Where Would You Be - This is one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite singers , just beautiful and powerful and haunting and lovely, very romantic to boot , Yeah Martina McBride !
I discovered Martina McBride back in 1995 when CMT was still on in the UK. I discovered a whole load of fantastic new music through that channel. I saw Martina live in Manchester the following year. Absolutely fantastic!
I'm sure your research turned up that she won Female Vocalist of the Year, many years in a row. You need to treat yourself to her song, A Broken Wing. She hits the last note in the song, hard, and carries it into the next day.
I have heard her live when I was stationed in Fort Campbell. She can blow out speakers with that voice! Also, I enjoy the fact that you can hit those high notes!
Yep. They toned her voice down in the mix on her recordings. Seeing her live, her voice would just explode with intensity, all completely under control and nuanced with feeling. Just one of the best singers I've ever heard. Unbelievably good.
Martina is one of my favorite country artists. “Independence Day” you should also check out. She’s fantastic!!! She gives me chills when I hear her sing.
Yes, when that song came out… wow! What an impression she made! And the subject is definitely not what you might think based on the song title. But when I think of her, that is still the song that first comes to mind.
Saw her in 1998 at an open air venue, she sat on the edge of the stage, put down her mic and started singing Whatever You Say and we heard her clearly in the nosebleed seats. Most amazing show I ever went to.
I've seen Martina several times live, from before her first album debut... She's Never, Ever missed a note in any performance I've seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears. She was always phenomenal!
She is a huge Pat Benatar fan & they have sung together, which is fantastic! I saw Martina live - she gives what you think is all & suddenly goes beyond that point so it takes your breath away! She’s amazing!
Back in the early to mid nineties (I forget which year exactly) Martina came over to the UK on a promo tour and did a performance for the BBC at Pebble Mill studios. I was in the audience that day. She performed Wild Angels. I was stunned at the sheer power of her voice which could be heard clearly over the studio foldback (which was by no means quiet). I met her after the performance and wondered how the hell this huge voice came from this really quite petite woman. I've been a fan ever since. I am so glad you took the time to do this analysis of this remarkable singer.
OMG!!! I totally agree - how have you never heard of Martina McBride before!!!!??? One of THE BEST voices in country music. bar none!!!! Welcome to her world!!!! (One of her best, in my opinion, is the album "Evolution" - every single song is a work of art.....
you said it yourself - COUNTRY music. They don't have the genre over there. It's mostly US - some Canada (Shania, Terri Clark). What Brit? About the closest is Olivia Newton John's early days, close to 50 years ago, and when she was over here.
Being a rock guy most of my life this lady got me into country her voice is one of a kind because of you I hope she gains more fans in the UK thank you for showcasing this amazing singer!
Martina has been my favorite country singer for decades, hope that more people get hip to her with your help. I love country singers who can flat out sing.
Absolutely amazing vocalist in her power, her range, and also the subtlety she can bring as well. She can belt out the high notes and still give delicate expression. Incredible.
I live in Arkansas ,USA ,where country music is a big deal. and I never took time to listening to M Mbride , but, now that I hear how awesome she is I will wll be searching her out to enjoy more. Thank yoU. £
What we fans of hers know...she has the pipes!! She was still pretty underrated for female vocalists of her time. Still she's one of the best. Never seen one of your reactions before...this was pretty cool, me being kind of into the geeky things...lol, yes that's a compliment.
This just shows you that you need to step out of your comfort zone from time to time. I am an American but don't listen to a lot of country. I know who she is, but haven't heard that much of her music. She just blew me away. Thanks for introducing me to a "new" artist. Love your videos so much.
I've never been much of a country fan, but I appreciate talent regardless. Way back in the days when music video stations mostly played music and frequently showed live performances I would flip around between the stations to see what was on. This was probably in the late 90's or early 2000's. I happened upon CMTV one night and they were showing a live performance by Martina and her band. It was a 'backyard session'. I knew nothing about her music but I was amazed at how incredible she sounded and ended up watching the entire performance just to hear her sing. And obviously she had a great band backing her as well. Can't ever forget the musicians!
There is a female Brit that I nagged to do a review of Martina and she never would. I'm glad you did ,it was cool hearing your analysis. Next one up ,the male equivalent is a singer named Randy Houser. Unbelievable power !!!
