I'm a black man. I was married to a white woman who used to play this album. Wasn't feeling it at first, but after my divorce I went and bought this CD. 25 YEARS later I still play Little Earthquakes weekly, as I dose off to sleep! Tori Amos is my white "Mary J Blige"... if you've ever heard her. I love Tori Amos! She got me through some tough times! Little Earthquakes, the album is classic!
I was a clerk/manager for several Musicland stores in the Chicagand area from 1990-96. In my personal opinion it was just about the greatest time for music of all genres. I have about 800g of music and probably half comes from that time period. I still pull out things like Diggable, Me'shell, Dre and Snoop, Boys 2 Men, Mary K, De La Soul, Public Enemy all the time. And I'm 'a punk/alt rock guy'. Regardless of who creates it, great music is rare. When I find something that speaks to me, I embrace it too. Its a good trait more should have.
@@gottapee you sound foolish! While we are all "humans"... there are differences between the races, which is a beautiful thing! If you were offended by my comment you probably are some narrow-minded far-right white bigot! You've probably never dated outside your race, else you would never make an obvious statement . I learned a great deal about (white) music through dating outside my race. It was a beautiful thing! RACE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE... and these differences should be celebrated, not sanitized with we're "all human" statements! That's abundantly clear.
My fellow 16 year old friend was like you have to hear this. She played the LEATHER. I WAS INSTANTLY HOOKED AND HAD TO HEAR THE WHOLE ALBUM. We found out she was coming to play at our city's State theater. Somehow we managed to snag the three Dead Center tickets front row balcony. We bought special outfits. When the lights went down everybody was whooping and cheering and yelling for her and clapping our hands off... Then all of a sudden spotlights come on her at her piano, she touched one key in the room went silent!!! I've been to probably 100 different concerts and I've never seen anything like it. I seen her dead center front row at her Grand rapids show like 4 years later, and then a couple years later is Lansing. It's always the same thing the room is cheering and clapping she presses that one key in the room goes silent from respect and attention. There's nothing like seeing Tori Amos live there is just nothing else like it. ** And I've been to Prince, ACDC, Tom Petty, and Ani DeFranco. Nothing touches the performance the energy and the experience of a Tori Amos show.
0:00:00 Crucify 0:04:58 Girl 0:09:04 Silent All These Years 0:13:16 Precious Things 0:17:43 Winter 0:23:25 Happy Phantom 0:26:39 China 0:31:37 Leather 0:34:51 Mother 0:41:48 Tear in Your Hand 0:46:26 Me and a Gun 0:50:09 Little Earthquakes 0:57:03 Upside Down 1:01:24 Thoughts 1:04:07 Ode to the Banana King (Part I) 1:08:14 Song for Eric 1:10:05 The Pool 1:12:54 Take to the Sky 1:17:12 Sweet Dreams 1:20:39 Mary 1:25:03 Sugar 1:29:29 Flying Dutchman 1:35:59 Humpty Dumpty 1:38:50 Smells Like Teen Spirit 1:42:05 Little Earthquakes [live] 1:49:05 Crucify [live] 1:54:39 Precious Things [live] 1:59:44 Mother [live] 2:06:08 Happy Phantom [live] 2:09:28 Here in My Head [live]
You all probably dont give a damn but does someone know a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any tips you can offer me.
I'm 42 and I have listened to this album since I was 13 help me through some dark places in my life and I will always hold this album close to my heart stunning voice thank you T.A ✨✨
This is me, except I’m 44 and I was 15. I met her when I was 18 after a concert in Dallas, she was so nice and funny. I will never forget it. Recently, I had a friend of 30 years send my a text with a screenshot of Crucify playing her radio and said “This reminds me of you, it was always playing in your car. And continuously on our trip to Padre” Tori got me through so really hard times, my abusive marriage when I was 20 and many years later, my mothers unexpected death. Then finally the strength to talk about my sexual abuse at 41. I truly believe my life would inherently different without her words. She’s a fucking icon.
@@MrsVoss 45 and 16! exactly the same as you both re her music getting through tough times. Listening now brings up memories but also makes me see how much shT ive come through!! Stay strong
I was 19 and saw her at the Flood zone in Richmond in 92 I had never heard of her before. Bought the album at the Merch stand that night. Loved her voice and loved how she put her raw emotions into her songs. Have been a fan ever since. Flash forward to 1999 when I met my wife. She was also a huge fan and it was something we had in common when we first met. Played some of her songs at our wedding reception. When my wife passed in 2009 I had these albums in pretty much constant rotation. My daughter who was 11 at the time and is 23 now loves Tori as well. Occasionally she will tell me it helps her feel closer to her mom. Whenever I start going to dark places and missing Jo I play Little Earthquakes and it helps me get through.
think it's strange that people are surprised by the ammount of male fans that Tori has.. Is it wrong for a man to enjoy the beauty and talent that she has? Have been an avid fan since i was about 20, heard Little Earthquakes first and was instantly hooked. Being a musician too i recognised greatness and poetic majesty.. love it!..
As a guy who loves women (perhaps sometimes more than is good for me), I am always interested in what women have to say. It helps me to understand them better. Also female vocalists are simply better, whether your talking about classical or pop music. Show me a male singer as good as Tori, or Amy Winehouse, or Sheryl Crow, or PJ Harvey -- or Waltraud Meier, for that matter.
I was 19 and saw her at the Flood zone in Richmond in 92 I had never heard of her before. Bought the album at the Merch stand that night. Loved her voice and loved how she put her raw emotions into her songs. Have been a fan ever since. Flash forward to 1999 when I met my wife. She was also a huge fan and it was something we had in common when we first met. Played some of her songs at our wedding reception. When my wife passed in 2009 I had these albums in pretty much constant rotation. My daughter who was 11 at the time and is 23 now loves Tori as well. Occasionally she will tell me it helps her feel closer to her mom. Whenever I start going to dark places and missing Jo I play Little Earthquakes and it helps me get through.
