SuperJam 2013: R. Kelly sings Sam Cooke | Ep. 7 | Bonnaroo

The Bonnaroo SuperJam is known for 'over the top' surprises. When R. Kelly took the stage at 1:30AM the audience responded with a collective gasp before erupting in celebration. This was uncharted territory for both the band members and R. Kelly as they had never met one another before, let alone played music together in front of a packed crowd. Expectations were high on both sides of the stage. This episode actually includes the moment that Jim James meets R. Kelly for the first time on the side of the stage before they emerged together for the encore. After a 2 hour legendary performance with his band, R. Kelly still had enough left in the tank to deliver top notch vocals on two Sam Cooke classics "A Change is Gonna Come" and "Bring It On Home". This kind of stuff just doesn't happen anywhere but Bonnaroo.
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[@sherrysmith6289]

I don't care what people say I love me some R Kelly and I still listen to his music 🎶

[@tinaanderson200]

I never stopped I am a survivor 💪 his music is good for, anxieties

[@barbarajohnson5881]

Me too

[@barbarajohnson5881]

Me too

[@barbarajohnson5881]

Me too

[@silindiledlamini9468]

I'll always listen to his music

[@mrmaxxx94]

R.Kelly did the thing king of R&B he tore it up

[@londonly8215]

R Kelly is the artist of all time. This man is truly an amazing singer.

[@michelethompson1972]

And performer!!

[@latishadouglas7655]

R.Kelly will FOREVA be a legend! 💯💯🙏

[@malebtop9720]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Jackiee__123]

He always leaves me speechless with his musical talent...

[@mikemiller4825]

No flaws in his voice amazing wow ..

[@rayonasimmons2615]

Rkelly music

[@ryanexpress34]

Cracking a lot to me. Not saying the man can't sing. He has a great voice. Just sucks about the other side of him.

[@tessahardy338]

Yeah his voice slipping alot. It said it's like 1:30 am and I believe he just came off stage performing in another area of the festival. And that huge cigar he's always smoking ain't helping his vocals. But this man has been so divinely blessed with talent and to disrespect that blessing, himself and each and every young girl/woman that he has disrespected is a travesty.

[@internationaldough5930]

R n B legend hit after hit

[@rayonasimmons2615]

Rkelly music

[@mufasasdaughter4238]

THE BEST VOICE EVER TO HAVE SUNG ON THIS PLANET. THE WHITE ESTABLISHMENT ARE USING US BLACKS TO DESTROY EACH OTHER. PEOPLE WAKE UP. HOW CAN AN INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY BE TRIED BY MEDIA FOUND GUILTY BY MEDIA. LOOK AT WHAT THEY DONE TO MJ, TIGER WOODS, CHRIS BROWN, THE LIST IS ENDLESS. WAKE UP BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

[@tearialfrierson1613]

@@mufasasdaughter4238 you are definitely right about that.

[@barbarawalker6380]

This man can sang anything True talent that no one can take away.

[@gbacrila]

@Barbara Walker per your post of 3 years ago re: R. Kelly....👍 wholeheartedly!

[@1stlady707]

WYS🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@tanjalettawilliams1489]

Yesssss Suh!!! Sam Cooke would be so proud!!!; This man talent can't be touched !!!

[@bettydavis679]

I concur

[@jancurrin7603]

R.Kelly gives me chills to this day. This child is anointed by our Father of God #FreeRKelly #WrongfullyConvicted #RKellyWasFramed

[@rosemaryjohnson2322]

YES❤❤❤❤❤

[@mayiborrowadollar]

He was straight killing those belts like they were nothing!!! They were so rich and powerful! KING for sure.

[@denisehawkins4896]

soon he open his mouth you can feel the spirit.

[@reseecee7242]

@ Dennis Hawkins I swear you can feel the spirit.

[@sistahtoryach9778]

Ikr. God please deliver our brother from the belly of the beast as I pray you will🙏🏾.

[@dr.kanellaruthrinderssr.4289]

He is soooooo ANOINTED!

[@hleejr7470]

😒 what spirit?

[@biffdakid]

Your voice is a gift to me brother! I support you 100% l believe you are innocent 100% I'm praying for you acquittal 100% Mr. Kelly they want to lock you up for 500years but I pray you have 500 years of joy peace health and joy #freeRKelly #SUPPORTRKELLY

[@jennieff81]

Kelly learned from artists like Sam Cooke, Teddy Pendergrass, etc. When he did "Chocolate Factory", you could hear a little taste of old school which was/is very refreshing. He is a singer first and foremost which garners him respect. Loved the performance.

