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  • nice and all but it will never EVER be better than the original with THE originals ^_^

  • Honestly, Justin hit those notes pretty damn well!... and not trying to hate or anything, maybe it was just me, but didn't Beyonce sound just a little bit like trash?.... I mean i don't think Tammi Terrell would've been very proud at her attempt at this. All I'm saying. Other than that, I love the song.

  • I'd take Justin Timberlake over Justin Bieber anyday!

  • Terrell didn't have a breathy voice. Her phrasing and rhythm were far superior. Terrell had to hold back to let Marvin's more limited vocals shine when they did their famous duets.

  • Nice to see Chris Brown an Rhiana together again at 2:24 i wish they were still together... Beyonce and Justin did a great job in my opinion. This song is one of my favorites from Motown.

  • Honestly Beyonce is not known for her voice its more for her dancing and  performance's not her vocals she is a pop singer she calls herself a pop singer all the time

  • Omg i wish they had a baby together! They would have such beautiful mixed babies ! :)

  • @LlCoolDx eh?

  • Justin Timberlake trying to be Marvin Gaye is a joke!!!. Just stick to your boy band music you fucking faggot! I can't stand when today's musicians remake, or try to sing legendary songs and fuck it up.

  • @Dogfacesoulja8582

    today's musicians .. like you were born when this song came out. Stop playing the man who's trying to prove he likes good music. They're paying tribute to the song, stop judging them, they're actually good. Bey is amazing and Justin is good.

  • even better than the original !

    such a great rythm and they are both amazing and have a nice chemistry !

    love it

  • @mushyzoo U showin ur age...like...

  • Cool moves from Justin and Beyonce. They got the real thing!

  • justin has no soul he is a pop singer so stick to the pop stuff and beyonce does ok with her stuff but this song begs to be left alone leave the real thing to the real soul singers and they are not soul singers

  • @jay2luv

    Beyoncé can sing soul. She's the best artist of her generation. Nobody can sing like she does, she has soul. Rihanna, Perry Britney ... they suck but Beyoncé is a great singer.

  • eh.. they dont have the chemistry that tammi and marvin had. No one could ever top the original.

  • @arrusbol so true

  • Beyonce may have lots of cash and can try and imitate the likes of Etta James, but(jimo) what made her, or who ever idea it was think she could pull this one off. She cannot sing. She looks as if she is straining and in so much discomfort as she tries to pull out sounds from her mouth. I guess she figures Sash can do anything, NOT!!!!!

  • I agree...

  • ain't nothing like the real people singing.

  • OMG they need to be struck by lightning for sining this song!

  • @MotownMaster lol right

  • They sing well ! But I prefer Marvin and Tammi !

  • @177coc i like

  • They sound well! But like the song says, "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing Baby".

  • I didn't even know Justin could sing with that much soul....wow!

  • They don't have the same soul as Marvin and Tammi. The sung with soul, it's good, but listen to the original.

  • Not Marvin and Tami but close

  • wow their voices go so well damn together :D

  • I think they lack class for this song,I mean both lack the vocal and look style needed.Stick to urban beats dudes this is oldchool joint shit stricly for oldschool souljas

  • Marvin and Tammi's version is way better, IMO.

  • aint nothing like the real thing...but this was better than the real thing xD

  • wow, breathtaking version! LOVE it.

  • I just love this. I've been looking for a way to download this song. It's just amazing. The original was epic and Bey and Justin did a great job with it this town around.

  • Beyonce made this performance. Justin was stressing to do a riff. They should have gotten someone to do Marvin justice. I would say get a black soul singer but then you non-african people would get offended. IDC because it's the truth but if you wanted a non-black person then the closest you'd get is a christian singer because there aren't any secular non-black singer with soul. I mean they could have got Jon B. it would be two big leaps forward from Justin.

  • @SuperJadeDragon Race doesn't define whether someone has 'soul' or not. But I agree that Justin wasn't the best choice.