Thank you for sharing. Touched by Your story to tears as listening to Tori singing in the background... May Jo's memory be eternal! All the best and greatest of blessings yo You and Your daughter!
"boy you best pray that I bleed real soon how's that thought for you" I mean every line always felt like it was written just for me. I'm 44 now and it brings tears to my eyes listening to this to think how far I've come. 28 years ago, I did not expect to make it to 44. At all. Music is so incredible. 🙏🙏🙏
Tori, your music changed my life, helped me face horrific abuse I was suffering as a youth and young adult, helped me sort out all the waves of feelings I was drowning in, gave me hope, that I was not alone. Your music was a guide I used to recognize the power I had within me as a young child and the power all my marginalized ancestors carried. I carry that power with me to this day. I thank you for unabashedly sharing your talents, your gifts with the world.
@@romb4649 I know you were probably trying to be nice however it is hard to appreciate the unsolicited advice. It comes across as condescending. I view the comments section as more of a community space to share rather than a way to reach famous creatives. I felt moved to share my gratitude, that is all. Thanks for understanding.
This album was fearless...listening to her music...I think it let me feel things I didn't know I was ready to feel. I adored this album at a time when I was learning what it meant to be a woman. Gentle, powerful, freighting and elegant.
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I wasn't aware of this singer at all. I came here because of a Rick Beato video regarding this album as a masterpiece and honestly I'm blown away by the musicianship, the arrangements and her soothing voice. A master work.
It was heaps of fun watching Rick Beato getting blown away by the same sounds that blew me away back in 1992... and still do. I saw her live every time she came to Sydney in the nineties - somehow, in huge auditoriums and theaters I felt as if she was singing directly to me - not many artists can do that!
I was happy and shocked that he did a profile on this album and it's awesome that he brought a few more people to it. Search "Tori Amos the waitress live". Thank me later.
Another male fan here - in 2021. (And again - now in 2023.) Even after all of these years, I still love this album. Some songs still make me shiver, such as Silent All These Years and Precious Things. She put so much of her own soul and personal pain into her music. I admire her bravery. Maybe that’s why I love it so much - her poignant honesty is timeless. So expressive and emotive. Despite the fact that (as a hetero male) I haven’t directly experienced what she sings about, I still find her stories moving. I have empathy and can imagine how much pain she (and all of us) have endured. Some of it is universal human emotion. We all feel sad and lonely sometimes, as of no one else hears us. Beautiful music from a beautiful person. Timeless. Thank you, Tori. God bless you.
none of my friends ever felt Tori Amos's songs the way i felt. i dont remember how many people I've tried showing TA to and simply to be met with their indifference. i can't explain how floaty the songs make me feel. how at ease and comforting the songs are. Thanks for all these years of floaty music
You guys, fans out there. I am so excited to listen to this as it takes me for a spin to the past at age 11. This album changed my life. At 34, this album only gets better as this world evolves under my feet. I feel a connection with other fans who are listening to this album as they relax for the evening. Long live Tori.
Oh Tori! Damn, I still get chills listening. Certain songs still touch deep and bring me to tears, even after 25 years. Thank you a million times for sharing yourself with us!
This was my favorite album when I was 11. I'm now 40 and listening to this is absolutely, beautiful and timeless. These songs have so much more meaning now as an older woman and mother and everything I've been through in my life. If I only truly understood then what I know now. She is a truly beautiful, insightful, inspirational WOMAN💜💜💜
For 31 years I have been infatuated by Ms. Amos' vocals and the way I get emotional everytime I listen to her music!! To me, she is "Musical ASMR" at it's finest!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Just discovering Tori and already a big fan, I don't understand how is it that I ignored her music during all these years. This album is precious, a real gem, a masterpiece. And I'm going to her concert next friday ! I'm really excited ! See you soon Tori !
Ich kenne Tori durch meine Mama. Sie fing an das zu hören als ich etwa 12/13 war und anfangs war ich nur genervt, ich stand mehr auf schnellere Musik. Als ich 15 war, im Dezember in der Vorweihnachtszeit, ging ich in die Küche, um mir Milch und Kekse zu holen, als dieses Album im Radio (CD-Spieler) lief. Mama war grad nicht im Raum, sie war kurz im Bad. Es lief gerade "Precious Things" und ich dachte nur: WOW! Ich vergaß die Kekse und die Milch, setzte mich einfach nur an den Küchentisch und hörte mir das an. Dann kam "Winter" und es war vollends um mich geschehen.
I'm a man and this album, along with my dog Cracker helped get me through some tough times and a divorce in the early 90s. I spent many drunk nights lying on the floor clutching my dog while listening to Tori. The dog I had found as a puppy tied to a post in the back of someone's yard obviously neglected, and I randomly stopped and asked if I could have the dog. They said yes, so I had no choice really. The dog's new name was "25 Bucks and a Cracker". She was the best dog, ever.
Sincerely hope you've been in a physical room IRL with other tori nuts at a meet & greet, Q&A, show or signing. There's something mysteriously magical and powerful created by her fanatics and I've experienced a ton of cultish live acts in concert (everything from Radiohead & Pearl Jam to the Dead, Metallica and Dave Matthew's Band) but there's something unparalleled about the energy created between both her and her audience. THE CLOSEST tangible thing I can use to relate to it to even begin to describe the experience would have to be would be my first times rolling on ecstasy in groups of my best friends in the '90s.
+Katie Rebecca Wilson When men deny their anima, the part of us that is female, they often cringe at anything that might make them feel sensitive or seem weak. I like many, many kinds of music and am also a singer/songwriter. I feel that Tori is one of those rare artists who were truly touched by the divine and allowed to speak to a huge audience about the most private parts of herself, and thus allow others to feel connected to those aspects within themselves and each other. Though it is true that she criticizes men in some of her work, I don't take it personally. Men have had their chance to run the world and I welcome a new day. I think that The Beekeeper is her masterpiece!
