The best combination of the Phantom and Christine is undoubtably Rebecca Cain, and Colm Wilkinson.
Many other beautiful singers such as Sarah Brightman, but on this song, no one transitions the high notes so smoothly as Rebecca. A diva in her own right.
She is fantastic... as a kid I saw her and calm wilkinson in phantom in Toronto at least 5 times, and they were the best out of every phantom/christine ever on stage!
I grew up listening to Rebecca Caine on the Original Canadian Cast recording of Phantom.. she's always been the only true Christine to me, and it's lovely to see that after so much time has past, my constant inspiration and role model in regards to singing, is still able to sing as true to this song, as she had done so many years ago <3
Finally a live version of Rebecca Caine singing this song. I saw Caine in Toronto a gazillion times and have crowned her the definitive Christine. Now I have stumbled to this and the memories of her fantastic performance come flooding back. This is the way this song needs to be sung. Thanks for posting this.
And *that*, ladies and gentlemen, is how you sing opera.
simplystreeptacular 1 month ago
Shame how Christine was her least favourite role to play
seherrocks 8 months ago
Lovely.
semelecharter 8 months ago
I love Rebecca Caine as Christine...but Michael Crawford is still my favorite phantom.
ProudMemberofMCRMY 9 months ago
I agree, "lovely" really is an apt description of Rebecca Caine.
nooyawkfun 9 months ago
it is the best version!
ariadnimih 10 months ago
The best combination of the Phantom and Christine is undoubtably Rebecca Cain, and Colm Wilkinson.
Many other beautiful singers such as Sarah Brightman, but on this song, no one transitions the high notes so smoothly as Rebecca. A diva in her own right.
kurohyou07 1 year ago
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she has the voice of an angel
yellowsunflowers8 1 year ago
I met Rebecca on tuesday she is such a lovely lady
waggers1245 1 year ago
she was at Sheringham little theatre last night, same dress, same pianoist but the most AMAZING voice!!!!!!
she gives us soprano's hope lol.
Beautiful voice x
Northern1Lass 1 year ago
Wow, she must have been an awesome Christine!
PhantomSongbird 1 year ago
@PhantomSongbird She was actually quite stunning to watch in person. I'm glad I got to see her performance a few times :)
svoteary 9 months ago
Still my favourite I always loved the orininal Canadian cast recording
justinedennis 2 years ago 3
one of the best Christines I ever heard!!! woooooow
Lukejoker3 2 years ago
i've never heard that cadenza before but it was still amazing. notice how she didn't need a microphone like everyone else does.
schoenesmaedchen 2 years ago 8
@schoenesmaedchen
That's how you know she is a real opera singer
nestersg 1 year ago
Magnificent! TY
mylittlepony34 2 years ago
I LOVE the part where she goes, "Think of August when the trees were green" the most! CHILLS! :-)
oneworldguy 2 years ago
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sherrach898 2 years ago
It is doubtless...
The best Christine EVER! :D
cardwitch91 2 years ago 3
Can't stop listening to this amazing performance. Both individuals are exquisite here.
RastloseJahre 2 years ago 6
@RastloseJahre Thanks - Rebecca is a joy to work with as well as being an astonishing performer!
jchurch1 10 months ago
She is fantastic... as a kid I saw her and calm wilkinson in phantom in Toronto at least 5 times, and they were the best out of every phantom/christine ever on stage!
tmancusorn 2 years ago 2
I so agree! I grew up listening to her too. She is definitely one of my biggest role models for singing- and number one for Phantom.
fiiredark 2 years ago
I grew up listening to Rebecca Caine on the Original Canadian Cast recording of Phantom.. she's always been the only true Christine to me, and it's lovely to see that after so much time has past, my constant inspiration and role model in regards to singing, is still able to sing as true to this song, as she had done so many years ago <3
weeze3 2 years ago 17
I feel like this video needs to be sent to all the recent Christines, so they can see how the song should REALLY be sung.
20+ years later, and her voice is still amazing. SUCH control. THAT'S a classically-trained singer. DAMN. :D
witchygrrl 2 years ago 5
Still amazing and stunning after all this time. The definitive Christine!
CaptiveTemptation 2 years ago
20 years later and still a KNOCKOUT! I love you, Rebecca Caine.
wickedphant0m 2 years ago
I love this woman's voice and it is just as stunning now as it was back when she originally recorded the role
beautyisme82 2 years ago
Stunning! I love the red frock too.
fineeyes512 2 years ago
Will you marry me Rebecca? I love you!
lordrobert12 2 years ago
Finally a live version of Rebecca Caine singing this song. I saw Caine in Toronto a gazillion times and have crowned her the definitive Christine. Now I have stumbled to this and the memories of her fantastic performance come flooding back. This is the way this song needs to be sung. Thanks for posting this.
EnzFab73 2 years ago 4
Exquisite!!!!!!!
CDNjen 2 years ago
Nice one!
Shuggy23 2 years ago