@@Bettyboop08 that's not true. They didn't stand because she's a soulful singer, even though they were taken back they didn't know how to process it.... No one could sing like Fantasia back then or even now
I can almost feel all her ancestral spirits stand up to be counted as she sings! That voice doesn't come by accident. It's willful and I'm privileged to bare witness to it.
Renoir Fantasia deserves to be recognized. She is so much more than a singer or entertainer. She is an educator too every time she takes off her shoes starts to stomp and wail. I've never seen such heartfelt African celebration style dancing and singing. I'm in awe.
I listened to this right before I defended my dissertation today, 10/31/2023. Such a soul-stirring and motivational song for Black women. Thank you, Fantasia! ❤❤❤
@@itsnoahonfire Emotionally speaking, maybe Fantasia did great. But we can't deny fact that Cynthia Erivo's version is also something to talk about. Her technique and the way she delivered the emotions needed in that song was also superb.
What I've always admired about Fantasia is that she doesn't just sing, she emotes. You literally see her tearing up towards the end, struggling to sing, "I'm beautiful." That's what makes her renditions different from others. She really feels the words she's singing and her delivery takes you on that journey with her.
And performed "I'm Here" at the 2024 Oscars. Fantasia is already getting Oscars predictions and the movie doesn't come out until Christmas 2023. She is a front runner for Best Actress.
@@Dion_Mustard actually the people u name love Fantasia even the queen herself invited Fantasia to do many tributes to her and she sang at her furneral
@@treyjones1958 they're just being nice those other artists, trying to keep their names relevant with the modern day singers, doing it for attention etc. patti labelle and gladys knight would never have welcomed fantasia into the studio back in the 60s.
@@Eric407851 yes indeed. Sad that in our own community is what can mess our girls up. Most ppl are told that dark skin is ugly. I'm light skinned and my mom always said I was ugly. I have four granddaughters,all different shades of black. And we tell them they are beautiful in the skin they are in. We teach them to lift each other up. Fantasia has and will always be my girl...
Yes, I saw her too in 2008. I had just come back from Iraq the year before, and watching her on Broadway in The Color Purple is what gave me a true appreciation for her unmatched gift from God above. She did the same in the movie that I was blessed to be able to watch on Christmas Day. I am thankful to have the pleasure of witnessing one of the greatest vocal talents on history to perform live on Broadway and then reprise the role in the movie.
Tears.This woman is an inspiration to all who have had those X's by their names.Being told you're ugly, to black,to fat, to skinny, to poor, to white, your nose is to long, to big, unwed mother, ex con, high school drop out, etc.. She stepped out on faith and said why not me. I know I have these problems and I know what people say about me, but I'm here for a reason. Sharing her gift, to lift up hearts to inspire.Glad she saw her own worth and not let folk stop her.. Yes TASIA you are HERE!
This Girl is Amazing !......... she has so much range and tone quality .....music industry is on this light skinned bullshit!!! this girl is a cold blooded DIVA with REAL Talent !!!
Her tone is ugly as hell, she’s a technical beast, but I can only take so much of that abrasive nasal tone. I much prefer her as a character in a show where that tone is broken up between other performers, but I can’t do a full album of just her. She moves me with her soul, but there’s nothing she can do about that God given tone, it’s a love it or hate it type of thing.
I think they should have picked Fantasia to sing this song when Oprah was honored at the Kennedy Center. Jennifer Hudson is great, but Fantasia is in ANOTHER CATEGORY. She doesn't need two, three notes to move you ... she just needs ONE, the first one that comes out of her mouth. Period. Every single word she sings has a lifetime of meaning behind it. What a gift!
I think you're right. I haven't gotten to see Fantasia act (or even sing that much, either), but I get the impression she really digs in to the soul and meaning. I certainly admire Jennifer H., but I also look forward to seeing her grow as an actress (including acting songs like this one), because she has much more depth to find, if she can.
Let this be a testament to what happens when you REMAIN the person you are. Because there will be a day reckoning you wont see coming. BRAVA FANTASIA, the 2023 remake is just as astounding!
