Wainwright, Rufus - San Francisco Lyrics






I never will forget Jeanette MacDonald:
Just to think of her, it gives my heart a pang
I never will forget how that brave Jeanette
Just stood there in the ruins and sang, and sang:

San Francisco, open your golden gate
You'll let nobody wait outside your door
San Francisco, here comes your wandering one
Saying, "I'll wander no more"

Other places only make me love you best
Say that you're the one in all the Golden West
San Francisco, here comes your wandering one
Never to roam again, never to roam again

San Francisco
Right when I arrive, I really come alive
And you will laugh to see me perpendicular, hanging on a cable car

San Francisco
Let me beat my feet up and down Market Street
I'm gonna climb Nob Hill, just to watch it get dark from the top of the mark

There's Brooklyn Bridge, London Bridge and the Bridge of San Luis Rey
But the only bridge that's a real 'gone bridge, is the bridge across the bay

San Francisco, I'm coming home again
Never to roam again, by god
San Francisco, I don't mean Frisco
San Francisco, here I come!





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  1. C.... A....

    This was god awful to those how paid for their tickets I’m so sorry u had to be exsposed to that copy cat bullshit honey u can’t sing and u disrespected Judy garland and poor Janet McDonald

  2. C.... H....

    When a famous name gets you into the Palladium but not the voice nor musicality... nice hair though...

  3. A.... T....

    Such a great song!

  4. C.... S....

    that boy has no balls to his voice, no body, and no tonalities, but he is cute eyecandy

  5. W.... W....

    He's so gorgeous, but trying to recreate Judy Garland at the Carnegie, is pretty foolish.

  6. G.... T....

    Pathetic

  7. M.... P....

    Sorry, but he just doesn't have the pipes. Average singer at best. Great orchestra that's too good for Rufus.

  8. m.... o....

    What shit.

  9. F.... D....

    The only plus to this performance is to hear the orchestra. As for Rufus and his faw faw singing...I'd rather hear Jeanette McDonald

  10. P.... ....

    Who told Rufus he can sing?!

  11. a.... b....

    Who is this guy

  12. S.... ....

    I didn't know so many people disliked him???

    I mean everyone has their tastes but dang

  13. J.... W....

    ik ben in het verkeerde land geboren jammer genoeg nederland sucks

  14. J.... W....

    every day is a rufus day!!!!!!

  15. T.... D....

    Agh... I think I'm straight again.

    T.... D....

    So funny!

  16. T.... ....

    Lmao what the FUCK

  17. G.... M....

    She can't make up her mind if she wants to be Jeanette MacDonald or Judy garland

  18. B.... L....

    Rather listen to the genuine article....orchestra is amazing though.

  19. p.... ....

    What I would have given to have been in London or Carnegie Hall or wherever this was that night! (I saw a mention of the concert at Carnegie Hall, but then saw that the concert at the London Palladium was actually recorded). That concert would have healed me! Buh-bye Lyme disease! Rufus- a force of nature! Brilliant stuff. What ever happened to true singers, songwriters and performers? Please, please, a concert in Baltimore! Pretty please?

    p.... ....

    I've seen Rufus now four times. A pure gem of an artist and singer! And I once saw him perform this many years later at the Hearn power plant in Toronto. He recreated his recreation there.

  20. R.... M....

    I JUST DON'T SEE WHAT ALL THE HUPLAH IS ABOUT THIS GUY

    R.... M....

    +Randy McDonald neither do i. But I like that he's revived some great songs for a generation (or two) that seemed to forget them.. ....but as soon as i'm finished this comment---I'm heading to the original.

    R.... M....

    +Randy McDonald He's awesome ! I've seen him several times, and he always puts on a great show....funny, sweet, entertaining, and very interactive with everyone....He makes you feel like he's in your living room and not on a stage. Love him :-) Lots of talent as well......

    R.... M....

    I think he's a really terrific songwriter - and his voice is much better suited to his own material.

