Beyoncé - "The Way We Were" (Barbra Streisand Tribute) | 2008 Kennedy Center Honors

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  • Beyoncé pays tribute to Barbra Streisand with a stunning rendition of "The Way We Were" at the 2008 Kennedy Center Honors. Memories!
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  • @quintinharrison1083
    @quintinharrison1083 Před 3 lety +2320

    The fact that Beyoncé did the Tina Turner tribute back in 2005, and then came back to do this tribute for Barbra Streisand... shows not only her versatility as an artist, but solidifies her place amongst the greats.

    • @Anthony-hj1to
      @Anthony-hj1to Před 3 lety +92

      She also did a tribute to and played as Etta James!

    • @quintinharrison1083
      @quintinharrison1083 Před 3 lety +44

      @@Anthony-hj1to Yes, she did! I was referring to her Kennedy Center Honors performances

    • @austingibson5302
      @austingibson5302 Před 3 lety +14

      Just because she did it doesn't mean she was great!

    • @Anthony-hj1to
      @Anthony-hj1to Před 3 lety +40

      @@austingibson5302 and you're referring to what?

    • @Anthony-hj1to
      @Anthony-hj1to Před 3 lety +10

      @@quintinharrison1083 I figured 😂 I just badly wanted to add that additional info haha. Thanks tho! x

  • @Phatcub
    @Phatcub Před 4 lety +1649

    I love when singers with such a distinct voice can pull it back and not overdo the song. Beyonce shows she has range again and can do so much more. Love how she pulled this off.

    • @Housee01
      @Housee01 Před 4 lety +5

      She over did it. Hold the notes straight . She uses endless melisma cuz she can't sing

    • @Lstar07
      @Lstar07 Před 4 lety +85

      Olof Olofersond
      1) She didn’t
      2) She’s done so multiple times, just not here.
      3) *Vibrato, not something everyone can do 🤷‍♂️

    • @rickshawhaytham3279
      @rickshawhaytham3279 Před 4 lety +32

      Straight notes are somewhat harder to sing then spinning notes. And it sounds like she held most notes straight tone and clipped them with vibrato.

    • @Isaac-mz6gx
      @Isaac-mz6gx Před 4 lety +22

      @@Housee01 HAHAHA your so jealous😂😂😂

    • @dickmedownplz1157
      @dickmedownplz1157 Před 4 lety +9

      @@Housee01 u with ur self liked comments are u DEAF

  • @bigtopvoice2197
    @bigtopvoice2197 Před 2 lety +1000

    Beyoncé doesn’t get enough credit for her vocal prowess. She’s an excellent vocalist. Her technique, tone, and interpretative powers are on par with many of the GOATs.

    • @JerryRSun
      @JerryRSun Před 2 lety +53

      Beyonce is not just on par. Her technique is better. Her pitch is more accurate & steady, and her runs are faster, more defined, and more musical than ALL the others. She also has more consistent vibrato in her entire range than a lot of the other ones, and she varries the speed of her vibrato for musical effect as well. Her technique is deeper than most of the other singers.

    • @robherrera1084
      @robherrera1084 Před 2 lety +9

      That is just absurd. She is a multiple Grammy award winner, what credit did you want?

    • @ayyynooo3163
      @ayyynooo3163 Před 2 lety +18

      @@robherrera1084 what’s absurd about it? their speaking about vocals NOT awards which she is extremely underrated and discredited a lot by many when it comes to her being a vocalist simply bc she an entertainer.

    • @robherrera1084
      @robherrera1084 Před 2 lety +5

      @@ayyynooo3163 lol She has been awarded for her VOCAL PERFORMANCE

    • @ayyynooo3163
      @ayyynooo3163 Před 2 lety +7

      @@robherrera1084 yeah she may be awarded for it (like majority of artist) but it doesn’t change the fact that many still considered her some “basic singer” or limited in her vocal abilities when compared to singers who just stand and sing.

  • @anusthing
    @anusthing Před rokem +182

    Beyonce will have her own tribute one day. Legends supporting legends.

  • @majahelena6923
    @majahelena6923 Před 4 lety +1877

    barbra nodding is the biggest compliment, she’s an extremely critical person. 💜 this is really really beautiful

    • @jacquelinepayne4737
      @jacquelinepayne4737 Před 3 lety +9

      IKR

    • @sipnog3528
      @sipnog3528 Před 3 lety +39

      Well it's strange that she should be critical. She is not even a great singer. She is standard like any other singers.
      There are singers that I would expect that from, like Whitney Houston , Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton etc.
      I am not a fan of Beyonce singing(vocals) But I would confidently say she sang this song better than Babra.
      And I must say legendary Gladys Knight sang this song like No One. It should have been her original song. I haven't heard any one singing it better than Gladys, followed by the original Supremes Mary Wilson.
      We are just stuck in stanning and cannot see beyond.

    • @Zanderthegrape
      @Zanderthegrape Před 3 lety +119

      @@sipnog3528 There would not be a Beyonce or a Mariah Carey if Barbra didn't exist. She knows how to hit a note perfectly like all the other talented ladies you have mentioned. Plus she can be critical because she is an actress, producer, director, songwriter, etc. She is a multi-talented artist who has been in the business since 1961. Homegirl gots it xD

    • @sipnog3528
      @sipnog3528 Před 3 lety +26

      @@Zanderthegrape please dont lie.
      How can you even utter those words? There would be no Mariah or Beyonce? Pls dont give credit where its not due. Or is it that Racism thing where whites promote whites no matter what ?
      Excuse me.
      Beyonce is the product of Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner. She studied those Greats to end up what she is as a performer.
      Who in the world knows Barbrah except for European whites and America?
      I will say it Again to you, No female artist will ever sing like Whitney Houston and yes she is black.
      There are many GREAT BLACK ARTISTS that are waaaaaay better than barbra , not just by singing, but by producing classic great songs.
      Stop this nonsense of using black artists to promote luke-warm white artists and give them super than reality titles. You did that even with Elvis Presley even when Michael Jackson rose up from black community to be the best ever King in the world.
      And till today white people are trying to down play the role black artist played in Elvis music success. They wrote the songs but are not given the credit due to them cause a white artist must appear superior .

