Mary Gauthier - Mercy Now - 2/7/2018 - Paste Studios - New York - NY

Mary Gauthier - Mercy Now
Recorded Live: 2/7/2018 - Paste Studios - New York, NY
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[@minuteman2006]

For those 27 people who gave this song a thumbs down, THEY could use a little mercy now.

[@michaelbeard5870]

Maybe they just love Boy George's version better. I sure do.

[@minuteman2006]

@@michaelbeard5870 I guess so. Just took a listen to George's version. I think I'll stick with Mary's version.

[@michaelbeard5870]

@@minuteman2006 Different strokes for different folks. I never really liked Boy George's, but he poured his soul into it. Like em both. Great song!

[@TheJQ1971]

Maybe they're dyslexic

[@jmp_1_1]

Agreed good brother

[@Arielgimble]

My god, this song has never been more needed than now

[@terrymckenzie8786]

Having watched my father slowly fade away with Alzheimer’s, then listening to my religious brother blab on, and his cult church belief, it’s like this song was written especially for me.

[@rodneycaupp5962]

I have never commented on this. Thank you for the Love Mary, and your wish for Mercy now. I know we don't deserve it anyhow... Thank you and that fiddler

[@bethantonisse9932]

Such a powerful song! I have never heard of her until this was played at the end of an episode of Yellowstone and I loved it!

[@reincemuhammats6463]

Same with me. And now I want it to be played at my dying brother's funeral. I cry every time I hear this.

[@jeffshelleyhill7667]

@@reincemuhammats6463 I Also. Such a Painful, Relevant song. I dare you not to Shed a tear or 2! Love it.

[@anilkumarvadathya388]

Same!

[@michaelarmah9091]

Me too

[@francinecorry633]

I saw that episode of Yellowstone tonight and had to hear this song once again. I have her cd because I love this song.

[@pearlharbor4790]

"my father sure could use a little mercy now, the fruits of his labor falling right slowly on the ground." WOW, that is some heartbreakingly beautiful imagery of the futility of a mans life. I know what she means. Thank you Mary.

[@strummersheroes]

Fall and rot...like fruit off a tree. But ya know, that rotting fruit feeds bees and worms

[@katrinaleger1819]

@@strummersheroes And new life.

[@Chanel95-d6u]

My mum always said she hoped she’d help some flowers and trees grow when she died. She passed away two years ago. I miss her more than words can say. The circle of life. This song is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever heard. Thank you Mary Gauthier.

[@pearlharbor4790]

@@Chanel95-d6u I hope you get this since I see my response don't always print. I am so sorry for your huge loss of your beautiful mother..It sounds like she was always thinking of others over herself. The pain never goes away but it does listen up. Sorrow is the price of love..I wish you peace.

[@Chanel95-d6u]

@@pearlharbor4790 Thank you for your lovely response.

[@halshue5706]

Can't listen to this without shedding a tear or two. She tells an awesome story in her music.

[@judyjohnson4878]

"Only the hand of grace can end the race towards another mushroom cloud. There's people in power who'll do anything to keep their crown". A song from 2005, so relevant today. I just heard this for the first time yesterday on the series "Yellowstone". And, Happy Birthday to this incredibly powerful singer!!

[@CJM60]

Feeling this…Thank You, Mary. Heartfelt beautiful.❤️

[@kenbertolucci9673]

Yellowstone brought me here. Simply beautiful.

[@KevinSmith-hg1js]

Same here.

[@robw1604]

This is the type of music that should be played on the radio, all the radio stations do is play the same garbage over and over.

[@neil4675]

I heard this on the radio, radio 1, Ireland driving home from Galway two nights ago. Had to find this girl. Praise the Lord.

[@taylorweight]

Probably the most beautiful song I have heard in so long.

[@oldsoldier5156]

This song's rhythm and lyrics pulls at my heart strings and is so soothing. Mary, you've found a way to wrap some very hard truths in a warm and comforting robe. Thank you and may God bless and keep you.

[@freeheeler09]

Songwriting at its best! A simple masterpiece.

[@pearlharbor4790]

I LOVE THAT SHE DOES NOT OVERSING HER SONGS. I HATE WHEN THEY DO THAT

[@ericingram7446]

With a voice that tells the story exactly with the feeling it was written with needs no over singing.

[@tightlippedsmiler]

You might change your mind after listening to Mike Farris's version of this song.

[@allanroberts4387]

Beautiful song,Beautiful voice,Amazing lyrics,Brilliant musicians.What more can you say.

[@venidaisabelle9611]

Oh how much we need more than a little "Mercy Now"

[@Mamatried74]

Saw her perform this sitting on a hay bale at the Kate Wolf festival at age 30. I’m 46 now and this song is more meaningful to me each year. Thanks Mary.

[@rustbeltprogressive3968]

I learned of her 25 years ago from the 6 foot 2 Christian girl asigned to my highschool girlfriend's college dorn. She identified so much with tbe 1st two albums and I've followed ever since.

[@tammyhoermann320]

This song is ever so appropriate right now.

