Glinda, who usually sings a higher octave, and Elphaba who usually does the opposite, switch octavesfor this song to symbolize the impact they've had on each other.
Exactly. Look at the top 11 shows they all have great stories and amazing casts even when they rotate out they are still amazing. Same with Greif always putting up amazing social shows over and over again
One of my favorite things about this duet is the actresses often break or release their character and just sing it to one another. And their chemistry speaks for itself.
I love how Alyssa looks at McKenzie in the beginning of the song. It almost feels like they’re friends in real life and have that deep respect for one another! 🥰 Great voices! Congratulations to Wicked for 20 years! Great picks for Elphaba and Glinda to commemorate such a milestone!
The crazy thing is they are! They played the last two frozen shows on broadway as anna and elsa before the shutdown . Kenzie said in an interview that this 20th anniversary wicked experience is extra special doing it with alyssa because they feel like they get to finish an unfinished chapter of their lives.
@@kck5021 I've been cutting Alyssa's dads hair for almost 7 years & he always showing me pics, telling me how great she is all the time. He is an amazing person & so proud of his daughter!
How amazing. Some Elphabas play Elsas later on, like Idina Menzel, Caissie Levy and Caroline Baldwin. Now, two actors who have previously played Elsa and Anna play Elphaba and Glinda for the 20th anniversary. Alyssa Fox and McKenzie Kurtz sang this song so beautifully.
Wow! No matter what, the tears start as the first piano notes are struck, and I see the way that Alyssa gazes at McKenzie. From there, as they deliver what may be the most gorgeous song in musical theatre history, and exchange looks, and facial expressions that SPEAK VOLUMES as they sing, my tears build. What singers. What actors. WHAT FEELING!
Alyssa's voice delivers this song perfectly! You feel love, sadness and gratitute, all at the same time when she sings! Such a great choice for Elphaba!
Saw both of them on Broadway in March. They were phenomenal. Best performance of Wicked I've seen so far! They make such a perfect duo! Cried my eyes out during For Good. 💚💖
McKenzie’s eyebrow raise towards Alyssa in the beginning is the best thing ever. You can tell they are close. Gosh I love McKenzie. Hoping to get coached by her.
Always crying in this parts of the play. Maybe because I have always associated this with my very own Glinda in my life. We are all changed by Wicked. Thank you for such a beautiful performance! ♥️
McKenzie is gorgeous omg! She truly embodies everything Glinda actually is (a stereotypical beautiful, popular, blonde girl). And Alyssa may just be my favourite Elphaba! She makes it look SO effortless 💚💖
I used to take dance classes with McKenzie, and she used to perform off broadway at the same theatre as me! It’s cool to see her so successful in her talents.
I am so lucky to have seen you both on broadway in July this year as my graduation trip with my family. You both touched so much and inspire me to keep singing. Thank you so very much to both of you.
When I was a senior in highschool we sang this at my last ever chorus concert just listening to this making me miss this song brings me back to my last ever chorus concert and miss those days
I'm limited Just look at me I'm limited, and just look at you You can do all I couldn't do, Glinda So now it's up to you For both of us Now it's up to you I've heard it said That people come into our lives for a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led To those who help us most to grow If we let them And we help them in return Well, I don't know if I believe that's true But I know I'm who I am today Because I knew you Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes a sun Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But Because I knew you I have been changed for good It well may be That we will never meet again In this lifetime So let me say before we part So much of me Is made of what I learned from you You'll be with me Like a handprint on my heart And now whatever way our stories end I know you have re-written mine By being my friend Like a ship blown from its mooring By a wind off the sea Like a seed dropped by a skybird In a distant wood Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But Because I knew you Because I knew you I have been changed for good And just to clear the air I ask forgiveness For the things I've done you blame me for But then, I guess we know there's blame to share And none of it seems to matter anymore Like a comet pulled from orbit (like a ship blown from its mooring) As it passes a sun (by a wind off the sea) Like a stream that meets a boulder (like a seed dropped by a bird) Halfway through the wood (in the wood) Who can say if I've been changed for the better? I do believe I have been changed for the better And because I knew you Because I knew you, because I knew you I have been changed For good
