Alex Newell - I Know Where I’ve Been - AIDS Walk New York

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024
  • In response to the murder of George Floyd, the systemic racism it reflects, the ongoing police abuses, and in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, we are postponing today’s scheduled AIDS Walk New York, Live at Home.
    Please enjoy this brief message of hope for a better Sunday soon, featuring Alex Newell, accompanied by composer/co-lyricist Marc Shaiman and Sounds of Zamar.

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  • @kmf07302
    @kmf07302 4 года назад +566

    I'll be one of the first to buy a ticket when Hairspray gets revived with Alex as Motormouth!

    • @OrionAmastacia
      @OrionAmastacia 4 года назад +5

      Absolutely!

    • @haziqiman5576
      @haziqiman5576 4 года назад +4

      Ohmahgahd yesss

    • @jeffblack8457
      @jeffblack8457 4 года назад +12

      +Kevin F Did you see Alex in the Broadway revival of "Once on this Island"? He was terrific as Asaka, Mother of the Earth.

    • @harleybaker4684
      @harleybaker4684 4 года назад +3

      Jeff Black yes! It was awesome!

    • @TheMarapasa
      @TheMarapasa 4 года назад +1

      Alex as Tracy Turnblatt honey! Good Morning Baltimore

  • @RachelSantiago816
    @RachelSantiago816 8 месяцев назад +3

    SOOO POWERFUL IN SO MANY LEVELS!!!!

  • @alexanderson6578
    @alexanderson6578 3 года назад +1

    she definitley did the song justice....queen latifa must be proud

  • @TOOMUCHMICHAEL
    @TOOMUCHMICHAEL 4 года назад +208

    It’s hard not to get emotional listening to Alex’s rendition of this song right now.

  • @Starlysh
    @Starlysh 4 года назад +58

    The way he just tossed that last note up into the heavens like SO EFFORTLESS. SO talented and moving and incredible.

    • @1TN1
      @1TN1 Год назад

      That's not a high note. THIS is a high note. My favorite performance of this song ever. ❤ ruclips.net/video/V5m8rQzJXjQ/видео.html

  • @JohnSagaMusic
    @JohnSagaMusic 4 года назад +140

    THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL 😭😭❤️

    • @darelnarag
      @darelnarag 4 года назад

      Please do a cover of this. I love you John Mark.

    • @n._coja
      @n._coja 4 года назад

      OMG

  • @Southern_QUEERies
    @Southern_QUEERies 4 года назад +154

    This is so...EVERYTHING. A Black nb person singing a song about justice and racial equality, it really just hits everything going on right now.

  • @GleeS04
    @GleeS04 4 года назад +208

    I was drawn to the link because of Alex but as my husband and I sit watching, my face appears at @1:33 (second from the left) and we both scream. What a surprise and honor to be a part of powerful, important statement, #BLM, #BTLM

    • @Dahjonruby
      @Dahjonruby 4 года назад +1

      You didn’t know you would be added

    • @GleeS04
      @GleeS04 4 года назад +1

      @@Dahjonruby I had absolutely no idea.

  • @susaedu368
    @susaedu368 3 года назад +5

    I feel so lucky and honored to be alive in the same world where Alex Newell is. They are such a pure sparkle of the Creator

  • @brendalittlejohn5070
    @brendalittlejohn5070 10 месяцев назад +1

    Right now OMG Thanks U For Sharing this video and song with us 😢😢😢👏👏🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @neilrobson9922
    @neilrobson9922 4 года назад +44

    Alex is a powerhouse! A one in a billion talent and the emotion! The soul! Can it be taught ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Tony_Hardy
    @Tony_Hardy 4 года назад +93

    I demand that Alex record a studio version of this song.i need this in my life.

