Rufus Wainwright - Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk

[@JustinHamstra1]

He is the true definition of underrated

[@tubeyou89119]

He himself pointed out in one interview that his sexuality prevented him from getting some big opportunities. Sad indeed. Love him still.

[@domlorayna]

couldn't agree more.

[@agustinmindful9779]

I dont believe he's underrated due to circumtances related to his sexuality, but due to lack of sensitivity of music listeners. We all need to be talented as music listeners if we want to value a good song or singers, and this is unluckily very uncommon these days. Pet Shop Boys is the same idea. Not everybody is ready to enjoy and appreciate such as amazing artists.

[@prenomnom8095]

et ? Où est le problème ?

[@thefrankonion]

I lived in the room he had at the Chelsea for nearly 8 years.

[@TodayFreedom]

After all these years this is still such a charming video. Thank God for the Internet.

[@davidbenson3931]

And especially you tube🇮🇪🙂

[@lontok2006]

I love that he sings such a dark, pleading and angry lyric to such an upbeat, energetic melody. It really nails both the defiance and the desperation. Such an incredible wordsmith, with such incredible songcraft

[@sarahk8625]

you have it!

[@proudgonzo]

Rufus is a modern-day Oscar Wilde. Cheers to you, sir.

[@agnieszkajanczak7181]

Love them both.

[@carshagify]

This song is Rufus' brilliance write large. There couldn't be a better illustration of his talent and his eccentricity, he's completely unique.

[@Weirdosaur]

The way his fingers dance across the piano keys is a song in and of itself.

[@scottallen9556]

It seems so obvious now, but the major key for the happier lyrics and the minor key for the darker ones was just simple and brilliant!

[@mrmofobrandon3490]

this man is genius and he is really underrated.

[@shaltibalti]

Not by us x

[@brandwell_]

Liking comments from the future. He’s still underrated. Oh and in the near future the president of the USA is that Pizza Hut guy.

[@mickey_moone]

Underated has its allure and appeal. It's where the dark, Joker part comes from.

[@burleq]

If this was the only performance ever captured of him or this song, it would still be one of the legendary musical experiences of all time.

[@Plottoberry]

''So please be kind if I''m a mess''... who doesn't feel like that? I love him.

[@peace4annie]

Rufus' live version of this song is on my top 10 favorite song list.

[@volkanerrgun]

It is proof that you dont really need anything else than your ability.Long live Rufus welove ❤ u round the world.Thank u for everything you ve done for music .

[@DanielleBawls]

He looks incredible in red. And I love the way his hands just kind of flirt with the piano. What a classy, classy man.

[@michaelcarmody9311]

so glad to hear him play this solo live - it's how I want to learn it. There are so my dynamics and superlatives in this: joy, desperation, longing, compulsion, self-deprecating humor, drugs, very cool rhymes - totally a cabaret piece de resistance

[@mog5331]

from the moment I heard that song for the very first time I knew it would be an all time favorite

[@andrewplayspiano1]

Love this guys piano playing. I can hear the samba in the hook (I always sway my hips when I hear that Am7-D7-Gmaj7 shuffle) and Beethoven in the bridge. A great musician. Rufus, what I would do to be your backup singer, piano player!!!!

[@brabanthallen]

+Andrew Arango I would love to do a duet with Rufus. His voice and mine have the exact same range and vibrato. I flip coins with you to sing with him.......

[@alisonparker4799]

Me too!!

[@natalevi]

I adore him

[@d09071958]

Hey, get in line! Just kiddin'!

[@bassistsattack]

He has an amazing voice even live! Just listen to this, flawless.

[@jasondoss8501]

This is probably the best version of this song I have heard. I love to hear that he has gotten better. He was always good, but listen to the fluency with which he draws us from one emotion to the next. He has a power now, that was still a fledgling ability when this song was written. Rufus is so much sexier now, and sounds so much more strong than ever.

