Jeff Buckley's Grace is one of the finest albums. Ever. His voice is a transportation device. Within seconds, you're THERE. Relating, and feeling KNOWN. Beautiful.
Grace is fantastic, but I think the live setting is where Jeff truly shined. Live at Sine-e is amazing. Just Jeff, his electric guitar, and his vocal chords and it's UNBELIEVABLE. It's really hard to believe someone could sing like that LIVE. Mystery White Boy is also a fanstastic album that has songs from a handful of live shows during one of his tours (this time with a band). I love Grace, but I honestly don't know if I ever listened to it again after hearing a live version of every one of the songs on it. No reason to.
Jeff was the embodiment of what an artist should be. Fearless, passionate, soulful, creative, sensitive, intelligent and immensely talented. One of my all time favorites singers and songwriters.
He is a lot of people’s favorite and he didn’t get a chance to write nearly enough song he’s other worldly.If there’s an after life I hope he’s singing when I get there:)
That whole verse, beginning with “it’s never over” is amazing writing. Poetry put into melody. One of my favorite songs of not only Jeff Buckley’s, but of all time and those lyrics really drive it home. This song is a masterpiece.
I get so happy when someone discovers Jeff Buckley for the first time. This is always on my playlist rotation. Jeff was influenced by Zeppelin and they were big fans of his music. He was gone too soon but the music he left behind is ours to keep.
Diane Davies his legacy is both ours to keep, and ours to share. The divinity of such love and loss seems at times utterly unfair, so sadly laced with an uncertainty rooted in passionate despair. From a sentiment so woeful to fill the hearts of the world so full of loving and longing so hopefully strong it may draw lonely souls back to rewrite all their wrongs. With the voice of an angel apparent behind the blackened hair, opened up with soulful regress for separated souls to reunite and heartbreak repair.
Jeff Buckley is a shooting star. We will never know how much he would have affected us music lovers. He was otherworldly. This is his most passionate song. He has so many other great ones without any length of a career. He’s one of the greatest and it still breaks my heart. Mojo Pin Grace Everybody Here Wants you The Sky is a Landfill Dream Brother
This is my favorite song by Jeff. But, you need to listen to Eveybody here wants you - it’s like the romantic Jeff vibe. The Jeff with swag. Absolutely beautiful! And imagine the vocals- just listen .. and make sure you get the reaction! ❤
@Luke Dalton Yes, it has a Zeppelin/Hendrix vibe. It’s incredible. That’s the only time he ever played that song live. The band was also just a three piece, at the time.
He's from Orange County CA, never really knew his father Tim Buckley who was a pretty damn great artist himself. But the son exceeded him, then died. We just got a glimpse of what Jeff could have been, he could have been the biggest music star in the world.
Yes, exactly. It’s tragic. With the little he did release he left a giant impact on a generation of musicians after him. He redefined rock music and shaped a slew of subsequent bands and artists. He lived in New York during the formative part of his career and I believe spent some time in New Orleans too. The last year of his life he lived in Memphis.
He died May 29, 1997 in a drowning accident in Memphis. The Mississippi I think. Get his album titled 'Grace'. It is beautiful. Thanks for listening! Your friend Kristine
@@dimitrissrv3453 Jeff's debut record was better than any record his father ever did, so if you extrapolate out it's no contest. His father was good, but he was great.
Voidwraith Prime wow. I'm 62 and I don't how come I haven't heard him before. They must not have played him on the radio in any cities where I have lived. Maybe when I hear more from him I will recognize something after all.
Mojo Pin, Everybody Here Wants You, Last Goodbye, Hallelujah. You can't go wrong with Jeff Buckley. Another amazing talent gone far too soon, heartbreaking. Still listen to his album Grace often.
Everyone talks about his version of hallelujah, (and rightfully so, it's probably the best version that exists,) but so many of his own songs are brilliantly hauntingly beautiful. RIP Jeff. 🖤
Yeah. listen to the entire album, Grace, and you will see. This is one of my faves from that album. Notice how , in many songs, he goes from a calm mood to this amazing crescendo. Wow!
Jamal.... Jeff Buckley was incredible and a HUGE influence on me as a young adult in the 90s. I was a member of his fan club and everything! Thank you for reacting to his music. I would also suggest "Eternal Life" " Hallelujah" and "Grace". Gone too soon.
