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  • Definitely cried... Lol.

  • way better than christina :D

  • 614 people can hear clearly. 13,715 are still trying to figure out what the hell they just heard and felt bad and therefore clicked the "like" button in hopes that she never sings it again.

  • watch?v=TO7XywZSZdc

    And Christina Aguilera killed Beyonce. Skip past the long speech and go to 5:34.

    Besides that, I just want to say this right here is some bullshit, take that pop and shove it up your ass. Barack and Michelle deserved better. Should've let Etta or Christina sing it...they have soul. Or even Faith Evans or some damn body. They don't have to "growl" create the illusion of power. Beyonce? Get outta here with that shit. You're pop. Always will be, honey.

  • ..."well, if I would be given an opportunity to sing to the president and his wife ofcourse I would dress nicely as to Im singing a song to the honored couple... impressive Beyonce...superlike!

  • I love Beyonce she doesn't try to change the song or do too much.

  • way better than etta james version

  • Kinda upset that Etta James herself didn't perform this. Obviously she woulda done an amazingly fantastic job...Idk...

  • the QUeeN of OUR time guys!

  • This makes me want to vomit, except for the Beyonce part.

  • This makes me want to vomit. Except for the Beyonce part.

  • Someone said Christina is a better singer than Beyonce, well not according to the mess up she did at the Etta James Funeral, That was a hot mess, and so was her the way she was dressed.

  • @sandrasandiford1 watch?v=TO7XywZSZdc

    watch again please. She owned that song. Or maybe you're just hating. Christina is the shit.

  • I think she should have sung at Etta James' funeral considering that she played her in a movie

  • Amazing <33

  • this is like the most beautiful thing ever...! good grief!

  • this isnt their wedding, is it? im so confused...

    it seems like a mixture of a wedding and beyonce's tour...

  • @letmesignxj it was the ball when obama became president

  • DON'T CRY

  • Christina is more talentend then beyonce! Beyonce is good but she's basic

  • @tarmoul1 LOL you must be deaf

  • @tarmoul1 ALL

    lies

  • Why am I watching this

  • A NIGGER SINGING FOR MUSLUMS SICK

  • @AWESMEGUY what a dupa derp you are

  • @AWESMEGUY you are an IDIOT, get over the color issue; DUMBASS.it's 2012.

  • If I was there I would have been so confused! I wouldn't be sure which side to run to! Beyonce or the President and First Lady? LOL

  • i heart these two

  • Christina's version is far superior.

  • @tom11zz884 haha yea oversinging is better whatever

  • Obama got swag

  • Poor yonka stans

    ETTA HATES beyonka

    and LOVE CHRISTINA ..thats why they are mad.

    Christina was the person who etta and her family would pick..and they picked her to sing in her FUNERAL.

    STAY MAD biatch

    Celine,whitney,etta,all the greatness prefer Christina over beyonce,they cant compite :)

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  • Christina over-sings everything live. FACT

  • @geoxby Beyonce too. ! FACT !

  • christina over sang the song. she had too many runs. if christina would have started off and ended off the way she did but kept the middle simple it would have worked. But beyoncedoes it perfect for me.

  • You're not allowed to look more beautiful than the bride, Beyoncé!!! Wow she sounds perfect..

  • I think both Christina and Beyonce did great with this song. Instead of comparing them, consider the difference in audience and then you may understand the reason for why they sang the way they did. Time and place make the difference...Beyonce's performance shows she knew the day wasn't about her..was all about President Obama

  • I think Beyonce should Apologize to Etta and Christina for singing this

  • XTINA (who is WHITE) showed Beyonce (who is black) how the song should have been sang. HAHAHA. XTINA is jokes

  • Its such an achievement for African Americans to have a president that keeps fucking this country sideways.

  • @nblonigan44 Such an achievement that a human butt-plug like yourself can pull your head out of your own ass long enough to write a coherent comment. Pat yourself on the ass, troll.

  • @nblonigan44 oh yeah because all the races in presidency were doing soooo much better right ?

    -i am hoping you comprehend sarcasm when you see this being that your comment lacks all intellect

  • this is so precious<3

  • i always cry when i hear it! much better than etta....she was just bitter....even when she bashed beyonce, beyonce was a lady about it and didnt hit back

  • Beyonces version is clearer and more pitch perfect than christinas or ettas.

  • Beyonce should go whatch Xtina's version... I think after that she would never again sing this song again xD no matter it's beautiful version

  • i think etta was resentful for beyonce singing the song better than her.

