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  • @lolOloveOlol21
    @lolOloveOlol21 4 года назад +138

    "crying is like taking your soul to the laundrymat" so real and true

    • @ThePremierGroupLLC
      @ThePremierGroupLLC 2 года назад +2

      🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @chynah1010
      @chynah1010 2 года назад +5

      It's like a feeling you get when you see your grandmother smile

    • @ThePremierGroupLLC
      @ThePremierGroupLLC 2 года назад +4

      @@chynah1010 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
      I felt that with EVERY FIBER OF MY BEING all the way down to the bottom of my soul!!!
      RIP Grandma ❤️

    • @yubgffxdyh
      @yubgffxdyh Год назад +4

      Your comment is so beautiful to me thank you ....

    • @focused4841
      @focused4841 2 месяца назад

      My favorite line in the song💯

  • @thakidd626
    @thakidd626 5 лет назад +132

    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!!!!

    • @kennethbryant7671
      @kennethbryant7671 4 года назад +16

      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!

    • @thakidd626
      @thakidd626 4 года назад

      @@kennethbryant7671 do you know her name by any chance???

    • @sham713
      @sham713 3 года назад +3

      YES!!!!😂 Finally, a true Apollo watcher!

    • @richwinns9098
      @richwinns9098 2 года назад +1

      Word, frfr

    • @angeldorsey3335
      @angeldorsey3335 2 года назад +3

      WHEN I RESEARCHED HER LAST YEAR...SHE WAS STILL LIVING....LEMME GET HER NAME. FOR YOU.....

  • @shimaree85
    @shimaree85 6 лет назад +91

    I remember tuning in to Apollo every week to watch him win. He was beautifully talented and humble. Rare talent

  • @karenmay9396
    @karenmay9396 8 лет назад +173

    His voice has always been so captivating. A gift straight from God :)

  • @chocolatethundercherry143
    @chocolatethundercherry143 7 лет назад +187

    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.

  • @norabrooks4197
    @norabrooks4197 8 лет назад +248

    I'm so angry he's not getting the love he deserves from mainstream, bet, Grammys etc.....

    • @stevenpringle9555
      @stevenpringle9555 5 лет назад +1

      Derdeygo looking for wfs approval.

    • @rachelwilliams8463
      @rachelwilliams8463 4 года назад

      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

    • @AJ-eh4cj
      @AJ-eh4cj 2 года назад +1

      because everytime he got a chance he always on troubled....

    • @antoniodavis3047
      @antoniodavis3047 Год назад

      Facts

    • @ninaimperial5252
      @ninaimperial5252 22 дня назад

      I love him. Seeing him in cali in Sept. Can't wait.

  • @digitalpins
    @digitalpins 8 лет назад +144

    I remember watching this, been a fan ever since. So glad he made it! Great talent!

    • @cdubb8185
      @cdubb8185 5 лет назад +2

      Yeesss i remember as well.....

    • @paulw.9015
      @paulw.9015 5 лет назад +2

      He was only a month out of a 10 year prison sentence when he performed here

    • @bblazeff1
      @bblazeff1 5 лет назад +3

      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.

    • @cdubb8185
      @cdubb8185 5 лет назад +2

      @@bblazeff1 well free to the both of you guys.. blessing

    • @reneedillard7511
      @reneedillard7511 4 года назад

      Me too

  • @DavidRichardson95
    @DavidRichardson95 8 лет назад +182

    I'll be damned. This is where it all started.

    • @robbrown9478
      @robbrown9478 7 лет назад +3

      David Richardson he first hit the Apollo in the 90s...

    • @vdivine1
      @vdivine1 7 лет назад

      Yep! Because he got booed b4 he started.

  • @martianaross8619
    @martianaross8619 9 лет назад +272

    This is why you don't judge books by their covers.

    • @patrickpraylor1572
      @patrickpraylor1572 6 лет назад +1

      Martiana Ross

    • @niesta8843
      @niesta8843 4 года назад +2

      I don't see anything to judge. Not to mention looks don't have anything to do with talent

    • @Gaardofit
      @Gaardofit 3 года назад +1

      Unless the cover says” How to Murder your best friend”

    • @kapparhotau181
      @kapparhotau181 3 года назад

      His voice is so sick! This is my favorite song by him.

