Serena Ryder - Sisters Of Mercy

[zddaavvee]

This is great, does she cover any other LC?

[BigMarty5721]

I'm a big Leonard Cohen fan from way back. This version is the best I've heard of this song. Way to go Serena!

[DAILEYericCaryUSA]

Why does this girl hate Leonard Cohen?

[Selwyn956]

She is a graduate from my school :)

[Colombuscircle]

Quelle merveilleuse jeune femme! quelle voix extraordinaire! Elle sublime une des plus belles chansons de Leonard Cohen! je dois reconnaître que c'est la première fois que j'accepte une interprétation d'une oeuvre de L Cohen par un/une autre avec autant de conviction. Et puis tellement d'énergie se dégage d'elle. Elle communique tant de gaieté et de gentillesse, une telle joie se lit sur sur son visage. La plus belle pépite canadienne, une de plus venant d'un des plus beaux pays du monde, p

[valport1]

Some hearts feel so hugely, they have to sing. What a grand and beautiful voice, and gift shared - to all involved, thanks

[billyboy19742004]

i dunno how old she is but for sure less than 10 years ago i should've been arrested for what i'm thinnin right now

[LiteracyLabyrinth]

THIS IS A FASCINATING VERSION - SO ORIGINAL AND HEART FELT

[treehugger99999]

God (or lack thereof) bless Leonard Cohen for writing this masterpiece.

God (or lack thereof) bless Serena Ryder for putting a wonderful twist on an already great song

And finally, God (or lack thereof) bless Stuart Maclean for promoting up-and-coming Canadian artists. This radio show really gives a taste of Canadian culture. It makes me proud to live in the best country on Earth!

We can laugh at ourselves and we can cry with others. I am a 15 year old proud Canadian and I approve this message.

[rtogurl]

@treehugger99999 Very mature of you, and well said!:)

[compvidz]

THIS GIRL IS A FAILBOT!

[jonbecker03]

this surprised me. it may be the definitive version of this tune.

[blope332]

We weren't lovers like that and besides it would still be alright. So alright, Merci Ms Serena. Je teme.

[RedSoxFanLovesTaylor]

She is absolutely FABULOUS!!!!

[jenboyd22]

Sorry Leonard, she beats you and any other cover of this song. Hands down.

[amadeusnarbutt]

Where are you Ipod?

[lovethemack]

one of the greats, great song great performer, thanks for sharing

[RedSoxFanLovesTaylor]

@lovethemack

she is absolutely FABULOUS!!! What a lovely voice.

[SpringfieldDust]

I put her in the shit category or the ruiner of great songs with terrible over-singing category or the horse faced category along with Amanda Marshall.

[oodnac]

@SpringfieldDust Although it may not have been your intention, thanks, for introducing me to Amanda Marshall. I also find her to have something in common with Serena, though my opinion is that they are both impressive musician's.

[RedSoxFanLovesTaylor]

Serena is A DREAM to listen to. She's magnificent. Just love her to pieces.

What a wonderfu voice, and stage presence.

[kingade666]

nicht mein musik genre, aber man muss ja nicht alles mögen =)

[thegoodref]

Its glorious

[sascha1352]

Sorry Leonard - I like it more than the original_ don´t know why, but fell in love the way she sings this song.

[bamdaad]

oh gott was ist das für ne nervige tante, das schöne lied total versaut

[Paul491961]

hey serena iwent out and both your cds becausei love your music ithink you are amazing thank you for your music your fan paul

[Paul491961]

amazing voice

[dreastubes]

Brilliant. 

[indiefolker]

she's good live :)

[lamps08cfc]

ugh... country-esque music.... barf!

[MCharbonneau91]

@lamps08cfc this is not country...its canadain folk style...Steven Page also does it

[vivefemmes]

@MCharbonneau91

Exactement !

[snafujag100]

I love Serena's music and singing style. Lately she reminds me of Amy Winehouse a little....More talent in her little finger than Amy will ever have. Go Canada

[ben909ben]

I saw her the other night, she's a must-see.

Every moment packed full of commitment.

Voice as big as an ocean.

[Colonellucas67]

Serena Ryder, kd lang, L Cohen, Neil Young. Canada rocks. :)

[chitchant]

Inspired performance

of a beautiful song.

[jtrlives]

the mandaloin adds effect to this so bravo..

the canada leather tuskadero..

[swandivepixie]

Was this in Edmonton?

[Doppelganger399]

amazing voice.

[tippngthevelvet]

An incredible and talented performer, Serena soothes a weary soul. She is just gorgeous.

