Patti Smith - Beds Are Burning, Live in Dublin 06/06/2018

Patti Smith - Beds Are Burning, Live in Dublin 06/06/2018

[@donniemoder1466]

71 years old and rocking better than ever! No tricks, no autotune , No lights or fireworks show, no back-up reel.

[@lindamiller2648]

Who's counting?

[@TheBorjamz]

I am 70 never take me down Fk the wankers !!!!!

[@TheBorjamz]

Be well keep KIKKIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OlivierGabin]

Raw power, and nothing else. Nothing to remove, nothing to add, only the best.

[@TheOnlySilverUnicorn]

Patti has always been thoroughly genuine.

[@wendyjopson1968]

As an Aboriginal Australian- bloody awesome Pattie Smith!!!!!!!! thank your for spreading the message about Uluru and the heart of all our Dreamings- she is the Mother of us all. Makes me so inspired to hear a a Midnight Oil song delivered like this. Thank you sister.

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

Great interpretation, glad to see she still enjoys it with some old friends

[@whiteandblackzebra7005]

This song is a load of crock. No human owns any part of this planet. The planet was here before us and may well outlast us. And as for Ayres Rock, the elements will slowly wittle it away and then it will be known as Ayres Pebble. Have a nice day and ciao for now

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

@@whiteandblackzebra7005 nothing wrong beeing aware of the damage we, the people do to our Mother Earth. We are vermin

[@linseyyoung1772]

@@whiteandblackzebra7005It's about respect for the beliefs of an ancient culture. About not being entitled arrogant ar*eholes.

[@acustomer3518]

@@whiteandblackzebra7005 fxxcking oath maaate

[@dms3393]

Patti Smith singing Midnight Oil, I have no words for how wonderful this makes me feel!

[@JCKnuckles]

It's a powerful thing indeed brother.

[@NealeBaxter]

It was an OMG moment when I discovered this.

[@annarobinson72]

Great song!😍

[@LiveLoopers]

I KNOW! It's not even my birthday!!!

[@quiche78]

and doing it well!

[@harleygal420]

Anything Patti Smith sings is worth listening to.

[@timcuneen3964]

If I was a songwriter and Patti Smith covered one of my songs, I think it would represent the ultimate compliment. I would die satisfied.

[@fredhumes5984]

amen

[@robertdepaulis5188]

Long live Midnight Oil ( Peter Garretts song )

[@jessieessex]

I died satisfied after listening to this. XP

[@mj.l]

it wasn't written by garrett, it was written by rob hirst

[@charlesscott7748]

Yeah. Her cover of Harrison's "Within You, Without You" is fabulous. Brilliantly set in 3/4 time.

[@steppene]

No super fireworks, no jucking girls in gold bikinisI Thanks God for that. This is the way to presents music to the world. PERFECT............Patti Smith is fantastic!

[@argon6548]

Saw Midnight Oil play this live, back in the day, and I LOVE this awesome cover. Love you Patti Smith! I'm 67, - old people have good taste in music ya know!

[@briankorbelik2873]

I hear ya, argon65, I'm 66 and I do remember.-

[@357HFC]

Many years ago, saw her at a Bob Dylan concert. Her version of Paint it Black, was The Show!!! The Lady ROCKS!

[@user-sm8by9wj2n]

We need more prayer art like this! Stand up for what is right and never give up the fight!

[@MickHurst65]

Prayers will get us nowhere, there is no god. Only human physical action by us all will change anything.

[@edjuillard4054]

Agreed: Patti Smith does Prayer Rock masterfully and Brilliantly. We do need more authentic prayer rock to bring about social change.

[@baulko1]

What a wonderful tribute to Midnight Oil: to have Patti Smith perform one of their most iconic songs.

[@gerryradford4812]

GENIUS VERSION. LONG LIVE PATTI. !! Amazing live. YOU GOTTA SEE HER. SO MUCH PASSION!! Gx

[@karlsammut1020]

The cover is exceptional. Excellent stage presence and the bass line is fantastic

[@azynkron]

Not only does this song cover a important topic, it's a killer tune as well.

[@angeliquescarpa9433]

What a stage presence! She.is.awesome.

[@utekleinert7917]

❤

[@bonniehill9518]

71 and still has passion. Wow. Im only 46 and totally done. This performance is total optimism on the premise that people can think and have empathy in 2021.

[@markimakki1953]

😂😂 I love this comment Bonnie Hill! You are NOT totally done. You'll still be rockin in the free world when you're in your 70s too 🖤

[@rickyelvis3215]

never done Bonnie… and say hi to Benny for me.

