Permanent record

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[@Roberta-gc3nr]

I have been a diehard movie and theater fanatic since I was 6. I have a mind-blowing movie collection, and I have the VHS of "Permanent Record" from 1988. I have followed the careers of Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Rubin due to this film. I worked at PARAMOUNT PICTURES STUDIOS for over 20 years and had the honor of meeting Jennifer Rubin! I am now in my 60's. I wish I had someone to leave my amazing movie library with. They are all in MINT condition!

[@jasoncook4794]

I still remember seeing this is the theaters and this scene and the one with Keanu and the car tearing my heart out. One of the best films to ever deal with teen suicide and loss. A true unknown gem

[@ninabee275]

I been wanting to find this version of this song forever.. finally.. I was a teenager and I just cried every time I'd watch her sing this.. awesome movie

[@melanie142able]

Thank you for this. I remember sitting with my mom and a box of tissues. We were crying our eyes over this movie. My mom loved to hear me sing this song. She has since passed away from a battle with cancer. Every time I hear this song or sing it I think of her and it's so true she will never die. She will always live in my heart.

[@EDH-kp6xi]

the bit where Keanu gets drunk and almost knocks down his friends little brother, before crying into his friends' fathers arms I should've known always gets me.

[@Mgp-Rc]

When I first heard this song at about 18 years old and watching the movie it really hit home, and probably saved my life. I still think about it to this day and am nearly 43.

[@jessrytay1]

ditto❤️

[@JazzFan76]

I remember my older brother had the soundtrack of this film on vinyl back in the late '80s and used to play this song so much. He loved this film back in the day and he had depression and played this song a lot. I remember when he moved out, he left behind his VHS copy of this film. I kept it and still have it. His life got better. I have had depression since a little kid and play this song from time to time. I just learned it by ear on the trumpet, using this version as the J.D. Souther version is in a different key, I just finished writing down the notation for this song since there's no sheet music available anywhere. It's notation that I can understand because I'm pretty sure it's not exactly 100% correct but now I can play this song on my trumpet.

[@SIN3JASON]

This song as an old man now has followed me though life...at least in my mind. I thought about this song right before I posted this comment and I haven't even seen this movie since I was a kid. I'm almost 45 years old now.

[@kellieyoung2732]

Where was itunes back then!!??!! I would give a limb to own this version of her singing this song!!

[@ducky8abug]

The part where she sings, "your friends may lie, the truth can come from strangers," makes me cry every time...mostly because, the truth you're given is the one that hurts the most.

[@SurahOnline]

Well said! ❤️

[@jimbrown4995]

I remember watching this in Decisions class with Ms. Stoltz in the 80's, it broke my heart and still does to know that people are so overwhelmed by Life that the only answer is for them to end their own. As someone else commented, it doesn't end the pain, it just passes it to someone else.

[@allisonmcgowen1277]

Such a clasaic. So underrated! One of the 80's best

[@giancarlo7825]

I'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS SONG FOR A LONG TIME!!

[@ninabee275]

Meet too.. I love this version..with here singing it.. I was a teenager when this came out.. #memories

[@doctourists2683]

Same ❤

[@jasonsimpson1397]

Had to come on here and find this, because I was thinking about Chris Cornell. Suicide doesn't stop the pain, it just passes it to others.

[@hvb71]

This song gods right into my heart. Saw the movie when i was 15. Keanu reeves made af Big impression on me, and THAT song is stil going strong

[@DanielFranc35]

heidi vissing bøger Films in the 80's portrayed rough kids having a bad time growing up.... Like the film " the beat"...

[@hvb71]

That's right

[@TJ-uh1ip]

Absolutely my favourite move of all time. When I was married in 1998 I would only hire a DJ that could find me this song to be played, it took awhile but found one. I just wish this version was on the official soundtrack. TY for posting.

[@elizabethashmann8664]

I have been looking for this song for about 15 years, thanks for posting this and I too wish there was a version made of this song!

[@Shampoobabe2]

I saw this movie in maybe 1992 or so when I was a teen and recorded this parts audio on a cassette... I suddenly remembered it and here I am...

[@markhanson6563]

Love this movie, and this song - talk about a show-stopper! Thanks for posting!

