Melissa Ethridge & KD Lang performed the song You Can Sleep together in Lifebeat's The Beat Goes On concert - 1994. www.lifebeat.org / lifebeat / lifebeat
Two consumate artists, Melissa takes lead and KD (with a powerful voice) knows to pull back on the throttle and blend beautifully, This is what talent and music is about.
These two women are exemplary human beings. They both deserved so much more from the world population than what they got. Merely because of who they were born to be. The short sighted, bigoted, scared of the unknown, ignorant people that condemned them for who they are, should be forever ashamed of themselves. Love them both!!
Katy Lang her voice really moved me. Melissa she gave and gave. Both are legends in their own rights. Together on stage just highlights both of their integrity. Ladies like this are far and few ,,thank you for shining your light on us!
Its 2020 and as I'm listening to 2 great women sing, I'm wondering why they are not on the radio that much. This is pure talent, 2 voices, 1 guitar. No dancers, no lights flashing, no skimpy outfits, no auto tune bullshit. We need more of them on the radio!! Today's so called musical talent is not even close to these 2.
My mother was a homophobe her entire life until she discovered kd lang. She heard her sing, and was shocked when she saw a live performance in the 90's and could put a face with the voice. It took a couple of years before she stopped the hateful references to the gay community, but she eventually came around, and by the time she died, was openly praising kd without any mention of her orientation. Thank you, kd, for changing my mother's mind before it was too late.
+writerten Thanks for posting such a positive story. It makes me wonder about the source of hatred, fear and phobia. Why are some so intolerant while others are so tolerant.? Anyway, glad your mom had a change of heart and kudos to her for changing and to you for telling the story.
We gays hurts,feel pain and love God made str8s and gays and God only looks in your heart not if your str8 or gay but looks for love and caring for others and with God only ask from you is love for others as you love yourself and a prayers to say THANK YOU GOD AND I LOVE YOU!!
Been awhile since I’ve seen this video. Glad to come across it again now that I’m classified as “elderly”. Takes me back to the younger me. She’s still there, even in this old, failing body.
Canada advanced worldwide because of Ms K.D. Lang. I may be a bit biased as a great Canadian in my own right but this citizen deserves recognition! K.D. is a national treasure.
I stumbled on this video and can't stop watching. Two voices blending perfectly, two beautiful women, it makes you laugh with joy at the beginning, then pulls you into that raw message, "I don't want to be alone . . .baby, you can sleep while I drive." I've never seen anything quite like it
Kd allows Melissa to do her thing !!!! Kd is sooooo much more of a powerhouse..... but she does not overpower her.... spectacular !!! Beautiful !! ❤ Spectacular duo !! 🎉
When I hear a song like this, it takes me back to when I was young & beautiful & healthy, & I dance. Music, if done right, becomes the snapshots of our life, & this song is just one of many in my photo album.
love this performance - love the sound and the jocularity - one thing I consistently notice is kd is always so respectful of the artist she is performing with - she watches them intently and modifies her performance accordingly - it is clear she is there for them - to enhance their performance, and doesn't get carried away with her own powerful voice - of course that is a professional - but more than that kd is very respectful of others consistently! love her! love Melissa!
I saw that too! kd could easily overpower pretty much any singer, but she's such an amazing, respectful collaborator. You can tell she just reveres ME, as we all should. :-)
Melissa Etheridge has such a powerful voice, she does the same thing when she’s singing with someone with a less powerful voice. It’a cool to see these two powerhouses performing together.
Saw Melissa and kd perform this 2/28/94 at Irving Plaza in NYC when Melissa had a secret show, billed as “The Ridge”. It was an encore, and the audience went absolutely bonkers when kd came out! Amazing night!!!
Not many singers could hold the stage with kd when she brings in the full power of her voice; Melissa did it with grace and beauty. I was mesmerized. This is how it's done, folks. It doesn't get any better than this.
Marian Ware, “It doesn’t get any better than this.” I loved this. It could’ve gotten better,...but only if I’d been there, in person, for that one performance. Even better, if I got to see their entire “concert”, from that night.
You can not ever top this! My favourite and most talented singers/musicians in one perfomance! Coming out as gay in the 1990's... these amazing women were trailblazers and very influential! Thank you for being there and standing up for the 🏳️🌈-community! It meant the world to me back then (30 years ago...🫣) and it still does! Listening to your musis my safe and happy place! 😌
I fell in love with KD the first time I heard her sing! When the guy I was seeing told me KD was a woman(laughing @me) I said "and your point is" he stopped laughing and walked out never heard from him after that. And I'm glad cuz I found the rite man about a year an half later! Thanks KD
Ditto. I've seen her live 5 times. My brother is disgusted by her because she doesn't look like a 'real woman'. I told him there's more woman in her than in most of us and told him never to say another word about her in my presence. He came over one day when I had her playing and commented on what a great voice that woman had. I told him it was K.D. He went red and changed the subject. lol.
