Lisa Fischer, How Can I Ease The Pain, Brooklyn, NY 8-7-14

[@angelesprit5428]

This lady is so deep. To the ppl who say she can't hit the notes like she use to.... Please! They obviously don't know music If anything her voice has evolved in such a way, Lisa will sing circles around most of these ppl in the industry! That's all!

[@pandorasbox6607]

Angel Esprit she snatched all of my edges!!! She still gives me chill bumps!

[@dominiquesullivan6183]

I love it

[@nichidamodel7750]

PREACH Angel PREACH

[@edwardsmith7285]

Absolutely my babe

[@paulap8170]

You got that right!

[@L.i.s.o.h]

I speak 6 languages and I don't have words...

[@zariahnbrian2275]

Do you speak filipino

[@DIVINECHILL1982]

👌👌👌👌👌That was a good one...

[@topcatmcintosh2432]

Lmao nice 1

[@mercy8241]

I speak 27 languages but only one word from each

[@jumentu9385]

Lol i feel you

[@ChanellJWilson]

I love how she uses her voice as an instrument...she is more than a singer....she is a vocalist....!!!!!! a Diva in the true meaning of the word (a celebrated female singer; a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and by extension in theatre, cinema and popular music.) and the two mic action for the dynamics...genius.......just genius this was divinely beautiful....

[@goat1408]

Yes.

[@stephenhardy6340]

This preformance is deeper, richer and more nuanced than any of the breathtaking performance she did in her genuis past career. She is selflessly baring every heartbreak, pain and suffering experienced in the human condition. This was a transformational moment that I witnessed in person. The crowd was transfixed, bewitched by the sheer magic of this woman's instrument. Are you f-ing kidding me people , if you don't feel this, then you are already dead!!!

[@Cosmogirl014]

So well said, thank you! This is so so emotional I feel it and glad to have found this beautiful artist and tune I so loved since the 80's.

[@gioPHL]

Chanell J. Wilson Well said!

[@nequaishalawrence950]

Chanell J. Wilson simply genius especially how she does alto and soprano with two mics MAGNIFICENT

[@waynefree6467]

I had the honor of working with her in the studio in 2007. I can assure you there is none better as a true vocalist and a genuine person. I will never forget my time with her. A voice heaven sent - I'm very grateful!

[@douglastitley1638]

I have studied and appreciated excellent music of all genres and styles. I remember the very first time I heard this song, I was literally breathless. Unlike today, most vocalists were exactly that, VOCALISTS. They worked their way up through the ranks based upon their gifts, not a sounding board. I never thought she received the heights of success her talent sang for.

[@Downfall1990]

+Douglas Titley Well Miss for whatever reasons never sought out the career of a solo star. After her first album she just continued as an incredible backing singer mostly

[@douglastitley1638]

What a wonderful blessing!

[@nicoleraheem1195]

I Would Love To See Her In Action

[@belindahaynesworth523]

Tears Amazing Voice.

[@jovonh.6617]

Mic technique is pure genius!

[@existinginthegray]

💯💯💯

[@donitavann108]

Nothing like it......

[@pvaughn4681]

still sound better than todays singers

[@randybadthomas]

Patrick Vaughn facts

[@yvonnerobinson4720]

Henny & Cigarz yup i agree 100% this is true emotions😊

[@V_MA]

Indeed, she does!!

[@drewm.2790]

Patrick Vaughn that's a fact

[@bryansakon9330]

Lady Gaga is better

[@TheLEGACY1980]

Now that's a REAL singer, just Lisa, a microphone and an acoustic guitar...priceless! ~L. Blake

[@paulap8170]

Legacy Blake yeah. No one can touch her.period

[@kip24u]

Funny thing. I was so mesmerized by her voice I hadn't even noticed the guitar until I read your comment. I guess I was along on the journey.

[@MusicWoman55]

Few performers can craft a complete re-interpretation of an earlier hit, and make it deeper and even more emotive than this lady. I believe I could listen to Lisa Fischer sing the phone book, and be mesmerized. Stellar performance!

[@YourKingofHearts]

You worded that perfectly. Agree x's ten.

