Christina Aguilera at Etta James Funeral

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@jonestexx4022 5 жыл бұрын

The fact that she got a STANDING OVATION at a funeral from Etta’s loved ones and family members only proofs that she did her justice. What a voice!!

@aweful 3 жыл бұрын

Well they asked her to sing so why wouldn’t they?

@gussygatlin3093 2 жыл бұрын

That Was A TRIBUTE... PERIOD!

@ellehcor8611 2 жыл бұрын

That was a marvelous rendition. Beautiful ❤️

@ellehcor8611 2 жыл бұрын

Critics are unhappy people they like to stir the pot about nothing. Miserable succotash.

@karenwalter1417 2 жыл бұрын

@@aweful -- yep- like Roseanne singing the National Anthem: They asked her to do it, so why the surprise?

@vinnie906 10 жыл бұрын

Beautiful performance of a FAN at her IDOL's FUNERAL! You people need to learn RESPECT! There's a reason Etta's family called Chrstina to sing it and not Beyonce and it was really really hard to do it. Imagine you in her place: Your beloved diva's body right next to you and you trying to show composture and calm your nerves and not break down. I feel you Christina. Rest in peace, Etta

@laylagragui5327 10 жыл бұрын

true!!

@vinnie906 10 жыл бұрын

Babe, didn't your mother ever tell you that, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all?

@jonathanhenrique9391 10 жыл бұрын

rosealee2660 Fuck you ... Stop talk shit....

@Chilly994 10 жыл бұрын

exactly, bunch of morons

@MrsKatBerry 10 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right. Etta loved Christina. Said Christina was worthy of "At Last" and that Beyoncé was trash. Etta would have wanted Christina to sing it like this. I don't like this song so dressed up, but Etta did. That's all that matters.

@baat5749 8 жыл бұрын

Christina's version of this song was Etta's favorite. So stop posting hateful comments

@nicholashodson5508 7 жыл бұрын

BA AT I know right. People don't realise that the soul sister Etta James was alive whilst Christina was doing "her version" of this song and the two actually met and Etta told Christina she loves the way she sings this song. I have no doubt that Etta would be proud of this performance/version. Love to you girl.

@JDsayslol 5 жыл бұрын

that was before xtinas voice was butchered by her horrific technique. you cant tell me this was good with a straight face.

@burninandearnin8311 4 жыл бұрын

JD Don’t be jealous or angry that beyoncé didn’t do this because Etta LOVED this and she always sounded like this amazing and She hated beyoncé’s version because it had no originality but christina’s did and that is what she LOVED about it.

@awokwok1029 4 жыл бұрын

@@burninandearnin8311 No one jealous with Christina's shitty technique. This is suck. Very suck.

@antoniamartinez4686 4 жыл бұрын

@@awokwok1029 at least she can sing

@letstalknow7306 6 жыл бұрын

Jesus, had she held the note a second longer and we would have witnessed a resurrection. That was amazing! Etta was probably smiling at this genuinely heartfelt tribute ☺

@shellbells339 2 жыл бұрын

😂 right! 🤣

@brothercaleb 2 жыл бұрын

I love your comment 🥰

@cmj_87 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao SERIOUSLY. 🤣 🔥❤

@xtar8524 Жыл бұрын

omg

@robg6216 Жыл бұрын

Deceased

@j___617 10 жыл бұрын

Etta said she loved this version that's why Christina got invited to sing it at her funeral.

@jazroom8411 6 жыл бұрын

How did she love this version at her funeral?

@dafirorodifa1011 6 жыл бұрын

Jaz Room don't be an idiot dude

@EC-dg6ti 5 жыл бұрын

Christina sang this live many times before

@SynS7ven 5 жыл бұрын

Not this version. She commented on one of the less exaggerated over the top performances.

@SashaM28 5 жыл бұрын

Bullshit!

@naayffarias 10 жыл бұрын

For those who critize Christina's version, please know that Etta herself loved this same version.

@SashaM28 5 жыл бұрын

Naay Faarias not this version... she exaggerated way too much..

@gabrielgutierrez8080 5 жыл бұрын

Shut Up haz tu la version¡ a ver si te queda mejor...ridiculo

@sonyk2542 5 жыл бұрын

She loved Christina's singing, but this was way too much.

@jesussantini759 5 жыл бұрын

But although y'all think her version's way too much, I think that's very beautiful because Christina took the song into her pretty singing style.

@RHI.750 5 жыл бұрын

We all know she was nervous and under a huge pressure. Christina can be human too.@@SashaM28

@PedroHenrique-hu3ry 3 жыл бұрын

She was holding back tears, singing with emotion, in this situation ... She just gave it all.

@Thollywoodlocke23 10 ай бұрын

🙏🏽

@bassalarcon 7 жыл бұрын

She sang it in her OWN WAY because she is AMAZING and I'm feeling it. Pure soul, pure talent, this girl is just phenomenal

@ryancooper6259 7 жыл бұрын

truueee

@xxtinarealasshit278 6 жыл бұрын

WOMAN WAS NOT A GIRL

@jolenerouse4871 2 жыл бұрын

I am just finding this video. I don't watch a lot of television and such but this is beautiful. I love how she honored Ms. Etta James and at the same time, made it her own. Christina is so talented. I got to this video after watching her sing Ave Maria. She has such a HUGE (for the lack of a better word to properly describe her) range. ...just wow. Goosebumps.

