Yvonne Fair - It Should Have Been Me

[@NotIfWhen]

Just heard this for the first time ever by Miley Cyrus on jimmy Fallon . Needed to hear the original. How fantastic.

[@erikkarsies4851]

And now watch "Just your average wedding Congratulations Peter and Peter" lol

[@sososanchez3512]

Yes!!

[@TheNeworleanswoman]

I just heard Miley sing it also! I think this beautiful lady has passed now, I’m going to Google her! I have never heard it before, it’s beautiful as sung by both women! A heartbreaker! 💔💔

[@ankitakhuntia971]

Me too🙂

[@valerievalerio1557]

Omg that brought me here too!!

[@bigjob7551]

"Somebody call the police that woman dow there is a doggone thief" absolute 🔥 🔥

[@eastlandesme4747]

Thanks miley cyrus for introducing this song to people like me who rely on some decent singers of today to take us back to classics by singing them ...

[@arthur_aleksanian]

SAME!

[@marijo20002]

YES

[@marciahackl]

maybe a tiny bit more that « decent » but i agree :)

[@purplehaze11976]

You said exactly what I wanted to, but couldn't find the right words..lol

[@Hampsonful]

Let's tell it like it is.

[@butwhatdoesitmane2344]

Miley just announced she’s gonna perform this on Jimmy Fallon tonight I can’t waiiittttt

[@elin2852]

Just listened to it! She’s great

[@98chiantidrive]

it was a great cover

[@beardown2489]

Great cover. Hadn’t heard this song it forever. What a classic

[@joannakirkwood4970]

My mom had this on vinyl when I was a child! I'm 50 next week! I remember it from back then on the deck! Always playing loud wow! Takes me back...😊

[@phillippalmer2656]

Yvonne Fair - A memory of 1975 made me search the title bc I had not heard it in years (48). Then I found this. Thank you for sharing your voice! Such beauty audibly & visually is not frequent. I last heard this at ‘George’s Crisco Disco’ in Memphis 1976. Your performance here I will revisit often. ❤️

[@markbunce3405]

Great soulful voice x

[@bazzbazzley]

Never was a lyric delivered with such intensity. She was fabulous!! Yvonne Fair ,,,still sorely missed!

[@Almogelbaz0]

So right , MILEY CYRUS WILL PREFORM this at Fallon tonight! So excited

[@richardplume3212]

Real deal

[@barryh.4220]

Couldn't agree more ..... this is a powerful song.

[@mmurph617]

I can't believe I've heard this song for the first time through Miley Cyrus of all people. And not only that, but her version was excellent.

[@TheNeworleanswoman]

Miley blew me away when she sang it! Truthfully, I’ve listened to three different versions and I like Miley‘s the best! She even beat Gladys Knight! Sorry… just calling it as I heard it! Miley is a very interesting and talented woman!!

[@mmurph617]

@@TheNeworleanswoman you just had to sneak that stupid comparison in, huh?

[@malgorzatabujnarowski2078]

Sorry! MILEY VERSION IS THE BEST!

[@irish9boy]

@@malgorzatabujnarowski2078 Miles Cyrus would give a fortune away to have a voice like Yvonne Fair.

[@davinastanton3865]

​@@malgorzatabujnarowski2078 That's your opinion. Many like myself disagree with you. Rest easy Yvonne. 💗🕊💗

[@jonthomas8569]

She sang the daylights out of this song. You just felt her pain in every word. What a voice she had!

[@chipperkeithmgb]

She certainly did

[@peterkelsey5841]

Vocals to die for. Wow Yvonne!

[@Claire-fg2rf]

This song has just made me cry and cut my soul in half. Not sure where its been hiding all my life, but the pain in her voice is absolutely phenomenal... what a masterpiece 👏

[@tonyclarke7656]

Absolutely brilliant. I played this to my daughter years ago. Nowin her 40s we still laugh at this song and Tell Laura I love her. Funny how some songs take us back years in time.

