Black Butterfly - Deniece "Niecy" Williams

[lifeisgood4430]

This is one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard, the lyrics are real deep i'm so glad DW sang it too she has a very powerful voice, i love it!

[bullfranthrow]

I wish she had done a duet with Michael Jackson

[mobonce]

Tribute to the Late Great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thanks, j5muscle

[TheLilmizaka]

This is a song about a struggle that u can overcome !!!! I LOVE IT !!

[ioanalazar1]

Great song! Thanks!

[emmettk]

As a proud black man I must point out that the lyrics of this song show a powerfully eloquent understanding of the struggles and promise of the black experience. It was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil- both white. Contrary to our current political landscape, we truly do have the ability empathize with each other. I thank them both for this beautiful song.

[earl4941]

where is she,damn!

[j5muscle]

It is a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

[TheLilmizaka]

@j5muscle no it aint

[monamorlipz]

Still sends chills down my back.

[pinkrhythm04]

I SOOOOOOOOOOOO LOOVE THIS SONG...

[mickeyjan19]

It is a universal song that she be inspirational to all black people.

[EFunkRock]

@mickeyjan19 Here here. We could use more songs like this in today's world, as well as today's music.

[zyavia2008]

@mickeyjan19 and white like me

[caracasis]

It will be my honor to record this song. Thank you Deniece Williams for leaving an indelible voiceprint!

[MystroMusicMan]

One of THE GREATEST songs ever written and performed by one of THE GREATEST voices to ever sing it!

[MrNathan791]

deniece you are truely a songbird. this song really touch me when i first heard it back in '84, and i can still feel that chill up my spine when hear it even now. thanks for posting.

[Tammyceo]

This is one of my favorite old time songs....."Black Butterfly, sailed across the waters tell your sons and daughters what the struggle brings....Black Butterfly, set the skies on fire, rise up even higher, so the ageless winds of time can catch your wings" -Deniece Williams

[JazzyPatrick45]

heard on 107.5 N.Y. on subway ~very sincere

[BIGBOSSandTHEDOLL]

This should be the Black woman's anthem.

[DISCOVEGASGUY]

This song is so unbelievably incredible !!! It's really a gift from God. It's currently #41 on my Top 5000 Songs Of All Time.

[moodindigo5]

Simply beautiful...

thanks for sharing!

[SuperAV21]

I happen 2 have an older sister who has da same name as da singer (Xpect da spellin' on da 1st name, D-e-n-i-s-e), born 10/21/1983. Other than that, I love this song of Nicey's. Peace, y'all.

[demaris2]

she spelled that way . My middle is the same too but This singer spelled it different.

[mookbear2001]

az far az im cncrnd, thiz iz 1 of the bst sngz of all time!..makez me thnk deeply bout a nation of ppl who othrz hv tried 2 kp dwn, but fnd wayz 2 arize...it makez me thnk of maya angelouz "still i rize" & the life cycle of a bttrfly...read up on that...simply amazin from strt 2 fnsh, the life of a bttrfly!...thnk GOD 4 trns4mation!

[mffan]

Sent to me by my new "lady of my life". BEAUTIFUL. Thank You!

[mochanflowerz]

AMAZING....and Timeless!!!

Thank you for the beautiful video!

[motherofanactress]

This song is not about or for black ppl.. it's a wonderful song about overcoming adversities.. Anyone can relate to it.

[rchilds59]

This song is written by, about, recorded by and for black people. Because you can "relate to it," doesn't mean that you can lay claim to it. Your people tried to also say that Bob Marley's music wasn't about or for back people. Keep trying to rewrite history. We know better.

[hotjavon]

It really is for black ppl. I mean anyone can relate to it but most of stuff is black problems.

[Screamingdk]

Tiny minded fool,our problems impact even your dumb ass. If you can't relate as a human being then you've got serious problems.

[foxfuzzy]

How could you not love this song?!? This woman's vocal range and manipulation is not to be rivaled, by any standards, even today. Brilliant, just sheer damn brilliant....

[Ryder9079]

I danced this song with a young lady for her birthday at Terrace on the Park. My uncle Jerome and aunt Peggy set it up!

