Joan Baez, Diamonds and Rust – Live, 1975
now you’re telling me you’re not nostalgic then give me another word for it you who are so good with words and at keeping things vague because I need some of that vagueness now it’s all come back too clearly yes I loved you dearly and if you’re offering me diamonds and rust I’ve already paid
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crackatoe 6:42 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
Words between two people. Memories that flash into the present like lightning. It takes some living, some time, and a once in a lifetime relationship, to create the stage for this kind of song. The presentation is phenomenal and will stop the casual listener in thier tracks. If you love, or hate this song, chances are you have either had, or longed for, this kind of deperate love. Memories do bring Dimonds and Rust.
P0WERHE4D 7:15 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
What a beautiful song, I discovered it from Judas Priest. I did not realize they had changed it that much, a true cover.
zhanxianghao 7:23 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
i have been deeply moved! thank you!
suprflawd 7:32 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
@KwiteButtery yeah i agree that was reckless to post such an observation. that’s just how my mind works like a runaway train and i forgot to respect the rights of others to not have religious ideas shoved in their face. like right now… i’m not enjoying the statement you made but… that is turnabout fair play and illustrates your point well. so my bad… &… okay i’m sorry. thanks for calling me out and keeping me in line. idiot!? hummm… I get Psycho mostly. Peace butterylicious one.
KwiteButtery 7:45 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
@suprflawd ummmm god doesn’t exist and i think you’re an idiot for assuming everyone else in the world should know “gods will”
suprflawd 8:27 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
I first leaned of Joan Baez through the Judas Priest remake of Diamonds and Rust ( which Rocks like crazy). If you have a problem with that, then I would say you don’t understand the complexity of Gods will, and that He is the source of all beauty. What a beautiful song. Peace Love and Deeper Understanding: )
yvonneyewbow 9:16 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
There is a man who won’t let me go when he should Good Song for Him
ShayCurran 9:47 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
Don’t like it – I LOVE it….
gluchnurse 10:13 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
Some of the most beautiful poetry ever-and some of the rawest emotion I’ve ever heard anyone put into a song for the public to peer into their soul. Amazing song, amazing woman!
Wgrandall 10:27 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
A lot of feeling going on in those lyrics. I grew up with the Priest version, but have come to really appreciate this version. Halford sings it, Baez feels it.
Megabunghole 10:46 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
It’s like she wrote this for Judas Priest to cover
sczesny46056 11:28 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink
i believe this video is when joan was on saturday night live. she has a lovely voice and will always be my favorite singer.
hydroguy 12:08 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
Fuckin amazing!! Awesome lyrics, all versions of this song are just killer!
swirlingabyss 12:29 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
@culcun I like the old Priest version too. Its less sad and more angry. It gets me going.
highopes69 1:22 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
beautiful
swirlingabyss 1:53 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
As wickedly awesome as this is, I still like the Priest version better.
culcun 2:50 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
@kultanen you probably appreciate the newer acoustic Priest version–personally, I like the “old” Priest version, too
InuyashaPrincess14 2:56 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
Great guitar playing!!!!!
datmit2000 3:49 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
This song makes me thing of the book, The Wuthering Heights.. I dont know why..
EternityOpens776 3:51 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
@headbanger6661990 Yes you are right.
downwhereiamgoodsong 4:51 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
@kultanen I’m not a tattooed fellow…..however, I am heavy metal to the core. Favorite bands include Iron Maiden, Dio, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Iced Earth, Metallica…..you know, true metal. I agree with your stance on this song..I love it. And by the way…Rest in Peace Ronnie James Dio.
headbanger6661990 4:59 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
@EternityOpens776 im a great priest fan but
this is also a great version
theniggerkillersclub 5:19 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
@kultanen thats great man glad to hear that enjoy!!!!!!!!!
scotseza 6:03 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
This is superb I’ve been a big fan of Joan;s since the early sixties and she is still fantastic.
lutina05 6:16 am on June 6, 2010 Permalink
this song is so beautiful i liked so much.judas priest,joan baez bought are wonderful