Saw him on Broadway this past summer (2016). When he performed this song it was absolutely dead silent in the theater. You could feel it. I've never seen anything like it. I had tears uncontrollably rolling down my cheeks. The guy is amazing, stand ovation when the song ended. Will remember for the rest of my life, what an experience!! Thank you John Owen Jones for sharing your gift!
@ryanjaeger4173
2 жыл бұрын
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@FreedomFighter2112
11 ай бұрын
He's my all-time favorite
@PeterSun-xs5cz
10 ай бұрын
When I found out he was going to be Jean Valjean to close the Broadway production, I booked a trip for the entire family. I had the pleasure of seeing him before, but my family didn’t. My kids were young then, but still remembered the experience vividly.
@beaniez3061
2 күн бұрын
I also saw him in that production! Everyone in my section sobbed through the entire second act. John Owen-Jones will always be my Valjean.
@patriciaharman8325
10 жыл бұрын
John Owen Jones is the best in my opinion. His voice is so beautiful.
@myron8005
5 жыл бұрын
Patricia Harman my dad knows him irl
@amandae8437
5 жыл бұрын
He and Colm are the two master jvj
@istvantamas1202
4 жыл бұрын
@@amandae8437 I think Colm and the Hungarian Vikidal Gyula are the bests.
@whattextbooksdontteachyou
4 жыл бұрын
He is the best!
@katyanarockercook
12 жыл бұрын
I was in Les Mis in 2005 alongside him (little Cosette to his Valjean) and it was magical, he's such an inspiration - and a really nice guy!
@lisamitchell7317
4 жыл бұрын
Lucky!
@stitchwitch13
12 жыл бұрын
I know... I saw JOJ live twice in this role and love every second of it! I told him on the backstage door, "You made me cry again", and he just replied "oh... so sorry!" ;)
@kathypeachs6847
11 жыл бұрын
John Owen- Jones is one of the few singers who can give me chills and goosebumps when singing. This was the best version of this song i have heard. I so wish i could hear him sing Phantom and Les Mis in person.
@Sugarzaza1234
8 жыл бұрын
Perhaps the best version ever performed of this song.
@TheStrick10
6 жыл бұрын
Oded F Yea No.., Colm
@user-ir9ro6fg4i
6 жыл бұрын
His vocal is always perfect
@MissBliss.
4 жыл бұрын
Gerónimo Rauch though...
@MrMjdc
4 жыл бұрын
Colm is better
@erickavelez197
10 жыл бұрын
Colm Wilkinson, John Owen Jones and Ramin Karimloo are the best JVJ I've ever heard. Majestic voices and portrayals!
@charlieni645
10 жыл бұрын
Ramin's voice is simply too young for Valjean in my opinion. I love his version of BHH, but I don't think it fits in the story well like Colm's version or JOJ's version. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of Ramin.
@sohillsvettech1624
10 жыл бұрын
Joj doesn't sound old either IMO. Ramin and him sound vocally in the same age bracket. I don't hear an old man in joj
@charlieni645
10 жыл бұрын
SoHills VetTech Yeah, I can't hear an old man from JOJ, but neither a young man. Ramin's voice gave the direct impression that he is a young adult in golden age.
@juliad7514
10 жыл бұрын
All very good but Alfie Boe is the the best as far as vocal performance both live and studio is concerned. Never heard him failed a single note singing in Les Mis.
@dottedpyjamas
10 жыл бұрын
Julia D I was also thinking what about Alfie Boe! My personal top 3 in no particular order is Colm, Alfie and JOJ. I haven't heard Ramin's performance as Jean Valjean yet but I'm sure he's great, too! Maybe a little young for Valjean, though
@stitchwitch13
11 жыл бұрын
Colm and John are DEFINITIVELY the best "JV" EVER! i had the HONOUR to see the both live... there's no better...
@maniactress
13 жыл бұрын
He just SLAYS me. seeing him in Les Miz was the single most incredible experience of my life.
@Phantom2687
12 жыл бұрын
There are some rare gems out in this world, JOJ is one of them!
@nelmuppet
12 жыл бұрын
What I love about JOJ is that he can bring the passion and the voice. I love how he gives a nod to Colm Wilkinson in a way during this song, but then can still put his own twist on it. Breathtaking. My favourite Valjean and Phantom.
@scoobstopb
Жыл бұрын
Mr. Jones absolutely demolishes the "bring him joy" line. Wow, what a voice.
@Prismite
11 жыл бұрын
In a word: Stunning.
@oblongreceptionist8486
10 жыл бұрын
I just have to love the cheeky grin he gives at the end of the song it's just great and he is probably thinking "yeah I know I nailed this song down".
