+Gospel Nostalgia I like the older songs, they are written with a story behind them. not to mention the old songs sound better then all this mess thats on the radio nowadays.
Ledisi and Mahalia Jackson are from the same hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. A state rich in culture, music, food and history. So yes, it took someone of the stock to sing with such emotion and with The Spirit. Ledisi did an awesome job.
Today i woke up n wanted to give it ALL up. I have 3 children. im fighting a case that carries 3-9 years, i got an eviction notice this morning n i have nobody by my side but Jesus. i just ask somebody to continue to pray for me.
+laron woods no matter how bad things appear.....you have three very specific & unique reasons to stick around....your children.......the may continue to go on but they will never emtionally heal if yout take ur life and continue to ask themselves what they did to make you want to leave them!!!!......i don't need a crytal ball to assure u that things will get better!!!
She captures the soul , the spirit, the love, the prayer of the song and uplifted and encouraged the hearts. anyone listening to her singing could feel the power of it.
She would have brought the whole block down, let alone the building. This is how it should be sung. Still sends shivers up and down my spine. Song just freezes the soul.
But instead the Devil wit the blonde wig and white dress demanded it be her to attempt to deliver and in my opinion failed. Ledisi 4sure wouldve demolished it.
OMG....i have heard many renditions of this song covered by many different artists but this has to be the most heart felt & moving renditions.....she nailed it!!
Doesn't matter what vessel He chose to use or which listening audience you belong to--this song is Powerful and Many people received the message. To God be the glory!
Oh my goodness! This woman can sang! Beyonce has no business trying to sing this song at the Grammys. They should let Ledisi do. You can feel her soul in this. Wow!
Kre8iviT27, I agree that Ledisi is a cut above when comparing the quality and depth of vocals. However, Beyonce has the attractive and exciting brand and clearly people can't separate packaging from quality of contents sometimes. I've witnessed people give "juice" to their children and wonder why their teeth are rotting. They were under the impression they were giving the kids 100% juice when the packaging said 100% vitamin c. True ingredients were water, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, vitamin c, & red dye made from cochineal bugs. People go for the packaging over the substance every.single.day. Country wouldn't have an obesity epidemic if we went for substance over packaging, taste, and instant, easy gratification. That's why Beyonce can be used to reach said demographic (Let's Move!). IJS.
That is the TRUTH. Beyonce should have said I will decline the OFFER and ALLOW LEDISI to sing it because she just did it in the MOVIE that they are doing a TRIBUTE too. But I guess that is a STUPID thought because the Grammy Awards without Beyonce is a far fetched idea.....NOT REALLY.
CassieJazz96 No one "deserves" anything. This is life. Not preschool. There aren't a list of things that we inherently deserve. You get on the Grammy stage when you are chosen to be there. That's it.
Precious Lord, take my hand Lead me on, Let me stand I'm tired, I am weak I am worn Through the storm, through the night Lead me on to the light Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near When my life is almost gone Hear my cry, Hear my call Hold my hand lest I fall Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home When the darkness appears and the night draws near And the day is past and gone At the river I stand Guide my feet, Hold my hand Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Ledisi sang so beautifully. I wish she had the opportunity to share that with the world. We know all too well what Beyonce can do on stage. Ledesi would have delivered the message. Maybe they can duet on oscars..
Ledisi sings this song like she lived it. The words come from personal experience and struggle. The listener identifies this a soul because this is where it comes from. Beyoncé was merely going through the motions; imitating what she think is soul. Once the listener scratched the surface, there was nothing there, no feeling, no experience. Kinda like having cake with whipped cream frosting instead of the real stuff...
Prayers for you Pamela that you will be healed in this year of God's Restoration. I pray that Christ Jesus will take your hand for providing good health and Many other Blessings. Amen.
And it's so much more believable because everything Ledisi does is so classy. I can't believe someone who sings about grinding on a man's wood piece out one side of her mouth and singing this gospel spiritual out the other.
