Patti Smith Reveals the Story Behind Her Most Successful Song and Performs Live With David Remnick

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  • Patti Smith-the artist, musician, and writer-reveals the story behind her hit song “Because the Night,” a collaboration with Bruce Springsteen. Then she performs this song with New Yorker editor David Remnick on guitar.
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    Patti Smith Reveals the Story Behind Her Most Successful Song and Performs Live With David Remnick
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  • @rebeccapayne5933
    @rebeccapayne5933 5 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    I met Patti when I worked at a club where she performed at a club in Chicago. She shyly asked for a cup of black coffee. After I gave it to her she said thank you and stepped back into the shadows quietly and just kind of disappeared. An hour later she was on stage and was amazing. I had met many very famous musicians but none were as humble as she. Many thanks for posting this!!

  • @hidilley
    @hidilley 8 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    I just adore her. So genuine, such a talented poet. Love this.

    • @alyorkie6
      @alyorkie6 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Thomas Headley. Also her take on Bobs' "Changing of the Guards" Patti's a true Artist, love her.

  • @Wuei108
    @Wuei108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Her music enriched my life and still does now.

  • @Sandy-zr5hs
    @Sandy-zr5hs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Still whenever I hear this song takes me right back to 1978, aged 14, playing the record over and over in my bedroom belting out every word....♥️

  • @davidparsons3432
    @davidparsons3432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love her....Patti is totally Patti...no pretensions.

  • @user-kj9lg7wq5h
    @user-kj9lg7wq5h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's sureal to know that the song that made her so successfull lay on just this tiny moment of a lover waiting for a phone call. It make me love the song even more.

  • @ambertucker3879
    @ambertucker3879 8 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    I love how she grins almost bashfully at the audience and Remneck between verses. An artist who truly cares about reaching her audience in a meaningful way, and still does so remarkably well!

    • @briankocheraabcdt4628
      @briankocheraabcdt4628 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amber Tucker Why is it when musicians age we say, she still does remarkably well - like Patti would be incapable of giving a Patti Smith performance due to age? Aging doesn't have to mean incapacitated.

    • @sarah_b_555
      @sarah_b_555 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Paula Polestar *meaningful

    • @seekingmyself5770
      @seekingmyself5770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sarah_b_555 You beat me to it - I hate it when people correct someone with an incorrect correction...

  • @jeffreykicia6534
    @jeffreykicia6534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This Artist is an absolute genius and soo Gifted, with not only her vocals but her wonderful lyrics and poems.

  • @phaedracollins2302
    @phaedracollins2302 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    She does this well...its lost none of its power over the years....immortal...

  • @tomhamilton5261
    @tomhamilton5261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Very talented lady. As powerful a song as ever-it will always be her song.

  • @DsB779
    @DsB779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Exceptional world class artist, seen her live and up close in an accoustic live session in Berlin recently celebrating 30years fall of the wall and important memories of her life. Unforgettable presence and voice. She is gold

  • @eireannkelly6791
    @eireannkelly6791 8 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    The whole album "Easter" is nothing short of brilliant

    • @stevek292
      @stevek292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Truer words have never been written. My favorite rock and roll album ever. I've listened to EASTER (literally) thousands of times. The ultimate rock record.

    • @rduquet
      @rduquet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I bought Easter when it came out! I still Love it and Patti and her band PSG. A lot of friends thru out my life never understood Patti and My Love for her since 1975, Not even my wife ,,, I don't know if Patti would ever read these comments here on You Tube, but I would like her to know we are still out here , LOVING her music in 2020!!!!!! Bob

    • @jimmyjoejeeter2366
      @jimmyjoejeeter2366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My favorite album of hers! I got to see her in concert when that album was out!

    • @gmar7836
      @gmar7836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bono likes too I read

  • @kevinblake7078
    @kevinblake7078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Love her soulful presence, Patti forever

  • @henryinflorida
    @henryinflorida 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    You gotta love this song and the way she sings with such passion.

  • @MrsCissyChen
    @MrsCissyChen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is so absolutely beautiful. Love Patti.

  • @Frankiarmz
    @Frankiarmz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We are all very glad he made you wait for that call ❤️

  • @skitsmaxn
    @skitsmaxn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Such an inspiring female artist!!!! True to the core and free as a bird!!!

  • @julianjules6698
    @julianjules6698 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Patti Smith - brilliant, talented and modestly amazing.

  • @fernandaguerra6933
    @fernandaguerra6933 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great story and such a wonderful performance. Love so much Patti, her voice, her tenderness and her powerful artistic soul.

  • @fossie32
    @fossie32 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great to hear the story behind the song and to see Patti performing so well

  • @funkpois3704
    @funkpois3704 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Patti we love you !! A real free spirit!!

  • @carlopineda9081
    @carlopineda9081 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a beautiful soul she is. Took a good song to new heights and owned it. This coming from a Bruce fan!

