How the performers back then didn’t have all this new age technology, just pure unadulterated TALENT!!!!
@donovanfloyd69775 жыл бұрын
This is what live singing sounds like. For those who have forgotten. Mastery.
@melindakreativekoinsparker72907 жыл бұрын
When you can enunciate while sanging (yes I said sang)..... you are a force not to be reckoned with!! Powerhouse she forever will be
@achosenvessel65636 жыл бұрын
Melinda Kreative Koins Parker: Excellent observation.....i noticed that about Whitney Houston.
@JaySmith-mz7vg2 жыл бұрын
You'll never have to wonder what the lyrics are with her!
@JaySmith-mz7vg2 жыл бұрын
Whew. She destroyed that with absolute ease. The crowd couldn't even wait until the end for the applause! She had them in the palm of her hands.
@waiskuxx2 жыл бұрын
Her vocal control is soooooo good omg
@AntonioJLee10 жыл бұрын
SHE SOUNDS EVEN MORE AMAZING LIVE!!!! SHE RIPPED THIS WITH NO EFFORT!
@helloxons8 жыл бұрын
She earned that standing ovation with every amazing note she sang... Wow!
@joyce101 Жыл бұрын
Just SPECTACULAR!! I'm 4evr crying just understanding what she had to go through -- however, I'm so happy that she has risen in spite of the many obstacles that she had to go through.
@nidzaperez7258 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@stemarinal3 жыл бұрын
She just took us to heaven and back.
@corarowals23994 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍beautiful Jennifer Holliday 💦🕊👍👍She can sang,👏👏🕊
@markahl93873 жыл бұрын
Back in 1984, I think that was the year, I was a player in the lounge at Caesar's Palace, Atlantic City. I was working with Cheryl VanCleave, a Miss America contestant. Jennifer Holliday was at Caesar's while we were there so we all got to go see her. The band was a bunch of stragglers, some cover band out of Florida. They were ok. But Jennifer made them look good! Honestly, she could have blown us all away if it was a grade school orchestra. I remember crying through almost every song. I have never heard a live performance like she gave. Hands down, the greatest female singer that has ever lived. I got to see her right after the release of I am Love as a single and they played it all the time in the casino as a preview. But nothing compared to hearing this woman sing live. I still get goosebumps whenever I hear a Jennifer Holliday song. Thank you so much Jennifer for sharing your greatest gift with all of us mere mortals!
@bryanwiley551110 жыл бұрын
I take Jennifer with weight/with out weight, she can still do more than the talent that we currently have.
@heroxzq1263 Жыл бұрын
3:08 wtf. I was floored. As a singer myself, i can squall but not as clean, as powerful and as pronounced as that. She's spectacular
@rellenoz7 ай бұрын
I love how she never pulls the mic back the way I've seen other singers do. She controls her voice beautifully
@kyereCat4 жыл бұрын
She's one of the best singers in recorded history.
@brandonburrell85175 жыл бұрын
Ladies and gentlemen, the one, the only Jennifer Holliday.
@kennyone200613 жыл бұрын
I am so "glad" to see so many other people using the word "underrated" when discussing Jennifer. I think she's a real treasure and should have had bigger commercial success. She's wonderful and one of a kind.
@rellenoz11 жыл бұрын
Honey she stood out there center stage, all alone, and sung tf that song. That's what at can do! People don't do that anymore.
@lamontrussell152410 жыл бұрын
She makes it look effortless. Simply amazing.
@greenejoyner2 жыл бұрын
This is a GREAT performance of her hit. I look at these performances and wonder what the hell the music industry was thinking when they passed up an opportunity to promote this God's gift. CRAZY!!!
@snjones9913 жыл бұрын
I don't know why this woman was so underrated. She has one powerful voice that stands alone without all the bells and whistles so many of these so called singers today have to have to sound good
@booginas Жыл бұрын
If she had the body type of Whitney or the like she probably would have been big (no pun intended). But there wasn't all this inclusion stuff back then like there is now. It's not just about talent -- Universe's timing plays a big factor too.
