"God Bless the Child" by Billie Holiday - sung by Yolanda Rhodes

[Bustersword07]

lol the pianist looks like Simon Cowell

[MarJupVen]

@Bustersword07 Thank you for the comment. I'm sure Steve Jones, the pianist will appreciate that you think he looks like a celebrity.

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[BOPxTILLxUxDROP]

I'm glad I found this video. I sing opera myself, and its been requested that I sing this song. At first, I thought it was impossible. Watching this and hearing you sing has shown me otherwise. Thanks for the inspiration!

[MarJupVen]

I'm so glad that you will consider doing this classic

standard. "God Bless the Child" is a great song,

to me, a fabulous 'art song' that can be sung in various

musical styles. I look forward to hearing your version.

Kindly yours,

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[BOPxTILLxUxDROP]

I'm glad I found this video. I sing opera myself, and its been requested that I sing this song. At first, I thought it was impossible. Watching this and hearing you sing has shown me otherwise. Thanks for the inspiration!

[notbatman1000]

Watch Lakisha Jones version. It's fantastic!

[MarJupVen]

yes, i've watched lakisha jones and she's fabulous. bye the way, what is she up to these days?

yolanda (marjupven)

[GordonFr33man]

i have to go back to listen to this singing. she is awsome.

[MarJupVen]

Thank you very much, GordonFr33man.

Kind regards,

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[masymasmusic]

I loved it! I like how you stayed true to your own voice....I like it when singers do that :)

[MarJupVen]

Hi masymasmusic, Thank you for your comments. You're very perceptive and obviously you have discerning taste and an artistic spirit, as well.

Kindly,

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[missjanessamassacre]

I was surprised by how much i enjoyed this rendition on the song. I didn't like it at first but the more you got into it the more I enjoyed it. Great job !

[MarJupVen]

Hi missjanessamassacre,

Thank you so much for your feedback. Some songs or styles of singing deserve a second listen. I'm so glad you hung in there.

Yolanda

[14nitetripper]

A very beautiful version of this old song!! I really enjoy all of your videos...you have a beautiful, God given voice that is very powerful and moving! Please keep up the good work!!

[MarJupVen]

Hey 14nitetripper,

You the best!!! Thank you for the positive comments.

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[jahlaune]

interesting interpretation a bit hi brow vocally for such an earthy number

[MarJupVen]

hi jahlaune, i appreciate you stopping by and for sharing your comments.

kindly,

yolanda (marjupven)

[GordonFr33man]

You've got a wonderful voice. It touches my heart.

[MarJupVen]

hi GordonFr33man, that's exactly what i wanted to hear... that i touched your heart.

regards,

yolanda (marjupven_

[lovett1989]

Wow Beautiful...listen to my version of the song...

[MarJupVen]

Hi there lovett1989,

Thanks for your comment. I listened to your version and I loved it. I was imagining you whistling with an acoustic bass accompanying you. Now, that would be cool.

Kindly,

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[MarJupVen]

Hi teague7578m

I appreciate your comments and I also enjoyed your video. Keep up the good work.

Kindly,

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[teague7578]

Hello this is Corey Teague, I was not the one who wrote that comment.... I was working yesterday.....It' hard to keep people off my computer when i am gone....but i have to lock it from now on... I think you did a fabulous job with this classic.....again, i apologize for the rudeness of one of my family members, he will not be allowed on my computer again.....

[MarJupVen]

No problem, Corey. Thank you for getting back to me.

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[juhhe87]

Obviously you can sing, however, my heart remains untouched. I like Billie better, no offense.

[MarJupVen]

Greetings juhhe87,

I'm glad Billie touches your heart. She touches mine, too.

Thank you for your thoughts.

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[RivkahKingby]

Absolutely beautiful - so different a version by a properly trained soprano. Full of skill coupled with feeling.

[MarJupVen]

Hi RivkahKingby,

I can't tell you how much your comments mean to me. You have a keen sense of observation and a heart of a musician.

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[LANORDA9]

Awesome! I've never heard this song in such a style like this. Very different and beautiful.

[MarJupVen]

Hello LANORDAS,

I'm so glad that you liked my performance... and this version.

Thank you kindly,

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[halaluani]

A gorgeous voice made even better by the ability to feel the music and convey that feeling. This is what makes the difference between a good singer and a great singer.

[MarJupVen]

Thank you for posting such a lovely comment!!! Expressing from the heart and igniting the fire of ones soul through music... is what motivates me to sing.

Yolanda (MarJupVen)

[MarJupVen]

Your positive feedback means so much to me.

Thank you and kind regards.

[zozozoxo]

wow I was waiting for powerful voice to sing this song