Impromptu - Cynthia Erivo sings Aretha Franklin on Graham Norton Show.

[@luizpaulonm]

Olivia clutching her pearls and saying "fuck" is me everytime I return to this video.

[@livewithcarisha]

😭😭🤣🤣🤣 period

[@grandcarriage1]

Ditto!!!

[@beatrizoliveros5569]

Waoooo

[@DivaDelgado128]

Yasss, the pearl clutch was epic.

[@henrymathews3671]

Not clutching them pearls Olivia 😂😭

[@Ozymandi_as]

Mid chatter, no warm-up, acapella, Aretha, awesome.

[@Mari-hb5do]

By talking, you warm up your voice. So, she technically had done the warm-up while talking.

[@sydneywilliams4796]

@@Mari-hb5do not warming up her whole rang she wasn’t

[@paulmarden3301]

@@Mari-hb5do that's only warming up to an extent. It doesn't warm up your upper register

[@Ozymandi_as]

@@Mari-hb5do lol, are you a rapper?

[@whylogicalthinking]

@@sydneywilliams4796 But she wasn’t singing outside the normal range of her speaking voice dear

[@boredstranger7522]

I'm so happy Cynthia Erivo is finally getting this global recognition. Can't wait for Wicked.

[@luizpaulonm]

Is she gonna be in the movie or broadway musical?

[@boredstranger7522]

@@luizpaulonm she was recently casted as Elphaba for the film adaptation

[@luizpaulonm]

@@boredstranger7522 AWESOME!!!!!

[@boredstranger7522]

@@zeynand4039 The new West Side Story movie is kinda already doing that with another beautiful and talented Ariana (DeBose) 😊 I hope Wicked would enjoy the same reception

[@dgrimes331]

Yes me either

[@callumfriend2523]

Hats off to the crowd for actually listening too and not cheering all through it

[@Michael-xi9nb]

That’s definitely more of an American thing. I remember when they did that during the 20 Feet from Stardom speech at the Oscars.

[@CaptainTaylor1990]

AGREED

[@paulsmith3994]

Love that about England.more of a respectful attentiveness for a performance. Also You need to be knock out excellent in England to get a standing ovation especially in the theatres.

[@kathleencreamer6648]

​@@paulsmith3994As an American, I agree. It's one of my biggest pet peeves about our audiences. Rapt attention and silence until the end is much more appreciative and respectful of talent than noises throughout.

[@tracymcrae1383]

@@paulsmith3994as an American I really hate to hear clapping in the middle of a performance. It’s rude to the artist and the audience. I came to hear every bit of an awesome performance. I don’t want to watch the performers mouth moving and hear the audience clap. Burns me up.

[@shanjayaweera3036]

saw this the other night on tv and fell off the couch - what a sensational voice

[@catpainmerca5488]

stopped me in my tracks

[@againstthepods4316]

There’s people in Africa who don’t even know what electricity is

[@arleencoleman4063]

🤣🤣

[@hugoponce1712]

When Olivia puts her hand on her chest and goes like "FCK" lmao. That's THE feeling. Cynthia is a living masterpiece.

[@IndomitableT]

Somehow I simply do not understand why they did not give Cynthia Erivo a standing ovation for this … unless they were so blown away by her performance that they simply did not trust the strength in their legs to actually stand up 🤔🤷

[@allendever949]

I don't think it's a British trait to give à standing ovation..

[@Amaranthyne]

I certainly wouldn’ta stood up. Even watching it on the screen I felt like she blew me to the back of my seat. A voice like that just kinda washes over you.

[@jassiem84]

We're english. We don't stand up for anyone except for pregnant women and old people we know and sometimes not even then

[@FacheChanteDeux]

I agree, I was ready to stand up just watching her on youtube.

[@minkahalstead8748]

Agree, in the audience I would have, but if I was on stage next to her I would have been blown away and melded into my chair. Phenomenal

[@sleepinggorilla]

“Aretha Franklin liked my singing.” Is the ultimate argument killer.

[@tullymcculloch8528]

I had the pleasure working with Cynthia on Genius Aretha. She is an incredible actress and her singing of Aretha's music was magical. I yearn for the day that i may work with Cynthia again. She is a kindred spirit.

[@hotsand4u]

wow, what an honor, as that movie was GREAT! couldn't even watch Jennifer Hudson's for no one can touch Cynthia as Aretha.

[@gesk]

@@hotsand4u Aretha disagreed or she would have pick her.

[@nikibronson133]

Oh cool what were you able to do?

[@OsheyBaddest]

@@gesk shush

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Tears are flowing. Cynthia is supremely talented, her voice is connected to her soul.

[@sophiequach1607]

Olivia saying "fuck" is correct

[@bloodshotk]

Olivia Coleman's instant reaction was to say "Fuck" LOL. That's when you know it's good.

[@NeonPixels81]

This woman is absolutely captivating.

