Chocolatensexy72 the new movie is good to the point the sisters beat satin stutters ans didn't let him have sista..that the part i like..that should have happen in the original movie
She gave that nigga a "unit" that you can cut glass with. Bitch, I know wtf you got on your mind and that 💩 ain't hap'nin.....unfortunately it happened.
I’m so happy seeing a newer comment cause everyone was talking about how much they love this version than the one starring Whitney Houston and Jordin sparks but only cause sister died in the original but I prefer the newer one cause the old one reminds me of my real life.. one of my older sister died due to drugs but a man was the one who got her into it. Her and I including our older sister use to sing together all the time but she got lost in the very little attention we got I miss her so much. She was a grown women and can’t no one tell an adult how to live
If you pay attention to the movie, you would understand that this movie IS about Sparkle, feeling like she had to live in her SISTER's shadow. The movie is called Sparkle, because once Sister died, Sparkle had to learn that she could be great on her own, by herself... The movie is called Sparkle, because the movie is centered around the building up of her character. It's quite simple if you've ever watched and paid attention to the movie :-)
+YADDIE BUCK No, you certainly are not. And I was young when the original came out, and I can tell you, the older one is more sensual without them even moving around that much. People confuse sensuality with sexuality. And Irene Cara's moves were the sexiest of the three. Her arm and hip movements are so erotic!
+YADDIE BUCK No you're not. I saw the original version of Sparkle at the Uptown Theater in Philly when I was eight(1976) and theater no longer exists. I now own it on DVD and I watch it every time it's on television. Needless to say, it's one of my favorite movies.
@@ErikaSymone I was in the Jr high (8th grade) round 13 yo, at the time in the movie theater. Cable did not come to my town until I was an adult in the 1980s. Didn’t know “cable” tv-I didn’t, maybe adults heard of it. Everyone loved this movie at the time and played Aretha singing this on the radio all the time, but EVERYONE knew it was from the film, but not Aretha singing in the film. This movie was popular at the time and this song, too. 🥰
Great scene. Sista is tripping off drugs but still holding it together. Sparkle was coming out of her shell and feeling herself more. Delores was distracted and too worried about Sista's situation.
Irene Cara just KILLS in this scene. Her movements are so sensual. And the arm gestures are flawless! Smooth as chocolate. She's the standout in this song.
I will NEVER forget the first time I heard this song. I was a little kid in the 70's and somehow it came on TV one afternoon. This was BURNED into my mind. These ladies are gorgeous and I thought they were glamorous stars. Unmatchable. This is the best version. It's got the raw feeling in it. Just flawless.
Yes. I think the others did a good job too but this one really impacted me because we didn't have the exposure to different media we have now. It was so rare to hear good Gospel music too. Where I lived anyway. I have been a Gospel singer my whole life but there just weren't that many good sources where I lived.
If you like the remake, that's fine. But I don't understand not liking the original bc Sister dies. That's what drugs do. They take someone as beautiful and talented as Sister, and they kill them. The original Sparkle was so beautiful, yet so tragic. It was real. You really feel Sister's pain. The remake, like most movies made today, is glossy, sugar coated, and pretty, but that's about it.
Caramel Spice I get what you're saying. But drugs also can take you the route it took sista. Plenty of people in Jail for the same circumstances. But on a lighter note, do you think both of them got the part because the showed how they could go from fine to mess and make it look real?
Right and it seemed more relatable to people from the ghettos trying to make it then they go through all that when they've made it.I'm only 17 years old but my mother raised me on alot of old school movies like this so when I saw the remake I was highly disappointed. They sugarcoated it waaay too much and when was Satin Struthers ever a comedian? Lol they really did a poor job of remaking it and I didn't like the way the songs were sung either
Couldn't have said it any better. The original Sparkle was REAL. A true depiction of what drugs and loving the fast life can do. Especially, for so many girls from the ghetto.
