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Annie Lennox — Waiting In Vain
Album: Medusa
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Released: 1995
Length: 5:32
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From the very first time I rest my eyes on you, boy,
My heart said follow through
But I know now that I'm way down on your line
But the waiting feeling's fine.
So don't treat me like a puppet on a string
'Cause I know how to do my thing.
Don't talk to me as if you think I'm dumb,
I wanna know when you're gonna come.

See, I don't wanna wait in vain for your love,
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love,
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love,
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love,
'Cause summer is here, I'm still waiting there,
Winter is here and I'm still waiting there.

Like I said, it's been three years since I'm knocking on your door
And I still can knock some more.
Ooh boy, ooh boy, is it crazy love? I wanna know now
For I to knock some more. You see...
In life I know there is lots of grief
But your love is my relief.
Tears in my eyes burn, tears in my eyes burn
While I'm waiting, while I'm waiting for my turn.

See, I don't wanna wait in vain for your love,
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love,
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love,
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love,..
'Cause summer is here, I'm still waiting there,
Winter is here and I'm still waiting there.

No I no I, I don't wanna wait in vain
No I no I, I dont wanna wait in vain
No no no I, no I, I dont wanna wait in vain
Its your love that I waitng on
Its my love that your waitng for
Its your love that I waitng on
Its my love that your waitng for
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
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don’t usually rate covers very high, but Annie always sings with such feeling it’s very hard not to like it. 
Posted 1 week ago by ag.postbag1    [ Reply ]
So nice to hear this again 
What a great album this is
Thanks RP
Posted 5 months ago by lovelyhelicopter    [ Reply ]
why bother writing loads of lyrics when you can just repeat the same ones over and over again.
Posted 6 months ago by charles.kent    [ Reply ]
Wwwaaaaaaaaawwwww 🙌🏼
Posted 1 year ago by m0n    [ Reply ]
Absolutely dire.
Posted 2 years ago by trevc    [ Reply ]
 easmann wrote:

YouTube: Thin Line Between Love and Hate from the same album is stunning. It slow-burn builds to a soul-wrenching crescendo.


Wow! Loved it.
Thank you for that aurally tasty link...  :-)
Posted 3 years ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:
Wow, impressive considering she dialed it in. It's definitely not her best work but it's interesting enough. I love to hear her sing Whiter Shade of Pale. I like Don't Let it Bring You Down as well. Beats the Eurhythmics for me at least. 

(YouTube:) Thin Line Between Love and Hate from the same album is stunning. It slow-burn builds to a soul-wrenching crescendo.
Posted 3 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
 stunix wrote:
I remember a frank interview when this came out, she said she hated the album because she was contractually obliged by the record company to release an album that year and had no help making it hence a collection of karaoke.    It is Anne Lennox, but I still hear karaoke.   It sold 6 million copies.
 
Wow, impressive considering she dialed it in. It's definitely not her best work but it's interesting enough. I love to hear her sing Whiter Shade of Pale. I like Don't Let it Bring You Down as well. Beats the Eurhythmics for me at least. 
Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
A luminous and electrifying talent.
Posted 4 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
seems not to add too much
Posted 5 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
I'm in on that Karaoke critisism. She could have done some real justice to this song had she slowed it down and sung it. It's a great song and she is a great singer but..
Posted 5 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by hagz21    [ Reply ]
If it is karaoke, then it’s great karaoke:)
Posted 5 years ago by hagz21    [ Reply ]
What a voice !   
Posted 5 years ago by kijimo    [ Reply ]
What a mess.
Posted 5 years ago by trevc    [ Reply ]
I remember a frank interview when this came out, she said she hated the album because she was contractually obliged by the record company to release an album that year and had no help making it hence a collection of karaoke.    It is Anne Lennox, but I still hear karaoke.   It sold 6 million copies.
Posted 7 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
Beautiful cover done by a Beautiful IndividuaI    : ) 
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Great song, great cover.
Posted 8 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
 primm wrote:
{#Notworthy}SUCH A GREAT RENDITION  ! SOME MORE FROM SAME CD WOULD BE ZESTY

