'Saw him in concert last night. Wonderful. Thanks, Ron and band. They are touring the UK in May 2017. Please support this artist. Buy his CD's and vinyl, go to his concerts. The music business is such that Ron still struggles a bit financially. He just moved away from Toronto, as he couldn't afford to live there anymore, after 10 years enjoying life there. Something so wrong with that picture. The man has so much talent.
@BrianthatiscalledBrian7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's too bad for sure. And..I think he said 30 years. Stratford is pretty great though. :)
@madeleinehague6487 жыл бұрын
Stratford is lovely. I think Ron and Colleen will really love it. He already has received welcomes from new neighbours, including Cynthia Dale who dropped by with flowers. (Mrs. Peter Mansbridge)
@RC-fw6ws7 жыл бұрын
Madeleine Hague such a shame that this fantastic singer and guitarist struggles, especially when you see what type of thing dominates the music business these days.
@borderlord6 жыл бұрын
I think he does ok financially...I think his fans do buy rather than download,he sells out theatres all around the world once a year,and his Songbook should be a hell of a pension if some of the Hit parade singers delve into it! I heard him say he felt a bit out of sorts in the city,going into bars where he didn't know anyone anymore...but that happens to all of us if we live long enough,things change and people move on...I thought it was his wife that wanted to leave Toronto most though!
@dr.reidsheftalltruthinscie20074 жыл бұрын
This guy struggles financially? What a travesty. This song is off the charts quality. The performance and the song itself should be able to make a career.
@Alsatiagent-zu1rxКүн бұрын
Extraordinary talents do not always become rich persons. Mr. Sexsmith gets along. It's not a sad thing. Perhaps some day his tunes will be covered by a great big pop star. I hope it will be within his lifetime.
@foofoorab10 жыл бұрын
In time to come, people will look back and say that he was one of the best that this world produced, not just Canada. How is it possible that only when he sings it, no one else, not Feist or any other cover can make a grown man get a lump in his throat. Of course we're not talking about me, its my 'friend' that gets all emotional.
@georgelorimer63359 жыл бұрын
*Something in my eye
@YanuarBaihaqi9 жыл бұрын
crybabies. *sob
@smolderingtitan7 жыл бұрын
'my friend' gets all emotional too...
@wimpers6 жыл бұрын
I do like Curtis Stigers' cover! May any cover from colleagues make Ron's talent more known!
@sulkygrrl8 жыл бұрын
"This loneliness, few can bear it" Those lyrics just go straight to the heart and stay there.
@KingPhoey8 жыл бұрын
"Maybe your just acting tough. Maybe you're just not man enough." Gets me every time.
@masomenos4599 Жыл бұрын
@@KingPhoey "Why so sacred, why so serious?"
@MahatMagandi935 жыл бұрын
Beyond the brilliance of the song itself, what warms my heart is reading these comments and learning how many others out there also recognize the genius in Ron's oeuvre and this song in particular.
@Mercyme572 жыл бұрын
I come back to this song and this performance of it quite regularly. The subtle recognition he gets from his fellow artists and how they are obviously touched by this rendition is testimony in itself of its power and the timeless truth of the lyrics….Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼
@milsub597 жыл бұрын
A modern masterpiece. Such depth and power. The lyrics poignant , evocative and heart wrenching. The next time someone bangs on about Ed Sheeran, show them this.
@amyrourke565 жыл бұрын
Too right !
@KevKavanagh3 жыл бұрын
@@amyrourke56 I second that emotion!
@amyrourke563 жыл бұрын
Also ~ I barely know what an Ed Sheeran is ! Saw Ron Sexsmith @ a small venue in Katoomba ~ Australia. He congratulated our town on NOT having a starbucks !!! Yay Ron. Any song from the album Blue Boy is divine.
@SparrowStockwell8 жыл бұрын
What a deeply affecting voice. So real, so lovely, so pure. What beauty. Viscerally moving.
@paulwilson35212 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@recyclerking1 Жыл бұрын
21st century Paul McCartney singing songs we all feel but for some reason cant express on our one .
@scottarcher911810 жыл бұрын
Its an understatement for me to say its a great song there is no way to rate it. Its pure and its from the soul and any of us that hear this should consider ourselves lucky. Its refreshing to know that there is people like this in our world.
