John Legend - "Can't Hide Love" (Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute) | 2019 Kennedy Center Honors

[@marha-c1h]

For my taste in particular, John Legend was the one that most fulfilled my expectations in this tribute to Earth Wind & Fire. John Legend, for me, is presence, charisma and interpretation.

[@julissagu]

This has to be John Legends best performance ever.

[@lilybond6485]

Agree. Totally.

[@TheEzro]

He made this into his own song 🎧

[@corinnemengual5822]

Great great..😃😘

[@jalinekmouche6835]

N.

[@kimbackus4904]

I agree too

[@kennethjones8309]

I have to give the singers the musicians, engineers. All professionals, this was a Polished show. A true first class performance

[@kevinwalsh4652]

I don't like him...but I have to admit, he slayed

[@MrJess-el8ku]

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[@paolatraiani1815]

Solo John Legend poteva fare così questo pezzo UNICO❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AJMiro-Quesada]

Pura Elegancia❤

[@elisabettaamadei181]

davvero ,questa è la canzone piu'bella degli Earth Wind and Fire e lui l'ha cantata in maniera divina

[@joope11]

OMG, why am I finding John Legend in this suit incredibly sexy

[@MichaelD-bf1jp]

John legend you are a incredible singer and thank you so much for your song you sing at Kennedy Center Awards for Earth Wind and Fire. May God bless you John legend . 🙏 is

[@MichaelD-bf1jp]

Michael Day

[@wuodbonde]

Fantastic performance of a great song. John paid respect to the original recording, but managed to put his own stamp and character on it. Magical

[@manjitsanghera3982]

Legendary

[@silviabezerra6834]

Magnificent 👍👏😻

[@davidsolomon7966]

All the great EWF songs and yet somehow I had forgotten about this one. His performance was the best of all the tributes.

[@FFS10001]

I always thought he was a bit swaggery, but this blew me away, so I’ve watched a few of his other videos and he just completely engages with his audience, I’m hooked! Maurice would have been so happy with this tribute I’m sure.

[@sdbclement]

Smooth 👍👍👍👍👍

[@saphiregin]

Maybe the sexiest song ever.... probably the sexiest song ever!? What a band .... what tunes, what music, what soul.... EWF!!!!!!!!

[@elisabettaamadei181]

The most beautiful song ever

[@TheEmojazz]

I watch this maybe more than 50 times

[@marcservais8314]

There is this beautiful lady in the audience, that is smiling and will later on, as a leader make everybody standing up and dance... I love her for her cosmic energy

[@rogerdou7226]

I agree, he sounds amazing. The song really fits him

[@Yagirlnyesha]

He was directly in the pocket!!

[@dexxtur]

Yes it does!

[@tonyareed5083]

John Legend DID that. 💜 If he never does anything else in life... rest assured... he SLAYED this performance. 🙂

[@anthonytriplett4231]

This brother is Truly talented he killed this song in a Good Way, God bless him

[@eamonnmorris5331]

John Legend channeling Maurice White ... how brilliant!

[@ronalddelpozzo9026]

I’m a huge EWF fan , and have seen them numerous times. Mr. John Legend to put it mildly , the absolute best performance I have ever seen of an EWF song .

[@TheJoker-um9tp]

D Angelo's live is one you should check out.

[@ronalddelpozzo9026]

I will, thx.

[@lilybond6485]

I totally agree Ronald.

[@Jax_the_Huntress]

STILL getting chills on this one. John Legend did EWF proud with this performance. This song just mellows my soul...always one of my fave songs.

[@beatricewoods8377]

He own it stole the show

[@teggie6853]

I can't say I'm a big John Legend fan , but he killed this in his own way.

[@trishjohnson9114]

John paid homage in a big way to Earth Wind & Fire! Well done!

[@CKnappJacksonville]

This was the best performance by John legend.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Best tribute performance.

[@fast9625]

great song and performance, at the 40 second mark it's a woman dancing She is the most incredible looking woman I ever laid my eyes on. her smile is breathtaking

[@tonyareed5083]

John Legend DID that. 💜 If he never does anything else in life... rest assured... he SLAYED this performance. 🙂

[@arena_visuart]

JOHN LEGEND Simply better performance in fact, the more I listen to this song the more I want to hear it. A perfect voice fit in nicely with this song, a perfect interpretation. DAVID here talking very well congratulations! JOHN LEGEND.🎙️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃

[@marshaj9127]

Anybody can’t just sing an EW&F song. John Legend ate this up.