  • @BlueButterfly7777
    @BlueButterfly7777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just beautiful. Thank GOD for Patti!

  • @joshuacarton391
    @joshuacarton391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I fricken LOVE this song. The lyrics the melody, the key and Patti Smith singing ❤

  • @byHexted
    @byHexted 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wow she still sounds awesome at this age

  • @MABFABEST
    @MABFABEST 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am a longtime lover of Patti Smith, her music, poetry, nonfiction and all-around fabulousness. I so appreciate the way she participates in the world!! Great job David Remnick on accompanying Patti on “Because The Night.” 💖

  • @HamCubes
    @HamCubes 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    She sounds fantastic! Her voice is lovely and so powerful doesn't even need that microphone. Brava!

    • @katperson1955
      @katperson1955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In some ways, she has gotten better.

    • @HamCubes
      @HamCubes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@katperson1955 I agree. She is such an authentically humble, though terrifically talented artist!

  • @TikaPants
    @TikaPants 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    WOW!!! A freakin' legend!!! Love her so much!!!

  • @mattbenzing
    @mattbenzing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am one of those Springsteen fanatics…but I have to admit that Patti took this song to a place Bruce couldn’t reach.

  • @donniemoder1466
    @donniemoder1466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    David Remnick, wow.

  • @pauld727
    @pauld727 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Amazing! Just amazing. I love you Patti!

  • @ernest6261
    @ernest6261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Patti!! I was introduced to your album Easter in 78 when I was a senior in highschool!! I fell in love with it!! I was lucky enough to find the music book years later and play many of the songs on my Baby Grand!! Much Peace & Love

  • @KP-ej7gc
    @KP-ej7gc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She killed it.

  • @cyndykated358
    @cyndykated358 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just saw her! December 2022..in Beverly Hills..she gave a talk on her new book…The Book of Days…photographs…and she sang..it was great.

    • @cyndykated358
      @cyndykated358 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She did end with this ❤❤

  • @petejones879
    @petejones879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have since the the 70s and always will be in total awe of patties amazing talent and unique voice... Its a never ending love affair.. I hope pattie lives forever.. And even that won't be long enough for the world to enjoy her immensnes

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp7742 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    *"Because The Night"* is perhaps the best song I've listened to from *Easter*.

  • @NamrataD-uv4dw
    @NamrataD-uv4dw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    One heck of an artwork she herself is.

  • @MsSusie110
    @MsSusie110 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love this! Her lyrics are so so poetic.

  • @ZeljkoCrni
    @ZeljkoCrni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a voice...just incredible....

  • @calamitybabs162
    @calamitybabs162 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love, love, LOVE this great woman! She's still adorable!

  • @mskarianny
    @mskarianny 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    God I love this song. She is truly a muse❤️

  • @Gildete257
    @Gildete257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's so incredibly gifted. Wonderful performance

  • @1JOANIE100
    @1JOANIE100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One thing I find amazing is there is little to no reverb on her mic. Rare to never do you hear singers not using good amounts of reverb. It enhances their voices. Patti doesn’t need any help at all!!!!

  • @petejones879
    @petejones879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still sounding absolutely amazing

  • @tornadoalimary
    @tornadoalimary 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Patti Smith you Rock

  • @sartainja
    @sartainja 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent song that will stand the test of time.

  • @teresadragstream8648
    @teresadragstream8648 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Patti, your humility is light.

  • @evelitalian
    @evelitalian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She hasn't missed a beat! sounds good just like she first sang it!

  • @mikemerrill4073
    @mikemerrill4073 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love this version

  • @hatibmuhamad585
    @hatibmuhamad585 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    oh my goodness
    too amazing
    I keep on repeat the song in this video

  • @T6Ber62
    @T6Ber62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a lady. Imagine how many like her are not allowed to speak their minds in so many cultures. That is a true crime against humanity.

  • @PianoMatronNeeNee
    @PianoMatronNeeNee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She’s amazing ❤.

  • @lindalowry1513
    @lindalowry1513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this woman still amazing .

  • @thomasdearment3214
    @thomasdearment3214 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved her and her music

  • @adyfall8319
    @adyfall8319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I discorred that amazing singer two days ago! She's just brilliant! i like people when they natural, when they're just themselves

  • @alias3660
    @alias3660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aw. I wish the audience sang along more! Still love Patti.

  • @roberthoule9693
    @roberthoule9693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The most beautiful woman on the planet earth. The night's not the only time that belongs to love. All day and night is good time to love...

  • @missymissymiss5192
    @missymissymiss5192 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She sounds great.

  • @marialuisa4227
    @marialuisa4227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love when she sings Oh Holly Night, So amazing

  • @paulharvey2396
    @paulharvey2396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow thank you Patti wow what a poem for God God bless you amen

  • @alessandroyuriAlegrette
    @alessandroyuriAlegrette 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Powerfull woman. She's a really genius!

