The Story of 'A Thousand Miles' by Vanessa Carlton

[@VICE]

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[@someoneelse293]

Why can't I watch all "the story of" videos in Australia any more? Please open them again

[@aarondavid5866]

white chicks didnt make this song not even close and terry cruz never even made it. Hes such a tool

[@philipt3195]

please do a story for Take on Me by A-ha

[@DISTER141]

One hit wonder

[@kcndr]

@@someoneelse293 I second this! I remember watching The Story of Thong Song ages ago and I wanted to show someone today only to find out the videos are hidden! ☹️

[@hannah_lundstrom]

"That's a hit, sweetie!" - gotta love a supportive mom!

[@zainb2261]

A hit is a hit.

[@briandooley6899]

her mom is so sweet, i love her

[@duckonmyquack]

She's the star of the video

[@ht-si1lr]

"Somebody Knowsus" - Abel's IVF Service

[@ht-si1lr]

@@zainb2261 The chase is better than the catch

[@Mr-ld2gb]

I don't know who decided to make documentaries on classic songs but GOOD FRICKING JOB

[@GroveStreetCJ]

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[@puddlee]

Frick yeah

[@Mr.G626]

Hmm

[@accuser_of_the_brethren7816]

Totally, it's like a short version of "behind the music" without all the fluff and drama just straight to the point about what song made them "famous" and how it was written and the journey since. I wonder if they'll keep doing more new-ish songs because their were a lot of 00's hits I've always wondered about. I'd want to see "One Headlight" by Jacob Dylan or "Sex and Candy" (I think its called that but not sure who it was) what about you?

[@fredwerza3478]

@@accuser_of_the_brethren7816 --- yeah I hope they keep making mini-documentaries like this about all those 80's and 90's songs we love --- I really wanna see a doc about Suzanne Vega's "Luka" since it's a song about child abuse and I wonder if it was about a kid she knew

[@aidentan6547]

Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles Michelle Branch - Everywhere Stacie Orrico - Stuck Avril Lavigne - Complicated My playlist of early 2000s hits!

[@tobiasburrell6055]

Stacie Orrico is so underrated.

[@ana_boogie7168]

@@tobiasburrell6055 Definitely!

[@fattysmoke4581]

Friggin BANGERS

[@sabrina.natalie]

Yes, yes, yes.

[@kjc4779]

Yesssss

[@feruizab]

The way Ron talks about the composition of the song with such passion is golden.

[@VeronicaGorositoMusic]

Super inspiring!

[@chriswolfe5417]

And he was right about the high note towards the end.

[@calaveraboi]

I loved his passion A true producer with passion in their craft

[@michaeljohnson7245]

I just love it

[@madeoutofglue]

You can see his passion for money too

[@getjaxon]

Vanessa's mom is a perfect example of a parent that supports their kid's passion, no matter what. :')

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

Most definitely

[@blacklifestylelives9100]

She didn't know abtbthe business most likely the producer and label owns

[@emilieclarke5074]

Ditto!

[@Nik.No.K]

She’s funny because she reminds me of how my mom would act when I used to show her my music. My dad would have all kinds of constructive criticism but everything I did was perfect to my mother

[@jakenkid]

Controls, more like. All I could see was her mom trying to control the narrative, *visibly disagreeing* with every single thing Vanessa said... Can you even imagine how difficult that would be? That is not even close to being supportive... Literally, while Vanessa is saying, "I mean, I'm sure somewhere someone doesn't like it" (which is an OBJECTIVE FACT), her mom is staunchly and just RUDELY shaking her head no in disagreement, or just before that, when Vanessa is trying to express her own feelings an dher own thoughts on the matter, HER OWM FEELINGS, her mom *RUDELY INTERRUPTS* and says, "Well here is how I FELT ABOUT IT!"... WHAT THE HELL? THAT IS *NOT* SUPPORT! IT'S CONTROL! I can completely understand this poor woman, being controlled her entirely childhood, then having this opportunity to define herself, her path forward, and the record label takes it away, even now, her mom is still trying to control the narrative... It's disgusting to see. But hey, I've always been an advocate of letting people choose their own path, so maybe I am completely in the wrong. I probably wouldn't know if I were. 🤷‍♂️

[@figarcia63ify]

How awesome is it that Terry Crews participated in this Vice documentary... and reminded everyone how this song changed his life!

[@Sammysam44]

I love him

[@jkolada]

Terry was genuinely excited to do the interview and talk about the song. You could tell it did really have a lasting impact on him.

[@stephcurrytheg.o.a.t]

@@jkolada that's probably his most famous role

[@Bellissimma]

Glad it was brief. He's such a clown.

[@DMWBN3]

How did it change things for terry?? I'm in England and know the song, but nothing about more than that. 👍🏼

[@ilikeditbetterbefore]

The choice of keeping Vanessa's mom around for the video --- GENIUS!!!!

[@scalz420]

its her house what is she gonna crouch behind the couch?

[@angelalane8043]

“Im sure there’s someone who hates the song …” Mom (,immediately): No.

[@r4njha64]

absolutely pivotal part of the viewing experience

[@Luchodela]

@@scalz420 hahahahaha

[@adambomb138]

@@scalz420 lmfao. I'm on the fkn floor.

[@Iron2468]

She's so proud of her daughter ❤😊.

[@joshuad1716]

Vice, thank you so much for these little documentaries. No one asked for these but my god I’m so happy to watch these

[@DisneyCruiseShip]

She looks so much older than she did 20 years ago.

[@livideadgirl]

Same I was like some how I just needed to see this thank youuuu 🖤

[@DisneyCruiseShip]

I don't like the bangs.... she looks better without the bangs.

[@DisneyCruiseShip]

@@livideadgirl you're welcome☺️

[@creepuscular884]

@@DisneyCruiseShip no one was talking to you.

