'What Would I Do If I Could Feel?' Ne-Yo | The Wiz Live!

[@TheShowsMustGoOn]

What a performance! Did you know Ne-Yo wrote a song specifically for The Wiz live production? Check it out here - tiny.cc/oljqtz

[@rcaldwell13]

This was in the original wiz

[@5starrRiahh]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG😭😭😭I haven’t listened to this sense I was 5

[@theeabele._]

@@rcaldwell13 click the link

[@ta-kip]

oh my god, thats amazing, how so talented he is, i was just watching this show on my tv, it was broadcasted by astro in my country, i really like this song 😢

[@victorbrowne204]

That I did not know

[@TubaMaverick]

Ne-Yo was literally the perfect choice for the Tin Man

[@Pearl1975]

I loved him as Tin Man!!!

[@G.Lonnie]

Which is kinda funny cause he auditioned for Scarecrow

[@ewilli2000]

I liked him better than Nipsey Russell.

[@vidlewbooth]

Neyo can sing but that was nipsey breakout tour de force performance

[@lyssdoll7690]

@@vidlewbooth agreed!!

[@red_ashcroft]

for someone who can't feel, he really poured his heart and soul on this song, and pretty sure all of us felt it too!

[@austingray6885]

I think what all the characters have in common is that they were all searching externally for what they already had within themselves.

[@cartoonishclaude]

@@austingray6885 Honestly, that's a lesson everyone can learn.

[@slattwilliams5763]

I was in the middle of thinking this and here I saw your comment 😂🤝

[@Lavenderlady14]

Fitting song for a man that doesn’t know how to treat women right

[@telikaandfam]

that was the point

[@AdjectiveOtter]

8 years and I still think about this performance. Just raw talent on that stage. NeYo deserves his flowers for the Tin Man.

[@beulahisrael5773]

Dang!! I thought this was new and thinking about going to see it. 😢

[@AdjectiveOtter]

@@beulahisrael5773 there’s a new production in New York but this was a live version filmed years ago. You can watch the whole thing online. Just look it up! It’s real good. ❤️

[@jmonie02]

@@beulahisrael5773 me too lol I don't know why it showed up now.

[@brandonross4381]

Fr he should have won an Oscar

[@janiasanders1127]

i love this version and the 2024 broadway version of this song

[@johnporter8248]

It doesn't get old no matter how many times I watch it

[@SagittariusSweet704]

Keep coming back

[@debracox3020]

I keep coming right back to it .

[@Deshonemusic]

Neyo Saaaannnggg the mess out of this song… he sounds incredible and at moments he sounds like Donny Hathaway and it’s absolutely breathtaking!!

[@estt1252]

The chords in the beginning are Hathaways, but I feel what you mean

[@GWC23]

Scarecrow was feeling this joint the whole time

[@rapchiqks412]

He Sang The Hell Outa This Song!

[@SagittariusSweet704]

Absolutely did!!! He’s an excellent songwriter but this reminds you of how talented Ne Yo really is (outside of his messy personal life).

[@mr.rhodes9127]

Yes he did....😮

[@loke2534]

I absolutely agree about how gorgeous his voice and skill is, but I don't see enough peoole talking about the SFX and his costume?? It looks so damn good

[@silasnormile8445]

I know, right? It's awesome!

[@StudioGhibliFan494]

I love this song. It makes me cry because it's exactly how I felt growing up being picked on for having autism & still feel like to this day

[@Idanimowellness]

Not that you need my or anyone else’s validation , but you deserve everything you desire. I hope you know that ❤️❤️❤️

[@celineanastasios2579]

I hope you’re doing better 🤍

[@December_baby04]

Not me crying 😩🥺💕

[@bwilliams73]

I got picked on and bullied during my middle & high school days. I was an unlikeable person for no reason. To this day, I don't exist with a lot of the same people from my school days!!

[@deeseward7729]

As much I have heard this song I never related it to Autism...music is really the language of ❤️

[@aliciamelendez5476]

Ne-Yo as the Tin Man is the best because, when he sings this particular song, you could truly feel the pain and heartache emanating from him.

[@tinastardust7793]

Im an old head, original Wiz always got my love and respect. Ne Yo was the only one who nailed it in this version ❤️

[@LRowe-e1x]

I agree I grew up watching the original wiz I am an 80's child

[@Lolalenice]

My 13 year old son he’s heavy set sometimes he gets depressed when he thinks about all the mean things kids say about him. He listens to this song everyday it comforts him. I just keep reminding my baby he is covered by god he has a good heart and don’t let those evil people take that much power over you 💜

[@ashleyb.8217]

Sending much love to you and your baby. Let him know to keep going it’s gone all work out.

