RAYE - 'Escapism.' (Live on SNL)

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[@rashata]

Mark my words: she is absolutely perfect for the next 007 theme song

[@inkka_here]

she is even too good for Bond ;)

[@adriannaxmarie]

Omg yes please someone make this happen!!!!

[@Lila3030yasd]

Yes, yes, yes

[@vss5383]

Perfect!

[@charlesbarclay8181]

She is and she's British too to top if off

[@_Onlime]

Raye doing a different rendition in every single performance is absolutelly insane

[@WifeyLedMarriage-pz8pi]

and they are ALL amazing. she is so freaking good and one of the few outside of Prince who sounds better live

[@joshuanugroho6823]

yes its insaneeeee

[@thecavalieryouth]

At this point, I'm choosing to believe she doesn't know how to do any song the same way twice. Because I still try to sing along with the studio version in my head, but Ms Keen is always like "Nah!" 💀

[@spacebar9733]

I love it I wish more artists did different renditions of a song still in their style.

[@peytoncooke1334]

It’s something Amy did as well. I could only imagine her and Amy making music together 🥹

[@cosminnedelcu5878]

The breath control is insane! 🤯

[@nettebabesz]

Right?!?!

[@angeloneto7853]

Exactly 😅😍

[@ratboygirl]

RIGHT!!!

[@nogoat.]

How she makes this song sound like a new song every time is phenomenal

[@novakgoatovic]

nah it actually sucks. everybody WANTS ORIGINAL VERSION!!!!!!!!!!!! this sucks.

[@charlesbarclay8181]

​@@novakgoatovic LOL go listen to original then it's that simple. She's letting herself improvise, which is one of the few ways an artiste can have fun. If you have a problem this performance you're just a hater, check yourself

[@samuelPxd]

​@@novakgoatovic Why play the original everytime? This is actually excellent from her, she very versatile and talented.

[@daisyallen4954]

dude EVERY time it’s incredible

[@vagnerv]

YESSSS everytime is different, and I love it!!!

[@km.medina]

Best rendition of Escapism. That choir and the story telling are just chef's kiss.

[@NovejSpeed3]

I can respect your opnion but dont agree. I dont think this version would have got the radio play like the original. But I appreciate how she's always transforming her music which is how 5 star hotel became a favorite of mine. I think the live version she did on Steven Coberts show was the best version of Escapism I've seen thus far.

[@novakgoatovic]

the worst u mean??!?!

[@afago.]

​@@novakgoatovicif this is the worst, just shows that she's amazing

[@Pratik-Nayak]

The scatting literally gave me chills....

[@mattylewis4672]

She made it sound like a 007 song, I love it

[@NeptuneChildASMR]

This is brilliant. Such Amy winehouse vibes but also her own.

[@InsertBeautyHere]

makes me so emotional she deserves the fame

[@NeptuneChildASMR]

@@InsertBeautyHere me too. I might sound like a biotchh lol because I’m a girls girl always but part of me feels selfish and wants to keep her more secret. That’s just honest. But with her talent. She deserves SOOOO much more. It’s unbelievable…

[@lookilookibuthearingtooi]

@@NeptuneChildASMR She received more than most musicians. What more do you want? Just appreciate her and stop the virtue signaling.

[@NeptuneChildASMR]

@@lookilookibuthearingtooi Lmfao you need to chill.

[@MissCagoita]

seriously, she is a whole new genre by herself. Her live versions are insane and the band together? amazing work

[@lookilookibuthearingtooi]

New genre? Is that suppose to sound cool?!

[@elyssahermanson4202]

this is the way Jazz comes back - never the same thing twice - each time its so unique and real

[@kbird1121]

I don’t always watch the musical guest performances but Raye absolutely killed it.

[@sniffer6285]

Always watch the musical guests

[@garciiax]

the vocals, serving c4nt😩,the self censoring, the style, EVERYTHING

[@racheljansen1302]

This is the first time I’ve seen Raye wearing shoes for an entire performance 😝😂

[@TheSonsyCow]

Omg she is so iconic, she sounds different every performance. I'm shook.

[@demacto13]

The amount of Bond energy that she is giving is just overwhelming ☺

[@maincoasters]

i love how she’s still promoting this single like they used to do back then.

[@babybluecheeks]

I'm always in awe of Rayes' voice and her presence every single time. Just stunning voice, stunning all around.

