Usher Sings "Georgia on My Mind"

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  • čas přidán 25. 02. 2016
  • Usher sings "Georgia on My Mind" in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."

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  • @lukethomas658
    @lukethomas658 Před 3 lety +180

    Beautiful version! He doesn't oversing it, and the band and backup singers are amazing.

  • @ellenpotter7768
    @ellenpotter7768 Před 3 lety +576

    Georgia is on all of our minds tonight

  • @taylornicole7675
    @taylornicole7675 Před 7 lety +41

    No matter what anybody says, I think Usher did fantastic on this. The musicians also did AMAZING. Chills.

  • @GWozzie3
    @GWozzie3 Před 7 lety +125

    How exquisitely Usher sings this. So wonderful to hear such depth beyond his amazing R&B and pop work. Gx

    • @MultiGolf1234
      @MultiGolf1234 Před 2 lety +3

      he reminds me of myself not lol brilliant

  • @laawaer7265
    @laawaer7265 Před 4 lety +56

    These old songs get sweeter as they years go by.

  • @LittleMaster1
    @LittleMaster1 Před 3 lety +142

    yes indeed...
    listening to this with hope the result will flip and turn blue anytime now..

  • @oceaser6977
    @oceaser6977 Před 3 lety +24

    Usher has so much talent. Handsome, charismatic and steadily improving as an artist. He should be so much bigger than he is rn

  • @ballwizz23
    @ballwizz23 Před 5 lety +711

    Two things:
    1. How does this man not age?
    2. Can we give some props to the orchestra? Because they killed that.

    • @lottasunshine1325
      @lottasunshine1325 Před 4 lety +11

      He was only in his thirties when he performed this song in 2016. He started his career at a very young age. I remember seeing him compete on the show "Star Search" when he was a kid.

    • @tommyrojas1571
      @tommyrojas1571 Před 4 lety +3

      THEY SURE DID ESPECIALLY THE BASSIST!

    • @jerry2567
      @jerry2567 Před 4 lety +12

      Ballwiz 23 it’s a jazz band/ Big band. An orchestra contains largely strings and varieties from almost every musical family

    • @mariolawrence8814
      @mariolawrence8814 Před 3 lety +1

      Sang beautifully

    • @marmar7222
      @marmar7222 Před 3 lety +13

      Black don't crack

  • @thevidkid999
    @thevidkid999 Před 7 lety +261

    That piano fill at 2:08 was classy as fuck

  • @leoooooo581
    @leoooooo581 Před 7 lety +22

    Dang soo dope! Why cant musicians and vocalist play music like this today!!

    • @cds957
      @cds957 Před 5 dny

      It's because we've lost it, today's music has no melody or meaning,.. just sayin.

  • @susannaaurelio3160
    @susannaaurelio3160 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Wow usher this version takes my breath away. So soulful

  • @angelbabysqueaky3985
    @angelbabysqueaky3985 Před 11 měsíci +32

    It was a very sad time for me and for millions of Ray Charles fans . Usher did a great rendition of "Geogia On My Mind."

  • @jmarie6128
    @jmarie6128 Před 3 lety +71

    Usher can really sing anything...Such a pure voice💖

    • @LynnOrwig
      @LynnOrwig Před 8 měsíci +1

      A real true voice melts you gives me the shivers so does Ray too tho

  • @MotherMayhem2x
    @MotherMayhem2x Před 3 lety +29

    I can’t be mad at any version of this BEAUTIFUL song.

  • @jt3644
    @jt3644 Před 6 lety +58

    The musical arrangement on this is just perfect! There is everything.

  • @peterjones102
    @peterjones102 Před 5 lety +33

    Usher, you have been, you are, and always will be the Man! respect you, my brother!!!!! keep blessing the world with your gifts!

    • @disneyam2927
      @disneyam2927 Před 2 lety

      One of my favorite song of the era awesome .

  • @GeorgiaLeeBeauty
    @GeorgiaLeeBeauty Před 7 lety +815

    hes singing the song mt dad used to sing to me amd named me from 😢😍😍👌

  • @quickdrawmcgraw4110
    @quickdrawmcgraw4110 Před 4 lety +16

    This guy is a great singer. A tasteful, understated tribute to a master.

  • @Crissy1838
    @Crissy1838 Před 6 lety +327

    People STOP comparing! Usher wasn't trying to be better than Ray Charles.. he did an awesome tribute! He deserves mad props for choosing to sing this iconic song in front of the FIRST black president!!

