Ariana Grande Sings a Song We Wrote That She’s NEVER Seen Before

Ariana Grande is a multi-Grammy winner who obviously knows how to sing, but we put her to the test by seeing if she can sing a song she has never heard or seen the lyrics to before.
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[@shadysorkin9214]

Notice how she pointed to the piano guy at the end when people were cheering. Very sweet.

[@moovrs]

She always respects the whole team working in every situation and i love her for that

[@EverybodyLovesB]

I legit know the names of so many people that she works with, no matter how “small” their job was, because she never fails to call them by their names when talking about them and not just “the crew member who did xyz” or “the guy on set who helped with stunts” she’ll always mention them by their names (even if they’ve done a rather “small” task) and make sure they are recognized and appreciated and acknowledged publicly. That’s something that I absolutely adore about her.

[@BarryBobbins]

Yes, she’s a good actress. You’re so right…

[@Zvntvnv]

Very mindful of her

[@davidfranklin5426]

Jeff Babko - one of the most sought-after studio musicians in the biz!

[@Lex-sy3xv]

4:20 she did cynthia’s defying gravity riff 🥺

[@littlellama2001]

yess that was so cool

[@jonathanrubenandrian7689]

omg yess, love it❤

[@panchito18]

No la dejaron terminar :(

[@staciaallen3330]

Yasssssssssss I just noticed that too.

[@leahheapp]

Omg she so did 🤣

[@LemonoverrIce]

Her eating this up effortlessly😭what a queen-

[@Drnaynay]

Interesting use of that particular verb 🤷

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@lessismore8533]

Not really. Just like ANY other skill in the world, once you’ve DONE it enough times, it becomes second nature…

[@user-kj3ny4kq3p]

quite literally impressive that she can sound this good on anything, at any time, anywhere. what a talent

[@thisiscuvo]

even more impressive how she instantly switches between her laughing and talking voice to singing voice

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@alsheremeta]

@@thisiscuvo Some effect is turned on (Auto tune?) just compare her talking voice before the song starts to when she talks during the song. No denying she is a fantastic singer, 1000 times better than I ever could be...

[@nluisa]

I bet she would still sound great even if she was singing the electoral register.

[@thisiscuvo]

@ it's funny you'd even think she needs autotune

[@grandespades1640]

the way she makes everyone feel so seen and acknowledged! even guillermo and jeff ❤

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@Eclectic-Harlowe]

5'0 and a quarter

[@noseholekibi]

ariana's vocals literally gave me chills. she has a voice of an angel !!!

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@Marcos-vb1tb]

Imagine being such a good vocalist that even singing completely randomly you still manage to sound perfect 😭 oh ari give me some of your talent

[@Haroun-El-Poussah]

You can use Autotune or Melodyne too, you know...

[@rflrch20]

@Haroun-El-Poussah she don’t need those

[@Haroun-El-Poussah]

@@rflrch20 There's not a single pop record without it. Records companies have even started using it on classical music records

[@rflrch20]

@Haroun-El-Poussah keyword “need”. studio tracks may have it but that doesn’t mean she needs it or has it when singing live. ❤️

[@modzrlapepperoni]

​@Haroun-El-Poussah tell me you've never heard ariana without a microphone without telling me 😂

[@chloe8194]

can we give props to the piano guy holy crap he matched her so well, clearly a professional

[@BobJoeman]

You don't become bandleader on a late night institution without knowing what you're doing

[@chandhand6539]

those runs and riffs.... omfg, wicked really changed her vocals her good... she sounds like an angel.

[@liliaruizlizarraga8530]

Yes ! like an angel 😇 ella es GRANDE!!!

[@averagelio]

for good... like wicked

[@staciaallen3330]

4:20 the fact that ariana is singing cynthia’s part of her song called ‘defying gravity’ 🥹🥹🥹😭😭😭

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@LapostropheAura]

@@cannonball6372 omg no way, when?!?

