Jeff Buckley - Satisfied Mind

Authors: Joe Hayes and Jack Rhodes.
Title: Satisfied Mind.
Performer: Jeff Buckley.
Album: Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk.
Released: 1998.
Content of this video does not belong to me. All audio, cover, producing, authors and performers rights belong to Columbia Records. All Rights Reserved.

[@miakatherine9028]

I first heard this song when I was 12 and instantly cried. A few years later, I sung this at the funeral of a close friend who passed away too soon from cancer and i've not been able to listen to it since. It's been many years but tonight, I was sitting alone in my car and heard Jeff's voice creeping out of the car window next to mine. I heard this song again for the first time since that day and instantly cried. Music is powerful.

[@lisamcglynn6947]

Einstein said " Everything is vibration "....... Oh man , how this vibrates both for you and for me.x

[@javiersalas6727]

Jeff's alive he's in the afterlife of bliss he lives at my house, my name's J.J. you're in collective consciousness with us. Much love-Jeff Buckley

[@rebeccalmorrow]

❤❤❤my story with this song is a similar one. I want this song sung at my funeral

[@GenxJul]

My dad played this on his guitar, and sang it beautifully. He’s been gone for almost two years, and I miss his so much.

[@mrstambourinegirl397]

The greatest male singer of all time imo. My heart breaks every time I hear Jeff sing. Wow.

[@donalynette]

He got those good looks & talent from his dad, Tim. They perfected a part of the earth with their music

[@MarcLowe]

And died far, far too soon… Indeed, a real tragedy, and a huge loss to the music world. Buckley’s style of singing has hugely influenced my own, and my one electric guitar (though I mostly play the acoustic) is a Telecaster, also due to his influence…

[@charliesybert2683]

Darel scotts version is in my opinion better

[@adriansvarela]

My fav male singer is either Thom Yorke for rock and Luis Miguel for power

[@sg5217]

@@charliesybert2683 @Charlie Sybert It's intriguing how the same song when listened by different people has different effects. I respect your opinion and the emotion that you felt by Mr. Scott's version. It was good but it was lacking for me. Buckley's triumphs but that's just me. I'm sure it's a 50/50 split and that is the beauty of music and art. Some see a Pollock painting and see genius while others see a blob of paint.

[@amberpamber9619]

How many times have you heard someone say If I had money, I would do things my way But little they know that it's so hard to find One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind Money can't buy back, oh, your youth when you're old A friend when you're lonely, oh, peace to your soul The wealthiest person is a pauper at times Compared to the man with a satisfied mind When my life is over and my time has run out My friends and my loved ones, I will leave them, no doubt But one thing's for certain, when it comes my time I'll leave this old world, oh yeah, ooh yeah, with a satisfied mind One thing's for certain, when it comes my time, oh yeah I'll leave this old world oh, with a satisfied mind Mind, mind, mind, mind, satisfied mind

[@kermitthefrog3589]

You forgot to say its jo hayes song but good lyrics, also it's clear that Johnny Cash sung it better

[@NikolasNickyNick]

I wish i could've met him while he was here still. I feel like listening to him sing through these recordings get me close to him still. RIP Jeff.

[@AlbertoBalsamm]

Jeff Buckley added a ton of feeling and real gusto to everything he played. This is specially notable in his covers, since you can compare them to the original versions. Such a tragedy to have lost him.

[@rurugby]

Gone way, way too soon.

[@DANTICVS]

Just discovered this song. Been a casual fan for 15 years or so.

[@ItAllFeelsRight]

One of the most beautiful sings I have ever heard. I hope I can leave this world with a satisfied mind... We will see. This always brings me to tears...

[@bakula1976]

I have to put it in my will that I want this played at my funeral. I love this song. And it would be very fitting.

[@solorgana]

bakula1976 ,me too.

[@samspencer5456]

I think it got played at Jeff Buckley's own funeral

[@AfternoonAcoustic]

Me three

[@manhiref]

Me two I love love it

[@ryanmuddiman8224]

It's on my wake playlist too.

[@MarcLowe]

Stunningly amazing version of this. Jeff was a genius. His music was both simple and profound. His influence on my own music cannot be overstated. Thank you, Jeff. RIP.

[@chcknpie04]

It kills me that I never will get to meet my favorite musician

[@rustal9485]

I think you have

[@Thenmy02244]

My best friends got up and sang this at my wedding a few days ago along with 'Hey Man (Now You're Really Living)' by Eels a few days ago. Cried my eyes out from happiness! I wish you all a wonderful and happy life :-)

[@anima6035]

What a wonderful friendship you all must have ❤️ so beautiful

[@selamawitbekele773]

Everytime, listening Jeff singing breaks my heart into million pieces then mend it again. What a beautiful soul he is!! Gone too soon

[@ginoportolesi406]

Selamawit Bekele well said

[@gentian7033]

We were born the same day, me and Jeff, and my dad was born the day after Tim. My dad, who's also been a musician, is somehow similar to Tim. I feel a special bond with Jeff💖

[@22lilacsky]

What a voice!!!! man...hes beautiful...

