BA AT I know right. People don't realise that the soul sister Etta James was alive whilst Christina was doing "her version" of this song and the two actually met and Etta told Christina she loves the way she sings this song. I have no doubt that Etta would be proud of this performance/version. Love to you girl.
JD Don’t be jealous or angry that beyoncé didn’t do this because Etta LOVED this and she always sounded like this amazing and She hated beyoncé’s version because it had no originality but christina’s did and that is what she LOVED about it.
She sang like church! She sent Etta off in style. She's so little like Etta was when she was young and you could tell Christina genuinely loved Etta. Etta is one of my favorites and Christina did her homegoing justice! Those of you criticizing, must have never been to a Black funeral or a Black Baptist church service.
Beautiful performance of a FAN at her IDOL's FUNERAL! You people need to learn RESPECT! There's a reason Etta's family called Chrstina to sing it and not Beyonce and it was really really hard to do it. Imagine you in her place: Your beloved diva's body right next to you and you trying to show composture and calm your nerves and not break down. I feel you Christina. Rest in peace, Etta
You are absolutely right. Etta loved Christina. Said Christina was worthy of "At Last" and that Beyoncé was trash. Etta would have wanted Christina to sing it like this. I don't like this song so dressed up, but Etta did. That's all that matters.
1: Christina's version of At Last was Etta James' favorite rendition of her song. So for everyone saying she ruined it, Etta would have been proud. 2. For everyone who says she sounds awful, I think the standing ovation speaks for itself. Christina put her heart and soul into that performance. 3. Why the HELL are people in this world so negative these days? She's singing at a damn funeral. Keep your false garbage opinions to yourself.
Etta prefered Christina over Beyonce. Whitney Houston said Christina is the only one who should cover her songs. Patti Labelle said Christina is the greatest vocalist of our generation, Aretha Franklin said Christina is killin’ it, YOUR opinion is irrelevant bruh.
Very very few have the vocal power that Etta had, but Christina is very close. I wish she had sang this one straight up, IMHO she tried to add to much to it, and she actually hurt it some.
Etta James was also bitter because Beyoncé was asked to sing at the Inauguration instead of her because anyone with ears can hear that Xtina does not do this song justice 💀
For those who are saying that Christina overdid it with excessive runs: When you do Soul and RnB, there's no such thing as too much runs.. I like how raw this performance is, unlike the manufactured-sounding version of Beyonce (though her vocals are impressive as well). This kind of RnB and Soul should never be approached as clean and smooth.. It is meant to be runny and raspy, just like James Brown's style..
Musically speaking, runs and fills can be overdone. It takes more than a bunch of tired runs to create a truly soulful style. Christina is good for blue eyed soul. That's why people who don't really KNOW what soul music is say she's so great. This performance was forced and not authentically soulful....pure emulation. Watch Patti Labelle sing ANYTHING... and then say Christina is singing soul music. And to reference James Brown?? Whaaat? Dude...Christina is good just like Elvis was .......🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
I am just finding this video. I don't watch a lot of television and such but this is beautiful. I love how she honored Ms. Etta James and at the same time, made it her own. Christina is so talented. I got to this video after watching her sing Ave Maria. She has such a HUGE (for the lack of a better word to properly describe her) range. ...just wow. Goosebumps.
Gotta love all the comments saying Christina was awful and how Beyoncé was better... There's a room full of people who not only loved Blues, but knew Etta and are Blues musicians giving Christina a standing ovation. If you like Beyoncé's version better, you have no idea what soul is. period.
Beyoncè did it soulfully too. You ARE THE ONE WHO DOESN'T KNIW WHAT SOUL IS! What was so bad about Beyoncè performance? She, just like Christina poured out her soul into the song. What's different about the two performances? And Christina sounded great until that riff she did at the end. If that's what you call soul, you're a fucking hypocrite because Beyoncè does it too.
No, Beyonce is not a soulful singer. Everything she sings is planned and rehearsed to death. Her approach to everything she sings is how to come across a certain way instead of feeling it and letting that take you wherever. Beyonce a great singer in that she has great technique, but soulful she is not. Beyonce's idea of soul is what comes across, not because she feels it but because she knows that is what people will interpret as soul. There's a big difference between the two singers.
I get your point and I kind of agree but hands down Beyoncé is the better singer she was and she will always be. Christina is foremost oversinging nowadays and back in her "prime" she was imitating the greats like Whitney and Mariah espeically Mariahs whistle notes with a false falsetto and on this tribute she is also imitating and not delivering something personal. Most at the time she screams especially around 3:10 the for you are MINE is straight screaming for 10 or more seconds and absolutelty horrible she sounds like she is having menstrual cramps. Also this is the reason why her technique is lacking and her voice often breaks. This is also not by a mile soulfoul only imitating the greats while not knowing the personal insturment fo 100%. If she would have stayed from the begining of her career voice wise in her lane she wouldnt sound so struggling nowadays. Meanwhile Beyoncé knows her vocal lane and stays true to her and perfetctioned her instrument and voice she became better and better and can truely use all facets of it.