@jean-claudeledanois1247 Жыл бұрын

Sorry but you are very easly content...

@jillstevenson1649 Жыл бұрын

Here I am in your future in 2022 since you're in the past from 6 years ago when you originally commented.

@cjalan3268 10 жыл бұрын

1: Christina's version of At Last was Etta James' favorite rendition of her song. So for everyone saying she ruined it, Etta would have been proud. 2. For everyone who says she sounds awful, I think the standing ovation speaks for itself. Christina put her heart and soul into that performance. 3. Why the HELL are people in this world so negative these days? She's singing at a damn funeral. Keep your false garbage opinions to yourself.

@nicolettearts552 4 жыл бұрын

Becausee there is a lot of jeaulousy and superficiality and often these 2 go together

@megg.6651 4 жыл бұрын

Why are people so negative? Because they are IGNORANT. And thank you for your great comment.

@mariannefong4200 4 жыл бұрын

There is a reason Whitney Houston said only Christina can cover her.

@JohnSmith-wf5xp 4 жыл бұрын

Marianne Fong really?

@icarryamessage 4 жыл бұрын

When did Whitney say that

@sungexpression9093 4 жыл бұрын

Marianne Fong she didn’t say that. She said the best rendition of run to you was Christina’s other than her own. She literally told other singers songs of hers they were to sing such as Monica w/you give good love

@exel96 3 жыл бұрын

@@icarryamessage She told her that. Dont know when it was very long time ago.

@magzies5795 3 жыл бұрын

she said that?! omfg two of my loves have connected

@leonlee6832 4 жыл бұрын

Etta prefered Christina over Beyonce. Whitney Houston said Christina is the only one who should cover her songs. Patti Labelle said Christina is the greatest vocalist of our generation, Aretha Franklin said Christina is killin’ it, YOUR opinion is irrelevant bruh.

@kevinkelley3657 3 жыл бұрын

Very very few have the vocal power that Etta had, but Christina is very close. I wish she had sang this one straight up, IMHO she tried to add to much to it, and she actually hurt it some.

@jamespitts4420 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet Soul...

@spiritualchic 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you for speaking facts

@ashlieyoung2003 3 жыл бұрын

Christina's voice is unmatched

@aweful 3 жыл бұрын

Etta James was also bitter because Beyoncé was asked to sing at the Inauguration instead of her because anyone with ears can hear that Xtina does not do this song justice 💀

@mysterycharm03 3 жыл бұрын

If you heard christina aguilera's tribute to James Brown in the grammys which was actually hailed one of the most unforgettable grammy moments of all time, you'll understand why she sings this way. She sing the way other rnb soul singer sing and put her own twist to it. And to those saying she's faking it by lowering your larynx, well she has been consistent and sustained that vocal texture I must transformed that faking to an actual skill! She is a soul singer, and she was applauded by many amazing artist and institution in the world as one of the most greatest vocalist of all time. If the time comes she passed away, her name will be remembered and commemorated as a music legend!

@josepo53 Жыл бұрын

cristina ya es inmortal con su voz como la nombraron la voz de nuestra generacion

@inmeekwetrustztv3064 5 ай бұрын

My all times favorite.

@dylansig 9 жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone of you is going to teach Miss.Aguilera how to sing during her Idol's funeral ;)

@cance7984 4 жыл бұрын

+Dylan Cutajar Please say it louder for the people in the rear.

@ntuzunkaurintah 4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@AthenaKama 4 жыл бұрын

Period!!

@olivias9432 4 жыл бұрын

Dylan Cutajar yeah but some singers should learn how to sing from Miss Aguilera ;)

@caseyelgin6988 3 жыл бұрын

Christina is tha QUEEN. Periodt.

@doshinall 9 жыл бұрын

This woman sang her inspiration...bottom line. Heart wrenching.

@squamish4life 5 жыл бұрын

your funny

@ohioplayer 5 жыл бұрын

That was a brutal tribute ...

@cjturner370 2 жыл бұрын

@@ohioplayer But yet u listened only to be a Troll Oh My badd Is Christina The Wrong Skin Color To Give Tribute To A Legend Etta James???

@jeniestra. 2 жыл бұрын

The way her voice cracked when she was talking about how much Etta James inspired her... 😭😭😭

@Nono-yi5sl Жыл бұрын

@@cjturner370 she sound horrible

@heidialcorn5921 Жыл бұрын

Christina was born with an old soul gift....whatever she sings she just BECOMES the song!!!!! I'm in awe over her gift

@nickyducky 4 жыл бұрын

Christina’s voice is just incredible. What a powerhouse. ♥️

@tabularasaconfirmed 10 жыл бұрын

Ugh, you can hear and see the pain when she sings this. Etta James was her idol and #1 inspiration. Etta James also loved Christina Aguilera and her version of At Last. Imagine having to sing in front of your dead idol's casket... the idol who praised you and loved you.

@leeannloy4034 10 жыл бұрын

Etta had ALWAYS said Christina should be the only one to sing her song. She did it Justus!

