Everybody Knows - Rufus Wainwright (No Interview)

[uzithrasha]

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[SimplyDoomed]

This is so sexy. He is channeling Bowie.

[sibsrock]

this guy understands alot about music , brilliant cha cha cha ,

[msm2you]

This is a wicked cha-cha.

[rabblevox1]

this is an unexpectedly good cover.

[rabblevox1]

@skiny145 TMI

[wronkth]

meh.  prefer leonard. not bad, but lacks gravity.

[UMASgirls]

Rufus just had a baby with Leonard Cohen's daughter, Lorca!!

[syngar99]

wow he fagged it up, and he's prancing all over the stage, poor leonard.

[mrboitoi2u]

@syngar99 only proves that if it is well written it will be universally appealing. Many of the great song writers were fags.. and their songs were sung by hetrosexuals

[syngar99]

@mrboitoi2u although this is not appealing.

[IoEstasCedonta]

@mrboitoi2u Tell that to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

[GZA673]

@syngar99 why would you say poor Leonard. He's not the one whos homophobic. you are

[XthatsrightX]

@GZA673

Homophobes are afraid of homos, not repulsed by them. Maybe you should pick up a dictionary or two.

There is nothing wrong with pointing out that this song certainly sounds like a drag queen routine when he does it. Maybe the only one in serious denial here is you... just possibly.

[MarshPark]

Screened the 1994 film Exotica for Betty tonight. I haven't seen it since it's theater release. This Leonard Cohen song has a prominent place in the movie. That lead me to various versions including Rufus'. He is such a dynamic performer, he really gives this song life. Also See Cohen's version. The co-writer of this song is R&B singer Sharon Robinson. I think I like her version best.

[ryzardini]

linda!

[chrisadria1]

I never get tired of watching this fabulous version of Leonard Cohen's iconic song.

[SnapeKid]

God, he's pretty...

[HyperMushrooms]

*0:28 for Doctor Evil... sorry!

[HyperMushrooms]

PRESS LIKE if at 0:29 you thought you saw Doctor Evil playing trumpet.

In all seriousness, I love this. Wainwright's cover is better than the original.

[TheMrsrw]

i always feel martha ruins the songs when she sings with rufus. They have different styles. She just sounds and looks constipated.

[bb03853588]

@TheMrsrw I totally agree on this. I hated every song they sing togather.

[primsaw]

Amazing song and Rufus has a fabulous voice.

[Susan2daye]

Well, I for one liked this interpretation of Leonard Cohen's song.

[leejaimeson]

gorgeously throw-away, chic.

[RGMorgan]

@skiny145 I can see that you're really aroused by Mr. Wainwright's sexy voice

[danipj]

He's eating a box of chocolates and wears a long tail rose on the neck.

[ElleFoufolle]

oh he sings so pretty and he looks so beatifull!

[ubub1]

Great version

[catalunarocks]

it looks like he's really having a good time singing this. he is so truly fabulous. it was kinda a wierd sped up cover of Cohen's song but I liked it i love anything Rufus puts hips lips too....he's so rad! I like how he isn't afraid to express himself...I feel so sorry for straight dudes in our society, they can never let loose and have fun and be themselves, express yourself!

[findmeacrysallis]

love it!

[motionphoto]

i like rufus, but this is awful compared to the original

[Duoggle]

When I first heard this version it reminded me of an old jazz standard called "Puttin' on the Ritz". It is a brassy big band sound. Checking out other work by Rufus I discovered he does a version of "Puttin' on the Ritz". I don't care who he has sex with, I think he is great and a great interpreter of Cohen's work.

[kriimuline]

I prefer this version to Leonard Cohen's in spite of the fact that Cohen is the author of this (very good) song.

When Leonard sings it, it is resigned, even a bit sad song.

When Rufus sings, it's cynical, satiric and a bit cruel. A song with hard edge. (I'm femal, have 2 kids.)