[@StaceyLuvsSnom]

@@cannonball6372demon alien💀

[@armanmafi7176]

Yall can't deny she's the most talented singer in this generation!

[@iluvhorses1]

100 percent agree❤

[@patricksather1833]

She's really not, and I really like her, but she's definitely not the best

[@jyn88]

@@patricksather1833 Who is the best in your eyes?

[@mketcham5609]

She's the whole talent package

[@dawnstanley1733]

​@@patricksather1833I agree, I like her singing but not the best ever.

[@staciaallen3330]

One thing about Ariana Grande, She ALWAYS has talented when it comes to singing. She’s definitely the real vocalist of our generation !!! She really killed it ! I’m so very happy & proud of her. ✨🖤

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@leoseven216]

She cheers to the pianist at the end. She's a thoughtful kind lady.

[@dakotac180]

I love her combining her classically trained voice with her pop voice she should do that more often. This was a cute song and hilarious. The flowers, she's too cute.

[@MiguelEv-r6d]

The energy this artist bring while she sings is incredible. She synched with that talented pianist and both crateted art.

[@fijimermaidfadeto8]

Right? I think 💭

[@kikikomuri]

she can LITERALLY sing anything

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@roxm9535]

The pianist was sooo good, I wish they’d write down his name in the description 😩

[@MK-mt4kn]

She is the first person I’ve seen do this bit… beautifully and musically.

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@MK-mt4kn]

@ I don't understand what this has to do with my comment. ("She sang beautifully" and "I may, in fact, believe in Jesus, on my own," are not mutually exclusive.) While I'm glad you want to see people saved, this may not be the best context for that message.

[@hellojerome]

Wow. This is big not small. She deserves the accolades. She has grown over the years of hard work, and continues to mature. Spectacular talent. We must celebrate when young artists are able to rise and not just plateau over old successes like many of her contemporaries more or less older. Exciting.

[@alihassan-tf1gb]

And she didn't win this year's Best Pop Vocal Album!!??? Beyond crazy.

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@KlàudeNotes]

well, tbf Sabrina was killing it with SAS

[@nathangraham1760]

@@KlàudeNotesand that’s all she had boo is SAS 😅lol she’s not a bad singer but she’s no GULINDA let’s be real lol

[@user-oi1hj1se7z]

As she is a great singer but the album was of less quality, a lot of demo lenght songs. Still nice album but didn't survive the competition.

[@IkerUnzu]

So impressive. As always with Ari.

[@fiercegeoff]

the mic is ON!

[@princessangie7809]

You can really hear her musical theatre style of singing. I love it!

[@SteveJubs]

Both an Oompa AND a Loompa? Now that’s talent

[@adrianmaulana9365]

i mean she so TRY and ATE!!

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@copernicus2396]

dressed well, sang amazing, honoured guiremo and the pianist, NAILED it.

[@jaimeponton5033]

Man I love Ariana. Want to go to her tour so bad. Not only is she incredibly talented but you can also tell she is a genuinely good and nice person.

[@markriffey8899]

I’ve listened to a few interviews with her on podcasts lately. She seems very bright and well-spoken, with a good head on her shoulders.

[@BarryBobbins]

😂😂😂😂

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@ceceliam9014]

Don't mind Barry laughing, he likes to click on videos of women he doesn't like so he can hate on them all over the comments. It's a great use of his time.

[@Clt.princee]

I love how she’s always ready for a musical challenge, ugh she’s so talented and im happy to see she more confident with herself on talk shows now!!

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@scottbloomquist8637]

I love the musical theater vibe I get from her singing, some of the best songs ever come from musicals

[@KalaChan2635]

The way she still slays this effortlessly😭💖what a queen👏

[@PikachuMannequin]

She totally smashed it! Ariana is a treasure. She's so sweet, effortlessly funny and talented. 🤍

[@bettywonde3051]

she is ACTUALLY such a beautiful, sweet, angellll I LOVE HER

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@joshuanarciso8609]

Despite of being sad after she didnt get to win any major awards in grammy, this is the proof that she doesnt need any of those she is basically the most talented singer in this generation and i know not only fans knows that but also celebrities.

