KD Lang started her career in Canada in mid 80s, she was at the time what was called Country Punk. She had a infinity for Pasty Cline and ended up being produced by Owen Bradley (Patsy Cline's producer) in 1988, for the album Shadowland. Roy and KD won a Grammy for a duet of this song Crying, which was Roy's hit from decades earlier. After Roy passed, she inherited the song. She performed it at the Roy Orbison Tribute concert (and received a 4 minutes standing ovation), and at the request of Roy's widow Barbara at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction. Her album Absolute Torch and Twang was one of her best. The songs Trail of Broken Hearts, Pullin' Back the Reins and Big Boned Gal (from the Album) solidified her at home in Canada. She was at the top of her game. She got more attention with the album Ingenue, which contained Constant Craving (Grammy for Pop Female) and MIss Chatelaine, her best know songs. She was not the most commercially successful artist, as at the time, records companies had no idea (and were afraid - especially the Country Market) how to market an openly gay female artist. Her covers of fellow Canadian Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", Dionne Warwick's "Theme from Valley of Dolls," The Hollies "Air That I Breathe", first rate.
The great Roy Orbison hand picked KD to sing this amazing song. Thank you for this reaction. Sometime, either for us or on your own, you need to check out their duet of this one. They were amazing together. RIP to "the big O."
Well said! Roy Orbison was legendary and he literally could have chosen ANYONE to sing a duet with him, and he chose this young Canuck from Alberta, and he could not have made a better selection!
Roy also performed it as a duet with k d lang in 1987 the year before his death. The two won a Grammy for the version which was recorded for a movie soundtrack.
KD Lang is a gift from the gods. Sooo incredibly talented! This performance is a prime example of how she rarely, if ever sang the same song the same way twice; She'd create each performance in the moment, as if for the very first time. I saw her once in the mid-90's in downtown Vancouver, just walking along the sidewalk... as unassuming and "human" -looking as the next person. Displaying no outward sign of the power-house of talent and ability she really is.. Love this woman!
@yockfromoz For me her greatest performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" was at the 2005 Juno Awards in Winnipeg...the Canadian crowd was with her every beautiful note of the way...
We are so proud of our KD she without a doubt has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard in my 60yrs of living. This song and Hallelujah have always helped deal with sadness in mg life, it heals my heart. Thank you Katharine Dawn. You are amazing.
Karen Carpenter and KD Lang have sounds of their own and their voices are 1 of a kind. Thanks for appreciating our older music. She also was the background singer for Roy Oberson who made the song famous🫶🎶🎤🌟
kd lang is one of the greatest voices music has ever known. I've been lucky enough to see her do "crying" live in concert twice. both times that song alone got a standing ovation from the entire audience. both times. and one of the times was at radio city music hall in NYC. so that many people! we all stood right up. we knew we had just seen greatness! thanks for posting. great reaction!
WOW That is amazing! I knew I was witnessing greatness the very first time I saw her back in 1986 And I've always wanted to see her live and never got the chance to.
I subscribed because I like that you let her sing without interruption. Especially helpful because the song builds as it goes along. KD Lang is in a class all her own and she can pull those heartstrings like no other.
You are definitely right about the song being old. KD was under Roy Orbison's wing. Which this song was. The 2 together can make you cry. They both had old souls. She dearly loved his. They also both have dramatic voices. She can sing anything. Even the highbrow type music. Give this lady a country band or and orchestra, and you have a concert. Plus Canadian country does sound a little different as well as music from Keith Urban's Aussie. Shania, Gordon Lightfoot, Ann Murray etc. Its a little different but still country.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Her version of Cole Porters song So in Love brings me to tears, or Constant Craving,or Miss Chaterlane, Her version of Hallelujah is phenomenal. A immaculate voice powerful- pure - just wonderful
She also did a duet with the writer of this song Roy Orbison as well. Checkout his version, released in 1961 and compare it to hers, both done masterfully. Roy was one of my Mother's favorite performers and songwriters. So, I grewup with his Great music. RIP Roy.
This was a phenomenal performance. Shes in a league of her own. This gorgeous song is a cover originally done by Roy Orbison. They did a magnificent duet together.
