You could just say you don't like it. There's no need to disparage anyone for their opinion, especially the writer of the song.

Kevin Woods trash she’s much better

her version , for me, sounds horrible....

Feel free to bring us your attempt at a unique and original take on a world-famous classic that can make the writer swoon. It may not be for you, but even the layman should be able to appreciate this as a wonderful interpretation without it needing to align with their personal preferences.

again...FOR ME, sounds horrible.....maybe you will get it now

Exactly. It’s the hardest thing for a musician to do well. She nailed it, made it hers and it’s now a high point in the set. She’s enjoying it too.

By who everyone I know how good she is

She sings a lot better than that Swift girl. I don't get why she's not as popular.

I'm always surprised to read comments like this because, at least among my friends and the random people I connect with on various internet sites, Sara Bareilles is pretty well known. Maybe not quite as wide as Miley Cyrus, because she never hits the news for getting in trouble, and no one goes to Sara's videos to see how much skin she actually shows, but she does get quite a bit of recognition for her talent.

Johanna A. Florez I understand that, but attention she gets compared to Nicki Minaj or Drake is nothing. She should be selling out stadiums and what not.

Johanna A. Florez miley WHO?.......LOL!!

Bit like Elton John!

No one needs to be a billionaire.

Me too!! First time I've understood all of the lyrics... Love, love, love her and THIS!!!

Sublime! This is now her song.

so true !

Because we no longer live in the era of the songwriter, we live in the era of the hitmaker. You can be both, but only the latter is necessary for maximum profit. Watch American Idol - much as I have enjoyed that as a talent show, it is solid proof that the most talented and/or most original do not usually win America's votes. Instead, the most votes go to the biggest crowdpleaser, even if it's just pleasing by way of lowest common denominator. Guy with guitar sings somewhat catchy, easily singable songs, has vaguely likable personality, gets the most votes. Depending on the audience you are trying to appeal to, there are different lowest common denominators, but songcraft, lyricism, and even extreme talent are not premium needs for modern success. I don't think older generations were necessarily better or smarter. I suspect they would have fallen for mass-produced stuff just as much (and in some cases, we can see that they did). It wasn't the dominant form of the entire music industry back then, but I think that's just because record companies took a while to figure out the formula.

She enjoys a perfect amount of fame. Not sure what you are expecting.

@@DanielChannel89 That's an extremely good way of putting it. I agree wholeheartedly.

Cos she ain't running around in her undies

@@asosyalpicimamk if only she would

did he really say this or did you make it up for internet points

@@shawnmercado2219 She is correct, internet points doesn't mean squat. Elton told me he is too embarrassed to even perform this song anymore since Sara's version is so good!

Elton is very polite, but in my opinion Sara's version of this is awful. And i say that as a huge Sara B fan. I need to go listen to Between the Lines and Bottle It Up to wash this out of my ears.

@@willritter4076 are you nuts this is amazing. What's wrong with it?

@@2000Ajerrell Agreed this is hauntingly beautiful. It was the best version I have ever heard in my entire life. Something about her made this song more emotional and special.

The only time I've seen this level of mesmerizing silence by the audience is Dame Judy Dench performing "Send in the Clowns" at the BBC Proms. It's magical how you can hear a pin drop and she has everyone's heartstrings in her palm.

​@@lohphat and Alice , My Funny Valentine

I don't think it's silent. They clapped during the belting part. I think it's just great audio recording. They ignore the background in this.

@@narwhal004 true….but they are, as am I, enthralled by her talent.

@@jamesweeg6545 She's a remarkable musician, for sure.

100%

I think they knew they were part of something special.

One of my favourite moments of audience mesmerisation is on the Monterray Pop Festival film. Mama Cass in the crowd agog with awe at Janis Joplin ripping through Ball and Chain.

@@IAmTheHound I remember that.

