Sarah McLachlan special

Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan has more than six studio albums to her credit. But this week, we give you five songs by the Canadian singing sensation that are a must. From collaborating with piano rock sensation, The Perishers to Bryan Adams and Cyndi Lauper to covering Joni Mitchell, this is Sarah McLachlan on her very best, live, unplugged and raw.

'Time After Time'
Sarah with Cyndi Lauper

The huge hit from Cyndi Pauper gets re-done again and this time its Sarah who rips away all the extra instruments and delivers a very different version of the original. But what makes it so special is that Cyndi makes an appearance on the vocals and both of these women sing it together, a rare cover story.
This particular version starts off with a sharp acoustic guitar and slowly drums and keyboards find their way, giving it a simple and truly effective musical structure. Romantic to the core, filled with an enduring love, this version brings a kind of subtle beauty that previous artists such as Inoj and Matchbox Twenty who covered the tune have failed to manage.

'Don't Let Go'
Sarah with Bryan Adams

Marking a collaborative effort with Canadian rocker Bryan Adams was a stroke of genius. 'Don't Let Go' is simply superb. It's got a very haunted-tripped out vibe to it. The tune is mellow and Bryan and Sarah play to that effect marvelously. One of the happier tunes from Sarah, it is just amazing as the two of them sing, "I can't believe this moments come /It's so incredible and we're alone/There's so much to be said and done/It's impossible not to be overcome /Will you forgive me if I feel this way/Cuz we just met tell me thats ok/".
And when the chorus hit, Sarah sings, "Don't let go", her vocals shine out as if echoing from a place far out.
Bryan Adams sounds rough, very sharp and in contrast, there are Sarah's husky vocals, and both of them blend together magically.

This is also one of the best collaborations Bryan Adams has ever done. Forget 'When You're Gone' with Melanie C. This is the tune that is what a duet should be, bring out vocals, souls and uniting them on a true blue melody.
Often critics have termed Sarah as "whiny" or "insipid" but hear this version to know what she really is. It's pure genius.