Cynthia Erivo - "Stand Up" - Oscars 2020 Performance

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  • čas přidán 9. 02. 2020
  • From the motion picture HARRIET, the Original Song "STAND UP" is written by Joshuah Brian Campbell & Cynthia Erivo.
    "STAND UP" is now available on all digital platforms.
    Download the song here: backlotmusic.ffm.to/standup
    Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, HARRIET tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
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  • @noahcegielski4011
    @noahcegielski4011 Před 4 lety +13682

    The OSCARS didn’t even deserve this performance. An Oscar is too small for what Cynthia Erivo deserves.

    • @belib5911
      @belib5911 Před 3 lety +102

      You speak the truth.

    • @ggoldsmith1056
      @ggoldsmith1056 Před 3 lety +103

      Jonathan Trauner she should have won it with this song . No way that you Elton John Song beat this

    • @shanemadejlover
      @shanemadejlover Před 3 lety +45

      cynthia deserves the world. she’s too talented.

    • @tazi595
      @tazi595 Před 3 lety +36

      The Oscars ain’t shiiii!

    • @gabrieltalavera4465
      @gabrieltalavera4465 Před 3 lety +51

      Omg I felt the same way especially as history shows the Oscars are not meant to recognize us black n brown people in a positive light . As much as I grew up loving the Oscars and the movies I know the symbol of the Oscar represents and it is not of God but of idolatry and false worship.

  • @kickinitwithlay7583
    @kickinitwithlay7583 Před 3 lety +10119

    She doesn’t need a Oscar 😂 She is an Oscar. If you meet her you’ve won an Oscar, keep her safe.

  • @kellycyr6559
    @kellycyr6559 Před rokem +6720

    I love Cynthia Erivo, it's ridiculous that she did not win the Oscar for this, the movie was fantastic, her acting was unbelievable and the story was true, and her voice is forever.

    • @jennifergillard2207
      @jennifergillard2207 Před rokem +52

      Kelly, as others have commented in this thread, meaning you know why. I whole heartedly agree with you.

    • @babarsuhail5678
      @babarsuhail5678 Před rokem +42

      The stupid Bond song undeservedly won

    • @randomgirl1868
      @randomgirl1868 Před rokem

      What movie

    • @gabrielclayton1653
      @gabrielclayton1653 Před rokem

      @@randomgirl1868 Harriet

    • @palapadadouwa807
      @palapadadouwa807 Před rokem +2

      Just fall on that song cause just fall on a cool man interpreting it on the Voice France....
      Im super glad🙏🙏🙏✍💪🏿😮🖤🤍❤💞💯💫❤❤❤💥

  • @Bingbong_Jesse
    @Bingbong_Jesse Před rokem +4542

    She needs an Oscar AND a grammy

    • @kenjingle5660
      @kenjingle5660 Před rokem +83

      She already won a Grammy. And yes, definitely deserves an Oscar 💕♥️

    • @prettiestbaddie4194
      @prettiestbaddie4194 Před rokem +32

      They need her!

    • @OsheyBaddest
      @OsheyBaddest Před rokem +13

      She already has a Grammys babes

    • @maggiemag3569
      @maggiemag3569 Před rokem +17

      she'll get an oscar for wicked

    • @drewlowe8312
      @drewlowe8312 Před rokem +11

      @@maggiemag3569 absolutely agree. I see wicked swaying and sweeping the oscars in 2025 especially since John Chu is directing, what an amazing career move for everyone involved ❤

  • @ThanhNguyen-wd9hg
    @ThanhNguyen-wd9hg Před 3 lety +35262

    This actually sounds like a National Anthem to me. It's amazing

  • @gregstorkwilson2745
    @gregstorkwilson2745 Před 4 lety +24545

    There are actors who can sing......and then there is Cynthia Erivo.

    • @mantrip2123
      @mantrip2123 Před 4 lety +1361

      Cynthia is a singer who can act!!!! And singer is a massive understatement!!!

    • @superiorpanda6449
      @superiorpanda6449 Před 4 lety +778

      She's in a whole other league of her own

    • @Ivanatis
      @Ivanatis Před 4 lety +9

      you mean she is one of those actors who cannot sing? kinda fitting also to call her "actor" she looks like a boy

    • @superiorpanda6449
      @superiorpanda6449 Před 4 lety +485

      @@Ivanatis How? You've gotta be deaf and blind right? Or are you just playing?

    • @shotta8554
      @shotta8554 Před 4 lety +234

      @@superiorpanda6449 I think they just dumb😑

  • @OsheyBaddest
    @OsheyBaddest Před rokem +2189

    She and the choir took them all to church whether or not they wanted to 😭🙌🏽

  • @iarawawa1642
    @iarawawa1642 Před rokem +2153

    Her voice made me feel like the whole world went silent and it was just her singing. Such a fantastic performance. Takes my breath away everytime.

  • @Ruele_Okeyo
    @Ruele_Okeyo Před 4 lety +8066

    She sings like she bears the weight of slavery on her and has the spirit of the ansestors inside her

    • @southerngirl6654
      @southerngirl6654 Před 3 lety +113

      Yessss

    • @giulianacesca4711
      @giulianacesca4711 Před 3 lety +336

      especially by the fact that this was the last sentence the real Harriet said before passing.

    • @mahogani1000
      @mahogani1000 Před 3 lety +82

      Amen...she does...i can see it on her..

    • @rentorange9450
      @rentorange9450 Před 3 lety +55

      She is Harriet after all !!

    • @happysmileylips
      @happysmileylips Před 3 lety +24

      This is what I was trying to portray in my comment. Your words are exactly right!

  • @dominicweber
    @dominicweber Před 3 lety +12096

    That tone!! That ease!! She literally sounds like the recording, it’s incredible! No shake, no breath issue, no nervousness, it’s just utterly perfect. Like a diamond became sound. Soooo good

    • @1919Denise
      @1919Denise Před 3 lety +220

      Indeed. That's raw talent right there.

    • @sxm76
      @sxm76 Před 3 lety +227

      She made it look so easy! I was watching her breathing and that sister knows what she's doing!

    • @candisbrooks5691
      @candisbrooks5691 Před 3 lety +46

      She wrote this song lol

    • @millsss27
      @millsss27 Před 3 lety +155

      @@candisbrooks5691 yeah but it’s hard to perform all the notes without shakiness in the voice or other imperfections. She has amazing voice control is what they meant

    • @burnitupgriffin1798
      @burnitupgriffin1798 Před 3 lety +29

      She's amazing

  • @Mimi4826
    @Mimi4826 Před rokem +2162

    I love that she didn’t overdo it. We are still blown away by her voice without being distracted to the point that we don’t take in the lyrics and message

    • @BadFluffy
      @BadFluffy Před rokem +75

      Exactly! She is a powerhouse with a voice that could blow the roof at every note... but she doesn't feel the need to scream her lungs out. She expresses emotions through every bit of technique and subtlety she possesses and she knows a whisper sometimes says more than a shout.