@@lestki I'm a hardcore alpha-male as in welder-ironworker. I don't like to hang out with guys if I can help it, I only want to be with women. He's wrong about kd Lang and other lesbian singers, I love to watch her and hear her sing. I saw her on her first appearances on the Johnny Carson show around 1986 - 87 and knew she was gay by her hair and the other women talking at my house. The women at the house were from Alberta and knew who she was. Were all Canadians. I thought her singing was great enough to tape it on VHS and have it transferred to digital. Some of the songs are not on TH-cam.
I'm a straight married woman, but these are hands down the most beautiful voices to ever exist. I am in awe of their gift, their beauty and I would give just about anything to hear either one of them live. 🏳️🌈🌈
@@suave-rider - I would tend to agree... if people didn't make such a point of their sexuality these days. I mean, hell... I grew up with Elton John, Freddie Mercury, and a whole host of folks that, although most people knew their particular preferences, nobody made an issue of it when it came to the music they produced. Especially not THEM. But these days, the whole sexuality thing seems to come first, like it's THAT which somehow gives them credibility and self-worth. ( and don't even get me started on the whole "gender/personal pronouns nonsense. ) ...and it's utterly fucking ridiculous. The same as it is for people like you to call someone else out for speaking their mind while doing the same yourself. So I ask you... where's your respect for other people? Because I'm certainly not seeing it here.
@@suave-rider - And I'm saying that it's no different than anyone else making a point that they ARE NOT a "breeder", like it actually matters, or somehow makes them something more than those who are. There's nothing rhetorical about it. So go rest yourself. You no doubt need it, since you seem to think you know me. lol ( As far as I know THIS is the second time I've spoken to you, so where did you get the "again" from? )
I'm queer and I get what Holli meant. People thought that there's a box or a wall that clearly separates people into straight vs gay but in fact there's no such clear-cut boundaries.
My mother was a christian all of her life and raised me to be.and when i came out to her i was surprised she didnt get bent out of shape she accepted it very well.she loved me unconditionally.and loved the one i was with.for i was married to a man and had kids but very un happy .i thought thats what i was supposed to do as a christian get married and have kids dont get me wrong i dont regret having my kids .i just wasnt happy with a man.it wasnt me .iwas being what i thuoght everyone wamted me to do.i believe be who you are no matter what others think.and be true to yourself and be happy.
No disrespect meant, but I get tired of hearing people assume all Christians are assholes who don't have any compassion. What bullshit. Your Mother loves you and as a Christian, a real Christian, she understood that as a Christian she needed to see you as who you really are. Amen
I must be getting old…I'd rather stay home on a Friday night & watch some great singers performing on TH-cam. I listen to some of today's performers…but I'm glad to be able to watch/listen to classic video performances. Thank You for sharing this video!:)
K.d. Lang doesn’t need a microphone her voice is so powerful that she constantly has her microphone at least a foot from her mouth. I could just imagine her singing solo in an opera.love it
I give Ethridge credit because she recognized the voice of Lang and the possibility of playing with it. Orbison realized it too. Cohen acknowledged the voice, but wasn't up to a duet. Lang, whether she chose to perform in her pyjamas or her bathrobe, takes music or songs to levels their writers hadn't imagined possible.
FirstUsedBooks oh those golden tonsils of kd Lang. The most stunning heart moving voice of this century. I never got to hear her sing with Roy. But once I hear her, the songs stay in my head.
Love, just love this both, I've seen Melissa Ethredge at the Woodlands Pavilion back in the 90's but sur wished I could have witnessed the both of them!! K D. Lane and Melissa Ethredge. Wow ! Beautiful together. Family sending blessings to the both of you.
LOVE this vid, this song, the 2 women singing it, their obvious friendship, their harmony. I've noticed before k.d.s natural physical response to the music, it just flows in, through, around and out - love that about her, even more obvious when she is singing with another. Both women are very strong, talented, giving - the world is a better place for them.
kd lang and Melissa Etheridge are QUEENS! Iconic voices of the 90s, iconic voices of the gays and lesbians! Strong, sexy, sensual, romantic and amazingly unique!
I remember seeing KD Lang on some late night show with 2 Long braids and glasses. I would have never pictured that mousy girl in a long broom skirt becoming the powerhouse she became. She is so confident now.
All the years of suffering being a gay person....that is a sad thing they had to endure...look how beautiful these women are...and now see that some of the most talented artists are gay...( I am not gay...just saying...everyone deserves RESPECT)
Thank you, it was and still for some is a hard life😪 But by our coming out and saying hello, let me answer your questions and do away the lies haters makeup in their sick minds.
