Elton John's version is really beautiful, but Lesley Duncan's original is deep, melancholic, and magnificent. Perfect at the opening scene of the movie MEN
Lesley Duncan's version is the benchmark for this song. This is nice and Eltons version is good as well but Lesleys version in my humble opinion is the masterwork.
The Lesley Duncan "Sing Children Sing" version of "Love Song" in 1971 is the best version. It was the first one I heard and it will always be special to me. Elton's was good, but I never associated it with him.... it was always Lesley's song.
Gotta give credit where it’s due 🤷♂️ Can’t believe these “simple words” were actually written in the back of a cab on the way to the session back in 71’. My dad was only born that January. Where was I??
People just like Nancy better because she is thinner than Ann...yet Ann is way hotter & a helluva lot better singer, so my favorite is Ann because I am not shallow nor blind nor deaf.
Both ladies are hot- not because Nancy is thin etc- no- But both are special in their own way-(its not what outside- but what's"" Inside the heart":( theirs)-
Lesley Duncan was Dusty Springfield's backing singer in the 60's and when she made a few singles, Dusty sang backing vocals for her! This lady was talented and overlooked. She died of dementia in 2010. RIP Leasley Duncan
Thanks Don for bringing us years of memories for me my first listen was 1977 with Dog & Butterfly Vinyl and haven't stopped since , And to all Heart Fans Peace & Love
They do a great job on a "Lesley Duncan" song. But Ann and Nancy already had great voices. Well done! One of my very favorite Lesley Duncan/Elton John songs.
It is true that Elton John includes this song always in his performances, but he will always give credit to her friend Lesley Duncan, a wonderful artist we miss so much.
This song has 2truly be 1 of my favorites and 2 hear Heartdo the rendition is equally just amazing, for me this seems like an amazing place for all of us who believe in true ❤ , and all that goes w/ir
Love this song! This is the song I learned four finger picking from on my guitar. I had a guitar teacher for about two or three lessons, when I was about 14, in order to learn four finger picking and he taught me picking patterns from this song. Ann and Nancy do an awesome version of this! Of course, they always sound great.
victoria gabriel Listen to the late Lesley Duncan's pure, unadorned version on RUclips. She wrote it and her slow, atmospheric version is by far the best I have heard. Give yourself a treat. It's only 4 minutes out of your life.
Neilprocter, thank you for standing up for Leslie Duncan writing this song. Even Elton acknowledged that it stood out as many people's favorite. Nothing against Heart, but credit and respect should be given where it is due.
And it's a wonderful cover. But people here are that ignorant that they've never listened to it and dare to say that this or that version is better when they have never listened to the best of all.
Love you Heart Love this Song Written from Lesley Duncan So Beautiful Song RIP Lesley Duncan never knew you passaway And Sir. Elton John your a Legend to with Beautiful Song Written love you and your Music Thank you for your Music and Songs to
It's too bad they don't acknowledge the actual composer of this song: Lesley Duncan. Elton John covered the song on Tumbleweed Connection but he didn't write it. Love and props to the late great Lesley Duncan!
Just a stunning cover. I'm guessing almost everyone who bought Elton John's 1970 concept album, "Tumbleweed Connection," picked this Lesley Duncan composition as their favorite track. I know I sure did.
I love this song.. I think Elton recorded it with Leslie Duncan. Beautiful lyrics and vocals, off of my favorite Elton album, Tumbleweed Connection. Thank you, ladies! Gorgeous arrangement!
listen to heart song NOTHING BUT LOVE live at Bridge School Benefit... Ann's voice takes your breath away it's kinda like ALONE!!!! Her pitch.. Song is beautiful as well....
I saw her perform this song live in March when I saw Heart at Penn's Peak. Most incredible show, ever! Have seen them dozens of times, for the past 35 years. The most amazing musicians, ever! Will try to upload the video for you ~ you will love it!
Im going to see them on August 9th, in Baltimore. I hope my seat doesn't suck. March 23, 2014 in Lancaster I snuck up front I almost could tie her shoe I was so close.. If I had the nerve I should of climb up and gave her a big hug.. Yeah I am a HEARTFanatic.. LOL I was a Stevie Nicks fan for 35 yrs. daughter is named Rhiannon. Now I'm so in love with Ann her voice and beautiful face are so AMAZING... :)
Hey there fellow Heartmonger! Am really looking forward to 5/23 in Solomons if I can get over this ridiculous illness! It's just one thing after the other! Hope your're well. Take care!
