The PASSION and EMOTION of this song is chef's kiss. Chris's flawless execution, the ensemble, Lin's writings, it's perfect. The *CHILLS*

@AirForceFalcons_9922

3 жыл бұрын

Chills INDEED!!!

@hanaeve__

3 жыл бұрын

Right!!!

@jf7098

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@hobowithstick

3 жыл бұрын

I cry EVERYTIME

@DJinSINTON

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t have said it better myself! Well said!

i love how Lin and the entire ensemble in the back are just smiling as Chris KILLS IT.

@tassymccormick

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!! I love that part!

@lexivititoe5088

3 жыл бұрын

I saw a hand reach up from the crowd-

@tassymccormick

3 жыл бұрын

@@lexivititoe5088 I actually think that is Alex Lacamoire directing the orchestra.

Totally agree that Chris should get more recognition for his performance in this. There was not a single shaky or off note in the entire number. Arguably the strongest voice in the cast.

@shilohhbanda

2 жыл бұрын

he’s amazing

@hutchyyy6444

2 жыл бұрын

@@DeviousApple no no honey, we don't bash other talent just to make a point 🙏🙏

@gusfring8405

2 жыл бұрын

His range while having that masculine-like voice

@xXGabrielTrapXx

2 жыл бұрын

and he was almost crying too most of the song

@Quotenwagnerianer

2 жыл бұрын

More recognition? Come on he totally stole the show with his acting and singing. He was the secret star of this show.

The way he slips into that first "One Last Time" is like slipping into a warm bath. Just so beautiful and comfortable. One of my favorite songs!

@cyndianderson7056

3 жыл бұрын

I love your analogy. It perfectly describes it.

@hollyacosta8579

2 жыл бұрын

So smooth!!!

@shilohhbanda

2 жыл бұрын

it’s so good

Chris Jackson's voice is almost...buttery? It's truly soothing on the ears.

@tantev

3 жыл бұрын

For me, it's the same effect as Luther Vandross. Smooth, and then those notes are just achingly beautiful.

@gatepromise

3 жыл бұрын

Hot melted chocolate

@bananabot151

3 жыл бұрын

Warm caramel

@kharismamessam

Жыл бұрын

I think of butter and sugar, that's mental! I have really similar imagery! Like the grit of sugar and the smoothness of butter mixed

@mikem4213

2 ай бұрын

It’s velvet

I love all the parts of this song. The humour at the start (“whatever it is Jefferson started it”), to the smooth dialog in the middle, where they act so naturally you almost forget they’re actually singing, to the overlapping spoken/sung text of the speech, to the chorus and belt at the end...THIS is what theatre is for me.

@AuthorZaraHoffman

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@lisamartin969

3 жыл бұрын

That’s one of the things about this musical - it is essentially an opera. All singing, which means you almost forget that there is singing. When you switch back between dialogue and song you are more aware of the singing.

@blind_t2

2 жыл бұрын

oh, and don’t forget, I’m sorry what?

The irony of this song being called one last time is that I am incapable of only listening to it once. I always go back and play it like 5 more times and I really never want any time listening to this to be the last time

The film was shot near the time the original cast were beginning to leave the show. Jonathan Groff had already left and just came back for the performances needed to create the film. I wonder if part of Chris's emotion was knowing that those were the last times the the original cast would perform together. This was the beginning of the end of a journey they had been on together for a long time. Whatever the reason....he is amazing!

@Brianwright808

Жыл бұрын

I believe Chris came back for the film, as well. This really was "One Last Time", but I could be wrong. Just what I heard.

I've said it once and I'll say it 1000 times, Christopher Jackson could sing the Dictionary and I would still be moved to tears.

Back when I first fell into the Hamilton rabbit hole a few years ago, this song stood out to me. I found myself especially anticipating it each time I listened to the soundtrack. My god, Chris Jackson is an artist. And the song is unlike any other in the show. It can't quite be classified as a particularly fun song, or a sad one, or one that exists mainly to move the plot along (though it's certainly an important part in the story). It's a rare happy tearjerker, and has such a pure beauty to it without being overly joyous or overly somber. It did seem unfairly overlooked for a long time. It's wonderful to see it get singled out for some well-deserved love.

Lin shared that Chris was 'upset' when Lin called him for this role. He had doubts about playing a slave owner for obvious reasons. Lin convinced him to go through with it, and we're all lucky he did. Chris was absolutely perfect for this.

@loveislikeakiss

3 жыл бұрын

He brings that into another song as well, at the end when Phillipa sings about speaking out against slavery you should look at Chris. But besides this, Washington did set his slaves free in his will. It created a whole different mess with spouses of his slaves being owned by other people, and children and whatnot. But in the end he did see which way the nation had to go.

