Jeff Buckley - You And I (Guitar Version)

[@dwillerd]

Jeff was probably the greatest artist that ever walked on this earth... The world lost one of it's finest diamonds the day Jeff died...

[@nunoalmeida21]

For a few... actually, THE diamond!!

[@mazrio128]

The Diamond. The missing link.

[@joustkontrol]

I love how he whispers "You and I" at the beginning of the song.

[@mazrio128]

To those that get it, this is a gift from another world. Written and recorded on a four-track in Memphis. Amazing.

[@JamesDel]

If this was written in memphis, i wonder why it wasnt on Sketches.. its far better than some of the other demos on that album..

[@MojoPin1983]

A rough sketch of this song existed at least as far back as 1993, as there is a song on his posthumous album, You And I, called, Dream of You and I. The melody is clearly an early rendition of this and the lyrics include the same refrain: “you and I, you and I, you and I.” I, too, wonder why this wasn’t included on Sketches. I have always said, that had Jeff lived to record a proper studio version of this, it might have been his magnum opus.

[@davidlawrence6464]

@@MojoPin1983 1993*

[@MojoPin1983]

@David Lawrence Whoops. Thanks for clarifying my typo.

[@Evan-bd9lj]

MojoPin1983 it could be possible that this might be in the “In Transition” album/collection releasing on record store day. Anyways here’s hoping that’s the case!

[@mazrio128]

Jeff's ABSOLUTE in my opinion best thing ever laid to tape (4-track) so much so that I can't even explain why. God, how I love this song . .......spend the day by the water remembering how you left her with your hands in your pockets as you faced me......... dark communication so light........ this garden of lights, as you and I are mistaken from the starlight I need you, reach you WILL YOU REACH INSIDE OF ME? There's a power moving me to stay I won't spend another day Without you and I

[@thenightmencometh]

Listening to what he did with the song after having the dream and documenting it on the new album really hits me in the feels. There are many versions of this but for me, this is by far what he truly wanted for the track. His voice resonates so deeply with me as it would the millions of other fans out there. I'm very happy when listening to this song.

[@johnarundell7951]

I couldn't believe my ears when the 'new' album came out 20 years later .. and didn't include this!!!!!!!? The dream sequence sketch of a song was interesting enough to hear but it was no more than that really :/ we need this!!!!!!! So remaster it, polish it, put a bow on it, do whatever you have to do, but PUT IT OUT ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are we waiting for exactly? Also put out Peace Offering and anything else which is still lurking in some vault gathering dust somewhere. COME ON MARY get your act together! Hopefully she can manage it before I actually die of old age, but I wouldn't bet on it.

[@TheMetalChannelNZ]

@@johnarundell7951 If there is one reason for me to get stupidly rich, it'll be so I can just throw money at whoever owns all of Jeff's material so I can polish it, put a bow on it and release it and most of all.....not make a single dime back from it. It should be free to the world and to all those that choose to hear it

[@Green89_]

I found Jeff 20 years ago. He helped me grow up during my loneliest moments. He will always be a part of me. What a special human to have the power to affect so many people he never met.

[@brendaluna173]

every time I'm about to hear a song from Jeff I have to turn the volume up to the top because I want his voice to get into my head and I want him to change all the crap that I have inside, I want his voice to erase all the darkness inside me, and he never fails. music heals

[@Chris-cf2kp]

The way the lyrics are written, it seems like he simply wrote them out very quickly while the thought of his dream was on his memory. A sort of quick expose of his mind and soul.. It's such a personal look, It's wrenching because the words are so pure. Like hes working something out as it's memories are tumbling through his head, there's a very innocent yet sad quality to it.. ah man

[@icantdoanythingwrongever]

this version is so much better than the one that ended up in sketches imo because it still has that rawness and the direct feelings from the dream he had, i feel like the album version had a different story. but every jeff song is a blessing so i will appreciate anything i come across

[@VegaVelecka]

you know of course that decisions about the songs/ their versions that ended up being on SFMSTD were made by totally other people,@@icantdoanythingwrongever ?

[@catrinlatino5294]

Only a few are to know this masterpiece, you’ve been blessed if you are here.

[@mazrio128]

Few songs affect me the way this particular one does. This version. Man...

[@theempereer]

This song was definitely gonna be his magnum opus, he was just getting started with Grace, will forever be the most tragic loss in music history, miss you Jeff

[@rubytuesdayphoenix]

I don't know why this song just slays me, but it does. It doesn't even sound like it came from earth or a human being. Just breathtaking....

[@zonesquestiloveunderworld]

Out of all his demo tracks, "Jewel Box", "Thousand Fold", "Gunshot Glitter" and most of all, _THIS_ absolute masterpiece are the tracks I'd do anything to hear completed, full-band versions of! They're already extraordinary, but they could've been even more magnificent... man, he had so much more to give. May he rest in peace for all the peace he has brought to broken souls across this lonely blue orb drifting through silent space....

