That's What Friends Are For - Sam Smith,C Erivo,G Knight,Dionne Warwick,Kenny G, Michael J Moritz Jr

[@lookingbackfromthefuture9014]

That intro by Dionne Warwick was just full of love 💕

[@singingmanmd]

She did that with her impeccable phrasing!!

[@elizabeththomas6571]

...made me cry to hear her. So beautiful!!

[@LuieTheKing]

I legit cried

[@kanebess4169]

Even with out her raw power, her tone was still amazing. She still has what made her so unique.

[@guapa77]

@@LuieTheKing me too!

[@jinomoreto4677]

I love Dionne's effortless choices in her phrasings. It's like she is telling us a story. A story full of life and love.

[@nnbg8000]

Well said!

[@migolim3638]

she just lazy

[@theycallmemilan]

For real😭😭😭. She’s 82 and still killing it😁

[@gabryell.mendoza22]

that's whats friends are for dionne love Song thanck you

[@annderrs5159]

The grand old ladies steal the show! Love it

[@GilbertGTV]

Where is the love for Kenny G?! Awesome to see him doing his thing still so many years later! True icon!

[@Marz742]

Right! Had the chance 2 go to a concert last Thanksgiving when he came 2 North Carolina!! 15, 000 SOLD OUT!! He's my favorite sax player!!

[@buffysummers5080]

I know! This version is kind of stuff, except his part.

[@buffysummers5080]

I like the version with Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross better, besides the original. Kenny G was awesome as always.

[@mindfulleven6353]

Yep, that was the first thought i had as well... How could the uploader miss that??

[@KSP30]

Right! OG

[@zoickn]

Dear youtube.....why the hack only you are showing this to me in 2025!!??? You keep this 4 years from me? HOW DARE YOU?

[@alicerichmond8708]

RIGHT????

[@YourHomeBizBestie]

Okkkuuurrrr!!

[@YourHomeBizBestie]

I love CYNTHIA & SAM! Both great artists!

[@YourHomeBizBestie]

Ms. Gladys & Ms. Dionne sounded great!

[@YourHomeBizBestie]

And Kenny G… phenomenal

[@kaoutermouslimhaliba7145]

Lady Dionne, sitting in a chair and throwing that voice of hers like she is not making any effort is crazy!

[@1975stereo]

Yes. Pure legendary diva move

[@kaoutermouslimhaliba7145]

@@1975stereo Ikr?! She was top!

[@brynneholt1990]

Especially after all those cigarettes! It’s amazing, really.

[@briant9053]

Although Dionne is singing falsetto!

[@RioMuc]

Is she still living in Brazil? She used to live in Rio de Janeiro, where she moved to 1994 and wanted to later move to Salvador da Bahia, but by now I don't know where she lives anymore. She's turning 81 this year. This woman's a treasure!

[@marywilson6354]

Brings back good and bad memories but I'm thinking just the same in 2002 I had my first child six days after I had an bring brain aneurysm and stroke but to God be the glory I made it after given 0 chance by the doctor's . But the prayers never stop for me around the clock prayer meanwhile While I was being healed by God my friend got to together to record sing there rendition of this In my Honor I'm forever great for my life and my beautiful friends for the gift of love and support . 🙏🏼🙏🏼😍🙏🏼 Hope this testimony encourages some one never give up it not over until God says do remember keep smiling keep shining God is on your side he was on mine my son is healthy working 19 year young man . So proud . Thank you Lord. 🙏🏼❤️

[@squashem1]

Gladys knights voice unchanged through the years a true legend deserves more recognition

[@quintenisliving7204]

Facts

[@virtuoussoulhealer3644]

Come on now😒

[@beers1968]

Agree 500%

[@danielebrowne]

Gave me goosebumps

[@simplyinspired3024]

Ammm that's not miss knights come on ppl

[@stevenhanson6749]

Beautiful music is eternal!😊. Thanks so very much.

[@moniqueyaptenco5802]

Good to see the greats Dionne Warwick and Gladys Knight still have that special touch

[@singingmanmd]

Absolutely 💯!!!!!