I agree I love the original when it came out I was a teenager but I went to see it like 4 times just to see giving him something real it was so dramatic still my favorite
For those of you saying it looks like Delores did not know the routine (IDK why youtube wont allow my to respond directly anymore?) if you watch the movie you understand why. Sista is being abused, doing drugs, and drifting away. Sparkle is an enabler, but Delores is confused and wants to help. Its called acting. Sista hides behind makeup, Sparkle is young and naive, Delores wears her emotions on her sleeve. It show during this performance. Thats all. Good acting. Havent seen the new one, but yeah...She bumps Sista, Sista gives her the side eye. Its all acting, shes not pulling a 'Michelle'.
Goran Tapavica I also noticed Sparkle's performance to me was the best in this song! Also, because of the character's emotions. I think Sparkle was kind of just coming into her own while Sista is kinda feeling beat up inside.
Goran Tapavica yes we'll spoken. Delores knew sister was being distroyed..that look she gives at end..what is up with u look. I felt what she felt by watching sad...satin was bad news
Goran Tapavica I feel each girl displayed her emotions in song, sister in love with a no good man abusive her, hiding behind beuty and glamor trapped by love.and cannot see the real road. Sparkle watching learning to be confident yet naive abt life and men, Delores strong and confused.she has a direction but does not know how to help her sister,.she is in anger mad at what's going on does not know how to get to sister..sad
Rest in peace Irene Cara We will miss your bright happy smile. We will have to accept that Sparkle wanted to be at Mama Mary Alice's next heavenly birthday party
Rest in peace and birthday wishes to Mary Alice. Part of what makes us remember a year is the dear ones we lose. It is painful to say goodbye to you and our youth, we thank you for your talent that taught us our lessons
I SWEAR THIS IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD, AND THIS BEAT IS SMOOTH. I LOVE , LOVE, LOVE THIS MOVIE. THEY DIDN'T EVEN GET THE CONCEPT OF THIS MOVIE WHEN THEY REMADE IT, PERFECTION SHOULD BE LEFT ALONE. THESE WERE KIDS FROM HARLEM TRYING TO MAKE IT IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS, NOT RICH KIDS WHOSE MOMMA DID NOT WANT THEM TO SING AT ALL. CAN'T MESS WITH PERFECTION. I LOVE THIS MOVIE
star dawson First and foremost this is a ghetto tale! So moving it to the suburbs with a boogie cast didn't work. Those stories have already been told, time and time again. Maybe if I hadn't seen the original it would have been fun but it was cringy. It was raw, it wasn't gritty!
star dawson THIS MOVIE IS AN UNTOUCHABLE CLASSIC. NO ONE NEED NOT DO A REMAKE ON IT, OR IMPROVE UPON IT. IT COULD NEVER MEASURE UP TO THIS FINE ORIGINAL. THOSE ACTORS AND ACTRESSES PLAYED THIS MOVIE TO THE HILT.
I'm only 26 yet I grew up on this Sparkle! Yes this one will always be a classic! It's raw, it's not too glossy or glamorous...it shows you from rags to riches literally! Their struggle in trying to make it "big time" it shows you how a monster can take someone so beautiful as sister and destroy every part of her being til it eventually kills her. You can feel Aretha Franklin Soul presence throughout this movie! Theirs really no comparison, Whitney Houston version was Awesome but it can't touch the "Classic" Never ❤️
Lonette McGee played the hell out of this part 🧐🧐 🤗🤗 She should have been nominated for a Oscar 🧐🧐 these women were just fabulous 😃 Irene Cara is just fantastic and I can't remember the other actress who was also good 👍👍
Channah Racham i mean the actors in the mew ome was good and fantastic singers. i think the glasses in this oe are more classy. also inthe new one sister is ugly
I actually like "BOTH" Sparkles but the original Sparkle has my heart.Lonnette,played the Hell out of Sister.Satin omgg was THE WORST.HE hated women from the bottom of his heart.Beat her and got her strung out on that poison and left her for dead!Hell to Hell,nonstop chaos and turmoil.Thank you,Casey Grimes-Finley,Chicago,Illinois
This is the only version that makes me cry. It’s amazing how different singers bring out different emotions even when they sing the same song. This version is about her risking it all for her first love and you know it’s going to end tragically. Aretha’s version is so sexy and lustful. En Vogue’s is very polished and sexy as well.