Thank you. I thought it was just me being weird or something. It's Christmas and I'm here just withmy18 yr old that could care less what day it is sleeping. No family close by, most h a ve passed anyway. Long story short I NEEDED TO CRY! 😢
@@stefaniebrauer128 I remember where I was (sitting on the floor in my living room and MTV News came on) when I found out he died. I was barely a teenager and I cried because I loved his voice and I thought about what we were gonna miss out on in his future songs and albums. As I'm older now I realize what a gift we received. A short life but a truly meaningful experience to listen to his art and still love it for so long.
That’s my favorite Jeff Buckley song. His passion is scary. I sometimes wonder if the lady he was singing about heard this and thought to herself, “this boy is scaring me.” Now, go check out his daddy, Tim. You’ll find out where he got his voice.
Col Grey I just watched it for the first time after your comment. NO WORDS. Just AMAZING. Thank you so much for turning me on to this performance. Losing him and Chris Cornell.... still devastated.
@@stefaniebrauer128 you're welcome. Soundgarden is my favorite band. I actually discovered Jeff a few years after he died maybe around 2000 from a Chris Cornell interview. And yeah losing Chris hurt a lot and still does.
Check out his Mystery White Boy album if you haven't yet. It's a collection of songs from a few shows during his 95-96 tour. I think his live stuff is better than anything he recorded in the studio.
I grew up listening to this song. It was a little 'retro' already then, but I loved it, even if no one else wanted to listen to it anymore. Particularly as I was a rather sad kid. I saw this video for the first time about 2 years ago and I find that, sometimes when I'm feeling a bit down, rewatching it makes me feel so happy. I get the slightly-maudlin-but-good Jeff feelings coupled with all the joy and fun of watching your reactions and comments. It makes me beam x
My favorite Jeff Buckley line was from his song "Vancouver" ----------- "I am your failed husband contender. I'm your loan shark of bliss" But if you really really want to hear what his voice was capable of, check out "Corpus Christi Carol", from his Grace LP. Angelic doesn't do it justice
This song got me through one of the hardest times in my life. Late 90’s. “Maybe I’m too young to keep good love from going wrong” that line summed up a ten yr relationship. I’ll always love you Bonnie.
His dad Tim Buckley was a folk singer who also died before his time in the early 70's. His voice and writing skills are comparable to Jeffs. Thanks for reacting to one of my favourite singers. keep up the great reactions.
The journey of discovery you've experience with Elvis will now be repeated with Jeff Buckley. Did into his only album Grace, he died tragic and young, his story and music will break your heart. Great reaction
Since I first got this album in 1994, this has been my favorite album of all time. Jeff can sing his ass off. He has a small but tasty catalog. Unfortunately, he drowned in the Wolfe River on the way to the studio to record the follow up. I recommend almost everything. But "Grace" should be next. Jeff plays all the guitars, the harmonium and all the vocals. There is a note he hits in the backing vocal that sends chills down my spine every time. This also is a favorite song by anyone. Great live as well. Very improvisational. As a compliment to his talent, he was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Vocal Performance for Everybody Here Wants You, a studio DEMO.
With the tragic circumstances that surrounded his death and the ethereal beauty of his emotive voice, it’s impossible to listen to his music without tearing up. One of the great “what could’ve been”s in modern music history.
Jeff is grace. I was buying this album when it release in the 90's, it shocked me (i was a metalhead at this time). Maybe my favourite 90's album, period.
Damn. This brought a tear to my eye. I forgot this song, and it hit me right where I live. Missin' someone tonight, lemme tell ya. My favorite has always been I Want Someone Badly, now THAT is a slow jam!
This version from his live in Chicago concert is the best. When he Adlibs and sings "I didnt see you before but I see you now" brings tears to my eyes nearly every time.
Jeff is from California.. then the obscure music scene in NYC... then finally, a little shotgun house in Memphis, where he let the grass in his yard grow tall so he could lie down in it and look at the stars.
Been listening to Jeff for many years now. Tracked down everything I could find on the guy. Read as much as I could. Not ashamed to say he struck me in a wholly different way than anyone else ever did. He made me realize what was possible in regards to artistry, and that one shouldn't limit one self from exploring your feelings in the context of music and it's boundless opportunities. He was so varied in his expression, but you could never ever take away the angelic presence of his voice; his lyrics - or hell, even the covers he did - combined with his flawless phrasing, which somehow held a great lot of desperation in its tone, it was always astounding to me - ephemeral even. But the deeper I went into exploring his legacy, and trying to piece together his character, the more I lost this perception of him as being something inhuman, and I realized he must've been quite the opposite: he was as human as they come. The notion of love and relationship, be it friendly, romantically or of course in terms of family, it was woven into his creative expression. I think he was just as you would imagine him: a flurry of emotions, but one that were hosted by a man who could communicate it SO fantastically well. Honestly, I don't think he was a happy guy, or at least burdened to some degree, but at the same time - and without trying to glorify misery - I think it gave a lot to his world view. He would always come across as this mellow and silly character in interviews, but to my knowledge he had a lot of anger. The more you realize he is in fact just a young man, the more you appreciate the dismantling of his heavenly persona and instead realize how amazing humans can be if they just worry about their craft!
