Toxic - Vintage 1930s Torch Song Britney Spears Cover ft. Melinda Doolittle

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  • @jorgemurilodefensordecastr2749
    @jorgemurilodefensordecastr2749 5 років тому +11072

    _Could be a James Bond's opening. Fantastic version!_

    • @luciaheinrich1622
      @luciaheinrich1622 5 років тому +52

      Sería genial con la voz de Amy Winehouse

    • @jorgemurilodefensordecastr2749
      @jorgemurilodefensordecastr2749 5 років тому +7

      @@luciaheinrich1622,
      _Ou na voz da Karise Eden. Disponho abaixo uma faixa do seu álbum._
      BORN TO FIGHT:
      ua-cam.com/video/prm__mcqiYQ/v-deo.html

    • @ilivetospiteothers9327
      @ilivetospiteothers9327 5 років тому +8

      Uuuuuuu, guuurrrrlllll, yaaaaassss!!!!

    • @RspbyLmn
      @RspbyLmn 5 років тому +20

      That was my first thought too!

    • @aljosalazar
      @aljosalazar 5 років тому +7

      Same thought!

  • @EasyKiwi111
    @EasyKiwi111 5 років тому +9094

    Didn't realize that this song is actually pretty great lyrically before hearing this

    • @radioactiveferrets
      @radioactiveferrets 4 роки тому +844

      A lot of songs have great lyrics that get lost in the music

    • @lenchenes
      @lenchenes 4 роки тому +429

      Alot of songs in annoyingly catchy music have good lyrics when u listen to it.

    • @Equinox1.5
      @Equinox1.5 4 роки тому +79

      Neither did I. I prefer it to the original.

    • @sabinehohler4101
      @sabinehohler4101 4 роки тому +11

      Same here...

    • @eatmypanart
      @eatmypanart 4 роки тому +130

      @@radioactiveferrets specially if english is not your first language and understanding songs gets a bit too much difficult because the music and the way that sometimes they drag the letter hahaha

  • @RoseGirlGlitter
    @RoseGirlGlitter 4 роки тому +1807

    And to think she placed THIRD on American Idol all those years ago... she has one of the best voices I've ever heard.

    • @sherrifine4670
      @sherrifine4670 2 роки тому +5

      Wow...

    • @VanessaScrillions
      @VanessaScrillions 2 роки тому +7

      I agree, sweet Jesus

    • @Kratos8462
      @Kratos8462 2 роки тому +53

      We don’t talk about her placing third because that was BULLSHIT! I literallly boycotted AI after that season cause she should won hands down. Jordan, Lakisha, and Melinda shoulda been in the top 3 that year was ridiculous

    • @mayday9718
      @mayday9718 2 роки тому +16

      It took me a minute to realize omg that's Melinda from American Idol! She was one of my all time favorite contestants and she should have won the whole dang competition.

    • @MermaidCore_
      @MermaidCore_ 2 роки тому +7

      Melinda was my AI that season!!!

  • @TheAmorable
    @TheAmorable 5 років тому +7056

    Just imagine stealthily stealing a gold and diamond necklace from a museum in the middle of the night, but also having some kind of affair mixed in the background of it all.
    That’s what this song feels like.

    • @angiematas
      @angiematas 5 років тому +117

      Oh yesss. It totally has a kind of sexy spy movie sound

    • @rachellearthur4444
      @rachellearthur4444 5 років тому +89

      you steal from the one you're having an affair with

    • @aafiyahamidah4685
      @aafiyahamidah4685 5 років тому +23

      Or any james bond movie

    • @jesslaurel1645
      @jesslaurel1645 5 років тому +86

      What is my perfect crime? I break into Tiffany's at midnight. Do I go for the vault? No, I go for the chandelier. It's priceless. As I'm taking it down, a woman catches me. She tells me to stop. It's her father's business. She's Tiffany. I say no. We make love all night. In the morning the cops come and I escape in one of their uniforms. I tell her to meet me in Mexico but I go to Canada. I don't trust her. Besides, I like the cold. Thirty years later, I get a postcard. I have a son and he's the chief of police. This is where the story gets interesting: I tell Tiffany to meet me in Paris, by the Trocadero. She's been waiting for me all these years; she's never taken another lover. I don't care, I don't show up. I go to Berlin. That's where I stashed the chandelier.
      - dwight schrute, the office

    • @emberlite
      @emberlite 5 років тому +6

      Feels kinda James Bond-ish too lol

  • @rhyleswoon3255
    @rhyleswoon3255 5 років тому +6356

    When you're listening in 2020 and literally the song is 17 years OLD..

    • @triimumrii2344
      @triimumrii2344 4 роки тому +242

      The song's almost legal-

    • @AnittaBump
      @AnittaBump 4 роки тому +78

      Dam that's crazy!! I'm 17

    • @birdflea876
      @birdflea876 4 роки тому +21

      what oh wait woah

    •  4 роки тому +30

      I actually had to google it because I didn't want to belive in you, but damn you're right...

    • @skanecmt
      @skanecmt 4 роки тому +10

      Shut up! Just shut up. I'm gonna go cry or something

  • @ceds.9592
    @ceds.9592 2 роки тому +757

    Her vibrato is so consistent, very beautiful, soulful, and powerful voice. She gives me neo-soul, ledisi vibes and technique with a Jill Scott garnish. I would like to hear Ledisi do this arrangement. This video is amazing, A+!!!

