My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies - And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going (Official)

[@ShadavionGrant]

NO ONE..I REPEAT NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO JENNIFER HOLLIDAY. THIS IS HER SIGNATURE SONG!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@sarahmurphy8030]

Absolutely

[@carlawilliams5-26-27]

I concur

[@anthemnv]

for this song, yes. For a lifetime career, no way. Jennifer Hudson beats her hands down every time.

[@darkangelsu2108]

@@anthemnv lol ..u mean j hud sacrrificied her family to become famous...aint it something that all big stars have a sad dead friend or family before they gain stardom....

[@HiLife4Ewa]

Jennifer is legend in this, but I gotta say, Whitney did a damn good job in her rendition also!

[@gmr7494]

2:49 how epic is that? Conductor waiting for his cue from Holliday as she winds up that signature part of the song

[@deniseguzzi7484]

2:51 is the best part when the orchestra conductor looks at her. She's the best!

[@tableya1488]

He's looking for the queue. 😊

[@ambygretha1226]

INDEED!

[@roslyncarver2369]

Jennifer Holliday ATE that Song and left No Crumbs!!👏🙌🗣That was Extraordinary! You Hear Me!! There Can Never, There Will Never Be Another Jennifer Yvette Holliday 👑🙌❤️

[@cesarce5184]

Can you imagine How much lung Power, vocal Power and note Control she has? She was out this World. Epic

[@timoteosalvacion4943]

Jennifer Holliday owns this song

[@kaigeddes]

Not many singers can control the conductor, but that wave behind her back, priceless.

[@teachershen]

I've seen this clip at lease a hundred times. I feel emotional every single time.

[@joee1984]

Every freakin time she does that long note, sends chills up my spine.

[@spirituallifecoachinginsti7207]

I SAW HER SING THIS LIVE IN BROADWAY PLAY......NOBODY BEATS HER ON THIS SONG.....!!! OVER 30 YEARS AGO.....INCREDIBLE VOICE....I'M 65....SHE IS 61 NOW....!!!

[@ItsJayceChandler]

The thing that makes Ms. Holliday so special as a performer is her ability to play with the audience. She sings so dynamically and evocatively because she doesn't "give it to you" the way you expect: when you expect her to go all out vocally, she holds back; then when you least expect it, she gives everything to you, all while being so natural about it. Wow.

[@singingmanmd]

Jayce Williams yep. Is the same desription of what Dionne warwick would do in her prime and still today sometimes. Surprise after surprise in her live performances

[@tcnbrooklyn2638]

Baby she is a Broadway performer also you know this is where the song comes from the play she got this

[@SpiritualTiasMusic]

Wow!!! Your sooo right ✔️ well said I couldn't put that in worlds lol 😂

[@marvinking9848]

Lol...Boy, Jennifer Holiday doesn't give a damn about "singing pretty" when it comes to belting out this song.

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

Thank you for this !

[@CelestialGatez]

She brought the house down in her signature way. What a QUEEN!

[@Looping21]

What most people don't get it is the fact that anyone can be trained to sing and study hard , but only those who are born with that gift are the ones who will shine , Jennifer Holliday is a mesmerizing and unique vocalist , what she has, comes from her soul and being , please don't you even dare to compare anyone to Ms.Jennifer , I've seen her live many times and she sings with her soul that's a very rare gift , no one can touch her vocals , because absolutely no one can touch her greatness !

[@cassandradennis5685]

Beautifully said 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@danico3070]

I think this performance is really funny

[@rodolfopereira3552]

Wow!! Beautiful words, my sweet friend!! And you are very much RIGHT🙌🙅❤

[@hotice4417]

@@danico3070 I think you're ignorant

[@kcheylin9957]

Hope she was the final performer that night. Who in the world could follow that. !!

[@doggg74]

This is my favorite live performance by anyone. She is truly amazing. I would so love to see her being honored for her contribution to music.

