This it the shit. Honestly there are few performers who can put on even half the show and she absolutely nailed it after decades. Such a legend

one of the most beautiful songs ever

I have heard Joan saying that she never tires of singing this song. I will never tire of listening to it! Thank you, Joan, for so many years of unique musical pleasure!

She's a GODDESS and this is a BOSS performance

Only ever known the studio recording, but this version is off the scale for production quality, vocal delivery and sheer dripping emotion! This is the definitive version imo!

Everything about this version is perfect - beyond brilliant.

When I first saw this on Jools Holland, I was sitting with my mouth agape. What a friggin' astounding performance!

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs I have heard in my 70 years . I remember hearing that song when it first came out and was floored by the perfection. That feeling has never gone. Few people have a gift as great as Joan’s.

Incredible her voice has not changed in 40 years and effortlessly playing a sweet sounding 12 string guitar at the same time ...1 very talented lady !

Not many songs from my past give me goosebumps but This is top 3 without a doubt

1976 I heard this for the first time and thought it top class and I still do .

This song still makes me tear up after all these years.

Just now discovering Joan Armatrading, so sorry about this. SHE IS AMAZING.

Some songs just hit you right in the feels. This is one of those songs.

She was my dad's absolute favourite and by default mine too. He died last year and this just warms my heart 💓😭

Joan is a unique and brilliant singer songwriter. Loved her music for decades.

often find myself disappointed with live music versions of studio songs i like but OMFG, how awesome is this woman still. absolute masterclass, gave me goosebumps

Some people are just born to make music, Joan is one of those.

This has been the definitive performance of this song for me for years but I've only just realised the sax player is also the drummer. Added level of coolness.

Well it don’t get much better than that. Phenomenal.

Joan Armour-plating..One of the best performances I’ve seen on Later 👌🏼

gives me shivers everytime i hear this song it’s beautiful

Still gives me chills those first few bars, absolute legend

She is so amazing! It's sad that so many people haven't heard of her (for them) but every person who hears her becomes an instant fan.

I can't believe I'm just now hearing this song. Wow,. What a great great song.

I Was 21 and lived in London at that time where one day I found a tape there I discovered Joan Armatreding and falled in love with her since then, I'm 57 today and the shivering hasn't changed so far

I have been listening to Joan for the past 40 yrs. A class songwriter/singer. What a version this is, she is brilliant live.

Needed this song today! Only Joan sings it true!

Stunning.

Omg this is just so good all these years later. Her voice is just incredible

I, as a old men, am musically stuck in the 80ies, therefore I appreciate this song very much, thanks Mrs Armatrading your keep my positive memorys alive!

Legend hope she comes back to Jersey where I live, love her

Fantastic. Sitting here with a big grin on my face. Even better than when I first fell in love with this song 25 years ago. Joan you are an absolute legend ❤x

Been a fan for many years but this has got to be one of...if not THEE finest performance. Absolutely wonderful

Damn, after hearing this song on Netflix series ‘Eric’, I came to check it out again and found this version on Jools Holland, she absolutely nailed it to the point of making the hairs on my arms stand up, what a song and above that, what a performer Joan is live!

I've never heard this song before- hearing Ms. Armatrading for the first time is a blessing

Total class, this is what music is all about, cheers Joan.

Stunning!

There are some fantastic female singer song writers. Joan is top of the lot. Awesome.

takes me right back to the long hot summer of 1976 , a timeless song .

Absolutely brilliant

What is going on with the BBC all of a sudden? They must have accidentally hired someone with good taste to work in the KZfaq release department. Joan Armatrading is always on my playlist.

I remember in 1995 my mates mum playing this album. What a voice, she's a treasure.

What an amazing performance. Brilliant

Saw Joan on the OGWT blew me away........I think I was probably about 16 at the time. Saw her play a few times (I am in B'ham in UK) Love authenticity of this writers material.

Still listening to this beautiful song in 2023. Joan is a touch of class in song writing. ❤

So beautiful

Such a great singer. I saw her once in San Diego at the now defunct 4th and B. Great show/great performer!

Fucking love this song. Amazing artist

This is a good example of how to turn the other cheek without selfishness or negatives.... This lady knows how to set a decent Vibe

Keep playing it over and over... the production is brilliant!

Awesome.❤. One of the greatest songs of all time . Last watch her perform at the Zenith in Paris. in 1979. This version tops them all.

absolutely outstanding

Still my favourite love song of all time

I just listened to the 1976 version of this song from Joan, and in 2007 she is spot on here with it again. Always loved this song and Joan is fantastic!

I've been lucky enough to see her play in Brighton England and again in Calgary, Canada. What an angel!

Good god, this is amazing.

Listening ❤ mon 12 Feb 2024

And a tight four piece band...this is Art. Check out how the other instruments and the back-up vocals enter...talent 🔥

The sound of the middle 70s for me. That bass line...amongst so much... Brill!

Absolutely spiritual. Fabulous.

I'm a man of truth but boy, do I love lyrics that start with a poetic lie.

astonishing performance

There are some truly talented people among us.

I love this artist so much. She was a groundbreaker and this song was her first big hit almost 50 years ago. I might have never known about her if not for my gay roommate who invited me to a concert. She was a hit in the gay community for her song about a drag queen named Rosie, but without my good friend Phil I could have missed her talent. RIP my dear brother. You and your friends gave me a new way to look at the world and we both witnessed those dear men fall one by one until it was your turn. I miss your intelligence and your humor. ❤

50 yrs in the business ……. BRILLIANCE ✨

The voice of an angel, the feeling so tender snd sweet❤

Just now discovering Joan, and I am absolutely sold! ❤

WOW! Joan Armatrading still sounds incredible!!!

Joan performed at Newport Folk Festival back in 1999. it was a very kinetic experience. unfortunately, my x is part of history too.

Legend!!!! Damn that 12 string sounds sweet

This is one hell of a performance....

Simply sublime!

london when i was 18 , nice memories i am now 52 springs young, i live in Holland now

Just brilliant

That voice.

This is so good it's incredible

3:30... goosebumps and a huge smile. This is music!!!

Soooooooo Good 😍

Musicianship by Joan is unmatched

OMG She's fantastic. I'm happy to have discovered her music. This song!

Amazing!

Love this pure emotional gut wrenching version. Beautiful 😍 ❤❤

Just so Beautiful! Followed you since the 70s

she is the best, and the band is bravo too!!!!!

Musical talent is so unfathomably amazing and mysterious that performances like this leave me awestruck with gratitude 🎶🎧🙏

Class is permanent.

A true artist by the definition of the word, such a timeless classic and a very underrated artist , but her art shall forever remain

What an amazing voice. An excellent song.

This song is everything

been bringing it for more than 40years and still going strong. she’s incredible.

So well crafted, awesome

I can only listen to this version. Haha these guys kill the background vocals so hard that all the other versions pale in comparison… no shit.. god I love this.

What a performance.

Beautiful

She was one of my all time favourite artists

Absolutely timeless. Superb performance.

I love her so much,what a precious talent 😍🤩🥰

Always brightens my day when I hear this song Very special

Amazing Song !!! She really started a lot with the women in music, rock, soul...