Tanya Donelly - The Bright Light (Official Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 23 май 2013
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    Taken from Tanya's debut solo album 'Lovesongs For Underdogs', her third solo single 'The Bright Light' which was released in 1997 (4ad.com/releases/202)
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  • @kylewoolsey6635
    @kylewoolsey6635 6 месяцев назад +11

    Her facial expressions makes clear Tanya would be a star no matter if it was music, or theater,, or writing. She’s incredible.

    • @jlouis4407
      @jlouis4407 6 месяцев назад +2

      She’s been famous since she was a teen 🤷‍♂️

    • @kylewoolsey6635
      @kylewoolsey6635 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@jlouis4407 Sure. I bought the Chains Changed ep in 1987. The Muses had been going a couple years before that.

  • @burningbothbinaries9889
    @burningbothbinaries9889 Год назад +10

    to say this album kept me alive during my 1st year of university is a total understatement. I would not be here if not for Lovesongs For Underdogs.

  • @eyeswideopeniam8776
    @eyeswideopeniam8776 5 лет назад +11

    Why wasn't this a huge hit? Looking back now, it should have been.

  • @nwrigley
    @nwrigley 4 года назад +21

    Oh, hey. Tanya Donelly might be the most overlooked talent from the 90's.

    • @jimmyhopkins1
      @jimmyhopkins1 11 месяцев назад

      She got awards for the first belly record I think it sold quite well

  • @vannjunkin8041
    @vannjunkin8041 3 года назад +15

    The 90s last great bastion for true guitar rock..

  • @mickymac6571
    @mickymac6571 2 года назад +6

    That wink at the start is heart melting❤️

  • @sticksman1979
    @sticksman1979 7 лет назад +95

    What a voice. Unique. Criminally underrated.

    • @hunter11000
      @hunter11000 6 лет назад +7

      sticksman1979 criminally for sure.

    • @Jlivingston66
      @Jlivingston66 3 года назад +5

      Absolutely. She’s one of the most influential and talented musicians of the last 30+ years yet only has a cult following.

    • @wolflair3329
      @wolflair3329 3 года назад +4

      Why are you youtubers constantly unhappy with what other people don't have?

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Год назад +4

      @@wolflair3329My guess is because we're a dying civilization. In their defense, the comments are true. She's very underrated and talented. Nothing wrong with stating truth.

  • @robinhood1016
    @robinhood1016 5 лет назад +30

    I was an 18 year old Metalhead with a freshly broken heart when this came out, and I wore out this entire album until the CD wouldn't play anymore.

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Год назад +3

      1 of the best comments I've seen on RUclips.

  • @Dr1fterTW
    @Dr1fterTW Год назад +5

    Mega talent. Love her. Her music got through a divorce of a twenty year marriage.

  • @roblarson5302
    @roblarson5302 2 года назад +3

    That wink!

  • @miserable.day1969
    @miserable.day1969 2 года назад +5

    How on earth did I miss this? I'm late to the party but...better late than never.

  • @Ring0fSaturn
    @Ring0fSaturn 4 года назад +14

    Tanya! This video has everything: gangsters, a dance sequence, aliens at the diner and the incomparable Tanya Donelly emoting, hollywood style in close-up.
    Lovely and hilarious.

    • @Bustergf
      @Bustergf 3 года назад

      I think they are "men in black"

    • @KennBurch
      @KennBurch 2 года назад

      i was mentally hearing you read that post as "Stefon" from SNL.

  • @SusanUpstairs
    @SusanUpstairs 10 лет назад +33

    She is such a doll!

  • @Alfadrottning86
    @Alfadrottning86 7 лет назад +37

    Belly and then Tanya Donally on her own was "my" music when i was a teen - and although so much changed since then - she is still among my most favourite music artists (right along with PJ Harvey).

  • @electrojones
    @electrojones 10 лет назад +83

    My most enduring celebrity crush. What an amazing talent.

