SO VULNERABLE! 1st Time Hearing ~ LEAVE THE LIGHT ON by BETH HART ~ REACTION

[@moniqueleroux2198]

Much love!

[@randyhochstein8455]

I saw Beth about a year ago, and she is one of the most dynamic performers I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing. Her magnetic personality matched with her overwhelming stage presence kept me enthralled throughout her entire three hour show. Long reign the current day Queen Of The Blues. ♥️Beth♥️ ✌🏼😎🇺🇸

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Randy, nice to hear from you again. I bet that was an unbelievable show she keft everything on the stage for this performance. I can't wait to hear more of her stuff 🤩💙

[@arjaylee]

Beth Hart is a Force of Nature, and I am an over-aged FanBoy. Her interviews are always wonderful. Check out she and Joe Bonamassa live in Amsterdam. Caught Out In The Rain from this same concert. Am I The One. I'd Rather Go Blind.

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Robert, thanks for tuning in and commenting. Beth is amazing. I look forward to doing more of her stuff. I will give those ones a listen 😊

[@opalmay70]

I have been captivated by Beth since the 90's. After she got sober, she became an AMAZING performer!! Check out: "Caught Out in the Rain", live at The Royal Albert Hall "Am I the One " live at The Paradiso (2004) "I'd Rather Go Blind" with Joe Bonamassa, live in Amsterdam. Thank you for your candor and enthusiasm!

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Tracy, it was my pleasure. Thanks so much for the suggestions. I will definitely do more of Beth's stuff. She is fabulous 🤩

[@danielmoeller8457]

I subscribed because this is your first time seeing and hearing Beth. I wish i had a video of the first time i saw her. Your life has now changed even if you have not realized it yet. I have always loved blues and blues based rock. Have been jaded with new music and then a friend sent me her "Am I the One" live video from Paradiso in Holland about 2 years ago. I was blown away, and the more i dive into her music, the more i love her. This vid is pure Beth, open, honest, thankful, every note heartfelt. Doesn't hurt that she is one of the most talented musicians I have ever heard. Welcome to the world of Beth, get ready for goosebumps, watery eyes and just a rush of immotions. She has a HUGE catalog but one many miss is "Skin" acoustic, older and she is very skinny and having issues but it was written for her sister who died of aids due to a heroine addiction. This poor woman has been through it all and it all comes out in her performances. Buckle up and enjoy.

[@playitagainsue]

Thank you Daniel for subscribing. I look forward to hearing more of Beth's music. I have heard that she has had a really tough life. I am so glad so made it through to the other side. I really appreciate you tuning in 🤩

[@jaymcsherry8503]

Great review - thanks for this, Sue. Beth is a generational singer, songwriter and performer and as others have mentioned, her soul classic performances with guitarist Joe Bonamassa are epic…strap yourself in 😊

[@playitagainsue]

Thank you so much, Jay. I look forward to hearing more from Beth. This was outstanding 😊

[@torbjornnielsen4850]

Congratulations. You have just discovered the most dynamic, soulful and versatile singer there is. I did four years ago and I listen to her every day and she still amazes me. You should start with I´d rather go blind, live from Amsterdam, Caught out in the rain, Live from Royal Albert Hall or A change is gonna come.

[@playitagainsue]

Amazing! Thank you, Torbjorn. I look forward to hearing more of Beth's music. This was great. I appreciate the suggestions 🤩

[@tedr3586]

Agree totally. I'd Rather Go Blind and Caught Out in the Rain are amazing. I would add "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" in there as well

[@clotilderomeo]

Thank for this video!!!Every time I see this video again I cry. Beth is a continuum of emotions telling about her life and the times of substance abuse and the cuts she was doing and then the desire to get out and the 'help of a manager and her husband. So many emotions, Other must-hear pieces::Am I the one ( live at Paradiso) Mama this one's for you and the beautiful I'd rather go blind (in Amsterdam) are really crazy for the strength the first, the tenderness the second and the anger despair and sweetness of the last, are a panorama of her ability to immerse herself in the characters,and make them live to everyone who sees and listens to her.love you from Rome. Italy

