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  • UGHHH! RACHEL! some may say I'm crazy but I love the dramatic, obnoxious, dorky, annoying par of Rachel! It makes her (character) her, something I think I may be able to relate to sometimes. She is my ABSOLUTE favorite character on the show because of her broadway, dorky, conceited, dramatic, obnoxious self. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • ughh. Thats all I have to say.

  • They look a lot alike too

  • Lolz at everyone saying Rachel would be a good Maria. She's a Mezzo/belter, not a soprano. In the bits they showed during the show, they had to cut out all of her high notes.

  • @hugbiugugiwb

    Thank you!

  • You can't really put a definition on the "perfect Maria" anyways. I personally like Rachel a little better than Natalie Wood. Singing wise anyways. She would make a pretty good Maria.

  • Best song they've ever sung together.

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  • All I'm saying is Rachel should have gotten the part simply because when it comes down to it her audition was better.. You don't audition for West Side Story with a pop song. Sorry but they should have let Mercedes sing a different song.

  • I got chills listening to this. Idina was an excellent casting choice (she even looks a bit like Lea!) and every duet they do is incredible.

  • Idina and Lea are amazing by themselves. Combining them just makes this song even more brilliant.

  • i loved this with her mom

  • <3 Mercedes

  • @coocuxanico Aw thats cute. At least I'm.. and hopefully most Rachel fans are confident enough in her vocal ability to not have to go on Mercedes videos and comment about Rachel. Seriously she got it enough with Kurt.

  • on question...why does this not have more views?!!!!!!

    

  • i wish it was a rachel solo tho :/

  • I sort of wish their was a Blaine and Rachel version of this song...but it fit so well with Rachel and her mother's relationship that it was perfect.

  • @supermusicfreak101

    my first thought was "WTF?!" my second was "wow, it's so random it's awesome."

  • Super Mario Galaxy.

  • 1:25-1:47 is my favorite part of the song :)

  • Idina <3

  • This so should have been an epic Rachel SOLO that she sings in "The First Time"

  • i love west side story!!!!! and this song

  • They sound almost the same. I can't tell who is who sometimes. AMAZING!!!!

  • This is amazing. i love it.

  • 0_0 I love this.

  • As a huge Idina Menzel fan...I must say...although she sings it beautifully (as expected), realistically, she, nor Lea Michele, would ever play Maria. Maria is not meant to be played by a mezzo/belter, she is a high soprano. It just kind of bothered me that it was performed like this, as a cover, this would be great, but in the context of the show...um...no...I only watched this episode because I heard Ms. Menzel would be in it, but this really was the wrong song choice. :/

  • @Cheezluvr12 Do you think Quinn would be better?

  • @TwinkleToes841 I would totally give you an answer if I knew who you were talking about...ha ha

  • @Cheezluvr12 I kind of wish they didn't belt so much in this show. While it is a prevalent form of singing in show business, it's not the only kind and belting is (obviously) so dangerous. I wish they would have more alto and high sopranos that don't belt on the show so kids see that belting isn't the only kind of good singing >.<

  • @UrbanWhispers Actually, belting is not necessarily dangerous and like all singing can be safe with proper technique. Belting being dangerous is one of the myths of singing. However, I TOTALLY agree. I don't think i could have said it better myself. :)

  • @Cheezluvr12 Belting is harmful if you intend to have an operatic singing voice and pursue a career in voice for years past your 40's. This is me just going off of what my opera teacher taught me though :P But this is beside the point of Glee having a problem :P

  • @UrbanWhispers Ur missing the point...this isn't opera, a totally different kind of singing and voice type. As long as u have control and the right training there should be no worries.

  • @aeris44 Opera singing isn't the point... I learn belle conto (I think I just slaughtered that spelling) XP But that's exactly what I mean! And there are times when Glee is performing when I think they're just pushing their lower range up too far, that's all.

  • I'm playing this song in my orchestra!!! :D I love Glee soooo much!!! <3333

  • And people still say everyones a better singer then Lea? This just proved how talented she is, she could probably do this note for note live too.

  • if you think about it when comparing Rachel and Mercedes for the role of Maria. Rachel actually auditioned with a West Side Story song while Mercedes used an R&B song. Then they did a song from another musical for both. If Mercedes would have used a West Side Story song, I would have a better idea of who is the better Maria

  • Incredible.

  • If I was Shelby and it was my daughter singing at 1:30, I would be extremely pleased that I passed on the genes that produced that amazing voice :)

  • MY GOD THIS IS AMAZING

  • without seeing them singing, i cant really tell whos singing o_O

  • does anyone know if there is a karaoke version of this anywhere?