Lyric I've heard it said, That people come into our lives, For a reason. Bringing something we must learn. And we are lead to those, Who help us most to grow if we let them. And we help them in return. Well I don't know if I believe that's true. But I know I'm who I am today, Because I knew you. Like a comet pulled from orbit, As it passes a sun. Like a stream that meets a boulder, Halfway through the wood. Who can say if I've been changed for the better, But because I knew you, I have been changed for good. It well may be, That we will never meet again, In this lifetime. So let me say before we part, So much of me, Is made of what I learned from you. You'll be with me, Like a hand print on my heart. And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine, By being my friend. Like a ship blown from it's mooring, By a wind off the sea. Like a sea dropped by a sky bird, In a distant wood. Who can say if I've been changed for the better, But because I knew you Because I knew you I have been changed for good. And just to clear the air, I ask forgiveness, For the things I've done, You blamed me for. But then, I guess, We know there's blame to share. And none of it seems to matter, Anymore. Like a comet pulled from orbit (Like a ship blown from it's mooring,) As it passes a sun. (By a wind off the sea.) Like a stream that meets a boulder, (Like a sea dropped by bird,) Halfway through the wood. (In the wood.) Who can say if I've been changed for the better. I do believe I have been changed for the better. And because I knew you Because I knew you Because I knew you, I have been changed For good.
Glinda, who usually sings a higher octave, and Elphaba who usually does the opposite, switch octavesfor this song to symbolize the impact they've had on each other.
It’s one of my favorite details that they switch singing parts. Stephen Schwartz was brilliant to do this!
You just blew my mind
whoooaaa I love that detail!
That would make sense, as I normally sing on the lower side, and I find Glinda’s part in this song easier to sing 😆
that's a great observation
Please release a 20th anniversary album with Alyssa and McKenzie! 🥺 They’re amazing
Ahhhh I would play it on repeat every day. They make me cry every time
I NEED IT NOWWWWW
Frrr
I NEED THIS OMFG
The 20th Defying Gravity knocks me off my feet every time.
And that’s how you stay on broadway for 20 years.
Exactly. Look at the top 11 shows they all have great stories and amazing casts even when they rotate out they are still amazing.
Same with Greif always putting up amazing social shows over and over again
One of my favorite things about this duet is the actresses often break or release their character and just sing it to one another. And their chemistry speaks for itself.
McKenzie is absolutely incredible! I saw her Broadway debut on Frozen and am so incredibly happy to see her career continue to blossom!
very nice on the eyes, too.
Ew. @@JohnSmith-xx9se
I love how Alyssa looks at McKenzie in the beginning of the song. It almost feels like they’re friends in real life and have that deep respect for one another! 🥰 Great voices! Congratulations to Wicked for 20 years! Great picks for Elphaba and Glinda to commemorate such a milestone!
The crazy thing is they are! They played the last two frozen shows on broadway as anna and elsa before the shutdown . Kenzie said in an interview that this 20th anniversary wicked experience is extra special doing it with alyssa because they feel like they get to finish an unfinished chapter of their lives.
@@chirenydegroot57 Oh that’s so nice!! Thank you so much for letting me know 🥰
@@kck5021 I've been cutting Alyssa's dads hair for almost 7 years & he always showing me pics, telling me how great she is all the time. He is an amazing person & so proud of his daughter!
This song tugs on my heartstrings. It’s so perfect from beginning to end. 🥹🤍
How amazing. Some Elphabas play Elsas later on, like Idina Menzel, Caissie Levy and Caroline Baldwin. Now, two actors who have previously played Elsa and Anna play Elphaba and Glinda for the 20th anniversary. Alyssa Fox and McKenzie Kurtz sang this song so beautifully.
I literally cannot listen to this song without balling my eyes out
Me too!
Its true - its what we all would die to have, a true friendship.
😢
Seriously sitting here crying like an idiot
Not to be that guy, but bawling. Balling your eyes out would be horrifying. But also, yes.
I love how this song is about friends/friendship and not about romance but is still soooo emotional and heartwarming. Definitely one of my faves ❤
I saw these two on Broadway perform this. I was bawling the whole time. They’re amazing.
