I was 13 years old in late summer 1967, when I stood 10 feet from totally unknown Linda Ronstadt, as she lip-synched this during the taping of a cheesy little afternoon teen TV dance show called "The Groovy Show". Needless to say, I was smitten forever, and right then I "knew" she would be a huge star [I was right]. Other than Linda, there is nobody I would rather see sing this number than Susanna, thanks for posting it.
I actually got to listen in on a phone conversation between Linda and Susanna. Don't worry I didn't invade anyone's privacy. Its on UA-cam. It was wonderful to hear them speak to each other as if no one was listening. Check it out.
That's very cool ... I saw Linda in concert in Nov. 1976. I wasn't 10 feet, be not to far from the stage. Also, the only autograph I have ever gotten is that of Susanna Hoff, on the back of my shirt, had nothing else to write on.
The beauty, the grace, the articulation, the tone, the control, the dexterity, the range, and the RASP of her voice. Such a prime example of musical perfection. I can't say it better; Susanna is tremendously gorgeous, and her voice is her looks' only competition. Top notch performance.
Just stunning. Imagine walking into your local bar and instead of the usual locals playing you stumble upon these three and this song. I'd never leave.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love Susanna Hoffs. But what I love here is the fact that her work with Matthew Sweet is just for the sheer joy of doing good music. She's not looking for chart rankings or record sales. She's just enjoying herself. That's why she sounds so great. According to some, even better than in the 80s. I don't know why, but it makes me happy to see her perform just for the joy it brings her. FYI, she's a '59 Capricorn. We're awsome.
I love her voice; I love the rasp. I love her hair and eyes, especially the sideway glances. I love the set, the chairs; I love her posture, her short dress, her legs and the placement of her hands. I love the instrumentation and Matthew’s backup. Other than that it was just O.K.
That was pure class, really liked that version of that song, I never realised Susanna was that good a singer, I ended up buying two of her solo albums because of seeing some of her work on UA-cam. I'll check out her work with Sweet aswell, they make a good team. You can't beat raw talent and she definitely has it, she still looks lovely.
Carrie Underwood did an excellent job. That night the ladies on stage did a fantastic tribute to Linda. Haven't Stevie Nicks there was just the icing on a delicious tempting Sundae.
Not only do we get Susanna and Matthew at their very best, but they got the legendary Greg Leisz to join them on lead acoustic guitar. Any group he joins immediatley becomes a supergroup.
Ms. Hoffs has such a wonderful,honey drenched voice. You can get absolutely lost in the sound she makes. Oh yeah...she's also very easy on the eyes as well. Looking forward to hearing more Under the Covers material in the future.
@@royaumeuni5730 it is, and I'm a huge Linda Ronstadt fan, for years. But, Susanna does extremely well, with this. A most impressive rendition. And believe me, I'm generally a stickler for the original. Man, Mike Nesmith has to be proud that his song, was made so wonderful by two enormously talented AND beautiful women! 😍😍
Performing is never a chore to susanna Hoffa , you get a real sense of enjoyment from her and a wanting to personally share songs with her audience. I swear down that even though she is known the world over that her greatest attributes are overlooked and she's like an undiscovered talent..... She makes it look do easy, because to her, it's a natural environment...... From hero takes a fall to this,, never tire of listening to her perform....
who ever would of thought that anyone could ever equal Ronstadt's version of this song but Susanna has obviously done it - just an amazingly good performance
Thanks for the confirmation. It's been years since I last saw him live in concert, playing lead guitar and pedal steel for k.d. lang at a Portland show. He and Matthew Sweet certainly hit all the right notes in this performance. Just a stunning collaboration on a classic tune by the very under-appreciated Mike Nesmith.
Ok I am just going to point this out because it is true and nobody seems to be getting it. She is better now than she was then, professionally. She is a better singer. And, as icing on the cake, she is far better looking than she was then. I don't know what happened, but that is just the way it is. She was cute in the 80s. Now she is a knockout. She was a decent singer in the 80s. Now she is wonderful.
She has held up very very well, but peak Susanna Hoffs, beauty-wise, was The “My Side of the Bed” video. She was as hot as Sophia Loren in her prime. Still looks good and I lover her singing.
She still does that "look sideways with eyes while head facing straight ahead" thing she used to do with The Bangles, most prominent in Walk Like An Egyptian video. Susanna Hoffs is over off my all time favorite voices and it's great to hear her over different music.
Of course nothing and no one beats Linda's version and Linda's voice. But still, here, Susanna is proven to be not only (eternally) gorgeous but a great voice too. Excellent performance from a great singer.
