This is my favorite version of the song. The inherent sarcasm of the song, basically calling a spade plays out perfectly in Rufus's rendition... Speaks volumes, especially in our current age of political, social and economic piracy. Love it. Good job Mr. Wainright.
@davidsilveiradamota4531
5 ай бұрын
Fully agree!!❤❤❤
@Blitterbug
3 ай бұрын
It's... ok. Much as I adore Rufus, I think Henley's cover is better :)
@guariban
12 жыл бұрын
This man, Leonard Cohen is a gentleman and his way, his persona, his aura scream at you in a sencible gentle way. You Rufus are great to take a son that this man"pray" (does not sing) and still in your own stile deliver so a good interpretation is great. Now I love Cohen and you Rufus!!!!! Genial. Bravo!!!!!
@bonitastjulienlepauvre6489
8 жыл бұрын
Rufus is a wonderful singer; love his version of this!
@KentuckyKid84
14 жыл бұрын
I'm still torn on Rufus' singing on this song, but I love the style he chose for it. Cohen's version was dark and brooding; Rufus' takes it in a more fun direction like a boozy, nihilistic cabaret singer.
@karenvincent8958
10 жыл бұрын
By the way, Leonard Cohen himself loves Rufus's interpretation, also saying the Wainwrights have brought his work back to life. As for ' gayness' even being mentioned...talent is talent, regardless.
@poonamsvideoblogs
8 жыл бұрын
and hate is hate. and hate can't survive love. gay bashers are losers. remember mixed race haters, women working haters, irish haters. and so it goes; everybody knows.
@mya5980
5 жыл бұрын
5:38 Hilarious!👍
@cobrastriesand7693
5 жыл бұрын
I've been a Wainwright fan since that gap ad in 2000, and this is the gayest thing I've ever heard.
@patsarts
12 жыл бұрын
I love the way Rufus puts his own flavor into the song, yet still stays true to the whole 'Cohen-ness' of the song. love it!
@cycladic
5 жыл бұрын
I've listened to Rufus Wainwright sing this song a million times, and loved it. But to see him sing it is just bliss. What a perfect rendition.
@turncoatslethbridge
15 жыл бұрын
Rufus rocks. Very flamboyant.
@mrsterripurcell
11 жыл бұрын
Someday the world is going to know about Rufus, but untill then I'll just go on enjoying him
@camilloa.1680
3 жыл бұрын
helloperson from the past
@rollinmcafee
16 жыл бұрын
To meet a man like Leonard Cohen is a once in a lifetime thing. Lucky
@pacificoast82
9 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful interpretation of this song. Just the perfect feel. I love Rufus' voice and stage presence.
@jacquismith3277
Жыл бұрын
Lovely, camp rendition. I've just come across this. Love it. 😊
@natalevi
10 жыл бұрын
I love love his cover of Leonard's song
@wortheve
17 жыл бұрын
I just love the way Rufus sings this...and how he moves while he is doing it.
@mellenbow
13 жыл бұрын
The story about feeding the out of nest little bird in his underwear, tells a lot about the heart of Leonard Cohen. Loved Rufus' cover of this song!
@cmmosher8035
6 жыл бұрын
Not what i was expecting but Rufus owns the hell out of lounge version of the song.
@imhereformoz
17 жыл бұрын
Wow, I think he had fun with that! :) Rufus has such a talent for making Cohen's songs his own, while still staying true to their essence. What a fab combination of artists.
@herefordmsv
2 жыл бұрын
This "baby bird" moment will stay with me forever. Cute.
@Jaelle3
18 жыл бұрын
He's so gorgeous!! I love him!!! and what a lovely song!!!!
@waynebrasler
16 жыл бұрын
Whether Rufus realized it or not at the time, there's a lot of Garland in both the vocal and the presentation. When his mother and sister are on stage with him, Rufus seems to get a special glow. The combination of his tremendous originality and uniqueness and his obvious pleasure in family constitutes a remarkable duality I can't think of in another artist. This performance is just terrific and just more time I'm discovering a new facet in an artist with, evidently, unlimited capabilities.
