Performance from Ruthie Foster's new live DVD/CD Ruthie Foster Live at Antone's available 6/21/11. Pre-order from Amazon now! tinyurl.com/liveatantones
I had the pleasure of seeing her open for Derek Trucks a few years back. It was like going to church. At the break my friend and I went to the merch. table I had the chance to speak with her. An amazing woman all around.
"Phenomenal Woman" is right! I was watching the documentary "Museum Town" about MASS MoCa, and, Ruthie Foster performed briefly in a clip - and - I had to seek her out! Can't believe I have never heard her incredible voice before now re 5/9/2023 🎤 🎶 ❤
Well, CZcams, you need to catch up with your viewers' needs. This little thumbs-up 'like' is just NOT ENOUGH for this video. I need a great big heart, an explosion of stars, something more than just 'like'. What a voice! What a presence! Where has Ruthie Foster been all my life??
I'm utterly in love with her. Ruthie Foster took Ms.Maya's words to the highest level. My heart needed this. We all need this. Thank you Ms. Ruthie. Thank you so much.
Well I've been livin under a rock. Ruthie is amazing. She should be featured daily on every radio station. She must live in refusal of evil; otherwise, she would be a global 'phenomenon". Many hearts to you Ruthie.
Literal tears are falling from my eyes right now..Omg, I just typed in Phenomenal Woman because I was hoping to find a performance by Maya and I was greeted with this. I have never heard of this woman until this video...she is absoultely amazing. Where have I been?
Chyna Carlynn--you aren't the only one. I had never heard of her either! many folks said the same thing on this comment thread. We know who she is now!
old white guy here praise the lord for such phenomenal woman and talented soul Thank you for sharing with the world. god bless you and stay just like you are great...
On the day that the phenomenal Maya Angelou has passed out of this lifetime, thanks so much Ruthie Foster for bringing Ms. Angelou's poem to such glorious musical life. And thank you Maya for all the love and richness you have brought to all of us, black, white, brown, women and men.
Ruthie is amazing. I was a fan before and then met her and her band at Philadelphia international airport and no hangups or ego whatsoever. That what the blues is all about. Appreciate the fans and how they support the artist and how the artist appreciates the fans
Had never heard of this Phenomenal Woman until she opened for Jimmie Vaughan at Blues on the Fox - it was love at first note! She performed this so powerfully!
This poem by Maya Angelou describes what I see and love in a woman, her magic, her power, one of the best poems that sing to a woman. Ruthie Foster Is a great example, and I fall on my knees hehe...I already wanted it. Thank you for chanting It insurpassable.
What a Beautiful Voice, this song PHENOMENAL WOMAN, should make every woman be Proud of her Natural Beauty, how God made each of us, if we were all the same size there would be nothing to look at You are someone Special ,Ruthie Foster really Sang this Song What a Great Singer. Cristell Martin
I used to teach this poem of Angelou's in my Middle School classes, usually in the month of March. My gals would recite it. One pretty, young, often-troubled black student decided to memorize it and "performed' it brilliantly on stage at a school talent show. She WAS Phenomenal. It was a positive experience in a year more often marked by being disciplined in school and often "put down." I wish I knew where she is now. I bet she is a Phenomenal Woman these days.
please try to avoid using the word "gal." African-American women often take offense, as it was a term frequently used during slavery to refer to women. Men were boys; women were gals.
Bless you for the power and beauty you gave to the young soul you speak of. Like you, I venture to guess that she is indeed, a Phenomenal Woman! And let it not go unnoticed, that to her, in her moments, you also, were, and without doubt, remain a phenomenal woman. Bless you both!
I'm just glad and relieved Atlantic Records was unable to "woo" Ruthie to their label back in the day because they would've ended up turning her into a hot commercial mess otherwise, lol! Props to you Blue Corn folks for allowing her to establish one of the finest American music legacies in recent memory on her own terms instead. Think I discovered Ruthie via one of Amazon's "Listmania" recommendations more than a decade ago and decided to check out her music for myself. Six albums later, have to say she has a prominent spot in my ever-growing CD collection:::wink:::wink:::"phenomenal" artist indeed... ;-)
@@BlueCornMusic Pretty darn hard not to, lol! Just keep looking out for her, we don't hear much of her music here in LA (California) due to the airwaves being clogged with noisy corporate-backed garbage for the most part. Hope to finally get up to speed with her catalog by the end of this year, though! ;-)
Have mercy. I feel so close to this song yet today is the first ever listening to this. I was a busy 9-5er and mom yet there's just no excuse to have overlooked such phenominal talent. Hope my phenominal daughter listens to this. Thank you Ruthie, you're a phenominal woman
I saw Ruthie tonight on a TV channel and I hadn't heard this song for along time it made me know that how I used to feel and I know I'm getting back to me ThankyaLordforRuthieandtakingcareofme✌💙
Greatest tribute to Maya Angelou , thankyou! In addition , to all the phenomenal women out there , soul sisters +whatever race , culture, generation or belief , Women who have paid,prayed and played for us Thank you
At a really low point in my life, Ruthie came along and her music helped heal me and helped save said life! I am forever grateful! Not just this song, many of hers. I had an opportunity to meet her as well and she is so humble and kind. I just love her!
