For my taste in particular, John Legend was the one that most fulfilled my expectations in this tribute to Earth Wind & Fire. John Legend, for me, is presence, charisma and interpretation.
John legend you are a incredible singer and thank you so much for your song you sing at Kennedy Center Awards for Earth Wind and Fire. May God bless you John legend . 🙏 is
I always thought he was a bit swaggery, but this blew me away, so I’ve watched a few of his other videos and he just completely engages with his audience, I’m hooked! Maurice would have been so happy with this tribute I’m sure.
I love unconditionally, that show of love, respect and approval that the EW&F members give to John at the end of the song, what an honor, privilege and joy he must have felt at that moment!
I’m a huge EWF fan , and have seen them numerous times. Mr. John Legend to put it mildly , the absolute best performance I have ever seen of an EWF song .
There is this beautiful lady in the audience, that is smiling and will later on, as a leader make everybody standing up and dance... I love her for her cosmic energy
great song and performance, at the 40 second mark it's a woman dancing She is the most incredible looking woman I ever laid my eyes on. her smile is breathtaking
John Legend can be a little dry and vanilla for me so I was SHOCKED to hear how soulful this rendition was. Probably the best live version of this I've heard other than possibly Soulive
John put some “stank” on this. By far his best performance and the best cover of an EWF classic. The tone of his voice is in the range of Maurice. He needs to do an album with EWF.
JOHN LEGEND Simply better performance in fact, the more I listen to this song the more I want to hear it. A perfect voice fit in nicely with this song, a perfect interpretation. DAVID here talking very well congratulations! JOHN LEGEND.🎙️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃
That makes no sense and also nonsense. 007 conjures images of white male and there are many why artists that could bring magic to a stage. What you mean is John Legend is an awesome singer who sings an awesome song in a smart dinner jacket and now tie.
Technically the original version was done by creative source, but I get it. Here is the original a Skip Scarborough penned tune.. ua-cam.com/video/HNXGhtvG8yI/v-deo.html
When my mom wad in the last months of her life... this was her jam... over and over and over. I love John for giving us this great performance by my favorite band of all time Earth Wind and Fire xx
John did a great job! Let's talk about someone behind the scenes, Rickey Minor. He's not only one of the world's best bass players, he's also the music director for this event. Rickey was also the music director for "Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul." Rickey Minor is an unheralded genius that brings these types of shows together musically. Thanks for all you do Rickey Minor, the musical world is a much better place with you in it!
How true talent is defined. Interpretation of classic is made your own, but the essence of the song remains the same as composed. Now that is true talent! Sing it John! 🕶🕶🕶🕶🕶🕶
You want my love and you can't deny You know it's true but you try to hide You turn down love like it's really bad yeah owh You can't give what you never had yeah Well bless your soul, you can fool a few Ah I know the truth and so do you You can't hide love, you can't now You can't hide love, it's got ya Betcha you want my love, I betcha You can't hide feeling inside You can't pretend there's nothing there Girl, I look in your eyes, I see you care So why not stop trying to run and hide You won't find out, if you never try You can't hide love, you can't now You can't hide love, it's got ya Betcha want my love, I betcha You can't hide feeling inside Love has found the time to kiss you Can you find the time to listen Life found the time to bug you yeah Can you find the time for blessing yeah owh
Phil Bailey at 1:30 watching intently like "I wonder if he can hit my high notes..." 🤣 Edit: ok, so he didn't go for the high notes in the harmonies at the end but this is still an INCREDIBLE cover.
Absolutely stunning, heartfelt performance John! At some point you were channeling Maurice, and the beauty of your own unique style raised this performance to a level we have seldom seen in this decade! I would love to hear you do an entire album of these classic soulful songs...i would be first in line to buy it! God bless you on your journey John...and thank the Creator for our brief time with Maurice!
There is happiness and sadness listening to this in that we missed at least 25 years of this and other beautiful music by talented artist because the industry went the cheap route for rap and electronic noise to cut cost and increase profits. Love the fact that there’s talent like John but it’s rare and does not fill the air as it should have. Every song was from musicians (Singers and instrumentalist). Listen to the magnificent sounds of natural sound. It’s like the taste of a $150 ribeye steak wine and meal vs a $5 whopper or quarter pounder lunch special. Terrible how the industry has and still mistreats our ears, heart, and soul in music. Love John singing this song, keep it coming.
Este señor glorifico mas este gran tema que para mi humilde concepto es una de las agrupaciones mas espectaculares y poderosas que tiene este planeta tierra❤
The band, background singers and John did absolutely amazing. I was getting into it like homie at 2:16. Lol. And John took it all the way home at the end🙌🙌. He needs to do an entire album with this type of instrumentation. Is Quincy Jones too old to get back in the studio? I think he and John would make an incredible pairing!
