Jarrel yes. I defended that girl so many times when the show was on. They treated Mercedes badly for no reason. She was pretty, talented, smart and didn’t take anyone’s racist B.S.
So true, Rachel and the way they treat her and give her everything she is optimized of privileged and spoiled . even in behind the scenes the director, producer and writers give everything to leah is easily the part about glee I hate. Rest is great.
@@coolrants9031 the point was she wasn't given the chance to shine as the star she is on the show. she had to work twice as hard as the main who benefited from privilege despite being better.
I love that whenever there's a choir while Mercedes sings (which is basically every time) Amber's real life mom is front and center to share the moment with her daughter. That's a really beautiful thing that Ryan Murphy did. Bless his heart for it. ❤
Vinh Phùng Phước honestly not compared to this though she did her thang in and I am telling you no glee performance after this just measured up and it shows how she was underused just to hit the last high note
Oooh Chile, Mercedes sang the hell out of this song. It was a shame Rachel got all of the great leads. Whenever she performed she shined like no other, baby.
Actually, Artie had always been written as a- and this is the only way I can think to put this- 'a white kid with soul.' The writers subtly put that into Artie's character and it was one of the more flattering, diversifying aspects of the show. We even see him later morph into a film director, which is perfect for the character.
Jon Cambleton so that's why you mad! Be mad at yo MoMA for making Amber a millionaire and not you fucker, That's ok I'll help you through this but for now you have to stop being Gay
The most talented GLEE cast member by a mile... Always loved the purity and emotional heft of Rachel’s voice, but Mercedes... Ms. Mercedes Jones... that one is THE TRUTH. Lord she can blow...
We can't deny that, while the Glee Club was scripted to believe Rachel was their star, the Glee CAST knew it was actually Mercedes/Amber. Their reactions to her performances say it all, and damn it if we wouldn't react the same, listening to Amber is a whole experience! For me, however, there's no better voice than the other. I believe there's a technique, a style, a genre and a place for everything. I truly admire voices like Lea's, Naya's, Amber's and Chris', and they're all so different! That's truly amazing. That talent🤍
Amber always put her heart into music. Who ever the original singer of this song should be proud to see someone like Amber sing with her heart and soul.
@@kianimuasau6122 I just take it he's young.. now I love Amber.. but someone said she sounded better than Aretha...again..young.. but hands down next to Aretha she killed this song
Ain't no way for me to love you, If you won't let me, no I know that a woman's duty is to help and love a man And that's the way it was planned Oh, ain't no way (ain't no way) It ain't no way (ain't no way) Just ain't no way, baby (ain't no way) Ain't no way baby (ain't no way) It ain't no way for me to love you If you won't let me Stop trying to be someone you're not And if you need me to love you, say, say you do Oh, then baby, baby, baby don't you know that I, need, you It ain't no way I'll tell you that it ain't no way, It ain't no way It ain't no way, baby, no It just ain't no way (ain't no way) It sure ain't no way (ain't no way) It ain't no way for me to love you If you won't let me
Because Mercedes never got the same amount of recognition as Rachel I will always hate glee for that because that’s how it is in real life with black performers and white performers in the theater industry for black people the opportunities are slim.
@@reina2081 so does Demi, yes she has more soul in her voice but they voice is still strong, they are great singers, but every one has their own opinions
@@aissahardy2443 Demi USED to be a strong vocalist. Baby Demi was her best. Nowadays, her technique is not good. She strains a lot, her runs are sloppy and forced and a lot of the time her belting is just her screaming. Her voice is damaged from what she's done and Demi's "soulful voice" is not actually soulful. It pales in comparison to singers like Amber Riley, Avery Wilson, Jazmine Sullivan, Jojo, Shoshanna etc. who have real, soulful voices
She sang 8 years later in London. The growth is astounding. Can’t wait to hear her in another decade, after life gives her more experiences to further “texture” her voice.
When she said 'baby baby baby, dont you know that i need u. ' bitch i really had chills in my whole body for the way she sung it!. And i was saying :Yaaaaaaaaassssss! In front of my phone u know why? Because this performance its a big fire!
This classic by Aretha has been covered countless times but Ambers version is by far one of the best I also really like Kelly Clarksons cover and Jennifer Hudson
Watching Glee with my grandkids got me hooked on it. They were toddlers and could barely talk, but they could sing every song right along with the cast. Thought we had seen every episode. Damn. Don't know how we missed this one. She's the only singer I've heard, other than Aretha, do this song justice. Just wish they had put the soprano part in it.
