Natalie Merchant - Wonder (1995) E. Rutherford, NJ

[@shanlepm1]

I maybe late to the party but that lead guitar player is exceptional. She's smooth as silk and adds so much to the song and performance.

[@brianmoore5498]

jen turner

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

Unfortunatly she didnt have the $ Millions like Taylor Swifts Daddy did to hire singers and Songwriters while she stands there lipsinking.

[@JimOtoole-zw5se]

I'm later than you! You are correct. She was excellent. Who is she ?

[@RangerHammond]

Jen Turner ​@@JimOtoole-zw5se

[@Devsfan202]

@@JimOtoole-zw5seJen Turner

[@stacyconaway]

Natalie is so beautiful here. She and Jen Turner are pure magic.

[@TexMexGenX]

I still love Natalie. 4-6-2024. From 1987

[@domino20]

Yeah watching this old video too. Natalie is something special.

[@agoisgod]

You n me both Tex

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

no short skirts, no low cut tops just a angelic voice and pure talent

[@lorenzoparedes2306]

She's extremely charming, and talented.

[@JarOfMoMack]

Jennifer Turners guitar playing is simply epic. I trully miss the sound of that guitar weaving with Natalies voice.

[@tachikaze222]

She was the coolest woman on the planet during the span of time during the show she was backing Merchant on this song.

[@TacticalReligion]

SHE'S NOT THAT GREAT SHE'S JUST ANDROGYNOUSLY PERKY

[@markholder7414]

11 years ago wow

[@JarOfMoMack]

@@TacticalReligion na - you’re just tone deaf.

[@OSM-vr3dk]

Great combo!

[@yoraffetto]

Gosh. Turner makes it seem so effortless. Easily in my top five guitarists.

[@Staylogical]

Lord,watching Jennifer Turner play is a revelation.She's unique.

[@everly-shadystudios9900]

You could say that again brother

[@roundsm18]

Jennifer Turner is one of the Wonders...

[@kennyness8881]

Jen Turner is why I’m watching this. Awesome. Although when playing, she does look like she might be at bit on “The spectrum.” But there is just so much going on, it’s completely understandable. Wish she was still putting things like this out.

[@premierkissoff7462]

Thank you for providing the name of the wonderful guitarist. Was always impressed with playing in this song but never knew who it was.

[@markp8581]

she kicks ass

[@seizethedayandlive]

How is it that the guitar sounds so GOOD that one has to stop and ask "who the hell is playing???" She's phenomenal.

[@sergioescamillanavarro-ih6du]

Phenomenal and beautiful.

[@aussieroddy]

Natalie's voice eand Jen's guitar were married for far too brief a period in time. A stellar but brief moment in musical history.

[@jjs283]

That guitarist, Jen, is something else. Always loved the part as recorded. Trippy to finally see the woman behind the magic, and so aligned with the original version!

[@ironking76]

She's great. I saw Natalie on the Ophelia tour and the young dude she had on guitar couldn't play like Jen. That being the Tigerlily songs.

[@jjs283]

@@ironking76 Every newer version I’ve seen of this song doesn’t have those fuzzy guitar parts, which makes them seem subpar. If I was Natalie’s guitarist, I’d try to put the work in to learn the parts. The one exception was when she was backed by an incredible jazz band on Rosie. That’s on KZbin as well.

[@MrZootalores]

Jen's guitar intro is like ... the Hendrix intro to "All along the Watchtower".. beautifully executed ,soulful and will forever be a classic, just love her tasty playing!

[@3kencloud]

I'm so heartened to read that so many besides myself are captivated by Jennifer Turner's guitar-just awesome, and I am a veteran of live concerts featuring Jimi, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Beatkles Stones, on and on. I've been obsessed w/ Turner since Carnival came out. What a talent, oh, and Natalie too.

[@captainnice9698]

Natalie, Jen and the beauty of youth all seen in this video. Together they are glorious!!!!!

[@barnacles62]

Jen Turner can play music that is so alive its like its taking you hostage and does it without a sweat, that's a natural....

[@colerainfan1143]

A great song made memorable by the sublime Jen Turner's playing. All the stars aligned, for a while anyway. Natalie is always good, but she has never again captured it like then. Jen Turner was the difference.

[@sartainja]

NM has a catalog of excellent work - solo and with 10KM. Jen is an wonderful guitar player. We were all blessed to have Jen work with Natalie on the Tiger Lilly album. The world is a better place for these two wonderful musicians.

