Annie Lennox surprises Sting at the Polar Music Prize 2017

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2017
  • Annie Lennox made a surprise appearance at the Polar Music Prize Banquet 2017.
    Sting and Wayne Shorter received the Polar Music Prize on June 15, 2017 at a ceremony at Konserthuset Stockholm in Sweden.
    Several artists honored the Laureates together with the The Royal Stockholm Philarmonic Orchestra, led by maestro Hans Ek. One exceptional highlight of the evening was Annie Lennox surprising Sting by attending the evening. To honour him, Lennox performed Sting's ”Fragile”.
    José Feliciano also read the citation for Sting ( • Sting receives the Pol... ):
    "The 2017 Polar Music Prize is awarded to the singer, musician and composer Sting, real name Gordon Sumner, from Wallsend in Northumberland. Sting grew up in a shipyard town in northeastern England. As a child his thoughts and dreams roamed as far as the ships that sailed from his town. Internal and external travel has also characterised his music. As a member of the trio The Police, and later as a solo artist, Sting has never sat back and rested on his laurels; he has put down his anchor in more musical harbours than perhaps any other artist of his generation. As a composer, Sting has combined classic pop with virtuoso musicianship and an openness to all genres and sounds from around the world. Sting is a true citizen of the world, who has also been indefatigable in using his position as an arena-filling artist to promote human rights."
    The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. Its name stems from Anderson’s legendary record label, Polar Music.
    The Polar Music Prize is one of the most prestigious and unique music prizes in the world, crossing over musical boundaries and awarded to individuals, groups and institutions in recognition of exceptional achievements.
    For Licensing Inquiries, please email: licensing@polarmusicprize.org
    Connect with the Polar Music Prize:
    Website: www.polarmusicprize.org
    Facebook: / polarmusicprize
    Instagram: / polarmusicprize
    Twitter: / polarmusicprize
    Subscribe now to the Polar Music Prize on TH-cam: / polarmusicprizeofficial
    #PolarMusicPrize #Sting #AnnieLennox
  • เพลง

ความคิดเห็น • 3.5K

  • @tristantupaz
    @tristantupaz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +170

    I suddenly broke out in tears....and it is already 2024...OMG

    • @patrickstoute4085
      @patrickstoute4085 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      The feeling... So straight to the heart .. 😓... Annie .... Deep respect, she made me emotional again .. aarghh

    • @AccidentalMancunian
      @AccidentalMancunian 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      And me 😢

    • @jazzladz5950
      @jazzladz5950 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      me too

    • @ianrgros
      @ianrgros 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@patrickstoute4085😢

    • @annasandler4280
      @annasandler4280 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And me

  • @24maperti
    @24maperti 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    This is not just a superstar singing her rendition of another superstar 's song. This is a friend giving a priceless gift to another friend...and that's even more valuable. ❤

  • @ivandesantis858
    @ivandesantis858 ปีที่แล้ว +895

    The talent of Annie Lennox is only eclipsed by how gracious she has always carried herself. Great tribute for Sting

    • @wrayewenigmann3696
      @wrayewenigmann3696 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      My late partner worked with her for a short while. He said she is lovely, with a great sense of humour but she has really bad stage fright, even now!

    • @veganpotterthevegan
      @veganpotterthevegan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      She loves his music more than him😂

    • @ca5218
      @ca5218 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@wrayewenigmann3696
      A true Artist❤

    • @markamarka2050
      @markamarka2050 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A true lady along being a wonderful artist…

  • @Cv227a
    @Cv227a 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    Kids...this is what true talent and class is all about.

    • @donnagarofalo4584
      @donnagarofalo4584 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ABSOLUTELY!!!

    • @patrikpass2962
      @patrikpass2962 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thats why you only listened to it once?

  • @MiserereMD
    @MiserereMD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3004

    The privilege is not only Annie's, it's Sting's also. Doesn't matter how big you are, if Annie Lennox is performing your song it's such a huge privilege.

    • @haroldmachroli7038
      @haroldmachroli7038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Hear hear. So so so so true.

    • @ryeencoke
      @ryeencoke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      That is so true...well said.

    • @garsm2290
      @garsm2290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Did you hear Gregory Porter nail It's Probably Me?

    • @corradoloto
      @corradoloto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I think that sting thought the same thing

    • @mumpygumboo8554
      @mumpygumboo8554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      She sounded sincere in her introduction.... if not, it would've been condescending and smarmy.

  • @diamonddog4708
    @diamonddog4708 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    The Eurythmics and The Police were the music of my youth, this is making me sad.
    I'm so grateful and glad to have been in my 20's in the 80's.

    • @anthonykinrade8642
      @anthonykinrade8642 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Absolutely 😊

    • @dianawitty9628
      @dianawitty9628 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Me too… it sooooooo fresh

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Fantastic voice ❤Annie Lennox🎉🎉🎉

    • @eba44
      @eba44 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Me too.

