Wyclef - If I was president (Chapelle Version)

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  • @arturouruena8806
    @arturouruena8806 8 років тому +279

    big difference is chappelle version has so much more hurt and feeling in his voice. But The Radio wont play this. Tell The Children The TRUTH!!!

    • @marzb5231
      @marzb5231 8 років тому +3

      Arturo Uruena yes!!! #onelove

    • @heshakgreene7801
      @heshakgreene7801 7 років тому +1

      Arturo Uruena exactly this version is the truth

    • @killagraphics9106
      @killagraphics9106 6 років тому

      Arturo Uruena facts fam

    • @Caribbeanbakedbeans
      @Caribbeanbakedbeans 6 років тому +4

      The truth is this guy held a donation for Haiti but at the end of the collection he kept the money

    • @IBENOUTMYMIND
      @IBENOUTMYMIND 5 років тому

      @@Caribbeanbakedbeans
      Say what? Dam thats cold...
      I assume its true, no one would make that up. ✌🏽

  • @tunafish7081
    @tunafish7081 5 років тому +40

    I saw this on Chappelle show when i was super young, and this shit has always stuck with me.

  • @nicholaskierstead9602
    @nicholaskierstead9602 10 років тому +120

    This song STILL hasn't had the recognition it deserves.. this man is the truth. shit speaks to the soul.

  • @easdasalvi
    @easdasalvi 9 років тому +124

    unbelievable how the live unplugged version destroys the studio recorded version SMH!

    • @litoiglesias724
      @litoiglesias724 9 років тому +2

      Yea!

    • @missjem79
      @missjem79 9 років тому +2

      And so little views, oh and btw House of 1000 corpses is my favourite horror movie.

    • @chiefnochillsteph4146
      @chiefnochillsteph4146 8 років тому +5

      so true I was looking for the studio recording and was so disappointed so I purposely searched the chapelle show version lol

  • @justvic86
    @justvic86 10 років тому +56

    He was so in his zone you could feel it

  • @woodenloonynickel
    @woodenloonynickel Рік тому +1

    Brilliant Singer. I Do Love Those Shining Points of Light in the swamps of Washington D.c./a.d. i maus

  • @nickbuddy111
    @nickbuddy111 10 років тому +22

    So glad Wyclef decided to do this in front of our entire nation. Monumental, and so far different from the other versions of this song, it really speaks to what this songs true message is. Love.

  • @younghorsetv6369
    @younghorsetv6369 8 років тому +51

    I know some so poor, when it rains thats when they shower, screaming fight the power!

    • @adblockevery1243
      @adblockevery1243 7 років тому +4

      My favorite line in the song. So powerful you can see it in your mind's eye.

    • @shanestephens4728
      @shanestephens4728 4 роки тому

      That’s when the vulture devours

  • @Redpandadoood
    @Redpandadoood 10 років тому +24

    See I love this part of UA-cam were all these calm peaceful people in the comments and no dum argument so thank you for posting this

    • @Ty-Mirrors
      @Ty-Mirrors 5 років тому

      Redpandadoood that’s because only people who enjoyed it on Chappelle show are going to UA-cam it

    • @MeowthRocket
      @MeowthRocket 3 роки тому

      It's a powerful song with a powerful message. We can be one.... But we need one to lead us to that serenity. We are not wallets, we are not pawns... we are souls. Put aside the war, the money, the fame..... Focus on what matters... Family, Peace, Brotherhood.... One another... we could look for each other.

  • @donaldtheking1026
    @donaldtheking1026 6 років тому +7

    Song will bring tears to ur eyez...so much,in one song

  • @FirstLast-xo2ng
    @FirstLast-xo2ng 6 років тому +28

    This version makes me cry everytime I hear it!! And I'm a middle aged white guy??

  • @chooftop2039
    @chooftop2039 6 років тому +6

    I fell in love with Wyclef Jean's music when I saw him on the Chappelle's Show. I think most people, no matter their background, can feel and relate to this powerful song. Amazing man. Amazing music. ChoofTop approves! :~)

  • @Nolepiere
    @Nolepiere 10 років тому +109

    "They call this rebel music"

  • @___GFY___
    @___GFY___ 4 роки тому +3

    I LOVE this version!! Moving and raw.

  • @ramseydaugherty6642
    @ramseydaugherty6642 7 років тому +1

    My name is Ramsey, life long TEXAN 37years old, man of principle & integrity. This song is real! I'm a life long fan of guys like Robert Earl Keen, & of course THE HOUSTON ASTROS. I say this with love to all, I enjoy good real music

  • @kevinewing8004
    @kevinewing8004 9 років тому +22

    Way better then other version

    • @deecov12
      @deecov12 9 років тому +1

      Yes it is!