Everyone that says beyonce did it better let's remember that Etta James hated beyonces version and preferred xtina's version and that is why her family requested that she sing at the funeral. Stop hating. Beyonce was cute but Etta is known for her grit which Xtina displayed perfectly
Youre an idiot... Etta didn't like the fact that beyonce was singing her song in front of the president and didn't get invited on stage to sing, also the movie version, which you can assume beyonce didnt have much creatve control over... Was kinda butchered. But Beyonces live version is clearly better .. She hated beyonces version because it was also for a movie.. Look at beyonces live version, and tell me christinas is better.. B is just much more soulful. Christina relys on the runs to make her sound better than what it is(not saying she has a bad voice) And aguilera did not portray etta perfect, as you say. This song is about the feeling, not how well you can sing it... You reeeeeaaaaaly need to check yo self fool
I dont get the rant. Christina couldn't hav e sung it with more feeling. She gave it all she's got to tribute Etta in her own way. Christina btw, can.sing with out runs and is amazing. Runs are her thing so she do it. to say beyonce is better than Christina is laughable though.
jared jones on a technical point of view beyonce better than xtina but singing isn’t about technicality. Singing is about expressing yourself vocally on an emotional level that christina is very good at and that’s why she became one of the most iconic/influencial voices and singer of all time. If beyonce and christina were to duet live beyonce wouldn’t be heard or will sound mediocre because christina has too much of a powerful voice for her to keep up with.
The only thing that bothered me wasn't her performance. It was fine to me. It was those people who are on their phones recording her performance at a fucking funeral
Etta James herself met Christina, praised her and loved Christina's rendition of her song. Her own family invited her to perform and no one else for a reason. Just look at everyone at the funeral standing up, giving a standing ovation and recognising this soulful performance. Whether or not her particular singing style is to your taste is up to you, and you can say that Christina butchered it or not. But comments like how Etta must be "rolling in her grave" are not for you to say, and they'd be completely inaccurate.
First of all Christina was singing like Etta oils have wanted her to. Have any of y'all ever heard Etta sing live? She never sings it like the recording track she gets into it soulfully and will change lots of things just as Christina is doing. That was Etta's style and Christina was respecting it
You people who are talking crap about Christina and how she is singing this song ... obviously are not fans of Etta James ... or you would know that Christina sang this the way ETTA would have wanted ... they actually were admirers of each other and had very similar styles and voices ...
Amen. Etta even said Christina did the best covers of this song. People think this is too much riffing, but people don't freak when pianists do this to the melody, or saxophone players. This is the jazz realm, and the voice has the right to do runs as well. It's an improvisational instrument, and people of the popular culture just don't understand.
I am never disappointed with Christina. She is an amazing vocalist. I absolutely loved this. She put the grunt and soul in this song. I know Etta is proud of her.
For the people saying she oversang or messed up the song: You morons obviously don't understand the blues or the music of the late Ms. Etta James. You probably heard this song in the Zales commercial and lumped it in with all the other pop tunes of yesteryear. Well, this version (and Xtinas outfit) are fitting tributes to our fallen Queen of Sass & Soul. Ms. Aguilera is THE ONLY SINGER with the Etta stamp of approval when it comes to this song, so have several seats. In this case, have a pew.
YES! There was a moment close to the beginning (the camera was closer) where you it was obvious that the Lord was blessing and anointing Christina. More chillbumps.
Haha 50 percent? Of Christina Aguilera? Its a lot mannnn. I mean being a vocalist, I seriously want to sing ike her and if I achieve that I'm sure I would become one of the best vocalists of the world. She is the Queen man. Oh I really want to sing with her.. And about other people? Let's just not give the attention to existence of bad comments about her, which they seek🙌❤
Knock the young lady all you want but she sang it like she was raised in the Pentecostal church. That's how they sing to a point. She did well and held her own. People who aren't fond of runs and the like I get where you're coming from. But truth is most of your major R&B, Jazz and POP singers came from that origin or genre, they only let go of their roots to appeal to the mainstream. That's why people like Patti Labelle or Aretha Franklin aren't as popular, they came from that origin and it used to be acceptable. Etta came from such an origin, just like Mahalia or Beyoncé or Fantasia or even Whitney know they had to give up the run and falsetto that is a standard in old school churches. It's just what being mainstream is about I guess, it's amazing to me that even many jazz singers gave up doing runs or scat. Many modern Gospel singers have given up those roots even though that's where they learned to use their voice like an actual instrument. At the end of the day I know its about getting paid to do what you love but I really miss people who have such vocal control. For a latina to have her ability when it's not a foundation of Latin music, is a wonderful gift that she gets no credit for. God knows J-Lo couldn't do a run to save her life. End of my rant, I apologize to the pop purists.
You're so on point. Besides this is not a cover song. It's expression one has for another. It love. Etta was one of Christina's inspiration. She sang from her heart.
DeleriumLuke technically it is a cover since it's etta's song not hers...well it became her "signature" song ie the one she was most famous for. tho really this and etta's versions were both covers since it was originally done 1st by glen miller trumpeter ray anthony in 1952...etta's version wouldn't be recorded till 1960 produced by the late great leonard chess of chess records...but then none of this silly bullshit really matters cuz it's a great song and both etta and christina pretty much blow the flippin doors off any place no mater what they sing. :D incidentally if you haven't had a chance to check it out you can watch cadillac records on crackle.com for free. it's a fantastic movie about etta and many of the other legends of the chess records era :D
it's kind of like watching a guitar player. a hack goes on for 10 minutes and gets boring after 4:30. a virtuoso knows when the hell to shut up and let the rest of the band play something. can you guess which one this girl is? :D
Kewl Beans She was singing to Ella...not you, or any of us who were fortunate enough to be here for this. Sometimes you just have to let art flow over you....................this was art.
Mmmm.... not sure how "healthy" they are after all that squeezing. She has unhealthy technique in her high belts and thats why she always goes hoarse in the middle of them. You'd think after a couple decades of vocal training she'd develop a solid mix. She has so much potential but I hate to see and hear her destroying her voice belt after belt.
@@ghendrix2264 OK. It's a saying, no need to take it so literally. I'm sure her lungs are anatomically in tact if that makes you feel any better? We can both agree on the bad technique tho, which is what I was getting at.
