The Way We Were (Barbra Streisand Tribute) - Beyonce - 2008 Kennedy Center Honors

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  • @patriciaalston1082
    @patriciaalston1082 Před 2 měsíci +124

    Well done who is with me in 2024. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @jpreyes1028
    @jpreyes1028 Před 9 lety +1721

    "It's an honor to sing for you Ms. Streisand…."
    Class and humbleness that cannot be taught coupled with brilliant singing.
    What a woman.

    • @ashleytaccone5298
      @ashleytaccone5298 Před 8 lety +58

      +Jose Paulo King I know! How cute, I love Beyonce.

    • @sassy40129
      @sassy40129 Před 8 lety +130

      Yes so humble, Beyonce is young but you can tell she has an old school spirit, her parents did a great job in raising her

    • @billharvell
      @billharvell Před 6 lety +7

      Jose Paulo King Beyonce is anything but humble. And she's far, far from being a great singer.

    • @wouldyoulikesomesugainthat3173
      @wouldyoulikesomesugainthat3173 Před 6 lety +18

      bill harvell lolol shut up.Judging from that statement you have no knowledge about vocals.Beyoncé has surpassed every singer except Mariah.The only artist that can compete with Beyoncé is Sohyang.They are tied for second behind Mariah in her prime.

    • @wouldyoulikesomesugainthat3173
      @wouldyoulikesomesugainthat3173 Před 6 lety +19

      Nähwichtel Nähen lol shut up.Beyoncé is humble.Let me tell you story.
      Beyoncé,Jay Z and Kanye were at a restaurant and they were havimg a good time.Jay Z and Kanye got a little drunk and started being rude towards the waiter.When they were leaving Beyoncé personally apologised for the disturbance by Kanye and Jay to the waiter and gave them $1000 in tip. That is humbleness and respect. She is a humbe woman.
      What selfish? Lol bitch begone.

  • @clockwork9825
    @clockwork9825 Před 2 lety +742

    You can tell how serious Beyoncé took this performance.

  • @rosannavacca5540
    @rosannavacca5540 Před 2 lety +755

    I love how she kept it like the original arrangement and didn’t put any runs in it. Simple and beautifully done ✅ I got goosebumps

    • @dantan7881
      @dantan7881 Před rokem +40

      This was the most vocally restrained I've heard Beyonce. And this is beautiful!

    • @oneuniqueusername
      @oneuniqueusername Před rokem +8

      Absolutely beautifully done❤

    • @captainkoo
      @captainkoo Před rokem +4

      Yes. Agree ! Great comment

    • @AngeBiampandou
      @AngeBiampandou Před rokem +1

      @@dantan7881 You haven't watch Dreamgirls then lol

    • @QThombre
      @QThombre Před rokem +4

      she put quite a few runs, didn't you hear them? 😈

  • @bludavis7290
    @bludavis7290 Před 8 lety +588

    her control and resonance is phenomenal

  • @tsheavenly
    @tsheavenly Před 8 lety +754

    I love this version her voice is so honest and wholesome

    • @spikemel2010
      @spikemel2010 Před 8 lety +32

      Great interpretation of the performance, I agree.

    • @vicgher
      @vicgher Před 8 lety +5

      The voice is ok but nothing special and you certainly cannot even put close to Barbras

    • @PetroleumJellay
      @PetroleumJellay Před 8 lety +19

      +Victor Gherasim stfu

    • @kitanaedenian2575
      @kitanaedenian2575 Před 7 lety +9

      +gfdsaasdfg1 this is live guy

    • @robertopereira7291
      @robertopereira7291 Před 7 lety +7

      very good she did an excellent job

  • @user-mz1gw5cm5f
    @user-mz1gw5cm5f Před 8 měsíci +73

    Ms. Streisand is approving w every head nod. Beyonce is awesome❤

  • @Samahra01
    @Samahra01 Před rokem +206

    I've been a working vocalist my whole life and Beyonce understands what a good vocalist understands...singing a song is telling a story. It's not vocal acrobatics. She gets it and chooses wisely!:) Bravo.

    • @judithmaddox4186
      @judithmaddox4186 Před 3 měsíci

      You are reaping what you have sowed, sorry about that but it has finally happed. People can only take so much then they have to call a halt to it as effectively as possible, the
      King had many options to use before he came to what he decided would be good for the .monarchy after all you have done by trying to trash his family and the people who work hard in it. And that was not something you chose to be a part of"

    • @user-zf8dg7ee5x
      @user-zf8dg7ee5x Před 2 měsíci

      Totally disagree, she did not deliver it at all like Barbara no where near it , to me it was very average

  • @TheDailySchist
    @TheDailySchist Před 8 lety +1923

    I love that Barbra is looking at Beyonce as if she's the wizened vocal mentor appraising her student's recital hahaha

    • @BBBYpsi
      @BBBYpsi Před 8 lety +75

      That was the same with Elvis he always wanted to do the song over & over again. The thing about Barbara is she could hear the slightest miss even in a orchestra & could point it out.

