Jay Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind LIVE

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  • 게시일 2016. 12. 03.
  • LIVE in Times Square, NYC 2016 Jay Z surprised Alicia Keys on stage during Empire State of Mind performance!
    LISTEN TO HER LATEST SONG "SHOW ME LOVE" - • Alicia Keys - Show Me ...
    High quality video of Alicia Keys & Jay Z performing Empire State of Mind live in Times Square in 2016.
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  • @andreahoffmann205
    @andreahoffmann205 2 년 전 +6055

    The passion in their voices is just mind blowing.

  • @pritpalsingh3609
    @pritpalsingh3609 4 년 전 +51834

    This song makes me homesick for new york. And I ain't even been there once.

    • @jesusisking5027
      @jesusisking5027 4 년 전 +1285

      I visited New York in Feb, it was dirty and depressing. Trust me you’re not missing anything. Australia is better

    • @dominus9448
      @dominus9448 4 년 전 +411

      That’s right... I was living there but I prefer to live in L.A. 👍🏻

    • @dominus9448
      @dominus9448 4 년 전 +192

      Julie Hane Australian females are hot...

    • @jesusisking5027
      @jesusisking5027 4 년 전 +176

      @@dominus9448 Everyone says that and I don't know why haha

    • @dominus9448
      @dominus9448 4 년 전 +43

      Julie Hane
      ❤️

  • @pushback0817
    @pushback0817 4 년 전 +12752

    If this song doesn't make you feel like going to New York, I don't know what will.

    • @LMiraculous
      @LMiraculous 4 년 전 +126

      I’m plan on moving to New York in December or January I’m a musician so I need to be there

    • @user-pk4mt5gr5n
      @user-pk4mt5gr5n 4 년 전 +18

      I don't remember the song name but it was from beastie boys

    • @azgardian32odinson
      @azgardian32odinson 4 년 전 +26

      I was about to book a flight there and then I saw the price and realised I was broke 🙄🙄

    • @vernonjc1818
      @vernonjc1818 4 년 전 +24

      Exactly bruh...and I'm half the world away...... Indian here

    • @eirebhoy132
      @eirebhoy132 4 년 전 +26

      Went to New York 3 years ago and as Manhattan came into view this song was playing in my head.

  • @romasara676
    @romasara676 6 일 전 +67

    If you're here in 2024, you're a legend
    Alicia Keys is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure she will be #1 soon due to
    💖a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖

  • @Mitrell
    @Mitrell 개월 전 +191

    If you're here in 2024, you're a legend 🙏

    • @WilliamJohnson-ml7ij
      @WilliamJohnson-ml7ij 개월 전 +2

      Whenever I feel homesick for nyc I come listen to this song.

    • @user-fx5iq5wq9q
      @user-fx5iq5wq9q 24 일 전 +2

      Я тут бро

    • @jackiesmith3684
      @jackiesmith3684 19 일 전 +1

      I'm here to fricking love this song with Alicia and jay z 2 amazing voices together and what a performance from the both of them love it and I keep going back to it thanks for putting this up they're amazing and the song is a masterpiece xx

    • @Mitrell
      @Mitrell 19 일 전

      ​@@WilliamJohnson-ml7ijfor real bro me too. And I'm not even from there lol😅

    • @Mitrell
      @Mitrell 19 일 전

      ​@@user-fx5iq5wq9qyou're a legend

  • @desirefan1
    @desirefan1 4 년 전 +9568

    After Corona, this Song Need To be played in Front of thousands of People on times square

    • @andrewkay3276
      @andrewkay3276 4 년 전 +174

      Ti MoTa we’re gonna make it through this and come out stronger

    • @kbuencamino3268
      @kbuencamino3268 4 년 전 +147

      A ramped up version of this. With an entire marching band, fireworks, and a banner dedicated to all the sacrifices.

    • @sanalvaro68
      @sanalvaro68 4 년 전 +43

      Be strong mates, from Spain, Be hard as metal. This is gonna be very sad, but Im sure you will be win this battle!!!

    • @garryxuzuo
      @garryxuzuo 4 년 전 +3

      Ti MoTa it’s true

    • @Lula0021
      @Lula0021 4 년 전 +20

      They are syncing the lights of the Empire State to this song every night. You can watch on the Empire State Building official FB page.

  • @abcdefg8515
    @abcdefg8515 4 년 전 +5744

    how lucky those people who enjoyed this live performance

    • @tomhurcombe2185
      @tomhurcombe2185 4 년 전 +91

      Shame they were all looking at their phones

    • @chawkz
      @chawkz 4 년 전 +29

      ABCD EFG they’re living it through their phones.. as if two superstars wouldn’t have professional cameras filming this.. honestly.

