Obama inauguration concert - Josh - Groban and Heather - Headley perform at the same table

[Keelnara]

Hey, all you haters, stop picking on Heather. She's magnificent and you know it.

[petepete227]

@Keelnara It's just kind of embarrassing how much better Josh is compared to her.

[Keelnara]

@petepete227 You know, I'm starting to think that people are picking on Heather simply because Josh is more popular, pop culture music wise. Stop picking on her. She has an amazing voice, and a wonderland personality. He is not better than her. They have an equal level of talent, just different types of voices. He might have that 'souring, inspirational voice', I'm not denying that, and Heather might not have that impact on a super amount of people, but she is incredible. She is fantastic.

[christiangurl25]

ohh my gosh. i cant believe i just discovered this. josh has been my favorite singer for ten years and i fell in love with heather headleys voice when she performed in aida. this pairing is perfection.

[sweatintotheoldies]

Great rendition!!! Too bad it was wasted on Obama. Worst President Ever!

[oneirishpoet]

@sweatintotheoldies too bad you're so woefully ignorant, otherwise you you'd actually KNOW that the worst US president EVER was the evil fuck Big Dick Cheney and his little idiot puppet boy George Dumbass Bush...why IS it that ALL you Repugnant assholes are such fucking morons, is it some kind of genetic deficiency or do you just enjoy being mentally retarded? sweet holy jeebus you Repigs are stupid, now STFU or GTFO

[TheAlinaLopez]

I never saw this. I voted for President Obama. I believe he should be shown respect as any President that is voted in to this office. He seems to really like music. Respect needs to be shown regardless of political agendas and party. :)

[limelitemagazine]

i have worked with josh groban and he does not lip synch at all even when his voice isnt at its best

[ItsJustLeeLee]

god save the queen with different words... wow...

[indyczka1]

Jest zawsze profesjonalistą!

[indyczka1]

Zawsze śpiewa na żywo!Jest profesjonalistą.

[crystalclare1000]

lol. Heather's first line is, "My native country". America is not her native country. lol. gotta love her tho. :)

[aglasser100]

He never lip syncs. He has no reason to. He's gifted. Period.

[47matazza]

2 great singers

[Pinkpanda73]

go heather and josh!!!!!!!!!!! ^^

[kenzidasmack]

GREAT PRESIDENT....GREAT SINGER.....

[SunnyDay1013]

Did you know that Josh was asked to donate his coat for this performance to the Smithsonian, just like Marian Anderson? No joke! Stellar performance, Josh, and obviously great fashion choices too! ;)

[VelaToNorma7]

Everyone is blind. Obama is a tool of the Illuminati just like the presidents before and after are and will be. The Illuminati have taken control of the music industry in order to brainwash people so they would subconsciously follow their agenda towards the New World Order.

[airplndriver]

@VelaToNorma7 

[airplndriver]

@VelaToNorma7

4 mohs but I feel better when i hear people like you. You are so stupid

[oneirishpoet]

@VelaToNorma7 yes we know how you feel now go take your meds, your delusions are showing

[smilelana]

The woman that is singing really takes down this preformance. Josh Groban does a far better job...they really should of picked someone else other than her.

[rburry01]

@smilelana Whoah there. She's AMAZING :D Heather's been in broadway for years. She makes me so proud to have the voice I do :)

[Keelnara]

@smilelana Just because she isn't as well known as Groban doesn't mean she is less than he is. Boo you.

[christiangurl25]

@smilelana umm josh is brilliant but heather headley is an amazing singer. you should look up some of her other stuff..seriously, shes fantastic.

[goateemd64]

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheBSBsBack]

i love josh groban! obama..not so much

[berlinsmiler]

Wonderfull emotionell!!

[greatland2]

gay mens chorus huh. thats like clarifying yourself like this. Hey we're the men who like to have sex with other men chorus. dumb homos.

[soupyhater]

@greatland2 dumbass......there are no words.

[greatland2]

@soupyhater oookay I have no idea what you meant by that but whatever.

[airplndriver]

@greatland2 ignorance truely is bliss...At least fro you.!!!

[airplndriver]

@greatland2 ignorance truely is bliss...At least for you.!!!

[greatland2]

@airplndriver Good job! second times the charm. And how am I ignorant? Is it because I'm just stating facts?

[outriggerbaby]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[JimTBell]

Good heavens our national anthem with different words!

[ABookwormAndProud]

@JimTBell France, Russia, Germany, and Lichtenstein ripped it off, too. It's a good song!

[OBAMAisHalfCaste]

Obama the first half-caste biracial mixed-race president not black

[ekamau20]

i like this so much..mainly becasue he's singing the words so that they form an acyual message. usually people sing it like each word is seperate..it loses meaning that way

[BabbaBish]

god, what a man!