    • @TheLevantine
      @TheLevantine Před 3 lety +19

      @@Zanderthegrape Mariah wasn't inspired by barbra, Ms Carey far surpassed in every term :)

  • @Macrogue65
    @Macrogue65 Před 4 lety +923

    " it's an honour to sing for you, Ms Streisand"

    • @tishholley-howse9662
      @tishholley-howse9662 Před 4 lety +56

      Shaun Johnson Beyoncé sang exquisitely..and I thought that she had so much respect and class to make this comment to Barbara Streisand after her performance!
      #BeyFan

    • @whatbringsmepeace
      @whatbringsmepeace Před 4 lety +32

      Lovely classy comment. Showed great respect, which Beyone would have, as a singer herself. Beyonce has a beautiful voice but it can't compare with the emotion Streisand conveyed in her own renditions.

    • @saulramirez3056
      @saulramirez3056 Před 3 lety +30

      What a class act!

    • @MahlonEdwards
      @MahlonEdwards Před 3 lety +21

      Class in honor. Class act.

    • @user-uv5ib9mj6b
      @user-uv5ib9mj6b Před 3 lety +14

      Beyoncé is a CLASS act. Flawless!

  • @susanpark7339
    @susanpark7339 Před 3 lety +431

    I think Beyoncé pulled off this song beautifully. It must be difficult to sing a Barbra song in front of Barbra. Both are legendary voices.

    • @mooblink4ever899
      @mooblink4ever899 Před rokem +11

      Bey was holding back in this performance.

    • @loverrboyy2879
      @loverrboyy2879 Před rokem +22

      @@mooblink4ever899 she des that out of respect because she dosent want to make the show about her

    • @jakefriesenjake
      @jakefriesenjake Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@mooblink4ever899absolutely.

    • @TcvsThewrld
      @TcvsThewrld Před 5 měsíci +5

      @@mooblink4ever899yes bey was holding back definitely cuz if she wanted to she could’ve ate that lady up seriously

    • @jumpoff3967
      @jumpoff3967 Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@TcvsThewrld”that lady” is Barbra fucking Streisand😂but i agree that Bey is probably holding back in this

  • @rajmiah554
    @rajmiah554 Před 3 lety +631

    This performance shows how powerful of a vocalist beyonce is . Her vocal range is crazy and She’s holding back

    • @bryancooker175
      @bryancooker175 Před 3 lety +1

      How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker

    • @kortlynx3509
      @kortlynx3509 Před 2 lety +38

      She was definitely holding back

    • @NB-nh2sf
      @NB-nh2sf Před rokem +4

      She def is. But she's a vocalist....

    • @nikibronson133
      @nikibronson133 Před rokem

      Hmm

    • @cameronwilson472
      @cameronwilson472 Před rokem +16

      Never thought about that but she could definitely do more with this song. Her ability to sing soft and have fullness in her voice in every range of this song shows she’s a student. She literally learns!

  • @yww7938
    @yww7938 Před 4 lety +1589

    She should sing more ballads. Her voice is unique and magical!

    • @brityo7176
      @brityo7176 Před 4 lety +55

      yes I have no idea why she turns to the hip hop thing. waste of vocal talent.

    • @msoddballz5763
      @msoddballz5763 Před 3 lety +87

      She has plenty but they are not promoted.

    • @DaniellesDanielle
      @DaniellesDanielle Před 3 lety +67

      roel yo I that’s why people make albums... you’d hear them if you listened.

    • @agusgamalerio9038
      @agusgamalerio9038 Před 3 lety +43

      you should check out her song Sandcastles, a really powerfull ballad

    • @An-eb8uk
      @An-eb8uk Před 3 lety +80

      Her album ‘4’ was filled with ballads lol. Lemonade has quite a few as well. You people are just focusing on singles.

  • @Rosannasfriend
    @Rosannasfriend Před 4 lety +2073

    I just realized that the way Beyoncé is dressed is a tribute to Barbra's character, Fanny Brice, from Funny Girl.

  • @yeahok7772
    @yeahok7772 Před 2 lety +248

    Every last one of Beyoncé’s tributes to the greats are practically flawless. Barbra Streisand, Micheal Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Tina Turner. Her brief but beautiful one to Whitney Houston. Just a well around talented artist.

    • @oscabote
      @oscabote Před rokem +7

      her cover of janet's lets wait a while was also flawless

    • @loverrboyy2879
      @loverrboyy2879 Před rokem

      I keep coming back to hear this version her voice just sounds so nice

    • @hello-wx5vo
      @hello-wx5vo Před rokem +3

      and her cover of Frank Sinatra’s New York

  • @rajmiah554
    @rajmiah554 Před 3 lety +592

    12 years later beyonce is now a LIVING LEGEND herself !!

    • @bryancooker175
      @bryancooker175 Před 3 lety

      How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker

    • @phillycheez6288
      @phillycheez6288 Před 3 lety +9

      Too bad there's no talent out here now for Beyonce to sit @Kennedy Center Honors and cover her(Beyonce)songs 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos
      @Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos Před 3 lety +4

      @@phillycheez6288 there are... Ariana, Tori Kelly, Perrie Edwards, GaGa, Adele etc...

    • @matheuslanerre2895
      @matheuslanerre2895 Před 2 lety +5

      @@phillycheez6288 Have you seen miss Chloe Bailey?

    • @matheuslanerre2895
      @matheuslanerre2895 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos Adele and Gaga (especially Gaga) are already legends...

  • @scottalbers2518
    @scottalbers2518 Před 4 lety +1860

    I have not seen Beyonce sing something this straight. Truly beautiful.

