Gladys Knight - Lifetime Achievement Performance (2005)

[@jogrey1096]

This should have millions of views, in my opinion Gladys is criminally underrated in comparison to her contemporaries!! And hers is one of the only voices that still sounds just as good as it originally did. She is simply phenomenal❤️!

[@ncsitteb8434]

Agreed👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾💜💜💜💜

[@Candy-lf7gy]

I agree

[@conniehalon6249]

I agree 100%. She is the greatest of them all !

[@lindawillis4868]

Completely agree!

[@nico114334]

She just got her Kennedy center honors … that’s greater than a Grammy .. she’s not underrated

[@cruc1446]

The original positing of this video had millions of views. Don’t know what happened to it. Thanks for posting for posting this classic throwback.

[@rogercook8277]

You are so right on what you said. It was taken down for some odd reason . 5/24/24

[@coreanwheeler5175]

The undeniable Empress of Soul! There will never be another Gladys Knight. She's one of a kind. Unique, talented, soulful, classy, a real beauty. Long live Gladys Knight!

[@Johnmag1976]

Gladys is not the only one. There are/were about 10 of her level. Each with their specificities..i truely believe There are still many great true Talents in New génération. But they are not what recording companies and producers look for. The last 25 years, what emerged is a bunch of totally untalented girls. They picked cute girls, usually white, arranger some artificial sound and formed girls bands. They are only manufactured products. I do believe There are still hugely talented singers, but they are hard to find. They are preachers " daughters who attended church since baby age. This is probably where to hear them. Their only carrer openings are Gospel ( like Yolanda Adams) or clubs and Jazz festivals. ❤

[@jameshayes7937]

This is real LIVE SINGING!!!

[@snowwhite6882]

Just love it🥰

[@deronreed2945]

this the kind of magic that's missing today! talking about a PRO!!!! stage presence off the meter!! she has taking great care of her voice!!!

[@direfranchement]

She hasn’t worn it out with heavy touring or abused her body with drugs and alcohol. Not sure if she ever smoked, but if she did, she quit a long time ago. Those things destroy a voice. Look at BFF Dionne. No voice left at all. Toured constantly for years and has been a smoker for over half a century. Still smokes to this day.

[@brandonbrown1916]

It's the rappers all knowing they're witnessing greatness for me

[@jojosworld8422]

Lol 😆 they like hold up wait a minute

[@Johnmag1976]

I believe they know that what they do is shit. They are not singers, not musicians, but it works. And this drives me mad and very pessimistic.

[@donovanmorgan640]

I remembered this performance....it was awesome.

[@DaddyTre65]

The undisputed Queen of the Soul Ballads! Gladys Knight's voice is overflowing with passion, beauty, power, and class.

[@damongipson-dg8pc]

Her new song baddest Bassett hound feat khia shamone

[@returnofthemack8347]

This performance was just golden ; real singing. My god

[@sherrycarter3967]

Absolutely one of the best singers ever......❤️❤️❤️

[@jobete1964]

Saw her live in 1974 and again in 2019 , no loss of power or tune in her voice . Soul Pefection!

[@tyrellanderson4722]

...how old are you??

[@jobete1964]

@@tyrellanderson4722 Im 66 yrs old , how old are you ?

[@christellynnbarnes7797]

She is going to be at MGM ....In Maryland. Near National Harbor. Tickets went on sale over few months ago.

[@christellynnbarnes7797]

Excellence, Class

[@patriciarichardson1820]

@@tyrellanderson4722 koi

[@lyndajay4407]

I love seeing the younger artists enjoying Glady's performance!

[@sisterfactsnotfiction6433]

Yeeees

[@Johnmag1976]

Sure, these young successful aetists know what quality is. And they also do know that what they do is shit.

[@tabithab1883]

Sing Gladys, look at Bubba backing his sister!

[@sharonanderson5201]

He just loves his little sister

[@canhaynes7005]

3:38 WARMS MY HEART

[@dorothymiles3675]

Bubba wanted to be on that stage with his sister 😊

[@lindabrown2090]

Y’all listen to the” Empress Of Soul” she sounds like she did in the 70’s. She’s also known as GLADYS THE Baddest. I love her voice.🎤🎶🎼💽

[@rickydavidson2894]

One of the greatest of all time!!!!