This is truly black girl majic Lonette Mcgee terribly underated as an actress . So much soul and class miss this in our community . What the hell happened.
The fact that ridiculous remake is even acknowledged is a slap in the face to this classic and the excellent acting! Pretend it doesn’t exist!! Stop talking about it.
Dont get me wrong- i love EnVogue's version! I use to go crazy evertime it'd come on The Box video channel where you paid for music videos to come on TV lol but seeing this version- Sisters version is so raw and so heartfelt, that its more than a song
@@debragainey8109 I was born in the 80's. Too young to enjoy the movie til late 90's Envogue was my first. Theirs was clean. Riri takes off! Took some time to get use to. Sister's is gritty, tells her story. 3 totally different modes.
i remember a lady in walmart told me about this movie when i was 18 and it took me a year to actually watch it and i watched it over and over! It's now one of my favs and i really hope they do a 2010 version of this. Love this movie!
I personally cannot wait to see this film, im excited to see a more fresh and sparkling new version. I havent watched to whole film but these scences on youtube show that Sparkle was a very inspiring film and im excited for my generation to be inspired!!!! Its about showing courage and hope and bringing love and family together. The actors look great. The film looks very crisp the soundtrack with Rkelly will be immense. RIP Whitney!!!! :-D
Thanks so much for posting this "Classic Movie" Sister-Lionette McGee was absolutely beautiful in this film.! Just love this movie all of them were beautiful. This is "real acting" The transition that sista went through in this movie was so sad. Still one of my all time favorite movies.
Thank you so much for posting. I can't hear these songs enough. In response to a question in my proviate box, the movie came first. Aretha was asked to record the soundtrack to promote the Curtis Mayfield soundtrack. It didn't receive the push & promotion it should have - neither the movie nor Aretha's album. I think its some of Curtis Mayfield's best work, and the original cast did an awesome soundtrack, as well as Ms.Aretha.
GOD BLESS US ALL! Always will love both versions of this song: Aretha and Leonette/Irene. The movie was real, and yes, the girl/Alice does look unrehearsed, which is real. They weren't " polished "yet. Just kids, won a contest, and then bar singing; fast. That was the time. No perfect performances, just singing; they did well. Love, Irene's two beautiful runs in the bridge, as Leonette preaches during it. Great!!Tears. GOD BLESS US ALL, EYES ON JESUS, and EARS TO THE HOLY SPIRIT DAY and NIGHT
This is classic!!! The first time I saw this movie, I was 17yrs old and I wanted to hop on a plane to Hollywood and be in movies. The movie was so raw and so real to life situations. I wanted to be an actress and tell a story just like the characters in the movie. It also made you feel as if you were sitting in the same scene as the actors.
The remake was a completely sanitized version of the original. The grit, hustle, and realism of poverty was completely overlooked. This was primarily because TD Jakes, along with Whitney, who executive produced the film, wanted a more Christian themed storyline. In the original Sparkle was getting in with Sticks whenever they could. In the remake, Sparkle was a virgin all the way through, and Sticks was a cornball. All because of Pastor Jakes' vision. The remake was a complete disservice to the original.
You said it all for me! They had the money for the remake, but not the heart! Wasted talent in the new version. I only enjoyed Whitney. And they changed her character from a maid to a former singer repenting for her wicked ways!
The newer one was so different, I don't even know why they called it a remake, why didn't they just call the movie something else? This is the better version.
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This version was more realistic their showing you how drugs can destroy a beautiful woman. It's about decisions.
Satin Struthers was responsible
And other bad choices, living that Ghetto life. Dreams and hopes for material things 😭
@@keithburley7767 partly. But at the end if the day it was Sister’s decision.
@@ohheybihExactly. He didn't make her take drugs or leave home.
The look in Sista's mother eyes were priceless when she was looking at dude. A real mother don't have to be told she know's. Powerful!
+Chocolatensexy72 He couldn't even look her in the eye.
Chocolatensexy72 the new movie is good to the point the sisters beat satin stutters ans didn't let him have sista..that the part i like..that should have happen in the original movie
Chocolatensexy72 yes Lord that look
She gave that nigga a "unit" that you can cut glass with. Bitch, I know wtf you got on your mind and that 💩 ain't hap'nin.....unfortunately it happened.
