He himself pointed out in one interview that his sexuality prevented him from getting some big opportunities. Sad indeed. Love him still.
@domlorayna
3 жыл бұрын
couldn't agree more.
@agustinmindful9779
3 жыл бұрын
I dont believe he's underrated due to circumtances related to his sexuality, but due to lack of sensitivity of music listeners. We all need to be talented as music listeners if we want to value a good song or singers, and this is unluckily very uncommon these days. Pet Shop Boys is the same idea. Not everybody is ready to enjoy and appreciate such as amazing artists.
@prenomnom8095
2 жыл бұрын
et ? Où est le problème ?
@thefrankonion
2 жыл бұрын
I lived in the room he had at the Chelsea for nearly 8 years.
@TodayFreedom
2 жыл бұрын
After all these years this is still such a charming video. Thank God for the Internet.
@davidbenson3931
Жыл бұрын
And especially you tube🇮🇪🙂
@lontok2006
15 жыл бұрын
I love that he sings such a dark, pleading and angry lyric to such an upbeat, energetic melody. It really nails both the defiance and the desperation. Such an incredible wordsmith, with such incredible songcraft
@sarahk8625
Жыл бұрын
you have it!
@carshagify
13 жыл бұрын
This song is Rufus' brilliance write large. There couldn't be a better illustration of his talent and his eccentricity, he's completely unique.
@Weirdosaur
10 жыл бұрын
The way his fingers dance across the piano keys is a song in and of itself.
@scottallen9556
8 жыл бұрын
It seems so obvious now, but the major key for the happier lyrics and the minor key for the darker ones was just simple and brilliant!
@proudgonzo
12 жыл бұрын
Rufus is a modern-day Oscar Wilde. Cheers to you, sir.
@agnieszkajanczak7181
Жыл бұрын
Love them both.
@mrmofobrandon3490
10 жыл бұрын
this man is genius and he is really underrated.
@shaltibalti
4 жыл бұрын
Not by us x
@brandwell_
Жыл бұрын
Liking comments from the future. He’s still underrated. Oh and in the near future the president of the USA is that Pizza Hut guy.
@mickey_moone
Жыл бұрын
Underated has its allure and appeal. It's where the dark, Joker part comes from.
@burleq
14 жыл бұрын
If this was the only performance ever captured of him or this song, it would still be one of the legendary musical experiences of all time.
@michaelcarmody9311
Жыл бұрын
so glad to hear him play this solo live - it's how I want to learn it. There are so my dynamics and superlatives in this: joy, desperation, longing, compulsion, self-deprecating humor, drugs, very cool rhymes - totally a cabaret piece de resistance
@andrewplayspiano1
8 жыл бұрын
Love this guys piano playing. I can hear the samba in the hook (I always sway my hips when I hear that Am7-D7-Gmaj7 shuffle) and Beethoven in the bridge. A great musician. Rufus, what I would do to be your backup singer, piano player!!!!
@brabanthallen
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Arango I would love to do a duet with Rufus. His voice and mine have the exact same range and vibrato. I flip coins with you to sing with him.......
@alisonparker4799
3 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@peace4annie
9 жыл бұрын
Rufus' live version of this song is on my top 10 favorite song list.
@mog5331
8 жыл бұрын
from the moment I heard that song for the very first time I knew it would be an all time favorite
@volkanerrgun
Жыл бұрын
It is proof that you dont really need anything else than your ability.Long live Rufus welove ❤ u round the world.Thank u for everything you ve done for music .
@DanielleBawls
17 жыл бұрын
He looks incredible in red. And I love the way his hands just kind of flirt with the piano. What a classy, classy man.
@jasondoss8501
17 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best version of this song I have heard. I love to hear that he has gotten better. He was always good, but listen to the fluency with which he draws us from one emotion to the next. He has a power now, that was still a fledgling ability when this song was written. Rufus is so much sexier now, and sounds so much more strong than ever.
@Plottoberry
15 жыл бұрын
''So please be kind if I''m a mess''... who doesn't feel like that? I love him.
@natalevi
10 жыл бұрын
I adore him
@d09071958
9 жыл бұрын
Hey, get in line! Just kiddin'!
@bassistsattack
15 жыл бұрын
He has an amazing voice even live! Just listen to this, flawless.
