Jennifer Holliday / His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Live from "A Gospel Session" (1987).
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[@terrancemoore496]

A beautiful intepretation. Who is listening to this in 2024?

[@musicbox63]

Me, at 6/30/24 2:43am

[@vanlilly3873]

Me July 3

[@CraiginOhioUSA]

I have watched this at least once a month since 1988. The greatest singing that ever happened on the planet...ever.

[@caroljackson5051]

🙏🏿

[@mishygo]

08/30/24 11:26AM

[@grandexandi]

I'm a white, non-American atheist, but this right here emanates something strong enough to cross through the sea of distance and differences between us.

[@kimmfreeman8317]

Come. God sees you and loves you. Open arms. No condemnation. Just love. You felt God call you.

[@SilfredoSerrano]

That's so beautiful! I think you have to be dead not to feel something.

[@sramirez777]

Thank you for sharing @ Alex. One can only sing with such fervent passion of a true Living God. We feel Him and we sing about Him.

[@Aharon777]

Ephesians 2:8-10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

[@srodriguez721]

Because you know the truth of The Lord in your spirit.

[@williambrown1814]

The world wasn't ready for Jennifer then. She did her thing anyway

[@musicbox63]

What was there to be ready for?

[@williambrown1814]

@@musicbox63 her pure raw TALENT

[@musicbox63]

And that's sad. Because there doesn't seem to be much of that, lately. Don't get me wrong. There are FEW current acts, that I really like. But the operative there is FEW. Thanks for posting this. It gave me chills. I've always loved her.

[@roderickmcdaniel841]

The Baddest singer I know can sing w ith the Best of the Best Hands down.. she is a underated singer..and show why she is one of the Best.. she is Fierce..

[@pedrogomes4491]

@@williambrown1814 I think that she has the type of voice made for singing rock and roll. She could be a great rock singer.

[@gattislong2531]

This is the best rendition of "His Eye is on the Sparrow" that I've ever heard.....gives me Chills.....

[@gregorjohnson333]

❤

[@deloreswillis9224]

Chills all over me!!

[@tedcarter1030]

One of the most important performances in the history of mankind.

[@1strights]

Ted Carter Truth.

[@zamanxumalo4725]

Say that again!

[@deloreswillis9224]

Amen 4 real❤

[@js6431]

The greatest performance of this song EVER

[@jayelove1504]

Can't nobody, I mean nobody ever be able to top that rendition of His Eye is on the Sparrow like this powerhouse vocalist.... Jennifer Holliday! Girl you'll make Satan stop and take notice. I love you Jennifer....whom I've had the pleasure of meeting and talking to..... she did a concert outdoors and they built a stage for her in Dallas in 2001 during pride weekend, Grambling and Prairie View were in the city, and the Texas State Fair was in full effect, festivities everywhere.....because I was calling out all her hits and songs, and it was my birthday, she dedicated a song to me, and signed an autograph picture for me....I was so honored....You're still my favorite original Dreamgirl! Beautiful lady inside and out.

[@tommyt2355]

You better say that !!!!!........✋👐👋👏

[@samshelly8465]

I wish I could of meet her 😥

[@murleehunter8815]

@@samshelly8465 a

[@georgebanks7347]

Say that forget it NOONE..THE SPIRIT WAS THERE !!.. MY LORD !!!.🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@georgebanks7347]

You are ...SOOOOO RIGHT SHE BROUGHT the Spirit in that building watch that crowd...!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@seldenkid48]

One of the best vocal performances ever in history. I love you Jennifer

[@3864267]

Thumbed up before I even watched. I already know

[@carolcampbell908]

Xxd

[@penelopeswain3581]

So do I voice blessed

[@1strights]

Agreed.✨

[@garyfranco7827]

Absolutely!!!

[@Ceh000]

She is not just saying the words. She really is singing because she is happy and free. She feels the music, and I love it!

[@kamengs5813]

If you've never been to Black Church. You're WELCOME, Hope you enjoyed it!!

[@ronnieholston2866]

Kamen GS I'm a white man that's why I go to a black church ain't no spirit I ever felt and the White Church and got ain't got no Spirit like that one

[@beverlytaylor8458]

Tell em that’s CHURCH 🙂

[@vincenthannah7209]

Amen!

[@natashanorville9672]

@@beverlytaylor8458 I watched Jennifer Holliday sing this song twenty_nine years ago,and it still gives me chills and makes me cry!

