"Someday We'll All Be Free" : Corinne Bailey Rae x Jon Batiste : UNREHEARSED

Watch what happens when we ask Late Show musical director Jon Batiste and Corinne Bailey Rae to make music together with ZERO time to rehearse. This is their one-take performance of Donny Hathaway's classic "Someday We'll All Be Free." Recorded live at beautiful Steinway Hall in New York City. #JonBatiste #CorinneBaileyRae #UNREHEARSED
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[@klmhookedmoore5847]

I sometimes think people who only see snippets of Jon Batiste on Stephen Colbert don't realize how greatly talented he is. Good to see Corinne...another underrated talent.

[@hadevos]

That has been the case for me! From The Netherlands... Discovered Stephen's monologues on KZbin when that Trump thing became president... From now on I will also watch the videos with Jon Batiste performing!

[@EricG-bv2ui]

I mean he tours and all. There is no shame in discovering a great artist by chance. There are amazing artists out there I know I haven't been introduced to. Not every artist is supposed to take over the lime light. What I'm saying is Batiste is NOT underrated talent.

[@deedee6854]

The artists that won't sell their artistry to the industry are treasures. Tamia, Chrisette, Emilie, Chance, Lalah.

[@theresamccormick-dunlap8383]

True! I never knew he was so talented!

[@billystewart4]

Jon has a few albums, some with other artists, some EPs, but his most recent, solo, “Hollywood Africans,” is a modern day treasure. He is gifted in ways like Mozart or Debussy or Chopin, lyrically floating about six inches above the ground as his music flows through him to the piano, like a circuit broken only when he removes his fingers from the keys. And Corinne! Oh, be still my heart, soul, mind and body for a muse or siren is singing!

[@Freesingskills19]

batiste is one of the most intuitive accompanyists and what great company!

[@EBONY_HD]

HUGE Corinne Bailey Rae fan here! Really appreciating a new depth in her lower register ❤️ love all these

[@mistersnitty7721]

She sounds great and looks amazing! So glad to hear / see her again.

[@daudidaudi]

I like how in the end they look at each other like two kids who've just stolen candy together!

[@LiyaZuluM]

Corinne Bailey Rae is one of the few artists who can sing other artist's songs and not take away from the original but still sound like herself and it be beautiful. Side note: When will folks wake up to the gift that is Jon Batiste?

[@amgm1996]

2 years later but, check fiona apple covers

[@Laura329]

It's so good to see Corinne back doing what she does best. She's an absolute star 🇬🇧

[@zeineguy]

Am in love all over again!! Please never leave us again!! You have gone through so much, God bless you Corrine.

[@leannepaxton5012]

gringo kano , she has, hasn’t she? Her story breaks my heart. I remember when it happened, my heart broke for her then and it still does now. But she looks amazing.

[@hey.noah.]

It's insane how beautiful this is..they should make a record together

[@johnjhill3]

Corinne, I think I'm gonna Put Your Records On!!!

[@sarahmichelle6385]

Frank. My childhood hero

[@yourturn777]

My exact thought👊

[@markricks]

Underrated Comment

[@EricG-bv2ui]

ahhh I see what you did there.

[@Nonyabusiness08]

Good one...I see what you did there 🤗

[@DutchJoan]

There is music for every voice. It is food for the soul.

[@luciasciore9521]

The strength and beauty of her singing and his playing blows me away! More...More...

[@feebeedoc78]

Much as I’m missing Stephen this week, I love Jon Batiste and all his musical collaborations. My dad is an intuitive musician and the sound of piano keys was my favourite to fall asleep to.

[@veronicaalleyne]

did you dream music too? I always did as a teen if I fell asleep with the radio on, especially the classical station I'd dream of red velvet baroque rooms accented in gilt

[@msthang5366]

Rose S thAt had to be the best atmosphere in the world

[@chachashotchicken4077]

This song is sang so beautifully by our beautiful and amazing CBR she and Jon need an entire album of these timeless classics. Raw talent is rare these days. I think this collaboration is AMAZING! Some day we will all be free!🤟🏽

[@maitefaangaza2409]

I was fortunate to see him at a free concert in the park in Brooklyn a few summers ago. He is a true master on that instrument and funny and full of life. Will never forget it! ❣️

[@MiguelDunham]

Beautiful! Her voice has such a nice edge to it and his playing just works. Wonderful pairing.

