the beautiful south's jacqueline abbott sings iris' 'you've done nothing wrong' with iris on guitar and vocal harmonies. from the beautiful south concert special on 'later with jools holland' broadcast 1997
Iris DeMent is simply a musical Shakespeare with a voice that evokes all the happiness and pain we experience in life. And as for Jacqueline's rendition, well they've "done nothing wrong"...
I promise to continue to listen to Iris's songs until I can stop crying long enough to truly appreciate them. If you ever doubted that all humans experience the same joy and heartbreaks just listen to Iris's song and they will hit touch your very soul and trigger your deepest emotions.
Saw Iris in Denver once on Colfax Ave while going to Metro State - she's a treat for sure. Especially if you come from a little farm and relate to her lyrics.
Iris has the voice to tear you heart out when singing this song, Jacqueline although a great voice just cant put the emotion into this that it requires she just sings the words. It takes something else , something special to get deep into the emotions of country lyrics.
I recall when Iris first appeared on the scene. I saw her perform in and around Los Angeles: McCabes, Troubador, and many other venures. First heard her on KPFK's "Heartfelt Music". And boy did I have a crush on her. Wanted to date her but alas I was born deficient of the Music DNA. She still looks great. Can't even tell you what is meant by vocal harmonies.
Iris is such an unassuming, low key, non-threatening person always willing to play the supportive role. It is a wonder that she has survived so long in this egomaniacal industry. I love her voice. Looking forward to her show in Montreal on Sunday
Iris is certainly an icon of country music. However, Jacqui’s version of this song to me sounds incredible. She even had to spy on the lyrics notes every now and then but sang it like it was all her song. This will be one of my favorites for ever!
Once again a thank you both Jacqueline, & Iris. I have enjoyed well sung Country songs all my life, and heard, and seen many performer's. In my book you are at the top of all. Thank's once again RockyDon H Come on down to little New Zealand sometime, we'd love to have you for a song and a cuppa
Jackie Abbott is a very versatile singer. I love the way she beats Iris Dement at her own game, while still having to read the words from a sheet handed to her 30 mins earlier. Yet she always looks uncomfortable with her own ability. I remember the BBC Jools Holland Special (from which this came) very well. Jackie did a great version of Loving Arms with a gospel choir. Please post it if you have it. Thanks for this.
I find it kind of remarkable that Jackie can sing this so well and with such deep feeling, and yet she needs to look down at the words / music in front of her .... It sounds so smooth & natural, like it was practiced many times before.
I sing a bit.......not as good as Jackie........but still. Anyway.......when my buddy and I are roughing out a tune it seems like our first take is often our best. There's that slight hint of something new and fresh..........maybe it's uncertainty...........that makes the result more pleasing to the ear.
I had forgotten how much I enjoy Iris DeMent--her CDs are in a case I've misplaced (duh). This is also the first time I've heard "Jackie" or The Beautiful South recording session -- amazing talent here!
This happens all the time, it is in no way disrespectful. If it were I would be the first to say so because I LOVE Iris and have been a fan for many,many years. peace
I read that Jacqui (I call her Jacqui) received the music score 30 minutes before the gig!!! Notice how she keeps looking down. Makes this remarkable performance incomparable!!!
This is a beautiful song to be savoured by us all, it's not a platform for racist bigotry and warmongering and who done what to who. It's music guys just enjoy it, let's keep the political bollocks away from this.
@aplainchristian I agree , Iris has the ability ( as George jones sang ) to tear your heart out when she sings, and it seems to be intrinsic in her, built deep in her soul, she is amazing .
