Rufus Wainwright - April Fools (Official Music Video)

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Rufus Wainwright - April Fools (Official Music Video)

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REMASTERED IN HD!
Official Music Video for April Fools performed by Rufus Wainwright.
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@opie32958 3 жыл бұрын

I'll never understand why this wasn't more of a hit.

@hollyvanvoast7140 3 жыл бұрын

er, men?

@alecs5112 2 жыл бұрын

Same with your mom...

@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole 2 жыл бұрын

I think what happened was that he was so young to be writing this well, that there was no chance to create a buzz. I was his debut album. Like Sinead O'connor's "The Lion & the Cobra" record, which she also wrote in her youth, it was THAT good, but nobody knew who she was. Generally, you have to create a buzz first. Erasure's first two records did not sell, even though they had plenty of backing from their label because of their songwriting for the first Depeche Mode album. They almost went broke. It was finally after creating a buzz with their second record that they hit the big-time with "The Innocents," already in the late 80's. Also, the jazz element of Rufus's music also restricted his marketablity. Art songs just don't often make it onto the radio. I feel, in the future, Rufus Wainwrights songs will be discovered by the jazz community, and many of these songs (like "Baby"--also from this debut album) will be resurrected by other voices.

@aura85 Жыл бұрын

My favorite MTV2 song but back then ambiguous men were not it

@aguy7304 Жыл бұрын

Cause he’s an unashamed homosexual and that isn’t okay with folks of magic sky man

@defygrav12 12 жыл бұрын

I like how Rufus always kind of looks like he's being pestered into singing....he's so cute! And such a talent!

@yesplease29 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@johnkoebel900 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@fernberfel Жыл бұрын

You should see him perform live - it's glorious, and you're not sure who is enjoying the music more - Rufus or the Audience, LOL...

@marisols.856 7 жыл бұрын

rufus really is a prince oh god

@buttercuppyow 5 жыл бұрын

marisol s. i fancy him SO MUC

@lucaaa03 3 жыл бұрын

@@buttercuppyow same i'd die for him ffs

@alexandragoodenough5097 4 жыл бұрын

When I was in 8th grade I had this song stuck in my head for months and it took me YEARS to figure out what it was because I couldn't remember a single word. I finally found a website where you can hum a tune and it will suggest what the song might be. I've been hooked on Rufus ever since

@brandyyolidio4213 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is a cool website

@Kafooniac 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's amazing - what's the website?

@EffingtonCouldBe 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant f*cking song! Well produced. Still love it.

@naokisan07 3 жыл бұрын

1:39 Gwen Stefani!! Love her with black hair!!

@hiraethchild 12 жыл бұрын

"You will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be." Isn't it funny how we keep hoping? The part about the fish starting to stink is based on the French tradition of placing a fish on a person's back on April 1 as a joke. It was called "Poisson D'avril!" or "April Fish," and traditionally involved a real fish! :)

@BrerAndy 12 жыл бұрын

They're all characters from different Operas who die tragically, so they are all re enacting their death scenes.

@lisaleone2296 4 жыл бұрын

How many times does this have to be explained?

@vinnyc365 4 жыл бұрын

@@lisaleone2296 Shut up.

@yesplease29 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole 2 жыл бұрын

@@lisaleone2296 I only realized this till now, and i've been a fan for years!

@sueweatherby8845 Жыл бұрын

@@lisaleone2296 Don't be a snob Lisa. It's not attractive.

@lisaleone2296 4 жыл бұрын

This is a treat for opera fans and music fans alike. What a talent.

@mikevalbuena635 11 жыл бұрын

Cho-Cho-San (“Madame Butterfly”), Carmen (“Carmen”), Mimi (“La Boheme”), Tosca (“Tosca”) and Gilda (“Rigoletto”).

@secluded_little_spot Жыл бұрын

If you still use the account, could you let us know how each of them died within their respective plays so that those of us who don’t really know these characters can match them to their characters as portrayed in this video?

@PeterParker-nc5ke Жыл бұрын

Everybody dies just like they do in the music video. Cho Cho San, kills herself because the man she loves has married someone else. Carmen, is killed by a jealous lover. Mimi, dies of, tuberculosis. Tosca, jumps to her death while being chased. Gilda, sacrifices herself and is stabbed to death.

