WHERE HAS SHE BEEN!| FIRST TIME HEARING Jennifer Holliday - And I'm Telling You REACTION

[@Yowza78]

And this, my children, is why you need to go see Broadway shows.

[@jonothandoeser]

Or at least buy the cast albums!

[@konineteen651]

I’m 63 and had the privilege of seeing Jennifer Holliday on Broadway…twice. This song ends the the first half of the show. When she hit her final note, the silence was profound. People were in shock and awe. Then the applause and standing ovation began and continued for ten minutes. The roar from the crowd actually shook the mezzanine. I have never been so overwhelmed and moved by a live performance. It was beyond incredible‼️

[@jonothandoeser]

Wow!

[@colortura]

Jennifer Holliday was only 21 years old when she starred in Dreamgirls. She won a Grammy & Tony award for her performance of this song. When Jennifer came to Los Angeles to star in Dreamgirls, I was an usher at the Schubert theatre. I got hear Jennifer sing every night for nearly a year. It was one of the best years of my life. The contemporary singers don't sing like this anymore. Such ashame.

[@DrunkComments]

I've never seen dream girls! Tonight!

[@agneskurzaj]

I am envious that you were in the presence of this goddess. There are no words. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@Lulu-ki6ds]

I can relate. Grew up in LA , very familiar with the Schubert !

[@DrunkComments]

@@Lulu-ki6ds mmmm how does the Schubert feel when you walk in? Do you taste history 😋 💓

[@empire7179]

Wow!!! To get to hear a "Songstress" like this every night for a year😲 I will be telling everybody that want to listen👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽✌🏽

[@karlxtrava]

Live… on stage… no auto-tune… no studio tricks… no retakes. Just pure talent.

[@Jcruzer70]

Oh, and not just her voice, but she brought the church, the steeple, the pews, the congregation, the organ, and the house!!!

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

and a few of those fans with MLK's face on them!!

[@jackiefloyd8003]

AMEN 🙏🏽 to that!

[@bammi4]

Amen and Hallelujah! I would happily throw my shoes on stage to applaud her performance and talent!

[@roro515_video]

I’m not even super religious, but I totally caught the spirit from her performance. Too bad the sound quality wasn’t better, because her singing was sensational.

[@aalflyguy1184]

Saw her live at Seattle Pride in ‘97. The rain stopped, the clouds parted and the sun’s rays illuminated her face. It was a spiritual experience!

[@davidchapman2213]

I know the word “underrated” has been used a lot to describe artists whose talent and career don’t seem to add up. There are quite a few who fit this category. In the case of Jennifer Holiday, the term “underrated” is, itself, an understatement. She had a fairly successful string of modest hits in the 80’s and 90’s and some club hits in the 00’s. I won’t discuss how the music industry’s prejudices affected her career but she did have some health issues. Gastric bypass surgery has helped her but she has been dealing with Multiple Sclerosis as well. Her live performances are stuff of legend. You could watch five different live performances of And I Am Telling You and each would give you chills. Songs: I Am Changing, I Am Love, Just For a While, No Frills Love, I’m On Your Side, A Dream with Your Name On It”. Just a little trivia… In the Foreigner hit “I Want To Know What Love Is”, Jennifer is the distinct choir voice in the song’s outro.

[@gregoryjolley8024]

Jennifer Holliday has the biggest voice in Broadway history.

[@cecilr7986]

We saw her do this song on Broadway and she delivered it just like this. It brought the audience out of their seats. Goosebumps!!!

[@MOS650]

Her studio version of the song ruled the R&B radio stations back in the day

[@blackblake3658]

Yes. This audio is sort of weak. Although her performance is great.

[@agneskurzaj]

Live version is unquestionably out of this galaxy. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@colibri1]

And the Top 40 stations.

[@gdoggatl]

Summer 1981❤❤

[@lizbryant8347]

Jennifer Holliday is proof that real (and by real I mean raw vocals, no effects) singers are athletes. They know that singing to the best of their ability is a full body experience, and they know how to use their whole body to bring it.