 
Indeed - an amazing CD and no one can sing like Annie!  She is represent heaven on earth!
Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Well. That was certainly not an improvement on the original.
Posted 8 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
{#Notworthy}SUCH A GREAT RENDITION  ! SOME MORE FROM SAME CD WOULD BE ZESTY
Posted 8 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
the whole album is{#Cheers} AMAZING
Posted 8 years ago by MiloD    [ Reply ]
WHAT A GREAT VOICE AND NICE VERSION
Posted 9 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
 passsion8 wrote:
She's been off my radar since her sad album "Bare", but she kicked it musically at the Grammys last weekend!
This is one of the few times I can see the programming behind Bill's sets. Reggae follow-up predicted in several posts going back months.

 
Yes, she has still got it as witnessed on the Grammy's. Hozier looked a little overwhelmed...
Posted 9 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
She's been off my radar since her sad album "Bare", but she kicked it musically at the Grammys last weekend!
This is one of the few times I can see the programming behind Bill's sets. Reggae follow-up predicted in several posts going back months.
Posted 9 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:
Lingering over coffee and breakfast, taking the day off work. RP cranked.  This sounds great here in happy house. {#Dance}

 
One of the. Best female vocalists of our time!

solid 8! 
Posted 9 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Dear oh dear. *Reaches for barf-bag*
Posted 10 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
I never understood Annie's appeal. This doesn't alter my opinion.
Posted 10 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Lingering over coffee and breakfast, taking the day off work. RP cranked.  This sounds great here in happy house. {#Dance}
Posted 10 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Sweetest surprise! :) <3 While im waiting, lalala! 
Posted 10 years ago by quigui    [ Reply ]
I have good PSD luck today to land here. Wonderful song.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 thatslongformud wrote:
how much you wanna bet a real Bob Marley tune is coming next....

 
you were almost correct today! Stephen Marley, his voice sounds so much like Bob's
Posted 10 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
oooo no, not for me - I enjoyed her voice in early Eurythmics stuff, but she became so self-indulgent later on... meh...
Posted 10 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
I like Annies voice, the muzak is not really doing it for me.
I don't hate it, but eh... 
Posted 10 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
WOW, Thanks for this one Bill! Really enjoyable  Solid 9
Posted 11 years ago by jktravl    [ Reply ]
Now on 2nd listen I may have changed my mind.   {#Iamwithstupid}
Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
I agree. Wow!
 
vandarbar wrote:
Wow - I think this is a really beautiful cover - Unexpected!    gives my goose bumps!{#Sunny}

 


Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Very Nice cover. Good Job Annie
Posted 11 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
I honestly have never been able so stand her voice.  It just does not work for me.  I suppose she can sing very well if you were to ask a voice coach or something, but that means nothing to me if it makes me unhappy. Admittedly I do get satisfaction to not like someone who most people seem to adore, but it is nothing but a pleasant side effect and not manufactured to seem non conformist.
Posted 11 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Wow - I think this is a really beautiful cover - Unexpected!    gives my goose bumps!{#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by vandarbar    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the rhythm of the words and the music here don't go well together.  
Posted 11 years ago by HonduranRed    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Our romeotuma rarely comments on songs he considers "bad" (thinks it's a waste of time and energy) so yeah, he seems pretty positive.  Personally, I don't mind a bit.  Oh, and hugs to you, Mandible! {#Wave}{#Daisy}
 

Miss you so much, Cynaera...

excellent song...

 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Very nice.
Posted 11 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Beautiful version of a great song.  Love this entire album where Annie makes all these songs her own.
Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 thatslongformud wrote:
how much you wanna bet a real Bob Marley tune is coming next....
 
Wrong!
Posted 11 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
This works for me ... very well.     10
Posted 11 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Brilliantt  lady with a voice to match.
Posted 12 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
I love this woman dearly, but this album? Skip it..
Posted 12 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
how much you wanna bet a real Bob Marley tune is coming next....
Posted 12 years ago by thatslongformud    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
Would have been better without the overbearing easy-listening style rearrangement of the background music.  Annie's voice doesn't need that rubbish.
 
