Rufus Wainwright (w/ Martha & Kate) - Hard Times

After the encore, Rufus invited his mother Kate and sister Martha up onstage to sing "Hard Times (Come Again No More)," an 1855 song by Stephen Foster (Martha and Kate were, in fact, sitting right behind me). All of us in the audience, still standing from our standing ovation, were completely mezmerized (nobody sat down, or moved a muscle). The Gramercy, 6/6/07.

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[Kilianm]

He's channeling Judy Garland. Beautiful song, great harmony.

[IndexMiddleCombo]

Amazing. It gives me chills!

[jfos1945]

BrokenneckYgor. You need to go to Wikkipedia and check Stephen Foster. Written by him in 1854. I have no idea how you got that this was written by a Polish immigrant. Wow!

[nightfrailer]

@BrokenneckYgor Rufus needs pants and you need a timeline. Or that was funny.

[BrokenneckYgor]

this song was written by Sara Jane Moofkowski, a Polish immigrant, in reaction to the Panic of 1907. She dedicated the song to President Lincoln, who said he was moved by the lyrics. When Lincoln retired from olffice he was often sad and he said to friends that this song inspired him to carry on forward.

[yahoochiewatchie]

Sounds shite, way out of tune! The transatlantic sessions version is far better (Dont get me wrong, I love Kate and Rufus!)

[martythetickler]

Kinda weird to watch Rufus singing this song dressed as Judy Garland.

[kidn]

This is really fantastic. wow

[2010Charms]

The legacy lives on. RIP dear Kate.

[penelopefast]

Rest in peace, Kate. You and your family have touched my heart.

[fretfix1]

Terrible!!! Stephen Foster is rolling over in his grave. Nice outfit though Rufus.

[artj22850]

A very talented family. This is simply beautiful.