    • @prettiestbaddie4194
      @prettiestbaddie4194 Před rokem +19

      This is literally the best performance I’ve ever seen how didn’t she get an Oscar?!?!🤨🤨🤨🤨

    • @prettiestbaddie4194
      @prettiestbaddie4194 Před rokem +8

      Definitely the best oscars performance

    • @StinsonSwarley
      @StinsonSwarley Před 8 měsíci +9

      I feel the best vocalists out there do this, they know what sounds good and just because they can doesn't mean they're gonna go all in all the time bc sometimes less is more. It takes humility and self awareness. She's amazing.

    • @arbitrage4688
      @arbitrage4688 Před 6 měsíci

      @@StinsonSwarley SHO NUFF!

  • @vanovasilyan3807
    @vanovasilyan3807 Před 5 měsíci +352

    This is not just a song, this is hymn of freedom, respect 💪

  • @duhhitsyaya
    @duhhitsyaya Před 3 lety +14379

    I love how they added Harriet Tubman’s last words “I go to prepare a place for You” shes one of the strongest woman in history

    • @godslove7928
      @godslove7928 Před 3 lety +583

      That was a quote from the Bible, straight from the Lord.

    • @MarkOfKeys
      @MarkOfKeys Před 3 lety +299

      For real like the whole song sounds like a tribute to Harriet Tubman and its amazing

    • @Joshua-re3xw
      @Joshua-re3xw Před 3 lety +55

      @@godslove7928 yes 🙌

    • @mykaelizayah2195
      @mykaelizayah2195 Před 3 lety +295

      @@godslove7928 They never said it wasn’t! They were saying those were Harriets last words!

    • @nevaehprejean1817
      @nevaehprejean1817 Před 3 lety +60

      And that’s on marry had a little lamb

  • @sea5205
    @sea5205 Před 3 lety +5241

    She’s British AND Nigerian, what a queen 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 👑

    • @1919Denise
      @1919Denise Před 3 lety +15

      Ha .... right. Love it.

    • @justapercyjacksonfan5319
      @justapercyjacksonfan5319 Před 3 lety +41

      @@1919Denise ?

    • @vvm14
      @vvm14 Před 3 lety +17

      @@1919Denise ?

    • @serenitybeats1677
      @serenitybeats1677 Před 3 lety +15

      @@1919Denise what

    • @1919Denise
      @1919Denise Před 3 lety +28

      What's wrong with the comprehension of those of you not understanding my comment ... but for your lack of understanding that was appreciation and agreement to the comment and compliment to Ms. Erivo.

  • @florenciazmmp
    @florenciazmmp Před 8 měsíci +317

    3 YEARS AGO AND STILL BEING THE BEST PERFORMANCE EVER OH GOD IM IN TEARS ALWAYS’VE WATCH THIS

  • @MHD.221
    @MHD.221 Před rokem +380

    This is undoubtedly one the best performances of all time. The song is technically difficult, the words are deep and the melody is dope.

  • @West_Indian_Aiyah
    @West_Indian_Aiyah Před 3 lety +9589

    The control and range of her voice is amazing

    • @tsxspk5102
      @tsxspk5102 Před 3 lety +22

      Exactly!

    • @crystaljones1747
      @crystaljones1747 Před 2 lety +44

      EXACCCCCTLY…….Goosebumps EVERY Single time mixed with the depth of this song at a time such as this…. I get deeply emotional when I think of what ancestors had to endure and that they would be soooo incredibly sad to see why we are still fighting the same fight that we didn’t create and the ingrained pain that came/comes from it generation after generation 🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @rachelwayne4885
      @rachelwayne4885 Před 2 lety +17

      Yes!!! I saw her live on Broadway in 2016. Changed my life ❤

    • @crystaljones1747
      @crystaljones1747 Před 2 lety +6

      @@rachelwayne4885 O Man…I know that must have been a real treat…I’m hoping I’ll get to see her at least once!!………me and my little ladybug….she sings this song CONSTANTLY and some like a ritual but how can I get mad at that ☺️

    • @Noor-xk7zh
      @Noor-xk7zh Před 2 lety +23

      She has the best voice I have ever heard. Clarity, range, control, emotion. Oh my god

  • @ama2228
    @ama2228 Před 4 lety +8848

    This song hurts even more after all that’s been going on recently. When is all this injustice going to end?

    • @melissagertse8380
      @melissagertse8380 Před 4 lety +37

      😓😥😥😥 yeah really

    • @bonitim1
      @bonitim1 Před 4 lety +81

      Recently?? Man racism always existed and will continue. And never Will stop, because People are People...

    • @ama2228
      @ama2228 Před 4 lety +91

      bonitim1 I said recently because as a black person you become numb to it until something huge like this happens then all the pain starts rushing back

    • @itsjustbantaxd6466
      @itsjustbantaxd6466 Před 4 lety +51

      Never until God comes down and puts an end to the world. The unrighteous and wicked people will be caught in the flames. Our people's prayers have been heard and God has seen everything justice will be served!!!

    • @khalilkennedy8960
      @khalilkennedy8960 Před 4 lety +6

      Absolutely absolutely

  • @tuckerwalden2049
    @tuckerwalden2049 Před rokem +562

    I love when they sound better live than the recording!!!! This woman is a National Treasure

  • @brianfraley
    @brianfraley Před 4 měsíci +103

    That is a HARD song. Wow. She is phenomenal. Range. Tone. Connection. FLAWLESS. Very few people on the planet could do this. MASTERY!

  • @keishamarseille6332
    @keishamarseille6332 Před 4 lety +9479

    I can’t believe she didn’t win for best song. But she was the only one to get a standing ovation, so that’s a win for me. Beautiful.

    • @melodyfaith4668
      @melodyfaith4668 Před 4 lety +537

      Girl, you know why she didn't win the Oscars was because some of the white superiors didn't like that movie because it reminded of them just how racist they were towards black people. But I truly believe that she should have won because not only did she play Harriet Tubman so well, she is an outstanding actress and singer, so bravo to her!" ☺👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @keishamarseille6332
      @keishamarseille6332 Před 4 lety +179

      Melody Faith oh baby girl, i totally knew she wasn’t going to win. I sort of feel it’s because most white people wouldnt see that movie and i didn’t even know that song existed! Been pregnant and not with the times. But I think this performance is really going to show more people her talent and beauty and I wish the best for her. I had chills with this performance and so did my family who was white as well! I think she’s setting a good representation we need 💓

    • @melodyfaith4668
      @melodyfaith4668 Před 4 lety +29

      @@keishamarseille6332 oh I am so sorry if I said anything that was offensive and I totally agree with what you said, however, the truth still remains the same!"

