People overlook what a great singer Nanci could be. Great singing is about communicating feelings. She was a great songwriter for sure, but she could could sing straight from the soul. Like here. Wow. A heart-wrenching performance by a woman who's had her share of pain.
I agree, Nanci’s studio albums are GREAT but hearing the song and her be so vulnerable is what Nanci does best! Frank Sinatra said the Judy Garland “died a little every time she sang” and this is true for Nanci she gives all every time.
A masterpiece. Great class and elegance with a disarming simplicity and purity. I am in love with this song from the first time I listened to it. Nanci is cultured, refined and has an innate grace. Love Nanci
I had been a Nanci fan since the mid 80s, listening and singing to such songs as There's a Light Beyond These Woods, Lone Star Stat of Mind, Brave Companion of the Road, Listen to the Radio (with its Delta towns with satin gowns), Storms, Ford Econoline and, one of the best sing alongs, Sing One for Sister. When I got home from work on the day that I had slipped the VHS tape in and hit the record button before I left, the first thing I did was to fast forward the tape to find Nanci. When I played this version of this song for the first time, that was the moment I really fell in love with Nanci. While it has been a love that has been reciprocated many time since then, it has only been a love At a Distance. She has been a major part of my musical life ever since.
Greg, unfortunately Nanci never came to play in Italy and I never seen her play; I think are very lucky people who saw one of her concerts. Do you remember in which year the concert you saw was?
Nice story George, you've been lucky to follow Nanci for so many years. And when you see a song with this performance that you have entered, how is it possible not to fall in love ?? I tell you. Let's take the case that I knows nothing about Nanci and casually I see her with this song and this performance: but I immediately fall in love with Nanci.
Franco Semprini wish I could tell you exactly the dates...think my memory is fading...trying to get verification on that... I attended University of Tx...76 thru 78 [Earl Campbell football days] I believe she was playing in Austin at the time(Hole in the Wall) but never saw her. The Cactus opened Feb 14,1979. But that date does not ring a bell for me...That was a WED...I saw her on A Sat. and she even played the next day..but I had to work. So going back I saw her first at the Paramount...then at the Cactus....then got an autograph at the old location Waterloo Record store.[1987] where I met her Uncle Tootie.[Lone Star State of of mind]. Going back calendar wise the only Sat.in the time frame is Feb 14th 1981. And I know I saw her open For Jerry Jeff before the Valentine concert.I see a date in 1986 where Jeff and her played at Paramount but that was not the date I remember. When I come up with dates collaborating my memory I will ck back with you. So I think I saw her 1st time (79,80) time frame. During her career I saw most if not all her concerts in Austin. I think the last time [next to the last time] I saw her at the Paramount 1993 time frame[other voices album. I was saddened to here Eric Taylor [singer songwriter ] died last month Mar 9th. He was married to Nancy for a time.May he rest in peace.
There really ought to be a DVD collection with some of this. I've got all that are out there, but there are excellent performances it would sure be wonderful to have in better quality. Thanks for what you left us, Nanci!
The studio version is the one I found first, so I've been "imprinted" - that's the one I prefer, because it was the first. This is very, very well done, though. Admittedly, the studio version has more "fanfare" and is more "power-ballad-y"
Brilliant performance great song .Loved Nanci Griffith since my late teens ,when I heard 'Light Beyond These Woods 'on The Terry Wogan Radio show, I was blown away.I bought the Album that day ,exellent had it on repeat for a while ,memorised all the Lyrics and would sing along with her 😌😊As I have done with all her albums since .Seen Nanci live quite a few times , each time she was amazin'.Was so lucky to meet her once at one of her shows in Belfast ,she was so sweet ,lovely lady .
One of the greatest singers of our generation. Saw her live twice and walked away in a cloud of emotions. Love you Nancy.
RIP Nancy-as ever this song moves me to tears
The world is a sadder place today.
People overlook what a great singer Nanci could be. Great singing is about communicating feelings. She was a great songwriter for sure, but she could could sing straight from the soul. Like here. Wow. A heart-wrenching performance by a woman who's had her share of pain.
Her immense talent will never be fully recognized.
She sang like this at 7 AM.
I agree, Nanci’s studio albums are GREAT but hearing the song and her be so vulnerable is what Nanci does best! Frank Sinatra said the Judy Garland “died a little every time she sang” and this is true for Nanci she gives all every time.
Only Nanci can sing like her heart is breaking in front of a crowd of people.
Perfect description
@@JM21827 hmm. I must have been really tired when i made this comment a year ago. Now grammar corrected.
Lol. I didn't even notice.
Something about this version,theres so much emotion,and heart,in it, as if shes really experiencing it ,right there ,just beautiful.
Such a very special performance. Hard to believe that it's 3 years since Nanci passed away. Taken way too soon.
Just love her so much. RIP, lovely songbird.
This and so many of her songs make cry , no, sob every time I hear them.
Tonight, of all nights, it's made me cry. RIP Nanci.
One of the prettiest songs of all time - and there is no way to categorize it.
