Leslie Odom Jr. just performed this song in Denver as the encore, and it was incredible. He abruptly stopped the song after the first few words to acknowledge the sign language interpreters who had been working tirelessly the whole show off to the side. He brought one onto the stage, started the song over, and she passionately signed right next to Leslie's perfect voice. It was unforgettable.Thank you for the amazing show, Leslie. Look forward to seeing you in 2020!
I love Anthony's (Anthony Rapp) version and the movie version. I don't like the OBC version bc I don't like the original Mimi. But Leslie's and Anthony's versions are my favourite
Lyrically this might be one of the most realistic love songs I've heard because he's basically saying he knows the girl isn't the whole world but she is too him, which is how we feel sometimes about our special someone
Just watched RENT on TV tonight for the umpteenth time, and it got me again. I'm bawling my eyes out. And it always seems to start right when this song comes on. I'd never heard Lesie Odom's version until tonight. Unbelievable. Just downloaded it from iTunes. It'll be in high rotation on my iPhone until the day I die. Quite possibly the saddest and most beautiful song ever written. RIP Jonathan Larson. As much as I love RENT -- both the Broadway (and off Broadway) play(s) and the movie, I can't help but imagine how much better it would have been with a voice like Leslie Odom Jr.'s in the cast. Just wow.
Rent has been my favorite musical forever but listening to this cover just.... Idk how to explain it.... I can feel every lyric... It makes me more emotional than I'd like to admit... Leslie, you are incredible...
Saw him Saturday in the Third Row In Pittsburgh at Heinz Hall with The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by his Voice Teacher from Carnegie Mellon University. I was in complete tears before the second line. My Husband and I felt so fortunate to be in that room. That tone just melts you. He is flawless.
I’m an idiot. I had no idea who the singer was but remarked that I could listen to that voice on the nationwide commercial all day. This is one of the most magical voices I have ever heard.
I bought a New House and this entire Lincoln Center concert became the soundtrack to this house.... If I were ever asked to explain my house... I'd play this concert.... That would be your answer
I just watched Leslie in Burlington at the Jazz Festival. The moment he started to sing this song, which I hadn’t heard, I began to cry! What a gift he has! Voice from the heavens.
Without you, the ground thaws the rain falls the grass grows Without you, the seeds root the flowers bloom the children play The stars gleam the poets dream the eagles fly without you The Earth turns the sun burns but I die, without you Without you, the breeze warms the girl smiles the cloud moves Without you, the tides change the boys run the oceans crash The crowds roar the days soar the babies cry without you The moon glows the river flows but I die without you The world revives colors renew but I know blue only blue lonely blue Without you Without you, the hand gropes the ear hears the pulse beats Without you, the eyes gaze the legs walk the lungs breathe The mind churns The mind churn The heart yearns The heart yearns. the tears dry without you Life goes on but I'm gone 'cause I die, without you without you without you without you...
How is it almost a year since it was posted and it doesn’t even have 100K views? Huge Rent fan and this is easily the most beautiful version of this song I’ve ever heard.
Maravilloso, maravilloso me pones los pelos de punta,tienes la voz de un ángel,dios te ha bendecido te adoro y que el. Te cuide,desde mi corazón 😘🤗👍😍😘💘♥️👍🇪🇸
I first started to love you when I discovered Hamilton... and now... I AM IN LOVE OMG THIS IS PURE BEAUTY!!! YOU ARE PURE BEAUTY! I just wanted to look up more of your songs, since you're already amazing in Hamilton... but WOW I AM SUPER AMAZED. You are an angel, Leslie. I love this.
Beautiful start...continued listening...gasped a little...continued listening...fully burst into tears!!! This is a magical song!! What a voice and talent.!! Buying his album ASAP!
