To those that are saying “I never knew Kate was a singer”, don’t get too excited, sadly she’s not. This was the only song she actually ever recorded, and it was only a hit in Europe, particularly Kate’s home country, the UK. Kate only agreed to do it on the understanding it was only for promotion of the film “A Christmas Carol” and on the understanding that all royalties earned from the record sales went to charities that she supported, which they did. Kate was offered record deals following this, but she turned them all down. She was born to act, not to sing, and she cringes whenever someone even so much as mentions this song in an interview, because she hates her own singing voice, which to be fair, most of us hate listening to ourselves back on video or record. It’s a shame though, she’s got a beautiful voice.
I think she could have pursued a singing career. If she had a good voice coach. . I would love to see her sing harmony . I think there are pop songs she could have sung very well More Dixie chick style 😊❤
HOW AM I JUST DISCOVERING THIS?!?! I had no idea she could sing like this! She's incredible. This is just beautiful. Kate needs to come do Broadway and get that EGOT
I remember when this song first came out, my mum brought it for me on cd to go in my portable cd player and head phones, she got it as a Xmas present and when I opened it in the morning I was so chuffed, I remember saying "this is the best Xmas ever". Sadly my mum is no longer with us anymore, so whenever I hear this, it takes me back to that day. 😔
I know there is likes on this comment but I wanted to comment to let you know someone has read it so sorry to hear that very sad but very nice at the same time hope you have a wonderful xmas this year having wonderful memories because memories and pictures are what keep you going anyway merry Christmas 🎅🎄🎁
Sorry for your loss but I'm sure she wouldn't want you to be sad they never really leave us if you hold them in your thoughts which is clear you do. Hope you and your family can have a wonderful Christmas stay strong x
@@jessie7979 aww thank you, yes I think of her most days, I just think of the happier times and moments like this song gives me, it's quite comforting actually 😊 Merry Christmas to you too x
Back in 2023 to listen to this AMAZING voice of Kate Winslett! Hands up if you're singing this at the top of your voices trying to convince yourself you sound just like Kate! 👋 nope...no-one...?....just me then...? 😂
I found this song last Christmas. It kept showing up on my homepage. I'm glad I clicked, because I love the song. Didn't even know Kate sang. She has such a lovely voice, doesn't she?
@@juliewheatley8411what you talking about not getting credit,she’s one of the most critically acclaimed Oscar winning actresses in history with multiple Oscar nominations,golden globe wins,Emmys & BAFTAs galore! I think you need to look up her full list of acting awards and nominations and you’ll see how much credit she’s gotten in her career.
She answered in public a few moments later when this song was released (and one of music companies invited her for a new album contract) - I am a actor, not a singer...
She has a lovely voice. This song is so sad when any of us think of those who left our lives and who we should have begged to stay. We all have the "love of our lives" whom we did not end up with.
Yes,the what might have been...o,the many poems, songs,I have written about this very subject....Merry Christmas,Jill,wherever you are tonight....my Christmas love.
That statement is so true, I'm in love with a girl who I believe is the love of my life, but having had my heart broken so many times in the past I just can't see this situation being any different.
Well, it's not the bottom in 2001-2002 and has been in the No.1 position in several countries, this song also received a lot of good criticism. And Kate even donated the income for sargent cancer care for children and national society for The prevention of cruelty to children. so you'd better find out the truth before commenting.
It's part of the soundtrack of christmas carol move number 100 and not even the main soundtrack. It's a miracle it got to 18 Million views, it wasn't even on the radio and Kate Winslet isn't famous as a singer so people wouldn't go looking for her songs, she's an actress with a minor (though important) role in this movie. So: how would you even find it if you hadn't either checked the soundtrack of the movie (hardly anyone does this), heard about it from friends (who did check) or stumbled over it, possibly while looking for christmas carol movies to watch on youtube. I fell in love with the song while watching the movie on TV years ago and cried when the video was disabled in my countr due to copyright, but I just found out that it's available again, soo....yay!
Lovely voice, but really better too at her acting and movies.So it doesnt matter which professional way she stayed with,because she is great at anything.
Yes, it is, it's better than most of the top 50 Christmas songs that are always on the music channels every Christmas. But I never hear it get any airtime. Shame really I believe if people heard it and it got more coverage it would be a Christmas classic
Excellent voice Kate. I remember her coming out of a London supermarket and smiling at me as I went in, that smile rocked my world lol. Made up for days.
