RocKwiz - Courtney Barnett & Billy Bragg - Sunday Morning

[@anthonyh123]

I keep coming back to this over the years as just one of the most purely beautiful performances I've ever seen. It's already a beautiful song, and then add their perfectly matched voices and pure joy in Courtney's eyes and the fatherly pride coming from Billy and this performance is hard to beat.

[@murrumbidgeekid]

same.

[@Jack.758]

I love this video. It's like, every 15 seconds or so, Courtney goes "Ahhhh I'm performing with Billy Bragg," and just looks so happy.

[@petewilson6575]

It's so sweet. She was just breaking out 5 years ago so it probably was pretty surreal

[@omarhaji4541]

And Billy looks over as if to say “You’re doing brilliantly”

[@katrinaodonaghue]

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[@DavePerth]

Courtney's smile is a joy - her whole face lights up.

[@stevevanderhorst]

Very nice...I loved how the smile came across her face when Billy came in with the harmony...it was like...'wow, this is working!!'. Anyone that can fingerpick a tele has my vote.

[@davidburne9477]

Billy knows how good Ms Barnett is, and the way he engages and draws her into the performance with eye contact is delightful. Beautifully matched pairing, and Courtney’s little solo demonstrates that underneath all that apparent economy in her style, there’s a lot going on. No pick, either!

[@JohnOConnell]

God, these two sound fantastic together. Perfect matched voices.

[@powellpressburger5507]

Gorgeous. And that moment when Courtney is blown away by Billy's unexpectedly perfect harmony - from 0:27 on - is simply priceless.

[@gandolphgander7297]

This duet makes me happy

[@madpogue]

This ticks all the boxes. Favorite song from my teens, favorite performer from my twenties, and a new (to me) face/voice/talent, all rolled up. And yeah, props to Billy for the eye contact and encouragement, there's def some chemistry there.

[@sugarplumfairy101]

Your smile is solid gold Courtney... you light up the room.

[@kromedome0101]

Beautiful version of a beautiful song.

[@stellajayne]

This is outstandingly excellent for several different reasons, not least the way their voices work so beautifully together.

[@andymoody8363]

Two of my favourite people, I'm going to watch this every time I want to be cheered up!

[@MagusMirificus]

Now that is the proper expression to have when you're singing with Billy fucking Bragg. I hate it when younger artists perform with their idols and try to act like they're cool enough that it's not a big deal. If you're living out your childhood dream, the least you can do is smile a bit.

[@anthonybourdainsuperfan1241]

+MagusMirificus Exactly! This cover always makes me smile because you can see just how happy she is to be playing with such a musical legend. Just one of the many things to love about Courtney.

[@100VINCE]

Such a great duet. I can't get it out of my head, been humming it all day after watching the show last night. Brilliant.

[@ferabra8939]

Marvellous cover! I love her voice and guitar playing. And isn't she cute?

[@williejones1000]

I think I have listened to this 100 times since I first heard it last week. Magic.

[@sandrisjansons1515]

The whole Rockwiz band truly is a fantastic bunch of tallented musicians . Voices in this song match pefectly . Great performance !

[@klassixmo]

Can't agree more to all of the previous comments. Beautiful match of voices and personalities and a great all round performance by all performing. I love it.

[@petemclinc]

They sound great together, I love Courtney's little solo on the Tele.

[@pathduck]

Two of the greatest together on stage doing such a wonderful version, lovely!

[@mjjames2442]

Yay Billy

[@TheRcooper2]

Lovely.

[@robrowden1018]

I've never heard her actually sing like that before...this is great

[@mjjames2442]

A Much better voice than she usually exhibits. More natural!

[@richardneville6170]

Wonderful Stuff! Just discovered Courtney. And then find her duetting with one of my heroes. She seems really happy. Australia 10 points!

[@drugstorecowboys9187]

absolutely beautiful in every way....

[@stvbrsn]

My god. Their voices go together so well!