I was 20 when I first listened to his album "Grace". I was completely obsessed. I'm 48 and I still get goosebumps and also get teared up sometime from the sadness of his untimely passing. His father was Tim Buckley, another excellent artist who also died very young. The soul in his voice, sound, heart are I think inspired by his love for Nina Simone and all the American jazz greats. He also loved Leonard Cohen and so many other artists that I also love, which is why I think I connect so much with his music. Who can't. RIP Jeff Buckley.
OHHHHHH!! yes yes yes PLEASE do more Jeff Buckley.... i KNOW you will love his music, *all* of his music is him pouring out his whole soul. and he is one of those rare musicians that are often *better live* than album versions. 'Mojo Pin' live in Chicago is a must! 'Grace', 'Eternal Life', 'Halleluyah', 'Opened Once', on and on... truly Angelic voice, the ability to make you feel what he is feeling, i could go on forever about him...
This is probably my favourite song in Buckley's amazing catalog. It has brought me to tears more than once. The man had such a way with words and the voice to carry it all.
Jeff Buckley was simply on another level. Vocalist, songwriter, guitarist. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in one person. And dead from drowning accidentally in the wake of a passing ship on the Mississippi during the recording of his second album in Memphis in 1997 at the age of 30.
Very seldom can I listen to anything by Jeff Buckley without tearing up. He might be in Heaven now but he brought a small glimpse of heaven to us during his short stay. Anyone who has the gift to hear his music has been blessed
Corpus Christi Carol, Nightmares By The Sea, Grace, Lilac Wine ARE ALL BOPS! JEFF BUCKLEY IS POPPIN !! Great video! Love seeing your reactions and hearing what you have to say!
Gotta listen to the Live at Sin-e version of this (actually, just listen to the entire Live at Sine-e album, it's incredible). You won't believe this dude's voice in the live setting. It was UNREAL. Listen to that shit and try not to weep. I dare you.
A beautiful but tragic story is the life of Jeff and his father Tim. The book Dream Brother fully captures Jeff’s passion for his art while also showing his trepidation for the “business” of his art. One of my favorite books. I read it at least twice a year.
Jamal, I want to second the other's requests for Jeff's version of "Hallelujah". It is a soul-touching experience for me. Also, Jeff's dad Tim Buckley has a song you should check out called "Once I Was". Tim was taken from us too soon and Jeff followed in his footsteps. Both were amazing artists who expressed our emotions though their songs; even ones we didn't know we had or needed to get out.
The lyric “I hear them drown my name” which I know is a figure of speech for crying at someone’s death And “I’m not afraid to die” Then the fact he died drowning will forever blow my mind and make my hair stand on edge. Listen to the song “Grace” live on BBC. Most insane performance
He kept stopping early on and reacting and I kept thinking....just you wait...lol. just when you think it can't get any better, it does. The magic of Jeff.
So.. I never comment on anything. This video. I am so glad I found it. Jeff is my favorite artist, and this, my all-time favorite song. My then boyfriend learned this on guitar when he was courting me, and it became our first dance song at our wedding. Your reaction, your soul absorbing this song... it's everything, sir. I am so glad it shook you the way it shook me. You seem like a beautiful person. When you know Jeff, YOU. KNOW.
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It's always a pleasure to see someone come alight upon hearing Jeff Buckley for the first time.
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Truth
Agreed, he moves the soul. I love introducing people to him. Wish more people on UA-cam would react to him.
Absolutely! And I so deeply wish he had only drowned in the infinite love we have for him, nothing else... Nothing else 💔
Yes, I enjoyed this so much. I've been loving Jeff since 1994. And watching people discover him brings me so much satisfaction.
Jeff Buckley's Grace is one of the finest albums. Ever. His voice is a transportation device. Within seconds, you're THERE. Relating, and feeling KNOWN. Beautiful.
Grace is fantastic, but I think the live setting is where Jeff truly shined. Live at Sine-e is amazing. Just Jeff, his electric guitar, and his vocal chords and it's UNBELIEVABLE. It's really hard to believe someone could sing like that LIVE. Mystery White Boy is also a fanstastic album that has songs from a handful of live shows during one of his tours (this time with a band).
