Joan Armatrading It could have been better

[@1catpaws]

i've never heard this song before.....nice one!

[@peternicholson233]

This song (and album) has been making me cry for 30 years at least. Just too powerful for mainstream music. Joan is not even mentioned in my Rock encyclopaedia, which shows how far under the radar she flies. Me, myself, I; the shouting stage; All the way from America... so many great songs, but none better than this.

[@richardwhitten2633]

Just discovered this song one week ago. I have listened to it dozens of times since then and each time I am moved from tears to exhilaration. I have heard a lot of Joan's music and actually own several cds, but this song escaped discovery. If you have never heard it, KZbin search Love By You by Joan (there is a studio AND live performance upload). Listen to both. Has been my favorite Joan song for decades - until one week ago when I heard this song.

[@riggstwenty2]

@@richardwhitten2633and I found it about a year ago and loved it every day 👍

[@jonnythunder75]

One of the greatest, saddest songs ever written......

[@frankburton320]

Beautiful. Just Beautiful. I have loved Joan and her music forever. Thanks for this Gorgeous Upload. Regards Frank

[@simonbild67]

I am a cynical fool but I like Joan armatrading so much it hurts and would like to thank her creator for giving us such a precious person , cheers and all the best Simon xx

[@jimmycrosby]

Joan Armatrading has wonderful musicality as well as theatricality in everything she does. This is a superb balm for the mind. Relaxing and beautiful.

[@penningmeesterwielerclubmi5515]

More then 40 years i am a big fan from Joan Armatrading. This woman is sooooo fantastic! A few months ago i saw her for the first time live in the theater. Goosebumps!!! She has made such incredible good songs! Keep on going Joan....

[@StephenTraveller]

Fabulous song …🎼🎶🎹🎵🎼

[@rosiereed1952]

What a voice, what a woman. A truly incredible song.

[@richardwhitten2633]

I am so grateful to KZbin and all those who upload for letting us discover, hear, and FEEL songs like this. Wow.

[@Andreaseye]

Amazing song. Joan Armatrading is THE BEST.

[@reubenroo]

Wonderful. Joan’s voice has been the soundtrack of my life. True talent.

[@khellyg3238]

This song is beautiful

[@MarciaMatthews]

Saw her four times. Awesome on piano and guitar. ❤️

[@MarcusAndersonsBlog]

"Please forgive me....". .. Now I undertand. Thank you Joan. Thank you so much. I owe you a great debt and will never forget how much you did for me with this song.

[@tshepomotlaesi1786]

Joan you are simply the best....this song makes me go places that i have never been to.....what a melody....what a voice....

[@RSLtreecare]

A very powerful, magic singer songwriter...

[@hanasalleh7008]

Luv this song

[@isaquemabota7548]

I can never get over how beautiful this song is! Every time I play it it just evokes some deep feelings within me. It’s gotta be one of the best love songs ever written! Thanks Joan and Pam!

[@Nightfighter74]

A wonderful and touching song - I wonder why that has not been a top-hit. Thank you Joan and Molly !!

[@badams9854]

I simply cannot stop replaying this song!

[@finckhhanswalter9932]

Joannne, You are one of the most wonderful musicians of the last & the current century, I wish You all The Best privately & in Your business

[@lachoconice783]

still love it 💖💖💖💖

[@Aoifecham]

I'm here because of Burberry. I do believe that you guys did the same thing like me, listening to this song over and over again.

[@Jaylee1t]

Joan Armatrading has been one of my favorites since childhood. So mad I can't find this song on ITunes

[@ashley595727]

Burberry brought me here! i starting watching the show then i started welling up with tears! a song has NEVER done that to me!

[@alionabarbaros]

wow what a beautiful song! like wow! i'm blown away

[@sisseljahnsen6972]

SHE IS BEAUTIFUL, A GENIOUS, MUSICIAN 100%, A TORNADO OF HARMONY&STRENGHT

[@sisseljahnsen6972]

JOAN ARMATRADING IS BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AND SHE MAKES THE BEST SONGS I KNOW

[@laurienelson6746]

Joan is one of the most prolific powerful musicians I have ever heard...a musical van Gough...bravo Joan! I am listening

[@josephbujdos2910]

laurie nelson I have been listening for 30 years-- it never grows old...