[@justa2]

I’ve loved Billy Bragg since I was 15 - I’m 50 next year…..seen this for the first time and what a beautiful cover this is. I loved the songs Billy did with the great Natalie Merchant but this is special !

[@lisamckee689]

I can't stop watching this :)

[@drewbabydrew7742]

Very precious ,just lovely

[@tinytaboo]

Their voices blend perfectly

[@edwatson7053]

Just saw this on a repeat of Rockwiz tonight. Stunning, I will love it forever.

[@ianburton8050]

Me too. Reminded me of the Go Betweens.

[@stephencramer]

I need the watch this EVERY Sunday morning. It’s a great mental & warm emotional boost. The start of a new week means survival & opportunity! 🥰🥰🌞🥰🥰

[@winterhymnal2]

Harmonies are so good it’s almost unreal.

[@barryduff3047]

Courtney Barnett is a genius and Billy Bragg is an icon - combined played the Velvets. Perfect

[@roymiles4467]

What a pleasure to watch, Billy Bragg is like a good red wine that gets better with age and Courtney Barnett is the perfect duet match..

[@amandacooke3954]

They look like they're having such a good time - beautiful music!

[@tomkat69pc]

simply beautiful ..

[@alexpilgrim8248]

This was an instant like for me without having seen the video. Why? Cause Courtney reminded me of Lou Reed the moment I first heard her. Such a great lyricist in the same tradition.

[@blueshorecreative3146]

Lovely harmony from disparate elements. A true delight.

[@moniquedouglas2448]

Cool version. I love how much they are all enjoying doing this song.

[@richolmsted4876]

Great rendition of one of the best songs ever written

[@meglcxo]

2 of my fav artists Covering one of fav bands 💕💕💕💕💕

[@ckg3362]

Awh her smile is so cute ❤️

[@italocardoso1699]

I'LL LOVE THIS VIDEO FOREVER!! ❤❤❤

[@hugowray2938]

I have also just discovered Courtney. I'm really excited to hear something I can really identify with.

[@elmerlinden1271]

This makes me happy 💖

[@diggypop7847]

Love it !!!

[@alice-es7uv]

two of my favourite ever vocalists. beautiful.

[@gingerdude55]

Courtney is just absolutely glowing in this 💕💕💕

[@Annie-iq3hd]

God this is beautiful.

[@joshuabengry2674]

I love this song in so many ways!!!!

[@elmerlinden1271]

This proofs that she can sing. So nice.

[@patrickhawkinson6051]

I've yet to hear a duet Courtney has done with someone and not sound fantastic. Whether she's doing the spoken word stuff, or singing in harmony like this her voice is so natural and recognizable.

[@lakepipes52]

they should so do an album together.... brilliant performance

[@aeneasfrancois5636]

Well that's lifted my spirits no end. Feels like a big hug from nearest and dearest x 😉

[@stephenwyatt88]

What a lovely rendition.

[@johnl636]

What a great performance.

[@NagoyaHouseHead]

You can see on Courtney's face she's thinking ... Im singing a Lou Reed song with Billy Bragg ... Jesus !

[@marcosdavid6103]

Delicate version. Great!

[@AshokSingh-bc1zl]

Courtney singing Sunday Morning , I can die in peace now.

[@Alex-373]

this is so great

[@sandrisjansons1515]

The best cover version of VU's great song . Thanks a lot !

[@stevemeredith9022]

Thank the heavens for Billy B.

[@Kalvin5]

HELLA DOPE!! Classic Velvet Underground! Love that one guy's ukeleili bass. What a great rendition. : )

[@yodsapholwonglertwit9699]

amazing

[@poebeer2016]

love this

[@davidrodriguez9176]

Incredible!

[@sirjazz5018]

I wanted to write sth special, but... Dave Porter did it 2 months ago "Courtney's smile is a joy - her whole face lights up". I can add that smiling singing Courtney (0:40) brings a smile to my face even if I'm just reading about so serious thing as cosmos is. I remain one song which is similar during watching: Flavie Flament & Louis Bertignac, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXa2f4SkorF1g7M Courtney Barnett is my favourite singer. Does anybody suppose we'll see her in a little black dress?