[@waxchocolate5215]

Yes mam

[@johnbus1000]

😂

[@francoisbessing]

Indeed.

[@tsarlstv1149]

Me too....

[@peterskye5158]

Two of our finest - Dionne and Gladys. We must treasure their legacy as iconic voices. We have lost Aretha.

[@Amtcboy]

Include Cissy Houston.

[@JB-ty8mv]

Two National Treasures

[@zCqiFish]

Ms. Chaka and Ms. Patti as well! We're so lucky to still have these women and their voices with us

[@melv5566]

Dionne has been singing for decades and still has that undisputed smooth jazz tone that only she possessed in her time

[@vincedejesus]

I pray Dionne Warwick and Gladys Knight LIVE FOREVER!!!

[@JaySmith-wo3di]

Gladys is STILL singing people completely under the table.

[@gregbryant516]

I agree.... she along with Dionne and Patti are legendary and rightfully deserving but Gladys has always been my favorite

[@Josherrificly]

The clarity and quality of her voice is still incredible

[@bellestarr4040]

Yes hands down

[@ginaseon]

You better say that again!

[@ranmasaotome2876]

@@krissysprayers2537 I agree, idk their techniques are so different from the old generations (Gladys, Dionne) the old generations have developed chest voices

[@amjnyc79]

Gladys Knight will NEVER lose it, she still got it.

[@thorinmewsalvatore5854]

It's so sad that Whiney is no longer with us. I miss her😭

[@regworld1167]

Gone to soon for sure. Fortunately the original artists are still with us..

[@hyugakikyo9075]

im missing Whitney so much 😭

[@AstraFleur]

For good times and bad times That's what cocaine is for

[@melyme1409]

Me too

[@rainmakerjohnson4333]

And Natalie Cole.

[@Sandland113]

3:48 Kenny G I want to thank you for giving me a wonderful childhood growing up listening to you playing the saxophone in the 1990s, The days I truly miss so much. I am not a jazz person but you made me love the saxophone I cried at the end because you brought back some memories Thank you!

[@corgeousgeorge]

Okay now Miss Gladys hittin' them belt notes and high notes 35 years after this song came out. She bettah!!!

[@paulncvic]

Indeed! That rich voice is incomparable. Each time I hear and see her sing I just marvel at the sound coming from her.

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

And she didn't use her full range here like in the original version, but you can tell she can do it...she's still 1 of the best performers out there singing LIVE!

[@shingstv6978]

The song released 1975

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

@@shingstv6978 1985!

[@soleinquadrata]

This is glorious. How I’m only finding it now, two years later, is beyond comprehension 😅 Loving that Kenny G sax!

[@shasheena52]

Sweets!!! I'm just finding it, NOW!!! Fantabulous"!!!

[@daschyt2225]

Just found it now! Magic!!

[@tweetybird9944]

Gladys knight, still a power house. Her voice still sounds the same even 50 plus years later.👌🏾👌🏾😊

[@breeyatchful]

a queen

[@elizabeththomas6571]

Her and Dionne!

[@tracep81]

Yep

[@sincerelover4963]

Great talents never die young indeed...

[@risenewman3733]

Always a fave! Gladys is a class act

[@rhondabillingslea1163]

Dionne Warwick is a legend, and no one else could open this song any better!! Beautiful version...❤❤❤

[@corgeousgeorge]

I like how Auntie Dionne transposed the song so she could sing it, it was a nice sound, she did it well.

[@channelglenn]

I think she murdered her own Sing

[@Pocahontas-jh1cq]

@@channelglenn Me too!

[@ralphanthonymallillin2712]

@@channelglenn come on! Try and sing it at her age!

[@deshaunx776]

@@ralphanthonymallillin2712 Especially after singing the way she sang for 50+ years.

[@ralphanthonymallillin2712]

@@deshaunx776 can't believe there are some rude people like this. And if they will switch to an argument why Gladys knight still has her voice. Gladys is not a cigaretter smoker, and her voice is naturally thick and powerful compared to dionne.

