I would pretty much chew my left arm off to have been at this concert to see this, this one unbelievably excellent cut. Stunning. Exceptional. Outrageous. All words that fall tremendously short of the mark.
Superb. This one sort of flew under my radar a bit when the album came out. Listening to it now? How talented is PW? The greatest singer / songwriter ever, bar none. No one else need apply....
Seen him play this one a fair few times but this version is certainly top-notch. Kudos. The song was first released as track 11 on his1997 album "Heavy Soul." Lyrics: Gentle rain, here it comes again Rattling 'round your window, threatening pain Coming on like a friend but you know better than Yesterday that held you by a different hand Hail and stone and all that's gone When everything that passes cuts to the bone Turning like a wheel, dragging a heavy stone A weight that ties you down that you will never own Strange to see a paper smile on thee When once you moved and light the room for us all to be Now if I could be the sun I'd shine in your life If I could be the rain I'd rain from your eyes And I'd wash away the emptiness you feel inside
I think i saw Paul on this toir, Edgar was great on bass. This song reminds me of how much i really loved Heavy Soul; i was initially disappointed with the album when it was released but in fact its one of the most distinctive, passionate and his best and from a great era for music.
Heavy soul the album and title track are my favourites from the man himself. That album had a bit of everything and nothing after that really had the same energy....for me anyway
the song is hypnotic, the 2 chords in the beginning are magical, it is so sweet to the ears, Your voice compliments the feeling of romance of life, the song makes me melt, so soft, takes me away, exquisite, well done Paul! T Leckner, Montreal
Amazing showmanship and sound quality on this recording, and those world weary lyrics show a man fully aware of his foibles and place in the world. "As You Lean into the Light" (performed live at the Royal Albert Hall in London) by Paul Weller, first released on the 1997 album "Heavy Soul." ua-cam.com/video/PD8T_mpIMhA/v-deo.html Lyrics: Gentle rain, here it comes again Rattling 'round your window, threatening pain Coming on like a friend but you know better than Yesterday that held you by a different hand Hail and stone and all that's gone When everything that passes cuts to the bone Turning like a wheel, dragging a heavy stone A weight that ties you down that you will never own Strange to see a paper smile on thee When once you moved and light the room for us all to be Now if I could be the sun I'd shine in your life If I could be the rain I'd rain from your eyes And I'd wash away the emptiness you feel inside
This is an amazing version which totally transforms it from the very mediocre album cut . There is a big nod to the influence of Curtis Mayfield in Weller's guitar playing here .
Paul..please release a live CD of your best live tunes!..it must include "above the clouds" with the gorgeous black female bass player (forgot her name)..shout to the top..my ever-changing moods..headstart to happiness and you're the best thing !..thanks☺🎶🎶
"Turning like a wheel dragging a heavy stone, a weight that ties you down that you will never own" Don't tell me this man isn't a Poet.
I keep coming back to this. Whole band is on fire 🎸❤️
The Jam were fantastic,but thank god he finished the Jam to produce classics like this
Great version of a great tune. Was blown away when he played this many moons ago at the AVLC.❤
Steve White on drums, a gentleman and a scholar 🌐🍻✌🏽
Oh hells yes
That wick-a-wick-a wick wow is fantastiche!
A 90% instrumental 10% vocal masterclass one of the best tunes ive ever heard, weller and cradock at their absolute guitaring best ❤❤❤❤
Truly
Yes. Just yes.
He is absolutely the best one of them all. Live long and prosper Sir Paul Weller
I stood next to the speakers and lost myself in the pure bliss of his talent. Forever Weller ❤
I have this bookmarked. I can't tell you how many times I come back to listen/watch. It is good for the soul.
me too
same here
Because this song is good for the soul. And this fom an atheist....
Me too this track is so addictive
I would pretty much chew my left arm off to have been at this concert to see this, this one unbelievably excellent cut. Stunning. Exceptional. Outrageous. All words that fall tremendously short of the mark.
…man, this is good! ❤
My favorite Weller live performance bar none. Never get tired of hearing the new direction they took this to
Simply amazing. I keep coming back.
Mind blowing.
Can't stop listening to this. What an assured piece of axe mastery
What a gem. The best fuckin band in the world ❤❤❤
I just think this is brilliant! I liked the song but it really comes to life in this version
Mesmerising sound and performance, utterly faultless! 😎
Edgar jones , bass masterclass
Edgar Summertime (Jones) . He once played bass for Johnny Marr too.
Just another masterpiece by the master of music from the British Isles... the Modfather!
It's a pity the album version doesn't go into this territory. This tune is amazing.
It's on the live from Albert Hall CD/ DVD mate.
Superb version
So true. And yet tge allbum version is great.
But this is exceptional.
