NAYA RIVERA I Don't Rain on my Parade I Vocal coach reacts!

[@SantoryuAshura]

Now that she saw Naya for this I want her to see Grant and Naya’s Smooth Criminal in Glee

[@tamara5440]

best song from the show

[@Tee84]

YAS!

[@tabicat8226]

There voices together djdjdjskkwk

[@tanner.y2114]

@@tamara5440 perido

[@lucirestrepo3105]

Omg Hannah pls react to smooth criminal glee cast version

[@queerlyvictorian]

“Valerie” was the first song that really showcased Naya Rivera’s chops as a soloist. :)

[@miriamlerner6363]

Still my favorite song of Naya’s!

[@bjsyoutubechannel2956]

Her first solo on glee ever was science fiction double feature look it up if you haven't seen it

[@Annaishness]

Yes please do Valerie!

[@candyaudrey2011]

Valerie season 2 Borderline/open your heart to me I can't fight this feeling anymore How will I know I look to you Please if you can react to these they will NOT dissapoint you love

[@DaniEla-ob1lr]

Yesss

[@adambirch6466]

Rachel's problem was always that she couldn't appreciate other peoples' talent. Only feel threatened by it.

[@ninamoon7398]

which helps her dedication at least😂

[@jennym2276]

Well Santana was going to go All About Eve on her ass, so maybe she should feel threatened about her being understudy.

[@charlitingz4318]

@@jennym2276 no she really shouldn’t.

[@GA-fn8hr]

that isn't true though she acknowledged their talent several times starting with Mercedes in Sectionals season 1. Her problem is she didn't want her bully at her big break.

[@ughwhydoidothisendme8477]

It’s almost like lea’s the same exact way- 👀👀👀

[@johnpfrimmer8139]

Naya's character was by far my favorite in the whole series. So well acted, the vocals are killer and she really pushed her character development the most. Santana was a multilayered persona.

[@katiee4396]

Santana also stayed true to herself and I love that

[@emorylamar]

Santana was definitely MAIN character material they just missed the mark by not having her be the main focal point

[@MatheusVenti]

She was one of the best singers, actors and dancers of the show, I get emotional every time I see her best performances! It was so sad what happened to her!

[@betulceyhan8519]

@@emorylamar she climbed from being a character with no lines to main character screentime(s4-5) with her talent. they did her dirty with the last season.

[@hornguy04]

I love that she was clearly intended to be a background character but her talent as a singer and actress just couldn’t be ignored.

[@frightmaregirl]

Ooh, Naya singing Valerie is my absolute favorite rendition of hers ever.

[@elysemelon]

agree!

[@megan310]

i prefer her version to the original ngl

[@bloodyhell95]

Absolutely!

[@8Petka4]

Plus River deep mountain high with Amber.. 🤩 And songbird.. She had wonderful voice 😪

[@jessicadekkinga4188]

And then the one of the 100th episode

[@tiakhanna2192]

"Moving on, Rachel. You're not making a good impression" Glee in a nutshell

[@LoveFandoms]

Fr

[@tashadevine687]

Yess 💯

[@badwolfbricks5547]

Rachel was the worst character

[@nikkiej.5875]

@@badwolfbricks5547 I don't think Rachel/Lea was acting because I heard she's not a very nice person. So it could've been her real personality.

[@badwolfbricks5547]

@@nikkiej.5875 I know, she was literally written based on how rude and Diva-ish Lea behaved in her audition. Surprisingly Rachel is actually a nicer person than Lea based on what I've heard.

[@shaeleighehlert1915]

I think you should watch “duets” from season two because you’ll get a lot of different performers singing in that episode, people you haven’t heard yet. You should also watch “born this way” from season two, “special education” from season two, “vitamin D” from season one, “The Rocky horror glee show”season two, “never been kissed” from season two, “Michael” from season three and lastly, “the new Rachel” from season four.

[@izzybee5141]

YES.

[@jamilly8920]

YES YES YES YES YES

[@paytonsofia5098]

YES YES YESSSSSS!

[@J.D....]

Also Nationals!

[@NS-ut6gy]

‘On my way’ as well!!!

[@HeatherDille]

God, she was so amazing. Listening to her now singing “If I die young” makes me cry

[@sparklemotion101ni3]

I can't listen to "If I Die Young" at all. Not Naya's version. Not even the original by The Band Perry. Just thinking about it leaves me a sobbing wreck.

[@allythebean0420]

I can’t listen to that song anymore. Means too much now.

[@stefstuff2563]

@@sparklemotion101ni3 absolutely. i feel the same way about the adele song that rachel berry sang on that tribute to finn episode. that episode left me in such a wreck. still does to this day.

[@alexisserrano6210]

That’s on the quarterback

[@CruellaJunella]

Have you heard her sing Alfie? You'll love it... ☺

[@gleek6446]

That angel was the true star of the show such an incredible vocalist.

[@MinatoNamikaze-ib5gu]

May she rest in peace.

[@niamarie5656]

Yes definitely!! She was a Queen!