Beautiful song & a beautiful note you let out at the end you deserve everything continue to strive for greatness brother you’ve gained yourself a new fan💯
Without You / Leslie Odom Jr. Without you The ground thaws The rain falls The grass grows Without you The seeds root The flowers bloom The children play The stars gleam The poets dream The eagles fly Without you The earth turns The sun burns But I die without you Without you The breeze warms The girl smiles The cloud moves Without you The tides change The boys run The oceans crash The crowds roar The days soar The babies cry Without you The moon glows The river flows But I die without you The world revives (Colors renew) But I know blue, only blue Lonely blue (Within me blue) Without you Without you The hand gropes The ear hears The pulse beats Without you The eyes gaze The legs walks The lungs breathe The mind churns (The mind churns) The heart yearns (The heart yearns) The tears dry without you Life goes on but I'm gone 'Cause I die without you Without you Without you Without you
I saw you perform this live at Jazz Fest and I really teared up.... you have no idea how excited I am that you did a recording!! Your entire set was so incredible, thanks for making my first experience at Jazz Fest an amazing one
i'm so glad this is the song from rent i was so excited about it being from rent and then it was & i'm so glad holy hell leslie you do wonders with everything, as always!
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Leslie Odom Jr. just performed this song in Denver as the encore, and it was incredible. He abruptly stopped the song after the first few words to acknowledge the sign language interpreters who had been working tirelessly the whole show off to the side. He brought one onto the stage, started the song over, and she passionately signed right next to Leslie's perfect voice. It was unforgettable.Thank you for the amazing show, Leslie. Look forward to seeing you in 2020!
Wow. Leslie is a new lvl of greatness and consideration
Ugh, what I would give to see a recording of this!
This is hands down my favorite version of this song. The emotion. His perfect pitch. The soft instrumental. Everything is so perfect.
I love Anthony's (Anthony Rapp) version and the movie version. I don't like the OBC version bc I don't like the original Mimi. But Leslie's and Anthony's versions are my favourite
The live is better
1000000 times agree. I've loved it since I heard him sing this with Boston Pops a few years ago. :)
💯💯💯💯💯
He owns this song.
Lyrically this might be one of the most realistic love songs I've heard because he's basically saying he knows the girl isn't the whole world but she is too him, which is how we feel sometimes about our special someone
andrew sutherland Did you know this is from the musical Rent?
Love how this arrangement builds. And that voice.
Me nowadays: Who do you listen to?
*Before they respond*
Me again: I listen to Leslie Odom Jr. He is just amazing. Here is his list of songs
This is absolutely beautiful! You have the voice of an angel omg
Jasmin McPines I SEE YOU LITERALLY EVERYWHERE HEY.
She loves Burr
Que acertada,es maravilloso 😍😘✌️💘♥️👍🇪🇸
Leslie Odom Jr.
YOU DESERVE MORE LOVE
Ok I really wanna meet Leslie Odom Jr.
me too
hes so sweet and his voice is so smooth
He’s super nice
Just watched RENT on TV tonight for the umpteenth time, and it got me again. I'm bawling my eyes out. And it always seems to start right when this song comes on. I'd never heard Lesie Odom's version until tonight. Unbelievable. Just downloaded it from iTunes. It'll be in high rotation on my iPhone until the day I die. Quite possibly the saddest and most beautiful song ever written. RIP Jonathan Larson. As much as I love RENT -- both the Broadway (and off Broadway) play(s) and the movie, I can't help but imagine how much better it would have been with a voice like Leslie Odom Jr.'s in the cast. Just wow.
He is literally such an underrated singer. He needs more recondition for his absolutely beautiful voice.
Didnt know I needed this in my life... now I do.
I also need him to cover the entire musical.
Jessica Prado Same
Can you imagine him singing I'll Cover You Reprise????
*I've loved you since Hamilton...* ♥♥♥
Yes
Rent has been my favorite musical forever but listening to this cover just.... Idk how to explain it.... I can feel every lyric... It makes me more emotional than I'd like to admit... Leslie, you are incredible...
Another one of those days I think "I wish I was a tenor" ... great job
Nationwide is on your side brought me here..
Me tool love your voice
Welcome to heaven :)
I am a big fan of Leslie and RENT is one of my absolute favourite shows and this is one of my favourite ever songs. This is amazing. ❤
Saw him Saturday in the Third Row In Pittsburgh at Heinz Hall with The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by his Voice Teacher from Carnegie Mellon University. I was in complete tears before the second line. My Husband and I felt so fortunate to be in that room. That tone just melts you. He is flawless.