    • @Arbj
      @Arbj Před 4 lety +122

      @@keishamarseille6332 A standing ovation aint enough for this performace...she deserves the oscar award being remolded into her image, like yesterday😠

    • @melodyfaith4668
      @melodyfaith4668 Před 4 lety

      @Nai 94 lol!"

  • @MozartHerbert
    @MozartHerbert Před 4 lety +10470

    Let's be honest, this was the best performance of the night and ACTUALLY the BEST original SONG BY FAR, Elton John just won because of the legend he is.

    • @maureentrueman6806
      @maureentrueman6806 Před 4 lety +606

      💯. I love Elton John, but this song was incredible. She was robbed

    • @Caroline1261
      @Caroline1261 Před 4 lety +407

      You are right. Elton's song wasn't very good. I love Elton but they should have given him a special award for life achievement or something. This song was the best and she was amazing, sang it live and perfectly and it was really great. The best. What a singer!!!

    • @davidalves31057
      @davidalves31057 Před 4 lety +184

      @@Caroline1261 Elton Song's song was good, but this one here was someting especial, he just won because, well, he is Elton John!

    • @Caroline1261
      @Caroline1261 Před 4 lety +120

      @@davidalves31057 He won because in all his and Bernie Taupin's career he had never won. I don't think the song was that good. He has written much better stuff. I think he should have gotten a "Life Achievement Award". I love Elton John, have many of his albums, went to many of his shows. I've discovered him when I was quite young in the 70s. The first album I bought was Mad Men Across the Water. The song that was nominated was not one of his best work (not even close). The Song Stand Up, in my opinion, was the best of all of the nominations and the performance was amazing as well.

    • @PrometheusPhamarus
      @PrometheusPhamarus Před 4 lety +30

      @@Caroline1261
      Probably, if that dude wasn´t elton John, the problem is that he should have won for other songs I think...was this a kind of ..better award him before it´s too late?

  • @lovely.libra21
    @lovely.libra21 Před 5 měsíci +90

    When she hit that high note, I was DONE!!! Mic drop 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @teehope8246
    @teehope8246 Před měsícem +29

    Who in here in 25th April 2024?
    Goosebumps all over ❤❤

  • @shamoielmes6189
    @shamoielmes6189 Před 4 lety +4984

    When she said “I can feel it in my bones’’. Who else felt that?

  • @kaynascimento5375
    @kaynascimento5375 Před 3 lety +25504

    Someone here said " She doesn't need the Oscar, she IS the Oscar" I'm- 😂😂😂. Yeah they're right.

  • @kilahodge9411
    @kilahodge9411 Před rokem +219

    You mean to tell me that she starred in the movie and also sang this song? This woman is actually unbelievable. It's as if her voice is expressing the emotions of all those before us. This woman is amazing

    • @sarahbreed6798
      @sarahbreed6798 Před rokem +25

      AND she wrote the song. Amazing !!!

    • @cynthiaerivo262
      @cynthiaerivo262 Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@@sarahbreed6798 I deeply appreciate you for your outstanding support and love towards me. Where are you from? You seem to be a nice fan and I'll Love to keep in touch on email. Would you?

    • @Ash-ir1td
      @Ash-ir1td Před 3 měsíci +4

      ​@@cynthiaerivo262 girl yk damn well u aint fooling nobody

  • @Reenewlyfe
    @Reenewlyfe Před rokem +141

    I cried so hard during this performance people really don’t understand what this means

  • @alliedagher602
    @alliedagher602 Před 4 lety +3222

    don't you guys get it... she is an oscar, like literally she is an oscar trophy

  • @yomama9979
    @yomama9979 Před 4 lety +3291

    So we not gone talk about that high note she hit she’s amazing

    • @vwatts8738
      @vwatts8738 Před 3 lety +24

      OKAAAAAA!!!!! 3:05

    • @DimeDesigns10
      @DimeDesigns10 Před 3 lety +23

      It was AMAZING! She’s effortless

    • @stellapark4579
      @stellapark4579 Před 3 lety +24

      She is incredible! Watch her performance of “I’m here” from the color purple it makes me cry every damn time

    • @kthylton76
      @kthylton76 Před 3 lety +10

      Yessss.. that notes hits you completely in your soul...

    • @rachelwayne4885
      @rachelwayne4885 Před 3 lety +3

      @@stellapark4579 Yes!! The one she performed on the Stephen Colbert show is absolutely flawless 😍

  • @dayananascimento2156
    @dayananascimento2156 Před rokem +225

    No words. I can't describe such an amazing song, voice and power. It's perfect

    • @iridescence4897
      @iridescence4897 Před rokem +5

      a group of girls at my school sang this today and there was a girl who sang the high part near the end so on point that i had to tell it to someone in these comments it was crazy😭😭

    • @dayananascimento2156
      @dayananascimento2156 Před rokem +1

      @@iridescence4897 Uau, I wish I was there!

  • @ObemusAll
    @ObemusAll Před 11 měsíci +87

    She takes an easy stroll threw this song when I would be like panting for air… the mastery of her own voice is unreal ❤

  • @msfit23
    @msfit23 Před 4 lety +3730

    This is why the Oscar's is garbage. This performance was everything. They don't deserve you

    • @dianneraymont5971
      @dianneraymont5971 Před 4 lety +25

      If they were judging it at the time she would have got it - because her performance was exceptional - but the recording and production are what they listen to..

    • @jettap7652
      @jettap7652 Před 3 lety +64

      @@dianneraymont5971 I doubt the voters even listened to the recording. I've listened to Elton John's song, and it's still not the "Best" of the year. The voting body voted on popularity/longevity of the artist not the artistry itself. There was an article in Forbes magazine before the Oscars regarding who should win and who would actually win. The author said Cynthia should win, but Elton would because of familiarity. So, the "fix" was already in.

    • @abigaylejorden2227
      @abigaylejorden2227 Před 3 lety +2

      Jetta P It’s literally ELTON JOHN. AND it’s his original song for his biopic. They had to give it to him.

    • @benjaminjackson9449
      @benjaminjackson9449 Před 3 lety +11

      Abbie J they a really didn’t though. Academy voters rarely watch the films they are voting for. Most of the time they just see what others award shows have done or look at popularity and familiar faces. Elton had already won an Oscar in the 90s and is ELTOK JOHN. Cynthia stood no chance because she is well knowing In the theatre circuit not Hollywood.Plus they have never been to good and representation or diversity. The Oscars are a game and will forever be that until they take film seriously

    • @Sara-fr8tg
      @Sara-fr8tg Před 3 lety

      @@benjaminjackson9449 are there any sources or is that just a theory ?

