Gladys Knight demonstrates what today's pop singers lack: using phrasing to convey a sense of emotionalism and immediacy. The way she sings these pieces are so individual and have so much integrity. Even the "shouters" like Aretha and Patti have this ability. I miss this kind of true identification with a great song that people like Gladys Knight exemplify. Thanks for uploading.
Antoine Garth aretha, patti, gladys,barbara striesand are all old school singers....what each of these women could do with a note....AMAZING!!...with the evolution of music we are no longer in a time where music is based on the singing ablity of voclist...we are now in a time where it is about the producer of a song not the vocalist singing it...the industry is influx because of this. people are not buy muisc today because quality music is no longer being made.....the industry is no longer manufacturing quality/talented vocalist.....jennifer lopez, janet jackson are mature new school entertainers but have never ever been vocalists. anyone that has ever taken a singing lesson and can hold a note can be considered a singer...a truly gifted vocalist/singer is one who can contol a note from the time is framed in the diaphragm come up past the throat, out the lips and lands on the listeners ears....ie barbara,aretha.....
Phrasing has always been Gladys’s trademark. She will go down as one of the great songstresses of all time. She’s always been my favorite. I love you Ms Knight and thank you for being the soundtrack of my life.
Gladys Knight...what a powerful voice for such a powerful song. She paints a picture of that house as she reminisces. The violinist adds that special feeling to this very poignant melancholy song.
Gladys brings the music to her and powers over the entire orchestra. Notice her stage presence, hand movements, phrasing, and how she tells a story. Her gospel roots are strong, emotional and timeless. Gladys is one of the great singers of our time. And one person disliked this; how is that possible?
Gladys was wonderful. I listened to her when I was a young child because my mother loved her music. I listen to her today because I came to love her soulful sound. Simply beautiful!
Everything about this (for me) is just heaven on earth. The setting/altar, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir silently watching and listening, the singer, the song, the violinist, the orchestra. The orchestras introduction is particularly stunning. I am in complete awe.
I was so fortunate to have see her debut concert at Carnegie Hall. She brought tears to your eyes, and sent shivers down your spine with every song. Between songs, she could not have been more funny, gracious or genuine. She was as lovely a person as her voice is beautiful. An unforgettable night.
The song is special ! as the composer as well ...and Gladys ...with what she was born......... VERY REACH ! AND FREE !! AND VERY SPECIAL ..... I'VE HEARD STREISAND.....BEAUTIFUL...CLASSIC... BUT AS GLDYS ....SUPRISINGLY AMAZING !!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU GLADYS ......A HUMAN BEING SUER TALENTED ....IS A HUMANBEING SUPERTALENTED ...IS YOU !!!! YOUR SOUL ! YOUR TEMPERAMENT ...... AND WHAT & HOW YOU FEEL..... LUCY
Typical top quality from Gladys! Awesome voice as always. Some of the current crop of so called singer should sit up and take notice this is what a female voice should sound like!
So gracious and pleased to embrace the violinist as an integral part of her performance. The diva types - and we all can name them - would never have shared their stage so warmly.
I am so thankful to have experienced singers and musicians of this caliber. Am hoping today's young will someday rediscover and appreciate this level of quality. How sad it is that beautiful ballads are seldom performed anymore.
Wow...the violinist solo is beautiful. Ms. Gladys voice is stronger than ever. It's obvious she's gotten training over the years. Great performance. ? Where are they?....that orchestra is huge!!!
My favorite back in the day and still is, just stand flat foot and use what the Lord has given you. Natural. Gladys, Whitney and Le’Andria, then, then and now.
LOTS OF FEMALE SINGERS HAVE THE GOODS , BUT NONE CAN DELIVER THE WAY THIS LADY CAN .
love you
She is an old school "pro" who can sing and deliver a positive, romantic message.
This woman is an american legend...
She is in a class by herself and is greatly loved. She has been ill.
One of the great vocalist of our time!!! Long live Gladys knight.
It was so nice to see how Gladys so graciously showed her appreciation for the
wonderful violin playing.
Well I have to admit the violin brought me to tears.
Gladys Knight demonstrates what today's pop singers lack: using phrasing to convey a sense of emotionalism and immediacy. The way she sings these pieces are so individual and have so much integrity. Even the "shouters" like Aretha and Patti have this ability. I miss this kind of true identification with a great song that people like Gladys Knight exemplify. Thanks for uploading.
Antoine Garth I agree entirely. An excellent comment!
