Watch Ragtime star Nicole Vanessa Ortiz bring "Your Daddy's Son" to the next level 

Damn. Not only does she have the voice, but she also has the emotion too. She didn't rush it and took her time. All the while showing that amazing vocal range and power.

I've been a fan of Ragtime for most of my life but watching this made me feel like I was hearing this song for the first time. Such an incredible performance.

The closest any actress will get to the amazing level of Audra. Fantastic performance!

Saw this 4 times, was there with friends the night this was filmed. she truly brought the house down with this performance. We became friends during this production and honestly knowing her irl is just as inspiring as her character is. If youre ever lucky enough to get any kind of advice from her, take it. She knows what she's doing, always.

Well DAMN. this is the example I will now use when describing how to actually act the emotions of anguish and desperation but still somehow hit every note absolutely perfectly AND powerfully I mean holy shit give this woman ALL the roles!!

absolutely brilliant . get her on broadway . this woman needs a Tony

I saw this production and Your Daddy’s Son will never sound the same again after her showstopping performance of the song 🙌🏻🙌🏻

I saw this production twice - she was incredible. I wish they somehow could have secured rights to record a cast recording for this production - the entire cast was phenomenal - was one of the most well done pieces of theatre I ever got to experience

I played flute1/piccolo in the U.K. premier of this musical and I almost had to be replaced since I kept crying/sobbing my heart out during this song. It hurt me so much. The theme is so dark. But it was done so well here.

HOW does this not have a million views omg this is insanely good

When I clicked this I didn’t know it was from the show I attended. This has made my life cause she killed it💜

Nicole I'll say this again...your performance is outstanding...& if you read the negative comments about your performance...just ignore them ...you know how people hate on someone else success...do you boo...Live You Gurllll😘😉❤🌺

Your rendition of this song brought me to tears!!! You are amazing in every way. The emotion, the timing, the audacity!! 😭

She’s incredible. Jesus.

Awww I went Arts High School with her. Also with Micheal B Jordan! Thank you Newark for these amazing talents

WOW. I don’t think anybody can do what she does with this song! Her voice is out of this world 🌎✨✨✨

I have liked this song for years but this brought me in the moment

It @2:41 the guy whispering oh Lord for me!😂😂 Oh Lord indeed this was for the Gods!!!🔥👏👏👏👏💯💪💪🥰

Oh my the overwhelming sorrow in her voice! 😭😭😭

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!!! I JUST SCREAMED AT MY PHONE!!!! SAAAAAAANG!!!!!!

OK this is such an interesting take on this song

This is one of my favorite songs ever. And this was so beautiful

Absolutely breathtaking.

There are no words for how amazing this performance is. Just wow.

Ooh... Daddy played piano, Played it very well. Music from those hands could Catch you like a spell. He could make you love him 'Fore the tune was done. You have your daddy's hands. You are your daddy's son. Ooh... Daddy never knew That you were on your way. He had other ladies And other tunes to play. When he up and left me, I just up and run. Only thing in my head- You were your daddy's son. Couldn't hear no music, Couldn't see no light. Mama, she was frightened, Crazy from the fright. Tears without no comfort, Screams without no sound. Only darkness and pain, The anger and pain, The blood and the pain! I buried my heart in the ground! In the ground- When I buried you in the ground. Daddy played piano. Bet he's playing still. Mama can't forget him. Don't suppose I will. God wants no excuses. I have only one: You had your daddy's hands. Forgive me. You were your daddy's son.

Who do I write to to have them give you a TONY AWARD NOW?!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 😢😢😢 ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Best version I’ve heard of this song since the original

I would give anything to see the full performance of this show!!! Love the vaudeville concept!

oh my god this woman is a legend.

Outstanding talent. This was mesmerizing.

The audience member wiping her tears away at the end says it all…

I listened to Ariah' covering this for, like, half an hour before I fully listened to the lyrics, went "Well, that's kind of sad...I must know what they are exactly" so I looked up the lyrics and went "This *IS* sad!" but then I saw this in my recommendations and now I am like *"WHY MUST THIS BE SUCH A SAD SONG!?!?"* Thank you for filming this!

Wau .... what a Voice .... what a soul... beautiful ...💖

I have no insights; this is just phenomenal.

Just like when I first heard you sing AT LAST I knew you would go places. The dislikes are not worthy of the performance. A comment with critique would be better than to just not like this. Keep it up Nicole we need more of you. I loved it. W.

Holy Hell. My tear ducts just exploded in awe.

well Nicole....if you're happy with that rendition, then I am too!!! Transformative!

Most beautiful and emotional version I've heard... made me bawl like a baby

That. Was. Amazing. Best by far. Hands down. (And I love me some Audra and LaChanze!)

got literal chills...or maybe it's my cold ass house. idk, but it was good!

This is amazing. Keep on rocking, Nicole!

Thanks to Nicole. Journey on!