There was that one time at Temple Bar where the audience was so mesmerized that they forgot to clap when the song "City" ended. And it was the encore even. Of course that was Sara also so guess she wins either way. :- )

You should watch the whole concert there are so many moments of pure silence and emotions its beautiful

Ikr

i said the same thing when i heard her sing goodbye yellow brick road.dam what a voice

oh man

Odell dkc xjcj and they definitely

She has watched Yoda.

Take care of yourself, don't give up, ever.

Hey Nova, so, so glad you broke free. Also, thank you for listing those other song titles, as I'd never heard of them. For me, it's 'Alive' by Sia that lifts me high above the torment and validates my survival of the past. Wishing you every good thing. Chris

Exquisite

Be strong!!

I'm free....! 😂

The crowd looks like a still photograph at first

That's one of the best comments I've ever seen. Incredible song and performance

You had me in the first part😂

I don't think they had any idea what they were going to witness.

Amen brother

Yup, definitely a masterclass on use of dynamics--not enough people notice or appreciate it.

Elliott Gold You must be fun at parties

@Elliott Gold lol

@Elliott Gold no you're wrong, her technique is incredible in this song. Don't forget her amazing piano arrangement too. She commanded everything. Oh and she played the piano too. Amazing.

My wife who knows I loathe covers can't understand why I love this. I just showed her your comment. Thanks 👍

I came back to hear it too, after watching Elton's farewell concert.

It is one of the most astounding covers I've ever heard. Sara is an absolute treasure.

Same ❤😂

I’m sitting here listening to it on repeat…chills always.

12 years later still gives me goosebumps!!!!

Jhanvi YJ I couldn't agree more.

Such a big fan of hers! Just beautiful. Love you Sara!!

Replay replay replay ..........

KZfaq right click mouse and press LOOP.... you will be in Heaven.

AMEN SISTER!

Me too.

What !!!!! She is destroying a good song

No way this is amazing i love it!

Yes, but he likely hasn't heard the version by Fossils and Foxes

I'm in the hospital right now. I'll give it a proper listen when I get home.

@@jdmohr6178 Foxes and Fossils' a very good version also. But theirs is in the style of Sara Bareilles' version. 🙂

@@liezelsundiam3516 you guys should listen the sara and yola duet version, here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLqSZ5aqmNmaiHU.html

Today, on 20 other things that never happened...

Same.

Same.

I've been glued to this for 3 months---I feel like my 6 monthly obsession begins again every day. I'm haunted.

Same!

She looked so sad :(

+Rebekah Salander. Who looked so sad? It's a very moving performance that had everyone spellbound. I won't even say how you "look".

+Craig Gomez No, like she looked solemn. Chill bud.

+sarah leverage YOU look so cute!

This is a song that so many can sing along to.

It's a beautiful touch and makes my chest tighten too, a gossamer thin vocal filled with plaintive yearning made all the more poignant because it comes immediately after the huge belting notes that filled the hall

@@skylinerunner1695 for sure. Just beautiful.

@@lynnrayas2724 Yes indeed

I know. The audience was .

Emotion overflows

Same here.

She doesn't just sing the song. . .she brings you into it and makes you feel it. Just a brilliant rendition.

That’s what happens when you cut onions with the radio on.

Same here

Me too, Anita. Every damn time it leaves me undone, from those haunting opening notes on the piano that immediately cut right to the emotional core of the listener

whatever chords she is playing just leveled me up!

I wept!

Same here, so true

For sure.

​@@timsullivan67 I cry every time I listen. This song has always been so relatable to me, and I never thought Elton's version could be topped. But she did it. My heart aches when I listen to her sing it.

Good but not the best version

I think it is great, but I think Abi from 2024 American Idol just, somehow, topped it!

And maybe a bit more laid-back...? But yeah, same heeeeeeere!

It's never too late to discover a musician like Sara :)

+Denise Dominguez exactly!

Denise Dominguez Casey B Valid point!!

