Yeah, I remember AM top 40 radio stations were all the rage back in the 1968-72 era. In any given hour, I'd hear "Stone Soul Picnic," "And when I die", "Stoney End", "Sweet Blindness." I never heard the DJ say, "By the way, all four of those songs were written by a teenage girl from the Bronx." That would have blown us away. I rate her above the great Jimmy Webb.
I cannot think of another artist of her (Sara's) generation who would have been more appropriate to sing a Laura Nyro song at this event than Sara Bareilles. I think perhaps Bareilles' fans might come close to feeling the love for Sara that we of Laura's generation felt for Laura. I would not even try to describe that love. In the hyperbolized world of pop entertainment, I suspect I and many others have not felt another attachment to an artist quite like it. I've been fortunate to have loved and been touched by many musicians - Hendrix, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Nina Simone - who changed the way people thought about what it meant to be human, to be alive. But even among these, what Laura Nyro evoked in us was still unique - not necessarily better, but just something else. Nyro loved her songs into being, and then made love to them again each time she performed them. Listen to the live recordings. Don't gauge the audience response by its applause - gauge it by the audience silence while Laura is performing. Listen to all of her records. I don't know how she sounds to people as young today as we were when we heard Nyro in the 60s and 70s, people now in their 20s, their 30s. We do hear music through our times. That there are now people who hear what Sara Bareilles is doing gives me hope that there are people now who can hear what Nyro did. And if you can hear Nyro, I am happy for you. It's one of the sweetest feelings I have ever known.
Love your comment Robert Eller! "...loved her songs into being, and then made love to them again each time she performed them". Gave me goosebumps. I too listened to Laura in the 60's as well as many others and am forever grateful that I came of age when I did!
What a magnificent performance! I'm so glad that Laura was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She certainly deserves it. Sometimes it seems as if she fell between the cracks and was almost forgotten. She was a great artist, and a fabulous songwriter. Sara sure can cook! This is My new favorite version of this masterpiece.
Absolutely gorgeous! Sara's version rivals both Laura and Barbra's. That's pretty good company! What a beautiful jewel in the heart of this song's history. Thank you Sara!
I just discovered Sara and she is blowing me away with her talent. She is the real deal. This is live and she is perfect on this song. I'm sure Laura Nyro would have loved this version.
I remember seeing this 7 years ago live on tv. It gave me such goose bumps I knew I was witnessing a great moment in audio history. I’ve must’ve gone back and watched this over 30 times, still gives me goosebumps. Sara has an amazing energy and soul that stays timeless and unaged. A true talent!
Laura Nyro was a true genius, so many great songs written by her. Glad she was finally recognized. So many huge hits which were recorded by others, true talent which we're not likely to see again!
I won't hate your for being beautiful and singing in perfect pitch. Wow it's nice see great talent. This women does Laura N. a great tribute. Rock-on my northern Cali Gal!
It's fitting Will Lee is playing here. He played Bass on Laura's albums. I believe it was the New YorkTendaberry Album. Sarah did an admirable job. Really good.
It's fitting Will Lee is playing here. He played Bass on Laura's albums. I believe it was the New YorkTendaberry Album. Sarah did an admirable job. Really good.
Laura Nyro was me. I was Laura Nyro. She sang my life during that period in time. She expressed in her music what no other singer or composer could ever dream to attain. There will never be another like her.
one of the most moving performances i've ever seen, one of my all-time favorites. I have the same fantasy as Lupco (see comments)-- we need an amazing documentary about Laura Nyro!! it's about time!
Grew up with Laura's albums in the house. Knew those first three by heart and then all the great 5th covers. I love when Sara makes that mistake at 3:15 (the background starts singing "going..."), and then she looks over at them, and then everything falls back in line. There's a clip from the RRHoF where you can see they redid the end.
I remember when this song came out by Barbra Streisand. I love both versions, but especially Laura's because it has a different twist. This song always puts me in a great mood. Such a beautiful song!!!!!!!!!
