Allison Russell "Persephone"

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2024
  • Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell released her debut solo album in 2021, titled "Outside Child," which earned her three GRAMMY nominations. Here she is performing a song from that album, "Persephone."
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  • @AllisonRussell
    @AllisonRussell 2 роки тому +320

    Thanks so much for having us on the show, Stephen & Co! Even remotely it's a dream come true 🙏🏾🌈 Larissa Maestro on cello & harmony vocals, Mahra Hem on vocals, Dan Knobler on electric guitar, Drew Lindsay on keys, Chris Merrill on bass, Jamie Dick on drums, me on lead vocals & clarinet. Audio recorded by Rachael Moore at Oceanway Studio in Nashville. Video captured by Cody Duncum.
    Persephone (from my debut solo album #outsidechild )
    An homage to my first love. We were just kids, 15 years old. Her loving kindness saved my sanity and my life on bitter winter nights when I was homeless and hanging on by a whisper. Her dark basement was a refuge and an oasis. - A
    Blood on my shirt, two ripped buttons
    Might’ve killed me that time oh if I’d let him
    He’s slow when he’s drunk and he lost his grip on me
    Now I’m running down la rue St. Paul
    Trying to get out from the weight of it all
    Can’t flag a cop ‘cause I know he won’t stop…
    I go see Persephone
    Tap tap tappin’ on your window screen
    Gotta let me in Persephone
    Got nowhere to go but I had to get away from him
    My petals are bruised but I’m still a flower
    Come runnin to you in the violet hour
    Put your skinny arms around me, let me taste your skin
    Mouth to mouth, mouth to flower
    Salty sweet you give me power
    I feel you shake under my lips
    Your fingers tender find my secrets
    Don’t make a sound, don’t cry out love
    Your parents are sleeping just above
    I kiss you once, I kiss you twice
    Fall asleep looking in each other’s eyes
    Tap tap tappin’ on your window screen
    Gotta let me in Persephone
    Got nowhere to go but I had to get away from him
    My petals are bruised but I’m still a flower
    Come runnin to you in the violet hour
    Put your skinny arms around me, let me taste your skin
    Light on your shoulder, light on your cheek
    Light telling me it’s time to leave
    The birds are calling to the morning
    Your parents’ feet above us stirring
    Kiss your belly before I go
    Climb back outta your basement window
    Back to the cold’s bite, back to the hard life
    Back to the harsh bright street
    Tap tap tappin’ on your window screen
    Gotta let me in Persephone
    Got nowhere to go but I had to get away from him
    My petals are bruised but I’m still a flower
    Come runnin to you in the violet hour
    Put your skinny arms around me, let me taste your skin

    • @geoffoconnor3487
      @geoffoconnor3487 2 роки тому +24

      Congratulations from Australia on your faultless performance, Alison. It is a rare pleasure nowadays to not only get fine singing, clear diction and a tasteful arrangement, but unpretentious, articulate lyrics.

    • @itsonlysound
      @itsonlysound 2 роки тому +16

      First introduction to your music but I'll definitely be checking out the album. Beautiful performance

    • @dorothymartino3221
      @dorothymartino3221 2 роки тому +12

      Love it - thank you

    • @BlindMeadows
      @BlindMeadows 2 роки тому +10

      Amazing!

    • @JootjeJ
      @JootjeJ 2 роки тому +14

      I don't know how many times I have played this today. That was a brilliant debut! I'll definitely start listening to more of your music.

  • @BlueSky-kt1ps
    @BlueSky-kt1ps 2 роки тому +79

    "My pedals are bruised, but I'm still a flower' What an incredible song and performance. More people need to hear her.

    • @Robil63
      @Robil63 2 роки тому +3

      You ride your bike too hard

    • @melanies.6030
      @melanies.6030 2 роки тому

      @@Robil63 Is that a command or a question?

    • @robertdegiro
      @robertdegiro 2 роки тому +3

      first time i heard it was on the radio i was bussy but could catch the beauty of it inmediately ,the first thing i did when i finished working was digging on google with the only word i remembered persephone i spent time and time again listening to the song then i passed it to my dad to my sister is a very special song

    • @jmfb156
      @jmfb156 3 місяці тому

      Petals. Petals are bruised

  • @rmatson
    @rmatson 2 роки тому +14

    OMG, stop everything. What a touching song. What a compelling performance. What a singer, what a writer, what a band, what a recording.