[@beverlytaylor8458]

Natasha Norville Chil Jennifer’s voice is amazing it’s a blessing from God. She was underrated in the mud industry because the industry is so prejudice when it comes to physical weight on a woman. But that’s ok I’ve always loved her voice.

[@terrenceragin5555]

Is there a greater singer than Jennifer Holliday. She takes a song thru a nervous breakdown. I love me some Jennifer.

[@sofumba]

One word-NO!!!!!!!!!!! It has to be 'Hospitalized after Jennifer sings it....

[@Andy_ZP]

No, i think she's the ultimate voice now in this planet. She is, uff, i have no words...

[@roderickmcdaniel841]

Ame..i second that Love me some Jennifer Holliday 2..she jus Blow your mind away what a powerhouse voice she has..she is something too b recond with..she can sing with The Best of them All..

[@loridaniels4348]

Nope!!!!!

[@NC_NYC]

Best comment

[@queenvme]

This should be in the Library of Congress!

[@leonleiffer1915]

Any one that put thumbs down on this MANIFCIENT singer, surely don't have a clue what GREATNESS is, she is one of the greatest Singer's of all time, She's the one and only, NUFF RESPECT THE BLACKSTONES

[@ministersd]

Remembering the late Mr. Edwin Hawkins on piano. One of the greatest pianist ever lived. Rest on sir!

[@philhenderson3516]

As much as people want to put Jennifer Hudson right up her alley... THIS right here is where any comparisons end. Absolutely incomparable the talent that this woman possessed back in the 80's.

[@quintenisliving7204]

Absolutely and glad you said it!!

[@FriendofGOD0912]

I just threw my shoe, my weave and ran into a wall. Jennifer will make you hurt yourself!

[@evelynh3537]

DEAD🤣😭

[@amcgee0668]

... I feel you💜🎶

[@satindoll36]

😆 OKAY!!!

[@eddaishafinch7504]

This the one right here😂😂

[@Edward_Strong1982]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@allgasnobrakes123]

I had to kick my chair over. Sing Jennifer!!!

[@elainep1772]

Did you stomp as well👀💖

[@jamesnorris9637]

I remember watching this as a kid in elementary school. I am now 48 years old and it has the same effect.

[@joemoe05]

I'm two weeks away from my 60th birthday can I feel the same way I have been her biggest fan since she was in the original dreamgirls I literally had newspaper clippings of her on my wall

[@nmoktxazca]

I voice that cannot be denied. She was blessed with a powerful gift.

[@rhondamartin1251]

Wow I was blown away by this woman. Oh my goodness!🙂❤ She can SANG!

[@jewelljohnson2166]

A timeless voice! Go Jennifer!!!

[@anjelheaven]

She has a beautiful speaking voice too!

[@TheDebgirl12000]

anjelheaven Yes she does a posess a beautiful, and a very articulate speaking voice as well.

[@melvinmoore2605]

sweet and eloquent.

[@tedcarter1030]

Jennifer's performance is a major event in vocal history!!!

[@lukiittaasezeeqiieel]

JESUS, WOMAN! those low notes brought me back to life!

[@JLPerryTV]

That’s what you call anointed

[@leondraenance4271]

Great singing is not the anointing. Many individuals like yourself gets the gift mixed up with the anointing. Many individuals who aren't save can perform well.

[@JLPerryTV]

Leondrae Nance I understand you don’t know what an anointing is because you don’t have it. Open your heart next time before you say hateful things and maybe you will receive an anointing from God

[@ministersd]

This lady is my singer. Jennifer Holliday is blessed beyond measure. "When Jesus is my portion, a constant friend is He." Yes He is a constant friend.

[@MusicFreakXPanic12]

WOW, SHE SERIOUSLY HAD ME JUMPING, SINGING, AND DANCING WITH HER IN MY ROOM! LOL I LOVED IT!!! WHAT A VOICE!!!! JUST WOW

[@TheDebgirl12000]

OMG! You have to possess absolutely no soul not to feel the depth of Jennifer Holiday's spirit in the singing of this song!!! Jennifer Holiday is truly blessed and truly anointed in the word of God!! God has bestowed upon Jennifer a powerhouse voice, which just leaves us all in complete AWE ! Her riffs and runs are just amazing! God bless you Jennifer with that amazing vocal prowess!! The vibrato in her voice just amazes me!! OMG!!! INCREDIBLE!