Mercedes really was the black woman’s struggle...being twice as good to get half as far.
damn reading this comment gave me chills
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
RIGHT
Amen
Jarrel yes. I defended that girl so many times when the show was on. They treated Mercedes badly for no reason. She was pretty, talented, smart and didn’t take anyone’s racist B.S.
every time amber sings her fellow cast member's are in awe.
Keshia Oats me too
The cast reaction shots for every one of Amber's performances are true appreciation for her raw talent.
Keshia Oats Me too
every time amber sings her fellow cast member's are in her belly!
So am i.... Like wow
This show really demonstrated the black woman's struggles well. Rachel got everything she asked for. Mercedes had to fight so hard to get a solo.
Yes she did!!!
So true
Don't start that
The issue with Rachel was that she was way overrated. She was a dime store Streisand wannabe.
So true, Rachel and the way they treat her and give her everything she is optimized of privileged and spoiled . even in behind the scenes the director, producer and writers give everything to leah is easily the part about glee I hate. Rest is great.
Amber killed this song.
No she didn't.....she ate it!
Jon Cambleton, she threw it up so she good, Thanks and no Thanks
Reply "yes" if you think I'm a fuckwit, 30 replies and I will post a video of me running around our village with my mother in laws pants on my head!!
Tony Hardy no, she brought it to life!
She did tho
best singer on the show yet got constantly disrespected by being a backup. joke.
but she got a good ending becoming a famous singer and opening up for beyonce on tour
@@coolrants9031 the point was she wasn't given the chance to shine as the star she is on the show. she had to work twice as hard as the main who benefited from privilege despite being better.
@@cche16 that's the struggle of being a black woman in america. I relate to that.
So true.
And disrespected by the back up.
I love that whenever there's a choir while Mercedes sings (which is basically every time) Amber's real life mom is front and center to share the moment with her daughter. That's a really beautiful thing that Ryan Murphy did. Bless his heart for it. ❤
I had no idea that was her mom!
Please
he's still an ass
That's really all he ever did for her🤣🤣🤣
WHAT......I had NO idea that is just AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s 2020 and there still ain’t no way anyone will ever top this.
I love Amber but Jennifer Hudson & Patti Labelle did it much better on live
Maybe..Aretha.
Period
you aint heard Aretha ...
@@simonedabarb Also Ledisi
Definitely her best solo
Eastenders clips 55 hands down!!!! Most people think it's And I'm Telling You
I AGREE.
And also bridge over troubled water
What about I Will always love You?
And #ledisi
I hate how they made Mercedes fight for everything and literally always worked it out so that Rachel could get everything.
Carl Briggs Well the show was based off white privilege
Same
I hate how Mercedes and Rachel's power dynamics were written as a whole
She didn't fight that hard. I'm not gonna lie.
@@tecforever1087 She didn't fight at all. She'd throw a small fit and then she'd get over it or she'd give up out of nowhere
Hands down! That was the best song of all seasons! Most passion, emotion and soul
marco Kitzer i think i know where ive been is also on that line no?
And And I am telling you is there either, isn't it? 😃
Vinh Phùng Phước i guess all of ambers songs are xD
Definitely the best song
Vinh Phùng Phước honestly not compared to this though she did her thang in and I am telling you no glee performance after this just measured up and it shows how she was underused just to hit the last high note
Just realized Amber's Mom is front row center singing in the choir ❤️.
Lisa J. Matthew her real mom or glee character mom ? (Sorry, I nvr watch glee fully)
Daniel Ng her real mom
Omg 😭
@1:24?
Lisa J. Matthew she was also in the choir for like a prayer in the Madonna episode
Mercedes is my all time fav Glee character
Kamara Pierre mines too
Kamara Pierre no
I love her too!!👍👍
Mines too
SAME! OMFG. I'VE ALWAYS LOVED HER AND ALWAYS WILL!
This shows how underutilized she was during the show she could kill any song and they just let her sing the last high note
Oooh Chile, Mercedes sang the hell out of this song. It was a shame Rachel got all of the great leads. Whenever she performed she shined like no other, baby.
