Such a beautiful old soul. I met Kate thru her soon to be husband Don Coffin in 1971. Don and I had a music class together at Sonoma State College. He invited me to his beautiful Victorian house he shared with Kate in Sebastopol one night to jam. We sat in her kitchen by the old wood stove and sang and sang till the wee hours of the morning. I went back often to sing and play with her and Don. I treasure those moments. She was only 29 then but this was not her first time on the planet. I was mesmerized by her presence. One night I was at one of her gigs and she asked me up on stage to join her in a couple of songs we used to play on those nights in her kitchen. I will forever be grateful for that experience. She was just a struggling singer/songwriter in those days, but I'm so happy she broke thru to the public and became a success. Her star will forever shine bright in the Universe. RIP Sweet Kate.
I found Kate’s music as my wife’s memory started to fade. Each day as took care of my wife, Kate’s music helped me cope. Now that my sweet wife is gone Kate’s music helps me remember. And shed my tears. My wife’s name was Kay. To love and be love is everything.
An acoustic guitar, a bass, 2 voices. No auto tune BS, meaningful lyrics. I'm a 46 yo French guy and I can't stop being nostalgic of a period that was over when I was born. Today's music is far, far from such a quality writing and composing.
It depends on what genre you listen, mainstream radiopop is plastic. But hardrock, heavy/power/black metal is the real thing. Hope someone will continue the heritage from the good old country/singer-songwriter-music such as Kate Wolf, Joan Baez, Cash, Kristofferson, Jennings, Nelson, George Jones fex 🙏
I have loved Kate Wolf for many years and had the privelege of caring for her when she was ill-what an amazing grace filled women-God bless you always Kate.Gone way to early ...
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face!....
That's impressive. The Tibetan believe if you lived a life of compassion you will accept old age better. I bet Kate was very gracious when you took care of her
Yes I too am still listening in 2023. I am moved each and every time. Words can't express my sorrow at her passing even after all these years. Love and gratitude from Australia ❤❤❤
Listening in 2024. I had the privilege of meeting her in the early 80s as a child. Also remember my mom devastated when she died not that many years later.
Ich lag mit Krebs im Hals im Kranken Haus.... und fand diesen Song von Kate Wolf.... es war phänomenal fast wie ein positiver Stich in mein Herz...... als ich dann noch raus fand das S I E an Krebs gestorben ist brach es mir mein Herz und gab mir gleichzeitig ..... den Willen... das zu überleben.... habe dann ohne Noten Kenntnisse geübt geübt geübt heute kann ich green Eyes selber spielen. Nein nicht in ihrer Qualität, aber mit Hochachtung vor IHR und mit Dankbarkeit an ihren Song..... unendlich dankbar 🙏🕯
Amazed. At the younger generation that has just heard her for first time, and the ones that are singing her material. People still yearn for beautiful music like thist.
I just ordered her CD 'An Evening in Austin' to enjoy the entire show from 1985. With winter coming, I'll light my candle and listen to this wonderful artist whom I just recently discovered. A couple of comments on here stood out (there are too many to locate them) but someone commented 'you can see in her face that she's thinking of someone' and another noted, no phones up in the air, just an audience appreciating the talent on stage.
I was just reading through the wonderful comments left for Kate, and came across the one I referenced above about Kate remembering someone as she sang - RustyShimstock(1 year ago).
I'm 60 years old and spent half a lifetime working on tour with all the big bands and I have never heard a song More poetic and mournful and meaningful than this one
Yes, memories of this song and album were with me and my daughters and their father on a logging camp in Alaska back in 1986. She moved my heart deeply at this time in my life, and I still love her so. So sorry she left us so soon being stricken with cancer.
November 4, 2021 marks a special day in my life. It is the day I first knew of Kate Wolf and heard her sing. The date also marks the day of this...my very first RUclips post. How I came across this "Kate Wolf-Green Eyes" RUclips video is a complete mystery; the video just appeared in the right-hand column of up-coming videos...was listened to...and DESERVED comment. I am now very conflicted. Since my early days of college in the 1960s, Joan Baez has always been my favorite female folk singer...especially Joan singing Bob Dylan songs. And then, today, for the very first time, I heard Kate Wolf sing "Green Eyes" with the voice of an angel. WOW! What a voice! So calming. So beautiful.
