Sara Bareilles - Once Upon Another Time (Live at the El Rey - 5/14/2013)

The music begins at 1:22.
Sara Bareilles mesmerizes and enchants the crowd with the most amazing rendition of 'Once Upon Another Time' that I've ever seen her do.
Apologies for the shaking. I was far and people kept bumping me.

[@blumoonrisn]

This was absolutely incredible. I think she and Brandi Carlisle would be a dream come true on tour together. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@awsmsauce3147]

The clarity in her tone and sound is absolutely incredible. This is quite possibly one of the most beautiful and haunting things I've ever heard.

[@AlexBurruss]

When the crowd almost forgets to clap and is silent throughout the whole performance, you know they were transfixed. Sensational.

[@brandongalvin493]

Her best song. Ever. Without a doubt. Hits me in every emotional place.

[@susanallen6526]

Currently obsessed. Happens to me every year or so. The definition of longing for the past. Melancholia.

[@JeannieB42o]

I literally cry every time I listen to this song ❤️❤️

[@brandongalvin493]

@@JeannieB42o same. Every time. Even after all these years of listening to it

[@davidhinton8654]

could listen to this on endless loop… melody is exquisite, lyric is profound and relevant… performance is spot on and compelling… yes please

[@marywilson5930]

Her most underrated song by far, so incredibly beautiful

[@marywilson5455]

OMG. I had to look twice.... we have the same name! I LOVE this song! Absolutely beautiful voice. Peace to you, Mary Wilson!

[@bananabanana9210]

I just heard it today. I'm from the Philippines.

[@bellepadgett3255]

Currently laying in my bed crying from the angelic tones of Sara Bareilles voice. Tears of joy, of course.

[@pankajdhamane3602]

Her voice has more depth than I could handle

[@Nick-gl5ly]

she's such a great singer and a powerful story teller. She is also pretty damn funny and has a good spirit.

[@JordanBrinkman]

Amazing piece, Obviously one the most underated songs of all time, not only for the beauty of the lyrics but for the conviction of the performance, thank you Sara!!!

[@shirleyhusar]

Oh my God breathtaking chill quenching this woman is a phenomenon. Seriously with all these people who say they can sing this woman Hears A Sound and a Clarity and conjunction with a contrast sound unbelievable. I love this woman thank you Sarah for being you

[@fezzik7619]

I finally remembered to breathe afterward. I have to admit very few songs/performances have done that to me in 46 years.

[@chicagophile]

I’ve played this song several times in the last two days. How in the world did I not know about this wonderful voice. Just amazing.

[@carriehensley8949]

check out the copy of her performing this with Ben Folds and Caroline Shaw at The Kennedy Center. So beautiful.

[@teapots4103]

"And I'm like 22 now...so..." LOL seen her twice, met her once, she's amazing...

[@andrewkravmaga1833]

A live performance, and a studio recorded performance by Sara Bareilles are one in the same. Not one person on this earth could argue the difference. I think sentencing people on death row to listening to this song for 6 (hell maybe even 10)hours a day could cleanse one's heart, and give them the moral vision of life lol.

[@fernandofernandes8911]

She's incredible... live performance equals studio...

[@creatrixinc]

I heard this song for the first time today and thought "What a great voice." She's always been great, I just forgot to keep listening. I love the straightforward singing, no gimmicks, just power. Beautiful!

[@ulricrainard]

You do realize what you just experienced. What a gift... and the audience quiet as a mouse. So live ~electrically amplified, but all natural light. Wow! love this girl_ Sara Bareilles

[@kbrat5465]

Wow.

[@jasonstudley1688]

I don't think a song has ever effected me like this. I uncontrollably bursted into tears multiple times.

[@sonofhamp]

Very few of today's so called... "Artists" could do what she did here. She continues to amaze me.