You know what... They didn't let Ledisi sing this at the Grammy's because they wanted to keep things "light"! LOL If Ledisi sung it, err'body would have been in tears, church, repent, and all that. They didn't want to take it there. So let the commercial lady do it. JS
Your right... they would have needed the white sheets and the mother of the church... with the fans and box of tissue.... somebody would have taken off running up the rows with waving hands....im just saying.
honey...most people at the Grammys don't even believe in God. You are delusional. They chose the commercial lady for ratings and because she plays their game, not to keep things "light". Most people watching the Grammys either don't go to church or hate black people. Get real.
@@zahraaesmael342 That's true too. You know those devils can't have the divine spirit of God in their home. Hence That's why they had Illuminati Queen Bey to perform LEDISI's performance. Baby, Bey COULD NEVVVA sing that song with such conviction like Ledisi did!
I think this is a beautiful version of this beautiful song! I found it because I was telling the Lord that I feel weak and tired of dealing with the cancer that I have. This is giving me back my spiritual strength. Praise God and thanks UTube for all that you do!
Sweet Jesus!!!! A voice like no other. This song literally makes your soul stop whatever it's doing and it........just...........listens. This isn't just a song, it's a journey.
In my opinion, Ledisi or some one with a soulful voice should have sung this song on the Grammy's, Beyoncé is a good singer/performer but when it comes to soulful songs, there's only certain people in the music industry who can rightfully sing it the correct way
She kept the song the song...true to it's origin and truly honoring the sound of the great Mahalia Jackson. Sung beautifully!! A the melody...in the spirit of this amazing singer - one to the other. Thank you Ledisi !!!
The scene where this is sung is my favorite one in Selma. When Mahalia Jackson starts, "Precious Lord," I lost it and bawled crying. Dr. King's weariness and pain being comforted with the truth of God's grace in song--we all need that, frankly.
Beyonce was wrong for getting her behind on that stage at the Grammys to sing this song. She could have done one of her own songs, and allowed Ledisi to do this version. Now Ledisi has to wait until the BET Celebration of Gospel to do it!!
It doesn't matter Beyonce shouldn't have sung it point blank period. If thats the case they would have asked her to do it in the movie. She knew what she was doing
Absolutely beautiful this singer that I just saw on the Norman Lear 100 birthday celebration. She sounds like the Late and Great Queen of Gospel Sister Mahalia Jackson. Absolutely Beautiful 😍❤♥💖
So what... why not ask her to do it she's im town already and Beyonce wasn't gonna be there til this... Ledisi is the likeness of Miss Mahalia Jackson so that's why I said what I said #myopinion
When I heard this version of Precious Lord in the movie, Selma It shock my heart and brought tears to my eyes. I reminded me of the many times I heard it in the Baptist church I grew up attending. #power I was disappointed to hear that Ledisi didn't get to sing it. I hope she'll sing in March when she's in concert in Atlanta.
tniaa77 I disagree with you.. it's not insulting at all that Bey will be performing this song at the GRAMMYs. This song isn't ledisi's.. many before her have sung it, but then again it really wouldn't matter if it were her song. Whomever made the call that Bey would sing it at the GRAMMYs apparently didn't want Ledisi to sing it.. they wanted Bey. Common and John Legend were happy to have Bey apart of it and so do many others. Ledisi was chosen to be on the soundtrack.. that seems good enough to me. She's getting her shine.
Thisis not Ledisi's song..its a church hymn thats been here for more than 60 years and that could and should be sung by anybody given the chance to..this is more than Bey or LEDISI..it doesn't matter who should be singing..its about HISTORY...there's no need to create propaganda as if someone owes or stole anything from Ledisi....The Grammy tribute is about creating awareness PERIOD!!!