This performance still makes me emotional. It's also the reason why I was invested into reintroducing the Color Purple story to myself. I remember seeing the movie as a kid many times and growing up with pop culture references to it but never really understanding the storyline or character arcs. From this single performance I finally grasped what one of the characters probably went through and it was so resonating. Still is. Fantasia DID that. And I was so happy to see she was casted for the remake film.
The vocal coaching she gleaned while performing in this play shows in her later performances of this song. Her mid belts and control intensified, and her resonance and clarity improved.
I agree. Her Broadway experiences have done wonders to her vocals. How Fantasia approaches a song now is totally different than how she would have Pre-Broadway. That’s what I’m excited to see in her reprisal in the film adaptation, how she will approach the role all these years later, I just know whatever it looks like it will be beautiful.. again.
NO ONE DOES THIS SONG JUSTICE BUT HER!! NO ONE CAN SING IT LIKE HER, JUST LIKE NO ONE CAN SING "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU "BY THE ONE ONLY WHITNEY. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE LOVE LOVE FANTASIA!!!!!!!
Jennifer and Fantasia both are power houses. Vocals beyond anyone one of our imaginations. They are both in the same category as Whitney Houston. They are all different in their talents, but not one is more talented than the other. I appreciate each and every one of their voices for what they are and that's utter music to my ears. I can sit and listen to anyone of the three women I mentioned for hours on end, and still want more. Bless those vocals.
I saw Fantasia on broadway, and it's definitely a powerful memory. There were times when the show seemed more than she could carry, and then moments where she was the only thing I cared about in the universe. But, the joy of this performance is the larger picture. Fantasia Barrino was not supposed to be here. Her life story and the things that happened definitely hurt her ability to share her art earlier/sooner/better. There isn't much she can do about that, except she can infuse all of that into this moment. Cause, one of the joys of musical theater, is the ability to turn a song or lyric into a moment. A great song in a show is never just a song, and wherever and whenever you carry that song, you carry a character, a story, an arc, or just a moment in a person's life that feels real. Fantasia ain't Celie, but somehow, when she sings her about her children, about the things she can still hold on to, about the hard and easy days, about the beauty in her that it took some hard days to finally see? That's not words on a page but an entire life she can communicate in a few minutes of singing. A friend of mine saw Fantasia on broadway multiple times and said that often she would be crying through most of the show. However, she could still communicate the character and emotion of the moment well enough to make an entire audience of New Yorkers bawl their eyes out 8 times a week. And the fact that I still cry every time I come back to this video a decade later? That's some amazing stuff.
I love the "realness" in her voice. You know this song is personal. It's like this was her reply when she heard what someone said about her. I get chills hearing her sing.
I love her interpretation of this.. she is venerable, strong and feels what she is singing. Which is what you need for that character “Celie” . The passion and the venerable is what stood out to me from the rest. Bravo Fantasia
Let's get this straight no one can sing this like fantasia no one Jennifer love you Cynthia love you but Fantasia's version is killer it stirs your soul there was a time I didn't feel beautiful yes and I'm a guy I had gained so much weight and was told I was fat but so many people that made sure that I knew it this song resonates with me still I went through body dysmpophia and I'm making a come back was 236 now I'm down to 188 God is good 5 years clean from crack cocaine, marijuana and liquor dependence be damned god has delivered me from the drugs and all now I'm in school working on my associate degree to become a social worker I have let the Lord take the wheel and drive me to where I'm supposed to be in my life give gid a try he will do it for you too
Only one who comes close to capturing the emotion of the song is Cynthia but hers is more pure while fantasias is raw emotion unmatched but I really love the emotion Cynthia’s version evokes as well especially “ the most of all I’m thankful for “
She always gets emotional during the line of "loving who I really am" It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Nothing is as beautiful and satisfying as loving yourself, standing tall and shouting it to the rafters ❤
The right amount of power. The right amount of emotional conviction. The right amount of clarity. Beautiful phrasing. Beautiful melismas. The colors. The range. The FEELS. A masterclass performance. Wow Fantasia
OMG...Fantasia magically changes the whole environment around her when she sings this song. She actually gave birth to this song and nursed it life. Many are called to sing this song, but few are chosen. This song chose Fantasia. 👏 👏 👏
Everyone has to realize that she was playing cellie, and all the thing that she endured when she was married to Mister...Fantasia puts emotions in her song, because she can relate to cellie
Gurl.... Fantasia sanging like the rent due!
