Marianne Faithfull - Sister Morphine (Live)

[@kellyk_artist]

R.I.P dearest MARIANNE FAITHFULL . You will never be forgotten. Thank you for what you have given us 💔😭🥺🙏🤍🕊

[@danielatosti8190]

beautiful and intense always in everything she did, thanks for the emotions you gave us, we will miss you. a hug to your loved ones from Rome

[@shadowplay-y5g]

she doesnt sing it, she owns it.

[@David-v6m8e]

As it owns her... but things are never what they seem

[@Semprini537]

You got that right. She is the master

[@davidpeel8431]

Anyone who has fallen into the arms of Morpheus (Dilaudid, Demerol et al) can relate to the pain in Marianne's voice, "Things are not quite what they seem". Brilliant performance by a talent who has been and is greatly underappreciated. Love you, Sister M.

[@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw]

She lived it. The seventies was her lost decade due to heroin addiction. Her comeback was Broken English 1979.

[@UnknownHumanOnline]

Hydromorphone and petidine . Not quite pure morphine. Zomorph and Sevredol are pure stuff... Just an correction. Dilaudid is stronger thou and the king of pharmaceutical opioids/opiates. Then there is fentanyl obviously. But high grade heroin is where it's at thou. Terrible shite in the end. Takes your soul

[@judicoerver613]

I was given an IV of Demerol when I broke my leg back in '94. Best feeling I've experienced EVER!

[@barbarawalther5693]

Farewell...Powerful song. Heroin goverment provided in England then to admitted addicts. Broken butterflies, solid wheels...nothing will hurr again.

[@barbarawalther5693]

hurt

[@johnsherber]

My God what a moving experience. Just listening to the Stones version and that is powerful. This is raw emotion. Her voice is so iconic. Nothing like that heard today.

[@jillrossiter8757]

better aged and I believe she is still going. Great woman!!!!

[@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw]

This performance is jazz, not rock. Marianne transformed the song entirely. It's fabulous.

[@ronnyl5773]

her music is more powerfull

[@missclimpson]

I find her life depressing, what I know about it. We are nearly the same age and lived through the same years. I had friends who were destroyed by drugs, in their graves for 50 years. The romance of those early years and the acceptance of experimentation with drugs has spoiled my memories of those years. The wasted lives and the wrecked families. The fun and good times are overshadowed by the loss.

[@creative-trauma]

Goodbye Marianne, you were/are really great, I will miss you❤

[@MarinaE-mo2wy]

R.I.P and thank you Marianne Faithful 29 December 1946 - 30 January 2025

[@luisa9501]

R.I.P. Marianne, you wonderful, sensitive and strong woman. You left us some great music.

[@genevievegelatto8447]

This is the best version I’ve ever heard. This is the real deal.

[@michaellastiwka900]

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. IT SMASHING ROCKS, I get emotional

[@torvilasulvstle362]

Agree!

[@nancyg7700]

Marianne, you have influenced me so much -- your courage, your strength, your songs -- you never gave up. Anyone who has been addicted or obsessed can truly relate to this song and the power behind it. Bien

[@industrialdrama466]

This isnt a song it's a movie. A movie that's faithful to the experience.

[@magetowermania919]

Just did a knee surgery, and the nurse gave me morphine, my father who stood by my side, was signing this beautiful song! Thank you my father!

[@kevinblake7078]

Broken english one of the best albums ever. she is truly a gem.

[@giuseppenero110]

I knew she was special when she released "As Tears Go By."

[@cunobelinusX31]

This is not on Broken English

[@gaynorgregory2528]

A Goddess! Such a seminal album.

[@gaynorgregory2528]

@@cunobelinusX31 obviously, and he didn’t imply it was. It’s an “also...” comment.

[@jillharris8041]

R.I.P. Marianne Faithfull. What a singular talent.💔

[@MsDemimondaine]

Good lord, this is stunning, the vocals and the arrangement -- more than a song in a set, it's a complete experience. Maryanne Faithful is the real deal -- and she's looked into the heart of darkness. I'm glad she lived to tell the tale.

[@stefanmalcek5934]

RIP

[@barbaragregg122]

We are listening, Marianne, and we will continue to listen.