Antoine Garth aretha, patti, gladys,barbara striesand are all old school singers....what each of these women could do with a note....AMAZING!!...with the evolution of music we are no longer in a time where music is based on the singing ablity of voclist...we are now in a time where it is about the producer of a song not the vocalist singing it...the industry is influx because of this. people are not buy muisc today because quality music is no longer being made.....the industry is no longer manufacturing quality/talented vocalist.....jennifer lopez, janet jackson are mature new school entertainers but have never ever been vocalists. anyone that has ever taken a singing lesson and can hold a note can be considered a singer...a truly gifted vocalist/singer is one who can contol a note from the time is framed in the diaphragm come up past the throat, out the lips and lands on the listeners ears....ie barbara,aretha.....
Well said Antoine Garth. A rare artistry at work here.
Antoine, I couldn't have agreed with you more, nor have said it any better. I love a genuine musical and quality ear; you show that my friend!
Phrasing has always been Gladys’s trademark. She will go down as one of the great songstresses of all time. She’s always been my favorite. I love you Ms Knight and thank you for being the soundtrack of my life.
Look at the generosity of this great artist. She gracefully shares the stage and the song with the young violist. What a warm smile!
I love Mr's. Knight.. I cannot speak for anyone else but to me, she is the Queen of Soul..very classy lady.
+Toni Twitty got that right
and not a phony Queen--a real Queen.
Toni Twitty one of a few great female soul singers. and a voice straight away that you know it's Gladys.
Toni Twitty you spoke me.
Gladys Knight...what a powerful voice for such a powerful song. She paints a picture
of that house as she reminisces. The violinist adds that special feeling to this very poignant melancholy song.
Poignant and beautiful almost beyond description.
she could sing a menu & make it sound good
Will you ever stop bringing tears to my eyes Gladys ?
Love you so much
Just the most wonderful female singer!
Thanx for bringing this one back. The Empress of Soul, Gladys.
Why why why what made me start crying within seconds of hearing her voice , she poured her soul into that performance I love that beautiful woman 💕
Miss Knight is brilliant beyond words loved her for 45 years
Such a beautiful arrangement. The intro is heaven.
Wow....this was so sublime. I can't find words adequate enough to describe how this made me feel. What a night to remember for those who were there.
WOW, violin added to this masterpiece. Nailed it again Miss Knight!
The phrasing....the control...intonation. Simply amazing & gifted.
Gladys brings the music to her and powers over the entire orchestra. Notice her stage presence, hand movements, phrasing, and how she tells a story. Her gospel roots are strong, emotional and timeless. Gladys is one of the great singers of our time. And one person disliked this; how is that possible?
Gladys slid right into Home from the WIZ. You go GURRRLLLLL!!!!
my favourite song of all time , written by my favourite song writers of all time , sung by my favourite soul singer of all time, i must be in heaven
A wonderful rendition of this beautiful song nobody sings like Miss Gladys.
man.. that violin line is so beautiful..
Gladys was wonderful. I listened to her when I was a young child because my mother loved her music. I listen to her today because I came to love her soulful sound. Simply beautiful!
Wow! Goosebumps while listening. Singing Legend Gladys Knight and violinist Jenny Oaks Baker! I'm a fan.
Everything about this (for me) is just heaven on earth. The setting/altar, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir silently watching and listening, the singer, the song, the violinist, the orchestra. The orchestras introduction is particularly stunning. I am in complete awe.
What a powerful magnificent voice she has!
I love her sultry contralto voice........Awesome!!!!!
Gladys Knight is a American treasure. Always classy and beautiful. And will always be loved
Oh how my mum loved her music, have all on vinyl. Miss you mum XXXX
I was so fortunate to have see her debut concert at Carnegie Hall. She brought tears to your eyes, and sent shivers down your spine with every song. Between songs, she could not have been more funny, gracious or genuine. She was as lovely a person as her voice is beautiful. An unforgettable night.
HOW CAN YOU NOT HAVE A LUMP IN YOUR THROAT WHILE LISTENING TO THIS SONG THE STRINGS OH MY GOD...THIS IS MUSIC AT IT'S BEST...WHEW !!!!!!!!
Gladys is the Empress of Soul and that woman knows how to rip the violin , shes a beast!!!
The song is special ! as the composer as well ...and Gladys ...with what she was born......... VERY REACH ! AND FREE !! AND VERY SPECIAL .....