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Clotilde, greeting from me here in Canada. You are so right. This song was sad and powerful. She clearly has been through a lot and it shows such strength that she has made it out the other side 🤩💙

[@clotilderomeo]

from Italy!!!@@playitagainsue

[@clotilderomeo]

😍@@playitagainsue

[@barriehull7076]

Beth Hart's most recent album, released in 2022, is A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, a collection of covers of Led Zeppelin songs. Hart is known for her "visceral", "gritty", "soaring" and "dynamic" contralto vocals.[2][18] Hart also plays piano, guitar, cello, bass guitar and percussion. Wikipedia. She has done a cover of Wild Horses, a Rolling Stones song.

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks for that, Barrie. I bet she did a great job on those covers. I will check that album out 🤩

[@jaycer71]

This was the first song I ever heard from her many years ago. Been my favorite artist ever since. Brilliant songwriter, greatest voice I've ever heard, just phenomenal all the way around. And a very sweet woman. I actually have her face tattooed on my arm. Got to show it to her one day a few years back. That was pretty cool. Great reaction.

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Jay, I can totally see why this song turned you on to her. This was an amazing song...so much emotion. You are clearly a big fan. I hope you do get to show her your tattoo. I bet she will love it and be honoured as well 😊

[@jaycer71]

@@playitagainsue I did show it to her a few years ago. PRetty funny actually. She loved it.

[@playitagainsue]

@jaycer71 that is so cool. I bet it is something you will always remember. A real bonding moment 🤩💙

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I really enjoyed your reaction 😊 I just heard Beth for the first time about a month ago. The first thing I saw was her performance of I’d Rather go Blind with Joe Bonamassa and it blew me away. I have listened to as much as I can find from her since then. I would definitely suggest you do the performance of I’d rather go blind from Amsterdam.

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Kim, thanks for the kind words. Beth clearly made an impression on you too. This was an amazing performance. I will give your suggestion a listen. Thanks a bunch. I appreciate you watching and commenting 🤩

[@kimzwolinski9919]

@@playitagainsue 👍😊

[@donlynn]

Hi sue, just subscribed, I love Beth, she puts everything into every note she sings, her live performances are electric, noticed you’ve just discovered Ren as well, I’m 68 and he’s the most excited I’ve got about music for a few years now, if you want something lighter by him try The Big Push performing on the streets and see the crowd react

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Don, thank you so much for subbing. I appreciate it! 🤩 I am so interested in more of both Beth and Ren's stuff. They are both very impressive 🥰

[@barriehull7076]

"I'd Rather Go Blind" is a blues song written by Ellington Jordan[2] with co-writing credits to Billy Foster and Etta James. It was first recorded by Etta James in 1967, released the same year,[3] and has subsequently become regarded as a blues and soul classic. Beth covered it on Don't Explain a 2011 cover album recorded by her and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa. It has also been recorded by a wide variety of artists, including the blind-from-birth Clarence Carter, on his 1969 album The Dynamic Clarence Carter.[19] Other recordings include those by Little Milton, Chicken Shack, Koko Taylor, Man Man, Rod Stewart,[20] B.B. King, Elkie Brooks, Paul Weller, Trixie Whitley, Ruby Turner,[12] Marcia Ball, Barbara Lynn, and Beyoncé for the Cadillac Records film soundtrack.[21] Wikipedia.

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks Barrie, I will check out Beth's version of that song 😊

[@RMForbes505]

The live version of I'd Rather Go Blind off their Live in Amsterdam is much better than the studio version. Both Beth and Joe are great live performers that seem to give even more in a live setting that doesn't seem to come across as well on the studio version, plus there is a video of the performance.

[@playitagainsue]

@RMForbes505 Awesome, thanks Rick! I do love great live performances 🤩

[@davehannis9165]

I should say, Beth Hart dropped new vids of live performances a couple of days ago. good quality vids and Beth's usual from the depths presentation.

