SWV sings Grammy Award nominated record "If Only You Knew" (Patti LaBelle REMAKE)

1990s R&B group SWV has resurrected its career with a comeback in 2012. The group's album "I Missed Us" was well received by fans of the genre as well as critics. In 2013 SWV earned its second Grammy nomination with a remake of Patti LaBelle's signature hit 'If Only You Knew." It was SWV's first Grammy nom since 1994.
Overall the group has been nominated for over 20 awards from the Grammys, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Soul Train Awards and Kid's Choice Awards. SWV are winners of eight Billboard Awards and has sold over a combined 10 million LPs and Singles domestically.

[@WillWize]

Coko is obviously the voice of SWV, Lee Lee’s tone is actually the one that stands out to me, Taj‘s blending is some of the best I’ve heard in harmonies.

[@drphot6050]

That’s why they make up a fantastic group

[@JTAThoughts]

yall just gonna pretend like Lee Lee didnt kill that !!!! yassss mama

[@Mr21Nubia]

Exactly

[@stephanygoode9965]

She shole TF did...😯❤️

[@mikeharris468]

Pleasantly surprised.

[@BlessedOne-jp1cy]

Yo

[@gardnersgourmetbakery6269]

I love her voice too... the raspy quality does something to me.... love Lee Lee

[@emrowe]

Who else went down a SWV rabbit hole after tonight’s verzuz

[@jayjazify]

Me! This is one of may gems I found.

[@brandenbrown6631]

Beeeen here for a while now 💀🙌🏽👏🏽 but WELCOME

[@tanganikajones6318]

Yes!!! Still in it.

[@travisnorth8291]

Plz f... u bout first off it was n da city 2 the was songs the wrote 4 other ppl 3 they was being cameos so foh they still got smoke

[@reaghan13]

Meeee lol

[@ThePianoguy89]

Coko is a vocal beast! She belted out those G#5's like nothing! Her belts are so well controlled!

[@ms.mystique4388]

Omg, yes she is…she does it so effortlessly!!!

[@danteofficial7762]

Coco has pipes OMG she sang literal flames out them notes.

[@terrancebond6157]

She 👏🏾ate 👏🏾that👏🏾up!

[@CHRISFREE84]

​@@terrancebond6157 🥩❤

[@tommyg2660]

Love this version, am i the only one completely in love with Lelee's part? Coko killed it!!!

[@teeteetelevision]

Tommy Gorham me too

[@jd57092]

+Taria Lewis is this not keke wyatts song?

[@teeteetelevision]

No both are remakes Patti. Labelle is the originator

[@aqeelwilliams7478]

Sing Lelee!!! Coko with those notes!!!! Yes!

[@thequeen5684]

Never heard lelees voice that much and its great. Worth the wait.

[@Nick715]

Coko is no joke. Jesus.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Nicholas Kastanos yes

[@brandondavies9922]

Amazing 👏isn't she

[@sheypiglet]

Zeroooo jokes!!

[@jul.2636]

leelee's tone is amazing. and coko was amazing

[@divadee04ds]

OMG...KoKo sang that song...and Lee Lee damn girl why you wait so long to open ya mouth..Lee Lee has a beautiful voice. I am sitting here in tears that literally touched my soul...SWV fan all over again!!!!!

[@ninjavibez4696]

Real tears fr

[@mademoiseledoshay618]

Leelee coached Coko on singing as we learned during the versuz battle. She use to be a soprano.

[@eclipseeditz9147]

@@mademoiseledoshay618 that was joke between sisters

[@bluscorpion]

She been singing like that. But people thought it was all Coko. She doesn't like to be out front, but i like that they revealed during verzuz that Lele taught Coko all the soprano techniques she used to do.

[@mademoiseledoshay618]

@@bluscorpion Yelp!!!!

[@DJKeytronikzTV]

2:01 - I don't know why, but the way Lelee sung "Only if you knew baby" got me mesmerized 😍😍😍

[@thegospeloutlet2000]

🔥🔥😭 That slide down she did one that “Only”!

[@PaddyfotePrincess]

When Coko stood up it was a wrap.

