Signature - Dance with My Father (Luther Vandross cover)

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Dance with My Father (Luther Vandross cover), arr. Theo Hicks
Performed live at THE AXIS | Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
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[@benson3955]

Singing while crying is probably the hardest thing a singer could do. Well done!

[@unobrunoboi1499]

You said it my dude! I'm a trumpet player and I don't sing but it is mad hard! Mad respect🤟

[@ppheard1254]

@@unobrunoboi1499 Is there really an easy way to do anything while crying

[@yoavshati]

@@ppheard1254 The problem with singing while crying is that your vocal cords don't really like being covered with snot, which is exactly what happens when you cry

[@jackthefrog80085]

Yeah man, I did it once and thank god it was the last song because my nose clogged instantly

[@B10h4z4rdpwner]

Absolute fact. Trying to sing through total throat choking is entirely amazing,

[@jean-pauldechambeau9930]

I never noticed this until I turned the sound up but when Daniel crosses that line and the quartet take that moment, Will does an AMAZING job helping pull Daniel back. You can hear him at 4:28 quietly give him the pitch to restart the process. Unbelievable performance and teamwork.

[@danielturner1654]

Thank you

[@unobrunoboi1499]

Wow I didn't notice that either!!! Thanks for helping me see that! Will is a true homie mad respect🤙

[@Ethan-yi8dk]

@@danielturner1654 lol people think you are actually the daniel in the video

[@karengerber8390]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@LarryOsterman]

Possibly the most moving barbershop performance ever. Simply stunning.

[@ryankoffron]

Larry Osterman amen to that

[@Liman001]

Might I up you on that and suggest Instant Classic's How could I ever know?

[@ClumsyM00se]

@@Liman001 I raise you Gas House Gang's "I still cant say goodbye"

[@slickvidz8169]

Agreed

[@kennethbutler9164]

Believe it or not, I heard them do it live in salt lake this summer and it was even better!

[@kimbettendorf3937]

Sitting in that theater the only other thing I heard during the last chord was the collective sniffling of everyone around me. Such a powerful performance.

[@AnnieMac608]

True!

[@penndragon22]

It is still incredibly evocative

[@stevenritz7440]

26 seconds of silence has never been so impactful. That, my friends, is story telling.

[@passonthering]

It felt like forever. You could also feel the entire audience connected to Daniel and the quartet. It was beautiful, amazing and rare.

[@Brandon_Games10111]

Man that bass singer is killin it

[@rockman221]

I can see why this was the highest scoring chart of the contest. Total commitment to the lyrics, message, and music. Beautiful performance by Signature, a gold medal quartet in the making.

[@Bowling_Dude]

Ian Wolfe and they just got those medals! Well deserved.

[@berniereen5818]

I found out this morning that my father had passed away from colon and liver cancer. This song hits home harder then any I’ve listened to. Thank you

[@seneca8]

damn that bass has a crazy voice

[@bmepnt]

Even though they didn't win the gold, this was a gold medal moment.

[@panther6961]

Why is no one talking about 4:47? Those notes and harmonies give me chills

[@C.J.Kristel]

Newfangled Four brought me here, and I can see why one of their lyrics is "we'll never have the soul of Signature". This was a beautiful performance. Love both groups now.

[@gramethyst2920]

I too was led here by newfangled four and I never thought I'd hear anything I loved as much as their work but this performance is incredible. There just aren't words to describe how sublime and transcendent this music is. An entire other level of barbershop that I didn't know existed. I still love nf4 and always will but I have to say this performance is better than anything I've seen them do. Unbelievable.

[@MedicalMarcom]

The first barbershop performance to ever move me to tears. Thank you, Signature.

[@nadivkaspi6211]

Every SINGLE time I listen to this performance, without fail, I start crying. You'd think after the 25th listen it'd get easier, but holy hell this performance just emanates emotion.

