If the Indigo Girls provided the soundtrack for my first true love relationship, this was THE song I'd listen to in all those happy/goofy young love moments.. I haven't listened to it in ages, and even though the emotions were fresh over a decade ago, I find myself traveling back in time - in part kicking and screaming, and in part running as fast as I can. Unfortunately for me, Land of Canaan ended up defining what we had,.. Thanks for the memories!
i told my girlfriend i loved the indigo girls. ( im a guy). she didnt get em. but she got us front row center to see them at some park in chicago. it was amazing the only thing that could top that is seeing them a third time.
Man, I'm a guy who loves the Indigo Girls, too. Your girlfriend didn't get them; I'll go you one better -- my ex had never HEARD of them. LOL. They are fanyastic songwriters & singers.
Emily Saliers is my favorite poet. After 20 years of listening to the Girls I am still wildly passionate and hugely surprised when I watch her up on that stage. Wow.
This song really speaks to me. I know everyone has their own interpretation, but for me the lyric "the hardest to learn was the least complicated" is about coming out of the closet. The hardest thing I ever had to learn was the simplest thing ever--that I am who I am and there's no reason to try to change it. I love the Indigo Girls and am so grateful that they were there to help me get through such a critical time in my life.
hardest to learn being the least complicated?-how infinitely true. i'll adopt it for a bit: my-own-private-idaho-couplet. visual depictions in which it's anchored are mmmmmmmmm just-so too.
I've been listening to this song way before I was a teenager. I am 21 now, and even to this day this song gets to me. I never get tired of hearing it. Much love to the Indigo Girls.
A great song from a great album. I had also never seen this, what a clever and funny (I think) video.
How is it that such an incredible group never got the attention they deserved? Much love for IG and their beautiful harmonies and subtly brilliant songwriting!
The Indigo Girls saved the 90s! I can't imagine the decade without The Girls! They single-handedly changed the way I listen/listened to music, and I am much richer for it! Thanks for posting this!
If the Indigo Girls provided the soundtrack for my first true love relationship, this was THE song I'd listen to in all those happy/goofy young love moments.. I haven't listened to it in ages, and even though the emotions were fresh over a decade ago, I find myself traveling back in time - in part kicking and screaming, and in part running as fast as I can. Unfortunately for me, Land of Canaan ended up defining what we had,.. Thanks for the memories!
Finegan281 2 years ago
yup love this song...
bchgngr 2 years ago
love Indigo Girls!
Jackytownie 2 years ago
There a a few cool guys here as well as all the gorgeous dykes, love Indigo Girls!
SmileFromBehind 2 years ago
i told my girlfriend i loved the indigo girls. ( im a guy). she didnt get em. but she got us front row center to see them at some park in chicago. it was amazing the only thing that could top that is seeing them a third time.
dammitsthename 2 years ago
Dump'er dude.
monkeyboy4746 2 years ago
Man, I'm a guy who loves the Indigo Girls, too. Your girlfriend didn't get them; I'll go you one better -- my ex had never HEARD of them. LOL. They are fanyastic songwriters & singers.
kenpored 2 years ago
i haven't heard this song in a long while. I love this song because it made me think and i always try to figure out what was the least compilcated.
japanesefreak10anime 2 years ago
what can be said they are the best they mak eu think
benthalo111 2 years ago
Maybe it's just me but that was not a mandolin playing. Great track though
sogreidhm 2 years ago
The words remind me of a friend that I used to spend a great deal of time with but can't anymore. How I wish I could.
utpunkster 3 years ago
Emily Saliers is my favorite poet. After 20 years of listening to the Girls I am still wildly passionate and hugely surprised when I watch her up on that stage. Wow.
tulanedyke 3 years ago
This song really speaks to me. I know everyone has their own interpretation, but for me the lyric "the hardest to learn was the least complicated" is about coming out of the closet. The hardest thing I ever had to learn was the simplest thing ever--that I am who I am and there's no reason to try to change it. I love the Indigo Girls and am so grateful that they were there to help me get through such a critical time in my life.
shauninfl28 3 years ago 6
sung it through the hole thing
morningpeace 3 years ago
I hope someone values those that question.
I'm not innocent or spectacular - i question...
sicandbored 3 years ago
I really like this song, and the video!! =3
I know this is going to be such a duh-moment when I found out but... What, exactly, was the easiest thing to learn? =/ Love?
SlitherGirl 3 years ago
the least complicated...letting your soulmate go.
mista142 3 years ago
Ooh...
Thanks. ^^
SlitherGirl 3 years ago
Love this record. One of the 90's best. James Taylor's influence can be heard all over this.
angusthethird 3 years ago
the majority of this was composited in Adobe After Effects, I know, I was involved, impressive if you know how feeble computers were in 1994.
Awesome song! The past sucks, forget it, I want to go home, it's over!
imagemangler 3 years ago 2
ma dolin
Dogfoodsa 4 years ago
hardest to learn being the least complicated?-how infinitely true. i'll adopt it for a bit: my-own-private-idaho-couplet. visual depictions in which it's anchored are mmmmmmmmm just-so too.
hermetickuan 4 years ago 2
(background singers wail)
LOVE it! such an awesome video for one of the greatest songs!
this is usually the soundtrack in my head - yea!
a+e=ig
skipp7 4 years ago
I've been listening to this song way before I was a teenager. I am 21 now, and even to this day this song gets to me. I never get tired of hearing it. Much love to the Indigo Girls.
MegamiAkuhei 4 years ago 3
Me too :-)
rohini1986 3 years ago
Best song of the 90's...Thes two ladies can write and sign it.
jakerandall123 4 years ago
A great song from a great album. I had also never seen this, what a clever and funny (I think) video.
How is it that such an incredible group never got the attention they deserved? Much love for IG and their beautiful harmonies and subtly brilliant songwriting!
bookhouse88 4 years ago
Love.
Jelloeyessuck 4 years ago
One of the best songs ever written.
jakerandall123 4 years ago
Man, GREAT stuff. I can't get enough...
okashi79 4 years ago
totally.. i am a HUGE IG fan (over 35 shows, etc.) how come this is the FIRST time i am seeing this? very cool. thanks for posting.
tannercr 4 years ago
Amy & Emily have done it again - They have proved they are the best!
I could listen for days.....
Robin - NY
BestKacFan 4 years ago
great video. I lent this album to my partner and she won't give it back!
1foreignaffair 4 years ago
Could hear it all day long.Love it.Great song.Thx for posting.
sascha1352 4 years ago
great video! i wish i knew how to play the guitar.
akosialawi 4 years ago
Emily
ferriswheel2 4 years ago
I am in love with these people!
TexasTootsie 4 years ago
Brilliant! Absolutely, Brilliant! It Gave Me Wings!
I AM DAN
Dad103 5 years ago
there's something very gertrude stein-ish about the use of words here. it's neat. not to mention that the whole video is excellent;)
ccmia 5 years ago
awesome!! saw them in concert a few years ago. must see!
crown32822 5 years ago
The Indigo Girls saved the 90s! I can't imagine the decade without The Girls! They single-handedly changed the way I listen/listened to music, and I am much richer for it! Thanks for posting this!
jimmyeightysix 5 years ago
True Poets!!!!
seasekp 5 years ago
i've liked this song from their album RETROSPECTIVE, but loved it even more because of this COOL video.
mjsc4jk 5 years ago
always have loved the song, loved the vid even more, this is COOL!!!
mjsc4jk 5 years ago
this is the coolest Indigo Girls video. Not only is it cool, you can actually learn to play this song on guitar by watching this video.
towanda1200 5 years ago
love this vid
McDumbles 5 years ago