@charlottecunningham2141

3 жыл бұрын

Chris had such a elegant and regal stage presence

@nuno.picado

3 жыл бұрын

@@loveislikeakiss That was Washington? I was under the impression it was Thomas Jefferson that freed his slaves after his death.

@loveislikeakiss

3 жыл бұрын

@@nuno.picado he didn't even give freedom to Sally, she had to fight to get freedom for their children

@nuno.picado

3 жыл бұрын

@@loveislikeakiss Yes, I was just reading about it. I don't know why I had that idea. I stand corrected, thank you.

Okay, theatre nerd moment, but the lyrics, the solo/duet, Chris putting on the jacket in the background, standing next to Lin, then Lin stepping back so Chris can have center stage. Chills in the best way.

I am a high school English teacher in a very conservative school district. On the morning after the 2020 election I knew I had students coming in who would be coming to school happy, sad, angry, confused, relieved... To keep politics out of my classroom but to still somehow address the elephant in the room, I just played this song with a printout of the lyrics and watched for their reaction. We talked about how, coming from a monarchist system, the idea of a “peaceful transfer of power” was in and of itself revolutionary and set the important precedent that presidents do not serve indefinitely. He taught us “how to say goodbye.” It was a moment I’ll treasure in an otherwise sh**storm of a school year.

@stephanipeloquin4631

Жыл бұрын

You're a great teacher!

From the first time hearing him sing this to the millionth time, I still get goosebumps and tear up. He has one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard. I think he should play the Phantom. How do we get a petition started for this?

@RealAngelOfMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, he'd be awesome 😍😍😍😍😍😍

@kellydavis1837

3 жыл бұрын

He would be amazing!!!

@sarahglidewell567

3 жыл бұрын

Same.

@carohuitron

3 жыл бұрын

I'll sign that petition!!!

@stephanipeloquin4631

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I still get so excited listening to this! Every single time ❤️❤️❤️

Lin always tell Cris: "if I have a job, you have a job"

@MommaO09

3 жыл бұрын

They're brothers of the heart.

@debbiedoodiedandi

2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I see them in something togetjer, I Always say that to myself!

@bronaghcannon8349

2 жыл бұрын

We should get Dominoes! :P

It doesn’t matter how many times I listen to Chris sing this it still just melts my heart with the emotion ❤️

@tassymccormick

3 жыл бұрын

I get teary eyed every time

@MarieBallin09

3 жыл бұрын

@@tassymccormick same!!!!

The overlapping of Lin singing and Chris coming in singing always gives me chills. Every single time.

When Chris sings this I’m always a perfect mixture between crying and smiling

This might actually be my favorite song of the show, because it DOES show the humanity of our founding fathers. I also love the line "I want to teach them to say goodbye" because the colonies were used to having an absent king that demanded their labor and taxes without ever being present (I can't even remember if the king ever came to visit the colonies?). Counter that with a war hero who could have easily decided to run for president every 4 years for the rest of his life and he probably would have won simply because the people would have gladly kept a war hero in office until he died. (Keep in mind presidential term limits weren't put into place until FDR) After all he is here, present, and saved us from the British crown, right? So for Washington to voluntarily step down set the course of our nation and kept us from inadvertently slipping into a dictatorship (you know the mentality that a certain recent president had of "they love me, I wouldn't be surprised if they kept me around for 3, 4, or even 5 terms".) He told a budding nation "it's ok to trust the next guy. And hey, if you don't like him you can change presidents in 4 more years" Phenomenal song, phenomenal message, outstanding performance.

I wish Chris Jackson had more opportunity to show off his amazing voice. The end of this song is perfection!

Chris Jackson belting it out at the end of this song does things for me, and I'm finally at peace now we've watched the entire performance.

@stephanipeloquin4631

Жыл бұрын

Me toooooooo! ❤️💔❤️😭☺️

Pick up a pen, start writing Even his speaking parts are just *chefs kiss*

This is my absolute favorite of the entire musical. He is such a master of his beautiful voice.

This is probably my favourite song in the entire play. The way he carries his notes is insane. His voice is straight butter on a roll

Underrated Hamilton song. One of my favorites.

the best performance of this song is when they were at the white house in obama's term and in the audience... maybe a little surreal... painting of the man you are portraying on the wall and the current president in front of you...

@pixistix831

3 жыл бұрын

one of my most watched videos on youtube

@Chaotic_Pixie

3 жыл бұрын

Jackson himself agrees. He's said it was surreal & special & for all his flaws, Washington was still an amazing man who helped define our nation. He's said he loves having been part of something that made history come alive & helps those living today who little resemble those old white men draw parallels to their own lives & connect with history. LMM has said the same.