[@sharonlofton8645]

People thought Jennifer Hudson killed this song, but…..Jennifer Holliday had already murdered this. J HUD is great but J Holliday is the real goat on this one

[@agarrick3854]

Shook!! Jennifer Holiday murdered this. I know that's right!

[@RonaldKeith]

Amen!!!!!

[@jobill8487]

yes, yes, yes!

[@MetFan37]

Who hit #1 on the charts - the first one since the "Hair" cast album? Jennifer Holliday did, with this tune. There was simply NO denying her performance or her voice - The Tony Award performance was only slightly inferior to the way she sounded on stage EVERY NIGHT!!! No wonder she caught a #1 record, a Grammy, AND the Tony Award!

[@PowerDiva]

This is the definition of OWNING a song. It speaks volumes that as good as J HUD is and she did do well with this song.... still can't hold a candle to the original. Because Jennifer Holiday is just that good.

[@chiefd3290]

Jennifer Holliday's vocals is one for the ages! That voice comes once in a lifetime that no one can ever replicate.

[@peggykunkel9180]

A truly powerful performance by Jennifer Holliday. If she had only done this once in her life it would be spectacular but she did this every night for two years.

[@stevemarchant3670]

that is truly amazing

[@marygoodson4920]

OK guys, here's the story: The Broadway musical "Dreamgirls" was about the Motown group The Supremes. There were originally 4 girls in the group, and the one with the strongest voice was on the heavier side. She was forced out of the group because she didn't have the "Right Look," and Diana Ross became the group's lead singer. In the musical Jennifer Holliday's character is the heavier girl. She has been in a relationship with the group's manager but then she gets cut from the group and he drops her as well, which leads her to this showstopping number, "And I am telling you I'm not going." this made Jennifer Holliday a big star. Ironically, when the film of "Dreamgirls" was made she was passed over for this part, she was considered too old, and Jennifer Hudson played Effie and won an Academy Award for it. Jennifer Holliday lost a lot of weight and so did Jennifer Hudson after playing this part, respectively. Beyonce played the Diana Ross role in the movie, so you were right, Jay! If you want to hear THE BEST female singer of the 20th Century, it's time for you to do a deep dive into ELLA FITZGERALD!!!! Start with her live performance of "Summertime" or "Mack the Knife" in Berlin, or her recording of Summertime or ANY of her recordings with Louie Armstrong. THE BEST EVER!!!!!

[@jackiec859]

They did *start* as a 4 member group. Betty McGlown left the group to get married. *Florence Ballard* was forced out of the Supremes when there were only 3 of them - Mary, Flo and Diana. Flo was sexually assaulted as a teen which led to psychological problems, developed a drinking problem and sometimes she would show up to gigs intoxicated, gained weight...and Diana (who's name is actually 'Diane') was having a not so quiet affair with Berry Gordy (damn near all of us in Detroit knew about it), & wanted her out. And, yeah - *Ella Fitzgerald* is the best by far!! They need to deep dive into her body of work. *Thanks for all the info you've supplied!*

[@couchsurfing86]

@@jackiec859 This. Not the original comment.

[@washoe4827]

Louis Armstrong said: "My name is Louis (pronounced Lew-iss), not Louie!".

[@lawrencetoney9675]

Please listen to Jennifer Hudson singing the same song in Dream girls it's better than this

[@themajicman745]

@@lawrencetoney9675

[@reshaud81]

I never get tired of watching this. She was 22 years old and sangin the hell outta this banger!

[@callasladivina]

I must've checked this a thousand times. Jennifer was born on October 19, 1960, and the Tony's in 1982 were held on June 6th. So Jennifer was 21 when she delivered this performance!! 21 baby 🎉❤🎉❤

[@lottietucker3082]

Yes Beyonce was in the movie Dreamgirls. She played Dena, the Same part Sheryl Lee Ralph played in this musical. Jennifer Hudson played Effie, Jennifer Holidays part. I suggest you guys try Jennifer Holidays version of "I'm on your side". Powerful. Also side note: This is the song Will Smith sang to Uncle Phil on an Episode of Fresh Prince of Bel-air lol.

