Sweetie I am a man 65 yrs old lost a wife to cancer two years ago a wife who I wooed with this song 16 years before. I have heard Freddy Neil / Steve Goodman loved the penny whistle / and done by a fiddle on The move The Bounty . Tonight I took the liberty's to play along On my Old mandolin a Bowel back Larson Mouer 1900 era man do and on vocals. Girl thank you as this was the best I had ever done this tune Wow wish you were my neighbor.
Bob Dylan and Joan Biaz 1976 version is absolutely heartbreaking to know how love can come and go without the slightest regret. I hope you and I can someday find a boat to row
I will be 70 in about 3 weeks I was married for 28 years,; divorced for 9 and 1/2 years, and I'm still looking for somebody that I can row with. If you get a chance, listen to the new Billy Joel song, 'Turn the Lights back On'.
This was placed at my twin sister's funeral two years ago today. Such an incredible song, to my sister may you rest in eternal sleep until we meet again love always your twin brother xxx
@@evaamador939 Sorry for your loss of your younger sister,I lost my wife almost 2 years ago now so It's just me and my cat at home right now, yes the Water is wide is a great tune.
Thanks for posting ...so sweet a song ... almost about my mom and dad - neither knew how to swim - but they paid thousands of dollars to install an awesome swimming pool for the family who visit- daughters, son, and many of their children. Now they are no longer together, mom is in alzheimers home and dad is not there. I pray that our God will reunite them again soon- as He promise - when His kingdom is restored on earth. .... luv to all... more recent update- my dad just died last week, but there is MUCH hope we will see him again.... John 5:25-28
I bought all her albums whne they were first released and have followed her forever. My musical taste runs from JS Bach through the Stones to Metallica but I rate this as my favourite song of all time. I have literally played it thousands of times and have yet to tire of it . Garth Hudon's accordian and the harmonies by James Taylor and Kenny Edwards - Simply sublime!
Alan: I've listened to Karla, J. D. and James T. singing this forever it seems. Karla got the shaft because Linda Ronstadt got more promotion. I saw Karla live a few years ago: Awesome, but she appeared a bit bitter about it all.............
@@mathmusic1490 One of many examples of how the fat cats of the industry created and also destroyed careers - very sad. I think the worst example is that of Badfinger. If you ar not aware of their story , Google it - it's absolutely tragic -and they were such talented guys . I still listen to Karla often .
Yes! I rediscovered this song version last night and wondered where have you been small these years! When it was first released I was unaware of its background or who the other musicians were. I even thought Karla was the composer. Like so many of you have said, this is the most beautiful song ever ... So deeply touching.
It's one of those songs that grabs your heart and tears it in two. Truly wonderful reditioning of a beautiful song. The swapping of the second and third verses seems to give it greater poiniency.
The following is a quote by Denzel Washington, “ Memories remind us that nothing lasts forever. You can be sad one day and happy the next day; What matters is that you live life to its fullest Don’t count your days...make your days count.” “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 Blessings to you and your family. Sistah Ann
Crying is just another part of being human, I sung this song recently at my dear sister's wake "funeral that is" for those of you that are not Scots or Irish The word beautiful is not beautiful enough to describe how beautiful this traditional 16th. Scottish song is. Cry away the heartaches....for it's good for you Least that's what I believe Take Care everyone...
What a gem. I just dug out my old vinyl copy of her album, Restless Nights (pictured in the video) to play it again. Karla Bonoff was one of those great unsung songwriters. She wrote the masterpiece "Lose Again", recorded by Linda Ronstadt.
we learned this song in my elementary music class 17 years ago. this is when i fell in love with music and songwriting. so grateful for my music teacher at the time, mrs. reeder... wherever you may be, thank you for blessing us kids with the gift of music ❤
This song overwhelms me with beauty, sweetness and tenderness. And above all, Karla's voice and James' amazing harmony, followed by JD with them hitting that dissonant "Faithless Love" note (a C#). Oh my so gorgeous. I love that E string tuned down to a D. So rich. And it has that exceptionally sweet and simple Scottish melody, like so many other English and Irish folk melodies.
I came here because my mother and me used to sing this as a kid every night before bed together always thought she came up with it. Really truly my best memories with her ❤️
i've heard probably 20 different versions of this song, as it's one of my favorites for it's simplicity and poignant lyrics. one of my favorite artists of all time, eva cassidy does it very well. and yet... this is easily the best version i've ever heard. i'd never heard of karla bonoff before finding this arrangement. certainly james taylor's part adds to it, but karla seems to connect the tune to the depth of the lyrics better than anyone else i've heard. i'm quite glad i found it.
Such a minimalist folk song, such simplistic lyrics, almost nothing to it, hard to believe that it's even survived. But so dreamy, such rich chord changes, somehow it has a grip on us.
This is by far the best version of this song. I have listened to Charlotte Church and to Enya and no one does it as great as Karla Bonoff. Just beautiful!!
You need to hear Eva Cassidy's version, for everything she sang became hers. For example. Sting wrote and recorded Fields of Gold, but when he heard Eva Cassidy sing Fields of Gold, all he could say was, 'this is HER song'
James Taylor's harmony adds exquisite beauty to an already beautiful lead vocal by Karla Bonoff, sung to simple but haunting guitar accompaniment. What a lovely, lovely rendition of a sweet, melancholy old ballad.
