Etta doesn't like the fact that some else can do this song so much better than her and 2 it is a song not HER song!!!! Beyonce is perfect for this song and many like it.
Wow! Beyonce has an amazing voice!! Etta James is an amazing singer too!! Thanks to both Etta and Beyonce! Great song! Both their memories will live on forever!! I would love to see both of them perform live!
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What a lack of personality. Why copy someone else ? She didn't add anything to the original song. Just a wannabe. Yeah, great performer but completely forgotton in a few years. Great money fontain for the record labels. Where are the real musicians ?
She was in succesfulled girlgroup ever... with more 10 number one hits and how are u please?.. and u cant take a song from Etta and do what ever u want little idiot. This was a tribute.. and she played her in cadillac records Etta and was executive producer and how are u?
SOUL...at it's best...nothing else to say... but.. listen ..and let the music send you..remember the greats...awe..where would we be without them...MJ
People are hatin on Beyonce's singing for this movie. They just wished they could do it. Beyonce sung this song well and she looks Flawless. Go head Young Diva!
I think everyone is blowing this issue about Etta and Beyonce out of proportion. What is done is done. Both are exceptional singers. Both have different styles and vocal ranges. Different time periods and both are exceptional in their craft. We should honor them rather than argue about it.
I ma not expert for song but I heard Etta 's version and I think that Beyonce kill the Etta's one.I think that this version is much better and that Beyonce has much bigger vocal possibilities.
I see by your manner of speach just how ellevated Beyonce's fans are. Thank you. Also, Etta is not dead and is not pleased by this tribute. Pretty clear if you ask me!
you all suck. never insult a fuckin legend.... something you'll never ever be... you're an infant compared to beyonce and etta. you'd be lucky if you were the shit on thier shoes... have a nice pathetic life.
I dont understand why Etta is mad now, she seemed to be cool with everything in this video and during the times when cadillac records was being supported...could she possibly be jealous that Obama didnt invite her to sing at the inauguration? With all do respect B sung the hell out of this song!!!
thats pretty much it. before the inaguration she was praising beyonce but after that she said "the president with the big ears .. thats not my president.. and that girl singing my song on stage is going to get her ass kicked" something to that extent.. probalby not word for word
why is etta gettin mad when it wasnt her song.. she got it from some lady cant remember her name but she was a white singer bacc in the 1940's.. etta james was not the original singer of that song she just sang it alot so people started saying it was hers
"At Last" is a 1941 song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the musical film Orchestra Wives, starring George Montgomery and Ann Rutherford. It was first performed in the film and on record by Glenn Miller and his orchestra, vocal by Ray Eberle and Pat Friday. The song was a major hit for Miller, reaching number 14 on the Billboard pop charts in 1942, and it soon became a standard.
I think Etta does it better, but I always prefer the Original to any song...I think Etta was more mad that she did it for the president with out her approval, plus I dont think she voted for him... :)
Exactly. She can be a Republican or someone who disagrees with his response to issues for all we know. But we should (do) know is she has been around to witness one President after another get sworn in office -_-
I think people are forgetting that Obama is just a man who is not as powerful. He can't fulfill all promises without the Legislative Branch to back it up and if the Judicial Branch are going to remove it. Checks and Balances ftw :)
After such a respectful performance.. why in the hedck is Etta so mad at Beyonce??? she is a classy woman and she should be glad that she was able to honor her in such a way...
i like it. beyonce did a good job cuttng and pasteing the song to fit her. etta ought to be thankful someone is putting her old ass back in the spotlight.
cant believe etta talked smack about beyonce like that after beyonce bigged her up so much. sounds like jealousy to me. bitter, old lady. i did respect her, but i can't anyore after reading what she said
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I'm so glad Etta James is hitting back at Beyonce Knowles. That girl needs her ass kicked for talking s**t about the Jackson family, singing James' song "At Last" for the presidential ball without her permission and projecting this fake wholesome image. Knowles is the Diana Ross of this generation, a diva bitch.
that was quite the impressive vocal from Beyonce, there was nothing of the period, or of etta james in that performance. It was the same belty r&b riffy beyonce as always, and i was hoping she'd restore some of the era to this classic, but she definately just didn't seem to even try
oh my gosshhhh i get goose bumps every time i here Beyoncey sing this song. I will absaloutly neva get tired of hereing her singing this song.............i just love it......her voice is so incredible.....keep doin it up Beyonce
Excuse The Snoddy comments people! Beyonce may be a booty shaker yes, but she was pure Elegance at The Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, and she sang her ass off! This was our moment as Blackfolks and I dare anyone try to defile it with snoddy ass comment! satan I rebuke you! you are nothing!
