I'm speechless by the queen's reactions! Who else in her status would react like that? All the other "celebrities" just sit on the chair pretending to like what they are listening, being bored to death and not having fun. She was standing the whole time, encouraging, singing along, acting like a kid at her first concert! Amazing human being, gone too soon.
You need to watch Patti LaBelle's reactions to Jennifer & Fantasia when they did their tributes to her😂 Jennifer sang "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" & Fantasia sang "Lady Marmalade "
@@timriep yes, but in original is so...... boring. Also Dolly Parton have a beautyful voice, but this song is better doing it by Whitney. She realize to transmit more feeling!!!
I was thinking the same thing.. it must have been nerve wracking before, but after...man, I imagine Jennifer will keep that motivation she got from Whitney for the rest of her life.
Make sure and give props to the original - Dolly Parton - who both wrote the song and sang it first. But only Whitney and Jennifer can hit the rafters with those notes. Love all these women.
that is what great artists do, they rise above and motivate and support others to rise next to them. only small-minded and self unsecured ppl are trying to intimidate others
That was the most beautiful rendition and tribute to Whitney Ive ever seen. Jennifer gave Whitney her flowers while she was still alive. A true testament that women genuinely love eachother with a godly respect and no drama and it looks good on us. I MISS WHITNEY SO MUCH. Thank you JHud, YOU ROCK!!
And Whitney looked so proud of her, like a mother proud of her child. Jennifer did an interview at some point, with Atlanta Black Star, where she said that Whitney had followed her backstage and said, and I quote this, "I turn my torch over to you; you are The One." That was probably one of the best things Jennifer heard, that her idol was passing her mantle on to her.
NEVER EVER! I cry every single time! I love how much Whitney appreciated the voices that came to be bc of her influence & how she ALWAYS supported and encouraged them(Monica, Brandy, & JHud). She was truly one of a kind & is so missed! JHud is also one of a kind and special, she deserves all her flowers while she can still smell them!
Skeletonguns9 The look on Whitney's face says everything xxxx pure raw talent being repeated in other talented singers like Jennifer. Not many people can sing like this and hold their performance together xxx
I am watching this for the first time. It’s September 2020. When she sang “I hope life treats you kind” directly to Whitney I started crying. Thinking she only had a few years of life left. Jennifer was amazing singing to her idol. Not yet knowing she will sing her one more tribute the day after Whitney passes away. Whitney looked so proud of Jennifer. As if the torch was passed.
It was beautiful to see this on November 14, 2020. Who knew how much would have happened since then. Jennifer's mother, sister, and nephew had been murdered just 2 years earlier. Whitney's work is a treasure to the world for eternity. Jennifer is a treasure too. Life is such a fragile miracle. Savor it!
Same here for me and I had NEVER seen it until now! It was even more powerful to have her idol there present witnessing this amazing tribute to the Voice. RIP Whitney.
I will never believe she is gone because her music still lives on through all of us. She literally was the soundtrack to millions of people's lives and thank goodness we have som many forms of technology to keep the Voice always present. RIP Whitney and Bobbi Christina.
I can't even fathom the courage and confidence it took for Jennifer Hudson to stand face-to-face with the ONE and ONLY Whitney Houston while singing Whitney's most iconic song. Straight to her face. And she KILLED it. This moment makes me so happy. Whitney knew how appreciated she was based on Jennifer's stellar performance of HER song. How blessed we all are to have witnessed this. ❤
This is Whitney's signature song and I think she does the best version this is true, but this is a dolly parton song and dolly wrote the songs you can't say it's her song The song belongs to the song writer. Whitney would have been the 1st person to tell you that.
@@Laura-kl7vi glad i read the comments section first, i was going to say its dolly Parton's song, whitney just covered it, but damn she made it her own as did jennifer hudson
I'm watching this for the first time in 2025 and it took my breath away. Whitney had her demons, but she never stopped supporting the young talent around her. She was truly a class act.
My respect to Jennifer Hudson, she has a great voice and talent. This performance was absolutely beautiful, she wasn't trying to imitate Whitney but honoring her legacy.
I love that Whitney was here for this performance and this tribute. Often Times we only give tributes when ppl dies and they never get to feel that true love and appreciation
The fact that she gave that absolutely gut wrenching adoring tribute to her and to her face WHILE she was alive is so beautiful. Such a strong message. Adore the people you love and who inspire you WHILE they’re here to appreciate it. Not when they’re gone.
I know for sure that this was one of the highest moments in Jennifer life.... Withney was her idol.... I remember when she said that the first song she learn was one of Withney's and she wanted to emulate her as much as she can. Love this performance, Love both singers reaction.
Hello Friend! I would like to know who the person who appears in the video is the same as Withney Houston ??? I would really appreciate it if you told me! Thank you...
@@rustonlyndennis3237 Yeah she was robbed but i guarantee she would rather have the Oscar and Grammys and all other awards she has won rather then the American idol title.😀 She got the last laugh for sure.
This is such a amazing & heartbreaking performance , Jennifer is standing in front of her idol singing the one of the most beautiful songs from our Whitney Houston . She is showing her love to Jennifer, like she so proud ! OMG what a moment in time . We miss you so much Whitney , we will always love you ....