    • @xxername
      @xxername Před 5 lety +2

      who said we were comparing

    • @user-rr8io7gk1b
      @user-rr8io7gk1b Před 4 lety

      C&C 2014 props are things in movies.. mad is insanity

    • @johnnyflyover2778
      @johnnyflyover2778 Před 3 lety +2

      He's just not very good.

    • @Crissy1838
      @Crissy1838 Před 3 lety +12

      Y’all are seriously judgemental. None of you could do what Usher did....

    • @yacinebenbel5124
      @yacinebenbel5124 Před 3 lety

      I agree with you, what a good answer

  • @madonnajohnson8099
    @madonnajohnson8099 Před 2 lety +21

    He sang that song well and the band played well! Great job! Enjoyed listening; it ministered to my soul!

  • @sandrabryant4890
    @sandrabryant4890 Před 3 lety +12

    Yes, he put his own twist to the song, which shows his awesome talent and versatility, a true Artist! Hats off to you Usher !! 👏 🙌 👌

  • @idamelroseshoufler9921
    @idamelroseshoufler9921 Před rokem +9

    I love Usher and this is absolutely beautiful!

  • @francisconeto2740
    @francisconeto2740 Před 3 lety +17

    I confess right here I'd never had thought I'd see him singing this song and so good!

  • @dlmerton
    @dlmerton Před 3 lety +5

    a fireplace, a glass of merlot & this! Heaven.

  • @luminyam6145
    @luminyam6145 Před 3 lety +27

    Oh my god, I just watched this, tears pouring down my cheeks, so damned good.

  • @brianhines1452
    @brianhines1452 Před 6 lety +23

    Great Job Usher!!! He did Ray Charles justice on this cover. This song makes me wanna visit the State Of Georgia one day.

  • @patriciabennett1819
    @patriciabennett1819 Před 5 lety +8

    I like this song so much. Usher did a excellent rendition. Wow I think he is a first class artist. To sing this song is challenging. Ray Charles a wonderful artist . Usher should be proud as he accomplished it with such confidence. Thank you so very much

  • @livia-cy2zo
    @livia-cy2zo Před 7 lety +31

    One of my favorite songs of all time, Ray's. But Usher did it justice, he did it GREAT.

  • @BrianJMusic828
    @BrianJMusic828 Před 8 lety +94

    Amazing. Performance by Usher!!💯👑

  • @LwaziNzimande
    @LwaziNzimande Před 7 lety +407

    Obviously Jammie Foxx was born to RESING this Song,
    but come on people... Usher did well

    • @vickigraves859
      @vickigraves859 Před 5 lety +7

      However, Jaime was paid to be Ray I am still amazes at that performace. The new generation is Putting the "Spin " on older music...USHER is his own star .....

    • @natashaw9360
      @natashaw9360 Před 3 lety

      Yaaassssss

    • @hzlkelly
      @hzlkelly Před 3 lety

      😂😂😂 emphasis on resing

    • @aliciag946
      @aliciag946 Před 3 lety +1

      If you can sing it will be great either way, Jaime can't be everywhere to sing this song 😂

    • @b-ballstore8751
      @b-ballstore8751 Před 3 lety +2

      Jamie foxx didnt sing this in the movie

  • @TheOneTwitchingDeadGirl
    @TheOneTwitchingDeadGirl Před 5 lety +9

    This is possibly the greatest thing I'll ever see/hear in my lifetime as far as music goes.

  • @jotat1046
    @jotat1046 Před 7 lety +78

    ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST SONGS

    • @mishomisho4976
      @mishomisho4976 Před 7 lety +1

      JANETADEU DA SILVA Silva
      What is that song about? Georgia as country next to the black sea or as a state ?

    • @terrigaines1812
      @terrigaines1812 Před 7 lety +4

      MiShO mIsHo Georgia, as in the southern United States.

  • @dablackcypress9368
    @dablackcypress9368 Před 6 lety +66

    Let's appreciate the background singers for a bit😭💗 love usher, my booo

    • @cristylugo12
      @cristylugo12 Před 4 lety +1

      Munchie & Shelea!! They sing BG for Stevie Wonder too. They are amazing

  • @lecirdec
    @lecirdec Před 4 lety +23

    Usher did the damn thing! That boy can Sang!

