I just recently found out about ' Keep Goin Up ' .... Nelly and Timb are two of the most iconic musical duos of all time....our girls back...yassss queen, yasssss 👑
She used to babysit for me, my daughters loved her to pieces. She's so humble and down to earth. She never accepted a pick up or ride home, until we got home so late the bus was not running. I was surprised to drop her off at a motel in the Gorge area of Victoria, BC. She seemed put off that I gave her a nice raise after that. She was just a regular teen but not so regular in personality...wise beyond her age. We had no idea she sang but we could tell she was a strong personality that would blaze her own trail. Always will be one to send her nothing but love and respect 💖
@@savannahsaenz3773 Awee💖 We would love to meet her again as well. Memorable teenager ♥️ one of very few sitters who cleaned, not just tidy toys...she did dishes, floors, laundry, etc‼) while the kids napped or were in bed AND stayed awake until an adult got home. I bet she's a super mom💖
I have so much respect for Nelly, she kept true to herself and refused to let them have control of her and her image. It's no wonder she isn't one of the artists we hear about that is struggling with trauma and drug abuse.
Wow SO much respect!! I had no idea about any of this. She's definitely one of the good ones which seems to be so rare these days...a true artist, intelligent, talented, integral and gorgeous 🤯😍 Not to mention her style was so on point and ahead of her time!! I'm about to go listen to my old Nelly CDs 😆
@@thdoggo1 Out of curiosity, I looked her up and I didn't realize she released her fourth album in 2019. I think she was bigger in the UK with her later stuff cuz I didn't hear much from her after unwritten in America.
Imagine being just 20 and having this much clarity on what you want to really do. It's nerve racking how someone so young and so talented had a vision and didn't allow anyone to take that control away. Just the woman all younger kids should look up to.
Most of us 20's had that up to the 2000. The problem is that kids have been dumbed down in the last 20 years. Brainwashing at school, no parenting, no limits, etc. They desire to be little children forever.
She "vanished" on her own terms and not because of musical failure, drug or substance abuse, depression et al.....she was in control of her own destiny and that was the road she chose....good on her.
I know right?if anything she's a story of sucess, kinda hate how even here the narrative is that she vanished but the true is that nelly doest Owe anybody.
Yeah promiscuous was such a bop! I didn't even know what that word meant when the song came out 😂 but I would sing it alllll the time! The harmonies in that song are still 🔥🔥
I still remember her first hit “I’m like a bird” SO clearly…..I remember watching the video on MTV and feeling so intrigued with her natural beauty and vibe ❤ I could always tell she was gonna go far, but I could also tell she was UNIQUE.
I'm surprised that "Turn off the lights" and "Say it Right" weren't mentioned during the video. Those two, to this day, are some of her most iconic songs. I actually knew about her because of TOTL and for me, it was a rollercoaster from there. Say it right it's so iconic that it was even trending on tiktok not too long ago. I listen to her songs to this day and I'm so glad that she is doing what she loves the way she loves it.
She was a huge success here in Brazil, her songs play daily on the radio she’s even done a version of All good things (come to an end) with a Brazilian pop-rock singer. Hopefully she’s coming back soon.
She’s my 7th grade teachers cousin and he brought her to our class. It was awesome. She’s a really sweet person and my view of her as a celebrity changed after that
Love her so much, I remember growing up in Ecuador and the song "Fotografia" with Juanes being a huge collab she did in Latin America. She really is loved all over the world.
As a millennial, I've spent my teens/early twenties listening to her iconic songs, and still am to this day. She will always be one of my favourite artists, all the love and respect to her
omg i cried watching this and im not even her biggest fan or anything, im just so happy that shes able to do whatever she wants beyond fame and commercial success
Her album "whoa nelly" will forever be the soundtrack of some of my happiest childhood memories ❤️my mum was in her 20s in the 90s singing loudly to her songs while doing chores with us kids❤️
You have no idea how much I adore her. The “Folklore” album helped me get me through college. Thank you for making this introspective video on her career thus far.
