Because she needs ORIGINAL songs to spin and weave her beautiful voice around....as the vast majority of folk would have passed on by having already seen and heard her many times...it's called "taking talent and gifts for granted".....par for the course these days as so many wannabees are being plugged on TV ENTERTAINMENT shows, then cast away so quickly. I'm more than up for the task of writing something original for you....if it interests you Rachel.
Would have to stop all the time hundreds of street performers in the big cities... its almost like saying why didn't they stop and listen to the radio playing wonderful melody, its just common today.
My wife and I visited York last week and enjoyed our lunch sat down listening to this very talented singer for about an hour. We enjoyed every song she sang and we even bought a CD. Such a lovely polite young lady.
@@tracykingston9668 Please don't go that simplistic and dismissive route...there's always all sorts of stuff in the sea, but there's some tasty stuff out there right now if you look...Arcade Fire, War on Drugs, Alvvays, Amy Macdonald, Andrew Bird, Future Islands...even some of the greats: Neil Young, Roger Waters, Bruce Cockburn/Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler are still creating...you just have to stay open-minded and make the effort to find it...
Word on the street is you’ve fled to London and left York without a heart. No one ever brought so much warmth and joy to Kings Square as you did. You, wrapped up in the winter’s cold, with your hat and gloves and a Nero take away singing this song and others almost daily is a memory I shall always treasure. Thank you and good luck.
I is s pity that real singers, like Rachel, have to be singing on the street while the media force-feed us with rubbish, degrading the true meaning of what art is.
+J Quintero I see it differently: it's an opportunity for a singer to be out with "everyday" people; and it's a lovely way to bring music into what might otherwise be a hum drum shopping day :) It might be a lot of fun for Rachel….you never know.
+NikkoYM but surely there can be a balance? I do hope she gets a record contract and also returns to the streets to busk. So this is york?i,ve just movedfrom sheffield to ireland!
you mean like gangman style!! ; )i feel that... where there's a will- beauty will always find a way back to it's rightful place... in the hearts of men...artists like Rachel... and like E Cassidy before her- are like illuminating candles fluttering on a cold windy night but inspiring to the attuned souls...in this benighted world...i like this... god bless all
I just don't get all these people just walking past when you have this talented girl singing and playing so beautifully. Well done Rachel, you sung and played it so well. Beautiful.
Makes me crazy how people can just walk by and not stop even for a few seconds to pay homage to such a God given beautiful voice! I too am a singer and although my reason for singing has never been for the glory, it's such an amazing feeling when someone stops and lets you know you touched them...
I agree. Either they were tone deaf or just in a real hurry. But I would have surely stoped and listen to the whole song. Rachel gave an emotional performance. I loved it.
Heard this beautiful voice as we were walking in York yesterday, gave me goosebumps and almost brought me to tears so I just had to buy the CD to take back home to Inverness . Thank you Rachel
I keep coming back to listen to this lady sing this song. Eva Cassidy was for me one of the very best but this young girl easily matches her, What a talent.
how could anyone deliver such pitch perfect delivery without studio support? it allows shoppers, wind and normal life to integrate... and effect such natural, astonishing magic!
Everything about this performance, including coming upon it on the street on a cold walk in town, all of a sudden, is absolutely sublime. Well done, young lass.
Thank you so much Paulo - I think they're often a bit wary, and don't like the potential awkwardness of interacting with me! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
Just now viewing this in 2021. I was listening to Eva Cassidy and this came up. Just as beautiful. There should be a crowd around you. How can they just walk by?!!
What a shame that so many of us seem to be too busy to stop -- or even to pause -- for beauty. Thanks for sharing this heartfelt performance of a classic song.
I stumbled on this TH-cam capture, and it is - beyond compare - a true capture of raw talent! It is quite ironic how many people walk past without pause, yet the voice continues with passion. Eva Cassidy lives on!
Good lord, what a beautiful voice. Rachel I am a musician myself and a vocalist but your silky voice is amazing. You should be performing on a large stages . God bless....
