Ok some interesting facts about This song. Her label hated it when she took it to them. Clive Davis, mega producer at the time, told her that it was bad and did not even rhyme. He told her that she was not a song writer and should stick to just singing other ppls songs. She fought tooth and nail to get it on her album.She literally cried in his office!!! And it eventually topped the charts all over the world.That says it all about Kelly!!!
Just found you whilst watching Kelly videos. Great job. Check out Kelly on the American Bilboard Awards - 15 songs in 5 mins. Loving your reactions. X@@bridgethegapreactions
I heard her say in an interview that after he said those horrible things to her he pulled out a different song sung by Christina Agularra (I think) and said that’s what she should be singing. The A…..e didn’t know that it had been written by Kelly.
She was only 16 when she wrote it. When her parents split up, her father took her sister and brother and Kelly stayed with her mom. He came to her for money after she was famous. She did a duet of this song with Reba McEntire too.
She wrote this when she was 16. Very deep song for that age. Some of my favorite Kellyoke songs are I'd rather go blind, Unchained melody, A fool in love, Ring my bell, Tennessee whiskey and All my life. A lot to choose from. I think she's done about 600 by now.
Kelly Clarkson is hands down the best Vocalist of this time. Her voice makes you listen and feel the song like never before. She rocks you to the core!! Literally you can't go wrong with her Musically, From her Albums to her covers! Since its the Holiday season Check out her Christmas stuff like Santa can't you hear me or Run Run Rudolph!!! Can't wait to see what you react to next. Literally intrigued.
If you want to get away from the sad songs react to 2017 billboard music awards-she does about 7 diff genre's all while standing in 1 spot...showcases her versatility
Kelly’s cover of Whitney’s ’I Will Always Love You’ is so good!!! She performed it at the 57th ACM Awards and absolutely brought the house down. She pays homage to the original Dolly Parton version, the better known Whitney version and makes it her own all at the same time. She’s just amazing
Thanks for another great review! Check out this one too. I was blown away when she performed at the Kennedy Center to honor Garth Brooks with the song “The Dance.” She starts the song a cappella, then completes the song with only a piano. Not many singers would even attempt this at such an important live performance. She really showcases her amazing talent with this one.
Here is story about this one. Her and her sister wrote it when she was 16. It’s about her childhood. Like in “piece by piece” her father abandoned her at 6 years old (more on that in a moment) So here we see when her father and mother were together (before he left). She saw the fighting, and his neglect towards her and her mother. But the song “Because of YOU” You is actually her mother. “I watched you die, I heard you cry….you should have known better then to lean on me” and “you never thought of anyone else, you just saw your pain” And now Kelly’s reaction is to “cry in the middle of the night for the same damn thing” and “because of you “I am afraid/ never stray from sidewalk/ stay on safe side” So, her emotional scars received by both parents and their divorce. Her father abandoned her. Her mother couldn’t handle it, leaned on Kelly, only thought about herself and Kelly had to smile or she was thought as weak. Kelly had a hard upbringing. Her siblings spilt up too. Her and mother were extremely poor. She wasn’t in contact with her father until she won American Idol and became a pop star with money. She then learned he was NOT poor at all. So, he left her and mom extremely poor/ cut-off took her brother and they were financially stable. Back to your reaction of Piece by Piece. Yes, all the “you/ your” was referring to her father. “He” was her exhusband at the time who was a good father. Something she admired. Both her and her ex were from divorced families. But then they had a terrible break up and her ex demanded millions in the divorce. However, he was her manager and used her success and made a lot of money off her that she didn’t even know until after and the courts found out and he had to pay back some of it. The new piece by piece, yes is very empowering. It is “I” am the powerful one who will walk away when asked for money (like her father and ex did) will never walk away or break their hearts (like father and ex) She’ll take care of them “when you leave scars” (again both of them) Her ex does see kids via custody. She hasn’t disclosed if he is a “bad” father but 100% she wouldn’t put up with it and she has a great open relationship with her kids who even go to some events with her. She moved to New York, new beginning, kids love it also close proximity to her non-toxic “birth” family which includes her mom. Kelly is very close to her sister. So, “because of you” and “piece by piece” version 1 and 2 are completely autobiographical. Kelly is loved because she’s GENUINE, kind, open, honest, real and relatable. She embraces all genres and idolizes/promotes/ admires many singers and invite many to her show. She is a very strong advocate for equality of singers and does not like having artist compared or pitted to the other. She obviously has an incredible voice and at the last Grammy’s, the host, Trevor Noah, noted if the show goes longer then Kelly will go up and sing each song better than the original or the artist ever could. 😂 Which ironically, her versions are generally thought to be better than original. I agree with your earlier statement in a reaction video, she does her covers tastefully; honouring the original version, the artist and puts some “Kelly” in there. Personally, I think she holds back a little because she could seriously slay someone’s song. She admits she thinks she covers songs well but not boastful way just proud of her talent and ability to do other songs (artists) the justice they deserve. So, that’s Because of You, Piece by Piece 1 and 2 and Kelly 101. The translations about the songs are not my opinion, it’s facts that Kelly has said. 👸🎤 Kelly
She sang this well at the Grammys even after her doctor told her before the show she had cancer which turns out was a misdiagnosis and she didn’t find out until after the awards. It makes her Grammy wins and performance that much more touching and endearing.
