First Time Hearing | Vanessa Williams | Save the Best For Last (song reaction)

[@_l.w.a.]

We’re all in love with Vanessa Williams. Her beauty is timeless.

[@stevebaldwin8218]

HBK We all feel the same way about Vanessa stunning !!!!!

[@samueltabo3390]

Vanessa Williams was the first African American Miss America back in 1984. She wowed the judges with her singing prowess. She became a major female vocalist in the 80s/90s and actress. Beautiful singer, pretty underrated

[@Eagle4448]

I think she is mixed race.

[@Wushock]

@@Eagle4448 Vanessa Williams family has white in their bloodline but she and the rest of her family identity as black or African American.

[@christopherrichardson5352]

Extremely underrated indeed Samuel. Vanessa is SO MUCH MORE than just a pretty face!!! She's a fantastic actress and a phenomenal singer as well. Like you said her singing prowess can't be denied. I've loved this song since it came out 31 years ago and I love it even more now. Wonderful and magical in every way. Thank you LORD for Vanessa.

[@crusher1980]

@@Wushock there is only one race, the human race. I dont want to give you a detailed lecture about DNA but ... We came from Adam & Eve or whatever 2 first humans you want to believe in (who evolved first, man or woman ? Truth is both had to be together there at once. We are devolving and not evolving. Look at a wolf and a poodle, you can tell its the same kind of animal but the poodle has lost alot of information, thats not evolution, thats devolution). They had the perfect gene pool and probably were brown. Children are a recombination of genes from their mother and father and you pretty quickly get all kind of variety. Now if 2 come together who were born white then they lost the ability to reproduce brown/black babys and thats it. There really isnt any real difference between us, we are all one blood. For example the color of your skin is dictated by how much melanin you produce but every human has it, some more and some less. Dividing races is a concept by the "Elites" to control us and to keep us down (divide & conquer). When 2 billionaires meet and one is black and one white they dont care, they just make business. Just the stupid masses always and everyday make an issue out of it, fueled by mass media ....

[@OCRay1]

@@crusher1980 🤮

[@polyprinz]

She is one multi-talented woman. Movies, TV, Broadway, international recording star...she has done it all and come out on top.

[@darrylmilling2747]

The demo tape of this song was sent to Diana Ross Barbara Striesand and Bette Midler. Vanessa Williams team got a copy of demo tape and jumped at the opportunity to record it❤

[@jasonburger3533]

The song, "Save The Best For Last", had originally been written for Steve Perry of the rock band Journey. He passed it by. It was then reworked for a female singer and marketed to Bette Midler, Whitney Houston, and Barbra Streisand, who all turned it down. Then, it went to Vanessa Williams and it became her breakaway hit song of 1991 and 1992 and beyond. There is an entire episode of the free podcast, "Where Were You In '92" devoted to this song and features additional inside information and an interview with Vanessa herself. That tells the story of this enormously popular song that resonates to the present.

[@bh2155]

Who ever produced this video of Vanessa was very determined to make her a big star and it worked. The production of the video, the song and her hair,face and beauty is just mesmerizing especially in black and white! The video is just gorgeous!

[@Mr17051963]

How not to fall in love with Vanessa Williams?! ♥️

[@IgoZoom1]

Even today, at age 59, Vanessa Williams is stunning!

[@NOTHEOTHERGUY]

Rick Foxx was lucky dog! LOL

[@bobby12348]

Yes she is ☺️

[@franjean6522]

Absolutely 💜

[@barb6868]

She is!! And Chad, Rick Fox BLEW it with her!!

[@jasonburger3533]

​@@NOTHEOTHERGUYHe was and cheated on her and cheated himself.

[@johnbarrington2526]

I can see how much you love it. We we were spoiled in the early 90s

[@luminiferous1960]

In addition to being a wonderful singer, Vanessa Williams is also a wonderful actress who appeared in major roles in the American TV shows "Ugly Betty," "Desperate Housewives" and "666 Park Avenue," and in the movies "Eraser," "Soul Food," "Dance with Me," "Shaft" and "Johnson Family Vacation" among others.

[@cruzth]

HBK, you were soooo mesmerized by this beautiful and talented singer. Vanessa’s catalog is immense and beautiful. Her ballads are on another level. I saw her a few years back in concert and she was extraordinary. She’s an underrated singer and actress. Her rise to fame is an example of perseverance. And those beautiful blue eyes will even make a gay man straight. She’s amazing. Checkout “How the years go by”, beautiful rendering and delicious lyrics. Great reaction!

[@Nelsonhmhpub]

Vanessa Williams is now 61. AND She still looks GREAT. Watch her video on KZbin titled " Legs ( Keep Dancing )"

[@manuelelgrande8574]

I love LEGS ( KEEP DANCING) The best song of 2024 ❤❤❤

[@davidburgess3882]

Absolute perfection!

[@christopherg313]

Isn’t she stunning? Give Running Back to You a listen. Love that song!

[@eskayh7734]

Vanessa also has a duet with Brian McKnight that you would probably love as well. It's called "Love Is." Amazing vocals, lyrics, synergy. It has it all.

