Elephants - Rachael Yamagata

[aeyana78]

You are utterly adoreable (I say this in a motherly way- not a creepy internet stalkery kind of way.) I love when you mess up and the end and refuse to do it over! Been there sistah! And the ending poop was perfect. In all a delightful youtube entry - late night or no. Thanks. I can't wait to cover this song. Didn't even think to translate it to guitar. what chords do you use?

[ReinaDelCid]

Thanks! I used A, D, F#m, Bm, and E, key of a.

I covered this before the chords to this song were floating around the internet, so I did them myself. Which probably means they could be greatly improved by someone more knowledgeable. :)

[aeyana78]

Thanks! sounds great to me. There will always be those more knowledgeable, just own your talent woman! (PS just showed my mom Mr. Pinata. She loved it.)

[contempt2600]

rachael yamagata really made a beautiful recording, but it's just too.... well produced. There isn't anything raw about her recording so I can't attach myself to it. This is just perfect. You just might have the most beautiful voice on YouTube

[kiddzero]

lol@juno.

[emmij08]

a pile of poop :)

[antichristpulse]

: )

[maniacleah]

you amaze me.

[leoess247]

you're amazing... have my babies. lol. :P

[iq123msh]

Haha, you don't look like "poop".

You remind me of Juno, you know, before she got prego and all.

[benejeserit]

haha...yeah, still like you. Good song, never heard it before. I'll have to look it up and hear the whole thing, the lyrics are kinda interesting.

[downhill240]

Tha's the way love is girl! I still like you too!!! LOL

[jasonleblanc]

yourdont look like poo lol you look just fine. actually i think you look beautiful

[TomModernMedia]

really great cover!

Could you tell me the chords?

thanks :)

tom

[pickyoviedo]

preciosa voz, me encanta!!!

[theshehri]

i like you :)

[CraigTube]

LOL "Poop" You're so down to earth Reina. I'm still a big fan. Such a beautiful voice. Two takes isn't bad at all. Sometimes take me ten. :)

[xoxAshh137]

you do feel really sad when you can't sleep.

i feel the same way at the moment.

i'm pretty sure this is one of the most beautiful, real performances ever. You're amazing.

love it.

and you look beautiful.

[rd2ed]

I never cease to be amazed at your ability to slip into the shoes of a songwriter and feel what they must have been feeling as they wrote the lyric. The result shows through your facial, vocal and guitar expressions. Sad or happy, you surely capture the writer's mood; including your own lyrics. I know of no other artist that can pull (sometimes rip) out my emotions by performing these feelings so well. From my experience Reina, you are truly, one of a kind.....

[Sosthene57]

I have just listened ** The Reason Why **.

She has a very particular voice. She seems to play with its voice with a personal vocal. With some instants where she allows her voice to dedicate herself to singing and some

moments, where she seems to contain its voice what has the effect of creating intonations ''sing/speak''.

Do you understand what I mean ? Not easy for me English.

[Sosthene57]

... You are a love Reina...

Well. I should listen some songs of Rachael Yamagata.

I never heard it and I did not know it.. So thank you for this.

Dear princess '' sérénissime ''.

sosthene, your unassuming servant -_-

[stolenautonomy]

Just so you know, Reina, I've never posted on a youtube wall before and don't think I necessarily will again. Wanted to say you're a blessing to those who know you, and thank you for being such a humble sweetheart.

Okay. My only youtube comment is nearing it's end. Later!

[yamicazie]

Your still a beuty even if your not wearing make up. Your naturally beautiful.

[bloomertaka]

you're a keeper

[eemmmm2]

SUPER

[RedWhirlWind]

Today I signed in and then spent the day listening to you. You have a beautiful voice, soul, and skill

[lasamy1129]

i love this. way to keep it real.

[suspense0520]

Even in the dead of night you still manage to inspire me with your soft notes and mood creating performance. I am always impressed by what you do. =)

[TheJokerNelson]

<<Is a keeper =P

Loved it,Nice recovery.