  • I LOVE THIS SONG WITH A BURNING PASSION!

  • I cried when I saw them singing together! This song was perfect to sing for them because there's a place for them somewhere. They'll find a way of forgiving when the time comes.

  • I just really wanted to hear them sing somewhere over the rainbow...just like this.

  • repeat. repeat. REPEAT. Can't. Get. Enough. Of. This. Song.

  • @wallacevamp

    Ok ? Lol i'm glad you understand now. :D

  • I don't understand how people can even think that they don't do this song justice. They do it wonderfully.

  • Imagine Lea+Idina+Barbra!!!!! =Freaking insane amazingnatity

  • :D Amazing.

  • I just can't believe they did this sing, absolutley beautiful, and West Side Story is like my favorite movie I am literally blown away

  • @wallacevamp

    How don't you get it?

  • advertisement before glee clips...budwiser? What is this world coming to!

  • Season 3 Triple the fun Triple the skill :)

  • The only thing I don't like about this song is 0:00 - 0:16 . It sounds like like an alien movie.

  • the only thing this is missing is Barbra. ohh my god. can you imagine!!!!

  • @RazzzleDazzle100 THIS. ^^ <3 My mind would implode from the Godliness that would ensue. The writers realize that most of their viewers are hormoneally imbalanced teenagers that would probably end up fainting, being hospitalized, dying, or bouncing around their towns, wrecking havoc from the awesomeness that is Idina Menzel, Lea Michele, and Barbra Streisand, all in the same room, singing Somewhere. So, we'll have to be content to dream, or listen to clearly edited combinations of both versions.

  • @RazzzleDazzle100 They should get her to appear as Rachel's grandmother!

  • @RazzzleDazzle100 Barbra actually did a version of this song and it sounds super amazing

  • this is the most beautiful thing i've ever heard (not exhagerating) hope i spelled that right lol!<3 glee forever

  • to listen to charice's live version :) watch?v=9ymCaQoVaps

  • this song shoulve been enough to realize Rachel is obviously Maria

  • @kittenjds

    You did NOT just say that. Rachel was OK, but definetely not 100% Maria. 

  • @AnimeStargrl15 oh yes she was ;)

  • @aeris44

    You're a n00b.

  • @AnimeStargrl15 whatever makes u feel better <3

  • @aeris44

    At least I'm not a music n00b.

  • @aeris44

    Ignorance is bliss.

  • @AnimeStargrl15 life must be very blissful for u then. here's to hoping u find another way to enjoy life instead of putting others down ;) <333

  • @aeris44

    That is like, the worst come back EVER. What's with the winking? It's creepy. I'm not "putting you down" I'm just stating facts. If you think Rachel is perfect for Maria, you've obviously never seen the original.

  • @AnimeStargrl15 My mom found West Side Story at a thrift store and got it, so after I watch it I'll determine. Though the originals are mostly better. 'Friday' and 'Baby' were the exceptions XD

  • @AnimeStargrl15 oh yeah cuz ur comebacks were so spot on...i have seen the original and you can't compare older stuff with today...and comparing is just ridiculous in the first place. That's why its theatre

  • @aeris44

    Better than yours. Why not? The originals are usually better than the songs that glee covers. This is coming from a huge fan of glee. Why is it ridiculous? What has theatre have anything do to with it?

  • @AnimeStargrl15 did you just ask that question...what does theatre have anything....wow. I see now, I'm wasting my time. Peace and luv <3

  • @aeris44

    - What has theatre have anything to do with you thinking Rachel is a good Maria? Fine, I don't want to waste my time on someone who can't even use grammar correctly.

  • @AnimeStargrl15 ...I don't see how that was grammatically incorrect

  • @twyladora

    Um, I wasn't talking to you, but ok. Just her grammar in general was incorrect.

  • @AnimeStargrl15 U turn to grammar, u make me smile...oh excuse me, i mean "you"

  • @aeris44

    You're pathetic.

  • @kayuhtee I think it was ET :)

  • IDINA YOU ARE MY IDOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • my whole body gets chills as soon as lea michele hits that one note..

    ohmygoodness...

    west side story should be proud

  • Love 1:58!

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  • Glee is not returning until November 1st. True or False?

  • @lilmaddieme it already started smart one..

  • @aquarious97 A. I could be from a different country where Glee comes on later and you could look really ignorant right there, and no one likes ignorant people. B. I meant the next episode, not the entire season. C. I have been told that Damian will show up in episode 4 on November 1st. Don't be a smartass. Come on.

