Jennifer Hudson - "Simply Beautiful" (Al Green Tribute) | 2014 Kennedy Center Honors

[@hopekwabena5592]

Who is watching with me in 2024❤

[@MrHammer102]

March 2024

[@sexychocolate10049]

Me

[@quickdeuce]

Mar18, 2024,, Ms. Hudson is AWESUM!

[@dorisjones7036]

March 24

[@yatibailey2580]

Me.... from Tasmania, Australia.. woww just woww!! Love JH♥️♥️

[@simplygenskitchen4625]

Who is watching this with me in 2025?

[@LinwoodBlackshear]

Girl did her thing

[@kathyjones4389]

Here

[@margaretfortune2700]

Can we appreciate the musicians in the Background ? Superb !!!!!!!

[@leeleemee]

Pianist 😮 💐/ background singers 😮 💐. The entire ensemble 💯 👏

[@rosemchaney7655]

@@leeleemee YeeeeessssssS!

[@edwardrussell9911]

Don't Nobody Have No Business Messing With This Song 😡😡.... But Jennifer Proved Me Wrong 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@kimsingleton9836]

Nobody but Al Green, love her

[@dayram6217]

Jennifer Hudson does not just sing. She tells a story. A story that touches us all. She tells an experience. That is her strength.

[@catrielfernandez309]

Dices que no canta jajajaja mira que se escuchan cosas en este mundo , pero decir que está señora no canta es realmente increhible

[@sibeoi4841]

C'est une étoile sur terre. Merci de briller pour nous❤

[@MinPrivate]

She’s just a singer. Quit the deep thang

[@dayram6217]

​@@MinPrivateAt your command? You are not that important.

[@roshellcheeks2160]

​Please stop ...she is so much more maybe you to small to get it and that's okay boo​@MinPrivate

[@tedfaun2159]

I can't stop coming back to this. It's outrageously good. She took that song and drew out every last drop of soul from it. So impressive.

[@anitayoung4497]

yes she DID!!

[@donnapatu2857]

I'm the same, must have watched it 100 x's, I just love JHud

[@ellaadams4797]

young school went old school and made it her own!!!one of my favorite ballards by Al Green!One power house of a singer!!ms J Hud!!!!

[@meaganpayne7028]

Facts! I love this performance!

[@niccosanchez824]

Yes!!!!!🙌🏾 🔥🔥🔥

[@moodykimwele2564]

Al Green didn't want it to end and that's most of us. Beautiful

[@janicescott-pair97]

The smile was wonderful.😊

[@dardenellcaesar7547]

She is so talentative I love her voice

[@leeleemee]

He looks breathless at the end of that performance 😅. I can’t stop replaying it. Wow!!!

[@janicescott-pair97]

@@leeleemee same here.

[@solveigmeloe6515]

I have wached this 23 times today…!

[@dejavue54]

Me too...she killed it😊😊😊

[@karenbellamy127]

I’m still watching in 2024! Simply Beautiful…. that’s what love is!❤❤❤❤

[@sandilethabede8174]

Here I am in 2024. This is Godly. She ate and left no crumbs ❤️🔥🔥🥹

[@lisajerry7106]

Not naan 🔥🔥👌🏾❤️

[@peachbutler9566]

This is her best performance ever!

[@victoriawilliams6181]

it really is. so happy she didnt scream all over the place

[@dorisathomas4430]

0:12 Sis walked out there and made eye contact with Unc Al, like I got you. This is what you said, and sang her whole face off. Respect ❤ Constantly on replay 09/2024❤

[@trinalewis6489]

I peeped that!

[@janicescott-pair97]

😊

[@iam4ualways62754]

10/2024 thrilled at this JHud performance!

[@janicescott-pair97]

😊😊

[@msgenevajb]

We ain’t letting up off of this one. Too Beautiful🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Lyric4L]

She walked out like... let me tear this song up right quick.... Yaaassss

[@jordanharrington1890]

Lol right

[@marlomills6800]

yes yes yes

[@ASimplexity]

His face was like "oh yeah, she bout to do justice."

[@DeeJoyce]

Yes she did! If her walk had closed captions, that those are exactly the words that would scroll down at the bottom of the screen.

[@kandikane923]

Yes she did! LOL

[@skittlznt2611]

Can we just go ahead and make JHud the Queen of tributes already. There’s just no other competition in that category, period!

