Common: “First I would like to thank God that lives in us all. Recently John and I got to go to Selma and perform Glory on the same bridge that Dr. King and the people of the Civil Rights movement marched on 50 years ago. This bridge was once a landmark of a divided nation, but now it’s a symbol for change. The spirit of this bridge transforms race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and social status. The spirit of this bridge connects the kid from the South side of Chicago dreaming of a better life to those in France standing up for their freedom of expression, to the people in Hong Kong protesting for democracy. This bridge was built on hope, welded with compassion and elevated by love for all human beings.”
Very well deserved. The song "Glory" was very moving and inspiring. Congrats to John Stephens (John Legend) and Lonnie Lynn (Common). They won Grammys, a Golden Globe, now they won an Oscar.
Common is an incredibly gifted and articulate artist and now I respect him as an inspiring and brilliant thinker and social leader.Outstanding...and John Legend is way more thana pretty face.A conscious soul .They rightly made fantastic use of a rare platform.Black lives matter and Selma IS now. And David Oyelewo was just so moved that he moved to too. As an aside...that oscar should be his.Next time
3:58 "There are more black men under correctional control, then there were under slavery in 1850." One guy woos. Lmao I'm sure he didn't mean it that way, but I still laughed... How awkward he must of felt.
Population has increased dramatically too. But still, I’m so glad they speak out, and in incredibly well worded language. Should be the next and next-next President of you guys.
I love that John and Common used their real names for the writing credits!! Perfect guys to convey such a powerful, meaningful, and important message !
Man, listening to Common’s voice crack up as he was giving his final thank you’s is so memorable (like the whole speech). His emotions not only showed the power of the moment, but the power of that movie and song
I see, you are as blind as the day is born!!!!! Do you not understand the damn meaning behind the song""Glory""""????????!!!!!??? Both speeches made the marks they weren't meant to make!!!! Obviously, You know nothing of history and or present day injustice's that yet still exist in this country!!!!! Your children must be the dumbest kids in their classes!!!!!! Because ,you as their parents speak idiotic stupidity!!! As well ignorance!!!!!!! What are your contribution to your people of colour??????? Oh yeah (Ignorance!)
Common & John Legend really deserved that Oscar for the Original Song, Amazing speech from Common. He has his ways of words and so did John Legend as well. I believe that this is a matter of teaching other generations what was like back in those times when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an icon, a legend and one of the most powerful people with perspective and posperity of what all kinds of people that came together as one group to actually look back at what Dr. King have taught us over the years from generations to come and many more.
👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽✊🏽”Never look back we’ve done gone hundreds of miles from dark roads he rose to become a hero facing the league of justice his power was the people”
Selma dreams of the day when America lives by the rule of its writings: that all men and women are created equal. Ava DuVernay leads this march into history with the inspired vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose David Oyelowo embodied in the transcendent performance.
Say what you will about "Everything is Awesome", a song that could have easily won in any other year. But IMHO, the Best Original Song Oscar really deserved to go to "Glory" this year. The whole category this year was full of songs that could have easily won in most other years and it would be acceptable, but you just have to give it to "Glory", you just have to.
We will stand guard against the powers of darkness, we will resist temptations and defend ourselves from vulnerable positions, and we will finally pray persistently for our fellow believers.
+CaptainEnigma Avenged a.) Someone who misheard/don't know what "incarcerated" means or didn't know it was a negative. or b.) Someone who likes the fact USA is #1 at something.
Selma is so convincing in its portrayal of how peaceful action could effect social change. It was the inspiring moment when priests, nuns, ministers and rabbis on the march joined the community of Selma, united in their pursuit of freedom, equality and justice from Selma to Montgomery.
This is the film that flies the flag high for American film, inviting audiences to rise above the breathless shame of the past of our nation and come together as one as we look to the future.
Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can easily be lost, but never is fully won. Its essence is eternal struggle. -William Henry Hastie, Jr. (1904-1976)
From the Oscar winning producers of 12 Years a Slave and acclaimed director Ava DuVernay comes the story of courage and hope that changed the world forever.
