The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Jennifer Hudson

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  • @normaadebiyi5569
    @normaadebiyi5569 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Jennifer is a wonderful singer she doesn't get the recognition she deserves

    • @xr6lad
      @xr6lad 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Based on the butchering of this song I’m not surprised.

    • @cleigh8753
      @cleigh8753 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I dont understand why she deviated so much and left out some of the portions of the song,.. she is a wonderful singer but this rendition really fell flat.

  • @abdieljp
    @abdieljp ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Jennifer Hudson's is the greatest voice in America today. She is a gift from God.

  • @peggyturner-watermanreales5082
    @peggyturner-watermanreales5082 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    This song reminds of the first time I saw my deceased husband. We had such a beautiful moment together and many memories are stored up in my heart. William, my love, you were my hero.

    • @infinitespectrify
      @infinitespectrify 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope one day everyone gets to experience love like that.

  • @garyrobertson2840
    @garyrobertson2840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    Love her restraint on this. She usually belts out at some point in a song, but she gave a nod to the mood of the original by keeping it subtle. Great artist.

    • @claracampbell9714
      @claracampbell9714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So true I was thinking the same thing!

    • @prettyboimut1
      @prettyboimut1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💯

    • @myrabateman1790
      @myrabateman1790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This song is actually the song to a movie about a physco and radio announcer

    • @prettyboimut1
      @prettyboimut1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@myrabateman1790 really lol

    • @myrabateman1790
      @myrabateman1790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@prettyboimut1 the movies called "Play Misty For Me".

  • @ForeverLuckyLika
    @ForeverLuckyLika 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    She is up there with Whitney in terms of the most beautiful voices of all time.

    • @LuzDoSol-yr5bv
      @LuzDoSol-yr5bv หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Whitney said exactly your words. She said that Jennifer is the only singer who could sing I have nothing.

    • @derrickheidweiller9580
      @derrickheidweiller9580 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      She has a beautiful voice but not as beautiful as Roberta Flack

  • @michaelthornton4789
    @michaelthornton4789 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This song has b😂covered by almost every artists, but they the reach the emotional impact she delivers with
    Bruce Hornsby playing the piano

  • @davendawg
    @davendawg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +637

    I've been a HUGE Jennifer Hudson fan since American Idol (where she was robbed!) Her pitch and tone are perfect and her power is unparalleled! Thank you Jennifer for sharing your Amazing gift with the world!

    • @tarny11
      @tarny11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ronnie Welch I agree

    • @ellenhater8764
      @ellenhater8764 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I agree but she has been more successful than the artist than the artist that did win and she deserves it!! love you JHud❤️❤️❤️

    • @garywillens7792
      @garywillens7792 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ronnie, I love J Hud, but you can't say she was robbed. More people just liked someone else at that time. There were many seasons I did not agree with the winner, but that was just my opinion for my particular flavor. Anyway, a lot of non winners, including Jennifer, have come out of it ok. Nice wishes to you.

    • @tarny11
      @tarny11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Daven Dawg She has the best voice .

    • @skyhigh33716
      @skyhigh33716 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Daven Dawg I’m glad she was robbed .....and because she was robbed she is what she is today

  • @juliefarraway5016
    @juliefarraway5016 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What ever song that lady sings blows my mind I don't think there's any words to describe even saying amazing doesn't do it ju55

  • @geraldinemclaughlin57
    @geraldinemclaughlin57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I feel Jennifer and I need a hug it was beautiful thumbs up please god bless to all

  • @ellenmoss5958
    @ellenmoss5958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I think this woman is so beautiful. And it's so tragic what happened to her family. May they rest in peace.

  • @maryanng6841
    @maryanng6841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    Jennifer Hudson is such a beautiful woman! She is also a talented singer.

  • @siddharthnaagar7028
    @siddharthnaagar7028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    When people say that Jennifer has no control over her voice I request them to see this performance and shut their hypercritical mouths forever

    • @frsh6272
      @frsh6272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah but this is rare for her tbh; you refer them to this and not others. She is rarely this composed when she sings.

    • @markobrien690
      @markobrien690 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There is no need to respond to people that screwed up.

