You know what? I'm so fed up with useless comparison. These kinds of songs are meant to be performed by capable artists who have the instrument and the heart to interpret them for decades to come. Each person brings something to the table. You can hear not just Celie's journey, but Jennifer's as well, and that is powerful. Fantasia brings her emotive power to her interpretation. Both have worth. Celebrate the interpreters.
Dana Fripp I agree w u, I thought Jennifer was just amazing, it doesnt matter who sings it, Jennifer has certainly been through so much and she interpreted that song beautifully, I cry just about everytime I see it
My GOD!!! Jennifer SLAYED that song. I'm not going to compare her version to Fantasia's or anyone who's done it before. Jennifer stands alone. As do they. But this version is full of so much RAW and REAL emotion. When she delivered the line about her sister, my hurt heart for and with her. Bravo Jen! BRAVO!!
jennifer hudson the lord has truly blessed you with a voice from the heaven a voice of angels you can move any mountain with your voice you mad me cry at 4:03 am in boston ma and i thank you for you have given me the strength to go on just a lil furthur thank you soo much...
No matter how many times I hear this song, it's been quite some time since I first heard it, and I still get the same feeling with it. This is not only an incredible song, but truly one of the best american songs of our time.
I love Jennifer she such a good person and wonderful singer.....she makes my little hairs stand up and I just wanna hear her voice over and over gives me so much strength!!
I love both Fantasia and Jennifer's voice, God blessed them both with a magnificent talent. My point is they should not be compared, they are both powerhouses!
Breathtaking - beautiful performance!.....Jennifer was just amazing... I take this moment to take to listen to this song and think about my sister Sueli that too has passed away...
I cried listening to this too. I have so much love and respect for this lady, Jennifer Hudson, you're such an inspiration, you've been through so much, the loss of your family but you're still standing firm, bless your heart.
Absolutely stunning. Brought tears to my eyes and I had never heard the song before nor am I a huge fan. However, I was brought to tears by her performance. I had never actually applauded for a performance sitting by myself in front of a computer before. That was a first.
WOW! That was incredible! Honestly I am kind of speechless right now. I FELT EVERY single word she sang in EVERY inch of my body. I have never in my life had an experience quite like that before. Just spectacular. I am honored to have listened to the GLORIOUS and BEAUTIFUL Jenifer Hudson.
JENNIFER HUDSON ....FOR ME THIS GIRL IS THE SINGER OF THE DECADE and i would love to collaborate with her one day and i now it will happen with god on my side we will sing 2gether one day
Amazing performance, beautifully edited and filmed too. One of our greatest stars! Love her! For those that thought that Dreams Girls was a fluke, NOT, she is a major talent and will do much more.
At first I didn’t believe, and after seeing “Dreamgirls” I thought Jennifer was special; but more, where I did not consider more to be possible. Many have had vocals, but rarely anyone with the showmanship, rang and feelings; with the commanding presence of the stage with voice. The mastering of a craft with gift, Jennifer is beyond reproach and without doubt is the best in the world in this space and time; It has nothing to do with anyone else, because jennifer sings from a different place!
@smartblackwoman I have to agree. There's no denying Jennifer is a great singer, but this song isn't just about hitting the notes. It's about 'living' the lyrics for 4 and a half minutes, and when I see Fantasia perform it, I get chills every time.
For a second I thought the song had cut off at my favorite part, but then comes this STUNNING choir joining in with Jen. This is such a great performance!
Her singing this song with the tragedies that she has endured make this rendition totally believable for me. @00:38 when she sings "I've got my sister", it really gives me chills. She sung this song beautifully, and Oprah felt that too.
WOW! Honestly this was spectacular. I'm actually kind of speechless. I FELT EVERY word that she sang in EVERY inch of my body. I've have honestly NEVER had an experience quite as precious as that before in my life. I am truly honored to have listened to the BEAUTIFUL and GLORIOUS Jennifer Hudson.
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20 people disliked this?? Are you fucking kidding me?!!! This woman and her talent is SUBLIME. That is all.
im a guy and she brings a tear to MY eye's , just the power (heart and soul) she puts in her music.....is amazing
The debate can go on but Jennifer got the standing ovation!