+ElMango64 A song from a lego movie and a song that describes one of the darkest periods of American history, yet also one of the greatest triumphs of human history. It's a close call really.
That song brought out so much emotion in me I cried like a baby every time I hear it sorry for lost of Dexter king the son of martin Luther King rip we never no when we will be called home ❤❤❤
Very confusing. They said Lonnie Lynn instead of Common. They said John Stephens instead of John Legend. They said Adele Adkins instead of Adele. Why did they said Lady Gaga instead of Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
David Oyelowo fueled the gripping performance on Selma, which draws inspiration and dramatic power from the life and death of Martin Luther King, Jr., and accept how far we remain from the ideals his work embodied.
After a powerful performance onstage last year, it was good to have the song awarded and announced by Ms. Idina Menzel! Well deserved win but I like Everything is Awesome too
Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo shines as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who rallied his followers on the historic march from Selma to Montgomery in the face of violent opposition, an event that became a milestone victory for the civil rights movement.
powerful classic musical rap of all time that went guiness book of world record. This classic album of common n john legend is one of the greatest till this day. The reason common is a special artist is that he too time to produce best album that goes classic n dederves award for his albums
My nominations: Battle Cry (Transformers 4) Everything is Awesome (The LEGO Movie) The Hanging Tree (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1) (WINNER) The Last Goodbye (The Hobbit 3) Split the Difference (Boyhood)
Why wasn't The Last Goob-Bye by Billy Boyd from The Battle of the Five Armies nominated? I cried all the way during the song when it played at the end credits in the theater. We all clapped and cheered for 3 straight minutes, a magical moment I would love to relive again!
"Glory" Written by John Stephens, Lonnie Lynn, Che Smith Performed by John Legend and Common John Legend appears courtesy of Getting Out Our Dreams/Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Common appears courtesy of Artium Records/Def Jam Records Under License from Universal Music Enterprises By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
Best oscars speech ever hands down.
You must not have ever seen Cuba Gooding Jr win an Oscar.
+Justin Awill or HALLE BERRY!!!!
You clearly havent seen lady gagas speech
Praise the Lord
Lew, have to agree.
"This bridge was built on hope, welded with compassion, and elevated by love for all human beings" -Lonnie Lynn, AKA Common
Best Oscar spend ever 🙌
Common's acceptance speech is still one of my favourites to the date. How can you top that... so well worded.
Thanks for your unconditional love and support all through this times ❤️
I was confused with the names until I realized that they said their real names!
Me too lol
Son sus nombres reales
@@dennercassio me too i just know common and John LEGEND i didn't know they had real name
As we call it, their government names
😗Hhhh! Thank You❕ I was just getting into some INTENSE research....
Common's Oscar speech may be one of the best ever. Very thoughtful, articulate and profound.
Common: “First I would like to thank God that lives in us all. Recently John and I got to go to Selma and perform Glory on the same bridge that Dr. King and the people of the Civil Rights movement marched on 50 years ago. This bridge was once a landmark of a divided nation, but now it’s a symbol for change. The spirit of this bridge transforms race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and social status. The spirit of this bridge connects the kid from the South side of Chicago dreaming of a better life to those in France standing up for their freedom of expression, to the people in Hong Kong protesting for democracy. This bridge was built on hope, welded with compassion and elevated by love for all human beings.”
She said their government names, I was like “who?” 🤦🏾♂️😂
I know, right! I was also a little confused too.
Right. Seriously. Lol
I think he said her name wrong a few years early. So they made this joke.
@@OPaulo.Araujo he’s talking about her calling common and John legend by their actual names. Not the joke.
Same😅
Very well deserved. The song "Glory" was very moving and inspiring. Congrats to John Stephens (John Legend) and Lonnie Lynn (Common). They won Grammys, a Golden Globe, now they won an Oscar.
Now John Legend is an EGOT winner and Common is close all he needs is a Tony and he has it
@@ericburns9132 Oh, John Legend has a Tony? Wow!
@@vanessa_san Yes, for his directional work on "Jesus Christ Superstar", if I'm correct.
@@fromthefountofyouthJohn Legend is truly iconic.
Common has such a way with words!
