Alicia Keys Sings Whitney Houston, Prince, and Aretha Franklin in a Game of Song Association | ELLE

[@ELLE]

Drop your favorite Alicia Keys lyric!

[@muhamadadilhalim7925]

Ptist

[@keriannjackson4072]

Fallin

[@Iamkingreaper24]

No one

[@bunmibbyy]

This girl is on fire !!!!!!!

[@mecolerose5215]

You don’t know my name!!!!!

[@neemohwairimu9845]

Alicia Keys is a timeless beauty. Her voice is forever soothing.

[@abdirisakawes6544]

Ikr

[@12irissu14]

True

[@wuhu-dw7ih]

Just like me right?🤣

[@MissReen]

Yet Aretha said she can't sing lol

[@geronimojones1564]

@@MissReen 🙃

[@neicygirl3986]

She’s like a little kid giggling and telling secrets. Love her energy.

[@user-vq7ji2rr7f]

Same!

[@acejo4594]

She's such a cerebral artist, she truly loves every aspect of music.

[@anushkaroy3795]

U

[@midheaven_mimi]

Naturally! She’s an Aquarius 🤗♒️🤟🏾

[@moviegoer119]

Well put. I also get this from her vibe. She grasps the whole concept of music, from instrument to melody to beat to harmony to structure. She's a boss for sure.

[@xoandreya]

Pretty Phoenix that’s a virgo sign 🤔

[@midheaven_mimi]

xo andreya Aquarius is most often seen as the most intelligent zodiac sign.

[@toniwithani2439]

She sings every song like it’s hers

[@fernandok112]

Dang i love how she mentioned dolly when she was talking about I will always love you. She's just so great and she literally radiates positivity.

[@DirectAccessYT]

it was nice the way she talked about other artists , but i think I have nothing is whitneys best

[@josephgallo2091]

I fully agree I love that she gave credit to dolly for being the original writer and singer of the song!❤️❤️

[@christianfritzntopatambi1936]

She still has that joy in her eyes when she talks about music...Magic

[@cjdelapena1699]

Let's not forget, she has 15 Grammy Awards so far! Needless to say, she's one of the greatest out there. A songwriter and musician. ❤️

[@ucimeyriandini]

And yet she's still super humble :") world deserves Alicia Keys' (more) music and smile

[@mehedihasan2024]

She has none in major categories ig?

[@nicholaskevin1698]

@@mehedihasan2024 she won Song of the Year for "Fallin'" and Best New Artist.

[@EMƏRSON]

She's introvert, extrovert, and ambivert all at once.

[@Lily-gw4ge]

What’s ambivert?

[@EMƏRSON]

@@Lily-gw4ge Combination of the two, intro+extro. :)

[@marliemarlie1922]

Me too😁😆🤣thanks for the word(ambivert)

[@luhc4lm]

i think her personality type is INFP

[@EMƏRSON]

@@luhc4lm then let's include that as well :)

[@scorped76]

Somebody give this woman a talk show. She would be a natural.

[@JoanaKathleen]

Hahaha I know right?!?

[@JoonieJuice]

Ikr...but someone gave Drew Barrymore a show 😟

[@terencejulius8734]

Noo

[@reemag4845]

She replaced james corden once. It was the best late late night show ever.

[@nonondriessen]

Only if she wants it as well.

[@natalycorona8340]

Longest song association and it’s the only one I didn’t skip through. I can just listen and watch Alicia all day. She is the epitome of beauty.

[@jcka2004]

Same lol

[@Flapuca]

she speaks in lowercase and sings in uppercase

[@kiaj.d.5855]

I totally understand what you mean.

[@Tina-us1tr]

Honey I felt that

[@Iamjustepierre]

I don't know why I understand this too well 😂 😂

[@imafake2807]

Lol yes. She's so relaxing to listen to.

[@cc82828]

its natural for singers so they can not damage their voic

[@ebirving1982]

Longest Song Association ever lol! Love that she SANG old school classics and gave us stories! So dope!

[@anocturne_]

I feel like Alicia & HER were the only guests on this that paid tribute to old school songs. I wish we had more videos like this one! Everything about her is so soothing 🥺

[@ebirving1982]

@@anocturne_ it really was. I enjoyed it!

[@telikaandfam]

yeah i thought i was watching the other one for a min witg terrell his last like 2 hours lol

[@zermcherry3984]

@@telikaandfam okayyy! 😂

[@ebirving1982]

@@telikaandfam 💯 you know what it is 😂🤣. Would love to see her with Terrell.

