And I Am Telling You ~ an Amber Riley appreciation post

#amberriley #dreamgirls #queen
I did not record this. Shout out to the person that did. I haven't been able to locate this video on KZbin, since it was originally uploaded. It's a shame, because it's the only decent front-of-house recording I've seen of her in character, singing this song. So; for those who missed it the first time; here is Amber Riley, in her Olivier Award winning turn as Effie White, singing 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Gong'.
DISCLAIMER: I am making absolutely no profit from this video. Purely for entertainment purposes. Everything used was found on KZbin. Will remove if asked.

[@titojacintho623]

I still hope they take this to broadway some day!!!! It's about time a real revival of Dreamgirla hapens

[@dylansmith1833]

WHY did this not go to Broadway? We need a BWAY revival with Amber Riley! NOW!

[@rachelevans1443]

I’m physically incapable of watching her sing this song without tearing up - she is incredible

[@chuutheecomrade]

nothing but respect for MY Effie White

[@chuutheecomrade]

except jennifer holiday no one will ever do it like her. edit: i meant jennifer holiday lol i lol jennifer hudson tho

[@marccorfield2699]

was lucky enough to see her live and to this day it still sends shivers. She is truely incredible

[@alexisohara2000]

Miss Amber Riley- the 2nd best Effie EVER, after THE original J Holliday. Incredible!!

[@heathervelasco5159]

Disagree she is the 3rd best top 3 Jennifer Holliday Jennifer Hudson and Amber

[@alexisohara2000]

@@heathervelasco5159 I can get onboard with that! lol All 3 brought something special to the role!

[@theslaytoendyourfaves]

@@alexisohara2000 true!! Holliday brought the true beast. Hudson brought the adult, edgy power. Riley brought the fluid, youthful essence. but what they all have common is that they all brought the house down!

[@alexisohara2000]

@@theslaytoendyourfaves Very well said!

[@matthewcolley1151]

To tell u I couldn’t breathe after seeing this live would be an understatement

[@jifij89]

truly i was in floods of tears

[@briellemarsh]

Was lucky enough to watch it in the West End when it first opened… have been searching for a recording of this song for years. Amber received a standing ovation which lasted over a minute - they had to delay starting the next scene!!!

[@jonahwarhaft9220]

I HAD NO IDEA THIS EXISTED IM GONNA CRY TEARS OF JOY

[@thisisme5504]

Thank you for posting. I so hope Dreamgirls comes to broadway or live tv and of course they recast the incredible Amber Riley.

[@ruth3431]

After Grease Live! and Hairspray Live! who knows maybe we'll get lucky!!

[@tjshelton5632]

Mercedes finally got her solo!

[@seanmchutchison4679]

I’ll always respect Ms Holliday as the original. But amber is for sure number 2 and one of the best! Full vocal control, still expressing the pain and rage whilst still sanging! Get it sis ❤😍

[@sarahclark6225]

I was crying the entire performance 🎉❤

[@ms.ahlyha]

she’s so amazing omg what can’t she do?!?

[@scottstorey7543]

Saw her twice and I was totally speechless. The whole production and cast were insane!!!

[@spottieottiedopalisciousan3333]

I just found out TODAY AGO that she was cast as Effie. I love her delivery..... everything! 🤎

[@Aaren_B]

She was so good in this show Im so happy I saw her twice in the summer and a few days before she left and both times i went the audience went insane for this performace she was phenominal

[@kemtuckey]

I near on threw my shoe at the screen during that 3:16 run!! 😯

[@justingarde181]

SERIOUSLY

[@victordunson719]

She was out when I went to see her in London. Her standby Marisha Wallace left no crumbs. Thanks for this post though ❤

[@xavierdallenmusicuniverse6304]

Between Her and Lillias White, they both do intensely amazing riffs/runs

[@debbieparker5597]

Was amazing to watch in person. She was utterly fantastic

[@iriear]

Wow, she is that good! I prefer hers over J Hudson, but we know Jennifer Holliday will forever hold the crown.

[@alexisohara2000]

Agree 100%

[@Alyn08]

Yes to the last part! Jennifer Holliday set the standard for Effie White.

[@vincent8709]

This sent tears to my eyes...thought that J Holiday can be that only person to do this, now it's Amber Riley. Absolutely Amazing!

[@marilyndwilliams5202]

Go Amber sing that song Girl!

[@mariabreu3056]

I’ve waiting for this video!!!!! Thank u!!!!

