Siouxsie and the Banshees - The Last Beat Of My Heart (Live 1991)

[@bartjoy5179]

I saw this show twice at Shoreline Amphitheater. She was the best act on the lineup. She’s a huge personality and a creative artist. I never thought those times would end.

[@SFC.deano.76]

Where was this,thanks

[@bloom52410]

This is one of the rare occurences where the live performance is better than the studio recording. Absolutely superb.

[@samisatlacc7736]

Only the best bands do that.

[@djlueck]

Thank you!!

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

My partner passed away in March, she was always a SATB fan and this track will always make me think of her. I was actually with her until the last beat of her heart.....

[@UnknownPersononGoogle]

:(

[@user-ub8er9pe2h]

I am sorry for your loss. Your story is touching. Hold on to your beautiful memories. ❤️☺️

[@LightFromADeadStar]

Sorry to hear that😢 much love

[@sawyerboy13]

Beautifully sorrowful.

[@damonirvana]

Stay strong buddy.

[@johnrenehan7406]

A testament to how good their music was back then ; it still sounds just as good and hasn't dated when listening in 2024 😊

[@dangerwilrobinson23]

I consider this song the best love song ever written. It's fucking brilliant.

[@tjancijr]

It leaves an impression, that's for sure

[@bruceskea3607]

Correct.

[@bruceskea3607]

Yes it is

[@tomglenn485]

This particular song presented by this particular grouping at this time .... Fucking Fucking Brillant. there's been a 'lot' a views since my fir t view..... god knows what the future holds: my guess ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++>

[@jomassey4207]

I think many of these strong, unique female singers, Blondie, Alison Moyet, Siouxsie, Tracey Chapman, Tori Amos....have all shaped me as a moral rebel. These women kicked ass and because if them, I refuse to be a victim and speak my mind. Thanks Siouxsie for being your primal, authentic self.

[@EctothermalPuppy]

Glad to hear that as in today's world being primal and authentic is frowned upon as an ugly regression. :)

[@Michelle-to5vo]

aMeN MK13

[@bushmanPMRR]

If you're looking for a true female rebel I think Sinead O'Connor is more than all those you mentioned combined.

[@christiaan81music]

This is the rare gold here on KZbin

[@johnhelmus2719]

this was played at the funeral of my youngest sister(49 jr),she was a big fan of siouxie,and also a pictures of you by The Cure

[@philtred21]

Deus a tenha, chorei ao ler esse post. Mas essa música é uma manifestação divina, e isso é muito lindo, sua irmã tá em paz.

[@jhwebe]

It would be nice if this song is played on my funeral too...

[@taintedlife2618]

😭

[@wkenneth7916]

This is one of the most moving posts I have ever read. This really is a beautiful song.

[@oreillesdindien17]

++++1 very very special and beautiful

[@markoa.e.5398]

I was lucky enough to have this cd signed by her. She noticed I had a complicated knee brace on. She “said, you’ve hurt your leg”. I burst into tears when we left. “Siouxsie noticed my leg”. She and the band were so influential upon my life.

[@mrr.6313]

Siouxsie is one of the nicest person I have met....when she toured as the creatures inmet her when she did an interview at 99.1 hfs in DC ...and she invited us to tower records for the promotional signing of the new album...we got in line just like everyone else ..and she greeted us like old friends ....a few months later we saw them at the 930 club in DC and she remembered us ....we were amazed ....and then one of the merchandise sellers invited us to the next show ....we ended up seeing them in DC/ philly / Boston / providence / Chicago/ and Detroit ....we slept on the tour bus ...and they always made sure we had a place to park my car between the bus and truck....she gave me memories that I will never ever forget ......so siouxsie and budgie have a very special place in my life ..... Saw the deal made for the Depeche mode tour ..and got guest listed for the entire tour even though we weren't able to make most of the shows but we did an after party with them...we ended up meeting and going to amny other shows but none can ever compare to Siouxsie.....

