God, her voice still gives me goosebumps. Truly one of the greatest voices rock n roll has ever had.
@zephead64
Жыл бұрын
Wholeheartedly agree 👍
@dusteeism
Жыл бұрын
but who are the good guys who lost the war?
@miguelandmichele
2 ай бұрын
Terribly underrated. She’s one of the all-time greats!
@MrMedtech1437
7 жыл бұрын
Was at a party the night this aired with the TV playing thru the stereo and loudly I might add and people inside and outside the house drinking and smoking stopped talking and gathered around the TV to watch and listen. Everybody was silent and stunned wondering who this was. Will never forget that moment.
@bradleyheck7204
4 жыл бұрын
And that is a complete and utter god damned shame right there.
@kez432
4 жыл бұрын
I love that story and, I remember too! I think I recorder this on a VHS tape. lol
@DrunkDalek
3 жыл бұрын
So you're saying, at that moment everybody knew?
@JeremyHowie77
3 жыл бұрын
Now that, is a COOL story!
@hazor777
3 жыл бұрын
@@DrunkDalek "Corrrrreecctt, Sir !! Congratulations !! Tell him what he won , Bob !!!!"
@kevinleeburns
3 жыл бұрын
Johnette had so many vocal tricks up her sleeve it was impossible to know where she would take a song... but at every turn she delivered from the deepest part of her heart and soul. Immensely UNDERRATED!!
@ralphtouch8962
3 жыл бұрын
Woke up with this in my head
@WickedPrince3D
3 жыл бұрын
She always sings everything with all her heart. You can feel it in her voice.
@keesvanrijssen8963
3 жыл бұрын
An acoustic guitar and a voice from the Gods. Simply brilliant.
@raindeerprojekt4119
2 жыл бұрын
Go Figurer right?
@gothamindembaum
3 ай бұрын
And lyrics from a shaman.
@johnvidal70
4 жыл бұрын
No autotune, no lip syncing, just pure talent.
@franciskwok3515
3 жыл бұрын
Gone are the days.
@imjensen
8 ай бұрын
I suspect this comment has more to do with you and some chip on your shoulder than with this performance or anyone's appreciation of it.
@JohnEuliss
4 ай бұрын
Love this song because it's the truth
@TheChenny73
9 жыл бұрын
The Queen of Rock she is.....I mean everybody knows.
@rxtp17
3 жыл бұрын
What he said.....
@wendyhowe5900
3 жыл бұрын
No
@StevenCampbell1955
2 жыл бұрын
Who is she?
@peterrutkowski8172
2 жыл бұрын
@@StevenCampbell1955 She's no Pat Benatar.
@beltsandedman
26 күн бұрын
@@StevenCampbell1955Johnette Napolitano
@siglercommunicationstv5524
7 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite interpretations of this great Leonard Cohen song. Thank you Johnette and Jim and RIP Mr. Cohen.
@ramiusrosin8363
6 жыл бұрын
No song has ever been covered any better. Absolute delight.
@kcheylin9957
7 ай бұрын
NO KIDDING! She sings the livin SNOT outta this song but more than that, she PERFORMS like her life depended on it. Girl wrings every possible gut-wrenching feeling out of this Cohen song. This one fit her like a second skin.
@lambchop6278
Ай бұрын
I agree.
@GRAW2dobber
8 жыл бұрын
Johnette was born for this song, you know it's true when it sends shivers down your spine.
@hughjacks5149
5 жыл бұрын
She is like a comet showering us with uplifting artistry Catch it
@lambchop6278
Ай бұрын
Perfectly stated!
@crucifyrobinhood
7 жыл бұрын
It's 2016, I'm 50 years old and I'm standing alone in my room screaming for more and clapping til my hands are purple. Johnette and James. Priceless.
@crucifyrobinhood
7 жыл бұрын
Mycel No question.
@helenlizzystewart4908
7 жыл бұрын
love it
@CovenantOfLove
7 жыл бұрын
truth is an incredible aphrodisiac
@crucifyrobinhood
7 жыл бұрын
Concur.
@user-uo1qr6vn1q
5 жыл бұрын
I’m 44, and I guess that means we’re kinda old now huh? But those voices, bands and tunes of our era still kick the ass of most of today’s music though. Yes, I’ve become my father. My wrist now has screws in it, my throat is sore and my ankle is swollen, so please clap, sing and dance for me too!