    • @Ignasimp
      @Ignasimp Před 8 lety +49

      +Cee Sims I agree, both are so prefectionists.

    • @Ignasimp
      @Ignasimp Před 7 lety +81

      gfdsaasdfg1 The video is badly edited so the first part is out of sync. There's no way this is lip synced. There are certain places were lip syncing is not allowed, and this ia one of them.

    • @sqkt2718
      @sqkt2718 Před 7 lety +8

      Absolutely lip synced

    • @Ignasimp
      @Ignasimp Před 7 lety +7

      Luralene Tapahe explain yourself.

  • @coonalisa230
    @coonalisa230 Před 8 lety +2159

    Beyonce needs to do more of this type of performance at award shows, because with all the uptempo/upbeat, choreographed tracks she's been releasing these past years, she needs to remind everyone that she is, above all, a VOCALIST.

    • @Lovebirdd
      @Lovebirdd Před 8 lety +19

      +Koonisha Kardashian I agree.

    • @coonalisa230
      @coonalisa230 Před 8 lety +16

      ***** No need to tell me that. I've seen her multiple times, recently on the first night of Formation tour in Miami.

    • @coonalisa230
      @coonalisa230 Před 8 lety +29

      ***** She sings Halo, 1+1 followed by Prince's 'Beautiful Ones' which I think is the highlight of the show. That's some vocal receipt. The 'Me Myself and I' performance is also outstanding, years after The Beyonce Experience tour, she's still hitting those high notes.

    •  Před 7 lety +15

      Beyoncé has been releasing non-trap songs since ever. Did you ever listened to 4? Some of the songs of the self entitled album and Lemonade, tho.

    • @coonalisa230
      @coonalisa230 Před 7 lety +14

      BADB0Y Paródias I'm talking about the singles like Formation, Drunk In Love, 7/11, though. I'm well aware that her past 2 albums have beautiful slow to mid tempos that get slept on, sadly. Songs like Jealous, No Angel, Rocket, Sandcastles, Love Drought, deserve justice.

  • @Lucky4991
    @Lucky4991 Před rokem +248

    Gorgeous, she sang it just how the original song was arranged without too many embellishments! I love how she even annunciates her words just like Barbara did!

  • @darqjade
    @darqjade Před rokem +385

    Songs like this show Beyonce's true range and abilities. This isn't an easy song to cover and she pretty much nails it.

    • @TheSimArchitect
      @TheSimArchitect Před rokem +3

      What's difficult about this song? If it were "Somewhere" I'd agree, but the range of this specific song is pretty limited and unchallenging.

    • @Alexandra_Indina
      @Alexandra_Indina Před rokem +9

      @@TheSimArchitect pretty basic look from you on this piece.

    • @Badgalriri2.0
      @Badgalriri2.0 Před rokem

      She’s lip syncing

    • @TheSimArchitect
      @TheSimArchitect Před rokem +1

      @@Alexandra_Indina Pretty unchallenging piece to say it requires range and special abilities. 😂

    • @TheSimArchitect
      @TheSimArchitect Před rokem

      @@Badgalriri2.0 This song is too easy to require that.

  • @Ignasimp
    @Ignasimp Před 8 lety +298

    I don't usually like covers. But when it's Beyonce the one doing the cover... I'm always amazed.

  • @rickw1100
    @rickw1100 Před 7 lety +2016

    "It's an honor to sing for you Miss Streisand, thank you ". ......Beyonce is not only talented, she's a class act. Beautiful performance.

  • @johnatyoutube
    @johnatyoutube Před 2 lety +551

    As a singer, I can't say how much more i appreciate Beyonce after hearing her do this beautiful no frills honest tribute to the song and Barbra. She should show this part of her talent more. Her control, phrasing, legato, and dynamic range were spot on. I enjoyed simply listening to her beautiful free vibrato and pianissimo. There are few truly good singers out there. She's one of them. She should do more bare vocal naked songs that allow us to appreciate the sheer beauty of her voice at its heartfelt best.

    • @blueboy4244
      @blueboy4244 Před 2 lety +15

      how'd you like to climb up onto the stage and sing Barbara's signature song..for her?? holy hell - even for Beyonce that had to give her pause

    • @johnatyoutube
      @johnatyoutube Před 2 lety +14

      @@blueboy4244 It definitely took poise, guts, and deep love and respect for the music Barbra created. Great singers study and humble themselves before their predecessors and never lose sight that there's always more to learn. She gave a beautiful tribute and showed us a side of her singing that we'd love to see more of. I'd love to hear what she learned in preparing for that performance.

    • @truthmatters7298
      @truthmatters7298 Před rokem +13

      "They" say the girl can't sing tho lol. She sounded amazing

    • @karlamcleod9703
      @karlamcleod9703 Před rokem +5

      Your absolutely right

    • @NQuiz52
      @NQuiz52 Před rokem +13

      "Pianissimo" Dafuq! I have never seen this word before in my entire life. I already looked it up. Thanks for expanding my vocabulary.