[@wendyjopson1968]

Rip it up Patti Smith!! Awesome. To think that people on the other side of the world hear this song is inspiring for our cause. Aboriginal Australia wants us all to take these words into our hearts and bring the voice with strength and power midnight oil keeps Burning.

[@svevabloomsbury7620]

I think her greatness is simply ineffable. I'm 18 and having a friend like her would be like dreaming. She's flawless and her age is something in plus in her case. I love this amazing Peter Pan ❤️

[@nafisahmohamed4772]

Ok. She is not Ariana Grande or Post Malone. But this 1,000 years old sorceress is much, much more charismatic and mesmerizing to listen to and watch.

[@AkelasanAK]

...who the hell is Post Malone ....[rhetoric question ] ...

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

No she is not a younger blander artist is that what you are saying

[@gregoryhernandez1506]

Patti is self made not by a factory or a team

[@nafisahmohamed4371]

@THE URANIUM CAFE Hi there. I did not really want to add anything. YT recommended this video to me. Never heard of her before. But her performance here is powerful. The lyrics a cutting reminder. I'm Malaysian. We have the problems of clearing forests for development and displacing our aboriginal peoples without compensating them justly. And we paid for it with forest fires, environmental degradation and contributing towards global warming. I know some regard climate change and global warming is exaggerated and/or fake news, but is real enough in my country and region. Anyway, also since then discovered this song was originally by an Australian band, Midnight Oil. Also discovered Patti Smith's "Horses" among her other works. That is an awesome album, She is a terrific and original artist whose art (music, lyrics and performance) seems timeless. And yeahh...Post Malone and Ariana Grande seems like mere entertainers and poseurs compared to her live performances of real passion and convinction. Not to mention her lyrics/poetry which resonated till today. Cheers

[@nafisahmohamed4371]

This video is the first time I saw and heard Patti Smith. Since then got to know her better. She's a distinctive and singular artist who made an indelible impression on me. Was not dissing her in my original comment. It was a Patti Smith first impact on me reaction. She's lit. Cheers.

[@joachimcoonan6255]

Deadly! Bundjalung tribe, Northern New South Wales and South East Qld Murrie mob calling out to all our brothers and sisters from the many nations across the face of this vast continent. And big respect Pattie Smith. Legend

[@englishfitexperience6905]

Patti, you're probably the only non-Australian who could do this iconic song...poetry...yet a search for justice.

[@kendube9901]

I saw her at CBGBS and met her at a few parties in the village and had such a crush on her. I thought she was the coolest chick I had ever met. She is much older now but still is cool. I tell my son about her and CBGBs. An era of rock that will never be repeated.

[@Moni-xb7hl]

You Lucky one

[@pvkoz8698]

As an Aussie and have been to Oils gigs since 1978 I'm pretty impressed to see the great Patti Smith cover such an iconic song that speaks to the truths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples struggle. At least 50,000 years of continuous culture in this brilliant land of OZ. Great she's sending the message and it seems she means it too. Oils.

[@simonnash9563]

Wow, she is living and owning it, isn’t she. Hugely invested. Spreading the word.

[@gardini100]

it is all about the oil

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

Thumbs up for using the word "PEOPLES" correctly. 🎉

[@catherinechurko4041]

Dang! Been a Patti fan since '74. Seen her and the band many times. Didn't know she/they covered this! (Love The Oils) Kicking butt as ever. W0000t!🧡🎶

[@dag681]

Fantastic. Saw her in a small university pub around 1978. OF all the concerts I've seen, it is still the most primal, aboriginal display, ever took part in. The crowd was mesmerized and in play.

[@afd4963]

She's amazing live, I have seen her, I will never forget this energy, this genius ! She is just irresistible.The public was totally with her.

[@ChristineJSmith16]

She's absolutely brilliant. I just discovered her music and books(Nov.2019). Feels like I'm starting my life over. Great band too!

[@bradroberts7938]

Never too late ✌️👍

[@TheSanityMachine33]

This IS the Dreamtime want to know more? want to escape the Reincarnation soul trap? do you want to see BETTER places?

[@jonevans5084]

The High Priestess of Punk and Rock... and still going strong... a true Disciple of the Arts!

[@carrollynlowe6147]

Absolute favourite Midnight Oil song - bloody amazing Patti Smith!!

[@steve.t8138]

Hello Carrollyn

[@daleenreyneke-ls9gg]

😮😮😮😮 I am in AWE!!!! This legend kees bringing the musical treasures, still. WHAT A BEYOND INCREDIBLY POWERFUL version. Keep rocking us into more of what you are gifted with Queen Smith 👑😍🔥

[@pattimurphyrocks]

Patti, you are something to behold, a gift to the world. I love everything you have written and sung. Thank you.

