Lianne La Havas - Ex-Factor (Lauryn Hill cover) Radio 1 Piano Sessions

Lianne La Havas performs a stripped back Radio 1 Piano Sessions cover version of 'Ex-Factor' by Lauryn Hill for Phil Taggart's Chillest Show.
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[@Wayria5659]

Lianne La Havas could read my electric bill and make it sound beautiful and poetic

[@jennyrhoades4602]

😂😂😂 FACTS!

[@theTrend7]

Ooooooooverduuuuue, pay nooow. 🤣🤣😂 I'm just teasin'

[@ubhutiontsundu6329]

😂😂😂😂the time is 2:36am and i almost woke up my mom laughing 😂😂😂 🇿🇦

[@anthonyisaac8125]

This comment took me out...I can just imagine a bill stating : ”your seeeeeeeeeervice has beeeeeeeeeen suuuuuuuuuspeeeeeended”*lianne la havas voice*

[@theTrend7]

@@anthonyisaac8125 😂🤣😂😂😂You end up happy and mad all at once.😂🤣😂🤣

[@09Tangie]

Lauryn: Sings the song as if she processing the hurt of the relationship. Lianne: Sings the song as if she healed and moved on but still remember the sting of the relationship. The Vulnerability, Passion and Soul is undeniable in both songs tho. 🥺

[@oro-oluwatoromo-thewordoft7339]

Perfect perfect perfect

[@natashamkhabela7657]

Yessss!

[@MannyOK88]

Love all of your souls. Lovely people. Let your soul shine. One love. ☀️☀️✌🏿💜🌈☯️🎆🌏🌎🌍🔥

[@Ashanti263]

Perfectly said

[@wernerkempkens4840]

Check the version from kandace springs

[@carol2sweets928]

WOW, never thought anyone could do that song justice until this moment.

[@johnarmstrong3583]

JP Cooper?

[@carol2sweets928]

@@johnarmstrong3583 don't get me wrong JP did an amazing version but her voice is so pure it really gave me the chills. I love JP by the way that guy can sang!

[@wardatrout9027]

Try candace Boyd she killed it

[@carol2sweets928]

@@wardatrout9027 I will definitely check that out thanks

[@ritarosalina]

try Coco from Quadron - best cover ever ima- in her courtyard!

[@malesoaneratsiu9596]

Let’s all appreciate the pianist representing all of us

[@csharp57]

Dude is the MVP

[@ricardobustos8674]

Such a great pianist at the fina part

[@eh0659]

He brings it all together in such a beautiful way

[@thenewauthoreden]

A vocal/musical Masterpiece! 🎙️🎹🦋🌹

[@xocoworld6331]

I'm a simple person..I see Lianne La Havas's name. I click.

[@CarltonLaRoyLee]

PERIODT

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

Girl...never clicked so fast!

[@rbsistah21]

Same

[@owenedwards5826]

This. Is. Disgusting. From the first note I knew I my edge was going to be snatched. You rocked this Lianne. Everytime you sing live I’m reminded why you’re one of my favorite vocalists

[@heem1of150]

She killed this no cap I had the stank face the whole time

[@Arlerj]

It's disrespectful.

[@PaniniByBatman]

Why use language like that for this?

[@ndo533]

@@PaniniByBatman bc it fits

[@jamiebungay7298]

lmaooOo

[@flowersea173]

She paid the song the respect it deserves, she paid Lauryn respect. Love that

[@cleo92ful]

People who disliked this performance are honestly just looking for attention.

[@tinyandada]

Lmao what attention tho seeing as well never know who they are....👀👀

[@cleo92ful]

@@tinyandada yeah, but they're just pissing me off..

[@loker212]

5.7k versus 19...they're pretty much f**ked if we could fight 'em 🤣

[@Nej0206]

or maybe they just disliked it.

[@carolkay-bradley9905]

Innnnit

[@llll1234100]

I love how the pianist looks back at her, he's vibing with her voice. They killed this cover, its amazing!! Never heard of Lianne La Havas before but I'm glad I have now :)

[@kimberlit25]

Van Gogh check her out in the NPR Tiny Desk. You’ll thank me later!