I've loved her for 20 yrs. Lol. Powerhouse!!!😉🥰⚡⭐♨️Glad u covered her, thanks for reminding me. Pure voice & emotion, gives me chills every time 🦄💕💛🧡🎶Another great old country voice...Jo Dee Messina, Burn.
I love Martina. I went 600 miles to see her at the Ryman on Valentine's Day with the Nashville orchestra. As far as huge artists in one country and not another. It's America's SHAME that Slade never broke here. One of the best bands ever. Thankfully, I bought Slayed when it was released and was hooked for life.
I"m in America and love Slade! Although I found them because I grew up in the era when Quiet Riot covered their songs, then later found the originals which were so much better!
The voice monitor ("The lines DON'T lie") and your analysis only proves that my love and appreciation of her powerhouse voice was not without justification! I'm so sorry you've only just discovered her, but please give a listen to "Independence Day", "Concrete Angel" and/or "A Broken Wing." She is amazing and debuted before auto-tune. Great singer/song choice, analysis and education (as always!) 👍
I heard Martina McBride about 15 years ago at a free concert she gave at Lone Star Park, a horse track in Grand Prairie Texas. May have been further back than that. She sounded wonderful live. Very nice lady, beautiful, and very very nice.
Martina is the best singer I've heard live. It was a rainy show in a 30k capacity outdoor venue and only like 3 or 4 thousand people showed up, everyone got seats under the pavilion. I was working security and she just crushed it for 2 hours.
😍 I hadn't heard this one before & WOW! I can FEEEEL every word she's singing! Even WITH all the stop & go Martina keeps tugging on my tear ducts! Her delivery is not only ACES, it's also HEARTFELT & SOUL-FULL! Thank you for sharing Fil!🤗💖
I am VERY picky with my Christmas music, listening mostly to Josh Groban and Karen Carpenter, with Bing Crosby and Mel Torme to bring back the good old days, but I ran across Martina’s of O Holy Night a few years ago and it is spectacular. The best version I’ve ever heard.
I'm picky when it comes to Christmas music. I like Martina's album. I would suggest Tarja Turunen's "From Spirits and Ghosts (Score For A Dark Christmas)". As the name says, it has a darker mood and sound, but it's a more serious take on Christmas, and is the most pure album from a "what is Christmas?" perspective. And her voice is as good as it gets.
I have all her albums and have seen her in concert so many times over the years. Not only does she have a powerful voice, but give a listen to some of her softer stuff. She has a beautiful voice, and is by far one of my favorite artists in any genre. Thanks for this analysis, Fil👍
Thank you for doing Martina. She is one of my all time favorites. I knew she was a great singer. I could hear that, now I’ve seen it too! I agree with everyone who has recommended Independence Day for you to analyze (or at least for your own personal journey of discovering what Martina can do). That song never fails to bring me to tears, a powerful message delivered by a beautiful voice. Thank you Fil for teaching me so much about music through these videos.
Whoa - maintaining that volume in her upper range does get one's attention. I think you have said several times earlier that alot of country music doesn't make it "across the pond".
Some other huge female country artists you may not know but want to check out are Patty Loveless, Suzy Bogguss (especially), Pam Tillis, and Tanya Tucker.
She’s my favorite all time female country singer. My wife and I sang a duet of “I was born to give my love to you” 25 years ago for our wedding as my lovely wife walked down the isle.
So much to say. I think I may have asked you to do this song in the past. The first time I heard this song ever.. was when me and my wife saw her live at radio City music Hall in 2007 in New York. When she did this song everybody was on their feet.. men were practically weeping with how incredible she was. I get the chills every time I hear it. We also saw her Christmas show at a small venue on Long Island that used to be called Westbury music Fair. She sang o holy night acapella. You can probably find that performance on TH-cam.. she has so many songs where she holds notes like this.. I can't say enough about how incredible she is.. thanks for doing this song.Fil 🤗👍
I love the same powerhouse performances that everyone else does (Independence Day, A Broken Wing, Concrete Angel, etc.), but I also like when she shows a sense of humour and fun positivity (My Baby Loves Me, I Love You, When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues), and her fire-em-up bangers (Reckless, Life #9, Ride). She can pull off inspirational without being preachy, and some days that just hits right, even for those of us that don't ascribe to religion. Edited for truly atrocious autocorrect goofs. 😁
I JUST FOUND YOU TODAY, December 27th, 2023!! Your analysis are amazing! PS. I am an old lady but, I MUST say your smile is intoxicating!! Your voice too!!❤
Imagine my thrill when I saw the title and knew you were going to cover the song I requested! I'm so happy you found her voice as awesome as I did. I always suspected the change in key made it harder for her to hit the higher note, and now I find I was right, for the most part. I saw her live here in NY state several years ago, two nights in a row in different cities, and she did not sing "Where Would You Be" the second night, from what I've read due to the fact that she can (or will) only sing it when she's well-rested and is confident she can hit the notes. The playlist in the two shows were otherwise identical.
