Jessye Norman walked through the racism, the ignorance, the nonsense of this world, with her head held high and a voice that came from the angels. She was not a great Black human being, she was a great example of the best within us, and for those who have stupid things to say about her, how sad how very sad that you can't even see the divine within us.
Mugsy Peabody classy educated and talented woman she was. She was a great example. Color has no place and in Europe she was adored. Sadly Some places in America can’t see beyond the color. Too bad for them. They are the ignorant ones so as this song says, Walk on.
Jessye Norman sings the American Dream. Against all odds, we strive for what has never been accomplished in the history of mankind. And no, Jessye Norman was revered all over the world because she was the finest female singer in the world. She was NOT a "victim" of systemic racism, but an angel singing God's purest Love.
How fortunate we were to be blessed by the sharing of jesseye’ unlimited powers of singing. She was so intelligent, and at ease I’m the courts of foreign world leaders as well as entertaining with her own family when she had a break ! Everyone was special to Ms.Norman She was deeply envolved In the establishment of schools teaching youngsters fine arts envlved in estamlishinh afret - schoolout great example of
Absolutely bawling my eyes out in quarantine in 2020. As many tears as I'm crying, this angel's voice brings me comfort during these hard times. I'm glad you are watching over us, Ms. Norman.
Sie war die beste Opernsängerin die wir weltweit hatten und eine liebevolle und mitfühlende Seele in Menschen-Gestalt .Ich kann mich nicht satt hören an ihrer Stimme. Sie hat auf Erden ein riesengrosses Loch hinterlassen. GOTT SEGNE SIE. 🙏🙏🌈🌟🌹🌹🌹
One of the greatest singers of the century has to put up with people who are worried about her hair and clothes. how absolutely pathetic.! This is about music. Jessye you are a great "kick ass" singer and the world should be grateful ! Don't worry about the "arm-chair experts" !!
Brian, I couldn't agree with you more on this. The gown here is identical, if not the same, as she wore for the portrait on her album "Spirituals"... her hairstyle is different. The simplicity of the offerings can be so off putting...
It brought me to tears. Her loss and her magnificent incomparable voice. To me, she was the voice of the 20th Century. I was in the Philharmonia Chorus when she sang the role of Jocasta in Stravinsky's, Aedipus Rex with the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Seji Ozawa. I have never heard a voice like it. I met her after the performance and her charisma was remarkable as well. She was very gracious. I will never forget that evening. RIP Jessye.
A big lady, in every way. Her personality shines through every performance, and she never fails to move me. Whatever she sings, she sings from her heart, and my God what a big heart it was.
Reunited with all the world's best , she's joining Aretha Franklin, Billie Holliday, Whitney , Freddie Mercury, more names I just can't name one by one,......RIP !
Junior, oh no, the people you named are performers/singers/entertainers definitely not in the realm of Jessie Norman. Few will ever master or equal her accomplishments.
Reunited where and how? They’re ALL dead, in their graves, awaiting the second coming of Christ. If they and we are faithful and make it to heaven then perhaps we may see them again someday.
I would like to know who the 22 people are, who have no taste, who gave this thumbs down! I hope they are able to achieve a tiny portion of the greatness she has. What a voice- and what a particularly moving and enchanting arrangement of one of my favorites!
Oh ! Why am I weeping ? Jessye Noorman's bravery and her ability to sing her heart out to the audience just gives me goosebumps .. stunning beautiful lady .
Jessie has a voice and the ability to deliver that voice in a way that is second to no other. One could apply every superlative in the book to her, and still be stuck for words,!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Madame, you have been a shining star in my life, bringing joy and emotion with your wonderful voice. I am eternally grateful to you for your magnificent talent and your kind heart. RIP Great Lady, thank you.
She will be missed. I was a young opera singer and musical theater actor when I had the opportunity to hear one of her recitals. So versatile, her voice was angelic and powerful. She is a symbol of strength for all people. She conquered not only the glass ceiling but the racial fortress as well. She is forever an icon.
