Kelly Clarkson - Sober (Live From the Troubadour 10/19/11)

Music video by Kelly Clarkson performing Sober (Live From the Troubadour 10/19/11). (C) 2011 RCA Records, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment

[@madjamie69]

Nearly a decade later and this is still one of my all time favourite KC performances

[@jecjec330]

Same

[@ElenGolightly]

Yep. I come back to it year after year

[@rykatanak]

I couldn't agree more! I come back to this whenever possible. My safe place ❤️

[@bigbenigs]

Same! This is my favorite of her performances. I can't believe how fast she switches from fun banter on stage to channeling raw emotion. And that voice!!

[@rachelkellymartinez874]

me too

[@mariana2799]

I heard the first time back in Smallville in 2007 and never stopped. It is 2023, and this amazing song just says it all!!

[@tennyopallas]

Same. I had technically heard it before because I had the album. But then when it played on Smallville with Lana walking down the street alive, it became a core memory and took on a whole new meaning. I started listening to it over and over and now it's prob my favorite song of hers. And I wouldn't have grown to love it as much if not for Smallville.

[@mariana2799]

@@tennyopallas Yes, it did become a core memory. Nostalgia level 1000.

[@daniellehayley6859]

❤ Smallville

[@StormyKopaAMVs]

Kelly Clarkson's fans have good taste. I'm glad they didn't pick one of her many big commercial hits that everyone's heard a ton of times already. This is definitely one of her best!

[@williamcruz9479]

Agreed :3

[@Panyabhat]

definitely truth

[@hederblock5223]

Stormy Kopa yes it is!

[@chiphobby2443]

When she hit a the high notes the crowd goes nuts!!! Definantley one of the best female singers ever!!!!

[@marcoantoniorodriguesfaria8745]

💲💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸

[@farassari19]

here because kelly clarkson............ from buzzfeed video kelly ranks her own songs ✌🏻😭❤❤❤

[@cuchelo1]

Same, lol!

[@naomijackson91]

Same!!

[@shineyourlight37]

Me too haha

[@pigul8038]

wow goosebumps hahaha

[@JoJo007ttv]

Same lol

[@Wilcox3]

You Can NOT tell me that Kelly Clarkson does Not have one of the most Powerful Voices in Music History.

[@rolandbaldwin]

Absolutely. There's a genuine sincerity in there. She's so good!

[@castellongort]

I love her PERFECT voice so much!

[@DrDeeez]

i know i wish i was as special as her.... so magical... im a singer songwriter... but maybe not as good....

[@a.k.466]

Ace Wilcox, you are CORRECT. Her and Pink have two of the most powerful female voices..... I love BOTH.

[@krismontoya8122]

I'm not telling you that for sure! Legendary voice...

[@GracefulDanny]

Her voice is so impressive. It must feel great to open your mouth and be able to have those sounds come out.

[@aquablue1252]

Lmfao

[@stacyejowers3711]

47 days sober and I just now discovered this. Thank you, Kelly Clarkson.

[@Colovale2]

And I am 12 days today... Even though I don't know you - at 47 days you are an inspiration to me. I wish you and I, and anyone struggling with addiction, every good fortune I can muster

[@Colovale2]

And i'm 11 months today! WOOHOO! I hope you're still doing well Stacye

[@branon6565]

+Colovale2 hope you're still taking it one day at a time, and doin well....I'm almost 7yrs clean now :-)

[@TheBlueskyson]

Stace, how u doing now?

[@all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215]

This song has nothing to do with drug addiction or alcoholism Its about being free from a toxic relationship. People seem to only pay attention to titles or choruses. Thats why people play "I'll Always Love you" from Whitney Houston at weddings when its a freakin' break up song Listen to the lyrics people

[@glitterxo5113]

Ugh, the growth in her voice on this album was phenomenal. My December was so necessary for Kelly to shake the American Idol stigma by bringing a lower, emotional strength to her voice. And now look at her, her vocals are impeccable!

