GLEE - Full Performance of ''And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going” [Extended] from “Sectionals”

Karaoke Revolution Glee is a music video game published by Konami and HiJinx Studios. The video game was released exclusively for the Nintendo Wii game console and it was released on November 9, 2010.
The game contains 29 musical selections from the first thirteen episodes of Season One. The game also includes a microphone for you to sing along. ''And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going” is oen fo the first songs include on the game that included a extended version.
#Glee #MercedesJones #AmberRiley

[@lolaboyle5225]

amber had the best vocals lea had the broadway voice naya was the most versatile

[@robensjoseph2929]

Facts

[@andreadh7913]

THIS

[@elisabethblackwood3921]

And not one was more gifted than the other. All amazing singers and actresses.

[@deklin.14.official39]

@@donnavan8318 amber is the most versatile. She can do quiet songs and powerful songs. She has more range and has killer vocals

[@leahscott3574]

Alex Jane the girl is literally classically trained in opera she wasn’t even a belter until glee MADE her win she can definitely sing quieter sings I mean she sang som like I look to you and some parts of I will always love you

[@DeeL3]

Not only did Amber sing this live, but according to the cast, she had to do it multiple times! This is seriously one of the hardest Broadway songs to sing and Amber sang it back to back to back! Obviously, they added the playback when editing this but . . .WOW!! Her leaning up against the piano wasn't acting, homegirl was literally outta breath!!

[@himig2173]

goddamn I LOVE HER! SHE'S LITERALLY AN ICON

[@nayirnolamaz]

but why did they make her do that if they were going to edit it to the playback? and is there a version of this scene that is live online?

[@Gabzaum]

@@nayirnolamaz this is a powerful song. Would be really a waste of talent to not see her singing

[@DeeL3]

@@nayirnolamaz from interviews that I've seen from the cast, pretty much all of them sang live when shooting. Unless they were on location (like in New York) or the performances on stage, they usually always sang live. From what I gathered, I think it was by choice.

[@nayirnolamaz]

@@DeeL3 that's so interesting! Thanks for the info

[@Mightyblackcats]

Fun fact, Amber did this LIVE infront of the others, they didn’t know what her performance was going to be like. Amber kept this quiet from them all until she sang for them

[@randomizeralex390]

Imme van Gorp she did it multiple times so they could get more camera angles foh

[@ryanp4396]

@@randomizeralex390 Yeah. They shot it multiple times to get more camera angles to... get it right. Foh.

[@claraamericanodobrasil5973]

Amazing fact!

[@shandiinhurd1874]

The shock ok Lea's face 🤣🤣🤣 2:02

[@heddalee]

@@montanasuede You don't "have to".

[@benschonhorn9561]

Everyone in the Glee Club jammed out to this song more than any song Rachel sang thus far.

[@Fun4u5678123]

Even Rachel

[@Nikkilove26]

Facts

[@kalynjones1073]

Mieczysław it was they said it in interviews

[@danielordonez4308]

So I've been confused about this for a long time. When they're shooting the scenes where they're singing, are they singing on set or are they just lipsyncing to a track and they make it look nice when they edit the scenes?

[@Kmkmkms]

Daniel Ordonez im not sure but most have the actors sing along with the pre recorded track so that it syncs up better in post

[@DeeL3]

Tina, Mike Chang, and Matt fan girling throughout the entire performance is basically me.

[@makaylayounger9951]

right it was all of us

[@areal_flowerboy]

Who's matt?

[@DeeL3]

@@areal_flowerboy the black guy that spoke 6 words and disappeared after season 1.

[@roryisherwood2316]

@@DeeL3 lol

[@tinybangaaa6906]

And Artie !!!

[@ribrado8824]

that is why i love when they did troubletones. Mercedes and Santana was allowed to sing more parts and able to shine more. Instead of constantly puts aside in favor or Rachel getting 80% of solos in performances

[@andyd3447]

Agreed. It happened a bit too late but better than not at all.

