West Side Story, Maria - Josh Young

[iceboyblue05]

Does anyone know of a recorded version of this song where the maria is held like he sings it at 1:46? I used to have it but lost it and I am trying to find it again. who sings it

[logantenorino]

nice high b flat. and the g preceding it had a lot of finesse. well done, brother.

[kennypop7]

I just saw Josh perform as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar in Stratford, Ontario. He was amazing. What a voice!

[XOOOOElizabethOOOOX]

I have never like a Tony's voice... but I LOVE him.

[xtracheeez]

If this doesn't land you a spot on Broadway, good music has really died.

[mauzziegirl]

he's so perfect he is my siren.

[thetrollangelishere]

omg.... u made me cry... sooooo good....

[SexyHogwarts]

This was so good! I wish you the best of luck and, if ur planning on broadway you should def go for it. Hope great opportunities come your way! Great use of ur voice!

[Pyrogale1]

I saw this guy in Stratford. He made the performance immortal!

[Musixol]

Bravo! That is all.

[meadowlark27]

Just saw you as Che in Evita at Stratford on Wednesday, blew my mind. Thank you so much.

[ilovegardettos]

Amazing expression. Like exactly how i would imagine it. And you know exacly when to blast and when to hold back.

[MCVtenor23]

Wow! Goosebump-worthy!  :-D

[SheSingsBroadway]

I just got chills. Seriously. This is absolutely gorgeous.

[jan21953]

You brought tears to my eyes. Such a beautiful song and am so looking forward to seeing WSS on stage in a couple of weeks. You should be in it!! Thank you so much xox

[eenayeah]

I wanna download an MP3 of the original version. I just can't find one

[nelsonioni]

wow i just saw this. you totally aced it! greetings from london.

[rmutt4]

I'm a little tipsy...but I just cried watching this.

Josh, you are a star.

thank you.

[madamerotten]

Elvis Presley was one of the candidates for the movie roll, but his manager wouldn't let him take it. This guy has a great voice, and this is a great rendition.

[syrup1213]

i am in love with this song. i wish my name was maria.

[bry3921]

beautiful. a blessing

[cartina81054]

What a beautiful and strong voice...

Simply great!

[TheBetterMovies]

you are amazing man

[KellyTruax]

You have a stunning voice. Every song just sounds incredible.  Thank you so much for posting!

[TheJosslove]

This comes directly from heaven! Thank you for these moments. You are wonderful!!

[Lak3Show]

Very nice. If I could sing like that you could never shut me up.

[NEO7426]

INCREDIBLE!!! i wish he had recorded this version on his cd....... BTW GREAT CD!!!

[chopsky]

The best version of Maria on Youtube (and I've heard) by a country mile.

[bthallemer2009]

absolutely incredible. my jaw dropped at 1:46. speechless.

[jcliveone]

WOW! THAT 1:46 WAS INCREDIBLE!!!!

[franimalistic]

Oh my God, a Tony who knows how to act! Stop the presses! Seriously, if there was a petition to stick this guy in the revival, I would sign it. Like, 50 times.

[babyjackyth1]

wonderful!!

i really just can say wonderful!!!

[splisson]

Thank you, great interpretation following the original music sheet !

[Jonastrange]

my jaw dropped...wow you're pretty awesome not going to lie you should really think about auditioning!

[puba177]

he should have been tony in the broadway revival. matt cavenaugh pails in comparison to josh. I saw him play Henrik in "A Little Night Music" last year in Baltimore and he was unreal.

[cttgiligan]

THAT WAS A HIGH Bb>?!?!

thats insane

[MeganTheresa15]

this makes me wish my name was maria.

i saw you play as link larkin.

you're soo talented!

i bought your cd on iTunes.

and im addicted to your amazing voice.

[writerspen010]

Wow. I agree with everyone else saying you should audition. That was great!

[mjfajardoc]

I add myself to the petition to have you replace Matt Cavenaugh in the revival!! seriously.. You should audition..

[bdmusik]

Can I start a petition to have you replace Matt Cavenaugh in the revival? LOL You have such commitment to the music, the text, and the drama they create. Excellent!

[trixy776655]

This is insane, just insane. What talent!!!

[switzy51]

This is incredible

[PhanPhoreverever]

Heavenly!

[billnoce]

Wow-- that was one hell of a Bb!

[PhanPhoreverever]

Oh my. I wish MY name was Maria.

Simply beautiful performance. Uplifting and sweet.

[likeprestige]

Well done, great instrument.

[seannj427]

outstanding! you have a beautiful instrument!

this is a tough song and you made it look easy, and I can say this because I'm working on it right now and it's not easy.

well done!

[BluefalconJAR]

WOW!!! I am so happy that you hit the Bb. Your voice has so much depth. And so much emotion

[stevmaio]

Saw this on Broadway last week - this song was painful to listen to in the show - now I know how it was supposed to sound. Amazing!!

