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

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies - And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going - Jennifer Holliday
Recorded Live: 9/28/1998 - Carnegie Hall - New York, NY
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[@shadaviongrant7605]

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!

[@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 👑🙌❤️

[@TheReturnOfStephan1]

A buddy of mine used to work in a Times Square record store around 1999, where Ms. Holiday was a frequent customer. He ALWAYS said that she was one of the funniest, sweetest most humble people whom he'd ever had the pleasure of meeting.

[@sofumba]

I can attest to this because I worked in a building where she conducted her business in Atlanta, GA and I'd see her every week. Since I too am a singer, we had great discussions about Music and the industry. She once told me that she sometimes grew tired of singing this song, but I reminded her that it was her 'Signature' song like 'Respect' was for Aretha Franklin. Ms Franklin once said she also was weary of singing Respect, but she said it paid the bills, and Respect was what people always wanted to hear, so she adjusted. Jennifer agreed, and I also told her that she absolutely KILLED it every time she sang it. After 40 years of singing it, it would only continue to get better like Fine Wine. So glad she protects her voice with no smoking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

[@kaigeddes]

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

[@cesarce5184]

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

[@CelestialGatez]

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

[@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!

[@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....!!!

[@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.

[@user-vp9es4bi2d]

She's not trying to. 🤷‍♂️

[@bertrandndakwi5933]

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

[@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 💯

[@joee1984]

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

[@timoteosalvacion4943]

Jennifer Holliday owns this song

[@gmr7494]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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 !

[@sweekruthi9969]

She really tells a story with her singing

[@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

[@davebear65]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@50sVintage]

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

[@knowhere3243]

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

[@SymbolicFlame]

And I am not living without this video!

[@markeishajordan3458]

Amy S Yesss!

[@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'

[@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.

[@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.

[@wouldntuliketokno3783]

This song will never get old.

[@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.

[@CoolBreeze1968]

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

[@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

[@j.d.1001]

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

[@AfrodityJones]

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

[@sandraatkins2539]

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

[@BobSullivanAKABuffy]

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

[@eaqua56]

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

[@alanduran3178]

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

[@marklopez1148]

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

[@Rosiesausagebottom]

Sheridan smith E

[@chrisk2734]

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

[@tamarapills3860]

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

[@VicenteAugustoOficial]

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

[@SawyerTamayo]

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

[@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.

[@SawyerTamayo]

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

[@tonystheclick]

What is sad the Kids today think Hudson is the best .... THIS IS HER SONG. Period!

[@mariaburton7092]

Everyone must teach the next generation about your generation of singers.....I met youth that believe Michael Jackson is white....wow

[@marvinking9848]

YEP !!!

[@tashiontaylor5612]

Only because there isn’t a film of Jennifer holidays broadway version of dreamgirls only musical theatre people of the younger generation will know of Jennifer holiday with this song otherwise most people do know Hudson because of the film

[@123kymar]

Hudson sounds better and i'm 35, Holliday is a beast though. Just personal preference.

[@16Youwillbe_]

I AGREE

[@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

[@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..

[@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!

[@user-qk8vq2sm1n]

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

[@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.

[@victordunson719]

That is what we call “ putting some stank on it “😂😂😂😂

[@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!

[@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 🙈❤️❤️🙋🏾‍♀️🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

[@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 !

[@twerkinthecityhuh6340]

Jennifer ORIGINATED the song on Broadway!!!!!!!! She OWNS it!!!!!!! No one!!!!!!, Is better!!!!!!

[@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.

[@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 💖💞

[@irenarudnicki5485]

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

[@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

[@kwizjordan2809]

I never noticed before lol... Band was so caught up 😂🤣😂...

[@steveweinstein3222]

The acoustics at Carnegie Hall are perfect for her voice.

[@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

[@iKETOURAGE]

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

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

Even the conductor was shook she saaaaang !

[@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

[@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!

[@IMSUCHAGENTLEMEN]

I love when she gasp

[@willw.2183]

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

[@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.

[@BillMichel]

This performance gave me chills! ❤

[@cassandradennis5685]

Jesus!!! Incredible!!❤

[@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!

[@marvinking9848]

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

[@jamiemarsland4932]

You can’t beat the best selling song from Jennifer holiday it is the most beautiful and amazing song of all time I love I’m telling you I’m not going it’s breath taking to hear and watch her sing 😊❤

[@user-gk2fq5jl6f]

Jennifer Holiday is outstanding beyond words.

[@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 😊

[@MK-yz4ww]

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

[@rongross309]

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

[@Wisdom2812]

That ending gets me every time! 🤩

[@fernandonil3531]

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

[@dwgm1022]

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

[@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!

[@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 .. 🌹🌷🌹😎

[@irvinbohac8460]

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

[@sharifulnizam3902]

really amazing the voice of this singer.

[@Celineselene]

Brings you to your knees

[@marklopez1148]

that growl so awesome

[@vanbarroso1]

No one can justify this song but her no one else

[@xinvanhorn2055]

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

[@decafmocha211]

One of the greatest performances ever.

[@Ralph-fr1vw]

There’s nothing else to be said!! Perfection 🎼🎼🎼

[@jalpaca1264]

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

[@rebeccajuarez7848]

I just came from Naomi Shure’s performance of this song and phew 😮‍💨 THIS is how you sing this song!!!

[@rodneywilliams9865]

Nobody can Top her ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MsBeautifulugly]

The ORIGINAL SINGER LEGEND. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@andreasbahadir1313]

BRILLIANT! the BEST Voice ever!

[@marypeyton2461]

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

[@capturedbyervs]

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