I miss that Lady that always sat In front row and stood up and danced with whoever performed to her liking!!!! I've never met her but to me she is just as famous as everyone that has blessed the Apollo stage!!!!
Lol...She was really nice too, I was on the show in 03 and lost to Lyfe Jennings, I was the guy who sang "If this world were mine".... Wow, It was definitely an experience!
HE WON 4 TIMES AND GOT PAID TO PERFORM THE 5TH TIME GOD WAS REALLY ON THIS BROTHA SIDE. HIS FIRST ALBUM WAS THE TRUTH LYFE A REAL UNDERRATED TALENT LOVE THIS GUY HOPE HE STAY OUT OF TROUBLE FOR HIS FANS & KIDS.
I saw Lyfe's first performance of Cry on TV and I was blown away...and cried! So real, so touching. Glad I found it on RUclips to see again so many years later. Glad to find out he's still performing today. A true artist that needs to be listened to.
Damn I remember watching this and the 1st thing I said was "He look like he just got out of jail" and he really did. What was unique about he winning at the Apollo was the first three times he won he sung cry. The next three times he sung Made up my mind, and for his 7th and final victory before he retired he sung Gold. Till this day I'm looking for that song, it's the song that play when this video 1st comes on
Yeah, but this was one of the first songs he wrote. I wish I could watch all 7 of his amateur performances on Showtime at the Apollo. He was the only person I ever seen change songs every other time he won. He sung Cry, another song off his first album and Gold the day he retired
I remember watching this I said somebody need to sign him listening to the radio one day guess who was on there talking about his new cd never give up your dream is always in reach
Been waiting for this to be uploaded for years. I remembered when it aired and he had me standing up in my living room clapping and shouting at the tv. I still play his first cd loudly every Sunday morning. Glad he made it!
I remember being in prison and waiting up til 2am to watch Showtime at the Apollo. One nite this dude lyfe came on and had 4 prisoner's damn near in tears. The next 2 weeks he had equally moving performances.
I remember watching this live while my mom was doing my hair late at night. I had to have been 12 or 13 at the time. I've NEVER forgotten how this song made me feel when I first heard it, and all those emotions just flooded back
This the most purest song I ever heard. In my life❤🙌🏽 .... the delivery speak volumes, take me back to that jail cell when you had nothing but songs and tears 😢 I feel this in my soul
Just saw him perform last night here in Chicago. Dude sounds EXACTLY the same at 45 years old now. One of the best vocal performances I've ever witnessed live! Touched my soul. Straight gospel
I heard this when it was in the show in a rebroadcast on the Armed Forces network in March 2003, while I was in Japan. Absolutely amazing. I still talk about this sing and audition 10 years later.
I've been a fan of LYFE ever since watching this with my girl at the time. I remember telling her... I hope this Nigga Blows TF up! I was so happy when he finally did. Lyfe's music really touches people. He's a very special talent. Salute to him.
I remembering hearing this song back then on his album that I bought and this is one of them songs that resignates to me. That one and "she got kids" i didn't know he got discovered at the Apollo. Wow. What a beautiful soul what a beautiful voice. He's a troubled man but he got a great heart. We all are the product of our environment.
I remember this like it was yesterday. He won 7 weeks in a row., and was one of the only ppl that actually changed songs after winning. But his finally victory before they retired him he sung a sing called Gold. I wish I could find that performance online
I was incarcerated in the same prison with him such a laid back dude never looked angry but at the same time never smiled and when he laughed it was always just a small lil laugh and smirk just a chill humble guy stayed playing his guitar and singing and when he sang in the church room he had the biggest hardest craziest toughest dudes in a daze looking like they was about to cry always said he would be on the Apollo next thing we knew he was out and we all had his cd then so many others was rapping and singing saying they was gonna make it to
Never knew this is how he started. This is dope! I love Lyfe. When my husband was locked up he used to dedicate all his songs to me & sing them to me. So lyfes songs has carried me thru alot of tough times. Apollo discovered all the real talent! I used to live around the corner from there when i lived in ny, but never saw anyone famous..lol
this is a beautiful song and I seen the show when he was on the Apollo and when he kicked this joint I felt it profoundly and I did cry he's locked down at the moment keep your head up brother
I'm proud of you man I'm sorry had a we had a meet him prison but I'm proud of you made something of yourself may God bless you always my brother stay strong and stay free
Wow its crazy how when you look back at this people didn't know he was going to be a star and now look at him now he's popular today ain't that something if he can do you can too
Thanks for posting this. I remember seeing it on tv and I had always wondered what happened to him. Then he got his deal and blew up. Lol. But I wanted to see the first performance and couldn't find it anywhere so....thanks...again.