Dear Jessie, though you have now joined the choir of angels, your angelic voice still blesses us in ways we don’t realize because you lived your life as a shining example of how to face obstacles and rise above them to become a role model, not just as a singer, but as a singular human being who left this world a better place than she found it. Godspeed dear Jessye, and I pray to see you and hear your beautiful and magnificent voice again! Sing on, Jessye, sing with the heavenly hosts! God bless you!
I never compare spectacular talent, but you might like to check out Claramae Turner for another outstanding presentation. Both women take your breath away.
I have head and watched this amazing video 3 times. It brings me tears. Such a great artist Such an interpreter. You feel the emotions while you glory in the sound and the musicianship. BRAVA How blessed we have been to have experienced the art of this great singer.
A National and International treasure we can only be thankful for having known her. Her talent, beauty and personality she was "A woman for all seasons" and will be remembered as such. Who she is and what she did she did not do it just the young boys and girls in Augusta Ga but she elevated each one of us by her personality and her voice, by het talent and her genius.
She is so magnificent. She's one of the greatest singers in the world. May God flourish Ms J. Norman with abundance blessings. I love, love, love, love her performances.
What an incredible voice. I had the privilege of seeing her Sieglinde at the Met about 30 years ago. It was wonderful, but it is her Four Last Songs that I play over and over.
What a powerful and magnificent voice from a very beautiful Lady. I just listened to her sing "You'll never walk alone" (from 2002). I am sad to learn of her passing. I think she is singing in Heaven and the Angels are rejoicing. Rest in Peace Jessye Norman.
She was my crutch to walk me thru the swamp when in deepest dispair. Her voice, her strength helped me to go on and overcome. She was an embodiment of divine for me. RIP dear Jessye, you were from another world.
A great gift to humanity. First heard this song as a teenager. It never ceases to bring tears to my heart. Jessye Norman raises it several levels. Thank you and may God's Angels hear your voice. 🌹🌹💖💖
I just thank you. I will never forget the happiest evening after your concert. My friend and i didn t need a word to share the happiness on the way home. We just looked each other and laught and looked each other and laught with the happiness you ve shared for us all from the heaven. 🍀
If you cannot see the artistry at this age...the off notes was done purposely...Just shows how in touch she was with her instrument she was...amazing!RIP Queen!!
Jessye Norman não cantava com a voz, somente, mas com o corpo e com a alma. Que incrível! Obrigado, Jessye, por nos agraciar com tamanho talento, lenda imortal!
I don't have many regrets, but I do wish I could have seen her live. I feel like a fraud, but her voice has provided SO much joy, and I can't quite articulate why. One of a kind
Great Goddess Almighty what a beautiful voice, that just brings you to tears, leaves you spellbound in awe. RIP Beautiful Nubian Goddess with the voice of an angel.
I saw her once as I was rushing through Heathrow Airport to catch a flight. Oh how I wish I had had just a few moments to speak to her and tell her just what joy she bought to us. My mother adored her and that is the GREATEST accolade that could be paid to anyone.
Having had the ultimate gift of meeting Mrs. Norman on invitation backstage at the DC John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts....I needed to hear her sing this song today. Mrs. Norman thank you for being you. Please view her interview with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden......please!!!!
I never understood racists! For me, this is an impossible phenomenon among people! From the first time I heard Jessie Norman, she became my favorite singer along with Montserrat Caballe, Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland, Renata Tibaldi and other singers of the world! I am white, European. But from childhood I loved and still love Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Aretta Franklin, Billy Holliday, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder ... I have many recordings of these great singers and listen to them with great pleasure along with the singer Edith Piaf, Whitney Houston , Michael Jackson… I love watching movies with comedian Whoopi Goldberg! It all depends on the upbringing of the person. I was always depressed when I heard Nazi cries from people or words addressed to people of a different nationality, a different skin color! This should not be!!! All people are equal! no one can choose their parents, the country in which to be born, skin color, nationality! We are all human. And we all consider ourselves superior in development to the animal world. But, looking at how we treat each other among people, we can say that we are lower than the representatives of the animal world! It's time to be HUMAN!!!
