Antony & the Johnsons on Letterman

[motulo04]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa q lloroo jajaja

[mtnscu]

Chicken.

[dayandight]

Beautiful !

[craigd1322]

34 people i dont want to meet

[lorddarktelefax]

34 people have no taste!!! :)

[robbiek77]

If you did not cry after hearing that message and are without understanding. I pray for you. And I pray your eyes be opened.

Our Heavenly Father, I come to you as a humble creature and pray that all who hear this song understand this is YOUR Voice used by your Holy Angel upon Earth. No more shall we bear the shame of the heathen anymore. No more shall we head like sheep to Idols, as we will have understanding and discernment that this is YOUR Voice telling us your heart and nature. I love you.

[motulo04]

estupendo!!!! magico..

[9999norton]

Makes me wish I had a sister to love this way.

[mrhomerbojangles]

My sister was amazing. Always there for me and always there for others. Always ready to give a hand up for even strangers in need. She was a caring, loving and a kind person. She was a true human being and ture sister, the words of this song bring her back to me.

I play this for you my dear sister, where ever you are, may you be at rest and know that I will always love and miss you.

Thank you kindly for sharing such a lovely song and one that is so meaning

[arlequinglass]

@tantegul do angles sing? :)

[jimithingjames]

Sorta a luke-warm reaction from the audience. GREAT performance, though.  I could see this cat performing well into is older age.

[dobella]

What a voice, love this guy and i am a straight dude.

More please.

[paulinepil]

Finalmente ad un tuo concerto! Non ho mai aspettato così tanto l'autunno....

[ashken79]

I heard this song in kuwait!....i was looking for it since wow!!!

[RaccoonSnunkWolf1011]

Anybody realize that Letterman is holding the CD sideways when he introduces the band?

[paldengyatso]

Bravo!



[toyotafranchise]

33 people don't love their sister.

[Babaziba]

Beautiful.

[motulo04]

un angel sin duda¡¡

[bunjino]

@VolcomstyleZ did you just pick words and throw them together.. because this makes only a little bit of sense.

[anthonynewsome]

33 wanked-out crack-heads - lol republicans get everywhere

[cdebach]

Such passion in his voice. Took my breath away!

[leigh2490]

His voice destroys me. The epitome of beauty.

[blakeyyy123]

I love how he wipes his hand after shaking Letterman's lol

[cbendersf]

The orchestra is sooo tight.

[piglomiglit]

His voice is making me cry

[Romannolasco6]

wow wow wow amazing , Love it

[hicks727]

Sounds a little bit like Bryan Ferry.....a little bit

[reynaldohog]

Is someone going to see him at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on Saturday, October 30??

[tonicmass]

This is so special and moving... it's almost hard to listen to. It's as if he holds the key to my inner self... he locks it up and opens it for me, everything is coming out and I couldn't stop him even if I tried

[bigpimpdaddy69]

i dont want to sound mean, but when i heard a song of his my perception of what he looked like didnt match up to what im seeing now. alot like susan boyle. but it doesnt really matter. doesnt make his musical talent any less amazing. it sucks that we always have to equate gorgeous looks with awesome talent. and anybody who is immensely talented and doesnt meet their standards of beauty is brushed off without a chance

[Amandinedinedine]

@bigpimpdaddy69 I think he actually looks like his voice. he's beautiful... especially when he sings i feel in love with a dead boy.

[bckm54]

@bigpimpdaddy69 u don't sound mean. u sound like someone who listens. u don't sound like you're judging, u r just listening. therefore, u sound beautiful.

[bigpimpdaddy69]

@bckm54 thank you. thats a very nice comment. lol. i dont think ive ever sounded or heard someone say i sounded beautiful before

[Aspenly]

Weird.. I remember hearing Antony and the Johnsons back in 2000 on a split cd released with Current 93. Now, here they are playing on David Letterman on tv! I have to say I am surprised that they became popular. Generally mainstream music listners have very shallow tastes.

[marcusraptus]

@Aspenly exactly my story and sentiment

[1iceworx]

@Aspenly i have that current 93 / Antony split, i so enjoyed it the first time ive listened to it, i was really adicted to current93 and nurse with wound, and then included antony on my daily listenings since then

[ricorreze]

I can't believe this sound is coming out of one single human. Is it just him and the mic? Who is he? This is an angel people - we have one on the Earth.

[chimney1993]

his vibrato &voice in general actually is so similar to nina simone's

[meltsintowonder]

There is virtually no difference between him live and the record.. He just tempers with your soul in a slightly different way. If there is God and he created pain, it was to expose this kind of beauty.

[stickywarmer]

this performance feels rushed...at the start anyway. it slowly becomes more natural.

