First time I watch this video in years, I haven't watched it since the spring of 1990 when it first came out on MTV when MTV was worth watching. Nostalgia is a wonderful thing.
I saw her concert at the now-defunct Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, about 8-10 years ago and met her briefly. It was a great show. Yea, her music is original and a musical book of dreams, actually.
i have been a suzanne vega fan for over 20 years, and i still consider DAYS OF OPEN HAND her masterpeice. it says so much to me and i love it to death!!!
What I'm about to write here is probably nothing new, but I would say that Suaznne Vega is on the same level as Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Neil Young, Lou Reed, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, and others of the sort in terms of artistic merit. Great song and music video Suzanne. Carry on!
This is one of my most favorite of her songs. I consider this song up there with all the other hits. I remember in Spring 90 in college hearing this and was the first song from this album following up to Solitude Standing. I knew right away it was a great song.
Bought this album and a sony walkman in the PX during basic training at Fort Jackson Aug.1990.Kept them hidden the whole time EVERY night i listened to this album.Love Her.
^_^ I'm so glad I found this song again!! This was one of my absolute favorite sings as a child and I started smiling widely when the song started!! I still love this song!
I always thought Suzanne Vega's sweetness was beautiful, very talented, very stylish, the sweetest beauty and talent in the whole world, I want to be able to meet her in person one day ❤
I really love Suzannes 'Bob' style haircut - Think she looks great - That woman has style ! - Even back in the day as a young lady she looked so cool - She played at St.Georges hall in the 1990's - A very intimate venue in Bradford - Where the acoustics are amazing ! - I Was looking forwards to seeing her play ! And my back went and I was laid up - So I missed her show - But I saw a photo of her on stage in the local T&A newspaper (great write up) and instead of her cool style we are all used to! - Suzanne was wearing a mans boiler suit -Strange? - Making a statement I suppose !
The late 1970s, 80s, and early 90s were a great period for women performers: in my random stream of consciousness, Diana Ross, Donna Summers, Debbie Harry, Chrissie Hynde, Kate Bush, the Go-Gos, the Bangles, ... oh yeah, and that Madonna character :)
I really only appreciated your beautiful clear voice recently like a few other singers didn’t appreciate at the time. It’s one great thing about growing up you appreciate good things more xx
I'm going to go out on a limb and say she's truly a Queen of Cuteness. And that her cuteness hid for me a tenacity, focus, and discipline I'm afraid I noticed only much later.
Nope, sadly his career in making music videos stopped somewhere in the mid-90s before I was born in '98. He's got a cool job now though, working for Disney and Pixar trailers.
SteveRunciman I'm only 17 so I don't have a career yet, however I don't think I'll follow in his footsteps -- respectively of course. I'm more interested in political science than film! Still very proud of my Dad's work in the music industry in the 80s and 90s :)
Does anyone know which of the three bass players credited on the album (Michael Visceglia, Percy Jones, Erik Sanko) played on this particular track? The bass playing is impeccable.
I play it along with my 4-string 4001. It sounds buzzy. I love it anyways. I also listen to the song only to hear the bass playing again and again. Never get tired of it. Generally though, the bass in Vega's productions is as you say, impeccable. If I'm not mistaken she had a tour in 2001 in which it was only her with a guitar and the bass player ("and the tour manager", as she said). And he was, if my eyes don't deceive me, precisely Michael Visceglia.
I'm love by the music of Suzanne Vega. And I wish I could be born in the same age of her, I'd be his husband. I love her... She´s the most beautiful woman that I've seen in the world. Sweet voice and angelical eyes
Nossa essa música mecheu muito comigo quando eu era mas novo com muitos sonhos de ter uma vida bom e simples eu eu sei que eu me enganei mas a única coisa que não te envelhese é o seu sonho enquanto você estiver respirando você pode mudar a sua vida basta querer beleza fui
I can't remember where, but there was some source that mentioned she was listening to XTC's "Oranges and Lemons" while writing this album (or song)....and while it's its own song, you can see that influence in the instrumentation.
I'm obsessed with this song and video.
it's about a book by the name 'A book of dreams'... give it a look
Suzanne Vega Book Of Dreams is one of my favorite song
@@brandonmoore7497 Book of Dreams was the song that made me decide to see Suzanne in concert.
@@mikebasil4832 very awesome
First time I watch this video in years, I haven't watched it since the spring of 1990 when it first came out on MTV when MTV was worth watching. Nostalgia is a wonderful thing.
Love this song. Vega is a music genius.
Suzanne Vega is just fascinating ! I am 50 years old and 30 years of fascination for her !!! ❤️❤️❤️ from 🇫🇷
I went to see and hear Suzanne in a live performance once. She is indeed a most fascinating artist. 💜💜💜
I saw her concert at the now-defunct Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, about 8-10 years ago and met her briefly. It was a great show. Yea, her music is original and a musical book of dreams, actually.