[@alessandrogatto6866]

Back when I was a child Before life removed all the innocence My father would lift me high And dance with my mother and me And then Spin me around 'till I fell asleep Then up the stairs he would carry me And I knew for sure I was loved If I could get another chance Another walk Another dance with him I'd play a song that would never ever end How I'd love love love To dance with my father again When I and my mother Would disagree To get my way I would run From her to him He'd make me laugh just to comfort me Yeah yeah Then finally make me do Just what my mama said Later that night when I was asleep He left a dollar under my sheet Never dreamed that he Would be gone from me If I could steal one final glance One final step One final dance with him I'd play a song that would never ever end Cause I'd love love love to Dance with my father again Sometimes I'd listen outside her door And I'd hear how mama would cry for him I'd pray for her even more than me I'd pray for her even more than me I know I'm praying for much to much But could you send her The only man she loved I know you don't do it usually But Dear Lord She's dying to dance with my father again Every night I fall asleep And this is all I ever dream

[@largefella]

Daniel Cochran, stop it. Stop it right this instant. I'm tired of crying at this video. The people that sit on the other side of my cubicle at work are sincerely worried about me. I think HR is about to call me in for a meeting because they are worried about me. Sincerely, Everyone

[@4partharmony208]

It's so precious and rare for a quartet to "go there", and far more rare still to be able to go on. To do it at International is nothing short of miraculous and priceless. Thank you Signature, for that gift of yourselves

[@jonathanatcapta]

I was at that concert and I can honestly say that it was *the* highlight of the competition for me. We didn't have a choice: we all stood and clapped and shouted with tears in our eyes at the end. Bravo Signature! (And we felt so bad for the quartet that followed them!)

[@tylerpeek8630]

that “send back” line at 3:44 is chilling

[@nadivkaspi6211]

I've always felt weird about Barbershop ballads. But like... holy shit... I literally sat at my desk absolutely bawling my eyes out during this performance. The first time thats ever happened to me with Barbershop. I'm shaking... that was sublime.

[@autumnc522]

I lost my father when I was 15. 3rd generation sweet adeline. Singing helped me through alot. Recently got married to my husband. I used this song as my father daughter dance. I invited all the dads with daughters there to dance with them at that time. I split the dance with all 3 of my brothers. I always tell the dads I know, to dance with their little girls at least once. I swear it's something she will never forget...

[@sherisouth5963]

Listening to this 18 days after losing my mom to Parkinson's disease and seeing my dad doing his best to carry on without the woman he'd loved for 71 years and 137 days. It hits hard.

[@weichoongoh3241]

Pure heart. The original Vandross version is incredible, but something about the stripped back vocal purity and rawness of this version that keeps me coming back. To pause for more than 20 seconds to let that emotion sink in, then deliver a shaky, emotionally-charged verse. UNBELIEVABLE.

[@kippb]

AMAZING! I was sobbing like a baby when I saw this live. If you want to learn to sing from the HEART, watch this. These guys are awesome.

[@rogerdotlee]

What I wouldn't have given to see this live. Life just didn't work out, though.

[@gavinkerber7165]

@@rogerdotlee I was sobbing first time I saw it here. I can't imagine how it must've been live.

[@charlesgreaves3293]

yup

[@DeanHoisington]

Wow. These men put so much heart into their performances. That makes them champions in my book. Signature truly performed from the heart.

[@karenhoover5169]

Awesome singing! love quartets!

[@johnblatchford8244]

Champs now!

[@b33p]

My favourite part, 3:35 I know I'm prayin for much too much. Perfect.

[@kendallfoster9726]

AMEN! The perfect part in deed..I just want to meet them in person.

[@hc9078]

Honestly same! This moment had a huge impact in terms of storytelling.

[@connorwosmek216]

I knew when I heard this live in Las Vegas, that Signature would go on to win a gold medal. Well...here we are in 2019. They did it. Signature won the gold medal in Salt Lake City last night.

[@kennethbutler9164]

Connor Wosmek i saw them live there!!! One of the most moving musical performances Ive EVER seen. Ever.

[@kendallfoster9726]

@@kennethbutler9164 I want to see them live. Can someone please tell me when they are performing again. This song moves me ot tears too..and my father is here but I love dancing with him..

[@menaroark8619]

Those two tears down his cheeks tell such a powerful story, along with the whole song

[@maximilian1640]

When people tell me they’ve never heard of barbershop, I send them this. There’s no going back.