    • @demi5060
      @demi5060 4 года назад +28

      there is a studio version, he sang it on glee ✨

    • @bassclef9986
      @bassclef9986 4 года назад +1

      Wow

    • @taffi_taffy9182
      @taffi_taffy9182 4 года назад +1

      demi “She” sweetie, yes Alex was born a he but he wants to be called a she. So sorry if this is offensive to you

    • @Tony_Hardy
      @Tony_Hardy 4 года назад +1

      @@demi5060 but its not nearly as good

    • @padraiggilmore5545
      @padraiggilmore5545 4 года назад +6

      @@taffi_taffy9182 his pronouns are he him lol

  • @iskra2677
    @iskra2677 Год назад +2

    Ok but the song meaning 😢 I have so much respect to black people thank you for being strong guys .
    I love you so muchhh

  • @SilentBob731
    @SilentBob731 4 года назад +75

    I'm not crying...my eyes are just shooting tear-bullets at injustice... ;-)

  • @FoxSoul
    @FoxSoul 4 года назад +46

    Amazing powerful video. thank you

  • @michaeltutty1540
    @michaeltutty1540 2 года назад +4

    This performance made my eyes leak. Others may sing this song, may try to claim it, but ALEX OWNS IT! The images made the beautiful music even more poignant. I was in Washington when the AIDS Quilt was on the lawn of the Mall. Hearing all the names, thinking about hearing all those names, still brings tears to my eyes even these 35 years later.

  • @nadavantebi
    @nadavantebi 4 года назад +10

    ALEX NEWELL IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!! SING IT HENNY!

  • @leearagornmanley5985
    @leearagornmanley5985 3 года назад

    this song means such much to all the people in united Staes Of American And this Song Is Making Me Cry , God Bless Americans, Amen......

  • @joseestevam787
    @joseestevam787 4 года назад +33

    There's a light in the darkness
    Though the night black as my skin
    There's a light burning bright showing me the way
    But I know where I've been
    There's a cry in distance
    It's a voice that comes from deep within
    There's a cry asking why
    I pray the answer's up ahead yeah
    'Cause I know where I've been
    There's a road we've been travellin'
    Lost so many on the way
    But the riches will be plenty
    With the price, the price we had to pay
    There's a dream in the future
    There's a struggle that we have yet to win
    And there's pride in my heart
    'Cause I know where I'm going, yes I do
    And I know where I've been, yeah
    There's a road that we must travel
    There's a promise that we must make
    Oh the riches will be plenty
    Oh the dream in the future
    Oh the struggle we must win
    Use that pride in our heart
    To lift us up
    Lord knows i know
    Where I've been

  • @hannahw90hw
    @hannahw90hw 4 года назад +37

    omg.... goosebumps like i cant describe! tears and everything

  • @jamesdefrance2043
    @jamesdefrance2043 4 года назад +2

    Alex Newell embodies the promise of America....to raise high the voices of greatness that arise within her, champion them, respect them, love them and honor them. Unfortunately, it is a promise too often broken and cruelly forgotten. Alex's voice reminds us how tragic it is to take away anyone's voice, and how we must protect and love our neighbor as ourselves and stop the violence that has taken so many beautiful voices from us.

  • @dominicocampo5402
    @dominicocampo5402 4 года назад +38

    3:58, just kept replaying that note!!!

  • @seanyates5769
    @seanyates5769 4 года назад +13

    Imagine a Jhud/ Alex Collab.. dear lord now that’s a fabulous pair.

  • @chrishouston968
    @chrishouston968 4 года назад +44

    Just...GOOSEBUMPS. OMG. That last note. Alex, I worship the ground you walk on.

    • @1TN1
      @1TN1 4 года назад +3

      Absolutely incredible. I also love this version and the ending - ruclips.net/video/vVfxZvBaTmQ/видео.html

    • @chrishouston968
      @chrishouston968 4 года назад +3

      @@1TN1 OMG yes! I have that version bookmarked too. Have you seen the Glee version? Back when Alex played a trans woman on Glee. The choir is all trans people who came from all over the country. I'm trans, and some of my friends are in this episode. ruclips.net/video/P7MjgidaPhs/видео.html

  • @vicentehizon6202
    @vicentehizon6202 4 года назад +8

    I’m still sobbing for George is gone. Thanks, Alex for trying to make me feel better.