  • @aantman1
    @aantman1 11 років тому +40

    Tell the children the truth...

  • @tonythehitman1
    @tonythehitman1 5 років тому +3

    It's 2019 and I had to go back and listen to this song. It's the truth!!!

  • @christopherwhite4458
    @christopherwhite4458 Рік тому +1

    They need to hear this now !!!

  • @bigst05
    @bigst05 6 років тому +5

    So much power in this live performance.

  • @erickcartman8758
    @erickcartman8758 5 років тому +1

    I always liked Wyclef, but this performance blew my mind the first time I seen it. It’s still poignant, relative and thoughtful all these years later. Keep playing the rebel music Wyclef and always scream FIGHT THE POWER! ✊✊✊

  • @supahdupahplayahmacknumbah1
    @supahdupahplayahmacknumbah1 8 років тому +16

    This puts a fire in mt heart and I want to change the world fuck bein president we need to stand up as people and do something about all the wrong goin on lets make it right!

    • @remieres
      @remieres 8 років тому +3

      Presidents don't change the world. Revolutionaries do. Those who move the nation without needing an election to make it real. Dr. MLK Jr. Was more than president. The people will grow bored in 2 years of who ever the president is.

    • @khalidam1999
      @khalidam1999 7 років тому +2

      SupahDupahPlayah MackNumbah1 unfortunately, my friend, that can not happen. Good and Evil will stay the same, they will keep themselves in balance. No matter what we all try to do, that Ancient Evil will remain here amongst us. Ever since the dawn of time, that Evil has been here. We have tried all sorts of different ways to combat it, but it only had gotten worse. Religions, Politics, Wars, Rallies, none of them had worked. Now I do try to hope and help in a better future for the next generation, but this is a fact that we all must come to face. Evil does not stop in this world, it only becomes stronger.
      When we kill people who have done Evil things, it does nothing. When the first Evil man was killed, his son had vowed for vengeance and it has been that way ever since. What is happening today is no different. One Good man kills an Evil man, thus making the Evil son vow vengeance and thus making the Good man into an Evil man. The battle of Good and Evil is just a see-saw of muderous conflict that is impossible to avoid or stop. No war on record is longer than this one, nor has there been one more studied by man.
      As you may guess, I am a religious man. But I believe that this is a truth that any man or woman can accept. We all know what comes next in this chapter and we all fear it. Each and every one of us.
      I do not wish for peace because it will not be granted to us. I only look toward what awaits us. I may sound crazy or suicidal or what not, but that's because none of you can think outside of that societal prism. So embedded of it that you have gotten comfortable and call it home. You hardly know your identities.
      But I am not here to speak of that. That speech may be given at another time. For now, enjoy whatever time you have left, young or old, for I will do the same.

    • @khalidam1999
      @khalidam1999 7 років тому +2

      SupahDupahPlayah MackNumbah1 within human nature, we make errors, regardless of knowing or not. I understand that you are emotionally moved by this song, but please do not let it misguide you.
      It's funny. I keep feeling like trying to simply tell you to convert to religion. But I would be darned if I would do that to you.
      But I do tell you this. Without religion, I would not have been able to give you this knowledge.
      So I will be honest with you and try not to offend you or anyone else in any way. I truly think that you should just test out a religion if you are not religious. And if you are religious, read more about the struggle of Good and Evil in said Holy Book.
      Well it looks like I did what I said I wouldn't. At least I can have an easy mind about doing all I could to assist you, though you might feel that you didn't need it.
      Stay safe and please think of my words. It may put some ease on your mind as well.

    • @supahdupahplayahmacknumbah1
      @supahdupahplayahmacknumbah1 3 роки тому

      @@khalidam1999 thank you.

  • @jademay9047
    @jademay9047 5 років тому +2

    I still love this song and I was looking for this song and now todays the day I find it

  • @angelvicente8319
    @angelvicente8319 5 років тому +3

    This sweet jam is more relevant than ever.

  • @jeidizzle7966
    @jeidizzle7966 11 років тому +8

    need to be listenin to dem lyrics

  • @JHATDRUMMER1976
    @JHATDRUMMER1976 9 років тому +38

    wyclef is this generations bob marley

  • @redcrow2099
    @redcrow2099 6 років тому +4

    this is the best version of this song 😌

  • @bobtony6036
    @bobtony6036 10 років тому +15

    best version

  • @jacksonmorand6349
    @jacksonmorand6349 7 років тому +5

    true classic this shoulda been the main version

  • @charles5968
    @charles5968 3 місяці тому +1

    This song is now relevant since last Saturday 7/12/24

  • @2GUNSUPBNMshraygriffin684
    @2GUNSUPBNMshraygriffin684 10 років тому +2

    Speak dat real shit wyclef !!!!(rebel music) i love it fite the power

  • @yeedbush
    @yeedbush 9 років тому +19

    Dave Chappelle Show bought me here

  • @fergyfergferguson6599
    @fergyfergferguson6599 5 років тому

    Goosebumps man....just goosebumps. Real is real...there is no denying it.