I saw Karla last night. 🤣I was so stoked!! My first time. I’ve always been too poor to go but I just said the heck with my debt and I went. She was great. She had Nina Gerger as her accompaniment. They were both great. Her voice still sounds terrific. She deserves to be more recognized for all her accomplished music. This song her version, should have been used in the movie “The River Wild”. And she autographed my CD I bought of hers. She sang for two hours along with Nina performing too. Just grand!!!
This is incredible. JD Souther background vocals, James Taylor background vocals & Garth Hudson (The Band) accordion. I loved Karla Bonoff way back when, but no one I knew was listening to her. That these guys supported her says a lot about what they thought about her talent. Thanks akira18.
Today is my 18th birthday, I have one specific memory of my mother singing this song to me. For the longest time i had just completely forgotten it, but a few years ago the memory came back, and I was searching for the song I could vaguely remember the tune of and the only lyric I could think of was "love is gentle and love is kind." hearing it again for the first time made me cry. Its a beautiful song and it will always remind me off how much I love my mom. Im going to ask her about the first time she heard it later today because in the last 4 years of remembering it i havent thought to ask.
I've heard most of the great folk and even classical sopranos do this and a few good male vocalists too. None of them come anywhere near the pathos that Karla brings to this beautiful song. It's quite an achievement to put down the definitive version of such a much-recorded tune.
Pete Seeger is the accordion player on this track. Plus James Taylor on guitar and background vocals. All of these incredible people, all being very humble and keeping it simple, quiet, clear, touching, making room for the heartfelt vocal by Karla B. Nearly 3 million views says they did something special. This is in my top 5 all-time single tracks. Heard Karla play it live a few years ago in Des Moines, and she still completely embodies this beautiful song.
Sweet reminder... I listened to Karla's version in the early 80's...my husband transposed it, accordian and all, to be played during our wedding ceremony. We are no longer together, but there will always be this sweet thread of music between us. Thank you for posting!
(This is 15 years after Akira's original posting, but I see folks still reacting ("makes me cry every time"). I continue to search for singer-songwriters that deliver what Karla has done since ?? 1975 ?? But I can plug in her albums and take week-long drives and this song begs me to pull over and think of the work to create such a majestic experience. Thanks, Kenny, JD and James, and I'm glad folks are also commenting on Garth's most beautiful accordian work.
Thanks so much for posting this. In this era of over-the-top, American Idol style singing, it's refreshing to hear a vocal that is genuine and free of affectation. I had the pleasure of seeing Karla Bonoff live when she was touring as an opening act in support of her first album in the late '70s. She's long been a favorite of mine and this particular rendition of this old traditional folk song has always made me misty eyed.
So right! You hit on exactly the reason I love this woman so. Just pure, simple, beautiful singing with no tricks or unnecessary embellishment. This song and her voice doesn’t need it.
Mr Garth Hudson doing what only he can do with an improvisational accordion solo! As Robbie Robertson said of Hudson... If i want something in music no other person in the world can give me ... I go to Garth ! One of these days the true extent of Garth Hudson's gifts will be told to the whole planet . I suspect they will run out of superlatives ! The most sublimely brilliant musician of the rock era .
When I was a little girl my cat Buffy crossed over the Sanibel River. I was looking for her everywhere I went outside and there she was on the other side of the River Just staring at me. I looked everywhere..I couldn't figure out how to cross over ..then I found a small piece of wood. I went over and got her. I know she's safe with my Mom in heaven and Adam. .Thank you Father for your blessings.
I had forgotten about this song and how beautiful it is. Carlas version is by far the best I've ever hear makes me want to go and buy the album just to have it to play while I am in the shop
I have never heard of this woman until this post. Amazing. Beautiful singer, composer and woman. She sings this one as good as it can be sung. Had I known about her years ago I would have followed her singing to this day.
Karla Bonoff-great songwriter, beautiful voice, this is one of my favorites, hope to row in that boat with my love!!! Today life is good! Thank you, Karla, for writing such a wonderful song! mphsgrneyes...Robin
Karla wrote and sings some of my favorite songs. Her version of the Water is Wide is magical and touches us deep in our souls. I became a Karla fan when I noticed the songwriter of Someone To Lay Down Beside Me had her own great version on her own album in the late 1970s. Since then I’ve gotten and enjoyed all her albums including the 2 she did with Bryndle 15-20 years ago. I’ve somehow never seen her live but will fix that this December. It’s her holiday show, her only appearance semi-near this year. I hope she also plays some of her big songs …and of course, this one.
This song's been done by many over the years but, NOBODY does it better than Karla Bonoff. Everything she does is MAGIC. Too many years she was overlooked being the songwriter of hits for Linda Rondstadt (among others) to make popular and take accolades for. It is way past time for everyone to get turned on to Karla. I had the pleasure of seeing her. If you have the chance GO!!! I have everything she has done over her career. Everything she does is amazing!! THANKS FOR THE POSTING! Loved it!