[@cleverlilvixen]

This reaction is exactly why I keep suggesting “Musical Mondays” as a theme day. Some of these songs and singers are 🔥🔥🔥

[@cullyford3689]

Such a Great Idea

[@serendipity191]

Yes!

[@kimcutts6153]

Great idea. 👍🎼

[@TheJewelslawson]

Yes!

[@pippavombr5856]

I'm with you on this all the way. 🤩

[@babiijean11]

Im saying, this was a 21 year old baby!!! Jennifer Holliday is a BEAST!!!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

FINALLY! Jennifer Holiday the original Effie from Broadway musical DreamGirls . Oh honeys hang on this is gonna knock you out!

[@taylorroyal146]

I have been requesting Jennifer Holiday for months. Finally!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

@@taylorroyal146 we all have!

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

@@taylorroyal146 Me too.. along with Deniece Williams.

[@blackkatt777]

​@@user-dz6fy6qv2l Too much. Too little. Too late. Duet with Johnny Mathis and Black Butterfly. I can't remember if they reacted to Silly, already.

[@Dangerdangerwillrobinson]

To those who asked Amber and Jay to react to Jennifer Holliday… thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! This is an absolute belter - literally. It hits me in the gut every single time I hear it. If you’re not moved by this powerhouse performance, you’re already dead!

[@EleanorofAquitaine42]

Their faces have me so tickled. That open-mouthed face they both made at the same time made me laugh.

[@zacharyminton73]

I had the honor of standing on the same stage singing with Jennifer Holliday...several years ago. She is royalty.

[@stacyp2186]

Jennifer Holiday is the OG of this song. A live performance and sounds like this. You can just hear the audience cheering during this song at the Tony awards. Glad you listened

[@jkgannon1049]

Sheer & shining talent!

[@JackSinclairRN]

Seeing this live is ethereal. The whole theatre trembles. It’s like you’re about to be blown out of your seat.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

That woman can SING!! Amazing!

[@TJ-zs1fy]

Not sing. She can Sang!! 🙂

[@raymondohlsen5054]

@@TJ-zs1fy Agreed

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Thank you for the Heart, Jay and Amber!

[@schillyj]

And just remember...this is LIVE vocals...and she did this 8 times a week for the run of the show....

[@msbeaverhausen7226]

You really NEED to watch the movie. The entire cast is brilliant!!!!! Jennifer Hudson does a beautiful job in the role originated by Jennifer Holliday but, Miss Holliday is unparalleled!!

[@eclectrickery8077]

Yes this is certainly Ms Holliday's song... but you are right. Jennifer Hudson isn't terribly far behind. Her duets with Tom Jones as judges on "The Voice UK" are so fun. Fab voices working together. Then do Tom with John Farnham singing ACDC's "Long Way to the Top". Then John Farnham with Jimmy Barnes "When Something is Wrong With My Baby"... and down the rabbit hole you go!

[@aimeeparrott9204]

Definitely watch the movie. I'm actually offended when people say Jennifer Hudson was imitating Jennifer Holliday. She put her own spin on it. It's softer and sadder. It still builds like crazy, and she acted the ever-loving crap out of it, too. She earned that Oscar.

[@vivnoname]

Her voice just goes right to the heart. I just purchased it after watching it. Thank you so much for sharing it. She’s amongst the best soul voices I have ever heard. 😍

[@andrealee33]

Jennifer Holliday was in the musical Dream Girls on broadway. Jennifer Hudson was in the movie. Incredibly talented,the both of them

[@PamM-rb1dc]

Can you imagine she would sing that 8 times a week…astounding

[@One-n-only..BrooklynRed]

This clip is live from the Tony awards which she won. My father took me to see this for my 16th bday. Ready for this??? He Slept while she did this and the entire theater sobbed and gasped. Unlike any other performance I've ever seen. And I still cry every time she does this. Standing ovation from the best in Broadway that year. OMG all Hail Jennifer Holiday!! ~Red

[@DrunkComments]

😂 ❤.. your dad treated you to this, my dad treated me to Conway Twitty and George Jones. ❤dad's

[@nickimontie]

How could anyone sleep through this? 😅

[@Chaco1961]

I saw this on Broadway as a teenager with my mother. I remember this number closed Act 1 and the audience was completely blown away. JH just kept digging deeper and deeper. We all needed the full intermission to recover from it. A genuine showstopper.