[ramidagim]

really like you girl

[EvilGum]

Your "pile of poo" is beautiful

beautiful song, and another well done cover

just another fan

~> Peter

[wandy13]

you have a very nice voice :) keep it up.

NOT POOP!

[deschner]

My cute little Niece (Tory-age 6) wants to know if you know any Miley Cyrus songs?

(Martin in Denver)

[Vinetosan]

Yay! I'm a keeper :P

Never stop Reina :)

[gayboyTX]

How dare you call yourself looking like poo! you could never look like poo Reina.. You're a beautiful person! :-) Beautiful singing as always.. even with the boo boo

Keep up the awesome work girl!

[philipsudron]

The fact that this is so raw and imperfect makes it that much more appealing and intimate. I enjoyed it in the context of your more polished work.

[eternalelk]

"So for those of you falling in love... keep it kind, keep it good, keep it right..."

[mclain91]

You're really good!

[afshaazi]

Awesome!! Raw and real!

[Angeleyes864490]

I still LOVE your stuff. you have a wonderful personality from what i can see through your videos. and have an amazing talent. messing up is a oart of life. no need to cover it up. :D great job, even when you have to practically whisper the song. hehe.

[sondheimfan088]

I've been dying to get the chords for this songs!!! Could you let me know what they are? BEAUTIFUL JOB

[hila3000]

wow.

you're just so.. one of a kind.

thank you.

[rd2ed]

I think you will or should, look back in the future at this video with pride. Most artists would not have taken the chance of posting a video in the "raw". For me it shows guts and character and willingness to show your fans a frustrating moment caused by lack of sleep. Yet the musical part was extraordinaryyou captured the lyrics and projected them through your voice, expressions and guitar. I am one happy camper with your performance of this song. Thank you Reina, for being real.....

[martin2l]

love it!

[melodyrua2j]

Ur amazing talent of voice n gift of heart n soul

shines brighter than ur flaws n gives light to ur

natural beauty :) ur an angel n very blessed tks 4

Keeping it real n true of heart. Shine On :)

God bless,

Melody NiCole

[turgsh01]

I like the original song, but I prefer this version... even though you messed up towards the end, you still sang it way better... Plus you're cuter then the original singer ^_^

It's become my 2nd favorite song now... first one being Poetic Genius.

[shreiker77]

lol.

after watching this video, i still like you.

you got a beautiful voice and i really liked it when you said you were just gonna keep going and you did.

take care!

[escomienne]

I love your voice :)

[imataxslave]

When our caged bird sings the circumstances may sting; never being clipped wings or that thoughts maybe bring, its your heart that sounds good with truth ears rings. --- I wrote this the other night when I couldn't sleep. Maybe you can clean it up and do something with it. (thanks for the entertainment)

[videofan77]

haha you're awesome! i still luv ya! i really like

the song,, even though i havent heard the original

i think you do a better job, hands down; with any

song infact! you should give yourself more credit,,

you're totally cool and you look really pretty

makeup or no makeup! : ] Mwah! xx

[sistaspooky1013]

adorable voice

never heard of Mis Yamagate - so thanks for the introduction thru the cover :)

[ImpulseGames]

you look better without mascara.

[rd2ed]

I swear Reina,....your brain has more cells dedicated to facial muscles, than a cuttlefish has for chromatophores! That lovely face can make so many different expressions and even appear different in each one of your videos. Of course the same can be said for each one of your video performances. I for one, will never become weary from watching and listening to you sing....

[birkuscircus]

Hey I just saw you in "Love and Suicide." Terrific acting!

[ValerieMillward]

Oh what are you talking about! You're not a pile of poop! You're an angel you silly goose! ; D

And who cares about you being all tired and stuff? The fact that you can still sing and play guitar is an amazing feet!

We love you! : DDD <3

[jwwetzel]

How did I miss this!!! RAWRR YOUTUBEEE

I love pretty much everything about this video :)

[GregoryLog]

I thought you played the 'contemplative tone' perfectly in this video.

Nicely done Reina.