[@lolla4857]

MusicWoman55 absolutely right!

[@darlenenewell2643]

Yes!!!!!! I have to agree with EVERY SINGLE WORD THING YOU SAID!!!!!! SHE COULD SING THE PHONE BOOK, A DICTIONARY, AND A ROAD MAP AND I WOULD BE IN ABSOLUTE "AWE." She's ABSOLUTELY, UNEQUIVOCALLY, WITHOUT A DOUBT, AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@wrldtvlr2]

This comment right here!!

[@JaeChristineOfficial]

Her microphone technique is just as phenomenal and skilled as her voice

[@musicallychallenged2848]

Here she opted for a G5 instead of the G6 and an A5 instead of the E6 she used in the studio version, but her voice is so raw, beautiful, and soulful after all these years. She really maintained her voice and looks great. She seems happy and healthy. #singgirl

[@blesstheyankees1]

Why the hell are my eyes watering? Damn Lisa!! Voice like an angel.

[@islandrockstarr7626]

Brilliant!...I'll get you some tissues Mr E great performance.

[@maskedavenger9981]

if it ain't the tears I get goosebumps like crazy. you not alone bro.

[@amymaliga1674]

I would literally cry if I were there!! She doesn’t even know how much that I replayed that song everyday in 5th grade!! That was 30 years ago.

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

I might have you beat. I WORE that tape out honey. My family sat me down and asked me to stop playing it and singing it🤣🤣😬😬

[@rachelfinch9520]

She's doing what the industry can't do if a lot of people out here can't sing like that with so much emotion and then use the voice as an instrument she is absolutely terrific and I think she still sounds better then a lot of other industry folks right now

[@MzDrizzy30]

Lisa Fischer, Teena Marie, Angela Winbush, Anita Baker, Toni Braxton, Brandy, Coko, Patti LaBelle, Miki Howard, Regina Belle, Stephanie Mills, Glayds Knight, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, KeKe Wyatt and several others voices wasn't nothing to be played with. 

[@AKILAHTRAMMELL]

not at all honey!!!!!

[@drewm1808]

They just don't know. You just named a heavy list. I might add a few, but definitely wouldn't take any away!

[@MzDrizzy30]

Drew Millett I missed a few but you get what I'm saying

[@marleauxjmusic]

Definitely wanna add Meli'sa Morgan, Wendy Moten, and Caron Wheeler (of Soul II Soul)!

[@emanualcarson6367]

y'all also forgot my girl shanice Wilson

[@steemusic10]

Hasn't lost a thing. The technique, the voice, she still has it. This is why she's such an inspiration to me, such a teacher. Can't wait to sit down with her and just pick her brain man!

[@vandrossfan5822]

You actually sing with Lisa or does she teach you, your one lucky human, I can hold a knife an d fork, just wish I could hold a tune like Lisa.

[@steemusic10]

vandrossfan I've never sang with Lisa but it's a dream of mine. I've been inspired by her since I was young and have picked up a lot from her.

[@solriussmith8755]

I'm 15 and I can't possibly explain how in love I am with this song.

[@JamesBond-pb2qy]

Solrius Smith . This is what one would call real Talent. ! . go back and listen when she first came out.

[@leniecegainswright8613]

We are made to love beautiful sounds

[@Iamjewelburnett]

Me too it’s amazing she is amazing

[@briansimpson1768]

I can explain it. You know good music when you hear it.

[@darrenmonty2432]

Lisa has more of a natural look. No wig, weave or make up. It's all about her raw and gifted talent. Some people are questioning her look from the 1990s. It is what it is your looks will change. It happens to everyone. Why should it matters what a entertainer looks like because we as the public fell in love with her talent alone from the start.

[@petal2009ify]

Exactly she is not Peter Pan, we all get older

[@simplydivinenaturals5957]

+DARREN MONTY Not only that but the 80s, 90s and early millennial was all about videos and THAT was the medium to sell albums! Everybody had one so the visual was incredibly important!

