Billy Porter - “You Are My Friend” (GRAMMY Sounds of Change)

[@cyndilauper]

Love you Billy!

[@markrobinson4478]

Go Billy! You ain't never lied! Fantastic

[@LePercyWatkins]

#SAAAANG BILLY!!!!

[@cacao4249]

And I love you Cyndi!

[@saralainhart7220]

Love you Cyndi!! 💚

[@docslay3401]

I lost the love of my life to AIDS a week before Magic Johnson announced his diagnosis. THOMAS HENRY SWEETING 💙❤

[@sgd.6830]

Billy is living his true life with no apologies, exactly how we all should be doing too ❤️

[@sunshinerobinson1123]

Yes He is

[@olavwilhelm6843]

do it !!

[@wilbaseals5749]

Love billy porter!!

[@besetterobinson7468]

Yasss

[@virginiabox9195]

@CMW Entertainment 7

[@tonybrice7831]

Billy Porter is so extremely talented, such an phenomenal voice

[@lisibigmama8016]

Il est extra-ordinaire

[@cush6827]

Yes. BUT: look him up 20 years ago. You will be blown away.

[@AMurphySharp]

Probably too high a pitch and he was playing it safe. He sounded great though!

[@stllstanding350]

Billy sang the HELL out of this song!!!!! Man I’m in tears!!! I am so embarrassed for not even knowing that he can sing his face off!! It’s like almost impossible for me to cry, and look at me here, a big ole baby. I love you man and I’m going now to downstream all of your music. When you can choose such a huge song and nail it to the pavement like that, I’m now looking forward to meeting you in person!!!!

[@lb1798]

I said the same thing!!!! I thought he was a struggling designer . My goodness he can sing!!!!! Can we say.....add to PLAYLIST!!!

[@stllstanding350]

@@lb1798 🤣🤣🤣 definitely add to playlist!!!

[@kashmoney1043]

Don't feel bad, I didn't know he could sing like this either😊🎵

[@sheilaallen2146]

The first time I heard him sing was on Pose

[@AMurphySharp]

Yes indeed! Whew!

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Billy, you have one of the most beautiful voices God ever created.

[@reneej1028]

Sing it, Billy! I am sure you made Ms. Patti proud.

[@ameliabedelia7018]

@Renée J Who is Ms. Pappi?

[@andreacrawford-casillas5416]

@@ameliabedelia7018 Patti Labelle 🥰

[@littlehandsful]

I'm sure Patty was singing a duet with him when she heard this. It was beautiful.

[@ameliabedelia7018]

@Kia Nadiyah Sylvester Stallone does not sing, but his brother did. Frank Stallone sang “Far From Over” from Staying Alive.

[@jermaincooper26]

@Kia Nadiyah Patti wrote the song and truly OWNS it when she performs (seen her live several times in her prime)

[@Imatelitlikitis]

Backup singers killing it!

[@corneliuscoble6297]

❣❣❣❣❤❤❤

[@vw1649]

Yes, indeed...

[@joanwebster1702]

@@vw1649 Yes Indeed!

[@FranPett]

And the bassist.

[@Livewell-xgi]

Definitely!❤

[@lovebutler5487]

You betta take us to Church uncle Billy!!!! Sanging from the soles of fabulous shoes to your beautiful temple. You continue shining the bright light for the whole universe to witness. We are with you and beside you.❤❤❤❤🙌🏾

[@harviebone]

We do not deserve Billy Porter. And I am beyond grateful he gives as much as he does, and what he does. Thank you, King. #theeBillyPorter

[@maryjenkins8043]

Carry on in the spirit of Sylvester 🤍🤍🕊️🕊️

[@musiq680]

Preach

[@olavwilhelm6843]

stupid remark !!! We all deserve the best and he is one of the best !!

[@rudolphmcneill515]

All I can say is, 🥺🥺😢😭❤❤❤❤❤

[@theresabell2492]

The background singers are amazing along with Mr Billie Porter Amen.

[@tomekajones4448]

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL 💯 💯 SANG BACKGROUND!!!

[@ANGELSLVME]

Omg!, I got Tingles!

[@nashantastanley3261]

Background singers trying to CHIRP...!!!😉😉😉👍👍😘

[@aishalong9735]

Billy is phenomenal.. I love his fabulous, fashionista, fierce ass. He is one bad ass brother, singing acting & style. I love him i am a big fan.. Billy keep doing what you do love😘

[@Lovely-si6sw]

@Aisha Long Fashionista is right. I've been sitting here for 2hrs trying to find asymmetrical blouse to buy and here comes Billy Porter lifting my spirit and making me envious all at the same time.

