Kimbra - "Plain Gold Ring" (Live at Sing Sing Studios)

"Plain Gold Ring" recorded live at Sing Sing Studios in Melbourne, Australia. © 2011 WMG
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Lyrics:
Plain gold ring on his finger he wore
It was where everyone could see
He belonged to someone, but not me
On his hand was a plain gold ring
Plain gold ring had a story to tell
It was one that I knew too well
And in my heart it will never be spring
Long as he wears that plain gold ring
Nighttime comes calling on me
I know why I'll never be free
I can't stop these teardrops of mine
I'm gonna love him till the end of time
Plain gold ring has but one thing to say
I'll remember till my dying days
In my heart it will never be spring
Long as he wears that plain gold ring
Plain gold ring on his finger he wore
Plain gold ring on his finger he wore
Plain gold ring on his finger he wore
Plain gold ring on his finger he wore

[@Kat_it]

Welcome back, this isn’t your first time here.

[@novamagik0403]

You didn't have to call me out like that 😂

[@cristeaze]

Best version

[@teaguemurphy3910]

It was my first time here actually... but i'll back, lol

[@johnf3642]

Got me haha

[@guitar_jero]

It is

[@Thawah]

When she started scatting, I physically got chills.

[@wishingarts]

Define scatting please :p

[@Thawah]

Dark Heart bee bop boop badee bop boop bada bee bada boop

[@123456moshimonsters]

me too 😭

[@reverustatts9693]

100th time watching it and it still gives me chills

[@duck-qm9kw]

I just felt it...amazing!

[@sniffcats]

I watch this honestly month after month, year after year, and it never gets old. Her voice is absolutely amazing. The way she moves, and how emotionally connected she is when she sings. She's SO talented. In my top 3 favorite artists for sure.

[@SarfarazAhmad89]

agreed ! one of the most dedicated talented artists i have seen

[@tomjohnson1110]

I'm an old guy. She reminds me so much of freddie mercury of queen in how she is immersed in her music. If you haven't seen queen watch their concert at wembly stadium he was awesome.

[@hcmaclean777]

Me too

[@ShesDopeLikeThat]

Geena Gaga I have never agreed with a comment so much!!

[@eskidenguzelmahlaslarvardi]

geen bean same here! Very well put, friend. I come back to this video year after year...

[@shierubea]

I didn't watch Kimbra sing. I experienced her.

[@betkastrakosova9385]

deep shit

[@LenVrijhof]

Kimbra has a special ability to take you to that other world with her music.

[@hankyuhye93]

I really agree with you

[@jaxbubu7093]

LenVrijhof her voice...specially....is heavenly....it penetrates to the deepest of hidden feelings.....

[@rainermaria8253]

LenVrijhof Yes absolutely right. I love music and also I'm a Big fan of rapmusic.. and all what i can say is Kimbra has more flow than the most rappers of today.

[@LautaroRossi]

3:39 - 4:25 I was left bald by some kind of glorious voice hurricane. Thanks Kimbra for that.

[@sinbadthesailor1889]

Idiot thanks kimbra for what Making u bald???

[@lonewolfprojects]

+ram bhat Being bald never felt so good. :)

[@Fiiiyahh]

+Lautaro Rossi deadass. I felt the same way.

[@ChiefVizier]

+Lautaro Rossi You are now aerodynamically ready for Kimbra's voice

[@Nxt6]

+ram bhat sssshhh it's ok if you don't understand just go back to sleep

[@eschelar]

Holy shit, girl can sing... and girl can craft some music!

[@jdtgfgvs1977]

eschelar I believe Nina Simone wrote the song. I agree Kimbra did amazing justice to it

[@GunDoggyIndian]

Jdtg Fgvs Nina Simone did write and this girl sang good but not as good

[@kalexambing2507]

KIMBRA NEEDS TO MAKE A WHOLE ALBULM ON JAZZ SONGS! She needs more awesome reworks like plain gold ring and some originals and I will be happy FOREVER . 😁

[@onuryes]

She is ridiculously talented.

[@jannasaavedra9443]

THESE CHILLS ARE NOT GOING AWAY I'VE HAD THEM FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS NOW WOW

[@JeanelleSaavedra]

janna omg

[@jannasaavedra9443]

THEY'RE STILL THERE

[@repnobody801]

BRAH.

[@lilith5865]

Janna Saavedra LMAOOO

[@satansmaiden]

LMFAO SKJABNFASHMDBASMH SAME

[@dahakakerrigan7962]

Her range is phenomenal O.o

[@imsecsie1]

one of her bests. 6 years passed and I remember when I saw this video and fall in love with her

[@turquoiseturtle4938]

I remember too. And every time I watch it, it feels like the first time.

