Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind (Rose Cousins cover)
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Rose Cousins covers Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind" during her CBC Music First Play Live session.
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70 years old with tears in my eyes. This lady is wonderful! Never heard of her but you can bet I'll be exploring more of her music.
Binging on Gordon (RIP) and I come across this masterpiece. Music is magic.
I had never heard of Rose Cousins until clicking around for different versions of this haunting folk song from my youth. It’s so incredibly touching to see how an artist (in this case Gordon Lightfoot) has had such a profound influence on other musicians and music lovers over the course of history and geography.
This song has never sounded better.
I discovered Rose Cousins through this CBC concert. I simply cannot believe the comments on this video criticizing her for speeding up and slowing down the lyrics. It’s called phrasing people. Something all great singers do. Would you be one of those people telling Billie Holiday to stick to the sheet music while she records All of Me? Look, I get it. Gordon Lightfoot wrote this tune and his version will always be the definitive one. But I will say this, this version made me break down and weep uncontrollably. And every time I hear it I get tears in my eyes. Gordon’s version always struck me as a bit colder and more clinical, like dissecting the end of a relationship (which was, in fact, what he was writing about). This version strikes me as more raw, closer to the actual break up event. And as for that idiot who chose to end his or her comment with something about “Whoever you are...”, I suggest checking out Rose’s original tune Freedom. First listen to the version from this CBC concert, and then check out her performance of it on a soundstage with just her guitar and her voice. Absolutely unbelievable. Her voice sends chills down my spine. To that poster I mentioned, what have you ever done to bring beauty into the world?
Cheers and thanks for engaging! The fact is, there's no accounting for taste and there's no way of predicting who's gonna get hit in the feels by one song and who it's gonna fly right by unnoticed. We're glad we had a chance to introduce Rose Cousins to you - she's so great, and best of all, she's still making music.
I find a song can sound awkward when a singer is ahead of the beat. In the groove or slightly behind the groove feels more comfortable to me.
Her phrasing on this is absolute perfection. Stopped me in my tracks having dinner at a friend's and I just closed my eyes. Moved me like very few songs ever have.
And you criticize Gordon’s version as a bit colder and more clinical. What a hypocrite..
Wow, one of my favourite songs ever! Beautifully done 💫
I’m speechless. Wow. Not since Eva Cassidy has a cover moved me so deeply.
Eva was the Queen.... 💖
I feel the same way.
You have to admit...This is coming straight from her ❤️!
"Coming Straight from the Heart" ~ Bryan Adams
The first time I heard this beautiful cover I had just lost my precious friend, Phil, who I still love so very much. I had music playing in my living room while talking with a friend about him. I was really struggling with the newness of him being gone. Every time I’d start to lose it I’d get a reminder of him, usually through music. I said to my friend, “It’s as if he can read my mind.” As I spoke those words this song came on and we heard, “If you could read my mind love...” We both looked at each other and began weeping. It was heartbreaking and healing at the same time. I’ve always loved this song. I’ll always miss my friend. ❤️💔🎶
Wow...Ive loved this song from my childhood,and ive come across this ladys beautiful version by accident. I live in Australia,and have never heard of her.
And then i read your comment,,, Beautifully said and so touching,and i feel your heart ache thru the words, as i too have not long lost my father,who addored this song..
Just saying...x
Mark Witham I had never heard of her until this song came on. It took my breath away. Mark, I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. I send healing thoughts to you from Texas. Strange how music has a way of carrying us through the heartaches and heartbreaks. I will now be reminded of you and your father when I hear this song. Peace and blessings to you. ♥️🎶
@@melamomo94 Thanks MG...
I can now say i have a friend in Texas, (female im guessing)😊
Mark Witham I am indeed, sir. Texas girl, born and bred. lol You’ve now got a friend in Texas! I have friends in Brisbane. I hear it’s beautiful there. 🙂
@@melamomo94 yer it is.. Im in PERTH West Australia...even better😊
Ok..lets get to know each other now we're friends...this will be fun.
You into motorcycles ?
