The Story of "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton

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  • @quanchaipurananda8951
    @quanchaipurananda8951 3 роки тому +1083

    That piano riff is a stroke of genius. The lyrics are not too shabby either.
    Creating a classic at 20 is a remarkable achievement.

    • @ytuseracct
      @ytuseracct 3 роки тому +37

      it's really a perfect pop song, lyrically, structurally

    • @_JustJoe
      @_JustJoe 3 роки тому +1

      @@ytuseracct honestly

    • @evodgamehunter4290
      @evodgamehunter4290 2 роки тому +1

      classic LOL I would not go that far.. one hit wonder

    • @lnvision
      @lnvision 2 роки тому +8

      @@evodgamehunter4290 a classic is a classic…

    • @evodgamehunter4290
      @evodgamehunter4290 2 роки тому

      @@lnvision true but this isn't really a classic.

  • @panggacarmz
    @panggacarmz 3 роки тому +1654

    She’s not a one hit wonder. She didn’t sell her soul. ❤️ This song is a classic!

    • @LiberatedMind1
      @LiberatedMind1 3 роки тому +23

      She is, no other song of hers is decent.

    • @lolitahaze02
      @lolitahaze02 3 роки тому +50

      True. Ordinary Day and Pretty Baby was awesome

    • @gabriellecurtician6332
      @gabriellecurtician6332 3 роки тому +21

      That song will never get old. It will live beyond infinity. Listening to it years later for the 1000 time is like hearing it for the 1st time.

    • @ghiaparow4181
      @ghiaparow4181 3 роки тому +33

      She’s literally the definition of a one hit wonder, this is her one hit

    • @ghiaparow4181
      @ghiaparow4181 3 роки тому +24

      Lauryn hill is a better example of someone who didn’t sell out but is not a one hit wonder

  • @Dielawn69
    @Dielawn69 3 роки тому +413

    I love how Terry Crews has had a shit ton of success since White Chicks but he never shys away from talking about how the "Thousand Miles" scene helped catapult his career.

    • @colbymasvidal2397
      @colbymasvidal2397 2 роки тому +10

      And on top of that he really loved the song❤ upmost respect..

    • @CJRealRichBoyLiving
      @CJRealRichBoyLiving 2 роки тому +11

      He said on an interview that when the song first came out, he lived it. It was that one white song that every black man has and he says that the song is his.

  • @DanielSiano
    @DanielSiano 3 роки тому +348

    Her most recent album “Love Is An Art” is utterly sublime. A truly outstanding record.

    • @caylinjade7979
      @caylinjade7979 3 роки тому +10

      YES ITS SO GOOD I WISH IT WAS MORE POPULAR

    • @johanalopez4277
      @johanalopez4277 3 роки тому +12

      Ooo! I gotta go listen to it now

    • @axlewavey4144
      @axlewavey4144 3 роки тому +3

      I don’t know any of her music other than this song. :/

    • @ReignCharger
      @ReignCharger 2 роки тому +4

      @@axlewavey4144 A great opportunity to go check her out then :)

    • @Just_Cr8te
      @Just_Cr8te 2 роки тому

      Gasp! Didn't Know! Search Now!

  • @Abale8883
    @Abale8883 3 роки тому +1573

    i love how supportive her mom is🥺

    • @GilbertGTV
      @GilbertGTV 3 роки тому +62

      Right? When Vanessa said, “I’m sure there are some people that hate this song”… her mom quickly snapped back, “No!” in absolute disbelief. She refuses to acknowledge that her daughter isn’t anything but a gem and a successful artist that she is overwhelmingly proud of! It made me cry! So beautiful!! 😭😭😭 We all need moms like her! ❤️

    • @Dcc333
      @Dcc333 3 роки тому +9

      @@GilbertGTV That's how my mom is. it's so cute.

    • @sputniksweetheart5187
      @sputniksweetheart5187 3 роки тому +3

      @@Dcc333 Appreciate her, thank her. Not everyone has a mom like that, and we move through life subconsciously searching for that love until we accept and come to terms that it just wasn't in the cards for us and that's okay too. Your mother is a treasure. Cheers to your mom !

    • @_JustJoe
      @_JustJoe 3 роки тому

      @@Dcc333 you’re so lucky! make sure she knows how much you love her 🤍

    • @re_i_gn
      @re_i_gn 3 роки тому +2

      so thankful that they included her in the interviews, added such a lovely dynamic!