@dawne0606 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome song. My local radio station in Philadelphia played this all the time when this CD came out in 1998. They still play it! Rufus is so damn talented!!!

@hayleydrummond9085 7 жыл бұрын

i saw a man so beautiful i started crying?

@marisols.856 7 жыл бұрын

hayley drummond i have the biggest crush on him and it's ruining me

@hayleydrummond9085 7 жыл бұрын

marisol straffon omg i have no idea where it came from but yeah i totally would

@CarrotFlowers421 7 жыл бұрын

Ugh I know

@rwilfling8106 6 жыл бұрын

Same here

@sarahb3722 5 жыл бұрын

He's gorgeous

@violetsnotviolence 5 жыл бұрын

Life goals: cuddle with Rufus and hang out a cafe with him, Gwen Stefani, and Melissa Auf der Maur.

@mishamac 4 ай бұрын

And Martha Wainwright too! So amazing.

@mikedowd66 9 жыл бұрын

The Geisha is Rufus' sister, who also provides the awesome backing vocals.

@lisaleone2296 7 жыл бұрын

His sister does many awesome vocals, not just on this song

@funeralgiggle3771 Жыл бұрын

Seriously?! I could've never guessed. She doesn't look like Geisha, but now I see it.

@stereotypea123 5 жыл бұрын

One thing you can say about this music video...the acting is impeccable.

@darrelk5649 4 жыл бұрын

"April Fools" Oh what a shame that your pockets did bleed on st. valentine's And you sat in a chair Thinking "boy i'm such a prince!" Well, life's a train that goes from february on Day by day But it's making a stop on april first And you will believe in love And all that it's supposed to be But just until the fish start to smell And you're struck down by a hammer Sure, you were swift When the handsome greek boys dropped by with gifts You are suave Thanks to ribbons that open sesame But in the stars and closer to home, in every planet It ain't hard for me and dear jo jo to see That you will believe in love And all that it's supposed to be But just until the fish start to smell And you're struck down by a hammer So let it all go by Looking at the sky Wondering if there's clouds and stuff in hell And you will believe in love And all that it's supposed to be But just until the fish start to smell And you're struck down by a hammer

@patty7791 2 жыл бұрын

Darryl K: Thank you SO MUCH for posting words to song.. I scrolled down praying that someone would.. Love Rufus, little hard of hearing…!

@darrelk5649 2 жыл бұрын

@@patty7791 Great to hear that :) I love Rufus too.

@TaureanMale02 3 жыл бұрын

Stopped by on April 1st.❤👋

@alisonparker4799 8 жыл бұрын

Not only do I love Rufus and all his works but I believe he makes the world a better place...x

@paolobrama9228 5 жыл бұрын

You are absplutely and totally right woman!

@goldenflower1062 Жыл бұрын

I love his music and I love Rufus too❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙋🏻‍♀️

@divinechord7 8 жыл бұрын

Gosh he's beautiful

@ellisgroosman2 3 жыл бұрын

This album was made before i was born and I know that this is late as fuck but this song is so beautiful I cried. I swear I love this so much.

@yesplease29 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@viennawaitsforyou18 11 жыл бұрын

this is something special. the world needs him.

@MegCazalet 4 жыл бұрын

I first heard this while at my locker senior year of high school, ‘99. It was coming from the art room. I bought the CD the next day.

@hebs5479 3 жыл бұрын

This is literally my favorite song

@catalinabusla1151 4 жыл бұрын

Rufus Is a wonderful Amazing Prince of Music! Simply the best

@brandyyolidio4213 5 жыл бұрын

Love this song in 2019!!

@jamielawrence4749 2 жыл бұрын

I discovered Rufus Wainwright from that GAP ad where he sang "what are you doing New Year's". I was awestruck by him. My mom found and got me his CD for Xmas and we played it on the living room speaker, Christmas morning, and my brain felt like it was expanding. One of those "my life just changed" musical moments!

@nadjadee2001 3 жыл бұрын

Not one mention of the production by Jon Brion. I hear Brion all over this song. So good.