[@dexxtur]

John put some “stank” on this. By far his best performance and the best cover of an EWF classic. The tone of his voice is in the range of Maurice. He needs to do an album with EWF.

[@mycatsheenacashappid4240]

Stank and Funk

[@dexxtur]

@@mycatsheenacashappid4240 you are so right…stank and funk!!!!!!!

[@joneseyhelen]

So many versions, Carmen McCrea, Dionne Warwick, EWF., D'Angelo, Prince.......and on and on and on. John Legend's takes some beating. Phew! Classy.

[@Yagirlnyesha]

John legend killed this man, best performance I’ve seen from him

[@spiritoflavender]

Maurice would have been so proud, stunning performance !!!

[@bruno-fy9yg]

Sa voix, son attitude, l'arrangement, le groupe... tout est parfait !

[@AlexZ-lc6nl]

Love that 007 vibe with a dash of magic only a black man can bring to the stage, pure genius.

[@solangeigarashi3312]

Maravilhas de vozez

[@creativesource3514]

That makes no sense and also nonsense. 007 conjures images of white male and there are many why artists that could bring magic to a stage. What you mean is John Legend is an awesome singer who sings an awesome song in a smart dinner jacket and now tie.

[@goodamericanjeansstylist]

Yaaas 🔥

[@leoray1234]

@@creativesource3514just chill man and enjoy 😊

[@reesesm3730]

To all: both can be true. But time and time again, the consensus of veracity is with Alex z., not creativesource.

[@dotlund1096]

Oh man...this is so smooth. Best performance EVER. 🥰

[@Scaflowne84]

I love unconditionally, that show of love, respect and approval that the EW&F members give to John at the end of the song, what an honor, privilege and joy he must have felt at that moment!

[@genegottloeb7281]

Maurice, we miss your greatness God Bless You. I am 73

[@franciscoguzman6715]

You want my love and you can't deny You know it's true but you try to hide You turn down love like it's really bad yeah owh You can't give what you never had yeah Well bless your soul, you can fool a few Ah I know the truth and so do you You can't hide love, you can't now You can't hide love, it's got ya Betcha you want my love, I betcha You can't hide feeling inside You can't pretend there's nothing there Girl, I look in your eyes, I see you care So why not stop trying to run and hide You won't find out, if you never try You can't hide love, you can't now You can't hide love, it's got ya Betcha want my love, I betcha You can't hide feeling inside Love has found the time to kiss you Can you find the time to listen Life found the time to bug you yeah Can you find the time for blessing yeah owh

[@paultafoya3568]

John Legend is in his element 😳

[@retteech]

John really killed it with this performance!

[@marcellaoreilly2730]

Amazing voice ❤

[@marathonna]

I do not Like John legend Music...But Boy..!! did he hit my sweet spot right now..!! Lovely lovely lovely...

[@liviusss]

Philip is still adorable... You can clearly see he is enjoying this! Awesome job by John Legend!

[@ghangusleonard9954]

I'm not a John Legend fan, but he put some soul in this performance. Well done, Mr. Legend!!

[@elizabethslaughter7848]

Never a John legend fan until he sang that song.

[@lilybond6485]

Same.

[@lindalocke3233]

2023 Fo really ready taking it's sounds 🔥 ol school. 🎉

[@BJAL4EVER]

Such a sexy song...and John Legend added his own flavor to it...which made it sexier! 🔥🔥

[@denise0707]

I'm not a big John Legend fan but I have to give him credit where credit is due . He smashed it here👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@c.w.6059]

Yeah, my sentiments exactly.

[@GlennDGrace]

How true talent is defined. Interpretation of classic is made your own, but the essence of the song remains the same as composed. Now that is true talent! Sing it John! 🕶🕶🕶🕶🕶🕶

[@robertd.taylor3411]

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@GlennDGrace]

@@robertd.taylor3411 truth 100% 😃

[@noelahmad6668]

When my mom wad in the last months of her life... this was her jam... over and over and over. I love John for giving us this great performance by my favorite band of all time Earth Wind and Fire xx

[@cleopatrasgroove9319]

John KILLED IT!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@russellstanley3403]

John did a great job! Let's talk about someone behind the scenes, Rickey Minor. He's not only one of the world's best bass players, he's also the music director for this event. Rickey was also the music director for "Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul." Rickey Minor is an unheralded genius that brings these types of shows together musically. Thanks for all you do Rickey Minor, the musical world is a much better place with you in it!

[@joelcuadra8631]

Also, Legend Paul Jackson Jr in the band!!!