[@allanjohnson763]

Hope you can react to Miss Vanessa singing Colors of the Wind.

[@ruantengyi]

that’s a good suggestion! 😊

[@raisa_cherry35]

She's indeed utterly gorgeous ❤❤❤😍

[@pppexplorer]

One of the things I love with many of Vanessa Williams' songs is how well the enunciates the lyrics -- you can hear them very clearly, no lazy pronunciations there. So elegant and excellent! 👏🏾👍🏾⭐️

[@tonyfinn3191]

Great reaction to a beautiful song ❤️ Vanessa's a brilliant actor too - I loved her in her role as Wilhelmina Slater on "Ugly Betty". She was in Desperate Housewives too.

[@pedrokian]

I agree with all that you have said and even though I watched this so many times over the years , you inspired me to watch it mindfully for the first time. That’s when I spotted her expression in the last 2 seconds . Now I’m perplexed. Is it that Mona Lisa phenomena where you can’t tell if she is happy or sad, smiling or giving the remnants of a smile 🤔❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@OGGuy-xb1yk]

Best known for Pocahontas song colors of the wind . Disney song

[@sarablack2547]

this song is used on the end credits of aussie drag queen road movie priscilla queen of the desert.it tops off a fab soundtrak. loved watching vanessa in desparate housewives and ugly betty!

[@shawn31]

I want someone to look at me the way you look at Vanessa in this video :)

[@miaflowers3572]

Exactly

[@willporter2630]

This song will be a classic forever: the face, the voice, the lyrics & soundtrack. I heard this song played loudly at a hardware store today and just was lost in the song and the memories again. I hasn't been mentioned but I really like the striking use of the double bass. It first comes in strongly at 1:40 in the video. Then its placed perfectly in various places to give added a courser texture giving a flavorful punchy counterbalance to the rest of the very smooth instruments in this composition. The double bass is one of the last instruments heard at the fade out too. I like your description at 2:14, "Christmas vibes" and "sprinkling of stardust". For me, the instruments and lyrics in this soundtrack is maybe like tasting Christmas nutmeg for the first time.

[@bobby12348]

He look like his in love.❤️

[@ChuckHackney]

And I watched that show. She sang amazing on that show and went on to gave a great career.

[@michaeltipton5500]

and she steals your heart!

[@bluedragon4]

I always thought Vanessa Williams and Lynda Carter were the most beautiful women ever.

[@bobby12348]

Yes they were it was the eyes 😍

[@darrylmilling2747]

Lynda Carter played on show called Partners in Crime with Loni Andersen The first episode of show featured Vanessa Williams

[@jasonburger3533]

​@@darrylmilling2747Yes, that show had been in 1984 and it was the television acting debut for Vanessa Williams. Lynda Carter was already known from the 1976-1979 "Wonder Woman" series and Loni Anderson from the 1978-1982 original version of "WKRP In Cincinnati" and her marriage to actor Burt Reynolds as well.

[@darrylmilling2747]

@@jasonburger3533 I so remember watching Wonder Woman

[@卄-s5f]

@@bobby12348 The features... eyes alone can't make someone beautiful.

[@franky4318]

Vanessa Williams means elegance and beauty. Her voice is sweet and it's a real pleasure to behold her .

[@kennewton9369]

Vanessa even co-starred with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the action film, Eraser.

[@evertonwelch9740]

My first girlfriend is now back in my life and this will be our wedding song.

[@oceanlover3530]

Gorgeous Vanessa and this song is beautiful. Thanks for posting! ✌🏻🙂✌🏻

[@GazetaDoSom]

I rediscovered Vanessa Williams after 30 years. How can I say? She is smooth, sweet, but intense by the other hand. She's amazing!!!

[@pres96ton]

Look up the song with Dave Koz on sax....THE WAY WE WERE...

[@webvideofan]

My first favorite “love song” when I was 12 in 1991.

[@JohnHarbinger]

Haha your reaction is priceless! It’s def like falling in love. I feel exactly the same about Vanessa Williams, beyond beautiful lady.

[@JackW467]

How was this Only number 3 on the British charts ???

[@tanweersharafuddin1919]

This was the big song that got her noticed and not to mention her beauty. She was crowned miss America in 1989 I think. God this song is magical even now in 2022 . ❤❤❤❤

[@rrubio6660]

1984, not 1989.😉

[@jasonburger3533]

​@@rrubio6660She had been Miss New York, had been crowned Miss America 1984 in September 1983, but resigned due to scandal on July 23, 1984, did not have to, but did so, anyway, kept her crown, and made it through to become a popular singer, actress, and author. Her talents and beauty helped her make her mark and beyond.

[@rrubio6660]

@@jasonburger3533 I know what happened then. You don't need to tell me.

[@jasonburger3533]

@@rrubio6660 It was not good at the time, but the Miss America organization formally apologized 32 years later, in 2016. Vanessa Williams had already done well, but that further vindicated her. It is unfortunate that the 1984 events o had occurred; in my opinion, she should have been able to serve out her term, which was nearly over, anyway. She went onto a glorious career, anyway, despite those events, but I think that they could have been more nice about that.

