k.d. lang thinks she's a 1 hit wonder

The legendary k.d. Lang talks about choosing the right time to come out, how making Ingénue was incredibly difficult, and choosing the right time to come out
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[@EBR1]

She's so humble and yet so beautiful. She doesn't know how special she is, but that's one of the qualities that makes her so special. Her voice is pure, liquid gold.

[@tinfoilhatter]

c'mon: i'm glad she's not so very humble: she's good enough to be a lot more humble, but it's not required, nor would that look-so-great anyways, i bet. haha

[@SandySaunders9142]

I love K.D.

[@lovesbriardi]

This woman has a voice that NO other female singer can ever begin to compete or compare.

[@michelez715]

What a genuine person k.d. lang is. Such a simple, honest way of talking. Her personality seems as great as her voice. The interviewer was good, too. There seemed real empathy between them, and he'd done his homework.

[@e-spy]

KD Lang is one of my favorites. Her vocals are genius, and NO ONE can do Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah like she can, and he even said she was the best. A stunning singer who did not get the kudos she clearly deserved. Thank you so much, KD, for sharing your talent with all of us!

[@tinfoilhatter]

yes: i should've said much-the-same thing, i just go-about-that a little differently, that's all:: respecto::

[@3mexhuas]

I absolutely loved her cover of Hallelujah. I watched the You Tube videos of her singing it at the Logies in Australia which was the best one, then at Leonard's dedication, and third at the Canadian winter Olympics. Unbelievably great! I watch them again and again. I never cared for the song until I heard her sing it and then fell in love with it.

[@e-spy]

@@3mexhuas I completely agree with you, especially about the Logies version. OMG, made you want to jump up and scream "Bravo!"

[@3mexhuas]

@@e-spy Yes, my feelings exactly!

[@user-vl4cr2tz2d]

Agreed. No one touches her version of hallelujah! She’s is pure gold!

[@fifilafleur5555]

I miss hearing k. d.’s music. It takes me back to a happier time in life. I was in my 20s when I first heard her beautiful voice. Now I’m 52. I’m getting older and k.d. is too. Her music is so comforting to me with late stage cancer. So beautiful and soothing for me.

[@resenhadatati]

I trully hope you get better and I hope the magic of music can cure you from this desease. A big hug from Brasil 💙

[@licakoroi3010]

Same here, first heard of her in my 20s and bought my first CD Ingenúe and Iam 56 now, truly an amazing artist and still one of my favorite hands down ❤

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

I hope Fifi is getting better too late stage cancer doesn't sound too promising though

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Virtuoso vocalist. Incredibly skilled singer. A singer's singer.

[@crystallady6707]

This guy is a good interviewer. Thanks. She is lovely.

[@williamthedriller1546]

I am 64...I grew up listening to heavy metal and acid rock ...But I was shocked the first time I heard Constant Craving...it is Still my number one favorite tune

[@tracyparker8502]

I love KD Lang, she is simply the purest of souls with infinite talent!!! Her voice is sublime.

[@heidia2199]

Ingenue is a rare masterpiece, as is k.d. Lang herself. She makes this world a more beautiful place. Thank you for this interview!

[@dianneallen583]

Great comment.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

She is very down to earth & doesn't seem to know just how mesmerized people are by her voice & talent.

[@charlesespinosa8986]

i don't care about her sexuality,,, i love her no matter what,,, smooth voice of an angel

[@nunyabiznaz833]

One of THE BEST female vocalists ever. What an exquisite set of pipes. Shadowland. Ingenue. Drag. Invincible Summer. Her covers on Hymns of the 49th Parallel. Barefoot from Salmonberries !!! The soundtrack for Even Cowgirls get the Blues. My goodness what a gift to the music lover.

[@J_Alrighty]

She is legendary in so many ways. She should be much more recognized as one of the greatest Canadian artists of all time

[@laurawilloughby4000]

The best artist of all time period. Not just Canada.