[@jhopkins213]

My oldest sister died of cancer in July 2002 at 42 years of age. As the oldest male in my family I was expected to be everyone's rock through the day of her funeral. I remember leaving the cemetery alone in my car when "A Thousand Miles" came on the radio. The lyrics "'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles just to see you tonight" brought all of my bottled up emotions to the surface and I cried harder than I think I have ever cried in my life. I missed my sister terribly and it was the first time since she passed that I was able to express any emotion about it. That song came at the right time and allowed me to grieve for my sister. Thank you for this song, Vanessa. As I type this almost 19 years later, I'm crying again, and still missing her.

[@TheViiElle]

Sending you a tsunami of love ❤️

[@stefanniacamero7945]

Does it ever get better?? Losing someone you love ... asking for a friend

[@xylophone3764]

Stay strong brotha 👑

[@nathankennedy4263]

sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing your story!

[@fzrlzly]

reading this make my eyes glassy

[@BP-or2iu]

There is absolutely no shame in “one hit wonder.” One hit wonders unite people all over the world. The skill and talent it takes to make a song that’s infectious and has a beautiful and memorable melody, and is three minutes... it’s so hard. Most people have none in them. Some people only have one and that’s hard enough. The world is better because of that song.

[@andmicbro1]

Some of the best songs are one hit wonders. Norman Greenbaum's Spirit in the Sky is another of my favorites. You listen to his other stuff and it's really not that exciting at all. But that song, it comes on and I'm all in.

[@Liquid_Mike]

Also sometimes a "one hit wonder" can lead you to an artist that resonates with you, but not necessarily the masses

[@amazingabby25]

Liquid Mike i love her other music

[@EncrypticMethods]

Only other musicians (who aren't successful) will talk bad about 1hw's. You know how many musicians would KILL for just one of their tracks to blow up like that? Sure every time you play the song you go deeper into insanity, however you can make a career playing one song?

[@leigh7507]

Shes actually written lots of cool songs if you check out her back catalogue

[@schrodingerscat8621]

If I ever had to be known for just one song in my musical career, I’d be honored to have it be this song! What a beautiful song it is, beautiful piano melody, orchestra back up, gorgeous vocals, just radiating talent. How is that a bad thing?

[@aaacomp1]

because she's an artist and they are known to be pretentious, never satisfied, pricks. She wanted to be her own boss and that's what led her down the path of being about dropped from her label. She got lucky that Ron saw something he could shine up and present to the world. I'm pretty sure she pissed Ron off as well but that guy was not budging from his big score.

[@Leftiticus_Maximus_III]

@@aaacomp1 Sure, blame the artist that made art that touched the hearts of billions of people around the world and defend the predatory music industry that frustrates artists and drains them of creative energy when they don't sellout their art or remain true to their vision of their work.

[@MrMannyhw]

Isn’t her song like a one hit wonder? And then she disappeared

[@kiuk_kiks]

Even as a clueless 10 year old child in Nairobi, Kenya, I was familiar with her song. It was that big. I don’t think she knows that.

[@Anamer22]

Same in my country, the Dominican Republic. It was a big hit and English is not even a second language here.

[@jnnx]

I’m sure she knows that.

[@ThatSoonerGuy]

That’s pretty cool. Do you happen to recall what year that would’ve been for you? I’m curious how long it took to make it to Kenya lol

[@kiuk_kiks]

@@ThatSoonerGuy This was back in 2001. We still had music since I was an urban middle class child.

[@buckie48192]

Hi Kikuyu that’s awesome that even you heard of Vanessa’s song way back then!! Many blessings from Michigan 😊❤️🇺🇸

[@cinemoni]

the piano melody in this song is just iconic. it's no wonder why everyone likes that song, it's catchy but has this sentimental feeling at the same time. her mom knew it as soon as she heard it like she said "that's a hit song"

[@_rogertaylors_car]

Ok, wait, you're the KZbinr who made a video with a Saoirse Ronan lookalike, right? I thought it was the real her! lmao

[@sleezus]

@@_rogertaylors_car oyuurtpi my

[@_rogertaylors_car]

@@sleezus what

[@_rogertaylors_car]

@Boxing Fan you can't even spell his name

[@_rogertaylors_car]

@Boxing Fan that's right, i don't like the who is smoke, cause it kinda ruins the song for me, but i like it when Vanessa supports black artists.

[@kamil12578]

This is certified hood classic

[@Benji_4]

They need a "Damn son where'd you find this" before the song

[@baileytrujillo1834]

this comment rocks bwahahahaha

[@sheemstar]

Facts!

[@jackielerma3067]

LMFAO 🤣

[@mooreoftre]

Lmaooooo

[@alexhaasit]

I love how her mom is so supportive even after her daughter said some people may hate this song... moms like "no" shakes head* lol

[@AlexJ1]

Such a motherly thing to do lol

[@TRJ2241987]

Reminds me of Jerry's mom on Seinfeld....."HOW COULD ANYBODY NOT LIKE YOU?!?"

[@yokofilmsofficial]

I'm 28 right now and I remember in 5th grade we begged our music teacher to learn this song and she took the time to memorize it on piano for us and let us sing it for chorus. This song means so much to my childhood.

[@Ciielo360]

Hello fellow 28 Year old gosh weee getting old ahhhhh god Bless ya

[@marijanetarot9843]

Samesies!!!! 💜💜💜

[@thetiffingpoints]

Hellooo I’m 28 too and this song is nostalgia! 💕

[@rodaneblackwood1079]

Ahhh 28 club lol

[@casiesilverman]

Im part of the 28 club too!

[@3005lives4you]

Her royalty checks for that one song must be crazy.

