Same here! Must be the best one out there… In 2022 i would like a 4K video though… Nevertheless i will watch this video every now and then for years to come!!!
I won't compare her voice to anyone else because she is so unique. She may be performing what is accepted as pop music, but her vocal style is closer to a soul or jazz singer. I've never seen such emotion put into each word. I love the lyrics too because they're fresh, unpredictable. I first noticed her with Zero 7, and I was completely blown away by her vocal style then. I love the range, the emotional power, and I gotta say, the facial and body expressions, all of the delivery. The use of simple backup with cello is just perfect. I'm addicted to this song. I could hear it over and over. Absolute perfection. I find her irresistible. What depth, she blurs all the lines to create something entirely new and beautiful.
I couldn't agree more. I've seen her twice with Zero 7 2005/6. She stood out, so out there but vulnerable. No one else with her delivery and such soul. Always loved her during her earlier years before she went pop. Guess it was about money making.. maybe her natural progression.. cannot blame her....but still miss the original Sia.
I won’t compare them but they are very much similar I love Sia she reminds me of Portishead she’s the only other one with similar style and skill and expression that I have found ❤
+vega21 Yes she does..was lucky enough to see her in 2008 in Atlanta. She needs no auto tune and her stage presence is unreal. Loved her since I first heard her sing with Zero 7. She did a song called 'Destiny' with them..well that is the one I first heard her in.
+vega21 that's because unlike the studio you only got one take when performing, and that separates the truly talentet or hard workers, from the sheeple
Sia is probably the most genuine artist I have ever heard in my life, I can hear it in her voice, in the way she moves, and the way she looks. She's an inspiration. Her quirkiness is infallible and her emotion she pours into every song is so heartfelt.
She definantly falls into the Janis Joplin, Etta James, Anne Wilson category of completely timeless and authentic when it comes to female vocals. Simply amazing!
Just proof that the greatest singers will never get the recognition they deserve. I have NEVER seen Rihanna, Beyoncé or Taylor sing something like this to show their vocal skills. Imagine one of them singing something like this at the Grammys it would forever be all over the news as one of the greatest performances of all time by a female. But because Sia doesn’t cause controversy or date a billionaire rapper, let’s just sweep her under the rug. So sad she’s amazing and one of the best.
Now look into who Sia has written songs for and you may be surprised how much of her music you’ve heard other artists sing. I’m aware that she has written for at least one of the three that you listed.
Listen... I never had any affection for any singer ... And now i find myself obsessed with this woman at 32 years old.... What the hell is happening to me... I just listen to her songs everynight and watch her pictures. I don't even play video games anymore ... What should i do ?
Maybe it's lame, but I think I fell in love with Sia cause of this live version of this song. Or at least, what her voice expresses in this song, it's so incredibly beautiful.
She needs to re-release this song in this version. Love this version of this song so much more than the Zero 7 album version. Her voice and that cello = perfect.
www.amazon.com/KCRW-Sounds-Eclectic-Too-Kcrw/dp/B00006J40W This song was my first exposure to both Sia and Zero 7. It's so hard to believe it's been 12 years! Anyway, this version (or one very similar recorded live at KCRW) is on the album and it looks like you can still buy it. And the other live recordings on the cd aren't too shabby either. You're welcome ;)
"Distractions" Fancy, a big house Some kids and a horse I cannot cry But nearly guarantee a divorce I think that I love you I think that I do So go on Mister Make Miss Me, Mrs. You I love you, I love you, I love you, I do I only make jokes to distract myself From the truth, from the truth Fancy, a fast car A bag full of loot I can nearly guarantee You'll end up with the boot I love you, I love you, I love you, I do I only make jokes to distract myself From the truth, from the truth I love you, I love you, I love you, I love I only make jokes to distract myself From the truth, from the truth
Dope. How I wish my generation would be influenced by this style rather then the flashy temporary auto-tuned artist. Any who, beautiful SIA ,just beautiful.
I love when she keeps the long notes and vibrates them! It's like that tone on the electric-piano! It's just so awesome! This whole performance is just gold!
