Discovered by veteran record producer David Foster, 21-year-old singing phenomenon Josh Groban began his meteoric rise after a last-minute appearance as a stand-in for Andrea Bocelli at the 1999 Grammy Awards dress rehearsal. There, his performance of “The Prayer” with Céline Dion immediately garnered Groban several very influential fans, including Grammy host Rosie O’Donnell. Groban’s subsequent performance on O’Donnell’s talk show, several appearances on ALLY MCBEAL, and a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony have rapidly made him one of the hottest talents in contemporary music. As his critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album continues to attract listeners with its diverse selection of classical and contemporary numbers, GREAT PERFORMANCES captures Groban in peak performance, showcasing the spectacular voice that has the power of an operatic tenor but the romantic tenderness of a pop balladeer.
Musical Selections from the Program
“Alla Luce del Sole”
Music by Maurizio Fabrizio
Lyrics by Guido Morra
Josh Groban
“You’re Still You”
Music by Ennio Morricone
Lyrics by Linda Thompson
Josh Groban
“Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)”
Music and Lyrics by Don McLean
Josh Groban
“Gira Con Me Questa Notte”
Music by David Foster and Walter Afanasieff
Lyrics by Lucio Quarantotto
Josh Groban
“Un Amore Per Sempre”
Music by Walter Afanasieff
Lyrics by Marco Marinangeli
Josh Groban
“Alejate”
Music and Lyrics by Albert Hammond and Marti Sharron
Josh Groban
“Broken Vow”
Music and Lyrics by Walter Afanasieff and Laura Crokert
Josh Groban
“To Where You Are”
Music by Richard Marx
Lyrics by Linda Thompson
Josh Groban
“Cinema Paradiso (Se)”
Music by Ennio Morricone and Andrea Morricone
Lyrics by Alessio De Sensi
Josh Groban
“For Always”
Music by John Williams
Lyrics by Cynthia Weil
Josh Groban
“Home To Stay”
Music and Lyrics by Amy Foster-Gillies and Jeremy Lubbock
Josh Groban
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
Josh Groban, featuring Lili Haydn
“Canto Alla Vita”
Music by Antonio Galbiati and Giuseppe Dettori
Lyrics by Cheope
Josh Groban and Andrea Corr
“The Prayer”
Music and Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster
Josh Groban and Angie Stone
“Let Me Fall”
Music and Lyrics by James Corcoran and Jutras Benoit
Josh Groban
Josh Groban’s much anticipated return engagement, JOSH GROBAN LIVE AT THE GREEK, a concert special featuring music from his CD CLOSER, was broadcast on the series in December 2004.
The DVD of JOSH GROBAN IN CONCERT and Josh Groban’s debut CD can be purchased from the Shop Thirteen.
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Did Josh have formal voice training or is his
beautiful voice and incredible range a God given
gift?
First and foremost Josh’s voice is God given. However, he has had and continues to have training with David Romano his voice coach; who himself has a great voice. Look them both up on YouTube. Jerusha xx
WOW ,LOVE TO HEAR HIM SING HE IS FANTASTIC
Es un excelente lo descubri hace muy poco tiempo me interesa todos su trabajo realmente un placer para los oidos
Josh groban in my opinion is the best in the world. He has a superb voice that actually radiates with pure clarity and distinction. I really enjoy To Where You Are. Go get um Josh!!!
I love Josh…..what an amazing voice and the words that he writes and sings mean so much and have touched my life for many reasons… God bless you Josh. Continue to bring us may more meaningful music….
a REASON TO LIVEM AFTER 95,
THERE IS NO OTHER. THANK GOD HE WAS PUT IN MY WORLD.
Beautiful voice. Beautiful man.
I loved the show on great performances. I remember several people asking what the song was that he sang (part of) when he sat at the piano while talking to David Foster. I am sure it has been asked and answered several times but I missed it. Could some one please help me out? Has it been released on a later album?
Josh Groban’s voice touches the deepest part of our soul. His gift is truly from God. God Bless you Josh for sharing your gift with the world.
You Raise Me Up,when I’m down..
GOD BLESS YOU JOSH..
He is awesome ,can’t wait to see him again,love him to bits “no other man can take his place or match the beauty of his face “Thank God for Josh
Maureen
Good morning: When are they going to show Josh Groban An Evening In New York in Columbus, Ohio on PBS Channel 34?
When are yhey going to show josh Groban-An Evening
In New York in kera channel 13 area?
he is awesome, my great wish to watch this concert in coming blu-ray ..does any information about releasing this wonderful concert in blu ray version ?
Will you marry me?? ;)
he is AMAZING!! I LOVE HIM, HIS VOICE IS ESPECTACULAR!!!
yo también lo he descubierto hace muy poco tiempo, y me fascinó de inmediato :)
un beso para josh, y congratulation for your gift JOSH !!
I had seen him before on PBS. However I fell in love with his music & a special song “Un Dia Llegara” a couple of months ago. Every time I hear it it gets to the core of my soul. The quasi flamenco classical guitar music is simply delicious & the lyrics gorgeous. This song is my anthem. Thank you Josh.
Not like I have ever hear an angel sing but it was beautiful. you are unique an no one can ever imitate you.[i'm pretty sure you already knew that] thanks for all you do. May the author of life continue to be the author of your life.
I really adore your beautiful voice, you are my favorite singer. continue to release your new songs.