  • @shanekapierce2503
    @shanekapierce2503 Před 2 lety +9606

    The fact that she wrote this song that goes right to my core.....the lyrics just move me.

    • @LUXURYPREMIER
      @LUXURYPREMIER Před 2 lety +111

      This song made me shiver and cry 🥲🥲🥲

    • @xoyouaremysunshinexo
      @xoyouaremysunshinexo Před 2 lety +121

      I cry and get goosebumps whenever I hear it. I feel like this song ignites the spirit of the ancestors.

    • @ericayoung8390
      @ericayoung8390 Před 2 lety +7

      Yassssss

    • @sarad2659
      @sarad2659 Před 2 lety +50

      It's amazing. I also love the use of Jesus' words "I go to prepare a place for you". Speaks on Harriet's love and compassion for her people.

    • @summerdais325
      @summerdais325 Před 2 lety +12

      I just heard the whole song. It came to this video while I was crying, filled with such emotion.
      I'm speechless...

  • @randomray976
    @randomray976 Před rokem +139

    I’m not black but I can still feel the pain. Love this song.

  • @christophermiller9624
    @christophermiller9624 Před 7 měsíci +25

    Dear Cynthia.I m a 62 year old Irish Catholic. You have no idea howl feel about this song it's a great song for all kinds of injustice in the evil world. GOD bless you.

  • @deroiste16
    @deroiste16 Před 4 lety +3817

    “I got eyes in the back of my head, just in case I have to run” insane that in 2020 people still have to feel that way

    • @ethos.9009
      @ethos.9009 Před 3 lety +30

      I know right

    • @dalphonhamilton9980
      @dalphonhamilton9980 Před 3 lety +36

      @@ethos.9009
      You just preached a most appropriate sermon for this song. I had no idea in 1968 that we'd feel the same way in 2020.

    • @dyshondafowler8008
      @dyshondafowler8008 Před 3 lety +14

      This is the verse that sticks to me

    • @krisruthy2730
      @krisruthy2730 Před 3 lety +22

      isn't it though.. I'm an Army Vet and I'm terrified of getting stopped , whenever I see a police I'm on guard, I make sure all of my stuff in within reach.. its sad

    • @taehyungoppa7208
      @taehyungoppa7208 Před 3 lety +1

      Damn........

  • @JaviAlonso
    @JaviAlonso Před 4 lety +34232

    the fact that she didn’t get an Oscar for this..... I feel like we all know exactly why 😐

    • @courtneymichelle5746
      @courtneymichelle5746 Před 4 lety +313

      John Ricercato I googled it a while back and still didn’t see anything about it

    • @sanmak3283
      @sanmak3283 Před 4 lety +675

      John Ricercato, even if that was true, is it African Americans who are judging & giving the Oscar awards? Or are they that powerful to influence the outcome?
      C’mon. A lot of them are super proud of this talent & this performance.

    • @EvaSofie
      @EvaSofie Před 4 lety +137

      Javi Alonsox Glory by John Legend and Common won Original Song in 2015, so it’s actually not why.

    • @jettap7652
      @jettap7652 Před 4 lety +302

      @@johnricercato740 I get so sick of reading about people being mad at 2013 tweets as if they don't have skeletons in their closet from 7 days ago! The meaning of the tweets were misconstrued, and she apologized more than once and said if you're not going to listen to my explanation so be it. I agree with her. I've read the tweets and I've seen the apologies. You don't have to accept her apologies, but acknowledge she did apologize and move on. The fact that the "Black community", please leave me out of that so-called community (I'm black), is pushing the hate agenda is awful. When you cannot forgive and move one, you will not be forgiven.

    • @laurasmith2157
      @laurasmith2157 Před 3 lety +239

      Racial discrimination

  • @raphaelvitor3860
    @raphaelvitor3860 Před rokem +93

    Lyrics:
    I been walkin'
    With my face turned to the sun
    Weight on my shoulders
    A bullet in my gun
    Oh, I got eyes in the back of my head
    Just in case I have to run
    I do what I can when I can while I can for my people
    While the clouds roll back and the stars fill the night
    That's when I'm gonna stand up
    Take my people with me
    Together we are going
    To a brand new home
    Far across the river
    Can you hear freedom calling?
    Calling me to answer
    Gonna keep on keepin' on
    I can feel it in my bones
    Early in the mornin'
    Before the sun begins to shine
    We're gonna start movin'
    Towards that separating line
    I'm wadin' through muddy waters
    You know I got a made up mind
    And I don't mind if I lose any blood on the way to salvation
    And I'll fight with the strength that I got until I die
    So I'm gonna stand up
    Take my people with me
    Together we are going
    To a brand new home
    Far across the river
    Can you hear freedom calling?
    Calling me to answer
    Gonna keep on keepin' on
    And I know what's around the bend
    Might be hard to face 'cause I'm alone
    And I just might fail
    But Lord knows I tried
    Sure as stars fill up the sky
    Stand up
    Take my people with me
    Together we are going
    To a brand new home
    Far across the river
    Can you hear freedom calling?
    Calling me to answer
    Gonna keep on keepin' on
    I'm gonna stand up
    Take my people with me
    Together we are going
    To a brand new home
    Far across the river
    Do you hear freedom calling?
    Calling me to answer
    Gonna keep on keepin' on
    I'm gonna stand up
    Take my people with me
    Together we are going
    To a brand new home
    Far across the river
    I hear freedom calling
    Calling me to answer
    Gonna keep on keepin' on
    I can feel it in my bones
    I go to prepare a place for you
    I go to prepare a place for you
    I go to prepare a place for you
    I go to prepare a place for you

    • @roxanne_
      @roxanne_ Před 2 měsíci

      The fact that she WROTE THIS SONG HERSELF. Not many people acknowledge the words and how she was able to deliver the impact that Harriet did on the world.

  • @222Desz
    @222Desz Před rokem +42

    I love the fact that this is such a powerful song yet she performed it with such vocal control and grace. Even if you cannot relate, you have no choice but the FEEl her.

    • @cynthiaerivo262
      @cynthiaerivo262 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I deeply appreciate you for your outstanding support and love towards me. Where are you from? You seem to be a nice fan and I'll Love to keep in touch on email. Would you?

  • @AnDy-ht5st
    @AnDy-ht5st Před 4 lety +2234

    This is what you call a legendary singer because she sounds like the actual song

    • @MouhamadouBDiagne
      @MouhamadouBDiagne Před 4 lety +118

      i would argue this sounds BETTER than the actual song. So much raw emotion in addition to technical amazement.

    • @waqiuyahya7845
      @waqiuyahya7845 Před 4 lety +6

      Mouhamadou B. Diagne true!

    • @GLN14659
      @GLN14659 Před 4 lety +24

      She helped write the song and sang it originally, didn't she??

