henry martinez I'm fighting cancer as well and this is the first song I thought of. mostly asking for strength to beat it. I'll keep you in my prayers 😃
I’m listening to this today on 2/09/2023. Burt Bacharach just passed away. This song is just so powerful. Elvis can bring me to tears with this song. God Give Me Strength indeed!
This album, Painted from Memory, is one of my deserted island albums. R.I.P. to the great Burt Bacharach who died today. He influenced many record producers and musicians of the generation following his. Thankfully, his music lives on.
God will give you strength, my friends. I fought breast cancer for two years and have just been given an “ all clear” before last Christmas. I never became angry or depressed. I went straight to acceptance. If you offer up your pain to the Almighty, and accept this sacrifice without doubting that He loves you, you will be rewarded with strength to overcome any pain, and you will withstand much more than you ever imagined you could ! In the end, it will make you stronger and better. You will discover what you are really made of. Sacrifice is the price we pay to be able to grow and to see that people love us and that we can be better humans than we ever imagined. Hang in there. It is, in fact, Grace from God.
Burt Bacharach had his share of heartbreak. He lost his daughter tragically. But he and Hal David and Elvis Costello always had the Genius to put into words and music how all of us have felt at one point or the other in our lives. Thank you, Burt, Hal and Elvis for sharing your gifts !
I completely agree. From the first time I heard it, without know the lyric, it touched me in an odd way. I can't help but cry whey I hear this version. I do believe it's because of the pain and anguish of his delivery. His singular voice makes it so honest, relateable, personal, and painful. Simply beautiful. And, I'm not a big die hard fan of his.
Nolan, I only heard it last night. I didn't know this song. And I also couldn't help but cry. And now, Listening to it again, here I am crying. Pure emotion. It is so amazing. Beautiful beyond words. And somehow it came in the right moment. I am living dark times. May God give me strengh.
you're welcome. i hope you're nowhere near Houston these days. if you're not, just remember, it could be worse. and if you ARE there, help is on the way. and when things get awful, remember tomorrow is always better than today. so hang in there and do whatever you have to do to survive until the clouds clear away. you'll be in my thoughts. take heart, Virginia!!
My husband died last year. We were separated for a year during the time he became ill with cancer and I, hoping we would work things out, received a text message from his family the day after he died. I didn't even know he was sick. This song is therapy in a way.
Now he’s gone, and thinking about Bach Bacharach’s amazing canon…sure every Dionne Warwick song takes breath away and there are many stunners…but for me this performance with Elvis Costello just sums it up like none other. Rest easy Burt…we’ll never forget you or the music.🎵🎶🕯️
When the violins swell just as Elvis sings "I want him to hurt ..." is such a grandmaster move. Lesser artists would think it too melodramatic. Great artists don't care -- they know the moment demands it.
One of the best goddamn love-gone-bad songs ever written. What an incredible collaberation between two such diverse yet prolific song writers. "Here comes those tears again - just when I was gettin' over you." God gives you strength!
I used to play this CD in the car when it came out & my kids were teens! It drove them mad! They hated it but I bet they appreciate it now! I text it to them now & then for a laugh & as a reminder of a song I loved!
This is one of the best love songs ever. WOW! Elvis Costello delivers a song written by one of the best composers on the planet! RIP Burt Bacharach - thank you for all the incredible music...
The other versions are lovely in their way, but for me this is the only one that captures the sense of pain and despair that are in the lyric. Does he hit the notes perfectly, no, but that’s not what this is about. It’s the phrasing, the way he breathes the melody. Inspired
@@eliztomp What I first loved about Elvis starting in ‘77 was his lyrics and his vibe. Over the years he’s become my all-time favorite lyricist (certainly one of the best ever), but he’s my favorite singer too - and it’s because of exactly what you describe, the passion in his voice, the phrasings he uses, his breathing, his vibrato, the spectrum of emotions, the entire package of individual qualities put together that makes his voice what it is - almost always perfectly tailored (esp. in live performance) to the lyrics and music of the song he’s singing.