I totally agree! This was a true rarefied moment to sing in front of the The Voice and to see Whitney truly enjoying this heart rendering tribute to her from the most celebrated non winner (Simon Cowell's biggest mistake. EVER.) Even more powerful to pay tribute to someone while they are still alive which made this performance even more poignant.
Still watching April 2020. Loving Whitney’s reaction. She didn’t need to stand through Jennifer Hudson’s performance, but she did. She was a sweet soul ❤️❤️❤️
No whtney didn't have to stand ,but it's not about standing or sitting what Whitney was doing was showing class and giving propers to and encouragement to Jenn Hudson who did a stupendous cover of a very well received recording of "I Will Always Love you " a simply brilliant performance by Jennifer Hudson all the while making the song her own even keeping the integrity of the song well done Jennifer & Whitney was say by standing I meaning Whitney concurs. That's what that standing meant .
Absolutely terrific! This is the best tribute to Whitney Houston. I love that she was given her flowers while she was living. Whitney Houston is a legend.
Yeah. But Jennifer’s going to be in the industry for the long haul. These other artists that are immensely popular despite their limiting talents have a shelf life. Jennifer is going to be in movies for years to come and making music the entire time. She’s been around a long time already and she’s not going anywhere. When she’s older, she will be recognized as a legend. Just like Whitney, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Dolly Parton etc.
no, she is better than whitney. Whitney didnt have the range hudson has, sorry to say. I know she is like an untouchable legend for many of you, but there are better singers and deserve recognition.
I have NO WORDS. The way Jennifer sang life up into Whitney,ON THAT NIGHT!!! Chills,everywhere... And the way Whitney stood there and waited for Jennifer to hit that BIG NOTE,after the long pause,like "LET ME SEE WHAT U GOT,LIL GIRL! BUT I KNOW U GOT IT,SO BRING IT!"AND JENNIFER DELIVERED.... HAVE MERCY!!! 🥺🫂💜
I was able to see this live as a seat filler up close. Man us Howard students were in the building deep this night. Never forget a beautiful night. Whitney Houston was full of light and love and it radiated. When she came out she captured the room.
Joseph Malone no it’s because that’s how the media PORTRAYS her..... we dumbasses all believe it. You don’t know her, we all do not. She’s said in interviews before that the diva thing is a funny act she does. Also her songs are too hard for other singers to do so tribute would become difficult
I really shed tears, especially from the part that goes “I hope life treats you kind and I hope you have all you dreamed of and I wish you joy and happiness but above all this I wish you love” I felt like she was speaking strait to Whitney’s heart.....
2:41 Made me cry when Jhud started the 2nd verse and singing directly to whitney. "I hope Life treats you kind and I hope you have all you dream of. .." I miss withney sooo bad.
The connection between Whitney & Jennifer is palpable here. Incredible. May her memory and voice continue to be a blessing to us all for generations to come. 💕
This makes my heart swell with so much emotion. This is how we should treat our goats, our legends, BEFORE they get too old or pass away. Granite, no one knew of her future. But as sad as it makes me that she passed away, she also was there front row standing up, arms open, taking it all in as her songs were sung to her by other goats & legends. She knew she was a great singer, but she was honored when it mattered. After one passes, it's more for the family & fans.
13 July 2024.... who's here?? I love that they give her flowers while she's still alive and the way she was so happy to pass on the torch to Jennifer it's just lovely❤❤❤ Continue to Rest in Eternal Peace QUEEN. You are missed sweetheart ❤❤❤
Jennifer Hudson killed it!! Shes the only vocalist who can sing this song in her own vocal style and sound flawlessly fabulous like Whitney Houston!!!! Whitney was truly blessed and honored to watch and listen to Ms Hudson sing this!!! #RIPWhitneyHoustonTheVoice!!!!!!
Whitney standing there wiping tears and giving Jen all the love, encouragement and respect just has me in heavy heavy tears.... R.I.P Whitney Houston ❤❤❤💔💔💔
What a tribute!!Im so glad she got her flowers and two years later she was gone.Whitney we love you always!!No body better than JHUD to do this😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤
Being a DIE HARD Whitney fan, this was a class act tribute, filled with much respect for her UNDENIABLE talent...and Whitney being the absolute MEGASTAR that she is showed her the same mutual respect by standing during the entire performance. New School showing Old School that she holds her in high regard, and NO ONE can be in the music industry today and not know the full impact of what Whitney Houston's voice means to the genre. Well done, Jennifer... The only artist that can even come CLOSE to Whitney‼️❤️💯🙏
I'm literally in tears Whitney had such big loving heart.... She was looking at Jennifer so supportively and with such appreciation. God what a lost not only the greatest voice ever but a beautiful soul, probably much too sensitive :(
Me too. But still, it's hard to find the same level as Whitney when it comes to this song. I searching every where, yet i can't find it. I Really mis her :(
adriana zagorska There is only one whitney. How come u try to find the same? God created everyone/singer different. Elvis, MJ, Carey,Dion,Franklin, whitney,hudson, beyonce & others (u can name them here) are different but they are great singer.
