Lianne La Havas - Ex-Factor (Lauryn Hill cover) Radio 1 Piano Sessions

[@09Tangie]

Lauryn: Sings the song as if she processing the hurt of the relationship. Lianne: Sings the song as if she healed and moved on but still remember the sting of the relationship. The Vulnerability, Passion and Soul is undeniable in both songs tho. 🥺

[@oro-oluwatoromo-thewordoft7339]

Perfect perfect perfect

[@natashamkhabela7657]

Yessss!

[@MannyOK88]

Love all of your souls. Lovely people. Let your soul shine. One love. ☀️☀️✌🏿💜🌈☯️🎆🌏🌎🌍🔥

[@Ashanti263]

Perfectly said

[@wernerkempkens4840]

Check the version from kandace springs

[@Wayria5659]

Lianne La Havas could read my electric bill and make it sound beautiful and poetic

[@jennyrhoades4602]

😂😂😂 FACTS!

[@theTrend7]

Ooooooooverduuuuue, pay nooow. 🤣🤣😂 I'm just teasin'

[@ubhutiontsundu6329]

😂😂😂😂the time is 2:36am and i almost woke up my mom laughing 😂😂😂 🇿🇦

[@anthonyisaac8125]

This comment took me out...I can just imagine a bill stating : ”your seeeeeeeeeervice has beeeeeeeeeen suuuuuuuuuspeeeeeended”*lianne la havas voice*

[@theTrend7]

@@anthonyisaac8125 😂🤣😂😂😂You end up happy and mad all at once.😂🤣😂🤣

[@carol2sweets928]

WOW, never thought anyone could do that song justice until this moment.

[@johnarmstrong3583]

JP Cooper?

[@carol2sweets928]

@@johnarmstrong3583 don't get me wrong JP did an amazing version but her voice is so pure it really gave me the chills. I love JP by the way that guy can sang!

[@wardatrout9027]

Try candace Boyd she killed it

[@carol2sweets928]

@@wardatrout9027 I will definitely check that out thanks

[@ritarosalina]

try Coco from Quadron - best cover ever ima- in her courtyard!

[@malesoaneratsiu9596]

Let’s all appreciate the pianist representing all of us

[@csharp57]

Dude is the MVP

[@ricardobustos8674]

Such a great pianist at the fina part

[@eh0659]

He brings it all together in such a beautiful way

[@thenewauthoreden]

A vocal/musical Masterpiece! 🎙️🎹🦋🌹

[@llll1234100]

I love how the pianist looks back at her, he's vibing with her voice. They killed this cover, its amazing!! Never heard of Lianne La Havas before but I'm glad I have now :)

[@kimberlit25]

Van Gogh check her out in the NPR Tiny Desk. You’ll thank me later!

[@kyoshi8441]

Check her out on colors, you'll thank me later. Sooo, good 👍👌

[@ec4307]

i mean he's human .... not above recognizing greatness

[@jennyrhoades4602]

Check out her acoustic preformances. Sooo good!

[@crazypianolady]

Enjoy discovering her music you’ll love her

[@flowersea173]

She paid the song the respect it deserves, she paid Lauryn respect. Love that

[@dariaofficial]

i don’t understand why this doesn’t have billions and billions of views by now

[@ChillyCuca]

Her voice is beyond beautiful and it takes you on a journey everytime she sings

[@muzigwayi3306]

Well described!

[@jelenanedelkovski]

I love how the pianist can't hold back his emotions about her voice!

[@clairedelune5412]

The head tilts. Ahhh.

[@owenedwards5826]

This. Is. Disgusting. From the first note I knew I my edge was going to be snatched. You rocked this Lianne. Everytime you sing live I’m reminded why you’re one of my favorite vocalists

[@heem1of150]

She killed this no cap I had the stank face the whole time

[@Arlerj]

It's disrespectful.

[@PaniniByBatman]

Why use language like that for this?

[@ndo533]

@@PaniniByBatman bc it fits

[@jamiebungay7298]

lmaooOo

[@Grim19931803]

Absolutely incredible powerful voice, but also props to the pianist ! He’s setting the mood too! ✨✨🔥

[@buyop9441]

I’m not a pianist and can’t play piano (in a serious manner anyway) but a couple of times he sounded a bit off to me. Did anyone else hear that or is it just me?

[@terasus4]

@@buyop9441 He re harmonized the song to make it sound richer and probably to jazz it up since it’s just him. It may sound surprising ‘cause you don’t expect it. But to me he doesn’t sound off at all. Only my humble opinion anyway. :)

[@buyop9441]

@@terasus4 Okay, thank you.

