I think One Hand, One Heart is one of the most beautiful songs ever written :)
you should check out the recording Tevin Campbell (Hairspray) did of it years ago, it gives me the chills!!
Permalink Reply by Jen on August 21, 2008 at 8:36pm
After having been Maria in the show, I no longer care too much for I feel pretty. lol My favorite, hands down is a boy like that. So passionate and angry. Second choice is somewhere. I like how hopeful it is and how they dream of a better world where their love for eachother will be accepted.
It's so hard to pick because Bernstein was such a genius. The well known songs are great: Tonight, Maria, Somewhere. But the part of the show that always turns me into a wet noodle is where Maria, after arguing with Anita in "A Boy Like That," goes into "I Have a Love" (if that's what it's called; I'm not sure).
How to choose? Whether I'm a Shark or not, I can't get over any of the Jet songs. They're adorable. Gee, Officer Krupke has to be one of absolute favorites. I love the whole A Boy Like That/I Have a Love exchange. Such passion and feeling.
Eek, this show is too good to pick apart. Maria is a wonderful song too.
The Dance at the Gym has some pretty amazing music, though.