CYNTHIA ERIVO - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going | Hear My Soul 2015

[@jasminamamacita6594]

Who is here because of Cynthia's outstanding performance of "Stand Up", the theme song for the new movie Harriet Tubman and her extraordinary role in the movie?

[@angelscovens-thomas1845]

Yes, it made me check out her videos. She has skills and she sings from her soul. I really like her.👏👏👏👏👏

[@constancew7]

Me!!!

[@HarrietTubmansNiece]

Jasmina Mamacita I am and honestly since my first time hearing it I just keep playing it over and over again, it just gives me chills and this lady deserves it all, she has that chill biting style that very few can imitate! Her Sound is real and she presents that passionately in all her songs❤️ I appreciate her, a God given talent! Stay blessed my sister 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@richmondkaren]

That is absolutely why Im here. Im trying to listen to everything I can that she sings. Unbelievable. Powerful and pure.

[@jettap7652]

Absolutely!

[@cheryldurant9364]

This is yet another stellar Cynthia performance. Nine years before WICKED. Phenomenal 🎉❤

[@aAryan0309]

This is one of the most physically EXHAUSTING songs to sings and it take a person with huge power to successfully pull it off and Cynthia does it greatly

[@neatrizareco4807]

So true.. I always love this song, but you made me love it even more. It takes A STROOONG QUEEEEN to pull it off...

[@Sean862]

One of the worst performances of this song. No power and no soul. She needs to stick to the emotionless, classical music or pop music. You need Jennifer Hudson on this.

[@togarasorento4488]

All of you should be watch Lyodra : And I'm telling you. You'll be Amazed, trust me.

[@TruthSerum101]

It's only physically exhausting if it's out of your range or you don't know what you're doing. This doesn't work at all for me.

[@sexy6311]

The two of the Jen's for this song. I too agree with you on her performance, Although she is a good singer, but not singing this song.

[@AmiraElkhrouf]

I saw Cynthia on Broadway in the Color Purple a couple of weeks ago. I'm still reeling from her voice. So amazing.

[@alyssiag1318]

I saw her as well. She has such a beautiful, powerful voice. Seeing her was completely enchanting. I would do it again a thousand times.

[@fadhilramadhani1847]

Amira El-khrouf her voice has that amazing combination of delicate and powerful. Slay all day girl

[@romeytube26]

Amira El-khrou lucky you

[@kalwilson7670]

I actually just realized she is who i watched live in the color purple...... her voice is otherworldly!!! Absolutely flawless in The Color Purple!!!

[@JudiRadin]

she was so awesome on broadway. i saw it 4 times

[@jamesdylan1522]

She has something in her voice... Jennifer Hudson has a powerfull voice, volume. This girl... I can't put my finger on it...

[@jjh2456]

Cynthia doesn’t come from the gospel tradition like JHud. Hers is more of the jazz tradition like Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.

[@hendrasaputra2287]

I’d say perfect resonance...

[@sosanmarabani]

James Dylan soul ....

[@nicksurfs1]

Cynthia relies on dynamics and technical performance. Hudson is good at singing loud. Don’t get me wrong sometimes you want as much belting as possible! But Cynthia will always have a nuanced performance.

[@nicksurfs1]

Stono River it seems like you are in this thread just to attack Cynthia and the people who enjoy listening to her. Why is that?

[@pjm9275]

That gesture at 4:01 is yet another reason I love her

[@mikegarcia9908]

Patrick McMahon it’s a beautiful to see some one pull you all the way in get you fully invested in the character song and performance... then they give you a glimmer of their very own personality then jump back in.... it’s brilliant !

[@fashamoore9322]

Jennifer Hudson's voice is powerful but Cynthia Erivo's voice is dynamic, powerful, and compelling. WOW! I wish I could sing at least 75% that great! WOW! I am amazed!

[@duhnoni]

Fasha Moore agreed

[@jasminepearls1047]

Cynthia lacks the black American soul. It lacks something. Its good but its not the same.

[@lateeshaamos6428]

No need for comparisons enjoy both gifts

[@leeantony]

I totally agree. Actually, I would rather listen to Cynthia any day. Jennifer Hudson doesn't know how to tell a story. Instead, she relies on screaming. It's quite annoying.

[@itsisaiahwatson9080]

Lateesha Amos yea but y’all no problem saying Jennifer Holliday is better than everyone else who sings this song though?

