I got the demo from Diane of "I Get Weak" and recorded it with Belinda Carlisle. It became a big hit. This is what the demo sounded like. Great song Diane. Thank you!
Awesome to see you comment here Rick. I know for a fact you produced the Carlisle version. Amazing time in music for 1987/88.The Game of Love you co-wrote/produced with Carlos and Michelle was awesome also. Cheers!
To record a hit record you need a good singer and a good songwriter, Diane Warren has proved ober the years that she is one of the best out there . if not the best .
You can definitely hear the hit in this. It's just missing a solid singer (Diane knows she's not a singer so no shade being thrown)...and Belinda perfectly filled that role. She was SO right for it.
She has a great voice...she really can sing and perform her own stuff...never understood why she doesn't play her songs at live concerts or tv presentations more usually👏Talented Woman
Yes! "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" for Aerosmith, "When I See You Smile" for Bad English, "Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me" for Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, "If I Could Turn Back Time" for Cher, etc.
Let's keep it real. Is she a great songwriter? YES... Is she a great singer? Oh no-no-no (probably, she loves singing, but she knows this as well)... So she hands her music to true talented singers / bands like Belinda or Chicago (who along with the right producing made a real huge success out of these songs)...
She has a great voice...she really can sing and perform her own stuff...never understood why she doesn't play her songs at live concerts or tv presentations more usually👏Talented Woman
@@McFred1065 You can tell by her singing attempt, she would really like to have the kind of voice that would drive these songs home! Not all of us are graced with great singing chops; however, some are blessed with incredibly expressive lyrical songwriting abilities!
Diane Warren is the complete package. As a music creator who realizes that while the mind speak with words; music is how the heart speaks. Since then, we all have been blessed when her heart finds a song to express with, which her mind does the finishing touches to these thoughts and feelings in one delightful package. What a composer worth emulating! Thank you, Dianne.
Diane is amazing!!!!! She was responsible for songs I still sing along too today. Her songs stand the test of time because they are right from the heart ♥
Carla Pizzicone check out Look Away on my channel, i wrote it a year earlier, i was i love when i wrote it, #ifyouseemewalkingby #lookawaybabylookaway #brendangreaves #1987
She's even said she knows she can't sing...so she says ...Ms. Diane, I've always tried to get my hands and ears onto everything you write, because you KNOW HOW TO CROSS BARRIERS WITH WHOEVER YOU WORK WITH! Thank you for being a big part of my childhood with your catalogue...
worked with her before she had any charted songs, she got me my first job in the industry with Steven Angelica@ the Record Co., met her at DUKES cafe at the Tropicana Hotel West Hollywood, she would always say, "I WILL BE THE GREATEST SONG WRITER IN THE WORLD", shit she was right !!!!that a girl Diane, you did it Baby!!!!
NOOOOO!!!! I AM her biggest fan!!!! As a songwriter in Memphis, I have studied her and admired her ability to pen such awesome lyrics and melodies!!!! She is my mentor and doesn't even know it. THE BEST songwriter in my opinion!!!!
She has a great voice...she really can sing and perform her own stuff...never understood why she doesn't play her songs at live concerts or tv presentations more usually👏Talented Woman
Bolton is a favorite of mine. I had a GREAT time in meeting him in Tennessee. I just wished I would have gotten an autograph. And just for a keepsake. I just dont ever get star struck around stars. He felt like a brother for sure. With MASSIVE pipes!!!
Thanks for sharing this! I have the utmost respect for her songwriting ability. Amazing! So this is how Dianne sounds like... She has a raspy voice - Heart-ish!
Diane first offered Look Away to Europe. Kee Marcello and Ron Nevison went all in on the song because when the band recorded Prisoners In Paradise, the record company forced them to work with outside songwriters and Diane was the sharpest one. Joey Tempest had the ego of a dinosaur inflated by Thomas Erdtman the manager and refused to use the song. Nevison took on Chicago as the next project, put Bill Champlin on the lead vocals and got a huge hit.
worked with her before she had any charted songs, she got me my first job in the industry with Steven Angelica@ the Record Co., met her at DUKES cafe at the Tropicana Hotel West Hollywood, she would always say, "I WILL BE THE GREATEST SONG WRITER IN THE WORLD", shit she was right !!!!that a girl Diane, you did it Baby!!!! such a great person! one of a kind.
