Rufus Wainwright - Across The Universe (Official Music Video) 

Dakota Fanning was one of the best child actresses. The expressions on her little face are priceless and beyond her years.

John Lennon will never be forgotten, a masterpiece like this invites anyone from any time to perform it.

This is the first time I've heard Rufus sing. I've listened to Loudon for decades. What an awesome performance and video.

Magritte in an alley in Liverpool ! Golconda men in bowler hats float dreamlike in midair while red balloons and Dakota Fanning’s innocence stand in contrast to the dark dreary walls. Man ! The misè en scene of this short film is worthy of the cosmic ethereal fleeting beauty of Across the Universe. I’ve always wondered how would one film ‘wind inside a letter box’ ? Like this … like this ! Bravo !!

I've seen him play live and when he hit the keys at his piano and sang those first notes for the first time I was blown away. Incredible voice, man and talent. Acoustically he's brilliant.

Rufus does such a great job on this. I love Rufus and the Beatles too.

This was one of my Mums favourite songs...she passed away 6 September this year...I love this song but it has me in tears. Love you Mumma Bear

I love the carelessness in his voice.

Really very high quality a song and an incredible voice...I can't stop listening...

The world in a child's eye..... beautiful song and video!!

Fantastic song, one of the most beautiful Lennon's songs. Amazing version by Rufus Wainwright, and perfect video with a lovely Dakota Fanning...

I don't know why, but this song never fails to bring tears to my eyes

Stunning. Rufus is perfect for interpreting the Beatles’ catalogue.

This was one of my wife’s favourite songs. She passed away 3 months ago today and I am Crying in the kitchen while my two little kids are having their breakfast….

The song that made me fall in love with Rufus' voice.

Such a hauntingly beautiful melody, kind of gets inside you.

Soulful, lovely, hopeful. My heart hears you. Thank you.

Stunning performance of an imperishable hit. Dakota is a little girl with the eyes of a sage.

Words are flowing out Like endless rain into a paper cup They slither while they pass They slip away across the universe Pools of sorrow waves of joy Are drifting through my open mind Possessing and caressing me Jai Guru Deva, om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Images of broken light Which dance before me like a million eyes They call me on and on across the universe Thoughts meander like a restless wind Inside a letter box They tumble blindly as they make their way Across the universe Jai Guru Deva, om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Sounds of laughter shades of earth Are ringing through my open views Inciting and inviting me Limitless undying love Which shines around me like a million suns It calls me on and on across the universe Jai Guru Deva, om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Jai Guru Deva Jai Guru Deva Jai Guru Deva

Auch nach 14 Jahren hat dieses Lied endlich mich erreicht! Sehr schöne Melodie und Inhalt natürlich auch. Passend für die jetzige Zeit. Alles Liebe hinaus ins Universum❤😊

If I were a genius song writer, I would want Rufus Wainwright to sing my songs... Hell, who am I kidding, I would listen to Rufus singing the phone book :)

I’m absolutely obsessed with his voice. It gives me chills.

Simply one of the best covers of all time from one of the best movies of all time. Floods of tears just thinking about it

I absolutely adore this version. The singing, video, and musical arrangement totally blew me away.

Rufus é um gênio. Consegue interpretar um grande sucesso fazendo com que pareça ter sido gravado pela primeira vez! Linda música! Grande Rufus!

Rufus has the ability to transcend. The truth, soul, pain and beauty he delivers is pure magic.

This video is literally a surreal Magritte painting brought to amazing life...😱

Lennon and the Beatles really set the bar high...all their material is classic and timeless.

My mental and physical health really needed this today

Happy 80th John, we miss you! And thanks Rufus for bringing life to this treasure

Masterpiece of the Beatles and beautifully performed by Rufus! ❣️ Magic!

The way he sings this makes me so emotional. It's so beautiful and the harmonies send me shivers

Beautiful version of this Beatles song.