  • @MadamMopGee
    @MadamMopGee 3 роки тому +111

    Hearing him say “it’s a fucking smash!” With such passion gives so much joy

  • @IamRocque
    @IamRocque 3 роки тому +2378

    The fact the video wasn’t green screen makes it ten times better.

    • @kayla7562
      @kayla7562 3 роки тому +100

      A thousand times better

    • @allanmhanson
      @allanmhanson 3 роки тому +16

      Today in would be a white room with with projected images.

    • @cesarcueto1995
      @cesarcueto1995 3 роки тому +2

      I don't get it

    • @rsvihla
      @rsvihla 3 роки тому +51

      @@cesarcueto1995 They filmed the video by actually pulling Vanessa and the piano on a flatbed all over town, rather than doing it with special effects.

    • @cesarcueto1995
      @cesarcueto1995 3 роки тому +1

      @@rsvihla oh

  • @elijahcambry3319
    @elijahcambry3319 3 роки тому +895

    She’s right though. That one song did squash her career significantly even though it’s the thing that gave her the career. It’s a double edged sword. That Single was so successful radio wouldn’t play anything else off of that album when they tried to release it because they were still playing “a thousand miles” and even by the time her second record came out they still wouldn’t play the singles off of that because that’s the first single from the first record was still getting high rotation. That Has to be maddening for an artist

    • @gemArsen
      @gemArsen 3 роки тому +33

      She should've followed with a song called "One Mile", that probably would've fixed that problem.

    • @kalakalachuchu
      @kalakalachuchu 3 роки тому +28

      I liked white houses

    • @Sunkissed949
      @Sunkissed949 3 роки тому +30

      I liked ordinary day :)

    • @pseudonymlifts2
      @pseudonymlifts2 3 роки тому +14

      None of her other songs were in the same league tho tbh and there was much more exciting stuff coming out from other female artists. Can't really blame the company for that.

    • @hakobangz25
      @hakobangz25 3 роки тому

      Actually my siblings who were Generation Alphas had A Thousand Miles in their spotify playlists. Its the only song of her they knew.

  • @JessBess
    @JessBess 3 роки тому +2151

    the fact that the song is about a secret crush makes me love the song even more

    • @vee5264
      @vee5264 3 роки тому +5

      Yes!

    • @awinski7988
      @awinski7988 3 роки тому +8

      Average filipina is listening to this greatest music for flirting moments

    • @123theprodigy5
      @123theprodigy5 3 роки тому +11

      This song became a diss record remix by Jacksonville rappers. She let them use the sample.

    • @JustinCase780
      @JustinCase780 3 роки тому +18

      Who was the crush on at Julliard?

    • @nan_ryam3079
      @nan_ryam3079 3 роки тому +22

      @@JustinCase780 Wes Bentley. That creepy dude from American beauty.

  • @TheSunBringsJoy
    @TheSunBringsJoy 3 роки тому +371

    SO glad the producer even recognized that was going to be a hit song.

    • @romanhed
      @romanhed 3 роки тому +35

      A fucking SMASH

    • @Erin-ho8qu
      @Erin-ho8qu 3 роки тому +27

      So glad he called Jimmy and said there's a FUCKIN SMASH on this

    • @rrr826
      @rrr826 3 роки тому +6

      That’s why they are called producers, duh

  • @bashtro-sle7528
    @bashtro-sle7528 3 роки тому +2385

    This song aged like wine

    • @kr4t0sg.28
      @kr4t0sg.28 3 роки тому +5

      Unfortunately i cant say the same about her.

    • @melone3033
      @melone3033 3 роки тому +52

      @@kr4t0sg.28 I don't think she looks so bad. She's 41. But these ridiculous short bangs have to go! lol

    • @304sg
      @304sg 3 роки тому +17

      Just needs a different hairstyle

    • @chanelvenus
      @chanelvenus 3 роки тому +60

      @@kr4t0sg.28 pls stop with the ageism

    • @memyselfandi2506
      @memyselfandi2506 3 роки тому +8

      @@chanelvenus please stop with snowflakary. You’re the reason why gen z are so weak and struggle with mental health

  • @StevieCooper
    @StevieCooper 3 роки тому +151

    No one changes the radio station when this song starts. Reminds me on my teenage years. It’s funny how music can take me back two decades and remember it like yesterday.

  • @TheThinkinGuy
    @TheThinkinGuy 3 роки тому +358

    i love the part in this video where Vanessa is saying that there are probably lots and lots of people who don't like the song A 1000 Miles, and her mom is forcefully shaking her head NO: "how could anyone not like this song??"