[@eufaria2098]

Songs of Glee that you should react to: • Valerie (Santana) - episode 9 season 2 • River Deep Mountain High (Santana and Mercedes) - episode 4 season 2 • Give your heart a break (Rachel and Brody) - episode 4 season 4 • My cup (Brittany) - episode 22 season 2 (I swear this is the funniest song ever) • I lived (all cast) - episode 13 season 6 (this is one of the last songs of glee, and it's SO sad!!) • Home (all cast) - episode 2 season 6 • Don't stop bealivin' (new directions) - episode 100 of the show • La Isla Bonita (Santana and the Spanish teacher) - episode: the Spanish teacher • America (Santana) - episode 13 season 3 •Stereo Hearts (Sam, Joe, Quinn, and Mercedes) - episode 13 season 3 • All by myself (Sunshine) - episode 17 season 2 • Toxic (new directions) - episode 2 season 2 • Me against the music (Brittany and Santana) - episode 2 season 2 • Born this way (new directions) - episode 18 season 2 • Mine (Santana) - episode 4 season 4 • If I die young (Santana) - episode 3 season 5, the quarterback (this song makes me cry in a way... It's because Naya and Cory died, so it's the saddest song ever!!!) • Smooth Criminal (Sebastian and Santana) I don't remember the episode •And I am telling you I'm not going (Mercedes) •Roumor has it/someone like you (the trouble tones) •Black to back (santana) •Toxic (unholy trinity) - season 5 •Survivor/I will survive (troubletones) - season 3 episode 8 •Santa Baby (Santana) - deleted scene Yeah, I think is this... One of the best songs of glee

[@franciscomarcelino3436]

yesss and let's not forget Mercedes "And I am telling you I'm not going" 😍😉

[@eufaria2098]

@@franciscomarcelino3436 yessss Totally agree!!!

[@eabhamorrissey1589]

Yes the best Songs in glee

[@adrianrequena8112]

Yes and: .Coup syrup .back to black .i know where i've been .roots before branches .it's all coming back to me now And more....

[@beatrizguimaraes9001]

If I die young!!!!!! OMG I love that one, such a beautiful song, always makes me cry :((((

[@44animegirl]

I feel like “River Deep, Mountain High” sung by Amber and Naya would be an awesome reaction. They are 2 of the strongest voices in the show

[@SaxyLament]

OMG YES!

[@renatatress]

and how will i know (rachel, kurt, santana and mercedes)

[@karahl2586]

i agree! very good suggestion!

[@lydialenscape]

I had scrolled to see if someone suggested this and here you are. Hell to the yes.

[@charlenesantos9015]

Yes!!!

[@kaseybrewer545]

My favorite thing about this is that Naya made it her own. She wasn't trying to sound like Barbra, and just sang it how Santana would. I love that it's a stand out version.

[@jennellesmith6704]

Please check out the Mercedes and Santana duets.. literally anyone.. soooo good

[@gabrielcardoso5461]

yes, all of them are amazing

[@paytonsofia5098]

yeesssss they're the best duet partnersss

[@b.eauty_asethetics1172]

Yes i agree i love Mercedes and Santanna’s duets !!

[@clwilliams9276]

If I had to choose a specific one for her to react to, it'd be River Deep, Mountain High

[@sevenes7]

yes !!

[@luislorenzo1581]

If you really enjoyed Naya rivera's voice I HIGHLY recommend watching the episode in which her and Amber riley sing River Deep Mountain High! THEY GO HEEELLLA HIGH in that number!

[@viktorwissing]

Yesss!!!

[@ashleighsprings9732]

MOST ICONIC PERFORMANCE !!! SOlidifed the fact that THEY WERE the moment and the best of Glee

[@mar-ui2sr]

Doesn't Naya go higher in Nutbush City Limits? 🤔

[@DEH1963]

I suggested that when she posted the Flash reaction video but I don't think she saw it. Is there a hashtag or something to use so she sees suggestions I wonder?

[@viniciusfagundes8561]

YES PLEASE

[@tamara5440]

do smooth criminal from Glee, that's the best song from the show

[@Drizztgeass]

Smooth Criminal is soo good, though my favorite has to be Darren Criss in season 4 singing teenage dream

[@calebdoufopt7743]

Says you

[@brandongehringer5213]

Definetly because grant gustin from the Flash is also in that performance

[@Victoria-_]

Grant & Naya sound incredible in that duet!

[@perrine4413]

Yeeees please please please!

[@margaretforsey7763]

I am so sad that Naya is no longer with us. Such a talent. Imagine what more she would have accomplished if she had been with us longer?!

[@kitelf]

Her fangirling over Santana is cutest thing ever haha

[@autumnhansley7564]

Right omg that was adorable

[@vaniagarcia9435]

Interesting fact about Naya: When she started to play Santana, she was supposed to be a secondary character, but people liked her so much she became a main one. Since the moment she did, they planned her to be gay in the show, becoming one of the first LGBT main characters in TV. Naya was really excited about this because she was bi ❤️

[@darrencriss5529]

Naya was not bi

[@vaniagarcia9435]

@@darrencriss5529 Yes she was

[@harnessmadeofhopes]

She never explicitly said she was bi. The only mention I ever found of her possibly being bisexual was a joke she made while on The View. She’s never said she was, and she’s only dated men before. While I’m not saying bi women cannot date men and be bi, I’m just saying. We can’t really speculate on something nor do I think it’s really appropriate to speculate on her sexuality after her passing.

