Jennifer Hudson sings Be Grateful with John Legend and The Roots

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  • Jennifer Hudson performing the recently deceased Walter Hawkins classic Be Grateful, with John Legend and the Roots at the Terminal 5 in New York City, on 23 September 2010.
    Directed by Spike Lee. Part of UNSTAGED an original series from American Express.

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  • @blenaris1
    @blenaris1 8 місяців тому +9

    Last year I was diagnosed with Glioblastoma brain cancer. My friend/nephew Quan M Frank always told me to be grateful, there's always someone that's worse off than you. I used to send him gospel songs. I wished I had sent him this before he committed suicide. Thank you Jennifer Hudson, and tell George Huff I said hello..

  • @lalicious37
    @lalicious37 7 років тому +125

    These people are not in a competition. They are singing a beautiful gospel song. If you are only trying to listen for the one who sings it better, than you are really missing out on the spiritual blessing that this song gives.

    • @tonihouston4574
      @tonihouston4574 7 років тому +10

      Nae Mitchell Right...All these keyboard heroes...No matter the interpretation, If God is glorified, He is pleased!!

    • @karmencummings5463
      @karmencummings5463 6 років тому +4

      YES!!!!!! Thanks, Sis

  • @normahill3739
    @normahill3739 Рік тому +21

    Thanks sooo much for the giftedness of Walter Hawkins composing this Gospel masterpiece!! To God be the glory!!🙌🏾

  • @sophiadilworth885
    @sophiadilworth885 5 років тому +43

    This song remind me of going to church in Chicago as a child my mom loved this song RIP Mother.

    • @robertwalls466
      @robertwalls466 3 місяці тому

      I'm from Chicago to and my mom loved it as well and used to sing it with the choir in the back

  • @Aaron-hh5tf
    @Aaron-hh5tf 10 років тому +84

    This girl has been through so much... yet can still give Praise in its purity. With her Faith. It's something we should learn from. If we just had faith the size of a mustard seed....
    God Bless you Jennifer Hudson. Thank you..

    • @patriciaalston1082
      @patriciaalston1082 Рік тому +2

      Talk about it God is with Jennifer. 😍😇😇😇😇😇

  • @ianyork1759
    @ianyork1759 Рік тому +4

    Still listening in 2023 -Yes God!! 🙌🏽

  • @diamondzpearlzcleanerzllc4023
    @diamondzpearlzcleanerzllc4023 7 років тому +110

    Be grateful: That you have the ability and the senses to HEAR this, everything in life is NOT about competition. Especially when it comes to Praising the Lord. All versions are beautiful and from THAT persons heart. When will WE learn that there is ROOM for us all. And yes, I know that everyone has their own opinion. But we should be worried about receiving the word and the message not WHO sang it better in "own minds." Bless everyone that has sang this. And let us all be GRATEFUL.

    • @lakeeshadavis4390
      @lakeeshadavis4390 6 років тому +2

      It's not that. John legend shouldn't have tried to put his own spin on an instrumental that was already perfect.

    • @jenniejanine1976
      @jenniejanine1976 5 років тому +7

      @Diamonds & Pearl Cleanerz LLC -Spoken like a true gem. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, gentleness, and empowering honest enlightenment.

    • @antjanubikalimastellah4537
      @antjanubikalimastellah4537 2 роки тому +2

      Omgoodness... u and these tear jerking words...😘🙏🖤🙌💯... yes room for us all...if not we all wont be here... more life and divine guidance & provisions to you and yours... be well.

    • @wondergirl.lifewonderful7033
      @wondergirl.lifewonderful7033 2 роки тому

      @@antjanubikalimastellah4537 o

    • @troyseay9114
      @troyseay9114 2 роки тому

      Well said, you right about it.

  • @zuri957
    @zuri957 6 років тому +13

    Without Jennifer Hudson I would have never heard this song. This song has reminded me to be grateful in my worst of times. There are a lot of people on here comparing artists, but what they don't realize is that different versions touches people differently. So what might be for you might not be for me. That's why God's talent stretches far and wide.

  • @Tandiweh
    @Tandiweh 10 років тому +58

    I think that Bishop Hawkins WOULD have appreciated this perfromance. He was a humble man and full of love.

    • @marlajones2612
      @marlajones2612 6 років тому

      Tandiweh Yes and amen! He was truly that.

    • @ur5860
      @ur5860 6 років тому

      Facts!