    • @sydneymomma11
      @sydneymomma11 2 роки тому +3

      Wow, I have goosebumps!

    • @ceds.9592
      @ceds.9592 2 роки тому

      @@sydneymomma11 same!

    • @joancurry409
      @joancurry409 2 роки тому +2

      I love you Brittney, but this is how the song was meant to be sung!

    • @Caribbean_King
      @Caribbean_King Рік тому +1

      Ledisei would be great!!!!

  • @brett8460
    @brett8460 4 роки тому +11006

    This song makes me want to steal a billion-dollar diamond necklace at a museum in broad daylight and walk out like nothing happened.

    • @pakacha8999
      @pakacha8999 4 роки тому +179

      This is most likely a reference of something I don't get

    • @lilithcrow6675
      @lilithcrow6675 4 роки тому +233

      That's weirdly specific, but same.

    • @deltaweathers
      @deltaweathers 4 роки тому +66

      Idk why I thought Henry Stickmin with that scenario, but also same.

    • @amnoneylath
      @amnoneylath 4 роки тому +142

      @@pakacha8999 To typical heist movies from the 1960s and 1970s...

    • @Banks1769
      @Banks1769 4 роки тому +71

      Well, diamonds are forever.

  • @ard2464
    @ard2464 5 років тому +4012

    This version made Toxic suddenly epic. Got a real Nina Simone vibe.....

  • @mjk7055
    @mjk7055 2 роки тому +475

    I don't know why I'm getting recommended this in 2022, but omg this is the most perfect version of Toxic I've ever heard

  • @TheStaceyAdamz
    @TheStaceyAdamz 7 років тому +2508

    I already loved the original version of this song. But this cover actually made me FEEL the song

    • @matthew8153
      @matthew8153 5 років тому +10

      TheStaceyAdamz
      You should look up the 80s version. It’s the best one.

    • @Lilmisscostumedrama
      @Lilmisscostumedrama 5 років тому

      TheStaceyAdamz yesssssss

    • @СаядаС
      @СаядаС 5 років тому +1

      О да! Меня тоже!

    • @atrudokht
      @atrudokht 2 роки тому +1

      Yass, me too. I’ve already loved Britney since long ago and this one just hit the spot. Feels refreshing.

    • @donnaoreilly4475
      @donnaoreilly4475 2 роки тому

      Same here. I used to sing it to my boyfriend 😁💥

  • @vusumzisokhamo3945
    @vusumzisokhamo3945 6 років тому +11573

    I heard Britney Spears did a cover on this song.

    • @lyricbot8513
      @lyricbot8513 6 років тому +175

      Vusumzi sokhamo it wasn't as good IMO. I don't really like all that pop stuff ;)

    • @insane_mad701
      @insane_mad701 6 років тому +39

      Bruh this is *her* song Britney made this song dude

    • @paolla826
      @paolla826 6 років тому +422

      it was a joke

    • @cammy5590
      @cammy5590 6 років тому +122

      Insane_mad it’s a joke as it’s the 1930s version 😑

    • @DDTPZX
      @DDTPZX 6 років тому +138

      WHOOSH

  • @Elponine
    @Elponine 2 роки тому +380

    Everything about this is just...wow. Melinda's voice (and dress is so pretty!) the arrangement, the 40s femme fatal feel. This is truly one for the ages!

  • @scharliescheen3109
    @scharliescheen3109 8 років тому +5087

    daaamn... sounds just like a bond-theme!

    • @panini5328
      @panini5328 8 років тому +4

      Right

    • @popartlover101
      @popartlover101 8 років тому +29

      i would love to see that movie.

    • @sheshiechan
      @sheshiechan 8 років тому +30

      Yes! I could so see this sung by Bond's lovers who many meet a dire end

    • @HolandaChiquita
      @HolandaChiquita 8 років тому +9

      They should actually just do this yes!

    • @nickles2185
      @nickles2185 8 років тому +3

      YASSSS!

  • @misskyliesue
    @misskyliesue 8 років тому +1142

    I'm STILL bitter that she didn't win her season of American Idol. This arrangement is phenomenal and Melinda is obviously outstanding. Excellent.

    • @smcneal057
      @smcneal057 8 років тому +31

      Well look at American Idol now....

    • @cassiuswatt
      @cassiuswatt 8 років тому +2

      +Bat5hade what do you mean ?

    • @jklnmop
      @jklnmop 8 років тому +52

      +cassiuswatt It's nonexistent and the winners go nowhere.

    • @Highlander77
      @Highlander77 8 років тому +17

      Lol, I'm glad I'm not the only one who's still salty about that. I pretty much stopped watching AI after that season. Just couldn't take it seriously anymore.

    • @pineapplehead7772
      @pineapplehead7772 8 років тому +52

      American Idol is a joke. Haley Reinhart didn't win her season as well. Haley. If you don't know who I'm talking about, look up the perfomances she did with this channel, post modern jukebox. And look up her American Idol perfomances, too. That woman's got such a powerful voice, she's got some talent. But people in the music industry no longer care about talent. :(

  • @booksquid856
    @booksquid856 4 роки тому +203

    This vocalist is stunning. She makes sappy pop songs actually sound powerful!!

