Top Ten Best Songs from Musicals
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1Defying Gravity - Wicked
This song is perfect. It really shows how Elphaba has become her own person, how she is on her was to becoming the "Wicked" Witch of the West. It is such an empowering song, and it sounds amazing as well.
Definitely the best musical song ever! Especially when sung by the amazing Kerry Ellis!
Amazing, the musical contributes to the emotional lyrics which are just out standing! Kerry Ellis was an amazing in it!
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2One Day More - Les Miserables
I played in the pit on my school's production of Les Mis and nothing brought more emotion to me than this song. This song and The Confrontation were the two songs I took the time to learn all the words to, and I still remember this as the epic ending to the first act, leaving me even more satisfied than the finale of the second act.
Every song from les mis is amazing so all of them should be in the top ten! This song is particularly good because all of the cast is involved in singing it which makes it so powerful and emotional.
Wow, enough said. Fantastic piece, great harmonics, powerful and emotional. Just great
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3A Little Priest - Sweeney Todd
Awesome song, I love it, couldn't get it out of my head after listening just once. I love Helena's voice. Even if you haven't seen the musical you get what their doing to the customers. It's definitely my favourite musical next to The Phantom of the Opera.
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4Seasons of Love - Rent
its a fabulous, amaaing song and its 525600 percnet awesum. it has gfot to be one of my very favourite songs of a ll time!
its beautiful, because it has all the things I love the most in it
its beautiful, because it has all the things I love the most in it
Rent is honestly the best musical I have ever seen and this song in particular is just fabulous
This is a heartfelt and serious song and the melody is so catchy.
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5On My Own - Les Miserables
On My Own is one of the greatest songs from any musical ever! When you can hear the pure tragedy in Eponine's voice, well, let's just say, your eyes become Niagara Falls. Samantha Barks. That's all that needs to be said.
On My Own is one of those songs that everyone can relate to. The raw emotion of the song makes it definitely my favourite from Les Miserables and my all time favourite musical song too. Frances Ruffelle's version is my favourite but Samantha Barks is really good too.
On My Own has the same exact melody as I Dreamed a Dream. On My Own has such a great sound quality. The Broadway Actors and Actresses do a great job expressing emotion and true feelings, this song is truly inspiring.
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6And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going - Dreamgirls
One of the most powerful ballads I believe ever written it is purely beautiful from start to finish... depending how it is performed of course :) in other words Jennifer Holliday performing this = PURE GOLD
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7Anthem - Chess
I will not stop voting for this song until it reaches its rightful place as number 1.
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8He Lives In You - Lion King
Great song telling the story of however you lose someone they live on in your memory where they will remain, especially a family member as many people will say they look like you. Hence the words he lives in you.
This is a great song because it shows if one of your relatives die then there still here but in you
Wow I really love this song and lion king. I have to say that lion king is the best movie ever. He lives in you is also probably the most exciting son and farther kind of moment that I love. Thanks
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9Think of Me - Phantom of the Opera
YESYESYES! LOVE THIS SONG! It's an amazing song! THe background music is wonderful, and it is filled with so much emotion! I tear up just hearing the background music! Her voice is wonderful, and it brings joy to my soul!
If you have a high voice this song would be perfect- just don't sing it Carlotta way!
This song is simply powerful and gut-wrenching.
Wishing You Were Soomehow Here Again is as good.
But then again, I just love Phantom of the Opera.
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Wishing You Were Soomehow Here Again is as good.
But then again, I just love Phantom of the Opera.
10(Ya Got) Trouble - Music Man
The way that he spins every sentence off of the last is just wonderful, the tune is fantastic, the words are humorous, and overall I think (ya got) trouble is an amazing song and definitely one of the top 10
It's unfair to try to speculate the "best" numbers of all time. Having said that, "Trouble" must be in the conversation. It's brilliant, upbeat, and Robert Preston's delivery is impeccable.
Shipoopi is better, but everything from the Music Man is superb.