[@wilhelmpaulm]

I remember listening to this back in college, takes me back when I was so happy and in love

[@marjoriekorson2320]

Truly amazing. I can't get enough of Rufus and Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk!!!!

[@AlexanderBecerra23]

[Lyrics] Cigarettes and chocolate milk These are just a couple of my cravings Everything it seems I like's a little bit stronger A little bit thicker, a little bit harmful for me If I should buy jellybeans Have to eat them all in just one sitting Everything it seems I like's a little bit sweeter A little bit fatter, a little bit harmful for me And then there's those other things Which for several reasons we won't mention Everything about 'em is a little bit stranger A little bit harder A little bit deadly It isn't very smart Tends to make one part So brokenhearted Sitting here remembering me Always been a shoe made for the city Go ahead accuse me of just singing about places With scrappy boys faces have general run of the town Playing with prodigal sons Takes a lot of sentimental Valiums Can't expect the world to be your Raggedy Andy While running on empty you little old doll with a frown You got to keep in the game Retaining mystique while facing forward I suggest a reading of a Lesson in Tightropes Or Surfing Your High Hopes or Adios, Kansas It isn't very smart Tends to make one part So brokenhearted Still there's not a show on my back Holes or a friendly intervention I'm just a little bit heiress, a little bit Irish A little bit Tower of Pisa Whenever I see ya So please be kind if I'm a mess Cigarettes and chocolate milk Cigarettes and chocolate milk

[@mugimesh]

Much better than the recording, truly amazing performance.

[@TheCurrey]

I love, love this song. Rufus, you make my world clearer when I listen to this song and your work. Bless.

[@isaline1540]

On s'en lasse pas d'écouter et de le regarder!

[@LindaMandel543]

Rufus are best from the best singers in the all world!😍

[@macios-wb9ch]

Listen to Freddie Mercury

[@coastalification]

so very talented

[@milafarras]

F fascinating. Rufus is the most complete artist ever. period.

[@JoshDisher]

It's not very often a songs a classic before most people have even heard it. Caught him by accident (touring with Tori Amos)at The Fox in St Louis back in the late 90's... Blown away.

[@thekwekwe7478]

One of my favorite songs of all time, thank you!

[@tubeyou89119]

The first time I heard about him and listened to his live performance was when he opened a Sting's concert in Las Vegas almost 20 years ago. He sang this exact song and wore a red shirt like here (maybe the same one). I became a fan during that song because the whole thing was so beautiful... Still love this performance to this day... Thank you for uploading.

[@Jim382]

My partner and I had the privilege to see him in concert in our town (Harrisburg, PA) two weeks ago. Fantastic! Charming, brilliant pianist composer and lyricist, and very funny! Opening act was his Aunt..Sloan Wainwright. They rocked the audience!

[@6167Steve]

I have listening to Rufus for the last 2 hours to prepare to go see him with my girlfriend fairly soon. The man is very talented. Great songs and in this day and age all credit to what he does. His voice is a bit too pretty if one has prefers a Springsteen or Seger but that is my only quibble. Rufus will have a long and great career.

[@ofaDyingStar]

He's the second artist I've come across who can sing amazingly, and who has a lisp. Lacey, the lead singer of Flyleaf, has one too. And both of them are amazing singers. I seriously adore this guy, his voice is gorgeous.

[@katerinkot]

oh, what a gentle dear soul.

[@daanwd]

Actually, that is a reason why it's so perfectly in pitch :), no tensions wheresoever caused by articulation (e.g.). Good study example for vocalists!

[@Press1ToParty]

He's purely amazing, I mean...its hard to find artists that sound just like they do on records...and he's one that does. Also, his music is just so captivating. His music is so mild, and its a good artist to have in your collection.

[@paulgoogol2652]

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[@LULUBELLEIII]

When Rufus was born, father Loudon Wainwright III wrote 'Rufus Is A Tit Man'. Never has a song been less prophetic. This song is fucking incredible! Thanks for posting ;-)

[@scottallen9556]

This guy has two musicians habitating his brain! Fucking awesome genius!

