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  • Опубликовано: 12 окт 2016
  • "I Know Where I've Been" originally from Hairspray is featured in Transitioning, the seventh episode of Season Six. It is sung by Unique (Alex Newell) with the Transpersons Choir.
    No copyright infringement is intended. Please note I do not own any of these songs or clips. If you are interested in this song it is available to buy and download from Google Play & iTunes along with all 121 Episodes from all 6 seasons. :)

Комментарии • 291

  • @RyanWorthman
    @RyanWorthman 2 года назад +414

    Glee has not aged well in many aspects, but it was really one of the first shows of its kind to shed light on issues that were simply being pushed by the wayside.
    This scene alone is enough to make me a forever fan. Everything about it is just beyond amazing. The acting. The singing. The sense of unity.
    People politicize the trans community to a point where they are dehumanized. I’d like to imagine that if those same people watched this scene, they would see that in many ways, trans people are a little more human than the rest of us, in large part because they have to be in order to exist in this cesspool of bigotry that we call the world.
    Out of all of the things Glee got wrong, they sure did get this one thing right.

    • @kev7161
      @kev7161 Год назад +19

      I think Glee got a LOT of things right over its six season run. Just like any show, it had good and not-so-good episodes, but you can't deny its heart and the sheer vocal talent from nearly all the cast members throughout the years.

    • @gabryelalves8797
      @gabryelalves8797 6 месяцев назад +1

      Beautiful words.

    • @jasonjohnson3589
      @jasonjohnson3589 3 месяца назад

      Well said.

  • @jazzsingereditz2017
    @jazzsingereditz2017 2 года назад +626

    Unique and Mercedes has always been the most vocally talented actors in glee

    • @jonathanjoeltorres6968
      @jonathanjoeltorres6968 2 года назад +20

      I just wished they did a song together

    • @ashleyroemer640
      @ashleyroemer640 2 года назад +13

      Naya rivers , Lea Michelle, Darren criss

    • @tadeponsmorat8126
      @tadeponsmorat8126 2 года назад +1

      Don't let Lea Michelle see this or she'll hunt you down

    • @astridovando8386
      @astridovando8386 2 года назад +5

      Las mejores voces de las mujeres son Rachel Mercedes Unique y de hombres Blane y Jesse

    • @lookhowshegobbledthat
      @lookhowshegobbledthat Год назад +4

      @@ashleyroemer640 Y'all keep bringing up Naya and Darren like they are power vocalists. They are not. They are good singers and I like them, but they are not in the realm of Amber Riley, Alex Newell or even Lea Michele. Like come on.

  • @jorayner9350
    @jorayner9350 3 года назад +830

    How does anyone make it through this song without crying. The hurt in the lyrics is so strong, the vocals are full of power, and the harmonies are phenomenal.

    • @ghettoandpretty8677
      @ghettoandpretty8677 3 года назад +8

      Do you hear me they killed this yes Jesus very well said 💯

    • @jazzy7559
      @jazzy7559 3 года назад +8

      Right when I saw this and realized what was happening I cried. It’s amazing

    • @kennytherobloxian5303
      @kennytherobloxian5303 2 года назад +1

      This is amazing but I only cried in the quarterback tbh

    • @katielemmon2581
      @katielemmon2581 2 года назад +1

      My guess is that it's there anthem and it's a thumbing good one to have. Yes it is a sad song a song of heard time but that truly is what makes it so good.

    • @gloommoon7227
      @gloommoon7227 2 года назад +1

      I don't know how but, I would have choked up during the middle to end

  • @joemattmurphy5753
    @joemattmurphy5753 4 года назад +1171

    Unique just wasn’t used properly in the show she sang just as well as Mercedes and she wasn’t used properly as a character either they both deserved sm more spotlight

    • @ianhimmelstein5915
      @ianhimmelstein5915 3 года назад +63

      She*

    • @flayremoon
      @flayremoon 3 года назад +43

      Neither was showcased as they should have been. And the series would have been better if Amber and Alex had been featured more, and many other characters.

