Kathleen Battle - Swing Low Sweet Chariot - Boys Choir of Ha

This is the most beautiful performance I have ever seen. I love Kathleen. And the Boys Choir of Harlem are good too.

[@AnnikaRosesmith]

I cry every time I watch this. She should have been a Disney Princess.

[@summerbunny612]

I saw her perform this song live in San Francisco, acapella style, and I was moved to tears. The purity of her voice was like an angel calling to my soul. Thank you Ms. Battle for being a vessel that beauty can reach out to us though.

[@kinddude9555]

TRANSLATION: Kathleen Battle is one of the most sublime sopranos that I've ever heard. A voice that makes you think of the beauty of live, of heaven, of perfection.... TOTALLY AGREE! Well said.

[@TheFashiongirl05]

i think this is my favorite version i've found on the web.

[@alfredagreen336]

me too!

[@TrevorDaniels]

I have met Ms. Battle several times, and her voice is even more gorgeous in person!!!!!

[@whiteliketar]

O Kathleen I am happy that God made you I will remember you God must love music How could this come from nothing? There has to be a God.

[@randallevans5141]

Doing a search for Kathleen Battle on KZbin, I realize we often forget (because of her dismissal by the Metropolitan Opera in 1994) what an enormous career she had and with how many top-flight colleagues she successfully collaborated: von Karajan, von Stade, Jessye Norman, Alicia Keyes, Wynton Marsalis, James Levine and on and on -- Ms. Battle appeared in Japan, in Berlin, at the Kennedy Center, seemingly everywhere over time, singing in as many as six languages besides English. Let's hear it for a diva of championship caliber, if an apparently capricious and difficult one offstage.

[@madghee]

this is so beautiful i cry every time the boys are so incredible its so nice to see the youth being in the arts.and kathleen ...well her voice says it all

[@christophermanocchio]

Kathleen Battle is one of the finest Soprano's in the world, and she performs this piece superbly. In it is not only represented the history of African Americans, but it is a glimpse into early American history and tradition. For those with an ear we should be grateful for her still beautifully angelic voice, and for Americans we should be grateful for her tradition.

[@Shodansixtyone]

I check into this post at least weekly - Kathleen Battle is inspirational - she makes me feel better in these turbulent times. I am sure the angels in heaven sound as wonderful. God Bless you and thank you dear Kathleen.

[@samtgodfrey]

So beautiful! I love gospel, spirituals, hymns, the old songs of faith performed in a church with everyday people. I used to sit outside just that church in the village where I spent my youth. Me and my bike and bubblegum just listening. This performance though, is so incredible! I've heard both Kathleen Battle and the Boys Choir of Harlem many times in my life but never together, and never like this!!

[@natthetubanut]

seen this version a couple of times.. still brings tears to my eyes. i agree. this is the most gorgeous version ever.

[@sallymj8957]

The incomparable Ms.Kathleen Battle! What a treat!

[@Shodansixtyone]

Thank you Lord for giving us this very special lady who warms my hart with feeling that carry me to that special place - its just over there, its close...I can almost feel it when I close my eyes - I think its there...somewhere over the rainbow.

[@myerinleigh]

Amazing.... and this boys choir from Harlem.... may God bless you greatly!

[@wpboardman]

absolutely beautiful! they all have such blessed talent. and i do indeed pray that it will carry us all home.

[@gnosticimp]

The great DIVA - this is beautiful. I've loved Kathleen's voice for years and blended with the boy's choir is a real treat. You go Kathleen - how high can you go?

[@madghee]

my grand baby calms down and falls asleep to this video everyday

[@coralarch]

OMG, I found this by mistake- and....scalp tingling...spine shivering....what a voice!!!

[@jusitke07]

WOW! Talk about goosebumps behind my neck. Stunning, beautiful, and majestic.

[@thkn1]

This video gives me CHILLS every time I watch it.

[@swfille]

this clip has made me cry so many times. she's perfect. and the boys are awesome

[@TUKAPA]

What a beautiful voice. Gives you goosebumps and the choir sounded awesome, too. Thanks for sharing it

[@PRINCEJAMARR]

I love this video! Great! K athleen did a wonderful job!

