Amanda Marshall - Birmingham (Official Remastered HD Video)

[@drommie4396]

How this woman is not an international superstar is beyond me. Quite superb.

[@kimberlyheys4894]

Absolutely!

[@robertlane6772]

I agree wholeheartedly!

[@chriisnapolion9881]

Yes

[@sadee1287]

She was unfortunately mismanaged by her label. Yes I agree, she should have been a megastar with her exceptional vocal talent.

[@irishlighthouse]

I so agree. She's got a powerful voice.

[@vanessarootarcher8700]

I went to high school with her. So sweet, always kind. What a voice!!!

[@Elpuma1374]

Vanessa, You are a lucky person to have such such a nice memory of such a grate artist. How old is she now?..Happy new year 2021!!

[@jimbeam4140]

Nice to hear she was a nice person.

[@tayfraz2]

That’s my Canadian cousin, and yes she should be a superstar!!! Beautiful voice and talent!!

[@RecoveringChristian]

i talked to her on the phone when i was a kid when she was still working part time at a telecom call center before her debut. SHE WAS SOOOOOO SWEET AND KIND.

[@christianmontgomery1208]

@@Elpuma1374 Amanda Marshall is 50 now.

[@jasonbrennan6240]

Never figured why Amanda Marshall wasn't a huge star. Great voice

[@markd8469]

she turned on her record label, blackballed since then..or so the story goes

[@Deplorable0698]

The Canadian music industry spits them out when they are done with them,so much talent wasted because of the profit margins. Alannah Myles another example

[@kjleighb]

Bad timing. She sounded a little too much like Melissa Etheridge, who was very popular at the time. The music industry simply won't support two similar-sounding artists when one is already a big star....even if the less popular one is a better musician. Lots of talented artists have been screwed this way, and consequently ended up one-hit wonders. Quarterflash (Pat Benatar), The Knack (Cheap Trick), Soft Cell (Human League), Joan Osborne (Sheryl Crow), Dexy’s Midnight Runners (General Public), Frankie Goes to Hollywood (Dead Or Alive), Mark Dinning (Roy Orbison), Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs (Frankie Valli/Four Seasons), and the list goes on. In the case of The Zodiacs, their hit was functionally stolen and made into a big hit by their competition. It ain't fair, but that's The Biz. Timing is everything.

[@dajdools8834]

Ditto...

[@joylannetter2451]

Often thought the same. Poor Marketing and Promotion, I suppose.

[@Arasteele]

Amanda Marshall is a Juno-award-winning pride of Canada. She and her songs are a gift to the world. Incredible artist. Horribly underrated but never forgotten by her fans. To all those who know, she is simply amazing.

[@barbe-rousse5775]

2020 don't know where you are amanda, you're still in our heart.

[@TheLochs]

Still here, love this song.

[@markjaramillo318]

Heart

[@Ronton617]

She's back. Just released a new song.:)

[@staceychutskoff1232]

2023! Very Nice

[@Aj.magnificent]

Listening to this song in 1995...loved it back then...a true gem

[@stephencollins7714]

Could not stop listening to this when it came out, for me her best song by a slim margin. Just love her voice and creative lyrics, still listening regularly in 2023.

[@EdwardKrzynowek-fx5to]

It's the only song I've heard by her. Do you have any other recommendations?

[@stephencollins7714]

@@EdwardKrzynowek-fx5to You are in for a treat, suggest you start with her first Album, the self titled “Amanda Marshall”, no bad songs on there but Fall from Grace is very popular.

[@KossackJeff]

As a producer, I can only say GREAT things about this tune… From song composition to performance, production values, and mixing… Straight A’s…

[@lostsignalspodcast]

dingwall bass.

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Amanda jus came back recently.. check out the new version of this acoustic

[@RichardLatuso-lf9bv]

AMANDA MARSHALL IS AN INCREDIBLE SINGER! TOTALLY UNDERRATED! GREAT SONG!

[@shannoncc98]

I heard this at a dollar store here in Canada today. What a blast from the past!

[@alrune8]

The 90's were a blessed decade for music.

[@jaymillerr]

Underrated Canadian artist Amanda Marshall should have been way more known! Love her powerful raspy voice! Still enjoying this from Toronto in October 2021.

[@dbcoll1957]

While she is overlooked and underappreciated by mainstream radio, she stays true to her art, and those who appreciate music with a heart and soul rather than a candy wrapper.

[@spiritedkitty]

Amanda, you have given many women the inspiration to leave their abuser. Thank you so much. Your song helped me a lot. I will always remember that one point in the video where she gets out of the car and stands looking up at the snow falling. It gives me the feeling that she is letting the snow flakes falling on her to help wash away the bad feelings and it symbolizes a clean break and freedom. This image will be in my mind forever.

