Monica - "Before You Walk Out Of My Life" & "Why I Love You So Much" (1996) - MDA Telethon

[@serritahenley4593]

Who else is enjoying this in 2024!!!?

[@eazye3045]

Meeee! Can't believe she was only 16 on here. Sounds grown❤

[@WavyBoucherByTheWay]

I listen to this almost everyday just for that riff at 3:32-3:40 she went so low then came up so buttery smooth.. I can't even listen to the studio version cause I always hear this one in my head while it plays.

[@tyrone2mal]

2025

[@KendraLynch-i6b]

Bring the 90's back Singer's not Entertainer's

[@naturallyflawed5472]

She sounded better @ 14 then some of these grown women sound today!

[@taviandeonte828]

Naturally Flawed period!

[@Trini190]

Yessss

[@nigel1412]

Tbh I loved her voice much more in her younger yrs than now! 😔

[@TheMecca1234]

14?! Damn she is amazing!

[@dayzour123]

She wasn't 14 here she was about 17

[@mikespears5353]

Barely any makeup, no auto tune, no gimmicks just raw amazing talent.. I miss these days.. GO MONICA SANG BOO

[@TheInsaneBEAST1]

And wearing CLOTHES

[@nathanlonga7540]

Say SAy SOMETHING

[@LonerBecause]

Looks and sounds great! Plus she's a natural talent

[@SunnyIlha]

💥!! Tell it Bro!

[@honeybee2532]

Back then we had no idea the future singers would fall to debauchery on stage for mainstream entertainment

[@kristopherdavis2715]

WOW!!!! I've always knew Monica can sing but damn! Her runs, riffs, lows and ad libs were just amazing within themselves! She just got her 8th #1 hit recently with that commitment song. Man Monica is a true r&b legend 💯😍

[@Shebrew144]

And she was still a lil girl here like 15 or 16.

[@Shebrew144]

Always had that maturity and could stand with grown singers.

[@leonverzuznoel636]

Im here for all these extra sassy Adlibs YOU BETTER SANG MO

[@SunnyIlha]

0:59 falls into it She at the highest level 😲💥

[@LS-no4gz]

Who dat sassy lil 14 year old girl looking every bit of her 38 year old self? Miss Thang!

[@cazino4]

Is she only 14 here?? wow..

[@jaslynjones2282]

She was 15 or 16

[@thetriplethreat3]

L S 15 going on 16, but still!

[@averyjenkins2786]

She turnt 16 October 24 that year

[@tuned_in1831]

@@cazino4 she was 14 when she recorded that song

[@ChyleTryMe]

She is singing her entire face off!!!

[@musicstan6362]

Without even trying

[@AyoBaby]

The WHOLE face

[@divasummer100]

LoL!! Yes she is!

[@markandrews8501]

Love that

[@musicjunkie7549]

Monica knew she was cool. Monica, Brandy and Aaliyah.. Now Them was my girls

[@CMF7692]

Her voice was so mature and strong for her age! DAAAMN.

[@AmberSumerall]

Craig Furlow Brandy and Usher were the same way. Wow! Real deal singers.

[@CMF7692]

@@AmberSumerall That part!

[@LBloggie]

She was in her prime and in her time

[@CelestialGatez]

Singing like she somebody's mother up there. Lol. She's an old spirit.

[@siobhanshavonne7733]

When she first came out I remember saying how does this lil girl sound so grown wow.

[@CelestialGatez]

Siobhan Shavonne Right! Old mannerisms and all.

[@bonitaflor957]

Lol right !

[@Same_ol_jee]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tamekiafoy880]

@@siobhanshavonne7733 ikr....she and i are the same age...and i use to be like she sound like a grown woman....which she had and has a beautiful powerful voice

[@nikarta1]

This was before internet when tv was so cherished. 🙏🏽👏🏻😍

[@angeljohnson6665]

nikarta1 agreed good old days

[@hotmama9772]

Amen to that!

[@muybueno8453]

Ok! I remember being glued to the TV back in the day!! If you didn't catch it then....✌👀👀👀

[@HoneyBee1980]

Beverly Huttinger I Agree I miss the 90’s thank God I’m a 90’s baby

[@yaboiph]

No demand channels, no digital downloads nor streaming content just radio, tv and physical copies.

[@teenadavis4949]

She recorded Why I Love you So much at 12yrs old 🙌🏾 MONICA THE 🐐

[@kingdavid2931]

And that's okay with you? A 12 year old talking about making love in the lyrics?

[@kingdavid2931]

@boredavocadoes Bihhh don't tell me to calm down😭

[@kingdavid2931]

Her voice was strong because her ass thought she was grown!