    • @jrmoiney
      @jrmoiney 4 년 전 +4

      Right. In the hometown of NYC

    • @scouserdan3
      @scouserdan3 4 년 전 +2

      I missed it by 3 days

    • @scuzzlebutt3048
      @scuzzlebutt3048 4 년 전 +6

      Where's a plane ✈ when you need one

  • @apreciouslife13
    @apreciouslife13 9 개월 전 +230

    No lip synching or auto tune for her. Just pure talent.

  • @nestadimsun4658
    @nestadimsun4658 7 개월 전 +92

    Jayz flight was suppose to be delayed on this and Alicia is ready to accept and perform this solo but when Jayz thought he could make it, he decided to surprise her instead and look at what happen guys! ❤❤❤ Just simple magical performance between this two icon.

  • @ourblissfuldreams
    @ourblissfuldreams 4 년 전 +5023

    Can you imagine the feeling man , being born in New York , growing up walking the streets, looking up at the buildings ,at the lights, everything !!!! And then flash forward and you are singing a song about your city and you are the center of attention in the entire city that made you . that is love .

    • @dan9518
      @dan9518 3 년 전 +53

      Alexander Hastings C he’s talking about Jay Z nigga. And he wasn’t born privileged 💀

    • @lshahbazyan03
      @lshahbazyan03 3 년 전 +4

      thia made me cry

    • @harperpark8226
      @harperpark8226 3 년 전 +16

      I know that feeling i WAS born there and your right

    • @pepijn6888
      @pepijn6888 3 년 전 +5

      Jay is a legend

    • @person640
      @person640 3 년 전 +5

      Harper Park I was born in winnipeg but nobody cares 🙂

  • @aprilrizniayu
    @aprilrizniayu 4 년 전 +4467

    i would cry if i was her, singing this song in the middle of NY Times Square, damn! what a life....

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  • @shri081
    @shri081 년 전 +161

    Alicia sounds real here…I can hear her voice cracking…but still that amazing voice powering through….and jay z appearance be the icing on the cake…what a dope ass live performance…

    • @hendrixxrxks
      @hendrixxrxks 10 개월 전 +16

      she has a throat infection and still did the performance that’s why her voice sounds raw raspy imo it makes it even better

    • @JoeyBoBoey
      @JoeyBoBoey 2 개월 전 +1

      But it’s always cracking… Or flat. Or shreaking..

    • @sara-zx2mx
      @sara-zx2mx 27 일 전 +1

      @@JoeyBoBoeyNot true, saw her live in Germany. Her Voice was on POINT.

  • @gondio447
    @gondio447 4 년 전 +6446

    Imagine singing this song in Times Square...damn what a dream. Beautiful!

  • @AP12820
    @AP12820 3 년 전 +7066

    This is the vibe I miss. Everyone's just happy, enjoying together. Lots of love no hate. Bring this back please.

    • @weisnikolai
      @weisnikolai 3 년 전 +31

      Love you guys😁

    • @boneman5569
      @boneman5569 3 년 전 +31

      I’m afraid you can’t bring back the past my friend, all things must end.

    • @trumpgirl440
      @trumpgirl440 3 년 전 +17

      Well if these radical left ass bitches would stop being radical because sell out snake in the grass Obama is no longer the pathetic ass worthless president then maybe New York could thrive on this once inspirational song!

    • @belleengelbrecht5354
      @belleengelbrecht5354 3 년 전 +29

      well, tell all your liberal friends to stop burning this country down!

    • @wahlid6129
      @wahlid6129 3 년 전 +29

      @Trump Girl! Stfu😂 You’re in a sub comment section get a life

  • @ZHONG6750
    @ZHONG6750 3 개월 전 +51

    its 2024 ,and this still remains the best live ever!

  • @davidkrogh3161
    @davidkrogh3161 11 개월 전 +48

    When Jay-Z first comes on both he and Alicia pitch goes up uncontrollably cuz they both hyped stoked and smiling…that was the moment that this became real and epic for everyone in this iconic performance…I can listen to this 30 times in a row and often do!

  • @samuelkabia8834
    @samuelkabia8834 3 년 전 +2990

    Dear person listening to this song wherever you are on earth I want to use this platform and say may God bless you and your family. You are my invisible friend

    • @mariaangelicaty810
      @mariaangelicaty810 3 년 전 +17

      you are my invisible friend too ❤️ may God bless you and your family as well, im happy to see u here on this amazing part of youtube ✨

    • @samuelkabia8834
      @samuelkabia8834 3 년 전 +4

      Nice one

    • @samuelkabia8834
      @samuelkabia8834 3 년 전 +6

      Maria Angelica Ty ...so sweet of you Maria

    • @user-pz5nq6bw6v
      @user-pz5nq6bw6v 3 년 전 +4

      You too my invisible friend

    • @JimV18
      @JimV18 3 년 전 +1

      God bless you brother❤

  • @sandramontenegro2357
    @sandramontenegro2357 3 년 전 +2572

    Alicia isn't wearing makeup and she's SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! Natural beauty!