[@FluffyMovies63]

She's set for life for sure👑🙌🏽❤️

[@SquatrickPires]

Idk man she was signed very young so I'm sure the producers get the majority of the royalties. If she still tours then that should answer it.

[@gidd]

@@SquatrickPires Nah producers don't get a majority ,not even close It's the label that makes money when you're signed . Normally it's a 80-20 split

[@passiveagressive4983]

Thinking the same thing 😂

[@cable30]

Guessing all that she got from sales anytime of cds before and after cause not sure it was put on cassette any if it came out after cassette stop getting made. but cds and singles guess sold alot besides any merch sold she got from that really anytime. so what ever she noted and signed is what she got paid. even now i guess she stil get paid for anytime her songs are used any and concerts any. all she gotta do is have good team help her manage stuff right and not mess her over any.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

We saw Venessa open for Stevie Nicks late last year. I was very indifferent to her as the opener until the show started. She was FANTASTIC. Told some fun stories, did a lot of songs I didn't know and just seemed happy in general to be performing for an audience again after the world kinda stopped. After that show, I would totally go see her again in a heartbeat.

[@danielgray8504]

I love how Terry Crews was interviewed in a car the whole time 😂😂😂

[@Coco-chrispy]

Lollll im living

[@TRJ2241987]

I wasn't gonna click on this video and then i saw Terry Crews in the animated thumbnail and I was like, "i must absorb this all"

[@MATTHEWCANCEL123]

Lmao same. Best part.

[@joyeebercades245]

It's a sound track in white chick movie where Terry crews character loves that song.

[@Siahwcb]

Jesus loves you

[@jennyng2994]

Trust me, even if people say they hate the song, it's only because it's been played so much. They actually like it deep down.

[@alyssa221]

and im one of them

[@GroveStreetCJ]

@@alyssa221 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCxl6J8eZV2bdU

[@kaledafif7972]

Me too!!!​@@alyssa221

[@juanitasthings]

Amazing song. But what was even more amazing was her strenght and determination as a 17 year-old to stick to her vision and pave her own path. Still to this day. She didnt want to fit into any mold and she didn’t. She made her own. Bravo, what a strong woman!

[@desij.7487]

Love this comment !!!!❤️

[@OlYables]

Similar mentality (and time period, incidentally) to Sara Bareilles and her resilience against record label demands - leading to her hit "Love Song."

[@iranesparrago4069]

@@OlYables Her and Sara Bareilles are good friends. Sara used to open for Vanessa and that's where it started.

[@GroveStreetCJ]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCxl6J8eZV2bdU

[@williambillyshears9129]

I've been a record producer since 1979 and there are two records you make. The first record is the song you write, the second record is what is recorded. The production behind this hit is so brilliant and in 2023 sounds a fresh and modern as it did when it was released in 2002.

[@PhilipJasionowski]

Holy crap Ron is so into it. His enthusiasm is infectious

[@KillerLettuce]

He is a man that loves his job.

[@JBF086]

That enthusiasm is what made it a hit

[@AlexRoseGames]

it's interesting that he knew exactly what it needed to be a hit, but she just wanted it to be what it was. and then she was smothered with the success of this song that no longer really belonged to her, knowing that she would never be that successful again, and knowing that she would be linked with it for the rest of her life

[@kevingarland99]

"Would PASS, Would PASS "

[@kennhern]

Music producers would be like that, if they get into it, they reaaaaly get into it

[@schauzeit]

A Thousand Miles is one of those songs that can’t have a remake.

[@Endlessjeri]

Ever heard of Spinabenz ?

[@ryanandrews6033]

Yep

[@cloverassassinx7099]

@@Endlessjeri lmaoooooo

[@bennykiosk]

Who I Smoke?...

[@sultankuto8724]

You couldn't have said it any better,, you're right

[@moomootoyou]

"I hit replay. And I hit replay. And I hit replay. And I hit replay... So I called Jimmy and said 'There's a FUCKING smash on this. We CANNOT drop this artist'." Ron Fair, absolute unit.

[@justdontyellmyname8600]

Calm down weirdo

[@cap10zomb]

Hahaha that's a good one

[@1tri]

@@justdontyellmyname8600 ur funny

[@user-ux1vj9vx7s]

In some cultures, Unit means cock.

[@dainab2761]

[@yuliussetiawan3107]

For me this is a magical song.. 2002 fresh graduate from senior highschool.. Then suddenly this song became hits.. All around the world..

[@quinnletendredrums1336]

The Ron interview breaking down the track is amazing, you can just tell that dude has been DYING to explain all the nuances of the track to somebody. Great song and video! Really enjoyed this

[@ShottaKenya]

Yo he’s been waiting 20 years for someone to ask him how they made the song. Like “yeah Vanessa came with a cool little riff or whatever, but look at all these little things I added to make a damn wall of sound. FUCKIN SMASH!!!”

[@rushofblood994]

Agreed!

[@shooter7a]

Yes. Watching Ron go through the musical arrangement at 10:05 onward is fascinating. What a genius. And so passionate and enthusiastic.

[@lobsterboy80]

I could listen to that guy talk about music for hours

[@onnixcarmichele3911]

It’s kind of amazing how well-written and well-executed the song was. Nowadays, pop music is so lazy and without nuance.

[@joycillin]

The best part of the video is when she finishes playing “A Thousand Miles”, and we all expect her to turn to the camera, but no. She just turns and yells for her dog. And just continues with life. Speaks wonders.

[@GroveStreetCJ]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCxl6J8eZV2bdU

[@adelaideo7417]

Her mom’s unwavering support and belief that her daughter could be anything she wanted is just amazing! ❤️

[@theonly1258]

That’s real motherhood

[@jasminebeydoun7426]

Okay I’m obsessed with her mom LMFAO SHES SOOOOO FUNNY “Vanessa. Put on a hat🕵️‍♀️. Look down👀🤫. She’s simply iconic

[@GroveStreetCJ]

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[@Lostmusicvideos]

Asian parents are similar. You can be anything, so long as it's a doctor or engineer.