[@DJMADEKSJ]

YES LELE CAN SING!!!

[@Eriq7001]

I noticed LeeLee got the BIGGEST APPLAUSE! People been dying to hear LeeLee sing lead for years....that's was very rare that she the lead singer. Coko's vocals just too much stronger.

[@mrsx7944]

@@Eriq7001 ppl always forget LeeLee is the one that started SWV.

[@mrdjking26]

@@Eriq7001 Fr. In the 90s she only only sang lead on Don’t waste your time. And that song a banger. Cause them Tenor notes she was hitting were insane.

[@blackheartbev3098]

​​@@mrdjking26 Nope, Lee sang the belting part on when this feeling, and had leads on can we, can't cope, mystery, surprise me, white Christmas, and the Jackson 5 cover of wanna be where you are.

[@jrollj]

Didn't know lele can blow like that, good shit

[@chanelkinchen7821]

Right!!

[@jasminehill6312]

We needed more of LeeLee!!!

[@truelife974]

@jasmine hill get their last 2 albums. Lelee does more lead vocals and Coko does more background.

[@losrob27]

Coko is just straight nasty on the mic!!! And it was great to hear Lelee blow, too! Outstanding!

[@belindajiles684]

🙌👍

[@whereyouwannabeboy683]

Let’s also keep in mind that during this performance, Coko was still healing from having surgery on her stomach and she still killed it! What’s so crazy is that SWV never won any Grammys or any awards from those award shows in the 90’s, but yet their timeless classics are still being played on repeat 29 years later. Ain’t that something 🤦🏽‍♀️ I just want so much more for them, but they will soon get everything that they deserve and more!

[@4cuttime]

I know that is crazy. Yes 💯

[@midwestgamer3123]

💯🙌🏾🖤

[@tacoreyjohnson197]

They DID this!! OMG, Coko killed those highs but LEELEE!! I knew that girl had some chops. Was just waiting to see. Beautiful!

[@brandondavies9922]

Yes lord

[@pjonesps]

Dat damn Coko can sing her ass of. Swv has some tight harmonies. Leelee’s tone is out of this world!!!!

[@RP.123]

Coko has a very unique voice and she’s a powerhouse. That soprano is something else!!! Leelee has a very pretty and controlled voice. She’s consistent. I love Taj’s lower register and tone.

[@thegospeloutlet2000]

Taj sings the middle (alto) . Lee Lee sings the low note.

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

Yes, yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!!!

[@theilluminatedmindset]

They KILLED it!!! CoKo's octave tho! Dayum these girls can sang!!!👏

[@hautesauce]

The way Coko hit those high notes, Auntie Patti had to be proud. Of all the covers of this song, this one is the best.

[@GedyShaltiel]

My God!! Coko is phenomenal!!!................

[@taviawms4836]

Lele sounds awesome 👌

[@KrewTelevisionAuthentics]

I knew it was over with when Coko got up LAWD HAM MERC SING!!!!!!!!!! Slayed SMH Lelee did da thang here too her falsetto is priceless sing YaLL! Coko = #sopranovocal

[@officialdjanel]

Most definitely! U know Coko was gon bring the house down when she got up!

[@KrewTelevisionAuthentics]

Yass!!!! Checkout my channel, I have a clip of her singing the high notes in the studio Crystal Clear ;-)

[@rons9237]

Coco got one of the best voices of this era. She up there next to Whitney IMO. She is completely underrated.

[@mrsx7944]

Cone on now. She's definitely a beast but like Whitney?? No way. WH was on a whole other level. Her voice was PERFECT.

[@blessedandfavored9242]

@@mrsx7944 Whitney’s voice couldn’t hit a bad note. So you right. If someone ask what is music I would say that the definition of music is Whitney Houston.

[@toomuchfourU]

Yall tripping. Coko is a secular beast. Original commenter was right

[@caramelhoney29]

Stop it.

[@blessedandfavored9242]

@@caramelhoney29 who stop what?