  • @amiteshdas1511
    @amiteshdas1511 2 개월 전 +25

    Whos here in 2024 a timeless classic this makes the american dream

  • @thecitizenjoan
    @thecitizenjoan 3 개월 전 +17

    Most iconic R&B Intro of all time. Alicia’s voice soars higher than the Empire State Building.

  • @bellajuventina
    @bellajuventina 3 년 전 +2600

    This song makes me proud of NYC and I’m not even American

  • @gandako101689
    @gandako101689 3 년 전 +2425

    This song always gives me goose bumps and I'm not even from NY. Heck, I'm not even American. Lol

  • @blacksupremacy1396
    @blacksupremacy1396 5 개월 전 +26

    This performance is EPIC !.
    I am not even fudging the truth, I've been replaying this for the last 3hrs +. It's the raw emotions Alicia and Jay, like two proud patriotic New Yorkers!.❤❤❤❤

  • @blacksupremacy1396
    @blacksupremacy1396 5 개월 전 +20

    Something super nostalgic about this song. Evertime I hear it, it makes me reflect on life and the times past. It makes me stop and look back on life, my life , the world.
    One of the greatest songs ever !

  • @waynechng
    @waynechng 4 년 전 +3628

    They look and sound like they're having the time of their lives and that makes all the difference!

    • @welitondasilvasantos2334
      @welitondasilvasantos2334 4 년 전 +4

      they have a IT!

    • @malcolminthemiddle8777
      @malcolminthemiddle8777 4 년 전 +1

      Me 2. All the way from Houston Tx

    • @rodolfotsang4327
      @rodolfotsang4327 4 년 전 +2

      You are asian

    • @nidulamaknidulamak4214
      @nidulamaknidulamak4214 4 년 전 +6

      You HAVE BEEN FOOLED! check out all those artists who seemed like they were having the time of their life, but later turns out they were extremely depressed, contemplated suicide, some even killed themselves... Linkin Park..etc Dont be such a naive fool.

    • @Liza33650
      @Liza33650 4 년 전 +15

      @@nidulamaknidulamak4214 Depression is different for everyone, you can enjoy one day or two sometimes, depends of how deep you're in. And depression is pretty common

  • @Honeygirl28
    @Honeygirl28 4 년 전 +4314

    The look of pure joy on Alicia's face when Jay comes out makes me so happy that I start tearing up. I love this performance.

  • @user-om1jn4ne5t
    @user-om1jn4ne5t 2 개월 전 +10

    2024 represented here. This song will never not stop moving me.

  • @WadeHarris
    @WadeHarris 개월 전 +4

    Everytime Jay Z comes out.....huge smile on my face. Def. a moment.

  • @AnChristinee
    @AnChristinee 3 년 전 +2143

    So Sad. We won't see such a crowd of people for a long time.

  • @sandracabral8062
    @sandracabral8062 3 년 전 +2698

    Once covid is gone, they need to do this again on New Year's Eve.

  • @Manda_bubs_uk
    @Manda_bubs_uk 개월 전 +4

    Her voice is just so amazing and she makes it look effortless. Best female singer by far.

  • @willbarbero
    @willbarbero 년 전 +11

    Masterclass in how to sing behind the beat 👏👏👏she's almost on a different tempo and yet so perfect

  • @blvvdsawgekkt2599
    @blvvdsawgekkt2599 4 년 전 +8272

    sum people really found this song after tiktok damn bru where y’all been in life

  • @Rahma-ch7ns
    @Rahma-ch7ns 3 년 전 +2645

    One day I will be listening to this song walking along the streets of NYC. Remember this. 23 July 2020

    • @elliesuzuki4688
      @elliesuzuki4688 3 년 전 +13

      Same:)

    • @Rahma-ch7ns
      @Rahma-ch7ns 3 년 전 +88

      K I N G Hey. This was actually a reminder to me you don’t have to feel like you should care💕 have a nice day.

    • @nokegita
      @nokegita 3 년 전 +2

      amen.

    • @jordanabeaulieu2530
      @jordanabeaulieu2530 3 년 전 +20

      Hi Rahma. You wrote your comment on July 23 and I am the 23th person liking your comment 😉....You will fulfill your dream baby girl!😚

    • @Rahma-ch7ns
      @Rahma-ch7ns 3 년 전 +2

      Gillian Landry you’re so sweet ❤️

  • @niallok
    @niallok 2 개월 전 +4

    Respect from Dublin. Two great artists.

