Thank you for posting this. I’m the sax player in the middle and co arranger. We had been doing To Sir With Love on tour but without Michael. We had to change the key at sound check to accommodate him. Natalie and the band did a great job. Rob Buck on guitar was one of the kindest funniest and most talented human beings to grace this planet. #10kmaniacs 🎷🎶😎
You were so lucky to be involved in one of the greatest singers of all time!! Natalie Merchant was talented beyond her years! Together with Michael Stripe they were gold. Thank you for your contribution to making beautiful music❤️
To me, Natalie is not only a great singer but is a natural beauty. I thought this in 1995 and still think this in 2020!! Any one else agree with me? I also love the way she dances!
@@jeffkeating5356 You are bang on. Thank you for saying. I onse commented on how beautiful Ana Kasparian (tyt) is and I got a shitload of hatemail. This world is horribly judgemental. I am a musician so she has even more of an effect on me.
Honestly, I think this is awful. Did they even rehearse this one time together? They sound so disconnected in the To Sir With Love performance. I love Natalie, she's great. But this performance sounds terrible. When they are singing together, they are singing at two different paces, probably because of Stipe's vocal style of dragging syllables, there's no way for Natalie to sing in tune with him.
@@bbcbbc1717 Hey that's awesome if you felt it like that! That's really what matters, is the listeners enjoyment. I'm just saying that I personally thought it sounded bad. But the comment section is full of people who loved it, which is what matters, right? 👍👍
Even if I could sing, I would not want to do a duet with Natalie Merchant. There's no keeping up with her. Congratulations to Michael Stipe, the front man for one of the greatest pop bands ever, and an experienced Natalie Merchant duetist - A Campfire Song. Great song. Great interpretation.
My top male vocalist and top female vocalist and I have loved them for well over 30 years now and just saw Natalie a few weeks ago in Glasgow and she is still as beautiful in voice and looks and dances like an angel. Love them both so so much! It just doesnt get better then these two together.
Me too, I burst into tears the first time I saw this, these two powerhouses singing this amazing song from my childhood.😭😭 Both of their voices are so beautiful!
There last concert tour during the summer of 93 when they played in Charlotte N.C. Michael Stipe was there surprise guest and he came out and did a few songs with them. A memorable show indeed.
I know, I actually burst into tears when I first saw this one!!! These two absolute powerhouses singing this was almost too much for my fragile heart to take!
Charles Gorman she's the epitome of adorable wrapped in strength, originality, independence, humility, intelligence & wit. Just *ADORE* her & what she stands for. Often immersing herself deeply in humanitarian/philanthropic endeavours & devoting herself to a specific project while taking a hiatus from music. She never succumbed to others wanting to change her or run her career. Magical presence ❤️ Plus, the voice of an angel.
My favorite male/female live non studio duet cover is when David Bowie & Annie Lennox sung Under Pressure at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert but I have to say Michael and Natalie touched me just as much. Bravo to them
Seeing this, the chemistry between Michael & Natalie, it's easy to imagine about a decade before this they were extremely close friends whose feelings toward each other grew to a lovely romance & period of dating. They obviously adore each other (only saying they're close, it wasn't romantic at this point), share a mutual respect & enjoy spending time together. ❤️ Two extremely talented artists, both with very unique & amazing voices that compliment each other so wonderfully. One of my favourite covers ever! 👏🏻✨❤️
Thank you Michael Bergeron. Absolutely magical. One of my most favorite performers (Natalie) sings one of my most favorite songs with such a great duet singer. This is heaven on earth for me.
Candy... Give them what they want. Great song! Love It. Rebekah really does look like you Natalie. Amazing your her biological Aunt. She has blossomed into a beautiful Mother. 3 Beautiful grandchildren I will always remember and her.
Lulu's original was a stone classic. When I first came across this version, it seemed like an unlikely pairing, but I have to say that Michael and Natalie knocked this one out of the park. Wonderful.
@@cinnamongirl7877 I agree. I thought that this version would be very good, and it was good, but it's no comparison at all to the original. Lulu's version is miles above this one.
