I’m mostly a rock, hard rock, metal, guy but I jammed this album all thru my youth. What an angelic voice with heart wrenching lyrics. God bless you Sarah! Edit: thanks for all the awesome replies! So many Sarah McLachlan fans out there even tho she hasn’t had a radio hit for decades. Amazing!
I mean, wow - just ... WOW. Not only does she hold that last note for ~17 seconds, she begins it by singing several words, THEN holds the note AND still has enough left to modulate her voice UP at the end of it. Extraordinary voice/breath control ... I'd have passed out around the 5sec mark! (btw, at ~4.21, you can quickly see her draw-in that breath). Such a beautiful song, proving that sometimes life's most daunting challenges can be surmounted and then manifest in impactful expressions of art, in its many forms.
My dad snuck me into her concert at Fox Theater in Boulder Colorado when I was 13 yrs old. Life changing experience. Decades later still listening to her transformative music.
Saw concerts in the Fox theater,in Saint Louis, Supertramp, you probably haven't heard of them but I'm guessing your dad has , saw them the year Crime of the Century came out, very good.
@@banjammy7367 I live in STL and saw her live at Fox in 2014 I think it was Took my husband, he doesn't know her music but I had the time of my life and cried my ass off. He patiently held me while I let her music heal me Salud
In my opinion, the mark of a great song is that it's a song that you never get sick of, no matter how many times you hear it. For me, this is one of those songs. Thank you for sharing this.
You know, I came here to say "I like hard rock and metal and this isn't really my scene but this is a GREAT song". And, funny enough, there's already a bunch of comments saying pretty much the same thing. This song may not be "heavy metal" by definition but it has the energy and the attitude. Not to mention an absolutely killer performance.
I thought i was the only one that noticed & appreciated those back up vocals, esp during the end where Sarah holds that long note. Back up vocals at that specific time were prob better than Sarah herself
Always wondered who she was! Ms Rose's voice is the perfect compliment to Sarah. Only other close harmony with beautiful highs are Simon & Garfunkel- Scarborough Fair, America
@@dalejenkins2827 Agree 100%. K.Rose only worked on this tour; the original backup singer for Sarah (both live and studio) is CAMILLE HENDERSON. Check this out ruclips.net/video/HmS8LO0dXgg/видео.html
Yes, they were lines in a letter an obsessed stalker wrote her. She put it into an incredible song. After the song was released, the guy committed suicide.
If Sarah had been just a "One Hit Wonder" this would have been the only song I'd need to hear and call her "Legendary". My headphones exploded the first time I heard its debut as if it were yesterday. She has to be inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame someday!
even though I'm a metalhead Sarah's voice calms me down....she hosted the Junos here in London in 2019....her voice is incredible and her music is great as well...an award winning musician for sure!
Crazy how her music flows through the ears of many ages and types. I’ve been listening to her since I was in high school. Just turned 30 and reminiscing. Her music will never die. :)
I remember browsing new music CDs at my local Warehouse music shop, No WiFi back then, this song started playing thru the speakers. By compulsion something "possessed me" to ask the girl clerk "who was this singing?" -IMMEDIATELY bought the CD- Haven''t stopped listening to McLachlan since.
Listen as the wind blows From across the great divide Voices trapped in yearning Memories trapped in time The night is my companion And solitude my guide Would I spend forever here And not be satisfied And I would be the one To hold you down Kiss you so hard I'll take your breath away And after I'd, wipe away the tears Just close your eyes dear Through this world I've stumbled So many times betrayed Trying to find an honest word To find the truth enslaved Oh you speak to me in riddles and You speak to me in rhymes My body aches to breathe your breath Your words keep me alive And I would be the one To hold you down Kiss you so hard I'll take your breath away And after I'd, wipe away the tears Just close your eyes, dear Into this night I wander It's morning that I dread Another day of knowing of The path I fear to tread Oh, into the sea of waking dreams I follow without pride Nothing stands between us here And I won't be denied And I would be the one To hold you down Kiss you so hard I'll take your breath away And after I'd, wipe away the tears Just close your eyes dear I'll hold you down Kiss you so hard I'll take your breath away And after I'd wipe away the tears Just close your eyes...