[@One-n-only..BrooklynRed]

@nickimontie I was mortified and when the audience stood roaring and clapping he woke turned and told me your make up I'd everywhere what'd I miss? It was a $200 nap. Lol. China town afterwards was pretty good. I miss him.

[@nickimontie]

@@One-n-only..BrooklynRed expensive nap!

[@Winnib7479]

The Osmonds and Barry Manilow did Las Vegas residency's not Broadway. Jennifer Holiday was in the Dream Girls Broadway Play in the 80s. Jennifer Hudson sang this song in the Movie Dream Girls, which Beyonce also appeared in.

[@jellyrollnorton]

Jennifer reprised this song at the 2021 Tony Awards. Nearly 40 years later. And she blew the roof right off the place. Again.

[@wifeoftim]

I'm wanting to scream because this performance is 100% out of this world. This woman can sang!

[@chrisgrethlein6196]

Jennifer Holliday was a genuine showstopper, both figuratively and quite literally. My wife saw her do this on Broadway, and the show literally stopped after the number because the audience would not stop its thunderous applause. It was ten or fifteen minutes later before the show could resume. It was unforgettable. In the movie version, a different actress, Jennifer Hudson, played the role. She was pretty spectacular too!

[@ariannakhrystynakahnn9873]

I saw the show on Broadway back in the day. It’s always been one of my favorite shows and it was an amazing experience to witness, Jennifer Holliday, singing this song. Such a beautiful soul, and talented woman 💖 I saw the movie two with Jennifer Hudson and she also does a great job but I like Jennifer Holliday the best in this performance. There’s nothing like live theater.

[@tinahairston6383]

Where as SHE been??? Nope...WHERE HAVE Y'ALL BEEN??!!!! This is from the Broadway musical made into a movie, Dream Girls! Jennifer Hudson plays this role in the movie but Beyonce is in it as well as Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Anika Noni Rose, and Danny Glover. Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar, a SAG, a Critic's Choice and a few other awards for Best Supporting Actress as a result. Jennifer Holliday won a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for this song and a Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. The only thing I can think of that is recent for you to check out is her time as Miss Teddy on The Masked Singer.

[@vernonwashington3046]

Right , I know they live in Oklahoma but Damn

[@bonepicker1]

They weren't born when the original DreamGirls came out on Broadway. Their parents were probably teenagers back then as well. Unless you're from the hood so to speak, it's very easy to not know who Jennifer Holiday is.

[@LMmccallL57]

​​​​@@bonepicker1 I wasn't born during the time of a lot of Broadway hits, but I know about them and several of the popular songs and dance moves from them. "Sweet Charity" has some of my favorite dance scenes. "Hair" has music that I easily recognize. I'm black, didn't grow up in "the hood", but the majority of our neighborhood was of black people, with other races and ethnicities of lower middle class, and middle class income. My family members showed interest in many things in the art world, and passed it down to us. I was brought up on classical music, along with soul, pop, jazz, R&B, Disco, Rock, and more. Yes, we're all raised differently, but we're able to branch out and see things for ourselves as we get older. I was in middle school when "Dreamgirls" hit Broadway, and both black and white girls and teachers would sing it in school. All of my schools were mostly white students, but it wasn't uncommon for us all to explore different genres of music and other art. There are people who did grow up in "the hood" who followed Broadway and ended up on its biggest stage. 🙂

[@tinahairston6383]

@@bonepicker1 Dude they weren't born when MOST of the songs and movies they react to came out, lol. But I know people have been requesting Jennifer Holliday for months and months. Their parents are probably the same age as I am or really close and I know Jennifer Holliday. The difference is that my parents introduced me and my siblings to many genres of music, with my older siblings discovering even more genres through their friends which of course trickled down to me. Since they launched this channel, I've discovered MAYBE 2% of new music but I've be re-introduced to so much more that I'd forgotten I knew. MTV launched when I was 11 so that was a daily stream of new music/genre/artists... the good old days.

