Patti Smith Reveals the Story Behind Her Most Successful Song and Performs Live With David Remnick

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  • Patti Smith-the artist, musician, and writer-reveals the story behind her hit song “Because the Night,” a collaboration with Bruce Springsteen. Then she performs this song with New Yorker editor David Remnick on guitar.
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    Patti Smith Reveals the Story Behind Her Most Successful Song and Performs Live With David Remnick
    Starring: Patti Smith
    Producer: The New Yorker

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  • @rebeccapayne5933
    @rebeccapayne5933 5 років тому +199

    I met Patti when I worked at a club where she performed at a club in Chicago. She shyly asked for a cup of black coffee. After I gave it to her she said thank you and stepped back into the shadows quietly and just kind of disappeared. An hour later she was on stage and was amazing. I had met many very famous musicians but none were as humble as she. Many thanks for posting this!!

  • @hidilley
    @hidilley 8 років тому +217

    I just adore her. So genuine, such a talented poet. Love this.

    • @alyorkie6
      @alyorkie6 7 років тому +6

      +Thomas Headley. Also her take on Bobs' "Changing of the Guards" Patti's a true Artist, love her.

  • @davidparsons3432
    @davidparsons3432 2 роки тому +12

    I love her....Patti is totally Patti...no pretensions.

  • @Wuei108
    @Wuei108 3 роки тому +14

    Her music enriched my life and still does now.

  • @Sandy-zr5hs
    @Sandy-zr5hs 4 роки тому +39

    Still whenever I hear this song takes me right back to 1978, aged 14, playing the record over and over in my bedroom belting out every word....♥️

  • @user-kj9lg7wq5h
    @user-kj9lg7wq5h 3 роки тому +10

    It's sureal to know that the song that made her so successfull lay on just this tiny moment of a lover waiting for a phone call. It make me love the song even more.

  • @tomhamilton5261
    @tomhamilton5261 3 роки тому +13

    Very talented lady. As powerful a song as ever-it will always be her song.

  • @ambertucker3879
    @ambertucker3879 8 років тому +110

    I love how she grins almost bashfully at the audience and Remneck between verses. An artist who truly cares about reaching her audience in a meaningful way, and still does so remarkably well!

    • @briankocheraabcdt4628
      @briankocheraabcdt4628 6 років тому +4

      Amber Tucker Why is it when musicians age we say, she still does remarkably well - like Patti would be incapable of giving a Patti Smith performance due to age? Aging doesn't have to mean incapacitated.

    • @sarah_b_555
      @sarah_b_555 6 років тому

      @Paula Polestar *meaningful

    • @seekingmyself5770
      @seekingmyself5770 5 років тому +1

      @@sarah_b_555 You beat me to it - I hate it when people correct someone with an incorrect correction...

  • @phaedracollins2302
    @phaedracollins2302 7 років тому +46

    She does this well...its lost none of its power over the years....immortal...

  • @jeffreykicia6534
    @jeffreykicia6534 4 роки тому +16

    This Artist is an absolute genius and soo Gifted, with not only her vocals but her wonderful lyrics and poems.

  • @kevinblake7078
    @kevinblake7078 4 роки тому +23

    Love her soulful presence, Patti forever

  • @DsB779
    @DsB779 4 роки тому +10

    Exceptional world class artist, seen her live and up close in an accoustic live session in Berlin recently celebrating 30years fall of the wall and important memories of her life. Unforgettable presence and voice. She is gold

  • @henryinflorida
    @henryinflorida 7 років тому +40

    You gotta love this song and the way she sings with such passion.

  • @eireannkelly6791
    @eireannkelly6791 8 років тому +77

    The whole album "Easter" is nothing short of brilliant

    • @stevek292
      @stevek292 4 роки тому +5

      Truer words have never been written. My favorite rock and roll album ever. I've listened to EASTER (literally) thousands of times. The ultimate rock record.

    • @rduquet
      @rduquet 4 роки тому +6

      I bought Easter when it came out! I still Love it and Patti and her band PSG. A lot of friends thru out my life never understood Patti and My Love for her since 1975, Not even my wife ,,, I don't know if Patti would ever read these comments here on You Tube, but I would like her to know we are still out here , LOVING her music in 2020!!!!!! Bob

    • @jimmyjoejeeter2366
      @jimmyjoejeeter2366 3 роки тому +2

      My favorite album of hers! I got to see her in concert when that album was out!

