Scott Walker - Lights Of Cincinnati

[25ghr]

Scott will be judged in time as one of the greats of the 20th century , the Man had such style what a Voice this song is a Nuggett

[eldorado62]

That's what makes a great singer. Sing it like you've lived every line.

[wagbelt]

sadly as the 60's drew to an end so did the hits..

[TonyinCincy]

I didn't realize he was born in the Cincy area till today. Good song

[squirrel1612]

What a voice ! No one can touch him.

[missconcorde]

wonderful voice for this melancolic song which is one of my favourites. Only Scott can sing such songs and i'm lucky i've got the single !

[SMARTIAN1]

one of his best. this man has the captivating tone in the same class as elvis, matt monro and roy orbison.

[annie482000]

Takes me right back, this one. Always liked Scott's rich voice. Thanks for the upload!

[conrad152]

Another wonderful video guidofski,you have'nt posted for a while?

[allanscot1]

For some reason Scott Walker doesn't rate this song. I don't care - I love it!

[Fergyguitar]

Definitely one of my Scott favourites, great song and it still moves me all these years later.

[25ghr]

I think this is one of Scott Walkers best I do not know why people are negative about it , its a classic

[YCSMusic]

My fave from Scott, such a class song and a great singer he is too.

5 GOLD STARS!!

[67jkerr]

RIP John from Scotland

[Bolly558]

Sitting listening to this tonight here in the UK thinking of the brilliant John Walker whom we have just lost, and the best vocal group of the 60s. Cant help but shed a tear for John. RIP forever mate. Thanks for the best music of my life guys....  Regards to Johns family, also Scott and Gary.

[mal334455]

R.I.P. John Walker.....

[arniegirls1]

saddened to hear of John Walkers passing.

[HearYeRocknRoll]

Hey! I'm from Cincinnati!

[StevieWonder501]

@HearYeRocknRoll Hey, me too!...we could be siblings, huh? XD

[Fnoalle]

Zero people are cunts!

[TheTrisha1960]

I love this song.

[hotmilkydrink]

This is a wonderful song that is just so beautifully sung by Scott Walker. My friends and I sang this (murdered it more like) on the bus on our way to the England Test Match a few years back during a croon fest. Just brilliant stuff.

[Bobbyo60]

I meant Scott and we chatted for a while and found we were both from the Cincinnati area. I, from the east side, He, from Hamilton, Ohio(just north of Cincy).

It was a wonderful conversation as we talked about places and people we knew.

Thanks for the great song Scott!!!

[paulthepill]

when i play my one and only walker bros. cd my wife rolls her eyes....but then what does she know about music ?

[trschaefer]

Beautiful voice. Not your typical pop singer voice though. He's a true baritone.

[independantview1]

A fantastically performed piece of brilliance, to go along with so much of this mans produce. Thank you Scott Walker.

[cincotti]

Love ya scott !

[axelsheba]

It is priceless ! Thank you !

[SVICOT]

Perfect!THX!

[ssmaw123]

I have no words to listen his amazing voices and thoughtful songs.

[brianmccorkell]

I agree words are not needed just sit back, and listen to this guy

[mal334455]

somehow brings the 60s back in a flash..great great song.

[brianmccorkell]

My god this man knows how to sing

[happpeee]

I dont have any fancy words to say , just to say what an absolutely beautiful song

[gabbydeb]

Absolutely beautiful and haunting, but Scott's work has that quality about it. You get lost in the sound and feeling. I prefer his pop sound better.

This song is so beautiful and sad.

[mahaatman]

Dear Guidofski ...this is insight on yr part ..for Scott has great depth as an observer - he listens far better than he wishes to talk; yr comments ."so young, so experienced, so world weary" are painfully true of him. he is a very sharp observer of the human condition...and to my thinking his work is the very best expression of what emotional pain is...superb in interpretation, flawless in delivery and expression..truly, the greatest talent of his time..

[guidofski]

Thank you, mahaatman. And of course I agree that no one has been able to match Scott when it comes to all those wonderful qualities you mention.

