So you telling me this chic can sing tenor, soprano, alto, whistle, scat, yodel and hold a note for 3 hours. I'm done.

This performance needs to be archived and placed in the National Museum of African American History and Culture so future generations can see just what real singing looks like.

Mariah isn't the only singer with whistle register. Minnie Ripperton, Chante Moore, Betty Wright, Shanice Wilson. But Rachelle Ferrell, hands down!

Black woman with way more talent never get their flowers the way they deserve

She's not even slaying these notes under her lights. She's doing this for the people, not the camera. One of a kind type singer.

Did Rachelle Ferrell just kill her own song live?! This was fantastic!

When she hit that high note, The Apollo stump split in half, and every cat within a 100 mile radius head exploded

Didn't need to shave, hair just fell off of my body when she hit that *NOTE*, OMG!!!! ICON, ICON, ICON enough said.

Rachelle's undoubtedly one of the best female singers to walk on planet earth!

Notice how Rachelle Ferrell is so extraordinary yet so humble! Talented on so many levels. May we give her her roses while she can still smell them.

When she hit that high note, if I wore a wig, I would've snatched it off of my head and swung it around like a helicopter propeller. If you don't think that this woman sang the HELL out of this song- then you don't like collard greens!

When she hit that note I knew the tea was ready!

Rachelle Farrell's is in a class by hershelf

I could not stop laughing when she hit that whistle register. Not that it was funny & that I didn't take her singing seriously because she is, hands down, one of the most underrated gifted singers. Her hitting that whistle register definitely gives me the chills.

She sang with full authority, control and CONVICTION as if she was sending a message from the Almighty that He has not forgotten about us. Her vocal gifts and abilities are unrivaled, God-given and not to be denied. This queen wears her crown proudly.

that long belt note was 25 sec !!

DAMN! She does not play on stage! She be holdin' and extendin' the hell outta those notes. She never gets winded. So unique and distinct. Nobody sounds like her. I can't front, her faces have me rollin'.

I know this is hella old, but her and Lisa Fisher were sooooo under rated!!! Along with everyone throwing their shoes, I damn near threw my phone!!! Hell I stopped holding my breathe after 5secs😂

This was almost effortless. The control she has of her voice, the stamina and strength, and being able to nail that whistle while mingling with the audience as if it was nothing but a thing. Only a true singer with a true voice could have pulled off something like this. This was one of the best Showtime at the Apollo performances ever. Rachelle is one of the best voices of our time.

She needs to perform on NPR Tiny Desk Concert

Listen to that control of her vocal cords (the breathing technique is impeccable)as she's walking up them stairs, not a miss as all.

I want vocal lessons from Rachelle Ferrell and Cissy Houston they been hitting high notes so effortlessly it's mind blowing 🤯

And she whip her hair after the note she a beast

Her voice is so clear, strong, that she will make you cry.... just talent, nothing but talent

Rachelle Ferrell arguably has the BEST octave vocal range EVER; UNDOUBTEDLY she is ONE of my TOP 10 BEST vocalist in both the 20th and 21st Century! Suffice it to say, we can all agree to disagree; yet for a vocalist to proceed to briskly walk up 5 stairs, stride across towards the other side of the stage, then bounce and rock with it as she maintained this powerfully strong note for 26 solid seconds is absolutely phenomenal...(count 'em if you have nothing better to do) lol... I never tire of this song nor this video... UNDENIABLY RACHELLE FERRELL'S IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN!!!

I don’t understand why isn’t she worldwide known for her range, her longevity and her control over her voice. Damn this girl deserves way more than this

I just had to stand up like my grandma would, with my hand on my hip......and give her the nasty look.... and say "come on girl and sang that song like its pose to be sung honey yesssssss"!!!!!!!

One of The Most under appreciated Artists who can sang her face off....You are Truly Gifted...I'll Love your music forever!!!

She treats her voice as a true i instrument. An extension of her spirit....an expression of her self. Absolutely amazing to witness!!!

NEVER in all my life have i EVER heard singing that flawless...OMG, SHE'S AMAZING!!! This has got to be one of the absolute GREATEST perfomances i've ever seen...MY JAW IS ON THE FLOOR RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VERY, VERY, VERY UNDERRATED! I just lost my damn socks with my shoes still on! That vocal range and control is utterly ridiculous! Always a fan!

Who else saw the power of that whistle note make that woman in the front row throw her hands up and spring out of the seat at minute mark 3:51? Only SANGIN' can make a person do that! LOL

I Love this woman's VOICE Lord have mercy sing Rachelle!

Yes girl, YASSS!! That girl pulled it, and creased the phuck out of everybody's face @3:50. Yes mam, she did that shat! My God, her vocal range is BEYOND AMAZING!

She was fine and she killed this like I have never seen. Best live vocal performance I have ever seen. Period.

that lady at the front was feeling it! i was waving my arms all over the place like a fool when she did that 26 SECOND note!!

I’ve watched this maybe 10k times, no biggie.

When I tell you I almost threw my shoe at my computer at 3:50...

I use to think that NO ONE could come close to Patti's range, power, and her control, but in walks Rachelle... CLASSIC performance!!

All of her CD's are drop dead AMAZING. Life changing.

