Tanya Donelly - The Bright Light (Official Video)

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  • Опубліковано 23 тра 2013
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    Taken from Tanya's debut solo album 'Lovesongs For Underdogs', her third solo single 'The Bright Light' which was released in 1997 (4ad.com/releases/202)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 217

  • @kylewoolsey6635
    @kylewoolsey6635 6 місяців тому +11

    Her facial expressions makes clear Tanya would be a star no matter if it was music, or theater,, or writing. She’s incredible.

    • @jlouis4407
      @jlouis4407 6 місяців тому +2

      She’s been famous since she was a teen 🤷‍♂️

    • @kylewoolsey6635
      @kylewoolsey6635 6 місяців тому +2

      @@jlouis4407 Sure. I bought the Chains Changed ep in 1987. The Muses had been going a couple years before that.

  • @eyeswideopeniam8776
    @eyeswideopeniam8776 5 років тому +11

    Why wasn't this a huge hit? Looking back now, it should have been.

  • @burningbothbinaries9889
    @burningbothbinaries9889 Рік тому +10

    to say this album kept me alive during my 1st year of university is a total understatement. I would not be here if not for Lovesongs For Underdogs.

  • @nwrigley
    @nwrigley 4 роки тому +21

    Oh, hey. Tanya Donelly might be the most overlooked talent from the 90's.

    • @jimmyhopkins1
      @jimmyhopkins1 11 місяців тому

      She got awards for the first belly record I think it sold quite well

  • @vannjunkin8041
    @vannjunkin8041 3 роки тому +15

    The 90s last great bastion for true guitar rock..

  • @robinhood1016
    @robinhood1016 5 років тому +30

    I was an 18 year old Metalhead with a freshly broken heart when this came out, and I wore out this entire album until the CD wouldn't play anymore.

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Рік тому +3

      1 of the best comments I've seen on UA-cam.

  • @sticksman1979
    @sticksman1979 7 років тому +95

    What a voice. Unique. Criminally underrated.

    • @hunter11000
      @hunter11000 6 років тому +7

      sticksman1979 criminally for sure.

    • @Jlivingston66
      @Jlivingston66 3 роки тому +5

      Absolutely. She’s one of the most influential and talented musicians of the last 30+ years yet only has a cult following.

    • @wolflair3329
      @wolflair3329 3 роки тому +4

      Why are you youtubers constantly unhappy with what other people don't have?

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Рік тому +4

      @@wolflair3329My guess is because we're a dying civilization. In their defense, the comments are true. She's very underrated and talented. Nothing wrong with stating truth.

  • @mickymac6571
    @mickymac6571 2 роки тому +6

    That wink at the start is heart melting❤️

  • @SusanUpstairs
    @SusanUpstairs 10 років тому +33

    She is such a doll!

  • @Alfadrottning86
    @Alfadrottning86 7 років тому +37

    Belly and then Tanya Donally on her own was "my" music when i was a teen - and although so much changed since then - she is still among my most favourite music artists (right along with PJ Harvey).

  • @miserable.day1969
    @miserable.day1969 2 роки тому +5

    How on earth did I miss this? I'm late to the party but...better late than never.

  • @Ring0fSaturn
    @Ring0fSaturn 4 роки тому +14

    Tanya! This video has everything: gangsters, a dance sequence, aliens at the diner and the incomparable Tanya Donelly emoting, hollywood style in close-up.
    Lovely and hilarious.

    • @Bustergf
      @Bustergf 3 роки тому

      I think they are "men in black"

    • @KennBurch
      @KennBurch 2 роки тому

      i was mentally hearing you read that post as "Stefon" from SNL.

  • @electrojones
    @electrojones 10 років тому +83

    My most enduring celebrity crush. What an amazing talent.

    • @AllanOstermann
      @AllanOstermann 9 років тому +11

      Damn. Now I have to challenge you to a duel. No. I'll just take Kim Deal Nope. Duel. I gotta have them both :)

    • @mattmartin9558
      @mattmartin9558 6 років тому +3

      I'll kill you all for Tanya.

