Waleska & Efra react to Greatest Love Of All - Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Jaya

[@Waleska-Herrera]

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[@katecruz3781]

I think that at S.O.P a sunday noontime show...jaya and regine still unmarried and lani still on the same network GMA7 FEW years ago... Filipino singers putting them in a duets is very unique...and well admired by audiences...the goodness of the pinoy singers esp. Power vocals they give and take in their parts , noone dominate the song and veteran singers mentor's new generation singers...professional singers also undergo vocal coaches as part of their rehearsals and practices before actual blocking and actual performances....

[@EliEujeriahVlogs]

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[@katecruz3781]

Pianist it mr. Raul mitra

[@cristitaomotoph3236]

You should try Regine Velasquez and KZ Tandingan Adele Medley.. its Outstanding!

[@althea6460]

Please react to SUPERJUNIORS REMAKE OF RAINING SPELL OF LOVE 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@remarpc]

During the 80's-90's Regine pretty much ruled the asian music scene as Lani worked the Las Vegas casino market and Jaya (with her mom Elizabeth) the US concert circuit for the Filipino community. There was no heirarchy, there was no fandom war drama, no politics, they built their own fiefdoms and each respected everyone else. Ahhh, the good ol' days of analog music 😊

[@joedpenafiel9865]

and Lea Salonga was swinging the melodies of Broadways. I love all of these great Filipino singers. SO MUCH RESPECT ❤❤❤

[@galmaisog7433]

Tama.

[@pocs]

Regine - Asia's Songbird Lani - Asia's Nightingale Jaya - Philippines' Queen of Soul The show is called SOP That's where Kyla and Jay-R started and hailed as Prince and Princess of R&B

[@rheylorbeth]

Jaya is Asia's soul diva/asia's queen of soul

[@theamazingpigchannel923]

@@rheylorbeth Yes. Because the Queen of Soul is Aretha. However, Jaya is so effin amazing! She's actually my favorite. Oh, but Regine, I must concede is the queen, bar none. Lani... I miss her prowess.

[@newsnoypi3690]

FYI: Regine and Jaya are both 50 years old now, Lani is 51.

[@franzvegs4497]

But lani is only months older than them 6 months older than regine i dont know jaya

[@coldragon2001]

You are right. There is a possible Mexican influence in Philippine culture because there was an Acapulco-Manila Galleon Trade during the times when Philippines was under Spain.

[@athanamper2139]

Da fuq u saying

[@quincymacqueen989]

THE FIRST VOCAL TRINITY OF THE PHILIPPINES! 🇵🇭 THE LEGENDS AND THE QUEEN. 👑💯👸❤️ THEY ALL ESTABLISH SINGERS THAT TIME THEY ALL HAVE THEIR TITLE THAT TIME. REGINE IS THE ASIA'S SONGBIRD JAY IS THE ASIA'S QUEEN OF SOULS AND LANI IS THE ASIA'S NIGHTINGALE. ❤️💯🙏

[@jchitz86]

Respect is a big thing in the local music industry. In a country where everyone can easily sing the hell off a song, trying to overpower another musician is frowned upon.

[@jasonflores4250]

exactly!

[@leticiachiok8057]

Yes. Truly admire the professionalism displayed by these legendary musical divas. Their artistic abilities and their decades of excellent performances, whether live or recordings (musical albums) really prove their versatility and long-standing excellence in the Philippines musical scene. Fantastic performance...Bravo to these amazing divas!❤️👏🤗😘

[@denxhio]

I always love how Waleska explain things. It's always sensible, on point and easily understandable. She even has a lot of examples to use to make it easier to relate. Love lots! ❤️

[@leticiachiok8057]

Totally agree...Waleska always has remarkable analysis. She does hits the core of the musical essence of a particular performance of an artist--and at this instance, that of 3 great Philippine Divas (Regine, Lani and Jaya).

[@blueeclipse5318]

It is also worth noting that this was just a Sunday variety show, and that Filipinos grew up listening to high calibre and world class performances and stages. Hence the reason why Filipinos love to sing! Again, just a Sunday variety show.