@NoisyBones
10 жыл бұрын
Is it like a rule that if you play Valjean you also need to play the Phantom at some part in your career as well?
@NoisyBones
10 жыл бұрын
LOL, It's more likely that they both require very experienced tenors but I think your idea is better.
@9988ScooterGirl
9 жыл бұрын
Lemming Bot It's a natural progression for theater tenors. First you hope you are good enough to snag the role of Valjean and then, if you are, you go after the ultimate role: the Phantom. Once you've managed that, well, where does one go from the Phantom?
@kingelder2
8 жыл бұрын
+Wendigo Nasty Alfie Boe has not done Phantom at least I dont think he has
@Wikingking
8 жыл бұрын
+Ian Elder Alfie is not phantom-material, but let him prove me wrong and I'll be happy :)
@kingelder2
8 жыл бұрын
Gábor Szabó I agree,I have met Alfie and he seem too nice to play the phantom but I would also liked to be proven wrong
@TheManOfPurple2
12 жыл бұрын
He's unbelievable. With a voice like that, you don't need anything else. Well done JOJ.
@OkieAllDay
9 жыл бұрын
JO and Colm Wilkinson are my two favorite broadway stars of all time
@BagOfSticksFork
13 жыл бұрын
=( I feel like crying at that last note. he was brought down from heaven
@pastygrl9182
8 жыл бұрын
I had the priveledge of seeing him live. Chills.
@christine-nc9ib
8 жыл бұрын
When I saw it there was an almost instant standing ovation, it was truly moving.
@pastygrl9182
8 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened when I went! So beautiful.
@alexanderzamora5930
11 жыл бұрын
JOJ has a magical majestic God-given voice! I bought his two CDs, John Owen-Jones and Unmasked, from iTunes. He is certainly a great interpreter of musical theaters and one of the top three Jean Valjeans I have heard.
@Skbeuker
7 жыл бұрын
saw him on broadway around 2007 and he was incredible. best valjean ever. best rendition of this song ever. completely mesmerized by his performance and stage presence.
@girls2021
8 жыл бұрын
While Alfie will always be my favorited me this was just an incredible performance. Bravo JOJ
@faceisfunny3
11 жыл бұрын
John Owen Jones, i discovered him when i went to see Phantom of the Opera for the first time last year and i am absoloutly in love with him and his voice. He is my phantom! Ugh, i want to see him in Les Mis, is he still doing that? Ugh, Love HIM!
@lisamitchell7317
4 жыл бұрын
He was Alfie's understudy.
@EmeraldTalks
4 жыл бұрын
@Lisa Mitchell I’m fairly certain he played the role of JVJ before Alfie.
@MrApcardoso
11 жыл бұрын
the best performance off this song i've ever heard in my life
@MasterAnemos
12 жыл бұрын
I love how, at 4:05, he smiles as if to say, "Yeah. I DID just blow your mind."
@evebil123
13 жыл бұрын
I actually met him Last night!! I've got the picture and signature to prove it!! He is AMAZING!!! He's so funny, and such a lovely lovely man!! I adore him!! I went to see Les Mis' 2ice just to see him, and I actually got to talk 2 him face to face and put my arm around him!! how lucky am I!! I'm still hyped up!!!! XD xxx
@BarneyBrownBear25
12 жыл бұрын
My gosh! I'm at a loss for words!!! This is simply astounding!!!!!!
@Xergius
11 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen. What control, tone and power! WOW!
@charley235
12 жыл бұрын
Ive watched like 20 versions. Hes the best
@luminara1unduli
11 жыл бұрын
MY FACE IS STAINED WITH TEARS!!! He is my favorite Valjean, after Colm Wilkinson... his voice is divine.
@Restint38
12 жыл бұрын
I've heard this song hundreds of times, so it's emotional effect has lessened on me. Usually. This completely reduced me to tears... I mean... Wow.
@leedscab123
10 жыл бұрын
Just had to listen to this again. I have to say I love the cheeky grin on his face at the end.
@leedscab123
13 жыл бұрын
Brilliant performance of a brilliant song, enough said really.
@RosaDeSangue1932
11 жыл бұрын
This is indeed wonderful! Not seen the movie yet - it does not open in my country for two months.
@xKaraAnnJx
13 жыл бұрын
John Owen-jones is just.... beyond words
@vasculogenesis
11 жыл бұрын
Saw JOJ perform this on the West End. It goes without saying that there wasn't an audience member left sitting when it came to his turn to bow. I had never heard of him before that night, but never forgot just how god damned good he was.