@AlexanderBecerra23
Жыл бұрын
[Lyrics] Cigarettes and chocolate milk These are just a couple of my cravings Everything it seems I like's a little bit stronger A little bit thicker, a little bit harmful for me If I should buy jellybeans Have to eat them all in just one sitting Everything it seems I like's a little bit sweeter A little bit fatter, a little bit harmful for me And then there's those other things Which for several reasons we won't mention Everything about 'em is a little bit stranger A little bit harder A little bit deadly It isn't very smart Tends to make one part So brokenhearted Sitting here remembering me Always been a shoe made for the city Go ahead accuse me of just singing about places With scrappy boys faces have general run of the town Playing with prodigal sons Takes a lot of sentimental Valiums Can't expect the world to be your Raggedy Andy While running on empty you little old doll with a frown You got to keep in the game Retaining mystique while facing forward I suggest a reading of a Lesson in Tightropes Or Surfing Your High Hopes or Adios, Kansas It isn't very smart Tends to make one part So brokenhearted Still there's not a show on my back Holes or a friendly intervention I'm just a little bit heiress, a little bit Irish A little bit Tower of Pisa Whenever I see ya So please be kind if I'm a mess Cigarettes and chocolate milk Cigarettes and chocolate milk
@marjoriekorson2320
10 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing. I can't get enough of Rufus and Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk!!!!
@JoshDisher
2 жыл бұрын
It's not very often a songs a classic before most people have even heard it. Caught him by accident (touring with Tori Amos)at The Fox in St Louis back in the late 90's... Blown away.
@wilhelmpaulm
Жыл бұрын
I remember listening to this back in college, takes me back when I was so happy and in love
@coastalification
9 жыл бұрын
so very talented
@mugimesh
6 жыл бұрын
Much better than the recording, truly amazing performance.
@TheCurrey
9 жыл бұрын
I love, love this song. Rufus, you make my world clearer when I listen to this song and your work. Bless.
@milafarras
3 жыл бұрын
F fascinating. Rufus is the most complete artist ever. period.
@LindaMandel543
8 жыл бұрын
Rufus are best from the best singers in the all world!😍
@macios-wb9ch
5 жыл бұрын
Listen to Freddie Mercury
@Jim382
15 жыл бұрын
My partner and I had the privilege to see him in concert in our town (Harrisburg, PA) two weeks ago. Fantastic! Charming, brilliant pianist composer and lyricist, and very funny! Opening act was his Aunt..Sloan Wainwright. They rocked the audience!
@isaline1540
6 жыл бұрын
On s'en lasse pas d'écouter et de le regarder!
@daanwd
14 жыл бұрын
Actually, that is a reason why it's so perfectly in pitch :), no tensions wheresoever caused by articulation (e.g.). Good study example for vocalists!
@thekwekwe7478
8 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs of all time, thank you!
@scottallen9556
8 жыл бұрын
This guy has two musicians habitating his brain! Fucking awesome genius!
@tubeyou89119
3 жыл бұрын
The first time I heard about him and listened to his live performance was when he opened a Sting's concert in Las Vegas almost 20 years ago. He sang this exact song and wore a red shirt like here (maybe the same one). I became a fan during that song because the whole thing was so beautiful... Still love this performance to this day... Thank you for uploading.
@6167Steve
11 жыл бұрын
I have listening to Rufus for the last 2 hours to prepare to go see him with my girlfriend fairly soon. The man is very talented. Great songs and in this day and age all credit to what he does. His voice is a bit too pretty if one has prefers a Springsteen or Seger but that is my only quibble. Rufus will have a long and great career.
@ofaDyingStar
17 жыл бұрын
He's the second artist I've come across who can sing amazingly, and who has a lisp. Lacey, the lead singer of Flyleaf, has one too. And both of them are amazing singers. I seriously adore this guy, his voice is gorgeous.
@ilanbialous4372
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance Great song wonderful piano BRAVO
@katerinkot
6 жыл бұрын
oh, what a gentle dear soul.
@JustHarryOBrien
3 жыл бұрын
Here annually to watch this art. Such craft, talent and beauty.
@Rosalee2424
13 жыл бұрын
I love this song ... such a beautiful voice, he does it all so effortlessly. Love Rufus :)
@celestialsam
17 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you. And Hallelujah was the very first song I ever heard him sing. So beautiful.