    • @isitmeeTV
      @isitmeeTV 3 года назад

      Dude a whole goon you can judge right away. Thugs have talent just like any other type of person

  • @celebrityimpressionstogo
    @celebrityimpressionstogo 12 часов назад +1

    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.

  • @jayo4157
    @jayo4157 7 лет назад +150

    u can really feel his pain thats a real genuine stand up dude 💯🙌

    • @NiaMSnow
      @NiaMSnow 6 лет назад +1

      you're so fine - that is all.

  • @craigdavis4265
    @craigdavis4265 4 года назад +63

    Lyfe Jennings is really R&Bs hidden gem my friend.

    • @ladyliberation3852
      @ladyliberation3852 4 года назад

      Yep, Gemini to be exact.

    • @cap10zomb
      @cap10zomb 3 года назад

      I actually watch this episode I was in high school. His song and singing was something to remember

  • @Jazzy_Elevations
    @Jazzy_Elevations 7 лет назад +102

    "crying is like taking your soul to the laundry mat" 🙌🙌🙌

  • @craigdavis4265
    @craigdavis4265 4 года назад +20

    His songs come straight from his heart man.

  • @ladyliberation3852
    @ladyliberation3852 4 года назад +17

    Breathtaking, the moment you notice the crowd receive him and shower him with love ❤️

  • @t.google1495
    @t.google1495 8 лет назад +9

    I saw him at House of Blues in Cleveland years ago, right in both of our backyards. His live performance was AMAZING!

  • @sandrawilsontalkshow
    @sandrawilsontalkshow 8 лет назад +16

    I LOVE ME SOME LYFE JENNINGS. HE IS TRULY ONE OF THE BEST.LOVE ALL HIS MUSIC.

  • @bnicedagreat
    @bnicedagreat 9 лет назад +64

    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

    • @jrmogul1999
      @jrmogul1999 9 лет назад +1

      I've been looking for Gold too.

    • @kenshiro5
      @kenshiro5 9 лет назад +1

      bnicedagreat ruclips.net/video/AHWWiI4q6kI/видео.html :)

    • @bnicedagreat
      @bnicedagreat 9 лет назад

      kenshiro5 Good looking out bro. I been looking for this song for 12 years.

    • @moniquedelatour3502
      @moniquedelatour3502 8 лет назад

      +bnicedagreat GOLD was a bonus track on the Tree of Lyfe Album

    • @bnicedagreat
      @bnicedagreat 8 лет назад +1

      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 

  • @courtneywilliams5465
    @courtneywilliams5465 9 лет назад +29

    now this performance is raw and pure talent. yeah I got this on that vhs.

  • @kashlid
    @kashlid 10 лет назад +24

    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

  • @bossladyy40cleveland61
    @bossladyy40cleveland61 6 лет назад +6

    Lyre got an amazing voice and I love hearing him sing. You can feel his pain in every song.

  • @dontcrossme4120
    @dontcrossme4120 3 месяца назад +1

    Some people are just born with a gift to sing 🎶 he’s definitely one ☝️ raw talent!

  • @trivinemcclain9364
    @trivinemcclain9364 5 лет назад +12

    yes lyfe, I'm still with u since day one stay blessed!

  • @edwardowens3014
    @edwardowens3014 3 года назад +12

    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😔

  • @kriscarroll1301
    @kriscarroll1301 11 лет назад +38

    Thats what music is about substance and knowledge. Not money, bitches, cars and clothes.

  • @conirv01
    @conirv01 4 года назад +6

    So many years later I have always followed and bought this man music! He is and always will be the TRUTH!

  • @gta1221
    @gta1221 11 лет назад +9

    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!

  • @21stand8th
    @21stand8th 4 года назад +18

    Lyfe
    Anthony Hamilton got distinct Unique Voices

    • @Ro-bq7qj
      @Ro-bq7qj 3 года назад +1

      Yep and fantasia

  • @tonyjacob396
    @tonyjacob396 3 года назад +9

    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.

  • @lildarlin124
    @lildarlin124 4 года назад +11

    Dang he can sing soooooo good😉

  • @mayadabest
    @mayadabest 8 лет назад +21

    I remember this performance

  • @ThoroughbredDiva
    @ThoroughbredDiva 11 лет назад +22

    I never saw this footage before. Thanks for posting!

