Mavis Staples + Jeff Tweedy - "You Are Not Alone" Acoustic

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @promitra9356
    @promitra9356 9 місяців тому +7

    Probably the best song Tweedy has written.

    • @stellaboulton9531
      @stellaboulton9531 6 місяців тому

      Beautiful Mr. Tweedy with his beautiful songs and Mavis' voice. Wow.

  • @nestorian9
    @nestorian9 12 років тому +114

    every time I think about just ending it all, I listen to this and decide to stick around a little longer.

    • @hang-sangitch
      @hang-sangitch 3 роки тому +11

      Don't give up my friend. Life is a gift amd profoundly beautiful ❤️

    • @isaiahperez8080
      @isaiahperez8080 2 роки тому +16

      I hope you're still here, wherever you are.

    • @Staffrog
      @Staffrog 2 роки тому +14

      I hope you're still with us. ❤️

    • @bmuhamad
      @bmuhamad 2 роки тому +8

      Stick around....😊🤠😎

    • @bmuhamad
      @bmuhamad 2 роки тому +5

      Great hanging out. Thanks.

  • @hapennysparrow
    @hapennysparrow Рік тому +11

    I felt this song from these two amazing artists down in my bones. I had to dance to it because I felt as if Jesus was singing through Mavis and Jeff's lyrics to me. He has said," I will never leave you nor forsake you." His promise has held me close for decades of loneliness and struggle. Thank you Mr.Tweedy for the words and tune, thank you Mavis for singing God's promise to all of the lonely ones listening.There are many of us that have been comforted by your gifts.

  • @SenorMysterioso
    @SenorMysterioso 3 роки тому +21

    Open up this is a raid. I want to get it through to you. You are not alone.
    One of the best lines ever

  • @charlietunes8871
    @charlietunes8871 Рік тому +7

    the more i listen to this, the more convinced I am this is the greatest thing ever

  • @natelogston
    @natelogston 14 років тому +9

    jeff tweedy has to go down as one of the best songwriters of our generation. put him right up there with dylan, young, whomever in my opinion.

  • @cynthialangley7338
    @cynthialangley7338 Рік тому +3

    ♥️♥️♥️Mavis!!!

  • @dreamwell2020
    @dreamwell2020 2 роки тому +6

    A huge gift we all got here.

  • @andrewblair255
    @andrewblair255 5 років тому +27

    Took my then 9 year old to see Dylan. Mavis opened. Been mesmerized ever since.

  • @1134ranch
    @1134ranch 2 роки тому +11

    This gives me chills every time I hear it, and see Mavis and Jeff Tweedy together!

  • @markusglaubit898
    @markusglaubit898 2 місяці тому +1

    A very important sign in this crazy times.....your are not alone - bless you and greetings from germany

  • @That_Stupid_Circle
    @That_Stupid_Circle 9 років тому +65

    OHMYGOSH! The chemistry between these two is so beautiful. Their souls are genuinely connecting. They're feeling it. The little exchanges and giggles (I LOVE where Mavis starts to sing her line early on "you're not alone" and kind of makes the "whoops!" face and they chuckle). This is an amazing example of the healing and uniting power of music. A middle aged white guy who played druggie rock n roll and an elderly black lady who sang gospel wouldn't be a likely pairing for some, but music transcends social barriers and finds common love. Truly beautiful in every way.

    • @Where_Is_Luna
      @Where_Is_Luna 7 років тому +4

      Well, Mavis Staples did almost marry Bob Dylan and they dated for 7 years or so in the 60s! It's too bad they never did much collaborative stuff.

    • @TheMartinmaskin
      @TheMartinmaskin 6 років тому +3

      Yeah I'm feeling it too! Also i just noticed that she messes up the lyrics after the guitar part, right around 2:55. And you can see in her face when she realizes what she just said and they're both having a little laugh and it all becomes even more beautiful. It seems like it makes them relax even more. A really great performance with such simple means. Loooove it!

