Had this track on a cassette tape back in Highschool in the 90s. Used to cruz around late at night driving my 1986 Fiero GT, letting my mind wander and contemplating my exit strategy out of the only town I had ever known. Now I would do anything to break back into that youthful existence…back to that same time and place…
@@inigomontoya7593 love the original but something about this version right here puts my soul at ease. It's so melodic and beautiful. Like the whole world could end and I would just be at peace with it ✌️
I really like this version but there is something about the totally ball busting Rock and Roll Animal version too...that just peels the paint off the walls..
True, tho one car try: Real? Visceral? Ethereal? Soulful, graceful to a point of tears while maintaining composure by the same qualities? The more I've listened to them, the more I'm able to appreciate the beauty & greatness of these individuals through the brilliance of their bittersweet music. Perhaps what makes them so appealing & relatable to some is their music seems born of their own unique experience & struggle with life's familiar abyss of pain, human imperfection, frailty, & constant trial, which they've, nonetheless, overcome via sheer determination & will to succeed with the resulting extraordinarily blessed, unique artistic expression that is entirely their own. Some can't help but admire, champion the supreme underdog these cats truly are & so faithfully represent.
If Lou Reed thought this was the ultimate cover of his song and the way it was meant to be played, who am I to disagree? Margot Timmins' laid-back style is beautifully mesmerizing. Love the Junkies.
@@jimthebin400 I could not find DJ Disse version of “Sweet Jane”. Can you direct me to that? I found he did Lou Reed’s “Walk On The Wild Side”. Perhaps you are confusing the two Lou Reed songs??
This came out in 88. I was 14 and I bought this and I remember laying in my room with my headphones in the dark and listening to the album over and over. I think most of my friends were listening to Bon Jovi. I was into Cowboy Junkies.
I was at a summer concert in Winter Park CO and I was walking around with a cool Cowboy Junkies T-shirt (brown t-shirt with big white block letters that said: COWBOY JUNKIES) on and a woman said "All right, a Cowboy Junkies fan." I turned around and I realized it was Margo the singer from Cowboy Junkies. I was like: "I am totally a Cowboy Junkies fan." She was happy that I knew who the band was because they were just getting national attention. She was just so casually naturally beautiful and friendly. I felt so good just standing next to her talking with her. And later on when the band took the stage they were most excellent.
@@tonipope3164 The T-shirt just said; "COWBOY JUNKIES. I used to get a lot of static for wearing the T-shirt because people didn't know that it was about a band. They thought I was making a statement about cowboy junkies like an early opoid crisis harbringer. So when I heard someone say: "Cowboy Junkies fan," I knew they were hip but I wasn't expecting it to be Margo."
I miss my friends 30 years ago just feels like 5 minutes ago. All i have to say is enjoy life it goes. By in a blink. This song was my favorite. Life is short dont fight. Dont get angry. Talk express. i wish i can go back in tine to speak to someone who just made me so happy. She saved me. It breaks my heart i cant go back in time and be with her. Not to sound crazy im not. i remember studying late on my bed and i look up and i see her. We just clicked. It was just so nice. I thought ot eas going to be another boring evening but she just made my soul smile.
I'm with ya brother. This was a best friends' favorite song from a time long forgotten. Only I don't it to be forgotten but I don't make the rules. All I can do is try to live for tomorrow as I've done for years. Live in peace.
The fall of 1989. I was just out of college. I was watching VH1 late one night. This video started playing. Remember the moment like it was yesterday. Nuf said.
I operated the camera for both this video and Fast Car for director Matt Mahurin. Every couple of years I watch this one and it brings me right back to the shoot. Margo is so hauntingly beautiful and has the voice of an angel, and the music is so perfect, subtle yet has such a powerful quiet build. I wish I had access to all of the footage because we did entire takes in close up, slowly dollying as Matt waved a light around to create his signature lighting style...I'd love to see those performances. I've worked thousands of days in this business since then, but that is one day I will never forget.
Anyone who's ever had a heart Wouldn't turn around and break it And anyone who's ever played a part Wouldn't turn around and hate it Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane Oh Sweet, Sweet Jane You're waiting for Jimmy down in the alley Waiting there for him to come back home Waiting down on the corner And thinking of ways to get back home Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane Oh Sweet, Sweet Jane Anyone who's ever had a dream Anyone who's ever played a part Anyone who's ever been lonely And anyone who's ever split apart Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane Oh Sweet, Sweet Jane Heavenly widened roses Seem to whisper to me when you smile Heavenly widened roses Seem to whisper to me when you smile
@@baybydilly742 I discovered the CJ via this cover of Velvet Underground about 96 or 97, so that's why I suggested those years. But it was earlier, confirmed. it
Knowing my mother is watching me keeps me in line and has probably kept me out of prison. When I had no wind in my sails listening to her music and seeing her pictures brought a waterfall of tears. But after a hard rain the air is cleaner and you can smell every leaf on every tree. BTW your mother had good taste in music.