Martina is country music royalty. I’ve seen her twice through the years and she always delivers. She played a live (free concert) in my hometown last night but I didn’t go due to the rain. (It was outdoors). I’ve been listening to some playbacks here on TH-cam and sadly, her voice just wasn’t normal last night. Maybe she had throat issues or was just having a bad day. I hope her voice hasn’t been damaged, I just love her and her music!
Man, I love these analysis video's Fil! It separates the real deal from the phonies. It is hard to believe that Martina isn't bigger in the UK considering that your countrymen & women seem to enjoy country music and Kacey Musgraves played Royal Albert. I'm sure everyone in the comments is listing off all the great songs she has released, but Concrete Angel is not only more great Martina sound, but the lyrics behind the song are simply heart wrenching! And oh yeah...she's DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!
Fantastic analysis Fil! Martina is one of my favorites and so is this particular song. Got to see her in concert and she did not disappoint. Being a beautiful lady is just an added bonus. :)
Yup- she is as good live as in the studio. We saw her live several years ago and couldn’t believe the sound and pitch control in what was certainly a very basic sound system for a small outdoor venue.
…and I have a strong dislike for all the auto tuned garbage out there which lowers the bar for people who want to be “professional” singers. She’s legit!
Flashbacks to my early college days. I adored Martina, and so many other wonderful female performers, but her songs hit me right in the feels. I highly recommend you just binge on her voice. She's just such a powerhouse.
She was on a the show Crossroads with Pat Benatar and sang Promises in the Dark with Pat. Blew me away! My favorite version of the song. Unfortunately it is not on TH-cam anymore and I haven't found how to purchase the show..... yet. If you get a chance to see it you'll understand. Absolutely amazing!
I discovered Martina McBride when listening to a country music channel on a flight to Sydney in 2000. Had to buy her record 'Emotion' immediately when I got back home. During the same flight I also discovered Gretchen Peters (she has also written songs for Martina), Cheryl Wheeler and Felicity Urquhart. I think I have to go and dust those CDs off and have a listen. It's been a while since the last time... Thank you, Fil, for this analysis!
Martina McBride is another great country singer. She does amazing music. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Hope you have a Happy Easter. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
I only heard her voice 1 month ago singing Coal Miners daughter with 5 other amazing country singers. She really stood out. Can't believe I hadn't heard of her before. Flew from the United Kingdom to Toronto and drove down 5 hours to Waterloo, New York to listen to her live. It was so worth it!
Martina has a top 5 or 10 voice and when she sang this one live for the Flame Worthy awards it almost felt like she was singing her masterpiece...LIVE. A phenomenal voice and talent, glad you Brits finally discovered her! Great channel 👏
Was watching some of your recent reviews and thought "has he reviewed Martina Mcbride?" Did a search and found this video, the power in her voice is amazing, she's an amazing voice. She got her start selling Tshirts for Garth Brooks at his concerts
Where Would You Be - This is one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite singers , just beautiful and powerful and haunting and lovely, very romantic to boot , Yeah Martina McBride !
When seeing her live you can't help but wonder how all that sound comes from such a small lady. She is absolutely incredible.
The BEST ever!!!
She is the best female singer in modern country music. She has so many monstrous live performances.
That depends if you count Alison Krauss as a modern country music performer.
@@craenor or you could appreciate both of their styles. Alison Krauss is Blue Grass and amazing!
@@rena6895 It was roy who started with "the best"
She is the BEST singer Period!!!
And it could have been even more but she was dedicated to her family.
Your expertise always makes me hear things ive never noticed
I discovered Martina McBride back in 1995 when CMT was still on in the UK. I discovered a whole load of fantastic new music through that channel. I saw Martina live in Manchester the following year. Absolutely fantastic!
I'm sure your research turned up that she won Female Vocalist of the Year, many years in a row. You need to treat yourself to her song, A Broken Wing. She hits the last note in the song, hard, and carries it into the next day.
