Subway Stories: "Sax, Cantor, Riff" - Julie Dash, Director

[01allye]

absolutely luv this scene from the movie on foxtel prob bout 6yrs ago this was my fav girl got soul!!! :))

[sexcgal06]

I can watch this scene all day. I love it that much!!!

[johndouglasmusic]

This is an amazing scene. Kenny Garrett is one of my favorite musicians ever, and the interplay with Taral Hicks and Dan Rous in this is just gorgeous.

[iletitrayn]

This is why I became a producer. My mind was made up when I heard this late one night when I was supposed to be in bed.



[Hitmonchan107]

Thanks to this and Mimic I stopped trusting the NYC Subway.

[PrimeTimeJokesta]

@Hitmonchan107 LOL! I felt the same way.

[charberrywoods]

Love this video!!! I remember seeing this on HBO a long time ago.

[robjonesir]

@charberrywoods exactly

[hottentoteV24]

loved it 

[Sunnilocs]

Tears. Everytime I see this. Powerful!

[TrinaBinaBaby]

@ lovelynika3: The same with me... I am here thinking exactly what you said; this is a powerful scene that makes me miss my mother even more. *tears*

[lovelynika3]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO I REMEMBER SEEING IT WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT AND IT MADE ME TEARY EYED BEING SINCE THEN I HAVE LOST MY MOM SO I CAN JUST FEEL THAT PAIN IN HER VOICE OF HAVIN TO SAY GOODBYE TO HER MOM CAUSE I KNOW THAT FEELIN ALL TO WELL..MAKES ME CRY EVERYTIME

[b0ssLaDy78]

WOOOOW. Shhhhhhivers.

[meeka276]

i will never 4get this movie taral hicks know she can sang!!!!



[mattcstle]

What is this song called... i cry every time i hear it... 20yr man 6'4 220 lbs and i burst into tears every time i watch this sence...

[shayla00100]

@mattcstle troubles of the world

[shayla00100]

@mattcstle troubles of the world

[mattcstle]

What is this song called... i cry every time i hear it...

[mrsjohnson252]

yoooooooooooo this was my favorite movie & my favorite part

[usriel1782]

can anyone please tell me where i can buy this movie?

I saw it back when i was in jr high and i have been trying to find it.

[chichi1505]

absolutely beautiful. i saw this as a child and remembered it later when my mother passed. i cry when i watch it but its so beautiful that i actually feel good about crying.

[deneiab]

My mother has been resting in peace since 1990, and I fall apart every time I have heard/seen this performance. Beautiful and thanks for posting. It is exactly how I always feel...

[armywife7885]

her riffs are bananas and her range is remarkable. I love her voice. Watchin Bronx Tale now and when I saw her on the bus it made me look for this clip. I would love for her to get back to mainstream! Record labels wake up!

[airbop]

Yo this movie gave me emotions right on this part. Salty water came out my eyes like mad, and since then I can feel something. :P Not sure what it is though.

[keepitsunnah]

this song moves me to tears. shes so beautiful

[SuperHenny89]

been lookin for this for longest love this clip.....

[verycapable1]

OMG, I have been looking for this for years and I am just now finding it. I seen this years ago!!! I love this scene!

[ibm615o]

seeing this years later makes me think a couple things

1. i wanna give her a hug and let her know it'll be okay

2. dont press your head against that nasty phone booth, babygirl

Powerful scene

[cloverfield00]

see taral hicks in video "think of you" by usher raymod and see her in movie "belly" yall can see me in movie trailor "AND THEN CAME LOVE" i'm wearing a beige sweater&blue jeans i'm dancing in the club.

[PSALMSOFSONGS]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rannedwards]

Since my mother's passing there are songs I avoid:

Brandy's "Have You Ever?"

BOys to Men "Mama"

Whitney's "I Love the Lord"

And this song by Taral HIcks.

This music; these sounds break me in two. Sometimes it does not feel as though I will ever feel whole again.

Excellent talent. Wasted. Where is she?

[cloverfield00]

LOG ONTO SUBWAY STORIES "I'M GOING HOME" SEE TYRAL HICKS,AND SEE ROSARIO DAWSON AT THE START OF THE FILM ON THE TRAIN.

