I've listened to this song over and over trying to figure out which aspect of it I like most. I love it in its entirety--the vocals, the keyboards, the drums, the horns, ALL OF IT!!!! I am somewhat partial to the keyboards because we had a piano when I was a child. As I listen I wonder how much fun they must have had making this version. Everybody is just jamming. Thank y'all for this musical inspiration. You are all special talents.
MY LORD, MS HOLIDAY CAN SING ANYTHING. SHE HAS A BLESSED VOICE, BUT THE INDUSTRY JUST CANT UNDERSTAND HOW POWERFUL HER VOICE IS. AND SHE NEVER GET'S THE RECOGNITION SHE DESERVES. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST VERSION I HAVE EVER HEARD. SHE JUST MAKES YOU FEEL EVERY NOTE AND EVERY FEELING TO THIS SONG. NOBODY DOES IT BETTER. YOU BETTER SING THAT SONG MS JENNIFER HOLIDAY!!... YOU ARE BAAD MY SISTA!!
Jennifer is totally amazing but if you want to hear THE BEST EVER version Check out Gladys Knight and the Pips, who made the original on the USA Maxx Label. Superb! X
@SoulSir no well in hades could she top this version. what's so magnificent about this cover is her ability to capture the emotions this song requires. she goes from quiet anguish to down right screaming and pleading...it gives me goosebumps...
I bought the soundrtack just for this song....I rode aroung for a lonnggggggg time listening to her bellow this shit out............JENNIFR YOU BETTER WERK!!!!! Yes I meant to spell it just like that WERK it mama
Givin up is hard to do when you realllllllly love someone...OMG THE beginning of the song captures you and it holds you ....spellbounding
Just ridiculous how well she sang this song! Can I slap her?!?! LOL! You can't compare the two Jennifers...Holliday is much more seasoned with plenty of hot sauce shaken all over her vocals! Hudson has power as long as she sings the right material ans stays away from pop. Only one person I know who can tackle this song and her name is Rachelle Ferrell!!!! Oh yeah!
@wildcherokee1118 I agree! I still think Racheele has the more dominated and powerful voice that will make people scream! Rachelle Ferrell is a bad mama jamma; only thing-Racheele has a more soprano voice and Jennifer Holliday voice is more of an alto. Both could do damage. That's a tough one. But I will leave it to Jenn.
@sequica Rachelle, can sing this song in the tune of her song-Can't explain, to fit her voice. Cheryl pepsi riley, Regina Bell, Meli'sa Morgan & Christina Aguliera, can do great renditions as well.
ms holiday is one amazing black woman, what ever she sings she puts her foot in it. this song cannot be sung and done the same way by any other person and have the same feeling. i have always loved ms holiday and i dont think she ever got her just due in the music industry. ms j hudson is also amazing and i love them both but ms holiday you are like the tina turner song says ''SIMPLY THE BEST''!! i think ms holiday should be considered to play the parts {s} of ms a. franklin os ms mahalia
Frankly, the ONLY similarity between Jennifer Holliday and Jennifer Hudson is that they share the same First Name or initials: JH. Beyond that, Jennifer Hudson is far, far, far, far far below the level, artistry, and skills of Ms. Holliday.
this song is so tight, I'm with NativeMami23, it tears me UP!!!!! I bet this is the 5th time listening to it today....MAN the holidays jack me up :( DAMN that man...ugh!!!!!!!!
Undeniable, outstanding, amazing, original voice that can never be imitated, duplicated or copied. God Bless you Ms. Holliday. Thank you for sharing your awesome gift with us.
@Kumtekmeon I can name some female vocalist who can SANG a better rendition-Vesta williams, Jennifer hudson, Tamela Mann, the lead vocaolist from the group brownstone, Truth Hurts, Rachelle Ferrell, Cece Winans.