I remember this one too! I fell in love with Lyfe at this moment! His 1st album is *STILL* my favorite & the only one I still play bcuz he was still pure & true to the music! Then the industry showed him how to get those dollars, 👿👿👿! I still think he sacrificed that girl & her man who sang on his S.E.X. track. I can't remember her name, but I know y'all know who I'm talking about.
Come on lyfe!! Represent for the 419/567 brought me to tears. Didnt even know you performed this at apollo. This ablum. Is bomb!! Everyone fo get it please. Luv you my hometown brotha
You have encouraged me to tell my son's that when you have something to sing about or rap about. Do what it supposed to do and don't let the system hold you down or put you in that category* on that note writing to inspire again. Peace, love, & second chance*
He was the only 7 time champion that changed his song 3 times...He song Cry 3 times, Made up my mind 3 times, and on his last performance he sung a song called GOLD...He never released that song but it's one of my favorites, I know all the words but can't sing....lol
"crying is like taking your soul to the laundrymat" so real and true
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's like a feeling you get when you see your grandmother smile
@@chynah1010 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I felt that with EVERY FIBER OF MY BEING all the way down to the bottom of my soul!!!
RIP Grandma ❤️
Your comment is so beautiful to me thank you ....
My favorite line in the song💯
I miss that Lady that always sat In front row and stood up and danced with whoever performed to her liking!!!! I've never met her but to me she is just as famous as everyone that has blessed the Apollo stage!!!!
Lol...She was really nice too, I was on the show in 03 and lost to Lyfe Jennings, I was the guy who sang "If this world were mine".... Wow, It was definitely an experience!
@@kennethbryant7671 do you know her name by any chance???
YES!!!!😂 Finally, a true Apollo watcher!
Word, frfr
WHEN I RESEARCHED HER LAST YEAR...SHE WAS STILL LIVING....LEMME GET HER NAME. FOR YOU.....
I remember tuning in to Apollo every week to watch him win. He was beautifully talented and humble. Rare talent
His voice has always been so captivating. A gift straight from God :)
Yesssss
HE WON 4 TIMES AND GOT PAID TO PERFORM THE 5TH TIME GOD WAS REALLY ON THIS BROTHA SIDE. HIS FIRST ALBUM WAS THE TRUTH LYFE A REAL UNDERRATED TALENT LOVE THIS GUY HOPE HE STAY OUT OF TROUBLE FOR HIS FANS & KIDS.
I'm so angry he's not getting the love he deserves from mainstream, bet, Grammys etc.....
Derdeygo looking for wfs approval.
Facts he all the music he wrote Grammys shouldve been in his hands Toledo ohio native like me I'm Proud of him he said he looked at how far he gone
because everytime he got a chance he always on troubled....
Facts
I love him. Seeing him in cali in Sept. Can't wait.
I remember watching this, been a fan ever since. So glad he made it! Great talent!
Yeesss i remember as well.....
He was only a month out of a 10 year prison sentence when he performed here
I was in the same joint he was in, richland correctional institution in Mansfield Ohio. I watched this from there, not long after he got out.
@@bblazeff1 well free to the both of you guys.. blessing
Me too
I'll be damned. This is where it all started.
David Richardson he first hit the Apollo in the 90s...
Yep! Because he got booed b4 he started.
This is why you don't judge books by their covers.
Martiana Ross
I don't see anything to judge. Not to mention looks don't have anything to do with talent
Unless the cover says” How to Murder your best friend”
His voice is so sick! This is my favorite song by him.
Dude a whole goon you can judge right away. Thugs have talent just like any other type of person
I saw Lyfe's first performance of Cry on TV and I was blown away...and cried! So real, so touching. Glad I found it on RUclips to see again so many years later. Glad to find out he's still performing today. A true artist that needs to be listened to.
u can really feel his pain thats a real genuine stand up dude 💯🙌
you're so fine - that is all.
Lyfe Jennings is really R&Bs hidden gem my friend.
Yep, Gemini to be exact.
I actually watch this episode I was in high school. His song and singing was something to remember
"crying is like taking your soul to the laundry mat" 🙌🙌🙌
Dope and resl
Dope and real
His songs come straight from his heart man.
Breathtaking, the moment you notice the crowd receive him and shower him with love ❤️
I saw him at House of Blues in Cleveland years ago, right in both of our backyards. His live performance was AMAZING!
I LOVE ME SOME LYFE JENNINGS. HE IS TRULY ONE OF THE BEST.LOVE ALL HIS MUSIC.