    • @shawnsanders1575
      @shawnsanders1575 Před 4 lety +24

      Prince and luther vandross showed how not to carry her lyrics on just sing and she sounds better than the beginning in her destinys child days

    • @HausOfLuevano
      @HausOfLuevano Před 4 lety +9

      Well done Beyoncé! Truly beautiful

    • @spiritualstars
      @spiritualstars Před 4 lety +11

      Go n listen to her singing ...listen...

    • @Lstar07
      @Lstar07 Před 4 lety +42

      She saves these sorts of vocal performances for tours and televised tributes. Her last tribute, a Stevie Wonder tribute, was in 2015 and she did an incredible job with it:
      m.czcams.com/video/y_pRutlgcOY/video.html

    • @ishmaelbritt281
      @ishmaelbritt281 Před 4 lety +2

      @@shawnsanders1575 i dont understand wym but I'd surely like to find out

  • @melvinbarnett1910
    @melvinbarnett1910 Před 4 lety +622

    If only the music industry realise people actually love when an artist simply sings.

    • @kendraseer5198
      @kendraseer5198 Před 3 lety +33

      Nothing simple about that performance...she took the audience on a journey & sang the song better then it will ever be sung

    • @JM-zk9ou
      @JM-zk9ou Před 2 lety +9

      I agree. I don't like most of Beyoncé's music because I don't the style. If she put out a ballad album, I'd buy it. She has an incredible voice

    • @joeshanahan2919
      @joeshanahan2919 Před rokem

      @@JM-zk9ou just say you hate black music and go. Weirdo.

    • @cameronwilson472
      @cameronwilson472 Před rokem +2

      Cause if Beyonce gon sing, she gon sing!

    • @tlcity
      @tlcity Před měsícem

      well said and that's the reason i listened

  • @iago07
    @iago07 Před 2 lety +393

    There’s so much CONTROL and her extension of notes with subtle vibrato… She’s such a MASTER VOCALIST. I can’t get enough of this woman’s consistency and growth over the decades. 😍

    • @veejonesify
      @veejonesify Před rokem +6

      She still can’t belt like Barbara keeps waiting for her to lol

    • @Cameron-rt4tb
      @Cameron-rt4tb Před 5 měsíci +9

      @@veejonesifyTo say Beyonce can’t belt, ijbol

    • @leif1075
      @leif1075 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@veejonesify what makes you say that?

  • @user-uv5ib9mj6b
    @user-uv5ib9mj6b Před 3 lety +513

    It’s unusual that Beyoncé is rarely mentioned when it comes to commending modern day vocalists. Yet, here she is proving she is a vocal powerhouse and top of that a class A performer and for that she is a modern day LEGEND. She is the Tina Turner of our our time.

    • @blackamagic8618
      @blackamagic8618 Před 3 lety +23

      A star vocalist . She is the only one in this mediocre generation

    • @Joshua-re3xw
      @Joshua-re3xw Před 3 lety +10

      She reminds me nothing of Tina turner

    • @lilyofthevalley9853
      @lilyofthevalley9853 Před 3 lety +9

      @@Joshua-re3xw Maybe you havent seen her work then, her biggest inspiration IS Tina, and Tina loves Bey as well.

    • @Joshua-re3xw
      @Joshua-re3xw Před 3 lety +11

      @@lilyofthevalley9853 she reminds me of Tina performance wise but not singing

    • @joeshanahan2919
      @joeshanahan2919 Před 3 lety +16

      Beyoncé is the best vocalist since her debut. She is truly a legendary vocalist. She will go down as one of the best in history. Her technique and control is unmatched

  • @susanferrazzano1957
    @susanferrazzano1957 Před 4 lety +1244

    Love to see beyonce shift into doing a classics album she would open herself up to a whole new set of fans. She does it beautifully

    • @TheAlfredPlatform
      @TheAlfredPlatform Před 4 lety +27

      Yes that album would be very nice!!

    • @tomjoad4551
      @tomjoad4551 Před 4 lety +29

      Let me guess, more white fans?

    • @IamRocque
      @IamRocque Před 4 lety +1

      Susan Ferrazzano Yassss

    • @IamRocque
      @IamRocque Před 4 lety +66

      Tom Joad No there are many of us black people who would love it as well we are the pioneers of music tbh

    • @2008topshelf
      @2008topshelf Před 4 lety +16

      Agreed. She could really benefit from some of the song writers and producers of that era. Gladys Knight realized that back in the day and went full Streisand and it paid off. Those classics are sung today by adults, and by youth paying homage to adults. They could even be sang by Gladys, still, and Gladys would not appear odd or dated. Beyonce really should put herself on that path so she can be so honored in 30 or 40 years and also have a performing discography for golden years.

  • @pjesf
    @pjesf Před 4 lety +728

    She should sing in this style more often because her voice sounds beautiful. The vibrato, the ebbs and flows - I'm impressed

    • @tommiedam4167
      @tommiedam4167 Před 4 lety +73

      she's honestly one of the best singers to ever grace this earth. She can do mixelodean scales, Arabic melodies, every genre possible and create distortion effortlessly. Last time I saw her live she literally sang Ave Maria in Italian while jumping into trap with Apeshit in which she was rapping faster than Jay-Z 😂

    • @anastasioskalomiris8486
      @anastasioskalomiris8486 Před 3 lety +9

      Yes. You are absolutely right. Beautiful, clear and clean sound. Lovely and lady like, just like La Streisand. Peace.

    • @hsbthree
      @hsbthree Před 3 lety +7

      You should be impressed

    • @pjesf
      @pjesf Před 3 lety

      hsbthree : Sounds like something Kanye would interrupt an award presentation to say

    • @pjesf
      @pjesf Před 3 lety

      Mariah&WhitneyLamb : What are you referring to? I don’t see any comments about straight singing 🤔

  • @LogicallyMinded94
    @LogicallyMinded94 Před 3 lety +408

    Beyonce shut it down!!! Just beautiful. I’m a huge Streisand fan and she did this song justice.

