My Youngest Daughter is Developmentally Disabled and this was the first song that she sang by herself when she was 8 years old. Love this!
@darnell49
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿❤️
@jennyjenny4501
Жыл бұрын
❤️☮️❤️☮️
@crystalpistey-lyhne3406
Жыл бұрын
I❤️!😂🥰🤗🎶💃🎛🖥
@bigsteve9279
Жыл бұрын
God bless her ❤️
@jaywinslett6475
Жыл бұрын
Bless that baby 💕🥰
@TheRealSubourbonMermaid
Жыл бұрын
Macy was such a breath of fresh air when this came out. You could not escape this song after a while, it was everywhere!
@MsJasperr
4 ай бұрын
a breath of dusty husky fresh air haah
@kimcutts6153
Жыл бұрын
There is definately no mistaking Macys voice. I love this tune, it was a HUGE hit back then. ❤🎼🎙
@deanarjones9114
Жыл бұрын
Huge and everywhere. Never got tired of it
@enricovankeeken1624
4 ай бұрын
@@deanarjones9114 *she also has a hUge so called white following ..Í think that (or part of it) has to do with her being daring*
@RetroClassic66
Жыл бұрын
At the 2001 Grammy Awards, "I Try" won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It remains Macy Gray's biggest hit single in the US to date, and her only one to reach the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
@MsJasperr
11 ай бұрын
what about request line with black eyed peas? that charted here in Australia im pretty sure... but it might have been hottest 100
@enricovankeeken1624
4 ай бұрын
@@MsJasperr *bono from u2 should give his grammies to Macy*
@MsJasperr
4 ай бұрын
@@enricovankeeken1624 I couldn't agree more hahah
@niccolean
Жыл бұрын
Macy has one of those voices that once you hear it, you never mistake it for someone else. I got to see her live at an Amnesty International concert in the mid 80s and she’s still as great today as she was on that evening. I’m so glad y’all had the chance to be introduced to her. Loved watching y’all fall in love with her and with this song. Happy weekend my friends! Be well.
@sabiantheomnivore5592
Жыл бұрын
And yet, hardly, no, never heard today...
@christianman73
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised to hear that Macy was performing live as far back as the mid-80s. Her debut album was released in 1999. She must have been very young when you saw her-- maybe in her teens?
@rickcallbeck2564
Жыл бұрын
Macy didn't start performing at all until 1990. Maybe you are confusing her with Joan Armatrading?
@xtinkerbellax3
Жыл бұрын
@@rickcallbeck2564 I thought maybe Tracy Chapman
@shadowfrost__
Жыл бұрын
Macy Gray's voice always sounded like Janis Joplin and Tina Turner had a child, at least to me. Janis bringing that scratchy high register, and Tina bringing that low smoky power. Just a phenomenal singer. Great reaction.
@lahlah-d7q
Жыл бұрын
I def heArd the Tina turner voice vibe
@chynne33
Жыл бұрын
I always heard a little bit of Eartha Kitt in her voice, but now that you mention Janis and Tina, I hear them too.
@soundofnellody262
Жыл бұрын
lol.. love that
@gingerfreak01
Жыл бұрын
First time I heard her I was reminded of Billie Holiday, in her inflections and her tone. She has a jazz voice for sure
@vinobody
Жыл бұрын
I heard Tina and Esther Phillips
@foreveralone11w
Жыл бұрын
This. Song. Was. Everywhere!!! ❤ Still amazed there are people who have never heard it… lol
@anthonysteinberg4853
Жыл бұрын
Everywhere?? Hmm. Never heard it before.
@foreveralone11w
Жыл бұрын
@@anthonysteinberg4853 I didn’t hear this Everywhere back then????? Funny… didn’t realize you were in my pocket 🤷🏻♀️ (there’s always one 🙄)
@witchestomotheryou234
Жыл бұрын
This whole album is fantastic!!
@fayesouthall6604
Жыл бұрын
It really loved it 😊
@sabiantheomnivore5592
Жыл бұрын
Holy shit, there's an album?