[@astarianelson9029]

Despite his faults, can't deny Kells can take it 2 church..no matter the song..u gonna feel it if he singing it!! He is Chicago's Finest..king of R&B..can't nobody replace him or steal his God given gift!! I just continue 2 pray 4 his fam and all the girls and fam..and pray Kells gets the help he needs and keep singing his song!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nikiwilliams4191]

Love his music still in 2019👍👏💕

[@rayonasimmons2615]

Rkelly music number 1

[@marydyer672]

Yes me to leave a bro alone

[@MsExcool]

if a bro mess up, u cant leave him alone

[@shirleymcpherson9897]

Love y

[@tyriabrown5516]

Who listened to this in 2019

[@cynthiam277]

Me. Gonna always listen to his music. It has brought me through sum thangs. Love it! Lord have mercy

[@alldn666]

We here!

[@lakishamitchell2211]

And will continue to listen

[@setesmhar]

Here.

[@kianaporter9836]

Mrs. Denise I’m here!

[@oluwakayodeoludele9279]

I still rock with u Kelly...the true King of R&B himself

[@pockynon]

I always loved Sam Cooke and R. Kelly does his songs so well.

[@shirleymcpherson9897]

God hos his hand on r Kelly life rlelly is so handsome love you kelly

[@shirleymcpherson9897]

Kelly Yo r the woud best love you kelly

[@shirleymcpherson9897]

Kelly you ar the wourld best love you I Am praying for you god and prayer

[@shirleymcpherson9897]

Still Rock w

[@cassandrasykes6236]

R Kelly don't care what you think about him, make you money R Kelly. I will always listen to your music. You can please everyone please yourself.

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

True... you can't please everyone so please yourself... I swear that is my philosophy for life.

[@equallyyoked1]

Underage girls are a HUGE PROBLEM! It has nothing to do with whether or not you are liked, its about ILLEGAL ACTIONS.

[@ole-mortenkristiansen5462]

R Kelly should go old school and make an album in the true spirit of Motown!

[@badgyrl310]

He already did with Love Letter and Write Me Back

[@user-rt3ns3dn7w]

He did. It's called Love Letter

[@kimberlyphillips7355]

Yes and it would blow off the shelf

[@bobbybrooks5846]

I would buy it

[@nickbofficial2974]

Ole-Morten Kristiansen you should check out love letter and write me back

[@teresahen]

God save this mans Soul in Jesus name pray for this man know.

[@stephencarr5028]

teresahen AMEN 🙏🏻 SISTER

[@christopherrogers9043]

Praying for my homeboy......

[@sistahtoryach9778]

I sincerely pray for RKelly daily. This is an evil assed world but RKelly is one hella of a man. He’s BAD✊🏾 and our Father got him.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@mr.t8355]

Amen to that!

[@therestorationcircleintlps760]

Amen

[@teaisblount640]

Legends never die that voice & the music writing skillz is why he's where he is suppose 2 🐝gifted musical genius💝me some ROBERT S KELLY 👑🎤💖from SWEETS👄💋💯

[@blkizbck3887]

THE KING OF R&B

[@drekward8073]

Always

[@jaeray-n1g]

This man has a voice that is so addicting #MutetheMovement❤️❤️❤️

[@malebtop9720]

❤him unconditionally

[@desiriwilliams8811]

Mine too I love R Kelly

[@micheldatoussaint8768]

@@malebtop9720 me too ooo

[@mswhite1004]

Fucking right #MutetheMovement

[@mo0v]

The best soul singer of his era 90s.bless!!

[@spechinalworld25]

I will not mute R Kelly next song he drop its gonna be fire !

[@sistahtoryach9778]

Spechinal World I can’t wait!!!! Change gonna come!

[@rudy6222]

True

[@Kenbidreddscott]

Fkn pedophile

[@craigmack7992]

@@Kenbidreddscott let he that is without sin... Cast the first stone.

[@Kenbidreddscott]

@@craigmack7992 stop the bs! Thats the exact same thing as "shhhh, look the other way!" THAT'S how the streets stay fkd up, yall pacifying and excusing the behaviors, btw, uve taken that passage out of context. U ALWAYS call out wilfull behavior, ths is a behavior pattern, not just sin.