[@leticiachiok8057]

TRULY WORLD-CLASS DIVAS! EACH ONE OF THESE FABULOUS PHILIPPINE SINGERS HAS A STRONG BACKING TO THEIR FAME. ALL I CAN SAY IS THIS IS SIMPLY EPIC. BRAVO!!! THE PHILIPPINES' PRIDE AND GEMS!👏🎶🇵🇭

[@kbm2340]

Someone said in the comments that this was in 2003, so i was like 7 lol. And singers like Regine, Lani and Jaya were like staples, and live performances like these were a regular thing on tv every sunday afternoon.

[@grayslayer1120]

That time.. Maybe my mother was just in the middle of her labor😂😂😂

[@ayawkoseo]

Lol this is why Filipinos are so hard please and has very high expectations with singing. This was a weekly occurrence to the point we took it for granted. I know I did. I wasn't one to watch SOP or ASAP growing up.

[@belletrocio2260]

Agree... standard is really up there partly because of these 3 ladies

[@rlim6132]

You will probably love Regine and Martin Nievera's duet of BROADWAY MUSICAL MEDLEY. Also, react to Charice Pempengco's ALL BY MYSELF in David Foster's The Hitman Returns.

[@angelitaagustin01]

The pianist is Regine's brother-in-law, her sister's husband...

[@purplegrace9186]

Raul mitra...

[@symph2000]

The song wasn't written for Whitney Houston. It was originally sang by George Benson in the 70's.

[@jaimebelida6675]

you are right - original version is by G Benson for the movie The Greatest - about Muhamad Ali.

[@peejaydemira]

My childhood days are so blessed hearing these three opm gems, lani regine and jaya, hats off!

[@gelperez]

I believe I was able to watch this on TV, early 2000s. They had a Sunday noontime variety show where they performed live. They were with other established male singers on that show. And yeah, they were already THE Regine, THE Lani, and THE Jaya by then.

[@gorgonca1617]

Singers in the Philippines work like nobody else. Regine alone, given her status in the industry, has been singing for more than 20 years on a weekly show. Imagine singing for a weekly show for that long non stop. Hard work it is.

[@gdumaguing]

Can you imagine we have those kind of performances EVERY SUNDAY from the best singers. And there are 2 shows like that..... I grew up with those shows. I think it's a 2-3 hrs show...hahaha.

[@kbm2340]

Whats even more amazing is that at that time i dont think in-ears were a thing or even mixing of volumes and things on their mics. Just a piano and their vocals.

[@neliacabias8126]

That is why many Filipino singers are builter because of them...they really are legends....

[@KUYABALDO]

belters

[@mayflorcatubuan7985]

In one of the videos it says this was performed in 2003. The 3 used to have a sunday show where singers sing on live tv. They were pretty much established by then because they are the regulars of that show.

[@marcky1920]

Lanny started at early 90's, Regine at late 80's while Jaya in mid 90's. Imagine how many decades...

[@thepinoychoppingboard1012]

This was like an impromptu, they practiced this once on the same day they performed this. They know each other so well that If I may say, they don't need like the usual practice. Imagine if they did practiced this like a normal practice, where you run them few times for a couple of days or sometimes months if it's for a concert. The piano man, Raul Mitra, is Regine's brother-in-law. Btw, her sister Cacai(wife of Raul) is also a good singer, she is famous too but she settled for a more private life with her family and now Regine's manager.

[@diannetics18]

Wale and Efra, the letter "Y" in Jaya or in the Filipino language in general is pronounced as in the "Y" in yoyo. So it's basically Ja-yeah. But you guys are so cute saying it as Jahjah. So you do you. 😊

[@yourstruly1125]

Latinos also pronounce Y as J.. Miss Venezuela Keysi Sayago is pronounced as Keysi Sajago as well as Dayana Mendoza as Dajana Mendoza.

[@diannetics18]

Quite understably so. Which I assume they might have thought the same for Filipino language. But it's also good to give them insight on how words sound especially since it's a person's name.

[@eyes0nyu]

This was during a Sunday noontime show called SOP. At this point, All three were very well known in the industry - approaching their current legendary status if you will. I don't remember catching this on tv, but then again this was a weekly thing. It may not be known audiences outside of the country at that point, but numbers like these among great singers like Regine, Jaya, and Lani were pretty common.

