Joan Armatrading - It Could Have Been Better

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance to "It could have been better" by Joan Armatrading

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  • @paulmcintyre4235
    @paulmcintyre4235 Місяць тому +1

    Perfection, the song choice the dancing the editing. Just perfection.

  • @maryjeanbujdos8982
    @maryjeanbujdos8982 6 років тому +45

    Oh my.... the number of comments to this song and video is overwhelming... I am moved that so many people share this masterpiece. We all own it together. How beautiful.

    • @jane4526
      @jane4526 3 роки тому +3

      Yes, it is a masterpiece!

    • @JaniceWard-oe7od
      @JaniceWard-oe7od Рік тому

      Thankyou for this beautiful piece of music and movement together they simply flow💕

  • @rtoloughlin7170
    @rtoloughlin7170 2 місяці тому +2

    This is UA-cam at its best.

  • @sabinebultel3041
    @sabinebultel3041 4 роки тому +12

    my feelings were frozen, then I heard your music and everything in me dissolved and started to live and love again

  • @laurienedvin2384
    @laurienedvin2384 4 роки тому +24

    How hauntingly beautiful. Taking Joan Armatrading’s voice and song as accompaniment to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’ excerpts of dance, to match its rhythm so well ... it is truly genius. I play it and listen to it and watch it over and over and over again. And have sent this as a gift to both my mother and a friend for their birthdays.

  • @asimovone
    @asimovone 4 роки тому +15

    Poetry in motion absolute magic by Joan,she shows us her impressive vocal range.

  • @dixonmole
    @dixonmole 11 років тому +20

    Oh my God... shivers down the spine. I'd forgotten all about this song and the memories it brings back. The 70's were my teen years and this song evokes all the joys and heartaches, tears and laughter of that period in my life. Thank you so much for this.

  • @simnikiwehlatshaneni6765
    @simnikiwehlatshaneni6765 6 років тому +12

    I love you Joan Armatrading. I'm so honored I once spoke to you on the phone - it was for work so you wouldn't even remember, let alone read this comment on some guy's UA-cam

  • @Arc_Luena
    @Arc_Luena 6 років тому +13

    This is an exceptional song, incredibly moving.

  • @SpiralX-859
    @SpiralX-859 Рік тому +3

    This song incapsulates some of the deepest emotions of love. It does so in simple words and it does so more than once, making it an extraordinary experience.

  • @roseannepace508
    @roseannepace508 2 роки тому +2

    The best concert I ever attended, the most thrilling, was seeing Joan Armatrading in a small venue in Pennsylvania, the United States. This was several years ago but I think about that joy til this day.

  • @laurienedvin2384
    @laurienedvin2384 5 місяців тому +2

    How on 🌏! EARTH DID THEY COME UP WITH THIS!!!!!! Ingenious, manically, hauntingly beautiful !

  • @richardwhitten2633
    @richardwhitten2633 2 роки тому +7

    Absolute perfect pairing of song and video. Totally mesmerizing. Even when I listen to this song on other media, I see this video playing in my head. Great vision.

  • @DezleySD7
    @DezleySD7 10 років тому +29

    it doesn't get any better than this

  • @wmw4339
    @wmw4339 8 років тому +30

    listening to this makes you think (feel) you are in a different world...enchanting, haunting, mysterious, sublime...the strings and horn are amazing...this kind of music is meant only for those who can truly "feel"

  • @bendallm
    @bendallm 12 років тому +15

    Always brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful song.

  • @frankburton320
    @frankburton320 6 років тому +3

    Beautiful song and video from a beautiful lady. She has git to be one of the most influential singer/songwriters of her generation. Have loved Joan forever

  • @genevarose
    @genevarose 2 роки тому +3

    I came across the What Every is For Us album many years ago. I pull it out every once and awhile and listen from start to finish. It Could Have Been Better is what I would consider Joan's best song.

    • @joecen5199
      @joecen5199 10 місяців тому

      Really really good,I loved it at first listen

  • @dirtballjohnny
    @dirtballjohnny 12 років тому +10

    First time hearing this and am moved to tears. Fantastic.

  • @maicoldibianco9375
    @maicoldibianco9375 4 роки тому +6

    Can we all agree that this is best song ever?

    • @joecen5199
      @joecen5199 10 місяців тому

      Definitely,I am really glad I found out this masterpiece from Burberry fashion show

  • @pinkobreftempsla
    @pinkobreftempsla 7 років тому +5

    one of my favorite Joan Armatrading songs.