[@guacamole812]

Ahhhh he's so talented

[@Rosalee2424]

I love this song ... such a beautiful voice, he does it all so effortlessly. Love Rufus :)

[@JustHarryOBrien]

Here annually to watch this art. Such craft, talent and beauty.

[@AphroditesPistol]

I can't believe this song exists, but I'm also very happy about it I'm so inlove

[@ilanbialous4372]

Amazing performance Great song wonderful piano BRAVO

[@rodpeyton]

If I could sing and play like that, I would never do anything for the rest of my life.

[@JulietsMama]

I've always loved this song. What a perfect performance......wonderfully and very well done!!!!

[@tye385narf21]

one of the only artist that could do something live and have it sound this close to an album version! Rufus is Epic.

[@celestialsam]

I completely agree with you. And Hallelujah was the very first song I ever heard him sing. So beautiful.

[@catalinabusla1151]

The most brilliant composer,performer in the world! Amazing Gorgeous Rufus! Greetings from Italy! Sei adorabile

[@richandemily]

He has the most peculiar way of singing and I think its why I like him so much...this man is incredible. If you have not seen it you have to watch Hallelujah..it will bring you to tears.

[@Squeaky1423]

I ADORE this song! It's my favorite, the one that got me hooked on Rufus...

[@AshRichardsMusic]

He is adorable. I absolutely love the lyrics and the melody has me singing his tune all day!!

[@suzeaa]

He's such a gorgeous and talented little monster, isn't he? Live long and be happy, Rufus.

[@mrs.laceycrandall5294]

I absolutely love his voice...

[@davidlee6720]

well done Rufus, brave to take it on , well done, good job, love all your own work as well. You are a true artist -

[@vekacity]

I love him. I'm always between meloncholy and extreme happiness when I listen to him sing. It's a mixture of extreme emotions, and I think that's what makes him unlike anybody else.

[@kylakapuso]

I saw him alive two times but everytime i see him i want to see more and more. His voice is unique. His songs are fantastic. Love you

[@liavav]

can't get enough of rufus!!! he's so cute in this video, his face is as red as his shirt!!! looove him!!!!

[@exodus664]

2008, sitting on a terrace somewhere in Rajasthan making folk people listen to this, to today revisiting that day. It's etched in my memory. oh how we grow up from 21 to 31. F-

[@vaynethenighthunter2065]

OH HIMYM PLS COME BACK TO MY LIFE!!!!

[@sandrinecassini7711]

He is pure brilliance

[@addnamehere]

I saw him in concert a few nights ago knowing nothing about his music. I was blown away and wish I had known him beforehand.

[@lontok2006]

An incredible performance of an incredible song. The lyrics give me goosebumps.

[@danielHL824]

I like the way he's humming during the piano solo :) Seems like passionate playing...

[@redrosegrave]

I envy how he can play like that and sing like that at the same time. I LOVE this song. XD It's brilliant. I give it 5 stars.

[@Whatsthedealman]

great melodies! this song hooked me the first time i heard it. i bought the album the same day.

[@scorpiomonet]

this is one of my favoite songs ever, by any artist! Hes so good in concert and a totaly sweet and down to eath person if you ever get the great fortune of meeting him!

[@isaline1540]

Ses mains qui courent sur le piano c'est magnifique 💖 superbe 👍

[@rufuswainwright8711]

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[@deaniewood5446]

It's so beautiful that he & his husband had Leonard Cohen's daughter carry their baby! I love Rufus!

[@poppyseed890]

Actually, it's not really their baby, Viva is mostly living with her mother, Jorn is "only" "deputy dad" as Rufus called him...

[@drumttocs8]

...and here I was thinking I needed to work on my diction, pitch, and tone to be a successful singer... thanks for proving me wrong, Mr. Wainwright.

