A soft and gently sung lyric about alcohol's seduction and enthrallment, of lost and broken promise. Elliot Smith has earned his place in the pantheon of truly great lyricists.
Elliott would have been proud to hear this. Such a beautiful recreation. "The potential you'll be, that you'll never see. The promises you only make.."
Even after 10 listens of this beautiful song, it continues to be enchanting and quite a joy to explore. Keith Harvey described this gem quite eloquently.
Her voice is absolutely enchanting. I love this song with all my heart, and now that I've figured out the chords used on the piano, I can only feverishly dream that I'd ever be close to be as such a wonderful singer as madame Peyroux. ♥
What a nice version! I'm a long time Elliott fan. This cover would have fit in to the soundtrack of WEEDS season 3 or something. I always admired whoever put together the soundtrack for the shows. This has a nice pace to it, lovely voice, retro vocals and piano. It's just so damn classy!!!
Such lush chords, understated and slow, backed by a tantalizingly sparse arrangement. Madeleine Peyroux delivers sublime beauty to this nice Elliott Smith tune. C'est terrifique!
Just awesome ... you know Madeleine, how many fans you have down here in Brazil ?? Think you can already count them by the million ... don't you believe ?? A million just within Rio and São Paulo ... yeah ... I'm telling you ...
What a gorgeous cover. Like when I found the original, I'm listening four or five times a day to it. Great video work as well. makes the mood of the song just right.
i was just arguing with people about covers of this song and how they completely pale in comparisson to the original. In a way i ate my words. This cover is brilliant. What it does, is take the saong, musically and vocally, and shifts it slightly to the left. its kind of a re-interperatation. Elliots version was very "inner" whereas this opens up the song more. Hard to describe in ways, but brilliant work. Such a hard song to cover, done exceptionally. Prefer the original, but this has a place!
I believe that's because people compare with Elliot Smith's former version, that have other atmosphere, quite different in fact. But to me both are nice
i lover Madeleine Peyroux but its a different song when she sings it, when i was a teenager Elliot spoke to me so much, this rendition of it speaks to me now as an adult. i Ijust wish i had more of Elliot, such a tourted soul though... i hope he found peace
My anticipation for the next line to come, she surprises me. I'm a ridiculously huge Smith fan but I prefer this version. It was never a Smith song I gave much attention, he's written far better, but Peyroux would make me listen to this more than I do.
I really enjoy this version! Compared to the original and the Civil Wars rendition, I have think this is my favorite. But I am biased because I love jazz, and the slower tempo and full band gives a rich and more bluesy spin to the original.
gah, thats exactly what i say. Too many people bring the negativity when it comes to covers. When people do covers theyre not trying to be exactly like the original artist, nor are they trying to be better. That's not how music works. Glad i'm not the only one who thinks this way!
absolutely. The singing and arrangement are exquisite. Its on the level of the Byrd's covers of Dylan, or even better, Hendrix. Even better than that. Its so true to the original song, and yet it has it's own voice. This is true artistry..
It's not about making a "better" or "equal" version of/to the original: it's about creating a unique and artistic rendition of an original. What do you think made Shakespeare famous? Peyroux does a fabulous job with this Elliott Smith song.
I completely agree with you...there is a completely differing destination and awareness that sucks you in to this E.Smith Cover by Peyroux.....stunningly surreal, drifty and beautiful. I love the original , it goes without saying, but sometimes it is too introspective and insular...whereas this takes you far away to create your own identity with the song :)
there is something so sensual about this version. and yet it's so solemn, and lonely. it makes me feel lonely but it has a really sexy element to it. i know what i mean..
this version is nice especially the the jazzp piano part. it's really difficult to compare it to Elliott's, but as for me, i can say it doesen't touch me, unlike Elliott's version, which brings tears to my eyes. it's the kind of covers that you say about: nice interpretation, that's all.
how it could be possible to make this song sadder, i don't understand, yet she has....that's a remarkable voice.
This woman has one of the smoothest voices I've ever heard! Great instrumentals accompanying her as well.
A soft and gently sung lyric about alcohol's seduction and enthrallment, of lost and broken promise. Elliot Smith has earned his place in the pantheon of truly great lyricists.
