Jennifer Hudson Performs "A Change is Gonna Come" from Malcolm X
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Jennifer Hudson performs "A Change is Gonna Come" from Malcolm X at the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Denzel Washington.
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Denzel's reaction is all of us
Yes He did
Yes, and so is Spike Lee's! He is just gobsmacked!
@@javagirl she’s amazing
Amen
Ong
This woman makes any song sound like a brand new song when she sings it
Listen to her sing Al Green Simply Beautiful
@@kumanibolden7144 it was simply 😍
this is actually Lady Souls original version. Im thinking she covered it this way due to the fact she was in production with her version of Aretha's movie
i guess it is kind of randomly asking but does anyone know of a good website to watch new tv shows online ?
@Ramon Ridge thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it !!
I threw my shoe. I shut my eyes. I got goosebumps. I shed tears. Powerhouse! Mad respect for this talented queen
Ion think u did allat but she did good doa
@@katelynmartin2750 ypeepo fake as hell🤣 they use our ish and F it up all the time. just be you...dang
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lol yes@@ladymiss9466
I saw her throw a shoe on the voice uk , and I would have thrown the shoe store ❤️❤️❤️
Jennifer can sing the curtains off the walls!!! No one can touch her talent!!!
Totally agree ‼️💯💯🙌🏾🩷
And Simon Cowell thought she was no more than a ‘cruise ship’ singer!! Wot a tool 😂😂😂😂
Too bad her discography is so poor
"I was born by the river" damn I felt the ancestors
Okayyyyy!!! Lol seriously tho!
Facts
Facts
@@selenarichardson4964 Research your history. You will be astonished.
@@lanett4677 I agreed with his comment that’s why I said seriously though. I don’t need to research any history to understand the meaning of this song. As a BLACK WOMAN, I know what this feels like. Thank you.
That "damn" from uncle Denzel gets me everytime, Jennifer invoked the ancestors with this performance thats for damn sure
I believe you but was that a quote from one of his movie???
Right?! Yes…❤️
Lol and the dude behind him had to do the stank face
He said "wow"
@@susuilu no he said "damn"
He said “damn😳” as soon as she hit that note… incredible.
How is this woman not the biggest thing in the world? The greatest voice since Whitney Houston and nobody else is even close. I get goosebumps and a tear in my eye every time I hear her sing
I agree with you ❤️
But she IS!
She don't got no hits....you gotta have hits to be recognized as one of the greats.
You can’t be serious. The greatest since Whitney Houston? 😂😂😂
Fantasia
It’s Denzel tearing up saying “DAMN” 😍
Yep
Yesssss!!!!
!w
P
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Absolutely one of the best female singers of this generation. If not one of the best of all time. Definitely underrated.
Yes!!!💙💙💙
Now I know
@@evamariotti179 ok I
G Turtle, I don't feel Ms.Hudson is underrated.
She's Fantastic !
And this beautiful woman has lost so much. I love her strength ❤️❤️
Who else is here for their monthly viewing of this amazing performance 🙋🏾♂️😂
I don't care what anyone says this woman is untouchable and in my eyes is the best female artist with the range, power, performance, presents, who just keeps delivering every single time. keeping it going girl.
‼️‼️💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
if only i can sing like that, i swear to God i will never stop singing and not gonna let anyone shut my mouth up.
Me too LoL 😂
How much I wish I could sing
Shit i can't sing like her and you can't get me to shut up lol
@@isaiahcaston4539 😂😂😂😂
Me and you both. She is so much better than Whitney Houston could have ever been.
She was born for this. When God creates, He CREATES! What a powerhouse!
So true
Amen Amen Amen ❤️🙏🏻❤️
She practiced to sing, God did nothing.
@@Omega1st exactly
@@Omega1st I'm sorry ! God gave her that gift and she used it at her benefit ! Once again , God is behind that great voice of hers and she went on to use it professionnaly and made her living out of it !
She is, and has always been, such a class act and the rawest of talent. Out of this world❤
❤ Denzel Washington's face says it all❤❤❤❤
A change is not coming for the people that disliked this video. Amen.
Lmao
Oh not, it's because she's prophesying a fact and that kills them cos they know it's inevitable and that scares them.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well that's cruel what they did... i feel bad for their ears.
