Vanessa Williams - Breathless

Official video for "Breathless" from the 2009 album "The Real Thing" on Concord Records.
Contains content from Concord Music Group, Inc.
www.concordmusi...
Internationally-renowned singer and actress Vanessa Williams, releases her thirteenth album and debut on Concord Records entitled The Real Thing. The collection marks a return to her love for the rhythms of jazz and Latin music, a key part of her musical roots. In addition, The Real Thing delves into the sophisticated pop and R&B that have been the hallmark of her dynamic musical career.
The Real Thing is a passionate song cycle about relationships, and Williams hand-picked each song on the record as it relates to a phase of the modern-day love affair seen from a woman's perspective. From the two new songs penned for the CD by Babyface ("Loving You" and "Just Friends") to "Hello Like Before" by Bill Withers (Williams' late father's favorite artist) to Stevie Wonder's "The Real Thing" to Babel Gilberto's "Close To You," The Real Thing taps into the wide breadth of Williams' musicality and artistry.
"After playing a power-hungry character like Wilhelmina Slater on "Ugly Betty" on a soundstage for three seasons, it was a pleasure to step back into the recording studio and be myself behind the microphone," stated Ms. Williams. "The familiarity and comfort of making music is always a joy to come home to. It was especially a treat to sing Phil Galdston's "I Fell In." Our biggest hit together was "Save the Best for Last."
"Vanessa Williams in an artist of rare talent, depth and creativity," states Concord Music Group executive vice-president of A&R, John Burk. "In this album she explores her musical range and influences perhaps more so than ever before. We couldn't be more proud to have her as a member of the Concord family."
With a career spanning over 20 years, Williams is the consummate performer. From her chart-topping pop star music career, to her Emmy-nominated role on "Ugly Betty" and her upcoming co-starring performance in the feature film "Hannah Montana: The Movie," Vanessa Williams remains one of the industry's most, versatile and accomplished artists. She has appeared in numerous films including "Soul Food," "Eraser," "The Pick-Up Artist" and "Shaft," and has numerous television credits to her name as well as critically-acclaimed performances on Broadway in "Kiss Of The Spider Woman" and "Into The Woods," which garnered her a Tony nomination.
Since the release of her first studio album, 1988's The Right Stuff, Williams has garnered a total of 16 Grammy nominations, released seven albums of original material, as well as four compilations and two holiday-themed albums, selling millions of albums world-wide. She was nominated for yet another Grammy for her hit single, "Colors of the Wind," from Disney's "Pocahontas," which went on to win an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy for "Best Song In A Motion Picture." The Real Thing is her first studio album since 2005's Everlasting Love.
Vanessa Williams' charitable contributions are many and varied, embracing and supporting such issues as education, homelessness, abuse, women's issues and health concerns, AIDS and anything having to do with children. She is also well-known for her outspoken support of gay rights, having won the Human Rights Campaign "Ally for Equality" award in 2008. She is on the Board of Directors of Special Olympics, as well as the Board or Advisors for the Westchester Children's Museum and supports numerous other charitable and humanitarian organizations.
www.vanessawill...

[@brokengirl8619]

I've never seen a more gorgeous woman. Her music is incredible.

[@mrtiele1]

She makes me glad to be over fifty. They'll never make 'em like this again.To all of the new female artists in the business--- take notes. She's a lesson in class- personified

[@timothyjeromewilliams8589]

♓ VANESSA LYNN WILLIAMS IS so wonderful 👍😊

[@RodMT5Harrell]

A Gorgeous Woman, Back In The Day, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, And Forever.......

[@SEFYH]

Rod Harrell Yes she is my brutha...Very well said.

[@DriveAustra]

The most beautiful and successful Miss America ever! She is such a force to be reckoned with... multi-talented DIVA!!! I cannot wait for Hollywood to do the Vanessa Williams Story just don't cast Rhiana as the Miss America in the movie. She is beautiful, but uuuhhhhh...

[@otisbay12]

Yes Honey, this is real singing, real music, and real talent.

[@GoodGuy-wq4md]

People used to ask me in the 80's, and throughout my life, who I thought was the most beautiful woman in the world. My answer was, and still is Vanessa Williams. The kids these days say "Who?" Then I show them a pic of her on my phone, and their response is always, "Wow" I agree wholeheartedly. ❤

[@marisavang]

These are the kind of songs that needs to come back. Those kind of songs that satify the soul and digs deep into the heart. Love the classy, sassy and sultry feeling.