Im 43 now nearly 44 (shussh😢) ive listened to this album sins CD'S 💿 we're 'a thing" Tori, you are and are still an inspiration to me , i feel like can connect with every word in your beautiful songs, i can relate on a human level and lyrical, you are the the most beautiful and powerful inspirational and talented woman i have ever come across! I still listen to this album and know every word and note to this day! I hope you read this , i love you for being part of my life and probably had a few similar experiences per your lyrics 💗 im playing this full album at my funeral, no hyms , just Tori x
A complete Godsend. Loved her for well over twenty years now and I'm 41 now. Their will never be another Tori and am blessed to have her keep it going. Such Majestic beauty!
May I say. Yes years have passed..and this extraordinary album makes my bones shiver my senses re invigorate those moments in time back then that made so much sense but hurt so very much . If your listening Tori . Very very very well.done.and thankyou X
When my grandfather was dying I used to listen to her as I was walking to see him. He ended up dying the same day as my graduation from H.S. & everyone was at the funeral fighting over money. No one came to my graduation except my bandmates gf's ....
Tori is a permanent fixture in the juke box of my life. I played the songs of her first two albums on the piano all the time in high school (some better than others), and she's influenced my musical landscape in a huge way. Genius, rock star, and exemplary human. I'm weeks from the birth of my first child, and she's gonna be raised on a musical diet with a healthy dose of Tori. Thank you for the gifts you've given the world.
I got to see and meet her about 10 yrs ago. I took my daughter, Tori is her idol, we had a great time the show was outstanding and Tori Amos is a true class act
i first saw her live on mtv (formerly known as MUSIC television) when this album came out, and i was immediately hooked. she played 3 songs and it blew my mind. bonus: she was also a Sandman fan, like me. i got to see her live soon after, and i even found a vinyl of Y Cant Tori Read. i also hooked all my friends on her. and i began collecting all her cd singles with all the bonus tracks which were a big thing bitd. and i'm so happy she's released all this on youtube (especially since i lost nearly my entire music collection). she was and is and forever will be so awesome. (she never was a cornflake girl -- she was ALWAYS a goddess!) thank you Tori for everything.
"Leather" is one of the sexiest songs ever written; I feel like I should shower off while listening or after listening to it, I feel that dirty, and my mind as a man just goes places while I sing along. That song makes love to me, I never want it to end. Sorry to share such an intimate moment in my heart and mind, beautiful work Tori, I play piano, and that is one of your best.
Got this album the date it came out when I was 19, and have had it ever since -- as an audio cassette, then as three different CDs I played so much I wore them out. As others here have stated, this album has been unusually instrumental (no pun intended) in helping me through many a tough time, and the good ones as well. Thank you Tori Amos, from the bottom of my heart, for such great and healing music.
They say you enjoy the music when you're happy and lyrics when you're sad, but sincerely, it all just gives me goosebumps. Such a talented pianist and singer 🗿🍷
Thank you Rick beato for reminding everyone how epic this album was in the early 90s, and how it still stands the test of time today. She was in her twenties when she made this album. That just makes it even more amazing 🤯 I was a metal head during those years but when I wanted to unwind this was one of my favorite albums. 👍👍
The most insane piano player I have heard. A voice that bring me to tears. Not just a piano playing singer but an absolutely GENIUS story teller through song. A gorgeous Woman, also a RED HEAD ❤
I’m 44 and I was 15 when this album came out. I met her when I was 18 after a concert in Dallas, she was so nice and quite funny, I will never forget it. Recently, I had a friend of 30 years send my a text with a screenshot of Crucify playing her radio and said “This reminds me of you, it was always playing in your car. And continuously on our trip to Padre” Tori got me through so really hard times, my abusive marriage when I was 20 and many years later, my mothers unexpected death. Then finally the strength to talk about my sexual abuse at 41. I truly believe my life would inherently different without her words. She’s a fucking icon.
39 going on 40 in 3 months... Got to know her music through my brother who was then in University. Always loved her music - especially this cd... this is one of very few cd's I can listen from start to finish without skipping a song. Currently going through a divorce, so the lyrics are so more on par currently for me... Leave the ice cream, this is my go to whenever I'm down...
I remember seeing Tori Amos on MTV back in the day(little earthquakes). Cannot believe how often I listened to it then and now still remember all the words and they still have great meaning.
Right!? It feels blasphemous to label this as such. Like, it's a disservice to her talent and craft and production. to even lump this in and label it as merely "pop/rock" but obviously it is somehow. and to me at least it's grown increasingly apparent with her future releases like "night of the hunters" which delve into classical territory and by contrast expose her first few classic LPs as the gems of "pop" music they are
@@barfs3147 Chucked out of the Peabody Conservatory of Music aged eleven where she had a scholarship, the youngest ever, from five. She didn't see eye to eye with them about pop and rock. Writing her own material at three. The woman is a prodigy. The Peabody forgets Mozart was once as disparaged and all that "classical" music was simply the pop of the day. Their loss.
this sounds amazing...and it is so nice to have all the b-sides together in one spot instead of trying to listen to them from all the singles.....way to go Tori, just as beautiful today as when it was first released !!!!
When I was a teenager, I was reading about Sandman, when mr. Neil Gaiman spoked about Delirium and Tori Amos. At first, I thought "A guy have inspired him to do Delirium?". So I searched. Well, years passed. Tori still my favorite musician. And will still be through the ages.
Not much changes; 30 years ago listening to this album and singing my heart out in the bath tub with candles to tonight celebrating having the house to myself with a candle lit bath and this album, an absolute and constant masterpiece
I first heard of Tori Amos in 1996 or 7. Michelle Quan skated to the song winter. I used to skate and the verse I put my hand in my father’s glove rang deep in my life. I figured skated on and off, and my dad was my biggest supporter. He died when I was 18. Years later, the other song that rang true was Crucify rang true again. I was being bullied by my sister-in-law to have children . The first version of the song about wanting to speak up the bowling ball in my stomach, desert in my mouth, figures out my courage sell out now is EXACTLY how I felt. I finally told her off when she was pressuring time to have a second child. After that, she never bothered me again,BUT she took it on my son, no Christmas card or birthday presents. Never acknowledged him
Little Earthquakes graphic novel arrived! Been listening and reading. Thanks Tori! Great to be introduced to some artists and writers I had not known of.
