STEPHANIE MILLS x HOME / Voice Teacher Analyzes

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[@TheArtist_DavidLance]

Such a unique voice that can’t be duplicated and let’s talk about her running around the stage and not missing a note! Whoo! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MsInfinity9]

That part!!!

[@paulaton8584]

YES...THAT PART....👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ThisGuy65842]

YASSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

[@bluntedonbroadway9611]

THERE WILL "NEVA" BE ANOTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'LL VERBALLY FIGHT TO THE DEATH ON TH@

[@dobeus8957]

And…that part right there!

[@christopherwatson1065]

Jaron had a nerve to hit Stephanie’s notes at the end. Just wow😎 And of course it’s old news that Stephanie is a musical giant.

[@TheJlb527]

OKAY!!!

[@aharper12]

I know right.... I was like did he just hit that Please like that.....LOL

[@2012Cherubim]

Ya he be doing it on the sly 😂

[@corndogsf]

And was like "she just did that like it was nothing!" No That's What You Did Jaron

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

He need to stop teasing us and drop a song 😤

[@jamals.8786]

YASSS!! Stephanie Mills did not come to play with this performance! That Apollo audience was turnt up! This is one of her best performances of the song, and I'm so happy that you're analyzing it!

[@amberjay82]

That broadway training has truly benefited her because she literally still sounds the same NOW. SHE performs to packed houses she just did a versus with Chaka. THIS SONG is a MASTER CLASS IN SINGING. PERIOD. Amazing

[@deey132]

Yes she does! Truly amazing!

[@SirDave]

Stephanie is so underrated as a vocalist and an artist. She is of that top tier Vocalist. She has a unique voice and vocal approach, and she sangs with such passion, and great technique. Her head voice is incredible, including her swift transition from chest to head voice. Her voice can be so thick, but still bright when she needs it to be. I wanted to toss my non-existent wig like Aretha wig when I 1st heard this. She was PERFORMING. She's a Natural. And she was singing at that magnitude while walking, jogging, jumping, and sitting.

[@Mongo76]

Underrated? Stephanie Mills? How? she is considered one of the best!!!! Trust she is not underrated.

[@amberjay82]

@@Mongo76 yup you're right but what he is saying she doesnt get talked about ENOUGH when it comes to those top tier vocalists. She hasnt gotten her flowers like the others. Ms Mills was singing like this at 16 doing the Wiz and to now still be singing like this at 65, she needs to be talked about as much as the others of her peer group. She was doing those chest to head transitions b4 whitney. Lets be real she not as revered as her peers (chaka, Anita, etc) yet she was able to make her mark on broadway and have a recording career and be highly successful with both many cant make that transition from broadway to recording artists and have her type of career. Flowers and honor is in order.

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

Stephanie isn’t underrated but the ones who don’t really know her of course would say that.

[@TB317]

Agree 100%. She's a phenomenal vocalist and really doesn't get in enough discussions among the greats. But yes. she's got a lot of dimension, verasatility and facility in her instrument. A true talent and professional.

[@SirDave]

@@Mongo76 She is. She literally has said so herself on her Instagram. Do you follow her? She posts about being underappreciated all the time.

[@jaijones2036]

Stephanie literally rocked the Apollo...walking , running, growling, backbends, 2 meet n greets, all the while sangin....1 of the best live performances ever recorded... bravo Stephanie.

[@paulasuniverse5029]

“meet n greets” 🤣 Yes. An amazing and and all encompassing performance.

[@dominiquedevereux7205]

@@paulasuniverse5029 I H😆LLA'D @ that part👏🏾!! Meet & greets are usually AFTER👇🏾 the performance, but Ms. Mills 👩🏿🎤🎶 said I gotta kill 2 🗡🩸🐦@ 1 time cuz I got a red eye ✈️ to catch 🏃🏿‍♀️💨 soon as I drop this 🎤💥!!

[@constancebates6165]

Meet & Greet 😊! Okay…❤

[@jacksongreene3687]

Good analysis. Stephanie Mills is *no joke* on any level.

[@zenavmoreland5522]

Stephanie has always been a Vocal Beast. As others have mentioned, she is amazingly underrated and overlooked. But for those of us that appreciate sangers (cause she doesn’t sing) and true artistry, she’ll never be overlooked.