I absolutely love Eva Cassidy. What an amazingly talented person gone way too soon. May she RIP. Eva’s Over The Rainbow makes me cry every single time.
Stunningly beautiful cover. Wish more people would've stood and listened to you. You have an extraordinary voice and enjoyed your guitar playing. ☮️❤️🙏🏽🍄🌱🐾🎸🕊️
My favorite version of this song was by Eva Cassidy. I say was, because now your version is my favorite. If ever I am lucky to be walking on the same street on which you are singing, I know I will stop and listen as long as you sing. Well done!
I know People have busy lives nowadays, it is unfortunately the way of the World!😔😔😔 But if I’d have been there, I’d have pulled up a seat, and just sat and listened, Beautiful Vocals, on a Classic Song.💝💝 I hope to see you one day Rachel.
I met Rachel on a train to Horsham en route to a small folk festival. She's a nice friendly person and with her voice it can't be too long before someone discovers her and she's doing the big festivals...
keebearfull hey, thank you! I am sometimes, difficult to say when though as it depends on weather and how busy town is! If you check out my Facebook page maybe there are some gigs you could make some time! It’s facebook.com/rachelcroftmusic x
Wow. I could sit there and listen for hours. People would probably pay to hear her sing yet people on the street walk on by. I'm always the guy that keeps my friends longer than they want to watch for a good street performer lol great cover!
Superb 👌 a good version of this always brings a tear to my eye. Look like I've been cutting onions lol. That tone on your guitar and voice was mesmerising x
I had a singer once She sang for me ... In her birthday outfit And we danced in our birthday outfits And i wrote some poetry about her Bin poetry You remind me of her beauty And your voice is like a red wine
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How does anyone just walk right by and not stop to listen for a moment ?
Because she needs ORIGINAL songs to spin and weave her beautiful voice around....as the vast majority of folk would have passed on by having already seen and heard her many times...it's called "taking talent and gifts for granted".....par for the course these days as so many wannabees are being plugged on TV ENTERTAINMENT shows, then cast away so quickly.
I'm more than up for the task of writing something original for you....if it interests you Rachel.
Simply answer..THAT PEOPLE ARE HEARTLESS AND HAVE NO EMOTIONS !
Would have to stop all the time hundreds of street performers in the big cities... its almost like saying why didn't they stop and listen to the radio playing wonderful melody, its just common today.
You're so right, its a disgrace
For a moment? I would walk by & be so captivated, I could not continue to move.
Imagine encountering such a stunning performance and performer and being so involved your daily activities that you don't even stop to listen...
Not everyone has free time like you mate. Some of us need to work, do stuff, be places.
I couldn't agree more.
My wife and I visited York last week and enjoyed our lunch sat down listening to this very talented singer for about an hour. We enjoyed every song she sang and we even bought a CD. Such a lovely polite young lady.
Good for you. Yes she is a gem in this sea of rubbish called music today.
@@tracykingston9668 Please don't go that simplistic and dismissive route...there's always all sorts of stuff in the sea, but there's some tasty stuff out there right now if you look...Arcade Fire, War on Drugs, Alvvays, Amy Macdonald, Andrew Bird, Future Islands...even some of the greats: Neil Young, Roger Waters, Bruce Cockburn/Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler are still creating...you just have to stay open-minded and make the effort to find it...
@@tracykingston9668 I SECOND THAT TRACY TOP CLASS VOICE .RAY TWELVE STRINGS U.K
Word on the street is you’ve fled to London and left York without a heart. No one ever brought so much warmth and joy to Kings Square as you did. You, wrapped up in the winter’s cold, with your hat and gloves and a Nero take away singing this song and others almost daily is a memory I shall always treasure. Thank you and good luck.
Why on earth would you not stop and appreciate this beautiful talent. This is food for the soul 👌🏻🙏🏻
👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍀🙏🍀😍😍😍
Cause not everyone has time?
I is s pity that real singers, like Rachel, have to be singing on the street while the media force-feed us with rubbish, degrading the true meaning of what art is.