This is a beautiful song, but if you come here after watching Pure Love, maybe you cry. I dont know why, but i've listened to this song everyday since i watched the movie, and still, i cried :)
서정적인 발라드 곡으로 어쿠스틱의 울림과 맑은 음색이 잔잔이 퍼지면서 소리 없이 가슴속에 내려앉아 옛 향수에 젖어봅니다. The water is wide는 미국의 싱어송라이터 칼라 보노프(Karla Bonoff)가 1979년 9월에 발표한 두 번째 앨범(Restless Nights)에 수록곡으로 1991년 미국 ABS 드라마 (Thirtysomething)에 삽입되었고, 국내에서는 1992년 홍승연 극본의 SBS 드라마 '두려움 없는 사랑'에 삽입되면서 사랑을 받은 노래죠. 이 노래는 1600년경의 스코틀랜드 민속 음악 [O waly, waly]에서 파생된 것으로 이 곡의 제목은 이외에도 [Jamie Douglas, when Cockleshells Turn Silver Bells] 등으로 불렸고, 이 외도 다른 버전이 있어요. 세실 샵[Cecil sharp]이 1906년 발간한 민속 음악 모음집 [Folk songs from Somerset]에는 [Child ballad 204, Jamie Douglas]로 되어 있죠. 세실의 시작으로 포크 음악의 부흥이 일었고 이 곡도 미국의 민속 음악을 전파하던 피트 시가(Pete Seeger)에 의해 대중적인 인기를 얻었습니다 The water is wide Karla Bonoff *The water is wide I can't cross over 바다가 너무 넓어 건널 수가 없어요 And neither have the wings to fly 난 날 수 있는 날개도 없는걸요 Give me a boat that can carry two 배를 주세요 두사람이 탈 수 있는 And both shall row, my love and I 우리 둘이 저어 갈게요, 내 사랑과 내가 Oh, love is gentle and love is kind 사랑은 부드럽고, 사랑은 다정하죠 The sweetest flower when first it's new 처음 꽃피울 때는 가장 향기로운 꽃이지만 But love grows old and waxes cold 사랑도 나이가 들고 차갑게 식어버리다가 and fades away like morning dew 아침 이슬처럼 사라져 버리네요 There is a ship and she sails to sea 바다로 흘러가는 배가 하나 있네요 She's loaded deep as deep can be 짐을 가득 실었지만 But not as deep as the love I'm in 당신에게 빠진 내 사랑만큼 가득하진 않아요 I know not how I sink or swim 내 사랑이 가라앉을 지 헤쳐나갈지는 나도 모르겠네요 @KJGY Pusan, Korea Sang Hoon (Peter Damiano) Lee
I didn't need a movie to love Karla's version of this song, it's a traditional song and I bought the lp when it came out , this version ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS EVER !!!!!
I hadn't this on on vinyl when it first came out there's not a bad song on this entire album. This woman is so underrated.her musical talent in songwriting vocals lyrics and as a musician are off the charts
I revisit his song by Karla every year. It still gives me hope and reminds me that love is an endless way to a happy life. And I'm very happy that people that have responded here let it touch their hearts. Only her voice can carry that melody right through my soul.
The most beautiful song about being abandoned by a lover. Yet the need and the still living hope for a boat for two, working together. When you stand by a rural lake in Ireland in the late night summer in the dusk slowly falling into sunset and hear the pipes across the water, this is the song.
Beautiful version. James on guitar and J.D Souther and James on harmony. .Hard song to beat.. We love doing this one for our own joy. Could pick out James guitar anywhere :) but the harmonies were what made this song.. underrated .. thanks to all 3 performers.. JL
To my hubby, I dedicate This song for you. U are my water, u are my boat u are my sea and u are my sky. I love you to the moon and back. Til the day we get gray. ❤ U are my everything.
I just heard Carrickfergus on Boardwalk Empire, and it reminded me of this song. Restless Nights was a special discovery for me in my freshman year of college and it quicky became a favorite. I'd forgotten how good it is. Thanks for posting.
Karla Bonoff has The Best version of this song. Interesting reading comments....this old Scottish Folk tune is in a Korean movie and touches the hearts of all who hear it. Some music is timeless and knows no boundaries. I'm listening because I was talking to friends on FB about the song so came to listen. Lovely isn't it?
After recording this song with her, James Taylor did his own version years later (also on you tube) and he puts his own magic into it. Wonderful song and even more talented people singing it. BTW, the harmony at the end that makes your knees weak is courtesy of J D Souther.
This song was the first song I learned in choir, in the 7th grade. At 12 yrs old, not having understood the words, only playfully sang. I'm 36yo now, and having two loves walk out of my life, but still immensely caring for them, brings me to tears when I now have heard this for the first time in 24yrs. Beautiful song and wonderfully sung; and thank you Karen Nathman, for introducing this song to me.