For all those people saying "get over it, they asked Beyonce to sing it over Ledisi for a reason" need to get there facts straight. Beyonce personally asked Legend and Common to open their performance with this song. Knowing very well that it was Ledisi who recorded it for the movie. They said yes to beyonce because they felt like it was wrong to deny her of anything. Beyonce didnt even ask Ledisi if it was okay, she just did it. That in itself shows how disrespectful Beyonce can be. She should apologize to Ledisi for taking her moment. You would think that beyonce's abundance of fame and success, would not have her needing to take away the spotlight of others. Simple
I had to here for myself what was all this talk about Lendisi and Beyonce. I can tell you right now If Lendisi was to sing this song to many people would have gotten saved in that place and via web and TV cells and all. Lendisi has a real gift wow she can sang!!!!!!
Great Song and a Great Movie, I lived through those 60's and was confused for even though I had no African American Friends or Neighbors or School Mates --- I knew about the Constitution, Declaration of Independance and the Civil War -- its like some Hated for No Reason -- May God give us all the ability to Love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, and strenght and to Love our neighbor as we Love ourselves -- Let us do this Quickly
Im a white woman but come from a family of musicians and singers. I am the age of Oprah Winfrey so go and figure!!!.....I loved Gospel music from a very young age.......and to this day I still enjoy it.........You cant beat black women in particular singing......well I cant and that's for sure.!!...Bless you sisters and brothers.......hAllelujah Amen..
WOW just listened to this. She blew BEY out the I don't know what. Beyonce I thought sounded great, but I am not least bit surprised that Ledisi didn't get to sing the song at the Grammy's. These award shows are all about bringing in RATINGS and MONEY so of course they would choose BEYONCE to do it over Ledisi.
Viewers, I've listen to others Gospel singers sing this particular song for as long as I can remember . However this Women can sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if only it took a song, to get in heaven then my "GOD" with her singing the gates would be open. I must get off, the Lords knows the song has cause me to brake out in hives its so powerful. Peace thanks you tube and Mr. Gospel Nostalgia . Mrs Gwendolyn
Mr. Gospel Nostalgia, Thanks for your respond if you only knew. The fight, get back with me . You know who I am and I know who you are thru Christ, the gift that where store upon me i know you understand. please email me. Due to privates I have Message, I ham the one, you where sent to delivery.
i love gospel music grew up listening to it, When Ledisi sings this song you feel her heart and her soul in this song, shes not show boating it, shes imagining her self standing in front of Lord singing this. Its a very beautiful song and i believe beyonce was show boating this song and this song doesn't need all of that.
It's sad to see grown people tearing down artists just because they didn't enjoy a performance. Of course Ledisi would've done an amazing job singing this at the Grammy's because her voice is suited towards gospel songs. I felt like Beyonce may not have performed as well as Ledisi could have, but she still did a great job. In saying that, Ledisi wouldn't be able to perform as well as Beyonce singing a beyonce song. Instead of tearing down beyonce for performing this song, why not support the reason for this performance, as well as Commons and John Legends :)
this song was written by thomas dorsey after losing his wife in childbirth and then losing his infant child soon after. ledisi understood the pain behind these lyrics. but of course beyonce had to use this song to be in the limelight once again. she could not even begin to understand the grief behind these lyrics.
sharon cullars Is that a fact? So now you've moved to analyzing degrees of pain and suffering. I was attempting to give you the benefit of the doubt but now you're sounding ridiculous.
Malia Masaniai I don't understand that myself. So one person's pain or suffering is not as valid as the other. Does that sound right to you? Nah, me neither. 😄
Her vibrato is stunning. The dynamics she produces in this song just sends chills through me. I love me some Bey, but Ledisi is winning me over even more with this song, and may I mention that I love her song "Pieces of Me."
B. Knowles is to Ledisi what Elvis was to Sam Cooke: a shallow, spiritless, industry-pushed version of the deeper waters of real soul. The industry (and its social media trolls) can try to push this booty-shaker down our throats, but the truth keeps rising and speaking for itself. Gospel music emerges from the Holy Spirit and it only touches when someone WITH that spirit shares it. So, yes, anyone can (try to) sing it, but it will be as moving as a corpse.
