Miranda Russell's diction is precise and clear but with nuance and gesture that reflect her acting skill. Here she delivers the ballad -- the story -- as well as the music. One of the best performances of the song.
Anyone interested in the Ariels that angels were riding down to pick up James can get an idea of them from a dip into this video clip. James would have heard them coming. ua-cam.com/video/1HWnCtnOzxk/v-deo.html
I recently asked a motor cycle rider if a Vincent Black lightning 1952 had ever been seen at a well known local bike venue. She was not sure but at least she wore black leathers and revealed a fine head of red hair, when she removed her crash helmet !
Wonderful. This is, in my opinion, the best ever version of this Richard Thompson classic outlaw ballad, sung beautifully, with nuance fitting the ballad's unfolding story. A synthesis of Thompson's singing and great guitar playing- the accompaniment does a good job here.
HEARD SEVERAL VERSIONS OF VINCENT BLACK LIGHTNING. SHE DOES IT BEST. SHE ALSO NAILS GILLIAN WELCH'S SONGS. BOUGHT HER ROCKPORT CD AND WAITING FOR MORE!
Ah, my favourite Richard Thompson song and she carries it off so well. I'll certainly check out her other stuff on the basis of this performance. Just heard Dylan have a pot at it and Miranda sees him off comfortably
I just love the power with which she OWNS this song. The verses end with a low note of "ride" and i love the way she hits it. Doesn't hurt that she sure does look like the Red Molly in my mind's eye too.....
OMFG!!! What an amazing cover of a classic. I find the lyrics much easier to understand when Miranda sings, as compared to male singers of this same song. Her range, clarity, and passion combine to create a masterpiece. If anyone sings this song better, I've yet to hear them. Thank you Miranda.
Really captured it. I like the part where the tear ran slowly down my left cheek. She said "Greeve-es wont do" as originally written. But a Greeves was a two stroke trials, enduro, motocross bike. So now some other British bike is sung, like Beezer's, for BSA. Even Thompson sings so....Best motorcycle song ever.....
It just gives a person chills! Miranda OWNS this song! She does an exceptional and emotional rendition of this song that brings tears. May her God Bless her (and her AMAZING BAND!) and Richard Thompson, of course!
Fair dues Miranda,[ actually seeing as we are on I notice Thompson has a new album out Acoustics Classics]. Well doner I love how you got really in to it
Norton Dominator 1955.. Better handling A Nor-Vin would be the best of ALL! Missed a chance to build one, winter of '69-'70 Lovengreen's Cycle Salvage Yard, Tampa, FLA Ended up building a 250 Ducati Diana, for peanuts.. Tuned and raced in AMA Amateur road racing.. Dade City, Lakeland, PBIR road courses Left Trailered at Daytona... TD-1B's too fast there Watched Mike and Paul battle Yvon Du Hammel Learned to hang off from Smart... Good TIMES! J.C.
I've heard many versions of this fantastic song , and apart from Richard Thompson's original , my other favourite rendition was by Scottish folk singer , Dick Vaughan , who recorded it for his Sail On album .
Miranda Russell's diction is precise and clear but with nuance and gesture that reflect her acting skill. Here she delivers the ballad -- the story -- as well as the music. One of the best performances of the song.
Anyone interested in the Ariels that angels were riding down to pick up James can get an idea of them from a dip into this video clip. James would have heard them coming. ua-cam.com/video/1HWnCtnOzxk/v-deo.html
Beautiful version, beautiful singer, and the quiet acting out of the song with facial expressions and slow arm gestures is wonderful
A wonderful cover of this awesome song with outstanding vocals and storytelling. Also, the audio recording is first class!
Richard Thompson is truly a rock God. Amazing cover. It's a crime that RT isn't a household name, it's a true f*cking shame!
I love it when she rides the air bike at the end - what a performance!
I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing this song. One day I must try and learn the chords. Fabulous version.
I love how Miranda looks at the audience and grins early (1.18) into this tune. Because she knows she is nailing it !
