Tata Vega Performs "Speak Lord"

[icysupreme]

Amen!

[eyvonne2006]

DID THIS LADY DO ALL THE SINGING IN THE MOVIE COLOR PURPLE.

[DineanR]

@eyvonne2006 yes! Tata Vega is amazing and she sang all the vocals for Shug Avery in the motion picture The Color Purple.

[Naya2bad]

Love it.......speak lord!!!!!

[treemonisha2006]

Its not about the Movie Color purple. Forget about the movie and forget even about the singer. Its all about Jesus! Let him speak and let us hear!!!!!

[boulderchick1]

This has been my favorite song from the movie since I was about 13, and now a mother of 2 daughter's I have shared this with them. I never knew that Vega was the voice behind the actress. Thank you for bringing the soul and love to this powerful movie!!!

[treemonisha2006]

How can one listen to this and still NOT believe in God????

[georgeellas]

Every time i hear her sing i wanna run straight to church!!

[BearHari]

FAVOLOSA!!!!!

[sexymommie1000]

I listen to it again and it gets better everytime. Her voice is amazing, incredible,spectacular, well you get wat im sayin.

[sexymommie1000]

She truly mastered her craft. And she's truly blessed by the Lord. Amen.

[Gaptavo2150]

Another strong hispanic woman anointed by God telling the world what's what.

[kharib76]

Best acapela ever!

[sashofelegance]

her voice is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!! God has truly blessed you in more than one way Ms. Vega! God bless u:-)

[vangoghmatisse1]

SANG TATA!!!!

[anirtalseyah1]

GOOOOOSSSSSEEEEEE BUMPS I TELL YA!!!!!!

[jvillan85]

amazing voice!

[legslikewhoa]

can you find 'when i think about jesus' by tata vega?

[missadvice]

Good Lip Snyc by shug

[vangoghmatisse1]

@missadvice I KNOW SHE DID!!!

[missadvice]

Good Lip Snyc by sug

[NinaSimoneDC]

Yessss sistah .... Ministry through music

[davidlongoria]

truly blessed!!!

[bayboss925]

YEP FUTURDOC1988 SHE DID!

[terryja1996]

for the person that says that he's an atheist it's not just the music it's what she is saying. MAYBE GOD IS TRING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING. keep searching He's there if you look in the right places

[ZaMarvelous09]

she used to sing with andre crouch

[ZaMarvelous09]

she used to sing with andre crouch

[Pinkys0oLA]

YES SHE DID ALL THE SINGING PARTS FOR THE CHARACTER SHUG AVERY IN THE COLOR PURPLE MOVIE.

[circuitmedic]

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shaddyboi101]

SING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DCBlkbeautie]

yes Ta Ta your voice is a blessing ....

[Shallimarfox2]

SANG Tata lol

[howtodohairsexibody]

gives you chills up your spine ! and make you just Lord Jesus Is the way ! In these times Just the Jesus of Jesus = God come down to us in human form !!!!

[Cherryscottjones]

A FAVORITE OF MINE FROM WAY BACK....FINALLY FOUND!

[MrSoulshock4444]

is it me or is the audience doing the background vocals for her? AMAZING

[Hephzibah777]

Gives me chills...Sing it Tata!

[psalmisttabby]

Love Tata Vega!!! :-D

[ajo1124]

Sing it Tata.  I love this song.

[davidlongoria]

I do believe God delivers wonderful beauty through the anointed voices of Tata and others. God bless her for touching us by using this powerful voice to glorify Him.

[arlenerogerswilhite]

@hotladyred I wrote to dirty dunnz in response to your saying it was silly to be an athiest and yet be moved by this song... I meant to write it to you please see below. I pray that we all get a word from the Lord.......Amen

[arlenerogerswilhite]

@dirtydunnz just like in the movie it says see daddy sinners need love too... it goes for the Atheist as well. The Atheist does not believe in the concept of god but that does not mean they cannot feel the power of a good song that happens to have words in it about the Lord. Every prson is born with a measure of faith and that faith is the link to the sinner having the choice to one day accept God's concept and if this song moved you then you are not trulyan Atheist you hjust have more to learn

[MissLady408]

thank you god I need you more than anything somethings been missing an it was you!

[nawmmbr]

OMG! I've got goose bumps on my goose bumps!

[methd2madness]

she sing from the gut!!

[jenharz]

Makes ya wanna jump up and smack your Momma! ***chills****

[dusroots]

I AM SPEECHLESS!! I got chills when she sang "speak to me" at 1:02 - 1:04 !

[Daintytwinkletoes]

how awesome would the be to watch this live. Goosebumps.

[antiprocrastination]

Thank you Jesus!