[@playitagainsue]

Awesome, thanks Dave. I will look them up 🤩

[@ben-schulman]

BETH BACKSTORY: Beth has been through the meat grinder but is a very humble and thankful person. She has a bad-ass persona to protect herself from a difficult life of stuggling with mental illness and addiction. Although she’ll be the first to tell you many others have had it much rougher than her, here are just a few of the many personal and professional challenges she has endured and overcome: • Parents divorce when Beth is about 6 years old. • In psychological therapy starting at age 7. • Experiences a violent home invasion and robbery. • Father gambles the house away; abandons the family; and is later imprisoned for tax evasion. (The song “Try a Little Hard” off her latest album is about her dad and gambling). • Beth is an alcoholic by age 11. • At 12 years old, she’s in a “relationship” with a 40 year-old man (The 2019 song “Woman Down” about this). • At 14 she runs away to Brooklyn, NY to live with a violent, criminal, 24 year-old man who physically abuses her; gets her much deeper into hard core drug use; and pregnant) • Arrested & briefly jailed for DUI. • At 16, back in LA, she’s asked to leave a prestigious music school because of poor attendance (caused by her staying out all night long to sing in club competitions in South Central LA). • An early Manager undermines Beth’s business interests (age 18-22) and Beth can’t get a contract. • At 21, she wins 13 straight competitions on Star Search to win top female vocalist (1993) and $100K, but is broke and busking on the streets of Santa Monica by summer 1994. • When Beth is 22, an older sister dies of AIDS at age 32. (The songs “Skin” and “Sister Heroine” are about her middle sister Sharon). • In a string of abusive personal relationships. (She’s written many songs about this theme, but “Caught Out in the Rain” and “Fire on the Floor” are two superb examples). • Beth is officially diagnosed with Bi-polar I mental disorder around age 27. • As her musical career begins to explode w/the 1999 hit “LA Song,” Beth weighs just 92 lbs. & nearly dies due to drugs, alcohol, and anorexia. Atlantic drops her from the label by early 2000. • In a series of stays at drug and alcohol rehab centers and psyche wards. (Her song “Isolation” is about being in a psyche ward; “Spiders in My Bed” is about living with bipolar mania). • There’s also been lots of cutting and suicide attempts along the way (but details are thin for this). This brings us to age 30 where, exiled in Europe, Beth perseveres and gains control, produces the ‘Leave The Light On’ album in 2003 (age 31) and, by the May 2004 Paradiso concert in Amsterdam, she has been sober, healthy, and mentally stable for 16 months.

[@playitagainsue]

WOW, I don't even know how to respond to this. What a life she has had....so many terrible things have happened to her. It is truly a miracle that Beth is still with us. What an amazing soul she is. Most people would have given in long ago. She is clearly a fighter. Thanks so much Ben for this account of Beth's life. ❤️❤️

[@lori9791]

Hi fellow Cher fan! Beth's story will rip your soul to shreds.....how she ever came out the other side is beyond amazing. You are so right, it's an honor and privilege to hear her perform. You should react to her and Joe Bonamassa live in Amsterdam doing Etta James I'd rather go blind. In that performance you have the best blues singer alive and the best blues guitar player alive in my opinion. You can also check out Beth's youtube channel, as well as Joe Bonamassa TV (his you rube channel). Love the way you reacted to this song. I subbed immediately. ❤

[@playitagainsue]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for subbing, Lori. I truly appreciate it! This performance by Beth simply blew me away. It was so powerful. I would love to do more of Beth's stuff and it would be my pleasure to react to the song you mentioned. 🤗 I see you noticed my shirt...love that image of a very young Cher...she is another good one. I appreciate you tuning in 🤩💜

[@andyjenkinson5070]

I am not religious but I am pleased she found God helped her recovery. The song was excellent and told her story. It was very moving and I enjoyed it. Thanks to whoever suggested it and thanks Sue for sharing it.

[@playitagainsue]

Well said, Andy! It was an honour to listen to Beth's story and hear her sing. She us clearly a strong courageous woman. I am glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@hlawrencepowell]

Strongest woman on the planet.

