I totally agree, even though I'm a native English speaker and don't know Swedish! I've read translations of the original to get a sense for the Swedish version, and I can tell that the original is much more powerful.
The lyrics between the english and swedish versions are quite different. I think the swedish version is more powerful and better tells the story about the doubt in god that Kristina has and is more true to the book(s) by Vilhelm Moberg that is the basis for the whole musical Kristina Från Duvemåla.
Oh, my world. I've never heard this English version before. It's so different from the Swedish lyrics, but still delivers the same message, and God it's good! And obviously Helen's performance is stunning and gives me goosebumps all over.
I just listened to the full soundtrack for Kristina yesterday and the story is so heartbreaking and by the time we reached this song i was a sobbing mess 😭😭😭😭
This gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it. She puts so much feeling into it that it's almost ridiculously emotional for me to hear this. And the swedish version is even more powerful for me.
I prefer the Swedish version, which is normal since in 99,9% of cases original versions are better than translations. But she is FANTASTIC in both renditions. WOW!!!
Oh no doubt about that- they're lucky to have Helen sing the English version as she knows the actual (Swedish) words, the character of Kristina & how powerful the whole piece/song is and what it's supposed to bring across better than Helen (our national treasure, bless her heart). Btw how come Kristina från Duvemåla hasn't been on stage over here (UK) - anyone know? These are the sort of moments where I wish I was a producer haha I wouldn't even need to audition people I'd know exactly who to cast 🙌🏻🎭🎬🎹🎤👤👥👥👤
The English lyrics are very powerful and while staying as close as possible to the Swedish original, they have been written in a very artful way, too! The sit so well with the haunting music!
I agree with you. I'm from Argentina and I've just discovered her. Her renditions of "Someone else's story", both in English and Swedish, are so intense and amazing. A real talent
Sjöholm is so much more than Streisand ever was. Streisand never got over her self-satisfaction, acquired in the 1960s. Sjöholm goes out to far greater limits vocally and dramatically. And then there’s that fantastic chemistry with Tommy Körberg, but that’s another story.
I must have played this video a dozen times over the past months... each time I swear I will not tear (“teer”) up... each time I fail. The close-ups show this is coming from Helen’s soul. Bless you for keeping hope strong. ~Andy
Reminds me of Job, how he was struggling within his soul why would God allow so much suffering in his life, the most beautiful thing that exists is the mystery of human suffering, everything we have is temporal, only God is eternal
Are the audience asleep, do they not feel that this is one of the presentations of a well written B&B song EVER. Goosebumps every time, the first time I heard it in English I cried, it is so so moving, I questioned ny beliefs when I heard this. Amazing Performance. A
@@Miatpi The English one sounds more like a call for God, whereas in the Swedish one she has lost all faith. In Swedish the song speak truth to a lot of atheist's.
Both Swedish & English versions cut my stomach with a knife, both are so powerful & pill you in. Magnificent performance by Helen & one of the best pieces written by Benny & Bjorn. It makes it even more painful when you realise Bjorn is an athiest like myself, but You Have To Be There is just damn moving. A
Such Passion....she seems to be in a trance.....so much in the song.....I notice she sort of drops the mask right at end ....her more calm self wakes up or comes back. Amazing
Watching this again...Helen is just so so powerful....she smoothly Belts it out...full passion and grimace showing so forcefully on her face. She becomes this song...is really ‘taken away ‘ by it...until at the end she pops out of the ‘trance ‘. Fantastic,. Really compare her last “mad” reach fir your hand.....then song ends and she blinked back awake to the real world of the stage, that sweet and innocent smile appears. Where or how did she go? Possessed. Passion.
HELEN sings from the very depth of her being . Just think of the listening pleasure that GOD gives humanity through HELEN and she gives thanks by singing THANKS to her very Creator.
OMG, no words for this performance and song. She brought me to tears, and that's rare for me.. What's the matter, does the audience have no ears or heart? What a cool response.
This is 10% of the swedish version, if that. This is a Shakespeare recital. The original is a knockout punch in a boxing match. They don’t even compare.