[@mohamedamr3116]

Can any-one top over that?

[@kmdalton2002]

None. No one. Nada.

[@thesoulboss5651]

Well we have Yolanda Adams too...

[@egonluna1688]

@@thesoulboss5651 is not the same feeling :c Fantasia is an amazing singer too but JHUD is just soul herself.

[@anonymouscritic7745]

Fantasia hands down gives the best tributes. Jennifer Hudson is missing something in her singing.. screaming is not soul, rhythm is. She is missing rhythm, melody, pitch something.

[@thatomalindi3717]

2023 still coming back to this magic! JENNIFER IS SOMETHING ELSE!🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

[@thecircleofhealthvillage]

Me too.

[@monicaflowers656]

Me too! I just watched it again yesterday

[@ltt.7003]

Watch now in 2024. Simply beautiful.

[@tyewebb4543]

She walked out looking up at Al Green saying "Just sit back friend. I got something for you." LOL

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

”Here I come Unc....”❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Najah971]

Yes she did Tye! Yes she did

[@meekmeek2600]

Ciarra Johnson , Yaaaaaazzzzzzz Sis~Star 🤩 She Say Ima Bring It For Ya Unc!!!👏🏾👏🏾🎤🖤🖤🖤

[@vjsim1]

...she gave it to him. Sang Jennifer!!!

[@beautifulcrazy]

Gangsta Walk, F**ng love her cool!

[@katherinefolk3204]

Do anyone else gets goosebumps listening to this song as I do?

[@beverlybaskin3654]

Amazing rendition

[@msgenevajb]

Every time I listen to it. Every time.

[@finnhollinworth8865]

na man , this gives me shivers

[@deborahpatterson7692]

I got chills

[@listeningviayoutube7229]

All the time...Smh

[@livlovsucceed3894]

I'm watching again in 2021. Who else?

[@msgenevajb]

2022. This will never get it OLD!

[@nowcloud1]

2022

[@Mssummer362008]

Sooo good back in 2022

[@etaneallouche3713]

Simply the best soul version of that song, She killed it,

[@rickkemp888]

Jennifer Hudson Version 2.0 SIMPLY BEAITIFUL

[@MrVirgoATL]

She walked out lookin' up at him like 'I hope you ready because I'm bout to sang the shit outta this.'

[@ihateyoutube3537]

You ain't neva lied LOL

[@deenad3562]

Omg I had to go back n look!!😂🤣😂🤣

[@MrVirgoATL]

Lol!!

[@FCLaney]

She really did 😄😆😂

[@makai5783]

Lollll

[@mlps11]

I am back again!!!

[@Ljacksmith]

Ok so Jennifer stepped on that stage, looked up at Al, and hijacked that song. Killed it. Al was overwhelmed that she went so deep in her soul, as he did. Not many can cover that song so perfectly. Every time I watch, it’s Simply Beautiful.

[@phyllisshaw1942]

Simply Beautiful!

[@msgenevajb]

She Did That!

[@tomekacollins4097]

So agreed. I happened to come on thus video and i love Jennifer. I knew she was gone kill it lol. That's just what she does naturally

[@WilmaG]

In the words of Luther Vandross listening to this song “never too much.”

[@anstilahryz531]

Period!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@natashaphillips212]

Who else still listening in 2021? "SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL " Grand rising KINGS & QUEENS👑👑

[@eileenmayfield1598]

I’m so here for it. She is awesome!!!

[@remioshinowo6829]

Grand rising to you queen

[@TheMidnightWise]

Yessss Grand. I’m here for it all Al & JHud

[@tbellizia]

So amazingly talented. I listen to this over and over. It’s everything from the melody, words and her timing and interpretation. Just transformative. I feel spirit

[@sandraklee03]

5.27.21

[@youngtoday7651]

No one does a tribute like that Jennifer Hud and that sweet Fantasia!

[@michaelashantimusic]

Perhaps my 979th time watching this. Soulful, tasteful, masterful

[@charnisebonds3424]

ME TOO😍CAN'T STOP PLAYING

[@venitaclemons5712]

One of my favorite songs and I love how they jazzed it up!!! Just simply beautiful !! She puts so much feeling into the song.. ❤❤

[@trnigyul]

Her voice is a gift from God, that shit cannot be manufactured. Man the clarity, the power...I just can't.