THANK you soooo much for posting. I am her biggest fan!! I had always heard about that performance but in the 15 years of following Diane and her music had never been able to get a copy....it is incredible. I love Diane's voice....such raw emotion. You are amazing for posting!!!
'look away' is one of the few 80s tunes that I haven't heard in ages. Last time was most likely on one of them paid program power ballad compilations xD
@kevinodegard yeah, I remember having Your autograph :) Last night I was looking for letter from Diane and Steinberg they sent me after that trip.. I still have to find that cassette, when Diane was "interviewing" rest of You at hotel lobby.. Nice memories :)
Is there any other live/demo/recorded songs where DW sings, would love to hear more. She is the one, when it comes to songwriting, can't even find words for her, she is so in her own league. But I would love to find more of her as a performer.. I guess I am not going to find. But I can always wish. Anyway thanx a million Kevin for posting this!! Do I remember right, that You were too in Finland/Moscow in 87 (Music Speaks Louder Than Words)?
To be truthful I saw her on X factor with Simon cowell I did not no who she was I had to look her up I no her music how amazing to be so talented her songs are beautiful
i remember diane saying in an interview that she's never been in love even though she's famous for writing so many love songs. that seemed so strange to me.
"I Get Weak" also became a #2 hit for Belinda Carlisle; Stevie Nicks was first offered, but turned it down. I personally think Belinda was the right choice to sing it, but I'm sure Stevie and her distinctive raspy voice would've done good with it, if she did choose to record it, though!
Diane was well established in '88 - not 'up and coming' . she'd already had big hits with Rhythm of the night and Nothing's gonna stop us now .. the latter was one of several hits and album tracks written with Albert Hammond .. as was the other Chicago hit in '88 'I don't wanna live without your love'
I love all her songs! Such a shame she never got famous singing her own material...can you imagine if she sang all her hits herself?! She woulda been the most successful female singer ever!
I think it sounds good. Interesting this original version was up in D (The Chicago cover is in A, which suits Bill Champlin better). As to the comments about her singing - granted she's not a singer in the same vein as say Whitney Houston or Celine Dion, but considering this is a live performance (and she's playing the piano concurrently), I think she does alright. What is interesting to me is just how close the Chicago cover ended up to being like this - most of vocal melodies weren't just something on the spot - she really had them all. And as an aside, I love the big 80's drum sound. Regarding the 2nd song, it's naive for me to admit, but I didn't even know she wrote this song. Like the first tune however, it's amazing how close the Belinda Carlisle cover ended up being.
@The096757 In Diane's case....she has major stage fright. She has said this several times in interviews. She's never wanted to be an artist, just the creator of hits!!!
I was never keen on "I get Weak" when Belinda Carlisle did it and although Diane does struggle in (small) parts with her voice, this is infinitely better than Belinda Carlisle's . Diane's raspy raw voice is really more suited to this rockier edged version.
Because her songs would become bigger hits if other artists perform them. She's making money through royalties from them anyway. It's a money game. Whoever writes the songs makes the most money.
I got the demo from Diane of "I Get Weak" and recorded it with Belinda Carlisle. It became a big hit. This is what the demo sounded like. Great song Diane. Thank you!
Hi Rick, any chance you can post that demo on TH-cam?
Awesome to see you comment here Rick. I know for a fact you produced the Carlisle version. Amazing time in music for 1987/88.The Game of Love you co-wrote/produced with Carlos and Michelle was awesome also. Cheers!
@@MetalMcfly I hope he posts it, cuz after 30 years, who would care except for us nerds?
To record a hit record you need a good singer and a good songwriter, Diane Warren has proved ober the years that she is one of the best out there . if not the best .
You can definitely hear the hit in this. It's just missing a solid singer (Diane knows she's not a singer so no shade being thrown)...and Belinda perfectly filled that role. She was SO right for it.