[boogastankgirl]

*cries like a baby* Taral Hicks, you have a Beautiful Soul <333

[MissLibraLady]

When she sings I get chills and I cry like a baby

[MrPryceTagg1]

@MissLibraLady ~~~~>I thought it was me but this song has the same effect on me too;I swear.This song has so much meaning I can't say it enough

[carmenw12]

I love this video! I've been looking for this since I was 17yrs old over 10 years ago! This spoke to my soul when I first saw it and still now! AMEN!!!

[V4Voice]

Always loved this scene. Taral Hicks is simply amazing.

[jlpy8b4]

@V4Voice loved it since it first aired

[BrandNUSound]

I was young watching TV in the middle of the night and after this girl sang and I was crying and understood my calling. the emotion behind her voice was very powerful!

[NewYorkS4U]

Very compelling story. You feel for that poor girl, even when she leaves and even when we see what she left behind in the subway (scarf and flowers). It's also obviously proven from how those three girls quietly listen in too. "Subway Stories" is out on DVD for less than $10. I'm gonna buy it. These are stories worth remembering if I were to ever move out of New York.

[pavkafa]

what is the name of old man 'S song

[Brownk0309]

ohhhh i mite be young but i can still reconize tallent (the woman)

[etuheu]

i cannot believe i found this clip, i watched the movie more than 7 years ago and this scene is just great and unforgettable for me

[ramsey302]

I'm so surprised HBO didn't continue this one time show of true stories from the subway. The lead singer - Detria Hicks was outstanding in her performance..

[gspot750]

Still gives me chills.. She killed this! Man I miss my mom .... :'(

[seenasty1]

beautiful song

she sang so gud. got me in tears

[pavkafa]

what the name is last song of the man saying

[MIZZNIKA85]

OOH WEE THIS SONG JUST MOVES ME AND MAKES ME THINK OF MY MOM.

[carebsweet]

love this song. I sang it at my Grammie's memorial this past friday. miss u Grams

[77wendigo]

I remember a movie called "Subway Stories" that included 7-8 short stories including this clip here, way back in 1997 or so. When i first saw it i was very moved and watched it 4-5 times.Upon remembering it, and finding this video, i was moved again. Absolutly beautiful performance. Thank you for uploading this! Without it i might have never gotten to see it again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[ImNotYourFriend212]

Wow, Church Ave. That figures though...

[NurseGonzalez]

as funny as it sounds... I couldn't stop... I ran to my laptop and found this video sitting in my favorites list and i cranked it up as loud as I could and sobbed. She has an amazing voice and did an amazing job of this cover...

[NurseGonzalez]

My partner of 3yrs, woke up a few mornings ago and told me he was never really in love with me.. even after all we endured. my mom was diagnosed with cancer 2 times now, and i just recently lost my job... as I sit here... with all of the emotions flowing through me like some venomous poison... I weep.. and as I wept, I could not for the life of me stop thinking of this song. I contemplated many things... searching for answers spiritually. and all I wanted....... "was to see my mother"

[nath0811]

@NurseGonzalez So sorry about your pain and suffering. Sending healing thoughts and blessings your way.

[blackcherryLSM]

she shook my soul with this one. Very underrated actress and singer.

[rannedwards]

who is she?

[TopsyKretz420]

@rannedwards Taral Hicks and there are no words for this performance.

[electromagnetician]

love it love it love it. taral hicks did such a great job in this film. i can't tell you how many times i caught the train at that same church ave station and it has never been the same after viewig this clip. MARVELOUS

[pavkafa]

what a movie

[ndiaye28]

I fell in love with Taral after this... So much soul!!!! Amazing. Go on girl, from one sistah to another!!!

[debranoelle]

Why is this song not on itunes? :(

[mickaelsurtour]

Try Mahalia Jackson trouble of the world... maybe you(ll find it.

[debranoelle]

Thanks for that Mickael but would love to have Taral Hicks singing it instead! :)

[MRVLADO82]

WOW

[Cherrie2627]

I also visit from time to time to listen to a real singer!

[tribalwon]

Someone please help me find this on video. It stirs my soul.

[OUANNE89]

I have it on at home on DVD also on hard disk on my computeur....in english but live in france

[Grikedi]

such a beautiful scene

[fresno500]

This particular has stayed with me since it's broadcast. It shows what being "in-touch" really means.

I visit it from time to time.

[redbeard86]

I love this. I wish hbo still showed it. I'm going to see if i can find it on amazon. Good Stuff.

