Beautiful performance of a FAN at her IDOL's FUNERAL! You people need to learn RESPECT! There's a reason Etta's family called Chrstina to sing it and not Beyonce and it was really really hard to do it. Imagine you in her place: Your beloved diva's body right next to you and you trying to show composture and calm your nerves and not break down. I feel you Christina. Rest in peace, Etta
You are absolutely right. Etta loved Christina. Said Christina was worthy of "At Last" and that Beyoncé was trash. Etta would have wanted Christina to sing it like this. I don't like this song so dressed up, but Etta did. That's all that matters.
Jesus, had she held the note a second longer and we would have witnessed a resurrection. That was amazing! Etta was probably smiling at this genuinely heartfelt tribute ☺
Ugh, you can hear and see the pain when she sings this. Etta James was her idol and #1 inspiration. Etta James also loved Christina Aguilera and her version of At Last. Imagine having to sing in front of your dead idol's casket... the idol who praised you and loved you.
I am just finding this video. I don't watch a lot of television and such but this is beautiful. I love how she honored Ms. Etta James and at the same time, made it her own. Christina is so talented. I got to this video after watching her sing Ave Maria. She has such a HUGE (for the lack of a better word to properly describe her) range. ...just wow. Goosebumps.
BA AT I know right. People don't realise that the soul sister Etta James was alive whilst Christina was doing "her version" of this song and the two actually met and Etta told Christina she loves the way she sings this song. I have no doubt that Etta would be proud of this performance/version. Love to you girl.
JD Don’t be jealous or angry that beyoncé didn’t do this because Etta LOVED this and she always sounded like this amazing and She hated beyoncé’s version because it had no originality but christina’s did and that is what she LOVED about it.
If you heard christina aguilera's tribute to James Brown in the grammys which was actually hailed one of the most unforgettable grammy moments of all time, you'll understand why she sings this way. She sing the way other rnb soul singer sing and put her own twist to it. And to those saying she's faking it by lowering your larynx, well she has been consistent and sustained that vocal texture I must transformed that faking to an actual skill! She is a soul singer, and she was applauded by many amazing artist and institution in the world as one of the most greatest vocalist of all time. If the time comes she passed away, her name will be remembered and commemorated as a music legend!
1: Christina's version of At Last was Etta James' favorite rendition of her song. So for everyone saying she ruined it, Etta would have been proud. 2. For everyone who says she sounds awful, I think the standing ovation speaks for itself. Christina put her heart and soul into that performance. 3. Why the HELL are people in this world so negative these days? She's singing at a damn funeral. Keep your false garbage opinions to yourself.
What Christina Aguilera has that separates her from all the 'TECHNICAL SINGERS" out there, SOUL!!!! SOUL can't be taught. It can't be imitated. It's raw and God-given gift. Christina Aguilera is blessed to have such soul in her voice.
@@caleviwin ??? I think you need to re-read my comment.. I asked do HE/SHE know what it means to have soul... since he wrote the initial post about soul….. anything else ?
For those who are saying that Christina overdid it with excessive runs: When you do Soul and RnB, there's no such thing as too much runs.. I like how raw this performance is, unlike the manufactured-sounding version of Beyonce (though her vocals are impressive as well). This kind of RnB and Soul should never be approached as clean and smooth.. It is meant to be runny and raspy, just like James Brown's style..
Musically speaking, runs and fills can be overdone. It takes more than a bunch of tired runs to create a truly soulful style. Christina is good for blue eyed soul. That's why people who don't really KNOW what soul music is say she's so great. This performance was forced and not authentically soulful....pure emulation. Watch Patti Labelle sing ANYTHING... and then say Christina is singing soul music. And to reference James Brown?? Whaaat? Dude...Christina is good just like Elvis was .......🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
She sang like church! She sent Etta off in style. She's so little like Etta was when she was young and you could tell Christina genuinely loved Etta. Etta is one of my favorites and Christina did her homegoing justice! Those of you criticizing, must have never been to a Black funeral or a Black Baptist church service.
The people not appreciating this, are the people who’ve clearly never watched Etta James sing live. She was gritty and emotional and amazing. Just like this performance by Christina.
In this ridiculous world anyone will be pleasured. I have been listening to Xtina for a very long time, I know how hard was this for her, how she pushed herself for not to cry. She just tried to give her best, for me this was very emotional, soulful and touching, and she just wanted to throw away that feeling with that note with all her heart!!!
I am never disappointed with Christina. She is an amazing vocalist. I absolutely loved this. She put the grunt and soul in this song. I know Etta is proud of her.
Marianne Fong she didn’t say that. She said the best rendition of run to you was Christina’s other than her own. She literally told other singers songs of hers they were to sing such as Monica w/you give good love
This was the performance that made me truly respect Christina Aguilera as an artist. Paying tribute to the legend Etta James with a personal but also faithful rendition of her classic song. Truly beautiful. The guy at the end saying "give her another hand" really sums it up.
Oh yes Miss Christina! She took it to church on everybody that day ya'll! That is the Christina soulful vocal runs I love to hear her do because she does it so damn well and I wish she'd sing more soul songs much more often! Still she did a magnificent job honoring her idol and I know Etta was so proud of her looking down from heaven!
First of all Christina was singing like Etta oils have wanted her to. Have any of y'all ever heard Etta sing live? She never sings it like the recording track she gets into it soulfully and will change lots of things just as Christina is doing. That was Etta's style and Christina was respecting it
Etta prefered Christina over Beyonce. Whitney Houston said Christina is the only one who should cover her songs. Patti Labelle said Christina is the greatest vocalist of our generation, Aretha Franklin said Christina is killin’ it, YOUR opinion is irrelevant bruh.
Very very few have the vocal power that Etta had, but Christina is very close. I wish she had sang this one straight up, IMHO she tried to add to much to it, and she actually hurt it some.