[@maartenmonster]

In my opinion the best JB song! I like it even more then the studio version! "spend the day by the water remembering how you left her"

[@busybee1048]

I feel so blessed I'm in tears

[@marionapoleoni4502]

Jeff"s most haunting/perfect/amazing/achinglybeautiful 4 track that he left us. We don't deserve even this. Dropped from the sky, perhaps; all for you and I.

[@handsomerube]

the whole song is magnificent, but that outro section is absolute perfection...

[@AK-vv8ii]

I've loved this man's music for almost 20 years and am so glad to hear this track for the first time, a lost gem.

[@SepTeena]

This. Over and over again.

[@silvilozano1]

One fine day is over. 😊 till that day is a good idea is listening to Jeff Buckley, he is so pure gifted and talented! It doesn't seem to be true a man like this. Luckily, we can listen everytime we need his voice and music. I love everything he has done. Maybe he was to good to be in This world. He deserves to be in heaven. I wish you to be the best as possible, wherever you are. I love Jeff Buckley and the light he brings to my soul and even takes me out sometimes from storm. His an angel to me, even he brings me to heaven with him. God thanks for bringing me light with such an angel!!! Love you Jeff wherever, whatever, however, whenever, and ever sweet thing!!!

[@darkcnotion]

This should’ve been in sketches too

[@Mentaclink]

Gosh, if I had ONE wish, it'd be to have this song in a good quality...

[@stefankessels]

granted with "Dream Of You And I" ?

[@catrinlatino5294]

Stefan Kessels it’s just the last part, and without the lyrics

[@catrinlatino5294]

Оксана Ковальова i think that the lyrics in the description are the best ones out there, I just believe that the first 2 lines of the second paragraph are wrong (maybe “sex with a stranger”? Since it was about aids ) do you mind sharing what you hear?

[@tbank24]

It seems like each time I listen to this song, I catch a new detail that I hadn't quite noticed before, and it causes all this emotion to come bursting forth from within. Such a beautiful, heartwrenching song from a beautiful man

[@SrMVG]

What a heartbreakingly beautiful song. Miss you Jeff!!

[@sabrina9662]

It sounds like there are angels singing along with him. Beautiful in every way.

[@s1ygirl]

Thank you for the lyrics. This song is like a dagger through the heart. It kills me. Jeff was the most beautiful soul.

[@truefunksoul8638]

Thanks for making up any old shit that sounds a bit like what he is actually singing but because of the indecipherable vocals we have no idea? It's not as if this person knows what Jeff is singing about 40% of the time so why thank them for spreading misinformation? Announcing "lyrics" as if they are known and correct is misleading at best, and fanciful nonsense at worst which does a disservice to such a great writer.

[@themajesticstick5262]

@@truefunksoul8638 🤣🤡 it’s an early draft and it’s close enough…

[@themajesticstick5262]

@@truefunksoul8638 The only thing that’s probably incorrectly “translated” is especially in the “ *magnesium.. *“ You said 40% of its incorrect. I think your ears are extremely bad.. The problem is you elevate Jeff too high. Which is fair because he was great.. But you don’t consider that this was an early draft… if you looked at his sketches from the book that his mother published.(His own voice) You’ll see how the lyrics from the album Grace were different from its early prototypes….

[@katherinaJee55]

how beautiful .....

[@RoddToes]

I don't even know what to say, this is just so beautiful, this version has really inspired me to create my own music, music so beautiful, words cannot describe. That's how I feel right now listening to this, and pretty all of his other music too.

[@sesilyildirim]

how’d that go?

[@RoddToes]

@sesilyildirim can I get another 10 years and get back to you 😅 I still play music and write but nothing great haha. Still love Jeff Buckley, though. Some things never change!

[@sesilyildirim]

@@RoddToes hahahaha okay yes i’ll be waiting.

[@djmaf]

This is too beautiful..

[@tanishadee3883]

Makes me smile every time... And there have been many times. I would have loved to hear what his finished version sounded like. (sigh)

[@astriaaaa]

this has me weeping like crazy

[@buzhichun]

To me, the definitive version of You & I (though I love the other performances also). That beautiful buildup and sudden breakup into delicate intimacy in the last verse is nothing short of magical. Some of the lyrics still feel a bit placeholder. If he had had the time to polish this further, it might've become his best work. Such a shame.

[@classiclass13]

What I would give to go back and hear a live concert by him. Thankful for the opportunity to hear him through these recordings though.

[@davidmonfore]

Simply amazing. Thank you for sharing. I’ve gotten chills from many of Jeff’s songs but none like this. The arrangement is gorgeous and of course with Jeff’s voice... speechless 😢 can’t imagine what the album would’ve been like finished. I sure hope this version comes out one day.

[@buckleygeneration]

She said, 'Did I hurt you just then?' I said, 'No, but you're hurting me now'

[@maggiel1615]

** listening to on repeat ** God, this version is SO much better than the one on Sketches!!!

[@druii2]

Maggie L I think they are very different, and I like how the one that's on Sketches almost puts you on a trance. I really like that line too, "You were my only hope silver eyes".