@pigwa genonefa And i think your whole family say the same to you still your born day . You transgender😂😂😂. once again I tell you don't interefere you fucker ashole go to hell and fuck up there😒😝😂😂😂
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"What If" Here I stand alone With this weight upon my heart And it will not go away In my head I keep on looking back Right back to the start Wondering what it was that made you change Well I tried But I had to draw the line And still this question keeps on spinning in my mind What if I had never let you go Would you be the man I used to know If I'd stayed If you'd tried If we could only turn back time But I guess we'll never know Many roads to take Some to joy Some to heart-ache Anyone can lose their way And if I said that we could turn it back Right back to the start Would you take the chance and make the change Do you think how it would have been sometimes Do you pray that I'd never left your side What if I had never let you go Would you be the man I used to know If I'd stayed If you'd tried If we could only turn back time But I guess we'll never know If only we could turn the hands of time If I could take you back would you still be mine 'Cos I tried But I had to draw the line And still this question keep on spinning in my mind What if I had never let you go Would you be the man I used to know What if I had never walked away 'Cos I still love you more than I can say If I'd stayed If you'd tried If we could only turn back time But I guess we'll never know We'll never know
Chloe Warner she certainly has a beautiful voice, why on earth didn't she release an album? I for one would have bought it. Kate, you are an amazing talent !
I actually bought the single when it came out. I now heard in an interview with Kate that all the proceeds went to children's charities, which is nice.
I can't help but think of Titanic, "what if I had never let you go?", the handprint, the shots of Kate looking up reminiscent of the lifeboat jump scene, I imagine this is Rose returning home after making it to America, this is the closest thing we'll get to a titanic sequel folks.
Sam E - she should have stayed in the boat.. maybe jack could have survived on his own, beat the impossible odds.. but not having to care for another. That’s where Rose went wrong.
Still here 2021.. and all I can say is the woman his one of the most amazing voices ever.. would love to here more from her.. on you go Kate. . Show the world many love from Scotland xxx
One of the best lyric passages in this...my absolute favorite line: *"Many roads to take, some to joy some to heart ache anyone can lose their way..."* speaks so much to life.
Here I stand alone With this weight upon my heart And it will not go away In my head I keep on looking back Right back to the start Wondering what it was that made you change Well I tried But I had to draw the line And still this question keeps on spinning in my mind What if I had never let you go Would you be the man I used to know If I'd stayed If you'd tried If we could only turn back time But I guess we'll never know Many roads to take Some to joy Some to heart-ache Anyone can lose their way And if I said that we could turn it back Right back to the start Would you take the chance and make the change Do you think how it would have been sometimes Do you pray that I'd never left your side What if I had never let you go Would you be the man I used to know If I'd stayed If you'd tried If we could only turn back time But I guess we'll never know If only we could turn the hands of time If I could take you back would you still be mine 'Cos I tried But I had to draw the line And still this question keep on spinning in my mind What if I had never let you go Would you be the man I used to know What if I had never walked away 'Cos I still love you more than I can say If I'd stayed If you'd tried If we could only turn back time But I guess we'll never know We'll never know
I've always loved Kate, there is nothing false about her and she comes over as very much the girl next door, I didn't realise she had such a beautiful voice ! Wow X
Wow she is an amazing singer! One of the best voices I've ever heard honestly. And she can really hit those high notes so perfectly and has a lot of power and range. She needs to do more songs.
Wow just WOW! Unfortunately for so many famous talented actors/actresses we only know their amazing acting skills but never their singing skills.. this is amazing!!!
gargouenzene singing is way different than acting and talking your lines. There is timing yes, but key and range come into it with singing. It's way tougher. I'm just repeating what she said about recording this song on studio. She didn't enjoy it.
I have a core memory sitting in my living at 10/11years old and listening to this and was inlove with it! Il Glad I remember it because it takes me back to when i had no worries at all
When I first heard this many many years ago I actually felt really sad and thought about relationships I had lost. It is one of my favourite Christmas songs.
Lyrics Here I stand alone With this weight upon my heart And it will not go away In my head, I keep on looking back Right back to the start Wondering what it was that made you change Well, I tried, but I had to draw the line And still this question keeps on spinning in my mind What if I had never let you go? Would you be the man I used to know? If I'd stayed, if you'd tried If we could only turn back time But I guess we'll never know Many roads to take Some to joy, some to heart-ache Anyone can lose their way And if I said that we could turn it back Right back to the start Would you take the chance and make the change? Do you think how it would have been sometimes? Do you pray that I'd never left your side? What if I had never let you go? Would you be the man I used to know? If I'd stayed, if you'd tried If we could only turn back time But I guess we'll never know If only we could turn the hands of time If I could take you back would you still be mine? 'Cause I tried, but I had to draw the line And still this question keeps on spinning in my mind What if I had never let you go? Would you be the man I used to know? What if I had never walked away? 'Cause I still love you more than I can say If I'd stayed, if you'd tried If we could only turn back time But I guess we'll never know We'll never know Source: Musixmatch
