Sarah McLachlan - River (Official Video)

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  • Official video for "River" by Sarah McLachlan
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    [Chorus]
    I wish I had a river so long
    I would teach my feet to fly
    Oh I wish I had a river
    I could skate away on
    I made my baby cry
    #River #SarahMcLachlan #Wintersong #Christmas
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Komentáře • 435

  • @NK-cc7bq
    @NK-cc7bq Před 3 lety +177

    This really is a good cover version and that’s quite rare. I can’t get why some odd people are saying it’s a ‘suicide song’. It isn’t. It’s melancholic and about being lonely at Christmas and looking back regretfully at mistakes made, feeling isolated, when everyone around you has family etc, and still wishing you were elsewhere and could have the warmth that comes from being with someone you love. If anything it’s a hopeful song, if only because the life flame is still burning within. And with that, going on is both natural and necessary.

    • @buttercupkong
      @buttercupkong Před 3 lety +19

      This was never a suicide song and anyone who is a fan of Joni Mitchell ( who wrote the song) it's about her break up with Graham Nash- her one true love. Her career and their lives were changing and it didn't work out, this is her expressing her regret and love she still has for him, the River is s symbol of that and the freedom she needed. It never about dying, heart ache yes, dying no. - Amy OBrien

    • @Chloe-th2lg
      @Chloe-th2lg Před rokem +5

      Joni was the greatest musician and song writer of her time. Yes, regret not suicide. This entire album is a masterpiece.

    • @khaleeshamummery-os2qk
      @khaleeshamummery-os2qk Před 10 měsíci +3

      Thank you for such a beautiful comment I feel the same too 😢 my still born son is called River Rayyan and he will forever be engraved in my broken heart 🩵🩵🩵

    • @RyanRosario
      @RyanRosario Před 8 měsíci +2

      It's not a suicide song. But as someone who was in that place last Christmas season, this song hits really hard. Especially that outro... It's like the joy of Christmas turned completely wrong.

    • @TheBlueskyson
      @TheBlueskyson Před 7 měsíci

      well said NK. Agree. Merry xmas all. x

  • @lynns8057
    @lynns8057 Před 2 lety +48

    She has a voice that's pure poetry. She does Joni's song proud. Beautiful.

  • @violetblue2480
    @violetblue2480 Před 2 lety +88

    Didn’t think anyone could cover this song and do it any justice…but that was beautiful 🎶♥️

    • @isnamthere4690
      @isnamthere4690 Před 2 lety +1

      Heart does a beautiful version of this song.

    • @leoniemillerl4487
      @leoniemillerl4487 Před 2 lety +1

      Barry Manilow does a really nice version too on one of his Christmas albums.

    • @mvisperas
      @mvisperas Před 2 lety +1

      Mindi Abair (with Peter White on guitar) did great job on this song, too.
      czcams.com/video/4awIR-zEVAo/video.html

    • @rkfacklam
      @rkfacklam Před 2 lety +1

      "A Girl Named Tom" killed this song on the Voice USA recently...which led them to win at the end.

    • @violetblue2480
      @violetblue2480 Před 2 lety +1

      @@rkfacklam I know I did see that and it was gorgeous! I hadn’t heard that song in years and when I heard them I was like wow I missed that and beautiful cover!

  • @kimberlywildasin3666
    @kimberlywildasin3666 Před 3 lety +45

    This song...I can't do anything without bawling...even emptying the dishwasher. Way to go, Sarah...make this Mama of 3 sob. #kudos

    • @sup393
      @sup393 Před 2 lety +2

      One of the most beautiful Christmas songs written

  • @bourne2468
    @bourne2468 Před 8 lety +125

    How can a song of such utter desolation be so beautiful? It calls us back to those moments we've lost, the wrong turns we've taken and the precious visions that have slipped away. The people who can feel this know Eden in some sense, and have a vision of what great things might be.

  • @whisperofsteel
    @whisperofsteel Před 9 lety +94

    Doesn't get much better than this. Sarah McLachlan has had me under her spell ever since I first heard her song "Angel" in the movie soundtrack of "City of Angels". Pure beauty, pure talent.

  • @imru3533
    @imru3533 Před 2 lety +15

    Voice of an Angel... 😇

  • @johnfuchs7021
    @johnfuchs7021 Před 3 lety +19

    The sultry complexity of her voice carries me away on this song. A song so personal and lonely. The haunting melody takes me back to the what “if’s” in my life. She owns this cover. Sadness and reflection of Christmas. I love it.