[neenster03]

There is something other-wordly about his voice and the lyrics that connect deep inside and beyond. Moving or what.

[garyjknight]

This is just wonderful, haunting, lyrically lovely, unique and captivating. Antony's voice is a one off, his music is sheer genius defined by its difference.

[electricburlesque]

Antony's genius is for singing about love, fear, death, sadness, hope - things we all have in common, in a deeply thoughtful, beautiful way.

[Xeno25]

He sings with the grace and effortlessness of Sarah McLachlan. :-)

[bryankhoo83]

His signature 'shivering voice' is a raw beauty! Do check out his other side project " Hercules and Love Affair", you'd be amazed how Antony Hegarty deserved more than just a Mercury Prize!

[nextbel]

Like at first this is disturbing, but then when you listen its genius.

[knopfohr]

There is still one of my favourite songs by Antony. All songs are special, such as Antoy himself. He`s so unique. A magical being. God bless you, Antony.

[fulcanelli1979]

baeautiful as usual...

[Fundriver1200]

I´m loving it

[Marno1]

it really is the best singing ive heard it lifts me

[JRHartly1984]

I bet that freaked out middle America! Regardless of it's brilliance

[kaatflaap]

if you like this, listen to the duet with cocorosie, it is utterly stunning.

[motulo04]

como me emociona sta cancion!!!!!

[Bazzer2580]

stunning song enough said

[motulo04]

profunda como alma y triste como la noxe en plena soledad de un dia especial, como aquellos que nunca volveran te la dedico mama,veva,juan....

[jtsmith01]

I find myself repeatedly loading this video. Perfection. Simply stunning emotion.

[MrJorander]

Never knew there could be so much beauty in ugliness.

[joikee]

Very unusually beautiful:)

[Marno1]

iammortgoldman what you fail to realise is that most of the world have an I.Q. lower than that of justin bieber so like him there all fucking idiots

[jayjap36]

yeah his voice is incredible

[XOMartha44]

Perfectly beautiful.

[iammortgoldman]

This song just gets better each time.

How can such talent go relatively unrecognised in a world where Justin Bieber's songs have millions of views ?

[jmewho]

this is so much better than the album version...sounds crap with boy george doing the chorus

[TV175mod]

I hope heaven is full on this music.....

[zwartepiet412]

makes me wish i had a sister..

[lascivit]

I only lasted one sentence before stopping it. Missing my sister right about now :*(

[onepinkrose]

This mesmeric song started at 31 seconds, and by a minute and a half I was weeping like a catamite in the vestry. Great tune.

[MeIsSully]

I love Antony!!!

[xXAdamalsXx]

beautifully!!

[boatofcoins]

absolutely amazing voice. i don't listen to this kind of music but his talent is undeniable. fuck you justin bieber, fuck you myley cyrus, fuck you jonas brothers, fuck you kanye west, fuck you taylor swift, and most of all, fuck you major record labels. and fuck the New World Order. we are all one, we don't need the government to tell us that

[sziv]

@boatofcoins well said

[666UFO666]

What a Voice..Awesome

[ajtubes]

wow this is crazy!

what a very unique and original singing voice!

he does need a makeover though..

[ladonnarama]

bitchy!

[tabula123456]

@ajtubes

.

"he does need a makeover though.."

Why?.,...so he can fit into a world that's going to treat him like shit anyway?!?

He's unique...enjoy him in all his strangeness....it's much better.

[mitteey]

bend over the sawhorse

[Elksownkthx]

Lovelovelove this band.

[EleanorRigby91]

His voice sounds just as good as it does on the album, not like all these crappy pop stars that get completely studio remastered. I love, love, love the album.

[iggypopstrousers]

Antony is a genius! I saw him live last year and it was as electric and pulsating as any gig I've seen in 35 years or so of concert going. He really is special.

[bigkat1249]

This dude reminds me of a shitty Jeff Buckley with cheesy lyrics and a throaty vibrato

[scruffz]

How's your solo album doing?

[bigkat1249]

well if that's how you judge talent then it looks like Ke$ha is better than this shaky mother fucker

[ladonnarama]

u have no idea do u

[aitch3]

I thought he was just a cult star but Letterman is definitely mainstream.

[alforte54]

Is he/she gonna go jump off a bridge after this performance??? I know I will, this was horrible! The melody is nice but this things vocals needs more training it's forcing every note out of it's mouth an it sounds horrible. My tone deaf father who had a stroke can sing better.

[metalstormsoldier]

@alforte54 you should be takin out back and have the shit kicked out of you! Could you be anymore ignorant

[Valianso]

@alforte54

He can do awesome vibrations and he doesnt miss one single note! Trust me, he is amazing!!!