This is the moment that Whitney knew her legacy will continue… the moment that Whitney knew she was good… she inspired.. she did her thing.. RIP Whitney… we got you.. you’re still here.. ❤️❤️
To sing that song, not everyone can do it.. not only sing it, but in front of Whitney, mannn, that’s how good she is!! Whitney was front row standing up, rooting her on like a mother at her daughter’s talent show!! This was so good, I loved it!!
This is the first time someone sings I will always love you to her. She always sang it to the crowd, and now she knows how we felt when she tells us she will always love us.
Jennifer is the one woman imo who totally gives love and emotion because she loved Whitney so much. You could see the emotion and love from Whitney. I have to say nobody sings like Whitney but Jennifer is the voice of our now lost Whitney Houston the greatest voice on earth
@@MannyTwice whitney made it her own for sure but Dolly created this masterpiece. Put respect on her name after all the best female singers in the worldI mean the most talented chose Dolly to cover. Not the other way around.
@@MannyTwice it is literally Dolly’s song. She wrote it. Whitney’s cover would not exist without Dolly Parton. And there is far more emotion in Dolly’s vocal than anything Whitney ever recorded.
Jennifer can really sing! Loved how Whitney was proudly standing there supporting her! And loved when she give her that look when it was time to take the song up to THE next level! ❤😢
Jennifer is one of the best singers on this planet. She's got so much control of her voice. She makes very clever choices of how she wants her voice to sound. And I absolutely love the raspiness when she goes high. It's like she sings deep from her guts. It's absolutely genius and beautiful to listen to. I love you Jennifer! Love from France
I'm speechless by the queen's reactions! Who else in her status would react like that? All the other "celebrities" just sit on the chair pretending to like what they are listening, being bored to death and not having fun. She was standing the whole time, encouraging, singing along, acting like a kid at her first concert! Amazing human being, gone too soon.
I think the same😭
You can say a lot of things about Whitney Houston but a hater she was not
You need to watch Patti LaBelle's reactions to Jennifer & Fantasia when they did their tributes to her😂 Jennifer sang "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" & Fantasia sang "Lady Marmalade "
I couldn't agree more!
So true! Beautiful! I have goosebumps! Divas!!!! S2
I am so glad Whitney was a witness to Jennifer’s vocal gift to her and the world!
A big truth
Very well said. I'm glad she got to see that.
Vocal gift?? Talent. Gifted? ONLY Whitney.....
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That’s what I was thinking watching this… that I’m glad Whitney got that tribute. You can tell JHud did her proud.
Watching Whitney encourage her with her arms LITERALLY wide open is by far one of the most amazing things I've seen. Wow.
Whitney was a amazing vocalist, only Jennifer Hudson could sing that song miss U Queen
Wait till you read what Jesus did for us all.
@@ChildofGod4ever001 You speak Aramaic and Greek?
Man okay. That's Whitney... Omg.. I would have cherish that. I cried hard when I seen this.... This is real
And also knowing she was higher asf at the time of that taping and gone within 2 years because by then she was strung out and looking very gaunt.
Whitney cheering on like a loving, encouraging aunt is EVERYTHING
A beautiful moment!🤗
Whitney was whispering "Shine, my baby" from the audience. She was genuinely happy and honored ❤
❤️
But the song originally was from Dolly Parton
“Sang Baby Sang Baby” is what Whit was saying actually
@@timriep yes, but in original is so...... boring.
Also Dolly Parton have a beautyful voice, but this song is better doing it by Whitney. She realize to transmit more feeling!!!
@@Im.Intelligence real T!
She makes her dream come true. Sing to the legend Whitney Houston.
para a eternidade!!!
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bless you for Houston♡♡♡
@@neklamp2431 shut up
@@neklamp2431 are u a kid?
I'm happy Whitney got this tribute alive... That's is beautiful!
oh goodness, THIS comment made me burst into tears. I'm glad she did too.
...."Took the Words right out MY Mouth"!!
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I still watching this in September 2024. One of the best tribute performance ever! ❤️
It’s October 2024 for me😢❤
It's October 2024 I'm watching.
October 2024!!!
November 2024
January 2025!!!
Whitney stood the ENTIRE time....
Thats how respect looks going and coming...
Smmfh very well said, & so True.!!
She was a class act, tough act to follow if you ask me.
AMEN TO THAT. WELL SAID. TWO GREAT SINGERS I LOVE AND RESPECT. BOTH LADIES ARE THE BEST EVER.
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Whitney standing there like a proud mother will never not make me cry! 😭❤️
i KNOWWWW...her expressions... she's ALWAYS been a supporter of the girls. She is so loved and we miss her.
Esp after all Jen had been through to that point
Exactly!!!!
Who is she? Sister or friend?
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Imagine the pressure she has singing THAT song in front of her! She killed it!!!!!!!!! Brava jennifer ❤ miss you Queen Whitney houston 💔💔
Whitney standing up the entire time too showing her appreciation and encouragement 💕💕💕🥹🥰
She sure done it justice though
To have approval from Whitney is major…no one else has the vocals… may KeKe Wyatt
I was thinking the same thing.. it must have been nerve wracking before, but after...man, I imagine Jennifer will keep that motivation she got from Whitney for the rest of her life.