Etta James was also bitter because Beyoncé was asked to sing at the Inauguration instead of her because anyone with ears can hear that Xtina does not do this song justice 💀
Etta James herself met Christina, praised her and loved Christina's rendition of her song. Her own family invited her to perform and no one else for a reason. Just look at everyone at the funeral standing up, giving a standing ovation and recognising this soulful performance. Whether or not her particular singing style is to your taste is up to you, and you can say that Christina butchered it or not. But comments like how Etta must be "rolling in her grave" are not for you to say, and they'd be completely inaccurate.
There are multitudes of singers..all the time long days. They sing, but few SAAAAANG. Drenched with respect for a fellow artist, the highest honor, beyond the audience. Brava !
The fact that Christina’s voice is so strong and powerful even with the mic is a further from her mouth really speaks volumes. Her vocals are so unmatched.
YES! There was a moment close to the beginning (the camera was closer) where you it was obvious that the Lord was blessing and anointing Christina. More chillbumps.
Everyone that says beyonce did it better let's remember that Etta James hated beyonces version and preferred xtina's version and that is why her family requested that she sing at the funeral. Stop hating. Beyonce was cute but Etta is known for her grit which Xtina displayed perfectly
Youre an idiot... Etta didn't like the fact that beyonce was singing her song in front of the president and didn't get invited on stage to sing, also the movie version, which you can assume beyonce didnt have much creatve control over... Was kinda butchered. But Beyonces live version is clearly better .. She hated beyonces version because it was also for a movie.. Look at beyonces live version, and tell me christinas is better.. B is just much more soulful. Christina relys on the runs to make her sound better than what it is(not saying she has a bad voice) And aguilera did not portray etta perfect, as you say. This song is about the feeling, not how well you can sing it... You reeeeeaaaaaly need to check yo self fool
I dont get the rant. Christina couldn't hav e sung it with more feeling. She gave it all she's got to tribute Etta in her own way. Christina btw, can.sing with out runs and is amazing. Runs are her thing so she do it. to say beyonce is better than Christina is laughable though.
jared jones on a technical point of view beyonce better than xtina but singing isn’t about technicality. Singing is about expressing yourself vocally on an emotional level that christina is very good at and that’s why she became one of the most iconic/influencial voices and singer of all time. If beyonce and christina were to duet live beyonce wouldn’t be heard or will sound mediocre because christina has too much of a powerful voice for her to keep up with.
Gotta love all the comments saying Christina was awful and how Beyoncé was better... There's a room full of people who not only loved Blues, but knew Etta and are Blues musicians giving Christina a standing ovation. If you like Beyoncé's version better, you have no idea what soul is. period.
Beyoncè did it soulfully too. You ARE THE ONE WHO DOESN'T KNIW WHAT SOUL IS! What was so bad about Beyoncè performance? She, just like Christina poured out her soul into the song. What's different about the two performances? And Christina sounded great until that riff she did at the end. If that's what you call soul, you're a fucking hypocrite because Beyoncè does it too.
No, Beyonce is not a soulful singer. Everything she sings is planned and rehearsed to death. Her approach to everything she sings is how to come across a certain way instead of feeling it and letting that take you wherever. Beyonce a great singer in that she has great technique, but soulful she is not. Beyonce's idea of soul is what comes across, not because she feels it but because she knows that is what people will interpret as soul. There's a big difference between the two singers.
I get your point and I kind of agree but hands down Beyoncé is the better singer she was and she will always be. Christina is foremost oversinging nowadays and back in her "prime" she was imitating the greats like Whitney and Mariah espeically Mariahs whistle notes with a false falsetto and on this tribute she is also imitating and not delivering something personal. Most at the time she screams especially around 3:10 the for you are MINE is straight screaming for 10 or more seconds and absolutelty horrible she sounds like she is having menstrual cramps. Also this is the reason why her technique is lacking and her voice often breaks. This is also not by a mile soulfoul only imitating the greats while not knowing the personal insturment fo 100%. If she would have stayed from the begining of her career voice wise in her lane she wouldnt sound so struggling nowadays. Meanwhile Beyoncé knows her vocal lane and stays true to her and perfetctioned her instrument and voice she became better and better and can truely use all facets of it.
Mmmm.... not sure how "healthy" they are after all that squeezing. She has unhealthy technique in her high belts and thats why she always goes hoarse in the middle of them. You'd think after a couple decades of vocal training she'd develop a solid mix. She has so much potential but I hate to see and hear her destroying her voice belt after belt.
@@ghendrix2264 OK. It's a saying, no need to take it so literally. I'm sure her lungs are anatomically in tact if that makes you feel any better? We can both agree on the bad technique tho, which is what I was getting at.
I believe a lot of people don't realise that Etta was alive for a long time prior to Christina doing this version at Etta's funeral. Etta had said to Christina that she loved the way Christina sang the song, and that is why she was chosen to sing it at her funeral, as a tribute. I love both of them and both of their versions. ✌🏾️❤️
Christina has a beautiful voice, cannot deny the facts. This was my wife and I’s first dance at our wedding reception. There is so much more than was performed by her in this version, “My hearts all wrapped in clover, my lonely days are over “ Etta was a heart felt performer. All she sung was real and personal to her. My bride sung this to me as we danced that first dance. I know Etta smiled from Heaven hearing my beautiful bride’s voice, and seeing my smile through my tears as she belted out “ You are mine at last!” Etta’s music was raw, and broke racial barriers because her heart was universal. She did not care if you were black, brown or purple, it was you’re heart she sang to. Christina, thank you for seeing that and giving us a glimpse into this beautiful woman and magnificent performer. We lost a part of our heart, my wife and I in her passing. Thank you Etta, and thank you Christina
The only thing that bothered me wasn't her performance. It was fine to me. It was those people who are on their phones recording her performance at a fucking funeral
You people who are talking crap about Christina and how she is singing this song ... obviously are not fans of Etta James ... or you would know that Christina sang this the way ETTA would have wanted ... they actually were admirers of each other and had very similar styles and voices ...
