Joan Rivers had a soft spot for Jennifer Holliday and truly appreciated her talent. Decades later during the promotional run of the film "Dreamgirls", Miss Holliday made headlines when she shared that she felt snubbed & completely shut out of the proceedings. Joan was gracious enough to let Jennifer perform her signature song on one of her highly-rated "E! Fashion Police: Academy Awards" specials. The ONLY musical performance I can recall ever seeing on one of those specials. I've always felt that this was a very kind gesture on Joan's part.
She got fired because she kept puting up weight. Attempted suicide...dépression...then at 30yo bypass was done on her and it was a new start. I love her ❤
She said when she first sang this song she was singing for the love of a man, now we she sings it because she loves God. She said this years ago on a live radio interview with Martha Jean The Queen 🙌 👸 👑
I know on this particular performance it's like she not even trying hard. Just raw power. Sometimes I like when it's a little dramatic though I mean it is Broadway
She is one of my trinity goddesses; namely Jenn Holl. , Aretha & Whitney! Interestingly enough, Whitney was sangin Jenn’s swongs around the time of har debut to the music scenes in 83.
Park and Bark! This woman can sing! But it’s not uncommon for the better voices to be less well known in the music industry. What I mean is, just because you are famous singer by today’s standards doesn’t mean you can actually sing.. a few oohs and aahs with a sexy body is enough to get you up there.. We praise foolishness simply because we don’t know any better… She and so many others need so more credit than what they’ve gotten over the years.
When God made her voice he broke the mold. There will never be another like Jennifer. The other girls that came after her playing Effie could not match her. She's a true living legend and an American Treasure.
The producers of the movie made a huge mistake not putting her in it! That other Jennifer, annoys the sh-t out of me with her screechy voice, it actually hurts my ears! I can’t even listen to anyone else even try to sing this song. Such a pity. I recently got to see her live in Denver a month ago. She still was knocking it dead!!! The power was still there. Amazing!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Did u know she did that in one take? David Foster said she came with 2 dogs under her arms and a fur coat, put the dogs down and the coat, sang it, and they said ok that was just a warm up to get the levels down, and she said I only sing that song once, and she walked out. That's why in quite a few spots you hear the mic spiking almost (distortion), they hadn't set the levels. Amazing!
I'm old enough to remember her Grammy win been seen surprisingly as something of an upset because of the heavy competition and Aretha's track record of collecting Grammys; I remember as young boy rooting for her as the most deserving underdog that year in the best female R&B category
Wow she competed against the best. It seems almost unfair. Aretha, Donna Summers, Denice Williams, Patrice Rushen and Diana... Honestly it seems like the awards could've been divided better... all of the greats in one category??? Like Aretha (for Blues Brothers) Diana (for Wiz) and Jennifer (for Dream Girls) could fall under one category for Best Performance in a musical. Then Patrice, Denice and Donna for pop/R&B... was this for a Grammy. Each of them is a winner to me. 💯🌟
Jennifer Holliday was out of this world....as always! But surprisingly, Doc Severinsen & The Band's arrangement was very sloppy. I much prefer Miss Holliday's SNL performance from this period and her Early 90s rendition at The Apollo Theater.
You ain't lying. I didn't enjoy Whitney trying to sing this song because Whiteny could never hold notes, and didn't have the power to sing this song, not the endurance. Whitney always had a bad habit of not sustaining her notes, until she sang I will always love you. The fact that Whitney tried eclipsing Jennifer's accolades for her song really upset me back then. I know it was Whitney's management who were making her do this. Clive because when Whitney's vocal started to become affected Clive offered Jennifer a contract
THAT LITERALLY JUST DID NOT MAKE NO SENSE!!!!!!! 22 yrs old singing like that!!! Jennifer ought to be ashamed of herself. She didn't have to sing like that, but I'm glad she did...lol Michael Bennett was not a fool to let her go at the beginning of Dreamgirls. It has been said that when she quit or was let go, the ticket sales did poorly at the door because they were coming to hear Jennifer Holliday's belt. But when she returned to the production, they had a sold-out show every night for the two years that she appeared with the cast. Of course, they ran for 4 yrs on Broadway, but the cast went their separate ways after 2 yrs. I couldn't imagine singing like that for 6-7 days a week in the same key. Because that arrangement is high especially when you're an alto singing in the pitch of a soprano.
I so agree! Listen to her recording of 'I Love You Jesus' and when you listen, keep in mind that it is an 18 year old Jennifer that you are listening too!
That voice still gives me chills.
Awww ~ she was so young and sang so very well!! the texture of the song was rendered so different!!
MY GOD MY GOD!!!! Just when I think Ive seen it all!!!! She is just Friggging INCREDIBLE!!!!!! LOVE HER TO. PIECES!!!!
The clip of her at the Tony awards is even more amazing that this performance.