I seen that movie in Middle School in the early 80's if I were to watch it now not only would it bring me to tears it would bring me to my knees MEANINGFUL MOVIE
Natalie Merchant's voice is ALWAYS memorizing...ever since I hear her YEARS AGO. My biggest fantasy collaboration between female vocalists is Natalie Merchant and Alison Moyet.....
I LOVED this !! They both have such energy on stage and the way their voices mix is so natural. The dancing just added an additional energy to the performance and it brought a huge smile to my face, not to mention that they both seemed to be having a really good time. I'm going to watch this again and again. These two are both such favorites of mine.
Both such extraordinary talents - come together for a timeless classic. A song to think about that someone who was in your life and elevated you to a place you weren't before, and a sincere thank you for that. And, well, anything with Natalie is starting with GREAT.
I hooked up my boombox with RCA cables to the input jacks on the TV. I also cheated that way to make audio cassettes of music videos to carry with me when I would go to the gym.
My breakup with my first wife was pretty amicable. There were only two things we had issues over. We both wanted the CDs, "In My Tribe" and Anne Lennox, "Medusa". I gave up Anne for Natalie.
Don't know why I HAD to hear this song today, 25/07/2019?! Thanks for sharing this here. I think of all the talent it takes to bring us this show from 1993 in 2019.XOX
Huge Fan of both bands since I was a teenager. I still remember seeing Michael and Natalie on the stage together in 1993. One of my all time favorite musical performances!
Thank you for posting this. I’m the sax player in the middle and co arranger. We had been doing To Sir With Love on tour but without Michael. We had to change the key at sound check to accommodate him. Natalie and the band did a great job. Rob Buck on guitar was one of the kindest funniest and most talented human beings to grace this planet. #10kmaniacs 🎷🎶😎
Love the arrangement sir.The horns make it for me.!
thanks for sharing
You were so lucky to be involved in one of the greatest singers of all time!! Natalie Merchant was talented beyond her years! Together with Michael Stripe they were gold. Thank you for your contribution to making beautiful music❤️
Thank you so much Mr Tony White for adding your memories of this night.
Lucky you're not involved with Stipe anymore.
To me, Natalie is not only a great singer but is a natural beauty. I thought this in 1995 and still think this in 2020!! Any one else agree with me? I also love the way she dances!
This was a sound that that was special to. Her . She is earth moving emotional singer
Dude. Her dancing. in any of her videos. So damn sexy.
Yes... she is simply... gorgeous!!
@@aretepp especially here...
@@jeffkeating5356 You are bang on. Thank you for saying. I onse commented on how beautiful Ana Kasparian (tyt) is and I got a shitload of hatemail. This world is horribly judgemental. I am a musician so she has even more of an effect on me.
There’s nothing this brilliant woman can’t sing
Wonderful
I think Stipe identifies as a man.
jajajajaja me hiciste reír un montón. Yo igual pienso que no hay nada que Stipe no pueda cantar.@@lomarsweed6604
Classic. Love these two voices. Hard to believe almost 30 years ago. When MTV actually played music.
i just realized what is missing in our world today.....class
You are totally Correct!- Sofieann B.
😊
Its not missing. Crass just has better PR
Nailed it
@XOXOXXXOOO lol...... you got that right
Remember when music was about music and not about building a brand?
I have always loved Natalie and Michael and this is one of my favourite performances of theirs. They had some much love and respect for each other.
Honestly, I think this is awful. Did they even rehearse this one time together? They sound so disconnected in the To Sir With Love performance.
I love Natalie, she's great. But this performance sounds terrible. When they are singing together, they are singing at two different paces, probably because of Stipe's vocal style of dragging syllables, there's no way for Natalie to sing in tune with him.
Odd take, to say the least! A great live performance.
@@thomass789 disagree. Was an amazing performance and a great time. Great fans of both and the chance for them to perform this cover was iconic.