  • @jayeroom5943
    @jayeroom5943 Před 2 lety +283

    Her tone was so clear. I love the classy way that she was dressed

  • @charliesoutherton4249
    @charliesoutherton4249 Před 8 lety +123

    the dress, earrings, hair, lips, eyes and voice are everything BEST LOOK EVER

    • @snarkyenigma9219
      @snarkyenigma9219 Před 2 měsíci +3

      You do know she's -paying homage- mimicking Streisand's _My Man_ look from _Funny Girl_ right?

    • @beckybugh6515
      @beckybugh6515 Před měsícem

      ​@snarkyenigma9219 and she looks fabulous. A beautiful and respectful to Barbara. Well done!

    • @snarkyenigma9219
      @snarkyenigma9219 Před měsícem +1

      @@beckybugh6515 You mean Barbra (just 2 "A's"). The lady herself would kill you for misspelling her name.

    • @beckybugh6515
      @beckybugh6515 Před měsícem +1

      @@snarkyenigma9219 🤣yeah, probably. She doesn't like for people to miss pronounce her last name either.

    • @snarkyenigma9219
      @snarkyenigma9219 Před měsícem

      @@beckybugh6515 That's what what I mean! She is so weird about that ... even called the owner of Apple and instructed him to tell SIRI to stop saying StreiZand ... it's StreSAND (like sand on a beach). I guess it pays to know people in high places right🙂.

  • @Joejonaples
    @Joejonaples Před 8 lety +525

    There is no lip syncing at the Kennedy Center just so everyone knows!! Thank god!! Its probably the only place that makes that a rule unlike other venues!!

    • @mitchellgerman3745
      @mitchellgerman3745 Před 7 lety +33

      she starts singing before she raises the mic at the beginning. Its lipped

    • @jjh2456
      @jjh2456 Před 6 lety +70

      Mitchell German it’s not. Again the Kennedy Center does not allow lip sync performances. It is the home the DC opera. It is a no no.

    • @wouldyoulikesomesugainthat3173
      @wouldyoulikesomesugainthat3173 Před 6 lety +29

      Mitchell German no.The audio and video was not in sync.

    • @dashhill443
      @dashhill443 Před 6 lety +13

      She lipped it. And there is no rule of no lip syncing at Kennedy Center

    • @jjh2456
      @jjh2456 Před 6 lety +38

      dee clem she did not lip it. She was adjusting the mic in her hand. And yes there is a rule at the Kennedy Center.

  • @ipedelacruz
    @ipedelacruz Před 2 měsíci +25

    Her humility is what made this performance one of her greatest. She's got class and breeding.

    • @scottmartin9499
      @scottmartin9499 Před měsícem

      She is garbage. This is 16 years ago when she pretended

  • @bridgetd7390
    @bridgetd7390 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Beyonce does it really, really well and looks awesome. And then she says:"It's an honor to sing for you Ms. Streisand". Because, there's only one Barbra Streisand. Respect for this reverence! This shows not only the great voice of Beyonce, but also greatness.

  • @daneweeks6679
    @daneweeks6679 Před 9 lety +335

    The most versatile artist and vocalist right now in the music industry

    • @irenepetronio8522
      @irenepetronio8522 Před 9 lety +23

      You're so right!

    • @Poptrinkets
      @Poptrinkets Před 6 lety +3

      Oh dear what a sad indictment on the current crop of artists if this is the best.

    • @Gameworks1407
      @Gameworks1407 Před 6 lety +13

      Poptrinkets Beyoncé supports C3-F5-C6. Has very consistent, supported and resonant lows, has great mid belts and supports up to an F5 belt a soprano note, even though she's a mezzo. Her head voice is thick, dark and semi-operatic and keeps that quality up to B5/C6. Has an amazing ear for melody since 2007 and perfectly incorporates melismata into her singing, her agility and complexity in melismata is matched only by higher, naturally more agile singers like Mariah and she still ties with them. Also uses amazing dynamics her, Whitney and Barbra herself being the only 3 to do a messa Di voce outside of opera, the top tier of dynamics. Want to dispute and tell me how she's not? That is if you can give objective facts to why she's not.

    • @Poptrinkets
      @Poptrinkets Před 6 lety +1

      That's ok don't feel bad. I'm sure her vocals will improve with age.

    • @TonnyCallea
      @TonnyCallea Před 6 lety

      Kelly Clarkson too

  • @samanthak9078
    @samanthak9078 Před 10 lety +16

    The best of the night. Much props to Beyonce for this rendition of this Barbra classic.

    • @pbfo179
      @pbfo179 Před 6 lety

      Sorry...her voice is oké....but never ever beats streisand

  • @elizabeth5985
    @elizabeth5985 Před 2 lety +43

    WOW. I didn't think it was possible to do that justice. And she killed it. IN FRONT OF BARBRA STREISAND. Like that has to be said: she didn't just sing The Way We Were. She sang it in front of the LEGEND and still killed it. BRAVA!

    • @JefferyClifford-js8dj
      @JefferyClifford-js8dj Před 2 lety

      Hello Elizabeth. How are you doing?