You're right! Elton recorded this song twice: on 1970 'Tumbleweed Connection' and he played this song along with Lesley Duncan at the Royal Albert Hall and was included in the 1976 'Here and There' album.
@@454something Yes, I already knew that, and Elton & Leslie hit it out of the park back when they sang this song, however, Heart can virtually pick up just about any other artist song and make it great also.
@@tracyjungmann1756 You are sooooooo right about Heart being so versatile. Their Zeppelin work is marvelous. This song in the original form ties for my very favorite song ever along with (Like to get to Know you) by Spanky and our Gang) . The lyrics and melody of Love Song are so simple but go right to the heart (no pun intended.) i even heard it done by Neil Young in his unique style. The Wilson sisters sing a spectacular cover and Nancy' guitar is so crisp and pure. I could go on and on. Just love it! Thanks for your reply.
@@454something Well, I had to reply since you've mentioned my two all time favorites but extremely opposite sounds of Led Zep & Neil Young. Both completely different, but very solid and a large body of great sounds. All info about Heart is sincerely appreciated, they are still great!
Ann Wilson is a vocal Goddess, therefore its strange my favorite HEART songs are mostly sung by Nancy (Nada One, Treat Me Well, etc). This is a great cover, if you like it check out "Come Down in Time" by Sting. Also kudos to the keyboard chick for the 3rd high harmony on the choruses here, great job......
One of the best covers I’ve heard of Lesley Duncan’s song. My favorite remains by Dionne Warwick though. I also love a French version called “À la tombée du jour” by Gérard Lenorman.
Elton didn't actually write this, although he was the first to record it. It was written by Lesley Duncan (R.I.P.), who was asthat a session vocalist. She did her own version a little while later.
Written and recorded first by Lesley Duncan in 1969, this Heart version is better than the Elton John version. Even with Lesley Duncan on backing vocals, Elton never did it justice. These girls do IMHO xx
In about 1971 I worked at Taco Bell (high school days). First thing I bought was one of those cassette recorders you could used to record mix tapes off the radio. I remember this (by Elton John) was song 1....followed by John Denver "Sunshine on My Shoulders" and then "Love Can Make you Happy" by Mercy......... wish I could remember the rest of the playlist. Listened to it for years copying that cassette over and over. Wish I'd written it down, but wouldn't be the same without all the sloppy transitions. Nancy does a nice job.
Search for Lesley Duncan Covers, and you'll find a playlist which is mostly versions of this song, by Barry White, Peggy Lee, ONJ, David Bowie and others.
I would like to believe that it was a collaboration between Leslie Duncan and elton was most who work together add to each other's creative ideas but yes the lyrics I believe are hers.
Little known fact....Kim Shaheen Played the guitar track on Love Song. Kim also played during the sessions for "Gasoline Alley" "John Barleycorn Must Die" and many others. Remember kids, this is a business. If you want your accomplishments to be credited to you, do the business properly or never be appreciated. CHAZZ
I have loved heart from the first demo copy of Dreamboat Annie I received in 1976, but when an artist is not aware of the writer of the song they are covering and does not credit the creator of the song they are praising, it diminishes their heart for me.
You would think if musicians take the trouble to cover others' material they'd know about the origins, but apparently, no... ...Elton John... 😐🤔🧐 ...it's the late great Lesley Duncan!
Nancy sings Elton John songs better than Elton John. This is gorgeous! Mona Lisa's and Manhatters is another gorgeous example of Nancy's version being better than Elton.
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Elton John's version is really beautiful, but Lesley Duncan's original is deep, melancholic, and magnificent. Perfect at the opening scene of the movie MEN
I love the fact that so many people on here are Leslie Duncan fans and feel the need to stick up for her. R.I.P. Earth Mother xxx
beautiful cover wish she had given Lesley Duncan credit
I could not agree more. They should have researched it. LD is also owed royalties
Lesley Duncan's version is the benchmark for this song. This is nice and Eltons version is good as well but Lesleys version in my humble opinion is the masterwork.
