Aaron Hall & Vesta - Soul of American Music (1994)

Aaron Hall and Vesta performing a tribute to Ashford and Simpson on the TV special Celebrate the Soul of American Music (1994) with the HB Barnum orchestra, David Rokeach-drums, Kevin Brandon- bass, Tony Drake-guitar Cedrick Lawson-piano, Lon Norman, Garnett Brown, George Bohanon-Trombones, Ernie Fields Jr.- sax, Jorge Arciniega-Trumpet, Brian Kilgore- percussion.
Medley: Solid as a Rock, You're All I Need to Get By, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Reach Out and Touch.

[@veellbrown]

Vesta was a bad Mamma jamma....very underrated! She could sang you unda the banches!

[@lladyinthestreets]

Yasssssssss her sexiness In the beginning 😍😍😍😍😍😍 here in 2019

[@MusiqalOne]

Thanks to whoever posted this!

[@TheLanard]

Now Vesta Williams and Nick Ashford are singing together in Heaven.

[@cjsmall6346]

I miss Vesta like I miss Teena.......R.I.P

[@anitrahouston7378]

I absolutely agree

[@williamwatt7874]

boy Vesta was gorgeous for real

[@stevenblackwell161]

Very much so.

[@jeremiahanthony5521]

😢😢

[@shaepowell2324]

Rest in Peace Teena and Vesta

[@jayrod9002]

This is when black music was freakin' great. Now, I don't understand what's being done. I'm lost most times.

[@anthonycoca2202]

Jay Rod The moment I first heard Nicki Minaj’s Anaconda, I knew we were lost forever.

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

Rather pessimistic. There's plenty of true R&B and music underground.

[@thegoose2724]

@@XxQueenChristinaxX Where is it? All I know is that it's no where near as great as this. I understand things change, but did it have to be so drastic and not for the better?!?!?! Out

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

@@thegoose2724 The streaming era is a gift. You can listen to your faves while at the same time discover something new. One artist leads to another and the library of music in this world is massive. If you're not an explorative type of person then I can see how it would be unappealing but I enjoy seeking gems.

[@cjsmall6346]

OMG THEY COULD HAVE BEEN A HELLA OF A DUO

[@lisagay2522]

RIP My Husband Tony Drake (Guitarist) HB Barnum Orchestra...Love You Honey!!!

[@shaepowell2324]

Rest in Peace

[@ReRe_22]

May he continue to rest in peace 🙏🏾

[@GoldenEagle469]

Vesta never got the support she deserved. I knew it since the very first time I heard her in 1986.

[@melodysanger103]

REMEMBERING MARY "VESTA" WILLILAMS (DECEMBER 1, 1957 - SEPTEMBER 22, 2011) [09/22/2016]

[@tanieshadhana9450]

Aaron and Vesta voices are amazing together

[@hsmathis]

OMG Aaron Hall’s voice is unexplainable

[@joyceplater8603]

Aaron Hall sounds like Stevie Wonder And Vesta sounds like Chaka Khan... Wowwww Great performance. Rip Vesta, 🙏❤️👍💯 🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@Poeticlovechildd]

God gave black people that unexplainable voice. It's beyond this realm. We're in his image👁️

[@P34RLYroblox0lly]

@@joyceplater8603 He sounds more like Charlie Wilson to me!!

[@Julia-wv6su]

​@@joyceplater8603 I always thought Chaka and Vesta sound alike!

[@tracyskins7854]

Vesta was Amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@SugaBrown1000]

RIP Vesta. She had such a powerful voice!

[@traboe]

Listen...Vesta is sanging smh RIP

[@tuwandahewlett2034]

God gave Aaron the gift of voice and sing with all the soul from his heat and you can feel what he sing. Thank you Aaron Hall . 2 Mrs. V. RIP.

[@leonverzuznoel636]

Aaron Hall vocals !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Julia-wv6su]

YES!!

[@SuperSoulSeeker]

Damn they killed it. Vesta is beautiful and sounds great. Good Lord where the hell is Aaron Hall? Sad to say, great performances are gonna die with all these great artists.

[@mildlrmilt]

You see that snarl on face?!!! She.was letting yall know she was about to kill it!!!

[@handsomebig2000]

Was in jail for a sex crime for awhile

[@Lovenotez89]

not many ppl knew these songs was ashford and simpson's

[@dennisgor3539]

Camille s I saw the camera flash on Ashford & Simpson in the crowd at the beginning of the medley! The ovation by A&S confirms your statement

[@ChakaFanTV]

This video is so beautiful!!!!!!!So so sad that she is gone !!!What a tragedy!!!

[@LaCheleWallace]

I miss black music so much. We had so much soul and flavor. Black folks could sang through and through w/o any gimmicks or excuses.

