I asked my parents when I was a kid to give me Chess for Christmas, they instead gave me a board and pieces lol I meant the musical!
@adelaidedupont9017
5 жыл бұрын
@@googleuser2874 Oh dear! I generally ask for presents in the general category of *books* and *music* .
@anavonrebeur6121
4 жыл бұрын
Not for me. It Is the BEST
@nickeman132
4 жыл бұрын
@@anavonrebeur6121 you do know the definition of underrated do you?
@kentberg8020
2 жыл бұрын
Not by me ❤️
@Asusgen
14 жыл бұрын
Why are people complaining about the 80s sound and the rock singing? One of the reasons why Chess is so popular these days is because it cleverly combines different vocal and instrumental styles! Personally my favourite song, along side Pity the 'Singer' and Anthem :D thanks for putting up
@anavonrebeur6121
4 жыл бұрын
Once every year I need strongly and physically to listen to this song like 5 times. Or else I faint.
@johnpretorius7266
3 жыл бұрын
Love this
@redpenda99o
Жыл бұрын
[CITIZENS OF MERANO] O light the heart that lingers in Merano Merano! The spa no connoisseur of spas would miss (So healthy) Highly recommended is this sweet metropolis (Mental and physical bliss!) The gods have smiled and blessed is Merano Merano! There are no fitter burghers to be found (Such vigour!) Take the time to taste us We'll give you a welcome that's typically Tirol For then we are sure of our ground Right now we're Italian - we used to be German - The border keeps shifting around [MAYOR] Speaking as one of the patriarchs I don't mind taking your lira or marks [CITIZENS] Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano Rosy-cheeked Merano, flourishing to a fault The sparkling streams, the bracing air, the therapeutic salt I'd have to be carried away to call a halt! Oh I feel great in this bouncing state, o hail to thee, Merano Hearty hale Merano. Any objections? Nein! Where breathing in will turn you on, where water tastes like wine Get out your get up and go and get in line It's living your life in a show by Rodgers and Hammerstein! O sad the soul who passes by Merano Merano! So far no soul has ever passed us by (They love us) Why not stay forever? Oh so many reasons why (All those in favour say "Aye") "AYE!" So sing a song, let's hear it for Merano Merano! Soprano, alto, tenor, bass agree (We're wholesome) What a happy haven This is a place where your arteries soften Cholesterol hasn't a chance From mountain to valley the natural goodness Is fighting pollution's advance [MAYOR] So come to us and feel the force All major credit cards taken of course [CITIZENS] Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano Rosy-cheeked Merano, flourishing to a fault The sparkling streams, the bracing air, the therapeutic salt I'd have to be carried away to call a halt Once in a while all the gods will smile on little old Merano Humble shy Merano suddenly hits the press And I report with all the pride and joy that I possess Half of the world and his wife has our address Our little town will be rife with games of chess! [Whistling] [CITIZENS] Get up your get up and go and get in line It's living your life in a show... [THE AMERICAN] What a scene! What a joy! What a lovely sight! When my game is the big sensation Has the mob's sporting taste altered overnight? Have they found new sophistication? Not yet, they just want to see If the nice guy beats the bum If it's East-West and the money's sky-high They all come You can raise all you want, if you raise the roof Scream and shout and the gate increases Break the rules, break the bank, I'm the living proof They don't care how I move my pieces I know I'm the best there is But all they want is a show Well that's all right, I'll be glad to oblige S.R.O. S.R.O [Segue] [MAYOR & CITIZENS] Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano Rosy-cheeked Merano, flourishing to a fault The sparkling streams, the bracing air, the therapeutic salt I'd have to be carried away to call a halt Oh I feel great in this bouncing state, o hail to thee, Merano Hearty hale Merano. Any objections? Nein! Where breathing in will turn you on, where water tastes like wine Get out your get up and go and get in line It's living your life in a show by Rodgers and Hammerstein! Now for the sell We put the ice into paradise, we are the salt of the earth Sound as a bell Check out the waters and check out the hygiene at which we excel Check into an hotel and schnell Body and soul, get well
@badmojo90
6 жыл бұрын
When I was growing up my late father used to share this musical (both versions) with my sister and myself, we learned the words to it by heart and all three of us used to sing it together all the time. Its been years and years now, Dad's gone sadly but this Rock-Opera always takes me right back to those times and its almost like he's right here. Thanks for sharing this, it really means a great deal. :)
@nickeman132
4 жыл бұрын
There are actually 4 (and probably more) versions. I'm curious on what you watched.