Yes, the song is a victim of the mid-80s to mid-90s ballad style.
Posted 12 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
It's like being stuck in an elevator somewhere
Posted 12 years ago by ksua    [ Reply ]
"and now your local forecast..."
Posted 12 years ago by NuggetNectar    [ Reply ]
Written by the messiah of reggae and sung by angel Annie.
Posted 12 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
 Rmike wrote:
The trend is typical for RP l—- posers and snobs  {#Confused}

 
Really?  RP is voluntary ya know...find something YOU like then and delete the link. 
Posted 12 years ago by OneSpyGirl    [ Reply ]
eek bob marley muzak
Posted 12 years ago by dingleberry    [ Reply ]
 black321 wrote:
I'll go against the trend and say I like this version. Smooth yes, smooth as a creamsicle on a hot day.
  The trend is typical for RP l—- posers and snobs  {#Confused}

Posted 12 years ago by Rmike    [ Reply ]
I like this cover of Marley's song.  It works for me.
Posted 12 years ago by reindeer    [ Reply ]
Annie pleases me muchly
Posted 12 years ago by Rmike    [ Reply ]
I'll go against the trend and say I like this version. Smooth yes, smooth as a creamsicle on a hot day.
Posted 12 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
once had a roommate who thought Marley was singing "I don't want to wait in the van for your love".  nuff said.
Posted 12 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
I like the original version not this dribble
Posted 12 years ago by mmmyes    [ Reply ]
this just keeps getting worse as it goes on

 
Posted 12 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 MannAudioltd wrote:
aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrgggghhhhhhhhh    !!!!!! THIS IS SHIT
 
you don't like it ?
 
Posted 12 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrgggghhhhhhhhh    !!!!!! THIS IS SHIT
Posted 13 years ago by MannAudioltd    [ Reply ]
 zurcronium wrote:
My sister gave me this CD, I returned it to her. 
 

We listen to RP in my classroom most days, and we look for standout comments. You'll be happy to know that yours is #1 today.
Posted 13 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
My sister gave me this CD, I returned it to her. 
Posted 13 years ago by zurcronium    [ Reply ]
Hear her talk and you know she's from the Outer Hebrides (she isn't); hear her sing and she's from mid-Atlantic (perhaps).
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Wow!  This is good!
Posted 13 years ago by Ubaldo    [ Reply ]
 newwavegurly wrote:
Ah. I love hearing a woman singing this. We feel this way sometimes too.
 
That's not to say I don't love the Bob Marley version, but sometimes you just need to hear a song sung from the other perspective. 
 
I love this version as well.  But I like everything Annie sings!
Posted 13 years ago by crnkan    [ Reply ]
Boring like ....
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Annie Lennox channeling Don Henley.
Posted 13 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
Ah. I love hearing a woman singing this. We feel this way sometimes too.
 
That's not to say I don't love the Bob Marley version, but sometimes you just need to hear a song sung from the other perspective. 
Posted 13 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Would have been better without the overbearing easy-listening style rearrangement of the background music.  Annie's voice doesn't need that rubbish.
Posted 13 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]

Annie's cover of this song makes my heart ache.  It's sublime.

"Tears in my eyes burn! Tears in my eyes burn while I'm waiting, while I'm waiting for my turn..."




Posted 13 years ago by Travelfan160    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
As far as I'm concerned, Annie Lennox could sing the phone book and I'd be enchanted. She's got such a powerful voice, and she knows when to whisper and when to scream. She sang "Into the West" for one of the Lord of the Rings movies, and it just brought me to tears, it was so evocative.  If I had her voice and she had a feather, we'd both be tickled. {#Sunny}
 
Yes, the song from Lord of the Rings!  A fine tune - I think it brought a tear to my eye, too.
I've been following her since the first Eurythmics CD and like her work.

Posted 13 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
 bbryan wrote:
A wee bit too polished for my tastes. If I had an analogy for Lennox, I would say that she is the female Sting. Strong artist, great/original early material that has become increasingly slick and mainstream over time.

Of course none of us are getting any younger and I haven't personally had an original thought in ten years...lol.
 
do you mean this song? It's 16 years old now.
she's also had polyps on her vocal chords and can not sing like she once did.
But damn she was good live. 
Posted 13 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
Great love making song......
Posted 13 years ago by pousso    [ Reply ]
Complete butchery!
Posted 13 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
A wee bit too polished for my tastes. If I had an analogy for Lennox, I would say that she is the female Sting. Strong artist, great/original early material that has become increasingly slick and mainstream over time.