    • @clairelivefreeordie2551
      @clairelivefreeordie2551 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@frsh6272composed...hmm, maybe it's because she feels passionately about the song she's singing. Jennifer's performance here was remarkably well done & with passion

    • @xr6lad
      @xr6lad 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She butchers this song. Go back to the original and see the passion and love in it. This has had the meaning stripped out. No she isn’t underrated. This is poor.

  • @bettyforward119
    @bettyforward119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This song is for my husband from me the words express everything I feel about him ,and though he has left this life my love for him will never change xxx

    • @pinappletoast3726
      @pinappletoast3726 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautiful!

    • @redbird9000
      @redbird9000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautiful 😢

    • @GeorgeCampbell-sz1wu
      @GeorgeCampbell-sz1wu ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Betty how are you doing today???

    • @jacquelyndobson1365
      @jacquelyndobson1365 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So damn pretty and fruckin' romantic is that class ballad.
      Can't wait to crop. My new nan with this beauty

  • @clairelivefreeordie2551
    @clairelivefreeordie2551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    It's not just Jennifer's voice which is amazing but the emotion with which she sings...love this girl!

    • @rudy.48salazar87
      @rudy.48salazar87 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rudy.s

    • @rudy.48salazar87
      @rudy.48salazar87 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just a fantastic rendition of Roberta flack song such emotion you can feel the love and pain in her voice when she sings sends chills up my spine and makes me cry.way to go jennifer.thank you.

    • @alastairjinks6966
      @alastairjinks6966 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Should always sing with great emotions

  • @D3IM2NTEII1
    @D3IM2NTEII1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    There's something about this performance that captivates me every time I listen to it. Jennifer Hudson is phenomenal. Simply amazing.

    • @D3IM2NTEII1
      @D3IM2NTEII1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +D3IM2NTEII It's been 2 years and I still listen to this! Absolutely beautiful and captivating ..

    • @terrylucas8424
      @terrylucas8424 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It is the emotion in every single note, her perfect pitch, the warmth of her tone, her dynamic variation, and how she embodies the song, not only in her voice, but in her face and entire body...

    • @operabilia
      @operabilia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also courtesy of the excellent orchestra! I also love it! Regards from Europe

    • @2shadyladies
      @2shadyladies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think I listen to this at least once a week

  • @cesarrabe4466
    @cesarrabe4466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    I've actually listened to all twenty-five male and female versions of this beautiful song and this utterly gorgeous and haunting Jennifer Hudson rendition is my second most favorite after Roberta Flack's...that sustained note at 1:46 to 1:56 is delicately powerful and flawless...

    • @snakemansnakes1
      @snakemansnakes1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Glads to hear you Keep Roberta's version at the top - me too!

    • @colorpurple4623
      @colorpurple4623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree next to Roberta Flack Jennifer Hudson 8s the best

    • @goga9916
      @goga9916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My favourite version is from Celine Dion

    • @KSBERGER1
      @KSBERGER1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Josh Krajcik also did an excellent job while he was on X-factor. He has an incredible voice to.

    • @Wangdangdoodle666
      @Wangdangdoodle666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This woman is beautiful and she can sing, but she is NOT Robert Flack. Not close. Not in the same universe. I'm sure the kids will disagree.

  • @tinadavies4195
    @tinadavies4195 5 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    Imagine if Luther Vandross was still with us! And put these two together mind blowing,flawless,real not fake,like music is today.

    • @wendyloumcallister1436
      @wendyloumcallister1436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes we lost a good singer he was awesome

    • @NIJEECAPRICORN23
      @NIJEECAPRICORN23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      YASSS that would be a dream duet

    • @jacquelinepayne4737
      @jacquelinepayne4737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      As picky as Luther Vandross was, he could NOT find fault with Jennifer Hudson. She’s pitch perfect 👌 which is rare for a singer

    • @joannamcnab915
      @joannamcnab915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What amazing thought!

    • @ronaldrodriguez2875
      @ronaldrodriguez2875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wow...PRICELESS

  • @marthalisk303
    @marthalisk303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I swear Jennifer can do any song pure justice. SO much talent!

