Vanessa Williams - Save The Best For Last (Live @Grammy's 1993)

February 24, 1993 Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, USA

[@jejona6989]

Just sitting there on a chair, no gymics, no dancers, 8 months pregnant, in front of all those talented people & a worldwide audience, ripping out such a beautiful, memorable performance of a lovely song

[@laundroboy80]

Almost 8 months pregnant (!) singing one the best songs ever. 👏🏻

[@juancarlospernas1434]

Yo la sigo escuchando en 2024. Gran canción y mejor voz.

[@dars.2165]

Yo tambíen 😁

[@chrisholbrook1552]

I was 20 when this song came out. I loved it then. I love it now.

[@technicolordreamer]

Sometimes all you need is the simplicity of a well-written song.

[@michaellnbnj]

Most beautiful woman in the world right there!

[@gregorycritch2129]

Jeez she is so beautiful!

[@angelswings7024]

Clear diction, great vocals and rich emotions. This what makes one of the best ever graced the stage.

[@knockout912]

I love how loud & clear her voice is.

[@danaehernandez6794]

Yes! But it’s also dynamic. Beautiful ❤️

[@jasonburger3533]

​​@@danaehernandez6794She is among the best of her era or any era.

[@wahaywgr]

She is so beautiful. Her face is a work of art. Beautiful voice 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@chazrjr]

VERY underrated singer!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Artist all around! NO AUTO TUNE EITHER!!!!!!!!!

[@Loveabounds.]

One of the most beautiful woman to live on earth.

[@TheUnbeliever]

Live, no autotune and pregnant.

[@izwanrock4344]

Absolutely

[@beago0810]

I just tuned to watch and I immediately said, she's pregnant...we women can tell..😊

[@TheUnbeliever]

@@beago0810 Men too. (I'm a man)

[@Benyikoko]

I wish I could go back to those times where real talent was truly appreciated!

[@nextleveljourney6612]

👏🏼 applause and Respect 🏆

[@niseyboo5079]

Beautiful Voice.. Beautiful Vanessa Williams 😍Love her 🥰Who’s listening in 2022❤️

[@deletedaccount5045]

2023 and listening! This song is a childhood memory in itself..my Mom used to have this song going playing in her car usually on some radio station. I always get butterflies listening to this!

[@D.R.S.666]

this song is like a time machine it brings you back to the past

[@davido933]

❤️ God bless America!

[@sharonlaudat3297]

Real performances by real artists. Thank God for KZbin or we would forget the Grammys were actually something to look forward to😢

[@jean-francoislavoie5567]

How can this song not winning record of the year 😮

[@DomoniqueStewart3936]

I HAVE NO IDEA, MY FRIEND.

[@jorgeantonioreinoso7579]

just remember those infamous pictures costed her the Miss America Crown. Considering the Academy is very conservative, I have no doubt they were influenced by those facts. Even Madonna needed a while to take her major Grammy...just in 1999!

[@DomoniqueStewart3936]

@@jorgeantonioreinoso7579 YEAH, BUT VANESSA L. WILLIAMS SHOULD'VE WON AN OSCAR, GODDAMN IT!

[@Samantha-vlly]

One of the best song I love.

[@livegardeningservice]

I love the verse says , some time what we look for it is something we can see.

[@mmmmright871]

God she sounds dreamy, looks beautiful ❤️❤️

[@nextleveljourney6612]

That very last section - she was in the zone … her expression, and how she leaned on the very last two notes was Magic “Yeaaa ….. 🎼 🎶 🎵 eeaahhh ” 3:18

[@dlw1221]

THANKU. I've become mesmerized by those last few seconds, its insane how she leaned on that note long enough to introduce that sublime ending, geesh, the "breath control' of it all. Rewind. Tthought I was the only person on this planet obsessed with that.

[@goatbut29]

My God what a beautiful woman!!!

[@adua78]

One of my favorite voices of all time. Like silk. And her beauty and stage presence are mesmerizing.

[@Eliminator1900]

Cant agree more. Just think listening and seeing her live

[@dlw1221]

All of that!

[@concertom8774]

The best song of 1992.

[@jaquayvius]

1991

[@innocentdlamini672]

You must have never heard 'Will you be there'

[@lifeofneacy3891]

@@jaquayvius This was 1993 Grammy awards when Vanessa Williams was pregnant and it did came out in 1991

[@jasonburger3533]

​@@jaquayviusThe song had been released in August 1991 on her "The Comfort Zone" album and as a single in early 1992, as it spent 6 weeks at #1 and charted throughout 1992. Therefore, it was a 1991 and 1992 song and it was nominated for a 1993 Grammy Award, which is where this upload is from.