    • @vohumanity
      @vohumanity 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      🖖🔆🔥

  • @marcboozman
    @marcboozman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +247

    Annie Lennox has a genius IQ and the voice of a Siren. I would shipwreck myself to see her in concert again. Wrapped in what looked like leopard skin, feral and fearless, she tore the roof off the Orpheum. She's right up there with Paul Rodgers and Freddie, a rock goddess, born from original sin. She redeems us every time she sings a note. I hope she lives forever.

    • @Bleischaf
      @Bleischaf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      *Freddie
      but yes, you are so right!

    • @wwn1970
      @wwn1970 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Beautiful comment - thank you

    • @lizg.8626
      @lizg.8626 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      You are an amazing writer! I could visualize everything.🥰

    • @lisae6725
      @lisae6725 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That was very beautifully stated.😊

    • @colettespencer3357
      @colettespencer3357 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh my God. I knew she was a force but this was unreal

  • @jimipalmer5041
    @jimipalmer5041 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

    She says, " I tried " ...I love everything about Annie Lennox. 🕊💖🎹

    • @gammal586
      @gammal586 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I love that. Humility is the greatest virtue. This was a masterful performance.

    • @mogadon7
      @mogadon7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HUMILITY/ANNIE LENNOX - 2 words that dont belong in the same room. They are all up their own ass.

    • @synthof
      @synthof 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      yepp too humble for a legend,, both Sting and Annie Lennox are big talents

    • @jimipalmer5041
      @jimipalmer5041 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@synthof Yep...I have seen Sting three times and enjoyed every minute, hopefully I'll get to see Annie or the Eurythmics some day too.

  • @pioterr
    @pioterr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +808

    Holy f*****g shit. She just came out of nowhere, sat by the piano, played it like Chopin while singing one of the most touching songs in history with such a deeply sad and emotional voice, absolutely nailing it, making Sting cry, just minutes after he said "WOW" when she entered the stage - this just has to be the definition of pure art. Annie You ROCK!!!

    • @stucruise1
      @stucruise1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      you must be under 40 years old

    • @pioterr
      @pioterr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@stucruise1 Yeah, I'm 33 but I do know who Annie is plus I'm a big fan of both Sting and Her :)

    • @williamheslop9244
      @williamheslop9244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed !

    • @nellofalchi5486
      @nellofalchi5486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yet there are people who do not believe in extraterrestrials, they are among us

    • @WookieLove1
      @WookieLove1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nellofalchi5486 you think Annie fingers from ?

  • @natalijasmirnova7589
    @natalijasmirnova7589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +858

    when someone like a Voice judge tells a contestant - you don't connect to the song, I always go back to this video. Annie at one point started to sound like she is pushing back tears, knowing she needs to go on with the performance. To all you haters - this is what pure raw emotion sounds like and if you don't like it - please go back to your autotuned world, take your dislikes and hateful comments with you and let us enjoy the pure talent that is Annie Lennox.

    • @eddionrodanronnie
      @eddionrodanronnie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      My God you have a great way with words
      Especially when you say she’s pushing back her tears, I’m a songwriter & if you don’t mind I’m going to steel that line
      Nice one

    • @milanporopat1157
      @milanporopat1157 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Annie and sting the best that the 80's have to offer

    • @kevinmcgiffin10
      @kevinmcgiffin10 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Nobody could have done a finer job then Annie Lennox.💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

    • @CFH1962
      @CFH1962 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Pure emotions in there....

    • @milanporopat1157
      @milanporopat1157 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I agree with you 100% my fair lady!

  • @gammal586
    @gammal586 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I don't think I've ever seen Sting so thoroughly moved. And I'm in tears.

  • @popoff7808
    @popoff7808 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When the history books are written 500 years from now. It will be writ that Annie Lennox was THE queen.

  • @_kmCarter
    @_kmCarter ปีที่แล้ว +401

    Sting’s version is bittersweet, but Annie’s is bone-chilling and post-apocalyptic. Shattering. Beautiful.

    • @KimLacy
      @KimLacy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Yes, a whole different level

    • @nbco55
      @nbco55 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Wow, exactly how I felt it!

    • @evayaaasantewaa448
      @evayaaasantewaa448 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yes. The song approached in a mature way by someone who has lived a good number of years since its creation and has seem some shattering things in those years. As we all have. And this performance was in 2017. Things have only gotten worse since then, now that it's 2023. An even more heartbreaking song.

    • @alanparsonsfan
      @alanparsonsfan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The song, in and of itself is haunting and memorable.

    • @theoldanarchist
      @theoldanarchist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It really is chilling.

  • @missyjohnson6944
    @missyjohnson6944 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    Imagine being that one person who can bring a tear to Sting’s eye and renders him speechless.

    • @jahazshine4587
      @jahazshine4587 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You must not see him with Stevie and how he got choked up. But this was very special

  • @solarflare2199
    @solarflare2199 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    omg....this is a devastating performance.... the drama Annie Lennox put in music is UNIQUE

  • @Ticonderous1
    @Ticonderous1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    I feel blessed to have lived i a world where Sting gave us his amazing talents...