From “Brother’s Music Hall” in Birmingham, Alabama in 1977 to today on the Serengeti Plains (how cool is that) I am touched by this unsung Icon. Sharing you with as many cultures as I can! ❤️🇹🇿
Sweetie I am a man 65 yrs old lost a wife to cancer two years ago a wife who I wooed with this song 16 years before. I have heard Freddy Neil / Steve Goodman loved the penny whistle / and done by a fiddle on The move The Bounty . Tonight I took the liberty's to play along On my Old mandolin a Bowel back Larson Mouer 1900 era man do and on vocals. Girl thank you as this was the best I had ever done this tune Wow wish you were my neighbor.
Judith Durham is better.
Based and realpilled
What a beautiful and lovely comment to this talented artist. I just found her tonight July 2024 & I'm already a fan. ❤
Goddammit, i can’t see my screen ATM. 1st time i’ve heard this song.
My condolences on your loss
Had this song sung at my wedding in 95. She’s gone now but it still makes me cry. Thank you miss.
I'm so sorry for your loss of your wife.
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Me too in 1992. My brother and his wife sang it. So beautiful
This version makes me cry everytime. Yes, I'm sixty-eight years old and still looking for somebody that will row with me.
Bob Dylan and Joan Biaz 1976 version is absolutely heartbreaking to know how love can come and go without the slightest regret. I hope you and I can someday find a boat to row
I will be 70 in about 3 weeks I was married for 28 years,; divorced for 9 and 1/2 years, and I'm still looking for somebody that I can row with. If you get a chance, listen to the new Billy Joel song, 'Turn the Lights back On'.
This was placed at my twin sister's funeral two years ago today. Such an incredible song, to my sister may you rest in eternal sleep until we meet again love always your twin brother xxx
sad
I played this at my wife's funeral also
🕊️♥️
So sorry for your loss. I lost my little sister on 10/4/22. This is a beautiful song.
@@evaamador939 Sorry for your loss of your younger sister,I lost my wife almost 2 years ago now so It's just me and my cat at home right now, yes the Water is wide is a great tune.
Came here after watching Pure Love and I'm still crying :') such a beautiful song.
me too :'(
The movie is great
me too😭😭
同感😭😭😭
same here 😭😭😭
Thanks for posting ...so sweet a song ... almost about my mom and dad - neither knew how to swim - but they paid thousands of dollars to install an awesome swimming pool for the family who visit- daughters, son, and many of their children. Now they are no longer together, mom is in alzheimers home and dad is not there. I pray that our God will reunite them again soon- as He promise - when His kingdom is restored on earth. .... luv to all... more recent update- my dad just died last week, but there is MUCH hope we will see him again.... John 5:25-28
You had a wonderful family growing up thanks to your parents. You wrote a lovely tribute to them ❤
I bought all her albums whne they were first released and have followed her forever. My musical taste runs from JS Bach through the Stones to Metallica but I rate this as my favourite song of all time. I have literally played it thousands of times and have yet to tire of it . Garth Hudon's accordian and the harmonies by James Taylor and Kenny Edwards - Simply sublime!
I agree! Sublime... IMO, the melody itself hath no equal.
Do red
RIP Kenny Edwards 😥
Alan: I've listened to Karla, J. D. and James T. singing this forever it seems. Karla got the shaft because Linda Ronstadt got more promotion. I saw Karla live a few years ago: Awesome, but she appeared a bit bitter about it all.............
@@mathmusic1490 One of many examples of how the fat cats of the industry created and also destroyed careers - very sad. I think the worst example is that of Badfinger. If you ar not aware of their story , Google it - it's absolutely tragic -and they were such talented guys . I still listen to Karla often .
There's the David, the Mona Lisa, Shakespeare... and Karla Bonoff singing this song. Exquisite.
子供の頃、姫路に映画を見に行ったときに必ず流れてたCMの曲…。懐かしすぎて泣けてきます。
I always come back to Karla's music. She melts my heart every time I hear her sing.
So beautiful and sincerely inspirational
I agree with you.
One of the most underrated and beautiful recordings ever! So happy I found this back then . It has been in my heart and mind since then.
Yes! I rediscovered this song version last night and wondered where have you been small these years! When it was first released I was unaware of its background or who the other musicians were. I even thought Karla was the composer. Like so many of you have said, this is the most beautiful song ever ... So deeply touching.
When James Taylor and J. D. Souther come in on the harmony, I always get goosebumps. The whole song is so beautiful in its simplicity.
You are exactly right!!!
The first time I ever heard this was on an episode of thirtysomething. J.D. Souther guest starred in several episodes too.
Simplicity is a perfect word! Powerful yet soothing.
@@jodiefinney5072 I remember that thirtysomething episode, too. I think it cemented our feeling about the song.
A agree .. I get goosebumps too when I hear it.
I had the pleasure of singing this song during a recital years ago. it's always been a favorite.
unforgettable brought me here!! never thought that even just listening to this song will make me cry like a baby!!
It's one of those songs that grabs your heart and tears it in two.
Truly wonderful reditioning of a beautiful song. The swapping of the second and third verses seems to give it greater poiniency.
The Glastonbury Ferryman
same here! huhu/...
Just bought me here too!
Karla's voice is pure and comes straight from the heart. She inspired me to sing and play my own arrangement with guitar. I love this song.
Judy, I had the same experience. My wife loved this song, and so I recorded an arrangement for her on vocals and piano.