[@lorenzoadamo5675]

Bellissima voce....classe immensa e bella donna

[@Christine-uh5ev]

Greatest female singer in music history. Her voice is pure platinum.

[@lovejava04]

Vanessa Williams is the most famous Miss America. Not only is she beautiful, she can sing,dance and act. Is there anythng that she can't do?

[@butchandjean]

Ms Berry can't sing and can't act, this is the perfect woman, she does everything.

[@nellyluscious]

And we all knew Vanessa still has it!!

[@deloco18]

This woman is too fine for words.......

[@maitai5820]

Mmm, glass of wine, a nice shoulder message, gentle kisses around the neck and ears, and Breathless playing in the background.

[@delirous8]

Young girls today can learn a lot from someone like Vanessa she is one of the leading ladies in entertainement who never had to compromise herself and her talent. Women in entertainment nowadays have to focus on selling their bodies and sex appeal but there is such a thing as being classy Vanessa truly represents class What she wore in the musc video beats majoirty of the so called entertainers who calls themself sexy

[@user-hx7mi7ml8u]

??? She wasn’t “classy” when she “compromised” herself when she was “young” and posed for those trashy pictures that cost her her crown. “Young”girls should learn from her mistake and not compromise themselves the same way.

[@stephenwiley117]

Beauty and Grace on full display here. Wow! So beautiful!

[@SuperDetroit9]

FULL display indeed!!

[@Gabyevo]

Everytime I see her i'm hypnotized by her eyes, they're incredibly stunning!

[@HighlandPark908]

This is a woman with much class!!

[@chilvari]

So sensual and emotional...now this is the real music and class of today.

[@SpankRamen2]

Vanessa Williams is pushing 50, yet still has more beauty, class, & talent than Beyonce.

[@losjay940]

Why are y’all comparing? Guess weird internet mf strike again

[@jamesduncan2984]

Love Vanessa Williams but Beyoncé is vocally superior and a better performer. And your comment is the reason Beyoncé remains the standard. Always the of to for comparison.

[@j.sowell1254]

Vanessa has always left me breathless!

[@jemimathomas1222]

C

[@LightWrksPodcast]

Such a beautiful, classy, elegant woman!

[@LisaGemini]

Eleven ppl are clearly insane! LOVE Vanessa, the triple threat. She sings, dances and acts!

[@barandbar]

What can't this woman do, she acts, sings was a model and still looks amazing.

[@sintoniabuenosaires2779]

La Pureza reina es su rostro y en sus canciones. Brilla por si sola y es mi Reina!!! Nelson Britos

[@Danielle58282]

OMG she is a great singer. I didn't know she sang, I just thought she acted. But I am the BIGGEST Vanessa Williams fan. Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Go Vannesa Girl.

[@ttaylor21208]

beautiful song, had to rediscover this gem of a song...its a shame they ignore the artists with real talent to promote what they have now. I reach back all the time to the older more established artist. I LOVE Vanessa...always have...I could listen to this all day.

[@fellermister6628]

She sings beautifully! Very pretty song! I wonder, as an entertainer - does one wish he or she gets recognized, praised, and rewarded for every album / movie / performance that's released? I looked in her Wikipedia article - she doesn't win many of the "big" awards - Emmy, Grammy, Tony, but does get nominated a lot. Does that hurt one's ego, being nominated but hardly winning?

[@rogerwinters9856]

#1 most beautiful woman in hollywood. No one come close.

[@GoodGuy-wq4md]

Absolutely ❤

[@SmoothCinnamonX]

I've always felt she is one of the most beautiful women in the world.

[@vidow]

Most people are probably unaware of the power and beauty that this song possesses. This song contains what I call a "universal melody". What this means is that this song has hit a high note in which one cannot get tired of playing this song over and over. Most songs you get tired of after awhile , but this song can play forever. Play it in HD Audio surround sound with the right mindset that is in line with this song and you will be amazed at what this song is capable of achieving. Thank You Vanessa Williams and to ALL who helped you put this song together !

[@KuttyJoe]

I realized what you just said when I revisited her song, "Darling I". I think we might tend to think of artists that crossover from acting or modelling or something as not being serious singers, but she was certainly a great singer.

[@gregorymalone71]

True music lovers know how this transcends time and place and hits the note every time

[@jbmoore4436]

KuttyJoe EXACTLY....those can't appreciate Mrs Williams talent are caught up in judgments and labels from the the past. By the way, I can't get the song, Darlin I " out of my rotation. It's just too strong. It's a Transcendent piece....

