"Take My Hand, Precious Lord" (2015) Ledisi - Selma Movie Soundtrack

[@typrsn1]

Necies Vlogs After seeing this movie I had to get the soundtrack. Some of the songs I already had because they are from back in the day.

[@chanaellecitron4026]

Yup, isn't it beautiful? My favorite song is glory, but they s one is quite inspiring as well :)

[@allenlowrimore4265]

+Gospel Nostalgia I like the older songs, they are written with a story behind them. not to mention the old songs sound better then all this mess thats on the radio nowadays.

[@typrsn1]

+Allen Lowrimore Yes indeed.

[@ThoughtsOfARetroBystander]

Allen Lowrimore facts

[@coolhtowngirl]

@@chanaellecitron4026 000q

[@4lifemusiclova]

I literally have goosebumps after hearing this song. I am Beyonce fan, but Ledisi deserved to sing this at the Grammy's. This is so beautiful, my God.

[@4way.entttt]

Today i woke up n wanted to give it ALL up. I have 3 children. im fighting a case that carries 3-9 years, i got an eviction notice this morning n i have nobody by my side but Jesus. i just ask somebody to continue to pray for me.

[@typrsn1]

+laron woods I will be praying for you and your children.

[@hardren101]

+laron woods no matter how bad things appear.....you have three very specific & unique reasons to stick around....your children.......the may continue to go on but they will never emtionally heal if yout take ur life and continue to ask themselves what they did to make you want to leave them!!!!......i don't need a crytal ball to assure u that things will get better!!!

[@loriweeks8495]

The Lord hears your cry and he knows what you're going through. I'll be praying for u.

[@molaroidsolomon3021]

Praying for you

[@lorenci42]

You,will be in my Prayers.Give your Testimony.

[@bellstacey770sb]

Ledisi and Mahalia Jackson are from the same hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. A state rich in culture, music, food and history. So yes, it took someone of the stock to sing with such emotion and with The Spirit. Ledisi did an awesome job.

[@marvelousmarvelous2529]

Yes.... I was looking for a comment like this... Years later

[@rayvirgoe7231]

It really reminds me of Mahalia. Beautifully done!

[@mercedesmoore1637]

We don’t talk about this rendition of Precious Lord enough- Ledisi did amazing

[@lareesedonaldson1077]

Hands down, Ledisi hit it out of the ball park. She really moved me to tears. Beyonce is talented but Ledisi is gifted.

[@khamanifolie6626]

Ledisi's sounded better than Beyonce.

[@novanova5378]

@@khamanifolie6626 as a Beyoncé fan I agree ,ledisi brings the tears baby ..

[@1800peace]

Cried like a baby to this song Ledisi killed this.

[@mrs.latonyaestes6434]

You can feel it deep in your soul when Ledisi performs this song.

[@NicoleTaylorSoprano]

I love her voice! In this song, she really pays homage to Mahalia Jackson, but she makes it her own. I love her voice.

[@LovelyVintageRose]

Precious Lord, take my hand Lead me on, Let me stand I'm tired, I am weak I am worn Through the storm, through the night Lead me on to the light Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near When my life is almost gone Hear my cry, Hear my call Hold my hand lest I fall Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home When the darkness appears and the night draws near And the day is past and gone At the river I stand Guide my feet, Hold my hand Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

[@ipraywoman]

She captures the soul , the spirit, the love, the prayer of the song and uplifted and encouraged the hearts. anyone listening to her singing could feel the power of it.

[@cassandrabest4849]

Doesn't matter what vessel He chose to use or which listening audience you belong to--this song is Powerful and Many people received the message. To God be the glory!

[@EATeezey]

I was moved to tears. Ledisi has a beautiful, soulful voice and she sings with such feeling. Few songs can move me to tears and this is one of them.

[@Kre8iviT27]

Oh my goodness! This woman can sang! Beyonce has no business trying to sing this song at the Grammys. They should let Ledisi do. You can feel her soul in this. Wow!

[@nielsenmakay262]

u make no sense.....

[@Kre8iviT27]

what doesn't make sense to you? You don't have to agree with my opinion.

[@blakkone4000]

"...has no business..."? WOW...

[@atlmprof1]

Kre8iviT27, I agree that Ledisi is a cut above when comparing the quality and depth of vocals. However, Beyonce has the attractive and exciting brand and clearly people can't separate packaging from quality of contents sometimes. I've witnessed people give "juice" to their children and wonder why their teeth are rotting. They were under the impression they were giving the kids 100% juice when the packaging said 100% vitamin c. True ingredients were water, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, vitamin c, & red dye made from cochineal bugs. People go for the packaging over the substance every.single.day. Country wouldn't have an obesity epidemic if we went for substance over packaging, taste, and instant, easy gratification. That's why Beyonce can be used to reach said demographic (Let's Move!). IJS.