@jaquettajones
Жыл бұрын
@@sabiantheomnivore5592 YES and it's FIRE - Get it ASAP! :-D
@dawnpatrol700
Жыл бұрын
" I've committed murder" is a deep cut to check out
@fayesouthall6604
Жыл бұрын
@@sabiantheomnivore5592 o h yeah
@BillGraper
Жыл бұрын
This was actually the year 2000. Unique voice, catchy tune!!!
@j6282
Жыл бұрын
1999. But was a hit
@BillGraper
Жыл бұрын
@@j6282 Hit the top 40 in March 2000.
@breebarry4422
Жыл бұрын
Do not dare compare Macy to ANYONE!
@surlechapeau
Жыл бұрын
Jay & Amber, Gorgeous voice!!! She had another hit in the UK called "Still"!!!
@ChrissyRaeofsunshine
Жыл бұрын
The letter is beautiful song 😊
@randymccloud5743
Жыл бұрын
"Still" was a hit here as well..GREAT song.
@ronnix23
Жыл бұрын
Another 90's female artist you should definitely check out is Dionne Farris and her song I Know.
@loritajohnson5664
Жыл бұрын
Love that song!!!
@fayesouthall6604
Жыл бұрын
Her voice is fabulous! 😊 I love Hopeless from Love Jones movie 😊
@flodee8561
Жыл бұрын
I love some Macy Gray, y'all. She has her own voice. Very unique! That nice rasp just makes her voice even better. She even did some acting. Very talented. Great to hear her music!
@sanzoftatooine
Жыл бұрын
Macy was part of the "Neo-Soul" movement of the early 2000s along with artists like Maxwell, Angie Stone, and Alicia Keys, among others. Please check out "Why Didn't You Call Me?" My favorite Macy song.
@carolynussery8189
Жыл бұрын
This is a very personal, powerful song from past.
@cjonesufc
Жыл бұрын
Macy was awesome in Training Day in her scene opposite Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. I recognized her voice the moment she started talking. And obviously she’s a fantastic singer.
@raserx63
Жыл бұрын
There was a huge tour/Festival in the late 90’s with all female artists called The Lilith Fair. You should check the artists that performed there and react to the ones you haven’t heard yet. Joan Osborne , Sara McLachlan , Meredith Brooks, Jewel , Sheryl Crow , Dido , Fiona Apple , the list goes on. My suggestion is Joan Osborne “Right Hand Man”...her vocals on that song are killer !
@alamc200
Жыл бұрын
I love this song and her voice! When this first came out, I would play it all the time.
@angelariebli4843
Жыл бұрын
This song changed a lot of things in the music scene when it dropped. She brought the rasp, the R&B, the pop-esque vibe.....so glad you listened:)
@Totally-Not-A-Robot
2 ай бұрын
I love her voice so much, such a unique, rich, gritty tone. This tune is a certified bop.
@sedatedape315
Жыл бұрын
I'd walk aroind downtown when this hit came out. People would absent mindedly be sing the song. Not Walkman, no radio...just singing to themselves. Macy has an amazing vocal power! And the passion she added only highlighted her voice. Great song that would be a hit again today. Love that you two really enjoyed it! Really good reaction!
@heathcornbeef
Жыл бұрын
She's got so much emotion in that raspy voice she is magic haven't heard this for so long thank you
@pattyestrada6
Жыл бұрын
Wow taking us back to the late 90’s, back to when the Now That’s What I Call Music cd’s were still in the single digits lol. This song is still so good…I feel like I’m a teenager again (I can’t believe you’ve never heard it). Amber, can we get some Tracy Chapman on the channel “The Promise” or Joan Armatrading “The Weakness In Me”.
@asherdash12
Жыл бұрын
I love Joan Armatrading lots of great songs
@surlechapeau
Жыл бұрын
Joan Armatrading's "Love And Affection" and "Show Some Emotion" are favorites. Great singer/songwriter/guitarist!!! Contralto voice.
@georgedominguez255
Жыл бұрын
Me Myself I by Joan Armatrading rocks!