I love Grace, but I honestly don't know if I ever listened to it again after hearing a live version of every one of the songs on it. No reason to.
So true.
mysterywhiteboy72 in my top ten albums of all time 🎸
yes!
So right
Jeff was the embodiment of what an artist should be. Fearless, passionate, soulful, creative, sensitive, intelligent and immensely talented. One of my all time favorites singers and songwriters.
Embodiment of what an artist should be! Mmmmm........
He is a lot of people’s favorite and he didn’t get a chance to write nearly enough song he’s other worldly.If there’s an after life I hope he’s singing when I get there:)
Indeed about Jeff. Same for Tim. My # 1.
I’m a brother from Atlanta. This song still brings tears to my eyes. When my wife passed I played this song for hours. Thank you.
@Adrian Singletary God bless you and your wife.
Thanks so much
You paid her a magnificent tribute, may she rest in peace
Im so sorry, but you seem like you loved her a lot!
Sending love, strength, and peace
"She's the tear that hangs inside my soul forever."
I've got one of those myself.
@veritasrex66
Who hasn’t? Truly one of the greatest lyrics ever written and perhaps the best ever covering the subject of regret. 🤟🏻
Greatest lyric ever
That whole verse, beginning with “it’s never over” is amazing writing. Poetry put into melody. One of my favorite songs of not only Jeff Buckley’s, but of all time and those lyrics really drive it home. This song is a masterpiece.
You should get that checked out
@@chrisdalechapel
I have. There's no cure, only treatment...which includes this song.
the rabbit hole begins
6am and not close to leaving the rabbit hole yet
For real ❤
Jeff Buckley's "So Real" is one of the most haunting pieces of music of all time...
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Yes. 1000 x yes.
One of the most powerful songs ever written
So real is one of the best
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“She’s a tear that hangs inside my soul forever.” Such a profound statement. RIP Jeff
I get so happy when someone discovers Jeff Buckley for the first time. This is always on my playlist rotation. Jeff was influenced by Zeppelin and they were big fans of his music. He was gone too soon but the music he left behind is ours to keep.
Jimmy Page in particular loved Jeff.
I used to work a job where I could use headphones at and I was listening to him every day for atleast 2 years straight.
Diane Davies his legacy is both ours to keep, and ours to share.
The divinity of such love and loss seems at times utterly unfair, so sadly laced with an uncertainty rooted in passionate despair.
From a sentiment so woeful to fill the hearts of the world so full of loving and longing so hopefully strong it may draw lonely souls back to rewrite all their wrongs.
With the voice of an angel apparent behind the blackened hair, opened up with soulful regress for separated souls to reunite and heartbreak repair.
He actually died listening to Led Zeppelin.
Ricardo Cima absolutely, he was listening to Whole Lotta Love on his boombox.
Jeff Buckley is a shooting star. We will never know how much he would have affected us music lovers. He was otherworldly. This is his most passionate song. He has so many other great ones without any length of a career. He’s one of the greatest and it still breaks my heart.
Mojo Pin
Grace
Everybody Here Wants you
The Sky is a Landfill
Dream Brother
He was an angel, who could only stay a short while. Too good for this world.
@@avalondreaming1433 It's funny where you find fellow Panthers...lol....Like minds and good taste....
@@susanlacour8527 Yes indeed! Funny I don't see the other side anywhere I go! 😉
@@avalondreaming1433 And that's a testament to Panther Class!!!!!!
He was and is transformative. Like a portal to a more empathetic world. Almost like a mushroom trip. He will always be an impression on my life.
This is my favorite song by Jeff. But, you need to listen to Eveybody here wants you - it’s like the romantic Jeff vibe. The Jeff with swag. Absolutely beautiful! And imagine the vocals- just listen .. and make sure you get the reaction! ❤
“...love, anger, depression, joy and dreams. And Zeppelin.” Jeff, when asked about his musical influences. ❤️
Everybody must discover Jeff Buckleys most underrated song... “Forget Her”. But I still think “Grace” is the best!
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Forget her IS so underrated....great great lyrics...
The live version is even better.
@@MojoPin1983 The one live version im thinking of, actually has a real "Since ive been loving you" by Zep feel to the guitar solo. Sick.
@Luke Dalton Yes, it has a Zeppelin/Hendrix vibe. It’s incredible. That’s the only time he ever played that song live. The band was also just a three piece, at the time.
He's from Orange County CA, never really knew his father Tim Buckley who was a pretty damn great artist himself. But the son exceeded him, then died. We just got a glimpse of what Jeff could have been, he could have been the biggest music star in the world.