[@hbloops]

@@buyop9441 I agree. I love jazz piano (ex Chick Corea, Monk etc) and dissonance, but here it just doesnt fit at all for me. It takes from her performance rather than adding to it. Im sure the pianist is great, but here it kindof ruined her amazing performance for me. Especially in the chorus.

[@csharp57]

@@hbloops It's not a song that a piano can over totally. He was adding to enhance the performance. As a 30+ year musician myself, he was outstanding and this performance would not have been enjoyable without him

[@sarahcleary7414]

Her voice is so seasoned. The way she can manipulates her vocals so effortlessly. Just mind boggling. That run at 4:24 WOW

[@andrewkigen]

I'm so mesmerized! It's overwhelming how good she is!

[@retroe507]

That’s not a run it’s her vibrato, which is crazy.

[@chazaiah]

It’s vibrato

[@xocoworld6331]

I'm a simple person..I see Lianne La Havas's name. I click.

[@CarltonLaRoyLee]

PERIODT

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

Girl...never clicked so fast!

[@rbsistah21]

Same

[@keemyfoke]

James Wyatt is such a fantastic pianist. His feel for the instrument is so beautiful

[@nylarch4227]

strong Cosby sweater game too!

[@jellybellytelly]

This is pure soul. Strength and vulnerability, passion and pain, all in one voice.

[@Pedraw_]

The most detailed comment here, love it.

[@Jacesmith03]

I felt each "where were you". This is BEAUTIFUL.

[@vgerkinte3202]

Omg me too

[@gymnast09]

I hit restart on the first note. THE best rendition of this song I’ve ever heard. Not surprised. Grateful for Lianne 🔥

[@thefreequency]

Very few of her contemporaries can fw her tone. She's been a vocal force since she came on the scene. Never sold herself short attempting to be "pop" She is always in her lane, always one to watch

[@aidenlipper1]

I don't mean to be hyperbolic, but this is one of the most beautiful songs ever made. And Lianne just made it better. Unbelievable.

[@ndo533]

It really is. Still a masterpiece

[@mell3109]

This is what talent sounds like, no auto tune being used here

[@twilightxseo]

She is just the best. Never heard a performance from her that wasn't beyond perfect

[@musiclovechaos13124]

I choked on my spit seeing this in my subscriptions. I’m OBSESSED

[@gamzeblossomyildiz8107]

You can check my channel up🙈 I would be really happy about it🌻

[@nani3466]

Lauryn Hill Is my favorite artist and this is one of my favorite songs. You couldn't have paid me to believe that I would like someone else singing this song, but honey you did this! Beautiful, beautiful, well done. ❤

[@robbiereekie3694]

Check out Joseph Solomons Version!

[@mauroserafin266]

Best version ever heard. Lianne is hands down the best female artist around.

[@robbiereekie3694]

Check out Joseph Solomons version bro

[@LairdWalker54]

She does justice by this song, brave and hard to do. ALSO, the pianist held it ALL the way down

[@darkseiferangel]

Honestly a legend in the making.

[@ndw18]

I cry 90% of the time I hear a lianne live performance. So good

[@claudiaismakingmusic]

It's such a beautiful experience hearing her without her guitar. she doesn't need to focus on the technicity of her guitar playing, she can freely enjoy singing. there's something different.

[@palmdaleslim]

You are so wrong. She is a real guitarist with the passion we all have for the instrument. She talks about how it makes her body feel to play. She won’t give up and NEVER should. There are HUNDREDS of KZbin videos with Guitar Lessons of her songs. I hate it when ignorant non musicians try to give musical insights. They are never insightful and always demonstrate a lack of understanding of how musicians feel.

[@pradsz]

Using her gift to spotlight a timeless classic that sounds as fresh today as it did 20 years ago 🙌🏽

[@voxmerus]

Wtf. I almost always hate covers. I almost cried when I listened to this. I’m sure Lauryn Hill has been subjected to many covers of this song that grinds the hearts of so many human beings. This one’s good. Really good.

[@jaykparikh37]

her voice is so scary accurate it almost sounds auto tuned, she's incredible

[@eliriederer]

She is stunning! Easily one of the most gifted and talented individuals of our lifetime. I watch her videos everyday, such an incredible voice!

[@JusticeAmi]

The tone, the vibrato, the control. Lianne you did that!! ✨✨ I grew up with that song and you did it justice. Bravo!!!

[@LawrenceIfYouWill_yup]

At 2:57 the pianist looked at her the same way I'm sure we all did. Lovely lovely :)

[@shaungarrett5291]

That got damn girl look

[@sueb4992]

I have no words for how breathtaking this is. Lianne never disappoints.

[@NHUUUUUU]

What an amazing performance. Lianne La Havas' voice and emotion, as always, so impressive.