+J Quintero I see it differently: it's an opportunity for a singer to be out with "everyday" people; and it's a lovely way to bring music into what might otherwise be a hum drum shopping day :) It might be a lot of fun for Rachel….you never know.
+NikkoYM but surely there can be a balance? I do hope she gets a record contract and also returns to the streets to busk. So this is york?i,ve just movedfrom sheffield to ireland!
Agree. Something like Gangnam style and all the crappers get millions of views. Something wrong .
The media thrive on the lowest common denominator - Rachel's beauty of voice and purity of style is beyond their audience's comprehension.
you mean like gangman style!! ; )i feel that... where there's a will- beauty will always find a way back to it's rightful place... in the hearts of men...artists like Rachel... and like E Cassidy before her- are like illuminating candles fluttering on a cold windy night but inspiring to the attuned souls...in this benighted world...i like this... god bless all
I just don't get all these people just walking past when you have this talented girl singing and playing so beautifully. Well done Rachel, you sung and played it so well. Beautiful.
Makes me crazy how people can just walk by and not stop even for a few seconds to pay homage to such a God given beautiful voice! I too am a singer and although my reason for singing has never been for the glory, it's such an amazing feeling when someone stops and lets you know you touched them...
I agree. Either they were tone deaf or just in a real hurry. But I would have surely stoped and listen to the whole song. Rachel gave an emotional performance. I loved it.
@@alexanderreyes1081 Me too!
Blessed with the gift of music and the voice of an Angel, I wish you well.
Heard this beautiful voice as we were walking in York yesterday, gave me goosebumps and almost brought me to tears so I just had to buy the CD to take back home to Inverness . Thank you Rachel
Nom Deplume 💛 thank you, I hope you like the CD! X
I keep coming back to listen to this lady sing this song. Eva Cassidy was for me one of the very best but this young girl easily matches her, What a talent.
how could anyone deliver such pitch perfect delivery without studio support? it allows shoppers, wind and normal life to integrate... and effect such natural, astonishing magic!
Not since Eva have I heard such a beautiful voice, simply beautiful!!!
Rachel, youare one of the best singers of Europe right now!
Everything about this performance, including coming upon it on the street on a cold walk in town, all of a sudden, is absolutely sublime. Well done, young lass.
Thought I'd just come back and comment again on this beautiful song sung by such a talented singer. Amazing!!
Thank you so much Dean! I can't believe I only just came back to check the comments on these videos by Martin!
I do hope a record company has listened to this lovely voice and offered her a recording otherwise it's a loss to the public. She is amazing.
beautiful voice this girl should be famous👍
💫💫 thank you!
Yup Rachel, that was wonderful!!! Nova Scotia loves your music!!!
Rachel, You did more than justice to a lovely heart tugging song. Always follow your dreams.
Thank you so much Colin! I'm glad you enjoyed my version! I will try!
Wow🤩! Beautiful voice💯👍🏼
Beautifully sung by a lovely lady. Excellent recording. Well done.
She has such a haunting voice how do you walk by and NOT put something in her cup she's great keep it up kid you will go places
It hurts my feelings to see rubish people not even noticing her ungodly talent. Thank you mam! Very touching
Thank you so much Paulo - I think they're often a bit wary, and don't like the potential awkwardness of interacting with me! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
Beautiful! Could not believe people just kept passing by. You have a wonderful voice and a smile to go with it. Keep singing!
Al Frazz thank you so much! X
Just now viewing this in 2021. I was listening to Eva Cassidy and this came up. Just as beautiful. There should be a crowd around you. How can they just walk by?!!
got chills when the wind was blowing and she said the lyrics about the "west wind moves" BEAUTIFUL!! xo
Thank you so much! It was excellent timing - Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
What a shame that so many of us seem to be too busy to stop -- or even to pause -- for beauty.
Thanks for sharing this heartfelt performance of a classic song.
Such a beautiful rendition.. Of all the different versions floating around the internet Rachel's is definitively MY FAVORITE..
Yes! Thank you so much!
I look forward to hearing you in a concert, even a recording of a concert.
