Elvis Costello And The Roots - I Want You (MSR Studios)

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Music video by Elvis Costello And The Roots performing I Want You. (C) 2013 Elvis Costello Under Exclusive License To Blue Note Records

[@verygoofy1]

This is insanely fantastic.

[@ednoled]

When some of you grow up, you'll realize how good this is.

[@staywellandstrong4199]

When your friend's husband says that she sleeps with other men - and, he says with moist eyes, that he wants her to be happy nonetheless. This version captures it - as it Rips my heart out.

[@islandbee]

I'm not sure why people hate this version. This is so fucking awesome. It's really bluesy and the Roots are a phenomenal backing band for Elvis Costello. This would be a great tour package. Elvis Costello and the Roots.

[@jcso1]

Usted es muy generoso con esta versión. Suena distinto.. más bluesy. En todo caso, el buen gusto permanece intacto. Y el genio…, pues ni hablar. Saludos.

[@mioszw9139]

beacause this song is something more. it's about the feelings that some of us exprienced. it's about pain and sadness and losing etc. just watch movie with rachel weisz and hopefully you understand some part of it but if you didnt exprienced this i'm sure not all of this. and this version is just fun for him and the band. and dont get me wrong, it's good performence but song has deeper meaning and for me fiona apple did good job as she understood this. nonetheless it's good version but original(or fiona apple version) it's important part of some people lifes.

[@geemarsh.7766]

In my personal opinion, probably the best song ever written AND performed.

[@mikecolumna]

This is my most favorite arrangement of this awesome song. Such power and feeling! The King is definitely in the building!

[@paulperkins1615]

It surprises me that such a primal song can be jazzed up like this without ruining it, but it works.

[@mikecolumna]

I don't know, I feel more blues than jazz, but however you label it this is pure feeling, awsome!

[@kaiomarques3188]

Am I the only one who simply love the keyboard and think they added a good and charming tension in the song?

[@frederickwrigley2295]

The most harrowing love song ever written, and backed up by the 21st Century Booker T. and the MG's. The Roots can play ANYTHING.

[@myaimistrue100]

I saw him perform this live in the late 80s. It was just Elvis with an electric guitar. Every line he sang had a different nuance. It was the most devastating 20 minutes I've ever experienced. And when he finished, honest to god, the audience was so stunned, no one could even clap. So the comments here--Fiona Apple did it better, and this is him ruining a classic song? It's HIS song, for godssakes. And he's a genius.

[@elroc1]

Amy Bown amen

[@abc67]

A true privilege

[@marktroutman8130]

Yeah man. NOBODY holds a crown in the palm of their hand like Elvis Costello. He owns you and there is nothing you can do about it.

[@chuychongas]

why should anyone care about something YOU saw in the 80s? This is a nice performance here, but not much emotion in it. Fiona's version brought me to tears.

[@Lee-wu2up]

Can't deny his greatness, but I can't deny hers either. Her version just oozed emotion.

[@dbentleyto95]

I saw him at the Ryman in Nashville Tn in the late 90s. He was only with Steve Nieve and they were on fire. He started this song and stepped away from the mike taking full advantage of the fantastic acoustics of the venue. He belted this song with such emotion that I burst out crying. Everyone was so quiet and afterwards he received the best ovation. This piece like a lot of his songs has many arrangements and is amazing with each one. I have seen him in concert three times and he was a brilliant performer each time...never disappoints. The Roots are so fantastic and innovative, was happy to see this collaboration.

[@mariannell]

It was SHE undressing... We love you, Elvis Costello. And Diana, too. ❤

[@studonaldson1497]

I don’t normally comment but on this occasion- as far as I know this Is not a ‘version’ its his song, he wrote it. Was privileged to see him perform this and much of that album at the Albert Hall London in the mid 80s and it was as spellbinding and chilling there as here, if not more so live. Very few songs written about love snd lust combined that work as well as this, Stu X

[@lcjevers]

what a magnificent song...fully in control and such a trait of chords ...mesmerizing

[@syahtree3231]

The pain in his voice, the agony is so very raw and beautiful,mesmerizing and haunting🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@leilaniolhoeft2655]

Fiona can't hold a candle to the man that wrote this song. Sure she did a great cover. I'll say it again, a cover. When Elvis sings it I turn inside out. It's obvious he lived this song.

[@rosedaddona4262]

Wow. That was so musically narcotic..the Roots!!!!!!!

