Lisa Fischer "How Can I Ease The Pain" live! It's Showtime at the Apollo! BEST QUALITY ON YOUTUBE!!!

[@sylart57]

I'll never understand how a singer of this caliber never seems to get the recognition that they deserve!! SHE KILLED!!!!!!

[@nesq4104]

She personally said she hated being solo/lead and preferred being a background singer. Likely because it was less pressure

[@maggiemorris1370]

She did get a grammy for that song!!♥

[@jak30341]

It was her choice. She was a back up for Luther Vandross and she was offered a spotlight, cutting her own album, but decided she didn’t want the lifestyle. She’s performed live and also with The Rolling Stones for years, living life on her terms. :)

[@sylart57]

@@jak30341 That makes sense. Thank you for the info!!

[@CP-kb1du]

@@jak30341 Spot on I first seen them in 1989 Steel Wheels Tour in Toronto who was the other back up singer with Lisa and the Stones ..?

[@Key-ho3qi]

Singers back then could sing. All they needed was a microphone. No special effects or anything else, just them and their beautiful voices.

[@ynwa3476]

💯

[@melaninenriched7844]

I miss that era

[@Key-ho3qi]

@@melaninenriched7844 best artists we had. They could sing to clapping of the hands or stomping of feet. Music was nice but not needed.

[@drewm.2790]

Just a spotlight, a mic stand, an elegant outfit and beastly pipes! 🔥

[@mrmomoneytrain]

No AUTOTUNE! 2022 STILL LOVING LISA FISHER!

[@melaniebrassfield4512]

Exactly 💯💜💜💜🔥🎙️🎸🐐

[@theprincess222]

2023 🔥🔥🔥

[@Charles-kw3nx]

Lisa Fischer is better than any autotune could ever be

[@DeketaShanaye]

She freaking SLAYED this damn song. This was her entire assignment on this earth. Baby!!!!!!!!! Just Fire! 🔥🔥

[@teebee710]

If understood the assignment was a person!!!

[@carlwallace1129]

Entire assignment on this earth 🌎😪😫I'm Dead .lol

[@trillmurphy3575]

Say that again frfr

[@fatimacottle1968]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 💯 HEAVY-DUTY ON THIS ONE yesssssssss Love Lisa QUEEN ENERGY WOMAN

[@SiliconSurvivor]

Deketa, you hit the nail on the head with your comment. This was her entire assignment on this earth. ❤️

[@madelinecolon93]

OUCH!!! Heck no!!! She actually hit that note without special effects!!! I'm speechless.

[@septemberjanuary4636]

Side eye. Sigh. That what a talent who has hit Chaka's high notes on tour, and sang vocal background gold for Luther does. Why expect anything less? Chile.

[@meplus3551]

⁠@@septemberjanuary4636OP complimented her. You took it the wrong way. Chileeeee…

[@septemberjanuary4636]

@@meplus3551apparently nine others disagree.

[@rudolphmcneill515]

If you ever get a chance to se her live, please do. Her vocal style is different, but she can still SANG it like nobody's business. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@trainstar5]

I saw her live, remember, she was one of Luther Vandross backup singers. Live, she hit that note. Awesome.

[@afflulifestyle1784]

One of the true vocal greats of all time.

[@rudolphmcneill515]

You ain't said nothing but the truth!

[@luly2369]

Most definitely

[@lynseytaylor2615]

I agree but she has been on tour with the rolling stones

[@barbaracockrell618]

Nothing else to say she kill's it stone dead

[@JRLOC]

She left the Stones and is solo now.

[@mavericktopgun2873]

Hands down the best performance in apollo history flawless

[@NoMasterz518]

Agreed 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Effortless breath control and amazing vocal poise on the mic 🎤 Lisa is truly and easily one the of the best to EVER do it‼️🖤

[@michaelb5804]

Hands down! Lisa is always flawless. IMO, the best there's ever been. Effortless control right through every transition. The high G's and G....like velvet.