The Lesley Duncan "Sing Children Sing" version of "Love Song" in 1971 is the best version. It was the first one I heard and it will always be special to me. Elton's was good, but I never associated it with him.... it was always Lesley's song.
Gotta give credit where it’s due 🤷♂️
Can’t believe these “simple words” were actually written in the back of a cab on the way to the session back in 71’. My dad was only born that January. Where was I??
Have you heard her live duet with EJ?
Have you heard her live duet with EJ?
If Tumbleweed Connection isn't in your music library, remedy that at once.
Got it for Christmas. AWESOME album.
Nancy has an Absolutely Beautiful Voice and is a Very Underrated Guitar Player.
People just like Nancy better because she is thinner than Ann...yet Ann is way hotter & a helluva lot better singer, so my favorite is Ann because I am not shallow nor blind nor deaf.
@@michellehathcock192 you took the mans comment snd assumed too much about their fans. I like them both. Ann does have the Stronger voice.
I soooo 👍 agree! 😷
I could listen to this on repeat all day long. Nancy is so underrated
Both ladies are hot- not because Nancy is thin etc- no- But both are special in their own way-(its not what outside- but what's"" Inside the heart":( theirs)-
THOSE TWO JUST CANNOT DO ANY SONG BADLY. ALWAYS TRUE AND RESPECTFUL OF THE ORIGINAL. THANKS LADIES
Lesley Duncan was Dusty Springfield's backing singer in the 60's and when she made a few singles, Dusty sang backing vocals for her! This lady was talented and overlooked. She died of dementia in 2010. RIP Leasley Duncan
I didn't realise that she had died with/from dementia. That's very sad.
She actually died from a vascular issue to her brain.....
Perhaps the most perfect rendition of this beautiful song Leslie Duncan Author and Poet
The best I know of so far is from a demo with David Bowie (we can find on RUclips)
These gals have always been on top of my music list - pure excellence over the last 4 decades.
Amazing I love this song , Heart kills it
Agree 🎉
And in addition, Leslie Duncan was a fabulous writer, no wonder she & John hit it off, he is amazing and 2gether what a beautiful song!
Great harmonies, love these ladies.
Thanks Don for bringing us years of memories for me my first listen was 1977 with Dog & Butterfly Vinyl and haven't stopped since , And to all Heart Fans Peace & Love
what an AMAZING version wow
Simply beautiful.❤❤ NANCY
Beautiful. Heart has always been one of my favourite bands.
love Elton, always loved Heart!
This song is giving me chills and memories of being in high school and melancholy. Now in 2024.
VERY GREAT SOUNDS AND NANCY VOICE
They do a great job on a "Lesley Duncan" song. But Ann and Nancy already had great voices. Well done! One of my very favorite Lesley Duncan/Elton John songs.
What a beautiful song to begin every day with, I think we forget what love truly is, and so sad is that
It is true that Elton John includes this song always in his performances, but he will always give credit to her friend Lesley Duncan, a wonderful artist we miss so much.
This song has 2truly be 1 of my favorites and 2 hear Heartdo the rendition is equally just amazing, for me this seems like an amazing place for all of us who believe in true ❤ , and all that goes w/ir
Beautiful guitar work
Nice to hear Nancy! Love this song~ I love Love!
She is also a attractive lady/ good guitar skills 🎉
Love this song! This is the song I learned four finger picking from on my guitar. I had a guitar teacher for about two or three lessons, when I was about 14, in order to learn four finger picking and he taught me picking patterns from this song. Ann and Nancy do an awesome version of this! Of course, they always sound great.
Shame they didn't give Lesley Duncan a credit.
Who cares about Lesley Duncan when we have queens of rock singing it!!!!!
victoria gabriel Well, me for one. And all those people who are trying to keep Lesley's legacy alive. :)
victoria gabriel Listen to the late Lesley Duncan's pure, unadorned version on RUclips. She wrote it and her slow, atmospheric version is by far the best I have heard. Give yourself a treat. It's only 4 minutes out of your life.
I'm a die-hard HEART Ann Wilson fanatic thanks but I'll pass...
Neilprocter, thank you for standing up for Leslie Duncan writing this song. Even Elton acknowledged that it stood out as many people's favorite. Nothing against Heart, but credit and respect should be given where it is due.