[@chrisdurant7351]

Ye I wo thinkinf same,,, if id a kniwn my ex wo getting married, I would a stopped, it, along stiry,

[@malgorzatabujnarowski2078]

Same here…

[@jackhatler3714]

I discovered this song while watching a British TV show called “The Vicar of Dibley” and it instantly joined my rotation and became a favorite. Miley Cyrus is one of only a handful of artists who could adequately cover it and she absolutely killed it.

[@robertryan6782]

I was looking for the Vicar of Dibley clip when I found your brilliant post!

[@BlaineShire]

When she wanted to marry Richard Armitage..

[@sp_948]

Is that why it has that weird beginning and end to the video?

[@susanrobb6827]

A lip sync version of this was in a Vicar of Dibley special. Hilarious!

[@jackspinner1]

one of those rare moments when the perfect voice finds its perfect song at the perfect moment in time with the perfect performance. timeless classic

[@lordbountifulitsme7919]

jackspinner1 Absolutely Top Comment 💯

[@beverlylindsay829]

jackspinner1 Spot on 👍

[@mindyh7630]

That beautiful powerhouse voice!!!

[@stephendowney2816]

Whitney Houston comes to mind

[@johnepee]

So true

[@josephamego1528]

My Favourite Motown track, I wondered what happened to Yvonne Fair, I am sad that she passed away all that time ago I never saw anything about her passing, the first time that I saw a picture of her I thought that it was of a young Diana Ross, As anyone else noticed the likeness? I've only ever heard Yvonne Fair's version so I don't think that I could listen to any other, This was Yvonne's song she made it her own, RIP Yvonne Fair.

[@hottrucker123]

This is when music was real. RIP. miss Yvonne

[@17turnips]

Outstanding bonjourno

[@marcuspemrick1960]

“Somebody call d POL-ce cos dat woman up deir is a god damn thief “ ... absolutely superb! This is one of the most underrated songs of all time.

[@terryross8515]

ditto, young ones now don,t know what great music is, just an old fart i gess

[@TheCosmicFunker]

In the album version of the song, which is only slightly longer than the single version, right at the end Yvonne sings "It should have been me. Get your hands off of me" 😂

[@withgoddess7164]

Glad to see somebody else quote that cuz that's the best line in the song and I always wait to hear that line

[@lewismassey9312]

I actually think the lyrics are "That women up their is a doggone theif!". It's a great line either way :3

[@Hampsonful]

@@withgoddess7164 Me too, It's wonderful.

[@stevecousins1308]

Why is this kind of passion not in todays music? This matters ...

[@bigjohnthered1]

Because todays music is soulless throw away rubbish thats why.

[@YakubibnEsau]

You do feel her passion. Not many songs do that.

[@billeberline9744]

@rugbydazz I'm hopeful Streaming Radio may be able to accomplish this ... everything is a cycle!

[@MrDayjur]

Very true Steve.

[@beechlad3541]

Wow, I loved this when it first came out in the 70's, here now in 2023 it is still FANTASTIC.

[@catherinemurphy6503]

I saw my love Walking down the aisle And as he passed me by He turned to me and Gave me a smile Then the preacher Then the preacher The preacher joined their hands And all the people The people began to stand When I shouted It should have been me Oh, it should have been me You know it should have been me Baby, how can you do this to me You made a promise That we'd never part Then you turned around And you broke, Lord, my heart Now you're standing there Saying, I do Holding hands With somebody new When you know that It should have been me Oh, it should have been me Oh, oh, it should have been me Baby, how can you do this to me Then the preacher, whoa, yeah The preacher asked that There be silence please If any objections to this wedding Speak now or forever Forever hold your peace And I stood up and said It should have been me Oh, oh, it should have been me Jumped out of my seat and screamed It should have been me Oh, oh, oh, hey You're blowing my mind People, believe me That man is mine It should have been me No, oh, oh, you know It should have been me Oh, ho, it should have been me Oh, ho, somebody call the police That woman down there Is a doggone thief It should have been me It should have been me Oh, oh, It should have been me... (Songwriters: Normal Whitfield/William Stevenson)

[@michellejordan4418]

Just heard this song on a video of a wedding on Facebook.. I had to fund the song.. ❤❤

[@ccraisins2005]

Whose here after watching Miley Cyrus on The Tonight Show killing it with Pete Davidson?