[@sarahv5787]

She is out of this world with every performance she does with this song and the thumbs up she gave to the band later that was so wholesome

[@iantopson]

this is what we can call talent

[@SB-kr4gp]

Someone who CAN ACTUALLY SIIIINNG. I love her. ❤️❤️

[@Lila3030yasd]

Exactly!

[@coin5207]

Flawless execution. Loved how her and the band/ background singers were so in sync

[@JenniferKGraf]

I actually love the censoring it's so considered and creative

[@eeee8489]

Honestly , this year is a really good one for music

[@richardcurrie4038]

I'm a massive Raye fan. She's only one of a handful of artists who's performances are just mesmerising to watch. Each performance is different - intentionally so. Her mastery of music is insane. Her passion for having real instruments and not recorded backing tracks. Real singers encouraged to perform to the very best that they can and the end results are like watching a full opera of emotions. All the while staying grounded to get London roots, singing in her London accent. Her sheer joy of performing is infectious and electric.

[@josemanuelescuderorivera4281]

This performance is not wasted, from the dark and dramatic beginning, to the incorporation of the orchestra for each stanza, and without a doubt, her voice: RAYE is a Queen ❤

[@idol_iq]

The goosebumps are unreal

[@the_gaming_evolution5764]

We're so lucky to have a artist like this she's honestly so so good

[@JohnScottB]

Thank goodness this is back on KZbin. Was real sad when SNL removed it.

[@spacebar9733]

Do you know why?

[@cirillaf9193]

​@@spacebar9733licensing.

[@lauramarschal1428]

@@spacebar9733legal stuff

[@danielcuervo5640]

I was so sad when I couldn’t find it anywhere

[@Jeremy-wp4yh]

​@@spacebar9733probably gatekeeping her success.

[@megansabocor4379]

currently diagnosed with chills

[@Directedbytonyson]

Her ability to keep killing on any prestation is insane proud

[@FallBrandyn48013]

Holy crap the breath control and jazzy vibes and energy is amazing. She truly deserves the success. A true talent and huge Amy Winehouse vibes while also making it her own. ❤️✨

[@skeletoncompany5575]

Happy to be part of the journey of this song!

[@BeehCavalheiro]

Me too fren |-/ ❤️

[@nostromofidanza1502]

This rendition was so amazing. The choir, the vocals, the scatting...so in love with Raye's performance style

[@jjescorpiso21]

that was breathtaking. she had all of me the whole time

[@julianoconnor3338]

I need this on Spotify immediately! It's so good

[@fernando7345]

shes an icon, shes a legend and she is THE MOMENT

[@kadu_merss]

WHAT. A . PERFORMANCE.

[@LaPaisiblePetiteGnomette]

Every of her live performances are different to each others which makes her songs so interesting :D

[@leak.9786]

Give her a Grammy for Best New Artist already

[@henry.k.johnpauls]

Watching this rendition used to be a daily ritual! Literally! 😭😭😭😭 I'm literally in tears. Thanks so much for re-uploading this masterpiece after SNL took it down.

[@Mindgames91]

She is amazing I can't even find the words to explain. You can totally tell in both SNL performances the band is really feeling it.

[@nessa1511]

AHHHHH SO BLESSED TO SEE THIS. how your voice more magnetic and powerful in the live version... simply delicious.

[@indiarose6226]

She is so good live it hurts

[@melissathompson2048]

she’s so multidimensional and versatile. ❤

[@Niggity_giggity]

I clicked with a quickness

[@fartmagus]

*She's phenomenal.*

[@kaitlandm.4969]

She’s so into the performance 😍 and it’s so soulful

[@Hannah_96]

3:20 girl, wtf are those vocals. I died

[@lutho3143]

Vocals are on point babes❤️❤️❤️🥺

[@nathanclark5587]

Holy Cow that was Amazing!! She brought every bit of it. I’m so excited for her! That applause at the end and I can only imagine they were standing and then that big smile on her face! Shine on Sister!! ✨💙

[@paulalaleo]

Raye, queen of live performances.

[@camilaheinze8634]

THE BREATH CONTROOOOLLLLLLL. What a Queen ❤

[@stan4701]

The second I saw live I kmew it was gonna be amazing

[@tinkatonta]

Her talent is just unbelievable

[@michelle7205]

Now this is TALENT!!! I’m so happy she’s starting to dominate! She is INSANE!

[@nadezhdapilipenko4057]

she is amazing and mega professional!!!

[@amirat8162]

Simply beautiful, thank you Raye 💝💝💝

[@misturahsonaike3018]

THE WAY I WAS GOING THROUGH IT WATCHING THIS!! SHE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGGGG!!!

