Kate and Anna McGarrigle: Heart Like a Wheel (Caffe Lena, 1990)

[AmericanShats]

This is so beautiful. It makes me cry every time I watch it. Rest in peace, Kate. Thank you.

[broadstem]

lyrical, emotive, sincere,

[karbethong]

That was beautiful, girls. That's why I liked you so much. Miss you.

[jim4928]

It's not the only recording of this song. You can hear it on the CD "Kate and Anna McGarrigle".

[sunshinerythym]

what a shame this is the only recording of theirs for this song, I dont think it gets the timbre and sweetness of their voices......when I first heard this song I went around singing it for days even now !lol they had a very special sound together

[TheBham54]

love this...miss their music

[tografox]

Breaks your heart to hear this - anyone who has ever loved and lost feels every word.

[broadstem]

@tografox never loved, never lost, still brings a tear, ...

[pmfnr]

Wow, I can't believe this exists. Thank you so much for posting this haunting, beautiful moment of song.

[heartyfeast]

Wow---this is so wonderful. I had always thought Linda Ronstadt had a hand in writing this song. This is just beautiful!!!!

[KamaKinky]

Yes. The Montreal McGarrigles.

[KamaKinky]

I remember Kate singing this at Nobody's in the village playing the cello as Roma Baran played guitar. Probably the best and most influential, accidental concert in my life. Less falsetto, more diaphragm back then. So gutsy. I never got over it. Thanks and may Kate rest in peace always

[KamaKinky]

I remember Kate singing this at Nobody's in the village playing the cello as Roma Baran played guitar. Probably the best and most influential, accidental concert in my life. Less falsetto, more diaphragm back then. So gutsy. I never got over it. Thanks and may Kate rest in peace always.

[labora4best]

The particularity of music ...is that you do not have to be alive to spread LOVE around you!

RESPECT, LOVE and that is forever, till we embrace eachother someday then!

That is, in finis, what it is all about.

Bernard

[labora4best]

In life or already HIGHER..

Still DEEP into my beating heart.

And for always.

Even if I die.

And get anywhere at least...

Bernard

[Movielunatic]

Tarja Merivirta also sings Heart Like a Wheel!

[roscoegino]

Just discoveres these women on Saturday Night Live show from 1977. Fascinating how a simple song sung so delicately can be so powerful. RIP Kate.

[shue3303]

perfect expressions.

a little too perfect.

[Eistear]

Truly unique. So sad to haer of Kate's passing. We miss your lovely songs.

[TheB1gfoot]

sublime harmonies. RIP Kate.

[unclebobunclebob]

Damn, nobody told me that Kate McGarrigle died. Now I'm mourning by myself. I loved their songs. They really knew how to sing and write outside the box, with spirit and individuality. (I know, that's ironic for a duo). But this duo was like one.

[lincliff1]

@unclebobunclebob You're not alone - it wasn't highly reported at the time. I had a couple of calls from friends yesterday after the article on Rufus appeared in the Observer review and mentioned her death (they hadn't heard either). Pleased Martha has a new baby to help take her mind off the pain and Rufus has his opera coming up but there is nothing worse than losing a parent, nor a wonderful talent.

[jype2000]

Goodbye Kate, travel peacefully.

[TheKnittingSongbird]

I get goosebumps listening to this, especially when they harmonise...and the words ring so true...RIP Kate, you'll be missed...

[catcherubin]

@TheKnittingSongbird

It's the same thing for me. The McGarrigle sisters vocal harmonies are among the most beautiful that I've ever heard. The text is so deeply felt when it is sang together with such delicacy. I'm moved to tears... Yes, you'll be missed, Kate. And Anna, please greet us with other performances with your beautiful expanded family.

[ticklishtrout]

Privileged to have this song in the house as a youngster, go well Kate, RIP

[flyboysevere]

Beautiful and so true .

Thanks for all the music . R.I.P.