@earthwizard1
5 жыл бұрын
all these years later i still come here to listen at least once a month, best version ever so much feeling.
@daisysgarden
10 жыл бұрын
She's amazing, mesmerizing, chilling.
@franko6677
8 жыл бұрын
I saw Concrete Blonde live once and I have never experienced anything that compares to the power and intensity that comes out of that woman when she's performing. Johnette is a phenomenal talent. She cuts to the core in every way.
@lambchop6278
Ай бұрын
Very jealous of you right now!
@mindscramble8248
7 жыл бұрын
Man, I love her expressions and movement. She's the real deal. Musicians and singers these days lack this kind of passion.
@digitallenz4506
5 жыл бұрын
...and John Mankey on guitar is amazing. What an incredible moment in time. Magical. Reaches straight into my soul.
@digitallenz4506
5 жыл бұрын
or I mean James, sorry sir,.
@LSMO57
13 жыл бұрын
This performance is lightning in a bottle. I saw this on mtv's original broadcast of it and I had never heard of Concrete Blonde before but I was absolutely transfixed watching it. As time has passed I appreciate it more. Jeez, such power....it's like she's channeling it from somewhere through her. She is the shizznit on more levels I can count
@thesummerland6165
4 жыл бұрын
spot on, all the best...they channel
@jamesmusisca7547
2 жыл бұрын
someone who can sing pours their heart out she nailed it
@CClarkCumbo
9 жыл бұрын
SHe sings this song so well... Every time I hear this version of this tune, I fall in love with Johnette again. And Jim Mankey is truly one of the most under rated guitar players out there. Leonard Cohen may have written this song, but Johnette Napolitano owns this song.
@basiljh
2 жыл бұрын
I love Cohen's original and this version as well, but I honestly don't think there are 2 more different and equally great versions of the same song- Cohen's is almost ironically upbeat while this one is dark and scathing.
@CClarkCumbo
2 жыл бұрын
@Evan Hodge Mostly by those who don't understand how good he is.
@ConcreteBlonde111
2 жыл бұрын
@trefd2759
Жыл бұрын
@Evan Hodge yes he is!
@JoeKerrAnomaly
3 жыл бұрын
I could listen to her voice forever. Her work on "suicide note" is just beautiful to me. I'm no longer suicidal but I still find that song impactful, beautiful and her choice on singing it as beautiful enough to just simply enjoy. No pretenses involved, no nothing involved any longer other than just enjoying her voice....as I do with this live song. She's too underrated and under-exposed.
@shontaoster1826
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
@RensFuckinLip
17 жыл бұрын
This is one of those versions of a song that can never be re created. Absolutley incredible.
@HigzyTeflon
10 жыл бұрын
Can't even complain that it's not in HD...this is a true treasure. Love this womans raspy, hauntingly amazing voice. Thx4upl
@NotoTruth
14 жыл бұрын
wow...thats the best version of that song i've ever heard!120 mintutes,those were the days.
@waldo2635
9 жыл бұрын
DAMN what a voice!!! Never gets old hearing you Johnette!!!
@7elway98
14 жыл бұрын
She has one of the most underrated voices ever. Her voice and lyrics drip and flow with emotion.
@rxtp17
3 жыл бұрын
I cannot get enough of her... such a talent.
@GroovyGirl1990
5 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this as it was. On MTV, I held on to it like it was my life. At that time it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. And it still is.
@sdjordan911
9 жыл бұрын
The most dynamic/underrated voice in the history of rock music ... I truly believe that ... if Johnette was blonde and 'beautiful' by society's standards the whole world would know her name ... sickening. She will always be beautiful to me. Thank you JG.
@MrZootalores
7 жыл бұрын
when all that Power comes out of her...that's beauty...(& she's a cute girl too) but not blonde,no...
@trumpsextratesticle8590
Жыл бұрын
BRuh, this woman is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
@reesakenzie2497
8 жыл бұрын
awesome! Singer ! Guitarist! Song! NOW THAT IS A SINGER!
@andrewgoldbergs4474
4 жыл бұрын
Probably in the top 5 performances ever on MTV 120 MINUTES. At the top of her game.
@gdub616
4 жыл бұрын
Good God. Why I haven't seen this until now is beyond me!!!
@gabrielalomonaco7177
Жыл бұрын
Never get tired of this. Every time is different. This time it reminded me of Jim Morrison. LOVE IT.
