Who Sang The ''I'm Here'' Climax The Best?

[@frankwhyte718]

Fantasia birthed this song, put it through college and buried it! I absolutely love her version.

[@theashleylouise]

😂

[@rowena6249]

😂😂😂

[@Bettyboop08]

😂❤

[@lucillegreen6097]

Frankwhyte718...I'm officially stealing your saying....now that's saying it all!!😢

[@SkylarU9140]

LaChanze birthed this song, but Fantasia raised it*

[@AllGreyEverything]

When Cynthia sings it, its a perfectly-executed showstopper. When Fantasia sings it, it's a testimony communicated through song.

[@simplycarlajane8798]

Great description!!!!

[@patriciahinton6044]

Well said

[@allibest888]

Amen definitely a testimony fantasia

[@RedLifeCreative]

That!!!

[@feliciaevans7286]

Well said

[@paulettestanley8822]

Fantasia has had the hurts in her own life to give life to Celie. She was singing from her soul. It's a huge difference

[@MsBinns8260]

Yes!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@michelleisaac5439]

They were all amazing, but I'm 💯 Fantasia fan.

[@jennaejones5285]

Exactly 💯

[@NoFilterWKingLex]

Cynthia sounds amazing and her technique is unmatched but that damn Fantasia has something that can’t be taught or bought. #Fantasia

[@PeaceMakerny1]

Yesssss!

[@jendayiKa]

Well said!!!!

[@Rosannasfriend]

I thought Cynthia had the emotions as well.

[@denisethomas9487]

Fantasia

[@tywilliams3891]

So true

[@jasonjohnson3589]

Fantasia sang the paint of the walls. Her playing Celie is almost biographical. She was testifying!

[@beenhim9229]

Her performance in the upcoming version is going to be beautiful

[@ArtTheSinger]

He life was nothing like Celie’s. Did you read the book or see the movie?

[@ComradeHB]

​@@ArtTheSinger I'm pretty sure they're referring to her life before AI

[@pdoe4966]

What? Biographical? No sir!! Try again

[@allechacarter9331]

⁠@@ArtTheSingerwell Fantasia was abused & was bullied & had her child young.. different times but same Scenario almost. She even said it herself in many recent interviews

[@theziggy6974]

the difference between Fantasia's version and the other (SUPER talented!) women is that when Fantasia sings it's like her soul is crying out to be heard. I have always felt this since her first performance on American Idol. It's just amazing.

[@jasminesmith9074]

Yessssss

[@RachelSantiago816]

Because it comes from a place... she REALLY lived hardship and you can perceive that in her performance.

[@MrChen-Lee]

Fully Agreed 🎉

[@aprilburge2492]

Fantasia all day

[@LatriceB-p3p]

Yes the chills she's brings to your body when she sings. ❤

[@JuneGems65]

All these ladies are talented as hell, but Fantasia kills this song. She makes you feel it, and her soul cries, which gives you goosebumps.

[@blenaris1]

I have to agree with you. ❤

[@rockiemarzan9821]

After seeing this compilation, I've realized this song isn't just for everybody. You may have a wide range, the technique, but this song requires so much more. I'll always be moved by Cynthia and Fantasia's renditions, hands down.

[@celiadepaula877]

Jennifer Hudson e a melhor

[@otownchicky]

You got to give it Bre Jackson for her rendition too. For that song, the listener should FEEL the message, and Fantasia did that for me. I had goosebumps.

[@naturallybroadway4897]

agreed this is a hard song and tashia and cynthia most of all cynthia approached the song from a strong technique and character stand point

[@wonderdaniels7649]

@@otownchicky it's nice until I heard Cynthia. Now it belongs to her! And Mona Lisa by jasmine sullivan

[@shawnpreston1639]

Exactly. I couldn’t agree more. And I think it’s because those two played the character and connected to her more. The character is based on a dark skinned, Black southern American woman who is told throughout her life that she isn’t beautiful. Fantasia’s voice showcases the soul and struggle that’s very authentic and touching, while Cynthia’s version is stirring and soars with crisp technique and emotional texture.

[@mattkanemusic7529]

Cynthia’s ‘Sing out’ is one of the best vocal moments I’ve experienced…

[@LiLiHoJo]

Yes I agree

[@vocalbooth8585]

Absolutely NAILS it.

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

Cynthia is probably the most technically beautiful singing of this song. But Fantasia? God's heaven, that is some RAW performance. I can't watch Tasia's performance without crying. It hits right in your soul. Omg she's incredible.