[@jobertbarrientos7327]

The control, the growl, the high notes and lows the emotion the energy the power!!! SHE IS CYNTHIA AND SHE IS AN ICON!!!✨

[@taylormcwilliams-woods7165]

We are all the bass guy at 1:50 that is so invested he forgets to play

[@oatmealboy6]

+Taylor McWilliams-Woods I totally sympathize with the guy, Cynthia is enchanting to see in person like that, but yeah, it's kind of like one of those "you had one job!" moments.

[@acharich]

LOOOL he was elsewhere with that voice..

[@jojotheman7469]

its a guitar :D

[@thomasben3991]

lmao

[@stacywells5366]

Thanks for pointing the out the bass 🤣🤣🤣...I would've never seen him

[@kevinmbp]

i swear nobody delivers a song's message the way Cynthia does

[@sphmoran28]

Cynthia Erivo always delivers one of the best interpretations of any song and this performance is one of them. Breathtaking, physically demanding, and memorable. I'm craving for more to watch.

[@ari_181]

It's unfortunate that it took Prince's tribute for this lady to get the recognition she clearly deserves... She is AMAZING 😍😍😍

[@lefreck2u792]

+Aridia Martin so HIS passing has at least 1 + effect... but u r right: Amazing :-)

[@TruthSerum101]

+Aridia Martin Huh? She was already getting rave reviews and stopping the show 8 times a week on Broadway since last year. She will almost certainly win a Tony in a few weeks - nothing to do with Purple Rain.

[@adrienmyles1854]

Aridia Martin people don't like to support other singers nowadays.

[@faith1405]

She is amazing. We are blessed by her gifts!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@bradenmills624]

This wasn't a concert. It was an audition. HIRE HER FOR THIS ROLE!

[@broadwaygodess630]

She'd have to gain about 100 pounds lol

[@TajFaerie]

TaylorQ 50 at most and actresses do it all the time.

[@ScottGodfreyMusic1]

Not all Effies have been big- Sharon Catherine Brown, Julia McGirt, Lillias White (when she first understudied and played the role)!

[@Firegen1]

She can't. Curtis wouldn't leave. Who is walking away from that? The play would end before the second act 😂

[@marchetu9212]

I love the 4:00 minute mark because it shows this is hard. She was blessed with a beautiful voice but just having a voice is not enough. Her skill using it shows character and her determination and that's what I like (besides it sounding amazing which is a given). It's a very human moment that makes her more relatable.

[@joannesamuel9511]

Just come across this beautiful talented lady yesterday absolutely love her voice she gives me goosebumps all over ❤️ 💜

[@shan7906]

Shes going to absolutely destroy the vocals for Elphaba. I cannot wait to see her in ****Wicked Her voice is really once in a lifetime and she deserves the recognition ❤ Edit: Yeah. So Wicked is incredible. Cynthia Erivo is 100% the perfect Elphaba. I cant wait to see what she does with part 2.

[@sarahj30]

It’s *Wicked. Not Wizard of Oz.

[@shan7906]

@sarahj30 yep so it is, going to see it on Broadway in Jan.

[@ballinangel3231]

You were correct my friend! She killed ot

[@rivadiva9]

She did an AMAZING JOB!!!!

[@shan7906]

@@ballinangel3231 agree. It was absolutely stunning!

[@PalmurcioWorld]

She has one of the purest voices I've ever heard. It's like a rare gem.

[@renvan3235]

What a voice!!!! Prince's tribute brought me here!!

[@jayvrn1213]

Wow, same haha

[@brendarosario3561]

+Jay Vrn Me too, great voice!

[@michellemartinez4972]

me too!!!

[@Claudineleigh]

+ren van Me too! What a great voice!!

[@baniadoga]

+ren van me too!!!

[@NickyMay16]

Magnificent! This is the only time I have ever heard this song where someone’s acting, diction and vocal technique remained consistently superb To the very end. I’ve seen every Effie On Broadway and of course the movie and this is a cut above.

[@321Jwalk]

Cynthia Erivo, thank you for sharing beatiful voice and amazing smile with me each day through videos!

[@meljaydiaz6361]

THIS IS TECHNICALITY AND EMOTIONS IN FULL BLAST.

[@giomediaworks]

Yo Ive never heard of Cynthia Erivo , but this is honestly one of the best covers I've ever came across. Her vocals are phenomenal. xD This is one of the hardest songs to sing and for her being petite her vocals are strong enough to keep up with the intensity of the song. She's great xD I love the look she gave after belting her note 3:59.

[@tonymorman4521]

Gio Garcia even tho you know I’m like 4 years late you need to listen to I’m here 😭

[@breeyatchful]

Gio Garcia you better google her, bro.