[@mzvalentine4801]

Jesus Kellz...... I felt every word in this song . God is with you & the women. I’m praying for healing & complete restoration for everyone. Everything will be alright. God is able 🙏 All is well

[@jonmaxwell6790]

Yes amen

[@drekward8073]

Love ur words God will work this out praying for kells n everyone involved..I wish they would leave him alone tho

[@equallyyoked1]

He has to be able to admit he is and was wrong. The Lord will forgive all b, ut first.a person has to admit to the truth. Whatever their part was needs to be admitted.

[@simarapeals3493]

Amen, God is With Him!! This Here to Shall Pass

[@stephennicholas7095]

Everyone deserves a path to redemption. Except power player perverted pedophiles. If there is a god, you think he wants this garbage in his kingdom?

[@greenworldhealthandwellnes4605]

2019, who is listening - Kells voice makes me healthy ...there is no other medicine on the counter

[@truthseeker537]

R KELLY FOREVER 2020 MARCH 3, 🦅

[@spiritfilled2558]

2020 listening too!! Free R. Kelly

[@kristsheldunn7331]

2021 After He's Found Guilty On All Counts And I Will Always Listen To Kellz

[@LilMissPatriot]

Watching in 2021. He does Sam Cooke proud (I was around when he did these some decades ago). His troubles don't take away from the power of this voice. One good thing about being older is that I was living when all the awesome music was created.

[@gfmcorp6161]

You heard that natural gifted voice? you know who that is? His name is R...Kelly. No name in this industry has much power. He is a genius. You young folks learn from the best.

[@SH-ux5ij]

Why ARE YOU people trying to kill this man's career!,HE HAS worked hard,!And written A lot of hit songs For other people, These Guys THAT HE WAS singing with we're VERY NICE ,don't give up On YOUR music No matter what,,BECAUSE a change IS going to come,,AND I LOVE YOUR music R Kelly

[@nicolesadler5679]

Amen!

[@aliyahthequeen6924]

R Kelly killed his own career and ruined many lives in the process. Hopefully he'll get help in jail and be a help to inmates that aspire to make music.

[@emiltoutou1]

I will stop you right now, nobody did this to him. He self inflicted this to himself.. Just be real and

[@Ghe608]

Dominique Williams your funny ( your right but that jail part was funny) he’s an amazing singer like an angel... but his behavior is like the devil 🤔 #fallenangel

[@Ghe608]

Up there beyond the sky is Father God saying why did exploit this talent I gave you ... he used his fame for evil ... change definitely came! God bless his soul

[@jaleelmuhammad2222]

All time King of Rhythm and Blues: In the same conversation with the Smokey's, Stevie, Ray Charles, Sam, Luther because he writes and produces his own material. Check out his amazing catalog. Stay focused on truth and you'll get through the malicious witch hunt.

[@nicolesadler5679]

I second that!

[@jaeray-n1g]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lindagraham9301]

I Triple That Emotion!!!!

[@rayonasimmons2615]

@@nicolesadler5679 Rkelly music

[@rayonasimmons2615]

@@jaeray-n1g Rkelly music

[@nikkirose4124]

One of the most beautiful male voices

[@Soclean07]

Ever

[@bobbiekelly9291]

Legend and Greatest Song Writer and R B Singer Ever. I Love You R Kelly. keep doing what you are doing, you are doing your thing

[@debrathompson6951]

Dam !!! He killed it !!!!

[@h3avyweightking535]

R Kelly held it down, great tribute, great performance.

[@beverlybmwwilkerson5923]

Amazing talent!!!! Sing it Kells!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SSA244]

That's the KING OF R & B. Do it Kells

[@SpicyAF]

Ok I cried ..i love y'all

[@ginnysargent375]

R Kelly was great! I would love him to do a tribute album to Sam Cooke....one who passed way too soon.

[@Muerta06]

look up "r. Kelly sings sam cooke live at the 5 star."(his living room)

[@kayreece297]

will always be great, just a man that's made some mistakes

[@Ghe608]

Kayreece detrimental mistake

[@tinaanderson200]

@@kayreece297 Yes,same as Rkelly thats why we are pray.