Awesome voice, awesome video!!
i have been a suzanne vega fan for over 20 years, and i still consider DAYS OF OPEN HAND her masterpeice. it says so much to me and i love it to death!!!
It’s truly timeless ❤💯
An absolutely phenomenal album - a real vision of beauty! ❤️😎
Very different than her first two albums. I did buy the CD and put it on a cassette for my Sony Walkman.
I was so screwed up in the 80's I had been abused but my Art & Music saved me! I love you!
What I'm about to write here is probably nothing new, but I would say that Suaznne Vega is on the same level as Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Neil Young, Lou Reed, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, and others of the sort in terms of artistic merit. Great song and music video Suzanne. Carry on!
Never understood why this wasn't as big a hit as "Luka" or "Tom's Diner", it's such a great song and the entire album is an underrated masterpiece.
Omg I agree whole heartedly, infact 31 yrs later (yikes) I still consider this album Suzanne Vegas masterpiece and I love it to death ❤️❤️
This is one of my most favorite of her songs. I consider this song up there with all the other hits. I remember in Spring 90 in college hearing this and was the first song from this album following up to Solitude Standing. I knew right away it was a great song.
Those two songs are very unique and quirky. This one is somewhat generic-sounding in comparison, I would say.
The "Days of Open Hand" album by Suzanne Vega is my favorite of hers. And, definitely one of my all-time faves amongst my whole cd collection as well.
Those Whole Girls (Run in Grace) and Institution Green - amazing, haunting songs.
I love Suzanne and I love her differents looks and her incredible voice!!!
I adore the way that that Vega does her songs, they are always so varied and distinct from each other!
This song helped me so much in my time of need.
At least for me, Days of open hand by Suzanne Vega is the most underrated album of the history, she made a incredibly beautiful Folk-pop album
Truley.👍👍👍👍
Thank you Suzanne for helping me with my insomnia through endless nights.
Love her lyrics. And her voice.
Me too. Shes awesome
The middle 8 where she says "number every page in silver" is what makes this extraordinary
I haven't listened to it since I was 8.
2024, anyone?
My favorite Vega song. Always puts a smile on my face and that middle 8 kicks ass. This video married images to the song so well
Bought this album and a sony walkman in the PX during basic training at Fort Jackson Aug.1990.Kept them hidden the whole time
EVERY night i listened to this album.Love Her.
Masterpiece of the folk song..love you always...be healthy
sweet music..poetic videos
I have always loved Suzanne Vega since I was a boy and now that I am 55 I have resented her these days I still love her.
A sweet memories of a teenage life while hearing this song again, it was prior my life a student! Thanks a lot Suzanne Vega for this!
Talent, simple beauty. No auto tune . Bring those days back.
As far as I know she still doesn't or never has used Auto Tune. Doesn't need to since she sings great.
Artists like that still exist. I recommand listening to Laura Marling or Jade Bird :)
Check out Feist.
could have done with it here ; she keeps on missing one particular note by a quarter tone
No tattoos, piercings or other "modern" fakery
i love creativity involved in this song and video -angelic voice
A great song and a great singer. I have grown up with your music. Kisses from Spain.
Ótima musica perfeita saudades dos anos 80 e 90 saudades SUSANNE VEGA para sempre
Su voz me fascinaba .Amor platónico de los 80
Linda música, lindo clip. Uma das minhas favoritas da Suzanne.
She said she was listening to XTC's "Oranges and Lemons" when making this album and this song really sounds like it influenced its recording.
xnonsuchx I love xtc and I’ll be giving ms Vega a closer listen
Definitely hear the XTC influence in this - the baseline is reminiscent of ‘Mayor of Simpleton’
I'm 16 and I love her!! :)
Wow now you're 24!
Wow she creates beauty.
I’ve always loved this video...
^_^ I'm so glad I found this song again!! This was one of my absolute favorite sings as a child and I started smiling widely when the song started!! I still love this song!
Suzanne: to me you are the paradigm of a beautiful and amazing woman!!!
I agree !
a paradigm of MP3 files too!
So excellent. It ever was and is excellent.
She is a Beautiful Lady
Linda suzanne
2021 and loving thia aong
Wow! Man Ray
Since 1985 i love the work of this woman.
I always thought Suzanne Vega's sweetness was beautiful, very talented, very stylish, the sweetest beauty and talent in the whole world, I want to be able to meet her in person one day ❤
每次聽都會有令人懷念的感覺
her best song! I once heard it on the radio then searched for it on the net.
A Great video. I like Susannes music it's great.....😍😎
One of the first CDs I ever bought!
Super tune, and lyrics. Diolch yn fawr. (Thank you in Welsh)
i really love this song
in my teens 80s day til now
Suzanne is at her most gorgeous and talented here.
Love this song!
