Rachelle Ferrell - If only I knew

[dearevette2005]

Chills!!

[dearevette2005]

I love it!!

[onlygod4me7]

What happen to singers like this?

[goodguy7777]

What a wonderful tribute. Thanks for sharing. Great song and well done.

[MissJenni2642]

the funny part is the awkward silence after rachelle starts blowin at 3:03 ....none of those singers upo there got the voice she does. Dont get me wrong all the singers up there are good but none of them are on Rachelle's level!...Rachelle be blowin' fa real!

[ExCougar46]

@MissJenni2642 you r so correct. Truth be told none of them could touch Rachelle she right there with Patti. High notes and all.

[mahagony29]

Rachelle Ferrelllllllllll... that's all i have to say!

[mahagony29]

Rachelle Ferelllllllllll...thats all i have to say!

[Myradvs1]

I listen to this just about every day, never get tired of it, get chills every time! Ms. Rachelle is just the BOMB.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!

[77757891]

Rachelle is off da chain, hear her at 2:56 DAM, DAM DAM!!!!!

[brandenmcghee]

What year did this take place?

[DSmith3613]

lol...with all the comments.....but they are ALL REAL SANGERS!!!! Yeah...I said it, Sangers. People that can REALLY SANG (past tense). IE...sign...duh.

[mahoganystarchild]

Had to say it, rachelle didn't even have to do the patti follow up, they others knew was shook.

[mahoganystarchild]

You tellin the truth. Peabo is bad though, you have to admit. Definitely Rachelle is in a category all her own, but Peabo did it justice too.

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

@mahoganystarchild Love to see those two together they make an awesome duet.

[Psalms11817]

Another song Rachelle should have sung by herself she would have blown everyone away. She was so awesome that when she hit that last note the others just look at each other and didn't know how to come back in. Rachelle Ferrell is just out of this world.

[Lboogiefan08]

Rachelle along would of brought this piece out..but it was ok i guess

[myalli1]

now you know this is too much when Patti adjusts her wig...lol

[tifftiff282]

If Only YOU knew ... great tribute to Lady Patti!

[Paburo14]

Rachelle Ferrell should have sung alone...

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

@Paburo14 I whole heartedly agree - well I do love her and Peabo though

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

@Paburo14 If she sang alone Patti would have been in more tears of joy check Patti'sexpression everytime Rachelle sings. Artists really appreciate other great artists- remember how much Patti loved Phyllis? sghe loves the incredible vocal artistry of Rachelle- but don't we all.

[MissJenni2642]

@Paburo14 I agree!!



[honeegrrl]

@Paburo14 She doesn't need anyone to sing with, I agree.

[NeoSoul91]

3:12 to 3:25 all that harmony!!!!! I'm done. SING Y'ALL!!!!

[Bizz2k]

Isley with his signature....lavly

[LaBelleObamafan4life]

Anybody noticed the title is wrong LOL.

[ThaRealBlackCurrent]

OHHHHHHHHH BOI. RACHELLE IS badddddddd. Love that woman

[chordsofcolor]

Tamia is beyond bad.

[iluvrachellef]

@BrooklynOmerta im sorry to tell u this but we just lost the GREAT VESTA about 3 weeks ago.May she live long through her beautiful voice :((

[mjj2004]

Anyone know if this has ever been released? If not, is there anyway with a decent mp3- version?

LOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVE IT!

[remyfacade]

@mjj2004 You can do it. if you have realplayer. it easy, and free, and worth having.

[2JAZZY2ENVY]

@mjj2004 GO TO MP3 ROCKET I THINK THEY HAVE THIS LIVE VERSION

[BrooklynOmerta]

Well see Rachelles voice is in the catagory of "unfuckingbelievable".....ther­e really isnt an actually catagory for her. Seriously, other than UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE....or maybe "shocking". Rachelle, you are one bad bad super bad mama!Dont get me wrong, its ALOT of em out there still alive. Miss Patty Labelle, Alicia Myers, Angela Winbush,Jennifer Holiday,Vesta,Miki Howard,Melisa Morgan etc etc etc....Oh & the title is "If only you knew"@ numandu.