Swedes will ofcourse always like the swedish version better… We have to remember that the english version by Herbert Kretzmer is written for an international audience to make this musical available for them…
I think this song delivers a strong message in any language. The words are beautful whether in English, Swedish or outer Mongolian. I never make comparisons.
I found this due to Peter Joback,s "Gulget Blev Still Sand" Helen is amazing, I only speak english and this is beautiful to me. But Peter's English version of that song while great is not as moving. Though I don't understand what he's singing it moved me to my soul,
Interesting that two men tended to write such brilliant music for women to sing. I could see Frida or Agnetha or both singing this magnificently. I kind of wish the women, even in their 70s, did an album together of B&B music they wrote outside of ABBA.
It's interesting how the Swedish version shows much more desperation and doubt. In the Swedish version she loses her faith, here she's just calling out for God's attention.
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English doesn't do this song justice. It just feels so much more powerful and emotional in swedish.
totally agree with you
Absolutely
@@sjpatrik2 The swedish language is underestimated in a lot of ways :)
I totally agree, even though I'm a native English speaker and don't know Swedish! I've read translations of the original to get a sense for the Swedish version, and I can tell that the original is much more powerful.
The lyrics between the english and swedish versions are quite different. I think the swedish version is more powerful and better tells the story about the doubt in god that Kristina has and is more true to the book(s) by Vilhelm Moberg that is the basis for the whole musical Kristina Från Duvemåla.
This version brings tears to my eyes.. but the Swedish version makes me cry
Oh, my world. I've never heard this English version before. It's so different from the Swedish lyrics, but still delivers the same message, and God it's good! And obviously Helen's performance is stunning and gives me goosebumps all over.
In Swedish or English, Helen sings with every fibre of her being. A Magnificent Performance.
I just listened to the full soundtrack for Kristina yesterday and the story is so heartbreaking and by the time we reached this song i was a sobbing mess 😭😭😭😭
Whether it's in Swedish or in English... This song always make me cry... It is so beautiful!!!
Why are they not standing??????? She deserves a standing ovation that was phenomenal ...!!!!!
Jag brukar inte ofta känna såhär... men Helen har faktiskt blivit ännu vackrare med åren... vilken underbar röst... jag ryser varje gång..
Jag tycker samma.👍
Håller med till 100 procent!
Håller med. Hon har alltid varit vacker men hon blir bara vackrare. Likt hennes musik som bara blir bättre ju mer man lyssnar.
Yes yes ❤❤❤❤❤RAa
Sveriges (till att börja med 😊) bästa röst 🎶🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Tack!!! Helen.... Björn & Benny för att ni finns!❤
This is one of the best performances by any artist ever!!
More recent years, Susan Boyle does an excellent rendition of this song!! Same as Helen, gives it her everything!!
Ja, plus mama med queen
I feel it has its power in both languages!! Especially with this lady singing it!!
This song is a haunting masterpiece of brilliance - bringing together voice and production - wow
we, Swedes, love our Music, we feel it as a national treasure, she is bringing glory to our land.....
I am so blessed to live in the same time and country as this pearl.
And so you should. She is truly great. Hälsningar från Norge! :)
She has a wonderful voice!!! she sings with her soul!!!
This gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it. She puts so much feeling into it that it's almost ridiculously emotional for me to hear this. And the swedish version is even more powerful for me.
I just keep coming back to this - time and time and time again - sublime xx
I prefer the Swedish version, which is normal since in 99,9% of cases original versions are better than translations. But she is FANTASTIC in both renditions. WOW!!!
Oh no doubt about that- they're lucky to have Helen sing the English version as she knows the actual (Swedish) words, the character of Kristina & how powerful the whole piece/song is and what it's supposed to bring across better than Helen (our national treasure, bless her heart).
Btw how come Kristina från Duvemåla hasn't been on stage over here (UK) - anyone know? These are the sort of moments where I wish I was a producer haha I wouldn't even need to audition people I'd know exactly who to cast 🙌🏻🎭🎬🎹🎤👤👥👥👤
The English lyrics are very powerful and while staying as close as possible to the Swedish original, they have been written in a very artful way, too! The sit so well with the haunting music!
