John Legend - Ordinary People (Live on Letterman)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2013
  • Music video by John Legend performing Ordinary People (Live on Letterman). (C) 2013 CBS Interactive
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  • @macssushiyorkuniversity3392
    @macssushiyorkuniversity3392 9 лет назад +788

    this song could be played in another 10 years and still be an anthem. this isn't a breakup song or just another love song. john's not professing that he's head over heals in 'new' love, however, he knows the value of his 'existing' love and wants to invest in it even though there are some hardships. this is a thinking person's love song. great lyrics do not come easy; it's even harder to pull the heartstrings of the masses. john hit every note!

    • @1974spr
      @1974spr 8 лет назад +6

      Beautifully said

    • @roadwarriornuste
      @roadwarriornuste 7 лет назад +15

      its will.i.am's song

    • @MrRuperty
      @MrRuperty 7 лет назад +1

      blablabla und leck mich am ... !!!!

    • @mattbarden
      @mattbarden 6 лет назад +13

      No, will.i.am wrote this. John Legend sang it beautifully, but he didnt write it

    • @LeiB
      @LeiB 6 лет назад +3

      Although John created the beautiful melody behind william's lyric. Perfect dúo for perfect song❤️

  • @Krieky
    @Krieky 9 лет назад +489

    Sometimes all you need is the singer and his piano, and an intimate audience who can whisper the song along with him.

  • @nickharley2344
    @nickharley2344 8 лет назад +181

    4:07 was the most beautiful note I've ever heard

    • @chopin4321
      @chopin4321 8 лет назад +15

      +Nick Harley yes it is...same for me...and at 4:58 the phrase is so powerful...love it

    • @Garaystone
      @Garaystone 7 лет назад +2

      I would told her something to big to be blocking the view

    • @geerasmussen5512
      @geerasmussen5512 4 года назад

      100 per cent

  • @rogerzebrowski9426
    @rogerzebrowski9426 9 лет назад +97

    John is hands down one of my favorite male vocalists, what an amazing talent!!
    This is his Quintessential song in my opinion, as well as my favorite by him!

  • @vielkarodriguez7966
    @vielkarodriguez7966 5 лет назад +25

    This is a real love song. It conveys the struggles, misrskes, hurdles and pitfalls in love. And the willingness to press through it all.

    • @johnlegend7441
      @johnlegend7441 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for your love and support all through this times ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️?

    • @loushavkey5982
      @loushavkey5982 Год назад

      Thanks so much for this one John

  • @kerrgal
    @kerrgal Год назад +32

    One of the most beautiful songs, ever written.

  • @mlaro888
    @mlaro888 8 лет назад +245

    John Legendary

  • @christophercase921
    @christophercase921 2 года назад +25

    This live performance is legendary. He is absolutely incredible. What a voice!

  • @nathanwright4334
    @nathanwright4334 5 лет назад +6

    2 words... Golden Voice. A song that future generations will be able to play over and over again. A song that will never get over played. Possible the best vocal and pitch singer ever.

  • @christianeymery5495
    @christianeymery5495 4 года назад +10

    John Legend is one of the best live performers. His live renditions are way better than the studio versions which are already mind blowing. What a great artist! ❤️

  • @GavinRioTV
    @GavinRioTV 9 лет назад +545

    no wonder his name is john legend.

    • @Btburkhardt
      @Btburkhardt 6 лет назад +19

      His real name is John Roger Stephens lol

    • @JaydenLawson
      @JaydenLawson 5 лет назад +2

      Brian Burkhardt ahaha boom 💥

    • @Linusquid214
      @Linusquid214 4 года назад +9

      well, he's a real legend.

  • @Thekidisalright
    @Thekidisalright 4 года назад +6

    “We are ordinary people, we don’t know which way to go.” The lyrics somehow works perfectly with what’s happening around the world we live in now.

