Bui Doi - John Owen Jones & Men Aloud

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11 жыл бұрын

from Men Aloud: Live from Wales. Buy the song here: itunes.apple.com/us/album/bui-doi/id384846256?i=384846420

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@TheTruePhantasm 6 жыл бұрын

John Owen-Jones is up there with greats such as Colm Wilkinson, Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Ramin Karimloo.....you are not going to get a better version of Bui-Doi in our lifetime

@lmajor7843 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Owen-Jones is very good, I agree. I saw Miss Saigon in Chicago in the 1990s, with the original cast, and Lea Salonga as Kim. The night we were there, the regular cast member who played John (and sings Bui Doi) was absent, his place taken by his understudy, a black actor with a gospel singer's voice. The program did not list his name, they just announced from the stage that a different actor would be taking the role that evening. But I can hear him singing Bui Doi, and the duet with Kim called Please, in my head to this day. He had a voice for the ages.

@beethockmtee8565 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the Anthony Warlow rendition - also very good!

@simonbraham3796 2 жыл бұрын

Correct. It doesn't get better

@audreydaleski1067 Жыл бұрын

Alfie is great though John preceded him.

@elisabethnerolk2283 9 ай бұрын

@@lmajor7843you meant the understudy of Peter Polycarpou. 😁 Although I prefer Polycarpou there are otherS like JOJ that are just NAILING THIS SONG 😊

@johnlabus7359 3 ай бұрын

I literally can't listen this song without shedding tears. This one is just WOW.

@OkieAllDay 4 жыл бұрын

My all time favorite Broadway / West End singers: Colm Wilkinson, Ramin Karimloo, John Owen Jones

@ntjhnssntn95 10 жыл бұрын

Now people, do you see why he became the youngest Valjean on West End? That's how.

@Anna.GG. 5 жыл бұрын

I saw both him and Alfie Boe in the role. Sorry but Boe is far superior. That doesn't mean that I do not like Mr Owen Jones, mind you. My comment is meant with all respect to your opinion and Mr Owen Jones whom I admire very much. His John from Miss Saigon is a fine example, indeed. :)

@cazzzzzy 5 жыл бұрын

I’m going to see Alfie in August and John in November as JVJ. Can’t wait

@kyulia773 4 жыл бұрын

Well I've seen both of Alfie and JOJ dozen times and never felt Alfie is far superior. I think Alfie is more like a singer not an actor. Different perspective-I'd admit but I think there are plenty reasons why songwriters of Les Mis told people JOJ as the best JVJ in the world.

@karenmags446 4 жыл бұрын

Kim Yulia 0

@amandae8437 3 жыл бұрын

@@Anna.GG. NO..John is SUPERIOR!. John can both act and sing..his version of bring him home sounds like a prayer... Alfie's version sounds like he's trying to wake up entire city of Paris... Alfie can sing yes but he cannot act .. he's completely wooden..his strength is in concert versions... John can perform in both concert and stage productions..you stand corrected

@barnet614 10 жыл бұрын

WOW.....I love the music of Miss Saigon.

@patriciaharman2212 9 жыл бұрын

JOJ sings this song better than anyone , it's the way it should be sung, with passion for the children.

@capndayafterday 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet merciful God in heaven! This man is AMAZING!! Greek sirens ain’t got nothing on him. Thank you KZfaq recommendations!!

@oblongreceptionist8486 9 жыл бұрын

He is freaking brilliant. I have seen him as both Valjean and the Phantom and he was ace as both, probably the best I have ever seen in both roles, he was that good.

@hongxinzhu7364 8 жыл бұрын

+Oblong Receptionist how lucky are you！Feel really jealous

@skimadable 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! He's amazing!

@patriciaharman8325 9 жыл бұрын

I have watched this video many times and I love Johns voice. He is wonderful. I don't think I have ever heard anyone sing as good as he does. I am in awe of his talent of singing and acting.. I cannot get enough.