[@SusanH-CatLady]

I just had to come back to this tonight years and years later! There is no other version that touches my heart like this one! !AND I SING BECAUSE IM HAPPY!!! AND I SING BECAUSE IM FREE!. Lord Jesus thank you! ,Im not worthy of your grace and mercy! Thank you for loving me Lord Jesus!🙏🙏🙏

[@dadreamles6195]

There is no way u can listen to this song and not feel the Holy Spirit moving in you...#2GodBeTheGlory

[@robertsmith1474]

You should listen to Patti Labelle you will never walk alone.

[@dadreamles6195]

good looking...bout to check it out

[@robertsmith1474]

Your welcome lol. Tell me what u think.

[@georgebanks7347]

You're Absolutly Right...🌞🌞🌞♥️♥️♥️

[@isaacortiz4617]

@@robertsmith1474 I love that performance.

[@Beauty.For.Ashes.]

Mannnnnn I would've thrown my PROGRAM at this vocal beast at 5:56! Yessss LORD! SING DOWN HONEY SING DOWN! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@pattyc.4978]

Beauty For Ashes LOL

[@Rickygr33]

Beauty For Ashes I love your response. I would have thrown something at her. Lord have mercy !!! That is almost too much. The lord is in that woman 's voice !! Amen!!

[@Beauty.For.Ashes.]

Rickygr33 she truly is a force to be reckoned with. I got chills the whole time😊

[@yvonneshelton2505]

Rickygr33 amen

[@lancethompson903]

@@Beauty.For.Ashes. That was not chills that was the Holy Ghost Amen to JESUS

[@deedennis8503]

baaaaaaabbbbbeeeeeee, her first rift had me! Saaaaang Jennifer SAAAAAAANGGGGGG!

[@s.rosesmith6525]

The most under rated not appreciated enough singer in the history of singing.. i love to hear her sing.

[@aliciagarvey]

To make it really big in this industry ( u have to sell your soul) another great singer is the female singer called Jaguar

[@canalf007]

I was atheist. I heard this song. Now i believe in god.

[@torikellyfan9882]

canalf007 hallelujah! :)

[@georgebanks7347]

Welcome and my Lord wants to talk to you...build a Relashionship with GOD..HE'S BEEN IN YOUR LIFE THE ENTIRE TIME 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️...⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰♥️📚📚..GOD BLESS YOU !!..I.LOVE YOU !!.

[@zaihmingthanga3063]

Amen, Halelluiah, praise the Lord God Almighty

[@vickyjude1478]

GOD**

[@SS4Luxray]

It doesn’t work that way but congrats I guess lol

[@m.antoniosims342]

Ms Holliday clearly came to SING! And SING SHE DID! Her vocal abilities are unmatched and her power is beyond remarkable!! Truly God bestowed a wonderful gift to this Lady!!!

[@whyneed1215]

It's like thunder!!! A storm! Clapping thunder!! Powerful!

[@lonellfletcher3704]

I can't deal with the magnitude of this delivery!!!!!!!!!!! Just awe-inspiring!!!!!!!

[@1956shelly]

One of 2 singers that left me stunned hearing them live, Patti Labelle was the other! The Power in those voices! WOW!

[@whitesoxfanforsure]

Wish she could sing in my church...people would just love here. This woman is anointed. I feel the power of God....hew!!!! In the mighty name of Jesus.....I sing because I'm happy and free.....great great great is the Lord. That is what I call rocking for the Lord.

[@ebony1stlady]

and let the church say AMEN!!!!

[@locsalkey2594]

This was a once in a lifetime performance. Never to be duplicated but cherished.

[@AlanaGurl]

She has truly been anointed with a gift from God. That voice is something serious!

[@catharbin6259]

This version is the best version of His Eye Is On The Sparrow. There's no arguing with me. #youbettersangjennifer 😘😘

[@pearlthomas4398]

Beautiful voice,Jennifer Holliday.

[@Cindydst81]

The tingle ran down my spine down unto my toes. What an AWESOME talent!!

[@catharbin6259]

Cindydst81 I though I was the only person that happened to

[@kayzeh9012]

She has a very powerful voice🙏.

[@chrismoser748]

R E A L L Y????? OMG what an understatement! Her voice opens the gates of heaven and let the spirit of God pour on all of us!

[@calemanify]

This just brings joy to my soul….coming from a white gay man in Chicago ❤️

[@TheArmygirlrose]

She got some wind pipes there. Great Voice.