[@grantwallace1882]

I have a painting I did of Jeff Buckley that I can share with you. Please reply.

[@gelflingmama]

Grant Wallace I wanna see it! I can’t afford to buy it but I would love to see it!!

[@Booshoundable]

Music is an amazing thing, I haven't listened to this in years and it any other artist sang it I couldn't remember the lyrics but put on this version because of how many times I listened to Jeff. Buckley during traumatic periods of my life and how it got me through those periods and I still know every single line and every single inflection. Miss him and his music

[@chuckwalker5793]

Love is eternal. God bless you all.

[@erinpetersen267]

How many times have you heard someone say If I had money, I'd do things my way, But little they know that it's so hard to find One rich man with a satisfied mind. Money can't buy back your youth when you're old A friend, when you're lonely, or peace to your soul. The wealthiest person is a pauper at times Compared to the man with a satisfied mind. When my life is over and my time has run out. My friends and my loved ones, I'll leave them no doubt. But, one thing's gone for certain, when it comes my time I'll leave this old world with a satisfied mind. Satisfied mind.

[@jasonjones2064]

It will be a long time if ever before, we see his like again😢

[@katewhite128]

God Bless LAW and his father. Thank you for the times we had together. God bless and rest your beautiful soul, my beautiful cat. Schadenfreude and vindictive revenge certainly does not satisfy. (John 4)

[@josephjanssens6404]

The most emotionally convicting song I have ever heard

[@robertschulz654]

We don't get to keep the great ones long far too often.

[@ustheserfs]

I want to think Jeff had a satisfied mind when he passed on.

[@emicasia]

Maybe not in that exact moment, but surely in his life he had it soooo many times... just anytime he could be music.

[@rickysword3945]

Death could be easily a painful moment, when you drown that way.... but then your spirit is free.. he is probably a reincarnated human, to me

[@kenfury2441]

But you know he didnt. It was uneasy.

[@simonecorradetti2847]

Il più bravo cantante di sempre, certo. Una voce d'eccezione. Peccato che lo abbiamo perso così giovane.

[@theindiediary5950]

Kills me every time.

[@gelflingmama]

I hope he DID have a satisfied mind when he left this world. What a fascinating human.

[@John-sr2hr]

Seeing as how he was swimming fully clothed and singing a song when he drowned, he probably did. Must have been a rough death though, drowning/suffocating isn't a relaxing way to go. Poor guy did a pretty stupid thing.

[@iclarke11]

This one song informed my entire world view. Love the things money can't buy you, they offer connection and growth. The pack teenagers at my school who all dressed the same expensive clothing and acted elitist laughed at me when they saw what I listened to Jeff. Being a fiercely independent person I would never conform and sacrifice to fit in.

[@henryvega2711]

For ever missed.

[@peglistening714]

Such a beautiful and profound song~ Love it

[@MegaJw99]

What a voice ! Celestial heavens got him now , a place only that voice could reach on this ole ball of dirt for thirty too short years One day a year , every year we ought to drain the Mississipi river for being so mean to us all by stealing away that mellifluous soul

[@gelflingmama]

Or fill it with flowers as a tribute. The fish would fare better as long as there’s no Dogwood flowers. lol

[@loveconquersall143]

I hear you, but it wasn't the river's fault. I would love to know what actually happened that day. RIP Jeff 😪

[@bryanlizana2352]

I love this man and his music!!!

[@adeliahogarth2407]

Such a beautifully presented video, thank you.

[@sksx9269]

Heaven sounds better every day, RIP

[@gelflingmama]

I can’t stop listening to this!!

[@vernondeberry7019]

My all time favorite song! ❤️

[@tidepoolbay]

WOW!! My Mother Introduced me to this song when I was a child! God Bless You Mom! Peace & Love WooF!!

[@shondra6]

An angel on loan to us for a short while. 💜🙏🎶👍🏻☮️

[@sannerasmussen5285]

beatiful

[@TheGeorgy1978]

No matter how it kills you Be true to you

[@TrudyConway]

Talented man. This particular song reminds me of Mahalia Jackson's sound and lyrics.

[@jetpacksfortheneedy]

Trudy Conway this is a mahalia jackson song.