[see4ward]

It blows me away how much talent this woman has....alot of her music is just her voice - I wish I could have been in this Church to hear her perform live...talking about being able to feel the Holy Spirit. MAN!!!

[gooddog6869]

i mean the "miss celie blues"

[gooddog6869]

she was the singer that did this for the color purple and also the other song "sister"

[DIRTYDUNNZ]

I'm an atheist and I can appreciate the music. Powerful!

[HotLadyRed]

@DIRTYDUNNZ how is this...being antheist and exceptng the music...thats silly!

[Pals4Fashion]

@DIRTYDUNNZ Listen to terryja1996. They have a valid point...

[DIRTYDUNNZ]

@Pals4Fashion And Zeus might be trying to tell you both something...

[Pals4Fashion]

@DIRTYDUNNZ Okay, I will leave you alone now...

[Devisissy]

YES!

[ptrice3]

she is a beast!

[Ashabobo]

I love Ta Ta she's so Ta Ta and God lives in her voices. Even the funny squeezie one's God has a sense of humor. He's the creator of all good things and I think this is one of his goods. Hallelujah. Maurice-Onemosoul-ATL/CALI

[rmbb10]

She betta sang dat; this is dat down home good ole' churchin'.

[booccs87]

I cannot beleive that Tata is my cousin.

[xInlovewithTH]

yearh right

[booccs87]

I swear tata vega is cousins with my grandfather so that mekes her my cousin also

[850QueenSD]

i love this song!! I am sitting here crying....lol...its so powerful!

[dlastqueen]

THAT'S HER!!!!! The voice!!!

[Glamouris305]

YOU DID YOUR THING

[User219319]

Yes lawd! Go on girl!! You still got it!!

[MaestroChris]

OMG, I was in the room when she sang this --- I'm actually in the video --- sitting next to the wall! I enjoyed her so much! She was anointed and soooo down-to-earth! I love every minute!

[futuredoc1988]

didnt she she do the voice over for shug avery?

[blossomingbeauty]

yes, she did the singing for shug

[KittiesJason]

@futuredoc1988...how can you appreciate powerful music like this..and not feel it's (Truth)?

[Malkum77]

@futuredoc1988 yes she did!

[nawmmbr]

@futuredoc1988 Yes, she did. But Margaret Avery has a great voice too. I'm not sure why they didn't let her sing. I love both of them!

[ProfessorWitch13]

@futuredoc1988 yes, she did.

[azblatino78]

@futuredoc1988 Yes

[Spiritree41]

@futuredoc1988 Yes she did...I found out today...

[lpurifoy190822]

@futuredoc1988 Yes, she did all of the vocals for Shug Avery on the Color Purple. Awesome voice!

[aracdboyjr2]

No, Carmen (Tata) and Chaka aren't related; but, you never know, Chaka could easily be mistaken for a diminutive Domini-Rican in certain parts.

[laarbe]

She sings this song and I know she sang these songs in the Color Purple for Shug. Margaret Avery was lip singing. They wanted Tina Turner for the part but she turned it down three times saying it was too personal for her. Ike brought women to her house and she was raised on a farm. Tata Vega sings her behind off. Isn't she related to Chaka Kahn? They say they are sisters. Is this true? Thanks for the post.

[aracdboyjr2]

tim candy explosion

[Kingmidus86]

damn Shug let herself go

[sethsakeeper]

tool....lol

[grlblu73]

I love Tata Vega!

[janesfilms]

Maybe God Is Trying To Tell You Something

[68NYC]

Wow...I did not take the time to check the credits.

Yes...that scene took over the movie.[In my opinion.]

Thanks for sharing.

[yelton7]

gay

[ass4dayz08]

u are so stupid...and lame how is this gay???...u are gay for saying it's gay...get a life this is great music!!!

[Destry3]

LOLOLOL 1:03-1:05 is crazy!!!!! she did that!!!!

[bitchim2thic08]

u better sing this song right na!!!!!!...sing it tata u better sing this song right na!!!!

[BLAKPEARL69]

all i can is mmm mmmmm

[godsbeauty84]

glade u shared this cause people this that was the clark sisters and i kno all there voices an i was like thats none of them lol thank you thank you

[zack100002]

lol too funny!

[slimsxyblkwoman]

Now that's one SANGIN' sister!!!!

[jaylondon1971]

simply BREATHTAKING!!!!

[Butrluv]

Yes, Tata has been raped several times, was homeless and used drugs. But this goes to show that even in the worst of times we can overcome it all. God gave her a voice for all to hear, unfortunately, not many know of this amazing women, but God will carry her voice and spirit. For others it may take longer to appreciate her talent and voice, but for us who's heard of Tata know her from the Motown era know she's up there with the best singers something Motown was known for.

