Ryan Adams - If I Am A Stranger - Live On Letterman
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- Ryan Adams performing on "Live On Letterman". Video ripped by GrimFish of the Ryan Adams Archive. To download the whole thing and other RA boots register at ryanadamsarchive.com
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When my daughter was an infant and would cry I would sing this song to her. It was the only thing that would immediately stop her from crying and she would just stare at me quietly until I finished the song. She also suffered from car sickness and so I would keep a cd of this song in the car in case she started crying....never failed to stop her from crying and put her in a peaceful place till we got to our destination. She's 7 now and doesn't remember the song but I do :)
literally doing the same thinng right now with my newborn son
That's awesome, it's such a lullaby soothing songs - with such real relationship issues - it's raw.
I really love your comment! ❤ 💕
@@primaverafib Me too.
Glad to know there are good people out there that express the value of caring for their kids. I love my kids and good music, both always seem to compliment each other. Godspeed.
Who the fuck doesn't like this? This is genius.
I am 66 y.o. and heard about Ryan from my 40 y.o. son. Great music is timeless. Thanks Ryan for your beautiful talent and the courage to share it.
Fucking beautiful. I love this shit Ryan
This guy is in a different league when it comes to song writing..so underrated..he's like a rare diamond..his music will live on forever. Thank's for your music Ryan!
Peter, I agree with you. But I must say that Ryan is not, necessarily, underrated. I just think that he is under appreciated. People in the music industry know what a, complete, badass that he is.
@@markvelazquez2458 but yet again people like Ed Sheeran get on the spotlight. And he remains hidden. But I guess better this way. Good music is not written for the masses.
not sure if anyone gives a shit but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend for the last few days :)
@Neil Moshe Definitely, I have been using Instaflixxer for since november myself :)
@@asrielyoung1297 I think you're right, but Ryan has VERY dedicated fans - he changes lives with his music, it's not 'just a good song'.
God how did I forget this damn song? Man..
Mang…
Whoever prepared the sound mix in the studio this night deserves an award I think
Was fortunate enough to see him perform in London recently to a full house at London’s most prestigious theatre. A solo set lasting well over 2 hrs. and I’m pleased to report that after a few turbulent years for obvious reasons, the boy’s still got it.
I was there too. He was wonderful. His voice sounds even stronger and now that he's sober, his humour is even better.❤
That's great to hear.
I’ve been lucky enough to see him play around 10 times in 7 different venues over the years and he has never disappointed glad to hear that hasn’t changed
Very powerful performance. One of his Best.
Ryan Adams is such an incredible talent... so underappreciated
Idk if he will ever really come back, but he'll always be one of my favorite artists.Thankfully he put out a lot of material. His solo performances are amazing.
and out of nowhere new album is out, totally his style !
@@alenspikic4523 it is a good one
I think he has enough of a following to start coming back. Let's be reasonable, Bill Cosby is out of jail, I think we can let DRA not be totally canceled. His writing is genuis! I'm enjoying the IG lives for the moment, I'll take it!
I think his on stage carreer is sadly pretty much done. But he can still write and sell to others
@@alenspikic4523 he is in the news today...imploring for people to give him a second chance...
If I met Ryan, I would thank him for the help he has given me for the last fifteen years. He was able to explain so many tough situations to me with his songs. Thanks, man.
The same for me.My"lil'brother"never fails a song,he's the last shelter when you feel bad!
Same, through his own..pain, he connects with others. Hiding our darkness, so others won't see - while they're busy hiding theirs.
Ryan absolutely floors me. These broken downs versions are killer
LOVE HIM!💔❤🎶
Breathtaking....
heartbreaking💔❤🎶
All that beauty usually comes from a dark place. You have to know what you’re getting yourself into when you get romantically involved with a deep, introspective type artist. If you can’t handle it then don’t go there, or get out of there and don’t complain and say it was abusive. You saw the red flags. Genius is never easy to handle. You don’t get that kind of brilliance without complications. Behind everything that’s beautiful and mysterious is the pain that drives it. And if you’re an artist yourself then you should understand this more than anyone.