One of the amazing things about Kelly, is that her live performances almost always just SMASH the recorded version. She's a talented writer, an amazing vocalist, and a magnificent performer.
This is 1 of her biggest hits indeed. Her biggest hit is What doesn't kill you makes you stronger (upbeat song)... Behind these hazel eyes was the single before Because of you (upbeat rock gem) and 1 of the most impressive performances is I dare you (multilingual version that she performed live in a zoom session in 6 different languages with 5 other artists).... Thank you so much for these videos 😉
Queen of the Night, 7 Rings, Leave the Door Open, Falling, She Used to be Mine. Separately the *EXPLICIT* FULL version of Happier Than Ever (NOT the TV/talk show version but def the FULL 4.25 explicit version - which is audio only but well worth it). Thank you - amazing reactions 💕
This was her second album and ever single was a MAJOR HIT. Breakaway, Since U Been Gone, Behind These Hazel Eyes, Because of You, Walk Away. Every song was a minster. She entered from playing theaters on the first leg to arenas on the second leg and then an amphitheater tour 2 years later for the same album.
The song begins with the lyrics "I will not make the same mistakes that you did. I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery." I imagine she has learned from someone-else's experience or by being a witness to it and knows not to go down that road.
And to think the label shut this down from the first album, and, in order to get it put on the second, she had to share writing credits just to get it the notice. Shame. This is one of her best in her earlier career! The _Breakaway_ era was an ERA!
Kelly recently relocated from LA to NY City for a change after her divorce. NBC agreed to move her daily talk show there to accommodate her wishes. She looks great and seems to be so much happier after a difficult period. She’s still doing her daily Kellyoke and just seems to get better vocally all the time. I just saw her do John Waite’s “Missing You” and she really nailed it. Would love to see you comment on it.
I'd forgotten how emotional Kelly got with that Grammy performance so thanks for this reaction Johhny. You'll get a lot of Kellyoke suggestions but here's my 2 cents. It's a group of songs that are very different in styles, genres and release dates that I hope you'll like when you hear them. Cheers! Seven Rings - Ariana Grande 99 Red Balloons - Nena Queen Of The Night - Whitney Houston Kiss - Prince (slowed down a bit and kind of a funk/blues vibe) Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
I am so glad you found her!! You should watch the kellyokes of Billie Eilish's "happier than ever" and "She used to be mine" from Waitress....if you want to see her cover an astonishing number of hits, watch her intro to the Billboard awards when she hosted them 😊
FYI, Kellys father walked out on the family when she was very young. She had a very loving mother that worked her ass off to pay the bills and keep food on the table.
Another fact, before the live performance, earlier in the day, the dr office had told her that a test she had came back & they were pretty sure she had cancer. So she almost cried at the end, but it made it super emotional! THANK GOD it wasn’t cancer, but it made for a beautiful live moment ❤❤❤KC!!!
I would recommend Kelly Clarkson Nashville session, I promise you won't be disappointed. or her recent song Kelly Clarkson - lighthouse (Live at The Belasco Theater)
Love your Kelly reactions! My fav kellyokes are Leave the door open, Just a girl, Survivor, Seven Nation army, only love can hurt like this, escapade, stay with me, happier than ever (she changed lyrics performed after divorce. Also full song released and performed this year in Vegas), Free, Falling (Harry Styles). There is just so many! Not a kellyoke but Meaning of life Nashville Sessions (all the others from there are great), All the belasco performances are great. Red flag collector and favorite kind of high more up beat! Lighthouse from Fallons show is my favorite performance of it. All the Christmas songs Kelly has done are great! Her own songs or covers. There are kellyokes and full performances. Blessed from Fallon is one of my favs. Santa Can't you Hear Me with Ariana Grande from Christmas special,
The grammy performance was actually not too long after she won idol. In the original broadcast, they show clips of her talking about dreaming of performing at the grammys.