Yes yes yes
Agreed!!!!🥰😎❣❣❣👏👏👏
You beat me to it, that is one of her best.
Another song I love is “When God Fearin’ Women Get the Blues”
@@stevemoore9984 heck yeah!
I have heard her live when I was stationed in Fort Campbell. She can blow out speakers with that voice! Also, I enjoy the fact that you can hit those high notes!
She does a song called “Anyway” that’s just amazingly well done.
My favorite, she's awesome, truly!!
I saw her in concert. She's a little bitty thing but she could blow the roof off the arena. There are very few voices like hers.
Agreed. Her and Pat Benatar...tiny ladies, blow the roofs off everywhere!!🔊🎶🎤🌬🔥💜😁🗯
The only other female country singer that can rival her power is Jennifer Nettles.
@@volo1826 negative
@@volo1826 how about Carrie Underwood. Her performance of How Great Art Thou gave me chills.
Yep. They toned her voice down in the mix on her recordings. Seeing her live, her voice would just explode with intensity, all completely under control and nuanced with feeling. Just one of the best singers I've ever heard. Unbelievably good.
I love watching your face while you are listening. Your love of good music is so obvious. Keep 'em coming!
😊💖Agreed!👍👍
Oh, man! Martina is amazing!
Martina is one of my favorite country artists. “Independence Day” you should also check out. She’s fantastic!!! She gives me chills when I hear her sing.
Yes, when that song came out… wow! What an impression she made! And the subject is definitely not what you might think based on the song title. But when I think of her, that is still the song that first comes to mind.
I agree with checking out "Indepedance Day". It's always been my personal favorite song of hers.
Oooooh, that is a good song! I think that was the first Martina McBride song I ever heard in high school.
Same Here! She is absolutely incredible!! And has brought me to tears so many times
Yes -- you should review "Independence Day" -- one of the best choruses !
Saw her in 1998 at an open air venue, she sat on the edge of the stage, put down her mic and started singing Whatever You Say and we heard her clearly in the nosebleed seats. Most amazing show I ever went to.
I've seen Martina several times live, from before her first album debut...
She's Never, Ever missed a note in any performance I've seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears. She was always phenomenal!
The lady with the deepest blue eyes ever, swoon. One of my favorite female country artists.
Can you name a few more favorites? I liked her so I'm looking forward to get to know more good country singers.
I absolutely LOVE Martina McBride ❤️ Concrete Angel, Broken Wing and Independence Day are some of my favorites!
Martina is well known in the USA. Thank you for pointing out her range and quality. I will pay closer attention next time.
Not gonna lie, I've been waiting on your analysis of Martina. She has been a stellar vocalist for a long time. Thank you my friend.
She is a huge Pat Benatar fan & they have sung together, which is fantastic! I saw Martina live - she gives what you think is all & suddenly goes beyond that point so it takes your breath away! She’s amazing!
Back in the early to mid nineties (I forget which year exactly) Martina came over to the UK on a promo tour and did a performance for the BBC at Pebble Mill studios. I was in the audience that day. She performed Wild Angels. I was stunned at the sheer power of her voice which could be heard clearly over the studio foldback (which was by no means quiet). I met her after the performance and wondered how the hell this huge voice came from this really quite petite woman. I've been a fan ever since. I am so glad you took the time to do this analysis of this remarkable singer.
Her greatest song is “Independence Day.” I remember back when she signed autographs at a tire store in my hometown.
Her live vesrion of Over the Rainbow from the Martina album is her best song, the best female performance ever!!!
OMG!!! I totally agree - how have you never heard of Martina McBride before!!!!??? One of THE BEST voices in country music. bar none!!!! Welcome to her world!!!! (One of her best, in my opinion, is the album "Evolution" - every single song is a work of art.....
you said it yourself - COUNTRY music. They don't have the genre over there. It's mostly US - some Canada (Shania, Terri Clark). What Brit? About the closest is Olivia Newton John's early days, close to 50 years ago, and when she was over here.
Being a rock guy most of my life this lady got me into country her voice is one of a kind because of you I hope she gains more fans in the UK thank you for showcasing this amazing singer!
Shes one of the best vocalist I've ever heard. Love Martina she's amazeing.
She IS the BEST!!!!!!
She is the best!!!!
Martina has been my favorite country singer for decades, hope that more people get hip to her with your help. I love country singers who can flat out sing.