It would have been nice if the recent adulation given to her was given to her when she was alive and needed it. The first hit song she wrote was in 1968. 44 years later she was inducted. That's a joke. The RRHOF needs to be taken out of the hands of Jann Wenner and his group of hacks and put in the hands of people who prefer merit over politics.
I'm 65 years old and just discovered this young Lady and her music Laura Nyro was truly an amazing and accomplished artist. I have been binging on Laura Nyro and her must.
What an incredible performance. I remember seeing this live and getting total goosebumps. Sara was a perfect choice she plays with such passion and has such a sweetness to her. The rest of the musicians also play with such energy and talent. No wonder I keep coming back and listening to this again.
I first heard Barbra Streisand do this song in the early 70's....I always thought no one could do it better....UNTIL Sara Bareilles ....wow....I worked with her mom who is such a sweet, down to earth lady...Thanks for sharing Sara with the rest of us!!!
I'd never heard this song before this performance, and I'd never heard of Bareilles before either, but wow. I checked out the original version afterwards too, and this is far and away the best version of this song I've found.
Grew up with Laura's music, have known it since I was a kid. This is a superb cover, a touch of the Streisand version with Laura's vocals almost coming through her.. A tough song to sing, but she nails it pretty much everywhere. The main thing is she keeps it simple, true to the melody of the song without adding all that melismatic showy superficial crap. Powerful lower register. No question Laura, who recorded with some of New York's finest soul singers, would approve. The hightlight of this performance wasn't the stop, it was just after it, when she kicks it back into rhythm. Her facial expression is remarkable, and at this point she clearly is so into the song, with a nod of the head and a wry subtle smile, she alone, by herself, powers the 25 piece band into full reprise throttle. Amazing. This is among the finest video moments I've seen in performance. THIS is how you do a cover to honor the original artist.
Tanya S You know what they say about opinions,"Mizzi's usually right"I've heard Barbara ,and Laura(both studio)this live version is hands down better,and I'll bet both would think the same.Also think Barbara's version is better than Laura's
Fantastic performance that does full justice to Laura's memory. Her music tears my emotions all over the place, from joy to sadness, like very few others can do. America should hold this woman in higher regard because she's right up there with the very best. Well done to Sara for reminding us once again of Laura's genius.
By far this performance is the best I have seen on TV to date! I love her! Anyone noticed the cant resemblance to the great Laura Nyro! Just amazing cant stop listening to this song! Great job Sarah! I'm a FAN!!!!!!
So many people have covered the music that Laura blessed us with so many years ago. Thank you Sara and company for doing justice to this wonderful song. I will add you to the list of those that have done Laura's music justice.
Excellent performance. My fantasy is that Martin Scorcese produces a documentary about Laura Nyro so more of the planet can enjoy her genius. It worked for Rodriguez, with the 'Looking for Sugarman' doco (not done by Mr Scorcese).
***** There's just no pleasing your kind is there? When she does the original version of the song, she's labelled as 'lacking basic musicianship' (which totally isn't true considering that she's a talented artist in her own right) when she's doing a tribute to the original artist, and if she had decided to do her own version of the song, you'd probably lambast her and claim that she's trying to improve a classic that's already perfect.
***** It's not a strict copy of Streisand, actually--there are also elements of Nyro's phrasings interspersed. As for 'musicianship' last time I looked Streisand isn't a musician, and only co-wrote a handful of her songs, unlike Bareilles who writes and produces all her own material. And lastly, all you have to do is listen to the thunderous applause from her PEERS at the end of this to know Sara knocked it out of the park.
***** p.s. It's also really nice to hear this song delivered without a trace of Streisand's trademark nasality, which was her one downfall as a singer. Sara has one of the brightest, clearest tones in popular music--partly why she was an acappella champ in college.
