When I first heard her voice on the radio, I said "Who in the hell is sangin' like that? Who is she? Wow!" She gave me total chills through the radio speaker. The great Jennifer Holiday!
Not only is Jennifer the VOICE she is a true entertainer....I have seen her in concert many times and she never stops: She is funny as hell, She is giving and that VOICE makes you melt....
Jennifer Holliday has a special gift that no one else on this earth has got and we all should be all proud of her and her Success that she has gave to everyone else I think for a women like her it is incredible that she’s got that big gift that no one else has got and I thank her for sharing her music and talent to everyone out there thank you so much mrs Jennifer Holliday we are all proud of you thank and well always love ❤️ you for it xxxx
3:98 on out is nothing but pure conviction - years of struggle all belted out - thas when you know you singing... Jen was and has never played around - truly gifted by GOD
There is ABSOLUTLY no comparison with this women and Jennifer Hudson. This woman is Natrual Raw God Given Talent!! She is up in the ranks with Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Pattie Labelle, and so on..... Sorry Hudson... no hating here. But you know where you stand when it comes to Holiday!! This aint no everyday talent here...This is rarity.
I remember seeing this as if it was yesterday, I had the video recording this, because it was Saturday night, I was out partying, living in L.A. during that time. As for jennifer, the Voice, Beautiful Song
I dont get the way of the world...... this lady should be reigning at the top of her throne. But u got ppl who can't sing for nothing, tryna bust a sag with their tight leggings, ain't singing or rapping nothing.... smh!
I would agree...none of those ladies are up there tryin' to look cute...when the sweat and ugly faces come, they let 'em come. Jennifer's a legend...no doubt.
Then, again, the evil things you have to do to get that commercial success. Like I always say, if Whitney Houston had not done what she did to get all those acalades she would have been alive today, even with just 1 album.
Agreed but I know financially she alright she's worked hard for it though alot of touring at clubs and small venues. That take a alot of humility. I saw her at a gay club almost 20 years ago. She sang the hell out that song though
Her label told her she got too big and they were going to drop her.. then she lost weight and they said she was too small and fans wouldn’t recognize her. She mentioned in an interview that she fell into a depression and was suicidal during that time.. she said the gay community was the only ones to really give her work after dream girls also
she brings tears to my heart. the passions that she sings with is undeniable awesome. just leaves u speechless cuz there r no real words to describe her. Luv u Jennifer.
She embarks her gospel routes within this song. As she states I'm on your side you can fell God's ever loving arms wrapped around you and she also quotes a bridge over troubled water. This is real R&B that touches your soul. It's the anointing of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that's the secret to her outstanding and powerful voice. Individuals whom have been raised in the church have extraordinary voices ones that no music teacher can explain especially the ones who are very humble because it's a difference between the ones who like to show off. This performance came from Ms. Holliday's heart. God Bless her and each and every one of you who reads this comment remember the ultimate thing God is the true King of King and Lord of Lords he's the only one who can keep you and save you from darkness. Jesus is the way the truth and the light remember no one can get to the father but by him.
None can compare to Jenny Holliday! Patti Labelle has her mark, Aretha has hers, Gladys Knight, Etc. But there will only be one Jennifer Holliday!! My girl! I want to meet her one day. She is the bomb!
@@anthonykeithjohnson3 She has the voice of a thunder. Sounds like preaching and singing at the same time. Why would not call her like Miss Thunder? SING!!!
I love Jenny, but for quality of all round voice, soul, delivery, emotion, technicality, perfect-pitch, tone and just beauty of sound.., and everything in between, Aretha still reigns supreme over all other singers, and as Jenny said, they all eat the crumbs that fall from the Queens table.
Damn Jennifer, make me cry and sang that song girl....Nobody can touch this girl, as if God made her and torn up the blueprint. My girl, kick some serious butt...lol...Tear it up baby....Just pure and raw talent that cannot be taught, God just made one...
Now you tell me, is there any young singer out there can blow like my girl Jennifer? I didn't think so. God gave you something special and threw away the blueprint...Simple Words are not enough to try and explain that great talent...Peace and Love....
Sorry, But Jennifer Hudson DOES NOT Have The VOCAL SKILLS That Jennifer Holliday Has. Yes, She Can Sing And Has A Big Voice, But You Must Have an Innate Ability To Touch And Wrench Emotions From The Listener And Hudson DOES NOT Have That Ability.......YET.
