It's Ms. Shirley starting the engine, Yolanda bringing the calm and then Ms. Patti taking it home! I always get sooo emotional whenever I watch this. It's a beautiful, spirit-filled and mirror of the strength of Black women.
ABSOLUTELY 😂😢AMAZING 👏 🎉.! I can't stop watching it. Wish my mother, my grandmother, and aunt were still alive 😢 😞 to see this. They would have LOVED it. Also one of my closest friends Luneda Robinson 😂😢, R.I.P.
I love how Patti throws back that program 🤣 she's like sorry I'm gonna go now folks! 😅 she's just a league of her own, I haven't heard yet someone who can match that energy!
PATTI PATTI PATTI. The amount of power she has is insane she has the ability to make Great singers feel normal. As soon as she got the mic is what over.
Y’all betta sang!!!!!! I can play Patti’s part over and over! You rearranged me!! YAS! Lord. The old folks used to say “I won’t serve a God I can’t feel” I feel the spirit in this clip for real!!!!
Chaka proves over and over again why she is one of the most versatile singers on the planet. The thing is that the note choices she does is just unthought of. Her roots are jazz and her choices she do are always strategically placed. She has the highest highs and the lowest lows and everything else between. If you truly knew her catalog and knew how she's covered multiple genres you'll know what I'm saying.
Chaka slurs her words and seems to often perform under the influence of something-don’t know if it’s pills, alcohol, or something else, but she has been disappointing in the live setting for years. The voice is still surprisingly intact considering all the abuse it’s undergone, but her delivery is lacking.
I remember watching this and getting chills! The next you should look at is Patti/Dionne and Gladys singing Superwoman on Oprah. More chills. They are fire!
@@brucep9393and as a songwriter! God she carried Motown into the 70s when they didn’t know what to do after Diana, Gladys, and Marvin left. Like her and Nile just did it so well.
Thank you so much for explaining the mic toss. As a New Zealander I am extremely interested in Black Church culture. I think it’s such a beautiful art form. More of this please.
There were so many amazing voices in that field on that day……but PATTI LABELLE stood alone in her own darn field! A once in a lifetime vocal force of nature. Tears every time I watch her land that darn plane safely!!!❤
finally! so happy you spoke about the cultural background of singers who come from a gospel music or "church" environment. i've watched so many youtube review and analysis videos from those who are not of color who (perhaps) are not knowledgeable about that world, and they're always so in awe of the IMMEDIATE preparedness, and choices made by black singers. and while yes, there is still a technical aspect to what these singers do... sometimes you just (As my old choir director would say), "open up yo' mouth and sang!"
Ms. Iconic Dionne Warwick started the process with the smooth church run, smh, and then Ms. Yolanda, Ms. Gladys, Ms. Shirley, Ms. Chaka, Ms. Valerie, Ms. Tremaine, Ms. Patti, ended it! Them black legends were not playing. Oprah knew what she was doing, lol! Another good analysis bro❤❤❤
I love love love Dionne Warwick voice so much!!!! Incredibly unique and beautiful! And Gladys Knights, one of my fave! I saw her live and she didn't disappoint. Her tone is so rich💚💚 But all off these soulful aunties, magic!!! This is special! I wish I could've been there. Heaven!!!!!
You are so right about having to sing spontaneously at church. Witnessed this happening to my family members, especially my mom. She would be called to sing on the spot just because she happened to be in the audience that day😊 👏👏👏 Loved this performance and your reaction and beautiful interpretation…
Jaron I recorded this to my DVR and Im so happy I did. Just because many of those in attendance have passed on.. I still very much get chills from this.. Thank you for sharing..
I'm so glad you analyzed that video... that's how the Holy Spirit fell down in the crowd in the 80's and 90's.... our choir is keeping that Alive here in Las Vegas, NV. We really need that now more than ever!.. Amen and God bless your soul Jaron
If ever there was a moment in time in which I was in the room in some capacity.....serving water, handing out fans, hiding behind a tree......this is that moment. I've said that every single time I've run across this video over the years.