  • @imafan123456 Actually it does. There are rhythms and sounds akin to each culture. If you can't notice something so simple then there is not point in commenting. Every group has something that can't be duplicated by the other. A gift sort of speak from God. Every nation can sing but Soul is exclusive to black people. It's not a racist thing just an honest observation from someone who actually shuts their mouth and takes in the world for what it is. Don't like it...Oh well!

  • @SuperJadeDragon Your comment just highlights the huge problem with America and its obsession with race.

    To say soul is given exclusively given to black people is ridiculous as 'soul' doesn't neccessarily exist. It's just an expression we use to emphasise the power of a song/voice (in terms of music).

    The truth is, 'soul' is not attributed to genes - it's something that's learnt. Many black muscians are considered 'soulful' due to their interest in 'black' music, such as Motown etc.

  • THIS IS A PERFECT REMAKE!

  • Ain't nothing like Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell!!

  • Nice tribute to the original and a very good arrangement.....just lacking the emotion of the "REAL THING"

  • I think if people like the real thing so much they should go watch Tammi and Marvin and leave this video alone. I've never seen such hating.

  • They got it. No doubt- nothing like the original though.

  • they sound good together

  • Beyonce is off key in this song.

  • she's not died

  • @merleneize Tammi Terrel And Marvin Gaye Are Both Dead. Tammi Died From A Cancer Related Brain Tumor And Marvin Was Shot By His Father In An Arguement.

  • y does everyone always feel the need to compare originals vs tributes... i mean no one ever said they were trying to be better. IMO they did great

  • R.I.P beyonce'

  • Marvin and Tammi were good, kind and talented artists. I said earlier that they would be honored with this rendition of their song, I don't think they would like the nasty and negative comments published here. Beyonce and Justin are very talented . Look at the amount of records each one has sold. That should tell you how ppopular they are. If you really are Motown fans, you would know that Motown brought forth peace and beauty in a very troubled time in American History. Lighten up.

  • I think Marvin and Tammi would be proud of this rendition.

  • Pathetic compared ot the orginal. Why bother?

  • J.T messed up on the last verse! WOW! Anit nothing like the real thing AND THEY ANIT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  • Very nice job by two talented individuals. No one should expect them to sing the song like Marvin and Tammi - because - uh - they're not Marvin and Tammi. I don't think they were trying to duplicate two legendary singers, just pay tribute perhaps.

    You naysayers need to relax - just a bit.

  • na, sorry guys, but like the song sayz, there aint nothing like the real thing, and t8 aint them 2

  • Damn Justin Timberlake is a poor substitute for Marvin Gaye. Beyonce is alright but you can't beat the magic that was Tami Terrell and Marvin Gaye.

  • Ok but the real thing is the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel -version

  • tammi and marvin would be proud!!

  • @bvihotboy no they wouldnt

  • OMG WHY WOULD SOMEONE LET THESE TWO DO THIS TO A GREAT SONG, THAT BITCH HAS IS NOTHING COMPARED TO TAMMI TERRELL, TAMMI WAS ALL CLASS BEYONCE IS A SKANK NO CLASS WHATSO EVER, JUSTIN IS OK

  • loved it... they did a very fitting tribute. both of them are amazing singers and i love that they stayed close to the original instead of doing too much.

    i think Marvin and Tammi would approve.

  • sorry, this doesnt even compare to 'the real thing'

  • too much shouting

  • The slower version is so much better.

  • this one is way better!: /watch?v=QVC9aexsX8w& t feature=related tell me whatyou think !

    this one is with video : /watch?v=C8EMzDpzhdI&feature=r­elated

  • ok but nothin like the real Marvin and Tammi.

  • Beyonce and justin were great!!...Didnt anybody see what i saw?? Chris Brown And Rihanna 2:21

  • AINT NOTHING THE REAL THING YOU SAID IT FAAAAGGG SING IT YOU BALLLESS HIGH PITH BIIITCCH 

  • This was Amazing.... The original is bomb no doubt.. aint nuttin like MOTOWN.. however Justin sang his booty off and so did my girl Lady B...

