NO ONE and I mean NO ONE on this planet does this song justice other than kd lang. It's the most beautiful, powerful way she sings this that sends shivers down my spine, brings tears to my eyes and touches my soul. Other performers just sing the song, kd brings it to life as she does with everything she sings. Utter perfection.
K.D. Lang’s voice and Leonard Cohens lyrics and music = magic. I had the privilege of seeing her perform live 10+ years ago and hope so much she will come out of retirement for just one more tour. What a gem she is.
Saw her in Providence, RI several years ago. What an awesome performance. When she got to “ Cryin “ there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. I’ve seen her do several different performances of “ Cryin “ on TH-cam, but that night the note she hits at the end sounded like it could’ve lasted forever.
It's a revelatory performance. And it's not just the astonishing power of her voice that's so moving, but her physical interpretation. Her gestures and expressions add such nuance and meaning to the lyric. I am in awe, truly. Just beautiful.
No one comes close. I have been fortunate to see K.D. a couple of times in the UK and her concerts are magic. So much feeling - the tears and goosebumps are back. 💖
This is the very BEST version of this song I have ever heard! kd lang is a remarkable talent and phenomenal. Without a doubt, she can sing anything...and it will leave you breathless and wanting to hear more. AS was said in a previous post, she goes way beyond pure magic. I truly love her music.....she is outstanding!
Al La K.D. , yes she is remarkable, even remaking this song to be faster paced, almost off hand and and just matter of fact. I don't know about the best version though... But ' To each his own '.
The most beautiful voice I have ever heard and ever will! A woman to be admired for her honesty and unwillingness to compromise her beliefs for the "industry machine". Her voice makes me,feel,cry,laugh,think and inspires me to be confident in my own skin and life. May her God Bless her.
I love love LOVE kd. She opens her mouth to sing and I am transported to another realm. She is waaaaay beyond pure magic! I cannot get enough of her incredible voice. She is a gift to the world that parachuted right out of heaven!
Hi c I'm 72and I agree with you a 1,000per cent she is amazing her voice is like silk and she does send shivers down your spine and long may she continue to do so for many more years.
@@johnlamb6060 and Joan Truesdale...I'm 82. I have all k d's cd's and dvd's, books and mags with articles about her. I have been listening and watching her for over a year now and will forevermore. Look at these comments...they go back as long as 10 years! I especially love the Max Sessions because I call her basic look her Buddha face, so Spiritual, peaceful and calm! Also, her loyal musicians, who she hand picked are so perfect together...with her and them! I find her to also be a beautiful person, as I'm sure you and many others do as well. Who could not absolutely LOVE k d lang; fortunately for her and us, we don't have a choice! God bless her always!
This lady as the most beautiful powerful voice I've ever heard. What a talent I've liked her for many many years but have just heard her singing this and the beautiful pure sound moves me
i've had the pleasure of seeing her in concert 4 times over the years. a friend in my military unit turned me on to her back in the early 90's. it was love at first sight. she took me to a concert & i was blown away. my last concert was in nyc a few years ago. i stayed at the hotel next door. it was a fabulous night. i hope to see her one more time before she retires i leave this earth. i am 69. but the women in my family have longevity, & lived at home almost up the end. so that's my plan. my mom was a fan of hers too. her voice is amazing. even her speaking voice is lovely to listen to. she could do some children's audio story books. i would buy every one for my bitty great granddaughter.
Beautiful. I first heard this song sung by Rita Coolidge, and I played it over and over and over again, so it has a special place in my heart; but there's ALWAYS room for K.D.!
I am in love with her, this song, there is just something that "gets to me", and I am a jazz musician, its totally out of my realm, I can't explain it. Must be on an astral level or something ...
I absolutely love her version of this Leonard Cohen song! She has a voice like no one else. I could listen to her for hours! She is fabulous and an incredible singer! God Bless her.....:)
I was privileged to see & hear K.D. & her marvelous backing band in Adelaide during an Australian tour. I left that concert feeling absolutely invigorated ! This special lady, is truly gifted.