It felt like my grandfather's church back in the day when all the "voices" would grab-ahold of the mic and it turned into what we called "service." This was a nice memory 😇
My soul is lifted every time I listen to those great voices. Every time I watch the video I wish I had the honour to be there and dive into the live experience of Gospel sang by all these amazing voices❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for your explanations as I am trying to find my own soulful voice❣️
Jaron, you are amazing! 👍🏾👍🏾💕💕 I watch this clip at least twice a year. IT IS A CLASSIC. I would love to see all of the raw footage from this weekend. So many wonderful trailblazers at this event
Jaron - This was truly a blessing! Thank you for your awesome analysis; you are spot on. I am glad Oprah had the wisdom to present this ball; many of our legends are gone now.
Man, that was one of the greatest things I've ever witnessed and heard. I love watching that clip at least once a week. I love it! Nice reaction and analyzing the vocals. They're all amazing! Can you imagine if she did another Legends Ball now? Who could you see singing and in attendance now?
Oh Happy Day, that's exactly what this was, and it just keeps giving us more happy days. The Hawkins family still blesses me whenever I listen to them. So many of our artists grew up in the church back in the day and learned their craft. People didn't have money for lessons, but, the church was a training ground.
U apparently analyse all my favourite clips from youtube and this is for sure one of them. Love your taste in music and singers. Taking is to the church, it's amazing not to mention Goosebump alert big time.
The entire show was not released. The performances of some of the ones on stage like Natalie Cole, Tramaine Hawkins and others were not seen. Wished the entire gospel brunch was shown. Was an unforgettable event in time. Aretha, Whitney and Anita Baker were all invited but for various reasons didn’t attend
This never fails to bring my soul to tears. I came up when if a colored person was on TV, we would get on the phone and call everyone and say ", colored people on channel # turn quick". How far we have come. Oh Happy Day❤️🙏🏾
OMG...I feel...seen...I've listened to my rip of this video, every Sunday, ever since I discovered it, years ago. Didn't see Oprah's special, but I did stumble onto this vid. I listened to it this past Sunday morning and had a random thought about Jaron analyzing the greatest SANGERS, ever, and...OMG - I. Feel. Seen.! Thank You!!
Goodness a time capsule of joyous moments in history, that I hope repeats but in a different way. I hope that someone does it for LadyO and other elders in Black Hollywood someday💐
@@tamaratolbert8617 This was in 2008. She was HOW OLD in 2008 (no cheating)….❓❓❓⁉️ I watched this when it aired, so I’m gonna politely disregard what you said👊🏿
That elegant run Ms. Warwick did was seamless and confident and Valerie Simpson has a passion that is legendary. A true class act. All of them did the dang thing! Diane Sawyer seemed to be the only white person who "Caught it" and recognized it. I love it!💃🏾😇😎👌🏾🖤🔥🙌🏾
The best part of this particular moment is how women of different styles and genres bring their own flair to a gospel tune. I lose it everytime its Dionne's turn and Chaka's turn. chills. Understated but in the pocket.
It's Ms. Shirley starting the engine, Yolanda bringing the calm and then Ms. Patti taking it home!
I always get sooo emotional whenever I watch this. It's a beautiful, spirit-filled and mirror of the strength of Black women.
Yes!!! Touches me every time!
Ms. Iconic Dionne and Yolonda started the beautiful calm. They both set that up real good🙂.
@@singingmanmd absolutely! Ms. Dionne brought in that beautiful calm, reserved, quiet yet impactful vocal presence to it as well!
@Qu33n She sure did. I love Ms. Dionne's vocal throughout her career. It is truly awesome and unique! In her prime, they were most definitely crazy!!!
ABSOLUTELY 😂😢AMAZING 👏 🎉.! I can't stop watching it. Wish my mother, my grandmother, and aunt were still alive 😢 😞 to see this. They would have LOVED it. Also one of my closest friends Luneda Robinson 😂😢, R.I.P.
"they passing the mic around, I hope they don't come near us" sweetie, believe me, they aint
LMAOAOAOAOAOAAOAO
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
It was just a joke for Christ sake ha
🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
When Patti Labelle grabs the mic, the show is over! 👏🏾
I love how Patti throws back that program 🤣 she's like sorry I'm gonna go now folks! 😅 she's just a league of her own, I haven't heard yet someone who can match that energy!
The Queen of extra
Every time !! She shows out
If you notice it hit a guy in the face a few seats behind her 😂
Jonathan Reyes I have literally died at the moment for years! Hahaha
The young ones of today, I'd say, Fantasia or Jennifer Hudson
Patti literally lit the place up; had EVERYONE STANDING
PATTI PATTI PATTI. The amount of power she has is insane she has the ability to make Great singers feel normal. As soon as she got the mic is what over.