Michael Lynch Hahahaha!!! Thank you for that. Trust the rent got paid for two years after this song.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’m deceased 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
😂😂😂😂😂😊😊😊😊😊😁😁😂😊
Lol
That crowd did not deserve that masterpiece.
No they didn't AT ALL!!!
Yo, foreal!
You know they were racist and colorist.
i agree. lazy m.f. they should've stand up
Amen
After fantasia sung her heart out on this song she deserved a standing ovation
Definitely. 100%.
But back then everybody could sang.
If she did this today ppl would be crying lol
@@Bettyboop08 that's not true. They didn't stand because she's a soulful singer, even though they were taken back they didn't know how to process it.... No one could sing like Fantasia back then or even now
Yes, she did. But, that walk off. Man, she was saying something
Yes she did, wow!
You Are Sooo Right!!! I could not believe "No One" gave her a standing ovation!!!
Fantasia is such a star. I’m rooting for her to snatch that Best Actress Oscar so hard.
ME TOO
That would be amazing
Me too. She's the only singer who moves my spirit. Love her so much. Please be amazing Fantasia!!!!
2022 and this is still in my top 10 Tony performances.
same 100%!
Mine too! Still gives me chills!
Same! Truly a spectacular performance
Yes I have some days when this is what I need!
Correct!!!!!
I can almost feel all her ancestral spirits stand up to be counted as she sings! That voice doesn't come by accident. It's willful and I'm privileged to bare witness to it.
What a great comment!
YES!
My God, your comment is thee absolute best. It's so utterly perfect
Renoir Fantasia deserves to be recognized. She is so much more than a singer or entertainer. She is an educator too every time she takes off her shoes starts to stomp and wail. I've never seen such heartfelt African celebration style dancing and singing. I'm in awe.
Wow I was just saying that, she has an "old soul"....I hear the matriarchs speak when she sings.
I listened to this right before I defended my dissertation today, 10/31/2023. Such a soul-stirring and motivational song for Black women. Thank you, Fantasia! ❤❤❤
congratulations!!! for your PhD? That's awesome
Congrats
Congratulations!!
Congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Congratulations doctor!!!
I have been waiting years for someone to sing this song better than she has. It hasn't happened yet.
Jennifer had a whole choir with her and still couldn’t 😂
@@jermainecopeland232 Right!
How about Cynthia Erivo?
@@r0895 Nope. Fantasia is the best to have ever sung this song. Which is why Oprah championed so hard to get her cast in the film.
@@itsnoahonfire Emotionally speaking, maybe Fantasia did great. But we can't deny fact that Cynthia Erivo's version is also something to talk about. Her technique and the way she delivered the emotions needed in that song was also superb.
Music is nothing without emotion. Fantasia is magnificent at pouring emotion and soul into what she sings.
Amen to that!!
No one compares! Besides a huge beautiful powerful sweet voice
Jen has the attitude cynthia has the range, tasia has the power, and the passion.
Well said!!!!
She said she felt Cellie when she played her
There will never be anyone who will sing this song and own it like Fantasia. She absolutely owned the right to call that hers.
When she says I'm beautiful it hits me. You can tell she had to learn to believe every word and came out victorious.
She sings as if God personally gave her this song of affirmation!
He did lol
Amen
Yes He did
She sung the Hell out of this song, go Tasia
Yes she did ,over and over again I cry
Speak! White washed mentalities. Tasia is bomb!
amen- i was waitin for her shoes to come off.
So annoying that people didn't get up. unless its the editing... She killed that . Her voice is so powerful and it gives me goosebumps..