[@hollypatricia9949]

I think she is amazing.for you to actually have met her wow I truly envy you and hope your recovery went well ❤️

[@Cvfdsx]

I would not have made it thru my teenyears without those guys🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@Sogonrei]

Siouxie is fierce. A strong woman with presence I admired her In my teen years and up, always thought she was cool and pretty and had a beautiful voice and she could dance and had "presence." My mom was like that but just passed away 7/20/23. She fought hard and long with Parkinsons under our care at home no help. This song helps a lot. ❤❤❤❤

[@SRHPNK]

Al igual que tu madre, tú eres una mujer hermosa y con presencia. Ella siempre estará junto a ti. Gracias por compartir este recuerdo íntimo. Te deseo lo mejor en tu vida. ❤

[@Sogonrei]

Thank you for such kind encouraging words. I am touched. ❤ I wish you the best too.

[@DryghtenShahara]

I, and several of my friends, were lucky enough to witness this very show. It was a truly magical moment. When she hushed the crowd, it was like a strong, sudden breeze, and the crowd fell silent. You could have heard a pin drop on that muddy field in the rain. Just breathtaking. Thank you for posting this! I've waited more than two decades to see this again.

[@LunaMoonfae]

You lucky sod

[@aftoncamilleknight1819]

it rained in Orlando too...lovely memory!

[@dremunoz2600]

I wish I was able to go but I was only 15 / 16 at the time. That would have been a highlight for me seeing her perform.

[@petervenkman8633]

It is so SO beautiful

[@BrianAchterberg928]

Dryghten Shahara I was there too!! An absolutely AMAZING show and weekend!!

[@BigTez40]

Been into the Banshees since 79. Discovered this 3 weeks ago and can't STOP listening to this version. Like a drug to me.

[@robertpersely1722]

I heard this version first in the 90s on a complication tape. I kinda like it better than original.

[@mauserwinchester]

This live version is awesome, Siouxsie is a natural singer, with such power in her vocals. Despite what my kids say, modern music is disposable crap.

[@thebrainpimp6779]

With no rehab in sight

[@clivesnell]

It’s probably the best Banshees song ever and that takes some beating ❤️

[@burnhappy]

I saw this tour in Los Angeles and they opened with this. It was pitch black dark. She just came out to a spotlight with that beautiful 1920’s bob she wore at the time

[@themysticmuse1111]

One of my favorite live performances. By anyone ever. This is just sublime.

[@mmasiewicz]

This song gets stuck in my head and drives me nuts, and then I get super annoyed, about it because it won't go away and then I pull it up on KZbin and watch it again. And the cycle continues. lol

[@paolobenmore3504]

Agreed, the hairs on the back of my neck have been going up for 30 odd years with this track.

[@richardmarkwood]

Siouxsie has come from young punk to iconic legend, in 30 years of creative genius. There's not one track in her full repertoire, that can be described as poor. Moody, mean and magnificant........all hail the queen of the dark side.............

[@BigtimeAL]

Brings tears to my eyes each time I hear it.

[@MR-re2ke]

same here.

[@sarahemikula]

Ah sh** me too

[@jasondieterle5985]

ditto

[@philtred21]

Me too

[@allesses]

There are some performers you just cannot divert your attention from, she is one.

[@Augustine1119]

Well said. She's incredible.

[@diegodeaduriz]

She's hypnotic!

[@beataspiewakjonsson1749]

💜💜💜

[@burnhappy]

I call her my forever crush. It’s been 35 years since I first heard Tinderbox…so yeah

[@mmasiewicz]

@@diegodeaduriz That's right

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

This live performance -- not the original 1988 album cut -- was what made it onto the Twice Upon a Time singles CD in 1992.

[@darreneffle4118]

Man this song always makes me want to cry. Suzy is so deep beautiful and so great with her voice.

[@DeanLaprete]

very rare that i prefer live over studio but here we are

[@dwohlust]

same here, but check out Monitor - seven year itch live. crazy good

[@podrido334]

same here live version totally better

[@rob-robi]

She seems to sing in unpredictable notes and melodies , it throws some listeners off but when you hear it in your head and heart it's like one of the most beautiful original things you ever experience

[@cocteaufan]

Just stunning. What a voice, what a beautiful woman, what a performer

[@chrisscantlebury]

Brilliantly vulgar with a twist of class

[@guillermocuella4341]

ICONIC

[@josephsmall4270]

I agree.