[SenorCrushMan]

Real and raw....real well done and raw talent is rare. Thanks for sharing your sleepless musings with your Youtube followers. Catch some shuteye and keep up the great work.

[danclintongarnett]

hey no worries about the "rambling" in the beginning. ha. And you don't look like a pile of poo either. The song was very well done. So no voice lessons or guitar lessons? Just blessed I guess! way to go!

[Balboa515]

We forgive you for the lack of mascara, Reina. You still look awesome. I think it's the eyebrows. I thought the vocals were amazing... a whispery lullaby... meek, yet majestic... savory, soft-spoken intimacy... just a few words that come to mind. Very much in the style of Rachael Yamagata. She slipped under my radar, but I've been diggin' her since you told us to check her out... because I do everything you say. You're very powerful!

[WOWWOW09657]

I can't express enough how inspiring your voice is. This song just took it to a new level. I know the original but it honestly sounded better by you. You did it naturally and on the spur of the moment and it was awesome. It's been a long time since we spoke. How have you been?

[ChapmanLewis]

You look like a cool geetar girl to me : ) Nice tune : )

[LuckyKayla13]

I have that same jacket thing... i got it at maurices.

haha

anyways,,,, you have a really good voice.

(:

[MasterJoeyKeo]

Well...you've got 350 comments...on a video where you supposedly look like poo. it's really late. etc. point is. u've got fans. and we don't care if you've got lots of make up on, or if your hair is messy, or if you make a mistake, you're human. We enjoy watching you for that and for all the talent a human can show and how amazing you are. not to see perfection. if we wanted perfection, we'd create the song on a computer, rather than with instruments and people.

[eemutube]

Totally agree :)

[MasterJoeyKeo]

thank you. I don't feel alone on this subject.

[eemutube]

the dead face make the song more emotional haha :D

and funny... just kiddin

but anyways i love your songs and covers

somehow they relax me :D

keep it up ;D

[beans4breakfast]

Mascara or not I would still hit it raw and on your rag.

[bum152]

yet again.... i still think it's better than the original

[spackelmon]

i still like you

[motis72]

Your voice is beautiful and you are beautiful. I love it.

[keclark4]

ha ha poop....you never cuss in your videos, its funny to me!

[zanzalin]

I would say you look like a big pile of beautiful. but im shure you disagree. :) Mascara or not it was a good song.

[tjx0116]

this is really good music =)

[niiico22]

very peaceful song, but I really hope you got some sleep after that.

thanks for sharing this song with us !

best wishes

[spatchycat]

Rachel...would you do an satriani cover of

broaque

for me???? ill love you forever!!!!

spatchy~

[ynoTback]

ive never seen such a cute pile of poo

[rd2ed]

If there is one thing I know, and of course I know almost everything, it is that you are definitely "a keeper"......

[Jonrobbie74]

this was pretty outstanding for a pile of poop, the kind i would take a picture of and not bother wiping off my nappy sacks

[spatchycat]

Actually you do not look bad at all...if this is your worse then WOW....:D

[escomienne]

You're such a perfectionist Reina :) You look and sound lovely anyway. Thanks for introducing me to this song and Yamagato, I love it and keep coming back to listen!

Redo the song at a time when you're less tired if you want (I'll put it on my iPod :)) but it's already really good!

[trescoolxox]

you look beautiful, and sound it too.

[turtletangerine]

More like a "pile of CUTE"! =D

[nightl07]

It's a sad song... Good voice 5/5

[kohdidi]

haha... you're cute man, i mean the way u juz post the faults up n all.. cool though... love rachael, watched her perform her heart out in singapore, waiting for the next man...

and in response to elviejoinez, please dun compare to original...

[elviejoinez]

kohdidi - Thanks alot for agreeing with me that Reina's cover does not compare to the original. Reina's cover is better than the original.

[kohdidi]

u noe thats no what i meant elviejoinez...

dun wanna pick a fight here... im sure Reina totally love rachael yamagata and she would agree that she shant be compared to racahel yamagata who's absolutely great in her performance of that song she so wrote herself...