  • @MLXXIII
    @MLXXIII 9 лет назад +31

    smoothest man alive

  • @christiantasidaily
    @christiantasidaily 10 лет назад +276

    he performs so well live !! just sounds like its recorded :O so good :)

    • @mervh58
      @mervh58 10 лет назад +35

      its better than the recorded version to me, his voice doesnt need the studio production that it inevitably gets, his recordings would have been sensational 40 odd years ago and he would really have stood out in the crowd

    • @jeffsmit8376
      @jeffsmit8376 9 лет назад +2

      mervh58 njjii

    • @mr.marino9247
      @mr.marino9247 2 года назад +2

      3:01 he slips over a note. That makes it more authentical, and no doubt for those what maybe say that is a playback.

    • @christiantasidaily
      @christiantasidaily 2 года назад +2

      @@mr.marino9247 authentical? 🤣

    • @mr.marino9247
      @mr.marino9247 2 года назад +2

      @@christiantasidaily sorry it's spanish typo from my cellphonical

  • @to94ri57
    @to94ri57 10 лет назад +7

    I heard this song when I was younger and it didn't mean anything. Now I've been through a relationship and I find it absolutely beautiful.

  • @roxmejox
    @roxmejox 10 лет назад +39

    I get goosebumps whenever I hear this song & seeing it live was an absolute delight. Love you, John! xo

  • @Loddentidster
    @Loddentidster 10 лет назад +9

    John Legend lives up to his name! He is one of the very few of this era that people will remember and listen to in 20 years. Him, Rihanna, Adele and maybe a few others... Certainly only a few.

  • @carlaaristy4774
    @carlaaristy4774 10 лет назад +64

    no doubt John Legend's music will never die!!! love this man

    • @johnlegend7441
      @johnlegend7441 3 года назад

      Thanks for your love and support all through this time ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @wendigoo1006
      @wendigoo1006 2 года назад

      yup

  • @waliewalie7041
    @waliewalie7041 Год назад +8

    ❤️ Lyrics - Ordinary People ❤️
    Girl, I'm in love with you
    This ain't the honeymoon
    Past the infatuation phase
    Right in the thick of love
    At times we get sick of love
    It seems like we argue everyday
    I know I misbehave
    And you made your mistakes
    And we both still got room left to grow
    And though love sometimes hurts
    I still put you first
    And we'll make this thing work
    But I think we should take it slow
    We're just ordinary people
    We don't know which way to go
    Cuz we're ordinary people
    Maybe we should take it slow (take it slow, oh oh ohh)
    This time, we'll take it slow (take it slow, oh oh ohh)
    This time, we'll take it slow
    This ain't a movie, no
    No fairy tale conclusion ya'll
    It gets more confusing everyday
    Sometimes it's heaven sent
    We head back to hell again
    We kiss and we make up on the way
    I hang up you call
    We rise and we fall
    And we feel like just walking away
    But as our love advances
    We take second chances
    Though it's not a fantasy
    I still want you to stay
    We're just ordinary people
    We don't know which way to go
    Cuz we're ordinary people
    Maybe we should take it slow (take it slow, oh oh ohh)
    This time, we'll take it slow (take it slow, oh oh ohh)
    This time, we'll take it slow
    Take it slow
    Maybe we'll live and learn
    Maybe we'll crash and burn
    Maybe you'll stay, maybe you'll leave,
    Maybe you'll return
    Maybe you'll never find
    Maybe we won't survive
    But maybe we'll grow
    We never know, baby, you and I
    We're just ordinary people
    We don't know which way to go (hey)
    Cuz we're ordinary people
    Maybe we should take it slow (heyyy)
    We're just ordinary people
    We don't know which way to go
    'Cuz we're ordinary people
    Maybe we should take it slow (take it slow, oh oh ohh)
    This time, we'll take it slow (take it slow, oh oh ohh)
    This time, we'll take it slow
    Take it sloww
    Take it slow
    This time, we'll take it slow
    Take
    ✨Thanks John. You are and will be a LEGEND for us.✨

    • @officialzizimusic
      @officialzizimusic 8 дней назад

      I never realized what the lyrics were until now. Because he sounds so angelic . And eveything is so pure you forget how beautiful his songs are. Wow a legend .