@5:13 How the hell do you hit a frickin full chest note and hold it for some 25sec and morph it into something else????? THE BEST SINGER ON EARTH!!!!!

best voice in the universe

What I loved about the Apollo is the audience were not polite and gentile, they were tough to please. So Rachelle getting them on their feet was an amazing feat. Man she's incredible

I remember the night this aired - she shut down the apollo and left the mic smoking and it's still smoldering to this day... thanks for posting this and the reminder of what an awesome talent she is

it was OVER when she hit that note

There is not ONE singer alive who can do what she did in this video.. period

QUEEN Of Scatting And Runs !!!!

That voice is GOD given

One of the best voices today , but who talks about it? No one...Extraordinary

I just can't get enough of her...I looked at this one 25 times back to back...she have everyone on their feet 👀💞😘😳

I haven’t heard anyone’s whistle as high as hers

Let me just say this. After watching this masterpiece performance, I don't need to see any other TV performance. Rachelle has set the bar extremely high. She gave me everything an artist can give a watcher. She hit 42 different notes in 1 song. I'm going to her planet.

Her voice is like the meals your grandmother made after church on Sunday - simply soulful.

A true legend. I remember since grade school singing her songs, while walking down the halls of school. She has survived so much, but keeps it real and remains humble. Love you Natalie always.

The note she hit at 3:40 is iconic to me right now bcuz I had showed the video to my mom but right after she hit that note I went to wash something in the sink and the sink hit the same note and I was like "Damn it's the same note"

She killed it!

Damn damn damn!!!! She is the most talented singer I’ve ever heard!

Her voice gives me "chills".... She's awesome in concert to!!!

Oh my lord! Drop the mike! Never has there ever been such a voice like hers. An instrument! Once in a lifetime!

You can actually hear her whistle register....it not a thin whisper in the dark.

Simply Crazy Range....Wow the Whistle Register.....Her Voice is a pure Instrument.....My Moms love her and Phylis Hyman......Man just a pure 💎..........

She ATEEEEE this up! 😭😭😭😭😭

You should hear her play the organ / piano / keyboard! One of my all time favorite artists!!!

I've seen Rachelle Ferrell more times than I can count and no video I've ever seen has been comparable to seeing one of her live shows. She transports you with her spirit and her voice to a place that is somewhere not of this earth.

She not only hit the whistle note butt did riffs and runs in the whistle notes 👀💯

😳This my first time watching this. I always knew about Rachelle but never seriously followed her music. Never knew her vocals were that strong.

She is the greatest! None better………..

How does one have so much control over their instrument!? Her range is spectacular! Her energy is exceptional! For sure a one of a kind artist.

Rachelle put that brother on cloud nine! Gifted beyond belief🤭

Love this woman.... met her personally 3xs. the first in NYC at THE BLUE NOTE.. and to say I lost my damn mind is an understatement.... that lady just took my breath away.... and she still does....

Let me tell you something I love my people. That is how you react to an performance

No words for this level of talent and anointing!

Now this is what you call LIVE singing in every range ‼️🔥👏🙌👍😎❤️🤎🖤

she's a walking, talking instrument. incomparable, but let's not tear down other singers to build her up.

The 1st time l have heard this lady sing. Oh my God. Unbelievable vocal talent. A gift from God.❤

Vocal assassin...she sand them right up out of their seats!

Damn! She had me with the screw face & waving my hand like I was in church. Goodness!! #MariahWho sheesh

The best female vocalist I ever heard sing..hands down

That was unreal!!! Whew! I've loved her for a long long time and I'm excited to see her live next month! Can't wait.

She is the best vocalist, periodt. She has every technique

The only question I have is, How!!?

Lord,Lord,Lord,Lordy!! This gurrrrl can sang!! I love me some Ms.Rochelle brings me back to the 90's when people sung!!👍🏽👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🌹🌹🌹

I SWEAR FO GOD this NEVER gets OLD!! I STILL got GOOSEBUMPS!!!!

No one has her skill or flexibility. She has crafted her skill. She is the best singer ever!

The best ever jazz vocalist that powerful voice.

Rachelle is fantastic and so talented. Sing

And an excellent writer and pianist

My weave hasn’t returned to earth since it shot off after hearing that high note 💇🏾‍♀️💇🏾‍♀️💇🏾‍♀️

A master at her peak performing in one of the best venues in the world. Wish I could have been there.

2019!!!!!!!!!! My baby,I hope she's doing well. I still have my autographed picture of you Queen ❤❤❤❤🎙🎙🎙🎙

Sorry Mariah! she got you beat on the whistle register. Rachelle does not put her finger in her ear to hit her high notes. So underrated.

that woman can sang the best ever love this beautiful voice of all time you will ever see in your life time

She can capture an audience and that high note! Damn! The best !

These were the days I actually loved watching SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO....Back then, you had true artist, who could actually SANG, and give us pure soul and R&B...I feel so sorry for this young generation now, they have no one that can compare or sing like this.....

WHAT IN THE VOCAL GYMNASTICS WAS THAT!!!❤❤

One of the most underaided singers ever she is not just a singer she is an instrument

Whew Rachelle just blew my wig off 😂She killed It!. She's soo UNDERRATED & deserves more recognition 🌹💐🌷💗💖💗

Sing it Rachelle!! Beautiful song, still listening to this in 2022

this B is BADDDD! My favorite singer hands down!!!

There is NO ONE hands down that can do this! NO ONE! At her best she is love! Ms Rachelle Ferrell. On a much needed break l hear. Heal well, we love you.