When I discovered Rufus Wainwright 25 years ago it forever changed me to where I still love his music.Although I have grown out of so many artist I think he is one with my soul.
One of the least-noticed things about Rufus is that he’s a technically excellent singer who knows how to breathe, phrase and stay beautifully on pitch. Man is a walking diaphragm that can also write lyrics.
I love listening to Rufus singing this incredible song ,I have only heard him sing this when he was much younger,but you’re still got it you genius you.
Such a beautiful song. He still has it, even all these years later. It just reminds me of myself in my vulnerable status and it makes me tear up in a way I can never describe. God bless you Rufus. You made me find myself and have peace.
Yes, however he is just around 48 yrs of existence here. There are singers a bunch older than him/ old enough to be his father who still sound fantastic. Tom Jones and Johnny Mathis are just a couple of examples, in the event you or anyone reading this haven't heard them in their "mature years" 🙂
I still can't believe I was able to witness him performing this song. It was my first time seeing him live and it was amazing! So sad that my phone did a crappy job capturing it.
Thanks for posting! Not just my favorite song by Rufus Wainwright, but one of my all-time favs by any artist. Gorgeous piece of music. Should’ve been a smash hit.
Oh boy! It’s funny how you can love someone w/o ever meeting them ... your passion to your craft and art is magnificent! Thank you for sharing it w us for so long!
I have the same connection of love with artists. The human brain is so complex, the chances that you find someone to connect to in your family is so unlikely. Thank God for the arts! I am not for estrangement, and I have gone in and out of it. I don't know what to think about the term "abuse" I love my father, but his words qualify. I will keep working on the difference between the two.
rufus sigues siendo mi favorito.este tema me impacto desde la primera ocasion que tuve el placer de escucharlo.emi arbo te saluda con la admiracion tenaz de costumbre.
Oh Dios mio que feliz me siento de escucharte nuevamente mi divino Rufus.Es Emi Arbo que te saluda con la emocion exaltada, querido Rufus.!!!.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤓👑.
This song breaks my heart everytime. Incredibly moving and I can relate to the lyrical content and the circumstances that inspired it. Love you, Rufus!
Lyrics: "Thank you for this bitter knowledge Guardian angels who left me stranded It was worth it, feeling abandoned Makes one hardened, but what has happened to love You got me writing lyrics on postcards Then in the evenings looking at stars But the brightest of the planets is Mars What has happened to love So I will opt for the big white limo Vanity fairgrounds and rebel angels You can't be trusted with feathers so hollow Your heaven's inventions, steel-eyed vampires of love You see over me I'll never know What you have shown to other eyes Go or go ahead and surprise me Say you've lead the way to a mirage Go or go ahead and just try me Nowhere's now here smelling of junipers Fell off the hay bales, I'm over the rainbows But oh Medusa kiss me and crucify This unholy notion of the mythic power of love Look in her eyes, look in her eyes Forget about the ones that are crying Look in her eyes, look in her eyes Forget about the ones that are crying Go or go ahead, go or go ahead, go or go ahead And surprise me Go or go ahead, go or go ahead, go or go ahead And just try me What has happened to love?"
Thats how its done kids. he's so on pitch, its utter perfection.
My God, this reminds me why I once fell so hard for him......
This was my favorite track on the Want albums when they came out... Hearing him belt it perfectly now makes me so happy
Exactly this! Never sung better. His voice gets even better and better as he gets older.
My 🩷 fave 🩷 too!
It’s one of those songs that just builds and builds in intensity. BRiliant!
I've always thought this song was one of his best. Heart-wrenching, soul utterly naked. WHAT a performance!! Thank you, Rufus.
Poses
My FAVE song ever
Whoa. His talented is other worldly.
I’d KILL to hear this live. It would literally heal my soul. I NEED tickets to his next show
I hope you get to see him live. I have had that privilege numerous times through the years and it's a spiritual experience.