    • @erikziak1249
      @erikziak1249 2 роки тому +24

      True. But only because the song was not garbage in the first place. The lyrics finally had a chance to stood out for themselves and the band made them stand out. With the original pop version, so much potential of this song was buried, but the producers wanted it like that. We can consider ourselves lucky to have witnessed THIS OUTSTANDING version of the song. I would like to know what Britney thinks of the arrangement itself as well as the performance of Melinda. I really love this version, while being indifferent to the original.

  • @cult.leader
    @cult.leader 5 років тому +1059

    She should be dripping in gold and diamonds to match her vOICE OMG I LOVE HER🥺

    • @gingermcgingin1733
      @gingermcgingin1733 3 роки тому +11

      Pretty sure being dipped in molten gold would kill her voice

    • @CharaDreemurX
      @CharaDreemurX 3 роки тому +14

      @@gingermcgingin1733 that was so unbelievably stupid but it made me laugh so damn hard

  • @kairodonjuan8297
    @kairodonjuan8297 5 років тому +1330

    God. Your voice is so perfect for this song. The rough texture just makes this song so sexy. The vibe is perfect. Congratulations!!! Keep shining!!!

    • @kickinitWithKitt
      @kickinitWithKitt 5 років тому +7

      Queen. 👸

    • @nag8649
      @nag8649 4 роки тому +10

      @@kickinitWithKitt No, she's the Queen 👸🏿

    • @polly9429
      @polly9429 4 роки тому

      Yeah! That version makes me wanna have sex!💃🤭

    • @butyoudidnt4387
      @butyoudidnt4387 4 роки тому +2

      @@polly9429 oh-

    • @pakacha8999
      @pakacha8999 4 роки тому +2

      @@polly9429 tmi dude tmi

  • @wiu.a
    @wiu.a 2 роки тому +111

    i think of the word "perfection" but I don't feel it's enough to describe this performance.

  • @Activationification
    @Activationification 7 років тому +625

    My only regret is that UA-cam didn't recommend this to me sooner

    • @hectorrivero2173
      @hectorrivero2173 Рік тому

      If you like this you should I try “Our last nights “ cover of “Toxic”

  • @TheColorOfCaramel
    @TheColorOfCaramel 5 років тому +1566

    It's official...this version of 'Toxic' *should* be in a James Bond opener!
    I have spoken...

  • @ScarlettVain
    @ScarlettVain 2 роки тому +242

    I have actual goosebumps all over. Best version I've ever heard. It feels so slinky and powerful!

    • @Kattywagon29
      @Kattywagon29 2 роки тому +2

      I was smiling the entire time!

    • @NuttyRedBaBonkerz
      @NuttyRedBaBonkerz Рік тому +4

      slinky and powerful are words I couldn't normally imagine together but it describes this really well

  • @e.hhampsen4508
    @e.hhampsen4508 5 років тому +2798

    Imagine this: it starts out a James bond movie, but when bond get's held up my an important lady, his supposed love interests has to preform the heist alone. Not using her charm to fool the guards, but exuding so much confidence she just walks by them. This song plays and cuts between her putting on perfect black gloves and taking the valuable item and the woman bond is with leading him onto the dance floor in a wood brown and gold room full of socialites in headresses. All bisexuals die immediately.

    • @luwucy13
      @luwucy13 4 роки тому +115

      This would definitely kill me, but i my god i would watch that scene on repeat

    • @jondow7401
      @jondow7401 4 роки тому +122

      I am a bisexual ghost, can confirm this is how i died

    • @Izzayroach
      @Izzayroach 4 роки тому +33

      I need this in my life.

    • @mariab2461
      @mariab2461 4 роки тому +46

      Girl please become a movie director

    • @tashamae1903
      @tashamae1903 4 роки тому +23

      I died reading this.

  • @kellythebault1801
    @kellythebault1801 7 років тому +2879

    slayer. dress this woman next time. Her voice drips glamor and danger. She needs to be the James Bond brand. Wow.

    • @TheAmorable
      @TheAmorable 5 років тому +147

      “Drips glamour and danger” feels so right as a description

    • @resonantdave
      @resonantdave 5 років тому +7

      PREACH.

    • @kumakena
      @kumakena 5 років тому +6

      Yesss. Very smooth voice with a gorgeous, strong range. 😍

    • @ilivetospiteothers9327
      @ilivetospiteothers9327 5 років тому +12

      yes, YES!!! JEWELS! DONE UP HAIR!!! RINGS! AND RINGS! AND *MORE RINGS!!! YAAAAAS!!!*
      *GLEAMING NAILS* !!!! AAAAAAAAHHHH YAAAAAAS
      *KILLER HEELS!!!!!!!!*