  • @Cutiepenguin42
    @Cutiepenguin42 4 года назад +15

    Watching the screen fill with color literally made my eyes fill with tears. Holy smokes.

  • @naremelkonyan7308
    @naremelkonyan7308 4 года назад +4

    😭😭😭😭😭
    I really like you and your voice .❣️❤️THANKSSSSSS

  • @c.anderson680
    @c.anderson680 3 года назад +3

    OMG!!! You're amazing Alex Newell *smooches* beautiful song!!

  • @m1kesnts
    @m1kesnts 4 года назад +7

    whenever I watch him singing this song i get emotional 😭 i love you alex ❣️❤️

  • @PrinceJay90s
    @PrinceJay90s Год назад +1

    Still here 2023

  • @mwn99
    @mwn99 4 года назад +28

    fully crying. this is so beautiful ❣️ sing your heart out alex we feel it

  • @EastVillageThom
    @EastVillageThom 4 года назад +56

    Beautiful performance and postponing the event is the right thing to do

  • @theycallmejondoenow
    @theycallmejondoenow 4 года назад +13

    I have LOVED Alex since Glee & I will never stop loving this phenomenal talent. MERCY.

  • @JP-zo7pl
    @JP-zo7pl 4 года назад +10

    His voice could move mountains. I'm not crying, you're crying!!

  • @rami3224
    @rami3224 4 года назад +1

    Alex is having me sob all June

  • @BaileyBeatz708
    @BaileyBeatz708 4 года назад +5

    I love when she sing this song....yes Alex aka Unique

    • @skyepapa
      @skyepapa 4 года назад

      alex uses he/him pronouns

  • @huntrdog
    @huntrdog 4 года назад +24

    He hits it out of the park every time. That was so beautiful. Thank you Alex, Marc, and Sounds of Zamar.

    • @burtihal
      @burtihal 4 года назад +1

      And @Scott Wittman, who wrote the lyrics with @Marc Shaiman

    • @bennaggenda
      @bennaggenda 4 года назад

      she*

    • @dallaswinston330
      @dallaswinston330 4 года назад +1

      @@bennaggenda Wrong

    • @bennaggenda
      @bennaggenda 4 года назад

      Dallas Winston seriously watch your mouth!

    • @dallaswinston330
      @dallaswinston330 4 года назад +1

      @@bennaggenda Ummm no hes not a she. He prefers he/him pronouns but hes non-gender conforming.

  • @jjunicorn5341
    @jjunicorn5341 4 года назад +6

    Omg I burstes into tears. Alex girl you go. You sing you heart out with that beautiful voice of yours girl. BLACK LIVES MATTER✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

  • @CarlosIsaacOrellana
    @CarlosIsaacOrellana 4 года назад +5

    There is an expression in spanish that is "la piel se me puso chinita"... Wooow amazing voice👏👏👏👏 ❤️

  • @marcoherera
    @marcoherera 4 года назад +5

    You better sing, Alex! 😩😊😩
    Serving vocals and emotion at its best!!! Amen. 🙏🏻

  • @walkersmith6484
    @walkersmith6484 4 года назад +9

    Simply beautiful - and very moving. THANK YOU ALEX NEWELL for such a great delivery!

  • @ariellebdomingo
    @ariellebdomingo 4 года назад +9

    Omg, I remember Alex as Unique on Glee!! One of the episodes that I watched recently brought me here.

  • @jewkarta2443
    @jewkarta2443 3 года назад

    That was a WILD vocal, Alex!!!!!!!! Geez!

  • @matthewlinz4744
    @matthewlinz4744 4 года назад +18

    Alex is so amazing; a one in a million talent. Although I must admit I'm sad he didn't go for the A this time! hahaha

  • @giovannyandrescortesrodrig2846
    @giovannyandrescortesrodrig2846 6 месяцев назад

    Well done Mercedes ♥️♥️♥️

  • @tobywildsaint9659
    @tobywildsaint9659 4 года назад

    Why am I shedding tears?