[@kemabyrd8273]

DARREN MONTY That was the 90s she was a mature young woman then so I know she's much older and she look good for her age with no surgery or nothing

[@jilesnstyle]

DARREN MONTY she looks beautiful. She's always been beautiful. Her vocal prowess is exquisite and she has taken care of her voice all these years. She worked with the master: Luther Vandross. He picked a gem for one of his background singers. He knew from being one himself how important skill is to be a background vocalist. You MUST have range and control. I just love her.

[@Mizznikkiboo1]

DARREN MONTY Exactly!

[@Drediggy]

The way she is giving an experience is amazing and most will NOT catch how she is using both mics and that her movements are deliberate

[@hereclecticstyle6260]

Damn this lady is bad

[@cameronwilliams4404]

I shed a tear cuz this was so beautiful! Lisa be having you go there...does she not?

[@kimberlyseaborn8398]

yes she does. I was crying last night listening to her, Prince, & Gerald LeVert.

[@curleejobe5769]

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[@quizen92]

I love her!

[@jaxmoccia3598]

Cameron Williams amen . I saw her in 1995 with Luther she had me hooked

[@josephinecannon228]

Cameron Williams yes

[@OGMama75]

Her voice is so on POINT she needed 2c mics! Haha

[@raquelrene8911]

I love her as "naturalista" Go mama!

[@odgatson]

Raquel Rene' Sorry I hate it's aged her...

[@chantilelewis055]

Raquel Rene' yes....

[@sylviamaua745]

@@odgatson She is in her 60s and ageing gracefully. It seems you are stuck in a time warp - the 1990s.

[@laurentaft1713]

Watch "20 feet from Stardom" to find out more about her. She is a mega star with a lot of respect from the music community. She has worked with Sting and Luther Vandross...do not under estimate her.She was never comfortable with fame...but her voice is spotless, and the most beautiful I have ever heard.

[@odgatson]

Lauren Taft I think majority know she was with Luther. That's how most know her.

[@houseo549]

We knew this yeeears ago, relax

[@carolbrown]

Rolling Stones and Tina Turner

[@calabis]

Also I believe she was screwed after her grammy nominated album....that is where she decided not to fuck with these sorry mfers.

[@scwright108]

....JUST watched today....which is what made me look for more recent performances from her! Pure musical genius!

[@jjones3753]

I have heard this song a thousand times just as everyone else... i am amazed at her range and talents every time. Beautifully done Queen!

[@aliciabrown6679]

She reminds me of Rachelle Ferrell and how she uses her voice as an instrument. The level of intensity and control in her vocals she has is next level! That was thing if beauty I just saw…

[@stebnchics2143]

Can't stop listening to this version😢 so exquisite

[@breezij06]

She turned this into a spiritual song

[@aquietcenter4189]

She sounded amazing! I love the echoing. Makes the feeling raw. Makes the pain that I feel connecting to this song feel like an eery, creeping one.

[@Sylviala2009]

Talent will never fade!

[@Blackskye211]

True talent sure won’t

[@vincentlofton8154]

Amzing!!! Lisa Fischer is STILL Slaying all our lives...

[@afroditee31]

I love it when an artist sounds better live than on the album. I miss this kind of talent and skillful musicianship. She's so fab!

[@moeheatproductions]

I love these KZbin critics! Lisa did this song back when she was in her 20's. She's now in her 50's. People, your voice WILL change as you get older. If not, Aretha would still be selling out stadiums. She (Lisa) added some new twist and turns but for the good of a 25 year old HIT! Her voice "this and that." Really? There are so many new artists out now with hits and platinum status that can't even hold a candle to Lisa's voice now! So, for all you critics I say compare her to 55+ year olds' who had hits back in the 90's. She's holding it down! Of course she isn't as good as whomever is in your iPods now. I'm being sarcastic. Real music OG's stand up! This is our era they're talking about. I tell you what, you can keep the current hit makers like Rick Ross & Nicki Minaj. They're multi-platinum. I'll take this version of Lisa over them any day. Now, before you haters come at me please know, I'm NOT talking to YOU personally. I don't know you. This is my opinion to a general audience critiquing a 55 year old singer with a 25 year old hit! Blessings!