[@jenniwilliams3295]

They literally are probably the best I've ever heard now

[@27mickey]

One of my favorites from her still listening in 2022.

[@maddiefaye696]

Yes 🙌

[@RyanSmith-ri5hr]

This song saved me from a dark time in my life! Amazing

[@mickfunny4185]

Just how dark, Ryan? Dead stripper in your motel bathroom dark?

[@jeissonandrestacharamirez609]

the Best Song Ever! I have a "Sober" Tattoo

[@rymanpdx]

Quinton Heisler This song, followed by Irvine. My faves

[@jennyplatypus8961]

rymanpdx me too exactly!

[@hederblock5223]

Ryan Smith amen!

[@AlexTheStoned]

Am i the only one who really thinks this should of been one of her singles, this song is one of her best...

[@Ishraquep]

Same goes to a lot of songs. Damn her record label. Glad, now she has changed it.

[@arturov4147]

She actually did make it a single but I guess her Record Label didn't want to give the song promotion therefore it didn't do well on the charts

[@anissareshelle]

It was. As well as Don't Waste Your Time, the whole album launch got torpedoed by Clive Davis, cause he wanted a Breakaway 2.0. Kelly wanted to make My December because she was just exhausted and had too much on her heart. They went head to head, Kelly fired everybody, got a new team, Clive was pissed, slandered her and used his connections to make My December fly under the radar as far as promo went. She had to cancel her tour and go on tour with Reba instead. The gag is though, my December is her highest selling record to date so who really won?

[@kaizerallen3785]

They made it the second single of _My December_ but her label didn't give her the budget for a video, did not promote it and did not send it to radio.

[@joekempton7319]

It Was a single. Unfortunately, the album that contained the track was part of the record company she split from. They refused to to promote the release, or the tour for the album.

[@spacecxwbxy]

December 2022 and still here - Kelly is just a wonderful writer.

[@dwiputrisutanto1945]

I'm here too....wish she would do this version on her talk show

[@colton4261]

She's not really a writer though...

[@joeagger]

@@colton4261she’s actually an excellent songwriter, and this is coming from a songwriter. having written not only this song, but other wonderful ones such as Behind These Hazel Eyes, Because of You, the rest of My December, Already Gone, You Love Me, You Can’t Win, most of Chemistry… yeah she’s underrated in the songwriting department I gotta say

[@annabelle746]

Hello from December 2023

[@elisefincher4478]

I love this song so much. a lot of people could construe it as a song about sobriety but to me its about getting rid of toxic elements in or life or destructive people that bring you down. amazing performance by kelly she's one of the most underrated artist out right now imo.

[@jeissonandrestacharamirez609]

Excelent! That the reason that explain why sober is my favorite Song Ever!

[@sylvia7777]

Elise Fincher a song can have a number of meanings when I first heard it I thought it meant one thing and now I think it means another truly amazing song

[@glamitupwithtracey3131]

sylvia clayton

[@icyblue4541]

We all seek sobriety from one thing or another.

[@jennydoesketo2093]

I've loved this song since it came out and it's actually held many different meanings for me over the years. I think that's the beauty of this song, its meaning is whatever it means to the listener.

[@wolfpennington2253]

I'm a proud member of AA. Just hit 3months. And this song is everything to me.

[@LoboHigor]

Picked all my weeds, but kept the flowers. The best phrase of life.

[@jeissonandrestacharamirez609]

It’s True!

[@MrCarlos8a]

The years go by and whether it's sung live or in the magnificent studio version, this track just keeps aging like fine wine. Her best song.

[@keithtran7958]

"if i screw it up, i'm sorry" good joke right there kelly. like you're ever gonna screw it up

[@331Moose]

Nguyen Kiet A. She said that because sometimes she fogets her lyrics.That's all.

[@erndog64]

Never!!

[@mattg8369]

She has so many great songs, but Sober has always been my hands down favorite ever since I first heard it featured on Smallville.

[@spammy1982]

This song has saved lives.