[@arvionfrancis4314]

such a power house never get tired of looking at this video a REAL singer

[@wangfu1989]

I have watched this maybe a thousand times already!

[@Mimi4826]

Jennifer brought everyone to church with this. Truly blessed 👏👏👏👏

[@lancethompson903]

Jen Jeni jenifer only ms Holliday Jesus Jesus Jesus. Amen thank you Amen again need a CD n DVD

[@ericalred290]

Jennifer Holliday is one of my favorite singers of all time. Her voice and range is simply staggering. The first time I ever heard her was in January 1982 on Saturday Night Live where she was the musical guest. She had me hooked immediately. She played Effie in the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls" which featured her singing "And I'm Telling You". This lady gives me goosebumps every time I hear her sing. This rendition of "His Eye is on the Sparrow" was from an HBO special and is an incredible performance. What a talented and underappreciated voice.

[@jorgepereira1009]

The best best best live perfomance of jennifer Holliday!

[@ArryPongtiku]

her powerful voice...we were indeed blessed this song and happy.....because I am .free

[@westonkillian5552]

Jennifer Holliday is one of my favorite singers met her when she was 19 when she was in your arms too short to box with God very powerful voice she squalls like a Baptist minister God surely touched her voice love love love

[@andrewc.2952]

This got me crying. Just the hurt... And you don't know when better will come.

[@ministersd]

Had to come back and hear this. Jennifer belted this song!

[@coolc8017]

this is one song you have to know what your doing, an have a voice for....its not to be play with!!

[@tw9946]

cool c mitch: say it louder for the soloist and Psalmist’s in the back who can’t wait “to kill it”

[@rellenoz]

I said it before. She's got the souls of our ancestors in that voice. Hasn't been anyone like her since.

[@kerryrodriguez412]

Only certain singers can take a song and own it and she has this one paid in full.

[@leonajones5302]

I love hearing her sing she puts her heart into every note she's looking good she has a story to tell and she is here to tell it .I'm so proud of her.keep your eye on the sparrow baby because he watches over you.

[@justachill]

She know she sang it puts you in the spirit everytime

[@frankrucker6758]

Why should I feel discouraged Why should the shadows come Why should my heart feel lonely And long for heaven and home When Jesus is my portion A constant friend is he His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches over me His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches me I sing because I'm happy I sing because I'm free His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches He watches me His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches I know he watches I know he watches me I sing because I'm happy I sing because I'm free His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches me He watches me His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches me He watches me He watches me, I never thought... He watches me

[@OURTIMEISNOW2009]

Once a lifetime we are encountered with someone who has a vocal ability to shake walls, rock floors, and send every nerve in your spine tingling. Jennifer Holliday is that once in a lifetime vocalist. From her roots in Black gospel to her multi platinum recording career for R&B radio, to her extensive Broadway performances you are witnessing just a moment of that here in this video. And no other time than with this Corona crisis does this song fit in uplifting us and reminding us that He really does have his eye on the sparrow. God bless everyone.

[@isaacortiz4617]

I agree,I think only a few can take on Jennifer vocally sat like Patti Labelle and Yolanda Adams.Jennifer is definitely one of the best of all time.❤❤❤

[@debbieclark9521]

The very best version of this song, ever!

[@graciegail]

Jennifer, You are the Best...Simple...no one can compare to what you have done...

[@pedrocarrazana1157]

She a beast forreal

[@alphonsodurden6294]

I agree

[@michelleharris660]

When you know, that you know, that you know, that you know to whom you are in Jesus n to whom you belong n All Jesus thats He's Done For You At Calvary n allow the Holy Spirit To have It's Way there's nothing but it to flow from heart to hear n breast to breast n kingdom build!

[@lornakim5706]

Crass

[@rockinwayne77]

I LOVE THE WAY SHE SINGS I COULD LISTEN TO THIS ALL DAY IT FEEL SO HEAVENLY

[@cyndie-anjellvernet4114]

amen... One day every knee will bend and every mouth will testify that Lord is king ♡♡♡

[@luciusjohnson384]

Her lows are amazing

[@messrtwinky]

The pianist is great too! What musicality without flash! Wonderful duo. Oh, Jennifer, thank you for this shower of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Gotta go, here comes the choir! Don't want to miss a thang!

[@TheDebgirl12000]

messrtwinky The pianist was the multitalented and the incomparable Edwin Hawkins!

[@eddaishafinch7504]

OK he killed it

[@messrtwinky]

@@TheDebgirl12000 Thank you for his name!!