@darsynia

3 жыл бұрын

I used to watch that and sob my freaking eyes out about every month from 2016 through 2017. The idea of them talking about the peaceful transfer of power at that point in time in particular was gutwrenchingly beautiful.

@raysofsnshine

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched that video so many times ❤️

@tjadenjason

3 жыл бұрын

That video is so beautiful. I love the moment near the end when the woman playing "The Bullet" is literally crying as they sing out the "George Washington is going ho-o-ome" line and the camera sweeps over the ensemble. Such a poignant moment.

From the moment I first became aware of Hamilton (and memorized/binge-listened to the soundtrack!), "One Last Time" has been my favorite song, and Chris Jackson one of my favorite performers of ever. I was so affected by it that I tweeted directly to Chris (not expecting a reply, of course) asking him what it felt like to sing that song - AND HE REPLIED!!! He said it felt "like death and life, in that order, every time." Wowwowwow. Also, and many others have noted this before me, he has the MOST amazing voice and absolutely nails this song to the wall.

He’s got the Stradivarius of voices

@newyorker2581

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@catcraftawesome5646

3 жыл бұрын

Twoset might agree

@juliarunn5009

3 жыл бұрын

@@catcraftawesome5646 we ling ling wannabes are everywhere 😂. And yeah his voice is incredible

@mikem4213

Жыл бұрын

Damn…well said!

He just gives all the chills everytime! He should've won a Tony, but they all should have!!

As a child it used to embarrass me when my Daddy - now gone over 10 years - would come close to tears listening to music. Once grown I followed in his footsteps, and understood why he reacted as he did. This turns my body into one big goosebump, & the tears flow. Not just for the music, but for the meaning behind it. Thank you for posting this!

Lin has always talked about that his goal for writing anything for Chris Jackson is to allow him to fly. You can really see and hear how he tailored this song to showcase the powerhouse that is Chris

His performance for this song is flawless.. it gives me chills and goosebumps every. single. time! When he performed it at the Kennedy Center Honors, it was equally amazing... a must see.

We were lucky enough to see him during his last week in November, 2016. It was a once in a lifetime moment. Of course the show was brilliant but this song is what I was waiting for. Cried during the whole thing.

He is incredible. I was lucky enough to see him in "In The Heights."

@bananabot151

3 жыл бұрын

My local movie theater just decided not to play in the heights...rip

Have you watched the video of the cast performing Hamilton at the White House? It was at the end of President Obama’s presidency and what he said after they sang this song was just great. And not to be political here either, but it was so wise. To paraphrase, and to be especially noteworthy now, 4 years later, This is how to say goodbye’. You don’t have to react to it (unless you want to, of course), but it’s worth watching. In that vein and still related to Hamilton, watch Lin Manuel’s performance early in the Obama presidency at the night of song and poetry of his ‘Alexander Hamilton’ song. It was the bare kernel of an idea at this point, and not what the song eventually became. He and Alex Lacamoire had been invited to perform a piece from his then-current masterpiece In the Heights, but he decided to do this song instead. His introduction and the audience reaction before and after alone are worth your time.

So I was brand new to Hamilton until it released on Disney+. And now I’ve watched it just about everyday for a year (because my 3yr old has autism and it calms him for therapy... and because it’s A MASTERPIECE). No matter what I am doing, when this scene comes on, I stop doing what I’m doing. His voice is LITERALLY commanding. It demands your attention. It’s been almost 300 plays and I’m still rapped with attention like it’s the first time. He is The Best.

@joelwandawoodhull195

Жыл бұрын

Chris speaks beautifully about being a dad to an autistic child.

This performance make me teary eyed every time. It's Chris's last performance as George Washington and you can feel the emotions coming from him in every moment he's on stage.

@jordankent3701

3 жыл бұрын

It wasn’t his final performance lol. The film was filmed over June 26-28, and his final performance was November 13, 2016

You're so right, Marc. Chris is flawless. 💖😢

RE: Chris's emotions at the end of the song. Historical record of Washington's farewell address notes that Washington became emotional while delivering his speech. My guess is Chris did his research and his performance here was influenced by how the real person felt in the moment. It's also said that the audience to Washington's farewell address grew emotional as well, many of them having been with the former General through the Revolutionary War, seeing their leader require reading glasses to deliver his speech.

I'm so happy that they gave Chris a "Benny Belt" song XD!

Oh Marc, I love how you feel every amazing performance you present to your viewers!