KD is one of the most awesome vocalists of all time. Her delivery is always so genuine, gifted, amazing. The notes she hits just floor anyone. She doesn't even know how great she really is, but her fans do. Thank you Tasha for an honest reaction to a talent you were not familiar with, and wanted to learn more about her. I assure you, any song you listen to from KD will inspire you to listen to another. When she is interviewed, not singing, her nature shines through. A lovely person, kind, humble, and humorous.
I love your reaction. Yes, she is an old soul. It's so easy to get lost in her beautiful voice. My favourite k.d. lang song? Sorrow Nevermore. If that one doesn't make you smile, nothing will.
I first saw KD at the University of Guelph in 1982 as a student. Amazing voice & tlaent. She sang with Roy Orbinson wen he was still alive and brings Roy's song to life every time she touches the mic... A long and blessed career.
How could you ever get sick of KD singing that song. She nails it like it was made for her but us oldies know that "The Big O'' bought out the original version which is amazing but Roy would surely be proud of KD singing his song.... great reaction
This was so beautifully done. It evokes so much emotion. Your reaction was spot on🥰. Thank you, and I am new to your channel and love your reactions 👍🏻👍🏻!
Thanks for giving more accolades to kd (who so many other TH-camrs have discovered). I've been a fan since her first independent album with the Reclines called "A Truly Western Experience". Her voice is not only flawless, but can evoke the most powerful emotions at the same time. Do yourself a favour and check out her version of "The Air That I Breathe" if you want to be swept away!
She does not use capital letters in her name. But however she writes it, lang is one of the best singers in popular music. Her voice allows her to do whatever she wants, and her musicianship means that those choices are always correct.
Back a month later, for another listen. Just as good...no, make that better, than the last time. One of the few singers who could really make this song work, and be a tribute to Roy Orbinson at the same time. Thanks, K.D. for the joy you have brought to the world.
I enjoyed watching that with you, and your insights. The vocal fry that she inserted at 1.20 hinted at her amazing vocal control. Kudos to you for investing in a decent set of cans to appreciate her amazing sounds.
"Constant Craving" is another song, and she did an incredible cover of "Hallelujah" (If I remember correctly she performed it at the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics a few years ago.) My favorite of her, which also shows her sense of humor is semi autobiographical and starts out with "She was a big-boned girl from Southern Alberta, you just couldn't call her small...."
This was originally a Roy Orbison song from 1961, in 1987 a movie came out called Hidding Out, Roy and KD reproduced this song as a duet for the movie track. Her cover of Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujh" is up among the best.
Ma'am, I just subscribed. 1). Thank you for not interrupting her performance. (Many say due to copyright issues they have to.) 2). I was already familiar with this performance, so I was watching you. I immediately saw how you were 'feeling' her voice. If you listen really closely, at the very end, she sings the last verse in one breath and holds it for 22 seconds. If I may, I'd like to watch your reaction to "Glen Campbell, William Tell Overture", (with ovation). Much of the world knows of his talent as a singer, but few ever knew he was an in-demand studio musician in the beginning due to his extraordinary ability with the guitar. Thank you for your site.
You were right about the 50s and 60s feel of the song. It was written by Roy Orbison in 1961. K. D. Was a big fan of Orbison's and actually sang a duet of this song with him just before he died.
K. D. Lang did a version of "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden", which is dynamite. It may have beent the first song she did that hit the big time. It is brilliant, she is brilliant, and she just got better and better as time went on.
check our kd's 'barefoot'. it is beautiful and haunting and longing..and she howls like a wolf in it. she sang country in her early years. check out 'pullin' back the reins'.
No one delivers a song like KD.
I almost forgot how beautiful K.D.s voice is. She's amazing
k.d. is just phenomenal. An awesome cover of a Roy Orbison song. Her voice is other worldly. 🔥💯 🔥
Nobody can touch kd... her voice is one in a million and totally unique!