    • @AllanOstermann
      @AllanOstermann 9 лет назад +11

      Damn. Now I have to challenge you to a duel. No. I'll just take Kim Deal Nope. Duel. I gotta have them both :)

    • @mattmartin9558
      @mattmartin9558 6 лет назад +3

      I'll kill you all for Tanya.

    • @AndyTanguay
      @AndyTanguay 4 года назад +5

      That smile...damn

    • @robinhood1016
      @robinhood1016 3 года назад

      If we're "fight clubbing" for Ms. Donnellys affections, you're all screwed because I'm too old to fist fight anymore.

    • @mve8625
      @mve8625 Год назад

      Same. Not even close w anyone else. There’s nothing better than Tonya. She’s the complete package.

  • @sweiland75
    @sweiland75 6 лет назад +20

    I know there's stuff going on behind her but I can't help but keep my eyes on Tanya because she's so talented and beautiful.

  • @tommythomson4550
    @tommythomson4550 7 лет назад +13

    Tanya is gorgeous and talented...love this video!

  • @ernieschneider4115
    @ernieschneider4115 9 лет назад +56

    absolute talent. Tanya, from Throwing Muses, to Belly, to a solo career, her song writing and music has spanned almost 4 decades and should one day be in the Rock n Roll HOF

    • @jimlovesgina
      @jimlovesgina 9 лет назад +17

      Breeders

    • @ibelieveicansoar
      @ibelieveicansoar 3 года назад +8

      Don’t forget her guest vocals on Catherine Wheel’s spectacular single “Judy Staring At The Sun” in 1995. I think she and C.W.’s singer were dating, but I could be wrong. Belly and C.W. did tour together that year, with a then-unknown Jewel opening.

    • @multishit6664
      @multishit6664 Год назад

      @@ibelieveicansoar Ohh man I feel retarded. Thats one of my favorite songs and Ive always been a Throwing Muses fan..never realized she was the guest vocals until now and Ive seen the music video and all..thanks for enlightening me..fuck

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Год назад +3

      RRHOF is an embarrassing joke.

  • @samuelsmith9929
    @samuelsmith9929 6 лет назад +6

    So pretty😊...luv ya Tanya!

  • @lkgrave4959
    @lkgrave4959 10 лет назад +25

    One of the most captivating women in music.

    • @robbielex
      @robbielex 8 лет назад +5

      +lkgrave Yes, my girl-rock holy trinity is Tanya Donelly, Juliana Hatfield and Kay Hanley. Girls Rock!

    • @Wout.vlmnck
      @Wout.vlmnck 8 лет назад +3

      +robbielex I love Kay Hanley. So glad Letters To Cleo are making music again!

  •  9 лет назад +13

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TANYA, TODAY !!!
    (born on July 12 1966)

  • @atom_gray
    @atom_gray 3 года назад +3

    _wow._
    she was born for the 40's aesthetic... it's perfect on her.

  • @YumanoidPontifex
    @YumanoidPontifex 11 месяцев назад +1

    have known this song for over 20 years. only today i saw the video for the first time. love it even more :)

  • @paulchinniah4159
    @paulchinniah4159 6 лет назад +6

    Such a sweet, loopy smile! I love this! :D

  • @sithompson74
    @sithompson74 5 лет назад +5

    I joined the Tanya fan club just as the Belly days were coming to a close. I have very fond memories of seeing this video for the first time on UK TV - It was a Saturday morning! Fantastic all round. Love the single take video format and TD's facial expressions are priceless

  • @christyjohnston1636
    @christyjohnston1636 5 лет назад +6

    Amazingly talented musician, writer, collaborator, doula- and a cheeky sense of humour! Heehee, Tanya! Coolest chic in rock!

  • @welling1
    @welling1 4 года назад +24

    I feel ashamed that I only just discovered this song in 2020.

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Год назад

      I just discovered it yesterday and my first memory of her is the video for
      "Safari" by the Breeders. Man society changed a lot from 1990-1997. By 97 I was going to raves clubs doing substances & could've cared less about liberal college snob indie rock.

