Rufus is one of the most underrated male singers of our time. Could just be my opinion. But dang. He still sounds incredible. Sings with so much artistry and emotion. Love!
1000% agree, I can't picture or imagine any mainstream male artist today that could match the masterful range, skill, and overall large tender presence he displays here. We needed this duo.
You are absolutely correct !!! We are witnessing two of the best contemporary vocalists the world has right now on earth ! Sara is stellar and Rufus pretty much "interplanetary" !!! I have so much respect for them both. 💛🧡❤️🩷💜💙🩵💚
This song makes me cry every time. Years ago, my best friend passed away. She was pregnant and trying to escape an abusive relationship, and she was losing herself. She was brash, bold, laughed so loud, and loved so hard. She adored dogs so much that she opened her own dog grooming business. She loved paisleys, tie dye shirts, and the beach. I loved her so beyond deeply. The lyrics always hit me so hard. Because its true... She is gone, but she used to be mine. Rest easy, sweet Andrea.
Rufus Wainwright has never received the recognition that he deserves. He carries such pain and empathy in his voice it’s healing. Their voices are perfection.
This is amazing. Not like any other duet I've ever seen. Falsettos, key changes, staggered entrances, and the raw emotion... beautiful!! I saw Rufus in concert with our local (world renowned) symphony orchestra, and I used one of the headsets for the hearing impaired. Well! His voice was channelled directly into my ears, and blended beautifully with the whole huge orchestra. The best live musical experience of my life It's a concert I will always remember.
They both have such tender qualities to their voices, while having the power and ability to belt and to add nuance and emotion to that power. This was sublime.
I've heard this song performed live several times on Broadway and several times sung by Sara herself but have never heard it sung so thoughtfully flawless before with these simple and unassuming perfect harmonies Rufus produced. Teared up well before the 30 second mark. Masterclass.
They set my soul a blaze! I knew I always loved Rufus but his vocal range depth and tones are so dimensional, 1st time hearing him do live. This magic because he took on Sara’s song and tore hole in space with it.
Rufus Wainwright is a one of my favorite singers. Seen him perform in coupled of times in small venues and did get a chance to meet him in person. Great human being. Sings with such passion 🦋❤️
Holy moly, this is one of my favorite songs from a musical and rufus wainwright is one of my all time favorite musicians?! I would've never thought I'd hear him sing this! What a gift!
Easily one of the most beautiful performances I've ever seen, the harmonizing is absolutely stunning and emotional! Thankyou for bringing this to the platform for everyone to see 😍
Lstening to Rufys harmonize with Sarah sends me out into an incredible place I dont often get to go......my head begins to spin ,my heart becomes full , the air I breathe is pure and I cry the most cleansing tears. I hang on every soulful note . Rufus you have an incredible gift and we are blessed you have lived your life in the spirit that you do. Thank you thank you ,thank you...!
This song is one of my all time favs and this duet is amazing. It must be such an honor to create a masterpiece and have it lifted to another dimension with a collaboration like this.
I’ve listened to this song a million times, but this video came at such a potent moment in my life. I am sobbing with the beauty and comfort of their storytelling. Thank you for this, and whoever needs to hear this: you are not alone ❤
It's so easy to always overpower other people when singing together, but if you watch and listen to how they sing, you will see that they don't just give each other their own moments. When they sing together, you can see and hear them listening to each other so they can adjust their singing and sound better together, not just in perfectly hitting their notes but also in making sure the quality and textures of their voices blend well.
JC!!!! He's amazing. That album is gorgeous. Saw her on Broadway, incredible. I'd never have expected Rufus to saunter in and one up the entire song like that. But I should have known. Incredible performance all around. Bravo!!!
That first note punctured my heart. And throughout the song his voice slowly, and meticulously mended it back. Thank you for your talent, Rufus. BRAVO!
In literal tears, this is one of the most beautiful live versions of this song. Their voices together, the harmonies aaaahhhh thank you to you both!! And the music!!! Everyone is just amazing at what they do. Much love!
This song lives in my spirit, speaking to my very existence here. I’m so happy to see Rufus W. singing it with Sara! What a lovely addition and such a treat! His voice is like a warm embrace & Sara is such a powerhouse. Nice juxtaposition. ❤
This is so profoundly beautiful. Music that truly touches deep down into your soul and pulls out all the feelings. This is precisely what the world needs right now. My heart needed this.
