Lyle Lovett and Rickie Lee Jones - North Dakota (Live)

[@RWayne-nu2fi]

Message to at least 95% of singers, songwriters and musicians: THIS is how it's done.

[@kevinmead6902]

Rickie Lee like a lightning bolt on this beautifully written and delivered song.

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

Good way of putting it.😮😊

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

Everybody should own at least one Rickie Lee Jones album.

[@leafnlore2712]

My favorite part is when the guitar solo starts and Rickie steps back into the shadows. True artistry on that stage.

[@BeauSweetwater]

The incomparable arrangement by Lyle-the orchestration and the musictration, and adding Rikki Lee-no wonder he’s acknowledged as the musical genius he is.

[@a.wilcox5690]

I never get tired of this version of this song by 2 of my favorite artists.💗

[@gnawbabygnaw]

I keep coming back to this every once in awhile. Gorgeous. ❤️

[@lauraflint18]

Me., too.

[@andreabollinger5483]

This is one of my all time favorite love songs from Lyle Lovett. Rickie Lee Jones voice is still as beautiful and unique as I remember. Such an incredible song ❤

[@tpzid]

Lyle watches every nuance coming from RJs lips, and syncs with that in real time. That is one of the reasons this duet is so compelling. IMO.

[@jg90278]

There's an economy in his lyrics that says so much more about love and heartbreak. And Rickie's higher notes against Lyle's deeper and darker ones - knocks me out every time. Every time.

[@susanfischer3671]

So ditto, John Geraci.

[@kb1056]

Willis Alan Ramsey

[@theresethomas8831]

WELL SAID...J

[@mr.peevyshow1914]

Love it

[@larryholcomb2165]

Like Japanese art. What's not there is more significant

[@leafnlore2712]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. This version is simply perfection.

[@jimdonahue5187]

not

[@markherzig6887]

You said it

[@TinaNiespodzinski]

❤❤

[@colettebates6482]

I agree.

[@vandalsgarage]

The arrangement kills. Truly beautiful from start to finish.

[@markmorgan6741]

They slowed me right down.

[@roxanneb6208]

I’m a Texan and I’ve been a Lyle Lovett fan since the 90’s, plus my son bought tickets for us to see him for my 60th birthday in an upcoming concert. It makes me SICK hearing about a noose on their tour through Montana. That’s a state I’ve been fortunate to go to and fly fish on the Yellowstone River. I have to say WTF?! He is a wonderful musician, as is she, Rickie Lee Jones. What is America coming to when Lyle Lovett is threatened, with a noose.

[@xine9997]

Beautiful lyrics

[@silverbackshotcall8r956]

I went to a country festival almost 4 years ago, I’d originally gone to see Chris Stapleton. I’d never heard of Lyle Lovett and when he played this song, it hit me like a ton of bricks, brought out emotions that I never knew I had. I’ve listen to this song ever since at least once a week. Thankyou Lyle

[@silverbackshotcall8r956]

Checking in Lyle

[@Dalonso66]

@@silverbackshotcall8r956 He's incredible... and used to be married to Julia Roberts!

[@lyndaburns8157]

Lyle is so under appreciated

[@coolaprilfool1335]

I saw him in Philly in the 90s. It was great. Shes no lady shes my wife.

[@donnapreli3396]

What a special moment between two amazing artists.

[@Roxxstargran]

Watching this blows me away every time!

[@_left_eye]

I wanna marry both of them and have a big, peculiar, troubled family.

[@claudettebonnaire3210]

Alfonso Anagni Well then, I want to to be your family's therapist and/or marriage guidance counsellor and/or dealer so I can retire early to Monaco and buy a massive great big yacht.

[@KillgoreTrout43]

Alfonso Anagni I think that's one of the best comments I've ever seen on the net. Kudos!

[@_left_eye]

Claudette Bonnaire if you accept the gipsy-style van in which the three of us will be living, you'll be welcome :-)

[@marieoconnell5021]

Alfonso Anagni Count me in! One big peculiar, troubled but interesting family.