  • @laurienedvin2384
    @laurienedvin2384 4 місяці тому +1

    When I play this song I will always remember my mother. ❤

  • @kerstinbreuer-hilgers1325
    @kerstinbreuer-hilgers1325 3 роки тому +1

    Es berührt mich so tief. Diese Harmonie. Das Spiel von Schwung und Gleichgewicht und dann dieser Song dazu. Ich kann gar nicht aufhören es zu sehen.

  • @sinothandodlamini7187
    @sinothandodlamini7187 4 роки тому +2

    I wasn’t even born when this music was made. My father listened to Joan and other amazing artists.. and I never stopped listening after he passed

  • @claywomon
    @claywomon 7 років тому +2

    I love Joan Armatrading, and I have seen many of her concerts, but I always go back to this wonderful album, Whatever for Us, is epic, and it marked the beginning of a ending of what it could have become the best ever FEMALES COMPOSERS DUO, but Joan was chosen, and allowed Pam Nestor to be left out, I will never know the real motives, but I hope they have forgiven each other... thou I know how hard it is to feel let down by another woman, and especially if she is your partner... hope it all heals...thou It Could Have Been Better !

  • @markobrien8965
    @markobrien8965 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing , I want to cry.

  • @hellodave5389
    @hellodave5389 2 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful video to put to this wonderful song

  • @bjones4075
    @bjones4075 Рік тому +1

    This song has not aged at all. Still amazing.

  • @laurienedvin2384
    @laurienedvin2384 4 роки тому +2

    Hauntingly beautiful, exquisite with this video f Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Brilliant idea!!!!

  • @charlottesagigi7940
    @charlottesagigi7940 9 років тому +3

    wow..the magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.. with a beautiful love song sung by wonderful Joan Armatrading.. the final scene ending with the couple looking at each other expressed the song very well

  • @SuperMarkbrewer
    @SuperMarkbrewer 6 років тому +9

    I keep coming back to watch this beautiful video what a match the music and dancing absolutely beautiful breathtaking thank you

  • @kurtallen7795
    @kurtallen7795 5 років тому +1

    Paid attention to the dance...my God, so Untouchable for so many. May affection, attention to it, and the bliss uncovered be yours. Linda, be well kiddo...

  • @willalee10
    @willalee10 2 роки тому

    it is a once in a lifetime privilege to see such artistry.

  • @elidavega294
    @elidavega294 2 роки тому +2

    Excelente video...musica...y esta perfecta y maravillosa pareja..por siempre!!!!!Fred y Gingers!!!!!❤️

  • @recourseconsulting5064
    @recourseconsulting5064 10 років тому +11

    wow, what a masterful compilation - their dancing is extraordinary in slow motion, and the song is one i hadn't heard of hers so thanks on both counts. i was riveted throughout the whole video. perfect.

  • @sleepingforest8214
    @sleepingforest8214 3 роки тому +1

    What a song ! Kill List 2013 brought me here

  • @jonathanthompson3634
    @jonathanthompson3634 3 роки тому +4

    Anyone else here because of Kill List? Whata great song, very underappreciated

  • @kitthearty
    @kitthearty 4 роки тому +2

    Such a great song and such great singer and a really great video. This clip has been a standout for me since it was posted. A real wow moment when I first saw it. It's still a joy to watch and of course Ms Armatrading. So good. This is one of the tunes where she really gets a chance to show her skills and range and delicacy and strength. A real tour de force.

  • @christopherflores4639
    @christopherflores4639 5 років тому +3

    The video represents true Elegance, and Grace, so precise .The musical composition is so complimentary to the dance so beautiful. A truly great collage of music and video.

  • @scathingjones
    @scathingjones 12 років тому +6

    Some very sad news came and I needed to hear this song. Watching your amazing video transported me. You have created magic.
    Thank you.

  • @esperanza5I
    @esperanza5I 10 років тому +34

    Whoever did this... it's perfect! Thank you! You've got an talented eye.

    • @Noodleydoo
      @Noodleydoo 10 років тому +1

      Man I am so with you on this. I am a huge dog lover/owner and I had to put 4 dogs down since 2012--dogs I've had for at least 13 years. I have linked this UA-cam vid on all four Facebook posts when I had to put my dear friends down. There is something about the song and the imagery of this beautiful dance routine that just seems to sum up both the anguish and beauty of our time together and the incredible sense of loss. I am humbled by this video AND song. Joan is a Goddess in my book.

