When the show originally played on Broadway, Starlight Express was sung by El Debarge (of the Debarge brothers, who were a music group in the 80s). His version had different words and a different feeling.
@AZbarbedwire Andrews lyracists usually create a few different versions. That way he can create shows that vary between productions. That might be why DeBarges version is different. Andrew did the same thing with Phantom and Sunset too
He went on to be in a National Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2005/06 as Zebulon/ensemble and swing Jospeh after he was in StEx. He has done several other regional shows since then. Currently he is in a regional production of 42nd Street in Florida.
I've seen it in Germany, Bochum, twice and I love it. But I like it in my language more, it sounds better. But maybe it is normal that you like the things more you know since you're a little boy. But the musical is unbelievable!
my first show to...although i was about 15 (almost 12 years ago) in London. It was amazing. And boy did i get a de ja vu when i went to se wicked there in september 2007..since then i have turned into musical geek...and im proud of it...
i saw this sooooo long ago...well during the 2003/2004 US tour...at the Pantages Theatre...yeah...i was about 8...and i really wanted to know what it was called...i knew it had express in the title...so it took me about 7 google searches to finally find it...yay!!! i love it sooooooooo much!!!!!!!
i remember seeing this, i was like 6, so didn't remember seeing it completely(made no sense o.O) but one of the "trains" blew a kiss towards me, and my cusion was arguing saying no! it was to me! it wasfun but this is by far my favorite song from star light express =D i want it to go back on tour to!
I saw this year's cast of Starlight Express... he was amazing live! Quite the show.
AsappMusic 6 months ago
I LOVE IT!!!!!!
chocolategirl5ify 7 months ago
I love this song. Its amazing if you want my opinion
chocolategirl5ify 7 months ago
the family guy version was better! STARLIGHT EXPRESS!!!!
historyboy08 7 months ago
thumbs up if u saw this in family guy
013jared 7 months ago
When the show originally played on Broadway, Starlight Express was sung by El Debarge (of the Debarge brothers, who were a music group in the 80s). His version had different words and a different feeling.
AZbarbedwire 1 year ago
@AZbarbedwire Andrews lyracists usually create a few different versions. That way he can create shows that vary between productions. That might be why DeBarges version is different. Andrew did the same thing with Phantom and Sunset too
svoteary 1 year ago
who is he?! he is great!
sarangheo23 2 years ago
Franklyn Warfield.
silencedogood74 2 years ago
@silencedogood74 thanks for the info...I wonder if he is still performing?
sarangheo23 2 years ago
He went on to be in a National Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2005/06 as Zebulon/ensemble and swing Jospeh after he was in StEx. He has done several other regional shows since then. Currently he is in a regional production of 42nd Street in Florida.
silencedogood74 2 years ago
Wow! I love his voice! He sings beautiful! :D
711luvAquaatmall 2 years ago
Yes, it is. :-) Like The Phantom of the Opera, this show also has a title song.
oneworldguy 3 years ago
Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstart, Evita, Cats, Phantom of the Opera) also wrote this. It is part of his show "Starlight Express."
oneworldguy 3 years ago 2
I've seen it in Germany, Bochum, twice and I love it. But I like it in my language more, it sounds better. But maybe it is normal that you like the things more you know since you're a little boy. But the musical is unbelievable!
eur0lite 3 years ago
I saw the original in London in 1984. It was absolutely marvelous.
wildbunch 3 years ago 2
amazing....I have been 18 years in London and havent seen it, would ve loved to....
thanks for sharing :)
SaritaTaylor 3 years ago
i did a show this year and two ofthe lads from it sang this song and sum of thje peoplewel crying i love it so much :)
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lkk4eva 3 years ago 2
He has an amazing voice. I'd give anything to see this show...I wish they'd put it back on Broadway.
RokuSix 3 years ago
i love rusty! hehe
torixdee 3 years ago 2
whoah my frist name is rusty Lol
andreadoria 4 years ago 7
whoah! my last name is warfield!
lamppost10 4 years ago 4
There´s no better show, like the original at Bochum, Germany
Empledokles 4 years ago 3
by the way the orginal was in london because my brother used to work there and on went to germany when it went on tour
mikey3312 3 years ago 2
my first show to...although i was about 15 (almost 12 years ago) in London. It was amazing. And boy did i get a de ja vu when i went to se wicked there in september 2007..since then i have turned into musical geek...and im proud of it...
dkgilmorejunkie 4 years ago 4
i saw this sooooo long ago...well during the 2003/2004 US tour...at the Pantages Theatre...yeah...i was about 8...and i really wanted to know what it was called...i knew it had express in the title...so it took me about 7 google searches to finally find it...yay!!! i love it sooooooooo much!!!!!!!
mirmanerd101 4 years ago 3
What a fabulius voice!
modernmalcolm 4 years ago 2
nice song!
cheekyteazer13 4 years ago
This is such a wonderful musical! ALW is my god.
EzmeraldaS 4 years ago 8
i prefer ac/dc
felic70 4 years ago
i remember seeing this, i was like 6, so didn't remember seeing it completely(made no sense o.O) but one of the "trains" blew a kiss towards me, and my cusion was arguing saying no! it was to me! it wasfun but this is by far my favorite song from star light express =D i want it to go back on tour to!
divadstar180 4 years ago 3
I love this song
Shoes1015 4 years ago
Love this vocalist, don't like how they cut the song :( Hope it comes back around again on tour soon.
RichieEastside 4 years ago
Very pretty =D
albinollama 4 years ago
Lovely!
I miss Franklyn, Jeremy, Clarissa and the rest. Cant believe it'll be 4 years this june since I met them.
Btw, you wouldn't by chance have anything with Jeremy Kocal in it would you? Either as his role (Caboose) or with him understudying Rusty?
evilredcaboose 5 years ago
great.
angel3025 5 years ago