Of course none of us are getting any younger and I haven't personally had an original thought in ten years...lol.
Posted 13 years ago by bbryan    [ Reply ]
I like Annie , i like the songs but together i dont like it!

Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 Mandible wrote:

You've gotta be the most positive commentator on RP {#Daisy}

 
Our romeotuma rarely comments on songs he considers "bad" (thinks it's a waste of time and energy) so yeah, he seems pretty positive.  Personally, I don't mind a bit.  Oh, and hugs to you, Mandible! {#Wave}{#Daisy}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I am an Annie Lennox fan, but hearing this just makes me think of how great Bob Marley's version is!
Posted 14 years ago by lazylemming    [ Reply ]
I think both versions are pretty perfect! please play annie's version more, though! i rarely hear it. and i love it :)
 ckcotton wrote:

Not quite THAT bad... but Bob's version shouldn't be messed with

 


Posted 14 years ago by jckearney    [ Reply ]
Outstanding. 
Posted 14 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
 dave216j wrote:
This is allright, but her cover of Don't Let it Bring You Down offers a very interesting, and IMHO more haunting, take on the original - a cover that reinterprates, as it should.  To me, this just covers; it's not really transformative.
 
While I enjoy this cover I absolutely ADORE her version of "Don't Let it Bring You Down"!

Posted 14 years ago by jenovella70    [ Reply ]
As far as I'm concerned, Annie Lennox could sing the phone book and I'd be enchanted. She's got such a powerful voice, and she knows when to whisper and when to scream. She sang "Into the West" for one of the Lord of the Rings movies, and it just brought me to tears, it was so evocative.  If I had her voice and she had a feather, we'd both be tickled. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Much better than the original.
Posted 14 years ago by splooge    [ Reply ]
 gregormiz wrote:
Oh Bill, please make it stop!
 
Not quite THAT bad... but Bob's version shouldn't be messed with

Posted 14 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 steeler wrote:
Interesting interpretation.

But, that sense of urgent and raw yearning that Bob brought to it is missing here.
 

2 1/2 years later.  I still have the same opinion. 

Also agree with comment of Alafia, below, that this is overproduced and could have been done better by her if more stripped down.  She has a great voice, and it is a great song.  

Posted 14 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
i always love reading through the track comments. Such different opinions on these songs. "This Sucks" to "This Rules"... I love this place. (and Annie Lennox)
Posted 14 years ago by Flipmode    [ Reply ]

{#Puke}

criminal


Posted 14 years ago by scruffystevie    [ Reply ]
Real talent.........{#Smile}
Posted 14 years ago by rjewyo    [ Reply ]
this is gorgeous. i love her voice, and the arrangement is lush and beautiful.
Posted 14 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
Oh Bill, please make it stop!
Posted 14 years ago by gregormiz    [ Reply ]
I lot of the time I just don't get Annie Lennox. I like some of the old Eurythmics songs, but I think that was more to do with the songs and arrangements than the voice. A couple of recent performances on UK TV have made me cringe and switch channels. Is anyone with me?
Posted 15 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
She does have a gorgeous voice, no doubt. But like Linda Ronstadt, you wonder about her choices in music.
Posted 15 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Her vocals are nice, but the arrangement is so blah. It just doesn't feel like anything. Just sorta lays there motionless.
Posted 15 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
This is allright, but her cover of Don't Let it Bring You Down offers a very interesting, and IMHO more haunting, take on the original - a cover that reinterprates, as it should.  To me, this just covers; it's not really transformative.
Posted 15 years ago by dave216j    [ Reply ]
Just Bad... not the good bad.. the bad bad.
Posted 15 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
Freakin great
Posted 15 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
love her voice, but not sure if this is the right material for it. 6/10
Posted 15 years ago by lostintokyo    [ Reply ]
 frednic wrote:
 Train In Vain, is my favorite song off this album. I guess you have to enjoy her voice and arrangements.