[broomyUK]

Ronald Isley, legend....... two word for this performance from him "PIMP LIMP"

[Donnomercy]

This is real singing for the ages..Peabo ain't no joke!

[iluvrachellef]

@ablackguy1234567 omg you are right on and so funny LMFAO.I love what u said.And all u can do is just laugh at the person who thinks Shanice is better than Rachelle...child please LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ablackguy123456789]

@iluvrachellef hey thanks sorry that's my old account so i'm just now seeing your comment. and yes that shanice stan is delusional. i think shanice is very talented but her stans overrate her like nobody's business.

[wayota88]

No me cansaría de escuchar este tema una y otra vez... qué calidad y qué sentimiento!!

[carterrrrrr]

just let Rachelle do her thing and everybody else please have seat, why is that they always partner Rachelle up with another singer in a tribute let her do her thing Dam

[brownblooddrops24]

Actually no. Tamia trumps those names. Go back to the notes

[3lforever]

@brownblooddrops24 ....you are kidding right? You do know that Rachelle can hit and HOLD a note that Tamia could probably only dream of hitting! Tamia is good singer, no doubt but she can't hang with Rachelle especially if Rachelle taps into her multiple octaves...it is a wrap!

[JwahAmore31]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! This is AWESOME!!!!!! Ta! for posting! - J

[TABULOUS1]

**BOOM**

This is from WAAAAYYY back when talent & moral balance actually mattered & trifling behavior just got u blacklisted rather than boost ur popularity ratings.

[yngblkguy21]

oh they sang that song good 3:17

[DDDD1980]

Rachelle slayed srarting @ 2:55 then Peabo looked @ Tamia like get ready, she looked so scared like she didn't know what to do and came back with that little run @ 3:12, poor baby lol. Loved it though great tribute!

[CleopatraJones65]

How they have these other folks on the stage with Rachelle is ridiculous....Only Ron could be up their with her and only on the merit of who he is....but the rest? They should have known better..None of them can touch Rachelle. They should have walked off, dropped their mics.. when she "KILT" that riff..LOL!!

[JwahAmore31]

@CleopatraJones65 I almost agree w/you, but I grew up w/Peabo, and I KNOW he can blow!!!! Looks like ya left him out of the picture here, but yes, Tamia is an average singer who is pretty good, but when you pair her w/an Erykah, Rachelle, Jill (Scott), L-Boogie, Stephanie (Mills), Mikki (Howard), Regina (Belle), Ledisi, and Lord forbid a Patti, Aretha, Mehalia, Gladys, and CHAKA??? Tamia what? Tamia who??? LOL - J

[3lforever]

@CleopatraJones65...so true, so true and the funny part is that Rachelle didn't even really go in on them! She is truly blessed with God given talent and when she really unleashes, it's a wrap. Check out her tribute to Bermie Mac at his memorial in Chicago at The House of Blues on youtube....you are in for a heartfelt, awesome experience with Rachelle letting loose!!!!

[3lforever]

@CleopatraJones65...here's the way that the clip is listed on youtube...Rachelle Ferrell at Bernie Mac's public memorial service . BTW, I like your user name. I am Foxy Brown (Pam Grier) kind of girl... but Tamara Dobson did the damn thang as well! NO HOMO...JUST RECOGNIZING GOOD TASTE!!!

[babino33]

that killed that.....

[aharper12]

They could've just let Rachelle sing by herself!

[0514Mel]

@ablackguy1234567 lmao to funny

[squeakynee]

LOL @ Peabo's hair!!!

[JacksonObamafan4life]

Well I'm Back again. That note Rachelle hit has been ringing in my head since I've heard it. (2:53 - 3:02) Imagine if her & Patti hit that note together. I would turn to ashes. (3:16 - 3:25 Gave me chills.)

[wwapd]

This should have been Peabo and Rachelle, Ron was weak.

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

@wwapd No your talking- it would have been a suitable tribute for a dynamic lady

[JacksonObamafan4life]

Tears. That was simply beautiful. Rachelle is a bad B*TCH!