    • @evanbritton4859
      @evanbritton4859 2 роки тому +5

      Have you ever listened to wilco? I wouldn't call them druggie rock n roll.

    • @zaneridings3789
      @zaneridings3789 2 роки тому +3

      @@evanbritton4859 I also thought this is an unfair label for Wilco, especially when you add in his ouevre from Uncle Tupelo too, I think he's got a strong emotional depth that "druggie rock and roll" diminishes.

    • @mcraft2240
      @mcraft2240 Рік тому

      I love Wilco. He definitely had several songs about drugs. It’s well documented about his earlier issues.

  • @markknight9922
    @markknight9922 2 роки тому +13

    This song is amazing, I live in a very large multi city area. Life is hard and i see things personally and on the news happen around me. This song makes me sure theres hope.

  • @ajamalx1693
    @ajamalx1693 14 років тому +42

    A once in a life time voice and personality! Blessed to have shared a stage with this legend! It is awesome to hear her sounding so great still! You can still bring it Mavis! You can't lose What God has for you... Keep using your gift my sister...

    • @McgarickWAstate
      @McgarickWAstate 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah, shes awesome...praise God!

    • @cynthiaracicot6502
      @cynthiaracicot6502 7 місяців тому +2

      In the throes of a divorce this song says everything you need to hear.

  • @barnrats7075
    @barnrats7075 Місяць тому

    Wow. You know that Jeff, a Bellville, Illonois native who really believes in the power of music, knows how lucky he is to be playing with Mavis.

  • @krafty2003
    @krafty2003 14 років тому +10

    I love this woman! This latest recording of hers is absolutely awesome. I listen to it almost everyday. I can't get enough it. God bless you, Mavis.

    • @stellaboulton9531
      @stellaboulton9531 7 місяців тому +1

      She is superb. And the wondrous Mr. Tweedy wrote this song for her.

  • @magdawhite2928
    @magdawhite2928 Рік тому +3

    You're not alone
    I'm with you
    I'm lonely too
    What's that song
    Can't be sung
    By two?
    A broken home
    A broken heart
    Isolated and afraid
    Open up this is a raid
    I wanna get it through to you
    You're not alone
    You're not alone
    Every night
    I stand in your place
    Every tear
    On every face
    Tastes the same
    A broken dream
    A broken heart
    Isolated and afraid
    Open up this is a raid
    I wanna get it through to you
    You're not alone
    An open hand
    An open heart
    There's no need to be afraid
    Open up this is a raid
    I wanna get it through to you
    You're not alone
    I wanna get it through to you
    You're not alone
    I'm gonna get it through to you
    You're not alone

  • @sydandtaytum
    @sydandtaytum 11 років тому +56

    i've heard this song so many times and it still makes me want to cry every time.

    • @fallingforgrey
      @fallingforgrey 6 років тому +1

      sydandtaytum same

    • @Brian-jg7tu
      @Brian-jg7tu 5 років тому +4

      This song goes straight to all my deepest pain and holds out an open hand.

    • @funwithFred
      @funwithFred 5 років тому +3

      Me, too. It helps me so much.......I love her.

    • @girlvid
      @girlvid 5 років тому +2

      Me too!

    • @Manicprogressive1
      @Manicprogressive1 3 роки тому +2

      I cry every time I listen to this song. I used it at end the movie I did for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Totally not appropriate for them; they’ve now been married for 60 years and my home wasn’t broken, but it is for my children.

  • @YannViseur
    @YannViseur 14 років тому +1

    Oh God, what a lesson to hyper produced artists with 120 tracks on the same song... Could cry, really...

  • @Carolynnin
    @Carolynnin 4 роки тому +14

    this is so beautiful and so perfect for this crazy time we're living in, where we are all staying apart so that we can eventually be together again. Thank you Mavis for your incredible voice, so genuine and motherly.

  • @vitaboy64
    @vitaboy64 14 років тому +6

    This is the best version. I feel the record and live versions with backup took away from this great song. Mavis phased the words just right here with pure feelings at the right time. Great songwriter and vocals. Don't get no better then this.

