He himself pointed out in one interview that his sexuality prevented him from getting some big opportunities. Sad indeed. Love him still.
@domlorayna3 жыл бұрын
couldn't agree more.
@agustinmindful97793 жыл бұрын
I dont believe he's underrated due to circumtances related to his sexuality, but due to lack of sensitivity of music listeners. We all need to be talented as music listeners if we want to value a good song or singers, and this is unluckily very uncommon these days. Pet Shop Boys is the same idea. Not everybody is ready to enjoy and appreciate such as amazing artists.
@prenomnom80953 жыл бұрын
et ? Où est le problème ?
@thefrankonion2 жыл бұрын
I lived in the room he had at the Chelsea for nearly 8 years.
@TodayFreedom2 жыл бұрын
After all these years this is still such a charming video. Thank God for the Internet.
@davidbenson3931 Жыл бұрын
And especially you tube🇮🇪🙂
@lontok200615 жыл бұрын
I love that he sings such a dark, pleading and angry lyric to such an upbeat, energetic melody. It really nails both the defiance and the desperation. Such an incredible wordsmith, with such incredible songcraft
@sarahk8625 Жыл бұрын
you have it!
@carshagify13 жыл бұрын
This song is Rufus' brilliance write large. There couldn't be a better illustration of his talent and his eccentricity, he's completely unique.
@scottallen95568 жыл бұрын
It seems so obvious now, but the major key for the happier lyrics and the minor key for the darker ones was just simple and brilliant!
@Weirdosaur10 жыл бұрын
The way his fingers dance across the piano keys is a song in and of itself.
@proudgonzo12 жыл бұрын
Rufus is a modern-day Oscar Wilde. Cheers to you, sir.
@agnieszkajanczak7181 Жыл бұрын
Love them both.
@burleq14 жыл бұрын
If this was the only performance ever captured of him or this song, it would still be one of the legendary musical experiences of all time.
@mrmofobrandon349011 жыл бұрын
this man is genius and he is really underrated.
@shaltibalti4 жыл бұрын
Not by us x
@brandwell_ Жыл бұрын
Liking comments from the future. He’s still underrated. Oh and in the near future the president of the USA is that Pizza Hut guy.
@mickey_moone Жыл бұрын
Underated has its allure and appeal. It's where the dark, Joker part comes from.
@peace4annie10 жыл бұрын
Rufus' live version of this song is on my top 10 favorite song list.
@mog53318 жыл бұрын
from the moment I heard that song for the very first time I knew it would be an all time favorite
@volkanerrgun Жыл бұрын
It is proof that you dont really need anything else than your ability.Long live Rufus welove ❤ u round the world.Thank u for everything you ve done for music .
@andrewplayspiano19 жыл бұрын
Love this guys piano playing. I can hear the samba in the hook (I always sway my hips when I hear that Am7-D7-Gmaj7 shuffle) and Beethoven in the bridge. A great musician. Rufus, what I would do to be your backup singer, piano player!!!!
@brabanthallen8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Arango I would love to do a duet with Rufus. His voice and mine have the exact same range and vibrato. I flip coins with you to sing with him.......
@alisonparker47994 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@isaline15406 жыл бұрын
On s'en lasse pas d'écouter et de le regarder!
@natalevi10 жыл бұрын
I adore him
@d0907195810 жыл бұрын
Hey, get in line! Just kiddin'!
@jasondoss850117 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best version of this song I have heard. I love to hear that he has gotten better. He was always good, but listen to the fluency with which he draws us from one emotion to the next. He has a power now, that was still a fledgling ability when this song was written. Rufus is so much sexier now, and sounds so much more strong than ever.
@bassistsattack15 жыл бұрын
He has an amazing voice even live! Just listen to this, flawless.
@michaelcarmody9311 Жыл бұрын
so glad to hear him play this solo live - it's how I want to learn it. There are so my dynamics and superlatives in this: joy, desperation, longing, compulsion, self-deprecating humor, drugs, very cool rhymes - totally a cabaret piece de resistance
@marjoriekorson232010 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing. I can't get enough of Rufus and Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk!!!!
@wilhelmpaulm2 жыл бұрын
I remember listening to this back in college, takes me back when I was so happy and in love
@DanielleBawls17 жыл бұрын
He looks incredible in red. And I love the way his hands just kind of flirt with the piano. What a classy, classy man.
@TheCurrey9 жыл бұрын
I love, love this song. Rufus, you make my world clearer when I listen to this song and your work. Bless.
@thekwekwe74788 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs of all time, thank you!
@mugimesh6 жыл бұрын
Much better than the recording, truly amazing performance.
@susannicholson36255 күн бұрын
Just discovered Rufus Wainwright tonight …what a beautiful voice and choice of songs
@liavav16 жыл бұрын
can't get enough of rufus!!! he's so cute in this video, his face is as red as his shirt!!! looove him!!!!
@JoshDisher2 жыл бұрын
It's not very often a songs a classic before most people have even heard it. Caught him by accident (touring with Tori Amos)at The Fox in St Louis back in the late 90's... Blown away.
