No she doesn't possess the passion and ability to make a song such as this worth more then one listen, sad but MF is best known as Micks' man squeeze for a few years. Musical she aint!
@nat00ben06 -- the song is nothing more than a lame minor scale riff. I like Marianne Faithfull's recordings of Brecht/Weill songs, and I think the "20th Century Blues" CD contains her best material.
@roundtheblock1 Oh ok, thanks for comment to my comment it was very informative and taught me something I was unaware of. I think though her best material is what's under her clothing.
I had heard this song by another singer, but never knew who or what it was. Now that I know it was by Cat Stevens, I hereby consign it to the bottomless pit.
I don't understand, it seems like the tracking is off or something, the timing is off but from such a consummate performer that doesn't make sense, but it's not just dragging it's all over so...I really don't get it. I love her voice, and one of my favorite songs, I was so excited to see that she'd done it but...I just don't get it.
And she always was/is beautiful, even through the bad 80's make up, which I find annoying. Love the leather!
I never heard Marianne's cover before. It's beautiful. Cat's original always reminded me of a woman friend who died of loneliness; a sad song for a sad person. Marianne captures the pain of emptiness I watched my friend endure.
re the Pic: Marianne had bad "handlers". She was always exquistely beautiful. At some point, ppl thought rough, cheap & ugly was chic. The beauty and talent and soul have always shined through. Elvis, unfortunately died overweight and in tacky jumpsuits. Who cares? Talent survives all odds. Now, it's ALL Image and no Talent. Go figure. Just listen to the sounds. Images will flow through you.
@thecrazydonut It is just one of many pictures of her that I like from the early eighties, her punk era! Although her most desperate era it was also her most creative. Broken English, Dangerous Acquaintances and A Childs Adventure are masterpieces.. This recording however is from the mid '70's
@reedsntools 87 why ? Does it mean that i'm too young to enjoy women showing their boobs ? I'm pretty surprise to see all the answers about that post.
@thecrazydonut They're a part of her. Why not? They're reminders of her youth, when no one (well, not so many) would have questioned her showing them off if she felt like it. I think she's as beautiful as ever, albeit 40 years older...
This is a good cover. it closely follows Cat's original (which was perfection anyway) I like the double bass sounding instrument towards the end what is it?
@rosalynrosepetal Thanks Rosa lol Oh now i know nothing is WRONG with my BASS, I am in a Sound Studio and have been arranging the Sound boards up and down trying to figure out what was wrong with my BASS~! So thank you! Lol : ) Donny
desertshore< Thanks for that info about Rolling Stone Mag. There are other pics in this sequence which I have unfortunately lost! After all this time it is still one of my fav pics.
I'll give you a hint as to what may annoy many people about this version: she's purposely behind the beat, but in a "too-obvious" way, if you get what I'm saying. It just sounds bad and lazy when she overdoes it.
If you don't like it, don't watch it. if your comment has nothing to do with the song, don't make it. If you think you know it all because you are involved with the music industry then it's not Lisa who's sad but your life. Marianne is a very special singer and if you can't appreciate her voice please move on to another singer but don't be rude.
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frittenfred I think its you who should not only seek a therapist but a hearing device.
I play, compose music and also I produced for many world acts for over 38 years and this version is the worse I ever came across, and I am expressing myself very kindly!
Hi PJ, thanks for your gentle advices - but when I look at all the crap (and I'm expressing myself very kindly) which is sold as 'World Acts' on today's stages and broadcast stations, I still prefer to trust my own ears.
@frittenfred -- The "World" is too much with us, late and soon. But "World Music" is a commercial marketing category, or bin, like any other. Same goes for "Alternative" -- even though the name suggests that it is pitched to people who perhaps like to think of themselves as beyond categorization. Been there, done that, wore the T-shirt.
Some comments I cannot quite understand - one can of course dislike this version - but in my ears it is at least technically perfect. And I think it also reflects very well the idea Cat Stevens might have had when he wrote this song.
And yet something for those complaining about Mrs Faithfull's breast: go and have a chat with your therapist about that; this will sure be helpful.
Dear, you probably don't know what happened to Lisa after this song...She got sadder and sadder....now she is a monk in the Himalayas Mountains she doesn't want to hear songs no more :)
I like this image because of it's rarity. It is no longer on any of the Internet image bureau sites. Also the Bluebird/ swallow tattoo on her left hand, which is often disguised on many photos. I would love to know who the photographer was, there were a few in this series I believe from the early eighties.
yeah Rich Kid Blues was the album she made in 1971 in the midst of living in slumber on a bomb site in Soho as a herion addict. Apparently a record producer she knew came to find her living on the streets and urged her to record it. Although done on a shoestring budget and never actually finished, the album never got released until 1985! you can hear the wear and tear on her voice too which what she went through at the time. Just a few years previous she was a soprano. Great song though!