Willy you are “bang on” , this song is what I will remember when sang me to sleep. Thanks 😊. I love Joan Baez , Simon &garfunkel , the eagles, in fact that I grew up in that generation of such a profusion of talent, I an 75 years old, ( God spares me a couple of months) it’s the music that can lift your stir it
Yes, Kate was 'the voice' for me.. we sounded so much the same.. I know we were somehow connected.. I met her about a year before she died.. I loved her like a sister...and still cry for her. She was and remains unique in her style.. no one sounds like Kate.. just Kate
I heard this song once before back around 1986 and it’s lyrics appealed to me instantly but I never heard it since I guess it was played at the time Kate passed away RIP but by chance It came up in You Tube mix and I can’t stop playing it all week. Kate must have been a woman who was soaking in love kindness caring and romance. I also learned she’s left this world far too soon back in December 10/1986 this brings me to tears every time I hear her sing this wonderful song. Long live your music Kate your children must be very proud of you 👏❤️
I agree. Went through a double barrel wife loss, many years apart and many years ago. I learned. about loss and there's no easy way, but future awaits us. Grief & Splender for all of us that, want it to come. More later.
leeger777 no kidding I just found this. Then to find out she is gone. Example of parallel realities. She exists as if alive and well, perfect voice and evoking emotions....
As someone in their 30's who listens to alot of classic music, I have never once heard this song played on the radio. But ever since I came acrossed it on RUclips its been a favorite ever since. I have one green eye, and some of my favorite people have green eyes. 💚
I’ve listened to her since I was a child. My mom played her records all the time. I’m 52 now. I’m not sure I can imagine my life growing up without us all singing her songs. Truly one of the most beautiful singer/songwriters to have existed. Close to Me, is the most heartbreaking and beautiful albums to ever have been made in my opinion! Welcome to the Kate Wolf fan club!!
Same thing happened to me last year. Just stumbled across this video while listening to other songs. I was blown away. Couldn't believe I'd never heard of her or this song. I probably listened to this song for several hours on repeat. The guitar is perfect and her voice is heavenly.
I only discovered Kate Wolf a couple of months ago and was dismayed and saddened to discover that she is no longer with us. A wonderful talent with a beautiful voice, taken from us far too soon. ❤
I just discovered her a couple days ago, I received an autographed copy of her Big Blue Sky cd along with a lot of old music CDs, and she actually signs her name Kayte Wolf, and this is dated 8/11/02. I love the warmth of her voice.
Meine Frau hat mich auf sie aufmerksam gemacht. So eine wunderbare, warme Stimme. Es geht direkt ins Herz ❤ Nur schade, dass ich sie nicht schon vor Jahren gehört habe, soetwas lief leider nie im deutschen Radio. Aber, das ist das gute und positive an der heutigen Zeit, ermöglicht das Netz einen solch phantastische Künstler auch besser spät, als nie, zu entdecken
First time I have heard this beautiful song with such a amazing singer and band. I lost my 21 yr old daughter 9 years ago . And this song reminds so much of her. We all find comfort and solace in certain songs. And this song is one of those that means so much too so many on many different levels. God bless you for bringing this song to the world.
I heard of Kate wolf. This is the first time I am hearing her performance. I am sorry she passed away at age 44. I want to convey my condolences and express my heartfelt sympathy to her family, friends and relatives.
C'est au hasard que j'ai découvert cette merveilleuse artiste, depuis je ne cesse d'écouter ses nombreux titres. C'est juste magnifique, quel talent, quel artiste cette voix m'envoute. Vous êtes partie trop tôt Kate mais votre musique restera éternelle. 🙏
@@suzannelawson9215 I didn't know I went to listen to a few titles, her voice is a little higher than Kate Wolf's, she reminds me a bit of Joan Baez. It is true that in France we are far from familiar with the American folk repertoire of yesterday and today, which must be very rich. It's a great discovery!!! THANKS !! 🙏
Moving and beautiful. So much emotion and Kate magnifies the song 100%. RIP sweet Lady. Your voice is simply unique. You are now singing with the Angels forever more. Why were you taken before your time? You are now at peace with no more pain. 🙏⚘️💔
My sister plays this on her guitar and it's my favorite. "Your green eyes don't miss a thing, they hold me like the sun going down" is arguably one of the best verses ever written.