And you see they were DONE after it. Even had Blaine channeling his inner black woman at the end saying “SING GURL” lmao
@@adamsamess2163 EXACTLY 🤣
I love how for a little white kid in a wheelchair Artie has so much appreciation for this kind of music
Music is Music. Universal language. Doesn't matter how you look or who you are. Anyone can appreciate music in all it's beauty
Syniah Allen I just started liking Artie he is so kind and nice at times.
Actually, Artie had always been written as a- and this is the only way I can think to put this- 'a white kid with soul.' The writers subtly put that into Artie's character and it was one of the more flattering, diversifying aspects of the show. We even see him later morph into a film director, which is perfect for the character.
Sounds a lot like Drake, lol.
Artie is an R&B head he basically only sing R&B
she is sooo under rated
Under rated and over weighted!
No, Amber Riley ate my mom lol
Jon Cambleton so that's why you mad! Be mad at yo MoMA for making Amber a millionaire and not you fucker, That's ok I'll help you through this but for now you have to stop being Gay
Jon Cambleton Or did Amber take your girlfriend ( your mom)
David Elvis, don't be so homophobic, what is wrong with being gay?
Arnie was ready to jump out that chair! LOL! Thank God he didn't.
Imagine he just started standing.
“Arnie” 😂
This is Aretha Franklin level.
Fr
FACTS
on god
Love when Sam introduces Mercedes in the beginning, so cute :)
And the way he always dances to her songs. Samcedes
Nik Woodfield yesssss
We could be a match made in heaven... Just saying
In my head, they get married and raise their little Jones-Evans babies.
@@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortexyup me too
It was ALL OVER when the church started SANGIN y’all we were all in our spirits
Watching this the day Aretha Franklin Died. R.I.P great performance by Amber
How does this girl not have a record deal by now she is so freaking talented it's sick!! I would by her album in a second
Yaffa Slurzberg same but she will be playing Effie in the dream girls play they're producing in London
Jon Cambleton your ignorance is disgusting
Oh sorry then does she prefer Ronald over the Colonel?
She has an album coming out this summer.
yes and it will be titled "all you can eat to the beat buffet"
The most talented GLEE cast member by a mile... Always loved the purity and emotional heft of Rachel’s voice, but Mercedes... Ms. Mercedes Jones... that one is THE TRUTH. Lord she can blow...
Mercedes la mejor voz de las mujeres de Glee y de los hombres Kurt
Mercedes is my all time fav Glee character she brings the best in me
tamica muchai ikr mines too
Me too, THE Best for me
Wow, they couldn’t even let us focus on a Mercedes song without having a scene focusing on Rachel...
Annoying ASF right like girl no one wants to see you face
same thing with boy next door, sung by kurt…. like girl this ain’t about you
They always Seem to do that when Mercedes, Kurt and Santana are singing
RIGHTTT
@@smartguyband literally lmaoo
blaine at 1:01 is literally every single person watching this, god amber Riley is such a talent!
That’s probably just Darren’s actual reaction
We can't deny that, while the Glee Club was scripted to believe Rachel was their star, the Glee CAST knew it was actually Mercedes/Amber. Their reactions to her performances say it all, and damn it if we wouldn't react the same, listening to Amber is a whole experience!
For me, however, there's no better voice than the other. I believe there's a technique, a style, a genre and a place for everything. I truly admire voices like Lea's, Naya's, Amber's and Chris', and they're all so different! That's truly amazing. That talent🤍
I have to agree with this, they all had unique voices
i mean Lea is really good tho she kinda sing everything when the others have a genre .. Kevin is awesome
Oh dear god “ I love this song
same
This cast doesn’t react this way for nobody else but Amber’s voice.
Who's apart of the I broke the replay button crew?
Mercedes Jones me lol
ME!
In rotation
Me!
Me
Amber sung the hell outta that song and I'm so happy she's currently thriving! GET IT BISH!
what I like is how she hit the high notes so flawlessly, even Aretha did them differently but I just love these ones better
Modirwa Mercy aretha did it better sorry
I.... Note* I. You are also autonomously correct. In fact this is the best cover of this song note* I have ever heard
Modirwa Mercy even whitney couldnt
Aretha did them raw. She had the choir to help project fullness so idk
Still watching in 2024....