  • @lilmaddieme Actually it's the 8th :(

  • @princesskiki147 WHAT? And that's the episode with Damian?

  • simply beautiful. their voices combind so well... almost magically.

  • LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE­EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

  • This is a great song but i was thinking that Lea Michele should sing Adele's "Set Fire To The Rain" :D

  • I love this song...but when is Rory "Damien McGuinty" coming to Glee. I can't wait! :D

  • @gabygogo505 episode 4. which doesnt air til november 1st :(

  • @gleelover4 AWWW that's upsetting :( I <3 Damien McGuinty, but episode 5 is scaring me! apparently kurt and rachel are losing their virginity and I <3 Darren Criss too....this is gonna be awkward...

  • @gabygogo505 Where did you learn this?

  • @sweetiepie1352 Wikipedia...i know it's not the best resource but they sometimes know whats going on...

  • @gabygogo505 i think the 4th episode but im not sure it might be the 7th

  • im singing this as a audition piece for when i try out for RENT

  • ....i like West Side Story's better but its not bad

  • this is the ultimate mother and daughter song!

  • That was.... really good!!!!!!!

  • <3 love this

  • this song makes me cry every time I hear it

  • It's really amazing how they sound almost the same. It just gives me chills down my spine. They did amazing!!!! :)

  • Streisand should be proud.

  • @nenelikefunnyvideo Its not by Barbara Streisand...its from the musical West Side Story

  • @learn2lovemusic yeah but this is Barbra's version. its very famous

  • wow i have no words to describe Idina Menzel and Lea Michele and how AMAZING this is

  • @defyinggravity40 Omg we have similar user names! (:

  • @4defyinggravity haha Love Elphaba and Idina Menzel!! :)

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  • I has gooseybumplepies!!!!

  • Chills... 

  • i feel like they sang it better than barbra streisand! Excellent song and wonderful harmony between the two of them! <3

  • Am I nuts, or does Lea Michele's voice just scream "Christmas/Holiday Album"? Because her voice + Idina + the arrangement just bring on all these images of warm houses in freezing weather, holiday specials, hot chocolate, unhealthy yet delicious comfort foods, and scented candles. In fact, I told my brother when I heard this, "I'm not sure I'd ever buy like a regular/pop album of Lea's, but if she came out with a Christmas album, I'd buy like three copies." No? Just me, then? Right.

  • Shelby: "There's a place for us..."

    Rachel: "I just said there wasn't !"

    Shelby: "No the song."

    Rachel: "Oh......THERE'S A PLACE FOR US, SOMEWHERE!!!"

  • @XxElphabaPotterxX I literally laughed at that lol.

  • Omg best part 1:26 - 1:58

  • Is it bad that my stomach hurts from the sheer beauty of it? I feel like more people need to see this! I've replayed it over 13 times and I can almost sing it perfectly! :)

  • CHILLS!

  • I <3 the like bar. has anyone ever seen only 3 dislikes on a glee video. beautiful.

  • I just wanted to say PUCKLEBERRY!

  • i read in a newspape that New Girl , the show after Glee, has more viewers than Glee -_- and it said that Glee Season 2 was better than Glee Season 3 will be -_-

  • @webemobbin1001 should matter even though this season has started off so great! As long as us fans stick together and nvr give up no the show :)

  • @webemobbin1001 i meant it "shouldn't" matter :)

  • @webemobbin1001 that newspaper is a JOKE! lol season 3 is already WAAYYY better than season 2 has ever been!

  • Lea's duet with Idina Menzel was absolutely STUNNING AND BEAUTIFUL! It was AMAZING!

  • BOOM! Pregnant!

  • I really don't like how they belt a lot in this song. Maria is a soprano character, not a mezzo or belter. :/

  • @RandomChara hell still made me cry! <333

  • season 3 is already so much better than season 2. FINCHEL FOREVER <3

  • 2:25 oh. my. goodness. :D

  • Chills at 1:28! Love the Menzel! :D

  • I know its a show and yeah its beautiful but it saddens me as a viewer to see a mother that is aparently around but chooses to not be there for her own daughter but instead opted to play mother to-which is really insulting to me-one of her daughters' own glee club member. i mean really?! and you sing a song that SO ironically and is boldly telling YOUR daughter that it is still not the right time to connect with her as a mother should? it really gets to me and it truly makes me sad.

  • @kyw0202 I think that may be part of the writers' intention. they want us to sympathize for Rachel, it makes for interesting tv. Rachel's mom has explained that she feels shes lost her chance to be her mom and she wants to have a chance to get it right with Quinn's baby Beth withouth Beth ending up in a similar situation as Rachel and herself. (gah idk why i can't remember Idina's character name right now!) and I definitely sympathize with Rachel.