[darrenandbutterfly]

@ 3:12 Tamia's voice was like a weak fart in the wind compared to what Rachelle did. just sayin

[leniaj]

@darrenandbutterfly Most farts are pretty strong! LMAO

[darrenandbutterfly]

@leniaj LMFAO!

[majixone77]

Actually Tamia sounded better than expected



[mrsbobbicisse]

Mellow performance with four greats

[mztx66]

All of them did an amazing job. Rachelle is just..that woman has the voice of an angel & her facial expressions are priceless but NOBODY can sing this song like Patti!

[len1975]

Yes she did shut it down...I can't wait to go see her again on Aug 25th...I have a extra ticket who wants to go...

[MrForceracing]

@len1975 i do lol

[len1975]

@MrForceracing Aww only if u were here in Philly

[GospelAccording2ME]

While I love every single one of these artists, they could have given the entire performance to Ferrell. Just my opinion.

[prjtmusiz]

Rachelle Better Sing

[aliquippawill]

Here's one of my perspectives on the level of greatness of this performance: Peabo Bryson & Ron Isley are,....... WITHOUT DEBATE,..........2 of the absolute greatest Male R&B/POP/SOUL singers in the history of recorded music. You can practically say that they represent MALE versions of Patti Labelle. If performers of that caliber were "blown away" by the performance of Rachelle Ferrell........what impression do you think the "average" person was left with? I remain in awe of Ms. Ferrell.

[sactownboss]

@shaniceslaysurfav, she surely doesnt need her whistle register, thats just part of what makes her great. and if youre so in love with shanice, go watch her videos instead of coming on everybody elses trying to bash them.

[ExclusiveLM]

during the song all the singers should have massaged Patti's feet with a pedicure. I'm sure Patti would have love that too !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[aliquippawill]

"If Only You Knew" is perhaps my personal All-Time favorite Patti Labelle song......and believe me, that's saying a lot! This was an OUTSTANDING rendition, and Rachelle Ferrell truly excelled with her contribution. Marsha Ambrosius (formerly of "Floetry"), performed a breathtaking rendition of this same song on the 2011 BET Awards (also a tribute to Patti).But let's face it; Rachelle Ferrell is practically a "NATIONAL TREASURE".......that people who TRULY know & value great music, appreciates

[me57487]

@aliquippawill, I just want to jump in for a second and say that I don't think it's fair to compare Rachelle Ferrell (spelled right?) and Shanice Wilson. They're two different types of singers. Rachelle Ferrell has a jazz voice and Shanice has a soulful R&B voice. However, I think they could sing each others songs and sound pretty good because they're both excellent singers with a wide vocal range. That's just my two cents.

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

@me57487 Are you serious- thats not fair totally different vocal range would you put Patti and Tamia together on stage? Research Rachelle's vocal range and incredible control blows shannice and most other artists off the stage- don't believe me research it for yourself- not an opinion that is a fact.

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

@aliquippawill Nuff said Marsha another great singer that will improve in time

[iluvrachellef]

I have to chime in on this.When i disagree with someone i dont personally attack them or demean them publicly.Now i dont know how this all started but i have to say that IMO,Shanice is not on the level of Rachelle Ferrell.I mean come on now...go listen to Rachelle's Keep Me Near The Cross or I Know You Love Me(Live)the one where shes wearing the hat.NO ONE CAN TOUCH HER! You've lost the argument when u attack someone's looks or sexual preference,i mean look at Rahsaan P,he'll kill the newbies!!!

[shaniceslaysurfav]

@iluvrachellef bitch listen to yesterday and let me be your angel! trachelle could never!

[Dasani605]

@shaniceslaysurfav You're 1 strange cunt. This person is on so many different Rachelle videos talking about Shanice. Check for yourselves. I actually like Shanice. I've her greatest hits album and the 1 she dropped a few years ago with the song 'Forever Like A Rose'. But she's no where in Rachelle's league. Rachelle's voice is an American Treasure!