[@NailahRoberts]

This brought tears to my eyes, please release an album together.

[@hjahful]

I too am overwhelmed with inexplicable emotion. Sweet sweet music.

[@clearview360x]

yup. same here.

[@tondaleyoduff5771]

I just played my Donny Hathaway album,miss his talent and message. This young lady has a beautiful voice and it is superb. Thanks for the encore!!!!

[@Toywins]

He's my favorite singer.

[@lucas50625]

What a great performance from Corinne. Listening to this song, and to her voice, wow, I get breathless. So good, really wonderful. Singers like Corinne are rare to find, and that's why I love her so damn much. Please, let us have more of this radiant voice, from the always beautiful Corinne Bailey Rae.

[@saleemahshakir7874]

The song bird that is Corinne Bailey Rae. Her voice is so lovely. One of my favorite singers.

[@ameliasandersjohnson3604]

They should make an album together.

[@niig9563]

i used to listen to her "dont say im falling in love" a lot before. made me feel a way i cant describe

[@aryeonnej]

Corrine fan 4 life! This is beautiful.

[@boyroyboy226]

Oh, damn! So good. Please release an album. Pure artistry. Pure music,. Pure talent.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes! 👍

[@cherylsibson8457]

takes courage to sing words of freedom when the insides sing layers of freedom you have you have, the resilience of strength to sing through you, and it shows., I'm grateful to listen to your song, thank you!

[@jasonliebenberg7918]

Thank you Corrine and the gentleman playing the piano...❤❤❤👌🫡❤️‍🔥❤️🇿🇦

[@Ms.NIkaDM]

This song always stop me in my tracks. A sense of appreciation for those who paved the way..... Aretha Franklin’s version on the Malcolm X soundtrack lifted me. I thank you for this

[@dominiqueeden]

wow i wish i was there when this happened. one frickin' take? no practice? INCREDIBLE...

[@p.e.m.-rbw_elijah]

🧐 - Corinne Bailey Rae’s vocals, Jon Batiste piano playing skills, wow ! That’s sweet music right there. They both compliment each other. I don’t know if this song is available, to be purchased, but I’ll be searching. I’m now a fan of Corinne Bailey Rae. Thank you 'The Late Show' team, for sharing this music segment, hosted by the great Jon Batiste.

[@cindyoser9988]

These musical moments with Jon have been so refreshing. Just joyful. His talent is amazing. Their conversation in the other video was cool to witness also. Musicians talking music.

[@cosmorecordz]

I was always hoping these two would make a classic Jazz tunes album together just piano and her voice nothing more - perfection

[@joonyaboonya]

What miserable person would dislike this? Who hurt you? More of this, please and thank you.

[@ivanramljak7454]

I see that you are unaware of bots which can unlike hundred thousand videos a day used to lower marketing position of the competition usually. So noone is dislikeing this, fuckn computer programs are

[@Roonasaur]

Maybe it's someone who thinks they're still obsessing over slavery? Idk . . .

[@ivanramljak7454]

@@LincolnMaurice Well world is very weird place, usually done by companies or websites where you pay to boost your own youtube account. Part of the mechanism is dislikeing other stuff, now answer to you question, pretty much any place in the world. And videos unliked are decided by statistics. The other solution is that someone created thousand of bots just to unlike everything because they enjoy while see8ng other people suffer or fail.

[@veronicaalleyne]

contrary to sci fi depictions people are different & it's quite legitimate to not like the same stuff that you do so, stop being a Nazi about it & let people dislike with the same peace that you like

[@msthang5366]

Joonya Boonya EXACTLY

[@PROPHYYREACTS]

HER LOWER REGISTER IS AMAZING OH MY GOD

[@angelahamlett8249]

I love them together. Jon ain't no joke! Julliard Allumni. Fabulous!

[@weyde1]

Without doubt the greatest male vocalist who ever lived. He left us much too soon.