Chocolatensexy72 exactly
When her mother looked at her, she knew.... . Mama always knows.
Classic Movie...
Faithful Sinner Yes, always!!
Faithful Sinner amen
She should've won an Oscar for this role. Lonette did a damn good job
Yeah, she was robbed! Not even a nomination.
No one was this vivacious, beautiful or vulnerable as an actress at that year's academy awards, I'm sure.
When you gave your children all of you . They become adults, you have to accept their decisions. Hope for the best , and pray for yourself.
I’m so happy seeing a newer comment cause everyone was talking about how much they love this version than the one starring Whitney Houston and Jordin sparks but only cause sister died in the original but I prefer the newer one cause the old one reminds me of my real life.. one of my older sister died due to drugs but a man was the one who got her into it. Her and I including our older sister use to sing together all the time but she got lost in the very little attention we got I miss her so much. She was a grown women and can’t no one tell an adult how to live
You can still be a parent and not accept their decisions.
If you pay attention to the movie, you would understand that this movie IS about Sparkle, feeling like she had to live in her SISTER's shadow. The movie is called Sparkle, because once Sister died, Sparkle had to learn that she could be great on her own, by herself... The movie is called Sparkle, because the movie is centered around the building up of her character. It's quite simple if you've ever watched and paid attention to the movie :-)
True but Lonnette McKee/Sister stole the show. I don’t think that was the intent… People think of Sister when they think of Sparkle…n
I didn't hate the second Sparkle. I just hate remakes that try to mess with a Classic.
This is CLASSIC!!
😊😊
I pretty much hated it. Not even Whitney could save it. I did like Mike Epps, but I just think they should have left it alone.
Some originals you shouldn’t mess with. This is gold.
I agree priceless
It's not. it's Platinum!!
Lonette played that part. You can hear the pain in her voice. She gave him all that she had.
you trippin'
It was the choke lol
And he beat her ass for it too...smh!
Didn’t she?!?!
Remember watching this maybe a dozen times as a kid
That ending dance routine gets me everytime!!! legit slayed
I was thinking the same thing.
Irene Cara was feeling that shit! I was feeling her, lol.
i still to this day admire Sister's beauty and sassiness
Am I the only one who like the older version better then the new one
+YADDIE BUCK nope I love the original Sparkle
+YADDIE BUCK I like the original.
+YADDIE BUCK No, the original is the best. It is a classic.
+YADDIE BUCK No, you certainly are not. And I was young when the original came out, and I can tell you, the older one is more sensual without them even moving around that much. People confuse sensuality with sexuality.
And Irene Cara's moves were the sexiest of the three. Her arm and hip movements are so erotic!
+YADDIE BUCK No you're not. I saw the original version of Sparkle at the Uptown Theater in Philly when I was eight(1976) and theater no longer exists. I now own it on DVD and I watch it every time it's on television. Needless to say, it's one of my favorite movies.
2024 Anyone still rockin wit the older version?
I was here for the first, and saw it in the theater pre-cable. Never saw the “new” one. 😏
@ I wasn’t thought of when the old one came out but I grew up watching it and I still prefer it!! 🤭
@ 💗💗
@@ErikaSymone I was in the Jr high (8th grade) round 13 yo, at the time in the movie theater.
Cable did not come to my town until I was an adult in the 1980s. Didn’t know “cable” tv-I didn’t, maybe adults heard of it.
Everyone loved this movie at the time and played Aretha singing this on the radio all the time, but EVERYONE knew it was from the film, but not Aretha singing in the film. This movie was popular at the time and this song, too. 🥰
What ya'll know about that grown folks music? One of the greatest old black movies of all time.
Curtis Mayfield is a genius man he conducted two of the greatest sound tracks in our time. Superfly and Sparkle. One of my favorite movies.
Don’t forget “Claudine”!
Don’t forget Claudine!
@@claytonramsey4902 Indeed
Very talented Man🤴🏾
Great scene. Sista is tripping off drugs but still holding it together. Sparkle was coming out of her shell and feeling herself more. Delores was distracted and too worried about Sista's situation.