@chrisrichards3509
5 жыл бұрын
I am lucky enough to say that I knew John well in our younger days in Burry Port. He's always had an amazing talent and is a credit to himself, his family and his home town. All who have ever known him are proud to say so. What a talent, what a voice... Genius!
@ellanesse
8 жыл бұрын
I had the oppotunity to see him live at last saturday in Broadway (Les Miserables), simply was amaizing, the best I ever seen.
@keshiaras1
12 жыл бұрын
Hitting "the summers die..." like it was nothing. Well, hello to you, too, John.
@Etopirynka
8 жыл бұрын
Chills every single time. JOJ beats Alfie with his feelings and expression. Alfie's voice is magnificent but JOJ has "the thing".
@dawnturner5597
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. He is stunning.
@Wikingking
4 жыл бұрын
Alfie is unmatched in the vocals but JOJ is probably the best mixture of stunning vocal capabilities and on-stage presence/acting. I'd choose him over anyone probably, but still, would love to hear Alfie live as well :)
@BigKnobJack69
10 жыл бұрын
This is amazing such talent and emotion something lacking in most singers now day
@BroadwayBeauty90
13 жыл бұрын
His EYES!!! So perfect!
@skystarless
12 жыл бұрын
God, that was beautiful! JOJ is awesome.
@evebil123
14 жыл бұрын
Omg this song makes me cry :') AMAZING SONG!!! I love JOJ!!!
@Lily3071
11 жыл бұрын
I read JOJ had just one singing lesson, his teacher told him he didn't need any, he was already a natural at singing like this.
@grnday11700
13 жыл бұрын
I never had interest in Les Mis til I saw this. I absolutely have to see the show as soon as I can now.
@MrAnthonyVance
12 жыл бұрын
Fabulous .. each man is great in his own right so perhaps it is futile to compare ... though hard to do, nevertheless, I try to take each Valjean on his own merits ... and I wind up applauding all of them.
@billyflynn2
10 жыл бұрын
Watched him in Manchester - in my opinion, the best.
@50sRockChick
13 жыл бұрын
I saw him in Norwich in this and he is the best singer I've ever seen - so so good. Lovely voice :-)
@brianelsworth3958
11 жыл бұрын
I hit this because I always believed that Alfie Boe made this song his own. I wanted to see anothers interpretation of it... this gentelman didnt dissappoint :) Loved it!
@liammccabe05
14 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful man :D saw him in in edinbugh late last year doing this and I've been in love with his voice ever since... I sung this at my school award ceremony on wednesday and was extremely nervous xD no where near as good as him but that's to be expected... I mean... the man's god...
@ameliedaae
12 жыл бұрын
That was amazing! So was his adorable smile at the end!
@liammccabe05
13 жыл бұрын
I genuinely turn into a crushing 12 year old when I see him. I'm and 18 year old guy. I lvoe this guy so much.
@RBDamorr
12 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Absolutely breathtaking!
@angiestock-christie2848
5 жыл бұрын
I have loved John Owen-Jones ever since I went to see him in Phantom 14 year's ago. He has an incredible voice and I have never forgotten his performance.
@veritasetlibertas7889
2 жыл бұрын
My song, my prayer, and my tears for my son who is going through a very hard time now.
@luckyjackson6835
5 ай бұрын
I'll never forget, that i heard him sing this song live! ❤ His voice is amazing. 🎉
@1BeeJenks
13 жыл бұрын
Heard him singing this for the first time a few years ago at the Faenol Festival in North Wales. It was a stunning performance.
@TheTokyoToys
11 жыл бұрын
my favourite Valjean! been lucky enough to have seen him play this role live twice, and seen him as the Phantom in phantom of the opera too. a true talent!
@traindriva
8 жыл бұрын
This is a brilliant performance and the guy singing deserves huge wraps..stellar
@Harford18
12 жыл бұрын
his voice is incredibly smooth and he can really power out those high notes without any effort, absolutely amazing, and if im correct he plays phantom just as good
@lisamitchell7317
4 жыл бұрын
Better!
@r3dscarf
13 жыл бұрын
Love the smile at the end, almost as much as his amazing voice!!
@leedscab123
11 жыл бұрын
bloody brilliant. He is amazing in this role and as the Phantom as well. I feel great pleasure in having seen him perform both roles, truly great.
@leedscab123
13 жыл бұрын
The expression on his face at the end of the song is brilliant,he nails down the song.
@andre184
14 жыл бұрын
Yay!! I can't wait till he goes back to Phantom!! Ramin and JOJ are the best!
@bethsmallwood6972
Жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Done to PERFECTION!!!!
@rebeccahooey9662
11 жыл бұрын
He ranks among my favorite Valjeans! And Phantoms too!