[@genevievegelatto8447]

I’m obsessed with this performance. I have to watch/listen at least once a day. Gives me chills. Brilliant.

[@petrusbenedictus]

RIP! You gave so much to this world...

[@ronaldtiracchia2017]

Wow what a powerful performance. This woman is fantastic.

[@danielhewson2557]

First time I've heard her sing this haunting song. You can really hear the personal relavance in her vocal. RIP Ms. Faithfull

[@a.jsendall2880]

Brilliant live version of Sister Morphine. R.I.P Marianne. Glad you were here, sad to see you go.

[@sisaketmike]

This song makes me sad and happy at the same time. I've seen faces that I didn't really see, nor did I know where I was. I love you, Marianne. You made me cry and I've learned to cry when i should smile and smile when I should cry. Does that make sense? If not, it doesn't matter, some of you might get it.

[@larryaronson2228]

So long Marianne and thank you for the memories. RIP

[@jaimeruiz4787]

Masterpiece. What a version !.

[@mdteletom1288]

She learned something from the Stones when she arranged this, the moderate tempo of the song barely changes even as the intensity of the horns, keyboards and guitars increases. She makes the trip seem inviting and hauntingly scary at the same time, which is the way heroin works.

[@bevo1776]

It's also the way morphine works.

[@olly8]

ALL the poppies!

[@chlestelle122]

Beautiful version. So much emotion. RIP dear Marianne.

[@stickyfinger7903]

She knows exactly what she's singing, as well as me. That's why I always have them in my heart!

[@jodifritz9456]

Bless her heart❤ I remember the day she came to LANE PETERSON'S STUDIO for a head shot. She walked in front of me. I think I remember her husky voice. This was in the penthouse studio in the Port Authority building GOOGLE IS THERE NOW

[@gillesmorin9439]

So much emotions in her singing beats any version Ive heard !

[@zapbranigan5314]

Incredible and breathtakingly brilliant performance of this poignant composition. I saw her live once. I’ll NEVER FORGET IT!! Love you Marianne

[@arleenbutner2026]

I My first time hearing this. I don’t know how I missed most of her music. I or 2 hits (songs) during my childhood. I figured one hit wonder. I was so wrong. I found Broken English by happenstance! I don’t care what propaganda she remembers from rehab. Please don’t leave the room! 1 dose of pain is greater than all the flowers in all the world. What an artist! She has captured agony. Then poured it on the floor! Then had the guts to not clean it up! I hope she made recordings that have been hidden in her basement. That will be released any day now! All 12 sky gods have given her a pass to live every minute exactly as she has always wanted. Borrowed time is as good as eternal bliss.

[@hazevthewolf178]

I was one of Marianne's fans when I was a teenager back in to 60s. Cut to the late 70s and me driving down the freeway from Isla Vista to Santa Barbara when I heard Broken English on my car radio. That made me so happy...

[@allissinchaanzz6401]

Welcome to the party, Arleen

[@simonprice8558]

I was a minor fan until I saw her in Melbourne 25 years ago doing the Songs of the Weimar Republic. Then I was a rusted on fan.

[@griffinmoore6819]

This lady has lived an incredible life. You have to be courageous, determined, and especially strong to overcome the temptations this world can throw at you. When I get to feeling empty or useless I go to Marianne's music and somehow after just a few songs, I do feel better. I've always admired Marianne for her chosen path, and overcoming it. I always will.

[@oleandreasjensen5263]

Thank you Marianne Faithfull : ) We love you : )

[@suziekivi815]

Yes Thankyou Marrianne

[@suziekivi815]

Honest and Faithfull

[@jdiylan]

Wow what a beautiful song, beautiful voice, music, arrangements and what a great ending with the trumpet. The whole song put me in tears. Thank you so much. LOL

[@darrylhare8535]

Likewise, I was overwhelmed on first hearing of this - a wonderful and emotional experience. Thank you

[@tunkuzubir4636]

I saw her in concert for the first time inSydney in 1988 or 1989. One of the best and memorable concert I must add.