[@LMmccallL57]

@@tinahairston6383 👍🏽🙂

[@dolemite72]

Her version of Angela Bofills 'Im On Your Side.' Also, her on the Apollo!!! It was Fire

[@AndrewwarrenAndrew]

Pipes of pure Gold greased with Soul.

[@PowerDiva]

Jennifer Holiday won a Tony award for this role and this was a performance from the Tony's that year I believe. Not only did she kill this performance.... she did the whole show including this show-stopping number 8 times a week on Broadway. And she delivered this calibur of a performance each and every show. No one was going to win that year but her - and this is still one of the most-deserved wins in Broadway history.

[@dwainwilder7337]

Jay, you say where has she been during this channel’s life? Well I am one who has suggested her many times for female Friday. I am happy you finally got to her. In 1982, I was blessed to see this play live! What a magnificent experience! The movie with Beyonceé, Jenifer Hudson, Jamie Fox and Eddie Murphy was great as well, although the play was absolutely fantastic! Jenifer Hudson’s version of I am telling you was great as well, but Jenifer Holiday’s version was ,the best.

[@lorrainedarconte917]

I was lucky enough to see Jennifer on Broadway in "Dream Girls" many decades ago. She brought down the house!

[@Mr17051963]

I saw it on Broadway and I never forgot her performance. This was the end of the first act. A showstoper every night! 👏🏻👏🏻i👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@KideoTime]

I am another very lucky person to have seen her sing this on stage.

[@Mr17051963]

@@KideoTime🤩

[@douglasg.9271]

I absolutely love live musical theater.

[@enchantro]

Jennifer Holiday is a goddess, pure and simple. That woman has been touched by the gods!🥰🥹🥰 Miss Jennifer reaches into your soul and takes you to church!

[@MyraJean1951]

She gets EVERY last bit of emotion out of this song. Wow!!!

[@MrSteveLoucks]

You made my day! I know I’ve been recommending this tune since I first started following you, but I was beyond thrilled by your reactions! I love you both even more for letting us see how deeply the song affected you. It’s visceral, raw and immensely powerful. Thank you!

[@MrSteveLoucks]

PS There is absolutely nothing like seeing Jennifer Holliday sing this on stage. I have seen her perform And I’m Telling You 3 times, including twice performing as Effie in Dreamgirls. She is nothing short of jaw droppingly magnificent. And you can bet that each time she sings that last note, she stops the show as the audience gives her a thunderous standing ovation!

[@agarrick3854]

To this day listening to her sing brings me to tears.

[@terrellinc22]

"I am Love" is a great song by her too. Also, Melba Moore "Other Side of the Rainbow" will leave you speechless. Always, Regina Belle "Make it like it was"

[@lovefromnyc]

I love Melba Moore in Purlie. "I Got Love" is such a great a song!

[@lillybattle1570]

Yes Melba Moore another great vocalist.

[@jon5471]

No one, but NO one can sing this like Jennifer Holliday... She is a legend

[@ChrisC709]

Great legendary performance by Miss Holliday!

[@taylorroyal146]

The G.O.A.T.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Jennifer is in her own league. So glad you got to this one.

[@Enchantedpluto]

This song never fails to make me cry whether it’s the OG Jennifer Holiday version or the Jennifer Hudson version. Dreamgirls is my favorite movie of all time and you both NEED to check it out. You were are right. Beyoncé AND Jennifer Hudson are in the movie lol

[@paulpeacock1181]

And Eddie Murphy

[@dalskyguy]

Her voice moves your soul! Whatever she sings you will feel it! She’s amazing!

[@FloridaHiker619]

I saw her live in the 80s. Her voice was so powerful it moved everybody. She was so humble and stayed and talked to the audience for half an hour after the show. I love her performance of "Brige Over Troubled Water" with Paul Simon and Luther Vandros.