    • @lyrad4584
      @lyrad4584 3 роки тому +12

      @Aastha your opinion is wrong

    • @dan182v
      @dan182v 3 роки тому +3

      @Aastha cope

    • @stanbalo
      @stanbalo 3 роки тому +4

      The song is well loved. You are just being a snob if you hate it.

    • @lyrad4584
      @lyrad4584 3 роки тому +1

      @Aastha so what if charlie puth is a better signer? if he is a better singer other people cant make good song? fuck yourself

    • @rv9051
      @rv9051 3 роки тому +4

      @Aastha you just want Attention… How Long has this been going on? 😁

  • @ScottyGMusic
    @ScottyGMusic 3 роки тому +274

    I don't know the right way to say this, but thank God that Ron didn't just toss Vanessa's demo aside. It is a very affecting song that brings back so many memories now.

    • @OYJluv
      @OYJluv 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah that moment gave me goosebumps!

    • @allieversaid
      @allieversaid 4 місяці тому

      He was totally right not to pass. He was completly right on "pass."

  • @PowerPuffGurl86
    @PowerPuffGurl86 3 роки тому +390

    I love how supportive her mother is 😊 I definitely don't consider Vanessa a one hit wonder. I bought "Be Not Nobody" when I was in high-school. I played "Paint It Black", "White Houses", "Ordinary Day" and "Pretty Baby" incessantly!

    • @gelinamont
      @gelinamont 3 роки тому +4

      Great album front to back

    • @claudiabenigno2796
      @claudiabenigno2796 3 роки тому +3

      She's had other hits in our country, so I don't consider her as one too.

    • @JoseliJunior
      @JoseliJunior 3 роки тому +1

      There was this teen soap opera in Brazil and “ordinary day” and “pretty baby” was featured in the soundtrack, I never saw her as an one hit wonder either.

    • @popismyjam
      @popismyjam 3 роки тому +1

      Yessss!!! Be Not Nobody is one of my all time faves!!

    • @JustinGone
      @JustinGone 3 роки тому +1

      White Houses! Such a good song

  • @dubreuze7
    @dubreuze7 3 роки тому +456

    that moment she says "thanks mom" while sipping her cup of coffee was such an Office moment 🤣 i love it

  • @DavidDiMuzio
    @DavidDiMuzio 3 роки тому +188

    This is my favorite Vice video ever.

    • @prdimuzi
      @prdimuzi 3 роки тому

      Hah just saw your comment as I was watching. I’m loving this video

  • @gatvreality
    @gatvreality 3 роки тому +1240

    Vanessa's mom is a stan! 🙌

    • @clarencetang3673
      @clarencetang3673 3 роки тому +22

      @@kyokonkyochin3648 The origin of the term stan is often credited to the 2000 song "Stan", about an obsessed fan, by American rapper Eminem featuring British singer Dido. The word has also been described as a portmanteau of "stalker" and "fan". Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Twitter

    • @kyokonkyochin3648
      @kyokonkyochin3648 3 роки тому +9

      @@clarencetang3673 Yeah no shit dummy🙄 And has been overly used by wannabe Koreans who worship shitty Koop music they cant understand

    • @johnlocke1977
      @johnlocke1977 3 роки тому +3

      @@kyokonkyochin3648 What is Koop music?

    • @kyokonkyochin3648
      @kyokonkyochin3648 3 роки тому +1

      @@johnlocke1977 K+poop=koop

    • @julie5310
      @julie5310 3 роки тому +1

      It shows you how old I am, I thought it was a reference to "The Tao of Steve"!

  • @angelomountbatten5095
    @angelomountbatten5095 3 роки тому +33

    From Philippines, everybody loves that song! We play it on karaoke, on our drive, travel and family gatherings! It is universal.

  • @HereInMyVerona
    @HereInMyVerona 3 роки тому +24

    Life was so special back then. Miss those days so much.

  • @metro900digitalstudio
    @metro900digitalstudio 3 роки тому +147

    This song will never die. Ever.

  • @gustavobasulto6759
    @gustavobasulto6759 3 роки тому +123

    She expresses herself very well and remains realized with her reality. Loved to see that the despite the shortcomings, she always fought for her art, no matter what. A lot of power in Vanessa.

  • @MistrBlistr
    @MistrBlistr 3 роки тому +71

    I had been studying piano for years and it wasn't until this song came out and I learned how to play it that sheet music began to click for me. Thank you Vanessa for that wonderful gift!