  • I feel like Idina Menzel's voice gave birth to Lea Michele. the end.

  • @woaks307 I love you.

  • I've seen 5 versions of west side story, including the movie. NONE of them can even compare to the beauty of this!!!!!

  • free replay button 0:00

  • can someone tell me where i can find the orginal song to this...like who sings it

  • @hogs1629 its from West Side Story

  • @hogs1629 I love this version but my favorite is Reri Grist. It is thrilling listening to it. You can find it here, it is a favorite of mine, I listen to her version at least once a week. It is haunting. I think Reri's is from the original cast album of West Side Story.

    This version is awe inspiring too though, the beauty of youtube is enjoying so many wonderful artists.

  • @hogs1629 Sorry I really didn't answer your question....The music was composed by Leonard Bernstein and the lyrics were written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway production of West Side Story 1957. With a bow to both Beethoven and Tchaikovsky it is such an incredibly beautiful piece of music that has been covered by many different artists. Who does is best is entirely a matter of personal preference....for me as I said I love Reri's version but this version too is now a personal favorite.

  • Hearing this and actually seeing it are two completely different things! If you haven't seen them perform this song together....run, jump, fly to the episode now!

  • Idina a lea are so amazing together!

  • this is so good.  it's already one of my favorite west side story songs and this version is amazing

  • Im doing a mixture of songs from this musical in my band and this is one of the songs in the mixture play! i was like freaking out somewhat when i heard this song! XD

  • im raping the play button.. i hope i dont go to jail O.o

  • I love Lea and Idina duets! :D

  • Holy mother of Streisand.......

  • The fact that this duet was so stunningly amazing was actually enough to make me overlook the annoying aspects of the plot.

  • @Cosamaru what annoying aspects? 

  • @giselleluvsnickjx3 The fact that after all this time, Quinn has still barely developed as a person. She still does whatever she wants with no real care for anyone else, and she has no real connection to anyone. Kurt had some really good story this time though, but then he almost always has. My main gripe is mostly how character development never sticks. Take Santana, she's gone back and forth from staunch glee clubber to Cheerio loyalist over and over again.

  • @Cosamaru I know right when quinn walked into the dance practice i was like YAY then she told puck she wanted her baby back and i was like DAMIT!

  • @Cosamaru Well I mean I understand where you're coming from but it's really realistic for Quinn to be the way she is right now..obviously this season they're going to develop her story much more especially with Beth back in the picture and I mean, like I said, this show is based on teens! Of course Santana is gonna go back and forth with the glee club and the cheerios. She loves glee but its her senior year and she wants to be on top. What other teen isn't like tht?

  • @giselleluvsnickjx3 You have a point, but I feel like Glee should be setting an example. Personally, I think a lot of people would be better off if teens didn't act like Puck and Finn and Quinn and Santana all the time, but here they are on a really popular show just reinforcing the stereotypical actions.

  • @Cosamaru You have a great point! I guess we'll just have to see what they do with these characters this season no? I think they just reinforce these stereotypes in order to really develop these characters ya know what I mean? It's embodying the choices each character makes and their consequences! In the end, they'll hopefully become better ppl and develop more! :)

  • ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

  • AMAZING performance here...

    HOWEVER, gettin' a little sick and tired of hearing Blaine (a not even important character) singing fourty songs and Kurt singing twenty PER episode...

    although Blaine is the perfect Tony for the part...just sayin'

  • @Cimmantti ......Blaine didn't even sing this song.

  • @ARandomWorld ...yes...I know...neither did Kurt, thanks for pointing that out...

    He performed a song...and so did Kurt... -_-

  • @Cimmantti Yes, I know that. You made a comment about Blaine and Kurt on Rachel and Shelby's song though. So your comment, on this video, made no sense. If you had left it on Kurt or Blaine's video, it would have made sense.

  • @ARandomWorld And had you not be such a douche...you would not have been such a douche...

    so...every single OTHER person can comment on the episode as a WHOLE...but I don't somehow have that right? Interesting...interesting...we­ll in that case...you don't have the right to reply to my comment. :p

    Life happens...

  • @Cimmantti Whoa, someone's on the rag.

  • @ARandomWorld Whoa, someone's...pushing/putting/pl­acing...a rag...somewhere?!??

    (LOL, I said "somewhere." XD)

  • Idina Menzel + Lea Michele + West Side Story = EPIC WIN! This was absolutely beautiful!