Matthew is doing some really nice harmony singing on this one. And the fellow playing lead- who is it?- plays some very tasty fills. And, of course, Susanah Hoffs is a godess- plain and simple.
man i had forgot all about her then i had a random thought of her 20yrs later.went to nude pics hoping but found all of these[so much better]shes still stunning and that voice this made my evening THANKS GW
A beautiful version. The harmonies and the arrangement along with Susanna Hoffs on lead vocals with that rasp in her voice was just absolutely on point, and she is still a stunning looking woman.
I think I'm wearing a groove out on this video, like I did with my vinyl..........Can't stop watching or listening to it........She really is just as gorgeous now as 20+ years ago. As somebody pointed out, love the eyes at the 22 second mark. And, that voice mesmerizes me. Especially love the way she sings "Soooo, good bye"
Susanna Hoffs is tremendous! She looks great! I always enjoyed hearing her sing and it's great to see her working with Matthew Sweet. I am a fan of his work too. He is very talented too!
Last night after I'd rehearsed for about 15 hours in two days, I pulled this video up. My sweetie has heard me play and sing this tune hundreds of times. I begged her that that if she ever left me for another woman that it please be Suzanna Hoffs, lol. But she's not going anywhere.
It's beautiful how Susanna no longer worries about those little sexy "slide glances" that she used in the 80s. She just gets inmersed in the song and just enjoys the moment and the interpretation of the music. She no longer is concerned with making something that "sells" but rather something of quality. And that little raspiness that comes out in her voice on some notes sounds so awsome, and sexy. It's something that she's developed as she's grown older. I've always wondered in that alternative universe, what would have happened if the Bangles hadn't broke up in 1989 and had continued a few more years instead of that 10 year hiatus.
@@youjoker9647 i meant the bangles can't compete on nirvana and green day in the 90s since it's the grunge era. Well if your a bangles fan and didn't like what i said don't worry im not fan of those 2 bands for me i appreciate all of their music
@@youjoker9647 if you're thinking my comment is hate toward the bangles no your wrong it's just the year 1990s was ruled by nirvana and greenday. i loved the bangles
I will face it and embrace it! She is BEAUTIFUL at any age. And she's got the most incredible eyes in the history of American show business--right up there w/Liz Taylor's violet peepers. Such talent and beauty! Let's applaud women who age gracefully, those who remain vital & true & proud and are all the sexier for being so comfortable in their own skin after age 50 (or 60 or 70): Jeanne Moreau, Charlotte Rampling, Lauren Hutton, Sela Ward, and of course, Helen Mirren. All gorgeous!
I was 13 years old in late summer 1967, when I stood 10 feet from totally unknown Linda Ronstadt, as she lip-synched this during the taping of a cheesy little afternoon teen TV dance show called "The Groovy Show". Needless to say, I was smitten forever, and right then I "knew" she would be a huge star [I was right]. Other than Linda, there is nobody I would rather see sing this number than Susanna, thanks for posting it.
I actually got to listen in on a phone conversation between Linda and Susanna. Don't worry I didn't invade anyone's privacy. Its on UA-cam. It was wonderful to hear them speak to each other as if no one was listening. Check it out.
That's very cool ... I saw Linda in concert in Nov. 1976. I wasn't 10 feet, be not to far from the stage.
Also, the only autograph I have ever gotten is that of Susanna Hoff, on the back of my shirt, had nothing else to write on.
Check out Carrie Underwood's version. I found it on UA-cam and I was shocked on how wonderful and authentic it was! Enjoy!
Much as I've always loved Linda, I'm so totally cheating on her with Susanna ❤😂❤...and vice versa.
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The beauty, the grace, the articulation, the tone, the control, the dexterity, the range, and the RASP of her voice. Such a prime example of musical perfection. I can't say it better; Susanna is tremendously gorgeous, and her voice is her looks' only competition.
Top notch performance.
03/02/24: Re-write: "... and her voice is beautifully complimented by her beauty." Less clunky. Tastes great!
This song really hits home since Nez passed 2 days ago. This version is brilliant. I know he loved it too
Who is Nez?
@@stevechristie2569 Mike Nesmith of the Monkees. He wrote "Different Drum".
The author of "Different Drum", Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) passed away today at age 78, December 10, 2021.
Rest in peace. 🕯
Multimillionaire heir to the liquid paper fortune, Monkee and songwriter. What a life.
@@bobbywoods684 And the producer of one of the greatest movies of all time too.
This song was actually written for a man to sing about a woman. That is why the words say "pretty" but the Stone Ponies switched it around....
Back then known as Michael Blessing. He admitted it was first name in the phone book that he liked and decided to use it for himself
She's just gorgeous and she doesn't even have to try. Not every woman can do that.