Why do straight people always feel the need to say "I'm not gay" when they're commenting on the performance of a gay musician or actor? Can't we just appreciate them without feeling defensive? What does it matter?
@@Merrida100 Its not all straight people because when they don't say it you don't know they are straight. I agree however all anyone has to say is that a particular artist or performer moves them and makes a connection with them. I have been lucky enough to see kd live and she has reduced me to tears with the emotion she puts in each song.
I'm a lesbian and have LOVED KD and have LOVED them both for their voices and especially love Melissa's ability of writing her own music!! Very talented women!! I would love to see them Make a CD together!!!
My favorite Melissa song! I've sung it at karaoke. Afterwards a gal who sings lead in a band in her 60's says "where do you find these songs?". Dumbfounded! All I could say was, It's Melissa!
Linda L. I’m with you! I absolutely hate coming to this party 🎉 late! I’m a dollar short and too many years late. This is embarrassing!!!!!!!!!! Thank You 🙏 K.D.
I'm 4 years behind you; ditto the sentiment 😂 I'm so jealous of those who were alive during that live show cuz I wasn't born yet at that point. These two are such legends.
I love the way Melissa skips up to the stage. What a fabulous duet. Two great voices on o e great song!!! How much enjoyment we need right now. Keep us smiling & happy ladies.
I love the two of them together. They feed off of each other's energy, and it becomes so powerful. They seem to be incredible friends, and the fact that they kiss at the end just because and they joke about how they've never been rumored together is so sweet and heartwarming.
I have been a long time fan of Melissa Ethridge and have always loved KD Lang. This is just incredible music. Thank you girls for your incredible gifts.
I was scared when my daughter came out to me but when I went to church and father told me God doesn't make junk I have got been a loving supportive mother of the Gay community and I couldn't be prouder of her!
Thank you for talking about it Keryl. My mom was not too comfortable with it either when it first all came to light. My mom's only imperfection is being humane. My dad accepted it easier, probably because his sister was gay too. But over time, she sees that, this is just my way. I'm so grateful to have my mom accept me and my partner. No one could deny my true love as anything less than perfect. She's a testament to heaven on earth. My mom loves her, trust her judgement and contribution to our family. My mom is the best ever ! And you are too Keryl :-) Thank you, You are beautiful !
1st book.... My mother was worried about my soul too & we have to have many conversations. My Mother raised us in The Southern Baptist church. Our talks started in 1984. She could have heard it many places but she heard it in Church making it that much clearer. How can you ever expect to be understood if you don't know how yourself to understand?
These two fabulously talented woman blend so well that you have to really really really listen close to hear that there are two voices blending seamlessly together.
scott roby absolutely! !! Man their vocals!! Who can do thst today??? Very sad!!!...singing before this era had emotion power heart and teal vocals!! Everything sounds thr same!! Its lazy and no effort! !! Im so saddened seeing and hearing it!!
That's because there is only one voice. k d gave Melissa the floor because she sort of took it! Melissa needed it so k d allowed her to have it! Not just because she's kind but because she doesn't need the recognition like Melissa does, who is much more aggressive. I don't say this in an offensive way...just being honest and realistic. Scott, your remark makes much more sense than a lot of others which I call "wish fulfillment."
I don't give a shit whether Lang or Ethridge are gay. They could be straight as a flagpole for all the difference it would make to me. Just happens that here they have harmonized in a wonderful way, and I can't help loving the way they do this song. I haven't heard anyone do it better.
It matters to those of us that are, especially it mattered at the time. Cause it just so happens these songs speak to us in a way that straight peoples' didn't always do at the time, even if anyone might well relate. We didn't have these songs when *I* was a kid but I remember being in high school and my girlfriend and I relating to a lot of Springsteen about it. It would have mattered more if that song was on the radio then, too, but I still think of that a lot. Gay *guys* have all that disco and dance music they call 'gay culture,' .....us gals don't have so much and it's not even *about* 'this is issues music,' (cause it isn't.) Some things are just particularly precious and I don't mind saying nostalgic.
All I could hear was Melissa ; I could barely figure out when KD was "harmonizing"......it was really low. She did not want to steal any thunder from her friend.
@@linanicolia1363 That's the way too she sang with Orbison on his song Crying. I think it's called coloratura. You don't know that you can hear her, but she is there, and in fact she is moving the melody. This is but a part of Lang's brilliance as a singer. I hope one day, perhaps before she dies, she will be recognized for her amazing talent. If you've got some time, take a listen to this particular version of Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" th-cam.com/video/P_NpxTWbovE/w-d-xo.html not that it shows her background, but rather the reverse.
