i love how she hits the wrong note and laughs it off, like a true performer! what else can you do but find peace in it when you are in front of so many people??
First of all, the microtome setup was terrible. Second of all, she only has the piano to back her up, after all the White House isn't a place of music performance. And finally, maybe she had the pressure that it was for the fucking president of United States for crying out loud, she handled it too well, I would have passed out. She's amazing
My favourite performance of 2014. No airs and graces... no auto-tune or mastering to edit out flaws... it was real. I find it sad that we live in a society that values perfection over humanity and am glad that Regina played out who she was in front of all those VIP. You Go Girl!!!
"Oh this is hard". When you have the voice of an angel, this music gig will never be easy, especially they way Regina can express herself on the mic. Beautiful stuff, and the thumbs up from Obama was heartwarming.
That was adorable how she was so nervous. It doesn't matter how much experience she has with live performance - this is the president and first lady of the United States in the front row!!! How many people could keep their cool in that situation? I know I'd be a wreck. What an honor for her to be asked to do this. I think she did great despite her nerves, and I LOVE this song. Obviously the Obamas were impressed and charmed by her, from the huge smiles on their faces. :)
for all these people saying janet's version is better, how rude. One this panio is probably 300 years old and this janet lady is doing a cover.... not playing the panio, singing, and writing songs... And they took the microphone from the local church and she still can put people to tears! Team Regina. goodday
I actually like this so much more than some of her other performances, because when she performs perfectly, it's hard to tell if she's human or angel. The imperfect singing makes it perfect to me.
Every time Regina sings her lyrics it’s like she is directly speaking to you and everyone in the audience it is very special what she does. My favorite of her songs is “Hero” it really hits your core.
I don’t care about the crappy sound, not only is she playing before the Obamas and future president Biden, she’s playing for RBG ! And she totally nails one of her most difficult songs. I’m in awe
I'm so proud of HIM! Barak and Michelle are so great to have an artist like Regina there. I know she fits the Jewish Heritage theme, but there are so many others to pick from. Regina just seems so out of the box for this. Someone must be a fan. And there all like 2 feet from her. Holy cow would that have been nerve wracking. And what a pro. She's nervous and adorable and making mistakes and charming the crap out of them all. And Biden!! What a great smile on that old fart. :) I just love this!!
why comments have been remmoved? Be enthusiastic or shut up? oh my god. Regina Spektor feels so close, so human, so imperfect. I just love that. I can't wait to go and see her in July. :-)
Such a beautiful moment 💕💕💕 always loved her she is a musical genius and always so unique! When she sings, the words she says are so incredibly honest and real as if someone finally mustered the courage to sing their deepest thoughts out loud. Any time Regina performs it is so captivating and truly special. And Obama has the most beautiful smile and soul 💕💕💕
cute? i agree, she is .... but how about breathtaking? amazingly talented? out of this world? she IS cute, but with her talent, and her sparkle, i think i would want to be called more than cute.
I love Obama's thumbs up at the end. He looks so young. Meanwhile, yes, she is so nervous, and it was a gutsy song to choose, and yet...here in 2020, how unfathomably apt. Note who is in the front row, including the President, First Lady, and Ruth Bader Ginsberg still looking healthy. I miss that front row.
She is brilliant. It's incredible how she had the courage to do that, and she played it brilliantly. Haha and it looks like Obama noticed because he gave her that big goofy smile and thumbs up :p!
Even though i strongly dislike Obama and I am absolutely against most of his views, I have to admit, I would be pretty nervous and honored to meet him and perform for the white house.
I've been listening to Regina Spektor for years and I didn't know she was Jewish...just looked it up. Wow, she has a crazy life story. Her family fled the Soviet Union in 1989 because of the intense discrimination against Jews and eventually made it to the states through the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society. She speaks fluent Russian and reads Hebrew. I love her so much more now.
Regina Spektor is talented beyond words. She was obviously affected by her nervousness. Something something singing for the president is kind of a big deal, yo.
They did, but you can´t hear it in these videos of this performance. There is another video recorded by someone from the audience and then you can hear it as the audience heard it; with a louder piano.
@HEARTHEANGELSVOICES "Parts." She's Russian, so some people may not be able to understand her at some parts. If you know Russian, you'll be able to understand her more.
