Anita Kelsey - Sway (Dark City)

[@scottmantooth8785]

*i don't even smoke but the desire for a cigarette after hearing this song is very strong*

[@nw2324325325]

"Daylight. When was the last time you remember seeing it? And I'm not talking about some distant, half-forgotten childhood memory, I mean like yesterday. Last week. Can you come up with a single memory? You can't, can you? You know something, I don't think the sun even... exists... in this place. 'Cause I've been up for hours, and hours, and hours, and the night never ends here."

[@anarchyantz1564]

Take a trip to Shell Beach, all will be revealed.

[@Kuro-RONC]

Sup in these days i really spent a certain amount of time to make a tribute about jennifer connelly, i tried to match song and cutscene in the best way i could. I know its sound kinda lame but if you are a fan of 80's music check it out and let me know your thoughts! Thanks for reading me! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKLQf35oabehfdk

[@elliottswanson9307]

Connelly never did any singing in Dark City. The magnificent voice belongs to UK session singer Anita Kelsey.

[@ferrolguillory4254]

Paul Newson? RON Newson...New Orleans/94.PUNK/Bauhaus. Ziggy StarDUST/Bust...French Quarter BLOWJOb, TONY/OZ...LEATHER up. Jupiter, Florida. BURT.

[@kuroxiii9481]

@@elliottswanson9307 She sang in the director's cut

[@crystalrobot01]

I havn't heard any other version of this song yet. But since I saw "Dark City' first time, I have been looking for this song. Thank you for posting this song. Love it.

[@therealrickycat]

What an amazing cover. Such a beautiful voice.

[@denneverwhere7702]

Yes, this song and Jennifer together: Perfect

[@underdogjo]

Jennifer, she is an angel.

[@crystalrobot01]

One of my favorite SciFi movie of all time. Also you can get so many version of this song from so many different artists but this one is the BEST.

[@kisnerp]

It may not be the best sci-fi movie ever made. But, weirdly, it is one of the few films I can watch repeatedly and don't get tired of very quickly. Also, find the idea of longing for an idyllic time and place that didn't exist to be endlessly fascinating.

[@BelloBudo007]

There's songs and then there's Songs. Beautiful!

[@kalmatron100]

Thank you for publishing of this song in two remarkable versions.

[@dracoon-_-7732]

When marimba rhythms start to play, Dance with me, make me sway. Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore, Hold me close, sway me more. Like a flower bending in the breeze, Bend with me, sway with ease. When we dance, you have a way with me; Stay with me, sway with me. Other dancers may be on the floor, But my eyes will see only you. Only you have that magic technique: When we sway, I go weak. I can hear the sounds of violins Long before it begins. Make me thrill as only you know how: Sway me smooth, sway me now. Other dancers may be on the floor, But my eyes will see only you. Only you have that magic technique: When we sway, I go weak. I can hear the sound of violins Long before it begins. Make me thrill as only you know how: Sway me smooth, sway me now. Come on, babe ... Sway me now. Sway me smooth ... Sway me now, yeah. Oh-ohh, gotta sway me now. Come on, babe ... Come on, babe ... Sway, sway ... Take me ... now. (Sway me.)

[@crystalrobot01]

Best version ever !!!!

[@JuzJok]

Wow, really great songs! Thanks for that!

[@IlusionQuebrada]

Anita Kelsey's version of Sway is my all-time favorite rendition of this song. I think it's awesome and heartfelt!

[@alexwild5487]

Me too

[@brittanycutrer1676]

simply beautiful.

[@Ataraxian666]

That fretless bass sounds incredible.

[@rwl1919]

+G.H. D.N. 'Dat Bass

[@kundalini1128]

Can't get enough of this.

[@frankstoeknife2224]

damn woman. i love dark city. i love this song

[@fabiandoulton]

Nice job on a great song !!!

[@bellavisu8449]

❤️🎼 The beauty of these lyrics doesn't exist within the words themselves Imzadi, but in how they resonate in my heart for you ❤️💏❤️

[@billmercer1634]

What a killer song, although it's been redone once or twice!

[@PFloyd87]

just finished watching the movie " Dark City " just after hearing the song, was so impressed that keep searching for the singer till got this. It so reminds me of my girlfriend.

[@darkgodam]

The best version of Sway with me

[@Kuro-RONC]

Sup in these days i really spent a certain amount of time to make a tribute about jennifer connelly, i tried to match song and cutscene in the best way i could. I know its sound kinda lame but if you are a fan of 80's music check it out and let me know your thoughts! Thanks for reading me! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKLQf35oabehfdk

[@elliottswanson9307]

Anita Kelsey really nails the song.