Her breath control is like none other!
Practice! Practice! Practice! She was a magnificent lady in every way!
The most stirring version of this song ever! What a voice she had. May she rest in peace. The world lost a beautiful talent when she passed.
Listen to Mahalia Jackson’s version. I think hers is the most stirring.
Jessye Norman was a true treasure! Her voice and breath control was astounding!! RIP beautiful Jessye!!
Jessye Norman walked through the racism, the ignorance, the nonsense of this world, with her head held high and a voice that came from the angels. She was not a great Black human being, she was a great example of the best within us, and for those who have stupid things to say about her, how sad how very sad that you can't even see the divine within us.
Mugsy Peabody classy educated and talented woman she was. She was a great example. Color has no place and in Europe she was adored. Sadly Some places in America can’t see beyond the color. Too bad for them. They are the ignorant ones so as this song says, Walk on.
Unfortunately, racism lives all over the world. Ms. Norman spoke of having encounter racism especially early on in her career.
Thank you for your beautiful and heart touching comment.
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I adored this remarkable woman.
Her grace will live on in our memories.
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Jessye Norman sings the American Dream. Against all odds, we strive for what has never been accomplished in the history of mankind. And no, Jessye Norman was revered all over the world because she was the finest female singer in the world. She was NOT a "victim" of systemic racism, but an angel singing God's purest Love.
THIS!!
What a gift Ms. Norman is to us all....and I say "is" and not "was" as her legacy, soul, perfection will live on forever.
A life well lived...
A talent well served.
I am heartbroken.
Can you explain the reason for this comment in a language that nobody is able to understand ? Is is\t a joke ?
Lake Ariel 18436 : What do you not understand, Lake?
How fortunate we were to be blessed by the sharing of jesseye’ unlimited powers of singing. She was so intelligent, and at ease I’m the courts of foreign world leaders as well as entertaining with her own family when she had a break ! Everyone was special to Ms.Norman She was deeply envolved In the establishment of schools teaching youngsters fine arts envlved in estamlishinh afret - schoolout great example of
@@e.conboy4286 your words are so pertinent. She had/has an impact and is timely, today.
The world wept with you.
Beautiful voice. This hymn makes me cry.
Hardly a hymn. It’s from a Rogers and Hammerstein musical. Beautiful song though.
If this performance doesn't bring you to tears, you have no soul!
This performance did indeed bring tears to my eyes😢
Absolutely bawling my eyes out in quarantine in 2020. As many tears as I'm crying, this angel's voice brings me comfort during these hard times. I'm glad you are watching over us, Ms. Norman.
Just think how that will make her feel knowing that she has had that effect on people long after she left.
Sie war die beste Opernsängerin die wir weltweit hatten und eine liebevolle und mitfühlende Seele in Menschen-Gestalt .Ich kann mich nicht satt hören an ihrer Stimme.
Sie hat auf Erden ein riesengrosses Loch hinterlassen.
GOTT SEGNE SIE.
🙏🙏🌈🌟🌹🌹🌹
Ja und auch weiterhin ausüben wird.
Ein Mensch, wie es in dieser immer kälteren Welt nur noch wenige gibt.
Ich vermisse sie unendlich.
🙏🙏🙏🌈🌟
What an incredible song and unforgettable Jessye xxxxx
Jessye will not walk alone! Rest in peace and love.
One of the greatest singers of the century has to put up with people who are worried about her hair and clothes. how absolutely pathetic.! This is about music. Jessye you are a great "kick ass" singer and the world should be grateful ! Don't worry about the "arm-chair experts" !!
AMEN, AMEN!
Brian, I couldn't agree with you more on this. The gown here is identical, if not the same, as she wore for the portrait on her album "Spirituals"... her hairstyle is different. The simplicity of the offerings can be so off putting...
With you on how pathetic it is, Brian, but hopefully she's above worrying about it herself. It's us that get annoyed!
