👍👌👏 To say this MAN does justice to the Charles Aznavour's masterpiece is an understatement. There are very few songs that have such an impact in fighting bigotry and intolerance, and very few who can go on stage and deliver their message. BRAVO to Marc Almond for being "man enough" and more than "enough" to do so! 👍👌👏
indeed, jealous! lol. as a gay man myself (living in Orlando, Florida), i loved this song the very first time i heard it. We need the message in this song and from other artists like Jimmy Somerville now more than ever. i am shocked at the hatred around us all nowadays. i am ashamed of fellow humans, and intolerance. i hate to admit i am intolerant of others as well. i cannot accept a group of religious people (muslims) who does not accept us. shame on me for that. coexistance be damned. the Pulse nightclub massacre happened 10 miles from where i sit right now. I at one time lived 2 blocks from there. i have been there numerous times, my partner and i know the staff who worked there. we knew several of the now deceased victims. life is very short. thanks Marc Almond for being such an amazing performer and human, and for spreading a message of love and acceptance! thanks for sharing this great song.
I remember seeing Marc perform at London Pride back in the 90’s and there was a technical problem with his backing track. So instead of stopping, he told the sound guys to sort it out while he sang the next song 'a cappella’. It was the moment I realised what a truly gifted artist he is. The clarity of his voice was so powerful I found myself crying because of its beauty. I consider myself very lucky to have seen him perform a number of times over the years, I hope to see him again in the future.
I first heard this sung by the late Charles Aznavour in the late 70's, just listened again today because of his passing. Listing to Marc Almond (first time I ever heard the name) But this guy put the same true feeling and Mr. Azanavour but he made it his own. Thank you for your beautiful rendition>
OUTSTANDING performance. He's somehow speaking to the souls not only of the people for whom this amazing song is about. I'm a straight woman and this has made me tear up since I was 15. He's truly unbelievable.
I have now rethought my juvenile criticism of Marc Almond. Sometimes it's good to be wrong cause you can go from being judgmental to being more open-minded. Thank you, Marc...
Touching comment, this song was originally written and sung by French Charles Aznavour, Mark borrowed many Aznavours songs to release a wonderful thought provoking album...been hooked on Almond since " à lover s spurned" greetings from France without the translator
A flawless rendition of a truly heart-wrenching song. I dare you to listen to this and not have a lump in your throat at its conclusion. STUNNING lyrics!
1) Marc Almond has one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard. 2) Reminds me of telling my parents, "You found me out. Yes, I'm in love with a woman" and being told it was either deprogramming or disownment (I chose the latter, of course). 3) Utter tearjerker. And may future generations not have to go through such woe. Our love may dare speak its name, now, which is an improvement over before, but we have a long way to go.
Marc Almond is just such a sublime singer over so many decades!! HE is still a fantastic singer and entertainer beyond belief!! Would love to follow him on tour, BUT sickness benefit does not allow !!
I heard this song for the first time last night. The words, and story behind it is brilliant. People should be able to live there lives, as they please without people being hostile towards them.
My mother was a christian and she loved everyone unconditionally, as her religion taught her. Careful who you point fingers at, you're just as guilty as those you criticize. Its funny that the people who call others Haters seem to have the most hate in their heart. Judge Not works both ways. There are bad specimens in every group, unfortunately they get the most attention, dont let them sour your whole image. Love you.
Wonderfull Marc, the best performance ever, Mr Aznavour many thanks, this song is written for Mr Almond and only. No one could sing it better... No matter about sexuality, it's about soul and loneliness, passion, takin' n givin'....
Marc helps me through my darkest moments, (I am not gay, but I have always felt on the outside looking in). When I listen to Marc I never feel alone, it's okay to be who you are.
I want to thank artistes like Marc Almond especially and Jimmy sommerville, tom robinson and bronski beat for bring there in their times. Being much older no one sang about their gay life, this song by Marc is absolutely fantastic. Thank you Marc.
Everytime I hear Marc Almond I am taken back to 1982, in the middle of an ice cold winter, locked in the basement with only 1 small westward facing window, where late in the afternoon the almost-setting sun would reach the window and be my only company, save my Non-Stop-Erotic-Cabaret Album and that small sliver of daylight. Endless days would pass like this until I realized the basement door wasn't locked. Ahh Marc Almond, how I love thee
Oh wait a minute Marc! This song is so beautiful.. But you introduce it with. "...To be different in the face of adversity"... I am not gay but I also have differences... You are absolutely right, society likes to put a label on every thing, . And if there is something a little bit wrong, you are rapidly isolated. If we could stop to put labels on whatever this man or this woman are, there would not be so many solitaire people. Oh, Marc you are so underrated in UK but you brought great compositors there and you make it very well. Thank you.