@LULUBELLEIII
13 жыл бұрын
When Rufus was born, father Loudon Wainwright III wrote 'Rufus Is A Tit Man'. Never has a song been less prophetic. This song is fucking incredible! Thanks for posting ;-)
@richandemily
17 жыл бұрын
He has the most peculiar way of singing and I think its why I like him so much...this man is incredible. If you have not seen it you have to watch Hallelujah..it will bring you to tears.
@JulietsMama
15 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song. What a perfect performance......wonderfully and very well done!!!!
@Press1ToParty
16 жыл бұрын
He's purely amazing, I mean...its hard to find artists that sound just like they do on records...and he's one that does. Also, his music is just so captivating. His music is so mild, and its a good artist to have in your collection.
@paulgoogol2652
Жыл бұрын
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@guacamole812
10 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh he's so talented
@catalinabusla1151
4 жыл бұрын
The most brilliant composer,performer in the world! Amazing Gorgeous Rufus! Greetings from Italy! Sei adorabile
@Whatsthedealman
14 жыл бұрын
great melodies! this song hooked me the first time i heard it. i bought the album the same day.
@addnamehere
14 жыл бұрын
I saw him in concert a few nights ago knowing nothing about his music. I was blown away and wish I had known him beforehand.
@davidlee6720
Жыл бұрын
well done Rufus, brave to take it on , well done, good job, love all your own work as well. You are a true artist -
@scorpiomonet
16 жыл бұрын
this is one of my favoite songs ever, by any artist! Hes so good in concert and a totaly sweet and down to eath person if you ever get the great fortune of meeting him!
@AshRichardsMusic
15 жыл бұрын
He is adorable. I absolutely love the lyrics and the melody has me singing his tune all day!!
@exodus664
2 жыл бұрын
2008, sitting on a terrace somewhere in Rajasthan making folk people listen to this, to today revisiting that day. It's etched in my memory. oh how we grow up from 21 to 31. F-
@lontok2006
15 жыл бұрын
An incredible performance of an incredible song. The lyrics give me goosebumps.
@liavav
16 жыл бұрын
can't get enough of rufus!!! he's so cute in this video, his face is as red as his shirt!!! looove him!!!!
@AphroditesPistol
8 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this song exists, but I'm also very happy about it I'm so inlove
@georgehoughton1497
2 жыл бұрын
Coming back to this every couple of years is always like climbing back into the perfect temperature bath
@deaniewood5446
6 жыл бұрын
It's so beautiful that he & his husband had Leonard Cohen's daughter carry their baby! I love Rufus!
@poppyseed890
6 жыл бұрын
Actually, it's not really their baby, Viva is mostly living with her mother, Jorn is "only" "deputy dad" as Rufus called him...
@drumttocs8
13 жыл бұрын
...and here I was thinking I needed to work on my diction, pitch, and tone to be a successful singer... thanks for proving me wrong, Mr. Wainwright.
@kylakapuso
14 жыл бұрын
I saw him alive two times but everytime i see him i want to see more and more. His voice is unique. His songs are fantastic. Love you
@Squeaky1423
17 жыл бұрын
I ADORE this song! It's my favorite, the one that got me hooked on Rufus...
@8000Christopher
2 жыл бұрын
Rufus and the piano,,,,,,, soooooo great !!!!!!!
@mrs.laceycrandall5294
10 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love his voice...
@DigitalUniverseReviews
7 жыл бұрын
WOW! I'm so glad i found your music its .... Words wont do it justice. It moves me, engages me, and causes feelings. All that music should do to you... Your really great. Thank you for the music
@michelejusko
13 жыл бұрын
This song totally rocks! How can you not love it...
@vekacity
14 жыл бұрын
I love him. I'm always between meloncholy and extreme happiness when I listen to him sing. It's a mixture of extreme emotions, and I think that's what makes him unlike anybody else.
@JessLaRizzle
18 жыл бұрын
superb. superb. superb. this song makes me giddy with joy.
@danielHL824
16 жыл бұрын
I like the way he's humming during the piano solo :) Seems like passionate playing...
@suzeaa
15 жыл бұрын
I love the joy he puts into this performance. He really is a talented little monster! One of the best ever.
@LucasPenido
16 жыл бұрын
Rufus always gives his all when playing a song..he shows an excitement as if it was the first time he was performing it! AMAZING!!!
