Usher Sings "Georgia on My Mind"

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8 жыл бұрын

Usher sings "Georgia on My Mind" in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."

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@lukethomas658 3 жыл бұрын

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

@adammartineau2818 2 жыл бұрын

Really, make me vomit . Could you kiss it any better.

@guest4796 2 жыл бұрын

It's called rehearsal 😂

@adammartineau2818 2 жыл бұрын

@@guest4796 millie Vanille

@ART-Y78 Ай бұрын

No its not, its trash

@laawaer7265 4 жыл бұрын

These old songs get sweeter as they years go by.

@ellenpotter7768 3 жыл бұрын

Georgia is on all of our minds tonight

@malcolmgilliam7022 3 жыл бұрын

On my soul✊🏿 Democrats on the 🗺

@juryvybz400 3 жыл бұрын

Same here Georgia and Philadelphia

@islandbarnes679 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhahahahahha ong

@annburlingham4563 3 жыл бұрын

yeah yeah yeah under 1800 votes now

@mikevanderbruggen4397 3 жыл бұрын

It's there! Thank you Georgia!

@GWozzie3 7 жыл бұрын

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

@MultiGolf1234 2 жыл бұрын

he reminds me of myself not lol brilliant

@angelbabysqueaky3985 Жыл бұрын

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

@MotherMayhem2x 3 жыл бұрын

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

@oceaser6977 3 жыл бұрын

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

@thevidkid999 8 жыл бұрын

That piano fill at 2:08 was classy as fuck

@alexandreribeiro1449 7 жыл бұрын

Ohh...so good...so good...yes. BRAZIL!!!

@lcjennings4971 7 жыл бұрын

Jimmy B hell yeah man

@AI3JeWelz 7 жыл бұрын

this whole performance was classy as fuck

@SillyGoose2024 7 жыл бұрын

and your comment is not

@ribusgan 6 жыл бұрын

Jimmy B Absolutely!!

@ballwizz23 5 жыл бұрын

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

@lottasunshine1325 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tommyrojas1571 4 жыл бұрын

THEY SURE DID ESPECIALLY THE BASSIST!

@jerry2567 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mariolawrence8814 4 жыл бұрын

Sang beautifully

@marmar7222 3 жыл бұрын

Black don't crack

@leoooooo581 7 жыл бұрын

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

@cds957 2 ай бұрын

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

@LittleMaster1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@garrett7101 3 жыл бұрын

Did it!!

@russellsewell4574 3 жыл бұрын

Screw that

@garrett7101 3 жыл бұрын

@@russellsewell4574 sore loser

@user-mf1ig9kh4c 3 жыл бұрын

@@garrett7101 that’s what u Democrats have been for the past 4 years

@raycharles5245 3 жыл бұрын

Howd turning blue work for you ?

@quickdrawmcgraw4110 4 жыл бұрын

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

@taylornicole7675 7 жыл бұрын

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

@vladimira2046 4 ай бұрын

Beautyful couple @#!

@jt3644 6 жыл бұрын

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

@luminyam6145 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dlmerton 3 жыл бұрын

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

@peterjones102 5 жыл бұрын

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

@disneyam2927 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite song of the era awesome .

@GeorgiaLeeBeauty 7 жыл бұрын

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

@ChelleDion 7 жыл бұрын

Georgia's DAILY that's adorable

@benberkovic 7 жыл бұрын

a pretty name for a pretty woman. :)

@mariafernandajurado1103 7 жыл бұрын

Georgia Lee Beauty hola. como. estas

@batbullet3315 7 жыл бұрын

Georgia Lee Beauty that's beautiful

@jonathanlejerhvvg5007 7 жыл бұрын

Maria Fernanda Jurado uuuu

@sandrabryant4890 4 жыл бұрын

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

@susannaaurelio3160 11 ай бұрын

Wow usher this version takes my breath away. So soulful

@livia-cy2zo 7 жыл бұрын

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

@jmarie6128 4 жыл бұрын

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

@LynnOrwig 10 ай бұрын

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

@madonnajohnson8099 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Crissy1838 6 жыл бұрын

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

@xxername 5 жыл бұрын

who said we were comparing

@user-rr8io7gk1b 4 жыл бұрын

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

@johnnyflyover2778 3 жыл бұрын

He's just not very good.

@Crissy1838 3 жыл бұрын

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

@yacinebenbel5124 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, what a good answer

@BrianJMusic828 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Performance by Usher!!💯👑

@brianhines1452 7 жыл бұрын

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

@idamelroseshoufler9921 Жыл бұрын

I love Usher and this is absolutely beautiful!

@francisconeto2740 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lecirdec 4 жыл бұрын

Usher did the damn thing! That boy can Sang!

@oceaser6977 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Rosedaleb1 8 жыл бұрын

Usher can sing🎼💕🎶

@goshido100 6 жыл бұрын

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

@josieteresi6653 7 жыл бұрын

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

@TheOneTwitchingDeadGirl 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jotat1046 7 жыл бұрын

ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST SONGS

@mishomisho4976 7 жыл бұрын

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

@terrigaines1812 7 жыл бұрын

MiShO mIsHo Georgia, as in the southern United States.

@patriciabennett1819 5 жыл бұрын

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

@dablackcypress9368 6 жыл бұрын

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

@cristylugo12 4 жыл бұрын

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

@aissatasylla9888 3 жыл бұрын

Georgia is definitely on my mind tonight.