  • 1. put yur hand over yur hand

    2. make a wish in2 yur hand

    3.put yur hand over yur heart for 5 seconds

    4. put this comment on 3 vids

    5. then 2morrow will be the best day of your life

  • I noticed that when today's artists are singing a classic that you can actually understand what they are singing. LOL

  • Yeah OK - hyped up -- BUT it ain't NOTHING like the real thing! Especially the Marvin wanna be guy. How dare he...

  • Nice enough....but Ain't Nothing like the Real Thing, Baby

  • @Tomcat2121 am sort of spoilt for the real thing..

  • Benoncé  DIVA

  • well done

  • Nice....love this song!

  • You got that right, ain't nothing like the real thing. These two are okay nice tribute but I truly miss Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye,They'll never be a version like that one.

  • This was a decent cover. Beyonce always had "it". And Justin found it and works it well...!. The best thing about this cover is, it will get some of the younger folks watching/listening, curious enough to explore the ORIGINAL artists version and be inspired...

    Marvin & Tammi are singing in heaven!

  • like donny and marie better

  • 1:18 justin realizes beyonce moved to the other side! lmao! priceless!!

  • to have justin timberlake's jewish ass tryna do marvin gaye is a bit obsurd to me maybe thas jus my opinion

  • I came straight to this after listening to THE REAL... Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. This is just totally pathetic in comparison! Go listen to Marvin and Tammi... both the full version AND the acapella... These two (Beyonce and Justin have NOTHING on Marvin and Tammi...blech!)

  • @DiaphanousWings They did a nice Cover of Tammi and Marvin. Justin Timberlake maybe white and Jewish but he does have soul to his music. I'll give him that. Stop Hatin!

  • @DiaphanousWings wtf is your problem they did amazing so stfu they would be proud f anybody singing their songs!! stop hating!

  • @DiaphanousWings obviously you just came here to hate...nobody said this was better than the original! they are paying tribute to two great artist, but people like you don't appreciate that! this is not a contest in who sang it better or not!

  • Yeah, you should have made it a real thing. :)

  • Is JT staring at Beyonce's boobies at 0:23 because he's a man, or because he's afraid of another wardrobe malfunction?

  • This was ok, but, GIVE ME MARV AND TAMMI, for like the  song says...

  • they did AMAZING!!!beyonce is just..flawless.and justin is great.they should really do an official ballad together a video because i LOVED Until the End of Time remix.theyre voice have amazing choreography.and speaking of Tammi,they should really make a movie about her.

  • Yep, that aint nothin' like the real thing!

  • i love me some beyonce but she aint got shit on tammi terrell!

  • Justin's voice is SO NOT good for Motown songs. Stick to POP please :s

  • Beyonce fucks it up to me. This just isn't the song for her. Justin doesn't sound half bad. But listening to the original all day today, there is no compairing. But nice try.

  • great job

  • lol. I noticed that he practically kissed her. Yuck!

  • Can't touch the original, but Justin's voice was custom-made for this style.

    Always thought Beyonce looked a lot like Tammi.

  • i like this song...hope my internet comes back soon

  • I love this song sooo much ! my dad would play this song all the time when i was little !

  • Chris and Rihanna's face is priceless at the end loool. Great performance!

  • @melvinizdabest07 Yeah Chris and Rihanna knew this sucked as well ;-)

  • @Alia89119 Rihanna couldnt imagine sounding that good live so that face she made was envy and jealousy..

  • @DaWiiNeFiiNeDiiMe not only was she mad she would never sound that good in her lifetime,she was also mad because earlier in the show Chris Brown was staring at Beyonce HARD!!!but then again who wouldnt lol

  • @Alia89119 WTF BITCH THIS WAS A GREAT COVER! RIHANNA AND CHRIS CANT DO THIS NOT EVEN IN THEIR DREAMS!!!!

