The TRUTH Behind Aaliyah's The One I Gave My Heart To 💜💜💜

[@perryjones7771]

She pulled out her inner Whitney on this track it’s my favorite song of hers next to hot like fire and I care 4 u and so many more. I wasn’t born in her era but god do I miss her.

[@rellcarter82]

Her voice could basically do what she wanted lol low , high , belting , powerful! Whitney stamped her for a reason!!!!!!

[@xx_deeamdolldiamond_3938]

This song means so much when your in your feeling 😭 but yes This one of my favorite Aaliyah songs!

[@TonyTurner]

I feel like Aaliyah was really channeling her emotions in this song. 😢

[@misslangleysoryuisiconic]

@@TonyTurner 💖

[@onnika7093]

She did her thing. Was really in her feelings in the song, she did with others too but this highlighted a more emotional side of her than just the “street” persona. Beautiful song 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@TonyTurner]

Yes we got to see her be vulnerable and use more power in her vocals. Her artistry was developing well.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

I heard this was about R Kelly . I don’t understand though why the remix was released on the album and it wasn’t released on the Album . The way her vocals are towards the ends gives me goosebumps . Good job bro .

[@mattm3123]

I really wish Aaliyah showcased her vocal abilities more like she did on this song. I feel like she would have done so more overtime though. I love this song so much. This alone shuts down the "Aaliyah couldn't sing" haters down. She clearly could do much more with her voice than she showed,

[@TonyTurner]

Exactly. The soft voice was an artistic choice and Diane Warren picked up on that and wanted to challenge her. They both succeeded.

[@mattm3123]

@@TonyTurner Exactly. Like how Britney actually had a powerful and deep voice but she did that 'baby voice' as a stylistic choice to make her voice distinct. Aaliyah's style made her voice distinct too. People forget that this was the 90s and we had so many female singers that were riffing , running and belting such as Whitney , Mariah , Celine e.t.c. So I can understand Aaliyah trying to sound different.

[@TonyTurner]

Yup. It set her apart from her peers and put her in her own lane.

[@mattm3123]

@Darrell Mills 1. Go and educate yourself on Britney . Watch videos of her singing when she was auditioning for a talent show and when she was on The Mickey Mouse Club House. Her natural voice is strong , deep and powerful. That 'baby' voice that you hear on her songs isn't the full range of her voice, It is done for commercial success and for her voice to be distinct. So it worked cause everyone knows when a Britney song is on. That is why I used Britney to explain how the same with Aaliyah. They both do not really show how powerful their voices are on their songs. 2. Why are you making this a Aaliyah Vs Britney thing? Both are great and you can like both , damn. 3, The same way you were quick to jump and say Britney can't sing without doing your research is the same way other people say Aaliyah couldn't sing without doing their research.

[@vonamel_music]

@@mattm3123 right!!! that's why i'm glad aaliyah chose the style she did

[@TonyTurner]

Aaliyah could deliver pop ballads easily !!!

[@bajeboi]

There is an article where Diane Warren went pretty in depth about how Aaliyah approached the song. People were sceptical of Aaliyah's ability to pull off the song but Warren was confident in Aaliyah's ability to do it justice. Warren also also said it's one of her favourite songs.

[@TonyTurner]

And the fact she said that Aaliyah could go where the Whitneys went and Whitney herself loved Aaliyah's voice. I wonder if there's any demos of Aaliyah singing in that type of style.

[@bajeboi]

@@TonyTurner Have you read this article ? Forgot the guys name but he said Aaliyah's vocal warm up was basically operatic. When you get the behind details about Aaliyah recording process you really get the sense she had a lot more to show vocally. Also all of The One I gave my heart to performances were consistent. So it shows that Aaliyah's voice was probably better suited to ballads. www.vibe.com/2016/08/one-in-a-million-album-aaliyah-week

[@TonyTurner]

Yes. I wish they release those tapes. And I wish Aaliyah experimented with more ballads but whose to say she didn't already have that in mind. I remember reading that she wanted to do a Gospel album. That would've been interesting to hear.

