Melissa Etheridge - Refugee

[theredandbluealbums]

I love her too. Such inspirational lyrics. Especially in this song <3

[etsmom1217]

yeahhhhhh....hawwt. my favorite rocker!!!!

[ButchesLoveThis]

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[pdfmcgarry]

This is one of those covers that out shines the original.

[OneGoalOneMission]

i wish i could sing like her.

[lilmystic7]

awesome version of the Tom Petty song..you rock girl

[UndercoverCracker]

It's her song now... 

[dabomblmd]

shes bad ass !!!!



[MsEminem2121]

I've never heard the original song, and I don't want to <3

[vapride2004]

Clevage! :P

[stillwaterrn]

nice!

[xenatsq]

I think she is beautiful. And has a great voice. She could sing anything~ Wish I had her newest cd.

[HerGuardianAngel1991]

I think this song is absolutely great.

She puts more feeling to it, in my opinion.

This song inspires me. :)

[BJOYCETRENT]

I love Tom Petty & Melissa Etheridge, doesn't bother me to hear her sing his song, love her voice.

[thisismine666]

I don't like people telling me how I should live , If I want to live like a refugee I will , Its my choice , so fuck you Melissa Etheridge!

[tim60s321]

HATE ADS GETTING IN THE WAY

[5henangn]

AMAZING cover \m/\ m/

[stephyP89]

WOW...Sorry Melissa I would rather hear Good ole' Tom petty sing this song....just sayin!

[sasja1971]

Great! Nice hair due! :)

[cookies207207]

Oh god just shut the fuck up mellisa. this is the most pathetic, cheesy video I've ever seen. Grow the hell up

[maxzimie]

@cookies207207 are you okay? I mean, everyones entitled to there own opinion, but should it be THAT aggressive?

[maxzimie]

@cookies207207 btw I do like it (A) it´s cute

[obcflife97]

@cookies207207 dude chill the fuck out it's not like she's killing anyone

[IsCoolSilke]

Can someone tell me what this song is about???

[SenorMoofer]

@IsCoolSilke Song is written about ABC records corruption, in trying to sell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers record contract under the table without the bands knowledge to MCA records. The whole album Damn the torpedoes is set from the same tone of the what the record company did to the band!

[Fact972]

Great Song. I always liked her music and voice. On the other note after watching this Video I wonder would she be like.. a Drag King ?

Also if you see the Tom Patty's video virsion of this song You can tell that He could be Her girl friend and She could be His Boyriend. lol...:) Looked like it.

[MegPostle]

@Fact972

I wouldn't call her a Dark King she had very long lady styled hair until she had cancer and lost it all and as far as I know she has kept it short since

[candythrower]

@Fact972 HELL ....NO!

[Thaliacs]

Melissa has always been one of my favorite singers.

[MegaLoLiPoPo]

@kyjav and @Jo5646 what's your problem? it's a good song and when you dislike it don't hear it!! i hate persons the komment shit -.-

she's a good singer and songwriter and her life was heavy!!! with this song she's processed her cancer.... don't write shit on youtube... read her biography an wikipedia an than you understand her... and her musik......

greats ina

[KewlHandLuke74]

Love Melissa. Not digging the cover.. Sorry.  Petty had so much more quiet anger that came exploding out like it was supposed to. This is just petty. LOL Don't get me wrong, she wails, but it's not got the right intensity or guitar.

[JumpnCflash]

Only a Melissa Etheridge fan would say her verion of Refugee is better then the orginal. If you know music and aren't bias you wouldn't be a fan of her cover. It really sux and the video sux a hundred times more. Why in the world is she under the bed singing to the dust mites and why is she singing to the TV anchorman? Even funnier is the News Anchorman singing the chorus back to her!!! LOL I am not hating on Melissa. She is a Hall Of Fame musician but even HOF's makes mistakes with covers

[aleale6932]

@JumpnCflash you know, I was Tom Petty fan before I became Melissa fan... so... I love his music, but as I said before... I can't listen his version anymore.

[MsEminem2121]

@JumpnCflash Oh my god. Shut the fuck up. I hate all the god damn trolls on YouTube. Who cares if people think this is better than the original? Why does it matter if they're Melissa Etheridge fans? I'm not a huge Melissa Etheridge fan, and I think its better than the original. I like some of her songs I'm just not a huge fan. But who gives a fuck if people like her? Don't be mad because you're a loser with no life and she's more famous than you'll ever be times 100.

[JumpnCflash]

@MsEminem2121 You must have poor comprehension because you missed the whole point I was making. You know what I hate? I really hate stupid people who try to act intelligent. It really makes you sound like a dumb ass! Saying you're stupid is like saying this video and song sucks! It's my opinion and the constitution covers my freedom of speech. By the way, the only troll you see in the one that stares back at you in the mirror!