[@onieshianapoleon2547]

😅😏

[@sabrinalizares-sabo3755]

There is no God at all.

[@whyareyouhere1512]

@@sabrinalizares-sabo3755 stfu

[@michelleoutlaw2546]

She's bad her skills are amazing..

[@yackeem4442]

Her and Cynthia Erivo are just unfair

[@lightingnabottle6065]

I'll say this yet again, Mrs. Jennifer Hudson is a national treasure. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ still in 2024.

[@jonford6664]

She tore it up with a straight face.. True artist at work

[@angellemons5125]

She was there for business and delivered simply amazing

[@robertvanruyssevelt7159]

@@angellemons5125 Yep no nonsense and all class. Two of my favourite singers...Al Green and Jennifer Hudson.

[@lue4724]

This was a song - that was on one of AG albums & I always loved it. ( & also "How Do You Mend A Broken Heart") The first one I heard sing-- "Simply Beautiful"- ( before J-Hud & Maxwell)---- was ------Queen Latifah! ❤😊😊😊😊❤

[@cjamonwilliams]

She put on a show for 3 mins!

[@n25bast]

When you cause Al Green to grin from ear to ear, and opera legend Jessye Norman to sway her head and sing along, you know you've got it.

[@judithmaddox4186]

She sure does. God, this is so beautiful

[@bonnieroyster4482]

My God - I thought the same thing! 🌹

[@cdavis3]

Yes Jessye Norman did it for me. An Opra singer enjoying another future legend

[@sandrahawkins7455]

I'm sayin!!!!!!!

[@mariaisabeldegraciamelende2338]

November 2024 ????

[@mmckibbens]

Lol nope. December 2024

[@desirecoco482]

December 6 2024. Rest in peace, Nippy. We miss you so much. God loves you most❤😊

[@olgaagustincamara9946]

21 de diciembre de 2024

[@StormzConduit]

December 29th 2024💜

[@vianneyphilippe8962]

January 2025

[@Sas3603]

She DESTROYED that song! She ate it alive! She killed it! She felt that song people! Lord have mercy! And I agree with you galaxy. She doesn't get the credit she deserves.

[@gifted14sho]

That's how you know you've done good!

[@cyntar556]

Amen to the 10th degree

[@HPrice-he5zo]

@@cyntar556 Love Jennifer's range. She is Simply Beautiful .

[@jacquelinejackson3446]

Clap clap clap clap clap

[@tracyskins7854]

E x a c t l y!!!

[@tashanpatterson1003]

Al green wanted to cry because what jeniffer hudson did was simply beautiful

[@RidiculousThe3rd]

tashan patterson ahhh! I see you👌🏾

[@Sinistr0sblack]

Whitney IS better

[@barbaratoney4654]

A change had come ovet me

[@barbaratoney4654]

She can sing for me ALL DAY. I LOVE HER

[@eggedon6112]

@@Sinistr0sblack Whitney...isn't here...

[@feliciarhodes2438]

December 2024 I'm still coming back here

[@BantuChk]

Whose watching this for the 33rd time in 2019 already 💥⚡️💫✨🌟⭐️

[@dub2370]

Me

[@marysabel1327]

Lwandle Chk yes. We are. I just love her so much. She’s so freaking strong

[@Mzmay044]

Me

[@dayram6217]

Since 2014 i have watched it 6000 times

[@uyaiumoren2030]

Me

[@blackmahogany2416]

I can't stop listening to this song. She sang it so beautifully!

[@laflower6082]

Duwana Davenport I know I heard this amazing beautiful song last night 6/12/19 have played it at least 20 times 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@audreyjob1467]

No pun intended right!?😊 she honoured it more with that..

[@eggedon6112]

I've watched it 1514 times now. Love JHud and Al Green. They need to do a CD. #InstantGrammy

[@cordeliamarshall8917]

I don't know how I found this song! I listen to the original singer all the time. I can't get enough of him. I can't get enough of Ms Jen Hudson singing simply beautiful. She left out some of the original words to the song. She's my girl on that song.

[@tracyskins7854]

I know right!!!

[@dejavue54]

She murdered this. 😊

[@rodwillis4080]

I'm back again in 2020 for this. Who with me?