My father used to sing this song, while my mom played it on the piano. Yes, they knew that I was "the man in this song". I've never been an impersonator, but they, my beloved parents, knew that this wonderful song was narrating my future life story. Nowadays, when they are not here anymore, I cry in silence because I can surely say I had the best parents a gay son could have had.
organboi You AGAIN? Piss off to some autotuned rappers like Kanye West, who MURDERED Bohemian rhapsody at Glastonbury...couldn't sing 'happy birthday' even if his life depended on it! why are you even here? TROLL!
+organboi if you don't like or understand his style of singing, why on earth are you commenting on more than one of his videos....this guy is one the great singers from Britain along with Billy McKenzie , Andy Bell etc. UK have come out with some great artists ...not like the pish out now who can't sing live...!!
I was at this concert with my family, my mum brother, we held hands and cried...such amazing words and marc does it so well ...my mum loves her gay gay sons (yes both of us) ha ha its in the genes well 501s anyway xx
Im am proud to be what I am I spent a lot of years hideing my true self No More im very much out and im proud to be me I really could not give a dam what others think You are 100% right we are born in the person we are Best of Luck Noel god bless you
This is a beautiful rendition of the song. I enjoyed it very much. I prefer Liza's slower version though, she sings it with a lot of passion. Thank the gods we have such a beacon of hope and strength standing with the gay community
Such a massively underated performer. Yes BRAVO Marc Almond !
👍👌👏 To say this MAN does justice to the Charles Aznavour's masterpiece is an understatement. There are very few songs that have such an impact in fighting bigotry and intolerance, and very few who can go on stage and deliver their message. BRAVO to Marc Almond for being "man enough" and more than "enough" to do so! 👍👌👏
Very well put!!❤
My mum would sing the Charles Aznavour song to me when I was young, honestly she knew but kept my secret close , Thank Goodness ❤️
@@StevieTiller-ze5yf Very moving. Mums like yours are all about ever reaching love.
I was at his concert in Moscow in 1993. I will never forget him. He was so beautiful, so sincere.
Just beautiful, Marc Almond is one of the most underrated singers in the world today.
One of the most beautiful songs ever. And you are a great singer. ❤you.
I'm straight, but love this song a lot. Marc brought it to the new heights.
Charles Aznavour was straight as well...that makes the song so incredibly strong.
I was lucky enough to be in the audience for this performance. One of my top 10.
I am so jealous myself... Marc Almond is one of the most rare artists, he is incomparable.
indeed, jealous! lol. as a gay man myself (living in Orlando, Florida), i loved this song the very first time i heard it. We need the message in this song and from other artists like Jimmy Somerville now more than ever. i am shocked at the hatred around us all nowadays. i am ashamed of fellow humans, and intolerance. i hate to admit i am intolerant of others as well. i cannot accept a group of religious people (muslims) who does not accept us. shame on me for that. coexistance be damned. the Pulse nightclub massacre happened 10 miles from where i sit right now. I at one time lived 2 blocks from there. i have been there numerous times, my partner and i know the staff who worked there. we knew several of the now deceased victims. life is very short. thanks Marc Almond for being such an amazing performer and human, and for spreading a message of love and acceptance! thanks for sharing this great song.
Lucky you.
@@shanedangers this song is originally by the legendary Armenian-French singer Charles Aznavour. It was written by him in the 60’s I believe
I remember seeing Marc perform at London Pride back in the 90’s and there was a technical problem with his backing track. So instead of stopping, he told the sound guys to sort it out while he sang the next song 'a cappella’. It was the moment I realised what a truly gifted artist he is. The clarity of his voice was so powerful I found myself crying because of its beauty. I consider myself very lucky to have seen him perform a number of times over the years, I hope to see him again in the future.
Lucky You. Back in the early ‘80’s in NYC I waited on him at David’s Potbelly Cafe in the West Village. He’s a LEGEND!!!
What makes a man? The courage to stand up and be counted. Marc Almond is a real man!
Marc please do another gig at Huddersfield town hall x x x
this song is by Charles Aznavour, Marc just did a cover
Still He stood up his whole life!
@@Kristov818 A good cover though.
no he is a queen
I was at this concert with my mother and brother, my mother held both our hands and we all cried at the beauty of this
Lucky you
Lucky
I first heard this sung by the late Charles Aznavour in the late 70's, just listened again today because of his passing. Listing to Marc Almond (first time I ever heard the name) But this guy put the same true feeling and Mr. Azanavour but he made it his own. Thank you for your beautiful rendition>
i've been a fan of marc's for over 30 years! I hope you discover more of his work, and his wonderful voice x
Watching Marc sing this live in Birmingham 2 nights ago was absolutely heartbreaking and inspiring in equal measures ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
OUTSTANDING performance. He's somehow speaking to the souls not only of the people for whom this amazing song is about. I'm a straight woman and this has made me tear up since I was 15. He's truly unbelievable.