[@JB-tc1sz]

@@kingdavid2931 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@darricksmith403]

King David we’ll have times changed because you’ve got 8 year olds doing instead of talking

[@booginas]

Her improvisational skills are hard to match. She does the most unexpected runs & ad libs & they usually sound good!

[@marlon-eric]

Natural beauty, natural voice and talent. No wonder why Monica has had such longevity in the industry.

[@MookRio]

Prriodt💯

[@DannyM.D.N.A]

She’s never been given her flowers tho 💐

[@ethanjones467]

@@DannyM.D.N.A Soul Train did for her last year and she did a medley of her songs over the years

[@KingWelshy]

Awww Mo loved her experimental riffs in her songs back in the day. The outstanding quality of her tone shines when she opens up her vowel sounds and on her belting notes. Her natural tone just is just WOW. A massive voice at such a young age. Love Miss Thang era ❤️💕🌹

[@byronadams5130]

Its funny because that's what I miss most about a voice nowadays- the way she used to play with her voice. She seems so safe, I like those experimental runs even if they didn't always work out, haha

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

I didn’t like her early tone sometimes- it was a bit whiny to me

[@KingWelshy]

@@byronadams5130 Nooo Monica and Bey had same issues early career where the riffs were overly done live at times then get out of breath doing them. It's all about placing them in the right parts to give songs a colourful polish. Monica now experienced where her riffs are placed in right spots and power still there but less raw then her younger voice but very STRONG. ❤Mo

[@KingWelshy]

@@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona It would at times but that's just her pure rawness which for 12-14yo vocal prob worked in her favour as gave songs added passion that the average 12-16yo wouldn't be able to produce to songs of such a subject matter particularly live

[@vgreen1106]

Yes Mr King!!!! I love the rawness of Monicas earlier performances!!!! Gimme that nasty soulful rich riff and runs!

[@Marie0575]

This is 23 years ago, and she still looks the same😍. Beautiful, that voice.

[@kristopherdavis2715]

Here 28 yrs later THIS young iconic queen here is a special guest on the pink Friday gag city tour with Nicki Minaj sounding and looking just as amazing as she did here!! My god!! Monica is truly a gem! 🙌🏽🤌🏾

[@liveinviolet2908]

Her outfit can be worn TODAY! She’s wearing the current trends: highlighter green, oversized top, clear shoes, and Versace-like print! Wow 😲

[@jblackinc]

yes . I appreciate this comment . you better know your fashion and the history behind it 😄

[@terellblount5424]

Actually Aaliyah is iconic and more popular and idolized more than brandy and Monica Aaliyah has range and vocals trusttt u sleeping

[@Krzrrazrrokr]

NATsoHIGH ! They would dress Whitney Houston older than her age too

[@kim_fd8938]

@NATsoHIGH ! that was the style in the 90s over size clothes that how all us kids dress bk then

[@tishsharay7509]

NATsoHIGH ! Right I’m 28 we not Wearing this shit lmaooo now certain looks I’m 90s but This ugly she’s beautiful tho 😍

[@JNICEN40]

God given vocals so young....its crazy

[@numberonefan313]

This sounds better than the album version. She is killing this live version. Love Monica.

[@5431Music]

I totally agree - amazing live version

[@irepthatnola7504]

I said the same ❤

[@keishawnlight]

Nah the album version she kills the ending with the BABY, BABY, BABY and the growls omg I love the album version

[@lonitakia4535]

I swear 🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍

[@ChristopherIGomes]

It’s so emotional ... The Originals.

[@Only1Kelz]

Monica gave so much without over-singing (yelling/screaming)! And she looks and sounds the exact same 20+ years later. ❤️

[@MrMystri]

Kelz Davenport I think she wears too much make up now and it takes away her natural beauty, but love her all the same

[@Only1Kelz]

Drew Ricardo I do agree with you there.

[@MrMystri]

Kelz Davenport For real 👍🏽👍🏽

[@ms.titianabab7133]

@@MrMystri But the sad truth is today societies we’re living in the new day and ages wearing new foundation make ups, social media, TikTok, BBL’s, etc.. Many other things are changing in the societies I wish we go back it used to be normal before. Like they were natural beauty before.

[@jessicarichards9540]

I love her old style of singing.

[@colbyjack5736]

Jessica Richards ikr

[@humbled92_Mister]

90s gospel riffs

[@vgreen1106]

So raw so real so unapologetic!!!! Her debut album era was Everything!!!!!!

