Rufus Wainwright: My Life in Songs

Before the pandemic hit, Rufus Wainwright came by Rolling Stone’s New York office to reflect on his life in music, as seen through a selection of his greatest songs. “We’re here today to peruse my artistic output,” he says, “and figure out what’s behind the parade.”
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[@BillBene67]

As a straight man, I want to call out how uber important is is for a man like Rufus to share his message. Whether you're straight, gay, sideways, purple or orange, live your life at peace people Big fan of Rufus and his messages

[@rblfrmthewstdwn]

The most important musician of our time. Or at least the only one that matters. Viva Rufus!

[@Lena-uh3ky]

love him to pieces. bothers me to know that sexual orientation is still something oh boy still so much to do

[@CarrotFlowers421]

I love the “pun” of Viva 😊

[@CarrotFlowers421]

His self awareness really saved his life. Like his mother said, Rufus was too ambitious and had too many plans for his own future to let his life be squandered with drugs. She knew he would find a way out of it and she was right. I just love his personality, he’s so wise.

[@TinyEpics]

Rufus: I think I chose good... *devlish laugh* Love you, Rufus. You were a big part of my life when I listened to you as a teen in Texas and as I grew up and saw you in SF, London and Berlin (three cities I am lucky to say I have lived in). Great piece Rolling Stone! I learned things I never knew and this interview deepened my affection for those songs. -Lance

[@janespear243]

And you’re aging so well. My son came out when he was 14. He’s 43 now. I’d known since he was about 4 so I was relieved when he was finally true to himself.

[@alvarc3675]

"i wanna be part of the solution". Boy, you accomplished that. Still the most underrated artist from the last 30 years. Those of us who had the chance to stumble upon your music will be forever grateful.

[@tinaperez7393]

The legendary Rufus Wainwright. Creates and performs music like no one else and it's just so magical and rich and sublime and just nothing but superlatives. LOVE YOU, RUFUS. ♥️💕♥️💕♥️💕

[@missichristensen3275]

Phenomenal and elegant speaker

[@everettyoung9325]

I have not been a huge fan. His talent is undeniable, but I haven’t loved his voice. I clicked on this interview to see whether his speaking voice sounded like his singing voice. this interview makes me really like him-even his voice.

[@broadwaycakes]

My biggest inspiration.

[@catalinabusla1151]

Fabulous Rufus! Legendary

[@countingcoup]

The dust has settled, and now the fragrance of the bloom permeates...

[@indiesindie1984]

RW is such a beautiful song writer and musician 💖

[@flannerymonaghan-morris4825]

Rufus seems like such a sweet, down to earth guy!

[@clararodriguez-chaves6612]

Thank you soooo much for this wonderful video of the AMAZING Rufus!!!💯🔝👌👏💥🔥⚡🎹🎶🎵

[@kerriarista]

The best male voice ever.

[@fastfoodreviewcoffeeandelv9470]

I love your voice Rufus ❤️

[@julianaortiz1350]

Love you Rufus

[@indiabliss]

There is something very beautiful about this man

[@Lena-uh3ky]

really ... (I think he need motherly hugs)

[@charlieboy1087]

His humility and talent

[@Hithere2002]

He is gorgeous and so classy….and that voice‼️‼️‼️‼️as a woman I appreciate beautiful men despite their orientation.

[@catalinabusla1151]

Il talento di Rufus è geniale! La sua risata contagiosa! Thank you Amazing Rufus

[@sandrablessing1280]

I love you, Rufus and I'm straight!

[@debrasimms716]

Quite amazing to hear the honest truth about that cute talented guy who you never imagined could be gay or any other thing that he says he is or is not. I still love him for the first thing he is, A HUMAN BEING!🌎🚴‍♀️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 PS;gotta love his HONESTY😘 Take care now everyone

[@anthonywaddell6194]

I hope he finds a rekindling of appreciation in contemporary culture

[@xo5042]

sweet, thoughtful....

[@Hithere2002]

For an American person, he is so real……and authentic.

[@laurencelebacq4294]

❤

[@sadem1045]

2:15 Idk, I think Jeff Buckley and Kurt Cobain had some Queer vibes going on. I also see a lot of similarities between Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright when it comes to their music. Anyway, we lost both Buckley and Kurt Cobain too young. I wish we could hear how those men could have evolved in their music.

[@frankuijens8059]

What is the ****** between Rufus and Loudon?

[@nigeldalebisram]

Boy we are getting old and grey...! Hahaha

[@Hithere2002]

Still a gorgeous man who gets more handsome as he matures

[@Hithere2002]

He is Wayyyyyy more handsome than you Nigel, ……nasty comment. If u can’t be nice, shut up

[@angiej9414]

first

[@sumedhhhh]

Ok