Last Kind Words - Rhiannon Giddens - 2/14/2015

[@SoggyVagabond]

I am a cellist of 7 years, and WOW do I love this guy! Blues cello should be way more common than it is. I’m trying to learn this on my cello, and it’s pretty tricky to pick out what he’s playing but it’s sounding cool so far. Anyways, love love LOVE this version of this song.

[@toughlikerocks]

She is a National treasure. Her incredible voice and musicianship. The way her music shows deep reverence for the traditions of the past while looking to the future. A lot of American roots music is starting to (or already has) disappeared, and we are blessed to have someone like miss Giddens to help remember the past while forging a path forward.

[@TNT-km2eg]

National treasure No 129 and growing .

[@surfraptor]

Most haunting song ever, great version.

[@gaijinbaka]

Loved you in the CCD. Had the privilege of meeting you, your family, and your great band in DC at my friend’s house in DC many years ago on your way to collect your Grammy. That was a fun night. Will always remember playing slide with Dom on the bones. Your voice is velvet.

[@benthejrporter]

I can't stop listening to this song. It's haunting me! I've been through all the renditions I can find.

[@yaakov2342]

Hate to admit this, but I never heard of Rhiannon Giddens before 2020. Now I can't get enough of her. What a great singer, musician and all around person.

[@davidmiller171]

Couldn't think of anyone better to do an updated version of this soul wrenching song. Classic song delivered with passion.Please come back to Scotland.

[@ThomasMurphy55]

Good grief, this is the voice of the year. She puts a spell on everyone who hears her magnificent voice.

[@jeffmiller7575]

+Thomas Murphy No doubt!

[@LeoCrossChaos]

No sir, respectfully: You are wrong. This is the voice of a generation, not the voice of the year.

[@karlstrand2005]

She is amazing, for sure. She and Pokey Lafarge are my current favorites.

[@malcumx5933]

Respect to the BLACK ancestor who made this song.... Rest in black peace and black power mama Geeshie!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

So she's black, who gives a fuck? It's a beautiful song no matter what color she is.

[@mwilliamwykoff9059]

When Rhiannon sings and moves "Last Kind Words," I feel it in my bones.

[@chrisshir]

Rhiannon is a gift from heaven. What talent.

[@henriksrensen3220]

Not from heaven. From her parents

[@jonhill8173]

I was born in 1970.The youngest of 8 kids from a WW2 POW/MIA on Luzon Island,Philippines.This song matters to me.

[@HigzyTeflon]

3:08 That backdrop though 😮 What a performance. Superlative!

[@communistjesus]

Rhiannon is a great performer, and a beautiful lady//

[@gypsywhitten2209]

rhiannon is to beautiful for words and her voice is the greatest

[@mollyrauchmolly1330]

I never tire of hearing her sing. What a talent!!!

[@jackmunch6978]

Rhiannon is awesome because Geechie Wiley is in her soul!!!!!! Thanks for the tribute to Geechie!!!

[@lertyuis6484]

What an INTENSE woman. Beautiful instrumentation and singing!

[@larrytharp9521]

My favorite singer and band! She is very beautiful!

[@tbone4646]

Brilliant musician, singer and performer of a unique niche of truly American music. She does very, very well singing and performing in Scots Gaelic as well.

[@bellezavudd]

Yes she does. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHbUc6pog51_baM

[@Fatima19793]

God, this song is so amazingly powerful

[@ericb.5078]

Such a delight to witness a truly musical soul. Thank you Rhiannon for sharing your gift. It is a balm in a troubled world.

[@tearez13]

I FREAKING LOVE THIS WOMAN!!!!!!!!!

[@marlenejones1433]

Thank you to the angels for Rhiannon.

[@goingblindmusic]

It’s such a great song. Haunting beautiful. Brilliant rendition.

[@dmacnic]

What an Angel!

[@davisworth5114]

I've always loved this haunting song, Rhiannon Giddens is a class act.

[@ralphhross]

What a beautiful voice and it seems she can play any musical instrument she picks up, what a talented lady - wonderful!

[@maryjanegoncher3647]

What a blessing to enjoy Rhiannon's performance! She and the band are amazing.

[@vivi6121]

what a voice! beautiful song

[@timeslush]

Beautiful rendition! I love this song.

[@jollyjacksplendid1545]

Holy shit, her voice!

[@TravisSinclair-SC]

i was awestruck....and she's a local carolinian.......extra nice

[@JRZGRL55]

Have tickets to see her in a month - can't wait!!!

[@mickmckigney4177]

Stunning!

[@OdySlim]

Hauntingly Beautiful, I love it

[@stylianosisaakidis3565]

tears in my eyes

[@timkjazz]

Great, great voice.

[@Fabrizio999able]

What a stunning performance!