[strat8383]

I heard an interview with them and I'm not sure which sister said it but she described themselves as "Folk Aliens". Beautiful stuff ladies...Rest well Kate and thanks for the wonderful music.

[SaskiaCornell]

R.I.P. dear Kate - you will be missed.

Saskia

[silvationx3]

RIP Kate.

[Lavaloia]

Thanks for sharing this.

Thanks, ladies, for your beautifull songs an music.

Cissy, Holland

[strat8383]

beautiful!

[RealityBallet]

love this song

[chrisharro]

Anna - your sister will be terribly missed but she will live on in your songs. As you said of her, "she departed in a haze of song and love." I'm sure you have your favourite songs - this is mine...

[flungingpictures]

This lyric contains some of the most stinging, poignant lines in any love song.

Rest thee well Kate. Thanks for the songs.

=

Heart Like a Wheel (Caffe Lena, 1990)

Kate and Anna McGarrigle

Some say a heart is just like a wheel

When you bend it, you can't mend it

Though my love for you is like a sinking ship

And my heart is on that ship out in mid ocean

[flungingpictures]

2/3

They say that death is a tragedy

It comes once and it's over

But my only wish is for that deep dark abyss

'Cause what's the use of living with no true lover

When harm is done no love can be won

I know it happens frequently

What I can't understand

Oh please God hold my hand

Why it should have happened to me

[flungingpictures]

3/3 And it's only love, only love That can wreck a human being and turn him inside out That can wreck a human being and turn him inside out Some say a heart is just like a wheel When you bend it, you can't mend it And my love for you is like a sinking ship And my heart is on that ship out in mid ocean And it's only love only love And it's only love and it's only love only love only love And it's only love and it's only love

[Magicbrianwood]

devastating fragility. We will miss you Kate

[strat8383]

so sweet!

[allongbeard]

You touched my heart Kate.....Goodby

[captnyro]

Goodbye, lovely Kate. I'll miss you, but your music will always be a part of my life.

[eljeffe1815]

Goodbye Kate. I love your songs.

[MrJacsongs]

What a beautiful hymn. Kate will be missed.

[meandmm]

rest in peace kate :(

[mcdougallgruner]

Rest in peace, Kate..

[peterlowrey]

Very sad. RIP.

[MsStomper]

god this song just grips my heart with an intensity i rarely feel

[PiggusVomitus]

Death is a tragedy when someone so talented is lost.

[Jaromani]

RIP

[DouggMacKenzie]

RIP, dear Kate.

[shivanet]

bye kate. next universe

[ThinkingManNeil]

Fare thee well, Kate; your talent, art, and passion will live forever.

N.

[bgbreakdown]

We love you, Kate!

[KMGDA49]

Rest in peace Kate. Thank you and Anna for this beautiful song.

[lugh100]

I am so sad to hear of the news of Kate's death. God rest her soul.

[lennoxkiel]

Very sad news Kate

thnxxx that I have known your beautiful voice and songs.

May you rest in peace

condoleances for all who loved you especially your family.

[Massivo07]

Rest in peace Kate. Your music was so pure, the words were so honest and true. Listen, listen.

[TheBitterWeed]

Sad news.  RIP Kate.

[KennBurch]

Is that Kate and Anna's parents in the wedding pictures?

RIP Kate McGarrigle. Thanks for the beautiful truth of your songs.

[rrgomes]

The wedding pictures aren't of K&A's parents. This clip was taken from "Caffe Lena", a 1991 documentary about the folk club in Saratoga Springs, NY, that was founded by Lena Spencer. I believe the woman in the photos is Lena.

[marienique]

My oh my.

[rocktenniscat]

Kate died yesterday of cancer, but was performing even in December! Rest in peace to a Canadian treasure and great gift to songwriting.

[shue3303]

fucking insane.

It's just too beautiful.

[BoogaaPJ]

Waanzinnig! is dutch for oustanding. Thanks!