Lalah Hathaway - Live (2004)

[ericseats]

That's NOT E. Seats on drums!!! lololololol

[JannsSong]

utter perfection. she is music

[islezeus]

i saw her KILL THIS on the Mo'Nique Show

[stuff7321]

Saw her literally channel her father during a performance in Sacramento, CA years ago. I could not believe what I was hearing coming out of her voice. There was stunned silence in the audience. I literally had goosebumps and the temperature was about 103 degrees at an outdoor venue! Had to check with my sister to make sure that she heard the same thing I did. She did. She said because of her love for Luther, this song will always be in her set list.

[tonyacannon]

I totally agree with you Jaypfree~

[Jaypfree]

It saddens me that the music industry has become so commercial and glossy to the point where a Diamond of an artist like Lalah Hathaway is not appreciated in the mainstream market. I am a professional musician and I absolutely love Lalah. She uses her voice in the same way an instrumentalist would...the texture...the colors...OMG! If you haven't bought every one of her CD's you are sleepin' big time! We almost don't even deserve Lalah in the US. Wake UP AMERICA!

[eb8532]

U are absolutely right!!!

[neeni2]

she has vocal skilz that surpasses most of the young singers today

[SJEEZUS]

Lalah H, what can you say about that?!

She is her own league all together

She hardly knew her dad becuase he died so young but lets face it..she learns more about him every day she sings! She is as gifted as he was and her sound and phrasing are UNIQUE!

[thaonlylakergirl]

i luv the drums!

[thaonlylakergirl]

GREAT sound! love it!

[bonefidefool]

It is a true tragedy for this woman to lose her father and for us to miss out on all the great music he would have made. So glad she got it from her daddy.

[bgillen3]

Man Lalah Hathaway is the shiggidy!!!!

[MAYBRAY1]

She sounds just like her father for sure!!

[WillnSC]

i loooove how she sings this song. her voice is sick!

[exoticbeau]

so talented like her father!!!

[koreanandblkboy22]

i love this remake its so smooth and it calms me down ... espically on rainy days.....

[lyfesaquarium]

i think sometimes when people record you dont hear how good it was in person, the drums probably werent that evasive during the performance

shes fab and unique

love it

peace

[daillplaya]

She is amazing but the drummer is taking away from the song he's to busy in the song with way to many chops taking away from the smooth flow.

[kleymannie]

MY fav cut EVer

[prayzur]

I am sure being lalah and how lovely she is----SHE PRACTICED WITH THE DRUMMER A FEW TIMES BEFORE! He was probably doing what she told him to do. These are professionals remember...they know what they want! THE WHOLE PERFORMANCE WAS AWESOME AND EVEN THE DRUMMER...NICE MAN!

[gjlloyd1359]

I'm a drummer and I know something about sound engineering. Did it ever cross anyone's mind that recording isn't exactly a studio recording?

Maybe whoever recorded this was close to the drummer. The drummer played pretty close to what was recorded on the album originally and Lalah doesn't seem straining to hear from the stage monitors. With a live performance it's all in the engineering, acoustics, mic placement, etc....

[bonefidefool]

Yeah its just the way the recording medium is picking up the drums

[Harmonee301]

Lalah is amazing as usual. But the drummer is over the top. A woman with such talent deserves to be heard and the drums should compliment not over power.

[estherspirit]

Lalah Hathaway is awesome. I've been a fan since her first CD. Her voice is beautiful, and I've always wondered why people like herself isn't more popular?

Awesome voice. Awesome gift to music.

[Bangs09]

This woman could sing me the phone book and it still be great to my ears!

[mrsoulsang]

Required listening for all vocal students! I don't care what kind of music you are studying. If you want to learn religion, pick up the Bible, Torah, Quo ran. You want to learn singing, better study this sister!

[mrsoulsang]

Her tone is so wonderful and her phrasing is just insane!!!! So simple and so perfect! She is so in the moment it's magical.

[eflournoy]

Lalah is killin' as usual! But what is up with this cat on the drums? He needs to settle down.

[djakie]

I play drums as well......I was thinking it was just me thinking that....but yeah he need to calm all the way down and slow it down a couple of clicks.....feels like he's rushing her

[missmcclore]

Drummer is really over playing!!! Very insensitive.  You're so right. He's annoying!!

I'm a band leader I would have turned around and given him a nice nasty look!!!!

[QUEENBEE1911]

She did a WONDERFUL remake. I am sure Luther is smiling!!! RIP!!!

[waki72]

yo you right . the drummer on crack or something .. she still held it down .. lelah i love you ma .. WORD IS BOND ...

[TasiaAnDTamin]

YEAH SHE CAN SING HER ASS OFF

[blessedn1]

lalah is da truth.. omg, i luv her voice.

[montizie]

I think she did this before luther.

[TemujinScott]

Nah - LUTHER DID it in the 80's

[Jonnysingstheblues]

I am a die hard Lelah fan. You gotta hear what she did on the Earth Wind and Fire Interpretations joint. A killer! Im sorry but that drummer in this video is playin too damn loud and fast. I wanna slap his store front church soundin behind.

[blessedn1]

"love's holiday" she killed it. I've never heard a EWF song redone sooo perfectly. OMG, that is mah favorite song n da world! it wuz on mah myspace 4 da longest! lol

[vocalygiftd]

thank u i thought I was the only person to know about that it was on my myspace for as long as she had it up...this lady is AMAZING

sheis an effin BERKLEE grad

[mywilz41]

might just be the way it was recoerded.but it is loud as hell.

[winpointmedia]

Lalah's not a bigger star because people are too driven by booty-shaking videos and Urban radio is crap!!!

[blessedn1]

this is sooo tru! this is real musik, nd real talent. iono wut that other crap is these dayz!