@evenmorebetter 2 жыл бұрын

How have I liked this song/album for like 25 years and not known this

@bennmordecai6395 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god he just kicks the dead Mimi and she gets up! this man has my heart!

@user-cv3om7ky9d 10 жыл бұрын

He's too lovely

@flannerymonaghan-morris4825 2 ай бұрын

Honestly, I find this music video to be both beautiful and actually darkly funny. Rufus’s sense of humor and geekiness (in an adorable way) really shine through. Mainly because of the fact that these ladies (who probably the average viewer might not have any idea who they are), are dying and Rufus tries his best to save them from their deaths or suicides, but fails spectacularly. Also, I’m surprised that Rufus still sounds the same at like nearly 51 that he did here at like the age of 24-25. I also miss this look for Rufus. Not that I don’t like the beard look, there’s just something more endearing about a clean shaven guy compared to other things.

@lynnsilverwood1750 Ай бұрын

That is a little patronising, unless you feel you need to be the only person with any intelligence! Why mention Rufus's beard ,just admit you really fancied the arse off him when he and all of us were younger. That's life!

@flannerymonaghan-morris4825 Ай бұрын

@@lynnsilverwood1750 I’m 25, so I’m young. It’s not meant to be “patronizing” I’m just observing it.

@rootbeerfan6 14 жыл бұрын

Rufus is such an Opera Nerd!! You go boy!!!!

@KevinRRose1 10 жыл бұрын

He's pretty gay. I adore him.

@feonjun 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not gay but could be for him.

@theawkwardguy2782 4 жыл бұрын

@@feonjun well you could be a bit gay :3

@Scallycowell 4 жыл бұрын

I remember first hearing this in 1999 on a Dreamworks Records sampler CD rom. Also featured Stereophonics ‘Mr. Writer’, Propellerheads ‘Bang On’, and a segment from Henry Rollins’ short-lived standup comedy career. Twelve year old me was absolutely spoiled with selection and now that you can literally get anything online I have no idea what to watch or listen to that I haven’t already. That’s how it is, I guess.

@menzewouda2 Жыл бұрын

This song is 25 years old and still mesmerizing.

@CaeserOct 12 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was a really productive day.

@catalinabusla1151 Жыл бұрын

Still Phenomenal Rufus in September 2022💕

@rogerwilliams7162 9 жыл бұрын

Saw this on Letterman years ago and it blew me away! What a song!

@mllegiselle 4 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite and little Gwen Stefani cameo.

@PedrotheWombat 9 жыл бұрын

Never gets old

@caitlinji 12 жыл бұрын

I gave my music-heart to Rufus. It might be his forever.

@NotionsOfStereo 7 жыл бұрын

Damn! Why didn't Rufus write the songs for LA LA LAND??

@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole 2 жыл бұрын

Choral director here (Catholic church). Got to say, the harmonies during the build-up to the climax are worthy of the Estasy's of St. Theresa.

@tokki1214 Жыл бұрын

i found this song when i was in eighth grade and i really think it changed my perception of what music could be ♡ rufus is such a talented musician

@ihavenomoneyformusials5373 9 күн бұрын

I aspire to be fabulous and iconic like Rufus when I make music. He’s so cool

@pianification 8 жыл бұрын

Saw him live for the first time last night at Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. Amazing!! Hope you come back soon, Rufus!!!

@samfu5149 8 жыл бұрын

+pianification He came really soon at the Rio De Janeiro International Airport's Public Men's toilets!

@lizbrian5288 8 жыл бұрын

+pianification I was lucky enough to see a live stream of these 2 performances (February 19 and 20) and review them often.

@steph895 14 жыл бұрын

He's so beautiful, and i don't just mean in the physical sense.

@Elleemmebrosko 9 ай бұрын

Grade 8 discovery...so cool seeing other people who discovered this song then too! MTV2 was the best!

@davidb4935 7 ай бұрын

1998 mtv2 was a special time

@ladeedacook Ай бұрын

Rufus,you are brilliant! What a masterpiece! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@bettybroo70 11 жыл бұрын

i like rufus. i mean, his name is rufus. that alone makes me like him. listening makes me want to sit in a room with him.