    • @meshasat
      @meshasat Před 4 lety +9

      Took the words right out my mouth. My heart truly smiled hearing her hit all the notes as she did on the album 💖

    • @JuliaStegeMagic
      @JuliaStegeMagic Před 4 lety +5

      @@GLN14659 yes!

  • @nikitasilmon7531
    @nikitasilmon7531 Před 3 lety +3762

    Who's here in 2021 still taking this song to heart? ❤️

    • @trevonjohnson9763
      @trevonjohnson9763 Před 3 lety +18

      If that were a black audience tons of people would’ve stood. Pretty annoyed at the fact that they all sat down and clapped.

    • @Nyxia_xiv
      @Nyxia_xiv Před 3 lety

      Yeeeh 🔥🔥

    • @matildewosnjuk7508
      @matildewosnjuk7508 Před 3 lety +4

      It brings me joy and peace to hear her singing.

    • @thisthatgrace
      @thisthatgrace Před 3 lety +1

      It's on my playlist for getting ready in the mornings.

    • @tr0picalqueen.180
      @tr0picalqueen.180 Před 3 lety +1

      It's my liberation song after work

  • @celestialimprint
    @celestialimprint Před 10 měsíci +49

    She is so talented and does not over-sing at all. Such a force

  • @cassidygrass2005
    @cassidygrass2005 Před 6 měsíci +27

    I’m blown away by how good she sounds live.

  • @nessahelenaorlando
    @nessahelenaorlando Před 4 lety +2563

    She deserved the Oscar. Academy made a huge mistake.

    • @sylviacarlson3561
      @sylviacarlson3561 Před 4 lety +39

      you mean for best song, right?

    • @brookethebook5692
      @brookethebook5692 Před 4 lety +94

      Yeah. Love Elton John, but this is one of the most moving songs I've ever heard. Stand up deserved so badly to win

    • @soearadirimovie2685
      @soearadirimovie2685 Před 4 lety +5

      "It's Elton John's song, it should win and blah blah blah...

    • @11212barbie
      @11212barbie Před 4 lety +9

      Vanessa Helena BIG! HUGE MISTAKE!

    • @IsabelS_Fuyu
      @IsabelS_Fuyu Před 4 lety +23

      Either for this song or for her lead actress role she was so powerful in Harriet

  • @jayahmier1077
    @jayahmier1077 Před 4 lety +3022

    When she said “I’ll go to prepare a place for you” something in my soul broke down. There is so much power in that sentence

    • @Yrt_rt
      @Yrt_rt Před 4 lety +41

      Right ? I got tears in my eyes 💕

    • @beethesolution9003
      @beethesolution9003 Před 4 lety +30

      Right! She is a force!

    • @milaimyscastellon
      @milaimyscastellon Před 4 lety +105

      Also, Harriet Tubman's last words.... ;(

    • @daijia7099
      @daijia7099 Před 4 lety +156

      I see why it’s powerful....Those were the exact words Jesus spoke to his disciples before he was sentenced to death (John 14:3). So, I agree.. powerful statement!

    • @thatswhatsup712
      @thatswhatsup712 Před 4 lety +12

      @@daijia7099 thnx for putting them here

  • @essieee111
    @essieee111 Před rokem +78

    She’s so good she sounds exactly like the song I would never thought it was live. her voice is so amazing and she’s so beautiful

  • @heaven618
    @heaven618 Před rokem +33

    It’s been two years and she and the movie were freaking robbed. She is the picture of beauty both within and out and grace. Her lyrics hit home in the best of ways, not only to the black experience/history in America, but arguably could be also applied to others who have been repressed and who continue to be everywhere. Beautifully done 🙇🏻‍♀️

  • @NatLopezartist
    @NatLopezartist Před 4 lety +2537

    No one sings as good, as clear, as perfect. She showed out. Her confidence is insane. She’s sure of herself, knows how good she is. Has amazing breath control. She trusts her voice and for it to go where it needs to. No pressure or strain in her singing. Showed them all how the pros do it. She should have won for the best song.

    • @derrickmcdowelll3647
      @derrickmcdowelll3647 Před 4 lety +30

      Shes classically trained

    • @NatLopezartist
      @NatLopezartist Před 4 lety +13

      Derrick McDowelll I’m aware. Thanks. :)

    • @acquadi2077
      @acquadi2077 Před 4 lety +1

      Her tone was ok and she wasnt loud and couldn’t project that good.

    • @victorysampson
      @victorysampson Před 4 lety +79

      Acqua Di Do you know how far she had to project for the people in the back to hear her during The Color Purple? She has proved herself already. 🤣 Also, her tone was “ok”?!?! Her tone was full of emotion yet strong at the same time. And when she belted? It was so powerful (even during the riff!)

    • @andreyue6924
      @andreyue6924 Před 4 lety +15

      Nat Lopez...you’re absolutely right! Best song I’ve heard for ages! Got goosebumps when she sang!

  • @SierraLetlow
    @SierraLetlow Před 4 lety +2188

    I'm a simple girl. I see black excellence and I listen to the song 70 times

  • @asherslife5511
    @asherslife5511 Před rokem +27

    She deserves so many awards for this song and her performance in “Harriet”

    • @cynthiaerivo262
      @cynthiaerivo262 Před 11 měsíci

      I deeply appreciate you for your outstanding support and love towards me. Where are you from? You seem to be a nice fan and I'll Love to keep in touch on email. Would you?🧡

  • @leonardoraboni3342
    @leonardoraboni3342 Před 21 dnem +4

    It's impossible not to cry after watching a performance like that.

  • @corneliahaugabook1296
    @corneliahaugabook1296 Před 2 lety +7057

    It’s amazing that she played the role, sunged and wrote the song. A triple threat at its greatest. Ik Harriet is smiling down from heaven.

    • @rubyblue444
      @rubyblue444 Před 2 lety +81

      Sang

    • @ronniereidy4648
      @ronniereidy4648 Před 2 lety +74

      I’d like to think Harriet Tubman would also be smiling down seeing Kamala Harris as our Vice President too. She did a lot for Women’s Suffrage and I think she’d be happy to see a beautiful strong intelligent black woman as the Vice President of the USA.

    • @britainf0ckinreturnourmone344
      @britainf0ckinreturnourmone344 Před 2 lety +9

      @@ronniereidy4648 isn't kamala Harris brown?
      Edit: google searched. She's Black Jamaican🇯🇲 + Brown Indian 🇮🇳

    • @ronniereidy4648
      @ronniereidy4648 Před 2 lety +26

      @@britainf0ckinreturnourmone344 my point was that Harriet Tubman would be happy to see women of color in such important roles. I’m sure she’d be happy to see the number of women in the House of Representatives and the Senate. And I have no doubt she’d be happy seeing Ketanji Brown Jackson nominated to the Supreme Court. It is amazing to see all of these women rising up to hold such important roles in government.