Wow! No matter what, the tears start as the first piano notes are struck, and I see the way that Alyssa gazes at McKenzie. From there, as they deliver what may be the most gorgeous song in musical theatre history, and exchange looks, and facial expressions that SPEAK VOLUMES as they sing, my tears build. What singers. What actors. WHAT FEELING!
Alyssa's voice delivers this song perfectly! You feel love, sadness and gratitute, all at the same time when she sings! Such a great choice for Elphaba!
McKenzie and Alyssa are outstanding!
Thry are both up there with the best of them. This glinda is sooo good. It feels so fresh
Saw both of them on Broadway in March. They were phenomenal. Best performance of Wicked I've seen so far! They make such a perfect duo! Cried my eyes out during For Good. 💚💖
Alyssa went to school with one of my kids. When she was in the 4th grade, I found out she was an incredible singer! She was a star back then!
She went to my middle school!
Ugh such beautiful writing. You know it's a great song when you want to cry just from the first few piano chords
So glad that Frozen's premature closing didn't stop McKenzies continued Broadway career.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE what Mckenzie does on the last "changed", its so pretty 3:55
McKenzie’s eyebrow raise towards Alyssa in the beginning is the best thing ever. You can tell they are close. Gosh I love McKenzie. Hoping to get coached by her.
Song always gives me chills. These two are perfect together
What a wonderful blend of voices. Perfect harmony and a believable friendship….
Both dresses perfectly showcase the girls personality. Props to the costume designer here
Just saw them together a couple of weeks ago. It was absolutely BREATHTAKING.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same. 🌷🌼🌷🌼🌷
Their chemistryyyy everytime they sing this song it makes me cry
I love when Alyssa comes in!! Their friendship is amazing!! This Glinda is the best one I’ve seen!!
I love the costuming, subtle yet on brand.
This is an amazing cast! I wish I could see them perform live.
I lost count of how many times ive replayed this! SO INSANELY BEAUTIFUL ❤️
I love them😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️ I saw them live and it was the best experience of my life.
I love Alyssa’s vibrato on “be”! @ 1:37
Wow! I'm blown away. Incredible talent and voices.
I came as soon as I heard!
All the way from London? Damn!
I love when they say: “and THE pearl” I can’t explain how beautiful that sounds 😊
I saw Wicked in February and I was blown away. McKenzie is so talented. Alyssa had an understudy who was amazing! I want to see it again!! 💗💚
Always crying in this parts of the play. Maybe because I have always associated this with my very own Glinda in my life. We are all changed by Wicked.
Thank you for such a beautiful performance! ♥️
Goosebumps literally goosebumps. Beautiful voices, Beautifully complementing each other ❤
Excellent duo. McKenzie has such an amazing voice! Her Glinda is spot on! Alyssa is great too.
McKenzie is gorgeous omg! She truly embodies everything Glinda actually is (a stereotypical beautiful, popular, blonde girl). And Alyssa may just be my favourite Elphaba! She makes it look SO effortless 💚💖
The are both amazing! I saw them live both last week on Broadway!❤
I used to take dance classes with McKenzie, and she used to perform off broadway at the same theatre as me! It’s cool to see her so successful in her talents.
Was she nice or a diva?
I am so lucky to have seen you both on broadway in July this year as my graduation trip with my family. You both touched so much and inspire me to keep singing. Thank you so very much to both of you.
Our 20th anniversary girlies are so good 💚💖
I love this song so much. I love wicked
saw mckenzie as glinda on broadway when i went to watch wicked for the first time. really loved her performance! every part with glinda was my fav
oh this brought tears to my eyes. they're so good.
love them both sooo much. I hope we get a studio recording of them
This was beautiful and touched my heart
Those 2 are fire!!!
I really love this song!!! Super.
Alyssa Fox is amazing!
Never seen this musical. Love to see these two.
Amazing!! Brings me goosebumps every time I hear it.
Love her black hair! Love Alyssa's hair!
they're both so talented!!!! love themmm
McKenzie is absolutely fantastic. And drop dead gorgeous too!