Ooh, I lived near her in Sonoma County and loved her then, and into now. I have her old albums and cherish them. She's always been an angel. She still makes me cry
I must be addicted to KATE'S music. .because I can't stop listening to it. Her voice is beautiful and her lyrics are mesmerizing. She is quite unique with her musical talents.
This tune will follow me into eternity. What a songwriter, what a person. Many years after she left us she still is here. I do not believe in God, but let him/her watch over Kate’s soul.
Had the pleasure and privilege of seeing her perform at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, CA, way back in the day (early/middle 80s). So it was just before her tragic death in 1986. My friend and I went up to the stage after her performance to thank her for her music. She then graciously signed the album we had just bought. She told my friend, "Oh, you have such beautiful earrings!" My friend promptly took them off and gave them to Kate. Kate didn't want to accept them saying, "Oh, they are much too beautiful to give away." My friend said, "It's a small exchange for all the pleasure you've brought me with your music. Please. Take them. It would make me so happy." Kate smiled beautifully and put the earrings on there and then. A precious memory!
No idea that she ever lived. Just heard her just now for the first time. She‘s so impressive... The good always go too young. But a part of her is still here. With us. Thanks for being with us.
I listening to this at least once a day.The voice is so memorable and her lirics so poetic.Such a beautiful clear voice, soothing the soul.I love these songs, and I love Kate...from Chicago, Illinois. Greetings.
Absolutely beautiful. I grew up on a diet of Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot & Co. You are so young but you are a kindred spirit. You honor these songs with you beautiful voice & music. Thank you.
Contigo irmão na mesma emoção.Espero que esta princesa e rainha esteja nas melhores casas celestiais, já que como um anjo em sua voz nos permitiu sentir um pedaço de seu paraíso. Sagrado seja teu destino nossa divina princesa.
I’m glad I stumbled onto this video. It’s the first I’ve heard of Kate Wolf and I can feel the U.S.A soul in her. Beautiful and calm. Just what we all need these days, it makes me want to visit 👏🏻👏🏻
Lovely greeting from Finland. Just lately I found this beautiful singer and the song of Kate Wolf. Although I have travelled around the world and heard many many singers I never happened to hear her beautiful voice before. Best luck and God's blessing to Kate Wolf! further more!
Same here Ian. Dont know how she slipped past my "radar" And how about that singing harmony with that Bass player. I am really so taken with her performance. Beautiful lady too.OHHH I just saw in one of the comments she dies in 86. Terrible loss. I guess that explains a lot, huh?
This has really touched me Victor. I just lost my Mom, I was holding her hand as I saw her take her last breath. It was the greatest honor I've ever felt in my life. I hope the year has been kind to you in your grieving process as I hope mine will be as my year has just begun. As I play this song over again here's to you Kay and Jackie. You are still deeply loved.
Totally beautiful soulful voice projecting kindness and honesty. I play all tracks in my workshop all day and the place becomes quiet and work becomes a pleasure. RIP wonderful woman
Kates voice, is ethereal, haunting, and this beautiful ballad, is really her song. It just re-enforces the saying that it’s beautiful music makes the human spirit soar forever upwards.
Quelle douceur, quelle grâce, quelle âme délicieuse ! Cette voix si pure et sans effets, légèrement voilée, murmurée, presque rêvée me touche autant que celle d'Eva Cassidy. Découverte ce matin seulement grâce à vous, elle m'accompagnera désormais. Mille merci !
Kate Wolf wrote so many awesome songs. This is one of my favourites. Still hard to believe she has been gone for so many years. I wish there had been a cure for her, she died way too young. Extremely talented lady.