[@jasonburger3533]

​@@lifeofneacy3891The song was released twice. First, in August 1991 as part of her album "The Comfort Zone" and as a single in 1992, as it made #1 on the Billboard charts for 6 weeks in a row in early 1992. So, that is why it met the criteria for the 1993 Grammy Awards, as shown here in this upload.

[@Yette]

What a talent

[@woody95124]

Very pretty song...Very pretty lady....

[@lifeofneacy3891]

Back when the Grammy had a real true classic talent of all times and Whitney houston was one of them including Vanessa Williams

[@DomoniqueStewart3936]

I KNOW, RIGHT? I FORGOT 2 KNOW THE WORD LYRICS CALLED "SAVE THE BEST 4 LAST" BECAUSE I KNOW THE WORD LYRICS A LITTLE BIT, BUT MY BRAIN HURT.

[@Ernie1978]

One of the Grammy performances that are burnt in my brain. Vanessa looked gorgeous and her performance of "Save the Best for Last" remains a favourite of mine.

[@joshuatree7753]

Why she never won a Grammy is unreal

[@pluton247888]

Joshua Tree she was in a very competitive era.

[@deelo2281]

She had no chance... she was faced with the holy trinity of female singers in their primes.... Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion

[@lessismore8533]

@@deelo2281 I'm sure vanessa had potential to be on their level vocally with more training but I guess she was content

[@karykares]

Isaiah King True- Whitney’s purpose was to sing. God gave her that gift. 💕🦋

[@chuckles1972]

It doesn't matter what kind of competition you have all you need is that one great song!!'

[@wayneadams7829]

Back when the Grammys had class

[@arnealessandrotaraldsen1388]

class act.. just sitting there, no hands on the mic and looking straight at the audience. almost too perfect in a way

[@just4now492]

Wow she was a very talented singer. Not just a model dabbling in music.

[@itsjemmabond]

Yeah, like Naomi and Tyra

[@georgelewis8798]

Completely superb Dear Lady 🌹❤

[@georgelewis8798]

Thank you

[@georgelewis8798]

Mam, your dignity as well as your beauty are truly monumental. Thank you

[@aragon77]

I love Vanessa Williams . One awesome lady.

[@DomoniqueStewart3936]

YEAH, ME, TOO. BECAUSE I WILL ALWAYS LOVE VANESSA L. WILLIAMS SO VERY MUCH..... FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. 🙂👍✌️♥️😢🥹😭

[@starbeauty672]

Love that ending yes miss America you still got that title to me you have grace and beauty.

[@nextleveljourney6612]

We all love the Trinity (CD, MC, WH) but this song was MADE for Vanessa’s voice Can’t imagine any of them pulling this one off

[@atolm1]

There is now an AI cover of Mariah "singing it" its as stunning as the original

[@jameshanley6886]

Class act also absolutely Gorgeous 💯

[@sugwilliams6257]

Wow terrific job, breath support key to great delivery when singing, eight months pregnant and struggling for breath? Stellar performance 👍🏾

[@DoLo-to4rn]

Her face... Soo pretty... Soo angelical... I was obsessed back in the day lol... I was like 8

[@christophertudor4727]

This fabulous record was first offered to Barbra Streisand, Linda Rondstadt and Celine Dion with each turning it down. Vanessa took up the mantle and scored a number one hit with the song in Australia, Canada and the United States - also making it to a very respectable number three in the charts here in the UK. Oddly enough, I can quite imagine Barbra Streisand singing this record, although a quarter of a century later - I can't imagine Vanessa not doing. I was only ten years of age in 1992 but can remember my mum singing along to this. Happy memories and one of the greatest records ever sung in the history of popular music. Chris (UK).

[@terrenceragin5555]

I heard Bette Midler turned itbdowm too.

[@johnkantelberg]

Also number 1 in the netherlands. And it was meant to be. This is her song

[@ForeverMarcus]

This song also takes me back to childhood. I am so thankful for such a masterpiece. God bless.

[@tsmith9063]

@@ForeverMarcus check tou tube ahead song it better a few years ago

[@bh2155]

It's probably a good thing they turned it down. This song is for Vanessa it just as beautiful as she was back then.

[@paulp4452]

Wow this takes me back to me childhood. Beautiful

[@atmybest4]

Love this live version! Women tend to produce some of their best vocals while being pregnant. She slayed this!

[@elvidachevere]

that woman mustn´t be from this planet, no other with such a perfect face and voice, everything... i´ve always been in love of this godess.

[@alkintanriverdi4306]

Beautiful Vanessa, beautiful voice, beautiful song

[@skylarstreet5756]

She should have won multiple Grammy's! Vanessa is so talented and beautiful. She is perfection.