Absolutely beautiful
This song is one of the best reasons to wish for immortality. I wouldn't wanna miss it on my funeral
Whoever is playing the pedal steel is a magician! Sounds heavenly!
Wooof her voice just cracked me right open. My god that’s a beautiful rendition
I'm literally fucking crying listening to this. What a song, what a rendition!
I like it. It's a different but heartfelt interpretation.
A beautiful and left a huge lump in my throat rendition of this song. Good on you Rose Cousins.
There are about a thousand covers of this song on YT. This one is really beautiful.
Seriously, one of the most beautiful, emotive covers I've heard in years. This lady is quite stunning in every facet of musicianship.
So well said...bless you
Stunning cover of a great song.
Holy moly! Glad I clicked on this.. Hit me right in the feels!
Amazing...so beautiful and raw
Beautiful....RIP GL🙏🕊
Such a lovely voice, enjoyed your version a lot
Great cover, eh? Thanks for watching!
Wow where has she been? This is the only time I've heard this on piano, just beautiful. Saddest divorce song ever too. RIP Gordo
Wow. Brava!
Spectacular
I have no words....
Very well done Rose, i am sure Gordon would approve
Awesome cover
best impulsive click ever
Same here!
Perfect pitch anyone? 😮
admirable, but I don't understand why singers leave unresolved notes at the end of lines
I hate when artists reinterpret classic, especially folk songs. Why change the tempo of the lyrics? Why speak most of the lyrics and only sing on chord changes then harold the rest?
Why not?
Don’t listen to covers then.
Because they want to get the words out while theyre on parts they don't need to concentrate much on the piano. I think that's the reason anyway. Don't they call that pub singer style.
A cool version but never like the sound of the original.
Sorry, this rendition just doesn't cut it
Not for me. Men have more emotion.
I can hear Carly Simon singing this ...
Brilliant. Loyal AND deconstructed. How the hell does that happen. The work of two geniuses.
One of the most remarkable covers I've ever heard, of the most remarkable songs out there.
Absolutely. Exquisite.
Ebb and flow, cadence, intonation, simply beautiful. Brilliant interpretation and performance. Love it.
2:49, if that doesnt send shivers down your spine, you need some time to re find yourself.
Rose, you stir my soul and I cried for the first in many years, I think you found my soul for me. Thank you darling. Dave
Songs are born to fly and live on in new and interesting ways and Rose does this song justice.
Wow, so beautiful. Rose has such an amazing voice. Such heart and feeling. 😍🤩
I was over having dinner at a friend's house and this cover came on his soundsystem. It immediately drew me in and took me away. I just had to focus and listen to how she was vocalizing this beautiful song, and it brought me to tears. One of the most beautiful versions of any song I've ever heard.
Wow. What a cover. Best cover of this song I've heard to date. Gordon would have been proud to hear this. RIP Gordon, the legacy you left behind is huge and will not be forgotten.
The troubadour once asked: "Did She Mention My Name?". Yes, at the end of Rose Cousins magnificent version of Lightfoot's masterpiece IYCRMM she mentioned his name. It gave me a pleasant jolt.
Just utterly wonderful. I`m blown away !!!!!!!!!!
Oh my gosh! Goosebumps! What a cover! She really did Gordon's song justice.
even made it her own
this woman does incredible covers!!!! period!!
This song started stirring my heart when I was 10 years old and still floods my eyes with tears - and this beautiful cover just enhances this feeling ❤ 😭
Holy Moly!! That was live! Jeepers Rose, you must not have to do too many takes in the studio with that voice!! Stunning. This is hands down the best cover of this song.
Celestial harmonic event
There is so much about this song that is identifiable and shouldn’t be altered, yet you did just that and made it your own. Very moving… your voice is stunning! Excellent rendition 💯💯
GREAT COVER,LOVELY KEYS.
The last time when she sings "With chains upon my feet" my eyes fill up with tears. Awesome cover!
Actually, as a huge Lightfoot fan and with him being one of my main influences, I thought this version was pretty good for what it is. No one matches the original Lightfoot, so why try. I thought Rose gave it a lot of feeling.