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I was so not impressed when I found out B was singing at the inauguration. I was like that event REQUIRES one to keep their clothes on, B is way too horrified. I took it back however after seeing how much he appreciated the moment. This was Jhud's gid. She really needs to fire her agent--- coming from Chicago, and the shootings, not to mention talent! dang she still couldn't land that gig?
why not jill scott?? beyonce just embarrassed herself, she shouldn't have been in the movie period. she can't touch etta's original version....EPIC FAIL.
dats not true the movie DreamGirls flopped but jennifer hudson still won an oscar so dats a lie....a very big lie.....u should know ur facts instead of tellin unworthy tells.........get it right....Beyonce does her thing .....i dont really be on her like dat but she brings it....Have u ever been to her shows.......man man man
on one hand, this does pale in comparison, really because beyonce doesn't really know what she's singing about. on the other hand, etta james was older and probably high or drunk when she recorded her cover. i will say beyonce got her emotions going towards the end. she sounded like she finally got inside the song a little. all in all, it's a tribute, not a genuine cover.
beyonce can sing. i dont know why people try to downplay her talent. she gives 1000% at every concert and in every performance. give the lady her respect.
beautiful tribute song... She did it justice. Didn't try as hard as Christina.. Christina a bit egotistic to think she can just take that song and try to own it.. its classic. Beyonce kept it true :)
I love me some Christina but I have to say I finally understand when all these comments have said time and time again that she oversings. I always was like how the hell is she over singing, I just didn't agree. But with her at last, I saw oversinging!
Christina's take was good, but not THIS good. Christina missed what made this song great (the soul of the song) and did it for show. Beyonce understood this song and not only made it her own, but paid tribute to Etta at the same time.
No, Christina had no obligation to sound like someone else. Beyonce sings way more complicated melismas than Christina. She has a bigger riff vocabulary than Christina by a long shot.
Beyonces performance was amazing, i though the movie was getting a little boring but as soon as B came out i became more interested, hands down to B, of course nothing like the original but she's as close as it gets.
It's called a cover for a reason. Listen to the original then listen to both ladies. Beyoncé does it better without all the over the top. Then again, Christina was free to do it how she wanted at the time. I'm sure if she was singing to Etta she would have changed her game a bit to match the original more. Real talk though, neither of them can touch the original. Christina has soul but not for this song and B doesn't have the feeling behind the song cause she hasn't went through what Etta has.
even tho Etta is the only one who can truthfully put that power and forceful punch in the song.. because of course nothin is better than the original... i can't help but find this version better than the one that was recorded for the movie...
I'm not comparing artists, just their take on this song. I see everyone talking about Christina's so I looked that up and while her voice is and probably forever will be monstrous, there's so much melisma in her version the words aren't so clear and it takes away from the emotion. She sounded great, but the vocal acrobatics could've been toned down, so I think Beyonce has the better version.
christina is great vocalist but this song is soulful...christina doesn't have soul in vocals. beyonce has more soul in her voice but still didn't come close to touching the original!!!:)
Etta doesn't like the fact that some else can do this song so much better than her and 2 it is a song not HER song!!!! Beyonce is perfect for this song and many like it.
87dawgman 2 weeks ago
3:27 give me chills!!!
johannkindumbra 1 month ago
Besides all this, Beyonce is just stunning and I can´t stop looking at her...
MirandaFDaniela 4 months ago
OMG BEY IS SO AMAZING!
Her voice makes me feel...no words
She has powers!
IheartKingB 6 months ago 2
o my gosh shes just so great very talented..love her and her version,, she just did really great
TheChristinej89 7 months ago
beyonce could make me cum from just singing her voice is THAT good
tech4156 8 months ago
@tech4156 o_O
jeancarlocarlocarlo 8 months ago
class!!!!!! to be able to not receive the due applause and to turn it all to the person being honored!! this woman is amazing!
numark823 8 months ago
This proves she can rock any hairstyle!