  • @NoSenseOfReality
    @NoSenseOfReality 10 лет назад +7

    John Legend is the only singer I know who sounds better live. He is faultless. What a prodigy.

  • @wickedwit20
    @wickedwit20 Год назад +11

    I listened to this 8yrs ago.. and I'm still listening right now and it hits differently, amazing.

  • @jonathanhyde1504
    @jonathanhyde1504 3 года назад +3

    What a stunning, intimate setting that John creates with the audience, Legend as it that John is a real genius and this version of his song is a fantastic arrangement of his musical ability... Bravo John Legend 🎶👏👏💯🤔👌

  • @Javier1638
    @Javier1638 11 лет назад +4

    Every now and then an artist like John comes along, and you remember why music plays such an important role on your life.....brilliant!

  • @jeongminjang5946
    @jeongminjang5946 7 лет назад +74

    Legend is legend.

  • @jonathanhyde1504
    @jonathanhyde1504 4 года назад +7

    John Legend is just a phenomenal musician. A true musical living legend. What a beautiful, romantic, genuine love song... 👌

  • @user-jb8gf4eo3v
    @user-jb8gf4eo3v 2 года назад

    8년전 영상이지만 지금 들어도 천상계의 목소리. 심금을 울리는 목소리. 이 세상에 태어나시고 존재하여 주셔서 감사합니다. 영원한 나의 우상이여

  • @Skalibur1963
    @Skalibur1963 9 лет назад +3

    Прекрасное исполнение.Спасибо за Ваше творчество!!!

  • @bananda13
    @bananda13 8 лет назад +33

    what a beautiful performance! John sings in such a unique way

    • @mingoia2132
      @mingoia2132 5 лет назад

      Your amazing yourself

    • @mingoia2132
      @mingoia2132 5 лет назад

      In a unique way. Beautiful

    • @johnlegend7441
      @johnlegend7441 3 года назад

      Thanks for your love and support all through this times ❤️

  • @artisticskillz01
    @artisticskillz01 5 лет назад +4

    One of the greatest songs written in the 21st century

  • @margaretstix1217
    @margaretstix1217 8 лет назад +4

    This is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. You have to listen to the very end.

  • @chukwumachukwudi9352
    @chukwumachukwudi9352 Год назад

    There’s this unique sound a guitar makes when been played…John makes that sound with his mouth when singing…kudos John…you are a masterpiece…a born-singer…your vocals which comes with sweet melodies are incredible❤️❤️

  • @stareeagle
    @stareeagle 2 года назад +2

    One of the few musicians that can perform live really well.

  • @atthakhon6444
    @atthakhon6444 10 лет назад +2

    wow, amazing!!!!! The audience sang too! This song is really touching. What an amazing performance!

  • @maxsanchez6349
    @maxsanchez6349 8 лет назад +4

    My all time favourite John Legend song of all time. Easy. The piano really moves the whole song. beautiful.

  • @jashaluja
    @jashaluja 3 года назад

    This music is powerful. All present in the room indulged in an intimate moment. One person became many. Many voices became one. What a beautiful gift to share

  • @jonathanhyde1504
    @jonathanhyde1504 3 года назад +7

    John Legend is a phenomenal musician, entertainer and overall talented artist... One of the most soulful voices of all time, complete with tremendous musical instrumental talent on the Piano... The Legend is in the name and the legacy will continue... and take it slow 🤔👏👏💯😊👍💘🎤❤️

  • @stephaniepaige4819
    @stephaniepaige4819 10 лет назад +14

    Exploding with talent. This man

  • @donovonscharmer9511
    @donovonscharmer9511 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing, I love when an artist can sing and play instrument at same time. Much respect

  • @leticiamoreno1647
    @leticiamoreno1647 8 лет назад +1

    I've been lucky enough to see this man sing live and it's the most incredible thing

  • @AlexHawkridge
    @AlexHawkridge 10 лет назад +7

    That last high note though !!!