I really never listened to the lyrics so closely. This song is heart breaking
BEST version of this song- haunting...
Wonderful song beautifully sung.
The Finest "It's Not You, It's Me" song EVER. Who wouldn't want to get dumped so exquisitely?
A masterpiece. Great class and elegance with a disarming simplicity and purity.
I am in love with this song from the first time I listened to it.
Nanci is cultured, refined and has an innate grace.
Love Nanci
I had been a Nanci fan since the mid 80s, listening and singing to such songs as There's a Light Beyond These Woods, Lone Star Stat of Mind, Brave Companion of the Road, Listen to the Radio (with its Delta towns with satin gowns), Storms, Ford Econoline and, one of the best sing alongs, Sing One for Sister. When I got home from work on the day that I had slipped the VHS tape in and hit the record button before I left, the first thing I did was to fast forward the tape to find Nanci. When I played this version of this song for the first time, that was the moment I really fell in love with Nanci. While it has been a love that has been reciprocated many time since then, it has only been a love At a Distance. She has been a major part of my musical life ever since.
I have been a fan ever since she opened for Jerry Jeff at the Paramount and her Valentine's concert at the Cactus at UT.
Greg, unfortunately Nanci never came to play in Italy and I never seen her play; I think are very lucky people who saw one of her concerts.
Do you remember in which year the concert you saw was?
Nice story George, you've been lucky to follow Nanci for so many years. And when you see a song with this performance that you have entered, how is it possible not to fall in love ??
I tell you. Let's take the case that I knows nothing about Nanci and casually I see her with this song and this performance: but I immediately fall in love with Nanci.
Franco Semprini wish I could tell you exactly the dates...think my memory is fading...trying to get verification on that...
I attended University of Tx...76 thru 78
[Earl Campbell football days]
I believe she was playing in Austin at the time(Hole in the Wall) but never saw her. The Cactus opened Feb 14,1979. But that date does not ring a bell for me...That was a WED...I saw her on A Sat. and she even played the next day..but I had to work. So going back I saw her first at the Paramount...then at the Cactus....then got an autograph at the old location Waterloo Record store.[1987] where I met her Uncle Tootie.[Lone Star State of of mind]. Going back calendar wise the only Sat.in the time frame is Feb 14th 1981. And I know I saw her open For Jerry Jeff before the Valentine concert.I see a date in 1986 where Jeff and her played at Paramount but that was not the date I remember. When I come up with dates collaborating my memory I will ck back with you. So I think I saw her 1st time (79,80) time frame. During her career I saw most if not all her concerts in Austin. I think the last time [next to the last time] I saw her at the Paramount 1993 time frame[other voices album. I was saddened to here Eric Taylor [singer songwriter ] died last month Mar 9th. He was married to Nancy for a time.May he rest in peace.
This, and Southbound Train: she makes me feel every word and invariably makes me cry. I feel blessed that I saw her live in Atlanta in 1995. RIP
RIP Nancy.....
My favorite song of nanci griffith I have been a fan 30 years such a same we had to loose such a great artist not fare
One of my top Nanci tracks - Sublime!!
Devine piece and presentation...
This crude, dumbed down culture has no idea what it's missing.
There really ought to be a DVD collection with some of this. I've got all that are out there, but there are excellent performances it would sure be wonderful to have in better quality. Thanks for what you left us, Nanci!
Awesome song and lyrics
❤️❤️
Grand gift of Love
🎁🎶🦋
4/22/2022
rest easy:(
The studio version is the one I found first, so I've been "imprinted" - that's the one I prefer, because it was the first. This is very, very well done, though. Admittedly, the studio version has more "fanfare" and is more "power-ballad-y"
Very nice ... , warm and soft sound ... thnx so much 4 sharing !
Awww Nanci ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wonderful description, loved it, I would say the same! Love this song. I fall in love with Nanci about 4 years ago, and she changed my life!
Hi Jan. Isn't it beautiful?
paulh9018 This is outstanding, just brilliant Paul!!!!!!
Brilliant performance great song .Loved Nanci Griffith since my late teens ,when I heard 'Light Beyond These Woods 'on The Terry Wogan Radio show, I was blown away.I bought the Album that day ,exellent had it on repeat for a while ,memorised all the Lyrics and would sing along with her 😌😊As I have done with all her albums since .Seen Nanci live quite a few times , each time she was amazin'.Was so lucky to meet her once at one of her shows in Belfast ,she was so sweet ,lovely lady .
She changed me too
this video deserves more views!
Perfect
True beauty!
Nanci was a treasure.
✨️ Thanks for posting.
Her and John.
Damn.
Hard ones.
Oh wow. Thanks for sharing this. I remember when this album (CD) came out ... one of the best title tracks of any album ever.
My SHE-ro!!!!!
wow
If you like the feeling from thi.s beautiful song, try Janis Joplin singing Little Girl Blue on the Tom Jones show.
RIP Nancy. So many love you.
There is
only one song of hers that puts me in a other 🌎 world. It's this one.
We miss and love you always Nanci