@DETHofMAN
2 жыл бұрын
You’re not alone friend. My father was the same. My sister and I are 5 yrs apart so they knew it more than me but I loved being apart of it.
@angelauska
10 ай бұрын
What a wonderful memory... Thank you for sharing
@nickforbes-warren6602
9 жыл бұрын
The whistling and the references to Rodgers and Hammerstein . . .gold.
@danielmoses6626
3 жыл бұрын
Have loved this recording for decades (never seen the show), but I am revisiting it because of The Queen's Gambit on Netflix. Anyone else?
@MichaelELambert
5 жыл бұрын
I love this song! It makes me feel I'm at the opera! First time since its release, I am hearing this for the first time! I am blown away! Bravo Merano!
@galerius61
8 жыл бұрын
This piece achieves a little miracle : it sounds both Italian and Austrian, like in those joke drawings, where you see indifferently a duck or a hare...very nice !
@adelaidedupont9017
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, north Italy and western Austria are very close to one another culturally ...
@anavonrebeur6121
4 жыл бұрын
You mean Switzerland. That Is Italian AND Alps
@uberseehandel
3 жыл бұрын
Meran (Austrian)/Merano (Italian) was part of Austria's South Tyrol (Tirol Austrian) for hundreds of years. They still speak Boarisch (Austro-Bavarian German), food and wine a great, skinng and walking heaven - all lost on most chess players, however.
@emmanuelmakhele3048
11 ай бұрын
Sounds like a Tarantella
@EPManny
11 ай бұрын
Would love to watch this live.
@willkim1743
Жыл бұрын
O light the heart That lingers in Merano Merano! The spa no Connoisseur of spas would miss So healthy Highly recommended Is this sweet metropolis Mental and physical bliss! The gods have smiled And blessed is Merano Merano! There are no Fitter burghers to be found Such vigour! Take the time to taste us We'll give you a welcome that's typically Tirol For then we are sure of our ground Right now we're Italian - we used to be German The border keeps shifting around! Speaking as one of the patriarchs I don't mind taking your Lira or Marks Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano Rosy-cheeked Merano Flourishing to a fault The sparkling streams, the bracing air The therapeutic salt I'd have to be carried away to call a halt! Oh I feel great in this bouncing state O hail to thee Merano! Hearty hale Merano Any objections? Nein! Where breathing in will turn you on Where water tastes like wine Get out your get up and go and get in line It's living your life in a show by Rodgers and Hammerstein! O sad the soul Who passes by Merano Merano! So far no Soul has ever passed us by They love us Why not stay forever? Oh so many reasons why All those in favour say "Aye" Aye! So sing a song Let's hear it for Merano Merano! Soprano Alto, tenor, bass agree We're wholesome What a happy haven This is a place where your arteries soften Cholesterol hasn't a chance From mountain to valley the natural goodness Is fighting pollution's advance So come to us and feel the force All major credit cards taken of course! Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano Rosy-cheeked Merano Flourishing to a fault The sparkling streams, the bracing air The therapeutic salt I'd have to be carried away to call a halt
@cherylz1553
11 жыл бұрын
I remember this was on a B-side of One Night in Bangkok on the 45. Woke up with it in my head for some reason and had to listen to it again. Strange because I think I had the original cast recording on cassette somewhere and this song wasn't on it.