I've listened to this song over and over trying to figure out which aspect of it I like most. I love it in its entirety--the vocals, the keyboards, the drums, the horns, ALL OF IT!!!! I am somewhat partial to the keyboards because we had a piano when I was a child. As I listen I wonder how much fun they must have had making this version. Everybody is just jamming. Thank y'all for this musical inspiration. You are all special talents.
mrtkelly100 2 weeks ago
MY LORD, MS HOLIDAY CAN SING ANYTHING. SHE HAS A BLESSED VOICE, BUT THE INDUSTRY JUST CANT UNDERSTAND HOW POWERFUL HER VOICE IS. AND SHE NEVER GET'S THE RECOGNITION SHE DESERVES. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST VERSION I HAVE EVER HEARD. SHE JUST MAKES YOU FEEL EVERY NOTE AND EVERY FEELING TO THIS SONG. NOBODY DOES IT BETTER. YOU BETTER SING THAT SONG MS JENNIFER HOLIDAY!!... YOU ARE BAAD MY SISTA!!
bmtccc6inch 3 weeks ago
Truthly I love them all!!! They all can SANG in their own style!!! And it just depend on how Im feeling that day who I will listen to!!!!
Desmaification 3 weeks ago
Jennifer is totally amazing but if you want to hear THE BEST EVER version Check out Gladys Knight and the Pips, who made the original on the USA Maxx Label. Superb! X
Bierney45 3 weeks ago
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
maddhghts 1 month ago
Aaliyah Haughton sung this song too
chocolateshay1 1 month ago
She can really sing. Love you .
carebear361 2 months ago
One of the most amazing singer's ever! Priceless!
TheRegina1970 2 months ago
baby i love jennifer hudson but she can't top that
tootiebmiami 4 months ago
@tootiebmiami J-Hud, would most definitely top this song.
SoulSir 4 months ago
@SoulSir no well in hades could she top this version. what's so magnificent about this cover is her ability to capture the emotions this song requires. she goes from quiet anguish to down right screaming and pleading...it gives me goosebumps...
laryenhilllvr 3 months ago
@laryenhilllvr Her vocals are capable of that & more.
SoulSir 3 months ago
Oh The Sista Sangs her Face Off on this one!!! Love you Girl!!!
LaTriceVF 6 months ago
Excellent version! No one sings like Jennifer. Although I like Donny Hathaway's rendition more, this is just amazing. A true songstress she is.
MzJanuary 7 months ago
I bought the soundrtack just for this song....I rode aroung for a lonnggggggg time listening to her bellow this shit out............JENNIFR YOU BETTER WERK!!!!! Yes I meant to spell it just like that WERK it mama
Givin up is hard to do when you realllllllly love someone...OMG THE beginning of the song captures you and it holds you ....spellbounding
MsMybabygurl 7 months ago
thank you miss holiday i won a lot of drag shows doing this song thank you
NOHEDIDNTSAYTHAT 7 months ago
well!!!! sang ms holiday.looooooooove this song. she killed it.
kijarochja 8 months ago
Just ridiculous how well she sang this song! Can I slap her?!?! LOL! You can't compare the two Jennifers...Holliday is much more seasoned with plenty of hot sauce shaken all over her vocals! Hudson has power as long as she sings the right material ans stays away from pop. Only one person I know who can tackle this song and her name is Rachelle Ferrell!!!! Oh yeah!
wildcherokee1118 8 months ago
@wildcherokee1118 I agree! I still think Racheele has the more dominated and powerful voice that will make people scream! Rachelle Ferrell is a bad mama jamma; only thing-Racheele has a more soprano voice and Jennifer Holliday voice is more of an alto. Both could do damage. That's a tough one. But I will leave it to Jenn.
sequica 5 months ago
@sequica Rachelle, can sing this song in the tune of her song-Can't explain, to fit her voice. Cheryl pepsi riley, Regina Bell, Meli'sa Morgan & Christina Aguliera, can do great renditions as well.
SoulSir 4 months ago
@sequica I forgot, Vickie Winans.