  • @michelvanderfeesten8935
    @michelvanderfeesten8935 4 개월 전 +6

    This is on repeat now for 3 (!) hours. Love the energy. 😍

  • @Monica-zi9zx
    @Monica-zi9zx 3 년 전 +5040

    the reason why Alicia looks so happy when Jay Z came was bc he said he couldn't make it and his flights were delayed... but he made it on time and surprised her!

  • @TacoStacks
    @TacoStacks 3 년 전 +10559

    this song still gets me hype

  • @Cricfan11614
    @Cricfan11614 2 일 전 +1

    Wants me to experience NY like a new yorker just fr a day so i can feel this beauty ❤

  • @anneis46
    @anneis46 9 개월 전 +6

    Going down a rabbit hole tonight. What a great performance by both!!

  • @jackobrien2009
    @jackobrien2009 3 년 전 +1818

    This song is a taste of what it’s gonna feel like when you “ make it “, good luck on your dreams people make that shit happen I know I will.

    • @estevao8354
      @estevao8354 3 년 전 +51

      Bro that was exactly what I was thinking, I just wasn't sure if everybody felt it too.
      Just thinking about the day I'll be walking down NYC streets listening to this and living the life I always dreamed of makes me realize all the sacrifices are worth it...
      We'll get it.

    • @yaurfeiussystuhncc
      @yaurfeiussystuhncc 3 년 전 +12

      Yall will get there dw just dont give up on your dreams or youll regreti it. Have a good day

    • @aprilleerose
      @aprilleerose 3 년 전 +6

      It’s more of a song about making it then just about New York, you’re right!

    • @cryptidian3530
      @cryptidian3530 3 년 전 +3

      There is no such thing as "making it". It's an unreachable, ethereal point that people want, but will never reach, since it doesn't really exist. You're either alive and doing what you like or not, but there is no point where you think "i made it", since life is always moving forward, there are no stops.

    • @estevao8354
      @estevao8354 3 년 전 +10

      @@cryptidian3530 The thing is that there are forever new goals, but we're talking about reaching our biggest dreams, not ending all life goals lol

  • @rd5107
    @rd5107 3 년 전 +1729

    Well, it’s 2021 and I’m back again. Just couldn’t help it.

  • @jerimiller5651
    @jerimiller5651 년 전 +10

    I love her little giggle at the beginning. It's like she's a bit overwhelmed- giddy like a child-wild eyed and innocent!

    • @galaxynewsradio4983
      @galaxynewsradio4983 3 개월 전 +3

      If u listen closley u can hear Jay do a sound check, and at the time he wasnt supposed to make it due to a delayed flight, so thats the moment she realized he was there. This live will go down in history as one of the best

  • @paulfarrell7621
    @paulfarrell7621 4 개월 전 +9

    I love this song, and this is the best because he came out of nowhere and everyone started singing together as a team, people are responsible for what they do but this rendition hits me personally

  • @liz3507
    @liz3507 2 년 전 +2615

    When I hear this song I always think of going for my dreams no matter what they are and accomplishing them.

    • @hilaryninny6944
      @hilaryninny6944 2 년 전 +30

      Feelings mutual this song is beautiful 🤞

    • @DStar-jl8tw
      @DStar-jl8tw 2 년 전 +20

      Oh 100 percent Liz I hope all your Dreams come true Love from Australia 🇦🇺 D

    • @oanapaunaro
      @oanapaunaro 2 년 전 +5

      Me too, and I am so far from USA. An ocean between, lol.

    • @miko8832
      @miko8832 2 년 전 +2

      The same

    • @Daequanbeats
      @Daequanbeats 2 년 전 +1

      Same

  • @labedbellasher4644
    @labedbellasher4644 3 년 전 +2606

    Respect for artists who don’t sing with auto tune

    • @MoAlfaraj
      @MoAlfaraj 3 년 전 +38

      Or lip synching

    • @sandrinoes
      @sandrinoes 3 년 전 +77

      She doesn't need autotune

    • @oleksandrgergardt8371
      @oleksandrgergardt8371 3 년 전 +7

      I'm exercising.

    • @NeexT0P
      @NeexT0P 3 년 전 +51

      She is the autotune

    • @fuaddanial2029
      @fuaddanial2029 3 년 전 +35

      Sad that you think autotune is meant for bad singers. Go search T-Pain singing live and tell me you dont respect him afterwards..

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr 8 일 전 +1

    Its 2024 man, still gives goosebumps!!!!