@edenrogers6547 5 жыл бұрын

He is certainly a brilliant singer, but in my opinion there are better kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLp2iLBlus7DZo0.html

@DtheGlamorous 4 жыл бұрын

JOJ is awesome

@PaulTheillusionist 10 жыл бұрын

The best theatre person ever

@avrilbowler8755 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing singing from John Owen Jones, and superb backing from wonderful Only Men Aloud. Riveting!

@paulawilliams8168 8 жыл бұрын

This song gets me every damn time 😭😭😭

@bearfatty69 10 жыл бұрын

Mr. Jones never fails to move me to tears.

@lsd2772 7 жыл бұрын

Astro H W His Phantom (which I use as a barometer compared to JVJ) brought me to tears. His voice is remarkable, His acting impeccable. So talented.

@rescueyou6475 Жыл бұрын

Hypocrite

@agnusborealis9362 5 жыл бұрын

Everytime i hear this song, it brings to my eyes. I AM a BUI DOI. Though they have forgotten me, I have firgiven them.

@chrysogonussiddhamalilang7964 10 жыл бұрын

JOJ is amazing here!!! I remember watching Miss Saigon couple of months ago and crying over this song. But JOJ made this song more touching

@donmason4924 2 жыл бұрын

J o j is the best professional entertainer I have heard. I was lucky enough to see him at the Bristol hippodrome

@Chuiboo Ай бұрын

I had always imagined this song as pop gospel hymn. Thanks, Hugh, for a dream come true!!! 👏👏👏

@brianeduardo1234 5 жыл бұрын

Good looking and voice that would cause one to tremble in awe... life is not fair! Superb what a gift to the world

@audreydaleski1067 Жыл бұрын

Best Phantom ever.

@aerl0926 10 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found this video.

@patriciaharman8325 10 жыл бұрын

I love this song by John, and the Mens choir, its beautiful and the message has really got to me.

@jackc6169 10 жыл бұрын

6 people dont have ears. This is the best version of Bui Doi ever!

@spencerdavidlodge1799 10 жыл бұрын

Incredible. Such a powerful voice sung with such intent. Truly fabulous.

@valerielaw5249 8 жыл бұрын

This so beautiful and pertinent to the present time and wars.The suffering continues.......sadly.

@wylldflower5628 3 ай бұрын

I fell in heavy-like with John Owen-Jones during the finale of Les Mis, the O2 Anniversary performance. Well, I loved his voice but when he stepped back for Colm Wilkinson to just take the mic and go, I knew he was a class act. When we looked him up and realized he’s Welsh - Perfection!!!

@bevsmith2491 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I am a huge fan his voice is "golden". Just want more!!!

@anonymouspeacefulperson6199 3 жыл бұрын

I find this song so sad 😭 I get goosebumps every time I hear it along with Rachel Wooding singing on Britain’s got talent and colm Wilkinson singing bring him home

@RiminiVirage 2 ай бұрын

Just amazing vocals from John Owen Jones, he has such great tone, timing and vocal range. Phenomenal.

@rossumont 3 жыл бұрын

Powerful voice! John owen jones.I just listen JOJ for 1-2 months because of COVID in asia. Wow....Happy work at home.

@mollybrown465 5 ай бұрын

What an amazingly talented man John is. I saw him in phantom but not in les mis. This song never fails to make me cry. So thank you xx

@carolinewhitaker967 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you Owen Griffith XX ,🙏 can I just say you are all beloved children 🙏 If I could take all21 I would. The emotions are too much to explain! 💞😢😭 I have to stay unemotional most days just to distract me from my PTSD and emotional problems.