I'VE HEARD STREISAND.....BEAUTIFUL...CLASSIC... BUT AS GLDYS ....SUPRISINGLY AMAZING !!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU GLADYS ......A HUMAN BEING SUER TALENTED ....IS A HUMANBEING SUPERTALENTED ...IS YOU !!!! YOUR SOUL ! YOUR TEMPERAMENT ...... AND WHAT & HOW YOU FEEL..... LUCY
One Of My Favorite songs sung by an awesomely beautiful and powerfully soulfull voice.
Amazing Voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an great rendition to this song.
Typical top quality from Gladys! Awesome voice as always. Some of the current crop of so called singer should sit up and take notice this is what a female voice should sound like!
One of my favorite singers, she alway's give me the goosebumps!!!
The most Underrated R&B singer ever!!!!!!!!!! Amazing
Look!!! Can't nobody do it like Gladys!!! I Love This Lil Old Angelic Voiced Lady!!
Masterclass...
Gladys is Gladys...she's one of the greatest...but can you believe the violinist? Oh my God...that was fabulous.
They complemented each other beautifully. What talent!
Sang it honey...amazingly beautiful, Gladys the baddest!
What a beautiful song, my God! It's so exciting to hear it, no matter what the interpreter!
Burt Bacharach and Hal David, two music giants!
So gracious and pleased to embrace the violinist as an integral part of her performance. The diva types - and we all can name them - would never have shared their stage so warmly.
I love you Gladys!!! Awesome!!
Absolutely beautiful.
I cried.....this is beautiful.....just simply....beautiful.
Man that vibrato! The tone and power are amazing. ❤
Who’s watching this in 2018?
I am so thankful to have experienced singers and musicians of this caliber. Am hoping today's young will someday rediscover and appreciate this level of quality. How sad it is that beautiful ballads are seldom performed anymore.
Mama Glady's is a powerhouse vocalist!!! Legendary!
Soul as deep as you like it
Absolute Magic as usual !!!!
Gladys oh Gladys, you sing like no other.
Bravo!!! Encore!!! Simply the best!!
Gladys always made it look and sound so easy. What a gal!
I wanna see the rest of it !
That was so beautiful and soothing. Even the violin solo was good. I love Gladys!
So Much Grace, Class and Elegance........SANG It Sista' Gladys!!!!
i miss my mama
I love this woman and these medley's
This is just exceptional. A true artist.
Love Gladys Knight such a beautiful person and a very talented singer god bless you
I love Gladys and her version of this song.. also that of Dionne's.. both great
Wow...the violinist solo is beautiful. Ms. Gladys voice is stronger than ever. It's obvious she's gotten training over the years. Great performance. ? Where are they?....that orchestra is huge!!!
I'm only in at 1:15 and I'm speechless. Gladys is a Goddess.
Gave me goosebumps😱😱😂💖💖
pure class.
Give value to those who have value. The creator made no difference .
Congratulations
Amazing
Absolutely Wonderful!
May 28: Happy birthday to the incomparable Miss Gladys Knight. Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, Largo3point0. Blessings
when someone says the word "class" everyone see's Gladys face
The one dislike is either deaf or dead.
OMG Gladys you betta sing that thing............
Man, I wish I knew how to play the violin! Gladys know she killt that song. I have goosebumps!
Thank you Miss Glady,s !!!
You are my Angel !!!!!!
God Bless you !!!!
BEAUTIFUL!
My favorite back in the day and still is, just stand flat foot and use what the Lord has given you. Natural. Gladys, Whitney and Le’Andria, then, then and now.
Je t'aime Gladys!!! Elle chante comme ange!!! She is amazing!!!!
Yes one of the very very best
great version of this singers song
Bacharach didn't make it easy
I can feel her soul !
Beautiful just beautiful I have tears in my eyes!
Wow spine tingling performance by all 🙏🏻
Great arrangement fantastic voice lovely violinist performs a duet with with Ms. Knight
I love her!!!!
Magic, magic et encore exceptionnellement Magic !!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Goosebumps. I love Gladys
Gladys Great singing. And that violinist, WOW, she can get down.
A very nice song....
Gladys, pura emoção, magnifica, acompanhada de uma violinista maravilhosa.
LOVELY, and sweet by the Empress of Soul Gladys Knight.
Arguably one the best clips I've seen on TH-cam and that says a lot!!!
Two of my favorite songs. love her rendistions
very classy lady soul
Wonderful
This is so beautiful, nice version of Luther's song.
Actually Dionne Warwick sang it first. It was from the movie of the same name.