[@MrArthurdog]

fabulous

[@tomgohagan]

This is so good. They look good together too!

[@leahmarie696]

Adore Courtney

[@barbarajohnston387]

My wife and I will listen to this first thing every Sunday morning!

[@greglarry11]

Sorry to hear about that Barbara.

[@markmarcelis]

love Courtney...

[@rexmundi1570]

I like Courtney's spoken whispery vocal stylings on the EPs (they give the songs an intimate and confidential quality which works well with the lyrics) but this video clip proves she is a very good singer, and I for one hope she utilises it more in future recordings. Show em you can sing Courtney!

[@peppyaitken]

i love this thanks you guys

[@ForARide]

Fun fact: Courtney Barnett covered John Cale's "Close Watch" and Billy Bragg "Fear Is A Man's Best Friend", both paying tribute to the Velvets musical mastermind.

[@santiagobenites]

Genius!

[@cjvirnig]

She totally captures her inner Lou Reed on Avant Gardener.

[@letmegoletmego]

I fear I have massively under rated Billy Bragg all my life. He's really good isn't he?

[@shaneo5436]

Yes, he really is regardless of his voice.

[@streamsandgalaxies]

These kind of artists are storytellers and social commentators; Dylan, Lenard Cohen, Neil Young....but I love their voices, lol!@@shaneo5436

[@stephencollins7515]

If you haven't, check out his work on the Mermaid Avenue series, in which he collaborated with Wilco to set Woody Guthrie's unpublished lyrics to music. It was part of this amazing treasure trove of lyrics-only songs (if memory serves, somewhere around 600) discovered by Woody's daughter in the attic after her dad passed.

[@letmegoletmego]

@@stephencollins7515 Thank you - that's a beautiful tip.

[@venderstrat]

She's gorgeous.

[@because_the_internet]

Until this very second, I never understood the appeal of Courtney Barnett and would lightly mock anyone that expressed appreciation for her talents. This is wonderful and I offer apologies for my short sightedness.

[@davidmatthews3131]

Agologies accepted and hope you enjoy other Courtney music. Her collaborations with Kurt Vile for instance.

[@spencerleech2123]

I know that mushroom smile. Great cover, beautiful artists.

[@Joel2432]

awsome!!

[@cdwood99]

I REALLY liked that.

[@eddierukidding4773]

very cool

[@hammockguy]

This is a mini acoustic bass at 1:09 ?

[@berniejaw6552]

I have never heard of Courtney before and I skipped her performance when she supported Billy's 2014 Aussie tour. I am regretting now.

[@jonthebru]

She has a few epiphanies during this performance. You can see it in her face.

[@TomMarvan]

Weed?

[@MikisewsMoments]

absolutely toasted

[@ericmackenzie123]

Ha Ha ha ha

[@texomajohn2916]

Wow, a Velvet Underground song

[@matthewcollett4181]

Wow

[@paulbishop7399]

BB!

[@omniversiddhialterdestiny]

and she would go on to write Sunday Roast !!!

[@Cibarboy]

That's a surprisingly good version.

[@Cibarboy]

Scratch the word 'surprisingly' as Courtney Barnett is a major talent. And Mr Bragg has done some worthwhile stuff.

[@mockingbirdarmada]

Barnett is the mumble rap of rock music, but is outstanding here.

[@RichGriffiths99]

flipping heck

[@barrypotter5751]

Probably the best rendition of this song I have heard they sound a bit like the springfields

[@gpetheri]

Billy is in the Hard Aches "Get Like This" film clip in a Red Dwarf T shirt....

[@gostrum1]

Ooh..I spotted a Ukulele. Niice! Maybe a Baritone. Lovely rendition Courtney & Billy

[@IanKitney1]

Mark Ferrie, what is that little fella yr playing?

[@Tanocchio]

Why is it that I love seeing a left handed guitar being played? Seems to stimulate my brain :) Of course Courtney is fun to watch anyway. Great naturally performing singer.