@0Gematria0 13 жыл бұрын

My first one!!! I love it so much, I would know his voice anywhere!!! Thank you Rufus for expressing the harmony's of my soul! ;)

@lasquid 13 жыл бұрын

Okay, I'm gonna tell everyone why this song is so awesome. My friend who only listens to rap music, luvs this song!

@fonzieru6755 8 жыл бұрын

Rufus is so cute

@shawnasativa44 8 ай бұрын

almost forgot how perfect this tune is!

@minimaladjacent 2 ай бұрын

saw you on conan I was to shy to ask for an autograph...but my bro got a pic of you and your sister while leaving... when we got home my bro bought the album.. later the second one too. listened to this for yrs...a staple for vals day and april fools day, lol. I still have the promo vhs someplace.

@sinisterfw 9 жыл бұрын

The arrangements (is that the correct word?) of his music is so good. Rich without being kitsch

@jimmyboy7817 11 жыл бұрын

He certainly was. He was more than worthy to share the stage with Paul Simon.

@uyd 14 жыл бұрын

RUFUS IS AWESOME AND THIS SONG IS GREAT!!!

@userperson5259 11 ай бұрын

This song is so brilliant. Life is a sick joke in so many ways. Absolutely brilliant.

@beboppalooka9897 11 жыл бұрын

"Why only .6 million views", I ask, simultaneously realizing we live in a world where a fish is digitally animated singing "no diggity" to a beer bottle.

@user-er5mf7qu3x 11 ай бұрын

He is the standard of beauty 😍

@jvst1958 7 жыл бұрын

This video js a masterpiece in my opinion. Can't expect anything else from Muller

@minniemeowmix2934 2 жыл бұрын

Always loved this song but never saw the video. I love that Melissa Auf Der Maur is in it- I guess they went to school together.

@koflondon1064 14 жыл бұрын

An opera geek? The man is a brilliant opera composer.

@Napoleon997 12 жыл бұрын

Went to see him last night in concert in Melbourne! Came out right in front of me in the fourth row at one stage. Amazing!!! He was wearing a white reflective suit to....stuff to remember for sure.

@jacksafact 10 жыл бұрын

at 1:40 the waitress is Gwen Stefani.

@shebagoldsmith2243 9 жыл бұрын

Yep. I'm pretty sure the geisha (who commits hari kari) is his sister Martha.

@cmjcj2ktn 9 жыл бұрын

Sheba Goldsmith Jay Foran and the red head is Melissa Auf De Mar. Star studded cast for debut video/song. I remember seeing this for the first time on Much Music (Canadian MTV) in....98? 99? Probably 99.

@kataneolewis9418 6 жыл бұрын

I thought so!!!!! From first time I saw it

@faeronmor2739 5 жыл бұрын

Gwen also sings some of the backup vocals I think

@georgie23 5 жыл бұрын

Jay Foran OMG after all these years of watching this video I never noticed that!! Lol

@cmjcj2ktn 7 жыл бұрын

That moment when the bridge is the best part of the song...

@donatellapoma6042 7 жыл бұрын

I am very very happy for this song and Rufus❗❗❗❗❤❤❤❤❤👌👍

@dawne0606 10 жыл бұрын

Remember when he did the Gap commercial years ago? He was playing the piano and started singing and i'm like "who is this guy, his voice is amazing"!

@cmjcj2ktn 9 жыл бұрын

Dawn D What are you doing New Years Eve?

@AlexanderBecerra23 Жыл бұрын

[Lyrics] Oh what a shame that your pockets did bleed on st. valentine's And you sat in a chair Thinking "boy i'm such a prince!" Well, life's a train that goes from february on Day by day But it's making a stop on april first And you will believe in love And all that it's supposed to be But just until the fish start to smell And you're struck down by a hammer Sure, you were swift When the handsome greek boys dropped by with gifts You are suave Thanks to ribbons that open sesame But in the stars and closer to home, in every planet It ain't hard for me and dear jo jo to see That you will believe in love And all that it's supposed to be But just until the fish start to smell And you're struck down by a hammer So let it all go by Looking at the sky Wondering if there's clouds and stuff in hell And you will believe in love And all that it's supposed to be But just until the fish start to smell And you're struck down by a hammer

@NobleReliance 4 жыл бұрын

I stopped by on April First.