    • @scottmartin9499
      @scottmartin9499 Před 3 měsíci

      She "killed" it alright. The second she opened her mouth with woo woo woo, Barbra hums that part.

    • @mariciamariani2468
      @mariciamariani2468 Před 3 měsíci

      @@scottmartin9499I’m sure you can do better! She sang it beautifully

    • @scottmartin9499
      @scottmartin9499 Před 3 měsíci

      @@mariciamariani2468 NO ONE can do better than Barbra.

  • @LinYouToo
    @LinYouToo Před rokem +116

    😢 oh wow. This is spectacular. Never knew she had this level of depth and range.

    • @joeshanahan2919
      @joeshanahan2919 Před rokem +14

      Look up her three performances at the Oscar’s in 06 I believe. Range!

  • @madelinejserrano2198
    @madelinejserrano2198 Před 7 lety +190

    Love how Barbra watches her like nervous teacher or mom! Beautiful interaction between two beautiful talented women!

    • @toby7986
      @toby7986 Před 2 lety

      Barbra doesn't look nervous at all.

  • @brandivosmith
    @brandivosmith Před 8 lety +309

    Find it weird that Everything that comes after Beyoncé always has to be a back handed compliment. It can never be "she did a great job talented", always "she sounds good but no ____ enter opinion here". It's like damn just give a compliment or don't.

    • @roj30001
      @roj30001 Před 8 lety +14

      right!!

    • @cassandratype4
      @cassandratype4 Před 8 lety

      +KINGGG People's taste will always differ. While you may think she is the greatest, some may not.. My favorite singers are Mariah, Whitney and Celine yet many people told me how they can't stand their voice.

    • @jonathanwhitley4880
      @jonathanwhitley4880 Před 8 lety +20

      +Cassandra Muzik Stop smoking crack. Beyonslay is the best. If you look to the right you will see some seats, have several of them.😳😳😳

    • @cassandratype4
      @cassandratype4 Před 8 lety +1

      Jonathan whitley Looks like you are the one on crack, Beyhive...Grow up and respect other's preferences.

    • @jonathanwhitley4880
      @jonathanwhitley4880 Před 8 lety +5

      +Cassandra Muzik "looks like you are the one on crack" blah blah blah. Bitch stfu and sit your dumbass down.

  • @bobcatbigpaws5597
    @bobcatbigpaws5597 Před rokem +17

    Not everyone can sing a song like Barbara but Beyonce killed this song. Just beautiful.

  • @beehaas9400
    @beehaas9400 Před rokem +29

    Sobbing
    I love this rendition
    This vibe
    This look
    This pain
    This love
    This respect

  • @gioPHL
    @gioPHL Před 7 lety +244

    I'm not a huge Beyonce nor am I a huge Barbra fan. This song was beautifully done. And the RESPECT to the original arrangement, and to "Ms Streisand' at the end showed absolute class. BRAVA.

  • @Lederius18
    @Lederius18 Před 8 lety +213

    Beyonce's tone is so beautiful!

  • @noopysma
    @noopysma Před rokem +88

    I love how she started the song out singing it just like Barbra but, then, made it her own. Lovely rendition.

  • @nonjabulonm
    @nonjabulonm Před 2 lety +69

    I love it when Beyonce sings ballads!

    • @luthoqezu3488
      @luthoqezu3488 Před rokem +1

      She nails them. Check these ballads by Beyonce out:
      Save the hero.
      Scared of lonely
      Hello
      Statellite
      Smash into you
      Resentment
      Dreaming
      Next ex
      New shoes
      Forever to bleed
      Road stop sign
      Sandcastles
      Plastic off the sofa
      All night
      Rather die young
      Die with you

  • @girlmeetsreality4644
    @girlmeetsreality4644 Před 7 lety +611

    When Bey hit that impeccable high note, even Babara had to shake her head and admit that Beyonce is the real deal.

    • @KM-fu8ur
      @KM-fu8ur Před 7 lety +3

      This performance was lip synched though. I'm not suggesting that she can't hit that note like that live, but she certainly didn't here.

    • @uploader06
      @uploader06 Před 7 lety +64

      You know damn well they dont allow lip synching at that place. It's a live band and performance. Are you not American, how come you dont know what?

    • @aozorafreak
      @aozorafreak Před 7 lety +16

      Kierron M
      Just so you know : there's no lip sync @ The Kennedy Center
      Only LIVE PERFORMANCE 100%
      Stop saying lip sync !!!

    • @KM-fu8ur
      @KM-fu8ur Před 7 lety +7

      I'm inclined to believe that the Kennedy Center wouldn't allow lip synching, but I'd also assume that lip synching wouldn't be allowed at a Presidential Inauguration or the Grammys. And I can't think of any other explanation for what happens at 0:08, when we can hear her 'singing' before her microphone is raised.

    • @uploader06
      @uploader06 Před 7 lety +8

      It is simply the video that is not working properly that did that. At the Inauguration she was not lip synching but singing WITH a pre-recorded track that did the big vocals while she did the part that didnt require the high notes. It was freezing and it was outside so she did that to protect her voice. Everyone knows that Beyonce can sing.

