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.
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!
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.
@gonzalete15 no you are shallow and superficial. They didn't picked who will sing in the etta funeral. It's sure that Beyonce would sing but she didn't able cause she give a birth lately and she's at home with a baby Blue ! and stop comparing Queen to Christina. I can't say that Christina can't sing, beacuse she's a very good singer but Beyonce is a way better. I guess you don't know what she can Christina didn't celebrated Etta.she just want to show her skills. Beyonce has a magical voice luv
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.
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
@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.
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
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.
@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
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.
That run she does at 2:43 - 2:55 always gives me goosebumps! Love how she follows the violin with her head voice. Christina is a great singer, well used to be. But i find that Beyonce's version was elegant and more polished.
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:)
@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
People saying Etta James hated Beyonce, pleaseeee! They have met each other and had mutual admiration towards each other. People always trying to start something, and I think Beyonce playing Etta in Cadillac Records was a good choice. If somebody else played that part I don't think it would of did Etta justice. Its like Jamie Foxx playing Ray Charles it just worked like a charm. Now a new generation has been introduced to Etta's story, music, and legend. God why you taking all my favorites? RIP
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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. . .
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
@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.
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!!
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.
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
Definitely cried... Lol.
MirandaBubble 4 minutes ago
way better than christina :D
lyninoamorz 5 minutes ago
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.
complexwave 31 minutes ago
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.
complexwave 35 minutes ago
..."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!
Anne4278 42 minutes ago
I love Beyonce she doesn't try to change the song or do too much.
OhaiHasmeen 46 minutes ago
way better than etta james version
kaYboi8o8 1 hour ago
Kinda upset that Etta James herself didn't perform this. Obviously she woulda done an amazingly fantastic job...Idk...
RWMendez01 2 hours ago
the QUeeN of OUR time guys!
divaquana 2 hours ago
This makes me want to vomit, except for the Beyonce part.
gracielynn6 2 hours ago
This makes me want to vomit. Except for the Beyonce part.
gracielynn6 2 hours ago
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 2 hours ago
@sandrasandiford1 watch?v=TO7XywZSZdc
watch again please. She owned that song. Or maybe you're just hating. Christina is the shit.
complexwave 33 minutes ago
I think she should have sung at Etta James' funeral considering that she played her in a movie
mlemck101 4 hours ago
Amazing <33
spazzical67 4 hours ago
this is like the most beautiful thing ever...! good grief!
mrsIT93 5 hours ago
this isnt their wedding, is it? im so confused...
it seems like a mixture of a wedding and beyonce's tour...
letmesignxj 5 hours ago
@letmesignxj it was the ball when obama became president
miamibabii77 3 hours ago
DON'T CRY
xxawsumrainbowxx 5 hours ago
Christina is more talentend then beyonce! Beyonce is good but she's basic
tarmoul1 6 hours ago
@tarmoul1 LOL you must be deaf
3seren 5 hours ago
@tarmoul1 ALL
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Nice, but Christina's version is far superior.
shadowcatmetal 6 hours ago
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Nice, but Christina's version is far superior.
shadowcatmetal 6 hours ago
Why am I watching this
JoeyHowley98 6 hours ago
A NIGGER SINGING FOR MUSLUMS SICK
AWESMEGUY 7 hours ago
@AWESMEGUY what a dupa derp you are
ShanaBeas 6 hours ago
@AWESMEGUY you are an IDIOT, get over the color issue; DUMBASS.it's 2012.
micael561tico 6 hours ago
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
naturegirl56 8 hours ago
i heart these two
dragonlily781 9 hours ago
Christina's version is far superior.
tom11zz884 10 hours ago
@tom11zz884 haha yea oversinging is better whatever
stemwithswagg 10 hours ago
Obama got swag
Mrvidse 10 hours ago 2
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 :)
gonzalete15 10 hours ago
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@gonzalete15 no you are shallow and superficial. They didn't picked who will sing in the etta funeral. It's sure that Beyonce would sing but she didn't able cause she give a birth lately and she's at home with a baby Blue ! and stop comparing Queen to Christina. I can't say that Christina can't sing, beacuse she's a very good singer but Beyonce is a way better. I guess you don't know what she can Christina didn't celebrated Etta.she just want to show her skills. Beyonce has a magical voice luv
Self971 7 hours ago
Christina over-sings everything live. FACT
geoxby 10 hours ago
@geoxby Beyonce too. ! FACT !
Self971 7 hours ago
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.
solo2507 10 hours ago
You're not allowed to look more beautiful than the bride, Beyoncé!!! Wow she sounds perfect..