[@DomoniqueStewart3936]

YEAH, EXACTLY. WHY DOESN'T VANESSA L. WILLIAMS WON A GRAMMY AWARDS, HUH? I TRIED 2 GET TO KNOW HER SONGS WHEN I WAS THE AGE OF 15, BUT I DIDN'T. BECAUSE SHE SHOULD'VE WON MULTIPLE GRAMMYS, BUT DAMN MAN!

[@sohoboy506]

11 nominations , sadly not one award

[@DomoniqueStewart3936]

​​@@sohoboy506YEAH, I KNOW. BUT SHE SHOULD'VE WON AN OSCAR, GODDAMN IT! 😠😡 I'M ANGRY AT MYSELF, MAN!

[@user-yo5mx5yt3f]

Eric Clapton said that she should of won the Grammy over him in his award speech.

[@DomoniqueStewart3936]

@@user-yo5mx5yt3f YEAH, I KNOW THAT. BUT THIS FUCKED UP, ALRIGHT? WHEN I WAS THE AGE OF 15 I TRIED 2 WATCH THE 1996 BLOCKBUSTER FILM "ERASER" WITH ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER FOR WARNER BROS., BUT I DIDN'T. O.K.? I FUCKIN' LOVE THAT MOVIE, MAN! 😠😡😭 I'M FUCKIN' ANGRY AT MYSELF.

[@incubrian]

HOLY FUCK!! WHAT A VOICE. MY JAW IS ON THE FLOOR

[@bendigiorgio2830]

Beautiful woman, beautiful voice, beautiful song. Perfection ! I have and endless crush on Ms. Williams .

[@gedosenki]

Cuan increíblemente hermosa ❤

[@lukeday242]

Is it me or is she incredibly beautiful and great looking?! Such an awesome voice and talented woman, thanks for the nostalgia Vanessa

[@renegaderunner332]

She is!!!

[@MrJmazing1]

Where are you from?? She's been one of the most beautiful women on the planet since the 80's An icon here in America

[@a.j.4317]

Vanessa Williams' dad was my dad's music teacher in school!

[@dominique9217]

Baby Ms. Williams is in need of her flowers!!

[@Realistic316]

36 year old male here with goosebumps

[@becki-louisejones5593]

I absolutely love this song.. Vanessa Williams is a fab singer and actress

[@louklou812]

What a gorgeous lady and the voice ain't bad either!

[@ckg4492]

Now this is what beauty is all about!

[@MrVolvo456]

One of the performer that balance both of singing & acting career.

[@whatever1605]

Sometimes the snow comes down in June Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon I see the passion in your eyes Sometimes it's all a big surprise 'Cause there was a time when all I did was wish You'd tell me this was love It's not the way I hoped or how I planned But somehow it's enough And now we're standing face to face Isn't this world a crazy place? Just when I thought our chance had passed You go and save the best for last All of the nights you came to me When some silly girl had set you free You wondered how you'd make it through I wondered what was wrong with you 'Cause how could you give your love to someone else And share your dreams with me Sometimes the very thing you're lookin' for Is the one thing you can't see But now we're standing face to face Isn't this world a crazy place? Just when I thought our chance had passed You go and save the best for last Sometimes the very thing you're looking for Is the one thing you can't see Sometimes the snow comes down in June Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon Just when I thought our chance had passed You go and save the best for last You went and saved the best for last

[@RENEMARINE]

Tan solo imagina regresar a 1993 y despertarte de ese sueño creendo que todo lo que viviste tan solo fue una pesadilla......

[@peterjones4621]

Words cannot describe how much I love this woman and her absolutely beautiful voice. I thought she looked a bit heavier than usual, I looked it up and she was 8 months pregnant when she did this song in 1993. I thought that might be the case because she was sitting down during the fantastic performance.

[@haldenbennett5979]

It's one of my favourite songs. Such a beautiful rendering of a classic 😍 ❤

[@jimmypinetwinchell2454]

Thank you ma'am...Miss America 1984! Love from Texas...

[@itsjemmabond]

Imagine if she had actually won the Grammy...

[@brizzle3903]

She should’ve won they nerfed her bad at least on her acting side she got the credit she rightfully deserved

[@aroidpapa]

Ugh I love her, and she's showing her solidarity of people with HIV/AIDS at the height of the epidemic.

[@dshanw5187]

Vanessa, Madonna, Jody, Sharon Stone, Rosie, just to name a few embraced the fight early on in their careers, gave hope, and inspired many! unlike so many "fake" favs from that era, beyawnce included.

[@michaellnbnj]

A lot of times in a live TV situation like this, singers will will lip-sync the vocals. None of that going on here! Totally sang it & nailed it. While pregnant. Also remember that there was no Autotune in 1993. So she wasn't leaning on that either. Always loved the vocal melody in this song. It's hauntingly beautiful. Vanessa Williams was, at this point & time, the most beautiful lady in the world.