Reina rocks.

Rachael Rocks.

No need for comparison.

[elviejoinez]

kohdidi - I do not disagree with your statement that Reina and Rachael both rock. They are both great singers and songwriters. Rachael did a great job writing this song. Considering the fact that Reina's recording was done in the middle of the night when she could not sleep says alot about her remarkable talent. Wouldn't it be great if Rachael and Reina did a collaboration?

[kohdidi]

elviejoinez - they are both good.

in my point of view, which i noe Reina would agree, rachael is brilliant in both her song writing and her performance of the song.

Reina did great in the song, i din disagree on that but this song belongs to rachael and her rendition of the song is undeniably the best interpretation.

I agree with u that they would be cool if they collaborate, cos rachael's voice is abit more on the coarse side while reina's on the sweet tone, their voices will blend nicely.

[elviejoinez]

You have got the "Midas touch" when it comes to covers. Everything you sing turns into gold. You have a knack for putting the "Reina touch" on covers and making them better than the originals.

[braddles03114]

Makeup lolz - you don't even need any lolz...

keep posting your awesome songs and singing with that awesome voice :D!!!

[nbomb3]

Reina!

It's wonderful to see another video of yours. I agree with other commenters who've said such things as "Wonderful poo!" and "Even if you consider it poo for you, it's still better than the stuff you see on MTV".

I also like how you kept going when you messed up. It's nice to see that aspect for a change, you know? It's the little bits of unscripted life that make the world go 'round, so thanks for sharing the unscripted with us for once. :D

A lot of keepers out here!

Hugs!

Nate

[nbomb3]

PS: I like how you put "teeth sinking into heart" in the tags for this video. You make me laugh, Reina! Oh, and thanks for sharing this song and this artist with your viewers. It's awesome to see those who've influenced you. Thanks for sharing!!

Hugs from...New Hampshire!

Nate

[AaronHaver]

ooowh poor you. don't stress to much! sleep tight! luv you Reina.! as always

[3A7C]

"Poo"?

Pssshhh.

You look and sound better than most of the acts on MTV.

[MasterJoeyKeo]

nope even extremely late and no mascara, you're still pretty beautiful there

<3 from ur fan in Seattle

[Tharon70]

All your music is so GOOD !!

And i still like you !!!

I am a FAN from Austria (Europe) =)

Your Tharon70

[TheMidnightBlue]

I absolutely love all the music that you post! :)

This video is awesome-- I think it's great that you just kept going, and it made me laugh, too.

[beastie4545]

mmm...nope. not deterred yet :] still love you.

[helensimpson]

:)

Lovely as I have come to expect from you. Yay for people without pretention and talent.

[AkaneHasegawa]

I'm a Keeper! Yay! Hooray for wonderful poo!

[takemepissedimhome]

great as always

[AaronRobertson1989]

Haha, call me a keeper. I'm actually impressed that you did this in two takes, I usually run up at least five, often closer to seventeen, and I've never done anything as good as you.

[Soledad829]

You have a very nice voice and I always enjoy listening and watching you.

[westeightyone]

I'm a keeper, Reina.

[Rorschach1013]

You are an Amazing Pile of Poo and you are a great Musician

[PanditaDianna]

hey Reina del cid, you amazing!! :D i like your cover

[Culturedropout]

You're one of the best looking "piles of poo" I've ever seen. Liked the song. :-)

[twiztidkillac]

awesome job as always...5 stars...

[daisybreath]

i love this song so much, great over! :)

love your style

[TheEthGuy]

Great as always. :-)

[wrenchs10]

Great job for a murdered song lol. even as a insombiac you hava a gret voice and awsome tallent. Great Job.

[Jho411]

:) loved it love to drink to this song

[rd2ed]

I understand why you like this song. Rachael's metaphorical lyrics graphically mirrored the pain she must have been feeling at the time they were written, and the melody is beautiful. But in the "Elephant" videos I watched her perform, it was just another song. For me, you gave it a poignant, heartbreaking life...a performance that keeps rewinding in my mind. My fear is.....with such realism, the songs feelings may mirror your own. I'll just hope it's because you're so talented.