[@charlesveg]

amen

[@joecrafted]

Jen Turner is such an amazing guitarist, she slays on this album. I really wish they had continued to collaborate, this is solid gold IMO.

[@kikoarmani]

Love these two amazingly talented women!!! How beautifully they complimented each other was truly moving to watch

[@mausolos8]

Just beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

[@GeneTrujillo]

Natalie AND Jen Turner. What a combo.

[@nuisanceabatementvehicle160]

They hated each other after this album. That's why this was natalie's last good album. Jen was like whatever dude...I'm a medium of rock and you're a pansy. And told natalie she was peacing out and headed to the rock n roll holy land. And was never seen again. Whatever i dont know what exactly transpired i heard that they fell out somewhere though.

[@GeneTrujillo]

@@nuisanceabatementvehicle160 Such a shame, they were so good together. Jen's style was the perfect accompaniment for Natalie.

[@mikewoodson6930]

That night the Planets aligned. The guitar effortlessly moves in and out of that fabulous voice.

[@spd13062]

Natalie Merchant is a wonder of God's own creation.

[@tommyg5095]

Maybe my all time favorite song, and because of both Natalie's voice and lyrics, but also that beautiful guitar, such a wonderful guitar brought to life by Jen Turner. JEN PLAYS THE GUITAR LIKE NO OTHER,,, SO GOOD...

[@jfungee136]

this lady lives near me and I've met her a bunch of times. Not only still beautiful and talented but an environmental activist both locally and globally. Much love, Natalie

[@sartainja]

You are very lucky. I am a big fan. Would love to just shake her hand.

[@samparker7963]

Jennifer Turner plays so incredibly easy with great touch and makes that PRS guitar sing.

[@KingLiopleurodon]

It is not possible to describe how compelling Natalie M. was... girls, when you watch Marc Bolan/T-Rex, you will have some concept of how we straight men feel when we see/hear/feel Natalie M/Jen Turner's acoustic art... she/they are devastating... Beautiful, feminine, alluring, strong, elementally desirable. omg as they say now.. I wish I'd seen this live.

[@sartainja]

Well said, there King. My hat is off to you.

[@charlesveg]

Yes, that is the perfect description. As close as one can come to capturing the appeal of their lightning in a bottle...

[@martydibergi5228]

Could listen to guitarist Jen all day she is the star ⭐ in this song

[@rmiraflor]

Criminally underrated guitar part and player

[@ja8ames]

It was only yesterday, while watching some live Natalie performances, that I put a face and name to that beautiful, effortlessly perfect guitar playing that I've always loved in these songs, and it's so cool to read so many other comments about Jen Turner. What a great musical match.

[@th25tina]

her voice relaxes me and soothes my soul

[@sartainja]

I feel the same way, Tina.

[@markspeedy07]

Jennifer Turner is such a beautiful, bluesy and melodic guitar player. Natalie has a one of a kind voice. I'm so impressed with both of them.

[@wsmc14]

I am here for Jen Turner....

[@fredradon2484]

Such a unique amazing voice. Love her guitarist also.

[@fillasa]

So to be clear, the song is not about her (Merchant). It was written by Merchant as a dedication to and recognition of the gifts and talents of special needs children.

[@outtathyme5679]

It’s about all of us

[@gary8653]

Simply the best authentic singer composer ever! LOVE HER!

[@gmr7494]

I've gotta say, Natalie here had to have been the most beautiful woman on the planet

[@search4truth104]

She does look good.

[@deepstatewatcher2436]

Best version of this song ever. Jen rocks it! I miss her so much. =(

[@jasonme3557]

I miss the 90's She is simply awesome.

[@SummerGalLongIsland]

Hey---I remember this.....I WAS THERE!!! It was so long ago, my goodness....she's amazing.

[@xavierortiz4410]

Great voice,Great guitar, Great song.

[@shereenielsen8790]

i had the joy of my life to hold a beautiful baby who was blessed. the child was born with downs syndrome. although this child was a boy i see no reason for difference. time has marched on since then, sleep in peace dear baby boy jonathan and play happily with the angels i will always remember you.

[@fillasa]

Jennifer Turner is the guitarist. Played on "Tigerlily" as well as on that tour...

[@blackdawg7361]

Natalie Merchant is a Wonder. Period.

[@cheese56194]

You can never hear THIS studio quality voice in today's crap they call music. Even in her pajamas she rocked!

[@MrJapethJarreau]

well said!!!

[@Randsurfer]

I love Natalie, but this is not a good vocal performance. She is having an "off" night, evident in all the youtube videos of this concert.

