Grace Potter - Release (Live)

[@elainemeyer5062]

I recently stumbled upon this touching and haunting-like song by a truly talented musician. While the words are very easy to hear and understand, they can be interpreted by each individual in a different way. The intimate setting, dim lighting, darkness in the room, along with the fact that there are no other instruments or audience just adds to the beauty of her voice and piano playing. We’ve all been through a time in our lives that can make us relate to this song. At some point we’ve had to ‘release’ and let go someone we loved immensely, and these lyrics say it all! I’m 67 years old now and was a trained classical pianist and organist since I was 5. As a result, I’m extremely critical about music - no matter what genre it falls into - but this is one video that I can play every day, and each time I do it brings tears to my eyes. I can feel her pain and loss, as well as my own. It’s a shame that this hasn’t been ‘discovered’ by more people than it has been, and given the recognition it deserves! *** I’ve watched some of Grace’s’ other videos, and she plays and sings from within her heart and soul, often bringing tears to her own eyes as she does. That’s what I consider is ‘bringing music to life’, vs just playing keys or strings on an instrument!

[@ralfbuschner6925]

Well, today I can tell the story. Couldn't do that 3 days ago. I'm not a native speaker, living in Germany...so allow some hitches and glitches in my english. There's a good friend of mine near Dallas TX, a lady of 60+, former rock singer. She doesn't sing no more, but teaches music to young people. Singing, piano, theory, sight reading, she still writes songs...just what a musician does after beeing on stage so long and lost the urge to sing. She sent me a message, her former lover passed away 3 weeks ago. They didn't live together anymore, due to his alcoholism, they were separated but she still loved him dearly until his very end, secretly. And although she thought she'd be done with all this, she was down. And out. And so we spoke. And I said, I'll send her some songs that I discovered a few days before (I knew Grace just from her fabulous "I shall be released" rendition). So I sent her 2 songs - Larkin Poe's cover of Garth Brook's "The Dance", and Grace's "Release". And then she sent in her messenger "Tears fallin' like a flood". And I answered: "That's what they are for. Let go!". And today she sent messages, that she feels much better, and the songs I sent to her were the reason and helped her to overcome all this grieve. And that's what meant with "Music is a healer" 3 days ago. Thank you so much for this wonderful song, Grace, also in the name of our not named musician collegue. Addition: I'm a blues harmonica player since about 40, 45 years. I know what power real music can have.

[@lucyk5634]

I pray you had your healing too as you sang and composed this . It said what I have yearned to but couldn’t for 7 years. Thank you

[@Jordonfrankmusic]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@wdg8924]

1000%

[@stephenodell7253]

So completely agree !!!!!

[@stephentyler4352]

I find myself all teary eyed whenever I play this song. Grace’s raw vulnerability is really on full display in this song. That is what I connect with so strongly. It should also be noted that she is among the best live musicians I have been blessed to witness in person. I’ll never forget how she completely stole the spotlight as the opening act for Ben Harper and the Relentless 7. Thank you, Grace for coming to Toronto all those years ago.

[@wolfbear7]

So beautiful, so sad. I thank God I am stubborn and after 31 years with the same man through times when I saw the end but never gave up, love can survive.

[@hobobear188]

World class singer songwriter right there!

[@michaelg4934]

so spiritually Filled with love and inspiration....Reminds me of singing to my late sis...that passed away from Breast cancel over a year ago...It still touches me, that smile...that cry out..I release you..my bright sunflower of sassafrass and warm hellos

[@wildrosecece]

God Bless you.

[@kg139]

Beautiful setting, beautiful song, beautiful woman. Thanks Grace

[@rupertscow2475]

Thank U for this wonderful song . The words are powerful. I recently went through a break up. We all want forever when we enter into a relationship. When it ends the love we feel doesn't end. This song sums up how I felt. I needed to find a way to let her go in my heart. I sent this song to her. We both needed to release.

[@kathycleveland]

My husband released me not through his will, but from a brain tumor, and no bridges were burned. So it's backwards. Maybe one day when the sun shines again I can release him too. Not yet, though. Grace. I recently discovered you and your beautiful soul and lyrics. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@painite7211]

😭💔 So sorry for your loss and I also think it's so beautiful you shared this kind of love with another human in this life💞 Blessings, hugs and love to you!!

[@kathycleveland]

@@painite7211 Thank you so much for your kindness

[@kathycleveland]

@@painite7211 blessings, hugs and love to you too!😇💕

[@alabaster2163]

The healing power in this song is immeasurable!! 😘😘😘

[@AmericangirlKim]

This is SO good LIVE!! I’ve always wanted to see her, finally did in ‘22-love her energy!! 💥

[@kentbeery4697]

Thanks for sharing your Music with us in these times......

[@ClosertoHeavenCrafts]

This is one of those songs that if you were driving when it came on for the first time, you'd have to pull over just to listen to each word of it. "Even if I'm in your arms, even if you touched my skin, I could never change my heart after being where it's been" Spot on and gets me every.single.time. Thank you so much, Grace for sharing your talent and passion with us. I hope some day we'll both be free. ♥

[@juanjosevaca8534]

Increible , me he quedado sin palabras , bravo!!! siempre insuperable , gracias por tu musica

[@deborahwarren8343]

Grace, your words in this song.. Means so much to anyone going through hell.