[@chenemc8953]

🎯

[@mrose6118]

Yes, indeed 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@mdgamble]

Jennifer? The best technical.? She struggled through the whole performance because she started to high.

[@soleihaennals9855]

Yesssss..and she wasn't dressed and glamorized all up...like you said RAW..so fantasia for me too

[@hope4me847]

@@mdgamble I feel the same way. She's having trouble manipulating her break. She sings the highs well and the lows well. It's just the going between them that could have been better manipulated in a lower key with clearer distinctions on when to use chest and head voice. Still a great performance, but just because she squawls doesn't mean there aren't problems.

[@dmp7252]

Hard to compare. Cynthia Erivo technically delivers all the bells and whistles. Yet, Fantasia’s performance is what floors me. And it’s about more than just confidence. They both had tons of confidence. But Fantasia sings with the conviction of a Rosa Parks demanding-a-decent-spot-on-the-bus conviction. You feel me? Fantasia sings in protest! That type of conviction that says: you’re not going to deny me this opportunity; I dare you. So conveying THAT through song is a gift.

[@TeamTasia418]

ur comment is spot on

[@sfardanali]

Period!

[@deeblackmon8623]

I totally agree!!!

[@v.a.l.5165]

Fantasia takes one into a different realm. She gives of herself on stage in a manner that is out of this world.

[@erieb720]

You are absolutely correct.

[@lindamorose5468]

Bre Jackson is not getting enough credit in these comments her rendition was truly phenomenal. She was brave and really went there.

[@thetruthparlor]

I agree

[@cynthiaoakes2387]

ABSOLUTE!

[@Yalebulldog99]

Yes!!!! Amazing!!!! I’ve never heard her before. Talent!

[@seschahunt2087]

I 100% Agree!!! Bre Jackson definitely brought it with so much power❣️❤️❤️❤️

[@chitchensfan5029]

I agree 1000 percent

[@queenmom9564]

I think fantasia just sings with so much heart and feeling, it makes you almost want to cry

[@reginaldwilliamson1830]

I did cry

[@otisharris7380]

The way Fantasia sings it, you will cry if you're human.

[@reneejames4855]

Fantasia and Jennifer sang this song from life experiences and believing they are HERE in spite of ❤❤❤❤

[@sweetladymr.s889]

It made me cry 😭 she did that. I felt every word!

[@helenac72]

It doesn't matter how many times I hear Fantasia's version, I cry every single time at the authenticity of the emotions that come through

[@WillRucker]

I’d never heard Bre Jackson before… but she DID THAT 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Frabjous_Jai]

Agreed ☺️

[@nupeygirl09]

I was reading your comment thinking thr same exact thing.

[@Shadylo7]

Sure did

[@doclittlejohn3261]

Right

[@tonishap3]

I sing as Well and She Did I caught chills

[@THATGUYYOULIKE]

Fantasia. You can FEEL the literal pain and triumph in her vocals. Pure beauty.

[@rblackman2]

There is a difference in being in character singing a song and performing a vocal rendition of the same song. Each songstress did a beautiful job in their own context and circumstances. JHud's performance was orchestrated, Tasia's performance was while in character during the production, the remainder of the ladies were freestyling their own musical interpretations/ renditions. These should not be compared, only appreciated.

[@chineloblessed4628]

Couldn’t put it better Queen🔥🔥

[@beetsdella]

Should watch Fantasia's performance of this song at the Tony Awards! I was moved to tears just as she was while singing it! She sings with such conviction. Absolutely beautiful.

[@nekeishalindsey6969]

This is exactly what I was thinking when I watched it…

[@timothypatterson4646]

Thank You Queen Regina 👏👑👏Very Well Stated!! This Is The Best Comment For This Video!! 👏👑👏

[@rashanacraig7657]

Yes! I 💯 agree👍🏾

[@2RiverPower]

JHud & Erivo versions are technically perfect, love love LaChanze BUT Fantasia's is a testimony- got so much character history and heart. Can't help tear up.

[@jasonkimble2363]

Jennifer's sounded shouty like usual for me and sounded strained a few times. Idk man I love her but her voice so hit or miss for me.

[@royalgreenlantern]

Jhub was the worst one. The tone was not matching the melody and she was all over the place. Fantasia did it perfect

[@jehustrachan6015]

@@jasonkimble2363 That’s because they try to hard. I hope they notice all of them sing this one after Fantasia but 7 years later who’s the person they went to Star in the movie? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@JaniaSanders]

Fantasias version in the new The Color Purple trailer is sooo amazing !