[@playitagainsue]

I agree with you, Lawrence. I can't believe what she has gone through 💙

[@michaeldinsen7641]

She is something else!!!

[@playitagainsue]

She sure is, Michael 🤩

[@kayh7982]

Amazing Sue, thank you so much for this. I loved Beth Hart but it got hard for me to watch a beautiful artist who was clearly in a spiral downward. First time I've watched her perform in quite a while or since recovering. I agree the strength it must have taken to get to this place of clarity and grace is incredible. Her cover of "I'd Rather Go Blind" with Joe Bonamassa in Amsterdam is my favorite version.

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Kay, so nice to hear from you. I understand why this would have been difficult to watch her when she was struggling. She was amazing in this though, what a talent she is! She is clearly one strong individual. I look forward to hearing more. I will check that one out....awesome. Thanks a bunch 🤩❤️

[@ben-schulman]

She's been doing pretty well for the past 20 years but she is currently struggling with bipolar medication changes & adjustment--so much so that she had to cancel her US Tour in September. She then started back up again November 4th in Germany (with a concert livestreamed on Rockpalast--here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4eZZGpsppZjicU ) but had to cancel the rest of the German tour after that. Hopefully, a little more rest and she'll be good for Australia in Feb 2024.

[@kayh7982]

@@ben-schulman I am so glad to hear she beat her earlier struggles. Such a talented and beautiful artist. I hope she can get through the current situation as well. The demands of her career must make it even harder. I certainly wish the best for her.

[@kayh7982]

@@playitagainsue I wanted to share with you because you asked in your 1st reaction, an interview that will give you and Chelsea answers about Susan Tedeschi autographed guitar first hand. Marty Music "The Incredible Journey of a Female Guitar Hero" Susan Tedeschi interview posted a couple of weeks ago.

[@playitagainsue]

@kayh7982 ok cool, Kay. If I just type that into yt then I should be able to find it. Thanks a bunch for remembering that 😀💙

[@stacycorporon2971]

Am I the One - Live at Paradiso (Holland) 2004 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nouqZICdndCLabMsi=eOzFIz9dZ1AM1ZYE This is from the comeback (trying again) that she refers to in Leave the Light On. She was sober and very happy to be performing again. You will be pulled in to her World again with this one! I've seen her live 3 times, all 3 in the first five rows of the venue. She is one of the most raw performers that I've ever seen! Emotional, honest, extrordinarily talented, and just plain REAL!!!! If you have time to kill, watch the entire Paradiso concert! It will absolutely blow you away!!

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Stacy, thanks for the suggestion. I will check it out. I look forward to hearing more of Beth's stuff as I was really impressed by her performance 🤩

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Very honest and touching song and performance, and Beth has a very good voice too .. I've heard her name before, but don't think I've actually heard any of her music .. Would have to hear more of it to know if it's my style or not, but this song was pretty good .. I hope things are good in her life now .. She certainly sounds like she's been through some bad stuff.

[@playitagainsue]

Yes, it was so raw and vulnerable. She really did just expose hersef to us all in that performance...that must be difficult to do for many people. This is my first song I have heard from Beth as well, Wayne so I will do more of her stuff and we can learn about her together 😀💙

[@orlock20]

None of her songs sound the same and she writes and performs in many genres. On some songs she changes it up while performing live. One would have to listen to he whole catalog to know if they like her music.

[@evilvolts]

She right after getting clean was still a mess but performed her song Am I The One live at Paradiso talk about bringing out her Janice Joplin

[@ben-schulman]

