Steven Page has one of the most distinctive voices in the industry. It just makes me happy. Can’t wait to see him out this Fall 2018 on tour. I’ve missed those pipes.
I've seen him do this song with BNL live at least 10 times but never this stripped down. I got goosebumps just watching the video, I can't imagine how you all felt in that room during this, all up close and personal. Incredible. Just WOW. Even tho Ed seemed to be the voice of a good number of BNL's radio singles, Steven was the voice of BNL to me. After 30 live shows over about 12 years and amassing a good size collection of BNL stuff - music, shirts etc - my husband and I both sort of froze our BNL obsession in time in 2009. Everything we loved was with Steven and they will never be the same to us without him. ☹
I haven't listened even once to BNL since he left. The uniqueness of his voice just can't be replicated and without it, BNL simply could not be the same. Even during all of my years of obsession since college onward, I didn't even really like the Ed songs as much.
To me he Has Always been the heart and soul not to mention the sound of Barenaked ladies as far as I’m concerned the Barenaked ladies are nothing worth listening to without him
Steven sets the mark! I challenge any modern "singer" to step away from the mic and sound exactly like they do in the studio, like he did.... will never happen. Modern music is abhorrent. Page is a legend!
Awesome and rare indeed! Although a much different style I also think the same about the guy from Simply Red. The ladies might be great without him, but I'll never know. He was the ladies to me.
It's no accident that the BNL came and went with his involvement in the band. What an amazing musician Steven Page has proven himself to be. I hope he has another resurgence before we all get too old.
They had two good albums after he left but that was it. But those would have been better with his vocals included. Sucks he got booted for being busted for cocaine.
Hope he gets back with BNL before they get too old. If the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac can reunite, surely these guys can. At least I got to meet Steven after a show on his first solo tour. I don't think that would've happened if they didn't part ways. Anyway, this is a great performance. Thanks for sharing.
This is one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen. I've been a bnl fan since the early 00s. Seen them 3 times (the few times they came to the UK) and they never sang this. The last time I saw them it was without Steven Page and they'd lost they're soul In my opinion. Never been to see them since. Seeing this live would have been a pinnacle of my life. Thanks for uploading.
He broke everyone's heart leaving BNL. But unlike other front men who leave successful he still sings all the old songs people love. I don't know what venue this is, but I can tell you from my own experience, singing with no mic like that is incredibly talented. In the 1950's Bing Crosby was performing and the mic went out, and he then stepped forward and belted out his song to the crowd. He used his vaudeville experience to do it and it made headlines. To hear SP do this like it's nothing shows just how talented he is. Amazing.
It was at Stage One in Fairfield, CT and the mic was working just fine, but he knew the audience was going to keep quiet enough for him to do it. I doubt I would have taken a video if not for how cool I knew it was going to be once he put the mic down. Great moment.
steven has got quite the set of pipes. I wish so badly he would go back to the barenaked ladies. While they are still great without him, there is just something missing.
techEtiquette Heal Thyself is a must buy! I know how you feel about seeing BNL these days. I haven't wanted to see them since Steven left. Hearing Ed sing the songs Steven used to sing doesn't interest me.
I can understand that because for the longest time I didn't listen to either after the split. Last year one of his concerts popped up on my fb newsfeed so I went and I'm so glad I did! I will be seeing BNL as a foursome for the first time in October and looking forward to it. I'm sure they will be great as well, and I actually like that we can still see two separate, completely different shows that have similar music.
Ugh. There are so few voices like this in the world. I am a huge BNL fan and still so sad that these geniuses are still not together again. They truly represent the beauty of song making.
Just saw BNL open for Hootie. Second time I’ve seen them post SP and they just aren’t the same. I love Ed but he just can’t pull the songs off the same. It’s bad, just really bad. Still a great show but it has never been the same without Page
Grossly underrated vocalist
I just can't. Jeez Steve... holy crap. My face is leaking.
Everyone in the room must get goosebumps when he hits that powerful high point. Incredible singer.
Total goosebumps. We were at this show, one of the best concerts.