Omg stunning could listen to her all day xx

***** Yes, exactly--you get it! Sara always makes really strong, intelligent choices (decisions) in her covers and that's what makes them so inspired!

Phil Naccarato Couldn't have said it better. It takes balls to cover songs like this. Not too often you find one who can do it right.

Cam newton

Phil Naccarato couldn’t have said it better.

Wow! Well said. You have a way with words.

Well put Sir

Totally agree! I'm transcribing this piece as we speak ;-)

Rocks?! This is the the saddest cover of any pop song or rock song

@@TheFaithArtist Same here. Even though there's no point in transcribing it anymore. I figure, 'Oh well, if I'm ever stuck on a desert island with nothing but a cello I'll at least have the chart in my mind's eye.'

Rosetta off topic but i love your pfp

As a young upstart who had no idea who Elton even was until she saw the rocketman film, I'd like to thank you for openminded to other artists! Sorry if this is kinda... impudent, coming from me, but most of the older people around me are teritorial traditionalists in pretty much every aspect surrounding them (& love imposing or uneccessarily defending the "sanctity" of their tastes on others) so i just really appreciate this approach. Thanks for listening to me!

Yea its so weird that people sat there thinking she forgot the chords. It's Sara Bareilles for goodness sake XD

You and me both. She made it so clear. I play the song numerous times. Very powerful and honesty telling to move forward. 🙏

The audience had no idea what she was singing. Shame.

@@jkuberski saw some people lip syncing tho :D

You can hear a pin drop.....

You cannot have said it better.

엘튼 존의 원곡 보다 더 좋다.

So true

I'm watching this every day 😊

the 3-minute ten-mark is everything

David

now THATS funny-like its an oops..

Relatable

Credit to you're English teacher and creative writing. Well said and said well.

@@danielvincent5306 , if you like lovely and seductive beautiful voice, please listen to the version of the angel of Noway..ups..Norway the cute, young and beautiful Angelina Jordan. She just kick this version to the moon!

@@ruebendejesus7039 No. Angelina simply copied Sara’s brilliant cover. Angelina ain’t no Sara.

​@@janeferguson5145 , Angelina is more attractive and a great singer! likewise so young.

So true

Very nicely done.

Aracaju SE -Brasil 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

And, it’s recorded at the BEST venue in Atlanta IMHO!

Ditto, every time I hear watch her play this I am sobbing like a grieving widow!

heidimsw she does alright hey

Had never really paid much attention to the lyrics before hearing this version, previously had just enjoyed the music. Your statement about the twisting of the soul is so accurate. I don't tend to be very emotional but hearing this for the first time literally brought tears to my eyes. Have not had a reaction to a song like this since the first time I heard Eva Cassidy sing What A Wonderful World, and People Get Ready, and Bridge Over Troubled Water, her versions of these are also emotionally gut wrenching because you can almost feel her soul and passion in her voice as she belts out those lyrics. Sara's singing is much the same.

YEAH! it's amazing version..Angelina"cute, young & beautiful"Jordan just smash this amazing version. Many music lover said that.

@@ruebendejesus7039 Angelina's face is so beautiful, and angelic she is tall, and elegant, she is so versatile, she can sing jazz, oldie, classics, country, She changed Sara's version, jazzed it up made it better. did not copy it.

@@leebrn8588 , i agree 100% to comment. Angelina is the beauty and the best.

@@leebrn8588 the piano player copied Sara and Angelina's version lacks the depth of Sara's version. Not only that, her pronunciation is atrocious. She does have a lovely voice though I agree, I hope she will work with the same technique that Sara works with.

Elton John has referenced Sara's version, saying, it is the best rendition he's ever heard.

Yes she's beautiful.

2023 for me

Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics, while Elton did the music.