Hudson will never have that ability, hers is just a noise, with no emotion or genuine soul or feeling, and certainly no beauty whatsoever. The fact that she is playing the part of the greatest voice in recording history, Aretha Franklin, is an absurd farce.
What a Generous performance ! what mastery. Jennifer Holiday, we love you. Hope to see you live in Paris ... Chatelet theater would be the perfect place ;-)
@fatboyharley04, its true Mrs. Bolfill puts it down. However, there are unique singers that can take a song that was song by an original singer and make it theirs. Luther vangross and Mrs. Holiday are among the great 1's. That screaming you refer to is God' way of releasing sound that penetrates the soul, much like the lion does in the wild!
She looks like Mrs. Obama and Gayle King Bumpus to me. And sometimes, Jackie Joyner Kersee (at her thinnest).And Sherry Sheppard at medium weight. I love her natural hair. And this version of this song is just incredible.
@Sunofjah1.. thank you for complimenting Whitney and not trying to hate. Jennifer is bad and yeah, I agree she is/was one of the new artists that if you put a mike in her hand, she was gonna set it on fire. She, like Whitney and Patti Patti and some others (mostly the old school divas-gladys, aretha, dionne,chaka), you never had to wonder whether they could sing for real bc they always let you know that they could.lol
This is simply magnificent. Jennifer invests the song with every ounce of passion. I'm in UK, so don't get the chance to see her in person. But I would nominate this performance as one of the best 10 on UA-cam. God bless you, Jen. I love you.
before hip hop took over EVERYTHING, Jennifer Holliday was from that generation of black divas, that enuciated words in a way that made you understand everything she was trying to convey, CLEARLY..that has become a lost art, somehow. Her, Phyllis H, Jean Carne, Gladys Knight, Patti L, Chaka, Aretha...there are a few others. But ALL OF THEM, articulated their feelings, in a way that you understood CLEARLY..you dont have to de-code a damn thing to understand what Jennifer is singing.
I am feel so sorry for that 🎤!! Jennifer released all kinds of power on it!! You going get blessed when she hits that stage!! Anybody notices that eveytime once Jennifer is done slaughtering the whole damn building, she puts on her innocent voice "thank u, thank u".🤣🤣❤❤
Jennifer Holliday came to St. Louis and performed at the Muny in Dream Girls in July of this year. Youy know she sold out and showed out don't you. Simply the best. I don't know if she's or the act is touring in other states but you can check your local listenings and the internet or her web page if she has one. She made me exhausted justed. No one compares to her. Her ability of singing is upheld by the range, attitude, pure honesty, soul, and deliverance of her vocals. And no one else has it.
Yeah she so nailed this. I know she hasn't been able to sustain that star status but we still love u Jennifer. Side note I always love how her speaking voice is so soft and feminine yet she sing so strong.
I would say that Jennifer Holiday is a performer in her unique, infinite way. She sings this song so much better than Angela Bofil, who sang the song originally, as I recall.
When I first heard her voice on the radio, I said "Who in the hell is sangin' like that? Who is she? Wow!" She gave me total chills through the radio speaker. The great Jennifer Holiday!
Too many folk sleep on her talent. She is the real deal!
Not only is Jennifer the VOICE she is a true entertainer....I have seen her in concert many times and she never stops: She is funny as hell, She is giving and that VOICE makes you melt....
I still get chills
She got a rock star vocal and it's the fact that she can channel it in soul range
some times I just need me some Jennifer Holiday. Instant good mood when she sings.
Love the way she just stands center stage, with almost no movement, and blows the entire roof off the Apollo like a hurricane! Nothing but talent.
Jennifer Holliday has a special gift that no one else on this earth has got and we all should be all proud of her and her Success that she has gave to everyone else
I think for a women like her it is incredible that she’s got that big gift that no one else has got and I thank her for sharing her music and talent to everyone out there thank you so much mrs Jennifer Holliday we are all proud of you thank and well always love ❤️ you for it xxxx
3:98 on out is nothing but pure conviction - years of struggle all belted out - thas when you know you singing... Jen was and has never played around - truly gifted by GOD
Amazing, just amazing. My spirit and soul can feel her singing ..