Elvis Costello I had no idea how talented you are. You gave this song your entire heart, and I believe you. Bless you for sharing your talents with humanity. I am a new fan.
I don't think ANYone has ever quite captured the end of love like Burt has. What an inCREDible Melody- and Elvis, despite a somewhat eccentric interpretation, really nails this song- the note he hits at 4.54 is a real heart-breaker.It seems there are very few songs of this caliber being written today, sadly.
I never knew Costello could sing like this ,the whole combo is truly marvelous. So sad people never hear these sounds, although both artists at least have had success.
This song always reminds me of my parent's divorce and makes me cry every time I hear it. It just hits that nerve. In fact every song on Written From Memory hits that same nerve. It just goes to show Burt Bacharach wasn't all "sunshine & lollipops" in the Swinging Sixties.
Burt Bacharach , a genius of a generation. Will never be another one like him. He saw something in Elvis Costello of all people and Burt was right. Like I said , a genius.
Probably the most consistent writer of our time to produce timeless classics one after another for forty years. Can't say enough great things about my favorite artist. Happy 64 Elvis!
These two were a legendary duo beautiful vocals and song writing 😢I’ve spent many nights listening to them when going through the bad times of my life. RIP BURT 🙏🏻
This track not only gives me both tears of pain and joy, no matter what obstacles and discouragement I go to, I thank the lord and Elvis Cosello/Burt Bachrach for making this song possible that bring me comfort,closure and composure of my hardships times in life and thank God for this, because when you got God, you got a friend, and that's you! Because The Good Bible is Yesterday, Today, and Forever! God Bless this track, and God Bless, Elvis Costello and Burt Bachrach for making this song possible. James1:3
Hope you are well. Beautiful word & meaning. As you said, this is exactly why we all were Blessed to witness this collaboration of two brilliant man that God gifted and so many ways, mazel tov!!! ❤
The only thing to say about these artists and their collaboration is pure genius. I will never tire of listening to it or anything by these gentleman musicians.
When will another Genius composer like Bacharach or Costello arrive in the recording world again? Only McCartney and Elton are still alive. The other genius composers have gone to the next Life. Please, God, every new song and artist these days sings the same repetitive unmelodic, unmemorable tune with mundane repetitive lyrics. We can’t tell one song from the next.
From "Welcome to the Working Week" to the Juliet Letters, and then onward, he grew as a musician and a singer. It's amazing that I got to see Elvis Costello in my lifetime. I owe him a great debt.
It’s just occurred to me - Elvis’ voice must’ve been given to him by the horns of the steamships that his grandfather performed on - nothing else moves that much air with such force and clarity
This song is very fitting for people who has lost their way but humbles themselves before God; giving Him all the pain and suffering when they're lost, weak and unable to cope in life. We're all wishing for a happy ending, sadly it isn't always the case. :-(
This is a wonder Cd. The fact that Elvis can sing anything and make it sound special and unique makes him a one of a kind "Artist." I own many, sadly not all of his work.
Simply beautiful....I always enjoyed watching Burt play, his facial expressions and how his whole body gets into the music....the album that he and Elvis collaborated on is fantastic....Rest In Peace Burt and thank you ~
I just heard this song on a Dionne Warwick album, it didn't sound like Dionne so I came to CZcams to find the single. Instead I found this. OMG, It's so beautiful. Chills and tears. Now I must see Grace of My Heart. Thank you for posting this. xox
I'm fighting cancer this song means a lot to me please god give me strength 🙏
hang in there....I'm prayin' for ya.
henry martinez I'm fighting cancer as well and this is the first song I thought of. mostly asking for strength to beat it. I'll keep you in my prayers 😃
May God give you both strength, and health, and hope.
@@deborahhigginbotham7276 I hope everyone in this comment thread is still with us.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL THAT ARE STRUGGLING.I NEED TO INCLUDE EVERYONE IN PRAYERS
I’m listening to this today on 2/09/2023. Burt Bacharach just passed away. This song is just so powerful. Elvis can bring me to tears with this song. God Give Me Strength indeed!