  • @shawnthomas1738
    @shawnthomas1738 2 개월 전 +1

    Classic Music right here. Music need more collaborations like this. NYC Yes Sir!!

  • @monicaredmon5955
    @monicaredmon5955 3 년 전 +1240

    Awww her smile was priceless when he walked out and started rapping and she’s beautifully natural on stage I’m glad I came across this video

    • @D-info93
      @D-info93 3 년 전 +6

      Very true

    • @ManuelPerez-ey7fr
      @ManuelPerez-ey7fr 3 년 전 +11

      Natural shine

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      @thunyananyadadumrong6220 3 년 전 +1

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    • @BadBadskibeejmack
      @BadBadskibeejmack 3 년 전 +2

      I’m 13 years old and I’m not like ogling at her like in a weird way she’s a gorgeous beautiful wonderful human being and soul

    • @xocoolchickxo
      @xocoolchickxo 3 년 전

      love your comment. exactly how i felt too :)

  • @amymanihera4705
    @amymanihera4705 8 개월 전

    These to are amazing performing together!

  • @MrRahul60000
    @MrRahul60000 7 개월 전 +4

    This song literally feels amazing even if fist time listening

  • @TheAcenightcreeper
    @TheAcenightcreeper 4 년 전 +1514

    She’s so goddamn beautiful, no makeup on...

    • @elpatator
      @elpatator 4 년 전 +20

      Michael I’m pretty sure she does have makeup on lol She’s still beautiful though.

    • @TheAcenightcreeper
      @TheAcenightcreeper 4 년 전 +25

      Richard Li 100x more beautiful than Rihanna...hands down...

    • @elpatator
      @elpatator 4 년 전 +75

      Why compare ? They’re both very beautiful women. No comparison is needed.

    • @shafo4384
      @shafo4384 4 년 전 +11

      @@nd7231 Half black, half white.

    • @eddamarie
      @eddamarie 4 년 전 +36

      @@TheAcenightcreeper please stop praising someones beauty by denying someone elses. That's not what compliments are about.

  • @ilkay4265
    @ilkay4265 년 전 +2063

    When Jay's sound check comes in 0:20 and Alicia realizes he's there with her laughing. Just goosebumps.

    • @shorehambeach
      @shorehambeach 년 전 +97

      Great spot 👊👊

    • @modellei2034
      @modellei2034 년 전 +98

      Oh wow! I missed that- Thank you for pointing that out I got major goosebumps all over again going back to that mark. Greatness!

    • @MatthewJQuintero
      @MatthewJQuintero 년 전 +66

      I have watched this video many times over and have never noticed that...simply amazing!!! wow!

    • @KRIPTOMOON9
      @KRIPTOMOON9 년 전 +20

      yeah thank you that was a nice thing to notice you must have some good stereo or headphones :)

    • @twothreeeightpics
      @twothreeeightpics 년 전 +32

      What a spot, makes it all brand new again.

  • @prasartpongpet
    @prasartpongpet 년 전 +9

    Love this version!!!

  • @agataszwedo3975
    @agataszwedo3975 년 전 +7

    I am from London and never been in New York but I always adapt this song to London , city which never sleep, city where everything is possible, and after I adopt this song to every city, you can do whatever you want, you can be whoever you want, you can achieve everything, dream big and make the dreams come true no matter where you are

    • @reedykat30
      @reedykat30 년 전 +2

      Clearly the Queen felt the same way.

  • @sheareralan1792
    @sheareralan1792 4 년 전 +2856

    I wish one day I visit new York. Very soon

    • @deleted3848
      @deleted3848 4 년 전 +29

      Shearer Alan you’ll love it

    • @bobo42024
      @bobo42024 4 년 전 +37

      Over rated

    • @josephcisek8659
      @josephcisek8659 4 년 전 +34

      The best place in the world, you'll know what I mean when you are there

    • @justindchaney
      @justindchaney 4 년 전 +39

      It totally sucks. Unless you’re a millionaire, I wouldn’t even go near that hell hole. The crazy thing is that there’s a beautiful rural state just an hour away in any direction.
      New York is just the remnants of a world before the internet. There’s literally no reason to live or work there unless you’re a boomer who can’t use a laptop.

    • @festivalxd1997
      @festivalxd1997 4 년 전 +11

      Justin Chaney facts only I’m in CT, the city is a rat invested liberal city. If ur filthy rich it’s a different time tho, good day trip tho

  • @Woofiss3D
    @Woofiss3D 4 년 전 +647

    The way Jay Z hypes her up is literally the best thing ever

  • @user-mt3hc8wi4s
    @user-mt3hc8wi4s 2 개월 전 +3

    This is one of the best live performances I have seen. Alicia and Hov made magic with this song. Pure magic!