    • @AndyTanguay
      @AndyTanguay 4 роки тому +5

      That smile...damn

    • @robinhood1016
      @robinhood1016 3 роки тому

      If we're "fight clubbing" for Ms. Donnellys affections, you're all screwed because I'm too old to fist fight anymore.

    • @mve8625
      @mve8625 Рік тому

      Same. Not even close w anyone else. There’s nothing better than Tonya. She’s the complete package.

  • @roblarson5302
    @roblarson5302 2 роки тому +3

    That wink!

  • @Dr1fterTW
    @Dr1fterTW Рік тому +5

    Mega talent. Love her. Her music got through a divorce of a twenty year marriage.

  •  9 років тому +13

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TANYA, TODAY !!!
    (born on July 12 1966)

  • @sweiland75
    @sweiland75 6 років тому +20

    I know there's stuff going on behind her but I can't help but keep my eyes on Tanya because she's so talented and beautiful.

  • @lkgrave4959
    @lkgrave4959 10 років тому +25

    One of the most captivating women in music.

    • @robbielex
      @robbielex 8 років тому +5

      +lkgrave Yes, my girl-rock holy trinity is Tanya Donelly, Juliana Hatfield and Kay Hanley. Girls Rock!

    • @Wout.vlmnck
      @Wout.vlmnck 8 років тому +3

      +robbielex I love Kay Hanley. So glad Letters To Cleo are making music again!

  • @ernieschneider4115
    @ernieschneider4115 9 років тому +56

    absolute talent. Tanya, from Throwing Muses, to Belly, to a solo career, her song writing and music has spanned almost 4 decades and should one day be in the Rock n Roll HOF

    • @jimlovesgina
      @jimlovesgina 9 років тому +17

      Breeders

    • @ibelieveicansoar
      @ibelieveicansoar 3 роки тому +8

      Don’t forget her guest vocals on Catherine Wheel’s spectacular single “Judy Staring At The Sun” in 1995. I think she and C.W.’s singer were dating, but I could be wrong. Belly and C.W. did tour together that year, with a then-unknown Jewel opening.

    • @multishit6664
      @multishit6664 Рік тому

      @@ibelieveicansoar Ohh man I feel retarded. Thats one of my favorite songs and Ive always been a Throwing Muses fan..never realized she was the guest vocals until now and Ive seen the music video and all..thanks for enlightening me..fuck

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Рік тому +3

      RRHOF is an embarrassing joke.

  • @tommythomson4550
    @tommythomson4550 7 років тому +13

    Tanya is gorgeous and talented...love this video!

  • @atom_gray
    @atom_gray 3 роки тому +3

    _wow._
    she was born for the 40's aesthetic... it's perfect on her.

  • @venostar
    @venostar 11 років тому +7

    one of the most lovely voice of the 90's

  • @sithompson74
    @sithompson74 5 років тому +5

    I joined the Tanya fan club just as the Belly days were coming to a close. I have very fond memories of seeing this video for the first time on UK TV - It was a Saturday morning! Fantastic all round. Love the single take video format and TD's facial expressions are priceless

  • @welling1
    @welling1 4 роки тому +24

    I feel ashamed that I only just discovered this song in 2020.

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Рік тому

      I just discovered it yesterday and my first memory of her is the video for
      "Safari" by the Breeders. Man society changed a lot from 1990-1997. By 97 I was going to raves clubs doing substances & could've cared less about liberal college snob indie rock.

    • @jaimeflor4181
      @jaimeflor4181 Рік тому

      2023 for me 😅

  • @mellysandford
    @mellysandford 4 роки тому +3

    Tanya Donnelly is an absolute treasure! Love this video ❤️

  • @WMWMW0MWMWMW
    @WMWMW0MWMWMW 3 роки тому +2

    This is my favorite 90's song that i discovered in 2020.