[@laurienelson6746]

Thanks! I love Joan's music...

[@eddyfinkful]

me too!

[@lindiwelani8794]

Joan makes me miss people I've never met and places I've never been.

[@artsfols]

Nice work on this video. Very poignant and really suits the song.

[@lavistabella]

the moment Burberry F/W 2012 started and I heard this song, I knew I have to have this song! the song is so beautiful! thanks burberry! :)

[@3sidedcoin]

The ability to incorporate deep lyric with amazing music resulting in this fantastic feeling every time I hear this song is pure genius...

[@natacha45]

WONDERFUL!!!

[@hawthornroot]

i just paused the movie, kill list, just to look for this song! tyvm for posting!

[@chillicalifornia]

Perfect clothes, perfect music. What could one possibly want more than this?

[@mikeadamson1499]

1st time I heard this song. Fabulous voice. Kill list soundtrack, nice one

[@amtlpaul]

This is from 'Whatever's for Us', which came out in 1972 and went nowhere commercially at the time, even though it included songs like this and was produced by Elton John's producer. It remains an obscure part of JA's catalogue.

[@louiseharman01]

shivers down the back magical just listen to the voice

[@Noodleydoo]

A majestically beautiful song--I thought I was the only person who knew it but it's gotten nearly 75 K views. You know, even though her melodies were always great, Joan's lyrical ability is second to nobody. "Or questioned why my face was so distorted..." who would think to write that? Genius

[@atesterman8633]

Pam Nestor wrote the lyrics to this. Love this album but it was a shame how Pam got sidelined.

[@ProfessorChomsky]

Absolutely magnificent, song and montage, simply wonderful x

[@mberning1]

I appreciate seeing this, and hearing it crisp and clear. I am sharing this where I can.

[@wdharvey1]

such a beautiful piece of music..I'd never heard it before a movie i watched tonight..I had to look it up because of this soulful voice. I'll bet Adele could resurrect this piece and make it as amazing as it was back in the early '70's...

[@marywhite3052]

wdharvey1 What movie was it?

[@williamharvey381]

Mary White Kill List

[@equaliser2265]

wdharvey1 Don't disrepect Joan, Adele has nothing to give.

[@AdrienPremier]

Burberrry brought me here this song is so good!

[@Teddyb1939]

Pure MAGIC,beautiful song and powerful stuff by the great Joan Armatrading, Lovely video too.

[@mdereus]

a symphony, love & tears, an unrecognised though overproduced masterpiece, early Joan A, more superb on her first 3 albums, ooh, I remember the tears, thank you, love forever to you

[@mberning1]

I appreciate seeing this, and hearing it crisp and clear. I am sharing this where I can. Really nice touch, including the dance clips.

[@eddyfinkful]

"It Could Have Been Better" I was very sad last night You came by I was so glad though sadness covered The smile I kept for you I was waiting for the cloud to pass over Then I could show my love You could have made me laugh if you'd stayed But you left I was more confused than I was before you came I was frightened I saw insanity and tears I shouted for you to stay It could have been better If you had held my hand And smiled at me Or questioned why My face was so distorted I'm back in the sunlight again Oh I'm so glad It's only joy I wanna give to you Sometimes I feel lost and desperate Please forgive me If I show no sign of reasoning Or consideration In my bleaker times

[@scotttian7469]

you are brilliant Joan, you know what? This song has always give me so much emotions. I love drench into this song. Feels how were you feels when you were writing this song. Amazing.

[@intoconjunctions]

I love this song so much. It's perfect.

[@lmmsl]

Dear Mo..It's a very nice song and a lovely melody... Lyrics are very meaningful... Thanks a lot for your beautiful song... Hugzzzz Menu

[@Noodleydoo]

This song was on Joan's first album, back when she was part of a songwriting/recording duo with a woman named Pam Nestor if I recall correctly. They split after the failure of this album. It's criminal that Joan never made it big in America. She has more talent in one finger than most artists ever have. AS a lyricist, she is second to nobody.

[@MsHeartBreaker16]

Totally Burberry bring me here! :) Old song still the best indeed! ♥♥♥

[@kennymeng1253]

Love this song !

[@moniquetotte]

Look at the sparkles in her eyes, great song

[@gracerasepae1320]

I really like this song!