[@t.s3994]

Exactly. Rachel has a good voice, but so do the others, and they deserve the same chance to shine

[@violetrose674]

#TheTroubletonesDeservedBetter Not only did Mercedes and Santana (and even Brittany) get their time to shine, Shelby was also a way better teacher than Schue. She actually worked with her students to help them reach new heights. Schue did not, he just accepted that Rachel and Finn were the best and his favorites and went from there. They were also just an amazing group

[@Philipp19967]

@@violetrose674 and it was so stupid cause Finn was probably the weakest male singer in S3

[@bleachedspidermonkey2316]

WHAT ABOUT KURT PEOPLE

[@namp3085]

I love how Rachel looks distressed, like Yes. She did that. And even better than you could.

[@left2rightanimations561]

Lol it’s called acting

[@jasminecollins479]

@@left2rightanimations561 actually this was their genuine reaction so...

[@elizabethrose3546]

jazzy's world we’ll she was supposed to act like that. regardless of her real reaction

[@jasminecollins479]

@@elizabethrose3546 Oh well it was still her pure reaction and they captured it so.....idc

[@ajsjsoaisidid5297]

Rachel was really supposed to act like that. She wants to get the solo but Mercedes also wanted it so she fought for that solo. In this performance, the other members are already rooting for Mercedes so Rachel was saddened because she didn't get the solo.

[@allen5253]

This song was meant too be belted unlike 90% of the songs Rachel over sings.

[@daniellondono6688]

Mercedes was indeed the best singer in glee, however Rachel was a very remarkable singer too with an incredible vocal technique.

[@gwendalynnwatkins1296]

@@daniellondono6688 She was a good singer, but it's ruined by her being her

[@daniellondono6688]

@@gwendalynnwatkins1296 Just focus on her artistry ok, Rachel was a character. At least you can listen to the glee covers here on KZbin, you don't need to watch the show

[@allen5253]

@@daniellondono6688 yeah she was a character? Have you not been watching what all her costars from Broadway up to her most recent endeavors have said about her? You should also note all Lea could say in her defence was the olive north defense I don't recall that specific event! Then there's a the fact Murphy based Rachel off of Lea! What's more she is a remarkable soloist and that's all. Part of being a transcendent singer is being able to sing in a group without trying to over power everyone else's voice. Most of the time she can't or won't do that. Also look closer at all the songs on the show. You ever notice that lea always has the correct mouth movements to the words song. However as a great example look at say a little prayer. Dianna's lip movements are off in like a third of it. That's was not Dianna's fault or even Lea's that was editing of different takes to make "the best" take. Its done all the time. Heck its how they make records to. However why is Lea always perfect and say Dianna's was not? Simple Murphy did everything in his power to make Lea the only star and fan favorite. Instead especially after all that has come out she is least liked. So yeah she is a good solo singer but over rated as a preformer. Truth is solo singers are a dime for ten dozen in this world. To be able to handle harmony parts is the mark of a true talent. Guess what everyone on the show was far and away better at that! So yes incredible vocal technique. Very remarkable singer or actress not so much!

[@daniellondono6688]

@@allen5253 She did plenty of harmonies, listen to 'pretty unpretty' with Diana agron, her harmonies were flawless. Yes I know what her co-stars have been saying about her, however it was over 5 years ago, the show started at 2009, most of the first season was already written when Lea was contacted. Now, the fact that she may have bullied some of her co-stars is a bad thing, and that's unacceptable, but the new cancel community is taking this too far, you don't want to accept that unfortunately this is something that everyone or most of everyone have done, perhaps Lea felt like there was a reason to do it, lack of confidence, marking territory, she had been bullied before etc.. At some point we say things to hurt people that maybe did the same for us, or maybe even did not. This happens especially in our teens or young years. But the new and professional cancel community who apparently are being paid to do their job is not aware that this was years ago, and recently Naya Rivera herself said many nice things about Lea and her pregnancy, let's also remember that Lea gets along with many ex co-stars like Jonathan who is her best friend, Darren Chris, Jenna and Becka who played 'Kitty' and was Lea's maid of honor in her wedding. All of them were on set with Lea. Why did they never say anything? Maybe because unfortunately they know how Hollywood works, and they don't want Hollywood wannabes to think it is the easiest thing to get in, and everything is a fairytale.