    • @lisacolbert5987
      @lisacolbert5987 9 років тому +1

      +Noodleydoo this is something,,,I had to help my 18.5yo dear dog cross a few days ago and that is why I am here tonight. Without her in my little cabin in the woods. Gutted. Beauty like this helps.

    • @Perplexer-ei4yb
      @Perplexer-ei4yb 8 років тому

      Wow. Me too. Butterbean Spice. Two days ago. 16 &1/2. Between this and Avicii's Waiting For Love (Lyrics), I'm undone.

    • @eddyfinkful
      @eddyfinkful 7 років тому +1

      facetothefall. is the UA-camr you should be thanking. Look at top! I congratulated you, on your inspiration, earlier!

    • @proteinsimulation8393
      @proteinsimulation8393 6 років тому

      She is genius.

  • @peternicholson233
    @peternicholson233 7 років тому +12

    Written by Pam Nestor (sp); Joan's first album, and best to my mind. And THIS song, The most powerful song i've ever heard.

    • @ochjim
      @ochjim 5 місяців тому

      It's credited to both JA and PN on the album . . They were a terrific songwriting duo . . . pity we didn't get a few more albums from the two of them . . . Seems that Cube Records were against PN's involvement, and were determined to promote JA alone . .

  • @claywomon
    @claywomon 8 років тому +21

    really amazing...I ve posted on her wall, so she can see how she inspires people with her music...thank you for posting this awesome gem ....Joan Armatrading is the best, and so was Fred and Ginger...

  • @jimmycrosby
    @jimmycrosby 2 роки тому +1

    This is wonderful

  • @carlstpeter
    @carlstpeter 3 роки тому +1

    wow, the music and dancing fit so well... magic!

  • @davidelliott7989
    @davidelliott7989 9 років тому +2

    Love this prolific singer/song writer, she could not be better.

  • @joeyboy1002377
    @joeyboy1002377 3 роки тому +3

    So glad Kill list showed me this masterpiece of a song

  • @markhallett7250
    @markhallett7250 8 років тому +1

    the words , the music , the dance .....sooooooo beautiful

  • @josephyam6231
    @josephyam6231 3 місяці тому

    So so so beautiful

  • @akho_21
    @akho_21 6 місяців тому

    The type of love that makes you relate to this song 🥰🔥

  • @jiveandswing
    @jiveandswing 10 років тому +16

    What a fabulous song and video - Thank you for sharing

    • @neilcarlson661
      @neilcarlson661 5 років тому +1

      Such fine work, congratulations; of course Joan the quiet master, mistress of soundscapes.

  • @ProfessorChomsky
    @ProfessorChomsky 6 місяців тому

    Still one of the greatest things I have seen to o a most magnificent song xx

  • @freddytw206
    @freddytw206 Рік тому

    Beautiful in every way. Love the dancing images.❤❤

  • @patriciathewisher2315
    @patriciathewisher2315 Рік тому

    Dancing and costume design today don’t even come close. Joan’s singing and music combined with Fred n Ginger - divine.

  • @monicalewis2668
    @monicalewis2668 4 роки тому +2

    I wld love to see a figure skating routine done to this song. Beautiful!💜

  • @paraloidb72
    @paraloidb72 13 років тому +1

    Great match to a fantastic song. Thank you.

  • @fourcats4448
    @fourcats4448 4 роки тому +1

    Joan's romantic ballads are the very best and use her uniquely beautiful voice to its best advantage.

  • @jane4526
    @jane4526 3 роки тому +2

    This is incredibly beautiful!

  • @Noheluwu
    @Noheluwu 12 років тому +1

    The beautiful rhythm of this song , i love this!

  • @ProfessorChomsky
    @ProfessorChomsky Рік тому

    I revisit this often, it's just beautiful xx

  • @moniquetotte
    @moniquetotte 10 років тому +2

    Loved the evening out! You are my Nelson Mandela!

  • @Noodleydoo
    @Noodleydoo 2 роки тому +1

    Just stunning. The whoole thing. These are some of Miss Armatrading's greatest lyrics, not to mention arrangements. Tell me I'm lying...

  • @patrickkoreman7576
    @patrickkoreman7576 7 років тому

    It couldn't get any better than this ......

  • @therese1024
    @therese1024 11 років тому +3

    This is so lovely, thank you for your work on this. I love seeing the slow motion of their dance. Well done!

  • @moniquetotte
    @moniquetotte 10 років тому +4

    Going to see her this weekend, looking forward to it!

