that moment after she finishes her final note of the song where the audience is completely silent. that is the sign of a true artist. the audience didn’t want the song to be over

@atrijitdas1704

6 жыл бұрын

Anna French yesss you're left searching for that last syllable with utmost attention

@merna5685

6 жыл бұрын

Honestly no in every live recording that I have of regina the audience always cheers before and after the beginning/end of the song. I guess they were asked to stay silent

@tsumusicguy09

5 жыл бұрын

It could be that. The song also ends without traditional chordal resolution, so they might have been expecting something more to resolve. It’s just great song-writing.

@PerkiReport

2 жыл бұрын

Additionally the majority of the audience likely never heard of her.

@adamsdan1

2 жыл бұрын

It was certainly a respectful audience, but the song composition ends intentionally unresolved. There is simply no cue for the audience to believe that the song is over... except the prolonged silence.

For all those who are shocked that she played such an old song: I have a feeling Stephen asked her to play it instead of something off of her new album. He probably loves this song as much as everyone commenting, and she did it at his request. That’s why he was thanking her and hugging her so much at the end.

I had forgotten how much I love this song. I haven't even listened to her for years. She is amazing.

@doswillrule

6 жыл бұрын

Her recent album is really really good! Back to more stripped down production, some beautiful tracks

@debbiedoodiedandi

6 жыл бұрын

doswillrule that's good to know

@hurbyvore

4 жыл бұрын

Same!!! Glad to have heard this song again. It has never failed to tear me up. T-T

@leonardolim1662

4 жыл бұрын

Im in prison when i hear this song and i promise to look for it,surprisingly great and how good she is..love from philippines..

Hold up. She released this song almost two decades ago and is just now on the late show. We stan a legend.

@darrenriccs

4 жыл бұрын

She's ahead of our time so it's not as if they've missed out so much anyway

I clicked this so damn fast. She's my favourite artist and one of the reasons I learned piano years ago. I'm so glad more she's becoming more well known.

@supertrexandroidx

6 жыл бұрын

Good performance, but this song is pretty old. Hasn't she released anything more recently? I'll have to take a look...

@Sharkyea

6 жыл бұрын

Her last album was in 2016. I checked it out recently and the songs were pretty good. I hope she can release something new soon.

@Onatakosha

6 жыл бұрын

No offense but RS is pretty big. Lol.

@merna5685

6 жыл бұрын

She's released 5 albums since Samson... Sadly as time passes Regina gets more and more irrelevant and boring which is sad because she started out so brilliantly

@Martel1946

6 жыл бұрын

My view is the opposite of yours. Maybe your perception is becoming more and more irrelevant and boring.

This song gets better with age tbh

@HomoNeuraxis

6 жыл бұрын

Anelle Savares This song gets better with memories*

@YarrBr0

6 жыл бұрын

I was trying to figure out if her choosing to play this song was meant to be any sort of political commentary

@gagahusband

6 жыл бұрын

"Better... Better... we'll be better... "

@ekurtisofficial725

6 жыл бұрын

100% agree

@dexterjohn7632

6 ай бұрын

So true.. I heard the song decades ago, but hits more different (in a good way) to date. 2024. ❤️ I guess the goodness of the song comes from the story of its lyrics plus of course the story telling and magical way of singing of Regina. That was just perfect. 🫶

At first I was mad thinking: "She's not singing live... there's no way she's singing live... OMG she's singing live, what a VOICE!"

@lou_sassole

6 жыл бұрын

Adrian Rodriguez how/why would u ever think that....?

@AdrianLikesFlags

6 жыл бұрын

Perhaps because it initially sounds EXACTLY like the studio version and only after a few vocal variations made me realize is not lip sync? Maybe?

@thorbre577

6 жыл бұрын

Now that you mention it, there is a live performance on YT where some smartypants in the comments HAS to pull the autotune card, it's hilarious, because the uploader, who happens to be the freaking Warner Sound people, y'know, the guys who filmed and produced the content, had to go out and say "Guys, srsly, this is legit" (I may be paraphrasing). Regina has proven herself time and time again. I have bootlegs dating back to the early 00's. She's the real freaking deal.

@fabiolamachuca

6 жыл бұрын

That only makes sense if this is your first time listening to her live. Otherwise, anyone that knows her knows that she is great, maybe even better live than recorded.

@fabiolamachuca

6 жыл бұрын

Thorbre, what performance is that?

Aah she's such a treasure!!! And this song is a classic. Cheers Stephen & co.

I’ve loved this song for years, I remember crying over my first broken heart to this song well over 10 years ago now.