Dionne cut up when she got the mic. Had in me tears with only saying, “I’m changed” my GOD!
Y’all betta sang!!!!!! I can play Patti’s part over and over! You rearranged me!! YAS! Lord. The old folks used to say “I won’t serve a God I can’t feel” I feel the spirit in this clip for real!!!!
The mic toss is SO REAL. In the black church, you gone sing whether you know the song or not
One of my favorite videos
In the words of Oprah “Jesus showed up & Jesus showed out”
These artist are all iconic. But can we give it to for Jaron’s amazing ability to sing every style shown. I’m always blown away by your videos.
A beautiful moment. I remember when this was televised. I’m thankful to Oprah, a lot of our legends have gone home. 😢
I just commented “May those gone (who were there) RIP”💔♥️💙
I remember when this aired on tv! Somebody needs to do this again ❤
Oprah always honored the elders! My favorite thing about her is that she gave them VIP treatment
Oprah, gave from young to old honors, something that will never be forgotten!!!...
i dont like how she got monique blacklisted and monique called on for tyler perry to help and he ignore her😑
Patti was like “ i love y’all but y’all moving a little to slow for me “
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My favorite live moment of that decade. When Patti threw her program 5 rows back, it was on!!
Chaka proves over and over again why she is one of the most versatile singers on the planet. The thing is that the note choices she does is just unthought of. Her roots are jazz and her choices she do are always strategically placed. She has the highest highs and the lowest lows and everything else between. If you truly knew her catalog and knew how she's covered multiple genres you'll know what I'm saying.
Chaka is amazing
she’s one of the best EVER
And she grew up Catholic not in the black church. But you can see she got in touch with those roots later in her sound. She really is so versatile.
Chaka slurs her words and seems to often perform under the influence of something-don’t know if it’s pills, alcohol, or something else, but she has been disappointing in the live setting for years. The voice is still surprisingly intact considering all the abuse it’s undergone, but her delivery is lacking.
@@direfranchement I have never been to a bad Chaka concert she always delivers here
This is an old clip, but it's timeless. It was Patti for me! The spirit got a hold of her.
And Shirley!
Didn't want to let go! 😂🤣😂
Mamma Patti did not really go innnnnn like she could have. She said let me give this mic back before I have all these ppl stretched out.
FACTS 🔥🔥🔥
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Thats the Hawkins singers singing oh happy day. Such a beautiful moment
No one touches Chaka’s improvisations 🔥❤️
I remember watching this and getting chills! The next you should look at is Patti/Dionne and Gladys singing Superwoman on Oprah. More chills. They are fire!
Loved them all but Mrs Valerie Simpson (Ashford) touched my soul so much. I truly miss hearing her voice on a regular 💜 luv ya Jaron
She is so underappreciated as one of the most talented women in the history of music. I need to see her receiving tributes!
@@brucep9393and as a songwriter! God she carried Motown into the 70s when they didn’t know what to do after Diana, Gladys, and Marvin left. Like her and Nile just did it so well.
This is the comment I was looking for. 🎯
I saw Mariah, and wasn't that Donna Summer too? That event was stacked!
Donna Summer was not there
Thank you so much for explaining the mic toss. As a New Zealander I am extremely interested in Black Church culture. I think it’s such a beautiful art form. More of this please.
keep in mind that this isn't regular. its not typical in black churches.. great singing yes, passing the mic around to legends, no
great singers such as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, to name a few grew up in and learnt singing in (black) church.
You have outdone yourself and me🤣. This was one of the greatest moments in television in my opinion. Thank you for this again. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
The church elders had us emceeing programs, reciting speeches, doing announcements, praying, etc, which was great leadership training.
I love that I can come here and get my vocal theory fix!! SANG JARON!!! You was singing in this video
There were so many amazing voices in that field on that day……but PATTI LABELLE stood alone in her own darn field! A once in a lifetime vocal force of nature. Tears every time I watch her land that darn plane safely!!!❤
finally! so happy you spoke about the cultural background of singers who come from a gospel music or "church" environment. i've watched so many youtube review and analysis videos from those who are not of color who (perhaps) are not knowledgeable about that world, and they're always so in awe of the IMMEDIATE preparedness, and choices made by black singers. and while yes, there is still a technical aspect to what these singers do... sometimes you just (As my old choir director would say), "open up yo' mouth and sang!"