Yes, exactly. It’s tragic. With the little he did release he left a giant impact on a generation of musicians after him. He redefined rock music and shaped a slew of subsequent bands and artists. He lived in New York during the formative part of his career and I believe spent some time in New Orleans too. The last year of his life he lived in Memphis.
He died May 29, 1997 in a drowning accident in Memphis. The Mississippi I think. Get his album titled 'Grace'. It is beautiful.
Thanks for listening!
Your friend
Kristine
He could have changed the landscape
I love Jeff, but his father was greater artist
@@dimitrissrv3453 Jeff's debut record was better than any record his father ever did, so if you extrapolate out it's no contest. His father was good, but he was great.
Jeff Buckley was huge here in Australia. His song 'Last Goodbye' regularly tops the greatest songs of all time lists here.
The first time I heard “ Last Goodbye “ I had tears in my eyes . R.I.P Jeff Buckley 🎸
Believe it or not, this song really doesn't show off his vocals.
Voidwraith for real lmaoo!!!!!!
yep. Mojo Pin certainly does
Not at all.
I know but if I could sing one song perfectly it would undoubtedly be this one
Voidwraith Prime wow. I'm 62 and I don't how come I haven't heard him before. They must not have played him on the radio in any cities where I have lived. Maybe when I hear more from him I will recognize something after all.
R.I.P. Jeff Buckley
1966-1997
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His death truly was the greatest tragedy in music. But he will be remembered forever.
Mojo Pin, Everybody Here Wants You, Last Goodbye, Hallelujah. You can't go wrong with Jeff Buckley. Another amazing talent gone far too soon, heartbreaking. Still listen to his album Grace often.
Yes "Hallelujah" is the best live version.
Add Lilac wine to this as well. His cover is my favorite version =)
Cohen original and best
Jeff does a better Smokey Robinson than Smokey on Everybody Here Wants You
Yards of Blonde Girls was another standout on My Sweetheart, which was, IMO, not something that should have been released as a proper album.
“Grace” is a masterpiece. Matt Johnson’s drumming is as tasty as it gets.
Yes!!! Interviewing him in a couple of weeks!
Greetings to Gary Lucas
How’d it go
Everyone talks about his version of hallelujah, (and rightfully so, it's probably the best version that exists,) but so many of his own songs are brilliantly hauntingly beautiful.
RIP Jeff. 🖤
Yeah. listen to the entire album, Grace, and you will see. This is one of my faves from that album. Notice how , in many songs, he goes from a calm mood to this amazing crescendo. Wow!
She's the tear that hangs inside my soul forever.....
What a great line indeed!!!
One of the best lyrics ever.
Jamal.... Jeff Buckley was incredible and a HUGE influence on me as a young adult in the 90s. I was a member of his fan club and everything! Thank you for reacting to his music. I would also suggest "Eternal Life" " Hallelujah" and "Grace". Gone too soon.
Gone to soon.
Waaaaaay too soon. What a voice.
For sureeeeeee
I was born in 97 and grew up listening to Jeff Buckley
He’s a huge influence on my musical career
The fan club! Yeah, me too! Haha, I remember they sent guitar plectrums with his name written on it.
“Where is this brother from?!”
Exactly.
Another planet.
@@zacharyjames8026 heartbreak planet in the pain galaxy
I recently was told Chris Cornell's song "Wave Goodbye" was a tribute Jeff. Two fantastic artists gone too soon.
Jeff Buckley was Chris Cornell's favorite singer.
They were friends .Jeff’s mother asked Chris to help put together song takes for the posthumous album “ my sweetheart the Drunk”
@@Being_There The red phone Chris had with him was Jeff’s. Jeff’s mom gave it to Chris. There’s even a video of Chris talking about it.
Last goodbye by Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley is an angel.
I listen to Jeff when I NEED to cry. To let the pain out. I can do it through just listening his voice. Rest easy angel.
Thank you. I thought it was just me being weird or something. It's Christmas and I'm here just withmy18 yr old that could care less what day it is sleeping. No family close by, most h a ve passed anyway. Long story short I NEEDED TO CRY! 😢
I would watch this guy do Grace in its entirety.
Jeff Buckley changes you.
RIP legend.
Oh yeah my dude! I'm a grown man and I still cry to this.
Oh, trust me, dude.. #FeelYou
@@GrifterUno this first time I did psychedelics I was in the fetal position balling to the grace album on repeat lol.
Me too.
Oh your so lucky hearing his voice for the 1st time! I'm truly envious probably my favorite singer all time
Johnathan Moss still not over his loss.....