I was just watching the movie about Elton John's life, called "Rocket Man" and came to KZfaq to find the lyrics from the song "Sorry seems to be the Hardest Word" (I couldn't understand them on Netflix). I've loved Sara for many, many years! Quite a while ago, I accidently read a tweet where two of her friends or fans (not sure which) were talking about her and they talked about how much she swears (especially the 'F' word!); They were totally okay with it and thought it was funny - which it can be, because I use it often when I speak with my sister...lol. Although, that just in private, and apparently Sara says it in public, like on stage sometimes. My daughter is in her early 40's, runs her own company, and says the 'F' word in front of clients and when writing - I just find it so unprofessional! But I'm just an old lady now, so I guess I'm aging out of being 'cool' although I do still know what 'really cool' is - it's Sara Bareilles!!!

@@MzMaddy33 I agree, it's a sad sad situation, it's quite obserd..

No... Bernie Taupin and Elton to come up with the original, then Sara to make it good, then Foxes and Fossils with Chase Truran to tweak the arrangement to make it great! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9x5q5h0z56RaIk.html

How blessed… seriously how can a voice be that strong and pure? Amazing

Brian Zaborowski TRULY!

+Johnny Zehner ... well pretty much yeah heh

+xtop23 same happened to me.........this and the Yellow cover

+xtop23 yes yes yes yes yes yes

+xtop23 I think it my new favoritest song!

Yeah that's right! Like make sure you keep away from anything else the genius who actually wrote this has done! - Jezzzz! +27

Realize Real Lies a

Same for me- the first song of hers I heard was Love Song. I didn't listen to the lyrics- just thought it was another catchy pop song. Then I found her other music. :)

Your description is right on the money

Agreed, even after hitting a wrong note, she pressed on!

A big Elton fan too and she did him justice.

Elton is good, this is something unique and equal.

Not gonna lie. First time I saw this video, at around the 0:53 mark, I thought I was going to hate it. I'm a harsh critic of Elton John covers because he's my #1 lifetime favorite musical artist without waver since the 70's. But this one? I kept listening and OMG. She claimed it as her own. It's not only THE best live cover of an Elton John song I've ever heard (or studio for that matter), it's a spiritually profound performance in and of itself. And that's just while I'm watching it on my computer through cheap desk speakers and a small sub. I like it so much in fact, that I'll take my tablet into my car and watch it on KZfaq on mute, and then sync the video with the audio version I've already downloaded on my phone from Tidal in 24-bit 96KHZ FLAC format, and play the sound through my phone's USB into my Explorer's audio system. And I'll sit in the driver's seat in my garage in the complete dark, engine and lights off, while I let my 2nd battery power up my reference class A/B amplifiers, German digital sound processor, the audiophile-quality Danish speakers in my custom A-pillars and heavily modified front doors, and the American-made 12-inch subwoofers in the back with 2,400 watts of power. And right around the 1:43 mark I start to tear up. And it only gets better from there. Her voice cuts right through me, my front soundstage makes it feel like she's right in front of me and inside my head at the same time. It's almost intrusive at first, I wasn't expecting it. But a second later, Sara has my full consent to do whatever the heck she wants to me for the next few minutes. The audience is placed all around me like I'm there, and I join in, singing my lungs out because I'm in my car, and I can. I sometimes forget she's playing the piano because her voice takes over, but it's so hard to miss because as she pounds on those lower keys, I can feel it in my body. It's one heck of a performance and one heck of a recording. I get more than goosebumps, I need a Kleenex! This performance is a legit religious experience to me. Sorry, that might have been TMI. LOL

Effortlessly beautiful

Even better here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m6eknJt7s9OumWw.html at 3:11 🤗

Know this was a year ago but I just switched to my iPods and WOW! Thank you for the suggestion.

Compressor/decompressor Codec No x But yes, you’re right. Amazing. Wish I could have been there as well. Cheers!

your joking right, i’m crying from the pain of my ears bleeding lol

Absolutely agree, and test, from 3:14mins on it goes into another world...

hahaha @@livmacko2592

absolutely exquisite

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Maybe you can’t read English I have found and do cherish my wife I hope someday you can find the right person for you