How eloquently She made a beautiful song of a terrifying experience. A man was stalking her a real threat. She overcame and even appears to have understood his out of control feelings.
Everything is so perfect about this concert; great singer and songwriter, awesome band, amazing backing vocals, the matching costumes & decor, lighting & visuals. As a professional pop musician myself, I can only say: top notch, first class!
This Awesome Video Of Sarah McLachian has it all from A To Z From: Her Beautiful Solo intro to Her Dynamic Full Band filled with Solid Rhythms, Tasteful lead guitar solos, Great Harmonies , Wonderful Dynamics with Sara's Stunningly Beautiful Voice and A Great Appreciation from Sara and her Awesome Band to the most Wonderful Crowd Response!!!!
From the first time I listened to Sarah I felt a connection with her music. She is one of those artists who reach the soul. that make you live a story, Thank you Sarah, your music will always be with me. even though I am no longer here. :) By the way his tone of voice is blue, navy blue. and I like music of that color in particular.
D'hommage, il y a une époque ce live étais complet RUclips, c'est une grande artiste, merci de nous faire plaisir. De voir ces live au complet de l'artiste, comme elle disparaisse, elle est une qualité pour RUclips
Was at this concert.. as Luc starts to tear it up at 2:39, fireworks from the Canadian National Exhibition continued to explode overhead. It was like it was planned... Years later and I get chills watching it!!!
30 damn seconds!!! I've been training myself with that particular part and I have gotten from a 16 count to 26. But yeah, it is an insane holding time on a note that I've ever heard!
I’m mostly a rock, hard rock, metal, guy but I jammed this album all thru my youth. What an angelic voice with heart wrenching lyrics. God bless you Sarah!
Edit: thanks for all the awesome replies! So many Sarah McLachlan fans out there even tho she hasn’t had a radio hit for decades. Amazing!
Same here
What a great comment!!
Same here !!! ❤🎉
Me to
She Is incredible
I mean, wow - just ... WOW. Not only does she hold that last note for ~17 seconds, she begins it by singing several words, THEN holds the note AND still has enough left to modulate her voice UP at the end of it. Extraordinary voice/breath control ... I'd have passed out around the 5sec mark! (btw, at ~4.21, you can quickly see her draw-in that breath). Such a beautiful song, proving that sometimes life's most daunting challenges can be surmounted and then manifest in impactful expressions of art, in its many forms.
Absolutely 🤗
You are SO right; Sarah is underrated as a vocal technician. Maybe she could have been a huge success in opera.
Absolutely agree. Hand how about her band? These guys keep it moving along and the guitar interplay is so sweet.
It's easy for Her! (My majesty) She is a witch! One of the most beautiful ones.
All that in a live performance!!!!! Amazing! Amazing.
Is there any doubt about this woman's musical ability? Sarah kills it!
There's never been any doubt IMO. She's fabulous !
My dad snuck me into her concert at Fox Theater in Boulder Colorado when I was 13 yrs old. Life changing experience. Decades later still listening to her transformative music.
Saw concerts in the Fox theater,in Saint Louis, Supertramp, you probably haven't heard of them but I'm guessing your dad has , saw them the year Crime of the Century came out, very good.
That's gangster dude 🤙
@@banjammy7367 I live in STL and saw her live at Fox in 2014 I think it was
Took my husband, he doesn't know her music but I had the time of my life and cried my ass off. He patiently held me while I let her music heal me
Salud
She’s amazing, love her music, I haven’t had the privilege of seeing her live.
Nice! There's a Fox Theater in Oakland, too. I usually just buy a ticket, tho 🙃
In my opinion, the mark of a great song is that it's a song that you never get sick of, no matter how many times you hear it. For me, this is one of those songs. Thank you for sharing this.
your opinion ???? is ???? right !!!!
Sarah's voice, confidence, looks and energy levels are a thing of beauty. I'll admit: This song gives me goosebumps.