Absolutely amazing vocalist in her power, her range, and also the subtlety she can bring as well. She can belt out the high notes and still give delicate expression. Incredible.
Love Martina McBride! She has a beautiful voice. Love a lot of her songs!
Martina's voice is a force of nature. Another great song of hers is Broken Wing. Thanks for highlighting her incredible voice
Concrete Angel and Independence Day are also songs that give me goosebumps. Thanks for giving Martina her dues.....
She is one of my all time favorite female country vocalists!
Her rendition of God Bless America after 9/11 was the best I ever heard.
God, I enjoy videos like this so much. She's such a talent and hearing it isolated and seeing the waveforms.. something so special about that.
I live in Arkansas ,USA ,where country music is a big deal. and I never took time to listening to
M Mbride , but, now that I hear how awesome she is I will wll be searching her out to enjoy more.
Thank yoU.
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What we fans of hers know...she has the pipes!! She was still pretty underrated for female vocalists of her time. Still she's one of the best. Never seen one of your reactions before...this was pretty cool, me being kind of into the geeky things...lol, yes that's a compliment.
One of my very favorite singers! "Whatever You Say" is such a good song.
Martina’s voice is second to none in country music. I have seen her live, she is amazing!
Whoa! No wonder her voice jumps out of the car radio and makes me stop on the 'country music' station! Loved your demonstration!
This just shows you that you need to step out of your comfort zone from time to time. I am an American but don't listen to a lot of country. I know who she is, but haven't heard that much of her music. She just blew me away. Thanks for introducing me to a "new" artist. Love your videos so much.
Martia McBride is a great singer one of my favorites.
I've never been much of a country fan, but I appreciate talent regardless. Way back in the days when music video stations mostly played music and frequently showed live performances I would flip around between the stations to see what was on. This was probably in the late 90's or early 2000's. I happened upon CMTV one night and they were showing a live performance by Martina and her band. It was a 'backyard session'. I knew nothing about her music but I was amazed at how incredible she sounded and ended up watching the entire performance just to hear her sing. And obviously she had a great band backing her as well. Can't ever forget the musicians!
She deserves more recognition than given in the US as well. Thanks for all you taught me, the not so musically inclined!
There is a female Brit that I nagged to do a review of Martina and she never would. I'm glad you did ,it was cool hearing your analysis. Next one up ,the male equivalent is a singer named Randy Houser. Unbelievable power !!!
I've loved her for 20 yrs. Lol. Powerhouse!!!😉🥰⚡⭐♨️Glad u covered her, thanks for reminding me. Pure voice & emotion, gives me chills every time 🦄💕💛🧡🎶Another great old country voice...Jo Dee Messina, Burn.
My fav is Independence Day, what a song.
Thank you for your generosity to this great singer.
I love Martina. I went 600 miles to see her at the Ryman on Valentine's Day with the Nashville orchestra. As far as huge artists in one country and not another. It's America's SHAME that Slade never broke here. One of the best bands ever. Thankfully, I bought Slayed when it was released and was hooked for life.
I"m in America and love Slade! Although I found them because I grew up in the era when Quiet Riot covered their songs, then later found the originals which were so much better!
Thank you Fil for bringing Martina into my life!
1993. Where I used to have a heart.... oh I would sing it over n over trying to hit every note with her, she’s a gem❤️
The voice monitor ("The lines DON'T lie") and your analysis only proves that my love and appreciation of her powerhouse voice was not without justification! I'm so sorry you've only just discovered her, but please give a listen to "Independence Day", "Concrete Angel" and/or "A Broken Wing." She is amazing and debuted before auto-tune. Great singer/song choice, analysis and education (as always!) 👍
I heard Martina McBride about 15 years ago at a free concert she gave at Lone Star Park, a horse track in Grand Prairie Texas. May have been further back than that. She sounded wonderful live. Very nice lady, beautiful, and very very nice.
Martina is the best singer I've heard live. It was a rainy show in a 30k capacity outdoor venue and only like 3 or 4 thousand people showed up, everyone got seats under the pavilion. I was working security and she just crushed it for 2 hours.
Been in love with Martina since the early 90's. Love those women that really belt out a tune. Plus she is easy on the eyes.
Beautiful classic voice- very reminiscent of a young Linda Ronstadt- love Martina McBride! “Independence Day” is a kick-ass song!
I love listening to her music. Another country singer who has a powerful is Ronnie Milsap.