[@erickanew]

Hudson is shouting. Cynthia is one of the best. Fantasia won for the best for this particular song

[@SuzetteBlakely]

And the Academy Award goes to Fantasia! She bears her soul when she sings. You deserve it baby! Go Tasia! 😍❤️👐🏼🙌🏼🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@godslove7928]

Agreed

[@PhillyFox5]

I said the same thing

[@LisaFosterWilson]

She isn’t a nominee

[@SuzetteBlakely]

@@LisaFosterWilson I know but wishful thinking. Fantasia gave an amazing performance. 😔🤩🥰

[@denisequinn1712]

Fantasia made you feel the heart of a woman who had been kicked by life and who had just had an epiphany

[@TeamTasia418]

facts

[@OctoberLibra1]

Yassssss, exactly.

[@marloettien3685]

Nicely said.

[@thekingwilsonshow2414]

Cynthia sang all of them under the stage tho

[@shenellrichardson4936]

Me too!

[@dawnishadavison9493]

Fantasia made me feel it. She had the voice that fit for the part. Cynthia Erivo is excellent, precise,and also sings with conviction, I absolutely lover her voice, but for me this goes to Fantasia.

[@kelikel2]

100%

[@shannonrahming]

Fantasia’s singing always turns into a testimony!! You FEEL her words!!

[@caseygreyson4178]

I think they picked the wrong clip of Cynthia, and should’ve gone with her actual performance from the show. That one gives Fantasia a run for her money in terms of acting

[@joycecunningham8785]

Fantasia, has that southern accent, where you feel Celie's pain, also her strengthen too.

[@laylakelena9755]

@@caseygreyson4178 that exactly what I was thinking Cynthia was stunning in this clip but her actual performance she’s in character and it’s just something special

[@patriciajohnson6434]

Number 1 all day everyday in all singing assignments FANTASIA! She knocked it out of the park; Cynthia is a close second.

[@Roshon1114]

agreed

[@charminglyhandsome3508]

This is such a (powerful) 😢song and each of them did wonderfully, but in order it would Fantasia, Cynthia, Morissette, J. Hud, Bre and then LaChanze.

[@RobyyJUsmile]

fantasia owns this song like no other. so proud of her securing the role in the movie version, and so thrilled that we all get to see it. the storytelling she imbues the song with is just breathtaking.

[@bumptv2028]

What's the name of the movie?

[@RobyyJUsmile]

@@bumptv2028 i mean i think it will just be called the color puple ???

[@tarajoseph2369]

0pp00

[@marcellaramirez5688]

they are remaking it??

[@RobyyJUsmile]

@@marcellaramirez5688 they’re adapting the musical version as a film yes :-)

[@sfardanali]

No person alive can sing this and make me feel what I feel when Fantasia sings this! She is anointed! Period.

[@gusgalanis7888]

Fantasia and Jennifer give it the spiritual quality it deserves.

[@vidaholmes]

Jennifer old voice sound to old and loud

[@bphines88]

Jen can't sing off key and too loud she doesn't know how to use the microphone at all.

[@mysterylady283]

Cynthia can saaannggg, BUT that damn Fantasia makes me feel like I'd speak in tongues. I get goosebumps listening to Fantasia...CRAZY how anointed she is

[@godseliteforever]

😂😂😂😂😂 say speak in tongues I do get it lol

[@yvonnelamar7261]

Absolutely correct. Fantasia can really sing and with conviction. All praises to this young lady.

[@vondunn]

😂😂😂😂ME TOO 😅SOMETHING WENT THROUGH MY BODY, my head started jerking, thought I was gonna speak in tongues.😊

[@annabrown5712]

😂

[@Roshon1114]

totally agreed….

[@kirastoutamire2483]

Fantasia's version will always be my fav. I witnessed it live and it was just AMAZING!

[@leeleemee]

I did too. I feel so grateful for having that experience up front and close watching the orchestra perform in the pit as well. It was perfection.

[@charlenehawkins5889]

Same here and it was so amazing. This was the first time I heard this song when Fantasia sung it. I seen her live in Chicago.

[@SCUUBDO]

Me too!!

[@lashannarichardson6127]

Ugh, I wish I could have seen her perform it live. My one wish is that she sings it that exact same way in the upcoming movie.