Well Whitney didn’t write it. Dolly did. To me her original still reigns supreme
Jennifer Hudson is the only performer I'm aware of who can sing this song so effortlessly and beautifully.
try jessie j. she sings it better
Make sure and give props to the original - Dolly Parton - who both wrote the song and sang it first. But only Whitney and Jennifer can hit the rafters with those notes. Love all these women.
Random Filipino kid in the supermarket walks in... 😅
@@kizzyisdead5545she said performer.
There was a girl on Glee who sang it quite good.
Man I love Whitney. She was like a proud mom. Never intimidated by other singers but always encouraged them. There will never be another like Whitney.
Whitney was better and had more love
In the song
@@joycepowell3061 I never said Whitney wasn’t better
that is what great artists do, they rise above and motivate and support others to rise next to them. only small-minded and self unsecured ppl are trying to intimidate others
Yeah I really missed her
whitney was the best ever… sorely
missed 😭
MASSIVE respect to Jennifer for still making this her own. She did a fantastic job. And Whitneys reaction was beautiful.
@Mark Honest fantastic
She made it her own alright.
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That was the most beautiful rendition and tribute to Whitney Ive ever seen. Jennifer gave Whitney her flowers while she was still alive. A true testament that women genuinely love eachother with a godly respect and no drama and it looks good on us. I MISS WHITNEY SO MUCH. Thank you JHud, YOU ROCK!!
You said exactly what I was thinking Jennifer gave her flowers 💐 straight to her and whitney was very extraordinary proud 👏 🥲 🥰
Yes...I'm thrilled Whitney was honored this way *while she was still here*...beautiful ❤
Also… Whitney never hesitated to give Dolly her flowers for writing this song!
Amen
Amen Ra 🙏 ❤
So glad she was honored this way before she passed.
Yessss😢❤
Got her flowers while she lived. 😂
Me too now I’m sad ♥️
Whitley looked like a mom watching her daughter singing her song for the first time.. beautiful..
Right
U r correctly ryt
This song is actually Dolly pardons
Right
Agree with u!
I admire her. After Simon Cowell tried to diminish her, she went on to become a major star... and won an academy award. Awesome voice...
And a BAFTA, Golden Globe, and two Grammies... in Simon’s face! 😊
Mohammad Al-Drees Thanks... I did not know about the other awards.
Exactly
diminish? when did simon do that?
@@mohammadal-drees3106 I think it one grammy.
Whitney looks like a parent encouraging their child on stage.
Stage mom
It's exaclty what shes doing
Ikr
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Yes dolly song but you discover the song from whitney and all of us because if whitney didn’t sing it none cares about that song xD
@Dave Tempe it was charged up to suite Whitney, plus Whitney put it on the map
The fact Whitney stood up the entire performance, like a proud parent. 👏 RIP Whitney
The fact Whitney stood up through the whole song like a proper little fan, argh she was one of a kind ❤️
What a woman❤😂🎉
It’s wild how much her personality shines through her work. There will be no other like her. Period.
i felt jennifer’s passion in that song with how much she loves whitney, she expressed it in every note. what an unimaginable performance.
And Whitney looked so proud of her, like a mother proud of her child. Jennifer did an interview at some point, with Atlanta Black Star, where she said that Whitney had followed her backstage and said, and I quote this, "I turn my torch over to you; you are The One."
That was probably one of the best things Jennifer heard, that her idol was passing her mantle on to her.
Thats cap dylan a legend like Whitney cant pass a torch😳 she set a bar so fkn high it’s untouchable
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@@dianaperalta2854 you ok 💀
With ease too she has a lot of breathe for those notes
11 years later and still this performance will never get old . ❤
this is 13 years old !!
Still makes me tear up 😢🥰🥰🥰
@@ad4mz just don't wanna believe it. What's the point in counting, I'm asking u ..
NEVER EVER! I cry every single time! I love how much Whitney appreciated the voices that came to be bc of her influence & how she ALWAYS supported and encouraged them(Monica, Brandy, & JHud). She was truly one of a kind & is so missed! JHud is also one of a kind and special, she deserves all her flowers while she can still smell them!
Imagine getting a standing ovation from the GOAT.
That's a blessing that came from God o
Right# I can only imagine how she felt looking into the eyes of the G.O.A.T. as she sang her song. Her #1 song at that!
You ain’t lying!
Dolly Parton was there?
She's now a GOAT in her own right.
Whitney's reaction is priceless! it's a good performance indeed.
+Skeletonguns9 if the Queen Whitney Houston is telling you to 'Sing baby, sing' you BETTER SING. I miss her :( .
Good? Really?
Skeletonguns9 The look on Whitney's face says everything xxxx pure raw talent being repeated in other talented singers like Jennifer. Not many people can sing like this and hold their performance together xxx
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Jennifer Hudson is so ridiculously talented.
