Lisa Ekdahl - Now Or Never (Video)

Music video by Lisa Ekdahl performing Now Or Never. (C) 1998 BMG Sweden

[@effdee71]

I always loved her little giggle at 2:36, maybe because of that funny piano lick just before.

[@someonespecial75]

i don't understand why she is not so famous!! she is excellent and has talent!!

[@mariebonnet3020]

Parce que c'est un peu léger. Un peu trop femme enfant.

[@stephendevore]

"I don't understand why she is not so famous!! she is excellent and has talent!!" Possible explanations (from a Producer): The two songs (videos) I heard her sing were kinda so-so songs, not "hits", meaning not as famous as might make one famous. While her singing is usually pretty good, sometimes it is a bit inconsistent. The videos were both blurry, which gives the impression of Unprofessional. So, these videos might be in some way hurting more than helping, at the moment. Both videos were at 480p resolution which is too low. Also, her visual performance is inconsistent. Her "image" in these was on the edge, and a bit out of the usual "expected" image for the genres sung (one might suppose). She also - while coquettish - may not be getting as much into the actual story of the song as she is in portraying a particular vibe, which, while appearing "sexy", may be taken less seriously by those in the industry. Also, Jazz and perhaps this genre aren't usually an industry that record labels are looking for the next big thing in. The recordings of the music that I heard were good; and the videos weren't terrible but need to step up a notch or two. If I were the/a Producer, I would both Direct the vocal performance for greater impact, and also the video for higher resolution and higher production value, even as good as it is already. (Other than stated, I would keep the rest of the ideas to myself, for if I were hired.) And I actually have Producer/Executive Producer background, and Awards as such. Related: I also have credits for dozens of films and other shows (in various positions), and for Music Videos; and I am also a Composer and Songwriter, and have Degrees and Certificates related to Audio Engineering and Music Production. I was also once a Performer/Singer myself (currently doing Acting), including both group and solo performances. Speaking of hits (hopefully), I have a lot of original music to release in 2024, perhaps even one Jazz/Blues song I wrote and sang with a Jazz trio (24 years ago, which is in low-res-s-vhs-type quality on my channel here); maybe there is a hit waiting; although as a Singer, maybe I waited too long to release; but maybe as a Composer, it doesn't matter. :) -Cheers! Stephen DeVore, StephenDeVore [dot] com.

[@stephendevore]

She also released most music in Swedish, and then finally in English; she was famous and sold well to a Swedish audience. If it matters, today she is now over 52 years old which might make it a bit difficult; although she is likely famous enough to do some kind of tour. And Jazz sometimes loves older singers.

[@elviscaragea4433]

​@@stephendevore52 years, my god

[@user-rt9dx9dx5s]

이름이 기억이 안나 한참 찾았네요. 정말 목소리에 반해서 자주 들은 기억이 있어요.

[@mrVL211]

love Lisa so much she's like an angel to me

[@amansaku]

10 YEARS LOVING THIS SONG

[@celine6129]

Thank you Lisa🙏beautiful voice❤

[@EnriqueRodriguez-nm1gp]

Te amo Lisa, en buen plan, te admiro mucho

[@mariecatherinemauclert4273]

Wonderful music to chill out !!!!

[@annbrowett7642]

Still on my top CD list

[@hilmimertcelik6683]

Thats the cutest clip i ever seen

[@realbigdeals2048]

I love everything about this video!

[@MrOliverovski]

I love it.There is something special about this girl. Looked at the other songs wow!

[@changrinkim8194]

I found you through this song! Love your voice

[@obamafan98765]

i love this song! it has such a good beat! my mom used to have an old walkman where i listend 2 this song. it reminds me of a nice walk in central park on a sunny january day...:)

[@regisfernandez5882]

J'ADORE!!!

[@ILikeDifferentMusic]

Fantastic Lisa.

[@worstalentscout]

didn't knew jazz music has music videos !......heard this ages ago !

[@EnriqueRodriguez-nm1gp]

Te amo Lisa gracias por compartir tu arte te admiro mucho, saludos! 😊

[@FabienSchori-uo7mg]

This is great ... in fact its rock n roll !

[@nicomedy2010]

happy bday ;-)

[@jaymorris4971]

Some random free 3 track cd that I can't remember how I got had this song on years ago now and this is still one of my all time favourite songs.

[@ivanhustuft9687]

hi i think this song is on the Lisa Ekdahl at the Olympia, Paris album if you wonder best regards :) im really get into lisa-s work on english :)

[@tim-andreslach5772]

lisa ekdal is very nice 👨‍🌾

[@mphomakhalemele6096]

My favourite artist

[@carcajoudalecarlia2186]

Really cute!

[@christinahuang2978]

The best version ever

[@net60man]

Long time waiting

[@mysoor2042]

Entendue sur FIP il y a bien longtemps, ça me rappelle des chouettes moments!