When Elvis gets to say "I want him ..I want him to hurt" and the orchestra takes over.... chokes me up everytime
I just saw this last night on PBS. Bacharach is genius, as is Costello. Bravo!
R.I.P Burt Bacharach you are a legend, one of the finest songwriters of our time , sleep well sir and thank you.
Thank you Burt
Possibly my all time fave Bacharach number!.
This may be one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
Elvis is like the Shakespeare of our time
Yes I agree
I totally concur, I like every version I've heard but Kristen Vigard and Elvis are my top faves
Not one... .
Yes
When I saw “Grace of My Heart” I chased this song down!!! This has Burt all over it! Collaborated with Costello, this CD is a masterpiece!
I did the exact same thing!!!
Same here. It's one of my favorite albums of all time.
That version from the sound track album by Kristin Vergard is my all time favorite,, though I like this one very much.
Wow, Eilvis delivers such an honest, stunning performance with this great Bacharach song. Bravo, Elvis.
This album, Painted from Memory, is one of my deserted island albums. R.I.P. to the great Burt Bacharach who died today. He influenced many record producers and musicians of the generation following his. Thankfully, his music lives on.
God will give you strength, my friends. I fought breast cancer for two years and have just been given an “ all clear” before last Christmas. I never became angry or depressed. I went straight to acceptance. If you offer up your pain to the Almighty, and accept this sacrifice without doubting that He loves you, you will be rewarded with strength to overcome any pain, and you will withstand much more than you ever imagined you could ! In the end, it will make you stronger and better. You will discover what you are really made of. Sacrifice is the price we pay to be able to grow and to see that people love us and that we can be better humans than we ever imagined. Hang in there. It is, in fact, Grace from God.
Burt Bacharach had his share of heartbreak. He lost his daughter tragically. But he and Hal David and Elvis Costello always had the Genius to put into words and music how all of us have felt at one point or the other in our lives. Thank you, Burt, Hal and Elvis for sharing your gifts !
Beyond any technique or vocal skill, nobody can sing this song like Costello
I completely agree. From the first time I heard it, without know the lyric, it touched me in an odd way. I can't help but cry whey I hear this version. I do believe it's because of the pain and anguish of his delivery. His singular voice makes it so honest, relateable, personal, and painful. Simply beautiful. And, I'm not a big die hard fan of his.
Nolan, I only heard it last night. I didn't know this song. And I also couldn't help but cry. And now, Listening to it again, here I am crying. Pure emotion. It is so amazing. Beautiful beyond words. And somehow it came in the right moment. I am living dark times. May God give me strengh.
hang in there. easy to say, hard to do i know. but it does get better. you just have to hold on and hang on. it gets better.
Thank you so much. I really need words of faith. It's been so hard.
you're welcome. i hope you're nowhere near Houston these days. if you're not, just remember, it could be worse. and if you ARE there, help is on the way. and when things get awful, remember tomorrow is always better than today. so hang in there and do whatever you have to do to survive until the clouds clear away. you'll be in my thoughts. take heart, Virginia!!
It's Bacharach. He created his own genre. And Elvis Costello is arguably his best interpreter.
My husband died last year. We were separated for a year during the time he became ill with cancer and I, hoping we would work things out, received a text message from his family the day after he died. I didn't even know he was sick. This song is therapy in a way.
Very sorry for your loss. My boyfriend lost his memory it's weird after 18 years he hardly knows who I am I wake up crying
Now he’s gone, and thinking about Bach Bacharach’s amazing canon…sure every Dionne Warwick song takes breath away and there are many stunners…but for me this performance with Elvis Costello just sums it up like none other. Rest easy Burt…we’ll never forget you or the music.🎵🎶🕯️
When the violins swell just as Elvis sings "I want him to hurt ..." is such a grandmaster move. Lesser artists would think it too melodramatic. Great artists don't care -- they know the moment demands it.
❤
Burt Bachrach was the master at knowing the right thing to do at the right time. He was an unmatched musical genius.
