Lisa Fischer "How Can I Ease The Pain" live! It's Showtime at the Apollo! BEST QUALITY ON YOUTUBE!!!

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1992. Killer live performance from Lisa Fischer doing her classic "How Can I Ease The Pain"! We already know she's dope as Luther's backup singer and incredible on her own. She is giving a vocal clinic in this one. Such control and knows her voice! REAL SINGERS sing!!!! On top of all that, she is one fine Woman! 😍 Classic MUST SEE material here!!!!!
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[@sylart57]

I'll never understand how a singer of this caliber never seems to get the recognition that they deserve!! SHE KILLED!!!!!!

[@nesq4104]

She personally said she hated being solo/lead and preferred being a background singer. Likely because it was less pressure

[@maggiemorris1370]

She did get a grammy for that song!!♥

[@jak30341]

It was her choice. She was a back up for Luther Vandross and she was offered a spotlight, cutting her own album, but decided she didn’t want the lifestyle. She’s performed live and also with The Rolling Stones for years, living life on her terms. :)

[@sylart57]

@@jak30341 That makes sense. Thank you for the info!!

[@CP-kb1du]

@@jak30341 Spot on I first seen them in 1989 Steel Wheels Tour in Toronto who was the other back up singer with Lisa and the Stones ..?

[@mrmomoneytrain]

No AUTOTUNE! 2022 STILL LOVING LISA FISHER!

[@melaniebrassfield4512]

Exactly 💯💜💜💜🔥🎙️🎸🐐

[@theprincess222]

2023 🔥🔥🔥

[@DeketaShanaye]

She freaking SLAYED this damn song. This was her entire assignment on this earth. Baby!!!!!!!!! Just Fire! 🔥🔥

[@teebee710]

If understood the assignment was a person!!!

[@carlwallace1129]

Entire assignment on this earth 🌎😪😫I'm Dead .lol

[@trillmurphy3575]

Say that again frfr

[@fatimacottle1968]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 💯 HEAVY-DUTY ON THIS ONE yesssssssss Love Lisa QUEEN ENERGY WOMAN

[@SiliconSurvivor]

Deketa, you hit the nail on the head with your comment. This was her entire assignment on this earth. ❤️

[@afflulifestyle1784]

One of the true vocal greats of all time.

[@rudolphmcneill515]

You ain't said nothing but the truth!

[@luly2369]

Most definitely

[@lynseytaylor2615]

I agree but she has been on tour with the rolling stones

[@barbaracockrell618]

Nothing else to say she kill's it stone dead

[@JRLOC]

She left the Stones and is solo now.

[@madelinecolon93]

OUCH!!! Heck no!!! She actually hit that note without special effects!!! I'm speechless.

[@septemberjanuary4636]

Side eye. Sigh. That what a talent who has hit Chaka's high notes on tour, and sang vocal background gold for Luther does. Why expect anything less? Chile.

[@meplus3551]

⁠@@septemberjanuary4636OP complimented her. You took it the wrong way. Chileeeee…

[@septemberjanuary4636]

@@meplus3551apparently nine others disagree.

[@rudolphmcneill515]

If you ever get a chance to se her live, please do. Her vocal style is different, but she can still SANG it like nobody's business. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@keithartis1142]

When she sung this in concert the whole coliseum stood and gave her a standing ovation, even luther came out on stage to give her props, angelic voice and fine as wine💯💥💥

[@akerockstar]

WOW!!! That is amazing!!!

[@TeamHawaiiPromotions]

2024 & we're all still here for it!!! 👇👇👇💯💯💯♥️💛💚🔥🔥🔥

[@DJF177]

Seriously, she ought to have about a billion views. Lisa is a true singer with a real voice!

[@mavericktopgun2873]

Hands down the best performance in apollo history flawless

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Why does every 90s R&B singer look 10 out of 10 stunning?!?!

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

What a time to be alive!

[@defnessrealtalk4016]

The time where ultimate beauty met ultimate talent and it was projected to the masses full force. Miss those days....