[@AngryLittleGnome]

Jennifer Connelly's version is much better. They dubbed her over with this version in the theatrical cut of Dark City. The director's cut has her version.

[@mindfullchaos]

awesome.

[@andrewrunners111]

Jennifer Connely is aging like fine wine!

[@FunkyardDogg]

This is the album version (Dark City OST). I wasn't even aware that there was an abridged version.

[@joefreeman856]

She was younger. I prefer the voice of Connelly(in the Director's cut, you hear her actual voice singing)

[@humble_integrity]

no way connelly's voice doesn't come even close LOL

[@elliottswanson9307]

Trevor Jones had a reason to overdub Connelly. She's a fine actress, but she can't sing at a professional level.

[@baphometsalazars]

...ESta chingona la peli una de mis preferidas¡¡¡¡

[@SnowLeonhart]

I prefer Connelly version.

[@thealexnoza]

+SnowLeonhart i prefer anitas version and jen swaying with me!!!!

[@LiLi-or2gm]

Uh, Anita did the vocal for the movie. Jennifer lip- synched it. It's in the credits for the movie.

[@shibitoobscura3348]

@@LiLi-or2gm That's only true in the theater version of the movie, but in the director's cut version, it's Jennifer Connelly's voice.

[@BrandoCalrissian82]

@@LiLi-or2gm Anita’s rendition will always be superior to me.

[@1stPCFerret]

This is a _very sexy_ song.

[@Kuro-RONC]

Sup in these days i really spent a certain amount of time to make a tribute about jennifer connelly, i tried to match song and cutscene in the best way i could. I know its sound kinda lame but if you are a fan of 80's music check it out and let me know your thoughts! Thanks for reading me! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKLQf35oabehfdk

[@JandusValentine]

This is the Most Lovely version of the Song I've heard :3

[@Nenos]

Love that bit of the movie ^^

[@asaremperor]

@MFFL412 Totally. I watched in a Mexico city comic con and walked out thinking it was gonna be such a smash when hitting the theaters. And like, absolutely nothing happened. I think is awesome in so many ways.

[@bryceboson9970]

I love her song

[@ahmedkhaled-fp5ny]

amazing

[@jsbach15]

The original was performed by Bobby Rydell in the 1960's. Michael Buble, has recently recored the copy of this song...somewhere around 2002. It's Michael's copy you're probably hearing played on the radio. I love this song too!

[@ergew27]

Znakomite wykonanie. Pozdro z POLSKI !!! Dla Polaków!!!

[@Xenu]

@Kyadark Connelly sings in the Director's Cut version. You can find clips of that scene on YT.

[@Maaaattologyyyy]

I like both

[@kendrat199]

such a seductive, emotional voice! :] I love it!

[@pdrc1447012j]

sublime...

[@crystalrobot01]

I don't care what people say about original bieng the best, but sometime the remastered is great with respect to the original artists.

[@scottmantooth8785]

a good example of this idea is the Postmodern Jukebox rendition of Seven Nation Army - Vintage New Orleans Dirge White Stripes Cover ft. sung by Haley Reinhart kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXOZeYxup55racU an amazing cover...very classy ...as is the NIN cover of Creep...

[@BhanuHBK]

Best version... melodious voice

[@ricardocantoral7672]

1:54 to 2:13 God, I love that part.

[@timothy666]

awesome

[@Valyn]

@JMC51974 I don't normally notice those things, but I have always agreed with you since the movie came out.

[@rolad]

Cool, I'm going to have to track down a copy of the album. By shorter version, I just ment that in the movie she only sings for a few seconds.

[@jack8354]

Nice arrangement.

[@tranhanna7524]

Nice song. Btw anyone know how to get to Shell Beach?

[@aps2254]

For anyone don't know : the composer of the song "Trevor Jones" acctually want "Anita Kelsey" to sing it (the original version) How people mad at this scene lmao ?

[@jordaniac89]

Baddest jazz song ever.

[@paulnewson]

I completely agree with this. I'm not sure why people have given the comment a thumbs-down, maybe they see the word "dark" and think you're saying something mean. The way that Kelsey performed the song really fitted in with the whole (dare I say it) dark atmosphere of the film. One of the best films I've seen, it really gripped me. I also loved her performance of "The Night has a Thousand Eyes" - I much prefer it to the popular version released by Bobby Vee.

