Finally!!! Someone covers this Oleta Adams hidden treasure and covers it well. I wore this track out and still to this day find myself running to it after a breakup. Great song and a great performance, Cynthia's voice is perfect for this song. Such an infectious performer...Thank you!!!👏
Actually Jordan Hill also covers this song in her album. She was the one who sings “Remember Me This Way” from “Casper the friendly ghost,” very much like a precursor to Christina Aguilera before Christina Aguilera, blue-eyed soul. Though her take on it was much more pop and a bit whiny in the way most female whites singers whine to show vulnerability, she did some justice to the song. However , Oleta Adam’s timbre perfectly captures the restrained plea in this song, as well her phrasing, in particular in the studio version, where she - instinctively or strategically - skipped a beat before singing “Good” in the line “ cause I really did the best I could, not to dial your number, but it didn’t do much...(pause)...Good. “ Somehow that pause and offbeat entrance into “Good” just evokes feelings of sadness and melancholy.
Incredible! I just was introduced to Cynthia Erivo's singing through the song she sings for "Harriet" - the new movie out about the life of Harriet Tubman.
13th Feb 2020, and I can't get enough of not only this Song by Oleta Adams but this amazing Woman that is Cynthia Erivo. She is Melting hearts and gaining awards. Thank you for posting. Much Love XOXO
I know you thought it best That we spend a little time apart But one night without you Is so much for my heart I know I promises not to call Sorry, but I didn't have a choice I just had to hear your voice had to know that you're okay I couldn't get to sleep this way Please dont't be mad at me 'Cause I really did the best I could Not to dial your number But I didn't do much good Hung up the phone so many times 'Til I really didn't have a choice I just had to hear your voice I had to know that you're okay I couldn't get to sleep this way And I had to hear you say hello I had to Because I love you so . I know you thought it best That we spend a little time apart But I had to hear your voice Though I know it wasn't right I just had to hear your voice Goodnight
She sang "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" during her Lincoln Center concert that aired recently on PBS. It was phenomenal! PBS is airing the concert again today Mon., 5/13/2019. Check your local listings for times. (Hope you read this in time).
I broke up with the love of my life two years ago( and it wasn’t my choice... it was all him). I still love him with every fibre of my being, This song really tugs at my heart strings. Has he was the first man who ever loved me...for me. I miss him everyday . I am thankful for this beautiful lady’s gift of music-which allows me to cry and feel my emotions. I loved her in The Colour purple Musical. She is a beautiful gift.
Ms. Cynthia Erivo... I just had to hear YOUR voice. She has been my favorite vocalist since I saw her on Broadway in 2016. I’m so glad that she has now branched out to films. She deserves to be recognized for her talent and beautiful spirit.
I absolutely love how Cynthia lets the song shine through. She sings with so much emotion and passion you just can't help but replay every song she sings. 💜
my goodness Cynthia is beautiful here. Stunningly glowing. whoever did her makeup needs big props. The singing... as always.. is a tearjerker. Beautiful
Oleta Adams is one of my favorite singers but now I love Cynthia's version of "I Just Had To Hear Your Voice" just as much. Both of these voices are gifts from God to grace the universe. Thank you God.
I was there for this performance just before she left London for The Color Purple's transfer to Broadway and it was an incredible night. I could gladly listen to her sing anything
I’m going to agree with 1/2 of your comment. IMO Cynthia IS very underrated and not as recognized or well known as she should be for her 🌟 vocal 🫨 talent! On the other hand, I don’t think it’s fair when people say that ‘so or so’ is the ‘best’. Music, like everything else, is a matter of personal choice and preference - what one person thinks isn’t necessarily the same as another person’s opinion. * For example, this video which was done years ago barely has many views or comments, when it’s such a lovely and unflawed (imho) performance by her! 👏
I love this 'girl' she stole my heart plus her voice is phenomenal!! To hear someone sing what they feel rather she own thing song or someone else do, it's just absolutely beautiful..
A guy I used to have a fling with introduced me to this song. It used to give me a great feeling of warmth, now its just pure longingness. Z, i might not reply to you anymore but I know you know that healing is really messy. I still love you the same and I wish you always the best. Till we meet again!
Just beautiful!!! Cynthia NEVER disappoints. I’ve ALWAYS loved this song and Oleta Adams has been a beast forever💜 In know way am I comparing the two but in some parts of the song she sounds similar to Rihanna (Who I equally love). The song Stand Up from the move Harriet has been on repeat. If anyone hasn’t heard it I highly suggest you do. You will not be disappointed.