[@akupercu]

Feel the same way !!!!

[@MikeGipsonUSAF]

I havent seen such great "musical rambling" (3:40) since Dave Matthews. She is the perfect mix of weirdness, and talent and beauty. Such an entertaining and delicious thing to watch. Love her.

[@tinamodofrida2824]

NO WORDS MY DEAR, SHE IS THE BEST, GREAT TALENT, CREATIVE, GREAT VOICE AND A LITTLE CRAZY, AS THE GENIOUS.

[@FelipeACR]

Sadly she didn't sing anymore like this again :(

[@shozinryu4]

Agreed

[@alissonberrio47]

@@FelipeACR do you know why?

[@OccupancyZero]

Alisson Berrio I’d pay top dollar to see an entirely 3:40-like Album of Ella Fitzgerald covers. Kimbra has such a raw energy to her improvisation and it’s a shame it’s not showcased in more of her work.

[@kvmh7396]

2023, still coming back to this absolute masterpiece 😭

[@georginaschilders2298]

I see your 2023 and raise you 2024

[@Kimmehface]

set of lungs on this little beauty

[@rozstrategy.design3961]

Still my favorite all time Kimbra performance, and I still come back to it year after year.

[@bethanydallas4726]

I can see her band-mates taking quick glances at her as she is possessed by a powerful spirit of passion. They can't help but look at her as we do. Truly bewitching.

[@lf546]

This doesn't feel like a 10 year video. So beautifully done. Love her 💕

[@chillinatmyhouse]

Shes timeless!

[@thechazdarby]

The world is full of people that can sing...I've watched this video thousands of times and it still leaves me stunned and in awe. I hate to throw words around like magic and such, but Kimbra's music is of her soul...I've never seen anyone anywhere that IS the music the way that she is. Absolutely brilliant and inspiring.

[@rootsm3]

A lot of people get uncomfortable watching her perform because they know they'll never have the guts to be that unhinged. She is 20 fucking years old during this performance. If at that age your rendition of a jazz classic becomes the standard way to perform it, you are a musical prodigy and have every right to not give a single fuck about what twits think about how you do your thing.

[@celiaslingsby7011]

rootsm3 My favourite thing about her is that she is unhinged. Who wouldn't be a little jealous of that kind of freedom? She is seriously inspiring & highly creative.

[@celiaslingsby7011]

rootsm3 Also, her outfits really are awful, but with a voice like that...who cares? She can perform in a hessian sack and I will still be entranced by her music.

[@robynlockhart5590]

rootsm3

[@Aghjkddd]

rootsm3 "unhinged" what the fuck are you all talking about? Is it the first time you see a musician not standing perfectly still while performing?

[@esmeraelillywing612]

***** You do realize there is a fuck lot of difference between a superficial pop performance by one of the many carbon copy starlets on the market right now and this very deeply moving performance, don't you? It's fuckin boring to watch someone try to sing "pretty" because they don't want to pull an accidental "ugly face". Kimbra let it all go, she didn't care how she looked so it allowed her to put all her power into the song and it showed. How is that unclear exactly?

[@thatbmorechickfoodiecookin500]

Lord Have Mercy. Mesmerized. Soul. Rock. Jazz. Hip Hop. Alternative. She mixes so many genres of music along with her own personal style that I think she may have just created her own genre, although you can't label that either, which is great. Feel blessed to have found her. Not enough willing to step outside the box no labels just sincere vocals & genuine talent. She has an awkward stage presence & body language that's actually sensual & sexy. She's also got a retro/another era, space, world, & time thing going on mixed in with countless other things I don't even know if there are words for. In addition to being uniquely beautiful. I could drink this everyday.

[@brown_town_]

that guitar plus some of her moves -- it's almost pulp fictiony

[@kellycollins7224]

Kimbra has the soul, emotional sensitivity and styling that reminds me of Billie Holiday & Nina Simone...Kimbra is a true and masterful singer in my humble opinion, Great performance

[@zuzom589]

i like this better than the album version

[@PresidentHeartbeat]

Mona Jaradat not sure if you're ironic but this is the album version isn't it?!