@@bbcbbc1717 Hey that's awesome if you felt it like that! That's really what matters, is the listeners enjoyment. I'm just saying that I personally thought it sounded bad. But the comment section is full of people who loved it, which is what matters, right? 👍👍
Even if I could sing, I would not want to do a duet with Natalie Merchant. There's no keeping up with her. Congratulations to Michael Stipe, the front man for one of the greatest pop bands ever, and an experienced Natalie Merchant duetist - A Campfire Song. Great song. Great interpretation.
Pure chemistry among 2 huge voices. This is video gem ❤
This must be one of the most joyous happy duets ever. Just wish there were more like them , makes me shiver
They really looked as if they enjoyed it. That must be a wonderful feeling. It's certainly a joy to watch.,
I love the way Natalie moves with the music! Beautiful woman, beautiful voice!
My top male vocalist and top female vocalist and I have loved them for well over 30 years now and just saw Natalie a few weeks ago in Glasgow and she is still as beautiful in voice and looks and dances like an angel. Love them both so so much! It just doesnt get better then these two together.
I saw her dance and sing in New York in the late 80’s. Beautiful.
Me too, I burst into tears the first time I saw this, these two powerhouses singing this amazing song from my childhood.😭😭 Both of their voices are so beautiful!
I'm a huge REM (Michael Stipe) fan and an even bigger Natalie Merchant fan. I also fucking love this song. This is *ALL* levels of awesome! :)
Agreed
Me too.
This song is dated back to 1967. Vintage LULU
ALL LEVELS INDEED!
Have you seen Michael and Natalie sing John Prine's "Hello in There" ? a singular performance of a classic.
since the movie, I've always loved this song. A treat to see and hear two of my fave singers do it so beautifully (and earnestly!).
Amazing rendition.
First time I ever heard this version or even knew it existed.
Much respect!
Natalie takes me breathe away! She is PERFECT!
they sing from the soul
Forever
30 years ago. Where did those years go.
10, oops 30 years got behind you. No one told you when to run. You missed the starting gun.
@@daviddejesus5376 Amazing
Such a classic- two of the most unique voices together bringing us musical bliss
These two are so genuine ... Natalie is absolutely beautiful & glowing. Michael is a gentleman & a masterpiece of an artist.
I hope MIchael sings again. I miss him.
There last concert tour during the summer of 93 when they played in Charlotte N.C. Michael Stipe was there surprise guest and he came out and did a few songs with them. A memorable show indeed.
When music was music. These 2 are irreplaceable.
@@1mmickk sad he's to busy running his mouth about politics waste of his voice
@@michaelovers688 Well at least hes not taking pics of Architraves any more and calling them Art.
Two of the best vocalists in unison, it doesn't get much better.
Love UA-cam for showing me this wonderful colab.
My heart is bursting.
A perfect pair to take a classic song to an upper level...
there's a limit to how great a human being can sing .. and she has reached it ..awesome singer ..lucky we get to witness it in our time
Still makes me shiver each time I watch it, especially as Michael enters the stage. absolutely brilliant
I know, I actually burst into tears when I first saw this one!!! These two absolute powerhouses singing this was almost too much for my fragile heart to take!
Two people who have given us so much joy and emotion over the years. . .so good to see them having such joy in their performance.
I don't think I have ever seen Natalie happier than she was singing with Michael here and other times. such a shame
So beautiful. I’d put Stipe as my favorite all time singer and Natalie in my top 3 female voices❤️
48 and have heard this many times and it hits me the same way every time. I’m in tears
What an absolute delight to see two such incredible talents performing together!
Four wanna see Bowie and Mercury
OHHHH you are sooo right!!! Two of my heroes!!! What a chemistry . The voices, the moves !!!!!
When Natalie starts dancing during Candy, she just looks do damn happy.
Charles Gorman she's the epitome of adorable wrapped in strength, originality, independence, humility, intelligence & wit. Just *ADORE* her & what she stands for. Often immersing herself deeply in humanitarian/philanthropic endeavours & devoting herself to a specific project while taking a hiatus from music. She never succumbed to others wanting to change her or run her career. Magical presence ❤️ Plus, the voice of an angel.
@@sophiecat14 agreed. She's the real deal.