[@Muttley666]

I saw this live and said to Daniel mentally, take all the time that you need. We are all with you. I cry each time I hear this song. Thank you Signature for such a wonderful memory.

[@nadivkaspi6211]

I don't know what I could even give to have had the opportunity to see this live. I so envy you! I would've been a complete mess lol

[@morris4morris]

@@nadivkaspi6211 , saw them in Alexandria, Va sing this song. I Lost it.

[@Choonzord]

This is the most powerful barbershop quartet performance I've seen. A performance that exposes the emotional vulnerability of one singer to show the overall cohesion and support of the entire quartet. It felt like an entire narrative arc, with a great loss and amazing support to result in overall harmony. To have that kind of vulnerability and still pull through a flawless performance is stunning.

[@strongbad635]

Just watched for the fifth time. Shed tears for the fifth time.

[@joetastic3594]

The highest scoring quartet performance of the 2010s

[@JacobKanupp]

I really feel this is an example of how barbershop can elevate to a song to its most potential. I truly believe that this is version takes the bones of the original and brings it to life. I'll only be listening to this version from here on out.

[@SpriteGuard]

Wow, I was just browsing around for some pretty harmonies and now I guess I'm gonna cry today.

[@BeefCake1012]

Wow... I’m assuming perhaps the lead singer’s father had recently passed? Because that was as much emotion as I’ve ever seen in a performance. Blown Away...

[@efrenmartinez6138]

He actually said in an interview that he still has both his parents. He said that “just the idea that someone is begging just for a glimpse of their loved one could move anyone to tears.”

[@elizabethopoussm]

@Jonathan as someone whose grandfather died recently died, I fully agree

[@pogonomyrmexrugosus6240]

I cried the night I watched it live and I've cried every time I've seen it since. Beautiful and moving performance.

[@karengilliland2439]

When I was a little girl, I used to stand on my Pops feet, and he would dance around with me. He died when I was 16, many years ago, and I still miss him. This song brought back sweet memories for me . Thank you Signature, you guys are great!

[@countrytuba]

I see someone hit the dislike button. It's ok, we all make mistakes from time to time. That was an amazing performance guys!

[@littlepooltrickshots3474]

The last harmony at the end. 🤯

[@8bitNuke]

I know the phrase has become a meme over the years, but I am being 100% earnest when I say that this makes me cry every time. Just gut-wrenchingly beautiful.

[@evanbell]

This is just such a stunning performance. Even after knowing that the lead had not lost his father (the man is still alive and well), I still tear up every single time I watch this. The performance is just so incredibly believable and impactful. Winning barbershop internationals? This could have won a Tony.

[@leesperry7288]

Thank you, guys. I lost my Dad (the celery/barman in TNL's veggie medley set) just over a month ago, so your wonderful emotional performance really hit home. Hugs to you all.

[@sidanddorisbonkers3891]

I love listening to this, but the idea that the Celery is dead really hit home! Lee - know that your father has some really weird barbershop fans thousands of miles away!

[@nxllified]

i don't know how barely anyone is talking about that chord at 4:02 that was the most heavenly chord i've heard in my life as if they put so much heart into just that chord

[@connorhavenaar3973]

Absolutely beautiful. Theo did an amazing job on the arrangement and these guys absolutely crushed it. The most emotional and personal ballad I've ever seen from BHS

[@sammyblue4765]

Connor Havenaar Theo Hicks?

[@connorhavenaar3973]

Sammy Blue yep!

[@sammyblue4765]

Connor Havenaar Absolutely stunning

[@jaykrumbholz7174]

Yes, I believe Theo H. did the chart.

[@colinbyer3018]

Which one is he

[@molimo140]

Putting aside all ultimately superfluous things like scores and judgment and contests : Performances like this remind me that this is why I am a singer; God is in music.

[@ppheard1254]

4:13 Lead in tears

[@timothykeatley1664]

Just wait, Orlando. These guys will get the gold. They don't deserve it for any showmanship, but because they are so full of heart

[@splubber99]

Timothy Keatley and hopefully I'll be there to whatch it happen!

[@railcar123]

Damn that was awesome...

[@mmmbetter55]

Why can't I like this video more than once?