[@carr0760]

So...being petite has absolutely no impact on vocal ability. LoL Lots of small people with big voices, lots of big people with small voices. Body type has nothing at all to do with singing.

[@rubyblue444]

Her Broadway performance of playing Celie in The Color Purple (specifically "I'm Here), is beyond phenomenal!!!

[@FKotun]

What a Fantastic Singer. She ain't taking rubbish from no one.

[@paulapaige7204]

What an Olympic performance! Incredible. My new obsession.

[@gonzalosmith3340]

Cynthia has a poweful and beautiful voice, but Jennifer Holliday is at another level! I watched her performance in Dreamgirls in 1983 and I can still remember being in tears throught her powehouse vocal rendition!!!

[@cathycathye9904]

She is Amazing!!!! She is a star. She can sing and act with her voice. One if the finest singers around.

[@cathycathye9904]

One of the finest singers.

[@coconutdriparmy3449]

She SANG the HELL outta this song

[@aggreynkhwashu5926]

at 4:02 she was like "SHID THIS SONG IS NEVER ENDING" lol i die

[@Talula-Darling]

I saw Miss Holiday sing this opening week on Broadway. She still give me chills all these years later. But, damn, Miss Cynthia you SAAANG THAT❣️❣️❣️💖💖

[@uyandakhumalo4432]

Before watching this video I literally said,"No one can ever sing this song better than Jennifer Hudson" and after watching this, I am just flabbergasted and totally speechless!! Cynthia is just extraordinary!!!

[@xseedboy]

Jennifer Holliday

[@mikepruett1662]

​@@xseedboy THANK YOU

[@leochrispim5616]

Gabriel Henrique

[@davidsmith7962]

Cynthia’s voice is absolutely beautiful & powerful

[@jericyutan7961]

Why is everyone hating on her and comparing her to Jennifer Holiday and Hudson? Where's all the hate coming from? She herself never claimed that she can sing better than those two singers, but come on. Let's give credit where credit is due. Despite the band's lack of sync and offness, Cynthia delivered a performance. It doesn't have to be on par with other versions to say that hers is good. Smh.

[@makaylacarr3625]

This woman is an absolute beast......I can't even explain how it is like she's been refining her voice as soon as she was born.

[@ADQue-vq7tb]

Holy shit. I'm laughing, I'm tearing up. WTF lol. Wow, what a performance. Had my doubts at the beginning if she could take the song to where we know it needed to go, but whoa boy. She got there and took me with her. That's a ride I liked!

[@melissamartin8266]

There is something special about someone who can make you "feel" words. That is what you call "getting to the heart of the performance". Beautiful.🌹🌹🌹

[@KellyHeelton]

She is great... the Band was completely lost...

[@kijonnaemcclay1379]

They didn't do her justice... AT All but she KiLLED IT 💯👑

[@claytonzzzzz]

yess, its like they forgot to play

[@ebonih7138]

Thought I was tripping 😅

[@mrentertainment1630]

When she ɓelts out "You're gonna love..." you can literally feel the emotional pain she put into those lyrics so much it brought me to tears.

[@angelscovens-thomas1845]

Cynthia made this song her own. Such a soulful, sultry and powerful voice. Awesome performance. He better love you after all that. You go Cynthia!!!👩🏾‍🎤💜👏🏾🌹👍🏾🙂

[@AmmyandPhoebex3]

She's insane. I so badly wish more people know how incredible her voice is!!

[@BadFluffy]

Done.

[@pinklemonade6597]

She just makes it look so effortless and thats a whole skill in itself wow

[@philevans6395]

She would sing this so differently now. It's crazy to see how great she was and how much better she has gotten

[@MarkHyde]

Love this version - Cynthia has the range and power - simply amazing. Even allowing for the auditorium audio.

[@autumnmittlestadt]

There is nothing like bawling to Cynthia Erivo's voice at five in the afternoon whilst sipping tea.

[@elizabeth5985]

Stunning. I'm on a deep dive because I'd heard of her, sure, but I was thinking of alllll the actresses that could play Elphaba in the movie version of Wicked, they chose Cynthia. Well, this would be why.

[@khristinedelacruz03]

That was a MONSTER song and Cynthia breeze through it.

[@crezy4lyphe]

This is definition of an ICONIC PERFORMANCE'; She is the future of Soul ..... love this woman

[@bradenmills624]

4:00 is everything.

[@RDP920]

Wow! I didn't think anyone could perform this song as well as the legend, Jennifer Holliday, but Cynthia comes very, very close. (My opinion of course). Cynthia came alive (or unglued) at 2:25 and it was awesome, and then of course, she brought it home. Amazing.