  • @fatimadavis90
    @fatimadavis90 Před 7 lety +102

    *crying with applause* and i love how Beyonce's dressed like one of Barbra Streisand's album art pix.

    • @mariansinegar7964
      @mariansinegar7964 Před 5 lety +2

      This woman can sing. When she song Listen I knew she had it

    • @tommasofreschi6467
      @tommasofreschi6467 Před 4 lety +7

      She has the same hair as Barbra during the funny girl musical in 1968 Itoo I'm pretty sure

    • @peteralbert1485
      @peteralbert1485 Před 4 lety +4

      @@tommasofreschi6467 Exactly - Beyonce here is a spot-on homage to Barbara Streisand's last scene in Funny Girl.

  • @cherrellcampbell-street9500
    @cherrellcampbell-street9500 Před 2 měsíci +3

    First time hearing her rendition. Beyonce has such talent, vocally and such presence.

  • @iago07
    @iago07 Před 10 měsíci +40

    I was crying from the very beginning… her vibrato is so strong… GOOSEBUMPS

  • @teeokeefe
    @teeokeefe Před 8 lety +73

    i love this version - and I LOVE that Beyonce did it "straight" without vocal theatrics. This is the right way to do it for this performance, clean and in honor of B. Streisand and her creation of this song.

    • @empera3zz
      @empera3zz Před 5 lety +1

      teeokeefe so pure performance sooooo emotional with no exaggeration.

  • @samross2784
    @samross2784 Před 8 lety +693

    Beyonce is SUCH a well trained vocalist. She deserves every bit of success she has gotten because she has put in the work for it. It's too evident.

    • @bringiton5282
      @bringiton5282 Před 5 lety +4

      Barbra has never had any vocal training. It's not about merit based on work, what counts in the end is the result.

    • @princessJOY179
      @princessJOY179 Před 5 lety +14

      bring it on And on Beyoncé’s behalf, her result is very positive.

    • @bringiton5282
      @bringiton5282 Před 5 lety +3

      But Barbra has skills Beyoncé hasn't so you don't necessarily learn excellence from training

    • @princessJOY179
      @princessJOY179 Před 5 lety +18

      bring it on Which skills??? Beyoncé’s technique is near perfect. Beyoncé is just as good or better than Barbra. She just doesn’t get the same amount of praise as Barbra because she is a performer.

    • @shawtybop88
      @shawtybop88 Před 5 lety +12

      bring it on vocally Barbara isn’t as talented as Beyoncé for one....

  • @UKindness4
    @UKindness4 Před 9 měsíci +37

    Wonderful preformance. The world got to see Beyonce's talent.

  • @RoughRider757
    @RoughRider757 Před měsícem +1

    You could see Barbara's thought process. She was saying "damn Beyonce can hit that inflection like very few artists can do".
    Honestly it was extremely difficult and beautiful.

  • @taeydream
    @taeydream Před 8 lety +52

    i love this video of the greatest vocalist of our generation singing a tribute for one of the greatest vocalists of all time!

    • @vabman2
      @vabman2 Před 8 lety +4

      +daydream I think that this was so well done and such a beautiful tribute to Baabs and Hamlish. Hats off to you Beyoncé...you're a class act!

  • @DanielRodriguez-te8mv
    @DanielRodriguez-te8mv Před 8 lety +153

    I've watched every cover of this song and none come close to this one. Bey's vocal control is crazy. Her clarity is so beautiful. I can't get enough of this video

  • @TheCarnivalguy
    @TheCarnivalguy Před rokem +33

    Beyoncé slayed it. Wonderful talent with an outstanding voice.

  • @bridgetwilson3363
    @bridgetwilson3363 Před 2 lety +28

    What an elegant performance from one queen to another 🥰

  • @RafaMedinadaydream
    @RafaMedinadaydream Před 9 lety +788

    Bey was great! I'd be terrified to sing in front of Barbra considering that she is one of the greatest vocalists!

    • @juand990312
      @juand990312 Před 6 lety +33

      Rafa Medina They both are.

    • @siantan_muhammadaryanugrah1115
      @siantan_muhammadaryanugrah1115 Před 6 lety +24

      and the other greatest vocalist sang for her

    • @MrZola1234
      @MrZola1234 Před 6 lety +10

      Juan, Bey is one of the most popular singers of all time, but no one who knows music would ever confuse her with a great vocalist.

    • @gisellemilnes2315
      @gisellemilnes2315 Před 6 lety +51

      MrZola1234 you are the one who doesn't know music. beyonce has one of the best vocal techniques ever

    • @MrZola1234
      @MrZola1234 Před 6 lety +9

      No, she doesn't. She has a good voice, with solid skills, but not exceptional....I get you love her, but 100,000s of people could sing as well as her if they put the time in... not in the same class as some of the true greats.

  • @booyah2u296
    @booyah2u296 Před 3 lety +296

    Beyoncé looks stunning, and her rendition of this difficult classic was outstanding. As a fan of this great song, she nailed it.