This song rock's☺️
She is really good, beautiful voice, hell. Beautiful lady!
i lived this song in my life 😣 i suppose many of us can say that
What you playing @ Bend .. hopefully this please.
what a beautiful woman.
Sarah brilliantly delved into the head of her stalker and created a masterpiece! This song still scares me.
She is just so uniquely talented, I've been a fan since the 90s. No other like Sarah.
Sarah is one of a kind. That is an incontrovertible fact.
Yes! SO, true! 😀
Indeed.
Lyrical genius.
The entire band are of the same caliber.
Her breathless euphoria after she holds that last note and just vibes with the crowd is practically palpable - absolutely LOVE
She held that note for 17 seconds. Just wow.
I love the way Sarah looks at the end of the song,she knows she just did something special
Clicking thumbs up doesn't nearly do justice to Sarah's beautiful soul
❤
Just saw her last night. She hasn't missed a beat. Was a phenomenal concert.
she is my angel.. she saved me from depression..
My favorite Possession performance. Sarah delivers a performance that I'll always remember and cherish.
Best song of all times . I’m my humble again. This woman is a musical genius . Saw her for the first time in 1995 been hooked ever since
Smiles, hello Jennifer 🌺
You know, I came here to say "I like hard rock and metal and this isn't really my scene but this is a GREAT song". And, funny enough, there's already a bunch of comments saying pretty much the same thing.
This song may not be "heavy metal" by definition but it has the energy and the attitude. Not to mention an absolutely killer performance.
One of the most beautiful songs you'll ever hear. ❤
The backup vocals by KATHRYN ROSE are absolutely magnificent!!!
I thought i was the only one that noticed & appreciated those back up vocals, esp during the end where Sarah holds that long note. Back up vocals at that specific time were prob better than Sarah herself
Always wondered who she was! Ms Rose's voice is the perfect compliment to Sarah. Only other close harmony with beautiful highs are Simon & Garfunkel- Scarborough Fair, America
@@dalejenkins2827 Agree 100%. K.Rose only worked on this tour; the original backup singer for Sarah (both live and studio) is CAMILLE HENDERSON. Check this out ruclips.net/video/HmS8LO0dXgg/видео.html
@@riquelmerock Camille and Kathryn were her best backing singers by a mile.
But also, Luke ❤️
@@krystleboss8573 hmm Sarah rocked the song , what r u the backup singers sister, Song desires a lot more likes and follows
¡Estupenda! The backup singer also nails it!
This is one of my all-time favorite songs. I would be the one to hold you down. Kiss you so hard I'll take your breath away - wow! What a great line.
Sighhhhhh...yes...😍🥰
Yes, they were lines in a letter an obsessed stalker wrote her. She put it into an incredible song. After the song was released, the guy committed suicide.
If Sarah had been just a "One Hit Wonder" this would have been the only song I'd need to hear and call her "Legendary". My headphones exploded the first time I heard its debut as if it were yesterday. She has to be inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame someday!
This song has aged amazingly well. Still incredibly moving and beautiful.
One of the only artists to make me tear up at a concert... so delicate and pure, she is a beauty inside and out. Thank you Sarah
Check out the "Later With Jools Holland" version she did of Possession. ...amazing
She's the bomb
Not the only one to but I dig your enthusiasm. Sarah is really good
Truly an angel
The epitome of the goddess personified
Possibly the best female performance ever
I think this is maybe one of the greatest songs of all time
Such a beautiful woman... and a voice to die for.
Totally agree !
Holy shit this hits so different as an adult. This was everything 💃🏻 she’s amazing
Somehow she gets more beautiful as she ages
... ='s Sarah's Heart ...
I agree!
The entire band rocks it, but the guitarists really mirror Sarah's energy and vibe.
SARAH's Touring Band is Spectacular!
That's LUKE who's currently in a WICKED BAND called "Whitehorse" with his Soulmate, it 'Seems'...
😂 ❤
What a great version of this song. Wow.
I absolutely love her music and her voice..!! Been a fan since the 90's.