[@willowtree9709]

@@harnessmadeofhopes "In January 2015, during an appearance as a guest host on The View, Rivera suggested "that she might be bisexual". In the episode, Rosie O'Donnell remarked on a study showing that bisexual women were more likely to have mental health problems than lesbians, to which Rivera replied: "Rosie, no wonder I'm crazy." Like, either she was bisexual, or she made a joke in real bad taste. Personally, I believe it's better to believe her at her word that she was bisexual. Also, I could be wrong, but I feel like your strong desire to shut down someone suggesting she was bisexual comes from a place of biphobia in yourself also, so maybe you should ask yourself why you believe it to be a problem that people believe she was bi after she literally made a joke about herself likely being bi.

[@harnessmadeofhopes]

I know, I literally said she made that joke while on The View, but I don’t really see how that was a large coming out moment, or any sort of confirmation that she was indeed bi. If it was a bad taste joke, then cool, that sucks for her to say that. She’s made one mention of liking women and being bisexual over the course of her whole public career, and suddenly that slaps her on with a new label? You understand how kind of ridiculous jumping to that conclusion can be, right? I mean, come on. Plenty of straight actors have made jokes about being gay, plenty of gay actors have made jokes about being straight. It doesn’t mean either automatically come out as the other. And no, this does not come from a place of biphobia. Love whoever the hell you want, as long as they’re a consenting adult. If you like both genders, cool, I don’t care, go ahead. I’m not so quick to shut it down because of possible biphobia, I’m so quick to shut it down because I feel speculation is kind of disrespectful. I wouldn’t want someone after my passing to say, ah, he’s a trans man, but he once made a detransitioning joke, so we’re going to bury him as a female.

[@misscrackwood]

Naya's death is such a tragedy, she was such a talented artist 😭 I'm glad videos like this exist though, so her son can see how incredible his mother was 💔

[@justinn9342]

iknow, her 1 year anniversary is coming up😭

[@gabrielledrake9218]

I never thought of that. It makes me so happy knowing there is always a way to look back & remember her through her performances 😭

[@caitlinshepherd3453]

I forgot about HOW GOOD this rendition was! And this was 1000% the moment I was like "Okay, I'm done with Rachel now"

[@tricuarta]

yeah but aren´t we all?^¨;)

[@manantial773]

Rachel sang it much better though.

[@venus5019]

Opinions agree to disagree. Not saying she's not a good singer. Problem w/ Broadway is there are those that standout on their own, & many want to get the parts those standouts created so they sound almost exactly like the original. How many emulate Whitney on the voice competition shows? Don't get me wrong Lea sounds amazing, only technically who does she sound like? Little like Menzel, Celine & Streisand? Yeah. Naya I can hear the distinction in her voice it's her unique voice.

[@Yasemin_Sky]

Was always done with Rachel. Her awful character aside, yes that girl could sing but I don't think for a second she was even close to being the best. At the most she was just as good as some of the other strong singers like Mercedes and Santana, but for some reason the show centres around her being the best and it's complete BS. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@venus5019]

My opinion only, there are always elements in every 'group'. Mean girls/spoiled brats are favorites because parents have money/influence, have history w/ someone, pretty & used to getting their own way or something. Grew up with HS choir, drama & symphonic band. There were 'favorites' not quite sure at times why because weren't that good & there were those stars just sprinkled around them. I remember 'a' drama teacher who was a lesbian who had a huge infatuation with this one girl (surprised her parents & school didn't realize this). All the leads were given to her & some musical numbers when performed in public. She wasn't that great with a weak voice. It got to point people started dropping out of drama club from the favoritism. Ended up moved away to college, got job & married living down south. Teacher? Retired after many left the club & guess was rejected by girl. Some were very gifted & didn't have 'attitudes' while others, were insufferable. Ones without went on to their form of stardom (Broadway, cruises, Vegas even TV/movies). Glee's case look at Grant Gustin, Melissa Benoist, Amber Riley for examples. Ones with? Got burned from rejection & came back home with tails between legs or, never made it past local community shows where they were 'the' stars. Lea Michele is talented but hadn't been able get past Glee. Doing Broadway is hard to do, but there are some that can't easily do other avenues. The HS cheerleaders ALWAYS wearing their outfits (not really true only on game day). Football players ALWAYS wearing their football shirts (only on game day) (No basketball, soccer or baseball players) Cheerleaders being the top ranked sport? They never were seen competing against other schools or going to competitions even practicing. Saw Coach Sue in her office never with any assistants or anywhere they practiced. Choir? This is a glee club, where's the full fledge choir? Band? Invisible with professional mad skills. Never anyone selected for regionals or state only glee club. An exaggerated view/distortion of Jr & SH from a rearview mirror perspective. That I think is what made Glee, glee.

[@richardguyton7555]

You should totally check out “Smooth Criminal” and “River Deep/Mountain High”!! Edit: also “Nutbush City Limits”, one of Naya’s best Glee performances

[@FranciscoCunha2004]

Yeah I was going to comment about nutbush city limits

[@wennykermacedocruvinel1958]

30 / 5000 “Smooth Criminal” it's amazing

[@Neokraz]

Would definitely agree with Smooth Criminal. One of my favorite Grant Gustin performances

[@irockand876]

She already did smooth criminal

[@Shellpenny]

AGREED!

[@adb-mu2hu]

Amber Riley’s “have a little tenderness”...seriously mic drop moment. Love Naya’s “back to black” version as well and Quinns version of “this is a mans world”.