I saw an interview once with Barbra Streisand and she said when she does performances a lot of people ask her to do stony end it and she was surprise she says I can't believe how many people want to hear that all the time well the answer is because it's great and she is one of the best singers of that song I think Barbara could've been a rockstar but of course she's a big store and all avenues of entertainment
Laura Nyro was having difficulty with her Lesbian/Bisexuality The Stony End is the hard road also in olden Biblical times women would get stoned for adultery bisexuality or lesbianism She dated Jackson Brown. She tried conventional marriage and it collapsed She was very close to her mother She wanted to be cradled up in her mothers arms again ( These were the repressive 50s' and 60s) She later got together w her female partner of 17 years.
Actually, Nyro did not discuss her sexual orientation. She did distance herself in later years from her earlier material, saying that she was a different person.
Laura Nyro would have approved of this. All of the people that had hits covering her songs did not do them justice. Laura was the real deal and probably the greatist female rock artist we've ever seen.
this woman Sara, who I never heard of until today, doesn`t do a half-bad job with this song.....I am a Laura Nyro fan from her very first album......Thanks for all the songs
I watched the awards to see the Beastie Boys inducted and I found an artist that somehow slipped through but whose music meant so much to me. I have a very spiritual experience that happened involving 'And when i die' Too long of a story but that song made me realize that there was more to life. Second, I'm a hip hop dj and the sample from 'save the country' that Kanye West used on ' The Glory' was so hypnotic it made the song. So grateful to her, what an amazing beautiful artist
Great song. Love Sara. If anyone can uphold the mantle of Carole, Laura, Joni, Joan, Judy and Carly, it's her. No doubts about Laura being inducted. Marvelous, highly influential talent. Miss her.
Would enjoy hearing this with a more "unplugged" arrangement like Laura's recording. (Piano, Drums, Harmonica) The Barbra arrangement is the standard for Stoney End covers from what I have heard. Sara's vocals are excellent.
Love your comment especially about today's crappy 'music'. However, I would have replaced it with today's 'crappy mainstream music'. Love, love, love Steely Dan, too. Thanks for brightening my day.
A Terrific performance. Laura has not gotten the love she so truly deserved. Thank God that she left us all a piece of her love and soul. Sara just does this song the absolute justice it deserves.
This comes nowhere close to Laura's version. Sara Bareilles has a strong voice but has NO range at all. If you want it sung with true passion and in a voice with more than one note range, listen to Laura Nyro's version. NOBODY else even comes close.
Saying she has "no range" is very ignorant. Maybe she didn't show the range in this video but from my knowledge she has a range of C3-C6, otherwise known as three octaves.
I would really like to see Sara break away from all of the studio fluff. This cover is amazing but her mainstream stuff just falls short. She is talented. Why is she muddling it up with all of today's technology? Seems like a waste..
Jennifer Suzanne Try Little Voice, her breakthrough album, and The Blessed Unrest, which was recently nominated for a Grammy for Album of the Year. Like you I haven't loved her radio tracks--though they're still better than most pop fare these days--but I've become a huge fan listening to her albums and seeing her live, because as this video attests she's a phenomenal live performer! (she also has two live albums)
Sounds like Sara is by and large channeling Laura with her vocal, while using the Babs hit single arrangement. Don't care much for Streisand, figures one of the few songs by her I like was written by Laura Nyro. Gone far, far, far too soon. Glad she was inducted.
I really miss Laura, too. She got me through many days of high school, college and life. Her music moved me spiritually and soulfully. There was something special about the way she touched the hearts and souls of ALL people.
The pot-head rock 'n' rollers just didn't get her. Instead they give kudos to an inspired amateur shank like Patti Smith before a pearl like Laura. The above performance is really Barbara's btw...not that you couldn't figure it out on your own. GO BRONX, NY!
It's great to see the song brought back full circle, to a performance by the singer at a piano, the way Nyro did it. Streisand sung the song (as she does all her best numbers) like she OWNS it, which is why her version is so dominating. This version shows you can put the song back in its original mode, with some Streisand stylings, without having the song loose its power.