Charles Gorman yes! But so does Michael
My favorite male/female live non studio duet cover is when David Bowie & Annie Lennox sung Under Pressure at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert but I have to say Michael and Natalie touched me just as much. Bravo to them
I agree that the David Bowie and Annie Lennox duet cover of Under Pressure is fantastic also. In that one, Annie Lennox steals the show.
@@ras0906 Absolutely but Bowie was gracious when he said after the number was finished "the exquisite Annie Lennox"
This is wonderful! Want to incorporate it into some jazz gigs! ❤ sax player on fire !
Seeing this, the chemistry between Michael & Natalie, it's easy to imagine about a decade before this they were extremely close friends whose feelings toward each other grew to a lovely romance & period of dating. They obviously adore each other (only saying they're close, it wasn't romantic at this point), share a mutual respect & enjoy spending time together. ❤️
Two extremely talented artists, both with very unique & amazing voices that compliment each other so wonderfully. One of my favourite covers ever! 👏🏻✨❤️
Michael is gay.
this is phenomenal. Natalie never looked more beautiful too
Absolutely
I so agree. She is absolutely beautiful here - my girl crush definitely
along with this song, she's a heartbreaker
She was hot!
Done but never forgotten this Duet is untouchable Incredible and very nice looks
Thank you Michael Bergeron.
Absolutely magical.
One of my most favorite performers (Natalie) sings one of my most favorite songs with such a great duet singer.
This is heaven on earth for me.
Real singers can sing anything. I am always blown away by both of these performers no matter what they sing. Awesome!
Natalie Merchant is perfect. If I only had a time machine.
Often when I watch videos of 10KM it makes me feel sad and old, but this video exudes so much energy that it makes me feel youthful again.
Natalie Merchant's voice is like silk! ❤ #flawless
Her music is so great, I listen to her whenever possible. Beautiful voice and so gorgeous.
Listening to this wonderful song brings be back to my 20s. Thanks for posting.
Two of my favorite people that are not only so very talented but so deep and have such great hearts.
Love everything these two did together..would be cool to see them reunite
Perfectly complement each other stunning and beutiful God Bless them both.,Gavin Smallman
Two hauntingly great voices......blown away
May 1, 2016
I was pleasantly surprised ...They took an amazing song, and did justice to it.
Thank you for loading it .
Damn. My two favorite singers singing my one favorite in my life song. Damn.
Candy... Give them what they want. Great song! Love It. Rebekah really does look like you Natalie. Amazing your her biological Aunt. She has blossomed into a beautiful Mother. 3 Beautiful grandchildren I will always remember and her.
There arent many singers that could get away with singing this song but she has and Michael Stipe have a great voice for these songs.
I miss MTV. I miss the 80s and 90s.
It's hard to believe that we got here.
Lulu's original was a stone classic. When I first came across this version, it seemed like an unlikely pairing, but I have to say that Michael and Natalie knocked this one out of the park. Wonderful.
NOBODY will ever compare to Lulu😉
@@cinnamongirl7877 I agree. I thought that this version would be very good, and it was good, but it's no comparison at all to the original. Lulu's version is miles above this one.
This is a very nice version. But Lulu’s original is a soaring triumph of pop music. This is nicely done, but doesn’t send shivers down my spine!
2 great artists performing a great song by another great artist. Michael, Natalie, and LuLu. I love Natalie! She is beautiful!
Have always loved Lulu singing this, but Natalie is awesome and so talented!!
Sounds a bit crazy but the tv show Glee has a good version as well.
Really one of the great “movie” songs of all time. In addition to be sung by two GIANT voices, simply outstanding.
I seen that movie in Middle School in the early 80's if I were to watch it now not only would it bring me to tears it would bring me to my knees
MEANINGFUL MOVIE
The original was sung by ONE giant voice that beats the Hell out of either of these voices, at least when singing this song.
Omg i remember this. Its still amazing
Thank you so so much Natalie and Michael for sharing your fantastic talents God bless you always
Natalie Merchant's voice is ALWAYS memorizing...ever since I hear her YEARS AGO. My biggest fantasy collaboration between female vocalists is Natalie Merchant and Alison Moyet.....