Amen. Etta even said Christina did the best covers of this song. People think this is too much riffing, but people don't freak when pianists do this to the melody, or saxophone players. This is the jazz realm, and the voice has the right to do runs as well. It's an improvisational instrument, and people of the popular culture just don't understand.
Another angel, thank you music goddess, whoever you are for introducing me to Christina. Let's just keep telling everybody all about it, go back to our roots ... singing the blues gets rid of it, as all you blues people like me know. I feel tremendous gratitude to UA-cam for bringing the whole world of music (and more) to my little laptop with a big screen. At 84, I guess I'm just a lucky so-and-so.
Christina did it so damn amazing and flawless, think about it. She's singing at ETTA JAMES funeral! The woman who inspired her , why wouldn't you give it all you got ? Etta adored Christina and I'm sure she would of loved this. I'm sure she did enjoy it. R.I.P
Some people complain bout how Christina sings, and that Just shows how poor their knowlege bout music is. The greatest singers of all time use to "scream" way more than she does. For exemple Patty LaBelle, Aretha, Jennifer Holiday and even Etta herself. And all these women are considered legends today.
Etta would be proud. Christina sang THIS VERSION to her, the same way, and Etta herself actually said she liked it better THIS way. So no hating on her "overdoing it". If your idol tells you that your version of their song is better than theirs, you continue doing it that way.
She is definitely on a level unmatched, at this point. Shes up there with Whitney, and Celine Dion. No one else I can even think of, that has powerful vocals like that.
Haha 50 percent? Of Christina Aguilera? Its a lot mannnn. I mean being a vocalist, I seriously want to sing ike her and if I achieve that I'm sure I would become one of the best vocalists of the world. She is the Queen man. Oh I really want to sing with her.. And about other people? Let's just not give the attention to existence of bad comments about her, which they seek🙌❤
I have read so many disparaging comments about Christina on this and other threads regarding her singing of this song... So if any of you were true Etta fans, you would already know that the way Christina sang this song is very close to her own personal style of singing, further Etta had a great respect for Christina and the way she sang her songs... smh...
Agreed. This is a performance for Etta, not for pedestrian spectators appeal. Its her way to honour to the best of her ability from one great to another. Christina didnt consider how anyone else but Etta would receive it.
Still listening in 2021. Love Etta not a huge Christina fan. Because she doesn't truly get to express who she total is in her music. This is who Christina really is. She's gritty, bluesy and R&B. Yet she's branded a a pop singer. So they water her down, to fit in a pop category.
That's who she is. She sang in her own way, putting so much emotion and passion. When you turn on the radio, you recognize her by her voice and by the way she sang..so why so many people dislike it? i really can't get it.
For the people saying she oversang or messed up the song: You morons obviously don't understand the blues or the music of the late Ms. Etta James. You probably heard this song in the Zales commercial and lumped it in with all the other pop tunes of yesteryear. Well, this version (and Xtinas outfit) are fitting tributes to our fallen Queen of Sass & Soul. Ms. Aguilera is THE ONLY SINGER with the Etta stamp of approval when it comes to this song, so have several seats. In this case, have a pew.
Christina you did Etta James proud.Thank you 🙏 God for giving us these beautiful talented women.Angels on earth.Lord your generosity to your children we are so grateful for your love.
Elle est capable de chanter cette chanson à la perfection. Cela démontre, pour moi, qu'elle est capable de s'imposer dans tous les styles, ce qu'elle n'a pas manquée de démontrer tout au long de sa carrière. Personnellement, c'est dans ce registre que je la préfère, mais j'avoue avoir écouter d'autres chansons qui ne sont pas particulièrement dans mes goûts parce que son interprétation est belle. Bravo et continuer de nous enchanter, merci
Knock the young lady all you want but she sang it like she was raised in the Pentecostal church. That's how they sing to a point. She did well and held her own. People who aren't fond of runs and the like I get where you're coming from. But truth is most of your major R&B, Jazz and POP singers came from that origin or genre, they only let go of their roots to appeal to the mainstream. That's why people like Patti Labelle or Aretha Franklin aren't as popular, they came from that origin and it used to be acceptable. Etta came from such an origin, just like Mahalia or Beyoncé or Fantasia or even Whitney know they had to give up the run and falsetto that is a standard in old school churches. It's just what being mainstream is about I guess, it's amazing to me that even many jazz singers gave up doing runs or scat. Many modern Gospel singers have given up those roots even though that's where they learned to use their voice like an actual instrument. At the end of the day I know its about getting paid to do what you love but I really miss people who have such vocal control. For a latina to have her ability when it's not a foundation of Latin music, is a wonderful gift that she gets no credit for. God knows J-Lo couldn't do a run to save her life. End of my rant, I apologize to the pop purists.
You're so on point. Besides this is not a cover song. It's expression one has for another. It love. Etta was one of Christina's inspiration. She sang from her heart.
DeleriumLuke technically it is a cover since it's etta's song not hers...well it became her "signature" song ie the one she was most famous for. tho really this and etta's versions were both covers since it was originally done 1st by glen miller trumpeter ray anthony in 1952...etta's version wouldn't be recorded till 1960 produced by the late great leonard chess of chess records...but then none of this silly bullshit really matters cuz it's a great song and both etta and christina pretty much blow the flippin doors off any place no mater what they sing. :D incidentally if you haven't had a chance to check it out you can watch cadillac records on crackle.com for free. it's a fantastic movie about etta and many of the other legends of the chess records era :D
it's kind of like watching a guitar player. a hack goes on for 10 minutes and gets boring after 4:30. a virtuoso knows when the hell to shut up and let the rest of the band play something. can you guess which one this girl is? :D
Kewl Beans She was singing to Ella...not you, or any of us who were fortunate enough to be here for this. Sometimes you just have to let art flow over you....................this was art.