[@camarogoddess1391]

He brought tears to my eyes! Sir Kells, God blessed you! You will make a wonderful gospel singer! 2019

[@shenequachandler1024]

Naptural Goddess that,s what I go through I'm going through rough times know . know who crazy know handicapped . accebility.

[@hottttmomma]

He Brings Tears to My eyes 😭

[@katygaston8777]

IMO, that's what he should've been.

[@philipcarthy2977]

I could listen to this man for eternity,

[@Soclean07]

Same here

[@hopeburks8940]

Wow!!! This handsome gentalman so tallent, give everyone a great performance, God bless your 💓.

[@lynnvaughn6041]

WOW ! AMAZING

[@peace-respect5054]

r. Kelly only man who could pull this off🖒

[@rashadjames8996]

And Sam Cooke of course

[@taajayilaw]

If you are here despite MUTERKELLY say Aye!!

[@crucialnesstv6498]

Aye

[@sistahtoryach9778]

Aye, f muterkelly!! RKelly will never, ever, ever go mute for me.!!!

[@iamtherabbit9869]

Aye

[@vickiewarren2119]

I wish he would have done his own songs.

[@bonnietaylor-williams5112]

Toluwani Ajayi Aye!!!

[@ruthietaylor708]

I love this man that voice never changes 🔥🔥😘😘

[@pathnativejam]

the world needs more R. kelly str8t up!

[@hollygardner008]

Amazing to sing with a band that he has never sing or played with before and he sound like they have been playing for years!! This man is a music genius.

[@lionking4031]

THE ABSOLUTE LAST KING OF R&B PERIOD HANDS DOWN NOBODY RIFFS LIKE THIS MAN.....TELL THESE NEW BOYS TO STOP IT DONT EVEN ATTEMPT TO DO IT IT IS AND WILL BE CAREER SUICIDE

[@dorothysmith4106]

#SUPPORTRKELLY

[@drekward8073]

Always

[@ChrisCaldwellO66]

This was my last Bonnaroo! Kelly's voice is gold! I hope I live to see the day his name is cleared.

[@phebiabridges447]

He has talent can’t take that away from him.

[@alekseizhuk9664]

He drive me crazy! R.Kelly sound and quality is the best! I love this better singer!

[@williewatson2769]

R Kelly are killing this song very touching to everyone who listens to this song he sangs any body song

[@brendagibson7877]

He Did Great Singing Sam Cook Song

[@KingMaxMcqueen]

I don't think people with the negative comments realize that he smashed a show at Bonnaroo and then IMMEDIATELY went to go do this. So, as far as I'm concerned even the little flaws in his voice were good.

[@candacetyndall6142]

Max City right or wrong, the man can sing the HELL out of a phone book if he wanted to.

[@veebran7845]

@1:30 a.m.

[@ChrisCaldwellO66]

That show he did, was one of the greatest times in my life.

[@ericgarner703]

Ima very HUGE fan of R Kelly's work. always have been. . . . always will be! the Real MACKBONE!

[@malebtop9720]

No 1 fan forever & ever

[@melindapowe5558]

He did that! He without any sin cast the first stone....the what God's word says! Don't judge me!

[@phollabangerz]

😢 beautiful voice no matter how much they put him down

[@renatasmith7679]

I believe it a change is goin to come yass

[@barbarawalker6380]

It is beleive that

[@momoney7085]

R.Kelly is a special Talent who has A gift from God, Keep making hits my CHI-TOWN brother..shout out to the Artgeld Gardens projects!!!

[@mrs.smurfetpattie6538]

r. kelly and Fantasia needs to do a song together!

[@tamulistdavis4178]

Yessss that would be amazing they have very powerful voices 😊

[@barbarastogochannels324]

YES THEY DO, IT WOULD BE AWESOME. FANTASIA & R KELLY

[@chikaobi1337]

Mrs.Smurfet Pattie u are right

[@sheiladavis6523]

@J Dolo I know I would not want to hear Fantasia holler either - I rather hear Mary J Blige sing a song with R. Kelly August 25 , 2019

[@quincyhearts8947]

they gotta couple songs together he even wrote for her

[@victorhugoiorio919]

His voice is amazing!

[@traceyj9120]

Wow, The King of R&B know he could sing/entertain. Continued prayers. ❤🙏

[@sparx180]

Great songs are always remembered along with the great Sam Cooke. R. Kelly did a fine tribute to Sam Cooke's music. I was surprised to see I believe it was John Oates, I am mixed up as to who is who! Fantastic job Art Kelly!