@skyemcleod1
15 жыл бұрын
Hello~Rufus Wainwright is the subject of this video!!! He is a genius and this is another wonderful vid featuring him. I hate all the homophobia on the comments here. If you hate gays so much, WHY are you watching this?! He has no reason or need to cater to you and act any certain way for you. Please go watch/comment on deer hunting,NRA, or something! Leave room here for his fans, honey. Thankx for posting this. I'm a new fan and love it.
@zuzzau
17 жыл бұрын
what a song what a cover great singer great composer great performence
@MissCaptainWeird
16 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this video my dad got it just on a whim. I watched it and fell in love!! This is one of the BEST performances I have ever seen!
@colbertnation401
16 жыл бұрын
rufus wainwright has such amazing and unique stage presence that no one sees anymore.
@MariajesusSanchezLiceran
2 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ERES UN ANGEL RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
@EbonyBromide
10 жыл бұрын
So many derogatory comments concerning Wainwright's cover! It's different - it's an interpretation and a cover that doesn't attempt to sound exactly like the original. For those wanting the gravitas and the particular Cohen feeling of the original song, then listen to the original song.......just a thought.
@JWBMad
6 жыл бұрын
Ebony Bromide, It goes without saying but some won't get it.
@dzonwatson9718
8 жыл бұрын
I like this version and i found it way better than the original :)
@jfalconredskins
8 жыл бұрын
Dżon Watson you're crazy
@dzonwatson9718
8 жыл бұрын
John Falcon okay thanks for sharing your opinion sweetie
@LynneMarieSheppard
8 жыл бұрын
Great version. I am sure Leonard enjoyed it.
@RainbowZera
15 жыл бұрын
I really love the way Rufus gives this song new life ^^
@smiffy8364
6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! He takes this and makes it his own.
@Andyyeovil
17 жыл бұрын
I love you Rufus!
@bonniecorley1768
6 жыл бұрын
How sweet Rufus got to watch Leonard regurgitate and feed a baby bird AND play music! Wow Rufus how wonderful (and enlightening for you) thanks so much for sharing! XO
@KLTATAOR
17 жыл бұрын
Never heard of Rufus Wainwright before this documentary but now I think he's just brilliant!
@SunshineIsDaShit
16 жыл бұрын
Oh. My. Fucking. God. Rufus is SO amazing! When he was on stage with the others, he just... wow. Blew me away. Amazing.
@Bluesbabesrv
6 жыл бұрын
I'm hooked on this song and the way Rufus performs it...fabulous!
@mya5980
5 жыл бұрын
This is fun entertainment at its best! Well done All of it Spot on!!!
@timesurfer
18 жыл бұрын
so good.
@andreandeahhh
17 жыл бұрын
I just recently watched the Leonard Cohen movie 2 nights ago! I LOVED IT! aaand I LOOOOOOOOVE RUFUS!!!!!! He is so f****cking adorable! "he is a snappy dresser"
@wenikisaro
16 жыл бұрын
I love Rufus Wainwright's music or cover of other talents like Leonard Coen or Judy Garland. This is an awsome clip thank you for posting this. As long as he is happy that is all that matters. What does it matter if he is gay or straight. Just listen to his music.
@Dinosboss
17 жыл бұрын
Everything Rufus touches turns to gold - the man can do no wrong! (in my blue irish eyes anyway!!)
@carolwyban3947
6 жыл бұрын
I luv it!
@danielmkaplan
8 жыл бұрын
RIP. Everybody knows. SOOO apt.
@connierc1
14 жыл бұрын
@juventusinvinsibleII - I'm glad didn't see the "gay" comments -- as if that has ANYTHING to do with someone's ability to be an incredible person / performer / human being. One day this world will hopefully grow up and no one will be put into a box or category...I hope. Maybe in my lifetime, that sure would be nice... EXCELLENT VERSION! LOVE IT!