    • @lisarinehard6788
      @lisarinehard6788 3 года назад +29

      She****

    • @andiotrebac6583
      @andiotrebac6583 3 года назад +9

      I think it’s because Alex couldn’t portray emotions as well as when they are singing. I’m sure it was difficult for the writers to go further with their storyline.
      They just needed more practice acting, I think that’s why the cat fishing storyline had such an abrupt ending. We didn’t see any repercussions during the next season, as if it never happened

    • @andiotrebac6583
      @andiotrebac6583 3 года назад +10

      Unique is so talented at singing but such a one note of a character

  • @ellentrascik2588
    @ellentrascik2588 3 года назад +333

    This is by far the most powerful performance this show has ever done. Gives me chills each and every time I watch it.

  • @justdanimoniquexo
    @justdanimoniquexo 3 года назад +515

    The strongest voices were always underused, wtf

    • @andreadh7913
      @andreadh7913 3 года назад +25

      RILEY agrees...

    • @donovanchavis3186
      @donovanchavis3186 Год назад +1

      THIS is the comment

    • @len.4228
      @len.4228 Год назад

      @@andreadh7913 nah, mercedes had a lot of performances/solos compared to sunshine, unique or others

    • @dakingbey
      @dakingbey Год назад +7

      @@len.4228 and? She’s still underrated

    • @Jonathon-hl1qi
      @Jonathon-hl1qi Год назад +7

      @@len.4228she never got a solo in any of one directions competition performances. They only used her when they wanted a belt and the end of the song even though it was clear she was one of if not thee strongest vocalist in the group

  • @LNEILL
    @LNEILL 4 года назад +429

    Unique deserved more! So did Coach Bieste!
    Both characters are amazing!
    And this is the best scene ever

  • @atlaslife3800
    @atlaslife3800 4 года назад +638

    If you see the Boston gay men's choir's performance with Alex Newell, you will see the ultimate version of this song.

    • @billysmith1480
      @billysmith1480 4 года назад +9

      Atlas Life so true. That performance is transcendent. Absolutely stunning.

    • @KKA868
      @KKA868 3 года назад +8

      Totally true! He brought the house down!

    • @jhei_jay
      @jhei_jay 3 года назад +3

      Yes!!!

    • @Friend2FriendnMA
      @Friend2FriendnMA 3 года назад +9

      I much prefer this version. Everything is right with it.

    • @jamairebowling4508
      @jamairebowling4508 3 года назад +1

      So true it was amazing

  • @mgfroyo
    @mgfroyo Год назад +97

    I already loved this song, and Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson already sing it phenomenally when they did, but when Alex Newell hits that last note an octave higher, it's just amazing. And the unity of the chorus behind them. Amazing. Pure perfection.

  • @unorthodoxblackgirl8112
    @unorthodoxblackgirl8112 3 года назад +217

    Alex is such an amazing singer.

    • @istanvocals1699
      @istanvocals1699 3 года назад +6

      He’s legit one of the best singers

    • @mariacherrington8825
      @mariacherrington8825 3 года назад +5

      Wasn't Alex on the Glee Project?? My daughter n I watched that show n they had some good singers on it

    • @istanvocals1699
      @istanvocals1699 3 года назад +5

      @@mariacherrington8825 he’s is the main person singing there he plays a transgender female tho

  • @enjoymacubingskills
    @enjoymacubingskills 3 года назад +157

    Didn’t see one comment bout this so let me do it
    That final ‘BEEN’ wooooooooooow, i got goosebumps, and when Glee achieves that it means it’s special.

  • @jamiewright1462
    @jamiewright1462 4 года назад +643

    Mercedes feels like a proud mom at the end! Alex (in my opinion) is a way better singing then Rachel!! I still love her tho

    • @DapperLibra
      @DapperLibra 3 года назад +12

      Nobody loves her now lol

    • @superninja6481
      @superninja6481 3 года назад +42

      @@DapperLibra People can still love Rachel and Lea Michele's talent without liking her as a person

    • @carlosrestrepo394
      @carlosrestrepo394 3 года назад +24

      @@superninja6481 indeed. I love her voice and talent. But she as a person is just disgusting.