[@Kre8iviT27]

atlmprof1 loved your analogy.It was on point!

[@teevee2249]

too many devils at the grammys for ledisi to perform. she would've brought the building down. they picked the right one.

[@CaliGirl8686]

YOU BETTER GO OFF!!!!!!!!!!! YAAASS!! 😆😆😆😆

[@Jay2k2323]

Exactly 🤣

[@Helatimo]

She would have brought the whole block down, let alone the building. This is how it should be sung. Still sends shivers up and down my spine. Song just freezes the soul.

[@tonyote2598]

But instead the Devil wit the blonde wig and white dress demanded it be her to attempt to deliver and in my opinion failed. Ledisi 4sure wouldve demolished it.

[@sandrasampson1870]

I sho'nuff agree with you, Tee Vee

[@sophiapang7708]

it would have been nice to hear Ledisi sing this at the grammy's. beautiful voices like this should be given a stage.

[@thegodblogger3812]

Ledisi is tradition and new frontier wrapped into an elegant one

[@JamesWalker-ew1ib]

Wonderful !! She sang this song like it was supposed to be sang. The Grammy's got it wrong.

[@karenhassell3429]

Praying for all of you'll. the one with cancer & the one facing 3-9 & an eviction notice. I know God will! Hallelujah!

[@tiadavis3910]

Ledisi sang so beautifully. I wish she had the opportunity to share that with the world. We know all too well what Beyonce can do on stage. Ledesi would have delivered the message. Maybe they can duet on oscars..

[@hardren101]

OMG....i have heard many renditions of this song covered by many different artists but this has to be the most heart felt & moving renditions.....she nailed it!!

[@songbirdforjesus2381]

Best after Mahalia

[@os3734]

Try Marion Williams with the Thomas Dorsey intro. It is on KZbin, it will bless your soul.

[@jessemorman]

Not too much, not too little, just enough to get the point across.... BRILLIANT

[@tolyachandler4906]

Outstanding Job Ms. Ledisi...First Mehalia then Aretha Now YOU .....

[@lindaborrell9506]

Her voice takes you "there," even if you weren't there. Beautiful, inspiring. This is the best of our shared humanity.

[@pamelalukasek5390]

I think this is a beautiful version of this beautiful song! I found it because I was telling the Lord that I feel weak and tired of dealing with the cancer that I have. This is giving me back my spiritual strength. Praise God and thanks UTube for all that you do!

[@typrsn1]

Pamela Lukasek Praying for you...

[@glyndahenderson4145]

Pamela Lukasek sending you light, love and prayers!!! it's Already Alright, believe that...

[@pamelalukasek5390]

Glynda Henderson Thank you so much..God bless you

[@sandbellatv6730]

Pamela Lukasek I am praying for you...Stay Strong!!!

[@a.m97]

Pamela Lukasek praying for you! Get better soon! I know you will!

[@spontaneousgirl4135]

She absolutely killed this song. No music just that soulful strong beautiful voice. People forget what a true vocalist is especially Beyonce fans.

[@TheHappychickadee]

Tearing - so incredibly beautiful

[@cassandratype4]

True gospel singing, deep from the soul

[@irun_mon]

literally goosebumps listening to this song, such a powerful song and amazing singer

[@darkenergyish]

You know what... They didn't let Ledisi sing this at the Grammy's because they wanted to keep things "light"! LOL If Ledisi sung it, err'body would have been in tears, church, repent, and all that. They didn't want to take it there. So let the commercial lady do it. JS

[@schoolgyrl6]

FACTS

[@dumasjacari]

Facts!!!

[@TheRm2grow]

Your right... they would have needed the white sheets and the mother of the church... with the fans and box of tissue.... somebody would have taken off running up the rows with waving hands....im just saying.

[@zahraaesmael342]

honey...most people at the Grammys don't even believe in God. You are delusional. They chose the commercial lady for ratings and because she plays their game, not to keep things "light". Most people watching the Grammys either don't go to church or hate black people. Get real.

[@lolaangel7242]

@@zahraaesmael342 That's true too. You know those devils can't have the divine spirit of God in their home. Hence That's why they had Illuminati Queen Bey to perform LEDISI's performance. Baby, Bey COULD NEVVVA sing that song with such conviction like Ledisi did!

[@CandyCaneLane5678]

There is SOOO much weight on this song!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 sing now ledisi

[@drosethegreat223]

Such a powerful song gives me chills...