No words to say how beautiful....
Helen is the Streisand of Sweden. I am so touched by everything she expresses..
I agree with you. I'm from Argentina and I've just discovered her. Her renditions of "Someone else's story", both in English and Swedish, are so intense and amazing. A real talent
claudette mousseau you should see her doing some funny performance too. She is a fantastic actor in those too.
Streisand lost her magic by the late 60’s, unfortunately.
Sjöholm is so much more than Streisand ever was. Streisand never got over her self-satisfaction, acquired in the 1960s. Sjöholm goes out to far greater limits vocally and dramatically. And then there’s that fantastic chemistry with Tommy Körberg, but that’s another story.
Hellen could only be the best to perform this great song ❤️. But the genius of Benny and Bjorn of ABBA is undoubtedly incredible! God bless us all.
I have listened to this so many times and still cannot, not cry. She's unbelievable in the BEST way.
Helen is so so so so so so so so so incredible
The Swedish version is so much more powerful, in her doubt, her anger, her anguish.
Absolute Perfection!
I love you Helen. Please please come to Scotland or even the UK to perform
This song 🎵 is another fantastic example of the beauty of Swedish partnership Andersson and Ulvaeus.
I love the song,she sing with feelings and she is so beautiful.anybody has the wording of this song.can you share me.
This is musical master piece, as is all their music.
I come back to this so many times because it so timely in this day and age.What a brilliant performance.
Such power and beauty. The song and Helen.
På svenska, denna låt är perfektion! The English version leaves me wanting.
I must have played this video a dozen times over the past months... each time I swear I will not tear (“teer”) up... each time I fail. The close-ups show this is coming from Helen’s soul. Bless you for keeping hope strong. ~Andy
Reminds me of Job, how he was struggling within his soul why would God allow so much suffering in his life, the most beautiful thing that exists is the mystery of human suffering, everything we have is temporal, only God is eternal
Nevertheless....This Woman is incredible. She always sings with her heart.
Helen. Du är bara så BÄÄÄÄST !!! Det bästa Sverige har.
I'm in love with this song. I love both the English and the Swedish versions. It feels like the original is always best, though! Great performance!
Vilken känsla, vilken röst❤️
Amazing Voice 👍
I discovered this lady only some weeks ago. I am glad I did. She is wonderful.
Absolutely brilliant! I keep watching it over and over.
Are the audience asleep, do they not feel that this is one of the presentations of a well written B&B song EVER. Goosebumps every time, the first time I heard it in English I cried, it is so so moving, I questioned ny beliefs when I heard this. Amazing Performance. A
Underbar gestaltning. DUÄR FENOMENAL solie deo gloria
Swedish version Lutheran, English version Catholic
Both are impressive. And Helen is a goddess.
How is the English version Catholic?
@@Miatpi The English one sounds more like a call for God, whereas in the Swedish one she has lost all faith. In Swedish the song speak truth to a lot of atheist's.
Another great presentation of a powerful song by Helen, love her.
This is a performance. In Swedish it is perfection.
Both Swedish & English versions cut my stomach with a knife, both are so powerful & pill you in. Magnificent performance by Helen & one of the best pieces written by Benny & Bjorn. It makes it even more painful when you realise Bjorn is an athiest like myself, but You Have To Be There is just damn moving. A
incredible singing!
Awesome performance (and I love the lyrics; very moving, touching)
Such Passion....she seems to be in a trance.....so much in the song.....I notice she sort of drops the mask right at end ....her more calm self wakes up or comes back. Amazing
Du är så otroligt fantastiskt sångerska
Spine tingling! Wow, what a performer!
Beautiful! ❤
Written by Benny and Bjorn. Magnificent.
Watching this again...Helen is just so so powerful....she smoothly Belts it out...full passion and grimace showing so forcefully on her face. She becomes this song...is really ‘taken away ‘ by it...until at the end she pops out of the ‘trance ‘. Fantastic,. Really compare her last “mad” reach fir your hand.....then song ends and she blinked back awake to the real world of the stage, that sweet and innocent smile appears. Where or how did she go? Possessed. Passion.