[@roslyncarver2369]

Absolutely 💯

[@TheBakko343]

Some singers fall victims to their own voices because they are so powerful the industry doesn't know what to do with them. They can't be put neatly into a genre, so they have a hit here and there and then fade off into the sunset. Unfortunately, I think that describes the great talent of Jennifer Holliday's voice that remains raw and unrefined.

[@123reletive123]

so true, its the same with Debbie Henry

[@mattelmrsbeasley]

I so agree

[@TheBambinoitaliano]

She is a freak of nature. No one can package her commercially.

[@lovelytrisha465]

God! I love for pointing that out!! i absolutely love Jennifer Holiday!

[@lovelytrisha465]

missed "love you'

[@50sVintage]

Extraordinary. Just extraordinary. Whether 25 or 55, she's the only one who can perform this number.

[@sweekruthi9969]

She really tells a story with her singing

[@Kibouo]

2:51 - That conductor in the background looks like he's turning around in astonishment!

[@nahuelma97]

Thought that myself, then I realized he's looking at her to see when he needs to sign the band for them to continue playing

[@ostadmifarmayad5783]

At that moment Jenifer was the conductor!

[@bradly2007]

Jennifer not only blew the conductor away but everyone in Carnegie Hall knew they were witnessing extraordinary greatness, the lady can sing a storm like nobody...

[@kandiraines1843]

He looks like he is waiting for the right moment to start the music back up.

[@vegasbaby3669]

Lol he sure does

[@sbss924]

I feel sorry for the person that had to come on after her performance. WOW. She sang the hell out of this song...GREAT PERFORMANCE-OUTSTANDING~!!!!!.

[@mochs62512]

For real though! Id be like "im following THAT???" ::hops in taxi and speeds off::

[@ShowtuneSampler]

Fortunately, that person was Liza Minnelli - who got a standing ovation for just walking onstage!

[@adamgregory5274]

Liza's performance was poor

[@SymbolicFlame]

And I am not living without this video!

[@markeishajordan3458]

Amy S Yesss!

[@071oakland]

She's the originator of this song decades back. Everyone else that follows her is totally using her Direction Talent anointing and format!!

[@odettecampbell-morris9585]

I saw it. Love J. Holiday so much.

[@knowhere324]

Ha!! the conductor at 2:52...he's all 'Daaayum GURL!!' This song gives me chills every time

[@goldfaust8613]

He’s waiting for his queue

[@kipholt9874]

Thank You Jesus! Jennifer's Voice Is Truly Annointed And A Gift! I Needed To Here This Today, As My Spirit Was Lifted And My Soul Filled With Joy!

[@AfrodityJones]

Khia says you can have success off of one song. This woman and HER SONG ARE TIMELESS!

[@RobertPagano226]

I was fortunate to see this show with all the leading ladies of many of the musicals they were in. This was one hell of a show and all of them were brilliant.

[@davebear65]

I'm crying. This is perfection personified. Still to this day. I love you Ms. Holiday!

[@thatguy9760]

I’m so IMPRESSED on how she took IMMACULATE CARE OF HER INSTRUMENT!!! She SANGS Powerful and Hard and the RUNS ARE DEADLY!!!! How has she KEPT THAT VOICE IN TACKED for Sooooo long singing, I mean SANGING Sooooo hard. This song is part of the soundtrack to my early days as a youth.

[@kevinhawk9790]

No one can ever compare to her talent.

[@isaacortiz4617]

Jlo.

[@beaellie9766]

@@isaacortiz4617 Bahahahahaha

[@pennymitchell4956]

She’s the only one I mean only one can sang this song I’m a Gospel singer I tried but I can’t compare to this woman she’s truly anointed to sang this even with her struggles with MS sickness she still tries too keep on keeping on, I love you Jennifer

[@irenarudnicki5485]

Never See a Singer Like her. This Song was on on of my Albums. Amazing. 🏂🌾

[@alanduran3178]

one of the best performance and one of the hardest song ever !!!!!

