This is the best song sung in concert I have heard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_OHAkzfT_U
The lyrics mean a lot to me and I love the powerful way Luciano Pavarotti stands very still and sings so movingly. He does not need any gestures as his voice is so expressive. All he holds is a large white handkerchief. Many of us know the story of why Eric wrote this song and I think it is meaningful to all who have felt deep sorrow. I think that is all of us.
Holy Mother Hear My Cry by Eric Clapton, sung in concert with Luciano Pavarotti.
Holy Mother, where are you?
Tonight I feel broken in two.
I've seen the stars fall from the sky.
Holy mother, can't keep from crying.
Tonight I feel broken in two.
I've seen the stars fall from the sky.
Holy mother, can't keep from crying.
Oh I need your help this time,
Get me through this lonely night.
Tell me please which way to turn
To find myself again.
Get me through this lonely night.
Tell me please which way to turn
To find myself again.
Holy mother, hear my prayer,
Somehow I know you're still there.
Send me please some peace of mind;
Take away this pain.
Somehow I know you're still there.
Send me please some peace of mind;
Take away this pain.
I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait any longer.
I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait for you.
I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait for you.
Holy mother, hear my cry,
I've cursed your name a thousand times.
I've felt the anger running through my soul;
All I need is a hand to hold.
I've cursed your name a thousand times.
I've felt the anger running through my soul;
All I need is a hand to hold.
Oh I feel the end has come,
No longer my legs will run.
You know I would rather be
In your arms tonight.
No longer my legs will run.
You know I would rather be
In your arms tonight.
When my hands no longer play,
My voice is still, I fade away.
Holy mother, then I'll be
Lying in, safe within your arms.
My voice is still, I fade away.
Holy mother, then I'll be
Lying in, safe within your arms.
10 comments:
Thank you for sharing this! I'm not familiar with the song but it is indeed beautiful and heart-touching.
Thankyou, thankyou so much for this post, I have just listened and watched this with tears in my eyes. I have not come across this before, just beautiful.
Briony
x
Just love Pavarotti.
His voice is amazing!
The words to this song have my hear aching. I have to wait until tomorrow to listen--hubby is asleep! I love both Pavarotti and Clapton. This will be a treat.. Thank you, Terra.
Jane x
Hi Blondie, always good to hear from you. I hope you will love the performance when you hear it; I have a headset and plug it in to my computer so can listen at any time :)
Thanks for posting this ...
Amazing.
All the best Jan
Terra, I would love to see your Top 20 - feel free to use the image - but you might find one you like better if you do a Google Images search. Cheers
AMAZING!!! nuf' said.
Jo
Wow! Clapton has a beautiful voice, but what a difference when Pavarotti starts singing. The depth and tone are wonderful with the beautiful song. A new song for me. Thanks!
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