    • @jaimeflor4181
      @jaimeflor4181 Год назад

      2023 for me 😅

  • @venostar
    @venostar 11 лет назад +7

    one of the most lovely voice of the 90's

  • @snailmail1962
    @snailmail1962 4 года назад +3

    I tried to look away too the things that are happening behind but she is so so so-, the joy the happiness just her deep enjoyment her appreciation for film, and then her own Talent her own involvement in artistry - There's this give-and-take so Beautiful ( Perfection that her face like a movie star again her involvement saying I love you people on screen and I use it to make my on art).

  • @rossgray7834
    @rossgray7834 3 года назад +1

    I just slipped straight back into simpler times, when music meant something and having long hair wasnt just a dream. Oft nostalgia.

  • @mellysandford
    @mellysandford 4 года назад +3

    Tanya Donnelly is an absolute treasure! Love this video ❤️

  • @WMWMW0MWMWMW
    @WMWMW0MWMWMW 3 года назад +2

    This is my favorite 90's song that i discovered in 2020.

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 7 месяцев назад

    The TRUTH is The LIGHT that Guides US through The DARKEST of HOURS!!!!!

  • @bagecka27
    @bagecka27 7 лет назад +7

    Gosh. Tanya you're so lovely.

  • @pcjcusa1118
    @pcjcusa1118 Год назад +1

    This video is so 90s. I love it.

  • @launderground
    @launderground 11 лет назад +4

    classic. one of our all-time favorites.

  • @thechazdarby
    @thechazdarby 8 лет назад +6

    LOVE!!! first time I've seen this video. I love everything I've seen that Tanya's done so I guess I'm not that surprised. Just Love it!

  • @dominicrios
    @dominicrios 6 лет назад +4

    best song ever....

  •  9 лет назад +4

    both this video & song:
    Pro & timeless

  • @nk8729
    @nk8729 5 лет назад +1

    How does a song this great only have 82k views???

  • @EAZTHARLEM
    @EAZTHARLEM 2 года назад +1

    *TANYA DONELLY* ⚘ *(2022)*

  • @scotmarq
    @scotmarq 5 лет назад +1

    Listened for many years, but the more I listen, the more I love!!!

  • @TomMannCenturia
    @TomMannCenturia 5 лет назад +1

    Played this album over and over again when I was at Uni. She has a great voice, and this was a fine follow up to her Belly stuff.

  • @fodsaks
    @fodsaks 4 года назад +2

    Taped this off MTV back in the 90's and was gutted when the tape got chewed up.
    And a few years later came RUclips...

  • @paulritz6852
    @paulritz6852 8 лет назад +1

    love her!

  • @leebuck8532
    @leebuck8532 2 года назад

    Love this song!

  • @tommyhester3691
    @tommyhester3691 Год назад

    I always loved her singing and guitar style and she is a classy lady to boot.

  • @thesovgc
    @thesovgc Год назад

    Really kant believe it's been 25 years 😭. It's a shame I'm just now seeing how good Tanya's acting is in it 😭. She coulda been in the pictures! 💗

  • @Flannelsurfer
    @Flannelsurfer 5 лет назад +5

    The most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life. Wow, like a bucket of cold water to the face.

  • @ssjthizzle
    @ssjthizzle 4 года назад

    Beautiful whimsical amazing voice

  • @hwkd65
    @hwkd65 Год назад

    The drums and guitars on this song f'ing rock and Tanya can wail like Robert Plant!

  • @ademirburns
    @ademirburns 7 лет назад +2

    Nice song!!!

  • @Bustergf
    @Bustergf 3 года назад

    She is the bomb!!

  • @pikecollisionllc9868
    @pikecollisionllc9868 2 года назад

    Just discovered this song. Loved Belly. I had to download all of the albums again.

  • @nebnep
    @nebnep 5 лет назад

    Amazing vocal!

  • @tornnomar
    @tornnomar 4 года назад +2

    Time to Necro! Lovesongs for Underdogs is a fantastic record!!