[@vicxcertified1215]

Please stop with the underrated and overlooked comments. Your telling me a Multi platnium selling artist is overlooked? You better educate yourself on the icon Miss Mills cause that 2 things she isn't. Yet here we are thousands have already tuned into this video with her name on it.

[@vivecawhite4097]

You don’t know Stephanie, like her fans do! I seen the “Wiz” over 75 times on broadway! Actually, I seen Miss Mills press the button to the stage door singing for them to let her in. Yes, STANDING ROOM, I was there. Her live performance can not be compared! Her energy is too high & strong. From one end of the stage to the other, leaping higher than she stands tall, plus carrying & holding musical HIGH NOTES! No other Artists can be compared and shouldn’t be! Although she’s gracious enough to share a stage, there’s no shade! Yet, Miss Mills become most ENERGIZED when the audience reacts to her & comes alive.

[@jenniferjenkins9155]

My daughter is a Glee fan and fell in love with the song Home from the version on the show. When she told me about that, I had to say hold on baby let me show you something and pulled up this Apollo performance! You can't tell me you love home and you never heard Miss Stephanie Mills do her thing!

[@seriousone8030]

Yes, ma'am. Teach the babies! 😂

[@BallroomSceneNerd]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dominiquedevereux7205]

@@seriousone8030 YES 👏🏾!! Like Whitney 👩🏾‍🦱🎤 said: 🎶TEACH 👇🏾👩🏾‍🏫 the children 👧🏾👦🏿 & let them lead the way 🙌🏾!!🎶

[@ramelmilton4496]

I know daughter GAGGED when she watched it!

[@dominiquedevereux7205]

@@ramelmilton4496 😶 . . . 😵 . . . Gagged😵, flatlined 😵📉🚑 , then was resuscitated 😇!!

[@kellymurphy7914]

Stephanie is one of my favs and I love when she does this song.

[@elle_722]

Me too! It gives me chills every time I heard it

[@gabrielsj365]

Stephanie was not playing! She came to SANG!

[@debiwilliams1588]

Ms.Mills was back “at home” on the Apollo’s stage and showed out as the occasion required!!! She never lets her audience down. Best performance of this classic by her ever.

[@eyeamtheomen]

Talk about fitness! On some of the biggest parts of her delivery of that big song, she was walking, bouncing, jumping, & interacting...LIVE! I think that's referred to as "pure" singing ability!💯

[@SirDave]

THIS

[@denisejackson776]

Stephanie Mills I love this woman's voice the soundtrack of my life" The little Lady with the big voice"❤️

[@ebatle9021]

She was before Celine Dion!!! Queen Stephanie Mills!!!

[@teenacherry4958]

Thank you, she sounds like Stephanie Mills not the other way around 💯

[@ebatle9021]

Stephanie did this in the original Wiz Play as Dorothy as a teenager. Then she re-recorded it on her Home album

[@judithmitchell12]

Yes I saw it at the Fox Theater in Detroit at that time. Unbelievable

[@SILKTEEN46]

@@judithmitchell12 Yes, I was in Detroit at that time. OMG!! My dads friend took me. It was an experience as a young person.

[@perrysaunders331]

I loved and appreciate that I was old enough to appreciate the Singers like Stephanie Mills, Miki Howard, Phyllis Hyman, Vesta Williams, Angela Bofill, Stacy Lattisaw, Rachelle Ferrell, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Angela Winbush, Cherelle, Pattie Lebelle, Tracy Spencer, Allyson Williams, Regina Belle, Anita Baker, Minnie Riperton, Meli'sa Morgan, Shirley Murdock, Cheryl Lynn, Natalie Cole, Mary Davis of the SOS Band, Tawatha Agee of Mutune and Sharon Bryant of Atlantic Starr. All these Sistahs could sing and had the it factor. They all got Airplay too. I been listening to Stephanie more lately and still to this day, she makes me tear up at 52, because her voice has so much passion and emotions wrapped up in it. Thank God my Dad had all these Women in his Cassette and CD collections.