    • @sylvialawrence4431
      @sylvialawrence4431 Před 3 lety +7

      Yes, the "girl" has God-given talent. Hopefully as she ages she'll use it more on styles like this which display it more.

    • @lilyofthevalley9853
      @lilyofthevalley9853 Před 3 lety +17

      @@sylvialawrence4431 She has plenty of songs in this style maybe yall just dont listen...

    • @COSMICCFREQUENCY144
      @COSMICCFREQUENCY144 Před rokem +5

      @sylvia or use your two thumbs to find the performances. She has many,
      All night tidal
      Stevie wonder tribute
      Destiny Child emotions
      Dangerously in love sweet love
      Broken hearted girl
      Ave Maria
      Etc etc

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird Před rokem

      @@COSMICCFREQUENCY144 you have to hit the “reply” button to properly hyperlink the commenter’s name so she’ll receive a notification. She probably never saw your reply…

    • @sabinaagalarova831
      @sabinaagalarova831 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@COSMICCFREQUENCY144WHITNEY HOUSTON super star

  • @terrancesings
    @terrancesings Před rokem +49

    Beyond CLEARLY studied the song and aced the exam. Well done!

  • @hayesmoses7754
    @hayesmoses7754 Před 4 lety +1005

    Beyonce did a perfect job of honoring Streisand's style while employing her own.

    • @jacquelinephillips2030
      @jacquelinephillips2030 Před 4 lety +14

      Hayes Moses she did amazing , i loved it

    • @christinedanser956
      @christinedanser956 Před 4 lety +5

      Yes! Exactly!!

    • @chrislandis6873
      @chrislandis6873 Před 3 lety +6

      she did a wonderful job. mimicked streisand's style. it was nice to actually hear her sing.

    • @mrbear1302
      @mrbear1302 Před 3 lety

      @@chrislandis6873 Lipsync........

    • @normadesmond6017
      @normadesmond6017 Před 3 lety +4

      She was as good as she could be. But listen to Streisand singing this. That's perfection.

  • @paulkim6692
    @paulkim6692 Před 4 lety +1807

    How nerve wracking that may be to sing in front of a legendary perfectionist-Barbra.

    • @christippen
      @christippen Před 4 lety +171

      and get her approval. I mean after all she did request for Beyonce to do it.

    • @chimneysweep0754
      @chimneysweep0754 Před 4 lety +25

      well, she didnt lol. its lip sync. check out how the song starts before she putsthe mic to her mouth

    • @robertmichalscheck3072
      @robertmichalscheck3072 Před 4 lety +25

      chimneysweep07 good eye,you could be right,still good singing even if it’s recorded.

    • @chimneysweep0754
      @chimneysweep0754 Před 4 lety +4

      @@robertmichalscheck3072 ofcourse i mean shes incredible. but maybe she was sick or something idk

    • @robertmichalscheck3072
      @robertmichalscheck3072 Před 4 lety +8

      chimneysweep07 I wouldn’t have caught that mic thing if you didn’t mention it.

  • @deevasquez1171
    @deevasquez1171 Před rokem +295

    Babara Stresissand, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, Tina Turner, when you have specifically been chosen to sing for or with all of these greats it says it all, No other female today or even back then has ever been asked to tribute these Legends, Beyonce is what they want, and she delivers impeccably every single time. She cannot be compared to anyone, she’s in in a league of her own and it’s evident!

    • @eloiseheeks6736
      @eloiseheeks6736 Před 7 měsíci +9

      not just any female. any modern day singer. nobody performs or sings anywhere near her level, male or female.

    • @sabinaagalarova831
      @sabinaagalarova831 Před 5 měsíci +2

      ​@@eloiseheeks6736WHITNEY HOUSTON VOICE

    • @sabinaagalarova831
      @sabinaagalarova831 Před 5 měsíci +1

      WHITNEY HOUSTON LÉGENDAIRE VOICE

    • @marcomarcorodriguez9463
      @marcomarcorodriguez9463 Před 5 měsíci +2

      She also did a Judy Garland tribute singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow and slayed that as well

    • @healthyliving523
      @healthyliving523 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Beyonce can sing but ive heard better

  • @honestangel2
    @honestangel2 Před 2 měsíci +10

    How did this performance not get a standing ovation.

  • @andys013
    @andys013 Před 4 lety +240

    Make no mistake: the girl can sing!

    • @s_.777
      @s_.777 Před 2 lety +10

      anyone denying beyoncé as a vocalist is delusional

  • @Tim.MusicWorldWide
    @Tim.MusicWorldWide Před 4 lety +693

    ― Barbra's eyes rated this performance. Bravo!

    • @josephhill1588
      @josephhill1588 Před 4 lety +6

      Barbara hated it

    • @AnitaD28
      @AnitaD28 Před 4 lety +12

      I couldn’t figure out if she liked it or what!

    • @skygazer6898
      @skygazer6898 Před 4 lety +6

      Tim To be honest, Tim, i dont think Barbara rated it too much.

    • @dawudjibreel6075
      @dawudjibreel6075 Před 4 lety +40

      @@skygazer6898 Nonsense. Throughout Barbara is clearly nodding in appreciation.

    • @skygazer6898
      @skygazer6898 Před 4 lety +2

      @@dawudjibreel6075 No, she is not.

  • @anthonysanders6117
    @anthonysanders6117 Před rokem +121

    Still by far one of Beyoncé’s best vocal performance.

    • @theumbrellaroom5394
      @theumbrellaroom5394 Před rokem +2

      But this wasn't live.