Elliott would have been proud to hear this. Such a beautiful recreation. "The potential you'll be, that you'll never see. The promises you only make.."
This is the best cover ever made out of all covers ever made..
The best ever representation of loneliness combined with the feeling of nostalgia for Paris.
Even after 10 listens of this beautiful song, it continues to be enchanting and quite a joy to explore. Keith Harvey described this gem quite eloquently.
I LOVE THIS VERSION! The blues-ey-ness of it is so powerful and sudductive, and I think it's the best cover I've heard of the song.
I'm in the "it's nearly impossible to cover Elliott Smith" camp, and this would be an exception. I think this is an absolutely brilliant cover.
Her voice is absolutely enchanting.
I love this song with all my heart, and now that I've figured out the chords used on the piano, I can only feverishly dream that I'd ever be close to be as such a wonderful singer as madame Peyroux. ♥
I've been listening to this song since 2007, never gets old
I thought I was going to hate this before I heard it, but it's lovely..stays true to the original with it's own magic. Very well done cover.
Absolutely breathtaking song. I love both versions.
I can't stop listening to this song....so good.
Remind me of Rabat in 2012 .. cold weather when the Streets look like ours. Love and tenderness. Thank You
What a nice version! I'm a long time Elliott fan. This cover would have fit in to the soundtrack of WEEDS season 3 or something. I always admired whoever put together the soundtrack for the shows. This has a nice pace to it, lovely voice, retro vocals and piano. It's just so damn classy!!!
Amazing! She completely owns the song and manages to add to it.
This song pulls me into stasis. This melancholy tune makes me unsure how I feel, but for some reason I gravitate to its vibe.
I really love the feel of this song it has so much emotion. The way her voice moves is just so awesome. I'm speech less each time
Damn, this is fantastic. Cheers to Peyroux for doing this...there should be more jazz covers of Smith tunes
Such lush chords, understated and slow, backed by a tantalizingly sparse arrangement. Madeleine Peyroux delivers sublime beauty to this nice Elliott Smith tune. C'est terrifique!
Just awesome ... you know Madeleine, how many fans you have down here in Brazil ??
Think you can already count them by the million ... don't you believe ??
A million just within Rio and São Paulo ... yeah ... I'm telling you ...
i agree. All of the covers so far have a great deal of respect and care put into them, you can see it and hear it.
wow her voice is ridiculously amazing.
What a gorgeous cover. Like when I found the original, I'm listening four or five times a day to it. Great video work as well. makes the mood of the song just right.
I'm still listening to this song at random🎉 I remember buying a demo at Park Place Mall in Tucson Az when I was in middle school 😂
I am so in love with this to the point of tears
i was just arguing with people about covers of this song and how they completely pale in comparisson to the original. In a way i ate my words. This cover is brilliant. What it does, is take the saong, musically and vocally, and shifts it slightly to the left. its kind of a re-interperatation. Elliots version was very "inner" whereas this opens up the song more. Hard to describe in ways, but brilliant work. Such a hard song to cover, done exceptionally. Prefer the original, but this has a place!
Billy lives! Amazing!!!
Un chanson merveilleux - et pour lequel elle a une voix parfait. An amazing song - for which she has a perfect voice.
such a simple video...yet so captivating,wonderfull voice too,you got talent girl!
Simple and beautiful. Pure, yep that's it - pure.
Madelaine ....mi preferida. Bello, muy bello!!!! y enormemente dulce y dolorosa su voz
wow luv luv💖💖brings humblness to ur soul..deff putting this on my playlist💖
I don't understand why there are dislikes. beautiful tune
I believe that's because people compare with Elliot Smith's former version, that have other atmosphere, quite different in fact. But to me both are nice
Eduardo P. I think you are right
This is such a beautiful song....
Wow! Best version ever!!!
Love her love her! Amazing music, the most amazing smile. Keep making that great music!
