Oh my goodness!! This video unlocked some key childhood memories of listening to Rufus with my friends and watching this dvd! This was long before I came out and his flamboyance really made me feel seen and heard. Thank you for sharing
I just realized that they're dressed like witches because of the line in Wizard of Oz when the Witch of the West is melting, and she screams, "Oh, what a world, what a world!" They are so darned clever.
My father always used to play this whole album back when I was a small child, and even back then, when i must have been about five, this was the song that stuck in my mind. It almost became the soundtrack to my childhood. Anyway, I was digging out some of my dads CDs and I found this album and when this song came on i began to get very sentimental. Silly I know, but the memories just came flooding back. But I'm fifteen now and I'm sure that now I've rediscovered it, I will forever cherish this song. Sorry for the paragraph
His voice is so damn perfect! I'm a musician, but when he sings I sometimes cannot even pick out the individual instruments (which I always do); he's perfect.
I was beginning to notice the similarities between the structure and Bolero, and thought it was a nice little nod to the classic...then it went full out in the melody of Bolero and I was a little blown away.
Who gives a fuck if he's gay, straight, an addict or a spiritual leader....well, this song is just too good to be true. And it takes guts to include the bolero which is so famous in its own right and do it with so much class. And yes, what a world we live in!
It is a sample of Ravel's Boléro, it's been in a number of films but it is actually an orchestral pice from the late 20's... and at the end there's a brief sample of 'Over the rainbow', which is from the movie 'The wizard of oz'. I personnally think this song is a proof of Rufus' genius and vast musical knowledge... really beautiful and optimistic ;)
I love the Oscar Wilde comparison! I'm a big Wilde fan and realized that may very well be why I love Rufus so much. Definitely see the similarities, especially after that "straight men... right!"
Ben Brower, I’ve always loved Rufus’ reaction when he sings “straight men” in this song. In this case, he says “right”, but sometimes he shrugs, the message being “what can I tell you; straight men don’t read fashion magazines.” Thanks for noticing.
Absolutely adorable! And sweet and gracious in person ... he stopped his car to sign autographs and take pics in Scottsdale last night. What an incredible musician, entertainer and... a sweetheart to boot!
Calm Dust, you are one of the few people I know of who discovered Rufus after I did. I found him in 2015, and got to my first concert mid-2016. I’m still a newbie as the people I know who follow him have been doing so for many years. I hope that you have gotten to a few of his performances, because he always puts on a great show.
Approximately 14 years ago I heard this song on a late night show ( Johnathan Ross I think) and it took my breath away..his performance, his voice, his presence ... . I never heard it again but his name and the word plane would occasionally visit me...I mentioned it to my partner and he found this little beaut...goose pimples!...I just completely fell in love with Rufus Wainwright and this crazy world we live in all over again!!
I love the comment about the tower and the woman! He is so damn funny. Such a dark, sick, twisted wit that I love and admire. Rufus is quickly becoming my fave singer.
What a fantastic song!!!!!! adding ravels bolero in there was genius, and it took me until the end to get the wizard of oz reference. Oh my gosh amazing!!!!
Men reading fashion magazines Oh, what a world it seems we live in Straight men Oh what a world we live in Why am I always on a plane or a fast train? Oh, what a world my parents gave me Always travelling But not in love Still, I think I'm doing fine Wouldn't it be a lovely headline? "Life is beautiful" On the New York Times Men reading fashion magazines (Men reading fashion magazines) Oh, what a world it seems we live in Straight men Oh what a world we live in Why am I always on a plane or a fast train? Oh, what a world my parents gave me Always (always, always) travelling But not in love Still, I think I'm doing fine Wouldn't it be a lovely headline? "Life is beautiful" On the New York Times Oh what a world we live in Why am I always on a plane or a fast train? Oh, what a world my parents gave me Always travelling But not in love Still, I think I'm doing fine Wouldn't it be a lovely headline? Life is beautiful
Absolutely exhilerating artistry - the courage, the honesty, the poise and the fun, the creativity. An artist at the peak of his powers. Wonderful. This world needs more Rufus.