  • @MadelineCrow1
    @MadelineCrow1 Před 11 lety +16

    People ask me why I like sad songs. I've never known what to say until now. The reason I like these types of songs (Sarah McLachlan), is because it's such a beautiful melody. I don't focus on what the lyrics mean. I focus on the emotion she is showing in her face and her facial expressions. I focus on how beautiful her voice is and how pure and soft it is. Her singing lifts my spirits and puts a smile on my face. When I listen to Sarah McLachlan songs, it naturally puts me at ease.

  • @Sameoldfitup
    @Sameoldfitup Před 3 lety +23

    “Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.

  • @nicolelynn4875
    @nicolelynn4875 Před 2 lety +22

    I love this version. Sarah truly captures the melancholy in this song. 💙

  • @Irishcloth
    @Irishcloth Před 8 lety +154

    Wow, there's only been a few covers that have really touched me in my life. This is one. She did an absolutely stunning job.

    • @posterlover9986
      @posterlover9986 Před 6 lety +6

      My heart just fell, and I’m cry emotionally love this song

    • @elizabethlinsay9193
      @elizabethlinsay9193 Před 4 lety

      Also, please give a listen to Sandi Thom's cover. Stunning. Let me know what you think.

    • @MariaAgnesQuinn
      @MariaAgnesQuinn Před 3 lety

      Have you heard Ben Platt’s cover? It’s jaw dropping!

    • @RogerMelodicMusic
      @RogerMelodicMusic Před 3 lety +1

      @@MariaAgnesQuinn Yes but come on love THIS version by Sarah is Awesome her voice is so gorgeous with feeling and she holds and extends her voice to make it even more brilliant

    • @TheKsnanna
      @TheKsnanna Před 3 lety

      Please listen to Heart's cover of this song.

  • @barbaracoleman6125
    @barbaracoleman6125 Před 3 lety +16

    She sings with so much emotion. I love her voice and songs.💖💖💖💖💖

  • @emmageiger5175
    @emmageiger5175 Před 10 lety +24

    Ms. McLachlan, Joni, and Robert Downey Junior have all successfully been able to move me to the brink of tears with their respective renditions. One of my favorite songs.

  • @lyricmannixon1793
    @lyricmannixon1793 Před 2 lety +8

    the voice of a heavenly angel from above . her voice cannot be covered by anyone .

  • @d.j.2803
    @d.j.2803 Před 3 lety +9

    This brings tears to my eyes: first, remembering Joni sing this and then the sentiments and the delivery here is UNREAL beautiful. I am a singer and TRULY appreciate both Women. Also, Sarah's Piano playing is so sensitive. I love this song. THANKS, Joni and Sarah! Dave from Portugal...

  • @PheonixRising77
    @PheonixRising77 Před 12 lety +3

    In my humble opinion, there are VERY few vocalists who can open up their mouth and make my eyes water with the beauty that is their voice. Sarah Mclachlan is one such person. I love every song of hers. She just makes such amazing music with such depth and emotion. She conveys feelings that are too strong to ignore. Probably one of the best female vocalists ever. EVER

  • @AnElusiveButterfly
    @AnElusiveButterfly Před 2 lety +3

    Sarah you did Joni proud. Excellent and touching rendition of this beautiful song.

  • @twist777hz
    @twist777hz Před 5 lety +6

    Every year around the beginning of winter, usually while walking in the frigid weather, I find myself singing this song to myself. This song, together with "Wintersong" and "Song for a Winter's Night", are my all-time favourite winter-themed songs/covers that SM did.

  • @marlenerojciek5235
    @marlenerojciek5235 Před 9 lety +6

    Never get tired of Sarah McLachlan's rendition of River. Listen to it all year long.

  • @rlifewaker1
    @rlifewaker1 Před 4 lety +7

    River in Piano version sounds really excellent and Great performance from Sarah McLachlan............Love it

  • @MM-ly5vb
    @MM-ly5vb Před 3 lety +9

    This is insane, I have goosebumps all over. The emotion in her voice is so deep, so real ❤️ thank you so much

  • @spinfan1
    @spinfan1 Před 13 lety +15

    She does a beautiful job on this song. One of my favs.

  • @edcedera
    @edcedera Před 12 lety +30

    I've never heard this version, I am speechless.

  • @emmajacobs369
    @emmajacobs369 Před 10 lety +180

    Joni Mitchell is a genius, she wrote this when she was about 20!

    • @leanhquoc3109
      @leanhquoc3109 Před 5 lety +2

      Is that true?

