I usually respect differences in matters of taste, but saying this is 'horrible' is like saying Hendrix f**ked up All Along the Watchtower. Lennon would have loved it -- all the haters need to check and see where their soul went! She kills it, and the slide guitar is monster.
Talk about an excellent version of this classic. just do not see enough of her and her work. The guitar work is really good too.She really makes this her own song. ....bc
A melhor versão depois de John Lennon, desculpe os demais, mas ela deu uma carga emocional e um arranjo que foi um arraso com essa guitarra, é Cyndi Lauper.
Wow, it's like this song was written about Cyndi's life. Abused at home, beaten by the nuns in Catholic school. And all the rest of the lyrics are so spot on as well. I bet she didn't have any difficulties feeling each word she sang on that stage. And I love it that she didn't try to copy the original, but did her own thing instead.
I can return to this version of the song repeatedly and still get a chill. Lauper, who deserves all the fame Madonna got, makes this perhaps the best rendition of "Working Class Hero" I've ever heard. It beats out Marianne Faithfull's by the thinnest hair, and is right up there with Lennon's. She fills it with the desperation that the lyrics deserve. Excellent, excellent work.
Awesome to see this vid! when they did this tribute on MTV, all of it was an impromptu effort days after his death, with additional artist still calling in to be apart of it when it was airing. Natalie Cole did "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". and rocked it! All the artist did what they could to pay tribute to John.
It's a really fresh take but it somehow has the spirit of Lennon.It has that rawness and Cyndi is into it. She did a great version of Joni Mitchells "Carey". Now she does the best version of Working Class Hero since...Lennons original. She's underrated. Woefully underrated!
Beautyfull,... the song is already one of the mot beautyfull ever,... But Cindy Lauper singing it like this,... wow,.. shiffers all over! Makes me wanna fall in love with here!
Listen to the words. Lennon end by ask others to 'just follow me'. He never asked to 'just become me'. This is an anthem. That means others need to sing it, not copy it. At least she has the fortitude to try. Perhaps you are milesaboveu, but you'll be coming down fast with negativity like this. The best musician I know has perfect pitch, and I have never heard him give an unkind word about anyone who honestly tried to make music. Art is for sharing, especially this anthem.
this song is so easy to play so that its so difficult to cover.. a simple song played and sung by lennon its a great song... musicians who want to cover working class hero must do something else, and this woman did it! great cover
I did this song with my band in the 80s. It's simple stylistically, but you can't do it mechanically, it's one of those songs that if you're faking it, it shows through and ruins everything. It's a hard song to do right, and we did pretty well with it. So the critics need to try to cut a little slack and try to understand that people like Lauper, Green Day, Faithfull, Bowie, etc. are doing a TRIBUTE, not a COVER.
Take this anyway you want but I personally think that very few American Singers - although there are many good ones out there, can get away with covering a Lennon song - you only have to listen to how Madonna murdered Imagine - to agree (mind you she also killed American Pie), but every cover I've heard Cyndi Lauper do is spot on! She is a fantastic singer!
Vangelisideras - Thank you for that. I've been trying for years to identify that guitarist. He's absolutely brilliant on this track. I know she's great, but this fella lifts the whole performance to a much higher level. BTW, Who is Tim Renwick? Do you know who he's played with? Just so skilled and confident. Tim, if you're reading this, you're a hero mate. Cheers.
negativity like what? Cindy wasn't anything but a diva with a flinty voice and if anything this cover was only reaching for attention. If it was bieber covering a Lennon song would your comment still hold water? Its not that the message shouldnt be carried forward, its that you need to send the right people for the job.
Gosh...I can't understand why some people feel so bitter about Cyndi's performance. Can anyone sing on her octave (I love it when she jumps into a higher octave)? And she is full of energy and expressions. This is a quality performance. Ask Yoko.
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I usually respect differences in matters of taste, but saying this is 'horrible' is like saying Hendrix f**ked up All Along the Watchtower. Lennon would have loved it -- all the haters need to check and see where their soul went! She kills it, and the slide guitar is monster.
I remember watching this live as a child. It was great to see Cyndi Lauper work it. That lady knows how to rock.
Love this version - brilliant !
The classic Lennon' song became as a ritual with this Cindi's version, she said at the end of her cover: " thanks John", an we say also "Thanks Cindi"
Rael Real NO She said Thank You and Thank You John
Talk about an excellent version of this classic. just do not see enough of her and her work. The guitar work is really good too.She really makes this her own song. ....bc
Your voice, Cyndi, cut like a knife in some sweating hand, and John feels so great. And the band is perfect for this.🌈🌛(from Jujuy,Argentina)
john lennon's works are timeless...like imagine, this song will live forever..!!!