Damn I remember watching this and the 1st thing I said was "He look like he just got out of jail" and he really did. What was unique about he winning at the Apollo was the first three times he won he sung cry. The next three times he sung Made up my mind, and for his 7th and final victory before he retired he sung Gold. Till this day I'm looking for that song, it's the song that play when this video 1st comes on
I've been looking for Gold too.
bnicedagreat ruclips.net/video/AHWWiI4q6kI/видео.html :)
kenshiro5 Good looking out bro. I been looking for this song for 12 years.
+bnicedagreat GOLD was a bonus track on the Tree of Lyfe Album
Yeah, but this was one of the first songs he wrote. I wish I could watch all 7 of his amateur performances on Showtime at the Apollo. He was the only person I ever seen change songs every other time he won. He sung Cry, another song off his first album and Gold the day he retired
now this performance is raw and pure talent. yeah I got this on that vhs.
I remember watching this I said somebody need to sign him listening to the radio one day guess who was on there talking about his new cd never give up your dream is always in reach
Lyre got an amazing voice and I love hearing him sing. You can feel his pain in every song.
Some people are just born with a gift to sing 🎶 he’s definitely one ☝️ raw talent!
yes lyfe, I'm still with u since day one stay blessed!
This made me 😢 my Mother Died March 6, 2021 weeks before her 90th birthday, I’ve never cried in front of anyone in my entire Adult life😔
My condolences
Thats what music is about substance and knowledge. Not money, bitches, cars and clothes.
What are 'bitches?"
Shut up
So many years later I have always followed and bought this man music! He is and always will be the TRUTH!
Been waiting for this to be uploaded for years. I remembered when it aired and he had me standing up in my living room clapping and shouting at the tv. I still play his first cd loudly every Sunday morning. Glad he made it!
Lyfe
Anthony Hamilton got distinct Unique Voices
Yep and fantasia
I remember being in prison and waiting up til 2am to watch Showtime at the Apollo. One nite this dude lyfe came on and had 4 prisoner's damn near in tears. The next 2 weeks he had equally moving performances.
Dang he can sing soooooo good😉
I remember this performance
I never saw this footage before. Thanks for posting!
I've been going through so much, lost my grandmother.. you I just bawled. Feelings manifested through art, like magic..
Lyfe is a soul singer...👏👏👍😁
Omg his music so beautiful
I remember watching this live while my mom was doing my hair late at night. I had to have been 12 or 13 at the time. I've NEVER forgotten how this song made me feel when I first heard it, and all those emotions just flooded back
People don't KNOW how valuable this he sung a song he wrote in still won it was mint!!!
Lyfe has made so much important music and is one of the most gifted storytellers/ lyricists of our time. Grateful to be around in the same era. ❤❤❤
this never gets old to me!!
Been looking for his amateur performance. THANKS! Lyfe will ALWAYS be one of my favorite artists.
This the most purest song I ever heard. In my life❤🙌🏽 .... the delivery speak volumes, take me back to that jail cell when you had nothing but songs and tears 😢 I feel this in my soul
This sent chills down my back
This song puts a tear in my eye every time I hear it.
Loved and respected this man since he performed on that stage!!!!!
Wow I've never seen this performance. Lyfe truly knows how to make a grown man cry his music really touches my soul and makes me think
Just saw him perform last night here in Chicago. Dude sounds EXACTLY the same at 45 years old now. One of the best vocal performances I've ever witnessed live! Touched my soul. Straight gospel
Ohh I can't wait. Will see him in cali in sept
Got chills when I heard them notes n the second video... Love him
I remember watching this, 6th grade, Sat night.....Yesssss been a FAN since....
Didn't know him back then, but he has an unique voice and his lyrics r deep.
Love this man and his music.
❤❤❤
Will always remember meeting him in person.
I never saw him perform the song before I only saw him perform must be nice on the Apollo and my God major Goosebumps❤❤❤❤❤
amazing voice... amazing song
Bad man
I heard this when it was in the show in a rebroadcast on the Armed Forces network in March 2003, while I was in Japan. Absolutely amazing. I still talk about this sing and audition 10 years later.
What a beautiful soulful soul ! Love u to life Lyfe!
just saw him perform at BB Kings and remember watching this at home been a fan ever since!!
I legit remember watching this when it aired. Crazy
I remember this, almost taped it. After this show he blew up. Congratulations,Lyfe Jennings
I've been a fan of LYFE ever since watching this with my girl at the time.
I remember telling her...
I hope this Nigga Blows TF up!
I was so happy when he finally did.
Lyfe's music really touches people.
He's a very special talent.
Salute to him.
I remembering hearing this song back then on his album that I bought and this is one of them songs that resignates to me. That one and "she got kids" i didn't know he got discovered at the Apollo. Wow. What a beautiful soul what a beautiful voice. He's a troubled man but he got a great heart. We all are the product of our environment.