[rose124950]

I saw her do this in concert....this song kicks ass.....better than the original

[TheSinisterKitty]

This is better than the original. I love the original.

[prettykiray]

even in short hair she's smokin hot...

[tt0494]

I've probably given this video 1/3 of its views.

I looooooove you Melissa.<3

[EmInEmThEbEsTrApPeR1]

lol i love how the ppl on the TV are singing along......

[tt0494]

12 people are living like refugees.

[tt0494]

girl, please grow your hair back out.

[mohawkafied]

@tt0494

this is an old video from just after her chemo for breast cancer... her hair has grown out.

[kenobigirliz]

She's a survivor, wonderful, talented, and honestly one of the best musicians I have ever heard in my life. Live on Melissa!

[europeintheworld]

Is incredible,any style works great on her,rock,country.She know exactly which direction to take and she makes it perfectly! Man i really LOVE her.And this song has a very special meaning to my life,she is a total inspiration.

[deejaycinnamon]

sing it mama! damn, I LOVE this woman, dont think there is anything she CANT do!

[eddiekfan007]

it is difficult to listen to Petty's version now...  She kicked his A** on this one!

[prettykiray]

her songs are not that popular in the malls..but she is really what we can call a serious ARTIST..a real passionate singer

[eddiekfan007]

@prettykiray

her songs are not popuar in the malls??? WTF is that, an insult totally or what??? she is no Tiffany ditz! who cares about some Barbie doll chicks, Melissa Etheridge is a musician, songwriter, singer and oh so much more... She is a career musician... What land are you living in girl?? Did the prince in shining armour rescue yet??

[prettykiray]

@eddiekfan007 hey I didnt insult ..dont say that WTF??? IM a huge fan of her..WTF you're saying??? you have to understand what others wrtting before you comment YOU FREAK..... I said its a rare writting ..that all POP songs that we hear everyday..UNDERSTAND??? YOU freak---Im a huge fan of melissa etheridge you weirdo.. Fuck yourself

[Merigoldie]

I might always be in love with this woman.

[smashedpretty]

i sing this song with my band... and it fucking rocks... and now i realise it more like this version than the feckin Tom Petty version.... the bridge bit ROCKS in this version. This whole version ROCKS.

[xNightWolf]

Best version ever ^^

[gorgeoustxwoman]

Damn!!!! I LOVE how she does this song. I bet Tom does too.

[leafhater1]

great job

[leafhater1]

angry lesbian

[prettykiray]

@leafhater1 but sooo cool and she rocks!!!! she played guitar like nobody can do..

[bleuwinterwolf]

This song was a powerful influence when I was feeling powerless and I made one of the biggest decisions in my life. You helped me know that I could handle anything and everything that happens. Thank you, Ms. Etheridge. You changed my life, and now I truly do feel free!

[iDIEforTHEhachet]

my song...she is so beautiful and talented and smart and flirty and funny she is so amazing regardless of wat anyone else says

[lilkush909]

she does the best covers ever. lolololol

[ChristineWism]

Great Video!!

[errancoppes]

is there something wrong with me if i like have a love obession with this woman

[prettykiray]

@errancoppes nothings wrong with you --like me we just admire her sooo much like obssesed ones hehehe..me too i kept replaying her videos..i kept watching--and i kept playing in my I-pod

[TheKittic]

@errancoppes was about to write the same thing!!

[iDIEforTHEhachet]

@errancoppes naw girl your just like me ^_^

[netguardian92]

1:18 Wtf :D

I like the video and the music anyway. =]

[SpikedWaters]

@netguardian92 It has happened before.

[droopy12able]

Special....spiritual

[bckm54]

GREAT!

[kamacazi8]

make your own cover...

[nadavh4]

AMAZING SONG bad video

[Jo5646]

she killed my love for Tom Petty... I just can't listen to his version any more.... Melissa rooooocks!!!!

[xxxshadowsoul13xxx]

@Jo5646 i know me too

[fromthip81]

@Jo5646 Hey everyone is entitled to their opinion Melissa's version is more accoustic where as Petty's is more rock oreinted.

[Elphie3000]

@Jo5646 LOL Tom who?? Hahahaha!!

[charmer909]

she so rocks she my girl

[TinkerLynne]

i have been listening to melissa since i was young and im 19 now and still love her :)

[TinkerLynne]

@TinkerLynne when I found out she had cancer I cried so much!

[lyndia86]

i like

[nikkiack]

Love Tom Pettys version of this, but she did such a great job with this!!!!

