PJ Harvey & John Parish - Black Hearted Love (06/12/09 - Letterman) HD

[@yomo1690]

Always been a fan but just went on a mad ' looking at random PJ Harvey youtube videos marathon' and come again to the conclusion that she .....is...fucking.....amazing.

[@dalewright8118]

Die antwoord rock aswell

[@TheAdrianrawls]

You .....are...fucking.....correct.

[@yomo1690]

@@TheAdrianrawls 😁👍

[@leezo2123]

Agreed

[@jelenazugic4500]

Exactly the same here :) Couldn't agree more! ;)

[@davidshaw4390]

I love it ❤😀 letterman can't let go of her😂💋

[@jodylowe8476]

She reinvents herself with each record. Always original and always amazing. Too great to be on the radio unfortunately.

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Jody Lowe: Who listens to radio anymore? ;^}

[@jaymorf7374]

Not entirely so. KCRW gave this album a BIG push and played BHL quite a bit on its release and continues to promote them. Granted they're public radio, but only the *most* influential music source on radio or elsewhere - their DJs have day jobs directing music for films, series and adverts. You've heard their work and often their voices. Because it's LA.

[@ed5308]

She is creating art and poetry not pop songs for the masses. You either get it or you do not. People can seek her out. Thank god for these videos that are timeless.

[@theauspex]

Stupid effin' radio... What ever played for the past 25 years that was even good?

[@thomasrevere7916]

Letterman, two Jazzmasters, some Vox amps, a killer groove, and a goddess. That was wild.

[@1NOIAM]

Krishna?

[@blueonblack83]

Killer riff.

[@TheAdrianrawls]

No kidding. That is some slick guitaring.

[@andydixon2980]

Love his tone and those menacing notes. Anyone know the tuning?

[@edwardpratt5172]

I think this is the best of all the recorded versions of this song,. The reverb of her voice makes this version haunting .

[@marksherlin2263]

I love Pj's regular band but John's guitar playing compliments her so much. I love Polly Jean!

[@Brennan_Dale3169]

I think her best work is with him.

[@granthostheflatulent]

Polly went to college with a close friend of mine in Yeovil. I was lucky enough to do an evening recording skills course run by John at the same college - I learned a lot and my band later recorded a few late night sessions in the Ice House studio where they recorded in the early days. Never met Polly, but I can honestly say John is a nice bloke and a good teacher.

[@stonedog1000]

What a sound ; haven't ever heard anything like it. John reveals the melodic possibilities of the electric guitar; every bit as impressive as the blistering fingering of an Eddie Van Halen IMHO

[@karabartley]

I have ALWAYS loved her but this album was my favorite. I was going through a rough time and they came in at the right moment.

[@ЮраШатунов-й5с]

Прекрасная композиция.

[@herculesgrytpype-thynne9371]

The dude on bass is a chap named Eric Drew Feldman. He's also worked with Captain Beefheart, Pere Ubu, Frank Black and The Pixies.

[@racoon17]

Hi, thanks for pointing this out. I was wondering who he is (I just got into PJ Harvey recently) because of his unique appearance, actually all of them looks very 'unique' haha. Peace!

[@herculesgrytpype-thynne9371]

@@racoon17 - Eric played keyboards on Is This Desire? and White Chalk and bass on a couple of tracks on A Woman A Man Walked By. He also appeared on the cover of Uh Huh Her with Polly Jean, although he did not play on that album. In this particular performance of Black Hearted Love he was playing a Gibson EBO. Never been a big fan of Gibson basses myself, but that one had an awesome tone. Eric's footwork was pretty fancy in some places too, I thought. Glad to hear that you're into Polly Jean. Super creative and a great voice. Peace to you!

[@racoon17]

@@herculesgrytpype-thynne9371 I just straight up watching lots of PJ live performances after you mention his name and he played the keyboard in Down By The Water as well (I don't know about the album ver). I had no knowledge about music equipment lol but I could tell it sounds strong. PJ's definitely one of the coolest musician around. After listening to her most popular songs I was in awe because of how she's almost like a chameleon!

[@herculesgrytpype-thynne9371]

@@racoon17 - She is very chameleon-like. Changes things up on just about every album. Happy listening!

[@racoon17]

@@herculesgrytpype-thynne9371 thank you!

[@huetube83021]

Wow this song and the performance gives me chills. Very few artists sound better live than their recordings. Absolute masterpiece !! I too am in love with this song.

[@wesedwards1128]

Agree - Has always been one of my favorites.