    • @elijahchidiebere2670
      @elijahchidiebere2670 3 года назад +1

      @@carlosrestrepo394 how

    • @jhaysonryanncorpuz817
      @jhaysonryanncorpuz817 3 года назад +4

      @@elijahchidiebere2670, there was news before that the cast of Glee said things about Lea Michelle's bad attitude. She acted like the Diva and felt like she is above all the casts because she got more solos. This is real life.

  • @PatoLolito
    @PatoLolito 3 года назад +150

    Under no circumstances should this performance be underrated 👌🏽

  • @cjinasia9266
    @cjinasia9266 3 года назад +38

    Wow! Rivaling Queen Latifah.
    Everyone on this show was amazing. It is a shame they wasted so much time on Rachel instead of making it an ongoing showcase for endless talent.

  • @tebogomoleme5223
    @tebogomoleme5223 3 года назад +42

    I love that everyone behind unique's back singing are trans❤❤..this was beautiful

  • @19Neil67
    @19Neil67 10 месяцев назад +9

    This is what acceptance looks like it should be used by more people ❤️🙏🏼

  • @geoklkl
    @geoklkl 4 года назад +155

    I would of loved to see kitty and unique have a scene in this as kitty makes such a point about how they all abandoned her and don’t speak anymore

  • @gxnnes
    @gxnnes Год назад +27

    this performance always makes me feel butterflies like the first time i saw it. seeing the couch singing while crying in the back, also unique/alex's voice, he made this song his song. i really think this is the top #1 best glee performance.
    i wouldn't be surprised to know that unique/alex actually performed live because everyone seemed genuinely touched, rachel/lea was almost crying too.

  • @justanotherlawstudent17
    @justanotherlawstudent17 Год назад +43

    I adore the original but the emotion and pure talent in this version is just breathtaking and moving
    No matter who you are or who you choose to be you are human and right and should be treated as such
    So much love and respect for this song and everyone fighting a battle that shouldn’t even exist

  • @buzzcubb
    @buzzcubb Год назад +5

    Alex was and always will be a bright bright shining star! That TONY was well deserved!

  • @LizinLouie
    @LizinLouie Месяц назад

    Love, Love, LOVE This !! Alex Newell is now Starring on Broadway ~ and Deservedly so!! Representation.

  • @billhall8625
    @billhall8625 4 месяца назад +5

    As a deaf gay man who has faced discrimination on many occasions this wonderful performance turned me into a sobbing wreck.

  • @daisyclose
    @daisyclose Год назад +9

    THE FINAL BEEN. THAT NOTE. COMPLETE CHILLS MY GOD.

  • @jazzy7559
    @jazzy7559 3 года назад +25

    When I realized what was going on the first time I saw this I cried my eyes out this was so beautiful. There aren’t too many moments like this.

  • @vanwheeze
    @vanwheeze 3 года назад +61

    hands down the most emotional performance in the show, i get chills every time ❤️

  • @lillyshetheywallace614
    @lillyshetheywallace614 3 года назад +43

    I've never cried harder at this show, this scene hits me every time and it's so good

  • @ivanahugankiss8414
    @ivanahugankiss8414 2 года назад +23

    Alex Newell has a voice that's liquid gold. And what a range! Just incredible 🤩

  • @ghettoandpretty8677
    @ghettoandpretty8677 3 года назад +13

    The choir comes in and take this song over 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽.....they carried those runs like they were nothing!💯💯💯

  • @gabriellaberman
    @gabriellaberman 3 года назад +39

    It doesn’t matter which rendition of this song I watch, every single time it makes me cry

  • @haroldtia4608
    @haroldtia4608 3 года назад +63

    One of the best renditions ever! Period!!!

  • @danielgarofalo7717
    @danielgarofalo7717 3 года назад +63

    One of the most beautiful performances in the history of glee and music! I was in tears when I watched this 🙌🏼

  • @herauthenticself7749
    @herauthenticself7749 Год назад +7

    That last note challenging Latifah, and hudson.

  • @CrisPheasant
    @CrisPheasant 2 года назад +6

    Alex just fucking owns this song.

