Belinda Carlisle - Shades of Michaelangelo (Runaway Horses Tour '90)

from "Runaway Live" Live at the NEC Arena, Birmingham, UK, May 26, 1990
Lyrics:
A still-life portrait
A view from my window
Touched by innocence
Now fading away
Into a quiet storm
Of the tears of the angels
Falling around me
As I'm watching the days
I frame colors of passion
Against a fading sky
With a stroke of love
On the canvas of my soul
I'm painting a perfect world
With shades of Michaelangelo
With each promise made
In every heart that knows
We can live in a perfect world
in shades of Michaelangelo
A seed of hope
Grows in my garden
I feel the earth
Beneath my feet
Running through my mind
Are dreams of a future
Where all of this world
Works in harmony
I frame colors of passion
Against a fading sky
I hear songs of children
Echo in the sky
I hear songs of children
A tomorrow so bright

[@martinking2199]

Beautiful Woman with a stunning voice I've had the privilege of seeing & hear Belinda live simply wonderful

[@augustfontana1294]

When I hear Belinda sing it brings tears of joy to my eyes.Belinda you are the Greatest!!!

[@Shahriarist]

Belinda, a beautiful vocalist, love her ravishing reverb, and her excellent edge in her vital voice, she has terrific tonality, this supreme song is magically artistic like a Michaelangelo canvas.

[@torstenfechner]

Never forget, Belinda Carlisle! Greetings from Berlin(Fechi's design factory)

[@briancrosbie1743]

Great to be back where one belongs Susan. In the love of your arms. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolward3244]

Absolutely love Belinda Carlisle fantastic voice xx

[@briancrosbie1743]

Living in a perfect world is living life with u Susan MARKAL 😁😁😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@harjinderchaggar4513]

Wow what a beautiful sparkling dress and a beautiful song.

[@karstbing2964]

The lyrics of this song is so touching, in which you can feel the song writers' genuine idealism and optimism to this world, they know this world is far from perfection and everybody knows it, but they believe it will get better in the future.

[@az-bb8qf]

Listening in Oct 2020... Simply love this song. Love it then in 1990, loving it now still.

[@terjer8069]

I love this song and her voice ,it is a privilege listen to her...

[@irina1296]

'Runaway Horses' is my personal favorite album by amazing Belinda Carlisle. I love every single song. "Shades of Michaelangelo" is another non-single masterpiece. Belinda's voice is stunning

[@denisehoward177]

My favorite song that Belinda sings!! The tune & words are gorgeous. She wrote this song with Charlotte Caffey.

[@rayhoughton8046]

Yes we already know that dickhead, she said at the start

[@tigershoot]

@@rayhoughton8046 You're a charmer aren't you.

[@nigelsimon597]

best song

[@arteklatrek9052]

This is so beautiful song, one of many Belinda sings. One brilliant between all others for Runaway Horses masterpiece. I luv U

[@kobearjr.9382]

Holy crap-a-roo it just doesn't get any better than this!!!!!

[@sparrowhawk72]

I love this song! I bought this on VHS when it came out and I watched it over and over again! I love at the end when she says we only have ten years left to save the planet, so start now and do your part....and this was in 1990...twenty years ago.

[@1962lp2h]

30 years now in 2020 - we're still here, and not much has changed except it's worse not much optimism just depressing bad news and grab grab grab taxes, high costs and dismal outlook.

[@RobbO9965]

Excellent song and performance, Belinda will always be a babe in my eyes.

[@augustfontana1294]

Belinda is not only gorgeous but very talented!!!

[@briancrosbie1743]

Thanks for this morning CLAIRE XO

[@jacquesleigh1813]

Belinda Forever From Jacques South Africa

[@daveishereuk]

Such an underrated song.

[@danielesteve8359]

'Cause it's full of heart, something really uncommon nowadays

[@antitheistpansy]

One of my favourites. Beautiful.

[@richardwright2743]

Simply sublime!

[@martinkuliza]

Pay attention kiddies THIS IS WHAT REAL POP STARS USED TO LOOK LIKE NO BITCHES NO HOES NO MONEY NO BLING NO GANGSTA SHIT NO AUTOTUNE in fairness, there was definitely lip sync in my day, but this is not lip synced JUST FUCKING TALENT, Simple as that

[@gregmardell6653]

Went to see her on this tour at Peterborough Very fond memories she rocked if I remember rightly.

[@mog7187]

I saw her there too about 25 years ago...

[@tigershoot]

I was at the same gig May 23rd 1990. Just over 30 years ago now. Drove all the way from Sunderland with my brothers. I was third through the door. I didn't know it then, but this was the opening night of the world tour. I still have the ticket, programme and T shirt. Really enjoyed the show but it was a bit too short. Two songs didn't get played that should have been as they were too unrehearsed I assume. When we sat outside we could hear the band rehearsing we were that early. I believe that building got demolished and is now a document storage facility???