[lurker1107]

I can't believe I was there!!!!!! It was magical, freezing and tiring, but magical nonetheless!!!

[gordyomolaiye]

Josh Groban. Simply wonderful!!

[navigator012007]

I cannot believe that is a GAY choir! If that was the REAL Abe Lincoln behind them, what the heck do you think he would have to say about that? that's disgusting; this country really is going to the dogs.

[Maybenextyear1]

@navigator012007 I think there is a message of this performance. The message is that "it doesn't matter what is the colour of your skin; it doesn't matter what is your sex and it doesn't matter if you are straight or gay BECAUSE YOU ARE A HUMAN BEING. Maybe I am wrong but I don't think so. And if I am right, this is a beautiful message and of course a beautiful performance (especially from Josh Groban) ;))

[cem404]

@Maybenextyear1 Beautifully said...let me stand next to you, friend.

[Maybenextyear1]

@cem404 Thank you for your kind words.

[lurker1107]

@navigator012007 Considering Abe Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation at a time when many people in this country thought of black slaves the way you do about gay Americans now, I tend to think that the REAL Abe Lincoln would be proud to see so many people of such diverse backgrounds represented, and united in their love for their country. But that's just me.

[jessiesanchez]

@navigator012007 - How is it going to the dogs exactly?

[ledias65]

its too cold to sing outside lol

[kennytwee]

Josh Groban is simply "magnificent". Heather Headley held her own. Overall a good performance....

[marissa09098]

Heather played BOTH Nala and Aida on broadway. SHE IS INCREDIBLE.

[thousandsOFviews]

Thats the same tune as our English National Anthem, god save our queen.. cheap skate bastards, get your own song.. u had 2 nick ours just like you nicked the English language.. American fags

[clonebo]

While I admit that a lot of American things are unoriginal, you're kinda going too far. Also, we didn't take the english language. Look at a fucking history book. We were an english colony, so I think it's perfectly okay for us to use the english language. Just because we kicked your ass in the revolutionary war doesn't mean we have to make up a new language. Plus, in the pantheon of languages, english isn't really a good language to waste energy defending.

[thousandsOFviews]

EXACTLY... you wanted rid of us, our colony so to speak and you wanted to establish american independence, for that, you should have (over generations) introduced a second language that over time became the main american language... and tbh, i was being a bit sarcastic, but the point of it is pretty much true!

[dhcorporation]

you all sucks heather has a great voice dont judge if you dont how to sing...blabla is easy go on the stage let see who got a big mouth here on youtube and a gay voice .... if you hate me you can suck my dick then I assrape you haters

[cem404]

This performance is not just wonderful, but also magnificently symbolic. Sung by a white man, a black woman and the DC Gay Men's chorus, it healds a new age for America.

[andante24]

Wow , that is a beautiful way of looking at it. I like that.

[donnaglaser]

Josh has the most amazing voice! Her voice was jarring for me!

[Dewittburton]

The whole thing makes me cry. Not embarrassed to say so. Heather does just fine. She's subtle, not overpowering. It works. Enjoy it and the moment.

[arc1342]

she suks

[giffind]

listen to 4:38 she is so off. I think that she has a weak voice.

[icanwaitanotherday]

You all will hate me but I thought she wasn't that great- especially compared to Josh

[PiccolaOtaku]

This performance always moves me *.* Simply Amazing!

[haditabonita666]

Heather Headley has an amazingly beautiful voice (so does he) but unfortunately she was overshadowed by Groban's masculine vocals... on some parts i could hardly hear her

: (

[haggios63]

The song was "God Save the King." The tune is the same, but not the words, obviously.

[Shelby596]

Josh Groban has the most incredible voice. They sound really nice together.

[ukmale1982]

Im confused but isnt the melody for this song taken from the British national anthem ? maybe its the historical connection the Americans have with Britain >??

[hanchie]

yes it is :)

[kyla01144]

beautiful

[MusicalLover6]

AH! Heather! *is in love*

She is certainly one artist one person I'd be blessed to meet one day. Their voices melt together so wonderfully.

[230768golden]

I love so much this country !!! GOD BLESS AMERICA !!

[NubianEmpressZani]

Thank you Andante24! Couldn't have said it better myself!

[orangenate04]

that woulda been ten times better sans that chic

[sixthromeo]

That is a nice sounding arrangement but what language does Heather sing?

[SFS1]

If I'm not wrong its really really old english...not sure though.

[Blahbluueeeeee]

Beautiful..Simply beautiful

[musicloverforalways]

WOW

Josh Groban, could you sing the national anthem from my country one day? It would be amazing, will awake patriotism in all my fellow citizen!