[@MusicGJO]

And now she’s Effie on Dreamgirls London 😭💗

[@reginanemo640]

Really?! So happy for her

[@jhubeJELLO]

right??? hell yea gurl!!!

[@rodsalomon6524]

Really?????

[@justdanimoniquexo]

So if Amber did this song live in front of the cast so that Ryan can get their real reactions, does that mean Lea looked really scared for real? Lol cause she look like she jealous

[@johnlathers4430]

Oop

[@ricardoortiz3174]

She wasnt scared or jealous lmao

[@bea.for.real.]

it was live to get their real reactions but they are still actors in character. Lea would be responding as Rachel

[@TwBelgi78]

@@bea.for.real. Lea was important in this scene so they probably actually told her about it lol.

[@Apricotwarrior]

@@ricardoortiz3174 hater

[@annielight9920]

And they really tried to convince us that Rachel was the best singer 🙄

[@cyberpunkfashionblyawesome]

The shade

[@AndresLara]

Mmm. Rachel was the best. PERIODT.

[@angels6081]

FACTS. Rachel is a good singer but she wasn’t the best

[@venomfromtt]

Santana and Rachel were the best singers🤷🏻‍♀️

[@eclipseeditz9147]

Emily Rider FACTS‼️‼️‼️‼️❤️

[@Constantlystealing]

I feel like with the exception of Lea Michele whose diva behavior is well documented, the rest of the cast are the biggest cheerleaders for their castmates.

[@ellahall310]

The way they're all smiling for her is so cute

[@violetrose674]

Chris at 3:12 is literally the cutest. I miss the Kurtcedes friendship

[@jbandnltluver]

I love how this performance came full circle for Amber when she played Effie on the London Musical

[@ramonrobinson2840]

Wdym

[@andreadh7913]

And won an Olivier!!!

[@miriam1846]

she was the queen and i'm still mad by the fact that she didn't get any solos

[@neonswan1482]

This is a solo

[@savionsmith5331]

@@neonswan1482 when they competed in competitions

[@Aepdylans]

I feel like I’m the only one who noticed this but towards the end when the camera is on Rachel you can tell that despite her trying to look jealous Lea is so proud of amber and her voice. I know there’s a lot of drama and stuff I just really liked that

[@RJ-ew9fl]

3:38 everyone stands up to cheer and applaud but Rachel had to really think about it 😂 go Mercedes! ❤️❤️❤️

[@yannisck8901]

One of the best performance of Mercedes I still get chills It has as much potential as the original song (the cover of sarah ikumu was also extraordinary).

[@ninapayne6813]

I was wondering why Quinn was crying in the thumbnail

[@kemcgrath83]

I think that’s from the scene where Finn found out Beth was Puck’s and not his.

[@perryton]

Wish Glee would stayed longer to sing “This Is Me” and “Never Enough”. Sigh....

[@Notsolittlemermaid99]

I don't know if you have seen it but there is a video of Amber singing Never Enough and she absolutly SLAYS!!

[@daisymae6]

Imagine Unique singing This Is Me... Never knew I needed that until right now

[@astoldbynickgerr]

You say “This Is Me” and because I’m uncultured, I think Camp Rock

[@nathanpanusky2531]

I would kill to get Glee back just for this.

[@lukemckenzie0121]

They would’ve killed never enough

[@JonathanT029]

DAMN SHE GOT THE VOICE

[@flora761]

Pray for naya🙏

[@JaxxStarr81]

💔😢🙏🏼

[@heddalee]

She sings that loudly and the door is open. THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN.

[@suesensenig548]

Mercedes was so much better than Rachel

[@pokemoneevee1855]

How did Simon Cowell rejected her ??

[@anjalipathania1160]

He only likes little kids who cry about their dead dog

[@cyberpunkfashionblyawesome]

@@anjalipathania1160 yes he's like that

[@Xoxo0xx0]

lol maybe y’all should actually know, Amber was cut before the going to the judges. Simon didn’t even saw her audition.

