I absolutely *adore* this song! Apparently it was written during or after a moment of crisis in Rufus´ life, which just goes to show how potentially creative breakdowns and crises can be. ;-D I used to listen to this almost every night a few years ago.
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What I really think is funny, is that everyone comments about his gayness affecting his music: good or bad; when he's written maybe I don't know how many, maybe 10? Songs even involving other men or homosexuality.
But wouldn't someone agree that what he mainly wrights - sings about, is his family or personal things? I dunno, I'm just saying what I think :)
I discovered Rufus through YouTube by chance 10 days ago, got so impressed with his music and I'm going to see him in concert in 12 days :-) He is amazing artist! I can simply say BRAVO! I wish world could have more people like him.
I love his music! I don't give a fuck if he's gay. Gayness/straitness doesn't matter to ho great the music is. Rufus Wainwright is inspiring. He inspired my cousin and now he writes beautiful music, Who ever have a problem with rufus proves that they can't grow up, sorry that the world isn't what you wanted it to be, but too fucking bad, if it was the way you wanted to be, we will never have music as beautiful, inspiring, awesome as this! <3 Love rufus
Straight men don't write music this rapturous & heartfelt -- so if anyone is thinking that RW is OK in spite of being gay because he redeems himself by being a good entertainer, one must realizedthat this guy does this gorgeous music at least partly Because he is gay, not in spite of it. And then one can think that there are lovely & unique things that gay people add to the world - as for religion, God created a huge variety of creactures because He loves variety - so go with the flow, folks -
@SupernalOne I started to write a response to this poster saying oh, yes, my brother really agrees with this point of view and thought after hearing him that R's sensibilities were tremendous and greater than many straight men... then I realized that YOU are my brother!!! So, well said, bro. :-)
@SupernalOne "Straight men don't write music this rapturous & heartfelt "
try the BEATLES, or the song "rapture" by Hurt
watch stupid blanket statements, otherwise you're right, the fact that he's gay probably adds something to his music. But seriously he would write great music if he wasn't gay.
this is my first song ive heard of his... apparently he's good friends with my circle. Justin bond, Cameron Michell and my friend Tex... small world. im in awe actually. the honesty made this magic and brought it close to home in every way. my ex is a junkie and tried to bring me down. he didnt win ;) gay, str8, bi, trans or les? we are all one. we all hurt the same, bleed the same, cry, screw and all that humans do. i respect you if you respect me. lets play four square together and eat a taco.
The binge was good the aftermath was horrible......what comes first the chicken or the egg?.....I love his music , so much emotion , honesty and filth , i love it when any artsist in any form of art rips it all open and starts again. TR
Listen to Harry Nillsson and you will find one of his main muses. Harry was a best friend to John Lennon as Rufus is friends with Sean Lennon (whom I've met and know briefly). In fact, Sean is one of the 'prodigal sons' he sons about in "Cigarettes & Chocalte Milk". He had room to grow with the parents he had both artists and money to experience all there was. He is beautiful in heart and music and hopefully will endure to become the Pop Icon he should be listed as instead of Critic Choice only.
This is my favorite all time Rufus song. It makes me cry at times and will ondoubtably continue to give me the chills everytime I listen to it. Thank you rufus for this beautiful piece of music.- Keith
they are cheering because they are are celebrating rufus turning that horrible multi day binge experience, into a beautiful piece of art, through his genius and resilience. i have no issue with the audience cheering. i do however have issues with people thinking theirs is the only way of interpreting art. :)
Rufus is one of those few artists who can bring a range of generations to fall in love with him and his work. This song gives me goosebumps everytime -Thank you Rufus!
What i love about Rufus is that he never apologises or regrets his previous actions he takes them as experience and inspiration. Fantastic talent - fantastic strength of mind.
His best is yet to come I feel but it will be difficult to top this song...