  • @IUNGVI
    @IUNGVI 4 роки тому +184

    Baby, can't you see? I'm callin'
    A guy like you should wear a warnin'
    It's dangerous, I'm fallin'
    There's no escape, I can't wait
    I need a hit, baby, give me it
    You're dangerous, I'm loving it
    Too high, can't come down
    Losing my head, spinning 'round and 'round
    Do you feel me now?
    With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride
    You're toxic, I'm slipping under
    With a taste of a poison I'm on paradise
    I'm addicted to you
    Don't you know that you're toxic?
    And I love what you do
    Don't you know that you're toxic?
    Continua depois do anúncio
    It's getting late to give you up
    I took a sip from my devil's cup
    Slowly, it's taking over me
    Too high, can't come down
    It's in the air and it's all around
    Can you feel me now?
    With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride
    You're toxic, I'm slipping under
    With a taste of a poison paradise
    I'm addicted to you
    Don't you know that you're toxic?
    And I love what you do
    Don't you know that you're toxic?
    Don't you know that you're toxic?
    (With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride)
    You're toxic, I'm slipping under
    With a taste of a poison paradise
    I'm addicted to you
    Don't you know that you're toxic?
    With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride
    You're toxic, I'm slipping under (toxic!)
    With a taste of a poison paradise
    I'm addicted to you
    Don't you know that you're toxic?
    Intoxicate me now, with your lovin' now
    I think I'm ready now (I think I'm ready now)
    Intoxicate me now, with your lovin' now
    I think I'm ready now

    • @okiokiix
      @okiokiix 4 роки тому +1

      Vicky Fenty ♡

    • @fajruza1108
      @fajruza1108 Рік тому +1

      🌹🙋🏻‍♀️🌹🌹Hi!It's me...Обожаю любые продукты с послевкусием горечи...Или парфюм со шлейфом необычного аромата,например аромат ананаса с ноткой бергамота или жасмина...Кушать каждый день сладкое,тоже не,,Ice",хочется немного кислинки...

    • @IUNGVI
      @IUNGVI Рік тому

      @@okiokiix vlwwwww ♡

  • @randomlittlewaffle
    @randomlittlewaffle 5 років тому +1473

    I'm not entirely sure this song should ever be performed any other way.

    • @Kattywagon29
      @Kattywagon29 2 роки тому +1

      I for one will never listen to the other one willingly ever again!

    • @Xamry
      @Xamry Місяць тому

      It became a song the moment this was arranged and performed 🥲

  • @clubsnatcher
    @clubsnatcher 5 років тому +1334

    This is one of their better covers. Not that the talent is never there, but just that the singer and or the composition dont fit the era or style they're trying for. This one is perfect. You could put a filter on this and not know the difference

    • @Dstinii
      @Dstinii 5 років тому +5

      The link used to be my fav cover of Toxic, until I saw Melinda today. ua-cam.com/video/B0phItaoKNM/v-deo.html

    • @ll6256
      @ll6256 5 років тому +29

      Thank you, thought i was the only one. I feel after 2014 the quality in the singers they pick for covers really slipped. Now most of the time its so so. But every once in a while they really nail it.

    • @redlipstick858
      @redlipstick858 4 роки тому +3

      Absolutely agree

    • @adcmal8816
      @adcmal8816 4 роки тому

      Yael Naim
      ua-cam.com/video/IEbj04TNf08/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/jpRcKDaUFUg/v-deo.html

    • @jefflarry4944
      @jefflarry4944 4 роки тому

      Nah fam, this is the best one ua-cam.com/video/q1D6qWO-JzQ/v-deo.html

  • @xxashton_shadowzxx
    @xxashton_shadowzxx 2 роки тому +75

    Man I fucking LOVE 30’s and 50’s style music, it can be so powerful and soothing at the same time, it comes in so much variety it’s just- it’s INCREDIBLE how music was during those years, I hope we can bring it back like we’re doing for fashion

  • @smb123211
    @smb123211 7 років тому +682

    This is yet another "artist" (like Haley or Casey) who received rave critical acclaim yet refused to dumb down their performance. No need to show the words - her clarity is her hallmark. I know Melinda and she is just as nice and talented as she appears. What a terrific voice - incredible control and enunciation not to mention that husky tone. Stunning arrangement, voice, performance and interpretation!! Great Melinda!

  • @jackdavids2723
    @jackdavids2723 8 років тому +434

    This makes a good opening for the next James Bond film "Toxic Blue"

    • @TheAmorable
      @TheAmorable 5 років тому +8

      Jack Davids Ooooo that’s good

  • @teruin2
    @teruin2 2 роки тому +74

    It's amazing how a catchy song can be bumped up to a whole new level with a well trained voice and skilled arrangement.

  • @bassprogoth
    @bassprogoth 5 років тому +475

    songs that you want to have a dramatic spy romance to

  • @calvinblitman3842
    @calvinblitman3842 8 років тому +432

    4:05, just holy crap

  • @erinpanjer6768
    @erinpanjer6768 4 роки тому +244

    That is the only version of Toxic I ever want to hear again. Amazing characterization, incredible voice, powerful musical choices.

    • @katamyvega
      @katamyvega 2 роки тому

      This is my favorite version. Have you heard the Postmodern Jukebox one though? Really freakin' good too! ua-cam.com/video/ZILsHowUjpQ/v-deo.html

    • @choriamanah
      @choriamanah Рік тому

      I also like the rock version by Our Last Night.

    • @grants.reckless.mindf---
      @grants.reckless.mindf--- Рік тому

      ​@@katamyvega Surely you're being sarcastic, yet when carefully reading your words I am perplexed as it reads as though your comment is sincere. I am forcing myself to believe you are sarcastic. In any case, I kindly request that you reply to my comment and finally satisfy my frustrating inquisition. Thank you KATHERINE.