FemmeFataleTV 11 months ago
Wow! Beyonce has an amazing voice!! Etta James is an amazing singer too!! Thanks to both Etta and Beyonce! Great song! Both their memories will live on forever!! I would love to see both of them perform live!
Thanks for posting this.
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86juanita 1 year ago
AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING!!!!! AWESOOOOOOOOME!!!! THIS VIDEO SHOWS THAT BEYONCE IS A LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!! wooooooooooow!!!!
Btheobee 1 year ago
beyonce <3
cherzsmileyy 1 year ago
if i have her hair i can sing like her!
stuckup88 1 year ago
te amooooO beyoncé!
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4cOLLaPsE 2 years ago
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What a lack of personality. Why copy someone else ? She didn't add anything to the original song. Just a wannabe. Yeah, great performer but completely forgotton in a few years. Great money fontain for the record labels. Where are the real musicians ?
guusgraspop 2 years ago
She was in succesfulled girlgroup ever... with more 10 number one hits and how are u please?.. and u cant take a song from Etta and do what ever u want little idiot. This was a tribute.. and she played her in cadillac records Etta and was executive producer and how are u?
barbarozz 2 years ago 6
What!!!!!!!!! r u crazy beyonce will be never forgotten
dlberry4 2 years ago 23
AMAZING !! love ya Bee !!
23amina 2 years ago 4
SOUL...at it's best...nothing else to say... but.. listen ..and let the music send you..remember the greats...awe..where would we be without them...MJ
gbasinbuckaroo 2 years ago 8
Did you see the way they intertwined Etta 's portrait right into Beyonce facial feature. Beyonce looked just like Etta James. Almost to a tee.
dorindaclarkcole 2 years ago 5
People are hatin on Beyonce's singing for this movie. They just wished they could do it. Beyonce sung this song well and she looks Flawless. Go head Young Diva!
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kesina44 2 years ago
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Her voice is not an A-class a
this is boring becouse her voice didnt fit into this music...
But her look is wonderful like every time mums princess but never enough for beeing a real singing legend ...
Whitney Etta Ella Franky Barbra Shirley Horne Dean etc. this are some of the only ones...
But Beyonce is an made mumpralines
lamusicahera 2 years ago
pause at 1:18 amazing!!!!
n1doll 2 years ago 3
beyoncé is bomie
poperline 2 years ago
MY GOD LOOK AT THE EARRINGS :O
bloodyplagueboy 2 years ago 2
I have goosebumps =O She has a voice... WAOW Incredible!! Really...
cicekcilek 2 years ago 3
Love CHarlize and Love Bee!!!
SoCuteNY 2 years ago 2
Love Beyonce, even though I don't know her she's got a beautiful voice.
Grisetbleu 2 years ago 2
amazing!
cissithe1 2 years ago
I love what she said about Etta =D
GideonPhelps 2 years ago 10
why r her eyebrows so bold
VioletKrystal 2 years ago 6
perfect, divine!
lafair 2 years ago 5
I think everyone is blowing this issue about Etta and Beyonce out of proportion. What is done is done. Both are exceptional singers. Both have different styles and vocal ranges. Different time periods and both are exceptional in their craft. We should honor them rather than argue about it.
samani626 2 years ago 18
Beyonce is very hot!!!
Beyonce ist sehr scharf!!!!
GeneralMike6 2 years ago
divine darling just divine lol
FABOALMEIDA 2 years ago
Beyonce looks amazing a blonde!
thesimpsonorgy 2 years ago 3
why are you proper arguing with eachother over youtube?
charlotteandnathan 2 years ago
preferisco la versione di CHRISTINA AGUILERA!!!
FuStAkKiOnS 2 years ago
Etta James Done!
Tina Turner Done! whats next for beyonce?!!
dasoulbird 2 years ago
I hate her hair!
Mariahis1 2 years ago
it's a wig you fuck tard.
rybeastox 2 years ago
I know it's a fucking wig you dumb fuck.