[@bajeboi]

@@TonyTurner Aaliyah's approach was to give more with each album. Sadly we never got the chance. I think Barry probably has all those recordings so you know how that goes.

[@cortezmiller1899]

Tony Turner I wonder too. The song Giving Up, from the Sparkle song, is a demo.

[@ThaGentleman512]

Her voice was so versatile

[@TonyTurner]

Very!!!

[@vonamel_music]

facts!!!

[@davonbenson4361]

Exactly!

[@jani4245]

My favorite Aaliyah song!

[@TonyTurner]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@UnequivocallyME]

I went through a tough breakup recently and posted the power-ballad version of the song on my Facebook page. This version truly expresses the pain I’m going through far more than the album version does. I genuinely feel the sadness, heartache, and longing. RIP Aaliyah.

[@probablyoverthinkingsituat8967]

Omg she released this on my birthday...My Girl!

[@milescrawford5033]

The visuals and the mood of the video look amazing. Aaliyah's voice is always beautiful as always. I love hearing her talk. Her personality is why I'm in love with her. #SHEMYWIFE

[@mysteriousfun4759]

This video features incredible analysis. Fans demand this important content!!!

[@TonyTurner]

Thank You!!!

[@nakiabrown994]

Aaliyah wasn't done yet man; she had only just begun. By the time of her untimely death, she showcased that she was capable of doing just about anything she lent her talent to. When legendary song writer Diane Warren wrote this song for Aaliyah, producers from both Monica and Brandy's camp reached out to Warren to have her wrote Brandy's "Have you ever?" and Monica's "Cross the Ocean" hit ballads. Aaliyah's "One I gave my heart to" made it possible so that listeners and fans could have those records. This record right here is indicative of how much Aaliyah's work inspired both ladies. Aaliyah doesn't always get the credit she rightfully deserved, but her work has always served as an inspiration to many, to this very day.

[@TonyTurner]

FACTS!!!!!

[@toyshop98]

Loved this song by Aaliyah ❤️-fun fact tho during the rain part when Aaliyah was dancing they actually did another cut because Aaliyah didn’t like the way her hair reacted to the water from the on set sprinklers.

[@TonyTurner]

Lmao I could just imagine Aaliyah like "Aht Aht let's do that over" 😅

[@nthuthukomdluli1052]

Aaliyah was fantastic vocally (mind blowing)but also even emotionally some how she took you to another level

[@jeremyslaughter5760]

I truly love the videos you do on Aaliyah 💕

[@TonyTurner]

Thank You. I appreciate it!!!

[@soundviewspill4792]

Both versions are 🔥 when she gasps at the end of the album version I feel some type of way

[@TonyTurner]

I feel u!!!

[@GiftedSince92GiftedSince92]

Great video! Aaliyah could SANG period!!! Her voice was sultry, smooth, and beautiful. Sis had vocal RANGE for sure. As authentic Babygirl was she always pushed herself to her abilities. Haters can stay mad because I find it so funny that Aaliyah wasn't a "powerhouse" but she STILL could sing circles around other artists. Not being shady by yeah Aaliyah was a GEM in music. Tony this video is great! Keep SLAYING as always. #TeamAaliyah

[@TonyTurner]

Thank You for always leaving some of the best comments!!!! Agreed 💯💯💯👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 #TeamAaliyah

[@GiftedSince92GiftedSince92]

@@TonyTurner Your welcome bro! Anytime. #TeamAaliyah

[@cortezmiller1899]

If she could go where the Whitney’s went. Then she would be consider a powerhouse. Before she got famous, one producer said that Aaliyah sung in a full powerful voice that was like Whitney Houston. I think that the soft singing is just part of her voice. But I wouldn’t say she wasn’t a powerhouse singer. Because in all honesty, she was a powerhouse singer.

[@SOULarLioness]

Here for the tea! I'm not crazy...there's DEFINITELY TWO versions....

