Shawn Colvin Polaroids

From BBC2 Series Words & Music 1994

[@breezyvibe]

She's simply one of my favorite songwriters. Always has been. A gem in concert. Every song on her cds, golden.

[@charlyraymusic]

I swear, I remember the first time I heard this, I was in awe, and still after all this time, here I am still in awe... I love love love little ms colvin, what an inspiration....

[@marsharupe8112]

Incredible song. I eventually bought all her CDs.

[@davidmarie]

"and the vows that we never keep, from bedroom to business speak, make me remember how cheap words can be." one of the best lines ever written in a song!

[@Theo-hc5ob]

When I hear her sing I can only imagine that this is what an angel's voice in Heaven sounds like. Just a joy to hear.

[@MrDrin18]

My all-time favorite song -- not just by Shawn Colvin, but by anyone. Amazing...

[@neoneironaut]

Bought fat city when it came out, and these songs still give me shivers!

[@annemooney9001]

something recently told me, "hey, what about shawn colvin? you don't really lisen to her anymore." well! i will be, once again! i was a huge fan in the 90's, and then, well...i don't know what the hell happened to me. that was a brilliant performance, and although it was in the 90's, i just recently haerd her live. still the same awesome shawn. and soo underrated as a guitar player!

[@davidlmitchell]

Polaroids... ahhh the memories... say no more!

[@elliotsgirl]

this is my favourite of her songs.... forever i sing it when i feel sad and it just lulls me to sleep and bid the bad all away.

[@donbiancamano5663]

Pure pleasure to listen to.

The comments here say much of what I want to also. With all my respect-You are an amazing artist and thank you for sharing your inner soul like this.

[@rogernelson3859]

Still mesmerizing .. after all these years. I remember her from shotgun down the avalanche days ..

[@dtectv60]

I love all her music.

[@portcreditdave]

"poised for the hit parade, knee deep in accolades"...brilliant song writing

[@aftermiles]

she's amazing! I never knew who she was until today...

[@GaryGustafson001]

Great song. My sister sings it to my mom from time to time, and just to hear it makes her homesick for my sister.

[@boomacracka]

Her intelligence shines on this song, and what a groove she creates with one instrument. This song made me fall instantly in awe of her talent, and voice.

[@ZZZZAS]

I'll make a comment...212 viewings and not one yet. I so love watching her perform. I miss the Passim days so much...knowing that I was in the presence of a beautiful genius. I couldn't have known then what I know now...how deep her waters run. How important it is for her to find ways to suggest and paint her meanings without slapping you in the face with some obvious truism about life, love or meaning.

[@Encognitto]

yes, i have that tune also.... S.C. is a wonderful lyricist... turned onto her about 8 or 9 years ago by a wonderful woman. She's been the top of my artists list ever since. The Facts about Jimmy.. nice melody... Shotgun down the Avalanche from the Coolest S.C. Album Cover ever... too much uneeded information from me... thanks for sharing.

[@elfielvr]

Never forget the first time I saw her, she was still singing with Suzanne.. I thought - who IS that?!! And when the album came out, I was a goner!! Brilliant video!! Thanks.:)

[@howlertastic]

I first saw this song on a repeat of the Larry Sanders show only 3 months ago and find it out of this world.

[@stonelove919]

Shawn, you move my soul and I love you for it...........

[@bk669]

saw Shawn in Londonderry NH last night and she played this................ i've been subconsciously singing it all night and all day today. amazing!!!! Shawn you are awesome :)

[@Netguy09]

Me Too...! I LOVE This Woman..!

[@gurlsingerfan]

This is one of the most poetic of songs...the arrangement is absolutely incredible,and the lyric...what can we say? It is such a poem of the '90's, the styling, the cynical artists, sincere pretenders, broken promises "from bedroom to business speak", and broken romances, "the conceptual pair". and the aging of the boomers "too young to die, too old for a lullaby, too tired for life on the ledge"...and then the great hopeful finish, "Valentine", the little moments that matter, transcendence

[@Nuala123]

What a singer. Seen her here in Belfast as warm up for Mary Chapin a while back and I can tell you the crowd did not want her to leave. A great nite.

[@ZZZZAS]

Dec. 17, 2012 Dear Shawn, I just felt so compelled so say "I love you"...because I do and because of all the chaos and horrible things going on in the world and yet there you are like a dependable beacon of hope that shines under all conditions, that keeps it's lovely head on straight no matter what...that's you! I'm thinking of you today Angel and praying that God will keep you safe as you shine your light and comfort us with your heavenly Angelic voice...I won't be afraid to say "I love you"

[@mondeng71]

Beautiful song...Heard this on the radio and became obsessed to find it as I wasn't sure at the time of the title...