[@Aquella]

This is genuinely my favorite part of the video!

[@na0pppa8881]

the mom, the dog, everything about this story and the why it's told here is beautiful and fun and just heartwarming

[@krystanoelll]

She said “I’m sure there are people who hate this song,” and her mom was like “no.” Lmao we love a supportive queen

[@rima7286]

cause honestly who can hate this song? mama is right!

[@doreensika837]

@@rima7286 exactly I don’t know one single person that does. Even without her singing the orchestra is insanely beautiful.

[@GrainneScarlett]

I am that person I'm afraid. I appreciate the impact it had.. Just not my cup of my tea. Never was and never will be.

[@thenoisyneighbour]

More like Delusional queen.

[@agateslate7939]

Don't be naive We do not live on that beautiful world

[@Michael-Ray]

I didn't realize she was 40 years old. I guess every time that song plays on the radio one still thinks of her as being 21.

[@peachmills1088]

Yes

[@Stellra52]

Literally a "timeless" classic!

[@mosesm.2993]

I know right....

[@michaellgv]

You’re not that bright are you 🤣🤦‍♀️if she was 21 in like 2005 it’s not possible for her to still be 15 years later I mean I don’t know exact timelines but we all know we are now 30 + and we heard this song age 19-20 even earlier

[@sharha830]

@@michaellgv C.T.F.O.

[@babesmagee1]

Absolutely love hearing Ron talk about the process. His passion is huge. Mad scientist vibes.

[@Liz-ls7hu]

100%

[@Desnes7]

Yeah its oozing. Love hownhe explains the buildup.

[@kristofferwash1]

Bad man.

[@Gaetano.94]

@@kristofferwash1 what?

[@TheJRSvideos]

And he was 100% right about having her go high for that one note. That’s what a good producer does; bring the absolute best out of an artist. Even if they have to drag it out.

[@arthurdurham]

People consider her a one hit wonder? Ordinary Day, Hands on Me, White House, etc were on heavy rotation for me back then and I heard her music all over the place. A Thousand Miles is a terrific song but she's had a bunch of other great songs as well. I considered her a successful artist who had a song that was most known but I never thought she was only known for that one song.

[@blackveilbridesbride]

Thank you!! I was like one hit wonder?!?!? What?!?! Ordinary day was my song... white houses too and also Hands on Me was on Gossip girl. That girl had at least 3 top 100 hits after a thousand miles.

[@MichelleQuintiaVLOGS]

Exactly what i said in another comment! ✔️💯 you’re so on point!

[@StewNWT]

yeah I have her first 3 albums. A ton of great songs.

[@bulletsRflying]

One hit wonder

[@katharsis3754]

Well she's pretty much a one hit wonder. Explain why she didn't last

[@hunterlong1266]

Growing up in the early 2000s i can say you couldn't turn on a radio without hearing this song congrats

[@paranoidhumanoid]

When Ron describes the production of the song he's so into it!

[@jrtg1990]

Right! I wish i have as much passion . I want Ron to produce my life!!!

[@jamesbarr333]

So there definitely needs to be a "The Story of Ron Fair". I didn't realize he had a hand in so many other hits. I could listen to his musical analysis segment for hours. What a character. It's a f***ing smash!

[@melbomcguillicutty5402]

Yes!

[@brianpeters7847]

Yes

[@politecat4236]

He signed Christina Aguilera!

[@redpillras3456]

Agree

[@Lawrence89MUSICman]

I pulled out my score for the song and was following along to him. I loved how he broke the song down. That was so fascinating!

[@blakelewison9872]

A Thousand Miles is without a doubt the greatest song of the last 20 years and it'll continue to stand the test of time for another 20 years.

[@iu2]

I feel like without White Chicks (and Terry Crews), it wouldn't have had the same impact.

[@MrMannyhw]

Still good when it comes on the radio and satellite radio. Even after another 20 years it will still be amazing

[@RS-jb1lf]

Her mom is a sweetheart. She is so proud of her daughter and she’s right, the song was a hit from the start.

[@DReed1945]

The world has asked for this story for years. She shook us all just with Interlude alone, the radio version, her voice, innocence, and rawness. Her name became written in our minds forever. It’s awesome she stopped everything before she was controlled and lost herself.

[@nil-8026]

Makes me think a little bit of that documentary I watched about the black eyed peas female vocalist that was in the group before Fergie. She didn’t take off because she refused to sell her sexuality

[@just_evandre8698]

Imagine if her Mom never said "that's a hit sweetie", then we would've never gotten this masterpiece 😳

[@_rogertaylors_car]

Ikr, but her mom is so supportive!

[@ThaMobstarr]

That’s why supportive parents are so important and valuable!

[@jesusfelix2605]

“Meeehhh it’s cool I guess ,“ says the mom

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

Masterpiece? Average and forgetable

[@_rogertaylors_car]

@@Darkest_Soul_187 Ok

[@vomitingconfetti7187]

This song is iconic. The intro says it all.

[@tjslam26]

I love how Vanessa's mom says "I'm her mother" like it explains everything. And it does.

[@GroveStreetCJ]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCxl6J8eZV2bdU

[@kayla7562]

Aw omg that the part where Vanessa says she hated the song and it cuts to her mom looking sad. 😢😢 mom says “ I loved the song” Such a good mama 🙌🏻💙

[@a-love-supremist]

"I'm sure there's a lot of people who hate it" Mom: "No"

[@rtobias137]

We gonna ignore the fact that our boy terry crews is doing this interview in a car and not on a chair like everyone else?