[@michelledebrouex5057]

He sharp aint he excuse the english🤣🤣

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

💜💜💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@angelacook8551]

Channeling the great Sylvester! Love everything about it!

[@pennidud4932]

❤

[@KAM-rl6tz]

I was just about to post a comment about Sylvester until I saw your comment. 😊

[@thekaerichtexas]

Yessssss

[@SC-uq2jf]

@Angela Cook...I was blessed to see SYLVESTER sing "You Are My Friend" Live in a tiny nightclub in NYC Decades ago...It was a "Girl's night out" after a long day working in Racist corporate America.... SYLVESTER took us all to church that night...I was in tears after he sang this song from his heart. May SYLVESTER , a pioneer of the LBGTQ COMMUNITY, before it was hip... RIP...

[@angelacook8551]

@@SC-uq2jf You are quite lucky!! I remember my mom playing this 45 record over and over and as a kid I knew what I was hearing was greatness. Period!

[@randimarshals1259]

I would love to see him and Patti sing this on strange together. YOU BETTER SING !!!!!!! Yea!

[@da1stamericus]

Omg Yes.

[@blkflame06]

I wish Sylvester could've been able to do a duet with Billy.

[@sylvesterkennebrew627]

Yaaaaasss Ms Patti would be Pride #LivinMyBestLifw

[@glindawhite1111]

Yes that would be great

[@tashimamayo1862]

Him a Sylvester would smash this too #ripsylvester💜🕊🙏🏽

[@CelestialGatez]

Talk about phrasing and finessing a song down to the wire. Billy sang tha SHAT outta that song!!!

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

YES HE DID!!!!!LOVE BILLY PORTER 💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@RUTHE1ONE]

I feel a Patti And Billy Remix

[@idiosyncraticparadise1655]

Add Sylvester and we got a goodddd remix 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AH-sf6qr]

That would be heaven.

[@idiosyncraticparadise1655]

@@AH-sf6qr we’d all be in tearss!!

[@AKSJ]

I absolutely love my hometown queen Patti, but I think her powerful forte and crescendos would be , strong and unceasing and take away from a thoughtful but soulful give and take collaboration. I've been introduced to Billy's talent, along with the other cast members of "POSE" and am grateful.

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

OH YEAH!!!!💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mochaabeverly]

Billy is a great artist, love you Mr Porter

[@specialk7903]

Setting on my coach drinking coffee at 5am. I woke up with a heavy heart and was looking for an uplifting song and God lead me to this song. Now I'm crying my eyes out but I feel so much better just hearing Billy Porter sing this song really touched me! Didn't know he could sing, and with so much passion! Thank you Billy 😘👐🏾

[@glindawhite1111]

I love his voice his music is uplifted it take me to a better place.

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

LOVE HIM💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@OneBDennis]

This was my introduction to his vocals he’s a beast kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4u2ZnSKhq2HatE

[@kellygary217]

😅😅 G.O.A.T ❤❤

[@lpinckney8646]

Your phrasing is impeccable. Another stunning performance. Sylvester and Patti are proud. Not many can do that song. You have your own spin. Bravo

[@irahawkins9462]

Billy Porter’s talent is off the charts! God bless him.

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@thudor1]

Billy Porter is the fierce fairy godmother we never knew how badly we needed at this time in history.

[@brandont9510]

No clue he was gonna take me to church while watching this and damn...just damn🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@asiarussell861]

OKAY??!!! Got me lifting my hands and all!!

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

AMEN THANK YOU LORD AND THANK YOU BILLY PORTER 💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💜

[@brendarabon897]

You'd better saaaaang, Billy!!!!!

[@elijahpringle24]

Although I’m 10 years older, this man has empowered me as an arttivist. Thank you sir.

[@alxeniabrowngay9236]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILLY- YOU'RE SO AWESOME..love this and ALL YOU'RE PERFORMANCES✅️💯🎬🎬🎤🎙♍️

[@2ndEsdras69]

Billy you are absolutely a gift to the people in the earth. God has truly blessed you tremendously with an anointed voice and presence! Psalms 27 and Psalms 91

[@vitajohnson6439]

Thank you for that sing. You ssoind it very nice.

[@MsLadyT1246]

Sang that song yes!!!!!

