JUDEE SILL: THE KISS reaction

[@paulmayle4374]

Probably the most beautiful song ever written , the demo version is even better :)

[@owre]

My aunt would sing this to me…she lived a hard life too and passed too early. Will always think of her.

[@2wayplebney]

I'm glad you discovered Judee, Cynthia. All of her songs are beautiful. She uses a lot of religious language, but is not always singing about religion!

[@michaelcullen5308]

Thanks for reacting to the often overlooked Judee Sill. For me her best song is "Jesus was a Crossmaker"

[@2wayplebney]

I recommended this one too.

[@2wayplebney]

The Jesus in question was a Mexican bandit Judee was involved with. So the reviewer who noted that one of Jesus Christ's jobs as a carpenter would be to make crosses was off - target. He shot people, thus causing crosses to appear on graves.

[@meheuck]

The story as I understood it is that it was a rumination on her ex-boyfriend J.D. Souther, who had dumped her for Linda Ronstadt, and while she was trying to deal with her anger, remembered what she had read in Nikos Kazantzakis' THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, which posited that Jesus, as a carpenter, would have been required by the Romans to make crosses for crucifixion, before he became a religious leader and suffered on the cross himself. So her conclusion was that even the most inspirational people have done deeds they regret, and that was how she forgave him.

[@2wayplebney]

@@meheuck this sounds more likely, though Judee stuck to the bandit story.

[@tyvondra4732]

Down where the valleys are low is my favorite!

[@roundabout130]

Sadly, almost nobody noticed Judee's music back in the day. It's taken decades for that to be even halfway rectified.

[@craigireland5629]

My first time hearing this song. Lovely 😊

[@allicatmcd]

She had such a lovely voice. I'm glad you found your way to her.

[@avantprog6902]

Hey there Cynthia, the attraction to reaction videos is being able to relive our reactions to our favorite music and sharing with a friend. But, we also discover new music to us. I love your channel. You are attracting great music. This one was new to me.

[@AmbroseCynthia]

My pleasure Avant

[@avantprog6902]

@@AmbroseCynthia My name is Darren, I like to maintain some anonymity, I'm beginning to question that.🤔

[@avantprog6902]

@@AmbroseCynthia My name is Darren, I like to maintain some anonymity, I'm beginning to question that.🤔

[@AmbroseCynthia]

@@avantprog6902 alright Darren

[@petabulmer3317]

I discovered Judee not long ago. I'm so glad you found her too! Please do a reaction to her song The donor!

[@petersrensen7316]

Judee Sill is a pearl. Great to hear this beautiful song.

[@markantoneee]

The pearl is a good song too 😂

[@baliksupper6043]

Just discovered your channel,I love this song and Judee Sill.When I hear the opening line it turns me to jelly.Keep up the good work 🇵🇸🇬🇧

[@lastrada52]

For an even better understanding -- Judee Sill's lyrics: Love rising from the mists, Promise me this and only this, Holy breath touching me, like a wind song Sweet communion of a kiss Sun sifting through the grey Enter in, reach me with a ray Silently swooping down, just to show me How to give my heart away Once a crystal choir Appeared while I was sleeping And called my name And when they came down nearer Saying, dying is done, Then a new song was sung Until somewhere we breathed as one And still, I hear their whisper Stars bursting in the sky Hear the sad nova's dying cry Shimmering memory, come and hold me While you show me how to fly Sun sifting through the grey Enter in, reach me with a ray Silently swooping down, just to show me How to give my heart away Lately sparkling hosts Come fill my dreams, descending On fiery beams I've seen 'em come clear down Where our poor bodies lay, Soothe us gently and say, Gonna wipe all your tears away And still, I hear their whisper? Love, rising from the mists Promise me this and only this, Holy breath touching me, like a wind song Sweet communion of a kiss

[@orinbaxter340]

I wasn't ready for this. It touched me deeper than you can imagine.

[@AmbroseCynthia]

I can understand Orin

[@buschovski1]

Judee Sill is a very powerful spirit. The Kiss is almost too much to bear. i cant get very far in the song and i have to turn it off. Its one of the most beautiful things ever recorded.

[@troedelgerry]

Oh wow... this was absolutely wonderful... the song, combined with your reaction, your facial expression, your lovely words at the end... everythng was just pure beauty... and that also melted MY heart. Here is to your next one, my dear. Hugs and kisses : Gerry

[@MusicMissionary]

Wow that literally brought me to tears.

[@TheABSRDST]

Judee is so good. Really the best.

[@buschovski1]

She blows my mind.

[@kv99990]

Also by Judee, "There's a Rugged Road" really shows off her songwriting talents.

[@paulelroy6650]

One of her best

[@andygossard4293]

I like the version of just her and the piano on an episode of Old Grey Whistle Test. More moving and quiet without all the background stuff

[@craigireland5629]

Repeating myself, who me? 😁 Continuing to recommend the late Scottish singer/songwriter Jackie Leven. 'Working Alone/A Blessing' would be a nice introduction to his superb, extensive catalogue 👌

[@randybaker6042]

Nice string of choices. Tuck and Patti 6 minute studio version of Castles Made Of Sand/Little Wing for taking it to the upper echelon. Another good throwback is Wendy Waldman's Mad Mad Me. Others have covered it but it's always nice hearing the songwriter present their song like Judee on this one.

[@yiannishadjiloizou5501]

Your subscribers are well beyond 10.000

[@terryplatt8115]

Dear Cynthia, you have the same name as my dear cat - Sindy - who will be 22 in December, and is still healthy and alert and playful! I'm so glad you've been prompted to discover the beautiful music of Judee Sill. She has lived and died without making much impact on the world, and her life had a number of unexpected tragic twists which led to her demise way too young. Had she lived, I believe she would have had as successful a career as Joni Mitchell - who you may also like to check out. But for now, I hope you will take a listen to Judee's almost-hit single, Jesus Was A Crossmaker - it is simply superb, and fits the unique timbre of her voice perfectly. Stay safe, and I will see you again very soon.

[@coffee-xg6my]

Please react to "Steve Holy - Just A Kiss (+ lyrics 2000)" I know you will like this song and his voice!

[@MATEUSGENTE]

Please, listen to "Carpet of The Sun" from Renaissance. Your channel is one of the best react-channels because your emotions are true. Thanks.

[@buschovski1]

Or Ashes Are Burning. Or Can You Understand. That music is awesome

[@tkousek1]

Welcome to the seventies. Stop listening to lady gaga for a while and listen to real music