If Jean Batiste participated in this version of a classic, you know it needs no other endorsement. He is an artist and appreciates another artist. Her performance was not derivative, but showed jazz influences of which we should all be proud. This is an American classic from a critical time in our country's development. That she and we can appreciate it, glorify it and revel in the depth of the emotion shows that although we aren't perfect, we have made some progess. Rachel gives voice to the emotions in our souls.
Raw, magic that has been sculpted into a powerful voice and used by her, an absolute musical goddess. My one life regret is simply that I did not see this in person.
The comments here speak to a conversation I've been having with myself for years--When is taking elements from part of an important part of our own culture "appropriation", and when is it paying tribute? Keep in mind this isn't Pat Boone covering Little Richard with Tutti Frutti to make a buck. Judgments about authenticity are personal and politically influenced. Michael Bolton covering Otis Redding comes to mind. As a singer, Rachel Price is the professional equal of Sam Cooke which is saying a helluva lot. She's young, but she's been doing this at an elevated level for a very long time. A trickier part of the same question for me is about the "street inflection" she uses in many of her songs which is more representative of her musical influences than her own background, but is that really true? I grew up to Ray Charles, and he's in my bones in a way that Andy Williams and Johnnie Mathis are not. Affinity and taste are personal and instinctive. Where I finally come out is that she's a genuine artist exploring with her own instincts and an avid student of the history of American pop music.
I guess you could apply the same question to blue-eyed soul in general. To Amy Winehouse. To Janis Joplin. I think it's going to depend ultimately on your gut feeling. I agree with you violently that Rachael Price is a remarkable singer. I think she misses the mark here. I think the material is too strongly tied to Afro-Americanism for her to pull off. Without comparison to Sam Cooke. But there are certainly other songs from black artists that she does do a masterful, convincing job on. I guess I feel the same discomfort about, let's say, Ray Charles singing Eleanor Rigby. But on the other hand, 'Georgia' is also as white as you can get, and he certainly pulls that off. Bottom line--I completely get your question, think it's a very important one. But I don't have an answer of my own. I'd be pleased if you took a look at my blog. I talk about things like Pat Boone covering Little Richard, Sam Cooke covering Johnny Mathis, Rachael Price and Ray Charles and lots of others. www.jmeshel.com/272-vilray-do-friends-fall-in-love-with-rachael-price/
Catch-22 of paranoia about cultural appropriation: If mainstream artists and consumers were to shy away from any mention of out-group music, it would disappear from public view into obscure enclaves and die (when young out-group artists aren't interested).
Love this so much. Just wish I wasn't Hacked by Cops and they would leave my phone alone. Is it legal to torture someone? My Lawyer says it's not legal...Just wondering and listening to this bad song.
Damn music snobs, lol . Get off your high horse and just enjoy some good music. Not everything has to have a political tone. Trust me, you are not going to save the universe.
@@macaroo3883 it seems to be a song about civil rights for African Americans, it's definitely not the worst thing in the world that she sang it but in my opinion poor taste considering politics these days.
Not seeing the choice as "culturally tone deaf" or inappropriate. In fact, since nearly two years of racist political excrement hitting the fan, a white woman singing a song made famous by Sam Cooke, one of the 50's/ '60s U.S,. Civil Rights heroes, is an affirmation of what we SHOULD be doing for solidarity's sake. For me, it's also another great artist singing a beautiful song at a festival I didn't get to attend. But whatever. ; )
Clair D: garbage. Im black and I think its fully and completely fine. Especially so knowing Rachel's political persuasion and what kind of human being she is. And I think Sam Cooke would be fully on board as well. Shes a believer in racial equality and the message of this song is genuine to her. Do you really only want black people singing about how things will get better? It only enhances the message when all people sing about it.
Rachel Price is everywhere! And so deservedly so!
If Jean Batiste participated in this version of a classic, you know it needs no other endorsement. He is an artist and appreciates another artist. Her performance was not derivative, but showed jazz influences of which we should all be proud. This is an American classic from a critical time in our country's development. That she and we can appreciate it, glorify it and revel in the depth of the emotion shows that although we aren't perfect, we have made some progess. Rachel gives voice to the emotions in our souls.
I've said it before, and I'm not gonna quit saying it: Jon Batiste is an underappreciated national treasure.
That voice ❤ more! 😊
My personal favorite ❤loved her from the first note I heard
I would love to hear this with quality sound. Her voice is made for this song.
Exactly my thought.
Love her voice. It sounds like Love...
Nice version Ms. Price! Ya got some pipes.
Raw, magic that has been sculpted into a powerful voice and used by her, an absolute musical goddess. My one life regret is simply that I did not see this in person.
