Marlon Williams "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (Live at Rolling Stone Australia office)

[@damotourettes]

The impossible love child of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Townes Van Zandt.

[@taylorashton2442]

Even looks a little like elvis

[@rebeccaflowerbeck9894]

This song is just beautiful. My Mum says that this song reminds me of when she first saw my (late) Dad when they were teenagers ❤️

[@mattthompson5341]

I saw Marlon perform last night. His talent is truly astonishing and my heart is so beautifully wounded by what I witnessed. A flawless and mesmerising expose in human brilliance.

[@priscilladesert4078]

Blown away . I put him up there with Roberta Flack for that rendition

[@peterwharehoka9842]

Gosh, this caught me by surprise. Listening to it I looked at my wife of 43 years. She was snoozing in her lazyboy ... big swallow and my glasses started to fog up. Looking on Spotify right now.

[@BobBob-vw4jj]

It’s one of those pieces of magic that comes along every now and then that makes you appreciate what you have! Gets me in the feels hard out too!!

[@Zeekski]

What is this wizardry? Absolute magic .....

[@mariamaravilla1977]

First heard him sing in Sweet Tooth singing The Boxer. Now, I'm hooked. Beautiful, calming voice.

[@keoladedely9132]

Me too!

[@lucyberger7625]

For all of us who miss Elvis and Roy Orb, Marlon is making us drool and fall at our knees.

[@Hunter45s]

Probably the benchmark version and it deserves to be heard more widely.

[@CF0RD]

Agree. Don't want to take anything away from the original, but this version is fantastic

[@aimeebennett7958]

I cannot even believe the voice of this angel!

[@purplekiwi5134]

a very personal and meaningful song played at my husband's funeral - Marlon's cover is heartbreakingly beautiful

[@roisinniloirgneain815]

szane I hope you're doing well. Beautiful choice, beautiful rendition.

[@marlonwilliams3034]

Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown. Will love to hear from you again💯❤️

[@STROND]

@@marlonwilliams3034 Credit due where credit is deserved !

[@thomastuohy7688]

​@@marlonwilliams3034 I still come back to this song very frequently. Truly one of the most beautiful performances ever

[@haddy5858]

The first time ever I saw your face I thought the sun rose in your eyes And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave To the dark and the endless skies The first time ever I kissed your lips I felt the earth move in my hand Like the trembling heart of a captive bird That was there at my command, my love And the first time I lay with you And felt your heart so close to mine I knew our joy would fill the earth And last 'til the end of time, my love The first time ever I saw your face I wish you all to be loved as much as this 🤧

[@MsAnnieBaker]

Watched Succession...loved Sarah Snook so watched the Beautiful lie and discovered this magical amazing man! Marlon Williams is a gem

[@delretadonaldson]

So did I....I must have gone back a few times to keep hearing his voice. I was trying to find the Beautiful Lie soundtrack but no luck

[@MsAnnieBaker]

@@delretadonaldson There are some of the actual songs on Spotify. I think he sang Miss Lonesome on the show.

[@Ryan-td3td]

It's always a pleasant surprise when I'm shocked and amazed by the musical talents of someone I see on TV. I was impressed enough by his singing scene in sweet tooth that I decided to look him up. Really glad I did. What a talent! Such and old-school, soulful sound.

[@meggyblue3348]

Exactly the same here. I'm a singing teacher and music lover, and couldn't believe my luck in stumbling across him. This is chef's kiss perfection.

[@markrothery8719]

I gotta say, hats off to Marlon, that is a incredibly hard track to cover and he does it soo much justice, massive respect to him x

[@ValDworzak]

A truly mesmerising singer - it has been a long time since I have been so captivated by a voice.

[@rowenalaing4807]

Marlon, please record this song. It soothes my heart when I listen to it. I play it twice a day.

[@ciarancosgrave]

Check out Richard Hawley.

[@guitarsz]

holy cow. he sounds like someone from the 60s, and yet here he is...in our day. crazy.

[@ElfrosineAurelia11]

This is phenomenal Marlons voice is so haunting. He is able to transmit so much emotion.

[@jlaskew]

This is also the way I felt, and feel, about my children.

[@roydestroyforever]

Sing to me all day Marlon!

[@ednaarohatamati7926]

wow I never heard someone sing so sweetly

[@tinaknapp4236]

I’m I love. What an awesome young man

[@tinaknapp4236]

Stunning young talented man

[@meggyblue3348]

Aside from his obviously delicious tone (and looks) his breath control is exemplary!!