But then again, this is just perfect. Deserving of a full a concert.
She is Gold. Pure Gold.
probably the best version of this song I have ever heard. Just amazing.
Great rendition , lovely voice. Especially in the cold and on the street. Loved it.
This is one of the most beautiful songs of sting and which you interpret magnificently in your personal style, greetings from Chiclayo-Perù
Sign Rachael up Now!!! This is true raw talent!!
Yay thanks Tom! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
I've been listening to a few versions of this song over the last hour. I don't know this singer, but it is the best one by far on TH-cam! So good!
Yay Mira thank you so much! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
The author of the song, Sting, was moved by the late Eva Cassidy's interpretation of it, as I and many other people have been.
I stumbled on this TH-cam capture, and it is - beyond compare - a true capture of raw talent! It is quite ironic how many people walk past without pause, yet the voice continues with passion. Eva Cassidy lives on!
My wife is the type of person to walk right by this, then again she walks right past anything good in her life....
Incredibly gorgeous version of this song...
Oh my God. She is so talented
Ahhh I've only just seen this! Thank you so much Steve! I hope you're doing okay across the pond! x
A beautiful voice! A gorgeous young lady! A fantastic singer! ❤️🙏
Good lord, what a beautiful voice. Rachel I am a musician myself and a vocalist but your silky voice is amazing. You should be performing on a large stages . God bless....
Thank you so much Rick! Hopefully one day! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
Wow!! Beautiful rendition. Rachel, you really are a fantastic singer; lovely voice and great tonal control.
Beautiful. In case you don't know - this is Eva's Cassidy interpretation of this song. Sang by this young lady very well! :)
I absolutely love Eva Cassidy. What an amazingly talented person gone way too soon. May she RIP. Eva’s Over The Rainbow makes me cry every single time.
You literally feel like walking in the fields of gold. Such a pure voice. You skip a heart beat. :)
Beautiful voice. People should stop and listen when someone gives this kind of emotions
So far the best I've heard, it's beautiful. :)
She sings well and has a great voice !
Such a beautiful voice and awesome rendition of this song...
Lovely!! Your voice is enchanting.
What a beautiful voice !
What an expressive, beautiful voice! She really did this song that love so much complete justice.
Thank you so much Roshni, these comments have been so lovely to read - I've only found them today as I forgot to look at Martin's video's comments!
Stunningly beautiful cover. Wish more people would've stood and listened to you. You have an extraordinary voice and enjoyed your guitar playing. ☮️❤️🙏🏽🍄🌱🐾🎸🕊️
Rachel Croft you have such a beautiful voice and I could just sit and listen to you sing for hours on end ... thanks for uploading this ...
Edwin Sequeira thank you! Hopefully I'll get some more stuff up on my channel soon x
Beautiful rentition of one of my favorite songs. Thank you, rachel.
My favorite version of this song was by Eva Cassidy. I say was, because now your version is my favorite. If ever I am lucky to be walking on the same street on which you are singing, I know I will stop and listen as long as you sing. Well done!
This inspired me to play. Less is more. Best acoustic cover played and sung version I have herd on TH-cam to date.
I know People have busy lives nowadays, it is unfortunately the way of the World!😔😔😔
But if I’d have been there, I’d have pulled up a seat, and just sat and listened, Beautiful Vocals, on a Classic Song.💝💝
I hope to see you one day Rachel.
Yes! It happened! I can't believe I only just found all these comments on Martin's video! I hope you're doing okay Al!
I have have head many sing this, but you touched me, my heart and my soul....
Thank you so much Phil - it is the most beautiful song! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
I would have stopped in my tracks and planted myself in front of this amazing artist Incredible!
Beautiful rendition of "Fields of Gold" and fabulous voice. Good to meet you on the York Streets and hear lovely performance of "Kathy's Song".
Love the arrangement. Thank you for posting.
p.s.
what a gorgeous guitar.
Thank you! He's an ibanez x
This young lady has an amazing voice. I have heard sing sing for Ireland to.... My goodness she is fantastic. Thank you
Talented lady. Lover her singing!