  • @SoloJolo17
    @SoloJolo17 11 років тому +5

    thank you for uploadin this. thank you thank you thank you

  • @colossalTHREAT
    @colossalTHREAT 7 років тому +5

    Now that's a brotha with soul

  • @Dre-uu1zc
    @Dre-uu1zc 2 роки тому

    When I heard this song the first I might have been 12. I’m 25 now, it’s crazy how this give me tha same chills.

  • @awakenede4485
    @awakenede4485 2 роки тому

    Idk why this is my FAVORITE version!

  • @n0u0m0b065332
    @n0u0m0b065332 4 роки тому

    Thank you for posting this. This version just has so much feeling. We all know the Comedy Central vultures would never make it available

  • @levarmayberry8108
    @levarmayberry8108 4 роки тому

    I can't RUN now !!!! Challenge myself MENTALLY !!!! READY

  • @nathanbrooks7515
    @nathanbrooks7515 8 років тому +1

    I love it,,even more then studio version

  • @macn_cheeze
    @macn_cheeze 10 років тому +8

    "Yeah that's the truth right there."

  • @emmetrost6393
    @emmetrost6393 6 років тому +3

    So glad i heard this on Dave Chappell Show

  • @blackgirlfly
    @blackgirlfly 10 років тому +9

    wise man, very wise

  • @brandonsteele5951
    @brandonsteele5951 Рік тому

    Goosebumps ❤.

  • @bertabickham7507
    @bertabickham7507 8 років тому +4

    this should be the speech of all race! #TELLUSTHATRUTH

  • @demarquesross6932
    @demarquesross6932 9 років тому +2

    I love that song

  • @nubiansioux6512
    @nubiansioux6512 9 років тому

    I LOVE how his voice goes in and out like Alanis Morissette's it gives me goosebumps!!

  • @keishastjohn1447
    @keishastjohn1447 6 років тому

    I love this song!

  • @garnerday7149
    @garnerday7149 8 років тому +1

    thanks for the inspiration.

  • @PS-mj8hl
    @PS-mj8hl 4 роки тому

    Still hits home in 2020

  • @mike3891973
    @mike3891973 6 років тому +2

    Tell them the truth about MLK, tell them the truth about JFK. amazing that singing about truth and helping people is considered rebel music. Our world is crumbling

  • @jodypinnock536
    @jodypinnock536 9 років тому

    he's a amazing artist bobs influence is all over his music

  • @kennethgibson288
    @kennethgibson288 5 років тому +2

    Real music here!

  • @MackFarleyComedy
    @MackFarleyComedy Рік тому

    2023, this song really is underrated because the truth hurts

  • @narcissistskryptonite5734
    @narcissistskryptonite5734 7 років тому

    I remember watching this as a kid

  • @undefinido
    @undefinido 9 років тому +77

    you too close man

  • @jasmondwilson
    @jasmondwilson 11 років тому +5

    He said a lot there yo

  • @JJW48002
    @JJW48002 4 роки тому +2

    Chappelle show being on Netflix brought me back here

  • @thelightxi
    @thelightxi 9 років тому +20

    THEY CALL IT REBEL MUSIC HOW YOU CAN REFUSE IT!!!!!!!

    • @missjem79
      @missjem79 9 років тому +2

      Best line in the song

  • @Staxagrip
    @Staxagrip 7 років тому +2

    hitten them heart chakras.

  • @nitro3318
    @nitro3318 6 років тому

    Still so good ❤

  • @motorhead1884
    @motorhead1884 7 років тому

    to you 37 people who gave this song a thumbs down you are part of the problem not our solution...!!!!!

  • @Elecktricd00m
    @Elecktricd00m 4 роки тому +1

    SHOUT OUTS TO THE CHILLS ALL OVER MY BODY

  • @ohhhmygawd5665
    @ohhhmygawd5665 3 роки тому

    Tell the children the truth 💯

  • @chasbishop8044
    @chasbishop8044 8 років тому +1

    This song live was it!!!

  • @stevenwenzel2250
    @stevenwenzel2250 7 років тому +1

    So raw

  • @aehoneyfarm5099
    @aehoneyfarm5099 9 років тому +1

    good stuff

  • @plainjaneblues
    @plainjaneblues 2 роки тому

    As a First Nations individual, 2:00 is the the most poignant part of this song; however, it all should be listened to & contemplated upon as it is played every day, in every town, in every language, in every country until humanity understands & begins to make amends for how we have wronged one another far too often & far too long.