  • @xstanadu
    @xstanadu 3 года назад +39

    Absolutely Amazing Vocalist ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ALEX NEWELL bound for a TONY AWARD

  • @ambernelson4309
    @ambernelson4309 4 года назад +120

    Gives me chills every time

  • @flayremoon
    @flayremoon 3 года назад +29

    Alex sang this beautifully.

  • @BernardTheArtiste
    @BernardTheArtiste 2 года назад +8

    This performance was PHENOMENAL! And the sustained high Ab5 at the end was 🔥🔥🔥!!!

  • @enceemas4277
    @enceemas4277 2 года назад +6

    whenever i feel successful on my littlest achievements in life, i go to watch this video to remain humble. it reminds me of all my social struggles, pain & heartbreaks brought by homophobia and use it to even better myself in this world. THIS SONG MAKES YOU GROUNDED AND KINDER EACH TIME FOR EVERYONE IN THIS CRUEL WORLD. We all have undeniable suffering each time but you are never alone. Somewhere, somehow we have someone out there whose experiences match yours so never feel alone - only stronger each time. 💯 ❣️

  • @herauthenticself7749
    @herauthenticself7749 Год назад +6

    One of the best performances ever on the show , an absolutely epic performance by Alex Newell 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @dylanmaes98
    @dylanmaes98 2 года назад +7

    The best version of this song by far

  • @leosilva7525
    @leosilva7525 2 месяца назад

    Man, that was powerful!

  • @jamiemcdowell1109
    @jamiemcdowell1109 Год назад +6

    Never ceases to give me goosebumps!😱🥹😭

  • @norawithanh
    @norawithanh 2 года назад +5

    chills. every time.

  • @bubblegum8959
    @bubblegum8959 9 месяцев назад +3

    I dont think people give Glee the credit it deserves in changing the way we view people now adays its had its problems and we can argue whether that change was truly positive or not but it did a lot Glee really changed the world a little

  • @maceydowner9461
    @maceydowner9461 3 года назад +6

    man i still can't watch this scene without bloody bawling ! its so wholesome man !

  • @TaboubiAhmed-vh5ds
    @TaboubiAhmed-vh5ds Месяц назад

    When a strong truly express your journey and suffering in life , society , and hidden pain ! That’s my pain in one song , thank you for making me feeling it like it’s a commun struggle , I can feel it , I’m not alone
    1:56 “ Use that pride in our hearts to left us up until tomorrow “
    I’m not alone I’m sure every strugglers I’m with you I may not able to hold your hand but through this comment I might hold your soul with me !

  • @coasterkraken6088
    @coasterkraken6088 Год назад +4

    Never watched glee because I didn’t care for some of the stereotypes and labels I heard were pushed in the show but this performance alone has me in full tears and makes me want to give it a chance

  • @dorciawilliams942
    @dorciawilliams942 2 года назад +4

    Unique SANG this!!!

  • @janetatchley2796
    @janetatchley2796 Год назад +3

    One of my favorite scenes!! 💚

  • @grace1742
    @grace1742 Год назад +3

    my favorite rendition of this song

  • @amybeirnes1701
    @amybeirnes1701 2 года назад +2

    I can’t express how much this song moves me every time I hear it. Alex Newell is outstanding🫶🏼😭

  • @funcakebauru7321
    @funcakebauru7321 3 года назад +34

    There's a light in the darkness
    Though the night is 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 the 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 travelin'
    Lost so many on the way
    But the riches will be plenty
    Worth 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 we must travel
    There's a promise we must make
    Oh, but the riches, the riches will be plenty
    Worth the risks and the chances that we take
    There's a dream, yeah, in the future
    There's a struggle that we have yet to win
    Use that pride in our hearts to lift us up to tomorrow
    'Cause just to it still would be a sin
    I know it, I know it, I know where I'm going
    Lord knows I know where I've been
    Oh, when we win, I'll give thanks to my God
    'Cause I know where I've been

    • @rachelgeorge7793
      @rachelgeorge7793 3 года назад +2

      Like this picture video Lyrics most beautiful songs best and unique best singer 🎤🙏😇😇 right should to pray for black people right the world and place only history not white people rested don’t rest
      Black could live together the world rest peace