[@angelocasarin]

One of the best interpretation for this song...may be the best one after the original EWF, of course :)

[@lilybond6485]

Whole heartedly agree. I’m completely blown away.

[@jayjayharvey24]

Go back and listen to the original. Listen to Maurice White sing this effortlessly. John does a great job but the original is perfection!

[@SongmanKK]

Original is the best version, followed by Lucky Daye, have a listen

[@JR-jq4dp]

Technically the original version was done by creative source, but I get it. Here is the original a Skip Scarborough penned tune.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn-7eJuqq6xrr6s

[@JR-jq4dp]

PS Let me add Legend's performance was great

[@davejoseph8578]

Absolutely stunning, heartfelt performance John! At some point you were channeling Maurice, and the beauty of your own unique style raised this performance to a level we have seldom seen in this decade! I would love to hear you do an entire album of these classic soulful songs...i would be first in line to buy it! God bless you on your journey John...and thank the Creator for our brief time with Maurice!

[@elisabettaamadei181]

Earth Wind and fire most beautiful song!

[@lyndee13]

The only time that I’ve ever liked anything he has sung. This was a home run, and you can see that EWF clearly loved it.

[@jenniferpadilla2024]

No one composes music like this anymore I betcha!!! ;)

[@kitchmd]

Bruno Mars had me dancing that was wonderful❤! Sting is the best ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Nick-un7dl]

This performance is on repeat today!

[@JoePlus8]

Ain't the same without Maurice,thank you for the memories of the seventies❤ ❤

[@cassandragreene3348]

You can see how pleased EW&F were!! That goes for attendees too!! One of the best versions 4sure!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@huascarbenjesusquinonezbuj4345]

INCREDIBLE, MR. LEGEND!!! AMAZING PERSONALITY AND VOICE!!! GOD BLESS MR. LEGEND!!!! HE REMINDS ME THE FEEL OF THE MAGIC AND MAGNETISM OF SINATRA

[@finefeatheredfriend9240]

The band, background singers and John did absolutely amazing. I was getting into it like homie at 2:16. Lol. And John took it all the way home at the end🙌🙌. He needs to do an entire album with this type of instrumentation. Is Quincy Jones too old to get back in the studio? I think he and John would make an incredible pairing!

[@ussaibari7589]

@@liviusss that’s not him

[@johncase8534]

He was moving it's one of those songs that really the whole body experiences truly euphoric and bilss

[@okmswise8349]

Right😂❤

[@channel-nv9xc]

John Legend can be a little dry and vanilla for me so I was SHOCKED to hear how soulful this rendition was. Probably the best live version of this I've heard other than possibly Soulive

[@tf1bedbugger]

What an awesome performance!!! This is the first time I had heard Ben Platt sing and his voice is mesmerizing. My new favorite vocalist!!!

[@nicolemjones8518]

John did a fantastic job 👍👍👍👏

[@timothyhall6696]

Mr. John Legend .....is on Fire here....he owns the stage, confident.... A real tribute to EWF......

[@anadebenitomartin4611]

Simply Magical!!! Yeahhhh

[@MichaelD-bf1jp]

John legend I Love your music and thank you very much. Michael Day

[@myfriendisaac]

He showed OUT with this 1 💣🔥🎤

[@cidacastro2306]

Fantastic the other world marvelous beautiful você. Beautiful bass very nice.congtatulations john legend.CIDA CASTRO from BRAZIL.

[@timothythompson2295]

Hands down John’s best performance ever did a phenomenal job

[@judileffe7193]

Can't say anything. Y'all said it for me. My, my...such joy listening to John. 🥰

[@faleetalee8768]

Beautifully done....you owned it and the smiles EWF's face tell you you owned it!

[@rondeneef]

after the love as gone.......xx

[@ronwilliams186]

Smooth as silk great backup band and incredible background vocalists close your eyes n its EWF

[@kevster1007]

This is stunning and just shows how great the 70's were. RIP Maurice.

[@jhors7777]

well done John Legend. This is one of my all time favorite songs. I graduated in 1977 when EWF was flourishing.