    • @NguyenPhuongCuong
      @NguyenPhuongCuong Před 5 lety +4

      @@leanhquoc3109 yes, it true bro

    • @leanhquoc3109
      @leanhquoc3109 Před 5 lety +1

      @@NguyenPhuongCuong Oh hey there bro from Vietnam

    • @leanhquoc3109
      @leanhquoc3109 Před 5 lety +2

      @@NguyenPhuongCuong Ou but yeah, I totally agree with the fact that "Joni is a genius" tho. lol

    • @kcunning
      @kcunning Před 5 lety +8

      She was a bit older, she was born in 1943. She had already moved to Laurel Canyon & lived with Graham Nash. She wrote much of Blue in response to that breakup and some in response to her new relationship with James Taylor. She was 27 in 1970. She wrote many songs in her early twenties, though, some while living in Detroit with her first husband, Chuck Mitchell. And she was/is a genius, of that there should be no doubt.

  • @BebbiaJ
    @BebbiaJ Před 4 lety +7

    I have grown up listing to versions by Joni and Linda Ronstadt. Love them both. Sarah's vocals are tremendous.

  • @paulhorn27
    @paulhorn27 Před 9 lety +9

    This song is so reflective or real-life experience, especially the final ending chords. You know there is no hope for redemption in this situation.

  • @ladyblue1729
    @ladyblue1729 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful! I didn't know this was a Jona Mitchel song until I heard Sarah McLachlan sing this on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and when she was finished he said like, "Christmas in July?" I didn't care. I thought this is one of the prettiest songs I've ever heard. Now, every Christmas I have to play it at least once if not twice. To me, it's a song you could listen to all year round.

  • @steveedington934
    @steveedington934 Před rokem +11

    I lost my mum in 2020. I held her as she left us. This is the song that makes me think of every Christmas since.

    • @susanparker7960
      @susanparker7960 Před 7 měsíci

      Lost Mother in August. My brother and I held her as she slipped away at the age of 96. Our first Christmas without her.

    • @steveedington934
      @steveedington934 Před 7 měsíci

      @@susanparker7960 💔It will be a difficult one.

  • @hankfromhouston3767
    @hankfromhouston3767 Před 7 lety +23

    This song gives me goose bumps. Truly a beautiful song.

  • @Vitaluv
    @Vitaluv Před 13 lety +3

    Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, I'm 27 and I have been in love with your music since 1992. You are hands down my favorite female artists of all time. You just make it seem so effortless.

  • @andrewjwheelerjr275
    @andrewjwheelerjr275 Před 3 lety +7

    Miss Sarah sweetness plays this so smoothly and efficiently and effectively it just gives you a sense of being by a big beautiful river to just get away from it all I just love the different versions sung by so many,many wonderful artists such as herself and miss joni sweetness well peace to all😍😍😘😘😇😇.

  • @susanashley2009
    @susanashley2009 Před 8 lety +22

    Breathtakingly beautiful!

  • @62gavster
    @62gavster Před 4 lety +5

    So so beautiful. One of the best performances I have ever witnessed WOW. Don't mind admitting I was moved to tears.

  • @Stel_Wrld
    @Stel_Wrld Před 3 lety +43

    Everyone saying’ they come from "the politician" but I come from Dash and lily uwu.❤️〰️❤️ I love that serie.

  • @jayhockley8841
    @jayhockley8841 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I once thought You had to get to Heaven , to hear an Angel Sing .
    This song proves
    I was Wrong .

  • @KutsaiChan
    @KutsaiChan Před 13 lety +11

    I can just feel the emotions pour out of this song, and it gave me goosebumps, and I felt the tears well up in my arms. Her music is so beautiful, no wonder I've been a fan of her since I was 3.

    • @denisehoose5162
      @denisehoose5162 Před 3 lety +2

      Her voice has a way of emotion like no other❤

  • @seaneman6789
    @seaneman6789 Před 7 lety +2

    DAMN! I love her voice! Her rendition of this is just so emotional.

  • @kelvinbolton9395
    @kelvinbolton9395 Před 4 lety +2

    Beautiful pianist. Beautiful songstress. Beautiful song. Beautiful young lady. I guess its all just beautiful.

  • @vanessalong9932
    @vanessalong9932 Před 2 lety +3

    Sarah McLachlan. Her voice us so beautiful. Not surprised this is a great cover

  • @klarson8161
    @klarson8161 Před rokem +2

    Only for Sarah did I hear this song! I could listen to it every day! Thank you, Sarah!