Mariahis1 2 years ago
well then say you hate her wig you stupid cunt.
rybeastox 2 years ago
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her ugly ass wig goes with your ugly dumb ass motha fucka and your mom is the cunt.
Mariahis1 2 years ago
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you fucking say anything about my mum again, and i will personally fuck you up.
you stupid waste of fucking space.
go fucking die, and take your whole fucking incest-ridden family with you.
fucking stupid ball sack.
rybeastox 2 years ago
yo mama!
Mariahis1 2 years ago
ubelivable :D amazing her voice is so powerful :)
robercik1709 2 years ago 2
I ma not expert for song but I heard Etta 's version and I think that Beyonce kill the Etta's one.I think that this version is much better and that Beyonce has much bigger vocal possibilities.
makikikipaul 2 years ago 5
this is way better than eta james
kevonlus 2 years ago 2
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I wonder why Beynce didnt sing her songs. Like bootelicous or put a ring on it. What a fraude!
Kathara14 2 years ago
Because it was a tibute to Etta James you dumb fuck....Stop trying to put down Beyonce. She did her thing! Why are people hating on Beyonce?!?!
calvin60616 2 years ago 8
I see by your manner of speach just how ellevated Beyonce's fans are. Thank you. Also, Etta is not dead and is not pleased by this tribute. Pretty clear if you ask me!
Kathara14 2 years ago
you all suck. never insult a fuckin legend.... something you'll never ever be... you're an infant compared to beyonce and etta. you'd be lucky if you were the shit on thier shoes... have a nice pathetic life.
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vadima111 3 years ago
Etta is a stupid old hag, but she still had a much better version than Beyonce's. Neither could touch Glenn Miller though.
WeAreSoScrewed 3 years ago
I love Etta but she is so fake
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SEIGSEIG55 3 years ago
I dont understand why Etta is mad now, she seemed to be cool with everything in this video and during the times when cadillac records was being supported...could she possibly be jealous that Obama didnt invite her to sing at the inauguration? With all do respect B sung the hell out of this song!!!
SCmodel0408 3 years ago
thats pretty much it. before the inaguration she was praising beyonce but after that she said "the president with the big ears .. thats not my president.. and that girl singing my song on stage is going to get her ass kicked" something to that extent.. probalby not word for word
98765432211 3 years ago
yeh i agree
charmd87 3 years ago
she's just jealous. in my opinion this version of the song is better than the original.
itsaneesa786 3 years ago
i agree.
Bananainyourear14 2 years ago
agree with you
clarinetistu 2 years ago
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underthesun65 2 years ago
I wonder how long it took to put all that weave back in her hair
AniMangaKame 3 years ago
ur a hater
WISHUWUZ 3 years ago
=| ..If you say so
AniMangaKame 3 years ago
i dont know why a talent such as beyonce carries so many haters
tdottle246 3 years ago 6
why is etta gettin mad when it wasnt her song.. she got it from some lady cant remember her name but she was a white singer bacc in the 1940's.. etta james was not the original singer of that song she just sang it alot so people started saying it was hers
frnkyspnky 3 years ago
According to wikipedia:
"At Last" is a 1941 song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the musical film Orchestra Wives, starring George Montgomery and Ann Rutherford. It was first performed in the film and on record by Glenn Miller and his orchestra, vocal by Ray Eberle and Pat Friday. The song was a major hit for Miller, reaching number 14 on the Billboard pop charts in 1942, and it soon became a standard.
valentines2003 3 years ago 3
I think Etta does it better, but I always prefer the Original to any song...I think Etta was more mad that she did it for the president with out her approval, plus I dont think she voted for him... :)
bigbonus1 3 years ago 2
Exactly. She can be a Republican or someone who disagrees with his response to issues for all we know. But we should (do) know is she has been around to witness one President after another get sworn in office -_-
I think people are forgetting that Obama is just a man who is not as powerful. He can't fulfill all promises without the Legislative Branch to back it up and if the Judicial Branch are going to remove it. Checks and Balances ftw :)
ItsJenShortie 3 years ago
After such a respectful performance.. why in the hedck is Etta so mad at Beyonce??? she is a classy woman and she should be glad that she was able to honor her in such a way...