@MusicMadness86
14 жыл бұрын
i found this video about 2 years ago and therefore found rufus. now i'm completely obsessed with his music and i'm seeing him next month! can't wait!
@Thunder_Shark
16 жыл бұрын
I first discovered this song on a rainy day, sitting in traffic. Totally put me in the right mood!! haha!
@carlos002nz
14 жыл бұрын
A great voice and it was great too the fact of listening to him in Salamanca, SPAIN, while he was wearing like a bullfighter!!!. This is a land of bulls. That's sensibility and sense of humor. I appreciate him. Thanks so much. The sound is very good. Have a nice day.
@vaynethenighthunter2065
9 жыл бұрын
OH HIMYM PLS COME BACK TO MY LIFE!!!!
@wwonka52
15 жыл бұрын
i learned of rufus on my sattlite radio and he's performingnearby next month ..YES!! I'm There ...
@tye385narf21
12 жыл бұрын
one of the only artist that could do something live and have it sound this close to an album version! Rufus is Epic.
@isaline1540
3 жыл бұрын
Ses mains qui courent sur le piano c'est magnifique 💖 superbe 👍
@rufuswainwright8711
3 жыл бұрын
- [ ] Thanks for your comment. I'm not here often to reply and talk with you, add me on Google Hangout, rufuswainwright787@gmail.com I'll keep in touch over there.
@flavaflavs
16 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favourite songs! And the piano in it is flawless. One of life's simplest pleasures...:)
@josesimoes2825
Жыл бұрын
Simply amazing
@littlerainworm550
16 жыл бұрын
and he has sooo beautiful and urgent voice...multitalented person, I want to see him live!!!
@Arturo7Estrada
15 жыл бұрын
He is wonderfull, his voice is great!!!, congratulations from Mexico City.
@rodpeyton
12 жыл бұрын
If I could sing and play like that, I would never do anything for the rest of my life.
@PT4BB
15 жыл бұрын
His hair is great. I'm jealous. He's all around amazing
@suzeaa
15 жыл бұрын
He's such a gorgeous and talented little monster, isn't he? Live long and be happy, Rufus.
@sandrinecassini7711
6 жыл бұрын
He is pure brilliance
@princessmorticia
15 жыл бұрын
The first time I ever heard Rufus, he opened for Tori Amos (back in 2001) he was phenomenal, and I have loved him ever since. he's a great live performer
@flyheli
16 жыл бұрын
I could watch it another 10 times... great performance for sure!
@jhelbling100
14 жыл бұрын
this is only song my son, now almost 7, would calm down to when he was a baby. he claims he doesn't remember it, but i beg to differ. thanks rufus for making our long drives to the beach a tad more bearable way back when.
@Kekszolo000
12 жыл бұрын
when i was younger i wrote a book about a guy, who i loved, but it was hopeless (the book is awful!!) and meanwhile i have been writting, i was listening this song without break! :) since thats time , its my favorit song...always remembering me: never leave yourself! thanks Rufus! :)
@frankiesusnak6719
5 жыл бұрын
a work of heart .....and art
@Barceloneta83
16 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful voice. Amazing guy! Wish I could play the piano like him one day :))
@123turnaroundgirl
12 жыл бұрын
Saw him live yesterday!!! Such a great singer and wonderful personality!!!
@wentsel
6 жыл бұрын
Rufus... so many years later and I still remember the exact time I heard you play this live, my very first time hearing you, I think very early on, your first time live on NPR. My life changed. I felt like I had discovered a new continent. You are epic. So glad for your happiness now.
@heikkijhautanen4576
3 жыл бұрын
Love his voice so much....
@leonardoclaudino108
10 жыл бұрын
Came across this song at a local Starbucks. Wow.
@jessieallred2136
7 жыл бұрын
😘❤❤😍😢🌅🌌🌠🌈love him since the moment i heard him
@awsinger1
4 жыл бұрын
He is absolutely perfect
@XtremePlaying007
15 жыл бұрын
The piano in this song is amazing!! He is so awesome!!
@rw9175
2 жыл бұрын
One of the BEST....!
@redrosegrave
17 жыл бұрын
I envy how he can play like that and sing like that at the same time. I LOVE this song. XD It's brilliant. I give it 5 stars.
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