[@antoniaruiz-taglelahsen4587]

OMG Quinn's version i need that videoo, hope she does it

[@erionlewis8006]

Oh and wide awake and shake it out

[@irenemichelleanne]

and Amber Riley, Darren Criss, and Melissa benoist- superstition Amber Riley and Kevin Mchale- At last

[@jacobkawelo4977]

This show is literally a year’s worth of content if not more, lol. Definitely so many beautiful renditions from amazing singers.

[@itsmoera4387]

Santanna was SOOO UNDERRATED in Glee. Her performances were ALWAYS amazing

[@gwyn3122]

No. She was treated well, even though she was a terrible person

[@larsdevries9514]

"Rumour has it/Somebody like you" is one of my favorite songs that also has Naya Rivera singing beautifully in it.

[@gabrielaalves1124]

yesss!

[@darrencriss5529]

Same

[@katesinibaldi4692]

I was thinking of this song as well. I also like Time After Time by Rachel and Sam

[@gabrielaelias03]

I will make a list with a couple of the best ones "britney britanny" - season two, episode 2 "duets"- season two, episode 4 "blame it on the alcohol" - season two, episode 14 "rumors" - season two, episode 19 "michael" - season three, episode 11 (this one!!!) "saturday night glee-ver"- season three, episode 16 (my personal favorite!!) "dance with somebody" - season three, episode 17 "the role you were born to play"- season four, episode 5 "glease" - season four, episode 6 (amazing) "diva"- season four, episode 13 "100"- season five episode 12

[@paytonsofia5098]

totally with you on all of those episodes!

[@loloutloudproduction]

I... I don't see any Paradise by the Dashboard Light on here. Defo Corey's top performance.

[@guillemmartinez9958]

Definitely all of these plus Nationals from season 3

[@AlcmeneUndertaker]

You forgot Cold Hearted

[@guillemmartinez9958]

@@AlcmeneUndertaker those are episodes tho, which episode did Cold Hearted show up in?

[@samikear4026]

For performances: “Smooth Criminal” which is a duet with Naya, “Heads will roll/ thriller” which is a mashup with the entire cast “Pretty/ Unpretty” also a mashup duet with Lea Michele and Diana Agron For episodes: Vatimin D, the Quarterback, and On My Way (which will also make you cry)

[@kathunt2462]

Yes that Grant Gustin, Naya Rivera "Smooth Criminal" duet was such a thrill, the chemistry was amazing. "Heads Will Roll/Thriller" was a really great ensemble number!

[@remapedrick]

She stages it this way because she's replicating Rachel's rendition from sectionals when she entered that way and used those mannerisms.

[@paulemanuel6755]

I would recommend “Duets.” Lots of singing and Amber Riley and Naya Rivera MURDER River Deep, Mountain High. 12/10 would recommend

[@paytonsofia5098]

YES!

[@BARBDOWN]

YESSS

[@allih8021]

100000000%!! Please review ANYTHING that Mercedes sings. She's MAGNIFICENT. River Deep, Mountain High duet is awesome - and really, that episode would be a great one to react to.

[@tee45228]

I really hope she does that one it’s amazing

[@cylelle376]

It also has Chris Colfer's version of Le Jazz Hot, so well worth a watch/listen.

[@alinaflores2445]

Naya- “Valerie” performance! Amber- “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” performance!

[@bettysbirb3935]

she should also do Lea- it's all coming back to me now or whatever it's called lol

[@kevinrodriguez1606]

Yesss

[@kels8982]

Also literally any song with them singing together. Naya and Amber alone amazing; together another level of amazing.

[@erionlewis8006]

Amber's ain't no way was AAAMMMAAZZIIINNGG

[@sum1Uused2kno]

Naya’s death hit me harder than most people. She was definitely my favorite on Glee, all her co stars always spoke so highly of her. Seeing you react to my favorite performance of hers on the show literally brought me to tears. 🥺❤️ she was amazing! On a side note, I recommend you reacting, or watching an episode where she sings smooth criminal! But also literally any episode would be fine, she was amazing in all of them!

[@danielmitchell5184]

Naya makes this song a little more "pop sounding" as you say, but she still kept the Broadway aspect of that song. When I first heard her sing this, I was just like "Rachel/Lea who?" Naya just does this so effortlessly, it's crazy.. She is a talent that's definitely missed

[@aleishamclean]

Song to review "Smooth criminal" "If I die young" "At last" "Teenage dream" "Make you feel my love" "Landslide" "Human nature" "Getting married today"

[@andreaxxxedge]

It’s way too hard to watch her sing “If I Die Young” now. 😭

[@jennam4448]

HUMAN NATURE YES ITS UNDERRATED

[@leasoegaard1586]

Smooth criminal is one of the best songs on the show

[@AyupVoppy]

I would love to hear her reaction to Getting married today lol

[@electric.nachos]

She should react to a full compilation of people singing Getting Married Today, they're a riot.

[@jedililou2178]

I litterally miss Naya so bad but listening to her voice will always be such a wonderful gift. 😭 she'll live on forever istg

[@miagsk]

You can also react in Naya's cover in Glee "Smooth Criminal" or "If i die young" or "There are worst things i could do" or "Back to Black" or "Valerie" or "Girl on fire" etc.