You can't pretend there is nothing there, girl i look in your eyes I see your care, well why don't you stop your running and hide, you won't find out if you never try. awesome lyrics
John Legend is simply GOLD! Love how this guy totally 'owns' the entire stage with such a masterfully delivered number ~ damn, I think he did it better than EW&F! He flies through the song with vocal gesturing, jazzy intonation in perfect cadence, flying, swooping, adding his own sense of expression in its interpretation. No one like Legend. And no one could have done this song.
Fantastic, gorgeus, very powerfully emotional & masculine performance/interpretation of an eternal song - love it to a degree where it hurts! EWF - love you forever!
OMG, why am I finding John Legend in this suit incredibly sexy
Oh, no, his political views make me want to puke. I realize celebrities are people too, but when the put their views out there--PUKE HAPPENS!
This has to be John Legends best performance ever.
Agree. Totally.
He made this into his own song 🎧
Great great..😃😘
N.
I agree too
I have to give the singers the musicians, engineers. All professionals, this was a Polished show. A true first class performance
I don't like him...but I have to admit, he slayed
@@kevinwalsh4652yup
For my taste in particular, John Legend was the one that most fulfilled my expectations in this tribute to Earth Wind & Fire. John Legend, for me, is presence, charisma and interpretation.
John legend you are a incredible singer and thank you so much for your song you sing at Kennedy Center Awards for Earth Wind and Fire. May God bless you John legend . 🙏 is
Michael Day
I watch this maybe more than 50 times
Fantastic performance of a great song. John paid respect to the original recording, but managed to put his own stamp and character on it. Magical
Legendary
Magnificent 👍👏😻
All the great EWF songs and yet somehow I had forgotten about this one. His performance was the best of all the tributes.
I always thought he was a bit swaggery, but this blew me away, so I’ve watched a few of his other videos and he just completely engages with his audience, I’m hooked! Maurice would have been so happy with this tribute I’m sure.
Smooth 👍👍👍👍👍
Solo John Legend poteva fare così questo pezzo UNICO❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Pura Elegancia❤
davvero ,questa è la canzone piu'bella degli Earth Wind and Fire e lui l'ha cantata in maniera divina
John KILLED IT!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I can't say I'm a big John Legend fan , but he killed this in his own way.
If John ever wants a side gig, it would really honor Maurice if he did a stint in EWF. He has the goods!
I agree, he sounds amazing. The song really fits him
He was directly in the pocket!!
Yes it does!
John Legend DID that. 💜 If he never does anything else in life... rest assured... he SLAYED this performance. 🙂
This brother is Truly talented he killed this song in a Good Way, God bless him
John paid homage in a big way to Earth Wind & Fire! Well done!
This was the best performance by John legend.
Best tribute performance.
Maybe the sexiest song ever.... probably the sexiest song ever!? What a band .... what tunes, what music, what soul.... EWF!!!!!!!!
The most beautiful song ever
John Legend channeling Maurice White ... how brilliant!
I love unconditionally, that show of love, respect and approval that the EW&F members give to John at the end of the song, what an honor, privilege and joy he must have felt at that moment!
John Legend DID that. 💜 If he never does anything else in life... rest assured... he SLAYED this performance. 🙂
Maurice, we miss your greatness God Bless You. I am 73
I’m a huge EWF fan , and have seen them numerous times. Mr. John Legend to put it mildly , the absolute best performance I have ever seen of an EWF song .
D Angelo's live is one you should check out.
I will, thx.
I totally agree Ronald.
Anybody can’t just sing an EW&F song. John Legend ate this up.
There is this beautiful lady in the audience, that is smiling and will later on, as a leader make everybody standing up and dance... I love her for her cosmic energy
John legend killed this man, best performance I’ve seen from him
John really killed it with this performance!
Amazing voice ❤
Magnifique ❤❤❤❤❤Quelle voix exceptionnelle ❤️❤️❤️
great song and performance, at the 40 second mark it's a woman dancing She is the most incredible looking woman I ever laid my eyes on. her smile is breathtaking
John Legend is in his element 😳
STILL getting chills on this one. John Legend did EWF proud with this performance. This song just mellows my soul...always one of my fave songs.
He own it stole the show
Oh man...this is so smooth. Best performance EVER. 🥰
John Legend can be a little dry and vanilla for me so I was SHOCKED to hear how soulful this rendition was. Probably the best live version of this I've heard other than possibly Soulive
John put some “stank” on this. By far his best performance and the best cover of an EWF classic. The tone of his voice is in the range of Maurice. He needs to do an album with EWF.