@@pappyodaniel1523 it's only been about 2 months since my mother passed so I'm pretty much taking it day by day right now...Thankyou for those beautiful words of encouragement.
@@spiderz81 If you ever hear birds singing, see kids playing and people scurry by, talking on a cell phone like you don't exist, you may feel isolated from the world. I did. It was tough to get moving in the morning but remember you're not alone. Some of us can empathize. Living in a haunted house made me realize that we don't have souls. WE ARE SOULS that travel in bodies like drivers in cars. That's not a joke. It was real. A foot on the gas pedal and a full tank of gas are a combination of motivation and ambition. Your tank is nearly empty but it will get refilled. The brakes are your self-control and the rear view mirror contains memories of what you've been through. The windshield is how we view situations we approach. Going through some nasty puddles can alter one's view of the world. Good wipers and enough fluid are like spiritual cleansing. Where the road ahead diverges are the choices we can make.
@@pappyodaniel1523 I can definitely relate to alot of the things that you are saying..The mornings are very ruff..It takes me quit some time to get going, and it's also hard at night before I go to bed..my mind will drift away and think about the memories and also some of the guilt and regret that I keep inside..Its nice to know that theres people out there like yourself that can relate, thankyou..
this is HANDS DOWN THE VERY BEST COVER OF THIS SONG! after the Cowboy Junkies came out with this I have not seen any other bands even try to outdo this version.
It really defined a moment in a generation. If you were in your early 20s in the early 90s, this song was a part of your life. It is one of the few if only covers that can rival the original.
@@Desk_Jock Thank you! Who knew? 😂 I’ll have to check it out some time. I’m making a couple playlists for my boyfriend and it’s only slow songs for when we make love. ❤️
😍 Anyone who's ever had a heart Wouldn't turn around and break it And anyone who's ever played a part Wouldn't turn around and hate it Sweet Jane, sweet Jane Sweet, sweet Jane You're waiting for Jimmy down in the alley Waiting there for him to come back home Waiting down on the corner And thinking of ways to get back home Sweet Jane, sweet Jane Sweet, sweet Jane Anyone who's ever had a dream Anyone who's ever played a part Anyone who's ever been lonely And anyone who's ever split apart Sweet Jane, sweet Jane Sweet, sweet Jane Heavenly widened roses Seem to whisper to me when you smile Heavenly widened roses Seem to whisper to me when you smile Sweet Jane Sweet, sweet Jane
Your "lalala shit" comment reminded me of the song "Pop Loser", by Velocity Girl - another wonderful Indie band of my Uni years of the mid-90s that I still absolutely adore as well.
@Karl Lentz thanks for taking the time to show random people how you go out of your way to be insufferable. Good job! I would pat you on the back but I bet you do that for yourself all the time.
It's like someone right next to you that you love cant hear a word you say nor hear your vibes. Loneliness, sadness and disappointment. It is as if you are both in a different world.
This song kinda hurts to listen to, I miss my youth so, so very much. Also, I was in a horrific car accident and lost my right leg in 2017 (hit ice and slid off a mountain). Died twice, broke my back, lost my right leg and guess what song I was listening to, lol. it's still my fav album of all time.
Egor Anonymous sorry about all that - life is always changing - but, yes, we revisit our youth - at least I do too- take care - there are good years ahead ♥️
This was recorded around the corner from my apartment in Toronto at Bloor and Spadina. In 1995 I was at an all night squatters' party in Amsterdam on the Azart, a minstrel ship. This was one of the tracks playing as I fell asleep in a hammock with the ship's cat lying on me. I won't forget. This track is home.
First heard this watching Natural Born Killers in the 90's, and now this popped up during Fear Street 1994. Didn't even know this was based on a Velvet Underground song.
Many of the comments reflect upon a loved one's death. I pray we'll all know true peace & acceptance plus pass on some of the love we knew/learned while they were alive & become better humans in honor of the bonds of love shared with the departed. My spouse died in 2000, my sister in 2015, my only son in 2019 & my last sis has stage 4 cancer. I'm learning much about grief, surviving it & surprising myself in the process. There are treasures to be found in darkness. Please be safe in these weird times.
@@robertrtrujillojr2881 Thanks for encouraging words. Enjoyed your comment although this particular forest is 64 yo! Please be safe in the weird times we now live in.
a cowboy junkies cover of the velvets' matrix live performance. in my humble opinion the most beautiful version of sweet jane; laid back and sensual, with lyrics to kneel down to. i bought the trinity session album when it came out, in '89. seems like an entire lifetime that's gone by since. if anybody out there wants to test their time machine, tell me, and i'll be your volunteer to travel back into the eighties. love and peace everybody, best wishes from austria ! ❤️🐌.... ... .. .
I know how that goes. This has been the worst year of my 43 years. Growing closer to Jesus Christ and giving Him my burdens has helped. If you've never trusted Jesus as your Savior, you should do so. Allow Him to be your salvation. I hope your year gets better.