  • @Wannergren.
    @Wannergren. 년 전 +5

    Never been in NY but it feels i have been there because of this song. Amazing performance!

  • @Rezh12
    @Rezh12 4 년 전 +3500

    Jay-Z’s flight was delayed that day, that’s why she was so surprised when he turned up. There’s a video on it.

  • @cfcastro1327
    @cfcastro1327 3 년 전 +2626

    Alicia is a true beauty. Flawless! No make up, powerful voice and authentic ... on top of everything she cares about others. What a human being!

  • @AmyPeacemaker
    @AmyPeacemaker 2 개월 전 +2

    One of the best live performances ever!

  • @tanyahorton1241
    @tanyahorton1241 7 개월 전 +9

    This performance brings me so much JOY!!!❤ #bestperformanceever

  • @beamerz9398
    @beamerz9398 4 년 전 +635

    That moment Alicia Keys noticed JayZ walking out to sing was priceless. She didn't expect him to make it on time.

    • @acslivetarot1658
      @acslivetarot1658 3 년 전 +10

      Surprises are just like that ⚡®

    • @JCKlinger
      @JCKlinger 3 년 전 +1

      I thought I was wrong.. I love this song and talk like I was born there but I've never been to New York ever in my life, I wish I could visit this great city one day.

    • @aliciakeys2427
      @aliciakeys2427 2 년 전 +1

      🥰❤️

  • @marilynjane
    @marilynjane 5 년 전 +9799

    *its so good to feel her happiness!*

  • @user-kq7rf6uq4m
    @user-kq7rf6uq4m 6 개월 전 +10

    Alicia's in heaven and they're both having a MOMENT.
    Even as ambitious as they both are you bet they never thought that they'd be literally locking down Time Square to perform one of the greatest and most iconic songs about the city that's even been recorded.
    There are few songs that are genuine instant classics and this is one of them.
    You know it's an epic performance when the stage crew is in the background recording it on their phones.
    I can't imagine being in this crowd but the tickets would've been worth every penny just for this alone.

    • @danielletrautman149
      @danielletrautman149 4 개월 전

      It was a free performance.... Alicia wanted to surprise her hometown ... I heard the. Crowd went for miles

    • @thomasmckoy8604
      @thomasmckoy8604 개월 전 +1

      Very amazing.❤

  • @XxxXxx-fl4ck
    @XxxXxx-fl4ck 8 개월 전 +13

    Que incrível essa música...
    Minha mãe escutava quando eu era criança.
    Ó tempo bom cara!
    As vezes dá vontade de chorar pelo tempo passado, onde não tinha tantos problemas como hoje em dia, pandemia, e etc.
    Fui muito feliz durante essa época de ouro 🥇
    Eu tinha uns 8 9 anos de idade.
    Hoje, tenho 22 anos, e eu só agradeço por ter vivido essa época tão bom que foi a Minha infância.
    🎉💥✨✨✨✨💥✨✨✨💥✨✨🎉

    • @waltertedsys5602
      @waltertedsys5602 8 개월 전

      tenho 30 e essa musica fez parte da minha vida também. Alicia keys canta muito

    • @lucascastro488
      @lucascastro488 8 개월 전

      tenho 18 e posso dizer o mesmo!!!

  • @Pamutwin
    @Pamutwin 3 년 전 +1007

    Alicias face when Jay Z turns up on stage is so attractive. Not many adults can express such unadulterated joy!

    • @justice4896
      @justice4896 3 년 전 +27

      Right, her joy & excitement is beautiful 😄😄😄

    • @wilvictor
      @wilvictor 3 년 전 +41

      Fin fact she didn't know he was coming

    • @BrunoNeureiter
      @BrunoNeureiter 2 년 전 +2

      She need to grow up? Right? Ha! Where my adults at

    • @darylc.7083
      @darylc.7083 2 년 전 +1

      I think this was a surprise appearance of J...that's why Alicia was shookt! haha! Impromptu for real artist is real!!

  • @awesomesauce361
    @awesomesauce361 4 년 전 +1469

    I feel like no song hits with nostalgia harder for people in their late teens and early 20s

    • @shilpamaddikunta5552
      @shilpamaddikunta5552 4 년 전 +6

      Alec Jimenez you’re completely right. I never even noticed that 😂😂

    • @fletcher9328
      @fletcher9328 4 년 전 +20

      Your so dam right, I'm not from New York either but I love this song.

    • @catiehamilton8194
      @catiehamilton8194 4 년 전 +13

      Yup! And I was born and raised in NYC. This song is our anthem

    • @Jaymzi
      @Jaymzi 4 년 전

      Big true

    • @Abi-bj9bx
      @Abi-bj9bx 4 년 전 +12

      All teens for sure. 2000s was the best decade I've ever lived in.

