Marianne Faithfull - "Working Class Hero" (live)
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- A lot of people have covered Lennon's great song; but this is the best cover AFAIK, and far better than her studio version.
From the sadly-departed NYC soundstage show "Sessions at West 54th", and first aired on late at night on American PBS stations (with naughty word and all) early in 2000. Video found via ed2k and probably off of her DVD "Dreaming my Dreams".
'Broken English' is one of the best albums ever made. What a voice you have, Marianne, and what feeling.....
I was 16 when I first heard her, I'm 70 in two m'ths, still listening.
i was 8
ha, I'm same age as you. Still listen to Marianne (as well as awesome new music out there)
Me too
I love her raspy voice now
What are we gonna do when the only ones working are the robots? Oh dear. This song has a n added meaning me for me now
She gives new meaning to the song. I love her.
Magnificent Marianne with a magnificent version.
I love this John Lennon song -- he really spoke his truth in this song without any Beatle fluff or fanfare. Just a brilliant poem like tune with beautiful lyrics and singing. And here Marianne Faithfull, who I always had thought off as an after thought to Mick Jaegger and never paid much attention to -- wow, what a powerful rendition, such great singing and interpretation. Lots of power and the band there, whoever they are, magnificent. Thanks for sharing. Really made my night.
I'm 64 loved that album then and I still love it now❤❤❤
Me too 👍
Gawd...haven't heard this in years. The world-weary voice of middle-aged Marianne Faithfull. Heartbreaking & beautiful.
If shes middle aged then shell be 140 when shes old lol
UB40 Red Red Wine
Was she middle-aged in 1978?
Sbsolutely beautiful version!
“Broken English” -amazing album.
@@anRoisinDubh Yes. She was middle aged then. She's in her 70s now.
For me this is the best version - she brings another dimension to this song.
Great songs never die. She is still underrated ... I always love her.
This lady is awesome, her voice is one of the greatest!!
Divine performance as usuall. Marianne Faithfull is a goddess of music.
The only one who could cover this John Lennon song. Have loved her for since 1968.
This sent shivers down my backbone ... I've loved Marianne & her music since 4ever ... she's still got it !!
She took the song to a whole new level. Sang with a great Charisma.
gave it depth
made it her own, beautiful work...
Great band too...sultry,jazzy...Ms.Faithfull defies limitations...perfect,so raw&real❤
what this woman has been through and still has that great voice!
Stunningly raw from the world's finest chanteuse
This by far the best version. What a perfect juxtaposition - Lennon's tired words and her life experienced voice.
She really nails it.
Jerry Williams
That sums it up
Excellent, right?
Bravo Marianne, such a feeling with this song we are all cooncerned with, thank you from this heartfeld feeling.
I think that you are really living what we all live.
Love from France. Anne-Marie (just the reverse of your 1st name). Long live lovely Marianne.
The first time I heard the song was actually by Marianne Faithfull. Since then I think her distinct voice much more expresses the bitterness of the song - and a working class woman - than other versions. If I think back to my time in the UK, and the Brits I know, it really is hitting the bulls eye.
Maryanne's version was the first version I knew of, then Tracy Chapman's, Imagine my shock when it was a song by John, made a lot more sence then.
Marianne, I have always loved John's version and I so love your version Johnny would be so proud of you! Your version is so edgey and hits you right in the gut, the way it should do. Johnny struck hard, you struck just as hard and knocked me off my feet rock on firl!
And Jerry Williams
Johnny?
Well said Joanne,Johnny meaning John Lennon one half of the greatest songwriters that ever grace this Planet he did Working Class Hero in 1970 after the Beatles broke up and lots of Artists have tried to cover it
Just beautiful. That voice is unique. Love it.
brilliant version! i love the drums, and guitar and bass and her voice!
