07/04/23, I'm having a quiet drink with my headphones on listening to this. I have a lump in my throat and I'm trying to hold the tears of joy and appreciation at bay, people may think I'm sad, or mad, or both. This sing lifts my spirits
Trust me, I get it. Have loved her since college and heard this song for the first time in 1976, which is the year it came out in the United States. Been a fan of Joan ever since.
I was brought up with her from my parents and i genuinly dont understand how she isnt recognised as was of the best female artist is soul/rock ever, she has literally ALWAYS been incredible, and those tones she brought out in the 70's/80/s oh my god, im taken every time, nearly to tears sometimes and im barely a soft dude lol
@@cedricbiyela2831 No, look at at the star status of so many black female singers in blues, soul, R&B, pop etc...The issue is probably her music didn't fit into a genre that would have put her on the charts.
I'm 70. I've been there & got many T shirts but this song, especially this extraordinary live version, reduces me to tears - evey time. And I'm not afraid to admit it.
it has changed but because she's such an amazing musician she's tweaked the song to fit her voice and its changes. In some ways I think the age in her voice suits her songs better now than it did in 1976.
Her voice has changed considerably actually. In the 70s it was a higher mezzo voice, but in the 21st century it is solidly a contralto. This is actually the same key as she performed it in ‘75 and on: E major. But she has adapted it to fit her voice more and she has worked her voice around to ease through these passages, as her voice most fiercely and easily allows now. It’s a beautiful thing.
This amazing song carries everyone's emotions back to a happier time. I used to pick my girlfriend up from work, and one dark cold rainy Liverpool night as I was driving home with her this was playing on the radio. Every time I hear it I'm back in that car with Cathy beside me. Oh how I wish time could stand still and I could hug her again. I'm still hopeful that one day I'll see her and we can catch up over a coffee. The sax solo gets me every time. Such a great song that takes me back to a happy 'in love' feeling. Thank you Joan Armatrading xxx.
You see skonny it was 84 and we lived in London we used to make love listening to this song since than I still dream of her and I know that before I'll die I have to see her once again and than go
I noticed that a lot of people in the crowd were crying, or trying not to. I'm sitting here sobbing. I've not had it good lately and this song has brought it out. EDIT..the only woman I have ever loved came back to me after 24 years away and is going to marry me again, we couldn't be any happier. ❤ Hold on to your dreams. Thanks for the likes and comments. 😊
AGREED and I'm showing mine too and proud of it. Yes, Phoebe, Rikki, Joni, Joan, Suzanne Vega belongs there as well, and of course, anyone else I left out.
In the audience I see grey haired people, pre-teens, and every age in between. They all have a look of rapture as they appreciate this beautiful talent.😍😍😍😍💖
I don't know whether to laugh, cry, do a dance or just rip my clothes off and jump in the lake but whatever I do it was because of her music and its power to make me glad to be alive. Thanks Joan you talented devil :)
This woman is the BEST OF THE BEST She should have been more famous than any female artist There is no one that could compare to her No Brittany spears No Beyoncé No Taylor swift No Joan is just beyond perfection She should have been bigger She never got the world wide fans she deserved She is the GREATEST singer songwriter guitarist that ever existed TY Joan I loved you from a teenager to now in my 60s
One of the finest singer songwriters of all time. Her lyrics are intelligent and powerful. Her musicianship is astonishingly original. She is a timeless talent and a gift to the world.
Joan is just off the charts original. Original is really the true test of art. In addition, it still feels fresh all this time later. Extraordinary talent liek this commands respect.
Just amazing! I feel bad for the younger generations not only never having deeply felt, complex pop music to reel to, but also not even being much into music now that it's commoditized, de-monetized, and not being as addictive as video games. I'm glad I was alive for peak music.
I discovered Joan in around 1979. Her recordings have always been excellent quality, her voice expressive. When I first heard you Joan I became a fan! Thank you for your contribution to music.
i really admire, and am inspired by the older generations connection to music. they always seem so much more lost in the moment, no phones or any distractions, just complete immersion in whats happening right before them. eyes closed, hands up just.. being there. shoutouts to the baby boomers
It saddens me when the younger generation display a sea of phones and don't live in the moment. I remember amazing gigs from 40 years ago and still embrace the mesmerising uniqueness of a live performance.