[@rrubio6660]

@@jasonburger3533 Again, you don't need to tell me her story. I already know it.

[@aragon77]

Listen to "Love Is" ft. Brian McKnight. Beautiful song.

[@michaeldishler9673]

I was hoping you would cry, its Beautifu , she should have got a Grammy for that, look at her song Dreaming.

[@tonicody4712]

❤❤❤❤❤ Your Reaction!!!💅💅💅🤗

[@dennisdman11]

She has that pure voice .

[@snoodlegirl1794]

She sang song colors of the wind Pocahontas Disney movie

[@carolespinoza8469]

Really pretty song. 🎶🎶🎶. &. She is beautiful 😍😍. Great pick Luke. 🥰

[@nightfangs2910]

Check out just for tonight and the sweetest days and colors of the wind this woman is amazing, you will not be disappointed

[@icmman7]

god i love her voice n face yummmm

[@willwhitman7534]

You should check out her duet with Brian McKnight, the song is called Love Is

[@williamkuehni3927]

Indeed!!!... She's AMAZING!!! 😍

[@rvance1914]

Your face is in Love

[@modelboy3]

You must react to her mv " Color of the Winds" She's super gorgeous in that video and her vocal was soo dreamy.

[@cruzth]

You were hipnotyzed by her beauty not the video did not showcase her beautiful blue eyes, yes a black woken with beautiful blue eyes and a silky voice. She has so many more beautiful hits that topped the charts. My personal favorite, “How the years go by”. Bro you were in trance. I saw her live and she’s amazing.

[@swifty8503]

This song is indeed magical..not in my my top 10 of fav songs, not even top 20 but it is indeed a beautiful song and as you point out does give Christmas vibes

[@pres96ton]

Vanessa was Miss America and lost her crown because she had done nude photos when she was young and playboy published them and she lost her crown and then made a comeback...Do the Dave Koz and Vanessa...THE WAY WE WERE and really hear her voice

[@sillybilly1662]

She is an actress in many famous US series and old enough to be your mother so behave sonny.

[@marianamaguire7450]

Please, listen to Vanessa Williams' "The sweetest days"

[@JamesBond-44]

Bro, you also need to see COLORS OF THE WIND by her Vanessa Williams.

[@theonetheone3323]

i LOVED your reaction, please do her song colors of the winds !

[@kristinesalazar1005]

You need to hear Dreamin by miss Vanessa if you haven’t already! 😊

[@alanfriesen9837]

Take a number, Dude.

[@softshallow7435]

If you loved this. You will love our gorgeous British singer Dinah Carol! Her songs …. Ain’t No Man, Don’t Be A Stranger, The Perfect Year and Special Kind Of Love ….. are brilliant and were big hits!

[@ChuckHackney]

Not to sound to "plastic" but damn, this is one striking woman. Listen to Colors of the Wind.

[@ChuckHackney]

Not to mention, what a voice!!!!

[@ChuckHackney]

I understand, HBK is not the only one.

[@jamesvikingrattigan5284]

Please can you react to Kylie "Put Yourself In My Place" please sure you will be visually & vocally pleased.🙂👍🎶 Oh loved this reaction. 1 of my fav romantic tracks from the stunning VW.👍

[@polyprinz]

Please react to other Vanessa Williams tunes 1. Sweetest Days 2. Oh how the years go by 3. Colors of the wind 4. Love is w/Brian McKnight 5. Dreamin'. 6. Just for tonight 7. Comfort Zone

[@manuelelgrande8574]

And ... Legs ( keep Dancing) ( 2024) Ilike moonlight ( 2024).

[@noelleparris9451]

You need to watch her in the movie "Dance With Me" ❤👏🏾🌟...you'll fall even harder 😏

[@KimChi-uh1fw]

This is a song about Jesus ! Jesus first miracle ! Bible reference! Which is why this song has such spiritual significance- it’s about Jesus turning water into wine (the best for last ) to save us from shame and his promise of the New Covenant and promise of a new day to come upon Jesus’ return! We have been transformed into the New Jews and given the title of his chosen ones !

[@pamcrumpler9169]

Lol young man you were gone 😅😅😅

[@KVille65]

Ur face😂😂😂😂😂.

[@bh2155]

This dude looks like he had died and went to heaven watching this video

[@tanweersharafuddin1919]

Let's introduce you to.. Lisa fischer, how can I ease the pain HEART, Alone

[@lisamayreed6399]

❤😊🔥

[@crusher1980]

If you liked her then I recommend "Colors of the wind" from her which was a song for "Pocahontas" if I remember correctly. watch?v=IsVqO83OYow God bless.

[@motiv8torcrew]

Bro, you ever gonna do a Mail Call Opening???

[@matiasaguiladelavega5694]

You would love Toxic by Britney Spears live in her best performance 🔥🔥 please react to that video!!! More Kylie Minogue as well

[@theelvenpath9490]

Not true mate ya gotta wait sometime babe

[@johnandrews5414]

It's always funny to see a heterosexual male get gobsmacked by Vanessa's beauty lol.