This is the 2nd best harmony I have ever heard. I had to listen to this 3 times before I could actually hear the difference between KD's & Melissa's voices. The crescendo they hit gives me the chills every time. Fabulous, Ladies, Multi Brava! (The best harmony I ever heard was an acapella spiritual sung by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, & Emmylou Harris. I was crying buckets by the time they were finished.)
OUTSTANDING!!!!! I never was a big fan of KD Lang, this live performance with Melissa changed my entire perspective of her talent!! Their voices BLEND so well, they sound as ONE!!!! ♥♥
Two consumate artists, Melissa takes lead and KD (with a powerful voice) knows to pull back on the throttle and blend beautifully, This is what talent and music is about.
They need to make a whole album! Who agrees? So fantastic!
It would be wonderful if they made an album it would be brilliant two great singers
100%
I would buy it in a heartbeat.
I agree 100%!
These two women are exemplary human beings. They both deserved so much more from the world population than what they got. Merely because of who they were born to be. The short sighted, bigoted, scared of the unknown, ignorant people that condemned them for who they are, should be forever ashamed of themselves. Love them both!!
Katy Lang her voice really moved me. Melissa she gave and gave. Both are legends in their own rights. Together on stage just highlights both of their integrity. Ladies like this are far and few ,,thank you for shining your light on us!
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Goosebumps galore! Yummy 😉
Well said, they were made to pay for being declared LESBIANS, what’s wrong with that?
Whoever witnessed this Song in Person...be blessed forever 🌹💖💜💐
Its 2020 and as I'm listening to 2 great women sing, I'm wondering why they are not on the radio that much. This is pure talent, 2 voices, 1 guitar. No dancers, no lights flashing, no skimpy outfits, no auto tune bullshit. We need more of them on the radio!! Today's so called musical talent is not even close to these 2.
Agreed!
It was the reason Sarah Mclaughlin did Lilith fair. Corporate owned radio doesn't support independent woman
Well said.
I totally agree shameful
I’ve loved KD Liang’s voice since she first appeared on TV. She is a rare gem of a singer. I’m 83, so I’ve been following her for a while.
My mother was a homophobe her entire life until she discovered kd lang. She heard her sing, and was shocked when she saw a live performance in the 90's and could put a face with the voice. It took a couple of years before she stopped the hateful references to the gay community, but she eventually came around, and by the time she died, was openly praising kd without any mention of her orientation. Thank you, kd, for changing my mother's mind before it was too late.
+writerten wow! :)
+writerten Thanks for posting such a positive story. It makes me wonder about the source of hatred, fear and phobia. Why are some so intolerant while others are so tolerant.? Anyway, glad your mom had a change of heart and kudos to her for changing and to you for telling the story.
I think K. D Lang is loved by any kind of people: male, female , or others----- She is K D Lang - That's enough! A human wonderful being
We gays hurts,feel pain and love God made str8s and gays and God only looks in your heart not if your str8 or gay but looks for love and caring for others and with God only ask from you is love for others as you love yourself and a prayers to say THANK YOU GOD AND I LOVE YOU!!
That is a beautiful story. KD transcends all.
The electricity between them is WOW!!! Magic! I felt it! Wish they had done more music together! Love this!
56 people don't know talent when they hear it. Bless their hearts.
Been awhile since I’ve seen this video. Glad to come across it again now that I’m classified as “elderly”. Takes me back to the younger me. She’s still there, even in this old, failing body.
Me too
They are both so awesome ❤❤... I just tried my new air buds and they are so nice that I searched this duet immediately 🎉
Hey there dear Kate
78 y. o. here and I feel the same about
K.D. Lang...ORGASMIC❤ 🎉 😜
Canada advanced worldwide because of Ms K.D. Lang. I may be a bit biased as a great Canadian in my own right but this citizen deserves recognition! K.D. is a national treasure.
American, so not biased, and KD has one of the best voices ever. Melissa too!
Love her!
I stumbled on this video and can't stop watching. Two voices blending perfectly, two beautiful women, it makes you laugh with joy at the beginning, then pulls you into that raw message, "I don't want to be alone . . .baby, you can sleep while I drive." I've never seen anything quite like it
Nor Can I stop watching it 🧡🧡
I'm the same memorised
Love this
October 2024 and I’m 78. I’d like to sleep while kd drives......🌈🎶💜👋🏻
Kd allows Melissa to do her thing !!!! Kd is sooooo much more of a powerhouse..... but she does not overpower her.... spectacular !!! Beautiful !! ❤ Spectacular duo !! 🎉
God, how young and beautiful they both were!
1994 seems like yesterday. I was young and beautiful too, then.
Ha! The golden years
Beauty never fades with time when it's real.
And today we're just beautiful...😘😘
When I hear a song like this, it takes me back to when I was young & beautiful & healthy, & I dance. Music, if done right, becomes the snapshots of our life, & this song is just one of many in my photo album.
