Brian Stokes Mitchell Performs "The Impossible Dream" on the 2020 A Capitol Fourth

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024

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  • @eaqua56
    @eaqua56 4 года назад +113

    Seeing Brian sing, knowing he was sick about 2 months ago, is a real treat. Glad he’s doing better.

    • @tejaswoman
      @tejaswoman 7 месяцев назад +2

      Just last night at a concert he told us the whole story. Incredibly moving.

  • @AnIdiotsLantern
    @AnIdiotsLantern 4 года назад +167

    The performance of his life. Literally. Belting his heart out to an empty theater, to deliver hope.
    We need hope.

    • @Xyd641
      @Xyd641 3 года назад

      I am happy to find this song 😊

    • @mementomori4972
      @mementomori4972 3 года назад

      I liked it somehow better when he sang it in character,...The performance he gave at the Tony Awards, was so much more powerful.

    • @feelthejoy
      @feelthejoy 2 года назад +5

      @@mementomori4972 uh that was almost 20 years ago. Are you seriously trying to compare the two performances?? His vocals are virtually untouched despite age and COVID. Take several seats.

    • @mementomori4972
      @mementomori4972 2 года назад +1

      @@feelthejoy Why do you act like it was a personal attack on him? I only said that I liked the other performance better. Not necessarily because of his voice, but mainly because it was simply a different and richer instrumental arrangement, another version of the song and also completely different acoustics, which resulted in a more powerful performance in general. Just take your uneducated, pretentious opinion and shove it up your arrogant ass. I seriously can't stand people, who are offended just for the sake of it.

    • @richardmayora1289
      @richardmayora1289 2 года назад +2

      @@feelthejoy So rude. Read the comment again. No comparison was made on the basis of age.

  • @brandywineblogger1411
    @brandywineblogger1411 4 года назад +107

    It's so good to hear him sing after fighting CoVid19- a virus that mostly attacks the lungs.
    His performance last night was nothing less than amazing by any standards.
    His phrasing and breathing over the phrases is impeccable.
    BRAVO !!!!

    • @Xyd641
      @Xyd641 3 года назад +2

      When you have a moment to say thank you 😊

  • @eileenmunson3647
    @eileenmunson3647 Год назад +5

    What a great man! And singing to an empty theater due to covid.. amazing!

  • @joshuasmith2689
    @joshuasmith2689 2 года назад +28

    Brian Stokes Mitchell, one of my all-time favorites. What a legend.

  • @lindacobb2220
    @lindacobb2220 4 года назад +24

    I wept. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous voice, Brian. Bless you for your generosity.

  • @seppyq3672
    @seppyq3672 3 года назад +5

    I listen to him sing this song at least a few times a month. No one does it better.

  • @Blessed329
    @Blessed329 4 года назад +44

    What a beautiful rendition by an amazing singer who fought & came to Victory over that ugly Covid19 Virus...Hallelujah Brian.
    I added this performance on our hospitals (Cleveland Clinic) Kudos Board for all the frontline hero's to hear this blessed man sing just to lift their spirits. God Bless you Brian. Amen

  • @jaydee970
    @jaydee970 4 года назад +32

    What a perfect choice for this moment.

  • @mc2.026
    @mc2.026 4 года назад +23

    To dream the impossible dream
    To fight the unbeatable foe
    To bear with unbearable sorrow
    To run where the brave dare not go
    To right the unrightable wrong
    To love pure and chaste from afar
    To try when your arms are too weary
    To reach the unreachable star
    This is my quest, to follow that star,
    No matter how hopeless, no matter how far
    To fight for the right without question or cause
    To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause
    And I know if I'll only be true to this glorious quest
    That my heart will lie peaceful and calm when I'm laid to my rest
    And the world will be better for this
    That one man scorned and covered with scars
    Still strove with his last ounce of courage
    To fight the unbeatable foe, to reach the unreachable st

  • @kimberlyhonig8030
    @kimberlyhonig8030 3 года назад +21

    He’s a National Treasure. I love that man. I’m so glad he’s OK after battling COVID.

    • @carlospuentes66
      @carlospuentes66 7 месяцев назад

      Trapper John was watching over him.

  • @Pinkleo58
    @Pinkleo58 4 года назад +16

    From the time I saw you on Broadway in Ragtime, Brian, my life has been filled with such incredible joy! I've had the privilege to see you perform but not nearly enough. Stay safe!

  • @Kelhair
    @Kelhair Год назад +1

    BSM takes me on an unbelievable journey with this song. Every single time.

  • @shanoksuebhong
    @shanoksuebhong 18 дней назад

    I love him so much ...
    ...And the world will be better for this......
    That one man, scorned and covered with scars.......
    Still strove with his last ounce of courage....
    To reach the unreachable star....

  • @matthewhutton8275
    @matthewhutton8275 2 года назад +5

    Nothing short of amazing. He's King of Somewhere.