@standardlampshade973111 жыл бұрын
love how bowled over Fran Healy seems listening to him play this song. Ron is incredible. Heart wrenching
@johndillon6859 Жыл бұрын
I've come to the conclusion that Ron Sexsmith is the single most talented songwriter on the planet. His ear for melody is quite astonishing.
@gpw203 Жыл бұрын
Secret heart What are you made of? What are you so afraid of? Could it be three simple words? Or the fear of being overheard? What's wrong? Let her in on your secret heart Secret heart Why so mysterious? Why so sacred, why so serious? Maybe you're just acting tough Maybe you're just not man enough What's wrong? Let her in on your secret heart This very secret you're trying to conceal Is the very same one you're dying to reveal Go tell her how you feel Secret heart Come out and share it This loneliness, few can bear it Could it have something to do with Admitting that you just can't go through it alone? Let her in on your secret What's wrong, oh? Let her in on your secret heart Your secret heart
@joehayward87 жыл бұрын
Saw him on Sunday in Manchester...amazing!!.This clip got me into his music as I stumbled over this programme a few years ago. .Great to see two fellow musicians on stage being so obviously moved by this mans musical genius.
@habcast397811 ай бұрын
Masterpiece.
@johndillon68592 ай бұрын
The man is an all out fucking genius.
@Chipster9718 жыл бұрын
Pleasantly surprised to hear this song again at the end of 'The A Word'
@deanscarrow1523 Жыл бұрын
A superb entertainer with the voice of an angel.
@GerryScullion12 жыл бұрын
Is it just me but every time I see Ron being watched by other artists, they are always in "awe" if his writing ability. Fran is an amazing writer, but not many can hold a candle to Ron Sexsmith - including Fran. Ron is honestly one of the best writers out there doing it now. It's a privilege to have him in our generation and it's all of our responsibility as fans of Sexsmith to help spread the word of his music....
@RedClayFH5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous song by a songwriting genius but still the message is simple.
@AnyoneCanSee2 жыл бұрын
Can't believe I'm just discovering him. He is incredible. Although suffering from depression so perhaps I should not listen.
@shay08060611 жыл бұрын
I've heard of Ron Sexsmith for a while and, foolishly, never really gave him a listen. The songs from this session are stunning but this song has just done it. Me and Ron's back catalogue are gonna be getting intimate very soon. Beautiful song
@humanonearth16 жыл бұрын
What fills me with hope is the face of the peer musicians looking at Ron not with competitive contempt, but instead with admiration and a connection that in some mystical way his expression is intrinsically connected to them, and to us all.
@user-kg6bm5nz6k6 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm from J apan! 20years ago, My sis got Secret heart song❗️ I really LOVE this song, I used to listen This LOVELY song ❤️ When I was listening 、Ron work at post office. 20 yearspast, For few months I try to remind his name ,B ecause I really want listen this song‼️ Tonight I fimally found your song‼️‼️ Im soooo HAPPY💖
@shinjitamadou6313 жыл бұрын
Happy for you friend
@macasif81257 жыл бұрын
The X-Files Season 10 Episode 05 brought me here... Awesome song..
@petewoodroffemusic7 ай бұрын
Breathtaking version of one thee most beautiful and sophisticated songs ever written!!! Pete Woodroffe Music UK
@timjmoran11 жыл бұрын
wow. what a performance. One of the best songs EVER about being vulnerable- sung by one of our best singers , ever. Amazing. Ron should be a superstar.
@whalestail195511 жыл бұрын
It's like an unanticipated gift. The music that comes out of such a vessel. Not since Roy Orbison have I been so surprised at the sheer beauty of it.
@Carmen-sx1gk3 жыл бұрын
Love love love Ron Sexsmith’s music! He is so amazing. His voice just reaches in you and touches your heart. Such a great song thank Ron
@deanscarrow1523 Жыл бұрын
There are performers that sing words, and there are singers that perform heart surgery. I always feel broken at the finale of his ballads, but I always feel better and lighter than before. The wounds always heal with the music of Ron Sexsmith.
@MultiverseAndy2 жыл бұрын
The song that told me that this is the best Canadian singer songwriter of the 21st-century
@ProfDrDrN03 жыл бұрын
a timeless masterpiece. simple and true. not one word is missing or unnecessary. to write such pure and simple poetry, all extractions and barriers between his feelings and his mind must have evaporated. these songs come from some other place, but if you're gifted and working on your craft, you can tap into them.