    • @katamyvega
      @katamyvega Рік тому +1

      @@grants.reckless.mindf--- Honestly, I'm not sure what happened there. If I had to guess, I'd say that I grabbed the link from this page and then got my browser tabs mixed, thinking that I was commenting on another "Toxic" cover video. I imagine it was probably the Melanie Martinez version I meant to comment on.

  • @JelenaHorvat42
    @JelenaHorvat42 8 років тому +327

    I literally clapped after watching this. All by myself, alone in the room. Wow.

    • @Mary-mw2db
      @Mary-mw2db 5 років тому +1

      Same mood after the cover

  • @msdeedaartist6385
    @msdeedaartist6385 5 років тому +348

    This song is everything, please do more songs with Ms Doolittle. This woman with that voice for this song was GOLD

  • @chiniilol
    @chiniilol 4 роки тому +220

    Seguro seré el único que comenta en español pero sigo anonadado con la voz de esta mujer. Es tan limpia y perfecta, realmente le da sentido a cualquier canción y me hace viajar a los 40's

    • @777Yadir777
      @777Yadir777 4 роки тому +7

      No, no eres el único y particularmente, si, coincido con muchos comentarios, esta versión está mejor que el original.

    • @Jessica-ui5po
      @Jessica-ui5po 3 роки тому

      No, no eres la única 😊👌

    • @missb.5624
      @missb.5624 3 роки тому +1

      Esta version es espectacular🤩

    • @Veronica-Chile
      @Veronica-Chile 3 роки тому +1

      Increíble todo desde la voz ,la banda y el arreglo,lo único es que viajamos a los 30s 🤗

    • @gabriellarodriguez8481
      @gabriellarodriguez8481 2 роки тому

      Esta versión es tan buena 💕

  • @morgandouglas6014
    @morgandouglas6014 5 років тому +307

    I never liked this song but when I hear jazz renditions of it, I suddenly can’t get enough of it.

    • @gynack
      @gynack 4 роки тому +3

      Morgan Douglas
      Same with Oops I Did It Again, Seven Nation Army and Creep. The brilliant PMJ arrangements with Haley's superb vocals completely transform the songs, the originals of which I didna like.

  • @garyc
    @garyc 8 років тому +2364

    This sounds amazing! Love the "I'm. Slipping. Under" part towards the end!

    •  6 років тому +26

      3:49. Best part of the arrangement.

    • @paolagutierrez7044
      @paolagutierrez7044 5 років тому +2

      @ Thank you for the time mark! Fantastic moment

    • @laurahoughton1289
      @laurahoughton1289 5 років тому +1

      Yeah. I’m trying to work out why it’s so effective. I think because it’s not as predictable. The singer is caught between submitting to the forward march of the music and losing her capacity to submit to it.

    • @gynack
      @gynack 5 років тому

      @@laurahoughton1289
      Could it just possibly partly due to the fact that Melinda Doolittle has a far better voice, and is a far superior singer to Britney? Then there is also the PMJ arrangement which is far more varied than Britney's, and there's such a good match between voice and instrumental backing arrangement? In other words, it's far better if you think consider sheer musicality.

  • @n.renoir8189
    @n.renoir8189 4 роки тому +53

    i love how you can see that she's feeling the music into her bones. her voice is so incredible i loved every second of this.

  • @postmodernjukebox
    @postmodernjukebox  8 років тому +699

    Who else got chills on those high notes??
    Get out new album, "Squad Goals" here: smarturl.it/pmjsquad

    • @nohaelazhary1361
      @nohaelazhary1361 8 років тому +1

      A very good album , too bad Robyn is not featured in any of the tracks :(

    • @TheDarkCheese16
      @TheDarkCheese16 8 років тому +2

      I most definitely did, that for sure!

    • @wolfgangvonzombie3702
      @wolfgangvonzombie3702 8 років тому

      sweet voice ..great sound and excellent drummer!!! ..awesome!!

    • @milanasinkevich1814
      @milanasinkevich1814 8 років тому

      brilliantly! Bravo!!!

    • @ppgab
      @ppgab 8 років тому +10

      Please do a led zeppelin song with Haley! Babe I'm gonna leave you would be epic

  • @skylarkelvinnattayakwon7121
    @skylarkelvinnattayakwon7121 5 років тому +283

    The lyrics is more beautiful in this version. I can feel it.

  • @gwenttreebeard
    @gwenttreebeard 3 роки тому +26

    I wish youtube could tell me how many times I've rewatched this song. I just can't get tired of it and it's been months since I first heard it. Melinda Doolittle's voice is just gorgeous; I don't know if I would like this cover as much as I do if anyone else sang it.

  • @melfish2012
    @melfish2012 5 років тому +170

    Omg! I haven't seen her since American Idol! She's still as fabulous as ever!

    • @SpoookiePoookie
      @SpoookiePoookie 5 років тому +14

      was wondering if anyone remembered her from that! Still my favourite contestant I think.

    • @jonhester8909
      @jonhester8909 4 роки тому +6

      I was disappointed when she didn't win.

