Incomparable. ALICE SMITH. I Put a Spell on You. Complete. BGR 2021

Presence. Everyone backing her knows what's going on.
Courtney Leonard's silent presence behind her says everything.
I've posted a louder version here: • Incomparable. ALICE SM...
Black Girls Rock15, 18 June 2021.
Posted @alicesmithmusic IG 19 June 2021

[@marleyjake]

This is a bit faint in volume so I've posted a louder copy here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p37WgKSYZpd-bsU

[@jupitersqueen1163]

THANK YOU!!

[@marleyjake]

@@jupitersqueen1163 You're WELCOME!!

[@ArcherVB]

Agreed!!! I fell in love with her years ago. She seemed to disappear for awhile and I was hoping she wasn’t going thru any major drama. So glad to see this video. Will always be a fan.

[@MYSTERIOUSasLOVE]

This isn't singing, it's an embodiment of the song. This is how you breath life into the words.

[@TT-kn8km]

Facts

[@I0Am0E91]

🙌🏽well said

[@soberlivingwitBROOKE]

Seriously man!! She got me all messed up

[@jamiew83831]

It should be a crime that this woman isn’t a household name and shattering records. Pure talent.

[@jamebrewington4212]

At its Finest!!!

[@tramekn]

So true!

[@cocopuss718]

She didn't want to.. saw an interview years ago with her. She was not interested in Hollywood.

[@EvangelistKia]

She's definitely a household name

[@theniceone06]

I agree, I tell everyone I know about here. She is an exceptional talent

[@jamebrewington4212]

Please Give her flowers while she is here!!!!!! This is GREATNESS right in your face Alice I know you may never read this but WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU!!!!!!

[@jupitersqueen1163]

SHE'S MY FAVORITE!! BERN ON HER SINCE 2015

[@truescorpio3857]

💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💝

[@chrisfaizon1156]

💯

[@novanova5378]

Yes tf we do!!!💯♥️♥️♥️

[@kennethjohnson4374]

Yes ! I've been watching her since she performed many years ago I'm not sure which award show but she wore a leopard dress ! I've always thought she should be waaay more famous than 99% of the women out there her voice can't be matched ! I'm giving her 🌹🌹🌹🌹 now She's absolutely Gorgeous and talented ..

[@EboniNash]

I’ve followed Alice for 14 years. If she is ever in your city GO, DON’T ASK JUST GO! Her husband is Citizen Cope. Whom is an awesome musician in his own right. TO ALL THE NEW FANS … welcome 🦋♥️

[@SIZERRULE]

❤❤❤ I'm ashamed that I'm just discovering her. She's amazing!

[@biancamitchell1420]

Wow I love them too! Never knew that. Does she tour with them??

[@jlspence831]

Yes I'm a new fan and I'm hooked just off her rendition of a fool for you 😊

[@stylebykatb.5661]

Absolutely HAUNTING!!!! I believed every single word! That’s artistry! Song delivery impeccable!

[@tdrizzle2384]

When👏🏽 I👏🏽 tell👏🏽 y'all👏🏽! This video is no comparison to how she sounded live that night for those of us lucky enough to have been there to witness front and center... Her instrument is POWERFUL!

[@christycollins7390]

Did they give her a standing ovation?

[@HappyHonee]

The perfection of her hair, her makeup, the outfit, her body movements, facial expressions, walk, jewelry....this had me in tears and I don’t even wanna put a spell on anyone! Wooooo yes! And it is sad there are a few critical comments but I think this was a great performance and her look matched the mood. Artist are allowed to change their flow and look, experiment, or whatever else goes with the performance. That voice is what I’m here for...and I love everything else she is serving with it!

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Perfectly said. I’m totally with you!

[@jermikasmith5478]

I heard her version on the movie Really Love, and now I am completely entranced by this woman. I don’t know anything about singing but I imagine this is how you embody a song, or allow yourself to be possessed by it. The phrase “hauntingly beautiful” comes to mind. Breathtaking.

[@Jai.Nathaniel]

I came from that movie too. Had to pause it to look for her cause wow

[@Kingmena5e]

Oh my gosh I thought I was the only one. I just watched that movie with my girlfriend last week and this song has constantly been on repeat. It brings tears to my eyes everytime like I'm hearing it for the first. It's an indescribable feeling. I use it as a therapeutic remedy, it helps me get out my emotions. I was in the kitchen by myself listening to this just crying and my girlfriend held me for 20 minutes until I felt better. She looked me in my eyes and asked if I'm happy and when she asked that, it felt like she looked past my eyes into my soul and asked me. I cried even more because I'm so happy. The first time hearing it, I was bawling when she was singing "I love you" because I felt the emotion. I haven't cried to a song in years, but this one is an exception. I feel every word and every emotion

[@akd0965]

I heard her in that same movie too

[@thevasvip]

I love this version of her in this performance too because she really shows how tenderness she can reach besides heraggressiveness... she is able to express herself in such delicate and fierce at the same time, which makes her so powerful and special!

