That last line was good! We keep our reactions genuine, so although we pause the videos/songs to comment, sometimes we do speak over the music a bit, like we always do when sharing music together. Thanks for watching!
@The FrontRoom Green Eyes is one of my most favorite songs. Can you also do Jill Scott's... My Petition? If you do Jill Live then do her He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) she mixes every genre including some operatic moments...
She has said in interviews that this song was written freestyling and she was imitating with her sister how her aunts would talk about the men in their lives ... Legend ❤
@@cliffh.2432 Usually when people ask if an artist wrote a song, they mean did it come from the artist's mind or is it a cover song? And I would claim it was partially written bc she said her band would improvise over that groove during rehearsals. This is way too clean to be totally done on the spot
@@pmcate2 Makes sense, but the story I’ve read over the years from her and you can Google to confirm, they played the music that was used but she would riff/freestyle off the top about different topics with that same music in different sessions, so while they did use that music to do freestyles, the topic was one of many types of freestyles over that same music, but Tyrone was the freestyle that day. She says when she heard the band start playing the music, she knew it was the same music she riffs on, so she riffed. She stated the in many interviews that it was an actual freestyle, off the top. She was having fun and it turned into one of her biggest hits. Hope that helps. To be honest we will never know, I’m going off of years of her interviewing about the topic. You’re right though, the reason it has been a topic over the years is because people can’t believe it was a freestyle.
Erykah has said this song was improvised during this concert and she kept it... it's now a true classic. Also, her background singers are her sisters and cousin.
Erykah really had us out here belting this song out as kids like we had any personal experience with what she was singing about 😂 I think you would really enjoy her recent interview with Tamron Hall. Also, if you’re doing Green Eyes you MUST do I Want You and Out my Mind/Just in Time (both about a 10 minute run time). +1 to watching Jill do He Loves Me (Lyzell in E Flat) Live. Or Getting in the Way!
As far as Jill Scott goes, “He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)” has some awesome live versions. Jill also has a phenomenal stage presence. The song Green Eyes by Erykah is 3 eras of vocal jazz in one song. One of my favorite songs by her.
My mother was well into her 80s and she and I loved to ride in my car on small excursions bumping the music of Ms. Badu! It was something about Badu that sounded nostalgic to her. She would tap her feet and tap her knee with enjoyment.
I bet it’s Erykah’s voice. Her earlier work had a more jazzy feel to it and her vocals were reminiscent of Billie Holiday, IMO. That could be what caused that nostalgia.
Erykah and Jill have the songs with the roots that is bananas! They both have poems on Def Poetry jam! They are both epic, theatrical, emotional rooted performers.
Eryka is from Dallas she used to be my neighbor when she was with Andre from OutKast I used to speak to them all the time they were both really down to earth good people
I just saw her at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo for Black Heritage Day and it was 80,000 ppl there and the whole stadium stood and sang this word for word. She sang Tyrone and On&On , it was electric!!!!
From my understanding, she wrote that on the spot or "freestyle". She's an AMAZING performer, and if you ever get a chance to see her in concert, absolutely go do it. Jill Scott is another great performer. I see her every chance I get. Unfortunately, this current tour is sold out at all the venues near me. 😢 The first time I remember seeing her live is when she performed with the Blue Man Group on one of the award shows. Its still one of my favorite performances.
For me, the thing that sets this channel apart to almost all of the other 'music reaction' videos.. Is you guys authenticity. No unnecessary drama attached, just sincere. Amazing how naturally talented you guys are for this concept. I also like how both your comments never feel as an interruption. But always nice background info from Kai or new approach from dad. Everything just hits the mark. Keep up the good work!
I love Erykah Badu. This song never gets old! She’s a huge part of why neo-soul is my fav genre. If y'all keep doing live performance reactions, I recommend Jazmin Sullivan and Chloe & Halle tiny desks lives at home. They both did amazing!
Uuuuggghh!!! Erykah Badu's "Green Eyes" performance on NPR's Tiny Desk concert is oherworldly!! Thanks for reminding me of that. I absolutely have to listen to it again!!! ❤️ You should do a video reacting to that!