  • @jaimeflor4181
    @jaimeflor4181 Год назад +1

    I love Belly, but it’s nice to hear Tanya singing something different!

  • @bumble1057
    @bumble1057 Год назад +1

    Oh my days

  • @MrAdamNTProtester
    @MrAdamNTProtester 4 года назад

    Tanya = NATIONAL TREASURE!

  • @jillbarnes2507
    @jillbarnes2507 Год назад

    My favorite.

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 Месяц назад +1

    "Truth, Fact, and Fiction: WE, won the war!!"
    - St. HUMAN."

  • @zombiemosher1139
    @zombiemosher1139 3 года назад +2

    What a tune, Belly could have totally done this. Great video though, captures that 50s sc-fi vibe. 👽

  • @theneedledrop
    @theneedledrop 11 лет назад +32

    Oh, the 90s.

  • @DavidDatura
    @DavidDatura 9 лет назад +13

    This is a very nice tune sung by a very pretty lady. She has that cute American girl next door vibe about her.

    • @matthewmckenzie7687
      @matthewmckenzie7687 8 лет назад +1

      excellent clip though, a little too green screeny. Would have been great as a single take, if it could be pulled off. Move towards the light... She *is* good isn't she ?

    • @littleswedishboy
      @littleswedishboy 3 года назад +4

      @@matthewmckenzie7687 It's not a green screen, she was actually wheeled around the set on a rig with a camera attached

  • @darrenkrivit6854
    @darrenkrivit6854 4 года назад

    1000th👍thanx for the great music

  • @synapticflow
    @synapticflow 6 лет назад +2

    So much adorbz

  • @DAXRENTERIA
    @DAXRENTERIA Год назад

    I love this song
    original, improvised,
    Very good

  • @MrSeezero
    @MrSeezero 5 лет назад

    This is a very nice video. The song is great, too. I wish that I would have seen this when it first came out. I did see her 'Feed the Tree' video, and some of her videos from her 'King' album.

  • @sithompson74
    @sithompson74 4 года назад +1

    I can tell you exactly where I was when I first saw this video, over 25 years ago

  • @tommythomson4550
    @tommythomson4550 7 лет назад +11

    I'll spend the rest of my life alone because I'll compare every woman to Tanya and they will all be found wanting...c'est la vie!

  • @busywl69
    @busywl69 4 года назад

    legend

  • @willfromyadkinville
    @willfromyadkinville 3 года назад

    she had the look that gets the look!

  • @davidjacob5828
    @davidjacob5828 6 лет назад +3

    In my opinion 🤔, Tanya Donelly is the greatest American 🇺🇸 singer/songwriter of all time. ⌚ 🌹😍🎼

    • @paulsmith1519
      @paulsmith1519 3 года назад +1

      She is. Dylan isn't bad though.

  • @PuttingOnTheFoil
    @PuttingOnTheFoil 2 года назад +2

    The changes of her expression are amazing! They are perfectly timed with the music changes and this looks like it's a continuous shoot, no cuts. I wonder how many takes to get it right?

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Год назад +1

      She comes across as a natural born actress. Good job Tanya!

  • @deborahp.2085
    @deborahp.2085 5 лет назад +2

    Ooof just cried 😭😢😂

  • @GreatPolishWingedHussars
    @GreatPolishWingedHussars 2 года назад

    Witty video!

  • @AgentOccam
    @AgentOccam Год назад

    Great video too.

  • @aprtuned75
    @aprtuned75 5 лет назад

    Tanya I miss you guys I grew up listening to you when you were with belly then on your own. I'm from Rhode island and gale is still around I wish you were I miss you

  • @PappyHab
    @PappyHab 5 лет назад +1

    Totally forgot about this song. I bought the CD when it came out. 24 thumbs down.....lol...why????

  • @TerryODowd
    @TerryODowd 4 года назад +3

    Remember when she was in Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" video?

    • @E.C.2
      @E.C.2 Год назад +1

      Carcass or similar type band should've used her for backing vocals on 1 song.
      That would be unique and cool!