@iangrant3615
Жыл бұрын
I happened to interview Macy on two occasions and she is a really interesting person and a unique artist. She told me she was always very conscious of her croaky voice and being tall and having a distinctive appearance when she was young going to a school where the other students didn't look like her, so she became quite introverted. But her career has been a revelation in her discovering that the things that made her feel isolated then became the things that made her a success as an artist, of course backed up by the fact she is a genuinely talented songwriter and performer.
@derekdenton8689
Жыл бұрын
That album, “On How Life Is”, is a stone-cold classic from beginning to end! You could pick any song on it for a great time listening, but for the most wickedly funny storytelling I strongly recommend “I’ve Committed Murder”. (She wrote or co-wrote the songs as well.) Great pick you guys!😎🤩❤
@rubensbonfim9787
Жыл бұрын
🎶 please please please listen more and more to Miss Macy's stupendous, wonderful, glorious, fascinating voice, amazing albums, spanning years, turning decades with so much talent and class. Charming Macy Gray! Rare beauty! Unique voice! Unique talent! ❤️ 👏👏👏
@johnmaynardable
Жыл бұрын
I loved Macy Gray so much in those days. This song is wonderful. I agree you should explore Joan Armatrading, Show Some Emotion and Love And Affection are great tracks, but she has so many more.
@alisonrodger3360
Жыл бұрын
Opportunity is another favourite...
@louisef1861
Жыл бұрын
Joan Armatrading is one of my all-time favourites. So many great songs - Love and Affection, Me Myself I, Drop the Pilot, Willow, The Weakness in Me, Down to Zero, Save Me, Cool Blue. Lovers Speak. I could go on and on. So many people forget about Joan and how many great songs she has.
@sandraneal7665
Жыл бұрын
She sound the same when she talk. I love her
@originalh8r
Жыл бұрын
That was the mighty mighty Macy Gray and if you want to hear another song "she ain't right for you"! I know you're going to dig it!
@Gordy63
Жыл бұрын
Love me some Macy Gray. SO soulful and what a unique voice!
@curtisscarmon3267
Жыл бұрын
Very unique voice
@abklattenhoff464
Жыл бұрын
Macy Gray is incredible! So many awesome tunes. For funky try “Why Didn’t You Call Me?”
@endoraismygma
Жыл бұрын
Such a unique style and voice. This song is still on my Playlist, glad y'all liked it too.
@harpergras
Жыл бұрын
I`m a big fan of this lady from the beginning of her career...Thanks for reacting...I`ve always loved the rich color in this video....She has other nice songs, but this one is her biggest hit...She`s also an actress..Check out her songs " Still " and " Beauty In The World "...She has many more great songs.
@_blueskies
Жыл бұрын
Radio stations played this night and day. It was a massive hit.
@teonscott2406
Жыл бұрын
Let me just say, I love you guys reaction!! It's so genuine!! Please keep posting. It's nice to see the younger crowd appreciate the music that we grew up on!!
@markprior2278
Жыл бұрын
I'd forgotten all about Macy Gray. I bought her first 3 albums but i haven't played them for years. Thanks for the reminder guys.
@haroldmachroli7038
9 ай бұрын
She won a grammy for best female pop vocal performance for this in 2001. She is TOTALLY unique. Listen to "Why Didn't you Call Me?" Very good song of hers.
@user-bh5jv8hi3b
Жыл бұрын
You could basically pick any track from this album for a reaction . It's a no song skip gem 🙂
@stevehatton-bw3bo
Жыл бұрын
Never heard of Macy Gray, but I were only listening, I would think I was listening to the late, great Eartha Kitt.
@LMmccallL57
Жыл бұрын
I love this song. It's so nice that you guys are sticking with new artists again. 👍🏽 Please keep it going. Macy's voice is somewhat similar to, or at least reminds me of Ms. Billie Holiday. She was a big influence on Macy. She also has a similar raspy tone to Tina Turner's.
@kathybowles495
Жыл бұрын
I thought that too.