Fantastic artist, great composition and performance of course. I cannot believe the idiots in this audience actually cheering, hooting and clapping after Rufus mentioned a "horrible" multi-day Crystal Meth binge he experienced when he was using! DAMN, some people will cheer on anything including miserable, destructive, possibly-fatal behaviours! : [
My favourite song...ever? Not sure, but one of the most beautiful, uplifting songs I´ve ever heard. There´s something very spiritual about it, but maybe that´s just the way I interpret the lyrics (and the soaring refrain). Thanks, Rufus!
I´m a radiohead fan...one of the biggest...and rufus? ohmfg...I LOVE him...and the reason I´m doing this posting is that i really can see the link between Rufus and radiohead, even knowing they are from diferent music worlds. but, of course, from the same "outstanding music world"....yes, they are...at least inside my head/heart.
I do so hope he will be visiting the Netherlands or Belgium in the near future. Hope some much to see him live. This song is so astonishing, and not even his best. Currenty, Want if my favorite Rufus song, but this tends to change.
The song (and the arrangement) leaves me speechless. It is perfect and heartbreaking and somber and celebratory all at once. If there were a Pulitzer Prize for songs, this would have won it.
@neil1963creed didnt think sexualty had anything to do with music or the love for music but that was your point right? lol. anyway your totally 100% right , rufus has wrote some of the most magical heaven sent music i have ever had the pleasure of listening to....this is one of my fave songs off want double album....what an honest genius....i love it when artists spill the beans. lol
@tabulaerasae82 my point exactly my friend. People should just forget the stupid prejudices, close their eyes and listen to the music and if they're not moved beyond description by what they hear and don't recognise genuine talent.......well then they have my deepest sympathies lol!
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Il y a des mots dans toutes les langues, il y a des adjectifs dans chacunes d'entre elles, mais quant il chante "Go or go ahead", c'est juste bouleversant.
IN the same year i went to a Madonna concert costing £175 and then a Rufus concert at £25 and guess what one was better?
It was the Rufus concert and all he did was sit at his piano and play his guitar i was in a trance , i was so bored at the madonna concert i got pissed anfd forgot she was on stage , Madonna is still a great artist but Rufus is by far the best, infact i cant find any words to describe how good he is! xxx
Rufus is one of the most talented artists I can think of. Live music is so often a dissappointement. It is rare that a performer sounds this great live. WTG Rufus. Now sing us some new stuff!
this song came to me during a 3 day crystal meth binge in San Francisco - i say this because if you've got a problem you have to get help, cause it'll kick your ass every time. something along those lines
i fucking kicked a habit a bad habit all alone.....my fucking cousin got me addicted...I am 4 years clean...I wish no one ever has to go through what i did...
with so many people posting their intimate experiences with this song what can i say... except, that if the Left can be united in one songk, one voice, one man who epitomizes a truly unconditional expression of love for life despite its strange cruelties, it is this person.
I love this song so much and was worried that it might not work live. But i was wrong. It's so much more destabilized and destructive-sounding, and it's so powerful but in a different way from the studio version, which is a lot cleaner. This version really highlights the destructive side of the song, and I must say I am blown away.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life. I can barely listen to it without crying. It's really a sad song if you listen. But I adore Rufus anyway so I suppose I am partial. I also love "Barcelona" and his version of "Agnus Dei" Ahhhh Rufus we love you!!
I think it's about excess . . . and then the shitty after affects . . . And also about his friends . . . " Guardian Angels who left me stranded " . They let him get into the mess of his addiction without helping , or knowing he / they had a problem .
I saw him at Stubb's in Austin earlier this year...so amazing, so inspiring...with most of this band intact. Quite a character with cowboy hat from a local and hot pants. Such a great songwriter. Amazing
yeah, elton john encouraged him to go to rehab, and he did! thankfully, would have hated it if he had ended up like amy winehouse is now - she needs an Elton John to help her into rehab (and staying there)! Lovely song btw
Rufus, how can we all thank you for this music? I'm a 67-year-old fan who has awful things happen to me over the past 12 years. I've lost everyone I've loved to terrible deaths. It's like the world has vanished. But then last month I stumbled onto your music, totally out of the blue, and I feel so blessed. You speak to eternal truths with such depth, such honesty, such insight and such beauty. God bless you for being you. I feel I can breathe again.