[@Flowreach]

WOW!!!! I never knew she could sing! I knew she could dance but not sing?! And she's pretty good! x

[@devolmedical]

Vanessa dies it all.... She is positively, in my opinion the best out there.

[@SupLuva]

I've been crazy for her ever since I ran N-2 her at the Apollo back in 94'. On my way out after an "In Living Color" performance--- Guess who's standing in the lobby in a full length pink fur? Yes yes Miss Vanessa Williams. #LoveHer. #Breathless

[@tegknox2694]

Wow. She could melt all the stuff in the frozen food section. Superior musical craftsmanship.

[@geraldtimberlake6709]

She sounds Beautiful and looks Amazing!

[@MegaTamarra]

This woman is sooooo classy!

[@TheSamusicgroup]

Vanessa is so stunning and sophistocated. Love the Voice, persona, intelect and without saying the beauty. She just keeps getting better and better. When you look up the meaning of woman in the dictionary you will find her picture. Sincerely, SA

[@DaddyTre65]

Perfect match of a song and an artist: both are smooth, classy, soulful, and sexy. Thank you, Ms. Williams!

[@chrissparks3561]

Well said..

[@MIZZdarkerPerspective]

they took away her crown but could not claim the jewel that she became in spite of them all. will always be happy for her accomplishments and will always love her music.

[@sirugo]

This woman won the title Miss America in the early 80s. She's an excellent actress and has one of the most incredible female voices in the world. What more can you expect from one human being?

[@delta3359]

Such a talented and classy lady. Very underrated................

[@samilobabush9830]

A true & passionate artist, That's why she's successful in all her works.

[@TheRealMissMellyG]

Thanks for the Upload. Vanessa seems to be a multi-talented person. She performs on TV and is one of the Best singers in her genre. I knew her since Save the Best for Last came out. Still a brilliant tune. But I only know her as a Singer. Regrettably I don´t know any series or films she starred in. I know she starred in the hit series Ugly Betty, but I never watched it, because it´s not my cup of tea. I wish her all the best and success as the "new one" in Desperate Housewives.

[@jipala11]

beautiful woman and album...if you are a fan of vanessa's, you will not be disappointed.

[@EmorySimsDrEmoryCarlSims]

Yes. She is absolutely gorgeous and talented.

[@bryanhunnicutt7811]

The visual is absolutely stunning..the vocals are sensuous and beautiful.

[@larrydiaz253]

god she's beautiful!

[@queenroxy93]

OMG she can SINGS!!! I never knew she was a singer...

[@hbence1975]

Simply and perfect. Just Vanessa Williams nothing else. I love her music.

[@Soulful_Chaos]

Heard this song for the first time tonight on the radio. Buying the CD in a few minutes.

[@xrdrer]

Her phrasing is perfect and smooth, like golden chocolate melting under slow fire.

[@ALuvLikeNoOther]

She still got it... Not that you ever lose real talent. Love it!!

[@chillnndc]

The adult & soul stations in my area be blowing this song up. This joint is hot.

[@mackfielder]

Love this song. Love how Vanessa renders it. If i had the call to make i would have given Titanic soundtrack to her instead of pretend-singer Celine. This is pure singing!

[@tanyagary9209]

mackfielder Yes exactly! I find Celine's sound annoying the highs and lows! Ugggghhh

[@coolbud1]

goosebumps all over me listening to this, this kind of R&B used to be mainstream.

[@hakanmartinsson4398]

A True pop-Soul Diva!!!! 😇😇😇

[@GregRex101]

A jazzy and elegant moment of pause, what a Diva! All the best.

[@angelmoreno8467]

Such a class act, & not mention beautiful if you haven't noticed from "The Real Thing" cd. Hope to hear some new music soon...

[@willtjohn]

she is a classic R&B singer gotta love it ^_^

[@ratgoon4584]

Beautiful song and singer. And her weave this time is spot on down to the roots. She needs to keep that hair stylist.

[@Agent1W]

When I saw her acting in that movie 'Eraser', I just knew I found the right kind of stock. It's that classy stock that I've fallen in love after. If she were to be the only classy woman in existence, I would fight for her hand in marriage.

[@ChrisAmericaUSA]

Vanessa you are so classy! Understated and very elegant! You go Miss America!

[@kpitt1204]

My LAWD! She is so fine. This is proof that age ain't nothing but a number. Also proof that there is some music out there without gimmicks and guest appearances. I like the stuff for younger folks too, but I also love variety.

[@dianamcfarland1997]

BEAUTY AND CLASSY!!

[@hollypietrzak5214]

we dont hear from vanessa williams so much anymore like we did in the early 90s?