[@k8fr8]

This is such a great interview. He did a wonderful job putting her at ease and letting everyone see her heart. She is a legend and I adore her.

[@Kdlang-cl7zl]

Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️

[@ralex3697]

Honest performer Great respect forever and always Would love to meet her, on my bucket list Supreme talent unrivalled If I met her I would not know what to say to her other than thank you 🙏

[@pamallamoes8558]

I am 73 and cannot get enough of this beautiful spirit. I want to know all of her facets.

[@sheric3740]

Thank you k.d. for doing interviews even though you don't like to. It's a real treat for those of us that adore you so much! Miss k.d. is as cool as she is talented.

[@ThatTaRaGiRL]

Agreed!!👍👍

[@Kdlang-cl7zl]

Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️

[@CandysChannel]

@@Kdlang-cl7zl you are NOT her

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@CandysChannel hey, nobody's who they pretend they are, but they don't always know it tho, see? even roy orbison, wasn't-all-that, but yet, people tend to see what they-wanna-see, like harry nilsson: there weren't too many harrys, matter of fact, but that's probably a good thing, haha

[@grandcarriage1]

She looks like the coolest aunt you wish you had.... I LOVE her... Her music is ageless.

[@lindachristensen1783]

My favorite female artist of all time. The purest voice I have every heard. What a gift from heaven

[@VanWaffle]

Yes, as a gay man who came out in my 30s (in the 90s) and as a creative person, I have looked up to k.d. lang for a long time, and not just as a performer. Tom Power, thank you for saying that to her on behalf of many people. I have a counselor who reminds me of k.d. lang, who is very good at what she does, and whom I appreciate for who she is, but sometimes it's fun to imagine I'm building life skills with k.d. lang. I relate to what she said about being a vessel and living in the moment. It's good for all of us that she still enjoys doing it. Besides being an admirable human, she also has one of the most beautiful voices, perhaps the greatest voice, of her generation. I enjoy all her work. There are better songwriters, but hardly anyone can interpret songs better and with a greater depth of soul. I didn't wake up to popular music until after I came out, and she was one of the artists who woke me up. I think my love of Classical music helped me appreciate her purity of tone. If I could keep only five albums to listen to for the rest of my life, Hymns of the 49th Parallel would be one and the rest would be Classical.

[@0herzog]

Van Waffle g

[@rosiekessler5821]

I have been following KD Lang from the beginning of her career and I knew back than that she was a gift from God ! I am 66 yrs old now and all these years of listening to different singers and their music I can honestly say KD Lang is NO 1 Hit Wonder . She's untouchable as far as there being Anyone past or present in the music world that can sing on her level . I wish that there was because we need more like her but she is in a class all of her own ! She is not only the Greatest singer out there but also a great human being in general . I would feel Blessed to be able to wrap my arms around her and tell her how much her songs and amazing voice has touched my soul . Her singing Hallelujah is GOLD ! KD Lang thank you from the bottom of my heart and long may you live in our hearts , for you are one Amazing talented human being .

[@hub8075]

Wow Rosie I couldn’t have added anything more I’m 76 and she can make me feel young again She is such a beautiful singer and I loved her as soon as she gave her first interview She is such a beautiful person My God she will never be s one hit wonder She is a one of a kind

[@dutchgram3799]

Yes!

[@vlad_novi6152]

one of the best voices of our times

[@kathythrockmorton3742]

I believe her voice is beyond some of the best!!!! She is just unbelievable!!! Her feelings of the song really shine through and I just love portraying all that feeling of emotion in my painting as I listen to her voice.

[@wraithgirl2156]

Girl you are not a one hit wonder..you are adored❤️❤️

[@tessw9744]

It looks like "Save Me" hit something in her core, when he played it. She's such a talented singer.

[@pamelasullivan6260]

This album saved me. I still am so connected to it, 25 years later.

[@markwestjr711]

I remember how huge this record was. I was a fan. Brings back great memories.