@@stefaniebrauer128 I remember where I was (sitting on the floor in my living room and MTV News came on) when I found out he died. I was barely a teenager and I cried because I loved his voice and I thought about what we were gonna miss out on in his future songs and albums. As I'm older now I realize what a gift we received. A short life but a truly meaningful experience to listen to his art and still love it for so long.
Johnathan Moss I continue to share the gift of Jeff. My teenage daughter and her friends are now fans.
Mine too. He still amazes me, though I've heard his songs thousands of times.
love seeing new people finding Jeff Buckley. he woulda been absolutely huge now. pure talent. travesty that he isnt as known. my goto for sure.
This has been my favorite song for 23+ years and I still get chills every time I hear it. RIP Jeff
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Last Goodbye is another beautiful one from Jeff. My favourite singer and artist ever.
Bencel still not over his loss......
@@stefaniebrauer128 I don't think any of us ever will be. But we'll keep listening to his music that he poured his soul into.
That’s my favorite Jeff Buckley song. His passion is scary. I sometimes wonder if the lady he was singing about heard this and thought to herself, “this boy is scaring me.” Now, go check out his daddy, Tim. You’ll find out where he got his voice.
Maybe Elizabeth Fraser?
It was his ex-girlfriend Rebecca Moore.
@@davidkellers8152 All Flowers In Time....
@@cremetangerine82 I thought the song "forget her" was about her...
My Lord he is a jewel. That vocal range, and his lyrical genius, I funkinmisshim.
Jeff Buckley was good friends with Chris Cornell and Chris wrote Wave Goodbye after Jeff passed
And this is without even seeing what an angel he looked like.
He would be surprised to see a slight white boy from Orange County, California!
Heads up, if you catch his cover of Hallelujah in your ears, you're gonna be crying. Gets me as soon as I hear that first 10 seconds
Jamal would enjoy taking a deep into Leonard Cohen for sure.
Whoops, *"A deep dive" is what I meant to say.
SO agree! I’d LOVE to see his reaction to that one.
Gets me at five seconds. And I’ve heard other versions of that song, nothing compares to Jeff’s
Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah (Official Video) - Transcends beauty...
"She's a tear that hangs inside my soul forever."
He had the most beautiful voice. So glad to see you discover him.
My favorite from Buckley is "What Will You Say" Live at Glastonbury 1995
Col Grey I just watched it for the first time after your comment. NO WORDS. Just AMAZING. Thank you so much for turning me on to this performance. Losing him and Chris Cornell.... still devastated.
@@stefaniebrauer128 you're welcome. Soundgarden is my favorite band. I actually discovered Jeff a few years after he died maybe around 2000 from a Chris Cornell interview. And yeah losing Chris hurt a lot and still does.
I’ve watched that about 100 times. So powerful!
Check out his Mystery White Boy album if you haven't yet. It's a collection of songs from a few shows during his 95-96 tour. I think his live stuff is better than anything he recorded in the studio.
AStoeckle Absolutely. Such a powerful gifted performer.
No way. I can’t believe you did a Jeff Buckley reaction. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜💜💜
I’m still not over the fact he’s no longer with us. Such a a loss. Him and Chris Cornell. 😞
This entire album, "Grace" is fantastic and you should listen to all of it.
I grew up listening to this song. It was a little 'retro' already then, but I loved it, even if no one else wanted to listen to it anymore. Particularly as I was a rather sad kid. I saw this video for the first time about 2 years ago and I find that, sometimes when I'm feeling a bit down, rewatching it makes me feel so happy. I get the slightly-maudlin-but-good Jeff feelings coupled with all the joy and fun of watching your reactions and comments. It makes me beam x
One of his biggest influences was Nina Simone. One of the few singers that give me goose bumps every time I hear him.
My favorite Jeff Buckley line was from his song "Vancouver" ----------- "I am your failed husband contender. I'm your loan shark of bliss" But if you really really want to hear what his voice was capable of, check out "Corpus Christi Carol", from his Grace LP. Angelic doesn't do it justice
And then there's the evocative "I am a railway track abandoned / With the sunset forgetting I ever happened" from "Opened Once"
Another Buckley recommendation for you: "Everybody Here Wants You." Jeff knew his way around some soul and this jam is a real babymaker.
This song got me through one of the hardest times in my life. Late 90’s. “Maybe I’m too young to keep good love from going wrong” that line summed up a ten yr relationship. I’ll always love you Bonnie.
I've never been this fast. Anything by this man. Hallelujah, Lilac Wine, Vancouver.
His dad Tim Buckley was a folk singer who also died before his time in the early 70's. His voice and writing skills are comparable to Jeffs. Thanks for reacting to one of my favourite singers. keep up the great reactions.