[Voltage1919]

good song

[kstaffor01]

you're still Hott!!!!

[fordsta27]

i still like you lol

[jakechapy]

you sound awesome :)

[lorettavanderhorst]

nice nice nice.. not poop... i like

[justplainfred]

Passion is far more important to one's art than perfection. Your spirit comes through beautifully in this video. Thank you for having the integrity and the courage to allow us to see you this way. I love raw and honest music.

[Tommigril]

murded means murdered, maybe i was trying to write mudded, oops no such word, oh well.

Poo? -- You look fine, just a little tired -- try some melatonin, but don't use it too often cuz it can give you weird dreams.

[GregoryLog]

Tommigril, the only food I ever made a connection to for weird dreams was Campbell's 'Golden Mushroom Soup' because I'd eat some shortly before bed. They use Portobello mushrooms in Golden Mushroom soup and I never have had a problems with Portobello before.

Then I realized I have weird dreams every night!

I love Reina's rendition of this song!

[Tommigril]

LOL, greg.

Yep, Reina is amazing -- I actually checked out the original and I can see why Reina likes her.

[Tommigril]

in the middle of an alley and murded it in cold blood, LMBO!! I love this and you Reina, you've got a true RDC fan here, except I am still waiting for a cd or mp3 -- to put on my eyepod, LOL!

[trashyfantasynovel]

weird tho it may sound ive gotten into the habit of playing this every night just before i go to bed. its like a bitter sweet little lullaby :-P

[auroraamber]

You are so talented. It makes me want to cry.

[InZnude]

I've had those nights, and I share your same remedy. I Live in a apartment so I have to keep it down as well at 4 AM. Don't Call Me Peanut by Bayside is my late night jam =D

[skullcityjazzer]

Keep it k good, keep it shooooooot

[skullcityjazzer]

It doesn't have to be perfect. You would have to try really hard to make anything sound bad.

[turgsh01]

OMFG, I just listenned to a few of Rachael's version of the song and like, wow, you basically stole the song from her... she totally sucks compared to you, and you weren't even singing at your best. Minus the little mistakes you made in this vid, you totally took this song over with your voice.

[1daydreamer4life]

wow...you look better on a bad night then I do with makeup on any day. And if the song I'm listening to now is "howling" then I don't even know what to call my singing voice. That has to be the most friendly to the ears version of howling I've ever had the pleasure to hear.

[soccer8595]

You'll go far, trust me.

[deschner]

Poor Reina! Reina looks better on a Bad Day than most of us look on a Good Day! I'm better off taking naps. 2 hrs+ 2hrs. 2 hrs.=6 hrs. and I'm OK!

[StinkyBurger]

You know... I like raw and unfiltered.

And if that's what a pile of poo looks like, well I guess I love poo.

Really sweet, really sad, and just brilliant.

**Check out our short films!**

[Achwalld]

This song is soow lovely

I respect you and your talent

It´s 23:47 here in Germany (I´m living near Cologne), I´m hard working, but YOUR music,YOUR voice keeps me smiling and having fun@work (=

Thanks you ReinaDelCid

greetings from Lucas,17, Germany

[elviejoinez]

There have been a few songs where you have felt that the product was not your best. However, the consensus of the masses was that all of your songs, whether an original or cover, are fantastic. It has been written in several forms that you are not capable of putting out a bad song. I think that you are also not capable of looking less than beautiful regardless of the situation.

[1337Technologies]

the Song, and you are Beautiful... i wish i had 1 ioda of talent you have. Trust me my dear, you have plenty of skill and will go far. Keep it up.

[Iesze]

I had not heard this one yet, but really, I think it's one of your best covers.

[orchidsbloom]

i love love love love love-- and no u dont look like a pile of poop. I wouldnt watch a pile of poop sing, even a beautiful song like this one.. lol :P

[HondaLeyva]

i still LOVE ya Reina!!