I had to listen to this, after hearing her version of Hallelujah, KD brought it all with this awesome song, her voice cracks & swoops country at all the right places ❤
I’ve heard several different versions of “ Bird….” and thought that the version by the Tedeschi-Trucks Band was one of the best. I wasn’t aware that k.d.lang had also done it. This rendition is truly amazing. As others have said, not only is her voice a roller coaster ride from smooth lows to inspiring highs it’s also in the way that she dramatically conveys the lyrics and the song’s emotion by the way she moves or even with a simple hand gesture. Truly a beautiful performance.
I have not been an Huge fan of the Late Mr Cohen's songs but have come to enjoy them more and more but I do very much Love KD Lang's treatment of this immense song
then you have to hear "Big Boned Gal from Southern Alberta" (she's Canadian and Albert is west) - "Lock, Stock and Teardrops" - "Black Coffee" - start with those and you'll be HOOKED on k.d. Lang !!!
K D Lang the greatest female voice of our time! 2nd Shirley Bassey 3rd Doris Day 4th Annafrid & Agnetha from Abba 4th Beyonce 5th and certainly not least, Eva Cassidy. You must listen to KD sing "Tomorrow Never Dies" from the Bond movie - it's ABSOLUTELY OUT OF THIS WORLD! Happy New Year to all. xxx
My problem with listening to k d lang sing is I suddenly ONLY want her to sing it and no one else matters anymore. Some singers, like Sinatra and Vic Damone (shows MY age) make a song theirs alone and anyone else just seems 2nd rate.
I've never listened to Jennifer Warnes before (did after reading your comment) and I agree her version is very good. k d lang's version, for some reason, seems more personal for me. Thanks for offering another singer's version to listen to.
I have KD’s version of Hallelujah when she sang here in Australia, on repeat. It knocked my Sox off! You can just guarantee when she takes your song, she will do so with grace and respect & give 100% in her performance. Wonderful !
Absolutely phenomenal talent. While it is a guilty pleasure that I can count myself among those who know how great she is, I wish that the music industry, and the listening public in general, made artists like kd the norm; the popular; the celebrated, instead of the medicore drivel that is pushed and rewarded with massive album sales. She is awesome. Thank you for posting this video. Peace:)
NO ONE and I mean NO ONE on this planet does this song justice other than kd lang. It's the most beautiful, powerful way she sings this that sends shivers down my spine, brings tears to my eyes and touches my soul. Other performers just sing the song, kd brings it to life as she does with everything she sings. Utter perfection.
yes! i watched a different version she sang n it didn't have the same fire in her as this 1
Blessed be k d lang
Tonight USA failed ourselves and our world. Only k d lang singing this incredible song with her entire being is holding me together.
My feelings exactly ❤
This voice, my friends... It can contain so much feelling in it and can make us feel... Love, hurt, regret, peace. It's all here!
K.D. Lang’s voice and Leonard Cohens lyrics and music = magic. I had the privilege of seeing her perform live 10+ years ago and hope so much she will come out of retirement for just one more tour. What a gem she is.
And I hope in Grand Rapids!
Im waiting!!!! My favorite
Saw her in Providence, RI several years ago. What an awesome performance. When she got to “ Cryin “ there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. I’ve seen her do several different performances of
“ Cryin “ on TH-cam, but that night the note she hits at the end sounded like it could’ve lasted forever.
Beg for tour 🙏
Would love to read a memoir
The best vocalist in the world ... bar none.
It's a revelatory performance. And it's not just the astonishing power of her voice that's so moving, but her physical interpretation. Her gestures and expressions add such nuance and meaning to the lyric. I am in awe, truly. Just beautiful.
❤
Exquisite. No words.
We are blessed to have her talent recorded for all generations to hear.
k.d. lang is one of the best singers out there. Somewhere, Leonard Cohen is smiling.
The heart and soul she puts in her singing is breathtaking. Thanks, k.d. You're a gift the world needs...
❤
😭😭😭😭❤️
No one comes close. I have been fortunate to see K.D. a couple of times in the UK and her concerts are magic. So much feeling - the tears and goosebumps are back. 💖
I am 70 years old and she is the best I have ever listened to. Just great with everything she does.
