this was the first cat power song I heard. It was on the what's up matador compilation, and after a few listens, I had to get What Would the Community Think. She's incredible!
I love introverted Chan, I mean I'm very glad she's sober/not suicidal anymore, but the things she created while she was in her 'mess' stage were so amazing.
its probably one of the saddest songs I have ever heard. I absolutely love this performance but it must have taken a lot out of her to relive this again in front of so many people
I still have a flame gun For the cute cute cute ones And I saw your hand With a loose grip On a tight ship I still have a flame gun For the cute ones To burn out all your tricks And I saw your hand With a loose grip On a very tight ship And I know That in the cold light There's a very big man There's a very big man Leading us into Temptation Jackson, Jesse, I've got a son in me Jackson, Jesse, I've got a son in me And he's related to you He's related to you He is waiting to meet you He's related to you He's related to you He is dying to meet you Backhand, role reversal Where is someone Backhand, reversible roles I know there's someone I still have a flame gun For the cute ones To burn out all your tricks And I saw your hand With a loose grip On such a tight ship And I know that in the cold light Is a very big man Leading us into Temptation Jackson, Jesse, I've got a son in me Jackson, Jesse, I've got the son in me And he's related to you He's related to you He is waiting to meet you He's related to you He's related to you He is dying to meet you He's related to you, he's related to you He's related to you, he's nude as the news Nude as the news, nude as the news, nude as the news All over, all over, all over, all over, all over, all over, all over you
I'd have to add to that a couple that are slightly more "upbeat", but every bit as raw: Naked if I Want To, Rockets, and actually, one of her newer covers: Breathless. Sure, we're all glad she's happier (and actually finishing shows) these days, but the musical landscape is seriously missing the blunt rawness she showed in her earlier recordings. I wish I could find that somewhere else, but two of my favorite artists (Modest Mouse, and Cat Power) have lost it in their music.
I assume the guitarist is Tim Foljahn, since Steve Shelley is behind the drums. His face is not clear to me because of the lighting alas. BTW, my understanding is the reason she's using the borrowed Flying V is because her beloved SIlvertone was held up in Customs. I think Chan was 23 or 24 when this video was made. And *way* out of her comfort zone...
No it's not, she's said already that it has to do with her abortion. Jackson and Jesse are Patti Smith's kids. Jesse Jackson's kid and the whole scandal happened after she wrote the song.
Bought this on a whim at the record store the other day...heard her newer stuff and enjoyed it, but this particular song/album is hauntingly beautiful...Phenomenal to be exact....always playing in my head....BIG XoXo ;)
hmmm, im feeling sad, to know, that ife missed 10 years of good music experience since yesterday, i try to listen to every song she ever made each one is touching my hard, sometimes so badly, that holding of my tears is hard work
The show is called "Nulle Part Ailleurs", from the TV channel Canal Plus. It used to feature an artist a day, taken from pretty much all musical styles. I'm sure you must have seen many "Live at Nulle Part Ailleurs" mp3s from various artists around...
Some music is art. Some music is medicine for the artist. Some are both. This is very much the both. She, also, happens to be beautiful at the same time.
I keep reading how "awesome" was her performance. Thing is, she seems to me, that she's in the deepest pain. That's part of why I love her early work. But actually, listening to "this other Chan Marshall" makes me quite uncomfortable at times... Part pleasure, part pain. She's incredibly touching, and to me as near as what Billie Holiday could which is..a fucking lot.
blablabla i just say she has the same 'vibe' as nirvana style (tempo , intonation , tembre) and i read here that she could faked it (because its +- the same time , dunno i dont have time to search it up or to find the truth now) i like the song too :) so no offence
i love her performance but this song is too sad, i can't believe she had the courage to sing about it that often. it makes this whole video really uncomfortable.
It's from a french TV appearance(not sure what the show is) and I'm guessing it would have been from soon after the release of what would the community think, so around 1996.
yea she does...but the way she sings now is much more breathy.....shes changed quite a bit....sings more calmly, longer hair, doesn't have as much depression,obviously shes older, but she still looks really really young for her age, shes a really interesting person
Thank you ever so much for posting this. Favorite Cat Power Song of alot of great songs. reminds me of many great early perfomances I got to see in NYC. She was so young, raw and talented, still is just a little more grown up and polished now....but still a fucking amazing talent and presence
I am 40 years old and have seen and heart a lot of music in my time BUT i have to say this is one of the best female performances EVER... fantastic song and a stunningly beautiful woman
That's probably because she was high on something. I think that both 'periods' of her life are great in regards to her performing. I'm glad the she's sober. The latest cover album 'Jukebox' is brilliant.
Steve Shelley says Chan wasn't high and hated drugs but was a strange (but very talented) kid naturally. Chan can seem high in interviews because of her ADHD but the reason she seems sort of out of it here is because she's having a full blown PTSD panic/anxiety attack at her first time in a real spotlight and trying to sing through it. Not fun. Been there, done that, got through it, didn't enjoy it much. Oh - Cat Power's style predates Nirvana. Steve Shelley. Sonic Youth. Duh.