Her voice is beautiful too.
Really nice version.
Ronstadt did it
A beautiful song by a fantastic band. And Susanna Hoffs is just the most hypnoticly stunning woman I've ever seen. An eternal beauty.
Susanna is absolutely beautiful! I agree she is as gorgeous now as she was years ago. Her looks and eyes always had a way of melting my heart.
She's just a beautiful as she always was... and still has the same voice she had as a young girl. It's amazing...
Just stunning. Imagine walking into your local bar and instead of the usual locals playing you stumble upon these three and this song. I'd never leave.
Unbelievably 62 today. The prettiest American woman ever.
RIP Mike….great song…I saw Linda Ronstadt perform this in 1976 so….well this is a great version….great vocals 👍🏻🥂
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love Susanna Hoffs. But what I love here is the fact that her work with Matthew Sweet is just for the sheer joy of doing good music. She's not looking for chart rankings or record sales. She's just enjoying herself. That's why she sounds so great. According to some, even better than in the 80s.
I don't know why, but it makes me happy to see her perform just for the joy it brings her.
FYI, she's a '59 Capricorn. We're awsome.
Can you please say it again?
Capricorns age well. Zooey Deschanel is born same date.
She is the whole package! Brains, beauty, talent!
I love her voice; I love the rasp. I love her hair and eyes, especially the sideway glances. I love the set, the chairs; I love her posture, her short dress, her legs and the placement of her hands. I love the instrumentation and Matthew’s backup. Other than that it was just O.K.
Lol, cool bol
Mike Gardiner she’s paying homage to Linda ronstead tastfully
Yup!
She was an awful singer lol
You wrote this twelve years ago and I have just read it and find it the most well-expressed description of Susanna Hoffs.
The original version is a classic, but this one is mindblowing. Thanks for posting.
I agree now having heard both versions.
Mike Nesmith was the original not Linda
Can Susanna get any more beautiful? My God.
She's more beautiful each day of her life.
Voice of an Angel. I've had a crush on her since the '80s; still do!
That was pure class, really liked that version of that song, I never realised Susanna was that good a singer, I ended up buying two of her solo albums because of seeing some of her work on UA-cam. I'll check out her work with Sweet aswell, they make a good team. You can't beat raw talent and she definitely has it, she still looks lovely.
Susanna Hoffs is the most exquisite creature ever invented
Created not invented.
She's so freakin' gorgeous!!!!!!!
Susanna should have sang the tribute to LInda Ronstandt at the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - this is really good
Carrie Underwood did an excellent job.
That night the ladies on stage did a fantastic tribute to Linda. Haven't Stevie Nicks there was just the icing on a delicious tempting Sundae.
Not only do we get Susanna and Matthew at their very best, but they got the legendary Greg Leisz to join them on lead acoustic guitar. Any group he joins immediatley becomes a supergroup.
So glad to get those damn girls out of my hair.
Thanks Matthews ..
Love , Susana
this is better than Linda's.
Ms. Hoffs has such a wonderful,honey drenched voice. You can get absolutely lost in the sound she makes. Oh yeah...she's also very easy on the eyes as well. Looking forward to hearing more Under the Covers material in the future.
She has a beautiful voice, and dare I say she's one of the most beautiful women out there!
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I love you Susanna you are absolutely beautiful. Your sweet voice really makes me feel wonderful. Keep it up and have a wonderful year.
What can you say - Susanna Hoffs the most beautiful woman in the world.
Oh Susanna! That voice, those eyes. Grreat take on an old classic.
Unmistakable perfect voice!
God, she's gorgeous.
Still
Most beautiful Jewish girl ever.
@@gj4843 I have a friend in NYC who's almost a dead ringer for her.
@@gj4843 it happens.
@@longbeachdave1 I'm a gentile, married to a Jewish woman( also beautiful) who agrees.
My favorite Voice
This is fantastic ! When she goes low and sings "we'll both live a lot longer" ... beautiful.
I love this . I’ve only ever heard Linda Ronstadt sing it, but this is a lovely version . It has its own magic. I really like this.
I love you Susanna and I love your music. You are beautiful and have an amazing voice. Take care and have a wonderful year. David
Susanna Hoffs is now 57 years old ~ what a magnificent woman & what talent !
Because she is Capricorn. They age the best.
What sign aged the worst. By the way, this is Linda's song no matter what.