[robi2000]

wow - so nice

[malavida13]

poetry

[octogirlpretty]

This is, no doubt, the best version of this song.

[ninjabritton]

...and you're such an asshole.

[cuttox]

ass hole... he have the talent you will never have ever... loser!

[ngdubz]

It was pure luck that i happened to have this show on when i first heard antony play because i don't really like David Letterman. I have been reaping the rewards ever since. Antony is amazing.

[IzabelaLacerda1]

Ele é incrível...

[ISENZOSTE]

i am totally in love with his voice♥ amazing there is no other word

[KelleyMcGuireCurrie]

@ISENZOSTE me too! I well up with emotion every time I hear him sing

[miguelthemexican99]

amazing performance.

[tantegul]

He sings like an anglel! Love it!

[fatmeteor]

that's because he's dead. Just kidding, I've got a weird sense of smell.

[WeirdAl68]

"...and you must be the johnsons" hah

[mehlvis]

It looks like he has to sneeze throughout most of the preformance.

[jizzdogs]

ive never heard something so beautiful this reminds me of my sister in switzerland :-)

[ibfrdb]

man I wish I had his voice, it would be a crime to have him not in the music industry, I listened to this song more than once, there are undertones of Elvis in his voice, you're gonna think that it's not true, but I used to listen to alot of Elvis when I was younger.

[redchun]

I can hear the elvis in there also but with more vibrato,very unique voice!

[birdstuckinchimney]

Your right I think it's not true. I'm glad that you've stopped listening to Elvis and started listening to Antony

[mydollyrots]

this seriously gives me the chills and makes me tear up from its beauty!!!

[BeyondKen1]

Just listen to this voice... It's so profound.

[DannyDoornail]

Well he blew that audience away didn't he.

[enjoi64]

silence :)

[21ilparadiso]

Just perfect

[JadedSilhouette]

One of the most original voices I've heard in a long time. People need to stop being so shallow and listen to the music for what it is. I'd take a person who can actually sing to the same caliber as their recordings over some mass produced person with now voice any day.

[vimjamba]

ramcattery will be back... he will soften. he will lay his head down. he will weep. he will confess things no one will want to hear. he will be so alone- so very much alone.

[Ramcattery]

Here's my Musical Philosophy: Antony and the Johnsons fucking suuuuuuck.

[MusicalPhliosophy]

ramcattery ur so pathetic.

without people like u the world would be boring

[Ramcattery]

he looks like a sickly fat girl

[kneefive]

gentle soul

[minammam]

I love Anthony, but Letterman is a Super Freak.

[kido353]

does anybody else thinks he sounds like allison moyet

[MrBluesforyou]

great Performance,great!!!!!!!!!!!

greet's from Germany

[digsart]

What an incredible voice!

[elyagers]

Americans, do not compare everything in life, just enjoy.

[Ramcattery]

non-Americans, you suck compared to Americans and you're currency is worthless. Thus lecturing "us" on anything is hilarious. Booyakasha

[elyagers]

Sit & enjoy!

[josodeloro]

and you end your sentance with "booyakasha".... Ali G? English? fail....

And btw, Americans wouldn't even exist without Europe, you were discovered by us, thus being the country whose population has their roots in the rest of the world. The only Americans that actually have their roots in America, not being 300 years ago that is, is Indians. And if i'm not mistaken, mostly, the native americans are frowned upon?

[octogirlpretty]

Yeah, it's called migration (and we all know the reason why...)

Maybe back in the day, when the white man (lol) tried to Americanize Native American children, ect. did "we" look down on their ethnics, race, cultural traditions and lifestyle, but that has long passed. Is America the only country to have made a mistake?

It's no big deal. All of America is a mixing pot, that's no secret, but it certainly doesn't mean we all aren't American.(w/ legalities, of coarse)

BTW, we like you guys. =)

[MehrMaxime]

dude we Americans get made fun of b/c of you. Booyakasha is from Ali G who is a Brit; their currency is worth more

[wayland7466]

wow thats rich ,you want a comment?.without us youre fXXXed.yer have a nice day ,what did you give the world ,? oh Yea mc donalds ,WOW THATS AN ACHEIVEMENT.give me a european anyday.byeeeee.....

[Emeraldz1992]

I prefer it with Boy George in it, But still incredible as always.

[mickfromthemain]

Boy George ruined it with his monotone grasp. Incomparable to Antonys' delivery.

[Emeraldz1992]

Of course he cannot compare to Antony and do not misunderstand me, this was the only song in which I found myself enjoying Boy George's voice.

and I also think that's because Antony's voice enriches George's so and well, personally I believe the duet is given to a much more pleasant result and atmosphere.