I really feel like she’s put in the shadows a lot
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She literally should be on Beyoncé’s level but the sad thing is she’s to darkskin for this fucking industry 😢🤦🏾♀️
So many people try to sing this song and none of them comes close Whitney
I am watching this for the first time. It’s September 2020. When she sang “I hope life treats you kind” directly to Whitney I started crying. Thinking she only had a few years of life left. Jennifer was amazing singing to her idol. Not yet knowing she will sing her one more tribute the day after Whitney passes away. Whitney looked so proud of Jennifer. As if the torch was passed.
OMG...TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME IVE HEARD THIS TRIBUTE TO NIPPY FROM JENNIFER...BEAUTIFUL RENDITION IM IN TEARS😢😄
That was so beauiful. That just tore my heart up. Just beautiful.
Amazingggg Jennifer Hudson!!!
It was beautiful to see this on November 14, 2020. Who knew how much would have happened since then. Jennifer's mother, sister, and nephew had been murdered just 2 years earlier. Whitney's work is a treasure to the world for eternity. Jennifer is a treasure too. Life is such a fragile miracle. Savor it!
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who's here in 2025!!! ❤ Whitney you deserve those 🌹🌹🌹🌹 R.I.L. 💞💞💞😘
🙋🏽♀️. Me, I'm here listening. Oct. 2024.
I loved Whitney Houston Jennifer did her a beautiful justice here 2010 and at the 2024 AMA 50th Anniversay. 💐 🌹 🌸
@@novee2961 right and Jennifer knows she can sannng. This moment was beautiful and legendary
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Meee!
There is no audience there. There is just Whitney and Jennifer and their look for each other love them both
So beautiful
There was actually audience Whitney was actually admiring
@@phillipdziike8478 I don’t think she meant literally.
3:12 is The Moment, Whitney says “Go ‘head then.” And she does.
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Tears, She gave Whitney her flowers while she was still here! 🌹 🌹
RIP Queen 🕊️✝️
Yes she did❤
YES... Always honor people while they still alive....
This makes me sad for Michael Jackson 😭
I agree. So many wonderful things are said about people after they die and I wonder if those sentiments were shared with them while they were alive.
As we should 💯
I'm seeing this for the first time now in October of 2024. Jennifer was amazing. Rest in peace, Whitney and Bobbi Kristina 💐
Same here i’ve never seen this.But J hud has my heart now. lol
This performance just made me cry, 9 years later 😭😭
same. currently bawling. I can't believe Whitney is really gone
@@terriz.2981 same
Same here for me and I had NEVER seen it until now! It was even more powerful to have her idol there present witnessing this amazing tribute to the Voice. RIP Whitney.
@@jaymcgee1589 same here in 2021!!!
I will never believe she is gone because her music still lives on through all of us. She literally was the soundtrack to millions of people's lives and thank goodness we have som many forms of technology to keep the Voice always present. RIP Whitney and Bobbi Christina.
She got validation from the Queen herself. Something that can never be taken from her.
Preach 🤐
Yikes
I can't even fathom the courage and confidence it took for Jennifer Hudson to stand face-to-face with the ONE and ONLY Whitney Houston while singing Whitney's most iconic song. Straight to her face. And she KILLED it. This moment makes me so happy. Whitney knew how appreciated she was based on Jennifer's stellar performance of HER song. How blessed we all are to have witnessed this. ❤
This is Whitney's signature song and I think she does the best version this is true, but this is a dolly parton song and dolly wrote the songs you can't say it's her song The song belongs to the song writer. Whitney would have been the 1st person to tell you that.
@@Laura-kl7vi glad i read the comments section first, i was going to say its dolly Parton's song, whitney just covered it, but damn she made it her own as did jennifer hudson
I'm watching this for the first time in 2025 and it took my breath away. Whitney had her demons, but she never stopped supporting the young talent around her. She was truly a class act.
Whitney's energy was everything ❤ RIP my love!!
Smmfh very well said,&so True !🙏💜
if your talking about self proclaimed queen that statement is a jke
I'm in tears! Just like a close bond between mother and daughter!
Me too.
That "Whitney, we love you".
To think all the love of all the fans and friends could 'nt save her.
So sad.
@@arletsamuel344 that's exactly what got her into drugs and killed
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You say?
She was 14 when she started with drugs. Back than nobody knew her.
Incomparable Whitney.
Clive Davis forged the death of jhenis Joplin and Whitney Houston as a drug user, is why Jennifer Hudson appeared? To take the place of Whitney?
My respect to Jennifer Hudson, she has a great voice and talent. This performance was absolutely beautiful, she wasn't trying to imitate Whitney but honoring her legacy.
Agreed. Jennifer could have sang it in the original key. She showed humility.
Absolutely! Amen.! 🙏🕊️🕯️🍁🍂
I love that Whitney was here for this performance and this tribute. Often Times we only give tributes when ppl dies and they never get to feel that true love and appreciation
The fact that she gave that absolutely gut wrenching adoring tribute to her and to her face WHILE she was alive is so beautiful. Such a strong message. Adore the people you love and who inspire you WHILE they’re here to appreciate it. Not when they’re gone.
This!!!..Give them those roses and flowers while they can still smell them ❤️🕊
AMEN!!!❤❤
I know for sure that this was one of the highest moments in Jennifer life.... Withney was her idol.... I remember when she said that the first song she learn was one of Withney's and she wanted to emulate her as much as she can. Love this performance, Love both singers reaction.