[@sunglelive]

nice voice

[@Lipitoarea]

excelent:D love it:)

[@adil5769]

Piano part, Piano Solo (even it is short) and after solo a few bass notes with Ronnie Gardiner(written on the drum) at drums super. One of the best version of the song.

[@superrrrliz]

YEEEEEEEESSSSSS

[@FlahDuds]

I wish I had her voice

[@phunkybis]

Lovely tune ! Thank you Lisa you are so talented .

[@khaledlarnaout4432]

Very beautiful jazz

[@poomanclancy9000]

I love you're song, and i think i love you dear Lisa

[@soyeli]

Very very nice

[@hannahalberr2373]

Yes fan va bra de svänger 🤩😍🥰😘

[@lincemaxx]

Que esquisito el ritmo !!!

[@fredrictengstrom5646]

just luv t piano an dancers

[@danielhuber4953]

I defenitely LOVE Lisa. Just must check what we did ... LOVE

[@net60man]

Integritet fröken det är rätt härligt, så det här är rätt härligt.

[@gunslinger861]

wow i havent hear this in 12 years

[@asdfghjkl48873]

2018 here

[@billie44]

The piano player is good

[@RichardJagg-tr2pv]

Aragoste swedes recomdndando

[@fredrictengstrom5646]

so much time

[@fredrictengstrom5646]

Times runnin out 4 mother Eart. Capitalizm devourzzz ShalÖm

[@Bojanmarsetic]

The Piano is literary fucking the sound space :)

[@stincon]

Look at the badass @2:47. Just look at him

[@fleurdesel825]

Nabokov n'est pas loin....

[@jocameron1440]

gud

[@fredrictengstrom5646]

NOW. Know how

[@fredrictengstrom5646]

Now. or Never. Tims runnin out Rajt?

[@janbekdevrim]

Bu kadına aşığım galiba.

[@RichardJagg-tr2pv]

Stranger than Fanny

[@Rossie2023]

hey there baby make up your mind 'cause i've been waiting such a long, long time now baby or never 'cause i been so good to you now baby or never 'cause i've been so lonesome, too now baby or never if i mean anything to you now baby or never 'cause i've wasted so much time now baby or never and you must make up your mind now baby or never it ain't no fault of mine it's got to be yes or no it's either you stay or go you can't leave me on the shelf you gotta commit yourself it's either you will, or you won't fall in love with me i'm gonna call you once more on the telephone i'll give you till twelve then i'll be gone now baby or never 'cause i been so good to you now baby or never i've been so lonesome, too now baby or never if i mean anything to you now baby or never 'cause i've wasted so much time now baby or never and you must make up your mind now baby or never it ain't no fault of mine it's got to be yes or no it's either you stay or go you can't leave me on the shelf you gotta commit yourself it's either you will, or you won't fall in love with me : it's got to be yes or no it's either you stay or go you can't leave me on the shelf you gotta commit yourself : it's either you will baby or won't you do baby or don't will baby or won't fall in love with me

[@mrcountbasie]

Peter Nordahl piano, Ronnie Gardiner drums. Oskarsson bass ?

[@catherinewolff7937]

magnifique voix belle reprise contrairement à l'original de Billy Holliday

[@PhilippeMix22]

C'est une reprise de quoi?

[@ExecutionSommaire]

vaut mieux se crever les yeux que lire ça ;)

[@elkealbrich5380]

[@ShirosTamagotchi]

is this an original from Lisa Ekdahl or a standard? couldn´t find it

[@manusia319]

Triplets ride

[@GoodbyeStranger1]

Why is B.B. King at drums?

[@regisfernandez5882]

JE PREFERE CETTE VERSION QUE L'ORIGINAL de billy holliday!!!!

[@stephendevore]

Lisa, What was the reaction right at the end when you tilted your head way back and moved your mouth like you wanted to say something. What were you wanting to say? What is the explanation for the reaction? --Producer, Stephen/Steven.

[@stephendevore]

Thoughts as an Executive (video) Producer: I cannot tell what some of the reactions are during the video; but during the video, it's sometimes distracting. The video is also only showing up on my browser at 480p which is perhaps too low of a resolution. Also, in this and another video, the video seemed out of focus where it should be in focus, on the singer. Also, if it's just an electronic slider going back and forth, maybe there is some other thing that can be done, like multiple takes of the same thing, but with the slider starting at the opposite end. Also set up multiple cameras at the same time, if there is any kind of actual performance by the band members. In the other video I saw, it artistically cut to moments with each performer (one supposes); that might be a perfect time, if they are just looking down and also into the camera, to put their name on screen. If you're already distracting the viewer from the song and from the performance, then (maybe) you might as well go all the way, IMO. I have more thoughts, if I were to be a Producer of one of these videos, or of a video-rerelease. -Stephen DeVore.

[@poomanclancy9000]

french boy

[@fredrictengstrom5646]

Misstänkt pianist Jan Lundgren adept, elev till fd Bengt Hallberg ???!!! EllerJan Tengström

[@Herve1955]

So delicious ;)

[@user-qt8pk9os6f]

Erfrischend anders