I met Rachel on a train to Horsham en route to a small folk festival. She's a nice friendly person and with her voice it can't be too long before someone discovers her and she's doing the big festivals...
james taylor Hello! Was lovely to meet you! X
Beautiful!❤️
great voice and i love this song i want to cover this song on my ukulele
Absolutely amazing how u haven't got a record deal is beyond me so so good :-)
Deano thank you! Maybe one day xx
Beautiful version. Thank you.
I JUST LOVE THIS song SOOOO MUCH N Rachel u nailed it sooo badly...wat a bitfu voic
Beautiful song by Sting, sung beautifully by this lovely gal! Thank you!!
Thank you so much Dede! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
Wow! 🥰🥰 Thank you 🙏 that made me smile after a rough day
Beautifull voise, nice one :) thx to you so my Holliday in the UK was a little bit wonderful with you :)
Thx from Austria 😊
I have spent the morning listening to her sing, beautiful. Particularly love song for ireland ☘☘☘
SING YOUR HEART OUT YOUNG LADY YOUR RARE IN THESE DAYS WHAT A BLESSING TO HEAR SUCH SONGSTRESS WITH STORY AND MEANING
Yay thank you so much! I will keep on keeping on! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
Are you still there 2.5 yrs later? Would love to hear you in person. Wow, what a beautiful voice!
keebearfull hey, thank you! I am sometimes, difficult to say when though as it depends on weather and how busy town is! If you check out my Facebook page maybe there are some gigs you could make some time! It’s facebook.com/rachelcroftmusic x
Simply brilliant, see you in Haarzuilens /Netherlands 26th of April 2020, looking forward!!
Ahh Johnny, only just come across these as it's not my video! So sad we've had to postpone - hopefully there'll be another opportunity soon!
Wow. I could sit there and listen for hours. People would probably pay to hear her sing yet people on the street walk on by. I'm always the guy that keeps my friends longer than they want to watch for a good street performer lol great cover!
T Sammut thank you! I'm the same, especially after being one myself x
+Rachel Croft you're welcome!
Wow!!! Such a heavenly voice..... Hope by now she's made it somewhere somehow.
Thank you so much Don - I'm still here, slowly slowly! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
It's alright Rachel. Thanks for replying back though. Anyways keep up the good work.
@@donwoodkh9101 Thank you, I will! x
Superb 👌 a good version of this always brings a tear to my eye. Look like I've been cutting onions lol. That tone on your guitar and voice was mesmerising x
I had a singer once
She sang for me ...
In her birthday outfit
And we danced in our birthday outfits
And i wrote some poetry about her
Bin poetry
You remind me of her beauty
And your voice is like a red wine
Wow! Really moving and beautiful! Bravo!!!
Special ! Like God is ! Not for the crowd !
Thank you so much! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
@@RachelCroftMusic No one can check everything at right time and at once ! But if he would be God, he can do so ! ^^
Absolutely lovely! Well done, luv!
Love it. Only been to York once, had you been there singing this I would gladly drop $100 in the hat. Beautiful.
Dale McCamish 💛
In this cold weather you did a great job here..loved everything in you,your emotions,your performance,your hair and your fashion!
Fakhry A. Mostafa thank you so much! Haha my fashion was "warm" that day xx
Sending you my love..keep warm sweet Rachel..
Combination of Beauty and talent in one girl..all what I am dreaming of !!
Je to super, nádhera
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Rachel, you have the voice of an angel...
Awesome Awesome
Wow simply stunning!!
Very Soulfull, good version, keep moving, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Now that was a beautiful rendition
Amazing cover. Listen to this regularly. Well done rach
Absolutely beautiful Rachel.
WOW! This was absolutely amazing.
very good...lots of emotion .....I would have stopped and shed a tear or two
Amazing
Sings and plays the guitar amazingly
Thank you so much Allan! Sorry this reply is late, I always forget to check Martin's videos of me for comments!
Lovely, Eva would love this
amazing absolute raw talent!!
Simply Beautiful