[@AMELIAANN]

LMFAO

[@Tcentenom]

He is the coolest guy

[@dizondreams]

Right?! 🤣

[@Manis4817]

Watched white girls for the first time in years** today ironically 😭😂😂

[@ericpabon2458]

hahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@sebasalgarins]

im from colombia,we don’t even speak english here, i mean i do but still, anyways, every friend that i have KNOWS and recognizes this song. now, imagine how iconic this song is worldwide, it doesn’t matter if you don’t actually know the lyrics but when that piano riff comes up, MANNN you INSTANTLY know what’s coming up. it’s the iconic A THOUSAND MILES

[@ZatchBolski]

Her yelling at her dog at the end of the video in her moms house is my favorite part. Seems like a totally normal person who is just grateful for where she is in life.

[@FinalB055]

And I am grateful that she shared her sound with us.

[@lexhildebrandt]

You can tell how supportive her mom has been this entire time no matter how Vanessa felt about it. Solid mom.

[@Jchasser]

Yea I love whole dynamic of the over the top producer and the ever loving mom

[@au-ni6ejsas]

Why is nostalgia so bittersweet? This song defines an incomparable era that just fucking rocked.

[@liveactionlink8736]

The original definition of nostalgia was/is "to open an old wound". That makes more sense to me than just saying that it relates to a good memory. It's the good and the bad, the wounded and the healed past

[@au-ni6ejsas]

@@kovy689 the whole album is an absolute classic

[@apocalypsedreams563]

I'm writing this at the 1:51 mark and I've already teared up because this hit me right in the childhood

[@kayla7562]

@@apocalypsedreams563 yesss 😩💙💙 take me baccckk

[@au-ni6ejsas]

@@apocalypsedreams563 that was when i wrote this. Chiils

[@paolabueso]

This just brings me right back to White Chicks. Love the fact that Terry Crews is a pivotal part of this story! Also, I admire Vanessa for standing up for herself and she has an absolutely amazing mother! What a blessing for anybody on this earth, especially an artist, to have such a supportive parent! 😀✨

[@morwaze]

I know this is about Vanessa but Ron Fair's intensity is dope. The kind of guy who's gonna push you to uncomfortable heights.

[@bebox2495]

Exactly! He’s the type of guy that won’t let you quit.

[@patisr2227]

he kinda reminds me david foster who celine dion worked with on the song "all by myself" and encouraged her to do the high note by teasing her that "whitney is in the other room and could do it instead"

[@morwaze]

@@patisr2227 Damn he said that!? 😂

[@TheSilverGate]

You got it

[@Thedarkknight2244]

He’s probably a nightmare to work with. But I guess that’s the price to pay for “a thousand miles”

[@abdulmuizz288]

That producer's energy is just positively infectious!!! He's a music guy.

[@GroveStreetCJ]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCxl6J8eZV2bdU

[@budakiarcher]

This series has not failed to impress me thus far. My favorite part is when she's finished with the song and hears the dog bark and immediately gets up and goes to the window.

[@vperkv6554]

I remember the music video first. Basically because i didnt see white chicks til yrs later.

[@dee5tank]

I don't know why, but that part reminded me of Grey Gardens. I laughed

[@SasquatchAtTheSpaceDisco]

If it's not failed to disappoint that means it's disappointed you every time. Just saying. Seems like you mean the opposite.

[@budakiarcher]

@@SasquatchAtTheSpaceDisco you know what I mean lol

[@Pauls-World]

So, she basically threw her prime away because of the business. It must be a total grind. I remember the Counting Crows video and always wondered why she never blew up.. she had the looks and the talent like crazy. I fell in love with her eyes because of that video. She definitely has a hit or two in her because she is so talented. I’m glad she’s alive and in good health. Give us one more hit,

[@watsonsatot1962]

She realized how cruel and evil the music industry was. She did the right choice to go away and be free to do whatever she wanted to do. Rather than being a puppet.

[@mattmartian1658]

She also Aparently didn't want anything to do with the bad stuff she witnessed at the baleigh school.

[@lauzroze2981]

Integrity 💖

[@GroveStreetCJ]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCxl6J8eZV2bdU

[@wmkamuyu6331]

The best mom anyone could ever ask for. The love and adoration she has for her daughter is simply amazing.

[@Funintherain13]

Why is it amazing. Every parent who loves their kid feels that way

[@GtGWicked]

@@Funintherain13 because not every mom is like that.

[@Funintherain13]

@@GtGWicked well good ones are. Sorry if yours wasn’t/ isn’t. But it is not “simply amazing”. I find it hard to fathom how some parents don’t.

[@GtGWicked]

​@@Funintherain13 I can tell you're that type of person who needs to have the last say on things. I'm not going to go back forth with you, but It seems you're in the minority who feels that way. Have the life you deserve. ✌

[@bdaquatics7584]

One night... This song came on the radio at work. I listen to metal and my boss listens to punk rock. My boss looked at me and he was like you can change it if you want and I was like naw you can. He was like naw. Me and that dude were makin our way downtown with no shame. Good music holds no boundaries. It's just a classic. That's coming from a dude who listens to Brutal stuff 😂

[@candideggplant1575]

It's a good song. I like some of the bodom and agonist songs, but this song, terry crews, it's all good

[@alexbarton7791]

I listen to some brutal stuff, but you will never catch me not jamming out to a classic 2000's song. no shame

[@walex19]

@@alexbarton7791 lol I’m the same

[@temanmeditasi7329]

Wow hahah

[@timberbytucker5601]

Same situation my buddy who I used to listen to Tool with for hours at a time was also a huge ambassador of this song.

[@jrodohio]

I've watched this ten times now, and it never stops being inspiring.

[@Dyamanti22]

Everybody who has heard this song, will never ever forget this song.

