Kenndey Center Honors

[KomplexiveMind]

Singgggggggg Tasia!!

[SillySinger1990]

I love fantasia she really believes what she sings.

[TheMzLizzie]

I actually can't stop listening to this- it's been on repeat since I found it! If she tours I'll be there front and centre :)

[trwik72]

This girl is an absolute find! Raw talent that no one has ever had! Fantsy we love you!!!

[sara1elo]

1:39 Wonderful!

[bogartleeblues]

This performance is simply amazing. What a voice this lady has. WOW! Love it. Thank you for posting/sharing.

[lionelraoul]

Not a fan of Fantasia but the song rises above it. This is an Elton John tribute after all.

[blackbeautyanddiva]

Fantasia Barrino is having a BOY....She will be the guest of honor at a baby shower on October 1 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Invitations for the exclusive affair boldly proclaim, "It's A Boy!"...IF YOUR A FANTASIA FAN AND YOU KNOW YOU AINT GETTING A INVITATION(LOL)...LIKE MY COMMENT TO SHOW OUR SUPPORT ANYWAYS!!!!! FANTASIA FANS GO "HARD IN THE PAINT"

[derrick1889]

Who doesn't like this song?! Mortify yourself!

[GSharon710]

Go head on! You got,it, other people want it, some just don't you to have it. You have it better, because, sweetie,when you are going through hell, Remember....Yes people hark on your negative loud and clear..but the greater percentage that you will never hear from, enjoy your talent, cry for you, but more importantly ..lift you up with prayers. We love you Precious, and mistakes will not change that or take away our pride in you.  Let these words help you up when you feel weak.

[shae2828]

i have to say she did one hell of a great job! :)

[gatsby0099]

I never really thought of her voice as a great way to interpret Elton's music but I must admit she did an amazing job with this song. I love the Kennedy Center Honors for always picking the perfect blend of great obvious choices (Heather Headley...AMAZING) and the unpredictable like Fantasia, great music and a beautiful way to honor a great entertainer.

[skyiscrying53]

She took her time with this song and it was perfect!

[altylea]

Beautiful Elton John song. Tasia feeling that.

[meanshuffle]

this is the greatest video i haver seen

[debrog12]

This is my favorite Fantasia performance. Her voice is FLAWLESS!!!! OMG, gives me chills!

[izzy1985]

Wow, the best, she is flawless, I'm so glad she is BACK!!! Even Angels is gonna be number 1, mark my words!!!

[ferrierepc]

I would like to say I am shocked that someone here thought that Elton was wearing a rainbow colored ribbon due to the fact that he is gay, but I am not. Being gay, I came come to learn that maybe 3/5 of all people would think the same thing. I am also noy surprised to see that the same yutz did not note that all had the same ribbon. What is next, watching 'Joseph and Technicolor Dreamcoat' and say he is wearing the multi colored coat because he was gay? Some Americans will never change.

[giggilamour]

Fantasia has so much soul ! she really reaches inside your heart and pull when she sings ! I love her!

[giggilamour]

And you're such a homophobic loser,i hope you choke on your own spit ! Elton John is so much more a person than you would ever be ! He is a legend and you're a bigoted jackass!

[JaneHippon]

She have very beautiful voice)) I was very much touched by her singing!

[cstudent04]

All Kennedy Center honorees wear that silly.

[kittykatkafe]

His "rainbow thing" is actually the customary medal that all Kennedy Center Honorees are given/wear during the ceremony. If you watch the other honorees or other videos from the Kennedy Center Honors you will see that they all have this medal.

[PRNeneChulo]

Please ignorance is BLISS, let that FOOL believe whatever he/she wants!

[laarbe]

Don't sleep, Fantasia can sing the phone book. She has such raw emotion that tears into your soul. Thanks for the post.

[liki20]

i did but fantasia says something else on that last part of the song

[liki20]

the last lyrics at from 2:09-2:16 does it say sorry seems to be,said it seems to be the hardest word oh yeah yeah yeah yeah then love you???is it that ,that it say????anyone

[counselor2b]

why dont you google the lyrics?

[relmny]

those are the lyrics (at least what she sings from 1:55 to 2:16) at the end she says "said I love you".

[rjs5146]

subtle, but AWESOME performance!!!

[Joined4theVideos]

one of her calmer performances

[spidermonkeyh2l]

LMAO!!!

[musicploitation]

she keeps looking at elton...

[5447whatsmynumber]

this was an excellent. and if you liked this performance, i recommend you watch bettye lavette's performance for the kennedy center honors 2008. she did a cover in tribute to The Who, for the song called "love reign o'er me". oh, if u appreciate music with powerful emotion, watch it. its well worth it, and gives as many chills as fantasia's cover on this song, if not more

[terrancesings]

The performance was amazing...filled with emotion. Shut up HATERS!!