  • @TheJellymonty
    @TheJellymonty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +905

    Sting's face was the best part of this entire performance. His genuine emotion got me. Anne nailed it perfectly.

    • @emiliaszabo1722
      @emiliaszabo1722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Love

    • @neopopper4144
      @neopopper4144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Deep in the suol

    • @bigmike2464
      @bigmike2464 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      The look on his face when he heard her name . I bet STing rarely gets star stuck or emotional like Annnie just did to him

    • @haliaeetus8221
      @haliaeetus8221 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Annie was almost overwhelmed with emotion so she wasn't in full control of her voice.
      She took big pressure to perform for Sting and the king and the rest.

    • @cdeweijer12
      @cdeweijer12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re absolutely right. The same tought did cross my mind

  • @valentinosantiago8017
    @valentinosantiago8017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    To be born in the times of lennox and sting.....the universal lottery

    • @sbrechegno
      @sbrechegno 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitively they are a lucky number forever and as long as music will exist

  • @miroslavblagojevic2402
    @miroslavblagojevic2402 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Sting's surprise was so genuine.❤

  • @karendavis8649
    @karendavis8649 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    Speechless -not only her voice and interpretation of Sting's song but also her incredible piano playing - such a compelling performance.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd be honored if some Sting fans would give a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU and WHY SHOULD I CRY FOR YOU in tribute to his 2 great albums from the early 90s. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace & stay safe.

    • @mogadon7
      @mogadon7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A spray-can of 'Vocal Recovery' needed...desperately !

  • @petrus666love
    @petrus666love 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1212

    No matter what is going in our lives , no matter how ugly it gets , music like this will always transport us to a very beautiful place 🙏

  • @davorp8248
    @davorp8248 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2588

    To all deaf haters, what is the point of making the same version as Sting did? She made her own version, she brought something new to the song. And she didn't lose her voice, it is called maturity. Still sounds gorgeous.

    • @jayboodhoo2384
      @jayboodhoo2384 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joan Baez bi ko

    • @marypruitt2519
      @marypruitt2519 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I don’t know much about Annie Lennox, I am so glad that I picked this video...AMAZING VOICE AND PHENOMENAL stage presence! When introduced, the announcer said she has been performing for over 4 decades. I was amazed...she is beautiful and surely doesn’t look old enough for the 4 decades of performing.

    • @gaetanadipalermo6767
      @gaetanadipalermo6767 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      She's a great great singer and a fantastic musician... I always loved her voice and I still do... GORGEOUS! She moved me

    • @martinet1985
      @martinet1985 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I REALLY couldn't care less if you call me a hater or not (my notifications are turned off so I never get to read what people write in response to my comments so please don't waste your time). People are ENTITLED to their opinion. Music (and other forms of art) are subject to OPINION. Just because YOU think a piece of music sounds gorgeous doesn't make it "ultimately true". To me, this particular performance was mediocre at best and I am FAR FROM BEING deaf (I have an amazing musical ear). Even she said "I tried" knowing that her rendition was sort of imperfect and left a lot to be desired. I'm not hating. I think Lennox is an amazing artist and a beautiful person but that particular performance was NOT good at all. Enjoy your life off the internet. OUT.

    • @peterhall1347
      @peterhall1347 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Davor P i

  • @vladimircools6967
    @vladimircools6967 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It's 2023, 6 years later and this describes where we are. They are both amazing.

  • @cactushuggah
    @cactushuggah หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This song is one of the most beautiful songs Sting ever wrote, and I couldn't be happier to hear Annie's voice singing it.

  • @willon50
    @willon50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    if Sting stands up for you, it's because he's a gentleman and because you did something good.

  • @dalymc
    @dalymc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    She made him cry, I think that shows how good this version was.

    • @F1release
      @F1release 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fake artist are good actors

    • @MalakianM2S
      @MalakianM2S 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@F1release Genuine douche canoes in the other hand...

    • @joanfoxholes8962
      @joanfoxholes8962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I usually like Annie Lennox but after listening to this I have changed my mind& come to this conclusion. She cannot sing.

    • @jb101abn
      @jb101abn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      EMOTIONAL

    • @saringaclose
      @saringaclose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      he cried cause she destroyed a classic

  • @Tav57
    @Tav57 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Such a stunning performance. So incredibly emotive and so powerfully beautiful. Brought me to tears. Annie Lennox is such a gift to the world. As is Sting.

  • @lynnecollins5422
    @lynnecollins5422 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    When Annie sings, the world stops in awe!

  • @daisypratt9116
    @daisypratt9116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    the Earth moved when Sting first sang this to us.......and moved again when Annie sang it back to him.......

  • @TheCaptainKim
    @TheCaptainKim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +460

    Bowie once called her The Divine Miss Annie. So true.

