Suzanne Vega-Luka (Songwriter's Circle)

[@hoyageorge]

This song needs to be in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Perfection.

[@WareBare]

Always makes me cry

[@Hutch118000]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written about a most horrible subject. Stunning song.

[@philiplyndhurst2326]

It's vital to confront horrible subjects with beauty. The contrast makes the protest more powerful. Also the most dreadful injustices sometimes only come to our attention because of a moving and thought provoking lyric.

[@chrisstevens8291]

Agree shes very talented

[@dalecaswell4217]

Probably isn't a better way to cast the voice of an innocent, defenseless girl. Who doesn't get to speak for herself while her innocence still lasts.

[@PoshLifeforME]

She sings the short story to perfection.

[@neilhayes8698]

Stumbled acrossed this beauty and the songwriters circle.quality version of an 80s classic

[@vegas2004]

Her voice has always been absolute perfection. This is beautiful.

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

Christ man that is the same vocals from the 80's and she has not changed her looks that much, man she has not aged that much at all. All she is missing is that black hat from the Luca Video and it's back to the 80's. Awesome and perfect!!!

[@marcob4630]

She is still wonderful !

[@Tommyweeziy]

blew my mind just now, picking up the old guitar again. when this song came out back in '87 i was just born

[@GetsumJ]

I have no idea why but at 53, this is still one of my favorite songs.

[@ChrisHayworth100]

Because it's a great song, just a shame that it's such a sad subject. That's life I guess.

[@GetsumJ]

@@ChrisHayworth100 - yes it is.

[@hoyageorge]

I realize that we're just about the same age (I'm a month from being 63, and since you wrote this eight ears ago, you're either 61 or 62 now, so I can totally relate. This song remains in my Top 10 Songs of All Time list, where it's been since the song first came out. It's perfection.

[@zefolantar]

Amazing performance. Always loved this song. Never gets old. Bravo!

[@vincentthompson1608]

Painful Powerful story told Beautifully.

[@ThePaulari]

Classic lyrics, amazing melody. Her dynamics are subtle even within the same small phrase. And she just gets more beautiful.

[@stevecavagan4259]

Absolutely superb.

[@jackmitchell4554]

Like Janis Ians "at seventeen" this is such a remarkable taste of reality. Incredible artist with an incredible insight! She sort of melted Loudon, unintentionally, but it happens just the same :)

[@Andy-mb4tj]

simply beautiful

[@farmfarmdorrie]

Amazing performance. Such a simple, catchy, lovely song... with such depth. Gut punch delivered.

[@maricarmenmalcolm]

AWESOME THIS SONG WONDERFUL SINGER SUZANNE VEGA I ENJOY VERY MUCH THANKYOU ONCE AGAIN MY DEAR BEAUTIFUL FRIEND PAUL WHITE MESMERISING MOMENTS PAUSE FOR THOUGHT !!! BRAVOOO XD MUAH MUAH XXXXXXX

[@SanjooKusuriyacho]

As we realize the meaning of this song's lylics in advance, such purely acoustic performance gives us much deeper impact. It's really really impressed one for me !!

[@andyjett]

Amazing!!!

[@jodd409]

Suzanne's voice is better than ever.

[@lillyandruben]

Stunning

[@earlweir573]

I always loved that song and still do in 2017

[@КымбатРамазанова-з2ы]

Is this great song I like Suzanne Vega and songs Luka. I from in Kazakhstan cantry I learning Englesh launghich I like American People

[@berndjenter4005]

Perhaps not all americans are so nice ?!

[@nnyke100]

Maravillosa Suzanne, inspiracion para mi

[@PourLaLiberte1]

@chandin69 It's about child abuse. Suzanne later said that although it was originally written about a young boy being beaten, she sees it as being anti-abuse in general.

[@stevabus]

Awesome!!!!!!!

[@BrunoG03-Vichy]

Richard Thompson appreciate... and so do I.

[@rodsreel]

Powerful and timeless delivered with the correct attitude and skill.

[@cabarlahh]

I loved her on Sessions at West 54th too...such a beautiful voice :)

[@TheRobbs]

Brilliant!!

[@JohnKarpowicz030161]

Beautiful !

[@angiefav1847]

Wonderful

[@pete5534]

Stunningly naked. It matters not, full production or stripped down the writing and delivery have the same effect.