[@lindalavich3771]

A very sorrow felt song can hear the pain and am so glad Marianne your strength pulled all you here today still I love the song such raw emoitons @ love it Marianne Lucy

[@aferguson7069]

VALE beloved Marianne. Thank you for EVERYTHING. Be in peace you absolute bloody legend. You are classy, iconic, gorgeous poet, voice of an goddess. Fly high with your fellow angels and bands of past

[@JillAyn67]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@sheilacirioni4676]

This is by far a soulful sound( most moving) . Excellent! Also love the Stones as well when they did it.She lived it..the experience.☮💞

[@leafnlore2712]

Marianne doesn't need to shake her booty to grab your full attention. She just brings the passion and a super tight band to accompany her voice. Good stuff.

[@elizabethlecat8461]

I use to run many miles a day...and this was a song that I could start my run with...and go the last 4 miles with...WOW!

[@xavierbaro5780]

This song sung by Marianne Faithfull sounds real full of drama, like cinema verité, excellent performance, excellence arranjaments. Beautiful artist, Mariane.

[@jensstergaard2073]

This song is NOT like a Cinema verité ..it is the Plain Truth of a period of her Life...and it could have you and me..and everybody....

[@lauramiller7502]

I may be wrong- but I think opiates seem to feel like a warm escape from one's own inner psychic pain.Addiction to it is so sad because it locks away the pain giving one the FIRM BELIEF that addiction is the huge problem.In fact- my problems began to take form age 3 or age 8 .Its the dominance of parents & adults over soft & gentle children who begin to mould the child to crush the heart, yes! One's very loving gentle heart is stifled and crushed, so school is a place where I opened my heart like a flower to the sun.I smiled.I felt joy & safety in my beloved comrades: my common ground was felt with the other school kids.Now I am 65 & I have assurance within that my child self is finding refuge in playfulness & self discovery and pride.Ditching guilt is essential for survival.Heroin addiction weaved a waxed cocoon around me.Then outsiders wag their finger saying ' you're bad'.Oh no, its struggling to live without love, without self acceptance which is bad.Dont blame addicts.Know that b4 the addiction began, there was hidden rejection and stern criticism from family.Let go of family and their ways can be transcended by understanding them

[@carlosabianfernandez2058]

R.I.P. Marianne.

[@michaelboone872]

What an icon - Always remembered

[@P.Galore]

A voice and delivery like no other.

[@TheseusTitan]

Marianne, what a great and unique song! The lyrics have so much imagery. I love this song!

[@CarmelaroseRosse-w8m]

The bitter truth and marianne faithful revealing those heart break 💔 truths in her songs r.i.p marianne

[@dylanlancaster3160]

When I was run over by a car and fractured my spine 18 months ago and almost died they kept me in a hospital bed for a month on my back and on morphine. This is one of the songs that pulled me through.

[@cynthiasmithlinski1825]

Dylan Lancaster I hope all is well now. I have been there in that bed too

[@kevinmacnaughton3413]

Bless sister morphine

[@allissinchaanzz6401]

Hope you're doing much better, Dylan

[@ceejay1794]

Blessings 🦋

[@carrie227]

Goosebumps! Love you Marianne Faithfull! ♥️

[@bibbchen0873]

How long did I search this clip.My mother has the whole concert on video!😜😘much love and luck to all fans from marianne! 😍

[@eduardoguedes7286]

I don´t know - because it's just impossible to know - but, then maybe, the best concert of my life, among many many dozens, was one of Marianne's in July 1992, at Coliseu dos Recreios de Lisboa. Incomprehensibly, in a venue that could fill up to 3500 people, there was no more than, perhaps, 400 of us. She quite understood that we were all her FAITHFULL devotees. All through the concert, she was nice to the audience up to a level I had never seen before..... or ever since..... Encores? About 5 or 6!!! She knew she was among friends! Forever in my mind and heart!!! (Lew Soloff solo is utterly amazing! I had to mention it)

[@gregmcintosh8281]

There's no one like Marianne, and there never will be, she has always cut me to the bone, and I love her for it.