Hello Friend! I would like to know who the person who appears in the video is the same as Withney Houston ??? I would really appreciate it if you told me! Thank you...
What are you even talking about ?
That is Jennifer Hudson singing and the person off the stage basically cheering her on is Whitney Houston.
Valeshka Escalona 4
The best
It’s actually Dolly’s song
Not to disregard other singers but only Jennifer Hudson could have pulled that off. Sensational performance
Dolly, the writer and original could have slammed this tribute.
Aguilera did it better.
@@rcg1111No she didn’t! Not even close. Try again.
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According to Whitney, she very much agreed with you and was so proud she tackled the song and nailed it ❤️
It’s March 2024. Who’s watching this awesome performance? ❤❤❤❤
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Miss you Whitney. 😢💙
April 2024 ❤❤❤
Me! ❤
April 2024 Still watching, Love you Whitney ❤❤❤❤
The way Whitney Houston was encouraging her and proudly watching
Olwethu Yekela OMG
Was her the real Whitney? :O
She proved that being success doesn’t have to be a champion and she made it.
She was robbed of the American idol....Winners always shine..go Jenny I love you yoo
@@rustonlyndennis3237 Yeah she was robbed but i guarantee she would rather have the Oscar and Grammys and all other awards she has won rather then the American idol title.😀 She got the last laugh for sure.
LOVE YOU
This is such a amazing & heartbreaking performance , Jennifer is standing in front of her idol singing the one of the most beautiful songs from our Whitney Houston . She is showing her love to Jennifer, like she so proud ! OMG what a moment in time . We miss you so much Whitney , we will always love you ....
THIS THIS THIS! I was dead thinking this
I totally agree! This was a true rarefied moment to sing in front of the The Voice and to see Whitney truly enjoying this heart rendering tribute to her from the most celebrated non winner (Simon Cowell's biggest mistake. EVER.) Even more powerful to pay tribute to someone while they are still alive which made this performance even more poignant.
That was genuine, and it gave me chills.Listening May 2024.
Still watching April 2020. Loving Whitney’s reaction. She didn’t need to stand through Jennifer Hudson’s performance, but she did. She was a sweet soul ❤️❤️❤️
No whtney didn't have to stand ,but it's not about standing or sitting what Whitney was doing was showing class and giving propers to and encouragement to Jenn Hudson who did a stupendous cover of a very well received recording of "I Will Always Love you " a simply brilliant performance by Jennifer Hudson all the while making the song her own even keeping the integrity of the song well done Jennifer & Whitney was say by standing I meaning Whitney concurs. That's what that standing meant .
Absolutely terrific! This is the best tribute to Whitney Houston. I love that she was given her flowers while she was living. Whitney Houston is a legend.
The best indeed, I know Jennifer could sing, but this was mind-boggling, superb performance. RIP Whitney.
@rhondanisbett-b 4:56 rowne5738 check out Jen singing "The 1st time ever I saw your face"...unbelievable performance
A legend singing to another. She's the best. I love Whitney's response to this.
Whooooa JH is not a legend!!!
@@tyrellanderson4722 yes she is
@@jeremiahminaj2756 of American idol, sure
@@tyrellanderson4722 how is she not a legend? she’s had a long career, classic songs, and well known movies.
Shedding tears this Sunday Morning. Two of God's special gifts in one room! Nothing left to say!
Vocally speaking, she’s the modern day version Whitney..it’s a shame the industry doesn’t celebrate vocal talents like this nah more!!
Yeah. But Jennifer’s going to be in the industry for the long haul. These other artists that are immensely popular despite their limiting talents have a shelf life. Jennifer is going to be in movies for years to come and making music the entire time. She’s been around a long time already and she’s not going anywhere. When she’s older, she will be recognized as a legend. Just like Whitney, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Dolly Parton etc.
The celebrate efin WAP.. Huh
No...Her voice is elite but not a Whitney. Check glennis grace out
no, she is better than whitney. Whitney didnt have the range hudson has, sorry to say. I know she is like an untouchable legend for many of you, but there are better singers and deserve recognition.
@@bernadettejohnson9102 yeah Whitney had hidden talents to I just seen a video of her singing Opera a few days ago.
I have NO WORDS.
The way Jennifer sang life up into Whitney,ON THAT NIGHT!!!
Chills,everywhere...
And the way Whitney stood there and waited for Jennifer to hit that BIG NOTE,after the long pause,like "LET ME SEE WHAT U GOT,LIL GIRL!
BUT I KNOW U GOT IT,SO BRING IT!"AND JENNIFER DELIVERED....
HAVE MERCY!!!
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Yes, all of this. Touching and beautiful performance.
Yesss she def gave her the look and said go for it. When she hit she looked like a prouddddd mama
I was able to see this live as a seat filler up close. Man us Howard students were in the building deep this night. Never forget a beautiful night. Whitney Houston was full of light and love and it radiated. When she came out she captured the room.
That’s wonderful!!!!