Christina did it so damn amazing and flawless, think about it. She's singing at ETTA JAMES funeral! The woman who inspired her , why wouldn't you give it all you got ? Etta adored Christina and I'm sure she would of loved this. I'm sure she did enjoy it. R.I.P
There are multitudes of singers..all the time long days. They sing, but few SAAAAANG. Drenched with respect for a fellow artist, the highest honor, beyond the audience. Brava !
what's wrong with you guys. She sang her heart out. I dont hear any over singing or whatsoever.. Her voice is just so beautiful.. People now a days are so judgmental!
No, "Up out" is the correct venacular use of words. Opting to use grammatically correct syntax of Standard English, "out of" would not capture the way I want my comment read.
Christina you did Etta James proud.Thank you 🙏 God for giving us these beautiful talented women.Angels on earth.Lord your generosity to your children we are so grateful for your love.
No.. No. I would like to state my opinion XD Christiana over does it waaaaaaaay too much. It's annoying tbh. I think Beyonce blew her out of the water.n
Christina has a beautiful voice, cannot deny the facts. This was my wife and I’s first dance at our wedding reception. There is so much more than was performed by her in this version, “My hearts all wrapped in clover, my lonely days are over “ Etta was a heart felt performer. All she sung was real and personal to her. My bride sung this to me as we danced that first dance. I know Etta smiled from Heaven hearing my beautiful bride’s voice, and seeing my smile through my tears as she belted out “ You are mine at last!” Etta’s music was raw, and broke racial barriers because her heart was universal. She did not care if you were black, brown or purple, it was you’re heart she sang to. Christina, thank you for seeing that and giving us a glimpse into this beautiful woman and magnificent performer. We lost a part of our heart, my wife and I in her passing. Thank you Etta, and thank you Christina
a lot of people are commenting about her "screaming" and "unnecessary grunting" . well lets see, last time i checked if everyone can scream and grunt like her there would be a lot more artist signed to record labels. sooooo next time saying shes doing the most remember you cannot sing or else you wouldnt be watching youtube videos of people getting thousands to millions of views, you would be in them 😘
Immanuel San Screaming is not an issue, it's a stylistic effect. Rock n roll and Metal are made essentially of this kind of distortion and so few people are capable of screaming that well. Try to scream like christina and speak later
@@lamorosioriginals8216 you could say whatever you want to say. But Christina just ruined everything. It's not a good style for her. She lost dynamic, sometimes she's going flat and crack her voice. And you ask me if i could scream like her 🤣 hell no.
Still listening in 2021. Love Etta not a huge Christina fan. Because she doesn't truly get to express who she total is in her music. This is who Christina really is. She's gritty, bluesy and R&B. Yet she's branded a a pop singer. So they water her down, to fit in a pop category.
I don't know why people think that being somebody's fan, means you have to hate the others 🤷🏼♀️ I Just enjoy all of the Divas. We are blessed to have so many good voices to listen ❤️
+fluffy rush you didn't make anything clear. you made it out as if it was a competition between two amazing singers. let them be and let them be different.
To everyone hating on Christina Aguilera, Where's Your Recording Contract And Grammys??? Exactly!!! Her voice is unique!!! And it's not off key!!! It's her signature stamp on letting people know this is her song!!! Just like many other artist!!! For example, Mary J. Blige!!! Know your shit before you judge!!!
The cleavage isn't a problem. Etta was known as music's original bad girl. I'm pretty sure Etta would have approved. She adored Christina and her talent. Christina was heavily influenced by Etta. You can see that in the way she gives all of her heart into each performance. She's not vocally showboating. She's showing you what a true performer/entertainer does.
I just know that this girl can sing. Etta was my heroine. Choosing her and her music as role models was a courageous judgement by Christina. You did Etta well, girl. She would be proud!
Here's what I don't understand...Why do people think that their comments are actually going to change the way that Christina sings? She has established herself from a very young age with this "signature" sound. She has proven to be an excellent vocalist, has dramatically improved her technique over the years, and has given jaw-dropping performances still to this day. Who cares if she has a couple records that didn't sell as well as her previous ones?! She herself said that it's not about the amount of records that you sell, but the quality and personalized style that you put in your music to help inspire others. C'mon people! We are all the same inside, we all have feelings, and sitting here unnecessarily criticizing someone with extremely negative banter is out of line. If you don't have something nice to say, just keep it to yourself. No one likes being bullied and that's what I have been reading in this thread. Christina, I have been a fan for many years, love your voice, your confidence, and your love for music and others. Keep being an amazing role model! We love you to the end, sister! Xoxo
Another angel, thank you music goddess, whoever you are for introducing me to Christina. Let's just keep telling everybody all about it, go back to our roots ... singing the blues gets rid of it, as all you blues people like me know. I feel tremendous gratitude to TH-cam for bringing the whole world of music (and more) to my little laptop with a big screen. At 84, I guess I'm just a lucky so-and-so.
That's who she is. She sang in her own way, putting so much emotion and passion. When you turn on the radio, you recognize her by her voice and by the way she sang..so why so many people dislike it? i really can't get it.
It's taken me this long to realize how fucking brilliant this vocal performance was! Etta invaded her vocals but never losing that Xtina style and gave the best tribute to a blues Legend just the way she would've wanted it. Hard and dirty! Girl did her justice. RIP Etta
The fact that Christina’s voice is so strong and powerful even with the mic is a further from her mouth really speaks volumes. Her vocals are so unmatched.
There's NOTHING nobody can really do with this voice! I CANNOT! They're really not a singer TODAY, that can get with her! I thank the GODS for giving her this incredible, gift!💕🔥🔥
Extremely talented vocalist, far more than I could ever hope do be. But the runs baby girl. You’re already super humanly talented and don’t need to show off with 2,000 runs in one 3 minute song. Sometimes simplicity is best.