I only knew a couple of her songs back in early 2000s and rediscovered her again during this quarantine period. Since then, I've been playing all her albums non-stop while working from home. My fave though is Sleeps with Butterflies.
Turn the lights off, light the winter wood in the fireplace, crawl one step closer to the flame and as you're face warms, pull the wine, smoke the cigarette and shake you're head in pure enjoyment.
I can't wait until I see you play in NOLA this year! To say "excited" is such an understatement; Tori, your muzik has gotten me through some extremely tough times and I THANK YOU! And now, I can cross this off my bucket list! #KeepCrushing #MotherNature #GodBless
This is the soundtrack to my youth, and now I can share it with my children. I am taking my girls to see her in May (2022). I used to save my money and hold my breath until her CD singles were released. I collected them all like love letters. Thank you Tori for 20+ years!
Wow, this is a great trip down memory lane! "Upside Down", "Take to the Sky" and "Sweet Dreams" are amazing! I remember they all appeared on the "Winter" maxi single at the time. 20 something years later - these songs are still amazing! Thank you for the music Tori
I just discovered Tori Amos thanks to Rick Beato, from whom I watch the CZcams vids regularly. If it wasn't for him I most probably would have never even bothered... My goodness! How come...? Let's see... Well, I am from Brittany (France) and have lived in France and Germany for most of my life and am wondering if this could somehow be my excuse for not knowing of her at all like that (?) Thanks, Rick, anyway for filling this gap in my education 👌😊👍
thank you for this beautiful and magical album. you may never read this but know that you helped so many with your music and energy. I am one of those people that music illuminated the darkness for. xx
I remember walking around the outside of Paradise Valley Mall (in Phoenix) and some guy in a convertible drove past blasting this album. All I could assume was he was trying to attract the ladies. Then I see all of these comments from men and I realize that "chick music" isn't just for women. I met her during her first tour and had my picture taken with her. I almost burst out crying when I was talking to her.
I'm quite basic. I love rock music, i love bruce sprigsteen & neil young and the likes but nobody has moved me and confused me and made me think like Tori Amos. She makes you take a deep dive whether you want to or not.
"...everyone else's girl. Maybe one day she'll be her own." This album grabbed my entire soul...28 years ago "Yes I know what you think of me. You never shut up."
I had my hair dyed red for years, and sing and happened to love Tori... people I dated loved Tori and would love when I sing her stuff...I sometimes I miss my red
I'm a black man. I was married to a white woman who used to play this album. Wasn't feeling it at first, but after my divorce I went and bought this CD. 25 YEARS later I still play Little Earthquakes weekly, as I dose off to sleep! Tori Amos is my white "Mary J Blige"... if you've ever heard her. I love Tori Amos! She got me through some tough times! Little Earthquakes, the album is classic!
YES!! I love Mary too!! Great perspective!
i wish mary j blige and tori would do an album together with thundercat on bass and anderson paak producing
I was a clerk/manager for several Musicland stores in the Chicagand area from 1990-96. In my personal opinion it was just about the greatest time for music of all genres. I have about 800g of music and probably half comes from that time period. I still pull out things like Diggable, Me'shell, Dre and Snoop, Boys 2 Men, Mary K, De La Soul, Public Enemy all the time. And I'm 'a punk/alt rock guy'. Regardless of who creates it, great music is rare. When I find something that speaks to me, I embrace it too. Its a good trait more should have.
We are all HUMAN race makes no difference...
@@gottapee you sound foolish! While we are all "humans"... there are differences between the races, which is a beautiful thing! If you were offended by my comment you probably are some narrow-minded far-right white bigot! You've probably never dated outside your race, else you would never make an obvious statement . I learned a great deal about (white) music through dating outside my race. It was a beautiful thing! RACE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE... and these differences should be celebrated, not sanitized with we're "all human" statements! That's abundantly clear.
When she whispers: When you gonna make up your mind, when you gonna love you as much as I do. Surely, one of the best lines ever?
Mother is so underrated :/
It's *such* a great line, tho!
& I know your comment is an older one, but it still *cannot* be overstated.
Thanks! 😊
It has made me cry for 28 years. 😢
When are you going to love you as much as I do?
My fellow 16 year old friend was like you have to hear this. She played the LEATHER. I WAS INSTANTLY HOOKED AND HAD TO HEAR THE WHOLE ALBUM.
We found out she was coming to play at our city's State theater. Somehow we managed to snag the three Dead Center tickets front row balcony. We bought special outfits. When the lights went down everybody was whooping and cheering and yelling for her and clapping our hands off... Then all of a sudden spotlights come on her at her piano, she touched one key in the room went silent!!! I've been to probably 100 different concerts and I've never seen anything like it.
I seen her dead center front row at her Grand rapids show like 4 years later, and then a couple years later is Lansing. It's always the same thing the room is cheering and clapping she presses that one key in the room goes silent from respect and attention. There's nothing like seeing Tori Amos live there is just nothing else like it.
** And I've been to Prince, ACDC, Tom Petty, and Ani DeFranco. Nothing touches the performance the energy and the experience of a Tori Amos show.