    • @michaeloatway1784
      @michaeloatway1784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have been a big fan of hers since I saw her on the talent show. She is magnificent

  • @jbyesterday3959
    @jbyesterday3959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Jennifer hits it out of the ballpark in grand slam fashion & in her own style. Loved how she kept the finale (my favorite part) true to Ms Flack's version - Bravo !

  • @phillipwheeler7003
    @phillipwheeler7003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    This is ONE stunning woman! Incredible voice and beauty!

    • @stevenhosea4849
      @stevenhosea4849 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Phillip Wheeler Steven. Hosea. Hi. Yes. Goodness. No. Not. Very. Bye

  • @thepearlatelier4256
    @thepearlatelier4256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    i've been a fan of hers ever since the dream girls and she has grown in stature over the years, she is pure talent.

    • @mshabs2238
      @mshabs2238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A good rendition. Hard to beat Diana Ross

  • @judigamroth7736
    @judigamroth7736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    What an exquisite performance! I love her unstated hand movements - so powerful and full of feeling .......

  • @darlenetravis6310
    @darlenetravis6310 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    THIS SONG IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG I EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE ❤❤

  • @saradavis4986
    @saradavis4986 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There is absolutely nothing she can't sing. I always stand in awe when she sings. She deserves every award and reward she gets. She is quite an amazing young lady!!!! She is the EGOT newest and youngest recipient and worthy of it all♥️♥️♥️

  • @P_Belle
    @P_Belle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Cascading Hair, simple dress silhouette, unembellished parts of the vocals, all added to the beauty.

    • @vanhughes
      @vanhughes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Her voice stands alone!

    • @cjpreach
      @cjpreach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A stunning Beauty.

    • @phd2007
      @phd2007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meh . . . This song has been done a lot better by Celine Dione and LeAnn Rimes.

    • @dgibraltar
      @dgibraltar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@phd2007 NEVER!!!

    • @dgibraltar
      @dgibraltar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cjpreach ooohhhh yeah

  • @jeffdancel
    @jeffdancel ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love J.Hud. I mean who doesn't? Her tender notes... ufff... ❤ so exquisitely executed. I love to hear and watch her more perform subtle and divine moments such as this🎉

  • @ceepeeo
    @ceepeeo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Watched 100’s of your videos and clips. This video is your face at its most beautiful. Song at the top of my list also.

  • @sandy6660
    @sandy6660 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Jennifer is a awesome artist of song. Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing. ❤

  • @jgotorres
    @jgotorres 12 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Jennifer Hudson has the most powerful voice I've ever heard. She is perfect! Any song sung by beautiful it becomes.

  • @Gyp2026
    @Gyp2026 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Jennifer sends her unique touch to all she sings. She’s an absolute treasure!!! All who have sung this before her are tipping their hats!!! Beautiful! ❤

  • @ederrick987
    @ederrick987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great rendition by Jennifer, however, Ms. Roberta is still the Queen of this song. The song was meant to be soft, soothing, touching the soul, emotions and the sensitivity of human attraction and love. Roberta voice and vibrations was what made this song very special, her voice emanated the authenticity of the words of this iconic song.

  • @ceciliastuart3730
    @ceciliastuart3730 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    First time I am seeing this. Jennifer Hudson you are an amazing performer. God's blessing on your Life 🙏🏽💞❤

  • @blambrax
    @blambrax 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    This is the singing you get when, raw natural top tier Talent has been refined and made better.

  • @portiajones6813
    @portiajones6813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    One word "Perfect" That's what you hear when Jennifer Hudson sings.

  • @yogib8
    @yogib8 8 ปีที่แล้ว +637

    This woman's voice is UNTOUCHABLE

    • @lovetogolf4184
      @lovetogolf4184 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +yogi B True gift for sure!

    • @davidgodsrmanmade916
      @davidgodsrmanmade916 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      famous as barbra streisand i think

    • @helenjackson8086
      @helenjackson8086 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So so true. So beautiful.

    • @weddingkim
      @weddingkim 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      google matt cardle x factor uk winner knocks the pants of this version

    • @Mania28
      @Mania28 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Listen to Leona Lewis version on divas, it's out of this world.