kd Lang has one of the most wonderful voices ever !!! - and her voice is even better as she got older -
KD Lang started her career in Canada in mid 80s, she was at the time what was called Country Punk. She had a infinity for Pasty Cline and ended up being produced by Owen Bradley (Patsy Cline's producer) in 1988, for the album Shadowland. Roy and KD won a Grammy for a duet of this song Crying, which was Roy's hit from decades earlier. After Roy passed, she inherited the song. She performed it at the Roy Orbison Tribute concert (and received a 4 minutes standing ovation), and at the request of Roy's widow Barbara at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction. Her album Absolute Torch and Twang was one of her best. The songs Trail of Broken Hearts, Pullin' Back the Reins and Big Boned Gal (from the Album) solidified her at home in Canada. She was at the top of her game. She got more attention with the album Ingenue, which contained Constant Craving (Grammy for Pop Female) and MIss Chatelaine, her best know songs. She was not the most commercially successful artist, as at the time, records companies had no idea (and were afraid - especially the Country Market) how to market an openly gay female artist. Her covers of fellow Canadian Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", Dionne Warwick's "Theme from Valley of Dolls," The Hollies "Air That I Breathe", first rate.
Yes, she had an affinity for Patsy Cline and in fact believed she was the reincarnation of her. KD is beyond superlatives...
Thanks so much for this information!!
Another point to note is that she recorded an album with Tony Bennett and sang a tribute for him when he passed this year (2023)
Early 80's even in the late 70's
The great Roy Orbison hand picked KD to sing this amazing song. Thank you for this reaction. Sometime, either for us or on your own, you need to check out their duet of this one. They were amazing together. RIP to "the big O."
Well said! Roy Orbison was legendary and he literally could have chosen ANYONE to sing a duet with him, and he chose this young Canuck from Alberta, and he could not have made a better selection!
Roy also performed it as a duet with k d lang in 1987 the year before his death. The two won a Grammy for the version which was recorded for a movie soundtrack.
One of the best voices ever, and she's wonderful at conveying emotion!
One of the greatest artist of all time to grace the stage, beautiful lady ❤️
KD Lang is a gift from the gods. Sooo incredibly talented! This performance is a prime example of how she rarely, if ever sang the same song the same way twice; She'd create each performance in the moment, as if for the very first time. I saw her once in the mid-90's in downtown Vancouver, just walking along the sidewalk... as unassuming and "human" -looking as the next person. Displaying no outward sign of the power-house of talent and ability she really is.. Love this woman!
K D LANG performed a perfect masterpiece by Leonard Cohen (Canadian song writer) at 2010 OLYMPICS ceremony. Singing "Hallelujah " It is online.
The definitive version, my humble opinion!
Absolutely one of her best performances of this song!
@yockfromoz For me her greatest performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" was at the 2005 Juno Awards in Winnipeg...the Canadian crowd was with her every beautiful note of the way...
Hallelujah sung by KD Lang will mesmerize you!
Chilling
Loved that you reacted to KD Lang. She is a Canadian treasure. Her voice is like butter. Phenomenal vocalist!
Wow 🤩
Constant Craving is her biggest song and she won the Best Female Vocalist Grammy for it.
Thank you for this reaction! I would highly recommend her performance of Hallelujah at the Vancouver Olympics. ❤
Such a beautiful song...she has the perfect voice for it ❤
She covered Roy Orbison songs better than almost anyone
Not only beautiful, powerful as well. What a tribute to Roy Orbison she is when she sings his songs. Thanks for this reaction.
Thank you for this Tasha. This song always makes me emotional and KD really delivers on this. Her vocals are just unbelievable. 👏👏❤️
She's an amazing singer 💖
We are so proud of our KD she without a doubt has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard in my 60yrs of living. This song and Hallelujah have always helped deal with sadness in mg life, it heals my heart. Thank you Katharine Dawn. You are amazing.
Karen Carpenter and KD Lang have sounds of their own and their voices are 1 of a kind. Thanks for appreciating our older music. She also was the background singer for Roy Oberson who made the song famous🫶🎶🎤🌟
kd lang is one of the greatest voices music has ever known. I've been lucky enough to see her do "crying" live in concert twice. both times that song alone got a standing ovation from the entire audience. both times. and one of the times was at radio city music hall in NYC. so that many people! we all stood right up. we knew we had just seen greatness! thanks for posting. great reaction!
WOW That is amazing! I knew I was witnessing greatness the very first time I saw her back in 1986 And I've always wanted to see her live and never got the chance to.
She can take a persons breath away! Absolutely adore KD Lang! Great reaction!❤
She's simply one of the finest voices and finest performers in music. I suggest listening to 'Pullin' Back the Reins'.