She is amazing
30+ years later, she is the most successful songwriter ever. I love when songwriters perform their own songs!
Non singing non performing maybe $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I love her. She's absolutely wonderful. ❤
What a songwriting talent her songs will be heard forever. Amazing to hear where they start ed and what they sounded like when first conceived
Diane you makes dream with all those songs you wrote when we were teenagers
Thank you, Kevin ❤. Diane, heaven sent...
Just found out she's the song writer to many songs I love so much what a talented woman!
Trust me, i lie, thats diane warren,
She has a great voice...she really can sing and perform her own stuff...never understood why she doesn't play her songs at live concerts or tv presentations more usually👏Talented Woman
Yes! "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" for Aerosmith, "When I See You Smile" for Bad English, "Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me" for Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, "If I Could Turn Back Time" for Cher, etc.
Diane should put out a single, under her own name. She's got a great voice!
Let's keep it real. Is she a great songwriter? YES... Is she a great singer? Oh no-no-no (probably, she loves singing, but she knows this as well)... So she hands her music to true talented singers / bands like Belinda or Chicago (who along with the right producing made a real huge success out of these songs)...
fcm1065 "Look Away" 1987 song by 14 year old UK School Boy Brendan Greaves check out my latest upload, look away 1987, coincidence?
She has a great voice...she really can sing and perform her own stuff...never understood why she doesn't play her songs at live concerts or tv presentations more usually👏Talented Woman
I agree, I would love to hear Diane sing her own stuff. And I think the album should come with a complimentary box of Kleenex
@@McFred1065 You can tell by her singing attempt, she would really like to have the kind of voice that would drive these songs home! Not all of us are graced with great singing chops; however, some are blessed with incredibly expressive lyrical songwriting abilities!
I adore #DianeWarren the best female songwriter all the time!!!
Carole King
Diane Warren and Albert Hammond are one-of-a-kind artists.
Diane Warren is the complete package. As a music creator who realizes that while the mind speak with words; music is how the heart speaks. Since then, we all have been blessed when her heart finds a song to express with, which her mind does the finishing touches to these thoughts and feelings in one delightful package. What a composer worth emulating! Thank you, Dianne.
I get weak - it's definitely one my my favorites - Thanks Diane
I wish she would release an album of her singing her hits! She has a nice voice!
Yes I hope she will do that. Albert Hammond did that and he nailed all the hits.
The cave sessions 2023..
Remember this night like it was yesterday. My cousin Michael Bolton introduced me to Diane. She is one of the kindest souls... Great memory...
Wow Michael is from my hometown of New Haven!!!
Diane is amazing!!!!! She was responsible for songs I still sing along too today. Her songs stand the test of time because they are right from the heart ♥
Diane warren I have always said you are the greatest song writer in the world. No one has ever come close.
Carla Pizzicone check out Look Away on my channel, i wrote it a year earlier, i was i love when i wrote it, #ifyouseemewalkingby #lookawaybabylookaway #brendangreaves #1987
DAVID FOSTER.....
She has a great voice! I’m surprised she never released an album
She's even said she knows she can't sing...so she says ...Ms. Diane, I've always tried to get my hands and ears onto everything you write, because you KNOW HOW TO CROSS BARRIERS WITH WHOEVER YOU WORK WITH! Thank you for being a big part of my childhood with your catalogue...
1988, best year ever in the history of mankind. God how I miss 1988!!!!!!
She is amazing I never knew she sings, but I knew she was an amazing songwriter. This is one of my favorite songs she is singing.
worked with her before she had any charted songs, she got me my first job in the industry with Steven Angelica@ the Record Co., met her at DUKES cafe at the Tropicana Hotel West Hollywood, she would always say, "I WILL BE THE GREATEST SONG WRITER IN THE WORLD", shit she was right !!!!that a girl Diane, you did it Baby!!!!
Why isn't this video getting more views? She is so talented and deserves recognition!
goosebumps from her playing piano at the intro, madness
She is a great singer too.