    • @robertaancillotti7227
      @robertaancillotti7227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The Divine Annie

    • @emiliaszabo1722
      @emiliaszabo1722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Now I cry

    • @starman2089
      @starman2089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well..... I mean she was born on Christmas...

    • @backabeyond
      @backabeyond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      She should be considered a national treasure along with Bowie and Mercury.

    • @emiliaszabo1722
      @emiliaszabo1722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soo sweet

  • @jongreen6422
    @jongreen6422 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Sting trying to fight the tears, and what a privilege to have Annie Lennox honor your music

  • @paulrandig
    @paulrandig ปีที่แล้ว +115

    This is pure skill. Have you noticed that she uses all of Stings' characteristic little pitch changes, his whole vocal expression, even the exact way he forms his voice and even the way of his breath. But she does not simply copy it. She takes all of what makes her voice great and lives his voice and his whole expression with it.

    • @graybeard2569
      @graybeard2569 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That was what struck me. It's so characteristically Sting, yet in Annie Lenox's voice. So beautiful.

    • @matiascollado9926
      @matiascollado9926 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Skill? Nah

  • @shanegoodman4796
    @shanegoodman4796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +406

    Amazing.. Annie's rendition has a Nina Simone quality which is never a bad thing ♥️♥️♥️

    • @a.j.lacourse1512
      @a.j.lacourse1512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Spot on Shane

    • @hildetoepoel812
      @hildetoepoel812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Indeed, that was the first thing that came to my mind when she started, although I find her voice a bit fragile, but very beautiful.

    • @jimleane7578
      @jimleane7578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      To quote NS. "Don't push it. It will go up on its own." Annie struggled with nailing notes but the immensity of emotion .... wow.

    • @shanegoodman4796
      @shanegoodman4796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jimleane7578 And that is what makes these two artists stand head and shoulders above so many.. Miss Simone herself may not have had a great vocal range but the soul that she put into her delivery outweighs any technical shortcomings.

    • @troyleisinger2327
      @troyleisinger2327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Perfectly said.

  • @charlienovember4604
    @charlienovember4604 6 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    I love how she's like " i tried" in the end! she's a very popular artist herself and still she's so modest and still looks up to other artists! i love her so much!

    • @djmips
      @djmips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      She's aware of age, her voice is not the same as it once was. This song was so personal for her. Her performance wasn't perfect but in the end it was. How fragile we are.

    • @AlyssMa7rin
      @AlyssMa7rin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@djmips This is so true. The imperfections in Annie's delivery make the message of the song so much more emotionally resonant.
      Rather like watching Elton John sing 'England's Rose' at Diana's funeral.

    • @annlennox
      @annlennox ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much Charlie. You are an amazing person and special too

    • @YahushasDisciple
      @YahushasDisciple ปีที่แล้ว

      @@annlennox 😂😂😂 fraud.

    • @jasonbarrett6810
      @jasonbarrett6810 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@djmips well said. correct it was not pitch perfect but that does not take away from the brilliance and emotion. Both legends

  • @Gr8Buccaneer
    @Gr8Buccaneer ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you know you have done something right,when superstars sing YOUR song :)

  • @scottshaker5287
    @scottshaker5287 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Annie opened for Sting on tour, we saw them at The Palace of Auburn Hills. She was shy at first and enchantingly powerful. We enjoyed Sting but our night was made by Annie Lennox.

    • @iisajardine9389
      @iisajardine9389 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow wish I'd seen and heard that, must of been an out of this world experience 😮

    • @billyidol2115
      @billyidol2115 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can't imagine the Palace of Auburn Hills is gone? We saw so many concerts and basketball games there. I lived only a half hour north. Did they tear it down or did they make it into some type of office space? Man that was crazy that they closed that arena barely 40 years Into its existence.
      I guess the Little Caesars Arena had something to do with it. They probably saw what was coming and there's no way without the Pistons that they were going to keep that place operating

    • @scottshaker5287
      @scottshaker5287 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is gone!

  • @madeleine8977
    @madeleine8977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    Only one Annie Lennox. She delivers her songs like a gift to the listeners.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd be honored if some Sting & Annie Lennox fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal interpretations of ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK and WHY SHOULD I CRY FOR YOU on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism and composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.

    • @davidlavalleur4426
      @davidlavalleur4426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right on allway

    • @empimann
      @empimann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well put....

    • @bluefamily3937
      @bluefamily3937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And what a beautiful gift she gives! Thank you Annie

    • @Aliceops
      @Aliceops 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it's not just the quality of her immense and tremendous voice, it's the depth of emotion, thoughtfulness behind it.

  • @neonwilliams5300
    @neonwilliams5300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Sting looked genuinely moved, and blessed by her appearance/performance, and that is really nice to see.

    • @babyhandgrenade4004
      @babyhandgrenade4004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, you can tell that they were very close friends. I like how they appreciate each other's music. It's not tit-for-tat, who's more famous than the other person, it's just a mutual respect and I love that.