  • @wellsleyhehr
    @wellsleyhehr 4 роки тому +2

    How are black lives matter protesters not blaring this?

  • @brandonbasler2220
    @brandonbasler2220 7 років тому

    this song makes me want to something about the shape our country is in

  • @slimedaniels7959
    @slimedaniels7959 4 роки тому

    Shyt so hard still here in 2019

  • @mrwarn8101
    @mrwarn8101 3 роки тому +1

    If u came here from the Chappell show, ur awesome

  • @jamesward6833
    @jamesward6833 9 років тому

    Can someone tell me some other good song by him? This is very well done, love to hear more.

    • @easdasalvi
      @easdasalvi 9 років тому

      home till November

    • @nickchemist3722
      @nickchemist3722 5 років тому

      It’s “ gone til November “ not home . I would suggest knocking on heavens door, where fugees at , baby daddy

  • @nuknuk3912
    @nuknuk3912 7 років тому

    Bruh... This is so feel

  • @mindyours7035
    @mindyours7035 6 років тому

    Here 2018 .. only reason this version isn't my favorite because he doesn't say .. "theyed go back to work Monday"

  • @hhproductions4568
    @hhproductions4568 3 роки тому

    The best version to me

  • @drinkteaeveryday
    @drinkteaeveryday 10 років тому +15

    Imagine Daves disgruntled white character getting shocked and saying 'oh i dont know about that' for all the true things being said on this song. hahahahaha. .

  • @_SamC_
    @_SamC_ 3 роки тому

    Why is this so much better than the original song
    I think it’s the pain and meaning behind it, the suffering African Americans have endured is unacceptable and massively misunderstood by the white people. As a white kid i didn’t get taught any of this shit as a kid and it shocks me now that I’m painfully aware how much suffering they have endured for no good reason.

  • @christophercruz1513
    @christophercruz1513 6 років тому

    this version is better than the one they sell on cd

  • @rrogers2370
    @rrogers2370 7 років тому

    The world brought me here.

  • @gullahgal2239
    @gullahgal2239 5 років тому

    2019 ✊🏾💪🏾

  • @CoachJRandle
    @CoachJRandle 7 років тому

    This is THE TRUTH

  • @whiteChocolate808081
    @whiteChocolate808081 10 років тому +10

    sheeple don't want to hear this.

  • @kwizzeh
    @kwizzeh 4 роки тому

    Wasn't this performance recorded before the song was finalized? I always thought it was.

  • @signalsoldier
    @signalsoldier 9 років тому +6

    Does anybody know who the bassist is?

    • @ubaubaubauba
      @ubaubaubauba 8 місяців тому

      That Jerry wonder, wyclefs cousin.

  • @bigheadz269
    @bigheadz269 9 років тому +1

    Elect me!

  • @nhaskell
    @nhaskell 6 років тому

    Rebel music!!

  • @job2321
    @job2321 5 років тому

    Tell em the truth!! Children of Moses

  • @PeculiarJake
    @PeculiarJake 3 роки тому

    R.i.p

  • @JasonEyer
    @JasonEyer 10 років тому +1

    "They" call this Rebel music...and thats why we call them "they".

  • @denza70
    @denza70 7 років тому +1

    Should of put this onto your new album instead of the studio it's good but no we're close as this one

  • @chicohutchinson8379
    @chicohutchinson8379 9 років тому +1

    What is that he's doing with his voice were it sounds like it's waving in and out

    • @lgnlint
      @lgnlint 9 років тому

      +chico hutchinson I think he's shaking his head back and forth.

    • @MoralityPolice
      @MoralityPolice 6 років тому

      It's called vibrato, it's a vocal technique used to enhance prosody.

  • @Itsbobbbby
    @Itsbobbbby 7 років тому +2

    jay heff kay

  • @TruthSeekerAlways
    @TruthSeekerAlways 5 років тому

    Deep

  • @dcquence
    @dcquence 8 років тому +4

    Dem minor chords

  • @babat3151
    @babat3151 7 років тому

    but the thumbnail showed me Wale ...........Loool

  • @davidcore8295
    @davidcore8295 5 років тому

    But the radio won't play this, they call it rebel music. HOW CAN YOU REFUSE IT. Children of Moses..............Music calls out history.

  • @tonydiablo6976
    @tonydiablo6976 6 років тому +3

    Tell them about JFK

  • @lostinthewoods1267
    @lostinthewoods1267 4 роки тому

    Both the acoustic and his voice sound better in this version. He shoulda redone it like that too

  • @erik0zzy561
    @erik0zzy561 7 років тому

    i i was President...get elected on fri...assanaited on sat....buyerd on sun......then be back to work on monday!