[@YasarArabac]

@@PresidentHeartbeat No, this is not the album version. This is the album version: /watch?v=IyNDiLXjuvE

[@PresidentHeartbeat]

@@YasarArabac cant click nor copy it. But it sounds identical, especially the vocals (and you cant really repeat a vocal performance) Also the title on the album is Plain Gold Ring (Live) so it would make sense right..? EDIT: I found it, it is indeed a different version than I have on my album. I definitely have this one right here, and if you go on Spotify etc. you should find this one as well

[@YasarArabac]

@@PresidentHeartbeat It seems like USA version of the album features this one, while original album features the one that I have linked in my previous answer, so we are both correct I guess

[@revivantes]

Wow! An inspiring performance. We often hold something back when we create and trade the full expression of our vision for safety. This is what it looks like when you don't. Every inch of her body, mind and heart is being poured into this performance. Impressive.

[@revivantes]

De rein ***** .

[@Si1v3RfaNg]

+Shawn Gervais every inch of her beautiful body haha

[@aleiaclemons4630]

+Shawn Gervais that is what I love most about Kimbra she feels the music and the words and has so much soul she is the embodiment of feeling in music!!!!!!!

[@raquelrodriguez2528]

+Aleia Clemons PERFECTLY said! Her voice is genuinely beautiful with such powerful soul, that she literally touched the center of my heart, & when an artist has that magical sound, it's truly a breathtaking gift. & I LOVE her music! She REALLY DESERVES ALOT MORE recognization & some actual 📻 time!

[@RBGHfam]

This is what emotion looks like. Her voice is *INCREDIBLE!* If you are too much of a child to deal with what she looks like when she sings, I recommend Rhianna and/or One Direction. Should be pretty easy to find :)

[@alexandrakas253]

I hear ya

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Her 10 year old performances seem like they are as contemporary as yesterday. Kimbra is just amazing! Love her!

[@davidadams2395]

Nina Simone would have loved Kimbra's interpretation.

[@dvperez14]

Vigorously AGREE!

[@user-ko1bg5wg8n]

I love when musicians get so deeply engrossed in music you can see passion and feelings on their faces. The same way I felt when I watched the live perfomance of "Goodbye" by toe.

[@CHELOVEK89]

+Шизл манизл Абсолютно с тобой согласен. Вот слово в слово!

[@alexanderleeart]

0:58 damn that is a low note

[@hannaheng6634]

Heard this when it came out 12 years ago!! I was 15 and it changed my life honestly

[@oOPhilomelaOo]

2020 and still here - what an artist!

[@tarynalston2775]

2021 :)

[@oOPhilomelaOo]

@@tarynalston2775 2022 :)

[@saraa.3810]

2023 :)

[@Houda06]

THAT'S in my opinion, THE BEST COVER.. i love how she sings it, how she expresses herself in lyrics...beautiful

[@sofieredfern693]

She really does kill it doesn't she?!

[@jamest1508]

I never get tired of this and I must have seen it 50 times. Her performance moves me beyond words.

[@zenmoon2543]

SHE IS ART

[@MrTavito89]

that was so inspirational. her voice melts my face off. I can't imagine what being at one of her concerts would be like.

[@biegs28]

This version of this song gives me chills every time I hear it. I wish I had more hands so I could give this video 4 thumbs up. The harmonic build up from 3:10 to 3:37 is haunting. Then she becomes full-on possessed ..and even starts speaking in tongues during that little scat section at 4:01

[@isimsoyisim89]

11 yıl olmuş... Daha milyonlar olmadan once dinlerdim zaman çok çabuk geçiyor...

[@ThriftWitch22]

HOLY CRUD!! That is soooo badass when she holds her voice at 3:41!! Shieeettt, tell some of those other mainstream singers to try that!!

[@quentinflores2947]

everyone saying something her performance was weird, have obviously never seen Maynard from TOOL perform. Seriously, it's how they portray their art. if you don't like it, why did you even come here? live and let live.

[@VampireHeart518]

Glad to see a fellow fan of both Tool and Kimbra! :D As it happens I have a tab open with a Tool cover to (re)listen next, by Brass against, check them out on youtube, they have a few amazing Tool covers (and, as the name suggests, brass is involved!) ...but to stay on topic, Kimbra is amazing

[@KemDIY]

Tool and kimbra fan here!!! Also tori Amos!! True talent has no type of music. Love it.

[@michelemichele7178]

@@VampireHeart518 it's like your whole body becomes an antenna or something

[@RyanGiggsOBE]

the music sounds like it belongs in a Sergio Leone western, loving it. Also her voice has a great thick velvet sound to it. Talented & unique, just how i like them

[@MrTherock14e]

thick velvet sound? Hmmm lets see if that makes sense

[@PSNChazwazzer]

Erizde Rios When she sings the chorus, yeah I get where he's coming from. Just pretend to mimic that note, it's really deep. And the velvet part is how clear her notes are, even with the Jazz style.