[@cdub9925]

Because the ones deemed “less attractive” weren’t given a chance… jus like today’s time

[@entertainingvids6134]

No drugs

[@user-ib6nk9zu8k]

Make up does wonders. I saw Lisa in a recent documentary without her makeup and I barely recognized her. Hair and makeup does wonders and of course nice clothes.

[@BlueSkyFan77]

this woman is a combination of insanely beautiful and insanely talented.

[@Sugarhill217]

A straight Beauty and wonderful vocalist.

[@cliffhill8895]

Heavy on both 🔥🔥🔥

[@ladyofwisdom2]

Oh, my gosh. She is so pretty. She can sing her behind off. I love this song. 💖🔥

[@lanceprather8751]

This song alone makes her one of the greatest vocalist we have ever seen she is underated but if you don't know you missing out icon this song helped alot of people get through including myself. Thanks lisa u never have to make another song my queen 👑 ❤ i adore u and this song

[@Only1Dizzle]

She's one of the best singers I've ever heard. Can't believe I'm just now finding out about her. I've watched 3 live performances so far and they have left me almost speechless. The range, power and control is on another level. Usually singers have strengths and weaknesses that you can identify. I'm not hearing any weaknesses with her

[@fredgomo]

Her performances with the Rolling Stones are legendary

[@user-ip5fm3ck4p]

Her tone is so rich and full.❤❤

[@mikellclark635]

I agree. White people hype Mariah Carey up too much smh

[@toddmitchell7701]

She sung alot of background for Luther Vandross

[@hopeishere2day]

@@toddmitchell7701 Her duet with Luther on, "Whether or Not the World Gets Better", is one of my absolute favorite duets!

[@Divabellas]

Lisa didn't want to be in the business like that. SHE chose not to seek the limelight and loved just doing background vocals

[@nasilamak2201]

My gosh! Our people are so gifted.

[@AdibAbdullah-gg1jd]

Facts ❤️

[@alexaavery8574]

THIS SONG CAME OUT IN 1991!!! LOOK AT IT!! 2024 STILL BANGIN!! 😮

[@billgreenidge6740]

Another indicator of just how great an artist Luther Vandross was, when his BACKUP singer is a once in a generation talent like the incredible Lisa Fischer!

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

She prob blow him away her voice is so powerful gives me Houston vibes a lil man talent back then dats why I love old school music 🎶 for ever

[@christinadever8041]

You better KNOW IT!

[@Hammerton32]

Well, Luther, being, once a background singer himself, knew!!!

[@orlandoaguasvivas6580]

@@Hammerton32 Yes he sang for Roberta Flack and Patti Labelle

[@Hammerton32]

@@orlandoaguasvivas6580 and David Bowie

[@farmermarshall]

I saw her when Luther went on tour and she was one of his BACKUP singers. This song had hit already. Luther gave her the spotlight right in the middle of his concert like she was his little sister. He was so proud of her! Her voice was soooooo pure like Luther's. She KILLED that this song and got a standing ovation! And yes, she hit that note!!!

[@2452dee]

Her and Phyllis Hymen were the voices back then!

[@Nsells100]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽YESS!

[@WithADashOfPazazz]

*hyman not hymen 💀

[@Julia-wv6su]

Phyllis Hyman my favorite singer!!

[@U_see-ph]

I can ever dare to call her an one hit wonder because that one song is a whole era!!! So sad that I discovered her just yesterday

[@U_see-ph]

@@akerockstar thank you for sharing 🤗

[@gregpaige5548]

She also sang with Tina Turner on her last tour, Lisa Fischer is amazing.

[@gregpaige5548]

She did backup for 25 years with The Rolling Stones as well.

[@sxm76]

She won a Grammy off this one record!

[@gregpaige5548]

@@sxm76 Very much deserved that woman can sing.

[@fefesmith82]

She DESTROYED this song!!! Gave me chills....such an incredible voice!!!!

[@cestlavie5713]

" A Fool for Love is a Fool for Pain " Lisa Fisher. She is speaking Truth .

[@MillerTimeVoiceOver]

Lisa is one of the top 10 female singers alive, period. Her falsetto puts chills on my arms. Amazing!

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

She's INCREDIBLE.

