Tanya Donelly - The Bright Light (Official Video)

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Taken from Tanya's debut solo album 'Lovesongs For Underdogs', her third solo single 'The Bright Light' which was released in 1997 (4ad.com/releases/202)
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[@kylewoolsey6635]

Her facial expressions makes clear Tanya would be a star no matter if it was music, or theater,, or writing. She’s incredible.

[@jlouis4407]

She’s been famous since she was a teen 🤷‍♂️

[@kylewoolsey6635]

@@jlouis4407 Sure. I bought the Chains Changed ep in 1987. The Muses had been going a couple years before that.

[@nwrigley]

Oh, hey. Tanya Donelly might be the most overlooked talent from the 90's.

[@jimmyhopkins1]

She got awards for the first belly record I think it sold quite well

[@burningbothbinaries9889]

to say this album kept me alive during my 1st year of university is a total understatement. I would not be here if not for Lovesongs For Underdogs.

[@eyeswideopeniam8776]

Why wasn't this a huge hit? Looking back now, it should have been.

[@sticksman1979]

What a voice. Unique. Criminally underrated.

[@hunter11000]

sticksman1979 criminally for sure.

[@Jlivingston66]

Absolutely. She’s one of the most influential and talented musicians of the last 30+ years yet only has a cult following.

[@wolflair3329]

Why are you youtubers constantly unhappy with what other people don't have?

[@E.C.2]

@@wolflair3329My guess is because we're a dying civilization. In their defense, the comments are true. She's very underrated and talented. Nothing wrong with stating truth.

[@robinhood1016]

I was an 18 year old Metalhead with a freshly broken heart when this came out, and I wore out this entire album until the CD wouldn't play anymore.

[@E.C.2]

1 of the best comments I've seen on KZbin.

[@vannjunkin8041]

The 90s last great bastion for true guitar rock..

[@concars1234]

well it was only invented in the 50s really

[@vannjunkin8041]

@@concars1234 true

[@mickymac6571]

That wink at the start is heart melting❤️

[@Ring0fSaturn]

Tanya! This video has everything: gangsters, a dance sequence, aliens at the diner and the incomparable Tanya Donelly emoting, hollywood style in close-up. Lovely and hilarious.

[@Bustergf]

I think they are "men in black"

[@KennBurch]

i was mentally hearing you read that post as "Stefon" from SNL.

[@SusanUpstairs]

She is such a doll!

[@Alfadrottning86]

Belly and then Tanya Donally on her own was "my" music when i was a teen - and although so much changed since then - she is still among my most favourite music artists (right along with PJ Harvey).

[@a.j.olvera8815]

Me too Tanya and PJ!

[@frane2067]

Same here but without pj

[@sweiland75]

I know there's stuff going on behind her but I can't help but keep my eyes on Tanya because she's so talented and beautiful.

[@johndeaux83]

Don't wanna miss a second!

[@panchoverde5078]

She is beyond captivating.

[@ernieschneider4115]

absolute talent. Tanya, from Throwing Muses, to Belly, to a solo career, her song writing and music has spanned almost 4 decades and should one day be in the Rock n Roll HOF

[@jimlovesgina]

Breeders

[@ibelieveicansoar]

Don’t forget her guest vocals on Catherine Wheel’s spectacular single “Judy Staring At The Sun” in 1995. I think she and C.W.’s singer were dating, but I could be wrong. Belly and C.W. did tour together that year, with a then-unknown Jewel opening.

[@multishit6664]

@@ibelieveicansoar Ohh man I feel retarded. Thats one of my favorite songs and Ive always been a Throwing Muses fan..never realized she was the guest vocals until now and Ive seen the music video and all..thanks for enlightening me..fuck

[@E.C.2]

RRHOF is an embarrassing joke.

[@electrojones]

My most enduring celebrity crush. What an amazing talent.

[@AllanOstermann]

Damn. Now I have to challenge you to a duel. No. I'll just take Kim Deal Nope. Duel. I gotta have them both :)

[@mattmartin9558]

I'll kill you all for Tanya.

[@AndyTanguay]

That smile...damn

[@robinhood1016]

If we're "fight clubbing" for Ms. Donnellys affections, you're all screwed because I'm too old to fist fight anymore.

[@mve8625]

Same. Not even close w anyone else. There’s nothing better than Tonya. She’s the complete package.

[@lkgrave4959]

One of the most captivating women in music.

[@robbielex]

+lkgrave Yes, my girl-rock holy trinity is Tanya Donelly, Juliana Hatfield and Kay Hanley. Girls Rock!

[@Wout.vlmnck]

+robbielex I love Kay Hanley. So glad Letters To Cleo are making music again!

[@roblarson5302]

That wink!

[@tommythomson4550]

Tanya is gorgeous and talented...love this video!