  • i feel that both artist can definitely sing, no doubt however based on this video and the other funeral video, i think christina sung it more with depth and feeling. beyonce sound beautiful but at the same time she didn't hit those high notes and show too much emotion like etta would've sung it.christina has always been in my opinion a more powerful vocalist for her time. till this day a lot of people like her but they still praise other singers over her based on looks and not talent.

  • i don't even think she's singing live here

  • @HWhoa55 Yes she is singing live! What makes you think she's not?

  • @TheN92 just bc most people don't and the way she looks when she's singing lol idk it just doesn't look like it to me and i wouldn't put it past her. that's all

  • @HWhoa55 Well Beyonce always sings live. And she is singing with emotion. You can see it.

  • @TheN92 agree to disagree. i think she's lip syncing with emotion

  • @tarmoul1 no

  • beyonce did better than christina aguilera

  • How about etta's one is better...

  • Christina aguilera's version is 1000000000000000000 TIMES BETTER

  • @tarmoul1 christina overdoes her vocals. Beyonce kept it simple yet elegant

  • @RoxasC08 Beyonce is good she's basic, Etta james and Christina Aguilera are unic

  • @tarmoul1 by better do u mean that christina oversang because if thats what u meant then yeah christina is better at oversinging a song

  • @stemwithswagg no because her voice is more beautiful and more unic than beyonce! Beyonce is good but she's basic

  • @stemwithswagg ha ha.ha. so true

  • @tarmoul1 No!

  • Aww that is so beautiful.

  • Not since Clinton have we had a president with rhythm! About time!

  • dang obama definitely got some pussy dat night

  • I'm just happy to say I was able to be around & witness such an epic event.

  • Beyonce did an amazing job singing her rendition of "At Last". Etta did NOT WRITE THIS SONG, but she most definitely made it famous. It was already 20 years old when Etta began singing this great song. That being said, Beyonce had every right to sing this just as Etta had. Etta doesn't own this song. Awesome job Beyonce Carter! RIP Etta James!

  • Christina Aguilera has far better voice than Beyonce,but Beyonce sang this song better,with more soul...Just perfect! I love this version more than any other!

  • I like both Beyonce and Christina's version. Beyonce is more toned down and is tried to sung proper while Christina's is amped up with longer and higher notes, which is also great. But when it comes to 'for you were mine', it's Christina for me. But they're both good.

  • i thought beyonce and christina both did a great job

  • Now i know why etta hated beyonce..

    SHE IS A BASIC bitch whitout suol, and pasion... she can have control..but her toneis just so boring basic ew

  • @gonzalete15 if beyoncé is basic then who are you ?? go to starbucks hispter

  • @gonzalete15 if i lok at ur channal will i find somthin mind blowing

    not even a song

    just somthin u are good at, in life

    HM!?

    WHATS THAT!?!??!?!

    NO!?!?!?

  • @gonzalete15 u sound like a hater

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  • This was a beautiful moment that brought tears to many eyes, whether you like Obama or Beyonce or neither. It was a historic American moment.

  • Amazing! I think she sang it better than Christina at Etta's Funeral

  • @Mr19970317 definitely! christina's performance was too much and her attire was entirely inappropriate!

  • GREAT VOICE FROM THE HEAVENS

  • At Last... its our lovely queen beyonce.. 

  • so touching..makes me cry

  • I really think people need to stop comparing both Christina's version and Beyonce's. They are both talented artists that have amazing unique voices. Personally, I love both versions:)

  • @TheN92 beyonce did better

  • @RoxasC08 I respect your opinion but I believe that there is no need for rivalries between Christina Aguilera fans and Beyonce fans. They are both very talented artists:)

  • @TheN92 I am both Fan's of the Girls Bee and Miss Thing But I am sorry Christina Fuc*** that song UP! Etta James was trying to get another 6'ft to get away from whatever was comming out Christina's throat!!! My 2 Dogs burried their head as far deep into pillows!! Smart Dog's

  • @MrTwinkletoes70 I'm with you. I could do without all the uuuhhhh. Besides it was a funeral, not a rock concert. Did not like it.

  • I hope Obama got HAMMERED on this night. I would have.

    

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  • This version is for the simple minded who can't handle strong raw emotional voices. Beyonce's a good technical singer, but if you're looking for soul, forget it! That's why Etta moves so many people because you can feel what she's singing.