[@bradmiller7614]

This is just too good. For weeks I've listened to it over and over

[@samuelmorse784]

Agreed there isn't anything quite like it.

[@andydixon2980]

Those menacing guitar notes with Polly's pleading tones is a match made in heaven.

[@grytlappar]

Damned that voice.

[@jaymorf7374]

What's amazing is Letterman got this on major network media - and freely demonstrated his awe at their talent. It's not K-pop.

[@techfolktale]

This song is sooo good! And PJ, oh she looks more amazing as she ages...dancing bare footed!!!

[@dalewright8118]

Its for the horned one and the jesters of the eternal bouncy castle.clown jester DMT salvia elves but ssssh don't tell

[@dotheeEVOLUTION]

This is even better than the studio version.

[@jaymorf7374]

Proof that the recording engineer knew well enough to leave it the F alone

[@Marianobass]

Instantaneously she start to sing, she start a foot beat so much beautiful.. And quite perfect accuracy to the accents of this amazing song

[@jrcoffeyII]

It's called keeping rhythm.

[@thenavajoknow]

I remember how after White Chalk, which was brilliant but quite challenging, Black Hearted Love was such a relaxed, good old Indie Rock PJ listen. It felt really good!

[@andrejsgulins3023]

This song just works so amazingly well, always returning to this tune, a classic

[@santiagobenites]

One of my favorite musical artists of all time! She's so awesome!

[@richeyrose121]

fucking brilliant, also love how letterman got his face melted.

[@donaldmathieu8804]

She's just amazing! There are certain artist's, that genius. Todd Rundgren, Neil Young, Frank Zappa, PJ Harvey.

[@jon780249]

Always great

[@meeshafike7085]

PollyJean and Parish are both timeless and extraordinarily phenomenal

[@marsiozo]

PJ Harvey's music will never bore me!!!! Damn love her ever since my brother bought that CD 'Rid of me' about 17 years ago...!

[@captainoates27]

I remember watching this show in Vegas on my honeymoon. Cool story I know.

[@AcidRaina]

She always gives me goosebumps.

[@WalterSobchak1000]

i love polly. the most perfect woman ever

[@fionaazreal]

I've been thinking the same thing!! This song has been in my head since I first heard it a couple of weeks ago. PJ's voice is like brown sugar. Looooove it!

[@darkcnotion]

Polly's laugh is everything

[@muckinger]

Amazing Song, luv it. And it sounds here live better than on record, wow!

[@nassosmakris3572]

PERFECT PRODUCTION I love this sound!!!

[@mishastone]

Breathtaking

[@hector_lopes]

Amazing song

[@Dj2023..]

So cute, natural, wild PJ. Classy. Rock. Tiptoe timeless art. Perfect low timing. Great live

[@diogenesagogo]

That line got me too. P J is the kind of woman who inspires the idea of goddesses, of mythical figures who last throughout time. This may seem over the top, but that line linked sex & death & regeneration. She can be a very dark lady indeed. Kali the destroyer. The Black Prince ...

[@jaymorf7374]

Said as best as it could be expressed.

[@annakosinska7096]

Love her poetry🥰

[@wmg5852]

Great tune... and even better live! It's also the one song that reminds more of the band Television than any I've ever heard.

[@jdessell]

PJ is one of the few musical gods that actually look and sound better as they mature without sacrificing their artistic integrity.

[@seherezada99]

I'm in love with this song...

[@SepulchreBrit]

Fantasies of busking and playing this in a London tube station

[@Mortslake]

John Parish = Genius, Pj Harvey = Godess

[@user-InvitationtoLove]

amazing band

[@davidellis5141]

Rare Clip , Awesome ! PJ is a Goddess !

[@samuelcheshire2972]

Amazing performance

[@daxio1485]

Totally fabulous in every way

[@samuelmorse784]

This is absurdly epic and surprising. Her best moment on live television by far.

[@yveneric7103]

Quelle femme, que talent !!! quel assemblage avec John P! la transmision de cette cutlture rock pure from guts aux nouvelles générations m'inquiète, je ne vois nul part que ce soit aux US ou en Europe le relais de cette poesie glamour rock ! i'm fuck'in worried for the legacy !

[@SeahawksBamBamKam]

Great Song she is so good at those Unique Long Vocals She Does, its classic.

[@weta6782]

Beyond Cool!

[@beyondthegong]

So good!

[@karabartley]

I got this album when it came out, and it was a banger; hearing John play the song live though ♥♥♥♥ god Polly Jean is adorable.

[@MrDocPad]

This woman could rule the world!