@@williamjohnsonwilliamjohns1721 Hi. Thank you for your very comforting reply to my quote. I do pray, but sometimes it feels like my prayers aren't being answered. I do believe in prayer. Maybe I should do it more. I am sorry your year is terrible too, I dare not hope things will be any better next year. I live in hope But I hope things improve for you. God bless. Take care. Pippa
@@candygirl1990 Theyre not being answered or heard and thats ok. The change you are looking for is all within your grasp to do yourself. If youre dealing with depression get help. If you can go work out an hour a day and watch your mindset improve. Good luck.
My Moms name is Jane and this song reminds me of her every time I hear it, especially the line about heavenly white roses seem to whisper to me when you smile...she’s always loved roses. When I get married I want this to be our mother and son dance.❤️🌹
This song is bittersweet to me cuz my mom used to sing us this to sleep when our power went out or we went to bed hungry. I’m reminded of our hardships but hopeful for a new day.
90's always had the 60's vibe to me... a touch of hippies and open-minded music going on. The style even reverted to '60s in some instances. Great decades both, had their problems, but oh so much greatness. 50's, 70's and 90's best decades ever. I'm 55 so I was born in 66, so I didn't get to experience the 60's as a young adult like I would have, but I did get to experience the 90's as a twenty-something and it was fucking great!!!
Hello from Russia. Beautiful voice, beautiful song. I've heard it a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Still love it and was glad to run over today
I know this song from the film, Natural Born Killers. I grew up to this film, (don't judge me) is incredibly surreal and abstract. Written by Tarantino, actually about the mass murderer Starkweather and his girlfriend. Quentin has secretly been obsessed with this story(knowing the story and knowing his films will make that evident), but is also the first time woody Harrelson played a dark role. The reason the director picked woody is because of woody's past; the fact he grew up being raised by a father who made his money by being a hitman. Imagine that. The greatest stories are the ones never told... just hinted on by little remarks that go unnoticed. Like gems inside geods that go unbroken for thousands of years.
Back in 88, maybe 89 while we were out camping a friend of mine commented on this new band he liked and their rendition of Sweet Jane. I didn't pay much attention to him at the time since we had very different musical tastes. He passed away 7 years ago and every time I listen to this song I really really want to say "You were right John"
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Had this track on a cassette tape back in Highschool in the 90s. Used to cruz around late at night driving my 1986 Fiero GT, letting my mind wander and contemplating my exit strategy out of the only town I had ever known. Now I would do anything to break back into that youthful existence…back to that same time and place…
Did you ever escape??? Finish the goddamn story man!!
Beautiful...
@joedanero5360
He didn't make it past commenting. We truly never know when our time is up.
We used to cruise around drinking and listening to Rage, Pantera, Slayer...
@@ChuckNorrisUltra were you a personal friend?
Her voice is like a soothing, warm breeze on a quiet summer evening.
her voice is like perfect
Right??
winter also plays
Yessss on a yard porch swing of some sort sipping something 😊 total vibe ❤
Sweet Jane sweet Chains❤
My girlfriend passed away during covid Jane sweet Jane and we couldn’t go to be with her she loved this song sweet Jane your always missed xx
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry. I hope your memories of her bring comfort
I'm sorry for your loss😢.
May Your Gods Bless You
Quit lying for attention.
Here's to those of us that are homesick for a place that no longer exists.
"...addicts of drugs not yet synthesized,"
I stumbled across this video by chance. I saw your comment, and it hits in a way that is both tragic and beautiful
Holy sh##. That's deep Man !
🌈🍄
Perfect description
#GANG
Lou Reed said this was his favorite version. Was meant to be played slow.
I like this version. But his original version with his voice is my love.
BS
@@inigomontoya7593 love the original but something about this version right here puts my soul at ease. It's so melodic and beautiful. Like the whole world could end and I would just be at peace with it ✌️
@@PokrPro21 it is very soothing. Like vapor rub for the soul.
I really like this version but there is something about the totally ball busting Rock and Roll Animal version too...that just peels the paint off the walls..
The best cover in human history. Still gives me chills decades later.
Miley Cyrus did a really good cover of sweet jane
@@Rebecca-dm1co Oh please, can we just dispense with pretense, please? Don't mention that narko baby here.
Mmmm
@@WebShaman01really doe
🤣Please
I will never get tired of this song
Us here nether.....
I got tired of it in about ten seconds, to each their own I guess 😊
@@curtrod so, did you like Natural Born Killers?
Mesmerising
You can say that again...and again and again and again...
Sounded like my mother singing the la la’s. Beautiful. Thank you
No words can describe the torrent of emotions that gush forth when listening to this amazing version.