One of the best swedish singers of all time!
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She is so, so so SO fabulous. Love this song and how she sings it.
Never saw such feelings put into a song.You can feel the emotions going straight to the heart.
Hon är fantastisk! Underbara Helen ♥
HELEN sings from the very depth of her being . Just think of the listening pleasure that GOD gives humanity through HELEN and she gives thanks by singing THANKS to her very Creator.
Outstanding
Brilliant performance from an absolute STAR!!
Would love to hear Frida sing this.....
OMG, no words for this performance and song. She brought me to tears, and that's rare for me..
What's the matter, does the audience have no ears or heart? What a cool response.
They're Swedish. We don't believe in showing emotions. ;)
Celine could not touch this perfformance.
Few if any could.
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This song is much stronger in swedish
what's it called in Swedish?
fontenayperi "Du måste finnas" :)
Inte jämförbart ens.
Svenska versionen är dock överlägsen.
Outstanding ..... simply outstanding ... yeees ...
Helt underbart ❤
still so fantastic
Awesome song! I'm obsessed. LOL
I just watched the Boyle version, yeah, no contest.
This makes my tears flow. Every time.
she is amazing
Så himla vackert du sjunger, du påminner mig om min farmor som var nästan lika vacker. 💖
I like this song in English, but i LOVE it in Swedish...
And that for a Dutchie
Considero a voz de Helen uma das melhores do mundo . parabéns
Stunning...
Swedish version is 100000 powerful...she is perfect in both versions....love love love
hi
however
beautiful facial expressions you can see her soul through her beauty eyes.. can not be hidden ,ever
This is 10% of the swedish version, if that. This is a Shakespeare recital. The original is a knockout punch in a boxing match. They don’t even compare.
Swedes will ofcourse always like the swedish version better… We have to remember that the english version by Herbert Kretzmer is written for an international audience to make this musical available for them…
blew me away
Magnificent...
Beautiful
'You Have To be There' and 'When The Waves Roll Out To Sea' are the two most stunning compositions by Benny and Bjorn.
Please come to Scotland to do a concert
She sings straight in to my hart,
Bella canción hermosa voz bendiciones gracias
I think this song delivers a strong message in any language. The words are beautful whether in English, Swedish or outer Mongolian. I never make comparisons.
Who is to shave me if into the darkness I fall. A great song, asking the big questions.
Finns inte ord att beskriva skönhetet i denna sång! Tårar på min kind var gång jag hör den!
Yes, so Amazing!!
Hermoso tema interpretado por la grandísima Hellen
pekino makerino jabberino, what u saying my bro?
I found this due to Peter Joback,s "Gulget Blev Still Sand" Helen is amazing, I only speak english and this is beautiful to me. But Peter's English version of that song while great is not as moving. Though I don't understand what he's singing it moved me to my soul,
Im a swede, and Hearst both version's and I have to say, I prefer this one over the Swedish version.
As another Swede. The Swedish version is superior!!
Tears to my eyes. Wunderwar!
Interesting that two men tended to write such brilliant music for women to sing. I could see Frida or Agnetha or both singing this magnificently. I kind of wish the women, even in their 70s, did an album together of B&B music they wrote outside of ABBA.
La música es vidad y amor bendiciones gracias
magnificant
Do yourself a favour and search for videos of her singing this in Swedish!!!
Amazing....
Jag är aå ledsen men jag tror att jag älskar dig ❤
Who she is singing for is coming to pay the earth a visit .it needs some fresh air
It's interesting how the Swedish version shows much more desperation and doubt. In the Swedish version she loses her faith, here she's just calling out for God's attention.
+JuliefromNeth Hello, where can i found that Swedish version? Doy you have a link please? :) Thanks!
+Selitos ruclips.net/video/a2idVI73ais/видео.html
+Selitos From the Minnesota concert.
Thank you so much :)
Nice one
I like the original swedish verison better, also sung by Helen Sjöholm. The recording from the Minnesota Concert is superb.
I was there for that concert back in the 90s! The feeling in the concert hall was electric.