Nelly was my fave growing up..saw her in concert 3 x, first at the Area One Festival with Moby in 2001 ( with Outkast, Incubus and The Roots...to this day one of the best experiences of my entire life ) then in Orlando 2 years later....and Mayfair in PA a few years after that. Even got my cd jacket autographed after her Orlando show ( she is so generous she stayed for I don't know how long just signing things fans were throwing up on the stage for her ...someone threw a ' mini' Portuguese flag for her to sign and it actually nearly hit her in the head , instead of being annoyed she laughed. I loved how she wanted to mix being grounded with her fame and success. In The Superficial entertainment industry she is a rare gem.💎( by the way I love your new Channel with ' That Surprise Witness'! )
My brother who passed away in 2010 used to love the song why do all good things come to an end. Only when he passed I understood exactly what he was singing about. Love you Nelly, the world needs more people like you. ❤❤❤
As a Canadian I really loved the coverage of Nelly, she was such a hit here and I can see her coming back if Shania did too! If she does I can't wait to hear what she brings
@@montanarose2148 yes I know how the CRTC works and how we are required to have Canadian artists playing. It’s the reason we know so many Canadian bands that the states have no idea about.
I remember when I'm Like a Bird came out and it was like a breath of fresh air after hearing a lot of over saturated pop, hip hop and rnb on the radio. And don't get me started on Loose. So many bangers on that album. I actually never really listened to the lyrics to the song Say it Right until very recently. I was just sitting in my room jamming out to it and then I heard her say "i can show you a place, only god knows. you should know, this space is holy. do you really want to go?" and I was kinda floored because that's some real deep songwriting for a pop song. Spirituality, sensuality and poetic double meanings? She definitely operates on a different frequency.
I was at Nelly’s 2007 concert in Victoria BC. I never met her directly but growing up there I knew who she was because I was the same age. I took my daughter to that concert. It was an emotional concert for ALL of us. Not just Nelly. I get goosebumps even thinking about it. I cried with her! I cried for all of the little girls that were screaming at the top of their lungs for a woman I grew up hoping would make it big and she did! I stood there looking around in almost disbelief but yet not. It’s hard to explain.❤ What is easy to say though is… She was an absolute inspiration for all of us and to see my daughter screaming I love you Nelly!! at a packed wall to wall concert in our new Arena! It was more than us or Nelly I am sure could have ever dreamed. It was EMOTIONAL! Cheers Nelly!! To my home girl!!! We owe you the Sooke Pot holes and SOOOO much more. ALOT of us who knew or knew of Nelly cried when she came to perform in Victoria. It was all of our moments and we all missed her desperately though. 😢We missed ourselves and a time passed or almost passed. Not gone but that was passing quickly. I don’t blame her one bit for coming home. You don’t know unless you know that time and place. It was magical.
Nelly Furtado had a huge impact on me, as a teenage girl growing up in Vancouver, BC. Not only was she a local, she embraced and celebrated her ethnicity, which was incredibly powerful for me as the child of Greek immigrants. In that era, there was very little diversity in pop culture beyond blonde and hypersexual, and the world was always telling me I wasn't pretty. THANK YOU NELLY FOR SHOWING ME THE WAY!
I was cutting my cd collection in half and listened to Whoah Nelly in its entirety and was still blown away by her voice and songwriting. Deef a keeper😘
What a breath of fresh air, she's so genuine and true to herself, she's the kind of person that could succeed at any genre she'd choose to do because she's doing it with passion to her craft, it's so cool how she's taken all over the world in different regions
Heylin C. Absolutely! Nelly came into Hollywodd then left, then went to Latin America then left, and raised her child (I guess) on her own or with help from her parents. But she is back to songwriting. Nelly and many other independent artists are incredible. I have so much respect for them! If she were to release another album in the future I would buy it. I have Nelly and a few other independent-recording artists on alert 'cause I subscribed to their mailing lists. 🎶 🎶 💕 💕
I'm really glad that she was able to just rude off into the sunset. There are so many tragic stories in the industry, especially with female artists, so it's nice that she was able to do everything on her terms
Last time I saw her was on Lido Pimienta's show on CBS, and it brought joy to see her being supportive of underground Latin musicians, and a fun kid's show at that
I was listening to Joey Diaz talk about touring and getting to the point of having to just say no because he was so fried. People have to protect themselves or they'll lose themselves in so many situations in life and some people die early because they're swept up in a whirlwind and pulled in every direction instead of making it all stop. Her kid saved her life. I am so glad I watched this and I have so much major respect for her. She's too real for Hollywood, and back then she was definitely too smart for their liking, and her morals and integrity probably got in the way. Love her!
I enjoy long form videos, and this channel is one of the few who delivers consistent content I actually look forward to. I know long videos are more difficult than the shorter videos a lot of creators are leaning towards, so I just want to let you know you’re appreciated for this. ❤ Edited for spelling
I went to see Nelly in 2002 in Norfolk, VA. Timberland is from that area and towards the end of the show, he came out and jammed with her!! Still gives me goosebumps thinking about it! I was a junior in high school and it was the most special experience; I’ll cherish those memories forever!