[beatinbossier1]

why is obama having a concert i mean its a ignoguration not a festival and hes more white thn black so hes really the first mixed president

[andante24]

Ok, let me explain this to you. He is African American, why? Because his father was African and his mother was American. Put it together you get African American. That is why they call him that. All African American means is that you are a descendant from Africa. He is actually more African American than a lot of Black people walking around. And he would not be the first mixed President anyway Thomas Jefferson was part Indian. WHAT ARE THEY TEACHING KIDS IN SCHOOL NOW DAYS!!!!!!!!!!

[tipofmytongue1024]

GAY MEN'S CHORUS!!! YEAH!!!

[AnkeMachtEinVideo]

whats wrong w/ the lyrics?!

[librophile]

One day ... maybe one day ... these lyrics will truly have a resounding meaning.

But for now we can only dream ... and keep that dream alive.

[hannuki]

does no one else notice that this is the tune to God save the queen? - the british national anthem. why, if America got its independance does it sing a song with the tune of the british empire? just wonderin.x

[bhildom]

That is why the US has its National Anthem. Even though I would prefer "God Bless America."

[teddybaxterprincess]

DUH! Where do you think America got it's independence from? I hope you're still in school. America is falling away from the pack.

[hannuki]

I know who they got independannce from thak you very much! hence my comment. if america was falling away from the pack, it should not hang onto its 'enslaver's' anthem.

But hey, i suppose it has to keep hold of something old and stoic. seeing as the USA has less than 500yrs of history!

Not that it is any of your concern but i am at university thankyou.

[KwyKz0r]

the university janitor? lol.

Just kidding.

[blkntandogs]

It is funny isn't it. our national anthem is actually an old german drinking song with the lyrics re-written. so it probably is god save the queen.

[martours]

hm. i've just got that feeling of laughing my head off and crying at the same time. the irony of the actual lyrics, and even more so the rest of the song, but even the lyrics that are sung compared with what the general sentiment actually is in this country is just....really funny, that's all.

[munichlady]

And where are the Native Americans please ? Where are they whose Land the USA REALLY is ?

Where is their freedom ? On a Reservation confused by alcohol and put into a catatonic state by the shock of losing all that was theirs.

Before anyone begins to abuse me. I´m a white girl who cares about these people and the rape of this planet. No more, no less.

[blkntandogs]

Sorry! I was trying to hit the green thumbs up button - as I agree with what you've said, but my son decided at that moment to jump on me. Again I'm sorry.

[munichlady]

Thanks for your message. I appreciate

it very much. Take care.

Kind regards.

ML

[Ong06]

ahhh loved it! Josh Groban is my favorite! Love Heather Headley after Aida!

[reses76]

Heather Headley is super underrated she has one of the best voices in the business.

[Caroo2]

ur right. I like her very much too. She didn't get the attention she deserved.

[FalconsDouble07]

Um...no he's not. Josh Groban has never lip-synched....he has absolutely NO need to.  He is one of the most talented musicians ever heard.

And you can definitely tell he is singing live.

[JillyPooh]

Yes.. i agree

[LisaMayKnoll]

That was beautiful. Whoever put them together for that duet did great.

[nycchic120]

wow they sang it so beautifully!

[237769356]

I've been following Josh Groban's career for years now but still every time I hear him sing I can't help but tink: "Is that voice for real?!"

Amazing

[silvanaandrea2008]

@237769356 he's not real...it`s an angel

[Jackskellington9100]

@237769356 Yes his voice is real. I saw him in concert and his voice sounds the same on the CD's as he does in concert

[Luvz2Dance]

I <3 Heather Headley :)

She and Josh sang beautifully!

[Othania]

il a chanté ??? mais il est trop fort ce mec !!!

he has sung ? but he is a genius !

[fonduefork]

this is an awesome version of the dull britsh national anthem LOL :D

[andante24]

Something awsome!

[adrixvalle]

I love Josh Groban!!

[MercVil]

beautiful

[Kaitlynshh]

Love him.

[thethingsilike555]

omg josh iz hot and beatiful,and amazing!!=]

[toaKovin]

wow josh groban is amazing

[imqt4u]

LOL Josh doesn't even need a microphone

[Roberto666guitar]

let freedom ring !!

[bestmom30]

what a great site and sound! To see these two together singing the National Anthem warms my heart. It shows that racism CAN be dead!!!!! They were each as good as the other and I am sure it is meant to be that way in everyday life. We are all ceated equal and this proves it! Kudos to both Josh and Heather. I am Josh's biggest fan, and this is one big reason why. He loves people, period! Thats what America should be about!!!! Loving each other and blending together for the common good of men.