She's the best ever
.love affair is #1 all the time to me.❤❤❤
Try Jennifer Warnes Version, kind of puts Things in a perspective
75 here!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe Cocker did a great version of it as well
Also, Rita Coolidge did a very beautiful version on one of her memorable albums many years ago...
She is in a league of her own .. A GREAT artist
Brilliant song sung beautifully by kd lang ,what a fantastic singer she is
Max sessions with kd are the best. Superb performance.
I didn’t know Leonard Cohen wrote this song. I swear KD Lang can sing anything and make it sound great and her own. What an amazing voice. 🇨🇦
This is the very BEST version of this song I have ever heard! kd lang is a remarkable talent and phenomenal. Without a doubt, she can sing anything...and it will leave you breathless and wanting to hear more. AS was said in a previous post, she goes way beyond pure magic. I truly love her music.....she is outstanding!
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I agree and I've heard many versions of this song. Susan Tedeschi does a killer version but I think this is even better.
Al La K.D. , yes she is remarkable, even remaking this song to be faster paced, almost off hand and and just matter of fact. I don't know about the best version though... But ' To each his own '.
Yes! This version by KD is indeed magnificent, but have you heard Judy Collins' 1960s version? It too is beautiful in its own right.
It seems like every weekend, I pour a stiff drink and watch this again. It is magic. Play it at my funeral.
Jesus, when she hits 'unkind', my spine froze. Helluva voice.
The most beautiful voice I have ever heard and ever will! A woman to be admired for her honesty and unwillingness to compromise her beliefs for the "industry machine". Her voice makes me,feel,cry,laugh,think and inspires me to be confident in my own skin and life. May her God Bless her.
K.D. could sing the phone book and move my soul with the glory of her voice.
I so agree!!!!!!!
I so agree too!!!!!!!
I'm a bird on a wire... love you Kd Lang.
It's the voice❤
Absolutely you are so right.
I love love LOVE kd. She opens her mouth to sing and I am transported to another realm. She is waaaaay beyond pure magic! I cannot get enough of her incredible voice. She is a gift to the world that parachuted right out of heaven!
I just cry ❤
What a gifted voice. Thanks KD for sharing all your love with all of us.❤
One of my favourite entertainers...she is absolutely phenomenal
incredibly good performance. Its a shame that not more people know this video
If you listened to that and didn’t get chills or cry, take your pulse.
Hi c I'm 72and I agree with you a 1,000per cent she is amazing her voice is like silk and she does send shivers down your spine and long may she continue to do so for many more years.
I'm 72 loved kd first time I heard her
@@johnlamb6060 and Joan Truesdale...I'm 82. I have all k d's cd's and dvd's, books and mags with articles about her. I have been listening and watching her for over a year now and will forevermore. Look at these comments...they go back as long as 10 years! I especially love the Max Sessions because I call her basic look her Buddha face, so Spiritual, peaceful and calm! Also, her loyal musicians, who she hand picked are so perfect together...with her and them! I find her to also be a beautiful person, as I'm sure you and many others do as well. Who could not absolutely LOVE k d lang; fortunately for her and us, we don't have a choice! God bless her always!
This lady as the most beautiful powerful voice I've ever heard. What a talent I've liked her for many many years but have just heard her singing this and the beautiful pure sound moves me
i've had the pleasure of seeing her in concert 4 times over the years. a friend in my military unit turned me on to her back in the early 90's. it was love at first sight. she took me to a concert & i was blown away. my last concert was in nyc a few years ago. i stayed at the hotel next door. it was a fabulous night. i hope to see her one more time before she retires i leave this earth. i am 69. but the women in my family have longevity, & lived at home almost up the end. so that's my plan. my mom was a fan of hers too. her voice is amazing. even her speaking voice is lovely to listen to. she could do some children's audio story books. i would buy every one for my bitty great granddaughter.
Sorry. She has already retired. If she would do one mote concert, one more live song I would try my best to attend.
