Alex Newell - I Know Where I’ve Been - AIDS Walk New York

[@RachelSantiago816]

SOOO POWERFUL IN SO MANY LEVELS!!!!

[@kmf07302]

I'll be one of the first to buy a ticket when Hairspray gets revived with Alex as Motormouth!

[@OrionAmastacia]

Absolutely!

[@haziqiman5576]

Ohmahgahd yesss

[@jeffblack8457]

+Kevin F Did you see Alex in the Broadway revival of "Once on this Island"? He was terrific as Asaka, Mother of the Earth.

[@harleybaker4684]

Jeff Black yes! It was awesome!

[@TheMarapasa]

Alex as Tracy Turnblatt honey! Good Morning Baltimore

[@TOOMUCHMICHAEL]

It’s hard not to get emotional listening to Alex’s rendition of this song right now.

[@Starlysh]

The way he just tossed that last note up into the heavens like SO EFFORTLESS. SO talented and moving and incredible.

[@1TN1]

That's not a high note. THIS is a high note. My favorite performance of this song ever. ❤ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGbQaaWHr6-LoLM

[@GleeS04]

I was drawn to the link because of Alex but as my husband and I sit watching, my face appears at @1:33 (second from the left) and we both scream. What a surprise and honor to be a part of powerful, important statement, #BLM, #BTLM

[@Dahjonruby]

You didn’t know you would be added

[@GleeS04]

@@Dahjonruby I had absolutely no idea.

[@brendalittlejohn5070]

Right now OMG Thanks U For Sharing this video and song with us 😢😢😢👏👏🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Southern_QUEERies]

This is so...EVERYTHING. A Black nb person singing a song about justice and racial equality, it really just hits everything going on right now.

[@susaedu368]

I feel so lucky and honored to be alive in the same world where Alex Newell is. They are such a pure sparkle of the Creator

[@JohnSagaMusic]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL 😭😭❤️

[@darelnarag]

Please do a cover of this. I love you John Mark.

[@n._coja]

OMG

[@neilrobson9922]

Alex is a powerhouse! A one in a billion talent and the emotion! The soul! Can it be taught ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Tony_Hardy]

I demand that Alex record a studio version of this song.i need this in my life.

[@demi5060]

there is a studio version, he sang it on glee ✨

[@bassclef9986]

Wow

[@taffi_taffy9182]

demi “She” sweetie, yes Alex was born a he but he wants to be called a she. So sorry if this is offensive to you

[@Tony_Hardy]

@@demi5060 but its not nearly as good

[@padraiggilmore5545]

@@taffi_taffy9182 his pronouns are he him lol

[@c.anderson680]

OMG!!! You're amazing Alex Newell *smooches* beautiful song!!

[@michaeltutty1540]

This performance made my eyes leak. Others may sing this song, may try to claim it, but ALEX OWNS IT! The images made the beautiful music even more poignant. I was in Washington when the AIDS Quilt was on the lawn of the Mall. Hearing all the names, thinking about hearing all those names, still brings tears to my eyes even these 35 years later.

[@jamesdefrance2043]

Alex Newell embodies the promise of America....to raise high the voices of greatness that arise within her, champion them, respect them, love them and honor them. Unfortunately, it is a promise too often broken and cruelly forgotten. Alex's voice reminds us how tragic it is to take away anyone's voice, and how we must protect and love our neighbor as ourselves and stop the violence that has taken so many beautiful voices from us.

[@hannahw90hw]

omg.... goosebumps like i cant describe! tears and everything

[@SilentBob731]

I'm not crying...my eyes are just shooting tear-bullets at injustice... ;-)

[@Cutiepenguin42]

Watching the screen fill with color literally made my eyes fill with tears. Holy smokes.

[@nadavantebi]

ALEX NEWELL IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!! SING IT HENNY!

[@vicentehizon6202]

I’m still sobbing for George is gone. Thanks, Alex for trying to make me feel better.

[@FoxSoul]

Amazing powerful video. thank you

[@seanyates5769]

Imagine a Jhud/ Alex Collab.. dear lord now that’s a fabulous pair.

[@joseestevam787]

There's a light in the darkness Though the night black as my skin There's a light burning bright showing me the way But I know where I've been There's a cry in distance It's a voice that comes from deep within There's a cry asking why I pray the answer's up ahead yeah 'Cause I know where I've been There's a road we've been travellin' Lost so many on the way But the riches will be plenty With the price, the price we had to pay There's a dream in the future There's a struggle that we have yet to win And there's pride in my heart 'Cause I know where I'm going, yes I do And I know where I've been, yeah There's a road that we must travel There's a promise that we must make Oh the riches will be plenty Oh the dream in the future Oh the struggle we must win Use that pride in our heart To lift us up Lord knows i know Where I've been

[@theycallmejondoenow]

I have LOVED Alex since Glee & I will never stop loving this phenomenal talent. MERCY.