chayil33 3 years ago 4
i like it. beyonce did a good job cuttng and pasteing the song to fit her. etta ought to be thankful someone is putting her old ass back in the spotlight.
badbabyself 3 years ago 7
amazing
neby21 3 years ago
cant believe etta talked smack about beyonce like that after beyonce bigged her up so much. sounds like jealousy to me. bitter, old lady. i did respect her, but i can't anyore after reading what she said
19nathan83ok 3 years ago 3
Me neithr i cant belive it
beyonce even made a tribute to her
and etta just throws it in her face
and talks shit about her behind her back
melihaaa12 3 years ago 6
i know! but she was all sweet as pie to beyonces face. bitch is just jealous with a capital J.
19nathan83ok 3 years ago 7
Etta is a soman's name, and James is a man's name. Does Beyonce have the stuff of both genders? Just curious. 'Cause I like her either way
alexgreybell 3 years ago
get on somewhere! beyonce is the shit! i don't know why people keep hating on her...when they know she is a great performer!
ninapopna04 3 years ago 2
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, great job beyonce !!!!!!!!!!
nateboytwo 3 years ago
etta need to thanks beyonce hell she aint doin nuthn but puttin her back on the market
PatrickLatavious 3 years ago 2
sit down beyonce sick of your ass Etta gonna beat your ass
gspamerica 3 years ago
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I'm so glad Etta James is hitting back at Beyonce Knowles. That girl needs her ass kicked for talking s**t about the Jackson family, singing James' song "At Last" for the presidential ball without her permission and projecting this fake wholesome image. Knowles is the Diana Ross of this generation, a diva bitch.
elmando5 3 years ago
Erm, why would they need her permission. Sure, Etta sung the song but she didn't write it.
f4roxmysox 3 years ago 4
why didnt she say anthing to beyonce there..? hmm it seem like Etta was enjoying it..
MrsAdubble 3 years ago
no her hips and butt are just big... but shes not fat...Healthy i say!
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vitoperron 3 years ago
what do you mean beyonce is fat?
i bet your just jealous bcuz ur fat
lil0mizz0specialz 3 years ago 3
amazing performance!!!!
celesteprofile 3 years ago
anyone have this on mp3 and are willing to send me this?! plleaasse my vid converter thingy isnt working!!!
xxx
poppyandthebuzzcocks 3 years ago
am sure pearpeas that B wanted to impress you she would be very sorry that she had failed... but than again who are you..????
keep their clothes on-- what about that ...Jesus you are really a piece of work
anavi44 3 years ago
Wow I bet they paid Etta a lot of dough just so she'd attend.
SirAlain 3 years ago 3
Perfect!
corbin 3 years ago
that was quite the impressive vocal from Beyonce, there was nothing of the period, or of etta james in that performance. It was the same belty r&b riffy beyonce as always, and i was hoping she'd restore some of the era to this classic, but she definately just didn't seem to even try
TBon3Supl3x 3 years ago
oh my gosshhhh i get goose bumps every time i here Beyoncey sing this song. I will absaloutly neva get tired of hereing her singing this song.............i just love it......her voice is so incredible.....keep doin it up Beyonce
ARCHONETTE8 3 years ago
Gosh, this is awesome.
danguichard 3 years ago
Excuse The Snoddy comments people! Beyonce may be a booty shaker yes, but she was pure Elegance at The Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, and she sang her ass off! This was our moment as Blackfolks and I dare anyone try to defile it with snoddy ass comment! satan I rebuke you! you are nothing!
NegroXFile 3 years ago
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I was so not impressed when I found out B was singing at the inauguration. I was like that event REQUIRES one to keep their clothes on, B is way too horrified. I took it back however after seeing how much he appreciated the moment. This was Jhud's gid. She really needs to fire her agent--- coming from Chicago, and the shootings, not to mention talent! dang she still couldn't land that gig?
pearpeas 3 years ago
why not jill scott?? beyonce just embarrassed herself, she shouldn't have been in the movie period. she can't touch etta's original version....EPIC FAIL.
marab203 3 years ago
Get a grip it was just a movie no one can be exactly like etta james, and idc I thought she did a real good job acting wise in the movie.
lolaboox3 3 years ago 2
amazin!!!!