[@angelaredman6330]

I saw Cynthia live...I think that's why I gravitate to her.... But Fantasia always adds a spirit that can't be matched

[@dusroots]

Fantasia and Cynthia. But Fantasia has something so special that truly ties her to the role and song. She cant help but get emotional when she sings it therefore having us crying with her.

[@BobbyTurner-xn4if]

Fantasia, sang this song from her spiritual soul. You can feel her pain singing this song.

[@Bfoots1952]

Fantasia, hands down. Her heart ❤️ and soul went into her performance.👏👏👏

[@ladymilan9311]

I agree! Fantasia sings from her heart and soul! It's why she stands out from the all the rest.

[@dietwater2155]

Hands down the best actress.

[@mikiscorner1248]

Fantasia just has that extra something that allows her to shine! God has truly blessed & anointed her voice! Her conviction is unmatched! Cynthia’s rendition was beautiful too!

[@khalilkennedy8960]

You have to hear Cynthia sing it to Terrel on his show omg A cappella. You will get goosebumps

[@jeannedowell8127]

Fantasia in my opinion sangggg it with more emotion and feeling than anyone!

[@jctell1014]

That emotion comes from connecting to the words. Fantasia knows that feeling personally, so it comes out. You can't teach that.

[@kaylareid717]

Simply put go through something hard. And listen to Fantasia she speaks to your core. Tears tears tears😊

[@USNMelDaria]

Fantasia always makes me cry or have goosebumps. She definitely has an anointing !!! Cynthia is great too but its just something about Tasia!!! 🥰

[@QueenDiva]

Bre Jackson did a fantastic job singing this song! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@veronicaja9085]

I agree. Voice outstanding

[@dropdeadpretti1]

I liked the 1st half

[@dustymax56]

Cynthia is great, a beautiful tone with amazing clarity and control of her voice. Perfect for a Broadway feature. BUT Fantasia made you believe she was an older woman whose taken all the blows life threw at her and is Still Here. Cynthia sounds best on cast recording CD but it’s missing what Fantasia’s has, Heart.

[@mondayschild1956]

Amen!!!

[@sfardanali]

Yes!

[@br00ke58]

I think i might be the only one in this comment section who thinks cynthia has plenty of emotion in hers- i feel like just because it’s so technically perfect doesn’t mean it’s lacking in emotion

[@memefaison6007]

I agree. Fantasia is the only one who gave me chills. Singing pretty does not equal singing soulfully. One example, Diana Ross missing you versus Aretha Franklin say a little prayer for you or natural woman

[@thesimonebells]

Moved to tears by “taken all the blows life threw and still here.”

[@Ms.Robinson__]

All of the ladies can sing. However, Fantasia brings a testimony and a spiritual anointing to her delivery that can't be copied.

[@mstoy4xt121]

Fantasia's the only one gave me chills. Cynthia has amazing technique. But, Fantasia...I felt that!

[@starziggi]

Fantasia tops it, her rendition is not only vocally beautiful but she’s anointed & emotionally connected to the song which in her version that’s something the rest lack. 👌🏽👏🏽

[@CaramelLibrarian]

Cynthia’s voice is unmatched and I was fortunate enough to see her on Broadway! 😃

[@rachelwayne4885]

Same

[@ComfortUmoh]

Yeah, Cynthia's Broadway version popularised this song more than anyone else's.

[@andreharristv]

Cynthia brings a crispness to the song that makes you say wow. Fantasia makes you feel the pain behind the song.

[@roberth5708]

RIGHT ,PEOPLE FORGET IT PLAY AND THE AUDIENCE MUST FEEL IT LIVE..

[@1113MACK]

The reason you feel the emotion from Fantasia is because she has experienced the message behind the song. She connects with it. She isn’t trying to simply sing the song, she’s telling the audience this song represents a chapter in her life. Hats off to all the ladies, but fantasia embodied the song.

[@LNR82]

Shout out to whoever wrote this song! #Powerful words and affirmations. #Self-esteem booster for sure❤️

[@CennyRay]

Those Damn People IN THE CROWD Don't Deserve Bre Jackson!!!! I would've been JUMPINGGG

[@j.scottofficial]

OKAY I HAVE CHILLS RN !!!

[@VSGJon]

She SANG it! Just found her but her voice is impeccable!

[@johnjulio9437]

I like to say they were speechless 😌

[@rae2737]

Ikr. I would of thrown my shoe on the ground like JHud does on The Voice.

[@retroreceptionist7571]

And how gorgeous is she!?!? Holy moly she is beautiful

[@galiljohn4598]

only Cynthia Erivo could hit that "sing" part with so much clarity and ease. She's the best one for me hands down, Fantasia is close second.