I don't have any musical ability (other than some grade school trumpet playing) but I've learned so much by following your channel. Thank you
😍 I hadn't heard this one before & WOW! I can FEEEEL every word she's singing! Even WITH all the stop & go Martina keeps tugging on my tear ducts! Her delivery is not only ACES, it's also HEARTFELT & SOUL-FULL! Thank you for sharing Fil!🤗💖
I am VERY picky with my Christmas music, listening mostly to Josh Groban and Karen Carpenter, with Bing Crosby and Mel Torme to bring back the good old days, but I ran across Martina’s of O Holy Night a few years ago and it is spectacular. The best version I’ve ever heard.
I just had to check it out as Karen Carpenter is my favourite! Wow I love Martina’s version of O holy night! Thank you for bringing that into my life!
I'm picky when it comes to Christmas music. I like Martina's album.
I would suggest Tarja Turunen's "From Spirits and Ghosts (Score For A Dark Christmas)". As the name says, it has a darker mood and sound, but it's a more serious take on Christmas, and is the most pure album from a "what is Christmas?" perspective. And her voice is as good as it gets.
Yes!
But no, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, or John Denver ?
Also, her version of Silent Night!!!!
I loved your smiles while you were listening to Martina singing.
I have all her albums and have seen her in concert so many times over the years. Not only does she have a powerful voice, but give a listen to some of her softer stuff. She has a beautiful voice, and is by far one of my favorite artists in any genre. Thanks for this analysis, Fil👍
Wow! What a great voice!
Thank you for doing Martina. She is one of my all time favorites. I knew she was a great singer. I could hear that, now I’ve seen it too! I agree with everyone who has recommended Independence Day for you to analyze (or at least for your own personal journey of discovering what Martina can do). That song never fails to bring me to tears, a powerful message delivered by a beautiful voice. Thank you Fil for teaching me so much about music through these videos.
Whoa - maintaining that volume in her upper range does get one's attention.
I think you have said several times earlier that alot of country music doesn't make it "across the pond".
Some other huge female country artists you may not know but want to check out are Patty Loveless, Suzy Bogguss (especially), Pam Tillis, and Tanya Tucker.
.......Sara Evans, Wynnona Judd, Jo Dee Messina, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood.
Suzy’s wine down Wednesdays are great’ from an auld eejit Fils side the pond
Hey Fil, she is fantastic. I’ve always loved her voice ❤️….oh and I’m from the U.K. 👍🏽
She’s my favorite all time female country singer. My wife and I sang a duet of “I was born to give my love to you” 25 years ago for our wedding as my lovely wife walked down the isle.
So much to say. I think I may have asked you to do this song in the past. The first time I heard this song ever.. was when me and my wife saw her live at radio City music Hall in 2007 in New York. When she did this song everybody was on their feet.. men were practically weeping with how incredible she was. I get the chills every time I hear it. We also saw her Christmas show at a small venue on Long Island that used to be called Westbury music Fair. She sang o holy night acapella. You can probably find that performance on TH-cam.. she has so many songs where she holds notes like this.. I can't say enough about how incredible she is.. thanks for doing this song.Fil 🤗👍
Martina is the greatest female artist ever!! That's just my opinion. Something about her songs and voice just gets my in my feels every time
I love the same powerhouse performances that everyone else does (Independence Day, A Broken Wing, Concrete Angel, etc.), but I also like when she shows a sense of humour and fun positivity (My Baby Loves Me, I Love You, When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues), and her fire-em-up bangers (Reckless, Life #9, Ride). She can pull off inspirational without being preachy, and some days that just hits right, even for those of us that don't ascribe to religion.
Edited for truly atrocious autocorrect goofs. 😁
She has such a powerful instrument that her voice amazes on every note.
Lots of fans here of country, she's talented I'll have to listen to her song A Broken Wing.
I JUST FOUND YOU TODAY, December 27th, 2023!! Your analysis are amazing! PS. I am an old lady but, I MUST say your smile is intoxicating!! Your voice too!!❤
Imagine my thrill when I saw the title and knew you were going to cover the song I requested! I'm so happy you found her voice as awesome as I did. I always suspected the change in key made it harder for her to hit the higher note, and now I find I was right, for the most part. I saw her live here in NY state several years ago, two nights in a row in different cities, and she did not sing "Where Would You Be" the second night, from what I've read due to the fact that she can (or will) only sing it when she's well-rested and is confident she can hit the notes. The playlist in the two shows were otherwise identical.