[@johannesbols57]

I've watched this vid maybe two thousand times. This time I realized she has the ability to be looking right at you whilst she's singing.

[@Rael64]

Magic. Just magic.

[@fredericsangiorgi9507]

Beautiful song an superb performance. Goosebumps.

[@wkenneth7916]

The dissolution of my marriage was one of the most painful chapters in my life, but what made it less brutal was listening to this song, along with so many other beautiful works by Siouxsie and the Banshees. This band and their extraordinary works have always been a true source of comfort for me. I am so grateful.

[@ZeroChannelZero]

How in holy frick did I survive 26 years of life before seeing this?

[@aftoncamilleknight1819]

dunno

[@sloppydice1215]

Right!?

[@delafucci]

because you are milennial

[@sloppydice1215]

delafucci lol. Actually, one would think being a millennial and having such one touch resources these days would only enhance access to songs like this... not like it used to be

[@karllux-d6g]

Welcome to The Happy House ( or what's left of it), and remember , it's better later than never. Always follow the real druids...

[@Augustine1119]

I love Siouxsie. Her phrasing is unique and incredible. She takes words that no one else could put together and puts them together Beautifully! Not to mention that voice! And to watch this Beauty live, well...

[@rjgrabinski]

and no one could pull off using "whilst" in lyrics like her.

[@Der_Hutmacher]

This live perfomence and the song is just unbelievably beautiful

[@daphnem5423]

And she's beautiful beautiful beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ShaneKarma376]

+dmccxp So are you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pennyscottwarner]

Goddess

[@patrickhicks9880]

this is one of the best songs ever written i'd have this played at my funeral if i was having one

[@666blank0]

a love song for those who doesn't belive in love anymore... simply beautiful

[@AviatorRider]

Wow !! What a performance. Besides her beautiful voice, she has a magnetic presence on stage and in front of cameras.

[@mmasiewicz]

Hypnotic

[@jameshenderson3925]

In the sharp gust of love my memory stirred When time wreathed a rose a garland of shame It's thorn my only delight war torn Afraid to speak, we dare to breathe Majestic, imperial a bridge of sighs Solitude sails in a wave of forgiveness On angels wings Reach out your hands, don't turn your back Don't walk away How in the world, can I wish for this? Never to be torn apart Close to you 'till the last beat of my heart At the close of day the sunset cloaks These words in shadow play Here and now, long and loud My heart cries out And the naked bone of an echo says Don't walk away Reach out your hands I'm just a step away How in the world can I wish for this? Never to be torn apart Close to you till the last beat of my heart How in the world can I wish for this? Never to be torn apart till the last beat Till the last fleeting beat of my heart

[@tomglenn485]

Maybe presumtuous on my part... but; I'd like to think Byron and Yeats would give a (now skeletal) thumbs up.

[@raystein2106]

I was at this event...right in front. It was AMAZING.......so magical.

[@clk1234]

You lucky devil!!

[@Fadeout815]

You’re SO LUCKY! I was just a kid, but always loved this version of the song

[@hotpinkdistorted]

this is a live recording of a legend. Lucky to see and hear it.

[@MrFitzcairn]

"The Last Beat of My Heart" is a song written, produced and recorded by English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. It was released in late 1988 as the third and final single from the band's ninth studio album Peepshow. The song is a ballad with strings and accordion. Sioux's vocals address a lover who is leaving a relationship, as she asks for him to return to her. She declares her desire to be "close to you til the last beat of my heart". The single was described in a review as "a swirling, smouldering masterpiece which will capture your ticker within the first few moments and hold it fluttering in awe. With a ghostly accordion adding to the building power, Siouxsie's hypnotic voice is just unnerving enough to delight. A true gem." Several musicians later praised the song. DeVotchKa covered it on their 2006 EP Curse Your Little Heart and The Decemberists qualified it as one of their favourite Siouxsie and the Banshees songs.[1] The Flowers of Hell released a version on their 2012 album Odes, on which they cover their influences.[2] "The Last Beat of My Heart" reached number 44 in the UK singles chart in December 1988. Upon its inclusion on the 1992 compilation album Twice Upon a Time: The Singles, a live recording of the song from 1991 replaced the single version.