[@brandonplays702]

Any pianist that can back Jennifer Holliday is S-Tier. Just because she can be unpredictable and stay on notes very long

[@messrtwinky]

@@brandonplays702 I think gospel singers have that license, don't they? Edwin doesn't have any problems going with the spirit, does he? Just a thought.

[@evelynpugh4301]

I can listen to Jennifer sing this song everyday all day!! I know He watches me!!!!

[@davidc3059]

When I feel down or lost, I listen to this, and remember he watches over me. Jennifer Holliday one of the best power voices of all time! You can feel her faith flow through her singing.

[@davidj1210]

No matter what anyone on youtube says, Jennifer is a master interpreter of songs. No matter how many degress or diplomas one might have, she has SOUL, the THING THAT CAN'T BE TAUGHT!!!! When she sings something supernatural happens that is indescribable. That's why she cast such a legendary spell on her broadway audiences during her infamous And I'm Telling You curtain.

[@pamelabutts3344]

I could listen to her and watch her sing all day

[@MrMoabi]

28 Dislikes?. Youre from another planet or envious.This is God alive in Jennifer's voice.

[@Victorphilos]

I saw her front row and center in "Dreamgirls," on Broadway, her singing is beyond words, and I sing.

[@mrsteetmrmrsjones7686]

The words truly speak for there self yes thank you this lady sounds so amazing thank u Jesus yes yes yes I cried many tears !! Yez God is good I want too tell someone and everyone all over the world listen to this powerful voice and receive the amazing Blessing and what ever you are going threw and how every u feel trust me u will sing !!@ God is good!!@

[@mrsteetmrmrsjones7686]

Love Peace Prayers Blessing too u all over the world !! God is good 🤩🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😇

[@ministersd]

None like Jennifer. She was underrated, but she is good.

[@multiskilledelectrician1]

She's definitely underrated but she's so so so good 👍

[@dannymacias5750]

The best rendition of this beautiful hymn! !

[@ronniefoster3493]

one of the best voice divas that will be forever known.

[@girlygofaonelubinda1034]

Wow this lady is powerhouse

[@Kind-hearted3564]

I cry every time I hear this! What a blessing! Thank you Lord!

[@dramagetsreactions6399]

Wow watching her performance just literally brought me to tears

[@Elainebabey]

Now this is sanging !!

[@JoseCastro-og2ce]

I’m in Puerto Rico watching her. Great voice and piano. My favorite version. Thanks for sharing

[@ricardowilliams2015]

she DELIVERT this yes darlin I said DELLLLLLIVERT! lol sanggggggggg Jennifer saaaaaang.

[@beverlyharris9859]

SENSATIONAL AWESOME BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY!!!!

[@silvinafaure1473]

She's simply amazing...

[@nadinereid9791]

The Most Talented vocals of all time in my eyes! Jennifer Holliday slays! Her dream girls live show floors me every time!

[@Tadzio5050]

Yup. I think when it's written down like Pattie Labelle, Jennifer Holliday is one of the great voice of our generation.

[@ishaklaksa]

Tadzio5050 cc

[@ronaldbagley5527]

You gets no argument from me

[@maryboswell8144]

Thank you Lord we love you

[@Sunshine-uo7cg]

Ama say Fantasia tho😄

[@methos21]

My God this woman can sing. What a voice!

[@Orbot]

One of the MOST powerful, and classic and underrated voices ever known to be heard by man!!

[@siwa69]

this is from another planet

[@davidsinclair5285]

I haven’t heard nobody sing this like her

[@marizcona]

LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@latonyamcquirter1168]

dey just don't sang like this anymore in church these days...This is the kind of singing I grew up on.

[@XOLIRWAXA]

OMG i found my eyes in tears i don't believe she made me cry,i listen morethan 5 version of this song and she caught my feelings

[@asalake3551]

XOLI RWAXA a

[@catharbin6259]

I was saying the same thing her version had me in so many tears omg

[@ANGELGMAILSIX]

Beautiful Jennifer. Praise GOD💝💝💝

[@Sajidestar]

Nobody cares for any negative comments here. If you don't care for the music, go somewhere else where you can listen to what you wish to hear. No need to dump negativity on those who don't care about it. I am a trained artist with a world of experience and I love Jennifer Holiday as well as Patti LaBelle. if you don't like. Suck it

[@richarddrahcir32]

Anointed & she knows it!! Sang sista!!! My God!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