This guy is FANTASTIC. This looks to be a high school production. Wow...I don't know how I would react if I saw this in a high school show. I would probably stand up in the middle of the show.
I relate to the person in the audience who yelled “oh my god” when he hit the E5 because holy shit how does he make belting that high sound so effortless
+Charlotte D Thinking the same thing. Not only hit those high notes, but the (more difficult) mid/high transitions notes cleanly and without effort. Great job.
@@rebeccapimentel9006 Yes this version is the version that appeared in the Broadway revival of Grease in 1994 (I think that's the year). Look up "Magic Changes Grease Sam Harris".
The director must tailor the songs to each singer's abilities. That means that, yes, to some degree this arrangement isn't like any other. That's the nature of live performances. This version may be based on the score from the 1994 Revival, but his performance is definitely unique to this production.
@@zacharyjackson2461 then why didn't he? It's part of the song. I don't think he can or else he would have. How else do you explain it? Its in the sheet music. An example of the way you do it: czcams.com/video/DWoyD5gtlWs/video.html 1:24 and 2:06 of that recording
To be fair, he's OK, nothing more. There're schools the world over 'doing' Grease as their musical. I've seen a few, in fact my son was in one. You'd be surprised how many good singers are out there.
What an amazing job he did on this song. Great strong voice for stage too! I remember when I saw John Travolta do this live in Boston on Stage in Grease
I love that he did the Sam Harris version and I've also tried doing it and trust me it is so difficult. Congratulations to this guy for doing an amazing job at this.
This dude is married? To ONE woman? Hah. He’s a better person than I would be and I hope his wife is Kate Upton. Not to stereotype but he must be the most popular freaking dude in any theater production he’s ever been in ever. Sings, dances, is handsome, great showman and is straight? Good lord he must clean up. What an AMAZING performance of a song that has been done and done a million times. He slaaaaays this.
HOLY CRAP, I WAS READING THE COMMENTS SAYING HOW GOOD HE WAS But when I actually got to the part when he starts singing, the "HOLY CRAP" at the beginning was my reaction, and the rest of this comment is the continuation of that reaction WOWOWIWIWIW
This guy is in the ensemble of the book of mormon touring cast right now
Holy shit! Poor bastard who had to perform the solo after this.
yes I fill bad for whoever had to solo after him
This guy is FANTASTIC. This looks to be a high school production. Wow...I don't know how I would react if I saw this in a high school show. I would probably stand up in the middle of the show.
It's a University Production...it was just filmed over ten years ago.
This guy is a genuine performer.
This is the best version of Doody I've seen. Hire this guy for the next movie remake.
I relate to the person in the audience who yelled “oh my god” when he hit the E5 because holy shit how does he make belting that high sound so effortless
So, this is my favorite version of this song now.
This guy should be on broadway, not one note out of place, incredible
+Charlotte D Thinking the same thing. Not only hit those high notes, but the (more difficult) mid/high transitions notes cleanly and without effort. Great job.
+Charlotte D agree but unfortunately, there are thousands of guys like him who will never get a chance on b'way.
+Frank Heck He was on The Book Of Mormon I think
+Josh Murillo Yes one of the touring cast I believe
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orahrah This guy is fantastic. Hope he got a chance to play Elder Price - he would have hit it out of the park
this is one of those numbers that if done correctly can really bring down the house - great job !!
I'm in love with this song! I wish I could get a studio version of this guy
This really makes me want to pull out the Mrs. Robinson side of me. My God! That boy's voice is epic
I'm in literal love with his voice!!!! So amazing
Natural performer. Well done!!
omg his voice is amazing and he fit af i have listened to this about 10 times in a row ♡♡♡♡♡
I come back to this video every so often and my favorite part is that you can hear his friends in the audience losing their shit
I can't even tell you how many times I have watched this...
That was most impressive, bud. That is not an easy song to do, especially your rendition. Keep up the good work, man.
This young guy is faboulous.
He is 100% amazing! My heart just melted. I fell in love with that voice!
Whoever can sing this song makes all the girl's pants drop
This guy, deserves a medal.
Best version I have seen love it so much
I'm obsessed with this guy and this performance !♥♥♥♥
Is this an original arrangement? Best I've ever seen. The lead singer nails it
I believe they did this on Broadway
@@rebeccapimentel9006 Yes this version is the version that appeared in the Broadway revival of Grease in 1994 (I think that's the year). Look up "Magic Changes Grease Sam Harris".
The director must tailor the songs to each singer's abilities. That means that, yes, to some degree this arrangement isn't like any other. That's the nature of live performances. This version may be based on the score from the 1994 Revival, but his performance is definitely unique to this production.
This is what you call, "Nailing It!".......
this guy is a phenomenal singer wow!
This guy is amazing
OHMIGOODNESS THIS GUY IS AMAZING!!!
Damn he's really good I was surprised
I love their take on this number.