You can tell by Irene’s dancing Sparkle is coming out of her shell. She was throwing that thang! Yes, Irene! RIP Babygirl
Irene Cara just KILLS in this scene. Her movements are so sensual. And the arm gestures are flawless! Smooth as chocolate. She's the standout in this song.
yes
didn't think nobody noticed
Yes she does. R. I.P❤
it was at this point she was coming into her own. Loved Irene and Lonette in this classic!
I will NEVER forget the first time I heard this song. I was a little kid in the 70's and somehow it came on TV one afternoon. This was BURNED into my mind. These ladies are gorgeous and I thought they were glamorous stars. Unmatchable. This is the best version. It's got the raw feeling in it. Just flawless.
Mark Pinkerton It's that Ghetto Struggle that the song talks about. Too many people always want to equate the "something" just to sex.
Yes. I think the others did a good job too but this one really impacted me because we didn't have the exposure to different media we have now. It was so rare to hear good Gospel music too. Where I lived anyway. I have been a Gospel singer my whole life but there just weren't that many good sources where I lived.
+Mark Pinkerton i saw this at the compton drive in in compton ca ..lol memories
Mark Pinkerton me too
If you like the remake, that's fine. But I don't understand not liking the original bc Sister dies. That's what drugs do. They take someone as beautiful and talented as Sister, and they kill them. The original Sparkle was so beautiful, yet so tragic. It was real. You really feel Sister's pain. The remake, like most movies made today, is glossy, sugar coated, and pretty, but that's about it.
Caramel Spice I get what you're saying. But drugs also can take you the route it took sista. Plenty of people in Jail for the same circumstances. But on a lighter note, do you think both of them got the part because the showed how they could go from fine to mess and make it look real?
Right and it seemed more relatable to people from the ghettos trying to make it then they go through all that when they've made it.I'm only 17 years old but my mother raised me on alot of old school movies like this so when I saw the remake I was highly disappointed. They sugarcoated it waaay too much and when was Satin Struthers ever a comedian? Lol they really did a poor job of remaking it and I didn't like the way the songs were sung either
Truth
Couldn't have said it any better. The original Sparkle was REAL. A true depiction of what drugs and loving the fast life can do. Especially, for so many girls from the ghetto.
I agree I love the original when it came out I was a teenager but I went to see it like 4 times just to see giving him something real it was so dramatic still my favorite
Mama knew what was up from the jump. 😩
Oh Hey Bih THEY ALWAYS DO. WHEN DAUGHTERS GET KNOCKED UP THEY KNOW TOO. WHEN DAUGHTERS RUSH INTO MARRIAGES THEY KNOW TOO. MOMMA KNOWS EVERYTHING.
She lived her whole life in Harlem
Oh Hey Bih They always do!
Yes
The way the mother was looking at dude was so powerful a mother knows when a man or woman means her child no good
...I'm Old School...Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing...
Agree
IKR!!! Nobody could touch Curtis Mayfield on this soundtrack!
The original is so deep. Acting was on 💯! You could really believe sister situation. She did that 👏🏽
GIVES ME CHILLLS.....I dont care how good the remake is.......THIS IS FLAWLESS
The way the mother looked at Satan (speechless) this movie is a classic. .. I hated the remake
P Harris... Momma said she knows a RAT when she sees one!!!
P. Harris the re make was not good too me
The remake was terrible! It failed to capture the message that made this movie a classic--how drugs can destroy and the pitfalls of fame
I will never look at the remake
For those of you saying it looks like Delores did not know the routine (IDK why youtube wont allow my to respond directly anymore?) if you watch the movie you understand why. Sista is being abused, doing drugs, and drifting away. Sparkle is an enabler, but Delores is confused and wants to help. Its called acting. Sista hides behind makeup, Sparkle is young and naive, Delores wears her emotions on her sleeve. It show during this performance. Thats all. Good acting. Havent seen the new one, but yeah...She bumps Sista, Sista gives her the side eye. Its all acting, shes not pulling a 'Michelle'.