[@gillybmore]

LAWD LAWD LAWD. This right here! I 'm clapping, dancing, singing and crying. Yes YES Yes. The youngins better learn!

[@BeyBrightOfficial]

I swear to God I need Gladys Knight to live forever! I don’t think I’ll be able to handle it when God calls her home to heaven! She is truly a timeless treasure and her songs always touch my soul. Aretha and Patti are awesome but there’s always been something about Gladys that hits different for me. ❤💯💿🎶

[@kateriallen9357]

Amen! 👏

[@kellyreed8001]

Truely golden. She has real soul.

[@DavidRichardson95]

I was 10 years old watching this when it first aired. BET _always_ got it right when it came to the Lifetime Achievement. From Whitney to EWF to the Isleys to Gladys to Diana to Al Green to the O'Jays to Prince to Patti to Frankie and Maze to Charlie and on and on.

[@amiehampton7070]

And don't forget about Lionel Riche, Smokey Robinson, and Mary J. Blige. Gosh I wish 2022 BET Awards will honor Mariah Carey next month. Lifetime Achievement Award is long overdue now.

[@jordanguzman4645]

I remember when this was aired!

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

I was 11 and I remember it very well lol its still to this day the best Award show of any year.

[@meltonlerry7506]

Yes, I remember too!... Luther Vandross died around that same time

[@bobbresser4387]

my favorite singer, what a voice and passion, straight from the heart. you don't hear them like that anymore unfortunately. Unique A very beautiful soul. A living legend.

[@camajespa]

I felt she was on fire that night!!! she brought tears to my eyes! THAT is a live performance!

[@charlesedward5216]

The great ones just have it. And Gladys has got it.

[@TyHarrellShow]

The Empress of Soul. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@johnnydodgecountry9508]

Anyone who gives Gladys Knight a thumbs down must have mental issues.

[@bridgetwilson6080]

Love Glady my mother play all her music all the time when i was a kid in the 70 my mother passed of cancer i play Glady song and think of my mother song and d dancing to her song wow what a good days

[@charlottesmith4190]

Her performance is wonderful.

[@christhompson6010]

First time i saw her perform live in 74 I knew she was born to perform. Soul from head to toe. What a gift of talent

[@radiantlibra87]

Omg thank you, been looking all around for this performance!❤❤

[@djbrainstorm4u]

I’m the same way. It pops up on KZbin every so often but it seems like it doesn’t stay on here long.

[@LADYDIVAful]

Me too!

[@lavintti]

I been looking for this as well ❤️. After this performance I went to see her in Vegas at The Flamingo 🦩

[@cybil66]

Me too. .. I remember Faith Evans, and a few others performed a few of her songs first and she came out and put them all to shame😂😂.. I remember Steve Harvey and them joking about it when his morning show the next day.

[@jazzyangie9294]

Do that Ms. Gladys Knight, this is what an entertainer is, she just gave a concert at her lifetime achievement award ceremony, simply Ms. Gladys Knight doing her thing, thank you for sharing your journey with us 👸🏽🎤💝💖

[@returnofthemack8347]

The best alto of all time

[@mikkigresham6093]

Oh my gosh, you hit the nail on the head!!!

[@melstarr1864]

The power behind this voice!

[@direfranchement]

Don't know about all that, but definitely an R&B legend.

[@RTDavis0503]

Facts

[@markwilson6383]

@@direfranchement You don’t have to know, we do.

[@michaelsmith-kc6dd]

A professional singer and seems down to earth. She's taken care of herself over the years.

[@Bychance37]

I would cry like a baby if I saw Gladys in person. She is beautiful and the best there is and ever was. Real music, great singer, soul music. OMG...💕💕💕

[@midkid331]

The consummate performer! Makeup is perfect, dresses up , she has the respect for the audience to be the real deal! She is one of a kind!

[@brendataylor4689]

MY,MY,MY! MS GLADYS KNIGHT, THE LEGENDARY, ICONIC BEAUTY THAT IS FOREVER A CLASSY ARTIST. MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE.

[@trevorjohnson2990]

A master class in vocal performance! The Empress of Soul ... any questions? I love how she was so appreciated by Monique, Mary J and Vivica during this performance.