  • @HisOnly17
    @HisOnly17 8 років тому +41

    Not sure how she was able to hold it all together after all she's been through then to sing this song. It would've brought everything back to me. Good job Jennifer.

    • @howardrobinson5393
      @howardrobinson5393 8 років тому +5

      That's the power of her faith

    • @m.leannapeterkin684
      @m.leannapeterkin684 8 років тому +4

      :) That's the love of God & the power of God Himself- we can only go but so far with out own faith, no matter how determined. His strength and the faith of* God;)

  • @greglaw1480
    @greglaw1480 10 років тому +22

    Funny so many criticizing them but maybe God was speaking to someone through the song to be grateful...

    • @One-si6pc
      @One-si6pc 7 років тому +1

      Amen , you are absolutely right . It speaks to my spirit every time !

  • @robertwalls466
    @robertwalls466 3 місяці тому +1

    She didn't disappoint I heard this song playing on BMF last episode and started singing with it cause it was my mom's favorite song and broke down.

  • @mbelka85
    @mbelka85 2 роки тому +14

    Absolutely beautiful performance. Wonderful song.

  • @bosslove50
    @bosslove50 2 місяці тому +1

    Jennifer, beautifully done.

  • @jean002able
    @jean002able 14 років тому +25

    This young lady here can sing her tale off(incredible and amazing). The most versatile female artist in the business. I love love love!!!

  • @babygirl0806
    @babygirl0806 Рік тому +3

    This is a testament & praise song to be grateful for all God has done & is going to do. She has been through a lot!! She has her Faith. That’s why she can sing it. She knows what God has done & is doing in her life. May God continue to bless her & her family. Please don’t forget about John Legend, anointed man of God. Love his voice and song. May God bless him and his family. Just listen to the words. I can’t listen to this song without crying it’s hard. I’m so grateful to God my life hasn’t been the best not complaining I’m a survivor. Grateful to God. 🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️😭

  • @sunasiamoore3781
    @sunasiamoore3781 8 років тому +11

    Saaaaannng Jennifer!

  • @sheltonj20
    @sheltonj20 Рік тому +3

    Did y’all hear her? “In all that I have been through I’m still grateful.”

  • @ezracarter5843
    @ezracarter5843 9 років тому +62

    There are comments saying this person and that person song it better. In the Bible the book of Acts says: "When the Holy Ghost has come upon you, you shall receive power." Regardless who song it, if they song it to the glory of God, and for God, and not for the glory of the audience, nor to the audience, then the power of God is in them and with them.
    I don't know it they are singing to God's glory or entertaining the audience. But I know that they also sing secular music. So if I were to go by the fruit they bear, as the Bible says we should do in Matthew 7:16, well you do the math.
    Psalm 104:33 "I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being."

    • @blazingfebruary7693
      @blazingfebruary7693 6 років тому +5

      Ezra Carter Thank you people need to get that!!! I get so annoyed with comparisons when it comes to singers. Like everything is supposed to turn into a competition. SMH

    • @neneppete4737
      @neneppete4737 5 років тому +5

      I don't care who sings it. I love this song.

    • @melaninblessed1106
      @melaninblessed1106 5 років тому +1

      @@neneppete4737 me too

  • @ted1091
    @ted1091 9 місяців тому +1

    John Legend - what an incredible man. Brilliant and talented and still Humble.

  • @sylviaboose793
    @sylviaboose793 9 місяців тому +2

    I love this Song so beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @carmeshia4950
    @carmeshia4950 4 роки тому +7

    I love this woman 😭💜gods gift to earth

  • @2005Golfguy
    @2005Golfguy 8 років тому +15

    Great presentation By Jennifer Hudson

  • @Vickievld
    @Vickievld 13 років тому +10

    This song is a blessing...be grateful!

  • @SeanFitz08
    @SeanFitz08 14 років тому +4

    She looks and sounds soooo good...

  • @ksr2059
    @ksr2059 7 років тому +7

    Jennifer you KILLED it hon...my God...

  • @mdiggs6365
    @mdiggs6365 Рік тому +3

    Her voice!!! So beautiful

  • @wgegc
    @wgegc 11 років тому +24

    I adore JHud with all my heart, but after listening to Tamar Braxton's version... Even the original sound weird to me. Tamar killed it. She did that! Haha. Love Jennifer, great job!

    • @PresidentialBey
      @PresidentialBey 4 роки тому +1

      Big Ol Facts!!!