[@Sam_Lovestay320]

PLEASE... React to Regine Velasquez and KZ Tandingan's amazing rendition of Adele's medley in ASAP natin to!

[@lynx8249]

Hope you can react to Regine and Martin Nievera's Broadway medley. So awesome! Martin is the Philippines' Concert King. Fun reaction as always! 😃

[@chardysantiago3348]

Here's the link for their Broadway Medley: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6HRiZ9ti7Z4ia8

[@cristitaomotoph3236]

Regine V. Is the most successful of the three and famous in Asia.. solds Million copies of Album. NEXT IS Lani and then Jaya.

[@dbreakingnutz932]

Jaya sold more albums than Lani.

[@ShutDFookUpUBish]

Jaya is bigger than Lani. She sold more records and had more hits.

[@dbreakingnutz932]

There were even times Jaya sold more than Regine esp her debut album which sold 8x platinum and 2nd album, 4x platinum. Lani got bigger than Jaya when the latter did not able to sustain her bankability as a recorded artist and Lani made it more hit concerts which was produced by Crossover in Araneta. Then big names in concert had Lani collaborated with them which Jaya failed in comparison.

[@Playboy08]

❤️

[@ShutDFookUpUBish]

@@dbreakingnutz932 People were crazy for Jaya when she first came out because she was so different. But I don't think there were times when she sold more than Regine. Even Lani and Jaya combined couldn't come close to Regine's popularity. Having said that, Jaya is still was bigger than Lani. Lani's "bankability" was only fueled by being part The Trinity, riding of Regine and Jaya. She didn't have more hits, and her biggest songs are not even as popular and as iconic Jaya's least famous hit. And not even one album of Lani made it to the top 45 best-selling albums in the Philippines while Jaya at least have 2. By certain standards, we can say that Lani is a bit of a flop.

[@karlodelote5630]

and its freaking live..no enhancement.. As you can see lani sounds like whitney..she's possess by her..👌🔥 the vocal trinity of today's gen are mori, kat and jona..only in PH 💟

[@zarapilapil1084]

Hi Waleska... Can you react to Regine and Kz... Singing Adele songs live at ASAP😊

[@bryanborlagdatan1484]

yesss to this!!

[@conradotecson1067]

Yeah, pls this is absolutely beautiful and amazing duet, Regine and KZ singing medley of Adele songs.

[@tomyrana5292]

Yes please!

[@areha248]

Yes pls 💖

[@tonipet3436]

agree!!!

[@ayeshamikaiguevarra601]

Here in the Philippines we call them as "Halimaw" / beautiful "monsters" in singing - this has a positive meaning or figures of speech if you are talking about singing skills. It is consider as complement especially for belters. 😊

[@Gemini530]

I was there. And believe me, they sounded 10x better live, especially Regine. Her last high belted note in the end was breathtaking when you’re actually listening live. I will never forget this performance for the rest of my life. Too bad the recording technology sucks so bad in the Philippines that time.

[@mionettemaurice1561]

When cassette tape was still in, Lani Misalucha was called the multiplex queen. She does vocals for Whitney Houston and even Celine Dion on those multiplex tapes.

[@Playboy08]

QUEEN REGINE 👑🔥💥 QUEEN JAYA💛 QUEEN LANI ❤️

[@ralphleo25]

the pianist is Raul Mitra. Regine's Brother in law and her official go to musical director/ arranger with all of her concerts

[@cillereviewreact2286]

We're hearing that before, almost every week. and the cute guy is correct its in 90's

[@rckbrch]

This girl knows what she's talking about! Great reaction and commentary guys! Subsided! ❤️

[@Kayemarie77]

Those trio were the best of the best of Philippine music 🤩

[@Springtime101]

CORRECTION: Greatest Love of All was originally recorded in 1977 by "George Benson", who made the song a substantial hit, peaking at number two on the US Hot Soul Singles chart that year, the first R&B chart top-ten hit for Arista Records. It was written by Linda Creed and Michael Masser.