[@austingibson5302]

I've watched this at least, at the very least, 100 times... 101, 102.... My favorite moment 4:18!

[@TheNYHITTINGACADEMY]

THE VOCAL BEAST OF VOCAL BEAST!!!!

[@speedplanet4931]

Good times with a star with unique brightness like no other

[@charmainerussell5226]

My favorite female singer !WOW fantastic !

[@roscoebillings6696]

Mine too! I'll put Aretha right there, but Gladys is #1.

[@Johnmag1976]

I have around 20 on my list... Gladys, Patti, Dionne, Shirley, Yolanda, Arretha of course...but in do not know young ones. I would have to live in America and attend church probably. That's where they are i guess. They are also in jazz festivals and clubs. But no large audience since labels are only interested in what they do. Manufacturing products. Taking cute girls, usually white, and arrangent them à voice with computers and that's it. This is the sad story of the last 30 years

[@BFick478]

LEGEND! This performance still brings tears to my eyes. I'm in awe of her talents and gifts. So classy, graceful, professional and beautiful. Her voice is so signature and smooth. This was a masterclass for any singer or performer. Love you so much Mrs. Gladys Knight.

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Gladys Knight is by far one of my favourite singers of all time, love that smooth velvet voice yet strong and badass when she needs to be pure awesomeness 👌❤🌻🎶🎵👏👏👏

[@michaelklawe8758]

Sie ist nicht die Königin, sie ist die Kaiserin! Was für eine Stimme, was für ein Gefühl. ❤😊🎉

[@myronbirdsong4493]

Gladys with the Power Vocals!!!! ❤💯

[@rw3506]

Las Vegas Hotels send out S O S for Gladys Knight and Patti Labelle to come wake up Vegas Shows. I "Bet" you all win some "Money." ❤ 😊 Plus, they haven't lost their great vocals. .Generations know and ❤ them. Much ❤❤💛💛from H-Town.

[@flyyad7169]

My mother's and my favorite singer in the whole wide world!

[@wallacetuguru6692]

Soul. Gladys knight. Infinity. Everyone else

[@msg.5130]

It's Bubba (Gladys brother) doing the choreography in the audience for me.. 🤌🏾

[@sherylltolbert4153]

I just love her to pieces! I miss her with the Pips too-they should have an award for them too. Her brother Baba looked so happy for her-and her daughter too! Beautiful! God bless her forever!

[@tringerjrcpa]

Thank you for uploading this Gladys Knight BET Performance!!! It was once on the Internet and I think was removed when the "ownership" changed hands. I've been looking for it, ever since! As the self-proclaimed, "Gladys Knight", Number One Fan, Thank you very, very much!

[@RizqiArifuddin]

Thanks for uploading this masterpiece!!!

[@jennieross5985]

Anyone sat should have been thrown out. Anyone not singing should have been booed. Appreciate, respect and join in with greatness ❤❤❤

[@Tum2185]

She's an excellent story teller 💯💯💯

[@glendamiller9366]

I was a little girl when I heard this heavenly voice and I believe that was the first 45 record I ever bought.She is special .♥️♥️♥️

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Luv her and the Pips such a classy group

[@lovewynns5032]

OMG!!! EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jojosworld8422]

Thank you so much for this I’ve been waiting for someone to upload this, love her performance here 🥵 the empress of soul ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@qwerty7761]

One of the best Ever

[@mandywade255]

Thanks for posting!!! I watched this over and over in 2013. The all of a sudden it was gone. Been looking for it since then. This is the best performance I have ever seen of Ms. Gladys!!! She has true talent!! The best!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@seanc.harrison7481]

Oh boy! This is what you call magic! Pure grace! Pure beauty! Pure talent! She is more than a cut above many! I have often wondered at the sheer power and endurance of this voice and this lady! Still beautiful! Still full of charm! God know she was born to sing! Keep on soaring Soul Sista! Knock 'em dead everytime! You know you got the goods!

[@slimtee2]

Gosh, thank you for reposting this! I've been looking for this for a few years now. I watched it a few times, and then one day I couldn't find it anymore. Have to save this. The audience got a real treat that night! Love Ms. Gladys!

