This has to rank as one of the most complex and vocally challenging songs to have ever been recorded... How any one could sing blue bell knoll this live is beyond me!
This is one of the best live vocals that liz has sung. No one can compare to that voice, no one. She will and always be the best female vocalist of all time.
I remember witnessing this live, and the ending was truly out of this world. When it's that good to start with, then you end up being annihilated by a swarm of great guitar work........It was like being moved to another physical dimension, I kid you not.
When I was there, I was amazed at how close I was to the stage, the sound was hypnotic, and I wanted to absorb everything as she was amazing even though she was not feeling well.
As a life-long CT fan, I have always been amazed at how they were able to translate their complex recordings to a live setting! Maybe changing little things, sometimes big things, here & there! And Liz - what can you say? She may have been up, she may have been down, but it was always an experience! They were never a diappointment!
I remember witnessing this live. Just blown away with that ending. When it's that good to start with and you end up being annhialated at the end.........
I remember seeing them open with this track in Kentish Town. Guthrie just stood there drinking a pint until he came in with that guitar at the end. It was pretty cool.
I've watched this live version,many times now & absolutely love it ! Better than the original studio track. They were a great 'live' band & i miss them,dearly.
I was there in the audience. Yes, we were somewhat reserve, but one must realize that it was such a small venue and to be this close to them and she was amazing even though she was sick (later found out when chatting with Simon at the tour bus). We were all in our own bliss and I don't really remember anyone around me when watching them. I love watching this as it brings back such wonderful memories.
holy shit that buildup and solo part is killer; brings back memories indeed. I saw this tour (4 Calendar Cafe) as well as the Heaven or Las Vegas tour; they did BBK on that show, too, as the opener. It was stunning both times.
I'll second that!!! I remember the first time I saw them do this extended version live and thought I was going to die from sheer joy!! The tears were gushing down my face - I could cry now, even! Shame the audience are a bit lame in this video, though.
saw them live too. I remember when this songs picks up 2:14 , some surfer dude threw up his arms like he was getting closer to god. It was cool to see and funny at the same time.
I saw this at Town and Country Club in Kentish Town when it came out. I think it was the first song. Robin Guthrie just stood there drinking a pint all the way through the song until the moment at the end when he comes in. Super cool.
a million thanks to the poster of this video. it was on here a while ago but then disappeared all of a sudden. its my favourite Cocteau Twins song, and live its even more amazing than it is on record. i remember hearing it for the first time, it gave me butterflies in my stomach and made me weak at the knees. no exageration! this is simply brilliant.
@bearleton Hi, Seen them firstly in 1982 (Scottish and lucky). Nobody shouted "I love you Liz" or threw flowers but still went to see them another nine times. Cannot say anything about "arts"?
I saw them quite a few times in the late 80s and early 90s and Elizabeth is the finest vocalist I've ever heard, closely followed by her one-time 4AD colleague Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can dance
I know I'm lucky! I saw them live in the 90's and actually had the chance to chat with Liz, Simon and Robin! Still feel some creeps when I hear her voice...
Fan-tastic.... love the outro piece on the recording but this is even better.... Liz is amazing, how does she sing this stuff... God I wish I'd been there!
Stunning lyrics... This song lyrics... Each is not my love, moan I for what I make up hundreds so I know how to make love There, you can have my youth, I know I have loved Started to see him, till when I married him To yearn admits youre outside to me Grow up I have seen these all my life, perhaps a lot more And I have been so naive All move and try he knew not And your spangle, how it hurts, and I have feelings To yearn admits youre outside to me Grow up (x2)
Although I am a fan of Cocteau Twins I have often been disappointed with how their songs translate live..this is an exception, it sounds good. Amazing ending and Liz sounds fab.
Hi, As mentioned before seen them Glasgow 1982 for the first time and 10 times more. Hate to admit it, but I agree with you. The second gig in Edinburgh Assembly rooms was the best by far (unusual version of Sugar Hiccup( never my favourite) was incredible)but it usually was a lottery:- voice wise. Yes pur69, they never disappointed but they could have been more consistent.
Don't really know for sure. I don't need lyrics. Her voice is beatyfull enough and doesn't need a meaning. With no meaningfull lyrics, her voice is pure, just like an instrument. Can't say for sure about the lyric question.
I agree with the first two but ever since I read an article in which the Pope of Mope slagged off the Cocteau Twins I haven't listen to a single song by the whinging old gas bag.
but isnt that the case with quite a few bands with their live performances? im one of the younger generation who havent seen the Cocteau Twins before. ive seen lots of bands multiple times and their live performances are not always amazing. ive seen some bands play awful gigs, ive seen that same band do average gigs and also some mind-blowingly amazing gigs. i think its just the nature of live music. the performers cant always be 'in the right mood' over a 20 date tour.
Sure i have Liz's lyric book. She dated the butcher across the street from my cousin's ex-wife. So... u can say we're almost family... lol Just kidding, don't really know for sure...
Get out of here!!! Anyone who knows & loves CT will know that this is complete bullshit! IT'S JUST YOUR INTERPRRETATION! Please preface any attempt at deciphering Liz's words with that preface! Unless you have access to her lyric book, that is!