[annoula8919]

Totally agree with you. I think a genius interpretation. And bea142, thanks for posting but i DO mind your little comments... :)

[waitronunit41]

@annoula8919 What was up with those comments? I don't get that. This is a phenomenal version of this song. Like Cohen says, the Wainwrights are keeping his music alive. They are doing it beautifully too.

[I3e4tRiZ]

I prefer this version and i think every Leonard's song is better if Rufus sing it =)

[OnyxKing332]

we're not gay he just sings better and for u cnrsrc go and fuck urself

[OnyxKing332]

i love this song when he sings it and for the people that say he lisps is because hes gay but i have nothing against that its funny at the end his mom says eh! ROFL!

[OnyxKing332]

rufas is way better

[BeneathTuesdayGrl]

His voice is a bit nasal.

[cnrsrc]

rufus fans are talking about that he sings this song better than Leonard Cohen. Go and and fuck yourselves fuckin idiot gays...

[cnrsrc]

it sucks. l.cohen sings this song better

[Queendrakula]

Rufus is great, Leonard is great...

Cool song...

[Ooorsee]

Yes...but I think Rufus is a little bit better then Leonard! :D

[sipie1969]

rufus is so sexy it's unreal

[aineloves123]

an....d unfair for us ladies-so out of reach

[sipie1969]

yes but we can dream!

[DistractedAgain]

Well...I really found it enjoyable! :)

[isabelalaaa]

You guys suck,

I think his version is very good!

You can't compare it whit Leonard Cohen but I like it!

[matyagriffioen]

People think, when they like Leonard Cohen, that they know something of music.

if I may quote Cohen: the Wainwright's bring my music to life.

This is one of the best versions I heard of the song.

[freyjam]

I find it really funny when people go on and on about how he's butchered this and ruined Cohen's statement when you consider that Leonard loves what the Wainwrights do with his songs

[123naive]

The other video was better!

[Hairymaineguy]

a song like any work of art is a subjective thing. I like Rufus' rendition makes sense. People feign ignorance so they can keep enjoying themselves sometimes at the expense of others. I think Rufus plays the part of a court jester here instead of a sullen man who sits in the dark which is another way you can take it.

[matgood929]

its like a bad version of a reno nevada lounge act. it disgraces this song! try youtube searching concrete blondes live version of this song. johnette gives the lyrics justice.

to each his own, but this is simply garbage. especially when u consider he likles leonard cohen.

[greenslashpurple]

I never knew I was gay.. till I heard this rendition.

[theshures]

bahaha, this made me laugh out loud!

[beckware]

butchered the song !!!!!!!! bravo

[ozbrats]

Camp...vamp...this lady is a tramp! Work it Rufus!

[greenslashpurple]

This is the apex of my musical education.

[sdws17]

I declare this annoying. Feed me your thumbs downs of vengeance!

[davgell]

although i have , as a rule, always found the original versions of songs to be the best, there are some very brilliant covers as well. are you suggesting a blanket statement that covers are all bad simply because they are not the original?

[sdws17]

no, I just think it's the case here.

[shutterflie]

I agree. This song is too dirt-tough, rel-world, to bee a tango-esque song. I love Rufus, but this just isn't cutting it for me. However, I adore his rendition of "Hallelujah".

[paggy004]

he make a different way of this song but I like it! Funny~

[sp45ih]

I hate this guy's voice. This song should always be sung in a deep hypmotizing voice, not this stupid horrible highpitched unsexy voice. And he sounds so damn lazy. FUCK THIS GUY. He sings like a WIMP. Fuck him for doing this to a great great song.

[dave62nick]

Everybody knows a hater.

[franstrani]

I've always loved Leonard Cohen's version but this is just mindblowing. Rufus is so damn sexy singing this, I can't stop watching. Is he really gay? Shame.

[JoanneSandyJustine]

There are things that everybody knows.

[FinanceGal]

Timely lyrics: "The war is over, the good guys lost, the game is fixed, the poor stay poor and the rich get rich, the boat is leaking, the captain lied.." Could be about the Bush Administration....