[@GMalka]

Someone wrote that Patti was suicidal in the early '70's. Funny, so was I. So happy to see this fairly recent video. We have lived well in the years since. Love to all.

[@karihattukangas9190]

Karen Hansen yea

[@TheHartleyFamily]

Saw her set at Bluesfest Byron Bay...she a fabulous storyteller and her bands works it too...she is quite compelling, like she actually has something important to say. It's great to see an older woman still going strong...mostly it's the older Dudes that keep going....her voice still has raw power

[@daviddublanko3805]

Exactly; nice one.

[@derfeineauftritt]

Was füreinander großartiges Lied und was für eine wunderbare Performance. Patti ist immer noch so aktuell und großartig wie vor 40 Jahren. ✌️👏❤️

[@elizabethpeters6890]

What a fantastic version and connection to this song! Patti has always been an original spirit.

[@colbys1257]

I have to blink back the tears when I watch this. We all have this fierce utopian passion in us...how has the world come to this?

[@Mookie70]

Being a proud Aboriginal man, I got goosies listening to Pattie's version!

[@adigavrus1]

"Patti set the Oils classic up with a poem about Australia’s toxic destruction of the environment. “From the centre of the world, down deep in the earth, down were the swirl of dreams are made, long before the beginning of time, the gods formed a great rock that grows through the desert, and this rock was ruby in the sun, red as blood when the sun smiled upon it, and from its essence man created Dreamtime, and they slept in its shadows, but they did not walk upon it, but then the settlers came and the tourists and those who did not believe, and they tramped upon it, and some fell to their death pulling the red skin of the red rock down into the desert, creating the dust of sorry all the way to the sea, and beneath the sea, so many leagues beneath the sea, Great Barrier Reef, red as blood, red as a ruby, until man infused it with his toxics, with oil, with his plastic, and choked the life out of it, until that great red reef bleached white like the bones of saints in the sun." "

[@FirCorred]

@Steve Ahlbom - Humans, mankind. The poem is Australian, but all archaic peoples had versions of the Dreamworld, sacred sites (Stonehenge, e.g.) and they're all dead and gone...

[@pamharrison8348]

@@miesenplace Australia just wants to plunder the environment. The Koalas were already heading towards extinction before the bushfires. I feel ashamed of my country and the Government and industry that allows this destruction to happen.

[@sexobscura]

her 'poetry' always was worse than her music

[@jodyknight]

@@sexobscura only for those with no discernible heart or taste...

[@preuss56]

The poem made think of Jim Morrison and his writings...very mystic..

[@tiptoncathcart]

Brilliant. From an Australian - thanks Patti!

[@davidhines68]

I'd have to say that having Patti Smith cover your song has to be one of the best things that can happen to a musician.

[@clivefoston2376]

This woman is raw glorious power, that hits and hits the gladdened soul!!

[@TheSanityMachine33]

do you want to free your soul from this Matrix / Dreamtime?

[@philipstewart2993]

What a pleasant surprise, I was there. Her whole set was amazing. Nick Cave headlined. It was a beautiful summer evening, one of my favourite ever gigs.

[@libbamacushla]

Yep.. brilliant night! (Nick Cave was awesome, too! )

[@MeatLocker666]

One of the best shows I ever saw in my life was Patti Smith at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in SF in 2011. She is timeless and forever young!!!

[@fredintoronto]

Seeing Patti Smith cover Midnight Oil makes me vibrate and wail! 💗

[@hermannijhof4682]

last week in Utrecht once again this song, and the same intensity! 72 and still rocking, and believing in what the sings!! Amazing Patti!

[@hmelonify]

I got goose bumpz listening to the introduction ... Wtg Patti Smith!

[@deborahmahaffy2784]

Great version - have seen her do it twice now and was blown away - I am an Aussie - flew over just to see her 👍🇦🇺❤️

[@TheManOnTheRail]

Hey Deborah. Met you at the front of the queue in Brighton. This is so awesome. Went to The Roundhouse show and Manchester as well. Had, much like you my Patti encounter in Manchester, well she was in the same hotel, good to see also the band having a beer in the hotel bar afterwards. See you somewhere down the road mate.

[@deborahmahaffy2784]

HickoryWind keep in touch you just never know when “ paths that cross” 😉 again I am on instagram debjmah👍

[@kathleenthompson8134]

I love how music brings people together; wishing you both the best

[@gonedeadtrain690]

And your carbon footprint ?

[@williamwallace4615]

More money then sense then.

