@F1superfanantic Surely in music, of all things, analysing this in the "most objective way possible" is the worst way to go about doing things? Maybe you should take up a career in the hard sciences instead.
It is hard to discribe the gut wrenching pain this song brings to me. It's deep pain that's irresistable. It is the essence of it's forty year popularity and a contributing factor to the success of this incredible movie. It's about the fleeting nature of life, and the darkness of sad tragedy. Why does life and love have to hurt so much??? Reach out to someone who is sad, and lonely. You may save their life and your own.
@geezerdombroadcast You cannot save anyone. If we humans have any meaning at all it is to show the pointlessness of existance. All that we can be, even if we could become such a being, is meaningless. Except in the eyes of our own meaningless existance. We are the joke of the uninverse. Laugh if you can. But the wise cry for the stupidity of our being
Plays in the backround while Kevin Spacey talks with Mena Suvari and tells her you couldnt be boring if you tried, perfect for that scene, brilliant movie
This is good , but I think it was their second choice to wanting Massive Attack- Teardrop, but was declined by Massive Attack (who apparently regretted it).
Im a dude, i will admit this movie touched me, and it still does everytime i watch it, in a way no other movie have, it's so real... definitly deserve the awards it's gotten, and in my opinion it should viewed as a legendary film, because of the comfort it can give to a depressed human, loads of creds go to Thomas Newman obviously.
Sooo what if she covered this, do you here this lovely voice? I can see Neil young just smiling at how beautiful it is, it just goes to show you she appreciates older music, nothing wrong with that, she is a gem as they were:)
American Beauty's one of my favorite movies and i'm a big admirer of Annie Lennox.....but i as good as this version is, i still prefer Neil Young's original.
@PAULFC93 hard to top neil's singing imo. I think he's sorta like dylan in the sense that you love his voice or hate it, but i've never seen a cover of his songs that were better than the original. this is ok though, definitely wasn't unpleased listenin' to it
Neil Young's version is not a version. It's the original. He wrote the thing, and recorded it when he was with Crosby, Stills, and Nash. And if you really want the best "version" of it. There's a live recording of just him in '71 from Massey Hall. Though I must agree this version is lovely, and Annie Lennox is totally amazing.
Neil Young's version is not a version. It's the original. He wrote the thing, and recorded it when he was with Crosby, Stills, and Nash. And if you really want the best "version" of it. There's a live recording of just him in '71 from Massey Hall.
I am HUGE Neil Young fan; in fact, he & Joe Walsh helped me get thru the rollercoaster days of high school from 73-76'. When I heard Annie's vrsion wtchng, "American Beauty", in tht poignant scene w/ Spacey, the girl, & the torrent of rain coming down, it sent chills thru me. Shld've been nmnted 4 Oscar-Best Song in Film - tht year. Pains me 2 say but she makes lyrics sound more profound & production of song exceeds that of original.
@3244gorilla: The academy only nominates original songs or songs that are written specifically for a film. This song, as you know, is a cover and this cover was released 5 years before 'American Beauty' came out. Therefore, it was not eligible to be nominated for an oscar.
@peacefuljeffrey Really? It's a great cover, who gives a shit if isn't entirely accurate? Find something more important to worry about...like just about anything else in this world.
@peacefuljeffrey WTH is wrong with those lyrics? I like them, come up to Montana and maybe you'll get those words, no actually I take that back don;t come!
You don't sound THAT peaceful Jeffrey. Bob Dylan varies his lyrics nearly every time he performs...what a fuck nut, can't even do his own songs right....
Takes nothing away from the brilliance of Neil, it's just a reinterpretation. Her live versions have a lot more vocal punch than the studio release did, and you have to admit that she has a great voice. Personally I think the Lennox version has a more finished quality and the key changes are a better fit.
A heavenly delicious melody with a succulent satisfying tone sure to mellow your mind while melting your soul to the harmonic rhythm beating the true tune of life. Enjoy when you need to retreat from the psychotic melody that paints the moments that have crept into our reality since 9/11 then be sure to play it again.