[fenderdre]

Whahaha, what the fuck is this??

i never seen such a crappy video, but a nice cover though...

[Bojar92]

She looked much more prettier with long hears i think, but anyway its actually quite amazing cause she isnt young anymore i mena she is lot after 40 and she still got this something and she still has amazing voice.

[jenwiehl]

@Bojar92 She was getting chemo for breast cancer at the time of this video, which is why the short hair. 

[Guigtarhrictab]

Nice guitar, and what a great vocalist Melissa is.

[Jonatalie1976]

She is ...so amazing, it is really hard to find words to describe how wonderfull she is...

[arimababy]

such heartfelt lyrics.. great song

[dogstwelve]

hot as hell

[NC28001]

I love her version of this!!!!

[Amazing1000ful]

Two songs she never put on any album

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Good Enough and

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[kattypop1976]

I love this song, all her songs speak to me.... Melissa Etheridge is AWESOME.....

[MsHorsepainter]

@kattypop1976

Thank TOM PETTY for the song!

[pmpm555]

great rocker's voice and nice riffs, what more do you need.

[pmpm555]

I don't like this version I LOVE it !!!!!!!!!

[piouno]

I'm crazy about that song and.. Singer :-) ! I really enjoy the way she sings that Tom Petty's song.. GREAAAT !

Nath from France

[rockerita1valenciana]

me encanta esta cancionn!! me llena de animos de hacer algo.. aunq todavia no logro descifrar qué.. la seguire escuchando x D...

[mpower6428]

a cover that "might" actually be better then the original. i guess its arguable, but that says alot about "just a cover"... does it not?

[TheGreeneyes1212]

just saw her last nite in person!!!! bad ass chick!! she knows how to put on a show thats for sure! so worth the money!! FEARLESS LOVE CONCERT!! 2010

[dreamertonite]

FAIL 

[nancypunk1989]

Oh my God what a woman! Come to nancy ;D Uhm and yeah I also like the song btw ;DD

[bbuell2724]

ruined a perfectly great song, she killed it

[xxlette08xx]

she looks hot in this one........i love melissa etheridge

[kyjav]

I hate nothing more than folks trying to cover classic songs. But you have made this one even better than the original! Congrats! Damn...that is the way the song should have been sung. You kick ass!

[fmc1948]

@kyjav you got that right best version I have heard

[souldcr1]

Well, Melissa's short hair cut which is part of the result of fighting cancer looks awesome. If you're out there MLE......we all know your musics rocks, and you love your locks, but lady......You are rockin' that hair cut!!!! Short looks hot on you. :)

[ChukchaChan]

aw :)

[dsefton88]

She is great went through cancer and everything. Reason her hair is so short I think...

[HarlowJewelryCFBD]

@dsefton88 Well, she's a lesbian, too... and typically, they wear their hair like that. lol. I'm trying not to be offensive here. 

[anehtannyl]

@HarlowJewelryCFBD I'm neither a cancer patient, nor a lesbian, and I've kept my hair half an inch to an inch long for years now. It's easier to maintain, cooler in hot weather, and you don't get disgusting hair all over the place. :\

[HarlowJewelryCFBD]

@anehtannyl This is why I've thankfully said: "and typically... wear their [lesbians] hair like that. I hope you don't think I'm ignorant.....

[anehtannyl]

@HarlowJewelryCFBD Not ignorant per say. But I think it was definitely not the most intelligent thing in the world to essentially make the jump from short hair to lesbian. Why does that have to be an explanation? Why can't she just WANT to have her hair short? Hair has nothing to do with sexuality, and shouldn't automatically connect to it at all.

[HarlowJewelryCFBD]

@anehtannyl Yeah... I'm sorry if I may have offended you. It was a wrong choice of words...

[NCDiverDwn]

@anehtannyl In Melissa's case, the lesbianism came long before the short hair. She came out many, many years ago. I think she was very courageous to perform while undergoing chemotherapy, and, well, I've been a fan of her sexy renditions of her own and other people's music for over 20 years now. As for her orientation, she's said many times that she believes she was born gay. Hey, she's an amazing artist - what else matters?

[SilenzeEmberly]

@anehtannyl First of all, she didn't cut her hair because she is a lesbian, she has admitted that she was a lesbian a long, long, long time ago. Second, the reason she has/d short hair was because of the chemo she had for her breast cancer. Chemotherapy makes your hair fall out.

[anehtannyl]

@SilenzeEmberly You obviously haven't read my posts at all, let alone carefully enough to comprehend any of what I said. If you had, you would realize by attacking ME you're attacking someone trying to DISPROVE the short hair = lesbian myth. So yeah. /ignorance please, and re-read that.