[@medousaboy84]

Omg yes have to agree

[@cimar14]

She is NOT the best. Only for her nomination she is the best for some idiots.

[@galiljohn4598]

@@cimar14 well i think your definition of "best" is as low as your IQ.

[@jadenmorales4487]

I fully agree

[@edwardsampson2446]

It's Fantasia and then Cynthia for me. Fantasia is able to sing full out with control. Then she added a lil Flava to hers.

[@jacquelyncarter161]

Fantasia lived that song all her life. It came from the depths of her soul. I can feel the presence of healing in every word. This is a testimony. Freedom

[@biancastorm6570]

Fantasia for me! Hands down. She embodied each lyric to it's fullest and made you feel the story. There is no questions that Cynthia Erivo delivered an amazing flawless "technical" rendition. Performing is more than just hitting every note and intonation, it's about emoting and bringing the lyric and story to life. Fantasia did just that! All are talented and my point is proven with LaChanze winning the Tony for her performance. They all bring something special.

[@Rosannasfriend]

That’s not fair to imply that Cynthia only was good on a technical level. She delivered the emotional goods too.

[@ko5330]

if you go look for cynthia’s version when she was actually on stage for the show, you can see how she really delivers emotionally as well! love both these ladies so much

[@cameron4067]

Cynthia Erivo also won a Tony for her role as Celie in the 2015 revival.

[@brandonstokes392]

I'm sorry, but they all KILLEDT IT PERIODT!! They all put their own personal stamps on this beautifully!! The choices of belts, growls, whistle tones, falsetto, chest voice, head voice, mixed; I could just go on and on about how much I love them all!! If I just had to choose a winner, it would be THIS SONG, "I'm Here"!! I seriously could just listen to an entire album of different versions of this song!! Kudos to all these brown-skinned beauties with golden voices!!

[@mssarahrenee]

Cynthia rendition, I was blown away. Fantasia rendition I cried. Fantasia moved me more, I felt that. Cynthia's I would have been thoroughly satisfied seeing her in a concert.

[@nicim3730]

Fantasia my goodness. I am in here boo hoo crying. The emotion of this song was on full display. Ladies and gentleman that is the definition of emotive singing. She made me want to start rolling around in the floor sobbing and weeping for what she had to overcome. Great day!

[@chenemc8953]

🎯

[@hildaackah8678]

Cynthia’s “Sing Out” was damn clean. Her “I’m Here” is squeaky clean! Fantasia’s own had emotion, hands down🙌🏽

[@kirstensray]

I love me some Fantasia, but on this song, Cynthia is my favorite, that Stephen Colbert performance was incredible! Fantasia puts her whole being in the stuff that she sings and I love that. Seeing her sing it on stage in the moment with the audience reactions was captivating!

[@realtyinsidertv5845]

Yes! Cynthia hits those notes and reaches octaves that are difficult and her performances are equally touching… she makes the hairs on my neck stand at attention when she sings…

[@latashagantt9716]

Fantasia hands down for me. She sang it just as the character would have felt it & sang it. She helped you feel exactly what the song writer wanted you to feel during the play/song. 💜💜💜💜

[@jadesmith7983]

Yess, she definitely has a gift of expression through music.

[@obibraxton2232]

Exactly ! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@victoriamurrain1447]

Fantasia is a old soul, always has been always will be, she always gets an assignment and nails it. Ms Cynthia has crazy control and so technical. They are my favs

[@blessedandfavored9242]

Yesss to your Cynthia comment

[@shawnburgess9870]

Cynthia is the best trained and you can see that! fantasia us almost like a damn possession of the damn actual character

[@ayoq9956]

Fantasia's CONVICTION when she sings this song is just on a whole other level. I believe one of the reasons Fantasia was born was to deliver the message of this song to the masses

[@seanjackson6300]

For sure! Everyone else sings it ok to great but the focus is only on singing it well and doing extra notes-Fantasia is going to naturally sing the mess out of it. Tasia’s gritty voice with range is going to give her even more edge but she becomes the song and not just singing it!

[@vginn]

Fantasia won this one. Her vocal mastery was impeccable. Jennifer Hudson came in a close second

[@thandisilec835]

Fantasia makes you feel this song from deepest pits of your soul...I feel her pain& I believe it, it’s not acting. Cynthia is technical and clean, might be too clean that it lacks soul and the grittiness of the context of the song. Hudson always kills this on high notes, not sure how she does that...so it’s Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson & Cynthia in that order for me. Fantasia is simply sublime on this song, literally she kills it

[@kev121]

I agree 100%!