[@Ladyrolanda]

R and B got sold to the highest bidder. Some things just shouldn’t be for sale. People or their music 🎶,,

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

Yes! Agree totally!❤😎

[@Blessed3175]

This was wonderful. Vesta is one baaaaad woman and Aaron has that soul and was a large part of a musical movement. This is what I want; if people claim they are singers, I want you to sing and not try to detract with gimmicks and nonsense. Times have truly changed musically and not for the better in my opinion, but to each his or her own.

[@eric2181965]

RIP Vesta and Nick Ashford. New members of God's Heavenly Choir!!!

[@stevenblackwell161]

I have always had the highest respect for Ashford and Simpson.

[@duke4924]

I had the chance to meet Vesta the beautiful diva in 1988, i was only 13 years old but i was so excited. I was shopping with my older sister at union station in Washington D.c. and we noticed her in the same store we were in. She was so very nice to us and autographed our dollar bills for us. Vesta was even more pretty in person and so down to earth as well. It was a fun and exciting moment....Rest in Glory Beautiful Vesta Williams.

[@Roshon1114]

cool

[@AIKAN1974]

nick ashford yellin 'gone vesta' is priceless

[@Fentse.1]

Her voice gives me chills 😇💛💛

[@tommywilliams8170]

My girl Vesta R.I.P. never forgotten 💞💞💞

[@bigo2k]

That's what I'm talking about!!! Aaron Hall in his prime. I was so excited too before I clicked on the vid.

[@RandaWise]

Vesta sounds so much like Chaka Khan. I love them both. And Aaron you're the bomb!

[@dominiquesperspective]

This was the amazing! I had to rewatch, Vesta was the bomb! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@roycecovington2154]

Vesta should have been a HOUSEHOLD name, that woman could sang and was fine AF at any size

[@dtrn254]

Why didn't I ever see this they cranked the s*** out of that medley....👏👏👏

[@thatguy9760]

I never saw this before and it was such a BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE that it brought me to tears because I miss Vesta so much and Aaron Hall was my GUY before I found out how he really was behind closed doors. This is a Hell Of A Tribute. Congratulations to Nick and Val for writing timeless memories. R.I.P. Vesta Williams and Nickolas Ashford

[@kristsheldunn7331]

Yes Sir...

[@thelicker34]

aaron hall still has that voice. and the man can blow

[@albsurelove]

Vesta was truly a beautiful sista. The could saaannnng. He will bemissed. God rest her dear soul.

[@dockway4575]

I had a huge crush on Vesta Williams super talented very underrated. Gone way too soon

[@Bornno.1]

They killed this

[@melarenee]

Vetsa looks pretty in all sizes.

[@GoldenEagle469]

I cannot understand what happened to Vesta. I need answers.

[@alisonboulding185]

I am thinking about that even today. It's Sept 14, 2021. I know what was said but I am still scratching my head.....

[@trinaqueener6887]

RIP Diva

[@Worme95]

RIP Vesta and Nickalos

[@sheilapalmer224]

Marcus B she was a diva

[@CocoaButtahRecords]

SING VESTA!!!!! DAMMIT!!!!

[@1Ataya]

CocoaButtahRecords YASSSSS!!

[@maderianjohnson7856]

Yes indeed! ❤😃

[@shaepowell2324]

Aaron and Vesta both killed it.

[@maderianjohnson7856]

@@shaepowell2324 Yes they did! 😃❤

[@nashantastanley3261]

Naw hell there would be no way I would sing with or behind or nowhere near Vesta!!!😜😜

[@debgibson1334]

When I say, there is NO MUSIC like this anymore!!! I mean that....this was the R&B age that I’m hoping will come back!!! RIP Vesta!!

[@reggierobinson4886]

Vesta at 0:52 gave me so much life ... She gave that energy and delivered that spunk LIKE IM NOT HERE FOR GAMES I miss Vesta !

[@tracyskins7854]

Y e s!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@jashawnross-vanderbilt8803]

She was everything with a Mic. Oh i miss her so much. Heaven just couldn't wait to have her there😢

[@ninosimone]

ya'll beter sing !!!!!!!!!1

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Rest in Peace Vesta. Where the hell is Aaron Hall

[@ahall503]

Vesta was my music industry mama. I miss her so much and still reflect on our long conversations and I saved her voice mails! Love you Mama Vesta!

[@kionyaf7408]

Abduel Hall wow you knew a legend .would you mind sharing some of her pearls of wisdom?

[@bluerain1686]

Bless....Vesta and Nick..miss you both!!!

[@KarmalBeauty]

Vesta was such a wonderfully talented woman... And she was SO GORGEOUS! We have been losing so many legendary artists over the past few years. Time to appreciate the ones we still have now while they're still here! RIP Vesta!

[@shaepowell2324]

Vesta was too cute in that red.