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Necies Vlogs After seeing this movie I had to get the soundtrack. Some of the songs I already had because they are from back in the day.
Yup, isn't it beautiful? My favorite song is glory, but they s one is quite inspiring as well :)
+Gospel Nostalgia I like the older songs, they are written with a story behind them. not to mention the old songs sound better then all this mess thats on the radio nowadays.
+Allen Lowrimore Yes indeed.
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Ledisi and Mahalia Jackson are from the same hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. A state rich in culture, music, food and history. So yes, it took someone of the stock to sing with such emotion and with The Spirit. Ledisi did an awesome job.
Yes.... I was looking for a comment like this... Years later
It really reminds me of Mahalia. Beautifully done!
I literally have goosebumps after hearing this song. I am Beyonce fan, but Ledisi deserved to sing this at the Grammy's. This is so beautiful, my God.
Today i woke up n wanted to give it ALL up. I have 3 children. im fighting a case that carries 3-9 years, i got an eviction notice this morning n i have nobody by my side but Jesus. i just ask somebody to continue to pray for me.
+laron woods I will be praying for you and your children.
+laron woods no matter how bad things appear.....you have three very specific & unique reasons to stick around....your children.......the may continue to go on but they will never emtionally heal if yout take ur life and continue to ask themselves what they did to make you want to leave them!!!!......i don't need a crytal ball to assure u that things will get better!!!
The Lord hears your cry and he knows what you're going through. I'll be praying for u.
Praying for you
You,will be in my Prayers.Give your Testimony.
We don’t talk about this rendition of Precious Lord enough- Ledisi did amazing
You can feel it deep in your soul when Ledisi performs this song.
I love her voice! In this song, she really pays homage to Mahalia Jackson, but she makes it her own. I love her voice.
Not too much, not too little, just enough to get the point across.... BRILLIANT
She captures the soul , the spirit, the love, the prayer of the song and uplifted and encouraged the hearts. anyone listening to her singing could feel the power of it.
Cried like a baby to this song Ledisi killed this.
Hands down, Ledisi hit it out of the ball park. She really moved me to tears. Beyonce is talented but Ledisi is gifted.
Ledisi's sounded better than Beyonce.
@@khamanifolie6626 as a Beyoncé fan I agree ,ledisi brings the tears baby ..
Ledisi is tradition and new frontier wrapped into an elegant one
too many devils at the grammys for ledisi to perform. she would've brought the building down. they picked the right one.
YOU BETTER GO OFF!!!!!!!!!!! YAAASS!! 😆😆😆😆
Exactly 🤣
She would have brought the whole block down, let alone the building. This is how it should be sung. Still sends shivers up and down my spine. Song just freezes the soul.
But instead the Devil wit the blonde wig and white dress demanded it be her to attempt to deliver and in my opinion failed. Ledisi 4sure wouldve demolished it.
I sho'nuff agree with you, Tee Vee
Wonderful !! She sang this song like it was supposed to be sang. The Grammy's got it wrong.
I was moved to tears. Ledisi has a beautiful, soulful voice and she sings with such feeling. Few songs can move me to tears and this is one of them.
Praying for all of you'll. the one with cancer & the one facing 3-9 & an eviction notice. I know God will! Hallelujah!
it would have been nice to hear Ledisi sing this at the grammy's. beautiful voices like this should be given a stage.
OMG....i have heard many renditions of this song covered by many different artists but this has to be the most heart felt & moving renditions.....she nailed it!!
Best after Mahalia
Try Marion Williams with the Thomas Dorsey intro. It is on UA-cam, it will bless your soul.
Doesn't matter what vessel He chose to use or which listening audience you belong to--this song is Powerful and Many people received the message. To God be the glory!