[sactownboss]

@shaniceslaysurfav, ummmm vocal range?? have u heard any of her songs?? she has a waaaayyyyy higher range then shanice can ever hope to. rachelle can do things with her voice that are unreal. shanice isnt close to rachelle's level.

[shaniceslaysurfav]

@sactownboss shanice is obviously capable of hitting higher notes than shanice but she doesn't because she doesn't feel the need to show off in every one of her songs. rachelle(just like every other whistle register singer besides shanice) is nothing without her whistle register

[msnicole74]

@shaniceslaysurfav For real??? Fa serious?!?! So she didn't sang the fugg out the rest of that song and make everybody else seems like they could have just stayed their asses at home?

Chile boo.

[shaniceslaysurfav]

@msnicole74 wow. and i thought mariah, chante, and minnie's fans were cracked...

[jesushateswood]

lol I've watched this performance quite a few times and never read any of the comments. Today I did. And I must agree with the posts about Rachelle hitting that note and Peabo, Tamia, and Ron going completely silent. I concur. I mean whatcha gonna do after Rachelle did her do? Just quietly regroup. Though Rachelle clearly stole it, Peabo is a bad brother and Tamia made me like her when she did a tribute to Anita Baker. Ron is Ron.

[sactownboss]

@shaniceslaysurfav, no they shouldnt have, they picked the right person for the song..

[shaniceslaysurfav]

@sactownboss keep thinking that. shanice kicks rachelle's old tired ass in her sleep!

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

@shaniceslaysurfav Green eyed monser alert - be quiet let me listen to shanice not you

[shaniceslaysurfav]

damn rachelle sucks! they should've had shanice do this! rachelle sounds and looks a hot mess! is she a dyke? LMFAO

[ilindah]

@shaniceslaysurfav and you're shallow ;) (oh and a cunt)

[royalistp]

Thanks for the download. Ronald Isley has definitely lost his voice. Tamia is ok but she fine as all get out. In all honesty there should have been a duet with just Peabo and Rachelle, oh Rachelle, oh Rachelle. What more can I say. One mo time oh Rachelle.

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

@royalistp Double Dittos

[aliquippawill]

Here's an idea..........In all future "tributes" that Rachelle Ferrell participates in.......allow her the opportunity to appreciate the "honoree".....SOLO! Quite simply, Ms. Ferrell is a vocal "typhoon", and anyone sharing the stage with her on any given night is in imminent danger of being swept away in the storm. From a musical standpoint, I truly consider Rachelle a "national treasure"...........someone VERY special.

[pandaqlou]

yes lawd....Rachelle at that note up.....the reat of them was standing there looking like o ish! Who is gonna come behind that

[sephius1999]

IF ONLY 6 people knew real music.....

[cynd675]

@sephius1999 LMAO.....I KNOW THATS  RIGHT.

[shaniceslaysurfav]

@sephius1999 more like 812...6 ppl got it right

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

@shaniceslaysurfav -still need some attention- breathe, relax enjoy- whoever, whatever

[shaniceslaysurfav]

@tefnutbellsouthnet i can't enjoy this insult to the art of singing.

[melodiedee1]

Rachelle intimidates singers they got scurred cuz they know she can blow. Tamia didn't or 4got to sing it was he turn to run a spectacular riff. Rachelle is VERY humble and shares the stage with all female singers unlike the honoree who is a Diva LOL but does he rthing and will not be upstaged I'm surprised she didn't get on stage & tell them sang it like this and blow the roof off-LOVED it though -Rachelle can do no wrong in my eyes

[Jamaicanchocolate34]

@melodiedee1 there is a reason why Patti does not share the stage with female singers anymore...go do your research...your santimonious alleged beautifully crafted insults and innuendos are not welcomed here.. Bye!

[lukendom]

rachelles voice was so powerful it blew of pattis wig 3:07 lol

love ya patti + rachelle

[Ms1TrueAries13]

@lukendom You are so fuckin crazy lmfao

[Zbee167]

@lukendom LOL!!!

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

@lukendom OMG you are so right LOL

[billieholiday86]

Rachelle is thee BEST singer ever!!!!