  • @maxpaniitaliano572
    @maxpaniitaliano572 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I'm not ashamed, I cried!
    Thanks Annie, thanks Sting.

  • @tazzatamania
    @tazzatamania ปีที่แล้ว +209

    That voice never gets old, loved Annie's singing since the Eurythmics.

    • @nznhf-gr8xw
      @nznhf-gr8xw 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      So you missed on earlier stuff like Windsong and The Tourists. She was great even back then.

    • @tazzatamania
      @tazzatamania 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nznhf-gr8xw no but I've always loved the Eurythmics

    • @mohdasrisulong4617
      @mohdasrisulong4617 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really, I never thought that she still has it, after all these years ...
      Awesome ...

  • @aybee63
    @aybee63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    Her version has taken the original to a whole new level of emotional sophistication and depth! Bravo!

    • @robertrodriguez7131
      @robertrodriguez7131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hauntingly beautiful. Mesmerising indeed!

    • @michaelhughes3302
      @michaelhughes3302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a-spaceman yes, we believe that Angel had her moment. Yes she showed us the way to Ferrari heaven

  • @meak911
    @meak911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    She is very incredible. The realness of her voice. Her piano playing. Her humanity. She is so wonderful.

  • @donnaleduc828
    @donnaleduc828 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Annie Lennox's voice still rings like a clarion. Just beautiful

  • @robbsutube
    @robbsutube 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    At the end of it all -I feel she summoned the soul
    of Nina Simon - haunting - beautiful

  • @thoukisth
    @thoukisth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    What a beautiful woman, wrinkles and all in these days of horrible plastic hearts faces ... and what a great soulful voice ... a true original singer

    • @Capitalstationauto
      @Capitalstationauto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thoukis Thoukis wrinkles. What are you talking about. That’s beauty in every line. She is truly amazing 😉. It’s the Scottish bloodline. I should know. I was blessed with a Scottish bride. They are a class act.

    • @5d512
      @5d512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree, she's gorgeous. Stunning. Authentic.

  • @babyhandgrenade4004
    @babyhandgrenade4004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    She moves me to tears with her hauntingly beautiful voice. She gives me goosebumps. I love you Annie Lennox.

    • @annlennox
      @annlennox ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much Baby hand Grenade, for the love and passion

    • @Therobramdotcom
      @Therobramdotcom ปีที่แล้ว

      Same.

    • @hartze4946
      @hartze4946 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WoW!!Annie Lennox sang in the style of Nina Simone a Sting song.

    • @annlennox
      @annlennox ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hartze4946 Thank you so much Hartze, for your love and passion.

    • @hartze4946
      @hartze4946 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@annlennox ❤️

  • @donna_di_picches3114
    @donna_di_picches3114 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ve always thought that it’s just beautiful Sting’s song. But Annie’s performance made me cry 😢

  • @foreversunrise8749
    @foreversunrise8749 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the greatest honor...now...I have to go practice my piano.

  • @ilovey1979
    @ilovey1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You said you tried but you conquered. Magnificent

  • @kathleen7849
    @kathleen7849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    She could sing the phone book and make it sound like Shakespeare. She is pure heart and soul and her voice is something else.

    • @Aramanth
      @Aramanth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *Agreed!*
      She could sing my old VCR manuals and turn them into epics LOL!!
      It amazes me that when I first got into the Eurythmics, Annie was seen
      a gender bending image maker and the press didn't give her long in success.
      How so wrong they were. She is a true Legend.
      Her voice is better now than it was then... so rich and so pure.

    • @nunya2954
      @nunya2954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YOU MUST BE DEAF AS A DAYUM ROCK. THIS WAS A SHITTY PERFORMANCE AND SHE WAS OFF KEY AND OFF EVEN WITH TIMING AND SHE IS THE ONE PLAYING THE PIANO.

    • @katherinelambropoulos2600
      @katherinelambropoulos2600 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      what a beautiful remark.......... so true

    • @jaywillette1081
      @jaywillette1081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nunya2954 so, tell me, in what language does Nun Ya mean totally stupid!??

    • @alessandrocantoni2075
      @alessandrocantoni2075 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nunya2954 fucking right, keeping it real. Big thumbs up. Felt sorry for those 👂

  • @AB-C1
    @AB-C1 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    No autotuning there! Raw talent, just her Voice and Piano and transfixing.. not many could sing and perform that! One of the Great artists of the 80s! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

    • @ashleycromar113
      @ashleycromar113 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She’s Scottish 🙃

  • @quicksite
    @quicksite ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I can see where she'd have thought Sting would instantly guess which song she chose - the most powerful voice singing about the delicacy of being fragile. She's such a beautiful person in and out.

  • @neocollective
    @neocollective 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    LOL...only a perfectionist like her says " I tried " after delivering such a wonderful performance; the little technical fails actually add layers of expressiveness and meaning to this song. Sting was clearly moved and admired of how she took that song to the depth and emotional complexity he always intended for it.