  • @lt.petemaverickmitchell7113
    @lt.petemaverickmitchell7113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    You just stop what you’re doing and listen.
    That’s the power this has.

  • @flobtheblob
    @flobtheblob 7 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    Her voice is one of the best of our time.

  • @boboo6257
    @boboo6257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    J.H what a voice, vocal range not forgetting her energy she is so talented.
    She's also a very attractive woman.
    She always reduces me to tear, I so glad she won the America Xfactor a very deserving competitor. That has gone from strength to strength. She's made this song her own. Beautifully covered. She's going places yet she's appears so humble.

  • @lori3978
    @lori3978 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Awa, the moment you opened your mouth to sing 🎤, the tears 😭 just rolled out of my eyes...
    A outstanding performance... ❤️🤩❤️

    • @Vallentina0325
      @Vallentina0325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Laurel Ewing: I thought it was just me!

    • @brandy1883
      @brandy1883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Vallentina0325 This is the hair style, that compliment, Jennifer, best, you wear it well?

  • @elizabethchaitin9379
    @elizabethchaitin9379 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Magnificently done!! Whenever you think you have heard the best of Jennifer Hudson she sings another song!!!

  • @richieowens7090
    @richieowens7090 8 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Omg! This is incredible. Just mesmerizing.

  • @Alexander-_GregMashaba
    @Alexander-_GregMashaba 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh ❤ this is very very beautiful ❤❤❤❤ God bless Jennifer Hudson ❤ God bless those who made this very very beautiful video available to us. Watching from Johannesburg, South Africa

  • @Kreatures100
    @Kreatures100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Them are pipes! She looks so pretty here too. I like her in this mode. She builds the song without histrionics and the tone is amazing.

  • @nmoktxazca
    @nmoktxazca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    She masters the control and grace if this song. She does not rush through it and leaves us waiting for each note. Her performance rings true with love and humanity.

  • @kathjones9200
    @kathjones9200 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jennifer Hudson has a rare and beautiful voice, she puts her heart and soul into each lyric, pure.......wonderful and so very captivating. Shine on Jennifer.

  • @draymen8754
    @draymen8754 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    First time hearing this version. Absolutely beautiful version.

  • @fgbowen
    @fgbowen 12 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This performance was incredibly mature I thought. It was really stunning.

  • @Biggems4
    @Biggems4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This is her best live performance. amazing!

    • @artroper4745
      @artroper4745 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are correct

    • @enawilson3210
      @enawilson3210 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You should here MAttt Cardle from x factor signing this in the heats superb for a man ❤

    • @Biggems4
      @Biggems4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@enawilson3210 I have! His version is amazing as well.

  • @scarlet8select696
    @scarlet8select696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This young lady is so talented and beautiful to behold. One can see the influence of God in her. She has one of the most powerful voices in the music industry, and yet, she can sing softly when she wants to. She sings with such meaning. She is confident on stage, and as young as she is, she excellent dignity and great stage presence and composure. I am so proud of her. May God continue to be with her, always.

  • @blackjakko
    @blackjakko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh holy cow. She is so lovely and stunning and gorgeous and brilliant. Omg! So beautiful aaaahhhhh. Master class in how to deliver a song. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @robinansaldo459
    @robinansaldo459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Oh how lovely. Roberta Flack I'm sure could not be more proud of you singing her song. Covers aren't easy but you held every note of this song. Congratulations!

    • @StarzzyJJASD
      @StarzzyJJASD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry to burst your bubble but Roberta flack shes not the original singer songwriter, it belongs to a British artist

  • @michaeltroutman4832
    @michaeltroutman4832 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My first time hearing this by Jennifer and she blew this out of the water. Simple beautiful

    • @kayhinton6487
      @kayhinton6487 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look up her version of Al Greens Simply Beautiful!!. That will blow your mind too!. She is such a talent! Love her!