[@rolanobando2963]

As much as I love Jennifer Hudson, whenever I think about this Song, THE ONLY WOMAN that comes to mind, Is The GREAT Jennifer Holliday! This Is and always Will be... HER SONG! ❤❤❤

[@wouldntuliketokno3783]

This song will never get old.

[@tamarapills3860]

SHE IS THE BEST AT THIS SONG, HER VOICE IS AMAZING.

[@j.d.1001]

I love how there are so many tell-tale signs of the synchronicity between her and the band!

[@alainb68]

Well, when you watch and listen a video like that, when you know, not personally, but when you have followed Jennifer Holliday all your life and you know deep down, what she has been through, it's a standing ovation, it's really something you absolutely need to do for her, because she had a TOUGH life, she has never been accepted for who she was, and who she is. She kept going no matter what with a strong determination, although she went through depression and hard time. So I stand up for her, because I think she is amazing. And also a dear kind hearted person. Thank you Jennifer. We love you

[@toyzettejefferson2660]

Alain Bitton so true beautiful words about such a legend

[@uzoei]

Her life is like effie tho..

[@user-qk8vq2sm1n]

The iconic wafting of a fart at 4:00 is everything.

[@JohnJohn-ec5bu]

Besides just owning this song, it's amazing how she can do all that growling and such and remain so clear on the other notes.

[@cyro9572]

I love Jennifer Holiday.... One of my favorite

[@willec7105]

I could watch this a million times and be just as delighted and moved every time. Whatever that special ingredient/secret sauce is, Jennifer has it.

[@marklopez1148]

wow! look how Jennifer Holliday gave the command to the musicians. awesome!

[@Rosiesausagebottom]

Sheridan smith E

[@eaqua56]

As soon as she hit that first note, tears just flowed

[@alfredtovar6451]

she became this song, thats why no one will ever sing it better than her, not whitney or even the great aretha franklin or patti labelle

[@misssyl460]

J'adore vos références 🙂

[@cassandradennis5685]

Thats right. This is J. Holliday signature song💖💖

[@jeromejackson6111]

No truer words we're ever spoken!

[@SawyerTamayo]

The signal at the end, makes me woah, then watch! No bg music, just my voice inatead, legend is legend

[@cruisedrew3624]

Remember seeing her perform in Dreamgirls in Atlanta in the early 2000's.... I was on a 1st date, while she was singing this song, my inner drag queen jumped out and I was screaming, clapping, dancing and lip syncing... needless to say, we only had 1 date... but I live to say I seen the one and only Ms. Holiday perform this song live.

[@masonmaddux61788]

It was 2006 at The Fox! I was there! Absolutely life changing.

[@markyoung7151]

I took MARTA across town!! Two trains and a bus to be there!! I was not about to miss the one and only Ms. Holliday 😂😂😍😍

[@cruisedrew3624]

July 2002.. I found my ticket stub. Either way... it was life changing.. will NEVER forget that performance.

[@beaellie9766]

@@masonmaddux61788 She played the role in Atlanta several times during their summer seasons.

[@hijamanooneelsecansingthis9084]

jennifer hudson cannot compete with this WOMAN

[@wanderlust62]

Jennifer Holiday is not just another phenomenal voice. She owns depths of raw emotions that no artist can touch... ever.

[@MBML76-t1l]

She's not trying to. 🤷‍♂️

[@bertrandndakwi5933]

Don't compare artists. Each have their strength. Appreciate them individually

[@BobSullivanAKABuffy]

First song to pop up on my iPod shuffle this morning. Great start to a beautiful day.

[@steveweinstein3222]

The acoustics at Carnegie Hall are perfect for her voice.

[@chrisk2734]

I'm not going...I am going to replay this video.