[@leighannehaynie4654]

My god. What a hauntingly beautiful voice. Chris Isaac? Jeff Buckley? Both almost as good as this!

[@Junkie4Beauty]

I get Jeff Buckley vibes 😍

[@hotentot1231]

Unbelievable beautiful

[@DonnaDucharme]

Okay, I think I never have to listen to another song for the rest of my life because this has topped them all. Be still my heart!

[@honaleehunter1533]

Perfection

[@djw1422]

😢 💕 one of the loveliest versions I've ever had the pleasure of hearing! Brought tears to my eyes!

[@EdnaBond-v2l]

What a great singer and beautiful 😮

[@EdnaBond-v2l]

Beautiful song

[@annabawden2656]

This version of a beautiful song is heart-wrenchingly, achingly beautiful. That voice. Sigh!

[@martinadelaney221]

Flawless. ♥

[@tocaandsonicedit]

i could play this clip over and over,played it to my 1 year old granddaughter and she was so sold on you she tried to sing with you ,you are amazing Marlon : )

[@keevee09]

Beautiful.

[@maggiemessenger7921]

I agree. I play it over and over. Love Marlon's voice. I also loved Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley and Gene Pitney which means I have equisite taste.

[@keevee09]

@@maggiemessenger7921 I concur. You have the taste of a perfect perfectionist; me. Great to share good taste like a fulfilling meal completed by a conversation to feed the soul. Hope all is well with you as it undoubtedly is by such a man of perfect taste as humble me. Peace.

[@maggiemessenger7921]

Peace to you too keevee09

[@keevee09]

@@maggiemessenger7921 Thank you. It matters that people can talk. Talking requires peace. We know it and will use peace to speak and respect and know. Peace. And a thousand lives to your family. Live where you are. Life reaches through great distance via fine tendricals yet our demands tend to be local don't cha know it :)? Stay strong and resilient and resourceful and resigned.

[@tesstossterone]

I have listened to the original and many other covers of this since watching this, none even come close to. Unbearably beautiful

[@lizcadogan8234]

Marlon Williams you are a unique wonder...with the voice of an angel...amazing

[@marlonwilliams3034]

Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown. Will love to hear from you again💯

[@mama--rua]

Each note like its own journey so sweet and smooth.

[@CRneu]

An album of Marlon doing this style of song with this recording method would be amazing.

[@keithwigley1256]

Brilliant vocals Marlon. Not many can capture the heart of this song as you have...

[@rivius5491]

... wow! I just... wow

[@olddavem]

I "found" Marlon about 5 years ago & became an instant fan. Then I forgot to keep up & found him again about a month ago. I think he's a great talent!

[@ronjew]

I heard this on the radio earlier and sweet lord... hauntingly beautiful. Top stuff

[@fullygrownshambles]

My goodness! What an astonishing voice!

[@beamarie9758]

Theres something so relatable to your voice while you sing this song and strum that guitar...

[@yodagaming2559]

Just saw him in Besançon literally an hour ago. The voice of an angel.

[@jantaylor9404]

What a stunning young man

[@blindas72]

That was so stunningly gorgeous and heartfelt, wow! I was not expecting that voice to come out of that body. Beautiful.

[@marlonwilliams3034]

Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown. Will love to hear from you again.💕

[@annwynhanham120]

Heart inspired, and touching hearts.

[@kelly2320]

Most beautiful version I've heard in a long time. This song needs little embellishment. A beautiful unaltered voice and a nylon string guitar. Perfect.

[@annemacleod1421]

Gorgeous. Marlon deserved all of his NZ Music Awards given 19 November 2015.Hope to hear him live - this is exquisite.

[@BenjiMordino]

Somehow I have miss Marlon until just now, but I am so glad I found his music this week.

[@christinehayvice5856]

So beautiful. What a treasure.

[@marlonwilliams3034]

Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown. Will love to hear from you again💯

[@pault4486]

Brings tears

[@agnieszka4921]

Beautiful

[@zizabiz]

I really wish Marlon would do a recording of this

[@hannahg.1388]

Voice of an angel!! Stunning

[@marlonwilliams3034]

Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown. Will love to hear from you again.💕

[@pjstraker]

Simply heartbreakingly beautiful thank you Marlon.

[@jonathanaldecoa1099]

Marlon is absolutely fantastic

[@Discobiscuit372]

Wow......he has a beautiful voice

[@michaelbackhouse]

My new favourite version of this song.

[@Happynsnappy]

Such a beautiful voice

[@surfer2032]

Just beautiful

[@roseblackmore2225]

That voice ....Is mesmerizing 💖

[@MegaPennyx]

Fabulous. I am glad I saw him perform in Hobart.