  • @YOUPEOPLE-h5n
    @YOUPEOPLE-h5n Год назад +1

    WOW! I JUST LOVE HOW MUSIC BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER. BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW, AND BROWN. MUSIC SOOTHES THE SAVAGE BEAST!!!!

  • @jamesdeubanks
    @jamesdeubanks 5 лет назад +2

    John Legends Voice is like chocolate! Dark, Smooth, and oh so good. What a Good Song!

  • @bkhattaway
    @bkhattaway 5 лет назад

    A true musician and poet. As I age, I always thought my generations and past generations owned the rights to pure and true music/ poetry. John Legend made me sit my ass down.

  • @pbpb253
    @pbpb253 9 лет назад +8

    Far out, he is so good.
    One of the most under-rated ballads of all time.
    Beautiful song in every way !

  • @jasenchasen
    @jasenchasen 10 лет назад +3

    Never heard JL sing like this before (the end) damn bro.. where all those gospel soul runs come from? lol this was dope!

  • @denrico777
    @denrico777 11 лет назад +2

    One of the beat songs of all time. Amazing performance. John Legend is ridiculous.

  • @JohnDoe-rq2fg
    @JohnDoe-rq2fg 10 лет назад +14

    That ending was sick!!!!!
    Sing John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍👍🕓🕓👍

    • @gunela377
      @gunela377 9 лет назад

      $+81¥×)!,@*#@*+/+^#*+_+650÷÷6\]

  • @AlessandraConte1
    @AlessandraConte1 10 лет назад +1

    What a man, what a musician ♡

  • @scorp3x
    @scorp3x 10 лет назад +21

    How come this video has only 117,209 views ? :| still can't believe people would prefer to listen crap music instead of this wonderful piece of art!

  • @StephenScaccia
    @StephenScaccia 9 лет назад +2

    That last run OMG it took me OUT

  • @johnallencrist.delosreyes9491
    @johnallencrist.delosreyes9491 10 лет назад +6

    Vocal riff at the end?
    AMAZING!

  • @adamwhite1556
    @adamwhite1556 7 лет назад +5

    I'm so glad there is still musicians like this around it shows talent is still there in the music industry

    • @JaydenLawson
      @JaydenLawson 5 лет назад

      Adam White unlike in the whole of the 90’s. Zero talent for an entire decade

  • @mercedeskamanel8219
    @mercedeskamanel8219 3 года назад +6

    Jhon Legend puro talento. Maravilloso. Fenomenal!!!

  • @rickybroomfield6430
    @rickybroomfield6430 8 лет назад +3

    What a beautiful performance.This is music.....This is true talent

  • @Kindred6007
    @Kindred6007 9 лет назад

    Darn well. The music, the souls and the heart are all connected. Hats off man

  • @Andre-iv7ys
    @Andre-iv7ys 5 лет назад +3

    How he plays that piano is just magical 😳

  • @carvalhofranca4828
    @carvalhofranca4828 5 лет назад +2

    Nossa, voz linda que cantor é esse 👏👏👏👏👏💝💝💝💝amei.

  • @himamamo
    @himamamo 4 года назад +1

    👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾 thank you for lifting ordinary people. , your talent & music is beyond Wow 🙏🏾💕bless u

  • @TheManBubble
    @TheManBubble 11 лет назад +7

    The fact this video has nearly 20,000 views and no dislikes shows how amazing not only this song is, but Mr John Legend too!

  • @edsonmartins7738
    @edsonmartins7738 8 лет назад +13

    Cara, até a platéia canta muito!!!!

  • @trudycutts8863
    @trudycutts8863 8 лет назад +1

    this is beautiful. it's about love ... I love this song this means such a lot xx

  • @samelalucena
    @samelalucena 3 года назад +2

    Love the vibe, love his voice.

  • @trinitavargas7404
    @trinitavargas7404 3 года назад +2

    Most honest song about love ever written.