Met182 I know 3 of us who do.
❤️❤️
Steven Page has one of the most distinctive voices in the industry. It just makes me happy. Can’t wait to see him out this Fall 2018 on tour. I’ve missed those pipes.
I've seen him do this song with BNL live at least 10 times but never this stripped down. I got goosebumps just watching the video, I can't imagine how you all felt in that room during this, all up close and personal. Incredible. Just WOW.
Even tho Ed seemed to be the voice of a good number of BNL's radio singles, Steven was the voice of BNL to me. After 30 live shows over about 12 years and amassing a good size collection of BNL stuff - music, shirts etc - my husband and I both sort of froze our BNL obsession in time in 2009. Everything we loved was with Steven and they will never be the same to us without him. ☹
Christine Crawford ❤️❤️
get in line
I haven't listened even once to BNL since he left. The uniqueness of his voice just can't be replicated and without it, BNL simply could not be the same. Even during all of my years of obsession since college onward, I didn't even really like the Ed songs as much.
I am right there with you. It was like the soul had been ripped out of the group without him.
Whoever recorded this, thank you.
Guitarist Craig Northey great in his own, lead vocalist for the Canadian band the Odds.
Great duo.
To me he Has Always been the heart and soul not to mention the sound of Barenaked ladies as far as I’m concerned the Barenaked ladies are nothing worth listening to without him
Agreed. I have seen Steven multiple times since the breakup, I have not seen BNL at all.
Never ceases to amaze me...
I do wish they used an acoustic guitar. But he SMASHED those vocals
The power from his voice, done so casually, is amazing.
Steven sets the mark! I challenge any modern "singer" to step away from the mic and sound exactly like they do in the studio, like he did.... will never happen. Modern music is abhorrent. Page is a legend!
To be fair. It's a small ass room.
Some would call this ‘modern music,’ you know! ;)
I love this but I'm sure Marcus King could kill it with no mic...
Awesome and rare indeed! Although a much different style I also think the same about the guy from Simply Red. The ladies might be great without him, but I'll never know. He was the ladies to me.
my kid refuses to acknowledge BNL without Page. Sigh. come back.
No page no ladies
Page blew it. Or rather, snorted it away.
smart kid!
He is 'the' lady... If you know, you know. ;)
It's not really the barenaked ladies without this guy... More like some elderly escapees from a home without their clothes.
It's no accident that the BNL came and went with his involvement in the band. What an amazing musician Steven Page has proven himself to be. I hope he has another resurgence before we all get too old.
They had two good albums after he left but that was it. But those would have been better with his vocals included. Sucks he got booted for being busted for cocaine.
He seems happier being close to home. His LFH shows were a life saver for me during lockdown
Holy. Fucking. Hell. that was amazing.
Dude isn't even in front of a mic. That's some power!
What a strong voice!!!!!
Yes!
Hope he gets back with BNL before they get too old. If the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac can reunite, surely these guys can. At least I got to meet Steven after a show on his first solo tour. I don't think that would've happened if they didn't part ways. Anyway, this is a great performance. Thanks for sharing.
One of the truest voices in the past 20’years!
30 years actually.
Of all time.
This was last night in Fairfield, CT
I was there too... amazing... seeing him tomorrow in Ridgefield!
This is one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen. I've been a bnl fan since the early 00s. Seen them 3 times (the few times they came to the UK) and they never sang this. The last time I saw them it was without Steven Page and they'd lost they're soul In my opinion. Never been to see them since. Seeing this live would have been a pinnacle of my life. Thanks for uploading.
Aaron Ahearne hope you saw him on the tour he just completed! He sung this song!
They sang it at three of the Birmingham (uk) gigs I’ve seen them at over the year’s..awesome
He broke everyone's heart leaving BNL. But unlike other front men who leave successful he still sings all the old songs people love. I don't know what venue this is, but I can tell you from my own experience, singing with no mic like that is incredibly talented. In the 1950's Bing Crosby was performing and the mic went out, and he then stepped forward and belted out his song to the crowd. He used his vaudeville experience to do it and it made headlines. To hear SP do this like it's nothing shows just how talented he is. Amazing.