[nikkicnu]

OMG I remember this movie when I was a kid too. I love that... seeing old movies that I haven't seen for like ten years. I love this movie, I'm going to look for it.

[traboe]

OMG I remember seeing this when i was a little boy and I was like dang she sanging

[iletitrayn]

I still have this movie on VHS...it was the only way I could find it!

This short solidified my choice to dedicate my life to music. Taral Hicks' voice and the Cantor..............

No matter the background music moves.................

[BrickCityDevil2005]

Ive been looking on the internet for this clip for years. I remember when I saw this my mother was in the hospital and it touched me so much

[THUNLALA]

TARAL HICKS----CLASSIC!!!

[kastacio777]

lookat sam rockwell bak when....

[HopiesTM]

please may someone help what is the song called she is singing? this is very beautifully sang and would love the mp3 format

this song is at top of the list with tracy chapman =D

[Ariesbetch]

its called Trouble Of The World. Mahalia Jackson.

[HopiesTM]

Thanks Very Much Rep+ =]

[redlady821]

I love her voice. She sings in my church choir now. She is very talented and beautiful.

[Bellagirl06]

i remember watching this on HBO such a long time ago. she sang so beautifully.

[TheLovelylove]

Oh,I used to LOVEthis! Ya'll are bringing me back, this makes you want to be an entertainer,even if you can't sing!

[trilleststud]

been look 4 this fa yrs

[Vachel1033]

i didnt know she sang so well

[saxcrazy89]

Kenny Garret is sooooo good much love

[senoramariposa]

I so wish this performance was available as an mp3 file.

[mizzzzhot1]

She sung this song.when i heard her singing this it hit me like a blow to the chest i had to sit down.even now all these years later it still hits me hard.

[poponlychild]

I saw this when it aired on HBO many years, my sister and I loved it. My mom still has it on VHS, she recorded it back then. I loved the whole thing but this was the best scene in the film. Taral Hicks gave me chills, she sang so beautifully.

[betatalk357]

Do you still have it on tape??? Please, please, please upload it on youtube! I especially liked the episodes with Steve Zahn as an investment broker who chats it up with Ben Stiller's dad on new investment opportunites.

[betatalk357]

But the ones that really moved me was the woman who put her dog in a kennel, came to nyc, and got stuck in the subway all by herself at night.  She cried and vowed never to put her dog in a kennel ever again.

[betatalk357]

The other had Richard Pryor, I think, and as he was waiting for the train, he saw a suspicious woman on the opposite platform. She was crying, then took her jacket and shoes off, and was preparing to throw herself into an oncoming train. All he could kept doing was tell her, "Miss, step back! Don't do it!" At the last possible moment, before she could leap in front of the train, a man (presumably her husband) came running down the stairs yelling, "Priscella, wait!"

[betatalk357]

After grabbing her, he talked to her as the train went past, and the man watched as her husband hugged her. He picked up her jacket, put it on her, and they walked out of the subway. He fell apart and cried because he was about to see someone end their live and he wasn't able to do much about it. He also cried because he felt so sad that something really bad must've happened to a really nice person in order to drive themself to suicide.

[betatalk357]

And he cried because he felt rejoiced that somebody who loved came down and saved her life. A few minutes later, his train arrived, he wiped away his tears, and got on.

[betatalk357]

The clips were "The 5:24" with Steve Zahn and Jerry Stiller, "Ferri's Heart of Darkness," and "The Manhattan Miracle." In "The Mahattan Miracle," the woman was Anne Heche and the guy trying to stop her from killing herself was Gregory Hines, not Richard Pryor. My bad.

[fxbarn00]

@poponlychild OMG I remember this scene very well and I also remembered seeing this on HBO and this still gives me chills!

[BrickCityBaby628]

@poponlychild I agree. I saw it back then and admit, I had never heard this song before. My mom told me that it was originally done by Mahalia Jackson and was in Imitation of Life...loved it ever since. But this version will always be very special to me. She has an amazing voice.

[xquisites0ul]

My god, that was beautiful.

[ShinoShaw]

Saw this a long time ago. Was thinking of my dad who I lost several years ago. I guess I'm not the only one but this song and her performance of it just brings something out in your soul. I would like to ask her what was on her mind when she did that scene.