[@Lolalenice]

@ thank you so much god bless you

[@starlyknewyoupartner7335]

god shouldnt have to do everything, raise hell at the school office

[@OrochiFlamez]

Ne-Yo poured every ounce of his soul into this song.

[@simplymetvee2654]

Neyo’s rendition always makes me cry, I love Nipsey Russell‘s it’s so heartfelt but when he does sudden movements with the words I just lose it ❤️👏🏽👏🏽

[@mrdee6076]

FACTS! He stayed consistently in character. The movements were very important for this performance.

[@angeliquebrown7977]

yes! I have bawled my eyes out every time. He did an amazing job!!

[@ANGELSLVME]

I REMEMBER THE LITTLE AFRO WOMEN in the junkyard as background singers🎉🎉🎉

[@jessicalove2382]

Yes! I cry every time!

[@THEtomh]

I love this song with all my heart. It's a song about being ok with being you, which is something I can empathize with a lot. I think the hardest hitting lyric here is "what would I do if I could look inside me, and know how it feels to say I like what I see." That lyric hits HARD for me. Hell, I even took inspiration from it for a song from my own musical that I'm currently in the middle of writing! Seriously though, I adore this thing and Ne-yo did such an awesome job here.

[@evie769]

I cry every time I hear that part. I definitely agree with you.

[@pisto30]

I get really emotional every time I hear that part too (Ne-yo's gorgeous voice makes me doubly emotional) I agree 100%!

[@danablaqsmith474]

@Tom H, that’s the same part that hit hardest for me as well…it’s a very powerful piece & I wish I could sing bcuz I would sing this song to death 🥰

[@johnporter8248]

He was born to sing this. I don't think that anybody could do it better

[@kristintee6808]

This performance just randomly popped in my head in 2022 so I had to come watch. Neyo ate. His vocals were spot on.

[@RyanFranklinWilliams]

He was the definition of pitch-perfect vocally for this entire show, and somehow even more with this song. Also hello in 22 🤣🤣

[@yachiyd1842]

Beautiful. I'm hearing gospel and Donnie Hathaway in his voice.

[@joyajohnson2216]

Oh my god I definitely hear the Donny

[@sofiatrujillo7620]

WOW!!! His voice is incredible!

[@theidlerwheel1981]

We all felt what Elijah Kelley felt at 1:35-1:56. Neyo's riffs are pefection!!😭

[@metcalfethegod]

Right. You can tell they were amazed.

[@DanielTaotua]

2:24 that “whoa” cut me deep 😮‍💨😭

[@GalaxyStar-nn4vz]

I cried 😭

[@metcalfethegod]

Me too. 😢

[@melaninawakening9350]

This song really does makenthe Tin Man's story alot more sad

[@dwoods6130]

I get emotional every time I listen to this. 😢

[@rondellregan]

Be honest, youtube didn’t recommend this. You searched for this big dawg. Take a seat and relax, you amongst family here.

[@angelminaj617]

Mine was recommended

[@ANGELSLVME]

@@angelminaj617MINE WAS RECCOMMENED

[@USNMelDaria]

Heck Yeah!!

[@gravy2973]

True !

[@jacobmccain8794]

Neyo killed this role, but specifically this performance! The Wiz live and Grease live were absolutely amazing!

[@jacobmarley2417]

I absolutely love the original by nipsey but Neyo did it justice and made it his own. The song is simply incredible in musical composition , lyrics and emotional impact. I need a longer version in my life.

[@johnporter8248]

It just doesn't get old

[@bonbon1286]

This song is something special. Both nipsey Russell and neyo did amazing jobs on this

[@zoeiedurham8853]

Neyo bodied that. He’s such a great artist. ❤

[@joshnaround_9463]

Emphasis on BODIED🔥🔥🔥such a talented artist

[@kadrae5277]

SANG, NE-YO! Nipsey Russle and Charlie Smalls are smiling right now. Wow! AWESOME! Gave me goosebumps.