[@JudiRadin]

they still cant. Jennifer Holliday is hands down the greatest performance of this song. i saw her do it 7 times live on broadway sing it she owns it. of course Hudson and Erivo fabulous

[@crispydj1]

My God!!!!! What magnificent vocals!!! What a blessing Cynthia Erivo has received !!. I have never heard such a fantastic rendition of this song! I am blown away by you Cyntia! I have such profound respect for this young lady! She is amazing beyond words! She has it all-beauty, voice, stage presence, guts, attitude, you are incredible!!!! You are a true talented artist. Everything in that small frame of your! You are my ultimate favorite new singer and performer! I am glad I found you. I will follow you and see where you are performing. May God bless you!!

[@shena9789]

🥰🥰Allow Me. Cynthia is a Great Singer with her Own Style and Experiences. Descendants of Slaves Sings From the "Soul." Especially those with Southern Experiences. Even a Mourning is Soul Stirring. This Phenomenon can't be Taught nor Replicated. It from Within a "GOD" Gift.

[@noracampbell4261]

She can sing. But Jennifer and I mean both of em can SANG this 🎵 🎶 song!

[@healingsoultrekker]

I love Cynthia from the Color Purple musical and now Harriet but I never pictured her tackling this song. She has a graceful, powerful and dynamic voice and presence. I can listen to her sing all day.

[@TheDreamhouse2010]

speechless, saw her live last night and it put me on a mission for more. Her voice wipes all my worries away!

[@ramonakemp4982]

That ending, the deep breath, the sigh, shoulders back. Never gets old. Yes, we love u girl❤

[@tinishaforde8180]

The magnificent talent to draw on the rainbow of human emotions and express them vocally in song is exquisite in this performance by Cynthia. How exceptionally beautiful to see the power of our natural emotions. Cynthia thankfully understands and appreciates the qualities in human behaviour that make us unique. Wonderful!!!!

[@LoveyNYC82]

What a pleasant surprise! I just saw Cynthia give an amazing performance on Broadway for The Color Purple. I was blown away. She is so talented.

[@liahatz]

Love the audience ooo of excitement at 0:15 !!! Best thing i've heard all year, got shivers! x

[@michaelvelez8297]

She is absolutely talented and gifted. ❤

[@pang2817]

Her voice scratches my head, I need to hear her singing live right now!!!! Omg! What a Queen!!!

[@taladon101]

And I am telling you I'm not going You're the best man I'll ever know There's no way I can ever go No, no, no, no way No, no, no, no way I'm living without you I'm not living without you I don't want to be free I'm staying, I'm staying And you, and you, you're gonna love me Oh, you're gonna love me And I am telling you I'm not going Even though the rough times are showing There's just no way, there's no way We're part of the same place We're part of the same time We both share the same blood We both have the same mind And time and time we have so much to share No, no, no, No, no, no way I'm not waking up tomorrow morning And finding that there's nobody there Darling, there's no way No, no, no, no way I'm living without you I'm not living without you You see, there's just no way There's no way Please don't go away from me Stay with me stay with me Stay, stay and hold me Stay, stay and hold me Please stay and hold me, Mr. Man Try it mister, try it mister I know, I know, I know you can Tear down the mountains Yell, scream and shout You can say what you want I'm not walking out Stop all the rivers Push, strike, and kill I'm not gonna leave you There's no way I will And I am telling you I'm not going You're the best man I'll ever know There's no way I could ever, ever go No, no, no, no way No, no, no, no way I'm living without you Oh, I'm not living without you, Not living without you I don't wanna be free I'm staying, I'm staying And you, and you, and you You're gonna love me You're gonna love me, yes you are Ooh ooh love me, ooh ooh ooh love me Love me, love me, love me, love me You're gonna love me

[@amyevans7569]

Why haven't more people seen this?? She's amazingly talented

[@susanpattison5043]

Omggggg! Cynthia is absolutely amazing ❤️❤️❤️👑

[@szumaktv4038]

she is my favoriete singer. you can feel through the screen her passion to the music.

[@sewerman87]

That was wonderful.!! She is a terrific singer never once did she sing the word CHEW for You,

[@rebeccapatterson2568]

Cynthia singing a piece of sky is one of the best things I have seen

[@karmencummings5463]

I don't like comparing...I LOVE to hear different takes on a beautifully arranged song sung by AWESOME singers! CAUTION: TO ALL SINGERS...YOU MUST BRING YOUR 'A-GAME' FOR THIS SONG!!!! : D

[@vbplayer50]

She is in a class of her own. Simply amazing!