Same. 5th time will be at Keswick in Glenside PA May 2024
See you in LA, looks like a worthy show. . March 2
Saw him live once. Near Lisbon.😊
When I discovered Rufus Wainwright 25 years ago it forever changed me to where I still love his music.Although I have grown out of so many artist I think he is one with my soul.
He is an absolutely beautiful man, and his concerts are unbelievable!!
One of my favorite songs by Rufus. He is timeless.
Thank you.
Crikey the man can belt. Fantastic
the ease of his singing combined with his strong and beautiful voice always gets to me
wow to watch him perform this song in such an intimate setting, what a treat. Incredible tune and performance.
One of the least-noticed things about Rufus is that he’s a technically excellent singer who knows how to breathe, phrase and stay beautifully on pitch. Man is a walking diaphragm that can also write lyrics.
Everytime I hear him I can feel my heart breaking. What a lucky, lucky, intimate audience...
👏👏👏👏BRAVOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Rufus is like wine! Gets better w/ time.
I love listening to Rufus singing this incredible song ,I have only heard him sing this when he was much younger,but you’re still got it you genius you.
Such a beautiful song. He still has it, even all these years later. It just reminds me of myself in my vulnerable status and it makes me tear up in a way I can never describe. God bless you Rufus. You made me find myself and have peace.
Same.
I grew up on Rufus, this makes me cry. Thank you.
How can this man still improve his voice and singing?
I love this so much, I’ve learnt it all on guitar and I try and sing it like Rufus but I’m no where near as good 😂
Keep going!! I wanna learn how to sing "what can I do" off of Anohni and The Johnsons album I am a Bird Now
Amazing voice after all these years! I’m blown away…
always finding a new favorite from him, I’ve loved his beautiful voice since I was a kid ❤️🔥
He’s a national treasure. What a talent.
He's never sounded better doing this, really hoping he performs Go Or Go Ahead with the band on the upcoming tour
If you take care of your voice, it lasts you well into your older years. He’s living proof
Yes, however he is just around 48 yrs of existence here. There are singers a bunch older than him/ old enough to be his father who still sound fantastic. Tom Jones and Johnny Mathis are just a couple of examples, in the event you or anyone reading this haven't heard them in their "mature years" 🙂
immer noch unglaublich gut!
speechless. one god, one rufus. needs nothing but his voice and lyrics, excruciating nudity.
I still can't believe I was able to witness him performing this song. It was my first time seeing him live and it was amazing! So sad that my phone did a crappy job capturing it.
Only Rufus could perform this song....... with love to you Rufus.....
My favourite song by him. So happy he’s still performing it!
This is my favourite song ever. I remember the first time I heard it 10 years ago.
one of my very favorites. you made my day.
Fantastic as usual
I want to marry Rufus even though I have a big hairy husband and I'm an old goth woman 49!..he could sing pizza menu and I would swoon
So beautiful ❤ Thank you
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Thanks for posting! Not just my favorite song by Rufus Wainwright, but one of my all-time favs by any artist. Gorgeous piece of music. Should’ve been a smash hit.
Too sophisticated to become a hit, sadly. He's for the refined palate.
Discovered Rufus wainwright about 20 yrs ago when I moved from sunny LA to Bethlehem PA. It kept me warm.
My favorite song of all time.
Que lindo, Rufus!
Oh boy! It’s funny how you can love someone w/o ever meeting them ... your passion to your craft and art is magnificent! Thank you for sharing it w us for so long!
I've met him a couple times w my sister and his, and they r both very kind people and generous w their time. Easy person to love.
I have the same connection of love with artists. The human brain is so complex, the chances that you find someone to connect to in your family is so unlikely. Thank God for the arts!
I am not for estrangement, and I have gone in and out of it.
I don't know what to think about the term "abuse" I love my father, but his words qualify. I will keep working on the difference between the two.
So magnetic, raw, and beautiful. Keep coming back to this, it really hits home ♥
My favorite song in the world 🩷
Still sounds so good and looking oh so handsome all these years later
Beautiful child!
