Leatha Eller: The Heavenly Light Is Shining On Me (1982)

Leatha Eller, mother of Lawrence and Vaughn Eller, sings and plays "The Heavenly Light Is Shining On Me" (or, as she calls it, "Way Up Yonder In the New Bright World). Shot by Alan Lomax and crew at Ms. Eller's home in Upper Hightower, Hiawassee, Georgia, September 1982. For more videos from the American Patchwork fieldwork and information about Alan Lomax and his collections, visit: research.cultur.... [03.19.17]