[@facetothefall]

Molly1481! I just realized who you are :] I first heard this song 30 years ago from a l.p. comp called "Odyssey". I fell madly in love and has ever since been my all-time favorite song. Thank you for the sequence at 2:18 as it was the inspiration for my video. Cheers...

[@Jerseysson27]

beautiful

[@traveler2971]

Still listening, still loving you Joan!

[@maren4221128]

what a beautiful song

[@bulelanimahlangu9858]

This song has in my mind for the past 30 years or so, that was the time i heard it. Beautiful arrangement.

[@S0LYD2]

Love that song. Great vid too, love the bit at 2:50 when they dance, kind of symbolic of how good life is when a compatible couple are in sync and respect each other, past petty squabbles and at peace with each other and life and realising that potential and achieving great things together as opposed to the bit at 1:49 where things don't look so sunny.

[@12pdolan]

pure mentalism.

[@intoconjunctions]

I love love love this

[@pinkobreftempsla]

one of my favorite Joan Armatrading songs. thank you for this.

[@davebrown1688]

simply beautiful.

[@mariewall2232]

this song could not be any better

[@Baltapuke01]

Love this song...

[@hanasalleh7008]

Still luv and watch this video

[@tupango]

Thank you Molly for creating this video for one of the songs of my life. Really a Masterpiece!!!

[@Lisa0529]

LLLLLOOOOOOVVVEEEEE THIS.

[@Wolfbat2]

Great sad song.....

[@ForPatti]

Thanks so much for putting this up. It's my favorite from her. Last time I looked noone had posted it yet. So it was a thrill to find it here!

[@07MaikaMastrolinardo]

jejeje... me tooo. I LoveBBrry and now this song

[@robbieegha5315]

Molly, can-not thank you enough for uploading this track,but still thanks

[@Teddyb1939]

Magical.

[@Thirdfish]

Such talent.

[@inairda75]

I was very sad last night You came by I was so glad though sadness covered The smile I kept for you I was waiting for the cloud to pass over Then I could show my love

[@metulski1234]

this song is wonderful, thank you for uploading =)

[@jahnaroth669]

At a trade show in Boston, Altec Lansing booth had this on the demo record ... 1976 amazing woman

[@sleepingforest8214]

Has a cool UK singer vibe

[@adelinebi6405]

thanks a million beautiful God blessed u

[@magicalmerk]

pretty song!

[@wallaceg49]

how can anyone dislike this, unbelievable!

[@kennethlee4549]

great music

[@MrCK0923]

i always love burbrry which always amazes me !

[@hywel4605]

Perfect

[@augustroadband]

from a great LP WHATEVERS FOR US co written with PAM NESTOR awesome could have been written in 2012 timeless like all works of GENIUS,truly M.O.N

[@eddyfinkful]

molly1481 Love your inspiration, of Including Freed & Ginger! Thanks

[@molly1481]

Hi Chris, Fred & Ginger just seemed right..

[@eddyfinkful]

Brilliant Inspiration!

[@theavanstraten]

Thanx to Burberry, who brought Joan back in the spotlights. Beautifull song!

[@calver54]

Oh my goodness. I bought this on tape over 30 years ago in London and I still have it! This song continues to move me. Wow, thank you. I didn't think it would still be playing now after all these years. The album was a collaboration with Pam Nestor (sic?), please correct me if I'm wrong. Thank you, again. x

[@martinlee8907]

A brilliant song well sung..pretty damn good considering it was on Joan`s very first album way back in 1972.If you haven`t already got the the album "Whatever`s For Us" then grab a copy

[@vazmo14850]

joan meets Elton....read the album credits. joan, you are Perfect!

[@alastairsaint9631]

only discovered this through "kill list".

[@Drateph]

Thank you so much Burberry

[@barbaracovell]

hey molly its babs x greta song love joan xshes briill x

[@clivemorris1]

as a dj the final part of that i used to turn up and up and have the violin last as long as possible xx

[@tuddydunning]

everything is here for all to hear

[@EdwardCavendish]

Is there any possibility to download this such an amazing song?

[@paraloidb72]

@amtlpaul Her best album IMHU - the only one I like, and I LOVE it

[@perennialloser4348]

Aamon😂❤😘😘😘🫰🏻🫰🏻🥹🥹😺🦷🌈☺️😅😽🤣📖😁😄😄😄