[@Xoxo0xx0]

Anjali Pathania Do you even know who Simon is? Lmao cuz pretty sure he doesn’t give two shits about backstories of contestants

[@22yjrobinluvr2]

MJ Then how come when the cast performed on idol, Amber belted right in his face?

[@georgiapeach8366]

I love how mike Finn Tina and Matt are just fan girling and dancing

[@sebastianecheverria7837]

I love Brittnay's reaction at the end. She is almost crying of emotion. Must've been magical listening to that LIVE without a mic

[@mikaelporter8663]

If you have a bad memory and can't remember which season this is, just look at the black guy that nobody remembers the name of, he was just there in season 1 I think he was named Mark

[@DeeL3]

Loool actually, it was Matt.

[@mikaelporter8663]

@@DeeL3 oh

[@davidparkes7741]

#Justice4Matt lol.

[@danicaseymore1047]

#Justice4Matt

[@nicoleharris1130]

David Parkes 🤣🤣🤣

[@alicee_2345]

Jesus, I get tired lip synching to this, imagine having to sing it live. TALENT AT ITS FINEST!

[@concettasorvillo3719]

About the infinite fight with Rachel... I think we need to make a clear separation between two different idea of sing. Rachel/Lea is a stage broodway singer. She stated it in the serie and in the real life. This is exactly her problem going in NYADA and, to be honest, this is her limit in the real life. She isn't versatile, she can sing very well staged songs and this is clear by the tone she used and use to sing pop songs: broodway voice. Mercedes/Amber is clearly defined by a black/soul voice (that's why it's more warm and people sing along with her, it's more inclusive and soul-driven) and it's a pop singer. That's why she is more versatile and can easily and better sing pop songs. They are too different as singers to be really put next to each other.

[@ailemasvega]

Thank you. The one you think is better depends more in your taste in music than anything else. I honestly think that this aggressive behaviour towards Rachel's voice is due to her getting so much attention in glee club. We liked the other characters better and it was annoying to see them as background dancers during most of the shows performances. However that doesn't mean that Rachel is a bad singer. We are just tired of her vocals. That's my take on it, at least.

[@chinajohnson9805]

Ailema 101 amber is Classical trained she can sing broadway she can sing opera she can do pop, r&b, traditional and contemporary gospel so comparing them is silly but not b/c of personal preference but b/c one is far more skilled than the other you can’t compare where someone doesn’t even compete

[@solei-solei6396]

What does it even mean to have Broadway singing ?

[@ailemasvega]

@@solei-solei6396 It's just a type of style or singing voice. I wouldn't say an opera singer sounds the same as Metallica or as Taylor Swift. If these people all tried to sing the same song it would sound very different. Listen to enough Broadway (specially old Broadway) and eventually you'll hear the difference. EDIT: This, of course, doesn't mean someone can't sing in multiple styles.

[@solei-solei6396]

@@ailemasvega Thanks for the advice ;) i listen to some Broadway but i can't make a difference with regular powerful pop music ^^

[@georgietucker9202]

oh boy! Amber totally smashed this song, what a voice.

[@barrington5438]

Imagine being in that room. That would be crazy

[@leahpeachie]

what I would GIVE to hear the live vocals and cast reactions from the shooting of this scene

[@lynnedavison4796]

Saw her perform this in Dreamgirls twice in London and can honestly say after over 30 years of going to Londons shows is the only time I gave see a whole theatre give standing ovations with tears streaming down their faces! Mine included sobbed my heart out! Exceptional talent 💕

[@thelordnaevis4946]

There’s no way she sang this live. That was 4 minutes of power vocals

[@thomasthegoatofsatan2754]

she sung live on set, multiple times apparently, they just dubbed over it with her pre recorded vocals after the fact

[@andreadh7913]

she did...

[@trgoohileshea2820]

Amber Riley is talent in a nutshell. This girl is the textbook for talent. Look it up in a dictionary. Her picture is next to perfection!

[@victoriafoster9202]

Amber did the darn thing!!!

[@obohemma1983]

Mercedes voice was absolutely beautiful this performance was indeed beautiful

[@albertovillamar4315]

This chills I get from this performance, even after all these years. Pure perfection

[@mariag1470]

Amber is extraordinary. An out of body experience. Especially when she had to do this multiple times live. Just wow.

