I was there at the Curtis Memorial in LA in 2000, 20 meters away from Lauryn as she sang this song. My favorite Curtis song. She was so cool and so fragile, crying behind her sunglasses. I will never forget this day. Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder were also fantastic. As mr Wonder shouted this day: CURTIS WILL LIVE FOREVER!
When a poetess sings a poet's song it sounds like this. Thank you Lauryn for singing, and Curtis for writing! My second favorite version right behind Gladys, and that is saying a lot!
These are the makings of you.!!!!. Of course, the original creator of their crafts will always be rejuvenate to a New realm. Thanks Lauren Hill. You always hold a high respect for your musical gift. Queen Lauren Hill. Peace.
I played this version at my 2-day-old, granddaughters' "Homegoing" services! It was between this & Slyeena Johnson's (also beautiful) version! This is the 1st time I have listened to this song 🎵 since 2018! Today is her sister's 1st birthday 🎂! I'm just reminiscing on her sweet spirit & celebrating the gift of the abundance of life (I have twin granddaughters due in January & another grandbaby (I think/ feel it's a boy) due in April! God is still faithful to a thousand generations... Deuteronomy 7:9 ❤️🙏🏽🦁❤️ 👶🏽👏🏽!!!
Ms Lauryn did a fine job with this classic. Her voice, with its nuances, is perfect for this cover. She's a natural fit! Mr. Curtis's rendition is still my fav. though!
And she's doing this without the help of studio-level acoustics and mastering. Open-air mic and she still pushes her range to her limits. Powerful. -- _the Boogie of the eL_ -- nuf said
I don't care who you think you are, listening to Curtis or Lauren sing this record, will definitely make you cry. I had a moment while listening to this and watching my son. I couldn't hold back
My Lady Feel What Your Say'n and I'm a Grow Man!!! This is Song is Song So Beautiful, The Live Music. My Lady I Was at The Live. An I just Could Help The Tears From Falling...
So beautiful. The lyricism, tendness and vulnerability of Lauren's voice is amazing . It adds beauty to anything she sings. Very seldom are the remakes as beautiful as the original versions, but her version is as beautiful as Curtis's original version..
One of the greatest songs ever written and there are many. A woman who sings this is the type of woman I’d love to meet. Please forgive me I hadn’t realised how brilliant she is.
I have been a massive fan of Curtis Mayfield for over 30 years and this is probably my favorite of all of his songs. never knew this version existed. I am not a fan of covers or remakes but she did this beautifully.
Lady-t-Michelle, this was so well written to acknowledge Mr. Mayfield's genius, and the talent of these other fine artists! Oh, you forgo to mention Aretha Franklin, and it was chosen for the closing scene in "Jumping the Broom"..
First time I’m hearing this I love it and Curtis Mayfield’s version ! Nai Palm’s version is so beautiful too 🤩Going to listen to Gladys Knight, and Angie Stones version next !
Somewhere there should be for all the world to seeA statue of a fool made of stoneThe image of a man who let love slip through his handsAnd then just let him stand there all aloneAnd there on his face a gold tear should be placedTo honor the million tears he's criedAnd the hurt in his eyes would show so everyone would knowConcealed is a broken heart insideSo build a statue and oh build it highSo that all can seeThen inscribe the world's greatest foolAnd name it after me
Personally I think this is the best version of the song. It moved me in so many ways and made think of loved ones who have passed. A beautiful song sang beautifully.
+GolGaooo Uhm... it's not even her song. And as a huge Aretha fan, I think Syleena Johnson's, Curtis', Gladys', and Lauryn's stand before hers. She is very known for taking covers and expanding on them, but with this song, it seemed self indulgent. #justmytwocents
Sooo proud of you, thank you for not selling your Soul, the gift that GOD HAS GIVEN YOU IS PRICELESS, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR INNER PEACE, PRAYING FOR YOU MS. HILL, The LORD said there's a light on a Hill and your light gleans BRIGHTLY 🐑😇🛡
Lauryn Hill, I love her soulful sound. I'm thankful she didn't sell her soul to the industry. The bible says, "Choose you this day whom you will serve" (Joshua 24:15).❤
@Landre Wilkinson Yesss I have that full Soundtrack from Claudine..I had to order it from this oldie but goodie store in JACKSONVILLE FLA...IN 1999 PAID 30BUCKS! WOULDVE PAID 100 IF I HAD TOO!!😘❤❤💯💯💯💯YES I STILL GOT IT!👌🏽💋
Yes she did SANG this from the HEART and I LOVE IT SO MUCH THAT IT MAKES MY SOUL SMILE AND LIGHT UP!! But it wouldn’t be no LAURYN HILL IF IT WASN’T FOR OUR LATE GREAT CURTIS MAYFIELD🕊!!! SHE’S SECOND TO NONE 👑 BUT HE MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR HER TO BLESS IS TWICE.. GOD BLESS BOTH RIGHTEOUSLY!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I just love it when legendary songs are covered by more modern artists... Curtis Mayfield would most definitely be proud of what the GREATEST female musician (in my opinion) did with his treasured gem.