  • @kenc2257
    @kenc2257 2 роки тому +73

    First time I've heard this singer--what a voice! That was quite a performance.

  • @Radiothomas
    @Radiothomas 2 роки тому +7

    How is it possible that Ihad never heard of Allison Russell until today. Persephone had me instantly choked up. I am full of gratitude for these stunning lyrics full of hope and raw honesty, beautiful harmonies, and an arrangement that is second to none. And I am moved when I think of a person very close to me who experienced much the same as a child so many decades ago. Thank you, Allison, from the bottom of my heart.

  • @tommyboytommyboy8021
    @tommyboytommyboy8021 2 роки тому +50

    She’s brilliant.

  • @reidcushman3562
    @reidcushman3562 2 роки тому +79

    I'd never heard of her or heard her before, but that's a deficit I plan to correct. What a lovely voice. Hope next time she can be in the same studio as SC, JB/Stay Human, and the live audience, because that added presence, of artists and audience, who recognize and show respect to others' talents, adds to the magic power.

    • @jwbrook
      @jwbrook 2 роки тому +5

      Her album is absolutely amazing. I urge you to check it out. Also check out her current band, Birds of Chicago, and her previous band Po Girl. She’s amazing.

    • @rmatson
      @rmatson 2 роки тому

      Exactly. So much going on here. A beautiful performance.

  • @scottgrenerth1079
    @scottgrenerth1079 2 роки тому +17

    I am sooo eternally grateful to be introduced to you via Rhiannon Giddens! Every moment of Outside Child is amazing, and Persephone is my favorite song among an incredibly strong group of songs.

  • @Kasino80
    @Kasino80 2 роки тому +28

    Those lyrics man! I'm blown away!

  • @raylivengood8040
    @raylivengood8040 2 роки тому +16

    Glad I decided to listened to this. Very very nice indeed.

  • @GoldenBarzTv
    @GoldenBarzTv 2 роки тому +6

    I actually share great great grandparents with her. Unlikely to ever meet her but very proud of her all the same.

    • @AllisonRussell
      @AllisonRussell 2 роки тому +7

      I hope we get to meet one day, cousin.

  • @DavidRodriguez-jz4mi
    @DavidRodriguez-jz4mi 2 роки тому +33

    Also check out Allison‘s previous work with Birds of Chicago (a great band who I miss).

    • @WaltonBurns
      @WaltonBurns 2 роки тому +11

      And Po' Girls. And Our Native Daughters. Everything she is involved in is amazing!

    • @Hodag71
      @Hodag71 2 роки тому +3

      Here's a "Birds of Chicago" oldie but goodie. ua-cam.com/video/3NNUt67wl6Q/v-deo.html

  • @msteaguer1908
    @msteaguer1908 2 роки тому +20

    I have to seek more of this singer, Allison Russell.

    • @Hodag71
      @Hodag71 2 роки тому

      Here's one you will like. ua-cam.com/video/1JFjG5a5UVQ/v-deo.html

  • @davidcwitkin6729
    @davidcwitkin6729 2 роки тому +7

    This is an AMAZING singer and a BRILLIANT song.

  • @shellym79
    @shellym79 2 роки тому +18

    The lyrics and vocals are magic. 🥰

  • @marciayospin9320
    @marciayospin9320 2 роки тому +1

    I also never heard Allison Russell before . She has a beautiful voice her song Persephone touched me personally.

  • @vmurt
    @vmurt 2 роки тому +2

    Wow - just saw her at the vancouver folk fest. this song brings me to tears.

  • @theappalachianambassador8284
    @theappalachianambassador8284 Рік тому +1

    Just heard this for the first time when she opened for Jason Isbell night before last in Sydney. Instantly impressive, and what a song and story. She and her band crushed it, and these lyrics can hang with Jason no question. Crowd loved it, and I'm delighted to find this performance to relive.
    (Kinda funny to think about because I first discovered Jason Isbell when he performed 'If We Were Vampires' on the Daily Show. Great that these late night hosts are still bringing a spotlight to incredible artists, and we then have the opportunity to go support them live.)

  • @andrewhillhouse2435
    @andrewhillhouse2435 2 роки тому +4

    Congratulations on a wonderful Colbert Show debut Allison!

  • @tammystockley-loughlin7680
    @tammystockley-loughlin7680 Рік тому +1

    Added this to my Playlist...this married Granny wept at her lyrics...solidarity to all looking to belong in our society. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during these trying times.