I'm glad you did! Tyrone, I remember when you did the other song by Erica Badu I had mentioned Tyrone and I think some others did too, so I'm glad you did it
I was lucky enough to see her perform in Saint Louis last summer and let's just say that this video was indicative of what she does . She was all what this video portrays and more. She's in a class all by herself.
Jill Scott has an excellent live album. If you only listen to one song, He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) is the live song to hear. I believe Dad would love Erykah Badu's whole live album.
1997 was a fantastic year for music. I remember seeing Erykah Badu, Butterfly from Digable Planets, Saul Williams, Common, etc in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, where I was living at the time. And if my memory serves correctly, Erykah had performed at Ian Friday's Sunday Night Tea Party and she may have also done Tyrone there, too. Any neo-soul/house/hip-hop old heads out here?
I love watching you and your dad. I feel like I’ve learned so much about rap and hip pop from your videos. I’m black South African living in California, Orange County.
The Mama’s Gun review was GREAT!! I really enjoyed all of it, even pops getting emotional on Orange Moon which is easily my very close second favorite joint on the album (Green Eyes being the first). What a thorough and thoughtful review for what I consider to be Erykah’s best work (Although ‘New Amerykah’ isn’t too far behind) and one of my all time favorite albums of any artist. Erykah is one of the greatest of our time. She’s such an amazing artist. Her first two albums could be considered neo-soul but on a grand scale, her music can’t be categorized. She’s just…different. And it’s awesome. One song I’d strongly suggest is “Telephone” off the New Amerykah album. It’s a song she wrote to and for J Dilla after he passed away. Beautiful song. Have your tissue ready, pops. I’d love to see y’all review a Jill Scott album as well. Words & Sounds vol. 2 or 3 would be great. Who is Jill Scott would be great as well. A totally different sound and vibe from Erykah though the same genre as Erykah’s first two albums. Still, great great great albums by Jilly from Philly. You won’t be disappointed.
If you can find the liner notes for the Mamas Gun album especially for “Green Eyes” you will have a new love and understanding of the song!! Mamas Gun is my absolute favorite…can’t wait for this
Playing catch-up to your channel. At 37, most of what you’ve covered I’ve been around to experience at inception. Watched about fifty of your vids., both emotional and fun, but for some reason you and your father’s initial reactions to “Tyrone” made me shed tears. Thanks for the content!!
Both Erykah and Jill Scott dropped live albums after their respective debut studio releases...and both albums have standout moments like this one (Badu's album also has a studio version of this song).
Thanks for reacting to one of my favourite songs of one of my favourite artists 🖤 I got so exited, when she sung it on the first concert I visited of her, and I screamed like crazy, when I heard the melody starting. Than I realised, that it wasn’t the biggest hit in Germany 😅 Not many people got exited too😂
Love how much you both genuinely enjoy performances! My favorite live album along with Depeche Modes. I recently saw her live for her b day show in Dallas. Shes still got it and then some! The live version of Next Lifetime from this performance always moves me to tears.
Jill Scott- It’s Love (Live) .. Jill Scott has a live album called “Experience: Jill Scott 826+” that is AMAZINGGGGG!!!! I love what you two are doing & please keep up the great work!
good reaction!!!. just a small tip. if you are going to comment, please please please pause the video. im mad your dad missed the last verse because of the comments between you both. also after you pause, rewind 3 seconds to ensure not a single lyric was missed. thanks for the upload once again!
I’ve seen Jill Live about 6x. My suggestion is, Its Love or He Loves Me. Also Jill and Erykah singing with the Roots, “you got me” from the Dave Chapelle Block party I wasn’t sure if I was gonna subscribe to the patreon but doing Mama’s Gun pulled me in. Honestly one of my favorite albums of all time. I enjoy you guys so much
There is a studio version at the end of the Baduizm Live album. It has an extra verse and the part about the cousins is a little bit different. I like singing this at karaoke, even though I don't sing well. 😂 I love when it's the long version. So many ppl get lost when that extra verse comes in. One time this guy was going word for word with me. I loved it!
Love this! This is a request you probably won't see alot but I would love to see a reaction to 'Trying People' by De La Soul. Incredible Incredible tune. Any De La Soul reaction would be epic
❤Mama's Gun full, uncut reaction: www.patreon.com/posts/80160318
I highly recommend Jill Scott's debut album Who is Jill Scott.... It is a masterpiece
Any Moe3 song.... I think you dad will love!