Mellow journies mend jolted minds and help unwind despair. I take that trip and journey here when I am desperate for repair.... hope you do too b b tel
great song, great scene, great movie
WAZ0WSKl 1 day ago
Brilliant version of Neil Young's song by Annie Lennox
que la jeune fille qui t' aime et toi a toujours aimé
ne pas t' envoyer une carte de la Saint-Valentin
mon petit cœur est brisé à nouveau x
MrDoobie28 1 week ago
superbly blessed vocalist and performer. thanks lord.
animascat 1 week ago
YES, YES, YES: I found it.
childericking 2 weeks ago
one of the best covers ever
DavidPileGuitar 3 weeks ago
beautiful voice for a beautiful women,love this song and Annie
barbieloveskings 4 weeks ago
Está preciosa, lindo el mensaje. Pero en la peli se pone enun momento sensual y de todos modos queda perfecta
malvip 1 month ago
This cover always makes me think of American Beauty.... Love that film!
aaronjl86 1 month ago 4
Perfection!
katfassea97 1 month ago
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excuse me but this doesn't capture the essence of the original, i don't doubt her talent but there are disturbing things about this cover:
it's supposed to be a simple but effective arrangement, what's with the string section over the top bullshit?
the rest of the instruments sound like a high school Yamaha keyboard arrangement
why is she singing like she just got raped by a hippo
it's not just a matter of taste i am analyzing this in the most objective way possible
F1superfanantic 1 month ago
@F1superfanantic Surely in music, of all things, analysing this in the "most objective way possible" is the worst way to go about doing things? Maybe you should take up a career in the hard sciences instead.
fuzzybunn 1 month ago
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@fuzzybunn But if i even add my personal taste to my opinion then it won't be something that people can discuss despite their own tastes
F1superfanantic 1 month ago
@F1superfanantic It is almost a fugue- Neil probably loved it!
eppurse 2 weeks ago
neil set the bar too high.
F1superfanantic 1 month ago 3
"Annie Lennox is awsome"
geezerdombroadcast 2 months ago
It is hard to discribe the gut wrenching pain this song brings to me. It's deep pain that's irresistable. It is the essence of it's forty year popularity and a contributing factor to the success of this incredible movie. It's about the fleeting nature of life, and the darkness of sad tragedy. Why does life and love have to hurt so much??? Reach out to someone who is sad, and lonely. You may save their life and your own.
geezerdombroadcast 2 months ago
@geezerdombroadcast You cannot save anyone. If we humans have any meaning at all it is to show the pointlessness of existance. All that we can be, even if we could become such a being, is meaningless. Except in the eyes of our own meaningless existance. We are the joke of the uninverse. Laugh if you can. But the wise cry for the stupidity of our being
BaalZobel 2 months ago
The translation is off. The lyric is "river of sight", not "see the river"
nickagunter 2 months ago
american beauty baby
dyindaze 2 months ago
simply love her and her music. love eurythmics.
animascat 2 months ago
Jakoś mało Komentarzy w stylu. O ja Pie... Albo Kur... Spoko.... MOŻE BYĆ PIOSNKA ;)
mrlechxvi 3 months ago
Plays in the backround while Kevin Spacey talks with Mena Suvari and tells her you couldnt be boring if you tried, perfect for that scene, brilliant movie
JacobsSilhouette 3 months ago 6
legal.... pena que as vezes a voz dela reverbera. mas o so é muito bala!!!!!
erostopo 3 months ago
This is good , but I think it was their second choice to wanting Massive Attack- Teardrop, but was declined by Massive Attack (who apparently regretted it).
energeez 3 months ago
@energeez teardrop on american beauty? almost doesn't seem to fit. i guess if used in the proper scene it would work. but yea i would regret it too
calvinhobbes888 3 months ago
thank you so much.you are great.so I looked for this song.thank you :)
Sametmrl 3 months ago
Lisa stansfield
evmills1 3 months ago
never heard this b4, it's awesome!! as is Neil's, check out Manfred Mann's version, he is he Master of re-makes!
tbob29sm 4 months ago
neil ha a guy i cant stand to love
i know it's me tho grin
heard a snippet of this track just now on dennis miller's radio show
just checking in dug miller since 'gus saw a woodchuck' on letterman
but his war jones is offputting so now just check in occasionally
man im so thankful i did cuz annie lennox takes this thing to whole 'nother place the synth melody line is a melancholy kiss
t/y for the share ... & peace
JustAintthatWay 4 months ago
If only this wasn't a remake, she probably would have won an Oscar for this before Into the West.
MichaelChapman18 4 months ago
Dieses Lied ist wunderschön!!!
ejvrjunior2 4 months ago
Im a dude, i will admit this movie touched me, and it still does everytime i watch it, in a way no other movie have, it's so real... definitly deserve the awards it's gotten, and in my opinion it should viewed as a legendary film, because of the comfort it can give to a depressed human, loads of creds go to Thomas Newman obviously.
ok2kok 4 months ago 2
Annie Lennox's voice is heaven!
metaframeforever 5 months ago
Just saw the film again recently and was reminded that I had the soundtrack! What a great song!