[@jdyoung6447]

If Kelly reads these I want her to know how much I have struggled with opioid addiction. I get clean for months or even up to a year. 3 days ago I just relapsed and bought pills. Across when they were gone I wanted more I made the phone call and started the drive. Half of me was telling me no but the addict side of me was saying yes. I literally got 5 miles from where I was going to make the purchase and this song came on my playlist. I pulled the car over on the interstate and literally started crying. I was so ashamed in myself and what I had accomplished and it seemed like I have zero self control. I play this song now on repeat since I did that to remind me I can do this. Kelly your a amazing, talented and loving person. I know that GOD put you in the public eye to use that beautiful gift to help others. Thank you for sharing you gift.

[@marcelarcaya8998]

This song hits so different. I remember discovering it in a time where I felt alone, i used to cry myself to sleep listening to this. Somehow took my sadness higher but i felt a comfort at the same time. A safe place to me

[@eprzyb1969]

I'm a male and I got the lines " I picked all the weeds Mom, but you'll always be my flower" with a couple roses tattooed on my rib cage. She hates all my tattoos but she cried when I showed that to her on mother's day.

[@PhilJr]

Efficio Vel Morior 30 STM for life! Picked all my weeds but kept the flowers..... Is the line. She even says before she starts singing she wrote the song based around that

[@aquablue1252]

Dude that is beyond beautiful. Props and respect man

[@froggerz86]

That's the most beautiful thing I've ever read in youtube comments.

[@Henry-cf4oo]

@@PhilJr He identifies with that line but personalized it for his mom. My mom's been a single parent since 1997 when Dad passed, I would totally have that tattooed on myself.

[@theEricWalker]

@@PhilJr he wasn't going for the exact lyrics. He tailored then to fit for his mom. How do you not understand that?

[@MrEMMANUEL1789]

For me, this is the official video for this song.... it's an amazing song and deserves a video

[@josellco8335]

"Nothing's real until I let go completely..."

[@JohnyAngelo]

Heard this song for the first time in Smallville (tv show) in 2008.

[@glitterz0ey]

I'll never get over this song.. Kelly is so freaking talented 💜

[@02marie25]

right thank you :) this is my absolute faveorite song she wrote

[@jcrevard]

Best song Kelly ever sang! Who's here in 2018?

[@robinconrad1373]

13 yrs ....one day at a time

[@robinconrad1373]

thanks

[@henryayres]

13 yrs trying to forget someone robin conrad ?

[@robinconrad1373]

No 13 years sober Henry Ayres...

[@lisaramos1780]

Firstly I didn't presume I'd find it interesting, and take a look at myself now I'm posting this on my own! *watch?v=el3cHidIiAU* Almost all I could say is awesome! Go check out the video

[@robinconrad1373]

Dominique Bernd Glad you liked it Dominique..:)

[@justinarnold3883]

One of the best live performances of all time (In my opinion) I love Kelly Clarkson

[@richardlaub889]

So intimate, so raw, I loved it. I maybe from Minnesota but when I think of Kelly, she is that Texas woman who dresses in jeans and a t-shirt, leaving it all out there, on a stage. I think she feels like the luckiest person in the world when she is doing what she loves...Singing.

[@marckantrowitz4977]

Can’t believe that was over 15 years ago. She sounds great or even better now one of the best voices of this generations. Highly underrated! This song hits hard cause I’m 9 years sober. This song takes me back!!!

[@kaitlinweible7723]

There are no words for what this song does to me and has gotten my through. When I think of Kelly Clarkson this is what I think of. Just raw, emotion and grit. It's ugly, beautiful and honest at the same time. And my girl rocks it in a t shirt 🥰 not to mention just off hand on a random request

[@anacarolinacadore8897]

I love her interactions with the fans and how she's so true to herself! She's the best ever! Voice, personallity, lyrics, etc

[@greenwoodtea]

the best 5 minuets on stage in kelly clarksons career......I have never heard her sing better......and the song is her best

[@trailee3197]

Kelly looks so beautiful here like always!