Stank and Funk
@@mycatsheenacashappid4240 you are so right…stank and funk!!!!!!!
JOHN LEGEND Simply better performance in fact, the more I listen to this song the more I want to hear it. A perfect voice fit in nicely with this song, a perfect interpretation. DAVID here talking very well congratulations! JOHN LEGEND.🎙️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃
I'm not a John Legend fan, but he put some soul in this performance. Well done, Mr. Legend!!
So many versions, Carmen McCrea, Dionne Warwick, EWF., D'Angelo, Prince.......and on and on and on. John Legend's takes some beating. Phew! Classy.
Ain't the same without Maurice,thank you for the memories of the seventies❤ ❤
Maurice would have been so proud, stunning performance !!!
I don't rock with Legend in general but he killed this 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love that 007 vibe with a dash of magic only a black man can bring to the stage, pure genius.
Maravilhas de vozez
That makes no sense and also nonsense. 007 conjures images of white male and there are many why artists that could bring magic to a stage.
What you mean is John Legend is an awesome singer who sings an awesome song in a smart dinner jacket and now tie.
Yaaas 🔥
@@creativesource3514just chill man and enjoy 😊
To all: both can be true. But time and time again, the consensus of veracity is with Alex z., not creativesource.
My observation: Earth Wind and Fire were gobsmacked by John Legend’s performance.
after the love as gone.......xx
Never a John legend fan until he sang that song.
Same.
Philip is still adorable... You can clearly see he is enjoying this! Awesome job by John Legend!
I do not Like John legend Music...But Boy..!! did he hit my sweet spot right now..!! Lovely lovely lovely...
Big❤❤❤❤
This performance is on repeat today!
Sa voix, son attitude, l'arrangement, le groupe... tout est parfait !
Earth Wind and fire most beautiful song!
No one composes music like this anymore I betcha!!! ;)
One of the best interpretation for this song...may be the best one after the original EWF, of course :)
Whole heartedly agree. I’m completely blown away.
Go back and listen to the original. Listen to Maurice White sing this effortlessly. John does a great job but the original is perfection!
Original is the best version, followed by Lucky Daye, have a listen
Technically the original version was done by creative source, but I get it. Here is the original a Skip Scarborough penned tune..
ua-cam.com/video/HNXGhtvG8yI/v-deo.html
PS Let me add Legend's performance was great
The only time that I’ve ever liked anything he has sung. This was a home run, and you can see that EWF clearly loved it.
Mr. John Legend .....is on Fire here....he owns the stage, confident....
A real tribute to EWF......
When my mom wad in the last months of her life... this was her jam... over and over and over. I love John for giving us this great performance by my favorite band of all time Earth Wind and Fire xx
Fantastic the other world marvelous beautiful você. Beautiful bass very nice.congtatulations john legend.CIDA CASTRO from BRAZIL.
Simply Magical!!! Yeahhhh
2:20 that bassist is really enjoying every bit of moment of the song.
true hahaha, bassist love when they play funk music, this tipe of music touch your souls
He showed OUT with this 1 💣🔥🎤
John did a great job! Let's talk about someone behind the scenes, Rickey Minor. He's not only one of the world's best bass players, he's also the music director for this event. Rickey was also the music director for "Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul." Rickey Minor is an unheralded genius that brings these types of shows together musically. Thanks for all you do Rickey Minor, the musical world is a much better place with you in it!
Also, Legend Paul Jackson Jr in the band!!!
How true talent is defined. Interpretation of classic is made your own, but the essence of the song remains the same as composed. Now that is true talent! Sing it John! 🕶🕶🕶🕶🕶🕶
I couldn't have said it better myself.
@@robertd.taylor3411 truth 100% 😃
Why am I listening to this getting ready to cry. Wonderful version.
I'm not a big John Legend fan but I have to give him credit where credit is due . He smashed it here👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Yeah, my sentiments exactly.
John did a fantastic job 👍👍👍👏
You can see how pleased EW&F were!! That goes for attendees too!! One of the best versions 4sure!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️
2:17 when he came back in that was EVERYTHING
Wys
You want my love and you can't deny
You know it's true but you try to hide
You turn down love like it's really bad yeah owh
You can't give what you never had yeah
Well bless your soul, you can fool a few
Ah I know the truth and so do you
You can't hide love, you can't now
You can't hide love, it's got ya
Betcha you want my love, I betcha
You can't hide feeling inside
You can't pretend there's nothing there
Girl, I look in your eyes, I see you care
So why not stop trying to run and hide
You won't find out, if you never try
You can't hide love, you can't now
You can't hide love, it's got ya
Betcha want my love, I betcha
You can't hide feeling inside
Love has found the time to kiss you
Can you find the time to listen
Life found the time to bug you yeah
Can you find the time for blessing yeah owh
Hands down John’s best performance ever did a phenomenal job
Such a sexy song...and John Legend added his own flavor to it...which made it sexier! 🔥🔥
Phil Bailey at 1:30 watching intently like "I wonder if he can hit my high notes..." 🤣
Edit: ok, so he didn't go for the high notes in the harmonies at the end but this is still an INCREDIBLE cover.