[@lilianchan4111]

I’ve always loved Dionne Warwick’s easy, oh so pleasant vibrato. Love love love!

[@yungwells6549]

Can always find gems randomly searching Cynthia Erivo's name.

[@huangrenjunism]

probably one of the most correct statements i’ve heard in a while

[@melaniewilliams6740]

#facts

[@Nelsongslover]

Yeah!!! 🤙🏻

[@crayzeenaebear97]

No seriously!

[@hideonbushclone9006]

I really like her rendition of Say a little prayer

[@morganchan2465]

Dionne Warwick is totally underrated ~ her voice have something so special in it. Even in this age, still there

[@addyflare5428]

An elegant and soothing voice ❤

[@jaykim9842]

Gladys Knight's voice stands the test of time

[@yj5359]

Gladys Knight is still so incredible after all the years, I can’t take it any more …

[@schonkable]

At first I thought “Ooh, is Dionne going to make it?” Well she more than made it and her voice was pure magic!

[@alexanderendo8758]

so true.

[@maryannemoll]

Dionne Warwick is so timeless. What a wonderful performance by everyone.

[@fatmahures5826]

WOW, Gladys Knight still sings those notes as if time has not changed, absolutely AMAZİNG

[@barijade]

Okay so when are Sam Smith and Cynthia Erivo doing a collab??????????????????? That harmony is perfection.

[@alexanderendo8758]

the way he can keep going up from her is unreal

[@laylamcnally6376]

@@alexanderendo8758 sam goes by they/them btw

[@jimmychoo1198]

@@laylamcnally6376 oh my god? Who cares shut up with that absoulute bs you are part of the problem

[@whitneyhoustonstan2472]

They weren’t harmonizing… they were singing in unison

[@jettblaque5798]

Oooomg!!! Because I’m still waiting

[@BJAL4EVER]

It's amazing how Gladys retained the power in her voice at her age now! Dionne's voice is soothing to the ear...so beautiful. 😍

[@mimi4sure]

OK GLADYS!!! Vocal game STILL strong and beautiful!!! Dionne singing so effortlessly beautiful! This is a beautiful rendition of this song and Kenny G?! Yessssss!!!!

[@teresaeller1816]

I'm literally crying seeing Cynthia and Sam singing together is like a dream come true 😭😍😍

[@keekeelamar9111]

There voices are beautiful together

[@abhimanyusingh6337]

MISS warwick is like burning candle in a windy dark night shining through with her VOICEEEEE🕎

[@keonmitchell139]

nobody ain't talking about how timeless gladys knight voice is like damn it hasn't changed 1 bit

[@rodneyharper2275]

She's the rest deal you should read her book

[@abellizandro8743]

Dionne has aged beautifully, still a beautiful voice , so has Gladys , although she still has a powerful voice ❤️❤️❤️

[@melv5566]

Glad to see someone give Natalie cole some recognition what a legend

[@keminggristraveler]

Natalie deserved more recognition. She's one of the best worlf ever had

[@Netbe277]

Yes Natalie wasn’t nothing to play with 🥰🥰🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

It's SO sad the poor tribute they did at the GRAMMYS right after she died...a woman that changed direction for the advancement of the music industry while risking her career should have been more embraced...

[@melv5566]

@@SmartRobot-wc2fb a true shero

[@annregan5330]

What a great singer Cynthia is and Sam complements her beautifully 2 great singers ♥

[@Tason123]

It's honestly so beautiful to see so many generations of singers performing together so perfectly

[@mirandanyakudya5388]

True

[@nagytibor6749]

Dionne and Gladys, you are timeless legends....I love you both!

[@williammendez-gallardo7309]

This song made me cry my eyes out at 8am 🥵😭

[@susangrier5486]

Me too

[@francoisbessing]

Yes!

[@oocarpa]

Same!!

[@cittaromap4163]

Ditto 🥲🥲🥲

[@its-aviibe-ari4269]

This almost had me 😭 so close

[@yourweirdbanana]

Cynthia and Sam must be very lucky to have sing this song with the legends. ❤️ Queen Gladys and Queen Dionne! With Mr. Kenny G!