@LindaMandel5438 жыл бұрын
Rufus are best from the best singers in the all world!😍
@macios-wb9ch5 жыл бұрын
Listen to Freddie Mercury
@coastalification9 жыл бұрын
so very talented
@katerinkot6 жыл бұрын
oh, what a gentle dear soul.
@Jim38215 жыл бұрын
My partner and I had the privilege to see him in concert in our town (Harrisburg, PA) two weeks ago. Fantastic! Charming, brilliant pianist composer and lyricist, and very funny! Opening act was his Aunt..Sloan Wainwright. They rocked the audience!
@tubeyou891193 жыл бұрын
The first time I heard about him and listened to his live performance was when he opened a Sting's concert in Las Vegas almost 20 years ago. He sang this exact song and wore a red shirt like here (maybe the same one). I became a fan during that song because the whole thing was so beautiful... Still love this performance to this day... Thank you for uploading.
@milafarras3 жыл бұрын
F fascinating. Rufus is the most complete artist ever. period.
@ilanbialous43723 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance Great song wonderful piano BRAVO
@LULUBELLEIII13 жыл бұрын
When Rufus was born, father Loudon Wainwright III wrote 'Rufus Is A Tit Man'. Never has a song been less prophetic. This song is fucking incredible! Thanks for posting ;-)
@scottallen95568 жыл бұрын
This guy has two musicians habitating his brain! Fucking awesome genius!
@JulietsMama15 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song. What a perfect performance......wonderfully and very well done!!!!
@HarryOBrienMusic3 жыл бұрын
Here annually to watch this art. Such craft, talent and beauty.
@Whatsthedealman14 жыл бұрын
great melodies! this song hooked me the first time i heard it. i bought the album the same day.
@celestialsam17 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you. And Hallelujah was the very first song I ever heard him sing. So beautiful.
@Plottoberry15 жыл бұрын
''So please be kind if I''m a mess''... who doesn't feel like that? I love him.
@Rosalee242414 жыл бұрын
I love this song ... such a beautiful voice, he does it all so effortlessly. Love Rufus :)
@Squeaky142317 жыл бұрын
I ADORE this song! It's my favorite, the one that got me hooked on Rufus...
@ofaDyingStar17 жыл бұрын
He's the second artist I've come across who can sing amazingly, and who has a lisp. Lacey, the lead singer of Flyleaf, has one too. And both of them are amazing singers. I seriously adore this guy, his voice is gorgeous.
@mrs.laceycrandall529410 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love his voice...
@DigitalUniverseReviews7 жыл бұрын
WOW! I'm so glad i found your music its .... Words wont do it justice. It moves me, engages me, and causes feelings. All that music should do to you... Your really great. Thank you for the music
@daanwd14 жыл бұрын
Actually, that is a reason why it's so perfectly in pitch :), no tensions wheresoever caused by articulation (e.g.). Good study example for vocalists!
@josesimoes2825 Жыл бұрын
Simply amazing
@TracyGrammerOfficial3 жыл бұрын
Stunning. Love this version so much. Thank you for posting.
@Thunder_Shark16 жыл бұрын
I first discovered this song on a rainy day, sitting in traffic. Totally put me in the right mood!! haha!
@guacamole81210 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh he's so talented
@davidlee67202 жыл бұрын
well done Rufus, brave to take it on , well done, good job, love all your own work as well. You are a true artist -
@AshRichardsMusic15 жыл бұрын
He is adorable. I absolutely love the lyrics and the melody has me singing his tune all day!!
@carlos002nz15 жыл бұрын
A great voice and it was great too the fact of listening to him in Salamanca, SPAIN, while he was wearing like a bullfighter!!!. This is a land of bulls. That's sensibility and sense of humor. I appreciate him. Thanks so much. The sound is very good. Have a nice day.
@Press1ToParty16 жыл бұрын
He's purely amazing, I mean...its hard to find artists that sound just like they do on records...and he's one that does. Also, his music is just so captivating. His music is so mild, and its a good artist to have in your collection.
@paulgoogol2652 Жыл бұрын
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@catalinabusla11514 жыл бұрын
The most brilliant composer,performer in the world! Amazing Gorgeous Rufus! Greetings from Italy! Sei adorabile
@michelejusko13 жыл бұрын
This song totally rocks! How can you not love it...
@flavaflavs17 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favourite songs! And the piano in it is flawless. One of life's simplest pleasures...:)
@MusicMadness8614 жыл бұрын
i found this video about 2 years ago and therefore found rufus. now i'm completely obsessed with his music and i'm seeing him next month! can't wait!
@vaynethenighthunter20659 жыл бұрын
OH HIMYM PLS COME BACK TO MY LIFE!!!!
@AphroditesPistol8 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this song exists, but I'm also very happy about it I'm so inlove
@frankiesusnak67196 жыл бұрын
a work of heart .....and art
@JC-mm9tq9 ай бұрын
Made me cry.
@tashazalinski52505 жыл бұрын
Holy shit. He’s incredible
@lontok200615 жыл бұрын
An incredible performance of an incredible song. The lyrics give me goosebumps.