My most favorite performance of any artist of all time. I keep coming back to this. Such pure heart and soul. Makes me want to cry every time. Thank you Sia. You will never know me but I love you. You have inspired me.
Been a long time since found music sung from the core of your being. Like Janis, Amy, such a gift their music to us. Sia is an artist, another Picasso of music. Her sense of humor is visually a delight. She does not show her face now, as the art is at focus, not the money hungry ,overly sexualized music. She doesn't want to play that game of fame. Thank you very much!!! Just listen that's what music is about.
Sia has a great sound. The thing I like about her the best is she's not all above anybody pop star like. She doesn't have a bad word to say about anybody. She's one of us. Sia is the real deal. I'm a fan for life. I know what ever music she puts out, it's going to be awesome.
the entire arrangement of this song is pure genius! that lady sings from a place that is unheard of. comparisons are unnecessary. she's def her own...need more like her!
i THOUGHT i was introduced to sia through "chandalier" but no, ive been swooning to "simple things" for years i never thought to look into it so today was a very enlightening day lol
I also experienced the same thing lol, I don't feel as daft now 😂. She's so talented, love watching her sing and see all that emotion she puts into her songs.
Believe it or not I've just heard of Sia in the last month, what a groovy girl :) In this song she reminds me of a female version of Joe Cocker back in the days of Woodstock. May God bless you Sia with many years of beauty in all regards.
All I ask of this young Artist, is to Please, Please don't change! You have the voice that captures all ages, I'm in my 60s and I have never heard better vocals. Ms Sia I doubt that I will ever meat you, but you deserve many many thanks for showing us that excellent, raw, amazing talent is out there, you don't even have to be present, just that great voice of yours, UNREAL! And you are a very beautiful lady as well, Happy Holidays to you and to all!
I have lost track of how long I've had this video on my playlist but I'm watching again in 2021 (almost 2022) and this STILL gives me goosebumps and cry like a baby. This is hands down my favorite performance of Distractions EVER! ❤️ Thank you for keeping the video up all these years!
breathtaking, everyone changes and evolves, sia has been through alot i respect her for where she is now regardless if don't like the music as much as i adore these eras of her career.
Her voice just touches my soul!! Can't say I wasn't surprised when I first saw her. She wasn't at all what I expected but her appearance being so downplayed only adds to the quality of her voice. I'm just in love with her!!!
Sia is incredible! I think I might love her!! I am fascinated by the emotion she adds to her music through her awesome voice....its beautiful and she is as well. A GODDESS!!
May I ask why I love you to explain to me about this but first I am loving her voice and her personality she is beautiful and intelligent and incredibly talented but may I ask why you think she should be president of the earth cause I think you know about gaia.com I tried and tried to get the truth out but not Matter what am met with ignorance and prejudice cause I am not from earth my soul was my choice to come here and try to wake you up about you are seriously delusional and you have no idea what is going on with your dum idea you don't know how much you don't have any idea of how you have been lied to but you want to stay ignorant idiot it's there but you refuse to educate yourself about the truth cause you look up to what TV show you I feel sorry for you and your life and you are scared of death cause you don't have any idea of what you're soul is about
Sie ist eine großartige Musikerin, mit einer fantastischen Stimme!!!! Wenn ich dieses Lied höre, bekomme ich Gänsehaut pur. Ich liebe sie und ihre Musik.
but the song is much older actually, its off of simple thing by zero 7 in 2001, which means it was probably recorded in 2000.. so if you where born when this song came out youd be at max 15, generally generations are like 15 to 20 yrs.. Either way she makes great music still, just different than before . Zero 7 had the best singers on all their albums I strongly recommend. And if you like this version of Sia get Lady Croissant
And the generation before would have quoted The Beatles, I'm sorry but I hate this generational false superiority. In fact, modern generations have an infinite more amount of variety and talent available to them. If you equate today's talent by what's on the radio, then you're missing the point.
I wish she would perform disguise less again...she is amazing...seeing her expressions and emotions is wonderful! So luminous, so talented, so authentic....I love all her old videos...