@Johnmag1976 Жыл бұрын
Oh My Good Lord ! What a masterpiece of a voice and talent. Still replaying in 2023
@quincyblue59988 жыл бұрын
Such a powerhouse. This is when music was so beautiful and classy
@7Eightyone2 жыл бұрын
The soul of this song makes me tear up
@davidjp71974 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@mikepruett16622 жыл бұрын
When this song would come on the radio...it would stop me dead in my tracks.... angelic voice. Will always be one of my favorites. ❤
@TeeDee2159 жыл бұрын
Wow! When was the last time you heard a live performance like this? She is incredible, and I miss talent and performances like this. 💕💕
@achosenvessel65637 жыл бұрын
A real voice....this video should have mega views. No auto tune....she was the real McCoy.
@tommymarx3917 жыл бұрын
Just one of the most beautiful and talented singers this world has ever been blessed with.
@Abiyahbathsua10 жыл бұрын
I love this song… always have always will, very beautiful
@drewv51194 жыл бұрын
Got chill bumps
@beacfranklinenterprises5 жыл бұрын
She hit that song right out of the ball park! OMG!!!! I think she must have gotten to run the bases four or five times around with that powerful delivery!!!! Lol!!!!
@idiosyncraticparadise16555 жыл бұрын
Flatfoot, belting,squalling, and crooning.... giving us everythin we need....sang the song Jennifer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And she wasn't distracted by the background singers. Mama stayed right in her spot!!!!!!
@Pooquie14 жыл бұрын
That voice.....……...wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@fike198612 жыл бұрын
this song got me through basic training in 1986
@hotboyronald2813 жыл бұрын
She is and always will be an electrifying gift from GOD.
@aze22524 жыл бұрын
3:06 dang, this woman can squall high ass notes with clarity.
@mikesterSTLMO8 жыл бұрын
I always thought this one deserved much bigger success. For whatever reason, it just was never promoted.
@SmoothCinnamonX8 жыл бұрын
+Micah Kayslinowski The song hit #2 for 3 weeks on the R&B chart. Perhaps should have or could have made #1, but #2 is still wonderful. As for Pop/Hot 100 success, in 1983 Black artists were still struggling for crossover airplay as the dust had not yet settled from the disco backlash. This was the year that the success of "Thriller" began to turn the tide.
@mikesterSTLMO8 жыл бұрын
Spirit Angelfish Well that's great to hear! Some artists make such memorable and timeless music, that it only takes a few hits for them to remain legendary for life.
@claudiosantana47238 жыл бұрын
eu só o Cláudio o! ! sou meio tímido, meu leve MS
@malkum77ify7 жыл бұрын
Spirit Angelfish she can blow the doors off of almost any current rand b singer out here now. in the 80s you actually had to have talent!
@ronwilliams7177 жыл бұрын
The music industry is a very hard one. She was too soulful and then the depression hit her to hard so she started eating and gaining weight . Well that mixture killed her success. People who sing like this are a dime a dozen, they are all in the churches , you have to have a balance, look the part have the stage presence. Oh at the end of the day you just may ask your self is it really worth it!
@selease5 жыл бұрын
That woman was big and beautiful! I remember those days. Time is just time...
@AssignmentCompleted9 жыл бұрын
Flawless!
@italo3612 жыл бұрын
THAT IS TALENT
@nawlinsman3 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful voice.
@tonylittle821 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent Talent
@olindetroit76366 жыл бұрын
A song that should be play more often on every classic R&B / Urban music radio stations . Just Simply beautiful.
@matthewpilling94942 жыл бұрын
I'm actually speechless.
@melindakreativekoinsparker72907 жыл бұрын
that smile!!!!😉😉😉😉😘
@selease10 жыл бұрын
Big! Beautiful! With a great voice....few could pull off that combo now...