MultiShellsbells 5 months ago
Sooo what if she covered this, do you here this lovely voice? I can see Neil young just smiling at how beautiful it is, it just goes to show you she appreciates older music, nothing wrong with that, she is a gem as they were:)
zjkrone 5 months ago
Neil Young > Annie Lennox
welikjon 5 months ago
i love annie, but it's almost like she phoned this one in
dudevoc 6 months ago 2
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@dudevoc Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I have to ask: Are you high?
brutallyloldTV 5 months ago
simply love-ly.........
claudichameleon 6 months ago
American Beauty's one of my favorite movies and i'm a big admirer of Annie Lennox.....but i as good as this version is, i still prefer Neil Young's original.
PAULFC93 6 months ago
@PAULFC93 hard to top neil's singing imo. I think he's sorta like dylan in the sense that you love his voice or hate it, but i've never seen a cover of his songs that were better than the original. this is ok though, definitely wasn't unpleased listenin' to it
harprockin420 4 months ago
Neil Young's version is not a version. It's the original. He wrote the thing, and recorded it when he was with Crosby, Stills, and Nash. And if you really want the best "version" of it. There's a live recording of just him in '71 from Massey Hall. Though I must agree this version is lovely, and Annie Lennox is totally amazing.
chefe9 6 months ago
Neil Young's version is not a version. It's the original. He wrote the thing, and recorded it when he was with Crosby, Stills, and Nash. And if you really want the best "version" of it. There's a live recording of just him in '71 from Massey Hall.
chefe9 6 months ago
@chefe9 It's on his solo album.
kerrgal 2 months ago
The music was in the movie, but it was not in either of the two movie soundtracks that came out.
And the RIAA wonders why people pirate everything.
kellerr13 6 months ago
Don't let the dislikes bring you down...
denniandrew2002 7 months ago 34
i dont get it, this isnt american beauty......is it?????
doublebassmaster 7 months ago
@doublebassmaster It's the song that Angela puts on the stereo after the fight with Jane, when she & Lester kiss. Not long before the end.
magicalmysterytour91 7 months ago
Annie is awesome
lougeej 7 months ago
I loved Neil's version but Annie makes it pretty and hypnotic.....great song
goodtuneman 7 months ago
A Wonderful Universal Song. It made me understand how important an interpreter is.
Superb arrangement. During the movie it touched me deeply.
Thank You, Annie Lennox. Thank You, Neil Young.
Thank You for post.
jomach 7 months ago
that was definitely one a of the most beautiful scenes in cinematic history
oysterinbread 8 months ago 3
good but doesnt quite match original though
nicmafia 8 months ago
I am HUGE Neil Young fan; in fact, he & Joe Walsh helped me get thru the rollercoaster days of high school from 73-76'. When I heard Annie's vrsion wtchng, "American Beauty", in tht poignant scene w/ Spacey, the girl, & the torrent of rain coming down, it sent chills thru me. Shld've been nmnted 4 Oscar-Best Song in Film - tht year. Pains me 2 say but she makes lyrics sound more profound & production of song exceeds that of original.
3244gorilla 8 months ago
@3244gorilla: The academy only nominates original songs or songs that are written specifically for a film. This song, as you know, is a cover and this cover was released 5 years before 'American Beauty' came out. Therefore, it was not eligible to be nominated for an oscar.
assmane999 8 months ago
Did she say, "Cold wind ripping down the VALLEY at dawn"?!
WTF?
I HATE it when people cover songs and then fuck up the lyrics -- which they COULD HAVE LOOKED UP before recording the cover.
peacefuljeffrey 8 months ago
@peacefuljeffrey Really? It's a great cover, who gives a shit if isn't entirely accurate? Find something more important to worry about...like just about anything else in this world.
Gafaton 8 months ago
@peacefuljeffrey WTH is wrong with those lyrics? I like them, come up to Montana and maybe you'll get those words, no actually I take that back don;t come!
TheMontanaDave 8 months ago
@peacefuljeffrey
You don't sound THAT peaceful Jeffrey. Bob Dylan varies his lyrics nearly every time he performs...what a fuck nut, can't even do his own songs right....
Mersault1988 7 months ago
@Mersault1988 LOL
Nufuhsus 6 months ago
I experienced my own 'American Beauty' while this was playing. She was not underaged mind you.
tommythunder99 8 months ago 3
just finished watching american beauty and i need to have sex while playing this song :o
Fuckdisworld93 9 months ago
"Its only castles burning"...i love how she sings that...
catapultz 9 months ago
And thank you to Neil Young, too, for writing such a great song.
Sylar377 9 months ago 5
What a beautiful voice this woman has. Annie Lennox is a real gift to music.
Sylar377 9 months ago 2
want a sip?
christopherbreach 9 months ago 2
This woman could sing the phone book and sound good.
Gladman 9 months ago 56
@Gladman HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
malvip 1 week ago
They put that 'Wall Of Sound' thing on this recording. She does an excellent job on this cover!
kantucky 9 months ago
Is this song about 9/11?
glimmer2158 9 months ago
@glimmer2158 use your head it was released before 9/11 ...