  • @pauld727
    @pauld727 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love you Patti!!

  • @carlosdyer5868
    @carlosdyer5868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is still fantastic !

  • @irisseer2773
    @irisseer2773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Anybody else want to know why Fred didn't call until midnight?😅

  • @camarasaurus1
    @camarasaurus1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gracious , understated ..... I enjoyed every second of it !

  • @margerycummings8158
    @margerycummings8158 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful talented funny woman, love her x

  • @bigrickrn63
    @bigrickrn63 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love my Patti!

  • @LetsGoMetsGo33
    @LetsGoMetsGo33 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    She still sounds good.

  • @GuitareSansBlaBla
    @GuitareSansBlaBla ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an artist

  • @janettomlinson6456
    @janettomlinson6456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful patti!

  • @JasonChannell
    @JasonChannell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's very sweet

  • @sa65cn1
    @sa65cn1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She is so real.

  • @tettazwo9865
    @tettazwo9865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Patti Smith is one of the greatest!

  • @TwistedSisterHaratiofales
    @TwistedSisterHaratiofales 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow Her voice is still amazing. Some one should write her something else that would fit that style and her voice.

  • @alexreg78
    @alexreg78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When Soul Talk
    Voice Sound Same
    Forever

  • @Wuei108
    @Wuei108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have i doubt when i´m alone. Love is a ring the telephone. - i was just writing the words when she explained what they ment.

  • @bradtudor8031
    @bradtudor8031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s brilliant

  • @johnreskusich2324
    @johnreskusich2324 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so good.

  • @davidlanham99
    @davidlanham99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rock n roll lady.

  • @tashaa9617
    @tashaa9617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Patti is all magic

  • @user-bq4cq5jv9b
    @user-bq4cq5jv9b 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just great. Patti at herself

  • @RavenMadd9
    @RavenMadd9 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    mother of inspiration ,,,,,,

  • @marilyndresser2377
    @marilyndresser2377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bono called it perfect...he said he’d wish he wrote it.... it’s perfect....never fails .....

  • @voland20122012
    @voland20122012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SUPER!!!

  • @marilyndresser2377
    @marilyndresser2377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bono said it was perfect ..... it’s perfect.....
    never fails......

  • @mayTK
    @mayTK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awwwnnn sweet~~~

  • @CPSJSMSUUMUGA
    @CPSJSMSUUMUGA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cool story, and a classic song. I first heard it when Patti opened for the Rolling Stones in the Spring of 78. (They were playing stadiums, but played a couple of shows in small venues. This was at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, which holds about 4,900). My reaction was, *WOW*, what a great song.
    I don't believe Bruce ever released a studio version of Because the Night, but he played it at many of the 1978 "Darkness on the Edge of Town" tour shows, and plays it occasionally, still. I first experienced it, coincidentally, at his show at the same Fox Theater on September 30. I also heard it at Winterland in San Francisco on December 15, 1978, with about 5,000 others who were packed in. I'd say the song was well received, but judge for yourself (I'd suggest turning it up).
    th-cam.com/video/MuIzWgWN2d0/w-d-xo.html
    By the way, that's Bruce playing lead.

  • @sxnico
    @sxnico 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE PATTI!!!

  • @amherst88
    @amherst88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still a groundbreaker . . . people will only know in about a hundred years what she laid open during her/our lifetime . . .

  • @skitsmaxn
    @skitsmaxn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟2020!!!

  • @v8driver332
    @v8driver332 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @net60man
    @net60man 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Woman you worth listen too

  • @gregoryvanderpas4176
    @gregoryvanderpas4176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great song, she also co-wrote about six songs with Blue Oyster Cult back when she was dating Allen Lanier.

  • @jamiestarr5800
    @jamiestarr5800 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    💗

  • @CyndyNeg
    @CyndyNeg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    her and johnette napolitano...genius...

    • @CyndyNeg
      @CyndyNeg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i love that story! i remember running home...hoping the red light on the answering machine was on...my heart dropped when it wasn't....lol

  • @s.baumard8161
    @s.baumard8161 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @luiz90s
    @luiz90s 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    5:39 sweeties, let me just tell you... if this was here in brazil... and she did that very move as if saying "sing with me"... oh honey...

  • @katperson1955
    @katperson1955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love her music, but this one is my favorite, well maybe tied with “I’m Dancing Barefoot”.

  • @carlosdyer5868
    @carlosdyer5868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That audience is about as enthusiastic as a tub of ice cubes.

  • @juniorjohnson9509
    @juniorjohnson9509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Others have covered this song very nicely, but Patti is still the best.

    • @enricovankeeken9503
      @enricovankeeken9503 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      !It's HER Song?

    • @juniorjohnson9509
      @juniorjohnson9509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enricovankeeken9503 Springsteen wrote it with her, so yes, it is her song.