[@enaqai]

Her “not on key” is my “learning how to sing my whole life”

[@fabiennedemos1204]

She wasn't off key, she was just singing the wrong key. She sang it too low in the first bit ;)

[@r0bz1985]

She's always of key

[@grmp1992]

SHE'S A KEY!!

[@samuelashford4155]

Just Jaye 💯💯

[@chevanesetamari4650]

@@r0bz1985 shut it

[@cedrichampton5708]

She’s literally in LOVE with music and it’s beautiful to see. 🥰

[@queenieviolet1464]

Jungle I sing "in the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight" lmao.

[@chinyereabiaa]

Me too 😂

[@LususxNaturae]

Sameeee I was like “What other jungl-“ then it hit me 😂

[@Getitgirl816]

That's what I sang. 😊

[@frodzia]

Me a little different : Welcome to the jungle 😄

[@halliwellfamily]

@@frodzia same, lol

[@adamd6648]

This woman is one of the last gems or our generation. She must be protected at all costs.

[@sameolddya4875]

Ariana grande and demi lovato are next

[@annagaluszka26]

So true. Quality over quantity.

[@toni.]

ariana grande up next tho.

[@youareenough4978]

We have Normani!

[@cheerleader0602]

@@sameolddya4875 no lol

[@alice_3.]

No one: Not anyone: Me: just staring at how beautiful she is

[@jerrychacko2661]

She tried so hard to not sing her songs but Elle lol

[@AnneMoonchannel]

i couldn't not look at her, what a woman!

[@weirdestgal]

Everyone, literally everyone: just staring at how beautiful she is

[@coolpersonimcool1351]

Stephen Amell Grant Gustin Kanye West

[@mfcmxtt6490]

Chit Chit Bang Bang Beautifully said 👌🏻

[@the.annethology]

Watching this video makes you realize the vast difference between a singer-songwriter and a singer who doesn't write his own material. Artists like Alicia are so musically inclined, so knowledgeable with melody and highly appreciates artists and songs. I love how she geeks out on these classics and gives her own take. 😍 She's def a legend no doubt.

[@Liitebulb]

A lot of artists write their songs , just they don't write all of them by themselves or they don't write the ones that make them super successful.

[@PrinceRacQuan]

❤️

[@neri859]

Fact! 🔥

[@operachild]

Alicia: *sings* Then Alicia: *victory dances* She's a human treasure.

[@amandaguerra3629]

I love that natural raspiness in her voice

[@cedrickoares1431]

Nobody talks about how rich her low notes are.. Alicia is on fire.. 🔥

[@caitlinpeterse7362]

Shes just a girl nd shes on fire😉

[@jadeburks6604]

Imagine being her roommate and her singing in the shower omg free concerts lmao

[@carrinperkins3234]

lol true😂

[@adamd6648]

Yes omg😂😂😂😂

[@jacobkabutey6629]

smh 😂

[@adoublenaherrera]

I wonder if my roommate will feel the same way once I finish my vocal lessons

[@kebomatlhaga1387]

Alicia’s aura could cure the world. Wow😭🥺🥺❤️

[@princessadex3243]

Kebo Matlhaga her speaking voice is on point.👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@xxcarolxannexx]

I needed her voice

[@Motsow_m]

100%

[@fra93ilgrande]

I know right 😍 she's an angel 💋 🌙

[@asmaeelazizi3154]

Love how chill she is and spells the word at the very last seconds... This woman radiates with peace and beauty

[@atlehangsehlare7366]

When she sang a woman's worth, I went so far back to the 2000s🥺🤧

[@iisummeriii]

I thought she was going to sing Superwoman

[@fajarzakri4936]

An underrated classic tbh

[@ED-ie3et]

I miss that era. That was when I was starting to self actualize even more and learn more about myself. I'm just gonna start playing the older albums on Spotify.

[@alexbatonisashvili2551]

BY THE WAY Dolly Parton would be interesting in this game hah

[@wuhu-dw7ih]

You're the lucky one! No comments but 900+ likes!