[vocalygiftd]

hell yea...or they think

singing is all about high notes

this lady is amazing

i love her resonance and tone

her depth is never-ending it seems

[willie82480]

All I can say is wooooooww!!! Her dad was talented too but man she took luthers song to a whole other level.

[LilMama2312]

YOU BETTER PREACH! No disrespect to Luther or nothing, but he CAN'T TOUCH her...on his own song!

[erizabeta]

I keep coming back to this video, this performance...she is a seriously talented woman. I never in a million years thought I'd like anybody's performance more than Luther's, but she's turned it into something new. The places she takes it at the very end (c. 6:00) kill me!

[LilMama2312]

Honey...you HAVE to see her perform this LIVE if you get a chance. She makes you hold your breath!

[sistalinda]

She sings so effortlessley.  Very admirable talent. I'd like to hear more from her.

[cmcbeath]

Her dad and Luther both are smiling down on her. Their saying "that's my girl".

[SEFYH]

Lalah's voice reminds me of hot chocolate and caramel drizzled over a warm decadent brownie after a delicious soulfood meal. In other words....This woman ain't no joke!!!

[LilMama2312]

OMG....that is THE BEST description of her voice that I've EVER heard!

[cshaw248]

This is the definition of a BAD CHICK !!! Gone Girl ...

[wutulukinat99]

one of my fav songs out of all songs!!!

[billybadass80]

It's like the music industry allows only one contralto at at time. Their was Anita in the 80's and than Toni in the 90's. Lalah should have blew up big just like those ladies (who I love too.) Oh well, we her dedicated following will continue to support her.

[chosen092279]

I was a huge fan of her daddy Donnie,she has embodied the sprit of her dad truly the world is blessed with her pressance.We luv Lalah,don't stop gracing the world with this awsome gift from God!Truly, Ms. Bertha.

[sfap001]

I love Lalah's voice. It is so rich and smooth. Alot of artists got together and did a tribute to Luther, including this song by Lalah. It is titled "Forever For Always For Luther". It is a great album if you are a jazz lover or just a lover of good music.

[starrfly]

WHen she does that tricling riff in the middle it gives me goose bumps every time, and the ascending notes she does towards the end..lord ha' mercy!

[sfap001]

Starrfly,I know what you mean, her soultry voice is one of a kind....she is much too underrated...but aren't most of the great singers nowadays:-)????

[starrfly]

She is a true songstress, understanding you don't need to be loud or shrill to convey emotion.

[leadingbyxample]

You took the words right out of my mouth. Shouting doesn't equate beauty. I got tired of being shouted at when I listened to the radio. Needless to say, I don't listen to the radio anymore.

[spkills38]

yo i was at this concert she blew it away if you have never saw her perform in person plese go see her...Donny is smiling from the heavens..how hott would it have been had he still be with us for them to du a song together!!!

[starrfly]

That would be something incredible! Love them both.

[sgrho2004]

contraltos are underrated. love it

[ladytee35]

I have the cd and its off the hook this girl is so talented.

[ndpndnt1]

I LOVE this song. I was hooked the first time I heard it. If you're gonna remake a song...this is how u do it.

[lisalighty]

she has such control over her voice, there is no forcing it, it just flows so nice.

[loletm]

Holy Jesus! That woman has a phenomenal gift! I could listen to her sing all day.

[MsAmor18]

I was there for this!!!! She took my breath away!!

[dacoolchic]

this song is kinda sad...but i still love it!! mad love for lalah and her father

[ElijahRock]

OMG!!! 5:48-5:57 almost made me throw up!!!

[rubik23]

wow!!!!

[somethng2singabout]

Now that's what i call singing! Such as sultry, sophisticated voice with such control.

[musiqnatik]

:-| Her singin makes me so mad lol. She killed that and didnt look like a slut in the process like most singers today.

[mrschildress1]

This is singing... All you imposters lay it down (Britney , Ashanti, and Nicole from PCD)

[cookieAN]

Does anyone have 'when your life was low'?She sang featuring Joe Sample.

[SHAN3795]

its on her website i listen to it everyday

[royaldestiny]

This is what you call a true singer!

[thugnerd]

I love this song.....this is actually a better version than the original luther vandross version.

[mlissa1102]

I am a huge Lalah fan! If anyone knows where I can find a performance of Stronger Than You Know please help! Thnx

[tajmabruno]

She is a very talented woman. I love this version of the song by the timeless Luther Vandross. She is a gifted singer. Love this performance.

[almondjoi79]

Lalah hathaway is the best!!! Her voice is smoother than liquid butter on a hot bagel!!! I am her #1 fan

[whatupyo2006]

nice analogy !!

[starrfly]

Man, I keep coming back to this video! The vocal control and the emotion she emits is incredible. This is what a songstress does!

[yoyomat]

smoooooooooth

[sacredsouljah35]

SUPERB

[starrfly]

A true alto, a superb singer! Beautiful!!

[thefifthoctave]

Lalah has some crazy vocals...I love her!! She did the hell outta this song!!

[SimplyPoetik]

this sista is smoothe as hell!

[vastarr]

Even Luther said she owns this song :)

[toadian21]

i didn't know that. Cool. RIP Luther.

[jayeraye]

WOW! Luther said that?! Now that's respect! And to whoever said contraltos are underrated, you are absolutely correct! This is coming from a contralto singer who was highly in fluenced by Lalah...

[Neri1224]

come on Lalah!!!! do it baby!!!

[kekoa26]

I love this song

[toadian21]

Thanks for puttin' this up. I love it!!

[tymespan1]

Thanks so much toadian21, that means a lot! And thanks to Lalah for a great show that night (as usual).

[vastarr]

Plz don't delete this