I met her in New Zealand she happened to be on tour supporting a Band I was a roadie then I grew up with my mama playing this lady all my kid life with many others I'm a 70s baby so yeh lol I didn't know she was at this gig and my bro who was also my boss knew how much I loved this woman and her music he pulled me aside and said bro for the support band you don't have to work just watch at first I was like whos is she? her appearance had changed to what I remember then she played love and affection I was like WTF!! and died hahaha enjoyed every moment of her set didn't even care about the main act after her hahaha
Magnificent, especially after having just watched her performing it in 1976, a shy little thing with the voice of an angel, which just got richer over time. And that 12-string kicks ass.
I've discovered this woman through my English wife years ago and never looked back. The quality and soul level of her music is amazing. You can't mass produce this, it's there or it's not.
You and me both ! . . .Unlike other artists, Joan's like a fine wine. I was expecting her to be a shadow of her former self but this performance had even more richness and depth, absolutely brilliant !
Pure talent unchanged by the years, others like her such as Tracy Chapman are the same. We need these artists back in the media and inspiring young artists.
I,m 48 now and i can still remember my Mum and Dad dancing to this song in our Kitchen while my brothers and me were waiting for our tea when we were kids. We knew it was a good song all the same. Leeds 1982
where is these kind of music nowadays, or it is that i am getting to old? Beautifull played Joan , you got your heart at the right place, i love it .Tears in my eyes
That was one amazing performance. I have only recently "discovered" her music, what a waste of time of not having her music in my life all these years.
I am just an inheritor of this music, having been born years after she made these songs...but Christ...what a talent. I have many old vinyl's in my attic and I intend to buy a record player just to hear them, this will be on the top of my pile.
There is absolutely nobody like her in the UK. She can rock. She can sing the tenderest of love songs….her own. Superb musicians surround her . Every album a stunner. Near 50 years of brilliance. Thank you for posting ……..btw, she has her first symphony being performed in the Autumn this year. I’ll be there.
I saw somebody's granny in the crowd which just goes to show the legacy of fans young and old that Joan has attracted over the years. Classic song, When i first heard this song it captivated me instantly.
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07/04/23, I'm having a quiet drink with my headphones on listening to this. I have a lump in my throat and I'm trying to hold the tears of joy and appreciation at bay, people may think I'm sad, or mad, or both.
This sing lifts my spirits
10/03/24, doing the exact same thing. May your spirits continue to be lifted my friend
Trust me, I get it. Have loved her since college and heard this song for the first time in 1976, which is the year it came out in the United States. Been a fan of Joan ever since.
@@JamesHarris-hl2bm Me too, day one fan - sixties noow and wow she renews my faith in this crazy world
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Your not sad at all …I get the same feelings also ❤❤
This amazing artist never got the kind of recognition that she deserved...
I was brought up with her from my parents and i genuinly dont understand how she isnt recognised as was of the best female artist is soul/rock ever, she has literally ALWAYS been incredible, and those tones she brought out in the 70's/80/s oh my god, im taken every time, nearly to tears sometimes and im barely a soft dude lol
Like Tim Buckly, Nick Drake, Nico, and Laura Nyro before her.
I respect your opinion, I understand where it's coming from, but it's not accurate. Look at the catalogue, the videos, the fans.
love to listen and to see her singing and playing
danced to her music years ago
she has got much recognition (from me)
@@cedricbiyela2831 No, look at at the star status of so many black female singers in blues, soul, R&B, pop etc...The issue is probably her music didn't fit into a genre that would have put her on the charts.
I'm 70. I've been there & got many T shirts but this song, especially this extraordinary live version, reduces me to tears - evey time. And I'm not afraid to admit it.
Yep. Learned of this ladies music in carolina. Bless that DJ's heart!
Me too Paul, me too.
@@DavidTxxxx And me.
Me too 74young
Never got the t shirt but resonates over the years, that it was special to young love
The voice has not changed in 45yrs, she has really stayed away from musician's troubles
How is that possible? But , yes it's true
it has changed but because she's such an amazing musician she's tweaked the song to fit her voice and its changes. In some ways I think the age in her voice suits her songs better now than it did in 1976.
