The story of Q Lazzarus and Goodbye Horses

The story of how a practically unknown singer working as a cab driver had a fateful ride that led to her song being part of one of the most iconic movie moments of all time

[@MadeleineTakam]

Interesting piece. Diane Luckey had a full life, a husband and two children, who will miss her. She didn’t fail at anything.

[@alanharvey8385]

Fake

[@MadeleineTakam]

@@alanharvey8385 Easily checked and verified on Google, by anyone with a brain.

[@KarlLind]

Absolutely! ❤

[@Violet-uh9fj]

Last I heard she was driving a bus in Chicago when a recent documentary of her was made.

[@MadeleineTakam]

@@Violet-uh9fj Her Obituary was only in the Rolling Stone Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post and about 100 other magazines. It also clearly states she has died on Wikipedia. Try reading something before commenting.

[@kurtdunbar912]

Something haunting and addictive about the song.

[@jaredwhitleymusic]

Such a great song. Check out my cover! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrCdqJ9qtyilZYsi=1HlyLQjSWGp88nIB

[@ManicMindTrick]

Truer words have never been spoken. Dark and hypnotic.

[@joanbaczek2575]

Yeah

[@wallybonejengles5595]

To me this song speaks of letting dreams go. That's a bitter irony considering she never got the career she dreamed of. But she did get to share her soul. I hope Diane and her family were very happy. RIP Diane.

[@jaredwhitleymusic]

Such a great song. Check out my cover! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrCdqJ9qtyilZYsi=1HlyLQjSWGp88nIB

[@BecketTheHymnist]

She had SUCH an incredible voice.

[@pollymellen7503]

Makes one wonder: How many Q Lazarruses are out there? She deserved a career in her chosen field.

[@BarracudaT.V.]

More than you'll ever know.

[@ManicMindTrick]

There are so many genius songs sitting on vinyl, tapes, CDs, and especially hard drives that never will reach a wider audience, maybe because the creator didn't intend it to be spread or because it lacked whatever it took for it to become famous. Also, so many talents out there who never realized their potential.

[@dafunken]

thank you for this. the term ”iconic” is often overused, but it’s only fitting for q lazzarus and goodbye horses. giving her a platform for others to discover her work is another testament to the genius of demme. rip q lazzarus rip jonathan demme

[@ZestyJe69e]

I still remember this song when I use to play skate 3 like 13 years ago I loved it and it’s been on replay for me ever since

[@e5toro7008]

She made her mark in this world. That's for damn sure.

[@patricklee6066]

Ive never heard a better song.I doubt I ever will.Sad that she passed.All things pass,into the night...

[@jaredwhitleymusic]

Such a great song. Check out my cover! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrCdqJ9qtyilZYsi=1HlyLQjSWGp88nIB

[@amby_7z]

Thank you for taking the time for this. I've always been so curious about Q Lazzarus. She deserved so much more recognition., more than being remembered with Silence of the Lambs.

[@azaz...]

man I remember as a teenager , this song was the biggest myth ever, this song does NOT appear on the OST of silence of the lambs , and pre internet let me tell you this song was impossible to find or know anything about , it was a true mystery and myth

[@alejandroalf729]

Thank god for the internet, 'cause i really like this song.

[@joanbaczek2575]

What do you mean it’s literally in the movie

[@0xAA55]

@@joanbaczek2575not what he said.

[@ertont2849]

I remember Buffalo Bill dancing to the song.🎶

[@billbombshiggy9254]

I thought it was a man for the longest time. That's a true contralto, people. Not Miley Cyrus, but Q.

[@AL-PAKA]

all black women sound like her

[@billbombshiggy9254]

@@AL-PAKA lmao. That is not true and you know it.

[@heikkijhautanen4576]

me too!!! 😅

[@user-vw1ow7mk1c]

Same I thought she was trans 🤷

[@johnviera3884]

Maybe she is

[@cthulhu888]

She has a voice as beautiful and iconic as annie lennox imo!❤ It always baffles me how some people can be so popular and memorable while others fade into obscurity even when they have everything working in their favor. I guess part of it is having the right people backing you up and one having the tenacity to push through, and the other part being timing and luck. At least we'll always remember Q for her voice and the amazing songs she brought to life 😓

[@peeg09]

Her version of the song that featured on Philadelphia is beautiful.

[@jaredwhitleymusic]

Such a great song. Check out my cover! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrCdqJ9qtyilZYsi=1HlyLQjSWGp88nIB

[@BarbarosaAlexander]

Thanks. Love this song, and always felt she never got the recognition she deserved.

[@brentandvuk]

Good bye horses is on my daily commute play list, thank you

[@unknownuser2929]

The song was also in a skateboarding video called fully flared

[@tazmahomed3934]

Brilliant little documentary.