It took those pimps at the Hall of Fame to finally recognize one of America's greatest songwriters. Up there with Jimmy Webb and Cole Porter and WAY better than those Brill Bld. hacks. Laura Nyro...is on God's iPod.
I’m a huge admirer of Laura Nyro … Sarah’s performance was brilliant!
Sarah absolutely killed here.. such a fitting and respectful thank you to a truly special artist. Laura we will always remember you.
Totally crushed it!! I absolutely love this cover. Totally blows me away!!!
One of the greatest performances I have ever seen. It moves me every time I see this. Great reminder of my youth and the music I grew up with.
Yeah, I remember AM top 40 radio stations were all the rage back in the 1968-72 era. In any given hour, I'd hear "Stone Soul Picnic," "And when I die", "Stoney End", "Sweet Blindness." I never heard the DJ say, "By the way, all four of those songs were written by a teenage girl from the Bronx." That would have blown us away. I rate her above the great Jimmy Webb.
I cannot think of another artist of her (Sara's) generation who would have been more appropriate to sing a Laura Nyro song at this event than Sara Bareilles. I think perhaps Bareilles' fans might come close to feeling the love for Sara that we of Laura's generation felt for Laura. I would not even try to describe that love. In the hyperbolized world of pop entertainment, I suspect I and many others have not felt another attachment to an artist quite like it. I've been fortunate to have loved and been touched by many musicians - Hendrix, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Nina Simone - who changed the way people thought about what it meant to be human, to be alive. But even among these, what Laura Nyro evoked in us was still unique - not necessarily better, but just something else. Nyro loved her songs into being, and then made love to them again each time she performed them. Listen to the live recordings. Don't gauge the audience response by its applause - gauge it by the audience silence while Laura is performing. Listen to all of her records. I don't know how she sounds to people as young today as we were when we heard Nyro in the 60s and 70s, people now in their 20s, their 30s. We do hear music through our times. That there are now people who hear what Sara Bareilles is doing gives me hope that there are people now who can hear what Nyro did. And if you can hear Nyro, I am happy for you. It's one of the sweetest feelings I have ever known.
Love your comment Robert Eller! "...loved her songs into being, and then made love to them again each time she performed them". Gave me goosebumps. I too listened to Laura in the 60's as well as many others and am forever grateful that I came of age when I did!
So eloquently well written Robert...seems like Laura Nyro music is timeless and in many ways she was ahead of her time.
Laura could turn a phrase with the best who ever lived.
I so agree. Wonderful performance. 💙
Well said.
“Mama cradle me again.” Omg a story told in one sentence. Wow.
Sara did an amazing job honoring Laura Nyro with this wondeful song!!!
Never grow tired of hearing her sing this. What a wonderful rendition by a wonderful, talented young lady.
i can listen to this over and over and over and many times I do! A wonderful tribute to the incomparable Laura Nyro!
The 21st century Laura Nyro!!!
Will Lee on bass..Anton Fig drums and Sarah sounding fantastic!!!!
Totally agree. Fantastic
Lovely rendition! A true tribute!
She really nails this song.
KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK !!!!!!!!!!!!
What a magnificent performance! I'm so glad that Laura was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She certainly deserves it. Sometimes it seems as if she fell between the cracks and was almost forgotten. She was a great artist, and a fabulous songwriter. Sara sure can cook! This is My new favorite version of this masterpiece.
Same here, I've heard most all of the versions,and this by far is my favorite.
john r I watched this the first airing and it blew me away. She most certainly knocked it out of the park.
Beautiful tribute ! Nice job!
Sara did the song justice for sure, but Streisand’s voice makes hers the best!
Laura is looking down and saying, "Not bad kid!"
Great version of this song, I'm sure Laura Nyro is smiling
I love her version as much as I love Barbra Streisand's. I also think that Laura is smiling.
Absolutely gorgeous! Sara's version rivals both Laura and Barbra's. That's pretty good company! What a beautiful jewel in the heart of this song's history. Thank you Sara!
That was a good rendition. Sara has a nice voice and the band and backup singers were also on point.
