Live @ New World Music Theater - Tinley Park, Illinois (1997-08-28). Opening for Bob Dylan Ani Live Files! anilivetracks.tumblr.com anilivefiles.blogspot.com.ar
I love the crazy eyes she's got going on in this video. She's played this song thousands of times and still appears to be enjoying singing this song of longing.
This. The first song I ever heard from Ani. Was stoned and that moment in time was like no other. That was over 10 years ago and here I am, still listening like its the first time ever. They don't make music like this anymore... And that's ok, cause I'll always have this.
ani is the best. i heard about her from my english teacher of all people and thought nothing of it until i listened to her and now I LOVE HER. her music is soooo good
this is classic ani-the way people love her. she looks gorgeous!!! & i love how she has so much life in her eyes & sings with true feeling. lyrics are great-we all have been in that position-or know someone who has.
I LOVE ANI!!! She inspired my own music... I try in every song I write and sing to instil as much emotion into it as she does her music... Just put my first videos on here thanks to her inspiration! I'd love feedback from Ani fans!!!!!! :) ~Lindsay Marie
thats pure sex ^^^^ ^!!!!! go on girl...your so important for so many folks! thanks for taking your road and thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. love´n light to u and all folks out there =)
After ending a relationship with a woman I loved to return to a woman I was married to it was requested by the first woman that I listen to this song. OK. I get it. Fuck me.
@scandia61 I wasn't trying to be an ass....I just think a person should understand the music they listen to. "tell you the truth i prefer the worst of you too bad you had to have a better half she's not really my type but i think you two are forever and i hate to say it but you're perfect together" Not too hard to understand.....listen to the fucking lyrics
I'm fairly certain the good musicians prefer to have their lyrics poetic-like in nature. I'm also very fairly certain that Ani is a poetic musician; therefore her songs are poetic which means that each listener gets or gives a DIFFERENT interpretation of the lyrics than another person. So please scandia, don't tell us what to think. We won't listen anyway. And by the way, stop being a snob.
@scandia61 Ok.........so your all butt hurt now cause you realized this song has nothing to do with your situation, thats understandable, but don't get mad at me. You might relate this song to that point in your life but you were far from "living this song". Just listen to the lyrics, there is no reading between the lines. BTW, if you didn't care you wouldn't have responded.............
I'm so glad i found this. This was my first Ani concert. I went to see Dylan. He was awful, but I walked away saying "Who was that girl that opened for him?" Thank you for 15 great years, Ani.
If what you are going through is vulgar the only genuine way to express it is through vulgarity. I've been watching a lot of her live stuff lately and I'm so stricken by the fact that she actually experiences her songs as she's playing them. A lot of singer/songwriters do the same song 10 times and maybe a few times be outside of their own head while singing it. She seems to do it all the time.
I was introduced to Ani's talent by a dear friend and fell in LOVE from jump I just feel that she sings from the heart and that's was makes a great artist for me.
Each live version is a slightly different story told. I love every one. To the person below who is ranting about best acoustic guitar players. Why so angry? It is an opinion. Let it be. I have seen a great many guitar players of all different styles and abilities. Many of them were sublimely wonderful for different reasons. In my opinion, when Ani is at her best, her guitar seems an extension of herself. At that moment, she was for me also, one of the greatest acoustic guitar players I have e
Ohhhh I still see him a couple of times a week. It was hardest when we worked alongside each other though! Way too old for crushes, I really did love him. I could even see clearly when he was being a bit of a dick. Seven bloody years - singing along with Ani on the way home in the car reminding myself that our highly effective working relationship was the most important thing. Ani helped a lot!
woman, folk roots with occasional bluegrass roots, honest artful lyrics and so on, yes take the first away and you have what she is, an incredible shining artist in our time. Thanks for enriching my life with your music and thoughts.
This is the first Ani song I ever heard. I sat and listened through the entire album ("Dilate") in one shot, completely mesmerized by her lyrics, her voice, her music. I have been a fan ever since, and she always amazes me. Thank you for posting this!!!
she doesnt just sing... she speaks from the heart. and the emotion that is involved is nothing like any artist out there. she is timeless & unforgettable.
