Sheryl Crow - My Favorite Mistake 

When this song was a hit, I was a jobless teenager who just left school daydreaming everyday about where in the world life was going to take me. I look at planes in the sky and question myself if there ever will be a day when I escape the poverty and the hard times. Today I live comfortably after working 23 years. It’s amazing how music takes you back to a specific point in your life.

That guitar riff in the beginning is fire👌

Man how I miss the 90s…even this particular genre was a whole lot better then than now…sadly enough…they don’t make like this anymore.😢😢😢

This song still hits as hard in my mid 40's as it did in my teenage years.

I was singing this at work randomly and I was like yea I'm a 31 year black man who really digs Sheryl Crow and I'm okay with that :)

"maybe nothing lasts forever, even when you stay together..."

Sheryl deserved a Grammy for this song, i can't seem to get enough of.

thank you Goodwill for playing this song while i was there. ive forgotten how amazing this song is

We don't talk enough about how this was secretly the best song of the 90s

Heard this gem in the grocery store yesterday and had to revisit...that bridge to the end is just best. They don't write them like this anymore.

My favorite Sheryl Crow song

I am 48 live in the UK & remember this wonderful song!

I'm working on that time machine, guys. I will get us all back home.

I was singing this at work randomly and I was like yea I’m a 41 year old asian man who digs Sheryl Crow and I’m okay with that :)

To me Sheryl is the finest female singer ever.

We had some authentic and eclectic musicians in the 90s. Sheryl is without a doubt one of them.

I’ve been on a Sheryl Crow lately, she is flawless, gorgeous, inspirational and talented. She is one that definitely deserved getting out in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.

This whole song is fire. It gets better as the song goes on. Really hard to pull off. Even in simplicity.

It's one of those songs that you don't get bored of replaying over and over again.

I've always absolutely adored Sheryl Crow

I first heard this song as a kid in the ‘90s. Listening to it now really hits different now that I’m 35 and have experienced my fair share of heartbreaks. If I had a chance to go back in time and forever stay in the ‘90s, I would. I miss this kind of music when artists sang about real emotions. It’s a shame that music isn’t like this anymore.

That guitar and her voice is perfect.

I'm finally old enough to understand the stuff she sings about, her songs are so good lol I see how she's a platinum selling artist now

Musical Masterpiece, about a love that was toxic and she wanted to stay with him. She got lessons learned. He taught her what she doesn't want from a man,cause she learned her lesson. She was so in love that is why it's her favorite mistake, cause she really didn't want to let him go but she had too.

One of the greatest guitar riffs of all time…no joke. Such an amazing song…in happier times…

my favorite Sheryl song, takes me right back to my 1998. croatian army days&dawns...❤️🍀

TIMELESS MASTERPIECE

This lady has a incredible way of expressing the feelings involved with misadventure.. Who dosent love sheryl ☘️

Your my favorite mistake..Did you see me walking by?? Did it ever make you cry??? Who's still rocking 2020?!?. The hook/chorus is beautiful .... Sheryl crow is beautiful ❤🧡

This song will never get old

Did you see me walking by…did it ever make you cryyyy??? Omg love this song ❤

she isn't appreciated enough. song writing genius. legend

This for me is the best song from Sheryl Crow..will never get tired of listening to this 💗

This woman has had my heart for years. Way better than she was given credit for.

2:30 The bridge, solo and outro are greatness.

I'm sure she's sometimes here after a bad day reading the comment section and smiling. 🐎❤️

The world needs more of this music! The 90's rocked, Sheryl rocks.

My favorite Sheryl Crow song.

Timeless song from a woman with such timeless beauty.

Still here in 2024 🎉 who else is? 😊

I know I can’t be the only 70 year old who absolutely loves this amazing woman’s work!

Back in 98 (I was 19) when this would come on the radio, in stores, etc. I'd always say "it's my song!" and I heard it the other day in a store and couldn't help but smile. Time flies!

They dont make music videos like before. The lighting,the shades,the colors, and the close ups. I think they wanted you to visualize it as a dream or a memory!! And soo many scenes could be stills (photos). I thought it was perfect!!

Genuinely one of the best songs of the 90's, from one of the best American artists of the 90's. I hadn't heard this for a while but immediately was taken back to my teenage years.