+Savian Amural thats because she sings so good that you have to sit and admire her voice. (No Distractions)
Snobs
Darion right... you know you got all those maga they have no soul anyway. That ending alone was enough to ask God to please forgive you for your sins
I thought this was worth a standing ovation...PERIODT!
So true
Fantasia said honey I’m singing at the TONY awards. I gotta give it to them!
And leave them some for next week too 😂
What I've always admired about Fantasia is that she doesn't just sing, she emotes. You literally see her tearing up towards the end, struggling to sing, "I'm beautiful." That's what makes her renditions different from others. She really feels the words she's singing and her delivery takes you on that journey with her.
How is the audience able to remain seated during and after such a raw and powerful performance?!!!
She took it to church...some folks taint used to that...lol
Ceemoore67
Snobs have no soul.
because it wasn’t good.
Cuz this song isn’t one to make you jump it’s one that kinda just takes your body through all the emotions it goes through
There's a reason she won idol. She's a star. She has the "it" factor. Her voice moves anyone who listens to her. She's Fantasia ❤
At the end of the day … after all of the versions … I always return back to Fantasia’s!!!
Cynthia Erivo killed it tho.
Jennifer Hudson this song better than anyone
Cynthia did it for me
But I love fantasa
She better get that Oscar for the movie adaptation!!
There is a movie already..
@@nikininehundred4866 There is movie adaptation of the Broadway musical coming out next year. They filmed it already this past Spring and Summer.
Agreed
And performed "I'm Here" at the 2024 Oscars. Fantasia is already getting Oscars predictions and the movie doesn't come out until Christmas 2023. She is a front runner for Best Actress.
@@joshuamcdowell9745 LISTEN FROM THE TRAILER, Sis better be staring at those award shows next season
That song means something to Fantasia.That is the best kind of performance.
2024 Oscar winning song and Best Leading Actress Fantasia Barrino-Taylor 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
That's the most uptight crowd ever, in history!!..
I get chills every time I here and see her perform this song.. A Masterpiece!!!✔️👌👏👏🙏🏿🙏🏿🎶🎼🎙🙏🎤🎤👍
Taye Diggs was saying wow he was blown
No one. And I mean NOBODY can sing this song with the same passion as Fantasia.❤️❤️❤️❤️
i am sorry she's dreadful. listen to someone like gladys knight or aretha franklin then you will understand what true soul singing sounds like.
@@Dion_Mustard actually the people u name love Fantasia even the queen herself invited Fantasia to do many tributes to her and she sang at her furneral
@@treyjones1958 they're just being nice those other artists, trying to keep their names relevant with the modern day singers, doing it for attention etc. patti labelle and gladys knight would never have welcomed fantasia into the studio back in the 60s.
@@Dion_Mustard thats a big lie Gladys and Patti loves Fantasia they have invited her to do several tributes and Patti cause her baby Patti
@@Dion_Mustard girl u just a hater bye u wish u could had a GOD given talent like Tasia
Listening to her sing this in 2010 and hearing her sing it in 2024 is a full circle moment. You hear the growth in every breath.
As much as I adore Cynthia erivo, I think this is still the best version for me. Tasia made me FEEL this one !
It's 2023 and "I'm Here!"....Wow, this performance is so ridiculously amazing that it still gives me chills! #Bravo Fantasia
That I'm beautiful hits hard. She never thought she was beautiful. Even a a little girl...I HAVE ALWAYS SAID SHE'S GORGEOUS
This! & the way she has evolved over the years she is BEYOND gorgeous!! & you can tell that it comes from a pure place from within.
@@Eric407851 yes indeed. Sad that in our own community is what can mess our girls up. Most ppl are told that dark skin is ugly. I'm light skinned and my mom always said I was ugly. I have four granddaughters,all different shades of black. And we tell them they are beautiful in the skin they are in. We teach them to lift each other up. Fantasia has and will always be my girl...
Crowd couldn’t handle alla that she deserved a 10 minute+ standing ovation
One of the best performances ever at the Tony's. Those people should have been on their feet. Love Fantasia!