    • @doge8825
      @doge8825 Месяц назад

      He’s also the King of Nowhere if you understand that reference

  • @AdamKoskiTetrahedron
    @AdamKoskiTetrahedron 4 года назад +16

    What a splendid performance!

  • @Allicat8318
    @Allicat8318 4 года назад +17

    Oof. As a stagehand that is out of work till this is all over, that was a gut punch right in the feelings. Thanks for the beautiful rendition Stokes.

    • @kristir-c5695
      @kristir-c5695 4 года назад +3

      Amen to that. Can't wait to get back to work. And that's not an "Impossible Dream." ;)

  • @johncasner6552
    @johncasner6552 3 года назад +2

    Bravo. Thank you Paul Parent

  • @boanerges6886
    @boanerges6886 4 года назад +18

    One of the best baritone voices of all time!

  • @josephseremak87
    @josephseremak87 4 года назад +13

    What a stunning rendition of such a powerful piece of music!

  • @marlenebaron3880
    @marlenebaron3880 4 года назад +20

    Absolutely outstanding!!!!

  • @boonhowteo1551
    @boonhowteo1551 4 года назад +5

    I listen to this before I sleep. It is my spirit song haha

  • @poshdelux
    @poshdelux 3 года назад +2

    wow.....i just discovered this man so randomly . I was watching an all black cast movie called 'Jumping the broom'' its got folks like Megan Good , lil Romeo, Loretta Devine, DeRay Davis, Gary Dourdan ...just to name a few. I typically like to google the actors that i dont know, and in this case was Brian Stokes. Now i found myself completely luxuriated in this mans talent and content, BRAVO!

  • @interestinginfo6765
    @interestinginfo6765 3 года назад +3

    Takes my breath away. Wow. What a talent. What a beautiful voice. Magnificent.

  • @KT-sq2ml
    @KT-sq2ml 2 месяца назад

    That last note - just amazing 😢

  • @jann4225
    @jann4225 2 года назад +2

    His voice is incredible! I recently heard him for the first time and I’m mesmerized by his performances.

  • @marleneamry4258
    @marleneamry4258 2 года назад +4

    The best interpretation of this song, sung with the courage and determination that the refrain of the song imply.

  • @alexandriat8399
    @alexandriat8399 4 года назад +5

    It’s incredible to see him sing this again!!!!

  • @alanhbogner
    @alanhbogner 4 года назад +6

    Excellent voice

  • @markkassab6795
    @markkassab6795 4 года назад +10

    This guys rocks.

  • @captjames19
    @captjames19 Год назад +1

    his voice! oh! I remember hearing him sing years ago and I just full stopped whatever I was doing because his voice is so rich and captivating. Amazing!

  • @josephchoi969
    @josephchoi969 Год назад

    THIS IS THE WAY OF SINGING THE DREAM THAT SOME GUY WISH WITH ALL HIS HEART AND LIFE.

  • @lindadrazdiak4461
    @lindadrazdiak4461 Год назад +2

    The best performance of this song EVER. Others are singing and well, but he just IS the story. Bravo!

  • @lindasei8417
    @lindasei8417 2 года назад +1

    GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!
    THANK YOU AND THANK YOU!!!!!!

  • @drbombay91765
    @drbombay91765 3 года назад +2

    It was a highlight of my theater going life to see "Ragtime" at the Ford Theate in 1998. Thanks Mr. Mitchell.

    • @KT-sq2ml
      @KT-sq2ml 2 месяца назад

      Same here! And Audra McDonald and Marin Mazzie and the rest of that amazing cast as well.

  • @janealsmith6570
    @janealsmith6570 3 года назад +2

    So inspiring.

  • @jamesoniris2647
    @jamesoniris2647 4 года назад +2

    Brian Stokes is honestly up there as one of the greats.

  • @Elizabeth-nb7kz
    @Elizabeth-nb7kz 3 года назад +2

    I love this so much. Ugh. Beautiful.

  • @ritchlozares5175
    @ritchlozares5175 10 месяцев назад

    Your version is my most favorite. Also, my name is Ritchell and you are Mitchell. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @deborahweese975
    @deborahweese975 4 года назад +5

    Magnificent!

  • @davididiart5934
    @davididiart5934 3 года назад +1

    Bless you, Brian. For bringing joy to so many.

  • @lu-annl.ferreira7367
    @lu-annl.ferreira7367 4 года назад +10

    Simply perfect ...joy to listen to 🌟

  • @KACDWFCD
    @KACDWFCD Год назад +1

    Absolutely amazing!!!!
    08/12/23

  • @НиколайПряжников-ж4у
    @НиколайПряжников-ж4у 3 года назад +2

    I am enjoying him singing! It's so power and soul I think he gives me strongs💪👏

  • @jennyaguirre829
    @jennyaguirre829 3 года назад +3

    Fantastic amazing

  • @margaretswan9597
    @margaretswan9597 2 года назад

    That performance would bring a tear to a glass eye..😭😭😭 m x

  • @emzywillrich7243
    @emzywillrich7243 2 года назад

    I saw Brian sing in Dallas. He was exceptional. He and Marilyn McCoo would have been Superstars with their great looks and awesome talents if born about a decade later.