[@akonanga8621]

This is why I love these guys. The way they analyze, study and share their thoughts and experiences and observations are indeed on point. And to think that they are also good singers, they are very generous and sincere whenever they commend, compliment and appreciate real talents. And it seems, at least from my point of view, they do love Filipino singers. :-)

[@gerickformoso9088]

Your reactions and comments are really on point and sensible. Thank you for this! The pianist is Regine's brother-in law. Regine is in the industry for more than 30 years. She has the lengthiest career,but they're best of friends. Lani trained for Classical/operatic singing,if I'm not mistaken. Jaya is the Queen of Soul and her mother is The Queen of Filipino Rock and roll. Thanks!!!

[@celine8777]

oh no, we normally see them do this type of performance since the three of them used to be a part of an entertainment noontime show w/c airs every sunday... their magnificence garce us weekly basis ♥

[@buchi777_]

There careers are all stablish at that time. Love the conversation and the topics that you discuss. Waleska you are right in your analysis,regine and jaya equals lani !! Stay safe.

[@mobilegames3922]

Raul Mitra is one of the very few famous pianist and musical arranger in the Philippines. She arrange most of Regine's concerts.

[@dbreakingnutz932]

They are already 50 years old now. They were in their late 20's in the video.

[@mariaisabellasar4796]

Love you Guys! ❤❤❤ Thank you for reacting our Legend Singers..Much Love from PH..🇵🇭

[@qwerty59191]

Regine's "Go the Distance" will blow you away :)

[@ML-eg2hn]

regine and martin nievera pls.

[@paulfernandez222]

I think this is the link for this -------- > kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6HRiZ9ti7Z4ia8

[@chardysantiago3348]

Yes please

[@newsnoypi3690]

Yes please

[@yaaaraves8951]

Great reaction! Thank you both.

[@silverwolf87]

This is my all time favorite version of this song aside from the original, Raul Mitra is like a personal musical director of regine who's also her brother in law ,and whatever concert or musical show she does he's always there as an MD

[@jyschek21]

wtF!!!! Im so happy hererra siblings reacted to this. With their knowledge and love to music, love their feedbacks and comments to this PH Divas!!

[@kabaryochanel17]

Legit Queens...Legendary

[@madonnapecardal2665]

Love your reaction videos most especially the Pinoy pride singers!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@conradotecson1067]

I love how both of you expressed your views on the featured performance. I'm learning a lot from both of you. That's one reason why many Filipinos are glued on your channel.

[@jomish8719]

That song was written by Michael Masser ( music ) & Linda Creed ( lyrics ) & originally sung by George Benson in 1977 ✌Not Whitney Houston original like the the song from Bodyguard - I Will Always Love You which was orginally sung by Dolly Parton 👍........ Mabuhay from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@junlabayoga1442]

i'm having my siesta while watching this noon time show... 😉😎 it was always like a sunday concert every week... this happen while Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera was on the other noon time show in ABS-CBN... it was like battle royal of the balladers... and you have to had two t. v. set to watch both tv stations at the same time.

[@Caerulean]

You guys' mix of reaction and commentary/insights are quite a treat to watch~

[@kevwanders]

Damn i see that.. FLEXING that SILVER PLAY BUTTON..,, That's def the fruit of your labor and hardwork you guys!!. Felt like a PROUD Papa Right now! 🙌🙌👌🥇

[@darzz587]

Great thought.. thats why Regine is the Most Love Singer in PH.. shes always the ICON. Thats why shes been look up to by young singers

[@yudai112]

This is actually not rehearsed hence its kinda messy, but I agree this is still so beautiful and Legendary Jaya’s dark soulful voice Lani’s Versatility And Of course Regine’s beautiful powerful voice

[@franzvegs4497]

Lani and Jaya has more Belting Power..regine is shouting...

[@yudai112]

@@franzvegs4497 huh? You’re hilarious 🤣

[@franzvegs4497]

@@yudai112 jaya and lani are technically better..their belts are not painful, regines tends to.push and do it forcefully...besides Jaya and Lani can do some.stuff..regine is only good in.belting thats it...