[@trmtrm4557]

Ok so if I had known ALICE SMITH was going to be on BLACK GIRLS ROCK I wouldn’t have stopped watching it. I’ve always loved her. So glad she’s not disappearing. Still singing DO I. GIVE HER HER FLOWERS NOW. 8/21/2021.

[@marleyjake]

Yes.

[@dennispennington9773]

This woman is pure talent.

[@unlikenoother434]

Unmatched in every way with this song. I've seen others offer their rendition of it and none can compare to her delivery & execution. Alice actually embodies the lyrics, thus telling a story with such spellbinding energy. It's obvious this is not just a performance for her. Truly electrifying ❤

[@abababababa]

As with Nina's versions, Alice's various renditions of this song evoke the excruciating personal calamity of remaining attached to someone who is gone, gone, forever gone. Were they ever really there? Were you? Should either of you ever have been there? Or anywhere? Will you ever be free of this?

[@annetterenaud5508]

❤️🖤💚!😢😢😢

[@WordWoman111]

Yes.

[@sharonhicks-jones5471]

Beautifully said......Alice is a vocal beast with all interpretation's via song....#BLESSINGS

[@chinenyeanowi7570]

," the excruciating personal calamity of remaining attached to someone who is gone, gone, forever gone..." 😢 You captured my pain.

[@JennahShabazz]

Alice Smith performance was not a performance in the sense of. Like me, I trust, those in the audience and watching abroad, were captivated. Under her spell indeed. Some cried. I did. An applaud bowed to the listening ears instead. So beautiful she was. Her vocals unmistakably impeccable. Her soul touching our souls. Alice showed us what heaven looks like, in a world filled with hell. She won!

[@vw7667]

One the most underrated vocalist- she should be in the top 5 convos! Effortless vocals and emotions on all her live performances! These new age girl could never - notice no theatrics no distractions-straight talent and vocals

[@JeanineStaples]

She is a poem. An epic embodiment of all that is poetry and power. Amen.

[@yvonneweekes6069]

Totally. Poetry.

[@BeautifullyMichdidi]

She’s just captivating. I can never take my eyes off of her every move, every note and any rendition she decides when she sings this song. I can always feel the love, pain and sorrow when she sings this song. Love her!

[@joaoribeiro6126]

Something about her voice and this song is beyond comprehension...I feel it penetrate my soul... just WOW

[@mattiamari2569]

This simply and clearly is one of the best musical performances ever made

[@kennethjohnson4374]

Jesus ! She's standing ovation material !🌹

[@thehand1358]

My mind and heart never ceases to be blown by Alice Smith 🎶🎵🎉🕺❤❤❤❤

[@IRA-zx4hj]

Alice Smith is one of the best vocalists out. I thank she is second to none. I love how she expresses herself when she sings. Keep singing songbird.

[@mscardioqueen]

This woman renders me SPEECHLESS! She's MESMERIZING! POWERFUL! Luv her! 👑🦋🌻 Great performance!

[@nikkiandrews2570]

I can't believe I've never heard of her, I'm thoroughly ashamed of that. This gave me chills I've never felt before. ❤❤

[@marleyjake]

Then by now you've probably already seen this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZm9p2yXpr2Zbdk but maybe not this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2peHaklphggMU Persevere. And don't be ashamed; The Business tried to shut her down.

[@nikkiandrews2570]

@@marleyjake Yes!! 💜 every performance I've seen thus far

[@soberlivingwitBROOKE]

Me too! I literally cried

[@mychaeljohnson1970]

She tells stories when she sings

[@davidbernard5994]

I discovered her searching for Jeff Buckley covers one night and was floored by her rendition of "Lover, you should have come over." This leaves me absolutely speechless. Real talent like this is what the music world needs

[@annetterenaud5508]

Sista Alice…Elder Sista Nina is got to be honored at this particular performance of her classic - she couldn’t be more proud of how you executed your vocal folds, (you properly utilized your two bands of smooth muscle tissue found in your voice box, (larynx), along with your signature delivery!!!❤️🖤💚

[@marcusdiggs7717]

.......those goosebumps you feel let's you know its true.......she put a spell on you........