Zo B95 he is a poet
Amen
Yes he does
Swoon.
Common is an incredibly gifted and articulate artist and now I respect him as an inspiring and brilliant thinker and social leader.Outstanding...and John Legend is way more thana pretty face.A conscious soul .They rightly made fantastic use of a rare platform.Black lives matter and Selma IS now. And David Oyelewo was just so moved that he moved to too. As an aside...that oscar should be his.Next time
Common's face after the man wooed for "we live in the most incarcerated" omg same
Thanks for the unconditional love and support all through this times ❤️❤️
🤣🤣🤣
3:58 "There are more black men under correctional control, then there were under slavery in 1850." One guy woos. Lmao
I'm sure he didn't mean it that way, but I still laughed... How awkward he must of felt.
Exactly my thought.
Maybe he did. Do we know the numbers ?... he might just be right...
Population has increased dramatically too. But still, I’m so glad they speak out, and in incredibly well worded language. Should be the next and next-next President of you guys.
Every time I listen to Glory I cry
Me Too ...
I love that John and Common used their real names for the writing credits!! Perfect guys to convey such a powerful, meaningful, and important message !
They have to don’t they?
COMMON I can't omg .... the most eloquent, talented, intelligent ....
Thanks for the unconditional love and support all through this times ❤️❤️❤️
When they read those names, I literally freaked out because I thought someone else won. I could only imagine the outrage if Glory lost...
- We live in the most incarcerated country in the world...
- WOOOOO!!!
Geez...the eloquence of Common in this moment is unparalleled...his part of the speech is just inspired poetry
If only Smallfoot 2 happens and he is given a similar speech as the Stonekeeper
3:56
John Legend: We live in the most incarcerated country in the whole world
Clueless Person: wooooooo😄👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wtf
Maybe he meant preach Idk
I know right I was like what really
Man, listening to Common’s voice crack up as he was giving his final thank you’s is so memorable (like the whole speech). His emotions not only showed the power of the moment, but the power of that movie and song
Best acceptance speech in Oscar history. 👐🏼
This is the moment that Common became a walking Ted Talk.
This song still gives me goosebumps
Me too I was blasting while doing my laundry and my wife asked me “what are you singing now?” I love that Common said God is in all of us.
"We live in the most incarcerated country in the world"
"Woooo! Yeah! *clap clap clap*"
What? lol
I know I was like wut.....the.....fuck...
George Jones 😂 😂
i think they wooed cause maybe they thought it was important to say it? or something?? idk but it was still inappropriate af lol
Those African Americans always blaming others for their decisions as a people
"There are more black men under correctional control today than were under slavery in 1850"
soft "woooo..."
The first guys speech was beautiful
+ailish086 Well said Common. You tell them who it is
+Benish Ben - I know his name is Common but your sentence makes absolutely no sense.
I see, you are as blind as the day is born!!!!! Do you not understand the damn meaning behind the song""Glory""""????????!!!!!???
Both speeches made the marks they weren't meant to make!!!! Obviously,
You know nothing of history and or present day injustice's that yet still exist in this country!!!!! Your children must be the dumbest kids in their classes!!!!!! Because ,you as their parents speak idiotic stupidity!!! As well ignorance!!!!!!! What are your contribution to your people of colour??????? Oh yeah (Ignorance!)
@@gregorywash8650 I said his speech was beautiful 5 years ago. Why is your message so abusive? What exactly is your issue with my comment?
That was one of the best acceptance speeches ever!
They totally deserved that Oscar
Common really just dropped the best oscars speech of all time
They won an award in movies as well as others did.
Common & John Legend really deserved that Oscar for the Original Song, Amazing speech from Common. He has his ways of words and so did John Legend as well. I believe that this is a matter of teaching other generations what was like back in those times when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an icon, a legend and one of the most powerful people with perspective and posperity of what all kinds of people that came together as one group to actually look back at what Dr. King have taught us over the years from generations to come and many more.
Thank you for mentioning HONG KONG!! Love you Common!
god, Travolta was super awkward touching Idina's face
I know! It looked like he was going to eat her alive, or something.
hahahaha
That's your insecurities. He was just being giddy with his friend.