Broadway revival WHEN?

HOLY SHIT! Head to toe goosebumps. That “up and ruuuuuuuuun”

Very well done. Love the set and production level also.

Omg she just gave me chills amazing!!!!!

Goosebumps!

Wow wow wow!! Incredible!

amazing! Where is this young woman? I hope she’s still active in performing bcuz my GOD is she outstanding!!!!

chills, just chills

Literal goosebumps!!!

Incredible performance!!!!

OMG she is PHENOMENAL

Outstanding, riveting, heartbreaking ....

SO SO beautiful!

a performance has never made me cry, but this, this brought out my tears

Wowwwww. Incredible!

WARNING DO NOT WATCH AT WORK. YOU WILL CRY LIKE A LITTLE BABY.

Is anymore of this show available to watch? I am a homeschool mom and theatre nut. In planning our American History unit this year I always intended to try and find a production of Ragtime to take my sons to see. Then....2020. This is such a great rendition! I'd love to see more!

Amazing! BRAVO!!!

Chills!

Amazing!!

God, I love crying to a good musical number.

I first heard this on a "Great Women of Broadway" CD i found at a thrift store, & I got CHILLS the first time I heard it! So ofc I had the see the play that went with it & omg this DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!

Japanese translation//和訳 Daddy played piano Played it very well Music from those hands could Catch you like a spell He could make you love him 'Fore the tune was done You have your daddy‘s hands You are your daddy's son ダディはピアノを弾いていた とても上手に弾いていた その手で奏でる音楽は 魔術のように私の心を掴んだ まだ曲が出来上がらないうちから ふと恋に落ちてしまったほどよ ダディにそっくりな手をしてるのね あなたはダディの息子 Daddy never knew That you were on your way He had other ladies And other tunes to play When he up and left me I just up and run Only thing in my head You were your daddy's son ダディは何も知らない あなたが生まれてくることさえ 他の女性達や音楽を操るので 頭がいっぱい 私を置き去りにした日 私は走り出した 唯一頭にあったのは あなたはダディの息子 Couldn't hear no music Couldn't see no light Mama, she was frightened Crazy from the fright Tears without no comfort Screams without no sound Only darkness and pain The anger and pain The blood and the pain I buried my heart in the ground In the ground When I buried you in the ground 音楽も耳に入らず 光も目に入らず ママは恐怖に襲われ 狂いそうになった 慰めようのない涙 音のない叫び そこにあったのは暗闇と痛みだけ 怒りと痛み 血と痛み 私の心を土に埋めた日は あなたも土に埋めた Daddy played piano Bet he's playin' still Mama can't forget him Don't suppose I will God wants no excuses I have only one You had your daddy's hands Forgive me You were your daddy's son ダディはピアノを弾いていた きっとまだどこかで弾いている ママは彼が忘れられないの 一生忘れない 神様は言い訳なんか受け入れてくれない けれど一つだけあるわ あなたはダディにそっくりな手をしてた 許して あなたはダディの息子だった

So. Stinking. Good. I still like Audra the best, but then again, this is still a crazy close second.

Phenomenal! Brava! 🦋

Epic!

Amazing!

Cut the CHECK!

Incredible. 😮😢

Phenomenal.

OMG phenomenal

Zammmm girl!! You’re good as hell. You are that!!

holY SHIT SHES AMAZING

OMG 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 AMAZING

Chills! Chills! Oh My God!!

DAMN

WOAHHHH

oh my god

Ok um a) this song is beautiful and the singer is just phenomenal, just amazing. Such a rich and powerful voice

SIIIINNNNGGGGGG

Wow😍😍

WOW!

Wow

Спасибо 🙏 У вас потрясающий голос и талант !

O.m.g.

IS THIS THE ORG KEY?!?!?

😱😱😱

Nice I’m the 69th comment

Jesus.

Well.. I mean,.

Such talent but.....does anyone sing live anymore?

The 9 dislikes on this thread are all from Audra

What is this costume?

She has a very good belt and good natural tone. However, I really would have liked her to keep her placement the same through ie not going dark all the time

This is just screaming

she needs to stop being Audra Mcdonald

Ooh... Daddy played piano, Played it very well. Music from those hands could Catch you like a spell. He could make you love him 'Fore the tune was done. You have your daddy's hands. You are your daddy's son. Ooh... Daddy never knew That you were on your way. He had other ladies And other tunes to play. When he up and left me, I just up and run. Only thing in my head- You were your daddy's son. Couldn't hear no music, Couldn't see no light. Mama, she was frightened, Crazy from the fright. Tears without no comfort, Screams without no sound. Only darkness and pain, The anger and pain, The blood and the pain! I buried my heart in the ground! In the ground- When I buried you in the ground. Daddy played piano. Bet he's playing still. Mama can't forget him. Don't suppose I will. God wants no excuses. I have only one: You had your daddy's hands. Forgive me. You were your daddy's son.