"[28] By contrast, Jody Rosen's review for Entertainment Weekly was less impressed, describing "Listen" as "gloopy" and "an inspirational ballad about 'the song in my heart', which builds to an enormous schlock-opera climax". The song was also covered by Jake Zyrus during the second-season premiere of Glee and Melanie Amaro during the finale of the first season of The X Factor in the U.S., where she emerged as the winner. 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An angry Curtis asserts his creative and psychological control over his wife, informing Deena that he would not let anyone else "handle" her, because, in his words, "no one knows you the way I do". [93] American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez sang "Listen" on March 16, 2014 during Solaire Resort & Casino's first anniversary concert. [12][13] Beyoncé recorded an introduction to "Listen" entitled "Encore to the Fans"; the song alongside its introduction is featured on international editions of Beyoncé's second album B'Day as a hidden track. [45] "Listen" last re-entered the UK Singles Chart on November 14, 2009 at number 84. [24] Describing the song as a "devastatingly beautiful ballad", Chuck Taylor of Billboard magazine wrote, "Beyoncé delivers the performance of her career, another defining moment in the brilliant flick [besides Hudson's 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going']. They will not be pushed aside on words [81] Amaro eventually emerged as the winner of The X Factor, performing this song for the final time. [90] The Spanish version of the song, "Oye", was released on the EP, Irreemplazable, and the Spanish deluxe edition of B'Day. "Listen" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé. [41] In the finale of The X Factor, Burke, who would become the winner, performed "Listen" as a duet with Beyoncé. You don't know what I'm feeling [80] Simon Cowell said, "I brought this show to America because I believe some of the greatest singers in the world are from this country, and you just proved that. The song was written by Beyoncé, Henry Krieger, Scott Cutler, and Anne Preven, and produced by The Underdogs, Matt Sullivan and Randy Spendlove for the 2006 musical film Dreamgirls, in which Beyoncé's character Deena Jones sings the song in an expression of independence from her controlling husband. Late last night (September 15), the superstar took to social media to share a special snippet of what could be her next record. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Demi Lovato, “We were taught when we were young, If we fight for what’s right there won’t be justice for just some. "[58] In Los Angeles, Beyoncé performed the song, dressed in a glittering silver dress with mink fur. "[10] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine said that "Listen" will undoubtedly be "the payoff for fans of Beyoncé's voice who sat through the first [thirty-eight] minutes of [B'Day] waiting for the cum shot. I followed the voice you think you gave to me Listen!! Contemporary music critics complimented the strong and emotional vocals of Beyoncé, and added that the lyrics perfectly elaborate on Deena Jones's life. [11] The lyrics are written in the traditional verse-chorus form. [84] This version presents the song as a duet between the characters Deena and Effie, as Effie explains to Deena that she must leave Curtis and gives her advice on how to find her independence. [38] On December 4, 2008, Alexandra Burke performed the song in the final 5 week of The X Factor,'[39] prompting the song to re-enter the UK Singles Chart at number fifty-three,[40] which is a higher position than it reached in the United States on initial release, where it peaked at 61. [89] Michelle Griffin of The Age wrote that Bono had "the lungs to carry it off" but "not quite [like] Beyoncé's commanding delivery". The second performance was at the 49th Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California, on February 11, 2007. As the shoot progresses it becomes more and more evident that Beyoncé is not happy with the direction of the shoot and when she is handed a bird to pose with she becomes fed up, walks away and strips down to the black tank top and tights underneath. Oh, I'm screaming out and my dreams'll be heard [68], "Listen" was covered by Jake Zyrus for the American TV show Glee episode "Audition", which aired on September 21, 2010. Into your own all 'cause you won't [50] These clips, however, were taken out in the director's cut version of the video;[51] this version appeared on the B'Day Anthology Video Album. She then climbs the staircase of the building to the rooftop and finishes singing the song. [25] Another reviewer of the same publication called the song "epic" noting that Beyoncé "unfurls the true range of her magnificent voice". Listen to the sound from deep within Posted in Ronan Keating said it was an impressive performance and she's got one of the best voices in the competition, while Mel B confirmed that Davis has definitely got the "X-Factor". [91] On May 10, a 12-year-old girl Michèle won the contest of The Voice Kid in Germany after performing the song on the final show. I followed the voice you gave to me The story explores the life of The Dreams (based on The Supremes), a fictional 1960s group of three female singers: Effie White (Jennifer Hudson), Deena Jones and Lorrell Robinson (Anika Noni Rose), whose manager Curtis Taylor (based on Berry Gordy and played by Jamie Foxx) manipulates their personal and professional relationships. [8] Beyoncé's vocals range from the note of F♯3 to G5. Two accompanying music videos were filmed for "Listen"; the performance version was directed by Diane Martel, and the second one, being Vogue Shoot Version, was directed by Matthew Rolston. It additionally appeared as a hidden track on international editions, and on the deluxe edition of Beyoncé's second solo studio album, B'Day. Lyrics from Animelyrics.com We'll sing, just by the feel No matter how faint it is, there's nothing else like it in this world Wanna live our lives As if it's our very last day on earth Release, oh the passion To us, this is our precious heart beat We'll sing, our treasured heart beat Listen! People like you inspire me. It was executed without any backup dancers, and live instrumentation. Paula Abdul said: "You are the brightest gift, God bless you. [16] On January 29, 2007, "Listen" was released as a CD single, containing its album and instrumental versions, in the US. [59] Jim Farber of Daily News noted that during the performance of the song at the I Am... World Tour, Beyoncé blended her alter ego Sasha Fierce's potent and her own pained personality and added that "those two emotions made this Beyoncé's greatest live moment"[60] When Beyoncé performed the song in Sunrise, Florida, on June 29, 2009, she was wearing a glittery gold leotard. You made a believer out of me. Demi is set to perform the new song live for the first time during the 2020 Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday night (October 14). You can download Demi Lovato‘s new song off of iTunes here – listen to “Commander in Chief” now! "Listen" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé. You have the gift, you have the soul, you have the spirit, you have the swagger ... you have the X Factor" while Simon Cowell said: "When I was asked by a lot of people why I was bringing this show to America, it was because I hoped that we were going to find someone like you. 27 Best Ever Songs From Movie Soundtracks, HOT SONG: 21 Savage x Metro Boomin - "My Dawgâ" - LYRICS, NEW SONG: Rod Wave - POP SMOKE - "MOOD SWINGS" ft. Lil Tjay - LYRICS, NEW SONG: AC/DC - "Shot In The Dark" - LYRICS, 18 Non-Traditional Yet Perfect Wedding Songs, NEW SONG: Shawn Mendes - "Wonder" - LYRICS.
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