  • @Gabriella-le5fl
    @Gabriella-le5fl 6 개월 전 +2

    I miss Ny city....the only place i feel at home , i lived there for many years , i cry so much when i leave you , i knew anywhere in the world will find your energy and that state of mind ..is mY soul city
    Will be back soon
    I Love NY

  • @kaz1067
    @kaz1067 개월 전

    visited NY in 2005, amazing, buzzing, did not disappoint and plan to visit again someday

  • @myfavoritepointguard446
    @myfavoritepointguard446 3 년 전 +548

    This song makes you feel home sick in a place you've never been.

    • @zhanybeknurgaziev4627
      @zhanybeknurgaziev4627 3 년 전 +11

      God damn you're right.

    • @ms.gracefullybroken8724
      @ms.gracefullybroken8724 3 년 전 +1

      Capt. Rob Atkinson you ain’t lying..I don’t know a street in New York but I still wanna get back over there..and ain’t ever been b4🤣what the world wrong with us

  • @brunoklintman3593
    @brunoklintman3593 4 년 전 +1135

    If they won’t play this song on my funeral,
    I won’t come.

  • @user-kz2yb9xw3i
    @user-kz2yb9xw3i 4 개월 전

    このライブ映像が入ったDVD持ってるぜ👍アリシア・キーズのハスキーボイスとピアノ弾きが超クール✨💖ジェイ・Zのニヤケ顔が最高👍🎉❤😊

  • @heidiort2438
    @heidiort2438 13 일 전 +1

    Two of the great ones together 🎉❤🎉

  • @MLLON
    @MLLON 3 년 전 +1833

    I think jayz was a surprise even for Alicia . Her face was shocked lol

  • @ugbaadma9279
    @ugbaadma9279 3 년 전 +1788

    the fact JayZ plane was late and cancelled on Alicia last minute and then he showed up exactly as his part alecia was so happy he did not think he was gone make it lmaoo

  • @marcusnoel3964
    @marcusnoel3964 10 개월 전 +2

    the passion is just beautiful and magical, especially with Alicea

  • @PPOSEC1
    @PPOSEC1 10 개월 전 +10

    And I was there too!! What an incredible moment!
    Alicia, you are the best of all!🌹🌹

  • @t3productions591
    @t3productions591 3 년 전 +1591

    I’m like 95% sure Alicia didn’t know Jay would be there based on her reaction. That just makes this even more badass

    • @yeamville
      @yeamville 3 년 전 +203

      I recall reading that his plane was delayed and he wasn’t supposed to be there, so she was really surprised by this

    • @MatiChowZ25
      @MatiChowZ25 3 년 전 +7

      @@yeamville its fake hahaha

    • @volter84
      @volter84 3 년 전 +7

      hope u joking..

    • @silent.reaper.4429
      @silent.reaper.4429 3 년 전 +1

      @@yeamville the capital lmfao

    • @brandysigmon9066
      @brandysigmon9066 3 년 전 +35

      @@yeamville That is right, when she laughs at the beginning is when she realizes Jay-Z had showed up, she saw him hidden in the back.

  • @blessedbybeautyphotostudio945

    HER FACE WAS PRICELESS WHEN HE SHOWED UP AND SHOWED OUT

  • @erii9058
    @erii9058 8 개월 전

    this song is everything to me. i cry every time

  • @LLopez-qb6gz
    @LLopez-qb6gz 7 개월 전 +1

    I was 20 years ago in new York and love it ! The hearth of the world

  • @Kyss501
    @Kyss501 2 년 전 +2255

    I remember he was said to miss the flight to get to this performance. So she intended to perform it solo with his voice in the background. Her and the bands reaction when he came on stage was a genuine one ❤️

    • @simpysompywomb5470
      @simpysompywomb5470 2 년 전 +50

      did he lie about it to surprise her or was he actually meant to miss his flight?

    • @HittokiriBattousai17
      @HittokiriBattousai17 2 년 전 +115

      @@simpysompywomb5470 it was a last minute thing, only the band knew.

    • @TheducksOrg
      @TheducksOrg 년 전 +58

      he flies scheduled? I figured he'd have a private plane.. :)

    • @robertdavis1217
      @robertdavis1217 년 전 +1

      Kyss501: Jay has his own plane, him and his wife never flies commercial.

