All I Ask of You

Andrew Lloyd Webber

About All I Ask of You

"All I Ask of You" is a song from the 1986 English musical The Phantom of the Opera, between characters Christine Daaé and Raoul, originally played on stage by Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton, respectively. It was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, and solely produced by Lloyd Webber. An operatic pop piece, its lyrics serve as dialogue between the two characters and discuss themes such as commitment and romance. Like Lloyd Webber's song "The Music of the Night", "All I Ask of You" was compared to the music found in Giacomo Puccini's 1910 opera La fanciulla del West. Critically, the song has generally been regarded as one of the finest cuts made for The Phantom of the Opera. It was released as a single by Polydor Records on 26 September 1986 on 7-inch and 12-inch, performed by Brightman and Cliff Richard. The song achieved commercial success in several territories, including in Ireland and South Africa, where it topped the charts and the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number three. It was later certified Silver in the latter country for shipments of 250,000 copies. "All I Ask of You" has been covered by multiple artists, including The Shadows, Lloyd Webber's brother Julian, Elaine Paige, and Jackie Evancho. Susan Boyle and Donny Osmond, Josh Groban and Kelly Clarkson, and Marina Prior and Mark Vincent have also continued with duet versions of the song. A notable cover of "All I Ask of You" was recorded by Barbra Streisand for her studio album Till I Loved You (1988). It was released as the record's second single on 15 December 1988 by Columbia Records as a 7-inch, 12-inch, and CD. It was generally noted as a standout track on Till I Loved You and was commercially successful, entering the charts in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and on the United States' Adult Contemporary chart. 


Year:
1996
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No more talk of darkness
Forget these wide-eyed fears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm and calm you

Let me be your freedom
Let daylight dry your tears
I'm here, with you, beside you
To guard you and to guide you 

Say you love me every waking moment
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
That's all I ask of you

Let me be your shelter
Let me be your light
You're safe, no one will find you
Your fears are far behind you 

All I want is freedom
A world with no more night
And you, always beside me
To hold me and to hide me 

Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Let me lead you from your solitude
Say you need me with you, here beside you
Anywhere you go, let me go too
Christine, that's all I ask of you

Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you.

Share each day with me
Each night, each morning

Say you love me! 
Raoul
You know I do 

Anywhere you go, let me go to
Love me, that's all I ask of you
(They kiss)

I must go
They'll wonder where I am
Wait for me raoul! 

Christine I love you! 

Order your fine horses! 
Be with them at the door! 

And soon you'll be beside me! 

You'll guard me and you'll guide me
(They hurry off and the phantom emerges from behind the statue)

I gave you my music
Made your song take wing
And now how you've repaid me
Denied me and betrayed me
He was bound to love you when he heard you sing
Christine
Christine

Say you'll share with me one love
One lifetime say the word and I will follow you
Share each day with me, each night, each morning

You will curse the day you did not do
All that the phantom asked of you! 

Go!

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Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber Kt. (born 22 March 1948) is an English composer and impresario of musical theatre. more »

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Written by: Charles Hart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe

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6 facts about this song

Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
"All I Ask of You" is one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most renowned songs, featuring in his globally successful musical, 'The Phantom of the Opera'. - This song signifies a pivotal moment in the musical where Christine professes her love to Raoul, hence it's regarded as one of the cornerstones of 'The Phantom of the Opera'. - The song, like the rest of the musical, was inspired by the French novel 'Le Fantôme de l'Opéra' written by Gaston Leroux.
Performer: Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand covered the song "All I Ask of You" in her 1988 album, 'Till I Loved You'. - In this version, she performs a duet with well-known tenor, Michael Crawford. The album reached number 10 in the Billboard 200, and the song remains one of the highlights of Streisand's illustrious career.
Performer: Cliff Richard
In 1986, Cliff Richard and Sarah Brightman released a pop single version of "All I Ask of You". - The song reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and is one of Richard's biggest selling singles. - The song presented a different side to Cliff Richard, showcasing his versatility as an artist beyond rock n' roll.
Performer: Jackie Evancho
Jackie Evancho, an American classical crossover singer, included a version of "All I Ask of You" in her album 'Songs from the Silver Screen' in 2012. - At the time of recording, Evancho was only twelve years old, demonstrating her exceptionally mature vocal talent. - The album was well received and reached number 7 on both the US Billboard 200 and the US Top Classical Albums charts.
Performer: Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman originally performed "All I Ask of You" in Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera'. - The performance established Brightman as a leading soprano in musical theatre. - Her romantic relationship and eventual marriage to Webber in the late 1980s also fueled the popularity of the song.
Performer: Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle, the Scottish singing sensation who shot to fame after her Britain's Got Talent performance, covered "All I Ask of You" in her 2012 album, 'Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs from the Stage'. - The album peaked at number 7 in the UK Albums Chart, and the song is considered one of the highlights. - Boyle's heartfelt rendition of the song added another feather to her cap showcasing her versatile abilities.

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