  • @PastorTimMusicFreak
    @PastorTimMusicFreak 14 років тому +3

    Can I start camping outside my local CD store on the night of September 13th? The world needs to hear Mavis Staples & Jeff Tweedy, a genuine antidote for fear and despair. Bring on the HOPE!

  • @Locksmiths-bristol
    @Locksmiths-bristol 2 роки тому +1

    WOW just wow...

  • @MrBothandNether
    @MrBothandNether 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You
    Spread The Word

  • @withfootnotes
    @withfootnotes 7 років тому +3

    I love her deep, deep voice and her deep, deep heart!
    Jeff Tweedy wrote it with her in mind to sing it, and she did it much justice!

  • @anitashore317
    @anitashore317 Рік тому +1

    I love this song. I love the album. So good.
    Luv you Miss Mavis

  • @siobahneire
    @siobahneire 14 років тому +1

    powerful. jeff tweedy wrote that. God bless Chicago.

  • @24beat8
    @24beat8 14 років тому +1

    If this song doesn't choke you up, your broken.

  • @bob11cav
    @bob11cav 14 років тому +17

    I LOVE THIS SONG AND THIS ACOUSTIC VERSION IS GREAT THANKS FOR REMINDING ME THAT AFTER BROKEN DREAMS AND BROKEN HEARTS I AM NOT ALONE I HAVE MAVIS SINGING I LOVE YOU MAVIS KEEP ON SINGING!

  • @PelleAndersson
    @PelleAndersson 13 років тому +7

    It doesn´t get much better than this! Totally amazing!

  • @AveIvy
    @AveIvy 13 років тому +1

    Sing it Mavis!!!!!!!!!!! Tell the world!

  • @deannederhoff
    @deannederhoff 7 років тому +1

    I could stand to listen to her and her style of music all day long

  • @Nosek8
    @Nosek8 6 років тому +5

    Pure beauty.... those lyrics....hard to explain what I am feeling right now

  • @finewest
    @finewest 14 років тому +4

    The most beautiful and touching song this side Amazing Grace... I got a couple tears...

  • @666slink
    @666slink 14 років тому +1

    A very moving song.

  • @detweilcny
    @detweilcny 12 років тому +1

    She's still got it. Talent and style

  • @seelamisra2183
    @seelamisra2183 10 років тому +20

    this song kills me.
    what a great pair they are.

  • @grifftrain
    @grifftrain 11 років тому +1

    two great underrated musicians getting together to jam is cool

  • @aitutaki50
    @aitutaki50 4 роки тому +1

    This song, as sung & played by this duet, is really special...I love the line...this is a raid...it's so powerful & poignant...Mavis Staples is such an iconic woman...I love her voice

  • @DigitalUniverseReviews
    @DigitalUniverseReviews 7 років тому +2

    Wow! I can feel my soul resonating and it feels good. Only just discovered this diamond after watching jools holland hootenanny 2017, you sing with the spirit of God and it's so peaceful to my soul to hear it. Loads of love from a white chap haha yes we have a soul too and like your's my love, we are all one .X

  • @GreatMooglyGoogly
    @GreatMooglyGoogly 3 роки тому +7

    Absolutely amazing!!!

  • @speedtroller
    @speedtroller 14 років тому +1

    One thing that REALLY Got to ME was this song. EXCELLENT!!!

  • @jzwalters7
    @jzwalters7 14 років тому +1

    double ditto. great soul

  • @RichLeduc
    @RichLeduc 10 років тому +8

    @JewlsR4ever... I feel it too.. I 'm listening over and over again, Her voice, her tone, her soul.... moves me like no other. Kudos to Tweedy for writing a powerful song that she just owns.
    Peace.

  • @fhiosat0
    @fhiosat0 11 років тому +9

    One of the most beautiful voices and souls ... love you Mavis!

  • @tishierkrisis
    @tishierkrisis 12 років тому +1

    Saw her a few years back in Oostende, Belgium. Unforgettable!