[santiagoeag]

i think its very wrong to compare their voices

[mickfromthemain]

Thats what incomparable means.

[octogirlpretty]

I'd have to agree. I was in 7th grade and was horribly obsessed with BG (this was in 2004 btw) and yet I never listened to his modern "pieces". Boy George has let his voice be encumbered with his poor lifestyle. I think Antony has more respect for herself, and it is evident in the music A&tJ release.

[yurchardonnay]

one of the few times they were in USA. Please come back to USA!!!

[remain22]

man, i love this song

[Albedo900]

LIVE da PERFEZIONE....VOCE FANTASTICA!.....

[popipus]

Concordo decisamente

[daniel73600]

Merci Céline de m'avoir fait découvrir cette superbe chanson....

Chantal, ma soeur, repose en paix et veille sur nous

[andyns]

You must be the Johnsons

[biggeo131313]

Love this to bits think this live version is much better than the album track. Very talented, original soothing voice you are special, a real singer thanks for sharing it with us all. Hope you have a happy life......

[fatmeteor]

yeah, this version is better, better timing with the vocals.

[bojangles1310]

music from the soul. awsome.

[XxKaoticFatexX]

is the cd at the start is broken or something?

[Apetail2]

a treasure!

[stevensm100]

some VERY moving words here incredibly so ,id just say that his music touches something very deep

[morrisreynolds]

what a treasure should be nurtured, hope there more to follow ?

[tabula123456]

I thought that the first time I heard him.

He reminds me so much of Roy Orbison in appearance and in voice. just breath taking talent, an angels voice that cuts straight to the soul.

totally awe inspiring...this song, this man, this talent is truly unbelievable.

[aaronmonkeylover]

Did you see his cameo in the film: Animal Factory? He sings a track from the Starfish Album. ThAT was the first time that I ever heard of him.

[standardpoodle4me]

Love Your voice and your expression....!!!

[MimiFriday]

Never fails to make me cry. What a song.

[noteman95]

no lo coniaaa pero que vooozzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Khanyoko07]

How can a simple song like this get so close to you? Simply beautiful. Gives me goosebumps all over

[mrhomerbojangles]

I play this song just for you my dear sister...

You were one of the very best & so sadly missed. A day does not go by that I do not miss you or think of you.

My heart aches to be able to sit and have a joke and a laugh with you once again.

I remember all the good times we had and all the good times we shared together. I thank you for all the opportunities you gave me in life and all the experiences we had together.

I thank you for all the happy memories.

Godbless sweet sister

XXXXXX

[SpiritSeekr]

What beautiful words you write for your beloved sister! I do hope you have some peace of mind and can smile when remembering her. Surely she'd want it that way.

You must have been a wonderful brother to her. As fortunate as you felt to have had her as your sister, I'm sure she felt equally blessed having you.

[mrhomerbojangles]

Thank you for your very kind words& yes she would have wanted it that way. She was such a loving, caring person and always thought of helping others and never declined anyone who needed a helping hand up. She bravely fought cancer for 25 years and never complained at what she went through.

Thank you once again for your kind words

[BLOOM1970]

Listen to his music is touching my heart.

[marsnarrrley]

WHAT A DEAR!

[ruinawish]

So good.

[Eiraqucam]

"each night I'd asked for you to watch me as I sleep" This makes me tear up everytime I here this. To imagine anyone feeling so scared and alone... Through Antony's pain I think we're all a little healed from listening to him. He heals me.

[TelephoneScatologica]

I wish Antony was more buff corporate-like warrior type.

[Sarch1980]

Why?

[TelephoneScatologica]

So i could project myself on him more? :) I was kidding actually.

[ironwoodestudios]

WOW ..THAT GAVE ME THE CHILLS..

[sophieah]

i cried ridiculously.

[WoopaTV]

I don't think I could bare playing an instrument to one of his songs - I would just have difficulties concentrating and start crying...

[gatalizzi]

A ver , este chico tiene na voz, realmente especial, que bueno es...es una alegia para los sentidos la verdad... besoss

[benebrius]

wow! love it.

[Marphis]

Letterman is holding the CD on his side. How sad :')

[masonwolfhound]

I am a male and i have no sisters though this music by Anthony makes tears well in my eyes,the memories i find inside listening to his work is sensationally beuatiful.Hearing this and other pieces of Anthony's only makes me more of a fan of his and gives me great peace inside. Thank you so much.

[Thirdeyeblinder]

It always impresses me how can one song of one subject can be understood and felt in many other ways. In this song of "I Am a Bird Now" album Antony is getting close to his feminine side as a "Transgender".

[jaybie80]

every syllable reeks of emotion and soul...beautiful

I