A agree Judy.. just watched your version. .very well done!! We are working on doing this soon.
I agre with you.
This is such a beautiful song, and I’m so glad I’m going to preform it with my group at school in May.
This is a beautiful recording, I used to sing this to my beloved, it always made her cry, and now I cry.
The following is a quote by Denzel Washington,
“ Memories remind us that nothing lasts forever. You can be sad one day and happy the next day;
What matters is that you live life to its fullest
Don’t count your days...make your days count.”
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5
Blessings to you and your family. Sistah Ann
Crying is just another part of being human, I sung this song recently at my dear sister's wake "funeral that is" for those of you that are not Scots or Irish The word beautiful is not beautiful enough to describe how beautiful this traditional 16th. Scottish song is. Cry away the heartaches....for it's good for you Least that's what I believe Take Care everyone...
We must cry away the heartache so we don't drown 💔
Blessings to all beautiful sisters...gone but never forgotten ( dearest Julia r.i.p )
What a gem. I just dug out my old vinyl copy of her album, Restless Nights (pictured in the video) to play it again. Karla Bonoff was one of those great unsung songwriters. She wrote the masterpiece "Lose Again", recorded by Linda Ronstadt.
Karla Bonoff also wrote "Someone to Lay Down Beside Me," which Linda Ronstadt also sang quite beautifully.
we learned this song in my elementary music class 17 years ago. this is when i fell in love with music and songwriting. so grateful for my music teacher at the time, mrs. reeder... wherever you may be, thank you for blessing us kids with the gift of music ❤
this is - beyond a doubt - the most beautiful version of this song ever!
This song overwhelms me with beauty, sweetness and tenderness. And above all, Karla's voice and James' amazing harmony, followed by JD with them hitting that dissonant "Faithless Love" note (a C#). Oh my so gorgeous. I love that E string tuned down to a D. So rich. And it has that exceptionally sweet and simple Scottish melody, like so many other English and Irish folk melodies.
The original of this song exists hundreds of years ago
It's a god-given song
I came here because my mother and me used to sing this as a kid every night before bed together always thought she came up with it. Really truly my best memories with her ❤️
i've heard probably 20 different versions of this song, as it's one of my favorites for it's simplicity and poignant lyrics. one of my favorite artists of all time, eva cassidy does it very well. and yet...
this is easily the best version i've ever heard. i'd never heard of karla bonoff before finding this arrangement. certainly james taylor's part adds to it, but karla seems to connect the tune to the depth of the lyrics better than anyone else i've heard. i'm quite glad i found it.
You see The Indigo Girls at Lilith Fair version?
You should listen to this
ruclips.net/video/QrM5iXZQb5A/видео.html
It's really hard to top anything Eva Cassidy does. But I agree, this version even tops Eva Cassidy's.
Such a minimalist folk song, such simplistic lyrics, almost nothing to it, hard to believe that it's even survived. But so dreamy, such rich chord changes, somehow it has a grip on us.
やっと見つけた。
出会うまでに20年かかった。
パパがまだ生きてた時にCMで流れてたのを覚えててさ。
長かったな。
そのCMをよく覚えている。その時僕は日本の徳島大学に勤めていて、初めてその歌を聞いた。昨日、あるNetflixのシリーズでもう一度その歌を聞いた。
2:25 @@juliotanomaru990
I love her voice...
I don't think that will ever fade.
The original of this song exists hundreds of years ago
It's a god-given song
And I hope... and expect, people will still be listening to Karla's rendition of this song hundreds of years from now...
Best accordion solo...it just rolls with intention and finds that soft spot in my heart.
So simple, so genuinely touching.James' and J.D. Southers' harmonies are the icing on a beautiful, beautiful cake.
Love love JD and James....I pray to see them with Karla before I cross over the water🌊
this is the saddest and sweetest song ever. lots of emotion when listening to this song.
This is by far the best version of this song. I have listened to Charlotte Church and to Enya and no one does it as great as Karla Bonoff. Just beautiful!!
You need to hear Eva Cassidy's version, for everything she sang became hers. For example. Sting wrote and recorded Fields of Gold, but when he heard Eva Cassidy sing Fields of Gold, all he could say was, 'this is HER song'
I love Eva too but Karla’s version is still the best imo
I agree! It’s beautiful! Love her! ❤️
James Taylor's harmony adds exquisite beauty to an already beautiful lead vocal by Karla Bonoff, sung to simple but haunting guitar accompaniment. What a lovely, lovely rendition of a sweet, melancholy old ballad.
I saw Karla last night. 🤣I was so stoked!! My first time. I’ve always been too poor to go but I just said the heck with my debt and I went. She was great. She had Nina Gerger as her accompaniment. They were both great.
Her voice still sounds terrific.
She deserves to be more recognized for all her accomplished music.
This song her version, should have been used in the movie “The River Wild”.
And she autographed my CD I bought of hers.
She sang for two hours along with Nina performing too.
Just grand!!!
Good to know. I have had a crush on her for forty years.
@@MarkJohnson-zy4fd I saw her 5 months ago..still has a wonderful voice and good sense of humor, too.