@loroc223 10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely breathtaking

@h193013 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite song from the show

@IsaacJoshi 3 жыл бұрын

I remembered this song from when I did a school play and remembered it was such a goofy song. I searched this up to have a laugh, but this is so good I can't find it funny. My dissapointment is immeasurable

@arseniomarella9005 5 жыл бұрын

They're called Bui-Doi The Dust of life Concieved in hell And born is strife They are the the living reminders Of all the good we failed to do We can't forget Must not forget That they are all Our children too Like all survivors, I once thought When I'm home I won't give a damn But now I know I'm caught I'll never leave Vietnam War isn't over when it ends Some pictures never leave you mind They are the faces of the children The ones we left behind They're called Bui-Doi The dust of life Concieved in hell And born in strife They are the living reminders Of all the good we failed to do We can't forget Must not forget That they are all Our children too These kids hit walls on every side They don't belong in any place Their secret they can't hide Its printed on their face I never thought I'd plead For half-breeds from a land that's torn But then I saw a camp for children Whose crime was being born They're called Bui-Doi The dust of life Concieved in hell And born in strife We owe them fathers, and a family - And loving home they never knew Because we know Deep in our hearts That they are all Our children too These are souls in need They need us to give Someone has to pay For their chance to life Help me try and They're called Bui-Doi The dust of life Concieved in hell And born in strife They are the living reminders Of all the good we failed to do That's why we know Deep in our hearts That they are all Our children too

@luciebasset 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading this. I LOVE JOJ and saw him several times playing Jean Valjean and the Phantom and as himself last Novemeber in Edinburgh and as well as having the most incredible voice he's such a lovely man with a warm personality. x

@PhantomofDB 9 жыл бұрын

I adore this version. Not traditional for how it's done in show, but this is amazing.

@chelleslimmingworld942 10 жыл бұрын

Going to see miss saigon in july in London. Cant wait. This song makes me cry everytime x

@FATBAZ01 2 жыл бұрын

The Man's a musical magician. I never saw him as Valjean , but he's MY Phantom.... This song just proves how his wonderful voice can move you. Just wonderful...

@elisabethnerolk2283 9 ай бұрын

Look him up with bring him home, you’ll love it

@minajahan5313 10 жыл бұрын

Holy moly, he absolutely killed it. Bravo!

@donmason4924 2 жыл бұрын

Is there anything this chap cannot sing. Every performance he does is heartfelt Seen in les mis in Bristol hippodrome 20yrs ago and never seen anyone better playing the lead again

@arleenk3 8 ай бұрын

One of the best performances of this wonderful song!

@anniehaynes1561 5 жыл бұрын

Always adored his voice - so powerful ....heaven

@SbiHK 4 жыл бұрын

This never fails to get the hairs on my arms standing up. Such a wonderful voice and so much emotion put into every word.

@ChepeluisChepeluis 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered this song and it’s amazing. Why does people insist on singing the same songs in auditions when we have this underrated gem

@user-ob2pe3ri1j 7 ай бұрын

its a well known piece used often from Miss Saigon

@bingovegas4867 3 ай бұрын

WHY DOES YOU TALK LIKE THIS?

@helenbarrett955 Жыл бұрын

Love this man so much,love this song 🎶his voice just gets stronger as he ages

@oblongreceptionist8486 9 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention I have now seen the new production and Hugh Maynard does a damn good job singing this fine song.

@mickmcknight162 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely remarkable, well sung Mr. Jones

@ianbradley7215 6 жыл бұрын

Bloody magnificent

@Skbeuker 7 жыл бұрын

what a voice

@kapitankapital6580 8 жыл бұрын

what a great voice!

@imricardxxo3283 4 жыл бұрын

i respect this man sooooo much

@jroshni414 8 жыл бұрын

Wow that just gave me goosebumps!!

@alexanderzamora5930 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting!!! I love him!

@waggstaff09 11 жыл бұрын

Would love to see him as John in the west end when it comes back!

@alexwalker6010 10 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks! I've always wanted to hear John sing this

@barbarellagb 8 жыл бұрын

zowee i love him, and wow does he look like a blonde ed norton. powerful.

