this is one of the best songs bonnie raitt has ever recorded. it is exceptional. i love it and i always think about those i have lost and miss so much, especially at the dimming of the day. thanks for posting this beautiful song.
She is a superior and most affecting talent, no question - looks like a red-haired Meryl Streep. And Richard Thompson is a stellar composer who understands the human heart and can translate its yearning and sorrow into music so beautiful and poignant it's almost painful (but irresistable) to listen to. Class, class, class all the way.
I was never a huge Bonnie fan. But I do think she has the best version of this song. And many have done it. Good tuned guitars make a song special. A lot of people overlook guitar tuning when there is more than one playing. Very enjoyable to listen to her version.
there may be a number of versions of this song by richard thompson but to me it belongs to bonnie!! thanks for posting this classic by this lovely artist.
Love the song, Ms Raitt takes to an unequaled height. My husband died in 1994 and I discovered it after, have listened to this song hundred of times. After all these years it still moves me. Thank you to both artists, Thomson and Raitt.
I knew this song in Dave Gilmour's voice and I thought this is a great song with great emotion and lirics. But Bonnie put the song still more emotional and she deserves all claps for this. thank you from Brazil.
Absolutely simply just beautiful.....what a voice...and blended in perfect harmony....Brilliant lyrics by Richard Thompson....just a gorgeous song.,,Thank you for this lovely upload......TC...
When she was on the Grammys last night about ten minutes in, I remembered once again that she has more musicality in one finger than just about anyone else in that room......
I have always loved this version. A true, artist- she makes you feel pain for the "other woman." Check out the Corr's version too, less passion, but great family harmony.
Wonderful. She may sing it even better than Linda Thompson. The more I hear this song, the more I need it - at the dimming of this day. It moves within.
That was an awesome cover. My favourite story though is how 9 Inch Nails said they quit performing Hurt after Johnny Cash covered it. "It his song now" was how they put it. Classy
The first time I heard this song was on the David Gilmour DVD. Both my wife and I cried a wee bit. ...it's not a small song. I'd have thought the same if I'd heard this version, and indeed Mr Thompson's original. I've never heard David Gilmour do a duet with a women...........Please think about this one Sir
One of the really amazing versionsof this song is sung by 9 yr old AJ Lee, who also plays mando and fiddle by the way. She is guaranteed to impress. She does it in the style of Bonnie.
The version on "Beat the Retreat" by the Blind Boys of Alabama is extremely good too, as is the one of Bonnie and the "Boys" doing Thompson's "When the Spell is Broken."
@loomisaero I am also in agreement... David Gilmour's version is supercharged with a much more soulful melody, and the guitar part is sprinkled with notes than further enhances the song. But then he is the master of melodic lead guitar.
the very best version i mean the VERY BEST version of this song is by clive gregson and any trouble from the album wheels in motion .. some one please post it and let me know . cause im drowning in a river of my own tears .. such a beautiful lyric and melody i hope my angel will find this and know .... i need you at the dimming of the day
Love the way she does this song. Actually, as good a songwriter & guitarist Richard T is, I tend to like his songs better when done by other artists, but he's still great regardless!
@mr1168726 Pity, I tried to look for it here on YT, but could only find one version of them together. Found the one Veluby uploaded, and than someone commented that it was only Rory and Peter Green was not playing along. So maybe someone is going to share it with us someday I hope. The song Leaving Town Blues, written by Peter Green, is awesome, I knew that for a long time. Wanted to watch your channel too to see what favs you have, but was not able to access, shame......
I have to vote for Ms. Raitt on this one! I have loved this song since I bought her "I Can't Make You Love Me" album back in the day...damn it's been 20 years yet. I think the Celtic roots in her voice give her the edge over the other versions and what the heck is wrong with the guitar work? The only thing missing from this performance is a proper mic check, which apparently no one did, 'cause the guitars sound great but there is static in the vocal track.
@loomisaero Both are great but this song is a lyrical masterpiece. Therefore the vocals far exceed the instrumentation in impact and importance. This version wins, if there must be a "winner."
Steve+ [ nylon guitar ] is an 1984 Alvarez Yairi a beautiful amazing guitar hand crafted by Luthier Kuozo Yairi [Rip] 2014 .. I have One of them exaclly the same Cherry Burst - Abalone inlays
Oh, Bonnie ... you have such soul in your voice.
i love this song - written by Richard Thompson, and sung by an angel ....
this is one of the best songs bonnie
raitt has ever recorded. it is exceptional.
i love it and i always think about those
i have lost and miss so much,
especially at the dimming of the day.
thanks for posting this beautiful song.
