Musical Theatre Coach Reacts to Memory 'Cats' Jennifer Hudson

[@sgmlol]

I LOVE how she sings the “it’s so easy to leave me” line in this performance!

[@hi_imcurtis]

That vocal fry on “eeeeasy” sent me 🤗

[@itzzangelcake]

Same tho

[@djtimosan4465]

THATS VOCALIST FRY

[@PatsyC57]

She made me cry, and I never cared for the song before. Gorgeous.

[@shanellbailey7105]

I'm the opposite, I've always loved this song. I did cry though, she did a fantastic job with this song.

[@rhondabentley9694]

What a voice....This was not only beautiful singing of a beautiful song; it was fabulous acting with completely untethered emotional power through fabulous singing....high notes, low notes, pauses, power, gentleness.......Jennifer Hudson is perfection.....

[@NutsieWutsie]

Jennifer Hudson deserves more spotlight than what they give her. She is a wonderful black soprano, with an outstanding technique, a unique tone, power, control, she works so much to be so good. Always connecting emotions and voice. I mean she's a queen. Great job JHud, I wasn't expecting any less from you.

[@MetusDragon]

Lol spotlight 😂

[@cherrellgreen6372]

@@MetusDragon That was my song!🤣🤣

[@Vaderlover203]

Controversial opinion but... she is a million times better than Beyonce in my opinion

[@scarletflame229]

I was literally thinking this exact comment. Thank you. JHud is an underrated Queen. We see you. You’re amazing.

[@spectraa7726]

@@Vaderlover203 she doesn't have the precise control beyonce has ,beyonce is far more resonant with the belts too , her Headvoice is weak and under utilized for a singer of her calibre, beyonces Headvoice is far more superior to hers and Beyonce has more developed lower notes, it's definitely just your lack of musical knowledge because based on scientific facts!! She isnt a 100 times better .

[@thelonelyghosts9004]

As a classically trained pianist I re-listened to the two final piano notes over and over and over. I can tell this was an acoustic piano (probably Steinway or Bosendorfer) - and whoever tuned that thing HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD TOTALLY ON THAT LAST DOUBLE NOTE!!! Ah! Satisfying!

[@lisaclark1181]

I can't even play chop sticks but I love the piano and I too listened to those last notes a few times.

[@lorebay2593]

Yes, great piano, but other than Streisand, this is the best version of the song I ever heard, her voice is just beautiful.

[@roger1296]

I must say Elaine Paige, Betty Buckley, Barbara Streisand, and now Jennifer Hudson each have made this song their own when they each sang it on stage or in recording.

[@obibraxton2232]

Yeah perfect vocal she was controlled (usually she can be accused of over singing) but she delivered a beautiful and chilling rendition that was both emotive and strong.

[@gunnyking7890]

Jennifer has really worked hard in improving her control - I'm a huge fan of hers and I there were times I thought she was a bit reckless in her runs but she has really improved. But, I love the times she just lets go too.

[@childofgodforever6614]

Well said

[@omegathornton1671]

Improve what to water down her voice to suffice white people she was always great it’s just so many trying to sound like her Jennifer is a Grammy winner now people are trying to out sing her whatever😼

[@crispri3919]

@@omegathornton1671 No singing isn't just about unlimited power on every single note. Sometimes you have to know how to reign back your voice and sing soft because the point of certain songs or certain moments in songs is to give off a more vulnerable restrained sound. Think of the beginning of this song it wouldn't have had much build up to the moment where she let go if she had just started the song out belting.

[@shanellbailey7105]

I thought that she would over sing the song as well. I am pleasantly surprised at how well she performed. Her rendition of this song is very unique and I enjoyed every moment of it.

[@ALightInTheForest]

What I love about it is the vulnerability - the acapella section at the beginning sets the emotional tone....it's a different version, of course, and I think Streisand and Page's versions will always be the most iconic versions, but I love this one....