Kazsco except Jeff hated being compared to his father, whom he barely knew because he abandoned him and his mother.
Tim was great as well
I'm a simple man. I hear a Jeff Buckley song, I hit 'like'. This song still brings tears in my eyes. We lost him too early.
The journey of discovery you've experience with Elvis will now be repeated with Jeff Buckley. Did into his only album Grace, he died tragic and young, his story and music will break your heart. Great reaction
Who hit Like before Jeff even started singing?
🙋♀️
I did.. ✋
Since I first got this album in 1994, this has been my favorite album of all time. Jeff can sing his ass off. He has a small but tasty catalog. Unfortunately, he drowned in the Wolfe River on the way to the studio to record the follow up.
I recommend almost everything. But "Grace" should be next.
Jeff plays all the guitars, the harmonium and all the vocals. There is a note he hits in the backing vocal that sends chills down my spine every time. This also is a favorite song by anyone. Great live as well. Very improvisational.
As a compliment to his talent, he was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Vocal Performance for Everybody Here Wants You, a studio DEMO.
With the tragic circumstances that surrounded his death and the ethereal beauty of his emotive voice, it’s impossible to listen to his music without tearing up. One of the great “what could’ve been”s in modern music history.
Sketches of my sweetheart the drunk seems to show that he had some more fire cooking
Jeff is grace. I was buying this album when it release in the 90's, it shocked me (i was a metalhead at this time). Maybe my favourite 90's album, period.
Do as much Jeff Buckley as you can. An amazing artist.
Jeff Buckley, RIP ❤🙏
Nothing like his voice. Love me some Jeff. No one can deliver lyrics like he could.
Jeff Buckley is my number 1 of all time . Congrats on your discovery and appreciation of Him.
Damn. This brought a tear to my eye. I forgot this song, and it hit me right where I live. Missin' someone tonight, lemme tell ya.
My favorite has always been I Want Someone Badly, now THAT is a slow jam!
Wow, that’s a really deep cut. But a great song, nonetheless.
Yess! Jeff was incredible.
Jeff Buckley tragically died by drowning at 30. Such a huge loss
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I’ll be honest, I would take someone back if they sang this to me. Jeff’s voice is just so emotive, seductive, and beguiling.
Those "background singers" is actually Jeff overdubbing.himself. BTW: please check out Grace next!
I had no idea!! That is so cool. Thank you.
The guitar was him too. Such an amazing talent
What?! I hadn't heard this before. Thats awesome
Wow..
This version from his live in Chicago concert is the best. When he Adlibs and sings "I didnt see you before but I see you now" brings tears to my eyes nearly every time.
Jeff is an angel...voice like butter
Jeff is from California.. then the obscure music scene in NYC... then finally, a little shotgun house in Memphis, where he let the grass in his yard grow tall so he could lie down in it and look at the stars.
Jeff Buckley is just like Marvin, or Ruffin, he's singing from a place most of us feel but cannot articulate.
Been listening to Jeff for many years now. Tracked down everything I could find on the guy. Read as much as I could. Not ashamed to say he struck me in a wholly different way than anyone else ever did. He made me realize what was possible in regards to artistry, and that one shouldn't limit one self from exploring your feelings in the context of music and it's boundless opportunities. He was so varied in his expression, but you could never ever take away the angelic presence of his voice; his lyrics - or hell, even the covers he did - combined with his flawless phrasing, which somehow held a great lot of desperation in its tone, it was always astounding to me - ephemeral even.
But the deeper I went into exploring his legacy, and trying to piece together his character, the more I lost this perception of him as being something inhuman, and I realized he must've been quite the opposite: he was as human as they come. The notion of love and relationship, be it friendly, romantically or of course in terms of family, it was woven into his creative expression. I think he was just as you would imagine him: a flurry of emotions, but one that were hosted by a man who could communicate it SO fantastically well. Honestly, I don't think he was a happy guy, or at least burdened to some degree, but at the same time - and without trying to glorify misery - I think it gave a lot to his world view. He would always come across as this mellow and silly character in interviews, but to my knowledge he had a lot of anger.
The more you realize he is in fact just a young man, the more you appreciate the dismantling of his heavenly persona and instead realize how amazing humans can be if they just worry about their craft!
Beautifully said 🙏🏻
I was 20 when I first listened to his album "Grace". I was completely obsessed. I'm 48 and I still get goosebumps and also get teared up sometime from the sadness of his untimely passing. His father was Tim Buckley, another excellent artist who also died very young. The soul in his voice, sound, heart are I think inspired by his love for Nina Simone and all the American jazz greats. He also loved Leonard Cohen and so many other artists that I also love, which is why I think I connect so much with his music. Who can't. RIP Jeff Buckley.