She can sing any and every music genre . I can't see Whitney singing heavy metal but I can see Christina. The reason why I say this is becasuse I've been listening to her since she emerged on the music scene. I can't think of any other artists that can sing any and every music genre .
Etta said she loved this version that's why Christina got invited to sing it at her funeral.
How did she love this version at her funeral?
Jaz Room don't be an idiot dude
Christina sang this live many times before
Not this version. She commented on one of the less exaggerated over the top performances.
Bullshit!
For those who critize Christina's version, please know that Etta herself loved this same version.
Naay Faarias not this version... she exaggerated way too much..
Shut Up haz tu la version¡ a ver si te queda mejor...ridiculo
She loved Christina's singing, but this was way too much.
But although y'all think her version's way too much, I think that's very beautiful because Christina took the song into her pretty singing style.
We all know she was nervous and under a huge pressure. Christina can be human too.@@SashaM28
Christina's version of this song was Etta's favorite. So stop posting hateful comments
BA AT I know right. People don't realise that the soul sister Etta James was alive whilst Christina was doing "her version" of this song and the two actually met and Etta told Christina she loves the way she sings this song. I have no doubt that Etta would be proud of this performance/version. Love to you girl.
that was before xtinas voice was butchered by her horrific technique. you cant tell me this was good with a straight face.
JD Don’t be jealous or angry that beyoncé didn’t do this because Etta LOVED this and she always sounded like this amazing and She hated beyoncé’s version because it had no originality but christina’s did and that is what she LOVED about it.
@@burninandearnin8311 No one jealous with Christina's shitty technique. This is suck. Very suck.
@@awokwok1029 at least she can sing
She sang like church! She sent Etta off in style. She's so little like Etta was when she was young and you could tell Christina genuinely loved Etta. Etta is one of my favorites and Christina did her homegoing justice! Those of you criticizing, must have never been to a Black funeral or a Black Baptist church service.
Beautiful performance of a FAN at her IDOL's FUNERAL! You people need to learn RESPECT! There's a reason Etta's family called Chrstina to sing it and not Beyonce and it was really really hard to do it. Imagine you in her place: Your beloved diva's body right next to you and you trying to show composture and calm your nerves and not break down.
I feel you Christina. Rest in peace, Etta
true!!
Babe, didn't your mother ever tell you that, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all?
rosealee2660 Fuck you ... Stop talk shit....
exactly, bunch of morons
You are absolutely right. Etta loved Christina. Said Christina was worthy of "At Last" and that Beyoncé was trash. Etta would have wanted Christina to sing it like this. I don't like this song so dressed up, but Etta did. That's all that matters.
1: Christina's version of At Last was Etta James' favorite rendition of her song. So for everyone saying she ruined it, Etta would have been proud.
2. For everyone who says she sounds awful, I think the standing ovation speaks for itself. Christina put her heart and soul into that performance.
3. Why the HELL are people in this world so negative these days? She's singing at a damn funeral. Keep your false garbage opinions to yourself.
Becausee there is a lot of jeaulousy and superficiality and often these 2 go together
Why are people so negative? Because they are IGNORANT. And thank you for your great comment.
Etta prefered Christina over Beyonce. Whitney Houston said Christina is the only one who should cover her songs. Patti Labelle said Christina is the greatest vocalist of our generation, Aretha Franklin said Christina is killin’ it, YOUR opinion is irrelevant bruh.
Very very few have the vocal power that Etta had, but Christina is very close. I wish she had sang this one straight up, IMHO she tried to add to much to it, and she actually hurt it some.
Sweet Soul...
God bless you for speaking facts
Christina's voice is unmatched
Etta James was also bitter because Beyoncé was asked to sing at the Inauguration instead of her because anyone with ears can hear that Xtina does not do this song justice 💀
Christina was born with an old soul gift....whatever she sings she just BECOMES the song!!!!! I'm in awe over her gift
For those who are saying that Christina overdid it with excessive runs: When you do Soul and RnB, there's no such thing as too much runs.. I like how raw this performance is, unlike the manufactured-sounding version of Beyonce (though her vocals are impressive as well). This kind of RnB and Soul should never be approached as clean and smooth.. It is meant to be runny and raspy, just like James Brown's style..
Yes! You said it perfectly!
Excessive runs is fine but atleadt put it on gthe great place that would fit the music.
PERIODT!
Musically speaking, runs and fills can be overdone. It takes more than a bunch of tired runs to create a truly soulful style. Christina is good for blue eyed soul. That's why people who don't really KNOW what soul music is say she's so great. This performance was forced and not authentically soulful....pure emulation. Watch Patti Labelle sing ANYTHING... and then say Christina is singing soul music. And to reference James Brown?? Whaaat? Dude...Christina is good just like Elvis was .......🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
@@lillierobinson1786 oh girl
She sang it in her OWN WAY because she is AMAZING and I'm feeling it. Pure soul, pure talent, this girl is just phenomenal
truueee
WOMAN WAS NOT A GIRL
I am just finding this video. I don't watch a lot of television and such but this is beautiful. I love how she honored Ms. Etta James and at the same time, made it her own.
Christina is so talented. I got to this video after watching her sing Ave Maria. She has such a HUGE (for the lack of a better word to properly describe her) range.
...just wow. Goosebumps.
Sorry but you are very easly content...
Here I am in your future in 2022 since you're in the past from 6 years ago when you originally commented.
This woman sang her inspiration...bottom line. Heart wrenching.
your funny
That was a brutal tribute ...