DoOtJuH24 12 hours ago 10
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
MartinaAJ 13 hours ago
I think Beyonce should Apologize to Etta and Christina for singing this
MrHirroHernan 14 hours ago
XTINA (who is WHITE) showed Beyonce (who is black) how the song should have been sang. HAHAHA. XTINA is jokes
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flowunveres1979 14 hours ago
Its such an achievement for African Americans to have a president that keeps fucking this country sideways.
nblonigan44 18 hours ago
@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.
wlngmgwa2011 17 hours ago
@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
zebraprinted22 15 hours ago
this is so precious<3
thugdainty 18 hours ago
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
2upakaveli 19 hours ago
Beyonces version is clearer and more pitch perfect than christinas or ettas.
watchMEshyne 19 hours ago
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
Music88Croatia88 19 hours ago 2
i think etta was resentful for beyonce singing the song better than her.
watchMEshyne 19 hours ago
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.
coolmike84 20 hours ago
i don't even think she's singing live here
HWhoa55 23 hours ago
@HWhoa55 Yes she is singing live! What makes you think she's not?
TheN92 23 hours ago
@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 23 hours ago
@HWhoa55 Well Beyonce always sings live. And she is singing with emotion. You can see it.
TheN92 23 hours ago
@TheN92 agree to disagree. i think she's lip syncing with emotion
HWhoa55 22 hours ago
@tarmoul1 no
purrtygirl01 1 day ago
beyonce did better than christina aguilera
purrtygirl01 1 day ago
How about etta's one is better...
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tarmoul1 1 day ago
@tarmoul1 christina overdoes her vocals. Beyonce kept it simple yet elegant
RoxasC08 1 day ago
@RoxasC08 Beyonce is good she's basic, Etta james and Christina Aguilera are unic
tarmoul1 1 day ago
@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 23 hours ago 15
@stemwithswagg no because her voice is more beautiful and more unic than beyonce! Beyonce is good but she's basic
tarmoul1 18 hours ago
@stemwithswagg ha ha.ha. so true
ltestall 13 hours ago
@tarmoul1 No!
TheN92 23 hours ago
Aww that is so beautiful.
ArmandoEstrada333 1 day ago
Not since Clinton have we had a president with rhythm! About time!
rayhull5150 1 day ago 2
dang obama definitely got some pussy dat night
kaYboi8o8 1 day ago
I'm just happy to say I was able to be around & witness such an epic event.
ZaeBreezy 1 day ago
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!
makamalu 1 day ago
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!
TheNona2403 1 day ago
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.
TheShikaidou 1 day ago
i thought beyonce and christina both did a great job
smileeinc 1 day ago
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 1 day ago
@gonzalete15 if beyoncé is basic then who are you ?? go to starbucks hispter
ToFierce2handle 1 day ago
@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!?!?!?
WingedSoulies 1 day ago
@gonzalete15 u sound like a hater
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That run she does at 2:43 - 2:55 always gives me goosebumps! Love how she follows the violin with her head voice. Christina is a great singer, well used to be. But i find that Beyonce's version was elegant and more polished.
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Joshua102888 1 day ago
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.
lacouerfairy 1 day ago
Amazing! I think she sang it better than Christina at Etta's Funeral
Mr19970317 1 day ago
@Mr19970317 definitely! christina's performance was too much and her attire was entirely inappropriate!
jsgivens3 1 day ago
GREAT VOICE FROM THE HEAVENS
oceanicbluepearl 1 day ago
At Last... its our lovely queen beyonce..
oceanicbluepearl 1 day ago 2
so touching..makes me cry
WhoAmI484 1 day ago
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 1 day ago 19
@TheN92 beyonce did better
RoxasC08 1 day ago
@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 1 day ago
@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 13 hours ago
@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.
lorena0221 10 hours ago
I hope Obama got HAMMERED on this night. I would have.
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People saying Etta James hated Beyonce, pleaseeee! They have met each other and had mutual admiration towards each other. People always trying to start something, and I think Beyonce playing Etta in Cadillac Records was a good choice. If somebody else played that part I don't think it would of did Etta justice. Its like Jamie Foxx playing Ray Charles it just worked like a charm. Now a new generation has been introduced to Etta's story, music, and legend. God why you taking all my favorites? RIP
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SwaggerLikeUz 1 day ago
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 1 day ago
@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 1 day ago 3
@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.
Hofffan87 1 day ago
@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.
Self971 6 hours ago
this was a magical moment. it's almost cinematic.
kentan523 2 days ago 2
Etta James hated Beyonce. And said Christina Aguilera was the only singer who could sing "At Last" beautifully.
TheMOFOprincess 2 days ago 2
So much better than Christina's performance. Beyonce should of been the one singing this at Etta's funeral.
xVivirDeAmorx 2 days ago
@xVivirDeAmorx if beyonce sang at etta's funeral , i think she would literally Roll over and out that coffin and snatch her wig off
cambokidd215 1 day ago
Beyonce's voice is flawless :D
intelligentbanana 2 days ago
@gonzalete15 wtf, she has absoluty no control over her throat, she needs to fix her crazy rasoiness. beyonce's version was FLAWLESS
kakoVonn 2 days ago
@kakoVonn i agree with you... she has no control @ all and there is no culturing in her voice.....is she for real?