    • @anthonysanders6117
      @anthonysanders6117 Před 8 měsíci +7

      @@theumbrellaroom5394if you knew the story then you’d know your statement is false. Also I didn’t say one of her best live performances I said vocal performances which means it’s her vocals sir. Speak when spoken to

    • @Cameron-rt4tb
      @Cameron-rt4tb Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@theumbrellaroom5394this was live, she actually sang it live twice this night because she didn’t think the first one was her best.

  • @Lawrence_619
    @Lawrence_619 Před rokem +33

    I gotta tell y'all..as a guy born in '68, it goes without saying, Ive seen all of Barbra's greatest moments, be them on film or 'on wax'. And its footage like this, at the Kennedy Center Opera House, in Wash, DC..where I was born, that reminds me of a youth where I ALWAY heard Streisand's voice, right there among people like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Aretha, Sarah Vaughn, Ella, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan/Rufus, any and all Motown stuff, etc..I could go on and on. But her talent was that far-reaching..that the black community LOVED her, just as much as we loved James Brown or Prince. Beyonce' did an incredible job, here...didnt oversing it..just kept it nice and simple and pretty.

  • @ancientname
    @ancientname Před 4 lety +383

    That look:yes! The earrings:yes. The singing: yes. Go, Beyonce.

    • @michelebradley7813
      @michelebradley7813 Před 4 lety +9

      The look is an ode to Barbra's "Funny Girl" Fanny Brice❣

    • @legendhwang889
      @legendhwang889 Před 4 lety +1

      get out of here!!!

    • @theNPcompany
      @theNPcompany Před 4 lety

      @@michelebradley7813 found it thank u...how thoughtful of her czcams.com/video/I6CBzOplwKI/video.html

  • @riderskater7248
    @riderskater7248 Před 3 lety +119

    When Beyonce hit that high note expressing the pain of Love gone wrong it gave me chills! She really can sing this type of song.
    Barbara gave a perfectionist nod of approval.

    • @bryancooker175
      @bryancooker175 Před 3 lety

      How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker

  • @Kibouo
    @Kibouo Před rokem +33

    2:13 the way that note hits Barbara, the ultimate compliment!

  • @EbblePebble_
    @EbblePebble_ Před 3 lety +171

    The amount of times Barbra nodded at Beyoncé singing just proves that Beyoncé has a got such a gifted talent and a stunning voice, you go queen bee! Love you Beyoncé ✊🏻💕💗

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird Před rokem +1

      The “number” of times, not the “amount” of times.

  • @toniarawls6611
    @toniarawls6611 Před 4 lety +1221

    I like this softer Beyonce

    • @rudolphmcneill515
      @rudolphmcneill515 Před 4 lety +20

      So do I.

    • @closgreen70
      @closgreen70 Před 4 lety +67

      I like the ratchet Beyonce..lol partition me please..lol

    • @edwardquaye8312
      @edwardquaye8312 Před 4 lety +19

      Carlos Green Lmaoooooooooo
      Ratchet Bey for the win!!!!

    • @MegaTonyng
      @MegaTonyng Před 4 lety +3

      Me Too

    • @Veronique428
      @Veronique428 Před 4 lety +9

      Surprisingly I do too😅 Usually she oversings most of her own songs and the covers she does🤷🏾‍♀️
      But Beyoncé sleeps on herself as well when she put the sexy vixen and sex symbol before her talent‼️😏

  • @emmamillar8391
    @emmamillar8391 Před 4 lety +325

    This was just utterly STUNNING and when this came out she wasn't even born...I love how she's so respectful just breathtaking....

    • @bryancooker175
      @bryancooker175 Před 3 lety

      How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker

  • @tfimperfectangel
    @tfimperfectangel Před rokem +22

    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.

  • @firefly92581
    @firefly92581 Před 2 lety +134

    I usually hate when songs are redone by someone else but damn Beyoncé did an outstanding job and I love it

  • @rikadenise5434
    @rikadenise5434 Před 4 lety +999

    People be sleeping on Beyonce vocals...she is a real Singer..

    • @MrMd217
      @MrMd217 Před 4 lety +31

      You are so right! She did a fantastic job!

    • @elisagriffith5411
      @elisagriffith5411 Před 4 lety +3

      I have been around to long. Jz Beyonce aren't that fantastic & they're fake. BUT!!! If they with they're status can save our children in foster care and prison system I'm with them. To many nights I called these Prisons & I don't know what to do. I been in system since '72 my husband spent 25 yrs & my daughter in system now. These people don't care. My number is 610+355-6883 please tell me how I can help

    • @joymosley8997
      @joymosley8997 Před 4 lety

      Yup

    • @Veronique428
      @Veronique428 Před 4 lety +13

      Because she oversings most of her own songs and the covers she does🤷🏾‍♀️
      But Beyoncé sleeps on herself as well when she put the sexy vixen and sex symbol before her talent‼️😏

    • @rikadenise5434
      @rikadenise5434 Před 4 lety +38

      Alot of artist don't have the option to over sing any song..cause they can barely sing.. Beyonce has a lot of talents to her credit thats what make her a great entertainer....

  • @scottpersinger2998
    @scottpersinger2998 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Holy Shit!!! I feel like people truly forget what a truly talented musician she is with total control of her instrument.

  • @msredk1
    @msredk1 Před 2 lety +16

    I went to a performing arts high school back in the late 80s. I auditioned for the music theater program in my 11th grade year with this song. None of my classmates had ever heard me sing before... My best friend played the piano while I sang, At the end of the song everyone was standing up cheering... One of my best memories...

  • @abbiegoldstone4516
    @abbiegoldstone4516 Před 2 lety +28

    I’m not even a Beyoncé fan but it’s just something about the way she sings this song it’s beautiful

  • @michaeldean9338
    @michaeldean9338 Před 4 lety +633

    ...AND THEN. you get 'the' Nod from Streisand. Put THAT on your resume. PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYER: "... Destiny's Child, sang lead, a couple movies, a few Grammys. Impressive. And I notice that you've received a nod from Ms. Streisand. When can you start?"