True, tho one car try: Real? Visceral? Ethereal? Soulful, graceful to a point of tears while maintaining composure by the same qualities? The more I've listened to them, the more I'm able to appreciate the beauty & greatness of these individuals through the brilliance of their bittersweet music. Perhaps what makes them so appealing & relatable to some is their music seems born of their own unique experience & struggle with life's familiar abyss of pain, human imperfection, frailty, & constant trial, which they've, nonetheless, overcome via sheer determination & will to succeed with the resulting extraordinarily blessed, unique artistic expression that is entirely their own. Some can't help but admire, champion the supreme underdog these cats truly are & so faithfully represent.
I hear you, bro
Ooooh shit
If Lou Reed thought this was the ultimate cover of his song and the way it was meant to be played, who am I to disagree? Margot Timmins' laid-back style is beautifully mesmerizing. Love the Junkies.
I didn't know that
Ultimate chill out track ?
@@jimthebin400 Actually, I found this to be one of the sexiest performances I've ever seen.
DJ Disse does 2 great remixes.
@@jimthebin400 I could not find DJ Disse version of “Sweet Jane”. Can you direct me to that? I found he did Lou Reed’s “Walk On The Wild Side”. Perhaps you are confusing the two Lou Reed songs??
I miss the 90’s when I missed the 70’s lol. Shit is complicated
i literally laughed out loud :)
fantastic comment!
Once we get out of the 80's, the 90's are gonna make the 60's look like the 50's: Dennis Hopper (Huey Walker)
You are a rock'n roll poet my man
@@robray111 lol thanks. Just popped into my head
Takes me back to the 90's and much better times.
Mickey and Mallory.
@@bassage13 Yes, Natural Born Killers', too! Fantastic movie.
@@g54b95 You're probably my age. I miss those days too.
@@bassage13 52, so the 90's were my 20's. Damn. Seems like yesterday.
This came out in 88. I was 14 and I bought this and I remember laying in my room with my headphones in the dark and listening to the album over and over. I think most of my friends were listening to Bon Jovi. I was into Cowboy Junkies.
Margo's voice is like the dreamy serenading lullaby you never want to end. Her voice is magical
I'm totally agree with you!
Agreed. She blows Lou Reed out of the water.
Plus she is incredibly beautiful.
Beautiful rendition…tremendous vocals… just phenomenal
that's such a pretty and apt way to put it - thanks Denise
This song always makes me feel like I'm drunk...in that warm, lazy, Sunday kinda way 🖤
How I watch it every time lol
@@christopheralvarado9257 Lol nice to know someone is on the same page
Well said indeed
Now i am drunk and in this place we stop wor coz political issues Hello from Santa Cruz Bolivia
Dipping in to that communion wine 🍷 huh? 🤣
This is not a song... This is a timeless Masterpiece 💞👌😊👍
I was at a summer concert in Winter Park CO and I was walking around with a cool Cowboy Junkies T-shirt (brown t-shirt with big white block letters that said: COWBOY JUNKIES) on and a woman said "All right, a Cowboy Junkies fan." I turned around and I realized it was Margo the singer from Cowboy Junkies. I was like: "I am totally a Cowboy Junkies fan."
She was happy that I knew who the band was because they were just getting national attention. She was just so casually naturally beautiful and friendly. I felt so good just standing next to her talking with her. And later on when the band took the stage they were most excellent.
I love these kinda stories... super cool your random run in with her!
@@tonipope3164 The T-shirt just said; "COWBOY JUNKIES. I used to get a lot of static for wearing the T-shirt because people didn't know that it was about a band. They thought I was making a statement about cowboy junkies like an early opoid crisis harbringer. So when I heard someone say: "Cowboy Junkies fan," I knew they were hip but I wasn't expecting it to be Margo."
@@rexmonarch2 .... she is incredible...
Great story.
Great story :)
Good to hear you were supporting local! musicians . She's so talented, and drop-dead sexy
If you wanted something haunting and beautiful at the same time, here's your song.
ToyKingWonder, Amen!
Like Concrete Blonde's Joey.
If you like this you may enjoy soap and skin covering pale blue eyes. The one live version is a whole amazing mood.
Ok je vais écouter...
You got that right 💯
I love how quiet, and thoughtful this song is. Music doesn't have to be loud or aggressive to be great.
Hell I agree on that👍
Me too
Agreed.
That's for damn sure
Low-key, subtle magic is more powerful. It slips into your head, and heart, and gently takes up residence.
I miss my friends 30 years ago just feels like 5 minutes ago. All i have to say is enjoy life it goes. By in a blink. This song was my favorite. Life is short dont fight. Dont get angry. Talk express. i wish i can go back in tine to speak to someone who just made me so happy. She saved me. It breaks my heart i cant go back in time and be with her. Not to sound crazy im not. i remember studying late on my bed and i look up and i see her. We just clicked. It was just so nice. I thought ot eas going to be another boring evening but she just made my soul smile.
Yeah I let a couple skip slip through my fingers because of youth and pride
chip...That's a sweet and heartfelt dedication. Did she have a clue, a notion or same feelin'? ❤ you never know...there's always time
You honour her memory with such a beautiful love filled reflection
I'm with ya brother. This was a best friends' favorite song from a time long forgotten. Only I don't it to be forgotten but I don't make the rules. All I can do is try to live for tomorrow as I've done for years. Live in peace.