[@MereCashmere]

What a cool story and video. RIP Diane.

[@davel5018]

One of my favorite songs

[@levimaxton6307]

one of my favourite songs...

[@AL13NM]

Diane Lucky Rest In Peace. Gone but never to be forgotten! Great Video, thank you!

[@Bodyartbywill]

I always thought that song was the PERFECT weird to go with that scene. Like nothing else woulda fit like that

[@user-ub1dz8js7s]

And damn, I didn't know that Diane Luckey had a few seconds in Philadelphia the movie. That was an Oscar winner back in the day and in all the theory videos about her over the years no-one else has mentioned that !

[@nagashtheforsaken]

That's really sad. Sorry she never got the recognition she deserved, nor her bandmate that wrote the song!

[@thewoodsystyle]

Dude thank you so much for this. I like so many know this artist from the cult classic yet know so little about her. Thanks for shining light on this deserving woman! Keep rocking Q!

[@reemclaughlin4260]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell the story behind the song? It’s about the Indian Bhagavad Gita. Goodbye Horses I’m flying over you is about reaching spiritual enlightenment. It makes the song even more beautiful. 🙏🏼♥️☮️🕊

[@MereCashmere]

That would be the story OF the song. What he told is the story BEHIND the song.

[@Psychonaut165]

“Hello, Michael, vsauce here.”

[@AndreaGracie]

It’s a hit song NOW

[@chocolatepumpkin6061]

Massive fan of this song and I hadn't heard the Jonathan Demme cab ride story.. fascinating. As you say it's sad that she never received the credit or reaped the benefit of her talent but she has left an indelible legacy that bands like 'Indelible Scars' and 'Tone of Arc' have honored with outstanding cover versions of her iconic track. Respect! 🙏💙

[@lynnc5252]

Thank you for this ❤❤❤ As someone who struggles with mental health, i picture me, singing this to a therapist.

[@TheKimieko]

Thank you for the information. I love her music.

[@joaovitorlima7437]

Ela esta eternizada em GTA IV, com Goodbye Horses na Liberty Rock Radio!

[@richardsmith8149]

I'm an idiot with dreams of being as great and creative as she was it's so sad she's not with us anymore well not in the flesh r.i.p

[@rayray8389]

Kinda sad she didnt take off. Cant wait for the movie.

[@wayneerdman4208]

She was a beautiful women

[@e.m.9415]

Great video You brought to the light more information in less than 10 minutes than many videos out there with longer playing time that are just looking for views and likes

[@dornravlin]

Thank you for this video I’m sad her career did go anywhere

[@dilkumar192]

Excellent explanation! Thanks 😊

[@MsLB-lm9mu]

Song was perfect for that scene!!

[@maxalvarez5223]

Such a great song I love it

[@knoname7778]

Great video. Thanks for that

[@nickdawson134]

Welcome to Vsauce, Michael here!

[@alanharvey8385]

It was Sylvester all along.

[@JohnKerans]

It's such a weird song, which makes it perfect for THAT scene. So haunting and ethereal. I love the cover by Crosses

[@mendopolis]

Love your stuff Patrick!

[@quincee3376]

RIP.

[@jasong7373]

Goodbye horses, hello Regan

[@lixdy8828]

Great video man 🎉!!!

[@rhqstudio4107]

amazing story!!! thank you

[@SAULSM17]

Gracias por la información

[@jroc01]

This is my new hyper focus song

[@CNL117711]

I enjoyed this, thank you

[@theburners32141]

Good stuff.

[@syteanric]

"Woh no sir..."

[@Jason-cm6uh]

Thanks

[@mikelomez9313]

Not a one hit wonder, the only wonder is how she never became bigger than she got.

[@KevTheAllstar]

Wow!

[@luciferlucero]

💛

[@dvga204]

How do you know this?

[@Solid_Snake98]

I thought this was a Vsauce video

[@barnacles62]

The movie actually I feel killed the song, it's like everyone tied it with a trans serial killer. I personally find it very bohemian, and always took the song as a true work of art, very enchanting, mesmerizing and indeed a captivating beat....

[@penis__]

What happened to Vsauce bro 😭

[@mikehawk120]

I a;ways thought the track was sang by a gay white dude tbh.

[@BarracudaT.V.]

Same.

[@louiscypher6919]

Shieeeeet, thought it's another VSauce vid. 🙄

[@Robert-vq2od]

The only song she ever put out was goodbye horses. A one song wonder

[@patrickhicksmusicstories]

You just commented without watching huh?

[@kitten-whisperer]

I thought you were michael from vsauce.