@hedgewitchherbarium
Жыл бұрын
When this song came out, it was like a breath of fresh air! Macy's voice is sweet and ethereal, in contrast to another artist I urge you to check out: Skunk Anansie (the lead singer - Skin - is amazing, with powerful vocals that can also retract into a whisper) - starting with "I can Dream" or "Charlie Big Potato". They were big in the 90's and 2000's (at least, in Europe) Lotsa luv ❣
@janethernandez724
Жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS! WHAT A TREAT! LISTENING TO MACY GRAY FOR YOUR FIRST TIME JAY & AMBER! I am so glad I caught my notification today! I had to wait until I got home to see this one! I love Macy Gray! Throughout the reaction I sang along with her! Not as good as her but I enjoy singing along with her! I am so glad you enjoyed Macy and her song! I enjoyed your reaction! ☮ and 💕
@jaquettajones
Жыл бұрын
This song was EVERYWHERE and the whole album is fire.
@calipidgious
Жыл бұрын
I saw her in a teeny little club in Boston the February 2000, right after this song hit the radios. She is TALL and a little bit of a rauncy performer. One of the most amazing shows of my life. Sy Smith opened for her. She's has been a back up singer for a crap ton of people and was Gray's back up singer that tour. It was standing room only and essentially it was one huge group of people all dancing with each other. It didn't matter who you were with, you were dancing with everyone around you. Everyone was pretty much drippin' sweat and having the best time! The show started late and ran long so when it was over my roomie and I had to run for the train to get out of the city and back to our car. My hair was frozen stiff by the time we got to the train station. Great times.
@FatBottomedGirl
Жыл бұрын
Now y'all need to find an interview with Macy and hear her speaking voice. Just as unique as her singing voice. And hearing her singing voice, you can't imagine how she has that speaking voice....or vice versa.
@idbrady9759
Жыл бұрын
Lost my mam when I was 16. She loved Macy. This warmed my heart, thank you. 🏴
@fayesouthall6604
Жыл бұрын
This song was around when my husband and I got married and it became our song. We love her voice, the lyrics the groove. Gorgeous.
@nailin18
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, she's great. I remember when this song was first making the rounds back in 1999/2000, everyone was very impressed by it, and it was well worth the praise.
@jedislap8726
Жыл бұрын
This song just blew up in a way no-one expected. It just caught everyone by surprise. This song won her two BRIT Awards and a Grammy. Funny you should mention the Jazzy tone to her voice as she started out singing in Jazz Bands, initially as a favour to a friend but never thought her voice to be good enough for singing at that time.
@shelbyatwell5883
Жыл бұрын
Another Macy Gray song I really enjoy is Beauty in the World.
@palmirasanchez
Жыл бұрын
I do love Macy Grey's voice. It's smooth and she has that catchy low gravel voice
@ronramsey9930
8 ай бұрын
It is funny. She was just on Season 10 of The Mask Singer, as the Sea Queen. Ikept saying to myself, "I know that voice". But I couldn't pinpoint it. I haven't heard her voice in like 13 years. She was killing it. She did so fantastic. I can't believe that I couldn't recognize her. But, now, I'm back in it.
@Senefra
Жыл бұрын
Macy has a fantastic discography, my personal favorites being "I Try", "Beauty In The World", "Sexual Revolution", "Caligula", "Do Something" & "Still". A similar artist/potential Female Friday pick with vocal scratchiness is Nikka Costa, who has been putting out charting music since she was 5 years old (at 9, had a #1 in Italy with a cover of Irene Cara's "On My Own"). Recommended in order of preference is "Like A Feather", "Everybody Got Their Something", "Push & Pull", "Get Off Of My Sunshine", "Master Blaster", her cover of Prince's (recorded famously by Sinead O' Connor) "Nothing Compares 2 U" & her funk cover with the group Scary Pockets of Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry Be Happy".
@jaym4361
Жыл бұрын
Her speaking voice is exactly the same..... very unique
@eskayh7734
Жыл бұрын
Guys, the way this song was everywhere back in 1999 (and for good reason, obviously)! It still makes me smile. "I Try" is the second single from Macy's debut album, On How Life Is (1999); it's her most successful single to date, peaking at #6 in the UK, #5 in the US, #2 in Canada, and #1 in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. Please react to Macy Gray - "Do Something" and "Sweet Baby (feat Erykah Badu)."