[@cameronconte889]

Ne-Yo putting me in the feels

[@johnporter8248]

I watched it a thousand times and each time it still move me

[@nitat4601]

Ne-yo sings this so soulfully, which makes it so touching ❤️🌹

[@generalholiefield]

This gotta be one of the greatest songs ever written

[@SaintRanson]

Look how he hits “oh TELL me what” at 2:01 - 2:04 .. POWER🔥🔥.. sannggg boyy

[@shanellmaniece6666]

Sanggggg❤❤❤❤

[@MikkiLove21]

This was such a great cast! I would love to see this cast actually do a limited-time Broadway revival because they were all so talented and amazing!

[@rewdjester3299]

Forget limited time. I would love this to be a Broadway staple like Rent.

[@YourMom-ob2wi]

It’s coming back in March let’s goooo

[@soulman1988]

I feel like this every day. I put on a show for others, but no one really knows what I would do if I could feel.

[@preciousfox4740]

Neyo's voice is always so beautifully clear

[@Nayops24]

1:35 ^ And if a tear came to my eyes, think of all the wounds they mend & just think of the time I could spend being vulnerable again🎤🎶

[@Caramelhime28]

Best part of the song

[@Nayops24]

@@Caramelhime28 Exactly👏🏼

[@metcalfethegod]

He bodied that part. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Lolalenice]

Had me in tears

[@drearoses1306]

beautiful...i was so happy the day i met Neyo, nearly 6 years ago...he was at 300 Atlanta (bowling alley)..i remember as if it were yesterday -- the hug and embrace he gave me was unforgettable..a true talent and genuine soul

[@michellebelle-villa1853]

Sing it Shaffer! Love this performance!

[@naturallymeplus3620]

I love Elijah when when neyo goes down the scale on flats 😭😭 I felt him..you can tell they admire the feeling neyo put into this song ❤️

[@metcalfethegod]

Exactly. Their minds were blown. 🤯✨

[@MarisaTurnerMusic]

Saaaaaaaaaaaggggg NE-YO!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Whew!!!

[@DraxDrummer]

Best song ever

[@akilah_akousa]

Neyo Ate This 🔥🔥🔥 I’m So Numb To Disappointment, I Wish I Could Feel Too 😩💯

[@carltoncotton1402]

Man he sung this song. We must learn to love ourselves and our own imperfections. This song epitomizes that.

[@meciamoon]

Nipsey Russell would be so proud 🥲

[@rewdjester3299]

I clicked on this wanting to hate it but you are right. This joint would leave even Nispey speechless.

[@LaPimpernelle]

This song hits in such a real way when you have unprocessed trauma and you've shut yourself off.

[@dannymorgan7252]

This rendition of the wiz was just SO GOOD

[@marcelparker3657]

In talkin NOISE!!!!!!,Im over 50 years old and Many imitationss of the' ORIGINAL " NEVER LIKE THIS" MAXIMUM RESPECT NE YO

[@marcelparker3657]

MAXIMUM RESPECT TOO THE ORIGINAL 'NIPSEY RUSSELL"

[@RobertHenderson-zy1cn]

When you are by far the MOST TALENTED person in the show!

[@mrdee6076]

I am one of THE BIGGEST fans of the movie The WIZ. And I would truly say NeYo killed this performance. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@johncarrier699]

The genius of neyo was really amazing in this you could see it in his performance of this

[@derickspencejr.6998]

Man I love this song. I wish I can sing a song like this to a girl one day. This is the type of wiz that I grew up on. I’ve been loving this for 3 years. Ne-yo nailed this song as the Tin Man.

[@Ronaldwillliam]

I am a die hard fan of the film version but Ne-Yo sings this song the best out of the original musical & film versions.

[@maniacman6013]

Singing live! No auto machines, voice box, or dubbed tracks. Pure talent and gift.

[@johnporter8248]

Mr. Russell would be proud of Ne-yo

[@harrisheezy79]

I love this song!! It speaks how I feel

[@spaynesmith3033]

He did his thang on this one. Great voice

[@Menelker]

I remember buying a Vinyl Copy of the original sound track to The Wiz at a garage sale back in the day and listening to the heck out of it. Glad to see new versions carrying on the emotion of that vinyl.

[@heatherduncan5101]

@Menelker Then you remember Nipsey Russell's beautiful rendition.

[@Menelker]

@@heatherduncan5101 Sure do, gonna have to save the Spotify Playlist for that sound track (and probably this new one too) since its been so long.