[@alexanderdiaz1]

I swear I've been of fan of this woman since her first debut album back in the mid '80s, and I am telling time has stand still for this woman. She still looks the same...an ageless woman....She's just BEAUTIFUL...no denying

[@chrissparks3561]

Got me Breathless. Go Vanessa.. Been lovin' you forever...... fr.

[@vnakaluz]

My god, how beautiful she is 😍😍

[@philipeugenio2233]

The real goddess of beauty

[@Melissa-eh9bu]

Her talent and beauty is unbelievable. Love her.

[@ernlwjr2]

Talent, beauty, intelligence and a Class Act!!!❤️

[@TheWilhelminaSlater]

SOMETIMES THE REIGN COMES DOWN IN JUNE: Vanessa Williams notches her first No. 1 on a Billboard album chart in 17 years, as "The Real Thing" debuts in the penthouse on Top Contemporary Jazz Albums. She last led an album list when "The Comfort Zone" spent a week at No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums tally dated May 2, 1992. Williams had last topped any Billboard tally as an actress. In 1998, she was listed as a principal performer (with Vivica Fox) on the Top VHS Sales No. 1 "Soul Food."

[@michaleenyproductions3442]

she is an awesome talent. her first three albums are wonderful and her Star Bright Christmas album is heavenly!

[@wevans0420]

Just Breathless - Such amazing talent - Saw her one waman show in Baltimore and again was amazing.

[@Machelle3200]

wow...i didn't know she had new music....this is a great son..

[@TheWilhelminaSlater]

You know this is a great song....I wonder why it never made a splash on the R&B charts...

[@chispi00100abeytintas]

Aún en estos tiempos extraño estas hermosas melodías, será que ya la buena música solo va quedar para los que la valoramos, geniaaa diosa saludos ale.

[@DawnMartinOfficial]

GORGEOUS, TALENTED, SMART, COMPASSIONATE...Vanessa is PERFECT!

[@Typofinn]

Wow! What a woman. I call her a strikeout defffffinetly!

[@TJ-sr7dd]

Spectacular classy Lady truly a gift to the world with her talent and extraordinary Beauty. May God continuously bless you and your family Ms. Vanessa Williams.

[@sergioacostarivero5441]

La elegancia y el buen gusto personificados!!!!, fantástica!!!!

[@SEFYH]

AGREED 100%!!! Don't forget she's a dancer also!!

[@Tyson909]

This song makes me feel...Tingly..Like..Chilled..Asleep..=o..

[@larivierafilms]

I love La Williams everything she does is perfect for what it is but I just wish she would at least release dance mixes of her ballads to give us something to dance to like she did with her last song You are everything... love you vanessa

[@HPApurist]

Breathtaking beauty and ageless beauty.

[@hamhocks100]

This is such a beautiful song sang by a truly lovely lady! These lyrics are so soft and they caress your heart with love and tenderness! BREATHLESS......

[@Rebaluvr1234]

How come she gets prettier with age?? NOT FAIR!!

[@Adsiman15]

this is so different to what you hear today. Thats why i like it Its so chilling You could sleep through it. She is so amazing!! x

[@MeiMei-o5c]

My favourit female singer since I was young

[@geraldtimberlake6709]

This is a Sexy gem of a song, Bravo Vanessa Williams!

[@SEFYH]

You better WORK IT Vanessa!!!! I have to echo everyone elses thoughts on this new CD. It is one of the best CD's I've purchased in a long time! I honestly can not stop playing it. I have loved Vanessa Williams for years!

[@HPApurist]

Vanessa Williams is one of the best singers out there, unlike these so called great R&B singers. This song is smooth and tight as fuck.

[@ekell7472]

Timeless classic

[@patrickkelly6597]

Vanessa Williams is to be lauded for more than her beauty or her talent. She is truly one exceptional human being. The average person could never have overcome a scandal of such epic proportions. With infamy comes notoriety and who could have ever believed that she would wisely use that to her advantage. Her intelligence, her perseverance, and her indomitable drive to succeed in the face of her obstacles are an inspiration to all and I will forever laud her legacy. All hail the Queen !!!

[@Idy2011]

I like her. She has a beautiful voice.

[@SunsWave]

Exactly. It can't be said enough. Plus her singing & acting - she is totally mesmerizing.

[@blacktygar]

awesome....words cannot describe her talent and versatility

[@gregorymalone71]

This has to be my favorite Vanessa song of all time and I just came across it after being a fan ever since the first album. That ohh note at 120 puts u in another place.