You know what? I'm so fed up with useless comparison. These kinds of songs are meant to be performed by capable artists who have the instrument and the heart to interpret them for decades to come. Each person brings something to the table. You can hear not just Celie's journey, but Jennifer's as well, and that is powerful. Fantasia brings her emotive power to her interpretation. Both have worth. Celebrate the interpreters.
Dana Fripp I agree w u, I thought Jennifer was just amazing, it doesnt matter who sings it, Jennifer has certainly been through so much and she interpreted that song beautifully, I cry just about everytime I see it
Every time she sings no matter what it is..She makes it look effort less and easy #MAGNIFICENT
My GOD!!! Jennifer SLAYED that song. I'm not going to compare her version to Fantasia's or anyone who's done it before. Jennifer stands alone. As do they. But this version is full of so much RAW and REAL emotion. When she delivered the line about her sister, my hurt heart for and with her.
Bravo Jen! BRAVO!!
Jennifer and Fantasia has their own different stories and delivers this song so heavenly. Thank u both
jennifer hudson the lord has truly blessed you with a voice from the heaven a voice of angels you can move any mountain with your voice you mad me cry at 4:03 am in boston ma and i thank you for you have given me the strength to go on just a lil furthur thank you soo much...
I love Jennifer's voice, when she sings this song its stirs so much emotion with in me. She's just phenomenal. 💘
OMG Jennifer Hudson did her thing on that song!!!!!! I have no words... I'm speechless.
Words Can't express the talent that this girl has. Jus truly moving and sigh . . . Amazing.
No matter how many times I hear this song, it's been quite some time since I first heard it, and I still get the same feeling with it. This is not only an incredible song, but truly one of the best american songs of our time.
She absolutely the VOICE....incredible performance...beauty...Jennifer can move mountains...This rendition...is the best of all....!
I can't stop watching this...It's so good! How can it be?
I love Jennifer she such a good person and wonderful singer.....she makes my little hairs stand up and I just wanna hear her voice over and over gives me so much strength!!
That was an incredible performance. She needs to record this one. really.
Work, Jen, WORK. An amazing vocalist, and an outstanding human being.
love this song she can sing it every day and I would cry every time gotta love Jennifer Hudson
jennifer voice and singing had a story telling feel to it...fantasia voice and singing has feeling in it...both good renditions.
Watch this over and over......FABULOUS!!!!
Jennifer Hudson has one of kind voice!!! she is amazing and been through a lot!!
I love both Fantasia and Jennifer's voice, God blessed them both with a magnificent talent. My point is they should not be compared, they are both powerhouses!
Breathtaking - beautiful performance!.....Jennifer was just amazing...
I take this moment to take to listen to this song and think about my sister Sueli that too has passed away...
No words, she has just touched my soul,,,
Oh Oprah. The reaction when they lit up the choir was wonderful.
I cried listening to this too. I have so much love and respect for this lady, Jennifer Hudson, you're such an inspiration, you've been through so much, the loss of your family but you're still standing firm, bless your heart.
The!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Best Love This Women's. Voice She Can Sing Anything.
The Tennessee State University choir ( as a former member) sang with her. I am so proud to be a graduate and alumna! GO Big Blue!
"Steadman, I can't see you, but I'm putting my hands on my shoulders. Hold them now." He does, instantly. PERFECT boyfriend.
Beautiful voice. Fantastic.
Erika from Hungary, Europe.
What a great way to start the morning by hearing this song!!!! :D Wow!
Jennifer , you ROCK !!!!!! Great performance !!!!! Just wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely stunning. Brought tears to my eyes and I had never heard the song before nor am I a huge fan. However, I was brought to tears by her performance. I had never actually applauded for a performance sitting by myself in front of a computer before. That was a first.
WOW! That was incredible! Honestly I am kind of speechless right now. I FELT EVERY single word she sang in EVERY inch of my body. I have never in my life had an experience quite like that before. Just spectacular. I am honored to have listened to the GLORIOUS and BEAUTIFUL Jenifer Hudson.
wow. i am in tears. that was perfect.