[@louisewelsh7688]

Lisa Fischer is a gift to the music industry from a higher source. Such artistry!

[@dbpolitico]

I can't sing so I can't talk trash, however, the "famous" artists this day and age just don't have this power, soul, and heart when they sing. I just watched her original video and then found this. This is just as powerful and deep as her first. The range was different, but she worked her song, and brought it deep. Damn

[@LeeSummersBroadway]

Sing Lisa Fischer! What a powerfully beautiful unplugged rendition of "How Can I Ease The Pain" - Love you!

[@jwmsoul17]

Love her..sang

[@simsyas18]

Most definitely! She still has range. Have you seen "20 Feet From Stardom"? It's one of the best Rockumentaries, and it gives you an appreciation for her hustle. I love her! She is a star.

[@EunoiaToya]

Such control 😩👌🏽 she sings this from the pit of of her soul then and now

[@Mzcreatif1neover21]

Ummph, Umphh, Umphh, POWERFUL IN PERSON! BROUGHT TO YOU LIVE! NO LIP SYNC, NO OVERDUBS, NO AUTOTUNES. JUST PURE UNADULTERATED VOICE AND TALENT!

[@AmazinglyBeautifulca]

Lord I love how she used both mics to Orchestrate her singing that was just beautiful I’ve never seen that done

[@dissilymordentroge5818]

One of the greatest female voices ever to grace this planet and one of the most under appreciated.

[@l.rivera3186]

Soo true.

[@moorechristopher873]

This version was soooo soulful and hypnotic. She’s still so UNDERRATED!!! They need to let her perform on the next SoulTrain Awards

[@rubyjackson128]

No singer will ever sound as they did when they were in their teens or twenties but I give it to Lisa..., shes damn near FLAWLESS. I close my eyes and she always takes me on a mysical adventure.

[@ericcaclark6760]

She is nothing short of AMAZING...the things she can do with her voice is nothing but extraordinary....and that's an understatement...

[@tamekaannnewton7761]

This just gave me artistry life!!! If there was a repeat button!!!!??!?? I have hit the replay so many times!! I can listen to this all day.

[@cyrillewis8747]

Tameka Ann Kelly And that is what music does friend! Have you heard of Lianne la Havas?

[@tamekaannnewton7761]

Cyril Lewis You are so right...soul food! No I haven't but I will go and listen. 😊

[@cyrillewis8747]

Tameka Ann Kelly Shes great too! That neo soul twist ya know...

[@tamekaannnewton7761]

Cyril Lewis I forgot to tell you I went and listened. Amazing!!! Added her to my playlist!!! Thanks for that Boo!

[@cyrillewis8747]

Yes she is! No problem. Enjoy and take care. :)

[@Thedude-uq5mf]

Chills all over! Amazing how she maintained her voice all these years. Love me some Lisa!

[@marccraney1260]

I loved this woman since day one. She is so underrated. Easily in my top 5 female vocalist of all time.

[@kocoaberry7041]

They all needed to stand up. that was magnificent. I would have jumped to my feet and applauded before she even finished. Wow.

[@kilaking5890]

This woman is one of the MOST underrated vocalist of our time. Her voice is a blessing and it's good to know she's still performing. I hope I'm blessed enough to see this gorgeous African woman singing her heart out in spite of these evil internet trolls with no taste or tact that have the audacity to insult her. Wake up - This woman is fiyah!

[@mandyl9108]

Yes ma'am, she sung that!

[@orlandoaguasvivas6580]

Mandy L she burned that oil bright

[@MarioPlater]

Lisa Fisher true vocalist and singer gifted beyond measure. For her singing is spiritual.

[@mettapinay]

I've been watching the original music video to this song since I was a kid, not just because it's one of the most soulful and beautiful songs in the world but also because it's one of the hardest songs to sing in the world and Lisa Fischer is the only one that can reinvent it and make it better. Period. God, I love you!

[@deajahhudson5663]

Love her I use to play this song over and over trying to reach the high note at the end lol..

[@iveywebb]

+Monique Jefferson you & me both lol

[@deajahhudson5663]

Yes girl!!

