He talked about this song at the end of this week's BBC documentary 'imagine'. He said it was the name of a childhood friend, and about the pull and memory of that 'eden' time when things were good, before having to deal with the difficulties of life, like his mothers recent illness. He does a beautiful solo version for the film crew - it's on iPlayer at the moment at least.
first heard this in oslo earlier this year (at which point he interrupted himself to talk briefly about bowler shoes). it's one of those songs that i just can't imagine anyone other than rufus writing, singing or even touching. this is 4 minutes of beauty incarnate.
yes it's about this guy that Rufus knew back in his childhood in canada. He was very handsome and rufus really liked him, but nothing ever happened (isnt't that always the case...).
And in this song he is thinking about him and that if they would ever meet again, what they would say. And they'd have some tea and icecream...
Ce soir juste pour le fun je vais vous chanter une chançon que je n'ai jamais chanté nul part en public. C'est une nouvelle chançon que je viens juste de finir, sa s'appelle Zebulon. On vas l'essayer quoi!
French people, what is it he's saying just before he starts playing, after he says 'Je vais vous...' and then he trails off. The phrase that ends in 'quoi', and where they all start clapping. What is it he's saying (in French)?
Zebulon is the french name for Zebedee in the Magic Roundabout (well that's what springs to mind for me!) But.. In the context of this song... It just doesn't really work!
Love this new song... it's a very powerful song.
evilangel9513 1 year ago
I can't wait for the new album-not too long now.
Emilinous 2 years ago 2
he sang this yesterday at poughkeepsie!
paulesposi 2 years ago
At his Mother's (Kate Mcgarrigle) funeral on Monday he said it was one of her favourites and it was the last song he played for her on her deathbed.
This is the song he performed at the Basilica. There wasn't a murmur from the over 500 in attendance as he was playing and singing.
stew65stew 2 years ago
Unerträglich.
derDeja 2 years ago
He talked about this song at the end of this week's BBC documentary 'imagine'. He said it was the name of a childhood friend, and about the pull and memory of that 'eden' time when things were good, before having to deal with the difficulties of life, like his mothers recent illness. He does a beautiful solo version for the film crew - it's on iPlayer at the moment at least.
mikeakelly 2 years ago 2
so.. so unbelievably beautiful xxx
rainbowgorilla 2 years ago 3
Thank you for posting it, so beautiful!
kashmir87 3 years ago 4
first heard this in oslo earlier this year (at which point he interrupted himself to talk briefly about bowler shoes). it's one of those songs that i just can't imagine anyone other than rufus writing, singing or even touching. this is 4 minutes of beauty incarnate.
rasmusjp 3 years ago 4
"Your nose was always too big for your face" lol...But seriously, this is an absolutely beautiful song. Love It! Go RuFuS!!!
TylerWayneThompson 3 years ago
wow, that's beautiful! thank you so much
allyjeffy 3 years ago 2
Wowie, that's my name, anybody know what the song is about?
still beautiful
Snooch11 3 years ago
yes it's about this guy that Rufus knew back in his childhood in canada. He was very handsome and rufus really liked him, but nothing ever happened (isnt't that always the case...).
And in this song he is thinking about him and that if they would ever meet again, what they would say. And they'd have some tea and icecream...
LysWant 3 years ago
omg....(tears in eyes) i can relate to this song so much
NickyFontana 3 years ago 3
Thank you so much for this Isa! It's wonderful to hear a version of this where you can actually hear the lyrics to the song! Beautiful...
topdecibel 3 years ago 2
Wouah, je viens de découvrir cette chanson sur le RWMB... et de qui est la vidéo? D'Isa bien sûr!!
J'ai eu un peu peur quand j'ai lu le titre (fan du Manège Enchanté quand j'étais petite ;-) mais là ça va mieux!
Merci pour cette superbe vidéo Isa!
Antoinette2222 4 years ago
lol !
Coucou Antoinette :-))
Ah si j'étais toujours au 1er rang comme là ...
Je promets de faire des tas et des tas d'autres vidéos ^^
isa92 4 years ago
who knew rufus could speak french?
his voice is amazing. and i love the song. but omg his voice. it just resonates.
mysterygal7890 4 years ago 2
everyone who knows he was raised in quebec?
aeroplaneover 3 years ago
In french he's saying:
Ce soir juste pour le fun je vais vous chanter une chançon que je n'ai jamais chanté nul part en public. C'est une nouvelle chançon que je viens juste de finir, sa s'appelle Zebulon. On vas l'essayer quoi!
Here we go!!!
auger54 4 years ago
Merci! I absolutely LOVE it when he speaks French, it's the sexiest thing!
jak015 4 years ago
This is FANTASTIC! I love it.
French people, what is it he's saying just before he starts playing, after he says 'Je vais vous...' and then he trails off. The phrase that ends in 'quoi', and where they all start clapping. What is it he's saying (in French)?
jak015 4 years ago
beautiful. or should i say magnifique! thanks for this.
samanthasamwise 4 years ago
c'est magique d'avoir été les premiers à l'entendre.
Rufus aime son public français (qui le lui rend bien..)!
katell27 4 years ago
Zebulon is the french name for Zebedee in the Magic Roundabout (well that's what springs to mind for me!) But.. In the context of this song... It just doesn't really work!
gaywil 4 years ago
Apparently it's the name of a guy he was in love with when he was young !
maewe 4 years ago
Thank you!
Love Him Soo much!
hatethatsmirk 4 years ago
Thank you for posting this :-) Love the song, and also entertained by the way he stops to tell someone to be quiet!
ElaineML 4 years ago
Isa, thanks for posting!!!!
TheOlive31 4 years ago
I LOVE this new song. So sweet and sad and nostalgic ? And what on heart could Zebulon mean ? I'm thinking it's the name of his imaginary friend.
maewe 4 years ago
Merci beaucoup!!! Excellente!
Mwah!
rufusjetaime 4 years ago
Thanks Isa, tu es une étoile!!!:)
anemone2006 4 years ago
yay! merci beaucoup pour ca!
inevitabilityHAA 4 years ago