@crystalsmith520 7 жыл бұрын

She killed it to me, I love Christina Aguilera , she got down. Gone girl, with some Soul.

@Hifirrrr 5 жыл бұрын

That’s how you perform for a legend’s tribute

@brenthill5596 8 жыл бұрын

Christina nails it as usual. lets go to the judges score cards. 10 - 10 - 10

@butterflyszn2342 8 жыл бұрын

she gets a 6 from me

@jamielofts 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris C you get a 0 from me.

@bagasafriandy4723 8 жыл бұрын

I give her 7 for the technic and 10 for the stamina/power

@lilgreeneyesp637 5 жыл бұрын

She... kills beyonce version

@kayswifht514 5 жыл бұрын

@@jamielofts And you are who?

@CountryCowboy008 8 жыл бұрын

For those who are saying that Christina overdid it with excessive runs: When you do Soul and RnB, there's no such thing as too much runs.. I like how raw this performance is, unlike the manufactured-sounding version of Beyonce (though her vocals are impressive as well). This kind of RnB and Soul should never be approached as clean and smooth.. It is meant to be runny and raspy, just like James Brown's style..

@tallygirl1107 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! You said it perfectly!

@DaydreamCarey1234 2 жыл бұрын

Excessive runs is fine but atleadt put it on gthe great place that would fit the music.

@msmam72104 Жыл бұрын

PERIODT!

@lillierobinson1786 Жыл бұрын

Musically speaking, runs and fills can be overdone. It takes more than a bunch of tired runs to create a truly soulful style. Christina is good for blue eyed soul. That's why people who don't really KNOW what soul music is say she's so great. This performance was forced and not authentically soulful....pure emulation. Watch Patti Labelle sing ANYTHING... and then say Christina is singing soul music. And to reference James Brown?? Whaaat? Dude...Christina is good just like Elvis was .......🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

@Idk-gy5gs Жыл бұрын

@@lillierobinson1786 oh girl

@excommunicado7507 3 жыл бұрын

What Christina Aguilera has that separates her from all the 'TECHNICAL SINGERS" out there, SOUL!!!! SOUL can't be taught. It can't be imitated. It's raw and God-given gift. Christina Aguilera is blessed to have such soul in her voice.

@KKKurly 3 жыл бұрын

Having a raspy voice doesn’t mean you have soul... do you know what it means to have soul ?

@excommunicado7507 3 жыл бұрын

@@KKKurly oh someone decided he wants to lecture about SOUL? Are you serious? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@KKKurly 3 жыл бұрын

@@excommunicado7507 yeah.. I’m black we created soul.. I come from it !! So yes let’s speak about it 🗣🗣🗣

@caleviwin 3 жыл бұрын

@@KKKurly if you know about it then why ask? 🤷 Seems like you dont know.

@KKKurly 3 жыл бұрын

@@caleviwin ??? I think you need to re-read my comment.. I asked do HE/SHE know what it means to have soul... since he wrote the initial post about soul….. anything else ?

@paulrivas_88 7 жыл бұрын

Christina Aguilera is AMAZING!

@nathannguyen4440 8 жыл бұрын

The only thing that bothered me wasn't her performance. It was fine to me. It was those people who are on their phones recording her performance at a fucking funeral

@ilikebakedpotatoes176 8 жыл бұрын

ikr

@maikeulanjello9061 7 жыл бұрын

its 2016. but with all due respect, they should've just shut it down or keep it down low.

@CaitlyNicole89 7 жыл бұрын

Yes Nathan! That was the one thing that bothered me too

@TheMastersuperblaste 7 жыл бұрын

Funeral yes, but the TELEVISED funeral of an iconic blues pioneer, with a pop icon signing her signature hit song in tribute; in 2016 no less.

@paulobtuble 7 жыл бұрын

wo! watch the lingo bro. No F bomb let's show some respect. This is Etta James funeral.

@douglasvilledarling2935 8 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else get chills at the beginning and end

@Leavemealoneplz124 5 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! This woman has one of the most beautiful voices IVE. ever heard in my 40 years of life!!

@haddynough8402 4 жыл бұрын

Douglasville Darling um, yeah!

@ZurielNena 4 жыл бұрын

Douglasville Darling every damn time yoooo

@PoshPaws2703 3 жыл бұрын

yep

@lolacat2420 3 жыл бұрын

YES! There was a moment close to the beginning (the camera was closer) where you it was obvious that the Lord was blessing and anointing Christina. More chillbumps.

@rainedelaze708 3 жыл бұрын

The people not appreciating this, are the people who’ve clearly never watched Etta James sing live. She was gritty and emotional and amazing. Just like this performance by Christina.

@gjh6570 3 жыл бұрын

Christina is killing it. Best voice of her generation!

@charlesdeaquino2999 8 жыл бұрын

She was in pieces and she still managed to nailed with this performance.

@oaliviah 8 жыл бұрын

First of all Christina was singing like Etta oils have wanted her to. Have any of y'all ever heard Etta sing live? She never sings it like the recording track she gets into it soulfully and will change lots of things just as Christina is doing. That was Etta's style and Christina was respecting it

@celifacejones 7 жыл бұрын

Gotta love all the comments saying Christina was awful and how Beyoncé was better... There's a room full of people who not only loved Blues, but knew Etta and are Blues musicians giving Christina a standing ovation. If you like Beyoncé's version better, you have no idea what soul is. period.