To this day one of the best live performances ever.
Mihail Jackboot I keep replaying this over and over and over.
I totally agree. Hands down one of the best live recordings ever, I’m not the only one who goes back and relistens to this!
I just discovered Sara and she is blowing me away with her talent. She is the real deal. This is live and she is perfect on this song. I'm sure Laura Nyro would have loved this version.
I remember seeing this 7 years ago live on tv. It gave me such goose bumps I knew I was witnessing a great moment in audio history. I’ve must’ve gone back and watched this over 30 times, still gives me goosebumps. Sara has an amazing energy and soul that stays timeless and unaged. A true talent!
100% CORRECT !!!
I gotta admit I did the same DAMN thing
@@grepodstfj Me too!
You're preaching to this choir at over 100 times easily!
I love this version! I watch it every now and then just to remind myself the difference between "pop stars" and "musicians"! Sara is 100% musician!
Laura Nyro was a true genius, so many great songs written by her. Glad she was finally recognized. So many huge hits which were recorded by others, true talent which we're not likely to see again!
Nyro deserves all the recognition, better late than ever A unique gifted artist. She passed too young, but what a legacy.
100%
I won't hate your for being beautiful and singing in perfect pitch. Wow it's nice see great talent. This women does Laura N. a great tribute. Rock-on my northern Cali Gal!
perry stevens Great comment!!!
"mama cradle me again" if this one line does not TEAR you up please go see your local undertaker because your dead and don't know it...….
Killer bass work. Sounds like some one had a great time playing it.
That's Will Lee from David Letterman's band. Damn right it's killer.
It's fitting Will Lee is playing here. He played Bass on Laura's albums. I believe it was the New YorkTendaberry Album.
Sarah did an admirable job.
Really good.
It's fitting Will Lee is playing here. He played Bass on Laura's albums. I believe it was the New YorkTendaberry Album.
Sarah did an admirable job.
Really good.
Did not know that. Thanks for the info
The bass is on fire.
Laura Nyro was me. I was Laura Nyro. She sang my life during that period in time. She expressed in her music what no other singer or composer could ever dream to attain. There will never be another like her.
Wow wee! Great material performed by an extremely talented artist. What a GREAT performance. Truly great.
Superb version of a great song. She owns it.
one of the most moving performances i've ever seen, one of my all-time favorites. I have the same fantasy as Lupco (see comments)-- we need an amazing documentary about Laura Nyro!! it's about time!
Grew up with Laura's albums in the house. Knew those first three by heart and then all the great 5th covers. I love when Sara makes that mistake at 3:15 (the background starts singing "going..."), and then she looks over at them, and then everything falls back in line. There's a clip from the RRHoF where you can see they redid the end.
I remember when this song came out by Barbra Streisand. I love both versions, but especially Laura's because it has a different twist. This song always puts me in a great mood. Such a beautiful song!!!!!!!!!
I live in eureka California.proud to say sara's a local gal!
Laura Nyro's talent a true gift from GOD
It would have been nice if the recent adulation given to her was given to her when she was alive and needed it. The first hit song she wrote was in 1968. 44 years later she was inducted. That's a joke. The RRHOF needs to be taken out of the hands of Jann Wenner and his group of hacks and put in the hands of people who prefer merit over politics.
I don't think it was in 1968. It was before that when she was a teenager.
@@Ariesstubbornbutt Her first album was released in 1967.
I'm 65 years old and just discovered this young Lady and her music
Laura Nyro was truly an amazing and accomplished artist. I have been binging on Laura Nyro and her must.
Beautiful rendition . . . Thank you Sara! Wow! Excellent!
There is just an absurd amount of love in this performance.
What an incredible performance. I remember seeing this live and getting total goosebumps. Sara was a perfect choice she plays with such passion and has such a sweetness to her. The rest of the musicians also play with such energy and talent. No wonder I keep coming back and listening to this again.
What a wonderful way to share Laura's memory wonderful version of Stoney End Sara Thank You .