  • @Hofffan87 Just because she's not straining her voice and overdoing inappropriate runs like Straintina doesn't mean she doesn't have emotion and soul in this performance. I'm so sick of people thinking yelling and straning is "soul". It's not.

  • @lawlinat0r who said screaming and straining is part of soul? Christina's voice is naturally loud when she goes full voice and a little raspy when she belts. You can tell she's highly influenced by Etta. Christina's done that rendition of At Last since she came out, but as soon as this Prom Night version was performed in front of the world, Etta was not having it. By the way one of my favorite songs is Countdown. Beyonce can make people move by dancing, but emotionally? Look elsewhere.

  • @lawlinat0r totally agree. Beyonce everytime shows her emotions and she shows us music is beautiful, and I love look at her face during concerts or live performances. she's showing her emotions. Smile, love ! and she sang simpler version than Christ. but this is way better,cause Christ. didn't want to celebrate Etta at her funeral she just wanted to show us her skills.. but her version is ugly. she yelling and people think that it's soul ...it's annoying . i can't stand it love ya B.

  • this was a magical moment. it's almost cinematic.

  • Etta James hated Beyonce. And said Christina Aguilera was the only singer who could sing "At Last" beautifully.

  • So much better than Christina's performance. Beyonce should of been the one singing this at Etta's funeral.

  • @xVivirDeAmorx if beyonce sang at etta's funeral , i think she would literally Roll over and out that coffin and snatch her wig off

  • Beyonce's voice is flawless :D

  • @gonzalete15 wtf, she has absoluty no control over her throat, she needs to fix her crazy rasoiness. beyonce's version was FLAWLESS

  • @kakoVonn i agree with you... she has no control @ all and there is no culturing in her voice.....is she for real?

  • I don't really like Obama, but this performance was FLAW FREE. RIP Etta James we will miss you!

  • It doesn't matter who sings the song. You can't please everyone. I preferred Beyonce's version because it was simple, however Christina has a more powerful voice. Both versions had elements of perfection. Nothing is ever going to be perfect, stop expecting it to be.

  • BORING ,BASIC WHITOUT PASION.

    Christina aguilera version>>>>

    Etta loves Christina .. and beyonce please stop steal songs..this song is from etta.

  • @gonzalete15 Christinas version sucked she can go fuck herself

  • I'm still blind in one eye watchin' Christina. I guess I should've used a mirror, this darned eye patch is a nuisance..

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  • Do yourself all a favor and DO NOT go watch Christina Aguilera's performance of this at Etta's funeral. One of the worst vocal performances I have ever seen.

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  • @lawlinat0r that just makes wanna see it and do yourself a favor and go fuck yourself fukin hater

  • @lawlinat0r true!

  • I swear no one has ever sung this song like the amazingly talented and beautiful Beyonce. Shoot if I was there I would have been yelling "Beyonce, Beyonce, Beyonce!" #RIPEttaJames

  • BARACK 2012 - One More TIME YALL!!!

  • WOW! Great preformance by Beyonce!!!<3

  • Not an Obama fan but this makes me proud.

  • Barack, i wish that all black men were like you it would be the most happiest moment, not sitting their dicks in the prisons, selling drugs on the street, dumping black women with the babies. Obamas family are african-american example to follow.

  • Black song sung by Black singer, while Black President and First Lady dance. <3. Pride.

  • @Dannimunster What's your point here?  Just asking.

  • @Dannimunster YES!!!!!

  • 4x4=16 grammys... Beyonce may not know much about algebra but she knows she don't have a damn thing to prove to anyone, but just continue to entertain us and brighten our hearts with her beautiful god given gift.

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  • BEAUTIFULL. SHE HAS PIPES DAMN

  • how could anyone dislike this?

  • Sure having Etta(RIP) probably would have been amazing but the whole campaign had a strong youth factor. And being that many of the younger generation did go out and vote mre than evr it was only rite to have a more contemporary singer. Though Christina A sings the song amzingly too she screams way too much nd though Jennifer Hudson has more soul shes way too loud. Beyonce was the perfect choice becuz she kept it simple classic and classy. The occasion wasnt the type to take it to church. . .

  • go do your nails beYONce...

  • I like both Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera. And both voices are so magnific and honestly different that I think is impossible to comparate. Awesome to hear it.