[@ecoRfan]

The piano part is unforgettable. Never heard a more intoxicating piano riff in popular music.

[@maxamil]

truly a day to rue

[@editsbyanais]

Facts

[@taahirahedwards4724]

Beautiful !!!!

[@haveaday1812]

That girl won the lottery with parents. Good people for sure.

[@haveaday1812]

@duckyzzz Did you not watch the video at all?She credits the film with exposing the song to a larger audience, but the music executives and the producers already knew it was going to be a smash hit.

[@stanbalo]

No..even without white chicks which came out in 2004, this song is already a legit global hit in 2002 and nominated for grammy record of the yr

[@theboujieproletariat]

@duckyzzz white chicks isn’t known in most countries, but this song is.

[@waynebell6835]

It’s an enormous perk that they’re still married. That’s what you’re supposed to do. That’s what our culture should be like.

[@miket6978]

@Endoe ONE I didn't meet the right one until I was in my early 30's, if I stayed with the first girl I was in love with I would be miserable.

[@queenpin524]

This song still attracts even the current younger generation my nephew found the song in my phone and he run to the piano-playing it in over and over and over again like he was possessed so it transcends time and race because I'm in Africa

[@5000rgb]

That's awesome! A great song can reach anyone, anywhere.

[@_rogertaylors_car]

The next generation must not miss this song, it's a timeless classic.

[@00708046]

I fell for this song instantly. The magic of the piano's notes , pure magic and anxiety . What hopes and dreams are made of ! Then add that young wishful voice with so much expression . A masterpiece ! There are not many songs that are this powerful , that trigger so much feelings . ❤

[@KittySnicker]

I’m delighted to hear that Terry Crews really does love this song!

[@HumpD624]

I was going to save this video for another time, but now I can’t wait. Thanks….

[@Slow4x454]

Same lmao 🤣

[@LuzMaria95]

Me too haha 😂😁♥️

[@danielfurey3081]

Confirmed. The song is about Terry Crews.

[@GorillaFan_32]

@@danielfurey3081 the song is terry crews. confirmed.

[@Jpizzle0422]

There's something relaxing about someone with such success living with her parents, pandemic or not

[@manuelestuardo89]

She doesn't live with her parents

[@natalie9884]

Oh my God was just thinking that. She is so relatable.

[@HistoryInHighDefinition]

@@manuelestuardo89 She literally says word-for-word “I’m living with my parents” twice in this video.

[@manuelestuardo89]

@@HistoryInHighDefinition her parents live in PA. She lived first in NY then moved to Nashville. She was just visiting them when they recorded this video. A couple of days ago she mentioned she sold her house in nashville and moved to a new home.

[@michaellgv]

She didn’t sell her soul to the devil for women there’s only 2 ways in Hollywood or female devils way or good way and the most famous woman or singers have offended sadly had to go down the wrong way to get famous bc big boss executives in music offices like to sexualise women or use sexual appeal of women toward men to sell and I feel like she didn’t sell out to that

[@TheCinnamondemon]

I was playing this song once like 7 years ago and my dad said “i love that song” which surprised me soo much because he’s a 60 year old African man and I didn’t even know he listened to music tbh

[@GardenMinistry.]

That's so cute 😊😊😊👍🏽

[@deucey222]

lmao this comment made me lol

[@gojenson]

Haha. That is awesome.

[@foxibot]

Aww so wonderful. Music reaches us all regardless.

[@fauzianalwoga]

A song that represents my life with my now late mum. She introduced me to everything including good music and fashion but now she's gone forever and I can't believe it

[@wtfsamusidk7574]

This song lives rent free in my head.

[@DMRJ53]

Lol

[@tear_tea]

Hello ahghase

[@GroveStreetCJ]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCxl6J8eZV2bdU

[@TheViiElle]

Imagine all the songs that never made it to the spotlight back in the early 2000s? That era had a specific vibe. If you know, you know

[@butterball_]

Especially cuz how centralized the music industry was in the early 2000s. So many hits

[@suryavajra]

I remember...the pop hits. There were some singles that went their own way. But it was by this time when pop still dominated.

[@HK-lz6lj]

@@butterball_ Early 2000s was the end of the catchy pop song era, basically 60/70’s to 2005ish ... after that the chords are all over the place . I can’t remember a single melody from an Ariana Grande or Bieber song

[@tokinGLX]

massive respect to all of the songwriters of the world. yall kick ass

[@_rogertaylors_car]

Respect!

[@LucidStorm128]

Chairs Chairs Chairs!

[@kaitlynmckessy4250]

I honestly thought that she was asian

[@_rogertaylors_car]

@@kaitlynmckessy4250 same

[@FrameAmbitiontv]

@@kaitlynmckessy4250 she has Russian roots, could be more of the Asian side :)

[@777colin1]

I have loved Vanessa Carlton since 'Be Not Nobody' days and I have all of her albums. Love all of them, but 'Heroes and Thieves' is awesome, 'Spring Street', 'Fools Like Me' and 'Nolita Fairytale', but most of all 'Home'. The meaning of the song is awesome and the piano break at the end almost makes me cry every time I hear it. It's so perfect. Thank you Vanessa for some excellent music through the years

[@JamieNotLamie]

You may have all thought this song was a joke, but to me, since my teen-hood, this song carried me to adulthood. I had the album and I rocked it daily. I think my ultimate favorite was "I want it painted black." Her songs had such a feel to them. I love you Vanessa. I'm 33 now and proud to have been a fan since age 13ish.

[@squarehammer4619]

Me too. Im a 42 yr old man and i used to play that album over and over especially while at work on my ipod. Saw her at Barnes and Knoble and was to scared to approach her.

[@DrewRueDoo]

I thought the music video was made with a green screen... The fact that it wasnt makes me love it so much more.