[@Dr1fterTW]

Mega talent. Love her. Her music got through a divorce of a twenty year marriage.

[@miserable.day1969]

How on earth did I miss this? I'm late to the party but...better late than never.

[@Eggmanrocks]

Exactly 💯

[@welling1]

I feel ashamed that I only just discovered this song in 2020.

[@E.C.2]

I just discovered it yesterday and my first memory of her is the video for "Safari" by the Breeders. Man society changed a lot from 1990-1997. By 97 I was going to raves clubs doing substances & could've cared less about liberal college snob indie rock.

[@jaimeflor4181]

2023 for me 😅

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TANYA, TODAY !!! (born on July 12 1966)

[@Eggmanrocks]

Generation X er

[@sithompson74]

I joined the Tanya fan club just as the Belly days were coming to a close. I have very fond memories of seeing this video for the first time on UK TV - It was a Saturday morning! Fantastic all round. Love the single take video format and TD's facial expressions are priceless

[@venostar]

one of the most lovely voice of the 90's

[@christyjohnston1636]

Amazingly talented musician, writer, collaborator, doula- and a cheeky sense of humour! Heehee, Tanya! Coolest chic in rock!

[@JamesWilliams-pd5mu]

Yes she’s amazing and I love most of her songs❣️

[@mellysandford]

Tanya Donnelly is an absolute treasure! Love this video ❤️

[@YumanoidPontifex]

have known this song for over 20 years. only today i saw the video for the first time. love it even more :)

[@snailmail1962]

I tried to look away too the things that are happening behind but she is so so so-, the joy the happiness just her deep enjoyment her appreciation for film, and then her own Talent her own involvement in artistry - There's this give-and-take so Beautiful ( Perfection that her face like a movie star again her involvement saying I love you people on screen and I use it to make my on art).

[@scotmarq]

Listened for many years, but the more I listen, the more I love!!!

[@samuelsmith9929]

So pretty😊...luv ya Tanya!

[@atom_gray]

_wow._ she was born for the 40's aesthetic... it's perfect on her.

[@rossgray7834]

I just slipped straight back into simpler times, when music meant something and having long hair wasnt just a dream. Oft nostalgia.

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

The TRUTH is The LIGHT that Guides US through The DARKEST of HOURS!!!!!

[@Blisteryn]

This is my favorite 90's song that i discovered in 2020.

[@pcjcusa1118]

This video is so 90s. I love it.

[@paulchinniah4159]

Such a sweet, loopy smile! I love this! :D

[@launderground]

classic. one of our all-time favorites.

[@bagecka27]

Gosh. Tanya you're so lovely.

[@thechazdarby]

LOVE!!! first time I've seen this video. I love everything I've seen that Tanya's done so I guess I'm not that surprised. Just Love it!

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

"Truth, Fact, and Fiction: WE, won the war!!" - St. HUMAN."

[@dominicrios]

best song ever....

both this video & song: Pro & timeless

[@tommyhester3691]

I always loved her singing and guitar style and she is a classy lady to boot.

[@TomMannCenturia]

Played this album over and over again when I was at Uni. She has a great voice, and this was a fine follow up to her Belly stuff.

[@nk8729]

How does a song this great only have 82k views???

[@hwkd65]

The drums and guitars on this song f'ing rock and Tanya can wail like Robert Plant!

[@EAZTHARLEM]

*TANYA DONELLY* ⚘ *(2022)*

[@MrAdamNTProtester]

Tanya = NATIONAL TREASURE!

[@pikecollisionllc9868]

Just discovered this song. Loved Belly. I had to download all of the albums again.

[@Flannelsurfer]

The most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life. Wow, like a bucket of cold water to the face.

[@ademirburns]

Nice song!!!

[@thesovgc]

Really kant believe it's been 25 years 😭. It's a shame I'm just now seeing how good Tanya's acting is in it 😭. She coulda been in the pictures! 💗

[@fodsaks]

Taped this off MTV back in the 90's and was gutted when the tape got chewed up. And a few years later came KZbin...

[@DavidDatura]

This is a very nice tune sung by a very pretty lady. She has that cute American girl next door vibe about her.

[@matthewmckenzie7687]

excellent clip though, a little too green screeny. Would have been great as a single take, if it could be pulled off. Move towards the light... She *is* good isn't she ?

[@littleswedishboy]

@@matthewmckenzie7687 It's not a green screen, she was actually wheeled around the set on a rig with a camera attached

[@jaimeflor4181]

I love Belly, but it’s nice to hear Tanya singing something different!

[@krissymarklewis1793]

she is gorgeous in this vid, just my kinda crazy:)

[@bumble1057]

Oh my days

[@DAXRENTERIA]

I love this song original, improvised, Very good

[@tornnomar]

Time to Necro! Lovesongs for Underdogs is a fantastic record!!