@thenostalgiabusiness

6 жыл бұрын

Similar story for me, but it was Fidelity.

@BothHands1

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i got this CD from an ex before she was an ex. It's still in my car, though i haven't listened to it in years, i still felt that twinge in my chest listening to this performance.

@gwenythlechnar1782

6 жыл бұрын

Only 10? For me it's 40.

@murderhill1947

6 жыл бұрын

Gwenyth, my first broken heart goes back sixty years and the performance that tore at my young impressionable heart was Roy Orbisn's "Crying".

@gwenythlechnar1782

6 жыл бұрын

T Trust Roy! Every time. He's either crying or dreaming. John Lennon said that Roy Orbison was the kind of singer that if you were driving around London and actually spotted a parking space when he was on the radio,, you'd drive on by it, keep driving til Roy finished singing.

I grew up with this GD song. I get so emotional hearing it any time ah

@zacharyadler3225

3 жыл бұрын

You grew up well. Tell your parents thanks

@maxrawling6991

3 жыл бұрын

Stupid song to grow up to

@robertrichman6873

3 жыл бұрын

I'm confused, Paint. THIS song was written by Regina, who first recorded it in 2001. If by GD, you perhaps mean 'Grateful Dead', their's is an entirely different song with the title "Samson and Delilah", derived from the early 20th century blues spiritual "If I Had My Way" made popular by Rev. Gary Davis who influenced & taught a number of folk artists his finger picking guitar style during the 60s.

@batterybroken

3 жыл бұрын

Sameeee, love this song 😭👏🏽

@leinardesteves3987

Жыл бұрын

@@robertrichman6873 I think he just means GOD DAMN 😂 cause that's how good it is

Damn she's amazing live.... Really impressive.

I was in the audience for this and it was so simple and tingly and electrifying. Love her so much.

**Lyrics** You are my sweetest downfall I loved you first, I loved you first Beneath the sheets of paper lies my truth I have to go, I have to go Your hair was long when we first met Samson went back to bed Not much hair left on his head He ate a slice of wonder bread, and went right back to bed And history books forgot about us and the Bible didn't mention us And the Bible didn't mention us, not even once You are my sweetest downfall I loved you first, I loved you first Beneath the stars came fallin' on our heads But they're just old light, they're just old light Your hair was long when we first met Samson came to my bed Told me that my hair was red Told me I was beautiful, and came into my bed Oh, I cut his hair myself one night A pair of dull scissors in the yellow light And he told me that I'd done alright And kissed me till the mornin' light, the mornin' light And he kissed me till the mornin' light Samson went back to bed Not much hair left on his head He ate a slice of wonder bread, and went right back to bed Oh, we couldn't bring the columns down Yeah, we couldn't destroy a single one And history books forgot about us And the Bible didn't mention us, not even once You are my sweetest downfall I loved you first

“You are my sweetest downfall, I loved you first” The end part always gives me the feels

Top 50 best songs ever written

@imh9

6 жыл бұрын

not with the word wonderbread in it it isnt

@Ela.elizabeth

6 жыл бұрын

Dillon Cardiel - Shut up your face

@stormydayolivia

6 жыл бұрын

@@imh9 lol. Point is the man has cancer and can only stomach a plain piece of cheap bread.

@mrmister5846

6 жыл бұрын

Nope. Top 500,000 maybe.

@maxwellerickson7066

6 жыл бұрын

I second William

Samson...used to play that song on repeat in high school. And now she's on one of my fave late night host's show? Perfect.

I love it when actual talented musicians play on this show. She's the real deal not just some well marketed "latest thing". bravo!

Everyone talks about her singing but I am also always in awe of how beautiful her piano playing is

Im seeing her tommorow in brooklyn and this is just hyping me up so much

@dannymorrison9738

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Sprout Root how was it she’s a goddess up there with Florence

Interesting that she chose to play such an old classic. Still liked 10 seconds in.

@natedavies954

5 жыл бұрын

It's her best song she's never played for TV. Knowing Stephen's faith and preference for intricate lyrics and complex song structures, it makes more sense.

Regina's the best. I saw her 10 years ago almost now at the Phoenix in Toronto. The security guy tried to throw a guy out for some silly reason - he didn't do anything - and Regina stopped the concert mid song to tell them to lay off. She's exquisite. I fell in love with her from the first note she sang that night. 😍

Oh my goodness!! Ive been listening to her for yearssssss. She was my college theme music, through and through. Her voice, her character. Love her. *edit: I've got full body goosebumps and tears . This song is a treasure with such deep meaning.

this horrid horrid world does not deserve even an ounce of regina spektor

@jejune3783

6 жыл бұрын

There's still beauty in the world. It's easy to forget about it but it's still here and isn't going anywhere.