  • @YumanoidPontifex
    @YumanoidPontifex 11 місяців тому +1

    have known this song for over 20 years. only today i saw the video for the first time. love it even more :)

  • @paulchinniah4159
    @paulchinniah4159 6 років тому +6

    Such a sweet, loopy smile! I love this! :D

  • @samuelsmith9929
    @samuelsmith9929 6 років тому +6

    So pretty😊...luv ya Tanya!

  • @rossgray7834
    @rossgray7834 3 роки тому +1

    I just slipped straight back into simpler times, when music meant something and having long hair wasnt just a dream. Oft nostalgia.

  • @christyjohnston1636
    @christyjohnston1636 5 років тому +6

    Amazingly talented musician, writer, collaborator, doula- and a cheeky sense of humour! Heehee, Tanya! Coolest chic in rock!

  • @snailmail1962
    @snailmail1962 4 роки тому +3

    I tried to look away too the things that are happening behind but she is so so so-, the joy the happiness just her deep enjoyment her appreciation for film, and then her own Talent her own involvement in artistry - There's this give-and-take so Beautiful ( Perfection that her face like a movie star again her involvement saying I love you people on screen and I use it to make my on art).

  • @pcjcusa1118
    @pcjcusa1118 Рік тому +1

    This video is so 90s. I love it.

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 7 місяців тому

    The TRUTH is The LIGHT that Guides US through The DARKEST of HOURS!!!!!

  • @launderground
    @launderground 11 років тому +4

    classic. one of our all-time favorites.

  • @thechazdarby
    @thechazdarby 8 років тому +6

    LOVE!!! first time I've seen this video. I love everything I've seen that Tanya's done so I guess I'm not that surprised. Just Love it!

  • @bagecka27
    @bagecka27 7 років тому +7

    Gosh. Tanya you're so lovely.

  • @scotmarq
    @scotmarq 5 років тому +1

    Listened for many years, but the more I listen, the more I love!!!

  • @nk8729
    @nk8729 5 років тому +1

    How does a song this great only have 82k views???

  •  9 років тому +4

    both this video & song:
    Pro & timeless

  • @dominicrios
    @dominicrios 6 років тому +4

    best song ever....

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 Місяць тому +1

    "Truth, Fact, and Fiction: WE, won the war!!"
    - St. HUMAN."

  • @TomMannCenturia
    @TomMannCenturia 5 років тому +1

    Played this album over and over again when I was at Uni. She has a great voice, and this was a fine follow up to her Belly stuff.

  • @thesovgc
    @thesovgc Рік тому

    Really kant believe it's been 25 years 😭. It's a shame I'm just now seeing how good Tanya's acting is in it 😭. She coulda been in the pictures! 💗

  • @tommyhester3691
    @tommyhester3691 Рік тому

    I always loved her singing and guitar style and she is a classy lady to boot.

  • @hwkd65
    @hwkd65 Рік тому

    The drums and guitars on this song f'ing rock and Tanya can wail like Robert Plant!

  • @fodsaks
    @fodsaks 4 роки тому +2

    Taped this off MTV back in the 90's and was gutted when the tape got chewed up.
    And a few years later came UA-cam...

  • @pikecollisionllc9868
    @pikecollisionllc9868 2 роки тому

    Just discovered this song. Loved Belly. I had to download all of the albums again.

  • @paulritz6852
    @paulritz6852 8 років тому +1

    love her!

  • @leebuck8532
    @leebuck8532 2 роки тому

    Love this song!

  • @MrAdamNTProtester
    @MrAdamNTProtester 4 роки тому

    Tanya = NATIONAL TREASURE!

  • @jaimeflor4181
    @jaimeflor4181 Рік тому +1

    I love Belly, but it’s nice to hear Tanya singing something different!