[@bee1501]

If I die young hits too close to home :(

[@BobarissGish]

Landslide is awesome too.

[@jonteoro]

Valkyrie?

[@chimi1022]

I think you mean Valerie??

[@chrissichris1428]

Ohhh yeah she always ROCKED the winehouse songs. She has just the perfect voice for them

[@torturner7824]

100% the Rumour Has It/Someone Like Me mashup. Best thing they ever did. The moment they transition into the second song... if you don't issue a vocal "hot damn" there may be something wrong with you.

[@thornlings]

I know someone who legitimately stopped watching the show after the "rumor has it/someone like you" mash up because she said "this is the best thing this show has ever done and will ever do. There's no point in continuing to watch. It'll never be this good again" lol.

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

@@thornlings For that statement alone, Naya Rivera & Amber Riley deserve a standing ovation!

[@vivianaortiz3830]

I LOVE this mashup, it is absolutely amazing

[@jeanaugustocarneiro742]

I can't hear her singing without cry... RIP Woderful Naya

[@arigeisler2613]

Do Amber Riley’s “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going”!!!!!!!!!!

[@egendary6811]

Yessssss!!

[@eleanorlyndon865]

Love it!! I saw her preform that on Dream Girls!!!!

[@jorgearrivillaga5638]

Yeeees

[@annieb5157]

Ain’t no way too!

[@eyesack5735]

YES

[@jalynberry5303]

i think you would really like; “surviver/i will survive” from the episode “hold on to sixteen”, “valerie” from the episode “100”, “rumor has it/someone like you” from the episode “mash off”, and/or “hand in my pocket/i feel the earth move” from the episode “jagged little tapestry” (can u tell i’m a big santana fan? and brittany too ofc)

[@abbyvanorder1394]

Yesssssss Valerie from 100 I love it

[@kaylapetrey5333]

You have amazing glee song taste

[@abbyvanorder1394]

@@kaylapetrey5333 hahaha I love the “plot” of the show ya know

[@o11cegui]

valerie is HER song

[@clwilliams9276]

Valerie is 100% my fave song of Glee. N Santana has always been my favorite glee character. I was so sad when Naya died. Even more sad for her family that lost her. Her son most of all.

[@janineharley3422]

I'm glad you got around to hearing Naya's voice. She was a powerhouse! You can type in Naya's name and listen to ANY vocal she did and you'll hear her mastery

[@sarahbeckett316]

Also Amber Riley (she played Mercedes). She’s incredible. Mercedes and Santana did several duets - river deep mountain high and that Lauren hill song I can’t remember the name of. That thing?

[@caitlyndavies6553]

doo wop (that thing) is an underrated bop

[@abriilvazquez1031]

Also Rumour has it/Someone like you

[@amadzia]

@@abriilvazquez1031 for me Rumour has it/Someone like you is the best song Glee ever made.

[@user-qe2zh9ks1h]

Personally, I love I will survive/Survivor, I really enjoy it and their voices were EVERYTHINGGGGGG

[@erin1917]

And That Boy is Mine

[@Kayjee17]

Yes, legs for DAYS! Naya was a beautiful, confident lady with a fantastic voice that she could adapt to a variety of different styles. She does a great Amy Winehouse voice when she sings "Valerie" (s 2 ep 9) and "Back to Black" (s 2 ep 21). Naya and Amber Riley do an amazing duet in "River Deep, Mountain High" (s 2 ep 4), with "Rumor Has It/Someone Like You" (s 2 ep 19), and with the TroubleTones singing "Survivor/I Will Survive" (s 3 ep 8). Naya and Grant Gustin do a memorable rendition of "Smooth Criminal" (s 3 ep 11). Naya shows her sweet side in "Songbird" (s 2 ep 19), "Mine" (s 4 ep 4), and "If I Die Young" (s 5 ep 3 - The Quarterback - definitely prepare to cry). Finally, Naya shows her powerhouse voice in "This Girl is on Fire" (s 4 ep 13) and "Nutbush City Limits" (s 4 ep 13). There is a lot more of Naya to love, like her parts in the Glee musicals of Rocky Horror, West Side Story, and Grease. Plus her whole multi-season arc of her character Santana realizing that she's gay, being outed, being rejected by some of her family, and finally marrying the love of her life not only showcase some great songs, but also show Naya's amazing and thoughtful acting that led her to being a gay icon and hosting the GLAAD Media awards. Yes, I'm an unashamed Gleek, Brittana shipper, and especially a Naya Rivera fan! Thanks for reacting to this song - it was awesome to see you mirroring all the things I felt when I watched it for the first time. It's too bad Lea's on set temper tantrums prevented us from having more of Naya on Glee.

[@kkv19]

The best comment ever.

[@fayc_fayc2115]

“Okay legs! Legs for days” Ofc 😂. It’s Naya we can’t expect any less

[@JayceCairo]

Naya’s voice was really my favorite after hearing her do “Valerie.” A shame I only saw her do this song after hearing news of her passing. So very talented.

[@harnessmadeofhopes]

We really lost a talent in Naya, May she rest in peace knowing her son is safe. She’s gonna be watching down with Cory.