    • @britainf0ckinreturnourmone344
      @britainf0ckinreturnourmone344 Před 2 lety +4

      @@ronniereidy4648 yeah Thank you for clarifying but I just didn't know she was half black that's why asked. Well google helped. Thanks again

  • @ezeanikamsi1109
    @ezeanikamsi1109 Před 3 lety +1964

    "I go to prepare a place for u" was the last word harriet tubman said before she died.... I felt that

  • @tifahp6686
    @tifahp6686 Před 5 měsíci +32

    Literally the best performance I've ever seen. I keep coming back to it!

  • @natalieshines4067
    @natalieshines4067 Před rokem +584

    As a Christian and knowing Harriet Tubman was a Christian. This song was the perfect anthem for the movie. The chills.

    • @realashandaatlarge
      @realashandaatlarge Před rokem +34

      Harriet Tubman's real name was Ariminta Ross. She was a Hebrew woman who knew her Israelite lineage. She wasn't called Grandma Moses for nothing. She served the true and living Yahusha as a believer and bloodline of the Savior and Lion of the Tribe of Judah. HalleluYah!

    • @jazzh8211
      @jazzh8211 Před rokem +16

      nah this song is perfect for the movie regardless of religion

    • @hemou4731
      @hemou4731 Před rokem +7

      ​@@realashandaatlarge an hebrew? Her grandmother Comes from the ashanti people in Ghana. That's what we learned at school

    • @k33p_itpg29
      @k33p_itpg29 Před rokem +8

      Well now we can't speak for Harriet can we 💓

    • @mariskab.9106
      @mariskab.9106 Před rokem +2

      @@jazzh8211 yessss

  • @NutTwins
    @NutTwins Před 3 lety +2811

    SHE CAN DO LOW NOTES, HIGH NOTES, SOUND LIKE HER RECORDING, WHAT ELSE

    • @user-do2rr7wc6y
      @user-do2rr7wc6y Před 2 lety +14

      Even better!!!!

    • @Official.tadiwa
      @Official.tadiwa Před 2 lety +3

      The fact yall say that is concerning. Who are you listening to?

    • @MAL_24_06
      @MAL_24_06 Před 2 lety +3

      Act super duper well lol

    • @thegreyladm8547
      @thegreyladm8547 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Official.tadiwa what? do you disagree that she has an amazing voice?

    • @bangtanne894
      @bangtanne894 Před 2 lety +3

      I always wonder how her voice is able to go that low

  • @sallyzie7679
    @sallyzie7679 Před 2 lety +7762

    She's one of the only Artists I know that don't need Autotune. She sounds the exacts same as in the Musicvideo! Love her!

  • @amandabonitaespiritu1548
    @amandabonitaespiritu1548 Před 12 dny +2

    Her voice, her words, her presence, the choir....there are no words. I get chills EVERYTIME!!

  • @Sherene54321
    @Sherene54321 Před 4 lety +2643

    I've lost track of how many times I've watched this. Just brilliant.

  • @JosefCaesar
    @JosefCaesar Před 4 lety +2671

    She sings perfectly, no autotune, nothing. She sang better when she was live than when it was in a recording studio. How did she not instantly win. Don't agree? Feel free to go to 1:46 or 2:56 or 3:00, actually literally go to anywhere in the song and listen for ten seconds. She is perfect.

    • @ErgoDog
      @ErgoDog Před 4 lety +2

      XD jeez

    • @SaraPajamas
      @SaraPajamas Před 4 lety +5

      Its not about best singer, its writing and production :p

    • @JosefCaesar
      @JosefCaesar Před 4 lety +26

      @@SaraPajamas I mean that's perfect 2

    • @lordgaga27
      @lordgaga27 Před 4 lety +19

      This performance might get Grammy academy attention to give a nomination for best gospel performance and absolutely best original song for tv, mini series or film.

    • @veronicadeluca2013
      @veronicadeluca2013 Před 4 lety +9

      I cry i cry every time I listen this song... i am crying now🤦‍♀️😂😂😂

  • @_kallen
    @_kallen Před 10 měsíci +83

    Eu fico indignada com as pessoas que não deram prêmio à ela. É a melhor performance que eu já vi! É linda, é poderosa, é delicada, é perfeita!

  • @ohyeahoh693
    @ohyeahoh693 Před rokem +14

    Her voice is god sent

  • @jamaalandre
    @jamaalandre Před 2 lety +6319

    Of course she didn't get the Oscar she deserved for this, but this one is for us and I'm so thankful for it and her. Thank you, Cynthia ♡

    • @MississippiGirl0103
      @MississippiGirl0103 Před 2 lety +26

      Right!

    • @montrealgivens3123
      @montrealgivens3123 Před 2 lety +94

      She definitely deserved it!!! The story, the realism, the emotion, was beyond transcending of the past.

    • @wabz.z
      @wabz.z Před 2 lety +31

      So very much! I cry every time this song touch my soul, my spirit!

    • @tiaferrandino4881
      @tiaferrandino4881 Před 2 lety +27

      yep I was sad she didn't win. She should've.

    • @Long-live-vacation
      @Long-live-vacation Před 2 lety +14

      Who did because I have no clue how it could be even half as good

  • @markjosephcayanan9504
    @markjosephcayanan9504 Před 3 lety +2667

    This made me feel so powerful and I ain't no black. I'm an Asian who admires Black community so much. I look up to a lot of people that are part of Black Community. More power to all of you guys and I love y'all! God bless you all!

  • @dobiminarikova
    @dobiminarikova Před rokem +18

    I don’t know how she can sing it without crying her eyes out. I cry at this song every time ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @cynthiaerivo262
      @cynthiaerivo262 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I deeply appreciate you for your outstanding support and love towards me. Where are you from? You seem to be a nice fan and I'll Love to keep in touch on email. Would you?🤗😂

    • @givonnidavis7924
      @givonnidavis7924 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@cynthiaerivo262is this a joke😂😂

  • @wandyjory4351
    @wandyjory4351 Před měsícem +2

    I haven't seen this movie but the song makes my hands shake and my heart feel small I'm on my way to see it right now.

  • @heartstrings110
    @heartstrings110 Před 4 lety +1117

    Dear God...SHE’S FLAWLESS AS A VOCALIST! Geesh.

  • @mejei12345
    @mejei12345 Před 3 lety +1187

    She sounds exactly the same if not better live and that in itself is amazing

    • @africanlogic757
      @africanlogic757 Před 3 lety +25

      she sound better

    • @baeah3021
      @baeah3021 Před 3 lety +7

      yeah, I better the sound editors have a really easy job editing her voice bc she is near-flawless if not exactly perfect every time. You should see her song association video with Terrell where she sings completely a capella, and he accurately describes it as if she has a piano in her head lmao

    • @mejei12345
      @mejei12345 Před 3 lety +1

      @@baeah3021 I think I watched that right before I watched this! lol yeah she's amazing

    • @matildakreider36
      @matildakreider36 Před 3 lety

      It’s her Broadway background!