    • @theaxelcam9585
      @theaxelcam9585 년 전

      Oh

  • @dianssoewardi5823
    @dianssoewardi5823 3 년 전 +949

    One of my life dreams is to listen to this song while walking down Times Square

    • @jmw-ig1bp
      @jmw-ig1bp 3 년 전 +20

      Time Square is hell on earth

    • @anoopg95
      @anoopg95 3 년 전 +1

      @jmw2323 is it not like how they show it in the movies ? 🙁

    • @kennethbossio2489
      @kennethbossio2489 3 년 전 +11

      Times Square is awesome you donkey

    • @simpysompywomb5470
      @simpysompywomb5470 3 년 전 +6

      @@jmw-ig1bp times square is great, its okay to like popular things lmao

    • @markc312
      @markc312 3 년 전 +3

      @@jmw-ig1bp, Okay there you KRplus BOT.
      Where’s the KRplus administrator’s when you need them b/c this Un-American Troll needs to be Deactivated.

  • @robertrobert9549
    @robertrobert9549 년 전 +5

    A voz da Alicia ... N TEM COMO ...

  • @jackiesmith3684
    @jackiesmith3684 2 개월 전

    Theyre fricking brilliant singing together love when alicia starts laughing when she sees jay heading for the stage to sing with her love it brilliant thanks for putting this up xx

  • @804186443
    @804186443 4 년 전 +1401

    This makes you sad when your city doesn't have an anthem like this

    • @joshuawood362
      @joshuawood362 4 년 전 +12

      no, it means your city is not a shithole, like this one

    • @cam4654
      @cam4654 4 년 전 +9

      California Love

    • @gustavoramalho9454
      @gustavoramalho9454 4 년 전 +45

      @@joshuawood362 I think we are talking about different places, NYC is just amazing, u feel like at the top of the world!

    • @sw0nder974
      @sw0nder974 4 년 전 +9

      Joshua Wood imagine being jealous of living in ny

    • @noahharmelink
      @noahharmelink 4 년 전 +7

      Ny is just a complete shit hole unless ur rich ofc

  • @uploader06
    @uploader06 2 년 전 +551

    Jay Z NEVER uses playback. Always live and raw, even when his voice cracks, i respect him for that.

    • @amc7755
      @amc7755 2 년 전 +9

      Dipset needs to learn that.

    • @adrian121
      @adrian121 2 년 전 +2

      Yea I remember he wouldn’t do certain songs when JD brought him out cuz the DJ only had the actually songs

    • @rodrigoochoa5485
      @rodrigoochoa5485 2 년 전 +3

      @@adrian121 I remember watching that and was mesmerized. Saw Jay live twice now and I always thought about that video. Goat!!

  • @niallok
    @niallok 개월 전

    Hello from Dublin. Brilliant and she knows he is on the way via the headpiece, 25 secs in. Two legends from USA.

  • @AishaMarley-wv5ev
    @AishaMarley-wv5ev 8 개월 전

    My favorite Song, the king and the Queen

  • @aadrianamoraless
    @aadrianamoraless 4 년 전 +1462

    This song makes me weirdly emotional and I don’t know why. Anyone else?

    • @nadirabasir3175
      @nadirabasir3175 4 년 전 +26

      Yes gurll it makes my heart weirdly ache

    • @aadrianamoraless
      @aadrianamoraless 4 년 전 +2

      Nadira Basir exactly!

    • @geminijocelyn
      @geminijocelyn 4 년 전 +3

      i wonder why that is. i feel the exact same.

    • @NomusaMagical
      @NomusaMagical 4 년 전 +8

      💖 Emotional tears ... Strange because I live in Midwest with no NYC connections🤷🏿‍♀️. It looked so organic and authentic. What a great time 🔥 .. for me .. to be BLACKETY-BLACK! 👩🏾👏🏾👊🏾🙏🏾

    • @bigteth6584
      @bigteth6584 4 년 전

      Hell yeah.

  • @peternyen5207
    @peternyen5207 4 년 전 +1962

    who is listening this lovely song in April 2021

  • @jackiesmith3684
    @jackiesmith3684 2 개월 전 +2

    The passion in Alicia's and jay z voices is fricking off the scales love this song never been to newyork but have been told it's a beautiful place love the song still and it's 2024 brilliant guys xx

  • @gaeldupont
    @gaeldupont 7 개월 전 +2

    That is - with Prince Purple Rain in SuperBowl 2007 - the best ever live performance of all time. Just phenomenal !

  • @renatasousa5216
    @renatasousa5216 3 년 전 +1016

    someone in the last days of 2020?????????? this video makes me cry

  • @divinaoliveros6461
    @divinaoliveros6461 5 년 전 +5612

    Alicia is very beautiful even without make up... DAMN... Anybody in 2019???

  • @scottpalatnik3509
    @scottpalatnik3509 9 일 전

    One of my all time favorite videos.

  • @monocerotis6917
    @monocerotis6917 10 개월 전 +3

    2 legends same stage =) what moment!