[@marywilson1442]

Quit playing you know we enjoy Stephanie anytime anywhere. She's our little girl she grew up with us. Through all the heartache and pain she flourished🙏

[@intentionallyqueen.478]

When her mic goes out in her concerts she goes on unborherd and she sounds marvelous baby!

[@MC-fm9lt]

YES SIR 👏🏾 !!! I had the privilege of seeing her perform this live at the Fox Theater 🎭 in Atlanta & it was my first play! This is bringing back memories for me ❤️😊!

[@LadyQ_FirstLady]

This is the BEST PERFORMANCE EVER! I watched this the night it aired. Stephanie Mills tore that stage up...ran while sining?? Come on 🔥🔥🔥

[@robertdemitro1520]

If I was going go have a vocal coach, Jason would be the one . He knows the physiology of the voice and he know how to hit those notes and he is joyful in his approach . Yes sir he is a terrific coach ! 👍🏻🎶🙏❤

[@antlearn5030]

Stephanie Mills is one of my favs and in one of my playlist,that get played every week. So I’m glad you did a video on her. I don’t know if you done one on Deniece Williams - Black Butterfly

[@vaclinciapounds8859]

Black butterfly is a great song! Yaaass! ❤️ 😍 💖

[@natalietsm_0511]

Honey Stephanie does not play!!! SANG!! Love her!! God's grace and favor shine upon you, your family, and your brand continually in abundance 💜☦🕊🥰💖

[@cyvonn]

Stephanie always looks like she just loves what she's doing and it comes across in her singing.

[@IamDeRocka]

Love some Stephanie ❤️ her little self always singing the house down. Great analysis 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@DrummerBoi1993]

Stephanie Mills.... what more can you say about this woman? What's crazy is she could probably still hit a LOT of these notes now! It's like her voice has not change much! Jaron, excellent job sir! And can we not forget about YOUR vocals sir! Amazing!

[@singingmanmd]

Our legends DO NOT PLAY!! THEY saaaang frfr bc they had to and they also know how to!

[@shelley4autumnrays9624]

I always thought Stephanie Mills was a natural...love her!!!

[@Snyc2030]

Jaron, you always capture the essence, majesty and zeitgeist of every person whom you review. Thank you.

[@godofthebiblespeaks3188]

Loved your celebratory laugh clap when she hit the high note at the end. ☺️Neither of you disappoint! So good!

[@krystalrose4186]

YES!!!!! This is always the video I refer to when someone tells me that they're not familiar with how dope of vocalist Stephanie Mills is! Love her, love this song, love this performance! ❤️

[@tabathacooksey6042]

One sunshine beautiful queen, stilled listening today’s! No one like her! One powerful voice ever!!

[@aesopjas]

went to her concert last year and she still sounds exactly the same if not stronger! incredible singer period!!!

[@fropropanop]

Thank you for doing Stephanie Mills!!! She is such an awesome singer.

[@lisabennettbolekaja8556]

Stephanie was on 🔥!

[@chaos862]

She still gives me goosebumps like the fist time I heard her doing promos for Broadway Wiz. I was so excited when she re-recorded this for radio. And Take 6 with the bgv. Still one of my favorites. Ever.

[@butterflylovenj7300]

This is why she's in my top five lady R&B singers. Thank you for this video!!!! ♥️♥️ Im requesting an Angela Bofill episode.

[@nicoletrent4703]

Most definitely. I wonder who your top 5 are?

[@collegekid8609]

Yesssss. Angela Bofill “I Try” & “I’m On Your Side” are hands down in my top 10 songs of all times. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@butterflylovenj7300]

@@nicoletrent4703 Anita Baker, Teena Marie, Stephanie Mills, Angela Bofill, and Jean Carne.

[@butterflylovenj7300]

@@collegekid8609 Check out her songs Angel of The Night and Under The Moon and Over The Sky if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed!!

[@ThisGuy65842]

@@butterflylovenj7300 Awesome List..I agree!!!

[@Simply_Devin]

Next can you do “feel the fire” with Teddy Pendergrass and Stephanie Mills live performance?! That would make me so happy🥰

[@snsn7251]

Stephanie has some pipes boy.

[@jamals.8786]

And that back of the tongue, elongating the vowels, is something gospel singer Crystal Lewis does as well (I always felt Stephanie Mills influenced her).