  • @saharaubert6509
    @saharaubert6509 Před rokem +10

    them " how many times did you watch this???"
    me " yes "

  • @meekness3385
    @meekness3385 Před rokem +13

    She doesn’t need an award
    The song is an award itself

    • @cynthiaerivo262
      @cynthiaerivo262 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I deeply appreciate you for your outstanding support and love towards me. Where are you from? You seem to be a nice fan and I'll Love to keep in touch on email. Would you?💐🤗

  • @mrlibyanb7855
    @mrlibyanb7855 Před 4 lety +1591

    She’s another a proof that winning an Oscar doesn’t mean you are the best
    Because so many talented artist didn’t win

    • @ErgoDog
      @ErgoDog Před 4 lety +8

      Jeez. That's not what the awards are. All nominated are talented. That's why they are nominated. People wanted it to win.

    • @mrlibyanb7855
      @mrlibyanb7855 Před 4 lety +21

      Joachim Lothrik blah blah blah

    • @shiwan45
      @shiwan45 Před 4 lety +5

      I so love this song

    • @wel7652
      @wel7652 Před 4 lety +2

      I agree. Sad truth

    • @renaemenchelle6258
      @renaemenchelle6258 Před 4 lety +4

      She has such powerful voice/she got talent

  • @anaamaya7567
    @anaamaya7567 Před 2 lety +5408

    She doesn’t need an Oscar to know she is a winner. The song is majestic. Love it and can’t get it out of me head. Such a beautiful voice she has. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @outtacontrol8387
      @outtacontrol8387 Před 2 lety +16

      majestic is the word that we will forever describe cynthia erivo

    • @delroygunthrope9986
      @delroygunthrope9986 Před 2 lety +8

      Exactly....she's a winner nonlayyer what

    • @shirleyfragoso7744
      @shirleyfragoso7744 Před 2 lety +16

      Oscar is too little for her.
      It would be necessary to create a new award to reward her the height, maybe a... Harriet Award. ♥️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @alanherrera7777
      @alanherrera7777 Před 2 lety

      Báñate🤮🤮

    • @AllYouNeedIsVids
      @AllYouNeedIsVids Před rokem

      I have a 1 hour version on my channel!

  • @pensandpears
    @pensandpears Před 2 měsíci +3

    I still think about this song and this performance years later. My goodness. To say it deserved an Oscars is a huge understatement.

  • @nororganasolo4133
    @nororganasolo4133 Před 3 měsíci +6

    this performance is why when she was casted as elphaba i knew immediately she is gonna crush it.

  • @adriennesmith6098
    @adriennesmith6098 Před 3 lety +4444

    no one in that audience even stood up, they did not deserve this performance

    • @tiaferrandino4881
      @tiaferrandino4881 Před 3 lety +117

      I agree. I would've.

    • @nikolaistolzmann4453
      @nikolaistolzmann4453 Před 3 lety +31

      I agree 👍

    • @PB-xr6yi
      @PB-xr6yi Před 3 lety +274

      They did after the performance finished. She got a standing ovation

    • @nativenewyorker3144
      @nativenewyorker3144 Před 3 lety +388

      She literally got a standing ovation. It’s theatre etiquette not to stand up and clap and cheer during a performance.

    • @adriennesmith6098
      @adriennesmith6098 Před 3 lety +4

      @@nativenewyorker3144 never said during

  • @naturepics8743
    @naturepics8743 Před 3 lety +2131

    So an egg can break the internet but this GODDESS’S voice cant

  • @tayanaoliveira3844
    @tayanaoliveira3844 Před rokem +18

    I know I’m late at this matter, but the woman stars the movie of a timeless hero, writes this AMAZING song and just blows everybody’s mind with this performance and her CRAZY singing skills… WHAT ELSE DID SHE HAVE TO DO TO WIN THE OSCAR?? Cure cancer, maybe??? This is unbelievable, seriously. She doesn’t need it though, she’s f**** awesome ❤️

  • @MarlonMunhoz
    @MarlonMunhoz Před rokem +11

    The song that should have won the Oscar. Outstanding and speechless performance.

  • @awsamusic
    @awsamusic Před 2 lety +4304

    Sitting here crying like a child after that performance - the song, the delivery, the history, the message. This is so huge!

  • @Yourmom-qx9rm
    @Yourmom-qx9rm Před 3 lety +1869

    Little did she know she sang the anthem for an entire movement

  • @ItsAllLove4Real
    @ItsAllLove4Real Před 8 měsíci +13

    Her range as an actress and vocalist is top tier and will remain so❤️‍🔥

  • @user-wt6ej3qd1r
    @user-wt6ej3qd1r Před měsícem +3

    This performance and great song still thrills me! Thank you, Cynthia Erivo for pouring your heart into the role of Harriet Tubman and bringing honor to her life.

  • @arnoldanderson4859
    @arnoldanderson4859 Před 4 lety +2103

    She doesn’t need an Oscar to announce her greatness her gifts are a stellar performance every time we get to witness them. Cynthia Erivo is a legend whether you like it or not! 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @JuliVB29
      @JuliVB29 Před 4 lety +5

      Amém.😌

    • @81leadbelly
      @81leadbelly Před 4 lety +8

      Exactly! Besides winning Oscars has little to do with actual merit and everything to do with how much money you throw at the academy. This woman is breathtaking!

    • @rlmackie
      @rlmackie Před 4 lety +8

      Arnold Anderson She would have been the youngest EGOT so yes she needs an Oscar to complete the Journey.

    • @kissy0k8
      @kissy0k8 Před 4 lety

      Correct!

    • @CeliniacForLife
      @CeliniacForLife Před 4 lety +3

      Arnold Anderson But she does need it complete her EGOT.

  • @Intheknow24
    @Intheknow24 Před 3 lety +2783

    I’m not black, and I’ll never understand the pain that they have and still continue to go through, I’ve massive admiration for you all, and this song proves the determination and how strong you all are. It’s deeply touching. Love to you all and God bless each and every one of you 🖤

    • @wolfdontcare3980
      @wolfdontcare3980 Před 3 lety +22

      I’m not black but I face racism all the time my accent gives it away (I’m European) but I’m not allowed to experience that cause I’m “white” as if white people don’t have cultures of their own 🙄

    • @ariy5938
      @ariy5938 Před 3 lety +159

      @@wolfdontcare3980 thats not racism........