[@GreatestRemedy]

Sing Billy PORTER!!! That magic you made between 1:53-2:05 🤯😩😭🥰

[@francinnadavis8399]

I never heard Billy Porter sing. He is awesome. So talented

[@xayv582]

Honey honey honey. One thing Billy did today was sing down period!!!!! Child I was under the covers and now I’m on top of em. Mind you I love the original and also mind you my second favorite person to sing this song is Fantasia. He is now my third he took me all the way to church on this one! I need him to sing this on pose for the final episode before he pass away child it’s going to take me out!!

[@deloresmctillman3275]

BILLY BILLY BiLLY!!!!!!!! You took that song to church!!!! had me in tears thinking about my lost love ones LOVE EVERYTHING you do!! waiting to buy your book!! may GOD keep blessing you!!!!❤️❤️💋💋🌹🌹🌹

[@roslynpenn1791]

BILLY PORTER!!💜

[@NJones-br6zg]

This was great! He’s got mad courage to sing Patti’s song. Wow!! 👍

[@jimmymclean9373]

This is Sylvester & The Two Tons of Fun ‘s song. Patti took it from him

[@Worme95]

@@jimmymclean9373 nope it’s patti’s. She wrote it with her then husband, Armstead and musical director Budd Ellison

[@fantasiab.6812]

Sylverster James was Amazing💔LOVE you SYlvester 💔💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@longdeetee]

It's not Patti song but Sylvester.

[@ahlfar1901]

@@longdeeteeit’s Patti’s song… Google is free…. Go do some research

[@wickyhendy74]

What a powerful rendition of a LaBelle classic! We worship Him when wesing this!

[@DarkPhoenixRising-rf9jb]

That's not Patti LaBelle song. That's Sylvester's song.

[@ahlfar1901]

@@DarkPhoenixRising-rf9jbThis is Patti LaBelle’s song…. Google is Free. Do some research. Patti wrote this song and recorded it first!

[@randiemae5022]

America this should be the national anthem. Beautiful again and again. Thanks Billy, I Love You

[@nedthumberland]

I don't know why I'm in tears listening to this. But...thank you, Billy Porter. Thank you...from the bottom of my heart.

[@sherondahall2440]

Sheronda Hall 59, live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, area. In 2000, honored my religious calling, to help unlock 🔓 the mystery of our universe, "heaven opened and all hell broke loose." Twenty years later, still too much hatred in the 🌎 world. People need to pray more, for peace, hope and healing. I'm brilliantly glorified, by your soulful singing voice "You Are My Friend." Good friends are hard to find, treasure ones you have. Wishing you guys, all the best!

[@moniquehunt4475]

Oh my gosh, he totally sang that song!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️ He is so fierce 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Chatbox_of_ANTI-CHEF]

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[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

YES HE IS!!!💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tammiebaker1985]

Love you Billy🥰🥰🥰

[@Chatbox_of_ANTI-CHEF]

Thanks for your love and support towards my work. I really appreciate, text me privately with your full name, my full name and your favorite song💕 [e-mail]

[@avisrobinson1150]

This was an Awesome arrangement Billy is Phenomenal as always! The band was Amazing. But can we give the background singers (SANGERS) some love. They Sang their faces off!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 The Category is Harmony 10, 10, 10, 10,10,10,10,10,10,10’s Cross the board.My, my, my‼️

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

YAAAAAS👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@RJ-rq3yh]

Excellent Billy

[@helenholmes3530]

Oh Billy, you are so old school, you have so much soul ❤ your beautiful voice wouldn't have been out of place in the 60's, awesome, or as we use to say 'groovy' LOL

[@fantasiab.6812]

Sang BIlly, uou are greatest 👑❤️❤️❤️💕💕👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@darrencallahan9542]

Remember when Mr. Porter first came out with the song Show Me in 1997. I feel in love with that song, have it in my playlist on KZbin. He's come a long way through concerts, plays & acting. The man has a Blessed voice and I'm always touched when he sings. No matter what he sings, he will put his twist on it to elevate the performance. Billy Porter, you are truly amazing. Never quit on being you, FABULOUS

[@angelscovens-thomas1845]

Billy sang this song and made it his own. SIMPLY MARVELOUS!!! I loved it. He killed it, revived it, breathed life into it and the killed it again. Damn. He can really sing.🤗👍🏾❤🌷👏🏾🖤👨🏾‍🎤🌷✌🏾

[@DonnaJenkins-z3u]

When you come to Cincinnati I will be there

[@yvonnemiller1211]

Words cannot express how INCREDIBLE you are. Thank you Billie

[@JN-fy4zt]

Billy I've loved your vocals for decades. You are truly talented. Simply beautiful and phenomenal, if they didn't know they know it now. Sanng, baby!!!! I

[@deedeespann8603]

What a Voice, What a Talent, What a Blessing. Love You Billy.