[@preciousgem6506]

Still here 2024. That Miley gave it a kick though to this beautiful song

[@cabayside1]

This song is a true CLASSIC! We need the next soulful big voice of Idol to stand up and bring this song to life again! (Shut up all u racists with ur crap comments below, trying to rant on when us normal people want to hear good soulful tunes, bugger off & find somewhere else to rant on about crap!) appreciate the music!

[@RadTheMaligator]

Absolutely fantastic track ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@ngairehura1653]

Heard this many years ago STILL WOW!! ❤ Like this version better

[@Loadacodswallop]

There is so much emotion in her voice that you would think it was really happening to her

[@harrycraft600]

Just found this and I can't stop cryin cause it happened to me in 1984 and I guess I never got over it

[@taxidude]

I sing this every Saturday night after the lotto!

[@keithwalker4121]

+Keith Walker cheer's

[@doreengallacher2123]

Keith Walker I actually laughed out loud at your Comment 😂😂😂 Pmsl 😂😂😂

[@darrallhankin516]

Pmsl 😂😂😂

[@creolelady3519]

Keith Walker 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄lol

[@shantysweetsmusic]

😂😂😂

[@adrianm976]

Gladys Knight & the Pips sang it back in the late 60s..a brilliant version.

[@kensnyder5189]

The Best, the very, best rendition!!! Should have been a huge hit!

[@yorkiecob]

lt was in the UK

[@velvett60]

@@yorkiecob Yep, one of my early teenage (15 ish) favourites, I had the single & kept playing it over & over again, couldn´t get enough of it. RIP Maám Yvonne ❤

[@Magpies1966]

Gets better every time, one of the best.

[@moreliatorresdiaz2239]

Came here after Mileys cover and I have to say they are both amazing

[@adrianoa4305]

miley is really out there introducing iconic songs for the new generation, queen behaviour

[@marcuspemrick1960]

Only one queen where this song is concerned .

[@christinebaker2902]

Never heard this song before Miley sang it. its absolutely fabulous

[@randalloesch4521]

Yvonne did it better .

[@patrickleech8990]

Yasss! Yvonne... Emmerdale brought me here!!! Like when you found it :)

[@mcintyresmakings8525]

Same!

[@anthonywalsh785]

what a great memory from the 70's.

[@ProfessorChomsky]

Fantastic singer x

[@michellejones60]

I love this song so much. It was amazing when it was first released, but even more amazing years later

[@paulinedixon3490]

I’ve not heard this for years. Forgot how good it is. Love it ❤

[@juanpablofabian2163]

Thank you Miley! I’m obsessed with this song now…

[@garyporter8266]

heard this song for the first time today throu a random click on youtube and cant get it out my head.this is wot youtubes about,love it

[@Jevezy]

Sing it, my sister, nothing could take the place of raw, black soul songs.

[@carolynsherratt6187]

Every wedding I go to, when they ask that question to the congregation, I hear this song. After all these years, every time.

[@michaelhawryliw118]

this is probably one of the greatest songs of all time sung with true feeling . They dont make these any more. Shame .

[@Perry_ope]

This is honestly such a beautiful song ahhhhhhh. Her voice, her pain, the lyrics. Can’t wait for it to blow up again after Miley and SNL

[@TDSouledOut1]

One of the most powerful and moving SOUL records ever made. Just close your eyes and feel the pain. PHENOMENAL STUFF.