[@meciamoon]

Neyo, I still have the chills. Wow 👏🏾

[@Pootahman1028]

Queen Latifah is dope

[@roslynlivingstone6284]

Ne-yo poured his heart and soul into that song. That was an amazing performance from him.❤❤❤❤

[@isaiahwilliams7150]

I love this version along with The Muppets Wizard Of Oz.

[@cookingwithcomet]

This cover is massively underrated

[@MeccaWillowAli-cg7qv]

Be your own motivation . There's no time limitations .

[@kendallrhodes]

The Masked Singer brought me here. The BEST, NeYo is the MF man. Dude is waaay to talented for that show.

[@beastaish]

Obviously vocals are crazy here, but we gotta talk about how he is acting the hell out of this song. To emote like that vocally while also maintaining a relatively neutral look in his eyes (as the Tin Man should) is truly just beyond.

[@bloom6060]

私は日本人です。この歌にとても感動しました。歌声に魂を感じます。

[@mochacurves]

what did you say ? Sorry can't see the translation

[@bloom6060]

@@mochacurves Hello, I'm Japanese. I was deeply moved by this song. I love The Wizard of Oz.

[@BluEx22329]

The wiz is under rated

[@sparrow8534]

Wow, his voice is absolutely amazing! It's beautiful!

[@taylorbaylor-26]

I love the emotion this song carries. Plus his voice is beautiful!

[@bayouboy5278]

This dude has help me through so much , Even before the tin man but this performance hit different!

[@metcalfethegod]

This performance popped up on my home page and I'm grateful because Ne-Yo definitely understood the assignment!!!! He killed it. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@gford7561]

Great job Neyo

[@chloeknight3558]

Ne-yo! He's so awesome! His voice is beautiful! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@cliftonhorhn1888]

Went to the Wiz musical last night in Cleveland Ohio and it was excellent. The guy who played the Tin man did a very good job singing this but this is the best version of this song I’ve ever heard. Neyo deserves ever rosé available right now.

[@stevenreichertart]

Bravo to Ne-Yo for nailing this song with passion!

[@magnanimousraelynn]

What, what would I do If I could suddenly feel And know once again What I feel is real? I could cry I could smile I could lay back for a while Tell me what What would I do if I could feel? What would I do If I could look inside of me And know how it feels To say I like what I see? Then I'd be glad So glad to share All that I have inside of here And the songs My heart might bring You'd be more Than glad to sing And if a tear came to my eyes Think of all the wounds they mend And just to think of the time I could spend Just being vuln'rable again Oh, tell me what What would I do? Oh, tell me what What would I do? Tell me what What would I do If I could feel?

[@ajaruffin6108]

Love this song and Neyo can sho nuff sing, but it's something about the original that's soft and inspiring to me.

[@empireentertainmenttv9309]

Excellent rendition of the original..🙏🏾💪🏾

[@Marley2023]

1:35 - 1:56 gives me life😊 that's my favorite part.

[@JustMe-ni6cp]

This song applies to so many in this world today. It stirs up emotions and lets us remember its ok to be vulnerable and you can cry and let those feelings in . ❤

[@prodbydanteee]

Stevie wonder vibesss I love

[@taylorpolk4167]

I said the same thing

[@joer4367]

This was my first exposure to him and I was impressed.

[@GeorgeKing-d4b]

This is the most touching song of all time

[@BelovedMV]

How wonderful his voice is!!! Miss the theater so much.

[@LoudHouseCritic2018]

1:46 Really has me pouring my heart out

[@Ally_baby_2]

I love this song he sang omg 😳 love you Neyo

[@Cjohnson87]

I saw the Wiz live in New York on Broadway. Happened to be in the hotel that I stayed in. When I tell you actors from other Broadway shows in the area took the night off just to see the show. That was how great the performance was.

[@Pootahman1028]

Man...this was really good

[@rosemarievandiver2527]

YOU GO, NEYO

[@LolitaStClair]

Outstanding Performance from the entire Cast!😊

[@s_vlog1018]

Omg that was Ne-yo??? I didn’t realise 😳😳😳😳😳😳💗💗💗💗💗🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@aaronnoel9139]

I just noticed the same thing 😯

[@larkt6693]

NEYO.. voice is so other worldly ❤

[@SlamDunkRecordsTV]

This production is EPIC!!!

[@savrod4082]

Ne-Yo ate. Like straight up ate left no crumbs 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤩🤩

[@FireBirdPhoenixProductions]

underrated performances of the Wiz.