[@laylascott6096]

I don’t think she cares about Grammys at all especially right now. Maybe her fans should take after their idol

[@kokichiiii5288]

can’t believe this woman was only nominated twice in this year’s grammys

[@grandespades1640]

3x actually but yeah she deserved more

[@tommaso389]

bruh who tf needs grammys when your name's ariana

[@modzrlapepperoni]

and the fact that she didn't win best vocal album and they gave it to someone who can't even sing is crazy

[@sherlyerina13]

forget the fake grammy,i hope ari wins something at the oscars!!

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@bye-nilo]

she needs to get in contact with this pianist and do more acoustic songs together

[@nathanieljackson4123]

She knew she ate that up with the improv!!!

[@godsgif232]

Forever in awe of how beautiful her voice is !!!

[@davidhorwood6741]

She has a beautiful pure voice great range too.

[@katiemackcomments]

really weird that this is the song he made her perform, all about the size of her body, after she has said so many times she doesn’t like when people talk about it

[@BobJoeman]

I've never respected Jimmy Kimmel's "telling your kids you ate their candy" and after learning of his many racial and sexual indiscretions, even if this was a writer's idea, it was his idea to put Ariana through it

[@andres.murillo]

2:56 "I can ride a roller coaster, pppffff" My favorite lyric definitely!

[@naomm8832]

she can make anything sound good. a true singer !

[@nav_2709]

The visuals at the back screen for cuckoo clock😭

[@anziocc]

lmao "I'm a human baby carrot "

[@goodneews]

This woman is so talented, a vocalist of her generation!!!!

[@KerryisaROACH]

She is so elegant 🥲❤

[@ellastar6356]

Her confidence in herself❤I love it

[@0chiang0]

This song needs to be on Spotify.

[@AlexandoFigueredo]

I'm a lady PIKACHU 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@goddesswitch-es5fz]

She is incredibly talented. She ate this up.

[@MK-mt4kn]

What a sweetheart!!

[@jasonezzell6901]

She is so fun. I love that she does stuff like this, her obvious talent aside.

[@TallLeo]

So cute. Her voice is top tier 🙌

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@MrOrsum]

What a fab singer!!! Beyond her amazing voce and the way she dealt with the music I was soooo impressed with the way she dealt with all the surprises in the lyrics and the way she acknowledged everyone around her. Amazing!!!!

[@salemhoughtonbauyer]

NOT THE JOKES ABOUT HER HEIGHT 😭😭😭

[@nayramoreno03]

you guys can't deny her talent! amazing😍

[@justjustinin207]

The amount of TRUST here - that Ariana trusts Jimmy’s team to write something she’d be ok with singing, her trust in the pianist, and the pianist’s trust in her… that’s the kind of confidence in yourself and others that shows how talented she truly is.

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

OMG!!!!! She's brilliant! Incredible talent! Her voice is so amazing!

[@LetyArob]

The best singer of our generation! The Grammys don’t know that they’ve actually lost this year! Love you always from Romania! 🇷🇴❤️

[@Benjaminkoru]

Damn now I know how many ways I got to call my friend short

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9).

[@hockeyfan131993]

LOLOL

[@bogdan2551]

I didin't know i could become even more of a fan...and here i am... Talent above all...

[@indigowolf556]

I have heard a couple of her songs I don't know her well but that she is very popular but besides that what a lovely person she is. Just so down to earth and so sweet. And she's a mighty fine good singer and what a good sport just seeing those lyrics😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@BarryBobbins]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 The delusion.

[@caitlingradl8041]

@@BarryBobbinsyou responding to multiple comments is so weird lmfao

[@BarryBobbins]

@@caitlingradl8041 You breathing is odder

[@BMorreale]

Oh She is Popular! iykyk

[@nkosiwilliams8609]

Pure pure talent wow🎉

[@LinaStražar]

she's an angel

[@talibennett782]

the real hero here is the pianist 😆

[@grandespades1640]

everyone talking about her range but can we take a moment to appreciate her TONE! it’s just so angelic and smooth like butter and luscious and dreamy!