  • @krissymarklewis1793
    @krissymarklewis1793 Год назад +1

    she is gorgeous in this vid, just my kinda crazy:)

  • @gearfacts
    @gearfacts 4 года назад +1

    Amazingly expressive acting by Tanya - I wonder how many times they had to film that to get it right?!

    • @Bustergf
      @Bustergf 3 года назад +1

      probably once!!

    • @Bustergf
      @Bustergf 3 года назад

      ive watched this 20 times in the last few days...All i can say is........ LOVE!!!

  • @StuartSeaton
    @StuartSeaton 8 лет назад +4

    Why have we never seen any films with Tanya in them? Or have we....

  • @usedfuzzbox
    @usedfuzzbox 11 лет назад +2

    Hmm, wish I had heard this back then....

  • @TipsterStu
    @TipsterStu 3 года назад +2

    Like the best Zoom call you never had

  • @krishunter9013
    @krishunter9013 2 года назад +1

    Did this amazing person predict our future - lol

  • @mattdoe2368
    @mattdoe2368 5 лет назад

    She did Rhode Island proud her and Kristine both power house voice's and she is so down to earth saw her show and and my buddys like lets talk to her she she remembered him but RI every one knows someone

  • @andrgonp
    @andrgonp 19 дней назад

    Tanya Donelly
    Compositora y guitarrista estadounidense, de las bandas Belly y The Breeders
    Cumple 58 años (nació en 1966)

  • @henrymiller479
    @henrymiller479 6 лет назад +2

    Goddess

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 6 месяцев назад +1

    I DON'T see a Sandwich Board advertising "Uncle Sams Cider!"

  • @billustration
    @billustration 7 лет назад +5

    so 90's

  • @pjsebadoh5412
    @pjsebadoh5412 Год назад

    Love you T
    Miss you, hope you are well! (Pj-Buffalo)

  • @veehickle8614
    @veehickle8614 3 года назад

    mesmerizing & sweet lady...

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 2 месяца назад +1

    "No ADs for UNCLE SAM'S CIDER PUBS!!!!!"
    - St. SKYKNIGHT HMAJW TIGERCLAW TALON."

    • @andrewwhitbread9362
      @andrewwhitbread9362 2 месяца назад

      "Out with the Olde
      In with the New
      Something borrowed
      Something Blue
      BRISBANE BEACHES
      are NOT for You!"! ! ! ! ! !
      - St. HMAJW."

  • @roblarson5302
    @roblarson5302 7 лет назад +5

    That wink is fuckin hot!

  • @jodyfletch5121
    @jodyfletch5121 10 лет назад +11

    That is david narcizo as the sodajerk, right?

    • @lukasskolil
      @lukasskolil 10 лет назад +5

      Judging by that unibrow, I would say yes, yes it is ;)

    • @KronnangDunn
      @KronnangDunn 7 лет назад +2

      I used to have one (unibrow), but after years of shaving it now just faded away on its own...

    • @leelyon7544
      @leelyon7544 6 лет назад +1

      Yeah, I think so. And Dean Fischer, Tanya's husband and bass player, is the cook fighting with the alien, I'm pretty sure.

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 7 месяцев назад

    Was THERE a "Movie," in Perth Australia during The War to End All Wars, PART 2, called: "Tour of Duty ?"

  • @andrewwhitbread9362
    @andrewwhitbread9362 5 месяцев назад +1

    "I DON'T See a Sandwich Board Sign SELLING "Uncle Sam's Cider" ANYWHERE!"! !

  • @robertkoumjian133
    @robertkoumjian133 Год назад

    That wink@ 0:39!

  • @BriguyO
    @BriguyO 4 года назад +1

    I remember buying and loving this CD single when it came out - I know it probably isn't but, man, that guy sitting at the table to the left at 2:36 looks like Nicolas Cage. I can find no reference to it so probably isn't. Inventive video concept!

    • @Dunk1970
      @Dunk1970 3 года назад

      And there was me thinking I'd seen Benedict Cumberbatch at 0:55