Goran Tapavica I also noticed Sparkle's performance to me was the best in this song! Also, because of the character's emotions. I think Sparkle was kind of just coming into her own while Sista is kinda feeling beat up inside.
Goran Tapavica yes we'll spoken. Delores knew sister was being distroyed..that look she gives at end..what is up with u look. I felt what she felt by watching sad...satin was bad news
Goran Tapavica I feel each girl displayed her emotions in song, sister in love with a no good man abusive her, hiding behind beuty and glamor trapped by love.and cannot see the real road. Sparkle watching learning to be confident yet naive abt life and men, Delores strong and confused.she has a direction but does not know how to help her sister,.she is in anger mad at what's going on does not know how to get to sister..sad
I’m not clear on what you’re saying. You’re saying she’s messing on up on purpose? Because she’s confused? I’m not following your logic.
Wow three beautiful singers!
Loved this movie! Lonette and Irene were amazing!
And Ms. Mary Alice
Yes Indeed
Rest in peace Irene Cara We will miss your bright happy smile. We will have to accept that Sparkle wanted to be at Mama Mary Alice's next heavenly birthday party
Rest in peace and birthday wishes to Mary Alice. Part of what makes us remember a year is the dear ones we lose. It is painful to say goodbye to you and our youth, we thank you for your talent that taught us our lessons
RIP MARY ALICE AND IRENE CARA
@@Chanel8-i1n7n Amen
I SWEAR THIS IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD, AND THIS BEAT IS SMOOTH. I LOVE , LOVE, LOVE THIS MOVIE. THEY DIDN'T EVEN GET THE CONCEPT OF THIS MOVIE WHEN THEY REMADE IT, PERFECTION SHOULD BE LEFT ALONE. THESE WERE KIDS FROM HARLEM TRYING TO MAKE IT IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS, NOT RICH KIDS WHOSE MOMMA DID NOT WANT THEM TO SING AT ALL. CAN'T MESS WITH PERFECTION. I LOVE THIS MOVIE
star dawson First and foremost this is a ghetto tale! So moving it to the suburbs with a boogie cast didn't work. Those stories have already been told, time and time again. Maybe if I hadn't seen the original it would have been fun but it was cringy. It was raw, it wasn't gritty!
star dawson THIS MOVIE IS AN UNTOUCHABLE CLASSIC. NO ONE NEED NOT DO A REMAKE ON IT, OR IMPROVE UPON IT. IT COULD NEVER MEASURE UP TO THIS FINE ORIGINAL. THOSE ACTORS AND ACTRESSES PLAYED THIS MOVIE TO THE HILT.
Was sister really singing
RIP Irene Cara. My condolences to the family 🙏
Wow I didn't know she passed on 😱💙🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I'm only 26 yet I grew up on this Sparkle! Yes this one will always be a classic! It's raw, it's not too glossy or glamorous...it shows you from rags to riches literally! Their struggle in trying to make it "big time" it shows you how a monster can take someone so beautiful as sister and destroy every part of her being til it eventually kills her. You can feel Aretha Franklin Soul presence throughout this movie! Theirs really no comparison, Whitney Houston version was Awesome but it can't touch the "Classic" Never ❤️
Lonette McGee played the hell out of this part 🧐🧐 🤗🤗 She should have been nominated for a Oscar 🧐🧐 these women were just fabulous 😃 Irene Cara is just fantastic and I can't remember the other actress who was also good 👍👍
There wasn’t a prettier, more talented, magnetic actress seated at the Oscars that year, for sure. Racism.
That look Moms gave dude....PRICELESS!!!!
Nothing makes my Friday like coming home cracking a bottle of wine and singing along to every Sparkle song 💕💕
The original will always be the best
saw SPARKLE MOVIE, BLEW ME AND MY TWO SISTERS AWAY! THAT movie WAS AMAZING! ♡
Rest in peace Mary Alice . Everytime I watch this scene I will remember my mother and you We will miss your insightful talent
This sparkle was waaaay better than the newer one. smh
I think the only reason people were even interested in the new one was because of Whitney....at least that's why I watched lol
I agree
yeah the new Sparkle was not that good like this classic and right because Whitney Houston played on it.