SoulSir 4 months ago
Phenomenal...Jennifer killed this song!!!!
Live2Praise2 9 months ago 2
ms holiday is one amazing black woman, what ever she sings she puts her foot in it. this song cannot be sung and done the same way by any other person and have the same feeling. i have always loved ms holiday and i dont think she ever got her just due in the music industry. ms j hudson is also amazing and i love them both but ms holiday you are like the tina turner song says ''SIMPLY THE BEST''!! i think ms holiday should be considered to play the parts {s} of ms a. franklin os ms mahalia
bmtccc6inch 11 months ago 3
Frankly, the ONLY similarity between Jennifer Holliday and Jennifer Hudson is that they share the same First Name or initials: JH. Beyond that, Jennifer Hudson is far, far, far, far far below the level, artistry, and skills of Ms. Holliday.
dashur55 11 months ago 3
wow girl. It would b a tight race between the 2 Jennifer's. Both power houses!!!!
musicseeker2000 11 months ago
How can it be possible to reach such a level of perfection??? i`m speechless...
gloupek9 1 year ago
vanessa bell armstrong,lashun pace rhodes the only females thats none to man that could get with this magnificent masterpiece thats it enough said!
dreffect69me 1 year ago
Jennifer in her element! :)
freelightexpress 1 year ago
that growl at 7:44 man...oh boy ive felt like that late in the evening
traboe 1 year ago
all i have to say is damn....she sang this song
Trae332 1 year ago 10
@Trae332 : DAMN....DAMN....AND DAMN AGAIN!!!
DRUMTOY2002 10 months ago
Actually it was originally performed by Gladys Knight and the Pips in 1964.
weyde1 1 year ago
I feel this song to the core...like she went through this pain before like I have -sigh-
KightLeo05 1 year ago 2
i love this.....
BringdaRain525 1 year ago
this song is so tight, I'm with NativeMami23, it tears me UP!!!!! I bet this is the 5th time listening to it today....MAN the holidays jack me up :( DAMN that man...ugh!!!!!!!!
headedsomewhere 1 year ago 2
Wonderful
THIERRYBAPTISTE 1 year ago
i cry everytime on this song..... so beautiful
NativeMami23 1 year ago
Undeniable, outstanding, amazing, original voice that can never be imitated, duplicated or copied. God Bless you Ms. Holliday. Thank you for sharing your awesome gift with us.
Jeylin2010 1 year ago 2
@Jeylin2010.Amen!Almost 30 years after Dreamgirls.This gifted woman can still blow the doors off any auditorium when she sings.
vlovesrafa 1 year ago
This song has just sent me into an emotional frenzy! I love Miss Holliday
sykning 1 year ago
I DARE any other female to sing this better than Jennifer Holliday!
Kumtekmeon 1 year ago 17
@Kumtekmeon : AMEN!!!
DRUMTOY2002 10 months ago
@Kumtekmeon Yea.. Whitney Houston!! Bt Jennifer is awesome 2
TeamJakeward4ever 8 months ago
@TeamJakeward4ever Sorry, but I cannot qualify WH, especially not at this time.
Kumtekmeon 8 months ago
@Kumtekmeon I can name some female vocalist who can SANG a better rendition-Vesta williams, Jennifer hudson, Tamela Mann, the lead vocaolist from the group brownstone, Truth Hurts, Rachelle Ferrell, Cece Winans.
SoulSir 4 months ago in playlist Jennifer Holiday
@SoulSir While I love MANY of the artists named, I will say NONE other can do this better than JHolliday.
Kumtekmeon 4 months ago
@SoulSir I disagree.
SoulSir 4 months ago
@SoulSir They cannot sing better than Ms. Jennifer HOLLIDAY!!!!!!! But I love me some Rachelle Ferrell!!!!
Desmaification 3 weeks ago
@Desmaification Huh? I never said SING, either, I said Rachelle can rendition this song.
SoulSir 3 weeks ago