[@rudolphjones4657]

ImperfectbutRedeemed right that’s was a thing in the 90’s started by the Clark sisters in the late 80’s and then came Whitney Houston and now the 90’s divas brandy, Monica, Aaliyah. All were everything to me..

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@rudolphjones4657 nah. That is totally Whitney 85-88 adlib style when she sang her pop songs live. Filled up the entire songs with adlibs

[@a_awake]

Her tone is golden. And her riffs and runs are sooo good in this clip.

[@1goldbaby]

Black ppl just automatically sing like that,what are runs and riffs?

[@perrymorrisjr]

Incredible! Sounds like Whitney's and Toni Braxton's voice combined!

[@elijahbaxter7163]

Her name is Toni not Tony

[@itsnoahonfire]

That would be Deborah Cox that is a mixture of Whitney and Toni. Monica has her own unique sound.

[@itsnoahonfire]

@@rookie512038 Wrong again.Toni and Tamar sound damn near the same firstly. Tamar has more range and a higher tone. Deborah can sing circles around Tamar. I said what I said! Monica doesnt sound a thing like Whitney or Toni though.

[@byronbostick4310]

Lovely I wouldn’t say Tamar. She doesn’t have Tamar’s range. Tamar is also nasally, while Monica’s tone is more Glottal, and that makes her voice sounds heavier. Kinda like Gladys Knight.

[@byronbostick4310]

And to add, is it really that serious? People can’t have an opinion without people getting mad, and being nasty. Let people have their opinions because it isn’t hurting anyone for them to have them. My goodness.

[@thetriplethreat3]

She’s born Oct 1980 so she was only 15 here, amazing.

[@angeljohnson6665]

thetriplethreat3 oh ok

[@Thorough3000]

Yep and bc her bday is later in the year, she could've been 14

[@fvnaticbychoice]

Nicole Lee This is 1996, she was already 15 going on 16

[@JadeLovesWORLD]

Such a POWERHOUSE. God truly ANOINTED her voice 😊

[@jaylondarby21]

When all you needed was a voice!!!😅❤️❤️. Come on Monica👏🏾👏🏾. Sing!!!!

[@aarongray1908]

She actually sounds better than the record track. Just amazing!!

[@valenciaharris84]

Me and my childhood bestfriend thought we was so in love when this song came out..lol. R.I.P teetee

[@LeroyWareTravels]

Yes me too!!!❤

[@LaCheleWallace]

Oooh, I've never seen this before. This is a treat. She came out blowin'. Sis sho' can sang. Never any problems. Her voice got stronger over the years. She can do some sick things w/ her voice. 5:41 though. That was sick, Mo. I just appreciate good *LIVE* singing. She didn't have to rely on auto-tune or reverb to make it do what it do.

[@mdgamble]

Her voice was definitely better during this time verse now. Monica was my first favorite artist!

[@LaCheleWallace]

I agree. She done got older so it's different, but still good.

[@cometome26]

This woman is hands down the greatest singer ever to do it! She’s so humble and doesn’t need the praise to keep shining and this is why I love you so much!!! My Mo!

[@juicylykapeach]

Whitney is very proud !!! She taught Monica and Brandy a lot of technique and theory when it came to singing ❤️

[@mr.wright9315]

This was b4 whitney

[@AnAdorableWombat]

@@mr.wright9315 before whitney?? Ooh baby how old is you? Whitney been out since the 80s.

[@jonathanmiller291]

@@mr.wright9315 you should hide somewhere with this silliness comment.

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

@@mr.wright9315 As If

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

​@@mr.wright9315Oh you must be trippin

[@strauqq1]

Gosh, how do you get this good? Lol. She's incredible.

[@cmunnerl]

It was nice to hear her just freestyle. She kills it every time.💯

[@mennis1966]

These so called singers today can't do it like this anymore, no tricks, no drowning out by music, no lip sync just pure singing

[@JAYTofficial]

THE GOAT!!!!!!! I love this woman of GOD

[@Alfonziamoses3]

period

[@tylerjames482]

It’s crazy how she appeared more mature at 15 than most women today in their late 20s. God bless who raised her.

[@monique1938]

There is NO WONDER why I love Monica sooo much!!!!!! The runs, scales, and effortless flow. THE BEST!!!!!! #teamMonica!!!!! 🖤 anyone else miss when woman wore fresh face??

[@alexanderphillips4839]

Straight killing vocals with no problem. DAMNNNNN AND ON 14/15

[@Teezer44]

One of the few artists who actually sounded their best when they were still a child. Her tone here is absolutely sublime - rich, full and so strong. Now she uses this strange vibrato and belts beyond her range and that thicker sound has thinned out. Definitely superior here than now.