[@patricklacombe5186]

quelle émotion, ces jeunes chanteurs noirs,barbara dans toute sa sensibilité, l'orchestration magnifique, avec une pointe de jazz , à chaque fois je suis bouleversé!

[@MonsoonWinds6]

This video is just spectacular and beautiful!

[@taddyd1]

I'm not a opera fan but this is just plain beautiful and soulful. I'e listened to 40 yrs. of gospel,folk jazz and r&b and to all of you haters of thia performanc, I feel sorry for you that you can't let go of your preconceived notions and just listen to the glory.

[@almambo2]

brought a tear to my eye. beautiful.

[@culturestop]

Absolutly beautiful!

[@ko_2232]

God bless Kathleen and those boys who sang this song with much history so beautifully. Absolutely moving.

[@nancydrew5]

Man it is so sad, there is no more Harlem Boys Choir. That should have never gone away. Too sad. ;-(

[@Iamshe89]

That was beautiful! They did amazing!

[@pjls1972]

Magnífico, belíssimo! Just great! Greetings from Portugal!

[@dancinginmyslippers]

This is so beautiful, it had me in tears.

[@lilangel722]

beautiful, absolutely gorgeous

[@saintjedi]

I love this version simply amazing and beautiful

[@pjls1972]

Fantástico! great song, great voice! Greetings from Portugal!

[@kinddude9555]

This is a profound statement. Each style brings out perhaps different aspects of the song. This interpretation speaks of a home in paradise where peace and beauty reside. In this style, in the high, beautiful notes we one can hear (if one's heart is open to it) that high, beautiful place of which this song speaks. What an artist. Thanks for your comment "sing4ever14" and thanks to footcheck for posting this.

[@logarock]

This has the big sound. Very professional and well done, heart felt. Reminds me of some of the big movie type greats made back in the day. Very classic.

[@natthetubanut]

tears... just tears. beautiful. beyond words.

[@rsguzzi]

Just breathtaking, I just can not find words for the feelings in the 4 minutes and 10 seconds.

[@jtcarey2]

Carnegie Hall Christmas might be my favorite Christmas CD ever. The arrangements of the music are fantastic and Battle sounds amazing (although she does hold out every last note longer than everyone else in the building...but that just cracks me up)

[@GenericGene]

What can one say - simply, perfect.

[@Iamshe89]

This song can bring tears to anyone!

[@zambienne]

this is the best performance i have ever seen in my life

[@mcke4068]

Man, her diction is so crisp. It's beautiful!!!

[@aletheamallory9674]

Absolutely breathtaking👑

[@mmartinsrj]

I'm in heaven.

[@202panda]

This is a beautiful song!! I am telling everyone about this!!

[@BeckyPantz]

Isn't she just Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! Such a beautiful performance - Adore her voice so very much.

[@notoriousg2k5]

Amazing. Try as I may I stood captive listening until her beautiful voice released me. Angelic no less

[@metalgear4500]

Beautiful!

[@ANTOONMAKA]

Un bonheur à attendre! Merci!

[@chochosan582]

also. TEARS OF JOY. PROUD TO BE A SOPRANO. HAPPY TO BE AN ASHKENZIC JEW WHO CAN APPRECIATE ALL THIS BEAUTY. I AM Cho Cho San. I adore mz battle

[@Andieshrink]

Beautiful! Marvellous! Superb!

[@tpeach]

Are you kidding me? That was beautiful. Just because you do not particularly care for an art form doesn't mean that you have to disrespect it. This is a beautiful arrangement, you don't get much better than Kathleen Battle.

[@BigE1000000]

this is good 2 soothe your soul no matter your ethnicity. "We are all in it together" peace out!!!

[@fromkazan]

i loooove it, it is so beautiful!

[@Cureton72]

Proof GOD has blessed us with angels on earth. Her voice is flawless!!!

[@KanyshaWilliams]

I love this! SING!!!

[@Cali.fornia.k]

This might be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard

[@margaretregan1532]

Amen! Come soon, sweet chariot...I want to go home!