girl you sing your ass off.we have a bunch of wanna bes they are calling divas.iam waiting for you to come back and show them how its done..i dont care what folks say you have a gift from god and i wish you would come back and share your voice with us.dont make me wait to long lauren lynn
I was there at the Curtis Memorial in LA in 2000, 20 meters away from Lauryn as she sang this song. My favorite Curtis song. She was so cool and so fragile, crying behind her sunglasses. I will never forget this day. Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder were also fantastic. As mr Wonder shouted this day: CURTIS WILL LIVE FOREVER!
I love her version of this song . Simply beautiful
Something about hearing Lauryn Hill sing the word 'righteousness' just FEELS SO GOOD...
When a poetess sings a poet's song it sounds like this. Thank you Lauryn for singing, and Curtis for writing! My second favorite version right behind Gladys, and that is saying a lot!
These are the makings of you.!!!!. Of course, the original creator of their crafts will always be rejuvenate to a New realm. Thanks Lauren Hill. You always hold a high respect for your musical gift. Queen Lauren Hill. Peace.
@@christineharris5406 So glad ones are still listening to this great music
Curtis Mayfield.... was smiling from beyond when she sang this.... how could he not..... simply beautiful Lauryn......
Well said, King Curtis.
Stole your words. God job
I couldn’t have said this any better praise God! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
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I played this version at my 2-day-old, granddaughters' "Homegoing" services! It was between this & Slyeena Johnson's (also beautiful) version! This is the 1st time I have listened to this song 🎵 since 2018! Today is her sister's 1st birthday 🎂! I'm just reminiscing on her sweet spirit & celebrating the gift of the abundance of life (I have twin granddaughters due in January & another grandbaby (I think/ feel it's a boy) due in April! God is still faithful to a thousand generations... Deuteronomy 7:9 ❤️🙏🏽🦁❤️ 👶🏽👏🏽!!!
Ms Lauryn did a fine job with this classic. Her voice, with its nuances, is perfect for this cover. She's a natural fit! Mr. Curtis's rendition is still my fav. though!
Kathy Gabriel glen
Really nice version of a great classic.
Although Curtis Mayfield is the poet and Father of the original and best version, Ms Hill ROCKED her interpretation!
Actually Gladys Knight sang it better .
Rocked it. No one could funk it better. Other then Curtis himself.
And she's doing this without the help of studio-level acoustics and mastering. Open-air mic and she still pushes her range to her limits. Powerful. -- _the Boogie of the eL_ -- nuf said
YuDuTheMath Ive always thought it was better without the studio touch. It's sounds more human.
YuDuTheMath glen
She's perfect! ❤
YuDuTheMath I’m male singer. Lauren Hill four, octave vocal range & ad-lib. The best everrr.🙏🏾.
My girl. 4 eva
I don't care who you think you are, listening to Curtis or Lauren sing this record, will definitely make you cry. I had a moment while listening to this and watching my son. I couldn't hold back
aww how sweet.
Bac Hand I was wiping off the tears as I read that comment lol
Gladys night blew this song also
Yes it makes me smile and cry while thinking of my babies esp when Curtis sings it.
How you leave GLADY'S out that equation Family? Lol
she poured her soul into this, I love it.
aqueenfromphilly glen
What a voice....you can't duplicate it.
I'm over here in tears....Omg this is beautifully sung...
My Lady Feel What Your Say'n and I'm a Grow Man!!! This is Song is Song So Beautiful, The Live Music. My Lady I Was at The Live. An I just Could Help The Tears From Falling...
Lee Betts
Love this song . Love Lauryn
I miss Lauryn being in the industry man we need her. She was too real 4 the game smh
yup and still is
Julius Lewis glen
Julius Lewis:glen
If I could stop my tears from falling, I could respond. ❤️ I love all three 💘
So beautiful. The lyricism, tendness and vulnerability of Lauren's voice is amazing . It adds beauty to anything she sings. Very seldom are the remakes as beautiful as the original versions, but her version is as beautiful as Curtis's original version..