I woke up to the Music Channel's acoustic version of Imagine this morning. I am sure that Marianne Faithfull as well as the rest of the conscious world is thinking about John Lennon today - John Lennon the last person on this earth who truly cared about Peace and the best hope we had at sending the message across all countries and people of the world. If you are too young to know of him - learn. If you remember him - reflect. Keep his memory alive.
Likely one of the few people whose views and experiences I would gladly listen to. A survivor who I suspect has a heart of gold, which she largely hides from most? Significant individuals take time to get to know, but usually they are worth the effort.
WOW - I have heard a few versions of this, but this is now my favourite version
Stunning lady and what a cover . Wow. Clothes are great as well. Thanks Marianne.
Marianne is a highly intelligent woman. A private school girl. Such a beautiful woman when she was young...every boys wet dream I think she once said. She spoke so well because of her schooling & upbringing I guess. She has been through the school of hard knocks...what a woman.
Mark1955 she was so fucking beautiful back then
lol ...a "private school girl" ??
What a woman, INDEED...
She was a goddess back then... she still is!!
Very excellent - nice to see a live performance of Ms Faithfull - classy.
This version is an absolute revelation!
A fantastic voice for rock. Excellent. A genial poetry and a present fantastic. Thank you so much. Pena Gil
Sublime. No matter how many times I listen, I still get goosebumps!
That's what you call singing with passion, love this cover
My favorite version of this John Lennon song.
one of her classics! and AWESOME live! Thanks
great version Marianne Faithfull (and the band) absolutely nails it
I saw her in NYC, and she asked me to get up on stage and dance- but with the shoes I was wearing at the time I thought I'd fall of stage. Damn!
This is one of the biggest regrets in my life. I chickened out, but she was fantastic!
I had this on cassette years ago!! Brilliant!
By far the best cover of this song - this woman has so much passion - I adore her.
absolutely the greatest ever. Marianne and the voice gets better and better....who has balls in rock? Marianne faithful...
Grande Marianne, fuerte abrazo desde Argentina
awesome version, I Love her voice..
That band ROCKS~good rendition--thanks so much Greg~
My partner Arnya (Just added you to a circle) thinks this version is transcendent. The backing track has such an air of menace missing from the original lennon version.
Mere words can't express the love and respect i have felt and do feel for Marianne Faithful
the past 55 years and as for her talent this is an incredible gift given to us all!
Thank you Marianne Faithful from a sixties person. Peace.
Peace Buddy....
@@olivier-pierredebelmont.3630 ...I will find peace eventually but at this time in our lives may happiness and good fortune be yours always. Peace.
@@musicroolsman994 Thank you my friend,this world needs peace and love desesperately now!
@@olivier-pierredebelmont.3630 Sorry man but what we need is honesty from our leaders who continue upon their crooked "ways!" I've traveled the world a little and speaking as an average human most average people i met want peace and love and live their simple lives but the people in power want..."more power? Remember this... money is needed and no doubt useful but a warm bed and a roof that doesn't leak and a little food in your stomach is basically all one needs. The freedom this type of living gives a person money can't buy? Understand? If you don't understand peeps who read this apply for your next job and i hope you reach the ultimate dollar limit you can earn. Forget about the losses along the way... which you will only remember when laying on your empty lonely death bed. Cheers. Peace.
loved her cover, and love this version even more....she gets it.
She´s a queen in her own right....a legend !
Just wonderful. Marianne Faithfull rocks and the band is great.
Proof that a woman has beauty in every age of her life. She has moved through so many levels of femininity it is mind-blowing
Agreed.
Awesome version!
Epic performance, so bloody good,perfect
All my life I was put down because I was never seen as someone who would achieve anything. I came across this video and will never go back. This woman sings the best version of this song that I have ever heard. I would like to believe that I am a WORKING CLASS HERO!!!
Green Day on American Idol was Great
It just couldn't be any better! The best cover ever done upon the certain song! Exciting! Adorable Marianne!
adore John....Marianne Faithfull' version ROCKS......
excellent voice, excellent musicians
Still going strong and filling out in the right places I see lol grew up with this lady, just awesome.