    • @miriammitchell1356
      @miriammitchell1356 Před 4 lety +9

      Michael Dean Lol, that was awesome

    • @originaldeftom
      @originaldeftom Před 4 lety +9

      Brilliant analogy!

    • @patsyferrer
      @patsyferrer Před 4 lety +6

      this is so true she can be very critical of those so covers her songs. But hey that's our Barbra!

    • @jorgesoler7753
      @jorgesoler7753 Před 4 lety +3

      AND morgan "the voice of god" freeman was digging it too!!

    • @myrlandefrancois9256
      @myrlandefrancois9256 Před 3 lety +2

      Well said yet its hilarious 🤣🤣🤣😭😭

  • @ungoliver
    @ungoliver Před 4 lety +81

    she perfectioned her musicianship to a level that she can sing everything. She's so versatile. I love this cover, her voice sounds so honest.

  • @IsaiahCarroll95
    @IsaiahCarroll95 Před 3 lety +28

    Beyoncé is a very critical person herself with her performances... I'm sure she knew the assignment and excuted it BEAUTIFULY.

  • @Michelle-bb5bw
    @Michelle-bb5bw Před 3 lety +30

    How respectful of Bey to acknowledge Babs with the honor! Shows how classy and such a beautiful soul Bey has. Very impressive.

  • @guywill7875
    @guywill7875 Před 4 lety +41

    If Beyonce never sang another song she totally cemented her place in musical history here. This is a woman making love to you in a song. She even got the exact tempo down and knew the places in the song where there are key changes. Barbra was also impressed. Huge validation of a great performer to a performer.

  • @musika7713
    @musika7713 Před 3 lety +90

    Is there a genre she hasn't covered? Simply beautiful.

    • @KamalIsaiahMorales
      @KamalIsaiahMorales Před 2 lety +8

      Right!!! It kills me when they say she CANT sing? Like what artist(mainstream) that you know that can do ANYYY genre 😍

  • @yhideit4427
    @yhideit4427 Před 3 lety +80

    This reminds me just how incredibly gifted Beyonce is with her voice.

  • @eusebiojimenez6722
    @eusebiojimenez6722 Před 3 lety +34

    Beyoncé Passed the exam with excellent notes to a very demanding teacher. My respect.

  • @rashadwalker7203
    @rashadwalker7203 Před 4 lety +284

    Great job Beyoncé! Loved seeing Barbra’s nods of approval throughout the performance!
    Not sure why it’s so hard for people to give a positive comment without all the (I’m not a fan or she’s no Barbra.... It was a tribute not a competition 🙄🙄🙄

  • @zzoila9779
    @zzoila9779 Před 4 lety +55

    This is not an easy song to sing! It requires a long range and grace to perform continuity with those notes. Beyoncé did it all, adding her beautiful present and carisma! It was perfect!

  • @D_slade
    @D_slade Před rokem +29

    She’s so criminally underrated as a vocalist by the general public…

  • @scm0717
    @scm0717 Před 3 lety +41

    Beyonce does this song justice. Beautifully done.

  • @carollipton4584
    @carollipton4584 Před 4 lety +90

    Beyonce did an amazing job of singing one of Streisand's signature song. Her voice was just gorgeous and her outfit. a stunning tribute to Streisand's characters.

    • @bryancooker175
      @bryancooker175 Před 3 lety

      How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker

  • @jeremykarnik2859
    @jeremykarnik2859 Před 3 lety +70

    This was flawless. I love this more softer side of Beyoncé.

  • @ShaanSachdev
    @ShaanSachdev Před rokem +8

    Whenever I'm struggling at the gym, I use Barb's nod at 2:15 to get myself to the finish line

  • @ciarrajohnson3849
    @ciarrajohnson3849 Před 6 měsíci +4

    This will never fkn get old. Something popped up yesterday, Barbra saying Bey murked that shit (that was masterful. The beginning and the end…❓⁉️OMG). Imagine that NOW👊🏿👊🏿♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @robertmann70
    @robertmann70 Před 4 lety +67

    Beyonce pulled this off beautifully. From the hair to the earrings to the singing. Classic. No one can do it better .

  • @prof32
    @prof32 Před 4 lety +224

    Bravo!! This is the kind of singing I miss. Beyonce did an exquisite job honoring Barbra and not trying to make it something it isn't, which too many young singers try to do. Just sing the melody and that will be enough.

    • @ladyboywonder9139
      @ladyboywonder9139 Před 4 lety +2

      prof32 well yes and no
      Music his like language and anything art it’s meant to evolve WITH us , otherwise we would all still be living in the Middle Ages
      This tribute was great and classic tho

    • @darrylmilling2747
      @darrylmilling2747 Před 4 lety +8

      I'm not a Beyonce fan but she ate this up and I love it

    • @brentchavis9016
      @brentchavis9016 Před 3 lety +4

      It is called phrasing. Diana Ross was a genius at it. A less powerful singer can still create magic.

    • @bluedalia1114
      @bluedalia1114 Před 2 lety

      @@brentchavis9016 Beyonce is A star vocalist lol

  • @marianospears3626
    @marianospears3626 Před rokem +5

    I love the homage she payed with the hairdo and the dress and earrings!! Very much my man from funny girl!! Beautiful cover Queen B

  • @a.martin6789
    @a.martin6789 Před 2 lety +11

    I would love to see her do a whole album where it's nothing but her favorite ballads and Broadway showtunes cuz you know she has them

  • @juliechristjohn-breckley9564

    Beautiful, clean, clear and simply beautiful

    • @puiamarey638
      @puiamarey638 Před 4 lety

      yeah lip syncing sounds like that. 0.01 is where the receipts are

    • @djadams9867
      @djadams9867 Před 4 lety +9

      Puia Marey Kennedy center doesn’t allow lip syncing. But you tried it

    • @puiamarey638
      @puiamarey638 Před 4 lety

      @@djadams9867 so what appends at 0:01 ? does the sound magically goes to mic with the touch of her hand? u can ignore the facts but dont expect the rest of the world to believe u!