    • @keepthefaith2655
      @keepthefaith2655 3 роки тому +1

      I just said this, then read your comment!

    • @BL3SSed-Bliss
      @BL3SSed-Bliss 3 роки тому +4

      Because of your comment, I just went to hear/view Tamar’s rendition. Appreciate the tip!
      I *very much prefer* this rendition here. It sounds so much more soulful to me, and legitimately touched my soul from the start.
      The entire composition is outstanding here, let alone the vocals. And of course The Legendary Roots Crew is incomparable.
      I *LOVE and live* for the fact that we have so much choice, so much FREEdom, so much variety in Life.
      GOD anointed many so everyone could be heard, felt, seen, loved, appreciated, embraced. Not by All, but by Some.
      *THANK GOD/Devine/UNIverse‼️‼️‼️* 🙏🏽🌟💎

    • @1jsilvera
      @1jsilvera 2 роки тому +1

      AGREE Tamars version is something else, not taking anything away from Jhud who is amazing

    • @doveyhandwand
      @doveyhandwand Рік тому +1

      @@BL3SSed-Bliss Listen to Leandria Johnson version.

  • @qubieuphoria
    @qubieuphoria 3 роки тому +9

    OMG I got chills 🥰

  • @ashleystepney44
    @ashleystepney44 8 років тому +28

    She sang this song according to what she has been through.

    • @MusaBrasi
      @MusaBrasi Рік тому +1

      👌🏿

    • @blenaris1
      @blenaris1 8 місяців тому +1

      She mentioned that. God bless her.

  • @GlamGail
    @GlamGail 3 роки тому +1

    I’m here in the PANDEMIC 2021! Sing Jen♥️🙏🏽💐

  • @deaitrajones7
    @deaitrajones7 9 років тому +5

    Thank you God... just for being you..

  • @SummerHeatMissions1
    @SummerHeatMissions1 9 років тому +9

    "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High" (Psa. 92:1).

  • @shieldsff
    @shieldsff 14 років тому +2

    Bless you Jennifer- God will be with you. Prayin' for you !

  • @phyllisgrier8987
    @phyllisgrier8987 3 роки тому +2

    FAV ' sung with High gratitude, song is touching:just words alone,soothing music ; beautifull
    Voices and arrangment,S0 bless

  • @taunyalittle8634
    @taunyalittle8634 7 років тому +7

    Can never get enough

  • @kenyankree
    @kenyankree 9 років тому +11

    Ledisi touched my heart. Her version had me in tears. I luv the original, Tamars was nice but Ledisi was Awesome!!

  • @richardwright9665
    @richardwright9665 9 років тому +35

    This song needs that organ intro, and lynette Hawkins stephens still owns this song

  • @lajoyce8908
    @lajoyce8908 8 років тому +2

    we song this in the choir I was in. love love love this song.

  • @marybrown5992
    @marybrown5992 Рік тому

    Be Greatful ....yesss

  • @stephanieshaffer4131
    @stephanieshaffer4131 6 років тому +3

    I'm always grateful! Amen
    Remix of all times🎼🎵🎶🎙🎹🎸🎷🥁🎻🎺

  • @qrazybone1911
    @qrazybone1911 11 років тому +2

    You people need to stop fussing about whose version is better and who did this and who did that, who didn't do this and that and ect... you need to listen to the message... They are saying just as the late Bishop Hawkins and the family said it years ago... Be Grateful even though times may be hard, even though things may not looking like you might want them to be.. we have to face a little rain sometimes, it wont always be sunny... a little pain makes you appreciate the good times....

  • @laytonrochester
    @laytonrochester 5 років тому +24

    Le’Andria killed this 💯

  • @treywright18
    @treywright18 12 років тому +2

    Imma need you to sat dawn...She killed it..And did better than something you would done.....

  • @JOEL31785
    @JOEL31785 Рік тому

    I watch this video for the background vocals.

  • @theresawilliams5263
    @theresawilliams5263 9 років тому +1

    I am really very grateful for God's Grace and His mercy. Because of Him and what He has done, I now have life everlasting. Thank you Jesus

  • @lonnieoutloudlol130
    @lonnieoutloudlol130 5 років тому +5

    Tamar Braxton takes the cake on this song, her range is better. Jennifier is yelling mostly.