@@ohioplayer
But yet u listened only to be a Troll
Oh My badd
Is Christina The Wrong Skin Color To Give Tribute To A Legend Etta James???
The way her voice cracked when she was talking about how much Etta James inspired her... 😭😭😭
@@cjturner370 she sound horrible
Gotta love all the comments saying Christina was awful and how Beyoncé was better... There's a room full of people who not only loved Blues, but knew Etta and are Blues musicians giving Christina a standing ovation. If you like Beyoncé's version better, you have no idea what soul is. period.
Beyoncè did it soulfully too. You ARE THE ONE WHO DOESN'T KNIW WHAT SOUL IS! What was so bad about Beyoncè performance? She, just like Christina poured out her soul into the song. What's different about the two performances? And Christina sounded great until that riff she did at the end. If that's what you call soul, you're a fucking hypocrite because Beyoncè does it too.
No, Beyonce is not a soulful singer. Everything she sings is planned and rehearsed to death. Her approach to everything she sings is how to come across a certain way instead of feeling it and letting that take you wherever. Beyonce a great singer in that she has great technique, but soulful she is not. Beyonce's idea of soul is what comes across, not because she feels it but because she knows that is what people will interpret as soul. There's a big difference between the two singers.
celifacejones you obviously don't know what you're talking about. Your opinion tho
agree :-* Christina is more better...Who is Beyonce?? ooh yes she is queen with shake ass....in sings is queen Xtina...
I get your point and I kind of agree but hands down Beyoncé is the better singer she was and she will always be. Christina is foremost oversinging nowadays and back in her "prime" she was imitating the greats like Whitney and Mariah espeically Mariahs whistle notes with a false falsetto and on this tribute she is also imitating and not delivering something personal. Most at the time she screams especially around 3:10 the for you are MINE is straight screaming for 10 or more seconds and absolutelty horrible she sounds like she is having menstrual cramps. Also this is the reason why her technique is lacking and her voice often breaks. This is also not by a mile soulfoul only imitating the greats while not knowing the personal insturment fo 100%. If she would have stayed from the begining of her career voice wise in her lane she wouldnt sound so struggling nowadays. Meanwhile Beyoncé knows her vocal lane and stays true to her and perfetctioned her instrument and voice she became better and better and can truely use all facets of it.
Everyone that says beyonce did it better let's remember that Etta James hated beyonces version and preferred xtina's version and that is why her family requested that she sing at the funeral. Stop hating. Beyonce was cute but Etta is known for her grit which Xtina displayed perfectly
Youre an idiot... Etta didn't like the fact that beyonce was singing her song in front of the president and didn't get invited on stage to sing, also the movie version, which you can assume beyonce didnt have much creatve control over... Was kinda butchered. But Beyonces live version is clearly better .. She hated beyonces version because it was also for a movie.. Look at beyonces live version, and tell me christinas is better.. B is just much more soulful. Christina relys on the runs to make her sound better than what it is(not saying she has a bad voice) And aguilera did not portray etta perfect, as you say. This song is about the feeling, not how well you can sing it... You reeeeeaaaaaly need to check yo self fool
I dont get the rant. Christina couldn't hav e sung it with more feeling. She gave it all she's got to tribute Etta in her own way. Christina btw, can.sing with out runs and is amazing. Runs are her thing so she do it. to say beyonce is better than Christina is laughable though.
mmqpichardo so she was wrong
Mat Good Beyonce actually has a far better technique than christina which automatically makes beyonce a better singer than her.
jared jones on a technical point of view beyonce better than xtina but singing isn’t about technicality. Singing is about expressing yourself vocally on an emotional level that christina is very good at and that’s why she became one of the most iconic/influencial voices and singer of all time. If beyonce and christina were to duet live beyonce wouldn’t be heard or will sound mediocre because christina has too much of a powerful voice for her to keep up with.
The only thing that bothered me wasn't her performance. It was fine to me. It was those people who are on their phones recording her performance at a fucking funeral
ikr
its 2016. but with all due respect, they should've just shut it down or keep it down low.
Yes Nathan! That was the one thing that bothered me too
Funeral yes, but the TELEVISED funeral of an iconic blues pioneer, with a pop icon signing her signature hit song in tribute; in 2016 no less.
wo! watch the lingo bro. No F bomb let's show some respect. This is Etta James funeral.
Etta James herself met Christina, praised her and loved Christina's rendition of her song. Her own family invited her to perform and no one else for a reason. Just look at everyone at the funeral standing up, giving a standing ovation and recognising this soulful performance.
Whether or not her particular singing style is to your taste is up to you, and you can say that Christina butchered it or not. But comments like how Etta must be "rolling in her grave" are not for you to say, and they'd be completely inaccurate.
That’s how you perform for a legend’s tribute
First of all Christina was singing like Etta oils have wanted her to. Have any of y'all ever heard Etta sing live? She never sings it like the recording track she gets into it soulfully and will change lots of things just as Christina is doing. That was Etta's style and Christina was respecting it
She was in pieces and she still managed to nailed with this performance.
I don't think anyone of you is going to teach Miss.Aguilera how to sing during her Idol's funeral ;)
+Dylan Cutajar Please say it louder for the people in the rear.
I agree
Period!!
Dylan Cutajar yeah but some singers should learn how to sing from Miss Aguilera ;)
Christina is tha QUEEN. Periodt.
Christina’s voice is just incredible. What a powerhouse. ♥️
She killed it to me, I love Christina Aguilera , she got down. Gone girl, with some Soul.
some call it screaming, some call it art. I call it amazingness.
You people who are talking crap about Christina and how she is singing this song ... obviously are not fans of Etta James ... or you would know that Christina sang this the way ETTA would have wanted ... they actually were admirers of each other and had very similar styles and voices ...