[@Megatwilightwarrior]

This is the best. The chord at 4:03, the emotion, and the best Low B Ive ever heard.

[@passonthering]

Absolutely LOVE this quartet! This performance is in my all-time top ten barbershop moments . . . at Number ONE. Thank you, gentlemen, for this beautiful gift.

[@doomertube7050]

Back when I was a child Before life removed all the innocence My father would lift me high And dance with my mother and me and then Spin me around till I fell asleep Then up the stairs he would carry me And I knew for sure I was loved … If I could get another chance Another walk, another dance with him I'd play a song that would never ever end How I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again, ooh … When I and my mother would disagree To get my way I would run from her to him He'd make me laugh just to comfort me, yeah, yeah Then finally make me do just what my momma said Later that night when I was asleep He left a dollar under my sheet Never dreamed that he would be gone from me … If I could steal one final glance, one final step One final dance with him I'd play a song that would never ever end 'Cause I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again … Sometimes I'd listen outside her door And I'd hear how my mother cried for him I pray for her even more than me I pray for her even more than me … I know I'm praying for much too much But could you send back the only man she loved? I know you don't do it usually But dear Lord she's dying to dance with my father again Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I have many emotions and words I want to put down, but I can't. I'd just like to say merci.

[@kennethbutler9164]

Pieces like this are excellent examples that the music lies not only in the notes but in the RESTS. so powerful

[@asihosea9170]

That bass though!

[@LTPBass]

With tears in my eyes I say WOW! What a great bass, what a great lead, what a great baritone, what a great tenor. Heck, what a spectacular performance from a spectacular quartet.

[@tylermccaw8092]

That group hug at the end is what nearly made cry. Such amazing friends.

[@kylervogt3454]

This is such a rare kind of transcendent performance. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it today.

[@stevescott4870]

Stunning performance! Absolute commitment to artistry and tenderly delivered lyrics.

[@jackhopkins5956]

You know what, I came to this video to see who The Newfangled 4 had lost to. And... fair play man. I'm not even mad. That was incredible

[@jakeharvey3582]

man this quartet is amazing. great blend and that progression of chords starting at 4:00 just alone makes me tear up. can't help but love these guys. and not only are they a great sounding quartet, but they are awesome people. I'm a sophomore in my own quartet and we were able to attend the Harmony Explosion camp in the sunshine district this summer and Tony De Rosa was the director (what a stinkin privilege wow) and the guest quartet was Signature, who worked with the chorus of kids there of about 75 guys and 75 girls. it was such a pleasure getting to know them. great people. thanks to them and also to Barbershop Harmony Society, you guys do a lot for the youth! and thanks for posting all these great barbershop vids!! y'all don't get enough credit!!

[@jonahparrie4095]

Here I am, listening to this for the first time 6 years after it was posted, and I'm not quite sure if I'll be able to stop crying before I go to sleep

[@mmmbetter55]

I have always loved barbershop harmony, but my goodness does this performance strike a tender nerve. This is everything masculinity should be. Both the song and it's message, and the men and how they sing it together.

[@MrZo345]

I still come back to this often. I will never forget being in that audience and feeling overcome with this breathtaking moment in barbershop history. Thank you Signature. This performance impacted me deeply.

[@bobsutton3244]

The performance is cited here in this piece for those interested: uberthoughtsusa.blogspot.com/2017/07/a-sginature-moment.html (yes, the link is spelled that way)

[@pesto2155]

Truly one of the most beautiful musical moments I have ever heard in my life... and it was over a recording. If only the whole world could hear this amazing creation. Again, truly magnificent.

[@philrobertson6010]

This was one of those moments that will never be forgotten. . .

[@thomasriedel1379]

They are definitely putting their signature to the society's greatests

[@Jbarker498]

Do not understand how 21 people gave this a thumbs down, this is absolutely beautiful, filled with true emotion and heartfelt expression - bravo, just bravo

[@ReikaHisui]

Never in my life has a song moved me to tears this hard every single time. Just an amazing performance and an amazing song filled with so much emotion.