[@LeoVocalMusicCovers]

Yvonne, your voice and emotion just gives me chills. Incredible natural talent. R.I.P

[@lesralphs9200]

Fantastic What a voice rip Yvonne Xx😘😉

[@mickeyyates8812]

Rip girl you never beforgot.x

[@janetboggs3004]

@@lesralphs9200She might have been alright as a little backup,But She DidNot Have the Talent to Sang,Thats not singing.

[@calliopexirafi]

I am here cause Miley nailed it last night ! What a song ♥️ kisses from Greece

[@jamaenealy5594]

Goosebumps!!!!!!

[@williamrobert3097]

Miley Cyrus brought me here and I’m so glad ❣️❣️

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Gives me the chills

[@scorpiojim50]

I saw Yvonne Fair open for the Supremes several times in the 60's and never ever forgot her. She was amazing!

[@Coco-369]

I fall in love everytime I hear this song it takes me back to a special time with someone who meant alot to me

[@weemac4645]

Santa Claus?

[@RarelyRachelRarelyMe]

Love the song but I'm also eternally grateful that, despite my lifetime of failed relationships, I never have to say that it should have been me! Sometimes life is okay.

[@davidjanuary9511]

Thanks to Miley. Never heard this song or of Miss Fairer. Loving those raw vocals. Feeling them. Love my soul music🙏❤️😘🇿🇦😍

[@nugg3ts720]

Last chance U brought me here 💯

[@raincoathaveli]

Love this(the original) and Miley's cover. Fantastic song

[@blackcat233]

los que vivimos una situación así, sentimos esta canción con el alma

[@amirbehrouz8923]

Im here after i heared miley is gonna perform this on fallon show

[@neilmartin9598]

Wish someone had shouted this at my first wedding cos it should definitely have not been me, married now to a fantastic woman for 40 years,we all make mistakes should have listened to other people.

[@MrCodgod666]

NEIL MARTIN omg I totally understand you. But been married now 15 yrs to second one where the first was only 13. But wished I met my husband first time round because I could have had children with him x

[@neilmartin9598]

@@MrCodgod666 glad you found the right one second time around, you got a winner.

[@nigelhodder7901]

Same here mate 26 years later happy as larry with 2 boys

[@neilmartin9598]

@@nigelhodder7901 Good on you, Happy New year

[@mattybailey1197]

I am here because I am an old git lol who loved this all those years ago this Lady had some voice

[@beverlylindsay829]

matthew bailey yep me too..love of this song and a not too bad memory brought me here

[@moominpic]

Snap

[@darlenemyles9375]

@@beverlylindsay829 very true

[@MrDayjur]

Same here Mathew!

[@wendypalmer8239]

Brilliant song sung by a brilliant singer so powerful

[@waynegreer72]

I have heard others sing this song. This lady doesn't just sing the song , she owns it. Absolutely fabulous.

[@RobertHarrison-cn3ok]

Brilliant amazing voice

[@rocketpit101]

Is so easy to go over with this type of singing. Yet she never does. AMAZING!

[@yolandabryan7910]

I am 65 years young and never heard this song until I came across it with Miley cirus singing it to Pete davisdon wow did she sing it. Yvonne fair would of loved it. Thanks Miley for bringing it

[@GreyWolfProject]

This Lady gives this song something that just reaches out and grabs you.

[@Markalanharman]

This original is still the best!!!

[@DPogs627]

One of the best performances EVER!!

[@johnpayne7729]

Janet kay/silly games....Eddie holmond/hey there lonely games...best 2 solo vocals...but this is pretty good lol

[@aileenr.692]

I remember being at the wedding of the first of us to get married and her ex was next to me with our friend Jim who (very quietly) sang this chorus and we all had to stifle our giggles. We were ridiculously young to be fair......

[@SecTechie]

Every note she belted out entered me and left through tears. What a heavenly voice.

[@lindajanefyvie9267]

First heard this in the 80,s just popped into my head today Every bit as good as I remember 🎉

[@richiemfresh]

beautiful song ,,brought back a lot of memories,,,and I love the video,,,so cool thank for sharing,,,,

[@bettyjackson5944]

This song and singer deserves to be known. Thanks Miley.