  • @AlunaIanne thanks from someone who loves both and hates the comparisons

  • @lili2sexc It sounds so stupid comparing different singers... Both versions are awesome, don't ya agree? =D

  • Etta should have been there, Rip Etta! But I liked Beyoncè's version it was good. Barack and Michelle dancing in front of how man people?! I certainly couldn't haha x

  • At last song

  • Lol... The guard told Beyonce to come down the stairs. 3:13

  • beyonce looks amazing

  • Beyonce thinks it's all about her...

  •  Anyone saying Beyonce is this generations Etta James is seriously the most delusional person in this world!

  • This is one of her best vocal performances!

  • Etta should have been asked to do it as she is the one that made the song a hit. Put yourself in Etta's shoes. That would have been such a blessed moment to have the original singer there. But Beyonce is the 'it' factor right now and there you have it. She sung it w/ passion and did a beautiful job. Jennifer Hudson would have blown that out of the water though. Just sayin' ;-)

  • @YummiestMommi I think the Obamas just wanted Beyonce to sing during their dance because they are close friends with her. Bey just happened to pick this song. I can understand how it upset Etta but she was not exactly in the best state of mind to be singing for the President on Inauguration day.

  • Beyoncé is Etta James of our generation and she does this song justice! R.I.P. Etta James.

  • She can sing but I just get annoyed at how long she extends her notes

  • You feel how much they really love each other.

  • it's ironic etta james herself said she hated this rendition! i think it's pretty good though !!!

  • This version is amazing. People can say what they want, but she sang this with her soul and it was pretty obvious at the end when she cried (and we all know Bey is not a good actress, those couldn't have been fake). This version is pretty iconic and having the biggest artist in the world at the time sing it helped cement it as a classic record. SO much better than SCREAMtina Aguilera's version.

  • @lawlinat0r Thank you so much, you took the thoughts right from my head, I love beyonce as an artist, and it hurts me that ppl are so harsh and horrible to her, but quick to jump on the bandwagon of someone else of questionable merits.

  • @lawlinat0r The Xtina stans are delusional at THE MOST

  • Etta James was just mad she wasn't invited to sing the song and rightfully so. If the was MY hit making song and they got someone else to sing it than damn right I woulda been mad.

  • Etta commented when she saw this on TV that she can't stand Beyonce and that 'she had no business up there'

  • @GINGERALER Etta also had dementia and later retracted her statement. She was just upset that Beyonce was asked to perform this song instead of her. The Obamas are very close friends with Bey though, so it makes sense that she was the one to sing this.

  • Good singing. NO emotion, Should have had Etta there instead

  • michelle is soo cool! :)

  • It's painfully hilarious how death blights judgement. Beautiful singing here, beautiful moment. RIP Etta

  • this is good. but christina aguilera's version is MUCH better.

  • She has accomplished so much at her age. And she is a role model for MANY. Almost every aspiring singer looks up to Beyonce as a role model. Her name WILL go down in history because she IS a LEGEND. LIKE IT OR NOT. Oh, and to all you racist ppl.... F*CK YOU! I bet if she was WHITE you would not be acting that way but just cuz she's BLACK!!

  • Beyonce is AMAZING

  • She is missing the 'edge' and 'power' that I'm accustomed to hearing in it's original version.

  • ALSO stop hating, Beyonce sung this with Passion and emotion

  • @wooda011 etta james should have been hear singing her song RIP.etta james

  • Listen idiots, Etta was hospitalized around this time when Bey sung this, Etta wasn't able to sing (RIP bytheway) , and she DID not rent out the hospital, she rent a suite, that was a bad rumour, just like the rumour that she had a C-section, it was a natural birth.

  • @wooda011 They are just stupid, ANY singer would grab the honor of singing for the president. They need to get a life

  • bey killed that wow! i always wonder what it would be like to meet her oneday because she is amazing! she is my idol and inspiration who couldnt love bey she is the queen!!! but no1 could ever sing that song like her except etta james! RIP Etta james!!!! CONGRATS Beyonce & Jay-z!!!!!

  • She sings not so bad, but when I heard Etta singing this song, I cried, it made me vulnerable and open to true emotions. I had to face my real self while listening to it. Of course after Etta Beyonce sounds 1) technically much shallower 2) artificial. It did not make meremember the moments of love in my life, and I did not feel this tragic beauty of love either! So..This version of "At last" is just another sweet love tune, while Etta's "At last" is something that can change your life

  • Damn, look how young Barack looked before the stress of cleanin.....no political comments sorry.

  • only in America