Turning 50 soon
Just wanted to second this 👍🏼
The fall of 1989. I was just out of college. I was watching VH1 late one night. This video started playing. Remember the moment like it was yesterday. Nuf said.
120 Minutes.
Nostalgic
Same way I discovered Tracy Chapman fast car
I operated the camera for both this video and Fast Car for director Matt Mahurin. Every couple of years I watch this one and it brings me right back to the shoot. Margo is so hauntingly beautiful and has the voice of an angel, and the music is so perfect, subtle yet has such a powerful quiet build. I wish I had access to all of the footage because we did entire takes in close up, slowly dollying as Matt waved a light around to create his signature lighting style...I'd love to see those performances. I've worked thousands of days in this business since then, but that is one day I will never forget.
It shakes you….
The ethereal ambience of this song is pure melancholy.
October 2024 and song still hits. Love it
Sensuous, mesmerizing, and haunting! One of the finest covers of any song
Absolutely, Does Lou Reed proud!
it's Lou Reed's favourite cover of any of his songs
Like all good covers it's very different to the original - for one thing it's got completely different lyrics.
Bingo, Terry. Lou ought to rejoice at what she did with this song.
@@victoredwards0530 He did! Said it's the best version of Sweet Jane ever recorded.
Dear God in Heaven, what a song.❤
Anyone who's ever had a heart
Wouldn't turn around and break it
And anyone who's ever played a part
Wouldn't turn around and hate it
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Oh Sweet, Sweet Jane
You're waiting for Jimmy down in the alley
Waiting there for him to come back home
Waiting down on the corner
And thinking of ways to get back home
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Oh Sweet, Sweet Jane
Anyone who's ever had a dream
Anyone who's ever played a part
Anyone who's ever been lonely
And anyone who's ever split apart
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Oh Sweet, Sweet Jane
Heavenly widened roses
Seem to whisper to me when you smile
Heavenly widened roses
Seem to whisper to me when you smile
Heavenly wine and roses :)
@@tinkertailor7385 I always thought the same, but now I may be doubting myself. That's the power of a great mondegreen.
This version came out in 1988 or 89 and it still sounds fresh. I love this soo much!
Agreed... It always puts my mind in a good place
88 or 89?? Couldn't have been that long ago! I thought it was 96 or 97
@@Dragon4Fire It's on their album Trinity Session, which was released in 1988, honeylamb.
@@baybydilly742 I discovered the CJ via this cover of Velvet Underground about 96 or 97, so that's why I suggested those years. But it was earlier, confirmed. it
It came out in 1990. Only KROQ would play it. Fresh? Yes. That's why I wrote it into my Hendrix screenplay.
One of those rare cases where a cover of a classic is on the same level as the original (imho of course)
mine too
Lou said they did it better, not him.
I think this cover far transcends the original or any of the different versions Reed performed.
This was one of my mother's favorite bands. I miss my mother so much.
Knowing my mother is watching me keeps me in line and has probably kept me out of prison. When I had no wind in my sails listening to her music and seeing her pictures brought a waterfall of tears. But after a hard rain the air is cleaner and you can smell every leaf on every tree. BTW your mother had good taste in music.
@@pappyodaniel1523 it's only been about 2 months since my mother passed so I'm pretty much taking it day by day right now...Thankyou for those beautiful words of encouragement.
@@spiderz81 If you ever hear birds singing, see kids playing and people scurry by, talking on a cell phone like you don't exist, you may feel isolated from the world. I did. It was tough to get moving in the morning but remember you're not alone. Some of us can empathize.
Living in a haunted house made me realize that we don't have souls. WE ARE SOULS that travel in bodies like drivers in cars. That's not a joke. It was real.
A foot on the gas pedal and a full tank of gas are a combination of motivation and ambition. Your tank is nearly empty but it will get refilled.
The brakes are your self-control and the rear view mirror contains memories of what you've been through.
The windshield is how we view situations we approach. Going through some nasty puddles can alter one's view of the world.
Good wipers and enough fluid are like spiritual cleansing.
Where the road ahead diverges are the choices we can make.
@@pappyodaniel1523 I can definitely relate to alot of the things that you are saying..The mornings are very ruff..It takes me quit some time to get going, and it's also hard at night before I go to bed..my mind will drift away and think about the memories and also some of the guilt and regret that I keep inside..Its nice to know that theres people out there like yourself that can relate, thankyou..
@@spiderz81 You're welcome.
This song changes the mood of any room in which it's played.
Absolutely!
The Trinity Session is one of the all-time greatest albums
I remember my teenage years in the 90s, listening to this sublime music. RIP that era.🎱
Man I miss the 90's
This was 1988.
I wish i could be transported back to 1992!
I grew up in the 80's but those 90's were really special - the last years before the internet.