Regarding Laura's Stoney End and Sara ...WOW Nancy.. you nailed it so hard and precisely. I'm impressed. So few feel it.
One of my favorite live performances of all-time!
I first heard Barbra Streisand do this song in the early 70's....I always thought no one could do it better....UNTIL Sara Bareilles ....wow....I worked with her mom who is such a sweet, down to earth lady...Thanks for sharing Sara with the rest of us!!!
I'd never heard this song before this performance, and I'd never heard of Bareilles before either, but wow. I checked out the original version afterwards too, and this is far and away the best version of this song I've found.
Grew up with Laura's music, have known it since I was a kid. This is a superb cover, a touch of the Streisand version with Laura's vocals almost coming through her.. A tough song to sing, but she nails it pretty much everywhere. The main thing is she keeps it simple, true to the melody of the song without adding all that melismatic showy superficial crap. Powerful lower register. No question Laura, who recorded with some of New York's finest soul singers, would approve. The hightlight of this performance wasn't the stop, it was just after it, when she kicks it back into rhythm. Her facial expression is remarkable, and at this point she clearly is so into the song, with a nod of the head and a wry subtle smile, she alone, by herself, powers the 25 piece band into full reprise throttle. Amazing. This is among the finest video moments I've seen in performance.
THIS is how you do a cover to honor the original artist.
By far my favorite version of this song ever. Killed it!!!
Sarah's version of Stoney end is one for the history books, Love her and Laura so much!!
Which history books are you speaking of?
@@edpolk1262 History books of tributes to Artists passed.
This arrangement is sensational. Honestly, I like this version better than the original and that's saying a lot.
After watching this video many times,this may actually be my favorite version of this song
It think this is the best rendition of this song ever,and to top it off it's live.
You've got to be kidding.
Joseph Mizzi
No way, Laura's own version is far better.
Tanya S
You know what they say about opinions,"Mizzi's usually right"I've heard Barbara ,and Laura(both studio)this live version is hands down better,and I'll bet both would think the same.Also think Barbara's version is better than Laura's
Joseph Mizzi
I'm sure glad I don't have your ear. I mean, this is a lot better than I could do, but it 's very boring and lack luster.
Şarah did an extraordinary job - she did our girl Laura proud. No one will ever be as good as Laura, though.
Fantastic performance that does full justice to Laura's memory. Her music tears my emotions all over the place, from joy to sadness, like very few others can do. America should hold this woman in higher regard because she's right up there with the very best. Well done to Sara for reminding us once again of Laura's genius.
By far this performance is the best I have seen on TV to date! I love her! Anyone noticed the cant resemblance to the great Laura Nyro! Just amazing cant stop listening to this song! Great job Sarah! I'm a FAN!!!!!!
So many people have covered the music that Laura blessed us with so many years ago. Thank you Sara and company for doing justice to this wonderful song. I will add you to the list of those that have done Laura's music justice.
Excellent...but NOT as good as Laura
Music isn't a pissing contest.
Excellent performance. My fantasy is that Martin Scorcese produces a documentary about Laura Nyro so more of the planet can enjoy her genius. It worked for Rodriguez, with the 'Looking for Sugarman' doco (not done by Mr Scorcese).
Sara took this song to the next level.
*****
- and knocked Streisand out of the park...
***** There's just no pleasing your kind is there? When she does the original version of the song, she's labelled as 'lacking basic musicianship' (which totally isn't true considering that she's a talented artist in her own right) when she's doing a tribute to the original artist, and if she had decided to do her own version of the song, you'd probably lambast her and claim that she's trying to improve a classic that's already perfect.
***** It's not a strict copy of Streisand, actually--there are also elements of Nyro's phrasings interspersed. As for 'musicianship' last time I looked Streisand isn't a musician, and only co-wrote a handful of her songs, unlike Bareilles who writes and produces all her own material. And lastly, all you have to do is listen to the thunderous applause from her PEERS at the end of this to know Sara knocked it out of the park.