[@europa7775]

was thinking of my dear sister a while ago & thought of coming back to this vid again... crying & missing her... she was 23... leukemia

[@sryburn641]

Great jd souther tune. I still love the entire soundtrack. Especially the strummer stuff. Suicide isn’t the answer. Most of us have learned that the hardest way. Love on your friends. Pull them back whenever possible.

[@shawnreal392]

Terrie, thank you for sharing this with us, me and all my kindred from the 80’s. I didn’t think I’d ever get to hear it again, just as it sounded the first time. I’d given up trying to find it after years of looking and so little information to go on. Because of your generosity in sharing this, I can close my eyes and magically be transported back to an amazing place in time, when this song moved me to tears for the first time. I’m grateful.

[@cheddarcheese7928]

In the 80's I loved this movie and songs so much I told my girlfriend and classmates that I wrote it..My lie lasted 3 days before I got caught.And for the next week or so I took a beaten as different friends would break my stones by saying "listen to this song I just wrote".And it would be Hey Jude or some other classic..Lesson Learned.

[@ambas2001]

So do i, something stuck in my merory for 30+ years with this movie and this song. Thx to share this.

[@markhanson6563]

Isn't the whole movie good! An underrated gem. Next to Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Keanu Reeves' best movie.

[@salchester75]

Love this song...makes me cry everytime i hear it..great movie as well..:)

[@abandonedmuse]

I hadn’t heard this song since I was 15 and I’m 46, and for some reason I woke up with it in my head today. Thank you for posting this I forgot the movie but I remembered her singing this song.

[@ilvsamcat]

My favorite version too! I took my tape recorder to the movies and recorded this too! Thank you!

[@lisellesloan3191]

Thanks so much for posting this! I'd been searching for this moving song and movie moment for a while now! All I could recall is that is was by J.D. Souther, so it finally came up in one of his playlists. I'd forgotten a young Keanu was in this, and I don't know who this beautiful singer/actress is.

[@edmason3778]

liselle sloan the actress is Jennifer Rubin, but the acapella version in the movie is sung by Shae Adamson.

[@lisellesloan3191]

Ed Mason Thanks!

[@lisellesloan3191]

Okay, thanks, I have looked on that web site before.

[@lisellesloan3191]

@3TNT3 Maybe cause I didn't know the movie or song title, as I previously mentioned!

[@wonderlust5779]

Me too. I remember watching this movie over and over. I even taped this off the movie. I was just thinking about it and thank god for the internet, I really didn't expect to find it. But I agree, no offense, but I like this version better!

[@NotA-Lizard]

I saw this movie when it first came out with my best friend. 2 weeks later he killed himself. When i remember him this song always helps. Nearly 40 years and i still miss you Jon. Iove you and will never let your memory fade

[@1millionthcustomer]

If you weren't fortunate enough to see this movie, you have to watch it to fully understand the meaning behind this clip. Watch the movie. Go do it. Now!

[@jessrytay1]

this makes me tear up every single time I hear her sing it. the movie is amazing. I just introduced it to my 18 yr old daughter

[@serenitywriter]

This song will always be placed in my mind sung this way. I got a call from my mom to come to the hospital A.S.A.P because my grandfather was not doing so well. He was my father figure since my father was a dork and didn't want to have anything to do with me after my mom and him divorced when I was a infant. My grandfather was everything to me. He had surgery and I drove like a bat out of hell to get there, When I was driving I was praying and crying and this song popped into my head, and When I got to his room the doctor told us they couldn't get his blood pressure up and he lost his other leg, and he had so many complications, that he wouldn't wake up, so my mom and I agreed we didn't want him hurt any more and he held my hand, with my mom and I crying and tears streaming down our eyes, the Words "You will never die" kept coming in my head. He had a tear that came fro his own eye as he passed and his hand held mine. Driving home was the longest drives when we only lived like 20 minuted away it felt a life time. All the while I kept hearing this song. I know I fell apart since I no longer had my one true figure of a father.. But the song helped me through.

[@markhanson6563]

What greater role in life can Art play than that? I'm sorry for your loss. The whole movie is good - an underrated gem - but this was a show-stopper! Thanks for sharing with us - do have a good day! Mark

[@Kobawsky]

2017, still a memorable moment.

[@spartan2767]

I still have the vhs version I’ll never split from it ,it’s nostalgic.

[@Mechanika89]

My sister Sang this song at my cousins funeral. He died on his 21st birthday. That was 20 years ago

[@heathermfaine]

Loved this movie when I was a kid and I just went searching for it because I didn't know the name of it. Glad I found it.