[@gunnyking7890]

There is video with Elaine, in an interview, passing the torch to Jennifer. Classy celebrities are not afraid of this - records are broken everyday. Another positive is Elaine and the song receiving a lot of press right now. I'm looking forward to seeing JHud sing this in the movie.

[@MrLuis85698]

Streisand is the only one that nail the final high note in a pianissimo fashion , no one dead or alive have been able to do that , not Even Page

[@str.77]

Nothing beats Elaine Page's version.

[@nahuelma97]

Stunning. I think she was pulling emotions from her personal life, the death of her mom and sister when she was younger, the nostalgia and the sadness there, I sort of recognized that immediately in her face and voice. Beautiful how she turned it into this amazing performance

[@luisgonzalezramirez5112]

They left her a tragic gift. Whenever she needs to deliver an emotional moment, she knows exactly what to think of, them. God bless Jennifer.

[@EddieJamesUX]

Jennifer Hudson is an incredible singer - able to sing anything and make it work. This is my second favorite version after Streisand's. JHud really makes you feel the song and really hear the lyrics. She really is an incredible actress too. Impressed.

[@rolandbaldwin]

Yes I'm with you on that. Streisand's is iconic. JHud is indeed my second favourite now.

[@debbienockels7255]

I also agree that although this is a great performance by Jennifer Hudson, IMO nothing can compare to Streisand’s version.

[@lorebay2593]

Can sing anything

[@jannysalmtz6169]

She always gets me through. When she sang “Golden Slumbers” in Sing! she made me cry of how she beautifully sings.

[@darylesells19]

Another great rendition of hers, I was scared to listen to “Golden Slumbers” for a few years there. Then loved it as soon as I heard the first line or so.

[@fmjs5146]

Agree 100%. I watched Sing not expecting anything in particular and then Golden Slumbers hit me like a freight train. Manly tears just shot out of my eyes haha

[@helgar791]

Cats growl. A very dramatic and emotional reading by Jennifer. I'm happy she chose this way instead of a say, over the top, too many runs version. That would have totally distracted from the moment this occurs in the musical. I agree: hair raising, deeply emotional, and poignant. As a professional, I don't think she had or needed much coaching. Knowing the history of this song and the many, many versions of it, this was a conscious choice to reel it in. Bravo.

[@Thiago-px9ev]

Lets just be honest, Jennifer need some great songwriter to put her on top charts again. She has a golden voice, she is an amazing person and she deserves better recognition for that voice.

[@juanmarcuslopez3018]

@@TheMotherofTacos so true

[@mgdkns6678]

Totally agree!!!!!

[@deepthinker4893]

She knows how to Captivate an emotion and that’s what I love about Jennifer, emotion to a degree would beat someone who has none and would sing it better. It’s about feeling the music and my hairs are standing up🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@simplydepressed]

Elaine Paige, Betty Buckley, Nicole Scherzinger and now JHud are my favorites.

[@cynthiakitt3612]

Totally agree!!!!

[@mattk2497]

Thank you for your review!! 👍🏻🙏 Jennifer hands down has done the most beautiful most breathtaking version of “Memory” that I have ever heard . I absolutely loved it . Truly perfection on every level... The emotion in her voice , her natural stage presence and that beautiful voice of hers touched me deeply. My goosebumps and tears proves it. Jennifer is one of the best singers out there - a master vocalist ... well done Jennifer !!! ❤️

[@deanrobinson711]

I love Jennifer Hudson. I wish she was still a judge on the voice.

[@rlly_james_smh1744]

The growl was JHud giving the song a lil flavor & letting loose for a moment...she didn't sing any of the song in her full voice tbh

[@MonteCarloGuru]

Its calls for restraint

[@alexisvocalist]

I went to see the movie last night and I had tears streaming down my face during this song. It's even better in the film! Beautiful

[@kemariemaragh-campbell6721]

JENNIFER HUDSON IS THE VOICE OF A GENERATION . EXCELLENT DELIEVERY , THE PAUSE AT DIFFERENT MOMENTS SHOWED HER ADDED BROKENESS ,CONTROL,VOICE AND THE EMOTION IN HER PERFROMANCE WAS DELIVERED WITH ABSOLUTE GRACE AND QUALITY. THE BEST SINGER OF THIS GENERATION HANDS DOWN . PS; THE GROWL SHE ADDED WAS ACTUALLY EMPHASIS OF THE MESSAGE IN THE SONG . LOVED IT !!!