Joan Rivers had a soft spot for Jennifer Holliday and truly appreciated her talent. Decades later during the promotional run of the film "Dreamgirls", Miss Holliday made headlines when she shared that she felt snubbed & completely shut out of the proceedings. Joan was gracious enough to let Jennifer perform her signature song on one of her highly-rated "E! Fashion Police: Academy Awards" specials. The ONLY musical performance I can recall ever seeing on one of those specials. I've always felt that this was a very kind gesture on Joan's part.
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Joan was real
This AMAZING woman sang this song on Broadway 10 shows a week for years, and that voice is still blowing... Whew!
She got fired because she kept puting up weight. Attempted suicide...dépression...then at 30yo bypass was done on her and it was a new start.
I love her ❤
To be able to just stand there open your mouth and have that sound come out!!!! PHENOMENAL!!
Just listen to that audience! She ripped open her own soul and then let that audience have it. BRAVA!!!!!!!!!
Jesus, the pipes on this lady
She said when she first sang this song she was singing for the love of a man, now we she sings it because she loves God. She said this years ago on a live radio interview with Martha Jean The Queen 🙌 👸 👑
40-year later and nobody can touch J-Holladay's version! Nobody! Close? In there own other way's for sure!
OUTSTANDING AND UNTOUCHED!!!! THE KEY WAS EVEN HIGHER THEN.... WHAT A VOICE!!!!
It’s the original key
So incredibly underrated. A true American treasure. As quiet as it’s kept. Young, Gifted and Black. Miss Jennifer Holiday. ❤❤
Queen of this song 😍
3:07 It's an ad-lib I've never seen before..
Long breath..... oh my...
She's My favorite singer,I love her so much... Jennifer holliday 😘😘
She's adorable! I know this was years ago...but after all these years she's still belting it out.
Man I would not have guessed she was 22 here crazy how clothes and hair style can age you. But she sounds good as always
honestly,she does look like she was in her mid 30s here because of her dress and her hair😅
Wow thought she was 56 r older
She was not in good health, physically and mentally. Still beautiful, regardless.
Estava vindo de operações especiais
That was the style.
She killed it, even though she's not in full beast mode.
Better I loved this
I’ve watch tons of Jennifer Holiday live performances but this one here is my new favorite. That voice that energy it’s just the best
I know on this particular performance it's like she not even trying hard. Just raw power. Sometimes I like when it's a little dramatic though I mean it is Broadway
@@MrBarrywes it's sounds like she's on helium here....notice she got rid of that odd way she would say same 'mind' later on.....
She is one of my trinity goddesses; namely Jenn Holl. , Aretha & Whitney!
Interestingly enough, Whitney was sangin Jenn’s swongs around the time of har debut to the music scenes in 83.
The original Dream Gurl no one can match her voice 💯
Jennifer at her Supreme Brilliant Best 💖
I could feel the Holy Ghost ‘s presence just from listening on You Tube . My God how the Lord used her to reach so many . What a gift !
I thought I’d seen every performance she did of this song but damn this is incredible 😍🤩
THIS YEAR MARKS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DREAMGIRLS....THIS CLIP BY FAR IS ONE OF THE BEST LIVE PERFORMANCES I'VE EVER SEEN ❤ #RIPJOANRIVERS
41st
She’s so humble! One of the best performers ever and doesn’t seem to know it.
She’s got the cutest speaking voice and personality aaaargh I wanna be her friend so bad
I love that every performance she does of this is different!! One of my new favorites!!!
Awesome performance and so sweet of a personality.
Queen!!!!!
Beautiful voice, i love it 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Singgggggggg
Best ever!!!
The second your gonna love me when she growls and belches a little bit I’m telling you it’s like no other 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
the breath CONTROL
With age her voice really has taken some depth in it perfect singing Mrs Holliday
Park and Bark! This woman can sing!
But it’s not uncommon for the better voices to be less well known in the music industry. What I mean is, just because you are famous singer by today’s standards doesn’t mean you can actually sing.. a few oohs and aahs with a sexy body is enough to get you up there.. We praise foolishness simply because we don’t know any better…
She and so many others need so more credit than what they’ve gotten over the years.
Wow!!! I’m speechless ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
That tempo.....s-l-o-w!
When God made her voice he broke the mold. There will never be another like Jennifer. The other girls that came after her playing Effie could not match her. She's a true living legend and an American Treasure.
Her voice is the size of a tidal wave, probably one of the biggest voices in pop music.
The producers of the movie made a huge mistake not putting her in it! That other Jennifer, annoys the sh-t out of me with her screechy voice, it actually hurts my ears! I can’t even listen to anyone else even try to sing this song. Such a pity. I recently got to see her live in Denver a month ago. She still was knocking it dead!!! The power was still there. Amazing!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
I saw her sing this live just last month in Denver. She killed it! Still after all these years! Amazing!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
She's the best 💟💟💟
This is the best live of it like the recording studio version
Did u know she did that in one take? David Foster said she came with 2 dogs under her arms and a fur coat, put the dogs down and the coat, sang it, and they said ok that was just a warm up to get the levels down, and she said I only sing that song once, and she walked out. That's why in quite a few spots you hear the mic spiking almost (distortion), they hadn't set the levels. Amazing!