Garth Hudson, James Taylor, Don Henley… a stellar lineup of musicians backing Karla Bonoff on this track. A sublime moment in popular music.
Thanks for informing me of Garth Hudson, James Taylor, and Don Henley. Exquisite song.
Didn’t know Don Henley was on there too!
This is just so beautiful. May it please someone today.
シンプルで虚飾のない歌声、だけどしっとりと胸にしみいる抒情、最高です。JTのハモリも絶品ですね。心が洗われる名曲。
This is incredible. JD Souther background vocals, James Taylor background vocals & Garth Hudson (The Band) accordion. I loved Karla Bonoff way back when, but no one I knew was listening to her. That these guys supported her says a lot about what they thought about her talent. Thanks akira18.
so true.. great song Kimberly
I have loved her since I was 14. 64 now. Always go back to her.❤️❤️
is it? that why the sound is so rich.
Today is my 18th birthday, I have one specific memory of my mother singing this song to me. For the longest time i had just completely forgotten it, but a few years ago the memory came back, and I was searching for the song I could vaguely remember the tune of and the only lyric I could think of was "love is gentle and love is kind." hearing it again for the first time made me cry. Its a beautiful song and it will always remind me off how much I love my mom. Im going to ask her about the first time she heard it later today because in the last 4 years of remembering it i havent thought to ask.
I've heard most of the great folk and even classical sopranos do this and a few good male vocalists too. None of them come anywhere near the pathos that Karla brings to this beautiful song. It's quite an achievement to put down the definitive version of such a much-recorded tune.
agree...heard loads of covers too...noone touches this version
@@uhuhyup5328 Heard her sing this live in a small venue in Oregon a couple years ago. The audience was in tears.
And backing vocals by J.D. Souther and James Taylor.
Well-put. It's a very genuine and moving performance, without pretense or excess--just raw emotion.
Agree 100%. One of my favorite LP's/CD's of all time. Her voice penetrates to my soul, in a good way.
What a beautiful interpretation of this traditional song.... Hauntingly beautiful.
Pete Seeger is the accordion player on this track. Plus James Taylor on guitar and background vocals. All of these incredible people, all being very humble and keeping it simple, quiet, clear, touching, making room for the heartfelt vocal by Karla B. Nearly 3 million views says they did something special. This is in my top 5 all-time single tracks. Heard Karla play it live a few years ago in Des Moines, and she still completely embodies this beautiful song.
correction - accordion is Garth Hudson. Pete never played accordion, as far as I know
I love this version. Karla's voice is so pure- with such a sad warm tone. I have all of her cd's- I wish she would record more.
Sweet reminder... I listened to Karla's version in the early 80's...my husband transposed it, accordian and all, to be played during our wedding ceremony. We are no longer together, but there will always be this sweet thread of music between us. Thank you for posting!
Beautiful, it is soft, sweet and hunting, thanks for these moments of peace thinging of my loss of my wife two years ago
Karla has always owned this song...such a sweet unaffected voice...
(This is 15 years after Akira's original posting, but I see folks still reacting ("makes me cry every time"). I continue to search for singer-songwriters that deliver what Karla has done since ?? 1975 ?? But I can plug in her albums and take week-long drives and this song begs me to pull over and think of the work to create such a majestic experience. Thanks, Kenny, JD and James, and I'm glad folks are also commenting on Garth's most beautiful accordian work.
I've never heard of her and I don't know why, I really look forward to finding more music by her, this version of the water is wide is terrific!
自分は、この歌が世界で一番好きな歌です。特に、Karla Bonoffが歌うこの歌がお気に入りです。とても透明感があり、神々しいです。昔のこころがまだ清らかだったころの自分の世界（過去）を思い出せてくれる素晴らしい歌です。出来れば、自分のお通夜やお葬式で流したい歌の一つです。
Thanks so much for posting this. In this era of over-the-top, American Idol style singing, it's refreshing to hear a vocal that is genuine and free of affectation. I had the pleasure of seeing Karla Bonoff live when she was touring as an opening act in support of her first album in the late '70s. She's long been a favorite of mine and this particular rendition of this old traditional folk song has always made me misty eyed.
So right! You hit on exactly the reason I love this woman so. Just pure, simple, beautiful singing with no tricks or unnecessary embellishment. This song and her voice doesn’t need it.
잔잔하게 감미롭고 부드러운노래 이야기를 듣는 기분이 드네요
이 노래를 들으니 행복합니다😍😍😍
2019??
This song still make me cry :")
October 11th 2019
No it's song...
Mr Garth Hudson doing what only he can do with an improvisational accordion solo! As Robbie Robertson said of Hudson... If i want something in music no other person in the world can give me ... I go to Garth ! One of these days the true extent of Garth Hudson's gifts will be told to the whole planet . I suspect they will run out of superlatives ! The most sublimely brilliant musician of the rock era .
This is great. Not only does James sound great singing, but his guitar playing on this is unbelievable. Great complement to Karla's own sounds.
There never was better steel guitar picking.
this is the best version i have ever heard of this song.
theID2 I prefer the version by Gerard Way
Very nice version. But the best, in my opinion, is by Fred Neil. Haunting
Most of her songs make me cry..... she really feels them
James Taylor version is brilliant
yes, always has been.