Yep. Now we all are expected to be the perfect person always and if we arent or make a mistake, we face the social firing squad.
Exactly.
@@naomijulve5918 I'm genuinely asking you, what did he do? Fucked up?
@@naomijulve5918 Sounds like a case of being thrown under the bus, to atain status, fame and money on Bridges part.
@@naomijulve5918 Oh yeah what makes u better? hypocrite.
This is my favorite version of my favorite song of Ryan's. Discovered very early in my Ryan career about ten years ago. What an amazing songwriter, singer and musician!
This is where he shines....
Gives the same vibe as Neil Young singing Old Man live from early 70s. Legendary stuff here.
DaBears08 totally agree with you. I could listen to this on a loop forever!
Very much in the same realm. Totally agree
@@BadMofoMusicCritic yeah... Adams is better.
@@alicasoto4497 ok millennial!
@@BadMofoMusicCritic im not a millenial bro... i think they called us Generation X or somethin like that...
A living legend, his music cuts in...everytime. A true artist and vastly underrated.
He is going to be touring again I’m gonna see him 😊
It's enough already. All the videos here on you tube all have the comments turned off of Ryan Adam's songs. This is one of the few I've found that you can still comment on. The shunning never was appropriate and it's got to stop. This man clearly stated his shortcomings, frailties, imperfections, and fears for all the world to hear and see years before any of his shortcomings came to "light." It should have come to no surprise to anyone when he fulfilled any or all or one of them. When, as a community of his fans, his coworkers, his associates that also probably made a lot of money from his work will we end it and allow this man to create again? It's been much too long. It's time to free this man. As a society we (probably not his fans) have put this man in a cage. We have to release him with a movement beyond wrist ribbons and hashtags. I love Ryan Adams.
Epic. Epically right.
What a brilliant heartfelt comment. Just thank you 🤩
What I love about this is that it's just a guy with a guitar...and yet it's spellbinding, has the audience in his hands...could hear a pin drop if there's a pause between chords and lyrics.
+Michael Doherty Hi Michael. hey, that's great to know! I would so love to see him live. Darn, wish I could have seen him on that tour. Thanks for sharing your experience. Cheers, G
George the
I've never loved an artist so much for a decade. You are a fucking treasure,
That is how you write a song ladies and gents...
If I weren't watching this, no way would I believe it's live.
yeah really ....... damn perfect.
Man, he get's me cryin' this bastard!
me too man. i hate him :p (ofcourse not really ey)
Breathtaking...amazing performance
Wow,all I can say,I've watched this countless times and it always makes me breakdown.
damn this dude is talented
Not to worry, people, he will be be one of the first best and among the greatest singer/songwriters of the 21st century. Of that, I have no doubt.
favorite artist of the 2000's. listened to him consistently up to this day, probably the longest of any band or performer. saw him 7-8 times, including the solo acoustic tour, which I'm willing to wager is the kind of show everyone of his fans wished to see one day, sans a backing band and electric guitar. he has put out things I wasn't really into, but that's going to happen from time to time from such a prolific artist. he gets dismissed at times as a poor man's Jeff Tweedy, I think the world big enough for both.
dismissed as a poor man's Tweedy is such a disservice to Adams. I like both equally...but Adams' songs just seem to hit a little deeper to me
+fearthetube Im not sure if your comment was pertaining to ME calling him a poor man's Jeff Tweedy, or the insult itself. If it's the former; I don't think of him in those terms, I referring to how he's been categorized by some. Like I said in my comment, he's my favorite artist of the 2000's. I've seen him every time he's come to the Boston area between 03 & 2010-12(I can't remember when exactly it was but it was when he did his solo acoustic tour).
If your comment is on the latter, I agree.
just referring to the insult itself, nothing towards you. Depending on my mood, I can listen to either at length, which is unusual for me.
+fearthetube Actually, I thought about it later on and realized that it was actually Ryan Adams himself that made the comparison of himself and Jeff Tweedy. I don't think he called himself the poor man's Tweedy, though it was something like that. it was an interview, hell, back in 04-05( around when he came out with "29", Christ, I was 29 then too, seems like forever ago). He was talking about how people made the comparison, and he basically said " I know I'm not as good a writer as Jeff Tweedy or (some other song writer that I can't recall).