  • WOW POW POWERFUL ENJOY THE NOW ~ THANK YOU NAMASTE SUNSHINE SMILES

  • a moden touch on a calssic, 5/5

  • Well, at least there was no wardrobe malfunction with Justin T. this time.

  • there trying too hard if you were to watch marvin and tammi sing they would sing it naturally and smoothly

  • two apes try to cover a great song

  • kak je ya lyublu ih)))

    

  • haha did you see how justin timberlake walked out all calm and cool.... you just got to love him

  • Ain't nothing like the real thing Baby .. :)..

  • ang galing kaya nila in fairness. Yung iba siguro avid fan lang nila Tammi and Marvin.

  • real nice performance.

  • It takes guts to try this!

    I was impressed, it is very decent.

    Of course, we, and they, all know who owns this.

    Marvin and Tammi!

    Much Respect!!!

    Thanks!!!

    

  • Well, it definitely ain't nothing like the real thing! lol.. ya'll knew that was coming... They sound pretty good though.. I mean, it was THEIR interpretation of the song... so when u look at it like that, it was pretty good...

    How many of u all noticed that Justin forgot the words though? lol... I know my Marvin and Tammi lyrics, and he messed up!

  • they did a great job. the chemistry was there. these two are such professionals

  • Come on you guys...we all know the original is still the best but praise to them for keeping a true classic alive. Whats the old saying...."imitation is the greatest form of flattery" Lets stop the hate and give more LOVE.

  • Bootylicious Beyonce !

  • Justin sounded sweet, soulful and awesome! Beyonce..ok. Props to both for trying their best at a classic.

  • Oh they wish...

  • i got the karaoke 2 this song if anyone wants to try it

  • this is awesome, I love these too, but really, AIN'T NOTHIN' LIKE THE REAL THING,!! don't act you on drugs are sumpthin!! AIN'T NOTHIN' LIKE THE REAL THING, we love you forever tammy and marvin!!

  • YES THEY DID DO A GREAT JOB BUT NO WILL EVER REPLACE MAVIN & TAMMY

  • What gives this boy the or this trash to trash such a classic. Just because he slept with Janet Jackson in a bathroom, does not give him the right to trash our classics

  • Justin still got it... Loved him since Nsync

  • i agree with the lyrics of this song...aint nothing like the real thing.

  • I love you guys, you´re THE BEST EVER !!!

  • S.U.P.E.R <33 .! xj

  • i always feel like clapping hands when watching this

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  • @verlisse Isn't there enough hate in the world already?

  • @Kagechiyo5 That's like asking, ''isn't there enough disapproval in the world?'' Most people hate spiders when they appear too. Hate is subjective, not quantative, but an activity. It's anti-climax is used to propitiate and maintain some sort of Christian fear that makes you oliges you to God and country, I could have said 'pathetic' instead. People who try to be other than they are, are ridiculous. Would you call this love? My giving you consideration? Rather than trying to make you foolish?

  • How ironic that two of the biggest phonies in entertainment are singing a song called "The Real Thing".....

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  • JT has such a perfect voice for motown songs from back in the day, and he's sooooo schooling Beyonce by leading on the old skool dance moves maaaayyyynnn!! They should do more duets together! =)

  • they have great chemisty in their voices

  • Great performers, great performance, great song

  • cute!

  • Long live Tammi and this is shite btw

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  • Why do I always think of George Michael when Justin Sings. Hmmmm !!!!!!

  • @Tom6093 LOOOOOOL! I KNOW RIGHT!

  • are u serious ?? JUSTIN ?? why him why not jamie F. or someone better but justin?? sorry this was bullshait beyonce did a great job but m.m not justin dont hate but to cover this song justin was not the right choice....sorry :)

  • @lulipupipapi

    Listen to the original song, ATLEAST it isnt like the shit you hear today (:

  • @Summerystar01 you are absolutely right but that doesnt mean that all -singers from today- could or have the potential to cover such beautiful songs like that ...u know what i mean?? ;)

  • @lulipupipapi very good point, Beyonce did a great job, but Justin not so much, and I didn't even think of Jamie F doing marvin's part instead! Good point!