Rufus wainwright does a brilliant underated cover version of a Beatles song

Wasn't too sure it would work without the Beatles' classic vocals at first, but Rufus and the musicians really give it their all here. I'd say they did the Fab Four justice.

I doubt anyone will see this comment but the song has a special place to me. I found this song years later because of a silly game I was playing with a bunch of friends. When the game finished, it played the cover of it and I felt so nostalgic. Unfortunately I missed the part where it said the song name but only who sung it. I asked friends but they had also missed it. After a ton of rush, they helped me find it. I listened to the beatles version but it didnt bring me the nostalgia I thought it would. I found this after a while of searching. My older sister would open this while we ate dinner and at the time I didn't like it. I just remembered a few parts of the clip back then. Now, she's studying abroad and I'm here reminiscing about her. I miss the times where everything was simple and the time where I got angry at a simple song and not the world. I'll talk to my sister after this.

"Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns, it calls me on and on across the universe" thats it. Not even the apostles wrote anything better

So happy John Lennon is remembered like this :)

I need a moment to collect myself. the tears won't stop, the million suns calling me across the universe the endless ocean of compassion and love, I keep forgetting, You're Soaking In It. and when I remember, The Tears FLow.

wow dakota fanning was so young in this clip

one of the best build ups in a song i've ever heard.

Was never aware of this song till recently. Bless John Lennon,he wrote beautiful music,he really did. This cover of his song I think he'd have loved as it asks you to come in and feel every word...and it's just lovely. I'm happier for having heard it tonight.

Just heard this guy for the first time a few days ago on The Beatles Channel Sirius/XM. Wow! Blew me away! What a voice and what a perfect rendition!

Even better than the original. Thank you Rufus 🙏

I love this rendition! Since the first time I heard, and still love it the same way. This arrangement, the guitars, strings... and Dakota Fanning. =)

Dakota Fanning--even at this young age--brings a magical element of purity and genuineness to this song. This video wouldn't be the same without her...

This song always make me feel the beauty of the universe, feel my dreams and hopes. It always calms me down a little. Too beautiful to be ignored.

It's an amazing cover, for me John's version will be the best. His voice brings me immense peace

Rufus, don't read the negative remarks. They're idiots! We love you!

Aww little dakota is so cute. this is a great cover.

For me this is the version that spoke to me when my 30 year old son son died suddenly, I played this at his funeral. I miss him so much. This song makes me feel close to him❤

I don’t know how exactly to explain this, but his voice always pulls me back to it.

best making me cry around the universe song EVER WAAAAAA 😢😢😢😢😢

Nothing can get better than this ! This version completes the song❤️

I would have LOVED to live in the Universe where John, Paul, George and Ringo had the technology in video graphics that we have today. I truly believe our minds would have really been blown open - even more.

OMG. I'm a real Beatles/Lennon fan, so hard to tell: better, than the original. Loved it.

Fabulous rendition, beautifully sung.

Rufus Wainwright is such a gift to the world. (Likewise for Lennon and McCartney obviously, but that goes without saying.)

20 years later and he is realizing a disco track with icon Carly Rae Jepsen, introducing a whole new generation to one of the gay icons that made music for us lonely queers. Someone tell this young guy that his trauma as a teen and his issues with meth addiction would not bring him down, and he would later find happiness and love.

Rufus Wainwright is a world-class artist. I want more.

There are a few covers that I love more than the originals. This is definitely one of them.

Love this guy. Brilliant interpretation of this song.

One of my favourite Beatle songs by one of my favourite singers. 😎

I dedicate this song to my daughter since she was a baby 🌱🌸

He has such beautiful eyes.

Nothing’s gonna change my world. Well done, Rufus!

What an amazing voice !