Yes, it is...but they're not gonna like it.
JHud is that rare vocalist who's voice is getting more powerful and better as she's aging. The command she has on her voice now at 39 is extraordinary 🙏 Can't wait to see if she gets some respect from the white people's awards (a.k.a Oscars) for her astonishing portrayal of Aretha Franklin in Respect
she's been insane since she was like 17
It's mostly due to training, which she didn't start getting until later in her career. Plus, she takes care of her voice.
@@chocolateangel8743 training? Nope she is gifted, no training at all explains those high notes from simpler times.
@@user-qf1by5nl3r She's obviously gifted, but training has made her a better vocalist. She's always been able to hit higher notes (because she's a Soprano) -- but she wasn't able to consistently sustain them like she does now. One example of this is her song "Where You At?" Towards the end of the song, she is supposed to belt an A5 (almost in the Whistle register). In most of her live performances of the song, she skipped over this part or lowered the key. Now, however, she hits (and sustains) the note (and higher ones) like it's nothing.
This woman is just gifted on so many levels
That “last for long” part is on immediate repeat. Jesus!!!!!!!
How do you watch this over and over again and NEVER get enough of it. A true masterpiece
This woman delivers every time. She knows of what she sings, having come from one of Chicago's worst South side neighborhoods, singing in the church, competing on AI, losing her family members to murder (including her beloved mother), winning an Oscar....She has taken the bad with the good, with grace, beauty, and astounding talent.
She was put through the fire for the Catholic church
An amazing performance by JHud. Shes just absolutely fabulous..
Anointed and Connected
Perfectly said. That’s it that’s the post
you forgot the disney cruise singer part.
I have a difficult time coming to understand how people would dislike this video. The performance and song are beautiful and profound.
Coz those people don’t know what good singing sounds like!! Smh
Maybe these people who disliked this are insecure that a POC is this good...
The Soulless don't want Change!
Maybe they're racist lol
They prolly don't like the fact that Jhud snatched them cheap ass grass root looking wigs that's why they disliked 💁
This is an absolute beast of a song to cover. She slayed it left right and center. Doesn't get much better then this.
This is honestly the first time I have ever had Jennifer on repeat. Her voice is tremendous and she sang her face off for Denzel.
I don't believe anyone can sing like her..... She's amazingly incredibly talented.
Watch Beverley Knight, a British singer, her version I would humbly say is better
@@karlrutter3339 not even close
@@karlrutter3339 stop smoking whatever you're on
@@karlrutter3339 Nonsense
@@karlrutter3339 Don't even dare compare that mess to this masterpiece
That moment when she calls him Mr. Washington. The respect and professionalism she has is beyond words.
Hello Sean👋
how’re you doing? I bring a warm greetings from Atlanta
@@dougwillis3052 wtf
So true! Because the lack of respect is so missing today in our people. It's a darn shame. Parents need to back to teaching their kids how to treat other (especially diverse) people with respect. Otherwise, JHud did the "damn" thing!
I've survived 2 suicide attempts and because I believe he has a purpose for my life. This song ministers to me in so many ways. God has been with me. He shone a light in my darkness.
God bless you sweetheart. This song and the way Hudson delivered it and left nothing but tears to Mr. Washingtons eyes... He gave you something baby. Don't ever forget it. Sending you so much love baby. WE will get thru.
I have no idea how she lost American Idol but I'm so happy her career still took off the way it did. This woman deserves the best of everything, one of the most incredibly talented vocalists performing today. She's been my personal idol since Dreamgirls.
Well Fantasia is a force... they were on the same season.
@@barbhello808Well Jennifer can sing like Fantasia but Fantasia can‘t sing like Jennifer 🤷🏽♂️ she‘s a beast !
Jennifer didnt find her voice until.after Idol. Fantasia knew who and what she was when she came on Idol.and picked all the right songs and SANG them to pieces
She wasn’t the best in that idol, fantasia was
@@CherylWilson-te2qf she’s gone on to be the best sure. But during that season of idol, there were better people
Jennifer deserves her flowers. So honoured to be able to witness such a legend
She just sings so effortless. Her voice range is always amazing to hear.
How are you doing today Monique and how is the weather over there
Monique Brown, She don,t have No Range,What Range.