Still are
love this performance - love the sound and the jocularity - one thing I consistently notice is kd is always so respectful of the artist she is performing with - she watches them intently and modifies her performance accordingly - it is clear she is there for them - to enhance their performance, and doesn't get carried away with her own powerful voice - of course that is a professional - but more than that kd is very respectful of others consistently! love her! love Melissa!
I saw that too! kd could easily overpower pretty much any singer, but she's such an amazing, respectful collaborator. You can tell she just reveres ME, as we all should. :-)
Melissa Etheridge has such a powerful voice, she does the same thing when she’s singing with someone with a less powerful voice. It’a cool to see these two powerhouses performing together.
Yes.
SpectacUlar*
Two spectacular women full of class.
WOW! Two of the most powerful female singers on the planet. What a joy to hear them connecting.
KD Lang is a Canadian treasure. I love her voice.
Jenny klarke she absolutely is
Love kd regards from England x
Love K D lang from Ireland
Love k d lang, from the Netherlands x
Saw Melissa and kd perform this 2/28/94 at Irving Plaza in NYC when Melissa had a secret show, billed as “The Ridge”. It was an encore, and the audience went absolutely bonkers when kd came out! Amazing night!!!
That's awesome!
Not many singers could hold the stage with kd when she brings in the full power of her voice; Melissa did it with grace and beauty. I was mesmerized. This is how it's done, folks. It doesn't get any better than this.
Marian Ware so amazing! Their voices!!
Marian Ware KD is pure class. Humble yet powerful! Encore!
Marian Ware, “It doesn’t get any better than this.” I loved this. It could’ve gotten better,...but only if I’d been there, in person, for that one performance. Even better, if I got to see their entire “concert”, from that night.
It's the harmony KD mentioned at its best. KD knows Melissa is the lead here...pure class and talent.
AGREED
You can not ever top this! My favourite and most talented singers/musicians in one perfomance! Coming out as gay in the 1990's... these amazing women were trailblazers and very influential! Thank you for being there and standing up for the 🏳️🌈-community! It meant the world to me back then (30 years ago...🫣) and it still does! Listening to your musis my safe and happy place! 😌
❤
I fell in love with KD the first time I heard her sing!
When the guy I was seeing told me KD was a woman(laughing @me) I said "and your point is" he stopped laughing and walked out never heard from him after that. And I'm glad cuz I found the rite man about a year an half later! Thanks KD
Ditto. I've seen her live 5 times. My brother is disgusted by her because she doesn't look like a 'real woman'. I told him there's more woman in her than in most of us and told him never to say another word about her in my presence. He came over one day when I had her playing and commented on what a great voice that woman had. I told him it was K.D. He went red and changed the subject. lol.
I love kd so much my family thought I was gay? cos I always play her cds
@@lestki I'm a hardcore alpha-male as in welder-ironworker. I don't like to hang out with guys if I can help it, I only want to be with women. He's wrong about kd Lang and other lesbian singers, I love to watch her and hear her sing. I saw her on her first appearances on the Johnny Carson show around 1986 - 87 and knew she was gay by her hair and the other women talking at my house. The women at the house were from Alberta and knew who she was. Were all Canadians. I thought her singing was great enough to tape it on VHS and have it transferred to digital. Some of the songs are not on TH-cam.
I'm a straight married woman, but these are hands down the most beautiful voices to ever exist. I am in awe of their gift, their beauty and I would give just about anything to hear either one of them live. 🏳️🌈🌈
that's pretty unnecessary bringing their sexuality into it. Woman you have a LONG way to go to respect people as people and not their sex life.
@@suave-rider - I would tend to agree... if people didn't make such a point of their sexuality these days.
I mean, hell... I grew up with Elton John, Freddie Mercury, and a whole host of folks that, although most people knew their particular preferences, nobody made an issue of it when it came to the music they produced.
Especially not THEM.
But these days, the whole sexuality thing seems to come first, like it's THAT which somehow gives them credibility and self-worth. ( and don't even get me started on the whole "gender/personal pronouns nonsense. )
...and it's utterly fucking ridiculous. The same as it is for people like you to call someone else out for speaking their mind while doing the same yourself.
So I ask you... where's your respect for other people? Because I'm certainly not seeing it here.
@@guarddog318 you are typing in rhetorical circles again. Holli not only had to disclose she is a breeder but also a married one. I rest your case.
@@suave-rider - And I'm saying that it's no different than anyone else making a point that they ARE NOT a "breeder", like it actually matters, or somehow makes them something more than those who are.
There's nothing rhetorical about it.
So go rest yourself. You no doubt need it, since you seem to think you know me. lol
( As far as I know THIS is the second time I've spoken to you, so where did you get the "again" from? )
I'm queer and I get what Holli meant. People thought that there's a box or a wall that clearly separates people into straight vs gay but in fact there's no such clear-cut boundaries.
