Hi everyone. The truth is, I sing alto because I like to. No. I love to. When Vision was formed, there were more sopranos than altos, so I was allowed to stay in the alto section...It fulfilled a wish of mine to sing with Maurette some day, too...but when Richard says, "Van, I need you to sing soprano" --whether in the studio or live-- I say a little prayer, and march my very grateful self to the soprano section--which by the way, is held down very well....Pray for us. Love ya.
O wow! Vanessa, with your anointed minister and awesome sAnger self, welcome to youtube! You're not an impostor right lol? LOL at "I say a little prayer". I can imagine you saying... "God please don't let me pass out on the vamp!"
I will add a comment as a male..Vanessa has been asked to sing soprano by Richard..she declined...Being a tenor I also sing alto naturally..and I also sing soprano excellently too..my leader would not let me sing soprano for an entire recording say 10 songs, alto maybe..bcuz after a while indeed your vocals starts phasing...take for example Blanche and Lejuene from D. Lawrence..they sing tenor to preserve their voices especially if you have a high lead to do..it's a strategy..safe one.
Probably because she wants to save her upper register as she ages...or because she knows that even though she has the high notes, she can't STAY up there like a soprano could. That's the difference b/w a soprano and a half-soprano(mezzo). Like Leontyne once said sing on your interest, not your principal.
You are so right. Even when she could get up to the high notes, she couldn't stay there, except once in a green moon on a random good voice day. She is not a soprano. Another example is Melissa Bell who sings up to C# after high C on one video (search: Melissa Bell Youthful Praise), and comments start asking why she sings alto lol. Still more examples: Judith Mcallister, Melonie Daniels... the list goes on. I can hit 1st alto notes, but I cannot sing (stay in) tenor.
You think she tears it up HERE, imagine singing next to her in choir at church....when we were in gospel and mass choir together I'd have the unfortunate luck of singing next to her....sometimes you just wanna say, Lord I think you'll forgive me if I lipsync this one and let Vanessa do her thing.
I would say for you to instead ask fort that type of POWER so you don't have to shorten yourself from praising... GET yo BLESSIN yo don't ever shorten yourself for anything... It serves no good and hends how much of a blessing you could actually be... =)
Vanessa always seems to remind me of Stephanie Mills
anderson25able 3 months ago
Amen Ameeeeen!
B2kcookies 5 months ago
I met her a few months ago! She is so humble and gives great words of encouragement.
mrego2010 7 months ago
AMAZING!! GOD IS GREAT! :)
JeremyRayBorders 8 months ago
this is a very nice song... and she is a very pretty lady..
4lyfejj 10 months ago
i was just thinking about this song, glad i found it - thanks
jc2007rose 11 months ago
Says it all. Thank you for sharing!
SunflowerAim 1 year ago
what a beautiful rendition! Vanessa, you may come and sing at our church anytime! LOL. awesome!
praisehymn247 1 year ago
where is the rest of the song at?
joureny 1 year ago
@joureny That's all of it. This segues into "Your Love Divine"
PrazHymn83 1 year ago
@PrazHymn83 awwwwwwww man
joureny 1 year ago
i cry everytime i hear this song.
ProudScotsmanRex 1 year ago
I love this song
Godsfavor4u 1 year ago
I love the way she sings this.
Worme95 1 year ago
She's a monster singer, and so unassuming!
chosson76 1 year ago
JESUS!!!!! =)
koreanwutard 1 year ago
i love u Lord
boroque88 1 year ago
@boroque88 a-men
chernason 1 year ago
What a sweet song indeed.
LatitoRahming 1 year ago
omg!!!! vanessa williams is amazing and soooo pretty
tay901000 1 year ago
She sounds sorta like Tremaine Hawkins...same power, vibrato, color and strength! What an anointing from the Father!
kingdombread 1 year ago
She sounds sorta like Tremaine Hawkins...same power, vibrato, color and strength! What an anointing from the Father!
kingdombread 1 year ago
Hi everyone. The truth is, I sing alto because I like to. No. I love to. When Vision was formed, there were more sopranos than altos, so I was allowed to stay in the alto section...It fulfilled a wish of mine to sing with Maurette some day, too...but when Richard says, "Van, I need you to sing soprano" --whether in the studio or live-- I say a little prayer, and march my very grateful self to the soprano section--which by the way, is held down very well....Pray for us. Love ya.