[@Francisah]

Better than the recording.

[@bularecordz]

Just recently discovered this song and really, really can't get enough of it. Checking out all the versions on youtube.

[@Gouchem28]

I 've seen Polly three times and i always comeback home with the same feelings i just can't explain with words!

[@seherezada99]

What a talented musicians, this song is brilliant :) I could listen it over and over again.

[@dekadenser]

Love this song, great performance!

[@esojj]

millions of stars!!!!

[@plutogamstrumframe]

Pj , is amazing

[@wirekisses]

me encantaaa esta cancion!

[@wmprokipchak]

as Dave says"satisfying!". As good as the Cd version.If she just came out as a new artist now w/this song, the startling contrast to the other contenders would have people running for the record stores .still kills it 20 years into her career.I'm justrealizing how singular she is in the amazing no# of great discs over a length of career & work that only a tiny handful of artists EVER reach..and hasn't hit the skids2irrelevance yet. Not as big as Madonna & Bowie maybe..but a lifetime achiever!

[@alexandervoog9396]

Bare Foot and Beautiful in SO MANY ways.

[@stonedog1000]

Oozes sexuality

[@lilasam44]

PJ is the killer Godess for ever!!

[@Zhannerf15]

thank you i was looking all over for the name of this song

[@hidehoman3380]

fantastisch! Luv her

[@MIRKOUBALDI]

non le solite note.....love to PJ

[@gonzaloalmunadaza6872]

excelente las guitarras con PJ Harvey

[@lentecitosdelmal]

[@patotidal2906]

Beautiful 😍

[@JamesLoudon]

Brilliant performance, and slightly slower and more sassy than the recorded version. Most bands play faster live, which often spoils things. Love the wonky guitar riff, and especially the chords as it drops down from the chorus into the start of the verses. And Polly looks fantastic.

[@wesleyb82]

excellent performance, thanks for the upload

[@salvatorefarolfi6781]

Magica⚡️⚡️❤️

[@jeanmarclebloa-gl2ys]

Merci 😮

[@garygibbs3155]

Unbelievable better live than the studio version

[@theinfiniteride]

I can’t sing, but even if I could, I’d never be able to do it on late night television as perfectly as PJ is in this video… while barefoot.

[@witoldissimo]

I tottaly agree with you!!

[@silviobelusic2022]

super

[@Goldfinga888]

Thanks for the vid!

[@casandrachamorrocastillo6084]

la amo

[@igludsss]

I favourited this for the first 43 seconds.

[@monsterarturoramone]

Love Red Shoes!

[@timothyexner]

P.J. is amazing. I'll say one thing for Letterman, he has great taste in music. But I was thinking when he was talking about the album title, "Dave, I don't think you've ever just walked by a woman. Especially if they were an intern on the show."

[@alessandrovalzania2316]

A 5'4" giant.

[@RenzoVDK]

My black-hearted ♥

[@myboomstick]

aww she's soooo cute in this :D

[@indegruv]

I bet letterman's stalker loves this song, it certainly fits metaphorically. I wonder if he was thinking about that when he heard this.

[@smejiagil]

She transcends everything, she elevates everything... I'm starting to believe I am in love with her, it just doesn't make sense, what her music makes me feel.. and don't get me wrong, I like men, but that's what I mean, she transcends everything

[@jakes3935]

I've never used the word flabbergasted, but David Letterman seemed to be during the outro.

[@Paolopagnaniofficial]

Bellissimo, anche un riferimento a Foxhole dei Television

[@kaan3510]

Queen of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@cheapy2006]

ZZ top without the beards? Great song!!

[@JohnAllanification]

you've got good ear's

[@cheapy2006]

yer punctuation is as good as my ears!!

[@dawidklucz849]

Shes like a best wine -getting older taste much better

[@diogopinto9462]

Saying PJ is talented is an understatement

[@jane---489]

*_Gifted ..._*

[@SoopaFly75]

une princesse

[@bernardtapiafrias7001]

And you are my black hearted love

[@maximthebear7958]

❤

[@zarni000]

@kartofflenbrain the west country accent she has is rhotic (Rs are pronounced like in american english). that accent is quite close in sound to american english in other ways as well. she is not singing in her normal voice.

[@steph85ize]

because she's a goddess

[@anthonyskellern5970]

The sound quality is excellent for the band on this recording. But for me 15 years later, Polly Jean's voice and performance is a quantum level above this early version. Listen to her Glastonbury set 2024 - not only does she look stunning (without the distracting red lipstick), her delivery is absolutely mesmerising!