This has got to be one of my favourite songs ever, I find it hilarious! ( fabulous dancer and straight..yeah! ).Don't know if he sparks a spliff or a straight up but good on you Rufus x
Rufus' charisma and energy is so fabulous. I'm straight and I love his music, so I don't know what all of the fuss is about over him being gay. Regardless, he makes great music and you can tell that he's really into it. He sings from his fucking heart, unlike most musicians these days. This clip made me smile the whole way through.
O k this is my second time around trying to leave a comment. This song this ,music , this sound resonates with me on sooo many levels. The sound of a forest through a human mouth
Tarrytown, NY. I MET HIM!!!!!!!! AHHHH! I waited after the show and he came out 30 mins after. I got a pic with him and he signed my shirt. AH! I love Rufus!
OH SHIT! i was at this show. i was just thinking about it the other day, how fabulous all the theatrics were. i totally forgot it was filmed. thank you for reminding me of that amazing night!
I was at that show. It was my first introduction to the Fillmore AND to Rufus. I TOTALLY enjoyed it. The Venue was great and the show was equally fantastic.
Oh my goodness!! This video unlocked some key childhood memories of listening to Rufus with my friends and watching this dvd! This was long before I came out and his flamboyance really made me feel seen and heard. Thank you for sharing
I just realized that they're dressed like witches because of the line in Wizard of Oz when the Witch of the West is melting, and she screams, "Oh, what a world, what a world!"
They are so darned clever.
My father always used to play this whole album back when I was a small child, and even back then, when i must have been about five, this was the song that stuck in my mind. It almost became the soundtrack to my childhood. Anyway, I was digging out some of my dads CDs and I found this album and when this song came on i began to get very sentimental. Silly I know, but the memories just came flooding back. But I'm fifteen now and I'm sure that now I've rediscovered it, I will forever cherish this song.
Sorry for the paragraph
Thats very very strange, such an unusual thing to have in common
Same!! My dad would play the whole Filmore and All I want DVD every night when I was three!!
great dads!
Izzi Crosley Great album.
77bovi at least comfortable about sexuality or more so than most i would say .
Rufus makes you happy to be alive. He is such a bright star
We need a 45 minute version of this.
this is from live at the fillmore, a DVD of a full concert...
Verdade. Indeed.
Absolutely!!!!
just play it 10xs in a row...works for me...
If he lets me it will be in my play well let him do all the music
I'm hearing "Bolero", I'm hearing bits of the "Mikado" and I'm hearing Rufus; PURE RUFUS!
I heard Bolero on a TV spot today and it made me think of this song....and here I am, enjoying Rufus in all his splendor!!
Thank YOU for your lovely comment. Rufus is somethin' else, yes? Have you acquainted yourself with 'Antony and the Johnson's' or 'CoCoRosie'?
I've listened to him for years, and never realised how flamboyant he is.
WOW WOW WOW!!! fabulous is a small word for this!
His voice is so damn perfect! I'm a musician, but when he sings I sometimes cannot even pick out the individual instruments (which I always do); he's perfect.
Thanks so much for the nice comments, glad people are enjoying it! Rufus IS amazing!
I was beginning to notice the similarities between the structure and Bolero, and thought it was a nice little nod to the classic...then it went full out in the melody of Bolero and I was a little blown away.
They do say that imitation is the highest form of flattery.
He plays with chord structures like nobody else. Keep your ears peeled or you'll always miss it.
Godminnette2
I heard Gershwin in this...and still do. I can hear Ravel...now.
Listen for this mash-up to happen with the Cavalier's on the field this year...gonna be great!
Same happened to me!
Who gives a fuck if he's gay, straight, an addict or a spiritual leader....well, this song is just too good to be true. And it takes guts to include the bolero which is so famous in its own right and do it with so much class. And yes, what a world we live in!
Discovering Rufus Wainwright has utterly changed my life. He is so talented!
It is a sample of Ravel's Boléro, it's been in a number of films but it is actually an orchestral pice from the late 20's... and at the end there's a brief sample of 'Over the rainbow', which is from the movie 'The wizard of oz'. I personnally think this song is a proof of Rufus' genius and vast musical knowledge... really beautiful and optimistic ;)
I love the Oscar Wilde comparison! I'm a big Wilde fan and realized that may very well be why I love Rufus so much. Definitely see the similarities, especially after that "straight men... right!"
