The song is performed by Will Chace,who portrayed Chris at the Miss Saigon production in Manila,in 2000.This is the best quality I could find. ***I do not own anything.All rights belong to the creators of the show.
He packs so much expression and emotion in each and every single word of the song. That last note kills me every single time. It's like he's nearly screaming in absolute agony.
Will Chase excelled as Chris in Miss Saigon. He has a beautiful voice and he sang and acted with conviction. I thought he was the perfect partner for Kim(Lea Solonga). They both were so great together and the chemistry between these two was so natural. Loved him without his shirt on in this scenario and his "Why God Why" was just SUPERB. You could feel his pain, and I have to say I love this unforgettable piece of music.
Will Chase *made* this role for me...I was never hugely into musicals as a teenager but after I saw his performance in 1998 as Roger in RENT on Broadway (I caught him totally by chance during a weekend matinee when he was the understudy for the main actor) my entire perception of music theater changed. A year later I saw he had been cast as the main role for Chris in Miss Saigon, so I asked my parents to take me for my 16th birthday. His performance FLOORED me. The way he belts out that hanging high note at 4:11 literally makes my heart race, it's such an exhilarating moment, like you don't want him to even GET to the last note lol...to be able to draw out that much emotion and drama from just a single note, it's sheer talent. The whole libretto is beautiful, but to me the recorded version and other performers just don't nail that G to F# like this. Just, wow.
I recently watched the 25th anniversary of Miss Saigon in a movie theater but by god Will Chase trumps any Chris any day. Acting and singing is just so on point. Really sad I wasn't able to see him perform live when he did it in Manila ( thwarted by age). His Chris watching Kim sleeping and looking conflicted AF just stirs something in me.
I had never heard of Will Chase before I stumbled onto this video. I don't get it, why is he not more well known? This is one of the best things I've ever seen, the perfect marriage of singing and acting.
Will Chase is still the very best Chris. He is sexually powerful, convincing, and a totally flawless performer who acts, sings, and expresses the character fully. Bravo to him.
I feel the same way. It brought back so many memories.I met my husband in 1963 while he was stationed in Germany. No war but he was so handsome in his uniform. We were married for 53 years till he past away in 2017.
The story of Chris in Miss Saigon is my story had I gone to Vietnam and I wept like a baby when I took nephew Brad to see it in New York City. Everyone should experience the exhilarating spectacle that is Times Square and a Broadway Musical at least once in their lives. But to have such a personal story of what your life could have been come to life on the stage is life and God-affirming.
Another superb very entertaining interpretation of Will Chase songs rendition of "The Last Night of the World, Sun & Moon, and Why GOD why (& maybe all the rest of the songs of the Broadway musical play) together with equally talented star singer/actress Lea Salonga (original cast) of Miss Saigon. This will be remembered for years and years to come. May the YAHUWAh bless and keep you both !!!!!!!
Simon Bowman & Will Chase are the best to perform Chris in a Broadway musical play Miss Saigon. Both have shown a marvelous ability of interpretation of their roles so well done. Their singing prowess is incredible, convincing, inspiring and entertaining to watch. But Simon Bowman as the original Chris of Miss Saigon had a great impact on this play. Kudos to these two wonderful players! More power and blessings to you both!!!!!!!
for training purposes: Why does saigon never sleep at night? Why does this girl smell of orange trees? How can I feel good when nothing's right? Why is she cool when there is no breeze? Vietnam You don't give answers, do you friend? Just questions that don't ever end Why God? Why today? I'm all through here, on my way There's nothing left here that I'll miss Why send me now a night like this? Who is the girl in this rusty bed? Why am I back in a filthy room? Why is her voice ringing in my head? Why am I high on her cheap perfume? Vietnam Hey look I mean you no offence But why does nothing here make sense? Why God? Show your hand Why can't one guy understand? I've been with girls who knew much more I never felt confused before Why me? What's your plan? I can't help her - no one can I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave rememb'ring her When I went home before No one talked of the war What they knew from TV Didn't have a thing to do with me I went back and re-upped Sure Saigon is corrupt It felt better to be here driving for the embassy 'cause here if you can pull a string a guy like me lives like a king just as long as you don't believe anything Why God? Why this face? Why such beauty in this place? I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave rememb'ring her Just her
Not to mention when you mention a GI this is the best description of GI. Many Chris actors failed to capture the essence of an American GI, and the reason why Kim still thinks of Chris even after all these years.