[@oseiasantonyo9032]

muinto bom video .Eu gostei pra caramba .bom muinto bom.....G,, like.I like.

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

Kind of surprised at some of these comments. This version sounds fine, there's nothing outrageously bad about it. We just heard Connelly singing it first (and she DID do a great job) so it's what we're expecting.

[@anhnhvn]

Actually this version of the song is used in the theatrical cut and Jennifer Connelly's version is released later in the director's cut. Personally I don't prefer any one over the other. But in the movie's context it makes more sense to use Jennifer's rendition.

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

@@anhnhvn Idunno, my memory is that Jennifer Connelly's version is in the original cut. I remember liking it enough to try finding the soundtrack back when I saw the movie around 2000 or so. This version is much more foreign to me.

[@joejoeb9455]

That Fire is Burning Hot.

[@captsard]

@TheShadowkrab This song's been around since the 50's in the form of a Spanish song called quien sera, but I would say none of its many incarnations top this one.

[@daddyleon]

lol! I was in a bit doubt whether or not this was just a picture or a vid. Gihihihi :$

[@TheShadowkrab]

@FunkyardDogg original is Julie London.. Dino just covered it

[@mstrixtemstwister]

so cool and pretty

[@mannyrupitt6930]

That bass line is effin cool

[@amirac1493]

Barry Adamson - Come Hell or High Water comes to mind. Not entirely like this, but I think that if you like this one you'd like that one. Another classic song is Come rain or come shine.

[@whymedudeffff]

I prefer the movie version where Jen sings it

[@kamalkarim3268]

Does anyone knows the title of the other song Jennifer Connelly sang on the movie? Tnx

[@Skyline3092]

"The Night Has A Thousand Eyes."

[@kamalkarim3268]

Brilliant! Thanks very much :)

[@pumpkinboy13]

she appeared in nvr heard of movies back then......i wonder why?....she's gorgeous

[@paulcaron6364]

Where can I find it to record. Tried I Apple Music no luck

[@FunkyardDogg]

+Paul Caron Send me a PM and I'll be happy to help you out.

[@CozWeAreRockAndRoll]

this not jennifer connely, peace bro...

[@sernerr4571]

This song just forces you to sway with her, she just sings it in such an awesome way, unlike Connelly's version where it's too straight, doesn't have that fantastic swing. This is my favorite version.

[@andrey22]

In the director's cut, Connelly's version was kept, with all her flat notes for a reason: (spoilers) When the outsiders swapped lives, minds and memories, they changed Connelly into a lounge singer but there has never been any indication she had ever sung before, which means that a good portion of the physical preparation and more importantly TALENT was not within her. It was a subtle foreshadowing device that basically said: "she became a lifetime-long singer 15 minutes ago". It's not only "love" that the Outsiders never could grasp, it was also things like "talent" and who knows how many other human characteristics.

[@jibch]

***** Thanks ! I didn't see that !

[@windwalkerrangerdm]

***** definately! It's where you get the "feeling" something is very, very wrong with this world, there is some kind of imperfection, something very vital missing in people. They know it, but they cannot explain it. They just go bland. It's... such a perfect reflection of this feeling in connelly singing, that with this meaning in it, I find that one to be much more stimulating. It's, achingly, painfully beautiful.

[@denisl2760]

@@andrey22 Good point, but I wouldn't say Connelly's singing is bad and lacks talent. Its more subdued, sadder, and fits the "noir" theme of the movie better. Anita is obviously great, but her singing here is too upbeat to fit the tone of the movie.

[@andrey22]

@@denisl2760 Thanks for replying to this 7 year old comment. I'll take your word for it, I have no idea what my headspace was when I wrote it.

[@rolad]

Awsome song. Where did you find the longer version?

[@killainahblackcoat]

I guess I should see this movie then huh? I never even heard of it. I seen 'Sin City' like 3-4 years after it came out and loved that... saKrayZne

[@squidward1292]

When we sway I go 'weeeeee'

[@Caoquerque]

Ah, Anita Kelsey's voice is way too sexy! She's quite popular on the trance scene as well.

[@gvekony]

I think this is the best version of the many, what was made since the 1990s.

[@HartelozeKlootzak]

well said

[@wheniwasinvietnam]

what genre of music would you guys/gals place this song in?

