Truely a magnificent performance. The best I've seen her do. Her voice is like a heartbeat. Needed. I love the natural quality. The simplicity. The movement of her hands. The look in her eyes. The abandon of her performance. This is the purest performance I've seen done....ever. At the deepest level. It is loving and fearless. The essence of the song. The essence of God. She must be an interesting person.
Without a doubt, this is the most beautiful rendition of this song I have ever heard... and I have heard many. Thank you Eddi.... for making this grown man cry. xx
I can't stop listening to this beautiful version of this hymn, and every time it brings a tear to my eyes. I intend to have this played WHEN I finally pass away.
My mum's funeral song, April past, anyway heard elvis and Johnny cash sing it there but eddi reader absolutely kicks their arses when singing this, infact they murder the song, as much as i like them both
I have seen Eddi Reader live many times in various settings, both small, intimate gigs and in large concert venues and I can asssure everyone that her voice is far from weak. It's a most wonderful musical instrument and her interpretation of this song is beautfiul in it's simplicity. God, whoever he, she, or whatever it might turn out to be should be proud of their handiwork with the creation of this voice.
I have known this Hymn for decades and this is got to be the best and most fervent singing of it I have heard. Eddi does appear to be singing this not as a performance, but as a genuine appeal to the Lord
I'm not a religous person but hearing Eddi singing this makes me want to believe so that I can connect on another level. Saying that....musically it's simply gorgeous.
Eddi Ryder use to head a group called fairground attraction in the 80's - I could listen to her sing the telephone directory - I think she has one of the most smoothest and calming voices -
I love an artist that puts song first. I feel many versions are "listen to how great I sing this song" or "listen to what a great voice is". I feel this version is us overhearing someone praying. Amazing
This is the voice of ALL WOMEN SCREAMING TO GOD FOR HELP AND TO BE HEARD BY HIM FOR ONCE AND ALL....He did surely hear it....God bless All Women, mothers, sisters, daughters, dead or alive, tortured or raped or simply loved... Our God Jesus Christ has a very special place in His Holy Heart for ALL of them. Amen
Eddi Reader truly sang this with her whole heart. What a beautiful performance! Thank you for posting this wonderful video and thank you to my friend amethyst2001 for sharing it with me.
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed [Chorus] Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art When through the woods and forest glades I wander and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, and hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze Chorus [Music] When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow in humble adoration And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art Chorus
Love it. Beautiful in it's simplicity and innocent in it's understatement. Eddie Reader: One of the jewels in the crown of Scottish music, and a credit to her country. God Bless, NMK
Great voice eddi, ive been listening to your voice for a long time now. From the patience of angels to the presant day you just get better and better lol Adrian xxx ps south of the border ok
I could literally listen to that all day and must tear myself away. My favorite rendition of that song ever. She's also a lovely lady. If there were anything I'd change about the video it'd be her outfit -- it detracts a bit
Dearest Eddi you are the most under rated singer in the world, what joy & pleasure your wonderful voice gives to us all. Saw you last at Pockleton -York, even gave you a lift to the show on my birthday ! My own 'car-share' eat yr heart out Peter Kay. 😊 Can't wait to see yr shows once again. Joy..xxx
+caroline paton - My darling wife of 40 years passed away on 28th October 2009, as I held her hand after a 9 hour long vigil .. I played this song at her funeral .. We listened to it so often over the years ..
As i have said before this is by-far the best version of the song i've ever heard like it or not for,but for me Eddi you are the best singer of this i've heard, good fur yoo.
Eddi truly has the voice of an angel. This is not my favourite version of this great hymn as prefer powerful male voice covering it, however Eddi could sing a shopping list to me and i'd be in awe of her voice. Eddi Reader is a songstress few can match and in my humble opinion none can beat.
As a good catholic boy I was brought up with this stuff,about how great god was ,I still struggle with that concept,Eddie and how great though art,doesn't help
I have this on my favourites as it is the best version i have heard this lady is a beautiful, & fantastic singer I could literally listen to her all day there is no airs n graces with her she does not think she is a deva but omg she could give most of the so called singers these days a run 4r their money - all round brilliant performer & person wish her every happiness love her voice xx
wgl1964: This version is magnificent. It's fearless. Carrie Underwoods opry version, done by herself, is also a magnificent performance. Especially towards the end where she closes her eyes and is totally in the moment. The audience disappears and it translates across to the listener. Both are very powerful.
Stuart... we are only human, it is much more important that He believed in us than what we believe about Him. Relax and let Him talk to you one to one. John
I'm so glad she didn't take it any slower -- it's so easy to turn that song into a dirge, but Eddi so beautifully avoids that (of course) and paces it perfectly.
Deeply beautiful Eddi .... all the different personalities in all forms of life , human , animal , and the whole of creation in all its wonder ? and because none of us,.. will ever be able to comprehend infinity, life eternal? We have to settle for for a beginning and an end ? .. and box everything in, ..to have our so called , answer to life ?