[@c.s.5770]

That beat and that dangerous voice she killed it

[@nanabeauty9476]

She's like Whitney and Mariah combined!! And she could've been just as big as them. But she didn't want the limelight. Oh well. But thank you for blessing us with your gift Ms. Fischer! We truly appreciate it!

[@judahsjewelshandmadejewelr2208]

No no sweets. She came before them both! She is Devine Greatness! 🌹❤️🌹

[@rudolphmcneill515]

You said it. I saw her in concert right before Covid-19. She was ASTOUNDING!! I just wished she'd sung more songs from her album. This was the only one she did. With such a beautiful gift like this I just don't get why she didn't want to be a huge solo artist.

[@Mr071lulu]

I just made this comparison last night. In actuality she has more range than them both

[@trini2DBone134]

@@rudolphmcneill515 because fame destroys people

[@GarageStudio7]

@@Mr071lulu How can her range be larger when Mariah's range spans 5 octaves from the 2nd octave to the 7th octave 💀 Lisa naturally sounds more powerful though. She has more range than Whitney but Whitney sounds more powerful.

[@sbusisiwelinshaba7841]

She was quite a stunner.

[@cestlavie5713]

I remember first seeing her in Luther Vandross video Stop to Love, as the woman in Blue as a kid. I was in love. 😍😊

[@MendingSoul999]

She sang it the way she sung in the record. Most singers today alter some parts of the song whenever they sing live.

[@michaelmcclain5817]

I never heard anyone remake or try to cover this song....hmmmm....no one.

[@TheYou2100]

There are people on SoundCloud that have and only came close...no one compares to her

[@nissicopeland4932]

Hey, Tamar Braxton covered this song and blew it out of the park.

[@ninolee69]

Tamar

[@sylviamaua745]

@@nissicopeland4932 Tamar can't touch Lisa

[@nissicopeland4932]

@@akerockstar she did a live version.

[@BoltUpright190]

The whole world has heard Lisa's voice, either with Luther or the Stones, but so few people actually know her name. It's a travesty.

[@rookeemaglipon2889]

She was Luthers back up singer, she’s one of my favorite ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️that whistle note❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sherleybozieux]

And the rolling stones

[@colinking4891]

@@sherleybozieux - & Chaka Khan & Tina Turner...

[@reubenmusyoka3192]

I know her from Ms Tina Turner

[@jacinta6421]

Lisa always has amazing voice control ❤❤❤❤🫡🫡🫡

[@GR8GTRFAN]

How can anyone possibly give this performance a thumbs down? She undoubtedly is a remarkable vocalist. And however she handled her career choosing the top end or being a background singer does not change the level of talent that she has. Stellar artist who without a doubt certainly is a star who ranks up there with the best of them. Great song.

[@GR8GTRFAN]

@@akerockstar A lot of people don't know talent when they hear it. The Grammy speaks for itself.

[@em3-46]

Those dislikes are the women who's man got hypnotized by that voice and left they're no cooking, don't wanna work ass.

[@Teebee44]

@@em3-46 exactly

[@jackiepenn3404]

❤❤❤❤❤omg her voice gives me chills

[@deelove9375]

@@em3-46 😂😂😂😂😂

[@donttreadonme1474]

I know why no one else tries this song....because no one can sing it even close to her. Why was she not more popular?

[@neil12011]

One of the greatest, if not THE greatest female vocal talent of all time. ❤️💪

[@sefutho]

Just knowing that that big note is coming, you can't stop wondering if she's gonna nail it or not, but she always does

[@ZyZy456]

Her Vocals are just otherworldly!!

[@davidthompson6117]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard!

[@joshuabeardsley1261]

No auto tune here baby

[@illmaticgaming4162]

This type of voice will never come back again!! 😔😔😔

[@michaelgaston6617]

Man this sister right here is so cold, powerful, amazing , beautiful voice. Wow she definitely should be top 10, 15 all time singer

[@chorvannkuch5081]

Usually Apollo "Live" performances would be covered with fake audio..... They knew better this time. She sounds absolutely amazing.

[@DaisyAnnabelle65]

The ending Oh My Lord her whistle register! 🔥

[@bcp0703]

Facts.

