Marlon Williams "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (Live at Rolling Stone Australia office)

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2025

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  • @priscilladesert4078
    @priscilladesert4078 Год назад +11

    Blown away . I put him up there with Roberta Flack for that rendition

  • @mattthompson5341
    @mattthompson5341 6 месяцев назад +11

    I saw Marlon perform last night. His talent is truly astonishing and my heart is so beautifully wounded by what I witnessed. A flawless and mesmerising expose in human brilliance.

  • @damotourettes
    @damotourettes 5 лет назад +97

    The impossible love child of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Townes Van Zandt.

  • @EdnaBond-v2l
    @EdnaBond-v2l 16 дней назад +1

    How did this man not become more recognized. He's awesome

  • @rebeccaflowerbeck9894
    @rebeccaflowerbeck9894 7 месяцев назад +10

    This song is just beautiful.
    My Mum says that this song reminds me of when she first saw my (late) Dad when they were teenagers ❤️

  • @peterwharehoka9842
    @peterwharehoka9842 6 лет назад +32

    Gosh, this caught me by surprise. Listening to it I looked at my wife of 43 years. She was snoozing in her lazyboy ... big swallow and my glasses started to fog up. Looking on Spotify right now.

    • @BobBob-vw4jj
      @BobBob-vw4jj 4 месяца назад

      It’s one of those pieces of magic that comes along every now and then that makes you appreciate what you have!
      Gets me in the feels hard out too!!

  • @Hunter45s
    @Hunter45s 9 лет назад +107

    Probably the benchmark version and it deserves to be heard more widely.

    • @CF0RD
      @CF0RD 5 месяцев назад

      Agree. Don't want to take anything away from the original, but this version is fantastic

  • @billyethridge1558
    @billyethridge1558 10 дней назад +1

    That was just beautiful.

  • @LB76255
    @LB76255 5 лет назад +11

    For all of us who miss Elvis and Roy Orb, Marlon is making us drool and fall at our knees.

  • @purplekiwi5134
    @purplekiwi5134 8 лет назад +86

    a very personal and meaningful song played at my husband's funeral - Marlon's cover is heartbreakingly beautiful

    • @roisinniloirgneain815
      @roisinniloirgneain815 6 лет назад +7

      szane I hope you're doing well. Beautiful choice, beautiful rendition.

    • @marlonwilliams3034
      @marlonwilliams3034 3 года назад +12

      Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown.
      Will love to hear from you again💯❤️

    • @STROND
      @STROND 2 года назад

      @@marlonwilliams3034 Credit due where credit is deserved !

    • @thomastuohy7688
      @thomastuohy7688 Год назад

      ​@@marlonwilliams3034
      I still come back to this song very frequently. Truly one of the most beautiful performances ever

  • @markrothery8719
    @markrothery8719 6 лет назад +19

    I gotta say, hats off to Marlon, that is a incredibly hard track to cover and he does it soo much justice, massive respect to him x

  • @aimeebennett7958
    @aimeebennett7958 3 года назад +15

    I cannot even believe the voice of this angel!

  • @keoladedely9132
    @keoladedely9132 5 месяцев назад +4

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @DonnaDucharme
    @DonnaDucharme 6 лет назад +30

    Okay, I think I never have to listen to another song for the rest of my life because this has topped them all. Be still my heart!

  • @haddy5858
    @haddy5858 2 года назад +15

    The first time ever I saw your face
    I thought the sun rose in your eyes
    And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
    To the dark and the endless skies
    The first time ever I kissed your lips
    I felt the earth move in my hand
    Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
    That was there at my command, my love
    And the first time I lay with you
    And felt your heart so close to mine
    I knew our joy would fill the earth
    And last 'til the end of time, my love
    The first time ever I saw your face
    I wish you all to be loved as much as this 🤧

  • @Ryan-td3td
    @Ryan-td3td Год назад +7

    It's always a pleasant surprise when I'm shocked and amazed by the musical talents of someone I see on TV. I was impressed enough by his singing scene in sweet tooth that I decided to look him up. Really glad I did. What a talent! Such and old-school, soulful sound.