Beautifully done....you owned it and the smiles EWF's face tell you you owned it!
John legend I Love your music and thank you very much. Michael Day
This rendition did justice to Maurice and EWF...Excellent! Can't stop listening...
Beautiful beautiful beautiful ! He gave it his all. An honor to Earth Wind and Fire.
INCREDIBLE, MR. LEGEND!!! AMAZING PERSONALITY AND VOICE!!! GOD BLESS MR. LEGEND!!!! HE REMINDS ME THE FEEL OF THE MAGIC AND MAGNETISM OF SINATRA
Lady in audience is so 🔥
In an interview they all said John nailed it!!!
Absolutely stunning, heartfelt performance John! At some point you were channeling Maurice, and the beauty of your own unique style raised this performance to a level we have seldom seen in this decade! I would love to hear you do an entire album of these classic soulful songs...i would be first in line to buy it! God bless you on your journey John...and thank the Creator for our brief time with Maurice!
There is happiness and sadness listening to this in that we missed at least 25 years of this and other beautiful music by talented artist because the industry went the cheap route for rap and electronic noise to cut cost and increase profits. Love the fact that there’s talent like John but it’s rare and does not fill the air as it should have. Every song was from musicians (Singers and instrumentalist). Listen to the magnificent sounds of natural sound. It’s like the taste of a $150 ribeye steak wine and meal vs a $5 whopper or quarter pounder lunch special. Terrible how the industry has and still mistreats our ears, heart, and soul in music.
Love John singing this song, keep it coming.
This is stunning and just shows how great the 70's were. RIP Maurice.
Este señor glorifico mas este gran tema que para mi humilde concepto es una de las agrupaciones mas espectaculares y poderosas que tiene este planeta tierra❤
John Legend sang the hell out of Earth,Wind, and Fire song very talented.
The band, background singers and John did absolutely amazing. I was getting into it like homie at 2:16. Lol. And John took it all the way home at the end🙌🙌. He needs to do an entire album with this type of instrumentation. Is Quincy Jones too old to get back in the studio? I think he and John would make an incredible pairing!
@@liviusss that’s not him
He was moving it's one of those songs that really the whole body experiences truly euphoric and bilss
Right😂❤
You can't pretend there is nothing there, girl i look in your eyes I see your care, well why don't you stop your running and hide, you won't find out if you never try. awesome lyrics
I agree. Best performance.
What an awesome performance!!! This is the first time I had heard Ben Platt sing and his voice is mesmerizing. My new favorite vocalist!!!
John rocked this did EWF proud
Can't say anything. Y'all said it for me. My, my...such joy listening to John. 🥰
Smooth as silk great backup band and incredible background vocalists close your eyes n its EWF
Seriously --- John Legend knocked this out of the ball park ! Love that guy at 2:18 rocking out !
Yaassssss!!!😊
Not sure anything is better than this.... Ty... EWF & JL.... Whooyaaa....
02:15 he just like "C'MOUWN BABEH"
well done John Legend. This is one of my all time favorite songs. I graduated in 1977 when EWF was flourishing.
he was the perfect person to sing this song for the tribute
This is Gentleman.
With purpose and perseve. Best in life to Caballero...
2023 Fo really ready taking it's sounds 🔥 ol school. 🎉
GOD JOHN LEGEND! WHAT A VOICE, AND THEN MIXIN WITH EARTH WIND AND FIRE!! ZOWIE!! SUPER!!!!!!
John Legend, you are fantastic!
He's doing a great job here!
2:58 Listen. I got a chill.
John Legend is simply GOLD! Love how this guy totally 'owns' the entire stage with such a masterfully delivered number ~ damn, I think he did it better than EW&F! He flies through the song with vocal gesturing, jazzy intonation in perfect cadence, flying, swooping, adding his own sense of expression in its interpretation. No one like Legend. And no one could have done this song.
Fantastic, gorgeus, very powerfully emotional & masculine performance/interpretation of an eternal song - love it to a degree where it hurts! EWF - love you forever!
They should go on Tour, LEGEND : : EWF !
John made Love to the Stage
I keep going back to watch it masterpiece!!!
This!!