[@geoffteece265]

She always comes across as a beautiful human being. A great interview. Brilliant and empathetic interviewer.

[@southhillfarm2795]

Great singer, beautiful voice, she knows how to project thought and emotion with her vocals.

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

one of the greatest voices of our generation

[@dixie3058]

October 2022 I'm still playing kd langs music everyday thr best female singer of all time

[@deantsar6246]

Great voice Great memories of her number 1 hit. Brings back fond times

[@cabellero1120]

1 of my All Time Favorite recording artists! She has a beautiful voice!

[@williamfitzgerald1935]

What a beautiful soul and a voice to match!!

[@dcbeez5956]

KD Lang is the ULTIMATE! Heart and soul all the way! Reminds us how life is worth living, never have regrets, KD Lang 💗

[@catbraden7966]

Love the fact that she’s so honest. Guess it’s why she is so great.

[@therealconniefrancis]

🙂

[@MsLynngreen]

Brilliant interview :-) She needs to understand how important she is and how much people love her.

[@Kdlang-cl7zl]

Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️

[@lynngreen7497]

@@Kdlang-cl7zl Oh that will never happen, seen you live twice and currently re-discovered Absolute Torch and Twang :)

[@Kdlang-cl7zl]

@@lynngreen7497 Thank you once again for your love towards my music 🎶 Do you mind if we talk somewhere private so I can officially add you to my fan group? I'm not on here much

[@lynngreen7497]

@@Kdlang-cl7zl Yeah go ahead 🙂

[@Kdlang-cl7zl]

@@lynngreen7497 you can contact me at my official email address [e-mail]

[@MonkeyGirlLT]

I cannot believe she thinks she was a one hit wonder!!!! She's been the soundtrack to my life since I was, like, 13!! Thank you for posting this! I'm also wishing she could come to the USA! Looking forward to the LW duet. :)

[@bettiraige3474]

Still magic. I am so in love with this woman's voice!!

[@ralex3697]

Never gets old A legend

[@tinfoilhatter]

she's more than just a voice: she could actually compose thoughts of her own, and project those, faaaar'n'wide if she wanted to: watch out~ haha... she's been very kind, and polite, for a very long time, which is remarkable, actually, as great as she is, i mean... ha ha

[@gracebarzyz5754]

This girl can sing.........she brings somethin to the table thats so unique, honest and pure. I hope her tour is every thing as wonderful as she is. That as she performs the audiance gives back to her what she brings to them on that stage 💖

[@Fandango541]

I love, love, love KD Lang. The first time I heard Ingenue I nearly plotzed I was so much in admiration and wonder that this wonderful singer/writer was on a CD I could listen to over and over again!! I so admire her, and love her incredible talent!

[@sharoncampbell4904]

How could anyone give Ingenue a bad review?! It is perfection!

[@arniegurgle2730]

I wish everyone famous spoke so candidly, without ego.

[@tonkacola]

She is just so genuine and likeable ❤

[@marknorthwest93]

k.d. lang's music is timeless. We often attach our own feelings to music that appeals to us, and her Invincible Summer album touches me deeply.

[@caaprata]

Very nice interview. K.D lang is an inspiration, musically and spiritually.

[@Alpen83]

I love how the two of them bonded over Lawrence Welk! lol That was a great moment.

[@sue7011]

What a great, honest interview from K.D.Lang. Really good interviewer as well!

[@JordanjamesX]

Love K.D. Lang is a legend in Canada she is a superstar!! Love Her!!

[@gerardplank3780]

I totally dig this gal and I played her cd over and over and think its just a masterpiece some 25 years later, timeless !

[@mysteriousfun4759]

She is due for a new hit and to come back on Q. I am having this K.D Lang obsession where I'm loving her voice and obsessed with Ingenue era and her smoking drag era.

[@nerdloveable1]

k.d. lang is my absolute favorite. Her voice is amazing and she is FABULOUS in concert. Hope to see her again!