[shaniceslaysurfav]

@billieholiday86 that title belongs to shanice don't get it twisted!

[Dasani605]

@shaniceslaysurfav U r really making a fool out of yourself. Why would u waste your precious time to come on a Rachelle Ferrell video & bash her? U really make real fans of any legendary artist look bad. Shanice is an amazing singer. 'But this isn't about her.' Who cares about Rachelle's sexual preference? I don't see Lady Gaga's career hurting due to her rumored sexual preference. Grow up & catch up!

[shaniceslaysurfav]

@Dasani605 bitch whatever don't mess with shanice fans because we don't take your bs! if you really respect rachelle as an artist...good for you....she doesn't have shanice's vocal strength, vocal range, artistry, inner beauty, or outer beauty

[Dasani605]

@shaniceslaysurfav Sweetie u don't want it with me & my girls. I'm talking about in the streets. Keep on being that cyber gangster hiding behind a computer.

[Dasani605]

Tamia is such an amazing singer. She's so underrated. With that being said no one should dare sing on stage with Rachelle Ferrell. She makes some of the best vocalist seem like amateurs.

[BigWhiteBoyLuvsPatti]

Rachelle Ferrell is amazing....I would much rather see a tribute or performance with JUST her. No offense to the others intended.

[happyfeetxxo]

Tamia has the voice of an angel, Rachel is amazing too, i think it waas a little over done though

[darrenriccs]

rachelle ferrell should do a duet with peabo bryson/ron isley..i think it would heaven to everyone's ears!

[BASSMANJ5]

awkward silence at 2:54

[poeticsoul215]

@mariahforever1990 What are you talking about? Rachelle didn't mess up anything. The four artist were paying tribute, it was a competition. The tacky thing was your comment.

[mariahforever1990]

@poeticsoul215 see my response to emotown428

[emotown428]

@mariahforever1990 What happened somebody hurt your feelings by comparing Rachelle and Mariah. So you had to spread a little hate instead of love. Just enjoy Mariah's music and let people that enjoy Rachelle's do so. Admit it to yourself she did a great job on this tribute(she is the only one who could have hit a note like that) and it's okay for you to like Mariah's music.

[mariahforever1990]

@emotown428 i'm so sorry i forgot to sign out and my sis got on my account and posted a bunch of bitchy comments on rachelle vids(she's done something like this before) anyway i yelled at her and told her that if she wants to troll, get her own account. i don't really know rachelle and even if i didn't like her, i would never randomly disrespect her on her own vid. i actually really like this performance lol thanks for responding otherwise i wouldn't be alerted to protect my good name!

[softhing]

ok tamia cause awkward silence when she didnt hit here note ha ha ha!

[nztpo]

Rachelle Ferrell is the most amazing singer out... superb vocal technique, along with alot of soul makes her the best. Maybe patty should be singing a Tribute to her.. or somone at least.. pity she isn't more recognized..

[aliquippawill]

Think about this for a moment........how many of you would have been comfortable in Tamia's "shoes"? As the other female, it was inevitable that her performance was going to be compared to Rachelle Ferrell's.......and that's NOT a good situation to find one self in, for sure. Tamia is a tremendous talent..........Rachelle Ferrell is one of the ALL-Time greats......period.

[LifeisMusic07]

@aliquippawill Exactly. Rachelle is literally not of this earth. She is VOCAL. So Tamia was in a very bad position. To be honest, I don't think anyone should sing alongside Rachelle because you will get upstaged. That is not an option or a choice, it's a fact.

[lonnieharris1984]

I would have kept Rochelle, Tamia, and Peabo, and released Ron for Phil Perry. Perry, Farrell, Peabo, and Tamia would have tore up 3:16 together. Either that or just gave it to Perry and Rochelle Ferrell.

[qCLEFJones]

OMG Rachelle Ferrell is my new favorite artist...

[noongdeedee]

if ... only you knew ... how much i do ... i do love Rachelle

[nnewton23]

sactownboss I totally agree that woman can blow!

[mizzDeeleo]

who said deborah cox thats def tamia ppl!