One of Weller's greatest live performances.now that is saying something.jah bless
Superb. This one sort of flew under my radar a bit when the album came out. Listening to it now? How talented is PW? The greatest singer / songwriter ever, bar none. No one else need apply....
Seen him play this one a fair few times but this version is certainly top-notch. Kudos.
The song was first released as track 11 on his1997 album "Heavy Soul."
Lyrics:
Gentle rain, here it comes again
Rattling 'round your window, threatening pain
Coming on like a friend but you know better than
Yesterday that held you by a different hand
Hail and stone and all that's gone
When everything that passes cuts to the bone
Turning like a wheel, dragging a heavy stone
A weight that ties you down that you will never own
Strange to see a paper smile on thee
When once you moved and light the room for us all to be
Now if I could be the sun I'd shine in your life
If I could be the rain I'd rain from your eyes
And I'd wash away the emptiness you feel inside
I will never get bored of this
Cool, intense, relaxing and vibrant. God Weller at his best
Way to show how you can stretch an under 3-minute cut to 8 minutes. Genius.
Telecasters , delay pedals, silk socks n mafia shoes
…😂
Heavy soul is my favourite Weller album this live version is better than the album version though
I think i saw Paul on this toir, Edgar was great on bass. This song reminds me of how much i really loved Heavy Soul; i was initially disappointed with the album when it was released but in fact its one of the most distinctive, passionate and his best and from a great era for music.
Heavy soul the album and title track are my favourites from the man himself. That album had a bit of everything and nothing after that really had the same energy....for me anyway
I'd say he peaked with heavy soul
Heavy soul always been my favourite Weller album loved it from the day it was released
Heavy Soul has aged so gracefully. Certainly much better than a lot of its stable mates from that year.
Hidden gem!
Absolutely superb...think I had this as a b side back in '97. This version is fab.
the song is hypnotic, the 2 chords in the beginning are magical, it is so sweet to the ears, Your voice compliments the feeling of romance of life, the song makes me melt, so soft, takes me away, exquisite, well done Paul! T Leckner, Montreal
Another string to this guy.s bow!! Great sound!!
I`ve never heard the song before.. but this is something special from weller.. thanks so much for the vid..
all best mate
Just blew a doobie, and am in nirvana listening to this deep cut....
Nice
I love his comment at the end, here's another one you won't know.... ;)
Just listened for the first time Brilliant ❤️
Amazing showmanship and sound quality on this recording, and those world weary lyrics show a man fully aware of his foibles and place in the world.
"As You Lean into the Light" (performed live at the Royal Albert Hall in London) by Paul Weller, first released on the 1997 album "Heavy Soul." ua-cam.com/video/PD8T_mpIMhA/v-deo.html
Lyrics:
Gentle rain, here it comes again
Rattling 'round your window, threatening pain
Coming on like a friend but you know better than
Yesterday that held you by a different hand
Hail and stone and all that's gone
When everything that passes cuts to the bone
Turning like a wheel, dragging a heavy stone
A weight that ties you down that you will never own
Strange to see a paper smile on thee
When once you moved and light the room for us all to be
Now if I could be the sun I'd shine in your life
If I could be the rain I'd rain from your eyes
And I'd wash away the emptiness you feel inside
Stunning. 💙
This is an amazing version which totally transforms it from the very mediocre album cut . There is a big nod to the influence of Curtis Mayfield in Weller's guitar playing here .
This is a good song, I wish there was the full version of this on the live CD disc.
Top track. Top bloke. 😎
And may i add the guitar, i just close my eyes and some other reality descends around me, you know how to carry me away with this gem ETL
Stunning !
What a great tune for a pole dance!
What a dynamic corker👌👍👊
Genius!
Great performance!
Best version..top draw!
Paul..please release a live CD of your best live tunes!..it must include "above the clouds" with the gorgeous black female bass player (forgot her name)..shout to the top..my ever-changing moods..headstart to happiness and you're the best thing !..thanks☺🎶🎶
That'll be Yolanda Charles..
Simon P ..thanks for that I remember now..cheers👍
Immaculate 👌🏿
He has to do this on a live album sometime
Brilliant!
20 B&H in the top pocket
Epic
Topper!! = )
have this great song
Dreamy...
5 people need to lean into the light
Mind blowing, this is a very awesome version! Indeed, can't stop listening to it! Can anyone tell me which concert this is?
Live at the Albert Hall CD
A great song but it would of been better to hear all of it on the CD. I've liked his solo albums brilliant.
no one comes close
What gig is this footage from? Anyone know at all? Thanks in advance.
Royal Albert Hall 2000, 2 nights cut to one, whole “show” is posted. Well worth a look or several
Is this from Live At The Albert Hall DVD?
yep
What can you say.!
faultless......
borrowed so much from Neil Young 'Old Man'
Its rope or lighter week in the loony bin
no one comes close