Cynthia Erivo - "Stand Up" - Oscars 2020 Performance 

This actually sounds like a National Anthem to me. It's amazing

The control and range of her voice is amazing

I love Cynthia Erivo, it's ridiculous that she did not win the Oscar for this, the movie was fantastic, her acting was unbelievable and the story was true, and her voice is forever.

She needs an Oscar AND a grammy

There are actors who can sing......and then there is Cynthia Erivo.

The OSCARS didn’t even deserve this performance. An Oscar is too small for what Cynthia Erivo deserves.

She and the choir took them all to church whether or not they wanted to 😭🙌🏽

Her voice made me feel like the whole world went silent and it was just her singing. Such a fantastic performance. Takes my breath away everytime.

I love how they added Harriet Tubman’s last words “I go to prepare a place for You” shes one of the strongest woman in history

She doesn’t need a Oscar 😂 She is an Oscar. If you meet her you’ve won an Oscar, keep her safe.

I love that she didn’t overdo it. We are still blown away by her voice without being distracted to the point that we don’t take in the lyrics and message

3 YEARS AGO AND STILL BEING THE BEST PERFORMANCE EVER OH GOD IM IN TEARS ALWAYS’VE WATCH THIS

The fact that she wrote this song that goes right to my core.....the lyrics just move me.

the fact that she didn’t get an Oscar for this..... I feel like we all know exactly why 😐

This is not just a song, this is hymn of freedom, respect 💪

I love when they sound better live than the recording!!!! This woman is a National Treasure

She’s British AND Nigerian, what a queen 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 👑

Someone here said " She doesn't need the Oscar, she IS the Oscar" I'm- 😂😂😂. Yeah they're right.

This is undoubtedly one the best performances of all time. The song is technically difficult, the words are deep and the melody is dope.

When she hit that high note, I was DONE!!! Mic drop 🔥🔥🔥🔥

She sings like she bears the weight of slavery on her and has the spirit of the ansestors inside her

When she said “I can feel it in my bones’’. Who else felt that?

That is a HARD song. Wow. She is phenomenal. Range. Tone. Connection. FLAWLESS. Very few people on the planet could do this. MASTERY!

Who in here in 25th April 2024? Goosebumps all over ❤❤

That tone!! That ease!! She literally sounds like the recording, it’s incredible! No shake, no breath issue, no nervousness, it’s just utterly perfect. Like a diamond became sound. Soooo good

I can’t believe she didn’t win for best song. But she was the only one to get a standing ovation, so that’s a win for me. Beautiful.

You mean to tell me that she starred in the movie and also sang this song? This woman is actually unbelievable. It's as if her voice is expressing the emotions of all those before us. This woman is amazing

I cried so hard during this performance people really don’t understand what this means

So we not gone talk about that high note she hit she’s amazing

This song hurts even more after all that’s been going on recently. When is all this injustice going to end?

No words. I can't describe such an amazing song, voice and power. It's perfect

I’m blown away by how good she sounds live.

“I got eyes in the back of my head, just in case I have to run” insane that in 2020 people still have to feel that way

Let's be honest, this was the best performance of the night and ACTUALLY the BEST original SONG BY FAR, Elton John just won because of the legend he is.

Dear Cynthia.I m a 62 year old Irish Catholic. You have no idea howl feel about this song it's a great song for all kinds of injustice in the evil world. GOD bless you.

She takes an easy stroll threw this song when I would be like panting for air… the mastery of her own voice is unreal ❤

don't you guys get it... she is an oscar, like literally she is an oscar trophy

This is why the Oscar's is garbage. This performance was everything. They don't deserve you

She’s so good she sounds exactly like the song I would never thought it was live. her voice is so amazing and she’s so beautiful

them " how many times did you watch this???" me " yes "

This is what you call a legendary singer because she sounds like the actual song

Who's here in 2021 still taking this song to heart? ❤️

She is so talented and does not over-sing at all. Such a force

As a Christian and knowing Harriet Tubman was a Christian. This song was the perfect anthem for the movie. The chills.

It’s amazing that she played the role, sunged and wrote the song. A triple threat at its greatest. Ik Harriet is smiling down from heaven.

"I go to prepare a place for u" was the last word harriet tubman said before she died.... I felt that

2023 n still feel the goosebumps ❤️

Her range as an actress and vocalist is top tier and will remain so❤️‍🔥

no one in that audience even stood up, they did not deserve this performance

She's one of the only Artists I know that don't need Autotune. She sounds the exacts same as in the Musicvideo! Love her!

Literally the best performance I've ever seen. I keep coming back to it!

I love the fact that this is such a powerful song yet she performed it with such vocal control and grace. Even if you cannot relate, you have no choice but the FEEl her.

SHE CAN DO LOW NOTES, HIGH NOTES, SOUND LIKE HER RECORDING, WHAT ELSE

Dear God...SHE’S FLAWLESS AS A VOCALIST! Geesh.

I’m not black but I can still feel the pain. Love this song.

Her voice is god sent

She deserved the Oscar. Academy made a huge mistake.

When she said “I’ll go to prepare a place for you” something in my soul broke down. There is so much power in that sentence

It’s been two years and she and the movie were freaking robbed. She is the picture of beauty both within and out and grace. Her lyrics hit home in the best of ways, not only to the black experience/history in America, but arguably could be also applied to others who have been repressed and who continue to be everywhere. Beautifully done 🙇🏻‍♀️

She deserves so many awards for this song and her performance in “Harriet”

So an egg can break the internet but this GODDESS’S voice cant

I'm a simple girl. I see black excellence and I listen to the song 70 times

Eu fico indignada com as pessoas que não deram prêmio à ela. É a melhor performance que eu já vi! É linda, é poderosa, é delicada, é perfeita!