Check out Tamar Braxton she covered and killed it too!!😊👍🏼✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
This is song just hurts so much. How much can a heart bear. love of all mankind is too much for one heart.
SHE IS THE GREATEST ARTIST EVER TO ME SUCH INNOVATION AND INSPIRATION THANKS LAURYN FOR BLESSING US WITH YOUR GIFT
She is 2nd to none 👑
Such a beautiful, Beautiful song being sung by an angel.....cherish your culture people.
She has a voice of purity gold respect sis love an respect always mrs hill
One of the greatest songs ever written and there are many. A woman who sings this is the type of woman I’d love to meet.
Please forgive me I hadn’t realised how brilliant she is.
Absolutely the most beautiful song ever!!poetry!
"You're second to none"
🔥Yes people she's talking to you
PRAISE GOD🤍
Lauryn..😌
Very Good Music❤️
I Love you Lauren you"re a beautiful light in this world. Crying,,,, EXCELLENCE!!!
I have been a massive fan of Curtis Mayfield for over 30 years and this is probably my favorite of all of his songs.
never knew this version existed.
I am not a fan of covers or remakes but she did this beautifully.
Nick Pernet Say it again! LOL
Gabriel Millines ?
That she did the cover version beautifully. It just means that I agree with you.
Gabriel Millines ok cool
You need to listen to Slyleena Johnson's cover of it; Lauren and Syleena have AMAZING vocals!!!
WOW, she did a great job. I'm sure Curtis Mayfield approves❤
It's PURE SOUL!
Such a soulful and sultry voice!! Dope!!
This song is beautiful. I like all versions: Curtis Mayfield. Gladys Knight, Angie Stone and Lauren Hill. The words are poetry in love
I said the same thing.. named all who sings this Beautiful poetry
But i think Lauryn could have done a tid better..
Lady-t-Michelle, this was so well written to acknowledge Mr. Mayfield's genius, and the talent of these other fine artists! Oh, you forgo to mention Aretha Franklin, and it was chosen for the closing scene in "Jumping the Broom"..
First time I’m hearing this I love it and Curtis Mayfield’s version ! Nai Palm’s version is so beautiful too 🤩Going to listen to Gladys Knight, and Angie Stones version next !
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Nai Palm’s version, enjoy.
Sir Curtis Mayfield. Genius. R.I.P. See you when I get there
Somewhere there should be for all the world to seeA statue of a fool made of stoneThe image of a man who let love slip through his handsAnd then just let him stand there all aloneAnd there on his face a gold tear should be placedTo honor the million tears he's criedAnd the hurt in his eyes would show so everyone would knowConcealed is a broken heart insideSo build a statue and oh build it highSo that all can seeThen inscribe the world's greatest foolAnd name it after me
Not bad, Lauryn. This is not an easy song to cover but you did a creditable job. I think Curtis would be proud!
lauren you are a beautiful young lady i love the way you sing this wow
The epitome of beauty.. Looks, voice, & spirit.
Personally I think this is the best version of the song. It moved me in so many ways and made think of loved ones who have passed.
A beautiful song sang beautifully.
LAURYN HILL PUT THE HURT ON THIS SONG
Lauryn, She Got It.
WOW!!! I know she would have made Curtis Mayfield happy!!!
lima bima Yes she would. Gladys Knight did a great job singing it too.
lima bima they both made aretha happy though))
+GolGaooo Uhm... it's not even her song. And as a huge Aretha fan, I think Syleena Johnson's, Curtis', Gladys', and Lauryn's stand before hers. She is very known for taking covers and expanding on them, but with this song, it seemed self indulgent. #justmytwocents
proud of you love you grandma
lima bima ppl ivy
LIVING LEGEND!!!!!
Sing it Lauryn!!!! ❤❤
Wow, She has the voice of an angel.
Well done. The righteous way to go
I can't stop listening to this!!
toyabush repeat all day 😮
How and why does this not have more views!
Genius Song. Timeless.
Amen! These are the makings of you!
The righteous way too go...💖💖❤❤💟💟💞
Hey, I love Curtis, and Lauryn only add to his compilation; she compliment it. I think that when you here both of them together, It's the best.
Gladys Knight killed this song. It touches your soul.
Kimani Cadney I agree with you!!! Gladys Knight Truly brings out this song like no other. 🙏🏼
Yes...Curtis too. This version makes me want to cry...the other 2 versions make my heart want to burst with love.
I’m a huge lauryn hill fan but Gladys rendition made it magical
Love lauryn and gladys but Curtis made me fall in love with this record. Makes my soul happy.