[@1PrinceJay]

Ladies and Gentlemen from South Side of Chicago, Illinois the one and the truly only J HUD!!

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Stunning performance here. She sings so beautifully and passionately. Lovely.

[@coralxoxo3417]

Literally had chills with the big moment 😭 love jen hudds

[@johntilbury5388]

It made me cry because it was so emotional and seeing her sing it in the film is amazing

[@astraliaakbar722]

I very much love her handling of this song! Jennifer gave it an interpretation that took the song to another place, and I LOVED GOING ON THE JOURNEY WITH HER IN IT. Every nuance, PERFECTION. WOW, it’s a space ride, all by itself! Great 👍🏽 Work Jennifer Hudson!

[@honperryhill]

This gave me CHILLZ. my gawd.

[@itzzangelcake]

When she sang “A street lamp dies, another night is over” it sent me I loved that line

[@MsStormwizard]

Great singer she just opens her mouth and this massive sound comes out that's make goose pumps

[@RealmsOfEnchantment]

She made this film her singing Idris Elba acting.. but this song I wanted to give her a standing ovation in the cinema

[@omegathornton1671]

I love everything about Jennifer’s voice she never over sings songs she has a gospel background but it’s okay if you get someone emulating or imitating soul singers/R&B like Jessie James with all of those runs no one ever complaints about them I enjoyed it it’s one of my favorite renditions of the song💗😼

[@mistergaga1701]

OMG! I was just about to request you to do this reaction after your recent video of Memory. Thank You So Much! Love love love from Chicago

[@Bay6768]

I loved Jennifer Hudson in CATS it was worth more than what the movie ticket cost, to me it was a priceless performance/ rendition of this song....that I have heard hundreds of times by other artists and cats performers had never brought me to tears as hers did in the Movie, and Her vocals here on the voice is just so on point, spot on stellar ....I'm deceased by it! Bravo to Jennifer!!!!

[@mgdkns6678]

Same here. Her segment in the movie was outstanding and soooooo touching! She is phenomenal!❤️

[@bobbyeeh6797]

lady i hope you know she’s the next queen of soul. she captures your soul. she knows that’s. that’s why u love her.

[@dstudios3334]

this performance made me cry out loud 🤣😭 i loved it

[@aypapimercado7075]

Jennifer did a lot better than I thought she'd do. Excellent!

[@SabrinaZiy]

Just saw the movie!! It was lovely and whimsical. The perfect escape hahah I love quirky movies

[@MD-ow3nc]

girl stop lying, it’s literally the worst movie in history and nothing in there is lovey at all.

[@leonardolucasrs]

still the best rendition of this song

[@wtvr92]

Your genuine excitement for this song melted my heart 🤗.

[@IAMMOVIN4WARD]

Breathtakingly beautiful.👏🏾🎤🎶❤️

[@FalardeMusicaeLegal]

The movie is an one way ticket to the Uncanny Valley, really

[@amandamctyre8390]

Amazing !!! Cried like a baby during the movie !!!

[@mouhamedkassem8938]

We are truly blessed to be in time when Jennifer Hudson perform she is such a talented very well trained yet emotional singer she delivers power and emotion when she is singing she is probably my favorite vocalist.... much love and respect

[@rashadwalker7203]

You looked so EMOTIONAL reacting to her rendition!!! I can tell this performance touched you and brought back some serious nostalgia!!! Jennifer GREAT JOB! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Andre.1966]

Stunning indeed. I had a tear or two despite the stop starts...I'll go watch it in its entirety now.