[@kmdalton2002]

Present and accounted for.

[@tracyskins7854]

Me!!! She dragged that song

[@mariamyussuf9833]

This is July 2020. Still listening the splendid voice of JHudd singing simply beautiful

[@mariamyussuf9833]

Me

[@raoulmiller4340]

What about the way you love me

[@chynac8226]

Who's here in 2019 ❤❤❤❤ Sang Jennifer👑

[@josephfleetjr4230]

I am and in full affect for JHUD! You better let them no that you don't play when you are handed the mic 🎤. Keep use that God given anointed Voice that you have been blessed with baby! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🔥🔥😘😘👋👋👋

[@candiselise7010]

Yassss 2019

[@karenoulsnam2550]

Karen from England, I'm blown away with this ,can't stop playing this, amazing !!!

[@tiffanyoquinn2252]

chyna C can’t stop listening to it

[@anneandersen1797]

Me😜

[@richsage3235]

0:04 the way she walked in. The way she looked at him. The way she sang it !!!!!

[@animuradyan6835]

q

[@taniaedmonds833]

My locs unraveled into a fro when she sang this ... simply beautiful

[@Najah971]

Niyah, your comment is so good!

[@SoLowBBB]

and my hair str8 loc'd long and lovely after this here😅😅😅😅😅😅 2000th time watching it lol

[@raoulmiller4340]

lol

[@memeaw76]

Right I just schedule me an appt get my French braids redone lol

[@eggedon6112]

Yes! That deadass audience seemed to be stunned, though. WTAH!?!

[@Lady_E_127]

This is one of my all time favorites live performances. She put some stank in those lyrics. Jennifer please stop teasing us and compile all of your masterful tributes on a CD so we can purchase downright! I just love how she gave Al Green goosebumps!

[@michaelconner1771]

Look at her tribute to Aretha.

[@tradingguy1004]

Exactly.. we want to buy all her amazing tribute stuffs, it is so overwhelming, awesome and phenomenal….simply beautiful!

[@treavam5653]

Stank 🤣😂👏🏾👏🏾

[@YaoEspirito]

@@tradingguy1004 Surely the only woman who could go toe to toe with Jennifer Holliday on And I Am Telling You.

[@tradingguy1004]

@@YaoEspirito You prrobably mean „And I am telling you“, I guess :) But sure, you are absolutely right with everythign else :)

[@allroundlad]

I've never felt so proud of someone I don't even know, I was watching her Pop Idol audition as an awkward teen with immense unrealised talent, and looking at where she is right now. It's just unbelievable. What an inspiring and phenomenal person.

[@msfabulista]

911? I’d like to report a murder. Whose? My own. JHud killed me with her voice

[@denisebyers7647]

LOL. I like you! LOL

[@jeremyclark7726]

Miss Hudson left not one single crumb!!! 😂😂😂

[@briansherrod1916]

I can’t stop watching this performance! It’s so flawless!

[@Miri-i3o]

It always makes me shed some tears!

[@mbadger9084]

I feel it could have been excellent, had she not chopped the lyrics, straight out of the gate.

[@vylon1075]

flawless is an understatement, really

[@virginialawson7380]

Me either..at 4 or 5 times a day..❤😁

[@adela7912]

👏👏👏👋🇧🇦

[@Osvaldoluis6]

Still standing in 2024 🙌🏻

[@AmadiOgamma]

This was the closest thing to perfect I think I've ever heard ONE . . .HUNDRED . . . PERCENT . . . PERFECT.

[@holliboulware6370]

The words I was looking for. She is absolute perfection.

[@shirlyplumboy640]

Simply beautiful! ❤️

[@MrJcporter1]

yes.

[@macyprimm7201]

💯 I'm still waiting to hear something better 💅🏽

[@OptimusGalaxy]

She doesn't get the credit she deserves

[@diversicaenjoy1558]

I totally agree.

[@Ktwood1]

It must be her management because her talent is almost to much to bear .

[@monigapeer7049]

I agree! The woman is amazing

[@timothyblack3322]

You don’t get to sing at the Kennedy Center Honor’s without talent and recognition. That being said the radio is filled with “Bebop canned music” from much talented musicians.

[@brandonburrell8517]

She belongs in gospel and maybe jazz. The pop genre is garbage unworthy of her gifts.