One of the best goddamn love-gone-bad songs ever written. What an incredible collaberation between two such diverse yet prolific song writers. "Here comes those tears again - just when I was gettin' over you." God gives you strength!
Yup, exactly what you said.
Not sure why you had to add the GD to your answer
Lol
I really feel bad for the 38 people who 'disliked' this .. you genuinely do not have a soul.
Soulless, miserable sad excuses for people !!!!!!!!!!
ahaha
@@simiancinema2022 and you can't even type "ha ha" properly ... makes you soulless and a halfwit as well.. you're on a roll ..
great song. but yeah, his singing sucks
Anyone who’s can through the end of a relationship knows the pain in these lyrics
Genius doesn’t come near just masterpiece of work
RIP Burt Bachera
I have no idea why this doesn’t have more views or likes. This is one of my most favorite songs ever.
I love this song. Painted From Memory is one of my favorite CDs.
Mine, too!! Brilliant collection of music!!
I used to play this CD in the car when it came out & my kids were teens! It drove them mad! They hated it but I bet they appreciate it now! I text it to them now & then for a laugh & as a reminder of a song I loved!
The look of love is BB s Best song!!!
BB A POLL
WHAT IS YOUR FAV BB s SONG?
Excellent! R.I.P. Mr. Bacharach and the violinist Mary Whitaker who was murdered in her home by two homeless drug addicts in 2014!
This is one of the best love songs ever. WOW! Elvis Costello delivers a song written by one of the best composers on the planet! RIP Burt Bacharach - thank you for all the incredible music...
The other versions are lovely in their way, but for me this is the only one that captures the sense of pain and despair that are in the lyric. Does he hit the notes perfectly, no, but that’s not what this is about. It’s the phrasing, the way he breathes the melody. Inspired
hmb.ri that’s the beauty of Elvis-an imperfectly perfect, passionate voice. His pleading vocals make it that much more painful and beautiful.
It's perfect
@@eliztomp What I first loved about Elvis starting in ‘77 was his lyrics and his vibe. Over the years he’s become my all-time favorite lyricist (certainly one of the best ever), but he’s my favorite singer too - and it’s because of exactly what you describe, the passion in his voice, the phrasings he uses, his breathing, his vibrato, the spectrum of emotions, the entire package of individual qualities put together that makes his voice what it is - almost always perfectly tailored (esp. in live performance) to the lyrics and music of the song he’s singing.
“The better a person’s voice, the harder it is to believe what they’re saying.” ~David Bryne
Elvis Costello I had no idea how talented you are. You gave this song your entire heart, and I believe you. Bless you for sharing your talents with humanity. I am a new fan.
This song and "My Thief", easily two of the best songs written in my lifetime and I was born in 1963. Costello/Bacharach...collaboration of the ages!
One of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a long time.🙂
Gorgeous… one of the beautiful songs ever of our time…
I was in prison in the early 2000 and saw this performed on PBS and have been in love with it since and wish everyone had the ear to love it .
What a beautiful thing to say. This incredible song sealed my last chance 2007.
That's great we all need to live beauty
Beardz Brothers I love this tune! Brings me back to the time I was in love.
yes that tune can touch you .
Abigail Clark- Wall I hope we both find love again!
Had a bad morning. I was driving in the car and this song came on…..pause…..think….feel….
The feelings I feel while listening to this song are indescribable…….his voice, Burt Bacharach ‘s notes and his lyrics ….transported…..
the combo of the sound of Costello's voice and Bacharach's beautiful music is outstanding. So tender..
Burt really makes good use of the fluegel horn in his songs. Love the fluegel horn!
Keith Reding it’s my favorite horn bc of Burt ❤️
It seems this song will never get the credit it deserves. It is the perfect collaboration. I can't think of a more affecting lost-love song.
God give me strength. Each time I listen to it becomes more powerful than before...