  • @galaxys_forest4127
    @galaxys_forest4127 7 лет назад +4

    I've been going through so much, lost my grandmother.. you I just bawled. Feelings manifested through art, like magic..

  • @jermainejones1560
    @jermainejones1560 3 года назад +6

    Lyfe is a soul singer...👏👏👍😁

  • @deborahhopkins4260
    @deborahhopkins4260 5 лет назад +5

    Omg his music so beautiful

  • @IjeomaThePlantMama
    @IjeomaThePlantMama 2 года назад +2

    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

  • @beenfamous382
    @beenfamous382 2 года назад +5

    People don't KNOW how valuable this he sung a song he wrote in still won it was mint!!!

  • @moniquedelatour3502
    @moniquedelatour3502 10 месяцев назад +1

    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. ❤❤❤

  • @mbrit008
    @mbrit008 8 лет назад +7

    this never gets old to me!!

  • @mizzy19
    @mizzy19 9 лет назад +8

    Been looking for his amateur performance. THANKS! Lyfe will ALWAYS be one of my favorite artists.

  • @adamsdeja127
    @adamsdeja127 2 года назад +2

    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

  • @KashmirKelly2325
    @KashmirKelly2325 7 лет назад +16

    This sent chills down my back

  • @mikewilliams2106
    @mikewilliams2106 3 года назад +1

    This song puts a tear in my eye every time I hear it.

  • @regandsriskids
    @regandsriskids 6 лет назад +3

    Loved and respected this man since he performed on that stage!!!!!

  • @voiceofreason1613
    @voiceofreason1613 6 месяцев назад

    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

  • @hollabklyn7
    @hollabklyn7 Месяц назад

    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

    • @ninaimperial5252
      @ninaimperial5252 22 дня назад +1

      Ohh I can't wait. Will see him in cali in sept

  • @MommaMela
    @MommaMela 11 лет назад +2

    Got chills when I heard them notes n the second video... Love him

  • @cdubb8185
    @cdubb8185 5 лет назад +2

    I remember watching this, 6th grade, Sat night.....Yesssss been a FAN since....

  • @tanyawashington6996
    @tanyawashington6996 Год назад +1

    Didn't know him back then, but he has an unique voice and his lyrics r deep.

  • @cashaetaylor7466
    @cashaetaylor7466 4 года назад +1

    Love this man and his music.
    ❤❤❤
    Will always remember meeting him in person.

  • @patriciadavis1393
    @patriciadavis1393 6 месяцев назад

    I never saw him perform the song before I only saw him perform must be nice on the Apollo and my God major Goosebumps❤❤❤❤❤

  • @msfocusedonmejohnson4221
    @msfocusedonmejohnson4221 10 лет назад +12

    amazing voice... amazing song

  • @tispre
    @tispre 11 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @NAJErEa91
    @NAJErEa91 10 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful soulful soul ! Love u to life Lyfe!

  • @ryanl9504
    @ryanl9504 10 лет назад +2

    just saw him perform at BB Kings and remember watching this at home been a fan ever since!!

  • @lawrenceb1239
    @lawrenceb1239 5 лет назад +4

    I legit remember watching this when it aired. Crazy

  • @2donkman
    @2donkman 5 лет назад +3

    I remember this, almost taped it. After this show he blew up. Congratulations,Lyfe Jennings

  • @ThePremierGroupLLC
    @ThePremierGroupLLC 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @misshglady4lyfe
    @misshglady4lyfe 3 года назад

    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.

  • @bnicedagreat
    @bnicedagreat 5 лет назад +1

    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

  • @jaydoll487
    @jaydoll487 Месяц назад

    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

  • @jamos138
    @jamos138 Год назад

    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

  • @t.shamoan1646
    @t.shamoan1646 5 лет назад +4

    Saturday morning about to bump Lyfe's first album while I clean

  • @justnyla2780
    @justnyla2780 Год назад +1

    Yea I remember all his performances until he Won..first time I had ever Cried when some one Won🏆

  • @javonajones1017
    @javonajones1017 4 года назад +2

    This is my favorite album hands down

  • @royalrockefeller2866
    @royalrockefeller2866 8 лет назад

    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

  • @delnikapayne5602
    @delnikapayne5602 5 лет назад +7

    He is what I call real
    #Lyfe

  • @romancetrtmusic
    @romancetrtmusic 4 года назад +2

    Here after breakfast club interview! Great artist. I'm from Ohio too

  • @martykovach6445
    @martykovach6445 6 лет назад +7

    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

  • @LarryBanks85
    @LarryBanks85 9 лет назад +13

    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

    • @lateshiachilds3640
      @lateshiachilds3640 9 лет назад +2

      I know right like Neyo, Lauryn Hill, and somebody else I can't think of their name.

