I usually respect differences in matters of taste, but saying this is 'horrible' is like saying Hendrix f**ked up All Along the Watchtower. Lennon would have loved it -- all the haters need to check and see where their soul went! She kills it, and the slide guitar is monster.
Talk about an excellent version of this classic. just do not see enough of her and her work. The guitar work is really good too.She really makes this her own song. ....bc
A melhor versão depois de John Lennon, desculpe os demais, mas ela deu uma carga emocional e um arranjo que foi um arraso com essa guitarra, é Cyndi Lauper.
Awesome to see this vid! when they did this tribute on MTV, all of it was an impromptu effort days after his death, with additional artist still calling in to be apart of it when it was airing. Natalie Cole did "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". and rocked it! All the artist did what they could to pay tribute to John.
Wow, it's like this song was written about Cyndi's life. Abused at home, beaten by the nuns in Catholic school. And all the rest of the lyrics are so spot on as well. I bet she didn't have any difficulties feeling each word she sang on that stage. And I love it that she didn't try to copy the original, but did her own thing instead.
Does anybody know where I can find this whole tribute? I recorded it a long time ago but accidentally recorded over it. BTW check out Elton John covering Imagine
It's a really fresh take but it somehow has the spirit of Lennon.It has that rawness and Cyndi is into it. She did a great version of Joni Mitchells "Carey". Now she does the best version of Working Class Hero since...Lennons original. She's underrated. Woefully underrated!
Listen to the words. Lennon end by ask others to 'just follow me'. He never asked to 'just become me'. This is an anthem. That means others need to sing it, not copy it. At least she has the fortitude to try. Perhaps you are milesaboveu, but you'll be coming down fast with negativity like this. The best musician I know has perfect pitch, and I have never heard him give an unkind word about anyone who honestly tried to make music. Art is for sharing, especially this anthem.
I did this song with my band in the 80s. It's simple stylistically, but you can't do it mechanically, it's one of those songs that if you're faking it, it shows through and ruins everything. It's a hard song to do right, and we did pretty well with it. So the critics need to try to cut a little slack and try to understand that people like Lauper, Green Day, Faithfull, Bowie, etc. are doing a TRIBUTE, not a COVER.
Take this anyway you want but I personally think that very few American Singers - although there are many good ones out there, can get away with covering a Lennon song - you only have to listen to how Madonna murdered Imagine - to agree (mind you she also killed American Pie), but every cover I've heard Cyndi Lauper do is spot on! She is a fantastic singer!
Vangelisideras - Thank you for that. I've been trying for years to identify that guitarist. He's absolutely brilliant on this track. I know she's great, but this fella lifts the whole performance to a much higher level. BTW, Who is Tim Renwick? Do you know who he's played with? Just so skilled and confident. Tim, if you're reading this, you're a hero mate. Cheers.
I can return to this version of the song repeatedly and still get a chill. Lauper, who deserves all the fame Madonna got, makes this perhaps the best rendition of "Working Class Hero" I've ever heard. It beats out Marianne Faithfull's by the thinnest hair, and is right up there with Lennon's. She fills it with the desperation that the lyrics deserve. Excellent, excellent work.
![Marianne Faithfull - Working Class Hero [1995] (Live)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/yCn_6RBe0X4/mqdefault.jpg)
I remember watching this live as a child. It was great to see Cyndi Lauper work it. That lady knows how to rock.
Love this version - brilliant !
john lennon's works are timeless...like imagine, this song will live forever..!!!
I usually respect differences in matters of taste, but saying this is 'horrible' is like saying Hendrix f**ked up All Along the Watchtower. Lennon would have loved it -- all the haters need to check and see where their soul went! She kills it, and the slide guitar is monster.