That is exactly right and no one should try to imitate Gord. Some of the people who cover his songs are so atrocious and I've no idea why they dare put themselves into position to show off their obvious failure at imitation.
A beautiful and haunting version of…what is already an amazing song. I guarantee Gordo would approve!
Rose, this is simply fabulous. I have not wiped my eyes in a long time.
Brilliant cover never heard it done better!
Any covers done of the equally superb Jimmy Webb
Very impressive musician❤
Celestial harmonic event.
Fkn' A!
That intro had me like, it's Kenny Rogers' 'Lady" :).
Beuatiful performance.
A competent version of a great song can’t fail! Not my very favourite version, but definitely well over a pass mark
Still listening in 2021...from Singapore!
It's rare to be profoundly enchanted by two versions of the same song. This performance is a unicorn. I teared up. I know others did. I'll bet the late Mr. Lightfoot would too.
This is the best cover of any song ever.
No
Very nice! Her voice and overall style reminds me so much of Carly Simon.
oh my
My daily dose of Rose
WOW!!!
A very beautiful cover of this song! The only part I didn't like was how rushed I felt she sang the lyrics. Of course, its her own version of the song, but I personally like to saver hearing the lyrics which is why I love this song for more than just the beautiful melody.
Thanks for your take on this!
quite lovely and hauntingly mesmerizing :D
Oh my goodness. This is is just so very very good.
such a good song
incredible
beautiful👍
A good cover, I just wish she didn't spend so much time singing ahead of the groove .....
Needs a bass player to keep the rhythm steady.
We lost Gordon Lightfoot today :(
Very nicely done, Rose. 🌹
Lovely cover of a perfect song.
My husband and I will be seeing her tomorrow night for my birthday. Looking forward to it. :)
That is great. Enjoy the show and happy birthday! :)
Great voice.
Beautiful 😍 cover
Wow
Transcription of lyrics as sung by Rose Cousins.
If you could read my mind, love
What a tale my thoughts could tell
Just like an old time movie
'Bout a ghost from a wishin' well
In a castle dark or a fortress strong
With chains upon my feet
You know that ghost is me
And I will never be set free
As long as I'm a ghost that you can't see
If I could read your mind, love
What a tale your thoughts could tell
Just like a paperback novel
The kind the drugstores sell
When you reach the part where the heartaches come
The hero would be me
But heroes often fail
And you won't read that book again
Because the ending's just too hard to take
I walk away like a movie star
That gets burned in a three way script
Enter number two:
A movie queen to play the scene
Of bringing all the good things out in me
But for now love, let's be real
I never thought I could act this way
And I've got to say that I just don't get it
I don't know where we went wrong
But the feelin's gone
And I just can't get it back
If you could read my mind, love
What a tale my thoughts could tell
Just like an old time movie
'Bout a ghost from a wishin' well
In a castle dark or a fortress strong
With chains upon my feet
But stories always end
And if you read between the lines
You'll know that I'm just tryin' to understand
The feelings that you lack
I never thought I could feel this way
And I've got to say that I just don't get it
I don't know where we went wrong
But the feelin's gone
And I just can't get it back. Back!
Incredibly Beautiful
bravissima
My compliments. You have shown respect, and dear Ms. Cousins, you have done it with much talent. All the best to you.
She is the only person who should be allowed to cover this profoundly emotional song. She did Gordon proud with this version!
Beautiful !
The point is that she is reinterpreting this song, not covering it...thus the stunningly different, jazz-like phrasing.
De vez en cuando el algoritmo da en el clavo. Hermoso cover de esta bella cancion, RIP Gordon. Does anybody know what key she's playing it in?
Wow, she made this song her own and what an incredible cover👏👏👏👏
I don’t like how she winds up and down with the tempo. But I do like how she suspends each line
Very nice composition. The very way you sing this is great! Cousins thank you.
Hell yeah,,,inspiring...love your choice of Covers., thank you
I listen to this song and it makes me cry...every time
So beautiful!
Beautiful! Saw you in Atlin last summer and love you :~)
I have never cried so much. The cover hits more than the original. A beautiful cover.
No. The original is the masterpiece
The original is the best for me,
#handsdown...