She really took one of the most powerful and important songs for African American culture and just made it even more powerful while not even breking a sweat. She made that look easy, and she absolutely fucking killed it.
@@janetboggs3004 Did we listen to the same song???? Range is how deep your voice goes to how high. She literally jumped whole octaves in this song.
This woman could sing twinkle twinkle little star and there not be one dry eye in the building. She gives her all every time. Simply anointed to sing
The power and beauty of her voice is captivating. Look at Denzel and Spike sitting next to him. Just beautiful.
So beautiful, her, the audience, everything. She did and does always the best.
She is the reason why soul music will transcend generations.
Her technique is so good here. Truly one of her best performances.
Truly, honestly.
They have all been phenomenal ❤
Miss Hudson just baptised my soul with her angelic voice ....... MY GOD!!!!! this is by far the most powerful performance Ive seen
Jealousy is a tough thing to possess. Jealousy won’t get you anywhere!
She blew the roof off!
WHY is nobody talking about 2:10?? The sheer POWER she had behind that note man, that came from the soul.
Sempre reparo nessa parte, me arrepia até hoje
AND that’s a blues note, very subtle, in between the major and minor third, being able to hit that with the grits
shows how much soul she’s got.
And then she was able to bring it right back down after pushing out all that power and volume! Truly one of, if not, her best live performance ever in my humble and honest opinion!! It was a perfect masterclass performance & it just punched me right in the soul HARD (in the best emotional/feeling all the feels way possible)‼️
She SANG her face off! All the hairs on my arms are standing high!
Lord I just pulled my wig off 😂 my ancestors have awakened
I get goose bumps listening to her singing this song. And I love how Denzel Washington is loving this performance. Also, Spike Lee is total taken
Try Terence Trent D'Arby's version. he wasnt playing with song. no ma'am no ma'am
Was that spike Lee I thought that was a little kid sitting there like that honestly. Like ok wow with his hands all like that
He took!! Just took!!! 😍
@@ree9531 how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
@@lynnmariedavis5343 not only spike lee, pay attention to the band (musicians) on stage with her. Incredible
THE UNDISPUTED VOICE OF OUR GENERATION
You must not have heard Christina Aguilera🔥🔥🔥
@@malehlohonolo8463 😂😂😂
I'd have to add Adele.
@@malehlohonolo8463 Maybe in 2003
Xtina and Adele is better, but Jennifer is close
Her best ever performance
Man I am laying here crying. Jennifer and Denzel Washington had chills on my body. JHud you know you can sang Queen.🌹🌹🌹
2:58 i could listen to her hit that note all day every day. So freaking good!!
True
Omg I thought I was the only one that note is probably the best I’ve ever heard
That run was just fierce!!
Me too, what a BLESSING what a GIFT!
@@lanett4677 It was freaking amazing!!!!
When she belted 'born', that beautiful man behind Mr Denzel Washington FELT it
I have no words to explain Jennifer’s voice it’s beyond amazing
She’s so beautiful and sings effortlessly but Denzel’s expression is everything for me
I watched this video million times 😖❤️ i can’t stop ✋🏻
Me too!!!!!
Me too darling
Me too !!!
Say it, me tooo. Can't stop looking at it.
Me2... Theres a new one from democratic convention /something. I'm South african forgive me
I have never seen Denzel so blown away! I love it and I’ve her♥️
How are you doing today Gwenny and how is the weather over there
i cried less then a minute in. her voice and this song just gets me
I was born by the river
In a little tent
And just like the river
I've been running ever since
It's been a long, long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come
Oh, yes it is
It's been too hard living
But I'm afraid to die
I don't know what's up there beyond the sky
It's been a long, long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come
Oh yes it will
Then I go to my brother
I say brother help me please
But he winds up knocking me
Back down on my knees
There's been times that I thought
I wouldn't last for long
But now I think I'm able to carry on
It's been a long, long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come
Oh, yes it will
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People don't realize that they are watching one of the best singer of our times right now with Jennifer Hudson 🤩😍🥰😇
Look i soooo agree
Absolutely 🙌🏾
A living legend
Nope
@@apriljones1329Yes April…ONE of the best…however, they’re some sistahs on Broadway and church that can SANG. Unfortunately, most will never hear them so they can’t come into the arena and be…judged.