@izakvanderwesthuizen7940
4 жыл бұрын
My mom went to visit her brother in London in the early/mid 80's and went to see the musical there... She introduced the music to me about 10 years ago and still love it!!! (Extra, useless background, we're from South Africa and I'm 24 now :D )
@Starfirejb13
13 жыл бұрын
When I was about 9 I knew all the words to these songs. Thank you for posting this so I can reintroduce myself to the wonders of Chess! :D
@KillerKane0
3 жыл бұрын
I was 12 when I first heard Chess - but I went thought the same process
@WednesdayNewt
6 жыл бұрын
3:38 transition 💗
@AdamDawson3
9 жыл бұрын
The melody line of 'When breathing in will turn you on when water tastes like wine' is from ABBA's 1981 track 'Hovas Vittne'.
@lunde28
8 жыл бұрын
Ha, yes you're right. Typical musical phrase and of course same composers! Benny and Bjørn made Chess after ABBA broke up.
@Luirocknoll
6 жыл бұрын
even the chord progression underneath is identical!
@harshmnr
5 жыл бұрын
Now that you mention it, it does kinda sound similar. ~:~
@MrBroadsheet
5 жыл бұрын
But I also think you can hear Funicoli funicola in Merano
@anavonrebeur6121
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrBroadsheet yep
@Cerulean_Tiger
Жыл бұрын
This is my first time listining to Chess, and omg this song slaps
@eevaheinonen7769
3 жыл бұрын
Chess is a masterpiece ! 👍😀
@harrycarladeraat3996
10 жыл бұрын
Great music, i'f still got the album from the 80,s.
@weekendmom
6 жыл бұрын
We have this song on our juke box. I've loved it since I was a kid.
@lknanml
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Haven't thought about this one in a LONG while.. EPIC musical!
@TonyChamberlainNaperville
6 ай бұрын
I just saw this in Naperville (Chess). It did not have Merano. But one question. In "One Night in Bangkok" it says "thank heavens I am only watching the game, controlling it". But it is sung by Freddie Trumper, and he is by no means only "watching the game, controlling it".
@screamtoasigh9984
7 жыл бұрын
Saw this performed in NY, the short lived performance in early 90s.
@NoodlesSF
13 жыл бұрын
I love that transition at 3:40
@blodwyndavies6395
6 жыл бұрын
Just Brilliant
@NorthSea_1981
3 жыл бұрын
It's absolutely epic
@CaptApril123
Жыл бұрын
Good isn't it.
@charliephxaz
Жыл бұрын
OMG if anything defines the 80s it's Chess!
@cameronnies7000
11 жыл бұрын
I like how the top comments are telling people to stop complaining when all of the comments on the first page are all nice comments................confusing.
@screamtoasigh9984
7 жыл бұрын
think they might have been mean comments that got deleted somehow. otherwise it's mass paranoia, possible, but not probable imho... but I'm sure they're probably hold up in safe spaces or stoned somewhere...
@TheGeorgeJKing
6 жыл бұрын
Stop complaining :)
@harshmnr
6 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to visit Merano someday and see if it's really all it's cracked up to be in this song. 😂 ~:~
@jazztom86
4 жыл бұрын
hey, it's the best town in the world! :D
@stevanwarburton5501
5 жыл бұрын
still ***KING LOVE THIS MUSICAL!
@megapants444
3 жыл бұрын
I only started listening to this because I had only known about One night in Bangkok and was curious what the play was about. The chorus opening of this track...is not a great first impression? Its good, the vocals are good, its a good piece. Not what I was expecting tho...until the 80s part comes in and then I started paying attention again.
@andy4an
13 жыл бұрын
I love how just after 1:40 other musicals are referenced...in a musical. Of course you feel like you're in a musical. Because. Its. A. Musical. Personally I like The Arbiter better, but this is up there for sure.
@gabrielefrobose6561
2 ай бұрын
One of my favourite musical
@bigguschungus4533
2 жыл бұрын
Went to see this on Thursday this was one of my favourite songs.
