I don't know why, but this is the song I always gravitate towards first when I decide to listen to the Chess soundtrack. It took me a long time to remember when I got to this video, but it was probably when I was looking for a song to sing for an audition on a certain website and was led to "Someone Else's Story" sung by Lea Salonga. Though I didn't get the part, I'm so glad I picked that song because this show is amazing.
My grandparents (who otherwise only listened to classical music) had the double vinyl with this version. I grew up listneing to this, while reading the lyrics in the cover...
My grandparents (who otherwise only listened to classical music) had the double vinyl with this version. I grew up listneing to this, while reading the lyrics in the cover...
@Ander01SE Not quite. There was no London cast album. This is the original 1984 'concept' album. Benny, Bjorn and Tim did the album first to see if there was any interest in a stage show version. Only Elaine, Tommy and Murray went on to perform it on stage.
i would have loved to see the original chess in the west end i know tim rice said that chess in concert which is amazing is the official version but wouldn't it be amazing to see the original
@saint973 I was lucky enough to see the original London production in May of 1986 -- right after a two week tour of the Soviet Union! It was an absolutely amazing show. Elaine Paige was stunning. I just wish "the Soviet Machine" was on the soundtrack....
there's a 2CD 'Chess live in concert' that was realsed in 2008....with the longer 'Deal (No Deal)' that has the 'who I want to be (reprise)' and songs like 'talking chess' 'interivew' and others impcorated into it comes with a plot summary and some dialouge to fill in bridges in the plot (I don't have it but I got this info from a few sources) check it out on Amazon.
Well at least they decided to bring back that very effective chorus from "Florence Quits", it was way too moving to use it only once, IMHO.
Tunz909 1 month ago
I LOVE Murray Head in this version of the song! AMAZING!!
LolaThropp 4 months ago 2
I don't really like Murray Head on this song... I think Adam Pascal's the only one who really did Freddy Justice...
celiaspyder 1 year ago 5
@celiaspyder Adam Pascal did the role justice, but he'll never replace Murray for me.
TinorialPeredhil 6 days ago
I don't know why, but this is the song I always gravitate towards first when I decide to listen to the Chess soundtrack. It took me a long time to remember when I got to this video, but it was probably when I was looking for a song to sing for an audition on a certain website and was led to "Someone Else's Story" sung by Lea Salonga. Though I didn't get the part, I'm so glad I picked that song because this show is amazing.
Tagrantelli 1 year ago 3
"How can you only think of your selfish ambition and not of PURPLE VISION!"
Sorry guys, now you're going to hear it like that too :p
blithium 1 year ago 9
@blithium lol thank a lot -_- haha i do hear it like that now!
ilovevinceneil 1 year ago
ive never seen the musical but have listened to the album so many times i have them all memorized.
tonester97 1 year ago
I've never heard this version... dammnnn! XD I love how full the sound is at 2:59!
They also did a good job w/ casting for the RAH version... the voices sound very similar.
EmmieB91 2 years ago 2
anyone know where i can find tabs for this?
asianstud8 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Thanks for posting the Original!
My grandparents (who otherwise only listened to classical music) had the double vinyl with this version. I grew up listneing to this, while reading the lyrics in the cover...
CathepsinK 2 years ago
CathepsinK: I own the double vinyl version... Very rare for us nowadays! I'm not letting that version go out of my sight.
Felicity1247 2 years ago
@CathepsinK
you are such a tight wad. shame for tagging this as spam!
maddymad3 1 year ago
@maddymad3 No. . .the comment was tagged as spam, not the video.
blithium 1 year ago
Thanks for uploading the Original!
My grandparents (who otherwise only listened to classical music) had the double vinyl with this version. I grew up listneing to this, while reading the lyrics in the cover...
CathepsinK 2 years ago
I am almost sure that this was not the original.
MWK1303 1 year ago
@MWK1303 no, it's the original. definitely
woutch 1 year ago
@MWK1303 definitely IS the original version.
scottfbradley 1 year ago
I am sure that this is not the original but it is a very very good version
MWK1303 1 year ago
@MWK1303
It's the version from the "Original London Cast" album.
Ander01SE 1 year ago
@Ander01SE Not quite. There was no London cast album. This is the original 1984 'concept' album. Benny, Bjorn and Tim did the album first to see if there was any interest in a stage show version. Only Elaine, Tommy and Murray went on to perform it on stage.
discogareth 10 months ago
i would have loved to see the original chess in the west end i know tim rice said that chess in concert which is amazing is the official version but wouldn't it be amazing to see the original
saint973 2 years ago 3
@saint973 I was lucky enough to see the original London production in May of 1986 -- right after a two week tour of the Soviet Union! It was an absolutely amazing show. Elaine Paige was stunning. I just wish "the Soviet Machine" was on the soundtrack....
Talossa 1 year ago
GREAT SONG!!
Deminski2 2 years ago
This is an amazing song from an amazing musical.
DazM781 2 years ago
i love the bit from 3:00 onwards
petercumming2005 2 years ago 2
God you are amazing for uploading all of this!
Could you please upload "No contest" as well? It's another fave, and it's not anywhere....
sherrilina 2 years ago
This is one of my favorites from the album. It plays very well right into Pity the Child.
Kaylore 3 years ago
Do you know if there is a proffesional recording of the new The Deal (No Deal)
Where Svetlana sings "Now you're where you anna be... etc"?
x
LozzieLass93 3 years ago 2
there's a 2CD 'Chess live in concert' that was realsed in 2008....with the longer 'Deal (No Deal)' that has the 'who I want to be (reprise)' and songs like 'talking chess' 'interivew' and others impcorated into it comes with a plot summary and some dialouge to fill in bridges in the plot (I don't have it but I got this info from a few sources) check it out on Amazon.
Peadarisback 2 years ago
thanks for uploading! =)
asdfhuliashduflasihf 3 years ago