I hope you react to some love performances by JILL SCOTT & FLOETRY.
Erica Arie is another one. Just beautiful.
@@superodalisque India Arie? Is that who you meant? If so, yes she IS great.
“But you can’t use my phone” is the best part!!!
💯💯
And they missed it by talking over it!
U guys missed the best line at the end cuz yall were talking! Better call Tyrone but you can't use my phone!!😂😂 Such a classic song
Right! I was like REALLY?? Yikes!!
That's the most notable part of the video. Lol
That last line was good! We keep our reactions genuine, so although we pause the videos/songs to comment, sometimes we do speak over the music a bit, like we always do when sharing music together. Thanks for watching!
@The FrontRoom Green Eyes is one of my most favorite songs.
Can you also do Jill Scott's... My Petition?
If you do Jill Live then do her He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) she mixes every genre including some operatic moments...
The WHOLE punchline.... 😂😅 I was so upset! 😂😂😂
My only thought lmao
She has said in interviews that this song was written freestyling and she was imitating with her sister how her aunts would talk about the men in their lives ... Legend ❤
Yeah. I believe she and her band were doing a soundcheck. She heard some notes and the song just hit her.
Musician or magician? Or both?
🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@letitiatsunami3749 Right 😂
Oh I didn't know that
Yes! This was totally freestyle
I love stories like this ♥️😂
Dad’s excitement when he realized who it was is so adorable.
Yeah, it was
She actually didn’t write this but it was a freestyle done on the spot. She’s a beast.
While pregnant! A true Queen!
If she freestyled it that means she wrote it.
@@pmcate2 huh? You know what freestyle means right? Or done on the spot?
@@cliffh.2432 Usually when people ask if an artist wrote a song, they mean did it come from the artist's mind or is it a cover song? And I would claim it was partially written bc she said her band would improvise over that groove during rehearsals. This is way too clean to be totally done on the spot
@@pmcate2 Makes sense, but the story I’ve read over the years from her and you can Google to confirm, they played the music that was used but she would riff/freestyle off the top about different topics with that same music in different sessions, so while they did use that music to do freestyles, the topic was one of many types of freestyles over that same music, but Tyrone was the freestyle that day. She says when she heard the band start playing the music, she knew it was the same music she riffs on, so she riffed. She stated the in many interviews that it was an actual freestyle, off the top. She was having fun and it turned into one of her biggest hits. Hope that helps. To be honest we will never know, I’m going off of years of her interviewing about the topic. You’re right though, the reason it has been a topic over the years is because people can’t believe it was a freestyle.
Erykah has said this song was improvised during this concert and she kept it... it's now a true classic. Also, her background singers are her sisters and cousin.
It's crazy she came up with this song live, on the spot! Live concert in D.C. in '97.
I was there! ❤❤❤
What!? Never knew this was in DC! 😱 I was lucky to have seen her a few years ago at The Anthem.
Erykah clears everything up on The Tamron Hall Show. It is here on TH-cam.
th-cam.com/video/h3VBzlfLRhY/w-d-xo.html
Erykah said she came up with it LIVE on stage in LONDON in 97.
Erykah really had us out here belting this song out as kids like we had any personal experience with what she was singing about 😂 I think you would really enjoy her recent interview with Tamron Hall. Also, if you’re doing Green Eyes you MUST do I Want You and Out my Mind/Just in Time (both about a 10 minute run time). +1 to watching Jill do He Loves Me (Lyzell in E Flat) Live. Or Getting in the Way!
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😂 right! Now that I'm 40 I understand 😆and I knew every damn word!
Y'all would love Sade. My favorite is "Is It A Crime" but you can't go wrong with any song you choose of hers. Especially live
My favorite of hers is your love is king... But I also love, is it a crime, kiss of life, no ordinary love, and the sweetest taboo...
Agreed, The legend Sade has never made a bad song. Cherry Pie, Cherish the Day are a couple of my top songs of hers.
AGREED! Forgot how much I love Sade❤
taste.
Yesssss
As far as Jill Scott goes, “He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)” has some awesome live versions. Jill also has a phenomenal stage presence.
