Read a great review that pointed out how the clarity of their version enables us to get the words and how "the performances by Bowie and Freddie Mercury are “so exhilarating you get swept away in the high of that duet,” which might lead a listener to miss the power of their words. This version is intended to be more intimate." about sums it up. LOVING it...
Sunny, I was partying so hard in Los Angeles when this song came out in 1981/'82; I never heard nor cared about the lyrics in this. But now, at 67, I'm done dancing at a shallow party! This is 2020. And these lyrics screams it! What a miserable year! But I sure learned the lyrics!! Yep!
@@tedpittsinger9688 I agree TP. when Willie sings people listen. It used to be you didn’t talk when Willie sang. I still don’t. Willie is listening music.
For me this stirs up memories of first hearing Johnny Cash cover NIN's "Hurt". This cover arrives at a time when it is so needed and IMO greatly honors both original artists.
Exactly. Hearing Johnny Cash first sing "Hurt" 15 years ago (knowing his life) was a revelation ( as was his singing on "In My Life"). This is a similar time/space/experience bender. I'm 65 and so glad I'm still expanding my horizons a bit - I posted this on Facebook and my 34-year old daughter immediately posted "I came for the Karen O, I know you came for the Willie Nelson."
I gotta admit this is the last song I thought Willie would cover, but hey I like it. His voice is so iconic! 💗🤘🏼 Save Our Stages. It's the best therapy available.
A lot of the songs he covers are the last songs you think he would cover. :) He's always had a penchant for covering great songs regardless of genre. For someone who is such a great songwriter himself, it's interesting that he also does a lot of covers.
Nelson is a legend who can really add his own distinctive flavor to any song, no matter whose it was originally. Johnny Cash was the same way... legends all around. /no disrespect to Karen O, an excellent musician and artist in her own right
Sometimes going down that rabbit hole late at night is a good thing. I saw on Karen O’s web page that her cover with Willie Nelson of David Bowie’s collaboration with Queen’s “Under Pressure” was out. What an odd collaboration was my first thought; I could hardly imagine these two artists crossing paths let alone working together. They are completely different genres and generations. This is a truly haunting rendition of a song that I thought was perfect when the original artists released it. But Karen O and Willie Nelson raise the song to new levels here. The vocals shine through in ways that I’m sure have David Bowie and Freddie Mercury standing in awe with tears in their eyes. Karen O states on her web page about her choice of this song, “-I’ve heard this song countless times without processing the gravity of what Bowie and Freddie were singing about, maybe because their performances are so exhilarating you get swept away in the high of that duet.” and I couldn’t agree more. The musicianship in this version is still outstanding and a perfect accompaniment to these voices, but it is the expression of the lyrics that elevates this to the heavens.
Music is art and this was a beautiful rendition of the song, in their natural voices… not a copycat version. In any case, it looks like you loved the original so you must be a wonderful person.
Ooh my .. when Willie joins in, so do my tears begin This is so very choice.. oohoh touching my heart... soul... and pure emotions Thank you ... Thank you!
Willie can do anything with anybody!!! Got to admit get a little choked up . Don’t know if it is her beautiful voice or Willies calming effect. Just amazing!
Why can’t we give love one more chance? I hope we can stop the hate and realize that just because someone believes something different doesn’t mean they are a bad person. Thank you Karen O and Willie for spreading some positivity and love in this world that needs it so badly❤️
@@rabidgoon Yes, who you vote for does actually determine your moral value and I'm with you. The DJT followers don't want to face that morally they're on the wrong side of history so they say, "there are good people on both sides".
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” - James Baldwin
Its amazing how many collaborations Willie has done over the years. So many covers too. Many don't realize how unique he has been to the world of music...
I had a fight with my friend lately... what the hell are the covers for...I was the hater of them....only now I see what they can do with the song....like a re-marriage... the superb song can reveal its new layers ... thank you guys
The end of an era of music. Roger Miller, Glenn Campbell, Kris Kristofferson, the highwaymen to name of a few of those friends... Glad to see Willie still performing.
This gives me chills. As t the same time, it says something in a way that feels like it is coming from myself and from everyone else around me, but in a beautiful manner, everything we are afraid to say with one voice and aloud. It needed to be made.
Love them both so much! Just what we needed in such a difficult time with so much damn pressure. I have been lucky enough to see Willie 8 times now and Karen O once! Legends! ❤️ made my day!