[@tigershoot]

Sadly this clip cuts off too soon at then end. Eric Pressley (now dead) is playing a fretless bass to perfection. You need to listen to this on the DVD to appreciate.

[@conan5885]

My favorite song off the Runaway Horses album. ♥

[@yu04fzr]

great song

[@pavel6115]

Потрясающе!

[@demelzabarker]

every time i hear this song the hairs on the back of my neck stand up the amazing belinda carlisle

[@augustfontana1294]

And every time i hear this song it brings tears of joy to my eyes!!!

[@denisehoward177]

Beautiful, beautiful! My favorite song by her.

[@ferdelance1994]

@sparrowhawk72 love this song so much have the lyrics framed and displayed on my wall, with other all time favourite songs

[@ked1013]

Amazing track. Poetry

[@paulboulter7823]

Album “ Runaway Horses 🐎 “❤

[@briancrosbie1743]

Simply red. Talking of which United play tonite. 3pts clear. I'll buy u a whole new team for Christmas next year. You're beautiful each and every time we score Susan MARKAL my duchess my baroness my lady in red for life ❤️⚽

[@lippyfrybender4622]

Beautiful song I'm suprised it's not been covered by other artists Belinda Aphrodite incarnate

[@anegorina]

A still-life portrait A view from my window Touched by innocence Now fading away Into a quiet storm Of the tears of the angels Falling around me As I'm watching the days I frame colors of passion Against a fading sky With a stroke of love On the canvas of my soul I'm painting a perfect world With shades of Michael Angelo With each promise made In every heart that knows We can live in a perfect world in shades of Michael Angelo A seed of hope Grows in my garden I feel the earth Beneath my feet Running through my mind Are dreams of a future Where all of this world Works in harmony I frame colors of passion Against a fading sky I hear songs of children Echo in the sky I hear songs of children A tomorrow so bright

[@sissigian9973]

Isn t she the best?

[@danielesteve8359]

That doesn't need and answer... but, of course, she is!

[@caralhete1000]

Tantas memórias do verão de 1993...

[@isobelsimpson1416]

2020 x

[@nimrodmithos]

Un retrato de naturaleza muerta vista desde mi ventana Tocado por la inocencia Ahora se desvanece En una tormenta rápida De las lágrimas de los Ángeles ... a mi alrededor Mientras observo los días Marco colores de la pasión Contra un cielo que se desvanece Con un golpe de amor En el lienzo de mi alma Estoy pintando un mundo perfecto Con tonos de Miguel ángel Es una promesa hecha A cada corazón que conozco Podemos vivir en un mundo perfecto como En sombras de Miguel ángel Una semilla de esperanza Crece en mi Jardín Siento la tierra Bajo mis pies Corriendo por mi mente Son sueños de un futuro Donde todo este mundo Trabaja en armonía Marco colores de pasión Contra un cielo que se desvanece Con un golpe de amor En el lienzo de mi alma Estoy pintando un mundo perfecto Con tonos de Miguel ángel Es una promesa hecha A cada corazón que conozco Podemos vivir en un mundo perfecto Como en sombras de Miguel ángel Oigo Canciones de niños. Ecos en el cielo Oigo Canciones de niños. En un mañana tan brillante.

[@danielesteve8359]

No es "en 1 tormenta rápida" sino "en 1 tormenta silenciosa".

[@westonhough4813]

Please "Babe" do the last drum beats and do that part. My video's and DvD's have been stolen. I just need to hear them last beats as broadcast on "Central" TV the closing credits x viva always x

[@nigelgilmour6904]

Running

[@yacovlk7924]

The only song I like from her.

[@augustfontana1294]

Sir, if that"s the only song you like from Belinda then perhaps you haven"t herd many of her songs.

[@ivanseguradoechevarria5326]

Jacob Kauffman I don’t understand you Jacob because Belinda Carlisle is wonderfull,she and her voice.

[@danielesteve8359]

Then go clean your ears, dude...

[@utchpunk9611]

Tucked away as a b side. Saw her years ago, some gudnt asked for this song and she couldn't remember it. Probably too much coke. Apparently she asked for a straw at the bar for her coke, the barman said "can't you use a rolled up fiver?"

[@Tristan9483]

One of her best songs! But a terrible live performance!

[@Cotterpin_Doozer]

Yeah so wasn't a crash hot live singer back in the 80's, funnily enough she sounds better now, saw her a couple of years ago at a zoo twilights fundraiser.

[@augustfontana1294]

I have to respectfully disagree with you. This was a wonderful live performance

[@fomalhauto]

@@augustfontana1294 I agree with you. I thought her singing was very good.

[@danielesteve8359]

You can try to sing it better anytime