I just know that this girl can sing. Etta was my heroine. Choosing her and her music as role models was a courageous judgement by Christina. You did Etta well, girl. She would be proud!
The fact that she got a STANDING OVATION at a funeral from Etta’s loved ones and family members only proofs that she did her justice. What a voice!!
Well they asked her to sing so why wouldn’t they?
That Was A TRIBUTE... PERIOD!
That was a marvelous rendition. Beautiful ❤️
Critics are unhappy people they like to stir the pot about nothing. Miserable succotash.
@@aweful -- yep- like Roseanne singing the National Anthem: They asked her to do it, so why the surprise?
She was holding back tears, singing with emotion, in this situation ... She just gave it all.
🙏🏽
Beautiful performance of a FAN at her IDOL's FUNERAL! You people need to learn RESPECT! There's a reason Etta's family called Chrstina to sing it and not Beyonce and it was really really hard to do it. Imagine you in her place: Your beloved diva's body right next to you and you trying to show composture and calm your nerves and not break down.
I feel you Christina. Rest in peace, Etta
true!!
Babe, didn't your mother ever tell you that, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all?
rosealee2660 Fuck you ... Stop talk shit....
exactly, bunch of morons
You are absolutely right. Etta loved Christina. Said Christina was worthy of "At Last" and that Beyoncé was trash. Etta would have wanted Christina to sing it like this. I don't like this song so dressed up, but Etta did. That's all that matters.
Jesus, had she held the note a second longer and we would have witnessed a resurrection.
That was amazing! Etta was probably smiling at this genuinely heartfelt tribute ☺
😂 right! 🤣
I love your comment 🥰
Lmao SERIOUSLY. 🤣 🔥❤
omg
Deceased
For those who critize Christina's version, please know that Etta herself loved this same version.
Naay Faarias not this version... she exaggerated way too much..
Shut Up haz tu la version¡ a ver si te queda mejor...ridiculo
She loved Christina's singing, but this was way too much.
But although y'all think her version's way too much, I think that's very beautiful because Christina took the song into her pretty singing style.
We all know she was nervous and under a huge pressure. Christina can be human too.@@SashaM28
Etta said she loved this version that's why Christina got invited to sing it at her funeral.
How did she love this version at her funeral?
Jaz Room don't be an idiot dude
Christina sang this live many times before
Not this version. She commented on one of the less exaggerated over the top performances.
Bullshit!
Ugh, you can hear and see the pain when she sings this. Etta James was her idol and #1 inspiration. Etta James also loved Christina Aguilera and her version of At Last. Imagine having to sing in front of your dead idol's casket... the idol who praised you and loved you.
Christina was born with an old soul gift....whatever she sings she just BECOMES the song!!!!! I'm in awe over her gift
She sang it in her OWN WAY because she is AMAZING and I'm feeling it. Pure soul, pure talent, this girl is just phenomenal
truueee
WOMAN WAS NOT A GIRL
I am just finding this video. I don't watch a lot of television and such but this is beautiful. I love how she honored Ms. Etta James and at the same time, made it her own.
Christina is so talented. I got to this video after watching her sing Ave Maria. She has such a HUGE (for the lack of a better word to properly describe her) range.
...just wow. Goosebumps.
Sorry but you are very easly content...
Here I am in your future in 2022 since you're in the past from 6 years ago when you originally commented.
Etta had ALWAYS said Christina should be the only one to sing her song. She did it Justus!
Christina's version of this song was Etta's favorite. So stop posting hateful comments
BA AT I know right. People don't realise that the soul sister Etta James was alive whilst Christina was doing "her version" of this song and the two actually met and Etta told Christina she loves the way she sings this song. I have no doubt that Etta would be proud of this performance/version. Love to you girl.
that was before xtinas voice was butchered by her horrific technique. you cant tell me this was good with a straight face.
JD Don’t be jealous or angry that beyoncé didn’t do this because Etta LOVED this and she always sounded like this amazing and She hated beyoncé’s version because it had no originality but christina’s did and that is what she LOVED about it.
@@burninandearnin8311 No one jealous with Christina's shitty technique. This is suck. Very suck.
@@awokwok1029 at least she can sing
If you heard christina aguilera's tribute to James Brown in the grammys which was actually hailed one of the most unforgettable grammy moments of all time, you'll understand why she sings this way. She sing the way other rnb soul singer sing and put her own twist to it. And to those saying she's faking it by lowering your larynx, well she has been consistent and sustained that vocal texture I must transformed that faking to an actual skill! She is a soul singer, and she was applauded by many amazing artist and institution in the world as one of the most greatest vocalist of all time. If the time comes she passed away, her name will be remembered and commemorated as a music legend!
cristina ya es inmortal con su voz como la nombraron la voz de nuestra generacion
My all times favorite.
Because she grew up, listening to their music by way of her grandmother Etta James in Mahalia Jackson, wear her inspirations
Amen!! Christina can blow period!! And has soul all through her vocals!
Christina nails it as usual. lets go to the judges score cards. 10 - 10 - 10
she gets a 6 from me
+Chris C you get a 0 from me.
I give her 7 for the technic and 10 for the stamina/power
She... kills beyonce version
@@jamielofts And you are who?
She was in pieces and she still managed to nailed with this performance.
1: Christina's version of At Last was Etta James' favorite rendition of her song. So for everyone saying she ruined it, Etta would have been proud.
2. For everyone who says she sounds awful, I think the standing ovation speaks for itself. Christina put her heart and soul into that performance.
3. Why the HELL are people in this world so negative these days? She's singing at a damn funeral. Keep your false garbage opinions to yourself.
Becausee there is a lot of jeaulousy and superficiality and often these 2 go together
What Christina Aguilera has that separates her from all the 'TECHNICAL SINGERS" out there, SOUL!!!!