Amen. Etta even said Christina did the best covers of this song. People think this is too much riffing, but people don't freak when pianists do this to the melody, or saxophone players. This is the jazz realm, and the voice has the right to do runs as well. It's an improvisational instrument, and people of the popular culture just don't understand.
Killed it.. Sang girl that range amazing..you can tell ppl no nothing about vocals that's was amazing..
She has the best voice of the world!!!! she is SO BEAUTIFUL!! I love her!!
Lol. Not really.
Hey David Palomares you're so right on buddy she is and has been the voice of our generation,but you know that haters are always going to hate....
David dm me
I am never disappointed with Christina. She is an amazing vocalist. I absolutely loved this. She put the grunt and soul in this song. I know Etta is proud of her.
For the people saying she oversang or messed up the song:
You morons obviously don't understand the blues or the music of the late Ms. Etta James. You probably heard this song in the Zales commercial and lumped it in with all the other pop tunes of yesteryear.
Well, this version (and Xtinas outfit) are fitting tributes to our fallen Queen of Sass & Soul. Ms. Aguilera is THE ONLY SINGER with the Etta stamp of approval when it comes to this song, so have several seats. In this case, have a pew.
I totally AGREE!
Well said: )
oh shut up and sit down. u obviously know nothing about singing
Etta James stole this song. Its not hers.
And you are? Some dumbass on the internet pretending to be smart. Fuck off@@hearsay516
Did anyone else get chills at the beginning and end
Amen to that! This woman has one of the most beautiful voices IVE. ever heard in my 40 years of life!!
Douglasville Darling um, yeah!
Douglasville Darling every damn time yoooo
yep
YES! There was a moment close to the beginning (the camera was closer) where you it was obvious that the Lord was blessing and anointing Christina. More chillbumps.
Christina Aguilera is AMAZING!
many people say "Christina is bad", but i say: try to sing 50 percent of what Christina sings...
Haha 50 percent? Of Christina Aguilera? Its a lot mannnn. I mean being a vocalist, I seriously want to sing ike her and if I achieve that I'm sure I would become one of the best vocalists of the world. She is the Queen man. Oh I really want to sing with her.. And about other people? Let's just not give the attention to existence of bad comments about her, which they seek🙌❤
@@rit.x Exaaaactly!!! I totally agree with you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@ulysseslopes4242 good to hear that mate.. I hope you're doing good during this pandemic btw :) 🙌
@@rit.x Thank you so much, mate! I hope you are doing well during this epidemic moment too!
You're too generous for saying 50%. No one can sing like her. Just like no one can sing like Mariah and Whitney and Celine.
Knock the young lady all you want but she sang it like she was raised in the Pentecostal church. That's how they sing to a point. She did well and held her own. People who aren't fond of runs and the like I get where you're coming from. But truth is most of your major R&B, Jazz and POP singers came from that origin or genre, they only let go of their roots to appeal to the mainstream. That's why people like Patti Labelle or Aretha Franklin aren't as popular, they came from that origin and it used to be acceptable. Etta came from such an origin, just like Mahalia or Beyoncé or Fantasia or even Whitney know they had to give up the run and falsetto that is a standard in old school churches. It's just what being mainstream is about I guess, it's amazing to me that even many jazz singers gave up doing runs or scat. Many modern Gospel singers have given up those roots even though that's where they learned to use their voice like an actual instrument. At the end of the day I know its about getting paid to do what you love but I really miss people who have such vocal control. For a latina to have her ability when it's not a foundation of Latin music, is a wonderful gift that she gets no credit for. God knows J-Lo couldn't do a run to save her life. End of my rant, I apologize to the pop purists.
You're so on point. Besides this is not a cover song. It's expression one has for another. It love. Etta was one of Christina's inspiration. She sang from her heart.
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technically it is a cover since it's etta's song not hers...well it became her "signature" song ie the one she was most famous for. tho really this and etta's versions were both covers since it was originally done 1st by glen miller trumpeter ray anthony in 1952...etta's version wouldn't be recorded till 1960 produced by the late great leonard chess of chess records...but then none of this silly bullshit really matters cuz it's a great song and both etta and christina pretty much blow the flippin doors off any place no mater what they sing. :D
incidentally if you haven't had a chance to check it out you can watch cadillac records on crackle.com for free. it's a fantastic movie about etta and many of the other legends of the chess records era :D
Couldn´t have said it better. I personally love the runs, they are the factors that distinguish a mediocre singer from a great singer.
it's kind of like watching a guitar player. a hack goes on for 10 minutes and gets boring after 4:30. a virtuoso knows when the hell to shut up and let the rest of the band play something. can you guess which one this girl is? :D
Kewl Beans She was singing to Ella...not you, or any of us who were fortunate enough to be here for this. Sometimes you just have to let art flow over you....................this was art.
Holly Mother of God!!! That was absolutely amazing!!! What a healty lungs!
Mmmm.... not sure how "healthy" they are after all that squeezing. She has unhealthy technique in her high belts and thats why she always goes hoarse in the middle of them. You'd think after a couple decades of vocal training she'd develop a solid mix. She has so much potential but I hate to see and hear her destroying her voice belt after belt.
Alvaro López swear the has a third lung
Are u kidding me? 😂😂😂
@@choochd her bad techniques will dominantly affects her vocal chord, not on her lungs. So its kinda correct to say that she has a healthy lungs
@@ghendrix2264 OK. It's a saying, no need to take it so literally. I'm sure her lungs are anatomically in tact if that makes you feel any better? We can both agree on the bad technique tho, which is what I was getting at.