@larosa5891 7 жыл бұрын

Beyoncè did it soulfully too. You ARE THE ONE WHO DOESN'T KNIW WHAT SOUL IS! What was so bad about Beyoncè performance? She, just like Christina poured out her soul into the song. What's different about the two performances? And Christina sounded great until that riff she did at the end. If that's what you call soul, you're a fucking hypocrite because Beyoncè does it too.

@celifacejones 7 жыл бұрын

No, Beyonce is not a soulful singer. Everything she sings is planned and rehearsed to death. Her approach to everything she sings is how to come across a certain way instead of feeling it and letting that take you wherever. Beyonce a great singer in that she has great technique, but soulful she is not. Beyonce's idea of soul is what comes across, not because she feels it but because she knows that is what people will interpret as soul. There's a big difference between the two singers.

@larosa5891 7 жыл бұрын

celifacejones you obviously don't know what you're talking about. Your opinion tho

@nelanela4721 7 жыл бұрын

agree :-* Christina is more better...Who is Beyonce?? ooh yes she is queen with shake ass....in sings is queen Xtina...

@styLahfiiShchiLLah 7 жыл бұрын

I get your point and I kind of agree but hands down Beyoncé is the better singer she was and she will always be. Christina is foremost oversinging nowadays and back in her "prime" she was imitating the greats like Whitney and Mariah espeically Mariahs whistle notes with a false falsetto and on this tribute she is also imitating and not delivering something personal. Most at the time she screams especially around 3:10 the for you are MINE is straight screaming for 10 or more seconds and absolutelty horrible she sounds like she is having menstrual cramps. Also this is the reason why her technique is lacking and her voice often breaks. This is also not by a mile soulfoul only imitating the greats while not knowing the personal insturment fo 100%. If she would have stayed from the begining of her career voice wise in her lane she wouldnt sound so struggling nowadays. Meanwhile Beyoncé knows her vocal lane and stays true to her and perfetctioned her instrument and voice she became better and better and can truely use all facets of it.

@milagrosgranados1316 Жыл бұрын

I am never disappointed with Christina. She is an amazing vocalist. I absolutely loved this. She put the grunt and soul in this song. I know Etta is proud of her.

@Paulsonof 8 жыл бұрын

In this ridiculous world anyone will be pleasured. I have been listening to Xtina for a very long time, I know how hard was this for her, how she pushed herself for not to cry. She just tried to give her best, for me this was very emotional, soulful and touching, and she just wanted to throw away that feeling with that note with all her heart!!!

@Paulsonof 8 жыл бұрын

+buggabuggaboy That's your opinion.

@mr.4everepicchannel430 8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Son im Portuguese soooooo..... i don't know what that means!

@loyalbella8009 8 жыл бұрын

I u3

@davidcor22 10 жыл бұрын

She has the best voice of the world!!!! she is SO BEAUTIFUL!! I love her!!

@gordanramsey8747 10 жыл бұрын

Lol. Not really.

@scottrodriguez2005 8 жыл бұрын

Hey David Palomares you're so right on buddy she is and has been the voice of our generation,but you know that haters are always going to hate....

@xxtinarealasshit278 6 жыл бұрын

David dm me

@amandasanchezsmith6596 3 жыл бұрын

Hearing this gave me goosebumps... Christina’s talent is undeniable

@Bearwoman11 Жыл бұрын

This performance was absolutely amazing! Christina Aguilera singing ability is off the charts! It is truly a Heavenly gift! To this world!

@luismarty9358 Жыл бұрын

Hello bearwoman lol How are you doing today It's obviously you love music?

@Nikki28312 10 жыл бұрын

Killed it.. Sang girl that range amazing..you can tell ppl no nothing about vocals that's was amazing..

@mmqpichardo 9 жыл бұрын

Everyone that says beyonce did it better let's remember that Etta James hated beyonces version and preferred xtina's version and that is why her family requested that she sing at the funeral. Stop hating. Beyonce was cute but Etta is known for her grit which Xtina displayed perfectly

@garionlegore4734 9 жыл бұрын

Youre an idiot... Etta didn't like the fact that beyonce was singing her song in front of the president and didn't get invited on stage to sing, also the movie version, which you can assume beyonce didnt have much creatve control over... Was kinda butchered. But Beyonces live version is clearly better .. She hated beyonces version because it was also for a movie.. Look at beyonces live version, and tell me christinas is better.. B is just much more soulful. Christina relys on the runs to make her sound better than what it is(not saying she has a bad voice) And aguilera did not portray etta perfect, as you say. This song is about the feeling, not how well you can sing it... You reeeeeaaaaaly need to check yo self fool

@matgood6231 9 жыл бұрын

I dont get the rant. Christina couldn't hav e sung it with more feeling. She gave it all she's got to tribute Etta in her own way. Christina btw, can.sing with out runs and is amazing. Runs are her thing so she do it. to say beyonce is better than Christina is laughable though.