Thank God for giving us Cyndi Lauper.
Lead guitar is awesome.
cyndi amazes me everytime
A melhor versão depois de John Lennon, desculpe os demais, mas ela deu uma carga emocional e um arranjo que foi um arraso com essa guitarra, é Cyndi Lauper.
carlos magno Morais Concordo contigo. Cyndi Lauper é foda!
Check out The rendition with Jerry Williams, that one is hell of a version, from the bortom of his rock soul I promise you!
Cindy can hold Church with Working Class Hero
to each his own ,but i think its the best cover of all.just love it
Dont you just love her spirit ! ......and her talent thanks Cindi
Cyndi and the Tin Machine Rock this song with Power!!!!! foo
0:53 Olvidó la letra! Pero la interpretación es excelente!
This is RAD!! to those who hate...just because it is different doesn't make it terrible.
I love this version by Cyndi !
Wow, it's like this song was written about Cyndi's life. Abused at home, beaten by the nuns in Catholic school. And all the rest of the lyrics are so spot on as well. I bet she didn't have any difficulties feeling each word she sang on that stage. And I love it that she didn't try to copy the original, but did her own thing instead.
I remember seeing this on television years ago. God, I had such a crush on her!
I can return to this version of the song repeatedly and still get a chill. Lauper, who deserves all the fame Madonna got, makes this perhaps the best rendition of "Working Class Hero" I've ever heard. It beats out Marianne Faithfull's by the thinnest hair, and is right up there with Lennon's. She fills it with the desperation that the lyrics deserve. Excellent, excellent work.
ME ENCANTA SU ESTILO
Lauper is gorgeous. And she is especially beautiful here. And this tune suits her voice perfectly
Fascinante, me encanta....
only heaven know how much i love her
❤ My Fav Ever 🎉
Awesome to see this vid! when they did this tribute on MTV, all of it was an impromptu effort days after his death, with additional artist still calling in to be apart of it when it was airing. Natalie Cole did "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". and rocked it! All the artist did what they could to pay tribute to John.
wow Cindi..!!!!
I remember watching this years ago, and it wowed me big time! I love this woman's voice.
STILL one of my favorite renditions of this song. Go Cyndi. Awesome voice.
My dad had this on VHS.
She is a goddess, goosebumps when she sings. Her band kicks ass as well.
Cyndi looks really beautiful.. simply she´s great
Cyndi Lauper covering Marianne Faithful's cover of a John Lennon classic inspired by a Bob Dylan tune. All four unique and powerful musical souls!
Anyone who can sing acapella in a large venue and pull it off is a great singer. I've seen Cyndi do that in the eighties. What a voice!
It's a really fresh take but it somehow has the spirit of Lennon.It has that rawness and Cyndi
is into it. She did a great version of Joni Mitchells "Carey". Now she does the best version of
Working Class Hero since...Lennons original. She's underrated. Woefully underrated!
YEP folks, she has always been something very very special in the music world and mine. She worshiped the Beatles and especially John Lennon.
What a treat in this week! This is quite the most stunning piece of music/theatre I have come across in ages. John would be thrilled!!!
gran versión! ...y músicos notables como dave edmonds, tim renwick, el gran terry williams en batería y la infaltable jody linscott en percusión
Cyndi has one of the best voices in pop music still today. I love her cover of this!
What a voice!!!
There are alway 50-90 people who vote down great videos? WTF? Two thumbs up! PTxS
LISTEN to John Lennon's version - THAT'S HOW it should be done.Although I still love Marianne's and Cyndi's versions....
Great cover. Love the energy of Cindi and the slide guitarist makes the song memorable. Anybody know his name?
This is one of my favorite songs! She sings it so well.
amo a cyndi, canta muito..voz rara...
I didn't know Cyndi did a rendition of working class hero, i am addicted to Marianne's version i guess. This was kool!
Cyndi works the animal and has the man hangin' on every proletarian word.She;s got the look! Cyndi foils the man.
Beautyfull,... the song is already one of the mot beautyfull ever,... But Cindy Lauper singing it like this,... wow,.. shiffers all over! Makes me wanna fall in love with here!
She did great with this song she added her own touch
She is a goddess, goosebumps when she sings.