[@yudai112]

@@franzvegs4497 you’re delusional Regine has the best dynamics among them, most agile most creative and the best at mid belts, technically non of them is superior in belting as the 3 of them tend to push in upper belts but Regine got the edge is sound production and ease. Its hilarious that you are contradicting yourself saying Regine isn’t good at belting and then adding “she is only good at belting and the other two can do other things” you wack gurl? If i am being honest Lani, belting is the weakest as she tend to mix heady and can’t even balance mix in upper 5th octave i only say the are even in belting as she has the most developed head voice, while Jaya tends to shrill out up there, Regine maintain cohesiveness along her various registers. She has the best control as she is able to execute complex runs, melisma, riffs and the most agile, she also has the very rare technique of diminuendo and hit notes almost perfect pitch most of the time, able to pick up specific note out of nowhere with innate accuracy, while Lani is more pitchy most of the time Jaya is flat out out of tune lmfao do you even know what are you talking about? 🤣

[@franzvegs4497]

@@yudai112 sorry but still regines voice is very common, shouting belts, and trying hard runs..tili techniques..

[@thorstenmatadoerle8546]

Love your reaction and statements especially to the elements of singing, giving the song what it deserves, the artistry of serve the song (story and meaning) instead of using songs to serve your artistry. I love all of three of them!

[@belletrocio2260]

To be honest their discussion is very engaging which makes them a good watch. They would always end up having a very good, intelligent discussion about singing and culture everytime the listen to foreign artist which is rare in most reaction channel.

[@magicmizzus]

I watched it while being sung live on TV 10 years ago. :))) Thanks for bringing thismemory back. Performances like these raise the bars for Filipino female singers.

[@dyanmagkawas3428]

I remember it being a surprise duet since regine was celebrating her 37th (or more than...can't remember) year in the industry. It's a show called SOP.

[@albertespiritu2727]

Hi, on your question I watched this live on TV, on their sunday afternoon show. This was around 2002. I was 14 back then and I already have a fascination on them. This was their performance after Regine sang I'll never love this way again on top of the piano. That performance was also uploaded here in YT.

[@japzpadua6899]

I really really admire Waleska because of her knowledge with music. And her deep understanding with singers and the music itself.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Lani sounds the most like Whitney Houston. She really stands out here the most.

[@krukkrukinamers2306]

regine stands out sorry

[@nickireginebey9361]

sorry but we can only hear regine when they all belted at the end lol

[@she_low]

For my opinion, Its the songbird Regine😙

[@Warbird1984]

We all know regine can sing for decades. What she was saying is that Lani sounds the most like Whitney and I agree as Lani started her career as a multiplex singer and has started her career as vocal impersonator of Whitney and they really sound alike, it was only after lani was an established singer that she would change a note here and there to find her own identity. So for a song popularized by Whitney, lani stands out the most. If this is a celine dion song, regine would stand out as regine's timbre, power belting and thwang fits perfectly for celine dion songs.

[@lancewesley551]

@@nickireginebey9361 naaah sorry Regine is that kind of singer does not outshine anyone in tge stage but still could outshine them if she wants to. She's giving the stage to to lani and jaya Lol

[@JamesIvanFernandez]

Give us Regine-Jaya-Lani concert already! Producers, hear us out! Guys, use me as survey button to show them how much we've been wanting this to happen. 💗

[@manfromrome7710]

Regine started out at around mid 80's..Lani and Jaya about 10 years later..They are legit queens no matter what fans of the other say..They probably are qenuine friends, too..

[@antoniosajulan7999]

Filipino’s pride! Indeed!

[@michbutterz6227]

There's 2 Sunday live music shows for 2-3hrs every week in 2 major channels called SOP and ASAP. These vocal trinity was always performing together back then decades ago. So imagine how great that was! Dancing/singing/performing is a big thing in the Philippines. 😁

[@jeffjuan9348]

i like your hair Waleska it really fits you...your pretty.

[@mariloubautista4170]

Your analysis on the language is on point.

[@iamjaybii07]

It was taken during the early 2000s, like 2001 or 2002, and they are already established vocal queens. Lani tagged as Asia’s Nightingale, Jaya as the Queen of Soul, and Regine as Asia’s Songbird.