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11The Music of the Night - Phantom of the Opera
This song speaks to me like no other. Every time I listen to it, I swear, I get these crazy chills. Phantom of the Opera is one of my absolute favorite musicals of all time and it's mainly because of the fantastic songs in the production. This has always been my favorite song because it has that chilling sweet tone to it. Love you Phantom!
There's just something about this song... I'm a musician, composer, and singer... And this just so beautiful to me. The pain, the sorrow, the beauty... The melody, everything about it. The story of a man who writes the wonders only music can tell in the dead of night because no one will care enough to listen to it, despite the fact that it's perfection... It's a twisted lullaby, and it's perfect.
The perfect song for Phantom to sing to Christine. The way the song is written allows for many different interpretations which have ranged from more commanding and down to business Phantoms to the more traditional seducing and mysterious Phantom, portrayed well by Michael Crawford and Ramin Karimloo most notably. Overall, this is the perfect song to fit the scene, and is amazing in all aspects.
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12The Time Warp - The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Love rocky horror!
I know it all off by heart! Its amazing!
now I can't get it out of my head!
13I Dreamed a Dream - Les Miserables
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS ISN'T HIGHER ON THE LIST!
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14The Phantom of the Opera - Phantom of the Opera
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15Seventy Six Trombones - Music Man
16Summer Nights - Grease
Love it... Great song
It's the best ever. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John sing the most beautiful duet for such a great musical.
I like this one the most because it's the only one I know
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17I Belong to Me - Elisabeth
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18I'm Here - The Color Purple
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19That's How You Know - Enchanted
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20All That Jazz - Chicago
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21I Am Changing - Dreamgirls
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22All I Ask of You - Phantom of the Opera
I can't believe that this is any higher up this is way more amazing than annie of defying gravity. Any thing from phantom of the opera is great!
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23I'll Make a Man out of You - Mulan
Love this sing, its so empowering and fun!
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24A Little Fall of Rain - Les Miserables
I love this song! Eponine and Marius sing a lovely duet, and it is obviously extremely heartfelt. This should be much higher on the list than it is!
Great song with so much emotions
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25It's Your Wedding Day - Wedding Singer
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26America, F*** Yeah! - Team America
This song from Team America World Police is so full of testosterone, gays will want to become straight and stay straight.
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27Maybe - Annie
I love maybe I was in annie and my friend was the lead so its really important to me it such a strong meaning its this girl with no hope and is asking for help
As a former orphan, I identified with this song as a little kid. You can really feel Annie's pain and longing for a mom and dad. Very emotional.
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I love this song because it has a good reason in the lyrics. It is all about dreaming and that one day it might come true. Also Annie is a wonderful hart warming film with humor and seriousness. It is a great film for all ages. WELL DONE! 10/10
28You Can't Stop the Beat - Hairspray
29Let the Sunshine In - Hair
30Do Re Mi - The Sound of Music
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31Uncle F**** - South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut
32Everyone has AIDS - Team America
Everyone has AIDS! Only the creators of South Park could ever get away with something like that.
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33Popular - Wicked
So good! My favorite from all musicals!
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34Tomorrow - Annie
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35Like No Man I've Ever Seen - Tarzan
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36On the Street Where You Live - My Fair Lady
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37Montage - Team America
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38White Boys - Hair
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39The Winner Takes It All - Mamma Mia
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40Happy Working Song - Enchanted
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41Someone Else's Story - Chess
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42Mijn Leven is van Mij - Elisabeth
43Hakuna Matata - Lion King
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44Greased Lightnin' - Grease
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45I'm Super (Thanks for Asking) - South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut.
46I Just Can't Wait to Be King - Lion King
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47My Body - The Life
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48I Know Him So Well - Chess
Love this song, genuine talent
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49Fame - Fame
I did this musical at my school. I got the role of Goody. I got such great memories from the musical! One of the best was when at the end of every show, we would belt out this song. It is pure genius.