[@lourenehortonmonk7615]

How can I ever stop listening to this man

[@emmawade2227]

Love this young man's music...no matter what..

[@londelldean7358]

legend

[@lydiagraham6863]

Surrender to the Lord Robert he's calling you...its that time......

[@latoyalove4658]

Yessss! I agree it's that time that he surrenders to God!

[@denisebenson5414]

You said it I agree wholeheartedly with you. Damn. A soulful man who knows God and can sing ANYTHING and make it a Hit!..Sorry for all he's going thru at the height of his career. Speechless.! Talent Beyond Any Other Artist Too Date...🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤❤

[@missguidedytf7344]

Yes it is. Let’s keep R. Kelly lifted in prayer. ❤️🙏❤️

[@familyovaeverything3497]

#freeRKelly

[@bettyskinner8489]

He sound so good.I love listening to RKELL music. His voice is so special.

[@peaceinthispuzzle3615]

Just 6 years ago...we need to keep that same energy for our brother...that change had tocome in us just as in him...

[@joanmitchell316]

Love R Kelly music i will never stop his personal life has nothing to do with his music love it I'm praying for him

[@groscoe83]

Love his music!!!!!/ still king of r and b...

[@heatherbradley1010]

Forever R Kelly. Love that voice.

[@ckmullinsjr7883]

The king of r&b. No matter what they has been said.

[@darasantanaaleman8893]

Awesome performance, everything perfect and those instruments. I have no words 🎷🎸🎹🎶👌✌️✌️👏👏👏👏👏

[@rhinoexperience9206]

August 21 2019 ... hit like if u think R Kelly is still The King 👑

[@alexusmorgan8368]

Wow..No need to speak on anything else but the talent. The talent is astonishing..His voice Lord have mercy

[@selfishone6634]

R.Kelly fan for life.

[@paulettejohnson5174]

I love it””beautiful show

[@snoopy3143]

Loved seeing this side of RKelly, it shows off his talent .

[@melissacleveland5270]

I'm still rocking with R. Kelly 2020....

[@Libramami64]

Spectacular!!

[@dieudonnetogbe8062]

His voice gives me some kind of feeling I can't explain I am hoping to meet you someday Kell's

[@lovefirst2284]

KING OF MUSIC LOVE YOU ALWAYS R KELLY

[@malebtop9720]

What a voice God given talent that no one can take 👌👌👌

[@arturjoseparruque7239]

King R.Kelly.

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

He murdered this. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lttaylormaydchilla160]

Job well done Kells "Chi Towns Finest"

[@leroya.9843]

And still can’t get enough of this dude.... Please free the greatest Hip pop artist God ever created. Please prove me otherwise, doubting so and so......😃😃😃😃

[@dixonmargaretgmail]

Mr Kelly, you are my "SUPER STAR" and I truly love you and personality. God continue to cover you and take care of you where ever you may go. Just hurry down to the Southern parts of the world and I promise I will have me a Front row seat because that how much I love and adore you, Robert S. Kelly.

[@williewatson2769]

The Kang of RnB he still sounds great

[@wonderfulworld7133]

They were excellent with no rehearsal & they never met each other Wow now that's GREATNESS Rkelly you Rock

[@wonderfulworld7133]

Rkelly’s performance was AMAZING! I’ve watch this over & over again. Rkelly is Legendary one of the GOAT 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@rjimenez08]

Please post R. Kellys entire set. it was the most inspiring thing I have ever been a part of.

[@malzcuatro3379]

Rolando Jimenez What other songs he sang?

[@tinahorton5115]

Talented absolutely talented. A God given talent. It doesn't come easy!

[@siphomabena2656]

God given talent

[@real-eazy17]

R Kelly is so gifted....i absolutely love him....free R Kelly

[@lakendrajones7202]

Kelly man I'm proud son I'm very proud

[@lionellwoods5344]

Im addicted and sprung to his voice..beautiful talent..kells forever

[@legacyforreal6522]

Hang in there Robert..A CHANGE GONNA COME soon 🙏🏾

[@wendyloumcallister1436]

God Just Keep On Blessing him. Amen

[@876fullyhotgrill]

Love this music in 2019 #kingkelly wee love