@maddymartin2240
8 жыл бұрын
This is so strange... I love it
@kress3072
3 жыл бұрын
still my fav musical to date
@senizsuunal
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for Chess
@romakinney5314
7 жыл бұрын
The only true version of Chess has this cover.
@asiastreets4032
4 жыл бұрын
I listen to Chess when i was otw to school in 80s. Had my Sony little cd player. In mt schoolbag
@konajinx
5 жыл бұрын
Without the two extra "All right, I'll be glad to oblige" in the middle, this version has always sounded neutered to me. Weird that the 45 b-side version would be longer than the album cut.
@-RandomBiz-
5 жыл бұрын
YES!!!
@TyroneEpps
Ай бұрын
This album is hot❤❤❤❤
@dankhnw8
6 жыл бұрын
I'm here after reading Ramin's facebook post...must...see..Ramin...Live...on..Broadway
@nwlman
5 жыл бұрын
Saw this in London in 1986, it was really good
@anavonrebeur6121
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!!!
@enckidoofalling4519
3 жыл бұрын
Best version and wonderful
@asiastreets4032
4 жыл бұрын
I listen to Chess when i was otw to school in 80s
@andy4an
9 жыл бұрын
this is super wacky to listen to for the first time AFTER seeing the "Chess in Concert" DVD. This one takes it self much more seriously and professionally. Not sure which is better, but this one could absolutely grow on me.
@jamiemoreton4705
7 жыл бұрын
What would you say are the differences in seriousness and professionalism between this and "Chess in Concert"?
@andy4an
7 жыл бұрын
its the feel. this feels serious, as opposed to the chess in concert version which is playful and bouncy. the lyrics are a bit silly in both, but in the DVD, we hear them SING silly too. the end of the DVD version loses all the tightness and becomes a cheer. both are excellent, and hit their intended designs. but they communicate very differently.
@felpin
7 жыл бұрын
I don't know that there anything wrong with chess in concert , but this 1984 original version has Benny Andersson and the ABBA band playing-and Korberg, Paige and Head. Chess will never done better than this.
@andy4an
7 жыл бұрын
ok, i take back the claim that this one is more professional. that isn't quite what I was going for. I'll stand by this one being more serious, and the 2008 version being more playful. both extremely professionally and enjoyable, but with very different feels.
@KenzoSnizzle
11 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with that but in all honesty, I think with this musical, the plot goes all over the place! :s
@fishfinger1699
3 жыл бұрын
DEAR ARNOLD DEAR ARNOLD!!
@harmono8766
6 жыл бұрын
I found this at the record store. I bought it without having a clue what it was. I think it was because it had Tim Rice writing. I thought it was pretty good. It also might have been pushed on me because of the ABBA connection, but I didn't follow ABBA, I just knew ABBA obviously had some skills.
@pk9979
5 ай бұрын
Always the Best ❤😅
@mphst6
11 жыл бұрын
Eh...let 'em complain. Anthem, Pity the Child, Nobody's on Nobody's side by Judy Kuhn, Where I Want to be. I had the privilege of seeing a production of the London Chess live in Arlington VA about 3 years ago. Small production...but I got to see it live.
@lcbreakdown2824
6 жыл бұрын
We're actually playing this for high school, and I'm rlly excited!
@andreyshusttaekwondo8286
6 жыл бұрын
Good video. I LOVE CHESS
@reganlacey5452
5 жыл бұрын
should have been an Abba album letting both ladies display their vocal ranges
@JF-sh2sm
3 жыл бұрын
ABBA had 8 albums to display their vocal ranges, it was time for something different! Chess is a masterpiece on its own
@martinbuinicki1056
3 жыл бұрын
ah, Abba!
@jcBurton2094
6 жыл бұрын
What a scene, what a joy, what a lovely sight... when my game is the big sensation
@xyaqua
13 жыл бұрын
Totally love the choral quality offset with a little bit of pop. I really think the lines between the two 'genres'(???) should have been mixed and blended more than they have- seems like an age or class division, when it should not be- good music is good music period, If i can enjoy some country music and opera, then most people probably could enjoy more variety, I'm kind of a cranky old buzzard when it comes to the music i'll listen to. This was good decades ago and still is.