It was at Stage One in Fairfield, CT and the mic was working just fine, but he knew the audience was going to keep quiet enough for him to do it. I doubt I would have taken a video if not for how cool I knew it was going to be once he put the mic down. Great moment.
Jim Hetzer I agree I saw him do it.can't really eplain it. You have to witness it for yourself.
He's voice is magical..BNL are a little weaker without him..
Oh yeah no doubt. I hate their shit now.
His voice was BNL. His voice was why liked them the first time I heard them.
A little?
BNL is nothing without Steven
Hands down 2nd best in Canadian history voice wise!! Awesome!
Tears. Seriously
steven has got quite the set of pipes. I wish so badly he would go back to the barenaked ladies. While they are still great without him, there is just something missing.
There is but Steven's solo work is better than new BNL ;)
yes!! he is so much better on his own
techEtiquette Heal Thyself is a must buy! I know how you feel about seeing BNL these days. I haven't wanted to see them since Steven left. Hearing Ed sing the songs Steven used to sing doesn't interest me.
I can understand that because for the longest time I didn't listen to either after the split. Last year one of his concerts popped up on my fb newsfeed so I went and I'm so glad I did! I will be seeing BNL as a foursome for the first time in October and looking forward to it. I'm sure they will be great as well, and I actually like that we can still see two separate, completely different shows that have similar music.
He's got his power back, sounds like the good ole' days. That's awesome! Thanks for uploading!
Such an amazing song and not given enough credit.
This is outstanding. Guy has an amazing voice.
Goosebumps listening to this. Favourite BNL song, such talent!
Ugh. There are so few voices like this in the world. I am a huge BNL fan and still so sad that these geniuses are still not together again. They truly represent the beauty of song making.
I can't stop watching this. ❤️❤️❤️
What a voice! Wow!
We have been truly blessed…….♥️ A voice of a Generation 👌
I was there, great show!
He is amazing!
What an incredible performance. Thank you for sharing.
Holy shit! Thank you for sharing
Man, I love this song
Still amazing!
Steven Page and Craig from The Odds, great canadian power pop combo
What a brilliant singer
Love!
Amazing!
Gosh, this is so awesome! Hearing it raw (i mean just pure voice with no mic) really gives the authentic chills
Excellent version. What a voice!
It such a shame Steven it's no longer with the l ladies.
What a voice.
He is the ladies ,that simple.
Incredible Talent!!!
That was soooo much better than the other video I watched of Steven. Nice one sir Page. Loved it.
Kelly Pettit ❤️
WOW!!!!!!!!
Im in love! Wow. I haven’t had goose bumps like these in a very long time. His voice is like no other….he makes me giddy. His range blows me away!
voice so powerful he needs no microphone
Sweet lawd. Sick
Pct3ch ❤️
Brilliant!!!
Best song in the Cat
My fucking hero
WOW :))))
Never underestimate Page.
GET BACK WITH BNL STEVEN!
BNL is nothing without Steven Page.
Awesome, thanks for sharing. When was this recorded?
Do you feel the heartbreak each time at different levels every time you sing it? Is it cathartic to sing it or torture?
Natas bless
Its like drunk again but for the other group of dads
Just saw BNL open for Hootie. Second time I’ve seen them post SP and they just aren’t the same. I love Ed but he just can’t pull the songs off the same. It’s bad, just really bad. Still a great show but it has never been the same without Page
Agreed, saw them a few months ago, and its "fine", but it feels like every post Page song sounds the same.
Anyone know where this is?
Stage One at Fairfield Theatre Company in Fairfield, CT
Did he and that guitar even rehearse?
Well, they tour together so maybe.
Same guy right?
holy shit he's not even on mic!
Jesus Christ
Save yer f'n applause til the end, amateurs.
Man, I'm just not feeling the emotion from him in this one that I've seen in other performances. This seems so much more contrived.
Breathtaking
The guitar is brutal. A shame because Page sounded terrific. I'd rather he sang a cappella than have to listen to that ham fisted guitar.