I'm old enough to remember her Grammy win been seen surprisingly as something of an upset because of the heavy competition and Aretha's track record of collecting Grammys; I remember as young boy rooting for her as the most deserving underdog that year in the best female R&B category
thank you! I was wondering who won and didn't know how to look it up.
Most powerful broadway song ever.
Biggest torch sound ever on Broadway
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
YOU BETTER SAAAAANG, SONGBIRD 😍😍😍😍
Wow she competed against the best. It seems almost unfair. Aretha, Donna Summers, Denice Williams, Patrice Rushen and Diana... Honestly it seems like the awards could've been divided better... all of the greats in one category??? Like Aretha (for Blues Brothers) Diana (for Wiz) and Jennifer (for Dream Girls) could fall under one category for Best Performance in a musical. Then Patrice, Denice and Donna for pop/R&B... was this for a Grammy. Each of them is a winner to me. 💯🌟
I can't keep from crying when I hear this song. It's words from my heart ❤️ 💙 💜
thank you for uploading such precious GEM on TH-cam
Jesse Jackson at 6:05 looking at Jennifer Hudson like "what you about to do?"
Apaixonada!!!😍♥️♥️♥️♥️🎵
Fantastic! ❤❤❤
The most powerful avenger (singer)
How in God’s name? That was incredible…
Geeesh! No words. I mean GEEESH!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Jennifer holliday is the Best singer
Yes this girl can blow I love this song 💕
Thank you for posting this! ❤️❤️❤️
22 years old!!! 22!!!
Phenomenal
Ouso a dizer q uma voz desse calibre não haverá nunca mais!
Concordo.
She should have been in the film adaption
Definitely that. I read that was a blow to her but she kept on keeping on.
Wonderful!
Diva divina
Omazing!
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Omg fuckn AMAZING
Wow 4:14
If Jennifer Holiday singing in front of Lion...
Lion: She FIERCE
Slay
Anybody know the aretha song she was up against?
The song was, "Jump To It."
@jaronmlegrair…. Please do this analysis!!!!
This ICON can sing, yall!!!
They should have ended the show early, after that performance. Then the channel should have signed off. Nothing can follow that.
Jesus❤ 2:13
Jennifer Holliday was out of this world....as always! But surprisingly, Doc Severinsen & The Band's arrangement was very sloppy. I much prefer Miss Holliday's SNL performance from this period and her Early 90s rendition at The Apollo Theater.
Jen did great as usual but that band was terrible ! She wound up winning that Grammy that year too ! No One can sing that song like her !!
Made Whitney Houston sound like Bobby brown
Not really. Whitney's beauty, she could not replicate even in her diamond days.
Nah. Lol. Jennifer sang TF outta this, tho!
@@redy4him496 facts that’s all I’m saying
Whitney's version is prettier. But Jen's version is more raw, aggressive and just nasty (in a good way).
You ain't lying. I didn't enjoy Whitney trying to sing this song because Whiteny could never hold notes, and didn't have the power to sing this song, not the endurance. Whitney always had a bad habit of not sustaining her notes, until she sang I will always love you. The fact that Whitney tried eclipsing Jennifer's accolades for her song really upset me back then. I know it was Whitney's management who were making her do this. Clive because when Whitney's vocal started to become affected Clive offered Jennifer a contract
THAT LITERALLY JUST DID NOT MAKE NO SENSE!!!!!!! 22 yrs old singing like that!!! Jennifer ought to be ashamed of herself. She didn't have to sing like that, but I'm glad she did...lol Michael Bennett was not a fool to let her go at the beginning of Dreamgirls. It has been said that when she quit or was let go, the ticket sales did poorly at the door because they were coming to hear Jennifer Holliday's belt. But when she returned to the production, they had a sold-out show every night for the two years that she appeared with the cast. Of course, they ran for 4 yrs on Broadway, but the cast went their separate ways after 2 yrs. I couldn't imagine singing like that for 6-7 days a week in the same key. Because that arrangement is high especially when you're an alto singing in the pitch of a soprano.
I so agree! Listen to her recording of 'I Love You Jesus' and when you listen, keep in mind that it is an 18 year old Jennifer that you are listening too!
She’s not an alto tho lol. She’s a soprano but a spinto soprano.
And then came Whitney….
Whitney was great at what she did but she wasn't touching Jenny with a 10 foot pole and she knew that.
That girl can't be touched with her voice
Sing Mutha Holliday..... The band is dragging tho
Jennifer is awesome, but the band is annoying.
That band was AWFUL !!!!!!