[@akohe_christian]

That Grammy snubbed don't stop her 😊

[@alihassan-tf1gb]

THAT GIRL CAN SIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG SING.

[@leak.9786]

I love how happy she seems ever since Wicked

[@svvnr]

this is so good wtf and she did it so effortlessly

[@82evene]

They bullied her while letting her sing her own roast and she takes it like a pure sport and compliments the piano player

[@guevenna]

she's the living proof of kindness is celebrated by people

[@xoxoedith]

she's the most gifted, talented woman this century OF THE PAST TWO OR THREE DECADES.... CHANGE MY MIND. osnapitzari SHOULD BE PROUD LITTLE ARI IN BROADWAY SHOULD BE PROUD

[@xoxoedith]

SHE'S ABLE TO SING ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING NO MATTER HOW RIDICULOUS LMAOOOOOO

[@soedjokojoko6977]

OMG, Can't wait this song put in eternal sunshine deluxe

[@peapawwd31]

This is fan service and im here for itttt 😭😭😭💕💕💖

[@danielleelizaharpz]

Omg she’s so cute ❤

[@KalaChan2635]

ariana's riff at 4:20 was flawless

[@thislovesposessingme]

It was the defying gravity run 😭💞

[@KalaChan2635]

@@thislovesposessingme i know and i love it

[@undersixty]

Beautiful singing Ariana!❤

[@alanna005]

this woman is literally ICONIC

[@gillowens24]

She is a sweetheart I ❤her voice 🤟🎼🎤

[@MsLaylla]

She is lovely human being + talented.💞

[@MrRugbyprop1]

Ariana's voice gets increasingly beautiful.

[@Christian-i8u3j]

That pikachu was heavenly 😂😂😂

[@haircutexperience]

A number 1 hit song right there! 🥳🥳🥳

[@Officialugwukingsley]

You can’t hate this lady. She is everything ❤❤❤

[@MichelAzevedo29]

I'm not a big fan of her music (actually I really don't like it) but DAMN this girl has pipes. Super mega talented. Really hope she wins her Oscar this year

[@Etherealchronicles123]

she's so sweet and adorable🥹💗

[@santiagos2371]

Starts 1:20 ❤

[@villanueva3520]

SOMEONE PLEASE PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY ASAP!!! I’M BEGGING!! 😤

[@yoana0608]

one of the best singers ever.

[@VitorEuropa]

Theres so much glinda skills in her voice. Period ❤

[@Icy.ari.yuheditzz]

ARIANA RUN POP our best vocalist of the pop generation don't argue with me🤍

[@taylork6015]

Her getting subtly emotional on that defying gravity slide is soooo relatable 🥹🩷

[@NicolasTrynaStackGs]

God bless Ariana Grande ❤🙏💚

[@caseyleemoore]

She sounds so beautiful. Gorgeous tone.

[@donalpaccio4233]

She did absolutely great here!

[@cannonball6372]

Believe JC ✝️ died and shed his blood as payment for your sins to be saved and escape the 7 year tribulation, upcoming world war & the coming demon alien invasion that is soon to take place (Romans 3:25, romans 5:8-9). If you simply place your faith in his blood, you will be saved sealed and justified and will enter heaven

[@RadektheRadical]

I'm so blessed to have followed her career since before it took off. still feels wild to me how much she has grown!

[@noptimized]

Short jokes? That's all the writers could come up with...?

[@ianw0ng]

exactly. lazy & lame & not even funny.

[@kholsinger]

Fortunately her talent was enough that it made me focus more on her than on what she was singing.

[@clarice8693]

Omggg she sounds so good no matter what she’s singing 😌👏 she’s beyond talented, love her sm 🫶

[@мяу-ю8ц9з]

sweetest person in the world

[@Unfiltered-gb8vh]

She nailed it! Love her ❤️