    • @meggyblue3348
      @meggyblue3348 Год назад +1

      Exactly the same here. I'm a singing teacher and music lover, and couldn't believe my luck in stumbling across him. This is chef's kiss perfection.

  • @guitarsz
    @guitarsz 6 лет назад +6

    holy cow. he sounds like someone from the 60s, and yet here he is...in our day. crazy.

  • @ValDworzak
    @ValDworzak 9 лет назад +69

    A truly mesmerising singer - it has been a long time since I have been so captivated by a voice.

    • @rowenalaing4807
      @rowenalaing4807 3 года назад +1

      Marlon, please record this song. It soothes my heart when I listen to it. I play it twice a day.

    • @ciarancosgrave
      @ciarancosgrave Год назад

      Check out Richard Hawley.

  • @Zeekski
    @Zeekski 4 года назад +5

    What is this wizardry? Absolute magic .....

  • @MsAnnieBaker
    @MsAnnieBaker 4 года назад +6

    Watched Succession...loved Sarah Snook so watched the Beautiful lie and discovered this magical amazing man! Marlon Williams is a gem

    • @delretadonaldson
      @delretadonaldson 3 года назад +1

      So did I....I must have gone back a few times to keep hearing his voice. I was trying to find the Beautiful Lie soundtrack but no luck

    • @MsAnnieBaker
      @MsAnnieBaker 3 года назад

      @@delretadonaldson There are some of the actual songs on Spotify. I think he sang Miss Lonesome on the show.

  • @tesstossterone
    @tesstossterone 8 лет назад +23

    I have listened to the original and many other covers of this since watching this, none even come close to. Unbearably beautiful

  • @tocaandsonicedit
    @tocaandsonicedit 9 лет назад +39

    i could play this clip over and over,played it to my 1 year old granddaughter and she was so sold on you she tried to sing with you ,you are amazing Marlon : )

    • @keevee09
      @keevee09 6 лет назад +1

      Beautiful.

    • @maggiemessenger7921
      @maggiemessenger7921 6 лет назад +2

      I agree. I play it over and over. Love Marlon's voice. I also loved Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley and Gene Pitney which means I have equisite taste.

    • @keevee09
      @keevee09 6 лет назад

      @@maggiemessenger7921 I concur. You have the taste of a perfect perfectionist; me. Great to share good taste like a fulfilling meal completed by a conversation to feed the soul. Hope all is well with you as it undoubtedly is by such a man of perfect taste as humble me. Peace.

    • @maggiemessenger7921
      @maggiemessenger7921 6 лет назад

      Peace to you too keevee09

    • @keevee09
      @keevee09 6 лет назад

      @@maggiemessenger7921 Thank you. It matters that people can talk. Talking requires peace. We know it and will use peace to speak and respect and know. Peace. And a thousand lives to your family. Live where you are. Life reaches through great distance via fine tendricals yet our demands tend to be local don't cha know it :)? Stay strong and resilient and resourceful and resigned.

  • @ElfrosineAurelia11
    @ElfrosineAurelia11 3 года назад +11

    This is phenomenal Marlons voice is so haunting. He is able to transmit so much emotion.

  • @mariamaravilla1977
    @mariamaravilla1977 7 месяцев назад +2

    First heard him sing in Sweet Tooth singing The Boxer. Now, I'm hooked. Beautiful, calming voice.

  • @jlaskew
    @jlaskew 5 лет назад +11

    This is also the way I felt, and feel, about my children.

  • @ednaarohatamati7926
    @ednaarohatamati7926 9 лет назад +17

    wow I never heard someone sing so sweetly

  • @tinaknapp4236
    @tinaknapp4236 3 года назад +4

    I’m I love. What an awesome young man

  • @djw1422
    @djw1422 5 лет назад +7

    😢 💕 one of the loveliest versions I've ever had the pleasure of hearing! Brought tears to my eyes!

  • @meggyblue3348
    @meggyblue3348 Год назад +1

    Aside from his obviously delicious tone (and looks) his breath control is exemplary!!