  • @dondecapot9283
    @dondecapot9283 Před 4 lety +5

    Joni Mitchell & Sarah. A winning combination. Beautiful 😢

  • @stellahmuasya3515
    @stellahmuasya3515 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you "the politician" for making me listen to this song....... 😓 Both beautiful and sad

  • @goldengirl6805
    @goldengirl6805 Před měsícem

    Sad song....... To A special person ✨️

  • @cinbrian28
    @cinbrian28 Před 9 lety +4

    there are no words to do this justice.....simply amazing, that's all I've got.

  • @xXsarahsourusXx
    @xXsarahsourusXx Před měsícem

    Mom & I both struggle with chronic depression. Christmas has always been a difficult holiday for me, but it is my mom’s favorite. This song has resonated with both of us. ❤️

  • @dondecapot9283
    @dondecapot9283 Před 5 lety +4

    Absolutely amazing. Thanks to God for that being voice.

  • @marcob4630
    @marcob4630 Před 6 lety +20

    I do love Sarah's art: the way she plays and sings good classic music is real class !

  • @ARUIZ1789
    @ARUIZ1789 Před 13 lety +21

    I've got goosebumps. How is it possible that reggaeton gets so much attention when there are singers like Sarah? Love her voice.

  • @morninggloryone
    @morninggloryone Před 12 lety +2

    Right in Step w/ My Life Story.
    Christmas Blessings.
    “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given;
    and the government will be upon His shoulder...”
    (Isaiah 9:6, NKJ)

    +

  • @ashleybaker1097
    @ashleybaker1097 Před 9 lety +2

    I love this song. Thank you Sarah for sharing your beautiful voice!

  • @stever5066
    @stever5066 Před 8 lety +3

    Simply beautiful, this song cuts to the core of my broken heart now...

  • @laurienedvin2384
    @laurienedvin2384 Před 4 měsíci

    It takes courage to go to those dark, sad and painful feelings. I have fond that the honesty in the comment section are very brave and I thank them for their bravery and vulnerability. Going that deep is where the unsealed wounds are so actually there is HOPE. Because if we can access and talk about those hurts, and flush out the wounds, healing occurs and we can experience true happiness. Other kinds of pain we just learn to live with-or do the best we can. But now we have room for new experiences, change our focus and truly live life.

  • @tmancman9100
    @tmancman9100 Před 5 lety +2

    Brought a tear to my eye, I'm not afraid to say. How lovely.

  • @JoanneRitter
    @JoanneRitter Před 9 lety +14

    Such a beautiful cover of Joni Mitchell's River.

  • @inindian
    @inindian Před 10 lety +1

    Such a great performance and great tribute to Joni.

  • @BianchiRoadshow
    @BianchiRoadshow Před 11 lety +8

    OMG! I think that's the most beautiful thing I've ever listened to. OMG!

  • @gravelandgrain100
    @gravelandgrain100 Před 10 lety +38

    I think the reason we enjoy sad songs is because they remind us that we have feelings-the pain and suffering that fills another 24 hours in our daily lives can numb us and we need something that says-"you are human and have every right to feel"...

    • @katwriter1969
      @katwriter1969 Před 10 lety +7

      A lot of people forget its okay to be human, to feel. This song is a reminder that we all get lonely and need love. And there is NOTHING wrong with that. If you are lonely and simply need a hug, just ask. You'd be surprised at the number of people who are looking for the same thing. Love and be loved. It's our basic humanity.

    • @bensdadfrank
      @bensdadfrank Před 3 lety +1

      The older I get, the more I understand that love is a luxury, not a necessity. Nothing that can be taken away can be necessary.

  • @seaneman6789
    @seaneman6789 Před 7 lety +2

    Beautiful! Your voice is so ethereal. No words can do it justice. Love and peace to you.l

  • @ImaQuilter
    @ImaQuilter Před 3 lety +20

    Heard this in "Away" Beautiful

  • @islandelemodele793
    @islandelemodele793 Před 5 lety +2

    What a voice !!!! I love

  • @DreFromMaine8472
    @DreFromMaine8472 Před rokem +10

    I like this cover of River better than the original, Sarah played and sang it perfectly!

    • @dani_rose4
      @dani_rose4 Před 7 měsíci

      who's the original artist?

  • @comet1954
    @comet1954 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful. Just...beautiful...

  • @denabadger9971
    @denabadger9971 Před 9 lety +1

    Beautiful song, voice & album!

  • @clairedemidova
    @clairedemidova Před 13 lety +11

    I cried listening to this wonderful song over and over again, it reminds me of my baby whom I made say good-bye.
    I heard Tori Amos performing it live several days ago here in Paris. I prefer Sarah's version, it's more soothing, as though she calms me down for my loss of the best baby I ever had

  • @rikidik5352
    @rikidik5352 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This song should be played over every platform from Thanksgiving until New Year's Day.... It's a Treasure 😊

  • @pointedspider
    @pointedspider Před 4 lety +2

    How have I never heard this song?!?! Beautiful song!