Chaka Said SHES a recovering catholic 😂😂 she was just free-styling😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
Ms. Iconic Dionne Warwick started the process with the smooth church run, smh, and then Ms. Yolanda, Ms. Gladys, Ms. Shirley, Ms. Chaka, Ms. Valerie, Ms. Tremaine, Ms. Patti, ended it! Them black legends were not playing. Oprah knew what she was doing, lol! Another good analysis bro❤❤❤
This will always be one of the best recorded moments in life ❤️ .
I agree with you Jaron. Church really taught us a lot
From adlib, think on your feet, vocal parts, etc
Gospel is the foundation
This video never gets old. And will always bring chills.
I'll always dream of seeing an unedited version of this
*#Patti** ATE THE 🎤 MIC!!!!! PERIOD!!!!*
I cry EVERY TIME I watch this Oprah special. So powerful
I’m cry now
I love love love Dionne Warwick voice so much!!!! Incredibly unique and beautiful! And Gladys Knights, one of my fave! I saw her live and she didn't disappoint. Her tone is so rich💚💚 But all off these soulful aunties, magic!!! This is special! I wish I could've been there. Heaven!!!!!
You are so right about having to sing spontaneously at church. Witnessed this happening to my family members, especially my mom. She would be called to sing on the spot just because she happened to be in the audience that day😊
👏👏👏 Loved this performance and your reaction and beautiful interpretation…
Jaron I recorded this to my DVR and Im so happy I did. Just because many of those in attendance have passed on.. I still very much get chills from this.. Thank you for sharing..
I DIDNT KNOW YOU REVIEWED THIS! THANK YOU!!!!
I'm so glad you analyzed that video... that's how the Holy Spirit fell down in the crowd in the 80's and 90's.... our choir is keeping that Alive here in Las Vegas, NV. We really need that now more than ever!.. Amen and God bless your soul Jaron
I cannot listen without tearing up with emotion 🙌
Yes! When I watched this.........the chills and the ICONS! I loved the way you analyzed each voice Jaron! Thanks for the unselfish teaching.
If ever there was a moment in time in which I was in the room in some capacity.....serving water, handing out fans, hiding behind a tree......this is that moment. I've said that every single time I've run across this video over the years.
Yesss! I feel the same way!!!💯💯💯💯
It felt like my grandfather's church back in the day when all the "voices" would grab-ahold of the mic and it turned into what we called "service." This was a nice memory 😇
Dionne so smooth
That mic toss was just....glorayy
ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE OPRAH SHOWS!!! Thanks for your analysis.
It takes a lot of spirit, emotion and authenticity to sing that is moving/transformative.
It’s amazing how each of them change the tempo based on their technique they know their lane and talent absolute professionals.
My soul is lifted every time I listen to those great voices. Every time I watch the video I wish I had the honour to be there and dive into the live experience of Gospel sang by all these amazing voices❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for your explanations as I am trying to find my own soulful voice❣️
Oh man these ledgens just took the mic and sang on the fly ! Truly a joyous day . Amen ❤🙏🎶
Such a beautiful moment that was captured. I love us!!!! Lol. Don't think we didn't hear you doing ya good sangin 😂😂💜💜
LIVING LEGEND, Ms. Patti 'BADASS' Labelle an untouchable vocal beast.
Jaron, you are amazing! 👍🏾👍🏾💕💕 I watch this clip at least twice a year. IT IS A CLASSIC. I would love to see all of the raw footage from this weekend. So many wonderful trailblazers at this event
God, Jaron you are just such a beautiful soul…
Love all that you do and the passion you share
I come back to that video probably like once a week
Iconic! Thank you for a great vocal analysis.
Jaron - This was truly a blessing! Thank you for your awesome analysis; you are spot on. I am glad Oprah had the wisdom to present this ball; many of our legends are gone now.
Patti always takes it there for me 😂❤
Man, that was one of the greatest things I've ever witnessed and heard. I love watching that clip at least once a week. I love it! Nice reaction and analyzing the vocals. They're all amazing! Can you imagine if she did another Legends Ball now? Who could you see singing and in attendance now?
Thanks for this. I remember watching this back then but seeing your breakdown puts the icing on the cake
I love Valerie taking it to church and watching her dear husband, Nick( RIP ) twirl around. Lordy !
