@9w2xyz: I think what happened to Tanita was that she simply lacked the drive and ambition that other, less talented artists have. The quality of her material dropped off after her first two, outstanding, albums and I think she needed someone to push her, make her stretch herself. It's just her personality - she seems to be very laid back and not desperate for a "career". I hear she's making a comeback, so I look forward to seeing her soon.
@jmmbos I never fail to get a lump in my throat when I hear this song - that part you describe, and the way her voice seems to fall away and mumble "grow weary and back down, it's such an amazing sight to be found..."
I have a clip of her doing this and my other favourite TT song, Preyed Upon, on Irish television - stunning, emotional performances and among my most prized musical possessions.
At last --tracked this video down. Great to see it as me and my mate are actually in it!
We were up in Howarth for the weekend with the ladies when we were asked to be extras for the video. Even though the song is over 15 years old still a great track to listen to.
Super video - first time I've seen it all the way through - filmed in Haworth, West Yorkshire (home to the Brontes). I remember a feature in our local newspaper about Tanita visiting Haworth before the song was released - didn't manage to see her though.
How come she can always imbue so much spatiality in her songs....
even with out watching the videos... you can always feel the raw emotion. I cant even begin to describe her voice. People have asked me what I like about her... I dont even know how to vocalize it.
@9w2xyz 'Spatiality'? I don't really hear raw emotion from her records, I'm sorry to say. All I hear is 'not Tracy Chapman' and 'not Suzanne Vega' - which is clearly what the record execs were expecting when they originally signed her . . .
I don't wish her any bad feelings, but just wasn't good enough to get enough fans to sustain a career.
@9w2xyz: I think what happened to Tanita was that she simply lacked the drive and ambition that other, less talented artists have. The quality of her material dropped off after her first two, outstanding, albums and I think she needed someone to push her, make her stretch herself. It's just her personality - she seems to be very laid back and not desperate for a "career". I hear she's making a comeback, so I look forward to seeing her soon.
AK2927 7 months ago
It's the strings in this song , when she sings: "Light up this town for the last time.."
They go through some vains , you know
jmmbos 7 months ago
@jmmbos I never fail to get a lump in my throat when I hear this song - that part you describe, and the way her voice seems to fall away and mumble "grow weary and back down, it's such an amazing sight to be found..."
I have a clip of her doing this and my other favourite TT song, Preyed Upon, on Irish television - stunning, emotional performances and among my most prized musical possessions.
AK2927 7 months ago
There is just something
I ♥´¯) `*.¸.*..... about this song.... beautiful
beauarbie 1 year ago
tanita sings tunes that are on a par with al stewart or leonard cohen. great and intelligent music that most people over 30 can relate to
The22clowns 1 year ago
What a great voice
msmucde 1 year ago
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matthewjohn007 1 year ago
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matthewjohn007 1 year ago
At last --tracked this video down. Great to see it as me and my mate are actually in it!
We were up in Howarth for the weekend with the ladies when we were asked to be extras for the video. Even though the song is over 15 years old still a great track to listen to.
jonpick1 1 year ago
Love this song and her voice is sooooo goood
misszest2502 1 year ago
Super video - first time I've seen it all the way through - filmed in Haworth, West Yorkshire (home to the Brontes). I remember a feature in our local newspaper about Tanita visiting Haworth before the song was released - didn't manage to see her though.
Thanks for uploading the clip - beautiful.
lovecrusader 1 year ago
very touching
MrLaurentium 1 year ago
brilliant
MrDublin13 2 years ago
I used to listen to this song and this is the first time I saw the video. She is amaging. Love her.
misszest2502 2 years ago
Is the vid taken from a movie?
how is it called?
chaijm 2 years ago
It says so in the beginning :)
Pippin76 2 years ago
aCTUALLY THE VOICE IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT COMES OUT OF THIS WHITE GIRL.:-)oR IS SHE A MIXED RACE??
JRRDPR 2 years ago
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bush2sucks 2 years ago
half malaysian
discocreator76 2 years ago 2
Thanks.:-)
JRRDPR 2 years ago
I never knew a video existed....wow. Thank you much for uploading it!
Babaziba 2 years ago 3
i SAW THE VIDEO FIRST.:-).gUESS THAT MEANS AM AN OLD WITCH?:-)
JRRDPR 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing; I have not heard this before...
mourningofrahaza 2 years ago 2
Amazing song and an equally amazing video!
ajittffcure 2 years ago 8
yes Spatiality is the word.. i believe another singer will give you this feel... Suzanne vega!
antisillypor 2 years ago 2
Thank you for putting this up, I haven't seen it since 1990 - one of my favourite videos and a gorgeous song as well
michaelleacy 3 years ago 5
How come she can always imbue so much spatiality in her songs....
even with out watching the videos... you can always feel the raw emotion. I cant even begin to describe her voice. People have asked me what I like about her... I dont even know how to vocalize it.
Rock on Tanita.....
9w2xyz 3 years ago 15
@9w2xyz 'Spatiality'? I don't really hear raw emotion from her records, I'm sorry to say. All I hear is 'not Tracy Chapman' and 'not Suzanne Vega' - which is clearly what the record execs were expecting when they originally signed her . . .
I don't wish her any bad feelings, but just wasn't good enough to get enough fans to sustain a career.
JonnyBoyMach2 1 year ago