  • @chalyjudge7749
    @chalyjudge7749 Год назад

    Beautiful and amazing! 👏❤️

  • @rimes-80
    @rimes-80 3 месяца назад +1

    Enfin un vrai interprète qui incarne cette magnifique chanson de Jacques Brel contrairement aux chanteurs qui même avec des voix magnifiques n'incarnent pas le texte. Ici on le vit. Bravo

  • @marea9923
    @marea9923 3 года назад +2

    I Love it! He sings with such feeling.

  • @Zack-tx7oz
    @Zack-tx7oz 3 года назад +2

    Bravo!!

  • @fernandoundarodriguez7529
    @fernandoundarodriguez7529 12 дней назад

    Amazing

  • @s.rosesmith6525
    @s.rosesmith6525 4 года назад +1

    I love that song. He did a great job.

  • @xtcBEBOP
    @xtcBEBOP 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant performance!!!

  • @AaronBloom-r3y
    @AaronBloom-r3y Год назад

    My favorite song.

  • @hannahsnarr8407
    @hannahsnarr8407 3 года назад +1

    The most beautiful thing ever sung

  • @davidjay47
    @davidjay47 4 года назад +1

    I love you, Brian!

  • @poongak
    @poongak 2 года назад

    Deeply appreciate awesomeness singing i look forward you see on the hall.

  • @moisesaraujo3689
    @moisesaraujo3689 4 года назад +4

    Me emocionei com essa essa performance 😭❤️👏🏽

  • @nancyearambula
    @nancyearambula 6 месяцев назад

    BRAVO!!

  • @Albaby650
    @Albaby650 4 года назад +6

    Tears in my eyes....so appropriate for Independence Day.

  • @carolgarabedian01
    @carolgarabedian01 4 года назад +1

    Great voice

  • @debbiecarleton2101
    @debbiecarleton2101 2 года назад

    Wow that's awesome

  • @kategurtowsky
    @kategurtowsky 4 года назад

    love him.. want to hear him more...

  • @theresebohn8966
    @theresebohn8966 Год назад

    I love him.

  • @bskeete
    @bskeete 3 года назад +1

    Love the ending legato notes A4,Bb4 and B4. Awesome!!!

  • @pats7492
    @pats7492 6 месяцев назад +1

    Omg i just found out today that Cam Winston sings!!!

  • @joseph_b319
    @joseph_b319 3 года назад +2

    Amazing. Fraiser and Niles could not afford to hear him sing

  • @johnheart6890
    @johnheart6890 3 года назад +1

    This is SOOOOO fantastic! Simply the BEST!

  • @louielaruya5709
    @louielaruya5709 3 года назад +1

    Great

  • @claudiotaulois6700
    @claudiotaulois6700 2 года назад

    Maravilha! Brian é um grande artista.

  • @carlossantos4093
    @carlossantos4093 9 месяцев назад

    Beutiful song whit love

  • @tagreene06
    @tagreene06 Год назад

    "goodnight and God bless!" Trevor from fresh prince

  • @nightangel6401
    @nightangel6401 2 года назад

    He is daddy
    But really I can't believe I never really knew of him before centaurworld. What a miraculous discovery, his voice is like milk and honey. I'm in love 😍

  • @khman1983
    @khman1983 4 года назад

    Pretty amazing performance. It would have been nicer to see it with a full audience.

  • @scenic3619
    @scenic3619 4 года назад +3

    Amazing, considering he just recovered from Covid-19 3 months ago.

  • @owenblackwell7523
    @owenblackwell7523 2 года назад

    😥🥰

  • @mkata9742
    @mkata9742 10 месяцев назад

    😍🤩

  • @keatsgipsy9991
    @keatsgipsy9991 3 года назад +1

    His performance 🎭 has you believe to March into
    Hell for a heavenly cause
    And the world will be better for this 🌾

  • @broadwaymike92
    @broadwaymike92 29 дней назад

    Should have won the Tony in 2003 for that revival!!!

  • @Xyd641
    @Xyd641 3 года назад +1

    #Yemen ❤️☮️

  • @lenoreduncan2569
    @lenoreduncan2569 22 дня назад

    Amazing! His "Dulcinea" makes any girl want to be her!

  • @noneyabidniss4763
    @noneyabidniss4763 2 года назад

    The GOAT

  • @thebudguy12
    @thebudguy12 2 года назад

    Listening to this with the context of what's going on Ukraine...😢. Glory to Ukraine!

  • @marilynlarosa7449
    @marilynlarosa7449 2 года назад

    God Bless Ukraine!!!

  • @leonardowilson7709
    @leonardowilson7709 4 года назад +2

    He needs to play the phantom in POTO

  • @nicklasaurusrex
    @nicklasaurusrex 8 месяцев назад

    That pianist is really hindering him

  • @oldgypsytap
    @oldgypsytap 9 месяцев назад

    Stokes is simply the best...divine!