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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.
Sing
Lea Salonga Lyrics
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Sing out loud, sing out strong
Sing of good things, not bad
Sing out happy, not sad
Sing, sing a song
Make it simple
To last your whole life long
For anyone else to hear
Just sing, sing a song
La la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
[Chorus]
Sing, sing a song
Let the world sing along
Sing of love there could be
Sing for you and for me
Sing, sing a song
Make it simple
To last your whole life long
Don't worry if it's not good enough
For anyone else to hear
Just sing, sing a song
(Just sing, sing a song)
Just sing, sing a song
La la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la [Repeat until fade]
The song "Sing" by Lea Salonga is a cheerful and uplifting song that encourages people to sing, regardless of their singing ability. The song suggests that people should focus on good things and happiness, rather than dwelling on negative thoughts and emotions. The tone of the song is positive and uplifting, encouraging people to simply enjoy singing and sharing their love for music with others.
The lyrics suggest that people should not worry about whether or not their singing is good enough for others to hear. Instead, the focus should be on enjoying the experience and making it simple enough to last a lifetime. The chorus encourages the world to sing along and to sing about the love that could be shared between people.
Overall, the song "Sing" is a delightful and inspiring composition that reminds people of the power of music to bring joy and happiness into their lives. It encourages people to sing even when they are feeling down or uncertain, reminding them that music has the ability to lift their spirits and put a smile on their faces.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing, sing a song
Express yourself through singing. Share your voice with the world.
Sing out loud, sing out strong
Sing with confidence and conviction, let your emotions and strengths be heard.
Sing of good things, not bad
Sing of positive things that bring joy and hope, not negative things that bring sadness and despair.
Sing out happy, not sad
Sing with joy and happiness, not with sorrow or pain.
Make it simple to last your whole life long
Create a song that is easy to remember and will stay with you forever.
Don't worry if it's not good enough for anyone else to hear
Don’t worry about being perfect or gaining the approval of others, sing for your own enjoyment and self-expression.
Let the world sing along
Share your song with others, let them join in and sing along.
Sing of love there could be
Sing of a world where love and understanding exists.
Sing for you and for me
Sing for yourself and for others, to bring joy and happiness to all.
Just sing, sing a song
Don’t overthink it, just sing and enjoy the moment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LOUIS PRIMA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Real 0
She's not just a singer. She's a freakin' legend. A music icon.
jaden master
Truly a legend...
Nick Lubrino
About 30 years ago, “Actors Equity” tried to block her work visa with immigration because she was taking a job away from an American. How many Americans can sing like that?
Maybelle Samson
I couldn't believe that All these years, all these era, Lea is immortal. A part of every happiness of every woman's psyché, her eternal golden voice. Dad, you certainly know how to make every daughter fulfilled, not just happy. This is a first class wedding I ever witnessed.
jiahb
So humble <3
ceasefire15
One of the greatest for sure. You think Disney princesses, you think of her.
THWB
Lea is a Broadway icon! Broadway stars are very exclusive performers so seeing them live, AT A WEDDING. Is truly a privilege.
DG Cave
I think the groom is a fan of linking park 😳
martin masadao
How did she become a ‘broadway icon”?
Altamira Reyes
@martin masadaoShe has starred in numerous broadway musicals with major roles (e.g., Les Miserables) and part of the Disney hall of famers.