[GlenChloChlo]

ima keeper =)

[GlenChloChlo]

i love it!! like always, amazzing, =) did you get a new guitar? lol it looks different.

but anyway great cover like always reina!!

[EOsmentJBroFan]

Wow I think this is one of my favorites. You sounded amazing and I still love your singing. :D Thanks for posting it even though you didn't think it was your best! I did! :)

Most singers only put their best preferences for people to see. That's why this was awesome. Truly one of a kind.

[daniel62kwlwu]

you need no make up

hh cool song sister!

[XxJodiiieexX]

Eeep!

You look really cute in this one.. Seriously :L

P.S, It doesnt matter if you havent slept for a week and you have a cold, you'd still look cute, and your voice would sound awesome as usual.

Lav You Reina =D

x

[diana6edith]

=) still like you

[trashyfantasynovel]

i guess i too am a keeper

[tolstoyleo]

i want to have sex with you in the missionary position

[PointlessLaughter]

love it! i'ma keeper (:

[NeoAngelo234]

Still love you, darling.

[sabresfan007]

Great Job!

[leandrraaa]

even when ur voice is tired, your vids are still so sick. its cuz u actually connect with the song, instead of always just worryin about perfection

[chick96chat]

ima keeper ! :D

[ShadowOfMen]

u dont look like poop....raw real and beautiful....no need for the makeup your beautiful without it..for thows who think other wise...well then be off with them and be on with who u are..

[ShadowOfMen]

loving the rawnes in your voice...im a keeper..

[preistnshaman]

LOVE IT!!

[stenforthewin]

Guess we're keepers then! Lovely song.

[zonktopper]

HEY I STILL LIKE YOU!

Only as a youtube viewer though... anything else would be a bit... creepy. Ü

[jodermann]

That is your best video. :)

[alliesong77]

great!

[HomeMadeSongs]

Cheers Reina, I wish I had half the amount of talent you have on an "off" day. *applause*

[pardalhan]

Beautiful!

[xoxoCuba]

haha your beautiful.

its not all about wearing makeup and do your hair, your perfect, get rid of that mascara, and be you.

[kyc0709]

i've seen pretty much all ur vids..stalkerish i realize...THIS one has got to be my favorite! video u've made. NO JOKE. the song was great! although i like it was better wen u do ur own songs better :D

-fan even when u THINK u look like poo

:)

[turgsh01]

LMAO, "I look like poo"... ya right, you still look pretty and even though you had to try to sing quietly, you still sounded pretty good. Infact, I think it sounded more touching, though I've never heard the original song before so I guess I can't really judge here... but anyways, there's no way you're losing fans because of this video. BTW, are you done your college yet? lol, I want to buy your albums, so start making them soon, damnit! lol :P jk

Have an awsome summer Reina

[Crimsontear333]

Well first off I agree with everything rd2ed said. your a natural beauty and few girls are so you really don't need makeup and even if you think you do, it's impossible for you to look like poo (unless you dress up like poo for Halloween) even then you'd still be cute poo :P

[dlog3]

Really pretty pile o' poo!

[starryblueorange]

But of course we still like you! :)

[rd2ed]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I like them honest or unfiltered and few performers are willing to take the chance....of course few have your personality needed to pull it off. I already thought very highly of you and your performances, but this one blew me out of the water. Your raw/honest instincts are phenomenal....and heartwarming..and your beauty requires no makeup.

[SpaceAgeCityMusic]

"i look like poo" LOL!!

[dopeabz]

I'm A Keeper

Your Are AMAZING!

[azacs]

it breaks my heart to see you put yourself down.

[Chronosagaaddict]

you don't look like a pile of poo, I think you look as beautiful as always

[ardman911]

I hate to sound petty, but I want to use this opportunity to make a cover request: Different Drum by Linda Rondstadt. or Worn me Down by Rachael Yamagata, Please ?

[StargirllLauren]

I guess im a keeper too cos i still love you and your stuff =)

[dorkynewkid]

if it's any consolation, my dog left a pile of poo in my living room, and it looked nothing like you =]