THE VOICE of our time. Her pipes pack power- Holy Bible 😍 🔥💖
This performance was absolutely amazing! Christina Aguilera singing ability is off the charts! It is truly a Heavenly gift! To this world!
Hello bearwoman lol
How are you doing today
It's obviously you love music?
She is amazing, great soul voice. Go girl!
Lol your profile pic is hilarious 🤣
I got the chills listening to her she sound so amazing ! R.I.P Etta James
Don't care for Christina, BUT she is spot on and just ROCKED this song. I believe Etta is looking down smiling on her!
Christina did it so damn amazing and flawless, think about it. She's singing at ETTA JAMES funeral! The woman who inspired her , why wouldn't you give it all you got ? Etta adored Christina and I'm sure she would of loved this. I'm sure she did enjoy it. R.I.P
There are multitudes of singers..all the time long days. They sing, but few SAAAAANG. Drenched with respect for a fellow artist, the highest honor, beyond the audience. Brava !
All the ones that hate her, it's because they are jealous of her voice. Period.
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Moofasa Chechi I never got enough of Etta, and Christina is in her league.
Either this or they are just Britney Spears fanboys
Jorge A. Pissani Hey that's true!
Jorge A. Pissani That's what the word mean... A hater is someone who's jealous of u because they're not U
It sounds like Etta's spirit is living through Christina, INSANE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amen! and Amen! She Made Etta James so so proud.I know she is smiling in heaven right now. Rest in peace.
This is my absolute favorite version of this piece. You did her justice and more . A most beautiful soul thank you.
what's wrong with you guys. She sang her heart out. I dont hear any over singing or whatsoever.. Her voice is just so beautiful.. People now a days are so judgmental!
Oooh she is about to wake her up out the casket!
im a big fan and i lol so hard at this 😂😂😂
That would be a nice ending..can imagine that happening while watching these lol...
YellowRoseOvTx lololol xDDD
YellowRoseOvTx out "of"
No, "Up out" is the correct venacular use of words. Opting to use grammatically correct syntax of Standard English, "out of" would not capture the way I want my comment read.
She sang that song in tears ......Te amo Etta james
No me alcanzó a imaginar la cantidad ""cantantes"" de hoy en día desearían tener la voz que tiene esta mujer...
Xtina es lo máximo
I would be at work watchin this video and I get up and get to shouting. This girl is blessed. She can handle her weight with the best of them.
Her voice is powerful 😍
There aren't screams. This is passion. Love of one artist to another. Enjoy the talent.
Christina you did Etta James proud.Thank you 🙏 God for giving us these beautiful talented women.Angels on earth.Lord your generosity to your children we are so grateful for your love.
What a voice!! Truly one of the greatest voice of our generation!!
Nobody compares to Etta James but Christina CERTAINLY blew Beyonce out of the water
No.. No. I would like to state my opinion XD
Christiana over does it waaaaaaaay too much. It's annoying tbh. I think Beyonce blew her out of the water.n
John Dimps true she over done the song
For sure! christina blew Beyonce out of the water. I love this performance
andrea salazar torres but the only reason she sang it because her and beyonce are not the best of friends in my opinion she over done the song
Sean Jenkins Wouldn't cross the street to see either of them!! They shame Etta' legacy. Crap!!!
This rendition is breathtaking! OMG! what a passion, strong voice and incredible technique. Christina is truly impressive
Yeh me too, I held my breath hoping it would end but it didn't!
Christina has a beautiful voice, cannot deny the facts. This was my wife and I’s first dance at our wedding reception. There is so much more than was performed by her in this version, “My hearts all wrapped in clover, my lonely days are over “ Etta was a heart felt performer. All she sung was real and personal to her.
My bride sung this to me as we danced that first dance. I know Etta smiled from Heaven hearing my beautiful bride’s voice, and seeing my smile through my tears as she belted out “ You are mine at last!” Etta’s music was raw, and broke racial barriers because her heart was universal. She did not care if you were black, brown or purple, it was you’re heart she sang to. Christina, thank you for seeing that and giving us a glimpse into this beautiful woman and magnificent performer. We lost a part of our heart, my wife and I in her passing.
Thank you Etta, and thank you Christina
a lot of people are commenting about her "screaming" and "unnecessary grunting" . well lets see, last time i checked if everyone can scream and grunt like her there would be a lot more artist signed to record labels. sooooo next time saying shes doing the most remember you cannot sing or else you wouldnt be watching youtube videos of people getting thousands to millions of views, you would be in them 😘
Fucking true...
This ain't screaming cause I tried and I can't. Christina Aguilera has a great, amazing and incredible voice.
@@farrionspencer3995 Don't be hypocrite. This is screaming.
Immanuel San Screaming is not an issue, it's a stylistic effect. Rock n roll and Metal are made essentially of this kind of distortion and so few people are capable of screaming that well. Try to scream like christina and speak later
@@lamorosioriginals8216 you could say whatever you want to say. But Christina just ruined everything. It's not a good style for her. She lost dynamic, sometimes she's going flat and crack her voice. And you ask me if i could scream like her 🤣 hell no.
Incredible performance and voice, different -in her own way. I love this song thanks to her. No wonder Etta liked her so much.
Still listening in 2021. Love Etta not a huge Christina fan. Because she doesn't truly get to express who she total is in her music. This is who Christina really is. She's gritty, bluesy and R&B. Yet she's branded a a pop singer. So they water her down, to fit in a pop category.
I don't know why people think that being somebody's fan, means you have to hate the others 🤷🏼♀️ I Just enjoy all of the Divas. We are blessed to have so many good voices to listen ❤️
this incredible woman is a better singer than beyonce
no hate
+fluffy rush sad you had to compare her to beyonce.
no its jus that people are saying she cant sing...she is jus screaming so i had to make it clear
+fluffy rush you didn't make anything clear. you made it out as if it was a competition between two amazing singers. let them be and let them be different.