[@dougj7295]

+Alfonso Anagni grow up hippies and hobos its not the 60's anymore get a job

[@MsRiccig]

beautiful piano

[@AlanStewartMusic]

A beautiful song the voices echo soul life and loss and all the players are caught in that sublime moment

[@TheJimLang]

A beautiful song- as teary as Rickie Lee's "skeletons" in its own way. And Matt Rollings? Damn.. Every time I hear him play with Lyle, it makes me so happy- his piano language in that simple song is so expansive.. instant Technicolor. Thx for posting!

[@MR-ki8ud]

This is such a beautiful song. Had it in my head all day. Rickie and Lyle’s musical chemistry is pure magic. Love the subtlety and depth of this song.

[@timhogle4880]

Boy if I was not lonely before I sure am now . Dammit Jim

[@TheAtticradio]

I listen to this song often on my Spotify but this well crafted song is so good and dynamic I come back to watch just to see this performance. So good so soulful great music. Rickie Lee jones cry in the end is achingly beautiful.

[@rogueshadow93]

Rickie Lee Jones' voice can be absolutely haunting at times

[@nuages7462]

Both of them,toghther. This tune.

[@Drivehead103]

At 58 I'm just discovering this! Recently purchased Rickie Lee Jones album and realized I have a lot of catching up to do. Looks like I have some discovering to do with Lyle Lovett and these wonderful musicians with him. I knew of Lyle Lovett and Rickie Lee Jones, just not familiar with much of their music. Just recently discovered Patti Smith and Joni Mitchell via Drivin N Cryin, my favorite band since 1991!

[@willmiddleton9199]

I've been a Rickie Lee fan since the late 70's and a huge Lyle fan since the early 90's.... It does not get better than this.... I am 66 and this one is on constant rotation when I just want to hear some good fuckin' music... Saw Lyle and his Big Band with my older son about 8 months ago and it was a total bucket list experience. Long Live Real music !

[@roygunter3244]

I guess the old adage of knowing how to do enough and not overdoing it really describes this. Every note, every nuance from everyone is just perfect for the song. From the first note of the intro until the last note, it needs nothing. After the show they all had to know they had done it perfectly, I can't imagine the feeling they got from doing it.

[@RowenaSimpson]

Just found this. It’s so beautiful, restrained and the whole sound shimmering and hanging together like a spider’s web.

[@milesaugust4413]

Truly the most explosive song delivered perfectly with amazing sonic subtlety.

[@lizetteeckman1452]

I was at this concert...still gives me chills!

[@samd1405]

wow, it's one of the best performances I've ever heard. So much soul.

[@stevecareskey6542]

Where was concert Liz?

[@bryanstreettandtheblueridg9989]

Where and when?

[@jscalf5585]

Where &when was this concert?? They're magical singing together ❤

[@mermaidhawk]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever.

[@stephtravelwriter]

Such beautiful words, especially when you find a cowboy, who fills your heart so full, it often skips a beat in the adulation of what is the essence of love and light and beauty in the union between lovers.

[@bobratcliffe3599]

Just smacks me in the heart every time I hear this song. Huge Rickie Lee Jones fan. I've seen him live twice. The very best!

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

I’ve seen him twice as well. The second time was at Mud Island, practically over the water. Yes, it was - it was.

[@karenbrooks8915]

Went to see Ricki probably 25 years ago, and there was this unknown guy opening for her… this song brings it all back. Song writing isn’t dead!

[@terrancecoard388]

The only people I would stand in a line for tickets are Lyle and Sade. Sixty two year old black dude that loves drumming to southern rock and heavy metal. Bullets in Blue Sky...the reason the volume knob goes to 10!

[@rebeccamaker3084]

I have listened to this cut dozens of times- 2 of my favorite musicians singing one of my favorite songs. I would encourage all of you out there to check out more music by both artists. Art saves lives- music saved me.

[@Ahnishinabe]

A masterpiece. I used to listen to this driving all night through the western deserts and it carried me a million miles. What a great craftsman Lyle Lovett is. Where is he? I would love a new album from him. This is a great damn performance.

[@CSheri2]

Wow. That was so beautiful.

[@SidewaysSurfDrinksHQ]

There’s just an understated gracefulness to this tune

[@nancytownsend1656]

Yes

[@alonzobishop3671]

Could not have been performed by two more unique and talented artists… Absolute perfection! 🙏🏻

[@mrsmoose1478]

I have loved this song since it came out on Joshua Judges Ruth. It makes me cry every time I hear it. Even now. There is a simple sophistication and elegance that runs all through this song. I'm thinking it's a God thing...