@HarryvanLamoen
15 жыл бұрын
I am not 'gay' ;-) but this is perfect entertainment ! love your performance and musicality. just great. If i had such a voice, man oh man, i would give up my Telecaster.
@theshures
16 жыл бұрын
Rufus on *everybody wants a box of chocolates* ~ love it! lol
@timnypafford
14 жыл бұрын
Just too cool! Just toooooo totally cool.
@phizekes7162
11 жыл бұрын
The manis an extremely compassionate singer/ composer/ songwriter.He sigs this song in cabaret/ campy style. I'm pissed that I was unable to see him in A>C> last night , because of blizzard Nemo I had tickets but my son didn't want to drive in the snow' so I'm sitting here watching as many live Rufus performances as possible.
@poldidak
13 жыл бұрын
@TRUDISCO It's called "A Thousand Kisses Deep" by Leonard Cohen. There's a great trumpet cover by Chris Botti as well. Great tune by LC!
@theresaheyer537
Жыл бұрын
love this....Rufus lets the music move his body....
@pevensielavere22
8 жыл бұрын
LOVE this!!
@francinegray9383
6 жыл бұрын
Flawless!
@jimmyl324
16 жыл бұрын
RUFUS is the BEST!!!!!!!!
@dustbunni007
16 жыл бұрын
At 5:10 Check out his response to the backup singer coming in early! He reminds me of my bff when we're singing rockband! :D
@MrGriz
7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@IanKserkamisingla
8 жыл бұрын
You are a real ARTIST...!
@villettebeatrice
9 жыл бұрын
love it !!
@azorpico
15 жыл бұрын
He is a great singer.....gives to me great pleasure to hear him and what his sexual preference is, is just as NON INTERESTING as of all those who read and post here. It's a personal thing So lets keep it to the music that's only what matters, enjoy. I am a dad of 4 kids and woman are whom I adore
@butifarra61
16 жыл бұрын
dear michael 7700, well, if you are so disturbed by his rendition of this song than do not be such a masochist and move on and let us enjoy it. After all the world is infinite and there are plenty of people like me who loves rufus rendition. Peace!
@Gia13Nashville
Жыл бұрын
Best version of this song I have ever heard.
@catalinabusla1151
4 жыл бұрын
Incredible talented Artist! Amazing Rufus
@sonnycat20
14 жыл бұрын
I love his meeting Leonard Cohen story
@levyrigor109
10 жыл бұрын
Leonard was feeding sausage to the baby birds? Well... that's a evolutinary breakdown. If I ever get eaten by a flock of birds, I know whos name to curse :D btw, amazing cover.
@salomesandroshvili6711
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@Aerobarby08
14 жыл бұрын
que belleza!! jaja me encantó el final! :D mi hermoso rufus!! (L)
@writerman242
11 жыл бұрын
it's sad that anyone actually CARES about what anyone's sexual preference is..so what? I am with you!
@wyy1217
17 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I have searched it for quite a ong time!
@TheBorjamz
12 жыл бұрын
I think he is amazing so truely talented
@ypkymtf
16 жыл бұрын
Both him and his sister are what singers should be! It is an incredible feeling to see such feeling in a song. Really, just turn off the sound, look at them, and you'll still be able to feel what they're feeling.
@Vignagrettes
14 жыл бұрын
I love the ending so much.
@TheBorjamz
12 жыл бұрын
When I listen to you sing I try to harmoni with you so emotianul be well stay well your musuc is colorfull
@Staylogical
7 ай бұрын
Just two Montreal guys getting together.
@jenq436
6 жыл бұрын
I love it ,,,,,
@VendettaMadame
13 жыл бұрын
Great version! Rufus does an excellent job. This guy can sing!!