Hyacinth600 2 days ago
I don't really like Obama, but this performance was FLAW FREE. RIP Etta James we will miss you!
Mr19970317 2 days ago
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.
adarkershadeofbrown 2 days ago
BORING ,BASIC WHITOUT PASION.
Christina aguilera version>>>>
Etta loves Christina .. and beyonce please stop steal songs..this song is from etta.
gonzalete15 2 days ago
@gonzalete15 Christinas version sucked she can go fuck herself
JuniorSpadeTV 2 days ago
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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roach74432 2 days ago
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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1natalyjb1 2 days ago
@lawlinat0r that just makes wanna see it and do yourself a favor and go fuck yourself fukin hater
1natalyjb1 2 days ago
@lawlinat0r true!
Hyacinth600 2 days ago
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
da1the0nly 2 days ago
BARACK 2012 - One More TIME YALL!!!
00jinx 2 days ago
WOW! Great preformance by Beyonce!!!<3
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star15615 3 days ago
Not an Obama fan but this makes me proud.
mbanderson83 3 days ago
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.
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ningsissonnfur1972 3 days ago
Black song sung by Black singer, while Black President and First Lady dance. <3. Pride.
Dannimunster 3 days ago 2
@Dannimunster What's your point here? Just asking.
dvusful 3 days ago
@Dannimunster YES!!!!!
myenmoni 2 days ago
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.
lili2sexc 4 days ago
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lili2sexc 4 days ago
BEAUTIFULL. SHE HAS PIPES DAMN
nazritard 4 days ago
how could anyone dislike this?
FuturisticSmoov 5 days ago 2
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. . .
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star15615 5 days ago
go do your nails beYONce...
kirkanitt220 5 days ago
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 5 days ago 3
@AlunaIanne thanks from someone who loves both and hates the comparisons
lili2sexc 4 days ago 2
@lili2sexc It sounds so stupid comparing different singers... Both versions are awesome, don't ya agree? =D
AlunaIanne 4 days ago 5
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
zarzar17 5 days ago
At last song
antoniogaud 6 days ago
Lol... The guard told Beyonce to come down the stairs. 3:13
ThatsAwesomeYouKnow 6 days ago
beyonce looks amazing
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drakenanad1987 6 days ago
Beyonce thinks it's all about her...
laurensneakysmile 6 days ago
Anyone saying Beyonce is this generations Etta James is seriously the most delusional person in this world!
xtopher 6 days ago
This is one of her best vocal performances!
starwanna3 1 week ago
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 1 week ago
@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.
lawlinat0r 6 days ago
Beyoncé is Etta James of our generation and she does this song justice! R.I.P. Etta James.
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1diehardrnbfan 1 week ago
She can sing but I just get annoyed at how long she extends her notes
thomasjaffray 1 week ago
You feel how much they really love each other.
Sarahmpurdon 1 week ago
it's ironic etta james herself said she hated this rendition! i think it's pretty good though !!!
abigalih 1 week ago
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 1 week ago 55
@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.
lili2sexc 4 days ago
@lawlinat0r The Xtina stans are delusional at THE MOST
beyonceboy100 3 days ago 2
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.
VONiiE8 1 week ago
Etta commented when she saw this on TV that she can't stand Beyonce and that 'she had no business up there'
GINGERALER 1 week ago
@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.
lawlinat0r 1 week ago
Good singing. NO emotion, Should have had Etta there instead
BrenTheGorgeous 1 week ago
michelle is soo cool! :)
hikairoa 1 week ago
It's painfully hilarious how death blights judgement. Beautiful singing here, beautiful moment. RIP Etta
muziqmaestro 1 week ago
this is good. but christina aguilera's version is MUCH better.
anggapardede 1 week ago
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!!
AbenahAdela 1 week ago
Beyonce is AMAZING
AbenahAdela 1 week ago
She is missing the 'edge' and 'power' that I'm accustomed to hearing in it's original version.
MsVivster 1 week ago
ALSO stop hating, Beyonce sung this with Passion and emotion
wooda011 1 week ago 53
@wooda011 etta james should have been hear singing her song RIP.etta james
aaronwysinger123 6 days ago
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 1 week ago 3
@wooda011 They are just stupid, ANY singer would grab the honor of singing for the president. They need to get a life
AbenahAdela 1 week ago
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!!!!!
queenbey333 1 week ago
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
Phioletovii 1 week ago
Damn, look how young Barack looked before the stress of cleanin.....no political comments sorry.
Vladie831 1 week ago
only in America
kamimi99 1 week ago