Garth Hudson's accordion is absolutely gorgeous!..
When I was a little girl my cat Buffy crossed over the Sanibel River. I was looking for her everywhere I went outside and there she was on the other side of the River Just staring at me. I looked everywhere..I couldn't figure out how to cross over ..then I found a small piece of wood. I went over and got her. I know she's safe with my Mom in heaven and Adam. .Thank you Father for your blessings.
ＣＭでも多くのアーテイストが歌ってますね。
ですが、やはりこれはこのカーラボノフがサイコーです。
彼女の声、ジェイムステイラーのギターにハーモニー。
これ以上勝るものはなし。この曲を教えてくれた萩原健太氏に感謝しております。
このアルバムは５枚購入していて、聴いてほしいと思う人にプレゼントしてます。
One of the most beautiful pieces ever written
2021 Here to thank
Karla Bonoff.....
karla B
I had forgotten about this song and how beautiful it is. Carlas version is by far the best I've ever hear makes me want to go and buy the album just to have it to play while I am in the shop
28년전 이맘때가 생각나네요..
SBS드라마 두려움없는 사랑..
I have never heard of this woman until this post. Amazing. Beautiful singer, composer and woman. She sings this one as good as it can be sung. Had I known about her years ago I would have followed her singing to this day.
Karla Bonoff-great songwriter, beautiful voice, this is one of my favorites, hope to row in that boat with my love!!! Today life is good! Thank you, Karla, for writing such a wonderful song! mphsgrneyes...Robin
Karla wrote and sings some of my favorite songs. Her version of the Water is Wide is magical and touches us deep in our souls.
I became a Karla fan when I noticed the songwriter of Someone To Lay Down Beside Me had her own great version on her own album in the late 1970s. Since then I’ve gotten and enjoyed all her albums including the 2 she did with Bryndle 15-20 years ago. I’ve somehow never seen her live but will fix that this December. It’s her holiday show, her only appearance semi-near this year. I hope she also plays some of her big songs …and of course, this one.
This song's been done by many over the years but, NOBODY does it better than Karla Bonoff. Everything she does is MAGIC. Too many years she was overlooked being the songwriter of hits for Linda Rondstadt (among others) to make popular and take accolades for. It is way past time for everyone to get turned on to Karla.
I had the pleasure of seeing her. If you have the chance GO!!! I have everything she has done over her career. Everything she does is amazing!! THANKS FOR THE POSTING! Loved it!
Hey are you there 😢 ?
This is a beautiful song, but if you come here after watching Pure Love, maybe you cry. I dont know why, but i've listened to this song everyday since i watched the movie, and still, i cried :)
me too,i do'nt know why
me too, hahaha dont know why :D
movie apa itu?
Risma DeoQmanna film korea.. sad ending. aku nyari lagu ini pun setelah nonton film unforgettable
Yes, me too. :))
We don't need to know why, because it's our felling.
Beautiful. the harmony gives me chills.
서정적인 발라드 곡으로 어쿠스틱의 울림과 맑은 음색이 잔잔이 퍼지면서 소리 없이 가슴속에 내려앉아 옛 향수에 젖어봅니다.
The water is wide는 미국의 싱어송라이터 칼라 보노프(Karla Bonoff)가 1979년 9월에 발표한 두 번째 앨범(Restless Nights)에 수록곡으로 1991년 미국 ABS 드라마 (Thirtysomething)에 삽입되었고, 국내에서는 1992년 홍승연 극본의 SBS 드라마 '두려움 없는 사랑'에 삽입되면서 사랑을 받은 노래죠.
이 노래는 1600년경의 스코틀랜드 민속 음악 [O waly, waly]에서 파생된 것으로 이 곡의 제목은 이외에도 [Jamie Douglas, when Cockleshells Turn Silver Bells] 등으로 불렸고, 이 외도 다른 버전이 있어요.
세실 샵[Cecil sharp]이 1906년 발간한 민속 음악 모음집 [Folk songs from Somerset]에는 [Child ballad 204, Jamie Douglas]로 되어 있죠.
세실의 시작으로 포크 음악의 부흥이 일었고 이 곡도 미국의 민속 음악을 전파하던 피트 시가(Pete Seeger)에 의해 대중적인 인기를 얻었습니다
The water is wide
Karla Bonoff
*The water is wide I can't cross over
바다가 너무 넓어 건널 수가 없어요
And neither have the wings to fly
난 날 수 있는 날개도 없는걸요
Give me a boat that can carry two
배를 주세요 두사람이 탈 수 있는
And both shall row, my love and I
우리 둘이 저어 갈게요, 내 사랑과 내가
Oh, love is gentle and love is kind
사랑은 부드럽고, 사랑은 다정하죠
The sweetest flower when first it's new
처음 꽃피울 때는 가장 향기로운 꽃이지만
But love grows old and waxes cold
사랑도 나이가 들고 차갑게 식어버리다가
and fades away like morning dew
아침 이슬처럼 사라져 버리네요
There is a ship and she sails to sea
바다로 흘러가는 배가 하나 있네요
She's loaded deep as deep can be
짐을 가득 실었지만
But not as deep as the love I'm in
당신에게 빠진 내 사랑만큼 가득하진 않아요
I know not how I sink or swim
내 사랑이 가라앉을 지 헤쳐나갈지는 나도 모르겠네요
@KJGY
Pusan, Korea
Sang Hoon (Peter Damiano) Lee
Breathtakingly beautiful and elegant. How can you compare this with today's so-called music? Ethereal and eternal.