This is sublime. From Trigger’s bassline to the clear, delicate delivery of Karen and Willie’s vocals, which blend so perfectly in spite of they’re lack of apparent similarity. And Willie singing about getting “higher, higher,” is just icing on the cake. This is the right way to cover a song. Stay true to the original, while discovering a whole new point of view and spirit within it.
Karen o. I love and appreciate you very much. As a solo artist and your work in yeah yeah yeahs is amazing and I highly regard you as one of the best songwriters from that era and now today. The amount of well written song and music you have made is deeply appreciated.
Interesting. I have been a Willie fan for over 40 years and continue to be amazed at his ability to surprise. My initial thought hearing this is that we may not have much more time with the Red Headed Stranger. This may be like his "Hurt".
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My favorite Queen song… covered by Willie Nelson? I needed this
Holy shit. The duet I never knew I needed.
Great reply!
RIGHT?!
Agreed
Don't worry everything is gonna be ok, Karen & Willie are here
Read a great review that pointed out how the clarity of their version enables us to get the words and how "the performances by Bowie and Freddie Mercury are “so exhilarating you get swept away in the high of that duet,” which might lead a listener to miss the power of their words. This version is intended to be more intimate." about sums it up. LOVING it...
Sunny, I was partying so hard in Los Angeles when this song came out in 1981/'82; I never heard nor cared about the lyrics in this. But now, at 67, I'm done dancing at a shallow party! This is 2020. And these lyrics screams it! What a miserable year! But I sure learned the lyrics!! Yep!
@@tedpittsinger9688 I agree TP. when Willie sings people listen. It used to be you didn’t talk when Willie sang. I still don’t. Willie is listening music.
@@tedpittsinger9688 never quit dancing at parties :)
Beautiful version
For me this stirs up memories of first hearing Johnny Cash cover NIN's "Hurt". This cover arrives at a time when it is so needed and IMO greatly honors both original artists.
I agree 100%
Exactly. Hearing Johnny Cash first sing "Hurt" 15 years ago (knowing his life) was a revelation ( as was his singing on "In My Life"). This is a similar time/space/experience bender. I'm 65 and so glad I'm still expanding my horizons a bit - I posted this on Facebook and my 34-year old daughter immediately posted "I came for the Karen O, I know you came for the Willie Nelson."
So true. Blessings to you, Chris.
I thought the same thing, except this time there is no one around to say this song is now yours.
Have you heard his cover of just breathe? Amazing
To the groovy looking guy Who recommended this song to me on the hiking trail after seeing my Willie TShirt, Thank You, friend🙏🏼❤️💪🏼👍🏽🌈🇺🇸
That's just beautiful ❤
I gotta admit this is the last song I thought Willie would cover, but hey I like it. His voice is so iconic! 💗🤘🏼 Save Our Stages. It's the best therapy available.
A lot of the songs he covers are the last songs you think he would cover. :)
He's always had a penchant for covering great songs regardless of genre. For someone who is such a great songwriter himself, it's interesting that he also does a lot of covers.
I hope it's not the last song he covers.
Nelson is a legend who can really add his own distinctive flavor to any song, no matter whose it was originally. Johnny Cash was the same way... legends all around.
/no disrespect to Karen O, an excellent musician and artist in her own right
once again music proves to be the greatest thing in the world . thank you Karen and Willie
A healing message from two beautiful very different voices.
Listened with open ears and didn't regret it
One of the last times I saw my dad was him and I Karaoke singing Pancho and Lefty. It's a memory I hope I never forget.
Thanks Willie.
Sometimes going down that rabbit hole late at night is a good thing. I saw on Karen O’s web page that her cover with Willie Nelson of David Bowie’s collaboration with Queen’s “Under Pressure” was out. What an odd collaboration was my first thought; I could hardly imagine these two artists crossing paths let alone working together. They are completely different genres and generations.
This is a truly haunting rendition of a song that I thought was perfect when the original artists released it. But Karen O and Willie Nelson raise the song to new levels here. The vocals shine through in ways that I’m sure have David Bowie and Freddie Mercury standing in awe with tears in their eyes.
Karen O states on her web page about her choice of this song, “-I’ve heard this song countless times without processing the gravity of what Bowie and Freddie were singing about, maybe because their performances are so exhilarating you get swept away in the high of that duet.” and I couldn’t agree more. The musicianship in this version is still outstanding and a perfect accompaniment to these voices, but it is the expression of the lyrics that elevates this to the heavens.