[@Zickcermacity]

Let's also remember another great domestic violence anthem: "Luka" by Suzanne Vega.

[@timirons7106]

Let's also remember that abuse goes both ways, I am all about getting along and loving one another.

[@thatswild389]

I am a male who was a victim of verbal, physical, and financial abuse by his girlfriend when I discovered this song and Amanda in 2010 / 2011. While I'm very underepresented, I'm extremely proud and thankful of all the formerly abused girls who got away though. I have terminal rheumotoid arthritis in my toes from the bitch chasing me up the stairs and around the house.

[@carolebrennan2734]

Indeed!

[@StephEWaterstram]

I'm a Male who was robbed by an illicit relationship with an Ephebophile and I have looked to the Strong Willed Female performers of any kind for Blind, Faith & Hope! Yes, I My Years were wasted and I was angry. My Father wasn't There and My Momma didn't care!

[@NewGuyDave]

She's got a new song out and can still kill the vocals. Can't wait to see her again on tour!

[@jamesgrames3777]

I'm speechless because of two reasons 1 - how awesome this song is 2 - how very little people notice that

[@dalebrooks304]

She is Canadian and American record companies don't like Canadians

[@sunshinegirl1967]

I was living in Atlanta in '95 when this came out. It got a lot of airplay. One of my favorites. So well written performed and produced!

[@RIOTEARTH]

@@dalebrooks304 Yep, and the American people are stand-off-ish when they see someone is Canadian. It's pretty stupid because we're demographically the same, European settlers.

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Leland sklar on bass baby!

[@Femalecommaman]

Amanda Marshall has an amazing voice and a great talent! She's another great import from Canada.

[@thatswild389]

500x better and more authentic than Alanis Morissette. More interesting than Jann Arden. Love Jann Arden though.

[@wagu7003]

​@@thatswild389 how about Chantal Kreviazook?

[@greenpostdoc]

​@thatswild389 In a world that is mostly an illusion to humans it's more than challenging to figure out what's real and what isn't. But absolute kudos to Amanda. An inspiration to many.

[@CesarJoel94]

​@@thatswild389that's debatable

[@KishorTwist]

Man, mid-90s... Time stops for no one.

[@edwardanthony7283]

That's one absolutely beautiful woman with a beautiful voice! Great song that only peaked at #43 in the US when it should have hit the Top 5!

[@patrickhanson712]

Radio here played it a little bit, a great song well top 5+

[@Ronton617]

It should have been easily Top 5. Such a great song.

[@aclark903]

@The Purple Duckling Why is she singing about stereotypical #Alabama characters if she is from the Frozen North?

[@Nataliemcminn]

@@aclark903 Uh Birmingham is in Europe…..

[@aclark903]

@@Nataliemcminn I know, I used to live there.

[@LBBEE-xl8qj]

Wish I could tell Amanda Marshall thank you personally for this video I left an abusive relationship, much like the woman portrayed here. I'm free now.

[@callieflemming6875]

Happy birthday Amanda....this song is still my fave!!

[@lms1980]

I saw her back in 1997 .. my first concert without an adult and I went with a friend at the time And the first cd I got too Memories !!!

[@donna-mariegurr4231]

And now she is back! I saw her Vancouver show on her summer Canadian tour and it was amazing! The best show I have seen in years! Hopefully you will get so see her again, worth every penny!!! :)

[@stefantheberge4722]

Had to play this many times rolling into Birmingham, grew up with this song I still love it.

[@Ystadcop]

I had never heard of this singer, or heard this track till today. Quite outstanding.

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

This song works on so many levels ... AN EPIC TRACK Amanda Marshall gives me shivers here..... Finally risking it all, and getting freedom out of a crappy relationship. Listen to her sing her heart out right here.. (It's FIERCE as hell ~ and another gem from Canada!) "Cause there's another chance, and someday soon Shining like the Alabama moon She's looking for the promised land Out beyond the lights of Birmingham

[@RIOTEARTH]

Great song, great performance, great production. Not surprised that the guy who helped pen this masterpiece also had a hand in 'Black Velvet' by Alannah Myles.

[@ACTUALLYRICH]

I’m 34 and grew up with this song. I heard it the other day driving for the first time since I was a little kid and had to pull over and just listen and appreciate.

[@edclauss337]

Such a great, soulful voice. Just a little bit of raspy when Amanda wanted to use it. Love Love it.