[@morriganravenchild6613]

A great poetess and performer - she is unique.

[@SmithCommaBenjamin]

This is cover song... unique may not be the best word for this

[@mcleanartists]

@@SmithCommaBenjamin Eunuch

[@jylyhughes5085]

She is a beautiful woman with the greatest soul .....

[@phaedracollins6051]

No one comes close to Patti Smith - she is the ultimate diva!

[@mannydeclay6999]

Your sentiment means well, but she's not a diva. She's pure, raw punk.

[@judepower4425]

WOW! I'm Australian and had never heard of or seen this before ....... FANTASTIC and I LOVE it that she's the same age as I am

[@mikes6970]

Um well about sweetwaters time ... way back when .... i was a teenager ....he was 6ft 6" and lost a couple kilo a concert .....

[@Melinda_Ross]

Something about this woman is magical and I don't know what it is.

[@steve.t8138]

Hello Natural

[@briankorbelik2873]

EVERYTHING is magical about Patti. Peace.

[@judepower4425]

Passion,, integrity and genius talent!

[@whiterabbit56]

Absolutely smashing it. I've loved this gal since I discovered her music and poetry back in the 70's. She's still got it...

[@mymoonams]

Awesome. Midnight Oil would be so proud that Patti Smith sang their song.

[@henryhamilton4271]

This is a fantastic performance, and her band just brings it.

[@jaepomp4720]

OMG I love this/her!!! I'm gonna keep singing till I drop. Know Music... Know Life

[@regather59]

This is f---ing AWESOME. I had no idea she's still so powerful. What a woman!

[@truthseekerhill4262]

We need Patty Smith more now than ever!! Everyone must speak up for justice and what is right. Thank you Patty 💖☮️🇺🇸

[@geraldmorgan2539]

Powerfull lady real deal

[@burnam608]

@@geraldmorgan2539 l

[@jungwirsch]

The million dollar question: what is right?

[@gandhihandy4251]

Toole woman who has never lost her ideals. Her lyrics are always profound, encouraging, and also lyrical. I saw you in New York in the 90s and the concert was in Cenrel Park for everyone. Thank you Patty

[@stevenmarcus2181]

She’s still got it!!! Keep on going!!

[@GlennStauffer]

Patti Smith and Midnight Oil hold a special place in my heart. This is a treat.

[@gabydersch1482]

She sounds great. ❤😇❤ Thank you. God Bless You Patti.

[@kirsh2036]

Damn how powerful a group of musicians can be! Repeatingly listening.

[@stevenrielly240]

I got to meet this heroine of mine back in 2020 at Summer night in Glasgow at the Kelvingrove Bandstand.... the joys of doing security. This diminutive lass is an utter powerhouse. Thank you, Ms Smith, for inspiring me since my youth in the 70s

[@danaarentzen1662]

I was in the audience at The Paramount in Seattle back in 1977 the night Patti Smith rocked our socks off💕👌

[@idafuentes291]

I am so envious! I love her to pueces❤️

[@edwardkondek2548]

Same here Dana but Erlangen Germany 1977

[@cindygrippi8847]

I LOVE PATTI SMITH, EVER SINCE THE LATE 70'S. SO AWESOME, A FKN GENIUS. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE SO SPECIAL TO ME.

[@rogerparker4468]

From the 80s but still listening and my first choice amongst women rockers, and amongst equals with Neil Young Dylan Prince and a couple of others. Love her. Got better with age.

[@johnm3152]

Always had my best astral projections using Patty's music. do I owe royalties

[@martinpineyro8223]

O'course you do.

[@enricovankeeken9503]

:-) / It's her birthday tomorrow* dec. 30 2020* In Paramaribo - where I live - it's already 'tomorrow' / x, Ricky*

[@nestorlopez6983]

I still fall in love with Patty and now I fall in love with that bass player, nice. Greetings from Rosario-Argentina

[@debbiedunn3779]

Hello from North American in Tbilisi, Georgia ( the country ) . Stay well . Be safe . Music and great writing may save our souls .

[@nestorlopez6983]

@@debbiedunn3779 That's right music is very right and the beautiful letters heal the soul. Adiós!!! Goodbye

[@michaelcrump5319]

Once got into a show for free because I had an old Patti button on my leather jacket. Dude was like "anyone who likes Patti Smith is too cool to pay. Go on in."

[@kerryevans1562]

Incredible It took me 50years But I finally get Patti Smith GREETINGS FROM DUBLIN IRELAND brothers and sisters...she is deadly...