    • @terrimyers3337
      @terrimyers3337 2 года назад +1

      Thank you for posting the lyrics

  • @Alfmzmtldkd
    @Alfmzmtldkd 2 года назад +2

    It makes me cry every single time

  • @alejandrosantana1731
    @alejandrosantana1731 3 года назад +3

    No matter what , i have to come Back here, always!! This song, and the message is so powerful for everyone , but a Lot more with My Beautiful community !!! Love yourself , respect everyone and help others with true love and kindness !! World needs that

  • @aidanscott3895
    @aidanscott3895 2 года назад +2

    This brings me to tears every time. Sometimes I feel like I can't feel anything. like I'm numb, and then this video comes into view and I cry all over again

  • @casperbossen3022
    @casperbossen3022 2 года назад +2

    Alex really naild the art of mixed voice ✨🔥 insane Range for a Male.

  • @aidanscott3895
    @aidanscott3895 2 года назад +2

    The beauty of music is the emotion that it can make you feel. I cry every time no matter how many times I see it. I've been to some very dark places and this makes me feel seen. heard. like I'm not alone.

  • @stacym735
    @stacym735 7 месяцев назад +1

    I keep swearing that one day, I'll get all the way through this performance without crying. Today is not that day 🥰😪

  • @crystalclear6411
    @crystalclear6411 4 года назад +16

    All I can say is thank you jesus

  • @nolynnoel1032
    @nolynnoel1032 Год назад +3

    SASHA MF COLBI!? WINNER OF DRAG RACE 15!? IN G L E E!?
    she’s in the green over beast’s shoulder at 2:33!!!
    (shout out recovering gleek for pointing it out i HAD to come see it for myself)

  • @tomascaro5224
    @tomascaro5224 3 года назад +2

    I love unique, and i love Alex, she's so talented and beautiful

  • @krissymconnorsvlog7321
    @krissymconnorsvlog7321 2 года назад +2

    This scene was so powerful and incredible and emotional!’n I wish glee cover more hairspray songs ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @raspberrypiploy771
    @raspberrypiploy771 Год назад +1

    Beautiful and so moving ... in tears here, totally sensational

  • @gia.marie2002
    @gia.marie2002 3 года назад +14

    Oh my god, this made me sob! I came here from Alex’s gorgeous BLM video, and I forgot how powerful and incredible this seen is! All the chills 🤧💕

  • @obohemma1983
    @obohemma1983 3 года назад +4

    This performance was beautiful

  • @quanidriahearns8849
    @quanidriahearns8849 2 года назад +2

    Got me crying at 5AM, how dare you?💞

  • @olgidomi
    @olgidomi 21 день назад

    Whew 😅 SOOOO GOOOOOOD

  • @thesefair
    @thesefair 2 года назад +2

    One of the most epic moment of Glee

  • @milamcg40
    @milamcg40 3 года назад +6

    I LOVE ALEX HE IS AMAZING

  • @klandgraf6956
    @klandgraf6956 9 месяцев назад +1

    Still get chills years later

  • @flightofthestars
    @flightofthestars 2 года назад +9

    Honestly only her or Mercedes could’ve sang this song and do it justice

  • @kimmie4744
    @kimmie4744 2 года назад +2

    Tears flowing beautiful ❤️

  • @astridovando8386
    @astridovando8386 2 года назад +4

    El mejor solo de la temporada 6

  • @lottieparkinxo
    @lottieparkinxo 3 года назад +7

    now im crying

  • @KH-ww6rv
    @KH-ww6rv 3 года назад +12

    Rachel can never compare!!

  • @lataliaeupora1363
    @lataliaeupora1363 5 лет назад +14

    Thanks

  • @babyprincezzz318
    @babyprincezzz318 Год назад +1

    This is the most emotional performance for me on glee along with If I were a boy

  • @KH-ww6rv
    @KH-ww6rv 3 года назад +7

    One of the best voices in the world!!!!