  • @chrisgreen3797
    @chrisgreen3797 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful

  • @snoopee11
    @snoopee11 Před 3 lety +1

    She is as beautiful as her voice. Oh my

  • @bigbunny80
    @bigbunny80 Před 3 lety +1

    Love, love, love this song soooo much!!!

  • @ryankim7888
    @ryankim7888 Před rokem +1

    I JUST LOVE YOU SARAH...... CAN'T SAY MUCH MORE.... YOUR VOICE IS NOT OF THIS WORLD..... YOU JUST MAKE ME THINK OF MY LIFE EVERY NIGHT.... WHEN I'M LISTENING TO YOUR SONGS EVERY NIGHT....... HOW PRECIOUS THIS LIFE IS AND MY FAMILY AND ALL.......... THANK YOU.............

  • @stardustian
    @stardustian Před 10 lety +2

    Beautiful song

  • @rocktheroof7259
    @rocktheroof7259 Před 11 lety +3

    pure voice,beautiful song,true artist...

  • @housamzammam9727
    @housamzammam9727 Před 4 lety +2

    After all this time
    This song still amazing .. God bless you

  • @shaylilyann23
    @shaylilyann23 Před 11 lety +1

    what a beautiful rendition of a beautiful song

  • @Billw0006
    @Billw0006 Před 6 lety +4

    This was played during the show ER. Nice job with a fine song.

  • @LOHAS81
    @LOHAS81 Před 3 lety +2

    Gorgeous voice!

  • @ironbutcher2421
    @ironbutcher2421 Před 7 lety +1

    Beautiful, soothing song!

  • @supermod6168
    @supermod6168 Před 2 lety +1

    The best cover of the best Christmas song.

  • @kellyfaulkenbury1584
    @kellyfaulkenbury1584 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing performance. Amazing song . Touches a lot of thoughts.

  • @moonstone1159
    @moonstone1159 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful! Glad to see more artists dive into Joni Mitchell's genius.

  • @aidanmay8595
    @aidanmay8595 Před 6 lety +1

    Favorite cover of this song hands down

  • @denisehoose5162
    @denisehoose5162 Před 3 lety

    BEAUTIFUL SARAH MCLACHLAN ❤

  • @faychampoux345
    @faychampoux345 Před 3 lety +1

    Joni and Sarah.... two national treasures...🇨🇦👏👏

  • @Christine-kd4px
    @Christine-kd4px Před 9 lety +2

    BEAUTIFUL!

  • @denisethevocalist9903
    @denisethevocalist9903 Před rokem +1

    hauntingly beautiful. and more meaningful as one gets older.

  • @ApostolToTo
    @ApostolToTo Před 12 lety +1

    She is MOST talented. I don't think anybody can come close to her level.

  • @denisehoose5162
    @denisehoose5162 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazingly beautiful. I will always love this song💗

  • @nadinestapler3881
    @nadinestapler3881 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful.

  • @OceanBlueKeys
    @OceanBlueKeys Před 11 lety +1

    THE FEELS! :')...so many many feels from this song

  • @SuperSavvyTravelersLLC
    @SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Před 7 měsíci

    I love this lady so much. She communicates so perfectly.

  • @dixiepena514
    @dixiepena514 Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful!!

  • @Nash1965H
    @Nash1965H Před 9 lety +2

    Perfection!!

  • @amylarson2980
    @amylarson2980 Před 2 lety +2

    From one Canadian to another, this is the best rendition of "River" I've ever heard, apart from Joni Mitchell. Positively incredible.

  • @user-wf4rn7wd7h
    @user-wf4rn7wd7h Před 9 měsíci

    You said that perfectly I totally agree you sound like a great woman with strong lovely emotional heart bless you darling x

  • @kirkwatson1442
    @kirkwatson1442 Před 2 měsíci

    Just...time out of...mind❤

  • @TheInvisibleTissue
    @TheInvisibleTissue Před 13 lety +3

    This is so beautiful :) Sarah sure does have an amazing voice

  • @lindsaykuzia5038
    @lindsaykuzia5038 Před 4 lety +5

    Hauntingly beautiful dare I say even better than the original

  • @WildChaosx3
    @WildChaosx3 Před 12 lety

    YES!

  • @johnkozlowski1268
    @johnkozlowski1268 Před rokem

    Love this song and you just nailed it. Perfection.