@@royaumeuni5730 it is, and I'm a huge Linda Ronstadt fan, for years. But, Susanna does extremely well, with this. A most impressive rendition. And believe me, I'm generally a stickler for the original. Man, Mike Nesmith has to be proud that his song, was made so wonderful by two enormously talented AND beautiful women! 😍😍
@@waynej2608 Well, the original recorded version of Mike Nesmith's "Different Drum", was made by Greenbriar Boys.
nothing beats linda's version for me, but this is still amazing. susanna's voice really suits it.
michael's does
I didn't think anyone could perform that song like the wonderful Linda Ronstadt.
Susanna your a superstar !
Great collaboration of Hoffs and Sweet. I would recommend the album to everyone who enjoys real 'old-fashioned' songs just like this one.
Performing is never a chore to susanna Hoffa , you get a real sense of enjoyment from her and a wanting to personally share songs with her audience. I swear down that even though she is known the world over that her greatest attributes are overlooked and she's like an undiscovered talent.....
She makes it look do easy, because to her, it's a natural environment...... From hero takes a fall to this,, never tire of listening to her perform....
Nobody could beat Ms. Linda's voice and rendition and unmatchable voice ... but the simplicity of her rendtion is another view of the song...
Hearing this great cover makes me appreciate Linda even more and how great she was. I’m sure Miss Hoffs was a big fan.
Beautiful haunting song, great video and a mesmerising singer. A lesson in 'less is more'.
who ever would of thought that anyone could ever equal Ronstadt's version of this song but Susanna has obviously done it - just an amazingly good performance
Non, cette version ne peut être comparée avec celle inégalable de Linda ou plus précisément des Stone Poneys.
I’ve always loved Susanna’s voice, it gets better and better. Just awesome! 👍
Thanks for the confirmation. It's been years since I last saw him live in concert, playing lead guitar and pedal steel for k.d. lang at a Portland show. He and Matthew Sweet certainly hit all the right notes in this performance. Just a stunning collaboration on a classic tune by the very under-appreciated Mike Nesmith.
Great unique/subtle voice. Love the lyrics as well.
Ok I am just going to point this out because it is true and nobody seems to be getting it. She is better now than she was then, professionally. She is a better singer. And, as icing on the cake, she is far better looking than she was then. I don't know what happened, but that is just the way it is. She was cute in the 80s. Now she is a knockout. She was a decent singer in the 80s. Now she is wonderful.
She is Capricorn. Caps age incredibly well.
She has held up very very well, but peak Susanna Hoffs, beauty-wise, was The “My Side of the Bed” video. She was as hot as Sophia Loren in her prime. Still looks good and I lover her singing.
Now I understand why my daughter loved MS years ago- great harmony on a beautiful song and who cares about their weight- its all beautiful!
I love her voice and look. She is timeless!
I love her voice!
I love the familiar quaver of her voice. It's so iconic.
I love her version HERE of this song! I LOVE theREALNESS in her voice...and the CRACKLE in her voice!!AWESOME job! Good harmony with the guys also!
Wow!
She still does that "look sideways with eyes while head facing straight ahead" thing she used to do with The Bangles, most prominent in Walk Like An Egyptian video. Susanna Hoffs is over off my all time favorite voices and it's great to hear her over different music.
Hell yeah, I love that look too!!!! It kills me...
I was noticing that too! I always thought it was cool when she did that. 😊
Paul Dack She did that out of shyness in the beggining, at least.
this lady is the best ever, her voice and facial expressions have always been the most attractive thing ever caught on film.
Nope, Prince taught her that. Notice she really came on strong with that around Manic Monday.
Mike Nesmith's best song ever. They do a great job. Suzanna is wonderful.
One of...he has written some beauts.
Best version I have herd, next to Linda's of course.
I love this song, but never knew Mike Nesmith wrote it!
all these comment and nobody mentioned this fun fact, the song was written by Mike Nesmith of the Monkees
william cohan bi
It's kind of well known now
Oh. I thought he just did Joanne
Think about it...has this song ever been played on the radio when the dj DIDN'T mention that it was written by Nesmith?
What a great song , her voice has always been amazing, thanks for the post
tone and texture are what makes one voice stand out from many others, and Susanna has it in spades!!!!
Of course nothing and no one beats Linda's version and Linda's voice. But still, here, Susanna is proven to be not only (eternally) gorgeous but a great voice too. Excellent performance from a great singer.
Great version of a great song. At last someone can do it justice.
Matthew is doing some really nice harmony singing on this one. And the fellow playing lead- who is it?- plays some very tasty fills.
And, of course, Susanah Hoffs is a godess- plain and simple.
Great song! Susanna is like a fine wine. Better with age. Both in vocals and beauty. Watch, listen, enjoy....
man i had forgot all about her then i had a random thought of her 20yrs later.went to nude pics hoping but found all of these[so much better]shes still stunning and that voice this made my evening THANKS GW
Being brought in this world in 62 listing to Am Fm radio to all th 60s music!! I feel blessed!!