[@jasondiaz1944]

ok okokok I said this, her prime was way too early for her own good. the best I ever heard her sound here!

[@Queer_Black_Blessed]

Preach

[@ninetimesaday]

Agreed.

[@illtrovert]

I’ve noticed that as well

[@onyxell]

That was the most accurate sum of it completely!

[@chocolatesilksworld6951]

monica is showing out as a kid. I love the woman and mother she's become.

[@Tonia682]

This is crazy for her to be signing live like this at 15. One of my favorite signers.

[@ethanjones467]

When she sung this at the Great Xscape Tour last year. She killed it like it just came out. Love me some Monica!

[@saltedcaramel394]

Loved Miss Thang and this entire vocal era. 😍😊

[@tetemochadc]

Her runs are everything 😍, sang Monica !!! 🎶

[@kaynone1726]

Beautiful voice!! She looks still the same.

[@GlamazonGMR]

Whew! That vocal ride she took us on from 5:42-5:46 👏🏿👏🏿

[@dariusjamison8888]

My absolute favorite part! That was CRAZY!!

[@waltertucker4880]

She did this effortlessly at age 15!!!

[@Robertoni7]

I loved Monica so much during this time. Played the tape ‘til it popped.

[@vgreen1106]

She ATE this!!!!! 90s music was such a blessing!!!!! Talent Beyond Belief Ms Monica!

[@oryfan]

The voice is flawless. The confidence is giving me Lauryn Hill. The rifts are A+++.

[@NoNo-ks4gg]

Man I really miss "THIS" Ms. Thang --- makes you realize that a Singer ain't NO Singer . . . unless she got good material! C'mon Dallas, get this lady some 'really' good songs to sing, Dawg!!!

[@ChefFineaswine]

Monica please go back to singing like this

[@mochas9249]

Please..

[@tatashatrotter1338]

Her first Album, these songs she's singing made me go who the hell is this lil girl!!!!! I was in love ever since!!!! Such an amazing singer! Her voice is crystal clear and Angelic

[@immature1990]

I love this performance she was killing the vocals on the Miss Thang era

[@MyeshaB]

such poise and class

[@williamskatrina7029]

Boi that voice was strong at a young age...Still giving me chills after all these years...Nobody, I mean nobody couldn't fuck with MONICA..them high strong notes🎵🎶🎼 was an still is everything ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@llw53one]

Her voice is just beautiful and golden! Blessed, so powerful, so much control at such a young age! Her voice is still consistent. Love her! Thanks for sharing. Peace and Blessings to all!

[@brightstar8859]

She was only 16 yrs old and she still look the same today, just a little bigger in terms of weight.💜

[@mjc3182]

She was like 13 when this came out 16 when she did the boy is mine album.

[@7mandoblu]

This was back when you actually had to have real vocal talent and had to sing live 😱

[@ANTPHRESSH89]

@7Mandoblu You Better Know It. Yes you can say that again. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tinycoco520]

Tru dat !!!!!

[@rearacheal4655]

Hardcore lol

[@llw53one]

This performance is so captivating!

[@adriananderson28]

Monica is a Extraordinary Talent. ⭐️👑✨❤️✨👑⭐️

[@jamesgunz5970]

She reminds me of jojo they both started recording music at 12 with those big soulful voices sounding much older! Becoming big so young at little girls!

[@ertfgghhhh]

Did u say jojo?.......

[@mochas9249]

Jojo..jodeci??

[@theGoldenMilkyway]

Mocha S Jojo the girl that sings “get out(leave)

[@JaySmith-mz7vg]

@@ertfgghhhh I am hollering 😂☠️

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@JaySmith-mz7vg chile.........maybe mocha is right. He meant jojo from kci and jojo/jodeci He tried it

[@MrBlactye]

I love this performance because she sing the whole songs. Nowadays The artist don't sing the whole songs. Go ahead queen Monica.

[@florazul5240]

She sounds just like her album!!!

[@kaid567]

yes even better

[@KM-oy5yh]

😇✅✔

[@jasondiaz1944]

The best I ever heard her sound live!!

[@vgreen1106]

My FAVORITE live performance of these two gems!!!!!

[@jasondiaz1944]

V Green 0:59 so effortlessly.

[@vgreen1106]

@@jasondiaz1944 yes!!!!!!! Like butter

[@rustyhornzinstrumentalist-7596]

Monica Was Always Dope, She'd Sing Rings Around Much of These So Called "Singers" Out Today.

[@itsnoahonfire]

Why I Love You So Much remains the best song she ever put out.