[@connorfowler3859]

@@Randsurfer we all have off nights and that is okay, but yes you arent wrong haha

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

lol,u crack me up, but ur correct prob most beautiful chick on tube

[@ultramagnusreturns]

Love! Jennifer Turner rules as well! Such a great player, perfect style and tone for a live performance of this song. And her guitar is so cool.

[@sararocs]

"Wonder" is often mistaken as a song about vanity or arrogance. In actuality, it is a song about a woman with a physical disability and a refreshing attitude: differences in her physical body are not handicaps or deformities, they are wonders, a term that implies magic, awe and beauty. The woman makes her way through life "gifted with love, with patience, and with faith."

[@eatenbytheweasel8366]

I DID see it live. I was blown away!

[@sartainja]

Lucky.

[@robertroddy]

Great singer , great guitar player, great song. Love the jamies also

[@alansham1]

She is such a great singer. The female singers today are no-where near her talent or class!

[@sartainja]

Amen.

[@bobloblaw9791]

Not even Nikki Minaj?

[@paulj6756]

@@bobloblaw9791 Especially Minaj. And that ex(?) hooked Cardii B.

[@VCT3333]

Don't be so dismissive. Adele, Joss Stone, the late lamented Amy Winehouse, Susan Tedeschi... There's great singers today too.

[@alansham1]

@@VCT3333 so true.

[@lhbox83]

Turner's guitar kicks ass on this entire album. I wonder what happend to her. If she were around in the 70s a lot more people would know her name.

[@Netguy09]

This is one of the BEST recordings of this performance..!

[@chuckwallet]

Man, I love this song! Kinda rediscovering Natalie Merchant since her time with 10,000 maniacs. So glad this popped up on my feed, been binge watching/listening to everything of her that I can find! So smooth! ❤

[@GeorgeTirebiter-c2e]

and Jen Turner on guitar!!!!!!!

[@michaelburke9539]

I purchased this album when released and was floored by the guitar work, not knowing anything about who may have played. Later that year they appeared on SNL performing "Wonder" and "Carnival" (another guitar laden track). I was floored by what looked like a 20 year old Jennifer Turner on guitar. An amazingly talented musician.

[@craigsmith8117]

I don't think a woman could be more beautiful....

[@outtathyme5679]

Impossibly beautiful

[@aleje5761]

Natalie's voice was unlike any other.

[@mattconnors9419]

She has the most beautiful, inspirational, and unique voice I have ever heard!

[@kithyoun]

Thanks for explaining what the song is about. I thought it was about an Indigo Child. I didn't see the bigger picture. I really love this song. Just amazing.

[@gregnewsom447]

The beauty of her spirit comes through. This song is a classic. I read she worked at a place fir disabled kids when she was young.

[@aussieroddy]

Nats voice and Jen's guitar came together for far too brief a time. The combination was special and i am afraid neither will do anything that stellar again.

[@terrenceragin5555]

Such a great song

[@ThomasRogan-gc5pi]

Beautiful song fantastic rendering 😢

[@jamminjeff8566]

Natalie, she is truly a "Wonder". Love her music, her personality, her style, she's got it all. And pciochetto, it;s not you, she looks radiant, absolutely beautiful...

[@kwatogsatx]

That virtuosic guitarist is now a bassist of Here We Go Magic band. Amazing!

[@TacticalReligion]

SO IS YOUR MOM

[@pciochetto]

im a 42 year old man with a strong classic rock and roll backround. That being said im not embarrassed to say that ive always loved Tigerlilly. Im on my 2nd or 3rd copy by now. Its one of my 50 greatest albums ever and top tem female performances. When you take into account music, lyrics, and originality in performance, its really a no-brainer. My friend dont get it.....their loss. Also i hope i dont devalue this comment by adding...is it me, or does she look like super hot here?

[@Mmmyess]

She does look hotter than usual in this video because she had somebody do her eye makeup. Natalie has done herself no favors over the years by consistently dressing like a 1950's mail clerk. At least her hair looks more and more amazing as she ages....

[@markl3028]

One of my favorite singers from the 90's era.

[@unclececil]

What a time for music!!!

[@jordandors]

I love her

[@alypaige88]

she's so amazing even after over 10 years she still blows me away...this takes me back! i grew up listening to natalie as a kid. my dad got me into her music. seeing this vid really reminds me of childhood. aw man. nostalgic for me. i was only maybe 8 years old or so when Tiger lily came out. i'm 21 now and i still think Natalie owns!!!