    • @gmar7836
      @gmar7836 2 роки тому

      Bono likes too I read

  • @MrsCissyChen
    @MrsCissyChen 8 років тому +37

    This is so absolutely beautiful. Love Patti.

  • @julianjules6698
    @julianjules6698 4 роки тому +10

    Patti Smith - brilliant, talented and modestly amazing.

  • @skitsmaxn
    @skitsmaxn 4 роки тому +12

    Such an inspiring female artist!!!! True to the core and free as a bird!!!

  • @funkpois3704
    @funkpois3704 6 років тому +13

    Patti we love you !! A real free spirit!!

  • @BlueButterfly7777
    @BlueButterfly7777 5 років тому +8

    Just beautiful. Thank GOD for Patti!

  • @fernandaguerra6933
    @fernandaguerra6933 7 років тому +17

    Great story and such a wonderful performance. Love so much Patti, her voice, her tenderness and her powerful artistic soul.

  • @Frankiarmz
    @Frankiarmz 2 роки тому +3

    We are all very glad he made you wait for that call ❤️

  • @fossie32
    @fossie32 7 років тому +18

    Great to hear the story behind the song and to see Patti performing so well

  • @mattbenzing
    @mattbenzing 6 місяців тому +4

    I am one of those Springsteen fanatics…but I have to admit that Patti took this song to a place Bruce couldn’t reach.

  • @joshuacarton391
    @joshuacarton391 4 роки тому +10

    I fricken LOVE this song. The lyrics the melody, the key and Patti Smith singing ❤

  • @carlopineda9081
    @carlopineda9081 6 років тому +11

    What a beautiful soul she is. Took a good song to new heights and owned it. This coming from a Bruce fan!

  • @byHexted
    @byHexted 2 роки тому +14

    Wow she still sounds awesome at this age

  • @TikaPants
    @TikaPants 5 років тому +10

    WOW!!! A freakin' legend!!! Love her so much!!!

  • @donniemoder1466
    @donniemoder1466 4 роки тому +6

    David Remnick, wow.

  • @HamCubes
    @HamCubes 8 років тому +36

    She sounds fantastic! Her voice is lovely and so powerful doesn't even need that microphone. Brava!

    • @katperson1955
      @katperson1955 2 роки тому +3

      In some ways, she has gotten better.

    • @HamCubes
      @HamCubes 2 роки тому +2

      @@katperson1955 I agree. She is such an authentically humble, though terrifically talented artist!

  • @KP-ej7gc
    @KP-ej7gc 6 років тому +8

    She killed it.

  • @MABFABEST
    @MABFABEST 4 роки тому +3

    I am a longtime lover of Patti Smith, her music, poetry, nonfiction and all-around fabulousness. I so appreciate the way she participates in the world!! Great job David Remnick on accompanying Patti on “Because The Night.” 💖

  • @petejones879
    @petejones879 2 роки тому +1

    I have since the the 70s and always will be in total awe of patties amazing talent and unique voice... Its a never ending love affair.. I hope pattie lives forever.. And even that won't be long enough for the world to enjoy her immensnes

  • @ZeljkoCrni
    @ZeljkoCrni 2 роки тому +2

    What a voice...just incredible....

  • @MsSusie110
    @MsSusie110 10 місяців тому +1

    I love this! Her lyrics are so so poetic.

  • @NamrataD-uv4dw
    @NamrataD-uv4dw 5 років тому +35

    One heck of an artwork she herself is.

  • @pauld727
    @pauld727 7 років тому +13

    Amazing! Just amazing. I love you Patti!

  • @cyndykated358
    @cyndykated358 Рік тому +2

    Just saw her! December 2022..in Beverly Hills..she gave a talk on her new book…The Book of Days…photographs…and she sang..it was great.

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp7742 8 років тому +7

    *"Because The Night"* is perhaps the best song I've listened to from *Easter*.