@leedscab123
12 жыл бұрын
Have to say this guy is brilliant as Valjean when I saw him in Les Mis. I have heard he is equally brilliant as the Phantom and I cannot wait to see him in the touring production in Leeds on thursday.
@RafaelDiegoMachoReyes
10 жыл бұрын
My respects to this great performer, his voice is a delighful pleasure and his technique is amazing, someday if I could sing the tenth he does I would be completely happy.
@brigantiacynric4429
9 жыл бұрын
this guy is intoxicating!
@DanAguinaldo
11 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with you about the hands also! Such an amazing performance! He is able to capture so much emotion!
@tutu050
8 жыл бұрын
I saw him and everyone was moved by his performance.
@L1C1T1
13 жыл бұрын
best valjean ive ever heard... such a beautiful natural voice :)
@StickmanDCR1
13 жыл бұрын
he is the best jean val jean! he was amazing when I went to see him!!!
@remotecontrol24
8 жыл бұрын
He is amazing, my heart flutters.
@littleLotte8
13 жыл бұрын
He is SO GREAT!!!
@RoslynLloyd
12 жыл бұрын
Love me a bit of JOJ :)
@ilovefiyero
14 жыл бұрын
iam currently weeping stunning performance x
@Stuey_Alexander
12 жыл бұрын
I think JOJ is the best fit, personally. He has the right mix of power and vulnerability in his voice that Valjean should have.
@sissyrainer1916
5 жыл бұрын
I love him and this song. Always have tears in my eyes when I hear it and get goose bumps
@MeiMei228
11 жыл бұрын
I love Colm dearly too, but this rendition is absolutely magical.
@metsogrand
2 жыл бұрын
I have seen him many times and he puts so much feeling in his vocals .
@yosemitee1044
4 жыл бұрын
Wowww, that guy can sing!!!
@minajahan5313
11 жыл бұрын
He's phenomenal! I love JOJ!
@marylh914
11 жыл бұрын
His emotion, power and range is stupendous!! I love him!!
@garrettevers2489
8 жыл бұрын
amazing every time i watch it... excited to see him as JVJ this year!!!
@leontagoe1
12 жыл бұрын
for some reason i did not expect this to be good but it seriously was. can not believe how good actually.
@leedscab123
12 жыл бұрын
awesome, absolutely awesome.
@donnabaier9808
11 жыл бұрын
Finally someone heard what I heard....Colm strained to sing over the other 3 singers, I thought it sad. He is the first and got respect, he should have been happy. I love JOJ, but Alfie, WOW. Liked what you wrote totally
@Matthew_Calmert
12 жыл бұрын
Wow... that was amazing!
@leedscab123
10 жыл бұрын
Came here again as I have just re-heard Geronimo Rauch sing this in English and in his native Spanish and it was awesome in both languages. He is now my third favourite Valjean of all time after JOJ and the legendary Colm Wilkinson the very man this song was written for. I mean Cameron Mackintosh said they had to have a man who looked like a convict, but sung like an angel and my god did he ever.
@kasia1milka15
12 жыл бұрын
Ok, this left me crying... I believed no one could beat Colm Wilkinson, but now...:) Pure perfection, so emotional and simply beatuiful.
@Bean2of7
13 жыл бұрын
what an amazing voice this man has...and so much passion! I've seen him in both Les Mis and Phantom and he is incredible in both shows!
@lisamitchell7317
4 жыл бұрын
I'm now officially jealous!
@elliemilnes6684
8 жыл бұрын
John Owen Jones is by far my favourite Jean Valjean EVER with Alfie Boe at second place
@1701bigdaddy
12 жыл бұрын
just perfect. very hard to beat that.
@quornyum
12 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely stunning performance! I saw him in Les Mes a year or so ago and his voice just completely floored me, he's AMAZING!
@Stuey_Alexander
11 жыл бұрын
The movie and the musical are two different mediums, you can't deny that. The movie, although a musical, doesn't have vocals as the main focus. The movie aimed to heighten the emotional experience. Despite what you may want to believe, it's the acting that makes or breaks a performance, not singing. Ultimately, you have to be believable as your character. Hugh Jackman was believable. As an actor, he should be. He did his job just fine. The vocals were raw emotion, which I personally prefer.
@blossom114
7 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see him as Jean Valjean last summer on Broadway. I went to a matinee viewing and had I had time, I would have been tempted to turn around and buy a ticket for that night's performance as well. He was amazing...and waited long enough for him to come out the stage door to get a picture and an autograph.
@leedscab123
10 жыл бұрын
I just have to listen to this again and again.
@leedscab123
10 жыл бұрын
Freaking awesome performance by the brilliant JOJ.
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