[@joycecunningham8785]

You feel Cellie's pain and victory

[@mannyrud9208]

Jennifer Hudson was a little bit aggressive and put the song

[@br00ke58]

I’m sorry but I hated hudson’s rendition

[@Rosannasfriend]

Cynthia is not that clean. She adds lots of growl and grits in parts of the song.

[@shondellroberts9976]

Cynthia was superrr sick in this performance, she had a fever and all, her rendition of this song at the live play is unmatched. These ladies are all on different levels by themselves. ❤❤❤❤

[@Bettyboop08]

Damn really? So that means she wasnt even fully going. Literally the only other person that is close to fantasias. Literally amazing!

[@sexychocolate10049]

That was jennifer she was the one that was sick

[@frederickngwenya5231]

Fantasia is simply annointed. It is just a God given gift - jealous down Lots of love from South Africa

[@kholomokolo]

The jealous down told me all I needed to know about where you're from 😂

[@JeanineMathisStith]

Anointed? Gifted and anointed are 2 different things. Anointing brings healing and restoration through the presence of God. Gifting is talent to complete a task well. Gifting is given by God but, anointing invokes God's presence.

[@GarotoCacheado]

Fantasia, Cynthia and Jennifer Hudson

[@deborahparker9787]

I Agree

[@flaviocosta9829]

So Fantasia sings by nose

[@imawarawara]

@@flaviocosta9829 that’s really just how her voice sounds

[@arethaarline9611]

Jennifer Hudson was excellent. However, I have to go with Fantasia on this as she was in character. I could feel the power of her words as she sang. I feel there’s nothing more moving than an artist singing while in character. That’s what makes musicals so great. It was Ms Ceily’s breakthrough moment in the play. I saw a clip of Fantasia singing this same song at some event , while she was really good it didn’t have the same affect on me. All of the singers were good.

[@frederickngwenya5231]

@@arethaarline9611 True, Fantasia is simply annointed and her singing touches the soul not just the mind Lots of love from South Africa

[@sandrarice4197]

Fantasia and J Hud killed this song!!! They were both beasts!!! These are words of affirmation. Love them.❤❤❤

[@jennaejones5285]

I love Jennifer Hudson, but this wasn't her song. Fantasia killed it and made me a believer. Fantasia went for the gold and won it hands down. Fantasia has that we going to make it thur because I'm going to stand with you, and if we fall, we just going to get back up until we make it. Now, I finally see why she won American 🏆 Idol.

[@BronzeVenus]

I saw LaChanze, Fantasia and Cynthia on Broadway. LaChanze and Cynthia are fantastic singers and they are stronger actresses than Fantasia. They sang "I'm Here" wonderfully. But Fantasia pulled that song from her gut and LIVED it. There is no question that she had the most affecting performance of "I'm Here." When she finished, the half of the audience that wasn't doubled-over in tears were on their feet hollering.

[@iago07]

It’s true. I saw Fantasia. It was my first ever Bway show. Everyone was crying and shouting. It was so emotionally resonate. Loved seeing so many black folk of all ages. I wish I could have seen Cynthia.

[@ajayiimmanuel6918]

I believe Fantasia is just as strong an actress...

[@lindaburrell9141]

I just love Fantasia, she gives me goosebumps when she sings. She just puts her all in whatever she's singing.

[@geninaetlen9310]

Fantasia!!!! Hands down!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@michelleoladitan3522]

I've listened to ask these and the different stage versions and hands down fantasia threw her whole soul into her performances. No matter what context fantasia shines on a different level

[@jeannieharper3936]

All of these ladies were magnificent.. beautiful black queens. Fantasia is in a master class all by herself.

[@torrancewilliams4961]

First and foremost ALL the ladies can sing. For me it comes down to who made you believe what they were singing. Fantasia is that total package for me. She has a way of telling you a story when she sings and you believe her! Truly Believe what Fantasia sings.

[@lisafields1332]

It's Cynthia all the way for me. When I heard her sing this song I became a fan.

[@Peace2U2212]

I agree all of them can sing, but Fantasia made you feel every word she was singing with conviction and passion. Cynthia is a great singer. Her version was more for a concert. Job well done ladies.

[@Yesterday803]

Fantasia, she hit it just like it supposed to be. She has your bones quivering.