[@barbararyan4084]

Guys, I'm Irish (love the Lizzy shirt) and I was 15 when I bought my first ever single on vinyl and it was the amazing Jennifer Holliday singing this. I remember playing it to death because I could not believe my ears. How can someone have that range and hold notes like that. I've heard so many others sing that song over the years but nothing compares to her. Always wondered why with a voice like that she wasn't internationally big. Still get goosebumps when I hear her sing.. 😮

[@jamesperretta]

I saw this on opening night. Jennifer stole the show. A tour de force.

[@Kelly-just-kelly]

Nobody sings it like Jen Holliday, the original , the best.

[@danieldistrola2873]

An amazing song sung by an amazing singer. One of the all time great Broadway Show tunes EVER.

[@machpodfan]

Jennifer is a MAGNIFICENT singer, and because she is so powerful she really wasn't for the masses as a pop star. In the early days after Dreamgirls, she recorded some outstanding albums for Geffen records but they weren't marketed properly. Her weight at the time was said to have been a factor, but even after she lost the weight her career never really happened as it should have. One of the forces of nature in the singer's universe, never equaled❤❤❤❤

[@db-gb5xi]

Sheryl Lee Ralph was also a part of the original Broadway cast of Dream Girls.

[@billmarshall5040]

This will always be her song! No crumbs left! Sing Jennifer SING! ❤❤❤❤

[@FeelGoodNetwork]

NO ONE like Jennifer Holiday... She is BEYOND. 🥰

[@allmirth1583]

Jennifer Holiday IS a FORCE of NATURE!

[@marklinfleshman]

"His eye is on the sparrow" is an absolute must by her....will knock you to the ground its that amazing

[@SRGots]

The first time I heard her sing this song, I was 8 years old, it was this performance, and I was watching the Tonys with my mom. When I tell you I was bawling by the end of it, I am not exaggerating. In fact, I still tear up every time I hear it. Her performance is just so powerful. Yep, there I go.

[@icdogg2361]

Jennifer Holliday - I Am Love

[@blackBrainySmurf]

Listen to "I am changing" from Jennifer Holiday and go to anther level with her❤

[@rhondaatkins1776]

This song was so big I don't know the words to explain it.

[@jmsheehey3641]

My husband and I have seen a number of really wonderful musicals over the years, but Jennifer Holliday's performance was next level. I don't know if I can even describe the way that particular song hit. The whole audience was spellbound. It was such an emotional punch in the gut that by the end of it I personally felt like I couldn't catch my breath. I was completely drained, trembling, tears streaming down my face, while the audience went wild. It felt like the theatre was vibrating. I've never seen anything like it before or since.

[@loveofiber7564]

The most remarkable thing about her performance is that she delivered at the same lever for more than a year's worth of performances. The girl is phenomenal!

[@thepowersproject8659]

One of the greatest performances by anyone ever!!!!!

[@MPeckins1]

Can you imagine singing that song every show every day and twice on Saturday. It's unimaginable. Jay, Broadway has all types of musical genres across all types of shows. You would love them.

[@meredithchandler73]

Thanks for this comment. I was going to say something similar. Broadway isn't one genre of music, it's a form of presentation - a story presented with songs on stage. You can enjoy musicals and not enjoy every musical style, just like you can love movies and not love all movie genres. Loved this reaction! As an introduction to Broadway, it doesn't really get much better than this performance!

[@barbaramorant6673]

I was lucky to see the show on Broadway. She performed at that level for two shows a day . I was gobsmacked.

[@felseyjr71]

There so many tremendous Broadway performances you can watch.

[@theaterbear]

I've suggested Liz Callaway singing Meadowlark a couple times!

[@philipwalt]

I saw her do this on Broadway back in 1981 or 2: Ive seen 400 shows, and no single number compares to this-she blew the roof off the theater at every performance while breaking every heart.

[@brucearchie8354]

Mic drop ! Truly one of the best vocals ever! She did that! Girl you Rock!