I would've been bawling if I saw her singing this live. BAWLING
Anyone here after lea michelle got exposed ? PERIOD. I can SEE why she felt threatened when amber riley is right here doing the damn thing
What happened? threatened? woah. If you look at old interviews she always said they were friends, and she liked her. yes indeed.
Keshia Peters she got exposed for being a toxic person and Amber Riley never really commented but said she didn’t care
Lol amber can care less. She doin broadway in London. I’m sure she’s not giving lea Michele the time of day
Amber always put her heart into music. Who ever the original singer of this song should be proud to see someone like Amber sing with her heart and soul.
Jamarcus Sims it was Aretha Franklin
How the hell do you not know Aretha Franklin? Boy you aint black
Kiani Muasau 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'M SPEECHLESS. SMH!
@@kianimuasau6122 I just take it he's young.. now I love Amber.. but someone said she sounded better than Aretha...again..young.. but hands down next to Aretha she killed this song
how great it is that Mercedes' future husband introduced her
He was perfectly happy being her biggest fan and supporter. He never felt unsure about himself
somebody must be here in 2018
아니 yep
Yess I am here for it😭❤️❤️
Me
아니 me..lolz
always have to come back to this. one of my favorite glee covers of all time
This is the best cover of this song by far
Everyone looks so awestruck when she sings :)
This is the moment my mom started loving glee. Lol
Ain't no way for me to love you,
If you won't let me, no
I know that a woman's duty is to help and love a man
And that's the way it was planned
Oh, ain't no way (ain't no way)
It ain't no way (ain't no way)
Just ain't no way, baby (ain't no way)
Ain't no way baby (ain't no way)
It ain't no way for me to love you
If you won't let me
Stop trying to be someone you're not
And if you need me to love you, say, say you do
Oh, then baby, baby, baby don't you know that
I, need, you
It ain't no way
I'll tell you that it ain't no way,
It ain't no way
It ain't no way, baby, no
It just ain't no way (ain't no way)
It sure ain't no way (ain't no way)
It ain't no way for me to love you
If you won't let me
❤️
Geniusss
Because Mercedes never got the same amount of recognition as Rachel I will always hate glee for that because that’s how it is in real life with black performers and white performers in the theater industry for black people the opportunities are slim.
It's what's happening in real life Ryan Murphy portray here... Let's give kuddos to Ryan.
She had me in full praise mode with this song. Like I couldn't even think straight for a moment lmao
Should've performed this at nationals
They would’ve won
When they filmed glee she sung live and used less audio
No one can do this song justice like Amber can
Erica S yeah Amber killed it 🙌👏 you should go check out jennifer hudson singing it... She's awesome
Check Ledisi’s version babe
Aretha Franklin?
Ledisi's waving at y'all
Sisaundra Lewis my guy, but amber definitely killed it
This will ALWAYS be the BEST cover of Ain't No Way!!! Demi, Ariana, etc, they can't compare. Sorrynotsorry. Amber slays this so hard.
Oh baby Demi would most definitely kill this cover 😘
@@aissahardy2443 nah Sorry sis but Demi's got nothing on Amber. ESPECIALLY nowadays. Amber hits these notes EFFORTLESSLY plus she's actually got soul
@@reina2081 so does Demi, yes she has more soul in her voice but they voice is still strong, they are great singers, but every one has their own opinions
@@aissahardy2443 Demi USED to be a strong vocalist. Baby Demi was her best. Nowadays, her technique is not good. She strains a lot, her runs are sloppy and forced and a lot of the time her belting is just her screaming. Her voice is damaged from what she's done and Demi's "soulful voice" is not actually soulful. It pales in comparison to singers like Amber Riley, Avery Wilson, Jazmine Sullivan, Jojo, Shoshanna etc. who have real, soulful voices
@@aissahardy2443 wrong!!
She snatched everybody’s wigs when she sang that song. Aretie got his life every time she sing lol
amber is truly underrated.. this young woman has some vocals on her and I'm ready for those number one hits to arrive
This is probably my favorite Glee performance in general she kills everything she sings her and Santana are my 2 favorites of the entire show
Wow as many time i've heard this song by aritha franklin ....mercedes is the only 1 who nailed it great job
Kendra Bryant Sisaundra Lewis
Whitney Houston
Don't care if he was dating Santana at this point, this is the beginning of Samcedes for me
YES
Just shows the perfection of her voice- 0 unlikes
theres 2 now but i swear it wasnt me lol cause i like her singing
Barry Hendy it's all Sue's accounts.