@welcamemyhome6987 6 жыл бұрын

mmqpichardo so she was wrong

@jaredjones5870 6 жыл бұрын

Mat Good Beyonce actually has a far better technique than christina which automatically makes beyonce a better singer than her.

@xmantrans4846 5 жыл бұрын

jared jones on a technical point of view beyonce better than xtina but singing isn’t about technicality. Singing is about expressing yourself vocally on an emotional level that christina is very good at and that’s why she became one of the most iconic/influencial voices and singer of all time. If beyonce and christina were to duet live beyonce wouldn’t be heard or will sound mediocre because christina has too much of a powerful voice for her to keep up with.

@bohuslav5019 Жыл бұрын

This was the performance that made me truly respect Christina Aguilera as an artist. Paying tribute to the legend Etta James with a personal but also faithful rendition of her classic song. Truly beautiful. The guy at the end saying "give her another hand" really sums it up.

@TheMississippiCarDoctor 7 жыл бұрын

WOW!! She did an awesome job. Christina you got some chops. Much love and respect to you.

@mitchellroe2935 9 жыл бұрын

some call it screaming, some call it art. I call it amazingness.

@megumidan88 8 жыл бұрын

one of the few white women with soul voice.

@SelfAdjust 8 жыл бұрын

+Angelo Ferrior She's still white though

@SelfAdjust 8 жыл бұрын

My apologies if I came out rude to you, it wasn't my intention. You're right, I'm probably a bit ignorant but I think we're defining race differently. I was basing that claim mainly on her appearance. After googling a bit I found that her father also appears white (to me anyway). Also, as I've understood it, "Latin" refers to culture rather than race, which is why there are both dark(black) and light(white) latinos but I may be wrong so feel free to educate me on that front.

@derricklowe5517 8 жыл бұрын

***** do you realize you only named two white women...Celine and lady gaga, the rest are mixed, because whites only have one look, and btw blonde hair blue eyes are a mutation, and genetic defect if you will

@samsalinasandoval 6 жыл бұрын

Joss Stone says HI!

@clashofclansupatonic4885 5 жыл бұрын

Donovan Wilington Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera are latino not white.

@jessicalynnwaite822 11 ай бұрын

THE VOICE of our time. Her pipes pack power- Holy Bible 😍 🔥💖

@danidavis5915 Жыл бұрын

She sang like church! She sent Etta off in style. She's so little like Etta was when she was young and you could tell Christina genuinely loved Etta. Etta is one of my favorites and Christina did her homegoing justice! Those of you criticizing, must have never been to a Black funeral or a Black Baptist church service.

@theumbrellaroom5394 6 ай бұрын

AMEN!

@Xiephyr 10 жыл бұрын

Etta James herself met Christina, praised her and loved Christina's rendition of her song. Her own family invited her to perform and no one else for a reason. Just look at everyone at the funeral standing up, giving a standing ovation and recognising this soulful performance. Whether or not her particular singing style is to your taste is up to you, and you can say that Christina butchered it or not. But comments like how Etta must be "rolling in her grave" are not for you to say, and they'd be completely inaccurate.

@PinkMeetsVintage 10 жыл бұрын

i mean...just incredible. no words. no one compares to christina aguilera.

@ulysseslopes4242 4 жыл бұрын

many people say "Christina is bad", but i say: try to sing 50 percent of what Christina sings...

@rit.x 4 жыл бұрын

Haha 50 percent? Of Christina Aguilera? Its a lot mannnn. I mean being a vocalist, I seriously want to sing ike her and if I achieve that I'm sure I would become one of the best vocalists of the world. She is the Queen man. Oh I really want to sing with her.. And about other people? Let's just not give the attention to existence of bad comments about her, which they seek🙌❤

@ulysseslopes4242 4 жыл бұрын

@@rit.x Exaaaactly!!! I totally agree with you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@rit.x 4 жыл бұрын

@@ulysseslopes4242 good to hear that mate.. I hope you're doing good during this pandemic btw :) 🙌

@ulysseslopes4242 4 жыл бұрын

@@rit.x Thank you so much, mate! I hope you are doing well during this epidemic moment too!

@excommunicado7507 3 жыл бұрын

You're too generous for saying 50%. No one can sing like her. Just like no one can sing like Mariah and Whitney and Celine.

@janmcfarlane1684 Жыл бұрын

There are multitudes of singers..all the time long days. They sing, but few SAAAAANG. Drenched with respect for a fellow artist, the highest honor, beyond the audience. Brava !

@VenusianTaureau 9 жыл бұрын

Oh yes Miss Christina! She took it to church on everybody that day ya'll! That is the Christina soulful vocal runs I love to hear her do because she does it so damn well and I wish she'd sing more soul songs much more often! Still she did a magnificent job honoring her idol and I know Etta was so proud of her looking down from heaven!

@Alex4u 8 жыл бұрын

She is amazing, great soul voice. Go girl!

@Solo-vh9fm 3 жыл бұрын

This is honestly one of her best tributes. No oversinging, just a raw, soulful performance. I love her runs here

@mathijslemmens9727 8 жыл бұрын

It sounds like Etta's spirit is living through Christina, INSANE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@alvaroxil 9 жыл бұрын

Holly Mother of God!!! That was absolutely amazing!!! What a healty lungs!