NAILED IT!!! in so many ways...
Over the years I have tried to imagine what Red Molly might look like, I think Miranda Russell fits the bill.
I recently asked a motor cycle rider if a Vincent Black lightning 1952 had ever been seen at a well known local bike venue. She was not sure but at least she wore black leathers and revealed a fine head of red hair, when she removed her crash helmet !
100%
if not, it would be hard to imagine anyone else
Rita Furclough oh dats a redhead
Agreed!
OMG the sweetest cover version of this amazing song made me cry
Hell, That was just awesome.
Well put.
Bravo Miranda ! Thank you for your blessings of your Sweet Voice !! 👏💖
Its not everyone can cover this song and make it work , it is a hard song to cover
this is one of the best versions i have heard
Wow!
This lady singing this song just goes great with a glass of bourbon. Excellent!
I don't know - I'm drinking bourbon right now, and this followed a version by Dick Gaughan that IMHO blew this away.
Maybe Irish Whiskey? Or Scotch?
What a magnificent voice.
Wow !!!! just freakin wow! have heard many covers of this song n this is just magical
Wonderful. This is, in my opinion, the best ever version of this Richard Thompson classic outlaw ballad, sung beautifully, with nuance fitting the ballad's unfolding story. A synthesis of Thompson's singing and great guitar playing- the accompaniment does a good job here.
HEARD SEVERAL VERSIONS OF VINCENT BLACK LIGHTNING. SHE DOES IT BEST. SHE ALSO NAILS GILLIAN WELCH'S SONGS. BOUGHT HER ROCKPORT CD AND WAITING FOR MORE!
That brought tears to my eyes, yes God bless her.
Great performance of a great song. Hope to see Miranda live someday.
Unbelievable. Fell in love with this instantly.
Incredible stage presence. Great performance, by a beautiful woman.
Hey, I don't have a Vincent '52, but I've got this old Kawasaki... wanna ride?
KZ?
SHE ROCKES IT ;;; LOVE HER ! GOOD BACK UP !
Great rendition of a great song. I never tire of playing it or hearing it
I love this version and I absolutely love that she seems to be really enjoying performing
A great female version of this song....Love you Miranda.
Ah, my favourite Richard Thompson song and she carries it off so well. I'll certainly check out her other stuff on the basis of this performance. Just heard Dylan have a pot at it and Miranda sees him off comfortably
I just love the power with which she OWNS this song. The verses end with a low note of "ride" and i love the way she hits it. Doesn't hurt that she sure does look like the Red Molly in my mind's eye too.....
Yes! And I am so grateful that she chooses not to take those low notes up an octave (or any other interval).
Fantastic. Thanks so much for this terrific performance.
Angelic face, shape and voice that any man would be grateful to come home to every day......but this a tale best spoken by a man.
it is all in one's recieving elektronix ...... this version far surpasses the original .... imo
I respectfully disagree, though i do prefer it to the Del McCoury version.
I don't know--Red Molly starts out by admiring the bike, not James, and rides away with the bike at the end!
Stage presence. Lots of stage presence and a heck of a voice.
In my opinion there is nothing in this world like Miranda singing this song!
Awesome, perfect, cover! I have to check out more Miranda.
OMFG!!! What an amazing cover of a classic. I find the lyrics much easier to understand when Miranda sings, as compared to male singers of this same song.
Her range, clarity, and passion combine to create a masterpiece. If anyone sings this song better, I've yet to hear them. Thank you Miranda.
Richard Thompson
So beautiful! What an amazing show that was.
Hi
Beautiful version! Great Song!
Absolutely great performance.
He was runnin' out of road --he was runnin' out of breath !
Allison who? I'd pay $100 to hear Miranda sing this song. Hers is a voice with soul of a Vincent '52 if I've ever heard one! Well done Miranda!
its my faverit vershion that accent kills me she blasted this song
+d12r34e56w yesss...meeee tooo
No one else does this song as well as Miranda does!
my man its the best version of this song i ever heard
what a great rendition, an awesome performance. She is Red Molly personified, lovely little accent too!