[@alexbatonisashvili2551]

@@wuhu-dw7ih looks like everyone agrees with me😁

[@wuhu-dw7ih]

@@alexbatonisashvili2551 hahahaha, so lucky🤩

[@joellawson5373]

Hey you are very lucky 😉

[@frostyskeletons8950]

Look at this lucky guy over here 🍀 🍀 🍀

[@teeoh5710]

Probably my most enjoyable song association because Alicia is just taking her time and she's so encompassed with everything music. You can see her passion and excitement lol I love it!!! 😍😊

[@ELLE]

YES! We're so happy that she took her time and welcomed us into her world.

[@wuhu-dw7ih]

*HOW MANY INTERNATIONAL FANS OF THIS LEGEND WOMAN?* 👇🏻

[@aqzharqynikram6846]

from🇰🇿

[@danajane5310]

🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿

[@zeek8623]

From 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@All_wes]

🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@goodfairy6512]

Hello from Kazakhstan!😊🤗

[@fajarzakri4936]

Her runs on Prince's "Adore" had me SHOOK to the core omg 😖😭

[@nikki833]

I don't even really listen to much of her music but I just sat through this entire video, _mesmerized_ She's truly one of a kind

[@JoanaKathleen]

Same

[@gaila.9852]

The first part of your comment was unnecessary.

[@tingenchen7278]

Then you have to check out her whole discography!!! It's amazing

[@onedayseoul]

I wish elle has something on their website that would give you a random word to play song association at home!

[@rodlesciasneed8873]

If you search for song association on youtube, you'll find whole channels dedicated to this!

[@telikaandfam]

just put random words on slips of paper in a hat

[@jaydatucker6796]

There’s a song association app

[@Bro-cz8bj]

Her voice is so soothing and calm for some reason

[@khadijaahmed6065]

Yesssss

[@KH-sn2sj]

I was just about to type this lol. It really is

[@ahyminahmcthomas3588]

She literally gave us a free concert, and "Adore" is also my favorite song by Prince too.

[@treasuresquad]

Saaaame

[@marianne.1401]

Alicia's energy and knowledge of songs and lyrics is outstanding. And she's such a kind person!

[@HannahJaneNagtalon]

She is talking like she is singing. Her voice is divine. 💕

[@mecolerose5215]

WE STAN FOR A BEAUTIFUL QUEEN LIKE ALICIA KEYS 🤩

[@Nour-op6wo]

I love how happy and passionate she is. 🥺

[@faidravnt1629]

Y'all THIS is a real musician! One of the few that knows how to play ,produce , write and sing music

[@fra93ilgrande]

And knows Number one from Pharrell and Kanye YESSIRRRR 🖖🏻 🎹 💣 🔝

[@Collin2111]

Real musicians play instruments

I fell in love with Alicia’s voice the moment I heard Fallin’ for the first time. She’s such pure talent and you bet I’m raising my future children on her music ❤️

[@hamurous]

She’s such emotional, passionate, romantic and down to earth person ever I wouldn’t mind just sit and listen she’s talking about her childhood New York basketball court in summertime all day. She’s so narrative. Anyway can u please bring Mariah Carey to play this game ??!!

[@keep_reading_rat8402]

Same bae

[@elodiec3099]

They did

[@arinarahman3758]

She played it already

[@popkulturalnasciana7818]

I love your chest ❤

[@MODIRWA]

Her deep voice is so beautiful and underrated

[@the.annethology]

Alicia is uncomparable. Unmatched. Phenomenal. And she's an amazing person, too. Ugh. Describing her as legendary is an understatement.

[@sarasiddiki5292]

Noone: Me : playing with her pretending to be a celebrity

[@chanellemarie]

s sid same girl same 😂😂

[@sarasiddiki5292]

@@chanellemarie 😂

[@My321boom]

BRO YOURE NOT ALONE

[@sarasiddiki5292]

@@My321boom ❤️😂😂

[@AnneMoonchannel]

hahahaha same

[@showme413]

This was the BEST Song Association. She took her time and you can tell she enjoys music to the core.

[@mirellanigro4535]

She really loves music because you can see how she smiles. She deserves to have the Keys in her Name. The Music Keys

[@chhhpaul2870]

MANNN HER TASTE IN MUSIC. 🖤 One of the best song associations fo sure!

[@joaop375]

She has such a beautiful light. she is the definition of peace

[@joeyjoe7930]

This shows Alicia’s passion for music so clearly! And I’m living for it✨

[@dessaritops6063]

my favorite ones of these are the artists that TRULY love the craft their in, the artists that just get into it and geek out over who they think are the greats and the songs they’ve loved forever. it so nice to see people doing what they love.