No one can sing like KD NOBODY !!!!!!
Wow, Mellissa's strumming a 12 string guitar. I'm even more impressed here.
A beautiful combinaton of Melissa's smoky voice and KD's velvety voice.
...n then that kiss... beautiful
Yes!
This brought me to tears , I forgot how beautiful this was. Perfect harmonization , two amazing artists❤️
My mother was a christian all of her life and raised me to be.and when i came out to her i was surprised she didnt get bent out of shape she accepted it very well.she loved me unconditionally.and loved the one i was with.for i was married to a man and had kids but very un happy .i thought thats what i was supposed to do as a christian get married and have kids dont get me wrong i dont regret having my kids .i just wasnt happy with a man.it wasnt me .iwas being what i thuoght everyone wamted me to do.i believe be who you are no matter what others think.and be true to yourself and be happy.
I am so glad you found your way out out of the trap and had your mother's support in doing so.
Thank you so much for sharing this and that you found a way to pursue your happiness.
No disrespect meant, but I get tired of hearing people assume all Christians are assholes who don't have any compassion. What bullshit. Your Mother loves you and as a Christian, a real Christian, she understood that as a Christian she needed to see you as who you really are. Amen
For the life of me I cannot understand how anyone could not appreciate the talent on display here, I can only assume those 62 people are deaf.
Mimi Gray . So sad . Listen. Just listen to understand. Peace to all
Love it! ❤Been a fan of Melissa and kd’s for years. They should’ve made a collaborative album together!
I must be getting old…I'd rather stay home on a Friday night & watch some great singers performing on TH-cam. I listen to some of today's performers…but I'm glad to be able to watch/listen to classic video performances. Thank You for sharing this video!:)
The same here thank you so much for posting
I'm in too xx
K.d. Lang doesn’t need a microphone her voice is so powerful that she constantly has her microphone at least a foot from her mouth.
I could just imagine her singing solo in an opera.love it
This was the sweetest duet when I saw it the first time, and it's just as sweet all this time later. Ladies, you sure sounded great together.
I give Ethridge credit because she recognized the voice of Lang and the possibility of playing with it. Orbison realized it too. Cohen acknowledged the voice, but wasn't up to a duet. Lang, whether she chose to perform in her pyjamas or her bathrobe, takes music or songs to levels their writers hadn't imagined possible.
yes...yes!
We must not leave out Mr. Tony Bennett - if anything, his work with Lang was some of the best he has ever done.
I am so thankful for the gift of hearing!
@@KristineMaitland I thought for a long time that she did only country. She does the old standard torch songs to perfection! Her range is wonderful!
FirstUsedBooks oh those golden tonsils of kd Lang. The most stunning heart moving voice of this century. I never got to hear her sing with Roy. But once I hear her, the songs stay in my head.
Beautiful, I think KD is so underrated. Her voice is so strong but she harmonises so well.
saw kd in concert she's amazing
These beautiful women. EXCEPTIONAL vocalists .
2 talented and beautiful women doing one of melissa's beautiful song. The kiss at the end made is special.
I always thought there should be more KD and Melissa singing together! Much more. Powerhouses!
Love, just love this both, I've seen Melissa Ethredge at the Woodlands Pavilion back in the 90's but sur wished I could have witnessed the both of them!! K D. Lane and Melissa Ethredge. Wow ! Beautiful together.
Family sending blessings to the both of you.
LOVE this vid, this song, the 2 women singing it, their obvious friendship, their harmony. I've noticed before k.d.s natural physical response to the music, it just flows in, through, around and out - love that about her, even more obvious when she is singing with another. Both women are very strong, talented, giving - the world is a better place for them.
Love them singing together.
kd lang and Melissa Etheridge are QUEENS! Iconic voices of the 90s, iconic voices of the gays and lesbians! Strong, sexy, sensual, romantic and amazingly unique!
I remember seeing KD Lang on some late night show with 2 Long braids and glasses. I would have never pictured that mousy girl in a long broom skirt becoming the powerhouse she became. She is so confident now.
2020 I'm still in awe of the great KD LANG
Their connection, their harmony, their voices....
Some of ME's finest song writing. She was quite the lyricist during this time. I have two albums from this era. So good.
As an old white straight guy these to have toe most beauty voices . I have nothing but love two them
Okay I just added to my survival bucket list: Become rumored to be w KD Lang. 😍💕 #goals 🙌 lol
They sound BEAUTIFUL together - damn wouldn't it be great if they did an album together?????
All the years of suffering being a gay person....that is a sad thing they had to endure...look how beautiful these women are...and now see that some of the most talented artists are gay...( I am not gay...just saying...everyone deserves RESPECT)
why no shoes?