    • @factpreacher5691
      @factpreacher5691 Před 3 lety +2

      @@puiamarey638 it was an edit mistake, kennedy doesn't allow lipping and that song is too hard tp lip very slow. It's very obvious tho that Beyonce singing live. And who the fuck will lip infront of Barbara? Nobody

    • @mrbear1302
      @mrbear1302 Před 3 lety

      @@factpreacher5691 Bee that is who.

  • @AnitaD28
    @AnitaD28 Před 4 lety +117

    I didn’t know her voice sounded like this? 💁🏻
    Absolutely beautiful voice.

    • @taytayk.3571
      @taytayk.3571 Před 3 lety +3

      leandro silva she was 24 in that performance and Beyoncé is 39, not 40.

    • @iantuition
      @iantuition Před 3 lety +2

      @@taytayk.3571 38 lol. She'll be 39 in two months

    • @mrbear1302
      @mrbear1302 Před 3 lety +3

      It's a lipsync..... look at 0:01

    • @Markpierce2674
      @Markpierce2674 Před 3 lety +10

      mrbear1302 no it’s not you can’t lip sync at the Kennedy honors

    • @redzoom7857
      @redzoom7857 Před 3 lety

      @@Rsilva-nv4vp She's 39....

  • @daniellondono6688
    @daniellondono6688 Před 3 lety +43

    Imagine a vocal legend like Mrs. Streisand appreciating your singing and interpretation. I think Beyoncé was so glad.

  • @odehyahgough-israel4911
    @odehyahgough-israel4911 Před 3 lety +168

    I like that Beyoncé showed respect to her Elder and said “it is an honor to sing for you, MS. STREISAND.” Shows good home training.

  • @trevorbrit2300
    @trevorbrit2300 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Beyonce's tribute to Streisand with her rendition of the immortal classic, "Memories" was just amazingly out of this world! And don't ANYONE dare to suggest Beyonce can't sing! THIS performance shows otherwise!

  • @debmann6145
    @debmann6145 Před 2 lety +6

    Barbara smiling and her husband, James Brolin, grinning from ear to ear was a such a big approval! My first time listening to this rendition. Beyonce slayed that song! Bravo!!

  • @jayraynido
    @jayraynido Před 2 lety +69

    Hmmm I am listening to this on repeat. This is probably one of my favorite Beyoncé performances. Just simply sublime. Her versatility and artistry are incredible!

  • @Shalela
    @Shalela Před 5 měsíci +8

    Beyonce’s voice is truly remarkable she is an amazing vocalist and her rendition of this song is simple breathtaking

  • @PatLetford
    @PatLetford Před 4 lety +25

    I love that Ms Streisand is literally singing and breathing every note of the song. From around the 2:15 mark, you can actually see her head move with the rise and fall of notes.
    Beyonce has put her own spin on the song too. Its stunning

    • @iantuition
      @iantuition Před rokem +3

      I love how you can see that she was _waiting_ for that part to see how Beyoncé would handle it, and then you can see that she not only approved but was pleased.
      apparently she had seen her do it before this performance and didn't like it as much. she said "I didn't think it was good enough _for her"_ she thought she could do better. clearly she did.

  • @diomi
    @diomi Před 2 lety +56

    Barbara said Beyoncé sang this twice that night. She also said that Beyonce’ wanted to sing it again, maybe because she felt she could’ve done better? Either way, Beyoncé is a perfectionist and this performance is absolutely breathtaking. Beyoncé is the best vocalist of our generation and Barbara nodding her head through this performance, clearly states that as well.

    • @chinkayeok6117
      @chinkayeok6117 Před 2 lety +1

      Nodding but without smiling....I don't think Barbra approves very much

    • @wimbletone
      @wimbletone Před 2 lety +12

      @@chinkayeok6117 Nice, did Barbra tell you that?

    • @meowal1192
      @meowal1192 Před 2 lety

      @@chinkayeok6117 she almost cried

    • @addisonfischer9461
      @addisonfischer9461 Před 2 lety +3

      @@wimbletone she said that in a interview recently

    • @j.d.matthews3058
      @j.d.matthews3058 Před 2 lety +2

      She said Beyonce sand this song twice but it wasn’t that night. She sang it before somewhere else another event

  • @TheNawlinzNative
    @TheNawlinzNative Před 3 lety +20

    I can see this young lady doing an amazing job acting in a modern remake of the film. Stunning.

  • @bestdisco1979
    @bestdisco1979 Před 2 lety +10

    It’s great to hear Beyoncé sing a song straight as written with all those vocal gymnastics. Brilliant

  • @taelove16
    @taelove16 Před 2 lety +8

    Beyoncé notes and breath control moved Barbara head🥰

  • @BertKrus
    @BertKrus Před rokem +11

    Just great to hear Beyonce sing in classic way!

  • @brentchavis9016
    @brentchavis9016 Před 3 lety +33

    That was a classy performance and acknowledgement of a legend from a young one still in her prime. Loved the Fanny Bryce gown and hair. Beyonce's voice is much more pure than many think. Great job!

  • @RonnieD1970
    @RonnieD1970 Před 2 lety +19

    Beyoncé is mega world class star and I STILL think she is underrated. How is that possible?,.,

  • @lesjones7818
    @lesjones7818 Před 4 lety +35

    Beyonce is a vocalist!!!!! people really think she can’t sing and it’s annoys tf outta me, she’s a all around ENTERTAINER TRIPLE THREAT

    • @ishmaelbritt281
      @ishmaelbritt281 Před 4 lety +1

      Naah she's just and only a singer.
      Not an amazing actress whatsoever but indeed a great singer

    • @chevon1920
      @chevon1920 Před 3 lety

      Ishmael Britt agreed, she’s a horrendous actress, it she can sing, l9l

    • @Gameworks1407
      @Gameworks1407 Před 3 lety

      @@chevon1920 cadillac records says otherwise, but her recent projects say she's more interested in directing than anything else.