I just love to listen to Bonnie R. , her voice, her songs her guitar, I just love it!!!
Me too Joyce .
She is a superior and most affecting talent, no question - looks like a red-haired Meryl Streep. And Richard Thompson is a stellar composer who understands the human heart and can translate its yearning and sorrow into music so beautiful and poignant it's almost painful (but irresistable) to listen to. Class, class, class all the way.
I swear this song ..gets to me in a big way.. Thank you moonshinealice for posting this awesong song,No one sings it quite like her.
I was never a huge Bonnie fan. But I do think she has the best version of this song. And many have done it. Good tuned guitars make a song special. A lot of people overlook guitar tuning when there is more than one playing. Very enjoyable to listen to her version.
One of my favourite songs and no one does it better.
One of my favorites! Bless you Miss Raitt.
there may be a number of versions of this song by richard thompson but to me it belongs to bonnie!! thanks for posting this classic by this lovely artist.
I dont care who has also recorded this beautiful song.This is the only version i'd want to listen to.Wonderful!!!
This whole concert is great. I have the DVD of it....truly every song performed touches my heart. Bonnie is my hero!!
Mary, which concert is on the dvd? I'd lik to buy it.
Road Tested
I laid my hands on the dvd as well. Always in for trades/swaps.
I have that DVD also, it's awesome
Bonnie - after all these years you still turn my crank. You are the lady of the slide guitar.
I love her so much! I saw her in concert and lost my mind 😆
Love the song, Ms Raitt takes to an unequaled height. My husband died in 1994 and I discovered it after, have listened to this song hundred of times. After all these years it still moves me. Thank you to both artists, Thomson and Raitt.
Now this is what you call real class! absolutely stunning vocals, Just as underrated as the UK's Barbara Dixon.
This is so beautiful and soulful
One of my very favorite songs, The very best version.
I have this on my iPod. It never gets old!!
One of the best arrangements of this song on UA-cam.
It is rare that a cover is equal to an original version of a song, this is one cover that is equal. Fabulous!!
unbelievably beautiful song
I'm drowning in a river of my tears....
I knew this song in Dave Gilmour's voice and I thought this is a great song with great emotion and lirics.
But Bonnie put the song still more emotional and she deserves all claps for this. thank you from Brazil.
As our days keep dimming, our only companion is Jesus who is going to be with us forever and ever. It is His promise.
Absolutely simply just beautiful.....what a voice...and blended in perfect harmony....Brilliant lyrics by Richard Thompson....just a gorgeous song.,,Thank you for this lovely upload......TC...
What a phenomenal artist. She was number one in my book the first time I heard her in the 70's. Her voice is phenominal. Her style exquisite.
@Smashinz2002 I think Bonnie's lovely voice really suits this song. This song needs the long notes.
Perfect voices together. I love listening to this song driving my car at night.
Me too. Beautiful voice, great song. 👍🎵
Great song, great video and great singer
I'm so glad this video is back on youtube.com!!! This song says it all for anyone who ever had a weary heart:) Simply Beautiful!
She has such a beautiful voice.
A beautiful version sung by an underrated singer and written by an underrated singer/songwriter..
Gosh I love her voice. Thank you for tears of great entertainment Ms. Raitt.
i love her ..great voice..
When she was on the Grammys last night about ten minutes in, I remembered once again that she has more musicality in one finger than just about anyone else in that room......
what a voice! and I just love this song
Love, love, love this version!! Very special song!!!
I can't listen without welling up! ❤
Have always loved this one.
I have always loved this version. A true, artist- she makes you feel pain for the "other woman." Check out the Corr's version too, less passion, but great family harmony.
All this, and such amazing slide guitar....
can't stop listening to this song.....
Ever feel lucky we have youtube"? We are...
Oh definitely, just amazing. Fantastic live versions and digital remastering. Nice over ear headphones, a little social lubricant perhaps. Heaven.
Just beautiful -- the song, the performance and the artist! Thanks for posting this!!!
Magnificent!
Great song :) Gives me goosebumbs everytime. :D
This version of this song is always inspirational to me
Exquisite in every way ❤
This song is a truly blissful and loving song
absolutely brillian!!
Wonderful. She may sing it even better than Linda Thompson. The more I hear this song, the more I need it - at the dimming of this day. It moves within.
I LOVE YOU BONNIE!
Amazing
Damn Good
Keep it going Bonnie *
one of the best loves songs ive heard
Heart Breaker Love This...... Old School
I dearly love Sir Dave, but his version can't hold a candle to this.
You can tell Bonnie loves this song.