[@Meds1000MD]

They never lip synced on Apollo. Only soul train.

[@ccb4159]

@@Meds1000MD this is live singing

[@akerockstar]

@@Meds1000MD There's been many lip-synced performances on the Apollo, but it was always definitely frowned upon. Soul Train also had many live performances where some artists would not agree to lip-sync and insisted on doing it live

[@user-xk3ky4cb4e]

0:20 The look in her eyes man .... thats art

[@jamesbrownjr4756]

I don't think we will ever be blessed with a voice like this again.

[@nellyluscious]

yassss hunny!! Them vocals lawd have mercy!! Miss sangers like this!!

[@whitneyhoustonstan2472]

It seriously amazes me how she has such free access to the top end of her head voice after these long and difficult belting passages… it’s so unbelievably difficult to manage head voice after belt.

[@libertyjoy1212]

The way Lisa is singing her high notes lorddddd! So on point and like it is nothing! She is one of the greatest ever❤❤❤

[@msoddballz5763]

One of the best performances that I have ever seen. Lisa fischer has so much soul!

[@sweetpeepauline]

I would love some vocal lessons from this Queen any day of the week. She is phenomenal!💕💐🙏🏽

[@AdibAbdullah-gg1jd]

Goosebumps 🔥❤️.........I miss the 90s.....It was a Amazing Time to be alive... She is One of the Most Underrated Singers in History 🔥❤️

[@justinhinds4305]

Back when people put their hands up instead of a phone 👏🏼

[@MJBBey]

Flawless performance!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DaisyAnnabelle65]

I know every person in the audience stood up for her applauding this amazing performance! Standing Ovation !⭐️

[@tmn8547]

You guys in the comments are saying you wish she was still in the business. She still is!! She still tours. Go check her out when she’s in your town. She chooses to go in her own lane now. She’s a free spirit. ❤

[@pandorasbox6607]

Beautifully Beautiful! She always blows my wig straight into thin air!!!

[@sumi7579]

Wow wow wow wow 🤩 like how did she hit those notes! Best live performance vocally just wow. Ppl talk about Mariah hitting the whistle note but Lisa's voice hits the whistle and the lows her range is phenomenal! Singers today don't even come close!

[@georgeoshust793]

Lisa is the GOAT!

[@chrissidior9694]

Yo she broke that high note down in the end you hear me🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ancu2388]

I had this single on cassette and played it over and over and over again.

[@snjones99]

I did the exact same thing!

[@waynephillips3328]

Likewise

[@marilynjones9976]

I love you Lisa, you are a strong woman with a truly beautiful voice, I want to give you your flowers now. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏🏾💯

[@Sixxdee9]

Whistle notes in CHEST???????? Her voice is unreal!!!!

[@GuinevereYT]

No that super high soprano headvoice yeah G6 headvoice sound like whistle but its not airy like whistle

[@creepybabysun9666]

It's head voice

[@cassandrawalsh4421]

Beautiful amazing voice Beautiful smart lady ❤

[@bigd5063]

It feels so good to actually understand what the artist is saying !! True singing no mumbling.

[@jrichy3699]

Absolutely beautiful woman

[@crencottrell7849]

This had to have gotten a standing ovation! I really wish she had won more awards and had put out more music. Her voice is just wow...what an phenomenal gift God blessed her with ☺🙏🏿🙌🏾

[@chuckers40]

I remember watching this. SHE NAILED IT!!!!!! The Apollo audience LOVED HER.

[@2323sark]

Heard Lisa many times live . On her own or standing behind Luther she is a mega talent. That voice and this song are stunning

[@j.g.p.jr.6497]

Lisa Fischer is Legendary!

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

YES!!!!