The song Green Eyes by Erykah is 3 eras of vocal jazz in one song. One of my favorite songs by her.
"He Loves Me" stays in rotation ❤
@@terashafranklin3832 Facts!
I was coming to suggest a live performance of Lyzel in E Flat
Live in Paris for both songs are amazing
Two of my absolute favorites! 🙌🏾
My mother was well into her 80s and she and I loved to ride in my car on small excursions bumping the music of Ms. Badu! It was something about Badu that sounded nostalgic to her. She would tap her feet and tap her knee with enjoyment.
I bet it’s Erykah’s voice. Her earlier work had a more jazzy feel to it and her vocals were reminiscent of Billie Holiday, IMO. That could be what caused that nostalgia.
Awe.. this really warmed my heart💓get it granny🎶
Erykah and Jill have the songs with the roots that is bananas! They both have poems on Def Poetry jam!
They are both epic, theatrical, emotional rooted performers.
"You got me" by the roots, one of my favorite bands ever!
Fun fact she didn’t write this … she literally did it on tour of the top of head. She’s so gifted !!!
Eryka is from Dallas she used to be my neighbor when she was with Andre from OutKast I used to speak to them all the time they were both really down to earth good people
Yep yep! Proud she’s from this city and that we were blessed to have André around so much too
Yes so proud of my Erykah my Dallas Queen
This was the B-Side on the "On & On" vinyl 45 single I got when I was 11. Still have it and cherish it. She's the Queen.
I just saw her at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo for Black Heritage Day and it was 80,000 ppl there and the whole stadium stood and sang this word for word. She sang Tyrone and On&On , it was electric!!!!
Yes it was!!!! ❤
Dude, you don't know the wave of nostalgia this song has over me. My aunt will play the shit out of this 😂
Mine too! That last line tickles the hell out of her!😂😂😂
From my understanding, she wrote that on the spot or "freestyle". She's an AMAZING performer, and if you ever get a chance to see her in concert, absolutely go do it.
Jill Scott is another great performer. I see her every chance I get. Unfortunately, this current tour is sold out at all the venues near me. 😢 The first time I remember seeing her live is when she performed with the Blue Man Group on one of the award shows. Its still one of my favorite performances.
For me, the thing that sets this channel apart to almost all of the other 'music reaction' videos.. Is you guys authenticity. No unnecessary drama attached, just sincere. Amazing how naturally talented you guys are for this concept.
I also like how both your comments never feel as an interruption. But always nice background info from Kai or new approach from dad. Everything just hits the mark. Keep up the good work!
Appreciate that! - Dad
I love Erykah Badu. This song never gets old! She’s a huge part of why neo-soul is my fav genre.
If y'all keep doing live performance reactions, I recommend Jazmin Sullivan and Chloe & Halle tiny desks lives at home. They both did amazing!
You guys missed the best part! “…but you can’t use my phone 😒”. Lol. Also I think this was a freestyle. I think.
She says it was a freestyle. Check out her interview with Tamron Hall, she addresses it.😊
Yes, that's the clincher! The best part!!
Uuuuggghh!!! Erykah Badu's "Green Eyes" performance on NPR's Tiny Desk concert is oherworldly!! Thanks for reminding me of that. I absolutely have to listen to it again!!! ❤️
You should do a video reacting to that!
I'm glad you did! Tyrone, I remember when you did the other song by Erica Badu I had mentioned Tyrone and I think some others did too, so I'm glad you did it
I think Erika admitted on the Tamron Hall show that she freestyled that song...Tyrone...Awesome talent
I was lucky enough to see her perform in Saint Louis last summer and let's just say that this video was indicative of what she does . She was all what this video portrays and more. She's in a class all by herself.
Your Dad is such a beautiful and genuine soul. I’m so glad you allow us to witness his reaction to music we love. ❤
Jill Scott has an excellent live album. If you only listen to one song, He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) is the live song to hear. I believe Dad would love Erykah Badu's whole live album.
I love this song so much. She did record a studio version and it is also on her live album.
The best part is that this song was brand new, she debuted it on this concert. No one had heard it before.
I wish I had this kind of relationship with my dad. I live vicariously though y'all. Your videos nurture my soul, so thank you both.