[@deeyizar4281]

2024 I’m still coming back to this

[@lindagoins736]

"SHOWED UP,SHOWED OUT" AND WALKED OFF LIKE (NEXT)✌🏿

[@OrganicallyLuxeLife]

That boy on them keys jamming YASSSSSSSSSSSSS and those background singers floating the song YASSSSSSSSSSSSS SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

[@Cuffski]

I noticed that also the pianist was rocking !!! He tickled those ivories like it was nothing, he was so dope !!!

[@johnnasbarlow-jackson214]

Backgrounds ain't playin!

[@freeversedrummer]

The ONLY downside to this video is that it's too short. I replay this over and over and over again. Simply Beautiful!

[@williampowell1537]

She genuinely held the entire crowd spellbound and mesmerized. This was unquestionably what can only be defined as an "epic" performance. Five Stars !!!

[@malexander8726]

Totaling watching in 2021

[@Llmpkk]

Cewc

[@ericball1]

Yes she did, shyt, she had me memorized!!!

[@gzhdiamond2616]

Well said‼️

[@harrietjohnson1930]

@@ericball1 . . . mesmerized. Me too. Simply BEAUTIFUL and AWESOME. 🥰

[@louis-henribaillet890]

This is one of Jennifer Hudson's best performances in my opinion, you can see how it touched Al's heart. I love that young women 💖

[@akbaahali8405]

Yea and she didn't over do it. She overperforms when Fantasia is around.

[@ajsassy788]

Louis-Henri BAILLET Better than Maxwell's version to me! She took her time with this one!

[@yukseloden6939]

You are right... but don't forget her 'purple rain' on tribute to Prince and mimicking Jennifer Holliday, singing 'And I'm telling you, I am not going'.

[@francisjenkins1994]

Yessss

[@charlesbatessr9392]

❤❤❤ however you must be a lovely person to sing this way🤩😍

[@dcgurl4life689]

Still watching in 2024❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤She’s the only ONE that could touch this song! #JHud

[@bp5549]

we've got to stop bringing out this mega super talent for tribute acts only. she needs and deserves more credit. PERIOD.

[@listeningviayoutube7229]

If there is ANY FEMALE SOLOIST, alive right now, who is even close to picking up the baton from the late Aretha Franklin, Jennifer is that person.🔥🔥🔥

[@anonymouscritic7745]

Listening ViaKZbin Fantasia hands down.

[@ritawilson4979]

And Aretha knew it

[@ilenenelson8602]

@@anonymouscritic7745 It's not about Fantasia, we are talking about Jennifer, Fantasia has nothing to do with this performance. Both have soul, but there is something different about JHud and the way she does it...

[@liprincessprincess]

And now you have your wish ❤️

[@terrylandor8729]

Fantasia Barrino

[@tosimtosim4592]

I'm watching again in June 2024. Simply beautiful and simply the best ❤👌👍👍👍

[@ginaplewis9690]

She…she…she took full ownership of this song. She walked on the stage and said: We’ve got this Rev. Green. Sit back, relax, they won’t know what hit them.

[@ItzWhat3vA]

Now this is music. Perfect arrangement/accompaniment from the band. Perfect vocals. Perfect feeling. This has to be my favorite performance by Jennifer Hudson. Simply beautiful!

[@bladeowens]

That an amazing Grace

[@jallenjo69]

I totally agree!

[@ronneal1]

Almost ……love her to the most her voice is excellent…. But the tribute to Whitney is better than this …love this song but when she did a Whitney you can not compare 😮

[@deborahpatterson7692]

Agree 100%

[@rockwolf7777]

I too liked the arrangement.

[@Six4Foot]

There is something about this young lady, gives meaning to the lyrics like very few can. Gifted period.

[@johntamondong594]

@Evelyn Brown Fantasia won

[@lewisgreen54]

Wow

[@HellenShort]

The vocal control of this woman is mind blowing

[@harrisonbewarang9041]

My toxic trait is that I think I can do this easily 😭😭 Jennifer Hudson is who ever she thinks she is 👑❤️🔥

[@greatlakesdoug6121]

This woman is simply the best female vocalist of the modern era.

[@yovannybenitezhurtado8681]

Great Lakes Doug rfchgfimkkkk. V Ml

[@ngilaeric2487]

Post Whitney Era,yaaas!!