To be fair though, I think this was in one of his SEVERAL self destructive phases. Though not as bad as when he decided to put out a death metal album, or when he days he wasn't going to make music anymore, he was going to put out books of poetry instead (NEVER a good idea, one only needs to read Jim Morrison's terrible poetry to realize that good song writers don't always transfer well to written word, I think it's the fact that they write KNOWING there's a melody over it that makes the songs good).
I would definitely pay to see him sing and play.Gteat job,dude!
For all the hours here that move too slow
There's all this letting go, that don't pass
If all this love is real, how will we know?
If we're only scared of losing it, how will it last?
If I am a stranger now to you
I will always be, I will always be
Stronger now than me, stronger than you
Our love will always be
And if we let it go, I will try to be there for you
If I can, what if I can't?
Today is yesterday when you don't know
How to rebuild the walls that someone has knocked down
To tell the truth, it's hard enough without a lover
Who you want to hide your darkness from
So they won't let you down
If I am a stranger now to you
I will always be, I will always be
Stronger now than me, stronger than you
Our love will always be
And if we let it go, I will try to be there for you
I will try to be there for you
If I can, what if I can't?
For all the hours here that move too slow
There's all this letting go, that won't pass
If all this love is real, how will we know?
If we're only scared of losing it, how will it last?
If I am a stranger now to you
I will always be, I will always be
Stronger now than me, stronger than you
Our love will always be
If we let it go, I will try to be there for you
I will try to be there for you
If I can, what if I can't?
This is truly a beautiful performance. I just get lost in it and as sad as the lyrics are, I some how feel relieved at the end
No auto-tune here. Just a man's voice and his guitar. Stellar music, and if he doesn't drug himself to death, he will likely become legendary in his music genre. Right now, one of my favorites, tho Jason Isbell is my current favorite. I think they have worked together, and I would understand why. Artists of a feather flock together, to wrench a metaphor.
However,If he DOES drug himself to death, he guarantees that he will.
Nah, he would simply disappear into outer darkness and oblivion, forgotten on the first day.
only if we let him be forgotten....
Prince was forgotten in a day by all but the most extreme Prince fans -- all two of them!
Victor Edwards he already has been making music for over 2o yrs. he's still. kicking. but already legend status
this guitar sings with him. amazing instrument and handler. Ryan is a genius
Yes. This.
God... I can only make it halfway through this right now..... It's tearing me apart inside... Ryan had an amazing stretch... And a lot of his music coincided with ups and downs in my life.
Right now I'm down and can't handle the beauty of this song.
willie838 I know the feeling. Just remember the lower the down means the better the up usually gets after. Ryan is the soundtrack to my life for as long as I can remember, and when I never think I'll be ok again, I am, and he's got songs that make the roller-coaster of life worth riding. I'm you, and I hope you're ok.
Mike best reply I ever saw. You're great
This gives me chills every single time I listen. His pain comes through so freely.
I think I could listen to this everyday of my life.
Just saw him at Moody Theater in Austin Texas and he and the Cardinals were supremely awesome 🎸🎶🎸🎶
Superb talent. His live performances are always the best.
Everything about this is amazing
So underrated! Still my all time favorite
I have been a fan since Whiskey Town. It's sad that as the years go by and not one bank j
Has peaked my interest. Ryan has a 6 octive voice and he is one of the best writers in the last 50 years. I confess he is a talent that comes around once in a lifetime. I was sure Ryan was going to be the next. Iggest think. But doesn't matter we found him and I think were gonna keep him
one of my favs!. i recall being in the throes of addiction and losing Everything.. Including the love of my life..Sorry I just couldn't be there Ash 💔
Keep strong man! Going through the same!
Timothy Christopher same shit here. it's like that's what he wrote it about
Fact! We'll get through this!
Timothy Christopher there are strangers out here sending support. Xo
My favorite artist of all time.....