[lizlawton]

Very nicely said. :)

[kokumusicismylove]

Great -let freedom reign x

[dontbsilly]

Did my tax dollars pay for all of this? Well, if they didn't then they probably are now. Since when did the Inauguration become such an entertainment gathering? I mean, take some of that money and feed the frigging poor folks that live in this FREE country! Gosh it just ticks me off to see our government wasting valuable dollars on crap like this. And, I love Josh..what the heck is he doing??????

[bfree2live]

No, tax dollars didn't pay for this. It was all paid with private contributions. Do the research. You'll see that I'm right.

[gareth13668]

Not as good as 90,000 at Wembley or Twickenham but it will do... ;-)

[cem404]

This song served as the USA national anthem before 1916. Our British heritage is manifest.

[pollarcd]

This is the tune to my national anthem. They make it sound good, and not just some dreary melody that pretty much everyone hates. Well done!

[Elk43]

Pretty awesome. But I laughed pretty hard at the Gay Men's Chorus lol, I didnt even know that existed!

[mbajnaid86]

LOOOOL

[jokelip]

Once in a lifetime--- Marion Anderson --- Obama....???

[Lizza51]

God, they were wonderful. I've never felt anyting move within me with the anthem....yet, here it felt real and deep. And I may just carry it forever. Thanks to the brilliant voices of Josh, Heather and the DC Gay Men's Chorus. (*And will someone let me know when and if the whole inaugural concert plus will be available for purchase, download, etc???) I don't want this wonderful concert file away on some shelf in the dungeons of HBO archives!

[tapatiadecorazon]

a grandiose moment! A new chance for America to become a better country

[andante24]

Such a magical time for our Country, perhaps even the world. I am so proud to be alive during this time in history.

[07cuztomfatboy]

that heather chick butchered that song...nice job josh groban, but my god she was terrible

[andante24]

I think she must have had a hard time singing with all of those guys...I mean really, it was one girl v 100 guys...

[jokelip]

I saw this whole Concert, Thanks YLE-Finland :-))))))

[honeyedginger]

Total great performer ever, Josh Groban. Love you Josh! Heather sang well... good one too. I love Josh performing live, in recordings and in live he's a perfect singer. GOD BLESS, Josh! GOD BLESS PRES. OBAMA. GOD BLESS THE WORLD. May peace reign. mwaaaaaaaaah JOSH GROBAN. hehe. keep singing to the world.

[MicroTex23]

Josh Groban+ Heather Headley+Choir += perfection in the absolute form. Two of my favorite artist

[thomasg0221]

Heather Headley is probably not well know...she starred on Broadway as Nala in the Lion King. She has an amazing voice. I recommend the following songs from her albums: "I Wish I Wasn't" and "Ain't it Funny". Great performance and God Bless America. Props to the DC Men's Gay Choir.

[lightyears2005]

She was also Aida in Broadway's Aida

[bettythepumpkin]

omg its a rip off from god save the queen

[nubiana75]

Pourqoi nus on a pas des chansons patriotiques comme celle là?

Bon sang mais il est où notre patriotistme?!?!

snif

[nouche03500]

C'est sur! Ca releverait surement l'esprit de la France! Les dernier patriotes sont en train de partir, c'est ceux qui ont fait la 2eme guerre mondiale.

[wildphoenix22]

Truly inspirational! I only wish I could have been there to see it live!

Thank you for posting this!

[ohmigoditsL]

josh is so amazing, he doesn't even need a recording studio, he's sounds just as fantastic live♥i love josh always♥

[KellyR570]

the look she gave to Josh at the end means he is gonna get sum sum <3

[ohmigoditsL]

you're right

[nyrinsf]

The DC Gay Mens Choir was incredible...great performance!

[ChopinGrobanite327]

Thank you soooo much for posting this!!!

JOSH IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! SUCH A TALENT!!!!

[mw252810]

I LOVE JOSH! I don't know who Heather is, though??

[OnyxVV]

haha i don't know who she is either....but oh man, josh was just gorgeous...like always...he just became part of our american history.....no one will forget he was there...

[kezzergirl134]

Josh is pretty freaking amazing!!! My absolute favorite musician and celebrity out there!

I believe Heather Headly starred in the musical Aida. She has a pretty good voice too!

[Chris030801809019]

A Trinidadian born American

[THughes917]

Nothing could make a country more proud.. absolutely inspirational. amazing!

[cathysocks]

josh and heather- absolutely beautiful , couldn't have been lovelier. thank you.

[rubiorocks]

THATS THE DC GAY MENS CHOURS

[skelotan]

People, don't give him thumbs-downs, he isn't being a jerk. It really is the DC Gay Men's Choir, and they do a magnificent job.