@choochd 6 жыл бұрын

Mmmm.... not sure how "healthy" they are after all that squeezing. She has unhealthy technique in her high belts and thats why she always goes hoarse in the middle of them. You'd think after a couple decades of vocal training she'd develop a solid mix. She has so much potential but I hate to see and hear her destroying her voice belt after belt.

@mkad3666 6 жыл бұрын

Alvaro López swear the has a third lung

@SashaM28 5 жыл бұрын

Are u kidding me? 😂😂😂

@ghendrix2264 5 жыл бұрын

@@choochd her bad techniques will dominantly affects her vocal chord, not on her lungs. So its kinda correct to say that she has a healthy lungs

@choochd 5 жыл бұрын

@@ghendrix2264 OK. It's a saying, no need to take it so literally. I'm sure her lungs are anatomically in tact if that makes you feel any better? We can both agree on the bad technique tho, which is what I was getting at.

@terriyancy3103 10 жыл бұрын

You people who are talking crap about Christina and how she is singing this song ... obviously are not fans of Etta James ... or you would know that Christina sang this the way ETTA would have wanted ... they actually were admirers of each other and had very similar styles and voices ...

@KatHart4 10 жыл бұрын

Amen. Etta even said Christina did the best covers of this song. People think this is too much riffing, but people don't freak when pianists do this to the melody, or saxophone players. This is the jazz realm, and the voice has the right to do runs as well. It's an improvisational instrument, and people of the popular culture just don't understand.

@christineknotts9082 7 жыл бұрын

I have read so many disparaging comments about Christina on this and other threads regarding her singing of this song... So if any of you were true Etta fans, you would already know that the way Christina sang this song is very close to her own personal style of singing, further Etta had a great respect for Christina and the way she sang her songs... smh...

@toddgilbert 7 жыл бұрын

No way. All these pop tarts way over sing to try to show their vocal range. Started with Whitney. Etta gave the song just what it needed.

@matgood6231 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This is a performance for Etta, not for pedestrian spectators appeal. Its her way to honour to the best of her ability from one great to another. Christina didnt consider how anyone else but Etta would receive it.

@paulobtuble 7 жыл бұрын

Amen! and Amen! She Made Etta James so so proud.I know she is smiling in heaven right now. Rest in peace.

@Treys123Girl 10 жыл бұрын

I got the chills listening to her she sound so amazing ! R.I.P Etta James

@ryanwilsonmusic 10 жыл бұрын

For the people saying she oversang or messed up the song: You morons obviously don't understand the blues or the music of the late Ms. Etta James. You probably heard this song in the Zales commercial and lumped it in with all the other pop tunes of yesteryear. Well, this version (and Xtinas outfit) are fitting tributes to our fallen Queen of Sass & Soul. Ms. Aguilera is THE ONLY SINGER with the Etta stamp of approval when it comes to this song, so have several seats. In this case, have a pew.

@TheAlterMari 10 жыл бұрын

I totally AGREE!

@Rebelinmyheart 10 жыл бұрын

Well said: )

@hearsay516 9 жыл бұрын

oh shut up and sit down. u obviously know nothing about singing

@gabfortin1976 6 жыл бұрын

Etta James stole this song. Its not hers.

@RHI.750 5 жыл бұрын

And you are? Some dumbass on the internet pretending to be smart. Fuck off@@hearsay516

@nicholashodson5508 7 жыл бұрын

I believe a lot of people don't realise that Etta was alive for a long time prior to Christina doing this version at Etta's funeral. Etta had said to Christina that she loved the way Christina sang the song, and that is why she was chosen to sing it at her funeral, as a tribute. I love both of them and both of their versions. ✌🏾️❤️

@shawnafuego26 7 жыл бұрын

She sang that song in tears ......Te amo Etta james

@phillipe_rs 9 жыл бұрын

Some people complain bout how Christina sings, and that Just shows how poor their knowlege bout music is. The greatest singers of all time use to "scream" way more than she does. For exemple Patty LaBelle, Aretha, Jennifer Holiday and even Etta herself. And all these women are considered legends today.

@chhaylong2086 4 жыл бұрын

Phillipe Ramos they are belt not scream

@Molly_Belle 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, they know nothing!!!

@michaelsliders3421 8 жыл бұрын

Her voice is powerful 😍

@dehdullius 4 жыл бұрын

This rendition is breathtaking! OMG! what a passion, strong voice and incredible technique. Christina is truly impressive

@Theagchm 4 жыл бұрын

Yeh me too, I held my breath hoping it would end but it didn't!

@guialves1474 7 жыл бұрын

ICONIC! ❤

@timblaylark5605 9 жыл бұрын

Knock the young lady all you want but she sang it like she was raised in the Pentecostal church. That's how they sing to a point. She did well and held her own. People who aren't fond of runs and the like I get where you're coming from. But truth is most of your major R&B, Jazz and POP singers came from that origin or genre, they only let go of their roots to appeal to the mainstream. That's why people like Patti Labelle or Aretha Franklin aren't as popular, they came from that origin and it used to be acceptable. Etta came from such an origin, just like Mahalia or Beyoncé or Fantasia or even Whitney know they had to give up the run and falsetto that is a standard in old school churches. It's just what being mainstream is about I guess, it's amazing to me that even many jazz singers gave up doing runs or scat. Many modern Gospel singers have given up those roots even though that's where they learned to use their voice like an actual instrument. At the end of the day I know its about getting paid to do what you love but I really miss people who have such vocal control. For a latina to have her ability when it's not a foundation of Latin music, is a wonderful gift that she gets no credit for. God knows J-Lo couldn't do a run to save her life. End of my rant, I apologize to the pop purists.