  • @noabaak
    @noabaak 4 роки тому +1

    A week before Christmas. New York. 2020.
    You're not alone
    I'm with you, I'm lonely too
    What's that song
    Can't be sung by two?
    A broken home, a broken heart
    Isolated and afraid
    Open up this is a raid
    I wanna get it through to you
    You're not alone
    You're not alone, every night
    I stand in your place
    Every tear on every face
    Tastes the same
    A broken dream, a broken heart
    Isolated and afraid
    Open up this is a raid
    I wanna get it through to you
    You're not alone
    An open hand, an open heart
    There's no need to be afraid
    Open up this is a raid
    I wanna get it through to you
    You're not alone
    I wanna get it through to you
    You're not alone
    I'm gonna get it through to you
    You're not alone

  • @heatherlynmusic
    @heatherlynmusic 14 років тому +1

    the tweedy and staples collaboration is a beautiful thing. love the song. love her voice. the production on the album is also so good. love what tweedy did with that.

  • @marshallandthefro
    @marshallandthefro 9 років тому +7

    'everyday' I hear this it makes me feel so warm. cheers Mavis :) Bluesfest Byron Bay 2 yrs ago tears of musical joy & the best Guitar tone of the festival!!!!

  • @unloadedjft
    @unloadedjft 14 років тому +5

    I really needed to hear this today. Thank you Mavis and Jeff.

  • @boxbrown
    @boxbrown 14 років тому +1

    oh man this song is SO beautiful.

  • @JewelsR4ever
    @JewelsR4ever 10 років тому +5

    Not quite sure why I'm tearing up.............maybe it's because this is just pure SINGING. From the heart and out the soul. Just beautiful!! I love you, Mavis!!

  • @NancyEMcGill
    @NancyEMcGill 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful soul.

  • @SillyManatee
    @SillyManatee 14 років тому +1

    I haven't been able to stop listening to this song since I saw them perform it on Colbert. It just really touched me. Makes you feel stronger threw the lonely times, sometimes.

  • @larshoneytoast1
    @larshoneytoast1 14 років тому +2

    These two were amazing live at the Rally! Im glad I can say I was there!

  • @jaybowcott
    @jaybowcott 14 років тому +1

    him doing this stuff with mavis is such a cool career project!!!

  • @remowilliams8
    @remowilliams8 14 років тому +1

    The only word that could describe this sing: Powerful.

  • @dostoyevesky12
    @dostoyevesky12 13 років тому +1

    This is as good as it gets

  • @shinigamiman1
    @shinigamiman1 14 років тому +1

    saw this on the colbert report and in my opinion this is a truly beautiful song

  • @AllMyMetaphorsx
    @AllMyMetaphorsx 11 років тому +2

    I love this song so much.

  • @renebil8013
    @renebil8013 10 років тому +4

    Direct rendition, clear, just singing and guitar!!

  • @theofanisbyzantineancestor
    @theofanisbyzantineancestor 12 років тому +2

    pure blues feeling! God bless you Mavis!

  • @sinatratube
    @sinatratube 7 місяців тому

    I love it. Just bought her version of Will the circle be unbroken” to study for an upcoming pop concert. Her recording rose above all others.

  • @davclapt
    @davclapt 8 років тому +9

    Mavis makes me feel all the possible things!

  • @Nunya37
    @Nunya37 9 років тому +8

    Mavis Staples singing is Heaven!

  • @americasfavoritesongwriter5159
    @americasfavoritesongwriter5159 3 роки тому +1

    America's Favorite Songwriter approves

  • @jillmeyer9651
    @jillmeyer9651 8 років тому +5

    Thank you Mavis...you got it through to me...thank you..

  • @loucat2779
    @loucat2779 Рік тому

    This is so pure and real. So not alone.

  • @ridin1550
    @ridin1550 13 років тому +1

    Way to shine a light!

  • @boognish666
    @boognish666 13 років тому +4

    She's such a surfer. Love it.

  • @cortesione
    @cortesione 9 років тому +35

    Thank you Mavis and Jeff. Simply beautiful.