[@becky9196]

I really wish there was a good copy of this song..that she sings...

[@helgageraldine513]

I never cried watching this scene the first time but I really liked the song. I just suddenly remembered this now because I missed my brother. He never saw this movie nor ever heard this song, but it reminded me of him. He died of suicide last year.. and hearing this song now hits differently. I couldn't help but cry. Truly, life's come and gone in the wink of an eye.

[@PJVids83]

I wish you had included the shot of the drama teacher silently crying and applauding his student. You think it's all about the Pinafore with this guy and then you see this genuine moment from him and it just changes your whole idea of him.

[@leninx66x]

Just saw this movie for the 1000th time and still hits me. Great movie, great soundtrack...underrated movie

[@jayloke885]

Thank you for posting. This song is soooo profound and deep... When I first saw this movie back in the late 80's i fell in love with the song. I just wish they made a version of the song by this girl on the soundtrack. I like her version better than the original by JD. No offense to the composer.

[@jsbhistorian]

I saw this when I was in high school shortly after a friend ended his own life; at the time the school administration responded exactly the way they did in this movie. It broke out hearts and outraged us. I am now finishing up my 24th year teaching and we had an incredibly loved student end his own life in January and our administration reacted the exact same way they did in this movie. I broke our heats and outraged us. Sad this movie is still incredibly relevant.

[@NotA-Lizard]

this song has always given me chills. The movie came out the year my best friend killed himself. As fate would have it, this was the last novie our group saw together.

[@ScarletFairy]

This movie and this song bring so many memories to my mind.. Does anyone know if the woman that sings the song had a recording career, if I can listen to her somewhere? I really like her voice

[@ponygirl3d1]

This movie is one of the most amazing and realistic movies of all time I love this movie and the song Life Goes On it is a good song for those of you who have experienced suicide or loved ones who have gone on because of suicide this song is for all of you God bless you

[@crystaldevore9676]

An unbelievable heart renching song to one of the best movies about teen suicide. Loved it then, a very long time ago, and I love it now. Still makes me cry. I wonder why noone has remade this song but then I realize you can't mess with perfection!!!

[@kenw215]

Still powerful to me after 23 years . Me and my friends lost 2 friends right around this time .

[@vernam.c.mendiola8903]

All the feels after all these years.😥

[@Fishboy228]

lol, i JUST had this come into my head, and Im with you all the way, i thought it was Jennifer Rubin too. They could be twins. And agreed, this should have been released as a studio version., No bells and whistles just the song as it is.

[@itsyukichanbeagle]

i saw this movie.. this song made me cry like a baby

[@ronnellschuler]

It and the impact it had on me! I still feel that way today- I cry today just like I did back then!!! I’m 55…. The impact this had on me is still just as strong!

[@PJVids83]

This is probably the best film Frank Mancuso, Jr. (Friday the 13th producer) was ever involved with.

[@poisoniroseify]

Because he couldn't handle the pressure he also seemed depressed.

[@germanshepherd5314]

I never understood why this verzion was not also on the soundtrack.

[@Fishboy228]

I agree with you 100%. This scene always moved me, and her voice is simply beautiful. I thought she was the junkie girl from Dream Warriors, but I guess I was wrong. excellent!

[@jac-e6y]

Rob Hurder She is the junkie girl.

[@PJVids83]

@@jac-e6y Yeah, you had it right all along. That is Jennifer Rubin. She was also in the movie Bad Dreams which came out around the same time as Permanent Record.

[@alefnull]

i fucking love this song and this movie so much and so few people have ever even heard of it and that's such a damn shame.

[@charliedameliodunkinfanpag6462]

I have this. Movie on the shelf.. In fact i have all Keanu movies...

[@jaylacey6319]

Seen it ween it first came out made a very deep impression on me especially that song

[@delstuart1963]

Lucky for me, I saw this Movie, before I was silly enough to look at ending my life through Suicide. This song will always mean something as a reminder, of how close I came to ending everything for me (but know it wouldn't end for those around me).

[@davidschiaffojr8888]

Amazing movie- probably saved many of our lives-movies this quality r far& beyond what comes out now-yes a different place&a completely different world

[@0110dannyboy]

even though the video quality is pathetic, the song remains melodious :) !!