0:00:00 Crucify
0:04:58 Girl
0:09:04 Silent All These Years
0:13:16 Precious Things
0:17:43 Winter
0:23:25 Happy Phantom
0:26:39 China
0:31:37 Leather
0:34:51 Mother
0:41:48 Tear in Your Hand
0:46:26 Me and a Gun
0:50:09 Little Earthquakes
0:57:03 Upside Down
1:01:24 Thoughts
1:04:07 Ode to the Banana King (Part I)
1:08:14 Song for Eric
1:10:05 The Pool
1:12:54 Take to the Sky
1:17:12 Sweet Dreams
1:20:39 Mary
1:25:03 Sugar
1:29:29 Flying Dutchman
1:35:59 Humpty Dumpty
1:38:50 Smells Like Teen Spirit
1:42:05 Little Earthquakes [live]
1:49:05 Crucify [live]
1:54:39 Precious Things [live]
1:59:44 Mother [live]
2:06:08 Happy Phantom [live]
2:09:28 Here in My Head [live]
Thank you!
thank you for this!
Thank you!
wonderfull Tori and her musicians
You all probably dont give a damn but does someone know a tool to get back into an Instagram account??
I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any tips you can offer me.
I'm 42 and I have listened to this album since I was 13 help me through some dark places in my life and I will always hold this album close to my heart stunning voice thank you T.A ✨✨
This is me, except I’m 44 and I was 15. I met her when I was 18 after a concert in Dallas, she was so nice and funny. I will never forget it. Recently, I had a friend of 30 years send my a text with a screenshot of Crucify playing her radio and said “This reminds me of you, it was always playing in your car. And continuously on our trip to Padre”
Tori got me through so really hard times, my abusive marriage when I was 20 and many years later, my mothers unexpected death. Then finally the strength to talk about my sexual abuse at 41. I truly believe my life would inherently different without her words. She’s a fucking icon.
@@MrsVoss 45 and 16! exactly the same as you both re her music getting through tough times. Listening now brings up memories but also makes me see how much shT ive come through!! Stay strong
I'm 40 and loved this since I can remember. The words have never been so relevant to me as lately. Truly a timeless masterpiece.
I was 19 and saw her at the Flood zone in Richmond in 92 I had never heard of her before. Bought the album at the Merch stand that night. Loved her voice and loved how she put her raw emotions into her songs. Have been a fan ever since. Flash forward to 1999 when I met my wife. She was also a huge fan and it was something we had in common when we first met. Played some of her songs at our wedding reception. When my wife passed in 2009 I had these albums in pretty much constant rotation. My daughter who was 11 at the time and is 23 now loves Tori as well. Occasionally she will tell me it helps her feel closer to her mom. Whenever I start going to dark places and missing Jo I play Little Earthquakes and it helps me get through.
Same I know everyword x
think it's strange that people are surprised by the ammount of male fans that Tori has.. Is it wrong for a man to enjoy the beauty and talent that she has? Have been an avid fan since i was about 20, heard Little Earthquakes first and was instantly hooked. Being a musician too i recognised greatness and poetic majesty.. love it!..
no it's not wrong
As a guy who loves women (perhaps sometimes more than is good for me), I am always interested in what women have to say. It helps me to understand them better. Also female vocalists are simply better, whether your talking about classical or pop music. Show me a male singer as good as Tori, or Amy Winehouse, or Sheryl Crow, or PJ Harvey -- or Waltraud Meier, for that matter.
Who else do you know that cuts her guts open and spills it on the floor for all to See! A revelation is Tori
People are dumb
I was taken aback by the number of men at her concerts.
I was 19 and saw her at the Flood zone in Richmond in 92 I had never heard of her before. Bought the album at the Merch stand that night. Loved her voice and loved how she put her raw emotions into her songs. Have been a fan ever since. Flash forward to 1999 when I met my wife. She was also a huge fan and it was something we had in common when we first met. Played some of her songs at our wedding reception. When my wife passed in 2009 I had these albums in pretty much constant rotation. My daughter who was 11 at the time and is 23 now loves Tori as well. Occasionally she will tell me it helps her feel closer to her mom. Whenever I start going to dark places and missing Jo I play Little Earthquakes and it helps me get through.
Thank you for sharing. Touched by Your story to tears as listening to Tori singing in the background... May Jo's memory be eternal! All the best and greatest of blessings yo You and Your daughter!
@@teppovaisanen5807 Thank you.
Little Earthquakes album is a masterpiece from start to finish.
I totally agree
That it is. Stunning.
"boy you best pray that I bleed real soon how's that thought for you"
I mean every line always felt like it was written just for me. I'm 44 now and it brings tears to my eyes listening to this to think how far I've come. 28 years ago, I did not expect to make it to 44. At all.
Music is so incredible. 🙏🙏🙏
Me either. I didn't exoect to make it to 30. . And I am 44.
I'm 44 this year, and every word of every song is scared on my brain , the prettiest scares I have ! ❤
Tori, your music changed my life, helped me face horrific abuse I was suffering as a youth and young adult, helped me sort out all the waves of feelings I was drowning in, gave me hope, that I was not alone. Your music was a guide I used to recognize the power I had within me as a young child and the power all my marginalized ancestors carried. I carry that power with me to this day. I thank you for unabashedly sharing your talents, your gifts with the world.
Something tells she won't personally see this. Maybe try her instagram, if you want her to maybe, personally see it. Here though.. very doubtful.
✌🌌
Fuck yeah!!!!!✊🏽
I 2nd that!...agreed ? Thank you Tori
@@romb4649 I know you were probably trying to be nice however it is hard to appreciate the unsolicited advice. It comes across as condescending. I view the comments section as more of a community space to share rather than a way to reach famous creatives. I felt moved to share my gratitude, that is all. Thanks for understanding.
The words of a girl I'd love to meet and chat with as the sun goes down. Great spirit and obviously someone worth having as a close friend
This album was fearless...listening to her music...I think it let me feel things I didn't know I was ready to feel. I adored this album at a time when I was learning what it meant to be a woman. Gentle, powerful, freighting and elegant.
I wasn't aware of this singer at all. I came here because of a Rick Beato video regarding this album as a masterpiece and honestly I'm blown away by the musicianship, the arrangements and her soothing voice. A master work.
It was heaps of fun watching Rick Beato getting blown away by the same sounds that blew me away back in 1992... and still do. I saw her live every time she came to Sydney in the nineties - somehow, in huge auditoriums and theaters I felt as if she was singing directly to me - not many artists can do that!