Yesss!!
Your second to none !....That Voice that Voice .Took me back to Sister Act.
I love Lauryn;s voice. Listen to Gladys's version..wow
Tamarr Braxton is bad too!
Aretha, Angie Lauryn, all have done stellar jobs remaking this song!!!!!
My first hearing Lauren's cover of this Curtis Mayfield classic...awesomely smooth at its best! Love It!
Sooo proud of you, thank you for not selling your Soul, the gift that GOD HAS GIVEN YOU IS PRICELESS, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR INNER PEACE, PRAYING FOR YOU MS. HILL, The LORD said there's a light on a Hill and your light gleans BRIGHTLY 🐑😇🛡
One of my favourite Lauryns....sublime...!!!
Lauryn Hill, I love her soulful sound. I'm thankful she didn't sell her soul to the industry. The bible says, "Choose you this day whom you will serve" (Joshua 24:15).❤
I'm so in love with this song...
Wow, this is amazing! Ms. Lauryn killed it. And I loooooove Glady’s one and this one is comparable.
WOW words cant describe how powerful her vocals are in this song....love her version to death
you got it...baby girl!!!
Lauryn Is A Beast!!!! Thats Only Thing I Can Come Up With!!! (Praise God)
*Make America "Lauryn" again*
yes Lauryn! sang it
i miss you so much lauryn! come back!
This is soul. Folks, I am so biased towards music prior to 1990 in the R&B genre...this is song is up there with Curtis's rendition, if not better!
You should hear Gladys Knight...Sing it! Offof her ❤ "Claudine" movie Curtis wrote all the songs on the Claudine sountrack
@Landre Wilkinson Yesss I have that full Soundtrack from Claudine..I had to order it from this oldie but goodie store in JACKSONVILLE FLA...IN 1999 PAID 30BUCKS! WOULDVE PAID 100 IF I HAD TOO!!😘❤❤💯💯💯💯YES I STILL GOT IT!👌🏽💋
Yes she did SANG this from the HEART and I LOVE IT SO MUCH THAT IT MAKES MY SOUL SMILE AND LIGHT UP!! But it wouldn’t be no LAURYN HILL IF IT WASN’T FOR OUR LATE GREAT CURTIS MAYFIELD🕊!!! SHE’S SECOND TO NONE 👑 BUT HE MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR HER TO BLESS IS TWICE.. GOD BLESS BOTH RIGHTEOUSLY!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Man she sound great, Curtis Mayfield would be happy to hear her sang this! Wow
I love Gladys version but this is amazing too.
I can't believe not even half a million,SMH!!! THIS IS DOPE!!!
OK YEAH SHE KILLED IT...TBH I DIDNT THINK ANYONE COULD DO A ACTUAL GOOD VERSION BUT SHE DID SO BIG UP
Beautiful lady beautiful remake
If their was ever a person to sing as great like Curtis.... Lauryn Hill was the right person to do so.
The industry needs her back.
Oh I how miss her music
L'auren a one a We (US) a (Eh) !!!!
Bless you Lauren, fight the good fight!
SIsta Souljah!
This song is offically my favourite tune
this song is so so beautiful lauren sings it so wonderfully nice and curtis Mayfield and .s diva Gladys knight
How could I not have that album! I am getting careless!Hope I can find the hard copy!
I LOVE her.And I miss her.😭
Lol.# beautiful
Essa mulher foi um anjo mesmo!
I hear you dear,I hear you.
Come back to us Mrs. Hill
I DIDNT know that she sung this song. loves it.
I just love it when legendary songs are covered by more modern artists... Curtis Mayfield would most definitely be proud of what the GREATEST female musician (in my opinion) did with his treasured gem.
crazy ! killing it
NICE!!!..I love her voice
every morning like coffee
She left as well as CURTIS did ... PERFECT...
Love it!!!
Out of tthe Curtis Mayfield songbook #genius
rufus317 Curtis' version is still my favorite.
Candace Smith
Chill bumps!
I meant to say Curtis here's her singing this in the Havens ... wow awsome job I do agree with you
Aretha killed this song
Yes Lauren!!!
Still listening in 2024 ❤
Wow .. ❣❣
Please l boogie come back music needs you soooooooooo much this crap that being pushed as music has to stop
girl you sing your ass off.we have a bunch of wanna bes they are calling divas.iam waiting for you to come back and show them how its done..i dont care what folks say you have a gift from god and i wish you would come back and share your voice with us.dont make me wait to long lauren lynn
Real Talent
Grateful for this 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