[@deborahtrotman6672]

FANTASIA all day, everyday!!! You can hear all of Celie’s pain and healing from this song. It is coming from her soul.

[@sheilamaith6149]

That freakin Fantasia, brought me to tears. Yasss gurl... ❤❤❤❤

[@Unbought]

Tasia was able to capture the true essence of the song. Being a Southerner and the role being that of a southern woman gives her an edge. She sang just how we would have expected to hear the song.

[@debralewis-brown2763]

This is Fantasia song, dusted and done! Well done to all the talented singers they all did a great job👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MicababyGreen]

Fantasia makes you cry when she sings this song . Lord that girl pluck every emotion where you resonate with the character. No one can sing it like her hands down. Fan God gave you a heck of a gift.

[@rlallkissoon426]

Musical Theatre is hard. We have to look at vocals but also look at acting as well. Obviously Cynthia has the pipes and her voice is gold. But Fantasia brings something so vital to the role; other than her voice. This song is supposed to be raw, raspy and just a woman's lament to life. I've been Fantasia and Cynthia and both are amazing. But I am def gonna go with Fantasia.

[@jaylynncraftroom4402]

Cynthnia and Fantasia #1

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

Absolutely true

[@makemoneyezsherylsheriff3054]

Totally agree with you.

[@faithnoles7235]

I agree 100%.

[@chichianyanwu35]

Same! Fantasia embodies the role the best

[@otisharris7380]

Fantasia's libs were moving, but it was her Heart that actually sanged this song from the depth of her Soul. A truly one of a kind performance. Kudos 👏.

[@candirogers2509]

Fantasia hands down for me! The voice and the emotions never a dry eye. But all of them sang that song frfr

[@nikkinikki5945]

All ladies are great! However Tasia has the ability to make you feel the emotion in a song 🎵 🎶. Its Fantasia for me🥰

[@FreshAir79]

Fantasia embodied that hell out of this song... she's the living proof of what it means and what it stands for... I'M HERE 💯💯💯

[@aaron_isb2494]

Cynthia... and she was sick that day

[@ibcrazysoufboi]

Exactly!!! I love her version

[@TSpeaks]

And she had ran a marathon that morning! (Which she said she was also sick running through). She is other worldly.

[@kimberleyward5068]

I felt Fantasia’s performance the most. Cynthia was amazing as always!

[@richellehartford98]

Cynthia is perfect to me, always❤. I get emotional. But fyi, this video doesn't show her live performance DURING the play like they did Fantasia. But Cynthia has performed this song everywhere, so i guess they just picked from one.

[@monicabeasley5459]

It would have been better for an apples to apples comparison. No matter what, she blew the competition away.

[@lolitsskelly]

@@monicabeasley5459yeah. She’s the best in my opinion.

[@madeinhisimage9277]

@@monicabeasley5459Yes Cynthia is the best

[@amaria164]

hers was moving to me as well

[@VD-USA21]

@@monicabeasley5459 - Totally agree with you. Clips of Cynthia During the performance- Powerful! Stunnning! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHzXd5mnntOgjdEfeature=shared

[@joliegarrett]

I was very fortunate to have seen Fantasia's Celie live on Broadway. She blew me away and I literally cried out a pair of contact lenses! She was amazing!

[@therapeutate1093]

The definitive rendition of this song is Fantasia’s performance for the Tony Awards. It was mind blowing, chilling, left the audience stunned and in awe. It was a bottom of the soul performance.

[@beenhim9229]

Absolutely stunning performance, the best version. Excited to her see her redemption in the musical movie

[@jbmusician2007]

I didn't like the Tony performance compared to hearing her sing in character. It was too over the top for me and her wearing that beautiful dress just didn't make it as authentic for me. It's like "I'm still here" but I'm wearing a dress that costs more money than Celie would have ever saw in her lifetime. It didn't hit me the same way. Can Fantasia sing? Absolutely! I just wasn't as big a fan of the arrangement at the Tony's

[@zhaunortega3047]

That performance gets me crying every single time i watch it

[@waynesanders1589]

I agree the the ladies should not be compared but only appreciated for the incredible work they each did!! Hallelujah!!

[@kimdavis1017]

Fantasia gave me goosebumps! The emotion and sheer realness was amazing. She’s on a different level.