I go weeks or months without listening to her music because I just don't listen to music often, but then there are moments when I NEED to hear it or I feel like I'd die, and I just cut out all other music. It's like her music makes you feel whole and fills a void that you never knew was there. I'm a junkie for Sia.....I need to see her in concert 💜💜💜
has literally blown my mind that I have only just realised that is sia, I loved her music in the charts and have loved zero 7 since simple things and this has just blown my brain
STILL HERE IN 2020, THIS IS THE SIA I LOVE
I want this version on my phone dammmmmnnn
Right. I will always be here for this song ❤ My 1st fav then "distractions"
True this is the best and purest SIA
2021 😌😌😌
@@serhiiasliudinov8900 literally always here. 🥰
I’ve been watching this for years. There literally are no words to describe this vocal performance.
Same here! Must be the best one out there… In 2022 i would like a 4K video though… Nevertheless i will watch this video every now and then for years to come!!!
I won't compare her voice to anyone else because she is so unique. She may be performing what is accepted as pop music, but her vocal style is closer to a soul or jazz singer. I've never seen such emotion put into each word. I love the lyrics too because they're fresh, unpredictable. I first noticed her with Zero 7, and I was completely blown away by her vocal style then. I love the range, the emotional power, and I gotta say, the facial and body expressions, all of the delivery. The use of simple backup with cello is just perfect. I'm addicted to this song. I could hear it over and over. Absolute perfection. I find her irresistible. What depth, she blurs all the lines to create something entirely new and beautiful.
Yesss
I couldn't agree more. I've seen her twice with Zero 7 2005/6. She stood out, so out there but vulnerable. No one else with her delivery and such soul. Always loved her during her earlier years before she went pop. Guess it was about money making.. maybe her natural progression.. cannot blame her....but still miss the original Sia.
Not cello
I won’t compare them but they are very much similar I love Sia she reminds me of Portishead she’s the only other one with similar style and skill and expression that I have found ❤
Reminds me of Portishead 💯
Only the real fans know about this and the Zero 7 days boyyyy
Yasss
Yes!!!
Big facts!!
Her real fans also know about Crisp days, and have both albums. I only have one of them though.
Sia sounds so much better live for some reason. Its usually the opposite with artists. Her voice is something special.
+vega21 Yes she does..was lucky enough to see her in 2008 in Atlanta. She needs no auto tune and her stage presence is unreal. Loved her since I first heard her sing with Zero 7. She did a song called 'Destiny' with them..well that is the one I first heard her in.
epiphany difference
Destiny is a great song. Zero 7 is also awesome.
I couldn't agree more with you!
+vega21 that's because unlike the studio you only got one take when performing, and that separates the truly talentet or hard workers, from the sheeple
Oppenheimerization
Very true.
Sia is probably the most genuine artist I have ever heard in my life, I can hear it in her voice, in the way she moves, and the way she looks. She's an inspiration. Her quirkiness is infallible and her emotion she pours into every song is so heartfelt.
She definantly falls into the Janis Joplin, Etta James, Anne Wilson category of completely timeless and authentic when it comes to female vocals. Simply amazing!
Just proof that the greatest singers will never get the recognition they deserve. I have NEVER seen Rihanna, Beyoncé or Taylor sing something like this to show their vocal skills. Imagine one of them singing something like this at the Grammys it would forever be all over the news as one of the greatest performances of all time by a female. But because Sia doesn’t cause controversy or date a billionaire rapper, let’s just sweep her under the rug. So sad she’s amazing and one of the best.
Now look into who Sia has written songs for and you may be surprised how much of her music you’ve heard other artists sing. I’m aware that she has written for at least one of the three that you listed.
Listen... I never had any affection for any singer ... And now i find myself obsessed with this woman at 32 years old.... What the hell is happening to me... I just listen to her songs everynight and watch her pictures. I don't even play video games anymore ... What should i do ?
Breath in deep and enjoy.
:D
You and me both, man. She's all the good things in life.
What should i do ? Lol... Enjoy her!
same here,i think she is an amazing person...not only as a musician but her personality as well
Maybe it's lame, but I think I fell in love with Sia cause of this live version of this song. Or at least, what her voice expresses in this song, it's so incredibly beautiful.