[@TheAleph74]

There are no words to describe the beauty of this performance...

[@desselle]

this is beautiful

[@GOMEZONIC]

an exquisite, beautiful example of the cross cultural evolvement that all music follows.

[@BrooklynGal123]

Those boyz have the cutest little voices in the worl the band and K.B. were so heartbreaking...I loved the end

[@lindarogow5338]

Those boys backing her are so focused and into it. What a joy to see and feel. Their blend. Cho cho san is a writer in phoenix. 3 14 2021. What a combo of instruments and voices. Gtouching the countenence of the almighty

[@Concetta20]

Wow . . . I'm floored.

[@tRaCiEq]

Her voice is so angelic!

[@kkseer]

Beautiful! Amazing!

[@Sharone326]

Beautiful-simply.

[@brookefadipe9412]

This makes me so proud to be black!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@Gmsrebukethetempter]

Israelite. Black is a color not a nationality or identity

[@GustavoMunoz]

I love her. Always have loved her.

[@davidburns3061]

Still hoping that someone with a good videotape of this will upload it in a higher resolution - this was uploaded in 2007, and at only 240p. It is such an incredible performance that it belongs to the ages, and needs to be saved for later generations as part of American culture. It should be saved in the best visual and audio clarity possible. So if you have a recording, get it to someone who knows how to put it up at the higher quality that is now supported on KZbin.

[@tashawegotyou9]

beautiful!!!!!😇😇😇😇😇👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@b0eserEnqeL]

SWIIIIIING LOOOOOW SWEET CHARIOOOT COMIIING FOOOR TOOO CAAARRRYY MMMMEEEE HOOOOOOOME i looove thiiiis song ♥

[@shabosings]

A lot of people criticize her but she is by far the best lyric soprano of this era. Thanks for posting this video. This is beautiful.

[@lplover441]

C'est une magnifique interprétation, et très émouvante. Bravo!

[@Corrie121]

I am amazed that some commenter's can be so uncharitable. This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@helios1912]

Thanks footcheck for the post--it moves me. The soaring through the octaves at 2:58 is wow. Every singer(and listener) of this timeless spiritual is smiling

[@confusionstate]

Oh my green and pleasant land, this song makes me miss you so . A+++++

[@peanut191972]

Amazingly talented. Very cool.

[@yousukeyasuda]

Great sound and voice is played

[@AteretK]

I really love Ms. Battle's voice. She performs this song very well.

[@krysilove]

Wow is this on cd anywhere? I would love to add this to my collection. Absolutely beautiful....

[@Kombiak]

its beautiful !!!!

[@tmcgordon]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL corroboration and performance!! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@XxLostSkyChildxX]

What a gracious voice

[@sandrascott4685]

What a voice, what beautiful setting

[@paulostroff99]

Lovely TY footcheck for posting

[@golden-63]

At the time of Kathleen Battle's termination from the Met in '94, she was cast as the lead in The Daughter of the Regiment. When it was announced that Battle had been fired from the Met, "...the entire cast, orchestra and crew broke out in thunderous applause."

[@Andieshrink]

I like her. This touches me heart since I was a child.... Why so much criticism... Can you do better?

[@568514279a]

perfect!

[@9999Foxy]

Divine!

[@yo07]

BRAVO!!!

[@toblikehim40]

I love gospel, and it annoys me when people try to pigeon hole someone to a certain type of music, she sounded amazing as did the choir behind her!!

[@WindOnMyWings]

This is awsome!

[@JackJohnsonNY]

On the final "home" -- that transcendent, hovering A -- there's no question where "home" is.

[@LiaTheShySinger]

beautiful.

[@monicaanderson6747]

My dearest sweet Angel Sis*star beautiful beloved Stevie..i was so sad and sorry for you when you told me your little brother died ystday.he struggled w/those wicked evil demons that controlled his life he was never able to really overcome.he really tried so hits so sad but Stevie he is with our Lord our Father in Heaven and the struggle is over for him.. he is HOME in HEAVEN NOW And he has the prace he never could grasp and keep here on this Earth.My deepest sympathy for you. I LOVE YOU