[@ynwa3476]

Stephanie Mills - Home, was better, but this is up there.

[@mustertherohirrim7315]

David peaston - can i.

[@shamarrsavage6925]

@@ynwa3476Patti Labelle did as well

[@keithartis1142]

When she sung this in concert the whole coliseum stood and gave her a standing ovation, even luther came out on stage to give her props, angelic voice and fine as wine💯💥💥

[@akerockstar]

WOW!!! That is amazing!!!

[@sylviay.5863]

goose bumps ❤❤❤❤ wow!

[@Risha-Rene]

Here in 2024. Thanks for the upload ❤

[@kerry-j4m]

I remember hearing/watching this-GRAND-performance when it first aired late night on tv ( I stayed up late to watch this episode ) even tho I had to work the next day,it was worth it tho. LOL.Showtime at the Apollo was must see tv back then.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Why does every 90s R&B singer look 10 out of 10 stunning?!?!

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

What a time to be alive!

[@defnessrealtalk4016]

The time where ultimate beauty met ultimate talent and it was projected to the masses full force. Miss those days....

[@cdub9925]

Because the ones deemed “less attractive” weren’t given a chance… jus like today’s time

[@entertainingvids6134]

No drugs

[@RodneyPlayer-f9l]

Make up does wonders. I saw Lisa in a recent documentary without her makeup and I barely recognized her. Hair and makeup does wonders and of course nice clothes.

[@alexaavery8574]

THIS SONG CAME OUT IN 1991!!! LOOK AT IT!! 2024 STILL BANGIN!! 😮

[@kahwanda1916]

We all understand it now

[@DJF177]

Seriously, she ought to have about a billion views. Lisa is a true singer with a real voice!

[@BlueSkyFan77]

this woman is a combination of insanely beautiful and insanely talented.

[@Sugarhill217]

A straight Beauty and wonderful vocalist.

[@cliffhill8895]

Heavy on both 🔥🔥🔥

[@billgreenidge6740]

Another indicator of just how great an artist Luther Vandross was, when his BACKUP singer is a once in a generation talent like the incredible Lisa Fischer!

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

She prob blow him away her voice is so powerful gives me Houston vibes a lil man talent back then dats why I love old school music 🎶 for ever

[@christinadever8041]

You better KNOW IT!

[@Hammerton32]

Well, Luther, being, once a background singer himself, knew!!!

[@orlandoaguasvivas6580]

@@Hammerton32 Yes he sang for Roberta Flack and Patti Labelle

[@Hammerton32]

@@orlandoaguasvivas6580 and David Bowie

[@Only1Dizzle]

She's one of the best singers I've ever heard. Can't believe I'm just now finding out about her. I've watched 3 live performances so far and they have left me almost speechless. The range, power and control is on another level. Usually singers have strengths and weaknesses that you can identify. I'm not hearing any weaknesses with her

[@fredgomo]

Her performances with the Rolling Stones are legendary

[@user-ip5fm3ck4p]

Her tone is so rich and full.❤❤

[@mikellclark635]

I agree. White people hype Mariah Carey up too much smh

[@toddmitchell7701]

She sung alot of background for Luther Vandross

[@hopeishere2day]

@@toddmitchell7701 Her duet with Luther on, "Whether or Not the World Gets Better", is one of my absolute favorite duets!

[@farmermarshall]

I saw her when Luther went on tour and she was one of his BACKUP singers. This song had hit already. Luther gave her the spotlight right in the middle of his concert like she was his little sister. He was so proud of her! Her voice was soooooo pure like Luther's. She KILLED that this song and got a standing ovation! And yes, she hit that note!!!

[@ladyofwisdom2]

Oh, my gosh. She is so pretty. She can sing her behind off. I love this song. 💖🔥

[@lanceprather8751]

This song alone makes her one of the greatest vocalist we have ever seen she is underated but if you don't know you missing out icon this song helped alot of people get through including myself. Thanks lisa u never have to make another song my queen 👑 ❤ i adore u and this song

[@2452dee]

Her and Phyllis Hymen were the voices back then!