@BatgirlRenee
10 жыл бұрын
I remember this when it was actually on, live, on MTV 120's show, I think Jeff Kendal was the host. Absolutely incredible to say the least. I've been fortunate enough to see Johnette live a number of times as well as meet, hang out with her as well and she's the most astounding person with more talent than one could ever dream of. Her voice, poetry and art are a gift for all that are lucky to be aware of her presence.
@willythewave
9 жыл бұрын
That's so awesome. I bet it was a good time. Great memoreis. (Cant spell) lol
@georgeroy7314
8 жыл бұрын
+Renee Polgar As do I. I taped it (yes...VHS back then) and it remains as my all-time favorite live performance...of anyone. Just pure emotion in arguably the strongest voice in music...ever. Yeah...I just said that, and I've been listening to music for over 40 years. Quite jealous that you got to hang with her, Renee.
@thesummerland6165
4 жыл бұрын
agree, some are truly 'touched'
@adamhenry2659
8 жыл бұрын
The 62 people who gave this a "thumbs down" have no souls...
@SustainBeauty
7 жыл бұрын
they have no idea what real music is
@teriod5475
7 жыл бұрын
and they've never heard of Leonard Cohen. rip, old friend, i'll see you again.
@scubacat6156
7 жыл бұрын
and, unfortunately, they are the majority nowadays.
@crowoffroad1573
7 жыл бұрын
without conscience they are or can be anyway
@tomotallmadge
6 жыл бұрын
RAISED IN A DIFFERENT ERA AND MINDSET
@AbhayAmir
13 жыл бұрын
I am not so much for covers and to be honest I have not heard many covers that come anywhere close to the originals. This one however is as good as the original and that is a huge compliment , coming from a die hard Cohen fan. She LIVES every single note with every cell. Simply amazing!
@The_sound_Of_Thunder
9 жыл бұрын
Damn this is so raw.
@roadrunner7218
5 жыл бұрын
True. She rips her heart open and re-lives the betrayal verse like I've never seen or hear before or since. Some guy did her wrong. What a fool.
@v.dargain1678
3 жыл бұрын
I call it as "the whistle blower's song" . Sung just right .
@OwenEusticePlus
8 жыл бұрын
There's a list. It starts with Joplin. It's a short list. She's on it.
@teriod5475
7 жыл бұрын
my thought exactly
@MrSonicsez
7 жыл бұрын
Joplin never had the chops that Johnette Napolitano has.
@Dodusification
7 жыл бұрын
Very well stated.
@andrewgoldbergs4474
4 жыл бұрын
At her best in an acoustic setup..no inhibition..they had great chemistry together live
@jiln5407
3 жыл бұрын
started with Bessie Smith then.
@NinaGuth-hg5eh
3 ай бұрын
I absolutely love to hear raspy sounding women singing with everything they got!!Well done Johnette...bravo!!!!
@angeldragon069
2 жыл бұрын
2022 and I’m still covered in goosebumps, still in love with this woman and her unreal voice, and the emotional depths in which she sings.
@janebook294
5 жыл бұрын
BACK WHEN THERE WAS TRUTH AND HEART IN MUSIC ,SO,SO FAR GONE TODAY ,CRYING SHAME ,EVERYBODY KNOWS !!!!!!!
@gethmord
16 жыл бұрын
I got to see her on her last tour. She's doing it solo now. And it was a great show. Real laid back. But she's still got it! Just an amazing voice. She's actually looking better then the last couple of tours. I've been lucky enough to see her every time she came through Dallas, since the Bloodletting tour (opened for Sting on that one). Including the Heads tour.
@Undercoverbrotherfromanother
3 жыл бұрын
Paid to get tickets for Sting. She opened great show and then I left. Sting sucks.
@alkydah6741
9 жыл бұрын
I think I forgot to breath while I was listening!
@absolutelynonameslef
2 ай бұрын
Grateful for Johnette and for being able to listen to this whenever I feel like it. Which is often.
@TracyLanebike
16 жыл бұрын
DAMN!!! Sends chills down to the depths of my soul!
@atsstockburn
8 жыл бұрын
2:56 Witness a truly great singer.
@mikemuller4376
7 жыл бұрын
what a voice...indeed
@meflove
7 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this as it aired and just staring at the tv mouth agape, just totally blown away 😨
@tdoesntmatter
14 жыл бұрын
LOVE Concrete Blonde! Johnette had me at God is a bullet more than 20 years ago.