Wow even with the worst recording mix imaginable (thanks obama) this girl's talent blows everything else away - she writes these songs, sings them, plays the piano like that, amazing
Right Mark.. I'm SURE that the President of the United States PERSONALLY was responsible for the sound mix. I think he was down there running cable and tuning the piano in between dealing with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Are you really that stupid, or just that nasty? Regina, on the other hand, has great talent and class. She is amazing. You, not so much.
@@georgekramer5262 how hard is it to understand what I’m saying. It has nothing to do with Obama. Just kind of amazing that the White House would just have one plain microphone there, with no proper studio production whatsoever, what she does is beautiful regardless, but it’s a shame they don’t have a at least a sound guy putting a touch of reverb on it.
@@204776439 You're the one who made it about Obama then said it has nothing to do with Obama. Seems like you don't even understand what you're saying yourself. But yes you really tried to blame it on the former president 🙄
How's she do it? I don't know, she is absolutely amazing and with such humour as well.....you can tell Barack and Michelle are Impressed and so they should be, i wish Regi would perform in my front room, what an honour. GBR
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@CthulhuForCocoaPuffs I love regina spektor too!!!! All credit too her for writing this song and she does a fantastic job singing it!!! I just prefer Janet's version and thought i'd comment about it. Both are awesome!!
This is the first time - regardless of what he did or did not achieve - Obama doesn't seem friendly, because he doesn't appreciate her work. I mean it's her, Regina! How couldn't he?
i love how she hits the wrong note and laughs it off, like a true performer! what else can you do but find peace in it when you are in front of so many people??
😂😂😂🤣 she’s so charismatic
First of all, the microtome setup was terrible. Second of all, she only has the piano to back her up, after all the White House isn't a place of music performance. And finally, maybe she had the pressure that it was for the fucking president of United States for crying out loud, she handled it too well, I would have passed out. She's amazing
i totally agree with you. those microphones... duh!
i noticed it too, like how she plays the piano, she's really under pressure
She was nervous as hell!! She is always amazing and nails this song every time!
My favourite performance of 2014. No airs and graces... no auto-tune or mastering to edit out flaws... it was real. I find it sad that we live in a society that values perfection over humanity and am glad that Regina played out who she was in front of all those VIP. You Go Girl!!!
*laughs* "idk how you do it"
she is the cutest thing in the world omg I just cannot I fucking love you, regina
starthieves18 what did she mean?
she was so ballsy choosing this song.
right!! and not just for the vocal gymnastics....
Apparently they requested it!
@@le2458 they've got taste
@@shreddedalto8982 absolutely!!
"Oh this is hard". When you have the voice of an angel, this music gig will never be easy, especially they way Regina can express herself on the mic. Beautiful stuff, and the thumbs up from Obama was heartwarming.
It's very hard to sing and play at the same time. She did it!!
That was adorable how she was so nervous. It doesn't matter how much experience she has with live performance - this is the president and first lady of the United States in the front row!!! How many people could keep their cool in that situation? I know I'd be a wreck. What an honor for her to be asked to do this. I think she did great despite her nerves, and I LOVE this song. Obviously the Obamas were impressed and charmed by her, from the huge smiles on their faces. :)
She's so smart. My whole family likes her songs.We always listen to it when we go to the store everytime.
Can You adopt me?
for all these people saying janet's version is better, how rude. One this panio is probably 300 years old and this janet lady is doing a cover.... not playing the panio, singing, and writing songs... And they took the microphone from the local church and she still can put people to tears! Team Regina. goodday
She was amazing, she was really nervous, because, come on man, look who's she doing the perfomance to, ended up being cute
Don't be nervous Regina! No matter what they should be happy to hear your beautiful voice.
Awwww, she's so nervous.
Really, she seemed not herself
1:29 "oh man this is hard" awwwww Regina🥺
This makes me love Obama even more, having her sing in the WH. She's just so real, humble, beautiful and a great musician.
Meanwhile trump invites Kanye west
She sounded nervous
He didn’t choose her. Obama ordered a sword up ghaddafi’s butt. One of the most evil presidents of all time, Regina deserves better
oh my god I love Regina Spektor! That must have been sooo hard, knowing that so many important people were listening and would hear her messups
Michelle is so DELIGHTED to see her play. Look at her face at the end, she is so happy. She has taste.
I have no words for this. Looked up stunning in the dictionary and got breathtaking, amazing, unbelievable and unnatural. That's not enough.
Perfect song to sing in a den of thieves, badass!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😂
I actually like this so much more than some of her other performances, because when she performs perfectly, it's hard to tell if she's human or angel. The imperfect singing makes it perfect to me.