Really captured it. I like the part where the tear ran slowly down my left cheek. She said "Greeve-es wont do" as originally written. But a Greeves was a two stroke trials, enduro, motocross bike. So now some other British bike is sung, like Beezer's, for BSA. Even Thompson sings so....Best motorcycle song ever.....
No, she didn't capture it....she sugar'd a dark love song...this is a story best told by a man. This is James' story, not Red Molly's.
RT regularly changes up the motorcycle marques in his performances.
Jesus! How good is this...
The accordion was a nice touch. No other version that I know of has one in it.
Boy, that girl got such strong fiery voice, best vocals female for the motorcycle song,(as Del McCurdy puts it)👍
Excellent performance!
It just gives a person chills! Miranda OWNS this song! She does an exceptional and emotional rendition of this song that brings tears. May her God Bless her (and her AMAZING BAND!) and Richard Thompson, of course!
Richard Thompson owns it..her version is pure dung
Superb version, very nice.
Well done ladies. Very musical.
Best version.
Amazing singer.
Great version of a great song.
Fair dues Miranda,[ actually seeing as we are on I notice Thompson has a new album out Acoustics Classics].
Well doner I love how you got really in to it
Beautiful song, sung by a beautiful girl!
brilliant stuff
She killed it.
She's awesome
Hell of a version this!
I wish I could find this woman.
brill!
beautiful song, sung by a strong singer
Like this singer!
a great cover, the closest i think to the original, very enjoyable.
BLOODY MARVELLOUS !!
Feisty version Thanks dolly21111 !
'Fantasic
if fate will break my stride, ill give you my Vincent to ride...
Dayum!!!
Only band I've heard that have covered one of his songs successfully, R. E. M. WALLOF DEATH.
Norton Dominator 1955..
Better handling
A Nor-Vin would be the best of ALL!
Missed a chance to build one, winter of '69-'70
Lovengreen's Cycle Salvage Yard, Tampa, FLA
Ended up building a 250 Ducati Diana, for peanuts..
Tuned and raced in AMA Amateur road racing..
Dade City, Lakeland, PBIR road courses
Left Trailered at Daytona... TD-1B's too fast there
Watched Mike and Paul battle Yvon Du Hammel
Learned to hang off from Smart...
Good TIMES!
J.C.
holy batfcuk
great cover
Great song touching ballad. Poetic license since a 52 Vincent had no keys and Vincent did not make a black lightning in 52' .
Production 1948-1952
Red Molly.
I've heard many versions of this fantastic song , and apart from Richard Thompson's original , my other favourite rendition was by Scottish folk singer , Dick Vaughan , who recorded it for his Sail On album .
Check the O'Keeffe music foundation cover out
This red hair would look great on my 78 FLH.
Yes, yes. I agree Joe doax.
Oh i dont know Red Molly could get on my indian anytime .........🥰
Great fiddle
I'm only here because we have the same name 😂. but she's good at singing. I sing too
pretty brutal task to hold you up to the light of the Master, but you are Red Molly..yes, you are..no doubt about it
😂😂😂😅this is just funny 👍
Red Molly herself.........
I'd pay $100 to hear Allison Krauss sing this.
Well suppose they didn’t know about Triumphs , Norton’s and BSAs, let alone the angles in chrome riding Aerials lol
It's good alright. But I think the Red Molly version shades it.
:)
Ugh....I couldn't make it to the 55 second mark.
+BMWLDRider 74 z1 rider hear it through eat your bruselsprouts expand your ear this is a biker song ps I have the same mask bro
You would benefit from a grammar and spelling refresher course...and I'm not your 'bro
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LOL
You're right, bmw, You're just another ass hat on YT.
There's a great cover in a different way. Look up Doug Bono.
A little too operatic but nice.
+Bill Brennan Sorry Bill, this is not an operatic sound. Yep, she's a soprano, but she's totally folk in sound.
Ugh
try reckless Kelly. MUCH BETTER! This is horrible!