[@tnawcwvictoria]

Now THIS is a cool song, I use to listen to this on Casey's Top 40 when I was in High School and it was a Top 40 Hit on Radio & Records and it was a Big Hit on Adult Radio as well. God Bless Amanda Marshall, that woman sing and move as well.

[@rickglenn3080]

Still listening to this song in 2024.

[@2edged955]

Absolutely 💯

[@fredhominal5029]

En 2024 .. et bien après encore ! .

[@RichardLatuso-lf9bv]

GREAT SONG BY AN UNBELIEVABLY UNDERRATED GREAT SINGER IN AMANDA MARSHALL! STILL LISTENING IN 2024!

[@hopehart]

Me too. Hits the soul.

[@cjc2]

Every time I hear this song it fills me with nostalgia. Summer 1996.

[@alkohallick2901]

Amanda Amanda please come back!!!!!

[@Ronton617]

Cant believe this Song is 20 years old already. Where has the time gone. Wow, seems like yesterday I heard this on the radio in 1996. Timeless.

[@jeffking5505]

I don't like calling someone a one hit wonder, but what has she put out since this?

[@bamarolltide8761]

Jeff King listen to a few of her other songs, let it rain, fall from grace a few others

[@Ronton617]

I was just going to suggest that too Bama Roll Tide. All her songs are good.

[@CoreyOriginals]

Cant wait to see you in Vancouver @QE It is so great to see you back out and touring... 20 years is a long time... AND I Hope its not for the same "tied contrac"crap my cousin went through as a Canadian artist. If it was I take a Knee to your perseverance and strength ! Your voice is stunning and your inspiration will continue to live on! We Love You!

[@contrarian604]

I saw her at the PNE in August 2024. So sad I missed her in summer 2023 but so glad she returned to Vancouver last month in 2024. If you get a chance to see her in concert, do it!!

[@lake4004]

What has happened to this incredibly talented performer? This song has on my all-time top lists forever. Haunting and beautiful at the same time.

[@peterbelton9205]

Going to see her in Toronto can't wait

[@jenniferschweichler6773]

I grew up in WNY. I've followed her for a long time. I agree very great artist

[@michaelcrofton6548]

Absolutely perfect song, production and voice.. hypnotic.

[@giuseppegaribaldi6457]

She is amazing!! understatement!! she has such a voice..I could recognize among many...

[@SharonGallant-uw1yo]

The past is all in the past now I want the best for everyone great song

[@sliv812]

The opening piano riff reminds me of the piano riff at the beginning of Steely Dan's "FM (No Static at All)" from 1978.

[@thepaulcaldwellyoutubepage963]

True story, i totaled my car to this song in 1996. I got hit from behind and my little Mazda was thrown into the ditch on Hwy 54 in Osage Beach MO. I sat there surrounded by broken glass and smoke and finished listening to this song that was still playing on the radio.

[@radioparadisiac]

lol a good soundtrack for a bit of shock

[@user-tk4gr9zo7t]

What a life 💕

[@blackie8083]

@ Paul Caldwell, hope you ended up ok bruh!

[@jimbeam4140]

Ha ha. Good story. Life is weird eh?

[@termitesc.aardwolf3644]

Just goes to show how fricking awesome this song is.

[@buggyone8588]

"She's waisted years/no time for tears" this gets me every time. I can relate to that very well. Thie song is very hopeful and has a feel good feel to it. Never knew who the artist was but loved the song the first time I heard it. Being in my twenties in the 90's was a wonderful time.

[@citizencain454]

I bought this album the minute I heard the song ! Brings back a ton of great memories .

[@PrashantSingh97]

I found her song Let It Rain, one day accidentally and Gosh, I was stunned by her voice and Now I am her biggest admirer! She is one of the Legendary Musicians who never got their due fame and Success Story spread all over the world! Amanda, You already are an Inspiration to us. we LOVE you and your Music! Thanks for every single song you have given to this world.

[@peterhanssens7260]

Yes completely underrated, typically Canadian. I remember she was BIG in 1995 to 1998 and I.mean BIG .....go Amanda 🇨🇦

[@akeveney]

This song was my anthem back in the 90s. The song had been my story only four years before, just change the names and places a little. I hope the song was able to inspire others to get out their personal "Egypts" and come into their own.

[@StraightFashionMan]

Brings back memories from the fall of 1996

[@Ronton617]

Same here. Remember it like it was yesterday

[@VivianSwim-e2x]

This brings to mind a guy I was with back then. This song is fabulous. Love Amanda Marshall.

[@donaldkoester9096]

After 5 yrs FINALLY FOUND THIS GREAT SONG... Amanda thank you!