Wow this is a wonderful version off this great song this version is new to me and so is this singer a great voice just great .
David Doyle, you'd LOVE her greatest hits. She wrote some songs made popular by other artists, and you will recognize them.
I will look out for them Susan thank you very much .
Thank you for that i will look out for it if not find i will order it .thank you again
Hard to go wrong with Karla's sweet voice, James Taylor on harmony and Garth Hudson (from the Band) on accordion playing a timeless tune..
Thanks so much!
I've been searching for years for a really great version of this song - finally found it - the best ever!
There's just nothing like singer/songwriters. The emotional and feeling are there. Karla rules that realm!!!!!
I didn't need a movie to love Karla's version of this song, it's a traditional song and I bought the lp when it came out , this version ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS EVER !!!!!
The movie unforgettable brought me here, and now i can't stop crying😭😭😭😭
Same
Guys same here 😭
And I'm not aware that the movie needs a lot of tissue, I watched the movie in the public place 😭. So embarrassing I cried 😭
I hadn't this on on vinyl when it first came out there's not a bad song on this entire album. This woman is so underrated.her musical talent in songwriting vocals lyrics and as a musician are off the charts
Absolutely breathtaking.
I revisit his song by Karla every year. It still gives me hope and reminds me that love is an endless way to a happy life. And I'm very happy that people that have responded here let it touch their hearts. Only her voice can carry that melody right through my soul.
Human carnal love is nothing compared to the amazing love of God almighty.
@@BrenB125
Gd is nothing until manifest through Us
The most beautiful song about being abandoned by a lover. Yet the need and the still living hope for a boat for two, working together. When you stand by a rural lake in Ireland in the late night summer in the dusk slowly falling into sunset and hear the pipes across the water, this is the song.
I love her voice
Beautiful version. James on guitar and J.D Souther and James on harmony. .Hard song to beat.. We love doing this one for our own joy. Could pick out James guitar anywhere :) but the harmonies were what made this song.. underrated .. thanks to all 3 performers.. JL
To my hubby, I dedicate This song for you. U are my water, u are my boat u are my sea and u are my sky. I love you to the moon and back. Til the day we get gray. ❤
U are my everything.
I just heard Carrickfergus on Boardwalk Empire, and it reminded me of this song. Restless Nights was a special discovery for me in my freshman year of college and it quicky became a favorite. I'd forgotten how good it is. Thanks for posting.
I love all the songs in this album.
I haven't listened to Karla in a long time--beautiful melancholy tune. Thanks Penny for sending it to me!
This is as good as it gets. Best version.
OMG this is the aweetest song I've ever heard! Love Karla Bonoff❤
Sorry guys that was a typo! # sweetest!❤
What a lovely song
Beautiful !
Karla Bonoff has The Best version of this song. Interesting reading comments....this old Scottish Folk tune is in a Korean movie and touches the hearts of all who hear it. Some music is timeless and knows no boundaries. I'm listening because I was talking to friends on FB about the song so came to listen. Lovely isn't it?
Every song on this CD is equally as beautiful. Although she didn’t write this song she has written many beautiful ones. She’s even better in person.
After recording this song with her, James Taylor did his own version years later (also on you tube) and he puts his own magic into it. Wonderful song and even more talented people singing it. BTW, the harmony at the end that makes your knees weak is courtesy of J D Souther.
This song was the first song I learned in choir, in the 7th grade. At 12 yrs old, not having understood the words, only playfully sang. I'm 36yo now, and having two loves walk out of my life, but still immensely caring for them, brings me to tears when I now have heard this for the first time in 24yrs. Beautiful song and wonderfully sung; and thank you Karen Nathman, for introducing this song to me.
Listening to this beautiful song really brought tears to my eyes.
깊어가는 이겨울밤 이노래와 함께하니 너무좋다~
I'm so glad you like her song!!
I like her songs for about 30 years((it reveal my age^^;)!!
Hi akira
All the best Akira and a Happy New Year!
What a great songwriter....unbelievable. Have been a Karla fan since the '70's.....timeless songs....
Very Beautiful, harmony is amazing. it touches me deep down.
From “Brother’s Music Hall” in Birmingham, Alabama in 1977 to today on the Serengeti Plains (how cool is that) I am touched by this unsung Icon. Sharing you with as many cultures as I can! ❤️🇹🇿
deep inside..
really touch my heart..
Soo Ok..
Gil Ja
Beom Sil
Gae Dok
San Dol.
bestfriends ever..
😢😢😢
Pure Love best ever..
best soundtrack..
This song make me relaxed.
I was impressed.
I also love this song.
this is a really beautiful song , this song reminds me of the movie pure love / unforgettable movie that made me cry...