[@callmeishmael7452]

You were lucky penny. With don?

[@dawnstrydom4031]

Beautiful..

[@mariaseed9098]

Wow, I closed my eyes and you transported me to a world of love. Beautiful

[@marlonwilliams3034]

Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown. Will love to hear from you again💯

[@Char-Jo-Media]

so sweet

[@maxinegray1587]

Beautiful Marlon - what a joy to hear you sing this song (and others). Love your 'Portrait Of A Man'. I keep coming back to your work. Long may it continue.

[@kerenbegley7100]

WOW, such a voice for one so young. Thanks for sharing

[@amerikakaj]

BEAUTIFUL

[@kriebeltje21]

That voice! OMG... Could listen to it all day

[@marlonwilliams3034]

Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown. Will love to hear from you again.💕

[@008overrated]

Marlon should cover Unchained melody he would nail it I am sure, Elvis style

[@helenberry9082]

So beautiful, a joy to listen thankyou

[@PatrickSheridanVideo]

Damn that was beautiful... what a voice! I just discovered the music of Marlon Williams last night (while watching Wild Wild Country on Netflix), and it turns out that Marlon is performing here tonight in Vancouver BC. Kind of a weird coincidence! He's playing at the Biltmore Cabaret (very small place), and it would be wonderful to hear him singing in such an intimate setting... but alas, it's sold out. Tickets were only $21(Cdn)!!! I just hope I get another chance to see Marlon perform in a small club here before he goes on to much bigger venues. This fella has mega-talent!

[@trishclayton7110]

Extraordinary xx

[@Nimphae]

Soooo beautiful... we can really travel through the evolution of this Love... it's beautiful. Thank you, Marlon...

[@clairewhite4101]

Sings like an angel beautiful all around xxx

[@boethius17]

Beautiful mate, well done

[@coopersmum06]

made me tear up a bit......beautiful

[@TheNatsybabe]

He sung this at Sydney Twilight at taronga last night > IT WAS SO GOOOOOOD I yelled out "That was beautiful' I was so in the moment I didn't eveb I realise I had called out until it had left my lips... THIS GUY IS GIFTED BIGTIME x

[@racreate]

Wow. What a voice.

[@tigerlilly3727]

Wowsers, what a stunning voice.

[@marlonwilliams3034]

Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown. Will love to hear from you again.💕

[@markfranzen899]

Stunningly beautiful.

[@Potatodrumcrow]

Wow ! This rockabilly can kill it !

[@tumeke0]

This Guys Massive! A Style, A Voice, A Face that sicks, Dynamic! reminds me a bit of John Denver,

[@ebandsparrow8269]

Could listen to you all day long darlin x

[@richardstanton3355]

That is all time Marlon! All Time - lucky enough to see you sing that at the Isaac on Saturday just gone - AWESOME!

[@rileyjarrell9560]

who would dislike this??

[@ericwolff6059]

+Vera Van Zandt He is a Kiwi, from Christchurch.

[@nathanmccabe2483]

based in Melbourne now!

[@ericwolff6059]

Okie dokie. Why would someone use such disgusting language.

[@bigdog1391]

+Eric Wolff why would 7 cunts dislike this?

[@nathanmccabe2483]

I'm not Australian.

[@earbus1]

This is the ducks nuts , so good to hear a vocalist not over do the rolls and fills .

[@tricklesofsmiles1550]

Wow! You got me...beautifully sung!

[@keoladedely9132]

Absolutely beautiful

[@mikki5869]

Excepcional artista.soy Ninoska de Funcke. Increible voz.

[@muncer33]

superb voice - so seemingly effortless

[@paulinehancock2148]

Hauntingly beautiful, the best I have ever heard

[@tocaandsonicedit]

omg this person touches my soul I feel his voice in my heart,how else can you explain that feeling.would love too see more of his music.

[@hannyhawkins7804]

Wow. Speechless. I’ve always loved this song, though it’s not my usual taste. But this ....this .... is a whole other level. I don’t have the words for the beauty of this performance.

[@nevecariad]

Incredible, moving version. In love. Can hear elements of Antony & the Johnsons in his vocals too

[@pantherkremasti]

Wonderful...

[@Manellamusic]

Beautiful, I love the song and sing it too!

[@marlonwilliams3034]

Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown. Will love to hear from you again💯

[@annerison]

Love this

[@whereareyougt]

Still listening to this hauntingly beautiful voice. I've tuned more people onto Marlon. Love his version of Portrait of a Man

[@pavbear]

Most impressive Marlon ! All the very best for the future.