@addnamehere14 жыл бұрын
I saw him in concert a few nights ago knowing nothing about his music. I was blown away and wish I had known him beforehand.
@8000Christopher2 жыл бұрын
Rufus and the piano,,,,,,, soooooo great !!!!!!!
@AlexanderBecerra23 Жыл бұрын
[Lyrics] Cigarettes and chocolate milk These are just a couple of my cravings Everything it seems I like's a little bit stronger A little bit thicker, a little bit harmful for me If I should buy jellybeans Have to eat them all in just one sitting Everything it seems I like's a little bit sweeter A little bit fatter, a little bit harmful for me And then there's those other things Which for several reasons we won't mention Everything about 'em is a little bit stranger A little bit harder A little bit deadly It isn't very smart Tends to make one part So brokenhearted Sitting here remembering me Always been a shoe made for the city Go ahead accuse me of just singing about places With scrappy boys faces have general run of the town Playing with prodigal sons Takes a lot of sentimental Valiums Can't expect the world to be your Raggedy Andy While running on empty you little old doll with a frown You got to keep in the game Retaining mystique while facing forward I suggest a reading of a Lesson in Tightropes Or Surfing Your High Hopes or Adios, Kansas It isn't very smart Tends to make one part So brokenhearted Still there's not a show on my back Holes or a friendly intervention I'm just a little bit heiress, a little bit Irish A little bit Tower of Pisa Whenever I see ya So please be kind if I'm a mess Cigarettes and chocolate milk Cigarettes and chocolate milk
@RexiRoxi28 жыл бұрын
fantastic!
@scorpiomonet16 жыл бұрын
this is one of my favoite songs ever, by any artist! Hes so good in concert and a totaly sweet and down to eath person if you ever get the great fortune of meeting him!
@awsinger15 жыл бұрын
He is absolutely perfect
@jessieallred21367 жыл бұрын
😘❤❤😍😢🌅🌌🌠🌈love him since the moment i heard him
@TodayFreedom7 ай бұрын
“A little bit Irish” - like all of us 🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
@twosie766110 жыл бұрын
Good looking guy.
@danielHL82416 жыл бұрын
I like the way he's humming during the piano solo :) Seems like passionate playing...
@suzeaa15 жыл бұрын
He's such a gorgeous and talented little monster, isn't he? Live long and be happy, Rufus.
@heikkijhautanen45763 жыл бұрын
Love his voice so much....
@Lady121617 жыл бұрын
@reikifire1114 жыл бұрын
Love this video ... Rufus is a great artist. Love the emotion in his voice.
@tye385narf2112 жыл бұрын
one of the only artist that could do something live and have it sound this close to an album version! Rufus is Epic.
@Arturo7Estrada15 жыл бұрын
He is wonderfull, his voice is great!!!, congratulations from Mexico City.
@kylakapuso14 жыл бұрын
I saw him alive two times but everytime i see him i want to see more and more. His voice is unique. His songs are fantastic. Love you
@sandrinecassini77116 жыл бұрын
He is pure brilliance
@georgehoughton14972 жыл бұрын
Coming back to this every couple of years is always like climbing back into the perfect temperature bath
@lucianabornisacci25884 жыл бұрын
Non mi stanco mai di vedere e rivedere questo video! 💙
@zorz34894 жыл бұрын
Anche io hahah
@lucianabornisacci25884 жыл бұрын
@@zorz3489 😙 ❤
@123turnaroundgirl12 жыл бұрын
Saw him live yesterday!!! Such a great singer and wonderful personality!!!
@richandemily17 жыл бұрын
He has the most peculiar way of singing and I think its why I like him so much...this man is incredible. If you have not seen it you have to watch Hallelujah..it will bring you to tears.
@whereamigoingnow14 жыл бұрын
It's worth learning the words,just as valuable.Stellar piece of work.
@meggydee12312 жыл бұрын
OMG haven't watched this for ages & forgot how perfect it is!!!
@wenikisaro16 жыл бұрын
I love Rufus' music! what a storyteller
@LucasPenido16 жыл бұрын
Rufus always gives his all when playing a song..he shows an excitement as if it was the first time he was performing it! AMAZING!!!
@billybifocals5 жыл бұрын
Great song, love this guys stuff.
@poppyseed8909 жыл бұрын
should have dominated the last 15 years!! (musically ;-)
@vekacity14 жыл бұрын
I love him. I'm always between meloncholy and extreme happiness when I listen to him sing. It's a mixture of extreme emotions, and I think that's what makes him unlike anybody else.
@exodus6642 жыл бұрын
2008, sitting on a terrace somewhere in Rajasthan making folk people listen to this, to today revisiting that day. It's etched in my memory. oh how we grow up from 21 to 31. F-
@flyheli16 жыл бұрын
I could watch it another 10 times... great performance for sure!
@tundraization14 жыл бұрын
I love his voice ! Thank you for posting this song !
@voladora9216 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS SONG! SO BROKENHEARTED!
@LilacUnderworld6 жыл бұрын
Always loved this one! Such a great tune!
@XtremePlaying00715 жыл бұрын
The piano in this song is amazing!! He is so awesome!!