[@chocolateangel8743]

I remember her from Round House on Snick on Nickelodeon.

[@ninaangelique4811]

I got chills from the title🥰 Sang Ms. Stephanie!!!

[@divadoll606]

Mannnn, I love Stephanie. She blew the roof off that place that night. I still watch it and listen to some of her old songs like, I've Learned To Respect The Power Of Love. She is the truth.

[@CapricornQueen7425]

I am a huge Stephanie Mills fan. She is a Master.

[@msmilesftw]

FINALLY! I love me some Stephanie Mills! YESSS 🫶🏾

[@jendayiKa]

One of the greatest ever!!!! I saw her live several years ago in an intimate type setting in my city NYC! And omg, her voice was like Noone else. So beautiful, clear, flexible, gorgeous! And her soul oozes sweetness. I was in tears the whole darn show! One of our most precious treasures💚💚💚 Thanks for showcasing her.🤗

[@SirDave]

I'm so happy you did this! When I tell you she SANG, and I've been waiting of your musical/vocal caliber to analyze this.

[@LFortune]

You read my mind!!! I've been waiting for this one! I love Stephanie Mills' interpretation of this song. She lifts the spirit and your analysis is a AWESOME delight.

[@aharper12]

To think she was a teenager performing this song 8 shows a week and can still wear is out today....#QUEEN

[@amethyst3139]

Whew!!! Stephanie never disappoints! I've been a huge fan of her voice & spirit since childhood. Her vocal ministry definitely does not get the praise it deserves & she still sings this awesomely today. Thanks Jaron for knocking another one out of the park 💜

[@nicoletrent4703]

She is GREAT

[@finecehames2039]

Stephanie singing Home at The Sinbad Summer Jam is over the top, she took the crowd to church 🔥

[@lashonhenry4105]

Alll that Power….my Favorite Stephanie Mills. Queen Queen Queen.

[@paulasuniverse5029]

Stephanie Mills has been a phenomenal singer with a unique sound since she was a child. 🎤🎼

[@lesthebest3171]

This is her greatest performance of her classic. The confidence and control of audience was amazing.

[@loriblunt2144]

Thank you for presenting Stephenie Mills a American idol of all time.

[@biggnsexxy2010]

Every time I hear Stephanie Mills sing this song. It brings tears to my eyes 😭😭❤️

[@machpodfan]

She has that round, rare silvery kernel of warmth, and when she belts it hard she OWNS whatever she’s singing- underrated to this day.

[@vicxcertified1215]

underrated?

[@KajiVocals]

Thank you so much for this!! You need to see her singing Be a Lion! It's a masterclass in singing.

[@nanaopoku-manu2794]

MS MILLS CAN SANGGGGG A HOUSE DOWN

[@msmj9102]

Ms. Stephanie Mills is ALL THAT. That is one of 5 FAVORITE songs.

[@ladykay8183]

Stephanie is one of my favorite singers she small but her voice is larger than her

[@tamarapinder6693]

When I tell you I use to listen to this song over and over again Miss.Stephanie Mills vocals were on point..It just makes you feel good all over..She put her touch on that song also lbvs..If your fan then you know what I’m talking about..

[@CDawg]

"...It just makes you feel good all over..." I see what you did there. 100 points for Ravenclaw!

[@TheArtist_DavidLance]

That was good lol

[@reign6409]

Stephanie has a God given whistle in her throat! Totally magical!

[@RiRiTheGr8test]

My boo Stephanie! I just absolutely love her. She doesn’t get mad enough credit for what she has done and what she can still do! Single handed-ly held down the Verzuz for herself and Chaka. She always shows up!

[@m13415]

Your analyses are always so technically thorough and wonderful to listen to. As a musical theatre nerd, this was a joy. Thank you!

[@ricardogilmore6772]

Yessss. Stephanie Mills.

[@darlenetillman7084]

Speechless 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@mroper324]

My mother used to sing this to me as my bedtime song. (This Stephanie Mills version specifically, she made that clear!)... and my mother and I got to see the incomparable Ms. Mills live in concert about a decade ago. Lord can that woman blow. Have you done Dianne Reeves? An amazing singer I rarely hear referenced. Better Days is a phenomenal song, but I was happily surprised to find that her live performances of it are somehow even more of everything that the album version. Her Newport Jazz Festival performance from around 2000 knocked my socks off. But frankly I doubt there's a song or performance of hers that you wouldn't die for.