[@cbrooks6655]

Wow!! I’m speechless.. Truly Amazing

[@TheAsu1985]

A wonderful tribute to Sylvester !!! sing gurl!!!

[@marilyndwilliams5202]

I really love this person. Beautiful personality and a true honorary person and living his life to fullest with no regret

[@maureenlayden3639]

Thank you Mr. Porter, we love you so! ❤️🌈

[@genevievesmith459]

Beautiful Billy Porter. Love you

[@Chatbox_of_ANTI-CHEF]

Thank you for your love and support towards my work. I really appreciate, text me privately with your full name and how long you have been watching my channel 💕 [e-mail]

[@embracenreborns6997]

Billie voice is off the chain I love you more after your testimony on the talk show but I had no idea you was the same person I use to listen to back in the day. You are a true legend and inspiration 🙌 👀💙👍🏽

[@elainedorsey7531]

I LOVE ❤️ YOU BILLY💜💜💜💜😘

[@Chatbox_of_ANTI-CHEF]

Thanks for your love and support towards my work. I really appreciate, text me privately with your full name, my full name and your favorite song💕 [e-mail]

[@adjackson68]

Whew! I almost took off running in circles. POWERFUL, sir. POWERFUL. I don't know if I could handle you singing with Patti Patti. That might cause the entire planet to explode.

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

FRFR!!!!…WOW JUST WOW!!!!💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@brendacumberbatch2905]

🎉❤ everything

[@shawnamorgan9564]

I want more Billy Porter I love you you better not every stop singing I love your voice it's beautiful sing more for me I love you the day I frist saw the show poses..🎊🎉🌹

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@donnamcclenton7340]

Why have I played this 10 times? Patti should be proud..Beautiful..

[@gaylemurrain966]

He has come through the fire and the flood.. You tell it by his voice... Love Him❤🧡

[@nancyjohnson5279]

Billy you sang the message out of this song. You felt this song with heart and glory. I just keep listening to this song.

[@b4jad]

I have watched this at least 40 times and counting! Man, when he sings, I looked left and right, couldn't find nobody, but you were right there !!! I just have to shout, because I too, have almost missed my Blessing! I'm so grateful for this reminder . Thank you Billy !!!

[@Chatbox_of_ANTI-CHEF]

Thanks for your love and support towards my work. I really appreciate, text me privately with your full name, my full name and your favorite song💕 [e-mail]

[@tiffany5575]

Mr. Billy Porter, you are so loved. Thank you for sharing your talent and life with all of us.

[@Chatbox_of_ANTI-CHEF]

Thanks for your love and support towards my work. I really appreciate, text me privately with your full name, my full name and your favorite song💕 [e-mail]

[@bemindful724]

You are a real GEM within the community. Keep on being YOU!

[@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314]

Billy you are phenomenal in every way. Love you. May all blessings come your way.

[@maryj4595]

I adore you Billy Porter and love Pray Tell in Pose just perfection

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

YES ME TO💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Alani0203]

Well I see a duet with Ms. Pattie Labelle in the making! Shoes off and everything!!!

[@sylviawilliams5913]

AWESOME. Wouldn't it be jovial if everybody could find 1 friend. Trusted, dependable, loyal, and the list could on and on. EXCELLENT 💋 song.

[@maryj4595]

Yes it would❤

[@pairrynwatson4229]

Sylvia Williams - 🙋🏽Yes, what a wonderful world it would be if everyone had & was that kind of friend 👍🏼✌🏼👏🏼💜❤💛💙🖤💚💖👌🏼🤠

[@The_QueenMother.]

Billy is unapologetically living his life and sharing it with us! Thank you Billy ☺️

[@janaparker5352]

He touched my heart with joy! He almost got me to hollering with joy.🙏🙏

[@Birtybaby]

Who loves this man's voice ❤

[@jeepgurl2175]

I cannot listen to him sing without crying. His voice is so beautiful😭🥰

[@williambranch8859]

BiIIy Porter you are The Best. Sing

[@stephaniemooring6611]

Billy you have a beautiful voice. I simply enjoyed the song. Keep shining Billy.