I remember this like it was yesterday. He won 7 weeks in a row., and was one of the only ppl that actually changed songs after winning. But his finally victory before they retired him he sung a sing called Gold. I wish I could find that performance online
I was incarcerated in the same prison with him such a laid back dude never looked angry but at the same time never smiled and when he laughed it was always just a small lil laugh and smirk just a chill humble guy stayed playing his guitar and singing and when he sang in the church room he had the biggest hardest craziest toughest dudes in a daze looking like they was about to cry always said he would be on the Apollo next thing we knew he was out and we all had his cd then so many others was rapping and singing saying they was gonna make it to
Never knew this is how he started. This is dope! I love Lyfe. When my husband was locked up he used to dedicate all his songs to me & sing them to me. So lyfes songs has carried me thru alot of tough times.
Apollo discovered all the real talent! I used to live around the corner from there when i lived in ny, but never saw anyone famous..lol
Saturday morning about to bump Lyfe's first album while I clean
Yea I remember all his performances until he Won..first time I had ever Cried when some one Won🏆
This is my favorite album hands down
this is a beautiful song and I seen the show when he was on the Apollo and when he kicked this joint I felt it profoundly and I did cry he's locked down at the moment keep your head up brother
He is what I call real
#Lyfe
Here after breakfast club interview! Great artist. I'm from Ohio too
I'm proud of you man I'm sorry had a we had a meet him prison but I'm proud of you made something of yourself may God bless you always my brother stay strong and stay free
Wow its crazy how when you look back at this people didn't know he was going to be a star and now look at him now he's popular today ain't that something if he can do you can too
I know right like Neyo, Lauryn Hill, and somebody else I can't think of their name.
Thank You for this video. I remember watching this, searched youtube forever and now i found this vid. Dope!!
Yes......I remember this. I love this dude right here. My favorite artist
I watched showtime every weekend late at night. I saw lyfe Jennings first appearance all the way to the grand finals. This song is what won
I remember this! It was on my birthday!!! I love his voice!
Always has been always will be amazing! ❤ you lyfe
I remember watching this that every night 💪
I REMEMBER THIS SHOW! I LOVE IT!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
I like the way lyfe sung this because some people over look crying is a way of release. Sometimes seeing a person crying is a victory that is let out.
Thanks for posting this. I remember seeing it on tv and I had always wondered what happened to him. Then he got his deal and blew up. Lol. But I wanted to see the first performance and couldn't find it anywhere so....thanks...again.
i saw this when it aired! i'll never forget. i've been looking for this clip for ages.
UUUHHHH everytime this song comes on I just have to stop and listen!!! This one and made up my mind!
I remember this one too! I fell in love with Lyfe at this moment! His 1st album is *STILL* my favorite & the only one I still play bcuz he was still pure & true to the music! Then the industry showed him how to get those dollars, 👿👿👿! I still think he sacrificed that girl & her man who sang on his S.E.X. track. I can't remember her name, but I know y'all know who I'm talking about.
Oh wow I remember watching this as a kid I stayed up every night to watch him good times
Awesome Cry Beautiful Song Especially Laundromat 😇😇😇😇😇
Lyfe one of my favorite artist
You guys remember this guy? Check out his new single Pretty Is By Lyfe Jennings... I promise you won't be disappointed xxx
This song is my LYFE!!
Getting chills like this is my 1st time listening
Come on lyfe!! Represent for the 419/567 brought me to tears. Didnt even know you performed this at apollo. This ablum. Is bomb!! Everyone fo get it please. Luv you my hometown brotha
love his music!!!!!!
You have encouraged me to tell my son's that when you have something to sing about or rap about. Do what it supposed to do and don't let the system hold you down or put you in that category* on that note writing to inspire again. Peace, love, & second chance*
Truly blessed brother man . I be wishing I had a voice like that
i remember this,love this song
this nigga here boy! made me cry
+Eric Key . lol thanks for your rude comment . but I love me shrugs. maybe u should add yours
nothing but the truth!
I didn't know he was on Apollo until I stumbled across this on youtube
He can sing, that's the truth
I'll never forget the day I saw this on TV it blew my mind
He was the only 7 time champion that changed his song 3 times...He song Cry 3 times, Made up my mind 3 times, and on his last performance he sung a song called GOLD...He never released that song but it's one of my favorites, I know all the words but can't sing....lol
I swear I remember this like it was yesterday!! His voice said STAR but my dude still ain't getting his PROPER recognition all these years later!!
I remember watching this on Apollo and saying this guy will never make it because he is speaking truth...... but he did! Love his music
Been looking for this forever