[@genghis_connie]

Her right hand control is remarkable. I think back to this album and Ani DiFranco’s stuff when I made an effort to play better. This version is gorgeous. Also, butterscotch candy vocals. ;)

[@pennykaye430]

My perfect song, thank you for this Shawn x

[@rrphelps]

What an amazing artist! great player and her voice... wow... she speaks to me.... Once I week I remember to root for her.... I know she battles.

[@sandymaine7]

Saw her in Cali and in Maine talk about Polaroids Love Her !!

[@alexQw33]

Love the song.... great piece, really inspirational. Thanks for sharing it with the world!

[@jorybrosted7298]

my favorite song of all time. literally.

[@ZJayneCLE]

she's simply amazing... nails emotions in songs... see her perform every chance I get!

[@simbad909]

a great artist .. very smooth .. and at times.. she's breathless..

[@echadmeir]

A stunning artist. Keep the faith.

[@Lewislandofficial]

Such an underrated artist!!!

[@Encognitto]

my all time favorite S.C. song... wonderful

[@placidian]

Beautiful song, this is a great clip. Thank you!

[@oscarfudgie]

Thank you for this! I heard the song on heartbreakers and loved it, so I tracked it down. I'm going to by her album because she's awesome.

[@gefnuppland4810]

Beautiful lyrics

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

So sweet.

[@garintee]

Not much more to add, besides; always amazing. SC is a living legend.

[@dianemarylahue]

No, don't just sing the bloody song. I've loved this song for years and to hear her thought process behind it is invaluable. Shawn is simply the best.

[@saintcruzin]

Great lyrics!..".suicide dress, too young to die, too old for a lullaby"..Wonderful stuff!!

[@hsinghalphazulu]

diane, i agree. i discovered her when i recorded this programme. fell in love. she's fantastic. cover girl is a fantastic album..do get it too. harpreetx

[@WDux]

I saw this on PBS Soundstage tonight and just had to find you who you were. I was simply blown away. Beautifully done, great guitar work and vocals. Bravo!

[@LivHansen]

Brilliant!

[@gurlsingerfan]

I have commented on this song before, but I keep coming back...For me, it is the anthem of the baby boomers post 1990's, "I am too young to die, too old for a lullaby, too tired for life on the edge", "this ship of fools", "the dawn of the menacing sky", "we all in our uniforms, black on black", "thinking we had it made", "the ugly American, thiner than oxygen, tough as a whore...nothing surprises me anymore". It is a song writing poetic masterpiece. "We don't look back". But we do, don't we"?

[@sshep13]

love her!!

[@usergently]

Love you Shawn!.

[@SteamDougy]

Great guitarist in her own right. Nevermind.... songwriter, singer, cutie-pie...etc :D

[@Plikten]

She reminds me a lot of Joni Mitchell,who was another great artist from the 1970s.....

[@dianemetzger9630]

The subtitle lyrics incorrect and often misunderstood I think?!!! Love this artist and all her songs 👍

[@simbad909]

i hate posting twice in a row . but this is a great song.. and i have to say.. my fav version is done when she did 'the larry sanders show' .. thats what i mean by " breathless "

[@Fretlovr]

In addition to her more obvious attributes, this KZbin is proof that she is a fabulous guitarist.

[@paullevine1813]

there was clip of her doing this from a pbs brodcast called 3 girls & their buddy, with buddy miller . patty griffin and emmy lou harris, that was the best version i have seen and heard but whoever posted it has removed it, what a shame it was really good. Miss Colvin is such a gem..

[@ZZZZAS]

How can one make a meaningful comment about S.C. in 500 characters? Impossible...or is it? How much does she say in the space of a song? A musical painter is what she is...gorgeous poetry. How DID you ever make it through Shawn...knowing what you know now?

[@tommyphoto1]

WOW !

[@usergently]

Madrigal!

[@Encognitto]

my favorite album cover... although there is another one where S.C. is in a very short dress walking .. but i think that's on the back of the cd, or perhaps the inside, not something one gets to see on ITunes...the truth is Object of My Affection appeals to my truly schmaltzy side... but after hearing S.C. talk about this song, makes it all the more ...real in context.

[@paindeer]

I like her crist 's's when she speaks it really cuts you to the final chase scene in her movie of life. cutting. really,- check out the use of letter S with her it's damn crisp , clean and - cutting.

[@babydolphine]

whow!!!!!!

[@user-sz3sz4yv6h]

いいですね

[@JeffreyOsb]

いいよ！

[@StefanieRoyMusic]

She seems to manage just fine with her Martin.

[@ZZZZAS]

angelface

[@ihsansetiawan4516]

this is the third polaroid video i get on youtube. how could a song so simple...but it really messed with your head..

[@51MontyPython]

Her facial features kinda remind me of Christina Ricci.

[@rogernelson3859]

Still mesmerizing .. after all these years. I remember her from shotgun down the avalanche days ..