www.leasalonga.com
Her new comeback International cd "The Journey So Far" is now available in iTunes and will drop in stores August 9, 2011.
On November 7, 2005 she sold out Carnegie Hall in an all new show directed by Richard Jay-Alexander (Bette Midler’s Kiss My Brass tour; Barbra Streisand Timeless Farewell tour) and, just prior to that, launched her first major U.S. city concert tour with performances in San Francisco, Atlantic City, Honolulu, Maui, Chicago, Norfolk, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, grossing over one million dollars in ticket sales.
Salonga gained international stardom for her award-winning lead role as Kim on Broadway in the 1991 production of Miss Saigon. She not only won a Tony Award for “Outstanding Performance by an Leading Actress in a Musical,” but also the Outer Critics Circle Award, the Drama Desk Award and the Laurence Olivier Award (in London where Miss Saigon originated). Her vast array of theater credits also include Les Miserables as Eponine, the Witch in Into The Woods, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, The Goodbye Girl, They’re Playing Our Song, Grease, The Fantasticks, Paper Moon, The Bad Seed, The Sound of Music and Annie.
In Fall 2002, Salonga made another splash on Broadway starring in the hit revival of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammersteins’s Flower Drum Song, with a re-imagined book by David Henry Hwang, earning her another Tony nomination as Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical.
In March 2007, Lea returned to Broadway to star as Fantine in the 2006 revival of Les Miserables and in July 08 she’ll embark on a 39-week tour of Asia and the Philippines starring in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
A bona fide “Disney Princess”, Salonga can be heard on screen as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s blockbuster smash Aladdin. In a recent article in Southwest Magazine entitled the “50 Greatest Movie Soundtracks,” Aladdin was ranked #17 with specific note made of Miss Salonga’s version of “A Whole New World.” She is also the singing voice of Mulan in Mulan and Mulan 2.
She can be heard on the original cast recordings of Miss Saigon, Flower Drum Song (Broadway Revival), The King and I (with Julie Andrews and Ben Kingsley), The Nutcracker, Hey, Mr. Producer! and the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert. Lea has recorded over a dozen solo CD’s including Lea Salonga, Lea…In Love, By Heart, Songs from the Screen, Songs From Home, Lea…Live!, Lea Salonga: The Broadway Concert and, most recently Inspired.
Salonga has also made several notable appearances on such television shows as ER, As The World Turns, Hey, Mr. Producer and Russell Watson: The Voice for PBS and the PBS special Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert.
Lea is originally from the Philippines and she currently maintains residences in New York, Los Angeles and Manila. Her proudest production to date is her daughter Nicole, born in May 06.
Happiness
Lea Salonga Lyrics
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You know some kids ask us what happiness really is.
Well, to me happiness is a hamburger, going to the movies, new clothes.
Well, what's your happiness, gerard?
Gerard:
My happiness is a hotdog sandwich, new rubber shoes, new t-shirts,
New jeans and also my favorite part of happiness is love.
Lea:
Happiness is two kinds of ice cream
Finding your skate key, telling the time
Happiness is learning to whistle
Tying your shoe for the very first time
Happiness is playing the drum in your own school band
And happiness is walking hand in hand
Gerard:
Happiness is five different crayons
Knowing a secret, climbing a tree
Happiness is finding a nickel
Catching a firefly, setting him free
Happiness is being alone every now and then
And happiness is coming home again
Lea:
Happiness is morning and evening
Gerard:
Daytime and nighttime, too
Both:
For happiness is anyone and anything at all
That's loved by you
Gerard:
Happiness is having a sister
Lea:
Sharing a sandwich
Both:
Getting along
Happiness is singing together when day is through
And happiness is those who sing with you
Happiness is morning and evening
Daytime and nighttime, too
For happiness is anyone and anything at all
That's loved by you
The lyrics to "Happiness" by Lea Salonga and Gerard Salonga describe the simple pleasures in life that bring joy and happiness. They acknowledge that happiness is subjective and varies for each person. Lea mentions things like a hamburger, going to the movies, and new clothes, while Gerard includes hotdogs, new rubber shoes, and love. The chorus expresses that anything and anyone that is loved can bring happiness. The verses go on to list different experiences that bring happiness, such as learning new skills, finding small treasures, or enjoying company.