Alyssa is my Elphie. I saw her on tour in 2015 and I am so happy she is finally the lead
Wow…..Amazing ♥️
This song is everything to me
Theyre so perfect together
I saw Alyssa on Broadway when she was the understudy and I was offended that she was the understudy. Like how could anyone be better than that?
The ladies are so gorg!! and their voices???
When I was a senior in highschool we sang this at my last ever chorus concert just listening to this making me miss this song brings me back to my last ever chorus concert and miss those days
What a beautiful lyrics.
beautiful
Oh how I wish I could make it up to see them 😭
IM NOT CRYING! YOU ARE!
They have great chemistry
First saw McKenzie as "star to be" in Annie Live! (She killed it) and shes Glinda now. Shes amazing! One of the best Glindas for me.
I love broadway
So beautifully wonderful
Beautiful rendition
McKenzie IS Glinda
Love themm
I have their signatures!!! Was one of the best nights of my life when they both signed my playbill.
OMG I love this song very much
All they did is look at each other and I’m already crying
McKenzie Kurtz is my favorite Glinda
Omg i'm so excited because i'm in middle school and in choir and we are performing this for our concert!
Alyssa’s “say” is so crisp
is this in the second part?
Yeah it’s a really sweet goodbye song
Excellent.
Wow. Best version I've heard since the original
this is just wow
They’re so cute!! ❤❤❤❤
I love them 🥹🥹
Wow! I’m a bit of a wicked historian. These two sound absolutely incredible together!
SOOOOO GOOOOOODDDD
"blonde broadway demi lovato isn't real, they can't hurt you"
blonde broadway demi lovato: sings so splendidly that i'm no longer scared
I'm limited
Just look at me
I'm limited, and just look at you
You can do all I couldn't do, Glinda
So now it's up to you
For both of us
Now it's up to you
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But
Because I knew you
I have been changed for good
It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But
Because I knew you
Because I knew you
I have been changed for good
And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for
But then, I guess we know there's blame to share
And none of it seems to matter anymore
Like a comet pulled from orbit (like a ship blown from its mooring)
As it passes a sun (by a wind off the sea)
Like a stream that meets a boulder (like a seed dropped by a bird)
Halfway through the wood (in the wood)
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
I do believe I have been changed for the better
And because I knew you
Because I knew you, because I knew you
I have been changed
For good
I saw the original with Kristen Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. These women do an excellent job as well.
Good job well done
Lyric
I've heard it said,
That people come into our lives,
For a reason.
Bringing something we must learn.
And we are lead to those,
Who help us most to grow if we let them.
And we help them in return.
Well I don't know if I believe that's true.
But I know I'm who I am today,
Because I knew you.
Like a comet pulled from orbit,
As it passes a sun.
Like a stream that meets a boulder,
Halfway through the wood.
Who can say if I've been changed for the better,
But because I knew you,
I have been changed for good.
It well may be,
That we will never meet again,
In this lifetime.
So let me say before we part,
So much of me,
Is made of what I learned from you.
You'll be with me,
Like a hand print on my heart.
And now whatever way our stories end,
I know you have rewritten mine,
By being my friend.
Like a ship blown from it's mooring,
By a wind off the sea.
Like a sea dropped by a sky bird,
In a distant wood.
Who can say if I've been changed for the better,
But because I knew you
Because I knew you
I have been changed for good.
And just to clear the air,
I ask forgiveness,
For the things I've done,
You blamed me for.
But then,
I guess,
We know there's blame to share.
And none of it seems to matter,
Anymore.
Like a comet pulled from orbit
(Like a ship blown from it's mooring,)
As it passes a sun.
(By a wind off the sea.)
Like a stream that meets a boulder,
(Like a sea dropped by bird,)
Halfway through the wood.
(In the wood.)
Who can say if I've been changed for the better.
I do believe I have been changed for the better.
And because I knew you
Because I knew you
Because I knew you,
I have been changed
For good.
👏👏👏👏👏
🖤💚🖤💚🖤
Kristin Chenoweth would be proud.
The last part was 😢😢😢😢😢