I don't think ANYone has ever quite captured the end of love like Burt has. What an inCREDible Melody- and Elvis, despite a somewhat eccentric interpretation, really
nails this song- the note he hits at 4.54 is a real heart-breaker.It seems there are
very few songs of this caliber being written today, sadly.
Incredibly beautiful song. I love Elvis Costello's voice.
I never knew Costello could sing like this ,the whole combo is truly marvelous. So sad people never hear these sounds, although both artists at least have had success.
This song always reminds me of my parent's divorce and makes me cry every time I hear it. It just hits that nerve. In fact every song on Written From Memory hits that same nerve. It just goes to show Burt Bacharach wasn't all "sunshine & lollipops" in the Swinging Sixties.
Sorry folks! I messed up the title album! Mea cuppa! Maxi mea cuppa!
I think the performance from Costello is one of the best ever in that genre.
Burt Bacharach , a genius of a generation. Will never be another one like him. He saw something in Elvis Costello of all people and Burt was right. Like I said , a genius.
Probably the most consistent writer of our time to produce timeless classics one after another for forty years. Can't say enough great things about my favorite artist. Happy 64 Elvis!
These two were a legendary duo beautiful vocals and song writing 😢I’ve spent many nights listening to them when going through the bad times of my life. RIP BURT 🙏🏻
Thank you Burt. Rest in peace. He'll always be near a piano...💜💜💜🐦🌹⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This track not only gives me both tears of pain and joy, no matter what obstacles and discouragement I go to, I thank the lord and Elvis Cosello/Burt Bachrach for making this song possible that bring me comfort,closure and composure of my hardships times in life and thank God for this, because when you got God, you got a friend, and that's you! Because The Good Bible is Yesterday, Today, and Forever! God Bless this track, and God Bless, Elvis Costello and Burt Bachrach for making this song possible. James1:3
Hope you are well. Beautiful word & meaning. As you said, this is exactly why we all were Blessed to witness this collaboration of two brilliant man that God gifted and so many ways, mazel tov!!! ❤
@@karenlebro6850❤
I’m all caught up in the lyrics
Listen to Trintje Ossenhuis please...especially the end.
The only thing to say about these artists and their collaboration is pure genius. I will never tire of listening to it or anything by these gentleman musicians.
When will another Genius composer like Bacharach or Costello arrive in the recording world again? Only McCartney and Elton are still alive. The other genius composers have gone to the next Life. Please, God, every new song and artist these days sings the same repetitive unmelodic, unmemorable tune with mundane repetitive lyrics. We can’t tell one song from the next.
This is the first song I thought of when I heard the news about Burt Bacharach's passing today. #RIPBurtBacharach
Cried thru the entire song. Beyond brilliant.
Yes
It is one of those
So long mister Bacharach, thank you so much for the sweet melodies.
Descanse en paz el enorme compositor Burt Bacharach.
He's in Heaven, with you, Jesus! ❤️🙏💐🌹Au Revoir, Monsieur!
🇲🇫🗼🗽🇨🇦🏔️🏞️🇮🇪🍀🇺🇸⛸️🏆🌲
I am sure this is my favorite record in the last 25 years!
This song is haunting beautiful. Who hasn't been here before.
From "Welcome to the Working Week" to the Juliet Letters, and then onward, he grew as a musician and a singer. It's amazing that I got to see Elvis Costello in my lifetime. I owe him a great debt.
Amen to that. All those albums and this one (Painted From Memory) was a real treat. So many great songs and performances......
I think he really became a better singer with this song.
Elvis Costello nailed this, what a beautiful piece of work
Just saw Grace of my Heart after many years. An amazing song and perfect for credits.
Burt's musical talent makes any artist have voices like ANGELS.
So difficult and complex. Takes incredible talent to pull this off. Well done boys!
Absolutely beautiful wonderful voice ... this song is done so well ...
This song is so beautiful it makes me cry every time I hear it
A powerful song. Brings ba back a lot of memories. Thank you BB and Elvis Costello.
It’s just occurred to me - Elvis’ voice must’ve been given to him by the horns of the steamships that his grandfather performed on - nothing else moves that much air with such force and clarity
For future generations this will be like having footage of Mozart at work.