[@StassiMusic]

an absolute star

[@music.__.skylar]

WOW - I've loved all the variations until now...but THIS!!

[@tursneyhuman622]

This is what I expect when I hear a live performance, something different each time. I fkn love you so much Raye

[@herlancosme6169]

I don't trust any of these sisters too LMAOO

[@4everDomo]

She really doesn't get enough credit. She's freaking awesome

[@jamstarx]

Her voice is everything!!

[@amalziia]

finally back up omg

[@MarcelMihai-kf7em]

Im so glad that i got to see her live in Romania, we love you queen ❤❤❤🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴

[@MkMk-pw8fq]

What a bless to be in Raye's generation !!!!

[@MyLiv69]

So classy

[@yeskiii]

WOW this is incredible!! Already loved this song but this brings it (and RAYE) to a whole new level.

[@isssdaria]

raw authentic love this

[@CajloTime]

the future of music is safe with her

[@mr._buzzbunni]

i love how she’s getting recognized more and more 😩 been here before escapism was big 🤗

[@kennahattersley1796]

Not even a popstar, you are a superstar raye!!!

[@soundslikeolive]

If she doesn't get a Grammy next year, I'll lose my shit.

[@theromanshow]

GOOSE BUMPS!!!!!!!!!! Omg ! First REAL star in a decade!!! Thank you 😊

[@NibsNiven]

I don't think it's a mystery how Raye is always backed by extremely talented musicians and singers. Imagine getting that call, "It's Raye, will you make some music with me? I'll send you some tracks..."

[@DaveVarley-qu9ek]

incredible version great to hear her superb voice is back to full strength again.AWESOME

[@cocoabutter7632]

She saved my life for posting this on KZbin again 😭😭😭

[@lucassdematos]

fiquei triste por que o vídeo tinha sumido, mas agora tô tão feliz de ver ele de novo! 😖💗

[@lookilookibuthearingtooi]

This is absolutely incredible. Often I find myself feeling sorry for the orchestra or band who has to go on stage with horrible singers. But this here makes me so happy because everybody can shine and together it creates something phenomenal that will be cherrished for decades to come.

[@User_87937]

So happy she uploaded this, as SNL took it down for some reason

[@Billoo04]

YES! I was MAD when SNL took these down because they were already a part of my daily routine!

[@baharCRO]

Wow she's a true definition of an artist! Her talent is impeccable! She makes real and unique music in a world where everything is starting to feel a bit too generic and repeatable. Hope to catch her live in Central Europe in near future. ♥️🙏🏻 Wishing her all the success because she truly deserves it!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻♥️♥️

[@ejcambayakittysinclair]

I LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!

[@yunahmayh]

You don't know how long I've waited for these VOD's!

[@alanbrando4201]

This is so AMAZING ❤

[@Maree313]

She is beautiful and talented

[@JJBGaming__YT]

Pure TALENT ❤

[@cameront2379]

She’s simply amazing! All I can do is shake my head. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Njna]

American TV word restrictions is insane. Love the performance, but the censoring of the lyrics is really annoying.

[@inmyelementblue7186]

You ha ebypur ways over there we have ours here. We have children to protect.

[@spacebar9733]

@@inmyelementblue7186 children shouldn’t be watching snl so it’s not really protection

[@Njna]

@@inmyelementblue7186 I'm an American. Unsure what you are on about.

[@barrieflix]

It's not "American", same in the UK. Six BRIT awards including best song, best songwriter. best album yet she self-censors on the awards ceremony performance. She ducks the forbidden words so expertly, I wonder whether she has chosen to do it, rather than being told that she must.

[@makennapolovino555]

She’s everything

[@edwinsuarez4949]

JUST SPECTACULAR! 🤯

[@andriocampos1759]

The most beautiful and soulful artist of our generation: ladies and gentlemen, RAYE.

[@Mrfrog-b5m]

The blues switch AAAAHH

[@user-lz2of2pk2w]

that must be hard her skipping all the bad words in the song how great😂

[@valentynlyevyentsov]

OMG SHE"S FINALLY ON SNL!!!

[@anariiilove4603]

An actual superstar

[@berivandurmus9880]

Omg it is so crazy what she did with that song. I'm so impressed. Raye hitting right in the feels every time.

[@aitabg]

Love you Rayeee!! ❤❤ Greeting from Canary Islands 🇮🇨

[@SirAndrewII]

Kristin Wiig and Rayeeee. I'ma happy. I don't generally do SNL much anymore but this is wondafilled.