Is a timeless classic song from Jennifer holliday what an awesome and amazing song
Absolutely no one in this Planet can sing like this woman , and I mean Nobody period .
now this is SINGING,young lady singers today,take notes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jennifer holliday,I love you.you're the best singer
There is ABSOLUTLY no comparison with this women and Jennifer Hudson. This woman is Natrual Raw God Given Talent!! She is up in the ranks with Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Pattie Labelle, and so on..... Sorry Hudson... no hating here. But you know where you stand when it comes to Holiday!! This aint no everyday talent here...This is rarity.
DONT HURT EM JENNIFER,TRUE DIVA INDEED,,SING MOMMMA
@Sunofjah1
When she sings live its like studio perfection
i think this is my fav performance from jennifer!!!!!
At 3:59 ALL the dead has risen...that trump was BLOWIN'!!!!
Yeah, Jennifer is so damn talented! AND so god damn underrated :(
O..M..G..! Where has the talent gone?
She wore that song out!
you are the voice
well,u can come to me yes u cannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn(love it sang jen)
I remember seeing this as if it was yesterday, I had the video recording this, because it was Saturday night, I was out partying, living in L.A. during that time.
As for jennifer, the Voice, Beautiful Song
I love this women the voice of all time
TAINT' NOTHIN' LIKE HEARIN' J-HOLIDAY'S...."Yesss I Am, AAh-Haaa-Haaa AAh!" I LOVE HER EXPRESSIVE INTERPRETATION AS A PREMIERE, EMOTIVE VOCALIST!
Wow ❤❤❤❤❤
Can't nobody sign like Jennifer holiday and vocal can't be touch by no one
What year was this? 1990?
🔥🔥🔥
she never got the respect she deserved she's and outstand singer/performer
what could otherwise be considered maybe grotesque from any other singer, jennifer makes it sound so damn good and blows your mind while at it
I dont get the way of the world...... this lady should be reigning at the top of her throne. But u got ppl who can't sing for nothing, tryna bust a sag with their tight leggings, ain't singing or rapping nothing.... smh!
I don’t hear her head voice often
she is the Boss not even patty la belle can reach her!!
yep yep, bc she extremely over weight at the time,
This is 1991-2008
Shes lost weight
um..I think her voice needs to be registered as a deadly weapon. She is KILLING it..the range? the tone, the soul? CHECK... damn...smh..just sick.
Her voice is like resurrection! I love her
My absolute favorite singer in the world. I love her so much. She and the Clark Sisters taught me how to lose myself in song.
DITTO!!!🙌♥️
YES MA'AM 💖
I never knew there was an contest?
@@loveyah5913 it's an expression
I would agree...none of those ladies are up there tryin' to look cute...when the sweat and ugly faces come, they let 'em come. Jennifer's a legend...no doubt.
When you singing so good you sweatin' out your perm, you know you the business.
She got the respect. She just didn't get the commercial success.
Then, again, the evil things you have to do to get that commercial success. Like I always say, if Whitney Houston had not done what she did to get all those acalades she would have been alive today, even with just 1 album.
Agreed but I know financially she alright she's worked hard for it though alot of touring at clubs and small venues. That take a alot of humility. I saw her at a gay club almost 20 years ago. She sang the hell out that song though
Olliehood Gospel you spoke a word. Well said. Trust the Lord for opened doors....
That's all right, though! She already won over those (like myself) who recognizes real deal talent.
Her label told her she got too big and they were going to drop her.. then she lost weight and they said she was too small and fans wouldn’t recognize her. She mentioned in an interview that she fell into a depression and was suicidal during that time.. she said the gay community was the only ones to really give her work after dream girls also
Sadly the music industry is not about God given Talent. Rather, gimmick mediocre a product.
Don't watch her? Sadly watching tire pressure for Babylonians colts!
she brings tears to my heart. the passions that she sings with is undeniable awesome. just leaves u speechless cuz there r no real words to describe her. Luv u Jennifer.