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50Blame Canada - South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut
51America - West Side Story
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52Maybe This Time - Cabaret
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53Show Me - My Fair Lady
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54Joanna (Reprise) - Sweeney Todd
The movie rendition of this song sounds so nice. Really impressed by Johnny debs performance simply stunning if you ask me
55La Resistance Lives On - South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut
56I Am So Proud - Mikado
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57Honestly Sincere - Bye Bye Birdie
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58Honey Honey - Mamma Mia
very good!
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59Stars - Les Miserables
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60Empty Chairs at Empty Tables - Les Miserables
This really should be in the top ten. I don't know how it's not. This is a gut wrenchingly beautiful song. Calling it genius would be an understatement. Having Empty Chairs at Empty Tables at the 90th spot really shows how credible this list is - not very.
Agreed this song should be in the top ten without any question. I still get chills every time I listen to the song. The dynamics are incredible! 10/10
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61Cell Block Tango - Chicago
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62Good Morning Baltimore - Hairspray
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63La Vie Boheme - Rent
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64Any Dream Will Do - Joseph
Simple but very uplifting! What a wonderful lyrics and melody!
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65Will I - Rent
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66Epiphany - Sweeney Todd
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67Do You Hear the People Sing? - Les Miserables
This is like, the anthem to the French Revolution. Revolution in general. How is that not awesome?
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68For Good - Wicked
Such a relatable song! Glinda and elphaba seem hard to relate to but they're not. I think of my friend every time I listen to this song. The lyrics are just beautiful. I especially love glinda's verse
This song is truly stunning! The thought of never seeing your best friend again is chilling, the lyrics represent the understanding of friendship, listen to it if you haven't.
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69Over the Rainbow - The Wizard of Oz
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70Memory - Cats
I think this is one of the most amazing musical songs ever and deserves a higher place, I find it a very emotional and meaningful song
Thi song is just too much it gives me goosebumps
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71Three Little Maids From School Are We - Mikado
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72Come What May - Moulin Rouge
Wouldn't we all love to have a secret song? To know that whatever circumstances may seem to be, a snatch of melody can reassure us of undying love.
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73Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say) - Jesus Christ Superstar
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74One Hand, One Heart - West Side Story
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75I Can Hear the Bells - Hairspray
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76Angel of Music - Phantom of the Opera
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77The Sound of Music - The Sound of Music
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78Home - Beauty and the Beast
How is this not in the top 10, absolutely great
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79Anything Goes - Anything Goes
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80Maria - West Side Story
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81If I Were a Rich Man - Fiddler On the Roof
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82Suddenly Seymour - Little Shop of Horrors
Just awesome! It makes me chill every time I hear it.
You can feel how much he loves her and how much she needs someone like him.
It is love in music!
83Confrontation - Jekyll and Hyde
Check out Anthony Warlow's Recording of this on youtube and judge for yourself. This objectively belongs in the top ten.
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84Cool - West Side Story
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85High Flying, Adored - Evita
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86Old Man River - Showboat
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87The Ballad of Sweeney Todd - Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
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88Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd - The Wall
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89Life Support - Rent
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90Master of the House - Les Miserables
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91Our Time - Merrily We Roll Along
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92Easy to Be Hard - Hair
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93My Friends - Sweeney Todd
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94Those Magic Changes - Grease
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95Secret of Survival - The Wind in the Willows
The message in this song is actually true. Everyone's out for themselves and no one else.
A very chilling villain song. "It's our secret of survival in this very nasty world. Now you see us, now you don't. Now you hear us, now you won't. "
96Superstar - Jesus Christ Superstar
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97You Can't Win - The Wiz
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98You Won't Succeed on Broadway - Spamalot
99My Eyes - Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog
One of the best villain songs EVER! This, "Brand New Day" and "Slipping" are the best villain songs ever! It has both Dr Horrible and Penny singing together but about opposite feelings! She's good and he's evil (but awesome)
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100Goodbye Love - Rent
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This list was created 5 years, 48 days ago and has been voted on over 1,000 times. This top ten list contains 200 items, has been remixed 21 times.
Updated Sunday, May 19, 2013
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