The song captures the innocence and joy of childhood, where the small things in life can fill one's heart with happiness. In a world where happiness can sometimes feel fleeting, the song reminds listeners to appreciate the simple things that bring joy, regardless of how small or insignificant they may seem.
Overall, "Happiness" is a heartwarming and uplifting song that celebrates the simple joys of life and highlights the importance of cherishing the people and things that bring us happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
You know some kids ask us what happiness really is.
Lea and Gerard are discussing what happiness means to them after some kids asked them about it.
Well, to me happiness is a hamburger, going to the movies, new clothes.
Lea's happiness comes from simple pleasures like eating a hamburger, watching movies, or buying new clothes.
Well, what's your happiness, gerard?
Gerard is asked to share what makes him happy.
My happiness is a hotdog sandwich, new rubber shoes, new t-shirts, New jeans and also my favorite part of happiness is love.
Gerard's happiness also comes from material things like wearing new clothes, but he values love the most.
Happiness is two kinds of ice cream Finding your skate key, telling the time Happiness is learning to whistle Tying your shoe for the very first time Happiness is playing the drum in your own school band And happiness is walking hand in hand
For Lea, happiness is a variety of small experiences like enjoying different flavors of ice cream, learning new skills like whistling or tying shoes, playing an instrument, and sharing intimate moments with someone.
Happiness is five different crayons Knowing a secret, climbing a tree Happiness is finding a nickel Catching a firefly, setting him free Happiness is being alone every now and then And happiness is coming home again
Gerard's happiness also comes from small things like having a variety of crayons, enjoying nature, finding money or catching bugs, and appreciating alone time and returning home.
Happiness is morning and evening
Happiness can be found any time of day, including morning and evening.
Daytime and nighttime, too
Happiness can also be found during the day and at night.
For happiness is anyone and anything at all That's loved by you
Lea and Gerard conclude that happiness is different for everyone, but it often involves loving and caring for someone or something.
Happiness is having a sister
For Gerard, having a sibling brings happiness.
Sharing a sandwich
Sharing food with his sister also brings Gerard happiness.
Getting along
Getting along with others is another aspect of happiness for Gerard.
Happiness is singing together when day is through And happiness is those who sing with you
Lastly, singing with others and feeling connected to people is a source of happiness for both Lea and Gerard.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM ANDERSON, THEO HUTCHCRAFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lea:
You know some kids ask us what happiness really is
Well, to me happiness is a hamburger, going to the movies, new clothes
Well, what's your happiness, gerard?
Gerard:
My happiness is a hotdog sandwich, new rubber shoes, new t-shirts
New jeans and also my favorite part of happiness is love
Lea:
Happiness is two kinds of ice cream
Finding your skate key, telling the time
Happiness is learning to whistle
Tying your shoe for the very first time
Happiness is playing the drum in your own school band
And happiness is walking hand in hand
Gerard:
Happiness is five different crayons
Knowing a secret, climbing a tree
Happiness is finding a nickel
Catching a firefly, setting him free
Happiness is being alone every now and then
And happiness is coming home again
Lea:
Happiness is morning and evening
Gerard:
Daytime and nighttime, too
Both:
For happiness is anyone and anything at all
That's loved by you
Gerard:
Happiness is having a sister
Lea:
Sharing a sandwich
Both:
Getting along
Happiness is singing together when day is through
And happiness is those who sing with you
Happiness is morning and evening
Daytime and nighttime, too
For happiness is anyone and anything at all
That's loved by you
@breanacourtneysioco7450
Si manang tlga, basta mkita ko lbg muka nya pipindutin ko agd at papanuorin.
Who's with me??
@daimosori
ang ganda ni Lea, kahit anong hairstyle!
@cleroulhiloca5168
Walang duda, magkapatid talaga ang dalawa...
@sarachase1940
Both are so adorable and have great voices. I know their mother is so proud.
@strethy
Gerard has a beautiful voice!
@edgarjosephuy7836
strethy @@
@corazonyago425
when i went to new york last july 2000 we watched miss saigon hoping to watch you as kim. i was diasappointed coz it was not you.Now with utube i can follow you anytime.Thank you so much for this.
@EraSarigumba
listening to this song brings me to tears. I used to listen to this when I was a littlr girl.
@djnava7444
happiness is listening and whatching these two!!!
@leibertis2618
❤ Looking forward to seeing their Y2023 version