[@muzicmachine1]

Brilliant performance of a classic Costello tune. Combining Elvis with The Roots was a stroke of musical, magical genius. I love Elvis and this is his best work in 20 years The Roots are a band that can do everything. Its all just perfect

[@clayrowden3916]

Absolutely fantastic! This rendition and performance is first class, world class all the way around. I am so glad I finally found it. I've seen EC around 10 times over the years and this is one of his best performances, bar none. And, I have seen him well over 10 ten times.

[@dickbrouwers8687]

Goose, goose, goose. Everywhere. So intense!

[@connorduke4619]

The Roots have got to be close to the greatest "backing" band of all time and Elvis is in fine form here! Combined the effect is something like prime Lenny Kravitz.

[@tacoyo]

The atonic guitar is a great finding I never heard before!

[@lienardable]

A great songwriter with a great band...

[@texidodj]

Superb, the song, the performance, Super Costello, The band!!!! Outrageous!!!

[@DylanVotaire]

It crescendos into a bunch of guys playing together--beautiful.

[@G8GT364CI]

What a great band! The synthesizer stuff sounds like something out of The Beatles Strawberry Fields era.

[@studonaldson1497]

Dear Bob, what ‘synthesiser stuff’ ?! There’s no synth on it! Hope that didn’t offend, best, Stu X

[@G8GT364CI]

@@studonaldson1497 What kind of a keyboard is that at 2:38 if not a synth? Sounds very similar to a Mellotron which yes i know is not a synth but I doubt that is a Mellotron. No offense taken.

[@studonaldson1497]

Dear Bob, with respect it’s neither a synth or a Mellotron, it’s a Hammond organ thru a Leslie cabinet. Sorry to be such a ‘smartarse’, best Stu X

[@G8GT364CI]

I'll take your word for it not being an organist but it is the strangest looking Hammond I've ever seen. I'm used to B-3's.

[@studonaldson1497]

@@G8GT364CI with respect there are plenty of Hammond clones about, have been for years, inc the Korg CX3 and lots of fab samples which can be triggered by any midi keyboard. Either way still sounds great. X

[@kevinbeat]

Elvis Costello is the real King, Great song,

[@rattyeely]

Fucking stunning. Roots totally adds this sexy funky energy to this song. Also the way he sings the intro...

[@raycurryjr1925]

Genius. Lord help me!

[@tacoyo]

The very best song of Elvis Costello...very painfull song over his wife who sleeps with another man!

[@nygumbo]

Beautiful! I wept at Brooklyn Bowl when they busted this out! Thank you Steve Mandel!

[@mortenreippuertknudsen3576]

Roskilde Festival 1995 - 25y Anniversary of the largest music festival in Europe: 5 Sets with Attractions, Imposters, Luca Bloom, Debby Harry & Jazz Passagers and Brodsky Quartet: 5-6h. Nothing compares and i bought every single Album he had recorded up until then within a month. Heard him again in Cirkus bygningen, Copenhagen with the Boradsky Quartet in 1995 - and again in Tivoli garden, Copenhagen in 2004/05 with the Attractions & Emmylou Harris.

[@MichaelBrewick]

an epic songwriting feat, and it looks like this rad band had fun doing it with E. nice to have an old school, committed ending on it. think he enjoys revisiting, and why not? there's so much to get around on... very much enjoyed access to this, thanks!

[@elezde]

If you don't know who The Roots are, then you just won't get this collaboration. Elvis-yes! Roots-yes! Nuff respect to all of them....

[@crazy07cat]

I love the way he plays his guitar!

[@joeceonnia5361]

I never saw this before, wow, this is tight!!

[@OpheliaDarkling]

make no mistake. this is Elvis Costello's song. like any version you wish, but it's still his.

[@thebullybuffalo]

Ophelia Darkling and it's a piece of crap

[@baktru]

This is a terrible version though...

[@Productions-rf5he]

thebullybuffalo write one better.

[@markai2002]

@DExXR 380 Maybe you don't like it, but what's clear is you're an idiot 😂😂😂

[@zellah]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jjp007]

I thought I loved this song before but the ending is eerily beautiful. Swwooooooon.

[@antonyj5239]

The best version ever! Thank you!!

[@louisemilne740]

Just a complete triumph!

[@nezumiman2000]

Damn tight.

[@MarioManeriMusica]

wow che bella performance!

[@mindrolling24]

Frickin' brilliant performance and artist. I did click on this because it might have been The Beatles 'I Want You (She's So Heavy) but this is a gem. God I wish I'd heard this song in1987....and played it to a certain someone...alone. This is my 3rd edit- might stop now regardless of how much this song is spinning me out: too many spelling errors, thank you,Maputo correct. No- seriously I typed in 'auto correct' I mean what the hell is a "Maputo'?