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SweetChick10101 2 weeks ago
Takes nothing away from the brilliance of Neil, it's just a reinterpretation. Her live versions have a lot more vocal punch than the studio release did, and you have to admit that she has a great voice. Personally I think the Lennox version has a more finished quality and the key changes are a better fit.
myliverwurst 9 months ago 2
this song was perfect for the scene!
PeaceLovePink223 10 months ago 2
oh, and american beauty one of greatest movies
panasonic0102 10 months ago
of course neil's is superior, but it's no reason it can't be reinterpreted when due credit is given. don't let it bring you down guys
panasonic0102 10 months ago 3
American Beauty is one of the greatest movies, so is Neil Young. This cover isn't bad, but idk how anyone could ruin such a well written song.
99camarosupersport 10 months ago
so nice
creature1018 10 months ago
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This song sucks. Way to ruin a classic.
ig88ftw 11 months ago
wow those synths sound terrible
treefingers68 11 months ago
0 people were brought down.
PakiPrince36 11 months ago 6
this film was epic but kevin spacey made it that little bit better :D
DjB8709 11 months ago 3
LOve this song...no one can do it better than Annie
DBARRY1008 1 year ago
@DBARRY1008 except Neil
St3venSegal 11 months ago
Will they make a sequel starring a brunette in white roses? :) would be so funny!
helenevienna 1 year ago
Spec-tacular!
lotr450 1 year ago 2
when i first heard this song, i wanted to cry. i love it!
kirakiralovely2014 1 year ago
Beautiful beautiful voice very atmospheric, wonderful version of Neil Young song
emmamccartney40b 1 year ago
one of my favorite movies of all time and this song is so deep
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mollysangelique 1 year ago
This fucking scene was perfect.
bigbonedandfey 1 year ago 4
@bigbonedandfey best scene i've have ever seen!
Nistje00 11 months ago 2
@Nistje00 definitely!!
xvirgoStarx 11 months ago
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@bigbonedandfey best seen i've ever seen!
Nistje00 11 months ago
@mermaidd0lly gutted lol
joevans27 1 year ago
Fan...tastic!
tjor2 1 year ago
because i think your sexy
blaisutube 1 year ago 2
I Love American Beauty. I wanna make love to a 19 year old girl. in A good way.
marshallsimon 1 year ago
"I want you. You are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen."
TomCharlesLee 1 year ago
"A heavenly delicious melody..." Perfect description. Love this song.
supersparkchaser 1 year ago
ooohhhh me gusta!!!
ILUVUCHAYANNE 1 year ago
Absoultly love this song introduced to it in 7-8th grade and have been listening to it ever since (young)
RougeTemplar 1 year ago
this song is so pretty
beatricekiddoable 1 year ago
A heavenly delicious melody with a succulent satisfying tone sure to mellow your mind while melting your soul to the harmonic rhythm beating the true tune of life. Enjoy when you need to retreat from the psychotic melody that paints the moments that have crept into our reality since 9/11 then be sure to play it again.
bbtel 1 year ago
@bbtel Are you a poet or songwriter? Because if you're not, you should be.
christoJihad2 1 year ago
@christoJihad2
Mellow journies mend jolted minds and help unwind despair. I take that trip and journey here when I am desperate for repair.... hope you do too b b tel
bbtel 1 year ago
@bbtel oh man oh man oh man those words of yours capture it
i thank you really while trying not to envy your gift w/ words
a true artist's interpretation of another's creation and then your words
frame both like a picture perfect
bravo ... and
thank you
JustAintthatWay 4 months ago
excelente song. excelente movie
tongalr 1 year ago
Aparte de que es un peliculón tiene algunas canciones muy buenas. Un ejemplo de ellas, ésta. Gracias por subtitularla =)
Rukiabloody 1 year ago
this fit so perfectly in the movie...
Andreas748 1 year ago
Young is still the best
dabosedabose 1 year ago
♥ iiit.
Vegan389 1 year ago
absloutely love this song.........
jklfdjgdjfghhjfdg 1 year ago 38
cadavez k escucho a esta cancion ,siempre yo lloro
Shuqi78 1 year ago
el piano con Michael Nyman es buena, te la recomiendo si no la has visto
donjonagil 1 year ago
es una de mis favorita
donjonagil 1 year ago
american beauty. beautiful film. beautiful song.
waIIflower 1 year ago 85
@waIIflower muy buena me gusta mucho esta cancion
donjonagil 1 year ago
@donjonagil y la película?
waIIflower 1 year ago
@waIIflower affirmative
DoCxHoLLiDAY45 1 year ago
@waIIflower
about life ...... sad life ...
yasmen88 1 year ago