[JerseyDiva55]

ever since I begged my aunt to scope through The Color Purple credits back in the 80s I've been in TOTAL AWE of Tata Vega......I love Pattie & Aretha but NOBODY comes close to her amazing voice...one note and she can bring me to tears.....yes she is TRULY blessed!!!

[kittykittymewomeow2]

We all have our own opinions BUT you're trippin if you think she sings better than Aretha.. Not even close!!!!

[free2bfierce]

You're right! Cuz at least this woman here is ACTUALLY singing! As opposed to URETHRA Franklin who just screams in the same aweful one dimensional tone since 400 BC. Aretha is only the Queen of residual fame! Nothing else! I HATE when people believe her press and the delusion takes over that she has ANY sort of talent! Aretha is a screaming phenominon. The fact that she got anyone to believe she can carry a tune let alone be the best is FIRE SOLID PROOF that deals with the devil are real!

[lyricalkismet]

I wouldn't go so far as to say Aretha couldn't sing back in the day (though Lord knows she can't now), but I'm glad someone else can see that she's overrated and over hyped.

[MzShugr]

agreed...that is why they call her THE QUEEN OF SOUL

[free2bfierce]

You're right! There was ONE performance I was impressed by... but it was like 400 hundred years ago when she was a teen or a young adult. ("Don't Play That Song" in black and white on the piano). She is NOT the queen of anthing anymore except maybe "Residual Fame" and hasn't been for years.

[DaEnviedOne]

I respect your opinion but put all 3 ladies on stage together....and we will see what happens

[hj351]

just found out that she is the one who penned this song; thank you thank you thank you! what a beautiful prayer. don't think I could go wrong if I prayed this every day.

[Ladylace97]

this is the truth this is the first time I've actually seen her sing it knowing that she in the voice of Shug Avery in The Color Purple

[deataol]

FYI!!! Tata Vega sing this for the Original Movie The Color Purple!!!

[matthew5and9]

i had no clue. andrae crouch did do the choir for that movie.

[ashfox04]

JESUS!!! What a beautiful voice!!!

[Shereetha]

wow !!!!!

[blackguynorlando]

This is evidence of the power of who we are as a people and how we really do share a collective experience. Where else, but a black church, could Tata Vega have gone and not needed a choir to perform this song?

[TheBettersons]

Praise the Lord..She is amazing! and yes God is trying to tell you something!

[LadyTronA]

i just get chills, i love her voice, her voice reminds me of someone who has been through some things and is sho nuff crying out!!!

[Prncssmn7]

If you go to her website and read her story you will know she HAS been through some things.

[probmxmel]

Amazing absolutely amazing...

[mrtrentski]

does anyone remember a song called come in heaven earth is calling i think tata sand lead cant remever the group

[michaiah1207]

that song's on itunes too:)

[doitlikemasteryoda]

SPEAK TO ME!!!

she's great!!!

[hamcunning]

Awesome!!!

[yancylyndeberry]

THANK YOU JESUS for speaking! I pray, LORD yu contine to speaking to me...and help me continue to be obedient!!!

thank you JESUS..

Amen!!

[evanginwaiting]

WOW! You betta SANG SHUG!!! I couldn't sleep at night and I was wonderin why...I know you can't say nothing cuz thangs so diffrent now...

[ApropheticVoice]

Sing Shug!!!!

[chizmo7]

Thank you doriterecords! but considering that Tata is probably the best female vocalist on the planet, how about posting a video where the AUDIO does not suck?

It's hard for new listener's to appreciate Tata through all that distortion.

Thanks.

[prettylady673]

She sang at a friend of mine's funeral

[recnad2]

oh Tata I LOVE YOU!

[mzluvitall]

Yes, Shug...

[compaqjohn]

I've never seen this lady!! But my favorite movie is Color Purple. You're just stunned that the Shug Avery is Tata Vega. Talk about a reality check. I still don't believe it!

[mikefellows06]

Speak Lord, yes yes. I love Tata. Y'all should hear her on Kirk Whalums' gospel according to Jazz track 6 - El Todopoderoso. Awesome.

[realmusicluva1]

What an incredible voice!!!

[realmusicluva1]

Thank you so much doriterecords! I love me some Tata Vega!!!!!!!!! Wow!

[vitexan]

AMEN!!!

[lorinarae]

That was Amazing

[singersplzz]

Sang Shug!!!

[mojo23mojo]

wow - what a voice

[PoisonousOne]

Goooood Lord sing it girl!!!

[taddyd1]

AMEN

[Javon575]

Sug Avery