Wow… Really amazing moment and memory. Always regretted that I didn’t get to see Whitney Houston live🥹💕💕💕
It's 2025, 2024. Who's watching this Incredible Performance.? RIP WHITNEY HOUSTON. 🙏❤😢
here i am watching this for the first time 🥹
Me tooo 🤣😭
Yessss I just cried tooo
I am . I guess she is the only one who is impressive the entire youtube singing whitney songs
Watching with tears of joy n sorry, Whitney is gone!
She sung this song in her own way,but still maintained the beauty and grace of the song,only a true diva can do this,great job Jennifer!!!
People didn't give her enough tribute when she still alive. So sad
So true. She was the VOICE I just don't get it. They treating Mariah Carey the same way!!!
@@otshepengmahlaela1513 u rigth, i was thinking the same... where are mariah's tributes?
@@otshepengmahlaela1513 and when Mariah is gone they gonna act all sad like what they did to Whitney
@@princeclarke2010 Mariah acts too much like a diva that's why she has not got a tribute yet.
Joseph Malone no it’s because that’s how the media PORTRAYS her..... we dumbasses all believe it. You don’t know her, we all do not. She’s said in interviews before that the diva thing is a funny act she does. Also her songs are too hard for other singers to do so tribute would become difficult
I really shed tears, especially from the part that goes “I hope life treats you kind and I hope you have all you dreamed of and I wish you joy and happiness but above all this I wish you love” I felt like she was speaking strait to Whitney’s heart.....
Smmfh very well said, & so true.!!
And she shined on like a billion stars. What a real voice Jennifer has.
Cierto! La adoro!❤
45 year old metal head watching this. Who’s cutting the onions? This was incredible ❤️🔥
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Geez😂😂😂
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59 metal head 😭
2:41 Made me cry when Jhud started the 2nd verse and singing directly to whitney. "I hope Life treats you kind and I hope you have all you dream of. .." I miss withney sooo bad.
Same omg 😢
Same! Omfg😭😭😭😭😭
The connection between Whitney & Jennifer is palpable here. Incredible. May her memory and voice continue to be a blessing to us all for generations to come. 💕
This makes my heart swell with so much emotion. This is how we should treat our goats, our legends, BEFORE they get too old or pass away. Granite, no one knew of her future. But as sad as it makes me that she passed away, she also was there front row standing up, arms open, taking it all in as her songs were sung to her by other goats & legends. She knew she was a great singer, but she was honored when it mattered. After one passes, it's more for the family & fans.
Guys Whitney Houston's reaction to Jennifer gives me life. Yeyyy that's like yess my baby sing the damn song.
#RIP to the queen
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This is what I would call "giving a rise to someone while they are alive "..Jennifer did a marvelous job and Whitney's reaction was remarkable..🎉
I love How Jenny made it her own!
She really did
Gud song I always love you wh
If you wanna phrase it that way....
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13 July 2024.... who's here?? I love that they give her flowers while she's still alive and the way she was so happy to pass on the torch to Jennifer it's just lovely❤❤❤
Continue to Rest in Eternal Peace QUEEN.
You are missed sweetheart ❤❤❤
8/8/24 I'm here babes
Jennifer Hudson killed it!! Shes the only vocalist who can sing this song in her own vocal style and sound flawlessly fabulous like Whitney Houston!!!! Whitney was truly blessed and honored to watch and listen to Ms Hudson sing this!!! #RIPWhitneyHoustonTheVoice!!!!!!
Gostei da versão da Jessie J tbm.. me arrepia
Brandy and Monica should be able to since Whitney mentored them
Ashanti did a good job as well
You should hear Demetria McKinney sing this
Almost like her but not like her ❤
Whitney standing there wiping tears and giving Jen all the love, encouragement and respect just has me in heavy heavy tears.... R.I.P Whitney Houston ❤❤❤💔💔💔
2:06 "SING BABY... SING BABY".... OH WHITNEY! WE MISS YOU!!!!
My forever love 😭😭😭😭😭
Shine my baby❤
Smmfh very well said, & so very True.!
What a tribute!!Im so glad she got her flowers and two years later she was gone.Whitney we love you always!!No body better than JHUD to do this😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤
Being a DIE HARD Whitney fan, this was a class act tribute, filled with much respect for her UNDENIABLE talent...and Whitney being the absolute MEGASTAR that she is showed her the same mutual respect by standing during the entire performance. New School showing Old School that she holds her in high regard, and NO ONE can be in the music industry today and not know the full impact of what Whitney Houston's voice means to the genre. Well done, Jennifer... The only artist that can even come CLOSE to Whitney‼️❤️💯🙏
I totally agree with you Tanya 100%!😁
@@videopokergal4194 thanks!! 🤗
I'm literally in tears Whitney had such big loving heart.... She was looking at Jennifer so supportively and with such appreciation. God what a lost not only the greatest voice ever but a beautiful soul, probably much too sensitive :(
Me too. But still, it's hard to find the same level as Whitney when it comes to this song. I searching every where, yet i can't find it. I Really mis her :(
adriana zagorska im crying...
adriana zagorska There is only one whitney. How come u try to find the same? God created everyone/singer different. Elvis, MJ, Carey,Dion,Franklin, whitney,hudson, beyonce & others (u can name them here) are different but they are great singer.