It was made in '88 but it really blew up in '94 when it was featured on the Natural Born Killers soundtrack.
Ms.Scorpio Erica What a Time
Covers songs aren't usually better than the original. This one is.
35+ years, and this album hasn't aged a day.
God, I feel old. This song has aged like heavenly wine..............peace!
Real instruments, live vocals, no overdubs will never die.
All covers should be held to this standard
Great comment
hallulouïa
Mott the Hoople does this song justice, too. But nothing is better than Reed's live performance!! #KINGOFNYC
Not possible. There would never be any originals. I think that even Lou Reed thought that this was better than the original.
GB Leighton Live version. Give a listen.
ua-cam.com/video/DKypAqJtfgY/v-deo.html.
this is HANDS DOWN THE VERY BEST COVER OF THIS SONG! after the Cowboy Junkies came out with this I have not seen any other bands even try to outdo this version.
It really defined a moment in a generation. If you were in your early 20s in the early 90s, this song was a part of your life. It is one of the few if only covers that can rival the original.
Didnt know that this was a cover tune 😂
🎵 🎶🎵🎶 I thought it was their song.
@guitarsoundsaround
Yes, a lot of people thought it was their original song. The original version was by Lou Reed.
@@Desk_Jock Thank you! Who knew? 😂 I’ll have to check it out some time.
I’m making a couple playlists for my boyfriend and it’s only slow songs for when we make love. ❤️
One of the most underrated bands of the 90s. Absolutely incredible
Absolutely!!
I just saw them live a few days ago in Northampton, after having been a fan for decades. It was wonderful. They did not disappoint.
Ohh! That's great! So many other amazing nineties bands we could never see again. I love that they still play live!
awesome
They are still going? That's awesome! Good music hasn't died yet. There's hope
I met Margo after a show Commodore Ballroom. She was even mesmerizing just to talk to for a couple minutes! She is Sweet Jane!
Northampton uk?
That subtle shift in the guitar riff at 2:58 and 3:09 are just 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
2023 and this still rocks!!!
Back for more Sweet Jane. Can't get enough
My eyes and ears haven't ever seen nor herd nor will ever hear a woman like this
The riffs in this song are sick as fuck! The percussion and that voice poured over. Incredible.
This album, recorded in a church is fabulous! This band...this band...I love this band!
It's called The Trinity Session
This brings back a memory of a time forgotten
even Lou Reed said this was the best version of his song that he had ever heard.
😍
Anyone who's ever had a heart
Wouldn't turn around and break it
And anyone who's ever played a part
Wouldn't turn around and hate it
Sweet Jane, sweet Jane
Sweet, sweet Jane
You're waiting for Jimmy down in the alley
Waiting there for him to come back home
Waiting down on the corner
And thinking of ways to get back home
Sweet Jane, sweet Jane
Sweet, sweet Jane
Anyone who's ever had a dream
Anyone who's ever played a part
Anyone who's ever been lonely
And anyone who's ever split apart
Sweet Jane, sweet Jane
Sweet, sweet Jane
Heavenly widened roses
Seem to whisper to me when you smile
Heavenly widened roses
Seem to whisper to me when you smile
Sweet Jane
Sweet, sweet Jane
Wine and roses
Yake Goal
La La La...
@@mikewoodson6930 You smile .... lalala, Lala , la ... Sweet jane, sweet sweet jane . 🤗
Song with deepnest ... Song with Strong emocionaly stream Line..... Poetic.,.... Time lees ..... Touch of pure passion...
Its like hearing an angel sing when she does that lalala shit at the end.
Your "lalala shit" comment reminded me of the song "Pop Loser", by Velocity Girl - another wonderful Indie band of my Uni years of the mid-90s that I still absolutely adore as well.
yep
No shit
Thaddius Glunt 90s angel
Allison Perry this song is actually from 1988. Not from the 90s
She has such an incredible haunting sultry voice. Anyone who says otherwise has no soul. Just beautiful
Couldn't have said it better my friend
@Karl Lentz thanks for taking the time to show random people how you go out of your way to be insufferable. Good job! I would pat you on the back but I bet you do that for yourself all the time.
She totally has a smokey jazz vocalist's voice, doesn't she?
@Karl Lentz please go on and on and on. You are nailing my point home. Thanks. 🖕😂😂😂
@Karl Lentz thats incorrect. I have been commenting on UA-cam for 10 years. Your self importance is extremely exaggerated
I picture myself walking into a bar and hearing this live. Would I be cool enough to handle the vibes?
It's like someone right next to you that you love cant hear a word you say nor hear your vibes. Loneliness, sadness and disappointment. It is as if you are both in a different world.
Brings back the late 80s who still listens in 2020?
ja też!
Great music in the 80s. Loved it.
This song kinda hurts to listen to, I miss my youth so, so very much. Also, I was in a horrific car accident and lost my right leg in 2017 (hit ice and slid off a mountain). Died twice, broke my back, lost my right leg and guess what song I was listening to, lol. it's still my fav album of all time.