[@renahasmith5429]

Fantasia pulled that song straight from the debts of her soul!!! When u go to that place to sing a song, that beats clean singing, every note perfect singing, and any other kind of sing that u bring!!! This one here goes to Fantasia!!! ✅💓💖💝

[@realtyinsidertv5845]

Cynthia!!! Some people had to drop the notes to perform it… Cynthia is a gift… her version is the one I fell in love with… my daughter sings her version for musical theatre auditions and her repertoire and it is difficult to touch those octaves…

[@susanbrown827]

Fantasia, hands down!!!! I'm crying and I have chills!!!!! ❤❤❤❤😢😢🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 and Cynthia Erivo, came in second to me. She sang it up tempo. All the ladies, sang beautifully! Thank you ladies. 👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@R3ddit_Nights]

fantasia had me. Jesus felt that

[@BronzeVenus]

That was an 'off' night for Fantasia. She WIPED US OUT with that song when I saw her. The others don't come close.

[@dmaster1000]

@@BronzeVenus Actually, I believe Cynthia did the best out of them all. Plus she's performed the song so many times and has sounded exactly if not better than the studio recorded version. Fantasia was great as well, but I don't think she did it like Cynthia imo.

[@joaniepotter]

Amen! Fantasia!

[@TeamTasia418]

@@dmaster1000 Fantasia was more natural and she has the anointing of GOD Cynthia just dont do it for me

[@dmaster1000]

@@TeamTasia418 You sound hilariously dumb. "Anointing of god?" Wow. Y'all just say anything to make y'all faves look good.

[@yeahbuddy5280]

This song requires a lot of SOUL. I would love to hear a Kelly Price version.

[@SweetUareDesi]

Omg omg omg ❤

[@ladymilan9311]

Morrisette Amon sings beautifully, but Fantasia sings from her entire soul! And makes you feel whatever song she sings. I have to go with Fantasia!

[@philipfreeman281]

Fantasia makes my Heart damn near burst! I love her rendition.❤️

[@RB-gt8bf]

This belongs to Fantasia all day and night. I saw her back in 2007 at Kennedy Center in Wash DC. It was just amazing. Everyone else steps back it's all her's. Saw Lachanze in the NY original version and she is my second choice. The others to me are just singing a song. Fantasia embodies the character and feel of the hardness of Celie's life.

[@dominquegarland5540]

Remember Fantasia had vocal cord tumors that would become inflamed when she hits that note during this time as well. She was in pain every night during her performances. So it's Fantasia for me but always! ❤️ 💙

[@sevengodsstark7966]

Fantasia. Goosebumps, I believed every word.

[@TanLouBro-7]

HANDS DOWN TEN TOES DOWN MY GIRL FANTASIA…. She makes me cry 😢 everything. She feels that thang 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😘😘😘😘

[@lizziie8]

Nobody can sing this song like Fantasia Barrino! I heard her sing this live in Atlanta and my heart stopped for a minute from the notes she was hitting to the power & passion with which she sang them! I know there has to be a clip that reflects that available somewhere on Al Gore's Internet!

[@dedel-o-bailey7254]

Cynthia is awesome and so Is Jennifer… I love them all, but Fantasia, touched me like the women I am now and the woman I was and to look back and see my strive now, is priceless for me “I AM HERE”.

[@jodelleferguson5710]

I know that is right. I am beautiful and I am here!

[@ciromusic.london1458]

Morissette Amon is a vocal beast 🙌🏻 👌🏻💯 What a control, resonance and stamina she has?!!

[@patriciahinton6044]

Who

[@mooblink4ever899]

She is the last one that I will pick in this battle, lol 😭😭😭

[@one4truth236]

Fantasia hands down. You believe it and feel it deeply. 💯

[@deborahmitchell5856]

All of them are incredible vocalist. But for me Fantasia, was able to convey the message of the story through that song. You felt everything this woman had endured throughout her life. She sung this song with conviction, passion, and most of all the anointing. Whoa, I still get chills every time I see her perform that song.

[@senorahemphill7414]

They all did great! But fantasia carried that anointing so powerful!☝🏽👍🏽

[@dylanharvey7900]

Cynthia. No competition

[@selfwork2008]

Fantasia's rendition of this song brings me to tears EVERY time I hear her sing this. Her conviction and spirit connection to the lyrics allows her to OWN it... Hands down; full stop, period!

[@cheryld.7356]

Fantasia makes me cry everytime I hear her sing I’m Here! It’s her song! She sings with an anointing! 🎶

[@twatkins9772]

in context of the play, Fantasia sang it the best. You can feel her emotions. Cynthia hits those notes with ease and clarity. Others sang song with beautiful strong voices - this cannot be an easy song to sing!