All I have to say is: lowkey jamming out to this at the end
Suddenly I've lost all confidence in me doing this on stage
Gulibleidiot retweet
Gulibleidiot i know that was 5 years ago but i could agree more
@@danielkarpf9824 double retweet
Same
Same
This is my favorite version not from a Broadway cast.
This is my favorite version INCLUDING Broadway cast performances
I'm kinda sad that this guy isn't extremely famous. He deserves to be.
He can't hit the falsetto, that's probably it
@@theccpisaparasite8813 Oh he can. Trust me I'm a music teacher
@@zacharyjackson2461 then why didn't he? It's part of the song. I don't think he can or else he would have. How else do you explain it? Its in the sheet music.
An example of the way you do it:
czcams.com/video/DWoyD5gtlWs/video.html
1:24 and 2:06 of that recording
To be fair, he's OK, nothing more. There're schools the world over 'doing' Grease as their musical. I've seen a few, in fact my son was in one. You'd be surprised how many good singers are out there.
There’s only so much extreme fame you can get as a Broadway guy I don’t think there’s one Broadway actor/singer that’s a household name
WOW. amazing voice and a fantastic performance of a timeless song. he bodied this one, outstanding.
Ben Laxton is KILLING it!!!!
This 100% the 1994 Grease revival arrangement.
Check out Sam Harris sing it too.
CONGRATS, BEN!
What an amazing job he did on this song. Great strong voice for stage too! I remember when I saw John Travolta do this live in Boston on Stage in Grease
Please tell me he is doing musical theater professionally. So good!
damn.... read the comment before watching this and now i do understanf what youre all talking about, this was brilliant!!!!! what a voice!!!
Literally the best performance on youtube, no one else comes close
I was swooning the whole time!!! Dang. He is phenomenal
My school is doing grease and I’m so excited for this part😂
We are all good at something, they call it Starving Artist for a reason. Semper Fi!
This guy is amazing! What a voice!
Still my favorite performance of this song. Ben rocks!!
😍😍 His voice defs suits this song wow awesome 🔥
Great job man! Best on the tube.
Outstanding!
WHAT A DOODDY!!! OMG 😍👏
This is such an underrated song. He is so good please get this guy some bigger roles
That's an underrated masterpiece! Love the scale notes and key change at the end...superbulous! Do a world tour!
Stellar performance!
Holy crap. I was not prepared for how incredible this was.
Ben Laxton’s performance here is out of this world. Runs rings around Johnny Contardo and raises Sam Harris’ bar.
This was insanely good. I love it
Nobody and I mean nobody does it better than Johnny Contardo. He is the best
I love that he did the Sam Harris version and I've also tried doing it and trust me it is so difficult. Congratulations to this guy for doing an amazing job at this.
This dude is married? To ONE woman? Hah. He’s a better person than I would be and I hope his wife is Kate Upton. Not to stereotype but he must be the most popular freaking dude in any theater production he’s ever been in ever. Sings, dances, is handsome, great showman and is straight? Good lord he must clean up. What an AMAZING performance of a song that has been done and done a million times. He slaaaaays this.
Que hermoosoooo!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Wow! He's amazing!
This was REALLY good...omg...
This guy is fantastic! What's his name and what else has he sung???!!!
This guy is good.
Very good. Great tone. Good vibrato.
Very entertaining. Great singer.
YASSSSSSSSS He's INCREDIBLE 😍😍❤❤❤
Holy smokes!! Did not expect that voice out of him 🤯
Terrific voice
Great voice!
who is this actor? He is so amazing.
Who is this guy and why do I think he's my future husband?
I think the dude is already married lol
John Benham Ben laxton
This video has helped me a ton, and I will be auditioning for the same part next Wednesday. This is a great song.
I’m performing as Doody in 5 weeks I need this guy to mentor me
amazing direction and choreography! Very well acted!
Great Scot! Amazing lead!
Just truly awesome
Crazy ! Amazing tone ! :) love this
he's amazing omgg
Oh my god hello small Aaron Tveit!😍
damn! boy gots pipes
What a voice on him
HOLY CRAP, I WAS READING THE COMMENTS SAYING HOW GOOD HE WAS
But when I actually got to the part when he starts singing, the "HOLY CRAP" at the beginning was my reaction, and the rest of this comment is the continuation of that reaction WOWOWIWIWIW
This guy is amazing!
Such a Talent!
Im playing the part you did in 6 weeks, you've inspired me thank you :D
Outstanding ...an I never compliment ...
Wow, he's amazing!
why does this not have more views?
Goddamn, one of my fave songs done incredibly well! Wow!!
You have a great voice. You should go far! entertaining video.
this guy is so good! i love this video
freakin awesome!
My mom: How many times have you watched this?
Me: Yes
I loved it! Greetings from Mexico!
That was amazing
WOW!!!! AMAZING
holy cow!! nice arrangement and zowee he nailed it.
this is amazing
Amazing!!
awesome!!!
unreal.