@marthaajackson
Жыл бұрын
I worked with Macy Grey before she was famous. In L.A., everyone is usually working at a job to pay the bills while they try to make a name for themselves. She mentioned she was trying to make it as a musician. She asked me if I wanted to listen to her demo tape. I kind of sighed because since a lot of people you meet are trying to be famous you listen to a lot of demo tapes, watch a lot of audition videos, read a lot of scripts. Most of it mediocre. But you try to be supportive so I said yes. She gave me her tape and when I returned it, I just asked her “What are you doing working here?” It was so obvious she was a cut above everyone else. Anyway, as a person, she was great. Very laid back, smart and a nice sense of humor. She eventually quit because she started making a name for herself. I remember the first time I heard her on the radio, I was so excited for her. And happy. Because she deserved it.
@noliafreeman7017
Жыл бұрын
She is really good singer I love her voice.
@chirso2460
Жыл бұрын
As a kid this song just made me happy. Her voice was so unique and I loved it
@cdcotr
Жыл бұрын
Her unique voice reminds me of how different Fantasia’s voice is too. I love this song. If IRC, it was featured in a romcom movie with Jennifer Anniston and Paul Rudd from back in the 90s.
@melissagerber7231
Жыл бұрын
Fantasia admired Macy Gray.
@filmsensei
Жыл бұрын
I always thought she looked so tough and had a sweet but strong voice so this song was always such a treat because it's an unabashed love song. Thank you for covering this. I need to go add it to my playlist now. Can't believe I didn't have it on it.
@vbflyboy
Жыл бұрын
Macy Gray was a great, refreshing new sound when she released this song! You should definitely check out Terrance Trent D'Arby for another very unique sound! His biggest hit was Sign Your Name, but Wishing Well is another great hit he had!
@GinaGeeILuvu
Жыл бұрын
I love this Macy and I love this song! She talks like she sings! She has a very unique sound and that whole album, “On How Life Is”, is great! She has some really funky stuff in it!❤❤
@JustaGuy2.0
Жыл бұрын
This music was GIGANTIC back in the day, it's still a great song.
@dianehenkel9088
Жыл бұрын
Macy Gray is amazing. Her concerts are fantastic.
@summersunday6675
Жыл бұрын
I love Macy Gray since in the 90’s. ❤❤
@amyhon2000
Жыл бұрын
Holy cow! I forgot about this song and I always really loved it. Thank you so much for the reminder of it. :) I am old (53) and you often react to songs from my youth, usually you like them which makes me super happy to see that songs that I have loved are appreciated by younger folks. Sometimes you remind me of songs that I have forgotten and that is a gift.
@divadlived4892
Жыл бұрын
My late wife loved this lady and this song especially. God i miss that lady
@genicemilliner7667
Жыл бұрын
Love Macy Gray! She always gives me Carol Channing vibes.
@sunnybearbuds
Жыл бұрын
Yes! You discovered Macy Gray! Excellent!
@m.vondrake5534
Жыл бұрын
A smokey, bluesy voice. I've always liked her music.
@bizzweed
16 күн бұрын
After heather small with the M people who had a unique voice - then came macy gray another beautiful singer with a unique voice
@BOOMNERD51
Жыл бұрын
This song gets me every time! I'm such a sentimental softy. She celebrates it!❤
@TheNotedHero
Жыл бұрын
I had forgotten about this song! Couldn't avoid it when it was playing constantly on radio!
@martinscott-reed5379
Жыл бұрын
I can remember how I felt when I first heard Macy Gray, so I have some understanding of how her voice hit you. I was very much not into pop chart stuff, but I couldn't get enough of this. I can't wait until you do more of her songs.
@soundofnellody262
Жыл бұрын
Another great Macy Gray title is: The Letter .. Hope you will take this song one day soon :) Have a good weekend.
@jaidendawson2807
Жыл бұрын
Love her.