SOUL can't be taught. It can't be imitated. It's raw and God-given gift. Christina Aguilera is blessed to have such soul in her voice.
Having a raspy voice doesn’t mean you have soul... do you know what it means to have soul ?
@@KKKurly oh someone decided he wants to lecture about SOUL? Are you serious? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@excommunicado7507 yeah.. I’m black we created soul.. I come from it !! So yes let’s speak about it 🗣🗣🗣
@@KKKurly if you know about it then why ask? 🤷 Seems like you dont know.
@@caleviwin ??? I think you need to re-read my comment.. I asked do HE/SHE know what it means to have soul... since he wrote the initial post about soul….. anything else ?
For those who are saying that Christina overdid it with excessive runs: When you do Soul and RnB, there's no such thing as too much runs.. I like how raw this performance is, unlike the manufactured-sounding version of Beyonce (though her vocals are impressive as well). This kind of RnB and Soul should never be approached as clean and smooth.. It is meant to be runny and raspy, just like James Brown's style..
Yes! You said it perfectly!
Excessive runs is fine but atleadt put it on gthe great place that would fit the music.
PERIODT!
Musically speaking, runs and fills can be overdone. It takes more than a bunch of tired runs to create a truly soulful style. Christina is good for blue eyed soul. That's why people who don't really KNOW what soul music is say she's so great. This performance was forced and not authentically soulful....pure emulation. Watch Patti Labelle sing ANYTHING... and then say Christina is singing soul music. And to reference James Brown?? Whaaat? Dude...Christina is good just like Elvis was .......🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
@@lillierobinson1786 oh girl
This woman sang her inspiration...bottom line. Heart wrenching.
your funny
That was a brutal tribute ...
@@ohioplayer
But yet u listened only to be a Troll
Oh My badd
Is Christina The Wrong Skin Color To Give Tribute To A Legend Etta James???
The way her voice cracked when she was talking about how much Etta James inspired her... 😭😭😭
@@cjturner370 she sound horrible
She sang like church! She sent Etta off in style. She's so little like Etta was when she was young and you could tell Christina genuinely loved Etta. Etta is one of my favorites and Christina did her homegoing justice! Those of you criticizing, must have never been to a Black funeral or a Black Baptist church service.
The people not appreciating this, are the people who’ve clearly never watched Etta James sing live. She was gritty and emotional and amazing. Just like this performance by Christina.
Killed it.. Sang girl that range amazing..you can tell ppl no nothing about vocals that's was amazing..
I don't think anyone of you is going to teach Miss.Aguilera how to sing during her Idol's funeral ;)
+Dylan Cutajar Please say it louder for the people in the rear.
I agree
Period!!
Dylan Cutajar yeah but some singers should learn how to sing from Miss Aguilera ;)
Christina is tha QUEEN. Periodt.
In this ridiculous world anyone will be pleasured. I have been listening to Xtina for a very long time, I know how hard was this for her, how she pushed herself for not to cry. She just tried to give her best, for me this was very emotional, soulful and touching, and she just wanted to throw away that feeling with that note with all her heart!!!
+buggabuggaboy That's your opinion.
+Paul Son im Portuguese soooooo..... i don't know what that means!
I u3
I am never disappointed with Christina. She is an amazing vocalist. I absolutely loved this. She put the grunt and soul in this song. I know Etta is proud of her.
She has the best voice of the world!!!! she is SO BEAUTIFUL!! I love her!!
Lol. Not really.
Hey David Palomares you're so right on buddy she is and has been the voice of our generation,but you know that haters are always going to hate....
David dm me
Christina’s voice is just incredible. What a powerhouse. ♥️
There is a reason Whitney Houston said only Christina can cover her.
Marianne Fong really?
When did Whitney say that
Marianne Fong she didn’t say that. She said the best rendition of run to you was Christina’s other than her own. She literally told other singers songs of hers they were to sing such as Monica w/you give good love
@@icarryamessage She told her that. Dont know when it was very long time ago.
she said that?! omfg two of my loves have connected
This was the performance that made me truly respect Christina Aguilera as an artist. Paying tribute to the legend Etta James with a personal but also faithful rendition of her classic song. Truly beautiful. The guy at the end saying "give her another hand" really sums it up.
Oh yes Miss Christina! She took it to church on everybody that day ya'll! That is the Christina soulful vocal runs I love to hear her do because she does it so damn well and I wish she'd sing more soul songs much more often! Still she did a magnificent job honoring her idol and I know Etta was so proud of her looking down from heaven!
First of all Christina was singing like Etta oils have wanted her to. Have any of y'all ever heard Etta sing live? She never sings it like the recording track she gets into it soulfully and will change lots of things just as Christina is doing. That was Etta's style and Christina was respecting it
Etta prefered Christina over Beyonce. Whitney Houston said Christina is the only one who should cover her songs. Patti Labelle said Christina is the greatest vocalist of our generation, Aretha Franklin said Christina is killin’ it, YOUR opinion is irrelevant bruh.
Very very few have the vocal power that Etta had, but Christina is very close. I wish she had sang this one straight up, IMHO she tried to add to much to it, and she actually hurt it some.
Sweet Soul...
God bless you for speaking facts
Christina's voice is unmatched
Etta James was also bitter because Beyoncé was asked to sing at the Inauguration instead of her because anyone with ears can hear that Xtina does not do this song justice 💀
She killed it to me, I love Christina Aguilera , she got down. Gone girl, with some Soul.
Etta James herself met Christina, praised her and loved Christina's rendition of her song. Her own family invited her to perform and no one else for a reason. Just look at everyone at the funeral standing up, giving a standing ovation and recognising this soulful performance.
Whether or not her particular singing style is to your taste is up to you, and you can say that Christina butchered it or not. But comments like how Etta must be "rolling in her grave" are not for you to say, and they'd be completely inaccurate.