[Keekeeleekee]

Awesome!!!!!!!

[daymion40]

I love, love the raw emotion she has when she sings this song. She brings tears to my eyes.

[Jezerellica]

What do I got to do to be heard.

[wy424]

I honestly think that Fantasia can sing anything!

[PrincesssFantastic]

She missed a bunch of lines. But she has a wonderful voice. But i love hether headleys song and voice better!

[SuchADamnFreak]

it was purposely cut short dumbass..lol FANTASIA is the best

[PRNeneChulo]

She tore this song UP!!!!!!!!!!! Go on girl

[excedrin1]

This should be going on the album that's about to come out.

[ROSEYAPRIL]

Chills!!!

[missinglowell]

so i've been under a ROCK and have never heard of this goddess - however, i bought Elton's album with this song on it when it was released (early 80's) and this was the best track by far - what great talents. (the stiff next to him (not Beatty) - G.W.-- must be daydreaming about his next Taco buffet outing in Crawford and wondering where in the hell HE was (in a fraternity blackout my best guess) when all this music apparently came out ... Condi would be jammin'. yikes.

[meanshuffle]

that is so good!!!!!!

[batfan903]

THAT WAS AMAZING!!! GO FANTASIA!!

[Ladylace97]

didn't she record this song??

[RisingStar29]

omg angela bassett is there! lol

[callisl]

What else is there to say? The girl is truly blessed and loves to bless others with her talent. She can take any song, make it her own and bring tears to the eyes of the most evil man. She's a genius and I love her dearly.

[itzspairme]

Absolutely amazing. It's like that song was written for her style and her voice. Does it get better than this?

[obyano]

This is incredible. She is the only singer today that can grab your attention with the first two lines of a song. Mary j is a singer but this girl is a genius when it comes to slow standards or pop music.

[sweetsugarapplepie]

amazing go fantasia

[50CCSHUN]

what's the name of this song?

[yellodog21]

"Sorry seems to be the hardest word"

[NovemberReign]

Fantasia, I luv her!

[yvetteBoul]

That was great. It reminds me of when she sang summertime on idol.

[zipaddodah]

Wow! The girl's got soul and charisma! I was dead wrong thinking she was just a flash in the pan after her win in Idol. Fantasia really rocks! Thanks for sharing.

[talmagedotson2]

This is some of the most incredible singing I have heard from Fantasia. She breathed new life into this song. Amazing!

[Phatcub]

I got chills. It was so good!!!

[taleah14]

You really need to get a life and you wish you had a vocie like that. If you don't have anything good to say, then dont come on here!!

[Jmaal33]

I sure do wish I had a voice like fantasias. that is why I am not gonna let hataz come on here and disrespect her.  yes if you disrespect her I am gonna curse you out

[jenebi]

fantasia..oh my oh my...she finesses this song like no other...

[rpruneda9]

Wow, Fantasia's performance is flawless! I love it how Elton gets caught up in the emotions of his song. Truly a POWERFUL message. I'm still in awe of this performance.

[supremes1964]

hmmm She sounds like a young Patti Labelle.....what do you think?

[kamironLance]

Oh man, I wish that she would record this one. I most certainly would purchase it.

[ladycottrell]

After seeing/hearing this, I bought Blue's version. Believe me, it pales in comparison to Fantasia's performance. That's why Elton cried. He probably had never heard his song performed as well before. GO TASIA!!!!!

[terrancesings]

SING FANTASIA!!!!

[lilmama84]

Okay I think I am going to have to disable comments. This makes no sense at all. If you Fantasia thats cool. If you don't thats cool. But do not use my videos that I post a forum for disrespect I will not tolerate it. Thank you in advance

[fourthchairviolin]

I agree! Thank goodness somebody said it!

[tammyjean904]

you are stupid

[datfreakboi69]

Got dayum yall off the chain but anywayz...lol....love you Fantasia...Sang gurl!!!

[Toykar85]

Wow! Fantasia's voice always bring on the goosebumps. :)

[foladastarfoladastar]

dis actually gt me teary eyed. she is beta dan mary j blige even doe i luv dem both

[darkandworthy]

you sound so stupid.  Spell the shit right, it's ok to do it.