Love this song as much now as in the 80's. Haunting vocals....even Lou Reed loved it!
Egor Anonymous sorry about all that - life is always changing - but, yes, we revisit our youth - at least I do too- take care - there are good years ahead ♥️
I love this song. That beat is easy & steady. The country-folk-rock stuff from the 90s was excellent.
The stuff in the late 70s and early 80s
Was Golden..
I'm old enough to remember the hippies to good music, poor hygiene
@@brianpeters5555 😀👍
Have you heard of The Jayhawks? They’re kinda similar, roots rock with country influences.
I agree with every word you said
This was recorded around the corner from my apartment in Toronto at Bloor and Spadina.
In 1995 I was at an all night squatters' party in Amsterdam on the Azart, a minstrel ship. This was one of the tracks playing as I fell asleep in a hammock with the ship's cat lying on me. I won't forget.
This track is home.
That sounds like a lie. And you're gay.
That's so fucking awesome! What a amazing memory
Corner? Suitcase in your hand?
old-school A-dam squats were the shit! Did you ever hit the Vrankrijk?
Every 90s kid in Canada has gotten drunk, hungover or chilled to this song
she covers you like a warm fuzzzzzy blanket...
Like smack does too
First heard this watching Natural Born Killers in the 90's, and now this popped up during Fear Street 1994. Didn't even know this was based on a Velvet Underground song.
I just discovered this fact, myself, & I've loved this song for decades. I immediately went & listened to the original.
This is a Lou Reed (Velvet Underground) song. It's about a transvestite prostitute that he fell in love with.
this song meshes well with movies. they cut spoken word from mickey and mallory from NBK into this and the song went bigger.
Thank you........thank you..........thank you
Yup. Remember it from that movie too. But here because of AHS Hotel
Many of the comments reflect upon a loved one's death. I pray we'll all know true peace & acceptance plus pass on some of the love we knew/learned while they were alive & become better humans in honor of the bonds of love shared with the departed. My spouse died in 2000, my sister in 2015, my only son in 2019 & my last sis has stage 4 cancer. I'm learning much about grief, surviving it & surprising myself in the process. There are treasures to be found in darkness. Please be safe in these weird times.
Lovely thoughts & words. Thanks.
Sorry for your losses, but like forrests on fire, spring back to life, more vibrant than before
@@RCT1963 It's an honor to trade texts with another CJ fan. Please be safe & take care of you/your loved ones in the uncertain times ahead.
@@robertrtrujillojr2881 Thanks for encouraging words. Enjoyed your comment although this particular forest is 64 yo! Please be safe in the weird times we now live in.
Such a unique interpretation of a great song. Still sounds perfect after all these years.
This song brings me back! I totally wish I could go back in time to the 90s! It was probably the best time of my life back then!
I feel exactly the same
Take me back to 1992 please!
take me with you, sue
I agree it was it was the last honest decade u know
I was born 1992....
a cowboy junkies cover of the velvets' matrix live performance. in my humble opinion the most beautiful version of sweet jane; laid back and sensual, with lyrics to kneel down to. i bought the trinity session album when it came out, in '89. seems like an entire lifetime that's gone by since. if anybody out there wants to test their time machine, tell me, and i'll be your volunteer to travel back into the eighties. love and peace everybody, best wishes from austria ! ❤️🐌.... ... .. .
I remember listening to this after I broke up with my girlfriend junior yr in 1996. .. time flies, but the heart never forgets
First heartbreak, yep.
One of the best songs ever. Even Lou said it was the perfect cover...
I am having a terrible year so far, this song is my salvation.
Also from the movie flight, such a great film. I love this moody, blue, song.
I hope your year gets better.
@@squamish4244 thank you for your kind words.
I know how that goes. This has been the worst year of my 43 years. Growing closer to Jesus Christ and giving Him my burdens has helped. If you've never trusted Jesus as your Savior, you should do so. Allow Him to be your salvation.
I hope your year gets better.
@@williamjohnsonwilliamjohns1721
Hi. Thank you for your very comforting reply to my quote. I do pray, but sometimes it feels like my prayers aren't being answered. I do believe in prayer. Maybe I should do it more. I am sorry your year is terrible too, I dare not hope things will be any better next year. I live in hope But I hope things improve for you. God bless. Take care.
Pippa
@@candygirl1990 Theyre not being answered or heard and thats ok. The change you are looking for is all within your grasp to do yourself. If youre dealing with depression get help. If you can go work out an hour a day and watch your mindset improve. Good luck.
One of the most beautiful songs ever made.
My Moms name is Jane and this song reminds me of her every time I hear it, especially the line about heavenly white roses seem to whisper to me when you smile...she’s always loved roses. When I get married I want this to be our mother and son dance.❤️🌹
This is one of the sweetest things I've ever heard!
This is so cute :)
Are you single & don't wanna be? 😊
Jane says?