I'm sorry, no offense to the maker of this video, Marianne Faithfull or the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, but
I couldn't help but laugh at your warped but keen observation. Then again, I'm always catching heat for bursting into laughter at funerals and during business meetings - usually from something that happened two weeks ago popping into my head. So go figure.
@Nefarioso This song was recorded for 'Rich Kid Blues' originally. That album was never released until the late 90s I believe. Then it got rereleased in a couple of different versions including 'True'. I strongly recommend reading Marianne's first autobiography to get lots of great information about all kinds of stuff including all her early work. Peace
Beautiful song and eloquently preformed by an amazing lady.
CydnotCharrise1 4 days ago
@ mtheaney -- That was precisely my point. His only reasonable defense is insanity.
roundtheblock1 1 month ago
No she doesn't possess the passion and ability to make a song such as this worth more then one listen, sad but MF is best known as Micks' man squeeze for a few years. Musical she aint!
nat00ben06 1 month ago
@nat00ben06 -- the song is nothing more than a lame minor scale riff. I like Marianne Faithfull's recordings of Brecht/Weill songs, and I think the "20th Century Blues" CD contains her best material.
roundtheblock1 1 month ago
@roundtheblock1 Oh ok, thanks for comment to my comment it was very informative and taught me something I was unaware of. I think though her best material is what's under her clothing.
nat00ben06 1 month ago
Braving the future with an ill-fitting jacket. Many people have been there.
hugosalarm 1 month ago 3
she is so awesome, its a shame when young people dont even know who she is....
paul7679ify 2 months ago
I had heard this song by another singer, but never knew who or what it was. Now that I know it was by Cat Stevens, I hereby consign it to the bottomless pit.
roundtheblock1 2 months ago
@roundtheblock1 That's Mr. Islam to you.
mtheaney 1 month ago
I don't understand, it seems like the tracking is off or something, the timing is off but from such a consummate performer that doesn't make sense, but it's not just dragging it's all over so...I really don't get it. I love her voice, and one of my favorite songs, I was so excited to see that she'd done it but...I just don't get it.
And she always was/is beautiful, even through the bad 80's make up, which I find annoying. Love the leather!
misstreebird 2 months ago
Why not show her boobs... She is beautiful and always has been...
Dirtmusic61 2 months ago
I never heard Marianne's cover before. It's beautiful. Cat's original always reminded me of a woman friend who died of loneliness; a sad song for a sad person. Marianne captures the pain of emptiness I watched my friend endure.
Thank you for sharing.
nineball039 3 months ago
Because they're beautiful !
huysmans55 3 months ago
Sorry but, she's giving my name a bad Name....wash and give it up, please I'm sorry
tessasbaxter 3 months ago
WLF....
turner475 3 months ago
Man, this is just incredible. Amazing.
modelleg 3 months ago
To be fair yon only get a glimpse of her boobs, its not like you can see her nipples is it.........The song is lovely......enjoy it hunny x
saffron1999 4 months ago
@saffron1999 yes ure right there mate to be fair,marianne was a very sexy lady in my younger days,lovely lady.
mast9crete 3 months ago
the record producer thought it would sell and it was david bailily that took the photo top photographer at the time
tonygould1 4 months ago
What a beautiful version.
Not quite Cat/Yusef, but stunningly beautiful anyway
garyorient 6 months ago
@garyorient Yusuf not Yusef;-)
irish231985 4 months ago
re the Pic: Marianne had bad "handlers". She was always exquistely beautiful. At some point, ppl thought rough, cheap & ugly was chic. The beauty and talent and soul have always shined through. Elvis, unfortunately died overweight and in tacky jumpsuits. Who cares? Talent survives all odds. Now, it's ALL Image and no Talent. Go figure. Just listen to the sounds. Images will flow through you.
verbaud 6 months ago
I like the way she sang this - as if she's a confidante of Lisa's. Later on she recorded Jessi Colter's 'I'm Not Lisa'!
MsBkirk 6 months ago
God awful version..
lakings13 8 months ago
Why does she need to show her boobs ?
thecrazydonut 9 months ago 5
@thecrazydonut It is just one of many pictures of her that I like from the early eighties, her punk era! Although her most desperate era it was also her most creative. Broken English, Dangerous Acquaintances and A Childs Adventure are masterpieces.. This recording however is from the mid '70's
crazedwitch2 9 months ago 7
@thecrazydonut CAUSE SHE HAS NICE BOOBS!
Fernbank147 6 months ago
@thecrazydonut Because they are soooooooo nice!
code2high 5 months ago
@code2high Fair enough
thecrazydonut 5 months ago
@thecrazydonut so what! LMAO
owynferpet 4 months ago 2
@thecrazydonut because they are perfect!