This is so beautifully done by two women I have grown up with and love so much Laura here and thank you ladies for another job beautifully done!!
very great beautiful sounds long live heart
A beautiful version of one of my fave artists
Elton John Lesley Duncan Kelly sweet and Heart .... no matter who sings this Beautiful Song i love it
Beautiful job on this classic
much softer than elton I love the sensuality they throw in there Dec a heart rendition. beautiful I felt the soul of those amazing heart sisters!!!
This is beautiful
VERY nice version! Thanks for uploading.
honesty shows and Lesley is on a different level ,,spiritual no dout,,listen to this then hers ,,its over ther------------>
Even the late Olivia Newton-John did her cover in the year I was born: 1971.
And it's a wonderful cover. But people here are that ignorant that they've never listened to it and dare to say that this or that version is better when they have never listened to the best of all.
I had forgotten this harmony sing along classic..Great Cover..Thanks for sharing
Love you Heart Love this Song Written from Lesley Duncan So Beautiful Song RIP Lesley Duncan never knew you passaway And Sir. Elton John your a Legend to with Beautiful Song Written love you and your Music Thank you for your Music and Songs to
12 people didn't like this? Are you deaf? I love it ♡
CHEERS To The Lovely Babes From Canada !!!!!
It's too bad they don't acknowledge the actual composer of this song: Lesley Duncan. Elton John covered the song on Tumbleweed Connection but he didn't write it. Love and props to the late great Lesley Duncan!
True. Elton John did when he sang with her, great duo
Just a stunning cover. I'm guessing almost everyone who bought Elton John's 1970 concept album, "Tumbleweed Connection," picked this Lesley Duncan composition as their favorite track. I know I sure did.
I love this song.. I think Elton recorded it with Leslie Duncan. Beautiful lyrics and vocals, off of my favorite Elton album, Tumbleweed Connection. Thank you, ladies! Gorgeous arrangement!
listen to heart song NOTHING BUT LOVE live at Bridge School Benefit... Ann's voice takes your breath away it's kinda like ALONE!!!! Her pitch.. Song is beautiful as well....
I saw her perform this song live in March when I saw Heart at Penn's Peak. Most incredible show, ever! Have seen them dozens of times, for the past 35 years. The most amazing musicians, ever! Will try to upload the video for you ~ you will love it!
Im going to see them on August 9th, in Baltimore. I hope my seat doesn't suck. March 23, 2014 in Lancaster I snuck up front I almost could tie her shoe I was so close.. If I had the nerve I should of climb up and gave her a big hug.. Yeah I am a HEARTFanatic.. LOL I was a Stevie Nicks fan for 35 yrs. daughter is named Rhiannon. Now I'm so in love with Ann her voice and beautiful face are so AMAZING... :)
Hey there fellow Heartmonger! Am really looking forward to 5/23 in Solomons if I can get over this ridiculous illness! It's just one thing after the other! Hope your're well. Take care!
This is a Lesley Duncan song…
RIP…🙏🙏
Been looking for this - thanks for the upload!
Great cover!
NANCY VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL YOU VOICE
it 's not an Elton cover !!! it' s a Lesley Duncan cover !!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for bringing that up!
You're right! Elton recorded this song twice: on 1970 'Tumbleweed Connection' and he played this song along with Lesley Duncan at the Royal Albert Hall and was included in the 1976 'Here and There' album.
@@454something Yes, I already knew that, and Elton & Leslie hit it out of the park back when they sang this song, however, Heart can virtually pick up just about any other artist song and make it great also.
@@tracyjungmann1756 You are sooooooo right about Heart being so versatile. Their Zeppelin work is marvelous. This song in the original form ties for my very favorite song ever along with (Like to get to Know you) by Spanky and our Gang) . The lyrics and melody of Love Song are so simple but go right to the heart (no pun intended.) i even heard it done by Neil Young in his unique style. The Wilson sisters sing a spectacular cover and Nancy' guitar is so crisp and pure. I could go on and on. Just love it! Thanks for your reply.
@@454something Well, I had to reply since you've mentioned my two all time favorites but extremely opposite sounds of Led Zep & Neil Young. Both completely different, but very solid and a large body of great sounds. All info about Heart is sincerely appreciated, they are still great!