[@andreholcombe9345]

Literally just sent chills thru me! Coko has always had a voice to be reckoned with, & Lelee deserves applause as well. Standing ovation ladies..Patti would be proud! Always will be a true SWV fan

[@kristenaustin4645]

Chills everywhere

[@sherenay3109]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Niesyj1]

I'm trying to figure out why SWV wasn't asked to perform this song with Patti for the 2015 BET awards... Awesome!

[@KrewTelevisionAuthentics]

Niesyj1 Basically real talent isn't recognized anymore BET is some trash!!!

[@elijahsimpson4143]

The performance wasn't Patti's. It was K. Michelles & her team decided for Tamar & her to bring Patti just to show love & support for R&B & eachother. I'm sure it was Patti's decision to sing If Only You Knew. K. Michelle knows she doesn't have the range for the song so she sung what she could. I just wish everyone had a chance to shine for once.

[@KrewTelevisionAuthentics]

Elijah Simpson I guess but if you can't sing a song right I feel you need to have a seat and stay in your lane. Patti LaBelle actually told Coko she comes the closest to her of anyone who has remade the song.

[@elijahsimpson4143]

like I said this was K. MICHELLES performance. They asked her to perform. Regardless of who can sing it or not, be happy someone is up there still singing this song with a legend showing that R&B is still alive. She sung one line in the whole song I don't see what the problem is. Yall missed the whole point.

[@KrewTelevisionAuthentics]

Elijah Simpson Nobody is missing anything. It was nice Patti came out since it is her song. So what if it was K. Michelle's performance she still sucked and sounded like a man. If people can't take criticism or heat get the hell out the kitchen. If you wanna hear her go to her video and not SWV's.

[@pgearthyluv]

how in the hell do they sound exactly the same..love this group

[@jaradaniels9289]

Cheryl Gamble has a anointed voice. It's literally hearing angels sing.

[@kimberlyseaborn8398]

I'm still vexed SWV didn't win the Grammy for their remake of this song. I HOPE SWV's REALITY SHOW IS COMING BACK. Dang I miss my girls.

[@dariusmcclain16]

They aleeady have a show that comes on every week

[@kimberlyseaborn8398]

Darius McClain I know. I meant is SWV Reloaded coming back? Date?

[@dariusmcclain16]

oh idk

[@kimberlyseaborn8398]

Darius McClain Ok thanks anyways

[@reginaldrobinson4726]

+Kimberly Seaborn Sadly, the Oxygen canceled the show and it will not be renewed for a third season.

[@CharlesBrown-by6qh]

Stop sleeping on Lee Lee yessss SISTERSSSSS

[@mollyyouindangergirl2470]

Y'all better stop sleeping on Lee Lee & Taj...them sistaz can sing too!!!

[@Necoh]

Yes! I love Taj's voice too!

[@egyptscott4801]

Exactly 💯

[@wmaddan]

Lee Lee's part was subtle but really spot on -- they oth killed it.

[@iamjthomas1]

30yrs and that soprano is STILL eating this song up!!!!!

[@Iamdaunwaun]

LELEE SHOULD TAKE THE LEAD MORE OFTEN & COKO HAS SO MUCH POWER IN HER VOICE I SWEAR GEMINI’S ALL HAVE A VOICE FROM OUR ANCESTORS

[@truelife974]

She did on their last 2 albums 'I Missed Us' and 'Still'.

[@calebdouglas7622]

We Gemini’s are a rare breed

[@jeweltone65]

Beautifully blended harmonies....OMG I did not know Lelee could sing like that...get it! Flawless rendition.

[@truelife974]

She sung more than previously thought but Coko's vocals were always prioritize. That was until Coko started to refuse to sing lead on everything. Listen to Lelee's part on 'When This Feeling' you will think it's Coko, but it's actually Lelee.

[@jer98om]

I like how they showcase all of their vocals more in recent albums

[@TheSongbirdvixen]

Now that's how you saaaang a song!!! Coco slayed this song!!! She gave me chills when she hit that high note at the end!!! They don't make female vocalist like this no more. All of these manufactured and autotuned vocalist need to take notes then just maybe might learn a thing or two.