Oh my goodness! This woman can sang! Beyonce has no business trying to sing this song at the Grammys. They should let Ledisi do. You can feel her soul in this. Wow!
u make no sense.....
what doesn't make sense to you? You don't have to agree with my opinion.
"...has no business..."? WOW...
Kre8iviT27, I agree that Ledisi is a cut above when comparing the quality and depth of vocals. However, Beyonce has the attractive and exciting brand and clearly people can't separate packaging from quality of contents sometimes. I've witnessed people give "juice" to their children and wonder why their teeth are rotting. They were under the impression they were giving the kids 100% juice when the packaging said 100% vitamin c. True ingredients were water, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, vitamin c, & red dye made from cochineal bugs. People go for the packaging over the substance every.single.day. Country wouldn't have an obesity epidemic if we went for substance over packaging, taste, and instant, easy gratification. That's why Beyonce can be used to reach said demographic (Let's Move!). IJS.
atlmprof1
loved your analogy.It was on point!
Please Lord when my life is almost gone take my hand
Beyonce is big enough to where she could have declined and insisted Ledisi perform the song.
IKR, Ledisi deserves to be on the Grammy stage.
That is the TRUTH. Beyonce should have said I will decline the OFFER and ALLOW LEDISI to sing it because she just did it in the MOVIE that they are doing a TRIBUTE too. But I guess that is a STUPID thought because the Grammy Awards without Beyonce is a far fetched idea.....NOT REALLY.
She actually asked to perform this song!
CassieJazz96
You dont deserve to be on the grammys just for having a good voice sorry. There are tons of people with great vocies
CassieJazz96 No one "deserves" anything. This is life. Not preschool. There aren't a list of things that we inherently deserve. You get on the Grammy stage when you are chosen to be there. That's it.
Her voice takes you "there," even if you weren't there. Beautiful, inspiring. This is the best of our shared humanity.
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on,
Let me stand
I'm tired, I am weak I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry,
Hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet,
Hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Ledisi sang so beautifully. I wish she had the opportunity to share that with the world. We know all too well what Beyonce can do on stage. Ledesi would have delivered the message. Maybe they can duet on oscars..
Such a powerful song gives me chills...
literally goosebumps listening to this song, such a powerful song and amazing singer
There is SOOO much weight on this song!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 sing now ledisi
Ledisi sings this song like she lived it. The words come from personal experience and struggle. The listener identifies this a soul because this is where it comes from. Beyoncé was merely going through the motions; imitating what she think is soul. Once the listener scratched the surface, there was nothing there, no feeling, no experience. Kinda like having cake with whipped cream frosting instead of the real stuff...
True gospel singing, deep from the soul
Prayers for you Pamela that you will be healed in this year of God's Restoration. I pray that Christ Jesus will take your hand for providing good health and Many other Blessings. Amen.
This song gave me chills her voice her lyrics her melody is all so perfect
No comparison!!! Ledisi took you back to church!!!
And it's so much more believable because everything Ledisi does is so classy. I can't believe someone who sings about grinding on a man's wood piece out one side of her mouth and singing this gospel spiritual out the other.
The scene featuring this solo is my favorite in Selma. Always makes me tearful and thankful.
she killed it! i felt that, her voice is so moving!
Amazing Rendition. This is what should have been performed. Ledisi your vocals speak for themselves.
I thought I was listening to Mahilia during the movie! Beautifully done Ledisi
Initially that what I thought...well sung version...it's on repeat
You know what... They didn't let Ledisi sing this at the Grammy's because they wanted to keep things "light"! LOL If Ledisi sung it, err'body would have been in tears, church, repent, and all that. They didn't want to take it there. So let the commercial lady do it. JS
FACTS
Facts!!!
Your right... they would have needed the white sheets and the mother of the church... with the fans and box of tissue.... somebody would have taken off running up the rows with waving hands....im just saying.
honey...most people at the Grammys don't even believe in God. You are delusional. They chose the commercial lady for ratings and because she plays their game, not to keep things "light". Most people watching the Grammys either don't go to church or hate black people. Get real.