[@21minute]

This is the song I listen to when my depression and anxiety goes overdrive.

[@rolandbaldwin]

I've had many toxic people in my life over the years. This has helped me so much get through broken friendships and broken relationships over the years. It always helps me feel better always. I'm very moved by you guys and your stories of addiction. For me my addiction has been emotionally wounding myself by allowing people who were bad for me to hurt me again and again. I applaud you all for your conviction and bravery in kicking the habits. Love and light to all of you.

[@chilacainik]

Exactly.

[@sssunshine2284]

Roland Baldwin YESSSSSSSSS!!!

[@TheBlueskyson]

Go well brother Roland

[@mauricioricaldi4569]

Roland Baldwin I feel you bro. I'm just dealing with the same situation right now in my life. Learning in the hard way how to move on by myself. It is so hard and hurts a lot when people that you thought loved you then, now just don't even care about you. It sucks but it makes us better and stronger in time. Thanks and by the way, this song also helps me a lot.

[@christiecrawford1653]

Roland Baldwin ❤❤❤❤

[@shawnmcclain2770]

I walked out of jail 3 months ago. I was so fuked up on drugs. All I wanted to do is get out and get high. Needless to say this was the first song I heard and it made so much sense! I listen to it when I'm having relapse thoughts. In those 3 month my boyfriend passed away on a heroin overdose.. I'm so thankful this song was brought to me and not a moment to soon❤️

[@gwencunningham4157]

I am not one for live versions of songs and this is one of my fave songs of yours. But DAMN if you didn't just blow me away!! I cried all over again!! Thank you for your music Kelly!!!!

[@mumuniamida7815]

Her live versions are better than every recorded song of hers. She said it herself that she prefers singing live

[@rhettmitchell]

Yeah Kelly’s songs are always better live

[@Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa1995]

What kind of person isn't for live versions of songs? I only listen to live as does most of the people I know. I mean of course you know we all listen to both but primarily live and that's what everybody prefers because you get to hear the true music in it and the true artist within it.

[@Crewscence]

4:08 Is just so amazing and you can feel her desperation and pain!

[@raybae1990]

I relate this to going no contact with my family. It's beautiful. I have only the family I have chosen. It's better this way. And I am better this way. Thank you for this song.

[@lovelylia93]

I'm 3 months sober today and this brought me to tears. Love you, Kelly!

[@jasongorny1]

This song helps me get through so many stressful situations. It's one of the few songs that can really calm me down. Thank you Kelly for writing this beautiful song.

[@pkferber]

“We haven’t done this one in a while. I hope I don’t mess it up!” Then she continues to just SLAY the tune with an all-time top notch vocal performance! Kelly just delivers every time!

[@6843450]

Six years and I’m still standing here sober. Thank you Kelly for your honest wonderful music. Your voice is amazing

[@rodrigortanaka]

10 years... and still blowing... just love this version of this song.

[@jenniwilliams3295]

2023 I think it was October during her Vegas residency people waited for days and paid a fortune to be there just to wait for this song. And as amazing and goosebumps giving is this version is the version of her who's been through a divorce and who has also cultivated her voice to near perfection brought this song to 10 other levels

[@AnaGomez1994]

Why can't I like this twice?

[@keithtran7958]

i would like it a million times till my hand gets swollen

[@BLACKMETALEIRO]

A Smallville fan here.

[@jenjenni3885]

one of my favourit songs ever... it's on the soundtrack of my life

[@jeissonandrestacharamirez609]

For me Too! The Best Song Ever

[@HappyHappyJoyJoyCebu]

It’s 2019 and my heart still breaks for this song, sad but beautiful.

[@patrio61]

Are you an addict or alcoholic? Because, I am too...and THIS song...hits home in SO MANY ways! Thanks Kelly! Love you!