[@markjeffery6024]

Such a beautiful voice,thanks for all of the great songs,u are a sensation, so so lovely, would love to meet you some day,maybe in another place ,thanks again ,just love your voice ,so under rated

[@RockyRajkumar-yg1ee]

I just loved her voice ❤

[@thomasritchie2481]

Well that was something else , heard her doing it a couple of times, this is definitely the best version from her 🤹‍♂️

[@Coasterdude02149]

I wish this came out on DVD as I'm afriad to play my VHS copy now. Apparenlty the footage was lost. This is absolutely a mesmerising show by her. CLASSIC!

[@gabriell6914]

@@Coasterdude02149 you can get the tape transferred into DVD - or a digital format.

[@GaryT1952]

Incredible performance....brilliant

[@bevo1776]

Absolutely riveting! What a haunting presentation, straight from the heart. Back in 2005, I broke my neck and my pelvis, and had my urethra ripped from my bladder. The military surgeons at BAMC in San Antonio did an AWESOME job putting me back together. While I was in the hospital, I was administered morphine to kill the intense pain I experienced. I am here to tell you, this song is SPOT ON as to what I endured with this insidious drug! I PRAY for any individual addicted to this evil and treacherous drug. I truly believe morphine was created by Lucifer himself, in the darkest corner of his hell. A couple of quick examples of what happened to me, while on this drug: My sister had brought me a balloon and placed it at the foot of my hospital bed. After my family left and I lay there in that room alone, that balloon became an evil clown and he began to dance around my bed and mock me. When my family arrived the next day, I asked them to put that son-of-a-bitch in the closet. One day, as I was trying to watch TV news, the show suddenly turned into pornography, out of nowhere. It was unreal how this morphine cracked open my skull and pissed down my throat. Nighttime was the worst. Hospitals are probably the worst place to try and get some sleep. The nightmares I experience were EVIL and SICK. And they were relentless. I finally asked the saw bones to just stop with the morphine treatments and let me just lay there in pain. That was better than the hallucinations and nightmares. "Sister Morphine" was always one of my favorite tunes from the Stones and "Sticky Fingers" has always been my favorite album. (mainly because of Mick Taylor) But after 2005, this song REALLY hit home for me! I know that morphine plays a key and vital role on the battlefield. But God, please bless anyone addicted to this horrible, ruthless drug.

[@dionlindsay2]

Amen to that. I had 36 hours of morphine injections after a back operation, and I fought long and hard to have it back when they took it away. How anyone gets free if they have their own source beggars belief. In the worst pain I've experienced it brought me joy and warmth and happiness. When later I was embarrassed about how much I fought for it the nurse grinned and said "Every time, that's why it's 36 hours". My love for anyone stuck on it, and my unbounded wonder and admiration for anyone who has freed themselves

[@DirkjeAbma]

It gives me the feeling you were on LSD instead of morphine. Have been addicted to heroin for 25 years and now sober for over 27 yrs, these things never happened to me. No hallucinations or porn shows in my head, but warmth and satisfaction and indifference to all the sadness and pain I felt. But also indifference to the world around me, to my friends and family. That ripped me apart for a long time. So glad I kicked the habit, but even after all these years, I can still feel the cravings sometimes.

[@janetcarter592]

My daughter was a heroin addict from mid teens into her 30’s but had been off it for 11 years when she died in 2023 aged just 40. I asked her to explain to me and she said “it’s like being wrapped up in fluffy pink clouds and totally at peace” and was only ever poorly when she was trying to break away from the addiction which was a long hard fight for her. I just hope my baby has her eternal peace now. I doubt she ever heard this song but it would have resonated with her if she had 💔

[@oleandreasjensen5263]

Absolute beautiful

[@shellstation57]

Yes, what a great album. I saw her play it live in NYC.

[@sukie584]

At The Ritz in 1980? Me too. Mesmerizing.

[@shellstation57]

@@sukie584 Yes, I think it was 1980. I remember she looked over (possibly to introduce a bandmate) to her left then right and got mixed up for a second. It was a funny moment and completely understand how that can happen.

[@Atie6183]

Thank you Marianne Faithfull for this song. I have heard many interpretations like the Stones; of course also very beautiful. But this song always touch my heart; thanks.