Leave it to Rick to introduce people to old but new music. 😊
I was happy and shocked that he did a profile on this album and it's awesome that he brought a few more people to it. Search "Tori Amos the waitress live". Thank me later.
Most people have only heard the cornflake song, but she has such a wide range..truly one of the best in my book ❤
Another male fan here - in 2021. (And again - now in 2023.) Even after all of these years, I still love this album. Some songs still make me shiver, such as Silent All These Years and Precious Things. She put so much of her own soul and personal pain into her music. I admire her bravery. Maybe that’s why I love it so much - her poignant honesty is timeless. So expressive and emotive. Despite the fact that (as a hetero male) I haven’t directly experienced what she sings about, I still find her stories moving. I have empathy and can imagine how much pain she (and all of us) have endured. Some of it is universal human emotion. We all feel sad and lonely sometimes, as of no one else hears us. Beautiful music from a beautiful person. Timeless. Thank you, Tori. God bless you.
You have explained so precisely what I was trying to write as a 46 year old straight man. Words that cut to the bone and echo to the tear ducts. ❤
none of my friends ever felt Tori Amos's songs the way i felt. i dont remember how many people I've tried showing TA to and simply to be met with their indifference. i can't explain how floaty the songs make me feel. how at ease and comforting the songs are. Thanks for all these years of floaty music
You guys, fans out there. I am so excited to listen to this as it takes me for a spin to the past at age 11. This album changed my life. At 34, this album only gets better as this world evolves under my feet. I feel a connection with other fans who are listening to this album as they relax for the evening. Long live Tori.
Under the Pink did me in...
This is one of the most creative and emotive albums ever produced.
Agreed!!!
Oh Tori! Damn, I still get chills listening. Certain songs still touch deep and bring me to tears, even after 25 years. Thank you a million times for sharing yourself with us!
same.
Me too
Winter....every damn time.
This was my favorite album when I was 11. I'm now 40 and listening to this is absolutely, beautiful and timeless. These songs have so much more meaning now as an older woman and mother and everything I've been through in my life. If I only truly understood then what I know now. She is a truly beautiful, insightful, inspirational WOMAN💜💜💜
For 31 years I have been infatuated by Ms. Amos' vocals and the way I get emotional everytime I listen to her music!!
To me, she is "Musical ASMR" at it's finest!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Just discovering Tori and already a big fan, I don't understand how is it that I ignored her music during all these years. This album is precious, a real gem, a masterpiece. And I'm going to her concert next friday ! I'm really excited ! See you soon Tori !
Ich kenne Tori durch meine Mama. Sie fing an das zu hören als ich etwa 12/13 war und anfangs war ich nur genervt, ich stand mehr auf schnellere Musik. Als ich 15 war, im Dezember in der Vorweihnachtszeit, ging ich in die Küche, um mir Milch und Kekse zu holen, als dieses Album im Radio (CD-Spieler) lief. Mama war grad nicht im Raum, sie war kurz im Bad. Es lief gerade "Precious Things" und ich dachte nur: WOW! Ich vergaß die Kekse und die Milch, setzte mich einfach nur an den Küchentisch und hörte mir das an. Dann kam "Winter" und es war vollends um mich geschehen.
I'm a man and this album, along with my dog Cracker helped get me through some tough times and a divorce in the early 90s. I spent many drunk nights lying on the floor clutching my dog while listening to Tori. The dog I had found as a puppy tied to a post in the back of someone's yard obviously neglected, and I randomly stopped and asked if I could have the dog. They said yes, so I had no choice really. The dog's new name was "25 Bucks and a Cracker".
She was the best dog, ever.
I usually get a virus from the youtube comments section but being in a "room" full of Tori fans is delightfully refreshing.
wash your hands
Apply social distancing
Wear a mask
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Sincerely hope you've been in a physical room IRL with other tori nuts at a meet & greet, Q&A, show or signing. There's something mysteriously magical and powerful created by her fanatics and I've experienced a ton of cultish live acts in concert (everything from Radiohead & Pearl Jam to the Dead, Metallica and Dave Matthew's Band) but there's something unparalleled about the energy created between both her and her audience. THE CLOSEST tangible thing I can use to relate to it to even begin to describe the experience would have to be would be my first times rolling on ecstasy in groups of my best friends in the '90s.
I'm so with you on your thoughts. Pure magic
This album changed my life.
FentsPostProduction1 You could say it saved mine . I was only a bit of a kid now i am 40 still love life and all of Tori Amos,s CD,s
+Ian Standley men who like tori, intrigue me, because every man i've ever known, hates it
+Katie Rebecca Wilson When men deny their anima, the part of us that is female, they often cringe at anything that might make them feel sensitive or seem weak. I like many, many kinds of music and am also a singer/songwriter. I feel that Tori is one of those rare artists who were truly touched by the divine and allowed to speak to a huge audience about the most private parts of herself, and thus allow others to feel connected to those aspects within themselves and each other. Though it is true that she criticizes men in some of her work, I don't take it personally. Men have had their chance to run the world and I welcome a new day. I think that The Beekeeper is her masterpiece!
Still one of the most amazing albums I’ve ever heard. She changed what it means for being authentic as a musician - and not just for women...
Im 43 now nearly 44 (shussh😢) ive listened to this album sins CD'S 💿 we're 'a thing" Tori, you are and are still an inspiration to me , i feel like can connect with every word in your beautiful songs, i can relate on a human level and lyrical, you are the the most beautiful and powerful inspirational and talented woman i have ever come across!
I still listen to this album and know every word and note to this day! I hope you read this , i love you for being part of my life and probably had a few similar experiences per your lyrics 💗 im playing this full album at my funeral, no hyms , just Tori x
A complete Godsend. Loved her for well over twenty years now and I'm 41 now. Their will never be another Tori and am blessed to have her keep it going. Such Majestic beauty!