[@alexanderalexander6169]

Cant nobody sing it like Coko!!!

[@travisnorth6324]

I heard her live at msg n nyc felt like a fucking groupie because she hit dat shit live smdfh

[@puremusicluveer]

Coko is always doing her thang but lee lee did hers too !!!!

[@starz6449]

Throwing my whole closet of shoes at Coco🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Mysasser1]

the 90s was the END OF TRUE TALENT!

[@royalescorpio]

I'mma need for Lelee to sing more leads!

[@TheRowlandStone]

RIGHT!

[@ernestm716]

HELLO-RIGHT

[@3476122236]

She would if coko wasnt in the group she has the strongest vocals then Leelee and tahj

[@royalescorpio]

Winston Vincent Absolutely! She got to sing a little more n their last cd. It was a nice change.

[@3476122236]

Jazzi Hill yeah Leelee can sing i dont really no about tahj cause u can never hear her

[@puremusicluveer]

Alright now lee lee!!!! Of course coko always shows out !

[@kiamackenzee]

Lele voice is soooo sweet and smooth😍😍😍😍 & coko is just 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@jerronsavage7848]

LEE LEE COMEEEE ONNNN

[@dominiquewilliams9082]

Come thru LeLEEE ! Yass !

[@TEESALSAS]

Had to come here after the Verzuz. Sheesh. Coko will always be one of my top vocalists of all time. And Lee Lee and her tone, whew! I pray these ladies record some new music. PLEASE!

[@whitney8895]

coko and keke wyatt both do this song justice

[@eddielove473]

Patti would b very proud

[@ACCH-cm9ou]

Gosh, first woman who really gives a right rendition,to a Patti labelle song....

[@chantayneptune6446]

Now it is HARD to remake a song period...but a PATTI song...and this one at that??? Yall sang that one!!!

[@glindaconard4363]

They all can sing if given the lead, in my opinion 🤔🤔💯❤️

[@sophisitcated1194]

👍 agreed

[@johannmichaels4101]

When Coko get up, we all know serious business came through

[@Thetouchofjazz]

Yup!!!!

[@nandi3052]

They don't make em like this anymore...I miss these types of vocalists

[@heavenmosley8966]

Coko is the truth. ... no comparisons, hands down!

[@htowngracie]

Coko knows she the shit, that's why she don't try to hard. but all their vocals A1.

[@gloriajemimah7834]

Coko fucking did that!!!!!! YASSSSSS!!! Goosebumps all over!!! If they ever do a tribute for Patti Labelle at the BET Awards without question SWV should do this song!

[@KrewTelevisionAuthentics]

+Gloria Jemimah Can you inbox me please?

[@gloriajemimah7834]

Your going to have to inbox me because when I try to inbox you it says there is an error?

[@KrewTelevisionAuthentics]

Gloria Jemimah I can't either KZbin must have changed their settings. Please email me when time is granted [e-mail]

[@michellewilliams7670]

Lele did her part too. t

[@aaronnewman7573]

i need keke and coko to duet on this song

[@WGN2025]

Coco did it just like Pattie. Loved it!

[@POObumpoopo]

To quote Coko when they do 'Weak' live.... "SANG IT LELEEEEEE!"

[@brooklynbabydoll718]

Oh my Goshhhhh, Coko's voice slayyyyyyysss my lifeeeeeeee! My favorite singer since I was like 10 and still to this day!

[@biil26]

Coko!🔥🔥🔥 you you did that!!!!!

[@eizyaws]

Bruh.... The way Coko makes her voice soar at the end.... Nobody does it like that!! 🔥😭

[@fantainautumn77]

COKO did that!!!

[@parishiltonASMR]

with that ending i know she made patti proud

[@earlrodgers8124]

Fantastic singers

[@phillyrich3249]

Enough to make a grown man cry just amazing vocals

[@ladydignity]

Coko be showing out,and she does it effortlessly!

[@rianepearson1444]

Okay Leelee 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 and of course Coko killed it

[@aquemini20]

goose bumps tho..u betta SANG Coko..