    • @hoofhearted4
      @hoofhearted4 4 роки тому +4

      She was my pick to win that year. It's why I'm watching this today. Happened to see her and clicked.

    • @numsig
      @numsig 4 роки тому +1

      Her performance of W.O.M.A.N. on that show has never been bettered. Glad to see her still performing as she is ace!

  • @John-Smiley-Garrett
    @John-Smiley-Garrett 8 років тому +611

    As always, I'm blown away. I've been listening to music for over 55 years, and this is the best stuff I've heard in the last 20.
    Thank you, Scott Bradlee, for freeing me from musical ennui!

  • @SuperDflower
    @SuperDflower 4 роки тому +55

    This woman is effing phenomenal! One of the absolute best PMJ covers...I’m going to remember her. Off the charts

  • @iamjustinllamas
    @iamjustinllamas 8 років тому +279

    I LOVE MELINDA DOOLITTLE!!!! Good to see her again.

  • @Kovukingsrod
    @Kovukingsrod 5 років тому +247

    Oh my lord, I am in love with this

  • @tostybread2792
    @tostybread2792 2 роки тому +31

    ASTONISHING. THE MOMENT. THE LIFE. THE STAGE. HER VOICE IS AMAZING. SO BEAUTIFUL. SO DEMANDIMG. IVE NEVER HEARD A JAZZ PIECE SO PERFECTLY ARRANGED.
    ENCORE ENCORE!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤧🤩🤩

  • @xxunpunxx
    @xxunpunxx 5 років тому +3675

    girl just take my wig, just take it

    • @kickinitWithKitt
      @kickinitWithKitt 5 років тому +52

      She already snatched my weave

    • @pop9340
      @pop9340 5 років тому +104

      Notice how shes rocking her natural hair too. This is a no wig zone🙆

    • @madelief641
      @madelief641 4 роки тому +2

      666th like. Yes

    • @PyroMynx
      @PyroMynx 4 роки тому +7

      I wanted to throw my shoe! It was amazing!

    • @maliciousqueefer3427
      @maliciousqueefer3427 4 роки тому +34

      Sis could’ve asked nicely instead of ripping my scalp out 😭😭

  • @nicod.1758
    @nicod.1758 8 років тому +234

    please do cover with Melinda again! She is fabulous!

  • @enotsbmoot
    @enotsbmoot 2 роки тому +13

    Toxic이 이렇게 바뀔 수 있을지 몰랐습니다.
    보컬분의 목소리 뿐만 아니라 에티튜드까지 모든게 완벽합니다.😍💕

  • @ashlady9
    @ashlady9 5 років тому +77

    When she says the word "I'm" with that note. It's maple syrup. I love her voice.

  • @terrenceragin5555
    @terrenceragin5555 5 років тому +319

    This video needs smoke and cigarettes and cigars and women in long gowns with feather boas and men and zoot suits. I need to have a 20s 30s or 40s feel and vibe. That matches the song and her voice the Slowdown sultry silky version

  • @onlyravioli
    @onlyravioli Місяць тому +1

    i found this song in an inde movie and I seriously thought the singer was may winehouse, melinda has such a beautiful voice that I much needed to know

  • @blueberryripple_5704
    @blueberryripple_5704 5 років тому +10924

    I'm a simple gay, I see toxic by Britney Spears and i click

  • @treejune
    @treejune 5 років тому +129

    her voice is so smooth-i can only dream of singing like that :")

  • @СараРигель
    @СараРигель 2 місяці тому

    First I saw the dress, then I heard the voice, then I saw the shoes.(WOW)
    And then the voice covered everything, how wonderful it is! Thank you

  • @magus5425
    @magus5425 5 років тому +40

    4:05 - 4:20 i can breath under water with the depth of her voice

  • @TonyaTko
    @TonyaTko 5 років тому +274

    Chills! This literally gave me goosebumps!! The lyrics came alive and have new meaning

  • @lesliecruguet4136
    @lesliecruguet4136 2 роки тому +37

    The arrangement is insanely good!

  • @noticemesenpai7842
    @noticemesenpai7842 8 років тому +1284

    Could you engine going in a time machine back to the 1930's and playing some of our music at fancy agents and seeing if they'd enjoy it

    • @bleach0708
      @bleach0708 7 років тому +49

      Notice me Senpai That'd fuck up the whole music timeline, creating a paradox. Discounting the fact that, if time travel were indeed possible, humans would not be able to pass through time.

    • @theguywithsomething8634
      @theguywithsomething8634 6 років тому +38

      Notice me Senpai I mean, they might, but chances are any songs we introduce would be forgotten, like the majority of songs from any time period

    • @Em-._.-
      @Em-._.- 6 років тому +9

      Phil Lester you're a genius

    • @joyfooldj
      @joyfooldj 5 років тому +13

      Jamie Metcalfe you must be fun at parties

    • @poknatinpokkers5289
      @poknatinpokkers5289 5 років тому +2

      *imagine ?

  • @zhang3967
    @zhang3967 7 років тому +257

    She sounds like Amy Winehouse + Etta James. Such a powerful voice.

    • @ILoveMyOrchids
      @ILoveMyOrchids 5 років тому +2

      Don’t insult her with amy winehouse comparison. Winehouse was NEVER this good.