[@Chuck55662]

Stopped me in my tracks first time I heard it. Replayed immediately and cried the whole time for reasoning beyond me.

[@48brianm]

Chuck I think we cry when we watch this because we so rarely see beauty and truth all at once. It is overwhelming.

[@Marzy5821]

Yip one o them!

[@scottjones5455]

Not alone in that.

[@LinusFlambeau]

cause his music has a soul. something too often missing.

[@markdwelchforcongress4456]

She barely gets to touch the song - and yet that is enough to lift it up into the air.

[@rolandhicks1874]

Wow. I feel sorry for people who don’t smoke pot and listen to the music like this.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

THIS WAS SUNG IN THE LATE 80'S, IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON..WE WERE READY TO LEAVE-AND HE DID THIS SONG. SO GLAD!!! MAY 24,2022

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

LOVE THIS SONG

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

5/24, 2022

[@martyr.81]

barely heard this song 4 days ago, WOW!! 2 decades later I never knew that I was a Lyle Lovett fan.. I'm blow away by Lyle's and Rickie's voices on this powerful song.

[@peccatumDei]

Beautiful song! I must admit, I watched this because I'd not heard Rickie Lee Jones in about 40 years, and I was curious. This was wonderful, and I'll be looking for more.

[@scottrusling]

Rickies harmony towards the end is so Rickie, awesomeness…love it…

[@hupur]

I love this song..Mr.Lyle Lovett at his best!!

[@estellamoore9207]

We are so much richer to have Lyle singing our Texas songs.

[@betha1237]

SOOOOOO Beautiful

[@gouldbj]

Lyle makes major art everytime he opens his mouth, let alone the times he plays that guitar. Rickie shares his proclivity. beautiful....

[@FredB1948]

Lyle is true Class and a Poet. What a wonderful song.

[@billslater55]

I have known Lyle Lovett and his family since 1983. This song is a masterpiece and once of his very best. Thank you, Lyle! God bless you!

[@johndixon6260]

Right up there with "If I had a pony"

[@averynicewoman]

" If I Had a Boat "

[@jimreilly3917]

I met Lyle in the late 80's. Nicest guy you could ever meet. If he ever comes to your town, go see him and his Large Band.

[@MarkyBnd]

I've met him multiple times as well. He's generous, gifted, and a true class act all the way.

[@johncrimmins6314]

Did you get to ask him how he managed to hook one of the world’s most beautiful women in her prime? (Julia Roberts)

[@estellamoore9207]

This piano man is a god.

[@jeffwilliams8888]

Rikki Lee Jones is the coolest woman I ever seen!

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

At a concert after rounds of applause ? We got up to leave....Calls of "MORE"! We ran back and sat down, randomly. Thank God he did this song.Heavenly!What a memory!!!

[@seancoyne3261]

I’ve watched 25 times at least and still think this is just a gorgeous rendition of a very nice song. The production just elevates it so much, like a painting of a song- it’s really good.

[@morrisbag]

Saw them do this together in Minneapolis what seems like a life time ago....it was stunning...sparse..and clean and clear and it is still powerful and sad...

[@lisamoncrief8351]

What a wonderful experience! I just heard this today after not hearing in forever. Such a gorgeous song. ♥️

[@TheGreeneyes777]

Still listening 7-22-2019 great song hauntingly beautiful! Rickie Lee Jones can sing to me anyday 💖💞💖

[@davidroy3446]

Beats anything I've ever helt, felt or smelt. Just a beautiful song!

[@Katy51844]

No histrionics from that man. His music says everything that needs to be said.

[@KillgoreTrout43]

What a great performance. So subtle and beautiful.

[@waynerizzo8648]

I was there and it is better now then in the early 90's...

[@andykohn14]

Been listening to Lyle forever. seen him live multiple times....If love me say I love you.....GREAT TALENT.

[@musicmonger12]

I, too, and deeply grateful that you uploaded this live performance. This song is one of the most exquisite pieces of music I have ever heard and I have heard A LOT. These two people together on this tune is like a gift from the gods. L-O-V-E IT!. Thanks much!

[@markdunay5054]

This is just pure soul food.

