Brian Stokes Mitchell Performs 'The Impossible Dream' on the 2020 A Capitol Fourth

Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell performed "The Impossible Dream" on the 2020 A Capitol Fourth. Aired July 4, 2020 on PBS.

[AnIdiotsLantern]

The performance of his life. Literally. Belting his heart out to an empty theater, to deliver hope.

We need hope.

[eaqua]

Seeing Brian sing, knowing he was sick about 2 months ago, is a real treat. Glad he’s doing better.

[brandywineblogger]

It's so good to hear him sing after fighting CoVid19- a virus that mostly attacks the lungs.
His performance last night was nothing less than amazing by any standards.
His phrasing and breathing over the phrases is impeccable.
BRAVO !!!!

[eileenmunson]

What a great man! And singing to an empty theater due to covid.. amazing!

[joshuasmith]

Brian Stokes Mitchell, one of my all-time favorites. What a legend.

[Blessed]

What a beautiful rendition by an amazing singer who fought & came to Victory over that ugly Covid19 Virus...Hallelujah Brian.
I added this performance on our hospitals (Cleveland Clinic) Kudos Board for all the frontline hero's to hear this blessed man sing just to lift their spirits. God Bless you Brian. Amen

[kimberlyhonig]

He’s a National Treasure. I love that man. I’m so glad he’s OK after battling COVID.

[jaydee]

What a perfect choice for this moment.

[mc.]

To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go

To right the unrightable wrong
To love pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star

This is my quest, to follow that star,
No matter how hopeless, no matter how far
To fight for the right without question or cause
To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause

And I know if I'll only be true to this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm when I'm laid to my rest

And the world will be better for this
That one man scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To fight the unbeatable foe, to reach the unreachable st

[Allicat]

Oof. As a stagehand that is out of work till this is all over, that was a gut punch right in the feelings. Thanks for the beautiful rendition Stokes.

[boanerges]

One of the best baritone voices of all time!

[lindacobb]

I wept. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous voice, Brian. Bless you for your generosity.

[seppyq]

I listen to him sing this song at least a few times a month. No one does it better.

[matthewhutton]

Nothing short of amazing. He's King of Somewhere.

[boonhowteo]

I listen to this before I sleep. It is my spirit song haha

[Pinkleo]

From the time I saw you on Broadway in Ragtime, Brian, my life has been filled with such incredible joy! I've had the privilege to see you perform but not nearly enough. Stay safe!

[Kelhair]

BSM takes me on an unbelievable journey with this song. Every single time.

[marleneamry]

The best interpretation of this song, sung with the courage and determination that the refrain of the song imply.

[rimes-]

Enfin un vrai interprète qui incarne cette magnifique chanson de Jacques Brel contrairement aux chanteurs qui même avec des voix magnifiques n'incarnent pas le texte. Ici on le vit. Bravo

[shanoksuebhong]

I love him so much ...
...And the world will be better for
That one man, scorned and covered with
Still strove with his last ounce of courage....
To reach the unreachable star....