[@gigglingallday]

Prayers for you Pamela that you will be healed in this year of God's Restoration. I pray that Christ Jesus will take your hand for providing good health and Many other Blessings. Amen.

[@naliyahaubrey7858]

Ledisi did that! It's a shame they didn't let this sista SANG this song at the Grammys instead they settled for a no soul having Robot Beyonce

[@zanaywelch-qy4ex]

This song gave me chills her voice her lyrics her melody is all so perfect

[@TonyTurner]

Amazing Rendition. This is what should have been performed. Ledisi your vocals speak for themselves.

[@chrisavilez9515]

I love Gospel. it always lifts me up when i am feeling down.

[@wesleyjames6459]

Please Lord when my life is almost gone take my hand

[@thelmaspicer392]

THIS IS JUST AWESOME WONDERFUL SONG ❤❤❤❤❤❤SHE IS AWESOME

[@livelaughlovemusiq]

And it's so much more believable because everything Ledisi does is so classy. I can't believe someone who sings about grinding on a man's wood piece out one side of her mouth and singing this gospel spiritual out the other.

[@pogimax]

The scene featuring this solo is my favorite in Selma. Always makes me tearful and thankful.

[@pogimax]

The scene where this is sung is my favorite one in Selma. When Mahalia Jackson starts, "Precious Lord," I lost it and bawled crying. Dr. King's weariness and pain being comforted with the truth of God's grace in song--we all need that, frankly.

[@purkabe12]

she killed it! i felt that, her voice is so moving!

[@mollyneemairenicanna6809]

Im a white woman but come from a family of musicians and singers. I am the age of Oprah Winfrey so go and figure!!!.....I loved Gospel music from a very young age.......and to this day I still enjoy it.........You cant beat black women in particular singing......well I cant and that's for sure.!!...Bless you sisters and brothers.......hAllelujah Amen..

[@SISTARSOUL]

Beyonce is big enough to where she could have declined and insisted Ledisi perform the song.

[@CassieJazz96]

IKR, Ledisi deserves to be on the Grammy stage.

[@thickandsexie1]

That is the TRUTH. Beyonce should have said I will decline the OFFER and ALLOW LEDISI to sing it because she just did it in the MOVIE that they are doing a TRIBUTE too. But I guess that is a STUPID thought because the Grammy Awards without Beyonce is a far fetched idea.....NOT REALLY.

[@BiancaVolcy]

She actually asked to perform this song!

[@nanakayist]

CassieJazz96 You dont deserve to be on the grammys just for having a good voice sorry. There are tons of people with great vocies

[@CHEETAH69]

CassieJazz96 No one "deserves" anything. This is life. Not preschool. There aren't a list of things that we inherently deserve. You get on the Grammy stage when you are chosen to be there. That's it.

[@ms.gwendolynpittmantharpe9817]

Viewers, I've listen to others Gospel singers sing this particular song for as long as I can remember . However this Women can sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if only it took a song, to get in heaven then my "GOD" with her singing the gates would be open. I must get off, the Lords knows the song has cause me to brake out in hives its so powerful. Peace thanks you tube and Mr. Gospel Nostalgia . Mrs Gwendolyn

[@typrsn1]

+gwenboss51 Tharpepittman You're welcome.

[@ms.gwendolynpittmantharpe9817]

Mr. Gospel Nostalgia, Thanks for your respond if you only knew. The fight, get back with me . You know who I am and I know who you are thru Christ, the gift that where store upon me i know you understand. please email me. Due to privates I have Message, I ham the one, you where sent to delivery.

[@Helatimo]

Sweet Jesus!!!! A voice like no other. This song literally makes your soul stop whatever it's doing and it........just...........listens. This isn't just a song, it's a journey.

[@gothamross]

A truly beautiful hymn beautifully sung.

[@laritagaskins394]

She kept the song the song...true to it's origin and truly honoring the sound of the great Mahalia Jackson. Sung beautifully!! A the melody...in the spirit of this amazing singer - one to the other. Thank you Ledisi !!!

[@hottati831]

They know they could have let Ledisi sing this on Sunday #itsonlyright

[@MrsPurpleHaze83]

How is it only right? She's already on the soundtrack. Common and dem didn't want Ledisi apparently

[@hottati831]

So what... why not ask her to do it she's im town already and Beyonce wasn't gonna be there til this... Ledisi is the likeness of Miss Mahalia Jackson so that's why I said what I said #myopinion

[@candacebrooks1037]

i love gospel music grew up listening to it, When Ledisi sings this song you feel her heart and her soul in this song, shes not show boating it, shes imagining her self standing in front of Lord singing this. Its a very beautiful song and i believe beyonce was show boating this song and this song doesn't need all of that.