[gymguy030]

STep, keep it real...I love MAry..she is one of my fav...because she evokes so many emotions in her song...BUT she is not as good a singer as Fantasia. Mary is off key a lot...Fantasia sings on key and with perfect about everytime I sets foot on a stage. Love Mary...but she does not have the same vocal ability as fantasia. You are doing nothing when you hut a note a fall of the melody...that is called oversinging..sorry BOO

[aquarianbabe]

I liked it...and i doubt if fantasia cares if no one likes her...I'm sure she'd tell all her haters to bite her crank.

[bluenigma]

This performance was brilliant by any measure.

[yoggi744]

It's some sick bitches on here.

[loganpettis]

I'd love to see more clips from this show. Could you post some more?

[Jayluv2]

I love Fantasia's version. Mary's version was boring and not song very well.

[mochasweet]

Stephanie20059, Are U serious? I cannot believe you can say such hateful and mean things about rape and domestic violence just to get a point across. U had better be very careful in your life and stay prayful because the evil trap u set for others will be the one you fall into. Lord, please deliver this woman or man from the demon that truly must be in possesion of their mind. Amen.

[Davette31]

I'm not going to debate with you on any of this anymore...Like I told you on one other video I have my opinions and you have yours...GO AWAY IMP!!!! & stop harassing me on this board... I don't like you... You make me sick to my stomach...I know how to get my opinions across without cursing...I'm praying that one day God would tain your tongue...And another thing Mary doesn't care whether you defend her or not, because dummy she's making money from poor folks like you...

[musicfanaticc]

To Stephanie20059 I was disgusted by ur comments. How cud u say such things about a person that u dont even kno? Being beaten up n raped is not something that should b taken lightly.I am a fan of Fantasia and Mary J Blige but Im not comparing them.Each has their own style and thats what makes them unique. Stop hatin on other ppl's talent bcuz obviously Fantasia'a a star and will continue to shine whether you like it or not! Get over it!

[Davette31]

Mary sound different I think not...Whenever she put out a new CD everybody can tell that's Mary singing...I think she always sound the same...And Yes when Mary hits a C7 she screams it out too...

But once again Mary would be totally embarassed to call you her fan...She don't need an evil person for a fan, She would rather have positive vibes rather than negative vibes...Like Mary would sing " NO MORE DRAMA"...I'm quiet sure should she wouldn't wish hard times on anyone...

[kb6kgx]

Don't take this wrong, and I'm no professional singer, but how is it possible to "hit" a C7? C7 is a chord, not a note. How can anybody sing a "chord"?

[Davette31]

Like I said I'm not going to debate, but I think you should ask the orginal poster who stated that. If you read all the comments than you would have went to he/she first. But it's a note if he/she mean't to say a note..Please I'm done with this.

[Davette31]

Sorry, Please disregard the statement "But it's a note if he/she mean't to say note"... Because you are right... It is a chord... Thank you very much for pointing that out. I were meaning to say hit a high note not a C7.

P.S. Seriously, I'm done with this

Don't respond to me on this anymore..

You've correct me & I responded respectfully

PEACE,

God Bless you.

[Davette31]

And on this performance Fantasia showed those Vocal abilities... This were a superb performance...She's truly an a AMAZING SINGER..

She's GOT IT, Knows how to FLAUNT IT & Knows how to USE IT...I'm referring to her talent & personality.

[Davette31]

Because Mary had a very dark & ugly life too...

That were very evil of you to say Mary will blow her back to get raped & beaten...

Fantasia is a very beautiful person inside & out...Fantasia has AMAZING VOCAL ABILITIES...The Girl can SING!!!

The only comparison are they both sing with emotions, has GREAT STAGE PRESENCES & when they get excited they screams.

Fantasia has more VOCAL ABILITIES than Mary J.

[Davette31]

Stephanie 20059,

I don't think Mary would want a fan like you defending her...You put ugly an embarrassment on her...You have the nastiest attitude/mouth...She's probably ashamed to consider you as a fan of hers.. She don't need someone downgrading a fellow singing star just to make her look good...

[Yeme79]

Uh yeah...so how do ya REALLY feel about her? ROFL!!!

[AdStarr]

What is this song called?

[1Laurie]

It's called "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word."

[khadjah]

the name of this song is "sorry seems to be the hardest word", by blue and elton john.

[chelseaboy2005]

actually it was just Elton John, the Blue ft. Elton John version was a re-release about 26 years after the original version!

[Tatiana708]

Gorgeous performance. It is amazing to see how much control she has gained and how she's learned to wield that powerful voice.

[afrocanadian20]

WHAT A VOICE!!!! WOW

[1Laurie]

I Stephanie is that tranny CDiorGirl. That bitch is crazy she is the most psychotic Mary J Blige fan on earth. She has Fantasia videos all thorugh her favorites..what a nutcase!