When does she sing it "in a random fashion" at all? It's a LYRIC and it fits into the MELODY. I'm no fan of needless profanity, but in this case the "fuck you" is the perfect lyric for this song. She doesn't use that much profanity most of the time. Oh well...you like her or not. No singer is going to touch every listener.
Sometimes profanity is the only way to truly describe something. She is speaking from the heart of a past situation that was important to her. The meaning of this song would be nothing without that word. Walk in her shoes before you judge.
I saw a couple of shows from this tour. I went more for Dylan than Ani, although I definitely was a fan of hers as well. But I must say, she really upstaged him. Maybe half or more of the crowd seemed to be hers to begin with, but in terms of quality, she really beat him by a good deal. (And I am a big Dylan fan.) In October, I'll be going to maybe my 15th or 16 Ani show. Best 'opening act' I ever saw.
this is classic ani-the way people love her. she looks gorgeous!!! & i love how she has so much life in her eyes & sings with true feeling. lyrics are great-we all have been in that position-or know someone who has. she is truly unique.
- ya ani don't we all think that we should be vaccinated against such "crimes" - when no editng can be done- sometimes- FU is all you say in self preservation..it helps with the pain.
I'm fairly certain the good musicians prefer to have their lyrics poetic-like in nature. I'm also very fairly certain that Ani is a poetic musician; therefore her songs are poetic which means that each listener gets or gives a DIFFERENT interpretation of the lyrics than another person. So please scandia, don't tell us what to think. We won't listen anyway. And by the way, stop being a snob.
I'm fairly certain the good musicians prefer to have their lyrics poetic-like in nature. I'm also very fairly certain that Ani is a poetic musician; therefore her songs are poetic which means that each listener gets or gives a DIFFERENT interpretation of the lyrics than another person. So please scandia, don't tell us what to think. We won't listen anyway. And by the way, stop being a snob.
@scandia61 you and 37 other people have missed the meaning of this song. Its about meeting / knowing someone who is already with someone else, therefore being "untouchable". Nothing to do with being dumped or cheated on.
she is musical perfection. fan for 17 years since I was introduced to her in 1996.
She's so cute singing in this video. I love her smile, it's gorgeous.
What a great song.
I love the crazy eyes she's got going on in this video. She's played this song thousands of times and still appears to be enjoying singing this song of longing.
I love that she's smiling while singing this. :)
This. The first song I ever heard from Ani. Was stoned and that moment in time was like no other. That was over 10 years ago and here I am, still listening like its the first time ever. They don't make music like this anymore... And that's ok, cause I'll always have this.
I JUST LOVE HER- ADORABLE
ani is the best. i heard about her from my english teacher of all people and thought nothing of it until i listened to her and now I LOVE HER. her music is soooo good
She is so gorgeous, especially in essence.
My ex introduced me to this wonderful artist... I will forever be thankful he did so
i love this song.......got to see her last year in northern California....bless her and her baby
She still gives me chills
this is classic ani-the way people love her. she looks gorgeous!!! & i love how she has so much life in her eyes & sings with true feeling. lyrics are great-we all have been in that position-or know someone who has.
Just perfect
best song ever
She's the best artist most people have never heard of.
sooooooo good. Loved this for years.... Love her.
I love this song!
Love this!!!
Such a beautiful song and a great performance. True art.
Thanks Ani this song strengthens me As I find myself missing some A'hole .... that left my life with no explanation :-)
god, i miss hearing ani---where's she been? she is amazing!
Just love this song, and love Ani. So cool!!!
So simple. So beautiful.
This is MY discovery of the year!!
this song expresses exactly how I feel.
Luv ani
Dear Anil,Stay the most decent of Cousins, among the best..you!
love
Talented and beautiful singer. Shame is about all I can say of the song.
Love
She's great, hits the point the way it sticks..
Always..
Love her
@Birdnerd67 the song is about wnating someone you caant have, not about being dumped or cheated on
ani anytime
the best part about this video is her smiling while she sings
damn that was SO cool when you could watch te whole show.. y´think it´s possible to get it back? or you post it on your site francoapple?
totally agree, also pink.
is it wrong that i wanna get it on to this song..
word
you are so deep.