Kate Wolf has been an enigma for me...everytime I find something I havent heard by her before it resonates for me in a way only one other artist ever has...I dont know how to give higher praise than that. Her music always touches me, nearly always moves me...another great loss of talent to the perils that life presents. Her appearance in my life at opportune moments speaks to a greater plan I dont understand or crazy happenstance. I have to wonder by what logic many others were allowed to live (myself included) and she was taken so early. Clearly a mystery and tragedy of chance or an act of a god I dont understand. But in spite of the confusion about her, I am absolutely soul bound to her music in a way that is in itself incomprehensible. And I will accept that and be grateful for it.
I heard this song and read Victors words and I shed tears My wife passed away in May.Kate has a beautiful voice and the words meant so much to me bringing back vivid memories.Thank you Kate and all the best to you Victor
I found Kate Wolf through Nancy Griffith Videos and fell in love b/c my wife, Yvonne has Green Eyes and she said Everything I wanted to say. I have a Southern Rock Band ~ Southern Revolution Band; with my Son ~ Shane and my Daughter ~ Corina. I'm 67 yrs. old and I think Kate Wolf is 2nd to None in the Music Business~ God Bless Her! Wish I could of known her years ago ...
I just recently stumbled on to this song. Every now and then there is an artist and song that just arrests your heart and captivates you. Beautiful lyrics and the guitars I can listen to repeatedly.
I'm walking the same path, watching small pieces of my wife's memories and cognitive abilities slip through our fingers. We listen to Kate and find solace there. Even as her beautiful eyes miss more and more.
u are so lucky i am so lucky too we need this calming voice to clam us through these fucken days hope u guys all here good and healthy from here in Syria with all pain but still we could enjoy beautiful songs
I was a child of the sixties, love all of the folk singers. Thought i had heard all of them, but heard this first time a month ago. Dug out my guitar and have been practising my fingerpicking. What beatuful lyrics. Victor, what a beatiful soul you have
Her voice is so lovely, I felt so peaceful listening to this, but it's pretty sad Love her beautiful voice but have never heard about her What do you admire most about her?
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face!...
Wow. Where have I been? First time I've heard this lovely sweet voice. Passed at 44? My, what a tragedy. Thumbs down? Really. My God this world has become so damn cruel.
Watched this concert, with Nina Gerber, in stripes, riffing, on KERA Dallas. This was ‘82 or ‘83. I was in tears. I wrote her, and the return mail from her son, told me that she was very sick. Shortly after she died of leukemia, I believe. There will never be another lady story teller like her. Her ease of delivery makes her very credible. Requiescat In Pace, sweet soul.
Kate , you were so beautiful , in many ways . . . I’m still saddened by your passing , way too soon . I’m so thankful that many of your videos are available for us fans to enjoy , to cherish. At least in this way you live on , and that makes me smile , in a sad way . George Lewis, Sr.
George - I stumbled upon Kate just recently. I was saddened to learn of her death at such a young age. My friend, Darden Smith, happened to be traveling that night with Nina Gerber (Kate's lead guitarist) when the news came through of her death. He said the next several hundred miles were just an awkward silence as they contemplated Kate and her legacy. She touched so many through her music and seemed like a wonderful human being. Rest always in peace Kate!
I just love how peaceful her voice sounds So touching, and her voice is so lovely wow this is pretty sad But have never heard about her before, Who's she?
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face!....
I listen to this at least once a day. So wonderful hearing a beautiful voice not being squelched by instrumentation. This is music as it should be. Story telling at its best.
This album was recorded live at Austin City Limits in 1985, at the peak of Kate's career, not long before she was diagnosed with the leukemia that took her from us. I was lucky enough to see her at McCabe's in Santa Monica in the early 1980s, and lucky enough that she sang her all-time hit "Give Yourself to Love" and my fave, "The Trumpet Vine." Two warmer songs I never heard. When she passed, Garrison Keillor played her "Give Yourself to Love" and spoke a brief, moving tribute to her that left no eyes dry.
Her voice is so lovely, I felt so peaceful listening to this, but it's pretty sad Love her beautiful voice but have never heard about her What do you admire most about her?