    • @swedmiroswedmiro1352
      @swedmiroswedmiro1352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Her naked voice sets the song alight, dares to be vulnerable, dares to be weak. That is the strength of Annie Lennox.

    • @neocollective
      @neocollective 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Eurotrash on Tour You must have spent your young life listening to plastic auto tune pop stars

  • @diamonddog4708
    @diamonddog4708 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Annie Lennox' voice still sounds great at 63. That's a real achievement

  • @tomw.4255
    @tomw.4255 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Like a block of cement, as soon as this song started, it immediately stopped Sting in his tracks and literally took him back to every single memory he has of this song. You can see it in his face..
    Only a few in the World that can do that and Annie Lennox is most certainly one of them. Wow!

  • @robertversluis5744
    @robertversluis5744 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    She makes the world a much better place. What a gifted angel from above.

  • @michellej.4872
    @michellej.4872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Sting with tears in his eyes. Very special moment and special performance.

  • @mariemarquez2480
    @mariemarquez2480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Holy Christ!!!! Can someone please get this huge lump out of my throat. Annie you amaze me thank you so much for tributing this beautiful song for Sting. ❤️💯👏👍😘

  • @catherinewallace8207
    @catherinewallace8207 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +116

    What a beautiful & authentic performance. Love them both. We are blessed by them both.

    • @garywhitt98
      @garywhitt98 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well said Catherine.

    • @TRICK-OR-TREAT236
      @TRICK-OR-TREAT236 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      WHAT DO YOU THINK MADE THIS PERFORMANCE AUTHENIC ?

  • @madavies1952
    @madavies1952 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    ...he was obviously very moved....well done Annie ❤

  • @sersastark
    @sersastark 4 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Sting and Annie are of my generation. Artists celebrating and being fans of the works of other artists. I love it.

  • @JustMatt01
    @JustMatt01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Annie brought this brilliant song to an even higher level

  • @farmerbill6855
    @farmerbill6855 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Annie so humble here, and she invokes Secret Squirrel! I love her.

  • @dznts347
    @dznts347 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Annie is a national treasure

  • @Spongebob0911
    @Spongebob0911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    To all youngsters out there .... this is how real music sounds like.

    • @biristhebiris
      @biristhebiris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Stop lecturing the youth boo, as the incomperable Gladys Knight said once: "these will be the good old days for our children"

    • @cupm1249
      @cupm1249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds bad

    • @benpiriz4386
      @benpiriz4386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude stop the mocking. Be happy rejoice.

    • @cdcdcd6777
      @cdcdcd6777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      so you are the one to "DEFINE" what music is? nice try. old fart.

    • @nabile4895
      @nabile4895 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      WE YOUNGSTERS HAVE LADY GAGA JESSIE J ADELE DEMI LOVATO ETC JHUD THESE R POWER VOCAL OF TODAY SO

  • @bacchuslax7967
    @bacchuslax7967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Not one sound in that entire room. I can’t imagine how amazed people were seeing this live

  • @elizabethniemeyer2642
    @elizabethniemeyer2642 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love Annie and Sting. ❤ Great performance Annie way to go!

  • @hazeldavis3176
    @hazeldavis3176 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    The kind of performance that rips away every barrier you have carefully constructed about yourself and leaves you bare and exposed. A masterpiece.

    • @henrikolsen5
      @henrikolsen5 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well put.

  • @wokemyarse4133
    @wokemyarse4133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    The fragility of the performance is incredible.

  • @livb6945
    @livb6945 6 ปีที่แล้ว +378

    Wow. Well done! Making 'Fragile' actually sound fragile. Brave Annie.

    • @mariannebrindbergs4981
      @mariannebrindbergs4981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Light Winters. Brave... she is scottish...

    • @jasonlefler3456
      @jasonlefler3456 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think Fragile is already quite fragile as it is.
      Nothing at all wrong with Annie’s version.
      She has a smokin’, timeless voice.
      I just find Sting’s to be the only version I need.

    • @sK3LeTvM1
      @sK3LeTvM1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well done ? Are you deaf ? This is just bad singing !

    • @parrislabeur1725
      @parrislabeur1725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So truly BEAUTIFUL......Wow!!

  • @truijs65
    @truijs65 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Beautiful to see she moved Sting to tears, amazing performance!

    • @kevinkehoe9551
      @kevinkehoe9551 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She is so simply inspiring

  • @georgesimunovic2624
    @georgesimunovic2624 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Annie has left me speechless many a time. This is definitely one of those times. ❤

  • @jmnny85
    @jmnny85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Wait... Annie Lennox plays the piano too,all these years I didn't know that,wow so talented👏👍

    • @jeffwmb
      @jeffwmb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you can take a look at her performance of "why" at an Arista anniversary concert, I still think it's one of the best live performances of all time.

    • @billyidol2115
      @billyidol2115 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're kidding me right? You didn't know Annie Lennox plays piano? Oh my gosh. That's how she made her career. She writes all her songs off the piano

  • @shmuelhirsch2069
    @shmuelhirsch2069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I love her original chord arrangements. A true musician.