@@zahraaesmael342 That's true too. You know those devils can't have the divine spirit of God in their home. Hence That's why they had Illuminati Queen Bey to perform LEDISI's performance. Baby, Bey COULD NEVVVA sing that song with such conviction like Ledisi did!
I think this is a beautiful version of this beautiful song! I found it because I was telling the Lord that I feel weak and tired of dealing with the cancer that I have. This is giving me back my spiritual strength. Praise God and thanks UTube for all that you do!
Pamela Lukasek Praying for you...
Pamela Lukasek sending you light, love and prayers!!! it's Already Alright, believe that...
Glynda Henderson Thank you so much..God bless you
Pamela Lukasek I am praying for you...Stay Strong!!!
Pamela Lukasek praying for you! Get better soon! I know you will!
Sweet Jesus!!!! A voice like no other. This song literally makes your soul stop whatever it's doing and it........just...........listens. This isn't just a song, it's a journey.
In my opinion, Ledisi or some one with a soulful voice should have sung this song on the Grammy's, Beyoncé is a good singer/performer but when it comes to soulful songs, there's only certain people in the music industry who can rightfully sing it the correct way
I love Gospel. it always lifts me up when i am feeling down.
She kept the song the song...true to it's origin and truly honoring the sound of the great Mahalia Jackson. Sung beautifully!! A the melody...in the spirit of this amazing singer - one to the other. Thank you Ledisi !!!
Yes lawd! Sing it my sista! Yes.......( clapping and rocking).....tears in my eyes!
The scene where this is sung is my favorite one in Selma. When Mahalia Jackson starts, "Precious Lord," I lost it and bawled crying. Dr. King's weariness and pain being comforted with the truth of God's grace in song--we all need that, frankly.
Ledisi did that! It's a shame they didn't let this sista SANG this song at the Grammys instead they settled for a no soul having Robot Beyonce
WOW - tears a flowing'. Just close your eyes and listen. No fluff here folks. Chills --
This is the way it should be done! Ledisi is a SINGER/VOCALIST!
She absolutely killed this song. No music just that soulful strong beautiful voice. People forget what a true vocalist is especially Beyonce fans.
A truly beautiful hymn beautifully sung.
This is so moving and powerful, this blessed me tonight 🙌🏾
Lord that was awesome!! Your soul could never remain untouched after listening to that
Beyonce was wrong for getting her behind on that stage at the Grammys to sing this song. She could have done one of her own songs, and allowed Ledisi to do this version. Now Ledisi has to wait until the BET Celebration of Gospel to do it!!
***** But how do you snub someone who was NEVER asked to sing in the first place?
It doesn't matter Beyonce shouldn't have sung it point blank period. If thats the case they would have asked her to do it in the movie. She knew what she was doing
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Too bad, she sang what she felt like singing. GEt over it
soul2soul504 Look how she done Ms Etta at the inauguration. Ms. Etta died not liking Beyonce.
Thankyou ledisi for making this song relevant again. You will get your shine.
Absolutely beautiful this singer that I just saw on the Norman Lear 100 birthday celebration. She sounds like the Late and Great Queen of Gospel Sister Mahalia Jackson. Absolutely Beautiful 😍❤♥💖
This is my deepest prayer,
Lead me whole
They know they could have let Ledisi sing this on Sunday #itsonlyright
How is it only right? She's already on the soundtrack. Common and dem didn't want Ledisi apparently
So what... why not ask her to do it she's im town already and Beyonce wasn't gonna be there til this... Ledisi is the likeness of Miss Mahalia Jackson so that's why I said what I said #myopinion
The "through the storm" belt is just🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌. and also the "At the river" 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👼
Outstanding Job Ms. Ledisi...First Mehalia then Aretha Now YOU .....
have several seats Beyonce! This woman is taking me to church!