[Yeme79]

I was just about to post the fact that she's got Fantasia's videos as FAVORITES. What a phuckin' hyprocrite. Guys...this is what you call a CLOSET TASIAN...LOL Someone who publicly hates on Fantasia, but has her CD, watched her movie, all her videos and TV performances. What a sap!

[Stephanie20059]

She has that? She will NEVER be on Kelly Clarkson level, the REAL American Idol that sells records and sings without sounding a mess.

[PrestonPowell]

And that's why you have this video in your favorites, eh? LOL! Stephanie, all you do is go on other divas videos, trash them, and your off-key-ass diva Mary J. Blige on the pedestal. Aretha, Patti, Chaka, Diana, Stevie, Elton and others ALL respect Fantasia! She is the bomb!

[Stephanie20059]

I have it saved so I can keep coming back to shit on you faggots, thiss ugly baboon CANNOT sing and she will NEVER get the respect and career Mary has, Mary will sing circles around this non singing banshee and thats the bottom line!

[Blakmajik78]

I really dont see the Mary comparison, I do think Fantasia is a better vocalist though...there not too many girls in the industry (including Beyonce) who can outsing her. She has that deep soulful voice...everyone says Fantasia is the modern day Patti Labelle and Beyonce is the modern day Tina Turner.

[4christ06]

you know she can sang when you make elton john cry

[jocodola]

Everytime i see this video i am more and more amazed at what an incredible gift she has!!

[illseekah]

Man that was awesome....sounds like one of those old old records that come from the soul....wow. I'm speechless and I've never heard her sing in that range, she's dope.

[AngieLvr8]

WOOOOOOOOWWW! All I could think of was Mahalia Jackson singing "Trouble of the World".....that type of singing that reaches into your gut rather you like it or not.....when she gets it right, which is often, FANTASIA is breathtaking.....

[windofthespirit]

I feel you on this one... Mahalia had a voice that soared through the atmosphere and touched every part of your soul. Fantasia has the same gift.

[hkjamz]

Fantasia is awesome, also can somebody put up Heather Headley's performance of "Your Song" tribute at the Kennedy Center Honors too.

[LadyYo]

You just have to love Fantasia. She sings from way down inside. Her voice is awesome. Love you girl x

[rvhorsey]

This girl is a beast at the vocals. I love the way she plays with the tune to evoke the emotions. She is truely bless with a talent alot of singers just do not have but have to make up for. This was a very beautiful performance. I enjoyed it alot.

[binkypoodleclip]

Me, too.

[jnmckm]

Beautiful, powerful, raw, and deep! I certainly wish her all the best. I think this was a rare moment for Elton John and I was joyous to see this for the both of them! I hope that he writes and then gifts her a song.

[TashiDolma]

beautiful

[binkypoodleclip]

Fantasia, you are the real deal. I love Elton John, but you made me fricken FEEL the message deeply, and Elton knows that the song has never been sung like that before. Love you.

[kameelion]

too short. wish it was a longer song you know.

[Leisah07]

Thank you for coming to the music industry, Fantasia! I"m go glad to hear REAL SINGING and REAL MUSIC again, I don't know what to do. Love you, girl.

[teddymike]

Yes baby, you are incrediable Fantashia!

[ebonyeyes1984]

She is unbelievable! I cried (like Elton) because I felt her pain. She is not just a singer...She is an excellent performer who attempts and succeeds at getting her audience to connect with her.

[ajdarby431]

RIGHT ON! IT COMMING WHAT ON TOP SHARE BE ON THE BOTTOM THEY ARE NOT GIVING CREDIT IT DUE. BUT GOD WILL

[Dvaq]

Listen to her riffs and ad libs. I NEVER knew she had this on American Idol. From Summertime to Tina Turner prowess. Listen to the beginning and the middle of this song and hear the transition. This girl is BAD! (like Michael Jackson in the 80s lol.

[racquelrdease]

this is going to forever be my favorite

[daravens]

i just cant wait for her next album. grr. hot news, fantasia is having a movie made about her life. damn we all've gotta go watch.

[TwistyAaliyah]

probably y we haven't see another album

[1Laurie]

Fantasia's new album "Young Girl, Old Soul" will be in stores November 7th. She's back!

[luv4furyfriends]

Thanks 4 sharing i didnt know that! lol

[juiceman34]

Her Voice gives you chills...Real Talk

[juiceman34]

Beautiful...

[intellectualfem]

I keep playing the "ooo-oo-oo-over" part...well...over and over again. LOL! It truly was beautiful!