[@moe5415]

Coko did that shit!!!!!! ❤️it this was a good performance by swv👍

[@cherisej7829]

Someone told me to listen to this. Never knew it existed. They👏🏾👏🏾nailed👏🏾👏🏾it💪🏾

[@urbanlark]

I was skeptical at first since it is Patti LaBelle’s song, but she made a believer out of me. Absolutely amazing. I loved it!

[@joelsinclair2829]

The high riff omg

[@lesliespringer9816]

I know she made PATTY proud.

[@Powlee07]

Coko and em G#5 soooooo effortlessly

[@landocalrisian2014]

Come Through LeeLee!!

[@simplyshanbrown3684]

Coko's voice has all kinds of dopeness to it .Simply AMAZIN'💯💯

[@NoFilterWKingLex]

LeeLee sounds amazing!

[@DayBKTV]

i love them!!1 and I love LeeLee's voice!

[@uptownnayrob]

Only CoKo 🙌🏾

[@STEPPER9]

Seriously, from 3:58 I get tingles every time. Those notes she hits there sound so good! Coco is one of my favourite singers ever.

[@msknich0le]

Coko hits those beautiful notes so effortlessly. She just needs some nicely written Christian songs like Deitrick Haddon and I'll buy them.

[@treymarks4122]

@3:37 the heavens opened. Coko's chest/head voice is so clear and harmonic. She still sounds the same as she did 30+ years ago. Those G5s were hard hitting!

[@BillyLarkin31]

Melodic

[@officialdjanel]

I met SWV yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@tosh6219]

Were they cool?

[@mikeharris468]

I used to drive limos. I used to drive Leelee and I drove Coko once. Lelee and her boyfriend were both cool. Coko was OK, but she talked on the phone the ENTIRE time from when she got off the escalator at the airport until after I dropped her off at her hotel. Not much interaction with Coko.

[@officialdjanel]

@@tosh6219 I’m just now noticing this comment 😂 but yes they were cool! All of them were so sweet but me and Taj talked the most.

[@mrsx7944]

@@officialdjanel Taj seems like the most friendly and talkative. Leelee seems the most "hood" and Coco seems standoffish. Taj's husband is FOIIINE! No wonder she's so happy!! 🤣🤣

[@mrsx7944]

@@officialdjanel where did you meet them?

[@kimberlykimble2]

It is so hard to cover such a legendary song like this one but...SWV DID DAT!!!! I have a lump in my throat (it almost brought me to tears)! By the way...I saw them perform this at the Greek in Los Angeles. I'm so glad these ladies are back together because they are an AMAZING group. They are worth checking out if ever they tour your city.

[@jrobinson8898]

Yes LeeLee!!! And CoCo you are a beast!! So effortless!!❤❤❤

[@msxcitement1]

Damn lee lee doing it like that😱😱🔥🔥🔥

[@shedrickbenisrael9398]

Bruh i think this song is made for her voice. Patti blessed us with the song and Coco gave it grace!

[@tondriagrimm3871]

She’d Rick well said 👌🏾👌🏾❌⭕️❌⭕️💯💯💯💯

[@beenontopdraftpick]

C’mon Coko!!!

[@wayneharris8254]

COKO HAS A GIFTED VOICE THEY ALL CAN SING SWV.

[@soundcheck2k7]

I'm a country music guy and this song rendered by SWV touched my soul!

[@ConceitedChiniqua]

her voice gave me chills I didn't know Coko can sing like that

[@0xTRellyx0]

Cooks range tho!

[@VntgNYC]

Yes! Coko did it, and I Love her for that!

[@MsCupcake83]

If coco don't sing!!! She betta

[@jihanodiamond7987]

Holy shit that was incredible

[@Skinnychelle48]

I lovvvvvve them!!! The 90's were the absolute best!!!!

[@chefaaron9040]

OMG coko is the business wow!!

[@kewlgurrl]

Their remake is the best one.

[@markthibeaux23]

Lee Lee did tht!!! yess they are really sistas with voices!!

[@bdr5518]

COCO just killed it

[@theoutmost4961]

Wow! I always knew Coko could sang but Dam!