  • @brandycarter5706
    @brandycarter5706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    🎼 Jennifer Hudson, in my unsolicited opinion is the most incredibly brilliant talent that I've honestly ever heard in my lifetime. This says a lot considering my journey upon this earth. 😉
    Besides her amazing vocals, she's undoubtedly the most beautiful human being, both on the outside and sincerely deep within her beautiful soul. The kindness, love and compassion she so effortlessly and generously offers others, is obviously so wonderfully real...making her uniquely, one of a kind.
    "Presently, she is indeed the most gifted artist; and a blessing to everyone with an ability to appreciate her existence." 🎶❤🎵

  • @yukiefromoz2573
    @yukiefromoz2573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Amazingly flawless. I wish she'd sung the whole song. She looks fantastic here as well.

  • @Sylvia18-t8s
    @Sylvia18-t8s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I loved Jennifer voice the moment I heard it on American Idol. I voted every time for her!! Just Beautiful 💕

  • @Ckillen2422
    @Ckillen2422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Yolanda Adams, and Jennifer Hudson is the best singers of this generation... Yolanda Adams is very special.

  • @carolehallhardeman7072
    @carolehallhardeman7072 11 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    Who arranged this version? Jennifer should perhaps put this arranger under contract. She actually sings this song where her voice lives!!!! One of her most beautiful renditions ever. Also, Jennifer actually sings the lyrics, which is unusual for many singers. Go, Jennifer------this was just beautiful. Congratulations and thank you.

    • @maxwellmark986
      @maxwellmark986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hello Carole... How are you doing today... 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
      And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?

    • @hirotanakawa6868
      @hirotanakawa6868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think it was David Foster who arrange it, because it sounds pretty similar to Céline Dion version that was released in 1999

    • @mimsicle1
      @mimsicle1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The first time I saw her on Americas Got Talent I knew she was gifted with a great voice.

    • @judigamroth7736
      @judigamroth7736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      The first time I ever heard this, it was sung by Roberta Flack at the Blossom Center in Cleveland, OH. I loved it, but Jennifer Hudson’s knocks everyone else’s renditions of this right out of the ballpark.

    • @marymosley5607
      @marymosley5607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I concur! She really is a BLESSING to All who hear her sing. MAY GOD BLESS HER ALWAYS.

  • @hettiegrady3581
    @hettiegrady3581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She is THE VOICE of this age!!! I wish it was full length

  • @sybilbowman4267
    @sybilbowman4267 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This. This is the most hauntingly beautiful version of this iconic song that I have ever heard. It brought me to tears. I so wish she would record it and release to the public. It’s breathtaking.

  • @mariaa.bryson8126
    @mariaa.bryson8126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Omg I never heard anyone ever sing this with such meaning from the heart and soul. Absolutely incredible!

  • @mezzoola
    @mezzoola 11 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Wowl, Love this! not over-sung....beautiful interpretation

  • @gwynenglishnielsen8596
    @gwynenglishnielsen8596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This has always been such a subtly emotional tune. Glad Jennifer decided to cover it.

  • @dee8287
    @dee8287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Jennifer can sing anything! She expresss so much passion in any song she sings..... Great Job!

  • @cherylharrison6597
    @cherylharrison6597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Jennifer for always giving us the music that means so much Roberta I am sure is so proud of you. I pray for you constant success. And peace in your life.

  • @catheyoliver3105
    @catheyoliver3105 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The first note, all the moments, made me cry, just brought back all a wellspring of memories, being with him, it was like no other.

  • @migueltorres8854
    @migueltorres8854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lets be clear about music updates, personal opinions, votes based on personal taste, tradicional inpirations etc, Jennifer Hudson is the bomb right off the beginnig, she's the latest, she' got the whole package, her personality and humbleness is backing up and supporting the beautiful angelical voice she posesses. Hey, lets just recognize so that God keeps blesing us thru her singing

    • @christinan6450
      @christinan6450 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said !! I agree & couldn’t have said it better myself !