  • @roydestroyforever
    @roydestroyforever 6 лет назад +4

    Sing to me all day Marlon!

  • @CRneu
    @CRneu 8 лет назад +19

    An album of Marlon doing this style of song with this recording method would be amazing.

  • @robertd8351
    @robertd8351 4 месяца назад +1

    Very good recording. I do not think comparisons to even the greatest hold. He is a wonderfuly talented singer, his voice, while he plays his guitar!

  • @tinaknapp4236
    @tinaknapp4236 3 года назад +5

    Stunning young talented man

  • @pjstraker
    @pjstraker 8 лет назад +30

    Simply heartbreakingly beautiful thank you Marlon.

  • @keithwigley1256
    @keithwigley1256 7 лет назад +5

    Brilliant vocals Marlon.
    Not many can capture the heart of this song as you have...

  • @annemacleod1421
    @annemacleod1421 9 лет назад +20

    Gorgeous. Marlon deserved all of his NZ Music Awards given 19 November 2015.Hope to hear him live - this is exquisite.

  • @annabawden2656
    @annabawden2656 9 лет назад +5

    This version of a beautiful song is heart-wrenchingly, achingly beautiful. That voice.
    Sigh!

  • @lizcadogan8234
    @lizcadogan8234 8 лет назад +8

    Marlon Williams you are a unique wonder...with the voice of an angel...amazing

    • @marlonwilliams3034
      @marlonwilliams3034 3 года назад

      Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown.
      Will love to hear from you again💯

  • @olddavem
    @olddavem 4 года назад +3

    I "found" Marlon about 5 years ago & became an instant fan. Then I forgot to keep up & found him again about a month ago. I think he's a great talent!

  • @BenjiMordino
    @BenjiMordino 2 года назад +1

    Somehow I have miss Marlon until just now, but I am so glad I found his music this week.

  • @leighannehaynie4654
    @leighannehaynie4654 7 лет назад +85

    My god. What a hauntingly beautiful voice. Chris Isaac? Jeff Buckley? Both almost as good as this!

  • @zizabiz
    @zizabiz 8 лет назад +26

    I really wish Marlon would do a recording of this

  • @kelly2320
    @kelly2320 8 лет назад +7

    Most beautiful version I've heard in a long time. This song needs little embellishment. A beautiful unaltered voice and a nylon string guitar. Perfect.

  • @beamarie9758
    @beamarie9758 9 лет назад +8

    Theres something so relatable to your voice while you sing this song and strum that guitar...

  • @PatrickSheridanVideo
    @PatrickSheridanVideo 6 лет назад +10

    Damn that was beautiful... what a voice! I just discovered the music of Marlon Williams last night (while watching Wild Wild Country on Netflix), and it turns out that Marlon is performing here tonight in Vancouver BC. Kind of a weird coincidence! He's playing at the Biltmore Cabaret (very small place), and it would be wonderful to hear him singing in such an intimate setting... but alas, it's sold out. Tickets were only $21(Cdn)!!! I just hope I get another chance to see Marlon perform in a small club here before he goes on to much bigger venues. This fella has mega-talent!

  • @yodagaming2559
    @yodagaming2559 6 лет назад +3

    Just saw him in Besançon literally an hour ago. The voice of an angel.

  • @michaelbackhouse
    @michaelbackhouse 9 лет назад +8

    My new favourite version of this song.

  • @Nimphae
    @Nimphae 2 года назад +1

    Soooo beautiful... we can really travel through the evolution of this Love... it's beautiful. Thank you, Marlon...

  • @fullygrownshambles
    @fullygrownshambles 9 лет назад +22

    My goodness! What an astonishing voice!

  • @blindas72
    @blindas72 7 лет назад +2

    That was so stunningly gorgeous and heartfelt, wow! I was not expecting that voice to come out of that body. Beautiful.

    • @marlonwilliams3034
      @marlonwilliams3034 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown.
      Will love to hear from you again.💕

  • @annwynhanham120
    @annwynhanham120 5 лет назад +4

    Heart inspired, and touching hearts.

  • @lindseyhaas6639
    @lindseyhaas6639 9 месяцев назад +1

    wow! This is an amazing rendition of such a beautiful song.