  • @fureasteen
    @fureasteen 14 років тому

    We are not alone! Thank you from far east.

  • @captainfunnypants4214
    @captainfunnypants4214 6 років тому +1

    What a awesome voice.....and tweedy is just tweedy, like always

  • @mayassunto5128
    @mayassunto5128 6 років тому +1

    Voce a dir poco stupenda e graffiante! Basta chiudere gli occhi per sognare ascoltando questa canzone! Tanta roba! ❤️❤️😍😍🔝🔝

  • @applejack160
    @applejack160 2 роки тому +1

    Perfect 🥰

  • @PecktheTownCrier
    @PecktheTownCrier 9 років тому +4

    Lovely song. I'm playing this at my friend's wedding today!

  • @bcnca6203
    @bcnca6203 7 років тому +1

    Just what I need to hear. Thank you.God bess you all.

  • @mellowdeeandmee
    @mellowdeeandmee 9 років тому +9

    This is it! Acoustic guitar and a great voice. Thank you!!!

  • @traceymod
    @traceymod 5 років тому +1

    love love love Jeff Tweedy and Mavis Staples

  • @genevievedelaunay6118
    @genevievedelaunay6118 3 роки тому +1

    J'adore cette version très complice entre chanteuse et accompagnateur musical .

  • @MandaMosherMusic
    @MandaMosherMusic 14 років тому

    Mavis is beauty

  • @kanebess4169
    @kanebess4169 9 років тому +5

    My god, my god.. thank you for bringing this music to life.

  • @huzizach
    @huzizach 11 років тому +2

    Those loving Tweedy eyes!

  • @lizgreenspan4883
    @lizgreenspan4883 5 років тому +1

    This is great. Sing your heart Mavis

  • @eichgon
    @eichgon 10 років тому +3

    wow... sweetest melody and voice.

  • @zoldar2020
    @zoldar2020 12 років тому

    Saw Mavis last weekend in Dayton Ohio backing up Bonnie Raitt. Both women were fantastic and they even sang one together

  • @applemanuk
    @applemanuk 5 років тому +6

    Thank you for posting this absolute gem. Truly a magical performance by two amazing people.

  • @Toscabella
    @Toscabella 14 років тому +1

    Beautiful!

  • @robbiemccanndublin
    @robbiemccanndublin 14 років тому +1

    i love how mavis nearly comes in too early on 32 secs.great song great album.two legends together.

  • @fvtown
    @fvtown 14 років тому

    Great song. Thanks Colbert.

  • @RangeretteAgainstWar
    @RangeretteAgainstWar 10 років тому +7

    Pure feeling from both -- excellent.

  • @wirzel
    @wirzel 9 років тому +8

    thank you for that song already one of my all time favorites after finding it a week ago

  • @blantha01
    @blantha01 12 років тому

    shes so adorable.. cute as pie.. with a timeless voice. love this woman xxx

  • @dkyrus
    @dkyrus 14 років тому

    Mavis and Jeff will be on both Letterman (Tuesday) and Colbert (Wednesday) this week. Colbert one should be awesome!

  • @dankane90
    @dankane90 13 років тому +1

    two of my favorites

  • @stellaboulton9531
    @stellaboulton9531 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.

  • @Cathgjv
    @Cathgjv 14 років тому +2

    I love this so much. Beautiful music.

  • @mariocaffari5015
    @mariocaffari5015 4 роки тому +3

    A very nice song from Mavis, her * GREAT * voice is a long part of my life.........
    Please listen to her songs done with the whole Family " The Staple Singers " for < STAX > Records
    There you will find some * MILESTONES * in Music - History. ENJOY them
    Best wishes from Switzerland

  • @silviapinkner6786
    @silviapinkner6786 4 роки тому

    Happy birthday!!!😘🇧🇷

  • @larrylaudeman8130
    @larrylaudeman8130 8 років тому +1

    2016 , March,, can't hear it enough,, says alot in 3.5 mins, tweedy n Staples, should do more albums