I think that this is one of the most beatiful songs, (and yes it make me cry too). This man knows love, and life, a true artist..brilliant and sexy....
If this song doesn't give you goosebumps then you have no soul.
tdeluna 1 week ago
God forbid that we should present ourselves less than human Castra... did you finish listening to the rest of his intro?
BelcantoLola 3 months ago
Impresionante!
ermenegildoj 3 months ago
Anybody know the source for this clip?
OigaVault 3 months ago
@OigaVault this is from the Live at Fillmore DVD that came as an extra with the Want Two CD
prussell716 2 months ago in playlist Rufus Wainwright Go On or Go Ahead
Wish he'd kick his effin' Judy obsession... The guy is a genius...
ImprintsMedia 4 months ago
I absolutely *adore* this song! Apparently it was written during or after a moment of crisis in Rufus´ life, which just goes to show how potentially creative breakdowns and crises can be. ;-D I used to listen to this almost every night a few years ago.
Luisabarros7 5 months ago
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sistalinda 6 months ago
What I really think is funny, is that everyone comments about his gayness affecting his music: good or bad; when he's written maybe I don't know how many, maybe 10? Songs even involving other men or homosexuality.
But wouldn't someone agree that what he mainly wrights - sings about, is his family or personal things? I dunno, I'm just saying what I think :)
broadwaycakes 7 months ago
A straight guy's hero...
Galleteer 7 months ago 6
This burnt hippie is GA-FAWED....well done dude. Love the first WANT album like my Beatles, Phish and Dead..:)
Mikemanitou1 8 months ago
Pure and simple, this song is a masterpiece!!
dgk1968 1 year ago 5
Check out: "ROBI HAGER GO OR GO AHEAD" on youtube!!
It is from a concert I did in NYC!
I hope to sing with him some day, hope you like!
robihager 1 year ago
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robihager 1 year ago
his voice singin' live is amazing!!!!
isaduberaba 1 year ago
I discovered Rufus through YouTube by chance 10 days ago, got so impressed with his music and I'm going to see him in concert in 12 days :-) He is amazing artist! I can simply say BRAVO! I wish world could have more people like him.
jelicajelica 1 year ago
I love his music! I don't give a fuck if he's gay. Gayness/straitness doesn't matter to ho great the music is. Rufus Wainwright is inspiring. He inspired my cousin and now he writes beautiful music, Who ever have a problem with rufus proves that they can't grow up, sorry that the world isn't what you wanted it to be, but too fucking bad, if it was the way you wanted to be, we will never have music as beautiful, inspiring, awesome as this! <3 Love rufus
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vijithamallika 1 year ago
what a song!!!...
qualaup 1 year ago
I am proud to say that I have gone to one of his concerts.
He's simply amazing.
LothlorienBoy 1 year ago
i'll never know what you've shown to other eyes...
frogsoblivious 1 year ago
My hero
stemabanil 1 year ago 4
Straight men don't write music this rapturous & heartfelt -- so if anyone is thinking that RW is OK in spite of being gay because he redeems himself by being a good entertainer, one must realizedthat this guy does this gorgeous music at least partly Because he is gay, not in spite of it. And then one can think that there are lovely & unique things that gay people add to the world - as for religion, God created a huge variety of creactures because He loves variety - so go with the flow, folks -
SupernalOne 1 year ago 3
@SupernalOne I started to write a response to this poster saying oh, yes, my brother really agrees with this point of view and thought after hearing him that R's sensibilities were tremendous and greater than many straight men... then I realized that YOU are my brother!!! So, well said, bro. :-)
ytcarol 1 year ago
@SupernalOne
Not all of us, I write sentimental stuff all the time. Although I am considered 'gay' by my peers...