This performance was absolutely amazing! Christina Aguilera singing ability is off the charts! It is truly a Heavenly gift! To this world!
Hello bearwoman lol
How are you doing today
It's obviously you love music?
Christina is killing it. Best voice of her generation!
This is honestly one of her best tributes. No oversinging, just a raw, soulful performance. I love her runs here
Hearing this gave me goosebumps... Christina’s talent is undeniable
There are multitudes of singers..all the time long days. They sing, but few SAAAAANG. Drenched with respect for a fellow artist, the highest honor, beyond the audience. Brava !
That’s how you perform for a legend’s tribute
The fact that Christina’s voice is so strong and powerful even with the mic is a further from her mouth really speaks volumes. Her vocals are so unmatched.
i mean...just incredible. no words. no one compares to christina aguilera.
Did anyone else get chills at the beginning and end
Amen to that! This woman has one of the most beautiful voices IVE. ever heard in my 40 years of life!!
Douglasville Darling um, yeah!
Douglasville Darling every damn time yoooo
yep
YES! There was a moment close to the beginning (the camera was closer) where you it was obvious that the Lord was blessing and anointing Christina. More chillbumps.
WOW!! She did an awesome job. Christina you got some chops. Much love and respect to you.
Christina truly loved Etta! She wasnt just singing, she was pouring gratitude and admiration to her idol. ❤❤❤
Absolutly
some call it screaming, some call it art. I call it amazingness.
No me alcanzó a imaginar la cantidad ""cantantes"" de hoy en día desearían tener la voz que tiene esta mujer...
Xtina es lo máximo
I got the chills listening to her she sound so amazing ! R.I.P Etta James
This rendition is breathtaking! OMG! what a passion, strong voice and incredible technique. Christina is truly impressive
Yeh me too, I held my breath hoping it would end but it didn't!
She is amazing, great soul voice. Go girl!
Lol your profile pic is hilarious 🤣
Everyone that says beyonce did it better let's remember that Etta James hated beyonces version and preferred xtina's version and that is why her family requested that she sing at the funeral. Stop hating. Beyonce was cute but Etta is known for her grit which Xtina displayed perfectly
Youre an idiot... Etta didn't like the fact that beyonce was singing her song in front of the president and didn't get invited on stage to sing, also the movie version, which you can assume beyonce didnt have much creatve control over... Was kinda butchered. But Beyonces live version is clearly better .. She hated beyonces version because it was also for a movie.. Look at beyonces live version, and tell me christinas is better.. B is just much more soulful. Christina relys on the runs to make her sound better than what it is(not saying she has a bad voice) And aguilera did not portray etta perfect, as you say. This song is about the feeling, not how well you can sing it... You reeeeeaaaaaly need to check yo self fool
I dont get the rant. Christina couldn't hav e sung it with more feeling. She gave it all she's got to tribute Etta in her own way. Christina btw, can.sing with out runs and is amazing. Runs are her thing so she do it. to say beyonce is better than Christina is laughable though.
mmqpichardo so she was wrong
Mat Good Beyonce actually has a far better technique than christina which automatically makes beyonce a better singer than her.
jared jones on a technical point of view beyonce better than xtina but singing isn’t about technicality. Singing is about expressing yourself vocally on an emotional level that christina is very good at and that’s why she became one of the most iconic/influencial voices and singer of all time. If beyonce and christina were to duet live beyonce wouldn’t be heard or will sound mediocre because christina has too much of a powerful voice for her to keep up with.
Gotta love all the comments saying Christina was awful and how Beyoncé was better... There's a room full of people who not only loved Blues, but knew Etta and are Blues musicians giving Christina a standing ovation. If you like Beyoncé's version better, you have no idea what soul is. period.
Beyoncè did it soulfully too. You ARE THE ONE WHO DOESN'T KNIW WHAT SOUL IS! What was so bad about Beyoncè performance? She, just like Christina poured out her soul into the song. What's different about the two performances? And Christina sounded great until that riff she did at the end. If that's what you call soul, you're a fucking hypocrite because Beyoncè does it too.
No, Beyonce is not a soulful singer. Everything she sings is planned and rehearsed to death. Her approach to everything she sings is how to come across a certain way instead of feeling it and letting that take you wherever. Beyonce a great singer in that she has great technique, but soulful she is not. Beyonce's idea of soul is what comes across, not because she feels it but because she knows that is what people will interpret as soul. There's a big difference between the two singers.
celifacejones you obviously don't know what you're talking about. Your opinion tho
agree :-* Christina is more better...Who is Beyonce?? ooh yes she is queen with shake ass....in sings is queen Xtina...
I get your point and I kind of agree but hands down Beyoncé is the better singer she was and she will always be. Christina is foremost oversinging nowadays and back in her "prime" she was imitating the greats like Whitney and Mariah espeically Mariahs whistle notes with a false falsetto and on this tribute she is also imitating and not delivering something personal. Most at the time she screams especially around 3:10 the for you are MINE is straight screaming for 10 or more seconds and absolutelty horrible she sounds like she is having menstrual cramps. Also this is the reason why her technique is lacking and her voice often breaks. This is also not by a mile soulfoul only imitating the greats while not knowing the personal insturment fo 100%. If she would have stayed from the begining of her career voice wise in her lane she wouldnt sound so struggling nowadays. Meanwhile Beyoncé knows her vocal lane and stays true to her and perfetctioned her instrument and voice she became better and better and can truely use all facets of it.
This is my absolute favorite version of this piece. You did her justice and more . A most beautiful soul thank you.
Christina Aguilera is AMAZING!
Amen! and Amen! She Made Etta James so so proud.I know she is smiling in heaven right now. Rest in peace.
Holly Mother of God!!! That was absolutely amazing!!! What a healty lungs!