On another Kate Wolfe rabbit hole after Nanci's passing. A number of years ago (thinking about it it's probably nearly 30!) I was at an Eric Bogle concert in London...and got him to sign the cover of Poets Heart (written about him by Kate). God she was so good
@@cashopa Yes same here, and like the guy above, though I don't have so much time for it since having to busk 🎻 in Veliko Turnovo, 7-10 years ago, I have always loved those Irish trad. Jigs and reels. Hard to believe the years that have flown, and that she died so young, but anyway - we "met" at last thank RUclips and it's Uploaders ! I hope One day sanity will return to this Earth, and give room for some Music !!
I heard her on WNPR (National Public Radio) for the first time tonight here in northern Indiana, and found her voice so haunting and lyrics poetic I was amazed at such talent and artistry - the song stayed with me all night until I could get home and look her up - Her words speak volumes to me and now I find that she has gone, but she did leave a legacy in her recordings - some great stuff -
King Perkins I found her on a compilation CD a friend made about 7 years ago. Couldn't find her name for awhile. Finally found her, only to find she lives on only in song. I love you Kate Wolf.
Such a beautiful old soul. I met Kate thru her soon to be husband Don Coffin in 1971. Don and I had a music class together at Sonoma State College. He invited me to his beautiful Victorian house he shared with Kate in Sebastopol one night to jam. We sat in her kitchen by the old wood stove and sang and sang till the wee hours of the morning. I went back often to sing and play with her and Don. I treasure those moments. She was only 29 then but this was not her first time on the planet. I was mesmerized by her presence. One night I was at one of her gigs and she asked me up on stage to join her in a couple of songs we used to play on those nights in her kitchen. I will forever be grateful for that experience. She was just a struggling singer/songwriter in those days, but I'm so happy she broke thru to the public and became a success. Her star will forever shine bright in the Universe. RIP Sweet Kate.
Your comment "not the first time on this planet" was interesting.
Thank you for sharing this! Precious memories!
Your words paint a wonderful picture, and insight into her life. Why are so many such as she taken so early? Thank you for your post on this site.
Kate's sweetness and soul transpires in her beautiful songs...
Yes
I found Kate’s music as my wife’s memory started to fade. Each day as took care of my wife, Kate’s music helped me cope. Now that my sweet wife is gone Kate’s music helps me remember. And shed my tears. My wife’s name was Kay. To love and be love is everything.
Victor Vogelsang beautiful
Tis better to have loved and lost than never love at all. Hang in there Victor
Kate Wolf's music heals your soul.
How wonderful to honor your beloved Kay this way.
ann am fois
An acoustic guitar, a bass, 2 voices. No auto tune BS, meaningful lyrics. I'm a 46 yo French guy and I can't stop being nostalgic of a period that was over when I was born. Today's music is far, far from such a quality writing and composing.
I have been playing and singing since I was 12 same heart and soul there are some of us still here praise GOD
It depends on what genre you listen, mainstream radiopop is plastic. But hardrock, heavy/power/black metal is the real thing. Hope someone will continue the heritage from the good old country/singer-songwriter-music such as Kate Wolf, Joan Baez, Cash, Kristofferson, Jennings, Nelson, George Jones fex 🙏
Every now and again you find someone doing this still but you are right, a lost time.
That's a truly romantic song and a pretty lady.
T’as raison
Listening in 2024. Timeless. So beautiful and poignant.
❤❤❤
Australia 2024 here .
It is 2024 and I am here. It is lovely
So I know who I am and what itis
Ich höre es auch immer wieder gerne.❤😢
who are you
Green eyes ... belong to few nations. My green eyes drive me nuts as we are not good on strong winds. However, GOOD on other stuff which compensates.
So am I…
Writing from across the pond: France…
I have loved Kate Wolf for many years and had the privelege of caring for her when she was ill-what an amazing grace filled women-God bless you always Kate.Gone way to early ...
Did you care for her at UCSF in her final days back in 1986 Bryn?
Sounds like my story with my Joyce
Im in tears now 2023..... wow.......
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face!....