@DeleriumLuke 9 жыл бұрын

You're so on point. Besides this is not a cover song. It's expression one has for another. It love. Etta was one of Christina's inspiration. She sang from her heart.

@kewlbns69 9 жыл бұрын

DeleriumLuke technically it is a cover since it's etta's song not hers...well it became her "signature" song ie the one she was most famous for. tho really this and etta's versions were both covers since it was originally done 1st by glen miller trumpeter ray anthony in 1952...etta's version wouldn't be recorded till 1960 produced by the late great leonard chess of chess records...but then none of this silly bullshit really matters cuz it's a great song and both etta and christina pretty much blow the flippin doors off any place no mater what they sing. :D incidentally if you haven't had a chance to check it out you can watch cadillac records on crackle.com for free. it's a fantastic movie about etta and many of the other legends of the chess records era :D

@aRcTiCbLu3 9 жыл бұрын

Couldn´t have said it better. I personally love the runs, they are the factors that distinguish a mediocre singer from a great singer.

@kewlbns69 9 жыл бұрын

it's kind of like watching a guitar player. a hack goes on for 10 minutes and gets boring after 4:30. a virtuoso knows when the hell to shut up and let the rest of the band play something. can you guess which one this girl is? :D

@SousChef77 9 жыл бұрын

Kewl Beans She was singing to Ella...not you, or any of us who were fortunate enough to be here for this. Sometimes you just have to let art flow over you....................this was art.

@carusoscani4901 9 жыл бұрын

All the ones that hate her, it's because they are jealous of her voice. Period.

@aledall09 9 жыл бұрын

(Y)

@SousChef77 9 жыл бұрын

Moofasa Chechi I never got enough of Etta, and Christina is in her league.

@Vaisin 9 жыл бұрын

Either this or they are just Britney Spears fanboys

@epipd5712 9 жыл бұрын

Jorge A. Pissani Hey that's true!

@mzTayTay17 9 жыл бұрын

Jorge A. Pissani That's what the word mean... A hater is someone who's jealous of u because they're not U

@nathansmith8492 3 жыл бұрын

3:00 Pure Heaven. ❤️

@catismylife1652 Жыл бұрын

What a voice!! Truly one of the greatest voice of our generation!!

@detoditokarriyo 9 жыл бұрын

No me alcanzó a imaginar la cantidad ""cantantes"" de hoy en día desearían tener la voz que tiene esta mujer... Xtina es lo máximo

@YellowRoseOvTx 9 жыл бұрын

Oooh she is about to wake her up out the casket!

@lancetagram 9 жыл бұрын

im a big fan and i lol so hard at this 😂😂😂

@leanablardony3381 9 жыл бұрын

That would be a nice ending..can imagine that happening while watching these lol...

@lambforever2455 9 жыл бұрын

YellowRoseOvTx lololol xDDD

@calisongbird 9 жыл бұрын

YellowRoseOvTx out "of"

@YellowRoseOvTx 9 жыл бұрын

No, "Up out" is the correct venacular use of words. Opting to use grammatically correct syntax of Standard English, "out of" would not capture the way I want my comment read.

@rudystanley4315 7 жыл бұрын

Incredible performance and voice, different -in her own way. I love this song thanks to her. No wonder Etta liked her so much.

@lilsusieq100 9 жыл бұрын

Don't care for Christina, BUT she is spot on and just ROCKED this song. I believe Etta is looking down smiling on her!

@DuosGuardian000 10 жыл бұрын

I would be at work watchin this video and I get up and get to shouting. This girl is blessed. She can handle her weight with the best of them.

@georgetteroenfeldt8144 8 ай бұрын

She sang her gutts out. Wow! What a tribute.

@RichardM1366 5 ай бұрын

She almost broke down crying but she hung on and nailed it perfectly.

@user-or4eu9xq1y 10 жыл бұрын

Christina did it so damn amazing and flawless, think about it. She's singing at ETTA JAMES funeral! The woman who inspired her , why wouldn't you give it all you got ? Etta adored Christina and I'm sure she would of loved this. I'm sure she did enjoy it. R.I.P

@angelvincasiano9183 10 жыл бұрын

That's why I Love You...Christina Aguilera

@TheBestOfEverything-dt2nt 7 жыл бұрын

Can we say hallelujah and amen!; chills all over my body. Girl has some soul and pipes

@vanejuck2 3 жыл бұрын

Christina is a wonderful singer and her voice is going througt heart and soul

@Nicqoooo 9 жыл бұрын

There aren't screams. This is passion. Love of one artist to another. Enjoy the talent.

@rubix_11 10 жыл бұрын

Christina singing Etta James' song couldn't be better! Love them both and this was a beautiful performance!