@lisalisa0524 жыл бұрын
Please bring back this kinda music yassss
@angelacrosby12474 жыл бұрын
She did that.....Jennifer is fantastic ❤❤❤
@italo3613 жыл бұрын
Incredible
@grandblack673 жыл бұрын
Damn every time I hear that woman singing this song it gives me chills... I really feel her too much !
@daphneburleson166810 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Every song that she has ever recorded soars with intensity and passion. Jennifer Holliday is undeniably one of this century's greatest gifts from God! Blessings Always ~
@kilaadams73548 жыл бұрын
Maurice White created this song. RIP!
@dominiquedevereux72053 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that 😳!! But I can definitely hear it now that you mention it! His songs DEFINITELY have a signature just like Babyface or Diane Warren or Missy Elliot.
@davidwhite31803 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know that. Wow!!
@shahiransahari55758 жыл бұрын
Goodbye Maurice White. This superb song shows his outstanding talent clearly through another.
@derrickfalls86824 жыл бұрын
I always wondered why she never made it BIG. I think its because her voice was TOO BIG and she didnt LOOK like the IDEAL performer.. so sad.. shes a freakin vocal BEAST. AND SHE SOUNDS JUST LIKE THE RECORD..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@tybarnes324411 жыл бұрын
This will always be one of my favorite songs.
@reemj36757 жыл бұрын
I love singing this song. one of my forever favorites. loveeee Jennifer
@natelovespatti1413 жыл бұрын
THANK GOD FOR SOMEONE UPLOADING THIS VIDEO AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! I'VE BEEN SEARCHING AND SEARCHING THE WEB FOR THIS VIDEO GOD BLESS YOU
@si3gnal12 жыл бұрын
Love her,,,,great memories!!!
@ValarieEdwards6 жыл бұрын
Love this woman individually and as an entertainer!
@jjgreene410910 жыл бұрын
Timeless, effortless, classic. Enough said!
@ericreed27384 жыл бұрын
One very beautiful song one very beautiful voice. Great stage presence.
@tracybutler24786 жыл бұрын
The Richness of black music.
@charliemaebrown10 жыл бұрын
That was amazing, powerful, touching and pure epic greatness! I am blown away by her performance!!!! If I was in that audience you'd think I was in church and was overwhelmed with the Holy Spirit, 'cause I would've jumped up with my hands in the air, waving like I just don't care during her here to staaaay part, lol! This was live and it sounds better than the recording...big or small, J.H. is fabulous!!
@Lasse-wf4dh9 жыл бұрын
it was one fantastic season with beautiful songs and different life.... for all we are looks like a sweet dream who suddenly finish... amazing magic years ...i wish i could turn back that magic time. Now so sad there's no good music like yesterday.Jennifer Holiday she had strong and sweet voice,so beautiful song and words.
@nidzaperez7258 Жыл бұрын
Oh yes. Raw. God bless
@Desmaification11 жыл бұрын
wow !!!! why people dont sing like this anymore?????
@Ny2691317 күн бұрын
My favorite jennifer holiday song I am in love❤❤❤❤❤❤
@mshonney698 жыл бұрын
Love JH. Sang this in 1989 for a talent show in college; got 1st runner up. I really need to get the cassette tape of my performance onto something current. ....
@charlesbarry27675 жыл бұрын
I LOVE JENNIFER, IT'S NOT JUST HAVEING A GOOD VOICE IT'S ALSO KNOWING HOW TO USE IT, TO MY EAR SHE MIGHT BE THE BEST SINGER EVER.
@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising55484 жыл бұрын
What did my edges ever do to you Jennifer, they will never grow back, you snatched them bald. Those were only words that Maurice White wrote and you made it masterpiece 🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍
@milkandhoney98495 жыл бұрын
She’s beautiful and the greatest talent
@Livelife95ify6 жыл бұрын
I remember being a little boy in the 80's falling in love with this song and Jennifer holiday' s voice . This is my favorite Jennifer Holiday song!!@ WOW ! Jennifer and Whitney had a sound on the 80's that has not been replaced.