  • @carlaj38
    @carlaj38 4 года назад +3

    This is beautiful. I felt this song to my core👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️

  • @peterscarborough6188
    @peterscarborough6188 3 года назад

    This just proves that the anointing has no bias

  • @VickyG212
    @VickyG212 2 года назад

    Damn. Goosebumps

  • @andrejmede
    @andrejmede 3 года назад

    Her voice is inpossible! God bless you!

  • @DancinShiGuy
    @DancinShiGuy 4 месяца назад

    I’m speechless

  • @angelbest1642
    @angelbest1642 3 года назад

    Truly blessed, May our God guide your voice path

  • @lindatrice7472
    @lindatrice7472 3 года назад

    What a voice Bravo Bravo Bravo

  • @j.j.1753
    @j.j.1753 4 года назад +2

    WOW! I LOVE YOU ALEX!!

  • @josyanepinheiro
    @josyanepinheiro 2 года назад

    Amazing voice! I cant to sing this choir!! Dreams

  • @frankiejohnston9414
    @frankiejohnston9414 4 года назад +2

    This is one of my favorite songs such a strong message behind it this needs to be played more to finally get this message across to the ignorant racist people

  • @donnamckenzie8124
    @donnamckenzie8124 3 года назад

    I have no words

  • @desperatebrix
    @desperatebrix Год назад

    OMFG! Angels flying out of your mouth Alex!

  • @glgl1472
    @glgl1472 3 года назад

    I was around and very active if you get my drift prior to the AIDS crisis and now all these many years later hearing this reminds me that of all the friends and others that I knew way back when they're all gone I'm the only one that's left from that time period. Even after all this time I'm not quite sure why I was spared. I never even became HIV positive. Just goes to show sometimes you just never know....

  • @timescalante4410
    @timescalante4410 4 года назад

    That my dear friend was absolutely incredible. .

  • @charlottehs6181
    @charlottehs6181 4 года назад +4

    Amazing voice - amazing soul 💜

  • @lhughwingate2159
    @lhughwingate2159 3 года назад

    Alex has such a wonderful voice. I am crying like a baby. Wonderful.

  • @AnimeBearFL
    @AnimeBearFL 4 года назад +138

    I am sobbing right now. The imagery in this are so powerful. As a gay man who has had an HIV+ partner in the past. And many HIV+ friends. And as someone who fights as an ally for the black community and is disgusted with how my brothers and sisters in the black community are treated this video hit home and I honestly sobbed for 20 minutes. The message is heard, the message is seen and the message is felt. I have shared this i have begged people to watch it. #endthestigmaofhiv #blacklivesmatter

    • @fredamallory3697
      @fredamallory3697 3 года назад

      Just saw this post! I don’t know you, but I Love you. Keep fighting for what you believe in. You are still a Child of God, as long as you Believe and Trust God, God Will is Done!

  • @manueltugueriorodriguez4408
    @manueltugueriorodriguez4408 Год назад

    Omg! This is the end. 😍😍😍😍

  • @jaymiekay9126
    @jaymiekay9126 3 года назад +1

    I have chills and I’m crying. This was BEAUTIFULLY DONE

  • @tracybaldwin1564
    @tracybaldwin1564 4 года назад +13

    What a gorgeous version of this song!! I’ve seen Alex perform it several times but this is the very best they’ve ever done. Love it.

  • @jeff1hh
    @jeff1hh 4 года назад +7

    Soooo good! Thank you for this!

  • @chandlerthompson9945
    @chandlerthompson9945 3 года назад

    Yea, Alex! Beautiful heartfelt performance.

  • @robertmonthe9750
    @robertmonthe9750 4 года назад +2

    The resonance is something

  • @mathiusbianchi3768
    @mathiusbianchi3768 4 года назад

    OMG. Is amazing

  • @deoncuba5168
    @deoncuba5168 4 года назад +1

    YES YES ALEX U BETTER SHO OUT BABY I LOVE IT..FLAWLESS PERFORMANCE AND GORGEOUS VOCALS THATS WHY I'M STILL A FAN TILL THIS DAY GOD BLESS U BOO👈💖😌

  • @aldiraffaele5278
    @aldiraffaele5278 4 года назад

    Very touching, been with GMHC from day one... Blessings to all for all the hard work and dedication over the 35 years...