    • @johnlegend7441
      @johnlegend7441 3 года назад

      Thanks for your love and support all through this times ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jonathanhyde1504
    @jonathanhyde1504 2 года назад +2

    Legend by name, Legend in writing song lyrics, legend in performing music and entertaining the masses. John is just a legend....🤔😊💯👍A beautiful song that will ultimately last forever

  • @sherco6921
    @sherco6921 4 года назад +5

    when people sing together it has been proven that all their hearts beat at exactly the same pace and rythem

  • @muhwezigeorge4180
    @muhwezigeorge4180 3 года назад

    John Legend is just phenomenal,All his songs touch me...❤❤

  • @Abblovesmusic
    @Abblovesmusic 11 лет назад +9

    Will always be one of my favourite songs ever.

  • @rebtolentino4343
    @rebtolentino4343 4 года назад +2

    C L A S S I C ... BEAUTIFUL... HEARTWARMING ...
    EVERLASTING !!!

  • @neilgolding6417
    @neilgolding6417 9 лет назад

    Ordinary people. ..The only 2 words that hit the nail on the head for every human being

  • @jennymedrano3167
    @jennymedrano3167 5 лет назад +1

    I love this song Mr. Legend!

  • @rebecca2443
    @rebecca2443 10 лет назад +2

    One of the best live singers ❤️ Love him

  • @BabyNewt
    @BabyNewt 7 лет назад +5

    Yo, I remember telling my friends about John Legend and they always were like "Who?" They didn't know who he was until All of me came out. After that though they started listening to him more and now they absolutely love him

  • @deborahelhalwany2407
    @deborahelhalwany2407 2 года назад

    I’ve always liked this Song , funny my son introduced it to me, but I never knew the words just Listened and for the first I’m looking and reflecting on them. Wow this is for everyone that has a relation or relationship with someone , I saw myself saying we do need each other and we need to help each be our best self . I’m saying time is pressure but let’s make the best of it tell someone you love them , breath and start caring a little more , patience is key , And I’m not saying let someone take advantage of you but do what you can to share some joy when necessary. 😎

  • @trudycutts8863
    @trudycutts8863 8 лет назад +1

    this guy has an incredible voice its sounds of love his voice is love ...x

  • @Carlita4
    @Carlita4 9 лет назад +2

    simplemente increíble! el cantante y la canción

  • @layslenecristina8054
    @layslenecristina8054 2 года назад +5

    Perfeito eternamente 💕😍 amo De paixão 💖

  • @sandralequalque9069
    @sandralequalque9069 9 лет назад +1

    All of Me...always brings me to tears. Sung so beautifully

  • @thebatman911
    @thebatman911 5 лет назад

    This just shows you that if John Legend is brave enough to "come out," then anyone can! Good for you John!

    • @JaydenLawson
      @JaydenLawson 5 лет назад

      I’ll bet you $48.70 that he’s straight

  • @LoverofSunflowernBees
    @LoverofSunflowernBees 4 года назад +1

    Love you your so amazing your voice and your wife is super amazing, you are so kind on The Voice, and I love singer who I can hear their words clearly pronounced also

  • @nuriapino9110
    @nuriapino9110 10 лет назад +2

    maravilloso cantante ,muy emotivo ,sencillamente lo adoro.

  • @angiewilliams9807
    @angiewilliams9807 Год назад +1

    Beautiful song by a gifted brother.

  • @annamayatkinson9501
    @annamayatkinson9501 2 года назад +3

    Eternamente a apresentação mais linda dessa música

  • @RobinSingh-lf3iq
    @RobinSingh-lf3iq 2 года назад

    This gave me goose bumps. Amazing!

  • @user-pl7qg2rr5i
    @user-pl7qg2rr5i 7 лет назад

    언제 들어도 레전드다 최고!