Classic and brilliant piece of work!!! I love that you two have this relationship through music❤️🇨🇦
1997 was a fantastic year for music. I remember seeing Erykah Badu, Butterfly from Digable Planets, Saul Williams, Common, etc in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, where I was living at the time. And if my memory serves correctly, Erykah had performed at Ian Friday's Sunday Night Tea Party and she may have also done Tyrone there, too. Any neo-soul/house/hip-hop old heads out here?
Ohhh looovved this! The moment I see your videos, I am glued in! Jill Scott “he loves me” !
Love this performance and this song, great reaction yes she wrote this song. I suggest doing her whole first album baduisum.
Love this! She’s very talented and have always been “out of the box” expressive. We took a few classes together at Grambling back in the 90’s.
I Saw her live twice in Manchester UK in the 2000s for 2nd & 3rd Album tours. She was absolutely Amazing, one of my favourite artists!
She said she freestyled that song in a recent interview. Great video, she always brings it!
That’s Erykah, she’s a presence. In music and in life. Queen energy.
I love watching you and your dad. I feel like I’ve learned so much about rap and hip pop from your videos. I’m black South African living in California, Orange County.
The Mama’s Gun review was GREAT!! I really enjoyed all of it, even pops getting emotional on Orange Moon which is easily my very close second favorite joint on the album (Green Eyes being the first). What a thorough and thoughtful review for what I consider to be Erykah’s best work (Although ‘New Amerykah’ isn’t too far behind) and one of my all time favorite albums of any artist. Erykah is one of the greatest of our time. She’s such an amazing artist. Her first two albums could be considered neo-soul but on a grand scale, her music can’t be categorized. She’s just…different. And it’s awesome. One song I’d strongly suggest is “Telephone” off the New Amerykah album. It’s a song she wrote to and for J Dilla after he passed away. Beautiful song. Have your tissue ready, pops.
I’d love to see y’all review a Jill Scott album as well. Words & Sounds vol. 2 or 3 would be great. Who is Jill Scott would be great as well. A totally different sound and vibe from Erykah though the same genre as Erykah’s first two albums. Still, great great great albums by Jilly from Philly. You won’t be disappointed.
Thank you, love her. I used to watch her live before fame. She's an absolute artist. Very neo soul. All her music is deep and soulful
Yes please listen to Green Eyes!!! Absolutely stunning song
On e of my all time favorite songs, as well as this version! The woman is talented!!!
If you can find the liner notes for the Mamas Gun album especially for “Green Eyes” you will have a new love and understanding of the song!! Mamas Gun is my absolute favorite…can’t wait for this
Well thanks for this commentary at all and for acknowledging this fabulous woman. I feel seen☺️
I love your Chanel & seeing dad being introduced to new music.
One of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen live. Incredible stage presence.
Playing catch-up to your channel. At 37, most of what you’ve covered I’ve been around to experience at inception. Watched about fifty of your vids., both emotional and fun, but for some reason you and your father’s initial reactions to “Tyrone” made me shed tears. Thanks for the content!!
This is just so sweet to watch. I love that you and your Dad do this together! ♥️🙏🏽
Both Erykah and Jill Scott dropped live albums after their respective debut studio releases...and both albums have standout moments like this one (Badu's album also has a studio version of this song).
Luther Vandross, A House Is Not A Home 1988 Dione Warrick Tribute NAACP Images awards is one of the most EPIC live Performances...ever.
First song I ever heard by her. Fell in love immediately
*One of the best freestyles ever!!*
He's spot on for Jill Scott! She's fantastic live and her vocal range is hidden secret!
Great breakdown! And I'm gonna go watch the mama's gun breakdown right now 😊
And the Liquid Swords vinyl in the background!
Dope...
Thanks for reacting to one of my favourite songs of one of my favourite artists 🖤
I got so exited, when she sung it on the first concert I visited of her, and I screamed like crazy, when I heard the melody starting. Than I realised, that it wasn’t the biggest hit in Germany 😅
Not many people got exited too😂
She is my fav singer of all times and love how you guys enjoyed her song ❤
some days this channel brings me my only genuine joy and smiles
Thank you for sharing that. And for watching. - Kai’s dad
Her in concert is amazing!!!! She is Dallas royalty
That was actually a freestyle she came up with on the spot she’s so talented
She freestyled this song originally. Yes she writes most of her lyrics.