[@miguelvasquez9580]

Amber Riley singing "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" always gives me chills

[@andrewjustin4322]

This is a big one too! They talked about how the vocals and reactions were live. Lea could t stay in character because of how impressed she was and Amber Riley was terrified, she initially started off as Mercedes still getting over her own stage fright

[@leetomkins8658]

Yed

[@irenemichelleanne]

and her duet with Chord Overstreet Human Nature. Mercedes and Sam were such as cute couple...

[@CasMia1925]

Naya also had a special rasp try back to black glee version... she was AMAZING

[@Casazza1316]

Naya was truly an amazing singer/actor/mother/person. She's singing in heaven.

[@charlotteb8335]

Blaine singing ‘cough syrup’ who doesn’t love Darren Criss?!

[@nocturna84]

I don’t!

[@emmarichards9311]

@@nocturna84 how tf? 😃✋ he is amazing

[@camilasofge1814]

Absolutely amazing. Gives me chills every time he is so talented and that song/scene is so sad. Love Darren also #klaine

[@wennykermacedocruvinel1958]

This performance aways makes me cry

[@aceofspade2120]

Yeah I learned the song after hearing it on the show, and it still gets me every time. If you haven't heard the Matthew Schulyer version from The Voice, you need to treat yourself to that.

[@samalagilfillan2751]

Kurt singing "I wanna hold your hand" in the episode Grilled Cheesus is a beautifully emotional take on the Beatles song

[@kirakoli8813]

I like his voice better when he sings a little lower. I really loved "Being alive"

[@samalagilfillan2751]

@@kirakoli8813 That one is beautiful too. He has a great range

[@vickilljoy6099]

I Wanna Hold Your Hand is one of my favourite Kurt performances, and in my top 5 Glee performances as a whole. I'm not a musician of any sorts, but I personally haven't been able to connect much emotionally when Kurt sang, it all just kind of fell flat (not that he's not a great singer, because he obviously is) but that one hit a spot

[@samalagilfillan2751]

@@vickilljoy6099 I agree

[@super_siri]

Even just hearing this song on my pandora station makes me teary.

[@lindam5971]

Naya's version of Valerie and Mine are amazing. You should totally do those as well. She was ridiculously talented. RIP Naya :'(

[@amymaccord6155]

When Naya raps in the competition for the “fly” mix is great too. Definitely an underutilized voice until later seasons. All the trouble tones numbers were great because of her.

[@adelinecarter7997]

There is an episode where Darren Chris sings “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen and it’s so GOOD! I believe the episode is called ‘Diva’ highly recommend.

[@natstheone101]

Yes please react to this Hannah! And pleaseee react to A Very Potter Musical! Please!!!!

[@crazzylion2992]

Diva season 4 ep 13 when Tina “vaporaped” Blaine

[@kefinkamed]

Really? I know I am a bit biased but the only time the singers on Glee sounded like amateurs to me was when they attempted to do a Queen song.

[@crazzylion2992]

@@kefinkamed elaborate why?

[@kefinkamed]

@@crazzylion2992 Because to me, it always sounded like a bad karaoke. They simply lack the range to pull off Queen. Freddie Mercury was the kind of singer born once in a century. It's like when you see someone who's a reasonably good dancer, and then see them dance next to Baryshnikov.

[@semi_yt9494]

it's so sad that Naya isn't with us anymore. but you, Hannah did an amazing *again*! I love your commentary, it made my day 💕

[@WhyfallinLUVwhenUcanfallasleep]

Love seeing her falling in love with Naya You definitely have to see her “im a survivor/ i will survive” glee version and “smooth criminal” glee version

[@cathyzawatzki8443]

I always liked Naya’s version so much more than Rachael’s, now I know why

[@thisisacatsworld9224]

NO

[@ramonrobinson2840]

@@thisisacatsworld9224 YES

[@hannahlou1143]

i agree as much as she chnages the song slightly i love her version so much more

[@manantial773]

Well, that makes little sense cause Hannah said that she would sing the song like Lea and that she made all the smart choices.

[@NawiTheCore]

Lea's versions is OBJECTIVELY better. Remember this is supposed to be a Broadway song. Naya turned into a basic pop song and sang it on a lower key.

[@KC-bn6kv]

Okay you should definitely watch The Quarterback, Duets, Nationals, or Dance With Somebody! (Or react to songs from them)

[@chloebarnsley5202]

Or mash off, never been kissed, or Micheal

[@KC-bn6kv]

@@chloebarnsley5202 def Micheal

[@madigannyburg1619]

Omg the quarterback had me bawling my eyes out and it’s so incredible

[@kaledoublescope]

yes Duets!!

[@KC-bn6kv]

@@madigannyburg1619 I cry for like thirty minutes afterwards 😭

[@XtianJoel]

Can you do a NAYA RIVERA BEST GLEE VOCALS video? She has so many, she always brought a unique vocal run or choice and it elevated every song

[@tywinderbaum5283]

YESSS

[@heyahemo7175]

Yes

[@justhappy2cu]

Britney/Brittany is a fantastic episode! Also Naya singing Taylor Swift’s Mine is amazing. Also The Break Up episode. And my regular cry for the musical episode of Buffy Once More, With Feeling!!!

[@QwertyRulz2]

The fact that she was mostly in awe the whole time instead of picking things is a great thing, showing how good Naya was

[@SarahNicaise]

I was a huge Glee fan, and this is the first time I'm allowing myself to hear Naya's voice since she passed, and the flood of emotions has me in tears. I didn't realize how much I loved her until this moment. I miss her so much.