Listen to the words. Lennon end by ask others to 'just follow me'. He never asked to 'just become me'. This is an anthem. That means others need to sing it, not copy it. At least she has the fortitude to try. Perhaps you are milesaboveu, but you'll be coming down fast with negativity like this. The best musician I know has perfect pitch, and I have never heard him give an unkind word about anyone who honestly tried to make music. Art is for sharing, especially this anthem.
this song is so easy to play so that its so difficult to cover.. a simple song played and sung by lennon its a great song... musicians who want to cover working class hero must do something else, and this woman did it! great cover
i wish every cover version of every song was so good!
Allí está la diferencia con Madonna Cindi respira rock
y homenajea a Lennon el
genio del rock: DIOSA
@AlArZu No, I haven't lstened to either of those yet but shall find them and have a listen on your recommendations. Thanks!
just great (a genius song in a genius cover!)
Mostruosamente fantastica
Freaking unbelievable! Cyndi is beyond compare.
WoW Cyndi's emotions come thru, beautiful job
I did this song with my band in the 80s. It's simple stylistically, but you can't do it mechanically, it's one of those songs that if you're faking it, it shows through and ruins everything. It's a hard song to do right, and we did pretty well with it. So the critics need to try to cut a little slack and try to understand that people like Lauper, Green Day, Faithfull, Bowie, etc. are doing a TRIBUTE, not a COVER.
cyndi is so cool....
That was SWEET!!
@xs1yamaha se llama Jody Linscott, gran percusionista...a girado también con Mike Olfield y como tu dices con los Who entre otros; saludos!
Hey haters, Bob Dylan complimented her on this.
Where?
COOL!!!! NICE!!!! I LIKE it MUCH....
now this is how to do a cover tune! green day should do some woodshedding with this vid to see what they missed
Luv my girl! Always.
Live it. So true. Occupy, Occupy!
man im soo glad she is still out there rocken out. and by the way i think shes totally still doable
love it.
Take this anyway you want but I personally think that very few American Singers - although there are many good ones out there, can get away with covering a Lennon song - you only have to listen to how Madonna murdered Imagine - to agree (mind you she also killed American Pie), but every cover I've heard Cyndi Lauper do is spot on! She is a fantastic singer!
anyone know how to get a better version? I mean better quality recording.
Search 1990 "IMAGINE" tribute.
Interpretation with soul!!!
As someone said. There is a version that tops all. Jerry Williams.
Nice work, Cyndi has style and does a great job with this classic Lennon song.
Great version !
scary song of all times
סינדי לאופר ידעה להכנס בדיוק ללב השיר וזעקה אותו בדרכה היחודית כפי שרק היא יודעת.
I LOVE that woman :D seems like she's drunk, and love the way she shows her musicians how to finish with her gesture too :D
Anyone??? Who is that guitarist? He's brilliant. Anyone???
What a brilliant cover!
Superb performance, wonderful song
I love this performance..I have the original tape of the concert-tribute to LENNON..
@faughiii Glad to find someone else who thinks like i do about this!!
Good to see Dave Edmunds too.
Who is that slide guitarist??? Unbelievable!!!
Murray Reiss Tim Renwick
Vangelisideras - Thank you for that. I've been trying for years to identify that guitarist. He's absolutely brilliant on this track. I know she's great, but this fella lifts the whole performance to a much higher level. BTW, Who is Tim Renwick? Do you know who he's played with? Just so skilled and confident. Tim, if you're reading this, you're a hero mate. Cheers.
This is the best cover! The music is wonderful it really rocks!
powerhouse!
negativity like what? Cindy wasn't anything but a diva with a flinty voice and if anything this cover was only reaching for attention. If it was bieber covering a Lennon song would your comment still hold water? Its not that the message shouldnt be carried forward, its that you need to send the right people for the job.
i love cyndi!! every song she makes are amazing ay
this is pretty cool too! that was nice of her!
@Katmarie100 yea Madonna didnt do well on Imagine, but she did do very good on American Pie!! even don mclean said that he liked her version.
oh my god, thelarzter, agreed.
god damn.
Gosh...I can't understand why some people feel so bitter about Cyndi's performance. Can anyone sing on her octave (I love it when she jumps into a higher octave)? And she is full of energy and expressions. This is a quality performance. Ask Yoko.
She did great with this song
LOVE!!!
I remember the Jack Rabbits Slim´s Twist Contest a litle different...
WAW!
Alright... nice!
tripplr thump!!! :)