The_Enemy wrote:
This is an album of just covers. They're all pretty mild and lacking in interest. Probably the worst is her cover of Train In Vain. Y'know, the Clash does not make good lounge music.
 
 
I like it too.  on its own.  its a good arrangment and I enjoy her magnificent voice.

Posted 15 years ago by echoes    [ Reply ]
Hmm.. I think I'll leave this one to bob {#Snooty}
Posted 15 years ago by JesseJ    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


excellent song...
 
You've gotta be the most positive commentator on RP {#Daisy}

Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
very nice. soulful, rainy day tune.
Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
 birdland wrote:

Is there is a difference in the impetus behind a negative ( I hate this! ) posting, than there is behind a positive ( This is Great! ) posting? Is there is a difference in effect? Is there reason to ponder such questions?

Just wondering.

 
I like the eloquence that some of the listeners have when they express their likes or dislikes.  The originality of the negative comment tied to the song can be quite funny sometimes.  While I don't agree with them, I would much rather see a comment by PhysicsGenius or Excelsior over ManBirdExperiment any day.  Jeez, I get tired of seeing that picture.

P.S.  I'm guessing that the tattoo on Annie's forehead is so when she passes people on the street they'll know who she is because if it was for her to remember who she was when she looked in the mirror it's backward.{#Cheesygrin}


Posted 15 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
 birdland wrote:

Is there is a difference in the impetus behind a negative ( I hate this! ) posting, than there is behind a positive ( This is Great! ) posting? Is there is a difference in effect? Is there reason to ponder such questions?

Just wondering.

 

Do you see the irony in your question...or was that intentional?

Poi Dog Pondering
Posted 15 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Another interesting cover that I don't fully enjoy though I do appreciate Ms. Lennox's artistry and talent.  5/10.
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
interesting (nice) take on this song I think.  7 here
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
 smdeeg wrote:

Yea(h) SHUT IT!  There's nothing like a constant stream of unabashed, gushing fan-boy ravings for intellectual stimulation.  If you don't like it, you have no right to say so!

 
Is there is a difference in the impetus behind a negative ( I hate this! ) posting, than there is behind a positive ( This is Great! ) posting? Is there is a difference in effect? Is there reason to ponder such questions?

Just wondering.

Posted 15 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
 smdeeg wrote:

Yea(h) SHUT IT!  There's nothing like a constant stream of unabashed, gushing fan-boy ravings for intellectual stimulation.  If you don't like it, you have no right to say so!

 

Well put SillyCone!
(Btw, I love Annie too but everyone is entitled to their opinion.)
Posted 15 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Fabulous voice, fabulous singing,  fabulous accompaniment, fabulous production.  Fab, fab, fab, fab.
Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
 philbertr wrote:
 lophrequa wrote:
i love this album. shut it, haters.


Yea, shut it.  We don't need hate.  Besides, you all are mostly boring. 
 
Yea(h) SHUT IT!  There's nothing like a constant stream of unabashed, gushing fan-boy ravings for intellectual stimulation.  If you don't like it, you have no right to say so!

Posted 15 years ago by smdeeg    [ Reply ]
 bobcat1963 wrote:
niet zo'n mooi liedje, wat een gekwijl...
 
I am pretty sure that  I agree with you(?) mostly (or not)!

Posted 15 years ago by Chi_Guy    [ Reply ]
There are times when listening to RP that I wish I could press the "forward to next song" button.  This is one of them.  {#Frustrated}
Posted 15 years ago by Pilgrim301    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous voice, second only to kd lang on my list of female vocalists I could listen to all day.
Posted 15 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Drop your preconceptions about "style!" This is just well sung and well done. End of story.
Posted 15 years ago by SwampYankee    [ Reply ]
niet zo'n mooi liedje, wat een gekwijl...
Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]

Any song that makes me think of Kate Beckinsale good.



Posted 15 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
 Train In Vain, is my favorite song off this album. I guess you have to enjoy her voice and arrangements.

The_Enemy wrote:
This is an album of just covers. They're all pretty mild and lacking in interest. Probably the worst is her cover of Train In Vain. Y'know, the Clash does not make good lounge music.
 


Posted 15 years ago by frednic    [ Reply ]