@jeniciarivera5566 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LwaziNzimande 7 жыл бұрын

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

@vickigraves859 5 жыл бұрын

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

@natashaw9360 3 жыл бұрын

Yaaassssss

@hzlkelly 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 emphasis on resing

@aliciag946 3 жыл бұрын

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

@b-ballstore8751 3 жыл бұрын

Jamie foxx didnt sing this in the movie

@Deordra121 7 жыл бұрын

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

@dilshanperera736 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lynettebeckles9842 3 жыл бұрын

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

@derekkess2585 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alexandratache2144 7 жыл бұрын

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

@reyesjohn3096 7 жыл бұрын

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

@kevinwarhurst7010 7 жыл бұрын

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

@flirnk302 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rfaith590 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jameshrouda9797 3 жыл бұрын

What do you expect from that?

@robertrstevens 3 жыл бұрын

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

@idamelroseshoufler2188 6 жыл бұрын

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

@WeaponX2007A 22 күн бұрын

I grew up in ATL, GA. And that song literally makes me weep every time. Not much to love about the state, but that song brings back memories.

@vanessalaurence1597 5 жыл бұрын

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

@eddiesongwriter 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Turkiye958 4 жыл бұрын

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

@aliciag946 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@leeconverse9393 2 жыл бұрын

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

@shawnostlund6840 2 жыл бұрын

They all sucked so bad

@shawnostlund6840 2 жыл бұрын

It's one thing. To sing for the president but. They all sucked

@okellopaul7676 Жыл бұрын

All shall be well dearest

@cathieludemann5879 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I just said that the other day! We need more times to appreciate and celebrate our country's rich musical history.

@karenlowe1010 Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@trichandler78 7 жыл бұрын

awesome job Usher

@therealbabyboy1700 7 жыл бұрын

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

@MacMalte 7 жыл бұрын

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

@lilianelubaki539 6 жыл бұрын

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

@yahchilyah 7 жыл бұрын

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

@laundryhamper8073 11 ай бұрын

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

@trevormiles5852 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lyntrellratleff1703 7 жыл бұрын

That voice is always on point!

@sherrycanon7582 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rspilikina2201 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kathysquared 3 жыл бұрын

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

@robertrstevens 3 жыл бұрын

Very well said. And very well deserved!

@ileniepowell 10 ай бұрын

And Tyler Perry❤

@gabrielav7587 7 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍 His voice and this song!

@jackiemrowell4667 2 жыл бұрын

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

@leafeontheplushmaker6529 7 жыл бұрын

He killed this shit. I swear people are ridiculous

@GLORIAREYES07 6 жыл бұрын

Felicia Scott Exactly

@NK-fl4ox 6 жыл бұрын

King of r&b 😘

@nonamegiven56 4 жыл бұрын

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

@katlemons3566 4 жыл бұрын

My kids listen to Ray Charles. A Legend. Timeless.

@Babeth8300 7 жыл бұрын

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

@chloetroub1428 8 жыл бұрын

This does not disappoint!!

@kathleenburke4553 3 жыл бұрын

That was awesome!! Love Usher❤️

@petlovers1836 2 жыл бұрын

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

@khalidramzi9804 4 жыл бұрын

Usher you are the best .

@rhodarrrzaa 4 жыл бұрын

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

@xxvolution 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta disagree there.

@edisoncadenas2994 7 жыл бұрын

I love the song ☺️

@mubarak3457 4 жыл бұрын

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

@SJDunham 2 жыл бұрын

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

@babyrjbaby6178 2 жыл бұрын

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

@carlaporpora4659 7 жыл бұрын

Voz Maravilhosa!!!!!

@loulou4792 8 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@lucasroberto3218 7 жыл бұрын

absolutely perfect 👌

@user-ti2xi9bd4u 7 жыл бұрын

He's killing it!

@emmajones8838 5 жыл бұрын

Love him did a good job beautiful

@elvertigomusic1182 4 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

@paulanderson346 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful voice Usher !

@helen44ish 5 жыл бұрын

Love it Usher thank you

@helen44ish 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@valeriafigueiredo2879 2 жыл бұрын

Amooooo , vc , USHER !!!🇧🇷❤😘😘😘😘

@roido6614 3 жыл бұрын

Usher knows just the right places to add that smooth Maple Syrup on them notes!

@pamelahargrove1918 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jordanhickswoodard6834 6 жыл бұрын

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

@dillonstephenson1539 4 жыл бұрын

never been a fan of usher but this is amazing!

@augustogabrielrodrigues598 5 жыл бұрын

Damn.such voice!

@marvadollison1169 4 жыл бұрын

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

@yvonnehenderson6333 8 жыл бұрын

"I loved it Usher". Great Job baby!

@hostilityy 8 жыл бұрын

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

@kimm.5514 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saving our country and preserving Democracy Georgia!!! 🇺🇸💙🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏻💙🇺🇸

@joyce3778 7 ай бұрын

Usher couldn't sing a song wrong if he tried on purpose. That is one sharp diamond 💎 dude . Him & John LEGEND WHOA Much love ❤❤

@debbieskilling6011 8 жыл бұрын

awesome performance by usher....

@zinzosiphoqobo1940 7 жыл бұрын

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

@xanthippus3190 5 жыл бұрын

more like spirit cooking

@yo-yomary9380 4 жыл бұрын

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

@naomideguyane 4 жыл бұрын

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

@georgeholmes1490 4 жыл бұрын

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

@dnn32 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Joeyarhino1 7 жыл бұрын

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

@LetitiaLatifahNajieb 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice and soulful.

@alexmz123 5 жыл бұрын

Love it ❤️

@xxername 5 жыл бұрын

know one was talking bout him you just starting stuff

@ML-pn5fx 4 жыл бұрын

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

@irmanv.9798 3 жыл бұрын

Sending my love to #Georgia. Everything must change & get better #Georgia. Let us #FlipTheSenateBlue to create a better future #ForOurChildren Improve health, education & the economy! #Georgia

@larryc1964 3 жыл бұрын

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