***** p.s. It's also really nice to hear this song delivered without a trace of Streisand's trademark nasality, which was her one downfall as a singer. Sara has one of the brightest, clearest tones in popular music--partly why she was an acappella champ in college.
What level? Be specific.
Absolutely brilliant no other explanation needed.
cradle me mama', then the pause, please, this is so good ! tears for Laura Nyro !!!!
I listen to this on repeat. Absolutely love it.
Sounds like the genius bass playing of Will Lee. Incredible!
most joyous musical performance I have experienced
Ross Cerny - Joyful performance of a morose song. Not an easy task.
You Are so correct. Perfection. Eric Clapton "Reptile Live"
R.I.P. your music lives on forever many have just found you from face book posts this very week! 10-19-2014
I saw an interview once with Barbra Streisand and she said when she does performances a lot of people ask her to do stony end it and she was surprise she says I can't believe how many people want to hear that all the time well the answer is because it's great and she is one of the best singers of that song I think Barbara could've been a rockstar but of course she's a big store and all avenues of entertainment
I saw you on Graham Norton last night and thought "she could sing Laura", and you do 😀
Laura Nyro was having difficulty with her Lesbian/Bisexuality The Stony End is the hard road also in olden Biblical times women would get stoned for adultery bisexuality or lesbianism She dated Jackson Brown. She tried conventional marriage and it collapsed She was very close to her mother She wanted to be cradled up in her mothers arms again ( These were the repressive 50s' and 60s) She later got together w her female partner of 17 years.
Actually, Nyro did not discuss her sexual orientation. She did distance herself in later years from her earlier material, saying that she was a different person.
@@steelers6titles Laura Nyro was an intensly private person
This arrangement with Sarah’s voice is perfection!
Wow!!!!! I mean WOW!!!!!.....Speechless
WELCOME TO THE SPEECH LESS CLUB...….. I LOVE THIS ...WHAT FEELING SARA IS PUTING IN THIS SONG.....I'M DONE …..WHEW....
Laura Nyro would have approved of this. All of the people that had hits covering her songs did not do them justice. Laura was the real deal and probably the greatist female rock artist we've ever seen.
Certainly easy on the eyes isn't she. As talented as she is pretty. Like a Modigliani painting??!?;?!?😉
say the artist ! Agreed !!!
Wow, without watching the vid, thought it was Barbra. Amazing voice.
That's one of the best performances I've ever seen.
this woman Sara, who I never heard of until today, doesn`t do a half-bad job with this song.....I am a Laura Nyro fan from her very first album......Thanks for all the songs
Wow I love her rendition I think I like it better than Barbara's I swear to God I got
Goosebumps
Super but not as great as Babs
i'm so in love with Sara's voice
I watched the awards to see the Beastie Boys inducted and I found an artist that somehow slipped through but whose music meant so much to me. I have a very spiritual experience that happened involving 'And when i die' Too long of a story but that song made me realize that there was more to life. Second, I'm a hip hop dj and the sample from 'save the country' that Kanye West used on ' The Glory' was so hypnotic it made the song. So grateful to her, what an amazing beautiful artist
Great song. Love Sara. If anyone can uphold the mantle of Carole, Laura, Joni, Joan, Judy and Carly, it's her.
No doubts about Laura being inducted. Marvelous, highly influential talent. Miss her.
This is one of THEE best re-makes ever. Beautiful!
This was excellent.. I'm sure Laura would be proud. Very moving. 💙
Would enjoy hearing this with a more "unplugged" arrangement like Laura's recording. (Piano, Drums, Harmonica) The Barbra arrangement is the standard for Stoney End covers from what I have heard. Sara's vocals are excellent.
Haa,have ye bettered it?
Linda Ronstadt's version is the best in my opinion.
You made an old man cry , Sad and Joyfully ✌️💓🌍
Love your comment especially about today's crappy 'music'. However, I would have replaced it with today's 'crappy mainstream music'. Love, love, love Steely Dan, too. Thanks for brightening my day.