  21. M.... C....

    OMG....can I have Rufus????

  22. J.... P....

    I like him

  23. m.... c....

    Not at all odd, non.

  24. S.... C....

    That's not what Judy was referencing in this song.... Jeanette McDonald starred in the 1936 classic film 'San Francisco' where she was a singer who survived the famous San Fran earthquake of 1906. In the final scene she stands amongst the ruins - literally - with Clark Gable her lover as she sings for the hopeful survivors looking for their loved ones... 'She just stood there in the ruins and sang.."

  25. F.... ....

    The old queens like me got it. This was a fantastic tribute to the late, great lady. :)

    F.... ....

    same here lol

  26. j.... t....

    Wonderful ROTFLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL HE would suck if he was the last one left on earth !

  27. A.... T....

    iceaxe56 nooo!! is he gay??? so there's no chance for me??? :'(...
    you gotta be kidding, right?

  28. f.... ....

    He is horrible. Can barely sing....damn I should have a show.

  29. i.... ....

    and they say gays choose their lifestyle--nope he was born that way

  30. p.... s....

    Rufus' Music Brings an urgency that is (to me) is irresistable and compelling! Whether he is covering this Standard or , especially, when he perform his own plaintive music. The more I listen, the more I am captivated . I am "swept up" in the urgency!

  31. h.... m....

    rufus love you

  32. n.... ....

    Awful. Judy would be turning in her grave

  33. c.... ....

    @Dcdev He has a lisp?

  34. D.... H....

    I hate his lisp :P but other then that

  35. L.... H....

    @handsdown101 lol

  36. h.... ....

    Is it odd that I think his mad scientist/wolverine hair is very sexy?

  37. T.... L....

    RUFUS I LOVE YOU!

    TE AMO ~

    THERESA

  38. C.... ....

    @Forchuse Bravo Forchuse!

  39. o.... ....

    has'nt got the humour, or the volume to do a tribute. This is pure ego. It contributes nothing to art or judy.

  40. 2.... ....

    wonderful, wonderful!

  41. A.... ....

    "Saaaaaaaaaaannn Fraaannciscooo" es excelente! ^^ una gracia!

  42. T.... ....

    "a dig" means, in this context, an attempt to get back at somebody by insulting them in a direct or indirect manner.

  43. d.... ....

    he somehow reminds me of johnny depp in sweeney todd o.O

  44. G.... ....

    @markinthecity and @leopoldhoob. You don't like it, don't comment. The fact that you even took the time to find this video, watch it, then comment on it completely undermines anything you have to say that is negative towards Rufus. Take your narrow, contemptuous exposition elsewhere, you disdainful wastes of space.

  45. T.... D....

    Better than Liza... there... I said it.

  46. m.... ....

    What a stupid, boring, off-key, tone deaf, pompous creep. I would rather have an ice pick in my ear than his totally flat, nasal, weak, reedy voice.

  47. b.... ....

    'dig'! Ah now it makes sense to me! Thanks for clarification. I always thought he was saying dick too - lol. The whole DVD of this is a joy from start to finish.

  48. T.... T....

    Oh dear...

  49. o.... ....

    @Anavengertg Ha ha. That's SOOOO funny!

  50. o.... ....

    @binstence
    Wow, binstence, you are amazing! Some very interesting facts and opinions you have provided. I will check that out, thank you!

  51. o.... ....

    Awful.He has some okay moments, but frankly, his voice sounds whiny and this is an insult to Judy and all of her fans. Sure, everyone would want talent like Judy's and it's okay to sing a song of hers once, but to try to intimate her, and not to be even good at that? Insulting.

  52. o.... ....

    @CalifaJohn
    Aww ok. I have never heard the word "Dig" used in that manner. Thank you :)

  53. J.... F....

    @cbgbomfugrip2006

    He did not break my heart. He broke my eardrums and my hope that people are able to recognize real talent any more.