[vlunney]

damn.

did those girls feel shamed enough to go back to the old man and return the stuff they stole?

[Ariesbetch]

haha nope!

[FenoaCorp]

Man thats beautiful

[sabrinamessenger61]

Thank you so much, Ms. Dash, for making this available. I remember the first time I saw it. It moved me to tears, it was so beautiful. Happy to see it again after all this time.

[Robinzgrl2]

Powerful, beautiful, makes me cry... Subway Stories is a strong patchwork quilt of the spirit of the NYC underground--the beautiful and the ugly.

[senoramariposa]

heartwrenching stuff

[treeZon1]

wtf...i thought this was bout paintin freights...wtf

[Zachary017]

yes..thank you so much for posting this. i also been lookin for this for along time now. i couldn't really rememer the song or thelady singing..i could only remember the pain and beauty of the song in the scene. When i saw this on tv..way back then..this was the first movie to bring tears to my eyes. I wish i could buy this movie. HBO should do more movies like this. Thanks again..its better than i remebmber.

[broknaro]

one of the best scenes ever created

[emgodhth]

i have been looking for this since i saw it on tv! thank you soooooooo much for posting. taral hicks is beautiful, talented, and incredibly underrated. when i heard that she was a part of this, i had to see it, and she didn't disappoint at all. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING!

[thetrentone]

I thought I might find this clip on ytube and I'm glad I did. This is just as moving as the day I saw it. Thanks for the post!

[sherrille84]

I watch this video every so often... every time I tear up.... Touches my soul, my ma passed and I try to sing the lyrics but I can't never get it out... I love her voice!!!!!

[MzBEAutilBird]

i was just commenting on this video.......i want my daughter to sing me into glory..if i ever have one......Do It girl...show um what That COGIC is like

[curtis75black]

This scene still gets to me after all these years. She blazed this song. If you don't find this touching, you don't have a soul.

[anniebaby99]

she is so beautiful! so talented ! wow... thats the biz!

[ROSHEQUE]

She sung the hell out of this song. The first time I heard this rendetion was right after my mother passed away. I still cry everytime I hear it. Taral could have made Mahalia Jackson cry with this song. Go head Ms.Taral!!!

[dameonhollis]

This brought tears to my eyes when I first saw this to

[tashamont]

This song has always brought tears to my eyes. Such a moving song. I love the way she sings, I wish I could sing like this.

[MissJaynet]

Damn yall i could feel the tears gettin ready to fall from my face. I always said she could sing her ass off!! Taral Hicks another great singer and actress who just doens't get her proper due!

[nicename08]

she sangin her hiney off

[synaker]

Her Sister D'Atra Hicks, is a powerful vocalist, and her gospel screams are held for over two minutes at a time, they both grew up here in NY and if you think she is something, wait til' you see D'Atra Hicks. Voices like that run in the family.

[damierem]

Everytime i watch this , it brings me to tears

[synaker]

my sister died March 10th, 2009, 27 yrs old., my heart is so heavy, i wish i could stop crying.

[WorldChanger81]

I'm really, really sorry for your loss.

[dattia1176]

thank you for this video tonight. i am going to see my mother after this. i know we will meet in heaven or somehwere

[WorldChanger81]

I'm seeing a lot of heartbreaking comments on this video and I just wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss, no matter how long ago it was. God Bless.

[Queen4adisa2c]

Tepher 208, I was just having a snack. graham cookies, yogurt and lemon-ice tea, next thing I knew, tears are rolling down my face............My mom died in Chicago. She went to live with my sister hoping for better times, she got worse. She decided to come, I packed her clothes prepared to ship them out the next week, she died that Thursday. Safiya didn't call to tell me she'd be in the hospital 4 days already!!!! My mom was my "eldest sister", she raised me from age 1. I'll always miss her.

[ohwtfcookie]

this is my favorite scene in the whole movie...just truly amazing!

[apatte4975]

oh my goodness i forgot about this!!!

[goopeyee]

Can someone upload the rosie perez scene please.

[okiefilm]

Julie Dash is a good director but "Love Song" is a supreme embarrasment. It was a total sellout and made for all the wrong reasons and totally unwatchable for a myriad of reasons...

[Tepher208]

I can never watch this without crying, she has such a powerful voice filled with emotion that it gets me every time.

[nath0811]

same here

[mstiff321]

me three...after all these years!