[@mariomylon854]

I envy people who are in heaven. They have the opportunity to hear hers and Cory's voice all day 😭❤️❤️

[@mrstein4170]

I never knew that. That must hurt.

[@nyrah_maee]

EARLY YAY also it’s a shame she died, she was so talented and seemed like an amazing person, thanks for reacting to more of glee, and as always great video

[@ZinniaLP]

her voice hits different now that she's gone, It's still so beautifully strong and awe inspiring but it hurts my heart knowing that brilliant voice and the amazing person is gone forever. We miss you Naya Xx

[@Babyteef]

I was never into Glee but i knew about her character in the show and even for me, despite not caring about the show at all still tear up when i hear her voice, Naya was and always will be a huge inspiration for me

[@capollorod]

Naya, gave her life to save her son. She was a beautiful talent. Her audio book Sorry not Sorry is amazing.

[@that_anime_nerd3461]

She was an amazing person, an amazing mother, and an amazing talent. A light was taken from our world the day she passed, and she will always be missed. May she rest in peace.

[@BlaiddDrwg2009]

I absolutely adore the way Naya places her hands when she's singing higher notes. I miss her :(

[@harolarevalo1488]

You should do “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Jonathan Groff (Jessy) and “Cough Syrup” by Criss Darren (Blane) (this last one is a really sad performance)

[@coreywilkey2]

YES

[@toriwilliams4170]

Amber Riley singing “And I’m telling you I’m not going” in the sectionals episode of season 1 she is amazing

[@arigeisler2613]

Yessssss pls so good yes

[@titirodriguez8345]

yeeees

[@titirodriguez8345]

hope she sees this

[@adamday3318]

Mhhmmm

[@electric.nachos]

And then watch her Olivier performance of the same song, right before she wins.

[@juliacortex]

the entrance and the interaction with that guy were a nod to rachel’s performance. she’s reinterpreting the whole thing and still making her own and that’s how santana does it

[@TheGamingMalamutt]

Imagine how the rest of the season would have turned out if Rachel didn't wind up being a salty little matzo about Santana auditioning for the U N D E R S T U D Y. She was so damn PRESSED about it to the point where it was difficult to watch the rest of that season because of it!

[@kaliravel9832]

Which was especially dumb because she HAS to have an understudy, so surely one who lives with her, who she can keep a close eye on, is a good option?

[@evelinwoods32]

Ik a specially since she literally QUITS THE SHOW A FEW EPISODES LATER

[@evelinwoods32]

@Ronda21 I’m talking about a character not a person. I’m saying that it’s ridiculous that Rachel the character was being difficult to Santana the character about the funny girl thing then quits funny girl for that’s so Rachel why you got beef with me

[@shenjahofflin7675]

@Ronda21 what? No, no, just NO. The actor behind the character just does and says what the script tell them to. And the script and the plot and everything that goes along with it is written by the writers of the show, not the actors themselves. So, I'm terribly sorry, but I really don't get your point here. If you have the opinion that by judging what a character of a show does and says and behaves like you judge the person/people behind it, thats fine with me, I guess. But please, if you do so, then judge the people who actually have something to do with this, aka the writers in this case, and don't judge random actors who just do their job and don't have a say in this situation. Thank you very much and have a nice day.

[@FrostyPlayzYT]

@Ronda21 guys shut up and stop arguing lol

[@vailingbow1068]

What to know about Rachel Barry: She always, ALWAYS has to be the star of the show. And yes, Santana (Naya) was trying to piss Rachel off. Rachel didn't know she was entering or "wanted" to enter.

[@hunter88J]

She was such an amazing vocalist RIP Naya

[@nachtwandlerin]

Naya was always my favourite. Her "Songbird" will never be not making me bawl my eyes out. It's pure love. Her rendition of "Rain on my parade" is so brilliant and impressive because it is unique, modern and she added some fun twists. And then there is her duet with Grant - "Smooth criminal". Just ❤️!

[@moonshade_xr8349]

I adore Naya Nivera’s version of this song!!

[@kauze_]

I WAS LITERALLY WATCHING THIS TODAY AND THOUGHT "WHY HASN'T HANNAH REACTED TO THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS"

[@nyrah_maee]

sameeeee

[@bistli1566]

The Quarterback was the episode where they found out about Finns passing, right? Naya also sings a beautiful version of the song "If I die young" there.

[@loloutloudproduction]

I think she'd cry at that, I did!

[@sum1rllyspecial]

Anytime I hear that song now I cry.

[@mariomylon854]

I really can handle listening that song again... It's the only song i was listening when she passed... At least she is with Cory...

[@catherinelopez0208]

Her seeing this for the first time talking about how beautiful she is and how amazing her voice a lot is very accurate to my first time

[@LadyLightningstorm]

Kurt singing "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" is just brilliant.

[@holliesakellariou6635]

Honestly, my favorite Kurt song

[@anaist8550]

the quarterback by far. it has one of Naya's best preformances and everyone is so emotional. It's a masterpiece.

[@devonproia4570]

The fact that Naya was only supposed to be cheerleader number 1 still gets me to this day

[@yxng3gzinn045]

Wait what?!? Your joking right?