BrickLaneBetty 4 months ago
@thecrazydonut Who cares why she shows her boobs! I wish she could just fully expose those beautiful utters!
code2high 3 months ago
@thecrazydonut you're right! her face is so nice.
A bad fantasy
amantedu38 3 months ago
@thecrazydonut Because they're great. lol
jaywhofan 3 months ago
@thecrazydonut when were you born??
reedsntools 3 months ago
@reedsntools 87 why ? Does it mean that i'm too young to enjoy women showing their boobs ? I'm pretty surprise to see all the answers about that post.
thecrazydonut 3 months ago
@thecrazydonut no I thought too old, why the fuzz about the boobs?
reedsntools 3 months ago
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@thecrazydonut Does she? I see only a very small part of them:-)
willy1957 3 months ago
@thecrazydonut They're a part of her. Why not? They're reminders of her youth, when no one (well, not so many) would have questioned her showing them off if she felt like it. I think she's as beautiful as ever, albeit 40 years older...
hhorton1000 2 months ago 2
@thecrazydonut -- Why shouldn't she show them? I have always liked her attitude.
roundtheblock1 1 month ago
@thecrazydonut coz shes a woman - otherwise you may not notice
byrd5d 2 weeks ago
nice cover and nice big tits !
nootaramus 11 months ago
@nootaramus Agreed...!!!
08krakow 5 months ago
Je t'attendrai...
yourLadyLittlleJane 1 year ago
Marianne Faithfull - what a lovely voice. It's been years since I heard her sing. What a treat!
QMPhilosophe 1 year ago
Cat is best
isalpha 1 year ago
GÉANT !!!
AtaGET 1 year ago
I love this version. She said in her book that "A Child's Adventure" was her most desperate record. 22 albums under her belt. Love her.
rimbaudboy 1 year ago 2
lovely voice singing beautifully....but this pic looks UGLY
enchantedMALE 1 year ago
you all need to check out Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam version! B.E.UTIFUL!!!!
kayleeANDlydia 1 year ago 2
@kayleeANDlydia Too true.
RoxanneDionne 1 year ago
Molto bella....
mauro9601 1 year ago
Lovely MARIANNE...lovely voices...
she is charming ...yesterday & forever....
1115youha 1 year ago
This is ok, but check out John Gawkowski's version of Sad Lisa. It is awesome and brought me to tears!
PTootie2 1 year ago
This is a good cover. it closely follows Cat's original (which was perfection anyway) I like the double bass sounding instrument towards the end what is it?
rosalynrosepetal 2 years ago 8
@rosalynrosepetal Thanks Rosa lol Oh now i know nothing is WRONG with my BASS, I am in a Sound Studio and have been arranging the Sound boards up and down trying to figure out what was wrong with my BASS~! So thank you! Lol : ) Donny
DFoxHope 3 months ago
Good song sung beautifullly - I like the open jacket she is still attractive now 2010
jnmklo9 2 years ago 2
this picture is from 1983. it was published in Rolling Stone mag when "A Child's Adventure" was released. cool song :)
desertshore 2 years ago 3
desertshore< Thanks for that info about Rolling Stone Mag. There are other pics in this sequence which I have unfortunately lost! After all this time it is still one of my fav pics.
crazedwitch2 2 years ago
lovely
ATOMIKDOG23 2 years ago
i like it .. but id rather not look at her boobs lol :p so i scroll down to the comments so i can just listen to the song witout being boobarded
maritree 2 years ago
@maritree The same with me. Lolz
NuraPagla 1 year ago
No. Nonononononononono. No.
Michellekai79 2 years ago
Wish you would sing some of my songs....Love it...
Cindy Rose Boyd
Roseboyd01 2 years ago
I like both the original and this version though they're different.
I don't understand why so much hateful and spiteful comments. Nor do I understand those saying: "if you don't like it, don't listen and move on".
To know whether I like a song I have to listen to it and then I can post a comment if I wish too, positive or negative.
At any rate this version is pleasing to the ear and Ms Faithful has a nice voice.
idraote 2 years ago 2
I don't see anything wrong with this version, I like it.
fallenleaf25 2 years ago 3
I'll give you a hint as to what may annoy many people about this version: she's purposely behind the beat, but in a "too-obvious" way, if you get what I'm saying. It just sounds bad and lazy when she overdoes it.
CleverDjembe 1 year ago
enjoying the polarity of comments...clearly a sign she`s doing something right.
holmsatlarge 2 years ago
I like it.