@nathanking6670

5 жыл бұрын

Jejune the world is dead with remnants of happiness lingering

So much talent!! She is flawless live!

Man, I can't believe how long it's been since I heard that song for the first time. My heart is all over the place listening to this.

I will never not love this song.

i cry the second i hear this song. when my childhood dog was about to die, i listened to this on repeat on the drive home from vacation. my first word was his name. i miss you zach :,(

“Samson” (2006) is all about love. And it is told through the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. Samson had tremendous strength, but he lost it when Delilah betrayed him and had his head shaved. In the song, Regina Spektor uses this comparison to show how she feels, how even after she did something so horrible to her loved one, he kissed her until the morning light and told her that she had done alright. It demonstrates the unconditional forgiveness you have for someone you love. The lyrics, “The history books forgot about us and The Bible didn’t mention us” is the idea that they are nothing extraordinary : love can strike anyone at any time, and not being miraculous people doesn’t diminish their worth or their feelings, as love is for everyone who has a beating heart. Spektor recorded several versions of the song before she found the perfect one to include on this album* - after she already sent a different one to her record label❕ The singer-songwriter-pianist recalled : “I kept saying, ‘Please, just one more day. I know this is crazy. You have deadlines. But this is my record, and if it’s not going to be how I want it, then it’s not going to be on the record.’ And they were like, ‘Okay, you can try one more time.’ And then I got it how I wanted it. It’s exactly how I wanted it. And some people wouldn’t even hear the difference. Or some people will like the other one better. But I have it how I want it.” NOTHING LESS THAN EXCELLENCE‼️ 💚🎵💙 * “Samson” also appears on Spektor’s debut album, with a slower arrangement.

We love Regina. Amazing.

I love her! I'm so glad I'm not the only one that massages piano keys to coax vibrato out of them!

@OpusTheLeftie

4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean tremolo, or does it actually trigger a vibrato?

This can't be real life. 👏👏👏 Thanks for bringing her back to the show. She needs to be heard by all

Whenever I hear Regina sing, I feel like I've been cleansed in some way. Such an angelic voice...

If there's a Heaven, then surely there's a special place next to God for souls like hers.

@caramel7050

6 жыл бұрын

Adrian If only. Although on a second thought, I don't think I'd like living in a divine North Korea anyway.

The smile before she played reminds me of someone who is about to talk about something they love.

Wow. I love how she didn't resolve the final note. She just lets the tension hang in the air for a moment before the audience applauds.

DAMN! I want a double hug from my favorite Ruski-American! I love, love, love Regina Spektor. I've seen her once in concert, she definitely always flourishes her artistry, she's Sooooooo good live! What a talent.

@JudahOwen

6 жыл бұрын

Aeoster she's my second favorite Ruski-American after the President

@earthandwind820

6 жыл бұрын

JudahOwen I hope you’re as passionate about denouncing our brutal political interference in her motherland during the 90’s,too.

@MWGScorp

5 жыл бұрын

Ka Gala lol, uh, yeah, we haven't been involved in shit there. It's terrible for a variety of reasons not related to the US

Absolutely awesome writer and performer, the whole package!

Just wanna urge people to get her latest album (Among all her previous work) and get the live albums while you're at it. It is VERY much worth it. Her latest live album (Live on Soundstage) is a treasure.

@lurategh

6 жыл бұрын

I have the blu-ray of Live on Soundstage and I watch it far too often. ☺️

@thorbre577

6 жыл бұрын

I have listened to it many times during my long walks, it's a great travel companion.

What an excellent rendition of that song. So much more to it. She has matured well in her appearance and in her presentation of her music. Very nice.

Truly one of the greatest songwriters alive. Love this song!

Only recently discovered this talented artist. Fantastic.

that song will always bring back amazing memories for me.

Further proving Stephen Colbert has the best musical guests

I'm not religious but i believe in a higher power when i hear her voice.

@aaronhanson9898

6 жыл бұрын

From yownsville?

@townsville69

6 жыл бұрын

Brownsville

dammit. its 4 am and i somehow ended up here. honestly, its too early for these ninjas to cut onions 😭

Her voice seems more rich and full, but still retains the sweetness. Incredible performance.

this was an amazing performance by an amazing artist. i'm just a bit shocked that for a 12 year old song, this was the first time on broadcast television!

I’ve been to her concert and the reason it was one my most favorite experiences was the ambience. The audience was in complete awe and taken aback of her talent. We were all silenced by her.