[@lorettayoung-walker2102]

Beautifully song she remiinds me of Carol King in 2021

[@timothygreer4546]

That musical chemistry that they have...especially when they look at each other 😊😊😊

[@jacovawernett3077]

This lifted my aching Soul.

[@BLKENDOLLBARBIE]

It’s refreshing to hear Corinne’s lower register.

[@DRob_22]

A shame this doesn't have more views. We have to preserve artists like these, so this new generation won't forget what real music feels like.

[@SuperReedScott]

Well this was a great treat from both of them! Lovely music! Unrehearsed... unbelievable!

[@DrTonyaBreauxShropshire]

😊”lay your dreams right up to the sky”…beautiful rendition.

[@ianmilleruk]

These unrehearsed videos are surely an album in the making?

[@lisahbobisa]

Well someone take my money already!

[@CalJonel]

Agree!

[@victorcabanelas]

I really hope so!

[@freerhymin4life]

Right? I sincerely hope so!

[@ShaundraLee1920]

Yes! The talent and vibe are everything. Like someone else said, take my money.

[@saraevelynsmith]

I can't believe Corinne's 40 years old, I-

[@21972012145525]

What?! I’m 30 and can barely get out of bed. How?!

[@MA-zg2pz]

What?!!!!! She looks 25

[@funkmike]

Check it, she was born in February 1979. 40 big ones. Jon Batiste is all of 32.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

That is unbelievable. She looks no where near 40! 😳 Love this Set. Perfection.

[@Phoenixspin]

And still drop-dead gorgeous.

[@wm6549]

Jon should put out a album featuring all the musicians he meets on the show.

[@martycrow]

Meaning and beauty in one exquisite performance. Possible? Yes!

[@dragonfly4484]

This will calm down the demon in you real quick

[@2zwaantjes]

DragonFly: Too late!!! It got up and wants more!!!!! And what a beautiful musical couple they make..

[@jacovawernett3077]

Amen..

[@veronicaalleyne]

well, then, it ought to be on an infinity loop in the white house & senate

[@jacovawernett3077]

@write anya You just lifted mine and now I get to listen to it...And have immense joy...L'chaim from Jerusalem

[@jacovawernett3077]

@write anya You are a beautiful Soul

[@anye76]

they make beautiful music together, my goodness.

[@terrismith632]

This is just beautiful please do a project together.

[@EugeneAxe]

Gorgeous performance

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

soulful, soulful, soulful........rich and beautiful!

[@agreen0401]

Blessed to hear this! Wow!

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

These two together are amazing. Bringing me to tears.

[@kareemjohnson8059]

This is really a hard song to sing. Hathaway has so much churchy soul. Its hard to replicate for someone who's so jazzy but she along with Jon did a great job.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Goddamn. Some days I forget exactly how good a player Jon is. A beautiful performance from both of them. ❤️

[@carolynthomsen5816]

I’m crying..that was BEAUTIFUL!

[@markricks]

Oh. My. God. ❤️❤️🎧▶️🎵🔥🔥

[@4wheelstalking]

Jon Batiste worked with Robert Glasper and Derrick Hodge also , he is no joke.

[@connie1wilson]

Welcome back CBR! Missed you!

[@re6bo]

This was such an unexpected and pleasant surprise to find in my suggestions. Phenomenal!

[@thegladys2651]

Great moment. Please even their clothes matchs LOL. We need more Jon Batiste now.

[@H2O4S]

Do they make bigger microphones? It doesnt feel like this one is big enough. Jon Batiste is a musical genius, and with Corrine that's just perfect. Her voice is fucking divine

[@zorroinhell5549]

Brotha John has such a great feel in his improvising and voice leading. Corine Bailey Rae is and has been such a great voice. Its great to hear her doing these songs and other Jazz Standards. I wish she would do an album of Jazz Standards with John.

[@edfatheroftwomendavid4399]

Okay, so I must have played this video over 500 times, Corinne's beautiful vocals and Jon's stylish interpretation of an already phenominal song is rooted in my head and my heart. Wow, they should just release this as a single! Unrehearsed as well, WOW, just totally WOW

[@2412kath]

Musical talent like that restores my soul. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@EDRISSALEXIS21]

Holy Jesus.., THIS was Perfection.

