Brightman has received over 180 Gold and Platinum sales awards in over 40 different countries around the world and is the only artist to hold #1 spots on the Billboard Classical and Dance charts simultaneously, her other achievements feature her ranking by the Recording Industry Association of America as the best-selling female classical artist of the twenty-first century and a Guinness World Record for the success of “Time to Say Goodbye,” the best-selling single in German recording history.
She has established herself as the world's biggest selling soprano of all time, She has sold 78 million albums worldwide, including 40 million copies of the soundtrack of The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical), 26 million albums, over two million DVDs and 10 million copies of the single " Time to Say Goodbye "as a soloist.
She made her debut as a dancer in troupes such as Hot Gossip and later released a string of disco singles. She was a musical theatre performer and partner of theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom she originated roles including Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera.
After her divorce, Brightman became a crossover artist with former Enigma producer Frank Peterson. Her style, a blend of classical vocals and pop-inspired instrumentation and arrangement, earned her further success.
She is often cited as the woman who paved the way for other international success stories such as Il Divo, Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. She is said to be worth as much as £30m (about US$49m).
All I Ask Of You
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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No more talk of darkness,
forget these wide-eyed fears;
I'm here, nothing can harm you,
my words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom,
let daylight dry your tears;
I'm here, with you, beside you,
Christine (Sarah)
Say you'll love me ev'ry waking moment;
turn my head with talk of summertime.
Say you need me with you now and always;
promise me that all you say is true,
that's all I ask of you.
Raoul
Let me be your shelter,
let me be your light;
you're safe, no one will find you,
your fears are far behind you.
Christine
All I want is freedom,
a world with no more night;
and you, always beside me
, to hold me and to hide me.
These lyrics are from the song, All I Ask of You, in the musical Phantom of the Opera. The scene in which this song is sung takes place when Raoul, a nobleman and Christine's love interest, finds her in the stage room after she has been taken away by the Phantom. Raoul reassures Christine that he will protect her from the darkness and all the fears that she had while she was under the Phantom's control. He promises to love her every waking moment and to always be there for her. These words comfort Christine and she asks Raoul to promise her that he will always stay true to her, and provide her with freedom and a world with no more darkness.
The lyrics in this song convey a sense of protection, comfort, and love. Raoul's words express his feelings of love and his desire to protect Christine from all danger while Christine's words reveal her desire for freedom and her yearning to be with Raoul forever. Both characters express their love and devotion towards each other and their willingness to overcome any adversity that they may face. Through this duet, the audience can see the deep love and bond that exists between Raoul and Christine.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Charles Hart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe
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@johnbernard6754
So many cover versions have been made of this modern classic, but none come close to this version This is the best of all time
@clitiatco
This is the original.
@awinipedrogideon9426
@@clitiatco very 👍
@spindoktor4378
I couldn't agree with you more. This is a perfect pairing for this song.
@rogershirley2857
Dosnt touch Crawfords voice.
@JustMe-999a
No way. His voice is far too weak.
@Fornax2008
This melts my heart, makes me feel that anything is possible. That you can be in love with a person every day of your life, even if you are 60 or 70 years together, as if it were the first day you fell in love. See that smile, hear that voice that captivates you, and never get tired, never get bored. It' s very beautiful to think that this kind of love is real. Love and respect forever, to Sarah Brightman and Cliff Richard.
@andrewlloydwebber1808
Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from you all. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you
@marcleysens7716
Cliff is a master. He has great unforced range.
Here's another great one by Sir Cliff.
https://youtu.be/B26pyWvYuCc
@junevanstaden7288
Agree absolutely