[@theresadavis7604]

Telling my age, but I remember seeing her sing this in the stage play back in the 70s. I love the new generation giving props to the legends. She is such a little powerhouse!! 🥰❣️

[@xcentuateux3511]

Stephanie Mills is amazing! This is one of my favorites ... brings back great memories. If you need another suggestion - Chante Moore would be a good one.

[@dillondeondaboss3832]

Yes chante Moore is a beast as well

[@jordanparker657]

"Time be my friend " ...gets me every time. ❤ 😍

[@jackiemeriano7778]

I remember when this came on TV!! Classic! Thanks for analyzing this ❤️

[@cynthiacooke3813]

Wheeeeeeew!!!!! Yesssss!

[@marcyjns6161]

Sing Stephanie. Love her vocals and storytelling of this song. She was before Celine. 😊😊

[@Only60GamesPlayed]

Yes! Stephanie Mills was it back in the day!

[@worthycreations9126]

Still is! I don’t miss her when she comes to town.

[@thekaliko]

both y'all better sang!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@DroppinJewelzz]

I smiled the whole video! You can definitely tell she enjoyed singing this song. That makes all the difference 😁😁😁😁😁

[@aliciabrown6679]

Never seen this performance… look hunty, she WERKED that stage!! She didn’t forget her assignment was to sing at the APPOLLO! Thank you for sharing!

[@domplus5]

Yesss a living legend 💯

[@larahook738]

She was so powerful when she sang this song. One of my favorite songs that she sang.

[@titaninthemorning]

Stephanie will always be a songstress she knows how to move up and down the scale but still keep her uniqueness! I love how you got all happy and giddy when she hit that note towards the end!!! Love it and the analysis. Great Job!!

[@liftedup1584]

🔥🔥🔥Sir.👀 You have been on 🔥🔥🔥 with these episodes💯. Whew💨💨💨

[@Cartier.kay_]

THANK YOUUUUUU FOR DOING THIS💌

[@bebopjazz1972]

I love Miss Stephanie Mills and this song is one very close to my heart. This performance always brings me to tears and I absolutely loved hearing your breakdown of her vocals!

[@coreywoods7162]

Been waiting patiently for this

[@MrVirgoATL]

The legendary Stephanie Mills gives a microphone pure hell. She never came to play.

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

Miss Stephanie Mills is a site and voice to be hold. 💜💜

[@CY-lt9ut]

Remarkable young lady. She deserves much props.

[@ninobrown5416]

Stephanie Mills has always been my first love of music since Maggie Flynn then the Wiz, I was so enameled with her music and her voice and still go to every concert when she plays on or near my area💜

[@iamshesheisme8954]

First and Foremost! Stephanie is one of the best that EVERRRRRR did, does it, and will do it! Hands down!

[@user-kr6km9id2h]

I LOVE STEPHANIE MILLS...SHE HAS A ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL VOICE 💯 ❤️ 💖 !!!

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

When it came to, Phyllis Hyman, Natalie Cole, Oleta Adams, Patti Austin, and Ms.Mills etc.Although all these women are different, I always felt they were Underrated. I still listen Stephanie Mills old school and enjoy her singing every minute.

[@stephaniemills_fanpage]

Stephanie is underrated but I get what your saying.

[@chloehoganmusic]

I'm coming here to the comments to say thank you and also remind us all that Professor Legrair did say he should do a Celine Dion analysis and we AGREE! I'll be patiently waiting :)

[@justinwantou9145]

My father, resting in peace, loved him some her! I love her too, but he used to swear by her.

[@karendavidson7538]

I was waiting on this one,so glad you did it,I loved every minute of it.

[@and2rew]

One of those songs that just gives me chills every time I hear it.

[@terripens2020]

She murdered that performance!!!

[@MrCarlhancockrux]

I'm IN LOVE with your ANALYSIS!!!!!!

[@pamc8ks819]

I have NO WORDS! WHat a 💚🎁 that keeps on Giving! 🎶🙌🏾🌞💚💜