[@desirahharris]

She was so beautiful 😍

[@seanjenkins331]

The fullness of Vesta's voice and her tone was just amazing

[@DubsUp-pf9xz]

Loved me some vesta... She sung great aa well.😍

[@BrothaJ365]

Keep up Aaron🙄

[@upclose22]

How did I not ever see this🤷‍♀️ Amazing!!! 😌👏👏👏👏💕

[@stacymckenzie8999]

I remember when I 1st heard Ms.Vesta was on Video Soul! Yes! Since then along w a few other's she's been one My Favorite singers of that time all times....Next to Whitney she could SANG like to nobody's business! Continue resting in peace....SweetSweetLove a song I could sang in my head!

[@lisakirk2796]

Wait a minute tell the truth Whitney couldn't touch vesta's powerful voice withat power and vocal range . Nah sorry Whitney.

[@exienikki3142]

aaron hall can get it

[@tinastruth]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂oooook

[@Shiftingfly]

RIP Vesta... you will be much missed

[@dorthealove4117]

Vesta's voice overpowered Aaron's great vocals. R.I.P. eternally diva.

[@scottwilliams53]

This is prime Aaron Hall.

[@NyakzOTSD]

you see where r kelly get its from

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

Vesta could make you laugh and blow your wig back at the same time.

[@5rangs5rangs23]

What a perfect combination there voices are absolutely amazing RIP VESTA REST EASY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN 👏🏿🙏🏿✊🏿

[@abrahamjackson6019]

Vesta was so beautiful and talented...

[@sarinagaines4036]

She is my favorite artist,miss her so much RIP Vesta 💘 you

[@imageofdafatheradamahlight3105]

She sang with her whole heart... I still love this woman = VESTA... R.I.P.

[@neneanderson2037]

😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤fuuuuuuuuukkkk I got chills... I miss these voices!!!! I'm finna cry

[@dianethomas6802]

Vesta bomb😍😘

[@mattelmrsbeasley]

Damn she sure can belt that out! I wish she had covered these! Missing my Vesta!!!!!

[@stevenblackwell161]

Vesta was an extraordinary talent was cheated of greater fame,

[@maderianjohnson7856]

They 👀 look & sound 👍 great ❤ together! NOTE: Vesta really put her own spin on all of the songs, especially the first song, she was so "Sassy" with it!! 😃

[@kimjenkins1903]

It would have been nice if they did a duet together. I'm sure it would have been 🔥. RIP, Vesta 🙏

[@Bobby_Digital37]

This was amazing! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@jeremylagitano]

aaron hall is one of the greatest singer. but vesta what does she with her face lol

[@Change2be1]

SHe is so cute.

[@maxday1000]

@segapink i know beyonce cannot do that lol.........

[@showgatlic]

Vesta is the truth!!!!!

[@coreyatkins5274]

I love Vesta!

[@Just_Shantrel]

Rip VESTA

[@kellegeez]

I love how soft Vesta comes in at 2:55 ❤❤❤

[@rahsaanhill5781]

Dope performance

[@MrChalaki]

They killed this

[@thelicker34]

this vid is on the money. vesta and aaron just rip it. on stage

[@evaneleven17]

The best live duet ever!!

[@drichmond-scott595]

RIP VESTA

[@kamelmak4366]

aaron hall's voice is the eighth wonder of the world .... unmatchable til the end of time .

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

What a great performance by Vesta and Aaron Hall! I miss this r & b so much! RIP Vesta!

[@09181975]

Nice tribute!!!!!! Loved it!!!!!

[@brianamosley2002]

RIP Vesta

[@jaewilliams9685]

Vesta voice was pure Gold. she sings with conviction and attitude. KeKe Wyatt style reminds me alot of Vesta... Aaron comes from the school of Charlie Wilson and is the predecessor to Robert Kelly, Jodeci, New Jack Swing movement and every male 90s singer...

[@GoldenEagle469]

Vesta was way out of Aaron's league. She needed James Ingram.

Aaron's voice isn't tailored for N&A songs. Aaron can sing the livid shit out of songs if they are on a favorable chromatic scale for him.

[@lexgraham2118]

@ THAT PART! BACK THEN HE STILL HAD IT. THESE SONGS DON'T CATER TO HIM. VESTA'S INSTRUMENT IS LARGER THAN MOST. ALL THINGS CONSIDERED THEY DID WELL.

[@tyroneyork2159]

I've never heard Aaron sing in a falsetto. ..... !!!!!!!

[@detroitkaraoke]

You can hear the Stevie Wonder influence in his tone & delivery.

[@theronedawson3236]

Oh how I miss Veste she could sing her behind off and she was beautiful.

[@maxtheknife]

Great performance from Vesta.

[@77chatham]

This tribute and Ms. Stephanie Mills an Christopher Williams are my favorite.

[@tdsafff]

Wow. Vesta. Damn!

[@pertreniaguidry4997]

Horrible duet but Vesta is and was phenomenal as always.

[@maggiejones33]

R.I.P. NICK AND VESTA................