Johnny, thanks for reacting to Kelly singing... I totally love watching your face when reacting.. You look amazed at what a great singer she is, she never disappoints singing her own songs, which she wrote most of, Kellyoky's, etc.. I can't wait to see what you listen to next with Kellyoke's.. Thanks!!
You MUST listen to Kelly Clarkson's 2021 performance of "The Dance" by Garth Brooks at the Kennedy Center Honors. But the best part? Brooks was himself was in the audience during the amazing performance, and looked totally moved the entire time. PLEASE listen to it! I believe she did it a capella.
Kelly shared at an interview that just prior to her getting on stage at the Grammy’s , Kelly got a phone call from her doctor that she might have cancer.
The girl playing the piano in her Grammy performance is the girl that's playing her as a child in the music video (and happens to be her longtime musical director/pianist's daughter).
I love your appreciation for the gift that is Kelly Clarkson. Her talent is ever expanding and her humanity seems constant. Your commentary and observations are insightful. I’ve enjoyed the three Kelly Clarkson watch/reviews I’ve seen. You should watch her opening acts for hosting the American Music Awards to really appreciate her versatility in a moment.
Another fact. Her label didnt want this song on the Breakaway Album..not "Pop" enough. She ended up singing it for a producer just after wisdom teeth surgery. Ended up on the album hello Grammy Award
It's great watching you discover Kelly Clarkson. I truly believe she is the greatest vocalist of her generation. I second all the Kellyoke recommendations already mentioned but will also add Just A Girl, I Put a Spell on You, and Love You Didn't Do Right By Me. It's a nice showcase of her versatility; she sounds like three completely different artists in these songs
This is my song, sadly, from when it's was released 'till today.. Because of my mother, my big sister, my best friend and first love (and last)... "hard to trust not only me but anyone around me".." I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty".. "learned not to let anyone else in"...
You won't need the background. She will tear your soul from your body with that song. Also if you want to hear her power, listen to her cover of Never Enough from The Greatest Showman@@bridgethegapreactions
Consider “That’s Right” which she recently performed on her show. It’s a sassy take on her past relationship and Sheila E. was there on the drums. It’s got kind of a calypso vibe. I think. Note this song is also on her most recent album and Sheila played drums on there as well as on TKCS show.
Her new "Mine" is amazing!! Check it out! If you haven't seen her cover of Gayle's abcdefu you have to watch her! It's great! It pretty much sums up her divorce!
Looking at your reactions to Queen Kelly again. In addition to the aforementioned medical issues during grammy’s and billboard charts hosting, she sang “I Will Always Love You” on 75th CMA. Moments before she goes on stage she is notified by her legal reps that her divorce went through. Like seriously. First Grammy’s, win two but told she has cancer. First time hosting Billboard, 3 performances with ambulance literally outside of building literally anticipating her appendix to rupture and private plane to fly to “🤔 where she wanted to attend hospital” and immediate surgery a few hours later. Like 😮😢 As for the kid you mentioned in the video and on stage, yes it is. When Kelly won American Idol she wanted Jason Halbert, who was initially supposed to work with the runner up. Jason is her music director/ piano player. Kelly and Jason developed a brother-sister relationship and said he’s the only man to ever really stay with her. As per a RU-vid clip, he was a very proud uncle when watching her kids on stage with her at a recent Vegas residency. Kelly did a very uplifting song, Whole Lotta Woman, with her son who danced like crazy. 😂. She also sang “Heartbeat Song” with her daughter River Rose. You wonder how things are with her and her kids now, react to those two!!! You see the band too, it’s so easy to see they look at them as proud family members. Without question, Kelly is so open, she loves and acknowledges her band after each performance, they’re close. Another fun one is Kelly doing “Since You’ve Been Gone” at the 2005 MTV VMA - She rocks out and lets loose. A must! Probably her most famous songs and she’s living her best, new pop artist, life 😂😂😂 You’ll smile and laugh. I promise!
Another aside, Kelly won Grammys for her first albumn. The day of the grammys, she was told she had cancer. The day after they told her they made a mistake. She had appendicitis but still hosted and sang at the Billboard Charts Awards Show in 2019. A few hours later the show she had her appendix removed. Ironically, she sang her song “Broken and Beautiful” written by one of her favourite artists, Pink. That’s Kelly. You can see her pain and passion in a song but do not when she has to keep it together and the show goes on. Cancer, divorce, emergency appendix surgery 👍 and sings songs with so much emotion she breaks down and cries.