[@jenniwilliams3295]

She talked at her Vegas residency after she sang the She talked at her Vegas residency after she sang the song because She talked at her Vegas residency after she sang the song because oh no She talked at her Vegas residency after she sang the song because oh no before She talked at her Vegas residency after she sang the song because oh no before She talked at her Vegas residency after she sang the song because oh no before she She talked at her Vegas residency Right before she performed this she said you know we all have different types of addiction all of us Even things that you don't notice that you're addicted to. And that the song is so relatable because everyone has battled something.

[@mysticmelody]

This song forever please!

[@robinsonseth71]

She's yelling at the end....and it's fantastic.

[@pietroandbrian]

perfect song, perfectly delivered.

[@nikitajemmott]

Everything about this song is perfection.

[@IVanCount]

"live" sounds so much better then the finished product! I love this version so much better then the release version... just saying

[@dannyestrada1558]

This song literally gets me through tough spots. I listen to this when I feel weak, and it reminds me why I chose sobriety 😊 thanks Kelly

[@demilynn4179]

I still live for this version

[@batshitcrazy757]

This girl’s voice is just perfection.

[@jamessimoncavage8459]

I just can't get enough of this song! It has become my favorite by the incredible Kelly Clarkson!

[@jodidrnach4328]

I'm obsessed with this performance!

[@victoriaperez3815]

This whole album is my favorite from her!! Just listened to again after this video and it’s just 🤌🏼🔥my early 20s was this album…so nostalgic ✨

[@Cordan821]

This is definitely my favorite song by her.

[@Mymygemini]

I've loved this song since My December was released, but haven't actually been able to relate it to my life until the past couple of years. I've cut off some people from my life that were toxic and gotten some really great ones in place of them. Personally I struggle with depression and self-harm and songs like this and the good people I have around me help a lot. Thanks, Kelly! :)

[@gypsysoul1245]

Same here, hope everything is going well to you

[@davidpage968]

kellys song writing has always been perfect for me a perfect combination of heartbreaking and uplifting song writing but her voice is so in control and demanding im calling it right now shes without a doubt one of the greatest musical artistic talents ever male or female shes just amazing every time she writes a song it dosent matter what its about it hits me full of soul and emotions shes the definition of a profound artist and one of the most amazing emotional songs too kelly you are too perfect and beautiful keep being you everyone thats a music enthusiast that likes great sound voice and song writing look no further then kelly clarkson shes inspiring

[@joycerosson2527]

Kelly, I just love your voice... If I ever go to a concert I hope it's yours. I've never been to one yet and I'm 56..LOL Thank you for all you do.

[@Whitebacon]

This is my favorite Kelly album

[@branon6565]

Don't know how, but this song just gets better and better with every listen, the clarity of her voice is absolutely insane...I'm happily retired 6yrs now from smokin' crystal, and it's still tough, cuz no matter what anyone says, you miss it. What I DO NOT miss in the least are the scandalous tweekers, and jail....I'm allergic to long stints in jail, so I'm good on any and every drug, not even Tylenol goes into this body....LoL GREAT SONG, and Kelly is hot as hell too :)

[@djintheatl]

Keep it going, man. I'm 3 years retired from smoking crystal. This song captures everything. I love me some Kelly C.

[@ScottishStuey]

Respect man!

[@devincore6994]

Congrats guys! My bf is 7 years and this song has its own meaning in my own life. It’s so poignant

[@ducluongdo8012]

2019 and not many are re-watching this :(. One of the 1st performances made me number 1 fan for 6 years now

[@bng5886]

This has always been one of my favorite songs and this my all time favorite performance of it.

