Famous songs recommended for musical beginners

Sister Act — I Will Follow HimSister Act Cast

I Will Follow Him [with Japanese translation] from Sister Act

This is a comedy film about Whoopi Goldberg, blessed with a dynamite voice, who witnesses a murder, is chased, and causes all sorts of commotion while being hidden in a convent.

“I Will Follow Him” is performed in the church by Whoopi together with a large group of nuns, and it’s absolutely overwhelming.

Released in 1992.

The original is Peggy March’s 1963 version.

Jesus Christ Superstar ~ I Don’t Know How to Love HimYvonne Elliman

Jesus Christ Superstar (’73) I don’t know how to love him

Jesus Christ Superstar is a distinctive work that portrays, in a rock style, how Jesus Christ and his disciples lived up to the time of his crucifixion and death.

Mary Magdalene, who appears in the New Testament, sings in a ballad about her inner turmoil as she loves Jesus as a man.

A Chorus Line — OneA Chorus Line Cast

A Chorus Line – One ( Finale)

A Chorus Line premiered on stage in 1975 and was adapted into a film in 1985.

The renowned actor Michael Douglas serves as the producer, and his former lover, Cassie—who comes to audition—is played by Alyson Reed.

The song One is a piece you can still hear today, including in commercials.

Grease — Love Duet (You’re the One That I Want)John Travolta & Olivia Newton John

Grease – You’re The One That I Want [HQ+Lyrics]

A high school girl (played by Olivia Newton-John), who used to be a straight-A student, transforms into a fully sexy woman! Travolta is stunned by her, and then the two sing, “You’re the one that I want.” It’s the youth of 1950s America.

The Band Wagon — Dancing in the DarkMGM Studio Orchestra

Cyd Charisse – Dancing in the Dark / シド・チャリシー – バンド・ワゴン 1953

A young Cyd Charisse strolling through a park at night, and Fred Astaire, already entering middle age.

The highlight is Astaire’s exquisitely refined dance as he escorts Charisse.

Playing in the background of the scene where the two dance with feather-light steps is “Dancing in the Dark.”

Mary Poppins ~ Chim Chim Cher-eeJulie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke

Mary Poppins Soundtrack- Chim Chim Cheree

Mr.

Banks, a difficult banker, throws the children’s note—asking for a nanny who is kind, lovely, gentle, and fun—into the fireplace.

The note floats up the chimney and rises high into the sky, reaching Mary Poppins.

She is a mysterious nanny who arrives out of nowhere, riding the wind with an open umbrella in hand.

The leading role in this fantastical story was played by Julie Andrews.

“Chim Chim Cher-ee” is still a very delightful song to listen to.

Fiddler on the Roof — Sunrise, SunsetTopol & Miriam Karlin

sunrise sunset in fiddler on the roof.

A musical depicting a Jewish family living in the Ukrainian region around the end of the 19th century.

In Japan, the protagonist Tevye was played by Hisaya Morishige, and it became one of his signature roles.

In the 1964 film version, the Israeli actor Topol portrayed Tevye, and the work received high acclaim.