I can not stop listening to this without crying! I have always loved these 2 AND loved this musical AND this song, but to get this as a duet with them, ugh my heart ❤😢❤
This song was performed on New Year’s Eve for 2025!! I knew instantly when I heard this that 2025 is going to be magical. I hope this breaks the curse of Covid-19 and how 2020 we all went through one of the biggest history moments together when the earth shut down. Here we are 5 years later. May everyone find love, kindness, and peace❤
Such a powerful song! Will never ever forget the first time I heard it on Sara's concept album for Waitress. When it got to the line "she is broken and won't ask for help" I immediately cried. Still have the same reaction, and it looks like most women in the audience do too. This song feels like the forerunner to the famous monolog in Barbie... and dare I say it's better?
Watched the New Years Eve concert and was just amazed on how beautuful their voices were together singing this! I’ve watched it so many times since! Bravo! ❤
Wow! Lots going on in that production. Great arranging, great musicianship, powerful complimentary vocals. I'm guessing they rehearsed that. Simply beautiful.
What an absolutely beautiful performance that has brought me to tears. Is there any way this could be released on Spotify as well? I have immediately added it to my music playlist here. Thank you for sharing ❤
This may be one of the best duets I've ever witnessed in my entire life.
Rufus is one of the most underrated male singers of our time. Could just be my opinion. But dang. He still sounds incredible. Sings with so much artistry and emotion. Love!
I’d split hairs a little and say under appreciated. Most of those in the know,know.
1000% agree, I can't picture or imagine any mainstream male artist today that could match the masterful range, skill, and overall large tender presence he displays here. We needed this duo.
Definitely agree 100%. He never appears to be struggling or working too hard and it shows. A master looks and sounds effortless.
You are absolutely correct !!! We are witnessing two of the best contemporary vocalists the world has right now on earth ! Sara is stellar and Rufus pretty much "interplanetary" !!! I have so much respect for them both. 💛🧡❤️🩷💜💙🩵💚
Yeah. He’s majestic.
This song makes me cry every time. Years ago, my best friend passed away. She was pregnant and trying to escape an abusive relationship, and she was losing herself. She was brash, bold, laughed so loud, and loved so hard. She adored dogs so much that she opened her own dog grooming business. She loved paisleys, tie dye shirts, and the beach. I loved her so beyond deeply. The lyrics always hit me so hard. Because its true... She is gone, but she used to be mine. Rest easy, sweet Andrea.
Rufus Wainwright has never received the recognition that he deserves. He carries such pain and empathy in his voice it’s healing. Their voices are perfection.
Just because he's not appreciated by the world doesn't mean he's not appreciated at all I love him
I broke in half when Rufus hit the high harmony. Stunning.
I can’t remember ever utterly sobbing from a song. He’s always been underrated and this duet needs to be shared. THIS is art. Brilliant.
This reopened my Rufus vault. ❤Listening to all his old songs, he’s amazing.
Same thing happened to me last night! Went down a Rufus rabbit hole
Doing the same thing!
About to go down there too!
On my way.
I've lost count how many times I've watched this now. I get chills every time around the 3:20 mark. Just wow.
Right?
Me too! Literally constantly on repeat! 😅
His falsetto notes harmonizing with her beautiful pure voice…their combined musicality…this just wallops me in the stomach.
My absolutely favorite duet ever. I love Rufus and Sara - blend of their voices is perfection. Watching Rufus especially makes me want to cry.
This is amazing. Not like any other duet I've ever seen. Falsettos, key changes, staggered entrances, and the raw emotion... beautiful!!
I saw Rufus in concert with our local (world renowned) symphony orchestra, and I used one of the headsets for the hearing impaired. Well! His voice was channelled directly into my ears, and blended beautifully with the whole huge orchestra. The best live musical experience of my life It's a concert I will always remember.
This is stunning. I knew what to expect from Sara Bareilles, but Rufus Wainwright blew me away. 💖💖💖💖
What guitars said
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The opposite for me. :-)
Rufus's voice is like his fingerprint, so unique and sounds amazing
Outstanding performances by both Sara and Rufus, but the conductor also crushed it here.
The duo I never knew I needed. This was absolutely stunning.