[@greatlakesdoug6121]

Whitney was AND will always remain a legend beyond comparison. Jennifer is NOW!

[@samueltremblaay]

Great Lakes Doug YASSS

[@jabariglasgow6909]

Not the best but I feel you

[@donyamonique]

Her confidence and talent are off the charts! She's more than just a singer; she's a force. Al Green looked so happy and like a proud father.❤

[@Sandra-du6cv]

AL GREEN WAS TRULY PERSONALLY TOUCH BY JENNIFER HUDSON SANGIN HIS MOST TREASURED SONG. . SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL RESPECTFULLY , SANG BY JHUD TOO THE ONE AND ONLY AL GREEN WHOM WROTE AND SANG IT OUT OF PERSONAL HEALING.

[@ttylerdurrden]

This was not simply but amazingly beautiful. This woman is unbelievably talented.

[@floydhunter1658]

My old grandmother would say 'that heifer can sang ' affectionately!!!

[@TheMidnightWise]

OMGoodness my grandma too Floyd lol 😂

[@floydhunter1658]

@@TheMidnightWise 🤣🤣🤣

[@denisebyers7647]

Love it!!

[@denisebyers7647]

Go GMA!!

[@floydhunter1658]

@@denisebyers7647 I am still listening and impressed

[@delphinephelps6528]

1:45 she SERIOUSLY GETS DOWN OLD SKOOL SOUTHERN SOUL CHURCH STYLE. You see the audience? Look on Al Greene's face? Love how Jen sings this in her own unique style and way while still being True & Genuine to Al's original song. Lord this Beautiful woman can sing & emote EFFORTLESSLY!

[@tribeofjuda]

She "simply" killed it.

[@tiffanymartin1197]

Yes she did !!

[@pedroeiras9945]

she is not from this world... Amazing!!!!!

[@Userb12-3]

Goosebumps all over my body

[@niggastoplying472]

Bjorn Van de Beek You too?!? 🙄

[@gokaren420]

Lol

[@meekmeek2600]

I Approve That Comment 💯🎤🎶

[@ritabenson9281]

Pedro Eiras NO WAY. SHE'S FROM HEAVEN

[@pop-irecords6990]

I'm watching in 2023!!! She simply beautiful

[@Palaustin]

Watching again in 2024, who else?

[@eKlecticSoul4445]

This is the BEST RENDITION I have EVER HEARD!!😍😍😍⏳️👑💜

[@living2liveagain1]

We were so very blessed with such great REAL music in the 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@connecttoself5500]

Girl, you had Al rocking like Ray Charles. 🤣

[@memeaw76]

Right!

[@hardenernest5]

Damn near gave me the Holy Ghost Hallelujah she sang sang it

[@user-lg5wp5wd4j]

@connecttoself...🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@butterflygardens8504]

Babyyyyyy

[@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586]

❤

[@MHDJSB01]

This performance literally blows my mind lol

[@zackattack_1994]

Jennifer looked at Al Green when she came on stage like Imma kill this song, and she did. It was Simply Beautiful!

[@patriciacori224]

MASTERY! You KNOW Al Green is thinking - mannnnn, that's the way it was meant to be sung!!!!!!!!!!

[@bomanikhalifia3616]

Don’t matter how many times I hear her sing this, she makes my spine tingle and a tear drop from my eye... simply beautiful

[@charnisebonds3424]

😘ME TOO!!!!

[@andrewgames5391]

Same. Just too much!

[@tiktokxonify3451]

Bomani Khalifia me too!!! Every time I watch/listen to this I cry. She SANG the heaven into this one. She took us to church with this one!

[@tiwanh]

I am still listening in 2023. Such a great morning reminder song. Especially these days. Thank you Jennifer and Al Green.

[@pedrohgromero1]

I bet this is the most honored Mr Al Green has ever felt.

[@snrlisa]

Anyone else here at least once a week...

[@karenoulsnam2550]

Yes Karen from England xx she is amazing !!!!

[@monawilliams286]

swear to God I am! LBS

[@OrganicallyLuxeLife]

A day lol

[@ukbusiness8811]

All day everyday my London life lit wid this performance 🤕 joyfully wounded those facial expressions are everything! Proud 💪🏽💃🏾👌🏽💁🏽‍♀️

[@kmdalton2002]

Definitely!!

