'82 Tonys--Dreamgirls "And I'm Telling You"

Jennifer Holliday, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine, and other original cast members perform "It's All Over" and "And I'm Telling You (I'm Not Going)" on the 1982 Tony Awards.

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[Craig Long]

One of the great mysteries in the universe is how she did this every single night on Broadway.

[b017ni3]

All the little kids who leave comments like, "she sounds too angry" or "she's yelling too much" on clips of Jessica Sanchez or Jennifer Hudson singing this song should be forced to watch this.

They obviously don't understand that this is EXACTLY how it was intended to be sung, and ANYTHING less is unacceptable.

It is not a polite little love song, it is an angry and defiant declaration of Effie's devotion to Curtis.

[alhambra spain]

she is the real deal, i love her so much!

[Shilohnouvelle]

If you are going to be in New York City on June 10th- she will be at the Apollo Theater.

[BryneShawn]

before I die, I want to hear her singing this song in front of me..........

[vinicomandos]

1 word:" -The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"

[hotrodius]

Mind-blowing technique and emoting. How'd you like to try to follow THAT performance

[Steven Bely]

There are many great songs, and every once in a while, there are a few unbelievable performances. OMG.....what a gift to mankind. Transforms mere music into a river of emotion. Thank you Effie!!!

[Liz Vandervest]

OMFG...that was the best singing I have ever seen. Jennifer Holliday should be the only one to ever sing this song!! No matter how many times I see her sing this, I always, always get goose bumps. Whenever I need a pick me up - I watch this video. She is amazing!

[negyms]

Good singers sing the words... Great singers sing the song! It takes a whole other level of performer to stay in character, sing the song with emotion and on top op all that.... be one of the most amazing vocal musicians to ever walk this earth. I rest my case!

[Victor Grisiatis]

saw this in 1982 when it was the talk of nyc. you simply HAD to see it!