[@kyoshi8441]

Check her out on colors, you'll thank me later. Sooo, good 👍👌

[@ec4307]

i mean he's human .... not above recognizing greatness

[@jennyrhoades4602]

Check out her acoustic preformances. Sooo good!

[@crazypianolady]

Enjoy discovering her music you’ll love her

[@jelenanedelkovski]

I love how the pianist can't hold back his emotions about her voice!

[@clairedelune5412]

The head tilts. Ahhh.

[@ChillyCuca]

Her voice is beyond beautiful and it takes you on a journey everytime she sings

[@muzigwayi3306]

Well described!

[@NHUUUUUU]

What an amazing performance. Lianne La Havas' voice and emotion, as always, so impressive.

[@Grim19931803]

Absolutely incredible powerful voice, but also props to the pianist ! He’s setting the mood too! ✨✨🔥

[@buyop9441]

I’m not a pianist and can’t play piano (in a serious manner anyway) but a couple of times he sounded a bit off to me. Did anyone else hear that or is it just me?

[@terasus4]

@@buyop9441 He re harmonized the song to make it sound richer and probably to jazz it up since it’s just him. It may sound surprising ‘cause you don’t expect it. But to me he doesn’t sound off at all. Only my humble opinion anyway. :)

[@buyop9441]

@@terasus4 Okay, thank you.

[@hbloops]

@@buyop9441 I agree. I love jazz piano (ex Chick Corea, Monk etc) and dissonance, but here it just doesnt fit at all for me. It takes from her performance rather than adding to it. Im sure the pianist is great, but here it kindof ruined her amazing performance for me. Especially in the chorus.

[@csharp57]

@@hbloops It's not a song that a piano can over totally. He was adding to enhance the performance. As a 30+ year musician myself, he was outstanding and this performance would not have been enjoyable without him

[@keemyfoke]

James Wyatt is such a fantastic pianist. His feel for the instrument is so beautiful

[@nylarch4227]

strong Cosby sweater game too!

[@aidenlipper1]

I don't mean to be hyperbolic, but this is one of the most beautiful songs ever made. And Lianne just made it better. Unbelievable.

[@ndo533]

It really is. Still a masterpiece

[@gymnast09]

I hit restart on the first note. THE best rendition of this song I’ve ever heard. Not surprised. Grateful for Lianne 🔥

[@jellybellytelly]

This is pure soul. Strength and vulnerability, passion and pain, all in one voice.

[@Pedraw_]

The most detailed comment here, love it.

[@twilightxseo]

She is just the best. Never heard a performance from her that wasn't beyond perfect

[@nani3466]

Lauryn Hill Is my favorite artist and this is one of my favorite songs. You couldn't have paid me to believe that I would like someone else singing this song, but honey you did this! Beautiful, beautiful, well done. ❤

[@robbiereekie3694]

Check out Joseph Solomons Version!

[@musiclovechaos13124]

I choked on my spit seeing this in my subscriptions. I’m OBSESSED

[@gamzeblossomyildiz8107]

You can check my channel up🙈 I would be really happy about it🌻

[@theTrend7]

This woman offers us a gift every time she opens her mouth to sing.

[@LairdWalker54]

She does justice by this song, brave and hard to do. ALSO, the pianist held it ALL the way down

[@suborum]