[@jaedalopes5468]

i grew up on her starting w the diary of alicia keys i have ALWAYS loved her. she’s such an inspiration like her class, her activism, everything. she’s amazing

[@caityg5091]

Wow even her talking voice is sooo soothing to listen to hahaha

[@NguyenTranPhuongLinh--]

QUEENNNNN HER VOICE IS EVERYTHING

[@nicolashowden1192]

No one: No one: No one : can get in the way of what i’m feeling

[@KeepingUpWithFizahK]

Wow ive never seen it like this

[@unoriginxlity]

this is hands down the best comment ever posted on youtube

[@angelaonwuka1987]

The biggest artist Elle has ever hosted on this song association show

[@naturellebella]

Angela Onwuka I think that goes to Ariana actually.

[@elleryswift3061]

@@naturellebella ariana is yet to surpass alicia

[@inekay9797]

Ariana and blackpink

[@clawklaus1626]

@@inekay9797 Nope, they may have a lot of stream and views but they're not on Alicia's level yet. I'm not even an Alicia fan. Still love Ariana tho.

[@inekay9797]

@@clawklaus1626 lol they both can sell out arenas world wide. What level are you talking about? Age level? ..

[@lorenafrazao155]

She should have extra points because she sang a lot of songgggssss! OMG!

[@vees1334]

So, I went back to middle school and died when she sang a woman's worth! Love that she wasn't shy to sing her own songs!! I've never seen so many ads on one song association... let Alicia live!

[@ugodelleserre5149]

Next guess: Jessie j

[@muktib]

She already did it

[@CarlaSantos-le5tv]

@@muktib Really? I must find out

[@snd6045]

@@muktib nah ,u meant Jessie ware

[@coolpersonimcool1351]

Kodak Black Tim Allen Jared Padelacki

[@charfree6888]

*guest

[@nealim4146]

2:38 JUNGLE in my brain : GEORGE, GEORGE, GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE, FRIEND TO YOU AND ME, AHHHHHH 😂

[@mohamadfirdausbinmat2577]

PERIODTTT 😭😭😭

[@nealim4146]

@Jessica Deng hahaha that's mean we have that kind of same brain 🤪

[@TheAverageServant]

I said jungle boogie

[@casiesilverman]

I thought of welcome to the jungle lol

[@laramiaizz]

I thought about "in the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight"..

[@asaint7332]

Props to Elle for not editing out Alicia's tangents

[@XO-uu8kc]

I wasn’t really an Alicia Keys fan but this video makes me fall in love with her. Her vibe is everything

[@nyjo.brennen]

THIS WOMAN LITERALLY HAS 15 GRAMMYS 🤯 HER EPISODE COULD BE AN HOUR AND I'D WATCH WITH BELLS ON. 🥰🔔🥰🔔🥰🔔

[@cestmoiDEE]

This is the LONGEST Song Association ever and I’m loving it!! 🥰

[@lidasinger628]

This woman is on fire !

[@trudyfarrier-hall921]

Watched this vTWICE!!! NO auto tune...truly an artist... she is in LOVE with music... you can see what joy she has singing. The artist that she brought up shows her depth and inspiration

[@tinkercedes]

Alicias voice is so calming. Literally just her talking is so soothing 💗

[@NaomiHoefs]

There will never be a moment that I won't get chills from her singing fallin live.

[@Bro-cz8bj]

She deserves everything and more

[@raima1080]

She is GORGEOUS SO IS HER VOICE

[@dani8shawn]

I smiled the whole time watching this video. I've never watched her before. Yes early 2000s but nothing recent. She seems like an absolute peach.

[@pangi08]

"Age ain't nothing but a number" and "I care 4 u" by Aaliyah both popped in my head.

[@yaunikamilligan263]

Same!!

[@luaraalbino4814]

"that's not my song, believe it or not. but that's *my* song" SO CUTE

[@epulkyu]

i'll fail terribly if this is a 'try not to smile' challenge. I mean, how can someone not smile watching her cheerful vibes?!