I see you and I'm so perplexed
Pretty sure I want to marry this woman
Love her but video quality is so poor
I LOVE ANI!!! She inspired my own music... I try in every song I write and sing to instil as much emotion into it as she does her music... Just put my first videos on here thanks to her inspiration! I'd love feedback from Ani fans!!!!!! :)
~Lindsay Marie
It's in reference to the song
thats pure sex ^^^^ ^!!!!!
go on girl...your so important for so many folks! thanks for taking your road and thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
love´n light to u and all folks out there =)
After ending a relationship with a woman I loved to return to a woman I was married to it was requested by the first woman that I listen to this song. OK. I get it. Fuck me.
@gizmorain15 No...Lady GaGa looks like ANI!!! haha jk i know what you meant. But of course the wonderful Ani Difranco did come first. Justsayin'.
i jjust saw her a while ago and she had a lot of energy, put on a good show and everything, but she just looks ridiculous here
@scandia61 I wasn't trying to be an ass....I just think a person should understand the music they listen to.
"tell you the truth i prefer
the worst of you
too bad you had to have a better half
she's not really my type
but i think you two are forever
and i hate to say it but
you're perfect together"
Not too hard to understand.....listen to the fucking lyrics
Who am I? " God I miss Ani.... :(
ok...it's up there on my site...first read this ;)
francoapple multiply com/journal/item/18 (add the dots :p)
lisavdberg...you already can watch it ;)
I'm fairly certain the good musicians prefer to have their lyrics poetic-like in nature. I'm also very fairly certain that Ani is a poetic musician; therefore her songs are poetic which means that each listener gets or gives a DIFFERENT interpretation of the lyrics than another person. So please scandia, don't tell us what to think. We won't listen anyway. And by the way, stop being a snob.
henry
she brilliant. but her eyes looked bugged out. stoned?
@scandia61 Ok.........so your all butt hurt now cause you realized this song has nothing to do with your situation, thats understandable, but don't get mad at me. You might relate this song to that point in your life but you were far from "living this song". Just listen to the lyrics, there is no reading between the lines. BTW, if you didn't care you wouldn't have responded.............
es lesbiana?
hahah you = failfest 21st
.... who am I... can someone just tell me that? ...most poignant lines ever..
Ani makes the world OK. No matter how down I feel, listening to her lifts my spirits.
Yeah, this song is hitting home. Again.
such is life...
My mom used to play this song when I was three,and now I love this song!
I'm so glad i found this. This was my first Ani concert. I went to see Dylan. He was awful, but I walked away saying "Who was that girl that opened for him?" Thank you for 15 great years, Ani.
That happened to me in 2000 with Weezer and Savestheday..
I was like Savestheday! Wow.. who are those guys...
I love Ani, there's no other female artist like her, she's totally unique, her creativity is all on her own terms Not girl power but Raw Woman Power!!
If what you are going through is vulgar the only genuine way to express it is through vulgarity. I've been watching a lot of her live stuff lately and I'm so stricken by the fact that she actually experiences her songs as she's playing them. A lot of singer/songwriters do the same song 10 times and maybe a few times be outside of their own head while singing it. She seems to do it all the time.
Ani has a voice replete with invincible range and feeling. She is a great performer and why do we not see more of her likeness on TV?
TV is not made for the thinking person
I love you, Ani. Your music is a soundtrack for my life.
Best concert ever was Ani! The entire audience sang along.
Lol, I love how she half-laughs when she says that(: VVV
I was introduced to Ani's talent by a dear friend and fell in LOVE from jump I just feel that she sings from the heart and that's was makes a great artist for me.
yeah! greart show indeed!...this is from the tour she did opening for Bob Dylan...actually sometime ago you could watch the full show here
Each live version is a slightly different story told. I love every one.
To the person below who is ranting about best acoustic guitar players. Why so angry?
It is an opinion. Let it be.
I have seen a great many guitar players of all different styles and abilities. Many of them were sublimely wonderful for different reasons. In my opinion, when Ani is at her best, her guitar seems an extension of herself. At that moment, she was for me also, one of the greatest acoustic guitar players I have e
I love how she haves fun while singing this song. :)
This.. fits my situation! I love her so much!
lol yours and 99% of the world population ;P
Ohhhh I still see him a couple of times a week. It was hardest when we worked alongside each other though! Way too old for crushes, I really did love him. I could even see clearly when he was being a bit of a dick. Seven bloody years - singing along with Ani on the way home in the car reminding myself that our highly effective working relationship was the most important thing.
