FYI: Griffith had a No.1 hit in Ireland, and owned a home in Dublin for a while. She also had Irish musicians in her earliest bands, and does at times sing with a bit of an Irish accent. Here's an interesting quote about her in the Irish Times: 'Particularly in terms of [Sandy] Denny's voice, which clearly moves Nanci Griffith at a core level. "Coming from Texas it was the first time I'd ever heard a voice like that," she says, gazing through her window at the Tennessee twilight, as if she could actually see all the way from here to Austin, Texas. "Of course I'd heard people like Odetta and Rosalie Sorrels, growing up, but it was the first time I'd heard someone from that tradition. It's like if you go back and listen to Dolores Keane with De Dannan there is something magical about that voice, like the soul, the spirit, driving through her body into yours. You can feel it. You can feel Sandy Denny's breath on your neck, even though she now is dead. That, to me, in the end, is the real magic of music. Folk music."'
Thanks guys for doing this one. Nanci was a incredible songwriter and story teller. While from Texas she did spend time in Ireland. I much appreciate you doing this.
I've wished for 30 plus years someone...a man, lover, sharer of good hearts and for the love of Nancy's music. Glad to see someone suggest her beautiful stories in music.
she was a Texan girl at heart (never lost her accent) but the Irish welcomed her with open arms, so to speak. she was very popular there, Scotland too I think. perhaps because she was such a good storyteller. and now she's gone. too soon 🥀🕊
Thank you for doing this Nanci Griffith song, I have been pestering many of the folks who do reactions because I felt she was getting a short shrift upon her passing. She has many wonderful songs and a lot of her concerts have been downloaded to youtube. I for one miss the hell out of her.
Check out Maura o’Connell. Irish singer. She actually did a Nanci Griffith tune,” Trouble in the Fields”, and in one version, recorded in the Transatlantic Sessions( probably in Scotland) Nanci sings backup.
Hey, SAD...I rewatched this again today thinking about Nanci and how much I loved her music. My maternal grandparents were both born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and till their death in the early 2000's they refused to return. I guess it was indeed a very hard life back in the day. My grandmother would say there was nothing in N.I. except misery. As usual you both handled the subject matter with extreme grace and the song with respect. Being of mixed decent ( dad's family from Mexico) and growing up in small town Texas you develop some tough skin especially when you're as white as I am with a very brown dad.
Thank you. Never heard this before. Lots of great songs. If these walls could speak, tecumseh valley and the transatlantic sessions version of her song "trouble in the fields" (she sings back up)
She was a folk singer from Texas. Would be country if not for her political perspective. Why did you think she called herself "a backseat driver from America"?
I think you've mistakenly assumed she was Irish. In fact she was from Texas. She did seem to have an affinity though with Ireland and the Irish people and also lived there for a while I understand.
Irish? Do a movie watch on the Commitments. Dublin soul, fookin deadly. Yes Cranberries, also U2, the Irish Rovers, Thin Lizzy, the Pogues... Not quite Canada but a good list.
I think Nancy was a Texan. And some if the images to me looked more Glasgow Scotland than Dublin. There wasn't any "Troubles" imagery in the video. But could be Dublin however I associate those huge tenements more towards Scotland.
There is no Ku Klux Klan in Chicago as far as I know....at least not very visible. Can't understand why she would pick Chicago as a reference there. Probably sick of referencing her Southern roots in this respect.
In the 1920s, Chicago had the largest Klan membership in the United States. Illinois and other midwestern states have infamous Klan histories. Racism isn’t just a southern problem.
Update: Can’t believe she’s from Texas! We never would have guessed!
Kinda hard to tell 😂🤪😜 especially when singing. She had a soft Texas accent when speaking. Google her... She just passed last month 🙏🏻😥
Well, she does say, "I am a backseat driver from America."
Listen to her talk. It’s pretty obvious.
I was also surprised she was from Texas. Born in Lubbock and moved to Austin. You can see this in her song "Love at the five and dime."
I was thinking the same. To me it sounds like she has a bit of Irish strain to her voice.
I cried when Nanci Griffith died. I felt like I knew her. She wrote so many wonderful songs.
RIP Nanci. It’s hard to believe we lost this sweet songbird just a couple of short weeks ago. She’ll be greatly missed
RIP
You wouldn't know it from her voice, but Nanci was a Texan, through and through.
We had no idea!
This is one of my favorite Nanci Griffith songs--her phrasing and cadences are so moving! Thank you for bringing us this great song.
It is hard to describe, but Nanci Griffith could channel emotions like few others.
i can never get through this one without tearing up. it's a hard song, my friends, because all too true.
FYI: Griffith had a No.1 hit in Ireland, and owned a home in Dublin for a while. She also had Irish musicians in her earliest bands, and does at times sing with a bit of an Irish accent. Here's an interesting quote about her in the Irish Times:
'Particularly in terms of [Sandy] Denny's voice, which clearly moves Nanci Griffith at a core level. "Coming from Texas it was the first time I'd ever heard a voice like that," she says, gazing through her window at the Tennessee twilight, as if she could actually see all the way from here to Austin, Texas. "Of course I'd heard people like Odetta and Rosalie Sorrels, growing up, but it was the first time I'd heard someone from that tradition. It's like if you go back and listen to Dolores Keane with De Dannan there is something magical about that voice, like the soul, the spirit, driving through her body into yours. You can feel it. You can feel Sandy Denny's breath on your neck, even though she now is dead. That, to me, in the end, is the real magic of music. Folk music."'