I love you, Regina! Even when you were so nervous during the performance.
I have seen her live in Belin in 2005 in a small club. It is incredible seeing her in the white hous now. She gets the attention her art deserves.
What a sweet performance... just her voice really, since the piano was under-miked. It's practically acapella, on-key, and amazing.
Every time Regina sings her lyrics it’s like she is directly speaking to you and everyone in the audience it is very special what she does. My favorite of her songs is “Hero” it really hits your core.
I don’t care about the crappy sound, not only is she playing before the Obamas and future president Biden, she’s playing for RBG ! And she totally nails one of her most difficult songs. I’m in awe
She is so clever to sing this song at the white house to the Obamas. Such a bold statement wrapped up in a pretty song.
I'm so proud of HIM! Barak and Michelle are so great to have an artist like Regina there. I know she fits the Jewish Heritage theme, but there are so many others to pick from. Regina just seems so out of the box for this. Someone must be a fan. And there all like 2 feet from her. Holy cow would that have been nerve wracking. And what a pro. She's nervous and adorable and making mistakes and charming the crap out of them all. And Biden!! What a great smile on that old fart. :) I just love this!!
If Biden was an old fart 12 yrs ago imagine what he’s gonna be like 6 yrs from now
"This is so hard, I don't know how you do what you do!"
Made my heart melt, so many amazing people in one room.
I love how she acts so relaxed and still interacts with the audience even though she's at the FREAKING WHITEHOUSE
why comments have been remmoved? Be enthusiastic or shut up?
oh my god. Regina Spektor feels so close, so human, so imperfect. I just love that. I can't wait to go and see her in July. :-)
She's a goddess.
REGINA AND OBAMA!!! IN ONE PLACE!!! BEST CONCERT EVER!
Such a beautiful moment 💕💕💕 always loved her she is a musical genius and always so unique! When she sings, the words she says are so incredibly honest and real as if someone finally mustered the courage to sing their deepest thoughts out loud. Any time Regina performs it is so captivating and truly special. And Obama has the most beautiful smile and soul 💕💕💕
Regina Spektor you are awesome! I love this version even better than all the versions before.
oh my goodness she must have been so nervous
holy crap, where has this woman been all my life?So much to catch up on.
They need to hear this song every f...ing day. Thank you for this masterpiece song.
Big ups to her I would have no chance doing this in front of an audience this big
she is literally the cutest
Regina Spektor is got Obama's seal of approval.
that mic is way too high and the piano so low, of course it was hard... bad sound guy.
they didn't bother to give her a good mic nor piano :/ 💙love her anyway
there's no mic on the piano, so the vocal mic is the only mic capturing the sound
The mic is right there, she could move it.
I shed tears
cute? i agree, she is .... but how about breathtaking? amazingly talented? out of this world? she IS cute, but with her talent, and her sparkle, i think i would want to be called more than cute.
I love Obama's thumbs up at the end. He looks so young.
Meanwhile, yes, she is so nervous, and it was a gutsy song to choose, and yet...here in 2020, how unfathomably apt.
Note who is in the front row, including the President, First Lady, and Ruth Bader Ginsberg still looking healthy. I miss that front row.
She is brilliant. It's incredible how she had the courage to do that, and she played it brilliantly. Haha and it looks like Obama noticed because he gave her that big goofy smile and thumbs up :p!
i love the part where she messed up, it was so sweet!
it wouldn't be regina if 1.27 didn't happen, that's who she is and we love her for it!
2:37 - 2:39 : "wow, I did it!" :D Love you Regi
for regina to loose her voice like that, wow she must have been nervous, she has the strongest voice i know.
This was just excellent! Incredible performance and the song choice could not have been more appropriate!!!
This alone would make running for president worth it.
Her mistakes only make her more endearing; it's so cute, it almost seems intentional.
Even though i strongly dislike Obama and I am absolutely against most of his views, I have to admit, I would be pretty nervous and honored to meet him and perform for the white house.
BEST PERFORMANCE EVER. mr president you are a very lucky man. regi... you were amazing:):):)
what an amazing voice! she was so brave to have chosen that song tho, that is a hard one, and she only went out of tune once. thumbs up!!
I've been listening to Regina Spektor for years and I didn't know she was Jewish...just looked it up. Wow, she has a crazy life story. Her family fled the Soviet Union in 1989 because of the intense discrimination against Jews and eventually made it to the states through the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society. She speaks fluent Russian and reads Hebrew. I love her so much more now.
aw ... I can feel the ENORMOUS tension there ! Congratulations Regina :)
It was so real that it was unreal.