[@rachelgibson1858]

Real artist like Sara never get the credit they're due. You listen to the radio and hear the same 20 pop stars with the same repeated lyrics, if you can call that garbage lyrics. 10 times in a 3 min song, the same line over and over. But teens gobble that 💩 up. So it sells like mad. Give me songs like this any day.

[@markangelotojon87]

Still wacthing this in 2022

[@ROCKSTARCRANE]

Absolutely incredible voice, perfect tone, vibrato, dynamics. No auto-tune needed here.

[@CrispyDang]

Still her best live performance of this song imo

[@ShutupNerd]

my favorite of all her songs are gravity and this one. no doubt.

[@crislakes1]

Is she for real? Absolutely stunning. Just when I think I've heard all her stuff, this hidden beauty blooms. Thank you KZbin. Damn.

[@mbot565]

the ending of this gets me EV.VE.RY.TIMMEE...

[@dannyyspencerr]

so much depth in every. single. note. i really respect her and think she sounded so beautiful here wow

[@TullesP]

Amazing performance, perfect combination of vocals and harmonium. A true artist!

[@quentin0630]

Once a day and every time, tears. Beauty exists right here. Freedom exists in such beauty.

[@notenoughtreble]

Gosh, I just melt at 6:50. Ominous and absolutely beautiful.

[@crislakes1]

Ominous, THATS the word. 🎶

[@Mszlamp]

Collin Carver Aannndd Que the tears...GAH! RIGHT TO THE HEART SPOT!

[@royabauman5770]

This performance is absolutely spellbinding. Brilliant.

[@MsShutupndance]

I love seeing a performer created to both instruments.

[@gretasbo1367]

Wow! Am I late for the Party. Well, better late than never. In the last couple of weeks I have been searching for her songs. The more I look the more gems I find. I don’t know what to praise more, her beautiful voice or her fantastic lyrics. This song is absolutely mesmerizing, hauntingly beautiful.

[@luizgustavolopes5015]

Wow...this performance fills a rooms with angels

[@melondoo6129]

I was NOT expecting that ending....

[@danakscully64]

I had a feeling at least one video from the show would be posted this morning. Thanks for uploading it! I had a great time last night watching her live. She was great, as always.

[@nathanielvalbuena6100]

this touched my heart, i feel so vulnerable. I'm at a point in my life where I still struggle motivating myself and convincing myself that I am worth something. This helps me a lot like i cant stop crying

[@Goosee9]

Stay strong!

[@daynagonmechi]

Man... Painfully, hauntingly beautiful. I'm sooo in love with this song right now. Can't stop humming it... Her best song to date.

[@GordyInMA]

Lovely Voice..... Lovely Lady......

[@starali16]

I've heard lots of renditions of this song on KZbin and this is definitely the best one. The intro draws her and the crowd into the emotion of the song which makes the execution even better. Also her vocals are on point!

[@michellepark2180]

Absolutely genuine and incredibly beautiful.

[@telestrat060]

I think this the most beautiful song I`ve ever heard. Thank you for the video. Her performance was unbelievable.

[@erinbenites8815]

HHHHHOW does she ever get through that 3rd verse without crying?

[@roseanneking4950]

True artistry!!!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@megmc9644]

Once upon another time Somebody's hands who felt like mine Turned the key and took a drive Was free I recall the sun sank low Buckley on the radio Cigarette was burning slow So breathe Just yellow lines and tire marks Sun-kissed skin and handle bars And where I stood was where I was To be No enemies to call my own No porch light on to pull me home And where I was is beautiful Because I was free Once upon another time Before I knew which life was mine Before I left the child behind Be I saw myself in summer nights And stars lit up like candle lights I made my wish but mostly I Believed And yellow lines and tire marks Sun-kissed skin and handle bars And where I stood was where I was To be Once upon another time Deciding nothing good in dying So I would just keep on driving Because I was free Songwriter: Sara Bareilles

[@bananabanana9210]

wow!

[@edivinemercado-laganas985]

It was magical. I really like listening to her songs until now

[@theamazingsepticeyeisnoton7592]

She's so special

[@KamillaFjeld]

She is truly mesmerizing!