Talk about an excellent version of this classic. just do not see enough of her and her work. The guitar work is really good too.She really makes this her own song. ....bc
The classic Lennon' song became as a ritual with this Cindi's version, she said at the end of her cover: " thanks John", an we say also "Thanks Cindi"
Rael Real NO She said Thank You and Thank You John
Your voice, Cyndi, cut like a knife in some sweating hand, and John feels so great. And the band is perfect for this.🌈🌛(from Jujuy,Argentina)
Thank God for giving us Cyndi Lauper.
cyndi amazes me everytime
Lead guitar is awesome.
to each his own ,but i think its the best cover of all.just love it
Dont you just love her spirit ! ......and her talent thanks Cindi
Cindy can hold Church with Working Class Hero
This is RAD!! to those who hate...just because it is different doesn't make it terrible.
Fascinante, me encanta....
A melhor versão depois de John Lennon, desculpe os demais, mas ela deu uma carga emocional e um arranjo que foi um arraso com essa guitarra, é Cyndi Lauper.
carlos magno Morais Concordo contigo. Cyndi Lauper é foda!
Check out The rendition with Jerry Williams, that one is hell of a version, from the bortom of his rock soul I promise you!
0:53 Olvidó la letra! Pero la interpretación es excelente!
Awesome to see this vid! when they did this tribute on MTV, all of it was an impromptu effort days after his death, with additional artist still calling in to be apart of it when it was airing. Natalie Cole did "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". and rocked it! All the artist did what they could to pay tribute to John.
I love this version by Cyndi !
❤ My Fav Ever 🎉
Cyndi and the Tin Machine Rock this song with Power!!!!! foo
There are alway 50-90 people who vote down great videos? WTF? Two thumbs up! PTxS
love it.
What a voice!!!
ME ENCANTA SU ESTILO
COOL!!!! NICE!!!! I LIKE it MUCH....
just great (a genius song in a genius cover!)
I remember seeing this on television years ago. God, I had such a crush on her!
Mostruosamente fantastica
My dad had this on VHS.
only heaven know how much i love her
wow Cindi..!!!!
Great cover. Love the energy of Cindi and the slide guitarist makes the song memorable. Anybody know his name?
Wow, it's like this song was written about Cyndi's life. Abused at home, beaten by the nuns in Catholic school. And all the rest of the lyrics are so spot on as well. I bet she didn't have any difficulties feeling each word she sang on that stage. And I love it that she didn't try to copy the original, but did her own thing instead.
@AlArZu No, I haven't lstened to either of those yet but shall find them and have a listen on your recommendations. Thanks!
amo a cyndi, canta muito..voz rara...
gran versión! ...y músicos notables como dave edmonds, tim renwick, el gran terry williams en batería y la infaltable jody linscott en percusión
WAW!
I didn't know Cyndi did a rendition of working class hero, i am addicted to Marianne's version i guess. This was kool!
Hey haters, Bob Dylan complimented her on this.
Where?
powerhouse!
What a treat in this week! This is quite the most stunning piece of music/theatre I have come across in ages. John would be thrilled!!!
Alright... nice!
LISTEN to John Lennon's version - THAT'S HOW it should be done.Although I still love Marianne's and Cyndi's versions....
tripplr thump!!! :)
anyone know how to get a better version? I mean better quality recording.
Allí está la diferencia con Madonna Cindi respira rock
y homenajea a Lennon el
genio del rock: DIOSA
This is one of my favorite songs! She sings it so well.
Cyndi works the animal and has the man hangin' on every proletarian word.She;s got the look! Cyndi foils the man.
Cyndi Lauper covering Marianne Faithful's cover of a John Lennon classic inspired by a Bob Dylan tune. All four unique and powerful musical souls!
I remember watching this years ago, and it wowed me big time! I love this woman's voice.
@TThom2 which version is "not comparable or in the same weight class" as whom?
LOVE!!!
STILL one of my favorite renditions of this song. Go Cyndi. Awesome voice.
Luv my girl! Always.
@xs1yamaha se llama Jody Linscott, gran percusionista...a girado también con Mike Olfield y como tu dices con los Who entre otros; saludos!
now this is how to do a cover tune! green day should do some woodshedding with this vid to see what they missed
fucking great! JL b proud
Does anybody know where I can find this whole tribute? I recorded it a long time ago but accidentally recorded over it. BTW check out Elton John covering Imagine
What a brilliant cover!