[@sarahherren1775]

it is my song I gona i love it

[@Laspunzadas]

DOPE

[@popmihai2000]

@MFFL412 i rate it pretty high. loved it

[@wuz2blu]

I agree! This is lounge-singer cheesy. When Jenn Connelly did it herself, she put real feeing into it!

[@Orph_ne]

I love this version

[@TheZoe321]

@MFFL412 hey no dissing dark city that was an awesome movie

[@matrick101]

You can buy this on amazon ;)

[@szender22278]

Esta es la mejor versión por lejos. La de Jennifer Connelly, por bella que ella sea, es muy lenta, sin sentimiento. Tampoco su voz está a la altura. Anita le pone sensualidad y expresa ganas.

[@justsomedudeyouknow8372]

Fun fact: jennifer connelly didnt sing this in the movie. Anita Kelsey did.

[@sociallogie]

@paulnewson yeah that version is too i dont just doesnt have the heart this one does, i fell very much like in the mode to wear a trnch coat and talk like a wise guy

[@rcgamesro]

@MFFL412 Along with "The Thirteenth Floor"...

[@kyleshepard6377]

mmm that is one of the most sumptuous basses I have ever heard.

[@amsterdamus83]

amazing music dark city is the scifi movie reference

[@whipappeal4869]

I used to confuse grace kelly's strange from the movie frantic with this song. I think a grace Kelly version would of worked out very well.

[@Kuro-RONC]

Sup in these days i really spent a certain amount of time to make a tribute about jennifer connelly, i tried to match song and cutscene in the best way i could. I know its sound kinda lame but if you are a fan of 80's music check it out and let me know your thoughts! Thanks for reading me! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKLQf35oabehfdk

[@ahhhhhDE]

watch the movie, understand the plot. then listen to the music again.

[@ricardocantoral7672]

Dark City > The Matrix

[@spectr__]

The older I get, the more I agree...

[@ricardocantoral7672]

tifaucz​​ I understand the appeal of The Matrix because of the action and the lore. However, it's not that bold. It's just another good sci-fi action film. DARK CITY on the other hand lures the audience in with it's enigmatic and dark atmosphere and there is no outstanding lead. The characters are dull, lost, wandering in a vast prison, trying to find a truth that is beyond their grasp. In the end, only some queries are satisfied unlike The Matrix which is quick to appease the audience with a ton of exposition. I must admit did not warm up to DC when I first saw it but subsequent viewings changed my mind about film and I finally realized the work of genius that it was.

[@Krshwunk]

Just watched Dark City not an hour ago. Not as good as the Matrix. It had some amazing scenes and had a lot of potential. The first half was semi-unwatchable and could have been pulled off much more elegantly. I hope they remake it ... provided J.J. Abrams has nothing to do with it.

[@ricardocantoral7672]

Initially, I had the same reaction.

[@TWX1138]

And the irony is, they used some still-assembled sets from _Dark City_ when they filmed _The Matrix_ like Trinity's opening at the beginning of the film, because they were having trouble with funding and needed to convince those with the purse to fund them. I liked the first two _Matrix_ films, but they made a fundamental flaw with the third movie. With Neo's collapse and machine-ken at the end of the second movie, they could have chosen to reveal that even the "free" humans were *still in the Matrix* and that freedom itself was a lie, and then _why_ that was the way it was, but they didn't.

[@jsbach15]

You're most welcome, my pleasure :D

[@Captaraknospider]

@horaciosi Sin never talk bad about Jen she is always amazing

[@XenogearSolid]

Is it weird that I prefer it sung by Jennifer Connelly?

[@mjmoumakwa50]

Sunday Jazz June!

[@BretonInTokyo]

@MFFL412 And one of the most copied. It needs to be re-screened everywhere. It's an absolute wonder of scince-fiction.

[@recepisiklio]

👏👏👏👏🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@michaellamkins5768]

Why did you use a picture of this amazingly beautiful woman that just happened to make her look like she has down syndrome?

[@ceciliaventura1254]

HAHAHAHA!!

[@Allangulon]

Michael Lamkins she looked like that throughout the whole scene.

[@solarprogeny6736]

Today on the list of assholes, this guys uses the terms down syndrome and ugliness interchangeably!

[@Kyadark]

I suspected she was lip singing in the movie (they almost always are in movies) but I'm disappointed to find out that it's not really Jennifer Connelly performing at all. Still a great song.

[@NRYoung14]

Its seductive....me gusta

[@shadesofmist9214]

that cover voice is very good , but dark city is jennifer conelley

[@Nicholas8929]

its sway but if you mean artist i think its dean martian.