@MaddBaggins
4 жыл бұрын
How have I never seen this before? Johnette's voice has carried my heart and soul through so many ups and downs ever since I bought that first tape back in the 80's. Love her.
@solwolfpunk
17 жыл бұрын
I saw her in Boston this evening. She is still wonderful....and very wise.
@NoCoverCharge
3 жыл бұрын
I love her so much..... saw her more than a few times live ....incredible
@bradleyheck7204
4 ай бұрын
MTV captured pure lightning in a bottle with this one. I can't stop watching or listening to it, and I saw it when it was broadcasted.
@adamrottin
5 жыл бұрын
Indeed. This makes my heart thump as if arrhythmia was a soul weeping cure for her haunting voice. I'm breathless everytime I watch this and speechless everytime I hear it.
@xxCorinnaxx
16 жыл бұрын
Ahh don't you just love the "everybody knows that you love me baby.." verse. Leonard Cohen's a genius!
@freakflagjo
8 жыл бұрын
The 66 people who gave this a thumbs down don't deserve music
@JaneEyreZombieHunter
17 жыл бұрын
Johnette is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen, esp. in B&W album photos.
@BeachdudeInc
13 жыл бұрын
CAN'T get over this performance!!!!!! I've watched this countless times over the years and remember the recording of this tune by Concrete Blonde in the 80's. You watch stuff like American Idol and foolishness like the over-produced stuff of a Britney Spears, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and wonder how that can even be classified as "interpretation" or "performance" after seeing Johnette absolutely blow the roof off of the sucker with this one.
@pksdaisy
12 жыл бұрын
i have heard this song many many times as i have been a fan of concrete blonde for about 20 years ... but this is the first time i have heard this live ... totaly blown away
@grimeybeast1465
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely captivating. My house could have burned down around me in the 5 minutes it took listening to this song.
@22latino
16 жыл бұрын
Concrete Blonde is the #1 band in my music collection. I agree with those who say that Johnette Napolitano is a female music legend. I also truely love and respect her songwriting talents as well the way she puts her emotion into the words she sings. Admittedly, I have never heard this version of this song. All I can say is that It blew me away. Phenominal!!! I sit here typing this and listening to this video for the 5th time in a row. I agree with another poster, this is the BEST version ever.
@joebrouillard565
2 жыл бұрын
One of the best voices ever,: superb range, emotion and inflection!!
@soraia23
10 жыл бұрын
MY GOD.
@tdoesntmatter
10 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I have this on vhs somewhere. Just amazing!
@kirstenmccluskey4445
4 жыл бұрын
Fucking amazing, right?
@mechellem.m.2937
10 жыл бұрын
Please let this band get back together!!! Love um!
@jonnynelson5734
8 жыл бұрын
God Almighty bless that woman. And Mankey too! Deeply disturbing and yet uplfting
@user-fm4zq3cg9k
6 жыл бұрын
There is one bad thing about this. I can only "like" this once! Watched this who knows how many times and it never gets old. Saw them once live and they sounded great!
@natashasemrau3670
6 жыл бұрын
Johnette is a great singer, and l hope she is still putting out music. I have never seen her live and am jelious of anyone who has been to see Concert Blonde! She is such an emotional singer. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌵
@kirstenmccluskey4445
4 жыл бұрын
I’m disappointed that I don’t know this song. Until now. This shit chilled my bones. What a fucking voice!!! I actually prefer this over the studio version. So deep
@sjice69
7 жыл бұрын
I am absolutely Mesmerized by her. That Voice.........
@StevenVincentSings
3 ай бұрын
These guys need the huge attention they deserve!
@RHH109
14 жыл бұрын
Get shivers listening to her and I like it.
@WordUnheard
4 ай бұрын
If I had a voice as amazing as Johnette Napolitano, I would never stop singing.
@salmazza8750
Жыл бұрын
Just incredible!! Lucky to have experienced this singer!! AWESOME PERIOD!
@insane_assailant5897
6 жыл бұрын
I can watch and listen to this over and over drunk or sober
@karenbrizzie8696
2 жыл бұрын
April 1st 2022 ...Always come back to concrete blondes ❤️ over 30 years
@fubar50cat
12 жыл бұрын
still one of my favorite voices in rock, ever
@oberkreide4291
Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous talent!