[@RNG-999]

I lost my older sister to a brain tumor recently and every day is a battle getting through the day because she wasn't just like a mother to me, she was my mom because we were abandoned. I lost her 4 years ago and every single time I hear "A Thousand Miles" all I can do is smile. I don't cry from happy tears and I don't sob or anything like that. I just listen to the song, and, I can imagine myself teleported back in time to when my sister decided to do a cover of this song for her 2nd grade talent show. My sister chose this song because our father recently abandoned our family and left forever. The teachers and friends/family in the audience knew who she was singing the song for, so, a couple of the teachers who were close to my 8yr old sister started crying and balling their eyes out. My sister ended up getting a whole gymnasium cheering, rooting, and sobbing for her. I just remember sitting there and seeing how happy my sister was when everybody embraced her singing. She was so nervous. I love this song with all my heart. I myself, like Terry Crews, can join him in saying this song without a doubt changed my life for the better forever. Thank you, Vanessa Carlton. I was 3 when the song released, 6 when my sister sung it, and 24 today. I'm sure this song will continue being a piece of warmth with me for the rest of my life.

[@janellegarden4689]

Beautiful story, thank you for sharing! Isn’t it incredible how a song or even a simple melody can take you back to a certain time in your life...It’s as though music is playing as the soundtrack of your life. Wishing you peace, love, and light as you cherish the memories of your sister. 🌸

[@lecourageuxame100]

Sorry for your loss. Praying strength, comfort and healing for your family. 🙏🏻❤️

[@LillerThatIsMe]

She really gave the world a gift with this song❤

[@gabbym333]

I love her "no fucks given" personality. We could use more people like her in the music industry.

[@_rogertaylors_car]

YES

[@gaysianflip82]

that riff still gives me chills and even if that's her biggest hit, she had other bops like "Ordinary Day", "Pretty Baby", "White Houses".

[@kelsaylonna2591]

I still clearly remember early 2020 when I was looking for all means to make hundred of thursand of dollars I come to KZbin everyday and watch multiple videos from channel like this until I figure out this platform that made me earn my first $10,000 dollars in just 24hours. no referral no advance knowledge or complexity

[@victorandrew4831]

Plaase i want to invest

[@thedebatehitman]

“Home” is my favorite Vanessa Carlton piece. That solo at the end gives me chills. It’s nothing too technical or fancy. It’s just that way that she leads in and teases it. She’s such a great artist.

[@GroveStreetCJ]

@@kelsaylonna2591 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCxl6J8eZV2bdU

[@ReallySveet]

“Theres a f*cking smash on this I played it for an hour and a half” Love that energy

[@stephanier6783]

I think that was what could be called PASSION? lol But yes, his energy was palpable when he said it.

[@chrisakans]

This video is the first time I learned of Ron Fair. I dig producers, I’m going down a rabbit hole now. Love KZbin for moments like this!

[@JessieLarkMusic]

agreed , one of my fav parts of the film

[@chrisakans]

@@JessieLarkMusic thanks for commenting! It got me on your page, and you’ve got a new sub! Enjoyed your 🎶

[@JessieLarkMusic]

@@chrisakans oh wow, that's awesome! Really appreciate it Chris. I'm working towards 1,000 subscribers so I can become a KZbin partner, so thank you for helping me get closer to that goal and supporting my music. 😃

[@mervyfaith4876]

When the producer Ron Fair explained and tell the story about rearranging with sound effects and epic facial expression, is priceless and pure entertainment! Glad that Vice created this episode about Vanessa's hit! ❤

[@gamedevastation3501]

I love her mom being a mom throughout this documentary. Vanessa: "I hated this song." Mom: "I loved this song."

[@ye23.]

Lmaoo her mom could be a sitcom character

[@DylanRomanov]

Her mom is the reason she is so talented I believe. Positive encouragement changes lives.

[@bopeepaleep]

I LOVE how they left her in the frame when she said "no" after Vanessa was saying she's sure some people hated it 🤣🙏

[@GroveStreetCJ]

@@DylanRomanov m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCxl6J8eZV2bdU

[@abrahamcb]

I would easily watch a full length documentary on Ron. What a character.

[@nexusyang4832]

I know, right?!?!?

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

He cares so much about money. Jesus what a d*ck

[@carboy101]

@@nataliezementbeisser1492 You're supposed to care about money. It's how you take care of your loved ones.

[@CherryBlossomBlyue]

Right!!! He seems awesome

[@abrahamcb]

@@nataliezementbeisser1492 he’s a producer

[@zdnice]

Watching Ron re-live the “pass me by” moment was something I could see on repeat over and over

[@brookeb82]

Won't hear that line the same way again lol.

[@geebee380]

Vanessa wrote a beautiful song but I have to admit, the way Ron brought it to life were some of my favorite parts in the song.

[@s.a.1858]

If he didn't "encourage/demand" she sing it like that wouldn't have made the song sound the way it does. That climax in the lyrics was needed and now iconic.

[@charlenemack7040]

A Thousand Miles is what I call a ‘forever song’… it will be played 50 years from now 100 years from now 200 years from now if we still have a planet. 😊

[@kclynch9186]

People like Ron Fair are the reason good music exists. Making a good song is like a drug to that man

[@matthewbromley1344]

Yes . He was very instrumental in Christina Aguileras trajectory into music success too ...

[@cthayes2008]

seems like drugs are a drug to that man

[@Bizzle223]

Fax

[@tommyz1082]

Once upon a time, I got free tickets through my job from my boss to see the googoo dolls and third eye blind in 2001-2002. I wasn’t too into into the bands but it was a free date and I had a girl I wanted to take out. Vanessa Carlton opened up the show. That girl I brought to the show, many years later I married. It was our first concert together. I kissed her to this song live for the first time. Vanessa in a small way will be in my memory forever.