[@epm888]

Shoutout to #Waleska Herrera there is no overpowering from now on!

[@EFoodieBites]

Raul Mitra is a composer, arranger, songwriter, musical director, pianist, u name it. 😄 he’s regine’s brother-in-law. (Married to regine’s sister cacai velazquez)

[@agnesilao2522]

The pianist, RAUL MITRA, is Regine's brother-in-law, her sister/manager's husband. He is one of her musical directors, the other one being Lea Salonga's brother, Gerard Salonga.

[@albertlautente2483]

That's why i loved you guys 😁 im so happy every time i heard your reactions,...thanks a lot guys love you both and always take care

[@siklistangmagsasaka4851]

Philippines alwayz ❤ your reaction..

[@hmanansala4239]

I love you Guys im your fan from Calgary Canada.

[@benmonilopez849]

Hi...yes I did I watch that on tv live...love your reaction and point of view and advice as well ...I'm a fan

[@Francois2120]

Thank you again for this detailed reaction..the techniques should continue and hopefully it will affect the next generation of singers..

[@kaPilopio]

Waleska and efra... i always enjoy watching your reaction! Such a great reactors!

[@dongtwistertv]

Thats Raul Mitra, the musical director of regine in most of her shows and concerts.

[@chasingbutterflies7329]

Raul Mitra is Regine's bro-in-law and her music arranger and pianist in her concerts and shows

[@peterohmarmendoza6381]

Thanks again Waleska, love both your reactions to our legends. Hi Efra!

[@gregoriojrdiokno9376]

The original artist of this song "Greatest Love of All" is George Benson. But it was Whitney Houston who made the song a big hit.

[@reajeangueco67]

Asia's Songbird Ms Regine Velasquez and Asia's Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo - Whitney Houston Medley #Unified Concert

[@kitchied]

You really should watch Lani, Jonah and Darren sing arias and the Phantom of the Opera!. When you hear Lani singing something completely operatic, you'll know that this is nothing to her :)

[@jhundarryll1566]

Its been 2 hours and im still watching your video. One more video im gonna subscribe already

[@lemueljrfanega7283]

I always watch ur videos and im very thankful that u always feature filipino singers. God bless you and more power. Filipinos loves you

[@wdcemamamoo6586]

Imagine every sunday at lunchtime you get to see & hear theme ang alot more talented artist singing on one show that is not short of a concert thats what it was like back then

[@enzocontreras5566]

You guys are really good commentators and reactors! Keep it up guys! Enjoyed all your videos! =)

[@allansorianomorales3950]

The pianist is Raul Mitra, Regine's brother-in-law, married to her younger sister, Cacai Velazquez. And yes, I watched it live and YES, they were legends already during that time. When the likes of KZ, Morisette, Sarah and Katrina were probably just little girls, or haven't even been conceived yet, these three powerhouse belters (and Lea Salonga, of course!) have been blessing us with their amazing vocal talents!

[@roverlights6113]

lani just hits different

[@trishamadrigal1914]

Kindly react to Regine and Lani singing " When You Believe"

[@jerwinpaltep3557]

This three legendary singers set's a standard for aspiring singers in the Philippines.

[@ofeliasalem8131]

Hello waleska! Thank for always reacting about filipino singers, i always watching you the two of you lovely siblings. I hope one day you can visit here my country philippines. God bless you!

[@rolyverlsawalan1271]

I'd love to know the people in the background, mommy and brother probably, just a guess, love to see them one of this days though, or before the year ends. hehe Big FAN here.

[@lettielotho-chiok7589]

What an amazing trio of Philippine legendary divas--Regine Velasques, Lani Misalucha and Jaya!

[@michelleveronica6097]

11:13 Interesting point. I didn't notice that but it's true. Most Pinoy 'transformed' when singing and one of the factor is when we sing, the pronunciation becomes different from how we usually talk. That's all thanks to karaoke/videoke. As you know, most of us don't have the luxury to have a vocal coach or study in music school, so what we do is try to play with our voices to sing ot sound close enough to the original.

[@loumartin8584]

Raul Mitra is Regine's brother in law the husband of her sister Cacai & is her musical director in every concert that she makes