[@claudiamurray3390]

That

[@temporaladvisor3958]

I am always blown away when someone can sing unaccompanied, but to sing without warming up!?!?

[@DeeL3]

The look on Olivia's face was literally me!!

[@kaoutermouslimhaliba7145]

Omh!!! I cannot put into words what this is, no way. You could see her kind of swithch to some " blues mode" .She deserves every prize she will get.

[@TheGreatPresenter]

I discovered Cynthia Erivo on Strictly and fell down a rabbit hole on you tube trying to find anything and everything with her singing. She is amazing! She has won an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony. Love her to bits

[@VV-nz4dv]

one of the greatest voices of our generation. this woman has a gift

[@GilbertGTV]

Unpopular opinion: she sounds NOTHING like Aretha to me. Having said that, she sounds like Cynthia and her voice is pure perfection. What an exquisite and flawless gift God has given to us in her. Wicked can’t come soon enough! This is Cynthia’s time to shine and what a supernova we are all about to experience!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@thewordsmith5440]

It's not unpopular a lot of black Americans have said this. She sounds good but she doesn't sing like her. A lot of white people think black people sound alike or look alike they can't tell the difference or at lease they act like they can't. Anyone who sings soulfully sounds like this or that famous black person.

[@aap2310]

I didn't even know she was a singer so underrated. She deserves so much more media attention.

[@CaptainTaylor1990]

AGREED

[@IllaWilliams]

Black women singers don’t get enough recognition anymore. World is obsessed with biracials

[@teelee12]

AMAZING. also big thanks to the crowd for letting everyone enjoy it fully with no distractions of applause in the middle

[@yedis1750]

It's a British audience lol

[@joshuabenson2600]

That’s a proper audience reaction: waiting til she’s done to applaud

[@taylorfox6436]

An Amazing singer and actress. Her performance in the movie Bad Times at the El Royale is Stunning.

[@daniellevaughn4598]

I just watched it yesterday. Great movie!

[@MalacheeBrown]

The “f***” at 1:30 is a MOOD 😭 such talent omg

[@rtuggle82]

She was amazing in the Genius: Aretha Franklin series. I enjoyed it much more than the film.

[@sharonwong5688]

I just started tearing up when she started singing. Holy moly.

[@ZoOnTheYT]

I've heard her before. I've felt the awe. I will again. You never get over true talent, and true art.

[@mitchweiner]

I got full body chills when she started singing!

[@coolkidsplay1420]

The way she looked after… Did I do good? So cute! Hell yeah you did!

[@Keyee1]

Her voice is musical perfection. I've just recently become aware of her. I love her voice so much. I'm a true fan, already.

[@KCNwokoye]

Genius Cynthia with the golden voice ❤️

[@Beauvoir]

That’s incredible. Stopped breathing, started crying.

[@Dion_Mustard]

great interpretation of the Queen of Soul's classic track "Never Loved the man the way that I love you". There will only ever be one Lady Soul, but hands up to Cynthia for this version. She was powerful and soulful.

[@wilnotto1515]

Insane! Her voice is INSANE!

[@kristaconley578]

absolutely spot-on and gorgeous!

[@US3Rofficial]

oh my lord

[@captainhickey2608]

OMG, I never thought I would hear anyone who would give Jennifer Hudson a run for her money but... woow nelly, Cynthia you do. Talented legendary women of music - Aretha, Jennifer, Cynthia!

[@marcuscameron8274]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3XMiIeteJt4oZo Have a listen to JHud and Cynthia together. Pure power and soul, it's incredible 😍

[@captainhickey2608]

@@marcuscameron8274 OMG, thank you for sharing. It's an incredibly beautiful piece, I had no idea.

[@JackyHapy]

Undeniably talented

[@MagnusMG1]

Saw her in The Color Purple a few years ago and was blown away by her voice then as now. Real singers are still out there.

[@PalmurcioWorld]

Olivia's reaction was my reaction. My God, what a voice.

[@pinklady4772]

That's awesome to know she got to meet Aretha. I loved Cynthia's portrayal of her.

[@leighewinson9473]

she can sing I saw her singing at the Kennedy Honors she is amazing

[@lindagreenwood1989]

For those who have yet to hear it, find Cynthia's stage performance of "Somewhere" from West Side Story. One of the most beautiful performances ever recorded. Watch the faces of musicians in the orchestra while she sings. It is beautiful.💜

[@aiken510]

This woman is LEGENDARY!

[@CaptainTaylor1990]

My goodness, where has this gem of soul been hiding all of these years?

[@joanneleddick4857]

Wow! Girl can sing!

[@mn2454au]

She has amazing vocals and played that role so well!

[@kafkahancock1183]

That's insane. She is AMAZING

[@lmsmuffin]

I watched this on Graham Norton and Cynthia was just amazing!

[@hwat9544]

She is Genius Aretha in the movie! She sings like a NATURAL WOMAN! You go girl! Wow! The little you just gave us earn a whole lot of RESPECT on your name!