[waynebrasler]

Okay. Never enough. As for Rufus being awkward. Well, if brilliance is awkward, gee, I guess our boy is. I can live with it, can't you?

[FredericaBimble]

Everytime I saw Rufus Wainwright playing live on TV over here in the UK, I immediately didn't warm to him until I saw an interview where he came across as so sexy and with a filthy mind. He is so sexy.....

[FredericaBimble]

panakuken: Research has just shown what most of us already know, men who are 'straight' and are so adamant about hating homosexual men get turned on by looking at nude images of men. In fact, in test studies, straight women were turned on by any kind of sexual image and gay men were obviously turned on by men, straight men who do not tell the world how they 'hate fags were turned on by pictures of women but the men who were homophobic were turned on by images of men! Be careful with your words.

[VORTlCE]

I really prefer the Concrete Blonde's version.

[drossq]

i'm a gay man and this is my favorite song about coming out

[killerpeas]

why do people think there cool for putting negative comments on here?

if you dont like it, dont watch it

[JNugent74]

this really sucks.

[incantesima]

i liked the end...

[SiaraMarie2]

im pretty sure that you got "that guy" mixed up with yourself.

[stuarts2]

I love Rufus and love this Cohen song.  But sung like a torch song? Yikes!

[Janellybellybean]

I love this song and Rufus, but this is actually the first time I've seen what he looks like on stage.. its actually pretty weird... I prefer to just listen.

[SiaraMarie2]

him on stage is hott babies. this guy is awesome!

[Nottmbloke1]

A great rendition of this song. The world is a richer place for Rufus

[SoFiAna23]

i love it!!! :)

[Zirolia]

He's not trying to do it like the original, he makes his own version of it.....

And I also like Cohens version best, but I can apprecaite this too, Rufus is a great singer.

[housepiglet]

Wonderful! Rufus is God :) Thanks v. much indeed for posting.

[hanfordbombshell]

I don't know who I'm more in love with... Rufus or YOU for making the fabulous ending even... fabulous-er!!

[AlexandriaM]

LOL, the end of the video! I love you.

[polumer]

HE got It !!!

[sallyrover]

Beautiful, dynamic version that adds a sly sexual element to what "Everybody Knows." Why be dogmatic!? The original versions will be on this planet for generations because it's timeless material, but Rufus does a fantastic job of making this song his for a few rousing minutes! I watched the movie last night once--and this song three times in a row! I came to it for the Cohen and the Nick Cave, but thought Rufus stold the show with 3 good, diverse takes on 3 great songs.

[byrdseyeview1]

I love this!!!! He adds a real new dimension to the song with his style & humor. Leonard is right - he & Martha are really bringing his music to life. Great!!!

[michalbuchanan]

"shining article of the past."

That line really drives me mad, I don't know if he fucked up or did it intentionally, but for me it's the lowpoint of the performance. The original line has a lot better flow.

[byrdseyeview1]

Oddly enough, the soundtrack CD associated with this movie clip from 'I'm Your Man' has a different version & he does that line correctly - artefact. There are 2 versions of all the songs & some show up in the ones chosen for the dvd portion, while others were chosen for the soundtrack cd - go figure! Must have been a couple performances & they took the ones they wanted for each. Bugs me though because they left Hallelujah off of the soundtrack & I've not heard it done quite the same ever...

[tezzagamer]

Wow he really gayed this up didnt he?

[bea142]

Actually the song is really good.

Rufus Wainright too.

It's just, rufus wainright + the song + the moves that is awkward...

But i still love it :P

[MrEllenwork]

@bea142

the awkwardness adds to it... God I love him!

[Mixxxer5677]

Oh actually I should have closed the window after the warning...yeh...difinately...I should've...ok help me i'm kinda freaked out :-|

[Mixxxer5677]

Y'as-tu bus avant de chanter ça?

[XxemoxqueenxX]

BÉA NON!!!!

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