It's 10:41, I have school tomorrow, yet I'm here quaking at this beauty
Thank you, Jonathan Larson.
I've lost 3 of my 4 children. This is now my song. Thank you.
I’m an idiot. I had no idea who the singer was but remarked that I could listen to that voice on the nationwide commercial all day. This is one of the most magical voices I have ever heard.
Same!!! /facepalm He's amazing!
4:05
HOW. THIS IS PERFECTION.
♥♥♥
Oh, from the very first note to the last, wow! You make my world soar, Leslie. Can't wait for your next album, hopefully this fall!
My replay button is getting more action right now than James Bond in every 007 movie ever
Epic
I bought a New House and this entire Lincoln Center concert became the soundtrack to this house.... If I were ever asked to explain my house... I'd play this concert.... That would be your answer
Leslie Odom Jr could teach a masterclass on allowing a song to really tell a story. He lets the lyrics really open up and unfold
Wow👌❤️❤️❤️
I just watched Leslie in Burlington at the Jazz Festival. The moment he started to sing this song, which I hadn’t heard, I began to cry! What a gift he has! Voice from the heavens.
Without you, the ground thaws
the rain falls
the grass grows
Without you, the seeds root
the flowers bloom
the children play
The stars gleam
the poets dream
the eagles fly
without you
The Earth turns
the sun burns
but I die, without you
Without you, the breeze warms
the girl smiles
the cloud moves
Without you, the tides change
the boys run
the oceans crash
The crowds roar
the days soar
the babies cry
without you
The moon glows
the river flows
but I die without you
The world revives
colors renew
but I know blue
only blue
lonely blue
Without you
Without you, the hand gropes
the ear hears
the pulse beats
Without you, the eyes gaze
the legs walk
the lungs breathe
The mind churns
The mind churn
The heart yearns
The heart yearns.
the tears dry without you
Life goes on
but I'm gone
'cause I die, without you
without you
without you
without you...
I wish the world revives stanza is included in this rendition
CrippledKittens13 it's not necessary for this version imo. The instrumental part makes for it.
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I've been going through a Rent kick lately, and this. This is so absolutely stunning. Chills, tears, and just awe.
How is it almost a year since it was posted and it doesn’t even have 100K views? Huge Rent fan and this is easily the most beautiful version of this song I’ve ever heard.
Hope to hear this live @Fox Theater....absolutely beautiful!
Everything you do is my favorite version, ever!!! My GOD you are fabulous.
This man is about to take the music industry by storm. I cant wait to hear his musical evolution and how his sound and style shifts.
I couldn’t stop smiling, he’s voice is so beautiful
Jesus christ this guy can sing! :0
When I came here I honestly didn't expect this kind of flow of feelings :'3
Leslie you, your voice is, mesmerizing!!!
I need more of his voice in my life
Dude...I can't even think of what to say holy crap my jaw DROPPED
Magnificent! I was worried the song would lose something as a solo, but instead it feels elevated, more real. My new favorite song!
Listen to Anthony Rapp's solo version. It's great, too
I’m shooketh
Maravilloso, maravilloso me pones los pelos de punta,tienes la voz de un ángel,dios te ha bendecido te adoro y que el. Te cuide,desde mi corazón 😘🤗👍😍😘💘♥️👍🇪🇸
Love it Leslie! You’re amazing in Hamilton and everything else you do. Keep up the good work!!!
God i bet when you're daughter grows up she will love this song and many of you're others too.
My god this is so damn angelic
I first started to love you when I discovered Hamilton... and now... I AM IN LOVE OMG THIS IS PURE BEAUTY!!! YOU ARE PURE BEAUTY! I just wanted to look up more of your songs, since you're already amazing in Hamilton... but WOW I AM SUPER AMAZED. You are an angel, Leslie. I love this.
And i would die without Leslie's beautiful voice
Omg. This is a voice you just cry from because it’s so beautiful
It's beautiful I am crying
Amazing work as usual.
Thank you Leslie. :)
I could listen to him all day. You know what, I will.
pride is not the word i’m looking for.
What a bloody legend.