[@TonyTurner]

Yes. Album version and single version. To me the single version is way better

[@bajeboi]

@@TonyTurner Album version is a mess to be honest.

[@lynettebrown91]

Yes there is but I like this version

[@TonyTurner]

@bajeboi A big mess.

[@SOULarLioness]

@@TonyTurner FACTS ON TOP OF FACTS!

[@pbthecool4946]

I love the one I gave my heart to

[@TonyTurner]

Me too

[@mathisbailey794]

Another fun fact: Aaliyah was upset because the rain scene messed up her new shoes. She said this in a TV interview.

[@cortezmiller1899]

Mathis Bailey True

[@itskimora2428]

What was the name of the interview?

[@mathisbailey794]

@@itskimora2428 I don't remember....it was a 96 interview done on BET. She was talking about the makings of her videos. In the interview she was wearing her Hot Like Fire shades.

[@Rasheedshepard2]

I’m sure she bought more .

[@mathisbailey794]

@@Rasheedshepard2 I'm pretty sure she did but she seemed peeved about it.

[@aaliyahdamitajo2628]

This song & video really shows her in a different light.

[@TonyTurner]

I agree. She was way more expressive with her singing and acting here than her previous videos.

[@goat5018]

AALIYAH killed the live versions 👌🏽

[@TonyTurner]

She really did. You could hear how strong her voice was developing

[@KennyMizuno]

I really love your channel. Thank you for keeping her legacy alive! More people need to hear her angelic voice if they haven't yet!

[@TonyTurner]

Thank You!!! I appreciate it and I agree 💯💯💯

[@aaliyah5718]

This song is my favorite I hate that it so underrated

[@TonyTurner]

Yes it's like some ppl forget about it and I never hear it on the radio like her other songs

[@misslangleysoryuisiconic]

_I freaking love listening to this song which the ballad pop diva genre of that song reminds me of Christina Aguilera’s Reflection (I was talking about the 90’s version) as I do hope that the song should be featured in a hand drawn animation film (and if Talim would have her own film, I wanna see Talim singing that song then the Aaliyah’s version would be featured in the ending credits and also.. an another music video with an anime version of her singing this as she interacts with Talim herself)_

[@SirJamieokeith]

I love this vocal performance and the fact she sounded the same live said a lot about her vocal ability. She was definitely not a studio artist. She had a brand and style she was consistent with, but would throw us these curve balls to shit the naysayers up about her smooth and falsetto singing, though no one ever complained about Sade’s beautiful soft singing. I would have to bed to hear Aaliyah sing I Care 4 U love. That’s my second favorite vocal performance and what she was working on with Sparkle “Givin Up”. Great video! 🙏🏾

[@TonyTurner]

Thanks bro!!!

[@dominicksansotta7173]

It's refreshing to see that you're youunger then all of us that grew up on this but you're into our stuff , I heard this was about R Kelly

[@terryallen7853]

I never forgot that Aaliyah was one that could not only do it all but she definitely had that amazing voice that was very versatile. She topped herself on this one after showcasing her amazing vocals on Street thing on her debut album. The one I gave my heart to was on another level.

[@theyadore_frankie4585]

I asked lot if of people in public did they know who Aaliyah was and more then half said no we need to spread her leagacy around so people can remember and know her to all tony turners fans and Aaliyah fans have a blessed life and enjoy your wonderful days

[@TonyTurner]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@goat5018]

AALIYAH released so many songs off of this album 💓

[@k8urrr_333]

This song ('The One I Gave My Heart To' single version) along with the 'Hot Like Fire' music video version should of BOTH been in the album instead of their other versions. They were just so so much better and the others ain't bad but not really as great. Well in my opinion at least, God her voice though, just so incredible for her age even!!

[@TonyTurner]

I ALWAYS SAY THIS. The singles versions were way better than the album versions.

[@k8urrr_333]

@@TonyTurner Ahh so so true!!

