Let's Go Out Tonight - Curtis Stigers

Curtis Stigers performs "Let's Go Out Tonight" by Paul Buchanon
August 4th, 2013 - Jazz in Marciac
Curtis Stigers - voice & saxophone; Matthew Fries - piano; James Scholfield - guitar; Cliff Schmitt - bass; Paul Wells - drums

[@daviddowie828]

A tremendous performance, only Stigers has the voice to carry this off. The Blue Nile, well no-one has come close to their work. Scotlands finest by a decent margin.

[@kester30]

Obviously, the original is unbeatable. But this is a cracking version.

[@LesterH25]

Talent. Love the respect Curtis has for the original and song writer.

[@34hedgehog]

Mel C. and Andrea Corr take note; this is how you cover a Blue Nile song.

[@jaolin6042]

Actually, I've got a soft spot for Mel C's cover (and for Mel C overall). And one thing is actually better in her version: when she sings "soul boy", it can be interpreted as "soul boy" or "soul, boy", which I think adds a nice, new dimension. (This has, of course, simply to do with the fact that it is a female singer, but she does an ok, poppy job with the song, and I think it feels quite personal.) AC's "Tinseltown" feels quite generic, I believe, but at the same time: anyone who covers TBN gets a star in my book.

[@trapezoidspangle934]

I’ve never even had a deep love let alone a lost one. At 52 it’s not looking likely. At least there is beauty like this to fill my empty heart. I bought The Blue Nile’s first album when it came out. I’m unlucky in love but lucky to be so filled by great music and art.

[@mayskyi3175]

Wish you well

[@sfirv]

mega depressing, trapezoid spangle

[@imagecarpenter]

Shut yer trap

[@trapezoidspangle934]

@@sfirv mega arsehole Job van etc etc blah blah. I’m quite happy alone.

[@trapezoidspangle934]

@@imagecarpenter wow, what awful things your parents must have done to you. Or maybe ease up on the nougat. Such a sour comment from someone who has sugar psychosis.

[@BeingJapan]

I have been listening to The Blue Nile since 1991. I have never liked a cover of their songs, till now. The emotion of the lyrics is there. The 'sadness' of the music is there. Terrific job.

[@romulotemigue]

Listen to craig's armstrong version. So beautiful ❤️

[@patriciamarshall8828]

I know this song so well from Blue Nile, this cover is emotionally beautiful; the same haunting love fading..lingering, etching inwards till the last drop clings to a quiet tear…

[@thomase.nielsen7603]

This is an outstanding version of a wonderful song. Curtis and the band deliver a focussed and emotional performance. Brilliant!

[@alasdairmilne808]

Its just damn good, and wonderful in its own way . Such a good song...it transports...

[@cunoorigination6428]

Let's go out with a supreme masterpiece tonight. This is a masterpiece of the highest point.

[@jcd146]

Absolutely beautiful version of a wonderful song-thank you.

[@shage2595]

No, sorry, it's not the saddest song of all time-try the heartbreaking story also told by The Blue Nile, called Family Life. I can't listen to it anymore, despite it's pure brilliance. Truly untouchable in it's field.

[@SonnyGTA]

I'm going to look that up

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Indeed it is but, there's also "Castles In The Air/Three Flights Up" (live) by Don McLean and from "Solo" - 1976) and Keb Mo's "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" (from 2001 but, written by Hank Williams) and what about "Kentucky Avenue" from Tom Waits....?

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Lynda McArdle 1 second ago Indeed it is (with regards to "Family Life"), but, there's also "Castles In The Air/Three Flights Up" (live) by Don McLean and from "Solo" - 1976) and Keb Mo's "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" (from 2001 but, written by Hank Williams) and what about "Kentucky Avenue" from Tom Waits....?

[@mitwenigenhandgriffenalles16]

It is hard to listen to if there isn't any family at all.

[@PaulVoudouris]

very, very nice...i'm a huge, huge fan of most of paul's songs and you've done a wonderful job of capturing the essence of this composition.

[@robertcapewell2788]

Thank you Curtis, Great version.

[@kipmillwee6936]

So glad a jazz outfit picked this up, I always thought an acoustic bass and a nice trap kit would have served the original album better. Great vocal work.

[@crimsonrush]

Bouncing about KZbin landed me here. Hard to watch when one's eyes are watering. Lovely Curtis. x

[@acalive7687]

I feel sad I remember my ex girlfriend

[@charliemcnulty1936]

The explanation is what makes this actual version special... but let's face it, the original is always the best... cos that's what it is

[@johncrazy8756]

Wonderful performance!!!

[@LesterH25]

Respect. Best song ever and you showed your love for a beautiful song. Paul Buchanan wrote this.

[@tgtrout]

Straight up, this one kicks ass. Curtis is the man.