[@DelusionalUnicorn]

NO WORDS...I'm absolutely enraptured!! (Ok, some words...)

[@ayatimasbrito]

Sara has one of the most incredible and beautiful voices I've ever heard 😍😍😍😍😍 and I just love her more each day!!!! Sara you're my idol ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ you are AMAZING

[@judegurl]

So incredibly beautiful.....

[@mitchelety]

Ahh I am overcome with tears listening to this!

[@mbot565]

goosebumps all over my head.

[@TravelingSeeker]

An absolutely beautiful live performance of this absolutely sublime song. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, @Goosee9!

[@purpleskies6600]

Amazing

[@myrnaburns8392]

This song is incredible.....

[@sojourner6972]

WOW

[@foreveruncharted]

Flawless. Truly incredible.

[@mosports31]

Amazing! Absolutely Perfect Pitch.

[@ageiiGIRL]

Fucking hell, Sara. The woman is perfect. Her words and her singing makes me so emotional. In a beautiful yet depressing way. Nonetheless, I love it. What a stunning performance. Thank you so much for the upload.

[@thegrag18]

Speechless

[@lisarm100]

WOW! that was incredible!

[@sfernandez286]

Love this ❤️❤️❤️ Still gives me goosebumps everytime I watch it

[@Goosee9]

Me too!

[@backwardssdawkcab]

This is so perfect. Not just the words and not just the singing but both. I always get a little choked up. Thanks for posting.

[@angadsingh9314]

How can she go THAT high??? HOLY SHIT

[@briel79]

She was so great last night. Thanks for sharing!

[@JRYussuf]

Just Devine.

[@sonofhamp]

If I could go back in time I would've been at that show to her this live.

[@mrtuba9]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@beltsazar4689]

just wow. fucking WOW.

[@cruzcat605]

I will sing this to my grand babies when I rock them. I'm like, 38, so I know what that will be like

[@ericnewberg7090]

Right on pitch after finishing the Acapella section. By far my favorite singer song writing who I once thought was not as great as Ingrid Michaelson. In my opinion, Sara has eclipsed by keeping the authenticity of here music rather than fall into the formulaic pop song sound which is over produced.

[@user-od8ot4pn6z]

My favorite song. I'm going to get a tattoo of yellow lines and tire marks, at some point!

[@JamesLouisWagner]

can someone upload a version of this that starts at 1:24 and cuts off before the applause? so I can loop it... and leave it playing all afternoon...

[@ToddCT-ko8kf]

What is that she is playing? Some kind of organ I suppose but what’s it called? Anyone know??

[@Goosee9]

Harmonium.

[@mornaboyle]

What is that drone-type instrument called?

[@Goosee9]

Harmonium

[@williammelville729]

She's called Sara Bareilles

[@factnews92]

I wish she is my future wife 😊

[@matevenodos]

Incandecent!

[@arvincharles]

Ridiculous! Absolutely ridiculous!!!

[@fasterrr123]

Children on their birthdays

[@dallas75]

I can't stand the people in the crowd that just have to be heard saying something. Let the artists say what they're going to say and then sing. We don't need to hear every basic white girl saying stuff

[@DebHenry]

down vote for commercials.

[@Goosee9]

I didn't put them in there, Deb. Bame her label and KZbin.

[@sonofhamp]

Deb, you're an idiot. Like he said, he has no control over that stuff and they make more than 1 kind of add on to block that kind of nonsense anyway.

[@DebHenry]

@@Goosee9 It is YOUR video and you want me to blame the label and KZbin? 🤣

[@Goosee9]

@@DebHenry I've got no control over it. You either get commercials or you don't get the video. Not my choice and not my reimbursement.

[@DebHenry]

@@sonofhamp stfu dad

[@DeusRexKry]

Meh.

[@angadsingh9314]

???????????????

[@michellepark2180]

Absolutely genuine and incredibly beautiful.