    • @oceaser6977
      @oceaser6977 Před 3 lety +1

      He came a long way bc at first when he came out he really couldn’t.
      That’s the difference betw someone that makes music and an artist - constantly improving their craft

  • @reyesjohn3096
    @reyesjohn3096 Před 7 lety +2

    its just nice to hear pop singers sing these kind of classic songs where in they could prove that they could sing anykind o songs,,, hands down to this cover of usher!! you just brought me to 70s man.....

  • @josieteresi6653
    @josieteresi6653 Před 7 lety +18

    I'm so proud of Usher......he is so talented and heartfelt in everything he does. I just wish it were a little louder. But thanks. I adore GA myself and its people

  • @aissatasylla9888
    @aissatasylla9888 Před 3 lety +10

    Georgia is definitely on my mind tonight.

  • @alexandratache2144
    @alexandratache2144 Před 7 lety +13

    Thats one of my favourites songs! I love it! 😍😍

  • @lynettebeckles9842
    @lynettebeckles9842 Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent Usher. I could listen to you sing this kind of music all day. I hear you Shelea in the background. It's nice to hear Usher really just sing.

    • @derekkess2585
      @derekkess2585 Před 2 lety

      it's addictive listening to these song, Unfortunately, artist today have no inspiration and no talent for music. Is this your favorite song?

  • @idamelroseshoufler2188
    @idamelroseshoufler2188 Před 6 lety +2

    So beautiful,,,Made me cry. Sang with so much passion. I pra;y that this is not the last time we will hear Usher sing this great old standard,

  • @jeniciarivera5566
    @jeniciarivera5566 Před 2 lety +9

    Beautiful rendition!! Ray Charles would be proud of Usher.

  • @Rosedaleb1
    @Rosedaleb1 Před 7 lety +34

    Usher can sing🎼💕🎶

  • @dilshanperera736
    @dilshanperera736 Před 3 lety +9

    Yeah, who would have thought, especially sweet this morning in the USofA 😇 Here’s to you all at the dawning of a new era and new beginnings from a half a world away in New Zealand ♥️

  • @MacMalte
    @MacMalte Před 6 lety +2

    Music is something soo great, can´t believe, how much connecting i feel listen to all this lovely sounds.

  • @flirnk302
    @flirnk302 Před 3 lety +30

    I'm here, day of the run-offs, and saying my prayers with this in background. Please oh please Georgia you sweet peach you...lets go blue

    • @rfaith590
      @rfaith590 Před 3 lety +1

      Blue all the way!!! Victory Hallelujah Jesus!!!!!

    • @jameshrouda9797
      @jameshrouda9797 Před 3 lety

      What do you expect from that?

    • @robertrstevens
      @robertrstevens Před 3 lety

      ... and, we're privileged by Providence, the good people of Georgia prevailed. Democracy Continues!

  • @goshido100
    @goshido100 Před 6 lety +4

    what an honor, for usher aswell as for the listeners. nostalgia hittin hard

  • @vanessalaurence1597
    @vanessalaurence1597 Před 4 lety +21

    I always enjoyed Usher singing better when singing from the heart ❤️ so clear & soulfully!

  • @jackiemrowell4667
    @jackiemrowell4667 Před 2 lety +1

    Good rendition of the song
    So cool.compose and classical
    Well done usher and the orchestra band.
    Music sweet nuh cook food.

  • @kevinwarhurst7010
    @kevinwarhurst7010 Před 6 lety +5

    I really don't know of any Usher songs, but wow can he sing! I love this song from many years ago, and this guy did a great job!

  • @leeconverse9393
    @leeconverse9393 Před 2 lety +183

    I miss all of the wonderful cultural activities at The White House we had under the Obama administration.

  • @Deordra121
    @Deordra121 Před 7 lety +1

    As an Atlanta native and resident, this songs means so much.

  • @lyntrellratleff1703
    @lyntrellratleff1703 Před 6 lety +2

    That voice is always on point!

  • @Turkiye958
    @Turkiye958 Před 4 lety +55

    Usher wasn’t trying to be Ray Charles he wanted to sing it how he can sing it...nice

  • @eddiesongwriter
    @eddiesongwriter Před 4 lety +5

    The essence of cool right there, every one of them, beautiful.