[@chris348]

The "through the storm" belt is just🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌. and also the "At the river" 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👼

[@bplee17012]

I don't care who sings this song... To God be the Glory! He should get all the praise! Its all about lifting Gods name up and about His greatness. Not about Beyonce's or Ledisi's. Though I don't listen to either of their music, this is such a great song.

[@Schnerre]

I thought I was listening to Mahilia during the movie! Beautifully done Ledisi

[@marvelousmarvelous2529]

Initially that what I thought...well sung version...it's on repeat

[@jtoyarobinson8344]

Oooh I love the way Ledisi sang this song! Brings me to tears😢

[@MzNessa09]

In my opinion, Ledisi or some one with a soulful voice should have sung this song on the Grammy's, Beyoncé is a good singer/performer but when it comes to soulful songs, there's only certain people in the music industry who can rightfully sing it the correct way

[@tniaa77]

I like Bey, but it is very insulting that they're having her perform this song instead of Ledisi. Ledisi ripped this to shreds!

[@Dean0913j]

Agreed

[@lambsquad_9047]

Total disrespect. Is Ledisi not attending the stupid grammy's?

[@MrsPurpleHaze83]

tniaa77 I disagree with you.. it's not insulting at all that Bey will be performing this song at the GRAMMYs. This song isn't ledisi's.. many before her have sung it, but then again it really wouldn't matter if it were her song. Whomever made the call that Bey would sing it at the GRAMMYs apparently didn't want Ledisi to sing it.. they wanted Bey. Common and John Legend were happy to have Bey apart of it and so do many others. Ledisi was chosen to be on the soundtrack.. that seems good enough to me. She's getting her shine.

[@lambsquad_9047]

Anthony Spencer They will not allow a dark skin woman to shine. Meh, I stopped watching in '05, so I don't really care.

[@nielsenmakay262]

Thisis not Ledisi's song..its a church hymn thats been here for more than 60 years and that could and should be sung by anybody given the chance to..this is more than Bey or LEDISI..it doesn't matter who should be singing..its about HISTORY...there's no need to create propaganda as if someone owes or stole anything from Ledisi....The Grammy tribute is about creating awareness PERIOD!!!

[@2sidesofthesamecoin]

Thankyou ledisi for making this song relevant again. You will get your shine.

[@blessings4eva863]

Lord that was awesome!! Your soul could never remain untouched after listening to that

[@PurrJJ]

It's sad to see grown people tearing down artists just because they didn't enjoy a performance. Of course Ledisi would've done an amazing job singing this at the Grammy's because her voice is suited towards gospel songs. I felt like Beyonce may not have performed as well as Ledisi could have, but she still did a great job. In saying that, Ledisi wouldn't be able to perform as well as Beyonce singing a beyonce song. Instead of tearing down beyonce for performing this song, why not support the reason for this performance, as well as Commons and John Legends :)

[@neanbrown]

When I heard this version of Precious Lord in the movie, Selma It shock my heart and brought tears to my eyes. I reminded me of the many times I heard it in the Baptist church I grew up attending. #power I was disappointed to hear that Ledisi didn't get to sing it. I hope she'll sing in March when she's in concert in Atlanta.

[@eva1002]

No comparison!!! Ledisi took you back to church!!!

[@edburrell8147]

Great Song and a Great Movie, I lived through those 60's and was confused for even though I had no African American Friends or Neighbors or School Mates --- I knew about the Constitution, Declaration of Independance and the Civil War -- its like some Hated for No Reason -- May God give us all the ability to Love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, and strenght and to Love our neighbor as we Love ourselves -- Let us do this Quickly

[@applejack452]

Beyoncé is ok But she doesn't have a gospel voice But when u hear this girl sing it makes cry

[@lovely.nellie]

This is so moving and powerful, this blessed me tonight 🙌🏾

[@TilTheBreakADawn]

B. Knowles is to Ledisi what Elvis was to Sam Cooke: a shallow, spiritless, industry-pushed version of the deeper waters of real soul. The industry (and its social media trolls) can try to push this booty-shaker down our throats, but the truth keeps rising and speaking for itself. Gospel music emerges from the Holy Spirit and it only touches when someone WITH that spirit shares it. So, yes, anyone can (try to) sing it, but it will be as moving as a corpse.

[@Kre8iviT27]

Beautifully done!!