Magic. Musical greatness... and of course the perfect soundtrack for a healing quality afternoon with a bottle of red. LOVE!
How (crazy) rare and bloody good and timeless it's in 2021 still sollid.
Tori's music makes me feel alive and deeply human, love her forever!
May I say. Yes years have passed..and this extraordinary album makes my bones shiver my senses re invigorate those moments in time back then that made so much sense but hurt so very much .
If your listening Tori . Very very very well.done.and thankyou
X
31 years that "Little Earthquakes" is my absolut n°1 album, my youth has gone and Tori has still my tears in her hands...
When my grandfather was dying I used to listen to her as I was walking to see him. He ended up dying the same day as my graduation from H.S. & everyone was at the funeral fighting over money. No one came to my graduation except my bandmates gf's ....
Tori is a permanent fixture in the juke box of my life. I played the songs of her first two albums on the piano all the time in high school (some better than others), and she's influenced my musical landscape in a huge way. Genius, rock star, and exemplary human. I'm weeks from the birth of my first child, and she's gonna be raised on a musical diet with a healthy dose of Tori. Thank you for the gifts you've given the world.
Tori was the soundtrack of my 30s. Highs and terrible lows. Her music helped get me through some tough times and I'm forever a fan.
Substitute 20s for 30s and I could have written that...
I got to see and meet her about 10 yrs ago. I took my daughter, Tori is her idol, we had a great time the show was outstanding and Tori Amos is a true class act
Seeing Her LIVE... THREE TIMES. LIFE CHANGING!
i first saw her live on mtv (formerly known as MUSIC television) when this album came out, and i was immediately hooked. she played 3 songs and it blew my mind. bonus: she was also a Sandman fan, like me. i got to see her live soon after, and i even found a vinyl of Y Cant Tori Read. i also hooked all my friends on her. and i began collecting all her cd singles with all the bonus tracks which were a big thing bitd. and i'm so happy she's released all this on youtube (especially since i lost nearly my entire music collection). she was and is and forever will be so awesome. (she never was a cornflake girl -- she was ALWAYS a goddess!) thank you Tori for everything.
"Leather" is one of the sexiest songs ever written; I feel like I should shower off while listening or after listening to it, I feel that dirty, and my mind as a man just goes places while I sing along. That song makes love to me, I never want it to end. Sorry to share such an intimate moment in my heart and mind, beautiful work Tori, I play piano, and that is one of your best.
Got this album the date it came out when I was 19, and have had it ever since -- as an audio cassette, then as three different CDs I played so much I wore them out.
As others here have stated, this album has been unusually instrumental (no pun intended) in helping me through many a tough time, and the good ones as well.
Thank you Tori Amos, from the bottom of my heart, for such great and healing music.
They say you enjoy the music when you're happy and lyrics when you're sad, but sincerely, it all just gives me goosebumps.
Such a talented pianist and singer 🗿🍷
69 years old and still love Tori, now I have to blu tooth via my hearing aids . So thankful for this music and that I can still enjoy it 🥰
Rick Beato brought me to your Album. What a shame that I never heard about you until now. Wonderful.
Thank you Rick beato for reminding everyone how epic this album was in the early 90s, and how it still stands the test of time today. She was in her twenties when she made this album. That just makes it even more amazing 🤯 I was a metal head during those years but when I wanted to unwind this was one of my favorite albums. 👍👍
Going to start a marathon of all your albums again to keep me occupied till you come back to the Netherlands again 😂.... Thank you for being you ❤
20 years later.....these songs have a whole new meaning to me. ❤
Absolutely.
Facts
Wonderful.pianist and harmonist. Serious musician in the pop genre.
No ads! Auditory stimulation one after another! Thank you thank you for this glorious production 💙
I just turned 18 years old and I love this album so much
The most insane piano player I have heard. A voice that bring me to tears. Not just a piano playing singer but an absolutely GENIUS story teller through song.
A gorgeous Woman, also a RED HEAD ❤
I’m 44 and I was 15 when this album came out. I met her when I was 18 after a concert in Dallas, she was so nice and quite funny, I will never forget it. Recently, I had a friend of 30 years send my a text with a screenshot of Crucify playing her radio and said “This reminds me of you, it was always playing in your car. And continuously on our trip to Padre”
Tori got me through so really hard times, my abusive marriage when I was 20 and many years later, my mothers unexpected death. Then finally the strength to talk about my sexual abuse at 41. I truly believe my life would inherently different without her words. She’s a fucking icon.
39 going on 40 in 3 months... Got to know her music through my brother who was then in University. Always loved her music - especially this cd... this is one of very few cd's I can listen from start to finish without skipping a song. Currently going through a divorce, so the lyrics are so more on par currently for me... Leave the ice cream, this is my go to whenever I'm down...
Tori, you are like an angel, like an prophet...thank you so much, soo much!
I remember seeing Tori Amos on MTV back in the day(little earthquakes). Cannot believe how often I listened to it then and now still remember all the words and they still have great meaning.
There are not many pop or rock albums as good as this one.
Right!? It feels blasphemous to label this as such. Like, it's a disservice to her talent and craft and production. to even lump this in and label it as merely "pop/rock"
but obviously it is somehow.
and to me at least it's grown increasingly apparent with her future releases like "night of the hunters" which delve into classical territory and by contrast expose her first few classic LPs as the gems of "pop" music they are
@@barfs3147 Chucked out of the Peabody Conservatory of Music aged eleven where she had a scholarship, the youngest ever, from five. She didn't see eye to eye with them about pop and rock. Writing her own material at three. The woman is a prodigy. The Peabody forgets Mozart was once as disparaged and all that "classical" music was simply the pop of the day. Their loss.
this sounds amazing...and it is so nice to have all the b-sides together in one spot instead of trying to listen to them from all the singles.....way to go Tori, just as beautiful today as when it was first released !!!!