  • @ernest6261
    @ernest6261 Рік тому +1

    Great Patti!! I was introduced to your album Easter in 78 when I was a senior in highschool!! I fell in love with it!! I was lucky enough to find the music book years later and play many of the songs on my Baby Grand!! Much Peace & Love

  • @Gildete257
    @Gildete257 3 роки тому +2

    She's so incredibly gifted. Wonderful performance

  • @calamitybabs162
    @calamitybabs162 7 років тому +4

    Love, love, LOVE this great woman! She's still adorable!

  • @petejones879
    @petejones879 2 роки тому +1

    Still sounding absolutely amazing

  • @mskarianny
    @mskarianny 6 років тому +10

    God I love this song. She is truly a muse❤️

  • @teresadragstream8648
    @teresadragstream8648 Рік тому +1

    Patti, your humility is light.

  • @1JOANIE100
    @1JOANIE100 4 роки тому +10

    One thing I find amazing is there is little to no reverb on her mic. Rare to never do you hear singers not using good amounts of reverb. It enhances their voices. Patti doesn’t need any help at all!!!!

  • @sartainja
    @sartainja 5 років тому +4

    Excellent song that will stand the test of time.

  • @evelitalian
    @evelitalian 3 роки тому +4

    She hasn't missed a beat! sounds good just like she first sang it!

  • @tornadoalimary
    @tornadoalimary 7 років тому +10

    Patti Smith you Rock

  • @lindalowry1513
    @lindalowry1513 3 роки тому +1

    Love this woman still amazing .

  • @mikemerrill4073
    @mikemerrill4073 6 років тому +10

    Love this version

  • @hatibmuhamad585
    @hatibmuhamad585 7 років тому +3

    oh my goodness
    too amazing
    I keep on repeat the song in this video

  • @T6Ber62
    @T6Ber62 4 роки тому +7

    What a lady. Imagine how many like her are not allowed to speak their minds in so many cultures. That is a true crime against humanity.

  • @PianoMatronNeeNee
    @PianoMatronNeeNee Рік тому +2

    She’s amazing ❤.

  • @thomasdearment3214
    @thomasdearment3214 Рік тому +1

    Loved her and her music

  • @alias3660
    @alias3660 4 роки тому +1

    Aw. I wish the audience sang along more! Still love Patti.

  • @roberthoule9693
    @roberthoule9693 3 роки тому +1

    The most beautiful woman on the planet earth. The night's not the only time that belongs to love. All day and night is good time to love...

  • @adyfall8319
    @adyfall8319 4 роки тому +2

    I discorred that amazing singer two days ago! She's just brilliant! i like people when they natural, when they're just themselves

  • @marialuisa4227
    @marialuisa4227 Рік тому +1

    I love when she sings Oh Holly Night, So amazing

  • @paulharvey2396
    @paulharvey2396 2 роки тому +1

    wow thank you Patti wow what a poem for God God bless you amen

  • @missymissymiss5192
    @missymissymiss5192 5 років тому +4

    She sounds great.

  • @camarasaurus1
    @camarasaurus1 5 місяців тому +1

    Gracious , understated ..... I enjoyed every second of it !

  • @LetsGoMetsGo33
    @LetsGoMetsGo33 7 років тому +13

    She still sounds good.

  • @carlosdyer5868
    @carlosdyer5868 3 роки тому +1

    She is still fantastic !

  • @JasonChannell
    @JasonChannell Рік тому +1

    That's very sweet

  • @pauld727
    @pauld727 7 років тому +2

    Love you Patti!!

  • @alessandroyuriAlegrette
    @alessandroyuriAlegrette 3 роки тому +1

    Powerfull woman. She's a really genius!

  • @margerycummings8158
    @margerycummings8158 6 років тому +4

    Beautiful talented funny woman, love her x

  • @GuitareSansBlaBla
    @GuitareSansBlaBla Рік тому +1

    What an artist

  • @tettazwo9865
    @tettazwo9865 2 роки тому +1

    Patti Smith is one of the greatest!

  • @sa65cn1
    @sa65cn1 6 років тому +3

    She is so real.

  • @janettomlinson6456
    @janettomlinson6456 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful patti!

  • @bigrickrn63
    @bigrickrn63 7 років тому +2

    Love my Patti!

  • @davidlanham99
    @davidlanham99 Рік тому +1

    Rock n roll lady.