Oh Happy Day, that's exactly what this was, and it just keeps giving us more happy days. The Hawkins family still blesses me whenever I listen to them. So many of our artists grew up in the church back in the day and learned their craft. People didn't have money for lessons, but, the church was a training ground.
"Make him sing." Yes! That was our childhood.
Valerie got me ooooweee
We gon walk different
Hey now
I'm so happy you did this one. I listen to this every morning. You are so DOPE!!!
I love your analyses! Patti’s part is always my favorite. Could we get some Mariah analysis? Perhaps Grammys If It’s Over or her tribute to Patti? ❤
Yyaaaaassssss! This was epic. I watch it a few times every year. Legendary!!!
Shirley SENDS me!
I Love how you articulate in detail what you are hearing about the vocal artist. 😊
U apparently analyse all my favourite clips from youtube and this is for sure one of them. Love your taste in music and singers. Taking is to the church, it's amazing not to mention Goosebump alert big time.
This video has me in my feelings all over again. So many ppl that we’ve lost in that audience. And the very Black experience it was!!!
I am so glad you did this analysis. I loved this experience and would have shouted if I were there.
The entire show was not released. The performances of some of the ones on stage like Natalie Cole, Tramaine Hawkins and others were not seen. Wished the entire gospel brunch was shown. Was an unforgettable event in time. Aretha, Whitney and Anita Baker were all invited but for various reasons didn’t attend
Me when I come back to my partner after being petty.
Dionne: “🎶I’m chaaaaaanged🎶
How interesting. Of course that makes total sense. All those superb voices that can belt out this wonderful music. A big gift to the rest of us.
This never fails to bring my soul to tears. I came up when if a colored person was on TV, we would get on the phone and call everyone and say ", colored people on channel # turn quick". How far we have come. Oh Happy Day❤️🙏🏾
This was a lovely treat. I loved that moment that they did ❤
May everyone who’s gone RIP. Whitney looks like Dionne💙♥️
Mama Patti... I'm on Mars after that sensational whirlwind she produced
Woooh it always gets me. I need a service like this ASAP.
Beautiful to see this spontaneous teamwork
If it's ONE video I wanted from you, it was this lol! My favorite.
This was a time real talent everywhere. Timeless moment.
You better sing as you demonstrate that mic toss! You BETTA!! 🙌🏾🔥
When u were imitating Gladys Knight I was done 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀
OMG...I feel...seen...I've listened to my rip of this video, every Sunday, ever since I discovered it, years ago. Didn't see Oprah's special, but I did stumble onto this vid.
I listened to it this past Sunday morning and had a random thought about Jaron analyzing the greatest SANGERS, ever, and...OMG - I. Feel. Seen.! Thank You!!
It was when Chaka started singing and Ms. price was not having it 😂😂👏🏾 I loved all this carrying on .. nothing like a good mic 🎤 toss
I cackle everytime because whhyyyyy she do that to her!!! We know Chaka don't do opera like you ma'am😂😂😂😂
Goodness a time capsule of joyous moments in history, that I hope repeats but in a different way. I hope that someone does it for LadyO and other elders in Black Hollywood someday💐
We’ll see. This was the shit. This was @ HER HOUSE, this weekend♥️💙
@@ciarrajohnson3849 This was when Oprah turned 50 like 15-20 years ago. Not last weekend.
@@tamaratolbert8617 This was in 2008. She was HOW OLD in 2008 (no cheating)….❓❓❓⁉️ I watched this when it aired, so I’m gonna politely disregard what you said👊🏿
Listen… your Yolanda was so spot on but your Gladys was CHILLING SIIIIIIIING 🙌🏾😩
Patti’s program went flying bruh lololol
I love how no one (including ypu) can hold back from smiling and clapping when Oh happy day comes on!
I watched this when it aired originally, thanks for covering this!🎊🖤🖤🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That elegant run Ms. Warwick did was seamless and confident and Valerie Simpson has a passion that is legendary. A true class act. All of them did the dang thing! Diane Sawyer seemed to be the only white person who "Caught it" and recognized it. I love it!💃🏾😇😎👌🏾🖤🔥🙌🏾
This is one of my favorite moments in televised history.
Chile, I have watched that Legends Ball 200million trillion times and get my life every time! YES GAWD!!!
The best part of this particular moment is how women of different styles and genres bring their own flair to a gospel tune. I lose it everytime its Dionne's turn and Chaka's turn. chills. Understated but in the pocket.
Fantastic performance ❤