This is when James was rehearsing for a non-equity production of WEST SIDE STORY back in 1993.  I’m obsessed with how great he sounds.  AND how devastating the background vocals are at the beginning.

1. james wesley does sound great! and those background vocals are very devastating!

   Comment by james — February 22, 2009 @ 12:28 pm

2. So good. Someone give that man a show.

   Comment by Todd — February 22, 2009 @ 2:49 pm

3. WOW! one of the best I’ve heard!

   Comment by Christopher — February 23, 2009 @ 8:56 am

4. As a first soprano, I am always very envious of the lower ranges male voices can reach. This is one of the loveliest songs ever and James did a super job. He should do a cabaret act or something, seriously. Snaps for James and CUT on those background dudes. Gah.

   Comment by Melanie — February 24, 2009 @ 11:33 am

5. In my head, I picture this entire scene with a one of those background vocalists being catty as James sings.

   “Whatever with Miss Thang over there getting the role of Tony. I can totally out-sing him. Oh, my cue is coming up…”

   *sung (if that’s what you can call it)*
   “MARIA…” <– Epic fail.

   Kudos to James on his rendition here!

   Comment by Mike — February 25, 2009 @ 8:03 pm

6. Most devistating background vocals ever. They should be kicked. hard.

   But James, he was excellent

   Comment by Alaina — March 2, 2009 @ 9:01 pm

7. AHAHA! I laughed out LOUD at the beginning, you’re so incredibly right about the background vocals. And about him sounding fabulous for the rest of the song.

   Comment by Lizzi — March 16, 2009 @ 8:02 pm

8. God those guys sucked!

   James sounds beautiful and so happy to hit that note!!

   Comment by Mario — November 27, 2009 @ 7:50 pm

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