  • @bixby451
    @bixby451 3 роки тому +332

    "That's a hit, sweetie"
    And mom was right

  • @DesertVox
    @DesertVox 3 роки тому +410

    Back in the day the music record labels had TOO MUCH POWER and it wasn't about the quality of the artist, but about whether some record label liked you, not your art, or not. The internet changed that a little bit, but to say that this is a free enterprise model and that the best always rise to the top is truly false.

    • @vivandav67
      @vivandav67 3 роки тому +18

      Desert Vox, um, isn't it still like that?! lol...but anywho..

    • @whizzardblizzard5696
      @whizzardblizzard5696 3 роки тому +12

      The challenge is now is not only are they competing with each other, but the gotdamn algorithm too… Still better than having 0 listeners though😂

    • @MarioNiebles
      @MarioNiebles 3 роки тому +4

      @@whizzardblizzard5696 Internet switched the power from music producers to electronic algorithms!

    • @millymilly8264
      @millymilly8264 3 роки тому +5

      It still is dumbass

    • @opinionatedobserver5788
      @opinionatedobserver5788 3 роки тому +1

      They are spending their money, obviously they will push what they want?!!!! Omg

  • @gloriahufnagel5556
    @gloriahufnagel5556 3 роки тому +184

    Not one person can hear 1000 miles, without seeing Terry Crews singing.. biting his lip & shaking his head to the violin .. I think she’s super cool to let them use it.,

    • @AttnDefDis_
      @AttnDefDis_ 3 роки тому +10

      How about the millions of us who never saw that movie? I always just think of the awesome music video.

    • @gloriahufnagel5556
      @gloriahufnagel5556 3 роки тому +5

      @@AttnDefDis_ you are THE FIRST HUMAN IN MY LIFE to never have seen White Girls or at least not have seen that scene.. THE...FIRST.. you must live on another planet to not ever have seen or know about that...

    • @gloriahufnagel5556
      @gloriahufnagel5556 3 роки тому

      @Immortal says YOU..

    • @jareddavulture58
      @jareddavulture58 3 роки тому +1

      Nah, that movie was shit. Many didn’t waste their time with that racisit film.

    • @SamStone1964
      @SamStone1964 2 роки тому

      Never saw the movie and this is the first time I've heard the song. Very catchy.

  • @kuika1977
    @kuika1977 3 роки тому +163

    I was 14, this brings back so many memories. Love it or hate it, EVERYONE knows the words 😂

  • @toonmama6
    @toonmama6 3 роки тому +42

    Was never a fan of this song but its nice to see this young lady stayed humble throughout it all.

  • @Anton11235
    @Anton11235 3 роки тому +152

    I am metalhead (mostly) Just want to say that this song is a masterpiece! It`s full of light, love and breathing! I can understand why it`s also Vanessa`s curse as much as a bless. Thank you for such great music art!

    • @lilstinker1949
      @lilstinker1949 3 роки тому +8

      Why do metal heads always brag about liking metal? It’s so cringe lol

    • @Anton11235
      @Anton11235 3 роки тому +10

      @@lilstinker1949 This is not bragging, this is confession... Like alcoholism, or drug addiction xD

    • @Aster_Risk
      @Aster_Risk 3 роки тому +7

      @@lilstinker1949 It's not cringe. You're just not a very nice person.

  • @maha77
    @maha77 3 роки тому +28

    White Chicks wouldn't be the same without this song! A timeless classic

  • @Free_Snooki
    @Free_Snooki 3 роки тому +150

    I miss '02 when that song was released. Good music back then.
    _📸🙊💛_

    • @unc8299
      @unc8299 3 роки тому +5

      This song, all you wanted by Michelle branch and complicated by Avril Lavigne all came out in the first part of 2002 and we’re basically huge hits all summer of 2002. A real breakthrough year for female artists

    • @Free_Snooki
      @Free_Snooki 3 роки тому +4

      @@unc8299 Lol. I remember when I used to get Michelle & Vanessa confused all the time.

    • @Zeldafan1ify
      @Zeldafan1ify 3 роки тому +2

      Your monkey camera emoji actually reminds me of a red t shirt I used to wear a lot in 2002! It was a little monkey holding a camera and it read: "take a picture, it lasts longer!"
      🤭🙊📸

  • @dreamgirlfriendevil
    @dreamgirlfriendevil 3 роки тому +22

    What a badass! Being able to stand up for yourself and have integrity at that age, in that industry, is genuinely incredible.

  • @t.miranda176
    @t.miranda176 3 роки тому +105

    I was about 7 when the song came out, my older sisters kept it on replay for months. It brought us some much happiness. Now that I listen to it as an adult, I feel so many emotions and I often find myself crying. Brings back good memories. And the lyrics, oh my god. So simple and so effective. They remind me of someone I never had the chance to have a relationship with but did love me the way I loved him. And yeah, I wonder if he ever thinks of me.

