Jennifer Hudson's version of "And I Am Telling You" released!

[teebz]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 4:43pm

http://perezhilton.com/topics/listen_to_this/listen_to_this_dreaming_of_telling_you_20061008.php


Listen to it right there!

It's amazing!

[morosco]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 4:46pm

I'm not sure "released" is the right word to use in this case.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 4:50pm

She sounds great. The orchestration sounds like something you'd hear in the elevator at Bloomingdales.

[Katurian2]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:00pm

Was there any music at all? All I heard was her amazing vocals. Who needs instruments?

[All_For_Laura]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:00pm

I've had the press release album for a while now, but I do agree, she sounds Amazing, and I really do like the orchestrations.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:13pm

Wow, just wow.

I can't wait for christmas. I will be (assuming it's a wide release at christmas) there christmas morning to buy my ticket.

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:15pm

must . . . . not . . . . give . . . . in

[theaterdude87]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:18pm

wow! that sounds amazing. jennifer has some pipes...can anyone say oscar?

[Casey3]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:21pm

Just so everyone knows, this is not the final mix of the song. Jenn went back and rerecorded her vocal, plus the orchestrations have been redone. This is according to Accuracy1, who's worked closely on the film.

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:23pm

it wont play for me!!!!

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:24pm

SHE sounds fantastic, but what the hell is going on with the orchestrations in the middle section?

Edit: Okay, hopefully the final product is more polished. Jennifer's vocals are amazing, though. Updated On: 10/8/06 at 05:24 PM

[Scottie310]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:40pm

Updated On: 1/26/08 at 05:40 PM

[AberJ01]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:46pm

I tried to resist, really I did.

I will say I'm glad that it may end up being more polished on the film, but I mean, wow. No other word to describe it, WOW. I do think it's as good as Jennifer Holliday's rendition. Of course there a differences, but it definitely equals it.

I just can not wait for this movie to be released. I definitely think there is no way she will not win the Oscar this year, and if she does it'll launch her career in massive ways. Will the film win Best Picture? It's possible, but I have no doubt that she is going to just shine in this film.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:49pm

The orchestration sucks, but she sounds amazing.

[sally1112]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 5:53pm

I love it.

[thejcm]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 6:10pm

To me, she sounds like a mix between the best of Lillas and J.Holliday but with a bigger range than either of those two ever had. It doesn't come off as heavy as Holliday's rendition but it's definitely emotional and definitely a very top-notch performance of that song. I smell SOME kind of nomination.

[inlovewithjerryherman]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 8:31pm

it won't PLAY!!!! AAAAAA

nevermind. I got it.

and now im having a joyful orgasm.

SHE"S GREAT.

best12 isn't kidding about the orchestration, though. Updated On: 10/8/06 at 08:31 PM

[chino]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 9:12pm

Simply amazing. She did not fail me. And the orchestrations are really fantastic. I've been listening to it non stop. I can move on now from the horrors of the concert recording.

I hate it if Beyonce will get all the credit (which is currently happening by the way). She's bland on this.

I cant wait to see the movie.

GOD BLESS EVERYONE

[luvliza89]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 11:35pm

Beyonce is definitely not getting all the credit. Hudson will get the attention she deserves, and already is in a lot of places.

And this is, as stated, NOT the final version that is going to be in the film, neither the singing wise or the orchestrations (which hear sound like a karaoke version, especially at the end). Hudson has stated that she found different things to do with the song, emotionally and vocally, while filming so if this is just a preview it is a damn good one!

[Tag]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 11:57pm

I guess I'm the only one who didn't love her (pun intended?). I mean she is good but that is Holiday's song and nothing can top her.
I'm sure on screen it will read a lot better then it does just listening to it, as it does on stage.

And to let everyone know, Oscars are not awarded based on singing ability. Can she act? Let's find out in a couple months.

[OnMyWay]

Posted: 10/9/06 at 12:06am

Oh shoot. She tears that apart!

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 10/9/06 at 12:08am

This girl is fierce. I'm suddenly less nervous about the movie.

[songplugger]

Posted: 10/9/06 at 12:12am

Wonderful version - she isn't imitating Holliday (a near impossible feat). And I would not be surprised if an even BETTER version winds up in the film.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 10/9/06 at 12:14am

Can't help but wonder if the girl will get an Oscar nom this year.

[TomMonster]

Posted: 10/9/06 at 12:16am

I still can't get it to play. I've turned every security setting off... I've installed the current Shockwave versions...

I keep getting an "undetermined string constant" error on my browser status bar. Any suggestions?