Ab Fab- why not just tax the stupid people- the stupidity tax! Start around 2 minutes--th-cam.com/video/os-CL1WylyU/w-d-xo.html
In that case 40% of Americans would be charged. Particularly but not only lately.
The best version I've ever heard.
Ms. Norman conveyed this version of the song with such power and compassion....I had goosebumps!!! Absolutely Wonderful!
It brought me to tears. Her loss and her magnificent incomparable voice. To me, she was the voice of the 20th Century. I was in the Philharmonia Chorus when she sang the role of Jocasta in Stravinsky's, Aedipus Rex with the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Seji Ozawa. I have never heard a voice like it. I met her after the performance and her charisma was remarkable as well. She was very gracious. I will never forget that evening. RIP Jessye.
If you didn’t have goosebumps, you must have been dead.
How beautiful. Rest in peace darling xx
A big lady, in every way. Her personality shines through every performance, and she never fails to move me. Whatever she sings, she sings from her heart, and my God what a big heart it was.
How can one not be moved hearing this music.
One of those voices that comes once a century. RIP, I heard Ms Norman passed away today.
With such irreplaceable and beyond words talent and beauty Ms. Jessye Norman should be immortal, but..... This is life!!!
If there is one person I truly adore it is Jessye Norman: her voice, her passion, her absolutely divine presence.
Rest in peace... Irreplaceable legend.
She was one of my favorites. I learned the news last night. I hadn't cried until I heard her sing this.
I had the same response a few moments ago, listening to "Morgen."
She proved that beauty and goodness come in all sizes and colours She reminded us that when it comes to his children God is colorblind
I am as much impressed by the dignity she projects as I am by that glorious voice. What a treasure.
Reunited with all the world's best , she's joining Aretha Franklin, Billie Holliday, Whitney , Freddie Mercury, more names I just can't name one by one,......RIP !
Junior, oh no, the people you named are performers/singers/entertainers definitely not in the realm of Jessie Norman. Few will ever master or equal her accomplishments.
Reunited where and how? They’re ALL dead, in their graves, awaiting the second coming of Christ. If they and we are faithful and make it to heaven then perhaps we may see them again someday.
Magnificent woman singing a beautiful song. She lived it!
Poignant and beautiful. What a lady. What a singer. What a shining star.
When she opens her mouth, the angels are singing.
When she opens her mouth, the Angels shut up and listen.
She was a great talent. This is the most beautiful rendition of this song. I’ve admired her for years.
what a GREAT singer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love you
Queen Jessye Norman is my reason for pursuing Music the way I have. Sleep peacefully ❤
Have never heard this song sung with so much feeling and emotion. Amazing voice and delivery. So sorry to lose this beautiful person.
I would like to know who the 22 people are, who have no taste, who gave this thumbs down! I hope they are able to achieve a tiny portion of the greatness she has. What a voice- and what a particularly moving and enchanting arrangement of one of my favorites!
Oh ! Why am I weeping ? Jessye Noorman's bravery and her ability to sing her heart out to the audience just gives me goosebumps .. stunning beautiful lady .
Amazing! So much talent and dignity.
Jessie has a voice and the ability to deliver that voice in a way that is second to no other.
One could apply every superlative in the book to her, and still be stuck for words,!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jessye Jessye Jessye
Sorry Dear!!!!!!!
Bella diva assoluta
Though we've lost her, God for electronic reproduction, so we'll never lose this incredible voice and wonderful person.
Madame, you have been a shining star in my life, bringing joy and emotion with your wonderful voice.
I am eternally grateful to you for your magnificent talent and your kind heart.
RIP Great Lady, thank you.
Chills as usual, when I hear Lady Jessie Norman ❤
Fabulous, fascinating artist and woman.
She will be missed. I was a young opera singer and musical theater actor when I had the opportunity to hear one of her recitals. So versatile, her voice was angelic and powerful. She is a symbol of strength for all people. She conquered not only the glass ceiling but the racial fortress as well. She is forever an icon.