  • @TV-nq5gv
    @TV-nq5gv 4 года назад +2

    Girl, I'm in love with you
    This ain't the honeymoon
    Passed the infatuation phase
    Right in the thick of love
    At times we get sick of love
    Seems like we argue everyday
    I know I misbehaved and you made your mistakes
    And we both still got room left to grow
    And though love sometimes hurts
    I still put you first
    And we'll make this thing work but I think maybe we should take it slow
    We're just ordinary people
    We don't know which way to go
    'Cause we're ordinary people
    Maybe we should take it slow
    Take it slow, ohh
    This time we'll take it slow
    Take it slow, ohh
    This time we'll take it slow
    This ain't a movie love
    No fairytale conclusion y'all
    It gets more confusing everyday
    Sometimes it's heaven sent
    Then we head back to hell again
    We kiss then we make up on the way
    I hang up, you call
    We rise and we fall
    And we feel like just walking away
    As our love advances we take second chances
    Though it's not a fantasy I still want you to stay
    We're just ordinary people
    We don't know which way to go
    'Cause we're ordinary people
    Maybe we should take it slow
    Take it slow, ohh
    This time we'll take it slow
    Take it slow, ohh
    This time we'll take it slow
    Take it slow
    Maybe we'll live and learn
    Maybe we'll crash and burn
    Maybe you'll stay, maybe you'll leave
    maybe you'll return
    Maybe another fight
    Maybe we won't survive
    But maybe we'll grow
    We never know Maybe you and I
    We're just ordinary people
    We don't know which way to go
    'Cause we're ordinary people
    Maybe we should take it slow
    We're just ordinary people
    We don't know which way to go
    'Cause we're ordinary people
    Maybe we should take it slow
    Take it slow, ohh
    This time we'll take it slow
    Take it slow, ohh
    This time we'll take it slow
    Take it slow, slow
    This time we'll take it slow
    Take it slow, ohh
    This time we'll take it slow

  • @justabaker5609
    @justabaker5609 2 года назад +1

    Love his piano playing in this.

  • @WasiaMobFuxWidIt
    @WasiaMobFuxWidIt 9 лет назад +3

    I was on the verge of crying at the end... Wtf that was so good!

  • @paulenemaranan8218
    @paulenemaranan8218 3 года назад

    will never not love this ugh such a beautiful song ✨

  • @siristarburst9
    @siristarburst9 7 лет назад +1

    THIS IS SUBLIME! My eyes fill with tears EVERYTIME

  • @arlenesilva5867
    @arlenesilva5867 8 лет назад +3

    John Legend tem uma voz linda e maravilhosa amem

  • @sylviamills631
    @sylviamills631 3 года назад

    You are outstanding,John,your voice,hugs fm New Zealand

  • @krontimex6864
    @krontimex6864 4 года назад +3

    Amazing You make me feel someone in this world un My soul un My hearth

  • @musicasdepeliculas5059
    @musicasdepeliculas5059 9 месяцев назад +1

    Su técnica de canto y de piano es de admirar 😢

  • @leahmay1506
    @leahmay1506 7 лет назад +1

    What a voice !!!!!!!!!!!!! 💜💜💜 onenif my absolutely fav John legend songs!!! He's so amazing.

    • @redpilled-nj4cp
      @redpilled-nj4cp 7 лет назад

      Rae Azanna. my favorite of all time next to r Kelly and jodeci

  • @julyekika02
    @julyekika02 10 лет назад +1

    he's amanzing! this is the real singer..parabéns. me gusta mucho...você é verdadeiramente um artista e músico, não é esses cantores feitos pela indústria. meu respeito a voce.

  • @mogu180
    @mogu180 Год назад +1

    Thank u for this song!❤️

  • @beneditagomes5223
    @beneditagomes5223 3 года назад +3

    Magnífico 👍🤩 Adorei

  • @christianverdu4800
    @christianverdu4800 5 лет назад +4

    Singer of the 21st century

  • @flightyy5550
    @flightyy5550 10 лет назад

    now this is good music..my mother wit her ol schooledness God bless her soul,would've loved this guy!!

  • @alexmoen4235
    @alexmoen4235 8 лет назад

    John Legend is great - such talent and class!