[@Coasterdude02149]

I thought my 'heavy' drug days were over but going through a lot of shit and just choked back a couple percocet and playing this beautiful song over and over. Haven't touched Percs in 5 years until today

[@FRETTERFunk]

What a nice trumpet at 8:17. This is my instrument. Congrats!

[@GenevieveEKelly]

That was brilliant!

[@lorioetzel7887]

Yes, this singer is real. She lived and wrote it.

[@rickartdefoix1298]

👍😔A clever and interesting artist. A legend, too.

[@MrMunk89]

Keith and Jagger wrote it

[@paullevine1813]

@@MrMunk89 No they did not ,she did in 1969 but Jagger & Keith did write the music for it.

[@helenharvey7430]

She did live it true.the song is of marrianes life..powerful stuff.x

[@simongilliat2205]

Fascinating! Much more emotional than the Stones, but I guess - as she says - it's her experience. Bravo!

[@anitahood196]

Oh man oh man that's some ensemble Marianne put together.

[@tonycostanzo4276]

Thank you for your music Marian Faithful

[@agarasudhindra1687]

😂It reminds me of my younger days in London! IMO, she was very attractive. I loved her sultry voice. Thank you for your songs, and singing Marianne. Rest In Peace, My Dear Marianne!!

[@ronaldwhite5670]

Love this girl, wish I grew up with her.

[@1949Jens]

no words needed...only Love of Silent Feelings

[@sabinianomaia4844]

Somos fãs dos Stones no Brasil e todos amamos Marianne e suas canções!

[@ivanbrousse6805]

LADY MARIANNE YOU WILL BE ALWAYS IN MY HEART. 💞

[@AmanitaVersicula555]

For my *deceased **_FRIENDS_* that turned me on to this version. About 5-6 years ago. Arnaya was sick & she didnt talk to me much........She committed assisted suicide from dying _probably of CANCER but she never SAID. Her mate=told us all-very few, then committed suicide a few days later. I miss them. *they were my 1st 5 *friends* under this I.D! *RIP ARNYA & GREGG* from "over the pond" miss your *truth* and realness+ regena

[@olivier-pierredebelmont.3630]

Moving...my friend June,meet her in goa in the seventies,just told me she got an inescapable illness,and few days after that her man told me that she goes by choice...I miss her,her sensivity for things out of our realm,and for the few second writing this message she was with me!😁

[@petradebuyck3404]

Marianne Faithfull,de schoonste herinneringen aan m'n eigen hart,en een vriend!,

[@scotteckert3110]

Marianne is a goddess in my world.............

[@musicroolsman994]

Yep, mine also. Peace.

[@frogexpat]

join the club, she plays god(dess) in the Ab Fab series, not a coincidence me thinks! What a woman!

[@bigdoggy4744]

I know about the direct experience all to well I had a one sided love affair sister morphine and I loved her so much anf she didn't give a shot anout me. She almost killed me many times I finally woke up to the fact that I was in a love hate relationship. I found the courage to walk away and face my demons and have not looked back it is no easy thing to do.

[@julesmoody]

well done,be proud of yourself

[@cherylpemberton1676]

BIG DOGGY, This old lady doesn't know you, but she's so proud of you! Enjoy the rest of your life!!!!

[@hardarshankhalsa9620]

Than God for that, I am glad you were able to win the battle.

[@olivier-pierredebelmont.3630]

It is an impossible task for me now.I had a success 2 decades ago,7years dry of any thing,but after countless withdrawals,sufferings,etc,I decided to live with sister morphine and cousin heroin as long as my life will carry me in this life .. It is a challenge to stay financially afloat,to stay in good appaerance,and to manage the minimum amount of it to function normally .At 66,nearly all my friends departed this plan of existence sadly...

[@gaynorgregory2528]

Been there, done that, and bought the T-shirt BIG DOGGY, and you’re right brother, it’s not an easy thing to do, and most of us don’t get out alive.

[@figencebe9287]

get well soon, please ❤️

[@tomteow1619]

14052020 thu Flawless + Priceless = Perpetual. I don't think any singer in 2020 would dare try singing this song. The band is unmatched + unparalleled.