I have now rethought my juvenile criticism of Marc Almond. Sometimes it's good to be wrong cause you can go from being judgmental to being more open-minded. Thank you, Marc...
Touching comment, this song was originally written and sung by French Charles Aznavour, Mark borrowed many Aznavours songs to release a wonderful thought provoking album...been hooked on Almond since " à lover s spurned" greetings from France without the translator
Who can sing songs of Charles Aznavour or Jacques Brel, 2 giants ? Mr Almond, another big one. Great !
A flawless rendition of a truly heart-wrenching song. I dare you to listen to this and not have a lump in your throat at its conclusion. STUNNING lyrics!
Well, almost all Charles Aznavour's songs have stunning lyrics.
Marc Almond could do no wrong in my eyes...been a fan since '83 and will be for lifetimes to come
Me too❤
1) Marc Almond has one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard. 2) Reminds me of telling my parents, "You found me out. Yes, I'm in love with a woman" and being told it was either deprogramming or disownment (I chose the latter, of course). 3) Utter tearjerker. And may future generations not have to go through such woe. Our love may dare speak its name, now, which is an improvement over before, but we have a long way to go.
I was at this concert and when he sang this there wasn't a sound in the hall. Beautiful and heartfelt. Still admire what he does -3
A beautiful song, sung by a beautiful man.
This is my all-time favourite performance of this song.
Preach
It's good, but isn't the one from the Union Chapel in 2000 even better? It is in my opinion.
this song and his voice make me cry . so deep and beautiful .Thank u Marc Almond
Marc Almond is just such a sublime singer over so many decades!! HE is still a fantastic singer and entertainer beyond belief!! Would love to follow him on tour, BUT sickness benefit does not allow !!
I heard this song for the first time last night. The words, and story behind it is brilliant. People should be able to live there lives, as they please without people being hostile towards them.
Marc Almond did a great interpretation of the song by Charles Aznavour.
a great talent. A nice person and a real man who isn't scared to voice his feelings as this song proves
It's been over a decade since I first heard the song, still get stung by it, no matter how many times you hear it...
His greatness transcends everything. Amazing.
I love this man's voice
As a transgender male this song has helped me through so many dark times.
i love Marc almond♡
Marc almond is the best singer in the world and he is 66 years old now and he was 48 years old there I think he still has that voice
He was 35 here.
Aznavour's lyrics is breathtaking and incredibly deep. and this interpretation of the song is also great
Great Voice , great man. Great song.
My mother was a christian and she loved everyone unconditionally, as her religion taught her. Careful who you point fingers at, you're just as guilty as those you criticize. Its funny that the people who call others Haters seem to have the most hate in their heart. Judge Not works both ways. There are bad specimens in every group, unfortunately they get the most attention, dont let them sour your whole image. Love you.
So sad that Aznavour left us.
He was one of the best songwriter ever.
This should have a billion views. Amazing.
Magnifique version !!!!
Merci Charles Aznavour & Merci Marc Almond
Wonderfull Marc, the best performance ever, Mr Aznavour many thanks, this song is written for Mr Almond and only. No one could sing it better... No matter about sexuality, it's about soul and loneliness, passion, takin' n givin'....
I'm Gay. I have always been. This song gave me a voice. I still wonder....what makes a man a man?
He expresses my doubts so well.
Marc helps me through my darkest moments, (I am not gay, but I have always felt on the outside looking in). When I listen to Marc I never feel alone, it's okay to be who you are.
his brain
This song is amazing for all of us gay or not !!! Respect
I used to watch this as a teen when thinking about coming out, now I'm 29 this year and it still gets to me.
I am totally obsessed with this song when sung by Charles Aznavour , this version by Marc Almond is very good as well.
Once again, the French lyrics are really special, stronger, stricking in straight forward short descriptive.
I want to thank artistes like Marc Almond especially and Jimmy sommerville, tom robinson and bronski beat for bring there in their times. Being much older no one sang about their gay life, this song by Marc is absolutely fantastic. Thank you Marc.
The original song is by Charles Aznavour, "Comme ils disent"--published in 1972. But kudos to wonderful Marc Almond for the English version.
WOW BEAUTIFUL performance just so heartfelt
MARC IS MY WHOLE SOUL
Tatjana Milošević he is an idol
This song is beautiful! I love this mans voice! Though Torch is still my favorite song he did.
Chanson magnifiquement interprétée, avec émotion, tout y est.
NOBODY handles a song as masterfully as marc. he is impossible to copy. he is the best.
I have the original Charles Aznavour version of this brilliant song. Marc Almond really did it credit. Well done 👏 ✔️
So far ahead of time - legend - love him for his authenticity and talent
Marc almond is more than just a national treasure, he crosses all all the barriers.
