Since rocketing to fame as a finalist on the BBC’s talent show themed television series I’d do Anything in 2008, Samantha Barks has starred in some of the most loved productions on the West End stage and beyond. Widely acclaimed for her breathtaking voice and emotive power, Samantha’s heart-rending portrayal of Eponine in Les Misérables earned her an international reputation as a world-class interpreter of song.
Now with over twenty million hits on both Spotify and RU-vid and universally lauded touring productions of ‘Oliver!’ and ‘Cabaret’ under her belt, Samantha Barks presents her eponymous debut album. Driven by her passion for musical theatre and the timeless songs it has inspired, the album brings together the grand and great melodies of the genre into one spellbinding set. The album is released on June 10th 2016 by United Agents Records.
I have often dreamed of a far off place Where a hero's welcome would be waiting for me Where the crowds would cheer, when they see my face And a voice keeps saying this is where I'm meant to be I'll be there someday, I can go the distance I will find my way if I can be strong I know every mile would be worth my while When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong Down an unknown road to embrace my fate Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you And a thousand years would be worth the wait It might take a lifetime but somehow I'll see it through And I won't look back, I can go the distance And I'll stay on track, no I won't accept defeat It's an uphill slope But I won't loose hope, 'till I go the distance And my journey is complete, oh yeah But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part For a hero's strength is measured by his heart, oh Like a shooting star, I will go the distance I will search the world, I will face its harms I don't care how far, I can go the distance 'Till I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms I will search the world, I will face its harms 'Till I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms
Sam is brilliant. Love this song. I'm biggest fan. Next year I am going to see frozen in march for my celebration of my ghse exams. I'm hopefully she will be playing elsa. But fingerscrosed. 😂
I’m about to break up with my boyfriend. It’s been 6th months and everything was so wonderful through the summer…but he’s long gone now. He’s changed, he never even smiles at me anymore. I wonder what I did wrong…but this song reminds me of my situation, how I always cared for him dearly and then he stopped loving me. However, I won’t get to be held or told ‘I love you’ a final time.
6 months with him was amazing. I was always there for him i hated seeing him down but now i have to let him go. but i really did love him<33 no doubt about that. He was my soulmate
I found Samantha Barks through the original version of the song when she played Nancy; it was my favorite performance of "As Long As He Needs Me." I enjoy this smooth jazzy rendition of the song just as much as it's showstopper cousin. While the power and emotions of the song sung in Oliver on stage are the reasons why it captivates my heart, this quiet, coffee shop, almost seductive version is the perfect relaxing counterpart. It's nice having loud, popular, belting musical songs have a soft-spoken alternative for quiet evenings.
This reminds me of my Papa (grandpa). I didn’t have a dad in the first few years of my life, him and my uncle took that role. Me and Papa did everything together. Went fishing, snuck sweets, he’d even take me to work with him sometimes at the old Attorney’s office he used to work at. He was with me the first 8 years of my life, but sadly, passed away back in 2015. He was and always will be, one of the greatest people I ever got to meet. Rip Papa, I love you so much and will always carry your memory with me. ❤️
I know most people's stories on this are about loved ones that died but for me, a person who is realizing their best friend has found others that they value more, this is exactly how I would describe my feelings. We would always say we loved each other and hang out all the time. If he got upset, I'd be the first to notice. But now the spends his time with others due to our busy schedules and when something I really valued came up, he ended up wanting to do it with the others instead even though this was something we used to always say was our thing. It's not as depressing as a death but it's still heartbreaking, seeing someone drift away and wanting that they will look back at you only for them to feel happy where they are. I'm happy for them, but I can't help but reminisce and wish he was still mine. I mean this all in a platonic way by the way, he has a girlfriend but, you can still love your friend just like love with family.
This song really touched my heart and my soul, it's so deep and express like a sad feeling for a person that you used to love, but for reasons of life, is no more in your life. This song reminds me to my father, with who I had a horrible and insane relation. It's so heartbreaking but at the same time beautiful listen to this song. This song is so beautiful and special. I loved it 💜
Read first word your talking about divorce and no ways any was merry there Mr ed this is teacher of stocker's and the nuts from mental institution , tell hurk your lie's nut cases of wanted same lies as before all lie's ! this was first time hated this this life got it gone ! truth all take MRI truth any time and then your all stilh dust ! FEA'S with DREAMS
My dog was just diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. He's only 11, but it feels like we've had each other all my life. He is my son in every way, I got him before his eyes were even opened. You can't imagine the hell we made it through together, I'm only alive today because of him. I'm not even remotely close to ready to lose him, but when it does happen this song is going to remind me that he loved me and I did my best to give him a good life. Thank you for healing my heart just a little bit.
I could tell that the guy I loved liked me and could also tell it wouldn't work out so I didn't say anything and now he's happily married and I think I'll always be single and I'm fine with that.
