Sarah McLachlan -- " Ben's Song" Music Video

[SMcG1972]

SHe is MY musical Goddess.

[ghostgrabber]

what a talent..shame she sold out

[rono8582]

@ghostgrabber yea its a real shame she made money, and was able to create MORE awesome songs instead of one, and then give up and get a day job.

what an idiot you are.

[jmolly3080]

@ghostgrabber sold out? You mean had producers and ppl knocking at her door...

[onlylexus]

On a winters day I find myself thinking of a time, playing with my son in the falling snow. He giggles as he throws the small snowball he has so carefully made. I hear his sweet call, "Daddy! push me on the sledge" We slip and slide, together we ride. I hold him tight, I feel my son's spirit reach out to mine. At that moment we bump into a lampost that makes us laugh. Elliott turns to me and looks into my eyes, "Daddy I love you", I reply, "I know son, I know that you love me" a winters day.

[gazawhitehouse]

@onlylexus Thats deep right there

[gazawhitehouse]

@onlylexus Thats deep

[bookworm688]

i watch this video like ALL the time!! i cannot get enough of it!!! I like these type of songs better from sarah. I mean i like her newer stuff, but her older music tells a lot more about her..and it is more from the soul I believe than most of her newer 'rock' stuff.

[mommyimadeapoopy]

the piano reminds me of erik satie;good stuff!

[ramirodafonseca]

who's Ben ?

[RJHamm2]

an 11 year old boy she knew who died of a brain tumor.

[ramirodafonseca]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THE ANSWER. I WAS JUST CURIOUS. iT'S A BEAUTIFUL SONG.

HAVE A HAPPY 2010

[js7dragon]

@ramirodafonseca  Ben was a child Sarah use to babysit. He died. The song is about him.

[ramirodafonseca]

@js7dragon Thank you js 7 dragon; I already had a an answer from RJHamm2, but thanks anyway.

[Sodapiecp]

Wow this is the most beautiful song i have ever heard i almost cried when i heard it it was so beautiful! sara, you make the BEST music ever.

[yakovlev3a]

So sublime that I can almost taste the music

[poeavor]

what's stoping you?

[yakovlev3a]

Im not one of those people that can do that. But if I could, I would be tasting something awesome.

[poeavor]

I am sure

[thedevil2020]

On the hills of fire the darkest hour

I was dreaming of my true love's pyre

Who will bring a light to stoke the fire

Fear not for you're still breathing

On a winter's day

I saw the life blood drained away

A cold wind blows on a windless day

Hear the cry for new life the morning's flame

You were the brightest light that burned too soon in vain

Who will bring you back from where there's no return

[usig00]

Hallowed are the Ori.

[thedevil2020]

Fear not for you're just dreaming

On a winter's day

I saw the life blood drained away

A cold wind blows on a windless day

[usig00]

Wherever you go, there you are.

[ErnieFairchild1]

"A cold wind blows on a windless day"

One of my favorite lyrics of all time

[manco82]

This is the kind of song you'll hear in heaven.

[commonthread2]

Sara looks so young what year is this ???

[manco82]

1989, she was 20.

[daj4444]

No,she was 21 in 1989,she was 20 in 1988.

[gramikka]

1988, iirc

[ojosdejade]

on my winter's day.... i saw the life-blood drained awat.....

En un día de invierno, dejaste que la vida se escapara de mis venas, dejaste mi sonrisa huir.... En un día de inverno dejaste... en un día de invierno me dejaste

[thisgirlkristen]

i'm dancing to this in my modern contempoary class.

[kuttu08]

wow. the songs so pretty

[kasiiiulka92]

She has voice of an Angel.

She also looks like one.

What else to expect from a singer?

[mj6001]

if you look at the chart toppers big boobs and a slutty attitude. its ridicules why don't more people like music like this?

[matahfakah]

yeah just like regina spektor's songs!!

why dont they love these people!!