Tell me I’m not the only one that never realized how beautiful Sheryl Crow is until now after having watched this video for the first time in 20 years...

This song got me through a really tough break up. ❤️ thank you Sheryl for capturing all of our favorite mistakes

One of my favourite 90s songs. I’m 49 and I’ll love this forever

I have know idea why but this song is helping me realize my breakup isn't bad as I make it up to. She did give me 3 beautiful babies. I always had a thing for Sheryl Crowe too. 😂

The lyrics are poetry and I think everyone can relate to that one relationship that was messed up at least on one level. I personally think that makes for a great song.

This song is so amazing. My favorite part has always been the beautiful melody of the outro when she sings: "Did you know, could you tell You were the only one That I ever loved Now everything's so wrong Did you see me walking by? Did it ever make you cry? You're my favorite mistake You're my favorite mistake You're my favorite mistake"

it gets better and more sophisticated every time. this is not some simple dumb ass bs rock/pop song people, this is rock and roll history, a piece of the best there ever was and we're lucky to be here to hear it. thank you sheryl crow. it's gift that keeps on giving. i can't say enough.

This song never gets a old 💚 I remember my mom singing while cutting hair at her beauty shop when I was a kid brings back good memories ☺️

I woke up and called this morning, The tone of your voice was a warning That you don't care for me anymore. I made up the bed we sleep in. I looked at the clock when you creep in. It's 6 AM and I'm alone. Did you know when you go it's the perfect ending, To the bad day I was just beginning. When you go, all I know is you're my favorite mistake. Your friends are sorry for me. They watch you pretend to adore me. But I am no fool to this game. Now here comes your secret lover, She'll be unlike any other, Until your guilt goes up in flames. Did you know when you go it's the perfect ending, To the bad day I'd gotten used to spending. When you go, all I know is you're my favorite mistake You're my favorite mistake. Well maybe nothing lasts forever, Even when you stay together. I don't need forever after, but it's your laughter won't let me go So I'm holding on this way. Did you know could you tell you were the only one That I ever loved? Now everything's so wrong. Did you see me walking by, did it ever make you cry? Now you're my favorite mistake Yeah you're my favorite mistake You're my favorite mistake

Sheryl Crow - the full package - beautiful, incredibly talented: singer/songwriter, musician, record producer, actress, activist. She plays guitar, bass and keyboards....

She’s so beautiful, and her voice is amazing 💙

That’s awesome y’all it sucks being alone… Its always good to find the right one for you that likes you for you period…..

I'm 33 and have loved this song for 20 years now... and I swear every few years when I hear it again I hear an entirely different version of the same story because of my own life experiences. Her lyrics are so excellent.

I appreciate the music when I first heard it as a child. It was when I was older when I paid attention to the lyrics. It hits differently, especially, when you're going through it. I'll always miss my favorite mistake.

Recently learned Wendy Melvoin (Prince) played guitar on this. Hell yeah!

I love her composition. It's like a beautifully winding road. You don't know where you're going or where you'll end up, but it's bound to be beautiful.

My favorite song of hers. I don't care what age or gender you are. It applies.You will never forget your Favorite Mistake. Hopefully, they haven't forgotten you.But they'll still be your favorite.

That 3- note riff is so perfect. Captures 1998-1999 so perfectly for me. Not sure if Sheryl or Jeff Trott wrote that riff, but it is so emblematic of that time frame...just perfect.

I remember hearing this song in late 1998, was 16 years old, junior in high school. Sirius XM on their 90s channel today is having countdown of top 30 songs this week 12/17 of 1998, this song was number 17.

Still listening to this in '23. Found myself singing parts of it randomly throughout my day! Lol. Sheryl Crow is what I grew up listening to with my mom. Childhood memories right here! Her music is so simple.

The tune of the video & look, her hair outfits everything is so visionary stunning 🤩 Like a old time postcard with a little color. Amazing 🥲

Sheryl is gorgeous. I've adored her music since I was a kid.

This song tops all of the others in the Sheryl Crow list of top hits. The guitar and vocals are just on another level. Instantly recognizable on the 1st bass slide note !

Hey swifteys, now this is musicial talent.