Should've sang Uh-Merica and Ballad of a Politician
Why do i see you on every regina video
Us is my favorite song from Regina so I am glad
@@metalyuncle3106 same reason you’re watching every video of her she’s great
She's so human. It amazes me.
Holy shit how have I not seen this
People if you think this is good look up Janet devlins version. She really is amazing and deserves worldwide recognision. You wont regret it.
The president gave her a thumbs up, it's official, Regina is awesome.
She's the sweetest person ♥♡♥
she's inspired me to keep doing my music.
lol she's just extremely nervous and she messed up and that made her even MORE nervous. she's too cute
She has got to be the cutest person ALIVE. :D I'm gay but if I got the chance to marry her, man I would love her like no other. :)
The fact she sang this at the White House is amazing too me considering what I believe she had as inspiration for the song.
aww shes so cute, poor Regina she was probably so nervous, but sang beautifully as always
So charming..
Regina Spektor is talented beyond words. She was obviously affected by her nervousness. Something something singing for the president is kind of a big deal, yo.
That comment was such a good ice breaker. She is truly a professional performer
She is so endearing! Love her :)
They did, but you can´t hear it in these videos of this performance. There is another video recorded by someone from the audience and then you can hear it as the audience heard it; with a louder piano.
I was totally charmed by her comment in the middle, and the smiles she got from the front row!
@HEARTHEANGELSVOICES "Parts." She's Russian, so some people may not be able to understand her at some parts. If you know Russian, you'll be able to understand her more.
That my friends is how we should do life.
“Well I fucked that up” proceed and nail it.
a lot of videos i watch of her live she looks sooo nervous, she's so amazing tho.
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I irony is unlike anything I have ever seen.
Brilliant !!!!
Wow even with the worst recording mix imaginable (thanks obama) this girl's talent blows everything else away - she writes these songs, sings them, plays the piano like that, amazing
Right Mark.. I'm SURE that the President of the United States PERSONALLY was responsible for the sound mix. I think he was down there running cable and tuning the piano in between dealing with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Are you really that stupid, or just that nasty?
Regina, on the other hand, has great talent and class. She is amazing. You, not so much.
Yeah, I'm sure Donald the very stable genius would have come up with the best recording equipment of all time, bigly.
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@@georgekramer5262 how hard is it to understand what I’m saying. It has nothing to do with Obama. Just kind of amazing that the White House would just have one plain microphone there, with no proper studio production whatsoever, what she does is beautiful regardless, but it’s a shame they don’t have a at least a sound guy putting a touch of reverb on it.
@@204776439 You're the one who made it about Obama then said it has nothing to do with Obama. Seems like you don't even understand what you're saying yourself. But yes you really tried to blame it on the former president 🙄
How's she do it? I don't know, she is absolutely amazing and with such humour as well.....you can tell Barack and Michelle are Impressed and so they should be, i wish Regi would perform in my front room, what an honour. GBR
Aw, My Darling Regina, she did great either way. If i were her... I wouldn't of even been able to speak. lol :D
@yodabelly actually i think he randomly started smiling like that because Regina was being cute (like always)
Owww, beautiful, btw, please, what was the problem?🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I like how she’s singing to the thieves. It’s great 🥲
very talented artist.........very charming video
She's so beautiful, and I think she did great! :)
Jewish blood :))) Oh that's why I saw Amy Winehouse in her :)) They both had gorgeous eyes and massive talent. ♥
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Words lost, words felt, words that fail to define.
Words that make you mine.
She is the absolute most adorable thing ever omgggg
I love how guilty Obama looks when she says, I just don't know how you do what you guys do haha
Michelle Obama is so gracious. 😍
@CthulhuForCocoaPuffs I love regina spektor too!!!! All credit too her for writing this song and she does a fantastic job singing it!!! I just prefer Janet's version and thought i'd comment about it. Both are awesome!!
that shows that we are not perfect and she don't care to show that .
that's what makes her good at what she dose shes a great singer
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay regina!
you go girl
She's fighting giggles. Brilliant and Cute. :D
im russian and i approve of Regina 140%
That thumps up at the end. lol :D Love it.
This is the first time - regardless of what he did or did not achieve - Obama doesn't seem friendly, because he doesn't appreciate her work. I mean it's her, Regina! How couldn't he?
He gave her a thumbs up.
Awh... she was so nervous. So cute ♥