[@yihaaaaaaaaaa9001]

You want my love and you can't deny You know it's true, but you try to hide, yeah You turn down love like it's really bad, ow You can't give what you never had, yeah Well, bless your soul, you can fool a few, ha ha I know the truth now so do you, how how You can't hide, I betcha, hoo Betcha (Betcha) Can't hide love, can't hide love Well I betcha (girl, I betcha) I can't hide, yeah (feel inside) You can't pretend there's nothing there Girl, I look in your eyes, I see you care So why not stop trying to run and hide You won't find out, if you never try Ooooo, yeah, whoa, oh, whoa (Hoo, betcha) You want my love Well, I betcha (girl, I betcha) Whoa, oh, whoa, I've a feeling inside (Feel inside) Love has found the time for kissing, yeah Can you find the time to listen Life's found the time to want you, yeah Can you find the time for blissing, yeah, how, how

[@foryoshi]

They should go on Tour, LEGEND : : EWF !

[@Maferbc]

Este señor glorifico mas este gran tema que para mi humilde concepto es una de las agrupaciones mas espectaculares y poderosas que tiene este planeta tierra❤

[@Chamoypickle]

This rendition did justice to Maurice and EWF...Excellent! Can't stop listening...

[@lilybond6485]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful ! He gave it his all. An honor to Earth Wind and Fire.

[@ariezajulianrara2878]

2:20 that bassist is really enjoying every bit of moment of the song.

[@sofia-qv4ik]

true hahaha, bassist love when they play funk music, this tipe of music touch your souls

[@lilybond6485]

My observation: Earth Wind and Fire were gobsmacked by John Legend’s performance.

[@davidhinkson8856]

He's doing a great job here!

[@empresserica]

John Legend, you are fantastic!

[@cristianbustamante8468]

The bass player Is really awesome 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@pianistjustforfun]

don´t forget the one in the audience...

[@amylarson2980]

John Legend is simply GOLD! Love how this guy totally 'owns' the entire stage with such a masterfully delivered number ~ damn, I think he did it better than EW&F! He flies through the song with vocal gesturing, jazzy intonation in perfect cadence, flying, swooping, adding his own sense of expression in its interpretation. No one like Legend. And no one could have done this song.

[@stephengiese7549]

What a fantastic rendition of great song. I wish I could sing like this. The soul flows out with love and the pleasure to be asked to sing like this and to honor a great composer. What a joy it must have been. The close-ups of some of the audience was a real pleasure to watch. Thanks e w and f and utube.

[@jacquelinelcole9267]

I agree. Best performance.

[@veeem1048]

I generally don't like remakes of/by anybody! But since EW&F is my fav group of all time, I crossed my fingers and held my breathe that he would at 'least' do it justice. Wow! Good job! D*mned good job John! I loved it!

[@improveyourself100]

Fantastic, gorgeus, very powerfully emotional & masculine performance/interpretation of an eternal song - love it to a degree where it hurts! EWF - love you forever!

[@karengray396]

Not sure anything is better than this.... Ty... EWF & JL.... Whooyaaa....

[@enetyjones4303]

This is Gentleman. With purpose and perseve. Best in life to Caballero...

[@PeaceFan1]

John KILLED that Song!!! xoxoxoxoxooo

[@OneLargeIndividual]

I don't rock with Legend in general but he killed this 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrJazzman1967]

Big groove, big voice.🔥

[@nelcilopes8479]

Simplesmente perfeito.

[@JonesSamantha01]

Ele e a Cynthia Erivo entregaram muito nesse Tributo

[@GlennDGrace]

Sing it John Legend!!!!!

[@anthonytriplett4231]

Dam this brother just killed it this brother is smooth

[@cocogp5309]

Magnifique ❤❤❤❤❤Quelle voix exceptionnelle ❤️❤️❤️

[@DonnaJohnson-jn1je]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@alexjohnson3906]

02:15 he just like "C'MOUWN BABEH"

[@utapiekarski7852]

This is awesome, awesome, awesome!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@alilextraerin]

2:17 when he came back in that was EVERYTHING

[@elisegoliday-pirtle9585]

Wys

[@jam0to9]

There is happiness and sadness listening to this in that we missed at least 25 years of this and other beautiful music by talented artist because the industry went the cheap route for rap and electronic noise to cut cost and increase profits. Love the fact that there’s talent like John but it’s rare and does not fill the air as it should have. Every song was from musicians (Singers and instrumentalist). Listen to the magnificent sounds of natural sound. It’s like the taste of a $150 ribeye steak wine and meal vs a $5 whopper or quarter pounder lunch special. Terrible how the industry has and still mistreats our ears, heart, and soul in music. Love John singing this song, keep it coming.

[@HB-mg5ko]

Respect Mr. Legend 👏👏👏

[@jamesratliff9465]

John Legend at his best. A truly gifted singer.

[@Connie-E]

I just have to keep coming back to re listen to John sing this song. WOW