Michael Crawford is cast as The Phantom
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@FilmRangers I'm not going to say Steve's voice is perfect, but fitting for the character? I'd have to say very. Over the years, especially in the songs he did before he was cast here, his work was orchestral, soaring, gothic, tender and romantic. Search Death Trip, Ritz, Sebastian. I think in a different time, he would have made a great Erik, just maybe not for ALW. I think he *was* disappointed, but he's moved on completely. I'm a phan of 18 years, btw. Go give him a chance. ;)
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@ItheSwick As I told another user, did you want him to lie about how he felt back then? He's just being honest about how he felt. Do you want him to lie and give platitudes? He's moved on since then 100%
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@JAyala7293 You do realize he was asked to talk about how he felt at the time. If you knew anything about him outside this video, you'd know he almost never talks about it unless directly asked. Did you want him to lie and say "Oh I felt wonderful wonderful about losing the role." He doesn't care now, he's just honest.
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Steve Harley would have been a disaster as the Phantom, all one has to do is listen to him sing. At no time did he present the range, tone and skill needed to play the Phantom. He still thinks he should have gotten the part, a joke. Webb
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lol I laughed at 0:58 ( repeat)
I think I missed the point of this clip?
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Wow, Steve Harley, will you stop? It's been 23 years (from the time this was posted) and you didn't get the role for a reason. Michael isn't my favorite Phantom, but at the time he was by far the best choice for the role. He's great :)
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Michael went from being: A Comedy Star, to Barnum, to The Phantom. I love Michael so much, and he's a brilliant actor. :33
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"why did they put him in" Steve
Music of the night starts playing...
yeah, thats why.
8 months ago 4
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Without question, the "Greatest" Phantom.
8 months ago 2
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What I heard of Steve Harley made me think he had a fine voice for a pop singer or rock n roller -- but for the phantom? He didn't have the range.
8 months ago 3
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Some have it and some don't. The Phantom (to me) will always be
Michael Crawford.
sycygy46 2 years ago 68
Steve Harley's reaction is hilarious. It's obvious he's still bitter (not that I blame him; the Phantom is now one of the most iconic roles in musical theater history) but it's like, "Dude, it's been *20 years*, get over it". :)
I love Michael as Erik. Absolutely love him. His voice is indescribably beautiful. Amazing.
TheaterRaven 3 years ago 50