[wepimpha]

They couldn't have selected a better choice to do this song

[jetit]

3:51-4:05 Rachelle was all over that Ending..love her so much.

[shamikachalmers2008]

i watch this daily. <3 Rachelle Ferrell

[deltaboi007]

I love Pattie

[sasha111156]

@sactownboss I totally agree. And she could have dominated the song, but humbly didn't. Poor Tamia seemed intimidated and didn't put out much after that note! I would love to hear Rachelle's rendition of that song.

[relmny]

Patti know she wrong at :57 for saying Rachelle looks like a pirate...LOL too funny...at the end the pirate tore the house down...

[jetit]

@relmny Patti never said that.. she never talks about people she likes.

[mashallw]

@relmny a man!!!!!!!

[theclient2k]

Damn they sound good together that harmany is ridiculous WoW

[youngiftednblack]

Rachelle BLEW Patti's darn wig off @ 2:56- 3:07 with that note- you see, she had to straighten it back out. LOL. the woman is just rediculous!

[jetit]

@youngiftednblack LMAO!!!!!

[tiff409]

POW!!!! rachelle dont play

[LeeLee0327]

Rachelle is a beast pure and simple

[sactownboss]

rachelle was holding back soooo much. if she did this song alone, it wouldve been magic. patti wouldnt have been able to hold her composure lol

[elleemusic]

Lol I stop by and every so often LAUGH because it's as if throughout the whole video Rachelle is saying "Go on and get your shine while you can because I am tired of being subtle and so I decided I am about to shut it down in a minute" LMAO THEN afterward look at Tamia do her little run and then basically drops it like "I'm not fucking with that someone else go" LOL

[jarbon5]

As can be seen/heard here, this was an exceptional night to be Patti Labelle:)

[hassancookbey]

RACHELE IS THE TRUE SISTA SOUL

[sactownboss]

They should've just had rachelle ferrell sing this alone lol

[dzpstar55]

@sactownboss agreed!!!!!

[msnicole74]

@sactownboss I'm sayin'. She shut isht DOWN. Gospel. Let it be written.

[len1975]

@msnicole74 Yes she did shut it down...I can't wait to go see her again on Aug 25th...I have a extra ticket who wants to go...

[msnicole74]

@len1975 *looks around* So ummmmmmm where you live?

[ksib3]

Rachelle Ferrell is the TRUTH!!!

[barose1]

Patti's face at 3:29 - 3:36 tears me up every time!

[stefan0063]

y'all should pause it while she is hitting the note and observe the body language LOL 

[TerrenceB16]

I've been going back to this vid again and again just so I could hear Rachelle kill that note. She really is one of the best!

[Orbot]

Ron Isley gonna be a mack til' he die, lol! He so smooth!

[MyBrooklynite]

DID U HEAR RACHELLE KEY IN DA T HARMAONY PART L AWWD

[MyBrooklynite]

OMGG CHILLS CHILLS CHILLLLLS I WAS GETTN RACHELLE N PEABO OWNED THS DIFFRENT STYLLES BUT PEABO HAS THS TONE I JUS ADORE THEY BROKE IN HARMONY AN ILOST MY MIND LLAWWWWWWDD

[omosurulere]

Rachelle TORE IT UP - simple. As for Tamia, well now she looks amazing, but vocally a lil outta her depth in contrast to all other vintage on the stage! Fantastic tribute to Miss P................!!

[mashallw]

@omosurulere I can agree but I think she held her own with them, She wasn't too bad now.

[Lakay5]

I tell you..Rachelle Ferrell's voice is a force to be reckoned with!

[bigrat33]

Rachelle killed it ! show over. That woman is amazing !

[bigman9099]

Rachelle can't play nice with others...lol...she had to go "there"....the others loved it and winced at the same time. But damn Tamia is fine!

[cuddyflow88]

@bigman9099 you ain't lied one little bit...

[bigman9099]

Rachelle can't play nice with others...lol...she had to go "there"....the others loved it and winced at the same time.

[oldskooljunky1]

peobo bryson did a great job and ronald isley

[surreallegacyadonis]

Speachless!!!