This was actually far from her biggest hit. But I so love that Sarah honored her. Check her singing at the Monterey Pop Festival
This was her biggest hit as far as sales and chart positions-because of Streisand’s cover.
Weeeeelllll it could be because Laura WROTE and sang, far and away the best version of this song.
Laura wrote the song and sang it before Ms. Streisand. It was her creation. I guess she had eminent domain over it...
A Terrific performance. Laura has not gotten the love she so truly deserved. Thank God that she left us all a piece of her love and soul. Sara just does this song the absolute justice it deserves.
This comes nowhere close to Laura's version. Sara Bareilles has a strong voice but has NO range at all. If you want it sung with true passion and in a voice with more than one note range, listen to Laura Nyro's version. NOBODY else even comes close.
Saying she has "no range" is very ignorant. Maybe she didn't show the range in this video but from my knowledge she has a range of C3-C6, otherwise known as three octaves.
I would really like to see Sara break away from all of the studio fluff. This cover is amazing but her mainstream stuff just falls short. She is talented. Why is she muddling it up with all of today's technology? Seems like a waste..
Jennifer Suzanne Sounds to me like you only know her radio cuts--listen to her albums, there's a lot of depth there.
I will have to take the time out to give it a try
Jennifer Suzanne Try Little Voice, her breakthrough album, and The Blessed Unrest, which was recently nominated for a Grammy for Album of the Year. Like you I haven't loved her radio tracks--though they're still better than most pop fare these days--but I've become a huge fan listening to her albums and seeing her live, because as this video attests she's a phenomenal live performer! (she also has two live albums)
2:46 I love how the music rebuilds once more.
Sara was great, but check out the bass player. GREAT job. Is that the Letterman bass player?
Seeing this back in 2012 led me to the discovery that Laura Nyro's version of all those hits were better when sung by the songwriter.
Sounds like Sara is by and large channeling Laura with her vocal, while using the Babs hit single arrangement. Don't care much for Streisand, figures one of the few songs by her I like was written by Laura Nyro. Gone far, far, far too soon. Glad she was inducted.
I really miss Laura, too. She got me through many days of high school, college and life. Her music moved me spiritually and soulfully. There was something special about the way she touched the hearts and souls of ALL people.
Absolutely! I have a special place in my soul for songs like "And When I Die", "Sweet Blindness", "Wedding Bell Blues" and "Stoned Soul Picnic".
This was good, but I still think no one can touch Laura's own performance of this song.
1:44 that face dammmmmmm
Sara hit a homerun with this !
Great voice, piano style, beautiful face. What more can go in remake cover into a great performance?
Sara with Barbra's arrangement. FANTASTIC.
I couldn't forget the performance and had to look up one more time. Wow! This song was made for Sara and she sung it the best I've ever heard.
Excellent version...but Laura's is still better...
Listen carefully Beyonce..This is how it's done..!
An outstanding performance. I nailed it! It was long overdue for Laura. I wish this came out in as a cover it was brilliant! Laura must be smiling!
The pot-head rock 'n' rollers just didn't get her. Instead they give kudos to an inspired amateur shank like Patti Smith before a pearl like Laura. The above performance is really Barbara's btw...not that you couldn't figure it out on your own. GO BRONX, NY!
Such a pretty lady with such a powerful voice. She acts like she could play this great song in her sleep.
Just WOW! I have no doubt Saint Laura was smiling the whole time!
It's great to see the song brought back full circle, to a performance by the singer at a piano, the way Nyro did it. Streisand sung the song (as she does all her best numbers) like she OWNS it, which is why her version is so dominating. This version shows you can put the song back in its original mode, with some Streisand stylings, without having the song loose its power.
Sarah hit this out of the ballpark!
It took those pimps at the Hall of Fame to finally recognize one of America's greatest songwriters. Up there with Jimmy Webb and Cole Porter and WAY better than those Brill Bld. hacks. Laura Nyro...is on God's iPod.