This has to be one of the best duets I’ve ever heard, and one of the most beautiful songs.
They both have such tender qualities to their voices, while having the power and ability to belt and to add nuance and emotion to that power. This was sublime.
This duet is simply everything. Absolutely stunning!
He added harmonies that only his voice can pull off. What a breathtaking level of artistry.
I've heard this song performed live several times on Broadway and several times sung by Sara herself but have never heard it sung so thoughtfully flawless before with these simple and unassuming perfect harmonies Rufus produced. Teared up well before the 30 second mark. Masterclass.
They set my soul a blaze! I knew I always loved Rufus but his vocal range depth and tones are so dimensional, 1st time hearing him do live. This magic because he took on Sara’s song and tore hole in space with it.
Rufus high note at the end made my heart explode! ❤
Rufus Wainwright is a one of my favorite singers. Seen him perform in coupled of times in small venues and did get a chance to meet him in person. Great human being. Sings with such passion 🦋❤️
One of the most flawless live vocals. On repeat for the next week, perhaps month.
His control and full chest voice is amazing!!
Holy moly, this is one of my favorite songs from a musical and rufus wainwright is one of my all time favorite musicians?! I would've never thought I'd hear him sing this! What a gift!
Right?! I never expected Rufus to walk out when she announced a special guest!
How this doesn't have a bagillion views baffles me. People need to hear this whether they know it or not. Bravo!
I was transfixed by every note and the emotion that swelled from both Rufus and Sara. This performance took me to another place. Unbelievable.
Wow. This floored me. Rufus Wainwright, what a voice, what a singer. Amazing performance between these two.
Sara AND Rufus in a duet, with one of the greatest songs ever written?! 😍
Easily one of the most beautiful performances I've ever seen, the harmonizing is absolutely stunning and emotional! Thankyou for bringing this to the platform for everyone to see 😍
Lstening to Rufys harmonize with Sarah sends me out into an incredible place I dont often get to go......my head begins to spin ,my heart becomes full , the air I breathe is pure and I cry the most cleansing tears.
I hang on every soulful note .
Rufus you have an incredible gift and we are blessed you have lived your life in the spirit that you do. Thank you thank you ,thank you...!
Beautiful. I would love both this duet version of this recorded with them both and I would love Rufus to record a cover just on his on. Stunning
You know a duo is done well when it’s difficult, at times, to tell which voice is coming from which body🙌🏽👏🏽
Exactly!
This song is one of my all time favs and this duet is amazing. It must be such an honor to create a masterpiece and have it lifted to another dimension with a collaboration like this.
You have no idea how hard I'm crying right now. All the emotion that Rufus added to this song is divine.
I’ve listened to this song a million times, but this video came at such a potent moment in my life. I am sobbing with the beauty and comfort of their storytelling. Thank you for this, and whoever needs to hear this: you are not alone ❤
Rufus’ falsetto is heartbreaking ❤
It's so easy to always overpower other people when singing together, but if you watch and listen to how they sing, you will see that they don't just give each other their own moments. When they sing together, you can see and hear them listening to each other so they can adjust their singing and sound better together, not just in perfectly hitting their notes but also in making sure the quality and textures of their voices blend well.
The version of this song broke me open! This might be the most beautiful thing I have EVER heard in my entire life!
Oh Sara, oh Rufus. Transcendent. ❤️🌈🥂
Best version of this song yet!! The harmonies were insane!
These two voices could heal the world.
JC!!!! He's amazing. That album is gorgeous. Saw her on Broadway, incredible. I'd never have expected Rufus to saunter in and one up the entire song like that. But I should have known. Incredible performance all around. Bravo!!!
That first note punctured my heart. And throughout the song his voice slowly, and meticulously mended it back. Thank you for your talent, Rufus. BRAVO!
Watched this on New Year’s Eve and was transfixed by every note. The two of them together was magical
This was amazingly heartfelt and brilliant at the same time. I think Rufus' interpretation nailed it.
Goosebumps and tears.
😭😭😭 Rufus has such a great soulful voice! He pulls the emotion out of each word!
I’m a big music fan that has been seeking out new/interesting music my whole life. This is one of the best duets I’ve ever heard. Amazing!!!
This was a Duo made in heaven, WOW, loved it
In literal tears, this is one of the most beautiful live versions of this song. Their voices together, the harmonies aaaahhhh thank you to you both!!