  • @bethcollins7865
    @bethcollins7865 3 года назад

    Damn!!! Beautiful!!

  • @joe_sim_
    @joe_sim_ 4 года назад +3

    I got goosebumps. This is so beautiful.

  • @michaelgaynor6866
    @michaelgaynor6866 4 года назад +1

    In memory of Joseph John Fifer Jr, all these years later....your not Forgotten!❤

  • @roviannematovu8136
    @roviannematovu8136 4 года назад

    Breathtakingly powerful. Brought tears to my eyes. Stunning. Wow! Want this sung at my funeral. As good as Jenifer Lewis at Carnegie hall

  • @maylee2227
    @maylee2227 4 года назад +1

    I'm crying This IS Just Amazing 💖💖💖💖💖✨
    And Alex is a angel💖✨

  • @soaribb32
    @soaribb32 4 года назад +1

    Alex be glowing. Love it.

  • @bskeete
    @bskeete 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome!!

  • @MajorCLJ
    @MajorCLJ 3 года назад

    Oh, this is so so wonderful! Thank you so so much!

  • @Greggory1987
    @Greggory1987 4 года назад

    Wow, the tears just keep flowing....such a powerful and heartfelt performance.

  • @alanhenderson53
    @alanhenderson53 4 года назад +1

    Thank You - Alex - Always a joy hearing you sing! Beautiful! And Greatful for you and you work.

  • @PrinceJay90s
    @PrinceJay90s 2 года назад

    Still listening in 2022!!

  • @KyKanda
    @KyKanda 4 года назад +6

    THAT WAS F**** AMAZING!

  • @tpot91
    @tpot91 4 года назад

    Man when the days been hard and I need a good laugh, I come here. Thank you Alex, your humor gets me.

  • @starbrightinfinity3329
    @starbrightinfinity3329 4 года назад

    QUEEENNNN-NA!!!! You snatched my soul leaving me in tears. Alex never fails to deliver with that voice.

  • @ooochileee4427
    @ooochileee4427 3 года назад +1

    AMAZING✨👏🏽😩

  • @unknownlink
    @unknownlink 4 года назад +3

    Alex your voice is pure artistry, thank you

  • @kevinireland3136
    @kevinireland3136 4 года назад +1

    Stunning performance by all involved. Big thanks to the video production team and all of the supporting cast who made this happen.

  • @bigboymedia453
    @bigboymedia453 4 года назад +1

    I think this has just become Alex’s signature song now

  • @SanCarlosGuy2001
    @SanCarlosGuy2001 4 года назад +1

    Wow, wow, wow!

  • @momusic14
    @momusic14 4 года назад +1

    Wow. wow. wow. wow. wow. Alex is stunning as usual!

  • @burtihal
    @burtihal 4 года назад +4

    Stunning, brilliant, heart-wrenching. Thank you.

  • @fernandoiisotoavellanet1189
    @fernandoiisotoavellanet1189 3 года назад

    OMG.... BRAVIIISSSSIIIIIIMOOOOOOOOO.... MOLTOOOOOO BENNEEEEEEE......

  • @hrhroyalprincejondeewright9524
    @hrhroyalprincejondeewright9524 3 года назад

    OMG WHAT CAN YOU SAY AMAZING. AWESOME LOVE IT

  • @andreanastarizky6407
    @andreanastarizky6407 4 года назад +7

    this is amazing!!! 😭♥️

  • @jilllester7635
    @jilllester7635 4 года назад

    Alex is outstanding

  • @zandreaz29
    @zandreaz29 4 года назад +6

    This is beautiful, it gave me chills!

  • @barbaraanayaa28
    @barbaraanayaa28 3 года назад

    Oh God! ❤️ This song was made for Alex, She sing it like a goddess

  • @kirbysaid
    @kirbysaid 4 года назад +1

    Loved waking up to this performance. Thank you all.