Stunning, Can't stop watching this major talent!
jennifer did her thang wit this song, but i have to give it my my girl fantasia she killed it
Now that's how you sing a emotional song .to its finest .wonderful
I just cried. She's beautiful
She Has One Amazing Voice!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer did a beautiful job!!!
this is a stunning song with a stunning Artist
JENNIFER HUDSON ....FOR ME THIS GIRL IS THE SINGER OF THE DECADE and i would love to collaborate with her one day and i now it will happen with god on my side we will sing 2gether one day
I love this song. Jennifer Hudson’s voice is powerful, beautiful and extremely soulful.
I am a bawling girly mess over here. What a gift of a voice that Jennifer was blessed with. Holy crap!
Speechless! That was Beautiful!
Amazing performance, beautifully edited and filmed too. One of our greatest stars! Love her! For those that thought that Dreams Girls was a fluke, NOT, she is a major talent and will do much more.
wow exlente interpretacion!!! eres hermosa y grandiosa te amo JENNIFER HUDSON eres la mejor de las mejores
Making me 😭😭😭 that's all. Jennifer is amazing. She looks beautiful too. So proud of her.
She' s very beautful and amazng voice.wow
She is amazing. How come she cant put out an album like this? Amazing :)
This performance just takes my breath away !
Love J.Hud:) Standing Ovations!
jennifer is the perfection
She's so beautiful
Oprah's reaction to this performance is priceless! BRAVO!
This song always makes cry
Jennifer did not need to win the American Idol, to prove She is really a good singer... and the best one!
BEAUTIFUL!!! Beautiful... BEAUTIFUL!
At first I didn’t believe, and after seeing “Dreamgirls” I thought Jennifer was special; but more, where I did not consider more to be possible. Many have had vocals, but rarely anyone with the showmanship, rang and feelings; with the commanding presence of the stage with voice. The mastering of a craft with gift, Jennifer is beyond reproach and without doubt is the best in the world in this space and time; It has nothing to do with anyone else, because jennifer sings from a different place!
@smartblackwoman I have to agree. There's no denying Jennifer is a great singer, but this song isn't just about hitting the notes. It's about 'living' the lyrics for 4 and a half minutes, and when I see Fantasia perform it, I get chills every time.
Tears of pure joy!
For a second I thought the song had cut off at my favorite part, but then comes this STUNNING choir joining in with Jen. This is such a great performance!
Brings tears in my eyes each time....very beautiful!
Her singing this song with the tragedies that she has endured make this rendition totally believable for me. @00:38 when she sings "I've got my sister", it really gives me chills. She sung this song beautifully, and Oprah felt that too.
Beautiful Jennifer..
Breathtaking - beautiful performance!
This performance brings me to tears every time. xoxo
Simply AMAZING!
This is AMAZING!!!!!
she is so beatiful
Jennifer Hudson sang her butt off. This is what real singing is people.
breath taken performance
That was beautiful wwoww!!!
sing jennifer sing, You are extraordinary
I love her dress.
Amazing performance. Such a musical genius.
@DamonesIsLegend Yes that part of about "my sister" too just stopped me cold. Excellent performance!
A standing ovation !!!!!!
OMG, i love her voice! rock on jennifer!
Beautifully done..
FLAWLESS!!.
WOW! Honestly this was spectacular. I'm actually kind of speechless. I FELT EVERY word that she sang in EVERY inch of my body. I've have honestly NEVER had an experience quite as precious as that before in my life. I am truly honored to have listened to the BEAUTIFUL and GLORIOUS Jennifer Hudson.
goosebumps from the start to the end !
respect, nothing but respect..
WOW she was great
Awesome performance
Wow! Nice! Lovely as always! =)
Jennifer. My gosh.
Yes even Paul McCartney was amazed , he's a freakin legend... Love it..
Incredible.
Speechless
This girl though!!!! My, My, My!
awesome ,,, again
wow. bravisimo. cuz she's bad ass talented.
amazing... no words
she is good great voice
That poor girl. She's singing that to her family right there. If only they could have seen it:(
That was really good jennifer...
Love it.