Somewhere

Somewhere is perhaps the most popular song from the 1957 Broadway hit musical West Side Story.  The music is composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The song was later made into a film in 1961. It has been recorded by quite a number of artists and a favorite piece to sing in concerts, contests, and surprisingly, even in funerals. Over the years though, Somewhere has been synonymous to the uniquely incomparable Barbra Streisand.  As she ages, she becomes a better performer as shown in the video below. Who can give justice to a timeless song better than her?

Barbra Streisand

Celtic Woman?  Probably one of the second placers, but on the second thought, it is really hard to compare. One is a soloist, and the other, an ensemble.  It is evident though, that both use a lot of visuals, orchestrations,back-up vocals or choir, and instruments in their shows. These "collaterals" enhance each performance.

Celtic Woman

Calming. Soothing. Perfect singing to put energetic kids to sleep.  You can hear a pin drop. Celtic Woman, you are always welcome to sing to my kids.