When I was a teenager, I was reading about Sandman, when mr. Neil Gaiman spoked about Delirium and Tori Amos. At first, I thought "A guy have inspired him to do Delirium?". So I searched. Well, years passed. Tori still my favorite musician. And will still be through the ages.
I randomly started singing "Crucify" even though I haven't listened to this album for 20 years. Gonna obsessively listen to this like I did back then!
Takes me back...fantastic. So pure, great music from a very beautiful girl.
Not much changes; 30 years ago listening to this album and singing my heart out in the bath tub with candles to tonight celebrating having the house to myself with a candle lit bath and this album, an absolute and constant masterpiece
Sounds lovely. I brought this on our last family vacation in summer 1993. Sad, because both my parents are gone now. I was 16. I'm 46 now.
This album saved my life!
same!
I first heard of Tori Amos in 1996 or 7. Michelle Quan skated to the song winter. I used to skate and the verse I put my hand in my father’s glove rang deep in my life. I figured skated on and off, and my dad was my biggest supporter. He died when I was 18. Years later, the other song that rang true was Crucify rang true again. I was being bullied by my sister-in-law to have children . The first version of the song about wanting to speak up the bowling ball in my stomach, desert in my mouth, figures out my courage sell out now is EXACTLY how I felt. I finally told her off when she was pressuring time to have a second child. After that, she never bothered me again,BUT she took it on my son, no Christmas card or birthday presents. Never acknowledged him
God what a witch. So glad you stood up to a bully! 💪🏼 your son is better off. ☮️
❤Not listened in years. Love Tori Amos. Love this album. Thank you xx
Little Earthquakes graphic novel arrived! Been listening and reading. Thanks Tori! Great to be introduced to some artists and writers I had not known of.
I only knew a couple of her songs back in early 2000s and rediscovered her again during this quarantine period. Since then, I've been playing all her albums non-stop while working from home. My fave though is Sleeps with Butterflies.
30 years since i listened to this last .... still jaw dropping x
tori is absolute phenomenal poet on her instrument
Turn the lights off, light the winter wood in the fireplace, crawl one step closer to the flame and as you're face warms, pull the wine, smoke the cigarette and shake you're head in pure enjoyment.
One of the most under-rated albums of all time.
I can't wait until I see you play in NOLA this year! To say "excited" is such an understatement; Tori, your muzik has gotten me through some extremely tough times and I THANK YOU! And now, I can cross this off my bucket list! #KeepCrushing #MotherNature #GodBless
This was the Soundtrack for me when I turned 18 and my mom died. When I lose myself all I have to do is listen to it to remind myself of who I am.
This is the soundtrack to my youth, and now I can share it with my children. I am taking my girls to see her in May (2022). I used to save my money and hold my breath until her CD singles were released. I collected them all like love letters. Thank you Tori for 20+ years!
I just took my daughter to see her last week! I love Tori and actually knew her we hung out as teens when we were 15/16
“I collected them all like love letters” - omg truth. Breathlessly, devoutly, delightedly 💗
Je n'ai jamais vu autant de magnifiques chansons sur aucun autre album tous chanteurs confondus. Une réussite totale. Félicitations tori
Tori should have millions more followers.
Wow, this is a great trip down memory lane!
"Upside Down", "Take to the Sky" and "Sweet Dreams" are amazing!
I remember they all appeared on the "Winter" maxi single at the time.
20 something years later - these songs are still amazing!
Thank you for the music Tori
Happy 30th anniversary to this momentous album!
I moved around alot in middle school and high school. This album helped me get through those years.
My fave album...ever!
Yes!!! SAME!!
I feel so beautiful when I listen to Tori's music. Is beauty itself. Thank you🙏💫💗
I just discovered Tori Amos thanks to Rick Beato, from whom I watch the CZcams vids regularly. If it wasn't for him I most probably would have never even bothered... My goodness! How come...? Let's see... Well, I am from Brittany (France) and have lived in France and Germany for most of my life and am wondering if this could somehow be my excuse for not knowing of her at all like that (?) Thanks, Rick, anyway for filling this gap in my education 👌😊👍
No one comes close to incorporating female sexuality, guilt, abuse, desire, love etc into their music better than Tori & Ani.
Tori and Ani are my female soul in yin yang form...
Masterpiece. Amazing to this day.
One of my all time favorite albums. Every song is great
Been a huge fan of hers since I was 15.
Thanks for everything you've created, Tori.
thank you for this beautiful and magical album. you may never read this but know that you helped so many with your music and energy. I am one of those people that music illuminated the darkness for. xx
Thank you for sharing your gifts of songs.
Best live compilation ever! I just saw her for the third time a couple weeks ago!!
Je suis un homme de 47ans et fan depuis mon plus jeune âge la poésie et la variante de cette excellente pianiste m étonné toujours autant aujourd hui
I remember walking around the outside of Paradise Valley Mall (in Phoenix) and some guy in a convertible drove past blasting this album. All I could assume was he was trying to attract the ladies. Then I see all of these comments from men and I realize that "chick music" isn't just for women.
I met her during her first tour and had my picture taken with her. I almost burst out crying when I was talking to her.
so many years! and is still be pure gold this album!!!
I'm quite basic. I love rock music, i love bruce sprigsteen & neil young and the likes but nobody has
moved me and confused me and made me think like Tori Amos. She makes you take a deep dive whether you want to or not.
My favourite album ever. I remember seeing her play at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall when it was released...wow.
Tori this album blew me away when it came out. You are amazing.
Stunning sound!
New Tori tracks from the 90s, oh my God YES
The sound on this is amazing!
My sister's favorite artist until her suicide, memories of seeing Tori Amos live with my sister always brings me back to this masterpiece of music.
What great company this album is today once more
"...everyone else's girl. Maybe one day she'll be her own."
This album grabbed my entire soul...28 years ago
"Yes I know what you think of me. You never shut up."
I had my hair dyed red for years, and sing and happened to love Tori... people I dated loved Tori and would love when I sing her stuff...I sometimes I miss my red
First Tori song I ever heard and I was hooked!!