  54. J.... F....

    @octogirlpretty

    .... as a DIG, not a dick. It was a personal dig meaning a slight or a comment meant to ridicule Jeanette MacDonald a bit.

  55. M.... ....

    A very delicious thrill... Rufus! I love him.

  56. W.... E....

    He doesn't even know how Judy Garland actually made them laugh with the opening line. So he has to invent an angle and EXPLAIN IT! Terrible. Did he even see the movie "San Francisco" starring Jeannette McDonald to see if she actually sang in the ruins of the earthquake?

  57. c.... m....

    Es tan delicioso... Ya tenemos nuestro nuevo Frank.

  58. A.... H....

    He is Judy's reincarnation!! It's insane!!

  59. t.... ....

    fairies is a term even gay ppl use to refer to themselves! lay off. it's fine! :p x rufus ftw! x

  60. R.... M....

    He's awesome

  61. S.... C....

    Rufus. I love you.

  62. s.... ....

    I cant decide whether i like him or not. :S

  63. P.... H....

    nice try..but still..pathetic..judy would make so much fun of you on jack paar over this travesty

  64. s.... ....

    Been a fan for a few years. Absolutely love this performance. I also love his sense of style. He's awesome

  65. G.... R....

    Isnt he bringing the songs and memory of Judy Garland to many who have never heard of her

  66. G.... R....

    He's great isnt he Willie only found him myself this year

  67. L.... S....

    I saw him for the first time last night on a WTTW special and he CAPTIVATED me. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!

  68. t.... ....

    he says it cuz Judy said it.

  69. G.... ....

    He is so adorable

  70. p.... ....

    well said - this is super 5 *****stars

  71. R.... D....

    Wow! This sort of song really suits his voice. Amazing! :D

  72. c.... ....

    He must have Judy's soul in him.

  73. 5.... ....

    so wonderfull! his singing is breath taking!

  74. v.... ....

    Maravilloso! :D

  75. b.... ....

    I love Rufus here. He's just so Rufusey. And his hair!!! A-dor-a-ble!!!

  76. P.... ....

    He is great, like Judy!!!!

  77. g.... ....

    Love him but I'll stick to the original!! - he's WAAAYY out of his depth vocally

  78. o.... ....

    he's one of a kind.

    and i mean that in a (very)good way.

  79. o.... ....

    1:35
    I don't understand what he means
    "I would interpert this next line as a dick"
    What does he mean?

  80. P.... ....

    Dramatic and wonderful!

  81. E.... H....

    I love this man.

    I want to keep him at home so I can listen to him all the time, and also so I can run my hands through his hair.

    :P

  82. T.... ....

    Successfully might I add =)

  83. T.... ....

    He's trying to channel Judy Garland

  84. f.... ....

    He actually reincarnates Judy... and I don't think you girls can have him. lol

  85. t.... ....

    so wonderfull! his singing is breath taking! great job!!!!!

  86. I.... ....

    it sounds different on the cd... why?

  87. o.... ....

    I only have the album,not the DVD.I like the album better,the people seem more..ALIVE! :)

  88. S.... M....

    fukin amazing!!!!!!!!

  89. S.... ....

    Yeah. "Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! does Judy! Judy! Judy!"

  90. p.... ....

    o right. i was actually thinking of judy concerts ive seen on dvd, eg. at the london palladium....wasnt thinking of an album. but cool to know, thanks!

  91. g.... ....

    It's like that on the album, but this show was a different day, so maybe you'd like the album more. Plus, depending on which version of the Judy album you've heard, you might have been hearing the faux audience included to pep things up for the record, it has since been removed.

  92. S.... ....

    Rufus is so talented!

    Thumbs up!

  93. E.... S....

    Amazing performance. Love him.

  94. p.... ....

    one LITTLE thing that would have made this whole show better, would be if the audience knew all the songs...you know how everyone used to cheer wildly when judy did the first line of sanfansisco: they got so excited cus they loved that song? well i miss that here. but its still a great performance. ok how long is this comment