Mmmm.... not sure how "healthy" they are after all that squeezing. She has unhealthy technique in her high belts and thats why she always goes hoarse in the middle of them. You'd think after a couple decades of vocal training she'd develop a solid mix. She has so much potential but I hate to see and hear her destroying her voice belt after belt.
Alvaro López swear the has a third lung
Are u kidding me? 😂😂😂
@@choochd her bad techniques will dominantly affects her vocal chord, not on her lungs. So its kinda correct to say that she has a healthy lungs
@@ghendrix2264 OK. It's a saying, no need to take it so literally. I'm sure her lungs are anatomically in tact if that makes you feel any better? We can both agree on the bad technique tho, which is what I was getting at.
I believe a lot of people don't realise that Etta was alive for a long time prior to Christina doing this version at Etta's funeral. Etta had said to Christina that she loved the way Christina sang the song, and that is why she was chosen to sing it at her funeral, as a tribute. I love both of them and both of their versions. ✌🏾️❤️
Christina has a beautiful voice, cannot deny the facts. This was my wife and I’s first dance at our wedding reception. There is so much more than was performed by her in this version, “My hearts all wrapped in clover, my lonely days are over “ Etta was a heart felt performer. All she sung was real and personal to her.
My bride sung this to me as we danced that first dance. I know Etta smiled from Heaven hearing my beautiful bride’s voice, and seeing my smile through my tears as she belted out “ You are mine at last!” Etta’s music was raw, and broke racial barriers because her heart was universal. She did not care if you were black, brown or purple, it was you’re heart she sang to. Christina, thank you for seeing that and giving us a glimpse into this beautiful woman and magnificent performer. We lost a part of our heart, my wife and I in her passing.
Thank you Etta, and thank you Christina
Incredible performance and voice, different -in her own way. I love this song thanks to her. No wonder Etta liked her so much.
It sounds like Etta's spirit is living through Christina, INSANE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE VOICE of our time. Her pipes pack power- Holy Bible 😍 🔥💖
I would be at work watchin this video and I get up and get to shouting. This girl is blessed. She can handle her weight with the best of them.
The only thing that bothered me wasn't her performance. It was fine to me. It was those people who are on their phones recording her performance at a fucking funeral
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its 2016. but with all due respect, they should've just shut it down or keep it down low.
Yes Nathan! That was the one thing that bothered me too
Funeral yes, but the TELEVISED funeral of an iconic blues pioneer, with a pop icon signing her signature hit song in tribute; in 2016 no less.
wo! watch the lingo bro. No F bomb let's show some respect. This is Etta James funeral.
You people who are talking crap about Christina and how she is singing this song ... obviously are not fans of Etta James ... or you would know that Christina sang this the way ETTA would have wanted ... they actually were admirers of each other and had very similar styles and voices ...
Amen. Etta even said Christina did the best covers of this song. People think this is too much riffing, but people don't freak when pianists do this to the melody, or saxophone players. This is the jazz realm, and the voice has the right to do runs as well. It's an improvisational instrument, and people of the popular culture just don't understand.
What a voice!! Truly one of the greatest voice of our generation!!
Don't care for Christina, BUT she is spot on and just ROCKED this song. I believe Etta is looking down smiling on her!
Another angel, thank you music goddess, whoever you are for introducing me to Christina. Let's just keep telling everybody all about it, go back to our roots ... singing the blues gets rid of it, as all you blues people like me know. I feel tremendous gratitude to UA-cam for bringing the whole world of music (and more) to my little laptop with a big screen. At 84, I guess I'm just a lucky so-and-so.
Christina did it so damn amazing and flawless, think about it. She's singing at ETTA JAMES funeral! The woman who inspired her , why wouldn't you give it all you got ? Etta adored Christina and I'm sure she would of loved this. I'm sure she did enjoy it. R.I.P
Christina took it where it needed to go. She is so incredible. She made Etta proud.
She sang that song in tears ......Te amo Etta james
Can we say hallelujah and amen!; chills all over my body. Girl has some soul and pipes
Pure soul!! I would love to hear her sing "Precious Lord, Take My Hand".
This performance is so raw and authentic. It’s surreal. Christina is one in a trillion.
Christina singing Etta James' song couldn't be better! Love them both and this was a beautiful performance!
Some people complain bout how Christina sings, and that Just shows how poor their knowlege bout music is. The greatest singers of all time use to "scream" way more than she does. For exemple Patty LaBelle, Aretha, Jennifer Holiday and even Etta herself. And all these women are considered legends today.
Phillipe Ramos they are belt not scream
Exactly, they know nothing!!!
Etta would be proud. Christina sang THIS VERSION to her, the same way, and Etta herself actually said she liked it better THIS way. So no hating on her "overdoing it". If your idol tells you that your version of their song is better than theirs, you continue doing it that way.
She is definitely on a level unmatched, at this point. Shes up there with Whitney, and Celine Dion. No one else I can even think of, that has powerful vocals like that.
many people say "Christina is bad", but i say: try to sing 50 percent of what Christina sings...
Haha 50 percent? Of Christina Aguilera? Its a lot mannnn. I mean being a vocalist, I seriously want to sing ike her and if I achieve that I'm sure I would become one of the best vocalists of the world. She is the Queen man. Oh I really want to sing with her.. And about other people? Let's just not give the attention to existence of bad comments about her, which they seek🙌❤
@@rit.x Exaaaactly!!! I totally agree with you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@ulysseslopes4242 good to hear that mate.. I hope you're doing good during this pandemic btw :) 🙌
@@rit.x Thank you so much, mate! I hope you are doing well during this epidemic moment too!
You're too generous for saying 50%. No one can sing like her. Just like no one can sing like Mariah and Whitney and Celine.
There aren't screams. This is passion. Love of one artist to another. Enjoy the talent.