I woke up and called this morning The tone of your voice was a warning That you don't care for me anymore I made up the bed we sleep in I looked at the clock when you creep in It's six AM and I'm alone Did you know when you go it's the perfect ending To the bad day I was just beginning When you go all I know is you're my favorite mistake Your friends act sorry for me They watch you pretend to adore me But I'm no fool to this game Now here comes your secret lover She'll be unlike any other Until your guilt goes up in flames. Did you know when you go it's the perfect ending To the bad day I'd gotten used to spending When you go all I know is you're my favorite mistake You're my favorite mistake Well maybe nothing lasts forever Even when you stay together I don't need forever after, but it's your laughter won't let me go So I'm holding on this way Did you know could you tell you were the only one That I ever loved? Now everything's so wrong Did you see me walking by, did it ever make you cry? Now you're my favorite mistake Yeah you're my favorite mistake You're my favorite mistake

I really like Sheryl Crow, and this is by far my favorite thing that she's ever recorded. It rocks with a great Keith Richards' style rhythm guitar playing, it has a certain funky approach with attitude, playfulness, and sex appeal up the wazoo (at least speaking personally). And, on top of all that, the song's lyrics capture what's it's like to feel trapped inside the strong pull of someone despite knowing full well that they're tearing you down.

She’s by far my favourite female artist

When I was a kid and Mom and I were on a trip one time driving we had this CD blasting on repeat the whole way, for whatever reason as a curious kid I was asking questions about where kids come from and being planned and what not. Then my Mom explained that I was a surprise but the best surprise ever, and in the most innocent way I was her “Favourite Mistake”. Forever more that was our song! I love you Ma ❤️

What a beautiful song. One of the best pop tunes of the 90s. So evocative, gorgeous melody, great lyrics. I haven't heard this in a while, and it's even better than I remembered.

Damn, how great are these lyrics???? Seriously. BRILLIANT. just brilliant.

Not just my favorite Sheryl Crow song but a best of all time IMHO. ❤

If you get the chance to see her LIVE, GO! She is BRILLIANT! I hope she sees this! She played tons of instruments in 97 at the Blossom Music Centre! She was FABULOOOUS! WOW That voice!

Almost 20 years on, still love this song :)

This takes me back to a simpler time. If I only knew what I had back then🖤

This does not help my unhealthy infatuation with Sheryl

Such a beautiful song ❤the lyrics, the harmonies the whole damn thing 👏👏👏

What a mind blowing way to start an album! The musicality on this album is so stratospherically high. She did her best work producing herself. Too bad she doesn’t do that anymore.

This just reminds me of THE best time for amazing female singer/songwriters. The 90's were the best, in so many ways.

By far, her best song ever. I used to crank it in the car and sing along. :)

My Favorite Mistake...l think we all have one of those...

My favorite Sheryl's song. Class.

This is one of my favorite songs from Sheryl Crow. Definitely I recommend listen to this song after an awful breakup.

I legit use this as a reference track in every new space I mix in. Such a perfectly produced piece. If you haven't already I encourage you to listen closely to the secondary guitar tracks, the tambourine, and that beautiful organ.

I bet Sheryl misses those days back in 1998...I know i do..

My favorite Sheryl Crow song. No other song compares to this musical masterpiece

miss the 90's

Saw her in concert in the mid 90s in NYC at an old theatre. So freakin' cool. Small audience, like sitting in her living room jammin'.

I used to listen to this song with my former best friend. Now that it wasn’t meant to be, this has a brand new meaning, and I’m all here for it…😂

A musical genius. I was about to go to a Beatle song. Then Sheryl Crow added this. Sheryl Crow is an outstanding musician that ranks with the very best!

Pure genius 💯 The lyrics, the composition, vocals, flow....EVERYTHING!

They don't make music like this anymore. RIP

I was 24 when this came out. One of my all time favorite songs. Love the album and love Sheryl (as an artist). This song stirred emotions then, can still stir them now even though I’m happily married .

At one point in my life this song made me cry, fast forward 22 years later and it brings me happiness. Like she says, nothing lasts for ever :)

I have NEVER tired of this song !!! You're my favorite Sheryl Crow song !!!

Sheryl Crow is perfection in every way...Still hot and sounds great at 60! ❤

Most hottest, beautiful , female 90’s legend. I can remember singing along with her in my high-school years relating to all of her songs.