  • @ssjthizzle
    @ssjthizzle 4 роки тому

    Beautiful whimsical amazing voice

  • @EAZTHARLEM
    @EAZTHARLEM 2 роки тому +1

    *TANYA DONELLY* ⚘ *(2022)*

  • @ademirburns
    @ademirburns 7 років тому +2

    Nice song!!!

  • @Bustergf
    @Bustergf 3 роки тому

    She is the bomb!!

  • @nebnep
    @nebnep 5 років тому

    Amazing vocal!

  • @bumble1057
    @bumble1057 Рік тому +1

    Oh my days

  • @tornnomar
    @tornnomar 4 роки тому +2

    Time to Necro! Lovesongs for Underdogs is a fantastic record!!

  • @davidjacob5828
    @davidjacob5828 6 років тому +3

    In my opinion 🤔, Tanya Donelly is the greatest American 🇺🇸 singer/songwriter of all time. ⌚ 🌹😍🎼

  • @Flannelsurfer
    @Flannelsurfer 5 років тому +5

    The most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life. Wow, like a bucket of cold water to the face.

  • @DAXRENTERIA
    @DAXRENTERIA Рік тому

    I love this song
    original, improvised,
    Very good

  • @sithompson74
    @sithompson74 4 роки тому +1

    I can tell you exactly where I was when I first saw this video, over 25 years ago

  • @DavidDatura
    @DavidDatura 9 років тому +13

    This is a very nice tune sung by a very pretty lady. She has that cute American girl next door vibe about her.

    • @matthewmckenzie7687
      @matthewmckenzie7687 8 років тому +1

      excellent clip though, a little too green screeny. Would have been great as a single take, if it could be pulled off. Move towards the light... She *is* good isn't she ?

    • @littleswedishboy
      @littleswedishboy 3 роки тому +4

      @@matthewmckenzie7687 It's not a green screen, she was actually wheeled around the set on a rig with a camera attached

  • @jillbarnes2507
    @jillbarnes2507 Рік тому

    My favorite.

  • @andrgonp
    @andrgonp 19 днів тому

    Tanya Donelly
    Compositora y guitarrista estadounidense, de las bandas Belly y The Breeders
    Cumple 58 años (nació en 1966)

  • @willfromyadkinville
    @willfromyadkinville 3 роки тому

    she had the look that gets the look!

  • @GreatPolishWingedHussars
    @GreatPolishWingedHussars 2 роки тому

    Witty video!

  • @zombiemosher1139
    @zombiemosher1139 3 роки тому +2

    What a tune, Belly could have totally done this. Great video though, captures that 50s sc-fi vibe. 👽

  • @busywl69
    @busywl69 4 роки тому

    legend

  • @MrSeezero
    @MrSeezero 5 років тому

    This is a very nice video. The song is great, too. I wish that I would have seen this when it first came out. I did see her 'Feed the Tree' video, and some of her videos from her 'King' album.

  • @deborahp.2085
    @deborahp.2085 5 років тому +2

    Ooof just cried 😭😢😂

  • @theneedledrop
    @theneedledrop 11 років тому +32

    Oh, the 90s.

  • @synapticflow
    @synapticflow 6 років тому +2

    So much adorbz

  • @aprtuned75
    @aprtuned75 5 років тому

    Tanya I miss you guys I grew up listening to you when you were with belly then on your own. I'm from Rhode island and gale is still around I wish you were I miss you

  • @darrenkrivit6854
    @darrenkrivit6854 4 роки тому

    1000th👍thanx for the great music

  • @krissymarklewis1793
    @krissymarklewis1793 Рік тому +1

    she is gorgeous in this vid, just my kinda crazy:)

  • @PappyHab
    @PappyHab 5 років тому +1

    Totally forgot about this song. I bought the CD when it came out. 24 thumbs down.....lol...why????

  • @PuttingOnTheFoil
    @PuttingOnTheFoil 2 роки тому +2

    The changes of her expression are amazing! They are perfectly timed with the music changes and this looks like it's a continuous shoot, no cuts. I wonder how many takes to get it right?