[mtagliari]

@anehtannyl @SilenzeEmberly| I know manny girls that are not homosexuals and shaves her hairs....

[anehtannyl]

@mtagliari Thank you for being redundant.

[sportyfemme64]

only Melissa can remake a classic this well.

[nancyvermoortel]

xxxxxxx



[NativeMusician]

Maybe it's because Tom Petty wasn't from my generation (I'm 15) but Melissa does this song soooo much better in my opinion. I can listen to it over and over for hours. One day I'll be making music with her in mind. She's my total idol.

[QwertyJew]

also, what a terrible actor..

[QwertyJew]

fucking lesbian, ruining a great song

[JumpnCflash]

OMG she killed this song... Melissa, you butchered a great song and this video is pretty lame like your attempt to cover the song...

[chicagowarrior4u]

melissa is a great entertainer and sings from the heart

[aveuch]

best break up song ever!

[TheSassytiger]

awesome in every way!!

[sumkat69]

My all time fave singer... This song reminds me of my ex cause she's afraid to come out of the closet....

[klkenehan]

Totally Awesome Rocker!!!!

[KLASandSAS]

love it!! genius

[singingbabe26]

Melissa Etheridge is an awesome singer and song writer

[gorgeoustxwoman]

I LOVE Melissa's cover of this great song. She ROCKS IT, big time.

[GrinWicz]

I truly don't know how I couldn't hear this song sooner! I'm so mad at myself. This song is absolutely brilliant! <3

[jeandawson65]

Very nicely done! looking great ! sounding awesome!

[dolitsa]

i love her

[trouserskittensol]

Why is it that the commercial doesn't lag, but the video I actually want to watch does?? Vevo, you make no sense!!

[kyjav]

As someone who cannot imagine someone covering this song, I have to say it is amazing. She puts a bluesy edge to it and it is awesome. Incredible!

[columbusrich]

great cover!

[Kyra17]

I do like this more then tom's version. I hear this song ever night at work it rocks

[Gunstar1701]

I like Melissa's version better than Petty's.

[brandywinevalentine]

This song was so exactly what I needed to hear tonight.

[MsJokerz1]

she cant sing

no offence!!

[Gunstar1701]

@MsJokerz1 Right. That's why she has massive CD sales and sells out stadiums all over; because she can't sing.

[dsl309570]

@MsJokerz1

can you?

[axltyler]

I've always loved her voice. Didn't know she was going to cover Tom Petty. Very cool.

[zelhusker]

oh wow! She is an outstanding artist and a very brave woman. I wish her all the best and look forward to seeing her in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. She deserves it!

[aliboojones]

@zelhusker She be will in the hall of fame very soon. She can be put on the balot to be inducted in three years That how long she been making music. That go to be so cool when she gets in.

[imachildofthe80s8089]

this is a bit lighter than Tom P@ H's hard rocker from 1979, nonetheless it's a great revival. Never knew she covered it but glad I know now. See what I find when all I put in is a artist's name, you get treated to the ones you loved,...and then some as great you didn't even know existed!

[kchantep]

She's great!!!!! LOVE her voice!

[ChristineCMT]

Tom petty <3

[indigo11274]

Although not the best thing to say, I think her bout with cancer made her a better, stronger singer and probably person. She is my hero, both for her fight and for her family. She's one of the most family oriented people. I love reading stories about her, her lover and kids! Great woman!

[imachildofthe80s8089]

@indigo11274 she truly is. So nice to see her happy with a rewarding partner(both mutual) and with the kids she'd always wanted to have. And yes I believe the cancer made her stronger. She did always kinda remind me of the rocker Janis Joplin from 60's...think god Melissa didn't wreck herself to death though.

[jerramy]

Crappy video, she has an amazing voice that goes beyond this stupid video. Just try listening to this while youre driving nights on the road. Great stuff! Keeps you going....

[sjllow1]

Melissa is nothing short of AMAZING

[arix547]

You are the greatest artist every Melissa!!!

[blackleather1969]

I didn't even know this song had a video!

[kochubey1096]

ok sorry people ,who love this singer,about saying that she is a man, i only thought that and i liked the song.

[DieNadi007]

i love her!she´s my personal god :D

[kochubey1096]

i thought it was a man

[KimBa026]

@kochubey1096 LOL

[kochubey1096]

hehe, i thought why is he wearing make up, but then finally realized its a women :)

[KimBa026]

muhaha.. you made me laugh.. xD

[TallyRJamaica]

@kochubey1096 lol but guys wear makeup too

[kochubey1096]

@TallyRJamaica ohh guys doo, haha ok :P

[andxiao]

She rocks!

[chicagowarrior4u]

@andxiao melissa is a great entertainer and sings from the heart let the rainbows shine bright