The way her voice gives me goosebumps
You truly have to understand the intent and meaning of Sam Cooke’s song to sing it and obviously Ms. Jennifer Hudson knows and her God gifted voice and incomparable live performance moved a room full of heavyweight stars! In my opinion, Jennifer Hudson today blows everybody off the stage - and Denzel Washington knows! 🙏🏿🌅☝🏾❤️💐✊🏾🎼🎹🎤🎷🎺🎻🎸🎬
This is not one of the best performances , *THIS IS THE BEST PERFORMANCE*
2:20 Spike Lee is whole mood 😂😂
He is totally mesmerized LMBO
The tears in Denzel's eyes said it all
The way I would’ve RAN to that stage
This woman just have it in her, not winning idol but she was destined to greatness, shows you how perfect timing can be ❤she went from rejection to EGOT winner. One of the best covers.
I know it's not true, but I imagine her just as she's walking on stage, every time she does one of these amazing tributes, she's thinking, "Tell me `I` can't sing! Kick ME off 7th! Watch this!" 😏
@@somersetcace1😂😂 exactly, facts haha
When an artist can bring their listeners to tears you know they are connecting with what they are singing, playing, etc. & their audience; that's a goosebump performance!
Spike Lee's look on 2:17...... Priceless. He's mesmerised, that's for damn sure. Beautiful rendition of this classic.
This woman sings all the pain that all of us has ever felt. Watching Daniel Washington’s face is just enough to tell us all that Jennifer Hudson has the voice of an angel leading us all back home.
Jennifer has a healing voice. I just love it
The thing that I find so heartstopping about her delivery in this performance was not only the sheer power and talent of it, but also how much emotion she managed to evoke every time she sings the word "long". It gets stretched out more and more throughout the song, until it reaches that _insane_ stretch at the end of the song, illustrating just how long and hard that wait/struggle being sung about has lasted. The way she sings tells the story more than even the lyrics do. Chills, absolute chills.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I consider Jennifer Hudson one of the last of the greats. What singers of this Gen are going to sing our tributes when Jennifer and the others are gone🥺
She is great
Yes, tributes when she’s gone but, she’s going to be here with us for a very long time
When she hit that high note she gave me chills.
Which one😭😭😭
Damn right
@@SoulKnightKing fr it was all high notes 😭
amazing. NO words are enough to describe her performance.
3:00 to ahead was one of the most touching/emotional and professional vocals I've heard, she is unique well executed
Can we just make her the Queen Of Tributes? No one can top her in this category, Period!
I agree! She’s kilt every tribute she’s done! I just saw Respect and yup she nailed it!!!
Beyonce will be pissed!
but who cares, Jennifer Hudson is far better.
Her and Yolanda Adams.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Oh come on i love Jennifer Hudson but Beyonce has a unique voice. No one can deal with her !
@@lapaixsurvous4501 i don't know what deal with her means, but if it means Beyonce is better, that is an individual opinion.
Protect Denzel at all costs a living legend!
That "damn" from uncle Denzel gets me everytime
Jesus. Now that’s a performance I don’t think I’ll ever forget.
That was mesmerising,& beyond captivating.
That lady can sing!
She's such a passionate singer, you can see all the emotions in her eyes
💕 AND in the way she moves as she sings - that to me also shows her immense passion and talent! * Sorry for writing this close to a year later, but I just saw your comment today.
@@elainemeyer5062 Nah it's okay for writing even in a year 😄 and yea I totally agree with you 👍🌟
Hair, makeup, gown/outfit, shoes, and most importantly, the voice, everything here is just perfection
Vocal control is insane
Definitely one of the greatest female voices of all time. JHud, I love your voice so much!
