"Shenandoah/ They Call the Wind Maria" Brian Boitano

[letirrain]

just bought the song off itunes! yeah!!!!

[letirrain]

Thanks for letting us know where to find this version. i have looked forever for this song!!!! i love his version. and it's a great brian skate!

[WheresMyKoppy]

I was lucky enough to see him perform this one live twice; once at the World Pro and the other at a pro comp in San Jose the same year. 1996 I think. Beautiful!

[Lmarie56]

Wonderful music, skating, and passion, perfect for you Brian. Did you choreograph the program Brian?

[centerproductionsinc]

Thank you for adding this beautiful video to Youtube. The artist singing is Franc D'Ambrosio who played "The Phantom" in Andrew Lloyd Webber's theatrical production of "The Phantom of the Opera" for 5 years. What a beautiful combination of Brian's artistry and Franc's voice. This is from Franc's second CD "Franc D'Ambrosio's Hollywood" Songs of the Silver Screen. A beautiful performance by Brian Boitano!

[carolinemitsuko]

jehouse,

Thanks for sending me this link. What a great performance by Boitano!

carolinemitsuko

[horseeditor]

Anyone know who the artist is on Shenandoah?

[jehouse]

I remember watching this when it occurred. I've never forgotten it. Still makes me cry just a little bit. But it's "Mariah", not Maria. ;-)

[sbe79]

@jehouse Actually, the proper spelling for the song is "Maria". "Mariah" was only popularized by Mariah Carey, who was named after the song and has an altered version of the spelling. Go figure, eh?

[jehouse]

@sbe79 You're right! And the name of the musical is actually "Paint Your Wagon", not "Shenandoah". ;-)

[lajmh]

Believe it or not, I did tape this on my VCR when it was broadcast. Unfortunately, all my tapes were stored in the cellar and literally thousands had to be destroyed because of the mold.

Thank God for You Tube.

[meredithlynnbilhartz]

This was from the 1998 World Pro Championships. Brian would have been 35 years old during this performance. In my opinion his best pro routine.

[carolinemitsuko]

When did he perform this piece? If it was in 2009, that's incredible. That would make him about 46 when he skated this!

[jehouse]

@carolinemitsuko No, it was long ago...late 80's I think.

[putt1505]

One of my all time favorites too, along with Carousel Waltz. God I love You Tube. Thanks for posting.

[sk8beaker8]

Thanks for posting! Have been looking for this one too!  Still looking for "The Prayer"

[mharris601]

THANK YOU for posting - I've been looking for this program!!

[Satellitegirl41]

Beautiful