[@ravendocs4702]

It's nice to see and hear legendary Dionne Warwick, still in awe. God bless you all.

[@singingmanmd]

I love Ms. Dionne!!!!

[@glenfordcadano1985]

This song applies to all generations and all the time. Amazing

[@rodneyharper2275]

Now you are someone that understands great music never fades it just gets understood with time

[@EnEyeCee]

I mean this is insane, why has this not got BILLIONS of views I’m confused x

[@theassassin8057]

Because everyone's busy adding views on Billie Eilish 🤭

[@tell-it7649]

Well cos so many people don't appreciate good things until they miss it .

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

It hasn't been promoted. This should be on radio and released to the Billboard Hot 100.

[@ladyphoenix9752]

....they are tone deaf ..so forgot to like 😎

[@marimayn716]

Exactly!!! This is epic!

[@iam1408]

I absolutely love Dionne's intro. Makes you feel so warm and fuzzy inside 💕

[@1koolkat76]

"To all the Friends, we Met, Love and Lost".

[@hellokittykitty737]

Gladzs sounds the same like 40 yrs ago..amazing woman!!!!!

[@THembrey313]

Gladys has been richly blessed, her gift still shines!!!

[@theonlycontessa8771]

Cynthia and Sam, London are well proud of you singing with those greats 🌟🌟🌟

[@singingmanmd]

Ms. Dionne, Ms. Iconic legendary Dionne did that intro with that impeccable phrasing that's always forever awesome and one of a kind! You are Awesome!! Then comes your legendary friend Ms. Gladys bringing it on with you and allowing the other younger two singers two sing with yall!! Simply beautiful!!! Btw, kenny did that Sax!!

[@jonathanfalkowsky672]

At 80 years old, Dionne still sounds great

[@oldsoul_anth243]

Gladys remains a powerhouse! Dang this lady!❤

[@gregbryant516]

One of my all time favorites

[@oldsoul_anth243]

@@gregbryant516 She's one of my favorite divas as well along with Ms. Dionne Warwick and Patti Labelle.

[@ama4046]

I'm here for Kenny G. I'm a late 30's Caribbean woman who remembers her mom playing kenny g on her tiny black radio when she was 8, 9, 10 - Kenny g was just a peaceful time. Moms home and feeling peaceful

[@aepst2]

Great to see Ms. Dionne and Ms. Gladys featured on this remake of their 1985 run away hit. Both are world treasures. Kenny G is a seasoned master who deserves recognition as well. Cynthia and Sam are angelic and oh so gifted. Well done!

[@je39981]

Wow. Wow. Wow. beautiful

[@jinomoreto4677]

Dionne was the star here. So effortless and felt every word she sang.

[@francoisbessing]

Correct.

[@edwardalexander4549]

Walk on byyyyyyyy... foolish pride.

[@joycecunningham8785]

and Gladys knight

[@kmena72]

Correction: Dionne, Kenny G, and Gladys

[@zachbarber652]

Two current stars and three legends. Auntie Gladys and Auntie Dionne were unsurprisingly brilliant. Kenny G can still play the hell out that sax and Cynthia Erivo and Sam Smith held up there. I don't know how anyone thumbs downed this.

[@arthurmauricio6539]

My lord! The new GENERATION honros the Legendary Older Generation, is simply amazing! Wonderful Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight and the powerful Dionne Warwick!

[@XoXo-zb5bh]

Cynthia’s voice is one of a kind 😍 I’m in awe of the clarity

[@makhotsomohapi3022]

Wish I could like this a million times!

[@daypenyuer7664]

I saw Whitney, oh lord. 😭 Miss her so much.

[@sharoniecannon275]

Seeing Kenny G makes my heart smile! I love me some Sam!

