Reason or Rhyme (Live in Stockholm 2010)

This was the first live performance of the song, Reason or Rhyme. This video was all shot on one Cannon 5D - combining soundcheck and the concert footage. Filmed and edited by Isaac Ferry.
Taken from Bryan Ferry's 2010 album 'Olympia'.
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Lyrics
Why must you shed such tender tears
In the evening of your years
No other love could stem the tide
Of the loneliness I hide
Open your heart and let me live
All the promises I could give
The sun and moon and all the stars
They bow down to you
Whenever you pass
In a world of fading sadness
An emerald ring, a photograph
That look in your eyes, the brush of your cheek
These are the moments in life that I seek
No reason or rhyme, no presence of mind
Just a dance to the music of time
Why must you shed such tender tears
In the evening of your years
No other love could stem the tide
Of the loneliness I hide

[@Pavanesound]

I love this older version of Mr. Ferry. I honestly think he is becoming more and more beautiful in every way. Textured and interesting. So many stories in his face. His voice revealing something softer and more gentle. Such a mix of melancholic emotions. Whatever it is combines to be exquisitely moving. Isn't it fascinating to be able to see the progression of an artist over time? We watch the vibrancy of an artistic spirit altered and shaped by life's journey. I am so moved by this. Eternally grateful.

[@rutherfojr]

He is just the greatest. I was down in Devon in a pub near Dartmouth last november. I got a bit drunk and became the Spotify DJ. I just ended up playing Roxy and Ferry most of the night. Everyone loved the music many youngster asking what this music was. When I go back there the Itallian owners always wasn't to get me drunk and DJ. 😁 It's not just the music it's the atmosphere and the choice of words. As I am knocking on as Roxy generation kid now coming up for 60 this track really hits home..

[@nitingail7]

I have been bewitched by this man's voice and persona since a friend first played him for me in 1974. So happy this mesmeric video was posted. Thank you, Bryan!!

[@martylange9566]

Killer live version of this song. Bryan Ferry and band at their best. Wish this take was on CD/LP.

[@danabee3775]

Bryan Ferry masters the sentiment to an excellence while the tender piano and weeping guitars acompany him ... pure catharsis ...

[@mimistarz]

Bryan Ferry is one of a kind, his music is very special. I love him as well. I'm glad I got to see him in concert, the energy was great and the music was mesmerizing.

[@p.rince2016]

Why must u shed such tender tears 🥀👏🔥

[@CecilioeVirgilio]

Beautiful, smooth, divine, vibrant music...

[@ellel5363]

✨Beautiful✨...with Bryan’s son Tara on drums (nice tee 🙂)...

[@Swe8sunshine]

Very good live performance of this beautiful song! Great guitarsolo!

[@MsPatataki]

I LOVE THIS MAN....

[@mikkolehtonen6868]

MsPatataki me too

[@kadriyucel9004]

OLIVER THOMPSON ON GUITAR SOLO....HE IS UNDER 20...GREAT BAND ... GREAT BRYAN FERRY YOUNG MAN ON DRUM...HE IS BRYAN'S SON...

[@SAMIRDEEP]

The best love song artist ever....

[@Gisela301]

Es increible !! Brian!! tan exquisito tan suave !! lo amo!! y por suerte lo pude ver en Londres en 2020 mi sueño se hizo realidad!! wow!! amazing!!

[@roac950]

Que afortunada ❤️

[@maxwelldewinter]

What an amazing track! Viva Bryan Ferry!

[@pierangelolangasco5171]

go Oliver go

[@user-hv2qk3ji1l]

A very powerful song. it sparks emotions!!!

[@christianstoltz5309]

J'AI rien à dire juste j'écoute.. 😘

[@helenesteinberg7189]

Such a gorgeous beautiful sadsad song! Bryan Ferry has such a special wanting voice! So sadly enjoyable and so unique!

[@MORITZvSTAHL]

so unbelievable glamour! so unbelievable cool! so hot!

[@fez287]

@coolti44 The drummer is Tara, Bryan's son! ;)

[@natateaful]

Let me agree with all those below... and let me say it aloud too right here: yeah, I do love this man! :)))

[@richienoel292]

This music sends you to another place !! Wao.👍mr.bryan♥️

[@elizangelaanny301]

Esta música é linda

[@naoufalzilachi4264]

Meilleur orquestre brayan fery 😎

[@DerMoench2011]

Tumps up For a Legend of Cool Relaxing Musik

[@YvesTshavier]

What a Lyrics what a sound awesome!

[@jozefbalaz1891]

Perfect

[@BobStam]

Still going strong since 40 odd years!

[@w0mblemania]

I love how the drummer is wearing an In Your Mind album cover t-shirt. That is sooo cool. :)

[@danielbagley5790]

I believe the drummer is his son.

[@sabinescheer7803]

Its his son Tara

[@whitewingdove6767]

David 2-16-57 3-7-15 Dance With Life Reason Or Rhyme My Only Love

[@espoir72]

amazing song!!!

[@craigbusick9676]

Amazing.

[@ztcatchy]

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L ! ! !

[@carlosr8680]

I've always wondered if the phrase "Obscured by clouds" is a reference to Pink Floyd, apart from that, the lyrics of this song are wonderful, Bryan is a genius.

[@JPFP1958]

SUPERB!

[@MarineuzaPiresdeMesquita-cg9ol]

❤❤

[@danbroole5195]

MAGIC...❤️

[@halloweenjack2562]

Absolutely marvellous version of this should-have-been Roxy Music reincarnation song. Competely absorbing - for max benefit needs casting to a large screen and the volume turned up to '11'. Oliver Thompson brilliant guitarist. The inter-cut soundcheck/gig video also spot-on - could perhaps do with a bit id a tidy up edit and the resolution enhanced....and would then be even more perfect! (how can perfect be more perfect, isn't perfect perfect?? .....but you know what I mean)

[@colinquigley3231]

Quality !!

[@davehaynes8878]

I'm going to go see them. They are scheduled to come to Orillia Ontario Canada October 2017

[@eslaniaraujo2515]

esse guitarrista e o bicho emmmmmm

[@bleckgilbert7875]

oliver tompson

[@coolti44]

I want the drummer's t-shirt!!!

[@whitewingdove7560]

Amore For David 2-16-57 3-7-15 My Only Love

[@andyk2626]

Me too Imagine if they, Gave Control of Art to Bryan Ferry

[@chrismas1958]

You can buy it on Bryan ferrys web site

[@user-go8dc5bm4g]

Quality

[@BriefCon1]

Yeah, I know what you mean, I love him too :)))))))))))) adorable BF

[@MegaVlasenko]

,.. >GREAT in All the Times=the ETERNAL in the ETERNITY> ......,

[@daniellemause5130]

...det är synd att bilderna inte passade till musik / it's a pity the pictures did not fit to music...

[@davehaynes8878]

My second time