[@RachelSantiago816]

SAME!!!

[@marcoherera]

You better sing, Alex! 😩😊😩 Serving vocals and emotion at its best!!! Amen. 🙏🏻

[@iskra2677]

Ok but the song meaning 😢 I have so much respect to black people thank you for being strong guys . I love you so muchhh

[@leearagornmanley5985]

this song means such much to all the people in united Staes Of American And this Song Is Making Me Cry , God Bless Americans, Amen......

[@dominicocampo5402]

3:58, just kept replaying that note!!!

[@mwn99]

fully crying. this is so beautiful ❣️ sing your heart out alex we feel it

[@carlaj38]

This is beautiful. I felt this song to my core👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️

[@alexanderson6578]

she definitley did the song justice....queen latifa must be proud

[@jjunicorn5341]

Omg I burstes into tears. Alex girl you go. You sing you heart out with that beautiful voice of yours girl. BLACK LIVES MATTER✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@walkersmith6484]

Simply beautiful - and very moving. THANK YOU ALEX NEWELL for such a great delivery!

[@EastVillageThom]

Beautiful performance and postponing the event is the right thing to do

[@naremelkonyan7308]

😭😭😭😭😭 I really like you and your voice .❣️❤️THANKSSSSSS

[@chrishouston968]

Just...GOOSEBUMPS. OMG. That last note. Alex, I worship the ground you walk on.

[@1TN1]

Absolutely incredible. I also love this version and the ending - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIfJqY2sd8aHo7M

[@chrishouston968]

@@1TN1 OMG yes! I have that version bookmarked too. Have you seen the Glee version? Back when Alex played a trans woman on Glee. The choir is all trans people who came from all over the country. I'm trans, and some of my friends are in this episode. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmiwm5qfmcaDntU

[@angelbest1642]

Truly blessed, May our God guide your voice path

[@ariellebdomingo]

Omg, I remember Alex as Unique on Glee!! One of the episodes that I watched recently brought me here.

[@tobywildsaint9659]

Why am I shedding tears?

[@huntrdog]

He hits it out of the park every time. That was so beautiful. Thank you Alex, Marc, and Sounds of Zamar.

[@burtihal]

And @Scott Wittman, who wrote the lyrics with @Marc Shaiman

[@bennaggenda]

she*

[@dallaswinston330]

@@bennaggenda Wrong

[@bennaggenda]

Dallas Winston seriously watch your mouth!

[@dallaswinston330]

@@bennaggenda Ummm no hes not a she. He prefers he/him pronouns but hes non-gender conforming.

[@josyanepinheiro]

Amazing voice! I cant to sing this choir!! Dreams

[@rami3224]

Alex is having me sob all June

[@MajorCLJ]

Oh, this is so so wonderful! Thank you so so much!

[@jeff1hh]

Soooo good! Thank you for this!

[@giovannyandrescortesrodrig2846]

Well done Mercedes ♥️♥️♥️

[@charlottehs6181]

Amazing voice - amazing soul 💜

[@jaymiekay9126]

I have chills and I’m crying. This was BEAUTIFULLY DONE

[@aldiraffaele5278]

Very touching, been with GMHC from day one... Blessings to all for all the hard work and dedication over the 35 years...

[@chandlerthompson9945]

Yea, Alex! Beautiful heartfelt performance.

[@lhughwingate2159]

Alex has such a wonderful voice. I am crying like a baby. Wonderful.

[@CarlosIsaacOrellana]

There is an expression in spanish that is "la piel se me puso chinita"... Wooow amazing voice👏👏👏👏 ❤️

[@BaileyBeatz708]

I love when she sing this song....yes Alex aka Unique

[@skyepapa]

alex uses he/him pronouns

[@frankiejohnston9414]

This is one of my favorite songs such a strong message behind it this needs to be played more to finally get this message across to the ignorant racist people

[@AnimeBearFL]

I am sobbing right now. The imagery in this are so powerful. As a gay man who has had an HIV+ partner in the past. And many HIV+ friends. And as someone who fights as an ally for the black community and is disgusted with how my brothers and sisters in the black community are treated this video hit home and I honestly sobbed for 20 minutes. The message is heard, the message is seen and the message is felt. I have shared this i have begged people to watch it. #endthestigmaofhiv #blacklivesmatter

[@fredamallory3697]

Just saw this post! I don’t know you, but I Love you. Keep fighting for what you believe in. You are still a Child of God, as long as you Believe and Trust God, God Will is Done!