Her voice penetrates like no man ever could
this was the first cat power song I heard. It was on the what's up matador compilation, and after a few listens, I had to get What Would the Community Think. She's incredible!
Same for me!
Same. It was on the Matador video collection. It’s one of my favorite videos
I honestly think I've watched it 100 times.
I love introverted Chan, I mean I'm very glad she's sober/not suicidal anymore, but the things she created while she was in her 'mess' stage were so amazing.
I've got this song stuck in my head and let me tell you, it feels great
+jock it's tatooed on my brain
One of my favourite songs ever
Such a raw performance, they don't do like this anymore. I like how her eyes are like closed and she looks sad. Makes you feel what she is singing.
so calm and so powerfull. I remenber watching her on live when i was a teenager, I miss this TV show. Vive "nul par ailleurs !" ;)
THANK YOU for posting this... the best performance I've ever heard ! AMAZING, MIND BLOWING !
I love this song I wish she could sing this one again!
its probably one of the saddest songs I have ever heard. I absolutely love this performance but it must have taken a lot out of her to relive this again in front of so many people
It's so haunting.
Sorry for responding to a 15-year-old comment but what’s sad about this song? and is it somehow autobiographical?
@@slacktoryrecords4193 I think it's about an abortion she underwent, she's spoken in interviews some time later about it.
i just cannot get enough of this either
Jacksooonn!! Jessieee!!
unquestionably magnificent !!!
I still have a flame gun
For the cute cute cute ones
And I saw your hand
With a loose grip
On a tight ship
I still have a flame gun
For the cute ones
To burn out all your tricks
And I saw your hand
With a loose grip
On a very tight ship
And I know
That in the cold light
There's a very big man
There's a very big man
Leading us into
Temptation
Jackson, Jesse, I've got a son in me
Jackson, Jesse, I've got a son in me
And he's related to you
He's related to you
He is waiting to meet you
He's related to you
He's related to you
He is dying to meet you
Backhand, role reversal
Where is someone
Backhand, reversible roles
I know there's someone
I still have a flame gun
For the cute ones
To burn out all your tricks
And I saw your hand
With a loose grip
On such a tight ship
And I know that in the cold light
Is a very big man
Leading us into
Temptation
Jackson, Jesse, I've got a son in me
Jackson, Jesse, I've got the son in me
And he's related to you
He's related to you
He is waiting to meet you
He's related to you
He's related to you
He is dying to meet you
He's related to you, he's related to you
He's related to you, he's nude as the news
Nude as the news, nude as the news, nude as the news
All over, all over, all over, all over, all over, all over, all over you
Great song, nice performance with the sonic youth drummer.
I'd have to add to that a couple that are slightly more "upbeat", but every bit as raw: Naked if I Want To, Rockets, and actually, one of her newer covers: Breathless. Sure, we're all glad she's happier (and actually finishing shows) these days, but the musical landscape is seriously missing the blunt rawness she showed in her earlier recordings. I wish I could find that somewhere else, but two of my favorite artists (Modest Mouse, and Cat Power) have lost it in their music.
Yeah, I downloaded it a while back but lost it afterwards. Don't know how it can be better than on the album, but it really is.
She makes great music for listening to by yourself.
Everytime she sings I shiver. Metal Heart is my favorite, but my god...this is brilliant!!!
She's amazingly beautiful. She looks like Kurt Cobain as a girl in this performance, so moving.
I assume the guitarist is Tim Foljahn, since Steve Shelley is behind the drums. His face is not clear to me because of the lighting alas. BTW, my understanding is the reason she's using the borrowed Flying V is because her beloved SIlvertone was held up in Customs.
I think Chan was 23 or 24 when this video was made. And *way* out of her comfort zone...
no shite..it's about time this video re-appeared.. my fav Cat Power performance ever
No it's not, she's said already that it has to do with her abortion. Jackson and Jesse are Patti Smith's kids. Jesse Jackson's kid and the whole scandal happened after she wrote the song.
i'm so glad this vid is back up, i was so pissed when it was gone. thanks!
Still the best Cat Power song.
Yes, Steve Shelley on drums. My fav song from this lovely creature, Chan.
love this!!!!love cat power!!!!!
So much raw emotion, beautiful. She is so talented.
achingly beautiful.
Perfectly grateful to you for bringing this back
Who knew Jesse Jackson’s illegitimate child would produce such a great song.
Bought this on a whim at the record store the other day...heard her newer stuff and enjoyed it, but this particular song/album is hauntingly beautiful...Phenomenal to be exact....always playing in my head....BIG XoXo ;)
I absolutely love this song. Gives me chills every time I hear it.
i was just getting the chills and saw your comment!
Merci d'avoir reposté cette vidéo !
Great performance ! Love u Chan !
She IS the hottest woman I have ever laid eyes on.
Christ is she beautiful, her voice chills my bone marrow.
Unbelievably gorgeous and haunting.
Beautiful song, excellent performance.
Is that SY's Steve Shelley on drums? Great. :)
SOSOSOSOOOO BEAUTIFUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
I love that she is rocking the flying V..so fucking tough!
No bassist....wow, amazing. Love Cat Power and this song
sounds like PJ Harvey...and that's a compliment!