  • @zk221996
    @zk221996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's refreshing to hear her pull back a little and make use of her head voice more...classic case of less is more and she killed it 🔥

  • @billmacgregor6797
    @billmacgregor6797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I met my wife when this song was released and we enjoyed it at our daughters birth a few years later. It will be my parting song played when my time for this world comes to an end. (hopefully 100 years from now) 😀

  • @NubiaTeran
    @NubiaTeran 4 ปีที่แล้ว +390

    2020 Anyone🤗

  • @HarrisonCruse-y9b
    @HarrisonCruse-y9b 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This song by Jennifer Hudson proved to the world she has a special voice

  • @christinan6450
    @christinan6450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I have loved this lady’s singing from the first moment she was introduced on AI. There isn’t any song she has taken on that I don’t love. She has such intelligent skill, knowing exactly when to belt it out, soften it like a feather, or bring her rich tones to bear to create emotion. She is not only a great singer, but an excellent actress & human being. I had to listen to that song 5X, just to memorize all its nuances. Jennifer, the world seems a lot brighter with you in it! Keep inspiring, energizing, comforting & entertaining us with your awesome voice💞

  • @judyschroffel450
    @judyschroffel450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She is just exquisite.... Her voice....perfection defined! Loved every second of her performance!

  • @mmmax2g
    @mmmax2g 9 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    Roberta will ALWAYS be #1 with this song to me but ONCE again Jennifer Comes with it!!

    • @kevinmillz9757
      @kevinmillz9757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Celine Dion

    • @sharonjones761
      @sharonjones761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree wholeheartedly, Roberta will be #1 with song,but Jennifer was good.

    • @victoriajohn6942
      @victoriajohn6942 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevinmillz9757 Agreed; I dedicated Celine Dion's version to my son when he was born (hearts)

    • @tactiletinkerer
      @tactiletinkerer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There's an absolutely heartbreaking vulnerability Roberta's original has over any cover I've heard, including this one... but JHUD comes close, easily one of the greatest singers of her generation. Luv them both, but Roberta's still #1 here ❤️

    • @dustfreequeen5151
      @dustfreequeen5151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Leona lewis did a fantastic job too

  • @MegaDianal
    @MegaDianal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Jennifer can sing anything, and it sounds good. She's truly blessed.

  • @sandy6660
    @sandy6660 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So beautiful She has such a beautiful voice. The song lyrics are so meaningful. 🎶❤️

  • @bernitagriffin2162
    @bernitagriffin2162 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is no other voice like this one! This lady is blessed!!!!

  • @josephdigristina2808
    @josephdigristina2808 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I worship the ground this woman walks on. There is no better singer alive.

    • @ellenhater8764
      @ellenhater8764 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Joseph Digristina SHE IS AMAZING.. AND TO OVERCOME THE TRAUMA FROM WHAT HAPPENED TO HER FAMILY IS DEVASTATING, HOWEVER SHE HAS THE STRENGTH TO SHOW US HER AMAZING TALENT. SHE AND WHITNEY ARE THE VOICES OF ALL TIME..

    • @slimdudeDJC
      @slimdudeDJC 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ellen Hater You should add Cheryl Lynn, Chaka Khan, Lisa Fischer, Minnie Ripperton and last but not least, Patti LaBelle!!!

    • @josephdigristina2808
      @josephdigristina2808 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ellen Hater
      To survive that type of devastation is a true measure of character. Jennifer deserves the best the world has to offer.

    • @josephdigristina2808
      @josephdigristina2808 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      slimdudeDJC
      You have amazing taste in female artists.

    • @slimdudeDJC
      @slimdudeDJC 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joseph Digristina ALL of those women have powerful voices(strength in projecting sound) except Minnie Riperton. But hers was the lightest and most serene, with an upper registry rivaled only by Lisa Fischer and Mariah Carey. Mariah's vocals are most comfortably in the alto range but with the ability to soar in that upper registry without effort. Lisa makes the smoothest transition from lower to upper significantly better than Mariah, with Lisa having a broader range as well.