[@JazzMaestra]

I watch this often because it’s so damned good!

[@michaeltheus3524]

Producer: We need someone to sing Simply Beautiful Jen Jen: Hold my diet Coke......

[@88melesia]

Lol am done

[@memeaw76]

Right

[@ralpheal455]

That comment is so apropos lol. Right, so on point! Lol

[@H247-k4f]

True so true. 😉

[@YaoEspirito]

Boooooo. Sucky comment.

[@shantaywhite2887]

After 5 years...this still bring tears to my eyes.😭

[@treymarks4122]

Those squalls at 2:20 sent a chill through my chest. Jennifer is a generational talent

[@elliesings9508]

Mr Green looks like he's about to cry!! Sooooo good Jennifer. So. Damn. Good.

[@tracyskins7854]

Y e s!!

[@hardenernest5]

Had him rocking like Stevie Wonder

[@hahabass]

Jenny OWNED that song for three simply beautiful minutes. Wow!

[@msluv57]

My home town girl JHud 😂😅 left not 1 crumb. Chi Towns finest ❤❤❤❤

[@lindabrown566]

I can't stop playing this video. Jennifer took this song to a whole new level. Fantastic vocals!! Wish it could have been longer.

[@prestinamccall2088]

This is my I don't know how many times listening and looking at this beautiful rendition! Get it girl 😉

[@yvetteflood3870]

She did her Thang with this performance

[@yvetteflood3870]

@@prestinamccall2088 yes. I absolutely loved it. 🙏🏽🙌🏾💕👍🏽

[@scrappyloomsewing]

She should record that in a long version

[@marieandrews319]

I agree with your comment! I never pass the opportunity to listen to ths rendition of Simply Beautiful! 💜😊💜

[@mikemorbuk298]

She feels the words, in every breath. That's the secret and her amazing voice of course, which is a gift from God.

[@MIDDA1]

I sat at the gate called beautiful until I decided to come in!

[@nodnard400]

Just came across this and have re-watched 10 times..lord let me get my day started 😅

[@spencophany]

yup. I think she has mellowed now...she understands her craft now like never before. Sista here is like leftover Rice and Peas with Baked Chicken...better than the first day you cooked it. Saaaaang that song

[@jacquelinerodriguez845]

spencophany so well put👏👏

[@debbiemarquis3231]

Yes she did ...

[@schari30]

Best comment ever!!!

[@sunrae7680]

It's the sweet from the peas, the cruncy/salty from the chicken and creaminess of the rice. YESSSS !!

[@P_Belle]

@spencophany- naw you didn't goo there with *rice and peas*. butter on the rice? with a little sugar?

[@marcuscalabrese2955]

If I ever get married this is going to be the first dance.

[@arburton300]

2024 and it’s simply beautiful ❤

[@sandramakhumalo2636]

I think out of the 1.7m people who have watched this ive contributed to maybe 1 million views by myself😭😭😭. I can't stop watching this😍😍😍😍!!!! Wow Jennifer where have u been all my life???????

[@ChristopherOMoore]

I feel ya!

[@dasilversurfer904]

IT'S ON VMY DILY PLAYLIST!!!!

[@tedspurlock4883]

I must have listened to Jennifer Hudson sing this version 200x in one week. She even had PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA swaying to her singing. JHUD HAS THE MOST " SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL" VOICE OF ALL TIME. GURL, YOU SANG THAT.

[@TheMidnightWise]

Yesssss baby. Well said Sandra

[@sandramakhumalo2636]

@@tedspurlock4883 Lol, 200 times in a week🤣

[@lollybones]

That song was sung!!!!!!!. No other words to say!

[@Jonas-np9io]

This is artistry. Complementing Al, but so powerful. She killed it

[@janicescott-pair97]

True.

[@S.India1]

“What about the way you squeezeeee me” Damn! I love the original version, but J. Hud can you record this one PULLLLEASEEEE!?!!!!!!! It was simply beautiful.

[@isinyaconcrete2605]

I can't stop listening to Jennifer singing this song! simply beautiful....

[@charnisebonds3424]

ME EITHER😍

[@tracyskins7854]

I know right

[@jacquelinejackson3446]

Simply simply simply simpy