  • @joannmyrvold5165
    @joannmyrvold5165 Před rokem +34

    Beyonce, you sang this so beautifully, I'll bet Barbra was impressed! You just showed me how deep your talent runs!! Excellent rendition!

  • @wezie13
    @wezie13 Před měsícem +1

    Loved how she performed such a touching song! Beyoncé to Barbra! So excellent

  • @georgerollins3328
    @georgerollins3328 Před 8 lety +113

    Beautiful tribute to Miss Streisand , a stunning performance by Beyoncé .

  • @marcusalzaga5173
    @marcusalzaga5173 Před 8 lety +48

    Beyonce has a lot of talent, she is a perfumer and professional. She did a really good job😊

  • @citygirl729
    @citygirl729 Před rokem +21

    Beyonce you are a class act!! You are so gracious and you sung her song so beautifully! I love that you kept it like the original and didn't add any runs to it, you absolutely nailed it! When you told Ms. Streisand that it was an honor to sing for her, I'm sure she was thinking that it was an honor for her that you sang her song! Kudos to you Beyonce it was perfection!!

  • @Nublet67
    @Nublet67 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Pure class! Oh, Beyoncé is just wonderful and that’s one of the prettiest songs ever written.

  • @kerrywhite5253
    @kerrywhite5253 Před 3 lety +7

    Look at Barbra's face as Beyonce was announced.!!!!🥰😍

  • @Bandit7tgirl
    @Bandit7tgirl Před 8 lety +498

    Dang, looks like Beyonce took Barbara back some decades. You can see her face is thinking, "Mm...(nods) I remember that hoe that stole my shoes that one time...then I forgave her (nods)....life changing moment. Mm...(nods)"

  • @soylaresistancaofficial4903

    One of the best performances i have ever seen. Chill chills chills

    • @ScoobyDoo-bx8vr
      @ScoobyDoo-bx8vr Před rokem +1

      It's just lip sync show 0:08, what is so great about it? 😐

    • @nathanl2982
      @nathanl2982 Před rokem +2

      @@ScoobyDoo-bx8vrit’s not. In fact she sang it twice bc she knew she could do it better. All documented, hater 😂

  • @theoneandonlyG.O.A.T
    @theoneandonlyG.O.A.T Před 6 měsíci +7

    0:04 omg that excitement on her face is priceless.. so down to earth. Love her ❤

  • @PetroleumJellay
    @PetroleumJellay Před 8 lety +1219

    Beyoncé is so underrated as a vocalist. She can go hard, but she also knows how to hold back and still slay.

    • @jcoaster11
      @jcoaster11 Před 7 lety +71

      She underrated? I'm pretty sure everyone knows that she's one of the best performers/singers of today's generation.

    • @mirror2398
      @mirror2398 Před 7 lety +28

      *overrated you mean

    • @PetroleumJellay
      @PetroleumJellay Před 7 lety +59

      jcoaster11 Nah idiots like the guy below you still think she's overrated lmfao

    • @logicalfallacydetector5196
      @logicalfallacydetector5196 Před 7 lety +91

      When you're asked to perform tributes to legends like Barbara Streisand, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder you're not overrated you're beyond talented.

    • @truthproductions8390
      @truthproductions8390 Před 7 lety +7

      PetroleumJellay i find that kind of hard to believe considering shes becoming Legendary her damn self lol!

  • @elanajones1796
    @elanajones1796 Před 4 lety +74

    Barbara is thinking, "Damn, she sang that song!" One awesome singer appreciating another! Love them both!

    • @jamescaleb9676
      @jamescaleb9676 Před rokem +3

      barbra made her do it over.

    • @ronaldbell8972
      @ronaldbell8972 Před rokem +2

      Actually Beyonce asked if she could do it over once more herself.. Barbara said this in an Aussie interview. Also clearly Barbara was quite pleased with Beyonce's end product. Stop hating & get a life 🙄

  • @reign.of.giselle
    @reign.of.giselle Před 2 lety +28

    Beyoncé has done such stellar tributes to music legends like Barbara Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, MJ and Prince. These are the artists that have inspired her growing up so I get why she made sure the performances were top notch.

  • @ronaldronz4599
    @ronaldronz4599 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Beyonce voice crackling with vulnerability at 2:22 was everything..

  • @sylvandelacruz
    @sylvandelacruz Před 8 lety +17

    This is just one of the very best pop songs ever, of the modern era. It's Barbara's song. But, it's so timeless, it's nice to see a talented pop singer like Beyonce take on this 35 year old song. It's was a tribute to Barbara, but it is also a tribute the the greatness of this song. Nicely done.

  • @rocnation992
    @rocnation992 Před 8 lety +256

    Beyoncé is so versatile it AMAZES me!!!! )!!!

