Martha Wainwright - Chelsea Hotel

[anthonynewsome]

she is so amazing love this - have saw her many many times

[rudesby]

There's a reason why she's one of the best live performers I've ever heard. It's all right here in this song.

[xxflynniexx]

I have to limit myself as to how often I watch this video per week

[oldfriendofmine]

She's fast becoming the Queen of Cohen covers.

[mirada6969]

matha's version is way better than rufus'. He always sounds so nasally.

[inevitabilityHAA]

wow. wow wow! now I can't decide if I prefer Martha or Rufus' versions! but then again why choose?! they're both brilliant!

[anemone2006]

I didn't know she had done it, it is great! I love Rufus' version too, but who says you always have to compare or to chose, they are both brilliant in their own right!!

[lonestarmotel]

Killer, I loved rufus version for so long, but hers is so special. I love it

[xhaxhkazulu]

Holy crap, this is almost better than Rufus's!

[trinigirlxxx]

It is better.

[laurawally]

this is an amazing version! many times better than regina spektor.

the wainwrights do cohen very well

[54spiritedwill54]

I love this version !!!

[jimbobadouj]

cant beat her bro

[Ooorsee]

I think Rufus' Chelsea Hotel is MORE BETTER

[oscarlappay]

Good rendition. Better than regina spektor.

[patientboygirl]

thank you so much for recording this! it's such a beautiful song and martha's voice is incredible.

[jemappellejames]

thank you so much for this; when i came across this video i was hoping she would do this song justice, and she did. she sounds great live! love the wainwrights.

[ejacky]

when a duet with Leonard ( who wrote this song )?

[14wAYNE]

Leonard Cohen. His version was recorded in the early 70's.

[snufkindarling]

I think this person is suggesting it would be wonderful for her to duet with him.

[14wAYNE]

yes, I see what you mean now that I've re-read the comment.Oh well!

[thesnowbabies]

Yes lets have Leonard Cohen & the Mcgarrigles ~ That would be bliss.

[kopanda87]

Best thing she's ever done. Wow.

She is so beautiful in every single way!

[mentaltenant]

I am not a Rufus fan usually, I love his version of this song but Martha blows him out of the water with her version!

[snufkindarling]

That's incredible. I reckon one of the best performances ever given by Martha.

[ahhmyeye]

what is she saying instead of "who are opressed by the figures of beauty"?

[alicefrench]

I think she just forgot the lyrics... ^^

I like very much this version!! Lovely

[DandelionsinherHair]

I find that kind of hard to believe, that's the set up to the best line in the song.

"We are ugly but we have the music."

[naneorisp]

I Love Leonard, Rufus(Martha's son) and Martha Wainwright's versions. They are all amazing artist. I'm surprised Loudon Wainwright hasn't remade it.

[ummmyawanna123]

Martha isnt the mother of Rufus they are brother and sister! - agree that they are amazing artists tho!!

[snufkindarling]

Ha ha! They'd find that really funny.

[ummmyawanna123]

yeah they would!! haha

[astridrondero]

I love this version---- powerful!!!

[zaziebelle]

both the wainwrights do fabulous versions of this. it's such an incredible song.

[snufkindarling]

I think Martha's is much better than Rufus'. Although I love him too. The intonation she puts into the vocal make it so moving.

[snufkindarling]

Hmm. Not so sure after listening to Rufus' several times. I think they are both incredible, but I prefer Martha's slightly.

[kent1919]

martha wainwright is the biggest talent the rest of the world will never know. It's too bad. It's as if her voice is the way the earth is and we are all walkers among it.

[Someguy1975]

Very well put. Hopefully, we'll hear more from her.

[destroyevil]

you people are insane. both this one and rufus' are of equal wainw-rightful beauty.

[johnmair]

i prefer this version to rufus'

[Cymrobalch]

Martha will always win my heart over Rufus (coming closely behind Loudo)

[n172ar]

I'd love to give Martha head... :)

(a lot of women enjoy it you know ;)

[proman84]

There's something funny about hearing her say "giving me head on the unmade bed" but I'm glad she didn't change the lyrics.

[phorcysx]

Lots of people call oral sex "head" as a generic term.

[volcomsurf]

her brother rufus does an awesome version of this song.. it touches the heart!

[JeramyEdison]

She has such a wonderful voice. Great film, great music. Thanks for posting this!