Ryan, me and my friends love your work. Come back to New Zealand soon please!
Ladies and gentlemen ....
The best today songwriter...
True talent... loved him from day one many years ago. His live show is the best around, waiting patiently to see him again. All time favorite musician and I hate when people refer him to Bryan Adams damn !
"Do you want to hide your darkness".Soulfully heartbreaking!
someone dedicated this song to me, such a beautiful song and the way he sings it sends chills through my body.
I think he was trying to tell you something lol
Someone did the same to me….now we are strangers 💔
A legend one of the best.
Sranger was the song that blew me away when I first watched this. A firm fan since then x
Ryan you’re a very unique and awesome guitarist and singer-songwriter.. Thanks for the pleasure🔥
self-taught genious......this song always reminds me of my pal Al....he said it was written about him and his relationship with his Dad at the time it was written...love you Ryan.....love from J' ville.....
+Michael Justice Such a bittersweet irony when someone spells genius incorrectly.
+Nathaniel Hornblower lol
Bittersweet irony is redundant. Though genius that man is not! Spelling is overrated anyways.
Just timeless and a man at the top of his game
Carnegie Hall next month. So pumped.
incredible song
goddddaammmmit ryan you got so much soul!
killing me softly, Ryan
How to touch your heart and soul. Amazing! Ryan Adams....the best.
Touches my soul
those opening notes always give me the chills
Beautiful song and performance!
Legend , Timeless and so loaded with emotion. Subtle but haunting voice so just keep it going Ryan your connecting and more to come so can't wait....
I'm so in love with this song!
Total class.
Love the sound of his Harmony F-70 Buck Owens in this song.
the best thing on youtube
This is soo good...amazing. Hope he's on Letterman's last show.
Wow this is simply phenomenal Ryan Adams is the real deal 😊
I love his music so freakin' much,
I truly appreciate YOUR sharing with the world.
I haven't listened in so long it feels
so good to revisit his tunes.
made me cry this mornin..
just a purity in what this guy does, no hiding, just talent, a voice to translate the emotion in the song & great guitar
This guy is amazing and so relaxed about it. Love it. Ryan keep up the amazing work you do.
NEIL YOUNG OF MY GENERATION PROUD TO BE A FAN AND SEEN 4 TIMES with and without the CARDINALS RIP SPACE WOLF missed a bunch
So good m8! Ryan you are the soundtrack of all of my days--thank you for your music. Thank you for teaching me not to fear and to put your heart into what you do. Honest and true. Pure love and respect for the craft. Genius...
"If you can't do it in a straight back chair on a flattop guitar with a sixty watt bulb in the ceiling you can't do it." - Elvis Presley
😂
The only other artist i have seen that compares to this talent is Martin sexton. In terms of live performing with a guitar and vocals, they are incredible. There's nowhere to hide. Only a true talent can pull it off
A Mele I too really appreciate Martin Sexton. Underrated for sure.
So talented love the acoustic versions
This is the shit right here!
You got that right. I get Ryan Adams confused with Bryan Adams. Now I know better. Ryan Adams is pretty awesome. The shit is now right here.
T Moody ii
Ryan Adams, This is wonderful.
His arpeggio guitar work is amazing
as usual amazing lyrics from Ryan Adams.
He is a born natural. His talent is effortless and natural. He doesn't have to try to be something, he is.
There is nothing in my mind but his words coming from his lips and the strings of his guitar.
Artistry, song-writing, performance and style. Thank you Ryan Adams!
brilliance at it's most brilliant
Just amazing
Jack White, Jason Isbell, and Ryan Adams. The greatest songwriters of this generation
Wonderful, wonderful performer.
this song is sooo moving! what a talent he has!
Beautiful
as always, beautiful. timeless.
This is My FAVORITE!
I’m from Durham….
Just absolutely BEAUTIFUL AND BREATHTAKING!!
THANKS from France (Saint Etienne)
He's so good. Jesus.
Amazing track!
Wears his heart on his sleeve, or at least in his song.
So so good
Free Ryan!!!! Stronger now than me. Stronger than CZcams
amazing..