The Original by Angela Bofill was Amazing. But this is Breathtaking. This Lady is Fantabulous
She embarks her gospel routes within this song. As she states I'm on your side you can fell God's ever loving arms wrapped around you and she also quotes a bridge over troubled water. This is real R&B that touches your soul. It's the anointing of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that's the secret to her outstanding and powerful voice. Individuals whom have been raised in the church have extraordinary voices ones that no music teacher can explain especially the ones who are very humble because it's a difference between the ones who like to show off. This performance came from Ms. Holliday's heart. God Bless her and each and every one of you who reads this comment remember the ultimate thing God is the true King of King and Lord of Lords he's the only one who can keep you and save you from darkness. Jesus is the way the truth and the light remember no one can get to the father but by him.
Amen, jennifers gift, like whitneys and mariahs, is God-given!
Thank You Lord Jesus Christ! We love You!
Amen!
Amen, Amen!!!!
PRAISE GOD 👏 🙌 👏
Live version is better than the studio version. A true underated talent
i say the exact thing
No, Jhud has a voice...but it ain't THIS voice
Damn Skippy.....
Not at all
Say it again 💯
My God! She made it sound like a gospel song! Wow!
This woman is the reason I saw "Dream Girls" five times back in the 80s.
None can compare to Jenny Holliday! Patti Labelle has her mark, Aretha has hers, Gladys Knight, Etc. But there will only be one Jennifer Holliday!! My girl! I want to meet her one day. She is the bomb!
so true
@@anthonykeithjohnson3 She has the voice of a thunder. Sounds like preaching and singing at the same time. Why would not call her like Miss Thunder? SING!!!
I love Jenny, but for quality of all round voice, soul, delivery, emotion, technicality, perfect-pitch, tone and just beauty of sound.., and everything in between, Aretha still reigns supreme over all other singers, and as Jenny said, they all eat the crumbs that fall from the Queens table.
@@pedrogomes4491 ikr
Cheri Dawson PATTI IS AN EMPERESS AND A ATOMIC BOMB AT HER OWN.
One of the BEST SQUALLER"S EVER!
SAY THAAAAT!!!!!🙌🙌🙌
that's why i call her J. Squall & J. Holla
I could truely care if she is Big or Small I love Jennifer Holiday!!! She is a mighty soul...BIG LOVE.
Pure raw soul thats what you feel.
I'm a HYPER fan of Hudson but i can't argue with that. Jennifer Holiday is music in it's rawest form.... Incomparable...
What does one have to do with the other?
Damn Jennifer, make me cry and sang that song girl....Nobody can touch this girl, as if God made her and torn up the blueprint. My girl, kick some serious butt...lol...Tear it up baby....Just pure and raw talent that cannot be taught, God just made one...
Now you tell me, is there any young singer out there can blow like my girl Jennifer? I didn't think so. God gave you something special and threw away the blueprint...Simple Words are not enough to try and explain that great talent...Peace and Love....
especially when she lost her family members behind some bull shit😇
Non can compare. Yes often imitated, butbnever can be duplicated. Blueprint is destroyed. SANG!
@@cpr562 I believer you are speaking of Jennifer Hudson. This is the legendary one and only Jennifer Holliday.
Sorry, But Jennifer Hudson DOES NOT Have The VOCAL SKILLS That Jennifer Holliday Has. Yes, She Can Sing And Has A Big Voice, But You Must Have an Innate Ability To Touch And Wrench Emotions From The Listener And Hudson DOES NOT Have That Ability.......YET.
I agree with you,jennifer Holliday is the best
Holliday is the master, and Hudson is the student lol.
I enjoy them both
Hudson will never have that ability, hers is just a noise, with no emotion or genuine soul or feeling, and certainly no beauty whatsoever. The fact that she is playing the part of the greatest voice in recording history, Aretha Franklin, is an absurd farce.
Mark Drinkwater absolutely!!! SO RIDICULOUS !!!
I'm sorry but I felt the Holyghost!! Sang!!!
What a voice I always wanted too Sing! Now I just cry When I Here her it’s Tears of Joy.
There will NEVER be another
She sang from the gut and meant this!!!! Outstanding pipes
you better squall like you in church girl! YESSSS!
What a Generous performance ! what mastery.
Jennifer Holiday, we love you.
Hope to see you live in Paris ... Chatelet theater would be the perfect place ;-)
She makes you feel it way down in yo SOUL!!! Now that's what you call SANGIN!!!
There is no one else like Jennifer Holliday. I love her!!!!! The music industry never quite knew what to do with her voice. WHAT A VOICE!!!