When I heard this version of Precious Lord in the movie, Selma It shock my heart and brought tears to my eyes. I reminded me of the many times I heard it in the Baptist church I grew up attending. #power I was disappointed to hear that Ledisi didn't get to sing it. I hope she'll sing in March when she's in concert in Atlanta.
I like Bey, but it is very insulting that they're having her perform this song instead of Ledisi. Ledisi ripped this to shreds!
Agreed
Total disrespect. Is Ledisi not attending the stupid grammy's?
tniaa77 I disagree with you.. it's not insulting at all that Bey will be performing this song at the GRAMMYs. This song isn't ledisi's.. many before her have sung it, but then again it really wouldn't matter if it were her song. Whomever made the call that Bey would sing it at the GRAMMYs apparently didn't want Ledisi to sing it.. they wanted Bey. Common and John Legend were happy to have Bey apart of it and so do many others. Ledisi was chosen to be on the soundtrack.. that seems good enough to me. She's getting her shine.
Anthony Spencer
They will not allow a dark skin woman to shine. Meh, I stopped watching in '05, so I don't really care.
Thisis not Ledisi's song..its a church hymn thats been here for more than 60 years and that could and should be sung by anybody given the chance to..this is more than Bey or LEDISI..it doesn't matter who should be singing..its about HISTORY...there's no need to create propaganda as if someone owes or stole anything from Ledisi....The Grammy tribute is about creating awareness PERIOD!!!
Every time every night she sings it too and it's very peaceful
Ledisi should have been at the Grammy's singing this. Definitely would have made Mahalia Jackson proud!
Beyoncé is ok
But she doesn't have a gospel voice
But when u hear this girl sing it makes cry
last song Martin Luther King Jr wanted to hear...
Oooh I love the way Ledisi sang this song! Brings me to tears😢
Now this is singing!! My God!! What a voice!!!!
For all those people saying "get over it, they asked Beyonce to sing it over Ledisi for a reason" need to get there facts straight. Beyonce personally asked Legend and Common to open their performance with this song. Knowing very well that it was Ledisi who recorded it for the movie. They said yes to beyonce because they felt like it was wrong to deny her of anything. Beyonce didnt even ask Ledisi if it was okay, she just did it. That in itself shows how disrespectful Beyonce can be. She should apologize to Ledisi for taking her moment. You would think that beyonce's abundance of fame and success, would not have her needing to take away the spotlight of others. Simple
Any believer understands this song! The great MLKs last words “play precious lord take my hand play it real pretty too” 🙏
I have not seen the movie Selma YET HOWEVER this song right here... O-M-G... brought chill bumps to my soul...
Tearing - so incredibly beautiful
I had to here for myself what was all this talk about Lendisi and Beyonce. I can tell you right now If Lendisi was to sing this song to many people would have gotten saved in that place and via web and TV cells and all. Lendisi has a real gift wow she can sang!!!!!!
Yes I would have been saved
this made me think of my Big Mama back in church in Texas.
Great Song and a Great Movie, I lived through those 60's and was confused for even though I had no African American Friends or Neighbors or School Mates --- I knew about the Constitution, Declaration of Independance and the Civil War -- its like some Hated for No Reason -- May God give us all the ability to Love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, and strenght and to Love our neighbor as we Love ourselves -- Let us do this Quickly
Im a white woman but come from a family of musicians and singers. I am the age of Oprah Winfrey so go and figure!!!.....I loved Gospel music from a very young age.......and to this day I still enjoy it.........You cant beat black women in particular singing......well I cant and that's for sure.!!...Bless you sisters and brothers.......hAllelujah Amen..
WOW just listened to this. She blew BEY out the I don't know what. Beyonce I thought sounded great, but I am not least bit surprised that Ledisi didn't get to sing the song at the Grammy's. These award shows are all about bringing in RATINGS and MONEY so of course they would choose BEYONCE to do it over Ledisi.
this song brings back lots of memorial of my grandma back in Mississippi,love this song. A+
Beyonce had no business on that Grammy stage singing this, instead of Ledisi. Point blank, period!