I was 5 years old when I first listened to Whoa Nelly! because of my mom, earliest memories I have are her and I singing I'm Like A Bird, Turn Off The Light etc. My mom passed 5 years ago and Nelly 's songs bring both bittersweet memories and happiness , But also a huge part of my childhood. Thank you Nelly for bringing happiness to me and my mom :)
"Loose" came out the summer before 10th grade for me. It was the most played album on my iPod lol but loose was so ahead of its time. "I'll wait for you" "do it like you do it to me" "in gods hands" and especially "Promiscuous" and "Man-eater" and "Say it right" I love Nelly!! So much. I still listen to loose today Especially every summer 🌞
"I'm like a bird" is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE song of all time. It's so nostalgic for me. Makes me so so happy literally every single time I listen to it. As soon as the melody in the beginning starts, I'm unable to control the smile on ny face🥰❤️❤️
Amazing! I always learn so much from your deep dives! I had no idea she had children! 😅 She has such a unique voice. I hope she releases something again in the future ❤
Im from Australia but happened to live in Europe the year Folklore was released and it was one of the biggest albums out. I’m so grateful because to this day it’s still one of my favourites and I love it’s “maturity” which was criticised, it gave young girls like me hope that we can be respected as a woman with a mind and not just heard if we sell our body.
Oh yay. I was at the concert right in front! I was soooooo excited to see her. It was a short performance but lovely. Everyone was so surprised to see her. This was one of the best concerts I’ve attended. Shout out to Drake for making this an amazing night.😊
Can we mention she blessed us with best song/collaboration ever in the Latin community!! Nelly and Juanes - fotografía!! ❤❤❤❤ I still remember the lyrics ! Love Nelly !!
Nelly was wise beyond her years and her soul is too bright for the darkness they want entertainers to par take in. She will ALWAYS have our respect for having a backbone.
I'm not of Portuguese or Azorean ancestry, but I lived in the Azores as an American kid for two years in the 70s and that experience had a huge, life-changing impact on me -- in a positive way. I went on to study Portuguese (Brazilian), and even now after all of these years, the time I spent as a kid living on Terceira island is a special time for me. When I first saw Nellie's video for her song "I'm like a bird," with the Azorean flag in the background, I totally got the inside reference. The Azores islands are named after a falcon, the Azor (Acor). Nellie's best song references that, and she's telling the world that she's from the Azores. I get it. I love it. You rock. Nellie - you gave the Azores its own English language anthem. Not bad! Com muito amor e um grande abraco!
Loose is one of my all time favorite pop albums… Say It Right is top 5 greatest pop songs for me personally - I love it deeply. Then you have promiscuous. Then Maneater. Than Do It. So many bangers on that album.
My mum LOVED Woah,Nelly as did I totally forgot the impact this album had on my younger years. Remember a lot of road trips to it and Folklore that was also a beautiful record.
I knew her old bops from the 2000s , but honestly my intrest in her spiked up when she released spirit indestructible. I used to have that song on repeat for a few months.
I saw Nelly Furtado in 2022 by accident, she surprised the entire venue. My friend took me to see a band I have never heard of before called Bomba Estereo (which were in my opinion a very great band!) and all of a sudden the singer introduces a very special guest in attendance, then Nelly Furtado walks on stage!!! Everyone was hyped to see her, she said hello to everyone, and then the show kept going. Great night.
PLEASE PLEASE tell me that the clip of Gaga's G.U.Y. ARTPOP video when you said "No good album comes without controversy" is foreshadowing bc I need to prepare for the Deep Dive of ARTPOP 😭
OMG! I hadn’t heard of Nelly for more than 10 years, she really disappeared from mainstream media! Remembering and listening to “I’m like a bird” gives me goosebumps and nostalgia for my younger years 🥹
Yessssss Nelly Furtado! I didn't see this coming but I'm loving it! What a woman she is, hope she does come back!! Need more women like Nelly!!! Have sooo much love for Nelly Furtado💛 Thank you, hoping to see more of these type video, maybe Natasha Bedingfield next🤞
AYEEE GURL, you portuguese too?! we really are everywhere! haha, I'm so happy you covered her because she was the first celebrity I identified with. Great vid!!
my mom told me a few years ago that when I was little and couldn’t even speak I could sing turn off the light word by word and had my own dance to it.. nelly will always be iconic