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Рік тому +1

      She comes across as a natural born actress. Good job Tanya!

  • @gearfacts
    @gearfacts 4 роки тому +1

    Amazingly expressive acting by Tanya - I wonder how many times they had to film that to get it right?!

    • @Bustergf
      @Bustergf 3 роки тому +1

      probably once!!

    • @Bustergf
      @Bustergf 3 роки тому

      ive watched this 20 times in the last few days...All i can say is........ LOVE!!!

  • @AgentOccam
    @AgentOccam Рік тому

    Great video too.

  • @mattdoe2368
    @mattdoe2368 5 років тому

    She did Rhode Island proud her and Kristine both power house voice's and she is so down to earth saw her show and and my buddys like lets talk to her she she remembered him but RI every one knows someone

  • @usedfuzzbox
    @usedfuzzbox 11 років тому +2

    Hmm, wish I had heard this back then....

  • @tommythomson4550
    @tommythomson4550 7 років тому +11

    I'll spend the rest of my life alone because I'll compare every woman to Tanya and they will all be found wanting...c'est la vie!

  • @TerryODowd
    @TerryODowd 4 роки тому +3

    Remember when she was in Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" video?

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Рік тому +1

      Carcass or similar type band should've used her for backing vocals on 1 song.
      That would be unique and cool!

  • @StuartSeaton
    @StuartSeaton 8 років тому +4

    Why have we never seen any films with Tanya in them? Or have we....

  • @TipsterStu
    @TipsterStu 3 роки тому +2

    Like the best Zoom call you never had

  • @krishunter9013
    @krishunter9013 2 роки тому +1

    Did this amazing person predict our future - lol

  • @johnnymfan5065
    @johnnymfan5065 3 роки тому +1

    Gotta give her credit, she always sticks to rock music. Song is Ok, but her backing band is great.

  • @pjsebadoh5412
    @pjsebadoh5412 Рік тому

    Love you T
    Miss you, hope you are well! (Pj-Buffalo)

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 6 місяців тому +1

    I DON'T see a Sandwich Board advertising "Uncle Sams Cider!"

  • @henrymiller479
    @henrymiller479 6 років тому +2

    Goddess

  • @billustration
    @billustration 7 років тому +5

    so 90's

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 7 місяців тому

    Was THERE a "Movie," in Perth Australia during The War to End All Wars, PART 2, called: "Tour of Duty ?"

  • @robertkoumjian133
    @robertkoumjian133 Рік тому

    That wink@ 0:39!

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 2 місяці тому +1

    "No ADs for UNCLE SAM'S CIDER PUBS!!!!!"
    - St. SKYKNIGHT HMAJW TIGERCLAW TALON."

    • @andrewwhitbread9362
      @andrewwhitbread9362 2 місяці тому

      "Out with the Olde
      In with the New
      Something borrowed
      Something Blue
      BRISBANE BEACHES
      are NOT for You!"! ! ! ! ! !
      - St. HMAJW."

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 5 місяців тому +1

    "I DON'T See a Sandwich Board Sign SELLING "Uncle Sam's Cider" ANYWHERE!"! !

  • @raulalcideslobostapia2610
    @raulalcideslobostapia2610 Рік тому

    She is beautiful, but here she appears resplendent

  • @iamgoingtodeckyoutwo5966
    @iamgoingtodeckyoutwo5966 Рік тому

    The cinematic climax of my story Sumo Sue.

  • @BriguyO
    @BriguyO 4 роки тому +1

    I remember buying and loving this CD single when it came out - I know it probably isn't but, man, that guy sitting at the table to the left at 2:36 looks like Nicolas Cage. I can find no reference to it so probably isn't. Inventive video concept!

    • @Dunk1970
      @Dunk1970 3 роки тому

      And there was me thinking I'd seen Benedict Cumberbatch at 0:55