[@thereseclaire9806]

Sam's voice is too heavenly 🤩

[@joseignaciotrejomontes6227]

behind each of these celebrities is the love for humanity, therefore the love for friends, music ...💞👏👏👏👏👌🌟🌟🌟

[@danielxv9]

This is a gift to us ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zorellarca3155]

Dionne Warwick is the only one who can do that kind of an Intro. Superb 👏👏👏👏

[@GilbertGTV]

This was MAGICAL! I love Sam Smith! I'm glad to see he's doing better now. I know it was hard for him for a while! And Dionne has the same singing style that Whitney had... where they "talk" the lyrics in "on-pitch" tone. Super cool! ❤️

[@mattymariah]

Sam is awesome. But just so you know they are non binary. Sam does not subscribe to one gender. Please respect that and use they/them pronouns and not him, as that denotes masculinity and Sam does not want to be referred to as that either.

[@GilbertGTV]

Matty Morissette Hi Matty. I appreciate your willingness to look out for other people. I can see that you have a protective heart and the world needs more of that. I must say, however, that I do not subscribe to the ideology of more than one gender. There is male and there is female. I don’t like people policing my language. I believe we all should have the freedom to speak our mind and to live the life we choose to. Likewise, I have the same right. Sam has the right to live however he wants and identify however he wants. I don’t care that he wants to call himself a “they/them.” That is his prerogative. However, I am not going to be forced to subscribe to an ideology that I find delusional and offensive. I think we should all acknowledge that Same has expressed confusion about what male and female is and I don’t see the justice in forcing the entire population to be dictated into using the pronouns someone decides on randomly, especially since it is grammatically incorrect and isn’t even consistent with what his views are. Sam doesn’t feel like he’s “not” a male. He is aware that he is a male but likes to wear high heels. Gay men can wear any clothes they want. That doesn’t make them gender fluid. That makes them free. Sam has even admitted that he may change his mind and embrace being totally male again down the road. It’s not fair to insist and force all of society to change their language and grammar just because someone wakes up and decides to and then goes back and forth. It’s chaos. Btw, this doesn’t apply to trans people that have taken steps to present as the gender they express. And yes, I would feel differently if Sam Smith presented as more androgynous or female. But because he presents as exclusively male, “he” is the pronoun I will always use for him simply for the interest of clarity and practicality. My mind is fueled by logic, reason, and sensibility so unless you can present a factual stance other than “he wants me to call him “they”, I will still call him by his actual gender or at the very least, his gender expression. I have this stance to protect the integrity of trans people that fight tooth and nail to present as the gender they want to be referred to as.

[@mattymariah]

@@GilbertGTV trans people also don’t owe you their looks. No one owes you shit. If Sam wakes up tomorrow and would like the referred to as he I will respect that, just as I respect they don’t subscribe to one gender.

[@mattymariah]

@@GilbertGTV lol ok now it makes sense. You’re a “Christian” so you automatically hate what you don’t understand.

[@mattymariah]

@@GilbertGTV and you’re honestly transphobic. It’s gross. Don’t even try gaslighting with oh you seem nice but...hell no. People like YOU who think it’s up to you to tell another person who they are are a huge problem in this world.

[@bqjc]

Asleep Saturday morning,1976 summer after HS graduation and my brother puts on this song on our stereo system...had a speaker system in my room connected to the main one. My brother plays this song. I woke up and laid there listening and fell in love with it ❤❤❤

[@tomatkins1519]

I've seen Dionne Warwick Gladys Knight in concerts more than once. They are absolute timeless pros. Icons of my generation!! I can't tell you how much I adore Gladys knight!! Yes, she can belt it still. Dionne it's so wonderful to see in hear her classy touches. Kenny G. is fabulous. I love to see aging stars in the music business. It's so good to see people from my times still up there. ALSO Cynthia Erivo is the most amazing person to listen to what to watch. Her voice is so beautiful and warm and her sense of fashion is so lovely to see. What a beautiful person. I actually don't know much about Sam Smith but what a great voice.

[@rodneyharper2275]

Young people can learn from both of them the cream always comes to the top

[@NZer-t2i]

I could listen to Dionne all on her own - such a grand lady and to still have her with us is a blessing.