    • @JazzFlop212
      @JazzFlop212 5 років тому +4

      Not even a little bit. She sounds absolutely nothing like either. You know its possible to compliment artists without comparing them right?

    • @JazzFlop212
      @JazzFlop212 5 років тому +12

      @@ILoveMyOrchids oh sweetie you poor thing. I have always had a soft spot for you tone deafs :(

    • @groovyshroomy
      @groovyshroomy 5 років тому +9

      @@ILoveMyOrchids I hope that's a joke because any serious agreement with your statement is bullshit

  • @krazyxki
    @krazyxki Рік тому +1

    Her voice is heavenly! She has such good control too, omg I could listen to her sing forever. And the musicians gave me chills.

  • @TahtahmesDiary
    @TahtahmesDiary 5 років тому +65

    What a voice, she told a story, she sang the damn thing!!! 😍😍😍

  • @TheMielz
    @TheMielz 8 років тому +162

    This is legit one of the best covers on this channel. What a voice

  • @celineee4513
    @celineee4513 Рік тому +3

    her voice makes me so flustered AGHHH SO SEDUCTIVEEE I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VERSIONNNN

  • @carlosorodriguezjr4242
    @carlosorodriguezjr4242 8 років тому +102

    the musicianship of the ensemble is out of this world!

  • @chrisserrific
    @chrisserrific 5 років тому +421

    Wow, I've gone over half my life without knowing the actual lyrics to toxic, and just assuming a lot of it was sexy gibberish. Thank you!

    • @oompaloompa1840
      @oompaloompa1840 4 роки тому +12

      chrisserrific the lyrics are so simple how can you not know the lyrics?💀

    • @rubyjane9119
      @rubyjane9119 4 роки тому +24

      Dude I’m Spanish and I’ve always known what Britney was saying. y’all only listen to the beat and turn off the vocal part of the songs or what? 😂

    • @lunalluna9401
      @lunalluna9401 4 роки тому +1

      So you never heard the song before? How do you assume lyrics lol

  • @summertime35
    @summertime35 4 роки тому +2

    Omg Melinda! I was obsessed when she was on that show.

  • @SZakiabba
    @SZakiabba 8 років тому +1221

    Please please please do Seven Devils by Florence and The Machine

    • @GabrielDiLaurentis
      @GabrielDiLaurentis 8 років тому +3

      I subscribe to that

    • @GabrielDiLaurentis
      @GabrielDiLaurentis 8 років тому +1

      I subscribe to that

    • @tomchandler5907
      @tomchandler5907 8 років тому +40

      Any Florence song would be awesome as hell

    • @am48383
      @am48383 8 років тому

      yes!!!!!#!!!!!!!!

    • @Arsenesational
      @Arsenesational 8 років тому +24

      I really want Seven Devils, Third Eye, Ship To Wreck, What Kind Of Man, Hurricane Drunk, Swimming, Falling, or basically anything.

  • @hux2000
    @hux2000 8 років тому +20

    Yes, Melinda! You neeeeed to do some more songs with her.
    I'd absolutely *love* to see a Haley Reinhart/Melinda Doolittle duet/face-off/whatever. Those two voices in one song would be legendary!

  • @mimimmm57
    @mimimmm57 2 роки тому +12

    이노래가 이런 느낌일줄이야~
    매혹적이네요~♥

  • @PyroMynx
    @PyroMynx 4 роки тому +15

    Omg, the chorus! I raised my eyebrow and mouthed "Wooooooow!" I love how she owned this song! Whew! *fans self*

  • @Dragonivon
    @Dragonivon 8 років тому +2230

    A voice like an after-sex cigarette... smooth, smoky, and makes you want some more.

    • @humanincarnate316
      @humanincarnate316 7 років тому +39

      Dragonivon Wow....beautiful simile

    • @Ukebee
      @Ukebee 6 років тому +49

      this is one of the best metaphoric describtions I heard in a long time. Nice!

    • @mangled_babe
      @mangled_babe 5 років тому +6

      okay

    • @theguywithsomething8634
      @theguywithsomething8634 5 років тому +56

      A voice like an after sex cigarette... reduces your ability to perform, you take it knowing it is likely going to be directly responsible for you never seeing your grandchildren, it's becoming increasingly expensive as the government tries to stop you using It, and makes your breath stink. And kills your partner through second hand inhalation.

    • @davis8326
      @davis8326 5 років тому +4

      Dragonivon you sound like you’ve had an interesting story

  • @Xamry
    @Xamry Місяць тому +1

    Her stage presence is phenomenal!

  • @mateorubio8279
    @mateorubio8279 8 років тому +52

    she's just perfect omg

  • @leilaniv2000
    @leilaniv2000 5 років тому +18

    ms doolittle completely blew me away with her voice. as soon as she started singing i was captivated by the sound and song. so thankful i clicked on this video

  • @lindanorris2455
    @lindanorris2455 9 місяців тому +2

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FABULOUS!

  • @xogulxo2
    @xogulxo2 8 років тому +6

    the tonality of her voice is soo beautiful I don't know how else to describe it

  • @Tricob1974
    @Tricob1974 8 років тому +88

    I've been wanting to hear a song from this genre for a long time; you folks just made my day. And Melinda Doolittle just nailed this song. Two thumbs up! :-)

    • @janicejanostak2545
      @janicejanostak2545 8 років тому +3

      I had to really turn up the volume so I could fully appreciate ALL the nuances of her voice!

