Love both Annie's and this version by John. I was going through some regrets one cloudy Saturday morning and was totally wasted and John came on the radio singing this. Still brings water to my eyes because this was the song that started me on the path to getting sober and it's been 11 years now.
John Boutte is the greatest vocalist on Earth. JB, "how many times" are you going to have to scratch for those opening lyrics...hah ha?. Nobody can move me like he does...a conveyer of the spirit and a heart that can make the clouds part y'all!
I work with John regulary in New Orleans and let me tell you....there are times he can part the clouds and bring the sunlight down on everybody. Iv'e literally seen this several times
Saw John in Brasil and twice at DBA on Frenchmen. My ex wife freaked when she saw him at DBA and sheepishly asked for a photo with him. He commented on how beautiful Dominican women were. Incredible voice. Incredible talent.
I saw John Boutte sing this song @ the 1st week of JazzFest in New Orleans Apr 2007. He was backed by the New Orleans Social Club. I had heard the song before, but could not recall who performed it. John is a talented vocalist who sings from the heart with a passion. If you ever get a chance to see him, don't miss it... and hope he sings this song...it will stir your soul!
I've been fortunate enough to experience that. My husband, two friends and I saw him at d.b.a. last year and we all agreed that it was one of those things we'll never forget. From my blog post about it: In that moment everything fell away except for the pure joy of song. One of my favorite lines in "Hallelujah" is: "I'll stand before the Lord of Song with nothing on my tongue but hallelujah" And that's precisely what we did in that dark and crowded bar in New Orleans.
I remember hearing about this performance! It was said that John's spirit was so strong and his passion was so deep that the people in the crowd immediately began to cry....some even vomit! Truly a powerful artist!
I'm a new fan of Mr. Boutte...I recently finished watching season one of HBO's "Treme" on netflix and couldn't get the theme song, and it's singer, out of my mind..I love Mr. Bouttee's voice..Given that, I think everyone is missing the mark on this song "Why".Annie and John put their individual/unique stamp on this beautiful song. I love both versions..If you can find the clip, you should see Annie do this iive; she brought 1/2 the audiance to tears..But then again, "Why" is that kind of song
Love both Annie's and this version by John. I was going through some regrets one cloudy Saturday morning and was totally wasted and John came on the radio singing this. Still brings water to my eyes because this was the song that started me on the path to getting sober and it's been 11 years now.
John Boutte is the greatest vocalist on Earth. JB, "how many times" are you going to have to scratch for those opening lyrics...hah ha?. Nobody can move me like he does...a conveyer of the spirit and a heart that can make the clouds part y'all!
This is wonderful, my God what a great job. Brings me to tears every time.
John said that he sees this song differently through the lens of his experience in Katrina - you can really hear his heart in this song.
He's got some very impressive vocal skills
So damn good!!!
I work with John regulary in New Orleans and let me tell you....there are times he can part the clouds and bring the sunlight down on everybody. Iv'e literally seen this several times
MUCH LOVE FROM NEW ORLEANS EVERYONE ❤️ 2-5-24
Saw John in Brasil and twice at DBA on Frenchmen. My ex wife freaked when she saw him at DBA and sheepishly asked for a photo with him. He commented on how beautiful Dominican women were. Incredible voice. Incredible talent.
I saw John Boutte sing this song @ the 1st week of JazzFest in New Orleans Apr 2007. He was backed by the New Orleans Social Club. I had heard the song before, but could not recall who performed it. John is a talented vocalist who sings from the heart with a passion.
If you ever get a chance to see him, don't miss it...
and hope he sings this song...it will stir your soul!
OMG I love John Boutte. His voice soothes me like nothing else.
Everything I love about music
I've been fortunate enough to experience that. My husband, two friends and I saw him at d.b.a. last year and we all agreed that it was one of those things we'll never forget. From my blog post about it:
In that moment everything fell away except for the pure joy of song.
One of my favorite lines in "Hallelujah" is:
"I'll stand before the Lord of Song with nothing on my tongue but hallelujah"
And that's precisely what we did in that dark and crowded bar in New Orleans.
I remember hearing about this performance! It was said that John's spirit was so strong and his passion was so deep that the people in the crowd immediately began to cry....some even vomit! Truly a powerful artist!
Enjoying this one. John Boutte sounds good, conveys the feeling and is very easy on the eyes. Gotta get me some more Boutte! :)
John Boutte's WHY is Soulful...Love it!
I remember seeing this on Austin City Limits and getting goosebumps from the performance. Simply AMAZING!
Sing the damn thang...luv luv luv John BOUTTE
Yes--Beyond amazing...
I remembered this song for 8 years. So glad I found it again!
all star line up!
I'm a new fan of Mr. Boutte...I recently finished watching season one of HBO's "Treme" on netflix and couldn't get the theme song, and it's singer, out of my mind..I love Mr. Bouttee's voice..Given that, I think everyone is missing the mark on this song "Why".Annie and John put their individual/unique stamp on this beautiful song. I love both versions..If you can find the clip, you should see Annie do this iive; she brought 1/2 the audiance to tears..But then again, "Why" is that kind of song
And he did it great at Jazz Fest last year!
great song!!!!!!!!!!!!!
whoa
love it.....
Hoping to hear you sing this @ JazzFest 2017!
He fucking sounds like John Boutte!
"WHEN THE POWER OF LOVE OVERCOMES THE LOVE OF POWER, THE WORLD WILL KNOW PEACE..."
By Jimi Hendrix
Watch Treme! Incredible movie!
Indescribable !!!!!!!‼️
No way mama !! I want to expose everyone's ears at least once to that song bird John Boutte!!!!😉
Annie is the best. Great version but only her can give into it for what i love it! But i like this arrangement.
Sheeeyit. This one will lay you out. It IS the meaning of "poignant". Get the rekkid.
Is that a Henry Butler on that keyboard?
Yep. Now 'cuse me while I rip out my heart, throw it on the floor and stomp on it.