[@Amazingracelib]

Kenny G! Ms. Knight! I don't think I've gone through a day without listening to either one of these two! ❤️

[@Same_ol_jee]

Love to see Kenny g with his touch !! Shout out to the other musicians as well . Love the greats Dionne and Gladys . Everyone was great

[@家庭啊公告國立]

Blessings The great Gladys knight 🙏.

[@elfuegohumano]

Sam's voice is just velvety & soothing. 👍🏼 Gladys & Dionne are always legendary.

[@IndiraPedroza]

Lady Dionne and Lady Gladys are amazing stars. God thanks to have the pleasure of hearing both of them. ❤❤❤

[@reginald1817]

This song will NEVER die!!

[@KamberlyNelson]

This was mine and my childhood bff's favorite songs. It's been 17 since we lost her. This will always make me think of her.

[@curt349]

Gladys Knight is still looking flawless and has that great voice. She puts other vets to shame

[@rodneyharper2275]

If you want to learn about life read her book between each line of pain and glory she's the real deal

[@Sas3603]

The two power house soul Sista's bresthed new life into this song. They carried it and delivered. Gave me goosebumps to hear them. 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@janices6140]

Beautiful collaboration between the younger generation and the artists who paved the way.

[@Alfmzmtldkd]

This song always reminds me of my best friends.. miss them so much..

[@SuperSkinandHairCare]

My goodness! Truly a blessed euphony of melodious tones!!!! Ms. Warwick just turned 80 years old!!! 💕👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎤🍾

[@nolocomez5089]

Great new version 👍💕 of one of best song forever of Friends 💕

[@JerrySuneagle]

How I love Dionne - saw her live twenty years back and she is all class.

[@michaellee7960]

Damn, time is relentless. I saw this when it first came out on MTV back in the day. It’s been almost 40 years. Fuck man…

[@Andrea.G..69]

Oh that was just lovely. Good to see D and Glad. Haven't seen Kenny for time. They all look so good. Hmmm....good times!

[@AT-sd8zp]

Replaying to see Whitney again, and listen to Dionne, all of them are great.

[@colleen8125]

Wow one of my favorites song I love Dionne Warwick

[@robertmonthe9750]

Hands down to Gladys she still got it damn .... beautiful

[@raquelalcazaren6720]

I really love this song. Most especially Ms. Dione 🥰😍👏

[@OPedroVilaNova]

The Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight and the Great Dionne Warwick, LIVING LEGENDS, teaching for taletends Cinthya and Sam, is so BEAUTIFUL!

[@gwendolynthompson1554]

I love my Kenny G, Gladys, Deonne and the other her guy. Couldn't remember his name. Loved the old school characters and players and singers and Barry Gordy and Natalie Cole. Wow and wow such good memory. That's what friends are for. Thanks for bringing back the songs that heal and faces that made it happen.

[@3j-kay4real41]

OMG I HAVE SO MANY TEARS!! The amount of love this world needs right now is OUT OF THIS WORLD!! Thank you all so much!!

[@magysweetlips8331]

This song always brings tears to my eyes. If we could only appreciate each other like the song says. It sad to see how this world is becoming and good people are dying.

[@happydeedee9389]

My soul needed this today. Been quarantined since March 16th. Miss my family soooooo much. So thank you for sharing. Peace.🌷

[@音樂熊]

What a beautiful song! I love this song since i was 20 years old. It must be sent from up above! So much love and care and friendship 🥰🥰🥰

[@KolussuslifeKB]

Now this is why music is so therapeutic. It is certainly a medicine for the mind and tranquilizer for the soul.👊🏿💓

[@shiamakhangout4136]

GLADYS KNIGHT IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL WAHT A VOICE AN UNSUNG HERO I FEEL STILL

[@cuttyflams9600]

Wow.. Kenny G.. Make me goosebumps hearing his sax play

[@lisawaitoa2255]

Never ceases to amaze that 30+ years on Gladys and Dionne still hold that 💩 down !!! Nothing can beat the original version released in 1985, but I loved this, I've always been a huge fan of Kenny G (my mama would always tell me as a teenager to turn that damn elevator music off!) with Cynthia and Sam in there they all complimented each other!! Beautiful version of a beautiful song 🎵