  • @elijah4430
    @elijah4430 2 роки тому +3

    Her voice is unbelievable. Love everything bout this

  • @lynzioliver-musto4718
    @lynzioliver-musto4718 8 років тому +1345

    I feel like there should be an "Adult only" version of this with a burlesque performer doing a routine to it! It would work so well, don't you think?

    • @awhyley
      @awhyley 8 років тому +38

      My thoughts exactly.

    • @brontecunningham7875
      @brontecunningham7875 7 років тому +21

      That would be perfect actually

    • @weiyin8046
      @weiyin8046 6 років тому +57

      Lynzi Oliver-Musto i need a violet chachki or dita von teese burlesque version of this

    • @robertramos1297
      @robertramos1297 6 років тому +2

      I would pay for see that

    • @stephanievalle313
      @stephanievalle313 6 років тому +24

      Lynzi Oliver-Musto
      I'm actually doing that! Burlesque with this song and in steampunk themed lingerie

  • @carveylover
    @carveylover 8 років тому +70

    I love Melinda I always wondered what she was up to. PMJ does love those Idol alum.

    • @janicejanostak2545
      @janicejanostak2545 8 років тому +3

      Rachel check out her website she's about to go on tour.

  • @mbszem4603
    @mbszem4603 2 місяці тому

    speechless from this arrangement. gooebumps too. blown away by this artistry, the flair, the talent.

  • @mwevanne
    @mwevanne 8 років тому +29

    Nossa... Essa cantora está simplesmente INCRÍVEL!

  • @leabriana1223
    @leabriana1223 8 років тому +56

    They could teach a class on that amazing phrasing

  • @rosemarywatson8145
    @rosemarywatson8145 4 роки тому +5

    Love her voice. The girl can sing. What a ride. Simply Beautiful.

  • @TinTin-jh1gk
    @TinTin-jh1gk 5 років тому +25

    Omg I remember her. She finished 3rd place on American Idol Season 6!!!

  • @Nicatt0988
    @Nicatt0988 8 років тому +688

    Ahh, yes, a traditional Earth ballad!

    • @zeekslider
      @zeekslider 8 років тому +34

      I get that reference.

    • @joe_ita
      @joe_ita 7 років тому +16

      I expect _Tainted Love_ to play after this video, then!

    • @Maria-kx1hk
      @Maria-kx1hk 6 років тому +14

      We should play this as the earth burns

    • @haendellmagalhaes6112
      @haendellmagalhaes6112 6 років тому +2

      I get that reference

    • @MissCaraMint
      @MissCaraMint 5 років тому +1

      I got it too.

  • @rebecca8525
    @rebecca8525 4 роки тому +21

    I didn’t think it was possible for any version of this song to sound better than the original, but you proved me wrong when you sang the very first few notes!

  • @justinnyugen7015
    @justinnyugen7015 8 років тому +187

    PMJ is like the new home for American Idol alumni or something

    • @srpilha
      @srpilha 8 років тому +8

      With your avatar this sounds so _deliciously_ naughty. Rrrrrr

    • @hayakawakai3261
      @hayakawakai3261 8 років тому +8

      i know! and I love it!! nice to see alums doing something great!

    • @sugoruyo
      @sugoruyo 8 років тому +7

      It's groovy baby yeah.

    • @mslpfanatik
      @mslpfanatik 8 років тому +1

      There are a couple off the last couple of seasons of The Voice that would be phenomenal with PMJ. India Carney is one.

    • @iandean1112
      @iandean1112 8 років тому +1

      mslpfanatik India could and would own something on PMJ! Gospel cover of ANYTHING!

  • @fawazal-abdullah4039
    @fawazal-abdullah4039 7 років тому +86

    This women can sing 😍😍😍

  • @TeclaSAPcomUlissesCarvalho
    @TeclaSAPcomUlissesCarvalho 21 день тому

    Awesome rendition! Kudos to everyone involved. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @MariaNunez-oo2tt
    @MariaNunez-oo2tt 8 років тому +371

    I think you guys should do Homewrecker by Marina and The Diamonds

  • @strooomon
    @strooomon 8 років тому +9

    American Idol at its best. Melinda Doolittle. Brilliant.

  • @Abigail-nv4xv
    @Abigail-nv4xv 4 роки тому +11

    와...소름돋았어...목소리 너무 좋으시다...

  • @annarose2714
    @annarose2714 8 років тому +6

    Oh man I loved Melinda on Idol, and she's only gotten better!

  • @lovelyy6491
    @lovelyy6491 8 років тому +4

    Melinda and Haley are my favourites

  • @joepollard3228
    @joepollard3228 3 роки тому +1

    Melinda Doolittle has always been a fantastic singer, but when she joined forces with Scott Bradley, it was absolute magic. What a voice! What an arrangement! Perfection!

  • @FrankieJazzFox
    @FrankieJazzFox 8 років тому +71

    Chills everywhere! The more I hear this the more I love it 😍😍 How she just holds back, and holds back the BAM!!! This is my new favourite PMJ arrangement I think x