  • @nm985
    @nm985 2 роки тому +4

    This song lifted me. I have to hear more from her.

  • @grumpynold
    @grumpynold 2 роки тому +6

    thank you. I'm a new fan of Allison. absolutely beautiful!

  • @dreamlife2351
    @dreamlife2351 2 роки тому +5

    Wow! She’s fabulous ❣️ I’m definitely going to buy her music. Beautiful voice, excellent control and a well written song.

  • @k.smalley8488
    @k.smalley8488 2 роки тому +1

    Perfection at every level..God bless you AR

  • @linsawt
    @linsawt 2 роки тому +10

    Wow What a great talent! I’ve been following her for years and I’m so happy that she’s finally breaking through. She is one who totally deserves everything good. One of the most loving kind beautiful women I’ve ever known. A killer singer and a very meaningful songs.

  • @robformica5394
    @robformica5394 2 роки тому +2

    This is one of those perfect songs you only get every few years.

  • @DoctorJoanieTool
    @DoctorJoanieTool 2 роки тому +7

    Adore AR. Glad your guests are staying safe in this pandemic surge.

  • @jmlandels
    @jmlandels 2 роки тому +2

    What a breath of fresh air to have truly poetic lyrics. Add that to a wonderful voice and, wow, what a performance!

  • @HealingHut1
    @HealingHut1 2 роки тому +13

    Wow what a treasure! Thanks for the morning smile.

  • @sharonzarka9940
    @sharonzarka9940 2 роки тому +15

    Multi talented. Can understand her words when she sings.

  • @rebecca8525
    @rebecca8525 2 роки тому +2

    I watch Colbert every night, and I’m also a fan of Allison Russell. How did I miss this performance?

  • @hollisp4632
    @hollisp4632 2 роки тому +4

    This is the most beautiful voice…. I can’t even…

  • @victorlionelnazaire685
    @victorlionelnazaire685 2 роки тому +2

    She will go very far with such an emotional voice !

  • @ashtonparrish
    @ashtonparrish 2 роки тому +7

    GOD DAMN

  • @laurapowell3516
    @laurapowell3516 2 роки тому +2

    Favorite musical guest on Colbert!

  • @sensor6101
    @sensor6101 2 роки тому +2

    So good to see Allison on TV! Been following her since the Po Girl days.

  • @samniacat
    @samniacat 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely magnificent

  • @luckydog-287
    @luckydog-287 2 роки тому +1

    I have heard many great things about Allison! Nice!

  • @BestFitSquareChannel
    @BestFitSquareChannel 2 роки тому +10

    Clarinet! ♥️🎶♥️🥂🖖🏾

  • @realmofthesenses
    @realmofthesenses 2 роки тому +1

    I think i first ´found´ Carolina Chocolate drops, Rhiannon Giddens, Our Native Daughters, and then ... Allison Russell. She´s performing in Paradiso, Amsterdam later this year. Looking forward to see and hear her live.

  • @chicknthesticks
    @chicknthesticks 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, wow, wow. Beautiful voice, incredible lyrics. So well done.

  • @darquequeen2323
    @darquequeen2323 2 роки тому +19

    That’s a nice song. Kinda makes the world not suck for a few moments.

  • @anteandrovic
    @anteandrovic Рік тому +1

    this music really reaches out to everyone , this powerful intonation resonates with those who have suffered this abuse , and those to that havent, thankyou.
    Its ironic that such beauty arises from suffering, .. the story of humanity in 1 song.... :)

  • @ricksammon
    @ricksammon 2 роки тому +1

    My wife and I saw you last night at the God's Love/Love Rocks NYC event. You were are favorite!

  • @larryhurley1025
    @larryhurley1025 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You I think of my granddaughter when you sing this song.

  • @glenn1075
    @glenn1075 2 роки тому +3

    marvelous!!!- TY

  • @quaregeg2750
    @quaregeg2750 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful singer! All round talent for sure.

  • @davidbaxter4910
    @davidbaxter4910 Рік тому +1

    AMAZING PERSON.
    OVERCOMES ALL OF
    HER EARLY LIFE.
    AMAZING.
    BRILLIANT.

  • @manfredconnor3194
    @manfredconnor3194 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome song!

  • @warrenjoseph76
    @warrenjoseph76 2 роки тому +1

    Stunning!