[leftoverwine]

yes she does. Your comment is perfect by th way.

[Cupidville]

Wow.  Blowin Away!! What Class and talent!!

[oopsydahlia]

I always love being surprised and delighted by Serena. Seemingly diminutive in stature, when she starts singing I'm bowled over by her enormous and rich vocals, sort of folk / rock / blues.

She is fabulous.

Merci beaucoup mon ami.

[wadjela]

Go Canada !

Canadians rock !

Respect.

[banksiasong]

I've been listening to versions of this since the early 70s, and this is the finest.

Well done Serena, class.

[RoxanneRock]

i effin' love serena... so proud of her success, she deserves it!! saw her like probably 10 years ago at a local $5 admission gig opening for a band that probably isn't even around anymore. i'm so glad she's still doing what she does best!

[rob7254]

Screw comparing her to other artists! She's a GREAT CANADIAN artist, that can throw her voice around and make the song better than the original (to some). Go Canada

[rob7254]

I love this version!

[MCrushala]

wow...she's amazing. And she is touring with lilith fair next year!!

[45a66]

most fantastic version I have heard

[Parmenides13]

She´s simply great, I believe in her!

[MrParture]

Brilliant !

[3bschumag]

cj7849...stick to your hero Brittney Spears and leave the educated to this amazing woman

[cj7849]

Sorry people, but she is not a good singer, I don't feel any emotions from her and this song is way over her head. She hasn't a clue.

[leefarer]

Whoooahh ..incredible performance.  Powerful vocals ..guitar and great song. Thanks so much

[mpb1472]

She has that edge that Melissa Etheridge once had. Love to hear her cover "Like The Way I Do."

[3bschumag]

can somebody please tell me the recording of this?..can I buy the DVD?

[haffira]

the audience just stood still- mesmerized.

[scragger07]

Wow, can she sing or what. There R so many gr8 Canadian artists and Serena is up there with the best. Has she been to Australia yet?

[billk61]

Yep, check at her duet of "Hear of Gold" with Lior from Rockwiz. It's on youtube. It's beautiful.

[scragger07]

Thanx billk, i rememeber her now as I was watching Rockwiz that night and was blown away by her.She doesn't have to tart-up to display her talents. Lior was excellent in that duet too. Cheers

[oONereniOo]

Yes she has been to Australia - I fell in love with her at the Port Fairy Folk Festival a few years back. She then toured with Missy Higgins as the supporting act.

[suzek55]

Normally I hate people covering leonards songs but WOW this girl can sing.

[vimes95]

I was just at the wninpeg folk festival and she was thre and played this

[davethecrow]

really bad

[emylpinst]

I saw her perform this at the stampede yesterday. she's amazing...I LOVE her.

[lilifyre]

Very nice! I usually don't like covers of Leonard Cohen's music, but this is exceptional.

[sweetswing1]

the sound quality stinks here, it was sooo good on tv...thanks for posting though!

[bevmac07]

love this song, love her voice - what a comtination - leonard cohen's lyrics and serena ryders voice.

[paradoxanne]

caliss que tu es belle quand tu chantes cette chanson, and all the others you do so well, thanks Serena, i'm a true fan really love your style, your voice, do hope to hear you in concert someday (i live in Qcity, though maybe you'll come au festival d'été. keeping my hopes alittle high maybe but maybe not surely i'm not the only person who is in love with yur style, songs etc. take care and thks for reading my little message ...ahem-

i,m aware its abit longxx Cheers ! xx

[algywatt]

I've been collecting records since the mid 50's....every so often I hear a new performer that "knocks me out"...welcome to my list of favourites Serena!

[joyrex2001]

This is my favourite version of Sisters Of Mercy. I like most of the covers of this song, but the strong voice of Serena Ryder touches me the most.

[ROOTSnBLUES2009]

I love her voice!

Can't wait to see her live at the roots and Blues festival!!

Great video, thanks!

[Straussian]

Long time favorite song as performed by Judy Collins and Leonard Cohen. Thanks for another version to put in the rotation.

[skippy1961]

what a fantastic song and singer, i am so GLAD Leonard Cohen is getting the attention his talent demands!!

[macflyfilm]

commands.

[vilniusvilnius]

Thanks great - took it in the playlist for my book

[musicfirstlove]

Ich hab die Sendung auf ARTE gesehen.

und Sereny Ryder war mit Abstand die beste.

Eine wahre Entdeckung.

[mettanc]

lovely

[jacquesmees]

Beautiulllll, thanks for sharing, Marion

5 stars and fav.

[foropera]

What a girl!! What a voice and personality!