[@CoolBreeze1968]

DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN MS HOLIDAY VOICE FROM THE MOST HIGH ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PowerDiva]

I love how after she bows to the audience, she turns to acknowledge the band. It's such a subtle move, but it is important. She is the star in that moment, but she remembered all of the people behind her, who helped her shine.

[@TheRealDrayBreezy]

She came from Broadway, saluting the orchestra is pretty standard

[@waynes.1247]

4:00 she tells the conductor to stop the orchestra. What a voice...awesome!!

[@diggerhoward4078]

No, that's the arrangement.

[@brenoleitebrito2471]

That's power.

[@carlawilliams5-26-27]

She didn't need them!!!!!

[@shena9789]

🥰🥰Yes, She told THEM to STOP! She Free Style, Went Off Script. Did You see the Conductor counting, he Turned Looked. He dropped the Wand in Shock. She was holding the note and going on to the next Note without taking another breath.

[@VicenteAugustoOficial]

I just love this "Looove me AH AH AH!!!" 3:55 hahaha my favorite!

[@iKETOURAGE]

I love when she does the pose the final few bars.It was Effie's defining moment.

[@anadufus1531]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 ¡ waaaoooo ! El final épico 😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🙏 parece mentira pero no me canso de verla ni escucharla👌🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥 honestamente no estaba buscando esto pero, queevaaa no puedo dejarla pasar🤭 siempre me pasa, no lo puedo superar 🙈❤️❤️🙋🏾‍♀️🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

[@gustavoborgesrossi5362]

I think the Hudson an extraordinary singer, but OMG Holliday is the better for this song. Perfect!!!

[@nico114334]

holiday is the original

[@rosiemangum1496]

I love Hudson version.

[@divaslive6953]

Nobody beats the original. Period. 💪💪💪

[@swisschoklate736]

Gustavo Borges Rossi jenn hol is light years of advancement away from jhud PERIOD

[@misssyl460]

Normal c'est sa chanson, personne, jamais ne remplacera ni ne fera mieux que l'orignal(e)...Mme Holliday 💖💞

[@XX-gy7ue]

THIS WOMAN IS A POWERHOUSE AND A STAR - if she only sung this one song , her name is written in gold forever ! just for that ' ha ha ' an actress with a voice like a tank at top speed !

[@capturedbyervs]

4:00 that hand wave to stop the music! she controls it to the max!

[@marvinking9848]

Lol... Boy, Jennifer Holiday doesn't give a damn about "singing pretty" when it comes to being out this classic song, LOVE IT !

[@marypeyton2461]

No one will ever sing this song better than Jennifer Holliday! 🫶

[@TheVisions888]

She is a true legend and gifted singer, and actress . I recall her Back in Dreamgirls 1981 to 1984, A true gift never dies and she is a gift.

[@bradly2007]

Jennifer Holliday's astonishing performance brought Carnegie Hall to its feet, brilliant performance makes one wonder why the Music Industry hasn't tapped in to this great talent in the recording studio, guess all the creative wonders of the past who would have are gone, nobody compares to this phenomenal singer and thankful youtube has many of her stunning performances to savor and enjoy over and over...funny to see conductor turn several times looking shocked at the greatness he is witnessing!

[@latn-mport]

So proud the beautiful lady is a Texan!

[@simeonrodriguez7702]

Latn Mport

[@kameronhunt1962]

Haha Texas has some amazing singers that's for sure. Love my state 😊

[@sandraatkins2539]

Beautiful Ms Jennifer sang Heaven into that song. She looks and sounds like a million.❤❤❤❤💯

[@williamfisher4199]

This is her song, others can try to master the Holliday, but Jennifer has it locked up; this is her signature and always will be known as her song

[@geraldlawson1011]

OMG! Lord have mercy. I remember as if it was yesterday when I first heard Jennifer Holiday sung this song and it still moves my spirit. God bless you real good.

[@elilang2707]

Out of all the MANY performances of this song that I have seen and that have been recorded, this is by far the best! I still get chills watching her literally chew up this song and spit it out!