[@paullevine1813]

TOM, No there are no female singers that could pull this off as it takes the kind of feel of having lived with addiction as Marianne has to understand what she goes through to get through this song . Today's LA DE DA female singers could not touch this piece of lyrical genius. She has lived it & even in 1969 she had that feel . The song is more about the poor guy dying from an accident & pleading for Morphine to ease his agony than being addicted from your own desire for it. We pray that Marianne will survive her fight with Covid 19 & as one tough lady she has the will to win, especially after all she has been through in her life.

[@patsytrigg9427]

Brilliant Marianne!!!

[@shadowplay2801]

Mariannne's Broken english album is a masterpiece. what a voice.

[@cherb_soco1891]

RIP Miss Marianne 🌹

[@jyrithegothnokkala9118]

I really love this song🖤

[@muziktrkr]

When this video was taken, she hadn't been included as a co-writer. I do wish after it was settled, Keith Richards and Ry Cooder recorded it with her, but love this version.

[@стоунМ-д3ч]

Марианна красотка, с шикарным голосом!!!👍💕🌹

[@yaelpalombo4093]

Fantastica versione💖

[@lucyfaiella7220]

LOVE THIS SONG AMAZING.... YOU PAID A HEAVY PRICE LOVE YOU ALWAYS ♥️♥️♥️🇨🇦🎤🎤

[@aliochafonseca5973]

Get well soon Marianne ❤love you.

[@neilmansfield8329]

This is a great song

[@yaseminguv7693]

Love you !! Get well soon please 🙏🏾🥺

[@markmarshall4388]

My wife spoke to her yesterday - she is making steady progress.

[@yaseminguv7693]

Mark Marshall Great News !! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@MrFicklurch]

Live gesehen, Gänsehaut pur ❤️

[@aryanto0003]

love of my life - blessings and love from South africa

[@andreabehra5589]

Cela me rappelle ma jeunesse

[@dirkvermeersch1965]

Love this song,great *

[@aba1191]

Grazie per avermi accolto nel gruppo

[@ryanoakes4629]

I remember giving her roses up on stage..in Toronto the diamond club 1990 i think…she played 2 nites. Went to both..

[@MsMetline]

Au revoir belle Marianne, toi qui a bercé mon adolescence.

[@anaherrmann1750]

❤!!

[@scotteckert3110]

nobody does lyrics like Marianne!

[@ricktaylor14001]

Well, except in this case where the lyrics are by Jagger & Richards. She came up with the line “sister cocaine”, but Mick and Keith had most of the song written at that point. At that time, Marianne was pretty heavy into cocaine (amongst everything else). Sadly, she had to fight for any writing credits for the song though, finally winning co-writing credit (with Jagger & Richards) in 1998. Odd fact, she has said that while she wasn’t given those writing credits, it was Keith Richards, (& NOT Mick) who made sure she was paid royalties for it all of those years before she won her battle. I’ve always loved the Stones, but the older I get and the more I read about Mick, the more I believe he was and is an asshole! Seems like there are MANY good reasons why Keith doesn’t like him anymore either! Mick was certainly an asshole to Marianne! (And she certainly wasn’t the last woman he was an asshole to either!).

[@bevo1776]

@@ricktaylor14001 The Stones did the same thing to your cousin, Mick Taylor. He was not given writing credits on SEVERAL songs, starting with his first album with the band, "Sticky Fingers." Greatest mistake the Rolling Stones made was not doing WHATEVER IT TOOK to keep Mick Taylor in the band. In addition to not paying him, his mates should have gotten him the help he needed for his addiction. They did not. I also have always loved the Stones, but I agree with you 100%, the more I learn about Mick Jagger, the more I believe he is/was an asshole. (and before everyone starts asking you if Mick Taylor is your cousin, I was fooling around-- I don't know if he is)

[@iriswood3744]

She's still FAITHFULL

[@jotaylor2]

Excellent band too, rest easy ♥️

[@charlesweeks5027]

I've heard about her as jagger's girl , i seen her on stones rock circus. But i had no clue how good she is as an artist .i am starting to realize that all artist steal from others .

[@ananiascohen5458]

Always in my mind.