    • @angelo120387
      @angelo120387 5 днів тому

      You sing it better than either one of them tho?🤔🤷🏽‍♂️ Nope

  • @phatboysbakery
    @phatboysbakery 10 років тому +3

    Nice y'all! Love to hear them 2 singing Walter Hawkins classic. I have loved Lashun Pace's version of it too in back in 98.'

  • @biancabraxton1
    @biancabraxton1 8 років тому +4

    She did that Thank u GOD

  • @divadoll606
    @divadoll606 Рік тому +1

    Lovely rendition.

  • @RoeBenJudah
    @RoeBenJudah 8 років тому +8

    Lynette owns this song...nobody can jam it like her...NOBODY!

    • @tiffanytheodore2956
      @tiffanytheodore2956 7 років тому +4

      Roosevelt Pope I'm going to have to respectably disagree. Le'Andria Johnson's version is the best...EVER!!!

    • @RoeBenJudah
      @RoeBenJudah 7 років тому

      Tiffany Theodore Tiffany Tiffany Tiffany...you killing me...smile

    • @tiffanytheodore2956
      @tiffanytheodore2956 7 років тому

      And!!!! She sung the song at the last prophetic second after Karen Clark Sheard backed out.

    • @RoeBenJudah
      @RoeBenJudah 7 років тому

      Tiffany Theodore I hear you...she's got skill. cant argue with that

    • @tiffanytheodore2956
      @tiffanytheodore2956 7 років тому

      I appreciate that. 😃

  • @Queenofsole100
    @Queenofsole100 3 роки тому +2

    *A WHOLE VIBE!* 🔥🔥🎶

  • @ithakayakame8968
    @ithakayakame8968 5 років тому +2

    "Lashun pace" version is my fav like her version best no one sings this song like her.

  • @dreil01
    @dreil01 6 років тому +4

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @patriciaalston1082
    @patriciaalston1082 Рік тому +1

    Well done you two. 🤩😇😍♥️💙💜💚

  • @mikepipslivequotextrader5422
    @mikepipslivequotextrader5422 8 років тому +3

    Blessings raining down on me!

  • @jeremychaisson549
    @jeremychaisson549 4 роки тому +1

    She killed it !!!!

  • @chersatterfield6806
    @chersatterfield6806 6 місяців тому +1

    Jennifer Hudson and John Legend and Friends Ministered:
    "BE GRATEFUL"🙏
    by The Hawkins OHANA (Familia)
    Outstandingly😇❤🙏 5:04 5:48

  • @Ashes2ash22
    @Ashes2ash22 4 роки тому

    RIGHT. NOW. A thousand times Amen.

  • @constancebracy9488
    @constancebracy9488 4 роки тому

    So true God bless the both of y'all for saying that in the choir

  • @quantaeduncan9025
    @quantaeduncan9025 7 років тому +4

    sing Jennifer!

  • @lledrok92
    @lledrok92 10 років тому +2

    Leidisi's performance was on it. Made me shout @ home.

  • @joannehamilton1341
    @joannehamilton1341 Рік тому

    So beautiful Jennifer!

  • @brnsilkysmooth
    @brnsilkysmooth 9 років тому

    I am very thankful this Christmas :)

  • @ChuckvLewis
    @ChuckvLewis 11 місяців тому

    That Hammond organ sounds good in the back. YES SIRR!

  • @adrina911
    @adrina911 10 років тому +2

    They killed this ya'll mad!

  • @deborahcollins5695
    @deborahcollins5695 3 роки тому

    JENNIFER HELD BACK OUT OF RESPECT FOR JOHN LEGEND GOOD JOB JENNIFER I WISH I COULD HEAR YOU SING IT WITHOUT HOLDING BACK.

  • @MoniqueBoea
    @MoniqueBoea 7 років тому +82

    that background is NOT blending well :(

  • @bettymcgruder4962
    @bettymcgruder4962 7 років тому +1

    YES LORD I AM GRATEFUL THANK YOU

  • @mujimike4931
    @mujimike4931 3 роки тому

    Lord I am so grateful for all you have done be glorify hallelujah praise the Lord

  • @padra29
    @padra29 2 роки тому +2

    I was all in til John started singing Sir The Jennifer Hudson did not need your help she had this under control ty for letting her end it tho

  • @pfh3133
    @pfh3133 8 років тому +37

    Don't get me wrong she held her note but when it comes to the Spirit of God it takes the anointing to break the yoke... Either you know about that or you don't know about that.