Wonderful video that deals with our tendency to distance ourselves from one another and ignore our inner child. The young girl wants to connect with the singer but he is suspended on a chair in a drab, expressionless otherworld, aloof from those around him and the presence of the girl. She spots a window on an upper floor and, hoping to get his attention, makes her way to a room containing several art pieces: one of Rufus singing and some colourful children’s sketches. From her perspective through the closed window, the chair is empty and the faceless men are gone, so the girl approaches the painting of Rufus singing. They smile at one another and like a portal to an inner consciousness the window instantly opens, revealing Rufus on the chair outside. She waves at him but gets no response, so she returns to the street, closes her eyes and makes a wish, letting the balloon slip from her fingers. The balloon drifts up and becomes many as Rufus descends from the mundane realm that held him. His eyes open as if awakened to the girl's presence and the message that she brings -- from love grows love, and the prospect of changing our world becomes possible when we are prepared to change ourselves.

Rufus -- I am a Beatlemaniac and you did this song proud. Thanks for the show in Philly you did a while back on the 4th of July!

So happy when I listen to this song,,,it felt like I was meeting an old close friend I hadn't seen in a while..

I see the influence of painter Rene Magritte on the opening alley scene. Great version of Beatles classic.

Ruffus doing a beautiful rendition to one of John Lennon masterpieces. I love John but Ruffus is so near perfect. Beautiful song 🥺🥺

Don't forget to treat yourself as Special as the person you are Rufus, you definitely deserve it 😘

A beautiful man and a beautiful song choice.

Legend.

LYRIC GUY IS HERE!!! Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe Pools of sorrow waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind Possessing and caressing me Jai guru deva om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes They call me on and on across the universe Thoughts meander like a restless wind Inside a letter box they Stumble blindly as they make their way Across the universe Jai guru deva om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Sounds of laughter shades of life are ringing Through my open ears inciting and inviting me Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns And calls me on and on across the universe Jai guru deva om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Jai guru deva Jai guru deva Jai guru deva Jai guru deva

If I could be given only one desire, I would choose to live my life again with this experience remembered.

What an absolutely beautiful little girl. Such an expressive face.

Children are, in my opinion, often overrated in clips/films ( because they're cute and all that!) but this girls owns this clip! She's amazing.

whoa... this is really beautiful, where have you been all my life?

Best cover I've ever heard.

I speak regularily with ghosts that visit me. A special, wonderful gh😇st I know told me the name Rufus Wainwright, a name unknown to me. He insisted and I googled, to end up here. Knowing the Spiritfriend in my heart, Now I truly understand why he insisted. Tears of joy have arisen in my eyes. Thank you so much P.R.🌈🌎❤️🙏

So lovely, I'm in awe at this. Nothing can make me feel deeper and more connected to the people around me. Special song. Full of love xx

Great Lennon ! Great Rufus ! Great Dakota Fanning ! Great song !

great voice and little Dakota Fanning is soooo adorable.

I'm in tears 💔

Even more beautifull than the.original. love everything that you do man. Tr. There are angels on earth.

One of the most beautiful song ever from the beatles Nice cover

Mia mamma adorava questa cover, lei non c’è più. Ascoltarla, oggi, mi commuove. Ti Amo mamma ❤

For me the best cover ever.

Muy buena y distinta versión de Rufus. Una de mis 400 canciones favoritas de The Beatles.

When you know a classic song by heart, it is so hard to judge a cover by its own merits. This song is the same and yet different; it is absolutely brilliant

Such a beautiful masterpiece. The music, the singing, the video.

What a beautiful child. Superb actress. Amazing body awareness for a child.

unbelievable voice, unbelievable video.

This is an amazing cover of this song. Rufus sounds so great!

"Glory to the shining remover of darkness."

I cry every time and it disturbs me :)

doesn't matter John Lennon wrote & sang it,the whole point is that it is such a beautiful song and that is shown by how timeless it is.Stop all the hating and arguing over who's done what,just stop and think that if you've left a review,negative or positive,then the song itself has had a big impact on you,also remember imagine,let this song take you to your own utopia.Lennon would want love to spread,not fickle arguments about who done whatever,be peaceful is the message.

This is my favorite version of this song "Across the Universe" i love this song..!