Caution, playing this near a stick of butter will melt. Man's got a smooth voice, it's like ear crack
We wasn't ready no body was ready you to amazing with vocals my dude
Sir! Sir! Now Sir! Leslie, I just...SIR! Perfection! Thank You.
andrew janey
Is this an Aaron Burr, Sir reference?
If not you lost me
Beautiful start...continued listening...gasped a little...continued listening...fully burst into tears!!! This is a magical song!! What a voice and talent.!! Buying his album ASAP!
Beautiful song & a beautiful note you let out at the end you deserve everything continue to strive for greatness brother you’ve gained yourself a new fan💯
One of my most favourite songs ever, sung by one of my most favourite performers ever!
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You display such emotion in your songs. Love your work!
I just can't get enough of this song and his voice. His voice is like an Angel ❤😇
I swear everytime this man sing it takes me to heaven
Been a fan for years and years!! Love the jazzy, sweet, controlled voice. Incredibly talented!
My little brother loves your voice!! Can't get enough of this song!!
This man and his beautiful voice...yet again. 💕
you just broke me with this song
I have this on repeat. Yes it’s 2021
What a beautiful voice!
Breathtaking. Love ya, Leslie xo
awesome song he needs to do more music
This Leslie is one amazing and awesome guy, his music is searching the deep things of our souls!
Your voice is angelic and incredible. Beautiful song.
I'M OBSESSED
God bless this wonderful man. Leslie's amazing
Beautiful song!
such a beautiful voice and melody. Thank you Leslie
I love Leslie sooo much
his voice is so soothing and beautiful and I'm just 😭😭😍😍😍😍
This is amazing. The build too wow
Without You / Leslie Odom Jr.
Without you
The ground thaws
The rain falls
The grass grows
Without you
The seeds root
The flowers bloom
The children play
The stars gleam
The poets dream
The eagles fly
Without you
The earth turns
The sun burns
But I die without you
Without you
The breeze warms
The girl smiles
The cloud moves
Without you
The tides change
The boys run
The oceans crash
The crowds roar
The days soar
The babies cry
Without you
The moon glows
The river flows
But I die without you
The world revives
(Colors renew)
But I know blue, only blue
Lonely blue
(Within me blue)
Without you
Without you
The hand gropes
The ear hears
The pulse beats
Without you
The eyes gaze
The legs walks
The lungs breathe
The mind churns
(The mind churns)
The heart yearns
(The heart yearns)
The tears dry without you
Life goes on but I'm gone
'Cause I die without you
Without you
Without you
Without you
YEEEEESSSS MOOOOOORREEEEEE WEEE NEEEDD YOOUUU
your a gift of god you are amazing i wish the whole world knew how awesome your are
my heaaaaart❤ this man incrediblee!
i’m a bit late to the party, but thanks, spotify recommended
Omg...Sublime performance
I saw you perform this live at Jazz Fest and I really teared up.... you have no idea how excited I am that you did a recording!! Your entire set was so incredible, thanks for making my first experience at Jazz Fest an amazing one
That voice 😍
First Renée, then Leslie singing this song... I'm on heaven
About as perfect as perfect could be.
crying
Angelic voice is here
Holy crap this is my new favorite thing. It's so amazing!
Wow! This is the most beautiful songs that I have ever heard. The live performance of this this song is absolutely amazing!
SUCH A BEAUTY
Speechless 🥺💯
I love your voice can't get enough hope I get to see u in northern California
i'm so glad this is the song from rent
i was so excited about it being from rent and then it was & i'm so glad holy hell
leslie you do wonders with everything, as always!
So beautiful.
Just wow.
Pure perfection
Beautifully stunning
Awesome song
You're voice is just so beautiful. I'm absolutely sad that I don't think I'll be able to see you when you come to Boston 😢😧
Natalie Martinez he's coming to Boston?
AntoNEO Yea! It's at the Symphony Hall. An Evening with Leslie Odom jr.
Yes finally!!!!!!!!! Im so happy
Exquisite ~. PBS brought me to You !+!+!+!+!+!+!
I heard Leslie Odum on PBS first time ever his golden voice soothed me with motivation.
BEAUTIFUL MAN