    • @annlennox
      @annlennox ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you so much Shmuel. I love you too

  • @kimaglioti7775
    @kimaglioti7775 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Powerful. Annie sings with such raw emotion. She is an amazing artist in every sense. 'Why', 'There Must Be An Angel' and and and.

    • @yagmurs7113
      @yagmurs7113 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely, I have not in Stockholm that long but it gives me chills every time I watch this performance.

  • @GadsdenGal
    @GadsdenGal ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Many years ago, I had the privilege of seeing Sting in concert and Annie opened for him. In fairness to Annie, she could’ve been the headliner. But it was an incredible show, all the way around, and they did a duet at the end. Both stellar performers!

  • @lorimangold2890
    @lorimangold2890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    That was Such a Moving performance, Annie Lennox has such a Graceful, Vulnerable, and Honest Presence

  • @rohanroll
    @rohanroll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I can only think of Nina Simone to reach this level of perfection in performing on a piano a song as perfectly, pure, and emotional. Look at Sting. He's floored! What a lady. What an artist!!!!!

    • @kevinjolly2299
      @kevinjolly2299 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking the same thing. Incredible performance.

    • @thomasnegovanonline
      @thomasnegovanonline ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too! It’s 100% Nina Simone in the chording/phrasing/melody.

  • @pianolo123
    @pianolo123 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omg, this woman…she is the defending of an artist. ❤

  • @stephenraso5382
    @stephenraso5382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Annie Lennox is amazing and Sting clearly appreciated her performance and ultimately her tribute.

    • @wwonka52
      @wwonka52 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always enjoyed her and Sting as well. Check out her singing "September in the Rain" on youtube. Fabulous!! Saw Sting in Connecticut in late 80's.

  • @skoups6666
    @skoups6666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    "How fragile we are." Instead of critiquing this technically imperfect, but emotive performance, I find it more interesting to reflect on why Annie was drawn to sing those words in the first place. The fragility of life is reflected in the fragility of the performance.

    • @thewomble1509
      @thewomble1509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh please. You are more pretentious than Sting and Lennox put together.

    • @cinocin100
      @cinocin100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you. Great comment.

    • @jsbach9848
      @jsbach9848 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thewomble1509 Ag tog man

    • @thewomble1509
      @thewomble1509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Sue Fry Why Sue, do I not have a clue? Because i don't worship at the alter of Lennox?
      I've never met her. what is she like? I've always found her gauche, self obsessed, patrician and slightly barking tbh.
      Hey, opinions, everybody has one !

    • @jade_jewel
      @jade_jewel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This was technically incorrect and did not suit her voice, the range of her voice, interesting choice to interpret song that matters to her in a way that causes pain to listener's ears. Otherwise, I love Annie Lennox 🙂🙂

  • @solitary1110
    @solitary1110 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WOW. Annie Lennox, and Sting, and a gorgeous venue--how magical! 🥺🥰

  • @blessedone_77
    @blessedone_77 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I know what she want to perform before she even plays the first note. This is magic.

  • @RadCenter
    @RadCenter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Aside from the gorgeous vocal performance, that was some excellent piano playing!

  • @josephdunbar2105
    @josephdunbar2105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I’m hearing this song the evening of August 25, 2021. Thirteen of America’s finest died in Kabul, along with more than 60 innocent, precious civilians in a senseless act of terror. Heart wrenching

    • @jb101abn
      @jb101abn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      VERY MOVING...WAR VETERAN STILL WALKING

    • @craigchalmers2636
      @craigchalmers2636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah ,what about the afghans

    • @johnrice6670
      @johnrice6670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Impeachment for a weak leader of the supposed strongest country in the world , no longer, sad !
      Anyone but Biden , Impeach the old fragile weakling

    • @burney7418
      @burney7418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I's very sad, I feel so much for the innocents and the Soldiers just doing their duty. This was a senseless war from the start. Many trillions of dollars for what? being back to square one and many Afghanis now locked in alive none of them want to live.

    • @amaresmom4249
      @amaresmom4249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@craigchalmers2636 and what the dogs and cats too? Gtfoh

  • @angelamiller2895
    @angelamiller2895 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    All beauty, agony and ecstasy in this one clip; the music, the performance, the love of each other, the connection and the devastating lyrics. Reminds me that maybe it’s good to stop hiding once in a while and witness the depths that threaten to swallow us in order to really live.

  • @shaneschuller2513
    @shaneschuller2513 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    She is so powerful here wow ❤

  • @HansDelbruck53
    @HansDelbruck53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Sting alone is brilliant. Annie Lennox alone is brilliant. This is brilliance squared.

  • @ivonnevermeer3600
    @ivonnevermeer3600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    How beautiful she sings .....this is what we need in 2022 🙏 greetings from the Netherlands 🥰

  • @bobcatbigpaws5597
    @bobcatbigpaws5597 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    I just came across this and can't believe I haven't seen it. Annie made this her own and it's brilliant. You can tell sting loves it by the look on his face. Makes me sad we don't have music like this anymore. 😢

    • @mostgrossdanger04
      @mostgrossdanger04 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      its all out there mate... you're listening in the wrong place.