[@branmerino]

Wow just incredible! Totally speechless, never thought I’d enjoy a rendition more than Jennifer Holiday and Jennifer Hudson but this takes the cake.

[@egecantalas668]

Truly powerful. I have no words. Absolutely wonderful.

[@kianamieldon3638]

What I love about this song is that so many women bring their own flavor to it, and she KILLED it!

[@cathycath]

I’m today years old when I discovered her. the soul!!!!! *whew* she sounds soooo good and effortless! 💖

[@iAMtheYELLOWrose]

Beautiful! & That dress is 👌🏽💚

[@FKotun]

Amazing. No matter how many times I watch it.

[@lovegospelsongs8575]

GOD is like oxygen You can't see HIM,but you can't live without Him!The GOD that fought with david is the same GOD that will fight with you & for you!GOD makes the impossible Possible.Your next chapter will be amazing. GOD is changing your storyline to happy & healed! 🙌🙏✝👑🕊💝

[@kevinhollis2204]

There is absolunothing this woman can't sing. She is simply beautiful and amazing. Such talent and vocal range. This woman has song Dian Warick, the isly Brothers, Barba Streisand. Her talent is again amazing

[@qigongandthemartialarts3273]

She is doing some great work no matter what anyone thinks she is a blessing

[@jimrebr]

I love Cynthia Arivo, I had heard her before Wicked and I knew that she is a fantastic singer and actress, but Wicked really opened my eyes and ears to Cynthia’s immense talent. I adore her, she has such a huge vocal range and so much control. 🩷💚

[@reidhind5877]

This brought me to TEARS! The power, the execution, the energy and emotion was PERFECTION

[@priscillac7410]

one of the best singers of the century tbh

[@ICONICPARIS]

????

[@charycerushing5365]

Amazing talent!

[@MarkSmith-gb7sz]

Cynthia there is nothing u can do wrong with a song my angel.

[@nnlytiak]

Incredible, beautiful, poweful, timeless, AWESOME, and so much more. Cynthia is THE it girl 💯

[@richenuff01]

Cynthia Erivo & Jennifer Hudson in the recording studio...it doesn't get any better than that.

[@lisawansley7293]

Love her and her gesture at 4:00 makes her the ultimate diva. She knew she had this!

[@QuianaJones1974]

She makes me speechless with all her gifts

[@jessicastevens1629]

This is the first time I am hearing this and holy hell. Cynthia!!!!! Get into it girl!!!!!!! She is magical

[@leggomyeggo9]

I love her so much :( she’s just so talented!

[@nenet2431]

Truly amazing. This young lady has so much talent. I saw her in NY (Color Purple) and every since I have continued to follow her. Cynthia .....all I can say is YOU GO GIRL. WELL DONE

[@hihoyono7206]

As an old skooler, there is no one that comes close to Jennifer Holliday on this song. Not even the other Jennifer

[@mrenzi610]

Whitney had a better version ,her amazing vocals blow away both Jennifer's !!

[@hihoyono7206]

@@mrenzi610 I saw her performance and as a Whitney fan, I have to be honest to both myself and to you. Whitney did not blow this song better than Holliday. I would rather her not sing it at all in the first place. You cannot win it all. Whitney tried and did an incredible job but you can't touch Holliday on this one

[@mydailyburger3924]

The movie brought me here... I am mind-blown!

[@stevenbaerus227]

One of the best singers of our time.

[@rowan9830]

Her voice is healing

[@sweetblossomrose1]

Love Cynthia! So talented. In the Outsider, as Holly Gibney. Amazing.

[@peterdeeclark]

if i feel down..this is my go too!!! simply adore this woman,voice and performance!!

[@CheRhys]

She could have definitely played Nina Simone

[@successalive5]

You are absolutely right. What a perfect choice for the character Nina Simone. Very authentic.

[@floresamor4146]

seriously! She is amazing

[@-sabelmousse-2246]

true!

[@derrickbelmar]

Che Rhys i say ella Fitzgerald

[@renegaderunner332]

My choice for Nina Simone would have been Kimberly Elise.

[@Pooquie1]

Wow!!!!!!! This young lady has voice like no other. Very impressive.

[@dianacass2907]

What a beautiful gift thank u girl😍

[@lctalent4877]

Holy shit! She is pure talent and one of the greatest voices ever,

[@Novembersongbird]

MY FAVORITE SINGER. PERIOD!!!!!

[@seapeajones]

Here from her rendition of Ain't no way. Now i'm definitely going down a rabbit hole!

[@pauloclavero184]

Incredible Amazing Voice of Voices. I need a louder system to play this again and again.