I've seen Ruthie Foster twice in concert. She's fabulous. One was at the International Guitar Night...the first time I heard of her and fell in love with her music that night. Then I had the pleasure of seeing her at a very small venue on Lopez Island, WA where she was performing for a local school to promote the Arts in Schools. That night she had a concert for the public. She was so personable and friendly and so much fun!
Wow! Ruthie Foster brings me back to the early '70s and late '60s. She's a combination of Carole King and Aretha Franklin. What a breath of fresh of air!
This little computer screen does not do her justice.....I got to see her in Everett WA with Paul Thorne once.....and the power of her voice is amazing to experience.
* We are all Phenomenal Woman - the feminin energy - keep it up and a huge grattitude to this amazing artist Ruthie Fosters for making my day magic ***
Why in the world is this beautiful woman not at the top of the charts! She's got that look and sound like some of the greats !! So glad I found her!!
I totally agree! She is Awesome, and Amazing, a true Treasure. Bob.
Rhetorical question, right? I 100% agree - she has many, many awards..... btw
I had the pleasure of seeing her open for Derek Trucks a few years back. It was like going to church. At the break my friend and I went to the merch. table I had the chance to speak with her. An amazing woman all around.
"Phenomenal Woman" is right! I was watching the documentary "Museum Town" about MASS MoCa, and, Ruthie Foster performed briefly in a clip - and - I had to seek her out! Can't believe I have never heard her incredible voice before now re 5/9/2023
🎤 🎶 ❤
Well, CZcams, you need to catch up with your viewers' needs. This little thumbs-up 'like' is just NOT ENOUGH for this video. I need a great big heart, an explosion of stars, something more than just 'like'. What a voice! What a presence! Where has Ruthie Foster been all my life??
I'm utterly in love with her. Ruthie Foster took Ms.Maya's words to the highest level. My heart needed this. We all need this. Thank you Ms. Ruthie. Thank you so much.
I love her..
Saw Ruthie on Lahnstein bluesfestival 37.
After the show I took a Foto with Ruthie and my wife ..thanks so much to Ruthie and her music❤❤
Oh, Maya Angelou! You do her proud. She's smilin'. You are amazing, Ruthie!
I was the audience for this performance. New to Austin, introduced to her music by my coworker. Excellent show! I cried 😭
Well I've been livin under a rock. Ruthie is amazing. She should be featured daily on every radio station. She must live in refusal of evil; otherwise, she would be a global 'phenomenon". Many hearts to you Ruthie.
Why am I JUST NOW finding this woman???? She's AMAZING.
I never heard of her until now. She her voice and singing are amazingly!
God's timing. This has me in knots and tears tonight. Not my first rodeo.
I was fortunate to see her live twice. Covid canceled my 3rd concert
@@BigTunaAK hopefully there will be more this year!
Singing the powerful words of Maya Angelou...what a voice!! Thank goodness for Austin City Limits tonight when she sang the heck outta this song...xo
I can't believe this is my husbands aunt :) she's so sweet I met her finally when she came to visit her dad ..
+Miriam Womack SHE IS PHENOMENAL!
wow!!
Love Ruthie Foster and Maya Angelou!
Literal tears are falling from my eyes right now..Omg, I just typed in Phenomenal Woman because I was hoping to find a performance by Maya and I was greeted with this. I have never heard of this woman until this video...she is absoultely amazing. Where have I been?
Chyna Carlynn--you aren't the only one. I had never heard of her either! many folks said the same thing on this comment thread. We know who she is now!
Ruthie Foster is an ocean. She does everything with love and majesty. She leaves everyone stronger than when they arrived.
old white guy here praise the lord for such phenomenal woman and talented soul Thank you for sharing with the world.
god bless you and stay just like you are great...
Thanks to Bonnie Raitt, who singed live Angel from Montgomery with Ruthi Foster for help me to know that wonderful singer
On the day that the phenomenal Maya Angelou has passed out of this lifetime, thanks so much Ruthie Foster for bringing Ms. Angelou's poem to such glorious musical life. And thank you Maya for all the love and richness you have brought to all of us, black, white, brown, women and men.
Heard her yesterday with Bonnie Raitt but I never heard of her. I like her , beautiful voice.
She does this song so well.... words by Maya Angelou and music by Amy Sky from Canada ! Ruthie does this song beautifully !