Everytime I hear Marc Almond I am taken back to 1982, in the middle of an ice cold winter, locked in the basement with only 1 small westward facing window, where late in the afternoon the almost-setting sun would reach the window and be my only company, save my Non-Stop-Erotic-Cabaret Album and that small sliver of daylight. Endless days would pass like this until I realized the basement door wasn't locked. Ahh Marc Almond, how I love thee
Beautiful to see you describe how you first found freedom.
That was touching
just amazing, so many intense questions all rolled up. This has always been a favorite song of mine
Da ascoltare 1000 volte ! grazie Maestro ..
Oh wait a minute Marc! This song is so beautiful.. But you introduce it with. "...To be different in the face of adversity"... I am not gay but I also have differences... You are absolutely right, society likes to put a label on every thing, . And if there is something a little bit wrong, you are rapidly isolated. If we could stop to put labels on whatever this man or this woman are, there would not be so many solitaire people.
Oh, Marc you are so underrated in UK but you brought great compositors there and you make it very well. Thank you.
Impressive storytelling through lyrics and amazing performance
Towards the end of this song I feel myself tear up a bit
The most beautyful man with the best voice ever!
My father used to sing this song, while my mom played it on the piano.
Yes, they knew that I was "the man in this song".
I've never been an impersonator, but they, my beloved parents, knew that this wonderful song was narrating my future life story.
Nowadays, when they are not here anymore, I cry in silence because I can surely say I had the best parents a gay son could have had.
love him and he is a great singer
love how simple the arrangment is ...5 stars
Fabulous. I had never heard anyone but Aznavour do this, but this is pitch perfect and much clearer. Bravo!!!
lisabocook Funny you should say pitch perfect, because it's anything BUT.
Really???
organboi You AGAIN? Piss off to some autotuned rappers like Kanye West, who MURDERED Bohemian rhapsody at Glastonbury...couldn't sing 'happy birthday' even if his life depended on it!
why are you even here? TROLL!
+organboi if you don't like or understand his style of singing, why on earth are you commenting on more than one of his videos....this guy is one the great singers from Britain along with Billy McKenzie , Andy Bell etc. UK have come out with some great artists ...not like the pish out now who can't sing live...!!
this is a masterpiece ,no words to describe how much emotions it brings to me
Such a beautiful man ❤
Marc Almond has such a phenomenal voice
Finally, finally I've found it! I heard this live version years ago on the radio and was deeply impressed!!
One of the most beautiful song ever😍
Please everyone share this! This needs at least 1 million views!
Very good interpretation, I love you, respect from Croatia
Marc❤️❤️❤️
I´ve seen that show, too. It was amazing.
His absolute masterpiece - oh so heartrenched am I with that!
Very precious and really beautiful song!
sono passati 18 anni da quell'abbraccio a Roma
con questo Angelo!!!
a compelling performance of a great song
One of the great chansons by Charles Aznavour.
Great song...great performance.......
Beautiful xx Amazing performance too
This is one of my favourite things to listen to.
.. this is so heartfelt and beautiful - thank you xx
I want to cry when I hear that song
I was there at the front on that special night of marc almond music
Magnifique interprétation! Merci gentleman !
A Great interpretation, no doubt. Very hard and very sentimental at the same time.
Brilliant and beautiful. Thanks for posting.
What a great descriptive song. A story and music perfectly matched.
amazing!!!! great singer!! great performance!!! thank you marc
Gorgeous!!! Beautiful man, and fantastic lyric!!! I agree too.
I was at this concert with my family, my mum brother, we held hands and cried...such amazing words and marc does it so well ...my mum loves her gay gay sons (yes both of us) ha ha its in the genes well 501s anyway xx
Amazing voice and a beatifulll song.........love you Marc
beautiful x
Guy is a legend.
I grew up with this man what makes a woman love his wit and intellect.
incredible performance, i love it
great song, great singer. once and now days, just amazing how relevant and true
ah this is fabulous...i want to see him live again!
Im am proud to be what I am I spent a lot of years hideing my true self
No More im very much out and im proud to be me
I really could not give a dam what others think
You are 100% right we are born in the person we are
Best of Luck Noel god bless you
brilliant sang! a great song! it tells and question all!!! thanks marc!!!
This is a beautiful rendition of the song. I enjoyed it very much. I prefer Liza's slower version though, she sings it with a lot of passion. Thank the gods we have such a beacon of hope and strength standing with the gay community
I'm 21 and have being out as BI for 5 years. I love who I am and you should too!
I'm never heard this before tonight. Gd
Killing me softly
with his song
Telling my whole life
With his song
hexum7 it was written by Charles Aznavour this is a good cover, Charles did it when you could not even be openly gay