[Dysc0rd]

@mj6001 so true! its sad how most people can't appreciate real music like this!

[MaddieLouxx]

AMAZING SONG & SINGER.

[coolgirl2930]

lov ethem all love her singing is out of sight beautful hugs Ginger

[spacedogpie]

I know this song is about a boy who passed on, but I played it today in my car...my bf's sister passed away yesterday, and this is my song to her...I really wish I could bring her back from where there's no return...

[alPham0d3x]

a cold wind blows on a windless day. That gives me the creeps...

[Waynos73]

I wish she would still play this song live!

Sarah play Ben's Song on your next tour! please please! lol :)

[rossoce]

had 2 great long weekends with sarah in Tofino

she truly is amazing, so down to earth

she makes an awesome fritata !!!!!!!!!!

i have some music from my childhood that i would love her to cover. way to go Sarah

[anthmar35]

you know her that well. Wow..you're a very lucky person. She sings like an angel.

[djbestmann]

sarah mclachlan  seems to be like good wine, gets better with age

[2thpic]

If she was a dude she would be....

Matthew Good

[yakovlev3a]

Fantastic

People can be so closed minded about music.

When i play this people tell me i have bad taste

[Shrykespeare]

That she could write something so stirring, poignant and beautiful at 21 is just amazing.

[monkeyeagle]

Sarah has the Voice of an Angel!And she looks like such a Kid here,about 20 years old I reckon!Gorgeous....just Gorgeous!!!!!!

[FlorrieDugger]

i always wondered if she was inspired by the cocteau twins, she had to have been listening to them i think

[Waynos73]

Best song from her first album TOUCH - by far - well for me anyway - love this track!

[RalliG]

chilling makes me tear up

[manco82]

This song is about a boy she babysat for in her teens who died of cancer.

[BlackChevyGirl]

*_* ooooh! it's so sad!!!

[Sashy42]

I didn't know that. That is sad.

[serloinz]

my fav sarah song :))

[CheriS33]

Beautiful and sweet... my little one's name is Ben. So I'll think of my son, everytime I hear this. 5*

[nikimitchell]

Yes, she has an amazing voice.......but the most amazing thing is that she is singing this for a precious little boy. Let's not forget Ben. Thanks, Sarah.

[1loserbaby]

I love all her music-it truely touches your soul

[manco82]

This is truly amazing, I'm sure she couldn't hit these notes anymore. But it doesn't matter, we will always have this recording.

[palysz]

it's not so high, tough

and she has got an amazing voice

[Waynos73]

I heard her sing in concert - oh yes she still can! it truly amazing - she sang Fear

and ripped the roof off the joint. I think

that song has higher notes than this one!

[yakovlev3a]

what is the name of that stringed instrument in the back ground

[whatsinthebagfag]

its a double bass

[imusbcraz]

It would be interesting to see if she can still hit those notes. I'd love to hear her try it, even if she had to bring the key down. Great song.

[DavyMack]

she's singing in her head voice so she should be easily able to.

[Alyssian]

Her voice is amazing! How can anybody sing like that? :O

[serloinz]

one of my favs :) love it

[sinnerpeace]

anybody know when this vid was made??

[cityzenart]

On the video for "streaming" the bass player describes in Comments & Responses when it was filmed so I'm sure you can message him for info on this video also. It's from her first album so I would think '88-'90?

[MariposaGirl1981]

it's steaming and yes it is is from 1989

[Waynos73]

1988 or 89 i think.

[23gala23]

ahh... proof that Sarah is an angel. she really is. the best version of this song i've heard. i didn't know there was a video. sublime. thankyou thankyou thankyou

[singing008]

Just love this...such a haunting voice and melody. It will be my next accomplishment vocally. Thanks!

[paulclitheroe7285]

that first note she sings...its like the 2nd G up from middle C...and then she touches an A!!! thats well high!

[kisscut13]

Beautiful song and very haunting voice.