[@michaelrchan]

It took me across the country.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Sounds like reading a Cormac McCarthy novel.

[@sheltondk43]

Love Rickie Lee Jones. Amazing style and completely unique.

[@lingduay]

Music simply doesn't get any better than this.

[@timcordrey3581]

Lyle is so far ahead of my second favorite singer. Everything he sings is perfection. His humility and humor in concert is so refreshing as well. A true entertainer.

[@mathews1528]

I go for the jokes, just as much as his music!

[@timcordrey3581]

@@mathews1528 he’s awesome in between songs!

[@vaughnmaurt5013]

Thank you Ricki and Lyle Just beautiful

[@timtwotone3561]

I have a Lyle Lovett tour tee shirt from when he came to Perth Western Australia. It is so faded and wrecked. It is my favourite. The best concert I have ever witnessed, the musicianship was without par, and I have seen led zeppelin when they played here in the 70s. Please come back to Australia Lyle.

[@Peter0656]

This song just grows and grows! I love the way she misses the cue and just laughs but then cements it with a harmony that makes Lyle smile!

[@shcaskey]

its amazing to watch people who know how to use their voices.

[@lenblair]

Anything and everything this man does musically is extraordinary! A highly talented man who is largely unknown by the masses.

[@Linda-mj2kv]

Always brings a tear to my eyes no matter how many times I hear it.

[@jamesbarriere7625]

I take it you know nothing about covid 19 killing people everyday

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

I’ve been fortunate enough to see Lyle twice. He puts so much into his music that his songs sound the way short stories by Cormac McCarthy would read. Rich.

[@valteor]

beautiful song! and a great performance too!

[@williamcairns7547]

Absolutely wonderful. What a beautiful song.

[@anthony22bob]

Amazing artists. Just look at the joy in Lyle's face as he sings duet with Rikie!

[@_left_eye]

No one can hook you on a feeling as Lyle Lovett. He can suspend TIME. He's not an artist.. he is DOPING!

[@Oesterreicher94]

Rickie Lee Jones is doping, too.

[@stratboy518]

Is there anything more beautiful than their voices intertwined?

[@11Garrett11]

No

[@betsyowers2835]

Best male voice... I've seen him twice.. Amazing

[@junkyardheaven]

So subtle. So understated. So good!

[@kezradio]

It just doesn't get any better than that.

[@susanmalcolm1505]

Yep

[@makissoflife]

Sublime... ...thanks for uploading.

[@TheNick279]

That guitar solo at 3:41. Just WOW. So simple, so beautiful, so perfect. That goes for the whole song I suppose.

[@kandfquattrone9186]

I absolutely love this song and in particular this version.

[@sdushdiu]

An absolutely hauntingly beautiful song.

[@lessallewllyn3143]

At 5:18 where Rickie Lee Jones sings is so beautiful and haunting. Gives me chills every time I hear it.

[@vincentcalvarese2476]

Lessa Llewllyn m

[@equitypatent]

One of my all time favorite songs . . .

[@penname40]

I saw Rickie Lee in the late 70’s and have loved her ever since. I am a Lyle Lovett fan forever, got to see him in Galveston at a small theater..... he is an amazing musician/ storyteller/ performer.

[@YerPope]

Lyle is a true master of the art of musical story telling to the point of being captivating.

[@winesnout]

Still the best version (and there is plenty) of this great song.

[@crabberfan78]

If you love me say I love you If you love me take my hand Great job Coldrush. This is an exceptionally well produced video. Rickie Lee and Lyle are two of my all time favorites. They also collaborated on RLJ's Running from Mercy, another great tune.

[@MoeKateye]

WOW! Fantastic live performance of one of my favorite Lyle songs. Amazing with RLJ.

[@lliamburke4854]

How pretty. As many times as I've heard this, and I've heard this live, it's always fresh, always sweet, always with love. Can one ever get enough?

[@fiveshorts]

There is no doubt, no doubt at all, that Mr Lovett is in mad, mad love. And how could anyone blame him.

[@fiveshorts]

And that pianist. He needs his hand shaking

[@pelotasdad]

that truly was a magical moment..... thanks for posting this.

[@markierna]

A great combination of artists! This performance is amazing!

[@Azzizz8888]

Beautiful, moving, tears ran down my face as soon as she sang