[@CarterShaw]

They did another performance in 2019 that sounds better but it doesn’t get me as emotional as this one does

[@henrydavid8994]

I was lucky enough to work with Mr. Cochran and the other wonderful men of Signature, at a workshop for high school choir students at Bethel University in Minnesota. When he mentioned this song as being one of his most memorable/emotional songs, I knew I had to look it up. It made me cry then, something like a year ago, and it makes me cry now. Thank you and bless you, Signature!

[@danabowring]

I haven't listened to this once without crying.

[@danabowring]

I’m in college now, and I still listen to this when I need to cry. I think of my family each time.

[@abigailh2861]

Wow. I bet there were not many dry eyes in the house during this song! Mine sure weren't. Beautiful from the start as well as though the entire song. Gorgeous lyrics, arrangement, display of emotion, and musicality. Superbly done. I can hardly say enough about this-phenomenal job, Signature!

[@CSharpMajor]

Barbershop Harmony Society if your goal is to make me cry at these videos this year, this is the second competition piece in a row you have succeeded.

[@BarbershopHarmony]

#missionaccomplished

[@CSharpMajor]

Barbershop Harmony Society hahahahaha, legit tho, wonderful music by these quartets. So much passion amongst the top two. Congrats to all medalists

[@baxterferguson2532]

Absolutely obsessed with this. had me crying when i listened. i wish it was on spotify :(

[@alvaroyg06]

Breathtakingly moving... How marvelous!

[@nickeydickey7341]

I saw them live and it was so magical I actually cried because this was the first song that made me remember my dad

[@SketchSci]

I love this.

[@redravenrages6321]

Thank all that is well and swell in this world that no one clapped when he started crying. Stuff like that injects fake energy in a moment that is supposed to be so somber and beautiful. Plus it would interrupt the whole atmosphere and genuiness of the song. The audience understood this and (though I’m sure it would have gone great either way) the performance ended up so full of grace and bliss, and silence, a necessary, lamentful silence, that would have been not otherwise, if it wasn’t for such a great and understanding people. Amazing.

[@pattibritz-stensaker4034]

Holy cow, I am a sobbing mess, what an outstanding emotional performance! Great job Signature!

[@unobrunoboi1499]

This was honestly so wholesome and I really loved the chord at the end with the low C. This made me wanna cry but I held it in. Very well done👌👏

[@imgoth]

whenever i need a good cry, i come back to this video. Amazing job.

[@declanneville5081]

Such a beautiful song and it's a shame I only just discovered this now, coming up to two years of my father's passing

[@rendafreeman5377]

Great job little brother (Daniel) Signature you are amazing

[@marketmandamienmarq.4668]

I remember hearing this for the first time, and hearing it now just brings me to tears as much as it did the first time. You guys are producing albums and stealing hearts. Keep at it pals.

[@chaplainrickgabbitas2524]

Wow! That was an absolutely marvelous performance. They left it ALL on the stage. I don't know how he was able to sing through that, but they did an awesome job.

[@tommyhunter16]

Honored to be able to have witnessed this in person

[@talexb]

Good grief. What a powerful performance, and so glad I saw it live.

[@MSA03]

The emotion. This is why I'm in love with barbershop

[@SignatureStampsFan]

Oh wow! Choked up on that one. That was beautiful.

[@shawngamache7070]

This was my absolute favorite performance of the entire contest. Absolutely moved to tears!

[@bryankrejcarek2386]

Those chords at 3:33 & 4:04. Wow!

[@splubber99]

Fantastic work, gentlemen. Performed beautifully, emotionally, and heartfelt.

[@MISSJHON]

All I can say is WOW

[@jakehibbard6280]

One of the best bass voices I’ve ever heard in my life. Props, man

[@EricTGiles]

This is my first time watching this since losing my father back in March. Even more beautiful now.

[@this_too_shaII_pass]

Never listened to barbershop but this is probably the most beautiful thing I have ever heard

[@robwarriors62]

God, Theo knocked it out the park with this arrangement. Also, SIgnature are beasts.

[@BetheasByteReloaded]

Luther would be so proud of you guys. Excellent. You made me and many Luther fans shed many tears. Thank you, and God bless you Gentlemen.

[@bensmurthwaite]

Chills even when watching on youtube. Amazing.