+Gabriel Brothers watever
+fluffy rush you know you've been justified when "whatever" is your response. you are welcome, and don't forget to keep an open mind.
I believe people don't give Christina the accolades she deserves..I too her with Beyonce and beyond..she did a great version of this, so soulful!
That voice went through me. Amazing!
She almost broke down crying but she hung on and nailed it perfectly.
Christina is a wonderful singer and her voice is going througt heart and soul
Christina singing Etta James' song couldn't be better! Love them both and this was a beautiful performance!
Pure soul!! I would love to hear her sing "Precious Lord, Take My Hand".
Beautiful. Love that rendition, I know Etta heard and will thank you when she sees u
Love her man she can just put So much power and soul in to any damn song
To everyone hating on Christina Aguilera, Where's Your Recording Contract And Grammys??? Exactly!!! Her voice is unique!!! And it's not off key!!! It's her signature stamp on letting people know this is her song!!! Just like many other artist!!! For example, Mary J. Blige!!! Know your shit before you judge!!!
The cleavage isn't a problem. Etta was known as music's original bad girl. I'm pretty sure Etta would have approved. She adored Christina and her talent. Christina was heavily influenced by Etta. You can see that in the way she gives all of her heart into each performance. She's not vocally showboating. She's showing you what a true performer/entertainer does.
No Billie holiday was original bad girl
@@kanadagin4134 No, Bessie Smith!!!! :-)
Receiving standing ovation during someone's funeral from their family members means one thing: you brought justice. Thank you, my idol. ♥️🙏
ICONIC! ❤
I just know that this girl can sing. Etta was my heroine. Choosing her and her music as role models was a courageous judgement by Christina. You did Etta well, girl. She would be proud!
3:00 Pure Heaven. ❤️
Here's what I don't understand...Why do people think that their comments are actually going to change the way that Christina sings? She has established herself from a very young age with this "signature" sound. She has proven to be an excellent vocalist, has dramatically improved her technique over the years, and has given jaw-dropping performances still to this day. Who cares if she has a couple records that didn't sell as well as her previous ones?! She herself said that it's not about the amount of records that you sell, but the quality and personalized style that you put in your music to help inspire others. C'mon people! We are all the same inside, we all have feelings, and sitting here unnecessarily criticizing someone with extremely negative banter is out of line. If you don't have something nice to say, just keep it to yourself. No one likes being bullied and that's what I have been reading in this thread. Christina, I have been a fan for many years, love your voice, your confidence, and your love for music and others. Keep being an amazing role model! We love you to the end, sister! Xoxo
Tanner Ritzel same reason why you think your thesis of a comment is gonna change anything.
That girl can sing she did that 🙌🙏👌👍👏
Another angel, thank you music goddess, whoever you are for introducing me to Christina. Let's just keep telling everybody all about it, go back to our roots ... singing the blues gets rid of it, as all you blues people like me know. I feel tremendous gratitude to TH-cam for bringing the whole world of music (and more) to my little laptop with a big screen. At 84, I guess I'm just a lucky so-and-so.
These people right here understood what soul singing meant and she clearly delivered
Beautiful tribute to a Wonderfully Talented Artist that we all lost.
Outstanding performance and tribute! RIP Ms. ETTA JAMES and Thank you ♥️🌹♥️
That's who she is. She sang in her own way, putting so much emotion and passion.
When you turn on the radio, you recognize her by her voice and by the way she sang..so why so many people dislike it? i really can't get it.
Nobody on earth could have sung this song better. WOW.
Can we say hallelujah and amen!; chills all over my body. Girl has some soul and pipes
It's taken me this long to realize how fucking brilliant this vocal performance was! Etta invaded her vocals but never losing that Xtina style and gave the best tribute to a blues Legend just the way she would've wanted it. Hard and dirty! Girl did her justice. RIP Etta
The fact that Christina’s voice is so strong and powerful even with the mic is a further from her mouth really speaks volumes. Her vocals are so unmatched.
Haters sit down, do you wanna tech the queen Christina how to sing? take seats, please.
She sing like an 60s singer
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!
And the joke is: you can not sing at all whhahahah
her voice is surreal.. shes incredible
And thats how its done.....!!!!! What a phenomenal voice Christina has!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️
You can even imagine singing in front of your beloved idol's dead body, and Christina did it with perfection and turn her pain into beauty
There's NOTHING nobody can really do with this voice! I CANNOT! They're really not a singer TODAY, that can get with her! I thank the GODS for giving her this incredible, gift!💕🔥🔥
She sang her gutts out. Wow! What a tribute.
Christina truly loved Etta! She wasnt just singing, she was pouring gratitude and admiration to her idol. ❤❤❤
Extremely talented vocalist, far more than I could ever hope do be. But the runs baby girl. You’re already super humanly talented and don’t need to show off with 2,000 runs in one 3 minute song. Sometimes simplicity is best.
Eso es lo que amo de ella! More runs Christina please ❤❤❤
This performance is so raw and authentic. It’s surreal. Christina is one in a trillion.
I've never been to a funeral where the singer got a standing ovation. Werk Aguilera!
She can sing any and every music genre . I can't see Whitney singing heavy metal but I can see Christina. The reason why I say this is becasuse I've been listening to her since she emerged on the music scene. I can't think of any other artists that can sing any and every music genre .
You know your famous when you have standing O's at your funeral
lmaooooooo
😂😂😂
More like talented
When you have a God given talent. There will always be someone that's jealous of it. But the majority will love it. 💯😊
she looks And sounds amazing 💕 She has the voice for a reason.