[@omnpresentevidence]

This song is wonderful because your mothers voice captures the emotions that the lyrics evoke. I remember it as being one of those songs that as soon as you heard it you were just craving hearing it again and in those days the shops sold out really quick and you then had to wait till more copies arrived.RIP Yvonne Fair

[@barryh.4220]

This is such a powerful song .....

[@skygazer6898]

This song must be over 40 years old but still sounds just as great as it did back in the day

[@ValerieMais]

song yeah,but video is like 1987-88

[@meatfeet43]

One of the best tracks EVER.

[@louisehesketh9231]

What a voice..

[@MrDayjur]

Yvonne here expresses the pain and sorrow that romantic love as, opposed to real love, inflicts on so many people, go girl, some super soulful singing!

[@davidevans2484]

One off - masterpiece.

[@antonybanyer3364]

I have adored this song since I first heard it !!! THIS IS THE VERSION !!!!!!💖💖💖

[@MetFan37]

No one else must touch this song - it belongs to Ms. Yvonne Fair (RIP)

[@acnemanprice]

What an absolute classic! In the early 90s I acquired a double cassette album of Motown hits called 'from Motown with Love' and this song was on it. Thanks KTEL for introducing me to superb music like this.

[@cashmerefunk2136]

Just passing thur💯 jimmy Fallon and KZbin bought me here rip mama

[@RocklandsArtBeat]

most expressive vocal, hits every time

[@elaineb4490]

What a voice. Known this song for a few years after it was played in a scene from The Vicar of Dibley (BBC comedy for USA viewers- see if you can find it to watch as you won’t be disappointed) and it’s fantastic. Perfect voice, perfect song, perfect emotion, just perfect. This lady would have been superb in Dream Girls.

[@johnflanagan7653]

An emotional record that still sounds as good as it ever did.

[@gregp5014]

Never heard this before until the other day when it was played full blast at the an inclusive hotel pool in Tenerife, couple hundred of people, some lying on sun loungers and others dancing etc, could see everyone was enjoying this song

[@CRCFellowship]

wow... man she makes you feel that song!!!

[@ashleyavery840]

Agree Angeline. The emotion in her voice is so raw and so full of pain. . Makes me wonder if this ever happened to Yvonne for real.......

[@creolelady3519]

Angeline Williams This is an early Gladys Knight song, Hear Gladys version it is all that. Pull it up on KZbin.

[@charlottegrant2529]

Angeline Williams fab songxx

[@nelso53]

This is the home wrecker version.

[@kathysangel56]

I wanted to get up and do this broken hearted

[@aLeSsA17aug]

Thank you Miley, thank you again. 👏🏼

[@beckywiggles]

Never heard this before,but loving it now..what a voice on this lady.

[@bandybones6651]

Incredible voice. Goosebumps every time.

[@kutaman1]

Of all the versions, this is my favourite. Wow she had a set of pipes.

[@lewisner]

Black women are the best singers.

[@willow2038]

FABULOUS, I LOVE THIS, TAKES ME BACK MANY YEARS, ME AND FRIENDS USED TO SIT IN EACH OTHERS BEDROOMS AND BRING ALL OUR 45s AND PLAY MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG XX

[@yvonnebradley878]

Just heard Miley sing this on Jimmy Fallon. Yvonne Fair was brilliant and Miley hit it out of the park. Miley needs to include this on an album. Fantastic singing from both women.

[@LYNNE-fq1hf]

This ladies voice is amazing ❤

[@barb4645]

I was 14 when this came out. So typical of the era

[@Gleneagles1]

OMG everytime I hear this it takes me way back and I am surrounded by incredible music, incredible dicos and incredible people. RIP Yvonne Fair

[@gerardmcateer4849]

Don't know where they found this woman to sing this song but there will never be anyone better. Dynamite.

[@YakubibnEsau]

I remember when I heard this a long time ago. This woman sang it from her heart, and it sounds like she had to endure it.