@karmenjazbec7743
4 жыл бұрын
YEAH RUFUS WE ALL MISS LEONARD
@danielbisson8032
11 жыл бұрын
love thiis cohen song and the way rufus interprets it
@emilcearbo339
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastico Rufus haces que me vuelva completamente adicta a tus versiones musicales.
@Candyliz2003
14 жыл бұрын
Rufus you rock (in a Marilyn Monroe kinda way)! Love it!
@stevehardman960
4 жыл бұрын
Top man top song enjoy and like stay safe ♥️♥️♥️🏴🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧
@pupismile
14 жыл бұрын
Hallelujah beautiful !
@jeremyjustice8901
8 жыл бұрын
I like it.
@anthonydoyle637
6 жыл бұрын
love it wonderful cover
@avalanchelily
17 жыл бұрын
"He's a snappy dresser." LOL This is a pretty good cover. I like that he didn't try to imitate Cohen- he made it his own.
@davesfence
17 жыл бұрын
What a fucking QUEEN.
@juandelkan
16 жыл бұрын
i like
@lindacamarata3592
10 жыл бұрын
you are so damn good
@ELECTROBRYN
15 жыл бұрын
wow.....pretty...very pretty
@andrewcranin6178
5 жыл бұрын
Five years later...I'm with you Ebony -- why would you "interpret" a song (or any art) in the same way as the original artist? I think different takes on a piece of music give it dimensionality, and you can always go back to the source if you need that interpretation. In fact, I think Wainwright's "show tune" approach adds a sinister and even more sardonic element to the very dark and damning lyrics. Well done, Cohen/Robinson, Wainwright, Henley, Sigrid and all the others who attempted to make this tune their own.
@apollocabrera6710
8 жыл бұрын
great...version. ..
@cheekybob1971
15 жыл бұрын
Leonard Cohen - coolest man on earth
@Jacqui805
16 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe that anyone would feel it necessary 2 even make a comment about Rufus' sexuality. I don't see comments like this on straight artists' stuff..who gives a flying fuck? ...and Michael7700, straight people throw their sexuality around all the time. Being openly affectionate 4 either sexual preference is not an issue 4 me, isn't it nice 2 see people enjoying & loving each other? ..and Rufus is singing the hell out of this tune! I'm SO enjoying it!
@TheRomary10
4 жыл бұрын
19/08/2020. Pandemia COVID mundial . Ouvindo , vendo, curtindo...
@turtril
11 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me the song that plays in the first 5 seconds? It sounds like a version of "A Thousand Kisses Deep" but I'm not sure. Those few notes of piano in the beginning really grab my attention and I don't have the documentary to catch more of it.
@sistermadlyus
17 жыл бұрын
Don henley did a cover of this song on his actual miles cd, it was the first time i had heard the song in many years and all I remebered aboutthe song was this guy with a deep voice singing the song didnt know who sang it, now I know, Don Henleys cover is great btw.
@celestialsam
17 жыл бұрын
He is a good musician regardless of his orientation.
@jackelindaju
16 жыл бұрын
buena letra de Leonard Cohen, buena la musica y linda la performance de Rufus
@phizekes7162
11 жыл бұрын
He truly is a gifted artist. Maybe nest time.
@phantom1897
15 жыл бұрын
If you want to look at it it this way, it's done much in the vain of Mack the Knife. That's not the original intention but it works if you're not a total Leonard Cohen purist or have a very open mind.
@mya5980
5 жыл бұрын
💗❤💖💕💞👍😍Rufas 5:38 is hilarious!😁
@lebenderstein
17 жыл бұрын
it´s an instrumental version of cohen´s "a thousand kisses deep" from the album "ten new songs"
@5THGENTXN
15 жыл бұрын
Hallelujah!
@writerman242
11 жыл бұрын
too bad I think Rufus would be fantastic in concert...his Chelsea Hotel is priceless as is Haleluja
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