[@denniss5275]

She is so truly lovely....my aboslute favorite is the soundtrack she did for Even Cowgirls Get the Blues💙💙💙

[@cindeefoley3870]

I love the record Ingenue. I still listen to it & always will. KD’s voice is pure platinum, silk so beautiful!

[@joehoward6466]

I was living in Orlando Florida in 93 and I adored this song. Still love it to this day

[@bethglaser26]

Never get tired of listening to her awesome voice

[@Marismryan27]

My gosh can we give Tom a round of applause?! He is endearing and communicates with respect and sincerity which is rare in interviews. This one and the Billy Corgan one. Thank you for this. Ingenue came out when I was 12. K.D. is iconic. I love the soundtrack for Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. Also loved seeing her on Portlandia.

[@tylersgamespace4891]

1 hit wonder? KD your one of the greatest female vocalists of all time!!

[@karenmoe3848]

Well I'm always behind the times. Such a lovely person. And oh, what a voice! Love you k.d.

[@briantcox]

I admire K.D. so much. Not just because of her tremendous vocal and musical talent but also for her honesty and authenticity as a human being. A wonderful, creative spirit.

[@channynquinn75]

Hi I'm 12 I luv her I went to her concert when I was six she was wonderful I'm obsessed I love her she was in the city downtown Rochester June second 2011 right on my b day in rmh

[@suebrurell5282]

KD Lang’s voice is second to none. I never understood why her international career was so short! Our loss...

[@tonihall7810]

Omg how could there ever be bad reviews on anything k d sings . I can understand that if you are expecting a particular genre you might be disappointed but you can't say her singing isn't amazing . The emotion she puts in every song is heartfelt . she has the voice of an angel .

[@Kdlang-cl7zl]

Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️

[@jillybean4265]

Big fan of KDL. What a great talent and voice. Grew up on her music and doesn’t seem it’s been 25 years. It went in a blink of an eye. One of the best and intelligent interviews of any celebrity I’ve seen in a long time.

[@Kdlang-cl7zl]

Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️

[@tanyas.9688]

KD Lang... that SONG "SAVE ME" IS BRILLIANT!!!! Period. And your voice is beautiful! That whole album was perfect!!!

[@susanlauper1472]

love her songs best artist ever

[@KdLang-wj4kt]

Thanks..💞💞💞💞💞

[@markanderson3740]

Amazed every time i hear her voice, the passion and grace of her life shows through clearly. I can't listen to 'craving' just once.

[@rhondakincannon5894]

Talented, Grounded, Beautiful. Thank Goodness for K.D. Lang. The music world has been Blessed.

[@KdLang-wj4kt]

Thanks..💞💞💞💞

[@gailremp8389]

I love watching her listen to her music. It's almost like I feel like in I'm intruding on such an intimate moment and her memories. Rather cool.

[@letmetellyousomething123]

Love her. A breath of fresh air.

[@kathyifft9835]

K d is such a lovely person. To have that much talent and be so humble. Really appreciate her talent.

[@kathleensarachinsky1460]

She is a class act. Her voice is epic !

[@fifilafleur5555]

The most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard... k. d. Lang

[@lonetrout]

What a refreshing and intelligent interview.

[@tiffanygaydos8997]

k.d. Lang has a smooth, beautiful voice...I could listen to it all day long.

[@janthompson1837]

k.d. lang has a ---one of a kind--voice and is always simply magnificent !

[@Kdlang-cl7zl]

Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️

[@dtom8888]

KD brings so much love and emotion to those ready too receive..

[@blanelltallur1]

constant craving is such a beautiful song!

[@aliciacolbert2174]

Just home from seeing KD Lang in concert St. John's, NL. She is absolutely fabulous! What great music she brings with her and her voice is still amazing! Loved the concert. If you have the chance, go see her. Trying to wind down now. Loved the interview.