Love this tune, and love to hear Rachel Price singing it. She brings such a beautiful silkiness to the lyric.
dudeee thank you for posting this
This is far better than most studio recordings after many takes. Would be awesome to be in that crowd
Thanks for sharing this. Rachael a top talent. Same for the deep John Batiste, obviously.
Super APPRECIATION to the one that posted this!!!!
Thank you so much for this upload!
Great voice.👍
great love it.....the ultimate one for this is Sam Cooke
Just singing a classic. Everything doesn't have have to political! She does the song justice. I love her!
Does so!!! :D
The song is inherently political.
Hokahey!!
The comments here speak to a conversation I've been having with myself for years--When is taking elements from part of an important part of our own culture "appropriation", and when is it paying tribute? Keep in mind this isn't Pat Boone covering Little Richard with Tutti Frutti to make a buck. Judgments about authenticity are personal and politically influenced. Michael Bolton covering Otis Redding comes to mind. As a singer, Rachel Price is the professional equal of Sam Cooke which is saying a helluva lot. She's young, but she's been doing this at an elevated level for a very long time. A trickier part of the same question for me is about the "street inflection" she uses in many of her songs which is more representative of her musical influences than her own background, but is that really true? I grew up to Ray Charles, and he's in my bones in a way that Andy Williams and Johnnie Mathis are not. Affinity and taste are personal and instinctive.
Where I finally come out is that she's a genuine artist exploring with her own instincts and an avid student of the history of American pop music.
I guess you could apply the same question to blue-eyed soul in general. To Amy Winehouse. To Janis Joplin. I think it's going to depend ultimately on your gut feeling. I agree with you violently that Rachael Price is a remarkable singer. I think she misses the mark here. I think the material is too strongly tied to Afro-Americanism for her to pull off. Without comparison to Sam Cooke. But there are certainly other songs from black artists that she does do a masterful, convincing job on. I guess I feel the same discomfort about, let's say, Ray Charles singing Eleanor Rigby. But on the other hand, 'Georgia' is also as white as you can get, and he certainly pulls that off.
Bottom line--I completely get your question, think it's a very important one. But I don't have an answer of my own.
I'd be pleased if you took a look at my blog. I talk about things like Pat Boone covering Little Richard, Sam Cooke covering Johnny Mathis, Rachael Price and Ray Charles and lots of others.
www.jmeshel.com/272-vilray-do-friends-fall-in-love-with-rachael-price/
Artists borrow from one another, some better than others. Pat Boone? Not so good.
I assume black artists borrow from white artists and vice versa. The mix often results in something good.
It's great music does it really matter? Think Sam Cook would have objected? I don't think he would have
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Not bad, its like a deeper version of Janis trying to sing this👍Sam and Elvis had the best voices ever!
WHAT?! We are not worthy..
Her song now
As spectacular as she is, she's not taking it from Sam Cooke. Even being 2nd on a list with Sam Cooke is impressive.
Great music, recording a trifle wan.
Catch-22 of paranoia about cultural appropriation: If mainstream artists and consumers were to shy away from any mention of out-group music, it would disappear from public view into obscure enclaves and die (when young out-group artists aren't interested).
Love this so much. Just wish I wasn't Hacked by Cops and they would leave my phone alone. Is it legal to torture someone? My Lawyer says it's not legal...Just wondering and listening to this bad song.
Caleb Smith wtf
Damn music snobs, lol . Get off your high horse and just enjoy some good music. Not everything has to have a political tone. Trust me, you are not going to save the universe.
I dont really like people singing classics. Sounded good if she kept it mellow and not try to sing it hard.
Sorry to say this because I think Rachael has a lovely voice but this is very tone deaf (culturally speaking)
Because...?
@@macaroo3883 it seems to be a song about civil rights for African Americans, it's definitely not the worst thing in the world that she sang it but in my opinion poor taste considering politics these days.
Why not. It's a great song. She's a fantastic talent. Politics aside
Not seeing the choice as "culturally tone deaf" or inappropriate. In fact, since nearly two years of racist political excrement hitting the fan, a white woman singing a song made famous by Sam Cooke, one of the 50's/ '60s U.S,. Civil Rights heroes, is an affirmation of what we SHOULD be doing for solidarity's sake. For me, it's also another great artist singing a beautiful song at a festival I didn't get to attend.
But whatever. ; )
Clair D: garbage. Im black and I think its fully and completely fine. Especially so knowing Rachel's political persuasion and what kind of human being she is. And I think Sam Cooke would be fully on board as well. Shes a believer in racial equality and the message of this song is genuine to her. Do you really only want black people singing about how things will get better? It only enhances the message when all people sing about it.