Dear Jessie, though you have now joined the choir of angels, your angelic voice still blesses us in ways we don’t realize because you lived your life as a shining example of how to face obstacles and rise above them to become a role model, not just as a singer, but as a singular human being who left this world a better place than she found it. Godspeed dear Jessye, and I pray to see you and hear your beautiful and magnificent voice again! Sing on, Jessye, sing with the heavenly hosts! God bless you!
Wow. this is, no doubt, the best "You'll never walk alone" performed by a female singer. Her voice is truly heavenly.
By a female OR a male singer.
I never compare spectacular talent, but you might like to check out Claramae Turner for another outstanding presentation. Both women take your breath away.
M P Judy Garland’s recording is phenomenal - not taking anything from Jessye Norman.
Garland’s version is wonderful.
Not only a great voice but a great person! Long live her voice after she's gone!
I have head and watched this amazing video 3 times. It brings me tears. Such a great artist Such an interpreter. You feel the emotions while you glory in the sound and the musicianship. BRAVA How blessed we have been to have experienced the art of this great singer.
Elle a tout chanté avec son âme qui faisait la beauté de sa voix. Merci Madame Norman.
A National and International treasure we can only be thankful for having known her. Her talent, beauty and personality she was "A woman for all seasons" and will be remembered as such. Who she is and what she did she did not do it just the young boys and girls in Augusta Ga but she elevated each one of us by her personality and her voice, by het talent and her genius.
She is so magnificent. She's one of the greatest singers in the world. May God flourish Ms J. Norman with abundance blessings. I love, love, love, love her performances.
Magnificent voice. Excellent talent and artistry. A great opera star. Bravissima Madam Jessye Norman.
Whenever I walk through a storm, I will think of you Miss Norman, and give thanks for you. I loved you, and I always will!
RIP Maestra. Thank you for your brilliant and healing artistry.
Just brilliant. So powerful and rich and beautiful. There is simply no other singer to compare to Jessye Norman.
Stunning performance! Absolutely the most beautiful version I have ever heard. What a talent that God gave her.
Absolutely beautiful, powerful voice, and talent beyond words. She will never die. She left her music for us to love forever. RIP Jessye.
What an incredible voice. I had the privilege of seeing her Sieglinde at the Met about 30 years ago. It was wonderful, but it is her Four Last Songs that I play over and over.
What a powerful and magnificent voice from a very beautiful Lady. I just listened to her sing "You'll never walk alone" (from 2002). I am sad to learn of her passing. I think she is singing in Heaven and the Angels are rejoicing. Rest in Peace Jessye Norman.
Rest in Power, Peace, and Beauty! You inspired the world with your amazing talent, class and grace. Thank you!
The feeling she put into everything she interpreted was truly conveying! I’m sure she touched the hearts of whoever witnessed her talent in person.
Rest in peace, power, and love. 😪
She was my crutch to walk me thru the swamp when in deepest dispair. Her voice, her strength helped me to go on and overcome. She was an embodiment of divine for me. RIP dear Jessye, you were from another world.
Ms. Norman visited Costa Rica once. Indeed It was a honor.
Well, what could compare to this? There are no words!
A great gift to humanity. First heard this song as a teenager. It never ceases to bring tears to my heart. Jessye Norman raises it several levels. Thank you and may God's Angels hear your voice. 🌹🌹💖💖
Such a gorgeous voice and presence...truly, we have lost a National Treasure!
I just thank you. I will never forget the happiest evening after your concert. My friend and i didn t need a word to share the happiness on the way home. We just looked each other and laught and looked each other and laught with the happiness you ve shared for us all from the heaven. 🍀
OMG, Jessye, you make me cry. How great you were. Rest in peace. I always will remember you.
What a gift you were and how missed! 💖😢
If you cannot see the artistry at this age...the off notes was done purposely...Just shows how in touch she was with her instrument she was...amazing!RIP Queen!!
I came back to listen to this again a few days after the Funeral of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Brought tears to my eyes.