[@Nsells100]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽YESS!

[@WithADashOfPazazz]

*hyman not hymen 💀

[@Julia-wv6su]

Phyllis Hyman my favorite singer!!

[@me-pz5yi]

This reminded me of her too.

[@nanabeauty9476]

She's like Whitney and Mariah combined!! And she could've been just as big as them. But she didn't want the limelight. Oh well. But thank you for blessing us with your gift Ms. Fischer! We truly appreciate it!

[@judahsjewelshandmadejewelr2208]

No no sweets. She came before them both! She is Devine Greatness! 🌹❤️🌹

[@rudolphmcneill515]

You said it. I saw her in concert right before Covid-19. She was ASTOUNDING!! I just wished she'd sung more songs from her album. This was the only one she did. With such a beautiful gift like this I just don't get why she didn't want to be a huge solo artist.

[@Mr071lulu]

I just made this comparison last night. In actuality she has more range than them both

[@trini2DBone134]

@@rudolphmcneill515 because fame destroys people

[@GarageStudio7]

@@Mr071lulu How can her range be larger when Mariah's range spans 5 octaves from the 2nd octave to the 7th octave 💀 Lisa naturally sounds more powerful though. She has more range than Whitney but Whitney sounds more powerful.

[@MillerTimeVoiceOver]

Lisa is one of the top 10 female singers alive, period. Her falsetto puts chills on my arms. Amazing!

[@lindawilliams7845]

Its a shame that Lisa never got the recognition she deserved. She killed it ❤❤❤

[@donttreadonme1474]

I know why no one else tries this song....because no one can sing it even close to her. Why was she not more popular?

[@bluebossa5]

One of the best to EVER do it! The control, the tone, breadth and the range!

[@U_see-ph]

I can ever dare to call her an one hit wonder because that one song is a whole era!!! So sad that I discovered her just yesterday

[@U_see-ph]

@@akerockstar thank you for sharing 🤗

[@gregpaige5548]

She also sang with Tina Turner on her last tour, Lisa Fischer is amazing.

[@gregpaige5548]

She did backup for 25 years with The Rolling Stones as well.

[@sxm76]

She won a Grammy off this one record!

[@gregpaige5548]

@@sxm76 Very much deserved that woman can sing.

[@TeamHawaiiPromotions]

2024 & we're all still here for it!!! 👇👇👇💯💯💯♥️💛💚🔥🔥🔥

[@fefesmith82]

She DESTROYED this song!!! Gave me chills....such an incredible voice!!!!

[@sbusisiwelinshaba7841]

She was quite a stunner.

[@cestlavie5713]

I remember first seeing her in Luther Vandross video Stop to Love, as the woman in Blue as a kid. I was in love. 😍😊

[@gkb757]

The sad part about it is that we will never get songs like this anymore and haven't in years now.

[@adamm8270]

Damn still in 2024 always such a big fan! That voice that talent! Fire!

[@jacinta6421]

Lisa always has amazing voice control ❤❤❤❤🫡🫡🫡

[@sherrymoten7672]

Still listening in 12-2024🎉.

[@cestlavie5713]

" A Fool for Love is a Fool for Pain " Lisa Fisher. She is speaking Truth .

[@illmaticgaming4162]

This type of voice will never come back again!! 😔😔😔

[@c.s.5770]

That beat and that dangerous voice she killed it

[@michaelmcclain5817]

I never heard anyone remake or try to cover this song....hmmmm....no one.

[@TheYou2100]

There are people on SoundCloud that have and only came close...no one compares to her

[@nissicopeland4932]

Hey, Tamar Braxton covered this song and blew it out of the park.

[@ninolee69]

Tamar

[@sylviamaua745]

@@nissicopeland4932 Tamar can't touch Lisa

[@nissicopeland4932]

@@akerockstar she did a live version.