I was unaware before watching this video several minutes ago just how good of a singer Warren is. Her voice somewhat reminds me of Anne Wilson's.
I thought of the amazing Ann Wilson too.d
I say Patty Smyth, but I do hear Ann Wilson, too.
Beautiful lady, beautiful soul and beautiful artist. Thank you for saving that cow, Diane!
Yes, I was on that cultural exchange visit. This show happened right after that.
The most successful anonymous person of all time.
she's a great writer !
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THE BEST SONGWRITER IN THE WORLD!!!!! I LOVE HER!!!!! And she penned one of many number ones for my sister.
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I'm in awe of her song-writing ability.
NOOOOO!!!! I AM her biggest fan!!!! As a songwriter in Memphis, I have studied her and admired her ability to pen such awesome lyrics and melodies!!!! She is my mentor and doesn't even know it. THE BEST songwriter in my opinion!!!!
I live Diane Warrem. Such a beautiful heart and lyrics.
She is amazing!
Amazingly talented songwriter. Singing voice less impressive, but you can't be superhuman at everything.
Look Away - Chicago 19 !
What a treat...to hear these songs' writer perform them herself....
She has a great voice...she really can sing and perform her own stuff...never understood why she doesn't play her songs at live concerts or tv presentations more usually👏Talented Woman
Maybe she has stage fright, People would love to see her ,even if she sang out of key. She could always nail the recording at least,
Although Diane Warren is best known for writing hit songs for so many different artists. This video shows she's a pretty good singer herself
Damn I LOVE Diane Warren’s voice
I love Diane and what a great voice!
Diane is the best.
She sings too? I had no idea! She's really good!
Bolton is a favorite of mine. I had a GREAT time in meeting him in Tennessee. I just wished I would have gotten an autograph. And just for a keepsake. I just dont ever get star struck around stars. He felt like a brother for sure. With MASSIVE pipes!!!
Brilliant
oh she's a GREAT singer i didn't know that!
Thanks for sharing this! I have the utmost respect for her songwriting ability. Amazing! So this is how Dianne sounds like... She has a raspy voice - Heart-ish!
Diane first offered Look Away to Europe. Kee Marcello and Ron Nevison went all in on the song because when the band recorded Prisoners In Paradise, the record company forced them to work with outside songwriters and Diane was the sharpest one. Joey Tempest had the ego of a dinosaur inflated by Thomas Erdtman the manager and refused to use the song. Nevison took on Chicago as the next project, put Bill Champlin on the lead vocals and got a huge hit.
Thanks for adding the story behind the pitch. I love these inside anecdotes.
incredibly talented, i know it's OBVIOUS !
Had she released "I Get Weak" on her own, it would've killed.
Amazing song writing 🥰
worked with her before she had any charted songs, she got me my first job in the industry with Steven Angelica@ the Record Co., met her at DUKES cafe at the Tropicana Hotel West Hollywood, she would always say, "I WILL BE THE GREATEST SONG WRITER IN THE WORLD", shit she was right !!!!that a girl Diane, you did it Baby!!!! such a great person! one of a kind.
THANK you soooo much for posting. I am her biggest fan!! I had always heard about that performance but in the 15 years of following Diane and her music had never been able to get a copy....it is incredible. I love Diane's voice....such raw emotion. You are amazing for posting!!!
One of the greatest songwriters ever and her voice is amazing!
She has a good voice but damn what a songwriter....
She has a unique voice. She sounds like Lita Ford
Great voice, plays piano, great hits = Wow!
'look away' is one of the few 80s tunes that I haven't heard in ages. Last time was most likely on one of them paid program power ballad compilations xD
great writer great perfomer
great songs
She has stage fright I heard. I’m surprised she did these 2 songs! Boy, she’s unreal! One in a million.
she's so cool theres one thing where she talks about her father
i love that .the stuff she did with laura branigan is what i like
best
awesome! thanks for posting
Amazing :)
She the og
That looked like Robert Lamm of Chicago who gave her flowers after she finished performing Look Away.