Oh, what a voice. What a woman! RIP.
I will always remember you Ms Jessye Norman...Much Love..."TRUE ARTIST" who sings from ones heart and soul!!!!!!
This must be the best version of this great song. Thank you Jessye
Listen to Shirley Jones’ rendition.
@@2and26 I have many times with great enjoyment
RIP dear Jessye Norman, one of my first, best and favourite operatic and dramatic sopranos of all-time.
Jessye Norman não cantava com a voz, somente, mas com o corpo e com a alma. Que incrível! Obrigado, Jessye, por nos agraciar com tamanho talento, lenda imortal!
Ela é maravilhosa! Quando estou estressado, escuto essa música na voz dela e me dá uma paz!
Giving everything ! For those amongst the crowd who had their ears in front of their ❤❤, what an unforgettable moment ! 💎
I don't have many regrets, but I do wish I could have seen her live. I feel like a fraud, but her voice has provided SO much joy, and I can't quite articulate why. One of a kind
Such a beautiful voice control RIP Mrs. Jessey
Jessye Norman is out of this world. She sings wiht soul , heart and love.
There are no words. Heavenly. Beatriz Vargas
You will be missed, beautiful lady!
RIP Jessye Norman!!!!
With Jessie you'll never walk alone. What a persona and voice!
She is beyond the best! She will always be missed and loved!
RIP Queen Jessye Norman... God Bless you always. Thank you for the inspiration, courage and sharing your talent with us
Voice from the heavens! RIP Ms. Norman!
Such an inspiring song, from the musical "Carousel".
Of course Jessye had some years on Shirley Jones, but Shirley’s rendition is the best.
Brilliant. Full of compassion.
Superbe et bravo Madame,on ne vous oubliera jamais !
Un great human being Jessye Norman🌹🌹🌹 thanks so much❣
Great Goddess Almighty what a beautiful voice, that just brings you to tears, leaves you spellbound in awe. RIP Beautiful Nubian Goddess with the voice of an angel.
that deserved a standing ovation
I saw her once as I was rushing through Heathrow Airport to catch a flight. Oh how I wish I had had just a few moments to speak to her and tell her just what joy she bought to us. My mother adored her and that is the GREATEST accolade that could be paid to anyone.
Why is that the greatest accolade? Tell me about your mother
rreettyyuull She was a SMART, LOVING AND HONEST.
can't stop sobbing. oh my ____ thank you Jessye. Oh our goodness. Unwordable.
Absolutely DIVINE! Rest in Power, Ms. Jessye Norman!
I' am Very sad! Jessye Norman, the best voice I have already heard! I guess she is singing with angels now!
two notes and I was chocking up! Thank you.
Having had the ultimate gift of meeting Mrs. Norman on invitation backstage at the DC John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts....I needed to hear her sing this song today. Mrs. Norman thank you for being you. Please view her interview with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden......please!!!!
Wow I never knew she passed. Merci Jessye Norman. What a talent. True diva
Just Magnificent. Such power and emotion.
she sings with such conviction. what a glorious gift
I never understood racists! For me, this is an impossible phenomenon among people! From the first time I heard Jessie Norman, she became my favorite singer along with Montserrat Caballe, Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland, Renata Tibaldi and other singers of the world! I am white, European. But from childhood I loved and still love Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Aretta Franklin, Billy Holliday, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder ... I have many recordings of these great singers and listen to them with great pleasure along with the singer Edith Piaf, Whitney Houston , Michael Jackson… I love watching movies with comedian Whoopi Goldberg! It all depends on the upbringing of the person. I was always depressed when I heard Nazi cries from people or words addressed to people of a different nationality, a different skin color! This should not be!!! All people are equal! no one can choose their parents, the country in which to be born, skin color, nationality! We are all human. And we all consider ourselves superior in development to the animal world. But, looking at how we treat each other among people, we can say that we are lower than the representatives of the animal world! It's time to be HUMAN!!!
The Diva will live forever....indeed, she will !