helenarocksyoursoks 3 years ago
forget what the haters say she is performing at the inauguration..who mad?...lmao..three times!!!!!!!!!11
baba143 3 years ago
Beautiful. No matter who sings it, that song always gets me.
hellabex 3 years ago 2
dats not true the movie DreamGirls flopped but jennifer hudson still won an oscar so dats a lie....a very big lie.....u should know ur facts instead of tellin unworthy tells.........get it right....Beyonce does her thing .....i dont really be on her like dat but she brings it....Have u ever been to her shows.......man man man
trazyboy1983 3 years ago
the movie cadillac records FLOPPED BIG TIME...NO OSCAR FO BEYONCE...POOR THING.
chcagobull2 3 years ago
on one hand, this does pale in comparison, really because beyonce doesn't really know what she's singing about. on the other hand, etta james was older and probably high or drunk when she recorded her cover. i will say beyonce got her emotions going towards the end. she sounded like she finally got inside the song a little. all in all, it's a tribute, not a genuine cover.
sblxi 3 years ago
beyonce can sing. i dont know why people try to downplay her talent. she gives 1000% at every concert and in every performance. give the lady her respect.
carnage557 3 years ago 5
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i dislike beyonce´s lack of talent and oeriginLITY, SHE SHOULD WATCH MADOONA LIVE DVDS
chcagobull2 3 years ago
What is "oeriginlity" and who is "Madoona"? LOL
ajbeckham 3 years ago 6
I just lovee this you just gotta love this and Love the hair and outfit an make up
ComoLaFlorr 3 years ago
xtina was good- she just does too much
riatheitgirl 3 years ago 3
yeah i agree way too many runs with Xtinas version
nelsonr1984 3 years ago
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i like christinas version better
bugerbiger 3 years ago
Go Beyonce
desih17 3 years ago 3
beautiful tribute song... She did it justice. Didn't try as hard as Christina.. Christina a bit egotistic to think she can just take that song and try to own it.. its classic. Beyonce kept it true :)
EffYouSeaKay 3 years ago
Beyonce voice is the bomb!! This was great and her in the movie was evenn better.
saxman29212 3 years ago 2
beyonce pulled it off! the first "at last" gives me chills.
sharonblue62 3 years ago 3
that dress is so beautiful
bleedinluv4u 3 years ago 2
beyonce really sung tht song.
625T 3 years ago 2
Beyonce' song the HELL out of that song! Go head girl!!!
gball77309 3 years ago 4
she is one of the best live singer i even see
kilaclar 3 years ago 3
Christina was terrible!! Go Beyonce!!
Coolandsexy09 3 years ago 4
daaaamm she can singg !!!
ladeg91 3 years ago 2
This was beautiful!
lilmissSb 3 years ago
out ov all the re-makes and re-dos Beyonce sang this the best
kiarhickman 3 years ago
I love me some Christina but I have to say I finally understand when all these comments have said time and time again that she oversings. I always was like how the hell is she over singing, I just didn't agree. But with her at last, I saw oversinging!
jpgkorea 3 years ago
this may sound crazy, but i think beyonce sounds better live than she does recorded
stuckdale 3 years ago 2
agreed
dabestgirl 3 years ago
Not crazy at all.
excedrin1 3 years ago
Every performance on her Beyonce Experience tour she sang better than on recordings.
JerryRSun 3 years ago
I think beyonce did it more tastefully than christina... but with the difficult notes you can tell how christina is way more skilled than beyonce...
mariotl 3 years ago
Christina's take was good, but not THIS good. Christina missed what made this song great (the soul of the song) and did it for show. Beyonce understood this song and not only made it her own, but paid tribute to Etta at the same time.
djplazma 3 years ago
No, Christina had no obligation to sound like someone else. Beyonce sings way more complicated melismas than Christina. She has a bigger riff vocabulary than Christina by a long shot.
JerryRSun 3 years ago 4
Beyonce's performance was amazing it usually is...she's the definition of a true artist...check out my vids to...Skai
skaichannel 3 years ago
Beyonce was feeling that at the end ... she would do well in any genre of music.
lakeshawoods 3 years ago
Beyonces performance was amazing, i though the movie was getting a little boring but as soon as B came out i became more interested, hands down to B, of course nothing like the original but she's as close as it gets.