I really love Suzannes 'Bob' style haircut - Think she looks great - That woman has style ! - Even back in the day as a young lady she looked so cool - She played at St.Georges hall in the 1990's - A very intimate venue in Bradford - Where the acoustics are amazing ! - I Was looking forwards to seeing her play ! And my back went and I was laid up - So I missed her show - But I saw a photo of her on stage in the local T&A newspaper (great write up) and instead of her cool style we are all used to! - Suzanne was wearing a mans boiler suit -Strange? - Making a statement I suppose !
Thankyou for sharing this quirky video - I love it !
The late 1970s, 80s, and early 90s were a great period for women performers: in my random stream of consciousness, Diana Ross, Donna Summers, Debbie Harry, Chrissie Hynde, Kate Bush, the Go-Gos, the Bangles, ... oh yeah, and that Madonna character :)
Bob's Diner makes a good name for a barber shop!
🎉it do bring back my good old days of Miami 🎉
My favorite Singer
I have always loved this song!
Hermosa canción 💞
Beautiful song
I love this song!!
4th of august 2021 ▪ my song of the day
I’m listening to Suzanne Vega Book Of Dreams February 1st 2024
2:25
i love this video and also the song, suzanne vega rocks
Going to see here in Betel NY on May 13th - I love to see her live.
I really only appreciated your beautiful clear voice recently like a few other singers didn’t appreciate at the time. It’s one great thing about growing up you appreciate good things more xx
I always love how she made the album cover come alive in the video.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say she's truly a Queen of Cuteness. And that her cuteness hid for me a tenacity, focus, and discipline I'm afraid I noticed only much later.
Believe it or not, my Dad directed this music video!
Nope, sadly his career in making music videos stopped somewhere in the mid-90s before I was born in '98. He's got a cool job now though, working for Disney and Pixar trailers.
Yeah his job's cool cus sometimes I get to see sneak peeks of movies years before they're released to the public.
+Davideo Did he get you into the music entertainment industry? If not, why not?
SteveRunciman I'm only 17 so I don't have a career yet, however I don't think I'll follow in his footsteps -- respectively of course. I'm more interested in political science than film! Still very proud of my Dad's work in the music industry in the 80s and 90s :)
+Davideo
As well you should!
tempo magico ,e eu viajei no meu livro de sonhos
Fabulous Video :)
Does anyone know which of the three bass players credited on the album (Michael Visceglia, Percy Jones, Erik Sanko) played on this particular track? The bass playing is impeccable.
Jim, according to the song credits it’s Michael Visceglia on five-string bass 🎸
I play it along with my 4-string 4001. It sounds buzzy. I love it anyways. I also listen to the song only to hear the bass playing again and again. Never get tired of it. Generally though, the bass in Vega's productions is as you say, impeccable. If I'm not mistaken she had a tour in 2001 in which it was only her with a guitar and the bass player ("and the tour manager", as she said). And he was, if my eyes don't deceive me, precisely Michael Visceglia.
I haven't heard this in ages...thanks for posting it.
Cool song!
Such a cool funky video
a very positive song
Linda canção
Suzanne with the kriegsmarine cap is priceless. Great artist.
Her mother's maiden name was Schumacher... 😉
Wasn't that the Nazi navy in WWII?
@@EricLinstone yes. The fact that a girl on a toy ship has it on her head makes it wonderfully dreamlike and childish.
@@massimobernuzzi2594 Well yeah. I mean it's not like the toy ship has an iron cross or something.
@@EricLinstone Indeed !
❤ what a classic ❤
I love this
I'm love by the music of Suzanne Vega. And I wish I could be born in the same age of her, I'd be his husband. I love her... She´s the most beautiful woman that I've seen in the world. Sweet voice and angelical eyes
Beauty
Her hair is so amazing here
its a classic cut. remember the nineties
"Timeless!!!"
Lindo sucesso...
Very modern videoclip!!
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@@Vilburgot obrigado
Nossa essa música mecheu muito comigo quando eu era mas novo com muitos sonhos de ter uma vida bom e simples eu eu sei que eu me enganei mas a única coisa que não te envelhese é o seu sonho enquanto você estiver respirando você pode mudar a sua vida basta querer beleza fui
Nice bush! Dark & full
Wonderful
otra faceta de suzzan vega.
Livro dos sonhos
Linda
Pretty creative video
很好聽的曲風..
adoro esta musica me faz recordar coisas boas
Thank you SuzzaneIn my Book pf Dreams
Grande..susan..de..chile
Linda demais ❤❤❤❤❤
How was this not a hit??????
Musical Icon Suzenne vEGA, I Love You, Fan Braziliana, Débora Maria.
Up until today I did not know the title of this song or the artist. Cool.
Nice hat!
Kriegsmarine
What a beauty she is.
I can't remember where, but there was some source that mentioned she was listening to XTC's "Oranges and Lemons" while writing this album (or song)....and while it's its own song, you can see that influence in the instrumentation.
I like the 3DV!😊