[@mdelon513]

This lady is a vocal killer! Love love love love! She sang an impromptu happy bday to me last year! One of the best moments of my life!

[@rosedemure5072]

I love the bluesy twist she put on it.. that was a mesmerizingly beautiful interpretation of her own song… still love her🔥❤️❤️

[@SondraBrown]

She definitely has a story to tell by the way she sings this.

[@CharleyMarionsMusic]

Lisa has to be one of the most underrated singers of all times! As soon as I heard her voice I wanted to write a song for her and I did and sent it to her publishing company I believe Windswept at the time, but in those times I didn't have the studio I have today. Music computer programming was in its infancy... never got a response. So I've learned.

[@AnthonyAntoineTV]

Brilliant. Simply BRILLIANT. She's the truth!

[@Countrycomedianofficial]

The fact that she can still do this shows how blessed those vocal cords are. Puts singers today to rest easily

[@Vain-Voyager]

The untouchable legend with the most beautiful super head voice (to me) and masterful techniques. I really enjoy listening to her and Minnie's super head voice. Rachelle Ferewell is another almost perfect vocalist.

[@tamoneb]

Her vocals: CRISP! Her innate ability to go from head voice to chest voice so seamlessly, is to be commended.

[@ctmckin]

Yes! I am so impressed and mesmerized by her ability

[@4piglite]

Few can compare to this kind of vocal prowess... she is Donna, Chaka, Mariah, and Patti all rolled into one. I have loved her since I first bought her album in 1991 and have been losing my breath with every listen ever since!!! THANK YOU Lisa for the beauty you bring to this craft!!

[@markdrinkwater1508]

Aretha Franklin is vocal prowess, Lisa is a lightweight in comparison.

[@tonimt1712]

This lady can SANG!!!!!!!! The problwm.wkth these mew kids is they don't know feeling in music. Interpret the vulnerability of the song this woman is including In this rendition. 118 thumbs down means they have never felt love... or anything at all.

[@Zanaaa50]

Her talent is undeniable! A consummate singing professional with the ability to infuse a 20 plus year old song with such feeling! #LOVEHER

[@patwilliams8973]

SHE KILLED IT!!!! :) IN A GOOD WAY OF COURSE! STUNNING!

[@nappygurlblue]

Amazing....❤ her voice.

[@SheltonTemor]

This song is n my Top,all time I seen your work n dance soo much of a artist stay strong

[@Jarid909]

A True Musician, POINT BLANK.... lOVE YOU lISA !

[@shameerriapryor6828]

Nothing but chills, this is so beautiful ❤

[@mszchymira]

The song is already an emotional one AND THIS PERFORMANCE JUST MOVES MY SOUL!!! GOOD GAWD!

[@HopeThompson-bm9ro]

This is what I'm talking about when I say I enjoy singing 🎉

[@dsb188]

She is fab. Her voice her entire being. She is still touring and enjoy it. I think she is great.

[@omoniyikaye]

NOT MANY KNEW SHE WON A GRAMMY AWARD WITH THIS SONG. THEY SIMPLY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THIS NO MORE I WAS SO DESPERATE FOR HER WITH THE LATE GREAT GERALD LEVERT IN THE 90'S UNFORTUNATELY IT NEVER MATERIALISED,

[@teonniawallace4920]

Who here with me 2019 listening 2 this beautiful queen😍😍

[@SonyaHall4115]

Her voice is unmatched!!!! She has the most amazing vocals I’ve ever heard!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnsonke9509]

she jus slayed my whole life lolol man where are all these people at today we need these voices back around its so sad the music industry now sucks balls lol

[@Rob76kim]

Mellinnia J I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU.

[@JTScott1988]

Lewis Y still doin it as u can see😂

[@austindavis2237]

Johnson Ke That's cause their all gay

[@ANGELGMAILSIX]

Very true music's crap now.All sounds the same

[@troytheboy6673]

2020 anybody true artist 🎨her voice is an instrument

[@michellelane6527]

@Tasha Cunningham exactly

[@ZachariahTheWitch]

Brilliant vocalist. Always been a fan of hers.