When she played this as an unexpected encore (I only saw her for my first time last year), I was so overwhelmed that I could not control the tears streaming down my face. This video accomplished that, too.

Her voice is angelic 😍💖💖💖

A lot of good friends in Denton Texas just lost our good buddy this week. Regina's voice has helped console,heal, and cry it out. God has blessed us with another good friend ❤️thanks Miss Spector and Mr Colbert

... the way she plays & sing ... What an artist

A voice that transports.

every live performance touches my soul and reminds me how I love her

Incredible how much emotion she still puts into a song she's been playing for over 15 years.

Love her so much! 💜

One of my favorite songs and performers

This is the first song I ever heard her sing, and I immediately fell in love with her voice. Even now, I have more of her music on my phone than any other single artist.

I MISSED THIS?!?!? Regina is my favorite ever and I love this song so much 😭😭

She's just getting more and more beautiful.

The fact that her recorded version sounds perfectly the same as her live. She's a true singer 👏

Wow ! I'll admit it's the first time I've heard her so I had no preconceptions. I've been missing out, what a beautiful talent. And nice work from the studio crew too, the lighting and camera work did her justice

I'm glad she's still performing. She definitely made new fans with Samson*

Her voice always gives me goosebumps.

SHE IS RADIANT!!!!!!!

Love is the most powerful weapon we have.

Beautiful. I am so very happy they invited her on the show. I have loved this song since the first time I heard it and it sounds even more wonderful now. Thank you, Late Show!

She’s an absolute treasure live. I saw her two years ago and she was wonderful!

I have tears rolling down my face. She's an absolute gift to humanity.

LOVE HER SO MUCH. So glad she's getting some of the spotlight and people are discovering her talent.

I had bladder cancer but still fighting this song is my inspiration 💪🙏

Ah!!! I love her so much and am super glad she's still performing this amazing song after a decade. Such a beautiful song and very well performed- like always.

Such a talent beautiful song performed beautifully 😍

Regina Spektor is honestly so underrated

This was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world Regina.

Such a treat...

One of the greatest artists there has ever been. She is so purely brilliant.

This is really one of my favourite songs by Regina spektor. I'm not sure what it is .. the melancholy and loving mood, the smooth tone... The imagery of the story. Star-crossed lovers, misunderstood love. It's just captivating.

I always feel chills down my spine whenever i hear this song! BRAVO 👏👏👏

What a beautiful enchanting song!

One of the very first songs I memorized on the piano at 14, it wasn’t intentional either, it was really big deal for me considering It was nearly impossible for me to memorize any piano pieces. Fast forward 8 years later got to see her live and this was the last song she played cause everyone in the audience was requesting it 😊. She forgot how to play the very end so we all ended up singing it acapella with her, she had the biggest smile on her face at the end. It will forever remain one of the most magical memories I have 💕. Thank you Regina for constantly inspiring me and being the beautiful person that you naturally are 🙌🏽

This is so beautiful. I hung on every lyric. Just a girl, a piano...and a disco ball! Oh, we couldn't bring the columns down Yeah, we couldn't destroy a single one And history books forgot about us And the Bible didn't mention us, not even once You are my sweetest downfall I loved you first

@ricksears3921

6 жыл бұрын

how lame

We've loved her music since hearing "Us" many years ago. Thanks Stephen! 😍

Mesmerizing... her voice, beauty, everything about her is just mesmerizing

I have loved this song for years. Brilliant.

Regina Spector is an entire galaxy encapsulated in one beautiful star … of flesh. Bet Hey

Her songs are so timeless. I literally grew up and whenever I stumble a video of her singing, I just feel this nostalgia :)

One of my favourite songs - I

I haven't heard a lot of silences like that one at the end of performances on the Late show. And thank you Stephen for hugging her (twice!) for us, that's all we want to do.

One of my favorites by Regina and favorite song overall. So happy to see her here ❤️❤️❤️

Love love love this song. Been listening to this since I was younger. Never gets old

I’m a 34 year old dude who works on machines and Regina Spektor makes me cry. There, I said it.

I have LOVED this song for so long ❤️

Chills. Saw her live in London and is one of my favourite gigs I’ve ever been to

Damn this is perfect

Sounds just like on the album. Great voice

I'm shocked she played Samson. My favorite song by her! The performance is beautiful. Regina makes me so proud to be Russian

Got to see her live last year. So good!!

@lurategh

6 жыл бұрын

Same, but I was stuck behind tall people and didn't have a good view of her at all 😢

I have always loved this song!

I absolutely love her and this song