[@xmyar53]

This is such a fabulous song and so incredibly well produced. I had the pleasure of seeing you record a video in Vancouver. You are an amazing talent.

[@qazeaz]

saw her in concert in 96 opened up for Mellincamp and came back and sang with him I was very impressed went the next day and bought her Album still have it and play it often

[@iamfilipinas]

it is now 2014 and still carry this song in every media format. i had the cassette. i just had to find the music video. Love you Amanda

[@suemarie6032]

I know your post is old, but I just found this video again. The one they play all the time here, even in stores is, "Fall from Grace". If you never heard it, check it out. I saw her concert last Aug and that was one of the highlights.

[@peck404]

Wow. I have not thought about this song in 25 years.... It was really big around the time Alanis came smoked a lot of pot my bedroom listening to this back in 95

[@ajason17]

Great song😮

[@butterflymustfly_1232]

This song gave me hope years ago!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thank you for the strength to realize i deserved love..to stand up and against mental&emotional&spiritual abuse.

[@gordontufts5540]

One perfect reason for being a proud Canadian❤❤❤

[@movalodh]

Freedom, courage, hope, faith...what an astoundingly spiritual song.

[@thimble288]

It's about someone leaving an abusive relationship, you know, like the one you have with your church

[@annettesinclair5495]

One of my favorite artists, loved her since she first came out. Saw her in concert 3 times, most recently at the Oxford Stomp in Calgary 2019. She still rocks and sounds great. I love this song and many others. Great Artist. 👍

[@fredhominal5029]

J'adore.. toujours autant même après tout ce temps passé !! .. Sa voix est exceptionnelle .. 🎶👍

[@OntarioAndrews415]

I loved this song when it first came out and I love this song now. Amanda Marshall is one of the most talented singers out there ....and here we are in 2022. :)

[@bobothefrigginclown]

Fell in love instantly from this song forward..

[@recioyoung8447]

😊 My ALL TIME FAVORITE!!! I would listen to this song on repeat driving back and forth to college. GREAT Memories!!! #AmandaMarshall #Birmingham #DontLookBackGirl!!!! ❤❤❤ Classic still even in 2022!!!

[@edwardc6288]

Her voice is legendary jeez

[@RIOTEARTH]

I notice many comments saying why she isn't more popular. 2 reasons; her label had different plans for her and tried to make her into a bubblegum pop star, and people in the US aren't as accepting of Canadians (which is ridiculous I know).

[@bobbyozb]

i've played guitar for more than 30 years.....listened to so many artists and styles of music....i can honestly say she has the best voice this side of Aretha Franklin....it would be an honor to play on a record of hers.....the most underrated singer of this era

[@stonessonicjournal3181]

That is one hell of a hook! This song was played a lot on the radio in the 90s and it's always stuck with me, even when I didn't know the artist. Not really into pop rock, but that hook is just undeniable. Great song.

[@Chris_Davis_music]

Lee Sklar is SLAYING on bass on this one! Great track all around.

[@ra4fun4me]

Chris Davis that’s what brought me to this video. He played yesterday on his KZbin channel.

[@RayyMusik]

Yup, Lee took me here as well. Iconic bass player, and Amanda is an amazing singer.

[@peteandurnot]

Same for me. Sounds like he's playing a fretless on here

[@bazgolin1036]

It’s 30 Dec 2020, and Lee played Amanda’s Last Exit To Eden yesterday (I’m 8hrs ahead of PST in London), and (a) thought it was a great track, and (b) had to jump over to her KZbin channel to check out at least 1-2 other songs Lee mentioned. She’s better than all the ‘superstars’ out there at the moment. Hopefully she’s going to do more after the pandemic.

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

Amazing voice 🎉nice soprano sax 😊

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

I always thought it was Amy Grant singing this song - no wonder I couldn't find for YEARS !! Amanda has a great voice and her emotion shines thru in this song - I'm going to listen to other songs of hers and I'm sure there's more to love !!

[@marcspector9188]

That haunting keyboard in the beginning intro gets me everytime. Great 90s track...

[@glennhansen3046]

She is quite superb. She should be an international superstar. Sometimes life is just unfair. Great song with great meaning.

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

This was huge in canada, was all over muchmusic and muchmore music

[@tubetea]

The very fist time I heard this song was around midnight as I crossed the Alabama Mississippi line driving back to my hometown near B'ham from Houston. Had to have the album after I heard this.

[@bikeracer6045]

wow, 6 years later, not much action here?! Amanda Marshall is still such an amazing singer, and this is my FAVE song by her! I hope Amanda is doing ok!