She never fails to bring tears to my eyes
Jennifer Hudson reminded me so much of The LateArethaFranklin went she sings. She has anointed voice that touches your soul. She and Fantasia Bantanio touch you went they sing. They remind of Aretha, Pattie; Gladys; YOLANDA ADAMS SHIRLEY CASEAR AND I CANT FORGET MALHIA JACKSON
How are you doing today Tania and how is the weather over there
I cannot believe this was my first time seeing this performance! Wow!🔥🔥
there’s an old friend that
once heard say
something that touched
my heart
and it began, this way
i was burn by the river
in a little tent
and just like the river
i’ve been runnin’ ever since
it’s been a long, long, long
a long time coming, but i know
change is gonna come
oh, yes, it will
said i’d go to my brother
and i say: brother, brother
help me, please
but when i go to my brother
doesn’t he winds up, knocking me
back down on my knees
there’s be times when i thought
i wouldn’t last for long
but somehow, i think i’m able
to carry on
it’s been a long, long, long
a long time coming
but change is gonna come
oh, yes, it will
there’s be times when i thought
i wouldn’t last for long
well somehow, i’m able to go in
to carry on
it’s been a long, long, long
a long time coming
but i know a change
change
is gonna come
yeah
yes, it will
Ok I confess ….I’ve watched this over 25 times,,,but imo miss hudson one of the Greatest vocalists of our time. She is just absolutely amazing
Don't feel bad. I seem to be working towards that amount of repeats and maybe more, lol.😊
At 3:38 when she sings "yeaaaaah, yes it would", the hairs on my arm stand up every time! The raw power and range she has in her voice in that moment is as if she was channeling all the ancestors at once. Astonishing!
Hooo llly... not even gonna say. Wowww. Look at Denzels face. And the joy. Thank god for talents like this. God bless you Jennifer. Blessed to have you. Please keep it up. We need you
How is Taylor swift more popular than this generational talent? Our youth have no appreciation for true art and talent any more 😢
Amen
As a gen z, thats pretty damn accurate, the internet and content machines and social media have made it so that ‘viral content’ and fandoms are more important than actual talent and true art. Someone else said here that her vocal talents are very reminiscent of Whitney, which is accurate, yet back then singers with real talent and a beautiful amazing voice were appreciated and beloved for it, now they’re just relegated to the lower tiers while dogshit talentless hacks like Camila Cabello or Taylor Swift or even Ariana Grande, or Dua Lipa, rake in millions. Where the hell are the soul, blues or r&b singers of our time.
This woman deserves all flowers in the world Go Jennifer 😊
you know when people appreciate music like this... they the best of us
Brother malcolm lives in our hearts forever.
For a moment there I thought my phone was going to explode, what an amazing power this woman has on her voice!!!
The Legend Jennifer Hudson
I saw almost 100 times, but i can't fell tired... I love her...
i agree with you
So beautiful and what a beautiful rendition of Sam Cooke’s masterpiece.
Tears every time! Super talented singer and what a soul she has. Tried singing - stopped - and just listened ...
I love how much Denzel loved this performance. Man, how is it possible to sing like that? She can't be human!
Denzel is happy to pieces with her performance. She really gave him a piece of her heart.
You don’t see vocals like this around much no more truly immaculate
You're just listening to the wrong music.
always gives top tier performances
When you get goosebumps, even before she sings. You know she is that good. ❤
im 54, not a music aficionado but i've listened and heard ALOT.... A WHOLE LOT OF OLD, PRESENT, NEW, DIFFERENT GENRE/VOICES/VOCALS ...ETC. AND I TAKE NOTHING AWAY FROM ANY OTHER ARTISTS SKILLS. BUT JENNIFER HUDSON SINGING IS MAGICALLY MASSIVELY FANTASTIC, AND IF YOU CANT FEEL HER VOICE THEN YOU DONT HAVE A SPIRIT OR A SOUL OR FEELINGS!
I think you mean Whitney and Aretha not Jennifer Hudson. Whitney and Aretha had genuine soul when they sang.
@@jeoelpineda4754
YES WHITNEY AND ARETHA AND I COULD NAME MORE BUT I STATED WHAT I STATED IN MY COMMENT WITH THEM IN MIND ALSO! I UNDERSTAND WHO I DID OR DID NOT MENTION! THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY!
@@jeoelpineda4754 You aint no soul. Jennifer is soul 2
You better say that kahe
@@TheMidnightWise 😳
Everything about this is amazing.
She doesn’t only sing, she tells the story.
Also, the chord transitions at 3:01 are fantastic. Chills every time.
YES that part just scratched my brain so right and this performance always bring me to tears. You can feel the power in what she’s singing
If only I could give this a like for every time I’ve watched this. One of the best live vocal performances ever ever ever.
God! She knows how to tell a story. I’m breathless! ❤