MzMillionz 3 years ago 3
beyonce murders another classic.... beyonce i love u
Heffort 3 years ago
Beyonce should stick to singing, her performance in Cadillac Records was a little weak.
rmdewey 3 years ago
its funny ur the first person who said that
laffy 3 years ago
If you can't take a part that doesn't require singing, then there's something missing.
rmdewey 3 years ago
True dat.
VanTanna 3 years ago
It's called a cover for a reason. Listen to the original then listen to both ladies. Beyoncé does it better without all the over the top. Then again, Christina was free to do it how she wanted at the time. I'm sure if she was singing to Etta she would have changed her game a bit to match the original more. Real talk though, neither of them can touch the original. Christina has soul but not for this song and B doesn't have the feeling behind the song cause she hasn't went through what Etta has.
JetSetter808 3 years ago
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Beyonce, yet again, murders a classic..
Natedodge 3 years ago
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Beyonce, yet again, murders a classic..
Natedodge 3 years ago
you r just like etta james beyonce u r the bom
TSxSUGABREE 3 years ago
even tho Etta is the only one who can truthfully put that power and forceful punch in the song.. because of course nothin is better than the original... i can't help but find this version better than the one that was recorded for the movie...
geminisweetipie 3 years ago
perfect!
ynotjr91 3 years ago
I'm not comparing artists, just their take on this song. I see everyone talking about Christina's so I looked that up and while her voice is and probably forever will be monstrous, there's so much melisma in her version the words aren't so clear and it takes away from the emotion. She sounded great, but the vocal acrobatics could've been toned down, so I think Beyonce has the better version.
Craver199103 3 years ago
I don't know if I like hers or Aguilera's cover best.
upthefunxxx 3 years ago
Beyoncé plays well. She actually sings well. Christina is constantly lowering/raising her voice up and down every 1 second.
Clarky3009 3 years ago 3
Beyonce did way mmuch better than christina
Nellynellynellynel 3 years ago 5
long live the blues!
Clarky3009 3 years ago
I like Christina Aguilera doing this song better.
SAlex357 3 years ago 2
i love etta jame
jonasedwin 3 years ago
Eh, Not big on this version. It's not terrible But NO ONE could sing this song better than Etta.
irobert1989fu 3 years ago 4
that is true, I am just glad they made a film about Etta's life I loved Cadaliac Records!
alexisrg7 3 years ago
as a tribute it's ok B, but for your sick fans we got to let them know OUR girl Christina It's WAY better than B
Leopardocc 3 years ago
she did ok to me
shamanamaniqua 3 years ago 2
oh my god she 's perfect i love you beyoncé
bourkayeb 3 years ago 2
yes b - u killed it -killed it = best rendition hands down - IMO
abouthemusic 3 years ago
Christina Aguilera holds that last note longer and better than beyonce
buffyjazzy 3 years ago
Christina did way better, has way more range than beyonce
washannin 3 years ago
bitch i give yo orops for dis
Islttltn 3 years ago
beyonce rox all the way luv ya b
barmer15 3 years ago 3
I prefer the Celine's version
FdsBracelet 3 years ago
This performance brought tears to my eyes. what a beautiful rendition. When she thanked Etta--that just got me. Can't wait for this movie to show
JLeeSing 3 years ago
3:27 the best!!!prefer christina's of course...
dontdarewatch 3 years ago
christina is great vocalist but this song is soulful...christina doesn't have soul in vocals. beyonce has more soul in her voice but still didn't come close to touching the original!!!:)
bankableatl 3 years ago
I just listened to Christina's and she started out extremely flat, and she had several pitch issues throughout the song.
a4aleks 3 years ago 3
I loved the speech at the beginning from Beyonce about Etta James! :D
but this was beautiful, I can't wait to see Cadillac Records, I wish it wasn't rated R though :[
xKeetaXD 3 years ago
beyonce sang this song so well!!! i cant wait to see her preformance in her new movie!!!!
lakerslover93 3 years ago
I wonder how Chrisette Michelle would sound singing this song...just a thought.
TVP4 3 years ago