[@MICHELLEg2121]

8 years later I’m still in awe

[@TigerNZ]

Yep even in 2020 I'm still blown away by this.

[@vaalentinanoelart]

Everytime I see her I fall in love with her over and over again

[@MissHilPaige]

The cry of the human condition in her voice at the end… wanting what we can’t have and fighting through the complicated emotions we can’t put words to. I don’t know what I’d do without artists like the legendary Nina Simone and Kimbra’s take with this vulnerably powerful raw cover. Such a connection I feel to their artistry!!

[@Khormologia]

3:37 the me is the transcending

[@PoshConcept]

Yes 🙌

[@itchntohitch4143]

Just discovered this beautiful lass! Wow! Kimbra brings an eclectic mix of finely done video production and unique music content. Impressive! She's got the pipes, and the skill!

[@auroramarieclaire4898]

Kimbra is seriously underrated!

[@kaitlynbaker2207]

Goosebumps every time she sways.... the sound is incredible... very jazzy...

[@Jerry_attrick]

Oddly enough, this recording introduced me to Nina Simone. I was only 10 when this recording came out so I was just starting to listen to my own music. I'm so glad Kimbra did this song justice. Now I'm absolutely in love with Nina and I'll always be a Kimbra fan!!

[@olivia1910]

easily one of the best live performances ever

[@paulcurlin2789]

2020 and still one of my favorite songs she covers.

[@user-zt2vg1iq6e]

Plain gold ring on his finger he wore It was where everyone could see He belonged to someone, but not me On his hand was a plain gold ring Plain gold ring had a story to tell It was one that I knew too well And in my heart it will never be spring Long as he wears that plain gold ring Nighttime comes calling on me I know why I'll never be free I can't stop these teardrops of mine I'm gonna love him 'til the end of time Plain gold ring has but one thing to say I'll remember 'til my dying day In my heart it will never be spring Long as he wears that plain gold ring Plain gold ring on his finger he wore Plain gold ring on his finger he wore Plain gold ring on his finger he wore Plain gold ring on his finger he wore

[@fishbxne2707]

范照揚

[@mariacarmen3667]

Gracias

[@MaryValenticLickteig]

Good Mother of God....What Have I Just Discovered?

[@RGNoriega57]

Just discovering this phenon.

[@adnk47]

1st time listening to this rendition of Plain Gold Ring.Wow! Wait,I haven't started chopping those onions yet. What is this liquid coming from my eyes?!

[@Sheelac]

This song makes me sleepy......... And no, it's not because it's bad nor boring.... Simply because her voice and this mix is so angelicly relaxing...! Goodnight folks, gonna take a nap right here with my headphones on! "Repeat!"

[@esmeraelillywing612]

Sheelac I actually really agree with you and am doing the same. So soothing...

[@AndreBellCopywriter]

2:07-2:12. That voice. Goosebumps. Freaking amazing. Run on a loop indefinitely. Never gets old. Despite being a Grammy winner why she is not better known the world around like many stars with less skills I've no idea. Or perhaps she is right where she wants to be and doing what she wants to do as she chooses to do it. Either way I hope this is one star who continues for years to come. Awesome voice.

[@logicbomb11]

It must feel F#cking awesome to just know you can just take a breath and empty the dust out of your spirit by singing with such power. She has a great instrument. Someone tunes it perfectly😂

[@MANUEL_JIMENEZ.]

For many years now, here we are again returning to this masterpiece

[@Elidoransgar]

Thanks to WTTU, Tennessee Tech radio, for turning me on to this, and to Kimbra. Great stuff.

[@javiersigala3386]

Love that she sings with facial expressions and hand gestures. She really gets lost in the vibe! Love it

[@johnjon4688]

Her body language at 2:00 is me through this entire song. Just feeling it in the soul.

[@deanniematheson1062]

For my birthday one year all I asked for was someone to get Kimbra to yell at me for an hour. Sadly no one did. This hurricane of intensity will have to do. Plus I get to listen to it year after year. Thank you Kimbra.

[@keyshaliz4877]

I GOT THOSE GOOSEBUMPS EVERY TIME!!!!

[@EagleSlightlyBetter]

This was my wedding song. The sing sing version. so amazing.

[@bjeffrey1863]

EagleSlightlyBetter I wish this was on vinyl

[@jakolantern6790]

2020 and still keep coming back to this hauntingly glorious siren.

[@mahisornchanakarnjanachai9926]

JAK O Lantern this live is still killing me in 2020 ahhhhhhh

[@pablor3138]

Her voice can travel even to space. What power and beauty in her sound.