  • @mphomokoatedi5678
    @mphomokoatedi5678 5 років тому +3

    The song and the dance they are talking to each other

  • @timsimshurst
    @timsimshurst 7 років тому +4

    Brilliant. It couldn't really be better

  • @pglyons
    @pglyons 13 років тому +1

    this is such a wonderful video - the cuts, speeds and slownesses - very moving - many many thanks for making this - all the best from london, uk

  • @patricial.pattykeeleylynam292
    @patricial.pattykeeleylynam292 8 років тому +2

    Always a classic. Trouble beautiful meant for me

  • @psychoborderline
    @psychoborderline 13 років тому +1

    Exactly where I heard it :-) I love soundhound.

  • @alexandraluetzenkirchen5416
    @alexandraluetzenkirchen5416 8 років тому

    Ich könnte es mir immer wieder anschauen, wunderschön

  • @MargaretStJean-nl7fj
    @MargaretStJean-nl7fj 6 років тому

    Excellent, Beautiful, Fantastic .Great love scene make you want to cry

  • @johnniedouang
    @johnniedouang 4 роки тому

    Love love love you and your song

  • @garysmith1291
    @garysmith1291 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @yellowsandydog
    @yellowsandydog 2 роки тому

    Music and dance well matched there. Excellent!

  • @jane4526
    @jane4526 Рік тому

    Oh how I love this.

  • @fm6419
    @fm6419 4 роки тому +1

    Just beautiful the whole combination

  • @henlaojim
    @henlaojim Рік тому

    I found this in, of all things, an on line Catholic Hymnal, or perhaps it was just a song collection. I never thought of this in the same way that such a selection implies.

  • @esperanza5I
    @esperanza5I Рік тому

    Still love this song and video.

  • @wmw4339
    @wmw4339 8 років тому

    the music and lyrics make me cry...i love it

  • @patricksellosebaetse8487
    @patricksellosebaetse8487 6 років тому

    My favorite number one song at all times.

  • @peternicholson233
    @peternicholson233 8 років тому

    Well put together. I've known this song for 30 years, and it was from a 20 y.o album then.
    most powerful song i've ever heard.
    First time i've seen it with a dance backing though.

  • @captmac5627
    @captmac5627 4 роки тому +1

    UNBELIEVEABLE!
    Thank you for whomever uploaded this . Both the music and the dancing are mesmerising - flawless! it's a gift to all who see, just look at it!!!!!!

  • @escalanteana97
    @escalanteana97 Рік тому

    So beautiful! 🫶🏼

  • @ProfessorChomsky
    @ProfessorChomsky 4 роки тому

    Magic....auld school dancing with a "modern" song.........modern as in I'm auld so it's part of my youth ha! Beautiful dancing there though, romantic, in tune and glorious x

  • @ProfessorChomsky
    @ProfessorChomsky 7 місяців тому

    Magnificent xxx

  • @debsrobs7075
    @debsrobs7075 3 роки тому

    Music and dance matched well done whoever done it x

  • @KNLP23
    @KNLP23 6 років тому

    This is be over a zillion views! Perfect music and visual!

  • @WhiteteethA
    @WhiteteethA 12 років тому

    Such a beautiful dance and a beautiful song. Burberry sent me here :)

  • @RoPa0311
    @RoPa0311 6 років тому

    It is absolutely wonderful, this music with this video.

  • @ProfessorChomsky
    @ProfessorChomsky 3 роки тому

    Magnificent x

  • @matimbabaloyi1834
    @matimbabaloyi1834 10 років тому +1

    So Lovely

  • @BonnieBlu8
    @BonnieBlu8 13 років тому

    i love this video, thank you so much! this music and all of this! BEAUTIFUL

  • @80thtasties85
    @80thtasties85 6 років тому

    Crazy combination done perfectly - thanx for posting!

  • @fm6419
    @fm6419 5 років тому

    Just beautiful

  • @SuperMarkbrewer
    @SuperMarkbrewer 7 років тому

    Beautiful, beautiful song

  • @IThinkYouLookLarvely
    @IThinkYouLookLarvely 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, Gus Dudgeon really knew how to record piano. A much deeper range than the often plonky seventies sound from Queen, etc. He was a real asset to Elton John's best era too. Incidentally, in 1972 Elton said this was one of his favourite songs.

  • @crushedz
    @crushedz 10 років тому

    Really enjoyed that,thanks.Exquisite song.

  • @eteline_music
    @eteline_music 10 років тому

    Beautiful song and an inspired choice of video. Thanks!

  • @annreba
    @annreba 9 років тому +1

    Beautiful.