  • @iCODE.
    @iCODE. Před rokem +62

    Memories
    Light the corners of my mind
    Misty watercolor memories
    Of the way we were
    Scattered pictures
    Of the smiles we left behind
    Smiles we gave to one another
    For the way we were
    Can it be that it was all so simple then?
    Or has time re-written every line?
    If we had the chance to do it all again
    Tell me, would we?
    Could we?
    Memories
    May be beautiful and yet
    What's too painful to remember
    We simply to choose to forget
    So it's the laughter
    We will remember
    Whenever we remember
    The way we were
    The way we were

  • @constancemichelle52
    @constancemichelle52 Před rokem +9

    She did beautifully!!! How did I miss this!!!❤

  • @Lordfinese19
    @Lordfinese19 Před 9 lety +14

    Seriously can we stop the hating God bless this incredible talented and beautfil women. She did an excellent job on this song she didnt struggle woth any note. People forgot she was trained by the great Kim Burell beyonce has so much control and the way she flowed between the notes. This was a great rendention of this song. Barbara told beyonce ahe did a beautiful job and sounded amazing singing this song. If you cant say anything positive dont talk at all. My God so much negativity and dislike towards this women who is clearly on the top of the world and calling her own shots. We still haven't heard the best of her vocals because she has a range that is spectacular.

  • @matthewhagner8229
    @matthewhagner8229 Před 7 lety +156

    She paid a beautiful tribute to one of the best female singers ever! Fantastic job queen B! Love both these ladies

  • @LauraEllen999
    @LauraEllen999 Před měsícem +1

    My Lord Beyonce is such an amazing performer. She should have way more grammy's by now.

  • @msrocker2121
    @msrocker2121 Před rokem +51

    So wonderful to see Beyoncé since a song without all the frills! Such a beautiful pure voice 👍🏻

  • @richardatami39
    @richardatami39 Před 6 lety +20

    This is one of those moments that make you remember that the torch has to pass at some point in time. There will always be greats, in every decade, but time forgives nobody. Barbra will always be great and now Beyonce is showing she is joining that group. She was absolutely incredible

  • @RiverRep
    @RiverRep Před 5 lety +610

    When Beyonce, the younger generation, said, "Thank You Miss Streisand, it was an honor to sing for you" she won me over as a fan. To appreciate the shoulders you stand on is everything.

  • @joyelmes7814
    @joyelmes7814 Před 17 dny

    I have never heard Beyoncé sing before, she certainly made this song special. Beautiful interpretation.

  • @pete726able
    @pete726able Před 2 měsíci +4

    Brilliant absolutely brilliant..Best cover I have ever heard and it looks like Barbara enjoyed it.

  • @MartinDark
    @MartinDark Před 7 lety +150

    this is timeless I can't stop listening , obsessed

    • @mariansinegar7964
      @mariansinegar7964 Před 5 lety

      Yes simply beautiful as she is alone with Debbie Reynolds versions

  • @tcla3854
    @tcla3854 Před 3 lety +105

    THAT deserved a standing ovation. I hope she considers a remake of classic hits. It would be a top seller and introduce young people to real music.

    • @tcla3854
      @tcla3854 Před 2 lety

      @@chaideelove1819 jealous maybe?

    • @tcla3854
      @tcla3854 Před 2 lety +1

      @@chaideelove1819 Beyonce can sing. Barbara Streisand would agree since she hand picked her for the tribute.

    • @chaideelove1819
      @chaideelove1819 Před 2 lety

      She sings....Yeah....

    • @theogoldberg8919
      @theogoldberg8919 Před 6 měsíci

      ​​​​@@tcla3854exactly. Attendees and performers are carefully chosen by the Honorees themselves and Kennedy Center

  • @bck0804
    @bck0804 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a perfect choice for this gorgeous song. Beyoncé never misses-just beautiful.

  • @nicholahouston6470
    @nicholahouston6470 Před 2 lety +25

    Just beautiful performance 😍 when she said an honour to sing for you Miss Streisand ❤️ shows class, respect, an absolute joy to watch and listen, thank you 😊

  • @railehtdoe2907
    @railehtdoe2907 Před 2 lety +359

    Say what you want about Beyonce…but she can sing her ass off and she is beautiful. And she can dance. She doesn’t have to be a genius or a public speaker or whatever hell else people want to knock her for. She is a performer. She sings and the world stops. She works hard and it shows. I can respect that.

  • @guywill7875
    @guywill7875 Před 7 lety +69

    It is stunning that people cannot comprehend how spot on she was singing this song. Her tempo is superb. She took the exact timing of the Streisand version and still sounded note perfect. She slayed.

  • @JCNDCIII
    @JCNDCIII Před 2 lety +28

    Beautiful. So glad she didn't try to "modernize" it. Just a straight, wonderful performance.

  • @user-zo5lo1xw5x
    @user-zo5lo1xw5x Před 3 měsíci +4

    What a beautiful performance!!

  • @june049
    @june049 Před 5 lety +252

    Loved the way she wore her hair up, Barbara’s Signature Look.
    This song brings back so many.... memories!♥️

  • @hollywood101usa
    @hollywood101usa Před 8 lety +42

    I am no big fan of Beyonce, but she absolutely nailed this performance! Not many people can do justice to a Barbra Streisand song, but Beyonce sounds awesome. She stuck close to the original song, but sung it as though it had been written just for her. This is clearly one of her best performances. Great job Beyonce.