It could all be so simple, But you have to make it hard Loving you is like a battle, And we both end up with scars Tell me, who I have to be, To get some reciprocity 'Cause no one loves you more than me, And no one ever will Is this just a silly game, That forces you to act this way? Forces you to scream my name, Then pretend that you can't stay Tell me, who I have to be, To get some reciprocity 'Cause no one loves you more than me, And no one ever will No matter how I think we grow, You always seem to let me know It ain't workin', It ain't workin' And when I try to walk away, You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy, this is crazy I keep letting you back in, How can I explain myself? As painful as this thing has to be, I just can't be with no one else See I know what we've got to do, You let go and I'll let go too 'Cause no one's hurt me more than you, And no one ever will No matter how I think we grow, You always seem to let me know It ain't workin', It ain't workin' And when I try to walk away, You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy, this is crazy Care (for me, care for me, I know you care for me) There (for me, there for me, Said you'd be there for me) Cry (for me, cry for me, You said you'd die for me) Give (to me, give to me, Why won't you live for me?) Care (for me, care for me, I know you care for me) There (for me, there for me, Said you'd be there for me) Cry (for me, cry for me, You said you'd die for me) Give (to me, give to me, Why won't you live for me?) Where were you?

[@sarahcleary7414]

Her voice is so seasoned. The way she can manipulates her vocals so effortlessly. Just mind boggling. That run at 4:24 WOW

[@andrewkigen]

I'm so mesmerized! It's overwhelming how good she is!

[@retroe507]

That’s not a run it’s her vibrato, which is crazy.

[@chazaiah]

It’s vibrato

[@kai6543]

0:56 Pianist knows what's up 🔥🔥

[@JusticeAmi]

The tone, the vibrato, the control. Lianne you did that!! ✨✨ I grew up with that song and you did it justice. Bravo!!!

[@LawrenceIfYouWill_yup]

At 2:57 the pianist looked at her the same way I'm sure we all did. Lovely lovely :)

[@shaungarrett5291]

That got damn girl look

[@thefreequency]

Very few of her contemporaries can fw her tone. She's been a vocal force since she came on the scene. Never sold herself short attempting to be "pop" She is always in her lane, always one to watch

[@Jacesmith03]

I felt each "where were you". This is BEAUTIFUL.

[@vgerkinte3202]

Omg me too

[@mell3109]

This is what talent sounds like, no auto tune being used here

[@jaykparikh37]

her voice is so scary accurate it almost sounds auto tuned, she's incredible

[@dariaofficial]

i don’t understand why this doesn’t have billions and billions of views by now

[@nalaniverwoord9341]

I did't know I needed this but I clicked immediatly and I love it

[@gamzeblossomyildiz8107]

You can check my channel up🙈 I would be really happy about it🌻

[@Topscov]

I don’t care what anyone says this is simple amazing. I must watch this at least 1-3 times a week. Just wish it was out to download.

[@mauroserafin266]

Best version ever heard. Lianne is hands down the best female artist around.

[@robbiereekie3694]

Check out Joseph Solomons version bro

[@pradsz]

Using her gift to spotlight a timeless classic that sounds as fresh today as it did 20 years ago 🙌🏽

[@Emizoltak]

Her voice and her sensitivity to every word she sang always makes me feel everything.. I love you and appreciate you so much for making my hardest moments to something beautiful ❤️

[@beatriced5460]

This performance made me cry. I'm literally crying right now,I swear. Absolutely breathtaking,she's so talented!

[@sarakilburn2711]

got me crying into my noodles

[@wubbsie1]

That was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Only person I ever heard that could cover Lauryn Hill, and make it sound just as good! That was so gorgeous, man!

[@MrLaipao]

0:55 the piano guy represents all of us

[@claudiaismakingmusic]

It's such a beautiful experience hearing her without her guitar. she doesn't need to focus on the technicity of her guitar playing, she can freely enjoy singing. there's something different.

[@palmdaleslim]

You are so wrong. She is a real guitarist with the passion we all have for the instrument. She talks about how it makes her body feel to play. She won’t give up and NEVER should. There are HUNDREDS of KZbin videos with Guitar Lessons of her songs. I hate it when ignorant non musicians try to give musical insights. They are never insightful and always demonstrate a lack of understanding of how musicians feel.

[@chisalinto1008]

Between this and JP Cooper's rendition, idk which captures my heart

[@imsk6729]

She sang it very...very well❤❤❤

[@janemalalane8575]

LIANNNNNEEEEEEEEEE 😭😭❤️

[@bri1085]

I know this is a weird, but are you from? There's a small city in north eastern South Africa, near the border with eSwatini, that has the same name as your surname.