[@ediorfitzgerald1478]

Lisa stepped away from the spotlight. She’s always been apprehensive and reluctant about fame. She enjoys singing in the background and in intimate settings. She was very comfortable for many years singing backup for Luther Vandross until he died. She also was a prominent singer with Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones. She continued her singing career singing backup for Tina Turner until she retired. Now Lisa Fischer has completely changed her image and brand. She has stripped away the glitz and glamor as a sexy R&B diva and has settled in to a very bohemian relaxed jazz alternative artist. She now sings her Grammy winning hit “How Can I Ease The Pain” as a complex jazz alternative ballad and now performs and tours with her Band Grand Baton. Lisa was featured in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom and has performed backup with a number of other artists such as Sting, Nine Inch Nails and Chaka Khan. Presently, she doesn’t wear makeup on or offstage. She wears her hair short and natural and performs barefoot onstage. She is a very spiritually connected artist and is divinely connected to the universe in her art and in her life. She is still more beautiful than ever, inside and out. 💝🎶🕊

[@chorvannkuch5081]

Usually Apollo "Live" performances would be covered with fake audio..... They knew better this time. She sounds absolutely amazing.

[@PNWgal66]

The ending Oh My Lord her whistle register! 🔥

[@bcp0703]

Facts.

[@Meds1000MD]

They never lip synced on Apollo. Only soul train.

[@ccb4159]

@@Meds1000MD this is live singing

[@akerockstar]

@@Meds1000MD There's been many lip-synced performances on the Apollo, but it was always definitely frowned upon. Soul Train also had many live performances where some artists would not agree to lip-sync and insisted on doing it live

[@rookeemaglipon2889]

She was Luthers back up singer, she’s one of my favorite ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️that whistle note❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sherleybozieux]

And the rolling stones

[@colinking4891]

@@sherleybozieux - & Chaka Khan & Tina Turner...

[@reubenmusyoka3192]

I know her from Ms Tina Turner

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

She's INCREDIBLE.

[@actionsspeaklouder469]

Gets my hips moving still in 2024

[@davidthompson6117]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard!

[@GR8GTRFAN]

How can anyone possibly give this performance a thumbs down? She undoubtedly is a remarkable vocalist. And however she handled her career choosing the top end or being a background singer does not change the level of talent that she has. Stellar artist who without a doubt certainly is a star who ranks up there with the best of them. Great song.

[@GR8GTRFAN]

@@akerockstar A lot of people don't know talent when they hear it. The Grammy speaks for itself.

[@em3-46]

Those dislikes are the women who's man got hypnotized by that voice and left they're no cooking, don't wanna work ass.

[@Teebee44]

@@em3-46 exactly

[@jackiepenn3404]

❤❤❤❤❤omg her voice gives me chills

[@deelove9375]

@@em3-46 😂😂😂😂😂

[@glendafitzpatrick1296]

The fact that she and Patti Labelle were tied for Grammys, they both won and Patti said Lisa did background vocals on her nominated song !! Mind you , Aretha Franklin, and Gladys Knight were also contenders for this Grammy. Speaks volumes of Lisa's talent.

[@ZyZy456]

Her Vocals are just otherworldly!!

[@antoniogross2266]

Oh my goodness...I'm 36 and I love this era of music...Damn Lisa killed it 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@joshuabeardsley1261]

No auto tune here baby

[@ancu2388]

I had this single on cassette and played it over and over and over again.

[@snjones99]

I did the exact same thing!

[@waynephillips3328]

Likewise

[@UhuruFrontier]

My gosh! Our people are so gifted.

[@AdibAbdullah-gg1jd]

Facts ❤️

[@user-xk3ky4cb4e]

0:20 The look in her eyes man .... thats art

[@tmat90-o8t]

You guys in the comments are saying you wish she was still in the business. She still is!! She still tours. Go check her out when she’s in your town. She chooses to go in her own lane now. She’s a free spirit. ❤

[@whitneyhoustonstan2472]

It seriously amazes me how she has such free access to the top end of her head voice after these long and difficult belting passages… it’s so unbelievably difficult to manage head voice after belt.