[jrbail]

WE ARE NOT THAT SENSITIVE, MAN RACISM IS A RESULT OF JEALOUSY AND INSECURITY BUT BACK TO FANTASIA, WWWOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[johnathandoe]

Damn Damn Damn. When i first watched this video a few months ago I almost cried. Fantasia's voice is so moving. This is a superb performance and Fantasia is constantly showing people why she is an "idol".

[Live2Research]

First of all, I LOOOOOVE Mary! I've been a fan since childhood. BUT...let's keep it real here...Fantasia is definitely the better talent - in EVERY way! She is truly amazing and her name should be spoken with the same reverance used for Patti, Aretha and Chaka. We don't even need to wait and see on that. Whether she makes another album or not - she has shown and proven.

[zeeks]

this dude is racist...he's commenting on regine velasquez's videos..he thinks regine is better than any black singer...his name is "gemininer" and this is what he said:

"You think you could convince people in here that

Fantasia's live singing is perfect, hahahaha. You're

a joke and so are you black singers, hahahaha. All

they do is growl, grrr...grrr hahahaha"

[jonhi1]

some folks just need to lay off that almighty crack pipe for a while and find a nice cozy corner to get there head straight. Racist? Please. he needs to recongnize people of color are gone to be on this earth until there is no more.

[UrLvr4Lf]

OH MY GOODNESS FANTASIA would sing rings around Mary J. Mary has no voice control and she's tries to be too much like a YOUNG PATTI when Patti first came on the solo scene..... GO TASIA!!

[izzy1985]

WOW, thats all I can say about Fantasia.

[muzak74]

I love when fantasia sings. It is just something about her that moves you. What a performer and singer.

[mrclazz]

This performance was very moving. It really shows how versitle Fantasia can be. Her voice is so powerful. I hope that she stays around for years to come. So we have to stop all this buring CD's and go out and support our artist that we love.

[wlnsmith]

NEVER UNDERSTOOD THE COMPARISON TO MARY, MAYBE PATTI OR ARETHA EVEN WHITNEY SHE PERFORMS HER ASS OFF.

[1Lauren]

THANK YOU!EXACTLY! I never understood the comparsions to Mary at all. Yes they both show emotion when performing, but Mary has never been seen as a real SANGER. Fantasia can sing her ass off---anything she can sing. Mary is known more for her emotion. Fantasia is more Aretha Franklin/Patti Labelle vocals than Mary. But most of all she is FANTASIA, the one and only!

[BBMFan85]

Amazing performance. I love when she does these types of performances. Brilliant!!!

[UrLvr4Lf]

SHE IS AMAZING!!! LOVE HER!

[JamaicanTasiaBoy]

crazy amazing and fantasia ur so hott

[jodycofer]

This is special to me. very moving.

Jody

[wewon1]

I am fasinated by Fantasia. She gave me chills with this performance.

[UrLvr4Lf]

Pure, Raw, OUTSTANDING TALENT!! A True singer/Performer! I LOVE HER!

[SalliesMan15]

One of the only performances I like of her. She actually uses some control over her vocals instead of her usual screaming... I'm impressed though, never thought she could sound like this

[1Lauren]

Fantasia is very versatile. She has lots of subdued performances like this. AOMM is always subdued. She can't be put in a box. She has her own style. she can yell & dance, & then present a slow song with ease. Wait and see she has LOTS more up her sleeve, she's just getting started.

[lilmama84]

I actually think she is a great singer even with all that "Screaming" She has great control. She sings better than Mary J oh well

[boydiva]

Keep in mind people try to compare Fantasia to Mary.Lets see if Fantasia can endure. She only has one album, Mary is a legend. I support them both.

[1Lauren]

Mary is a Legend? This is news to me. She must be a Hip Hop Legend then. Anyway, It has nothing to do with who is the supposed "Legend" if someone can sing better they just can, and that is obvious with Fantasia.

[lilmama84]

Thanks Mary don't sing that well, she has a lot of soul, but not a great singer

[jayluvwhat]

mary j is legend if there ever was one...you have got to be kiddin me....she has been in the business for about 15 years with hit after hits , you have no idea what your talkin about....thats why she is the queen of hip hop/soul

[totorrey]

True, but she was billed as the queen of hip hop soul as soon as she came out. That was her management trying to sell records. That isn't a title she truly earned.

[Kill4MJB]

According to who? She DEFINITELY earned and showed and proved she is the QUEEN OF HIP HOP & SOUL! NOBODY else, get your facts right bitch.

[bigredclown]

good song

[darahkaiwai]

Oh my gosh this version of the song sendz shivers up my spine!!

[CynamonCandy]

I love Fantasia she is an awesome singer and entertainer and I wish her much success.

[len112]

Fantasia just proves that she's on another level to most of those so called performers out there