[@meganswistak1144]

@@yxng3gzinn045 nope. Same with Heather. Heather was cast as a background dancer. They just ended up to be too funny to not include

[@ambriaashley3383]

they were really gonna WASTE Naya's incredible singing & acting skills huh 😩

[@n.fosbinder6312]

I love what you said about the opts up and modernizing; it very much gave it the vibe that Santana was saying "girl I'm coming for you"

[@lautarosanabria_]

Naya was like "they tried to put me in the cover of vogue, but my legs were too long"

[@lautarosanabria_]

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[@oliviathayer9722]

I couldn’t believe I forgot.... but “MICHEAL” hands down the best songs are in this episode

[@Tellyse88]

Kurt singing "Rose's Turn" is a must! So much emotion put into it and gives me chills EVERY TIME.

[@tanyambeaver]

THIS.

[@warmlavender5525]

I cared so much more about the side characters of Glee especially Santana and Mercedes. Rachel was never my favorite but Naya and Amber pushed the development of their characters so much and were such amazing singers. Naya said in her book that through her whole run in glee, she never dropped one line and her dedication is so clear in every one of her scenes.

[@sunny1109]

You should do: Edge of Glory, It’s All Coming Back To Me Now and Paradise By The Dashboard Light (Glee season 3, episode 21)

[@bias2302]

OMG YES!!!!!

[@jmcmja]

Yesssss!

[@deodatocmares]

100% this

[@LucasMartins-cc5pf]

Yees!!

[@k8ieedits]

paradise by the dashboard light is simply the greatest glee performance and i need to go watch it right now

[@fayc_fayc2115]

“Rachel, so petty, so jealous” Hannah hasn’t even seen the full show and she’s spot on 😂

[@deklin.14.official39]

Fr

[@Victoria-_]

Mhm 😂

[@ANGRYBEAVERSCARTOON]

The Britney/ Brittany ep is ICONIC!! ("Slave 4 you", "Me Against The Music") anything with Mercedes she's a powerhouse and "Valerie" also "Candyman" has great harmonies

[@saralynn4183]

River Deep Mountain High from season 2, episode 4, "Duets" is one of my all-time favorite performances on Glee.

[@nayeliayala7598]

Glee: River Deep Mountain High. I love that performance.

[@c.l.elliott7704]

I know it isn't an episode but Chris Colfer singing "Being Alive" is so so so so good

[@MadYunie00]

Her performance is imitating the one Rachel did the first year at Sectionals (the entrance and the walk till the stage I mean )

[@rahbeeuh]

Only done way better

[@NikishaGR]

Yes, it's the one she reacted to previously

[@sharonefee1426]

Well, but Rachel doesn't have the same "sexy" effect.

[@MadYunie00]

@@rahbeeuh pointless comparing them. Different voices, different styles, different approaches to the song

[@misspriss2482]

@@MadYunie00 Same. Not to mention, I get that Rachel was a petty brat a lot. However, anybody would have felt the way Rachel felt here. This is my thing; why are you here up in my spot? I don't know anybody that would have welcomed competition. Be honest.

[@LaurenVillarreal-d2m]

Naya deserved so much more for her talent.

[@BorisSbarufatti]

For single songs, I would love see you react to : "Being Alive" "River Deep, Mountain High" "Smooth Criminal" "Wide Awake" There are so many episodes... "Duets" would be good, but also "The power of Madonna", "Born This Way", "Grilled Cheesus", "Never Been Kissed".

[@le3_r0se]

You: says 'duets' Me: "I cOuLd nEveR reAlLy sInG"

[@dianasolano6854]

You need to check out "Gloria", it's Lea Michele + Naya Rivera + Adam Lambert, just amazing

[@jmcmja]

Lovvvvve this one!

[@hoessandrea]

Great one!

[@Victoria-_]

Yesss! It’s so incredible

[@ZoeAlleyne]

May her memory be a blessing.... As she blessed us with her vocal talent.

[@rchallender2493]

RIP Naya Rivera, you were truly such a beautiful and talented singer who was just beginning to blossom into your singing career! Life is utterly tragic and cruel sometimes, but you will always be remembered by me, you were 100% my favorite singer/character in Glee, and I am saddened that we wont ever hear your new and creative spins on songs.

[@el3386]

Naya was so so so special and it warms my heart to see people still appreciating and enjoying her performances. It used to hurt too much to watch videos like this, Naya helped me through one of the darkest and most confusing times of my life whilst I was questioning my sexuality. Santana Lopez is the character that really helped me to get to the point of accepting myself when all I wanted to do was pretend to be somebody I'm not. Losing her was an unimaginable loss for so many people and I'll probably grieve that forever- just because if it wasn't for her, who knows how long I would've been in that dark lonely closet, hating myself and letting my brain go to the darkest of places. I'm glad that even though she's no longer with us, her voice and her talent can still be appreciated and marvelled over because she truly was spectacular.

[@mileslawlor6189]

“One Less Bell to Answer/A House is Not a Home” is one of the best covers and Kristin Chenoweth and Matthew Morrison’s voices melt like butter together 😍

[@aitana7767]

I love see people realizing how powerful naya is 😍🥰🥰🥰

[@heathermarie3672]

Naya was absolutely incredible. It broke my heart when she passed away. I still have a hard time believing she’s gone.