Thank you, it was and still for some is a hard life😪 But by our coming out and saying hello, let me answer your questions and do away the lies haters makeup in their sick minds.
Why do straight people always feel the need to say "I'm not gay" when they're commenting on the performance of a gay musician or actor? Can't we just appreciate them without feeling defensive? What does it matter?
@@Merrida100 Its not all straight people because when they don't say it you don't know they are straight. I agree however all anyone has to say is that a particular artist or performer moves them and makes a connection with them. I have been lucky enough to see kd live and she has reduced me to tears with the emotion she puts in each song.
Thank you so true
K D's amazing voice 😍 love how she holds back that beautiful strong voice ❤️ 💜 ♥️
WHAT A COMBINATION OF stunning stunning voices, absolutely stunning and gorgeous too. They should sing 🎵 together more often . Thank you so much.
Melissa and KD have such tremendous heart, passion, and talent individually, but together the chemistry leaves this "straight woman' wanting...
I'm a lesbian and have LOVED KD and have LOVED them both for their voices and especially love Melissa's ability of writing her own music!! Very talented women!! I would love to see them Make a CD together!!!
Melissa is not straight.
I think it will take a few years for the music industry to realize what a gem they have in this performance of this song.
It don't matter whether Lang or Ethridge is or are gay or straight. The important thing is that they nailed this song.
I love them both who cares gay-straight whatever they're both beautiful women and they deserve whatever they get from each other
@@kimbradley9595 Absolutely.
They are gay.
How can you not love these two extremely gifted artists?💜💜💜
My favorite Melissa song! I've sung it at karaoke. Afterwards a gal who sings lead in a band in her 60's says "where do you find these songs?". Dumbfounded! All I could say was, It's Melissa!
Still Magic, bringing Tears. Makes u close ur eyes and think back, what might happened, if it had come true. Love u both, thanks being there...
Still one of the sexiest performances ever to exist. 💙💙💙
A Mashup I didn't even know had happened. ❤ perfection
Two of my absolutely favorite voices !
Can’t believe I am just now seeing this video - I hate being late to the party 🎉
Better late than never 😉
That's me just now discovering this today!
Linda L. I’m with you!
I absolutely hate coming to this party 🎉
late! I’m a dollar short and too many years late. This is embarrassing!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You 🙏 K.D.
I'm 4 years behind you; ditto the sentiment 😂 I'm so jealous of those who were alive during that live show cuz I wasn't born yet at that point. These two are such legends.
OH, my God. Amazing harmonies. Thrilling, goose bump test passing energy. I can listen alllllllll day and night.
Wow why didn’t they do more both incredible ladies and voices both so different yet harmonies so beautifully
Oh my soul. When music was real.
I love the way Melissa skips up to the stage. What a fabulous duet. Two great voices on o e great song!!! How much enjoyment we need right now. Keep us smiling & happy ladies.
I love the two of them together. They feed off of each other's energy, and it becomes so powerful. They seem to be incredible friends, and the fact that they kiss at the end just because and they joke about how they've never been rumored together is so sweet and heartwarming.
I'm 74 and have always loved her music. Knew she would be a hit. ❤❤
Sleep while I drive. The ultimate trust.Beautiful, simply ... beautiful.
Talent ,, knows , NO GENDER !!! ~~~ It;s just there , for all to enjoy ~~
That is perfect harmony. It just doesn't get better than that.
I have been a long time fan of Melissa Ethridge and have always loved KD Lang. This is just incredible music. Thank you girls for your incredible gifts.
When she said "sing harmony" she meant business by god. What a mind-blowing performance
That is what she said and is what she delivered. Mind-blowing for me (straight male) too.
Heartbreakingly beautiful. I love these two amazing women.
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I have always believed music is the expression of the soul... 2 beautiful souls
I was scared when my daughter came out to me but when I went to church and father told me God doesn't make junk I have got been a loving supportive mother of the Gay community and I couldn't be prouder of her!
Only sorry that you needed church to get you to accept your daughter.
I needed support I have loved her from the thought of, and I don't need you to judge me. My daughter was a gift to me from God. I charish
Thank you for talking about it Keryl. My mom was not too comfortable with it either when it first all came to light. My mom's only imperfection is being humane. My dad accepted it easier, probably because his sister was gay too. But over time, she sees that, this is just my way. I'm so grateful to have my mom accept me and my partner. No one could deny my true love as anything less than perfect. She's a testament to heaven on earth. My mom loves her, trust her judgement and contribution to our family. My mom is the best ever ! And you are too Keryl :-) Thank you, You are beautiful !
1st book.... My mother was worried about my soul too & we have to have many conversations. My Mother raised us in The Southern Baptist church. Our talks started in 1984. She could have heard it many places but she heard it in Church making it that much clearer.