stevenpereyra 1 year ago
@SupernalOne "Straight men don't write music this rapturous & heartfelt "
try the BEATLES, or the song "rapture" by Hurt
watch stupid blanket statements, otherwise you're right, the fact that he's gay probably adds something to his music. But seriously he would write great music if he wasn't gay.
dirtydupe 1 year ago
@dirtydupe
OK, fair enough - I was just exaggerating to make a point, which is always a fatal flaw in making any assertion -
SupernalOne 1 year ago
Very very emotional song for anyone that can relate to it. Love the lyrics and the emotional roller coaster that this song takes you on.
evilangel9513 1 year ago
what about the ones who are crying?.... omg!!
singray7 1 year ago
Hermoso! adoro esa cancion! go or go ahead... and surprise me (l)
pautaty12 1 year ago
Cerrad los ojos y disfrutad.
63mastropiero 1 year ago 2
this is my first song ive heard of his... apparently he's good friends with my circle. Justin bond, Cameron Michell and my friend Tex... small world. im in awe actually. the honesty made this magic and brought it close to home in every way. my ex is a junkie and tried to bring me down. he didnt win ;) gay, str8, bi, trans or les? we are all one. we all hurt the same, bleed the same, cry, screw and all that humans do. i respect you if you respect me. lets play four square together and eat a taco.
AdonisSF 1 year ago
the guy is a genius
tabulaerasae82 1 year ago 4
The binge was good the aftermath was horrible......what comes first the chicken or the egg?.....I love his music , so much emotion , honesty and filth , i love it when any artsist in any form of art rips it all open and starts again. TR
tabulaerasae82 1 year ago
People are not omo- bi- trans- etc... they're just sexual beings. Stop and listen!
tantomdoora 1 year ago
Listen to Harry Nillsson and you will find one of his main muses. Harry was a best friend to John Lennon as Rufus is friends with Sean Lennon (whom I've met and know briefly). In fact, Sean is one of the 'prodigal sons' he sons about in "Cigarettes & Chocalte Milk". He had room to grow with the parents he had both artists and money to experience all there was. He is beautiful in heart and music and hopefully will endure to become the Pop Icon he should be listed as instead of Critic Choice only.
mediagod2004 1 year ago
He can sing, and I do like a few of his songs, but I've gotta say, my one gripe with him is that fucking lisp.
locust4life 1 year ago
This is my favorite all time Rufus song. It makes me cry at times and will ondoubtably continue to give me the chills everytime I listen to it. Thank you rufus for this beautiful piece of music.- Keith
keabeau 1 year ago
Phenomenal, what a beautiful song and superb live performance, simply not enough superlatives to use!
oldnic666 1 year ago
REACT
Pen is position opinion (RANK)
KristinaBrooker1 1 year ago
Epic live performance of a stunning song. Step aside pointless mass manufactured pop rap crap, this is music.
chownsie 1 year ago
they are cheering because they are are celebrating rufus turning that horrible multi day binge experience, into a beautiful piece of art, through his genius and resilience. i have no issue with the audience cheering. i do however have issues with people thinking theirs is the only way of interpreting art. :)
bravotwo20 1 year ago
Rufus is one of those few artists who can bring a range of generations to fall in love with him and his work. This song gives me goosebumps everytime -Thank you Rufus!
doubletakelook 1 year ago 3
Une de mes chansons préférées de Rufus! Merci de Montréal!
tinmiloutin 1 year ago
What HAS happened to love? ....
singray7 1 year ago
@singray7 "What HAS happened to love?"
Check under the couch cushions.
yohei72 1 year ago
Just adore this song!
MadliR 1 year ago
What i love about Rufus is that he never apologises or regrets his previous actions he takes them as experience and inspiration. Fantastic talent - fantastic strength of mind.