You could fall in love with her for the direction her arm hair points in and you'd still be 100% justified...lol :D
You made my day Helen :)
Archetype00 Unbelievably awesome she is ...
love is never lame... lovers are.
Same.
She needs to re-release this song in this version. Love this version of this song so much more than the Zero 7 album version. Her voice and that cello = perfect.
www.amazon.com/KCRW-Sounds-Eclectic-Too-Kcrw/dp/B00006J40W
This song was my first exposure to both Sia and Zero 7. It's so hard to believe it's been 12 years! Anyway, this version (or one very similar recorded live at KCRW) is on the album and it looks like you can still buy it. And the other live recordings on the cd aren't too shabby either. You're welcome ;)
Try the live version on Lady Croissant album.
Few artists can drive me to tears with their sheer raw emotional voice.. Sia can do it better than anyone....
within seconds too
Every time!
amazing...sniff, sniff
Scarp Godenot 💯AGREED
That Cello omfg...
Everything was perfect!
Sia has such a unique voice!!!
"Distractions"
Fancy, a big house
Some kids and a horse
I cannot cry
But nearly guarantee a divorce
I think that I love you
I think that I do
So go on Mister
Make Miss Me, Mrs. You
I love you, I love you, I love you, I do
I only make jokes to distract myself
From the truth, from the truth
Fancy, a fast car
A bag full of loot
I can nearly guarantee
You'll end up with the boot
I love you, I love you, I love you, I do
I only make jokes to distract myself
From the truth, from the truth
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love
I only make jokes to distract myself
From the truth, from the truth
Its "I cannot quite"
Right. I can not quite..
How could I have overlooked this wonderful voice. She is utterly amazing.
Me too Wallace!!
This makes me cry... Every. Single. Time
I love this version, no back up just the few artist at their best. Raw truth. Thank you Sia and others..
Dope. How I wish my generation would be influenced by this style rather then the flashy temporary auto-tuned artist. Any who, beautiful SIA ,just beautiful.
Not only her voice but the whole composition is from another world
The song fits me right now as I have a 4 page essay due tomorrow that I haven't started.
Walki but how did I manage to relate to this exactly...
Ythan Ponio distractions
Lol
STILL HERE IN 2021! THIS IS THE SIA WE ALL LOVE! 🤗
Who's here in 2022? No one? Just me? That's fine! :-)
2024
That right there is the best voice on the planet.
I love when she keeps the long notes and vibrates them! It's like that tone on the electric-piano! It's just so awesome! This whole performance is just gold!
My most favorite performance of any artist of all time. I keep coming back to this. Such pure heart and soul. Makes me want to cry every time. Thank you Sia. You will never know me but I love you. You have inspired me.
Damn, I love a cello. And Sia.
Still gives me shivers to watch, this lady got some powerful vibes
Been a long time since found music sung from the core of your being. Like Janis, Amy, such a gift their music to us. Sia is an artist, another Picasso of music. Her sense of humor is visually a delight. She does not show her face now, as the art is at focus, not the money hungry ,overly sexualized music. She doesn't want to play that game of fame. Thank you very much!!! Just listen that's what music is about.
her golden voice and the way she created song lyrics is genius...i love her very much.👍👍😎
Sia has a great sound. The thing I like about her the best is she's not all above anybody pop star like. She doesn't have a bad word to say about anybody. She's one of us. Sia is the real deal. I'm a fan for life. I know what ever music she puts out, it's going to be awesome.
I Agree
ikr
Ouch! So good it hurts my feelings!!!
this Sia in studio is amazing. her voice is such a gift to the world .
The strength, beauty, and vulnerability of a woman contained in one song. Absolutely stunning!
This remains to be my favorite performance by anyone ever. Flawless
the entire arrangement of this song is pure genius! that lady sings from a place that is unheard of. comparisons are unnecessary. she's def her own...need more like her!
When Sis says, I love you, I love you, she's talking to me, straight up,
she is outta this world
The rhythm, the tone, color of her voice ... amazing
no one knows the real sia, the one not on the top 20... in love more and more every day.
who else get in there feelings when they listen to this song.