It has changed but not much
Her voice has changed considerably actually. In the 70s it was a higher mezzo voice, but in the 21st century it is solidly a contralto. This is actually the same key as she performed it in ‘75 and on: E major. But she has adapted it to fit her voice more and she has worked her voice around to ease through these passages, as her voice most fiercely and easily allows now. It’s a beautiful thing.
True
I can't believe I'm a 52 year old man and this song creases me up so much i cry everytime I listen to it
This amazing song carries everyone's emotions back to a happier time. I used to pick my girlfriend up from work, and one dark cold rainy Liverpool night as I was driving home with her this was playing on the radio. Every time I hear it I'm back in that car with Cathy beside me. Oh how I wish time could stand still and I could hug her again. I'm still hopeful that one day I'll see her and we can catch up over a coffee. The sax solo gets me every time. Such a great song that takes me back to a happy 'in love' feeling. Thank you Joan Armatrading xxx.
My dad played in a band
You see skonny it was 84 and we lived in London we used to make love listening to this song since than I still dream of her and I know that before I'll die I have to see her once again and than go
Heart-warming story. I can empathize.
Great story….if only.
Good story Skonny... I have a feeling your gonna to see Cathy again for that hug one day :) x
To Joan, with love and affection.
I noticed that a lot of people in the crowd were crying, or trying not to. I'm sitting here sobbing. I've not had it good lately and this song has brought it out.
EDIT..the only woman I have ever loved came back to me after 24 years away and is going to marry me again, we couldn't be any happier. ❤ Hold on to your dreams. Thanks for the likes and comments. 😊
Difficult times these days. Hope you're feeling better now, xx
Hello hope things are better for you now x
Joan makes humanity real. We feel. We are feeling loving animals. Cry. Show some emotion. Incredible
Hope all is well now. X
I'm sat at home watching it, with a lump in my throat, just because of how amazingly perfect it is....
Hope you're doing much better now
I got lost down a rabbit hole last night and found this WONDERFUL WOMAN. I feel so late. I have this on repeat
Wow I’m in tears, what a blessing, Joan, Phoebe Snow, Rikki Lee Jones, Joni Mitchell,.....showing my age I know 🤠🍻
It doesn’t show age. It shows good taste!
AGREED and I'm showing mine too and proud of it. Yes, Phoebe, Rikki, Joni, Joan, Suzanne Vega belongs there as well, and of course, anyone else I left out.
The crowd gave her so much love ❤
In the audience I see grey haired people, pre-teens, and every age in between. They all have a look of rapture as they appreciate this beautiful talent.😍😍😍😍💖
I don't know whether to laugh, cry, do a dance or just rip my clothes off and jump in the lake but whatever I do it was because of her music and its power to make me glad to be alive. Thanks Joan you talented devil :)
+comprehensiveboy Well said. Couldn't have said it or thought of it- better. tx. She is a gift of peace !
Ha! Same 😂
How bloody amazing is Joan Armatrading??
I never even heard of Joan until a few days ago on an old episode of SNL. Very glad I discovered her!
She's way under the radar for some reason, unfortunately... She's a very talented musician... ♥️🇺🇦🇺🇸👊
She still has it after all these years...
This is what we call music
The applause blows me away. Shows a helluva lot of love and affection.
People look mesmerised watching and hearing her
The silence of the crowd whilst she's playing. Respect.
Love this lady, beautiful music and lyrics. She has a beautiful soul
After all these years? Wow Mrs. Armatrating You still have the edge! Respect!
This woman is the BEST OF THE BEST
She should have been more famous than any female artist
There is no one that could compare to her
No Brittany spears
No Beyoncé
No Taylor swift
No Joan is just beyond perfection
She should have been bigger
She never got the world wide fans she deserved
She is the GREATEST singer songwriter guitarist that ever existed
TY Joan I loved you from a teenager to now in my 60s
that little boy must have some great parents; exposing him to such genius!!!
One of the finest singer songwriters of all time. Her lyrics are intelligent and powerful. Her musicianship is astonishingly original. She is a timeless talent and a gift to the world.
Joan is just off the charts original. Original is really the true test of art. In addition, it still feels fresh all this time later. Extraordinary talent liek this commands respect.
I love how much the crowd were involved. Great clip.