[@toddlanteigne5507]

All you modern day pop stars this is a class act

[@troydavis705]

An absolutely beautiful person!

[@JanELuft]

I'm listening to my "TIGERLILY" C.D., but I also enjoy watching artist sing songs too.

[@frankrivera3403]

One of the greatest that's all I can say

[@tomjones7089]

Excellent singer, without her up there it would be nothing. No matter what band members are playing.

[@jimboiy454]

She's great, but no need to degrade the other musicians. They only make her better.

[@IAmNotFamousAnymore]

What a voice. And Jen's tone is otherworldly

[@martinq8740]

ÍDOLA TOTAL, SU VOZ ES DE LAS MEJORES DE LA HISTORIA Y LA RECONOCERÍA DE ACÁ A OTRA GALAXIA.

[@waterdragon4950]

Her voice takes me back to a time when love ruled the world. Where did it go?

[@Mmmyess]

Natalie and Jen, both at their very best.

[@Mr.Mallardduck]

Late to the party also…HOLY COW! How did I miss this? ART.

[@bassistwei]

I love Jen Turner's playiing..........great player.....on both live and studio......

[@50nuccio]

JEN. FUCKING. TURNER. The JD Salinger of guitarists. God, so good. And gave us so little...

[@charmingasalways]

I love her voice. Amazing voice..

[@dougglovier5425]

Beautiful and Talented!

[@shaunoleary9774]

She sings with simingly no effort. Amazing

[@kennyness8881]

Who else wishes Jen Turner playing out that song could just go on, and on?

[@Nightmaregamer-y7n]

Who is the singer up there with Jen Turner?

[@pepper1188]

Right!

[@lifeafterlife8417]

That's a great compliment. Thanks.

[@scienceisgod1]

Where is Jennifer Turner now? What a talent! Love her tone and feel!

[@cmorrow132]

I actually talked to Jen a couple of years back on Facebook about gear and her recording of Tigerlily. She was great and really down to earth. She had a band for a while called Furslide. As I understand, she's doing local gigs in New York City these days.

[@TacticalReligion]

SHE'S TURNING TRICKS IN SHAKER HEIGHTS, OHIO

[@tawkinhedz]

@@cmorrow132 care to share what your conversation was like??

[@cmorrow132]

@@tawkinhedz She seemed pretty down to earth. Not stand-offish at all, and was happy to chat. Just seemed like any normal happy person. I asked about the gear on that album and she couldn't remember much as far as amps and effects. She did tell me she tried a strat but the pickup configurations just got in the way of her pinky, so she went with PRS. She seemed like she was just enjoying doing her local band thing.

[@tawkinhedz]

@@cmorrow132 so cool! Thanks for sharing

[@PatrioticTroll]

That woman's eyes are so beautiful.

[@pciochetto]

im a 42 year old man with a strong classic rock and roll backround. That being said im not embarrassed to say that ive always loved Tigerlilly. Im on my 2nd or 3rd copy by now. Its one of my 50 greatest albums ever and top tem female performances. When you take into account music, lyrics, and originality in performance, its really a no-brainer. My friend dont get it.....their loss

[@geoffgurney88]

Jen turner fantastic

[@fargenvonwitbier]

My mother bought Tigerlily the week it came out. She still has that fuckin' CD. I celebrate it.

[@bobowens7853]

Had tickets to see her in Manhattan a few months ago, just before Covid, but unfortunately showed up to find it was cancelled. Too bad would have loved to have seen her live.

[@JohnnyCardinale]

Pure talent.

[@kar3636]

shes all about feeling her music and enjoys it.. shes very spiritual

[@bassnebula93]

Great Guitar player! Excellent sound and flow!...Kuods to Jennifer Turner!

[@romanwojciechowski3840]

F****** ROCKS!! AN AMAZING TALENT, SMOKIN HOT 🔥

[@jimherron5379]

how can y'not have a lil old crush on this grrrl? one a' those tunes that just make ya feel good

[@stephenfiore9960]

I love this song, but most of all I love that Jazz type guitar lick.

[@kar3636]

shes all about feeling her music and enjoys it.. shes ver spiritual

[@noremak40]

Awesome!

[@mariotrejo5380]

Encantadora voz de la hermosa Natalie.

[@ddrose06]

thank you for the reply. i thought my comment was removed long ago. fillasa set me straight some time ago. i mean, i can't see it right now. apparently you can't make an error around natalie's fanatics. although, you and fillasa are far more tolerant, and i appreciate that.