Ohhhhhhhh now I get why this is such a popular song. It literally changes everything for me. Gorgeous.
The people who disliked this didn’t mean to hit dislike, it’s just they were crying so much they couldn’t see what they were doing
No, it‘s just really bad.
Music is art and this was a beautiful rendition of the song, in their natural voices… not a copycat version. In any case, it looks like you loved the original so you must be a wonderful person.
Such a wonderful version you can really feel the power and emotions
Why can't we give love another chance....WHY.....LOVE LOVE LOVE....give it get it, it's all good.
Beautiful reimagining and perfect for these times.
I think Bowie would approve! 💕
I think Freddie would, too.
Better than life on mars.
@@deborahscofield6738 Karen o and freddy duet would have been sublime.
@@KCUFyoufordoxingme I wouldn’t go that far
I'm sure David would have loved it.
I thought I was the only one crying until I read the other comments. This was so needed in these crazy times. I love you both!
Get ready to cry some more on election night when Sleepy Joe and heels up Harris loses in a landslide. TRUMP 2020.
langhorneroad89 why don’t you give love one more chance.
Karen's voice... no words! 🧡🧡
Karen O, your voice makes me fall in love with every word.
Ooh my .. when Willie joins in, so do my tears begin
This is so very choice..
oohoh touching my heart... soul... and pure emotions
Thank you ... Thank you!
How does this exist? OMG this is a beautiful cover by two of my favorite artists on different parts of the music spectrum. LOVE IT!!!
It exists because, I reckon, there is still some beauty in the world.
how beautiful.
The world needs to hear Willie Nelson singing Freddy Mercury, right now, who knew?
Si scrive Freddie
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Actually he's singing more David Bowie's parts. :-)
Wise guy huh
Wasn't expecting to cry tonight, but here we are. Tears of hope, love and sympathy all on my cheeks.
More.....anything Willie Nelson....more, please.
She's the only Karen who's worth talking to my manager. 💃💅
Give 💓 give 🧡 give 💛 give 💜 give 💙 give 💚 give🖤 give 💗
Beautiful!!! Good Girls brought me here!
i HAVE NEVER LISTENED TO THIS SONG UNTIL THIS SONG PROPERLY UNTIL I HEARD THIS VERSION TONIGHT . I AM BLOWN AWAY.
Good Girls brought me here! 👏 👏 👏
Willie can do anything with anybody!!! Got to admit get a little choked up . Don’t know if it is her beautiful voice or Willies calming effect. Just amazing!
Why can’t we give love one more chance? I hope we can stop the hate and realize that just because someone believes something different doesn’t mean they are a bad person. Thank you Karen O and Willie for spreading some positivity and love in this world that needs it so badly❤️
people who support donald trump are either bad or ignorant people because trump is objectively awful. that's just the truth.
@@rabidgoon Yes, who you vote for does actually determine your moral value and I'm with you. The DJT followers don't want to face that morally they're on the wrong side of history so they say, "there are good people on both sides".
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” - James Baldwin
@@mmoder I HOPE YOU'VE WOKEN UP BY NOW LOL
Karen O, you make my heart bleed in colors I've never seen. 💔🧡💛💚💙💜 #Iconic
This is a glorious, poignant reimagining of this iconic song. I keep repeating it.
I love Willie for doing this. Between him and Neil Young, they give boomers a good name! Still making the world a better place through music.
Willie is so old that his kids are boomers like paula nelson. Hes part of the "silent generation" to him, boomers are wippersnappers
Willie Nelson ain't no Boomer
More like Moose TheDumbass
A beautiful take on a timeless classic
This is one of the prettiest covers ever! Phenomenal!!!
A beautiful act of synchronicity brought me here. Thanks God😉❤️
Me too 💗
willie just keeps on building on the giant legend that he is!
Thank you Karen and Willie for sharing this with the world.
muy belloooooo.....
Best version ever
"Love...Love is strange". Love your music Karen! Kocham Twoją muzykę!
Its amazing how many collaborations Willie has done over the years. So many covers too. Many don't realize how unique he has been to the world of music...
I had a fight with my friend lately... what the hell are the covers for...I was the hater of them....only now I see what they can do with the song....like a re-marriage... the superb song can reveal its new layers ... thank you guys
Ne tvrdoglavi ubuduce. ❤️
카렌 오
당신의 음악을 응원합니다.^^.