[@PT4BB]

His hair is great. I'm jealous. He's all around amazing

[@DigitalUniverseReviews]

WOW! I'm so glad i found your music its .... Words wont do it justice. It moves me, engages me, and causes feelings. All that music should do to you... Your really great. Thank you for the music

[@princessmorticia]

The first time I ever heard Rufus, he opened for Tori Amos (back in 2001) he was phenomenal, and I have loved him ever since. he's a great live performer

[@Lady1216]

[@leonardoclaudino108]

Came across this song at a local Starbucks. Wow.

[@jhelbling100]

this is only song my son, now almost 7, would calm down to when he was a baby. he claims he doesn't remember it, but i beg to differ. thanks rufus for making our long drives to the beach a tad more bearable way back when.

[@MusicMadness86]

i found this video about 2 years ago and therefore found rufus. now i'm completely obsessed with his music and i'm seeing him next month! can't wait!

[@michelejusko]

This song totally rocks! How can you not love it...

[@wentsel]

Rufus... so many years later and I still remember the exact time I heard you play this live, my very first time hearing you, I think very early on, your first time live on NPR. My life changed. I felt like I had discovered a new continent. You are epic. So glad for your happiness now.

[@Thunder_Shark]

I first discovered this song on a rainy day, sitting in traffic. Totally put me in the right mood!! haha!

[@8000Christopher]

Rufus and the piano,,,,,,, soooooo great !!!!!!!

[@flavaflavs]

One of my all time favourite songs! And the piano in it is flawless. One of life's simplest pleasures...:)

[@suzeaa]

I love the joy he puts into this performance. He really is a talented little monster! One of the best ever.

[@XtremePlaying007]

The piano in this song is amazing!! He is so awesome!!

[@voladora92]

I LOVE THIS SONG! SO BROKENHEARTED!

[@Kekszolo000]

when i was younger i wrote a book about a guy, who i loved, but it was hopeless (the book is awful!!) and meanwhile i have been writting, i was listening this song without break! :) since thats time , its my favorit song...always remembering me: never leave yourself! thanks Rufus! :)

[@carlos002nz]

A great voice and it was great too the fact of listening to him in Salamanca, SPAIN, while he was wearing like a bullfighter!!!. This is a land of bulls. That's sensibility and sense of humor. I appreciate him. Thanks so much. The sound is very good. Have a nice day.

[@poppyseed890]

should have dominated the last 15 years!! (musically ;-)

[@wenikisaro]

I love Rufus' music! what a storyteller

[@wwonka52]

i learned of rufus on my sattlite radio and he's performingnearby next month ..YES!! I'm There ...

[@Lucem2]

This is what a call an ARTIST

[@frankiesusnak6719]

a work of heart .....and art

[@listenupkids]

Oh. My. God. I might have cried a little because of how perfect and deep it is.

[@georgehoughton1497]

Coming back to this every couple of years is always like climbing back into the perfect temperature bath

[@bimba1973]

Love Rufus like a fantastic Artist... and like a handsom Man :) I am proud-to-be gay from Poland; proud thanks to Rufus, too. I was at Your concert in Warsaw'08 and will be this year !!!

[@LucasPenido]

Rufus always gives his all when playing a song..he shows an excitement as if it was the first time he was performing it! AMAZING!!!

[@goasmirt9419]

Came here for some nostalgia :) he's one great artist !

[@CHEKIExoxo]

Wow he is so amazing. Some people just can't pull off the whole performing on stage and sounding just as good as on the cd. That's something shortstack and owl city could never do. Great voice and such a good song !!! :) x

[@JessLaRizzle]

superb. superb. superb. this song makes me giddy with joy.

[@lucianabornisacci2588]

Non mi stanco mai di vedere e rivedere questo video! 💙

[@zorz3489]

Anche io hahah

[@lucianabornisacci2588]

@@zorz3489 😙 ❤