Devastating and beautiful
Wow one of my fav songs and he sang it perfectly such a beautiful song and amazing talent.
Superb!
rufus sigues siendo mi favorito.este tema me impacto desde la primera ocasion que tuve el placer de escucharlo.emi arbo te saluda con la admiracion tenaz de costumbre.
Hermoso y profundo como siempre. Te sigo, Rufus. Gracias miles
Striped off the wall of sound on the album is the raw power of this song.
Splendida canzone e magnifica interpretazione! Grande Rufus!
immensoooo
He's wonderful!!
So powerful and raw. Just beautiful.
My soul laid bare. From the album it jumped out and enveloped me. The author is the source and I can die happy knowing that his intent is real.
Oh Dios mio que feliz me siento de escucharte nuevamente mi divino Rufus.Es Emi Arbo que te saluda con la emocion exaltada, querido Rufus.!!!.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤓👑.
This song is so astonishing. It’s like his Nessun Dorma
Wow never not just blown away Rufus thank you..
This song breaks my heart everytime. Incredibly moving and I can relate to the lyrical content and the circumstances that inspired it. Love you, Rufus!
Christ!, this is great.
So beautiful ...
God this is incredible ❤️
That was an outstanding performance. Love this song anyhow but hearing it played so perfectly live is really impressive.
i love this song, feeling better
Thank you very much 🙏
Beautiful song !! 💖👌
Amazing performance. ❤️
Belting it out! Love this song, one of my favorites.
Magnifique 🌹✨💫
mis hijos tambien te escucharon y quedaron deslumbrados como yo.(emi arbo)
So inspiring.I now play the piano much more.Just goes to show when you're that good all you need is a voice and guitar.Thank you!
W😍W thank you soooo much for this GEM!!!🥰🎼🔥
That was beautiful.
got the chills
Splendid song! Touching and emotional version!
This is a gift... Thanks so much!
this song is so hard to sing on the chorus,but this man nailed it
brother he wrote it
Such a powerful song!
EL TIEMPO ES COMPAÑERO FIEL CONTIGO.
Beautiful!!!
Sorry I missed you at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass! Your songs are wonderful and puts me at peace. You have a new follower
Insanely good!!!
Beautiful, thank you.
HEAVENLY
still got it
Lyrics:
"Thank you for this bitter knowledge
Guardian angels who left me stranded
It was worth it, feeling abandoned
Makes one hardened, but what has happened to love
You got me writing lyrics on postcards
Then in the evenings looking at stars
But the brightest of the planets is Mars
What has happened to love
So I will opt for the big white limo
Vanity fairgrounds and rebel angels
You can't be trusted with feathers so hollow
Your heaven's inventions, steel-eyed vampires of love
You see over me
I'll never know
What you have shown to other eyes
Go or go ahead and surprise me
Say you've lead the way to a mirage
Go or go ahead and just try me
Nowhere's now here smelling of junipers
Fell off the hay bales, I'm over the rainbows
But oh Medusa kiss me and crucify
This unholy notion of the mythic power of love
Look in her eyes, look in her eyes
Forget about the ones that are crying
Look in her eyes, look in her eyes
Forget about the ones that are crying
Go or go ahead, go or go ahead, go or go ahead
And surprise me
Go or go ahead, go or go ahead, go or go ahead
And just try me
What has happened to love?"
here cause of handsome devil 🥺
Must of heard something good
I love him though my heart is broken.
How do you come here and push thumbs down?
wonderful
epic!
Rufus took the roof off. Why is the audience not taking the roof off[?
Omg
I heard him sing this and all his most popular songs live tonight. Knew he was good but...
Отлично, Руфус...
That’s me in the background singing do do do do do do do do do do
wohooooooooooooooooooo
Make it your goal to see him live..sigh..
Tears, that is all
NO TE IMAGINAS TODAS LAS COSAS QUE SE ME OCURREN,MENOS MAL QUE SON IMPOSIBLES.
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am I the only one who thinks theres a double entendre with just try me an destroy me?