His best is yet to come I feel but it will be difficult to top this song...
laandaanful 1 year ago 3
All the young dudes....Beautiful is what you are Rufus. x
teddyquick 2 years ago
Fantastic artist, great composition and performance of course. I cannot believe the idiots in this audience actually cheering, hooting and clapping after Rufus mentioned a "horrible" multi-day Crystal Meth binge he experienced when he was using! DAMN, some people will cheer on anything including miserable, destructive, possibly-fatal behaviours! : [
castratephilanderers 2 years ago 15
These are the same tards that cheer every time a singer swears.
gummybrain 2 years ago 5
@gummybrain -- I agree, cannot stand such ignorant and annoying individuals when at shows! Thanks for the back-up. : )
castratephilanderers 2 years ago
Here in Puerto RIco, only one in every 13,000 know about Rufus... but if I win the lottery I would pay any amount to have him perform for me here!!!
WinterWineStudio 2 years ago
@WinterWineStudio I live in Brazil, man...and i know exactly what you mean...for dure.
junior311 2 years ago
@WinterWineStudio *for SURE!
junior311 2 years ago
I wanna know why this number isn't on my Live at the Fillmore dvd :(
pepeYjuana 2 years ago 2
Oh Pepe,
It's like being ripped off.
Good thing this was posted.
yooottooob 2 years ago 2
My favourite song...ever? Not sure, but one of the most beautiful, uplifting songs I´ve ever heard. There´s something very spiritual about it, but maybe that´s just the way I interpret the lyrics (and the soaring refrain). Thanks, Rufus!
Luisabarros7 2 years ago 5
astonishing
DCPOLLUX 2 years ago 6
I hope radiohead has not seen this song, they will have sleepless nights...
grashoppert8 2 years ago
@grashoppert8
I´m a radiohead fan...one of the biggest...and rufus? ohmfg...I LOVE him...and the reason I´m doing this posting is that i really can see the link between Rufus and radiohead, even knowing they are from diferent music worlds. but, of course, from the same "outstanding music world"....yes, they are...at least inside my head/heart.
junior311 2 years ago
I do so hope he will be visiting the Netherlands or Belgium in the near future. Hope some much to see him live. This song is so astonishing, and not even his best. Currenty, Want if my favorite Rufus song, but this tends to change.
sinisterfw 2 years ago
My life in a song: this...
lorenzibus 2 years ago
Possibly my all time favourite song, has got me thourgh some good and bad times!
Thank you for this bitter knowledge!
simplesi6 2 years ago 4
Just saw the BBC documentary on "Prima Donna", and guess what ? Half of you know it already but...
Rufus is currently recording his very new and very own written album !!! He says it's gonna be a solo/piano record with newly written songs.
So hopefully "The art teacher's" family becomes bigger very soon !
SO curious on this new chapter after "Release the stars" !
LayItPlayItDown 2 years ago 4
And Live at Milwaukee is out in a few days :)
bloodiedXangel 2 years ago
Easily his best song. Brilliant, heartbreaking, perfect.
sethclifford 2 years ago 5
And he performed his best song brilliantly, heartbreakingly, perfectly.
yooottooob 2 years ago 5
one of the best songs ever written..genius..
tucktimosprime 2 years ago 5
Could this song be any more perfect? I don't think it could.
vsherman 2 years ago 5
The song (and the arrangement) leaves me speechless. It is perfect and heartbreaking and somber and celebratory all at once. If there were a Pulitzer Prize for songs, this would have won it.
theatercub 2 years ago 8
WOW
marinademetriou 2 years ago 3
my favourite song of his
person1130 2 years ago 3
I just love this song
alemarlu 2 years ago 2
An absolutely wonderful song! Rufus is so talented. A performance by him is always unforgettable.