This song still gives me chills, love every bit of it.

I've lost track of how many times I've watched this. Just brilliant.

No one sings as good, as clear, as perfect. She showed out. Her confidence is insane. She’s sure of herself, knows how good she is. Has amazing breath control. She trusts her voice and for it to go where it needs to. No pressure or strain in her singing. Showed them all how the pros do it. She should have won for the best song.

Lyrics: I been walkin' With my face turned to the sun Weight on my shoulders A bullet in my gun Oh, I got eyes in the back of my head Just in case I have to run I do what I can when I can while I can for my people While the clouds roll back and the stars fill the night That's when I'm gonna stand up Take my people with me Together we are going To a brand new home Far across the river Can you hear freedom calling? Calling me to answer Gonna keep on keepin' on I can feel it in my bones Early in the mornin' Before the sun begins to shine We're gonna start movin' Towards that separating line I'm wadin' through muddy waters You know I got a made up mind And I don't mind if I lose any blood on the way to salvation And I'll fight with the strength that I got until I die So I'm gonna stand up Take my people with me Together we are going To a brand new home Far across the river Can you hear freedom calling? Calling me to answer Gonna keep on keepin' on And I know what's around the bend Might be hard to face 'cause I'm alone And I just might fail But Lord knows I tried Sure as stars fill up the sky Stand up Take my people with me Together we are going To a brand new home Far across the river Can you hear freedom calling? Calling me to answer Gonna keep on keepin' on I'm gonna stand up Take my people with me Together we are going To a brand new home Far across the river Do you hear freedom calling? Calling me to answer Gonna keep on keepin' on I'm gonna stand up Take my people with me Together we are going To a brand new home Far across the river I hear freedom calling Calling me to answer Gonna keep on keepin' on I can feel it in my bones I go to prepare a place for you I go to prepare a place for you I go to prepare a place for you I go to prepare a place for you

The song that should have won the Oscar. Outstanding and speechless performance.

Little did she know she sang the anthem for an entire movement

She doesn’t need an Oscar to know she is a winner. The song is majestic. Love it and can’t get it out of me head. Such a beautiful voice she has. ❤️❤️❤️

More than an Oscar or Emmy..wao..a gifted voice

This performance and great song still thrills me! Thank you, Cynthia Erivo for pouring your heart into the role of Harriet Tubman and bringing honor to her life.

Sitting here crying like a child after that performance - the song, the delivery, the history, the message. This is so huge!

Of course she didn't get the Oscar she deserved for this, but this one is for us and I'm so thankful for it and her. Thank you, Cynthia ♡

this performance is why when she was casted as elphaba i knew immediately she is gonna crush it.

I still think about this song and this performance years later. My goodness. To say it deserved an Oscars is a huge understatement.

She sounds exactly the same if not better live and that in itself is amazing

She sings perfectly, no autotune, nothing. She sang better when she was live than when it was in a recording studio. How did she not instantly win. Don't agree? Feel free to go to 1:46 or 2:56 or 3:00, actually literally go to anywhere in the song and listen for ten seconds. She is perfect.

I don’t know how she can sing it without crying her eyes out. I cry at this song every time ❤❤❤❤❤

She doesn’t need an award The song is an award itself

THE CONTROL SHE HAS IN HER VOICE

She’s another a proof that winning an Oscar doesn’t mean you are the best Because so many talented artist didn’t win

I’m obsessed with Cynthia’s voice, stage presence, outfit, her smile! Give that woman an award! ♥️

I ran across her concert one night on PBS while scrolling through the channels. I could not move...I mean literally frozen in front of the TV watching every song. This woman has the most amazing voice. It was a truly awesome concert.

It gives me goosebumps when she says "I go to prepare a place for you" when those were the last words harriet spoke, she still didn't want to stop helping her people.

When I first heard this, I fell in love with her voice. Just holy shit, she’s one of the best singers alive, that is no light statement and no exaggeration.

This gorgeous woman is so insanely talented!!! Acting, singing... she can do anything!

The power in her voice …wow

She doesn’t need an Oscar to announce her greatness her gifts are a stellar performance every time we get to witness them. Cynthia Erivo is a legend whether you like it or not! 🤷🏾‍♂️

That’s what we call a “singer”, she is able to make you feel alive 🥰

I can feel the power this song holds.The movie was amazing and you could tell that Cynthia gave it her all.She is incredible.

The lyrical content of this song is just on point ❤💯

00:55 that moment The look The smile The pride Give me chills

Astonisingly good. she is one in a billion. A phenomenal singer and actress!

This was so stunning vocally

This brought tears to my eyes. She just has that kind of soul in her voice. Im excited to see her as Elphaba!

Her voice is pure. No exaggerated runs. You actually listen to the lyrics and feel the emotions. Dayuuum.

Just learned that “I go to prepare a place for you” was the last thing Harriet Tubman said.. wow. This song was powerful.

it's 2023 and this song still gives me chills.

This made me feel so powerful and I ain't no black. I'm an Asian who admires Black community so much. I look up to a lot of people that are part of Black Community. More power to all of you guys and I love y'all! God bless you all!