[@divaslm1]

It is very hard to take a Nina Simone's classic and make it your own. I heard the original and this one by Alice Smith. She made it her own. #BRAVO

[@chefdani]

What did I just experience?!? I’ve heard her sing this song dozens of times but this performance…her band, her execution, her presence…I cried from start to finish 🫨🤯🥹

[@theniceone06]

I think she honored both Screaming Jay Hawkins and Nina with this cover

[@tdrizzle2384]

This clip does no justice to how powerful her voice is in-person for those of us who were there that night... A👏🏽MA👏🏽Z👏🏽ING!

[@dreadnur8741]

she sings with a piercing conviction, reminiscent of the spirit of Nina Simone. Wow.

[@gpatl3265]

Pure Art expressed solely by her voice, exceptional!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@KittyLewinsky7]

Alice has a true gift from God!! The most high ! A gift of song!!!!!!! Such a beautiful sight to see. How she fully accepts this gift & sings each song with conviction. She truly makes it her own. She’s top 3 performer in my lifetime for sure!!! She’s been in love before she knows hurt. Experience makes this song sound much different. I absolutely love her!!!! God bless everyone!!!💫💫💫🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾💐🩵🩵🩵

[@soxpuff]

This woman makes me want to go back to the studio and dance it out, leaving my soul on the floor and I have not danced in years.

[@soberlivingwitBROOKE]

She makes me want to sing

[@luvmifro1003lovesfamily]

I discovered this amazing artist via Lovecraft Country some years ago...this song is indescribable 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548]

I still listen to her 1st and 2nd second albums to this day. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😁😁😁

[@cocoford1231]

Still in rotation over here too…she’s special❤️❤️❤️

[@lightuponlight6727]

Alice Smith ...lawd have mercy! I'm spellbound just watching videos of her perform. What would happen if I saw her live?! Covering Nina and Jeff Buckley as well makes sense. It's not merely brilliant singing, it's the presence, the depth , the storytelling. Pure artistry.

[@smckoy5850]

Amazed this only has 12k views, stop playing with her

[@adippednail5925]

"I'm yours right now" 🥺

[@msartlover]

So beautiful. This song gets to me in my heart of hearts. There’s no one that can sing like she can. No one.

[@akeiyarberough240]

I got chills!!!! Most captivating performance I've ever seen. Puts her all in it. Love her💞

[@kharikhy-ree2242]

This performance is perfect and astounding. I'm still shocked she never blew up. She bring the song to life and her rendition is just haunting yet invokes every word. So beautiful ❤ to hear music and vocals collaborating in harmony.

[@jdjurado05]

Crying. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@crystalsimpson6252]

This right here absolutely perfection

[@ejasmin1]

Absolutely mind blowing. She sings with such raw emotions. Just stunning. My goodness.

[@Mamau15]

Every single time Alice sing to the souls

[@lightuponlight6727]

Baby, Alice Smith...ain't nothing to play with. No crumbs left. I hope I get to see her live one day.

[@legrandmatcho]

Speachlessssss. I have watched this video--among others--literally 5 times a day. her albums and soundtracks are on repeat on all my devices.

[@missq6536]

"Mahogany" at it's greatest moment. I just discovered her. Drew me right in. Deep...Raw...Unmatched.

[@jovongipson6070]

I know how u feel... I discovered her in 2018 and felt the same way and is still hooked on her.... The very first song i heard of hers was be Easy

[@missq6536]

@@jovongipson6070 I'll look that one up.

[@mschelle56]

I can't stop replaying this, this version is haunting me

[@CandicePYT]

OMG I wanted to hear the applause at the end cus I just KNOW they went off! She's amazing 💓

[@marleyjake]

I didn't mean to disappoint thee, Mme Candice, but some of the grunting, bellowing, howling and screeching that often ensues after Alice has evoked everything that has happenened to all the forgotten of eternity is egregiously inappropriate.

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

The power of this song is ridiculous and is felt on every level as a woman or a man!! Thank you for all that you have gone through to produce a song delivered in such a way that I know Nina Simone is doing flips in her grave with glee!! ✌🏾N much ❤️

[@soberlivingwitBROOKE]

Everyyyy level!!!

[@faithfulbright3829]

Love Alice-the spontaneity, vulnerability, and power are unparalleled.