[@mylenejosselin8647]

Merci 🌹🎀🌹🌹

[@ДимаПалем-п5р]

Nice!!!

[@mistaonemilustar]

Wow 😮

[@elhiasdacova7037]

i love you suzanne !!!

[@tsgeisel]

I feel sorry for Loudon Wainwright III who had to follow that up.

[@Kairtay]

What she said before she started singing the song,who can answer me i did not understand the words. I learn English ,she began to speak quickly i did not understand i would like to know the translation.

[@JoeClarksingersongwr]

very nice singing too !

[@乳倹こやま]

26/5000 I will listen again and again Over the years, songs asking my soul

[@marguitvaldez4792]

She said that, Dirty Boulevard comes to mind.

[@worthtech3249]

That's how you mike Suzanne Vega!

[@marcob4630]

This wonderful-meaningful song still remains her highlight! She's a wonderful artist: Suzanne is the American parallel to the English Dido : both are very classy and also truly gifted artists, singer and songwriters.

[@paulockenden4278]

Thompson and Wainwright in the presence of greatness

[@folkiebassplayer7366]

It's only opinions, but some might say that of the three, she is the one in the presence of greatness (though she is pretty good)

[@Floridafisherman5000]

I've seen her live. Better live than her recordings!! I mean that as a compliment to this most underated talented woman!!

[@krossbowKerry]

!Wow!!!!!!!!!!

[@huskvarsm]

i agree real life in under 3 mins perfect

[@geburahsworld2050]

Great post!

[@JoeClarksingersongwr]

stoping by nice song

[@1222-v6k]

I would love to hear her do something with Martha Wainwright.

[@mylenejosselin8647]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@danielrodrigues9453]

beatifull woman

[@macfeoffensivemacflatearth9887]

I heard you the first time on kbco boulder colorado, thought you were beutiful

[@kerrgal]

@chandin69 The song is written from the point of view of the child who is being physically abused. "they only hit until you cry"

[@ИльгАббасов]

Самая лучшая самая любимая самая красивая

[@sandraratier7543]

💕🥰😘👏👏👏

[@stoneblue1795]

Oh sweet Suzy V.

[@mooseven]

No-one could've followed that up if they were going to do a heartfelt ballad or something. Vega's unbeatable in that field. Loudon's style is so different, though, that there wouldn't be a problem.

[@Jamhot1]

Beautuful but so sad.

[@tadsy]

Yes and No, and I know what you mean ,(I play music well enough to comment......) however, if you look in her (Suzanne's) eyes, when Loudon is playing 'House' the same night, she shows the respect of a fellow artist, Suzanne joins in the chorus, supports and shares the piece of art. If you listen to his words later that night, he states clearly that he was very pleased to play beside her, as I think I would. The best thing about music is the sharing and the learning, after all said and done.

[@farmfarmdorrie]

Yep. Obviously IMO. I find I wonder if Suzanne is speaking/singing from having experienced this as a neighbor or as the child. Either way, it always brings tears to my eyes.

[@jeandepaul]

@chandin69 That's what it is according to Wikipedia. It makes sense. Brilliant song, can't stop listening to it at the moment.

[@herveb6389]

With the big Richard Thompson next to her !

[@chandin69]

whats the story behind this song? someone told me its about domestic violence is that right?

[@misaelhuezo8113]

Did you see Eric Clapton?

[@TheEulerID]

That looks like Bush Hall to me.

[@cbockiii2514]

Man...I'm back in 5th grade.

[@justmadeit2]

If this song doesn't make you feel something then you may have just died

[@brunobabut3902]

My name is Luka

[@georgefowler3027]

Walked onto the the wall again

[@vinobody]

there is some Lou reed's Berlin in this song

[@MaiSchneeNonne]

A sad sad song about child abuse!!

[@robertosilvaefabiola8156]

Misicão !!!

[@surfwriter8461]

Such a great song, and she sings it with such feeling here. But really, Suzanne, no need to be humble and downplay this as a small story when it's actually a very powerful story that means so much.

[@yapnpom]

I Love you Suzanne {Luka} Vega. Let's make and sing a song together one day.

[@huskvarsm]

now thats talent not this sat night freak shows shitheads suzanne you rock.

[@theMacigroup]

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