#PERIOD
Viewers, I've listen to others Gospel singers sing this particular song for as long as I can remember . However this Women can sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if only it took a song, to get in heaven then my "GOD" with her singing the gates would be open. I must get off, the Lords knows the song has cause me to brake out in hives its so powerful. Peace thanks you tube and Mr. Gospel Nostalgia . Mrs Gwendolyn
+gwenboss51 Tharpepittman You're welcome.
Mr. Gospel Nostalgia, Thanks for your respond if you only knew. The fight, get back with me . You know who I am and I know who you are thru Christ, the gift that where store upon me i know you understand. please email me. Due to privates I have Message, I ham the one, you where sent to delivery.
Moves me to tears every time I hear it😩😢
i love gospel music grew up listening to it, When Ledisi sings this song you feel her heart and her soul in this song, shes not show boating it, shes imagining her self standing in front of Lord singing this. Its a very beautiful song and i believe beyonce was show boating this song and this song doesn't need all of that.
It's sad to see grown people tearing down artists just because they didn't enjoy a performance. Of course Ledisi would've done an amazing job singing this at the Grammy's because her voice is suited towards gospel songs. I felt like Beyonce may not have performed as well as Ledisi could have, but she still did a great job. In saying that, Ledisi wouldn't be able to perform as well as Beyonce singing a beyonce song. Instead of tearing down beyonce for performing this song, why not support the reason for this performance, as well as Commons and John Legends :)
Dag! Ledisi voice! Touched my soul!
I heard my beloved Bey's Grammy rendition, and um...no.
This song helps me get through the night at work . I know I am not alone because the Lord is holding my Hand
get you a piece of that Ledisi yesssss that child can SANG
Ledisi should've been the one to do this on the Grammys. I would've felt it more.
+Teammm PREACH!👍
GAWD. it's comparison everywhere.
this song was written by thomas dorsey after losing his wife in childbirth and then losing his infant child soon after. ledisi understood the pain behind these lyrics. but of course beyonce had to use this song to be in the limelight once again. she could not even begin to understand the grief behind these lyrics.
That's funny you'd say that. Did you know Beyoncé lost a child too?
L. Hill a miscarriage is tragic but it doesn't rate to losing a spouse and then losing a born child right after.
Are you really comparing losses wow you are some kind of ignorant. If you are a woman of God you should know better! Smh
sharon cullars Is that a fact? So now you've moved to analyzing degrees of pain and suffering. I was attempting to give you the benefit of the doubt but now you're sounding ridiculous.
Malia Masaniai I don't understand that myself. So one person's pain or suffering is not as valid as the other. Does that sound right to you? Nah, me neither. 😄
Beatifully done period.
Ledisi you have more talent than Beyoncé will every have! You are a beautiful Black queen with major talent. I am so proud of you.
90% of the comments are about Beyoncé
5% praising Ledisi and bashing Beyoncé
5% actually praising Ledisi without being bitter
This was absolutely beautiful. Beyonce live version was universally beautiful... done
What a beautiful version.
Her vibrato is stunning. The dynamics she produces in this song just sends chills through me. I love me some Bey, but Ledisi is winning me over even more with this song, and may I mention that I love her song "Pieces of Me."
I love this!! Wow!!!
B. Knowles is to Ledisi what Elvis was to Sam Cooke: a shallow, spiritless, industry-pushed version of the deeper waters of real soul. The industry (and its social media trolls) can try to push this booty-shaker down our throats, but the truth keeps rising and speaking for itself. Gospel music emerges from the Holy Spirit and it only touches when someone WITH that spirit shares it. So, yes, anyone can (try to) sing it, but it will be as moving as a corpse.
this song is absolutely gorgeous♥
Her voice is so soothing.
I absolutely love this song. My Grammy used to sing this song all the time and it brought back so many memories when I heard it on the movie ❤️
Powerful words