    • @shanequaaustin8908
      @shanequaaustin8908 6 років тому +1

      pfh3133 she isn't anointed

    • @joywilkins64
      @joywilkins64 6 років тому +1

      Agreed; there's something dark about this version.

  • @doubleddon9598
    @doubleddon9598 4 роки тому

    What is not too like about being grateful, at times people mistake confidence for being self centered but some of Gods people just want to magnify him and Give God the glory because we remember the times when God was our only help and strength. The vocal arrangement is beautiful But the message is most clear, just Be grateful, someone is worse off than you. Praise God in every season!

  • @sanjohnson9865
    @sanjohnson9865 Рік тому

    I dont know why she will not just become a Gospel Artist. She has it....

  • @qrazybone1911
    @qrazybone1911 11 років тому

    God has our best plans in His plans... Trust God..... Be grateful for what he does give you... Praise Him, Love Him with all your heart....

  • @zmearkalle
    @zmearkalle 8 років тому +1

    LOOOOOVE!!!!

  • @renatafnedab3003
    @renatafnedab3003 3 роки тому +2

    Jennifer putting her spin on it with “luttle “ instead of little.

  • @sonja1240
    @sonja1240 2 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @shondagray7576
    @shondagray7576 7 років тому

    my favorite song

  • @tyronemoore1070
    @tyronemoore1070 2 роки тому

    PRAISE THE LORD GOD IN HEAVEN thank you for your patience with me a lowly sinner

  • @Yungz_Capo
    @Yungz_Capo 9 років тому +15

    nothing is wrong with this song
    😢😢😢

  • @sexiinikka
    @sexiinikka 13 років тому +4

    Love this song, love them both, but Kim Burrell has this one!!! Hands down.

  • @nikibb9649
    @nikibb9649 7 років тому

    beautiful❤💯

  • @DewayneHollywood
    @DewayneHollywood 13 років тому +2

    I LOVE JHUD! AND NO SINGER FROMT HIS GENERATION CAN BEAT HER OPRAH SAID IT HERSELF SHE IS THE VOICE OF THIS GENERATION

  • @karmencummings5463
    @karmencummings5463 6 років тому +1

    Thanks to ALL who see the bigger picture!!!! Please allow God to use her as He would have it...This particular singer may be used to bring the lost back to Him. I pray He continues to use her. He used a party (in college) to bring me to Him (I was pissy drunk and high). I didn't grow up in the church, however, my life with Christ has been AMAZING! Please don't be like the parable Jesus talked about with the good samaritan...all the religious and "I think I'm better" passed the man, but the samaritan man took care of him. Sing Jennifer!

  • @poi4son
    @poi4son 12 років тому

    * * * * *
    AWESOME.

  • @KandyIAm
    @KandyIAm 11 років тому

    beautiful

  • @IhnfinityInc
    @IhnfinityInc 5 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @vernajones4383
    @vernajones4383 5 місяців тому

    Exactly

  • @tysonevans506
    @tysonevans506 11 років тому

    EPICLY!!!!

  • @DewayneHollywood
    @DewayneHollywood 13 років тому +1

    @theoneandonly2503 SHE STILL HAS IT SHE DOESNT USE IT AS MUCH ANYMORE SHE USED IT ON A PERFORMANCE SINGING WHERE YOU AT THIS YEAR.

  • @sharonhorsey2342
    @sharonhorsey2342 9 років тому +1

    I am very Grateful there are people worse off then me for sure

  • @margiedaniels489
    @margiedaniels489 8 років тому

    BE GRATEFUL......

  • @MrChappell49
    @MrChappell49 11 років тому

    I agree 1000%

  • @wandajohnson3048
    @wandajohnson3048 7 місяців тому

  • @melissamc7130
    @melissamc7130 10 років тому +1

    Loved it she didn't need John Legend

    • @sllevel
      @sllevel 9 років тому +1

      The song didn't need her either...

    • @richardwright9665
      @richardwright9665 9 років тому

      Paulette Mckenney it's more of a choir background song, but she sung it well

  • @redwings4u2
    @redwings4u2 8 років тому

    excellent

  • @criscris5519
    @criscris5519 10 років тому

    AWESOME MUSICIANSHIP

  • @sugarnae4915
    @sugarnae4915 2 роки тому

    GLORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY 🙌🏾

  • @samanthareed27
    @samanthareed27 Рік тому +1

    My favorite version is with Forrest Whittaker let’s see what this One do❤