  • @TwistedSisterHaratiofales
    @TwistedSisterHaratiofales 4 роки тому +3

    Wow Her voice is still amazing. Some one should write her something else that would fit that style and her voice.

  • @irisseer2773
    @irisseer2773 3 роки тому +5

    Anybody else want to know why Fred didn't call until midnight?😅

  • @bradtudor8031
    @bradtudor8031 3 роки тому +1

    It’s brilliant

  • @tashaa9617
    @tashaa9617 4 роки тому +1

    Patti is all magic

  • @johnreskusich2324
    @johnreskusich2324 7 років тому +2

    so good.

  • @user-bq4cq5jv9b
    @user-bq4cq5jv9b 7 років тому +3

    Just great. Patti at herself

  • @alexreg78
    @alexreg78 2 роки тому +1

    When Soul Talk
    Voice Sound Same
    Forever

  • @voland20122012
    @voland20122012 2 роки тому +1

    SUPER!!!

  • @Wuei108
    @Wuei108 3 роки тому +2

    Have i doubt when i´m alone. Love is a ring the telephone. - i was just writing the words when she explained what they ment.

  • @RavenMadd9
    @RavenMadd9 6 років тому +1

    mother of inspiration ,,,,,,

  • @mayTK
    @mayTK 5 років тому +1

    Awwwnnn sweet~~~

  • @marilyndresser2377
    @marilyndresser2377 3 роки тому +1

    Bono said it was perfect ..... it’s perfect.....
    never fails......

  • @marilyndresser2377
    @marilyndresser2377 3 роки тому +1

    Bono called it perfect...he said he’d wish he wrote it.... it’s perfect....never fails .....

  • @net60man
    @net60man 7 років тому +5

    Woman you worth listen too

  • @skitsmaxn
    @skitsmaxn 4 роки тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟2020!!!

  • @v8driver332
    @v8driver332 Рік тому +1

  • @CPSJSMSUUMUGA
    @CPSJSMSUUMUGA 4 роки тому +3

    Very cool story, and a classic song. I first heard it when Patti opened for the Rolling Stones in the Spring of 78. (They were playing stadiums, but played a couple of shows in small venues. This was at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, which holds about 4,900). My reaction was, *WOW*, what a great song.
    I don't believe Bruce ever released a studio version of Because the Night, but he played it at many of the 1978 "Darkness on the Edge of Town" tour shows, and plays it occasionally, still. I first experienced it, coincidentally, at his show at the same Fox Theater on September 30. I also heard it at Winterland in San Francisco on December 15, 1978, with about 5,000 others who were packed in. I'd say the song was well received, but judge for yourself (I'd suggest turning it up).
    ua-cam.com/video/MuIzWgWN2d0/v-deo.html
    By the way, that's Bruce playing lead.

  • @s.baumard8161
    @s.baumard8161 Рік тому +1

  • @jamiestarr5800
    @jamiestarr5800 6 років тому +2

    💗

  • @amherst88
    @amherst88 4 роки тому +3

    Still a groundbreaker . . . people will only know in about a hundred years what she laid open during her/our lifetime . . .

  • @sxnico
    @sxnico 6 років тому +1

    I LOVE PATTI!!!

  • @carlosdyer5868
    @carlosdyer5868 3 роки тому +1

    That audience is about as enthusiastic as a tub of ice cubes.

  • @CyndyNeg
    @CyndyNeg 7 років тому +1

    her and johnette napolitano...genius...

    • @CyndyNeg
      @CyndyNeg 7 років тому +2

      i love that story! i remember running home...hoping the red light on the answering machine was on...my heart dropped when it wasn't....lol

  • @gregoryvanderpas4176
    @gregoryvanderpas4176 Рік тому +1

    Great song, she also co-wrote about six songs with Blue Oyster Cult back when she was dating Allen Lanier.

  • @luiz90s
    @luiz90s 6 місяців тому +1

    5:39 sweeties, let me just tell you... if this was here in brazil... and she did that very move as if saying "sing with me"... oh honey...

  • @juniorjohnson9509
    @juniorjohnson9509 4 роки тому +1

    Others have covered this song very nicely, but Patti is still the best.

  • @katperson1955
    @katperson1955 3 роки тому +1

    I love her music, but this one is my favorite, well maybe tied with “I’m Dancing Barefoot”.