  • @therealbabyboy1700
    @therealbabyboy1700 Před 7 lety +5

    I started singing like 10 years ago cause usher's singing I knew I had it in me to! But, he still got it 1 time for USHER

  • @trichandler78
    @trichandler78 Před 7 lety +8

    awesome job Usher

  • @yahchilyah
    @yahchilyah Před 6 lety +10

    Many artists tend to try to over sing the hits of great artists. Sometimes it wise to back off and sing a tribute to the great artist. You can't out sing them, so give honor and respect by a good rendition. Usher did that. I have listened to this multiple times because he sang it "sweet"!

    • @laundryhamper8073
      @laundryhamper8073 Před 8 měsíci

      Do you know why I like to over sing songs? Because I know how to sang! Sing and I did it in front of you august 28, 2023! Now pay the lady for the hair bitch! I did mine myself!

  • @emmajones8838
    @emmajones8838 Před 5 lety +4

    Love him did a good job beautiful

  • @paulanderson346
    @paulanderson346 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful voice Usher !

  • @gabrielav7587
    @gabrielav7587 Před 7 lety

    😍😍😍 His voice and this song!

  • @lilianelubaki539
    @lilianelubaki539 Před 6 lety +5

    Georgia on my mind in the Collector: a "timeless". Love Ray (RIP) and love Usher

  • @carlaporpora4659
    @carlaporpora4659 Před 7 lety +11

    Voz Maravilhosa!!!!!

  • @kathleenburke4553
    @kathleenburke4553 Před 2 lety +1

    That was awesome!! Love Usher❤️

    • @petlovers1836
      @petlovers1836 Před 2 lety

      He’s really amazing and talented
      Hi Kathleen how are you doing

  • @Babeth8300
    @Babeth8300 Před 7 lety +3

    His sober interpretation give it more force and class Usher is fantasitic in blues and R&B...and so elegant!

  • @sherrycanon7582
    @sherrycanon7582 Před 2 lety +4

    Beautiful! Who knew Usher had this extraordinary range.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @babyrjbaby6178
    @babyrjbaby6178 Před 2 lety +8

    Lindo de ouvir...passaria toda noite curtindo esse som!!!😍

  • @pamelahargrove1918
    @pamelahargrove1918 Před 4 lety

    He always look classy, ageless, elegant, sing effortless... King of Rb 2020... Keep singing usher....Legend forever..

  • @debbieskilling6011
    @debbieskilling6011 Před 8 lety +1

    awesome performance by usher....

  • @edisoncadenas2994
    @edisoncadenas2994 Před 6 lety +3

    I love the song ☺️

  • @kathysquared
    @kathysquared Před 3 lety +7

    LOVE Georgia and this version of the great song. With a bow to Jimmy Carter, Ray Charles, and most recently Stacy Abrams, Brad Raffensperger, Raphael Warnock, and Jon Ossoff. Thank you!

  • @augustogabrielrodrigues598

    Damn.such voice!

  • @chariotwofilthy8374
    @chariotwofilthy8374 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi edagdwg thanks You tube for sharing this story of what happens when you enjoy this man singing god bless him Linda j peace only God can make you feel were you come from the bless Ray Charles linda j. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️

  • @rspilikina2201
    @rspilikina2201 Před 3 lety +5

    Georgia on our minds again tonight!! Come on Georgia we know you can!! 💙💙💙

  • @NK-fl4ox
    @NK-fl4ox Před 6 lety +4

    King of r&b 😘

  • @lucasroberto3218
    @lucasroberto3218 Před 7 lety +2

    absolutely perfect 👌

  • @nonamegiven56
    @nonamegiven56 Před 3 lety +1

    Sang Ursher! Now who in the world would give this melody a thumbs down? He did an absolutely beautiful job.

  • @chloetroub1428
    @chloetroub1428 Před 8 lety +3

    This does not disappoint!!

  • @valeriafigueiredo2879
    @valeriafigueiredo2879 Před 2 lety +3

    Amooooo , vc , USHER !!!🇧🇷❤😘😘😘😘

  • @helenarice2713
    @helenarice2713 Před 6 lety +1

    Utter class he's the best love usher

  • @SJDunham
    @SJDunham Před 2 lety

    God bless Ray, he had such amazing talent he won’t be forgotten!!! As well as Usher God bless him too and everyone in that room, you know what actually God bless the world!!!

  • @user-ti2xi9bd4u
    @user-ti2xi9bd4u Před 7 lety +3

    He's killing it!