[@janetmoore5645]

Love this song great lyrics. What a go girl you got out of a broken relationship. Amanda marshall have great talent for people to open your eyes to abuse. Wish you made more music you were very talented musician.

[@mayemcdonald9111]

I saw her many times in Vancouver in the 90's. What happened? She was outstanding. I truly miss Amanda Marshall.❤️

[@theresaphillips560]

she still tours in Canada. I have a friend who plays keys for her.

[@theamandamarshall]

Tickets and VIP packages available now for 25 & Counting: The Heavy Lifting Tour happening this June! www.amandamarshall.com/tour-dates

[@SilentKnight43]

Always loved this song - but it brings back some sad and melancholy memories from the year it came out. I'd hear it each night in power rotation on the radio while working alone on a graveyard shift. Felt like it was the end of the road at the time, that I'd hit bottom...and as much as I loved the song and the sound of Amanda's voice, the repetitiveness on the radio ingrained it as an anthem for my loneliness and depression at the time. Even today when I hear it...it takes me right back to that moment in time.

[@sadee1287]

Sorry it has such a negative connotation for you. Hope you're in a better space now.

[@SilentKnight43]

@@sadee1287 Much better place these days - thanks for commenting. Sorry for the reply lag...I have the attention span of a gnat at times. 😉

[@darknessislight3689]

Loving yourself and freedom is the greatest gift in the world.

[@sammorris4314]

I have been looking for this song for years....it is a spiritual song for me personally glad you tube finally caught up with my personal experiences..Thank you Ms. Marshall

[@chriisnapolion9881]

Yes

[@ddeiner55]

I pray she ( Amanda Marshall ) will resurface. I saw her once and that's all it took ! God bless her life !!!

[@rebeccasiouxse1413]

Thank you for this song Amanda, it has become my anthem in regards to leaving my own " Virgil"

[@theresaphillips560]

same here ❤️

[@aclark903]

#Romanpoetsmatter.

[@cosmasnkanda8193]

2023 enjoying this beautiful song❤so nice!

[@andrebernier9742]

She's one of my favorite canadian singer songwriter 👍✌

[@AllisonLayman94]

I've been looking for this song since 1997. Finding it has opened me up again.

[@flyyspit]

STAND UP and try to deny this tune and the vocals... Many will stay seated as they should.. Amanda Marshal has an AMAZING voice that many WISH they had....

[@cassinko]

Please Amanda, come back to us. We know life get in the way. Hope you did not give up in singing. You are one of our gems. Canada awaits your return.

[@mrtlcasap]

Great album super artist

[@vivandav67]

She is very underrated..and such great memories of a better time in my life..mid- 90s...sigh...

[@rileywhiteman788]

Definitely the world needs mrs Masrhall

[@nitronick]

Very underrated song. Great melodies, chorus, lyrics, everything.

[@kristinaperez]

I soooooooooooo love this song!!!

[@intentionaloffside8934]

Still a great song in 2021

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah very relevant still anyway.

[@justexrite]

Love watching her work her facial muscles like no other I know.

[@drewreid9112]

I’m Canadian and I was about to say that I’m tired of saying how our artists should be wayyy bigger. But then I realized, the fact that they aren’t, just makes them so much more Canadian. Where are my Canadians at?! Can you believe we’re considered the underdogs?? 😂

[@2edged955]

Good quality music gets passed over...because the masses don't tend to have good taste!😂

[@krismua1209]

This song just popped into my head so I came here to watch/listen. Such a gorgeous voice. 😍

[@glenysward3741]

My all time favourite song by this incredibly talented singer!! Way to go Amanda!!

[@LittleLulubee]

I remember this song from when it first came out. I've been trying to find it for YEARS, but I didn't know the singer. Finally found it. I love it ❤️

[@mashedpotatoes209]

LittleLulubee I've been trying to find it since forever. Heard it on the radio and used an app on my phone to find the name

[@lancemannion4113]

Yet another incredibly talented, (highly underrated) female Canadian artists. There's something in the water (or, snow? Lol) The amount is actually staggering given the small population. Even today in 2023 🇨🇦❤️

[@kimberlysands9129]

Amen 🙏 I understand this song but not in 1995. Ironically I turned catholic and totally relate to this song

[@danielmoroff6179]

Yet another chance for this Canadian artist to have a taste of fame she was denied. Absolutely fabulous!!!! Luv U I really do!!!

[@johnreeves6444]

I’m from Birmingham in the UK, which I know this song isn’t about, but even so I like to pretend it is 😊 this one is very similar to Sheryl Crow both lyrically and musically, the whole album (and the two after) deserved more. Superb singer