  • @MindOverMatter841
    @MindOverMatter841 3 роки тому +7

    When my Dad died I played this over and over and cried my heart out. Amazing song indeed.

  • @24ecko
    @24ecko 3 роки тому +634

    I will always associate this song with the legendary Terry Crews 😆

    • @imlegendph
      @imlegendph 3 роки тому +1

      😂

    • @Disney65Fan
      @Disney65Fan 3 роки тому +2

      😄🤣😂😆 or the trailer song for Maid In Manhattan. WHITE CHICK'S is another

    • @Jushwa
      @Jushwa 3 роки тому +2

      How can you not love Terry

    • @mindmeld12345
      @mindmeld12345 3 роки тому

      @@Jushwa Terry loves love

    • @LuzMaria95
      @LuzMaria95 3 роки тому

      YESSSS and the white chicks girls 😁😁😁🙌🏽

  • @IslanderloverBKK
    @IslanderloverBKK 3 роки тому +46

    White Chicks will always be synonymous to her song 😂❤️🙏

  • @charliesawyers-rees2650
    @charliesawyers-rees2650 3 роки тому +22

    There's something quite emotional about hearing her play the song again

  • @tinypetalo
    @tinypetalo 3 роки тому +53

    i adoooooore vanessa. i’m so glad more people are talking about her and her insane talent and craft.

  • @bigtdawg2626
    @bigtdawg2626 3 роки тому +81

    So cool getting the backstory on this amazing song. I have to admit...this was one of my favorite songs. Just like Ron is talking about, he recognized it had something...that something was Vanessa Carlton.

  • @dafaz4685
    @dafaz4685 3 роки тому +19

    The fact that Terry crews is in this video, perfection

  • @EyeonthePrize247
    @EyeonthePrize247 3 роки тому +79

    Hearing this song sends chills up my spine and tears to my eyes… it brings me back to a much simpler time of days long gone. I appreciate these memories immensely. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Numina_
    @Numina_ 3 роки тому +25

    When I hear the song I think of being 11 years old and finding joy in dancing in the living room. I think of my mom and little sister when days were simple and safe. My little sister got the album and I was the one who listened to it most. Every song on that album was gold to me.

    • @janderson947
      @janderson947 3 роки тому

      I think of white chick's still a beautiful song😂

  • @janisberzins9427
    @janisberzins9427 3 роки тому +61

    My top three Vanessa's songs....a thousand miles, ordinary day and pretty baby....love you Vanessa so many great memories associated with these songs

  • @shaunasugar
    @shaunasugar 3 роки тому +22

    This song actually doesn't remind me of White Chicks as much as it reminds me of my childhood, because I remember hearing it being played so much! It reminds me of the aughts and nostalgia. I don't think it will ever lose its manner of time.

  • @WaitingForTheHook
    @WaitingForTheHook 3 роки тому +532

    Real ones know it's "White Houses" that's the real jam.

    • @weeabooper
      @weeabooper 3 роки тому +15

      I immediately thought of its video when I saw her ballet pics!

    • @lexieee2443
      @lexieee2443 3 роки тому +24

      and Ordinary Day

    • @lalaland2107
      @lalaland2107 3 роки тому

      @@lexieee2443 woke up with that song in my head yesterday. Love it

    • @TheSingingMystic87
      @TheSingingMystic87 3 роки тому +7

      @@lexieee2443 Ordinary Day is a better song imo

    • @drewalec5797
      @drewalec5797 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheSingingMystic87 god tier

  • @ln7989
    @ln7989 3 роки тому +27

    It’s so funny to watch that producer talk about the song. He was really passionate about it and knew what such a hit it was gonna be

  • @lazydanko
    @lazydanko 3 роки тому +20

    Now that dude Ron is what you call a record producer.

  • @Sylvi3D
    @Sylvi3D 3 роки тому +52

    A thousand miles is a gorgeous song, but Ordinary Day is the one that wound up on my mix CD.

  • @null9725
    @null9725 3 роки тому +30

    Her mom is so sweet

  • @dejavu3655
    @dejavu3655 3 роки тому +22

    We’re all blessed to have Vanessa bring us this song. It connects us all and brings joy to all who hears it. Thanks Vanessa!

  • @SaraLovesTea
    @SaraLovesTea 3 роки тому +36

    This was so wholesome! Her mom is just the cutest ever. I love Vice for bringing this to light & love Vanessa for truly not being a sellout! Major respect to her. I love the stuff she writes and sings. Not everyone has to be a Justin Bieber. It always comes with a cost to be THAT famous.