@steverose197710 ай бұрын
Beautiful.
@Baci3022 жыл бұрын
Ron's songs cut deep into our souls. Terrific songwriter/singer/guitarist.
@OBrienBlue1710 жыл бұрын
He is one of the most under-rated singer songwriters/musicians of this generation! His music is beauty to the ears!!
@mc62053 ай бұрын
Ron on ehkä suurin äänen käyttäjä mitä koskaan tulee. Kiitos ja lopputulemalle siitos.
@JohnKarpowicz03016112 жыл бұрын
One of the best fucking songs ever written! .... Beautiful! a work of pure art !
@Dieselsdog310 жыл бұрын
I am a naturalized Canadian and it makes me Proud to think of myself as a fellow Canadian. His writing is like nobody else, his guitar skills I strive to emulate and I am formally asking him to follow James Taylor's example and teach us mear mortals how to play this fantastic music himself.
@mariahaywood67558 жыл бұрын
loved that song so was so appropriate on the a_word. can't stop playing it now, lyrics are so beautiful.
@BretHazlett6 ай бұрын
Breaks MY FUCKING HEART EVERY TIME! In the car kids singing! Fuuuckkkk! Love you! Apologies.
@moloscwartson6 жыл бұрын
I have no idea why I ALWAYS cry when I hear it song. I have no idea where it takes me that makes me so emotional. I don't think I miss anyone that much that's not in my life right now.
@Eyeinthesky20127 жыл бұрын
Pure gold.
@stevedyer1206 жыл бұрын
Makes me cry everytime I watch it
@TheChilternEHT Жыл бұрын
Brilliance...
@ric552 жыл бұрын
Not only a great songsmith, a great singer, but a brilliant guitar player as well. Profound thanks to the wonderful friend who sent me here.
@jazz1857 жыл бұрын
Great song... Check Fran Healey's face.. Respect.
@s.sh.44422 жыл бұрын
I love this song so much and also "someday somehow" that's my favourite and of course love shine
@GeorgePlaten13 жыл бұрын
Still the most beautiful song I have ever heard, lumpy throat every time.
@jacquismith3277 Жыл бұрын
This is beautiful. Well done, Ron. A great performance. Thank you.
@anais437 жыл бұрын
Love this song..my husband sang this to me...he was another amazing Canadian ~
@anais433 жыл бұрын
@Paul In Kyushu I did..in 2015.
@anais433 жыл бұрын
@Paul In Kyushu ..thank you.
@tsopuaifa7 жыл бұрын
Such presence! Wow! That is a great song for sure and here Ron dresses it in a beautiful sensitive vocal that took my breath away. Life is worth living.
@janiceward20888 жыл бұрын
A.word thanks for the reminder...brilliant song..!.underrated artist...
@suesavage88198 жыл бұрын
Just heard this song on the A word hadn't heard it before, it's brilliant
@lewpmonkey12 жыл бұрын
BEST song ever, you can "feel" the meaning...
@gurnygub7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song and voice. He is a class act.
@fatfloss10 жыл бұрын
I agree with Gerry. The other two are very good but they realise collectively I reckon that the guy in the middle is definitely a cut above. He probably doesn't have the song writing formula of Gouldman or the song writing hook of Healey but his artistry is beyond that which each of them together could ever achieve.
@Cupidville7 жыл бұрын
Treasured songwriters A masterpiece
@romulosillva6730 Жыл бұрын
Simplismente linda essa musica me encanto e me emociono o cara é demais, sem palavras ron pelo pouco que conheço dele só de ouvido já seu que é um dos poucos que me faz toda a música e de forma tão intensa ao mesmo tempo suave obrigado ron pelas músicas
@marcustongue1234 жыл бұрын
Fran Healy looking at him at the start of the video like who brought this guy along?! Blown away. Also always watching chords.. such an underrated guitar player is Ron.
@kevinharvey659110 жыл бұрын
I want to here this over and over.
@lorraineclark77719 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@Fergie1Lizzie28 жыл бұрын
I love this song... What a talent.
@marceloravelotroiano8880 Жыл бұрын
What a great song!