[@m1kesnts]

whenever I watch him singing this song i get emotional 😭 i love you alex ❣️❤️

[@j.j.1753]

WOW! I LOVE YOU ALEX!!

[@starbrightinfinity3329]

QUEEENNNN-NA!!!! You snatched my soul leaving me in tears. Alex never fails to deliver with that voice.

[@alanhenderson53]

Thank You - Alex - Always a joy hearing you sing! Beautiful! And Greatful for you and you work.

[@glgl1472]

I was around and very active if you get my drift prior to the AIDS crisis and now all these many years later hearing this reminds me that of all the friends and others that I knew way back when they're all gone I'm the only one that's left from that time period. Even after all this time I'm not quite sure why I was spared. I never even became HIV positive. Just goes to show sometimes you just never know....

[@DancinShiGuy]

I’m speechless

[@VickyG212]

Damn. Goosebumps

[@andrejmede]

Her voice is inpossible! God bless you!

[@tpot91]

Man when the days been hard and I need a good laugh, I come here. Thank you Alex, your humor gets me.

[@ooochileee4427]

AMAZING✨👏🏽😩

[@kevinireland3136]

Stunning performance by all involved. Big thanks to the video production team and all of the supporting cast who made this happen.

[@joe_sim_]

I got goosebumps. This is so beautiful.

[@tracybaldwin1564]

What a gorgeous version of this song!! I’ve seen Alex perform it several times but this is the very best they’ve ever done. Love it.

[@bethcollins7865]

Damn!!! Beautiful!!

[@roviannematovu8136]

Breathtakingly powerful. Brought tears to my eyes. Stunning. Wow! Want this sung at my funeral. As good as Jenifer Lewis at Carnegie hall

[@burtihal]

Stunning, brilliant, heart-wrenching. Thank you.

[@maylee2227]

I'm crying This IS Just Amazing 💖💖💖💖💖✨ And Alex is a angel💖✨

[@jewkarta2443]

That was a WILD vocal, Alex!!!!!!!! Geez!

[@soaribb32]

Alex be glowing. Love it.

[@Greggory1987]

Wow, the tears just keep flowing....such a powerful and heartfelt performance.

[@manueltugueriorodriguez4408]

Omg! This is the end. 😍😍😍😍

[@kirbysaid]

Loved waking up to this performance. Thank you all.

[@peterscarborough6188]

This just proves that the anointing has no bias

[@unknownlink]

Alex your voice is pure artistry, thank you

[@JP-zo7pl]

His voice could move mountains. I'm not crying, you're crying!!

[@timescalante4410]

That my dear friend was absolutely incredible. .

[@bskeete]

Awesome!!

[@matthewlinz4744]

Alex is so amazing; a one in a million talent. Although I must admit I'm sad he didn't go for the A this time! hahaha

[@mathiusbianchi3768]

OMG. Is amazing

[@KyKanda]

THAT WAS F**** AMAZING!

[@datblklatin]

You are so awesome!!!!

[@andreanastarizky6407]

this is amazing!!! 😭♥️

[@zandreaz29]

This is beautiful, it gave me chills!

[@margaretcooklevy8670]

Beautiful, thanks.

[@viniciussilva3488]

amazing! amazing!

[@SanCarlosGuy2001]

Wow, wow, wow!

[@momusic14]

Wow. wow. wow. wow. wow. Alex is stunning as usual!

[@stephenhavenner6954]

Exceptionally Beautiful!!!

[@lindatrice7472]

What a voice Bravo Bravo Bravo

[@dominic6208]

Simply amazing!!!!

[@hrhroyalprincejondeewright9524]

OMG WHAT CAN YOU SAY AMAZING. AWESOME LOVE IT

[@claudepolicano1632]

Alex never disappoints

[@donnamckenzie8124]

I have no words

[@nevilleflegg8830]

just watching again, the choir is amazing, love love loe

[@sarahann74]

Wow I’ve been thinking about this song a lot recently and I am so glad that they decided to do right now. This is so beautiful!I’m crying. Great job to Alex and to everyone who was involved in this. I am blown away by the power of this video. #alexformotormouthmaybelle “there’s a dream in the future, there’s a struggle that we have yet to win, use that pride in our hearts to lift us up to tomorrow, cause just to sit still would be a sin” #blacklivesmatter

[@PrinceJay90s]

Still here 2023

[@waltergee1769]

Wow! Still Think you were cheated out of the Tony Award in "Once on This Island"! Mark my words, it will happen!