You never cease to amaze me on your vocal range. Not just a Punk Rocker after all (in Spanish) ❤😍
Raw emotion. How can you not love it. I do.
This song is very fitting for people who has lost their way but humbles themselves before God; giving Him all the pain and suffering when they're lost, weak and unable to cope in life. We're all wishing for a happy ending, sadly it isn't always the case. :-(
i am not a person that is touched muched but this song always does, i don't know why it just does, it's a brilliant song. from glasgow
This is a little piece of brilliance. I listen to it over and over. Elvis has some serious chops.
Hauntingly beautiful.....i LOVE this version, never fails to make me cry. Elvis live was my best gig EVER xx
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. So much emotion.
This song is PERFECTION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely Outstanding...Elvis has not left the building !
Such a strange but viscerally heart rendering rendition. Burt you are a genius 🙏
When love goes bad... I listen to Give Me The Strenght.
A beautiful and powerful song. A great collaboration of composer and singer.
This is a wonder Cd. The fact that Elvis can sing anything and make it sound special and unique makes him a one of a kind "Artist." I own many, sadly not all of his work.
Simply beautiful....I always enjoyed watching Burt play, his facial expressions and how his whole body gets into the music....the album that he and Elvis collaborated on is fantastic....Rest In Peace Burt and thank you ~
Been there. A long while ago and I still ask for the strength every day. The bell rings. A brilliant performance.
Man what a performance!!! RIP Burt
Love this song. Have followed Costelloes career since the eighties, i can.say with conviction Elvis you move me with this song
RIP BB you will be loved for years to come
It's great to know that great music is still being composed !!! Thank you Burt and Elvis!
It was about seventeen years ago, you know!
His song Toledo brought me here. . . , wow Elvis & Burt are my new heroes , no pretenses - their music is an absolute joy to listen
Love this song, this album. So original! So intense. Good bye, Burt. You are one of the Truly Great.
Elvis Costello you hit it perfectly you just don't. hear. the voice and music you feel itin your heart and soul
Great live performance Elvis! You have great vocal control! You know when to use your great vibrato. Burt great arrangement.
Gorgeous... Beautiful...
Other Worldly!!!
No one can ever sing this song as good as you, Elvis! This whole album is outstanding, wish you'd sing more songs like this. Classic!
A Masterpiece!
Elvis Costello's best song.
3-24-2020 Coronavirus lockdown playlist THANK YOU for the music!
Elvis wrote so many incredible tunes. I loved all his 80' tunes when I was in College, but love his softer, truly heartfelt side. Amazing artist. ❤💙
I love the power of this song
so moving ... Burt and Elvis ... what a superb collaboration ... LOVE it with every bone in my soul. Thank you, guys ...
Thank you for many popular songs. You are really the master of popular song in 2oth century. RIP.
wow what a soul moving rendition never heard it done better
Wow. I love Elvis, but I think this is an overstatement.
I just heard this song on a Dionne Warwick album, it didn't sound like Dionne so I came to CZcams to find the single. Instead I found this. OMG, It's so beautiful. Chills and tears. Now I must see Grace of My Heart. Thank you for posting this. xox
They are MAGIC together!!! Elvis is such a unique storyteller that goes way way beyond keys and notes.. It moves Yr soul. Glad u found it ;)
+Luv Calandro I LOVE that movie.
You've probably seen it by now, but if not, the last song "Boat On The Sea" will have you weeping....
The whole Costello Bacharek album is fantastic.....Painted From Memory
PERFECTION !!!!!!!
This song is perfection.....complicated on all musical fronts- and done to perfection- drop the ending thought elvis- you guys already killed it....
Phenomenal vocals from Elvis there. You could tell he reached deep down to get it out.
Pick a song from the wonderful catalogue of David and Bacharach, what a fabulous legacy. But this one pulls my soul. Thank you.
How I wish they would do this on tour again.Thank god for art.
Simply fantastic!