Good to hear of her awareness and appreciation of Sandy Denny who died tragically early in her career.
Still can’t believe she’s not Irish
@@SightAfterDark LOL. Music - it's complicated.
She was from Texas, but was very popular in Ireland.
Thanks guys for doing this one. Nanci was a incredible songwriter and story teller. While from Texas she did spend time in Ireland. I much appreciate you doing this.
Thanks so much Tim! We appreciate your support! Still can’t believe she’s not Irish, we were both so confident in that 😂
I've wished for 30 plus years someone...a man, lover, sharer of good hearts and for the love of Nancy's music. Glad to see someone suggest her beautiful stories in music.
she was a Texan girl at heart (never lost her accent) but the Irish welcomed her with open arms, so to speak. she was very popular there, Scotland too I think. perhaps because she was such a good storyteller. and now she's gone. too soon 🥀🕊
Thank you for doing this Nanci Griffith song, I have been pestering many of the folks who do reactions because I felt she was getting a short shrift upon her passing. She has many wonderful songs and a lot of her concerts have been downloaded to youtube. I for one miss the hell out of her.
Thanks for watching RIP Nanci
Check out Maura o’Connell. Irish singer. She actually did a Nanci Griffith tune,” Trouble in the Fields”, and in one version, recorded in the Transatlantic Sessions( probably in Scotland) Nanci sings backup.
I really like your reactions! New sub!
Sending you love from our family in Chicagoland 💚
Thanks for subbing! Shout out to Chicago!
She is a Texas girl. Listen to her wonderful song called Talk To Me While I'm Listening.
Really love the somg, I just noticed she passed away Friday, august 13th, - a few days back. RIP
"Listen to the radio" = Not Irish . "Leaving the Harbor " = maybe. "Drive in Movies and Dashboard Lights" = so Texas you could step in it.
A truly gifted singer/songwriter. I am still depressed that we will hear from her no more.
:(
I thimk she is from Austin Texas and Griffith is a Welsh name.
Im not much into country music but she was real special.
Yeah, Nanci gets a lot of plays on my folksy/rootsy list. Along with Gillian Welch.
Gillian Welch/David Rawlings are fantastic
@@malingor7042 they put on a nice show.
@@michaelkeefe8494 they do! I've seen them a few times
She’s from Texas
Great artist and so meaningful !
Indeed!
Hey, SAD...I rewatched this again today thinking about Nanci and how much I loved her music.
My maternal grandparents were both born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and till their death in the early 2000's they refused to return. I guess it was indeed a very hard life back in the day. My grandmother would say there was nothing in N.I. except misery.
As usual you both handled the subject matter with extreme grace and the song with respect. Being of mixed decent ( dad's family from Mexico) and growing up in small town Texas you develop some tough skin especially when you're as white as I am with a very brown dad.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Twofronterhouse, we appreciate you!
Drive on the left side of the road. Don't teach your kids to hate.
I love Nanci. There is a compilation video on youtube of the 16 times that she appeared on Letterman. Well worth your time
Awesome thanks!
7/22/2023 Nanci Griffith is from Texas, not Ireland.
A couple other nice tracks to check out: "Fly By Night" and "Last Of The True Believers"
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you. Never heard this before. Lots of great songs. If these walls could speak, tecumseh valley and the transatlantic sessions version of her song "trouble in the fields" (she sings back up)
She was a folk singer from Texas. Would be country if not for her political perspective. Why did you think she called herself "a backseat driver from America"?
Nanci Griffith is a Texan through and through.
Never would have guessed!
If you like this, and I love this. Listen to Deadwood, by Nanci G. Similar subject matter. And a great song.
Lonestar State of Mind is one my favorite of hers. Up beat.
It's very sad that she died on the 13th August
Her voice is sublime
Try her track Late Night Grande Hotel
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Thanks William!
Seeing as you like Nanci, and Weyes Blood, try The Weather Station and Kaia Kater
I think you've mistakenly assumed she was Irish. In fact she was from Texas. She did seem to have an affinity though with Ireland and the Irish people and also lived there for a while I understand.
Her performance of "Red is the Rose" with The Chieftains is wonderful: ruclips.net/video/vNXl0YBAAO0/видео.html
Can’t believe she’s not Irish!
Irish? Do a movie watch on the Commitments. Dublin soul, fookin deadly. Yes Cranberries, also U2, the Irish Rovers, Thin Lizzy, the Pogues... Not quite Canada but a good list.
I think Nancy was a Texan. And some if the images to me looked more Glasgow Scotland than Dublin. There wasn't any "Troubles" imagery in the video. But could be Dublin however I associate those huge tenements more towards Scotland.
Correct:) we found out in the comments ☺️
There is no Ku Klux Klan in Chicago as far as I know....at least not very visible. Can't understand why she would pick Chicago as a reference there. Probably sick of referencing her Southern roots in this respect.
In the 1920s, Chicago had the largest Klan membership in the United States. Illinois and other midwestern states have infamous Klan histories. Racism isn’t just a southern problem.
A Texan not Irish but not important 💯👍🏻
Love this song but your reaction was embarrassing.
Thanks for watching!