  • @lalabooboo9
    @lalabooboo9 3 роки тому +7

    I love her mum! "Vanessa, put on a hat and look down". She deserves a TV show.

  • @lazydanko
    @lazydanko 3 роки тому +30

    Call her a one hit wonder if you want but her one hit is bigger & better than most artist’s careers ✨🖤

  • @TheFoldMusic
    @TheFoldMusic 3 роки тому +50

    This made my day. So beautiful, start to finish (the song and the piece)

  • @v1rotate300
    @v1rotate300 3 роки тому +42

    Ah 2002, the year of my first love. I took her to see Star Wars episode 2 : attack of the clones on our first date haha, and everytime this song came on the radio i would think about her..this song will always be in my heart as it takes me back to that special place..

    • @alfca
      @alfca 3 роки тому +1

      Respectable story bro.

  • @glorishenecainoy1841
    @glorishenecainoy1841 3 роки тому +48

    I love you Vanessa Carlton. You were my comfort during my High School Years with "A Thousand Miles", "Ordinary Day" 15 and "Big Yellow Taxi". Seeing you today comforts me even more. Keep making great music I love you. 💜

    • @dopaminefiend6182
      @dopaminefiend6182 3 роки тому

      Big Yellow Taxi was written originally written and sang but Joni Mitchell. You should check her version out too💜.

  • @grace5264
    @grace5264 3 роки тому +218

    "In your mind, you get exactly what you want and it's actually not what you want." LIFE LESSON

    • @Liitebulb
      @Liitebulb 3 роки тому

      Umm speak for yourself.

    • @grace5264
      @grace5264 3 роки тому +4

      @@Liitebulb I am

    • @jakebashful
      @jakebashful 3 роки тому +2

      @@Liitebulb negative Nancy 👀💀

  • @lilianamedina1724
    @lilianamedina1724 3 роки тому +58

    This song marked my teenage years. It was soooo catchy and fun to sing. I still enjoy singing to this beautiful tune it makes me feel happy 😊 🎶

    • @avnourma4674
      @avnourma4674 3 роки тому +1

      couldnt agree anymore!! yasss this song also makes me flashback to my teenage years!

  • @k--eparty6096
    @k--eparty6096 3 роки тому +59

    This song is a brilliant ray of sunshine on a gleeful Christmas morning. Her mother is right-- it's truly magical. Only the most cynical among us can refuse such an invitingly warm blanket of joy. Although it's not what she intended, the passionate reception of this timeless ditty ensures that the name Vanessa Carlton will endure for generations.

  • @jewelboxballerina
    @jewelboxballerina 3 роки тому +27

    I still love the song ever since it was released. The piano rift always gives me the butterflies and chills. :)

  • @tessabiggs2917
    @tessabiggs2917 3 роки тому +38

    That song has always made me shiver, it’s so great.

  • @tdz69
    @tdz69 2 роки тому +2

    Seeing Ron’s thought and work process….priceless. Genius. Need more videos of him.

  • @Mr_Fairdale
    @Mr_Fairdale 3 роки тому +30

    The song was released in '01 but White Chicks came out a few years later. It was perfect timing too, especially by early aughts media standards. Things just didn't pop up and disappear so fast back then. But having that 3 year or so gap between the two really helped cement that song into memory. Just as it was fading out of "new music" territory, it's thrust right back in.

  • @michaelroy6630
    @michaelroy6630 3 роки тому +135

    Vanessa: "I'm sure there's many people who hate that song"
    Mom: "Mm-mm. No."
    CUUUUUTE 🥺 😭 ❤️

    • @Sarah8561
      @Sarah8561 3 роки тому

      *raises hand* I hate it actually
      /me runs away quickly before they come for me

    • @michaelroy6630
      @michaelroy6630 3 роки тому

      @@Sarah8561 Loool dw I won't come for you, even if you are wrong ;P

    • @daveg5857
      @daveg5857 3 роки тому

      @@Sarah8561 I'm with you.

  • @LunazulBaraka
    @LunazulBaraka 3 роки тому +68

    I'm with Ron on "Pass me by"

    • @Blex94
      @Blex94 3 роки тому +10

      Same, it’s PERFECTION !

    • @hanniacorena7657
      @hanniacorena7657 3 роки тому

      Of course !!

