Change Is Gonna Come

[TROYSMYSON]

BON JOVI GOT SOUL BABY!

[awomanwonderful]

It's been a long time and my girls gets to sing at a President Inaugural but they could have kept BonJovi out of this!!

[TheWorfster]

The shot of them singing this with Licoln in the background amazing. Phenomenal. 

[jenschina]

Of course Battye can rock it, but who knew Jon had even the most miniscule amount of blues in his blood. Way to bad they got together for that sorry excuse some call the president.

[Antonsimms123]

Horrible!!! 

[TheVictory1019]

OMG!!! What a beautiful duet. I wish they would record this to CD. Who knew Jon Bon Jovi could sing like that. Don't get me wrong, I owned a couple of Bon Jovi (vinyl) albums back in the day so I was familiar with the group, but I never heard of Betty Lavette until I saw this arrangement. This is absolutely beautiful ~ thanks for posting it.

[2594ibrandon]

they sound good together.

[VIDEOHEREBOB]

Proof positive that a great Rock singer can sing just about anything and make it sound awesome.

[tomthumbtoo]

1st of all --- The performance is TOO Slow & This Gives These 2 Supposedly "Great Singers" --- Just the Room they Need to MOVE IN & Step-n-Fetch-It a Beautiful Song with their own egos. My Opinion, which is what this venue is for: They Would Be Fired at the Audition & a Completely Unknown duo would have been put in their place. Pathetic that they are not even performing with an instrument. AWFUL!! Bon Jovi, especially, could not have been more Out of Place Here: Take a hike, buddy-YUK!~ttt~

[wendy1thomas]

This is one of the most electrifying & moving vocal performances I've ever watched and listened to. Bravo Bettye Lavette & Jon Bon Jovi!

[sepanta75]

this is history

[MBLeano]

i think shes got the best voice!godbless bettye lavette!

[blarson12]

Is this the first song every singer learns because i've heard dozen's of artists sing this song. Don't get me wrong, it's a great song.

[gian0888]

Wow! this was beautiful!! The best along with Bruce, U2, and Garth Brooks.

[mabuddy50]

Was my favorite selection during the concert. We had reserved seats which allowed us to get some good views. I am a new Betty Lavert and BonJovi fan.

[lisaadamson1123]

Awesome !!!!!!!! Jon and Bettye sound great together. Jon and his smile warms up the cold DC air.

[milcah]

FANTASTIC!!!!! so ... soo good... they are soo amazing aint they?

[dejjoneoos0339]

Did Jon choose her 4 this duet

[cascina123]

OMG! Amazing. Your so lucky being able to watch Jon on tv. dont have anything in the u.k

[rocknroll886]

This is incredible!!

[candece]

Okay.. I need someone to tell me.. I saw this video when it aired and I said Patti, but the names don't match.. Is it Patti..

Jon is so freakin gtreat..

[TaraBonJovi]

Bettye LaVette is the singer.

[BONJOVI795]

JON'S SMILE IS SO...WOW!

[genie1909]

This video had it all, diverse gender, diverse age, diverse race, diverse music background and yet they produced the most moving moment except for the inaugaration itself, unbelievable. And look at the sheer joy one each of their faces.

[TaraBonJovi]

Lovely comment about this fantastic performance. Thanks for visiting!

[KAELISGRAMMY]

I can't stop watching this one either.....its just great

[dzuniqwa]

I cant stop watching this video. Its awsome.

[3rddrum]

Jon really put his heart into this one! Looked like Obama was really moved. Loved it!

[nimblefingers36]

This is close to the BEST moment of the entire two days!! BRAVA BRAVO

[apilatorres]

her voice is beautiful and he is beautiful...love bon jovi "always"

[rockbabe20]

excellent! Loved this video. it significes a whole lot. lets hope change is gonna come.

[xgurl1439]

President Obama looked almost tearful at 1:50, he was prob thinking bout his grandparents and parents, especially his grandmother with her jus passing.

[BillOWright]

Thanks....This is an awesome duet. Who's the sleeper behind the Obamas???

[xgurl1439]

i saw that too she was sleep for like an hour...i almost cried during this song...so emotional

[TaraBonJovi]

I think it's actually Obama's niece. His half sister is sitting right next to the child.

[dejjoneoos0339]

Black people don tdo half sib unless its the father side they have the same mother itshis sister period

[kjovigirl]

SO WONDERFUL! THANKS!

[elloan22]

Wonderful

thanks :D

[babyshellz]

This was the best duet ever!!!!!

[TonyMFTouch]

All I can say is "wow". Thanks Jon and Bettye. What a treat.

[MakeAMemory2]

Thanks Tara...wasnt he amazing? I just read that article bashing him singing this....ummm....no way...I thought he was amazing and showed his range..he is unbelievable!!!!! Love him!!!!!

[TaraBonJovi]

Glad you liked it girls.

LOL I snagged it off my DVR as soon as I could. Unfortunately YT was NOT cooperating for me to upload the stupid thing. LOL Took FOREVER!

[JersyJovigrl]

I am a HUGE Bon Jovi fan and Jon's voice has matured SO much over 25 years. He is an AMAZING performer and an amazing philanthropist. Here's to CHANGE for this WONDERFUL Country!!

[mysweetpekingese]

You are so right ronzoni. They were amazing together. Some journalist moron on TV said he sucked and it was ridiculous because JBJ doesn't know he's white or something along those lines. Did anyone else catch that?

[TaraBonJovi]

They have 2 diff voices, but Jon kept up with her IMHO. That smokey croon to his voice...Ahh...Gads, he makes me nuts! I hope we get some of this treatment at the NJ show in Feb!

[JoviLove07]

I saw it...they said she blew him away and he was terrible up there ...what the hell were they watching ?? I got chills at the end from his part...I know I'm a bit biased when it comes to him but even my parents thought he sounded fabulous...and they're 70...

[ronzoni22]

Bon Jovi has so much soul and it was magnified by this performance with Bettye...this old Sam Cooke song feels so right for now-I have played this all morning and it fills my spirit and has me believe we truly are ONE...

[act1805]

WOW! Excellent duet with the two of them!

[act1805]

WOW! Truly excellent duet with the two of them. I've never heard of Bettye before. She's unbelievable!!!!

[305young]

Thanks Tara, I missed it live!