Dude that was one of the best live performances I've ever heard
You and me both, I can't stop listening
How are there 37 thumbs down for this amazing piece of musical performance???!!!
I don’t know of a better voice anywhere..pure and clean.
I love this rendition. Ruthie makes me believe!
Ms. Foster is the real thing: amazing presence, style, voice, and delivery.
Ruthie is amazing. I was a fan before and then met her and her band at Philadelphia international airport and no hangups or ego whatsoever. That what the blues is all about. Appreciate the fans and how they support the artist and how the artist appreciates the fans
You are so right. Wish I could see Ruthie live. I prefer her voice to Aretha's.
Scottie Bones Miller on keys. ❤️, Ruthie makes my heart happy ❤️
Well, I'm even a little later getting her on my que'. Always better later than never. 66 and still here. RCH
I Absolutely Love this Song it meant so much to me to listen to The Words..💯🌼🌹
I NEVER tire of hearing this Maya Angelou poem--spoken or sung as fabulously as Miss Ruthie! :-)
bebe williams
I had the honor of meeting Ruthie, her sister, and cousin a couple of years ago after a performance. They are a set of phenomenal women!
same , she opened for Derek Trucks. When I met her she was chagrined at my appreciation, all I said was, "thanks for taking us to church tonight"
Such a beautiful, expressive voice. Found her listening to Bonnie Raitt, and glad I did.
Absolutely love this song! Ladies we are all phenomenal!
Had never heard of this Phenomenal Woman until she opened for Jimmie Vaughan at Blues on the Fox - it was love at first note! She performed this so powerfully!
Just a couple days ago - go see her live, you'll be happy you did! Great band, too!
WOW.!!. What a Woman. She is our future as a styled Singer. And a voice to match.
This poem by Maya Angelou describes what I see and love in a woman, her magic, her power, one of the best poems that sing to a woman. Ruthie Foster Is a great example, and I fall on my knees hehe...I already wanted it. Thank you for chanting It insurpassable.
What a Beautiful Voice, this song
PHENOMENAL WOMAN, should make every woman be Proud of her Natural Beauty, how God made each of us, if we were all the same size there would be nothing to look at
You are someone Special ,Ruthie
Foster really Sang this Song
What a Great Singer.
Cristell Martin
Amen!
I used to teach this poem of Angelou's in my Middle School classes, usually in the month of March. My gals would recite it. One pretty, young, often-troubled black student decided to memorize it and "performed' it brilliantly on stage at a school talent show. She WAS Phenomenal. It was a positive experience in a year more often marked by being disciplined in school and often "put down." I wish I knew where she is now. I bet she is a Phenomenal Woman these days.
please try to avoid using the word "gal." African-American women often take offense, as it was a term frequently used during slavery to refer to women. Men were boys; women were gals.
I hope so too.
Bless you for the power and beauty you gave to the young soul you speak of. Like you, I venture to guess that she is indeed, a Phenomenal Woman! And let it not go unnoticed, that to her, in her moments, you also, were, and without doubt, remain a phenomenal woman. Bless you both!
How lovely is this x
I Think You are phenomenal.
A phenomenal women.
p.s and apparently you are a phenomenal teacher as well, Thank you! 😁✔💯
Amazing every time I see/hear this! Gawd, I love this woman! Nobody else could sing this song like Ruthie.🇨🇦
I also didn't know Ruthie Foster, but I'm so glad I found her singing this incredible song.
I’ve always love this poem. This SONG tho!!! 😍🥰❤️
I'm just glad and relieved Atlantic Records was unable to "woo" Ruthie to their label back in the day because they would've ended up turning her into a hot commercial mess otherwise, lol! Props to you Blue Corn folks for allowing her to establish one of the finest American music legacies in recent memory on her own terms instead. Think I discovered Ruthie via one of Amazon's "Listmania" recommendations more than a decade ago and decided to check out her music for myself. Six albums later, have to say she has a prominent spot in my ever-growing CD collection:::wink:::wink:::"phenomenal" artist indeed...
;-)
thank you for the lovely compliment! we love her!
@@BlueCornMusic Pretty darn hard not to, lol! Just keep looking out for her, we don't hear much of her music here in LA (California) due to the airwaves being clogged with noisy corporate-backed garbage for the most part. Hope to finally get up to speed with her catalog by the end of this year, though!
;-)
@@PeekaPeep she gets out there often (when there is not a pandemic) hopefully you will get a chance to see her!
Ruthie Foster - My new favorite woman and songstress.
What a discovery of a Woman and a song! This discovery has changed me for the better :)
Beautiful
You are the best Ruthie Foster. I love this song. Beautiful voice !! You got good taste on your tops. I love them !!