These people right here understood what soul singing meant and she clearly delivered
Beautiful. Love that rendition, I know Etta heard and will thank you when she sees u
I have read so many disparaging comments about Christina on this and other threads regarding her singing of this song... So if any of you were true Etta fans, you would already know that the way Christina sang this song is very close to her own personal style of singing, further Etta had a great respect for Christina and the way she sang her songs... smh...
No way. All these pop tarts way over sing to try to show their vocal range. Started with Whitney. Etta gave the song just what it needed.
Agreed. This is a performance for Etta, not for pedestrian spectators appeal. Its her way to honour to the best of her ability from one great to another. Christina didnt consider how anyone else but Etta would receive it.
Still listening in 2021. Love Etta not a huge Christina fan. Because she doesn't truly get to express who she total is in her music. This is who Christina really is. She's gritty, bluesy and R&B. Yet she's branded a a pop singer. So they water her down, to fit in a pop category.
That's who she is. She sang in her own way, putting so much emotion and passion.
When you turn on the radio, you recognize her by her voice and by the way she sang..so why so many people dislike it? i really can't get it.
Receiving standing ovation during someone's funeral from their family members means one thing: you brought justice. Thank you, my idol. ♥️🙏
For the people saying she oversang or messed up the song:
You morons obviously don't understand the blues or the music of the late Ms. Etta James. You probably heard this song in the Zales commercial and lumped it in with all the other pop tunes of yesteryear.
Well, this version (and Xtinas outfit) are fitting tributes to our fallen Queen of Sass & Soul. Ms. Aguilera is THE ONLY SINGER with the Etta stamp of approval when it comes to this song, so have several seats. In this case, have a pew.
I totally AGREE!
Well said: )
oh shut up and sit down. u obviously know nothing about singing
Etta James stole this song. Its not hers.
And you are? Some dumbass on the internet pretending to be smart. Fuck off@@hearsay516
All the ones that hate her, it's because they are jealous of her voice. Period.
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Moofasa Chechi I never got enough of Etta, and Christina is in her league.
Either this or they are just Britney Spears fanboys
Jorge A. Pissani Hey that's true!
Jorge A. Pissani That's what the word mean... A hater is someone who's jealous of u because they're not U
Christina is so awesome. I love listening to her soulful voice !! The BEST !!!
Beautiful beautiful soulful Miss Etta James give her her roses she have truly always deserve, you made the world a little more bearable
Her voice has so much range. Amazing and a God given. Wow I just got chills on her first note.
Good morning Jill
How was your night
It's obviously you love music?
Love her man she can just put So much power and soul in to any damn song
Her voice is powerful 😍
She almost broke down crying but she hung on and nailed it perfectly.
Christina you did Etta James proud.Thank you 🙏 God for giving us these beautiful talented women.Angels on earth.Lord your generosity to your children we are so grateful for your love.
Elle est capable de chanter cette chanson à la perfection. Cela démontre, pour moi, qu'elle est capable de s'imposer dans tous les styles, ce qu'elle n'a pas manquée de démontrer tout au long de sa carrière. Personnellement, c'est dans ce registre que je la préfère, mais j'avoue avoir écouter d'autres chansons qui ne sont pas particulièrement dans mes goûts parce que son interprétation est belle. Bravo et continuer de nous enchanter, merci
Incredible tribute to Etta James, no one person in the world could have done it better than Christina Aguilera
My God that breakdown ending note😮 Not very many singers can sing like this ❤❤
Knock the young lady all you want but she sang it like she was raised in the Pentecostal church. That's how they sing to a point. She did well and held her own. People who aren't fond of runs and the like I get where you're coming from. But truth is most of your major R&B, Jazz and POP singers came from that origin or genre, they only let go of their roots to appeal to the mainstream. That's why people like Patti Labelle or Aretha Franklin aren't as popular, they came from that origin and it used to be acceptable. Etta came from such an origin, just like Mahalia or Beyoncé or Fantasia or even Whitney know they had to give up the run and falsetto that is a standard in old school churches. It's just what being mainstream is about I guess, it's amazing to me that even many jazz singers gave up doing runs or scat. Many modern Gospel singers have given up those roots even though that's where they learned to use their voice like an actual instrument. At the end of the day I know its about getting paid to do what you love but I really miss people who have such vocal control. For a latina to have her ability when it's not a foundation of Latin music, is a wonderful gift that she gets no credit for. God knows J-Lo couldn't do a run to save her life. End of my rant, I apologize to the pop purists.
You're so on point. Besides this is not a cover song. It's expression one has for another. It love. Etta was one of Christina's inspiration. She sang from her heart.
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technically it is a cover since it's etta's song not hers...well it became her "signature" song ie the one she was most famous for. tho really this and etta's versions were both covers since it was originally done 1st by glen miller trumpeter ray anthony in 1952...etta's version wouldn't be recorded till 1960 produced by the late great leonard chess of chess records...but then none of this silly bullshit really matters cuz it's a great song and both etta and christina pretty much blow the flippin doors off any place no mater what they sing. :D
incidentally if you haven't had a chance to check it out you can watch cadillac records on crackle.com for free. it's a fantastic movie about etta and many of the other legends of the chess records era :D
Couldn´t have said it better. I personally love the runs, they are the factors that distinguish a mediocre singer from a great singer.
it's kind of like watching a guitar player. a hack goes on for 10 minutes and gets boring after 4:30. a virtuoso knows when the hell to shut up and let the rest of the band play something. can you guess which one this girl is? :D
Kewl Beans She was singing to Ella...not you, or any of us who were fortunate enough to be here for this. Sometimes you just have to let art flow over you....................this was art.
I'm in tears again. Christina is such a wonder. I can't imagine how she feels singing this at her idol's funeral.
I just know that this girl can sing. Etta was my heroine. Choosing her and her music as role models was a courageous judgement by Christina. You did Etta well, girl. She would be proud!
Christina was one of the only people Etta truly loved singing her song...