How to construct a song! work of art! awesome!
Loved you for the past 35 years Joan. Always.
Joan is one of the musical greats without question.
song literally brought me to tears
The best song writer ever ............ Bless you Joan xxxx
Wendy Alexander It is a beauty. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Some Songs. Have gone beyond being Song's. They're something else. This is one of those.
Joan renews my faith in humanity after all these years.. Thank you Momma
Best live act I have ever seen . 2hrs of pure heaven
Saw magical Joan at State theatre Sydney,love love love
...a REAL singer/song writer from back in the day. And she a damn fine guitarist too! What a legend.
Just amazing! I feel bad for the younger generations not only never having deeply felt, complex pop music to reel to, but also not even being much into music now that it's commoditized, de-monetized, and not being as addictive as video games. I'm glad I was alive for peak music.
I'm just having a coffee and a joint, and this brings a tear to my eye. TUNE!
I discovered Joan in around 1979. Her recordings have always been excellent quality, her voice expressive. When I first heard you Joan I became a fan! Thank you for your contribution to music.
A class act from Joan Armatrading .great song .This was in the charts in September 1976 .I have been a fan since .
She still has full vocal range. Definitely my favourite song by her. And her classic 12 string guitar! thanks for posting
Would you even think think came out in the 70’s. Timeless
‘If I can feel the sun in my eyes and the rain on my face… why can’t I.. feel… Love’ . This gets me so deep and I cry every time. Such beautiful words
For me, it's "Sing me another love song, but this time with a little dedication!" mmmm indeed!
Sheer Brilliance 32 yrs after this song was released! Thank you Joan!
I second that. Probably the best song ever.
I always see JA as that little diamond that everyone missed..except me...PEACE!
i really admire, and am inspired by the older generations connection to music. they always seem so much more lost in the moment, no phones or any distractions, just complete immersion in whats happening right before them. eyes closed, hands up just.. being there.
shoutouts to the baby boomers
Robert you beautiful soul ❤️
It saddens me when the younger generation display a sea of phones and don't live in the moment. I remember amazing gigs from 40 years ago and still embrace the mesmerising uniqueness of a live performance.
I met her in New Zealand she happened to be on tour supporting a Band I was a roadie then I grew up with my mama playing this lady all my kid life with many others I'm a 70s baby so yeh lol I didn't know she was at this gig and my bro who was also my boss knew how much I loved this woman and her music he pulled me aside and said bro for the support band you don't have to work just watch at first I was like whos is she? her appearance had changed to what I remember then she played love and affection I was like WTF!! and died hahaha enjoyed every moment of her set didn't even care about the main act after her hahaha
My all time favourite song❤im introduced to amatrading by my girlfriend ❤love dis song deeply 🙏💯
Timeless ❤
LOVE THIS WOMAN'S SINGING!!!!!
This reminds me of my Mum, so much. Love it.
i have never seen this woman live, but after this i fill that i have
I just watched her Top of the Pops 1976 rendition of the same song - in all those years her voice hasn't aged a day. Just beautiful.
I can't believe how good this is
Magnificent, especially after having just watched her performing it in 1976, a shy little thing with the voice of an angel, which just got richer over time. And that 12-string kicks ass.
i think we where at the same consert. I was 13 on a schooltrip to London from Norway.
555 what a blessed voice
Carn't get enough of this ... class
I've discovered this woman through my English wife years ago and never looked back. The quality and soul level of her music is amazing. You can't mass produce this, it's there or it's not.
Yup
My English friend introduced me to Joan's music, as well.
Still makes me cry
You and me both ! . . .Unlike other artists, Joan's like a fine wine. I was expecting her to be a shadow of her former self but this performance had even more richness and depth, absolutely brilliant !
This performance 👌 i can’t stop coming back
Pure talent unchanged by the years, others like her such as Tracy Chapman are the same. We need these artists back in the media and inspiring young artists.
I see her, mid-April, in Albany, NY. I'm thrilled. It's been a dream for almost 4 decades. Finally, coming true.
Worth the wait?
Lifetime Achievement award today for Joan the superstar!