[@deborahp.2085]

Ooof just cried 😭😢😂

[@paulritz6852]

love her!

[@tommythomson4550]

I'll spend the rest of my life alone because I'll compare every woman to Tanya and they will all be found wanting...c'est la vie!

[@andrgonp]

Tanya Donelly Compositora y guitarrista estadounidense, de las bandas Belly y The Breeders Cumple 58 años (nació en 1966)

[@ssjthizzle]

Beautiful whimsical amazing voice

[@sithompson74]

I can tell you exactly where I was when I first saw this video, over 25 years ago

[@synapticflow]

So much adorbz

[@Bustergf]

She is the bomb!!

[@leebuck8532]

Love this song!

[@willfromyadkinville]

she had the look that gets the look!

[@jillbarnes2507]

My favorite.

[@TipsterStu]

Like the best Zoom call you never had

[@davidjacob5828]

In my opinion 🤔, Tanya Donelly is the greatest American 🇺🇸 singer/songwriter of all time. ⌚ 🌹😍🎼

[@paulsmith1519]

She is. Dylan isn't bad though.

[@darrenkrivit6854]

1000th👍thanx for the great music

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

I DON'T see a Sandwich Board advertising "Uncle Sams Cider!"

[@usedfuzzbox]

Hmm, wish I had heard this back then....

[@zombiemosher1139]

What a tune, Belly could have totally done this. Great video though, captures that 50s sc-fi vibe. 👽

[@aprtuned75]

Tanya I miss you guys I grew up listening to you when you were with belly then on your own. I'm from Rhode island and gale is still around I wish you were I miss you

[@theneedledrop]

Oh, the 90s.

[@spammyspam238]

prick

[@gameshark0703]

Melon

[@robinhood1016]

I loved her so much. And I was a 17 year old boy when this came out.

[@gearfacts]

Amazingly expressive acting by Tanya - I wonder how many times they had to film that to get it right?!

[@Bustergf]

probably once!!

[@Bustergf]

ive watched this 20 times in the last few days...All i can say is........ LOVE!!!

[@nebnep]

Amazing vocal!

[@PuttingOnTheFoil]

The changes of her expression are amazing! They are perfectly timed with the music changes and this looks like it's a continuous shoot, no cuts. I wonder how many takes to get it right?

[@E.C.2]

She comes across as a natural born actress. Good job Tanya!

[@PappyHab]

Totally forgot about this song. I bought the CD when it came out. 24 thumbs down.....lol...why????

[@krishunter9013]

Did this amazing person predict our future - lol

[@pjsebadoh5412]

Love you T Miss you, hope you are well! (Pj-Buffalo)

[@TerryODowd]

Remember when she was in Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" video?

[@E.C.2]

Carcass or similar type band should've used her for backing vocals on 1 song. That would be unique and cool!

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

"No ADs for UNCLE SAM'S CIDER PUBS!!!!!" - St. SKYKNIGHT HMAJW TIGERCLAW TALON."

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

"Out with the Olde In with the New Something borrowed Something Blue BRISBANE BEACHES are NOT for You!"! ! ! ! ! ! - St. HMAJW."

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

"I DON'T See a Sandwich Board Sign SELLING "Uncle Sam's Cider" ANYWHERE!"! !

[@mattdoe2368]

She did Rhode Island proud her and Kristine both power house voice's and she is so down to earth saw her show and and my buddys like lets talk to her she she remembered him but RI every one knows someone

[@AgentOccam]

Great video too.

[@MrSeezero]

This is a very nice video. The song is great, too. I wish that I would have seen this when it first came out. I did see her 'Feed the Tree' video, and some of her videos from her 'King' album.

[@busywl69]

legend

[@StuartSeaton]

Why have we never seen any films with Tanya in them? Or have we....

[@GreatPolishWingedHussars]

Witty video!

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

Was THERE a "Movie," in Perth Australia during The War to End All Wars, PART 2, called: "Tour of Duty ?"

[@henrymiller479]

Goddess

[@roblarson5302]

That wink is fuckin hot!

[@billustration]

so 90's

[@jodyfletch5121]

That is david narcizo as the sodajerk, right?

[@lukasskolil]

Judging by that unibrow, I would say yes, yes it is ;)

[@KronnangDunn]

I used to have one (unibrow), but after years of shaving it now just faded away on its own...

[@leelyon7544]

Yeah, I think so. And Dean Fischer, Tanya's husband and bass player, is the cook fighting with the alien, I'm pretty sure.

[@iamgoingtodeckyoutwo5966]

The cinematic climax of my story Sumo Sue.

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

"No Men In Black Aliens Here!"! ! ! - St. Wobblers Eye."

[@robertkoumjian133]

That wink@ 0:39!