  • @layzalimaoficial
    @layzalimaoficial 5 месяцев назад +1

    As a trans person this song and performance touch me deeply❤

  • @FHERSITO23
    @FHERSITO23 Год назад +3

    Sublime ❤🎉🥰😍

  • @acquiredtastela1
    @acquiredtastela1 2 года назад +1

    Imagine bein able to sing like this…makes me emosh! #shebetalented

  • @aidanscott3895
    @aidanscott3895 2 года назад +8

    im about to pick this thing apart (In a good way) (my show choir ass couldn't help it's self)
    0:04 it starts
    0:29 this line sets up the whole song. just by this line you know that this will be amazing
    0:36 the vibrotto on the riff is beautiful.
    0:44 when she goes high on "Deep" it's fucking amazing
    0:55 her riffs are beauty.
    1:08 I know this isn't about the singing (we all know that's beautiful) but when she goes over to him and takes his hand it's a "You're not alone" "We love you" and that is so affirming. To know that you aren't alone.
    1:15 this line is so fucking powerful
    1:24 his face is pure joy. Having them all be trans is one of the best desitions they could have made for this (Besides deciding her to sing this)
    1:36 the run to the people that will accept him is just AHHHHHHHH it brings me to tears every time
    1:38 her belt is GORGEOUS
    1:42 her backing vocals are on point
    2:15 the way she goes into this is just emaculet and then she goes straight into the high note is beautiful
    2:32 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SHES SO TALENTED. THAT NOTE!!!!!

    • @styles2535
      @styles2535 2 года назад +1

      Love the dissection bestie, just mentioning that Alex Newell is not trans and identifies as male

    • @aidanscott3895
      @aidanscott3895 2 года назад

      @@styles2535 my b

  • @lipetv5114
    @lipetv5114 Год назад

    Não tem UMA VEZ SEQUER que não me emociono com essa perfomance do Alex!!!!

  • @grandcarriage1
    @grandcarriage1 3 года назад +6

    Holy shit that was amazing

  • @Geoffhassett8612
    @Geoffhassett8612 2 года назад

    😢 amazing

  • @deisisilva7207
    @deisisilva7207 Год назад

    Essa performance é uma das mais PIKA de Glee! Amoooo ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @pinratinho10
    @pinratinho10 Год назад

    Epic!

  • @timlawrence5842
    @timlawrence5842 2 года назад

    Phenomenal song from hairspray

  • @jakobfultz8511
    @jakobfultz8511 13 дней назад

    The queens that are sasha kolby and sonquie and the ultimate queen ts maddison im glad they were in this

  • @dancingonmy0wn
    @dancingonmy0wn 2 месяца назад

    crying

  • @tuliobasttos
    @tuliobasttos 3 года назад

    SHES THE BEST

  • @CharlieTredwayMUA
    @CharlieTredwayMUA Год назад

    Alex Newell has always been the moment

  • @MarniCollier
    @MarniCollier 3 года назад +6

    This might be one of the most important scenes in all of glee

  • @broadwaymike92
    @broadwaymike92 Год назад +3

    And Matthew Morrison (Will Schuster) was the original "Link Larken" in Hairspray on Broadway. He actually sang this 8 times a week..... Full Cast and Ensemble together alongside the actress who played Motormouth.

  • @darkphoenix3901
    @darkphoenix3901 2 года назад +9

    If the Glee club had a Unique, why didn't they make such a majestic performance in competitions like this one? Instead they gave us bland Marley and annoying Blaine

  • @shannons335
    @shannons335 2 года назад

    Wow😇🥰Amazing😭

  • @GIguy
    @GIguy 3 года назад +9

    God she’s (and she is a she, period!) is so amazingly beautiful and talented!!

    • @MarniCollier
      @MarniCollier 3 года назад +3

      Do you mean alex because Alex identify as he so good intentions but no

    • @spaceunicorn8137
      @spaceunicorn8137 2 года назад +1

      @@MarniCollier They're talking about the character, not the actor.

  • @thejazelight8559
    @thejazelight8559 2 года назад

    There's unusual way of seeing this song, everytime that I've seen it i start to cry and hope. I found it very social for me, because i don't see it like theme of black people, or lgbt community.. It's about all difficulties and injustices in our world, but, there's a hope. 🙂

  • @TaraThelen-lc6pn
    @TaraThelen-lc6pn 2 дня назад

    Tony award winner alex newell

  • @treasure2behold282
    @treasure2behold282 3 года назад

    WOW