[@Sofia_Monteiro]

Maputo is the capital and biggest city in Mozambique

[@claudiogonzalez665]

Such a great version…..speechless🫣

[@franzstephencortes8543]

Heard this mesmerizing song from the movie Only You. Hope ya'll can watch it! Love this song immediately !

[@cungar1001]

This is one of the few repetitive songs with no chorus that could go on for a long time without being boring.

[@ExodusPessoa]

Well Said

[@jayvee99]

Have always loved this song...probably in my EC top five. But this version with The Roots gives it new life, and far surpasses the original version. Now I want an EC tour with the Roots...

[@studonaldson1497]

Thanks Jimmy V. I saw him with the last Roots live but I think the chances of another tour with them are pretty minimal as, with respect to all, none of them was particularly young when this was recorded. Best, Stu X

[@stevenmartinez438]

Instantly my favorite version. Lauren Hill on background vocals.

[@JRoUKno]

10 min and it doesn't feel long enough. I could listen to them play for an hour with him just saying "I want you" intermittently

[@konte2011]

To wciąż najlepszy kawałek Elvisa - już od trzydziestu lat.

[@bgbreakdown]

Fantastic!!!! So intense.

[@Azamra18]

Why y’all gotta hate? This is a different song than the original. And FAs version was different too. Different is just that, not better or worse.

[@Ag8844]

fiona apple’s live cover of this>>>>>

[@lynseygordon2605]

Seen him live for the first time at 15 in 2004 and he played this live been in love with it ever since. My all time fave artist

[@tacoyo]

This is not just another love song.....no it is a anxiety song because his wife made love to someone els....The pain is hurting my heart! Elvis C. greatest song! ...

[@daisycate]

Which wife? Cate O’Riordan?

[@queazeproductions]

It took me a while to get this version, I was still too enamoured with the original, too precious about it. Now I love the chaotic, off-beat tailspin, barely holding sensation this version brings.

[@Ptinski]

Would love seeing his new "Roots" live. The version of this beloved tune has a slight dissonance which makes it even more compelling.

[@ReasonableVoice]

They aren't "his" Roots and they aren't new either. They've been around for over twenty years and have released nine albums plus two other collaboration projects.

[@cynepnynep]

"slight" dissonance - is very big effemism. it's completely out of tune and I don't know why such a great master did it that way

[@JAOB1968]

@@cynepnynep Cause he can afford to?

[@ultragukuss1325]

Funny because there are so many bad comments around, I dig it! Superiour performance. Top notch musicians. All other is a matter of taste, but this project is truly special. You like it or not :)

[@MissSusieQue1]

Roger tis easy to be a critic......I would love to give a listen to "their" work..... Enough said.

[@morse1883]

@Roger: Pure brilliance. Who care what the uneducated say?

[@mikesamonek4247]

Incredible.

[@BEAT9KATO]

great!　

[@morse1883]

So utterly perfect for the beautifully produced film, 'Only You' which is outrageously good!

[@edgecliffroad4180]

Audible emotion... makes everything worthwhile

[@saraturner3936]

Just came a little.....YES, YES, OMG, YEeeesss!!!!

[@jamesjam5425]

Perfection

[@nicolesque]

well goddamn!

[@davidcrowder2761]

Thank you so much for your comment and continues support 🎶 I appreciate it, god bless you and stay safe

[@livingforfree2]

LOVE

[@thedeucemonkey2331]

Love this Song... Its angry, sad, sarcastic.... That guitar solo... Totally off and chaotic... Just like the feeling of the song... Definitely a song followed by an order of protection...😅😅😅

[@jamj1877]

Amazingly deep song!

[@margot6376]

Everything else is a wast of breath......wat een uitspraak!!😉

[@ALEXIA-gf8yg]

He is breathtaking... Greetings from Greece !!! 🌹🌹🌹

[@Loutraki9]

So much enjoyed also! Whoosh.

[@donnarocke6356]

Love Elvis Costello',s voice

[@geckogo7328]

What's going on here? When I heard this the first time and was immediately captivated ... it was all in a lower register.

[@zuliekamgatana9523]

The hottest lust song ever written.

[@mainerfreebird]

It’s not about lust. It’s borderline hysterical jealousy and homicidal rage of being cheated on. Pain.

[@blakelycreative3171]

@@mainerfreebird yeah... lust

[@jamj1877]

This song is about Pain and longing,for someone who is no good for you.