I never get tired of hearing Ruthie Foster singing this ;)
This is me with this video on repeat in the last days of 2019 😁😍😍😍
what a beautiful woman
Wish I could thumbs up this video a thousand more times! Love it.
Such smooth delivery by an extraordinary singer!!! Great song that celebrates women!!
Oh my gosh. So beautiful.
I was at that concert! It was FANTASTIC!
Your voice resonates my heart, my soul and my walk with my Sweet Jesus. Much gratitude and many blessings to you and yours.
LOVE HER VOICE!!!
I didn't know there was a song version of Maya's poem.
Beautiful voice, astounding soul pouring out during the performance.
SHE IS VERY PHENOMENAL THE WAY SHE SANG THAT!
Have mercy. I feel so close to this song yet today is the first ever listening to this. I was a busy 9-5er and mom yet there's just no excuse to have overlooked such phenominal talent. Hope my phenominal daughter listens to this. Thank you Ruthie, you're a phenominal woman
I saw Ruthie tonight on a TV channel and I hadn't heard this song for along time it made me know that how I used to feel and I know I'm getting back to me ThankyaLordforRuthieandtakingcareofme✌💙
I first heard about this woman on Hayden Sayers CD she is very good
We love Hayden! :D
This put a smile on my face at a time when it could really use it.
Wooooo this right here ❤️🔥
This is an excellent song/performance. I'm actually gonna send the link to the women in my family.
Just bought tickets to see her in a couple weeks at The Egg in Albany, NY. Looking forward to this!
Greatest tribute to Maya Angelou , thankyou! In addition , to all the phenomenal women out there , soul sisters +whatever race , culture, generation or belief , Women who have paid,prayed and played for us Thank you
At a really low point in my life, Ruthie came along and her music helped heal me and helped save said life! I am forever grateful! Not just this song, many of hers. I had an opportunity to meet her as well and she is so humble and kind. I just love her!
She's pretty "phenomenal"! thank you for sharing!
Gorgeous woman with a gorgeous voice!
My goodness,what an amazing lady with an amazing voice. To be able to sing with such ease,is something that you are born with. Thank you dear lady
amazingly talented lady. love this song and her voice gives me goosebumps.
Amazing..... Phenomenal Woman❤️❤️
I've seen Ruthie Foster twice in concert. She's fabulous. One was at the International Guitar Night...the first time I heard of her and fell in love with her music that night. Then I had the pleasure of seeing her at a very small venue on Lopez Island, WA where she was performing for a local school to promote the Arts in Schools. That night she had a concert for the public. She was so personable and friendly and so much fun!
A Phenomenal Woman, A great Trck, the to love to listen 2 over & over. Regards & love from KAd
I just discovered Ruthie today. I binge watched a while and I think I cried about four times. She is so incredible.
She has that effect!
Phenomenally amazing performance 👏
This lady is the real deal.
This gives me an inside/outside smile ... thanks to all of my phenomenal sisters.
How refreshing, she knows she's a woman & proud of it. Love it.
Love this beautiful soul singer.
I could listen to that song all day and never get tired of it !! The louder the better
You certainly are Ruthie!
Wow...simply amazing!!!
Super angenehme Stimme!
My lord, the sustain and taste of the note that starts about the 3:00 min mark is incredible. I love everything this lady does.
So do we! Thank you so much for the kind words :D
Yeah. Amazing.
She is amazing! I just saw her in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this summer ). I love her and see her every time she comes to town.
That's wonderful! She's great isn't she? Did you check out her new song Soul Searching?
WHY CAN I NOT HERE THIS VIDEO? I WANT IT NOW!
Wow! Ruthie Foster brings me back to the early '70s and late '60s. She's a combination of Carole King and Aretha Franklin. What a breath of fresh of air!
Wow! Amazing performance! Thanks for following your dreams and helping to point the way for others. Peace...
I just learned about Ruthie Foster because she's coming to a music festival this weekend near me. Wow, a Phenomenal Woman indeed.
I still cry EVERY time
Beautiful voice.... such a feeling .... I like you Ruthie
I LOVE this song, and the way Ruthie SANGS it!!
Beautiful!
AMAZINGLY DONE!!! (tears flowing) God Bless
It's hard to make me cry but this woman pierced right through my heart
Whew!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Makes my heart sad when I see Sam
On the drums and realize she’s no longer with us.
I know... :(
Thanks Ruthie for performing at the Texas Conference for Women in Austin. What a treat and you are such a treasure!
Yes !! Excellent 💜
This little computer screen does not do her justice.....I got to see her in Everett WA with Paul Thorne once.....and the power of her voice is amazing to experience.
Amazing performance. What a voice!
Amen!
Goergeous~!
* We are all Phenomenal Woman - the feminin energy - keep it up and a huge grattitude to this amazing artist Ruthie Fosters for making my day magic ***