[@flua1508]

Agree 😊

[@melody3418]

I already failed just seeing the thumbnail 😂

[@rushil5514]

HER SINGING STYLE SHOWS HOW PASSIONATE SHE IS FOR SINGING. 💖

[@itdoesntmatter8491]

Check out Faouzia's ELLE video and thank me later :)

[@tyronita]

You can tell when an artist is really in it for the love of the music and I get that vibe from Alicia! Love her energy 💕

[@heatheralfano1871]

I love that she recognized Dolly for writing “I Will Always Love You” when she gushed about Whitney’s version. Womxn supporting supporting womxn 🙏🔥🙌

[@shafiran6997]

She has a calming presence and all around positive vibes. The alicia album is also amazing❤

[@yada5289]

Alicia keys is honestly most of our childhoods

[@micki_06]

I love how passionate she is about music

[@JohnWilliams-hn3wn]

She knows her music and loves it all! She is a shining star, always a smile on her face! I love me some Alicia Keys!

[@tomyvelcity]

We need alicia to release that Adore cover. It was heavenly

[@patis2127]

Yes Prince! Let's remember him, listen to his music, let's love him. We miss you. The earth is different without you, it's weirder 💜

[@sy-qg6qd]

I'm so happy she sang A Woman's Worth 😍 My favorite song by her

[@sofiabelle4564]

Can't stop looking at Alicia while she talks and my eyes sparkles when she sings ✨ Such an amazing beautiful singer!

[@th2k864]

If Elle ever gets Mariah Carey for this one thing is certain, she will have no qualms about singing her own songs as an answer to the word question.

[@mili.a.6410]

Why ?

[@gailmonso9393]

Miss Carey can't be topped except by Minnie Ripperton. And Miss Ripperton is no longer with us.

[@Getitgirl816]

@@gailmonso9393 You better check out Chante Moore. 🤔

[@diamondyoshi7380]

She would only sing her own songs cuz “she don’t know them” 😂

[@vexana5488]

You have to check the new vid 😉

[@treyspaxx4788]

this may just be the most genuine interview/game with a celebrity that i’ve ever seen

[@jnotjane]

No one: Alicia Keys: what is autotune? LOVE YOU, QUEEN!

[@adrianaoeth4941]

Yes Ariana like that to and other artists ❤️❤️❤️

[@jnotjane]

@@adrianaoeth4941 YASSS!

[@pg5924]

I love how she sings all old songs and bring back in this generation 💖

[@janna7249]

Something about Alicia' s soul is so bright and flitty like a beautiful butterfly that I can't help but stop and smile, admiring...her light shines through and something in her eyes and smile exudes peace, calm, love, happiness, friendly warmth and gets me every time. Much love to this Queen and beautiful soul

[@jeremywhistler2850]

Smiling that much is a talent within itself.

[@ursulawanza8674]

Facts!

[@mariaarnault1788]

Who else thinks that her voice is so beautiful!!!!! Edit: omg thank you so much for likes! I mean, Alicia is really talented, I love her so muuch!! Btw I posted a video playing the Song Association Game and I will be grateful if you check it :)

[@kelsymerab9935]

Me

[@mariaarnault1788]

@@kelsymerab9935 I love her so much!

[@lethabontlailane7596]

Is that even a question?💗💗😭

[@zkpbz]

I mean.... Everyone.

[@adityabasu646]

Every single person who appreciates art

[@starh.5122]

Her taste in music is on point!!! 💕

[@skrrskrr7145]

Alicia is an ICON

[@scalex19]

This has to be my favorite one of these!! Her soul is just so beautiful. I love her energy. She's just a gem! Yes, Alicia

[@kmg22]

I love how she tries to think of other songs that aren’t her own ❤️ love her voice my fav of all time!

[@ednajay5724]

Alicia correcting the key on "no one" and redoing it 😍😍😍A Queen!

[@samgardo912]

How can she sound so soulful in and out of music 😍😍 guess her life is as chill as her personality 😁 I swear her voice can get me out of depression.... Love you Alicia, 💝 love from kenya

[@adityaj0shi]

Alicia Keys singing Alicia Keys' No One in the wrong key.

[@JumBean]

The original key is way too hard lol

[@grrisis3532]

@Kay You she has other lives where she sounds the same

[@grrisis3532]

@Kay You you should listen to her interview with nagui (i enjoyed it as a french)

[@onlyoneana]

It's her song and she sounds beautiful regardless. I don't even care lol

[@ThePianoguy89]

She's just singing in a lower key that's comfortable for her current voice.

[@bluishblow]

i love how she get excited, it's such a great energy

[@beingme._.eilonwy4571]

The way she describes each song shows how much she loves it. It honestly touched me.