X Factor singers !!! This is the voice of a true artist no raunchy crap to endure this lady needs nothing more than her own magnificent voice...Superb
Truely a magnificent performance. The best I've seen her do. Her voice is like a heartbeat. Needed. I love the natural quality. The simplicity. The movement of her hands. The look in her eyes. The abandon of her performance. This is the purest performance I've seen done....ever. At the deepest level. It is loving and fearless. The essence of the song. The essence of God. She must be an interesting person.
want this version played at my funeral. Incredible voice
Only recently heard this song, it was chosen for my father's funeral. It's now one of my favourites. Eddi sings it so beautifully.
Without a doubt, this is the most beautiful rendition of this song I have ever heard... and I have heard many. Thank you Eddi.... for making this grown man cry. xx
Can't cry since mum passed, but this can bring a tear to my eye wish I could cry but afraid i won't stop
I can't stop listening to this beautiful version of this hymn, and every time it brings a tear to my eyes. I intend to have this played WHEN I finally pass away.
My mum's funeral song, April past, anyway heard elvis and Johnny cash sing it there but eddi reader absolutely kicks their arses when singing this, infact they murder the song, as much as i like them both
It was my mums too. Her favourite hymn and Eddi can't half sing this beautifully. It's my mums anniversary today.
I agree with so many, this is amazing, the best that I have heard. God continue to bless and keep you..Debbie/Child of God/South Georgia
I have seen Eddi Reader live many times in various settings, both small, intimate gigs and in large concert venues and I can asssure everyone that her voice is far from weak. It's a most wonderful musical instrument and her interpretation of this song is beautfiul in it's simplicity. God, whoever he, she, or whatever it might turn out to be should be proud of their handiwork with the creation of this voice.
I have known this Hymn for decades and this is got to be the best and most fervent singing of it I have heard. Eddi does appear to be singing this not as a performance, but as a genuine appeal to the Lord
I'm not a religous person but hearing Eddi singing this makes me want to believe so that I can connect on another level. Saying that....musically it's simply gorgeous.
I'm an atheist these days, but I have fond memories of standing next to my mum signing this in St Ninians Church, Menzieshill Dundee.
Eddi Ryder use to head a group called fairground attraction in the 80's - I could listen to her sing the telephone directory - I think she has one of the most smoothest and calming voices -
Eddi Reader!
Great performance - truly wonderful - and appropriate this Christmas Eve, while waiting to go to Midnight Mass!
I sent this to my mum,and guess what it is her favourite hymn and she wants it played at her funeral,i am not sure how too take her wish.
Just noticed after listening to her other tunes....her voice seems more beautiful in the lower registers. It has a breathy quality that is gorgeous.
I needed to be reminded of the beauty, light and love thank you...
She sings this so beautifully she could almost make me believe in God!
I love an artist that puts song first. I feel many versions are "listen to how great I sing this song" or "listen to what a great voice is". I feel this version is us overhearing someone praying. Amazing
Beautiful version from you Eddi you really are a very talented singer keep up your good work.
How I love Eddi Reader! She is as fantastic to listen to as to see perform! Hope she returns to America soon!
My favorite version of this song. I could listen to it all day.
this is THE best rendition
this song always put 's me to to remind me of my mother
This is the voice of ALL WOMEN SCREAMING TO GOD FOR HELP AND TO BE HEARD BY HIM FOR ONCE AND ALL....He did surely hear it....God bless All Women, mothers, sisters, daughters, dead or alive, tortured or raped or simply loved... Our God Jesus Christ has a very special place in His Holy Heart for ALL of them. Amen
Beautifully sang. This hymn means such a lot to so many people
she has such a beautiful voice and also beautiful song.
Truly wonderful rendition by a marvelous singer.
Soothing and beautiful......
well said yt102008. people that don't know what to say, should seriously not say ANYTHING at all.
Good song and good singer , brilliant....Great what else ???
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Eddi Reader truly sang this with her whole heart. What a beautiful performance! Thank you for posting this wonderful video and thank you to my friend amethyst2001
for sharing it with me.
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
[Chorus]
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
When through the woods and forest glades I wander
and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur,
and hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze
Chorus
[Music]
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art
Chorus
Haunting and beautiful , truly a most gorgeous version , in fact it's the best, what a voice.
this woman never ceases to amaze me...deep and heartfelt this is
I hate to appear like a fawning fan ....but hell this is so good!. ER is an stunning talent.
Simply stunning. I love this song, and this version is definitely my favourite. Hauntingly beautiful.....
i have asked for this hymn at my funeral when it comes.
Thank you for this, it reminds me of my aunt who passed away back in '97, but i know she's in a better place, miss you Tuula, xoxo
I have my doubts about the greatness of god, but there is no doubt about this voice... how great it is.
Without doubt the best rendition of this song. Eddie can do no wrong she is brilliant!
A propper entertainer not Xfactor want to be's.
Mickc26
Your so right on my friend.
I couldn't have said it any better.
A truly inspired performance.
Eddi Reader is not just sing the song.... she tells the story!
Love it. Beautiful in it's simplicity and innocent in it's understatement. Eddie Reader: One of the jewels in the crown of Scottish music, and a credit to her country. God Bless,
NMK
She's not singing to preform--she's just singing for herself. It's very profound.