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 2 роки тому

      1000% yes - thank you, Ron, for fighting her over it! Going high made it goosebump level for all of us

  • @thegreenberetlife0191
    @thegreenberetlife0191 3 роки тому +42

    Talented and grounded lady. She was not a “One Hit Wonder”, she had other hits…

  • @kayla7562
    @kayla7562 3 роки тому +23

    I watched this when it premiered & I’m so excited to watch it again right now. She is the absolute cutest for doing this documentary while living with her mom. A lot of us end up living with our parents on and off & it’s just kind of nice seeing someone like her doing the same thing I’ve done.

    • @oliviamartini9700
      @oliviamartini9700 3 роки тому +1

      When was made? Because she's been married for nine years, and was probably just visiting to show where it was written.

  • @unexpectedvixen5685
    @unexpectedvixen5685 5 днів тому

    Her mom is so sweet,so is Mr. Crews! Im glad he gave her that recognition!

  • @olympian00
    @olympian00 3 роки тому +7

    i think it's so crazy that one of the most iconic and universally known riffs of all time was something she made randomly when she was a teenager just writing a bunch of different things on piano. i hope she knows that although a lot of people kind of treat it like a joke, it's genuinely just such a great song, and i've heard her other music and it's all fucking great too

  • @catcherintherai9099
    @catcherintherai9099 3 роки тому +28

    I love the analysis by Ron, comparing certain parts to surfing, I can see that

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 2 роки тому

      He really nailed it - PERFECT metaphor for that part

  • @dopaminefiend6182
    @dopaminefiend6182 3 роки тому +17

    That music producer is truly doing the right thing with her career. You can see how much he loves his job, his passion radiates when he gets 'in the zone' discussing the elements of the song.

  • @koriandr22
    @koriandr22 3 роки тому +28

    Why does this remind me of the VH1 series about celebrities and how they became famous?
    It was so good and Vice, if this is your goal I’m on board and will subscribe.
    Would love to see more stuff like this.

  • @nonanomad
    @nonanomad 3 роки тому +12

    I'm from Indonesia and this song was big . Theres no even youtube back then and I have cd with this song. My favourite!

    • @laughter95
      @laughter95 3 роки тому

      That's pretty crazy. Had no idea that anyone in Asia had interest in this song.

    • @shybutopinionated1428
      @shybutopinionated1428 3 роки тому +1

      @@laughter95 almost all asian countries got our own MTV. this one of those highly requested at that time. so yeah it is big.

    • @laughter95
      @laughter95 3 роки тому

      ​@@shybutopinionated1428​my anecdotal-- yesterday i asked two recent twenty-something female acquaintences, one from mainland China and the other from Vietnam, whether they'd heard of this song (played a clip), neither of them were familiar.
      So it seems the penetration of this song might be sporadic or sparse, or my n=2 was not representative of the > 1 billion East/SE Asian population :)

    • @denniszenanywhere
      @denniszenanywhere 3 роки тому +2

      @@laughter95 Oh this was big also in the Philippines.

    • @damedesuka77
      @damedesuka77 3 роки тому +1

      @@shybutopinionated1428 Also an Indonesian here. It wasn't as big as Britney Spears or Mariah Carey's hit songs, but most people here who watches MTV Asia back in early 2000s must know this song.
      Alicia Keys' "If I ain't got you" also has a similar popularity.

  • @Hello-gf2og
    @Hello-gf2og 3 роки тому +15

    one of the greatest songs of all time. No matter what you favourite genre is. It's universal

  • @patriciaegan7244
    @patriciaegan7244 3 роки тому +16

    “The little rift thing” was so perfect because of you, Venessa. I listen to this video song to this day! In my opinion, if there is an award for song and video, you, Venessa are the winner for A Thousand Miles.

  • @shyvalenzona
    @shyvalenzona 3 роки тому +9

    this song is famous until now. timeless music ❤️ thank you for this 😭

  • @johnvazquez7781
    @johnvazquez7781 3 роки тому +13

    A thousand miles was one of the first English songs I learned and made me fall in love with piano.

  • @biggtastee2401
    @biggtastee2401 3 роки тому +312

    I give her mad respect for rockin bangs in the 2020's.

    • @mistysabrinalee120
      @mistysabrinalee120 3 роки тому +22

      bangs are international.. especially Asia.. Brasil, many more..

    • @janm5854
      @janm5854 3 роки тому +3

      @@mistysabrinalee120 aztec bangs are lit af

    • @hahadarrie
      @hahadarrie 3 роки тому +2

      I've been imagining bangs on random people like crazy.

