Sheena Easton: Hard To Say It's Over (Tonight Show, Live)

[@12machabrawn555]

Yes, that's one of the reasons I admire Sheena's singing. She can hit notes so high, even when you think she's hit the limit, she just goes higher. There's a difference between Sheena and the other belters like Celine, Whitney, Mariah. Those girls just holler and belt. But Sheena sings with sensitivity and feelings. She doesn't go over the top just for the sake of showing she can or has the technique. Now that's true class.

[@Highinsight7]

her high D in sugar walls is just amazing...

[@mikex3578]

Such a huge voice in such a tiny lady! :-) Yeah, Sheena was belting them out way before Whitney, Mariah and Celine. She should be mentioned right along with them. This is a wonderful performance, she sounds nearly better than the recording.

[@Highinsight7]

TOTALLY agree!

[@12machabrawn555]

Such an under-rated song, and such an under-rated singer.

[@Highinsight7]

I think so too...

[@BradCarlMusic]

I used to love this song and now after hearing it for the first time in about 35 years, I remember why I loved it so much. All the key changes in this are awesome! Also, so are Sheena's teeth! :)

[@panazeer]

Now thats a real live performance

[@Highinsight7]

I remember this tour.... and this song was IT... This was the "ballad" from Private Heaven... WHAT a tune...

[@12machabrawn555]

Exactly! That's why I respect and admire Sheena's talent for singing. So rare in singers nowadays.

[@sanatino]

Power ballad from A Private Heaven. Sang live most of her career. True vocalist!

[@runandplay]

Totally nailed this heart thumper. One of my fav vocalist albums of the 80's

[@Argiriosk]

this must be one of her best performances ever !!!!!

[@12machabrawn555]

I have to agree. :)

[@Argiriosk]

:-) it should have been released as a single

[@miguelhidalgoalarcon]

What a voice! She looks stunning! Thank you for sharing this performance. I really appreciate it!

[@80spinkfloyd]

WOW! just WOW!!! what a performance!!

[@12machabrawn555]

I'm flummoxed by how the record company didn't have the foresight to release this as well. It should have been the 3rd single, after Sugar Walls. Love And Affection was a favourite of mine from the album as well.

[@romaneros4583]

100% agree

[@erikbedard713]

Blown away !

[@versze]

Love her!

[@MrDatatube]

Hermosa... Siempre te amé..!!!!

[@imarkley]

what an amazing singer. I love this song. She is wonderful here. However, her band really failed her. I have to wonder if this was her touring band, or some studio musicians who came together for the performance. The guitar solo is... well... played badly and without feel. and the chorus after the solo, they really left her hanging out there and she struggled to find a key. She did great job pulling it together though. I love the song, and love the record.

[@jlee9735]

This should’ve been at least a top 40 hit it was a good song I liked it on the album I just don’t think they ever released as a single

[@miguelhidalgoalarcon]

Notice she's singing live.

[@Highinsight7]

it's remarkable... she never really received the recognition she deserves...

[@miguelhidalgoalarcon]

@@Highinsight7 She got 2 Grammy awards. Isn't that enough recognition?

[@Highinsight7]

@@miguelhidalgoalarcon FOR SURE... (she deserved more...)

[@miguelhidalgoalarcon]

@@Highinsight7 She also got Oscar / Grammy nominations.

[@Highinsight7]

@@miguelhidalgoalarcon ALL true!

[@Highinsight7]

I think..??? Bruce Hornsby is still in her group at this point...

[@12machabrawn555]

This was her touring band, I believe. Bill Hornsby on keyboards.

[@BradCarlMusic]

You mean Bruce?

[@photonotavailable7936]

12machabrawn555 Bruce Hornsby.