[@diec1290]

Joshua Meyer I think this is the version included in Twice Upon a Time.

[@bonniebianco5918]

Deserved top twenty.

[@noradosmith]

One of the greatest love songs ever written and it didn't even make top 40. Damn.

[@baileyjaykurihara-ryder9801]

Simply pure beauty and so angelic her voice is. This song sends shivers up my spine. I love you Siouxsie

[@pouderbernf.u.7021]

it's like I am waiting for her to tell me to breathe

[@micheledeanevelasquez]

You’re such a Lalapalooza ♥️✨

[@seangann7756]

Siouxsie opened with this very song November 4th or 5th 1989 at the Universal Amphitheater in Hollywood, California. My very good friends chipped in and bought me my ticket for my birthday(bonfire night) My first concert of my own volition.

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

This beats studio version. Don't get me wrong... I love the studio one, but this is perfect!

[@rubenv101]

I totally agree with you!!

[@Lennox1492]

yes it is magnificent! gives me chills especially the very end with her howling voice bringing the sound to a close! wow!

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

+Lennox1492 not to mention this was the first song on the set list to open up a show. The way she hushed the audience was amazing. This song is considered usually a closer, but they opened up with it.. Pure magic. I was there back in the day at lollapalooza and she was amazing

[@Norma-Arte-y-Ventas]

Duke Togo I don't like this song. I prefer Cities in dust as a closer

[@nikostheodossou1675]

equally perfect...ok???

[@TheTestingGrounds]

Siouxisie carries an extra heavy load being so incredibly talented and ravishingly beautiful. I wouldn't care if she was ugly as sin, because what comes from her mouth and her mind is ravishingly beautiful. And the banshees are immensely innovative, and bring it all to life, especially Budgie's atypical drumming.

[@3DHuub]

SO very true. The Banshees are brilliant. I never forget that's. Even if half of Them are not here in the video.

[@pittsa5919]

Thanks for this kind and lovely words to S.S.!!!i seen her in Bologna 1982 .my girlfriend loved her and we go to the open air concert.today i see this beautyful and gorgeous woman,and love her too...

[@kobalt77]

That is one of the best things on KZbin. Period.

[@moky99]

one of the most beautiful song of Siouxsie and the Banshees, and one of the most beautiful song ever.

[@mymindistv]

Almost 28 years ago to the day...still one of the most profound performances of this song, or any other by anyone

[@SecretAgent068]

I saw them on this tour (lollapalooza) in Atlanta. It was a sweltering day and they had the early evening slot as the sun was setting. The sunset was beautiful and they had so much awesome energy coming off the stage. They blew every band away with their awesomeness.

[@mookie2637]

I get the sense that the crowd weren't really expecting this, and just kind of stared open-mouthed at what they were hearing.

[@brianperry4713]

Absolutely correct! For me, It was spiritual. One has to remember that this is from Lollapalooza . And we had been rocking & dancing all day to bands like NIN, Butthole Surfers, Rollins Band , Living Color, etc. I remember she came on at dusk, opened with this beautiful song and I lost my mind! I was so overwhelmed with emotions, that I broke down in tears. I cried like my Mother did for Elvis or as young girls did for the Beatles. It was magical.

[@kobalt77]

@@brianperry4713 I have only just discovered this. I watched it last night and sobbed my heart out.... I 've just watched it again 5 mins ago and the same thing happened. I,m a middle aged man and do not cry very often at .... this such is such a powerful song and performance for releasing trapped emotions, I do belive that.

[@dancingskellington4790]

Came across this fairly recent myself, and I concur. Good to be in touch with our emotions, we're human after all ;(

[@liamfitzgerald7528]

I'm not sure which venue this was filmed in. I was at the Washington state show that year in Enumclaw (near Seattle). It was just as you said. Completely unexpected. I was blown away!

[@Barnie2275]

I saw the Los Angeles show and was blown away by this.

[@twinbot2]

the absolute best version of this song ever recorded

[@brianperry4713]

I remember this! I cried because it was magical. I love you Siouxsie!