    • @aarongottfried5595
      @aarongottfried5595 3 роки тому +2

      bangs will always make me wanna bang. not too much of a risk

    • @INTERNETSOPHI
      @INTERNETSOPHI 3 роки тому +7

      Especially bangs that short

  • @christiancanete7228
    @christiancanete7228 3 роки тому +11

    A thousand miles song from Vanessa is a classic and among my playlist favorite.
    The song has a magic and vibe of love.

  • @worksofhands
    @worksofhands 3 роки тому +4

    More of these stories please. Please bring back our childhood heroes

  • @militarygearjunkie2522
    @militarygearjunkie2522 3 роки тому +46

    Love all these behind stories. Great things just dont pop up without struggle.

  • @franzbartolome6201
    @franzbartolome6201 3 роки тому +7

    Been playing piano for 6 years now and I'm glad this was one of the few that I memorized playing by heart ❤️

  • @marsquidward
    @marsquidward 3 роки тому +29

    Ron cracks me up he reminds me of somebody’s unhinged uncle

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 2 роки тому +1

      My man might be unhinged but he MAKES HITS. We all owe Ron big time

  • @glenwoofit
    @glenwoofit Рік тому +10

    Love love love that album! "Be Not Nobody" is in my top 5 of favourite albums. It has a permanent place in my CD changer.

  • @nehashrestha738
    @nehashrestha738 3 роки тому +21

    This piece is timeless and everybody knows the song ♥️

  • @shan22777
    @shan22777 3 роки тому +6

    this song is so timeless, makes me think of someone who left me and i still miss him all the time even 4 years later.

  • @tonynguyen4204
    @tonynguyen4204 2 роки тому +6

    I’m glad Ron made her hit that high pitch at the end of the song. It’s just the simplest little things that makes the song better.

  • @martinah.5303
    @martinah.5303 3 роки тому +12

    She was my biggest music inspiration growing up. Studied all the piano tutorials of her songs I could find on UA-cam back in 2006/2007.

  • @megane376
    @megane376 3 роки тому +12

    My favorite song forever.. I still play it around my kids they loved it and had it in their own playlist.. This song is like an all season song something very beautiful that loops in your head...

  • @thelonewolf_44
    @thelonewolf_44 2 роки тому +2

    First time I listened to this song was in Wayne youtube series & since then I am continuously listening to this song from waking up to sleep several times, it's something in the song I can't explain.

  • @nickolasbirner7777
    @nickolasbirner7777 3 роки тому +3

    i love that she never let them take control her

  • @ninatalens
    @ninatalens 3 роки тому +7

    This song is legend.
    Brings back lot of memories. 🖤

  • @worldgoesround9
    @worldgoesround9 3 роки тому +61

    Is there actually anyone that doesnt like this song? Like its a proper masterpiece

    • @rv9051
      @rv9051 3 роки тому +11

      @Aastha it’s nice to know even haters occupy their mind with this song too 😌

    • @worldgoesround9
      @worldgoesround9 3 роки тому +2

      @Aastha you're allow to not like it

    • @worldgoesround9
      @worldgoesround9 3 роки тому +2

      @@rv9051 why are you starting shit. Liking things is subjective, people are allowed to not like things you do. Its not an attack on you

    • @a.m2707
      @a.m2707 3 роки тому

      @A I'm sensing grumpy cat energy from you... 🤣

    • @a.m2707
      @a.m2707 3 роки тому

      @A "GOOD!" *sigh*

  • @totoro_0__0_3
    @totoro_0__0_3 3 роки тому +8

    It's just the kind of song that anyone would fall in love with, the very first time they listen to it ! I
    heard it for the first time in 2008 when i was 13 and to me it's still a wonderful song filled with memories :)

  • @SaveRobbie
    @SaveRobbie 3 роки тому +8

    She’s amazing and her mom is adorable!

  • @darkhalo0868
    @darkhalo0868 Рік тому +2

    Hands down one of the best piano riffs Ever!!! I was at the time a young black man from the hood in Dallas Texas and that minute I heard that riff... I knew it was FIRE!!!

  • @Miyahideko
    @Miyahideko 3 роки тому +7

    Her follow up work was incredible too! She is such a talented songwriter!

  • @dirkvader1522
    @dirkvader1522 3 роки тому +5

    I simply love this song. It's my going home song. I would listen to this song on repeat while on a bus going home while I was in college.

  • @makubiboso5862
    @makubiboso5862 3 роки тому +4

    Still shed a tear when hearing this song. Soooo enchanting

  • @jadeorien
    @jadeorien 3 роки тому +7

    This song helped me when I was sad. I don't know what about it that made me feel better but it did. I still love this song.