[@joelglass]

Same

[@socalmusiclovr]

she "brought down the house"!

[@manuelorozco7760]

My thought exactly

[@guesswhatimirish]

You mean she brought down CARNEGIE FUCKING HALL

[@rongross309]

THAT...is a MASTER CLASS in how to sing! T.H.E...B.E.S.T...E.V.E.R...

[@IMSUCHAGENTLEMEN]

I love when she gasp

[@dddddadadad1796]

Ms. Holiday is one of the best singers, and also one of the most kind, sweet, and nice women I’ve ever met. Love her!

[@BillMichel]

This performance gave me chills! ❤

[@keithsmits6203]

Totally Awesome in EVERY WAY

[@JeffreyLawhead]

Jennifer Holiday is outstanding beyond words.

[@blessedandfavored9242]

To be able to sang this song after hundreds of nights of performing it back to back & with her weight lost & with her aging (perfectly) with the same power is nobody but Yah

[@sharifulnizam3902]

really amazing the voice of this singer.

[@SawyerTamayo]

Make it blue, if u watching this November 2020 ❤️💕🎊🌟

[@johnfong2817]

A Unique talent... what more can you say! There are some artists who are so unique that no one can ever "copy" them! Jennifer is certainly one!

[@marklopez1148]

that growl so awesome

[@decafmocha211]

One of the greatest performances ever.

[@jalpaca1264]

I just keep coming back to this, it's mesmerising

[@irvinbohac8460]

J.Holliday gave this song actual LIFE. No one compares to her.

[@fernandonil3531]

This song, it's beautiful, and the voice of Jennifer Holliday is unique.

[@cassandradennis5685]

Jesus!!! Incredible!!❤

[@gastonibarra1833]

Su voz y la manera en la que interpreta es tan impresionante siempre que hace que uno no tenga ni en cuenta sus pelucas 😅... Sin duda debería tener el reconocimiento x semejante talento

[@Wisdom2812]

That ending gets me every time! 🤩

[@willawalmsley]

The facial expressions make it that much better. Pure classic👌🏻 Best performance of the song ever.

[@cos2mer2]

I cry like a baby every time I hear that song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MK-yz4ww]

At the early age of 21, she sang this undeniably hard song every single night for 2 consecutive years.

[@dwgm1022]

This is one of my fav performances of her singing this song. One of many. ❤

[@manuelorozco7760]

Jennifer took Carnegie Hall to church big time with the Act One finale that made her a legend! NBC's upcoming Hairspray Live would need someone like her for the role of Maybelle.

[@thekingofshade_1]

I Think She Would Do Good In That Role. But Jennifer Hudson Will Do Just Fine

[@manuelorozco7760]

And did fine is just what Hudson did. Hairspray is NBC's best live musical yet

[@gavendownman3788]

It's true what they say the original is always the best. .. she will always own this song no matter how many people sing ..it .. 🌹🌷🌹😎

[@claudiopiscitelli2610]

❤❤❤❤ imposible creerlo está mujer es de verdad??? Maravillosa,Diva total 🎼🎹🎹🎶🎶🎵❤️💋

[@johnhealey3549]

Holliday owns it Period. From the first time I heard her sing this that November day in Boston 1981 before it ended up on Broadway..the soundtrack was not out yet it wouldn't be out untill the following April ..the only way you heard her sing it was to go see the show

[@andreasbahadir1313]

BRILLIANT! the BEST Voice ever!

[@rebekahp1624]

I keep coming back to this time and time again ........ Have to say that I think this is one of the very best songs/performances EVER! What a voice - what a talent - super fab - wish I had been there to see it! This is simply awesome!

[@evascojb]

I love powerful singers and she is the first one!

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

Even the conductor was shook she saaaaang !

[@xinvanhorn2055]

I can’t listen to this song without crying 😭 it’s just so beautiful