From SEOUL
Felt so good hearing it that i almost forgot its 2020
It isn’t.
Bowie would LOVE this!
An effective combo, Willie's careworn voice against Karen O's more pure, pleading tone.
Karen it is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.. Thank you for the emotions.
An unlikely pairing doing an unlikely song with beautiful results. Goddammit, I love music! Thank you, Karen O!
와 노래 진짜 좋다
요즘 매일 듣고 있어요
WONDERFUL Version!!!!!!! LOVE LoVe lOvE this.......
To try to imagine all the ‘good friends’ Willie must think about everyday, he’s the last of an entire generation of performers still around
The end of an era of music. Roger Miller, Glenn Campbell, Kris Kristofferson, the highwaymen to name of a few of those friends... Glad to see Willie still performing.
Perfect. The soundtrack to 2020 and 2021.....
Wow...this is so good. A whole new song.
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Wow. This is perfect for this time. It is perfect. So beautiful, contemplative and transcendent. Thank you for this! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This gives me chills. As t the same time, it says something in a way that feels like it is coming from myself and from everyone else around me, but in a beautiful manner, everything we are afraid to say with one voice and aloud. It needed to be made.
Beautiful. Thanks for the single (RDS 2021). Mr Willie Nelson is a legend.
Excellent duo, deux voix magnifiques, merci.
Love them both so much! Just what we needed in such a difficult time with so much damn pressure. I have been lucky enough to see Willie 8 times now and Karen O once! Legends! ❤️ made my day!
Jesus...I am weeping at this...I am at work guys! No one warned me!!! Good lord!
This is sublime. From Trigger’s bassline to the clear, delicate delivery of Karen and Willie’s vocals, which blend so perfectly in spite of they’re lack of apparent similarity. And Willie singing about getting “higher, higher,” is just icing on the cake.
This is the right way to cover a song. Stay true to the original, while discovering a whole new point of view and spirit within it.
Thank you Karen O and Willie Nelson. Just what this sore heart needed.
Karen O at it again 💗💗😍❤️🙏🏼
I am cryinggg. Thank you for this!!!
Me too!!
Holy blubfest, didnt know i had tears left, let alone enough to drown myself. pure aching beauty.
You are the best Karen!!!
Love it! 💖👍👏💐🙏🎹🎸🎶
We needed this right now 💕
Karen o. I love and appreciate you very much. As a solo artist and your work in yeah yeah yeahs is amazing and I highly regard you as one of the best songwriters from that era and now today. The amount of well written song and music you have made is deeply appreciated.
My song of the day. Save the world one song at a time.
In tears. beautiful. simply beautiful.
Interesting. I have been a Willie fan for over 40 years and continue to be amazed at his ability to surprise. My initial thought hearing this is that we may not have much more time with the Red Headed Stranger. This may be like his "Hurt".
His "Hurt" is his cover of the Scientist by Coldplay
@@siskohellkaiser94 Thanks for the tip. I have not heard that one, so I will check it out.
All the tingles. You two are wonderful.
I needed this song this song right now. Love one another unreservedly. This might be our last dance.
This is the first thing I've heard of Karen but she and Willie have my full appreciation!
You may know her from being the lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Check out "All Is Love" which was written for the Where The Wild Things Are film.
That's my favorite Karen O song.
why is this so sweet and gentle
Yes!!! I love this so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow, this is beautiful. I love Karen so much and Willie is an absolute legend.
Fantastic!
In love of your voice 4ever
Had doubts but it brought a tear to the eyes, just like the original .
I grew up with this song all my life. Thanks to you I’ve just heard it for the first time❤️😢
Wow!
Perfection! I've only heard 45 sec.....
Thank you both so so much for this love offering for the collective
I really like it. Very timely.
Amazing!!!!
fantastic!!!!!!!!
Unreal. So good.
Brought me to tears.
A beautiful version - honey to the ears - perfect.
Wow! This is absolute magic!!!!
This Fits so well. so so well. Oh my.
now this is top tier music that was never expected to be
Wow, awesome! 짱이예요:)
Great soundtrack! Love 💕 you.
Blended beauty and meaningful
💜🎼💜
I didn't know I needed this until I heard it. ❤️
I’m not crying , you’re crying. Bravo.
Beautiful.
I’m melting into the ground. 2020 isn’t all shit. ❤️❤️❤️