[@Sc0rpion]

Masterclass performance

[@willie8765]

I’ve been yearning for this video as well. Thank you for posting this. Her best Live performance, a woman who is in total command of her God blessed, colossal talent!! Loved her acceptance speech as well, acknowledging that no one gets there by themselves and she couldn’t list ever single person along the way.

[@julierogers1511]

My favourite singer of all times love her ❤️ ♥️ 💕

[@ceceliajohnson66]

She is one in million 😍 ❤ ♥ 💕 💗 love all your songs

[@africanvintage1494]

The thing I love about gladis is she can sing ANY song in the world, do it more than justice and it STILL sound like a gladis original!

[@canhaynes7005]

3:38 makes my entire heart warm!

[@Johnmag1976]

This is another génération. There must be new ones everywhere in churches since their baby age ,but opportunities are few in a world where what we are fed with is commercial products ..manufactured products. Cute girls ,usually white,with studio arranged voices ..it started with the boys and girls bands .leaving very little space for Talent. I believe making a tour of South churches would reveal There is still great REAL people, voices ...❤

[@sherrycarter3967]

One of the greatest female singers of all time the Amazing Gladys Knight ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jayelove1504]

I love and adore this beautiful and talented woman....definitely one if the world's best treasures....a true living Legend...Gladys is the Truth!!🥰😘

[@ShayLoveNLiv]

One of the Greatest!

[@gloriaclaiborne5595]

"Beautiful!"❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bobbyburches8026]

Sometimes all you can do it's loft your hands. God definately touched this woman 🙏🏿🙌🏿💯🔥

[@kathygainey2338]

The Greatest❤❤❤❤❤

[@joseantonioantonio2787]

Wonderful!!! I could felt your voice into of my heart ... How longing of Her!!! Always will be Eternal...

[@DianneReevesFan]

It’s the beginning, for me. “Thank you Kenya (her daughter). I love you. You got me here. You stepped in when it was hard. And you’re doing a great job.” You could tell that Kenya really needed to hear this. ❤

[@michaelangelo2676]

What a class act and such a beautiful and talented legend. We need to always treasure her for paying the way. ❤❤❤

[@mariahhawkins7437]

Sing My Sista

[@Musical_Man_Guitar]

Love this lady, a world treasue!

[@HeyThereImRay]

Thank you for uploading

[@astraluna6is9]

Gladys Knight. You have always been a positive force for this nation. Without you we would be a little lesser. You’re a legend in the time of legends, and it would sad to imagine life without you within us. You are what’s best in good people. Long life for your heart, and your mind, and most definitely your precious soul. Thank you ❤️ Jimmy Phx Az

[@roberthofman2710]

Simply beautiful 💖

[@lovingutube1]

I been searching for this for so long my wording was off smh all of a sudden today the words came to me omg I am so happy 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@marvinhendrix8181]

We need this in HD.rite fans

[@khalilantonio6281]

Gladys Knight transcends soul

[@zecazevedo]

My favorite singer.

[@KCRoyale]

Ayeeee! THIS!

[@desmondanderson6594]

Love me some Gladys ❤️

[@tericharles9523]

Fantastic performance

[@SDSFG45]

one of the ORIGINAL OG-divas, bruh...still earnin' that 'mean-green'. Teaching them young bucks in the industry, how to put food on the table. Hey, Gladys...we all bow down, sista. We love you.

[@yolandacastano4321]

I'm sorry I never got to see her performances in person but I did meet The Temptations and a lot of other performers in person years ago. When I see Gladys Knight she is one of the best performers I've ever seen in my life🥰😇❤💜👍👏👏👏

[@stevenclemons1]

She is the voice of the heart.

[@nr30199]

I had saw her two months prior to this performance in Las Vegas. She is the only person I've ever seen live in concert. Gladys "The BADDEST" Knight ❤❤❤❤

[@Kimberly.Francis23]

I just saw Michael jordan a lot nba stars were at bet awards years ago

[@bethmacpherson9918]

Back again!❤❤

[@marvinhendrix8181]

Sing the song Gladys Knight...

[@ceceliajohnson66]

She is an angel 😇 💖 💗 💓

[@Ken-bj9uy]

A great, great performance.

[@whodini6130]

Hit after Hit

[@MuckTeenthNewYearEve2022Live]

YES GLADYS!!! #LEGEND

[@anamariacanalesperez5461]

Impresionante voz.