I LOVED this !! They both have such energy on stage and the way their voices mix is so natural. The dancing just added an additional energy to the performance and it brought a huge smile to my face, not to mention that they both seemed to be having a really good time. I'm going to watch this again and again. These two are both such favorites of mine.
I cry, to this song. It's about respect, & love..…
I just never tire of this. She is perfection.
So gorgeous representing a simpler, more hopeful time. We can never bring it back once it has gone.
Where have the years gone… this is just incredible! Thanks for sharing!
My mom's favorite song when I was a child. I can still see her record player & vinyl spinning round.
When Natalie gives the little head toss at the end of the line...is the moment you fall in love with this incredible woman!!
Natalie was so adorable in that dress. Can't believe this was 24 years ago.
I know..take me back..to this..
Now 27years ago😳
Dreamy, touching, beautiful.
Both such extraordinary talents - come together for a timeless classic. A song to think about that someone who was in your life and elevated you to a place you weren't before, and a sincere thank you for that. And, well, anything with Natalie is starting with GREAT.
Everything about Natalie is so beautiful.The Spirit,the soul.Really something.
Wow, it was such a time of hope!
Indeed it was
Very few can do this song justice like my fellow Glaswegian Lulu but this is class.
Ok.This is flawless.
Natalie is the QUEEN OF THE TWIRL!!
Dean Tarlton she is not known as the whirling dervish for nothing
I remember trying to record this from television to a cassette recorder... It wasn't so easy back then.
I hooked up my boombox with RCA cables to the input jacks on the TV. I also cheated that way to make audio cassettes of music videos to carry with me when I would go to the gym.
I still have it!
My breakup with my first wife was pretty amicable. There were only two things we had issues over. We both wanted the CDs, "In My Tribe" and Anne Lennox, "Medusa". I gave up Anne for Natalie.
Great choice!
Natalie's voice is absolute magic!
that is incredible,never seen it before!
Certainly one of the best of all time. GREAT DUET! GREAT SONGS! Beautiful Voices!
Saw her perform in a little place in Detroit in 1984 with 10,000 Maniacs. What an instant crush!
Fox Theater?
Not the Fox Theater. A little bar, really. Can't remember the name.
These 2 together are just PERFECT!!!!!!!!!
Very unique voice. The one and only Natalie Merchant! I love you from the Philippines!
I remember watching this, the night it aired. I was just mesmerized by Natalie...
So sad I couldn't experience that concert. Natalie, your voice is pure enjoyment. Awesome, awesome musicians and back up vocalists.
There’s obviously different times in history that were special. And this is no exception!
Both feel the music in their entire body when they sing. Nothing like them currently.
Don't know why I HAD to hear this song today, 25/07/2019?! Thanks for sharing this here. I think of all the talent it takes to bring us this show from 1993 in 2019.XOX
Lovely. Just lovely. A beautiful surprise this evening. Thank you for posting! ❤
Super DE LUXE.. Super beautiful Natalie and always fantastic Michael Stipe...SUPER DUO!!
You would be hard pressed to find a more distinctive and interesting voice than that of Natalie Merchant. Such an amazing frontwoman.
Huge Fan of both bands since I was a teenager. I still remember seeing Michael and Natalie on the stage together in 1993. One of my all time favorite musical performances!
Beautiful duo who can actually sing...... amazing.
A reminder of how much love and gratitude teachers deserve God bless
Natalie sings with such sincerity.
I don't think Michael sings songs without putting his whole in it. He's so genuine.
Feeding off each others talent and joy!
Love Natalie Merchant and her songs. Groovy Man!! yeah baby!!
not HER SONG!!!!
This is my awesomeness.
Natalie dancing is icing on the cake.
She is glorious.
All it says in the lyrics, are conveyed with that classic melody. Maybe.
This is giving me “goose bumps”. What beautiful voices. I love you.
She is a wonderful blessed singer with natural beauty ❤.
Amazing still to this day. When Stipe comes out to the cheers…. Goosebumps
god blessed us with these 2 on earth..