[@Walmartgimp]

Still gives me goosebumps as intense as when I was in highschool listening to this for the first time 12 years ago

[@karllagerfeld15]

I love her voice, I love her hair, her style......fuck I love everything about Kimbra:) saw her in concert and she's even better!

[@annabelle7123]

love this singing, her ad-lib around 4:00 is just mesmerizing, I wish it went on forever........ would love to go to her live concert one day!

[@InappropriateShorts]

This ages better than fine wine. This performance will go down in history. iykyk

[@apple1377able]

When she sings the music possesses her you only see a music taking the form of a beautiful women.

[@JudgementalJosh]

Absolutely love how lost she gets within the music. Also I can't tell if it's her accent or the way she enunciates while singing but I love the slow, melodic tone she creates with her voice!

[@jonj5280]

100% Explosive! Everytime I watch this performace it always blows me away! Awesome job on the John Legend single also! Can always tell when Kimbra is lacing the track!

[@z3usboyucan130]

Closed my eyes and just focused on her voice, BLEW ME AWAY!

[@Drewsleo]

I’m so in love with this song and the person singing it. She defines the singer as an instrument idea. The throw back sound of the song her movements while singing and of course that beautiful voice. Other comments talking about coming back to listen to it. I can totally sympathize, I do the same. Truly amazing.

[@TribalLady06]

3:39 - 4:24 reminds me of the girl who sings The Great Gig in The Sky, by Pink Floyd :) She (Kimbra) has an amazing voice!!! :D

[@RiverStikz]

her facial expression when she said "these tear drops of mine" had me shook to the core, the raw emotion you don't really see today I love it

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Kimbra is....and that's it! That is why she is who she is, and we love her for it....well, at least most of us do! Incredibly gorgeous, thats for sure! Thank You Kimbra, for what you do that others cannot........or will not. ❤

[@guillerminatoscano7861]

Just wow! ...Nina Simone would be tremendously happy and pleased with this cover.

[@brendagarces1896]

That final part... so marvellous!

[@anisawulandari2187]

THIS IS EPIC. I'M CRYING. OMG!! 😭😭😭

[@joannamariesegura7048]

Who's here that still can't get enough of Kimbra's live singing?

[@tonyward5280]

Me! I saw her in concert back in May,I'm still riding the high of her performance and energy that was brought to the stage.

[@tiarajean-charles7610]

Still captivating 😍

[@melodyvaldivia49]

2019 viewer. Can't get enough of this 😍

[@Nahchuva]

she's amazing!

[@dommiesgrl]

In my opinion, it's not just "musical rambling". She's singing a trumpet/sax solo, and it's awesome.

[@karmakameleon113]

I'm back 12 years later to say that this video still gives me chills. Every single gosh darned time. Which is a lot of times, because watching/listening to this video has been a regular part of my days since the very first day it came out.

[@hervinachanel]

you just cant deny how passionate she is when she sings. it's breathtaking

[@ravenblackthorne]

I just want to stand up at my desk and applaud every time I watch this. I'm gonna do it!

[@itslexy1]

Them vocal controls !!!!! Sound angelic

[@monbebearmybird1239]

She just lets her voice go to its limit like she's singing to the heavens!! I She has so much power in her voice/expressions on her face she can just pretty much stand there and yet it can still be a 'moving' performance.

[@diliupg]

A very talented singer who knows the meaning of rhythm, pitch and expression. The dance crowd will have to sit down and listen to this one. Like a breath of fresh air flowing into a hot crowded room. Kudos! :)

[@cortalezzi]

That kind of voice and energy can bring you up no matter how down you were.

[@chrisr6950]

I mean it might look a bit funny but she completely blew my mind this is amazing

[@ParisJune_]

Year after year I come back for this & my goodness she SLID on this! Every time I watch, it feels like the first time.

[@centrepoint87]

I can never say which song I like best. Kimbra is simply amazing!

[@bayonetbob9981]

Man she loves casting spells as she sings

[@JoeyOhm]

Wow, I'm new to the Kimbra scene, and dear God am I sorry. What a Goddess; her voice, her moves; she is channeling a force to be reckoned with. She is spewing fire, entangled with icy emotional reverberations that move the calm winds into storms and the oceans waves were stilled while she belted out a resonance as if guiding souls. Holy.. I'm posted, and need a blanket cuz I'm in shock. Quick, IV drip..

[@uroojmahmood7866]

I just love the facial expressions she makes and the body language when she sings. It shows how much she's really into it. Her voice is raw and real and not clean-cut. I love it and I love her! She's too underrated.