@thickmeater12 жыл бұрын
I love this osng it brings back great memories of that era, she is one true Diva 4 sure. I would luv to see this beautiful woman in concert any day, im just happy that she is still here. The record industry is very vicious and rutheless, just happy that she's still alive among the living.So sad how all these artists end up dead these days and going broke with little or no money to live off, i think there ought to be a law to prevent this from happening. Much love to u Jennifer Holliday.
@VivianKingtv10 жыл бұрын
I Love Jennifer Holiday!!!
@jamesmurphy-walsh89666 жыл бұрын
Nobody come close to this amount of talent one of the best vocalists of any time !
@horaceempowerment4 жыл бұрын
I felt this!!!! 🙌🏾 🙌🏾
@mikkoyuson31395 жыл бұрын
It makes me want to download all her music!!! 😻😻😻
@31youngv11 жыл бұрын
timeless music thank you for this video so many memories come to mind.
@thejazzman2108 жыл бұрын
Powerful song.
@alvinmoten200311 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS SONG U R THE THE LADY JENNIFER HOLIDAY I SAW YOU IN CONCERT IN CHICAGO IN 1996 ON & ON ALBUM I WAS ON A LAYOVER I TAKE YOU EVERY WHERE WITH ME WHEN I AM GOING THREW TURBALANCE I PUT MY EARPHONES AND I PLAY THIS SONG THIS SONG IS NOT JUST A MAN OR WOMEN IT ABOUT GOD AS WELL HE IS LOVE I LOVE MISS HOLIDAY AND THANK YOU FOR JUST BEING JENNIFER GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT YOUR AWARD HEAR GOD HAS YOUR REWARD THANK YOU FOR JUST BEING JENNIFER HOLIDAY.
@ninosimone10 жыл бұрын
MY JENIFER HOLIDAY IS THE VOICE!!
@HE4DBUTT2 жыл бұрын
ela define essa frase... a woman's got the power
@HISNAMESAKE4 жыл бұрын
incomparable
@deborahcroft51824 жыл бұрын
You own that song honey. No one could ever sing tis the way you do.
@bryanlong62836 жыл бұрын
I love Jennifer Holliday 💘
@shannonwilliams90556 жыл бұрын
She never lets you down. The record labels are not worthy of this VOICE! Every note crystal clear.
@ernestmccurdy10426 жыл бұрын
this song & performance gives me life!!!
@DavidRoss-lo7kz2 күн бұрын
Memories of '83
@treblefrequencz8538 Жыл бұрын
Babeeeeeee...the background soprano @ 3:38 is KILLIN IT💥
@Harlemblkboy10 жыл бұрын
the background was SANGING too
@feliciasanders20663 жыл бұрын
Background was entirely too loud and tried to out sing her.😠
@lpinckney86469 жыл бұрын
Amazing talent. Would love her to do a contemporary Gospel albums
@raquelbrisker35514 жыл бұрын
Amazing Voice!!!❤
@user-lm7bk8hy7e7 ай бұрын
She did it live ...for real!
@katebarshain43377 жыл бұрын
Oooh that voice!!!!
@michaelgombkoto69412 жыл бұрын
The one and only Effi. I love this woman! Hudson is nice.. .but... Holiday is unbelieveable..
@clarenceterrell2089 жыл бұрын
You don't call that singing I call that sanging
@tracybutler24786 жыл бұрын
The Best of African American music is Timeless.
@MelodyRachal6 ай бұрын
What is African American Music?
@blanchejennette62624 жыл бұрын
Always gives me chills!!!!!!!!!!
@shawnholloway13834 жыл бұрын
YASsssssssss HONEYyyy "O.M.Gg." OKAYyyyy "WERKk"......."ONEe OFf MYy ALl TIMEe FAVORITEe SINGER' Ss".......! LOVEe........"JENNIFERr HOLIDAYyy"........FORr LIFEe.....! "STOPp THEe MADNESss & PLAYINGg TOo"......."GIVEe ITt UPp FORr THEe GIRLl".......! YESsssss