In 2017/18 the thing that Travolta did is politically incorrect. Just saying
They’re fooling around, millennials 🙄
OMG Common voice and those words outta his mouth is pure eargasm
👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽✊🏽”Never look back we’ve done gone hundreds of miles from dark roads he rose to become a hero facing the league of justice his power was the people”
I'm watching this to remind myself that they gave a shout out to Hong Kong
Loved when he said "wickedly talented." ^^ Idina Menzel will always be my favorite Elphaba.
What a great song (Glory) from a great movie (Selma): so glad it won!
Selma dreams of the day when America lives by the rule of its writings: that all men and women are created equal. Ava DuVernay leads this march into history with the inspired vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose David Oyelowo embodied in the transcendent performance.
damn that nina simone quote good lord how deep it is how truthfully it is i felt it strong message!!
This and Graham Moore's speech are two of the best Oscar speeches of all time
Congrats Common and John!! Beautiful and important song for the 21st Century!!
They deserved that Oscar for the movie Selma for best song
these black guy are so smart and witty. jeez!
The lead actor in tears got me
Say what you will about "Everything is Awesome", a song that could have easily won in any other year. But IMHO, the Best Original Song Oscar really deserved to go to "Glory" this year. The whole category this year was full of songs that could have easily won in most other years and it would be acceptable, but you just have to give it to "Glory", you just have to.
Thank for remembering Hong Kong
We will stand guard against the powers of darkness, we will resist temptations and defend ourselves from vulnerable positions, and we will finally pray persistently for our fellow believers.
Common’s speech 😮
Also starring Oprah Winfrey and Tom Wilkinson, Selma is the landmark achievement that critics are calling one of the most powerful films of the year.
Who the fuck wooed when he said "we live in the most incarcerated country"??
CaptainEnigma Avenged a person from the audience I guess?!
+CaptainEnigma Avenged a.) Someone who misheard/don't know what "incarcerated" means or didn't know it was a negative. or b.) Someone who likes the fact USA is #1 at something.
+CaptainEnigma Avenged No she "wooed" BECAUSE SHE AGREES WITH HIM OF COURSE..THE FUCK IS WRONG WIT U
Selma is so convincing in its portrayal of how peaceful action could effect social change. It was the inspiring moment when priests, nuns, ministers and rabbis on the march joined the community of Selma, united in their pursuit of freedom, equality and justice from Selma to Montgomery.
SELMA'S NOW FOR EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD
Best, best speech.
This is the film that flies the flag high for American film, inviting audiences to rise above the breathless shame of the past of our nation and come together as one as we look to the future.
you two are so awesome at singing glory
+Kody Lester They sure were in the recording and on Oscar night last year!
Of course they are awesome
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME
Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can easily be lost, but never is fully won. Its essence is eternal struggle. -William Henry Hastie, Jr. (1904-1976)
From the Oscar winning producers of 12 Years a Slave and acclaimed director Ava DuVernay comes the story of courage and hope that changed the world forever.
God bless u common.your no ordinary man
AMEN 🙏 to the Comment Common just said HALLELUJAH ✝️🙏💕
I liked when John legend said it's an artist duty best Oscar speech hands down
easy win. this song is way much powerful compared with the other nominees.
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John Legend is a legend. WHat he said rings true today.
This was the best from the heart speech ever. Every word was true. Get out and vote people let’s change the USA
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Three words: Everything is awesome!
+ElMango64 A song from a lego movie and a song that describes one of the darkest periods of American history, yet also one of the greatest triumphs of human history. It's a close call really.
+Jonah Henrickson Well said brother
Lego movie be like " EVERY THING IS AWSOME"
What's good about a toy commercial?
I love this
Happy to see Common win
That song brought out so much emotion in me I cried like a baby every time I hear it sorry for lost of Dexter king the son of martin Luther King rip we never no when we will be called home ❤❤❤
Me as well. (This award also).
Hands down for the words of Common.
If only the Stonekeeper can give a rousing speech like that in Smallfoot 2 ever happens
True freedom is to share all the chains our brothers wear and with heart and hand to be earnest to make others free.