[@AndyHolloway87]

Its because she can sing and always has been amazing xxx

[@matyeilo]

I remember seeing the CATS musical in elementary school. So excited for the movie!

[@matthewstuart720]

Love you’re videos Georgina, I like how your so fair with you’re reviews. Keep em coming 👏👏

[@stephenanthony3094]

I love your channel. I love how you love singing and how you give us your critiques.

[@skyavalanche]

As an Actress, TOPS...with her voice secondary to her Sincere Emotion IMHO

[@Neil-t4m]

Jennifer Hudson is amazing,I listen and love her album's she is amazing ❤❤

[@chadshere]

Vocal coach. You are for real. Keep the vids coming

[@winsomeedwards5000]

This is like magic

[@pablady347]

I loved this version of Memory. I've listened to Jennifer, Barbara Streisand, Elaine Paige and Betty Buckley sing it. All of them did a great job. But, in terms of gut wrenching emotions, my top two would be Jennifer and Betty Buckley as their versions had me in tears. Bravo to all these ladies as they are all great. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 But, my emotional favorites are Jennifer and Betty.

[@karen9480]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻FANTASTIC 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 JHUD is one talented lady 👍🏻

[@scarletflame229]

So pleasing to hear as always and emotionally captivating. I tear up every time I hear this version; that is very hard to make me do.

[@XENTHERAPEUTICS]

No cat costume lets the words of this song really be focused upon and felt. Jhudd brought a delicate emotional experience to this. Anyone can enjoy the beauty of these lyrics in this performance vs seeing so much costume and makep. Loooove.. no other performers have executed this with so much soul

[@AndySaenz]

Wow, Jennifer Hudson did a fantastic job with this song! I cannot wait to go see CATS soon just to hear her sing it in that movie too! She’s 2nd only to Elaine Paige. In my opinion, Elaine did it the best.

[@rushofblood994]

I know you’ve done quite a few Xtina videos already, but I’d love to see you react to her performing It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World at the Grammys. It’d be really interesting to hear you talk about how she pays homage to James Brown’s vocal style blended with her own. Not to mention it’s one of the most iconic live performances of all time in my opinion.

[@firstname6822]

Heartfelt and beautiful.

[@marvinboswell6889]

J-hud is absolutely a world class talent

[@Shadow2pointO]

There goes jennifer Hudson!😄

[@weyosmith6765]

The growl is a stylistic choice but is still technical and done correct. Please make sure to mention your opposition is simply your personal preference to any impressionable up n coming singers who may watch this.

[@musicmasher3425]

Thanks to Georgina, whenever I hear the unnecessary “h” it’s very noticeable.

[@youssefsbai806]

The distortion or what ever techniq she used it in the " its so easy ... " part was magnificent + a lot of emotions were delivered through the whole performance 💜

[@jairaj05]

I just love Jhud❤ She did a super amazing job with this! And I loved your reaction to it!! Just too good!

[@GrannysWanderingSpirit]

I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@joseffwilliams7369]

Check out Heather Headley's version

[@MusicmanDavid]

One of my favorites.👍

[@rstuart5418]

I love these videos, even when I don't like the songs. You put the video on and the positive energy just flows out. Thank you and enjoy your Christmas :-)

[@cindygordon7607]

Absolutely magnificent! Bravo!

[@LilCraftyNook]

I noticed the first time she sang ...”what happiness is” she left off the “h” and slid into it. Maybe a breathy thing? Obviously still beautiful-an iconic song. But I still love Elaine Page. 😊🙌🏻

[@bballerryday]

Lil Crafty Nook she does that too when singing hallelujah, she slides into the h and omits it

[@donthomas6080]

Very impressive

[@Neil-t4m]

Jennifer Hudson is in my top 3 of favourite singer,amazing singer,I don't watch films so haven't seen cats

[@johnvincent3995]

I honestly think her version is very amazing, technique and emotions were present, I can't argue with how amazing she is, I live for her.