[@janemalalane8575]

@@bri1085 I know lol, I’ve passed by :). I’m from Mozambique.

[@rubixqoob8601]

Prolly my favorite song. Well done. LH should be proud.

[@voxmerus]

Wtf. I almost always hate covers. I almost cried when I listened to this. I’m sure Lauryn Hill has been subjected to many covers of this song that grinds the hearts of so many human beings. This one’s good. Really good.

[@badgalruth]

LIANNEEEEEEEEE LA HAVASSSSSSSSSD☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️who else could do this better than Hill herself but the iconic Lianne la Havas!!! Beautiful rendition✔️✔️✔️💯💯💯💯‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@hermiasvisser812]

She is so beautiful and with such a beautiful heavenly voice ❤

[@darkseiferangel]

Honestly a legend in the making.

[@bowserbullyyardcanada1626]

so beautiful. so well done. everything about this beautiful

[@user-yb9ed4fr1r]

omg this immediately sent chills down my spine

[@RhetoricalMuse]

Her technique is sublime

[@lalejacontreras]

I saw her live opening a Coldplay concert, she’s a lovely artist. I’m really glad she got the chance to be in a live BBC radio performance.

[@_aje]

The most beautiful cover of this song I've ever heard. And there are some really good ones!

[@eliriederer5310]

She is stunning! Easily one of the most gifted and talented individuals of our lifetime. I watch her videos everyday, such an incredible voice!

[@R.C.Bullar]

I was so entranced by the performance but that smile at the end... Pure swooonin

[@danguitarman7]

Amazing! not sure how the part @ 4:30 is even humanly possible.

[@semjon91]

The great lianne... Always surprises me again. Flawless performance

[@anacalhau154]

So talented!! It always amazes me! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@AngeliqueStidhum]

The air and the heart in your vocals is a magic carpet ride. Sis floated in a few moments and I’m here for this balance of ease and effort.

[@flyingcheff]

Stupidity is supposed to hurt, it's a defense mechanism so we make life-SAVING decisions.

[@theessencehub]

This and JP Cooper’s rendition of ex-factor @BBC1Extra are probably the best of all time. Lauryn Hill is definitely proud

[@samanthajansen1505]

"You let go ...And I'll let go too" (3:12) Peace in the end of something that was once beautiful. The way her voice's raspiness emotes. I can't.😭😭

[@francisMHwhite89]

Absolutely brilliant ✨👌🏾

[@allyncampbell9834]

Absolutely incredible. From another stratosphere. She is pure magic.

[@JiJiJolieeee]

The most beautiful song and what a wonderful version delivered by Lianne 💜

[@ndw18]

I cry 90% of the time I hear a lianne live performance. So good

[@Himthepoet]

two underrated, powerfully soulful and beautifully unique storytelling voices. 🙏🤍✨🙏🤍✨🙏🤍✨

[@newgmodo5609]

This is perfection. Kandace Springs does a jazz version of this song which is also gorgeous. The world is blessed to have Lianne & Kandace.

[@lukki7ster]

nice to see her rockin with the same Piano player from 5 years ago. This cover was gold

[@09chumes09]

She did that! Definitely a great rendition/cover of this classic!

[@TVStudiohc]

I need to give the piano thrills some props too... her vocal style and piano thrills just.. fit. Simply.

[@R.C.Bullar]

That phrasing... good grief soooo stunning. And that face,,, sheesh she’s got it all.

[@internetdinosaur8810]

Bruh I was doing my Kumon when I came across this song in a playlist and I ended up crying. It felt like the girl I loved was singing to me; it was like she was recounting all the foolish things I've done. It's been three years but it still haunts me.

[@michldesoundbarksdale2830]

I really wish i could meet her. I know it would be beyond amazing to meet such a lovely soul with such amazing voice i probably would cry just hearing her speak my name in person. My favorite artist of this generation. Much love to you❤!