  • @maruad7577
    @maruad7577 2 роки тому +5

    Very nice. Big thanks to Stephen Fearing of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings for including the link to this. I might have missed it otherwise.

  • @SuzeBlues
    @SuzeBlues 2 роки тому +12

    Awesome artist! Going to check out more from her!

  • @paulafranceschi
    @paulafranceschi 2 роки тому +7

    Country clarinet!!

  • @ivanmilojevic1
    @ivanmilojevic1 2 роки тому +1

    Mesmerizing!

  • @sundancita
    @sundancita 2 роки тому +2

    This song! WOW!!!

  • @charlessteinman2523
    @charlessteinman2523 2 роки тому +2

    Wow. Thank you. -C

  • @WaltonBurns
    @WaltonBurns 2 роки тому +8

    Love that she did this powerful tune in a church, it appears.

    • @ronkopald
      @ronkopald 2 роки тому +2

      Ocean Way Nashville Studio A

    • @WaltonBurns
      @WaltonBurns 2 роки тому +1

      @@ronkopald Well, a boy can dream. Now I know where I'm recording when I get my big break and appear on Colbert too 😂

  • @eekowarrior4409
    @eekowarrior4409 2 роки тому +2

    Wondering if singing these songs on tour was cathartic or traumatic. A mix of both, I suspect. What a magnificent and brave piece of work.

  • @rachaelm7084
    @rachaelm7084 2 роки тому +12

    I love her voice! 😍

  • @marshallboice4629
    @marshallboice4629 2 роки тому +11

    Love her. I got a Jewel or Indigo Girls vibe and just a touch of Kim Carnes.

  • @suelibow5172
    @suelibow5172 2 роки тому +2

    ::: Goosebumps :::

  • @ShauneenHutchinson
    @ShauneenHutchinson Рік тому

    Astounding! Thank you .

  • @NancyPower33
    @NancyPower33 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful artist! She reminds me of Joanie Mitchell. 💖

  • @hjneufeld
    @hjneufeld 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful and heartbreaking

  • @davidbryden7904
    @davidbryden7904 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, beautiful voice 😍
    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @jackkerouac8439
    @jackkerouac8439 2 роки тому +2

    Wow!

  • @pund_it1811
    @pund_it1811 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @charlesquinnwarwick380
    @charlesquinnwarwick380 2 роки тому +2

    Love her

  • @persephonestardust2498
    @persephonestardust2498 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! I was born in St. Paul. 💗

  • @jwbrook
    @jwbrook Рік тому

    Love this!!

  • @tmc1372
    @tmc1372 2 роки тому +1

    Wow.

  • @jamesbell8529
    @jamesbell8529 2 роки тому +3

    Allison Russell is good, I've heard her before !

  • @AdmiralAveil
    @AdmiralAveil 2 роки тому +2

    🐦🎼Thank you✨

  • @glennhabel2107
    @glennhabel2107 2 роки тому +1

    Great performance. Listen to her in Birds Of Chicago. You won't be disappointed.

  • @barnacles62
    @barnacles62 2 роки тому +2

    She commented that despite she is married and in love with her husband, she identifies as queer. This song was written about her first love, which she had with a girl.....

  • @Downloadeodeo
    @Downloadeodeo 2 роки тому +7

    That was very nice :D

  • @befromnova7144
    @befromnova7144 2 роки тому +9

    She reminds me of Joni Mitchell.

    • @susancameron6067
      @susancameron6067 2 роки тому +5

      Another great Canadian artist! Alli is amazing.

    • @BlueSky-kt1ps
      @BlueSky-kt1ps 2 роки тому +2

      YES! She does.

    • @hmtostevin
      @hmtostevin 2 роки тому +2

      @@susancameron6067 I loved her music when she was in Po Girl as well, Allison is such a talented singer song writer.

    • @AllisonRussell
      @AllisonRussell 2 роки тому +4

      I am honoured beyond measure that you think so... Joni Mitchell is foundational, formative, influential for so many writers. She certainly is for me. Some of my earliest memories are of my Mom ( from Saskatchewan just like Joni) playing Joni records - Ladies of the Canyon and Clouds- on repeat and us singing along together 🙏🏾🌹

    • @susancameron6067
      @susancameron6067 2 роки тому +1

      @@hmtostevin I’ve listened to her since Po’ Girl as well.