[@anitamelon3559]

I was from a small town in Illinois, U.S.A in the early 70's loving her as well as many other kinds of music, I was so disappointed when I dressed as her for Halloween but nobody got it, she was the artist that really opened my eyes to other's nations woes and the angry side of my emotions that dearly needed to get out

[@michallysek6996]

I do recommend her book called Just Kids, it's such a great book!

[@anitamelon3559]

I read it and enjoyed it thoroughly

[@smartalek180]

Better late than never, brother. Don't forget her contributions to the early Blue Oyster Cult, too. (She was hooked up with one of them back in the day, iirc.)

[@carltaylor4942]

Fantastic to see that Patti is still going as strong as ever. This is wonderful!

[@michaelkmiotek7965]

I saw her with Iggy in the seventies. Lucky me.

[@stl1321]

Lucky you.

[@sexobscura]

I condole you

[@MrSchmolko]

the least that karma give you to distract you from your name.

[@maramatic6075]

WHATTTTTTTTT A BIG HUG TO YOU

[@harleygal420]

Wish I had of been there.

[@msechowoman]

It was an amazing show - her voice was the same as her first album.

[@steve.t8138]

Hello Jennifer

[@mahmoodkadir6772]

Nobody sings the stream of consciousness like this lady.

[@mskarianny]

Ok....this did my heart good. Wow....I honestly did not think she would make it past the 80s....let alone blow me away in 2018. Keep rocking....Goddess speaks ❤️

[@CyndyNeg]

My favorite memory seeing her years ago on Santa Monica pier : ) )

[@eisvogel8099]

The real deal. One of the most inspirational singasong writers. Thanks for sharing!

[@deborahdengler8449]

My hero, or spirit animal, love her!

[@elizabethalexander8970]

She sounds great! I still remember the first time I listened to her music, in high school!!

[@nestorlopezbarrera8257]

I feel vibrations in my body, feet up..head..and down, deep emotion listening Patti

[@moniquedouglas2448]

Fantastic performance of the Midnight Oil song. Thank you, Patti, for maintains the cause of the Left!

[@kimkloeppel2144]

Forever an awesome woman!

[@waynedunlea4543]

I can't believe it's been 45 years since I was introduced to the Album Horses by Patty Smith on that album she sang amongst other songs a cover of Van Morrison's Gloria wonderfully now in 2018 another cover this time of the Australian band Midnight Oil's beds are burning wow she has aged a bit but the voice hasn't changed at all love love love this Cover onya Patty

[@tonebender7897]

I was blessed to see Patti Smith do the Reading Festival in 1978 I was right down the front and mesmerised - great to see she still has the magic and the power :)

[@jmundane]

And she keeps up and calls out the great songs of our time

[@leeley2008]

OMG! I love this song and Patti Smith. Great trip!!!!

[@padraigsisk4057]

Just shows how powerful music can be

[@ericjos4490]

Always the best Patty,with Al m'y best memories,you're a kind of Rock diva forever !

[@gmr7494]

Wow, this was WAY better than I thought it would be.

[@ellalord9705]

I could not love this more , or her and the band , just brilliant

[@AneHoward]

Raw power! Love Patti Smith now and forever!

[@darreneade2685]

Holy shit - this is breathtakingly good - keeping rock alive - Patti Smith!

[@federschwinge]

Saved my life a lot of times. Music!

[@steve.t8138]

Hello Manuela

[@lenaforsgren]

Beds Are Burning is one of my favorite songs. This version is awesome!! 👍👍👍

[@TheAklang]

And she means it

[@steve.t8138]

Hello Lena

[@jean-michelhebrard1341]

Patti always on fire.Thanks

[@davidgeisler9885]

“Face the fact” over “a fact’s a fact”. I like the directness of her choice. It’s a great cover of a great song.

[@debgarnham4748]

Umm hello this is a Midnight Oil song..aussie band but I do love this cover thanks patti

[@jainra]

@@debgarnham4748 Yep. GoodOnYa, M8.

[@Capnsensible80]

@@debgarnham4748 ...

[@christiancruzdiego9874]

i love this song, and the style of patti smith is awesome.

[@78dwall]

Wow. You can really tell it's a perfect song for Patti once you see her do it. she scorches it!!!

[@Formula-602]

Met her backstage after a SONIC YOUTH concert in Detroit ..I was like...Holy shit! Its Patty Smith!

[@FeonaLeeJones]

She is so wholesome and downright raw...love the bassy/heaviness of this song...I feel it jiggling up my cells

[@cindyhinkle8638]

love this performance (job). Happy birthday, Patti. Life well done!

[@longshotkdb]

holy shit, she looks fucking amazing!!! i remember sneaking into my eldest sisters room and listening to her first album ... lol