[@letmetellyousomething123]

Wonderful version. What a voice.

[@xwx46]

it's breaking my heart... every night

[@capsnz9953]

Warmest aloha to u

[@jammer894]

I haven't heard Curtis S. in a long time! this is great!

[@RobertCapewell]

This is an outstanding version of a wonderful song.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jcd146]

Very moving interpretation of a wonderful song. Excellent. Thank you.

[@TheSunlight74]

Nice, but the emotional centre of this song is surely the voice in the higher octave in the last verse/chorus?

[@LesterH25]

worth waiting for

[@curtisstigers]

The emotional center of the song is the story.

[@jaolin6042]

The original is on one of my favourite albums of all time, and nothing can beat that one imo, but this is a great take on it.

[@steveshadforth8792]

that look he gives the sound man when the mic isn't faded up, taxi for the sound man

[@AgnieszkaWasilewskaANGELFALLS]

Remember .......

Carlo Ancelotti on guitar :)) wonderful song btw!

[@mitwenigenhandgriffenalles16]

So c'mon... let's go out tonight...

[@bethjean1563]

this is truly a beautiful song

[@glenrichardson6396]

This is great, but is it really about the end of the relationship? It's weary alright, but isn't there hope here as well? Not sure... either way, it's stunning. I bet Tom Waits could have his wicked way with this song too.

[@richardcahill1808]

The beautiful thing about a song is interpretation by an individual... we both got different vibes but we can still reach the conclusion it is a fantastic piece of music.

[@jameshollyoak8230]

Wow ❤❤

[@jameshollyoak8230]

Wow ❤❤

[@tributevocalist]

still sounds great

[@kw271]

I am sorry to hear about the eztra 5 years, Curtis. I truly wish you find the light as the light in its truer form, and not through another mortal agent, that way, you know it won't be finite, but can be carried by you whereever you go.

[@DanzAstral]

Maravilla!

[@bonesheelgloryforever5555]

Some one from 2018? ...😐

[@cloudrain3186]

What Miles had done with his instrument - one note comes out an tells the whole story of the blues - , who else is able to do it with his voice??? There are only a few...

[@tayharleyd]

good enough for a cigar but Paul's still ahead y a country mile.

[@lorraineelkin5527]

Curtis Stigers disagree, am transfixed

[@craigmiller5045]

Curtis Stigers mate beautiful version of a wonderful song. A compliment to to the great man from a great man.

[@cgmat7804]

Nice...

[@celc5730]

Hello Curtis, can you plz upload the version collected in your Let's Go out Tonight album? That's my fav version of this song

[@Airboat-Fun]

bare to the bone. Sometimes it needs that sadness to come out of a rabbithole.

[@ainslieberrafella]

Bravo. Beautiful.

[@andreykulikov9544]

❤

[@clairepolitinordquist9334]

What a song & the words wow ..yes it is definitely not an Happy one 🙏💕😢

[@EmillyBatistaDPF]

Curtis Stigers

[@ghostball1818]

I listened to this live in Marciac and it was amazing. just let down by the fact that the audience was dead.

[@candideleduc7207]

Méfions-nous de ces hommes de 40 ...5O ans . Ils sont ...incroyables ...

[@markjohnson-brown5103]

this is such a great version!

[@teresitamujica8049]

Amo esta versión ❤❤❤

[@philipduddridge8284]

I believe that Paul comes from Dundee ! Curtis ‘ voice is so melancholic which is so apt for this song.It pulls at the heartstrings .

[@Federation125]

Nope. Glaswegian.

[@christineterry3079]

Great song writer ..

[@EdithHallJazzWitch]

Great to see this on here Curtis.

[@5121442]

Thanks

[@JackCumming1]

Awesome cover.

[@KirillDmitriev]

my favourite

[@nonmodo]

great version...

[@klangerlebnis5346]

wow

[@TheDrut666]

Sublime

[@DaveSolazzo]

i love this!

[@vasileiosfilis9284]

!

[@Fintanflaherty]

that guitar guy is struggling. sorry.

[@nelson8555]

oh shut up

[@uinneaguilleam7633]

Sorry Curtis, but Paul's from Edinburgh. Nice version though!

[@scottfergus417]

He's from Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.

[@gerrymurphy8551]

Scott Fergus lives not brought up

[@qabrqabr8333]

I like Curtis version even more than original.

[@amizadaywelliver]

🇧🇷❤️

[@biondipepe]

great Curtis, I like Paul's original version better

[@KieranMcCarthy]

+Curtis Stigers you've done an incredible version, thank you.

[@biondipepe]

hahahaha, man you did a great tribute and a fantastic version.....but Paul Buchanan to me is a gifted troubadour (maybe the last one)

[@gabe_s_videos]

I had no idea this was a cover! Though personally, I like it a lot more as a jazz ballad than as an experimental rock song.