artsong28 2 years ago
O wow! Vanessa, with your anointed minister and awesome sAnger self, welcome to youtube! You're not an impostor right lol? LOL at "I say a little prayer". I can imagine you saying... "God please don't let me pass out on the vamp!"
okebaram 2 years ago
@artsong28 Hi if you are Vanessa Williams..I LOVE YOU!! and where can we buy your stuff
ineedya123 1 year ago
@ineedya123 This is not Vanessa's page, but she's a friend of mine. You can buy both of her CDs on Amazon.com
PrazHymn83 1 year ago
@PrazHymn83 ineedya123 was talking to artsong28 which is actually Vanessa's youtube :)
okebaram 1 year ago
@okebaram Oops. You're right. Correct. I didn't see that he was talking directly to her.
PrazHymn83 1 year ago
@ineedya123 Awww...Thanks....Just go to Amazon.com, and type 'Vanessa Williams Gospel' in the search engine...: )
artsong28 1 year ago
I will add a comment as a male..Vanessa has been asked to sing soprano by Richard..she declined...Being a tenor I also sing alto naturally..and I also sing soprano excellently too..my leader would not let me sing soprano for an entire recording say 10 songs, alto maybe..bcuz after a while indeed your vocals starts phasing...take for example Blanche and Lejuene from D. Lawrence..they sing tenor to preserve their voices especially if you have a high lead to do..it's a strategy..safe one.
singerrov 2 years ago
why is she in the alto section?
internetfan2005 2 years ago
i been askin that same question for the longest tyme.... but now her voice is changing to fit the alto section
malealto11 2 years ago
Probably because she wants to save her upper register as she ages...or because she knows that even though she has the high notes, she can't STAY up there like a soprano could. That's the difference b/w a soprano and a half-soprano(mezzo). Like Leontyne once said sing on your interest, not your principal.
JayBeeThree 2 years ago
You are so right. Even when she could get up to the high notes, she couldn't stay there, except once in a green moon on a random good voice day. She is not a soprano. Another example is Melissa Bell who sings up to C# after high C on one video (search: Melissa Bell Youthful Praise), and comments start asking why she sings alto lol. Still more examples: Judith Mcallister, Melonie Daniels... the list goes on. I can hit 1st alto notes, but I cannot sing (stay in) tenor.
okebaram 2 years ago
Wonderful, Ms. Vanessa! Would like to see more of you!
Albizzie23 2 years ago
Oh how He lives you and me!
I live now for HIM
peaceseeka 2 years ago
whoaaaa- I love this- song powerful. Sin Sista' !!
shieldsff 2 years ago
You think she tears it up HERE, imagine singing next to her in choir at church....when we were in gospel and mass choir together I'd have the unfortunate luck of singing next to her....sometimes you just wanna say, Lord I think you'll forgive me if I lipsync this one and let Vanessa do her thing.
bougiegirl 2 years ago
I would say for you to instead ask fort that type of POWER so you don't have to shorten yourself from praising... GET yo BLESSIN yo don't ever shorten yourself for anything... It serves no good and hends how much of a blessing you could actually be... =)
datboywitdemvocals06 2 years ago
tear it up vanessa! she iz a beast and i love her!!!!!!!
malealto11 2 years ago
Sing Sis. Vanessa! I have the privelege of hearing her every sunday at church and she saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaangs...trust me!
muziksoulchild82 2 years ago
Oh wow! That IS a privilege!
okebaram 2 years ago
speachless
worshipindance 3 years ago
Hallelujah!!!!
herbybassy 3 years ago
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herbybassy 3 years ago
Check out Carol riddick she sounds like this girl!
amarvinwinansfan 3 years ago
Simply Brilliant!!!!
leecallender 3 years ago
Love this...could you upload the song following this one. I think it's called "Your love Divine". I loved the way she ad-libs on that one. Thanks.
Lauriette31 3 years ago
It's on youtube right now. search for Richard Smallwood your love divine and you'll find it.
okebaram 3 years ago
Yup....I just uploaded it today! Enjoy, everyone!
PrazHymn83 3 years ago
I LOVE Vanessa! Her ministry is so awesome and annointed.
I SO enjoy hearing her sing.
MzNayNay2U 3 years ago
omg prazhym keep these videos coming from the healing and persuaded albums i love it LOL
bkmustang07 3 years ago