She has a soulful voice
what a singer, what a beautiful woman.
a great song! A tribute to Mike Nesmith as his ability and innovation to write great songs!
RIP
This song is heartfelt. Thank you Susanna.
A beautiful version. The harmonies and the arrangement along with Susanna Hoffs on lead vocals with that rasp in her voice was just absolutely on point, and she is still a stunning looking woman.
Ti amo Signora Hoffs !!
I’m not going to play the worthless game of asking which version is the best. I’m just going to thank the music gods for both. Thank you for sharing.
Straight to faves!!!
This is Crazy Good!
Simply the best. Wish I could get her to sing one of my original country songs. Susanna could rock the Nashville scene too!!!
Wow, that was great!
As much as I love Linda and The Stone Poneys. This is very very good. Great vision and recording. This Lady can SING!!!
I think I'm wearing a groove out on this video, like I did with my vinyl..........Can't stop watching or listening to it........She really is just as gorgeous now as 20+ years ago. As somebody pointed out, love the eyes at the 22 second mark.
And, that voice mesmerizes me. Especially love the way she sings "Soooo, good bye"
Susanna Hoffs is tremendous!
She looks great!
I always enjoyed hearing her sing and it's great to see her working with Matthew Sweet.
I am a fan of his work too.
He is very talented too!
Excellent
god she's good. always loved her style .beautiful interpretation
I love this girl...Mrs. Hoff is an angel :)
Brilliant. Everything.
Beautiful rendition by a beautiful lady.
Last night after I'd rehearsed for about 15 hours in two days, I pulled this video up. My sweetie has heard me play and sing this tune hundreds of times. I begged her that that if she ever left me for another woman that it please be Suzanna Hoffs, lol. But she's not going anywhere.
Susanna will be hot at any age! Glad to see her still singing.
two thumbs up on the back up vocals!!.... and Susanna, was of course,... sublime!
This is perfect cool frothy pop music confection for a hot summer day! It should have been a huge hit!! Looooove it!!
The three albums of covers that Susanna and Matthew recorded together are MUST HAVES!
It's beautiful how Susanna no longer worries about those little sexy "slide glances" that she used in the 80s. She just gets inmersed in the song and just enjoys the moment and the interpretation of the music. She no longer is concerned with making something that "sells" but rather something of quality.
And that little raspiness that comes out in her voice on some notes sounds so awsome, and sexy. It's something that she's developed as she's grown older.
I've always wondered in that alternative universe, what would have happened if the Bangles hadn't broke up in 1989 and had continued a few more years instead of that 10 year hiatus.
Probably they won't survive on the grunge era but still make music nirvana almost took the whole 90s
She does those glances all through the video! 🤣
@@johnbriancatedrilla4028 what do you mean? I stumped at your comment...
@@youjoker9647 i meant the bangles can't compete on nirvana and green day in the 90s since it's the grunge era. Well if your a bangles fan and didn't like what i said don't worry im not fan of those 2 bands for me i appreciate all of their music
@@youjoker9647 if you're thinking my comment is hate toward the bangles no your wrong it's just the year 1990s was ruled by nirvana and greenday. i loved the bangles
This was a beautiful version- Thank You.
That was great.
I'll have to check out more music by this duo.
PS luv u Sue
oh man...this rendition is wicked...i'm 33 & I think I've had a crush on this woman since I was 5 years old
I will face it and embrace it! She is BEAUTIFUL at any age. And she's got the most incredible eyes in the history of American show business--right up there w/Liz Taylor's violet peepers. Such talent and beauty!
Let's applaud women who age gracefully, those who remain vital & true & proud and are all the sexier for being so comfortable in their own skin after age 50 (or 60 or 70): Jeanne Moreau, Charlotte Rampling, Lauren Hutton, Sela Ward, and of course, Helen Mirren. All gorgeous!
Irene Papas, Maureen O'Hara and Lena Horne, all aged very well, too. Oh yeah, Susanna is right there!! Beautiful!!😍
love it
This woman can sing anything Rock, Pop, Country it doesn’t matter...
Susanna,do Blue Bayou for me...your voice has matured to perfection,and your looks as always...lovely
WOW, I was wanting to practice this song today and stumbled upon this version. Sensational. thanks.
The harmonies are absolutely beautiful
she has a sweet voice....this song by the sone ponys has made me shed a tear as a kid its so sad....and great......... Thanks - GB
sweet yet raspy...I love it
what incredible talent
I definely love her version first heard it on a born stiller movie "The Heartbreak Kid"