[@daviemcf]

Beautiful singer!

[@alibeeali1117]

She is a superb musician.

[@Keith-zu4tz]

Wow! This is the real deal. Super rendition.

[@jmackblues]

Beautifully sung cover by Rhiannon of the Geeshie Wiley song originally recorded in 1930.

[@torretrobaugh2566]

True talent represented here..

[@snakepit101]

A magical moment in music

[@Hotbopnroll]

Amazing song

[@wlexxx]

yes!

[@oleteigen7931]

Truly and utterly awesome. A worthy cover :)

[@seanmoore1068]

Beautiful.

[@josefst3279]

Nádherná. :-)

[@alexalexander2888]

I have never heard such a slick and commercial version of country blues. This is how black music is robbed of its soul. I can only recommend everyone to listen to the original.

[@robertpeterson8640]

I’m sure Rhiannon would also recommend listening to the original.

[@rbutler8585]

Sing it Rhiannon!

[@alexwatson3142]

Great rendition, she's heavy.

[@GaryJibilian]

Wow!! Amazing!!

[@gphilipvirgil355]

Bravo Magnificent

[@astertempleton1266]

lyrics: Hades, Hades Hear my petition please My name is Ulysses I seek to bury my fractured memories In the war, in the war The horrors that I saw Saddled grief to my core I can't take it any more Ulysses, Ulysses You come here on your knees Begging for my release But I warn you it ain't that easy In your mind, in your mind The horrors are too entwined The only peace you will find Is in the refuge you yourself designed Hades, Hades I guess you managed to catch me My name is Heracles I was sent here your dog to seize Of my tasks, of my tasks This was to be the last But I know there's more they'll ask So if you're going to kill me, do it fast Heracles, Heracles You're tired that's plain to see I might just set you free But you gotta do one thing for me I'm inclined, I'm inclined To send you to a friend of mine He's got a job I think you'll find Will pay the debt to which you've resigned Hades, Hades Hear my reprise Drifting gently on the breeze As I beg for my true love's reprieve All are hushed, all are hushed For the song of Orpheus On my own I am lost I need my love back, whatever it costs Orpheus, Orpheus You bring your song to us I can release a mind if I must You've got the payment required I trust You are poor, you are poor What you need you can't afford But if you can thrive outside the law I know a job that pays what you need and more Hades, Hades, to your terms I will agree I'll find the vault I'll do the job happily I'll find the money for my love Then I shall be free e

[@danieljulian4676]

Giddens is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, and studied opera. Her vocal accuracy is unimpeachable and this performance is lovely, the band is great. I may have to look for some of her CCD performances to try to find out what her "own" voice sounds like. This one here is pleasantly soulful with a few accents in interesting places. I'm still a fan of stage or studio performances where performers don't aim for perfection, but inject some of themselves into the work, instead of just their music college chops, but I guess artists are delivering what the typical audience expects or even demands. That said, this is a splendid performance.

[@Pitsku]

Blimey. Welling up.

[@ThomasGuiducci]

The three people that don't like this video definitely don't own soul.

[@vivi6121]

tone deaf

[@Макс22-е2ы]

damn this was heavy

[@Recibos-wj3kv]

Great voice, great presence, great performer and great talent, is what we call in Spanish "Una artista pura" ( A true artist ), she has a new follower on me. Just as FYI I found a new latin pure artist, her name is Mon Laferte, if you have a chance listen her music, you will not regret, I have the bless of be bilingual and enjoy music on english and spanish.

[@eddiepearce5307]

this is best version of this song great vocals and a band helps Cathy Richardson has great version too

[@lamecrowd9636]

Original song of Geeshie Wiley in 1930, hope everybody know that...

[@RT-me3wn]

This woman makes love with my soul.

[@danielritchey733]

I just want to know why she changed "sun" to "stars" in the depot verse. Original says "sun", it rhymes, and she's looking at the sun to check the time...baffling change to "stars", but I wonder if there is a reason?

[@brandonholguin2872]

Take a listen to the original cut by Geeshie Wiley - Last Kind Words. One of the most haunting songs ever. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXKul6xojJxjh8k

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Her technique and her delivery is way too slick for this song.

[@angklungeds]

I'll bring you Beaujolais! :))

[@ThomasMurphy55]

Good this woman be more "real"? Shows you how robotic and flashy all these other "divas" have become.

[@TNT-km2eg]

Till now best dealing with that clumsy , confused dilletante 2/4 measure the songwriter squeezed in head over heels

[@lowellcalavera6045]

She's way too slick for me. She ruins this song, and many others. She should stick to Broadway shows, or opera.

[@taurtue]

I love the song, but I just don't like how this lady interprets it. It lacks simplicity. She sings well, but it's just a bit too much. too loud, too many effects.