Superb performance, wonderful song
This is the best cover! The music is wonderful it really rocks!
love this!
cyndi is so cool....
That was SWEET!!
It's a really fresh take but it somehow has the spirit of Lennon.It has that rawness and Cyndi
is into it. She did a great version of Joni Mitchells "Carey". Now she does the best version of
Working Class Hero since...Lennons original. She's underrated. Woefully underrated!
WoW Cyndi's emotions come thru, beautiful job
Listen to the words. Lennon end by ask others to 'just follow me'. He never asked to 'just become me'. This is an anthem. That means others need to sing it, not copy it. At least she has the fortitude to try. Perhaps you are milesaboveu, but you'll be coming down fast with negativity like this. The best musician I know has perfect pitch, and I have never heard him give an unkind word about anyone who honestly tried to make music. Art is for sharing, especially this anthem.
סינדי לאופר ידעה להכנס בדיוק ללב השיר וזעקה אותו בדרכה היחודית כפי שרק היא יודעת.
I did this song with my band in the 80s. It's simple stylistically, but you can't do it mechanically, it's one of those songs that if you're faking it, it shows through and ruins everything. It's a hard song to do right, and we did pretty well with it. So the critics need to try to cut a little slack and try to understand that people like Lauper, Green Day, Faithfull, Bowie, etc. are doing a TRIBUTE, not a COVER.
I love this. It's powerfull.
oh my god, thelarzter, agreed.
god damn.
Live it. So true. Occupy, Occupy!
Take this anyway you want but I personally think that very few American Singers - although there are many good ones out there, can get away with covering a Lennon song - you only have to listen to how Madonna murdered Imagine - to agree (mind you she also killed American Pie), but every cover I've heard Cyndi Lauper do is spot on! She is a fantastic singer!
scary song of all times
She is a goddess, goosebumps when she sings. Her band kicks ass as well.
Anyone who can sing acapella in a large venue and pull it off is a great singer. I've seen Cyndi do that in the eighties. What a voice!
They did a great job on this song, but...anyone know who her band members are? They are all really amazing.
Cyndi has one of the best voices in pop music still today. I love her cover of this!
Nice work, Cyndi has style and does a great job with this classic Lennon song.
Good to see Dave Edmunds too.
i love cyndi!! every song she makes are amazing ay
this is pretty cool too! that was nice of her!
As someone said. There is a version that tops all. Jerry Williams.
Great version !
Search 1990 "IMAGINE" tribute.
Interpretation with soul!!!
@faughiii Glad to find someone else who thinks like i do about this!!
She is a goddess, goosebumps when she sings.
Cyndi looks really beautiful.. simply she´s great
when was this?
THANK KIDDO
ela disse Brasil
Who is that slide guitarist??? Unbelievable!!!
Murray Reiss Tim Renwick
Vangelisideras - Thank you for that. I've been trying for years to identify that guitarist. He's absolutely brilliant on this track. I know she's great, but this fella lifts the whole performance to a much higher level. BTW, Who is Tim Renwick? Do you know who he's played with? Just so skilled and confident. Tim, if you're reading this, you're a hero mate. Cheers.
@Katmarie100 yea Madonna didnt do well on Imagine, but she did do very good on American Pie!! even don mclean said that he liked her version.
Anyone??? Who is that guitarist? He's brilliant. Anyone???
WHO is the guitarist and who's he played with??????? Please. Anyone?????????
I can return to this version of the song repeatedly and still get a chill. Lauper, who deserves all the fame Madonna got, makes this perhaps the best rendition of "Working Class Hero" I've ever heard. It beats out Marianne Faithfull's by the thinnest hair, and is right up there with Lennon's. She fills it with the desperation that the lyrics deserve. Excellent, excellent work.
more like the faithful version
Lauper is gorgeous. And she is especially beautiful here. And this tune suits her voice perfectly
who's the guitarist? he good
Is it the guitarist from Queen. I'm not sure but it looks like it to me!