[@marcthibaudeau5568]

More so here in Midland, MI with the flooding.

[@carolmeals]

I drove around in my car on a country road and listening to this song over and over as I cried and cried. I need to learn this song.

[@pearlharbor4790]

"The pain that he lives in is almost more than living will allow"

[@vickimaren]

Profound.

[@chrissawyer6318]

that would be me...

[@moretimesless]

@@chrissawyer6318 I hope it's eased up, blessings to you Sir.

[@christianferraro2555]

Chris Sawyer I bet you’re an impactful and loving person.

[@davecurtis2970]

You've made some very astute observations about this song and Mary's performance of it. I agree with you, it's a very powerful song that had me in tears when I heard it on the radio a few days ago.

[@markqld17]

I love the original and this is just as good 🥰 Mary, could you collaborate with Chris Stapleton and allow me join you on stage ❤️💝❤️

[@phyllisthompson6288]

I had not heard ‘Mercy Now ‘until tonight watching ‘Yellowstone’ It is the the most amazing song ever written, Mary Gauthier did a beautiful soul voice recording, tears come to my eyes while listening hopefully we will hear this song in more public platforms……this song is so powerful……

[@BarrettSutton]

Every line of this thoughtful lyric applies to every one of us. Mercy is always a choice- always a good one❤

[@sherrybrouzes1071]

Beautiful. The world needs Mercy now more than ever.

[@margarethasse1862]

After the battering ram performance of our President last night, Mary Gauthier's song Mercy Now went right to my heart. We are in a "poison pit." and "There's people in power now who would do anything to keep their crowd. . . "and "my country (and every living thing) could learn a little mercy now."

[@MisterBagg]

Now your ex president...

[@thekeeks58]

@@MisterBagg by your comment you’ve yet to feel that mercy

[@MisterBagg]

What? Make yourself understood.

[@rodjohnson646]

Now we see power of demoncrats and BiDUM. Now we need a miracle!!

[@franksquires8151]

Comments that dont age well for 800 Alex!

[@maryshields9470]

Touches my heart and soul. Deeper than anything in a while

[@mindtruthwordlife505]

This song rips me to shreds every time

[@susanringoen9397]

Yes indeed, every single one of us could use some mercy now! Love this song!

[@victoriadiorio3898]

This beautiful song goes straight to the heart and captures the soul . Thank you for this exquisite expression of pure love !

[@williampurdy1396]

Beautiful song that everyone needs now

[@pearlharbor4790]

oh God this song breaks my heart. Absolutely lovely.

[@randygeorge7041]

Wow... Within the first one minute of listen to the song I stopped and said I've got to learn this song right now. Absolutely beautiful. It fits my father if it's me fits my brother and everything else. An absolutely beautiful song. Thank you for writing and sharing it. Randy

[@michelecorbeil5449]

mine too, this slayed me in ways too difficult to articulate.

[@peterhmao]

A perfect song for today...

[@stuartmclean3834]

Been hooked since I first heard it on yellowstone, powerful and emotional, and at times very Bob Dylan.

[@jeffholliday5239]

Oh my Lord…. Have Mercy please. Beautiful song, beautiful lady and beautiful voice.

[@KerriBoyleSamuelson]

My father could use a little mercy now The fruits of his labor fall and rot slowly on the ground His work is almost over it won't be long, he won't be around I love my father, he could use some mercy now My brother could use a little mercy now He's a stranger to freedom, he's shackled to his fear and his doubt The pain that he lives in it's almost more than living will allow I love my brother, he could use some mercy now My church and my country could use a little mercy now As they sink into a poisoned pit it's going to take forever to climb out They carry the weight of the faithful who follow them down I love my church and country, they could use some mercy now Every living thing could use a little mercy now Only the hand of grace can end the race towards another mushroom cloud People in power, they'll do anything to keep their crown I love life and life itself could use some mercy now Yeah, we all could use a little mercy now I know we don't deserve it but we need it anyhow We hang in the balance dangle 'tween hell and hallowed ground And every single one of us could use some mercy now Every single one of us could use some mercy now Every single one of us could use some mercy now

[@estebanarreche8708]

Gracias, mil gracias...

[@elcamino5145]

Binge watching Yellowstone. This song speaks to me, and I'm into heavy metal. And America

[@stevenquon1657]

An amazing singer! Great pair! So much feeling behind this song.

[@dianecancilla8131]

I think this song should go straight to the spirit in the sky in memory of John Prine today. So sad.

[@davemakichuk9102]

Damn you, Mary Gauthier! I hate teary eyed Tuesday afternoons - your fault! ... beautiful, just beautiful ... and btw, I sent it to Tom Phillips in Calgary, and he LOVED it! ...

[@billraab2436]

This song just lays me out flat. Thank you!

[@stevenperez4657]

Such a SOULFUL SONG! it bought tears to my eyes!😢

[@sattooh]

Such a great song for these days. Beautiful. Thank you for hope.

[@brokenspell4851]

Thank you Mary! Beautiful.