Spinneygirl 2 years ago 2
Montréal est fière de Rufus, son fils! Cette chanson m'a toujours transporté dans un monde meilleur, merci Rufus!
tinmiloutin 2 years ago
Gay , straight, bisexual, whatever....time to grow up people this guy writes and sings some of the greatest songs ever written!!!!
neil1963creed 2 years ago 88
@neil1963creed didnt think sexualty had anything to do with music or the love for music but that was your point right? lol. anyway your totally 100% right , rufus has wrote some of the most magical heaven sent music i have ever had the pleasure of listening to....this is one of my fave songs off want double album....what an honest genius....i love it when artists spill the beans. lol
tabulaerasae82 1 year ago
@tabulaerasae82 my point exactly my friend. People should just forget the stupid prejudices, close their eyes and listen to the music and if they're not moved beyond description by what they hear and don't recognise genuine talent.......well then they have my deepest sympathies lol!
neil1963creed 1 year ago
@neil1963creed well said m8
tabulaerasae82 1 year ago
@neil1963creed hit the nail right on the head bro. he's a genius, he's a big gay genius but he's a genius none the less
flennin 1 year ago
@neil1963creed
Totally Agree
benjaminkanarek 1 year ago
@neil1963creed very good comment!!!
iamsteelee24 1 year ago
@neil1963creed
Rufus is amazing! In concert, he's 100% quality. A lover, a poet, a rock musician. I agree that he's one of the best songwriters living.
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petersonlmnen 2 years ago
masterpiece!
skyeez83 2 years ago 5
Absolutely.
sistalinda 2 years ago
Un souvenir mémorable... pour une période noire!!!
jm9325 2 years ago
"Say you've led the way to a mirage..."
That song never fails to raise goosebumps.
Claayerhumph 2 years ago 2
Il y a des mots dans toutes les langues, il y a des adjectifs dans chacunes d'entre elles, mais quant il chante "Go or go ahead", c'est juste bouleversant.
Normarnie 2 years ago 2
IN the same year i went to a Madonna concert costing £175 and then a Rufus concert at £25 and guess what one was better?
It was the Rufus concert and all he did was sit at his piano and play his guitar i was in a trance , i was so bored at the madonna concert i got pissed anfd forgot she was on stage , Madonna is still a great artist but Rufus is by far the best, infact i cant find any words to describe how good he is! xxx
iamzexy 2 years ago 6
I love him.... so amazing.
CremeDePois 2 years ago 2
Terrific Rufus! I Love this Guy!
jm9325 2 years ago 2
i only recently heard of rufus from my car sattelite radio, and he's coming in april to my hometown movie theatre in Ma. Can't wait...!
wwonka52 2 years ago
if i had to listen to only one song for the rest of my life, this could very well be it.
taratimbs 2 years ago
your not alone
neil1963creed 2 years ago
Rufus is one of the most talented artists I can think of. Live music is so often a dissappointement. It is rare that a performer sounds this great live. WTG Rufus. Now sing us some new stuff!
crazycatlady2006 3 years ago 38
@crazycatlady2006 Amen!
neil1963creed 1 year ago
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epiksonik 3 years ago
love<3
xoxoalexi 3 years ago 4
could somebody please write down what he says in the beginning? like how this song came to him...thank you!
JCBigCat 3 years ago
this song came to me during a 3 day crystal meth binge in San Francisco - i say this because if you've got a problem you have to get help, cause it'll kick your ass every time. something along those lines
franjinha18 2 years ago 3
rufus is just amazing...ive never been so grabbed by a performer of this caliber since i first heard bowie in 1970
tom1951top 3 years ago 7
that is class.
dermotoblong 3 years ago 5
beautiful!
ImportanceOfWhatever 3 years ago 3
OMG!! This song is nirvana! Rufus rules!!!
singray7 3 years ago 6
i fucking kicked a habit a bad habit all alone.....my fucking cousin got me addicted...I am 4 years clean...I wish no one ever has to go through what i did...
jinxred 3 years ago 9
if you need help, seek it, cz it'll eat your ass every time
miszmsx 3 years ago 5
In my opinion, his best song. Strong voice supporting equally emotional lyrical content. This and 14th Street are the stars of Want One.
worldismyashtray 3 years ago 5
with so many people posting their intimate experiences with this song what can i say... except, that if the Left can be united in one songk, one voice, one man who epitomizes a truly unconditional expression of love for life despite its strange cruelties, it is this person.
lapresdmididufaune 3 years ago 9
Wow !!!!!!!!!! I have nothing else to say.. wow!