@vikkithomas5390 11 жыл бұрын

@trainjustleft 10 жыл бұрын

I stood up at the end. Fantasic.

@brianeduardo1234 6 жыл бұрын

extraordinary.... fantastic show Miss Saigon but needs a lot of listening too... which is good

@Ambrosiatargaryen 11 жыл бұрын

This is incredible- brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for sharing

@mickymcful 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome song,brilliantly sung

@janemcfaddenmeep4199 7 жыл бұрын

Hes incredible 💜💜💜💜💜💜

@nmbundy131 11 жыл бұрын

absolutely outstanding....+++++. JOJ I love you....you all sang so lovely..

@deedeelizard 10 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT!!!

@rachelabbyalarcon4813 6 жыл бұрын

OH MY! GOOSEBUMPS 💕

@stevedean7120 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant rendition !

@odilondasilvarocha 7 жыл бұрын

grande cantor britânico, desconhecido no Brasil, numa linda canção de "Miss Saigon". Este cantor fez o 'Jean Valjean" em LES MISERABLES, em Londres....Excelente voz.

@lranl 11 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful - TY for sharing :) Xx

@jgreen66 9 жыл бұрын

Great rendition!

@annabcook1290 6 жыл бұрын

I feel that when God decided what voice the human male was to sound like this is exactly what he thought of.😀

@steveellis9167 7 жыл бұрын

Wow what a voice...

@steveellis9167 7 жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow...

@mariajosedebragancarebelop538 2 жыл бұрын

Magnifique !!!!Love Miss Saigon

@caesarvlantin 10 жыл бұрын

Goosebumps

@kennethyosores7249 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@bingovegas4867 3 ай бұрын

Simply brilliant 😢.

@isabelle133 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@brianeduardo1234 6 жыл бұрын

just fabulous.....

@smc0910 9 жыл бұрын

Superb!

@willstuart40 8 жыл бұрын

John looks like russell crowe and jonathon ross mixed together

@metsogrand 8 жыл бұрын

Maybe but he is a better singer than Russell .Just saw John as Valjean On Broadway .

@tiarnaellen7758 7 жыл бұрын

I can definitely see the Jonathan Ross resemblence now!

@sophiewelsh8619 2 жыл бұрын

Yikes... not very flattering comparisons! I don't think he quite resembles anyone.

@ethellevillamor101 9 жыл бұрын

perfect!!!

@annavonarendelle2684 8 жыл бұрын

Perfect!!!!

@margarethornall5760 7 жыл бұрын

fabulous as was Jon in phantom

@lindacollins9618 6 жыл бұрын

Omg and SO easy to look at🤗

@barbarahartley6448 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully sung...but breaks my heart.

@user-qi6on8mf7z 8 жыл бұрын

very very good

@leedscab123 11 жыл бұрын

WOW, HOLY SHIT JOHN OWEN JONES IS AWESOME.

@stephanierew8355 Жыл бұрын

Exquisite; Outstanding,

@jenniferodonnell6815 7 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@troyn757 Ай бұрын

Wow Wow Wow

@fmoretti 10 жыл бұрын

Immenso davvero!!!

@musicluvr0711 11 жыл бұрын

One of the most gorgeous things i have EVER heard in my life!

@yoyohihi940 11 жыл бұрын

JOJ should totally play John (haha because he's called John, but he'd make a fantastic Chris too)... Really hope to see him in Miss Saigon soon, 25th anniversary!!

@michaelgalt388 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering why he didn’t do the high note on “we failed to do” like the original version. But then, after listening to it again ( countless times😏), the very ambitious and long note at 4:08 Was followed by a very full voice transition to the next verse.... which was insane. How he managed to have any breathe at all to maintain that tone was impressive.

@fifuga8473 3 жыл бұрын

It was probably also that he was following the original Peter Polycarpou rendition of Bui Doi where you only have to sing "we failed to do" strongly but not high