Lamest crowd EVER . This is the best Tony performances I’ve ever witnessed. Thank you Fantasia… blown away ❤❤❤😢
saw her sing this live on Broadway. She killed it just like she did here.
+Fareed G I'm jealous.
Me too! That show changed a lot for me ! She did that !
You're so lucky
Yes, I saw her too in 2008. I had just come back from Iraq the year before, and watching her on Broadway in The Color Purple is what gave me a true appreciation for her unmatched gift from God above. She did the same in the movie that I was blessed to be able to watch on Christmas Day. I am thankful to have the pleasure of witnessing one of the greatest vocal talents on history to perform live on Broadway and then reprise the role in the movie.
I CAN NOT WAIT to see her in the musical movie adaptation of The Color Purple this December. The trailer looks amazing!
I’m back here because of that
Same! I dont go to the movies but am going for this.
Tears.This woman is an inspiration to all who have had those X's by their names.Being told you're ugly, to black,to fat, to skinny, to poor, to white, your nose is to long, to big, unwed mother, ex con, high school drop out, etc..
She stepped out on faith and said why not me. I know I have these problems and I know what people say about me, but I'm here for a reason.
Sharing her gift, to lift up hearts to inspire.Glad she saw her own worth and not let folk stop her..
Yes TASIA you are HERE!
When Whitney and Fantasia sing, I feel every word that they’re singing. We love an emotive vocal performance
i always said Fantasia remind me of Whitney
@@TeamTasia418 nah for real, and we need Fantasia to get all the awards and recognition!
@@TeamTasia418 This. It's the conviction and the personality. They really shine through in their voices. It's that church training without a doubt.
This Girl is Amazing !......... she has so much range and tone quality .....music industry is on this light skinned bullshit!!! this girl is a cold blooded DIVA with REAL Talent !!!
she is the shit
+Sagisli *cough Beyonce cough*
+Georgia Brown u ain't lying
Her tone is ugly as hell, she’s a technical beast, but I can only take so much of that abrasive nasal tone. I much prefer her as a character in a show where that tone is broken up between other performers, but I can’t do a full album of just her. She moves me with her soul, but there’s nothing she can do about that God given tone, it’s a love it or hate it type of thing.
QR One Beyonce has never pretended to be white wtf are you on about?
Fantasia won the movie role as Celia. Bravo well deserved
This is still one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen.
So glad, ELATED that this queen has taken her rightful place as Celie on screen in 2023.
I don’t care who sing this her version will always be my favorite
So happy for Fantasia. She’s going to get an Oscar for the film adaptation. The magic shines through even in the trailer.
This will always, always be Fantasia’s song. Always. ❤️🔥
Yes it will, this is Fantastic Fantasia
And that perfomace gave me a teary-eyed especially the near ending part. Fantasia really has the voice that could stir your emotions inside.
Make sure u go stream her latest hit enough
Agree me toooooo that part its that But most of all Im thankful for loving who I really am............................ My GOD
Fantasia is one of the greatest singers of our time hands down! Only very few can run with her.
I think of all time.
I think they should have picked Fantasia to sing this song when Oprah was honored at the Kennedy Center. Jennifer Hudson is great, but Fantasia is in ANOTHER CATEGORY. She doesn't need two, three notes to move you ... she just needs ONE, the first one that comes out of her mouth. Period. Every single word she sings has a lifetime of meaning behind it. What a gift!
Dwayne Parker
I think you're right. I haven't gotten to see Fantasia act (or even sing that much, either), but I get the impression she really digs in to the soul and meaning. I certainly admire Jennifer H., but I also look forward to seeing her grow as an actress (including acting songs like this one), because she has much more depth to find, if she can.
Jennifer Hudson is a better everything than Fantasia thank you very much that’s why she was chosen to honor Oprah.
Reggie Black kmsl Chile bye. Both can sing but Fantasia did way better then Jennifer on this song.
I respect you're opinion but I don't in any way agree with it . Fantasia is in her own lane , period !!!