From what I understand, her mother cried a lot in grief after her father left. She overshared in front of Kelly, which brought on its own pain. She did ask her mother if she minded that she release this. At the Grammys, she was very emotional because she got a cancer diagnosis that wasn’t hers, hours before her performance. So she was extremely happy winning the Grammy but thought that she was going to die-quite literally. She’s had tough experiences around big performances all throughout her career. After one of the Billboards she was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix! And nobody knew.
I love your reviews. 🥰Your heart appears so genuine. I look forward to seeing how you will react to a particular song. This song could on one hand be a depressing song, and on the other hand be a healing song. The last verse, "because of you, I am afraid" is the beginning of the healing process. When you can admit to yourself why you are the way you are; why you are afraid, and don't trust; why you keep people at a distance. You erect a wall that keeps you safe, but shuts out the good as well as the bad. Sometimes it takes the right person to come along to break down the walls in our lives. Recognizant of the fact that any trauma experienced as a child or at anytime in one's life may cause us to fear the unknown. Trusting others becomes an issue. Her acknowledgment that she is afraid is the first step. Stepping out of the comfort zone, she is opening the door for the healing process to begin. I'm a big proponent of the process of "forgiveness". Sometimes, the simple act of forgiving others who have wronged you (or have been wronged by you) is a huge step forward. Last but not least forgiving yourself, if warranted.
This is a great combo of both the original and the live- both are amazing....but you really are missing out if you don't also watch the duet with Reba McEntire, who coincidentally went on to become Kelly's step-mother-in-law. Kelly married Reba's stepson though they later divorced as you discovered in her piece by piece videos reaction. The duet with Reba is just chilling....
If you’re into rock take a look at Seven Nation Army. That performance was in her 1st or 2nd season of The Kelly Clarkson Show so 4-5 years ago. Energetic, fun, a bit unexpected. Enjoying your reviews - thanks from Houston, TX!
Dude. You are awesome. Love Kelly and falling harder watching you fall in love with her. Damn. There are so many amazing songs she has done. Lay me down Sam smith. Up to the mountain Patti griffin from American idol charity event. Why Annie Lennox from her aol concert. Shelter for Katrina charity. I will always love you Whitney Houston. And her song sober. Talk about good writing. Sober is. One of her bests. I’m sure I can send more. She is absolute the best vocalist of our generation.
On the way to the Grammys, she got a call from her doctor and he told her she had cancer. The next day, she found out it was a mix-up in the office but that's the underlying emotion in her performance.
Incredible song and great reaction (I’ve seen this video hundreds of times and never noticed the door closing on her before! 😢), but I definitely hear you about wanting to check out some upbeat stuff from her next! Here are some Kellyokes I’d recommend: 7 Rings by Ariana Grande Heartbreak Anthem by Little Mix Never Be Like You by Flume I Wanna Get Better by Bleachers Free by Florence & The Machine I also hope you’ll check out lighthouse from her current album. It’s another sad one, but it’s also absolutely stunning. Looking forward to more Kelly reactions!
During the taping of this video, the tears are real. The director kept those scenes in to add to the emotions of the song. The little girl in this video is the same girl playing piano,she is tge daughter of Kellys musical director for tge last 22 years. His name is Jason Halbert and kelly has said on many occasions that without Jason she wouldn't bewho she is today
Thanks for the awesome and honest reaction! Sicne you asked, I would like to recommend the following kellyokes that aptly demonstrated her versatility: Leave the Door Open (Silk Sonic, R&B/soul ): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cc3Qj6PB8mk.html 7 Rings (Ariana Grande, pop/rap): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ptTiZpCnREY.html Tennessee Whiskey (Chris Stapleton, country): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vgHRAU-Zc9A.html Run To You (Whitney Houston, R&B/pop): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4H9ONpZzOto.html Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan/Adele, Folk Rock/Soul): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9QATELsg3F0.html Have fun! There is a mix of upbeat songs and ballads. Keep the reactions coming:)
I know what early divorce really does to children, I , my sister and brother experienced this and you can’t trust, you are afraid of being hurt and abandoned 😢
I’d sell my soul for a P!nk reaction from you - specifically her “Glitter In The Air” Grammys 2010 performance, literally one of the best performances of all time -Ethan from your Patreon lmao
One of my favourites from Kelly with Since you've been gone. The first and THE American Idol. Great reaction! Early 2000s nostalgia. She is so good at covers - on American Idol she performed other songs from mariah, celine etc.