That's impressive. The Tibetan believe if you lived a life of compassion you will accept old age better. I bet Kate was very gracious when you took care of her
How could Anyone not LOVE this Incredible Woman! TEN BIG GOLDEN STARS!
I'm still listening in 2023.This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever.Totally beautiful soulful voice. RIP Kate Folf ( 1942- 1986)...
Kate Wolf
Yes I too am still listening in 2023. I am moved each and every time. Words can't express my sorrow at her passing even after all these years. Love and gratitude from Australia ❤❤❤
Por fin supe 😢el año en que nos dejó. Lamento no averla conocido antes. Desde el valle del Anáhuac México.
Too young to go x 😢
Listening in 2024. I had the privilege of meeting her in the early 80s as a child. Also remember my mom devastated when she died not that many years later.
Ich lag mit Krebs im Hals im Kranken Haus.... und fand diesen Song von Kate Wolf.... es war phänomenal fast wie ein positiver Stich in mein Herz...... als ich dann noch raus fand das S I E an Krebs gestorben ist brach es mir mein Herz und gab mir gleichzeitig ..... den Willen... das zu überleben.... habe dann ohne Noten Kenntnisse geübt geübt geübt heute kann ich green Eyes selber spielen.
Nein nicht in ihrer Qualität, aber mit Hochachtung vor IHR und mit Dankbarkeit an ihren Song..... unendlich dankbar 🙏🕯
♥️🕊
Amazed. At the younger generation that has just heard her for first time, and the ones that are singing her material. People still yearn for beautiful music like thist.
Thumbs up if listening in 2024 ....from Fort Worth ,Tx
I'm listening from 2084...
Love this girl.
From Melbourne Australia!
England with you
Bless her.
I just ordered her CD 'An Evening in Austin' to enjoy the entire show from 1985. With winter coming, I'll light my candle and listen to this wonderful artist whom I just recently discovered.
A couple of comments on here stood out (there are too many to locate them) but someone commented 'you can see in her face that she's thinking of someone' and another noted, no phones up in the air, just an audience appreciating the talent on stage.
I think the dvd is still available. It is very good. This is a clip from it.
Thank you so much - I'll look into it.
Kate & I got together in the spring of ‘82 and she wrote this song about us soon after we began sharing a life living together
I'm so glad that you had that time together. I'm listening to her now. Goodnight.
I was just reading through the wonderful comments left for Kate, and came across the one I referenced above about Kate remembering someone as she sang - RustyShimstock(1 year ago).
I just discovered Kate Wolf at 38. One of the most beautiful voices I have heard.
I'm 60 years old and spent half a lifetime working on tour with all the big bands and I have never heard a song More poetic and mournful and meaningful than this one
Bai fato,,, esti, buna, rau, de, tot, ❤❤❤
Ik ook, ouwe pik...
Tout comme vous, cette voix, cette chanson me touchent énormément. Salutations Françaises. R. I. P Kate
بعضی از آهنگها یاداور خیلی از حقایق زندگیست.
🙏🕯🙏
Yes, memories of this song and album were with me and my daughters and their father on a logging camp in Alaska back in 1986. She moved my heart deeply at this time in my life, and I still love her so. So sorry she left us so soon being stricken with cancer.
Such a beautiful voice
Rest in peace thank you for leaving us so much beautiful music
November 4, 2021 marks a special day in my life. It is the day I first knew of Kate Wolf and heard her sing. The date also marks the day of this...my very first RUclips post. How I came across this "Kate Wolf-Green Eyes" RUclips video is a complete mystery; the video just appeared in the right-hand column of up-coming videos...was listened to...and DESERVED comment.
I am now very conflicted. Since my early days of college in the 1960s, Joan Baez has always been my favorite female folk singer...especially Joan singing Bob Dylan songs. And then, today, for the very first time, I heard Kate Wolf sing "Green Eyes" with the voice of an angel.
WOW! What a voice! So calming. So beautiful.
Kate Wolf had - in my opinion - the most soulful, soothing voice in this world.