@SuperAwsomeplaya Жыл бұрын

Still listening 2023! ❤ i love this song so much! ❤️

@7flies4U 5 жыл бұрын

That is so funny, great video and song! I've just discovered these two, Rufus and Martha. Only knew two or three songs by each of them. Damn me! Lol. Great artists.

@Danyhg92 14 жыл бұрын

Rufus is so lovely, love this video and the opera references, could watch it all day :)

@karlanderson6149 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this song again 😍

@alisonparker4799 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, can't read: 4.3k likes, and 1.51m views. Still warrants much, much more.

@joefosho 13 жыл бұрын

@Rukia91554 It's Gwen Stefani. Sophie Muller (a friend of Gwen's and director of many No Doubt/Gwen videos) directed the video and needed a space for the begining of the video. So they used Gwen's house at the time and put her in the video. There's a video somewhere has Rufus saying all this. Can't find it though.

@Thorrson7 3 жыл бұрын

I THOUGHT that was her! So it's really her! How kool! Thanks for the info. 🤗🙌

@omarqasirov8754 4 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to find the name of this song for 20 years since seeing it on the Box.

@CaeserOct 3 жыл бұрын

Happy April Fool’s Day, everyone!

@thinwhiteduke11 12 жыл бұрын

It's like the song "Damn Ladies" on the first album, when he mentions Desdemona, Tosca,Violetta, cio-cio, mimi, Gilda, Katya kabanova etc

@suzveve 6 жыл бұрын

nice one (5 years later)

@faeronmor2739 5 жыл бұрын

@@suzveve I win (6 years later)

@ungoliver 8 жыл бұрын

I love him

@latequilera22 14 жыл бұрын

Man, Gwen Stefani looked hella hot with black hair. Always liked this video.

@samfu5149 8 жыл бұрын

I just saw Rufus "Live!" last night at the Rio De Janeiro International Men's Public Toilet and he was great!

@randomuser4014 8 жыл бұрын

was that a read???😄😄😄

@samfu5149 8 жыл бұрын

Nick Dovie ...wish i knew what that meant ..anyways, HERE'S HOPING RUFUS LEARNS A THIRD NOTE!

@randomuser4014 8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Fu A READ is like an insult or criticism. you said you said you saw him performing at a public toilet so i figured you were insulting him.

@johnnylemonhead8590 3 жыл бұрын

JFC he looks gorgeous in this video

@TheMariaRose07 13 жыл бұрын

Cause it is Gwen Stefani! They even filmed some parts of the music video in Gwen Stefani's home.

@fiddygd8304 3 жыл бұрын

And the redhead is Melissa Auf der Maur, bassist for Hole, and Rufus' longtime childhood friend.

@MsSilentfairy 12 жыл бұрын

i believe in waking up from a dream to a dream...love this!!

@lilfishie17 13 жыл бұрын

he looks perpetually blazed.

@thomasnegovanonline Жыл бұрын

Did anyone notice that Gwen Stefani played the waitress? The interior home scenes were filmed in her house. (Rufus’s sister Martha is Cio-Cio San from Madame Butterfly and Melissa Auf der Maur is Gilda from Rigoletto!)

@buttercuppyow 7 жыл бұрын

HES SO FITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

@danielita55526 Жыл бұрын

Beato tra le donne.

@wwonka52 Жыл бұрын

I saw him 2 weeks ago, for the third time. I'm so fortunate.

@kimikoeyes 14 жыл бұрын

love this song and the video. How cute is he? hes so adorable..

@MissFannyBrawne 14 жыл бұрын

I love this song so much (and the video is AWSOME!!!), I'd love to hear Rufus singing "April fools" live! He's such a great artist and person, I can't wait to see him in Milan ^_^

@topseysasha 11 жыл бұрын

Still love this x

@user-cv3om7ky9d 10 жыл бұрын

I can't stop watching this!

@brendanaudia6069 4 жыл бұрын

Make a point to watch this every April first, which is also my birthday

@CaeserOct 3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

@SageAlaska 12 жыл бұрын

I love his voice when my mom showed me this when i was ten i could not stop watching it then she played it for me a week ago and i can not believe i have not seen this sense i was ten