[@nalaniverwoord9341]

I did't know I needed this but I clicked immediatly and I love it

[@gamzeblossomyildiz8107]

You can check my channel up🙈 I would be really happy about it🌻

[@shan1392]

Can we talk about how good the piano chords sound? He did such a great job.

[@lukki7ster]

nice to see her rockin with the same Piano player from 5 years ago. This cover was gold

[@chisalinto1008]

Between this and JP Cooper's rendition, idk which captures my heart

[@clarasunmusic]

PLEASE PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY I BEG YOU

[@FernZepeda]

Omg, I choked up... This was phenomenal. 😥

[@TVStudiohc]

I need to give the piano thrills some props too... her vocal style and piano thrills just.. fit. Simply.

[@jamosensei]

Lianne has the richest vibrato I’ve ever heard…absolutely soul-satisfying❤️ Another fantastic cover she performs I a very intimate portrayal of “Twice” by Little Dragon…if you haven’t listened to it already, you need to!

[@MrLaipao]

0:55 the piano guy represents all of us

[@SquirtlePower809]

OK legit, first Lauryn cover where I wasn't disappointed. This was stunning!

[@danguitarman7]

Amazing! not sure how the part @ 4:30 is even humanly possible.

[@allyncampbell9834]

Absolutely incredible. From another stratosphere. She is pure magic.

[@Parasoul]

Lianne is just pure love. This isn't a cover. This is the light shining down the skies to create islands of marshmallow and endless rivers of honey.

[@ms.fontenot4780]

She could not be my BFF or family...She would have to sing my anxiety away 24/7 and would have no time to share this gift with the world. Its that serious. Feeling blessed to have found her.

[@jlopez9090]

Geez. She blows me away. Every performance. Her last album. Her lyrics. Her tone and cadence. Her energy coming through in some of her music. Even the message she wrote in the vinyl of her last album. This year has given me the time to really delve into some artists that have become staples in my music collection. That's one good thing from this year. Lianne La Havas is one of those artists. Just hits the spot. Ya know?

[@dlynsky]

I’ll NEVER tire of covers of this song. Especially Lianne, I was in my car driving talknbout “Sing Lianne!!” 😂

[@suborum]

It could all be so simple, But you have to make it hard Loving you is like a battle, And we both end up with scars Tell me, who I have to be, To get some reciprocity 'Cause no one loves you more than me, And no one ever will Is this just a silly game, That forces you to act this way? Forces you to scream my name, Then pretend that you can't stay Tell me, who I have to be, To get some reciprocity 'Cause no one loves you more than me, And no one ever will No matter how I think we grow, You always seem to let me know It ain't workin', It ain't workin' And when I try to walk away, You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy, this is crazy I keep letting you back in, How can I explain myself? As painful as this thing has to be, I just can't be with no one else See I know what we've got to do, You let go and I'll let go too 'Cause no one's hurt me more than you, And no one ever will No matter how I think we grow, You always seem to let me know It ain't workin', It ain't workin' And when I try to walk away, You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy, this is crazy Care (for me, care for me, I know you care for me) There (for me, there for me, Said you'd be there for me) Cry (for me, cry for me, You said you'd die for me) Give (to me, give to me, Why won't you live for me?) Care (for me, care for me, I know you care for me) There (for me, there for me, Said you'd be there for me) Cry (for me, cry for me, You said you'd die for me) Give (to me, give to me, Why won't you live for me?) Where were you?

[@AlleiraHaha]

absolutely obsessed with the pianist in sheer awe and disbelief of these vocals

[@theTrend7]

This woman offers us a gift every time she opens her mouth to sing.

[@SUAVEMONEYINC]

I seen her live; I'm glad grateful and thankful I did I

[@MesecJeSamPlovio]

She killed it. And she killed a thousand hearts with this.

[@salliemae9284]

One of my most favorite highly gifted underrated artists who deserved to be heard by the world.LIANNE LA HAVAS I FOUND her IN THE SONG MIDNIGHT from Sofar LONDON.

[@randygentry1533]

Man this girl bad!!! I could listen to her all day!

[@Emizoltak]

Her voice and her sensitivity to every word she sang always makes me feel everything.. I love you and appreciate you so much for making my hardest moments to something beautiful ❤️

[@ta5393]

Awww she did this song justice as a cover. Miss La Havas, please don't EVER stop making music! :)

[@Juliana-br3hu]

I love how the pianist is into the song and Lianne's vocals. Love this cover.

[@nykkinicholeforever]

Absolutely incredible 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Leanne is underrated in the states I wish she would come and do a major location like Barclays Center or Madison Square Garden!