Great voice eddi, ive been listening to your voice for a long time now. From the patience of angels to the presant day you just get better and better lol Adrian xxx ps south of the border ok
I could literally listen to that all day and must tear myself away. My favorite rendition of that song ever. She's also a lovely lady.
If there were anything I'd change about the video it'd be her outfit -- it detracts a bit
wow. . well that made me cry. . . she hits the notes so well. . .
I personaly think this is by-far the best version i've ever heard, just fantastic
One of the best versions I have ever heard
Eddi you are bird that sings sweetly through the trees, your soul sings.
Are you a poet? Lovely words
I've got chills in every part of my body, Oh Eddie Thou art amazing !
Dearest Eddi you are the most under rated singer in the world, what joy & pleasure your wonderful voice gives to us all. Saw you last at Pockleton -York, even gave you a lift to the show on my birthday ! My own 'car-share' eat yr heart out Peter Kay. 😊
Can't wait to see yr shows once again. Joy..xxx
just listened to this for the 126,984th time
Eddi Reader, your praises shared through this song are a gift. Thank you
No one can sing any this better, this is best by-far
this was my husbands funeral song, he passed away 2009 aged just 40 xx r.i.p william
God Bless Caroline. x
+caroline paton - My darling wife of 40 years passed away on 28th October 2009, as I held her hand after a 9 hour long vigil .. I played this song at her funeral .. We listened to it so often over the years ..
Condolences, my mum is ill and she loves this too, thinking of playing it when she goes, that's if i don't go first, you never know!
What a beautiful and different arrangement...very unique--just like Eddi herself!
As i have said before this is by-far the best version of the song i've ever heard like it or not for,but for me Eddi you are the best singer of this i've heard, good fur yoo.
Thank you Eddi for this and all the others that have given me & my Happy many great nights out at your gigs.
I love this so much it's the most tranquil hymn I ever herd ❤
This makes me sit back and take stock of my life. Beautiful version.
This special song takes a special voice and you have that.
Eddi truly has the voice of an angel.
This is not my favourite version of this great hymn as prefer powerful male voice covering it, however Eddi could sing a shopping list to me and i'd be in awe of her voice.
Eddi Reader is a songstress few can match and in my humble opinion none can beat.
I have heard it so many times but Eddie your version of a great hymn is awesome.
What a lovely performance of this hymn!
A pure rendition. From the heart.
Just like the deeper toned version from Elvis.
I could listen to/watch this all day
Soft Adoration Masterpiece!
Amazing!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice; the world is a better place because you sang this song!!
Beautifully Sung!! Love It!!
Bless Us All.
^_^
Beautiful. She sings with feeling and beauty, not trying to dazzle with vocal effects that have no feeling.
I could listen to this all day.
such a beautiful song, sung with body and soul, thank you, mrs Reader
I love this version of one of my favorite songs
Seven years
Sorry I’m late
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I agree
It’s beautiful
As a good catholic boy I was brought up with this stuff,about how great god was ,I still struggle with that concept,Eddie and how great though art,doesn't help
So beautiful Edde you sing this hymn from the heart now iam crying
I have this on my favourites as it is the best version i have heard this lady is a beautiful, & fantastic singer I could literally listen to her all day there is no airs n graces with her she does not think she is a deva but omg she could give most of the so called singers these days a run 4r their money - all round brilliant performer & person wish her every happiness love her voice xx
wow...it a matter of choice my friend....I love both version...
sung straight from the heart, beautiful
Then sings my soul !!! Beautiful Eddi
Just stumbled back upon this -- so powerful
still the best version i've ever heard, best by far.
Wunderbar,vielen dank dafür!
wgl1964: This version is magnificent. It's fearless. Carrie Underwoods opry version, done by herself, is also a magnificent performance. Especially towards the end where she closes her eyes and is totally in the moment. The audience disappears and it translates across to the listener. Both are very powerful.
just absolutely adore her voice.....in fact i love anything she sings|!!!
I was up as a good Alter boy,but after all the s-it i have put up with i truly if God does exist/
Stuart... we are only human, it is much more important that He believed in us than what we believe about Him.
Relax and let Him talk to you one to one.
John
Beautiful song, beautiful voice
How Great Thou Art !!!!!
I'm so glad she didn't take it any slower -- it's so easy to turn that song into a dirge, but Eddi so beautifully avoids that (of course) and paces it perfectly.
Beautiful song and beautiful voice
Deeply beautiful Eddi .... all the different personalities in all forms of life , human , animal , and the whole of creation in all its wonder ? and because none of us,.. will ever be able to comprehend infinity, life eternal? We have to settle for for a beginning and an end ? .. and box everything in, ..to have our so called , answer to life ?
Her voice is like a bell sound - clear and resonant.
Voice of an Angel
absolutely beautiful
What a beautiful voice ❤
How beautiful Eddie x
Absolutely beautiful.
Beautiful Eddi.. she certainly moves me.
Hope God was listening,she was singing it to him.
He was, and I'm sure He liked it!
EDDI you are a gift from heaven