2021 & still one of my favs along with "breathe me"...definitely the Sia we need again.
Her music, her videos, her stories cut right through me in a way I've never experienced from another artist before.
This is a work of art that will last forever, thank you sia🙏
i THOUGHT i was introduced to sia through "chandalier"
but no, ive been swooning to "simple things" for years
i never thought to look into it so today was a very enlightening day lol
I just had the exact same thing, kinda blew my mind a bit.
this also happened to me. Thank God for music.
I also experienced the same thing lol, I don't feel as daft now 😂. She's so talented, love watching her sing and see all that emotion she puts into her songs.
yup, i just had the same shock. there's actually TALENT out there in the pop world still
Yeah....chandelier is easily in her bottom 10 songs but people are that up. I remember watching this when it was new. Seeing her now hurts my heart.
Damn! this made me cry. the emotion and love she puts in her songs are breath taking.
Dear Sia, I want you to know every time I hear this song I get stomach ache. I never had anything like this before with a song...
You should get that checked out
Neason Howard haha
Taco Bell
Believe it or not I've just heard of Sia in the last month, what a groovy girl :) In this song she reminds me of a female version of Joe Cocker back in the days of Woodstock. May God bless you Sia with many years of beauty in all regards.
She is just a pure talent no one can deny that 😍😘
Perhaps the best acoustic live performance I've witnessed here....EVER.
This comes straight from the soul. I can't stop listeling to it. Great.
All I ask of this young Artist, is to Please, Please don't change! You have the voice that captures all ages, I'm in my 60s and I have never heard better vocals. Ms Sia I doubt that I will ever meat you, but you deserve many many thanks for showing us that excellent, raw, amazing talent is out there, you don't even have to be present, just that great voice of yours, UNREAL! And you are a very beautiful lady as well, Happy Holidays to you and to all!
I have lost track of how long I've had this video on my playlist but I'm watching again in 2021 (almost 2022) and this STILL gives me goosebumps and cry like a baby. This is hands down my favorite performance of Distractions EVER! ❤️ Thank you for keeping the video up all these years!
The trip is: I can barely understand a word she says but she KILLS me every time I listen to it. Wow.
This song speeds to me of the love I feel for my husband. May he rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss
Sia puts so much soul and love into her songs. She is incomparable! ❤❤❤
SHE IS A TRUE GIFT TO THIS PLANET. 💚
I have fallen in love with that smoky voice. This woman is a singer of exceptional talent.
Man, I gotta listen to this song every morning just to start the day with real music, tone, sound and beautiful talent. Thanks Sia.
Dear sia, your music keep me alive! Thank you so much for being you true as you are. You are beautiful!
She was channeling some divine Goddesses. I cry Everytime.
I thought i was the only one to do so
breathtaking,
everyone changes and evolves, sia has been through alot i respect her for where she is now regardless if don't like the music as much as i adore these eras of her career.
Still here in 2022!!! Best Sia era!!
THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST THING FEATURING SIA I'VE EVER HEARD! SOOOOO PERFECT
She ALWAYS sounds even better live. I can't think of another artist that can. This song, vocals and music, speak directly to my soul. Unbelievable!
uhmmm... no words. I wish my dad was alive to hear this.
This little thing might be the best performance I've heard in my life. The song, the voice, the feeling. It's all there in excess.
My God. After listening to several dozen Sia songs, I'm surprised I have any socks left.
Wow, that is awesome...the downtempo beat, the cellist and Sia...wow again...thats beautiful music right there...
I had to put my dog down of 9 years today Sia. I instinctively came to this video. I love you
Her voice just touches my soul!! Can't say I wasn't surprised when I first saw her. She wasn't at all what I expected but her appearance being so downplayed only adds to the quality of her voice. I'm just in love with her!!!
Sia is incredible! I think I might love her!! I am fascinated by the emotion she adds to her music through her awesome voice....its beautiful and she is as well. A GODDESS!!
SHE KILLED IT! EXCELLENT RENDITION. THIS IS MUSIC AND SINGING.
Sia for President of earth!
She's got my vote !