[blackcherryLSM]

goosebumps same here..i cried with her...i love her voice she should do more music

[chilyn95]

I hadn't heard this since the first time it aired and it still gives me goosebumps.

[nath0811]

Yes, me too. And I found myself crying just like the first time...

[tymurren5]

speachless!!

[trazyboy1983]

This came out on HBO as a series called subway stories like earlier 90'S i use to love watchin the episodes...and this was one of my favorite ones.....Taral Hicks got a amazing voice and reDid a Mahalia Jackson classics.....beautifully done.....and thanks 4 adding this......gotta put this in my favorites.....

[asugyrl]

it was about 9 years ago (maybe 8)...a series on HBO....Subway stories...

[damierem]

Damn i was young , an devery tim ei hear thia it just warms my soul!

[mckinneymisses78]

I haven't seen this in years and it still makes me cry!!!

[kimmeee]

yo..this is the bomb. i need it as an mp3. Julie Dash i saw this years ago and has been looking for it ever since.

[bgltv89]

mint song and i mint voice,makes me cry every time......love it xxx

[gadsden555]

do you have the whole movie subway stories?

[sean311973]

Beautiful! both singers are amazing

[HoldUrColours]

do you have the rest of the film?

[Bpanther68]

Powerful performance by Taral Hicks

[studiggy27]

Took me forever to find this video, first saw this when i was like ten on tv and have never forgot it. Powerful stuff

[Dudda42]

Gives me chills every time!!! True talent.

[Bpanther68]

Im not a sensitive dude but I cried when I watched this scene once.

[queenahsilat]

goosebumps.

[Myview246]

Powerful stuff!

had me on the edge of my chair..

[Antoniobrowneyes]

I haven't seen this in so long...it was on HBO when i first saw it, I searched for her name from a Bronx Tale, then for this and I found it AWESOME thanks for putting it on here...Absolutely a God Given Gift.

[hiskisskills]

great voice but she is not longer singing into the phone to her mother.

[neokid0213]

that's because in the course of her singing her mother dies... ''i want to see to see my mother... i'm going home to live with god'' it's a sad song, but i love it through and through

[koolvburnz]

Her singing of that song, will stop anybody in their tracks. Luv It

[ToniBlue]

the greatest bit of singing ive ever heard, without a doubt! i saw this at like 3am on tv like 6 years ago and have never seen it again till now.

[DEEPTHROAT36]

Great!

[kiriaka1972]

I have searched everywhere to watch this again. the whole movie. I remember seeing this when it came out and just sobbing from the heart, I hugged my mother a little tighter that day, and it renewed a sense of urgency in me, that our time here is so short. Best not to waste that time.

[qnzgal84]

it's amazing that someone with this much talent doesn't sell records like some people with little to no talent like mary j blige.

[avitar327]

Absolutely incredible!!!!

[54spiritedwill54]

O wow...chills!

[Jessicat8808]

Thats Singing From Your SOUL!!! AWESOME!!

[Aariestheory]

When I saw this I became an instant fan. I got her cd also even though it didn't do well. I hope she comes back out.

[havenvalley]

One of the best voices of our generation...Taral is music royalty!

[klandry75]

this is the most amazing scene. the way everyone stops what they are doing. how her pain permeates throughout the station. It hurts and inspires at the same time.

[Nezlie857]

I remember I saw this too when it first came out, and she had me feeling like I was losing my father all over again. Id been trying to tell people about it especially when Belly came out and they had NO IDEA what I was talking about...I felt crazy like I was the only person to have seen it, then never again. I love you for posting this...I still get goose bumps and tearyed..Oh, I want to see, to see my Father! I want , I want to See......Sing It Taral.....!

[indyproducer]

a brilliant example of the power music has to transcend the limitations of words and cultural differences

[hayawatta]

its kenny garett

[notgoneconform]

what in the world happened to her, i remember silly and then she just like disappeared

[bradlax4]

i was 13 when i first saw this ....im now 27....been looking ever since

[caramella831]

Taral Hicks can BLOW!!! She is really talented....such a shame that chicks like Cassie can blow up and not her

[anonywho]

I didn't know this was on here. The song that the Jewish man sings, is that the same song that the girl sings?

[bunke874]

Wow I am amazed

[Rsmithljr]

powerful.

[callme72]

2:47 She kills it!