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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.
Thank You For The Music
Lea Salonga Lyrics
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In fact, I'm a bit of a bore
If I tell a joke
You probably heard it before
But I have a talent
A wonderful thing
'cause everyone listens
I'm so grateful and proud
All I want is to sing it loud
[Chorus]
So, I say, thank you for the music
The songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be without a song or dance
What are we
So, I say, thank you for the music
For giving it to me
Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
Um, she says I began to sing long before I could talk
But, I often wonder how did it all start
To find that there's nothin' can capture a heart
Like a memory can
Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan
[Chorus]
I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair
I want to sing it out to everybody
What a joy, what a life, what a chance
Thank you for the music
The songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who could live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be without a song or dance
What are we
So, I say, thank you for the music
For giving it to me
So, I say, thank you for the music
For giving it to me
The song "Thank You For The Music" by Lea Salonga is an expression of gratitude for the power of music to bring joy and meaning to life. The opening lyrics set the tone of humility and self-awareness, with the singer acknowledging that she may not be anything special or particularly interesting, but she has a talent for singing that allows her to connect with others. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the singer thanking the universe or a higher power for the gift of music and everything it has brought into her life, from the joy of singing to the emotional resonance of memories and experiences that are captured through song.
The second verse delves deeper into the personal history behind the singer's love of music, with a reference to her mother's claims that she was a dancer before she could walk and a singer before she could talk. This highlights the theme of music as a form of inheritance or legacy, passed down from one generation to another as a way of connecting and communicating despite language or other barriers. The verse then shifts to a more philosophical reflection on the power of memory to capture the essence of a moment or emotion, and how music has the ability to evoke those feelings long after the moment has passed. The final chorus returns to the theme of gratitude and celebration, with the singer expressing her appreciation for the joy, life, and chance that music has given to her.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm nothing special
I don't have any outstanding qualities
In fact, I'm a bit of a bore
In reality, I'm rather plain and uninteresting
If I tell a joke
You probably heard it before
If I attempt to be humorous, it's quite likely that you've heard the punch-line already
But I have a talent
A wonderful thing
'cause everyone listens
When I start to sing
Despite my shortcomings, I have the gift of singing which captivates people's attention
I'm so grateful and proud
All I want is to sing it loud
I'm thankful for my talent and humbled by the opportunity to share it with others
[Chorus]
So, I say, thank you for the music
The songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be without a song or dance
What are we
So, I say, thank you for the music
For giving it to me
A song inspires joy and adds meaning to life. The gratitude for the music is expressed simply and truthfully in the chorus, with its repeatable message.
Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
Um, she says I began to sing long before I could talk
My mom tells me that I've always been drawn to rhythm and melody, even before I could properly use my limbs and vocal chords
But, I often wonder how did it all start
To find that there's nothin' can capture a heart
Like a memory can
Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan
I ponder how the roots of music were planted and realize there is nothing as powerful as the memories that music carries. Through those memories I feel connected to the source of music
[Chorus]
I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair
I want to sing it out to everybody
What a joy, what a life, what a chance
I feel a sense of fortune to be blessed with such an amazing talent. I aspire to share my gift with the world and enjoy the experience it brings me!
[Chorus]
So, I say, thank you for the music
For giving it to me
So, I say, thank you for the music
For giving it to me
After all is said and done, I express my gratitude one final time because music has given me something immeasurably valuable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Susan
[Verse 1]
I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore
If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before
But I have a talent, a wonderful thing
'Cause everyone listens when I start to sing
I'm so grateful and proud
All I want is to sing it out loud...
[Chorus]
So I say thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
[Post-Chorus]
Without a song or a dance, what are we?
So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me...
[Verse 2]
Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
She says I began to sing long before I could talk
And I've often wondered, how did it all start?
Who found out that nothing can capture a heart
Like a melody can?
Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan...
[Chorus]
[Post-Chorus]
[Bridge]
I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair
I wanna sing it out to everybody - what a joy, what a life, what a chance!
[Chorus]
[Post-Chorus]
Hernan Ladera
0:17
I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore
If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before
But I have a talent, a wonderful thing
'Cause everyone listens when I start to sing
I'm so grateful and proud
All I want is to sing it out loud
So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me
Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
She says I began to sing long before I could talk
And I've often wondered, how did it all start?
Who found out that nothing can capture a heart
Like a melody can?
Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan
So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me
I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair
I wanna sing it out to everybody
What a joy, what a life, what a chance!
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me
bobvocal
My favourite female voice of them all, once again it rings out so strong and clear
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Her voice is so clean and smooth I love it so much
PaleApple
Im playing this as my lullaby before I sleep,feeling comfortable so I used to play it everynight!
I wish I can attend atleast one of your future concerts when I finally can have my own money ..
I Love You,Lea!Always and Forever💗😊.
Always been the Best Performer for me!
,John Mac Donald
She always puts her own self into her singing
dougconley
Best version other than ABBA's I've heard. Wish she hadn't skipped the second verse though.
Xi LA Lu Eli
her voice is absolutely captures my heart very lively and strong.
Sally Hilarious
I am A Filipino. I love Lea Salonga with all my heart and am so proud with what she has done for our Country, but, I can say that no one can ever do this song the way Agnetha did. Abba owns this one. Even Karen Carpenter did this but not as good as Agnetha. Though, I love Lea's version. I believe, it was in her album 'Small Voice'.
zala
We sang it in the school choir. I love this song and most of all her. She is amazing
Chiffon
I love this!
Is this the reason why I’m singing this for my recital?! IT’S BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Nathanaëlle official
I love her voice. She can sing almost everything 😎