Love this song so much! For more than 30 years now x
Barbie Stroud I love any song by Joan Armatrading any time anywhere any day. She simply does it for me, South Africa
I've always loved this one. Kind of knocks the wind out of me, both the verses and her voice
My womanhood started with her songs
oh Miss Joan you bring back memories, thanks
I,m 48 now and i can still remember my Mum and Dad dancing to this song in our Kitchen while my brothers and me were waiting for our tea when we were kids. We knew it was a good song all the same. Leeds 1982
Yeah bought the first album the day it came out been a fan ever since .
As talented as prince. Can play all instruments and a fantastic song writer.. we love you Joan xx
Lyrics
I am not in love
But I'm open to persuasion
East or West
Where's the best
For romancing
With a friend
I can smile
But with a lover
I could hold my head back
I could really laugh
Really laugh
Thank you
You took me dancing
'Cross the floor
Cheek to cheek
But with a lover
I could really move
Really move
I could really dance
Really dance
Really dance
Really dance
I could really move
Really move
Really move
Really move
Now if I can feel the sun
In my eyes
And the rain on my face
Why can't I
Feel love
I can really love
Really love
Really love
Really love
Really love
Love love love love
Love love love love
Now I got all
The friends that I want
I may need more
But I shall just stick to those
That I have got
With friends I still feel
So insecure
Little darling I believe you could
Help me a lot
Just take my hand
And lead me where you will
No conversation
No wave goodnight
Just make love
With affection
Sing me another love song
But this time
With a little dedication
Sing it, sing it
You know that's what I like
Once more with feeling
Give me love
Give me love
Give me love
Love
Written by Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading • Copyright © Universal Music Publishing Group
Fantastic lyrics
Lord have mercy!! The Angels are dancing and weeping!
Onions in the eyes, lump in the throat. Beautiful. ♥
I just watched her on ITV This Morning , had to come listen to this amazing song👌
Hold on a min I never knew that I loved Joan armatrading but I do this song was beautiful xxx
Joan Armatrading has a fabulous voice.
where is these kind of music nowadays, or it is that i am getting to old? Beautifull played Joan , you got your heart at the right place, i love it .Tears in my eyes
Now that was totally, utterly amazing
Completely timeless! I appreciate this more today than ever.....
The much loved, one and only, Joan Armatrading.
Brilliant appreciation from the crowd during the sax solo. Brilliant performance.
Matchless perfection, a beautiful song from a beautiful soul.
Love this so much. Makes more sense to me now...being older
It's one of those songs that bites into your heart and will never let you forget it.
Thank you You Tube for such a great experience. Supreme artist, beautiful song!
I got dust in my eyes watching this vid. Thank you for the upload.
Joan Armatrading is the greatest female vocalist I have ever heard. We caught up with her in Edinburgh Scotland...
BREAKS MY HEART THIS GIRL.
That was one amazing performance. I have only recently "discovered" her music, what a waste of time of not having her music in my life all these years.
I wish I had been there. What a beautiful woman.
I am just an inheritor of this music, having been born years after she made these songs...but Christ...what a talent. I have many old vinyl's in my attic and I intend to buy a record player just to hear them, this will be on the top of my pile.
Whats with the silly hat you moron lol
She is the best lik joan amatrading
Wow saw Joan in Newport fantastic xxxx
There is absolutely nobody like her in the UK. She can rock. She can sing the tenderest of love songs….her own. Superb musicians surround her . Every album a stunner. Near 50 years of brilliance. Thank you for posting ……..btw, she has her first symphony being performed in the Autumn this year. I’ll be there.
a favorite song of mine ever since "Brothers" debut....Chinese Theatre, Hollywood...(76-7?)
Beautiful performance, magical voice, brilliant soul ` love yehh
& Ohhh tha Sax
Восторг и восхищение! Жемчужина музыкального ис кусства! Сейчас таких не делают, увы...🥰🤩🎉
Complete talent so superb pleasure to have grown up with so much quality 🙏🙏🙏🙏
This is an especially strong performance, which is only bolstered by seeing so many people in the audience so moved with emotion. Absolutely lovely.
My father really introduced me to some really good music!! At 25 this is the kind of music i live for!!!!!!!!! Love this woman
I saw somebody's granny in the crowd which just goes to show the legacy of fans young and old that Joan has attracted over the years. Classic song, When i first heard this song it captivated me instantly.