@amyclarke41
9 жыл бұрын
wow
@jazztom86
4 жыл бұрын
thumbs up if you're from Meran/o!
@Satchel334
14 жыл бұрын
When I first heard this album as I kid I was totally turned off by this song, I thought, what the hell is this corny stuff? I didn't get that was what musicals were like. I loved the synth rock stuff but now I love the whole album, I finally got it after a few months of listening to it.
3 жыл бұрын
Guess I was lucky I was in my 20s already. Loved (and still love) everything on this ;-) (Okay, there are one or two that I just like, but this one here I certainly always loved).
@nakeemiller8842
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@kress3072
3 жыл бұрын
modern musicals can’t seem to bring the drama of this album… not much can top it tbh
@TigerPrawn_
Жыл бұрын
Concept albums really have something special
@blueeightysix
14 жыл бұрын
@Asusgen You're right. That's the most stunning thing about this musical - thet it encompasses so many musical styles - and all of it written by the two guys known for little more than "Mamma Mia", "Super Trouper", ... Personally I think the plot is a bit weak, but the display of so many emotions is brilliant.
@jazztom86
4 жыл бұрын
"little more"? What are you talking about? They had more hits than nearly any other band and they are still super-popular today. Don't act as if they were underrated.
@888mf4
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@-RandomBiz-
5 жыл бұрын
@3:30 Murray Head rules!
@jigmeoser
5 жыл бұрын
He brings such a great sound!!!
@blodwyndavies6395
6 жыл бұрын
Little bit Gilbert and Sullivan here but a Million times better
@avenbee5021
4 жыл бұрын
god why is it this musical that gets all da hate its great ;w;
@canonhebel7149
6 жыл бұрын
3:40 best part of the song
@somepersonontheinternet6879
Жыл бұрын
3:39
@Raidur7215
4 жыл бұрын
How long is the video of the steaming cup?
@MrPetoffi
7 жыл бұрын
Where is Someone Else's Story
@adelaidedupont9017
5 жыл бұрын
@Nicsoft Inc Ah! that clarifies things! Sometimes Florence sings it and sometimes Svetlana sings *Someone else's story* .
@JF-sh2sm
3 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t in the original concept album, it was added much later when the show came to Broadway
@garethquinn5453
3 жыл бұрын
Pi pH pi
@thepurpleantidote8709
4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. One question tho, is it English? I know some of it is.
@Liz-tm3sg
4 жыл бұрын
All the lyrics are in English.
@thepurpleantidote8709
4 жыл бұрын
@@Liz-tm3sg Oh ok, thanks.
3 жыл бұрын
@@thepurpleantidote8709 The album (which is the original version all stage production were based on) had a lyrics sheet. :D
@blithium
14 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I prefer Adam Pascal for this part. Murray Head sounds a bit. . .really really bad. His "Pity the Child" is pretty good, though :)
@Augustisthegoat
3 жыл бұрын
100th comment
@welshwizardwales
6 жыл бұрын
Nothing against the person who uploaded this but I class myself as having a very good ear for good music but the musical Chess is the biggest load of garbage I have listened to for a very long time, utter rubbish. I wasted 39 minutes of my time.
@josephglaser875
6 жыл бұрын
Hey, Wizard! You are handicapped by your tin ears!
@rollercoasterdude96
6 жыл бұрын
Oh horror, 39 minutes of your life wasted! But of course, with very refined taste and an ear for quality, it's nothing you haven't been through before I'm sure.
@nickventer5379
6 жыл бұрын
May I ask out of interest why?
@michaeldemus6666
5 жыл бұрын
So now every one of us knows perfectly what kind of music you detest. But what kind of music do you like then?
@sirrykr1679
5 жыл бұрын
Your "good ears" are obviously in no fit state to appreciate a beautiful piece of music. But, hey, each to his own. Your taste regarding Chess, thankfully, is not mine.
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