[@NdCRants]

Was literally looking up a Seven Times performance and i see this in my feed, what a treat

[@AaronDarko]

That was bloody amazing 🤩👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[@ema_9]

is she an angel? cuz she sends me to heaven

[@tshepomohale2570]

This cover is one of the best things I've ever heard. Absolutely beautiful. The original writer of the song, made a masterpiece. And Lianne La Havas showcased with so much care. My ears cannot get enough. ✨

[@lalejacontreras]

I saw her live opening a Coldplay concert, she’s a lovely artist. I’m really glad she got the chance to be in a live BBC radio performance.

[@houdya_]

Gosh I'm crying! Most beautiful Ex-Factor cover I've heard in a long time!

[@nancydrew5]

I love the pianist's minimalistic accompanying. Just camping on simple chords and staying out of her way so the beauty of her voice shines through unfettered.

[@lawrenceroweofficial]

Lianne HAS and ALWAYS been THE TRUTH!!!! One of THE VERY BEST in the UK!!!!!

[@Topscov]

I don’t care what anyone says this is simple amazing. I must watch this at least 1-3 times a week. Just wish it was out to download.

[@user-yb9ed4fr1r]

omg this immediately sent chills down my spine

[@bongibalfour1553]

I hope Lauren loves it and feels the love. This rendition is so beautiful and so respectful. ♥️

[@NeishaNineStarz]

I always enjoy Lianne when she simplifies the musical ambiance that accompanies her. The piano and her voice made this haunting and beautiful. No one will ever sing Ex-Factor the way Lauryn Hill did/does but this was a well executed rendition.

[@HannahN473]

Absolutely stunning vocals, probably the best rendition I've heard of this song!

[@zwaks.mthimkhulu]

Brilliant! Did justice to this classic. Big props to my man on the keys as well.

[@stevenignatieff3220]

Lianne La Havas you have done it again 👏 beautiful cover of an all time great song!!!

[@RhetoricalMuse]

Her technique is sublime

[@damarismowatt]

Loveee how she uses her rifts and runs sparinglyy - it's just so effortlessly expressed with ease xxx

[@beatriced5460]

This performance made me cry. I'm literally crying right now,I swear. Absolutely breathtaking,she's so talented!

[@Thenewguy771]

Perfection. Was honestly hoping she’d melody into the end of “Please Don’t Make Me Cry” at the end of her singing “...where were you?” She’s magic ✨

[@csharp57]

I wanted her to say just once... "Where were you when I needed you". I was begging for it

[@elijahbabil2219]

This joint done made me cry. Man. Oh man. I never thought anybody could cover Lauryn properly but goddamnit if this ain't done did it. whew.

[@DanielCastro-vz2vy]

liked the video before she even started singing, i already know she’s going to kill it ✨🔥

[@sareniarmendariz8338]

Jesus!! Her voice!! Absolutely amazing!! 😍

[@kevinichtdasein]

Really want that jacket. And damn, this song got me crying.

[@kylebrown8233]

4 weeks of lockdown - her voice and songs 😊🥰 no words

[@irise6661]

god she's incredible. takes something do a lauryn song justice but she nailed it

[@KENFINITY_3K]

Ugh... How did I end up on this cloud... With a Clear view of the moon... And with all the answers to life's questions? ❤ her voice... A vehicle of transcendence, wrapped in grace, so beautifully stained from the process of creating All that Is...

[@anacalhau154]

So talented!! It always amazes me! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@johnsnow9210]

I thought I would never live to see a worthy cover. Imma go see what else is possible. +1

[@amandal4739]

Such an amazing voice...💜💜💜💜💜

[@arix789]

A legend covering another legend...legendary 🔥

[@janemalalane8575]

LIANNNNNEEEEEEEEEE 😭😭❤️

[@bri1085]

I know this is a weird, but are you from? There's a small city in north eastern South Africa, near the border with eSwatini, that has the same name as your surname.

[@janemalalane8575]

@@bri1085 I know lol, I’ve passed by :). I’m from Mozambique.

[@annekibble5819]

Dannnngggg her voice is sooo silky smooth!!Like I don’t think it could be anymore perfect 😍💜💜💜💜💜

[@internetdinosaur8810]

Bruh I was doing my Kumon when I came across this song in a playlist and I ended up crying. It felt like the girl I loved was singing to me; it was like she was recounting all the foolish things I've done. It's been three years but it still haunts me.

[@ShesFromVenus]

I simply adore this lady. 😩😭😍✨

[@theresiasommer5942]

thats amazing sound voice❤❤❤

[@rubixqoob8601]

Prolly my favorite song. Well done. LH should be proud.

[@guppukaur8173]

The piano and her vocals mix like milk and honey ✨