[@starbeauty672]

A great live singer beautiful voice

[@user-sn2oq4qt7b]

Real music

[@RoadKing187]

How can you not fall in love with this woman when she sings this song my god she’s amazing

[@terrenceragin5555]

2019 and this is still one of the most Beautiful Things I have ever witnessed

[@PWSongMan]

I love this woman and her voice!

[@goosefarm3602]

Pure Talent

[@haroldkingsantiagosongs]

Ohh My God! Ohh My God! Ohh My God! This Is Absolutely Phenomenal! I almost forgot that Miss Queen Vanessa Williams sang this Great Song at The Grammy's! 🎤❤️ At This Very Moment In Time She Has Proven That She Can Stand Up Again After All The Issues She Has Gone Through! That those people who posted her nude photos on Penthouse Magazine as well as those people who asked her to resign as Miss USA are all stupid and absurd. 😡👊 From this Album on her Star continued to shine so brightly. ❤️🙏 I hope they would post the original copy of this live performance of hers. Love This Song 'Save The Best For Last' So Much and Love Miss Queen Vanessa Williams! 🎤❤️🎁🎄🙏

[@o.gglife6289]

This is a very very beautiful woman

[@lunnouxhinds8464]

She just fabulous and her performances are always spot on love her.

[@alanwisdom7777]

Stunning beauty ✨

[@JeremyWhistine]

Those incredible musical theatre skills on display. A stunning performance by a stunningly beautiful woman, and her motherly glow. It’s almost too much. 🫶🏾

[@bh2155]

This is probably the best version. The back ground instrumental music sounds different but better than the original. Here voice sounds better here as well.

[@robincutti4596]

Beautiful, talented artist… She could light the all the audience with her beauty! Beautiful song…never dies ❤🌹🌈

[@stephenbrady5907]

Love this song my uncle love it ❤️ he passed away

[@JulyN78]

Oh, yeah... When Devin went to the Grammys with mamma... She looked soooooo beautiful. And sound amazing for someone that pregnant. This is when I waited for the grammys and recorded the whole thing. Good times.

[@nilsonbrubru4733]

Vanessa lembra de nosso tempo muito bom boa semana

[@ricky3180]

Fully clothed but sexy as no other. Class, style, beauty and talent👌

[@DuffyJ1111]

I love this song.

[@thajudeenabdul4912]

90s was amazing..gr8 songs..gr8 singrs

[@starbeauty672]

Love her ending

[@CaptainBoy_TH]

This is totally talented singer of all the time.

[@SINSTER7THREE]

Well that was amazing

[@katemartin3259]

Vanessa Williams have really pretty voice I always love this song really much

[@jekillabellanosa2599]

By this New generation no more sentimental music ....old days favorite still classic songs ...Vanessa Williams, whitney houston , taylor dayne, jordan hill, lauren christy, amy grant, kate yanai, anne murray, barbra streisands, toni tenille , regina belle, roberta flack, dionne warwick, jennifer rush, selena, natalie cole ,brenda russel , karyn white, bonnie tyler ......and so on....

[@stephaniecleckley7268]

May our wonderful dear sweet loving and precious HEAVENLY FATHER through his dear sweet wonderful loving precious Son JESUS CHRIST our SAVIOR bless Ms Vanessa Williams. I love her soulful voice and that ending is breathtakingly beautiful. Everytime she sings this lovely song live I am impressed by her perfection. This song bring back my childhood memories miss the 80's and 90's.

[@cyjeren1627]

back then when I was 19! they do not write songs like this anymore, still on my smart phone listening to you VW.

[@angelannjuliantarot]

Amazing 👏

[@TheRobirobster]

There is a video of her singing this in a simple peasant dress, curly hair looking angelic. I wish I could find it. I think it was a tribute to Muhammad Ali or the Image Awards - not sure but it was lovely. I think it was he 1st televised performance of the song and everyone talked about it for days. It was simple and beautiful.

[@babyangel.jpg_]

the prettiest woman of her generation

[@phillipdawson4660]

Absolutely beautiful

[@joaomanuelcostasousa9217]

The amazing voice and talent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BadApe351]

It's a travesty that she didn't win. Love this woman.

[@DomoniqueStewart3936]

YEAH, BUT SHE FAILED AT THE GRAMMY AWARDS, MAN. 🤨 I MEAN, LOOK AT HER. VANESSA L. WILLIAMS SHOULD'VE WON AN OSCAR, GODDAMN IT!

[@karlamariauriartehernandez6452]

Que voz. Como hace los tonos altos y bajos !!!!!!! Angelical y bella me fascina esta canción

[@sintoniabuenosaires2779]

Hace años que sueño con su voz que admiro eternamente, Gracias por florecer en mi Radio de Argentina!!!

[@brittneywyche2742]

love my Vanessa WILLIAMS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! legendary !