[@livviebrundle]

:) you're most welome

[@cj2122821244]

I loved Jennifer Holiday in this role, but I also really enjoyed Ms. Riley's version in this recording. So much better than the version on the Olivier's . Controlled, powerful and still emotional.

[@TravelwithTasha393]

Oliver Award winner!! Amber killed this role and this is why she won the equivalent of the tony awards in Britain!!

[@cameliasnroses]

This is from One Night Only Dreamgirls in London, I FOUND IT

[@OO-uw3vc]

I had the pleasure of witnessing the Dreamgirls show at the Savoy Theatre in London and Amber Riley was just sensational and the whole production was just so good ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lokikittycat8741]

I just got chills all over my body😍 daaaaaang💖

[@theslaytoendyourfaves]

3:16 you hear that run??? omg

[@christopherhatchell8440]

Man I wish I knew about this BEFORE it finished

[@franciscoavila36]

It’s currently on tour around the UK until December 2022.

[@Msladyrae92]

Effing incredible

[@lonellfletcher]

I. NEED. THE. FULL. SHOW. IN. MY. LIFE. RIGHT. NOW!!!!!!!

[@ethanpotter7408]

FRRE IF THIS IS A BOOTLEG ANDNIF ANYONE HAS THIS ONE CAN WE TRADE

[@diegocoronel3013]

@@ethanpotter7408 there is one but its not for trade you have to buy it

[@ethanpotter7408]

@@diegocoronel3013 Oooo if Amber Riley is in it I’ll gladly buy it

[@ethanpotter7408]

Omggg utter perfection😭😭 do you have a full recording? I’d love to trade!

[@livviebrundle]

sadly, no :( I wish I did, tho

[@ethanpotter7408]

@@livviebrundle Awww. Thanks for responding tho!

[@livviebrundle]

@@ethanpotter7408 ;)

[@xavierdallenmusicuniverse6304]

COME ON QUEEN

[@sheismymom]

such a yes

[@kellanshaquan2221]

Jennifer Holliday Jennifer Hudson Amber Riley are the best singers of this song

[@kirklandgilliard8576]

Can someone find her I am Changing live video please

[@floydclemens1054]

Look at the channel "dreamgirls superstar"

[@atouchofwellbeing8555]

please do broadway We need to see you do this on broadway

[@oneandonlyprecarious]

That costume is atrocious but her performance makes up for it

[@flutepianofulbroadwaylover3898]

No comparison to Jennifer Holiday, Jennifer is even more raw and the truthfulness is phenomenal

[@zs4580]

And? Obviously Jennifer Holiday's is the original version and will always be iconic but Amber did really great here and the fact you have to just say "well Jennifer's is better" just makes you seem insecure about it since nobody fucking asked.

[@itscalebbarrera]

No one asked. Obviously she’s not gonna sound like the original. Y’all must be boring as hell if you want a carbon copy of the original

[@eugenelaw5294]

Not so much she didn't do it for me . It looked like a high school production.

[@thexvlogs6516]

Did we watch the same video?

[@ScottGodfreyMusic1]

I agree. Incredible vocalist but when I saw her in the show, there was no depth; her Effie came across as really shallow and you had no real feeling of her dreams being snatched away from her.

[@johnlathers4430]

@@ScottGodfreyMusic1 Wtf are you talking about?! This is the same woman who won the Olivier Award for Best Actress.

[@ScottGodfreyMusic1]

@@johnlathers4430 Just my opinion. Her voice is insane though. :)

[@eugenelaw5294]

Yes looked high school.

[@shoequeenn01]

I mean she's alright. Not enough rise and fall and different emotional tones for me. Very screechy and lazy. It's about character people and bleeding hearts and I don't get that here. My standards are way higher.❤ sorry not sorry.😮

[@waiskuxx]

And yet Jennifer Holliday saw this live and said it’s the best cover she’s ever heard of this song. What a trash opinion lmao

[@shoequeenn01]

@@waiskuxx what else could she say? I can be honest she unfortunately can't be. That's the way you play the game. Imho.

[@waiskuxx]

@@shoequeenn01 Jennifer is known for being honest, she’s got no reason to lie and has never lied she fled out said that she saw her cover on Glee and said it was meh but when she watched her life, it was the best renditions she has seen. Your opinion isn’t honest it is stupid. Firstly Amber Riley vocally and technically hit every night that she should she wasn’t flat and she hit every run with ease. She belted and mixed when she needed to. Name another cover that is better than this?