This is THE BEST PERFORMANCE of this song...ugh, chills
Man what a year 2023 … to anybody struggling let it be known “I’M HERE” 👏🏾
The best is yet to come for you. 🙏🏾💜
untouchable performance, she undeniably owned the song.
I have heard sing this over and over!!! I get chills run through me every time!!!! She’s a true performer!!!
No one can put so much emotional in a performance like Fantasia can. No one!
I’m here in 2024 because of The Color Purple!!! Absolutely beautifully, heartfelt! ❤
This is why they chose her to play lead in the film. WELL DONE FANTASIA I see an Oscar coming your way!
The ending and hitting that higher note 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Now she in the color purple movie god is good a whole circle moment 💯❤️
Can’t wait to see her knock this out in the movie. So happy for her
She’s going to be beautiful… can’t wait to see her Oscar campaign
Seen her on broadway in New York . She sang this song at the end and everyone stood up. I cried like a baby. Glad to have had that experience.
Nobody can ever sing the heck out of this song than Fantasia. Number 1
Let this be a testament to what happens when you REMAIN the person you are. Because there will be a day reckoning you wont see coming. BRAVA FANTASIA, the 2023 remake is just as astounding!
This performance had my eyes flooded with tears in the movie theater today. Her vocal power is immaculate.
FANTASIA just GIVES this song a dimension that is UNREAL! #TeamTasia ALWAYS!
Fantasia NEVER just sings a song, she puts her whole soul into it and makes every person that listens to her FEEL her emotions....
This performance still makes me emotional. It's also the reason why I was invested into reintroducing the Color Purple story to myself. I remember seeing the movie as a kid many times and growing up with pop culture references to it but never really understanding the storyline or character arcs. From this single performance I finally grasped what one of the characters probably went through and it was so resonating. Still is. Fantasia DID that. And I was so happy to see she was casted for the remake film.
The vocal coaching she gleaned while performing in this play shows in her later performances of this song. Her mid belts and control intensified, and her resonance and clarity improved.
I agree. Her Broadway experiences have done wonders to her vocals. How Fantasia approaches a song now is totally different than how she would have Pre-Broadway. That’s what I’m excited to see in her reprisal in the film adaptation, how she will approach the role all these years later, I just know whatever it looks like it will be beautiful.. again.
well, the movie is out! what did you think?@@beenhim9229
I can't wait until next yr when the Color Purple musical come out and she sing this song at the Oscar's 2023...omgoodness.
This fact that the closest we’ll EVER get to having this moment is this video. Imagine being in the room.
This song wrecks me. Beautiful. Can hardly wait to see her reprise it in the movie musical this Christmas.
NO ONE DOES THIS SONG JUSTICE BUT HER!! NO ONE CAN SING IT LIKE HER, JUST LIKE NO ONE CAN SING "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU "BY THE ONE ONLY WHITNEY. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE LOVE LOVE FANTASIA!!!!!!!
When she performed this live in The color purple , I cried. It was breathtakingly beautiful
Jennifer and Fantasia both are power houses. Vocals beyond anyone one of our imaginations. They are both in the same category as Whitney Houston. They are all different in their talents, but not one is more talented than the other. I appreciate each and every one of their voices for what they are and that's utter music to my ears. I can sit and listen to anyone of the three women I mentioned for hours on end, and still want more. Bless those vocals.
Just watched the Jhud one.
This song still years later brings me to tears. Powerful
No matter what it is, EVERY video of Fantasia singing she puts her SOUL into EVERY performance!!!!
I saw Fantasia on broadway, and it's definitely a powerful memory. There were times when the show seemed more than she could carry, and then moments where she was the only thing I cared about in the universe.
But, the joy of this performance is the larger picture. Fantasia Barrino was not supposed to be here. Her life story and the things that happened definitely hurt her ability to share her art earlier/sooner/better. There isn't much she can do about that, except she can infuse all of that into this moment.
Cause, one of the joys of musical theater, is the ability to turn a song or lyric into a moment. A great song in a show is never just a song, and wherever and whenever you carry that song, you carry a character, a story, an arc, or just a moment in a person's life that feels real.