Masterpiece of an album. Still listen to it regularly now ❤
Beautiful. I first heard this song sung by Rita Coolidge, and I played it over and over and over again, so it has a special place in my heart; but there's ALWAYS room for K.D.!
I am in love with her, this song, there is just something that "gets to me", and I am a jazz musician, its totally out of my realm, I can't explain it. Must be on an astral level or something ...
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️
I’m a grandma straight and I have fallen in love with her and the way she can move SOULS
Imagine being in the audience for these Max Sessions.
This lady sings from the heart and with such a glorious voice-just magical!
Magnifique ! After Leonard it's KD who sing the best Leonard Cohen songs, thank you KD !
I absolutely love her version of this Leonard Cohen song! She has a voice like no one else. I could listen to her for hours! She is fabulous and an incredible singer! God Bless her.....:)
Her voice is phenomenal. I could listen to her sing all day.
I could listen to her sing all damn day! Leonard Cohen must be smiling!
+Drewtazy aaron neville tooooooo :o)
True!
Love Aaron Neville's voice.
I'd take the first verse by Aaron Neville and the rest of the song by KD.
KD + Cohen = magic. R.i.P. Leonard
but first k.d.l. :o)
Just a incredible voice. A artist who puts her all into a performance and can sing into your soul.
My thoughts exactly.
Into your soul ... a perfect description.
K D is a fantastic singer!
I was privileged to see & hear K.D. & her marvelous backing band in Adelaide during an Australian tour. I left that concert feeling absolutely invigorated !
This special lady, is truly gifted.
+toodleoo88
I envy you! Really!
She is phenomenally talented i can't get enough of her voice ,l love her to pieces😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
oh lucky you I'm straight female kd is coming to NE England in July 19th she is the only female I could change for
I went to see her at the Sage in Gateshead she was amazing. I could listen to her all night. She engages so well with the audience.
pure talent, she made a masterpiece out of this song. I just love her
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️
@@Kdlang-gi6md where is K D Lang today ❓
We miss your 🎤🎼🪄. Sad 😢 2022
I hope I can see a live performance someday. She has an amazing and magical voice.
she does this so beautiful!!😢 everytime
Back watching it again .... I AM addicted.
Voice of the Ages!! Incredible song choices over the years, also!
Волшебное, самое лучшее звучание песни Bird On A Wire в исполнении Кэтрин Дон Ланг, здесь она поёт с божественным вдохновением. Я потрясён...
How much I love this song! And she sings it in a wonderful way!
Amazing.... so beautiful.... She sings with her soul.... I love it....
Thanks for share.....
Hot damn, that woman can sing! Wonderful!!!! Love this!
I had to listen to this, after hearing her version of Hallelujah, KD brought it all with this awesome song, her voice cracks & swoops country at all the right places ❤
this woman can sing!! and i agree - something about this arrangement just mesmerizes me.
Excellent interpretation of Cohen's classic!
I’ve heard several different versions of “ Bird….” and thought that the version by the Tedeschi-Trucks Band was one of the best. I wasn’t aware that k.d.lang had also done it. This rendition is truly amazing. As others have said, not only is her voice a roller coaster ride from smooth lows to inspiring highs it’s also in the way that she dramatically conveys the lyrics and the song’s emotion by the way she moves or even with a simple hand gesture. Truly a beautiful performance.
Love her! Great, great, great ...
These Max Sessions are just fabulous...
What an incredibly beautiful and powerful energy. Thankyou
They make you grateful to be human.
Brilliant backing musicians. That Steinway piano sounds great KD is a Legend :-)
yesss :o)
That woman can sing almost everything, buddy!
Not almost, she can sing everything and do it perfectly.
NOBODY DOES IT LIKE K D LANG! SHES AMAZINGLY AWESOME!❤❤❤
She is so beautiful and so talented! Bravo K.D., I am on your side with all my heart!
M.dM
Outstanding! What a voice and so much emotion in the performance I was mesmerised.
i am so in love with her voice. amazing
Good god I love this woman
Musical Perfection....
I'm in tears. So beautiful...
Seriously right up there with Roy O. Glad they got to collaborate.