  • @helen44ish
    @helen44ish Před 5 lety +3

    Love it Usher thank you

  • @islandgirl5382
    @islandgirl5382 Před 5 lety

    What a Classic; Thanks Usher!!!

  • @multiskilledelectrician1
    @multiskilledelectrician1 Před 9 měsíci

    Beautiful.

  • @rhodarrrzaa
    @rhodarrrzaa Před 4 lety +5

    Usher has the most RnB voice in the world 🙈 omg...

  • @jordanhickswoodard6834
    @jordanhickswoodard6834 Před 5 lety +4

    I sung for my school concert and they loved it and me

  • @user-qd1mf8mx4f
    @user-qd1mf8mx4f Před 2 lety

    Usher is heaven sent.. So amzing voice..

  • @kristinas162
    @kristinas162 Před 6 lety

    sooo charming 😍

  • @trevormiles5852
    @trevormiles5852 Před 4 lety +10

    Talented man. simple as that... ( he must have driven the security detail crazy each time he went for his side arm )

  • @zinzosiphoqobo1940
    @zinzosiphoqobo1940 Před 7 lety +244

    One thing. The White House has had 'soul' over the past 8 yrs - figuratively and literally.

    • @xanthippus3190
      @xanthippus3190 Před 4 lety +1

      more like spirit cooking

    • @yo-yomary9380
      @yo-yomary9380 Před 4 lety +2

      @Isaiah Nedd boy u hit that on the head I almost pee my pants

    • @naomideguyane
      @naomideguyane Před 4 lety

      Soul and grace Luther Lubi...something missing completely there these days!

    • @georgeholmes1490
      @georgeholmes1490 Před 4 lety

      Whatttt! Demons were invited, allah worship too, head of national security was sharia jihadhi too a fiendish cair man, especially brought in by oh bum ah

    • @dnn32
      @dnn32 Před 4 lety +3

      @@naomideguyane possible we never witnessed such a humble couple with high moral values in the WH. I do believe it was God's plan to put the first black president with such humility in the WH and at the same time, to punish us with what we have right now for taking for granted that man's work during 8 years. We live in strange times, even evangelist pastors are not following anymore the scripture but power and wealth.

  • @loulou4792
    @loulou4792 Před 8 lety +3

    beautiful

  • @rogeriosousa9474
    @rogeriosousa9474 Před 3 lety

    Usher sings so marvelous 🌹🌹🌹

  • @Myarowell
    @Myarowell Před 7 lety +285

    he no ray Charles..but he definitely smooth with it

  • @leafeontheplushmaker6529
    @leafeontheplushmaker6529 Před 7 lety +16

    He killed this shit. I swear people are ridiculous

  • @TheGuetschi
    @TheGuetschi Před 3 měsíci

    timeless masterpiece

  • @mubarak3457
    @mubarak3457 Před 4 lety

    Nice performance 👍 I remember back in the mid 90’s when young Usher was singing with Brandy ... time flies

  • @yvonnehenderson6333
    @yvonnehenderson6333 Před 7 lety +4

    "I loved it Usher". Great Job baby!

    • @hostilityy
      @hostilityy Před 7 lety

      LMAO thank you. you made my day with that comment. I had a shitty day . HAHAHHAA

  • @Joeyarhino1
    @Joeyarhino1 Před 7 lety +189

    all you haters need to shut the hell up He did a fine job with that song. of course its not a carbon copy of Ray's, that would be impossible. But I feel he truly did the song justice. Ray would be proud as I was

    • @LetitiaLatifahNajieb
      @LetitiaLatifahNajieb Před 5 lety +5

      Very nice and soulful.

    • @alexmz123
      @alexmz123 Před 5 lety +2

      Love it ❤️

    • @xxername
      @xxername Před 5 lety

      know one was talking bout him you just starting stuff

    • @ML-pn5fx
      @ML-pn5fx Před 4 lety

      Yes so true .Everyone cant do whitney Houston. It still sounds good.

  • @larryc9060
    @larryc9060 Před 3 lety

    It’s always on my mind. I truly miss Columbia County Georgia. Lived there 2005-2019. But I hope to stay down there during the winter post covid. What a great best kept secret part of the country!

  • @marvadollison1169
    @marvadollison1169 Před 4 lety

    Old song never dies and the newbies are replicating them excellently,helloooo