[@DBMe33]

@@mainerfreebird 2 each their own

[@richay772004]

man, them keys at 6:20

[@francinenazaruddin]

I’ll always love you Elvis💗

[@heatherbrown1880]

classic.

[@jackspraker3542]

I am afraid that I won't no where to start.

[@lamper2]

+Jack Spraker know

[@uhope765]

Wow...

[@Lylith909]

Love Costello and love the Roots, but not sure about this. Misses the biting ferocity that makes this song so brilliant.

[@bottomsupbass]

certainly mastery of instruments but no sincerely sinister moments. the dark desperation is gone. fiona apple killed her version

[@zuliekamgatana9523]

Agreed with both of these comments. It still rocks though.

[@LeonieOrtonWrites]

Agree - great version but loses its underhanded ferociousness.

[@Estudio_Quesney]

Agreed 101%

[@anselmoecheverria6342]

Elvis Costello llega esta sábado a España con un show dúctil en el que se presenta a solas ante el público para contar su historia con la guitarra, el piano y más de 40 años de canciones. El músico inquieto de las gafas de pasta y el sombreo Stetson lo avala una larga y muy respetable trayectoria que arranca en los años 70 junto a su primera banda The Attractions. Con el inicio de siglo XXI estrenó una nueva banda denominada The Imposters, pero en esta gira que lleva por nombre "Detour" se presenta él solo y en la que condensa anécdotas, recuerdos y algunas de sus mejores canciones. Asegura que de este modo puede pasar de la canción más íntima al puro desenfreno. El espectáculo tiene mucho que ver con su reciente libro de memorias "Música infiel y tinta invisible", que acaba de ser editado en nuestro país por Malpaso Ediciones. Declan Patrick MacManus (Londres, 1954) es su verdadero nombre. Un legendario intérprete, compositor, productor y miembro del Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Él defiende la música como vocación y se siente afortunado porque ha podido vivir cómodamente de ello, pero ya no cree en la industria. Desde la publicación de "National Ransom" (2010), su último disco de estudio, su actividad profesional se circunscribe a la música en vivo, por ejemplo con aquella célebre gira del "espectacular cancionero giratorio","The Spectacular Spinning Songbook" en el que una ruleta con temas y rarezas de su amplio repertorio permitía escoger al azar las canciones de cada concierto. De hecho Elvis ahora mismo no tiene contrato discográfico, a pesar de que está escribiendo dos discos al mismo tiempo, muy diferentes entre sí, que de momento no piensa editar aunque sí llevar hasta sus directos. Hoy actuará en la sala Mozart de Zaragoza, el domingo en el Teatro Monumental de Madrid y ya el lunes, en el Kursaal de San Sebastián. Música independiente novedades.

[@pippoplfc]

Genius at work.

[@merylandianorte]

Elvis Costello & The Imposters - I Want You (Tim Festival)

[@OtaconNachos]

I like this update to a classic. Has a more laid-back and smooth lust (an oxymoron) going for it.

[@meulie]

Such a masterpiece 🤗

[@octopusink8518]

This is fantastic! Wow!

[@aliciacabrera-thomas9705]

[@St.Maliki]

Miss you, Gina

[@jcso1]

El cambio de modo le resta dramatismo a la canción respecto de la original, que es mas cruda. Pero los genios como usted siempre están explorando. Gracias por esta versión tan jazzera…! Saludos.

[@jamesaubert1707]

Beatles influence 👌😎

[@declanapatricia636]

Okay, I see. This song just needed "The Roots." Wow.

[@fabriziodelfiacco4515]

calante disperato... speciale...

[@leilaniolhoeft2655]

Anyone remember what year he performed in south Florida with Paul Carrick?

[@Gallowgate]

Lacks the raw passion of earlier performances of this classic - check out other versions on KZbin

[@ExodusPessoa]

No!!!

[@rosedaddona4262]

Clearly you have never loved and lost..this version had me smoking a cigarette afterwards..

[@simplemade1]

How to top what was a great recording in the first place.

[@eloisazamora6131]

Votre chanson elle est super belle!✌🎗💛🌼

[@malikclandestino]

aplause

[@awildart]

I thought I had seen something before. I thought I had seen people play music. I was so wrong. Looking at all y'all. Elvis & ?

[@JustLor7777]

4:11❤

[@suzyvouvoudakis9595]

💞 💞 💞 💞 💞 💞 💞

[@davidcrowder2761]

Thank you so much for your comment and continues support 🎶 I appreciate it, god bless you and stay safe

[@davidcrowder2761]

Are you there!

[@saporosti1]

Bien Fiona Apple, pero es mucho Costello..., en el disco aún mejor.