What a hard song to cover! Great job! Bravo!
i lover Madeleine Peyroux but its a different song when she sings it, when i was a teenager Elliot spoke to me so much, this rendition of it speaks to me now as an adult. i Ijust wish i had more of Elliot, such a tourted soul though... i hope he found peace
My anticipation for the next line to come, she surprises me. I'm a ridiculously huge Smith fan but I prefer this version. It was never a Smith song I gave much attention, he's written far better, but Peyroux would make me listen to this more than I do.
This is a very nice version of the song of Elliott Smith, this is great, R.I.P. Elliott Smith
So close and wonderful
Heaven in under three and a half minutes.
love it. love Elliott.
what a great voice.
Just beautiful
fantastic. elliott would be proud
She sings like Ella. Absolutely beautiful.
I LOVE this song
good cover, captures a different feel but still beautiful and shows you its a timeless song
This is the ultimate sad song of melancholy nights
Love this version of the Video!
Beautiful song :) Madeleine is...great!
love it
she's amazing love her and elliot
Temaso! Me encanta! Me hace sentir la composición musical en su máximo explendor!
so cool and smooth
i love this song!!!
I really enjoy this version! Compared to the original and the Civil Wars rendition, I have think this is my favorite. But I am biased because I love jazz, and the slower tempo and full band gives a rich and more bluesy spin to the original.
So lovely
beautiful.
gah, thats exactly what i say. Too many people bring the negativity when it comes to covers. When people do covers theyre not trying to be exactly like the original artist, nor are they trying to be better. That's not how music works. Glad i'm not the only one who thinks this way!
absolutely. The singing and arrangement are exquisite. Its on the level of the Byrd's covers of Dylan, or even better, Hendrix. Even better than that. Its so true to the original song, and yet it has it's own voice. This is true artistry..
simply amazing
Just Magic...
my ex girlfriend used to love madeleine peyroux. with me being a huge elliott smith fan this was a strange yet pleasant discovery.
Best version of this song EVER!
Your voice and style make me think of Billie Holiday. Great voice, great rendition.
Thank you foot introducing me to this Tricky!
good god, this is good.
febre..tédio,..solidão..prazer..piano..voz..
lovely version ☼
I love it !!
It's not about making a "better" or "equal" version of/to the original: it's about creating a unique and artistic rendition of an original. What do you think made Shakespeare famous? Peyroux does a fabulous job with this Elliott Smith song.
Love this version (if not the video - sorry). It brings out a real passive-aggressive menace in the lyric.
"I'll keep them still..." indeed.
Still listening in 2023
Wow. She's got Elliott in her heart there.
Lovely video clip !
this song/cover make me feel SO sad!!!!!
No, I like the vid with the song; it works. Many scenarios would, but this video works. I liked it.
quel beau grain de voix!
I completely agree with you...there is a completely differing destination and awareness that sucks you in to this E.Smith Cover by Peyroux.....stunningly surreal, drifty and beautiful. I love the original , it goes without saying, but sometimes it is too introspective and insular...whereas this takes you far away to create your own identity with the song :)
there is something so sensual about this version. and yet it's so solemn, and lonely. it makes me feel lonely but it has a really sexy element to it. i know what i mean..
Lindíssima!
standing ovation here!!!!!!!!
this version is nice especially the
the jazzp piano part. it's really difficult
to compare it to Elliott's, but as for me,
i can say it doesen't touch me, unlike Elliott's version, which brings tears to my eyes. it's the kind of covers that you say about: nice interpretation, that's all.
spot on!
Nice and elegant
Liked the voice ... awesome
Smith my friend. Elliott Smith... The one that, thanks to him, this cover exists. ;)
Couldn't agree more.
beautiful voice
really good video :) love itt
My mate Dave told me about her a few minutes ago she gets my vote any time
Good job! As a huge elliott smith fan I was prepared for a hack job. I'm glad to say I was proved wrong.
It's a good song!
magnifique
Linda linda... a voz de Madelaine completa a música e consegue fazer sua versão ser melhor que o original de Elliott Smith.
pues a mi me encanta,me parece preciosa,si bien es cierto qe podria darle un poqitito mas de emocion pero es una muy buena version
I'm in love
***** No!! I hate that song
chiki briki iv dyamke
She is a jazz singer, odds are good she knows one of the famous jazz singer of all time ;)