[@Russ_Keith]

A once in a lifetime combination of song and singer that makes this HER performance for all time. Jennifer Hudson is an equally amazing singer but this song will always be bound to La Holliday. Since you enjoyed the power, range and commitment to the performance I think this is a valid place to suggest an artist I don't think you have covered - Jessie J and specifically in the show "The Singer". The Singer was a 13 week Chinese singing competition for already accomplished singers and in 2018 Jessie J was the first non-Asian competitor to be invited - and she won in a year full of excellent performances from excellent competitors such as Hua Chenyu, K.Z. Tandingen, Tengri and others. Jessie J displayed a new maturity and evolution in her already excellent singing and is right up your street. I would suggest her versions of Purple Rain or Killing Me Softly as a starting point but just her performances and those of the others in 2018 alone could give you a year of reactions. The production and musicianship of the backing band and vocalists is first class. This is also the competition that introduced the world to Dimash in the previous year.

[@pinkymuffy100]

Please give the musicians love, too! Jennifer Holliday is a national treasure from God Himself!

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

This is a very powerful 🎵 song by this phenomenal singer! Great reaction! 😎❤️

[@r.flores854]

Duet with Jennifer Holiday and Jennifer Hudson together is breathtaking!

[@trishkirkland1810]

She is amazing! Welcome to a new galaxy! So much more to come! I enjoy watching y’all see these amazing artists!

[@deborahscalise3215]

She is just fabulous. She won the Tony Award for this performance and in 1983 she won a Grammy Award for this song as her singles hit.

[@michaelchristian6945]

I'm on the edge of my seat for this reaction

[@ah4760]

Dream Girls was my very first Broadway show. During this song I’ll never forget the audience up in the balcony leaning over the rail, waving handkerchiefs yelling and cheering. Jennifer Holliday brought the house D O W N! ❤

[@fiestadisher]

I saw her in "Dreamgirls" in October 1983. She was even more impressive in person. Otherworldly. The ovation was the crazy thing I ever saw/heard, ever!

[@TarotMage]

The staging for this song was absolute genius. The audience goes wild at the end of the number, and as Effie is pushed into the background, Deena Jones and the Dreams come out singing (with a reworked version of the song) while the audience is still applauding, effectively 'stealing' Effie's ovation. Amazing, amazing stagework.

[@scottvanhille5688]

Whoa is right! She's an amazing singer, her emotions of what she felt while singing are real. Wonderful! She's fantastic.

[@deniseriley6622]

Jennifer is Fire 🔥 Great reaction ❤ . She is from Houston, Texas.

[@seanmchutchison4679]

Jennifer is the blueprint! She’s amazing 😍 great reaction

[@BreCarter-o3e]

Now yall gotta react to Jennifer Holiday and Jennifer Hudson sing this song together at the bet awards

[@CherylTracy-w7l]

This song is singing from the soul's of everyone who is in love. Thank you for reacting to this song. I love it when you all play songs from yesterday's.

[@richardmccarley281]

I watched this performance live on television when I was 19 years old and it started my love of Broadway musicals. Nothing better has ever been sung!

[@loisrogers9042]

I get chills and tears when I hear the original Jennifer sing this❤

[@Whitebrowpriest]

This is good that you two have finally gotten to Jennifer Holliday, and this most iconic song/performance. Needless to say your ears have now been thoroughly blessed. 😃

[@hollypinkley]

The best Effie!!! Jennifer Hudson was great BUT Jennifer is amazing & she literally ""Shook"" the Teather with the standing ovation she received!!!!!

[@trjbrew]

This song is legend! One of the original Dream Girls! When you get a chance check out the studio version also. Huge hit back in the day.

[@brucekislow1690]

This performance never fails to bring me to tears. The night this show opened, when this song was performed was a historic night on the Broadway stage. I have been fortunate enough to have seen Ms. Holliday perform in Dreamgirls on the national tour. The company didn't feature Jennifer in the cast but on the night we saw it, they announced that the part of Effie would be played by Jennifer Holliday. The audience erupted! I also saw her in a small concert event.

[@daynagillham7393]

OMG?!! SHE is amazing!!!

[@vincentguccione1474]

I was extremely fortunate to see her on Broadway in Dreamgirls in 1981...unbelievable experience!

[@xadam2dudex]

If you were in the audience of this play when she sang this song your body would get chills and you'd almost want to jump out of your seat .. the applause at the end was electric