I have not been an Huge fan of the Late Mr Cohen's songs but have come to enjoy them more and more but I do very much Love KD Lang's treatment of this immense song
He was a great writer, but not a great singer.
oh my god...she is heaven sent
Beautiful song beautifully sung.
she,s amazing
Moved to tears
I played "bird on a wire" at my daughters funeral because it described for me her life and tragic end
I've just found this song and I,m hooked her voice is outstanding, brilliant, what a talent a legend.
then you have to hear "Big Boned Gal from Southern Alberta" (she's Canadian and Albert is west) - "Lock, Stock and Teardrops" - "Black Coffee" - start with those and you'll be HOOKED on k.d. Lang !!!
It's like Leonard Cohen wrote this for her, all those years ago, so she could sing it when she was ready. The song of a life well-lived & well-loved.
Perfection! KD is in a league of her own! Absolutely amazing!! Thanks for sharing this, really appreciate it!
I just wish I could hear more of her
Huge moment !! Emotion ! Thank you !!
FANTASTIC!!!
Must have been my 50th time listening to her here, it's so beautiful the way she interprets other songwriters' songs. Thank you, +denicares2
K D Lang the greatest female voice of our time!
2nd Shirley Bassey
3rd Doris Day
4th Annafrid & Agnetha from Abba
4th Beyonce
5th and certainly not least, Eva Cassidy.
You must listen to KD sing "Tomorrow Never Dies" from the Bond movie - it's ABSOLUTELY OUT OF THIS WORLD! Happy New Year to all. xxx
Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Sarah Vaughn, Barbara Streisand, Patsy Cline - but I'll agree with k.d. Lang being one of the best
My problem with listening to k d lang sing is I suddenly ONLY want her to sing it and no one else matters anymore.
Some singers, like Sinatra and Vic Damone (shows MY age) make a song theirs alone and anyone else just seems 2nd rate.
she shure is among the best but on this one, give me Jennifer Warnes
I've never listened to Jennifer Warnes before (did after reading your comment) and I agree her version is very good.
k d lang's version, for some reason, seems more personal for me.
Thanks for offering another singer's version to listen to.
I love you kd
The only thing coming close to sounding as heavenly as KD Langs voice is that Steinway. WOW!
i think this shows the phenomenal talent of cohen to write incredible songs that allow many interpretations
beatifull song and beatifull "L" woman
I love her
grande KDLANG LOVE #idacohen #IDAMARIAPAN #WORDSINLINESPACEANDTIME
Wow, great song, great singer and great band. It doesn't get much better than this.
One of my favorite songs. I love the way kd sings! Her powerful and smooth voice is amazing!! 🎼🕊❤🤗
K. D. Lang intotdeauna muzica ta v- a ramane in sufletul meu o placere de a te asculta. Te iubesc foarte mult ! K. D. Lang.
I have KD’s version of Hallelujah when she sang here in Australia, on repeat. It knocked my Sox off! You can just guarantee when she takes your song, she will do so with grace and respect & give 100% in her performance. Wonderful !
Non ho mai visto né sentito in altri cantanti una padronanza della voce come lei
Damn! This is soooo good! Why didn’t I see this before?! Thank you for sharing. It’s so awesome!!!!
Beautiful adaptation!
Oh how I love K.D`s version of this song.
Thanks for posting this live recording. I much appreciate it.
That was moving, thanks. Again that bass player is too kewl.
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who is that bass player ?
who is that bass player ?
who is that bass player ?
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Absolutely phenomenal talent. While it is a guilty pleasure that I can count myself among those who know how great she is, I wish that the music industry, and the listening public in general, made artists like kd the norm; the popular; the celebrated, instead of the medicore drivel that is pushed and rewarded with massive album sales. She is awesome. Thank you for posting this video. Peace:)
another one of Leonard Cohen songs. RIP Leonard he passed today Nov 10
I love her voice - she sings everything with such passion!
After constant craving iv been an avid fan of kd lang beautiful unusual voice
k.d. .... you shattered my heart and gently healed it with this beautiful song. You have beautifully blessed me and I am grateful 🦋
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️
Wow :)