@ronm8948 2 жыл бұрын

Christina you did Etta James proud.Thank you 🙏 God for giving us these beautiful talented women.Angels on earth.Lord your generosity to your children we are so grateful for your love.

@carol-annlamothe7295 7 жыл бұрын

Christina is so awesome. I love listening to her soulful voice !! The BEST !!!

@antoneaanthony3203 9 жыл бұрын

Love her man she can just put So much power and soul in to any damn song

@The05toinks 10 жыл бұрын

what's wrong with you guys. She sang her heart out. I dont hear any over singing or whatsoever.. Her voice is just so beautiful.. People now a days are so judgmental!

@almesticared850 3 жыл бұрын

Still listening in 2021. Love Etta not a huge Christina fan. Because she doesn't truly get to express who she total is in her music. This is who Christina really is. She's gritty, bluesy and R&B. Yet she's branded a a pop singer. So they water her down, to fit in a pop category.

@KKPADI6 2 жыл бұрын

She has got amazing vocals!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@mssodamnsassy 9 жыл бұрын

That girl can sing she did that 🙌🙏👌👍👏

@MrNathan2193 9 жыл бұрын

Etta would be proud. Christina sang THIS VERSION to her, the same way, and Etta herself actually said she liked it better THIS way. So no hating on her "overdoing it". If your idol tells you that your version of their song is better than theirs, you continue doing it that way.

@nancycavazos183 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding performance and tribute! RIP Ms. ETTA JAMES and Thank you ♥️🌹♥️

@adriennebernardo1877 9 ай бұрын

And thats how its done.....!!!!! What a phenomenal voice Christina has!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

@natsul3319 10 жыл бұрын

Over singing should not be a thing! When you pour your heart and soul into a song, you don't just "sing" the song, you improvise, fluctuate the range or increase it to suit your voice. Most of today's singers barely do runs or improvise and the song get's old. Look at the 90's singers! The songs had the same melody but their singing and incredible improvisations made it sound more epic LIVE! That is the true testament as to whether a singer is a VOCALIST or a generic Pop artist!

@simonedavis9859 9 жыл бұрын

Amen

@hollyviverette4105 9 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@mslondonlove1435 9 жыл бұрын

AMEN

@luhevieira 9 жыл бұрын

AMEN HUNTY

@Jongen. 4 жыл бұрын

No you should not be a thing.

@taylorlaunterpower 9 жыл бұрын

her voice is surreal.. shes incredible

@nellclark1384 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful beautiful soulful Miss Etta James give her her roses she have truly always deserve, you made the world a little more bearable

@richardyoung7817 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Love that rendition, I know Etta heard and will thank you when she sees u

@aaronpena6585 8 жыл бұрын

a lot of people are commenting about her "screaming" and "unnecessary grunting" . well lets see, last time i checked if everyone can scream and grunt like her there would be a lot more artist signed to record labels. sooooo next time saying shes doing the most remember you cannot sing or else you wouldnt be watching youtube videos of people getting thousands to millions of views, you would be in them 😘

@exodeservedbeongrammys435 7 жыл бұрын

Fucking true...

@farrionspencer3995 5 жыл бұрын

This ain't screaming cause I tried and I can't. Christina Aguilera has a great, amazing and incredible voice.

@awokwok1029 4 жыл бұрын

@@farrionspencer3995 Don't be hypocrite. This is screaming.

@lamorosioriginals8216 4 жыл бұрын

Immanuel San Screaming is not an issue, it's a stylistic effect. Rock n roll and Metal are made essentially of this kind of distortion and so few people are capable of screaming that well. Try to scream like christina and speak later

@awokwok1029 4 жыл бұрын

@@lamorosioriginals8216 you could say whatever you want to say. But Christina just ruined everything. It's not a good style for her. She lost dynamic, sometimes she's going flat and crack her voice. And you ask me if i could scream like her 🤣 hell no.

@justinediva 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in tears again. Christina is such a wonder. I can't imagine how she feels singing this at her idol's funeral.

@deeluu905 2 жыл бұрын

I believe people don't give Christina the accolades she deserves..I too her with Beyonce and beyond..she did a great version of this, so soulful!

@jillstevenson1649 Жыл бұрын

Her voice has so much range. Amazing and a God given. Wow I just got chills on her first note.

@luismarty9358 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Jill How was your night It's obviously you love music?

@chuckgriffin453 9 жыл бұрын

she blows Beyonce away!

@valeriebarnes3293 9 жыл бұрын

at last you need to sit ya dumb ass down cause she will never be on Be level EVER !!!! well said me :)

@giriisworld1987 9 жыл бұрын

Valerie Barnes i guess you missunderstood, i like beyonce but she never ever be on xtina level. you gotta accept that.

@Googaify 9 жыл бұрын

Valerie Barnes oh please... Beyonce can only dream of a voice like Christina's. Christina's a true artist, unbelievable talent and voice

@gabrielhaddad7610 9 жыл бұрын

she blows everyone away hehehe

@DeathBecomesH3r 9 жыл бұрын

Nope. Beyonce actually knows how to control her voice and not over sing every single little note. I'm sure Christina Aguilera could find a way to over sing twinkle twinkle little star lol.