[@soufianenaim4222]

I watched this movie maybe 30 years ago and the way I wasnt prepared and not knowing what it was all about and then the coolest guy commit a suicide still hit me till now and how all of them have deal with the loss the sadness and millions questions with no answers and this final scene with memorable song and still no answers but they have to go on.

[@Wraithand]

Great song need better version, no offence, fantastic song and performance.

[@skdewolf7606]

This is an amazing song. JD souther wrote and sang it but i like this version better. Would like to hear it re-recorded.

[@europa7775]

luv this.. made me cry... thank u

[@Fishboy228]

sorry to hear about your loss. Its funny how life goes. :(

[@alcyon2sp]

My god Rubin was at the top of her game then. And so pretty too.

[@Mgp-Rc]

I would be jumping out, the words are pretty full on though. Saved my life when I was 19. Am now 45 and wondering what good came of it. Always look for the positives ppl. Why leave when you can just PISS OFF EVERYONE AROUND YOU!?

[@mlkcrtnmdl]

@quartertill12 - I spent years believing that Jennifer Rubin has actually voiced this vocal... I searched high and low for it, only to later learn that it was actually performed by Shea Adamson. I've never found a studio version of the song, unfortunately.

[@ScarletFairy]

Do you know if there is any recorded music by her? I love her voice

[@martinroche1026]

Old comment still remains​@@ScarletFairy

[@scottdelong1]

I know JD Souther wrote this lovely song and it's a beautiful movie but does anyone know the name of the actress here? Did she go on to a great career? Hope so...

[@EyesOfFrozenMeat]

Michelle Meyrink

[@joellennon6736]

@@EyesOfFrozenMeat Actually it's Jennifer Rubin, she appeared in an handful of films but nothing rlly for awhile now

[@denisescozzafava6334]

It’s hard to find this movie. Thank you.

[@Goodfun30]

Love this song

[@fairjudgment]

been looking for this. thanks!

[@thepalehorse1980]

My dad wants me to sing this at his funeral

[@sceanlyonz4571]

Great movie its to bad though she dead of a drug overdose in Nightmare on Elm st Dream Warriors!!!! RIP Taryn!!loljk Beautiful song

[@amylynn227]

OH you meant the character she played, you had me worried for a moment

[@yourfriendelectric]

@@amylynn227it don’t matter - Freddy gets you either way. We all gotta remain Dream Warriors to survive.

[@Murdock13]

Thank you. Beautiful.

[@charliedameliodunkinfanpag6462]

Keanu...❤️❤️❤️🧡💯💯💯💯💯

[@ambergarcia7793]

They filmed this movie at our high school.

[@TragerM]

awwwwwwwww.. (13 years too late but..) you dropped before the hug... dude, she needed it...

[@fatimavezu213]

Me lembro bem desse filme são amigos para sempre e um deles se suicida..não é nas pedras de uma praia

[@teresacollins2832]

💗

[@dustinfugate6532]

What was she singing

[@breakercassidy6946]

This movie goes hard.

[@bunny911xxx]

she sounds nelly furtado

[@genipha4life]

love

[@huongngocchaunguyen3524]

[@ckdesert]

What was the name of this movie please?!

[@SteveGarza]

ckdesert Permanent Record. Came out in 1988.

[@ckdesert]

@@SteveGarza Big Thanks!

[@luzmerymendez3437]

😟👍.

[@SemiDivineOne]

This is for Us...

[@gregmullen2089]

saw this movie in highschool back in the 90s - the whole movie was amazing but this scene was it for me. i recorded my own version of this song here -- kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_lxusDc36kaH9R0658NQM1-b7lEwBBbdSo&si=jpC13g8I65DUZh6c

[@websurfin2010]

Why did he commit suicide?

[@bellboy64]

+websurfin2010 You never find out. Which is the most profoundly tragic thing about it all. (Adds a bit of power to the rest of the film as a result in my opinion)

[@nznoman11]

Thanksgiving 2020

[@suezd2679]

... ♡ 7-1-74 ♡ M.R.S. ♡ 7-10-92 ♡ ... ♡

[@yourfriendelectric]

I have uploaded a HD version kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3_TiqSnhKp8opo

[@haretyper4954]

I've only been looking for this for 30+ years! Thank you! 🥲

[@suezd2679]

... ♡ 7-1-74 ♡ M.R.S. ♡ 7-10-92 ♡ ... ♡