He has the voice of an angel. What a talent gone too soon.
An all time classic.
We need more jeff buckley reactions 🙏
OHHHHHH!! yes yes yes PLEASE do more Jeff Buckley.... i KNOW you will love his music, *all* of his music is him pouring out his whole soul. and he is one of those rare musicians that are often *better live* than album versions. 'Mojo Pin' live in Chicago is a must! 'Grace', 'Eternal Life', 'Halleluyah', 'Opened Once', on and on... truly Angelic voice, the ability to make you feel what he is feeling, i could go on forever about him...
Oh So Real! My sweet Jeff! What a soul. So glad you are about to take a dive in!
This is probably my favourite song in Buckley's amazing catalog. It has brought me to tears more than once. The man had such a way with words and the voice to carry it all.
“She’s a tear that hangs inside my soul forever!”
I just knew you would react like that. It’s just an incredible lyric.
He said those words,"She's a tear that hangs inside my soul forever."
I’ve always felt Jeff fully left a piece of himself behind in every song he recorded. When we hear him now… that still feels true.
Well said
Jeff Buckley was simply on another level. Vocalist, songwriter, guitarist. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in one person. And dead from drowning accidentally in the wake of a passing ship on the Mississippi during the recording of his second album in Memphis in 1997 at the age of 30.
Very seldom can I listen to anything by Jeff Buckley without tearing up. He might be in Heaven now but he brought a small glimpse of heaven to us during his short stay. Anyone who has the gift to hear his music has been blessed
One of the best songs ever written.
One of the best songs and artists ever to walk this planet.
Jeff Buckley! Swoon.
Try:
Hallelujah (best cover ever)
Lilac Wine
Heck, it’s all amazing.
Thank you for the video, have always loved Jeff's music
Iam addicted to see these people hear and appreciate the genius of Jeffs music and singing. It always blows them away.
Corpus Christi Carol, Nightmares By The Sea, Grace, Lilac Wine ARE ALL BOPS! JEFF BUCKLEY IS POPPIN !! Great video! Love seeing your reactions and hearing what you have to say!
Gotta listen to the Live at Sin-e version of this (actually, just listen to the entire Live at Sine-e album, it's incredible). You won't believe this dude's voice in the live setting. It was UNREAL. Listen to that shit and try not to weep. I dare you.
Yes. Jeff Buckley! His music/lyrics are hauntingly heartfelt from the depths of his soul. He left us too soon. Please more! 'Hallelujah' Thank you!
Enjoying someone loving hearing the one and only Jeff Buckley. Once you get connected to his voice , it never leaves you .
A beautiful but tragic story is the life of Jeff and his father Tim. The book Dream Brother fully captures Jeff’s passion for his art while also showing his trepidation for the “business” of his art. One of my favorite books. I read it at least twice a year.
Jamal, I want to second the other's requests for Jeff's version of "Hallelujah". It is a soul-touching experience for me.
Also, Jeff's dad Tim Buckley has a song you should check out called "Once I Was".
Tim was taken from us too soon and Jeff followed in his footsteps. Both were amazing artists who expressed our emotions though their songs; even ones we didn't know we had or needed to get out.
One of the best voices of all time singing one of the best songs of all time. Can’t get much better than that.
The lyric
“I hear them drown my name” which I know is a figure of speech for crying at someone’s death
And “I’m not afraid to die”
Then the fact he died drowning will forever blow my mind and make my hair stand on edge.
Listen to the song “Grace” live on BBC. Most insane performance
This album was one of the best in the 90's. This is not even subject to debate.
As soon as you responded to his voice for the first time I thought, just wait, you ain't seen nothing yet! lol
So true. Still saddened by his loss
He kept stopping early on and reacting and I kept thinking....just you wait...lol. just when you think it can't get any better, it does. The magic of Jeff.
One of the all time greats in my book. Follow up with Forget Her. ❤️
So happy you’ve been exposed to Jeff. 😊
Haven't heard this song for a few years,broke down crying...
So.. I never comment on anything. This video. I am so glad I found it. Jeff is my favorite artist, and this, my all-time favorite song. My then boyfriend learned this on guitar when he was courting me, and it became our first dance song at our wedding. Your reaction, your soul absorbing this song... it's everything, sir. I am so glad it shook you the way it shook me. You seem like a beautiful person. When you know Jeff, YOU. KNOW.