[@theycallmehoipilloi5495]

There was a time back in the day when I had a really, really stressful job and I came across K.D. Lang. The first time I heard her was when a friend put on Ingenue. I was just blown away with that voice. Anyway, for about a year, when a weekend would come and I could get away from the work and the stress, I would open a good bottle of wine, maybe roll a party favor as well, put some headphones on and drift away from the world with her and Ingenue. That first song, Save Me, meant a lot, lol! A lot of body parts would unclench and the blood pressure would come down and I could breathe normally for a while. The second album I turned on to was Torch and Twang, which oddly enough I guess, was what she was moving away from at the time. Loved that album. Then Shadowland and I just kept buying her stuff. She is a gift.

[@ralex3697]

Greatest female voice to come out of Canada In the Karen Carpenter orbit Two of my favorite pop vocalists of all time

[@rebeccavaughan3615]

She is an icon of more than singing❤

[@missastrocats]

I just found this interview. Have been to every concert in the L.A. area. Please be here again soon because I’m getting old!!

[@lyndadorsey22]

kd lang such a brilliant singer. I love her voice,I also love the way she is down to earth she has a true honesty about her, hope she tours England again, just think she's the best female singer, probably of all time

[@souldiver101]

Great interview! I love how honest she is with her answers. Such a wonderful soul with such an amazing voice!

[@MadWeiner]

She's a HIT and it's no Wonder.Constant Craving was and still is one of the greatest songs ever sung.It stirs emotion,and when she performs it she has a certain charisma about her.K.D Lang is Janis Joplin and Natalie Cole rolled into one.

[@alexkx8599]

No kidding! Great explanation!

[@snowline1450]

kd lang, Patsy Cline, Leann Rimes, Connie Francis, Roseann Cash, Linda Ronstadt, Grace Slick, Mamma Cass, Judy Collins, Karen Carpenter...my top 10. Love them loud, clear and strong! Looking forward to the next 25 years k.d.!

[@diannehallman8062]

She is my favourite singer. Everything she sings she puts all of herself in it!! I wish I could see her once!!! Or more!!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Dianne Hallman yes

[@deemariedubois4916]

Dianne Hallman Oh me too! I loved K.D. the first time I heard her voice. To see her perform live would be getting a piece of heaven here on earth. I don't think it will ever happen for me but just thinking about the possibility of it makes me very happy.

[@michelepfaff5363]

Love her music, love her personality. Shes amazing!!!

[@victoriabyte]

I absolutely love k.d. lang, such a legend.

[@andrewliu9164]

I love your music Kd Lang. The Ingenue album was an inspiration to me since it was released 25 years ago. Your Mind of Love still haunts me...

[@margaretsmyth1564]

I can believe she would get a bad review she showed them love her voice love her as a person cool, honest so genuine

[@rr7firefly]

Yesterday I saw the interview that K.D. gave to Jack Webster long ago. It must have been in the mid 1980s. In any case she was so young and yet even then her enormous talent, intelligence and free spirit were plainly evident. From the very beginning she has been a person to watch and her music to hear. More properly to listen to it because it is very special. A beautiful person.

[@anthonyboarman3833]

What a couple of beautiful and articulate people. Very nice interview. Head K.D. in concert in Nashville. What a wonderful talent.

[@Dukster1963]

Love KD! She’s so real! 💗

[@janeweinstein3615]

Very expressive..love the vocals

[@sharynhowlum1974]

Thank you k d Lang for coming to Australia. Looking forward to your concert!!

[@FelixJacominoEdTech]

I caught her ingenue tour in '93 in Munich. I'll never forget it and hope to sit & chat w her someday like in this video.

[@SweptAway529]

Wish "Wash Me Clean" was presented and discussed here - beautiful tune. Love this album so much!!

[@JH-hm1ih]

One of my allllllll time favourite songs!

[@Kdlang-cl7zl]

Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️

[@TheAndy3333]

SHE IS AMAZING!!! I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO HER FOR MANY YEARS. LOVE HER DUETS WITH TONY BENNETT...