LisaM54 3 years ago 6
I love this song so much and was worried that it might not work live. But i was wrong. It's so much more destabilized and destructive-sounding, and it's so powerful but in a different way from the studio version, which is a lot cleaner. This version really highlights the destructive side of the song, and I must say I am blown away.
johnguy152 3 years ago 3
agreed
auger54 3 years ago
WOW! Great tune. Thanks!
MamaMidler 3 years ago 3
Rufus is brilliant!!
monalisasmiles4you 3 years ago
Hooray for Crystal Meth! WOOO!....uh I mean Hooray for getting help! YAY!
JeremyUte 3 years ago 3
first time i hear this song. great songs!!! just what i would axpect from rufus.
liavav 3 years ago
one of the best songs ever.
briczar22 3 years ago 3
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life. I can barely listen to it without crying. It's really a sad song if you listen. But I adore Rufus anyway so I suppose I am partial. I also love "Barcelona" and his version of "Agnus Dei" Ahhhh Rufus we love you!!
PornorifficGirl 3 years ago 5
I love how it goes from beautiful love song . . . to epic ballad , and both parts still amazing , GENIUS .
gogoloko 3 years ago 3
Replaces Slideshow as my favorite R. Wainwright song. Absolute genius.
bh33devil1 3 years ago
One of Rufus' most brilliant achievements. What a legendary man he is...
Harriet123P 3 years ago 7
The key phrase is "what has happened to love". It's about man's inhumanity to man, and the anguish of incivility. Man.. it really hits home.
singray7 3 years ago 4
i dig it how he rocks this song. i wish he'd do more of the rock sound. very dramatic and beautiful!
sweetsaun 3 years ago 2
What is the REALLY about?
I don't understand... but a guy I like is listening to it a lot, what's it about??
lightpralin 3 years ago
Well you have to ask Rufus that ;)
But I thinks he sings about the drugs ( crystal meth ) As he says so himself.
Being so addicted that he feels abandoned and stranded... all alone.
But from my point off view, its about love.
Well more about heartache, all the downside of love. But thats my interpretation about this song when I hear it.
For me it's a very powerfull emotional song.
But there are more songs from him that can touch me very deeply. He is just amazing !
Whoester 3 years ago
I think it's about excess . . . and then the shitty after affects . . . And also about his friends . . . " Guardian Angels who left me stranded " . They let him get into the mess of his addiction without helping , or knowing he / they had a problem .
gogoloko 3 years ago
Classic!
upsticks4 3 years ago 3
this is my absolute favorite song of all time.
katiebeth24 3 years ago 2
this brings tears to my eye's.
Amazing, I love it !
Whoester 3 years ago 4
love him
nana89london 3 years ago
brilliant song!!
dermotoblong 3 years ago 2
I agree dermot ha ha
neil1963creed 3 years ago
Never heard that song before in my life, and now I love it. ♥♥
mhamilton123 3 years ago 4
This is so beautiful.
I would cry if I see this live.
glueku 3 years ago 4
I have loved Rufus since he came out with his fist cd.
murkey25 3 years ago
I love him too and I'm a 56 year old woman! You just can't help it can you, that face, that voice.
mrsfinknottle 3 years ago 3
I can't help it, I simply LOVE this man!!!
ps: I'm a girl :\ oh well
anonymus88 3 years ago 3
I saw him at Stubb's in Austin earlier this year...so amazing, so inspiring...with most of this band intact. Quite a character with cowboy hat from a local and hot pants. Such a great songwriter. Amazing
1txan 3 years ago
What is it about human nature that we applaud drug abuse. It kills so many great musicians.