[@clarkkent3730]

until you get old and lose your memory.....or die! the spirit is eternal....all temporal things will be forgotten and shall pass away!

[@urbanrealism237]

That is so sweet, third eye blind is amazing btw love them

[@stonecake313]

That’s so cute, I’m glad you have this memory

[@chubear9704]

The blurred out backdrop of her mom indignantly saying NO when vanessa was criticizing her song. Damn that was impactful. I hope you always have nice meals vanessa carlton's mom! Also the way she came back home during covid also says a lot about how good her parents are.

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hey

[@fuel20]

No matter what the producer did to the song, it's her piano part that makes the song stand out and sound somewhat profound and not just a typical pop song.

[@z0mbyd0nky21]

So basically vanessa is saying without saying that there were creepy old men trying to get some things from her that she was not giving up she was not selling out for fame and fortune good for her she is a smart person...

[@_rogertaylors_car]

She's so brave!

[@vanman757]

Not necessarily... Why do you instantly jump to such a conclusion ?.. You professional victim....

[@manuelestuardo89]

@@vanman757 its true

[@vanman757]

@@manuelestuardo89 What is true ?..

[@Thrill_Hou]

Just like every industry since the dawn of time?

[@yellow_three]

Having a one hit wonder means that you created love and wonder for everyone. It is an honestly beautiful thing. This song hits the heart of everyone.

[@jokerpilled2535]

Better to be a one hit wonder than a sellout like many artists nowadays

[@Dropkickpunk76]

Having a hit also allows the artist to have a life they would not have had otherwise. Financially it changes their life forever.

[@LucDevine]

What's a 'hit' though in the streaming age. She's still recording and has so many good songs. Actually better with every record.

[@superzrod7723]

@Theoh Williams that’s what every body says about one hit wonders but she is a one hit wonder. this is the only song of hers that was in the billboard hot 100

[@danimayb]

@Theoh Williams She did carve a career in the music industry after this song, And has made and sold more music.. But A Thousand Miles was her only major hit, It was the only song of hers that made it onto the billboard 100! So yeah it was a definitely one hit wonder. But she didn't mind, She chose not to follow what the industry wanted her to be, She wanted to be herself and make the music she wanted. Her one hit wonder did change her life nonetheless, And then she continued to have a steady income and enjoyment from her new career without selling herself out.

[@juliaalyssandra373]

Thousand miles brings back those feelings when I was this little teenage girl, full of excitement, zest for life and dreaming big because dreaming was all I had and music was my escapism. I was hurting deep down and my family life was terrifying, living with an abusive father in a dysfunctional family. This song made me feel better, like I belong and that I'm lovable and I'll meet the love of my life and I will be far away, thousand miles away from the hurt and the pain I had to endure as a kid. Now I'm an adult, met and with the love of my life, thousands of miles away from my childhood home but that little girl is always in me.

[@arsenalarsenalCOYG]

Vanessa says, “I’m SURE some people hated the song,” but then mom immediately and franticly shook her head NO. 😂

[@_rogertaylors_car]

I like her mom, she's so supportive

[@PrinjPal]

cus that what moms do.

[@xMissEerie]

@@PrinjPal Supposedly..

[@NaomiSwanson]

SO cute

[@AngelaSealana]

This song was super overplayed when I was younger, and I grew to roll my eyes at it. Now having watched the story behind it, I will pump my fist and think of Vanessa's strength of character every time I hear it.

[@monroeboy80]

I love how she explained the song and its meaning to her now at 40. She says it's like a high school paper but shes a professional writer now in her 40's. That one sentence explained what the song means to her perfectly to us as the audience. It's almost as if it means more to the audience than it does to her. Almost as if it doesn't even belong to her. That's what good music does.

[@AlexaBellaMuerte]

She got the best of both worlds, creating music without being harassed for the rest of her life

[@jachcoff]

AND BEING RICCH

[@sad-qy7jz]

Chillin out take it show then u rock out the show

[@ebengordon6074]

The creativity of Vanessa and genius of Ron to arrange it in such a way made it the perfect song.

[@cjhepburn7406]

Ron?

[@blakeh6250]

​@@cjhepburn7406 the producer

[@mrblackbond]

That album was underrated. GREAT music in that. I remember where i was in my life when that came out. I was in college and I listened to that CD over and over again. Such good memories. This song will be immortal.

[@andresvillarroel1236]

Vanessa’s mom is so proud. Love how she reacts to her daughter’s negativity.

[@feraflauna3238]

I don't think Vanessa is necessarily being negative. Too self critical yes but not negative. She seems like a real down to earth singer-songwriter artist who was never quite comfortable with how big she became after A Thousand Miles. She wrote the song when she was very young and had a massive crush on that Julliard actor, so it may feel for her now like she keeps on ripping a page out of an old diary. It's raw and naked and she's grown up a lot ever since. She's still trying to reconcile the song that she will always be remembered for will always be A Thousand Miles. That's something pretty normal and understandable with artists, especially one as independent and fierce as she is.

[@MarcRizzle]

She made one of the greatest songs in music history.

[@cory5495]

her and the other guy. Without him it would just be "interlude".

[@allenrodriguez7387]

Fully agree I don't understand why she didn't make more I need her too

[@Seb7an]

@@cory5495 the melody, which makes the song a hit, comes from her.

[@imalwaysright]

@@cory5495 Interlude is amazing. He added to it.

[@mshoney9301]

@@cory5495 listen to interlude, he barely contributed to her song

[@loukol]

“You’re paddling out, you’re paddling out.. You’re waiting for the next wave, turn around, the wave is coming, catch the wave, surf in! BOOM, number one record right from there. BOOM it’s a fucking smash” this guy is an absolute legend 😭😭