[@lilacskies33]

The one on sketches is just as amazing as this one they are completely different styles

[@alanahhannah]

that's what all his songs do to me! something new every time,

[@weronikabiliczak3754]

the most beautiful love song ever. :_:

[@s1ygirl]

You used some amazing photos in this video. They are stunning. Jeff was (is) stunning. Thanks so much for putting this together.

[@alessana3215]

This song >>>>>

[@thelightmeonfire03]

He's working something out about this image: "with your hands in your pockets as you faced me" and it's seen in Sky Blue Skin... Lots of hurt and the moment must have felt so casual.

[@zaruhiharutyunyan11.18]

I won’t spend another day without listening to You and I 🤍

[@simontough1480]

Beautiful

[@matsiaye1731]

This is Surreal

[@CargadosCarajos]

awesome awesome song

[@denisefreitas6727]

This is so beautiful! ❤

[@NathFilms]

this song makes me really sad :'( bring him back.

[@handsomerube]

shades of morrissey...such a beautiful song.

[@Hawkeye156]

Thank you so much

[@NovaHalo]

This melts me away, it’s so intense, I feel winded listening to this, perfect on a sleepy golden sky day, or any day or night anywhere, fuck

[@ConnaisPasLaFin]

Yes! in every meaning of the word. jewel [joo-uhl] -noun 1. a cut and polished precious stone; gem. 2. a fashioned ornament for personal adornment, esp. of a precious metal set with gems. 3. a precious possession. 4. a person or thing that is treasured, esteemed, or indispensable. 5. something resembling a jewel in appearance, ornamental effect, or the like, as a star.

[@catrinlatino5294]

“Spend a day by the water remembering how you left her” A lot of his songs have allusion to seas and water, I do believe he always had death in mind :(

[@comguaf8093]

As everybody

[@CargadosCarajos]

i know another you and I..much different..but this is also an awesomne song

[@NovaHalo]

Hits me so hard -.-

[@GenteelBrett]

that was really good.

[@Misspennylemon]

Such a haunting melody with so much potential. Makes me unspeakably sad that he had to go before he could finish it. Or at least record it properly...

[@acsone3546]

You and I was absolutely finished

[@truefunksoul8638]

@@acsone3546 'You & I' on Sketches is a different song obviously, 'You And I' here is absolutely definitely not finished, it is a home demo from 1997. The other song was produced in 1996 by Tom Verlaine, so this came after that, and is a raw demo recorded without the band, a producer, or a studio. Not sure how get "absolutely finished" out of that.

[@VegaVelecka]

@@truefunksoul8638 yes. Do you think he used fillers where the words can hardly be heard/ make sense? Or were they legit lyrics but recorded in a way that prevents us from hearing them properly?

[@ivydc8783]

essa versão me faz alcançar o céu

[@azulschenquerman]

jeff forever

[@mercejp]

Thanks!!!

[@Heapingspoonful]

Thanks for the lyrics ;)

[@robertgoodchild2675]

yes thank you from our hearts

[@hala8006]

All for you

[@garland1979]

thank you :)

[@TammyKoo-j9d]

Thank you!

[@Heapingspoonful]

@maartenmonster Absolutely one of his best songs, the emotions packed into this primitive little piece of music...

[@casey_kitt]

you and i, you and i, you and i.

[@katevalles942]

WOOOOOOOOW

[@druii2]

Leshia Gann Four years late but the lyrics are on the description :)

[@acsone3546]

What we got was so much better as a finished song but this is still nice

[@Ninja_Gaijin]

Is this on any release?? I didn't know about this until the new album demo version. This should definitely be released. This version is awesome, it doesn't need drums or anything

[@MojoPin1983]

No. This was recorded in Memphis during the time of the other 4-track demos that made it onto Side 2 of Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk. How this never made the album, is beyond me.

[@casey_kitt]

@@MojoPin1983 Hi! Quite a bit late, but I’m putting together a project based around this song and its various iterations. Do you know exactly when this version was recorded?

[@mazrio128]

Jeff's Magnum Opus. OMG..why? why? why?

[@Heapingspoonful]

Anyone understand the complete lyrics? I would REAAALLLYY appreciate if somebody could type it down....

[@ZeniferJenZ]

💜

[@cbhitman1]

does anybody know when he wrote this song? I always assumed he wrote it during his time alone in Memphis but after reading one the biographies on him, it seems it may have been recorded some time before, but we only know of the You and I on Sketches...

[@Hoffmans321]

A-L-L-F-O-R-Y-O-U-A-N-D-I-E-Y

[@tryphenasparks]

I think it might be bright angel instead of blonde, and sex, not stress, with a stranger. great song! thanks for the upload.

[@Tonagamu]

Does anybody know about any tabs for this?

[@MojoPin1983]

I did a cover of the first half of the song. You can watch it on my channel and probably learn from that.

[@DreamBrother86A]

@Heapingspoonful Check the file-info! I just added the lyrics :)

[@a-livinghope.]

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