This is a brilliant song, which showcases the leading man's vocals and acting, in a powerful solo that reveals Chris's conflicted feelings. My favorite part starts at 3:04, and I find the timing of the lyrics, "Just as long as you don't believe anything," in time with the orchestra very satisfying (3:29). Will Chase performed perfectly during the whole production, and he really looked like he could have been an American GI. He will always be my favorite Chris.
Such a heart wrenching song and performance by Chris(Will Chase). You felt the words which had so much passion and conviction. The ravishes of war, and what many paid for love. This Love Story was so beautiful as well as tragic.
What an amazing performance. I am not a big musical guy but will chase embodies this character to the bone. I feel the emotion and connect with it. Thank you for sharing this. Something special.
He's just such the perfect Chris! So natural and so much character! I love watching the both of the chemistry! Adorable! Silly and sweet like college sweeties!
@ Kit Monares...Too hilarious 🤣😂...I'm surprised she did not get mad at you or offended when you threw cash on the bed...but, she knew you were playing around. 🤣
Why does Saigon never sleep at night Why does this girl smell of orange trees How can I feel good when nothing's right Why is she cool when there is no breeze Vietnam, you don't give answers do you friend Just questions that don't ever end Why God, why today I'm all through here on my way There's nothing left here that I'll miss Why send me now a night like this Who is the girl in this rusty bed Why am I back in a filthy room Why is her voice ringing in my head Why am I high on her cheap perfume Vietnam, hey look, I mean you no offense But why does nothing here make sense Why God, show your hand Why can't one guy understand I've been with girls who knew much more I never felt confused before Why me, what's your plan I can't help her, no one can I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave remembering her When I went home before, no one talked of the war What they knew from tv didn't have a thing to do with me I went back and re-upped, sure Saigon is corrupt It felt better to be here driving for the embassy 'Cause here if you can pull a string, a guy like me lives like a king Just as long as you don't believe anything Why God, why this face Why such beauty in this place I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave remembering her, just her
Because in the context of the musical he's not really singing or even speaking aloud. These are just the thoughts in his head, which in musical theater become songs.
The main thing that bothered me about the 25th Anniversary Miss Saigon was how violent and aggressive the Chris was, like unnecessarily so, i really like Will Chase’s, it’s just the right amount to show his frustration but not too much that he seems like he has anger issues
Why does Saigon never sleep at night? Why does this girl smell of orange trees? How can I feel good when nothing's right? Why is she cool when there is no breeze? Vietnam You don't give answers, do you friend? Just questions that don't ever end! Why God? Why today? I'm all through here, on my way There's nothing left here that I'll miss Why send me now a night like this? Who's the girl in this rusty bed? Why am I back in a filthy room? Why is her voice ringing in my head? Why am I high on her cheap perfume? Vietnam Hey look, I mean you no offense But why does nothing here make sense? Why God? Show your hand Why can't one guy understand? I've been with girls who knew much more I've never felt confused before! Why me? What's your plan? I can't help her! No one can! I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave remembering her! When I went home before no one talked of the war What they knew from t.v Didn't have a thing to do with me I went back and re-upped Sure, Saigon is corrupt It felt better to be here driving for the embassy 'Cos here if you can pull a string A guy like me lives like a king Just as long as you don't believe anything! Why God? Why this face? Why such beauty in this place? I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave remembering her! Just her!