So where do i put my ballot
She would probably go and save dogs first 😂😂😂
Mellie J Even though there are worse choices, I’m glad you weren’t assigned to give away that position
May I ask why I love you to explain to me about this but first I am loving her voice and her personality she is beautiful and intelligent and incredibly talented but may I ask why you think she should be president of the earth cause I think you know about gaia.com I tried and tried to get the truth out but not Matter what am met with ignorance and prejudice cause I am not from earth my soul was my choice to come here and try to wake you up about you are seriously delusional and you have no idea what is going on with your dum idea you don't know how much you don't have any idea of how you have been lied to but you want to stay ignorant idiot it's there but you refuse to educate yourself about the truth cause you look up to what TV show you I feel sorry for you and your life and you are scared of death cause you don't have any idea of what you're soul is about
Sia offers herself to songs, giving herself, showing vulnerabilities that even the harshest critics can’t attack.
I would marry her lol. Her voice is the voice of a goddess ❤
Speak it! Sia, Sophie Barker and Zero 7. Those were the days!
Her voice takes me someplace I have never been! I think I would melt if I got to see her sing in person!
Enough soul to crush a small village.
Sie ist eine großartige Musikerin, mit einer fantastischen Stimme!!!!
Wenn ich dieses Lied höre, bekomme ich Gänsehaut pur.
Ich liebe sie und ihre Musik.
You are my sunshine Sia!
Since I've found her...i have to listen at least once a day #obsessed
Me too.. this one and "breathe me"..
not a greater singer alive right now. I love her.
One of the best songs that has been written so far performed by one of the most unique and powerful voices of pop music - perfect beauty.
Simplistic beauty never gets old!
Beautiful. All these years ago I 1st heard this when I bought the zero7 c.d
I still love it as much as I did then.
Hey new generation... THIS IS WHAT MUSIC IS SUPPOSED TO SOUND LIKE.
Love, Ryan
but the song is much older actually, its off of simple thing by zero 7 in 2001, which means it was probably recorded in 2000.. so if you where born when this song came out youd be at max 15, generally generations are like 15 to 20 yrs.. Either way she makes great music still, just different than before . Zero 7 had the best singers on all their albums I strongly recommend. And if you like this version of Sia get Lady Croissant
And get off my lawn! Harumph!
And the generation before would have quoted The Beatles, I'm sorry but I hate this generational false superiority. In fact, modern generations have an infinite more amount of variety and talent available to them.
If you equate today's talent by what's on the radio, then you're missing the point.
hell yea
this IS MUSIC!
What a voice, anyone else get shivers , no other music or singer has that effect , weird, incredible 😎
wow she used to give me tears and shivers then, and still having them now. i love her and her music. senstive strong woman
Her voice is absolutely mesmering. What a gifted individual.
I wish she would perform disguise less again...she is amazing...seeing her expressions and emotions is wonderful! So luminous, so talented, so authentic....I love all her old videos...
I don't know how SIA can do whatever she wants and do it perfect always... love you Sia
I go weeks or months without listening to her music because I just don't listen to music often, but then there are moments when I NEED to hear it or I feel like I'd die, and I just cut out all other music. It's like her music makes you feel whole and fills a void that you never knew was there. I'm a junkie for Sia.....I need to see her in concert 💜💜💜
has literally blown my mind that I have only just realised that is sia, I loved her music in the charts and have loved zero 7 since simple things and this has just blown my brain
Can we just bring back old sia?!?!
There just aren't words to express how awesome Sia really is
Wow...one of her best songs...but there are really too many to say that...truly talented
Love Sia and her cello player.
Olivier,I’m soooooooo obsessed,infatuated,u name it,I’m it for SIA!!!!!!!!!she,s absolutely incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG! I could listen to your voice ALL DAY..and that's what I plan on doing today :) Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift!
High as a veeery high kite. Sounds amazing!
Sia is infectious to the soul. Her music just takes you away just to wake up, back to reality when the music ends.
EPIC. INSPIRATIONAL. INFLUENCIAL. DEEP. GENUINE. SIA, THANK YOU JESUS FOR SAVING HER.