And the music!!! Everyone is just amazing at what they do. Much love!
this performance has completely altered my brain chemistry.
Love Rufus he is pure emotion thank you for healing my inner child for one night...
I’m getting teary 🥲 🥹
What a beautiful rendition. The lyrics always break my heart, but it’s also hopeful somehow. 🫶🏼
It's one of the best duets I've ever heard!
I had never heard this song before and it absolutely destroyed me. I pray this performance becomes available to purchase. It’s so beautiful
He’s one of my favorites too. His voice is just so,unique and perfect. Stunning duet.
Breathtaking. Gorgeous. Amazing. Perfection.❤❤❤
Rufu's rendition is out of space!!! extremely beautiful!!!!!!!!
this song breaks my heart every time and this version is the best yet.
I have no words for this. It brought me to tears.
This gave me chills.
The only person who could sing this song with feeling: Rufus. I just love this song so much.
This song lives in my spirit, speaking to my very existence here. I’m so happy to see Rufus W. singing it with Sara! What a lovely addition and such a treat! His voice is like a warm embrace & Sara is such a powerhouse. Nice juxtaposition. ❤
BLOWN AWAY ! This was my fav song and now this is my fav duet of all time !! WOW just wow !
This is so profoundly beautiful. Music that truly touches deep down into your soul and pulls out all the feelings. This is precisely what the world needs right now. My heart needed this.
So beautiful !!
It takes a lot to stand out when sharing a stage with Sarah. Rufus pulls it off!
I swear every version of this song is my favorite, but THIS ONE really IS! Truly...Beautifully Done! ❤
This hit me right in the feels!!!! Jeez!!!
Absolutely beautiful😊😊
I AM SWEATING and CRYING I CANNOT THINKKKKK
Sobbing. Chills. Perfection.
Rufus is a gift to the world!
*Sensational, beyond incredible*
Hands down the best performance of the song 😢
BLOWN AWAY...literally on repeat
I can not stop listening to this without crying! I have always loved these 2 AND loved this musical AND this song, but to get this as a duet with them, ugh my heart ❤😢❤
Can you please share with me - the Name of the Musical this Beautiful Song is from... Thank you !
Waitress
@@maryoconnor9360 Waitress
(I've only heard about 10 over the years and) this was Rufus' best performance, sublime.
This song was performed on New Year’s Eve for 2025!! I knew instantly when I heard this that 2025 is going to be magical. I hope this breaks the curse of Covid-19 and how 2020 we all went through one of the biggest history moments together when the earth shut down. Here we are 5 years later. May everyone find love, kindness, and peace❤
Such a powerful song! Will never ever forget the first time I heard it on Sara's concept album for Waitress. When it got to the line "she is broken and won't ask for help" I immediately cried. Still have the same reaction, and it looks like most women in the audience do too. This song feels like the forerunner to the famous monolog in Barbie... and dare I say it's better?
Watched the New Years Eve concert and was just amazed on how beautuful their voices were together singing this! I’ve watched it so many times since! Bravo! ❤
Is this concert available still? I must’ve missed seeing it advertised.
Just incredibly beautiful. Sensational stuff. Wow.
This is absolutely the most beautiful song EVER!!!!
Absolutely stunning!! ❤
Wow he sung with full authenticity. Beautiful 😊
Probably the most beautiful live performance I’ve ever seen!!!!!! Made me cry!! ❤
Gosh! Rufus Goosebumps Wainwright!
They are absolutely perfect! Rufus brings a whole new beautiful experience to this song!
With grace, I accept this song as my life.
Wow he still has it and then some ❤
This is one of the best examples of the voice as a beautiful musical instrument. Rufus sounds as precise as a top violinist.
Outstanding ❤️
Why have I never heard of this man before?!? That was out of this world 🤩
Finally an audience who don’t sing and clap during the song. Thank you
Wow! Lots going on in that production. Great arranging, great musicianship, powerful complimentary vocals. I'm guessing they rehearsed that. Simply beautiful.
what a great recomendation from RUclips, never heard this song. it brought tears to my eyes. what a performance
Those harmonies. Just wow!
What an absolutely beautiful performance that has brought me to tears. Is there any way this could be released on Spotify as well? I have immediately added it to my music playlist here. Thank you for sharing ❤