Agreed!
Channah Racham i mean the actors in the mew ome was good and fantastic singers. i think the glasses in this oe are more classy. also inthe new one sister is ugly
I actually like "BOTH" Sparkles but the original Sparkle has my heart.Lonnette,played the Hell out of Sister.Satin omgg was THE WORST.HE hated women from the bottom of his heart.Beat her and got her strung out on that poison and left her for dead!Hell to Hell,nonstop chaos and turmoil.Thank you,Casey Grimes-Finley,Chicago,Illinois
I love this version of the song best because its real
Watching in November 2019 🥰 Still one of my favorite movies!!! Thank you Mommy for showing me this gem when I was little!
The BEST Sparkle! No other version could ever touch this one!!!!
This is the only version that makes me cry. It’s amazing how different singers bring out different emotions even when they sing the same song. This version is about her risking it all for her first love and you know it’s going to end tragically. Aretha’s version is so sexy and lustful. En Vogue’s is very polished and sexy as well.
This is truly black girl majic
Lonette Mcgee terribly underated as an actress . So much soul and class miss this in our community . What the hell happened.
This is my freakin movie! I wasnt born when it came out, but you can appreciate talent at any age!
The fact that ridiculous remake is even acknowledged is a slap in the face to this classic and the excellent acting! Pretend it doesn’t exist!! Stop talking about it.
I pretend it doesn't exist by not watching it and it being Whitney's last film makes it sad.
@@monilaninetynine3811 right. That is sad. But yeah don’t watch. I’ve never watched it and never will.
I never bothered to watch the remake 😂
R.I.P. Miss Aretha Franklin Queen Of Soul!!!
Dont get me wrong- i love EnVogue's version! I use to go crazy evertime it'd come on The Box video channel where you paid for music videos to come on TV lol but seeing this version- Sisters version is so raw and so heartfelt, that its more than a song
The music ,the music,yall hear them instruments...good music,shout out too old school and our ol,Gs that paved the way.
this is my favorite movie to watch
Mama knew he was THE DEVIL AND DESTRUCTIVE TO HER BABY!
If only she had a daddy she wouldn't have went with the devl
Why would sister Williams moved in with this piece of crap
classic , can't be beat.
I LOVE this movie. I wasn't impressed with the re-make. I thought it was cute. But it didn't make me feel like the OG.
I like this original performance it has that emotion behind the song.
All the versions of this song are amazing and different.
Sigh Canada THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THE REAL ORIGINAL. IT MADE AN IMPACT. I'M ALL FOR THE 1ST ONE.
@@debragainey8109 I was born in the 80's. Too young to enjoy the movie til late 90's Envogue was my first. Theirs was clean. Riri takes off! Took some time to get use to. Sister's is gritty, tells her story. 3 totally different modes.
Unforgettable Memories !!!!!!i love ❤️ this movie the whole soundtrack is the bomb!!!!Sparkle now that’s the movie right there!!!
Aretha Franklin sang this song very well but this is my favorite version Loretta McKey voice is amazing ❤
Yep I love both versions
One of my favorites , RIP Ms Irene Cara
i remember a lady in walmart told me about this movie when i was 18 and it took me a year to actually watch it and i watched it over and over! It's now one of my favs and i really hope they do a 2010 version of this. Love this movie!
Absolutely loving this version.
yes yes yes yes .. reliving moments of my past .. Loved this movie and this soundtrack and cried like a baby when sister died ..
The message was loud and clear to mama. Ouch😭. But mama always knows best💯
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO, IT REMINDS ME OF MY CHILDHOOD!!!! IT WAS WHAT MY SOUL NEEDED!!!!!
this the only version of sparkle I like
I personally cannot wait to see this film, im excited to see a more fresh and sparkling new version. I havent watched to whole film but these scences on youtube show that Sparkle was a very inspiring film and im excited for my generation to be inspired!!!! Its about showing courage and hope and bringing love and family together. The actors look great. The film looks very crisp the soundtrack with Rkelly will be immense. RIP Whitney!!!! :-D
I Love this version. Irene Cara did her thing here.