[@CHILDOFGOD1977TKD]

PRAYERS 4 ALL OF GODS CHILDREN

[@kimmybob9231]

So heartbreakingly, beautiful. Haunting. What a beautiful voice. Blew me away when I saw her at CMAC, hope to have the pleasure to see her in concert soon again!

[@lightwav-bw1jj]

Grace blew me away the one show i made it to i was in my wheelchair just 10 ft from the stage . Iwas watching her for every move and beautiful note.at one point we lovked eyes nest thing in know she tossed a pick right into my lap🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻😍💕 i keep that andand other grace paraphanalia in a glass covered “shadow box” my wife made me for Christmas 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁❤️❤️🥰

[@bigkahunamenor]

What a perfect way to show this woman’s amazing talents 🤙🏾

[@Olaf_Schwandt]

Thank you Grace

[@lightwav-bw1jj]

To hear more of graces amazing talent grace started streaming live from her home . Im not sure but I believe this is a clip from on of thoselivestream shows”grace potter twilight hour”monday evenings usualy aroun 9 pm pst. Grace plays her own originals and does amazing covers of songs suggested by fans on instagram. What atalened beautiful dol she is for bringing us great music from her home during this pandemic. Grace loves her fans as much as we love her👍🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻❤️💕😍

[@fabiomontagnolahammond78]

Beautiful song, sound and voice

[@HariKrishna-em8fz]

I love Grace so much because she is so talented and so authentic.

[@doamaker6674]

Such a sad but beautiful song. Going through a divorce and having women from my past come back into my life right now, I can relate to this song a lot.

[@ralfbuschner6925]

So sad, so beautiful. And Music is a healer. Thanks for this wonderful song and it's beautiful lyrics.

[@antivanti]

Can definitely hear the emotions on the brink of taking over in this performance. Sad and beautiful. Wish I had this song when I've needed a good cry after having to let go in the past

[@foggyblues13]

Sad but beautiful. This is my favourite of the new releases.

[@madeleinereads]

I love this song! Beautiful.

[@markomilano9562]

Beautiful..............Respect

[@brendajohnson622]

I saw her for the first time in Lewiston NY at the Artpark she was truely amazing 😄

[@ThursdaysGirl]

Beautiful!! 💕🌷✨✨✨💕🌷

[@vala7308]

I love your amazing voice

[@Luv_my_cats]

I needed to hear this beautifully sad song 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@tiamarie3351]

Beautiful!!❤❤❤

[@tammyhughes2100]

I love her and this song so much! 💖

[@donnamariepszoniak6101]

A Sad & Heartbreaking Song "" about letting go of a relationship "💔😟💓💓🎶🎶

[@blue1991flhs]

Merci Beaucoup!

[@thunderhouse409]

Damn

[@1lilyleilani]

Always so beautiful !

[@patricesilva8004]

Love her

[@martinchampagne813]

soo good🤩

[@lucindaturnis6605]

This song is amazing! Healing

[@MeherabadMoments]

A classic like "I Shall Be Released."

[@simonsays4177]

Thank you x

[@ericamowrey3086]

Stunning

[@ПавелВендин]

Грэйс-любовь моя❤

[@RnRtimenow]

Beautiful Grace

[@chrisaisthorpe6053]

Beautiful

[@chrisaisthorpe6053]

Beautiful 💙

[@CharliePSMusic]

Amazing

[@texture612]

Such an exquisite talent! Loved the setting and the amazing musical skill!

[@joelenscapstudio]

Saw her do this live . So powerful

[@Vanderloo5]

Why did my favorite song of all time, Grace Potter's live version of I shall be released, suddenly disappear from the internet?

[@blindembersmusic4623]

Nice song Grace!!

[@maximivanov8886]

Thank you

[@spekkala66]

Sweet!

[@satchman1965]

I'd hate to be the person on the other side of this song. Good lord it must hurt so bad. Devastating lyrics. 💔

[@gw5309]

How does anyone vote this beautiful performance down. Must be totally miserable people

[@KyleCullinan]

❤️🧡💛

[@EAZTHARLEM]

🌹

[@annrhoads6808]

💞❤💞🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@scrap_iron_2264]

Grace we had so much fun in OKC. Who was your opening band?

[@hrosemd]

Damn. And something like WAP is a #1 song. What a sad joke the music industry is.

[@jasonrozak5757]

Fucking seriously.

[@reenatpinchas2680]

💯 agree!

[@sableann4255]

100% agree

[@Heelick]

guys I don't think shes ok. she currently has a live stream waiting but she hasn't started it in days... I'm starting to think maybe she committed, or something happened to her...

[@Heelick]

@@alcoholica6421 oh thankyou! I'd been worried since i don't know much about her other than the fact that she'd left her thing going for so long.

[@Laurieis1]

Beautiful