This is the moment that Whitney knew her legacy will continue… the moment that Whitney knew she was good… she inspired.. she did her thing.. RIP Whitney… we got you.. you’re still here.. ❤️❤️
To sing that song, not everyone can do it.. not only sing it, but in front of Whitney, mannn, that’s how good she is!! Whitney was front row standing up, rooting her on like a mother at her daughter’s talent show!!
This was so good, I loved it!!
Jennifer hudson is a Legend PERIOD😭❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍🔥🔥
Ikr
This is the first time someone sings I will always love you to her. She always sang it to the crowd, and now she knows how we felt when she tells us she will always love us.
You know you're extremely talented when almighty Whitney Houston remains standing during the entire duration of your performance 👏
PERIODT!
It’s 2024 and still going back to listening this amazing performance 🤍
Jennifer Hudson sung the hell out of this yes she did
El señor de la la
Yesss
LOVED Whitney’s reaction!!!! Their genuine admiration and respect for each other 😭
Jennifer is the one woman imo who totally gives love and emotion because she loved Whitney so much. You could see the emotion and love from Whitney. I have to say nobody sings like Whitney but Jennifer is the voice of our now lost Whitney Houston the greatest voice on earth
mary88stella1 i tell ya. i heard her rendition n i was blown away.🙌🙌 Shes this generations Whitney
yes she give love through her songs
Look up *Glennis Grace*, another person who deeply loves Whitney and has given a tribute to her. I'll be seeing her next tribute upcoming September 😊
@@Lieke. Glennis is better
Love her ! She has such a beautiful, powerful voice. No one better to sing this song to Whitney. RIP Whitney, we will always love you ❤💔
True... we always love Whitney 💔
I can't... It's just hard to see Whitney in the audience being so happy... I can't believe she's not with us anymore
Amazing
И то, что убили ради непонятно кого...
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Amen! I SWEAR I was JUST thinking the same thing. She was HUMBLED & SERENE. WE WERE BLESSED TO WITNESS HER
Real Talk!
Dolly Pardon broke the mold when she created this master piece. Whitney definitely made it her own! Jennifer killed it too!!
Parton
It's Whitney's song, Dolly should be arrested for the original version 😂😂😂
@@MannyTwice whitney made it her own for sure but Dolly created this masterpiece. Put respect on her name after all the best female singers in the worldI mean the most talented chose Dolly to cover. Not the other way around.
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@@MannyTwice it is literally Dolly’s song. She wrote it. Whitney’s cover would not exist without Dolly Parton. And there is far more emotion in Dolly’s vocal than anything Whitney ever recorded.
Can’t believe I haven’t seen this before, this is absolutely incredible - wish Whitney was still with us. 🌟
Dont know why am crying in the middle of the afternoon. 😢😢
Who else crying in Nov 2024??
We all are she is deeply missed and the performance was beautiful ❤️ just a beautiful moment between two powerhouse voices. ❤
I always cry
This vídeo is so emotional.. Jennifer sings a lot and we can feel Whitney proud of her. Great performance
A cara de admiração da Whitney é inesquecível. Quanta humildade, quanta falta faz!
Dezembro, 2019.
Rayne whitney era um ser humano incrivel.
OMG, crying uncontrollably this was the ultimate tribute to Whitney by someone so incredibly talented as Jennifer,
Yeah me too same reaction. Cried happy hears with goosebumps the whole time 🙏 #respect
Whitney was so humble and grateful. She was a troubled soul and it’s so sad that she passed away.
the confidence it takes to sing this song...and to sing it live right in front of Whitney and nail it. flawless
Miss you, Whitney. 3 years and it still hurts so much that you're gone. Never forgotten.
saidtheredhead8 well said
saidtheredhead8 me too I miss her soso much
She's missed and loved so dearly and she will always be
Jennifer can really sing! Loved how Whitney was proudly standing there supporting her! And loved when she give her that look when it was time to take the song up to THE next level! ❤😢
The way Jennifer sang so many different sounds of Whitney Houston in this one song. True and dedicated artist. 💕
I loved how supportive Whitney was of her 😢 this was so beautiful I cried. Jennifer did that beautifully
A coragem dela foi estupenda, cantar essa música de frente pra Whitney deveria estar com um iceberg no estômago de nervosa!
E diga-se de passagem que ficou maravilhosa a versão dela. A Whitney deve ter ficado orgulhosa. 😉
Verdade kkk Corajosa! ❤
Só achei muito exagerada a interpretação... prefiro a versão da Christina Aguilera
@@tarsoandrade2310 ao meu ver ela pode exagerar a voz dela tem potencial para isso.
E eu achando que eu tinha errado ao pensar que a Whitney cantava essa música ... Então eh dela msm kakakakaka e a velha eh a Whitney ... Kkkkk putz
Jennifer is one of the best singers on this planet. She's got so much control of her voice. She makes very clever choices of how she wants her voice to sound. And I absolutely love the raspiness when she goes high. It's like she sings deep from her guts. It's absolutely genius and beautiful to listen to. I love you Jennifer! Love from France
You are so right
too bad she sacrificed her family
Awwwwwn this is awesome I enjoyed and love this lady. From Nigeria.