[@jjsteel43]

I wish she was willing to be in the spotlight more. She had such a beautiful voice and she was beautiful. She could of had many hits

[@sefutho]

Just knowing that that big note is coming, you can't stop wondering if she's gonna nail it or not, but she always does

[@mrspeaker89]

It's a shame she never put out more solo music. Her voice is a gift from God.

[@AliSandoval-gx5db]

Lisa,you were fine then,and damn it,you still fine now! Extraordinary,is what defines you!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JonesManeEnt]

Best vocal performance ever !

[@michaelgaston6617]

Man this sister right here is so cold, powerful, amazing , beautiful voice. Wow she definitely should be top 10, 15 all time singer

[@sumi7579]

Wow wow wow wow 🤩 like how did she hit those notes! Best live performance vocally just wow. Ppl talk about Mariah hitting the whistle note but Lisa's voice hits the whistle and the lows her range is phenomenal! Singers today don't even come close!

[@jamesbrownjr4756]

I don't think we will ever be blessed with a voice like this again.

[@laurinhalola1238]

The instrumental reminds me of I cant believe its over from NKOTB, she killed that performance ❤

[@workshare9207]

I remember this late 90s vocal, sassy, power yet playful voice with a mixed of Anita and Minnie combined. Articulating with precise diction and flawless pitch, surpassing the abilities of most lead singers. Simply beautiful n Im luving it till tday 2024. Thx Lisa.

[@billycarroll9153]

OMG. WHAT A STAR. That literally gave me chills.

[@MJBBey]

Flawless performance!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Divabellas]

Lisa didn't want to be in the business like that. SHE chose not to seek the limelight and loved just doing background vocals

[@Rhythmtone3]

Exactly! And she is still singing background for the Rolling Stones on tour.

[@damnitbobby536]

Watching luther vandross i found about Lisa Fischer Its no wonder why luther chose her as backup. She was gorgeous and had the total package with Beautiful wrapper attached to it. Gorgeous woman

[@j.g.p.jr.6497]

Lisa Fischer is Legendary!

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

YES!!!!

[@nellyluscious]

yassss hunny!! Them vocals lawd have mercy!! Miss sangers like this!!

[@peaceandlove4234]

That voice is phenomenal. Sounds better than the record and you know the record sounds real good wow she is so amazing that voice come from the depth of her soul. Much love.

[@mjones4458]

I'm happy that I grew up in this generation.I was around to hear that voice. I'm so disappointed in the music industry. They don't even care about talent and real artistry anymore. This voice right here is top tier

[@akerockstar]

Thank God for the amazing music we were lucky to be around for back in the days!! Classics that stood the test of time...timeless music!

[@jilliannarrington649]

Still listening in 2024 ❤❤❤

[@Sixxdee9]

Whistle notes in CHEST???????? Her voice is unreal!!!!

[@GuinevereYT]

No that super high soprano headvoice yeah G6 headvoice sound like whistle but its not airy like whistle

[@creepybabysun9666]

It's head voice

[@MendingSoul999]

She sang it the way she sung in the record. Most singers today alter some parts of the song whenever they sing live.

[@pandorasbox6607]

Beautifully Beautiful! She always blows my wig straight into thin air!!!

[@AdibAbdullah-gg1jd]

Goosebumps 🔥❤️.........I miss the 90s.....It was a Amazing Time to be alive... She is One of the Most Underrated Singers in History 🔥❤️

[@libertyjoy1212]

The way Lisa is singing her high notes lorddddd! So on point and like it is nothing! She is one of the greatest ever❤❤❤

[@jrichy3699]

Absolutely beautiful woman

[@neil12011]

One of the greatest, if not THE greatest female vocal talent of all time. ❤️💪

[@k_perry]

That mic is ALWAYS ONNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ain't no mistaking this talent

[@yvettedecarlo5294]

Give this woman her flower🎉.she is well deserving ❤

[@tita4ewaz]

THis era produced such an amazing caliber or female vocalist. This is when you they could not only match the recording but UP IT live. And back in the day we waited for that note from the singer (3:18) thus the crowd's anticipation. It was like watching the Olympics figure skating waiting for technical part. Lisa landed that sht and took the gold here!