[@allibest888]

I love her version when she did Aretha Franklin it was amazing totally amazing

[@Houglobine]

What a tone and ease on those high notes 👌

[@sandraandrews9907]

My God, Aretha showed up for just a brief moment via Ms. Erivo. RIP Aretha & God bless Cynthia 🙏❤🎶🎤

[@cathywhelan3280]

I LOVE CYNTHIA, SO TALENTED! 👏👏👏

[@sxm76]

She's perfect and still so humble.

[@JessiJackson13]

She is an absolute treasure! Love to listen to her.

[@ashleyt324]

I swear, this woman opens her mouth and I get goosebumps 😭😭😭 WE ARE NOT WORTHY

[@craigathonian]

I have know idea why...but my eyes welled up and tears were fallen by the time she was done. WOW... Talk about heart felt !

[@gwen3010]

This woman is just so amazing!!! BLESS you Cynthia.

[@bbsteele671]

CHILLS!! THIS IS PURE TALENT IN HUMAN FORM!!! BRAVA!!

[@LG-kx8xl]

She's the real deal! I love her voice!

[@aeharr77]

Love her and her voice, she touches my soul with every song

[@lorijohnson8425]

I just got chills! OMG!!

[@marymccluer1630]

Love Olivia's reaction to Cynthia's impromptu singing!

[@MillyThimaras]

Love Olivias reaction as well ❤️

[@steveraglin7607]

Wowza... she is supremely talented.

[@robinwilliams9439]

Her Talent is Beyond words!!!

[@bolothetitan5009]

Holly Gibney. ❣️ Cynthia is soooooo multi-talented!

[@ClockworkDave]

I loved Holly. Cynthia is just something else, blows my mind.

[@michaelburgos5403]

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!! This WOMAN! We don’t deserve her. 😭 If I were to ever meet her, I would crumble to pieces.‼️💚🥺😭

[@EdnaMeganitHappen]

She’s fabulous!

[@DianeWilliamsCurvyGoddess]

She just gave me goosebumps.

[@DP-pj7qn]

I love this woman!!! She is flawless!!!

[@christopherreed9181]

One of the best voices around

[@jennabina1928]

You can just tell how jaw dropping of a performance when their was just complete silence. Everyone was so rapped up in it!! Amazinggggg

[@Liz86000]

She’s amazing.

[@audacity2hope645]

Absolutely awesome! She was also awesome in Genius as Aretha.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

She’s a blessing❤️❤️❤️She murked that song💯

[@Denih360]

She will be a legend … so so so good…

[@TheGreatPresenter]

How many times can I say 'wow'? She should be up there with the greats

[@davidshaw8826]

Holy Shit! She is amazing!!

[@lovie6287]

When she stopped singing and looked around, it was evident how she had been transformed or transported to another dimension, as if she had forgotten where she was. Amazing 😊😢

[@rockyroadahead2698]

That's when you know she's super talented! Sang Girl! Sang! ❤❤❤

[@caferaceroo]

This is unbelievably beautiful, and brings me to tears. So glad to be discovering her body of work, think I'll literally be using her voice as therapy for the next four years. Something to be thankful for indeed this Turkey Day. Blessings to all

[@airiellelewis1109]

Woooo!!!! No warm up and sitting down!!!!!! The talent!!!!

[@adlaiblack0]

Aretha Franklin was known for being shady and very critical of other artists´ voices. She voiced her appreciation for Whitney and Mariah, and appreciated the "gowns" of Taylor Swift. So for her to recognize and say that Cynthia can sing... you know it´s the real deal.

[@auntienina3142]

Cynthia is absolutely amazing! ❤️

[@velinabrown2708]

Whoa! That was truly amazing. Beautiful.

[@lazaromurad322]

talent recognizes talent, bravo Cynthia!

[@OnlyChild68]

every single time - goosebumps everywhere. This woman’s genius is endless.

[@judithwalton1523]

Omg is there no end to this womans talent....I am totally blown away by her voice😳❤

[@kimjones5925]

That woman is amazing!!! Beautiful, simply magnificent!

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

If you ever wonder if God exists, its there when Cynthia sings like that at the drop of a hat. God protect her health and her voice for all of us to enjoy for years. I can really hear Aretha in this performance even more than when the phenomenal J.Hud performs Aretha.

[@julienattenoux1305]

she is so captivating, i love her

[@pmor4272]

How on earth did she just bring tears to my eyes just then?! Wow

[@chishamashingauta4995]

The way she opens her eyes after singing like she was in another world

[@cryptnick_]

OoOoOowww goosebumps all over. Thanks for this. 🙏🏻

[@laurihalderman6242]

Goosebumps!

[@samw321]

Gave me chills great voice

[@catmansma]

I would love to hear Cynthia sing Sweet Bitter Love.

[@ironfae]

HOLY HELL!!! My goosebumps have goosebumps! 😳❤️👍

[@1bornconfused922]

I remember her singing this on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. His reaction was on par with Olivia Coleman's.