Ben Brower, I’ve always loved Rufus’ reaction when he sings “straight men” in this song. In this case, he says “right”, but sometimes he shrugs, the message being “what can I tell you; straight men don’t read fashion magazines.” Thanks for noticing.
Absolutely adorable! And sweet and gracious in person ... he stopped his car to sign autographs and take pics in Scottsdale last night. What an incredible musician, entertainer and... a sweetheart to boot!
I can't believe I just discovered this artist! His voice is amazing!!!
Calm Dust, you are one of the few people I know of who discovered Rufus after I did. I found him in 2015, and got to my first concert mid-2016. I’m still a newbie as the people I know who follow him have been doing so for many years. I hope that you have gotten to a few of his performances, because he always puts on a great show.
Oh Rufus, I never get tired of you!
It's videos like this that remind me that I have to see him live before I die.
He's gorgeous!! Loved him from Want One & then before. Saw him live in Oxford. Fab memories....Thanks for posting...
the dancing and the smiling - ahhh he's so lovely 💙💙
BRILLIANT ! RUFUS IS A WALKING SYMPHONIE .... LOVE THIS MAN
the guy is a genius!
YES.
Approximately 14 years ago I heard this song on a late night show ( Johnathan Ross I think) and it took my breath away..his performance, his voice, his presence ... . I never heard it again but his name and the word plane would occasionally visit me...I mentioned it to my partner and he found this little beaut...goose pimples!...I just completely fell in love with Rufus Wainwright and this crazy world we live in all over again!!
Aw, impressive by your partner!
i am constantly thinking about this
Love love love love Rufus! Fabulous voice, and yet doesn't take himself too seriously. Nothing more to say about the darling chap :-)
its showbiz!!!!!!!!! fantastic Rufus
Everytime I listen to Rufus It stirs so much emotion in me. I can't listen to Sword of Damocles without nearly coming to tears.
I love the comment about the tower and the woman! He is so damn funny. Such a dark, sick, twisted wit that I love and admire. Rufus is quickly becoming my fave singer.
This makes me so happy!!!!
I just saw a documentary on him. He's so interesting. His whole family is so creative and genuinely intellectual. I love that!
Nobody can be this awesome live but Rufus. Best singer of my lifetime.
What a fantastic song!!!!!! adding ravels bolero in there was genius, and it took me until the end to get the wizard of oz reference. Oh my gosh amazing!!!!
Still one of my favorite performances. Sooo endearing, just like Rufus Wainwright. So glad to still find it online!
AHHHHH!!! I LOVE HIM!! GOING TO SEE HIM IN A WEEK!!!!!!!! And I love how he smoked a cig while singing! Very classy Rufus, very classy! Hehe!
LOL! "I'm a fabulous dancer" lmao
THANKS TO RUclips IM HEARING BEAUTIFUL SONGS IVE NEVER KNOWN! MY GENERATION 50S --TILL NOW IS GONE ,REALLY ENJOY RUFUS, IN THE USA !
One of the GREATEST songs I've ever heard sung!
is there another song that can make you feel so GOOD.
be happy stay lucky x
such an amazing performance! damn
He's so fabulously flamboyant. His voice is wonderful...truly. I could not love this song/his voice any more than I do right now :)
that was so beautiful!
That man OWNS everything about that song!!!
it is so beautiful.
Watched this sooooo many times, always makes me smile ....
Men reading fashion magazines
Oh, what a world it seems we live in
Straight men
Oh what a world we live in
Why am I always on a plane or a fast train?
Oh, what a world my parents gave me
Always travelling
But not in love
Still, I think I'm doing fine
Wouldn't it be a lovely headline?
"Life is beautiful"
On the New York Times
Men reading fashion magazines
(Men reading fashion magazines)
Oh, what a world it seems we live in
Straight men
Oh what a world we live in
Why am I always on a plane or a fast train?
Oh, what a world my parents gave me
Always (always, always) travelling
But not in love
Still, I think I'm doing fine
Wouldn't it be a lovely headline?
"Life is beautiful"
On the New York Times
Oh what a world we live in
Why am I always on a plane or a fast train?
Oh, what a world my parents gave me
Always travelling
But not in love
Still, I think I'm doing fine
Wouldn't it be a lovely headline?
Life is beautiful
what a fabulous showman - and who else looks so joyful on stage?