Her voice is Jesus! Especially at 1:18.
hmmm, im feeling sad, to know, that ife missed 10 years of good music experience
since yesterday, i try to listen to every song she ever made
each one is touching my hard, sometimes so badly, that holding of my tears is hard work
she sounds amazing and looks so cute! :D
That's Steve Shelley on the drums right?
The show is called "Nulle Part Ailleurs", from the TV channel Canal Plus. It used to feature an artist a day, taken from pretty much all musical styles. I'm sure you must have seen many "Live at Nulle Part Ailleurs" mp3s from various artists around...
what exactly is this song about?
This is the hell of a song, haunts me since 1997...
it melts my heart, ever since the first time i heard this song. stunning performance, really!
Some music is art. Some music is medicine for the artist. Some are both. This is very much the both. She, also, happens to be beautiful at the same time.
I keep reading how "awesome" was her performance. Thing is, she seems to me, that she's in the deepest pain. That's part of why I love her early work. But actually, listening to "this other Chan Marshall" makes me quite uncomfortable at times... Part pleasure, part pain. She's incredibly touching, and to me as near as what Billie Holiday could which is..a fucking lot.
I agree. It's so intimate it's almost too much.
Cat Power is awesome...I love her voice...I wish I could see her live.
blablabla
i just say she has the same 'vibe' as nirvana style (tempo , intonation , tembre)
and i read here that she could faked it (because its +- the same time , dunno i dont have time to search it up or to find the truth now)
i like the song too :)
so no offence
i'll be seeing her in sydney too! even though the cover isn't so great i can't wait to see metal heart! i thought that day would never come
sometimes i prefer her voice from back then that recent times, especially her voice post-2005
i love her performance but this song is too sad, i can't believe she had the courage to sing about it that often. it makes this whole video really uncomfortable.
This is the best versions of one of the greatest songs ever.
Best live performance in history. This is just perfect.
october 1996
It's from a french TV appearance(not sure what the show is) and I'm guessing it would have been from soon after the release of what would the community think, so around 1996.
Yep, this is so much better than the album version.
It is Tim Foljahn of Two Dollar Guitar on guitar and Steve Shelley on drums.
This is a very nice live performance. She's got a great voice on this one.
noe es grupo es una chica y esta es la etapa en que avia vivido en el liquor y avia abortado su bebe ase eso sonriendo y te doy un millon de dolares
i know i ts sad thats why i support her im like one of her biggest fans u dont have to be a woman to feel it
Such a brave and haunting piece. This performance just cuts right to your heart in an unexpected way.
a decade plus before England Daughter!!!!
this live is amazing
Yeah i'm not hating...i'm a huge fan...i actually just saw her two days ago....it just looks weird.
very beautiful!
La première fois que je la vis, je crois... Exceptionnelle de classe, authenticité, talent... Une chanson envoûtante!
she is still so gorgeous i dont care how old she is see i saw her live she is radiant
Yes that is Steve Shelly from Sonic youth
yea she does...but the way she sings now is much more breathy.....shes changed quite a bit....sings more calmly, longer hair, doesn't have as much depression,obviously shes older, but she still looks really really young for her age, shes a really interesting person
incredible, i miss the early days of mrs. marshall
sheer perfection.
is that Steve Shelley on drums? this song is great, never heard it live... Chan is the best
Un ange
I love this version of the song...thanks for posting it.
@GuNZfRee1 Steve Shelley. respect for recognizing amazing talent and getting down with it...
thanks for this! i love this song. to bad she didnt perform that much
Thank you ever so much for posting this. Favorite Cat Power Song of alot of great songs.
reminds me of many great early perfomances I got to see in NYC. She was so young, raw and talented, still is just a little more grown up and polished now....but still a fucking amazing talent and presence
Uno de los mejores temas de Chan, qué buen video!!
Atemberaubend, umwerfend, leidenschaftlich...
At this time she were great acting live.... But not now.
kim gordon...with mazzy...with portis and wonderment..
maybe 300 times! Especially when drunk... much love
I am 40 years old and have seen and heart a lot of music in my time BUT i have to say this is one of the best female performances EVER... fantastic song and a stunningly beautiful woman
yay for steve shelley on drums!
my favorite cat power song! all the better seeing this live version!
I'm throwing on Elliot Smith right after this
Yea I love how she looks here
That's probably because she was high on something. I think that both 'periods' of her life are great in regards to her performing. I'm glad the she's sober. The latest cover album 'Jukebox' is brilliant.
same actually!
Why does this remind me of Elliot Smith?
ME TOO
Steve Shelley says Chan wasn't high and hated drugs but was a strange (but very talented) kid naturally. Chan can seem high in interviews because of her ADHD but the reason she seems sort of out of it here is because she's having a full blown PTSD panic/anxiety attack at her first time in a real spotlight and trying to sing through it. Not fun. Been there, done that, got through it, didn't enjoy it much. Oh - Cat Power's style predates Nirvana. Steve Shelley. Sonic Youth. Duh.
Femme magnifique
@bohemianrye
kudos for use of the word 'dingbat'!