    • @BillyGates1721
      @BillyGates1721 ปีที่แล้ว

      not sure what kind of music you like just some examples of todays music some covers some originals
      th-cam.com/video/RdI8sH_e14s/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/OCh7mK1zNiU/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/TSmRG0y5ScM/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/w6LjOfojP20/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/sFIQgPAms88/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/uWbktpM6tbA/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/kHk6EhQ2K2U/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/zDjTtLPxXY4/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/FESkz64l7VM/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/nAFLEr8umoI/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/TiiWR6436Eg/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/6-l2Y5SoJKI/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/vui8UxOKNlI/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/3MteSlpxCpo/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/aLnZ1NQm2uk/w-d-xo.html
      best regards

    • @bootburner4544
      @bootburner4544 ปีที่แล้ว

      Made her own is right. It was completely unrecognizable.

    • @MrSudeepdas
      @MrSudeepdas 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try this from a concert by The Warning, a sister trio, on 26 May 2018 - guitarist 18 yrs, keyboard/singer/drummer 16 yrs & bassist 13. Song written & composed by singer. Lyrics on screen.
      th-cam.com/video/eOMpbN8wx9Q/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=OPUSKA

    • @glennhubbard5008
      @glennhubbard5008 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think he was contemplating mortality and the end of an incredible road.

  • @andreasmuller1877
    @andreasmuller1877 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a wonderful Song, sung by the best female Singer ever❤❤❤

  • @williamheslop9244
    @williamheslop9244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Annie’s Smile fills the room her tremendous talent floods it .

  • @kaemlice
    @kaemlice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love Sting ..the first time I saw him live I was 13 ..I had the chance to see live Sting and Annie Lenox in Concert what a Lady and the voice wow!!!..Sting after 37 years still you are my number one

  • @Merzui-kg8ds
    @Merzui-kg8ds ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Her voice....so perfect for this song. Ethereal and vulnerable.

    • @susannabonke8552
      @susannabonke8552 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Impossible to find words to describe ....

  • @architectsofthecloud6218
    @architectsofthecloud6218 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's a pianist too... seriously! is that what it means to be multitalented. WOW just WOW!

  • @datskanaris
    @datskanaris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Oh my God...what i have just seen and heard! Ladies and Gentlemen this is ART.

    • @grantbennett333
      @grantbennett333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      2I come here for. 7 NoaHIDE laws wars 30 thousand guillotines purchased by homeland INsececurity warmart MartiialWAR FEMA death. Absentee land lord???! Nuff rope enough rope enough rope enough rope enough rope enough rope enough rope enough rope enough.. play 3 days in cave. MALhard the Drackonioian 🦆 plumbing heating and cooling system spiral staircase eXperT carpet cleaning services 8888888 . Come here comes play . J.
      Rays idiot son. Rum n raison Rays idiot son. GOD father.???????? GOD fucker . Blind Freddy knew that. Boehiem RapCity. Russian Roulette style. MALvina high school Ryde NSW Australia. Freddy mercury wrote the. ???? MALvin son of ALvin. ????? 1976.. Freddy mercury was in my 1st music class .. . . Talent management. ????? Many know the sick n twisted story . Freddy mercury was not gay. Forced to had to be no1 with 3 weeks or lights out. Song was written for me .. talent . Ledgend . Freddy mercury= trinny³ Squares the sir Cycle. Circle 🕶️👓🦂 Elephants have a good. . The greatest storyNEver told????????
      .#1. .. ?????

    • @compfox
      @compfox 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      COUld,T have saiD it beTTer, Grant.

    • @giggs821
      @giggs821 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @thecharlotteharvey
    @thecharlotteharvey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    Yes she sounds like Nina. Annie is a "character" voice: its who she is: you either love her or not. I love her. She is authentic. That's rare.

    • @Capitalstationauto
      @Capitalstationauto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      charlotte harvey yes that’s what Scott’s will do to you.

    • @luthhenry3118
      @luthhenry3118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm glad to see that I'm not the only who feels she sounds like Nina...

    • @blondie2998
      @blondie2998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My first thought was also Nina

    • @guitmeister2767
      @guitmeister2767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She is Eurythmic

    • @joshlorenz1510
      @joshlorenz1510 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, please welcome the new Nina Simone! in her shortcut white hair, love you, Annie!

  • @musicguimus8166
    @musicguimus8166 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The fact that Sting stand up and the end of Annie's performance proove that he loved it! And she humbly said:" I tried"

  • @vernonrabbetts
    @vernonrabbetts 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fragile as a Torch song...
    ...a genius composer and lyricists work performed by one of the greatest vocalists ever.

  • @Altenholz
    @Altenholz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Sting" is really moved!!!!!