i jammed this when i was in an intense state of stress --(hope you're not)? amazing images she gives out.does it like no-one else can....big thx for a great listen...
@earthmonkeys a visa problem....not easy being an immigrant...thx all fine now. i jammed Billie 'cos i felt 'the same intensity...but my problems where tiny,but at that time red tape was playing with my life.....nice, thx...
18 Comments (since 30 Jun 2013)
abigail.deeks
Wonderful,
BarneyRubble
Soul wrenching, but beautiful
AlicejustMay
Of its time and ahead of its time.
Bukowski
Exquisite. It should have been included as part of the soundtrack for the film 'Mississippi Burning'.
AnneHaddy
Brilliantly sampled by Kanye on his latest album too..but I'm sure you all knew that!beautiful.
laurinharg
Last night in the radio, were talking about that song!
lynn200
i jammed this when i was in an intense state of stress --(hope you're not)? amazing images she gives out.does it like no-one else can....big thx for a great listen...
occ
@lynn200 stress - not at all ! It's a beautiful voice - very good for the soul ! Thx for every messages )
earthmonkeys
@lynn200 I hope you state of intense stress has passed. Not nice to hear anybody is having a hard time of it. Lovely, touching song anyway.
lynn200
@earthmonkeys a visa problem....not easy being an immigrant...thx all fine now. i jammed Billie 'cos i felt 'the same intensity...but my problems where tiny,but at that time red tape was playing with my life.....nice, thx...
holderch5
Magnificent song. Truly indicative of a time period.
abe
Great jam, I also love the Nina Simone version. http://youtu.be/tqbXOO3OiOs
BertrandRustles
Oh Lord. So amazing.
itskerryc
Always like the musical arrangement of Stings cover, but Billie has the feeling to match the sad lyrics.
devious31
What a song & the definitive version IMHO.Billie captures the pain of the lyrics so well.
mattgiguere
Double <3
Axol
channeled anger - brilliant
21schizoid
Just oozes class. Fab Jam...