I like this version...a lot. I did this with my band when I lived in NYC in the 1980s, and it was different than Lennon's version, and meant to be. The great thing about this music is that you can put yourself into it, and it is still Lennon's song, but with your individual mark.
llevo 42 años sin poder de dejar de sentir todo lo mas extraño y profundo,el tiempo que lleva ella publicando canciones.
shivers down my spine
Excellent cover of a magnificent, timeless song.
Simply fabulous.
From the album "Broken English", her best work/album, ever !
She is the performer "par excellencé" for this material. But please don't forget the arrangement and the musicians, who contribute to all of this...
Saw Marienne last week at Rhodes, Greece, of course, she included this song - she is amazing and her interpretation of songs is unique!
was just listening to this on my itunes... bout time i added it to my favourites... marianne faithfull gets better and better... one of the best voices
amazing cover!!!!! marianne s voice is so deep...and great performance by musicians
WOW! This is one of the best versions I've heard in a long time! Great musicians and a voice with real soul.
She gets to the Blues and makes your heart soar!!
... Kim Carnes, Bonnie Tyler, Elkie Brookes, Suzy Quattro, there's been many gravel-voice female singers - love 'em or hate 'em, they've all got their place in music. Marianne is another name to add to that list. A great rendition of a Lennon classic.
Her voice here is better than when she was young. Real effective. kc440
What an incredible voice!
What an absolutely superb belter!
A striking formula........
Thank you
Great song sung by a gorgeous lady.
First heard this in the late 80's playing on my downstairs neighbors record player. Best version of the song hands down, thanks Marianne Faithfull...
The singing isn't the only perfect thing about this rendition, but the guitar work. It's a perfect storm...
A Wonderful special voice, full of pain.I love her.
behind every good female singer is a tremendous band !
This just makes my hair stand up every time I hear it. Amazing.
I have always loved her take on this great song. I heard Green Days version and it brought me back to pay more attention to this version. The arrangement on this live version is superb!!!
Oh Marianne , of such faith . Gotta be one of my favorites . See you when we all get there .
dont normally like covers, but this is awesome. love that bass line, and as for Marianne, well, she looks fabulous here
I saw her at the Fillmore a couple years ago and she was incredible. I was a little freaked out by the disco ball, but had fun anyways. This is by far the spookiest version of John's song I have ever heard. Very cool
The best rock n' roll song i ever hear live on youtube thank's Marianne and your band!!
gotta love her and everything she touches
Parabéns Marianne Faithfull, você deu mais alma a esta bela canção do John Lennon! Daqui do Brasil, tiro o meu chapéu para você!
Outstanding version of this tune!
Cette chanson est l'une de mes préférées de Marianne ! 💕💕🙏
Stunning. Perfect.
Best cover of John Lennon's 'Working Class Hero'
Such a great Lennon song.
Gotta love that voice...and the Bass line!
Beautiful
Brilliant !!!!
Well She just got better with age, amazing version of John Lennons song. Thankyou Marianne
Man, that whole album rocks!(Broken English-1979) Punk Queen Diva, Marianne, you rule!!
Something about this woman I’m 77 now still listening 🥰🥰
nobody sang it like marianne i dont think people realise what a trendsetter this woman was
+Allanl Mitchell I realised! :P
+Allanl Mitchell BROKEN ENGLISH
Definitely a "trendsetter". Take a sweet as Sunday=school voice, abuse yourself for years with drugs and alcohol, just barely come back from the edge with a voice that others might say was "ruined" (Ha!) and go on to be one of the most important interpreters of great songs of all time. Now, after I think about it, that's not a trend at all. That's a singular act only Marianne could have pulled off. I love this woman!
She probably had a Mars bar up her snatch at the time.
I get it! I
Great performance and fantastic pair of lungs.
What a Great Woman and Lady Marianne Faithfull is.. and her voice is Unic
Awesome version..!!💜
My volume can't seem to go loud enough, damn good song!