[@mileswalcott7241]

I'm enjoying this moment with two wonderful artists

[@vaw796]

Corinne where have you been, lady. She is one of my all time favourite singers and I hope she releases another album soon. Jon is absolutely a gifted musician and his fingers are magic. Please do a whole album together. This soothed my soul and right now I am feeling like my heart is broken.

[@yvonnerobertsroberts7375]

I agree. 100% pure talent

[@billcunningham8485]

Hey The Late Show - could someone start a new KZbin playlist within your channel named “Jon Batiste” so all of these musical gems are in one place? These get lost in the mix and deserve to be in a spotlight. Thank you.

[@fahshala9747]

First time I heard this song Donny Hathaway was singing it and it was deeply heartfelt then and always will be❤❤.Thank U Baily Rae, I'm a fan of yours also.

[@mariaconcepcionvelasco3729]

Omg!!!These two are so great!!!!sooo exceptionally brilliant collaboration,great talents!!!!🙏❤️🙏

[@HSetonNotes]

They both crush this. Corinne should do an album of soul covers.

[@Paulistaninha]

Im coming late to the show, but must say this is outstanding! Beautifull voice and Piano. Mahalo!

[@EpistolicErv]

FOR REAL! PLEASE RELEASE THESE AS AN ALBUM. Y’ALL ARE KILLING IT

[@donnachazanov4641]

SO deeply beautiful - especially in such a troubled time! Thank you.

[@dmagada2911]

I wish this series was continued, Jon Batiste is amazing

[@hadevos]

I can also play the piano... But... How on earth? All intuitive... Together... Awesome!

[@MrTriple3]

Wow, That just knocked me over! What talent those two have.

[@michaelrockwell2609]

why do people give thumbs down and not just disappear

[@dsp8884]

Black pool of genius ..... beautifully done

[@PatriotsCelticsSox]

Been a fan of Corinne for a long time. This was amazingly satisfying to listen to.

[@terrismith5901]

Just 49 thousand views this should be over 100,000 views or more this is classic music.Jon piano playing is just perfect.I had no idea he is this talented.I knew he is talented he is just impressing me every moment I hear him play.He and Corrine need to put on some music please you have a major hit on your hands.

[@jimhunt1592]

This is really uplifting and inspiring music. Thanks for sharing yourselves with us.

[@deedee6854]

If they do Unforgettable I am going to throw my phone. Michael Buble, Nelly Furtado on this Grammy Award winning project and it's a wrap.

[@lillyofthevalley208]

Getting my personality back guysssssssss lololol 🤪 😆 😜 🤣 😅 😋 Stunning!

[@thomasnelson5758]

If this is what their unrehearsed sounds like then I dream to think what they sound like rehearsed and ready

[@rachelgalvin1498]

You 2 have such great chemistry Invite love to see you do more together

[@tonirogers1021]

Ask her... his accompaniment is fueling her to sing like that! Real vocal interpretation, masterful playing❤️!

[@strattonshartel1244]

Love, love, love this

[@darrenmann7128]

Fabulous! Leeds’ finest!!

[@babinm]

I’ve come back to this about 5 times.

[@DGodwithaplan2]

Beautiful!

[@deborahgaston7383]

Two of the best artist/musicians of our era!💯 Both are very under rated, need more of your heavenly music together to help cure this sick world. Wish it was that easy. Stay blessed! 🎵🙏💖🎹🎤🎵

[@yashiAR]

Heavenly. Please make these unrehearsed sessions into an album!

[@henryallan9167]

Truly so full of art and passion (quiet as it seems). Music and singer together but individual talent shines as well. A thrill to listen to and see. Wish I was there.

[@LAE45]

So the two of them explain how Billy H‘s singing worked - and then they do it themselves. Perfect.

[@johnkontogianis119]

God is speaking thru both of these beautiful people today and everyday they perform💝

[@abzanali7779]

Totally Wonderful

[@Skooh2000]

We are not worthy of breathing the same air as her. Perfect.

[@vickiecerda1918]

Beautiful, now these 2 just made beautiful music no rehearsal! So sweet and soulful. This is true raw talent. I know they both have Donnies Blessings .