The Sundays - Turkish [Live]

An earlier, less comprehensible version of Turkish. If I'm not mistaken it sounds as if Harriet is singing with a french accent, as she did in later performances of this song. If anyone can translate her stunningly angelic vocals within the chorus that would be great.

[@FredQuijada]

Greatest band ever.

[@sarahbob8401]

1st time hearing this, haunting.

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

I heard this in San Francisco during their encore in the spring of 1990. The song was so melancholy, I was motionless. Thanks for posting this. It was never officially recorded.

[@ralex3531]

Wait I know you! I love your rambling watch videos!

[@dogdaybreak3157]

If there is anything better than Harriet, I've never found it.

[@thomashibben3247]

I just now heard this song for the first time in my life. Beautiful!!

[@tial2915]

I feel so honored that I was able to see them perform this twice. Harriets voice has such range and is both beautiful and haunting! Man, I WISH this was recorded on a B side...but then again, it wouldn't have the same affect if recorded as a track. Live it has such power, beauty, and really touches the soul.

[@dubUhoo]

you rock for this...thanks from all the die hard fans.

[@beatlesrgear]

OMG! Harriet's voice is SO pure and beautiful! I rate her as one of the greatest female singers ever; along with Annie Haslam, Delores O'Riordan, Enya Brennan, Grace Slick, Ann Wilson, Sarah McLachlan, and a Ukrainian singer I've just discovered, Aida Nikolaychuk. These ladies are the cream of the crop, folks.

[@boudusaved4719]

Agreed. Also, Elizabeth Fraser

[@debthemango]

This is cool! And something i haven't heard before, which is odd where the Sundays are concerned. Thank you for posting!!

[@jamievidd775]

Thanks for this upload. Harriet is the greatest voice on the planet.

[@jessetarr2771]

Yes that is an understatement.

[@jamievidd775]

Jesse Tarr Couldn’t agree with you more. 👍

[@paulturner9998]

@@jamievidd775 Me either 🙏❤

[@jrbgeog]

very lovely song.

[@xplodngboy]

Haven't heard this live version before.. Thank you very much for posting

[@RoyAH.]

I havent heard this b4 either! Great quality! THANK YOU!

[@dorionwilde]

Thanks for sharing this mega rarity.

[@seamusfiachdubh9193]

Goosebumps!!!

[@Texture2112]

This song appeared on a few bootleg cd's, but instead of 'Turkish' it was called "acoustic" (and both times that I saw/heard it was/is played w/an acoustic guitar - this version sounds like an Electric Guitar. The Sundays myspace page used to have a song called "love" (no, not that one) - this song is not on any albums of theirs nor bootlegs nor b-sides - it is the only song of theirs that I do not have a copy of. I should have used a cassette recorder to record it from myspace then. anyone?

[@shaltibalti]

Thank you for posting x

[@CaptainReedo40]

In an 1990 interview, Harriet said this song was originally just "nonsense singing" so people could be able to attach their own meaning to it, a la Michael Stipe on "Murmur." The title of the song was originally "Turkish Song," since it was supposed to be someone singing in Turkish.

[@lippypongstockings8356]

There are no lyrics. This is Harriet really showcasing her voice as one of the instruments in the band, a concept that they were often, justifiably keen to promote.

[@alanjaeger]

Just an fyi...as it turns out, there are some lyrics :)....here from Boogie....here are some lyrics...mesmerizing...enjoy! Boogie 3 months ago You finally happened today You finally happened. They know you're something to see So finally happy. Ooh you're supposed to be seen not heard so. Fly by blue bird long life all gone. Bye bye blue sky all my love gone away. You finally happened to me, We finally happened. They used to be something to see So finally happy. Ooh you're supposed to be seen not heard so Fly by blue bird nightmare don't cry. Bye bye blue skies all my love gone away

[@kendaves3841]

Ella did this. Harriet does this. I long for more, voice as integral and indespensable instrument.

[@johnkonecko1035]

Never knew, till now (smirk)

[@JoeChrisMorris]

do they still play, or record? they never recorded "Turkish" this is as short as "noise"!

[@moonoovie]

Gah, there's a moment in the guitar riff that The Mars Volta completely ripped! 1:24

[@mithluinluis]

I have like 25 version of this song but harriet NEVER introduce this song. Where did you get the idea that this song is called turkish????

[@oldtoytrains]

Luis Hernández I was lucky enough to meet the band a few times in LA and they confirmed it is called Turkish

[@chriskaton2249]

Saw them in Portland they played this song. I got the setlist so that's how I knew the title. It was unreleased at the time. Such a great show got to meet the band afterwards

[@jamievidd775]

Chris Katon I’m jealous. I knew of them back in the 90s but didn’t appreciate them close to how I do today. Pity as I would have loved to meet them.