@jasonwarlond7388
6 ай бұрын
Stunning. I've heard her do this song before but this acoustic version is ridiculously good. One of the best voices in music and criminally underrated.
@22latino
11 жыл бұрын
One of the best performances from this extraordinary vocalist...come back often to this video...love it :)
@elmarbeau
5 жыл бұрын
I do the same. Wonderful her voice passion and talent. Totally blow your mind!!!
@kellianclink6855
8 жыл бұрын
Does she have the best voice or WHAT!!!!
@michaelgill6576
8 жыл бұрын
+Kellian Clink yes
@Anglesey
8 жыл бұрын
+Kellian Clink - YES, not the slightest doubt.
@cheofbowland
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome or what...Spot on Kellian Clink
@ebonaves7158
7 жыл бұрын
She is definitely up there in my books!
@tapolna
7 жыл бұрын
And she chose her voice on the best song
@marsharupe8112
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I hadn't seen this version. Concrete Blonde is amazing.
@Esoteric0714
12 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest renditions of one of th greatest songs, and nobody knows about it.
@twistedsistersandbrother4449
7 жыл бұрын
Johnette for the win. As always.
@irishinnish1
4 жыл бұрын
Johnette was the Grace Slick of the 90's. Amazing.
@DavidEvans_dle
6 жыл бұрын
I swear her vocals have such great range.
@bears_bears_bears
7 ай бұрын
Still absolutely amazing. I remember when this aired. Was floored. This is still the best version they ever did. Way better than the studio recording
@ronthibideau5779
Жыл бұрын
One of the best female singers of all times
@wuzzntme
12 жыл бұрын
She's got a Grace Slick quality about her. Great range, great melodic hooks. I'm not much of an alternative rock fan but you can't deny her. She boarders more on the blues/soul side. Great stuff Johnette!
@Blackscorpion1963
4 жыл бұрын
wuzzntme - hadn't thought about that either - excellent reference to Grace Slick and I agree.
@waynehackney5812
7 жыл бұрын
A fabulous version of a great song.
@wbkeebler
16 жыл бұрын
I remember when this first aired and it has stuck with me for the past 13 years. Johnette sings this song with such conviction and passion. I haven't seen a performance this good since.
@doyleperkins7663
6 жыл бұрын
An underrated singer if ever there was one...a wailing elegance hardly able to contain itself-classical nonrestraint. Simply beautiful-bravo!
@gerlyn7455
8 ай бұрын
We Love You .. Johnette !
@stevenheizman4312
3 жыл бұрын
awesome! thanks for that, never seen that version before just te vid and couple others. J Napolitano and the Blonde are sadly missed. I've seen about everyone, most good ones 2x, but Concrete Blonde at First Ave in Minneapolis early 90's was a show to remember.
@mynameisobel84
16 жыл бұрын
I used to have this video (it was recorded off 120 mins.) but it got messed up in the hurricane, and I've been searching and searching for this version. Thank you so much for the upload!
@65GreenMan
11 жыл бұрын
This was my father's favorite song by Johnette Napolitano !! Love Concrete Blonde !!! I love her voice !!! So glad I seen her in concert so many times and got to meet her, beautiful person.
@user-uo1qr6vn1q
5 жыл бұрын
Everybody’s favorite post-punk version of Janis Joplin, Johnette Napolitano. What a voice, what a woman.
@rpq7889
6 жыл бұрын
Acojonante version...pufff....todo corazon, garra, sentimiento......pues no.hace tiempo q esto.se.perdio en tv!......
@AerowsX
14 жыл бұрын
She drags notes out, beats them senseless, and forces them to bend to her will. She's awesome.
@franciskwok3515
3 жыл бұрын
Two times at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco: The Bloodletting and Walking in London tours. Every moment etched with clarity and preserved in amber. The voice, in person, was bigger and deeper than I'd imagined. Some things live with you forever.
@ColVane
13 жыл бұрын
my all time favorite Band ! Our love goes with you where ever you go ! ColVane loves you !
@trogus02
10 жыл бұрын
Saw them live. Johnette was barefoot! Whatta show
@BeccaGSD
15 жыл бұрын
This song was written by Leonard Cohen. He passed away last year I believe, and influenced virtually every musician worth their salt. This version would have made him proud. True, pue unadulterated emotion. Jonette is pristine
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