[@lstarsabb]

Leah couldn't even hold back how proud she was of Amber and her character was supposed to be jealous lol

[@musicallover8401]

What video are you watching 😳

[@kathrynnorman2253]

Whoa, Mercedes sings this song beautifully like an angel. Well done Amber

[@mette9279]

The fact that Amber Riley has not ONE bad song in the entire series

[@ellah9949]

well done 👏🏼❤️ what a voice. i can’t believe they didn’t use it for sectionals and clearly the cast r enjoying it more than rachel sometimes...

[@sarahgarratt6235]

Goosebumps and chills all over amazing performance by Amber, she is up there with Jennifer Hudson and Alexander Burke but she made dreamgirls her own so amazing 🙂 there is no one like her

[@theslaytoendyourfaves]

and she said she wasn't really a belter before all this?? mygod

[@hayley5705]

I love how despite trying to act like Rachel would about it you can still see lea so proud of amber at points it’s adorable

[@waiskuxx]

How did they get this? Some of the singing parts aren’t on the original episode or in the BEHIND THE SCENES

[@MockingL]

i've been wondering the same, i thought this was a fan channel

[@ajnr6876]

it's the studio version, aka the full performance

[@montrealbond4753]

She played Effie on Broadway too. She actually won an award for her role.

[@waiskuxx]

@@ajnr6876 No not the audio, I'm talking about the video. She doesn't perform the full song on the TV show and there are different scenes used that aren't on the Aired version

[@left2rightanimations561]

W R it’s like “Say a little Prayer” their are full preformances of every song, and they pick which parts are the best.

[@larrylangdon38]

Unbelievably good! This is truly among the best musical videos on KZbin. An amazing accomplishment.

[@PurplMegz]

One of the things I love most in this video is Tina's awesome supportive reactions ❤️ If I had to choose an underrated character, she and Mercedes would be them!

[@siennamcl]

rachel was a very talented singer, and with that lea (even if she isn’t the best person), but we heard her sing so much on the show it kind of just became boring and almost tedious to listen to. i think that’s why i love listening to mercedes/amber, or santana/naya, or quinn/dianna, or tina/jenna, because we didn’t hear them as much as her. (and since they’re obviously all phenomenal!)

[@Granztolch]

Glee never dies

[@toyamallory5599]

She has a very beautiful voice and I love 💘 this song

[@elisabethblackwood3921]

Man she SLAYED this, it’s still my favorite recording

[@carinalamego695]

Matt and Mike Chang hyping up Mercedes is everything

[@ameeranaziri6628]

this performance alone deserves an oscar or something, i watched this after some years and are still left in awe

[@juls7582]

I’m such a gleek! I’ve seen this a million times, and I still get goosebumps. She is fire 🔥

[@LittleMissMusicals_26]

Love this ❤️ Mercedes totally belted this!

[@miek3406]

I love this song

[@lottejanke3576]

I love this song too

[@TigStripe]

How Rachel Berry could sit there and hear this and *not* want to lift up Mercedes Jones for the rest of her dang life, I'll never know.

[@briizy300]

The Uber talent that amber show in this performance 😩🙌🏽 The amount of talent that didn’t get its proper recognition and light

[@armincagoodwin367]

I am in love with this performance. Amber Riley❤

[@laurensteel1279]

Had the pleasure of seeing her at the westend. And it sounded exactly like this... But live. Chills.

[@andreadh7913]

THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER!!!!!

[@saragrannes4687]

I love the genuine reactions of the cast❤️ Jenna/Tina is soo cute at 0:33❤️

[@Fakemandvi]

Rest in peace Naya. -forever fan

[@mirellacamargos]

best performance of "and i am telling you, i am not going", mercedes 🤝 chi chi devayne

[@eduardasalvatore3603]

Just so perfect❤

[@anissareshelle]

Mami ate this. Devoured it.

[@jclaflin9534]

After finding out that she did this multiple times back to back, I can actually hear the strain in her voice literally from the first note but she still nailed it

[@stacileleague9876]

Wow!! Such a powerful and beautiful performance. I got chills..