[@TrudyConway]

@@jetpacksfortheneedy Wow. I love Mahalia and I did not know this.

[@rogersmartinjr.8588]

No doubt about it, this is getting played at my funeral.

[@bigtime8924]

People don’t play music at funerals, I have no idea why people say this so often.

[@rogersmartinjr.8588]

@@bigtime8924 Speaking from personal experience, they indeed do.

[@mikestackhousemusic]

WOW! I wanted to learn this because I heard Marty Stuart do it but it led me here and this is amazing.

[@stacik2905]

This cover is so peacefully provoking.

[@milkmatt5150]

I found out my hamster had a brain tumor when I turned 40, Alfred, I bought him at my parents pet store and raised him with love and admonishment. We traveled the city together, him in my pocket and me on my moped. Some days we would visit the comic book store and read Mighty Mouse. Alfred loved the stories and I could tell he wished he had a super power. Well I knew his days were numbered, so I made a cape and a special suit for Alfred, ( took me 3 weeks) and I took him to the highest building in my town. As I let go of his little hands I knew this was it... To my amazement, he hit the pavement and died instantly! The coroner said he probably died of a heart attack before he hit the ground. That makes me feel better, like a satisfied mind. R.I.P. Alfred.

[@ThomasCowman]

I had a pet Moose…. Same story. He got the butthole cancer from drinking too much water at the public bathhouse. We stated a moose knitting club to raise awareness of his condition and pay for chemo. We made thousands of quality knitted blankets to sell online. One late night he broke into the knitted blanket barn to take a nap. He fell asleep and a pile of blankets fell on him during his sleep. There were literally tons of quality knitted blankets on top of him. No escape. He died an agonizing death being crushed and suffocated Berger finally taking his last breath. Corner said it was a brutal agonizing death. This is a beautiful song thought. Love the vocals.

[@monicahull8680]

Y'all are trash.

[@remedy__inc6858]

😂 you psycho

[@petrapetra988]

every time I hear him...I am thinking if he was one of us or from other universe...he is god!!!

[@TBFI_Botswana]

Absolutely Wonderfull...

[@Rohme.33]

truly one of a kind

[@Rohme.33]

every song he covers becomes his song

[@samwasabasketcase]

How the fuck can anybody give this a thumbs down man. It’s beautiful music

[@monicahull8680]

Yes it's wonderful

[@giemmesrl6777]

,如果你哪天看到留言 希望你知道我每天都在想着怎么学这歌，听着 因为我每天都想着你， 记得我和你说过 爱你所爱， 行你所行， 听着歌我觉得能想着你就是最满足的，就是我的mente soddisfatto , 哪天如果你万一看到了，希望我对你是个美好的回忆， 因为曾经有个人真心爱着cate

[@thetheraine]

what a fucking tragic loss...

[@giemmesrl6777]

有一个你无时无刻在想的人。她在那里但是你不能去见她。这是多么难熬的事..

[@tammyh.1769]

rip Jeff

[@jasonh.8754]

If we could all die with a satisfied mind we'd all be in a better place in life.

[@vanessanassif]

I miss him

[@RemedyUnderTheSun]

This will be playing at m funeral.

[@smichelle65]

That this is the final track of his posthumously released album is extremely poignant.

[@vickiewupdafox5965]

Just perfect. Jeff and Red Foley own this song.

[@petefarah2340]

Ones thing for certain. He didn’t. That’s why we love him.

[@jackiefernando4485]

Exquisite

[@giemmesrl6777]

For caterina marcato, i Miss u everytime

[@reubencollis5409]

the best

[@andre69npv]

hasta para interpretar una canción que no es de tu composición, debes ser un genio en la elección.......

[@FlatlandMando]

I would like to see the lyrics of this song posted in Spanish. It would be very good to do Spanish language version to this song!

[@LauraWolfe-gc1ln]

My son's song 🎵 😔🥺😢passed away

[@caopitada]

Simplesmente espectacular....❤

[@genreking7807]

You got to romanticise the struggle to rationalize the pain😶

[@giemmesrl6777]

想你的时候听着 爱你的时候听着

[@TheHanniosman]

What a man, such a shame to lose him so early! I have to say it's so much better than the Cash original (sorry cash fans). This song strikes a chord with me. I lost a friend to murderous thugs and he certainly had wealth and love like no other; peace and love everyone, anyone! You don't want to be a dick....

[@chcknpie04]

Cash didn’t write the original, Porter Wagoner did

[@BCThunderthud]

@@chcknpie04 The first version was by the author, Red Hayes, there were a bunch of versions in 1955, my favorite is Jean Shepard's. I don't like this version at all but if I'd heard it first I might.

[@chcknpie04]

@@BCThunderthud thank you for the correction!