I enjoy both versions
Lonnette McKee is smoking HOT!
Thanks so much for posting this "Classic Movie" Sister-Lionette McGee was absolutely beautiful in this film.! Just love this movie all of them were beautiful. This is "real acting" The transition that sista went through in this movie was so sad. Still one of my all time favorite movies.
Love this rendition
Beautiful song sisters😊❤❤❤
Love this version!!!
Thank you so much for posting. I can't hear these songs enough. In response to a question in my proviate box, the movie came first. Aretha was asked to record the soundtrack to promote the Curtis Mayfield soundtrack. It didn't receive the push & promotion it should have - neither the movie nor Aretha's album. I think its some of Curtis Mayfield's best work, and the original cast did an awesome soundtrack, as well as Ms.Aretha.
I remember when I saw this movie in the theater with my friends...yes, I am that old.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this movie. I've been watching it since i was a kid. Know all the songs, moves, and can recite all the lines.
The best version!
I saw this movie for the first time yesterday. It's pretty good for an oldie...especially this part.
This is my favorite version because yes Lonnette McKee sang it with deep passion...But EV gets second..lol
+Andre Brown Well they get 3rd Aretha gets 1st & Lonnette gets second
Who ever made the New edition Movie should remake this PERIOD ❤
GOD BLESS US ALL!
Always will love both versions of this song: Aretha and Leonette/Irene. The movie was real, and yes, the girl/Alice does look unrehearsed, which is real. They weren't " polished "yet. Just kids, won a contest, and then bar singing; fast. That was the time. No perfect performances, just singing; they did well. Love, Irene's two beautiful runs in the bridge, as Leonette preaches during it. Great!!Tears.
GOD BLESS US ALL, EYES ON JESUS, and EARS TO THE HOLY SPIRIT DAY and NIGHT
The original will always be my favorite classic! The new version with Whitney will always be timeless. LUV this song forever...
😘 there is no comparison saw it when it first came out this is a classic movie
This is classic!!! The first time I saw this movie, I was 17yrs old and I wanted to hop on a plane to Hollywood and be in movies. The movie was so raw and so real to life situations. I wanted to be an actress and tell a story just like the characters in the movie. It also made you feel as if you were sitting in the same scene as the actors.
"Baby. He's just going to drag you... to the gutter." 😢
Epic and Iconic, memorable scene of the original movie 'Sparkle.' Love this movie! The original that is.
POWERFUL. Its as if they lived it.....
My favorite movies. Thanks for posting.
This is my movie 😍😍😍😩😩😩😩
Damn, this is a classic song. So much soul and rhythm. Like some have said about other classics, I was born in the wrong time period.
The remake was a completely sanitized version of the original. The grit, hustle, and realism of poverty was completely overlooked. This was primarily because TD Jakes, along with Whitney, who executive produced the film, wanted a more Christian themed storyline. In the original Sparkle was getting in with Sticks whenever they could. In the remake, Sparkle was a virgin all the way through, and Sticks was a cornball. All because of Pastor Jakes' vision. The remake was a complete disservice to the original.
You said it all for me! They had the money for the remake, but not the heart! Wasted talent in the new version. I only enjoyed Whitney. And they changed her character from a maid to a former singer repenting for her wicked ways!
My favorite movie ever I can relate to it! They all did a damn good job!!!!
Sang lonette, irene, and dawn!!! They sound too good!!!
I love how Mom (Effie) was giving Satin Struthers that death stare. She made him so uncomfortable 🤣❤️.
The newer one was so different, I don't even know why they called it a remake, why didn't they just call the movie something else? This is the better version.
Lord have mercy ! It just can't get no better than this...Honey, these were the days!
I prefer the this version of the movie better than the 2012 version, I didn't care for that new one...
I feel you
The cutaways, the subtle facial expressions between the set makes the film seem so ahead of its time. Truly powerful and tragic
Sparkle 1976
Dwan Swith-73
Lonette McKee-62
Irene Cara-58
Sparkle 1997
Swan Swith-72
Monette McKee-61
Jrene Cara-57
Yes I know. Time is FLYING
Me and my grandma used to love this movie.