Talented artist! Incredible Amazing performance! Thank you Rufus
.if your a Rufus fan...watch his wonderful tribute to Lou Reed....'rufus wainwright tribute to lou reed'..rock n roll x
Fabulous, beautiful!! Thank you, Rufus!
I love this song. It fits in my life so perfectly. Rufus is amazing. His timing is beautiful and his voice is so expressive and comical and unique.
Absolutely exhilerating artistry - the courage, the honesty, the poise and the fun, the creativity. An artist at the peak of his powers. Wonderful. This world needs more Rufus.
I am completely addicted to this song. Mmmm. And Rufus is just amazing. Tee hee. :)
I just love this..
This has got to be one of my favourite songs ever, I find it hilarious! ( fabulous dancer and straight..yeah! ).Don't know if he sparks a spliff or a straight up but good on you Rufus x
Rufus is very talented! I see his art and a nice guy ..
He IS a fabulous dancer!! SHOWBIZ!!!
Fabulous indeed! Oh I lurv 'im! ^^ this is so adorable, gosh! aww...
axx
Absolutely Fabulous! Love this song.
no way, simply great!
I have loved listening to Rufus singing on movie soundtracks for years now, but it was my daughter that introduced me to this Song...WOW!!!
he is such an amazing artist.
full of spirit and fun to watch live.
magnificent
I love the way he brings Ravel's Bolero into the music!
what glee, what bliss @ 2min 17sc absolute joy,,, this boys having fun,,,,
I saw him perform this best night . Fantastic singer
Wow, I never heard this before, This is great
one has to give it to him, he's got style
I literally love this song so much. Its so different than all the music now.
what an incredible showman he is, what an insurmountable talent.
brilliant performer
The wicked witches' last words in the Wizard of Oz was Oh What A World
Wonderful. Many references to the film score of "The Wizard of Oz" and Ravel's Bolero thrown in for good measure.
Omg this is fantastic!
The best. What an entertainer.
Rufus' charisma and energy is so fabulous. I'm straight and I love his music, so I don't know what all of the fuss is about over him being gay. Regardless, he makes great music and you can tell that he's really into it. He sings from his fucking heart, unlike most musicians these days. This clip made me smile the whole way through.
O k this is my second time around trying to leave a comment.
This song this ,music , this sound resonates with me on sooo many levels. The sound of a forest through a human mouth
Thanks for the comment - I really loved your video and your choice of song!
Tarrytown, NY. I MET HIM!!!!!!!! AHHHH! I waited after the show and he came out 30 mins after. I got a pic with him and he signed my shirt. AH! I love Rufus!
aww that performance is so awesome!! Looks like he's having great fun there :-)
...gotta love Rufus *gg*
just amazing!! I love Rufus!! He's sucha a tañented artist and this song is fabulous. Thanks!
What a World and Bolero. Genius.
Cuanta alegría, me prestas. Gracias por existir Rufus wainwright
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
rufus is truly amazing,a true lyrical genius and fabulous entertainer.............
This is such an uplifting song. Makes me feel all Christmasy.
Totally love him, his voice
Great song from a great showman. Keep up the great work
OH SHIT! i was at this show. i was just thinking about it the other day, how fabulous all the theatrics were. i totally forgot it was filmed. thank you for reminding me of that amazing night!
This orchestral version is great. Only recently found Rufus myself he's a VERY talented guy.
cool song, I love it :)
this is my favourite video of rufus!
oh what a performance! i love this guy!!!
He he he. My parents said they liked this!! Hopefully more Rufus addicts in the future ;)
how funking camp is that....oh what a fuckinking woorld.....love it....rave on rufus....rave on thy holy fool...xxx
I've never heard anything quite like this
I was at that show. It was my first introduction to the Fillmore AND to Rufus. I TOTALLY enjoyed it. The Venue was great and the show was equally fantastic.
Rufus Wainright what a voice what an arrangement of instruments! What a talent. From Brasil i admire you a lot!! With Ravel Bolero so perfect !!!!
gosh i luv him. such a facinating singer
THIS SONG IS AWESOME
Big headline. Beautiful.
oh that is just hilarious! Loving how he dies at the end like T&D did in their Bolero!
He is soooo fabulously amazing. Perfect performance. He is so amazing. :)