Chris' performance of this song absolutely had me in tears, so emotionally charged.. my gosh, perfection!!!

Full body chills when he says “the nation learns to move on, it outlives me when I’m gone”

Every time I listen to the Hamilton soundtrack, I find a new performer to appreciate. This go around was Chris. I always liked this song, but after giving it my undivided attention, it blows me away and I cry every time. The thought of "one last time" 😭

When I first watched Hamilton, he was the standout to me. The rest were as I expected them to be, but he blew me away.

I've got to say... I was really confused as to why the entire song didn't get reviewed! But I think you absolutely knocked it out of the park with the new video. Thank you for listening! We are huge fans of yours in this household...my 8 year old is obsessed, but great job! You have our support! Keep up the great work :)

That’s the show stopper 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😢😩

The reason for him being this emotional was the fact that this was Chris’s last performance as Washington and why he got the standing ovation.

@kevinj02

3 жыл бұрын

Really???? That’s very interesting

@pgreen8573

3 жыл бұрын

Hamilton was filmed in June 2016. Chris left in November 2016. Perhaps he got a standing ovation because he was just that good.

@forbidden.404

2 жыл бұрын

@@pgreen8573 I'd say that should be it, he totally deserves a standing ovation every single time he delivers such a performance (which it seems like pretty much any time he performed as Washigton)

@amy370

2 жыл бұрын

@@pgreen8573 left? The cast?

1:55 - Marc shows every reaction video’s reaction to the first “One last time” line. To be honest, it’s my reaction still, the dozens of times I’ve listened to this song. This song is such perfection. I have a hard time not being in tears watching Chris Jackson’s emotion at the end. So, so good. Kudos to Marc for correcting is breaking into parts misstep. ❤️

Christopher Jackson's voice is one of the smoothest out there! Absolutely magnificent.

When I saw Hamilton on Broadway I was fully expecting my favorite performance to be Satisfied. It turned out to be this song, the actor playing George Washington, while not Christopher Jackson, absolutely knocked it out of the park. It was stunning.

The strangest thing I was watching the TV show Bull and there was Chris Jackson in it. Wonderful actor

@anekedudy8369

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, I watched a teaser and thought, "Whoa, wait, is that Chris Jackson?! 😳 OMG, he is!!! 😍"

My favorite song! That last note just amazes me every time I hear it and I have heard it a lot!! Just fantastic!

This one is my favorite piece in the show. Totally underrated!! Thank you for the FULL video. Now I'm also SATISFIED.

The man can SANG! He's amazing.

Thats a church voice brought to the stage in the best of ways 🙌

@lovelylife3012

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can definitely tell by that last note, He got that real SOUL.

I truly think this one is so overlooked. I love the whole soundtrack. Honestly, this one didn’t pop out to me on the album so much. When I heard it live tho... I was crying sooooo hard. Sobbing because the emotion of the performance is just so strong and powerful and beautiful. Ohhh I love it.

Thank you for doing the whole video! This is one of my top 3 in the entire show. Chris is amazing in this and everything!

I watched Hamilton for the first time on Disney + last year, and I found myself in tears during Christopher's last notes. 😭😭😭

I just love this video of you watching this performance. Your reaction is so touching…yes the performance brings tears to my eyes but that, together with your emotion, blows me away. I love it so much. You are awesome at this❤ Nice Job!

Well said Marc. Your review is spot on. Commenting on the character, actor and production with insight and emotion. Reviewers on the one hand are critics but they also are the audience and you found the balance. Kudos. I only wished I had found your channel sooner.

Thank you thank you for this review. This is certainly one of my favorite songs. Chris' voice is like beautiful soft worn leather to me. Love this performance with my whole ❤️

This performance brings me to tears EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Chris Jackson is amazing and I love that he portrayed this roll. I always think about how if I were to have seen this performance live while Chris was still playing Washington, but it would've been his last time playing the roll and singing "we're gonna teach them how to say goodbye", I probably would've never stopped crying!! Those people in the audience on Chris' last time playing George Washington probably got THE BEST performance.

Words can’t describe the out of body experience I get when hearing this, it’s beyond words can describe. I hate to compare but his voice is the most mesmerising

I’m a manly man and an old Marine, but this song moved me literally to tears the first time I heard it because I understood the historical implications and power of this song in helping to instill in us as Americans the idea of a peaceful transfer of power… AND AT THE END OF THIS SHOWSTOPPER HE POSES LIKE SO MANY MAJESTIC STATUES OF WASHINGTON! My GOD what a show!

You literally NEVER miss on your reviews and analysis of a piece! You pull every single thought out of my mind and articulate it with perfection!! You're my Favorite 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾

One of the songs I ALWAYS cry to. Always. Such an important message, so beautifully done.