    • @MW-ob8jm
      @MW-ob8jm Před 11 měsíci

      She did that song justice. She’s just very talented singer

  • @ivonnerodriguez1323
    @ivonnerodriguez1323 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Amazing I love it Beyoncé hit a home run! She sang beautifully she kept it simple but did not over do it. In my opinion I felt that Mariah might have doctored the song too much. Beyoncé choice of hair style was perfect as well as her mannerisms. You can feel the respect and admiration she has for Barbra. Bravo well done! 😊

  • @tfimperfectangel
    @tfimperfectangel Před rokem +23

    And people were arguing Beyoncé in the Rolling Stone's Top 200 Greatest Singers top 10 list. LOL. Beyoncé is probably the rare few artists that can sing amazingly while performing fantasticly on stage.

  • @efeokposio8013
    @efeokposio8013 Před 8 lety +36

    Silky Smooth... I love this rendition + She's beautiful.

  • @adhityawisadha5206
    @adhityawisadha5206 Před 8 lety +56

    I love her performnce, this version sounded so touching, deep, and meaningful

  • @stevengosling5073
    @stevengosling5073 Před 10 měsíci +1

    They say there isnt singers like there was but this proves they are as good .

  • @robinsmith2118
    @robinsmith2118 Před 7 lety +79

    Beyonce was awesome she stayed with the version Barbara made famous she did that song Justice very good

  • @dasiaamorris5698
    @dasiaamorris5698 Před 7 lety +142

    A queen honoring a queen. This gave me chills.

  • @helenswan2076
    @helenswan2076 Před 2 lety +48

    I’m sure Ms Streisand said “oh wow” when they announced Beyoncé. She has always appreciated other great singers.

    • @Jay-ds2lj
      @Jay-ds2lj Před 2 lety +1

      She wasn’t shocked Barba requested her

    • @Jay-ds2lj
      @Jay-ds2lj Před 2 lety

      Barbra*

    • @patricedecourcy4505
      @patricedecourcy4505 Před 2 lety

      @@Jay-ds2lj :) give the source of this information :)

    • @Hihiimriley
      @Hihiimriley Před rokem +1

      @@patricedecourcy4505 most honorees that's honored at the Kennedy Center Honors requests artists to sing their songs, to my knowledge it's often been like that, Beyonce did it twice (that I know of) so far. Once with Ms. Streisand and another time with Tina Turner. Both wanted Beyonce to perform their songs.

  • @chynnadoll1999
    @chynnadoll1999 Před měsícem

    Beautiful. Barbra is one of my favorite artists. "The Way We Were", is one of my favorite songs. Beyonce gave a perfect tribute! Even took care to pay homage to the iconic hairstyle!!!🥰😉

  • @wotan10950
    @wotan10950 Před 7 lety +18

    Other than Streisand herself, I think this is the best cover of this song I've ever heard.

  • @ff2ff263
    @ff2ff263 Před 7 lety +32

    Very very beautiful. Beys technique is exquisite

  • @bethpeters3187
    @bethpeters3187 Před 2 lety +1

    To sing in front of Barbra Streisand takes guts. She did a great job.

  • @ronalddepesa6221
    @ronalddepesa6221 Před rokem +1

    15 years later and Beyonce is still the deserving super star!

  • @Sttephy30
    @Sttephy30 Před 8 lety +5

    Beyoncé sounded perfect. And, looked very beautiful. No one can sing this masterpiece like Miss Streisand tho. Excellent performance.

    • @brandivosmith
      @brandivosmith Před 7 lety

      I swear I read this comment like 300 times we know that I don't really see the point though

  • @grantwitter5387
    @grantwitter5387 Před 6 lety +7

    2:20 most beautiful notes ever

  • @dawngrzeszczak5173
    @dawngrzeszczak5173 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Barbara approved and anyone that listened would as well .
    Love Beyoncé voice so this was no surprise . ❤So beautiful.

  • @tinamarley3295
    @tinamarley3295 Před 13 dny

    One of the best raw folk singers that died too soon❤❤❤❤

  • @reaunasims
    @reaunasims Před 4 lety +407

    I love how Beyoncé always shows respect towards the music legends before her. Her vocals in this performance is so angelic and soft, gives me chills. Every tribute Beyoncé gave to her idols she bodied it. Her Stevie wonder tribute, Michael Jackson tribute, Tina turner tribute, Etta James tribute and her beautiful ones tribute to prince all were BREATHTAKING!!!

    • @kammo5795
      @kammo5795 Před 2 lety +5

      Don’t forget Destiny’s Child cover of Bee Gees Emotions which was their radio single at the time. They performed it in tribute to Aaliyah after she passed away. There’s a CZcams video of performance.

    • @salheman9842
      @salheman9842 Před 2 lety +2

      And to Diana Ross

    • @keithhicks3006
      @keithhicks3006 Před 2 lety +2

      My first thoughts....chills