Anyway,
I love this song. I love Rufus.
sistalinda 3 years ago
So is he off drugs now? i hope so, going to see him next week!! cant wait, he is the best!!
johnnydobsessed 3 years ago
i just read some of the other comments so i guess he is? hmm... oh well he is fantastic!!
johnnydobsessed 3 years ago
yeah, he quit, im not sure when, but i saw a video where he said he did
i love him <3!!
xxbeatlesxxgirl 3 years ago
yeah, elton john encouraged him to go to rehab, and he did! thankfully, would have hated it if he had ended up like amy winehouse is now - she needs an Elton John to help her into rehab (and staying there)! Lovely song btw
johnnydobsessed 3 years ago 2
I like the studio verson better with my headphones...it sounds amazing.
mem13857 3 years ago
This guy is not only a great singer.
I've seen him twice in Portugal and even got to meet him.
He's the best entertainer i've ever seen.
Go Rufus!
realskywalker 3 years ago 2
this performance is better than his studio version
Elton John encouraged him to go to rehab.
This song is basically telling us that: everyone needs support.
I love this song dearly
Thanks for this bitter knowlege Rufus!
maryomango 3 years ago
everything is gonna be ok.
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT IS HERE.
beeherenow 3 years ago 5
holy shit, what a wonderful performance! One of his best songs, just love the guy!
enirre90 3 years ago
What a performance. What a phenomenal performance.
aluisha 3 years ago
great song. i love the "look in her eyes" part.
melissav87 3 years ago 2
yeah i know what you mean
dermotoblong 3 years ago
bloody hell that was good!
agedchoirboy 3 years ago 4
OMG OMG OMG Thank you so much Rufus Wainwright is my hero and this is the best vid of this, one of my favorite songs
lalalafayette 3 years ago 2
One of my favourite songs ever.
vsherman 3 years ago 2
Wow...what a performance! He really gives it his all.
SkylerCrouse 3 years ago 4
oh boy! All good!
singray7 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
i unfortunately still think he is on drugs
it's too bad because he is so talented
NickyFontana 3 years ago
I wish I could sing that well on drugs!
Sashphoenix 3 years ago
Nononono... he's not still on drugs :)
halarofa 3 years ago
what a fucking song
dermotoblong 3 years ago 4
Ahhhh I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song!! Rufus Wainwright is just absolutely wonderful! I completely adore him.
PornorifficGirl 3 years ago 4
Good song. The second part of the song reminds me of radiohead
sinisterfw 3 years ago 2
i think this song sounds a million times better live, and i love the recorded version. so this version is basically amazing!
zutterbutter 3 years ago 4
Rufus, how can we all thank you for this music? I'm a 67-year-old fan who has awful things happen to me over the past 12 years. I've lost everyone I've loved to terrible deaths. It's like the world has vanished. But then last month I stumbled onto your music, totally out of the blue, and I feel so blessed. You speak to eternal truths with such depth, such honesty, such insight and such beauty. God bless you for being you. I feel I can breathe again.
waynebrasler 3 years ago 47
the gay messiah is coming, man.
robbybird 3 years ago 18
Amen!
taratimbs 3 years ago 3
i love this song. he really is wonderful live.
colbertnation401 3 years ago 2
is this an outtake from the fillmore show?
ThatHansonCover 3 years ago
absolutely class song soaring, meloncolic atmospheric...ehhh ive run out of adjectives
dermotoblong 3 years ago 5
Perhaps one of the most beautiful songs ever written?
Delphi333 3 years ago 15
You wouldn't get an argument from me :)
jaye230 3 years ago
a three day what?????
peachfizzy 4 years ago
a horrible 3 day ?? chrismentage? what? what did he say?
peachfizzy 4 years ago
Crystal-meth binge
Delphi333 4 years ago
lol
deepir 3 years ago
I think that this is one of the most beatiful songs, (and yes it make me cry too). This man knows love, and life, a true artist..brilliant and sexy....
dontgo21 4 years ago 5