[@batmanfanjoe9954]

The quite literal definition of goosebumps.

[@brentchavis9016]

WOW...CHILLS!!! Every talented singer wants to do this song. BUT, only those who can sing and ACT this song get it right. Congratulations, young lady. You are one of a very small number of artists to do this song justice. Wow.

[@alrivera_]

every time i hear her sing this song i get chills

[@priscillaguzman5786]

Brings so much chills!!! I tear up every time I hear her 😫😫😫😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sweetblaqcoffey962]

Have you ever heard a song that made you cry uncontrollably, it's that heartbreakingly beautiful? THIS.😭😭😭😭😭

[@alyssamccray8118]

Yesssssss i love Amber Riley

[@rickym242]

BIGGEST CHILLS!!! AMBER IS SO AMAZING!!!

[@dorothyknowlan7271]

I this woman she is so strong with her voice and all of her power yes 👑

[@jessicasantosdesouza5302]

Melhor voz do Glee amooo

[@bruffato4518]

I love that she got to play effie white so many years later

[@laysbrrs]

For me it will always be the best of Glee❤️

[@bcbc1737]

Truly AMAZING!

[@rickovery]

She SANGED that song!!!

[@andy-dh2sf]

GIRL BREATH!! DANG THIS IS SO GREAT I'M OUT OF WORDS!!! HAHAHAHA

[@maryd7081]

Holy .... Wow! That was AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@veganpowerhouse]

Amber is the best singer on that show.

[@angelabolivar3010]

I got literal chills

[@scottmulley6968]

Good songs and good voice 🙂

[@andreadh7913]

wooow I had never seen this version!!!!!

[@Zukinnicalcetini]

I got chills

[@PrettybuoyJones1992]

Omg,she was sanging! Periodt Amber!

[@rickym242]

You think Rachel is the best singer?!? Ha, that's funny. Mercedes/Amber is AMAZING!!! Santana/Naya(Will never be forgotten) Is AMAZING!! Rachel is ehhh.

[@ailemasvega]

Rachel is really good, but definitely not the best. Mercedes and Santana were just as good (if not better in my opinion but I'm not a professional).

[@SantMSS13]

Best singers: 1. Mercedes 2. Rachael 3. Santana

[@rickym242]

@@SantMSS13 Santana is better than Rachel.

[@SantMSS13]

@@rickym242 Both are in the same level, I just put her there because I wanted to see how your hate for Lea(Rachael) is so big that even if she’s awful you can’t recognize her talent and just put: Ehhhhh 😂😂😂

[@rickym242]

@@SantMSS13 when did I ever say that I hated her? Also I can have an opinion so STOP PUTTING WORDS INTO MY MOUTH!!!

[@fulbrie]

BEST GLEE PERFORMANCE EVER!!! WOW!!! Now that's SINGING

[@martinsmith2734]

wow wow wow wow sensational simply breath taking love it

[@iamwindchakra]

Amber's voice gives me all the fucking chills. She deserved more than being in the background behind Lea.

[@arianapegues495]

Amber and Naya were the best female vocalists in the original new editions 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@juliant]

I usually sing along to Glee songs, but when it came to this one... I let Amber Riley do her thang. (like i had a choice)

[@MrBlactye]

That performance of Amber was absolutely epic.

[@chriscarson7384]

Amber was my favorite performer on Glee. In credible voice and a brilliant actress. She didn't get enough screen time, in my opinion.

[@tarotthefool1587]

This song was made for Mercedes and it upsets me that there were so many song that would have suited many of the other girls, but they were given to Rachel. For example, Tina was an amazing character the first 2 seasons. Her voice was beautiful throughout the whole series, but it’s really sad to see how much they could have done with Tina and how badly they developed her character. Most of which is because of (In my opinion) Lea Michelle. I feel like it was kind of a victorious situation. On victorious Ariana wouldn’t sing as much as everyone else because they were afraid the other girls (specifically Tori) would feel out shined. I think that’s what they did with Lea because she was probably afraid of being upstaged. Rightfully so CAUSE THIS SONG IS BOMB UwU