[@ceciliahumphrey5186]

Love u handsome.... blessings to you 💞💞💞💞 THANKS FOR BEING U😘💋

[@emariesiepoh1570]

Billy Porter you are loved!!! You are strong!! You are beautiful!!

[@maparker90]

Ain’t nothing like a good ole GOSPEL QUEEN!!!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@zetar193081]

Love it and U Billy!!! Authentic/Organic living in a space in this world that is own by self is a rare commodity; Guess your a Unicorn!!! Salute❤

[@Chatbox_of_ANTI-CHEF]

Thanks for your love and support towards my work. I really appreciate, text me privately with your full name, my full name and your favorite song💕 [e-mail]

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

Love Billy Porter 💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@olavwilhelm6843]

the voice the passion the energy !!!! amazing !! i follow this guy since the "first wifes club "soundtrack in 96'

[@cjames1816]

Mr. Porter, sing it to the children and the world.....Yes, sir. FIERCE.....

[@teejay8910]

Mr Billy Porter ❤️... Thanking you for your "GIFT OF VOICE" your "PHENOMENAL PERSONALITY" Sharing your life with "US" your "DEVOTED FANS" ❤️

[@kensuecreative4817]

We are so blessed by your talent #billyporter but when you sing brother...the angels are near. #annointed

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

AMEN 💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sonyabutler5819]

I love Billy Porter and how is is living his best life on his terms. No apologies, no permission needed from anyone. You do you Billy. Love you!

[@v.nikkijohnson]

It's hard not to cry from this performance 😔❤️♥️🙏🏾.

[@bettyvolcy441]

incredible voice, talented, fantastique, j'adore....Thank you Billy for been you..

[@mariamajor5417]

Billy porter. I just want to tell God love you.. he has been keeping you all this time. He and he alone ... GOD LOVES YOU 🙂🙂🙂🙂❤🙏

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

AMEN

[@sunnyg6458]

You have more strength than you'll ever know. Love you. 💜

[@tanyapound]

Thank you for all that you do, Billy. You are an amazing inspiration and talent.

[@latrinasmith8552]

I love you you are so amazing you deserve all the blessings that's coming your way may God continue using you as a tool for people like me God loves everybody including me and you let that fool out there among the dirt cast the first stone how I dare them you are meant to be here you are a amazing actor amazing singer you keep it pushing your words may rattle the Earth by your power of survival you are strength your Love and your joy and your perseverance you did not let no one take that away and for that I applaud you with all the love and blessings that you deserve 😘😘😘

[@Imatelitlikitis]

Right on Billy! 💘 u. Keep pressin on...singing a joyful pathway...yeah!

[@bourge66]

I just want to give this GIFT of a man his flowers right now while we are blessed to have him grace us with his blessings in song. ❤Thank you 🌹🌹🌸💐🌺🌷🥀🌼🪷🪻

[@stellaknox7131]

I love you Billy, yes miss Patti put her spin on this song yet my favorite version is that done by the one and only Sylvester but thank you for your beautiful version as well

[@soulfan9113]

Miss Patti didn’t put a spin on this... She is the original of this song. She wrote it and recorded it first. Sylvester (RIP) was the one who put his own spin on this song after.

[@stellaknox7131]

Thank you for the info

[@jefferymatlock9077]

This Is A Miss Patti Labelle Original, Not A Spin Off.... I Love Sylvester Spin Off... I Love Billy Porter Spin Off... One Of The Greatest Songs Of All Time...

[@zavettataylor5971]

U can’t be serious...

[@stormyweather7952]

Two great singers. Love them both.

[@betricecarmouche2828]

Sing Billy ! Sing ! LadyB of Houston n America

[@gwenhenson4883]

Thank you for this Billy. I'm crying tears of joy.😢😢😢😢

[@monicaollie8089]

He’s so talented

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

ABSOLUTELY 💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@themuzz351]

Soomebody INSURE this boy - he didn't make it years ago because obviously he was due to come out now!! Thank you - I would love to be your friend!!!!!

[@MrMarkymark005]

BEAUTIFULLY done....as always Billy.

[@russisapig]

Love Billy Porter❣️ He has an amazing voice and Love Will Find Me Again is my favorite song❣️🎶❣️

[@rubylighten5926]

Thank you for blessing us with your talent and pure heart. Transparent and authentic, rare qualities.

[@Chatbox_of_ANTI-CHEF]

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[@melissatorres2454]

Billy porter te amooooo 😍😍🤩🤩 me encanta tu actitud espectacular y única saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍😍