Mary Gauthier - Mercy Now - 2/7/2018 - Paste Studios - New York - NY

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  • Mary Gauthier - Mercy Now
    Recorded Live: 2/7/2018 - Paste Studios - New York, NY
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Komentáře • 188

  • @minuteman2006
    @minuteman2006 Před 2 lety +136

    For those 27 people who gave this song a thumbs down, THEY could use a little mercy now.

    • @michaelbeard5870
      @michaelbeard5870 Před rokem +1

      Maybe they just love Boy George's version better. I sure do.

    • @minuteman2006
      @minuteman2006 Před rokem +8

      @@michaelbeard5870 I guess so. Just took a listen to George's version. I think I'll stick with Mary's version.

    • @michaelbeard5870
      @michaelbeard5870 Před rokem +1

      @@minuteman2006 Different strokes for different folks. I never really liked Boy George's, but he poured his soul into it. Like em both. Great song!

    • @TheJQ1971
      @TheJQ1971 Před rokem +1

      Maybe they're dyslexic

    • @jmp_1_1
      @jmp_1_1 Před rokem

      Agreed good brother

  • @Arielgimble
    @Arielgimble Před rokem +53

    My god, this song has never been more needed than now

  • @halshue5706
    @halshue5706 Před 2 lety +33

    Can't listen to this without shedding a tear or two. She tells an awesome story in her music.

  • @bethantonisse9932
    @bethantonisse9932 Před 2 lety +59

    Such a powerful song! I have never heard of her until this was played at the end of an episode of Yellowstone and I loved it!

    • @reincemuhammats6463
      @reincemuhammats6463 Před 2 lety +2

      Same with me. And now I want it to be played at my dying brother's funeral. I cry every time I hear this.

    • @jeffshelleyhill7667
      @jeffshelleyhill7667 Před 2 lety +2

      @@reincemuhammats6463 I Also. Such a Painful, Relevant song. I dare you not to Shed a tear or 2! Love it.

    • @anilkumarvadathya388
      @anilkumarvadathya388 Před 2 lety +1

      Same!

    • @michaelarmah9091
      @michaelarmah9091 Před 2 lety +1

      Me too

    • @francinecorry633
      @francinecorry633 Před rokem +1

      I saw that episode of Yellowstone tonight and had to hear this song once again. I have her cd because I love this song.

  • @judyjohnson4878
    @judyjohnson4878 Před 2 lety +22

    "Only the hand of grace can end the race towards another mushroom cloud. There's people in power who'll do anything to keep their crown". A song from 2005, so relevant today. I just heard this for the first time yesterday on the series "Yellowstone". And, Happy Birthday to this incredibly powerful singer!!

  • @Del408
    @Del408 Před měsícem

    The best song i ever heard in my entire life of existence.😊

  • @phyllisthompson6288
    @phyllisthompson6288 Před rokem +5

    I had not heard ‘Mercy Now ‘until
    tonight watching ‘Yellowstone’ It is the the most amazing song ever written, Mary Gauthier did a beautiful soul voice recording, tears come to my eyes while listening hopefully we will hear this song in more public platforms……this song is so powerful……

  • @markqld17
    @markqld17 Před rokem +2

    I love the original and this is just as good 🥰
    Mary, could you collaborate with Chris Stapleton and allow me join you on stage ❤️💝❤️

  • @kenbertolucci9673
    @kenbertolucci9673 Před 2 lety +5

    Yellowstone brought me here. Simply beautiful.

  • @dbarrett924
    @dbarrett924 Před 23 dny

    every time I hear this song , I get emotional.

  • @pearlharbor4790
    @pearlharbor4790 Před 5 lety +71

    "my father sure could use a little mercy now, the fruits of his labor falling right slowly on the ground." WOW, that is some heartbreakingly beautiful imagery of the futility of a mans life. I know what she means. Thank you Mary.

    • @strummersheroes
      @strummersheroes Před 4 lety +5

      Fall and rot...like fruit off a tree. But ya know, that rotting fruit feeds bees and worms

    • @katrinaleger1819
      @katrinaleger1819 Před rokem +1

      @@strummersheroes And new life.

    • @user-bp6gp2rc1v
      @user-bp6gp2rc1v Před 26 dny +1

      My mum always said she hoped she’d help some flowers and trees grow when she died.
      She passed away two years ago.
      I miss her more than words can say.
      The circle of life.
      This song is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever heard.
      Thank you Mary Gauthier.

    • @pearlharbor4790
      @pearlharbor4790 Před 25 dny

      @@user-bp6gp2rc1v I hope you get this since I see my response don't always print. I am so sorry for your huge loss of your beautiful mother..It sounds like she was always thinking of others over herself. The pain never goes away but it does listen up. Sorrow is the price of love..I wish you peace.

    • @user-bp6gp2rc1v
      @user-bp6gp2rc1v Před 25 dny +1

      @@pearlharbor4790 Thank you for your lovely response.

  • @taylorweight
    @taylorweight Před rokem +6

    Probably the most beautiful song I have heard in so long.

  • @allanroberts4387
    @allanroberts4387 Před rokem +11

    Beautiful song,Beautiful voice,Amazing lyrics,Brilliant musicians.What more can you say.

  • @dianecancilla8131
    @dianecancilla8131 Před 4 lety +14

    I think this song should go straight to the spirit in the sky in memory of John Prine today. So sad.

  • @freeheeler09
    @freeheeler09 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Songwriting at its best! A simple masterpiece.

  • @robw1604
    @robw1604 Před rokem +1

    This is the type of music that should be played on the radio, all the radio stations do is play the same garbage over and over.

  • @terrymckenzie8786
    @terrymckenzie8786 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Having watched my father slowly fade away with Alzheimer’s, then listening to my religious brother blab on, and his cult church belief, it’s like this song was written especially for me.

  • @gretchenmoritz-hale5283
    @gretchenmoritz-hale5283 Před 7 měsíci

    I like the few who heard it for the first time on Yellowstone. Googled that night when I heard it.

  • @venidaisabelle9611
    @venidaisabelle9611 Před 4 lety +29

    Oh how much we need more than a little "Mercy Now"

  • @Mamatried74
    @Mamatried74 Před 3 lety +5

    Saw her perform this sitting on a hay bale at the Kate Wolf festival at age 30. I’m 46 now and this song is more meaningful to me each year. Thanks Mary.

    • @rustbeltprogressive3968
      @rustbeltprogressive3968 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I learned of her 25 years ago from the 6 foot 2 Christian girl asigned to my highschool girlfriend's college dorn. She identified so much with tbe 1st two albums and I've followed ever since.

  • @tammyhoermann320
    @tammyhoermann320 Před 4 lety +20

    This song is ever so appropriate right now.

    • @marcthibaudeau5568
      @marcthibaudeau5568 Před 4 lety +1

      More so here in Midland, MI with the flooding.

    • @carolmeals
      @carolmeals Před 3 lety

      I drove around in my car on a country road and listening to this song over and over as I cried and cried. I need to learn this song.

  • @pearlharbor4790
    @pearlharbor4790 Před 5 lety +34

    I LOVE THAT SHE DOES NOT OVERSING HER SONGS. I HATE WHEN THEY DO THAT

    • @ericingram7446
      @ericingram7446 Před 3 lety +2

      With a voice that tells the story exactly with the feeling it was written with needs no over singing.

    • @tightlippedsmiler
      @tightlippedsmiler Před 3 lety +1

      You might change your mind after listening to Mike Farris's version of this song.

  • @KerriBoyleSamuelson
    @KerriBoyleSamuelson Před 3 lety +3

    My father could use a little mercy now
    The fruits of his labor fall and rot slowly on the ground
    His work is almost over it won't be long, he won't be around
    I love my father, he could use some mercy now
    My brother could use a little mercy now
    He's a stranger to freedom, he's shackled to his fear and his doubt
    The pain that he lives in it's almost more than living will allow
    I love my brother, he could use some mercy now
    My church and my country could use a little mercy now
    As they sink into a poisoned pit it's going to take forever to climb out
    They carry the weight of the faithful who follow them down
    I love my church and country, they could use some mercy now
    Every living thing could use a little mercy now
    Only the hand of grace can end the race towards another mushroom cloud
    People in power, they'll do anything to keep their crown
    I love life and life itself could use some mercy now
    Yeah, we all could use a little mercy now
    I know we don't deserve it but we need it anyhow
    We hang in the balance dangle 'tween hell and hallowed ground
    And every single one of us could use some mercy now
    Every single one of us could use some mercy now
    Every single one of us could use some mercy now

  • @margarethasse1862
    @margarethasse1862 Před 3 lety +9

    After the battering ram performance of our President last night, Mary Gauthier's song Mercy Now went right to my heart. We are in a "poison pit." and "There's people in power now who would do anything to keep their crowd. . . "and "my country (and every living thing) could learn a little mercy now."

    • @MisterBagg
      @MisterBagg Před 3 lety

      Now your ex president...

    • @thekeeks58
      @thekeeks58 Před 3 lety

      @@MisterBagg by your comment you’ve yet to feel that mercy

    • @MisterBagg
      @MisterBagg Před 3 lety

      What? Make yourself understood.

    • @rodjohnson646
      @rodjohnson646 Před 3 lety

      Now we see power of demoncrats and BiDUM. Now we need a miracle!!

    • @franksquires8151
      @franksquires8151 Před 2 lety

      Comments that dont age well for 800 Alex!

  • @maryshields9470
    @maryshields9470 Před 3 lety +19

    Touches my heart and soul. Deeper than anything in a while

  • @victoriadiorio3898
    @victoriadiorio3898 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This beautiful song goes straight to the heart and captures the soul . Thank you for this exquisite expression of pure love !

  • @elcamino5145
    @elcamino5145 Před 3 lety +6

    Binge watching Yellowstone. This song speaks to me, and I'm into heavy metal. And America

  • @mindtruthwordlife505
    @mindtruthwordlife505 Před 3 lety +13

    This song rips me to shreds every time

  • @camtymomidy
    @camtymomidy Před 7 měsíci

    Beautiful. Also, needs saying, that's the most excellent Michele Gazich on the violin.

  • @stuartmclean3834
    @stuartmclean3834 Před rokem +3

    Been hooked since I first heard it on yellowstone, powerful and emotional, and at times very Bob Dylan.

  • @randygeorge7041
    @randygeorge7041 Před 3 lety +11

    Wow...
    Within the first one minute of listen to the song I stopped and said I've got to learn this song right now. Absolutely beautiful. It fits my father if it's me fits my brother and everything else. An absolutely beautiful song. Thank you for writing and sharing it.
    Randy

    • @michelecorbeil5449
      @michelecorbeil5449 Před 2 lety +1

      mine too, this slayed me in ways too difficult to articulate.

  • @themexican7384
    @themexican7384 Před 11 měsíci

    we need to go backwards to a time when we all cared about one another. not entirely true but we were striving for it and it was coming to fruition. songs like this are an anthem to humanity and all that we hold in our hearts for each other.

  • @rubenramirez770
    @rubenramirez770 Před 5 měsíci

    This song is on my top 10 of all my favorite songs 😊

  • @jeffholliday5239
    @jeffholliday5239 Před 2 lety +7

    Oh my Lord…. Have Mercy please. Beautiful song, beautiful lady and beautiful voice.

  • @sattooh
    @sattooh Před 2 lety +7

    Such a great song for these days. Beautiful. Thank you for hope.

  • @stevenperez4657
    @stevenperez4657 Před 2 lety +6

    Such a SOULFUL SONG! it bought tears to my eyes!😢

  • @susanringoen9397
    @susanringoen9397 Před 2 lety +5

    Yes indeed, every single one of us could use some mercy now! Love this song!

  • @stevenquon1657
    @stevenquon1657 Před rokem +2

    An amazing singer! Great pair! So much feeling behind this song.

  • @davemakichuk9102
    @davemakichuk9102 Před 5 měsíci

    Damn you, Mary Gauthier! I hate teary eyed Tuesday afternoons - your fault! ... beautiful, just beautiful ... and btw, I sent it to Tom Phillips in Calgary, and he LOVED it! ...

  • @billraab2436
    @billraab2436 Před 2 lety +4

    This song just lays me out flat. Thank you!

  • @pearlharbor4790
    @pearlharbor4790 Před 5 lety +33

    oh God this song breaks my heart. Absolutely lovely.

  • @sherrybrouzes1071
    @sherrybrouzes1071 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful. The world needs Mercy now more than ever.

  • @katsii1
    @katsii1 Před 2 lety +4

    She's amazing. Once again a Second Life musician points me to another bringer of musical light in the darkness

  • @pearlharbor4790
    @pearlharbor4790 Před 5 lety +36

    "The pain that he lives in is almost more than living will allow"

    • @vickimaren
      @vickimaren Před 5 lety +6

      Profound.

    • @chrissawyer6318
      @chrissawyer6318 Před 5 lety +1

      that would be me...

    • @moretimesless
      @moretimesless Před 4 lety +5

      @@chrissawyer6318 I hope it's eased up, blessings to you Sir.

    • @christianferraro2555
      @christianferraro2555 Před 4 lety +1

      Chris Sawyer I bet you’re an impactful and loving person.

    • @davecurtis2970
      @davecurtis2970 Před 3 lety +2

      You've made some very astute observations about this song and Mary's performance of it. I agree with you, it's a very powerful song that had me in tears when I heard it on the radio a few days ago.

  • @robertanderson4223
    @robertanderson4223 Před 4 lety +6

    Mary and fiddler,thank you so kindly for your soulful gentle music!!!

  • @empowermentstudio
    @empowermentstudio Před rokem +1

    Came here at Amanda Palmer's recommendation, I'm only :50 in, and this was exactly the right thing for right now. Thank you, thank you for this beautiful song 💛

  • @rhondagwilsonbowie7658
    @rhondagwilsonbowie7658 Před 3 lety +9

    So right on!! What a masterpiece, beautifully written and performed. Thank you so much. My new favorite song.

  • @AngelaHokanson-yh2ub
    @AngelaHokanson-yh2ub Před 23 dny

    Most AWESOME SONG EVER

  • @AlexiHolford
    @AlexiHolford Před 4 lety +7

    My sister could use a little mercy now 😢

  • @Workingcockers
    @Workingcockers Před 3 měsíci

    I heard this on Spotify about a week ago and put it on many of my playlists. It’s one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard

  • @anjou6497
    @anjou6497 Před rokem +1

    ...to watch the violin join in , so much respect. 👍💜🌿

  • @stevenperez4657
    @stevenperez4657 Před rokem +2

    BEAUTIFUL!😘😢

  • @lindaknox5047
    @lindaknox5047 Před 3 lety +3

    This song is fir right now. Our Father needs a little mercy now

  • @pearlharbor4790
    @pearlharbor4790 Před 5 lety +20

    I love the look on her face at 2:56. And when she says, "every little thing....". The way she holds the note to say the word, "use" @ 2:52. So beautiful.

    • @nataliec00k
      @nataliec00k Před 2 lety +1

      I think she’s singing “every living thing”

  • @primitivex5221
    @primitivex5221 Před 2 lety +3

    I love this song .. I heard the cover that Long Haul Paul did of this .. Beautiful

  • @randalbladel2817
    @randalbladel2817 Před rokem +1

    Just saw this magnificent songwriter and performer a few days ago. Well worth seeing. And no, not every song of hers is sad.

  • @lauraruelas9080
    @lauraruelas9080 Před 6 měsíci

    Absolutely, stunning.

  • @vk1nf
    @vk1nf Před 4 lety +13

    Wow! Great find, great music, fine voice and guitar, love the lyrics...a major songwriter for sure...

  • @TheShannonbaby
    @TheShannonbaby Před 3 lety +3

    This song makes me weep.

  • @lauriejonesmusic
    @lauriejonesmusic Před 3 lety +4

    I had to listen again today. This song is amazing!

  • @theperfumysticr7890
    @theperfumysticr7890 Před 3 lety +16

    Boy George just did an excelent cover for this song....

    • @AlexiHolford
      @AlexiHolford Před 3 lety

      Wow! I have to check that out! Thanks.

  • @robertbowles5156
    @robertbowles5156 Před 2 lety +1

    Commercial radio could use a little mercy now. More of this John Prine, Lucinda, Iris Dement, Guy Clark etc. Real American music not the crap we hear today

  • @garyguthrie
    @garyguthrie Před rokem +1

    My go-to when I need a good cry

  • @anjou6497
    @anjou6497 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful. 👍💜🌱

  • @gregpeters592
    @gregpeters592 Před rokem

    Heart-warming. Godbless you sister..🙏💌

  • @oldsoldier5156
    @oldsoldier5156 Před 8 měsíci

    This song's rhythm and lyrics pulls at my heart strings and is so soothing. Mary, you've found a way to wrap some very hard truths in a warm and comforting robe. Thank you and may God bless and keep you.

  • @shnemr84
    @shnemr84 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow! Just wow. I am speechless but my tears speak volume hearing this song!

  • @angiekerzman9626
    @angiekerzman9626 Před rokem +1

    SO BEAUTIFUL AND TRUE. So talented!

  • @Ruckusnuts
    @Ruckusnuts Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful and real.

  • @thomashiggins4923
    @thomashiggins4923 Před 10 měsíci

    Too gorgeous and too true to be real. Just a wonderful song to the frailty of humans. Many thanks. Tom (from France)

  • @BarrettSutton
    @BarrettSutton Před 8 měsíci

    Every line of this thoughtful lyric applies to every one of us. Mercy is always a choice- always a good one❤

  • @sandra.wonderfulduetbull6469

    Love this, Thanks for sharing. 🎚🙏🇺🇸🥀🕊

  • @Soulartist13
    @Soulartist13 Před 7 měsíci

    Simply wonderful--

  • @johncastellenas1081
    @johncastellenas1081 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you dear Mary. I do agree. All of us could use some mercy now.

  • @garyr3513
    @garyr3513 Před 9 měsíci

    Some will say it’s sad. It sure speaks to the heart.

  • @donlane8314
    @donlane8314 Před 7 měsíci

    Boy oh boy! The harmonica solo! That's what it's all about!

  • @donlane8314
    @donlane8314 Před 7 měsíci

    This version & Boy George's version are the best! Awesome artists here!!

  • @zid544
    @zid544 Před rokem

    Now. More than ever.

  • @songofthemist7443
    @songofthemist7443 Před 5 měsíci

    Bless you Mary

  • @theresadmytriw4138
    @theresadmytriw4138 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful ‼️💙🎶🙏

  • @davidrichmond8549
    @davidrichmond8549 Před 4 lety +4

    It the most beautiful song ever we all need a little mercy now aimed

  • @gavinblack7500
    @gavinblack7500 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a beautiful song, so glad I came across this.

  • @TheU184
    @TheU184 Před rokem

    Yellowstone brought me here!

  • @KMMason
    @KMMason Před 3 lety +3

    So moving, so deeply touching...

  • @Jockeylotforfun
    @Jockeylotforfun Před 2 lety +1

    This song says it all so very well today!

  • @jackcovell3779
    @jackcovell3779 Před 6 měsíci

    Such and introspective and haunting song.
    Great storyteller.

  • @Javiermartinez-uv4ct
    @Javiermartinez-uv4ct Před rokem +1

    ¡¡Maravillosa !! Gracias por tu música, Mary. Única, insuperable !!! Wish you could come and play in Madrid, Spain !!!

  • @Eidsonjr
    @Eidsonjr Před rokem

    You broke me. I hurt because I can't get my kids to see everything I did was for them. Now I sit at the table and look at the empty seats.

  • @valdelimoraes2096
    @valdelimoraes2096 Před 5 měsíci

    Ouvi essa música, no final de um episódio de Yellowstone, fiquei simplesmente apaixonada, embora seja triste, mais é linda, que voz maravilhosa dessa cantora! ❤️❤️

  • @simmersonwheels7724
    @simmersonwheels7724 Před 2 lety +1

    damn. That slices to the core. So beautiful- thanks.

  • @dawnparker3152
    @dawnparker3152 Před 4 lety +5

    AWESOME!!!!

  • @reverendsean
    @reverendsean Před 4 lety +3

    We love Mary!

  • @aaronhermanson3494
    @aaronhermanson3494 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely beautifully compassionate. ✌🙌🤘🙏✊

  • @andresarbelaez1311
    @andresarbelaez1311 Před 4 měsíci

    Blessings

  • @AsheeshSabharwal
    @AsheeshSabharwal Před rokem

    Fabulous

  • @bjarneboy
    @bjarneboy Před 3 lety +10

    Take a listen to the cover Boy George did of this beautiful song

    • @superchip1868
      @superchip1868 Před 3 lety +4

      Have been listening to boy George version for a couple of weeks that guy sure can sing 👌👍

  • @patrickcusack8292
    @patrickcusack8292 Před 2 měsíci

    It’s surprising to experience the transcendental.

  • @bjornkok29
    @bjornkok29 Před 5 lety +4

    whata beautiful tune

  • @ptsmith4660
    @ptsmith4660 Před 3 lety +1

    holy smokes ,, this is awesome

  • @djondjon
    @djondjon Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful. Profound. Full of truth.