Enjoy your videos. Love the technical reviews.
I love Martina! She’s a Kansas girl!
She sure is. She used to work at the Dairy Queen!
Martina is country music royalty. I’ve seen her twice through the years and she always delivers. She played a live (free concert) in my hometown last night but I didn’t go due to the rain. (It was outdoors). I’ve been listening to some playbacks here on TH-cam and sadly, her voice just wasn’t normal last night. Maybe she had throat issues or was just having a bad day. I hope her voice hasn’t been damaged, I just love her and her music!
One of my favs. I like her song “With a Broken Wing”.
Love Martina, this helps understand why. Great vid again.
Man, I love these analysis video's Fil! It separates the real deal from the phonies. It is hard to believe that Martina isn't bigger in the UK considering that your countrymen & women seem to enjoy country music and Kacey Musgraves played Royal Albert. I'm sure everyone in the comments is listing off all the great songs she has released, but Concrete Angel is not only more great Martina sound, but the lyrics behind the song are simply heart wrenching!
And oh yeah...she's DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!
Fantastic analysis Fil! Martina is one of my favorites and so is this particular song. Got to see her in concert and she did not disappoint. Being a beautiful lady is just an added bonus. :)
Thanks for sharing this! Her song “Anyway” is amazing too!
Love Martina! What a voice and easy on the eyes too! While you're learning female country singers, check out Suzy Boggus. Pure, beautiful voice.
The best voice in country music!
Someone once said she has the best pipes in the business.
Yup- she is as good live as in the studio. We saw her live several years ago and couldn’t believe the sound and pitch control in what was certainly a very basic sound system for a small outdoor venue.
…and I have a strong dislike for all the auto tuned garbage out there which lowers the bar for people who want to be “professional” singers. She’s legit!
Her husband is her sound engineer in concert!!!
Flashbacks to my early college days. I adored Martina, and so many other wonderful female performers, but her songs hit me right in the feels. I highly recommend you just binge on her voice. She's just such a powerhouse.
I want to see her Christmas tour. She sings the best rendition of O Holy Night, that I've ever heard. And I'm a huge Elvis fan.
She is a stunning vocalist - beautiful tone and such power! I have loved her for years.
She was on a the show Crossroads with Pat Benatar and sang Promises in the Dark with Pat. Blew me away! My favorite version of the song. Unfortunately it is not on TH-cam anymore and I haven't found how to purchase the show..... yet. If you get a chance to see it you'll understand. Absolutely amazing!
If you type in "martina mcbride crossroads" it will give you the individual songs. Yes, they are damn good together.
@@CrisNuyt1 yes, I found it as well on utube
Wow!! I saw this performance when it was live on tv. That note! So dead on!!! Amazing
I discovered Martina McBride when listening to a country music channel on a flight to Sydney in 2000. Had to buy her record 'Emotion' immediately when I got back home. During the same flight I also discovered Gretchen Peters (she has also written songs for Martina), Cheryl Wheeler and Felicity Urquhart. I think I have to go and dust those CDs off and have a listen. It's been a while since the last time... Thank you, Fil, for this analysis!
Martina McBride is another great country singer. She does amazing music. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Hope you have a Happy Easter. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
I only heard her voice 1 month ago singing Coal Miners daughter with 5 other amazing country singers. She really stood out. Can't believe I hadn't heard of her before. Flew from the United Kingdom to Toronto and drove down 5 hours to Waterloo, New York to listen to her live. It was so worth it!
Martina has a top 5 or 10 voice and when she sang this one live for the Flame Worthy awards it almost felt like she was singing her masterpiece...LIVE. A phenomenal voice and talent, glad you Brits finally discovered her! Great channel 👏
Thanks for reminding me. Happy Easter. 🖒🤠
Was watching some of your recent reviews and thought "has he reviewed Martina Mcbride?" Did a search and found this video, the power in her voice is amazing, she's an amazing voice. She got her start selling Tshirts for Garth Brooks at his concerts
Love Martina McBride's voice. I am in the US and I have only heard one of her songs before this one. Not my genre but I do love her voice.
Heard this live and this song is still giving me goosebumps.
Glad you discovered Martina, Fil, I heard her when working in the US, do yourself a favour and listen to a song called A Broken Wing - Unbelievable!
Nice!!! High tones so pure..pitch perfect