[@rayaqin]

@@BCThunderthud the live version is much easier to digest imo, check it out on yt

[@truefunksoul8638]

@@rayaqin This is a live take from a radio station when Jeff was only 25, before he had even recorded at Sin-é. No need to appease anyone who chimes in with the putdown "I don't like this version at all", and or the backhanded compliment "if I'd heard it first I might". Thanks for your input Thunderthud, but maybe you should stick with one of those old renditions you don't dislike, rather than trawling through the comments here to sneer at Jeff Buckley.

[@kristipierce6150]

damn...

[@sara_13galvaogmail.comgiov68]

Como amoooo

[@STStudios98]

stupid river.

[@robertschulz1561]

It seems like we never get to keep the special ones long. And endless river of sorrow.

[@billie9442]

Stupid river indeed

[@monicahull8680]

That's no shit, Sherlock

[@keatsgipsy9991]

Wow

[@foresakentonone4148]

Alll honesty I think I just heard my burial song.../epitaph...prior to someone jumping out of the airplane...spreading my ashes about from the bag container...so I can finally travel the world...via jetstream!!! Ha...

[@Frisbieinstein]

Highest pitched man's voice I've ever heard.

[@rhondapiasecki6095]

Yes and most likely inherited this from his dad, Tim Buckley. Listen to any of their live recordings of both these artists and you will be amazed.

[@RumchevStefan]

I come here just to get killed by how untrue these lyrics are for me now.

[@Jezabhaal]

Love

[@NewMexican66b]

Still get me where the organ pumps blood... Ya know...

[@petersoar2886]

Penis?

[@NewMexican66b]

@@petersoar2886 Haha... Everyone knows music is felt in the penis... Okies...

[@gelflingmama]

NewMexican66b 😂😂😂 I don’t have a penis, but yeah. The blood goes south when a good voice starts singing.

[@benstorme6173]

I love the tone of his guitar. I can recognize it immediately. Any idea what guitar/amp/effects he is using?

[@Frisbieinstein]

No effects. I'd guess a Fender guitar and amp, but you can get that sound from all sorts of equipment. Just play at low volume with a good touch using both pickups. Yep, Wikipedia says he was a Fender guy.

[@miakatherine9028]

He plays a telecaster reissue. If you dont have a tele, try adding a heavy chorus effect on whatever you have. hope that helps :)

[@burritocaat]

this is the sexy version

[@humanonearth1]

Oh yaaa.....

[@GhostOfATotalStranger]

My grandfather's uncle Clifford Kirkpatrick wrote this while in prison for killing his wife and had gave it to a friend to publish it under his name and copyright it but the friend stole it and sold it and eventually Kittie Wells recorded it. Clifford died penniless in the 60's my mom remembers attending his funeral

[@MegaJw99]

OLE MISS GOT HER A BEAUT WITH JEFF

[@helen-pq5bj]

❤❤❤

[@strangetimes33]

Tell me he isn't the goat, you just can't

[@dharmarc83]

❤

[@jamiewestbrook3244]

Why she didn't love me don't mind. But we fell in the end x I love you elisa x

[@ladyb3954]

❤TJG

[@kenrutkowski1270]

porter wagoner...

[@KingMinosxxvi]

viva la JB

[@Light_Love_]

[@Oyuki-Mayonesa]

3:02 is that an orb or an earring?

[@gelflingmama]

Looks like an earring.

[@bturn10]

check out Justin Vernon's (Bon Iver) cover of this song as well..both beautiful!

[@lennybuttz2162]

For some reason I'm thinking about cats fighting in an alley.

[@ryanmuddiman8224]

That reason might be because you were having a stroke. I hope you sought help and are still around.

[@lennybuttz2162]

@@ryanmuddiman8224 I'm pretty sure it's his "musical stylings" and voice like fingernails on a chalk board. Kudos to him for sharing this on youtube, I wouldn't have the balls.

[@danelogan1532]

don't care for Jeff Buckley at all but this song is true

[@truefunksoul8638]

Did we really need the first part of your comment? I don't care for Dane Logan at all.

[@jizzyjake6783]

Dane Logan has poor taste

[@MrApotator]

C'mon Dane.

[@chcknpie04]

Fuck off

[@meganschmidt499]

I don’t know how you can “not care” for Jeff Buckley. His beautiful voice and care for covers that were truly astonishing? How can you not appreciate him? Just asking...

[@kevedwards4352]

stumbled upon this as i was looking for a Dave Fenley version of this song. I can't believe how good the Dave Fenley one is. Jeff Buckley just seems massively overrated. Quite disappointing really

[@vanerocha7911]

❤