@fatboyharley04, its true Mrs. Bolfill puts it down. However, there are unique singers that can take a song that was song by an original singer and make it theirs. Luther vangross and Mrs. Holiday are among the great 1's. That screaming you refer to is God' way of releasing sound that penetrates the soul, much like the lion does in the wild!
Who sings this song Better Jennifer Holliday or Angela Bofill who sang the original? It's a very hard choice for me
She looks like Mrs. Obama and Gayle King Bumpus to me. And sometimes, Jackie Joyner Kersee (at her thinnest).And Sherry Sheppard at medium weight. I love her natural hair. And this version of this song is just incredible.
The best performance by the wonderful Jennifer Holiday ❤️🌈😘 So generous, she gave everything ✨ A lesson and a example 🌞
A lot of people forget this is an Angela Bofill song she is covering. Beautiful vocal Jennifer did here.
A true musical genius unmatched a legend in her own right a voice kissed by God luv me some Jennifer Holliday
Phenomenal talent in the top 5 best vocalists of all time !
God sends love from above through we mere vessels..
Her voice is explosive
She sang that song like her life depended on it.
Truly from the heart and soul. She always delivers!
And the music industry wonders why they failed. Well you idiots passed up a Real Jewel. God bless you Jennifer.b
The people had their hands 🙌🏾🙌🏾 up like they were in church praisin God!!! 😂😂😂Too funny but she sung tho 💯
@Sunofjah1.. thank you for complimenting Whitney and not trying to hate. Jennifer is bad and yeah, I agree she is/was one of the new artists that if you put a mike in her hand, she was gonna set it on fire. She, like Whitney and Patti Patti and some others (mostly the old school divas-gladys, aretha, dionne,chaka), you never had to wonder whether they could sing for real bc they always let you know that they could.lol
Damn!!!
This is simply magnificent. Jennifer invests the song with every ounce of passion. I'm in UK, so don't get the chance to see her in person. But I would nominate this performance as one of the best 10 on UA-cam. God bless you, Jen. I love you.
Sang!Sang!Her and Aretha can turn a pop song Gospel. It gives me goosebumps....it so soulful😊😊😊😊😊
yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Jennifer you took them to church with that song beautiful 5stars. love you and that song
Bravo!
IT is the Anointing in her voice that comes from the Most High GOD, that breaks the yolks. That feeling that you can feel deep down in your soul.
I'm on your side 😇
Whew!
Baby when she starts making faces you know she gonna blow you out of the water honey.
before hip hop took over EVERYTHING, Jennifer Holliday was from that generation of black divas, that enuciated words in a way that made you understand everything she was trying to convey, CLEARLY..that has become a lost art, somehow. Her, Phyllis H, Jean Carne, Gladys Knight, Patti L, Chaka, Aretha...there are a few others. But ALL OF THEM, articulated their feelings, in a way that you understood CLEARLY..you dont have to de-code a damn thing to understand what Jennifer is singing.
Awesome!
She doesn't hold back! She's in the moment, you can't teach this, she's raw and soulful even if the song is so simple.
Never found anyone better than Jennifer Holliday and probably never will! =)
I am feel so sorry for that 🎤!! Jennifer released all kinds of power on it!! You going get blessed when she hits that stage!! Anybody notices that eveytime once Jennifer is done slaughtering the whole damn building, she puts on her innocent voice "thank u, thank u".🤣🤣❤❤
Jennifer Holliday came to St. Louis and performed at the Muny in Dream Girls in July of this year. Youy know she sold out and showed out don't you. Simply the best. I don't know if she's or the act is touring in other states but you can check your local listenings and the internet or her web page if she has one. She made me exhausted justed. No one compares to her. Her ability of singing is upheld by the range, attitude, pure honesty, soul, and deliverance of her vocals. And no one else has it.
the real deal
She went full gospel mode towards the end I damn near got the Holy Ghost on a secular song lol!
I'm sorry but she's Aretha and Patti and Gladys morphed into one. She has the TRUE element of soul.
Yeah she so nailed this. I know she hasn't been able to sustain that star status but we still love u Jennifer. Side note I always love how her speaking voice is so soft and feminine yet she sing so strong.
I would say that Jennifer Holiday is a performer in her unique, infinite way. She sings this song so much better than Angela Bofil, who sang the song originally, as I recall.
MY FAVORITE J HOLIDAY SONG