[@JennP.Can6316]

********************* I don't know This could break my heart or save me Nothing's real Until you let go completely So here I go with all my thoughts I've been saving So here I go with all my fears weighing on me Three months and I'm still sober Picked all my weeds but kept the flowers But I know it's never really over I don't know I could crash and burn but maybe At the end of this road I might catch a glimpse of me So I won't worry about my timing I wanna get it right No comparing Second guessing No, not this time Three months and I'm still breathing Been a long road since those hands I left my tears in but I know It's never really over, no Wake up Three months and I'm still standing here Three months and I'm getting better yeah Three months and I still am Three months and it's still harder now Three months I've been living here without you now Three months yeah, three months Three months and I'm still breathing Three months and I still remember it Three months and I wake up

[@ddp333]

love it 💘

[@ianbarreto2259]

Thank you

[@LeanneWintersFashionBloggerx]

Sometimes deciding when to let people go from your life is so damn hard, and sometimes you never truly let that go - this song is so inspiring and I love to listen to this live version over and over.

[@chilacainik]

This live version is the best of them all. At the end of the song when she last noted "Picked all my weeds but kept the flowers", she turned to her guitarist/friend and giggling with bright and happy voice ~ she just stated again that her beloved, friends, fans are all her flowers that she wants to keep, and even there were highs and lows, it does get better everyday.

[@robertharris2797]

I ran across this performance again the other day and I swear, she's incredible. Not many people can sing this well live. One of my favorite songs she's done.

[@tiptapkey]

This song is so great and the performance perfect. How she does that yell thing at about 4:13 and still sounds in tune is straight up amazing. Even most great singers would botch that.

[@samueldanielli]

this is my favorite kelly song

[@stacileleague9876]

She is so incredibly talented. One of the best!!

[@bagelbenji]

She really tells amazing stories through singing. I know she says she can’t act but she could win a tony with the right show no question. Maybe because she’s connecting to her own story she finds it easier

[@johnh94]

Have loved watching you grow and shine all these years! This song makes me cry every time I hear it--your voice and range blows me away!

[@superWhochick]

Still gives me chills! ❤ BUCKET LIST: MEET KELLY CLARKSON

[@ledonnabutler9301]

Same!

[@Officiallyjoeyt]

One of the best pop voices period ever

[@ghammekini1660]

Absolutely breathtaking😍😍😍

[@michellemerizalde1307]

Who else is here after seeing her favorites video?

[@thomasyewcic3520]

Oh my god this is beautiful I never heard this song until now

[@erndog64]

I've played this over and over....an angel!!! Thank you American Idol!! Love you!!

[@ladydevildog8946]

This song speaks right to my soul. Lovely lady with a phenomenal voice.

[@INREDNINGSV]

The most underestimated artist EVER :( her voice beats them all and she sings right through my SOUL.

[@valeriedc5802]

2021 🙌🏻 and still the most painful song everrrr. So beautifully written. Thank you Kelly 💛

[@2workgo]

When Kelly was the best in my opinion! Love "Sober"!

[@jamessimoncavage8459]

This song is so beautiful! It brings tears to my eyes. I love you so much Kelly!

[@jacquelinesmart2260]

This song carried me through my first heartbreak as a teenager. I'm forever grateful.

[@victorliborio8100]

that's why I love this girl!

[@mpvb85]

July 2023 and this is still one of my favorite songs and definitely my favorite performance of it.

[@erndog64]

I play it over and over... Love ya!!!!

[@youchoosemyadventure]

Came here because I’m three months sober from alcohol today. I know it’s not about that, but the lyrics really apply to addiction as well.

[@kateblack7499]

4 years since my last comment and i'm still coming back to this song

[@jessicaessex9704]

One of the best from Kelley! I heard the song was about friendship, picking the bad ones out, but always keeping the very best.

[@kristengilbert7730]

This song is so special we should always keep the flowers. Kelly has a beautiful way of touching you through the intensity of her vocals and lyrics. Keep killing it Kelly

[@jeissonandrestacharamirez609]

The perfect song! She’s amazing. “Three months and I’m still sober picked all my weeds but kept the flowers”

[@user-ms1mk3ex2q]

She has the best voice ever

[@wendy645]

I've been blessed enough to never struggle with addiction in a drug/alcohol or the like capacity, but still... this song never fails to bring a tear to my eye (if not make me openly sob). I relate to the song as it fits to my struggles with striving for a healthy relationship with food. It still fits. Beautiful!