I live in Rio de Janeiro and two weeks ago I was in New York to visit my youngest daughter (19) who is studying Theater at Fordham. We went to see Hamilton and I was blown away by the play. I've already tried to find words that, combined, could describe it, but in the end I conclude that it is an impossible task. Since then I have been searching and digesting everything on the internet about the musical, and I am delighted with the intelligent and gentle way in which you present your point of view on the various performances. Great! I'm already following you. Greetings from Rio.

This one brought me to tears the first time I heard it. I just couldn't speak.

I really like you channel! Thank you for releasing a entire video of this beatuiful song

Fantastic Marc, thanks for doing the rest of it. Chris Jackson has most of my goose bump moments in Hamilton, including his big line in "non stop"

@adaezeezenwa2310

3 жыл бұрын

Especially his line in non stop!

Gosh this always just gives me chills! It’s so beautiful! I lobe it!

There was no bad performance in Hamilton - but Chris Jackson stands as the best singer I have heard on stage. Ever.

I love watching your face MDP because you anticipate and enjoy these performances so much. I’ve seen the Disney production at least 25 times and make sure everyone that I know sees it. I’m sure I appear to others somewhat like you as I anticipate each outstanding performance. Thank you for loving this show and giving us another way of enjoying it through you.

From what I heard, the show was filmed around the time Chris Jackson was wrapping up his time in "Hamilton" and getting ready to move onto other projects, "Bull" in particular. He was overcome with emotion, his inevitable departure from the show, and we get to bear witness to his emotions. What a gift!!!

I've been waiting for this for SO LONG. 😭😭😭

@MarcDanielPatrick

3 жыл бұрын

Sorrrry :)

One of my favorites! Never fails to give me chills and tear up. Such an emotional song 🥺🇺🇸🤍

I get chills EVERY time I hear this song. It's the most impressive vocal performance in the whole show in my opinion and to add onto that the passion and emotion and vulnerability he brings to it... Just ughhhh it's perfection.

The first time I watched this with my teen son it brought us both to tears. It still brings us to tears. This song is probably the one that compelled me to buy the soundtrack.

The "uh" at 1:58 is so appropriate ... and then I was like, "wait for it, wait for it." And the tears in Marc's eyes ... every damn time I watch "Hamilton," this song makes me sob. Not only because of Christopher's singing and passion, but because he was also crying at the end. This ensemble is why I don't think I could see the musical with any other actors.

Fantastic review Thank u!

i know nothing about music but im glad you react to this the way i do. saying "umm" at times and tearing at the end. why do i tear up every time i listen to this???

Great video and analysis- thank you

This song was so powerful for me. It was the perfect song for this moment, and for the wonderful person who played him. I almost cried the first time I heard this song.

I listen to this on repeat, and I get goose bumps every time! ♥️

Watching your reaction is how i feel watching Chris Jackson every time i watch Hamilton. Goosebumps anf tears every time.

When I saw this show in London in 2019, it was not surprising when I sobbed through Burn, or Its Quiet Uptown, or the finale. But this number threw me completely off guard. As a British person, I didn't think the character of George Washington would affect me much. But the beautiful way that this song built up, and the absolutely stunning vocals, (I *think* performed by Dom Hartley-Harris?), absolutely floored me. Such a stunning and underrated number ❤️

I was lucky enough to see Christopher Jackson do this live, and I can't convey how amazingly powerful this was in person. You could feel his voice in your bones.

Im glad I found you so I can get my ongoing obsession with Hamilton the time it needs to deep dive into these songs vocally, poetically, cause nobody else in my life wants to.

Thanks for this! I am an American history professor and this is my favorite number in the musical.

Watching this now and how can you not still get emotional 😌

So glad to see that I'm not the only one who tears up at this song. Christopher Jackson is phenomenal!!

So good! I have to say that Darnell Abraham lives wholly inside my head since seeing the tour in Honolulu several times over the last couple of months. What a show. LMM was born to bring it to us, the world. Thank you for your video! As a former stage rat, I’m looking forward to seeing more.

Love his voice!

I used to sleep on this song but once I saw Hamilton live (not Chris though) it quickly became one of my favourites.

Truly magnificent ! He is flawless ❤️

CHILLLLLLLLS every time!

Gives me chills every time.

Seriously makes me tear up every single time I hear the song. Lynn's writing, Chris's vocals, absolutely stellar performance. 😌

I start tearing up as the song goes...then I see his raw cry face at the end and I start bawling. It's so passionate

@debbiedoodiedandi

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Every freakin time