John is the TRUTH
look at those two women at the front not even standing up
Bradley Cooper's mum lol. The lady in red next to Don cheered for them but maybe her dress was too big for her to stand up.
clift monty why wear something that doesnt allow you to stand up?
+fred eric JLO dress just as long, she stood up. Bradley Cooper aint even that big to be that far up. lol
it is not an obligation to stand up... it is not necessary, even if you love the performance and song
Joe Coe because she wants to?
That instrumental though!! Breathtaking :) and Common at 4:14-4:20 hahahah :)
Yes common was amazing
I was confused for a second when I heard their names. Their speeches was insightful👌
Everything is awesome should have won.
Glory simply won cause of Martin Luther King, everything is awesome cause he got the dream
John Legend one of my favorite singer Common one of my favorite rapper that was a great song and great movie
Very confusing.
They said Lonnie Lynn instead of Common.
They said John Stephens instead of John Legend.
They said Adele Adkins instead of Adele.
Why did they said Lady Gaga instead of Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
Because in her writer credits and her acting credits shes listed as Lady Gaga. They call you by the name on the writer/acting credits
You don't have to american or black to understand equality and justice, it's a universal struggle.
On a jolly note, this win makes me so joyful.
Thanks for your speech.
We are still fighting for our freedom in Hong Kong in a peaceful way
David Oyelowo is magnificent as Martin Luther King.
Agreed. He should have been nominated for Best Actor that year. He didn’t get nominated considering it was during the Oscars So White Controversy.
David Oyelowo fueled the gripping performance on Selma, which draws inspiration and dramatic power from the life and death of Martin Luther King, Jr., and accept how far we remain from the ideals his work embodied.
Inspiring speech!
I love this song so powerful so b beautiful.. I cry when, hear it. 🌹😇💞
After a powerful performance onstage last year, it was good to have the song awarded and announced by Ms. Idina Menzel! Well deserved win but I like Everything is Awesome too
Glory from Selma symbolizes the moral themes about courage, faith, fidelity, freedom, friendship, generosity, goodwill, gratitude, happiness, harmony, honesty, honor, hope, idealism, justice, love, mercy, morality, peace, persistence, prosperity, reliability, respect, teamwork, trust, victory, wisdom, and worship!
My brothers and sisters the struggle is real.
Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo shines as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who rallied his followers on the historic march from Selma to Montgomery in the face of violent opposition, an event that became a milestone victory for the civil rights movement.
Thank you, for mentioning Hong Kong
David Oyelowo red-eyed. God He must've wanted this and boy did it happen!
Preach Boys Preach !!
Here we see the important roles of prayer, Scripture passages, hymns and community solidarity.
Love you 🇭🇰 from America ❤️
Good job Selma well deserved to win Original Song by John Legend
The day to remember the words and actions of the civil rights leader and Nobel Prize laureate.
My legend
powerful classic musical rap of all time that went guiness book of world record. This classic album of common n john legend is one of the greatest till this day. The reason common is a special artist is that he too time to produce best album that goes classic n dederves award for his albums
My nominations:
Battle Cry (Transformers 4)
Everything is Awesome (The LEGO Movie)
The Hanging Tree (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1) (WINNER)
The Last Goodbye (The Hobbit 3)
Split the Difference (Boyhood)
Why wasn't The Last Goob-Bye by Billy Boyd from The Battle of the Five Armies nominated? I cried all the way during the song when it played at the end credits in the theater. We all clapped and cheered for 3 straight minutes, a magical moment I would love to relive again!
Still on a binge of watching black people win oscars today....I'm never disappointed. 🏆😊
John was trying to tell ordinary people about the coming of the tipping point.
Travolta would go to jail if he touched idinas face like that today 😂😂😂
#MeToo.
"Glory"
Written by John Stephens, Lonnie Lynn, Che Smith
Performed by
John Legend and Common
John Legend appears courtesy of Getting Out Our Dreams/Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music
Common appears courtesy of Artium Records/Def Jam Records
Under License from
Universal Music Enterprises
By Arrangement with
Sony Music Licensing