  • @richardstanton3355
    @richardstanton3355 9 лет назад +1

    That is all time Marlon! All Time - lucky enough to see you sing that at the Isaac on Saturday just gone - AWESOME!

  • @earbus1
    @earbus1 6 лет назад +1

    This is the ducks nuts , so good to hear a vocalist not over do the rolls and fills .

  • @EdnaBond-v2l
    @EdnaBond-v2l 10 месяцев назад +1

    What a great singer and beautiful 😮

  • @christinehayvice5856
    @christinehayvice5856 6 лет назад +4

    So beautiful. What a treasure.

    • @marlonwilliams3034
      @marlonwilliams3034 3 года назад

      Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown.
      Will love to hear from you again💯

  • @maxinegray1587
    @maxinegray1587 6 лет назад +5

    Beautiful Marlon - what a joy to hear you sing this song (and others). Love your 'Portrait Of A Man'. I keep coming back to your work. Long may it continue.

  • @coopersmum06
    @coopersmum06 8 лет назад +13

    made me tear up a bit......beautiful

  • @ronjew
    @ronjew 9 лет назад +12

    I heard this on the radio earlier and sweet lord... hauntingly beautiful. Top stuff

  • @tocaandsonicedit
    @tocaandsonicedit 9 лет назад +4

    omg this person touches my soul I feel his voice in my heart,how else can you explain that feeling.would love too see more of his music.

  • @MegaPennyx
    @MegaPennyx 5 лет назад +3

    Fabulous. I am glad I saw him perform in Hobart.

  • @kerenbegley7100
    @kerenbegley7100 9 лет назад +6

    WOW, such a voice for one so young. Thanks for sharing

  • @Discobiscuit372
    @Discobiscuit372 5 лет назад +4

    Wow......he has a beautiful voice

  • @jonathanaldecoa1099
    @jonathanaldecoa1099 3 года назад +2

    Marlon is absolutely fantastic

  • @hannyhawkins7804
    @hannyhawkins7804 5 лет назад +4

    Wow. Speechless. I’ve always loved this song, though it’s not my usual taste. But this ....this .... is a whole other level. I don’t have the words for the beauty of this performance.

  • @whereareyougt
    @whereareyougt 7 лет назад +2

    Still listening to this hauntingly beautiful voice. I've tuned more people onto Marlon. Love his version of Portrait of a Man

  • @mariaseed9098
    @mariaseed9098 5 лет назад +3

    Wow, I closed my eyes and you transported me to a world of love. Beautiful

    • @marlonwilliams3034
      @marlonwilliams3034 3 года назад

      Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown.
      Will love to hear from you again💯

  • @muncer33
    @muncer33 9 лет назад +13

    superb voice - so seemingly effortless

  • @mama--rua
    @mama--rua 5 лет назад +5

    Each note like its own journey so sweet and smooth.

  • @rivius5491
    @rivius5491 6 лет назад +4

    ... wow! I just... wow

  • @tumeke0
    @tumeke0 8 лет назад +6

    This Guys Massive! A Style, A Voice, A Face that sicks, Dynamic! reminds me a bit of John Denver,

  • @jantaylor9404
    @jantaylor9404 3 года назад +1

    What a stunning young man

  • @NicolaGraham
    @NicolaGraham 8 лет назад +7

    WOW, Love you singing this Marlon, So Beautiful xxx

  • @kriebeltje21
    @kriebeltje21 9 лет назад +1

    That voice! OMG... Could listen to it all day

    • @marlonwilliams3034
      @marlonwilliams3034 3 года назад

      Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown.
      Will love to hear from you again.💕

  • @nevecariad
    @nevecariad 4 года назад +3

    Incredible, moving version. In love. Can hear elements of Antony & the Johnsons in his vocals too

  • @martinadelaney221
    @martinadelaney221 4 года назад +2

    Flawless. ♥

  • @ebandsparrow8269
    @ebandsparrow8269 9 лет назад +3

    Could listen to you all day long darlin x

  • @surfer2032
    @surfer2032 9 лет назад +5

    Just beautiful

  • @daphneroubini
    @daphneroubini 9 лет назад +7

    stunning. good luck with it all Marlon.