@joiedevivre2005
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad y'all chose Macy Gray! She just oozes cool! Her voice is like Billie Holiday & Nina Simone both put their voices into an incredibly talented singer. A few more of her songs I'd suggest y'all check out include "My Nutmeg Phantasy" (which she did with Angie Stone & Mos Def), "Beauty in the World", "Over You", "The First Time", "Sweet Baby" (that she did with Erykah Badu - who you should also check out), "Still", "Why Didn't You Call Me", "Hide the Hurt" , "Ruby", Do Something", Sexual Revolution" & "Relating to a Psychopath" (don't you just love that title) - just to name a few.
@sandraroyce5820
Жыл бұрын
Yay. Thank you. I love this song and I love Macy Gray. Thank you again x
@christhornycroft3686
Жыл бұрын
This lady was so popular in 2000. She was everywhere. For me, 1996-2001 was a great time for music. You didn’t just have teen pop and autotuned garbage. One of my favourite artists at that time was a half Trinidadian-Canadian singer with soul named Amanda Marshall. She’s made a comeback recently. Elton John loved her. Her songs Birmingham, If I Didn’t Have You, Dark Horse, Let It Rain and Believe In You are absolute bangers and vocal marvels. If you can find a live performance of hers from the 90s, you’re laughing. She’s 50 now, but she still has an incredible voice.
@Carlos-kv5oh
Жыл бұрын
This is a very good and famous song. One of the greatest hits from the 2000s .
@labratamber
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Macy Grey song is STRANGE BEHAVIOR off her album BIG.
@higginsjimmyjh
Жыл бұрын
First seen her in a Blues Movie preforming Hound Dog.. !! loved her from that moment on .. her Voice is like wow !! BTW : Lighting in a Bottle is more like a documentary about Blues Music ..
@blackblake3658
Жыл бұрын
Macy Gray is so cool, fun and refreshing.
@TheBlack-my5yf
Жыл бұрын
I always thought Macy Gray's vocals were a combination of Billie Holiday and Jimi Hendrix. I mean that in the best possible way. Edit: Check out "The Letter" by Ms. Gray. Maybe the most joyful sounding goodbye song you'll ever hear.
@kristagerry8505
Жыл бұрын
I hear Tina Turneras well 😂
@blackblake3658
Жыл бұрын
My favorite Macy Gray song is that Crazy I Comitted Murder. Hilarious fun.
@moanahughes3593
Жыл бұрын
All the growl of Eartha Kitt with new music, caught the jazzy soul vibe 🎉
@wu_v
Жыл бұрын
"Let me see that warrant!" Macy In Training Day😂
@randyjohnson6960
Жыл бұрын
Macy Gray 'SWEET BABY"🎶🎤🎸🎵🔥
@kristineholcroft9163
Жыл бұрын
Love macy gray i also love tracy chapman she is really good to
@garulusglandarius6126
Жыл бұрын
Great unique and unmistakable voice, excellent song 👍
@macalcord
Жыл бұрын
Song was everywhere when it dropped..So underrated and tragically forgotten singer.
@enricovankeeken1624
4 ай бұрын
*sugar daddy released in the middle of that terrible thing called the me too movement_*
@MomPita
Жыл бұрын
Omg..I love Macy! Her gorgeous voice is so reminiscent of old Billy Holiday or Ella Fitzgerald..so beautiful and classy..gorgeous
@ks7343
Жыл бұрын
Listen to Macy’s “why didn’t you call me?”--so great 👍
@WelshAmethystGirl087
Жыл бұрын
What a classic love macy grey
@kilpy-lacroix
Жыл бұрын
I love this song and her VOICE!!
@jimneedham5031
Жыл бұрын
Incredibly beautiful song.
@themajicman745
Жыл бұрын
We still can't get them to play Phyllis Hyman, (Living AllAlone), Betty Wright, (No Pain No Gain), Sylvia (Pillow Talk), Jennifer Holiday (And I'm Telling You), Lisa Fisher (How Do I Ease the Pain), Angela Winbush (Angel), Evelyn Champaign King (Shame), Stephanie Mills (I Feel Good All Over), Angela Bofill (I Try)
@mindystump2326
Жыл бұрын
Such an incredible voice! Love Macy!
@ellerootz6702
Жыл бұрын
Loved Macy from tha first time I heard/saw her on PBS!
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