How can you ever expect to be understood if you don't know how yourself to understand?
@@kerylcooper2314 take no notice of that jerk off for that jerk off comment. You needed support only because you were in shock. Enjoy life
I don't care who they sleep with or don't sleep with, or what their preference is in the sack....They are both phenomenal musical artists.
One of my absolute fav songs but this rendition of it really takes it to another level. Love Melissa and KD so much!!!!! ❤️
K.D. - you are a true Angel. Even if you do not believe in Angels, I do. And you are one of them.
Barefoot K.D. in her pajamas is beautiful perfection. Every time she sings, tears come to my eyes.
Simply exceptional! And their banter just adds to the whole performance :)
Amazing voices these two beautiful souls have….
These two fabulously talented woman blend so well that you have to really really really listen close to hear that there are two voices blending seamlessly together.
I couldn't agree more!
scott roby absolutely! !! Man their vocals!! Who can do thst today??? Very sad!!!...singing before this era had emotion power heart and teal vocals!! Everything sounds thr same!! Its lazy and no effort! !! Im so saddened seeing and hearing it!!
@@bellapiggy207 ditto
That's because there is only one voice. k d gave Melissa the floor because she sort of took it! Melissa needed it so k d allowed her to have it! Not just because she's kind but because she doesn't need the recognition like Melissa does, who is much more aggressive. I don't say this in an offensive way...just being honest and realistic. Scott, your remark makes much more sense than a lot of others which I call "wish fulfillment."
I don't give a shit whether Lang or Ethridge are gay. They could be straight as a flagpole for all the difference it would make to me. Just happens that here they have harmonized in a wonderful way, and I can't help loving the way they do this song. I haven't heard anyone do it better.
It matters to those of us that are, especially it mattered at the time. Cause it just so happens these songs speak to us in a way that straight peoples' didn't always do at the time, even if anyone might well relate. We didn't have these songs when *I* was a kid but I remember being in high school and my girlfriend and I relating to a lot of Springsteen about it. It would have mattered more if that song was on the radio then, too, but I still think of that a lot.
Gay *guys* have all that disco and dance music they call 'gay culture,' .....us gals don't have so much and it's not even *about* 'this is issues music,' (cause it isn't.) Some things are just particularly precious and I don't mind saying nostalgic.
Wonderful song
All I could hear was Melissa ; I could barely figure out when KD was "harmonizing"......it was really low. She did not want to steal any thunder from her friend.
@@linanicolia1363 That's the way too she sang with Orbison on his song Crying. I think it's called coloratura. You don't know that you can hear her, but she is there, and in fact she is moving the melody. This is but a part of Lang's brilliance as a singer. I hope one day, perhaps before she dies, she will be recognized for her amazing talent. If you've got some time, take a listen to this particular version of Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" th-cam.com/video/P_NpxTWbovE/w-d-xo.html not that it shows her background, but rather the reverse.
It does not get any better than this!!
It's like 24 years later, a quarter of a century. What an amazing song they laid down to have repercussions so long later.
Legendary music 🎶 🙌 👌 ❤
I stand in awe of these incredible women.
MORE. MORE. MORE. please❤️❤️❤️❤️
I melted like butter!! Thanks
I was there! It was an AMAZING, AMAZING evening!!!
Peter in Canada... this performance is magic..........
That was awesome!!! I don't care if she is wearing PJ's, K.D Lang can sing!! Melissa rocks!!
I love both these women's voices separately but together wow, just wow!!!
Melissa Ethridge & KD Lang together so BEAUTIFUL!!!!..Love if Dolly Parton was there singing with these 2 singing legends!!
Dan Camp Dolly and KD , that would be phenomenal!
Shivers going down my spine,,,love this power house of these two ladies,,sharing the stage,,,neither playing star!! RESPECT!!
This pairing was a great idea!
Katie Lang three days
Katie Lang
This is the 2nd best harmony I have ever heard. I had to listen to this 3 times before I could actually hear the difference between KD's & Melissa's voices. The crescendo they hit gives me the chills every time. Fabulous, Ladies, Multi Brava!
(The best harmony I ever heard was an acapella spiritual sung by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, & Emmylou Harris. I was crying buckets by the time they were finished.)
Two legends beautiful harmonies together!!!!!!
OUTSTANDING!!!!! I never was a big fan of KD Lang, this live performance with Melissa changed my entire perspective of her talent!! Their voices BLEND so well, they sound as ONE!!!! ♥♥
Such powerful voices. So glad they chose to share with us.
I love the way Melissa hops onto the stage :)
Two of the most talented artists to ever take the stage!
Awww youth, how I miss you some days.
Who cares about the pyjamas - just gotta love that pure talent 🤗