Sorry for your loss. I'm sure she is proud of you 😊
Her singing, even the guy, Lou Reed, who wrote it, his jaw would drop in awe !
Driving a dark highway east of Dallas during the summer of 93, late at night with Trinity Sessions playing! Needless to say, surreal!
In a sweet and kinda quiet way, this song has always been a backbone of the 90's.
I love how she makes it sound like "heavenly blue eyed bruised roses seem to whisper to me"
Saw them I a small club in Milwaukee & they knocked it out the park !!! This freaking Album rocked & this is their best tune ♥️💋 1988 Rocked ! ✔️🎯💯
The person who is singing is pure of heart.
My husband was from back east. He loved all things Lou Reed. I miss them both
This song is bittersweet to me cuz my mom used to sing us this to sleep when our power went out or we went to bed hungry. I’m reminded of our hardships but hopeful for a new day.
90's always had the 60's vibe to me... a touch of hippies and open-minded music going on. The style even reverted to '60s in some instances. Great decades both, had their problems, but oh so much greatness. 50's, 70's and 90's best decades ever. I'm 55 so I was born in 66, so I didn't get to experience the 60's as a young adult like I would have, but I did get to experience the 90's as a twenty-something and it was fucking great!!!
Grew up on this song and I loved it back in the 60s and still love it in 2023 sweet Jane sweet sweet Jane your the shit fr
Hi Felicia
Hello from Russia. Beautiful voice, beautiful song. I've heard it a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Still love it and was glad to run over today
This tune goes down like velvet!!! Beautiful
I see what you did there!
Your not wearing that
Her & Hope Sandoval from mazzy starr put me into a dream state every time. Hauntingly beautiful
Oh...my...goodness. Never gets old. A truly magical performance of a spectacular Lou Reed composition.
I came to look for this song after watching fear street 1994 then it brought me here, and I don’t regret it at all.
Same as Fear Street 1978 too.
Spoilers:
but with Nick and Ziggy
@@shawnofdanaukota3843 I really love the runaways and kurt cobain homage from 1978
Same. I saw Natural Born Killers when it was in the theatres. Bought the soundtrack shortly after,. This and many other great tunes on the soundtrack.
me too
I know this song from the film, Natural Born Killers. I grew up to this film, (don't judge me) is incredibly surreal and abstract. Written by Tarantino, actually about the mass murderer Starkweather and his girlfriend. Quentin has secretly been obsessed with this story(knowing the story and knowing his films will make that evident), but is also the first time woody Harrelson played a dark role. The reason the director picked woody is because of woody's past; the fact he grew up being raised by a father who made his money by being a hitman. Imagine that. The greatest stories are the ones never told... just hinted on by little remarks that go unnoticed. Like gems inside geods that go unbroken for thousands of years.
Saw her in concert in Midland Ontario 6 or 7 years ago. She’s lost none of the magic. Voice is still as haunting and beautiful
Hey Friend it is 5am and again I return just to be haunted by her vocals I Absolutely would enjoy seeing them play . Have a Wonderful Day / Night 🙏🏼
I love this song...2021, still brings a tear..
I like this slowed down version best👍🏻
This is the most beautifullest song in the wide world.
Margot has the perfect tone for this. Sensuous, enchanting, haunting, effortless. I agree with Lou, these guys are the ones to cover his song.
Back in 88, maybe 89 while we were out camping a friend of mine commented on this new band he liked and their rendition of Sweet Jane. I didn't pay much attention to him at the time since we had very different musical tastes. He passed away 7 years ago and every time I listen to this song I really really want to say "You were right John"
Epic song. Brings back memories from my youth.
Love this version.
Yes. I like it better than Lou's.
Me too
Best better than lou
Mayans! Great music!
Much same...
Just can't stop listening to this song. Thinking about my crush the whole time. Hope he finally gives in. ❤️
Their take on this song still captivates me all these years later. It really is something special.
One of my all time favorites. This is how you introduce people to the Cowboy Junkies
If Lou Reed said this was the best cover of his classic....who am I to disagree??.....I've been saying it for years!!
MOTT THE HOOPLE
If Lou Reed blessed off on it; that’s pretty much the end of it
@@dmcrun3572 he was jealous of MOTT THE HOOPLE...
Hits my heart to the core.
"Heavenly wine and roses....." -- no matter how many times I've listened, this never fails to pierce my heart.
All covers should be held to this standard
Its like hearing an angel sing when she does that lalala shit at the end.
Simplicity can sound so sweet.
My sister gave me this CD for my bday in the 90's. I was thinking, "Ok, well." Ended up loving it.
💯one of the loudest soft songs ever ✌🏻
Always thought Junkies had the coolest T-shirts, Cowboy Junkies in concert...Shhhhh
This recording brings tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHY.
It makes me cry cuz it makes me feel the young girl innocence, and the innocence of love.. I cry every time, such an emotionally evoking song
Crying right now.....sometimes happiness can make you cry....wait, that's another good one!