[@jasont855]

She was awesome, honest vocal coach.

[@edmondulaj7653]

Since there is almost nothing to criticise,except of what the expert noticed,i'd add that keeping ''has begun'' low doesn't,according to my opinion,fit with the meaning of the frase.

[@kennethwilson5833]

I think what she did well was she performed it, rather than just sang it. A lot of singers make it about them, rather than the character.

[@lavazza42]

Stunning I love her

[@marvinboswell6889]

One word Beautiful ..period

[@fordtalk6924]

I was wondering who was gonna be the first vocal coach to try to judge the Olympic size singer.

[@BretValdez]

This is the most emotionally gripping version in my opinion. I’ve watched this so many times since it’s been uploaded and I tear up every time. The restraint signifies so much as it is. I think it is absolute perfection and now my favorite version of this song. Elaine was vocally masterful but I could feel her acting the song whereas with Jennifer I feel her emoting the song. Both brilliant either way 💖

[@anthonytaylor7761]

Why I can’t find this video??? Anyone

[@shanellbailey7105]

She didn't do bad at all, this was a great song choice for her.🤩👏👏

[@stevenrhodes]

Wow. She’s our best female vocalist right now, hands down.

[@cvt-nw7qf]

@BTS R KINGS ok we know u like Korean singer. 🥴😒😑

[@memberofthelambily1340]

Dang I’ve been subscribed for like a year now back when you were at like 9k subscribers

[@xxRebeccaLaurenxx]

She arguably sings this better in the film. I look forward to seeing the reaction video for her performance in that

[@paytonthomas1363]

AMAZINGGGG

[@BWR82]

I love the musical Cats too! Seen it in Hamburg in 1994 it was wonderful! And Jennifer Hudson has such a great voice.

[@nezkeys79]

The growl was awesome!🔥😍

[@desireemacdonald1813]

Does anyone have the link to the original video? I found a few of her singing this but not this version and it is my favorite.

[@RealTakerslady]

JHud slayed it

[@theresag1969]

Yet she didn't win because of Simon Cowell. Jeez!

[@omariii9112]

she didnt need that win, she won an oscar lol

[@hyrtthyrtt3743]

1969Vanessa G I think they knew she didn’t need help or to get signed

[@carterhargrow466]

Right he done let Jennifer hudson and amber riley go. Two amazing singers but look at them now 🤩

[@Bloooooooooooppp]

Her season was packed full on talent. Fantasia was a force on American Idol.

[@KaitlynSchulz]

i just watched your “who sings memory the best” video and this just popped up in my recommended!

[@hevertonfonseca9366]

J-hud is just awesome!

[@mohammedelfashny8761]

Superb

[@basilrodericks7791]

Can't thru the tears.

[@anthonyquarles5762]

Elaine Paige ??? Lol are we forgetting the legendary performance by Betty Buckley at the Tony Awards

[@deniseworkman2333]

Stunning!

[@ryanmitchener275]

Gorgeous version! Beautiful emotion, love love love JHud! But Elaine Paige still owns this song.

[@rebmil7171]

Only problem is this is not the movie rendition. Stark difference

[@prp134]

Reb Mil what’s the difference? I refuse to sit through cats again. I hate the musical with the exception of this song.

[@amandalove1987]

There's a world of difference between a live version and a film version. This live version was actually decent.

[@suziejane1008]

Love you, Georgina! x

[@christianoazzuro6711]

I know you've also done a clip while you were singing in a studio something from a movie musical or smth.Can't remember though which one it was but your duet was so fine.Since you like musical theatre Do try react to TOMMY JOHANSSON"s cover to "ANTHEM" from CHESS musical that Tim Rice and ABBA'S Benny and Bjorn wrote.That guy is a guitarist to the Power metal band Sabaton.But he's also a tenor.His performance on this is simply breathtaking and very movingFor me better than the original 1984 version.Chills.