Just from a musical perfection standpoint, can we talk about breath control? All the sound she can carry off on one breath there at the end! OMG!
That voice… absolutely beautiful.
Her voice is AMAZING
I subscribed because I like that you let her sing without interruption. Especially helpful because the song builds as it goes along. KD Lang is in a class all her own and she can pull those heartstrings like no other.
The vocal and breath control, the beautiful vibrato and tone, low richness...it's absolutely breathtaking.
You are definitely right about the song being old. KD was under Roy Orbison's wing. Which this song was. The 2 together can make you cry. They both had old souls. She dearly loved his. They also both have dramatic voices. She can sing anything. Even the highbrow type music. Give this lady a country band or and orchestra, and you have a concert. Plus Canadian country does sound a little different as well as music from Keith Urban's Aussie. Shania, Gordon Lightfoot, Ann Murray etc. Its a little different but still country.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Her version of Cole Porters song So in Love brings me to tears, or Constant Craving,or Miss Chaterlane, Her version of Hallelujah is phenomenal. A immaculate voice powerful- pure - just wonderful
She also did a duet with the writer of this song Roy Orbison as well. Checkout his version, released in 1961 and compare it to hers, both done masterfully. Roy was one of my Mother's favorite performers and songwriters. So, I grewup with his Great music. RIP Roy.
Her vocal perfection is used to convey the feelings of the song. She never shows off.
You can’t go wrong with this song ,a Roy Orbison original,incredible, KD Lang is fabulous on this one ❤❤❤
Kd lang is awesome 👌
This was a phenomenal performance. Shes in a league of her own. This gorgeous song is a cover originally done by Roy Orbison. They did a magnificent duet together.
My gosh... no words. What talent. Wow!
She is amazing! I could listen to her all day!
KD is one of the most awesome vocalists of all time. Her delivery is always so genuine, gifted, amazing. The notes she hits just floor anyone. She doesn't even know how great she really is, but her fans do. Thank you Tasha for an honest reaction to a talent you were not familiar with, and wanted to learn more about her. I assure you, any song you listen to from KD will inspire you to listen to another. When she is interviewed, not singing, her nature shines through. A lovely person, kind, humble, and humorous.
Such a beautiful song 😢❤. She's brilliant.
Stunning!
She does that with such ease and strength. Dang...
I luv her song “lock stock and teardrops”
It is impossible to pick my favorite KD Lang song because I love all of them! I wish she hadn’t stopped making music when she did.
She sang this for Roy, and you can tell. Amazing tribute.
I love her voice. Beautiful
I love your reaction. Yes, she is an old soul. It's so easy to get lost in her beautiful voice. My favourite k.d. lang song? Sorrow Nevermore. If that one doesn't make you smile, nothing will.
Her duet with Roy Orbison of this song is the greatest duet ever recorded in my opinion! You should pull it up next.
I first saw KD at the University of Guelph in 1982 as a student. Amazing voice & tlaent. She sang with Roy Orbinson wen he was still alive and brings Roy's song to life every time she touches the mic... A long and blessed career.
I get shivers listening to her sing.
She brings tears to my eyes with this song and others.
How could you ever get sick of KD singing that song. She nails it like it was made for her but us oldies know that "The Big O'' bought out the original version which is amazing but Roy would surely be proud of KD singing his song.... great reaction
KD used to sing back up for Roy Orbison... my favorite song by her is Save Me, I could listen to that anytime, there's such feeling to it.......peace
You should consider reacting to "Constant Craving." Her biggest hit.
KD could flat out sang. 🙂
This girl could sing the dictionary and I would line up to hear her.
Me too!
Wonderful critique. You savored the entire song prior to speaking. Your exclamation at 2:55 was precious.
This was so beautifully done. It evokes so much emotion. Your reaction was spot on🥰. Thank you, and I am new to your channel and love your reactions 👍🏻👍🏻!
One of the greatest ladies in the music industry 🙂
Thanks for giving more accolades to kd (who so many other TH-camrs have discovered). I've been a fan since her first independent album with the Reclines called "A Truly Western Experience". Her voice is not only flawless, but can evoke the most powerful emotions at the same time. Do yourself a favour and check out her version of "The Air That I Breathe" if you want to be swept away!