[tapdncr13]

OMG!!!!!!! your voice is amazing!!!!! i saw u in hairspray at the walnut and omg dude i had chills wen u sang it takes 2 u have an awesome voice and it sounds like a god is singing on ur cd which is the only thing tht i listen 2 btw and i cannit wait 2 c u in another play and hopefully perform witg u one day. this vid KICKS ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[theatremaniagrl14]

You are such an amazing performer! i have seen you in so many things at Walnut Street! Ever since i've listened to this song, people have made a parody of this song with my name in it. and i just want to say: Thank you Josh. you've been a role model to me performing wise. oh jeez, i just monologued. well ya. you are awesome!

~Marisa

[ivancrasci]

5 star bro

[Pileoftwiggs]

holy fruit cups you are amazing!!!

[robstyle001]

go syracuse drama!!!!

[joemansl]

I can not believe how perfect this was sung.  Incredible

[Bezu12]

DAYUM!

[RyanWMusic]

the best vocal performance on youtube

[RyanWMusic]

you are wonderfull, i retract very good, excellent, unbelievable!!!!

[RyanWMusic]

very good

[metalheadrock]

Thank goodness you did this version, so much better then the original.

[happyhmonkey]

This is the original, if you're talking about the high Bb. That's how Bernstein wrote it. The broadway performer didn't sing the note because he either couldn't hit it, or because he had to so several hundred performances basically every night, and that note is very taxing for most humans, hehe.

[MATTandMUSIC]

Oh my god..

That was incredible.

[haute03]

A+ job. No doubt. It was very passionate and powerful.

[rjmohun]

O-M-G!!!!!! that was... wait no! there are no words to describe how beautiful that sounded!

[2urnthepage]

Thank you SO much for sharing your amazing talent with us all!! Your singing is beautiful and thrilling - I can't stop replaying this!! Happy holidays and thanks for the gift. :-)

[shmoogle14]

Dude, that was beautiful!!!!!!!

[NYCBwaymom]

Josh , what is your secret to becoming a phenomenal singer ? I guess genetics is a big part but I know how hard you work . Just never stop doing this cause there would be no wars if everyone heard your voice and saw you perform

[NYCBwaymom]

Josh , where are your recordings sold ?

Maybe when I see you I will ask you .You are the best . Never stop singing and acting cause alot of us will be in mourning if this happens

[NYCBwaymom]

Josh , you are truly amazing .I can't beleive how you rock the stage and that you are so young .Your voice is the best I have ever heard .You will be so famous that I hope to still know you then ! A huge fan of yours that will always love to see you perform

[ollie1816]

amazing top b flat note!!! i am audition for wss with with song and im going to now practise to you singing ...im really impressed ...got any tips lol

[iliv4broadway]

OMIGOSH i totally agree. i got chills when i heard this. it was like seeing the show.

[JillHill7]

You did an A-MAH-ZING job! Your parents must have been very honored and SOO proud of you! ^_^

[biggrex]

Top notch, this song requires that a lot of emotion be communicated on top of the vocal challenge it presents. You did it.

[Modosarcasm]

I actually got chills from this. You are an amazingly talented singer. Please, keep singing.

[markkklol]

Maybe a little more dynamic could be used but KICK ASS

[chillertheater]

There were plenty of dynamics, like the HUGE crescendo at 1:39, the floating falsetto at 2:19, not to mention the exquisite pencil-thin last three notes? This boy has it goin' ON! I agree, KICK ASS!

[zauzzle]

Don't ever give up on your dreams. Yes it's a tough business, yes there are a lot of talented people out there, but this is what you are meant to do.

I sold out my dreams for the safety of a career and it went sour and left me without that security anyway. Now I am following my heart. Don't make my mistake, worry about being "sensible" later. Be who you are now. Sing. When you are not singing, teach someone to sing or work in a singing related job. Live your life.

[broadwaymusic4life]

great job! really fantastic!

[alfieism]

thank god.

[eLust]

Go straight to Broadway.

Do not pass Go, do not collect $200.

[joeindo69]

this is better than alotta the crappy versions posted on utube...gj

[abakko]

Hi Josh!

Very well done! I remember your beautiful performance in Bologna.. remember the girl at the book-cd shop? ciao!

[exbrainwashed]

Did you speak german!? So mail me in german or english please perhaps i can check out a audition for you at a very good agency in german named "Theateragentur Fuger". So contact me , you sound very beautiful. GO ON!

[Brooklyn2419]

You sound fantastic in this video! I also saw you as Marius in the national tour of Les Miserables a few years ago and thought it was wonderful!

[Beeshanet]

That was amazing! Excellent! pitch perfect! Excellent vocal quality. Hope you are using this gift for more that just an occasional family event....like Broadway! Great job!

[SisterAlisha]

amazing voice!

[DarkDragon1889]

Wow!!! You sound better then some professionals I've heard sing this song. *claps* Excellent!!!!

[Actor99]

lol I didn't mean you were I meant the video is actually amateur like its not a professional production lol i meant no offence this is very good!

[atebbe]

Honestly, I listen to Run Away With Me on basically a daily basis. Your voice is great.

[Actor99]

probably the best amateur video of this song very good

[wrathofthemedusa]

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[andyg3780]

Bloody marvelous!!!!!!