[@Forged73]

Avalon's daughter. Her soul is ancient. She is best child of her Soil. Siouxie is a Queen of Avalon Islands. She is our Sister. What I mean "our"? I am a proud Slavic Man. I am a son of thousands years old ancestors. And I can feel Hers Avalon soul. Couse Avalon children and Slavics are the same. We are prehistoric and connected. That's why the Siouxie and the Banshees is beloved in Poland! P.S. Siouxie in polish means: Zuzia.

[@MariaMedina-lj4kt]

They played in my hometown one or two years after this and now I want to cry for not going.

[@themysticmuse1111]

This is all kinds of glorious. Stunning.

[@themysticmuse1111]

At her peak of perfection, this.

[@scarymantra]

She’s a flawless being

[@wightblues57]

I love this live version she always reminds me of how I’d imagined Cleopatra would have looked, utterly beautiful ❤️xxxx

[@brianmurray7407]

god what a woman

[@eglorrai]

I saw this tour in Atlanta. I was 17. It was one of the best days of my life thus far.

[@craigathonian]

Damn ! What a beautiful song ! Siouxsie's live singing here is testament to her talent & skills. Not every singer can be on tour and sound this great ! Still hoping they get back together for one last hurrah !

[@BretHelmsLifeOnThisPlanetBlog]

Incredible version.

[@s.e.hebert7307]

I saw Siouxsie in concert twice and, around the early 90s, this is how they started each show - completely awesome!

[@redesalecs]

80-90's are the height of humanity and especially music! this is one example!

[@SynthMusicWorld]

Jesus, this is so good that I can barely take it.

[@laguerita7435]

One of the last remaining few pieces of beautiful music combined with lyrical mastery that KZbin hasn't deleted.... yet.

[@housemeisterjorge5631]

Her performance is so cool and perfect at the same time. What a unique and beautiful voice. First and number one gothic girl.

[@iansane7123]

1.000.000 times love if I could. Blows the studio version right out of the water. We were robbed of this in Toronto though. The band did not play this one at Lollapalooza.

[@breanashiane6172]

My tears start falling every time I hear this song

[@jasonwalters5288]

If thats you in profile pic? I'm in love with you luv 💙

[@erickamaloni7308]

one of the most painfully exquisite works of art that I have ever had the pleasure of hearing.. she truly has a voice of the seraphim.

[@kittied4482]

This is THE best version of this song ever 💖

[@thecocomastiux3655]

That is stage presence. Doesn’t move a lot, sings the same way she does on record, and her first action is to shush the audience. And yet everyone is so immersed, because she has such carisma and a great voice. The Last Beat of My Heart is my favorite Siouxsie song and this my favorite version of it.

[@clover5668]

Casey Niccoli did a fantastic job filming this!! In case any doesnt know or remember who she was.. She was Perry Farrells fiance/muse at the beginning and height of Janes Addiction time and directed all the videos and directed and wrote their movie The Gift. Without Casey.... Janes Addiction would be nowhere without here!! Love you, Casey😘😘💖💖

[@xplodngboy]

This is one of the best songs ever written. GENIUS!!!. Why can't we have more of this kind of music these days. THE 80's ROCK ! Music today just can't compare !!

[@samisatlacc7736]

Only postpunk. to the haters: I know, not "only", but mostly postpunk.

[@martinegavalet870]

C'est complètement différent !!!!!!! Mais en même temps, qui demande à ce que toutes les générations aiment la même musique !!!!!!!!! Mes parents adoraient l'opérette !!!!!! Je ne suis pas sûre quelqu'un se rappelle, mais perso je n'ai jamais eu envie de les suivre !!!!!!!!😂

[@randomdudeyoudontknow]

Wow, this is so good in many ways. So glad it got recorded.

[@johnparkinson471]

Been meaning to comment on this for about 10 years !!absolutely stunning in every sense ..words fail me

[@MaxViciousWorldOfArt]

I miss the old days

[@peters.2797]

One of the Best female Sänger ever I love her

[@raythunder388]

Singers of all time the last beat of my heart

[@dcbaxter]

Just found this! When she goes Sshhhh, such shivers! Then the tears as she sings. Re-discovering her limitless talent over the last few days. She takes my breath away and is welcome to it.