  • @rileyjarrell9560
    @rileyjarrell9560 9 лет назад +85

    who would dislike this??

    • @ericwolff6059
      @ericwolff6059 9 лет назад +6

      +Vera Van Zandt He is a Kiwi, from Christchurch.

    • @nathanmccabe2483
      @nathanmccabe2483 9 лет назад +2

      based in Melbourne now!

    • @ericwolff6059
      @ericwolff6059 9 лет назад +2

      Okie dokie. Why would someone use such disgusting language.

    • @bigdog1391
      @bigdog1391 8 лет назад +7

      +Eric Wolff why would 7 cunts dislike this?

    • @nathanmccabe2483
      @nathanmccabe2483 8 лет назад +1

      I'm not Australian.

  • @Happynsnappy
    @Happynsnappy 7 лет назад +5

    Such a beautiful voice

  • @roseblackmore2225
    @roseblackmore2225 6 лет назад +4

    That voice ....Is mesmerizing 💖

  • @paulinehancock2148
    @paulinehancock2148 2 года назад +1

    Hauntingly beautiful, the best I have ever heard

  • @Manellamusic
    @Manellamusic 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful, I love the song and sing it too!

    • @marlonwilliams3034
      @marlonwilliams3034 3 года назад

      Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown.
      Will love to hear from you again💯

  • @helenberry9082
    @helenberry9082 3 года назад +2

    So beautiful, a joy to listen thankyou

  • @hannahg.1388
    @hannahg.1388 7 лет назад +5

    Voice of an angel!! Stunning

    • @marlonwilliams3034
      @marlonwilliams3034 3 года назад

      Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown.
      Will love to hear from you again.💕

  • @tricklesofsmiles1550
    @tricklesofsmiles1550 8 лет назад +6

    Wow! You got me...beautifully sung!

  • @racreate
    @racreate 7 лет назад +3

    Wow. What a voice.

  • @clairewhite4101
    @clairewhite4101 7 лет назад +1

    Sings like an angel beautiful all around xxx

  • @azbill54
    @azbill54 8 лет назад +13

    found a link to his music on Facebook, glad that I followed the link! wonderful singer.

  • @darcelhunter5325
    @darcelhunter5325 6 лет назад +3

    Captivating for sure. I could listen to you all day.

  • @agnieszka4921
    @agnieszka4921 6 лет назад +3

    Beautiful

  • @pault4486
    @pault4486 3 года назад +1

    Brings tears

  • @delretadonaldson
    @delretadonaldson 3 года назад +2

    I first saw you and heard your beautiful voice on the Australian series 'The Beautiful Lie'. That effortless control you have is mesmerising. Haven't stopped listening to you since....

    • @VeganChickInOz
      @VeganChickInOz 3 года назад +1

      I’m totally here after watching that on Netflix. Amazing cameos by him

    • @marlonwilliams3034
      @marlonwilliams3034 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for loving and listening to my music,I really appreciate you for the so much love you've expressed and shown.
      Will love to hear from you again💯

  • @amerikakaj
    @amerikakaj 7 лет назад +3

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @larrybalzan8206
    @larrybalzan8206 9 лет назад +8

    thankyou mate, I first heard you on the beautiful lie, your voice and music is so unique and a pleasure to listen to, unbelievable!

  • @wolfwind1
    @wolfwind1 4 года назад

    Stunning. Heartrending. This was five years ago. This guy needs serious promotion. Completely unique and gorgeous vocal instrument and singing style, commanding assured smooth delivery, excellent musicianship, and swooningly handsome. Apparently, he's now 29 or 30, but it needs to happen.

  • @markfranzen899
    @markfranzen899 3 года назад +1

    Stunningly beautiful.

  • @pavbear
    @pavbear 9 лет назад +2

    Most impressive Marlon !
    All the very best for the future.

  • @dragonblee1
    @dragonblee1 7 лет назад +1

    the best male version version I have heard, cheers