ScooterNerd 2 years ago
If you don't like it, don't watch it. if your comment has nothing to do with the song, don't make it. If you think you know it all because you are involved with the music industry then it's not Lisa who's sad but your life. Marianne is a very special singer and if you can't appreciate her voice please move on to another singer but don't be rude.
elijahcider 2 years ago
I LIKE it.. it's true to the original, and at least it's not full of freakin' dance music or RAP!
usmcrn 2 years ago
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frittenfred I think its you who should not only seek a therapist but a hearing device.
I play, compose music and also I produced for many world acts for over 38 years and this version is the worse I ever came across, and I am expressing myself very kindly!
It is absolutely a horror!
PJBosse 2 years ago
Hi PJ, thanks for your gentle advices - but when I look at all the crap (and I'm expressing myself very kindly) which is sold as 'World Acts' on today's stages and broadcast stations, I still prefer to trust my own ears.
frittenfred 2 years ago 13
@frittenfred -- The "World" is too much with us, late and soon. But "World Music" is a commercial marketing category, or bin, like any other. Same goes for "Alternative" -- even though the name suggests that it is pitched to people who perhaps like to think of themselves as beyond categorization. Been there, done that, wore the T-shirt.
roundtheblock1 1 month ago
Shut the hell up... asshole... unbelievable.
usmcrn 2 years ago
Some comments I cannot quite understand - one can of course dislike this version - but in my ears it is at least technically perfect. And I think it also reflects very well the idea Cat Stevens might have had when he wrote this song.
And yet something for those complaining about Mrs Faithfull's breast: go and have a chat with your therapist about that; this will sure be helpful.
frittenfred 2 years ago 2
I love this song, but she sings it very ugly... I don´t like it
SadLisa777 2 years ago
good songs doesn't mean anyone can perform it right...I guess now william Dafoe can sing too
admanQ8 2 years ago
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My God please remove this, and guess cover your breast too, singing should be left to real singers!
PJBosse 2 years ago
lol.. couldn't agree more!
dushiDD 2 years ago
Dear, you probably don't know what happened to Lisa after this song...She got sadder and sadder....now she is a monk in the Himalayas Mountains she doesn't want to hear songs no more :)
admanQ8 2 years ago
I'm sorry, but it's awefull...
missd1985 3 years ago
thanks for fucking up a classic
mrtibbs24 3 years ago
yuck.
youthpastornoel 3 years ago
Excellent voice! nicely sung with feelings!
IMJUSTABEGINNER 3 years ago 2
* thank you
ChocolateCeik 3 years ago
scary breasts lol
DarkSickie 3 years ago
i love everything about marianne's version of this song, except for the photo in this video...sorry...
angelicasin 3 years ago 2
I like this image because of it's rarity. It is no longer on any of the Internet image bureau sites. Also the Bluebird/ swallow tattoo on her left hand, which is often disguised on many photos. I would love to know who the photographer was, there were a few in this series I believe from the early eighties.
rosalynrosepetal 3 years ago 2
very cool, lot feeling, love your voice,
great job.
JERRYBOLAK 3 years ago
who what is this! oh my God! nooo no this is a nightmare! CUT!!!!!!!!
BRING IN CAT STEVENS PLEASE. No one does it better
EmeraldParadise71 3 years ago
Right ON!!!!!!!
heremego20 3 years ago 2
this is straight up horrible
natebays 3 years ago
beautiful tune!!!!
jakeydmorley 3 years ago
yeah Rich Kid Blues was the album she made in 1971 in the midst of living in slumber on a bomb site in Soho as a herion addict. Apparently a record producer she knew came to find her living on the streets and urged her to record it. Although done on a shoestring budget and never actually finished, the album never got released until 1985! you can hear the wear and tear on her voice too which what she went through at the time. Just a few years previous she was a soprano. Great song though!
springwell47 3 years ago
rich kid blues, the album that this comes from (recorded in the early 70s but releases wayyyy later) is one of her best
swooningtree 3 years ago
A midget with boobies?
DemonicWeb 3 years ago
DemonicWeb,
I'm sorry, no offense to the maker of this video, Marianne Faithfull or the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, but
I couldn't help but laugh at your warped but keen observation. Then again, I'm always catching heat for bursting into laughter at funerals and during business meetings - usually from something that happened two weeks ago popping into my head. So go figure.
rigli62 3 years ago
What album is it on?
Nefarioso 4 years ago
It is on the CD "True"
crazedwitch2 3 years ago
@Nefarioso This song was recorded for 'Rich Kid Blues' originally. That album was never released until the late 90s I believe. Then it got rereleased in a couple of different versions including 'True'. I strongly recommend reading Marianne's first autobiography to get lots of great information about all kinds of stuff including all her early work. Peace
DancesWithJoy 1 year ago
this is the only cover I know which is better than the original song
ronybonbony 4 years ago 4
this is one of her best and most overlooked recordings
swooningtree 4 years ago 2
beautiful song!! i love marianne
NormxJane 4 years ago