You NEED to react to her performing a medley of her songs live at the 2018 Soul Train Awards. It's mesmerising!!
I have had the HONOR seeing Ms. BADU IN CONCERT 4 TIMES AND BY FAR SHE IS MY GIRL!!!!
Love how much you both genuinely enjoy performances! My favorite live album along with Depeche Modes. I recently saw her live for her b day show in Dallas. Shes still got it and then some! The live version of Next Lifetime from this performance always moves me to tears.
IM SO HAPPY U WATCHED HER IN VIDEO THIS TIME. NOW HE CAN GET THE FULL EFFECT.
Mesmerizing! I'm hooked! Thanks for watching. - Kai's dad
Erykah Badu "Out my mind just in time" hits like "Green Eyes".
Its beautiful!
She is telling/singing a story. She’s a REAL entertainer!
Her stage presence is phenomenal. Best concert I’ve ever witnessed was her.
It was like a conversation at home between good friends or sisters with extra smooth voice and humor. Love it!
That is the best album of all times. I can listen to it over and over forever. It never gets old. Classic!!!
Seeing Erykah Badu should be on everyone's bucket list. Such an awesome experience.
Jill Scott- It’s Love (Live) .. Jill Scott has a live album called “Experience: Jill Scott 826+” that is AMAZINGGGGG!!!! I love what you two are doing & please keep up the great work!
Another great video, as far as Jill Scott live performances- He loves me (Lyzel in E Flat) is the one to do.
I couldn't wait to see her, so thankful I had the opportunity.
i remember watching this with my mother as a kid and hearing her sing this track on our car rides. brings back so many memories. Iconic performance!
Amazing that she freestyled that iconic song on the spot.
I remember when this came out…such great music.
One of my all time favorite songs!
I always love how she ended, "call Tyrone...........but you cant use my phone". 🤣🤣🤣🤣
good reaction!!!.
just a small tip. if you are going to comment, please please please pause the video. im mad your dad missed the last verse because of the comments between you both. also after you pause, rewind 3 seconds to ensure not a single lyric was missed. thanks for the upload once again!
Love these live performances reviews!
I just happened across your content today, I really love how y'all analyze songs. ❤
Thank you so much!!
Just started back listening to this song this pass week. Dope pick but y’all did miss the last line 😂 Great videos fellas!! Keep it goin
I watched her perform this in concert in 97, that was the dopest concert I've been to ever!
One of my favorite Albums ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
This is a good one. Appletree is one of my favs by her.
I saw her in Kalamazoo. She had her drum machine and everything. It was great!
You can see her baby bump. She was pregnant with Andre 3000's baby during this
She also have daughters by the D.O.C and Jay Electronica
Ms Badu❤ shes wonderful , glad you enjoyed. Check out more of Erykah Badu music.❤
I’ve seen Jill Live about 6x. My suggestion is, Its Love or He Loves Me. Also Jill and Erykah singing with the Roots, “you got me” from the Dave Chapelle Block party
I wasn’t sure if I was gonna subscribe to the patreon but doing Mama’s Gun pulled me in. Honestly one of my favorite albums of all time. I enjoy you guys so much
Omg the Block Party is everything!!!!
I remember when this song came out. To this day, still a favorite.
Erykah Badu is a legend!!!!....And who can forget 'CALL TYRONE' ????
I love this Old School record 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 I still play it to this day
There is a studio version at the end of the Baduizm Live album. It has an extra verse and the part about the cousins is a little bit different.
I like singing this at karaoke, even though I don't sing well. 😂 I love when it's the long version. So many ppl get lost when that extra verse comes in. One time this guy was going word for word with me. I loved it!
Dad seems to be enamored with the queen like the rest of us. Had a smile the whole time.
Love this!
This is a request you probably won't see alot but I would love to see a reaction to 'Trying People' by De La Soul. Incredible Incredible tune. Any De La Soul reaction would be epic
I saw this when she performed in 1997! This my first time seeing it in over 20 years!!
Im still blown away this was a freestyle
I loved her in Blues Brothers 2000.