She always takes my breath away. Her voice incredible. I love her causes and passions.
Saw her at a free show in government center boston in the mid late nineties. Stunning! Such a gifted musician.
even though I'm a metalhead Sarah's voice calms me down....she hosted the Junos here in London in 2019....her voice is incredible and her music is great as well...an award winning musician for sure!
This song, this video! OMG!
Her voice always put tears in my eyes, she's incredible touching
Her voice still sends chills threw out my body this song kill's me
Crazy how her music flows through the ears of many ages and types. I’ve been listening to her since I was in high school. Just turned 30 and reminiscing. Her music will never die. :)
I started listening to her when I was 17...., I'm 45 now.....her music never ages.👍
I've been listening to her since my senior year in high school and I'm 44.
Im almost 60 and Possession was the first Sarah song for me. Not a song she sings that I dont love!
Same here... except I’m 41 now.. 😀😎
I remember browsing new music CDs at my local Warehouse music shop, No WiFi back then, this song started playing thru the speakers. By compulsion something "possessed me" to ask the girl clerk "who was this singing?" -IMMEDIATELY bought the CD- Haven''t stopped listening to McLachlan since.
This girl…and this album got me thru some good & bad times. Forever obsessed! ❤️
She’s the star, but the two guitarists wailing licks back and forth, and the girl singing harmony, seal the deal.
this song is the track to my 90s youth...SUCH a good song....and Sarah is just beautiful with that haunting voice....
My favorite version of this song. In fact, this is one of my favorite live versions of any song. And how she holds that final note... holy #%$@&!!
I love it when it starts out slow and then it builds up to a strong conclusion.
Awesome song by an incredible performer! Rock on Sarah!!!
I’ve been with her since the beginning, have seen her live 3 times. An unforgettable original
love the homage to joni mitchell 's "blue" at the start
Great song, music, singer, band, and talent! What more can I say? Well, DONE! Jeff
Listen as the wind blows
From across the great divide
Voices trapped in yearning
Memories trapped in time
The night is my companion
And solitude my guide
Would I spend forever here
And not be satisfied
And I would be the one
To hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after I'd, wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes dear
Through this world I've stumbled
So many times betrayed
Trying to find an honest word
To find the truth enslaved
Oh you speak to me in riddles and
You speak to me in rhymes
My body aches to breathe your breath
Your words keep me alive
And I would be the one
To hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after I'd, wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes, dear
Into this night I wander
It's morning that I dread
Another day of knowing of
The path I fear to tread
Oh, into the sea of waking dreams
I follow without pride
Nothing stands between us here
And I won't be denied
And I would be the one
To hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after I'd, wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes dear
I'll hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after I'd wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes...
It almost frightens me how much these lyrics are me.
My first female singer song writer crush... wow! haven't heard her in years. Going to see for sure on 2024 tour.
Saw Sarah live in 94, incredible stuff, and that last note says it all
How eloquently She made a beautiful song of a terrifying experience. A man was stalking her a real threat. She overcame and even appears to have understood his out of control feelings.
Never knew that!
Yes God used her through her experience and she used the lyrics indirectly from him , her stalker
One of her most beautiful songs. Thank you!
Stunning song. Stunning woman.
Just discovered Sarah with her beautiful voice💓💓💓💓💓
Smiles, absolutely beautiful Patsy, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺😊
I've seen her live twice and she was amazing both times.
The poetry in her work, both lyrically and musically, is remarkable. It reaches deep inside of me.
"and a cross from a faith that died before Jesus came."
Oh my freaking God I loooove this performance 😃😃😃❤️❤️❤️
A goosebump-inducing performance. Love Sarah!
The way Sarah makes beautiful poetic music from such a scary experience is phenomenal! I feel blessed to hwve been at this tour. I relate! ❤
I've just seen awesome! What she does with that note at the end.....incredible!
All of us here know how extraordinary her vocalizing is, but it’s the energy she puts into her songs.
She is beautifully incredible gifted. My God !!!
This is perfection. What a wonderful voice.