    • @dlw1221
      @dlw1221 Před 3 lety

      sorry The only real triple threat here is Barbara Streisand and shes got the Emmy Oscar and Tony's to prove it.

  • @factpreacher5691
    @factpreacher5691 Před 3 lety +33

    This is just so beautiful and what makes it more amazing is that Beyonce did adjust her singing style to honor Ms. Barbara. Bravo!
    Edit: Who ever said Beyonce can't sing deserves some hearing aid!

  • @melanitremblay2070
    @melanitremblay2070 Před rokem +22

    Hauntingly beautiful! Facial expressions are exceptional - she feels each note.

  • @santorini3270
    @santorini3270 Před rokem +4

    There's no like Beyonce alive she's unic she's fabulous she sounds like an angel

  • @artistpr5386
    @artistpr5386 Před 3 lety +20

    Ok this made me tear up almost as much as Streisand's version, so she did a great job!

  • @orlybabe
    @orlybabe Před 3 lety +8

    Every time I hear this song it takes me back to the movie, when Barbra brushes Robert Redford’s hair away and says, “Your girl is lovely, Hubbell”

    • @bryancooker175
      @bryancooker175 Před 3 lety +1

      How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker

  • @kurbatska
    @kurbatska Před 2 lety +5

    This music makes you sound and look like a Star. And her hair, make up, dress, earrings, voice, everything is perfect! Lord, where is the music like that?

  • @jae6506
    @jae6506 Před 2 lety +33

    Always a pleasure to discover a performance of hers that I haven’t yet seen☺️ Honoring the legend that is Barbra Streisand was cementing Beyoncé’s own legendary status. Beautiful to hear her voice at its most pure state✨

  • @Meadowwing
    @Meadowwing Před 3 lety +13

    Beyonce is certainly a legend in her own right and for her to be so courteous and dignified not only in her performance but in her comment of praise to Streisand ... she was like a little girl in the way she said it was an honor to sing for her..I can tell that she has respected Streisand's work that makes me I want to listen to more Beyonce

  • @riderskater7248
    @riderskater7248 Před 3 lety +8

    Wow, Beyonce's cover of that song was breath taking! So much texture and strength in her voice. You could feel the pain expressed when hitting the high notes. Barbara was nodding her head and saying YES that is how it's done. One super star listening to another one.

  • @timothyleon558
    @timothyleon558 Před rokem +11

    Standing stoically in place. Beautiful in every respect. Honoring the song and the singer as really very few could. Regal beyond words. Barbara knows this lady delivered on what was her epic song.

  • @charlestongirlforever1584

    People need to STOP comparing one artist’s voice to another! It’s a TRIBUTE!! Of course, one singer isn’t going to sound like another and of course, Barbara sings it beautifully, but Beyonce’ did a wonderful job. I can’t imagine the pressure she was under, yet it was a classy, beautiful tribute and Beyonce’ is stunning!!!

  • @valeriestewart1578
    @valeriestewart1578 Před 4 lety +26

    Every note Bey puts infront of a word that makes the song is Amazing......she has Sheer Style....Class....Hip Hop.....Jazzy......Gospel whatever she takes it to a 100% level! I'm sure she was honored to be a part of this event!

    • @bryancooker175
      @bryancooker175 Před 3 lety

      How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker

  • @OurFantasyLife
    @OurFantasyLife Před 4 lety +39

    She was singing this straight into Barbra's soul, audience be damned lol

  • @karenovalasiti7819
    @karenovalasiti7819 Před 2 lety +4

    What can this woman not sing???

  • @eastbackbay
    @eastbackbay Před 2 lety +14

    It sounded as if Beyoncé herself had written and sang it the first time, like her own song, not a tribute. Amazing !

  • @AndrewSmith-uz8bg
    @AndrewSmith-uz8bg Před 2 lety +17

    A beautiful rendition by Beyonce!

  • @jokosutono9697
    @jokosutono9697 Před 3 lety +11

    When I have a bad day, I always listen to this. Perfect.

  • @lukethomas658
    @lukethomas658 Před 3 měsíci +1

    She really nailed it. The right amount of restraint, and mixing respect with her own interpretation.

  • @bluephoneix9073
    @bluephoneix9073 Před rokem +7

    It’s a crime to say this woman can’t SING

  • @Someonesaidthis
    @Someonesaidthis Před 4 lety +83

    Ummmm, Beyoncé needs to do more musicals.

  • @jennyjones3978
    @jennyjones3978 Před 2 lety +7

    She look and sound just beautiful!❤️❤️

  • @MahlonEdwards
    @MahlonEdwards Před 3 lety +68

    While Barbra Streisand's stands alone and is a gem I actually prefer Beyonce's tone,pitch & vibrato to hers. Without the one we wouldn't have the other. Without the other we wouldn't have this. Stellar rendition and classy closing words: It's an honor to sing for you Ms. Streisand.

    • @odettefillon2088
      @odettefillon2088 Před 3 lety

      I didn't know that beyonce tone. bravo madam very nice vibrato. I like her soft voice, when she sings high sweet; I prefer her soft voice mixed with her full voice .. I find her full voice when she sings loud quite flat .. I did not know this facet of her voice. magnificent

    • @takemyhand1988
      @takemyhand1988 Před 2 lety +1

      Both of their pitch are correct, if anything Barbra is more perfect centred. Pitch is subjective. But tone and vibrato is your preference

  • @eduardosanchez3858
    @eduardosanchez3858 Před 2 lety +6

    Wow!! She sounds beautiful!!