[@2323sark]

Heard Lisa many times live . On her own or standing behind Luther she is a mega talent. That voice and this song are stunning

[@PeaceFan1]

The Instrument is PERFECTION!!!! xoxoxoxoo

[@LindaOliver-e8q]

Love, love, love this. Lisa is so beautiful and so talented.

[@collinsgreenlee1673]

Lisa Fischer has her own lane.

[@erviston]

It's puzzling , why Lisa Fisher never got recognized more , in my opinion she has much better vocals than the one that made it , I listened to her CD over and over , it's amazing the control and range . She is the best .

[@sweetpeepauline]

I would love some vocal lessons from this Queen any day of the week. She is phenomenal!💕💐🙏🏽

[@robertyoung6119]

This has always been one of my favorite songs of all time. But after seeing this live performance, it boosted my love for this song even higher.

[@dumatshabalala5858]

Wow,that's awesome performance 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿❤👍

[@ekl7804]

Some people don't know that Mariah Carey really looked up and studied singers like Lisa when she did background for Luther back in the 80s. I can hear and see some techniques that Mariah has used in her performances throughout the years and even her studio recording.

[@kenny.gabriel.2]

I completely agree. I hear it in this song especially with her ad-libs throughout the song. The ending as well as she fades out. Her and Mariah have a similar embouchure when shaping their mouths for sustained notes as well. I'm glad Mariah paid attention to the talent that is Lisa Fischer!

[@codywalsh2075]

Mariah said Lisa was one of inspirations, Mariah loves and looks up to background singer's, it's how she started out.

[@junebrooks9402]

Lisa sang back up for the legendary Mr. Luther Vandross, whom we all missed. Her voice is beautiful.

[@chuckers40]

I remember watching this. SHE NAILED IT!!!!!! The Apollo audience LOVED HER.

[@ladygemini4372]

only an angel can sing like this fr..

[@justinhinds4305]

Back when people put their hands up instead of a phone 👏🏼

[@MsPeaceandLove11]

I just saw her in Chicago two weeks ago. Her voice is like fine wine...

[@chrissidior9694]

Yo she broke that high note down in the end you hear me🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheAray6]

I saw her perform earlier this year as a birthday present. Absolutely amazing. Still an amazing singer!

[@Dee-dt7th]

Wow! She still my reason , why I still SING

[@deoncuba2305]

2024..AND I'M STILL HERE LISA FISCHER IS THE SHIT!!!! AND ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SANGERS OF ALL TIME!! SHE'S LIKE THE FEMALE VERSION OF LUTHER VANDROSS.. VOCALLY AND MORE..A TRUE VOCAL MASTER AND POWERHOUSE HER VOICE TO THIS DAY IS COMPLETELY UNMATCHED..AND SHE'S JUST SUCH A VERY HUMBLE AND BEAUTIFUL PERSON WITH A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT..BUT THE FACT THAT SHE CHOSE TO WALK AWAY FROM THE SPOTLIGHT.. SAYS SO MUCH ABOUT THE SHADY ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS..BUT STILL LISA FISCHER MADE HER MARK..ON PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO TRUELY STILL!! LOVE AND APPRECIATE HER VOICE AND MUSIC THIS WOMAN IS ONE OF OUR VOCAL 💎 GEM'S YALL.. FACTS!!!🤎🔥🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💯❤️👈🥰🤩😎

[@cherylbessent5008]

Yessss,she sang the hell outta this...❤❤❤❤

[@reginareynolds9088]

We all we all have been through something