[@vonamel_music]

i agree they wasn't hitting like that but still good though

[@vonamel_music]

​@@TonyTurner tony it would be cool if you can do a video on why they put out different versions of the singles on the album

[@devinpelt3757]

I like both Hot Like Fire versions. The album version is very mello and makes for a nice yin/yang with the remix. I don’t really like the album version of “The One I Gave My Heart To.” The remix is 100x better.

[@mysteryno-name]

YASSS!!! I thought it didn’t sound like the version I watched😬 the single version is so much better♥️

[@TonyTurner]

Agreed. Way better!!!

[@YusukeKnight]

Loved this song and music video one of my favorite songs by Aaliyah

[@TonyTurner]

Agreed 💯👌🏾

[@vonamel_music]

it would have been cool to hear babyface version to it but everything happens for a reason Aaliyah shut a lot of people up with this record for sure this song definitely shows she was no whisper singer

[@TonyTurner]

Right!!!! I feel like BabyFace would have made it sound similar to a Toni Braxton song. That would've been interesting

[@anniewalker5719]

I like the song Aaliyah songs I like Aaliyah songs I do love Michael Jackson that my favorite singer are famou Tamar Tamar Braxton is my favorite too that were favorite singer and if my mama famous

[@Dboy4100X3]

Her best song vocally. And proves she could hang with her peers as well as her skills as a vocalist.

[@TonyTurner]

💯💯💯

[@wwenewyork7570]

See people are ignorant they think you have to be Aretha Franklin or Whitney Houston to be considered a singer which is not true. Aaliyah’s Falsetto/Lower Register Notes is also singing but just a different kind. Aaliyah was so talented she chose when to do those low notes but if she wanted to be on some Whitney shit she did that also. Diane even said she could do the Whitney shit if she wanted to 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@kimberlygoins6414]

Yes I love that song powerful song yessssss 👑👑👑💯💯💯

[@TonyTurner]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@jenniejones3812]

Another video where we are basically seeing teenage Aaliyah transforming to adult Aaliyah 💕 and the hair scene lol but it looked good this was a era where natural hair wasn't poppin.

[@TonyTurner]

Exactly 😅👏🏿

[@sadiecattv1902]

Love album one in a million and love this song

[@TonyTurner]

Me too

[@fredmoore1996]

They reshot the rain scene because her hair got wet is what her hairstylist said.

[@TonyTurner]

I also read that Aaliyah didn't like the orginal scene so they reshot it like 2 days later.

[@mikalblack8798]

I actually HAVE this CD single 😊😊😊

[@TonyTurner]

Dope!!!!

[@ThAtZkOoLbEaNz]

Turn the page is such a great song it’s sad though when u think of her outcome

[@TonyTurner]

Right. It's like she did a tribute for herself. Similar to Miss You. 😥

[@chamiquemcintosh4350]

Aaliyah is one an a million 💯 percent. She wrote this song to pour out her feelings.😍😲 Hey Tony when is the next video about MJ going to come out 😁

[@TonyTurner]

Next week 😉👌🏾

[@cortezmiller1899]

Can you do a video on “Journey to the Past”?

[@TonyTurner]

I did a 2 for 1 for Journey to the Past in the Aaliyah Oscars video I did.

[@hotone158]

There two versions to this song. I like the Second one more better tho. ❤

[@TonyTurner]

Me too. Aaliyah's vocals are better and so it the arrangement

[@ontherealoldisgold9647]

Idk when I should listen to all her songs I dont want to disrespect her by listening now because I'm bored what should I do

[@TonyTurner]

Listen whenever you get the chance to!!!

[@socialdisruption7933]

Fun fact ! Between AAliYAH And AMERiE . Beyonce Would Have Been a BackUp Dancer For KERI HiLSON. Period. Fight me . I said what I said

[@PrinceOnyx]

I didn’t even know she didn’t like the alternate version where she didn’t get wet, I would’ve loved to have seen that version too, I love how she was on top of things such a perfectionist like myself ☺️😊😅