    • @thatasiangirl2688
      @thatasiangirl2688 Před 3 lety +6

      @Goku Chichi never said they weren’t? unless I’m completely illiterate but I highly doubt that

    • @nuna2968
      @nuna2968 Před 3 lety +16

      Thank you Sharon C ... ❤

    • @shadoeshift6249
      @shadoeshift6249 Před 3 lety +28

      @Goku Chichi you do realize your comment is racist. Right

  • @nessagoudard3587
    @nessagoudard3587 Před rokem +45

    Não entendo como ela não venceu o Oscar, essa música é forte, linda e muito impactante.

  • @bloglucasrodrigues
    @bloglucasrodrigues Před rokem +62

    Como pode essa música não ganhar o Óscar? Olha essa apresentação, o coro e a voz extraordinária dessa mulher!

  • @MrSpyros100
    @MrSpyros100 Před 4 lety +2866

    Astonisingly good. she is one in a billion. A phenomenal singer and actress!

    • @truthseeker8483
      @truthseeker8483 Před 4 lety

      and totally racist

    • @asmrrelaxing1294
      @asmrrelaxing1294 Před 4 lety +36

      TRUTH SEEKER wtf no i am white and i can tell You that she is just singing about what African Americans been going trough.

    • @germanqr
      @germanqr Před 4 lety +36

      TRUTH SEEKER Most idiotic comment ever. Get a life and leave trolling to smarter people

    • @truthseeker8483
      @truthseeker8483 Před 4 lety

      @@germanqr Germans have been guilty of a few crimes too I remember...maybe you should remember that before being so righteous?

    • @truthseeker8483
      @truthseeker8483 Před 4 lety

      @@asmrrelaxing1294 I'm glad you think so...

  • @alexhind5133
    @alexhind5133 Před rokem +4456

    It gives me goosebumps when she says "I go to prepare a place for you" when those were the last words harriet spoke, she still didn't want to stop helping her people.

    • @AllYouNeedIsVids
      @AllYouNeedIsVids Před rokem

      I have a 1 hour version on my channel!

    • @mrsjryan
      @mrsjryan Před rokem +78

      They’re the same words Jesus said. She quoted Him in her lyrics

    • @mayaii1366
      @mayaii1366 Před rokem +29

      @@mrsjryan a white Jesus? Made by white men? When a black god came way before “him” and the Europeans copied his story? Learn more about Kemet …

    • @pahamolane840
      @pahamolane840 Před rokem +5

      @@mayaii1366 pls i wanna know more about him, what should i search ? only kemet? or there is another name with it ?

    • @pettylilthing
      @pettylilthing Před rokem +58

      @@mayaii1366 what are you talking about? Jesus was not white

  • @pchavez406
    @pchavez406 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I’m obsessed with Cynthia’s voice, stage presence, outfit, her smile! Give that woman an award! ♥️

  • @sondrawatson9030
    @sondrawatson9030 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I ran across her concert one night on PBS while scrolling through the channels. I could not move...I mean literally frozen in front of the TV watching every song. This woman has the most amazing voice. It was a truly awesome concert.

  • @madeleine2987
    @madeleine2987 Před 4 lety +955

    Cynthia Erivo's voice stresses me out....how can somebody's vocals be so perfect

    • @saradiyamordan4757
      @saradiyamordan4757 Před 4 lety +27

      Sis tell me about it.

    • @southerngirl6654
      @southerngirl6654 Před 3 lety +1

      Yesssss

    • @elizabethcruzsanchez9254
      @elizabethcruzsanchez9254 Před 3 lety +2

      Because she sings from her soul she feels it and yes Noah an Oscar is too small for CYNTHIA ERlVO excellent performance and a beautiful voice!!!

    • @ravensavannah6167
      @ravensavannah6167 Před 3 lety +1

      This song is about Jesus Christ and His power to save and His promise to return to set His people free from the power of the slave master Satan. The God of the Bible wants to save us all. He demonstrated this through His prophet Moses and ultimately through His son Jesus Christ. There is no freedom outside of Christ... “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”- Jesus in John 14:3

    • @ravensavannah6167
      @ravensavannah6167 Před 3 lety +1

      @@elizabethcruzsanchez9254 This song is about Jesus Christ and His power to save and His promise to return to set His people free from the power of the slave master Satan. The God of the Bible wants to save us all. He demonstrated this through His prophet Moses and ultimately through His son Jesus Christ. There is no freedom outside of Christ... “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”- Jesus in John 14:3

  • @dumpster_mcgee_96
    @dumpster_mcgee_96 Před 2 lety +3225

    When I first heard this, I fell in love with her voice. Just holy shit, she’s one of the best singers alive, that is no light statement and no exaggeration.

  • @KaliyahNeal
    @KaliyahNeal Před rokem +16

    I can feel the power this song holds.The movie was amazing and you could tell that Cynthia gave it her all.She is incredible.

  • @theresamccaskill1217
    @theresamccaskill1217 Před rokem +8

    The power in her voice …wow

  • @nathaliakernsouza
    @nathaliakernsouza Před 2 lety +2375

    00:55 that moment
    The look
    The smile
    The pride
    Give me chills

  • @mevrey8335
    @mevrey8335 Před 2 lety +1325

    THE CONTROL SHE HAS IN HER VOICE

  • @2realformost
    @2realformost Před 2 měsíci +2

    I’m getting goosebumps just listening to her voice. I can’t imagine how the audience felt hearing her live and in person

  • @michellepanana865
    @michellepanana865 Před rokem +8

    it's 2023 and this song still gives me chills.

    • @cynthiaerivo262
      @cynthiaerivo262 Před 11 měsíci

      I deeply appreciate you for your outstanding support and love towards me. Where are you from? You seem to be a nice fan and I'll Love to keep in touch on email. Would you?💝🌺

  • @alyssasangris
    @alyssasangris Před 2 lety +1682

    Just learned that “I go to prepare a place for you” was the last thing Harriet Tubman said.. wow. This song was powerful.

    • @nicoleembry8477
      @nicoleembry8477 Před 2 lety +64

      That is John 14:3 in the word of God

    • @bobbiethomas5137
      @bobbiethomas5137 Před 2 lety +9

      Me to sister!! It resonates beyond time!!!!

    • @corazonbeso
      @corazonbeso Před 2 lety +35

      @@nicoleembry8477 Harriet was a Christian too. So I’m sure she knew that. Probably said that to sooth her as she was transitioning into Glory.

    • @reesehunter5574
      @reesehunter5574 Před 2 lety

      she didnt say that. White people manipulated there words to make it seem more slaveish but if she did actaully say that it was certainly not that way

    • @YonUndone3064
      @YonUndone3064 Před 2 lety +1

      @@corazonbeso Who says she said that? Or is it just supposition? This is an honest question since I do not know if history books have written that account as being her last statement, and if so who recorded the history?