  • @Paulj8c882
    @Paulj8c882 11 лет назад +3

    Thank You for this video. I remember watching this, searched youtube forever and now i found this vid. Dope!!

  • @tonieturner
    @tonieturner 9 лет назад

    Yes......I remember this. I love this dude right here. My favorite artist

  • @cap10zomb
    @cap10zomb Год назад

    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

  • @returnofthemac09
    @returnofthemac09 11 лет назад

    I remember this! It was on my birthday!!! I love his voice!

  • @natalieblack568
    @natalieblack568 Год назад

    Always has been always will be amazing! ❤ you lyfe

  • @mb6812
    @mb6812 6 лет назад +3

    I remember watching this that every night 💪

  • @laricagoolsby8314
    @laricagoolsby8314 5 лет назад +1

    I REMEMBER THIS SHOW! I LOVE IT!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @jeffanderson5729
    @jeffanderson5729 3 года назад +1

    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.

  • @dontchaknownogood1
    @dontchaknownogood1 11 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @erikRowdy
    @erikRowdy 3 года назад

    i saw this when it aired! i'll never forget. i've been looking for this clip for ages.

  • @alexisvalentine6780
    @alexisvalentine6780 11 лет назад

    UUUHHHH everytime this song comes on I just have to stop and listen!!! This one and made up my mind!

  • @honeydiva9171
    @honeydiva9171 6 лет назад +6

    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.

  • @kimpalmetto1621
    @kimpalmetto1621 3 года назад

    Oh wow I remember watching this as a kid I stayed up every night to watch him good times

  • @ivalinapasse2469
    @ivalinapasse2469 2 года назад +1

    Awesome Cry Beautiful Song Especially Laundromat 😇😇😇😇😇

  • @michaelmitchell9630
    @michaelmitchell9630 3 года назад

    Lyfe one of my favorite artist

  • @Beautikki
    @Beautikki 9 лет назад +6

    You guys remember this guy? Check out his new single Pretty Is By Lyfe Jennings... I promise you won't be disappointed xxx

  • @15queenslanddrive
    @15queenslanddrive 4 года назад

    This song is my LYFE!!

  • @touchedbyyou4698
    @touchedbyyou4698 3 года назад

    Getting chills like this is my 1st time listening

  • @ekelaridley7706
    @ekelaridley7706 2 года назад

    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

  • @cherishv6844
    @cherishv6844 8 лет назад

    love his music!!!!!!

  • @vaniadorn3781
    @vaniadorn3781 2 года назад

    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*

  • @Don1neofficial
    @Don1neofficial 2 года назад

    Truly blessed brother man . I be wishing I had a voice like that

  • @iaakra26
    @iaakra26 5 лет назад

    i remember this,love this song

  • @keyzmoore4035
    @keyzmoore4035 8 лет назад +11

    this nigga here boy! made me cry

    • @keyzmoore4035
      @keyzmoore4035 8 лет назад

      +Eric Key . lol thanks for your rude comment . but I love me shrugs. maybe u should add yours

    • @ashley27539
      @ashley27539 8 лет назад

      nothing but the truth!

  • @golga14
    @golga14 9 лет назад +2

    I didn't know he was on Apollo until I stumbled across this on youtube
    He can sing, that's the truth

  • @SpooksMcGhie
    @SpooksMcGhie 5 лет назад

    I'll never forget the day I saw this on TV it blew my mind

  • @bnicedagreat
    @bnicedagreat 10 лет назад +2

    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

  • @lagayrucker6956
    @lagayrucker6956 5 лет назад

    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!!

  • @thicknfineto
    @thicknfineto 11 лет назад

    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

  • @officercarlwinslow4864
    @officercarlwinslow4864 3 года назад

    Been looking for this forever