Ann Wilson is a vocal Goddess, therefore its strange my favorite HEART songs are mostly sung by Nancy (Nada One, Treat Me Well, etc). This is a great cover, if you like it check out "Come Down in Time" by Sting. Also kudos to the keyboard chick for the 3rd high harmony on the choruses here, great job......
One of the best covers I’ve heard of Lesley Duncan’s song. My favorite remains by Dionne Warwick though. I also love a French version called “À la tombée du jour” by Gérard Lenorman.
Elton didn't actually write this, although he was the first to record it. It was written by Lesley Duncan (R.I.P.), who was asthat a session vocalist. She did her own version a little while later.
Shows off Nancy's emotion.
Bellissima✨
Written and recorded first by Lesley Duncan in 1969, this Heart version is better than the Elton John version. Even with Lesley Duncan on backing vocals, Elton never did it justice. These girls do IMHO xx
In about 1971 I worked at Taco Bell (high school days). First thing I bought was one of those cassette recorders you could used to record mix tapes off the radio. I remember this (by Elton John) was song 1....followed by John Denver "Sunshine on My Shoulders" and then "Love Can Make you Happy" by Mercy......... wish I could remember the rest of the playlist. Listened to it for years copying that cassette over and over. Wish I'd written it down, but wouldn't be the same without all the sloppy transitions. Nancy does a nice job.
This song best suits female voices
Search for Lesley Duncan Covers, and you'll find a playlist which is mostly versions of this song, by Barry White, Peggy Lee, ONJ, David Bowie and others.
Nancy and Ann still look great! Not to quibble over detals but Lesley Duncan wrote this song, not Elton.......
I would like to believe that it was a collaboration between Leslie Duncan and elton was most who work together add to each other's creative ideas but yes the lyrics I believe are hers.
The only thing she said was the it was a song from Elton John (who SANG IT) from the Tumbleweed Connection album. No misrepresentation there.
i enjoy this more than Elton's performance.
R.I.P Lesley Duncan
William Jensen
A nice cover of a beautiful Lesley Duncan song.
A Lesley Duncan song.
Reg covered it.
I think Lesley played guitar on Eltons version
Written by Lesley Duncan, why do people leave the songwriter out when they do covers!?
Happens to backing singers too, often not credited. Lesley is on lots of recordings as a backing singer.
Ann should have mentioned Lesley Duncan?
Lesley Duncan wrote the song, right? I don't understand why they mentioned Elton John.
If you like this, listen to the original by Lesley Duncan. It's her song, not Heart's or Elton's, tho this is good
Its a LesleyDuncan song!
Little known fact....Kim Shaheen Played the guitar track on Love Song.
Kim also played during the sessions for "Gasoline Alley" "John
Barleycorn Must Die" and many others. Remember kids, this is a business.
If you want your accomplishments to be credited to you, do the business
properly or never be appreciated. CHAZZ
I have loved heart from the first demo copy of Dreamboat Annie I received in 1976, but when an artist is not aware of the writer of the song they are covering and does not credit the creator of the song they are praising, it diminishes their heart for me.
Lesley Duncan wrote that song.
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why is "Heart - Battle of Evermore" being blocked
Not many know that Nancy could sing to!
You would think if musicians take the trouble to cover others' material they'd know about the origins, but apparently, no...
...Elton John... 😐🤔🧐
...it's the late great Lesley Duncan!
It's not now..
It's just not long enough
Oh, for crying out loud. Give Lesley Duncan the credit, not Elton John. It's her song. Jeez.
It's clear that most people here have never listened to Olivia Newton-John's cover. Do yourself a favour.
I remember it well, that and lesley's original are the ones I cherish most.
you'd think they'd have given Leslie duncan credit 😒
Elton John?......Alternative facts...........
Sigh. Lesley always gets the shaft.
This song was written by Peggy Lee not Elton John
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Nancy sings Elton John songs better than Elton John. This is gorgeous! Mona Lisa's and Manhatters is another gorgeous example of Nancy's version being better than Elton.
Have you checked out her rendition of I Need You To Turn To? Sublime.
ruclips.net/video/-VG1S3S1Vx8/видео.html
@tecdessus , Agreed! Thank you for the correction. I'll have to check it out. A fine example of "assumption "!
Lesley was this song.