Yes she a great artist, love your music beautiful, you keep making awesome songs like this one
Sarah is the best! I've seen her 3 times in concert over the years. She is really my favorite of all time.
she had my eye 30 years ago , totally awesome!!!!
Her voice, tender, strong. And just plain amazing
Love this live version! Muy Bella !! She is very pretty.
I aways loved what she did with her voice on that one.
need more of Sarah !! enchanting is understatement ! just beautiful
OMG Sarah's voice is just amazing. Love her.
Wyzsza klasa
Everything is so perfect about this concert; great singer and songwriter, awesome band, amazing backing vocals, the matching costumes & decor, lighting & visuals. As a professional pop musician myself, I can only say: top notch, first class!
God gifted this Uber talented lady with a set of pipes that are truly a blessing to all that hear her!
The stripped down version off Fumbling was the first song I ever heard by Sara. It stunned me, and I’ve been hers ever since.
Just took me right back to those amazing nights of campfires, and Sun-rise! Damn that long' high note at the end!
What an amazing talent… everything about her is over the top.. she’s hard to beat !!!
I love her beautiful voice.
Man What a beautiful voice and beautiful woman.
Thanks Sarah
For all the memories.
Hard to believe this song came from a stalkers letters to her. Only Sarah could turn tragedy into poetry.
No doubt the stalker was a lesbian.
@@jetmech9287 Not true, Uwe Vandrei, a programmer from Ottawa actually tried to sue her for using his words in this song.
@@dakohli That's a Uwe identifies as a lesbian.
@@jetmech9287 Nope. It was a man.
@@jetmech9287⁵5
Her vocals are amazing wow.
WOW. What a performance, what a INCREDIBLE finish!
The album version of "Possession" was good...but this live version is THE BEST!
the second she starts to play on the piano I get chills
This Awesome Video Of Sarah McLachian has it all from A To Z From: Her Beautiful Solo intro to Her Dynamic Full Band filled with Solid Rhythms, Tasteful lead guitar solos, Great Harmonies , Wonderful Dynamics with Sara's Stunningly Beautiful Voice and A Great Appreciation from Sara and her Awesome Band to the most Wonderful Crowd Response!!!!
Great music. Beautiful Sarah!
Your so gorgeous, incredible, beautiful, n this song hurts me❤❤ Two hearts for us gorgeous, keep them coming those beautiful songs
Woah... she hasn't aged in 20+ years & with this Stellar song... my God! Chills! 😲😲😲🙌🙌🙌
I'm 52 and I've been listening that song for a long time, you're absolutely right! She's amazing
I think this is old footage
@@sprecyclesplsrecycle285 From 2004.
I first heard her angelic voice , when I came back to America, after a lengthy overseas operation .....Fell in love ...1990's
One of the absolute best female singer!
From the first time I listened to Sarah I felt a connection with her music. She is one of those artists who reach the soul. that make you live a story, Thank you Sarah, your music will always be with me. even though I am no longer here. :) By the way his tone of voice is blue, navy blue. and I like music of that color in particular.
She's gifted by God himself
I love her confidence! Total beauty too!
D'hommage, il y a une époque ce live étais complet RUclips, c'est une grande artiste, merci de nous faire plaisir. De voir ces live au complet de l'artiste, comme elle disparaisse, elle est une qualité pour RUclips
Was at this concert.. as Luc starts to tear it up at 2:39, fireworks from the Canadian National Exhibition continued to explode overhead. It was like it was planned... Years later and I get chills watching it!!!
Magnifique ❤️
Angelic mesmerizing voice that makes her Great!! 😘
4:22 That note though! Holds for soooo long! Much respect.
30 damn seconds!!! I've been training myself with that particular part and I have gotten from a 16 count to 26. But yeah, it is an insane holding time on a note that I've ever heard!
16 seconds quite a lot!!! She’s so talented!!!
@@edithguzman7277 That's cool. How about the song Fear, could you hit those notes? That's just insane!
@@danielpita3996 Agreed!!
@@lulubell31 The high parts in that song are done in the falsetto voice, so yes I can do those notes when singing in that register.