[@monahines9939]

I had to here for myself what was all this talk about Lendisi and Beyonce. I can tell you right now If Lendisi was to sing this song to many people would have gotten saved in that place and via web and TV cells and all. Lendisi has a real gift wow she can sang!!!!!!

[@hottnessfarra]

Yes I would have been saved

[@angelanewman6801]

Ledis and Bey both did a great job. I heard Bey's version and she sounds great. I listened Mahalia Jackson's version and it brought tears to my eyes.

[@joleenshadows]

WOW just listened to this. She blew BEY out the I don't know what. Beyonce I thought sounded great, but I am not least bit surprised that Ledisi didn't get to sing the song at the Grammy's. These award shows are all about bringing in RATINGS and MONEY so of course they would choose BEYONCE to do it over Ledisi.

[@bettypierce552]

Absolutely beautiful this singer that I just saw on the Norman Lear 100 birthday celebration. She sounds like the Late and Great Queen of Gospel Sister Mahalia Jackson. Absolutely Beautiful 😍❤♥💖

[@nikkit7531]

THIS is what should have been on the Grammys! IJS

[@TheGingerJoye]

Dag! Ledisi voice! Touched my soul! I heard my beloved Bey's Grammy rendition, and um...no.

[@Starr0809]

Now that's how you sang the song! Whoo!

[@Claire18Hi]

last song Martin Luther King Jr wanted to hear...

[@jerometaylor4243]

Now this is singing!! My God!! What a voice!!!!

[@customfitsclothing]

This was absolutely beautiful. Beyonce live version was universally beautiful... done

[@icebergtip]

Everytime I hear her sing this song tears fill my eyes. My God. my God there is a certain spirit she has working in her that reaches beyond all human boundaries that goes straight to the heart. Wow. Mahalia she did you justice I have to say and Mahalia Jackson's NUMBER 1 fan.

[@lonikaneki4122]

90% of the comments are about Beyoncé 5% praising Ledisi and bashing Beyoncé 5% actually praising Ledisi without being bitter

[@walteratkins5005]

this song brings back lots of memorial of my grandma back in Mississippi,love this song. A+

[@JoseGarcia-js5lh]

Any believer understands this song! The great MLKs last words “play precious lord take my hand play it real pretty too” 🙏

[@angelinema4330]

GAWD. it's comparison everywhere.

[@DiamondStylz]

get you a piece of that Ledisi yesssss that child can SANG

[@teammmx]

Ledisi should've been the one to do this on the Grammys. I would've felt it more.

[@loriweeks8495]

+Teammm PREACH!👍

[@poeticjusticek]

42 dislikes They must be Beyoncé worshipers smh.

[@rachelebenal7559]

this song is absolutely gorgeous♥ Her voice is so soothing.

[@danielledillard5603]

Beyonce had no business on that Grammy stage singing this, instead of Ledisi. Point blank, period!

[@divamee8444]

#PERIOD

[@keitwilliamsmusic]

Her vibrato is stunning. The dynamics she produces in this song just sends chills through me. I love me some Bey, but Ledisi is winning me over even more with this song, and may I mention that I love her song "Pieces of Me."

[@videophotography2794]

I love this!! Wow!!!

[@waynefree6467]

WOW - tears a flowing'. Just close your eyes and listen. No fluff here folks. Chills --

[@TreseRob]

Powerful words

[@pambroome138]

Yes lawd! Sing it my sista! Yes.......( clapping and rocking).....tears in my eyes!

[@Reinanmr]

For all those people saying "get over it, they asked Beyonce to sing it over Ledisi for a reason" need to get there facts straight. Beyonce personally asked Legend and Common to open their performance with this song. Knowing very well that it was Ledisi who recorded it for the movie. They said yes to beyonce because they felt like it was wrong to deny her of anything. Beyonce didnt even ask Ledisi if it was okay, she just did it. That in itself shows how disrespectful Beyonce can be. She should apologize to Ledisi for taking her moment. You would think that beyonce's abundance of fame and success, would not have her needing to take away the spotlight of others. Simple

[@rachaelquarcoo1517]

This brought me to tears she has the Lord in her heart and sings from her soul.#blessed

[@theoneandonly2503]

So much more emotional than Beyonce's superficial version.

[@Spartan_777]

What a beautiful version of a such a powerful song.

[@shuggaqube]

This version gave me chills and goose pimples. Bey's version really didn't move me.

[@jcmsquad7033]

I danced to this version at my church very moving🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Natty2Lyte757]

I love Beyonce but I do wish they would let Ledisi sing this at the Grammy's. Beyonce isn't the only one who can rock it.

[@navarrolane2822]

Beatifully done period.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

They played this song at my grandpa Walter's funeral in 1997.