[gracie5061]

could someone explain to me what this song is about? Is it about the struggle of the black people overcoming oppression and their struggles or what. I love the song regardless. I agree with BlakeBarbieDoll about what she said for this being the black womans anthem!! : D

[JLJ310]

I first heard it when I was 13, then it was played at my Winter Formal/Cotillion.

I love this song and I love the woman who sung it.

Thank you, Deniece Williams!!

[trinasmi]

I sung this song at a graduation.

[aazia123]

this song makes me feel special, it makes me wanna cry.

[palmiccz]

That chorus would kill me. Unbelievable powerfull song

[BlakeBarbieDoll]

This song should be every Black Woman's anthem.

Her voice is BEYOND angelic.

[MystroMusicMan]

@BlakeBarbieDoll only for Black women? Not the men too? Didn't know it was a 'one-gender' song. Sounds universal to me.

[BlakeBarbieDoll]

@MystroMusicMan If you find inspiration in it, more power to you.

[MystroMusicMan]

@BlakeBarbieDoll yea.. ok.

[AvlDao]

Her 1984 "Black Butterfly" has grown on me over the years.....monstrously great songwriting (I have to find out who wrote this gem) and instrumentation, and her oh-so-gifted vocals make it stellar.

Yup, the hair stand up when this plays!!

[MystroMusicMan]

@AvlDao "Black Butterfly" was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Produced by George Duke (one of my favorite producers!).

[AvlDao]

@MystroMusicMan  Thanks for the info on the creative team behind this classic.

[MystroMusicMan]

@AvlDao You're more than welcome. Glad I could help. :)

[koladrops]

The sheer power of this song ALWAYS gives me goose bumps! It so clearly speaks to my soul.

[jacb630]

Another classic from the songbird "Niecy."

This should go down as one of the greatest songs of all time.

[mrswayed1]

Best song ever

[obdiane]

This song is about the struggle of the black race. I love it.

[isnami6457]

She is truly an underrated singer.She does have the voice of an angel.I love Free which I think is one of her best songs ever!

[rhoomsy]

I agree.She ,like Randy Crawford, has yet to receive her true dues.Brilliant singers.

[msblkbutterfly1979]

Klassic!!! Beautiful klassic!!! I love this song! It's personal for me~

[719kai719]

Denise Williams another great singer !I think that at one time she sang background for Stevie wonder or some other legendary singer before she went solo! I loved Black Butterfly , espcially because I'm a ablack butterfly! I also loved Silly and Lets hear it from the boys"

[breezi1baby]

THIS IS A POWERFUL SONG

[tweet0626]

@ - Totally agree, what an inspirational song. I've loved since I first heard it, many moons ago!

[tbaby6575]

this song is still one of fav....it really means black people we are so lovely

[bridgetp330]

one of my all time favorite songs...beautiful....I thought of this song the day that Obama was elected to the presidency.

[donatello1]

Old school...Love it!

[Lacrymosa143]

this song kinda sounds fast forwarded. is it? i never heard it before

[YourMamasHangOut]

No, it isn't.

[jasminerecords]

I think this is a beautiful song about how we have come to be as we are today. She is so pretty by the way.

[wickedmann7]

Barack Obama should used this song at his presidential victory speech This song encompass the struggle of Black Americans and the Dream.

[blackguynorlando]

You know what is so funny. I was watching a live version and thought the same thing.

[donnasw1234]

You are so right. When I hear it, It feels my eart wit suc hope and pride.

[donnasw1234]

Yes, It does. I had the same thought

[boogmya]

sorry i ment to press the other one sorry.

[d181cw1]

That would have been beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Toobad2tuchU]

I know ir's hard to belive but I related to her REALLLY

[wutzupfool]

Another outstanding Gary, Indiana vocalist!!!

[sweett4ever]

I love this song!!! It is so encouraging!!! Thanks for posting!!!

[mixerup2dabeet]

She has the voice of an angel and has left her mark in my heart.

[vanrobertharris]

This was a inspriational song for dark-skinned people in the 80's.....I'm one of them.

[scarletngold]

Beautiful song!

[theseeker61]

Niecy's my girl ... Miss hearing her vocals. Black Butterfly has always taken me to some interesting places.