Truly one of the greatest to ever do it.
You need to listen to Roy Orbison. Do a duet with Katie Lang. Because crying was the song he recorded.
Bright Angel Tasha, thank you for all the hard work you put in to bring us such wonderful music and reactions. You are greatly appreciated.
She does not use capital letters in her name. But however she writes it, lang is one of the best singers in popular music. Her voice allows her to do whatever she wants, and her musicianship means that those choices are always correct.
Hi from Calgary, Alberta, Canada...KD was born in Edmonton about 3 hours north of here..she is the best singer! Thank you for reacting to her
Back a month later, for another listen. Just as good...no, make that better, than the last time. One of the few singers who could really make this song work, and be a tribute to Roy Orbinson at the same time. Thanks, K.D. for the joy you have brought to the world.
I enjoyed watching that with you, and your insights. The vocal fry that she inserted at 1.20 hinted at her amazing vocal control. Kudos to you for investing in a decent set of cans to appreciate her amazing sounds.
I am listening from Alberta Canada the province that is home to Kd.
Constant Craving was a huge hit for her. I mean everything she does is great, but that song really showcases her vocal talent. Highly recommended!
PERFECTION. That's all. Roy approves...
One of the greatest voices of all time.
Great reaction and well said ‘old soul’ comment was certainly right on. Like singing back in the day.
Emotional and livable ❤
"Constant Craving" is another song, and she did an incredible cover of "Hallelujah" (If I remember correctly she performed it at the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics a few years ago.) My favorite of her, which also shows her sense of humor is semi autobiographical and starts out with "She was a big-boned girl from Southern Alberta, you just couldn't call her small...."
Looking good, love the hat, of course you always look great period.
Love your reactions!!
She has been working since the 80s, is brilliant is many genres and should only be seen live.
I love this performance, what’s even more amazing is that this was the last song she performed during this concert and her voice is perfect still ❤
This was originally a Roy Orbison song from 1961, in 1987 a movie came out called Hidding Out, Roy and KD reproduced this song as a duet for the movie track. Her cover of Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujh" is up among the best.
Ma'am, I just subscribed. 1). Thank you for not interrupting her performance. (Many say due to copyright issues they have to.) 2). I was already familiar with this performance, so I was watching you. I immediately saw how you were 'feeling' her voice. If you listen really closely, at the very end, she sings the last verse in one breath and holds it for 22 seconds.
If I may, I'd like to watch your reaction to "Glen Campbell, William Tell Overture", (with ovation). Much of the world knows of his talent as a singer, but few ever knew he was an in-demand studio musician in the beginning due to his extraordinary ability with the guitar. Thank you for your site.
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You were right about the 50s and 60s feel of the song. It was written by Roy Orbison in 1961. K. D. Was a big fan of Orbison's and actually sang a duet of this song with him just before he died.
Proud to say she is Canadian ❤
Hallelujah. Constant Craving. Crying by Roy Orbison.
K. D. Lang did a version of "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden", which is dynamite. It may have beent the first song she did that hit the big time. It is brilliant, she is brilliant, and she just got better and better as time went on.
Watching from North Dakota!!
Her 2010? performance at the Olympics ceremony of Hallelujah is amazing! You should hear and see that! You have a new sub.
Beautiful of Roy Orbison’s hit!! 😅
Another Canadian Icon 😘🇨🇦
She looks beautiful here in my opinion but the voice and standard of performance and emotion - unparalleled.
her early band kd lang and the reclaims they called it torch and twang
Katie grew up on a Huttery colony just south of where I lived.
Write Me In Care Of The Blues.
check our kd's 'barefoot'. it is beautiful and haunting and longing..and she howls like a wolf in it. she sang country in her early years. check out 'pullin' back the reins'.
She started out as a country singer. Next song by KD Lang " constant craving ".
Hallelujah, she does this Leonard Cohen song and it will make you cry😢😮
You should check out her tribute to Roy Orbison for this song Crying after his death! Amazing !!!!!
K.D. Lang: Love Is Like A Cigarette
Listen to her live 2005 Juno Awards performance of "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen!
That’s how you sing a Roy Orbison song!
thanks for a free trip back to college.