@SandyStrat13 жыл бұрын
I'd give my right arm to have written that song. Ron is the man.
@EmilyCoulstonmusic10 жыл бұрын
Hey everyone! I finally covered this song after watching this video soo many times and after moving to Toronto- I thought I should do it in honour of Ron Sexsmith and Feist- two of the best Torontonians. Let me know what you think! :) Secret Heart - Ron Sexsmith/Feist (cover)
@shvl-hd54596 жыл бұрын
These guys are awestruck.
@chriswhitt66182 жыл бұрын
Stunning ✌️💟🎶🎄☃️👌
@alanhowell36464 жыл бұрын
Spectacular
@TheChilternEHT Жыл бұрын
Genius-+performance.
@creaner7111 жыл бұрын
Beautiful...Just Beautiful
@jeffreyc.mcandrew89118 жыл бұрын
Outstanding words and music.
@Resenbrink4 жыл бұрын
such a beautiful performance
@SuperSparkyMark112 жыл бұрын
Pure magic.
@594marco12 жыл бұрын
great song, great artist!
@helaineberman92214 жыл бұрын
Love his voice!
@BrianthatiscalledBrian4 жыл бұрын
I just read there will be a new album on April 17. 🙂
@rayzalcazar82048 жыл бұрын
so loving it
@janiceward21696 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. !!!
@humanonearth17 жыл бұрын
How to write songs. By Ron Sexsmith.
@paulglitcher20334 жыл бұрын
He's one of those people who simply could never, in a million years, have done anything else.
@keithbroomhead1018 жыл бұрын
and me I England March 8 what an uplifting song wonderful
@charlesdoherty98794 жыл бұрын
Fabulous song 👍
@StaffsTransport3 жыл бұрын
Best version.
@williamrichardsully88283 жыл бұрын
Brilliant reminds me of Richard hawley
@neilwilson57852 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that KZbin put an Amy Winehouse video forward as a reault of this one.
@starjasper11 жыл бұрын
Wonderful song. I heard a 12 year old girl named BILLIE TWEDDLE from the U.K. cover this song here on youtube. She is amazing. If it weren't for her I never would have discovered Ron Sexsmith. And I'm from Canada just like Ron. Go figure. Thank you Billie Tweddle. Any one who is impressed with real talent should check out Billie's songs here on youtube. I promise you won't be dissapointed. She even has a couple she wrote herself that are incredible.
@biondipepe3 жыл бұрын
terrific!!!
@lingsbord48059 жыл бұрын
stunning
@robinsam83318 жыл бұрын
Secret heart, great song, ademas suena en el episodio 5 de la temporada 10, de los expedientes secretos X
@haroldwalton9324 жыл бұрын
magnificent
@Keepbuyingmusic3 жыл бұрын
Sheer Beauty.
@nonimcguire70469 жыл бұрын
just watched him on tv very interesting
@L0U1SE3 ай бұрын
❤️
@wnewfmer4 жыл бұрын
Raul Malo also does a beautiful version of this song...
@barvas428 жыл бұрын
christ how good is this ,,mabey not the greatest singing voice but the lyrics jeez just so good
@thomasgrimes66368 жыл бұрын
Not the greatest singing voice?/ seriously??
@annimcphee1238 жыл бұрын
Dude u are INSANE. Canadas finest SINGER - SONGWRITER. Ron Sexsmith could sing the phone book and I would pay all day. Perfection ~
@thomasgrimes66367 жыл бұрын
Agreed ...very underated .. no gimmicks or dancing girls to distract .. just a guy singing his song .. brilliant .. not enough of his like these days
@haalandoates7 жыл бұрын
He has an amazing voice, what was Barvas42 listening too.....not this obviously
@song4night7 жыл бұрын
the guy puts dylan to shame!
@oldboy2298 жыл бұрын
rock solid
@mamoran3 жыл бұрын
Graham Gouldman knows a great writer when he hears one.
@jbrown081001 Жыл бұрын
A whole buncha probably god placed him right in the goddamned middle of us to listen and learn.
@beatriznanotilla93333 жыл бұрын
We can help each other. No panic.Follow your heart, please
@alev984310 жыл бұрын
thank u
@markcrawford65982 жыл бұрын
Follow Ron's twitterfeed If you are a dad You will go in suspicious and come out glad