[@dannyoneal2301]

YESSSSS.... It almost sounded like I needed to be. in church.

[@velvettaylor3512]

That look at the end is everything!!❤❤

[@EvangelistKia]

Chills up & back through the Heart Chakra

[@chrisfaizon1156]

It is a shame that I just learned of her today!!!! What a presence and pure raw ass talent!!! Respect!!!!💐✊❤️

[@metal4llama798]

I cannot believe I just found this woman. Her stage presence, singing, atmosphere elevates me. I tap into the soul of us and I dance on other frequencies to her vibe. She is the inner me. Watch her Black Girls Rock "Fool for You" -- Simply awesomeness!

[@chantellmoody828]

A masterpiece. Amazing. Superb. Other worldly. Wow.

[@reannaandrews793]

one word comes to mind...magical

[@afrikanskiyE]

So deep. True talent, true singer, true music. So much respect to Alice!

[@thatbmorechickfoodiecookin500]

Omg. I have LOVED this BEAUTIFUL lady since she first came on the scene. Such a UNIQUE voice and RARE talent. Her overall Vibe & Stage Presence MESMERIZE me each & every time. She seems to get better with age. Thank you so much for posting this performance. She never needs any bells & whistles nor ANY GRANDIOSITY: JUST ALICE is ALWAYS ENOUGH.

[@marleyjake]

Only doing my duty Ma'am . . .

[@ChakaSasha-vq3su]

Wow! This was breathtaking

[@NN-xd9tq]

What a bad ass artist who is so damn underrated. Her voice is magical.

[@thebeauty2U]

Still amazing... Her style , the best I heard. She made me think she put a spell on some one . So good, It was creepy and addictive. So talented ....smooth and electrifying.

[@meinemo]

Brought me to tears. Wow.

[@Mamau15]

Every single time Alice sing to souls

[@asiahaynie]

SING!!! Alice Smith. That's all I have to say. Sing mama!!!

[@j.nargiz8532]

Stunning.

[@sasha48189]

wow powerful voice,,

[@noirefit5954]

I want to see a black ballerina dancing behind her to this song. So touching

[@ewingtn29]

I dont think we would've been able to handle that much passion in a song ❤

[@kathrynfree]

This softer version is like shes being confronted and they're leaving

[@nikkinicole60]

I like this version because it ain't a whole lot of talking in the background

[@marleyjake]

Yes!

[@sheilahumphrey-morris1588]

I’m speechless. So powerful and stirring. I can’t really explain how I feel! So beautiful.

[@mistyetheridge2262]

Breathtaking!!!

[@cjspinho]

um arranjo maravilhoso uma interpretação sublime um vestuário desafiador uma luz lúgubre uma OUTRA música, de um reino encantado terrível e sombrio !

[@sophiaelayne9984]

I want to cry my God. Reading through the comments, no one has captured who or what she is. I myself don't have the words either.

[@mrsZosma905]

Hauntingly beautiful.

[@tonithegoddess7437]

BREATH-TAKING

[@projectlovecoalition]

Awesome!! So lovely

[@khayreecopeland7950]

Thankyou man

[@marleyjake]

Just doing my duty.

[@frankbobo1]

Beautiful work ❤

[@soberlivingwitBROOKE]

Man she just messed me all up! When you think about it we do this on a daily 😳

[@marleyjake]

Won't you say a little more? 'I'll try to say a little more, Love went on and on, Until it reached an open door, Then love itself, Love itself was gone.' L.Cohen

[@demimarsh1442]

Incredible! Hauntingly beautiful!

[@ek2137]

Powerful....Beautiful...Awesome💯💯💯💯

[@zshell-thomas2358]

Beautiful lady and voice.

[@corneillehjbbatamio982]

Eargasm!!!

[@brasilignacio-reyes2548]

She is fiyah fully

[@karmenmontgomery1858]

Nina Simone would be so happy to hear this 😍❤️🔥

[@therapeutate1093]

She’s giving next level Abby Lincoln ❤

[@marleyjake]

. . . who used to dance . .

[@coreymiller5446]

Alice sang honey!!!🙏🏽😫😍

[@TempLabortvorg]

Great Queen ❤️!!

[@Msshayson1]

She is haunting

[@stephaniespencer3367]

It is like Eartha Kitt has inhabited this woman and she commands the stage like Beyonce!💥💥💥💥

[@francescadidionisio9265]

Makes me think about Interstellar vs put a spell on you...

[@sassbrown4939]

Powerful.

[@drayad2]

Mesmerizing...