Fantasia ain't Celie, but somehow, when she sings her about her children, about the things she can still hold on to, about the hard and easy days, about the beauty in her that it took some hard days to finally see? That's not words on a page but an entire life she can communicate in a few minutes of singing.
A friend of mine saw Fantasia on broadway multiple times and said that often she would be crying through most of the show. However, she could still communicate the character and emotion of the moment well enough to make an entire audience of New Yorkers bawl their eyes out 8 times a week.
And the fact that I still cry every time I come back to this video a decade later? That's some amazing stuff.
At last Fantasia will get her proper dues as Celie in the official movie musical!!!
I love the "realness" in her voice. You know this song is personal. It's like this was her reply when she heard what someone said about her. I get chills hearing her sing.
How did this not get a STANDING O!!!
I have seen many Broadway shows. Fantasia's performance was the best I have ever seen. Not a dry eye in the house.
Fantasia was going through in her person life, and she was able to become Celie.
That girl can sing anything, and nobody can hold a candle to her, she is real 8/4/22
I love her interpretation of this.. she is venerable, strong and feels what she is singing. Which is what you need for that character “Celie” . The passion and the venerable is what stood out to me from the rest. Bravo Fantasia
Let's get this straight no one can sing this like fantasia no one Jennifer love you Cynthia love you but Fantasia's version is killer it stirs your soul there was a time I didn't feel beautiful yes and I'm a guy I had gained so much weight and was told I was fat but so many people that made sure that I knew it this song resonates with me still I went through body dysmpophia and I'm making a come back was 236 now I'm down to 188 God is good 5 years clean from crack cocaine, marijuana and liquor dependence be damned god has delivered me from the drugs and all now I'm in school working on my associate degree to become a social worker I have let the Lord take the wheel and drive me to where I'm supposed to be in my life give gid a try he will do it for you too
Only one who comes close to capturing the emotion of the song is Cynthia but hers is more pure while fantasias is raw emotion unmatched but I really love the emotion Cynthia’s version evokes as well especially “ the most of all I’m thankful for “
one of the most moving, beautiful, genuine singers of my time.
yessss sirrr
Jonathan Davis agreed, she's so authentic. It's raw, powerful and it comes from a deep place. She's in a league of her own.
why am i crying????
The spirit
I have only seen the trailer but I think Tasia will get an Oscar nod!
This movie about to be AMAZING 🥹🥹🥹🥹
They couldn't appreciate her. Timing is everything! Now is her time!
We don’t get talented superstars like this anymore
She always gets emotional during the line of "loving who I really am" It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Nothing is as beautiful and satisfying as loving yourself, standing tall and shouting it to the rafters ❤
The right amount of power. The right amount of emotional conviction. The right amount of clarity. Beautiful phrasing. Beautiful melismas. The colors. The range. The FEELS. A masterclass performance. Wow Fantasia
One of her best vocal performances hands down.
She deserved a standing ovation. Felt that down to my bones. 💖💚💙💛
The best singer in the world and the next hands down🙏🏽🦾
This performance is so underrated! This right here should go down in history as one of the best live performances EVER!
This is masterful. The audience does not pass the vibe check.
1 of the greatest vocalists of our time. ❤
One of the best to do it! The GOAT! It’s a shame that she doesn’t get the credit that she so deserves! Love you Fantasia. 🔥❤️🙏🏾
LMBO at the way some people are looking around...they do NOT know what to do with all that SOUL!
ELM2015. Fo sho. 😊
ELM2015 so so so true
For real
OMG...Fantasia magically changes the whole environment around her when she sings this song.
She actually gave birth to this song and nursed it life.
Many are called to sing this song, but few are chosen. This song chose Fantasia. 👏 👏 👏
Beauty is within.
Timeless performance by Fantasia, superb!❤
Fantasia’s voice is amazing. She sings with such emotion and passion. The best, love her❤❤
Everyone has to realize that she was playing cellie, and all the thing that she endured when she was married to Mister...Fantasia puts emotions in her song, because she can relate to cellie
U hit the nail on the head!