[@melanyvargas274]

It could all be so simple But you'd rather make it hard Loving you is like a battle And we both end up with scars Tell me, who I have to be To get some reciprocity No one loves you more than me And no one ever will Is this just a silly game That forces you to act this way? Forces you to scream my name Then pretend that you can't stay Tell me, who I have to be To get some reciprocity No one loves you more than me And no one ever will No matter how I think we grow You always seem to let me know It ain't workin', It ain't workin' (No, it ain't workin') And when I try to walk away You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy, this is crazy (This is crazy, uh-huh) I keep letting you back in How can I explain myself? As painful as this thing has been I just can't be with no one else See I know what we've got to do You let go, and I'll let go too 'Cause no one's hurt me more than you And no one ever will No matter how I think we grow You always seem to let me know It ain't workin', It ain't workin' (It ain't workin') And when I try to walk away You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy, this is crazy Care for me, care for me I know you care for me There for me, there for me Said you'd be there for me Cry for me, cry for me You said you'd die for me Give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me? Care for me, care for me You said you care for me There for me, there for me Said you'd be there for me Cry for me, cry for me You said you'd die for me Give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me? Care for me, care for me You said you care for me There for me, there for me Said you'd be there for me Cry for me, cry for me You said you'd die for me Give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me? Care for me, care for me You said you care for me There for me, there for me Said you'd be there for me Give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me? Cry for me, cry for me You said you'd die for me

[@cabbuccino5558]

Wow... now this is special. Everything Lianne does is amazing, but this kicks it up a gear. Thank you Lianne for keeping awesome music coming to our lucky ears.

[@CarlosdabinCarlosdabin]

This is what talent sounds like, no auto tune being used here

[@djoel08]

“It could all be so simple but you’d RATHER make it hard” Fixed it

[@rhyst124]

Me: I never cry at anything I'm hard faced Listens to this: *rows home from work in a river of my own tears*

[@jake.tones.]

Piano man straight up falling in love while watching her sing

[@lucas_sjardim]

Imagine Lianne and Alicia singing together?

[@latashamitchell2060]

Talk about the collaboration we need!!!!!!! I am here for it

[@jamespool5495]

How does this not have more views

[@gosiamemodiragale9328]

i really thought i liked JP Cooper's cover more 😭 oh Lianne

[@radhiamagoma7163]

Stunningly beautiful!

[@NdCRants]

Was literally looking up a Seven Times performance and i see this in my feed, what a treat

[@barrington5438]

Her voice is so good. One of my favorite singers right here

[@HannahN473]

Absolutely stunning vocals, probably the best rendition I've heard of this song!

[@malborno]

Speechless...Lianne La Havas is phenomenal singer

[@kevinichtdasein]

Really want that jacket. And damn, this song got me crying.

[@paulineoconnell1730]

Stumbled on this performance ...this girl is seriously gifted❤

[@shan1392]

Can we talk about how good the piano chords sound? He did such a great job.

[@kathyknight7418]

Yessss Yessss ma'am!!! This is just what I needed Today!! Thanks for a Soulful rendition of one of my favorite songs!! This was EVERYTHING 💕!!

[@houdya_]

Gosh I'm crying! Most beautiful Ex-Factor cover I've heard in a long time!

[@zoltanvarga4662]

beautiful, natural singing with ease of a technically and emotionally difficult stuff, thx amazing...

[@laurynh.603]

i saw and thought “ahh this is gonna be hard” but she did it EFFORTLESSLY

[@finaltouchpro648]

My favorite female musician singing a song by my favorite female rapper! I can die in peace now🥰

[@jlopez9090]

Geez. She blows me away. Every performance. Her last album. Her lyrics. Her tone and cadence. Her energy coming through in some of her music. Even the message she wrote in the vinyl of her last album. This year has given me the time to really delve into some artists that have become staples in my music collection. That's one good thing from this year. Lianne La Havas is one of those artists. Just hits the spot. Ya know?

[@denzela2041]

her legendary sublte vibratooooo ugh! love Lianne!