  • @zenobiapalmyra5670
    @zenobiapalmyra5670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This beautiful girl, with her incredible voice and amazing spirit needs to create an album of classics like this...The First Time Ever... and;
    Endless Love
    Touch Me In The Morning
    I Will Always Love You
    Moon River
    Secret Love
    Tell Him
    Immortality
    Besame Mucho
    It Must Be Him
    You Don't Have To Say...You Love Me
    If You Go Away
    Memories
    Woman In Love
    ...and so many more.
    Jennifer would break records like you wouldn't believe..! 💖

    • @darm.8172
      @darm.8172 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe After ReRe...She Might? Or...Maybe After ReRe...She Wouldn’t Have To. But, I Get Your Drift...And Maybe She’ll See Your Suggestion...And Put It In Her Back Pocket, For Safe Keeping -Eh. @Jennifer Hudson
      :-)

    • @johnflower8813
      @johnflower8813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will always love you

    • @johnflower8813
      @johnflower8813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Endless love

    • @johnflower8813
      @johnflower8813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will always you

  • @hectornegron9155
    @hectornegron9155 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mesmerizing. I found myself at times unconsciously holding my breath while trying to absorb all that beautiful interpretation.

  • @lindaroper8451
    @lindaroper8451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Next to Ms Roberta, this is the very best version of this song. So intimate. Touches the heart with passion. Thanks so much!!

  • @tinadavies4195
    @tinadavies4195 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    JH can really belt it out I love her to bits. Never get bored watching or listening to her.

  • @brendaechols5
    @brendaechols5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a beautiful classic rendition that will never leave us!! Thank you !!

  • @RodZilla11
    @RodZilla11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's only THREE PEOPLE that I can listen to, sing this song; ROBERTA FLACK, JENNIFER HUDSON and MATT CARDLE!! JENNIFER HUDSON is just so powerful, I feel every fiber of her being when she sings. I LOVE HER!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @thf1racer820
    @thf1racer820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simply Beautiful ...

  • @gladysdavis6041
    @gladysdavis6041 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never heard this except by Roberta Flack. Now I love both❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @iamlove113
      @iamlove113 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jeffery Osborne

  • @rios721
    @rios721 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just speechless, have heard this song before, but in her voice it's just stunning 😍!

  • @DAL138
    @DAL138 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Love Jennifer Hudson! Amazing job!

  • @annettepalmer3954
    @annettepalmer3954 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jennifer Hudson is simply one of the very best of this new generation of singers She sang it so beautifully.. It was a great rendition of this song.

  • @dejoiepoellnitzburkhalter6472
    @dejoiepoellnitzburkhalter6472 10 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Jennifer can sing anything, she's a naturalist. She has GOD-Given talent. Great respect to Roberta Flack for singing and writing such a beautiful song. Jennifer you made it your own. Bravo!

    • @deejazzdancer
      @deejazzdancer 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Dejoie Poellnitz Burkhalter Roberta did not compose this song ! "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a 1957 folk song written by British political singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who would later become his wife, to sing.

    • @jash6981
      @jash6981 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I;ve added a comment to say this as there is no mention in original description.@@deejazzdancer

  • @roywillis2750
    @roywillis2750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful ...... thank you

  • @lethaa6777
    @lethaa6777 10 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    absolutely beautiful!

  • @lunalea1250
    @lunalea1250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The setting, lighting, the Orchestra, her beautiful face, just pure magic!😊🥳💜

  • @marybell9577
    @marybell9577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jennifer Hudson looks Stunning on that Video and sound s great with her Amazing voice. I think she can sing anything.

  • @wilbertmcginnis3000
    @wilbertmcginnis3000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember in Church in Chicago Pleasant gift Baptist Church seeing Jennifer as a little girl in the junior choir she always have had a beautiful voice and seeing her growing up in that same church and now her Talent has been blessed but she is a big star still with a beautiful voice.

  • @pasquale2160
    @pasquale2160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    she's so underrated...

  • @sonyafoster5770
    @sonyafoster5770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a true diva...her vocals are beautiful

  • @kayhinton6487
    @kayhinton6487 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've got chills. Just Love J Hud!!. 💝

  • @ellimeyer5796
    @ellimeyer5796 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song....man. Every time I hear this song, it hits me in the chest like a ton of bricks. Jennifer Hudson singing it...priceless. Just magnificent.

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis6595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow 10 yrs ago! She is sooo underrated. Beautiful voice and well as a beautiful lady. Well done. (Btw this is my favorite Roberta Flack song)

  • @prinzonic9896
    @prinzonic9896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes, this is Jennifer Hudson making use of that God's gifted voice.