[@deoncuba2305]

2024..AND I'M STILL HERE LISA FISCHER IS THE SHIT!!!! AND ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SANGERS OF ALL TIME!! SHE'S LIKE THE FEMALE VERSION OF LUTHER VANDROSS.. VOCALLY AND MORE..A TRUE VOCAL MASTER AND POWERHOUSE HER VOICE TO THIS DAY IS COMPLETELY UNMATCHED..AND SHE'S JUST SUCH A VERY HUMBLE AND BEAUTIFUL PERSON WITH A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT..BUT THE FACT THAT SHE CHOSE TO WALK AWAY FROM THE SPOTLIGHT.. SAYS SO MUCH ABOUT THE SHADY ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS..BUT STILL LISA FISCHER MADE HER MARK..ON PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO TRUELY STILL!! LOVE AND APPRECIATE HER VOICE AND MUSIC THIS WOMAN IS ONE OF OUR VOCAL 💎 GEM'S YALL.. FACTS!!!🤎🔥🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💯❤️👈🥰🤩😎

[@ladygemini4372]

only an angel can sing like this fr..

[@ednamodee]

she’s an SS+ ranked vocalist for a reason

[@dumatshabalala5858]

Wow,that's awesome performance 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿❤👍

[@anthonyanthony8780]

Damn! Soul of Anita Baker and voice of Minnie Ripperton!

[@MsPeaceandLove11]

I just saw her in Chicago two weeks ago. Her voice is like fine wine...

[@TheUnsupervisedBlackChild]

Original, pure, unfiltered SANGIN! 🔥

[@marvinjadi7117]

One of the best live performances by a female vocalist that I have ever seen.....

[@PeaceFan1]

The Instrument is PERFECTION!!!! xoxoxoxoo

[@erviston]

It's puzzling , why Lisa Fisher never got recognized more , in my opinion she has much better vocals than the one that made it , I listened to her CD over and over , it's amazing the control and range . She is the best .

[@rubylighten5926]

I've always loved this song. She is a true artist and her range is crazy.

[@gregorysantilli3293]

Lisa is a goddess. Incredible beauty, and with Gods gift, the best voice ever.

[@Dee-dt7th]

Wow! She still my reason , why I still SING

[@mezmerized4lifejay654]

Jeez, her voice was incredible. She’s like a mixture of Whitney & Mariah. She def don’t get the recognition she deserves 💯❤️

[@mimi-mi3ib]

Nah they got this from her, she came before them

[@autumn4993]

There are no words how gifted this woman voice is i cannot even explain it into a sentence.

[@TheAray6]

I saw her perform earlier this year as a birthday present. Absolutely amazing. Still an amazing singer!

[@ekl7804]

Some people don't know that Mariah Carey really looked up and studied singers like Lisa when she did background for Luther back in the 80s. I can hear and see some techniques that Mariah has used in her performances throughout the years and even her studio recording.

[@kenny.gabriel.2]

I completely agree. I hear it in this song especially with her ad-libs throughout the song. The ending as well as she fades out. Her and Mariah have a similar embouchure when shaping their mouths for sustained notes as well. I'm glad Mariah paid attention to the talent that is Lisa Fischer!

[@codywalsh2075]

Mariah said Lisa was one of inspirations, Mariah loves and looks up to background singer's, it's how she started out.

[@tazaman2009]

I would mention Lisa Fischer up with the likes of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and any other great singer you can think of... Amazing. 😎👍

[@upfrontbear74]

Seriously how can anyone dislike this.

[@k_perry]

That mic is ALWAYS ONNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ain't no mistaking this talent

[@kaykaymanny656]

That ladies and gentleman is true raw talent! All these young uns need to take notes. THIS is how you sang!!! 👏🏽

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

Them vocals at 2”40 chills pure talent !!

[@calvindean4372]

Outstanding performance

[@melbrowne3370]

L! Fish a Badd-Mutha!!❤️💯

[@Riogi]

This is pure perfection in beauty and talent.

[@m.g.3842]

Of all the performances on this show, this is definitely one of the best!

[@Toinemc]

I love this woman. Her vocals are 🔥🔥🔥

[@martin-mo4tk]

Cannot stop listening to this song.sweet sound that heals the soul

[@angelwilson6631]

I get chills listening to this song...she KILLED it...those high notes🤗

[@techview2834]

Instagram brought me here! Oh my goodness!! This is an angel!!

[@avrilbrown5881]

Still one of the best vocalist ever❤️

[@mrspeaker89]

It's a shame she never put out more solo music. Her voice is a gift from God.