[@vhall1989]

here in 2019 and I'm blown away. WOW

[@kimberjennings1163]

Ms. Lisa Fisher, You still have it ,This song is so beautiful and you're blowing it like it.Just like love hurts , but all n all it's gonna be ok in the morning. Nice job Lisa 💜🌷

[@DomoniqueMusiclover]

OMG! I played her 1992 live version so many times this year. Now she performed it live this year. I shed tears

[@ritamix33]

it's very few artists i listen to intently......but when it comes to Lisa......i focus with my eyes, ears and soul like i'm studying for the LSATs......even after all these years, nobody can blow like Lisa......NOBODY.

[@deborahmoore8023]

When I first heard Lisa Fisher, I played this song 25 times in a row! She killed this song!! DAMN!

[@PrimordialChaos07]

Lisa Fisher is primordial. Like a memory buried deep into my DNA, unlocked, a whisper you are not sure you heard. A voice this ethereal has to be denied to the masses, she is a massive awaking in a system that prefers its captives asleep.

[@xspoiledxbratx]

This made me cry ♥ all these years later and she STILL has the voice of an ANGEL!!!! MUCH LOVE MY LADY MUCH LOVE ♥ ♥

[@alfredrussell8508]

She is what you call a real singer true to her craft I've followed her when she was a backup singer for Luther Vandross he believed in her do your thing Lisa Fisher forever love you sorry I missed you here in Charlotte NC on September 16.

[@timbalandj]

what's amazing is that she has not lost her signature sound - whereas it's grown and elevated - not many artists can take the songs that made them famous and re-do them to the point it makes you reevaluate the original and you sit on the fence and say hmm I can't decide which one is better - and even without the whistle in this acoustic version you don't even miss it - every live posted performance of this song is done differently and is an indication of why she is still around and respected as she is although clearly Unsung... a truly anointed and trained gift

[@YourKingofHearts]

Haunting ....flawless....amazing 🙌🏾

[@funkyswede62]

amazing and great unplugged version!!

[@MysCathy]

No one delivers a song like her. She's simply mesmerizing. 💜

[@TheReign2]

This brought tears to my eyes. She is so beautiful. All natural and comfortable. And the vocals............perfect.

[@TheMandysings]

There are singers - hell, I'm a singer. And then there are the likes of Lisa Fischer, Rachelle Ferrell, Whitney, Ella, and the like - that's a whole other level - their artistry and use of their vocal is just out of this world!! Amazing - truly is a God given talent! What a pleasure to watch Lisa perform this track! Absolutely nothing better than to watch something like this, knowing the original track so well and just be surprised - and think - damn would've never thought to phrase it like that or do that run or go to that note - truly inspirational!

[@TheDJWildcherry]

What a true talent, she is still amazing today... much LOVE and RESPECT x

[@lisahobbs2312]

I never get tire of hearing this version of this song. Lisa sung it so beautifully!

[@iamjenae9681]

All alone on my knees I pray, for the strength to stay away.... Lord knows!!

[@kelsgodblessed5033]

Sis snatched wigs with this live !!!!! Damn after 5 years i came back to comment again😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥

[@MrzCRiley]

Oh. My. Gosh that was beautiful!!

[@suzannecarey8101]

Simply amazing, love this talented woman.❤

[@shantelane2553]

I love this rendition.... Very appropriate for the times..... Go on Lisa!!!!

[@OnlyMarriedKorean2TranslateBTS]

So glad i found this . Amazing . Beautiful. Unreal .

[@tmz85]

Lisa Fischer, absolutely brilliant performance! One of my all time favourite songs. Happy ears today

[@ukaszdudek1847]

A voice like a hurricane... I watched this 20 times and still i'm amazed! I LOVE THAT

[@MsRoby114]

After all these years, and she still got it. Just pure, god given talent.

[@KerenszH]

Vocalogy; Perfect Pitch vocalist. I am in tears a real vocalist; I took voice for years, but my GOODNESS! Head voice and chest voice perfection!!! Jesus!!!!