  • @clarencegoddard6527
    @clarencegoddard6527 2 роки тому +1

    Such a sweet melody. . lyrics tell a twisted story of bittersweet abuse. . . pretty, twisted.

  • @fredbloggs6080
    @fredbloggs6080 2 роки тому

    I see they corrected a couple audio glitches at around 2:17 which were on the broadcast version, but there are still a couple that show up at 3:25 and the following few seconds. I noticed similar audio glitches on a Kellyoke the other day on NBC. I very rarely never see these in broadcasts.

  • @HomebrewAudioRecording
    @HomebrewAudioRecording 2 роки тому +2

    Love this performance. You are terrific! Any chance you can tell us what mic that is? 🙂

    • @AllisonRussell
      @AllisonRussell 2 роки тому +1

      It was an AEA KU4 run through an old Telefunken tube preamp ✨

    • @HomebrewAudioRecording
      @HomebrewAudioRecording 2 роки тому +1

      @@AllisonRussell Wow! Thank you so much for the reply!

  • @Liz-M
    @Liz-M 2 роки тому +4

    🥰

  • @Krillinish2
    @Krillinish2 5 днів тому

    Now she’s playing Persephone in Hadestown Broadway.

  • @Robil63
    @Robil63 2 роки тому

    niiiiiice eargasm

  • @bootsieragansings
    @bootsieragansings 2 роки тому +1

    ✨🌹✨🌹✨🌹✨❤️

  • @ronkopald
    @ronkopald 2 роки тому

    Great performance! Anybody happen to get the mics they were using? None of them looked familiar to me.

  • @The_MissJarvis
    @The_MissJarvis 2 роки тому +2

    Way to calm my nerves from the first word!

  • @beevandyke1959
    @beevandyke1959 2 роки тому +1

    Singing about lesbian love!! ❤❤♀️♀️❤❤

  • @Downloadeodeo
    @Downloadeodeo 2 роки тому +1

    SIX!!!

  • @kurtfoulke5130
    @kurtfoulke5130 2 роки тому

    Tragically sad but somehow erotic, I didn't know whether to cry or be aroused.
    A beautiful song, voice and Artist.

  • @Msyjsm
    @Msyjsm 2 роки тому

    "Fall asleep looking into each other's eyes" has me imagining two military freaks snoring loudly with their eyes wide open. XD

  • @southtoe3607
    @southtoe3607 Рік тому

    I hope her stepdad gets what he deserves.

  • @emilycopenhaver6759
    @emilycopenhaver6759 Рік тому

    I think she just made me a lesbian.

  • @lee-sq6ob
    @lee-sq6ob 2 роки тому

    vox are so dry! why y'all do Allison like that?

  • @Sukhita_Chakma
    @Sukhita_Chakma 2 роки тому +1

    First

  • @samppawest
    @samppawest 2 роки тому +1

    Fun fact: ”Perse” means ”ass” in finnish.

  • @colegrimm8790
    @colegrimm8790 2 роки тому

    Terrible

  • @22Phantasm
    @22Phantasm 2 роки тому

    Thanks, but certainly not my cup of tea. You enjoy.

  • @danyelnicholas
    @danyelnicholas 2 роки тому

    least interesting clarinet solo ever.

    • @AllisonRussell
      @AllisonRussell 2 роки тому +2

      You crack me up. Peace be with you, brother.

  • @snappatruce
    @snappatruce 2 роки тому

    Nominating people nobody has ever heard of. That’s why awards shows are dead.

  • @heinzbeanz273
    @heinzbeanz273 2 роки тому +1

    Odd hearing the most generic white girl indie band vocals out of her. Surprised it's not a solo ukulele thing.

    • @Dvw86
      @Dvw86 2 роки тому +7

      WTF??

    • @wavepirate
      @wavepirate 2 роки тому +7

      There's still time to delete this comment.

    • @heinzbeanz273
      @heinzbeanz273 2 роки тому

      It's okay that none of you have the level of experience I have with music. This is genuinely one of the most generic vocal voices out there now. Every white girl with a uke uses it because it allows her to sing without any control, power, or actual quality and everyone thinks it's good.

    • @wavepirate
      @wavepirate 2 роки тому +9

      @Charlie Ducks There's always a man who knows better

    • @youtubename7819
      @youtubename7819 2 роки тому +5

      What do you think she SHOULD sound like?
      In other words, how racist are you gonna admit to being?