Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
#0Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:30pm
Many theatrical songs, when written and performed well, can give a person chills and goosebumps. What are some songs, performed by whom, that give you this feeling?
The one that first comes to my mind is Bernadette Peter's rendetion of "Last Midnight" on the 'Into the Wood''s DVD.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#1re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:36pm
Tell me on a sunday and unexpected song in the new revival of tell me on a sunday...
GovernorSlaton
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/04
#2re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:37pmEpiphany from Sweeney can be frightening and chill-inducing. On the OBCR, it is fantastic. Also, It's Hard to Speak My Heart from Parade is so touching.
#3re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:38pm
Petrified - Raul Esparza
I Don't Care Much - Adam Pascal, Raul Esparza, Alan Cumming
Defying Gravity
Rose's Turn - Bernadette Peters
... to name a few. Chills every time.
Jamie Hat
Broadway Star Joined: 4/5/04
#4re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:41pm
When "Old Red Hills" is reprised at the end of Parade.
BWayBoy88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/04
#5re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:43pmBrian Stokes Mitchel singing The Impossible Dream
#6re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:43pmI can't believe I forgot that one!
#7re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:46pmI think the two that really give me the chills are Coalhouse's Soliloquy in Ragtime by Brian Stokes Mitchell and Tell My Father on the Civil War recording by Kevin Sharp. I know I did not see the performances of these two shows, but the passion, especially in Mitchell, almost brought tears to my eyes as it was like I could feel what they were.
#8re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:47pm
Jesse L. Martin or Mark Richard Ford singing "I'll Cover You: Reprise".
BSM's "Impossible Dream".
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#9re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:48pm
I have to agree with Rose's Turn, Old red hills finale in parade and Defying Gravity.
Also: One Day More and the Finale in Les Miz
Tonight (Quintet and Chorus) From WSS
Finale - Rent
Millie42
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/19/04
#10re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 10:59pm
"Gimme Gimme" from Millie.
I cant even listen to it in the car without getting chills.
Its such a powerful and meaningful song.
ShbrtAlley44
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/03
#11re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 11:04pm
Impossible Dream - Man of La Mancha
I'll Cover You: reprise - Rent
Defying Gravity (only in person) - Wicked
Tomorrow (don't ask me why) - Annie
Momma Look Sharp - 1776
Unusual Way - Nine
The sign language part in Waiting For The Light To Shine - Big River
there are probably more.
Updated On: 6/20/04 at 11:04 PM
#12re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 11:06pmI'm not a huge fan of the song or performer, but for some reason John Barrowman singing "Marry Me a Little"
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#13re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 11:08pmI'll Cover You Reprise...forgot that one.
jmnpublications
Broadway Star Joined: 4/2/04
#14re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 11:10pm"I'll Forget You" from Scarlet Pimpernel 2. Haunting.
#15re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 11:50pm
My list would have to include:
"With One Look"- Sunset Blvd
"Unworthy of Your Love"- Assassins
"No One is Alone"- Into the Woods
"Back to Before"- Ragtime
"Send in the Clowns"- A Little Night Music
"Old Man River"- Show Boat
"So in Love"- Kiss Me, Kate... BSM especially
"If I could only do one thing before I died, it would be to swim with a middle-aged couple from Connecticut."- a dolphin
#16re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 11:53pmDefinetely JamieHat the Old Red Hills reprise gives me that spine tingling feeling. Also the Act I finale with the cakewalk.
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#17re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/20/04 at 11:54pmRecently, "Lot's Wife" from CAROLINE sent shivers down my entire body.
Kayla426
Understudy Joined: 6/18/03
#18re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/21/04 at 12:05am
The majority of these only give me chills when performed live though, it's a completely different experience.
"One Voice" - bare (just thinking about it...)
"Gin/Wild" - LaChuisa's Wild Party
"Gimme Gimme" - Millie (but done by Sutton)
"Rose's Turn" - Gypsy (BP)
"Don't Feed The Plants" - LSOH (just listen to the end few chords)
"Defying Gravity" - Wicked
"I Know Where I've Been" - Hairspray
"Lullaby Of Broadway" - 42nd Street (1st time I saw the show)
"All Grown Up" from bare
"I'll Cover You (reprise)" - Rent
"Razzle Dazzle" - Chicago (only the 1st time I saw the show)
"I've Loved These Days" - Movin' Out
"Ragtime" - Ragtime
"I Go To Rio" - BfOz (oh come on, stop laughing it was enjoyable and the staircase belongs in my house)
"For Now" from Avenue Q
That's all for now :)
-k
#19re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/21/04 at 12:09amOne Day More, and the end of "As Long as He Needs Me" (I can't remember who performed it at Hey Mr. Producer, that rendition gives me chills)
#20re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/21/04 at 12:16am
There's a great song from "Boomers" about a man's farm.
Can't remember title right now.
Will post later.
Also, "Bring Him Home" and "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" from Les Miserables.
Paul LW
Featured Actor Joined: 6/17/04
#21re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/21/04 at 12:23am
I have ALWAYS loved the part in "This Is Not Over Yet" from PARADE where Lucille finally comes in and sings "We are finally on our waaaaay" Got chills from the CD AND when I saw it live...
=Defying Gravity
=I'll Cover You:Reprise. Cried when I saw it on B'Way
=When The Earth Stopped Turning-William Finn
=Haha, this one is silly, but when I saw STARLIGHT EXPRESS I did get chills during the title song!
=In The Beginning---Children of Eden
=Louder Than Words---Tick Tick BOOM
That's all I can think of off the top of my head.
#22re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/21/04 at 12:49am
*"Farewell, Good Angel" from Jane Eyre (James Barbour)
"If I Didn't Believe in You" from The Last 5 Years (Norbert Leo Butz)
*"Nobody Needs to Know" from The Last 5 Years (Norbert Leo Butz)
"Aldonza" from Man of LaMancha (Marin Mazzie)
"Ballad of Booth" from Assassins (Booth's part, esp when its Cerveris)
"Marry Me a Little" the Putting it Together version (John Barrowman)
*"Molasses to Rum" from 1776 (Gregg Edelman)
*"Mr. Andrew's Vision" from Titanic (Michael Cerveris)
"Petrified" from Taboo (Raul Esparza)
"You Walk With Me" from The Full Monty (by anyone)
"Drink With Me" from Les Miserables (any version)
"I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables (Ruthie Henshall)
"Role of a Lifetime" from bare (Michael Arden)
"Gethsemane" from Jesus Christ, Superstar (Ted Neeley)
"Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" from Les Miserables (only live when done by Peter Lockyer)
*=Top 4
#23re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/21/04 at 12:50amI forgot Molasses to Rum! That actually had me a little scared when I saw 1776.
#24re: Broadway Songs that Give You Chills
Posted: 6/21/04 at 12:51amThat's why I put it! It's the first song I ever saw performed that actually scared me. To this day it still gives me the chills anytime I hear it.
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