[@q.9756]

@Noah Williams It’s definitely one of her best but her greatest song has to be “Street Symphony.”

[@rameywatson1]

Thats when I first had a crush on her dang thats been a minute my favorite female singer till this day blessings and congrats on the number 1 song in 2019

[@ANTPHRESSH89]

🗣 LISTEN TO ME WHEN I SAY THIS.. I AM A MUSIC HISTORIAN. I HAVE LISTENED TO COUNTLESS HOURS OF MUSIC FOR 21 YEARS AND I MUST SAY THIS IS THE BEST MOST FLAWLESS PERFORMANCE FROM SOMEONE HER AGE. THE RUNS, THE RIFFS, THE CREATIVITY IN HER RANGE ON THE FLY SINGING LIVE IS VERY DIFFUCLT BUT SHE MONICA IS A ANGEL AND ANGELS MAKE THINGS LOOK EFFORTLESS. THANK YOU MONICA FOR EXISTING. THIS PERFORMANCE GAVE ME THE CHILLS. 🎤🎚🎙👏🏼👏🏼🎙👏🏼🎚❤❤❤❤❤❤🌌🌌🌌🌌

[@Brinx88]

Monica is my 90s idol next to Aaliyah.. Her Voice is still dope till this day. She still in 2019 looks like this Album Miss thang. Iconic Love her

[@lbmuscle]

Monica was way ahead of her time with her powerful vocals and maturity to match.

[@CShannon1991]

I didn’t know that she performed on the MDA Telethon. Wow!

[@Darps101]

Her best version of this song hands down!

[@sharonbyrd3049]

Wow this woman right here living legend

[@CK-ky6ky]

That scatting she did was almost Toni Braxton like. I Loved it.

[@christopheringram93]

Before her time! Wish we had talent like that today Man, we took the 90's for granted!

[@gogotorious]

OMG!!! How can she breathing while non stop singing.

[@Music88954]

When I tell you Mo ate❤❤❤

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

Velvety sound that's solid as gold. Not only is this live performance an R&B home run, this 14 year old brilliant vocalist, aka Monica, delivers jazzy tonal rich runs and ad-libs with the expertise of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn - it is absolutely phenomenal! WHAT! Who else is picking all that up? Come on somebody! So, 46 years ago, a 10 year old girl has her friend pass me a note asking me to be her boyfriend. I was 11 years old and gladly checked the YES box. Her name was Monica Hall. So, now at the age of 57, I can literally hear God’s voice speaking to me in every lyric of this video. I serve an AMAZING God who has blessed my life beyond my comprehension 🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️💯%.

[@twilliams3593]

An artist we can be proud of folks. Talent. No selling of soul and character.

[@britneyhollaway6363]

Such a sweet voice

[@rudolphjones4657]

Omg there will never be any more good talented singers... the children will never know there was a time you had to sing live without them background singers and dancers became a thing

[@hauxbipinson2285]

This performance never gets old to me!!!

[@kishascott1316]

Natural singing and being covered, just singing and appreciating her gift

[@ElFitness101]

FACTS

[@LeroyWareTravels]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I'm her biggest fan!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shongreer]

Brings me back music was so pure. Will we get music back like this again?

[@queenkeesh8660]

She look so young here voice so rich n style n cofidence on point

[@ChefFineaswine]

This is when i loved her voice. Sounded amazing. Beautiful.

[@toketa]

This performance is outstanding!

[@SONAAwareness]

Monica has the best skin I’ve ever seen!!

[@kaylove5997]

#Facts

[@King__IV818]

Monica Monica Monica.. I’m at a loss for words. Your live renditions as a child were SO breathtaking. You SANG your face off as always

[@KEYAkarDASH]

The baddest vocally in this game periodt

[@jeremiahbean7]

The essence of Monicas voice was effortlessly beautiful!!❤️💖💖❤️..and the fact she was 14 is incredible!! #Legend!! #TheQueen

[@samestuffdifferentday5712]

I Remember when this song was on the radio. I was OTR trucking at the time. Before satellite radio every city I went thru I found the black station and this song would be playing. Great stuff

[@lindamouton2489]

WOW. SO YOUNG SOUNDING LIKE THIS. SHE IS STILL BOSS TODAY

[@mjc3182]

Both songs are everything but Before You Walk Outta My Life will forever be my favorite Monica song.

[@liveyourlife1777]

Go head girl! Sang!! She sound so mature!

[@pandekomangrheyndrawidanta3679]

She was very natural, no tattoes on her body, her make up, her clothes and the way she sangs