[bumblebert]

@mahaatman a really astute estimation of why I love him. Now I know what to say to people when they ask WHY I like him. lol.x

[guidofski]

Great to know it brings good memories. Thanks for sharing! :)

[BeppeSapone]

A really nice song

[Ze18613]

A lot of people mention this song negatively, but I do have a very different vision. Sure it doesn't sound like Scott 1-4 but it's a pretty piece of pop music. And if you listen to the words it refers to someone older than Engel was at the time, which indicates he was a great character singer  (guess you can see it especially on the Brel songs)

[guidofski]

" (...) which indicates he was a great character singer (...) " Absolutely. And although he didn't write this one, you can tell his heart is in it. I believe he was a master observer of the human condition, which allowed him to write and sing with a knowledge far beyond his years. Everything he wrote between the ages of 23-27 (and of course his Brel renditions) is staggering. How someone so young sounds so experienced and world-weary is a big part of my fascination for early Scott Walker.

[written12]

@Ze186

I've got the same opinion of this song. It happens to be a fine pop song- melodically, lyrically. And, yes, Scott inhabits the soul of the character.

[grahamhorton1]

One the greates voices of all time.t

[Bolly558]

Scott the voice of the whole sixties for me....

[Bolly558]

Singers nowadays think they are great. The difference is The Walker Bros. were Great. Eat your hearts out newbies. You are not a speck on artists of old.... Once again Thanks for posting.

[Sidslotm]

Fab guys 'n' gals, fab

[Bolly558]

Thanks for posting this at last. The excellent Scott with his Greatest song of all time. The Best voice of the sixties for me. Still love you Scott. Although you dont like that praise and attention. Wish you would record some more classics like this. All the Best Scott forever....

[andrew19511]

For about 25 yrs I have I've had this song in my mind. But after searching for in Youtube changed all that. Great song and a great voice.

[racine09]

almost a Jim Webb song!

Love it

[written12]

@racine09

Astute comment, racine.

[hnorky]

Great old tune! Made #8 on the charts in my native South Africa.

[guidofski]

That's great to know! Thanks so much for the info! :)

[odoanna1]

that was one I'd never heard before, thanks for putting it on. Sweetly sung by Scott, as always

[guidofski]

Great to know so many of you actually own the original record! Thanks for sharing your memories and taking the time to post. :)

[TheIcewitch54]

Thanks for posting this......I was 15 and this was one the first singles I bought.

[cincotti]

Love you scott !

[Oldiesmann]

Great song! Oddly enough, despite having lived in Cincinnati for my entire life (27 years), I can't recall ever hearing this song before, even though I love oldies music.

[guidofski]

Ironic, isn't it? I guess it didn't get much airplay outside of the UK, even though Scott's an American and a native of Ohio (though not from Cincy).

That's the beauty of youtube - it lets you discover all kinds of hidden treasures! :)

[Oldiesmann]

He's still a local artist - Hamilton is only 20 miles from downtown Cincinnati and is the second-largest city (population wise) in the Greater Cincinnati area (second only to Cincinnati proper).

[guidofski]

Didn't know that about Hamilton; thanks for the info! ;)

[surfside48]

I first heard this song while stationed on the USS Simon Lake AS-33, Holy Loch, Scotland in 1969. I picked up the 45RPM record(PHILIPS label) at one of the local stores in Dunoon, Scotland. Still have today. It was A hit in the UK. Didn't even make Billboards Charts here in the states. Great soft rock!

[taphn]

so melancholy but beautiful.one of my all time favourites. living in another country from my home this is so poignet.

[guidofski]

I think a lot of people relate to this song for that same reason... that longing for home... Thanks, taphn. :)

[robavdc]

Love this song my favorite scott walker song keep playing it over and over again

[guidofski]

I know, can't get enough of it either... thanks, Rob! :)

[guidofski]

You're very welcome - and I know what you mean! :)

[lovatt51]

thanks guidofski, really brings back the memories but really scarey how quick the years have gone.

[mikealx68]

Gorgeous.

[guidofski]

So glad you liked it! As far as I know it's on 2 cd's "It's Raining Today: The Scott Walker Story (1967/1970)" and "No Regrets - The Best of Scott Walker & The Walker Brothers 1965-1976". But I think it's great that you ordered the single (I still own a turntable too; it's such a wonderful slice of history!)

Thanks so much for your words; oh and as for the voice thing... ditto. ;)

[mifune141]

Thank you for posting this! I have never heard this before, it's not on any CD compilation is it? I'm grateful I still have a turntable, as I ordered the single of this today. Scott 's voice does it for me any day of the week.

[guidofski]

You're most welcome. I love it too, and thought it was high time it was back on youtube! :)

[MrBobbychestnut]

Thanks so much for putting this on here. It was for a while, then it left... It is one of my favorite songs ever, don't know why. But thank you pal