Tears For Fears Yes Ma am! My favorite
@kevinodegard yeah, I remember having Your autograph :) Last night I was looking for letter from Diane and Steinberg they sent me after that trip.. I still have to find that cassette, when Diane was "interviewing" rest of You at hotel lobby.. Nice memories :)
Is there any other live/demo/recorded songs where DW sings, would love to hear more. She is the one, when it comes to songwriting, can't even find words for her, she is so in her own league. But I would love to find more of her as a performer.. I guess I am not going to find. But I can always wish. Anyway thanx a million Kevin for posting this!! Do I remember right, that You were too in Finland/Moscow in 87 (Music Speaks Louder Than Words)?
To be truthful I saw her on X factor with Simon cowell I did not no who she was I had to look her up I no her music how amazing to be so talented her songs are beautiful
A clear piano?? Freaking badass
What I would give for even a quarter of her musical ability.
Is that Jeff porcaro on drums
i remember diane saying in an interview that she's never been in love even though she's famous for writing so many love songs. that seemed so strange to me.
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Likely an empath. One if the types that can channel someone else's emotions.
I think because she’s a lesbian
@@heaintloveu lesbians do fall in love you know
"I Get Weak" also became a #2 hit for Belinda Carlisle; Stevie Nicks was first offered, but turned it down. I personally think Belinda was the right choice to sing it, but I'm sure Stevie and her distinctive raspy voice would've done good with it, if she did choose to record it, though!
I’d love to hear Stevie do a version actually, she has a similar female lower register with even more edge than Belinda.
Chicago fooled me !
What's more "80s" than a clear, lucite grand piano?
l'd buy records of her singing her own songs
i didn't know dianne warren sang too!!!!
i get weak has a very tight heavy beat
Diane was well established in '88 - not 'up and coming' . she'd already had big hits with Rhythm of the night and Nothing's gonna stop us now .. the latter was one of several hits and album tracks written with Albert Hammond .. as was the other Chicago hit in '88 'I don't wanna live without your love'
Pete D fixed. Thanks for clarifying.
Is that Jeff Porcaro on drums? Dan Huff on guitars?
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Word is she has been working with TH-cam sister group Cimorelli. That should be something to see.
she sang it maybe even better than belinda herself... and im a huge fan of belinda
I love all her songs! Such a shame she never got famous singing her own material...can you imagine if she sang all her hits herself?! She woulda been the most successful female singer ever!
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What was the outcome of the lawsuit claiming she stole this?
I think it sounds good. Interesting this original version was up in D (The Chicago cover is in A, which suits Bill Champlin better). As to the comments about her singing - granted she's not a singer in the same vein as say Whitney Houston or Celine Dion, but considering this is a live performance (and she's playing the piano concurrently), I think she does alright. What is interesting to me is just how close the Chicago cover ended up to being like this - most of vocal melodies weren't just something on the spot - she really had them all.
And as an aside, I love the big 80's drum sound.
Regarding the 2nd song, it's naive for me to admit, but I didn't even know she wrote this song. Like the first tune however, it's amazing how close the Belinda Carlisle cover ended up being.
@The096757 In Diane's case....she has major stage fright. She has said this several times in interviews. She's never wanted to be an artist, just the creator of hits!!!
Regardless of the voice...the song writer is the only one who sings it right
Has the lawsuit for look away been settled?
Very unusual to hear her sing to
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who is he?
dropkick743 Robert Lamm of Chicago
@@Buffstang76Yeah, that's what I thought, I already made a comment about that.
She sounds like Patty Smyth
Freemason.
I was never keen on "I get Weak" when Belinda Carlisle did it and although Diane does struggle in (small) parts with her voice, this is infinitely better than Belinda Carlisle's . Diane's raspy raw voice is really more suited to this rockier edged version.
She sure is! She should cut some of her songs herself. I'll bet folks would buy 'em, with her singin' 'em!
LOL...Look Away...not Walk Away
ok version, but no one can do it like Bill Champlin
why didn't she perform her own songs instead of writing for others???
Because her songs would become bigger hits if other artists perform them. She's making money through royalties from them anyway. It's a money game. Whoever writes the songs makes the most money.