Dacorian Campbell 😂😂😂
69 now
Im talking about the dislikes
She made me surprise cry? Like I wasn't sad or anything and suddenly there's a tear there! That's some pretty awesome talent!
Because her voice is so beautiful it touches the soul 😭
I could listen to this chile sang all day long! *waving hands* ...GO-ON, GURRRL!!!!
Wow! She nailed it! I am sure Aretha smiling from heaven😍
She sang 8 years later in London. The growth is astounding. Can’t wait to hear her in another decade, after life gives her more experiences to further “texture” her voice.
Who is enjoying this perfection in 2019?
Victor Augusto me. I also downloaded it on Apple Music and listen to it frequently
2020
After JHd, one of the best presentations I've seen, after the original
She should be making albums by now she has a beautiful voice.She just needs to meet with the right producer.
Artie's reaction is everything!
Watching this symbolizes how resilient and persistent my beautiful black queens can be. Even when constantly under appreciated.
She’s like the most underrated singer ever!! I need atleast 1 Album so I can keep it on repeat
she KILLED that!! Wow!!!
RIP Aretha!!! We will miss you. Amber killed this song.
Damn!!! She straight tapped into my soul with her rendition!!! Where was I at? Outstanding performance!!!
She rivals Aretha on this one, and that is saying a lot.
Aretha gon get you!
LOL!
Oh no baby, did you fall on your head?
She aint wrong
She was the best singer out of all the glee members, she deserved so much more
When she said 'baby baby baby, dont you know that i need u. ' bitch i really had chills in my whole body for the way she sung it!. And i was saying :Yaaaaaaaaassssss! In front of my phone u know why? Because this performance its a big fire!
Gosh this solo is top 5 for me in glee 😭 so amazing I had it on repeat for the longest!
Amber is such a power house when it comes to big songs ! I could listen to her all day if I had to wish she had an album out
This girl needs to be signed! I love her voice, especially with this song! She did Aretha justice.
This is so moving. Love this and Colour-blind! 😊
this is by far one of mercedes best solos.
I was ALWAYS ROOTING FOR YOU!!!! & I will continue!!!!! Amber!!
I've listened to this song about 20 times back to back 😍🙌🏾😍🙌🏾💕💕💕
i am crying with this perfomance..... take muy soul.... i love Amber (Mercedes)
She legit sang so many songs live it’s crazy.
This classic by Aretha has been covered countless times but Ambers version is by far one of the best I also really like Kelly Clarksons cover and Jennifer Hudson
girl the tears are in my eyes! the amount of soul her voice carries is just god sent, MERCEDES SHOULDVE HAD ALL THE SOLOS IN THIS SHOW I SWEAR
Watching Glee with my grandkids got me hooked on it. They were toddlers and could barely talk, but they could sing every song right along with the cast. Thought we had seen every episode. Damn. Don't know how we missed this one. She's the only singer I've heard, other than Aretha, do this song justice. Just wish they had put the soprano part in it.
She looks so stunning and her voice 😍
love this! it always gives me goosebumps!!
One of the top five Glee performances for me, I love this version so much!
She Sang the Hell out of that Song and with so much Emotion behind it just the way it should be Sang!!! 💖💖💖
Why is Sandy me when I heard this song
Nothing as fun as watching the cast genuinely go nuts over Amber's performances
My favorite part too!
I got chills listening to this!!! It’s so good, she was really underrated smh
Two Words, Black Power!!!!
This cover right here!!!! I’ve been listening to it on repeat every since Aretha’s passing. Amber is truly a talent, as Aretha would put it.
She's underrated and underappreciated
She slayed this song 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Amber Riley has so much control in her voice, she totally sang that song, she truly killed it, I loved it!!!
Amber sung that so well I had to put down my phone and throw my shoe at it!
great vocals, I just love this song more. This is my 5th time looking at this video...😍😍
R. I. P our dear aretha franklin 🕊️💚 forever in our hearts!
I Loveee Amber Riley. She's singing goalsss. looking up to her ❤️. am I the only one ?
i love you Ms. Jones...
She always has been and always will be my favorite voice of the show!
She killed it. And I been listening to a lot of versions tonight including the QUEEN!!!