Ani helped a lot!
i first heard ani when i was 13....15 years later....still in luv with her!! SOOO glad i went to that concert 15 years ago... :)
I'm replying to a comment made 10 years ago. Ani is timeless.
woman, folk roots with occasional bluegrass roots, honest artful lyrics and so on, yes take the first away and you have what she is, an incredible shining artist in our time. Thanks for enriching my life with your music and thoughts.
This is the first Ani song I ever heard. I sat and listened through the entire album ("Dilate") in one shot, completely mesmerized by her lyrics, her voice, her music. I have been a fan ever since, and she always amazes me.
Thank you for posting this!!!
she doesnt just sing... she speaks from the heart. and the emotion that is involved is nothing like any artist out there. she is timeless & unforgettable.
Haven't heard this song in ages...brings back memories. :)
When does she sing it "in a random fashion" at all? It's a LYRIC and it fits into the MELODY.
I'm no fan of needless profanity, but in this case the "fuck you" is the perfect lyric for this song. She doesn't use that much profanity most of the time.
Oh well...you like her or not. No singer is going to touch every listener.
this song reminds me that its okay to be angry. and that someone treating me like shit doesn't is NOT OK
Sometimes profanity is the only way to truly describe something. She is speaking from the heart of a past situation that was important to her. The meaning of this song would be nothing without that word. Walk in her shoes before you judge.
it is so frustrating for a french Guy knowing I will probably never meet Ani nor see her on a stage ! so bad , but waitin', day after day ...
Stéphane voisin come to USA
I saw a couple of shows from this tour. I went more for Dylan than Ani, although I definitely was a fan of hers as well. But I must say, she really upstaged him. Maybe half or more of the crowd seemed to be hers to begin with, but in terms of quality, she really beat him by a good deal. (And I am a big Dylan fan.)
In October, I'll be going to maybe my 15th or 16 Ani show. Best 'opening act' I ever saw.
this is classic ani-the way people love her. she looks gorgeous!!! & i love how she has so much life in her eyes & sings with true feeling. lyrics are great-we all have been in that position-or know someone who has. she is truly unique.
Best concert ever was Ani! The entire audience sang along.
She looks in extacy to be singing, it's beautiful.
Stick and stones
May break my bones
But words will never hurt me...
Unless, of course, they're Ani's words
- ya ani don't we all think that we should be vaccinated against such "crimes" - when no editng can be done- sometimes- FU is all you say in self preservation..it helps with the pain.
still remember seeing this live...the interpreter on the stage had a blast with this one!!!
I'm fairly certain the good musicians prefer to have their lyrics poetic-like in nature. I'm also very fairly certain that Ani is a poetic musician; therefore her songs are poetic which means that each listener gets or gives a DIFFERENT interpretation of the lyrics than another person. So please scandia, don't tell us what to think. We won't listen anyway. And by the way, stop being a snob.
I'm fairly certain the good musicians prefer to have their lyrics poetic-like in nature. I'm also very fairly certain that Ani is a poetic musician; therefore her songs are poetic which means that each listener gets or gives a DIFFERENT interpretation of the lyrics than another person. So please scandia, don't tell us what to think. We won't listen anyway. And by the way, stop being a snob.
@scandia61 you and 37 other people have missed the meaning of this song. Its about meeting / knowing someone who is already with someone else, therefore being "untouchable". Nothing to do with being dumped or cheated on.
@justajumpingypsygirl I know what you mean there. It really sucks, but he should understand the situation and accept it for what it is. I
I have bigtime respect for Ani even though I'm not really a fan of her music.
@bbqBaconNinja
I doubt you're right, but even if you are, why is it so important to you to point it out?
Brilliant. Ani is amazing
she is an includable guitarist, and a amazing singer
@aramhampson If you put negativity out into the world. All you're ganna get it negativity back.
@Birdnerd67 this is bout the comment about ani difronco u kno she is a lesbian right
How can you compare Ani with Courtney Love? Thats blasphemy!