[@burnhappy]

I know right? At that shhhh. I’m kind of on a Siouxsie kick at the moment. I was at this tour for Peepshow. This song was amazing

[@boabaobab]

I love this performance so much it feels as if my heart is about to break. Though it's filled with happiness. Oh, Siouxsie, you really are one heavenly creature!

[@rh802]

No words can discribe what i´m feeling when i listen to this outstanding live performance!

[@nyonys]

March of Love! Mesmerizing, perfect!

[@jarodgibson]

a beautiful song

[@jachrikow]

Every time I listen to that song it almost makes me cry. It's so awesome.

[@wreckaparty]

What a sublime moment, when Siouxsie says "Ssshhhh" to the crowd, and every single one of them falls silent! At that point, the first time i saw this, i took an intake of breath, and don't think i exhaled until the end! - Beautiful!

[@wannarubitt]

My Queen! I was at the Lollapalooza show at Shoreline. Killer show, Souxsie was Awesome! I actually hugged her once after a show in S.F....wish I had pics.

[@xswtnamazingx]

i see them play in dallas texas in 91 at lollapalooza... i am go greatful i had the chance to see this amazing band.. gawd i miss the days you guys.

[@AndorSzalai]

This song saves...I am sure, she saves lives with singing this. Singing this she would break the last door to our souls just helping us to survive. She made it.She braeaks all the walls to our souls singing it. She did it. Thank you, Siouxsie

[@josephhuth3714]

Thank you Andor for this wonderful review. This is Siouxsie's gift which she so generously shares with us.

[@janmulder3572]

Sometimes I think of music at my own funeral, this will suit i think, its not my time yet!

[@dethgunz]

"MAJESTIC, IMPERIAL...i see this video and still get the shivers down my spine. live is just as good as the record version. Siouxsie would definitly be the Goth QUEEN, Goth GODDESS, for then, for now, and for always. like Betty Boop she will retain her beauty for all of time, till the last beat of my heart...

[@disko.kommando]

A goddess living among us. Perfect and beautiful.

[@dlper8970]

21 persons who gave a hands down need to check their pulse...

[@mariawelsh9485]

😆😆😆

[@philrussell5258]

Could only be in honour of Siousxie pointing her hand down

[@elvidviva7365]

so good

[@shopgirlmusic]

Saw her perform this live. One of the most memorable experiences of my life

[@AF2Zradio]

Favorite version! She looks great in the astral-goth Chiquita Banana outfit and relatively minimal eye paint...

[@burnhappy]

Chiquita banana!!! 😂

[@burnhappy]

She’s gorgeous. My forever crush for the past 35 years

[@laguerita7435]

Bless your heart Siouxsie Sioux for making such beautiful masterpieces...

[@AntiDot70]

This song and this performance gets me every single time. Fucking amazing. I was privileged to see Siouxie in a concert in Chicago back in early 90's. I'll never forget it.

[@Norma-Arte-y-Ventas]

AntiDot70 Wow

[@AntiDot70]

Norma Di Pardo ;)

[@Norma-Arte-y-Ventas]

AntiDot70 I've never been to a real concert. Just a few bands not as important as this one

[@AntiDot70]

Norma Di Pardo Aww... but through a magic of KZbin, now you can see every band you could only dream of. I grew up in a tiny forgotten town in a middle of nowhere. Little did I know what life was cooking up for me. Keep your hopes up. Dreams do come true. just be patient, hard working, and never give up.

[@Norma-Arte-y-Ventas]

AntiDot70 Thanks. Hey do you have a facebook?

[@alanflores8822]

I just can’t help what this makes me feel!!! 🖤

[@alanfloyd5473]

What a great version of a great song from a great album, released just a few years before, this bringing back for me such great memories. Classic Siouxsie and the Banshees!

[@boleynanne]

shivers down spine!!! her voice is magnificent

[@iainanderson5062]

Beautiful song, performed perfectly

[@bobdoubter2977]

Siouxsie is the Queen! That or a gypsy princess. One of those songs I have been listening to every day for whatever reason.

[@dekkyboys]

superb woman and one of best female singers

[@monique2644]

Ommg If I could of just been there!

[@sofiatsa6232]

WOW CRYSTAL VOICE GREAT LIVE