You seem to be getting BH before she even blows your mind-good for you. I knew immediately she'd destroy you by the end of first line. Wait til the astronomical talent kicks in...While you're losing it I'm just laughing because Beth is a true artistic and emotional killer. Your comments were excellent, insightful and accurate. That's right, that's Beth-completely raw, unfiltered, honest, and authentic. She lays it all out every note, every song, every concert. Yes, she's absolutely mesmerizing. Beth is a unique performer, but you’ve stepped into a huge rabbit hole. I’ll suggest a few performances like this-singer-songwriter ballads-but you should understand Beth masters many genre: Rock, Blues-Rock, Blues, R&B, Jazz, Soul, and touches of classical and gospel are sprinkled throughout. TEAR-JERKER BETH /BALLAD BETH 1) “Sister Heroine” (from the Royal Albert Hall concert, 2018; about losing an older sister to AIDS): kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4WakI2GfqaieZY 2) “Take It Easy on Me” (from the Royal Albert Hall concert, 2018; about her vulnerability and surviving & coping w/ mental illness): kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLcZ3aHmNeIpbc 3) “Sister Dear” (SWR1 German TV, 2019; about Beth's relationship with her living sister Susan): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHfSpZZ5h9GVjtk 4) “Mama, This One’s For You”(from the Royal Albert Hall concert, 2018; about her mom): kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4HIZ4aDjdJjiZo 5) "My California" (from the Royal Albert Hall concert, 2018; about Beth’s husband Scott): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpypimeiprB8a8k BETH HART - Intro to her Discography: 1) “Caught Out in The Rain” (from the 2018 Royal Albert Hall concert in London; about an unhealthy relationship with a dangerous man): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqvHe5ltfdanqs0 2) “I’d Rather Go Blind” (from the 2013 ‘Live in Amsterdam’ concert; Etta James cover): kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3arqIKViqqjbaM 3) “Am I The One” (original song of Beth’s epic performance at Paradiso, 2004): kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4PSYmxnl8yjbc0 4) “A Change is Gonna Come” (from Beth’s neighborhood night club, the Echoplex in LA in 2010; Sam Cooke cover): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5-sfWt3gLyFhLM 5) "Broken & Ugly” (from 2006 Rehearsals at Center Staging Studios, Burbank, CA; about addiction): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZSlioelgbqJe9U 6) “Whole Lotta Love” (from ‘Live at Paradiso’ concert in Amsterdam, 2004; Led Zeppelin cover): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYauiYNtl6aab6M 7) “Skin” (from Dutch TV ‘2 Meter Sessions,’ 1999; about the death of an older sister from AIDS): kzbin.info/www/bejne/l52Qk2etrZiZa5Y 8) “Mama” (from ‘Live at Paradiso’ concert in Amsterdam, 2004; Beth alone at piano): kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2Onh5SJebKFg8k

[@playitagainsue]

I really appreciate all of your kind words and for providing me with the links, Ben. I look forward to exploring much more of Beth's music. Thanks a bunch 🤩

[@ben-schulman]

No problem. Always react to live versions. Every performance you view will be phenomenal, seemingly better than the last, because Beth is a pure musical artist. I could send you 50 more like this from 10 different categories (like Jazz, Rock, etc.-- even Reggae and Rap) but the "Intro" list of 8 above should give you a fair understanding of her range, depth, vocal skill, musicianship (piano, guitar, bass), and song-writing ability. There is literally nobody out there today that puts forth an authentic show on like Beth @@playitagainsue

[@evilvolts]

check out Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart I'd Rather Go Blind Live in Amsterdam you won't be disappointed

[@playitagainsue]

You got it, Ponyboy 🤗

[@evilvolts]

]:)@@playitagainsue

[@Rick-or2kq]

She tells the story of how she decided to get clean, she was having a seizure and Scott was holding her down praying to God please, please don't let her die, hearing him made her realize how much this man loved her.

[@playitagainsue]

Wow, yes that is true love. What a life she has lived...so much strength to overcome all of it. Thank you, Rick 😊

[@davehannis9165]

There's an old saying, you can't play real blues unless your fav guitar has been in the pawn shop. short story is experience is vital to get a good blues presentation. well your content appeals to me enough that I'll do the button thing to see how your journey goes on. good steps so far ...

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks Dave...most appreciated 😎❤️

[@danaproske1072]

Bottle full of Jesus. Another must

[@playitagainsue]

Thank you, Dana 😀

[@mve5225]

You should really listen to Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa do the song I'd rather go blind

[@playitagainsue]

Will do, Mark! 🤗