  • @mungivm I don't think Jamie could've done the dance moves as well as JT..but...I think he'd sound good, anyway.

  • is beyonce pretty tall or is justin short? i hope he is short... god i hope he is short

  • i like this video song

  • This song is so underrated

  • 1:17 was funny. He didnt know where Beyonce was!!

  • And those who think their version is better than Tammi's and Marvin's GET OFF THE CRACK!!!ASAP LOL...For Real though..

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  • @RodneySandersTV So it's been forever since I wrote my comment, so I went back and looked at what I wrote it. All I said was that Marvin and Tammi version was better R.I.P to them. That if you think this version is better you need to get off the crack lol(which was a joke.) I don't see anything wrong with what I said, I was just posting what alot people was already saying anyway.Sidenote:I hope your not one of those Beyonce Stans who goes around relying back to everyone comment that's not

  • @RodneySandersTV Kissing Beyonce' butt. "killing myself "#CHILD PLEASE!!

  • Just like the song "Ain't Nothing the real thing" R.I.P Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell!! My all time favorite couples duet..Simply the best!!

  • that was a really great performance. b's suit is off the CHAIN!!

  • I didnt know they were dating!! : P

  • Well I will say this. I would rather hear todays singers singing some songs with some meaning behind them. Of course its not Marvin and Tammi. That is plain to see (and hear). However it is a breath of fresh air to hear some of the old music being brought back even if it is for a couple of minutes. It was meant as a tribute and I take it as that. I don't think they went out there thinking they were better than the original. In my mind the original version wins but this was good to see.

  • This dude can't even Sing....WTF?

  • beyonce does favor tammi and if they darken justin they could play marvin and tammi. marvin and tammi were never married and she did have a thing with david ruffin at one time. i don't care who disagrees with me cause we all have our opinions and remember tammi dabbled in drugs. just because he is white, look at justin's features and he could do some marvin gaye songs.

  • they were good but you cant beat Tammi and marvin, but they will still brilliant

  • love this

  • this sounds old skool

  • It's the song

    I think if anyone who can sing, will surely created something beautiful.

    That's the magic of this song.

  • yo bey's jumpsuit is FLY!!!!!

  • Can I just say...

    Of course you cannot touch Tammi Terrell or Marvin!

    These two new artists would not even be on stage singing it together if it wasn't for T & M. They taught 'em everything they know. BUT this is a great tribute to Terrell and Gaye isn't it? Two singers who stand on their shoulders and pay homage. It's all good. BUT... "Beyonce more prettier..." - uhhhh! no... google Tammi and then you can apologize on that "too-dumb-to-be-alive comment"...)

  • i love the original, but they do a real good job, i must say!!:)

  • I agree youneedhead! ppl need to open up their eyes.. tammi was only 24 when she died, she had so much potential, same goes for marvin.. two such beautiful souls. beyonce and justin is NOTHING.. they dont belong in the same sentence as tammi and marvin!

  • this song cannot be touched, even by a diva and a wigger.

  • @xxcharmed1xx you talking about you and your mama right?? because i know you ain't talking shit on Beyonce with your ugly ass!!!

  • Just makes you realise how good Marvins voice was, although Justin does a decent job, he can't touch Mr Gaye.

  • I think it's NOICE as my late aussie mom would have said.

  • Wow helecoocoo! Not very profound dude. Judging them when you know they can throw down is pure hatorism. How pathetic!

  • justin and beyonce destroyed this song m,arvin and tammi should personally got out the grave and gave them a work over this was a mess.

  • hey if weren't for sam cooke no motown exists and MJ would be another artists form gary indiana