[@robertanderson4223]

Mary and fiddler,thank you so kindly for your soulful gentle music!!!

[@pearlharbor4790]

I love the look on her face at 2:56. And when she says, "every little thing....". The way she holds the note to say the word, "use" @ 2:52. So beautiful.

[@nataliec00k]

I think she’s singing “every living thing”

[@anjou6497]

...to watch the violin join in , so much respect. 👍💜🌿

[@katsii1]

She's amazing. Once again a Second Life musician points me to another bringer of musical light in the darkness

[@vk1nf]

Wow! Great find, great music, fine voice and guitar, love the lyrics...a major songwriter for sure...

[@TheShannonbaby]

This song makes me weep.

[@mikaelpedersen1327]

Well done. I enjoyed that!

[@primitivex5221]

I love this song .. I heard the cover that Long Haul Paul did of this .. Beautiful

[@lindaknox5047]

This song is fir right now. Our Father needs a little mercy now

[@rhondagwilsonbowie7658]

So right on!! What a masterpiece, beautifully written and performed. Thank you so much. My new favorite song.

[@empowermentstudio]

Came here at Amanda Palmer's recommendation, I'm only :50 in, and this was exactly the right thing for right now. Thank you, thank you for this beautiful song 💛

[@stevenperez4657]

BEAUTIFUL!😘😢

[@thomashiggins4923]

Too gorgeous and too true to be real. Just a wonderful song to the frailty of humans. Many thanks. Tom (from France)

[@lauriejonesmusic]

I had to listen again today. This song is amazing!

[@garyguthrie]

My go-to when I need a good cry

[@angiekerzman9626]

SO BEAUTIFUL AND TRUE. So talented!

[@donlane8314]

This version & Boy George's version are the best! Awesome artists here!!

[@andrewtodd9611]

Love song and performance ♥️!

[@randalbladel2817]

Just saw this magnificent songwriter and performer a few days ago. Well worth seeing. And no, not every song of hers is sad.

[@garyr3513]

Some will say it’s sad. It sure speaks to the heart.

[@donlane8314]

Boy oh boy! The harmonica solo! That's what it's all about!

[@dbarrett924]

every time I hear this song , I get emotional.

[@anjou6497]

Beautiful. 👍💜🌱

[@johncastellenas1081]

Thank you dear Mary. I do agree. All of us could use some mercy now.

[@estebanarreche8708]

Que maravillosa cancion ,les deseo lo mejor a todos...

[@hanserikkratholmrasmussen6623]

Thank you for a fantastic performance at the Tønder Festival, DK 2024. I didn't know you before, but now I want to dive deeper into your songs.

[@priscillapromises7020]

thank you

[@shnemr84]

Wow! Just wow. I am speechless but my tears speak volume hearing this song!

[@AlexiHolford]

My sister could use a little mercy now 😢

[@Soulartist13]

Simply wonderful--

[@gregpeters592]

Heart-warming. Godbless you sister..🙏💌

[@Javiermartinez-uv4ct]

¡¡Maravillosa !! Gracias por tu música, Mary. Única, insuperable !!! Wish you could come and play in Madrid, Spain !!!

[@Del408]

The best song i ever heard in my entire life of existence.😊

[@sandra.wonderfulduetbull6469]

Love this, Thanks for sharing. 🎚🙏🇺🇸🥀🕊

[@Jockeylotforfun]

This song says it all so very well today!

[@rubenramirez770]

This song is on my top 10 of all my favorite songs 😊

[@gretchenmoritz-hale5283]

I like the few who heard it for the first time on Yellowstone. Googled that night when I heard it.

[@TheReverendDr.KMMason]

So moving, so deeply touching...

[@songofthemist7443]

Bless you Mary

[@camtymomidy]

Beautiful. Also, needs saying, that's the most excellent Michele Gazich on the violin.

[@theresadmytriw4138]

Beautiful ‼️💙🎶🙏

[@gavinblack7500]

Such a beautiful song, so glad I came across this.

[@davidrichmond8549]

It the most beautiful song ever we all need a little mercy now aimed

[@valdelimoraes2096]

Ouvi essa música, no final de um episódio de Yellowstone, fiquei simplesmente apaixonada, embora seja triste, mais é linda, que voz maravilhosa dessa cantora! ❤️❤️

[@jackcovell3779]

Such and introspective and haunting song. Great storyteller.

[@lauraruelas9080]

Absolutely, stunning.

[@LifecRaftTransform]

Yes, mercy now.

[@dawnparker3152]

AWESOME!!!!

[@victorias54]

Pure truth.

[@Ruckusnuts]

Beautiful and real.

[@simmersonwheels7724]

damn. That slices to the core. So beautiful- thanks.

[@reverendsean]

We love Mary!

[@AngelaHokanson-yh2ub]

Most AWESOME SONG EVER

[@zid544]

Now. More than ever.

[@MrJodyboo1]

Amen!❤😊

[@theperfumysticr7890]

Boy George just did an excelent cover for this song....

[@AlexiHolford]

Wow! I have to check that out! Thanks.