Best Regards,
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Great song and a favorite of mine.
what a song!!!!!!!!love it
Soooooo beautiful!!
my girls gotta do this one , it is sooo beautiful ,..
The original by Richard and Linda Thompson is still the finest.
im loving this song go go Bonnie
here it is June 18th. and I love you more each day.
Richard Thompson prefers Bonnie's version....and he should know !
Joni Mitchell said she preferred Counting Crowes doing "Big Yellow Taxi," too
That was an awesome cover. My favourite story though is how 9 Inch Nails said they quit performing Hurt after Johnny Cash covered it. "It his song now" was how they put it. Classy
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Try listening to this version.
very good version but very difficult to beat Bonnie's vocals
The first time I heard this song was on the David Gilmour DVD. Both my wife and I cried a wee bit. ...it's not a small song.
I'd have thought the same if I'd heard this version, and indeed Mr Thompson's original.
I've never heard David Gilmour do a duet with a women...........Please think about this one Sir
I think this song is on its highest when Bonnie Raitt sings it with one guitar only, no bass or second guitar.
I will always be there no matter what at the dimming of the day.
reminds me of a soul that i really miss.
One of the really amazing versionsof this song is sung by 9 yr old AJ Lee, who also plays mando and fiddle by the way. She is guaranteed to impress. She does it in the style of Bonnie.
Beautiful
my new karaoke song ..love her..xoxo
Lovely. First version I of this I heard was by the Neville Brothers. Can't find it on you tube! :(
clive gregson .. any trouble the best versions of this great song
ANY TROUBLE ...YOU MUST CHECK THEM OUT
The version on "Beat the Retreat" by the Blind Boys of Alabama is extremely good too, as is the one of Bonnie and the "Boys" doing Thompson's "When the Spell is Broken."
Here's a tip - go out and find Clive Gregson, Jody Stecher & Boo Hewardine's trio performance of this piece. Absolutely drop-dead gorgeous.
@loomisaero I am also in agreement... David Gilmour's version is supercharged with a much more soulful melody, and the guitar part is sprinkled with notes than further enhances the song. But then he is the master of melodic lead guitar.
Adele...in 20 years ... love ya Bonnie..with all my heart..... JT
the very best version i mean the VERY BEST version of this song is by clive gregson and any trouble from the album wheels in motion .. some one please post it and let me know .
cause im drowning in a river of my own tears ..
such a beautiful lyric and melody
i hope my angel will find this and know ....
i need you at the dimming of the day
Love the way she does this song. Actually, as good a songwriter & guitarist Richard T is, I tend to like his songs better when done by other artists, but he's still great regardless!
Prachtig,,,zeker de tekst❤
will certainly check that out.... but in the meantime i must say this is a fabulous cover
Bonnie, I miss you being my voice & influence.
I love you Bonnie
Gawd, that was good.....
Te quiero Bonnie Raitt
¡Gracias!!!
@mr1168726 Pity, I tried to look for it here on YT, but could only find one version of them together. Found the one Veluby uploaded, and than someone commented that it was only Rory and Peter Green was not playing along. So maybe someone is going to share it with us someday I hope. The song Leaving Town Blues, written by Peter Green, is awesome, I knew that for a long time. Wanted to watch your channel too to see what favs you have, but was not able to access, shame......
LOVE this version. But the one that blew me away was done by Art Neville!
Pardon my ignorance, but who is singing backup?
I have to vote for Ms. Raitt on this one! I have loved this song since I bought her "I Can't Make You Love Me" album back in the day...damn it's been 20 years yet. I think the Celtic roots in her voice give her the edge over the other versions and what the heck is wrong with the guitar work? The only thing missing from this performance is a proper mic check, which apparently no one did, 'cause the guitars sound great but there is static in the vocal track.
Beautiful song,,,,, I also love David Gilmours version...... Is that Richard Simmons on guitar seriously
go bonnie go-
you are my best most trusted friend, I love you Margaret Martinotti
Thanks for the pleasure
Is it a clip from a DVD?
@loomisaero Both are great but this song is a lyrical masterpiece. Therefore the vocals far exceed the instrumentation in impact and importance. This version wins, if there must be a "winner."
Steve+ [ nylon guitar ] is an 1984 Alvarez Yairi a beautiful amazing guitar hand crafted by Luthier Kuozo Yairi [Rip] 2014 .. I have One of them exaclly the same Cherry Burst - Abalone inlays
Who is doing that nice backing to BR on guitar ? He looks a lot like Pat Metheny...
Hear Alison Krauss cover this on her new album, Paper Airplane. Free at npr.org until the album is released mid-April.
I love you so much, when we are a part it crushes me. Yet when we meet again I fall in love with you all over again.