Willy you are “bang on” , this song is what I will remember when sang me to sleep. Thanks 😊. I love Joan Baez , Simon &garfunkel , the eagles, in fact that I grew up in that generation of such a profusion of talent, I an 75 years old, ( God spares me a couple of months) it’s the music that can lift your stir it
The music gives you such a spiritual lift you feel that you can cope with anything.
Amen to that!! Outrageously beautiful
Yes, Kate was 'the voice' for me.. we sounded so much the same.. I know we were somehow connected.. I met her about a year before she died.. I loved her like a sister...and still cry for her. She was and remains unique in her style.. no one sounds like Kate.. just Kate
I heard this song once before back around 1986 and it’s lyrics appealed to me instantly but I never heard it since I guess it was played at the time Kate passed away RIP but by chance It came up in You Tube mix and I can’t stop playing it all week. Kate must have been a woman who was soaking in love kindness caring and romance. I also learned she’s left this world far too soon back in December 10/1986 this brings me to tears every time I hear her sing this wonderful song. Long live your music Kate your children must be very proud of you 👏❤️
Best 5 minutes 13 seconds ever spent. What a musician. Love this so much.
She's summat else beautiful!!
Love that song.
I agree.
Went through a double barrel wife loss, many years apart and many years ago. I learned. about loss and there's no easy way, but future awaits us. Grief & Splender for all of us that, want it to come.
More later.
What a beautiful voice! She pours her soul in every tune... 💖So thankful for her timeless legacy. This world needs desperately more artists like her.
I agree, Claudia
J'ai découvert Kate il y a quelques semaines sur RUclips.. Depuis, je l'écoute tous les jours...
There will never be another one like the great Kate Wolf. How I've loved her music since I first heard her about 45 years ago. Thank you for posting.
I grew up in the 70s. I've only heard this song for the first time this year, in 2022. How is that possible? It's extraordinary.
Coucou mon chéri d amour 🧡
Me too, how have I never heard of this beautiful voice till now ❤
Time has come...
I too only discovered her recently (2024)...No need to question why,
we can enjoy her music and the wonderful caring person that she seemed to be.
I love RUclips. To find gems like these that I never heard before. Just incredible music.
Absolutely agree with you !!!
leeger777 no kidding I just found this. Then to find out she is gone. Example of parallel realities. She exists as if alive and well, perfect voice and evoking emotions....
It s true
Same here - my music base is endless now...all these wonderful artists who are not in the mainstream....and should be...XXOOXX
As someone in their 30's who listens to alot of classic music, I have never once heard this song played on the radio. But ever since I came acrossed it on RUclips its been a favorite ever since. I have one green eye, and some of my favorite people have green eyes. 💚
Thank goodness for u tube.without l would never have discovered this beutiful Singer.
I’ve listened to her since I was a child. My mom played her records all the time. I’m 52 now. I’m not sure I can imagine my life growing up without us all singing her songs. Truly one of the most beautiful singer/songwriters to have existed. Close to Me, is the most heartbreaking and beautiful albums to ever have been made in my opinion! Welcome to the Kate Wolf fan club!!
She is a treasured jewel. Love her music.
Nancy Griffith provided the link for me. Two angels.
How is it that I've never heard of Kate Wolf? Clearly I've been missing out on an angel. What a beautiful voice!!! SUCH a pretty song.
Same thing happened to me last year. Just stumbled across this video while listening to other songs. I was blown away. Couldn't believe I'd never heard of her or this song. I probably listened to this song for several hours on repeat. The guitar is perfect and her voice is heavenly.
Glad I'm not the only one. Thrilled we found her Sam!@@samgunderson
There be truth in that, think she is from Woodstock era... try some song from that era, Joni Mitchell just maybe .
Me to, discovered her about 3 years ago. I listen to Kate when I'm working because I lose myself in her voice - angelic.
She died young 44 in the 80,s truly one of the greats her voice was made in Heaven
This popped up on my screen somehow after a stressful day and now I feel as if I had walked in a gentle spring rain. Kate Wolf is a treasure.
I only discovered Kate Wolf a couple of months ago and was dismayed and saddened to discover that she is no longer with us. A wonderful talent with a beautiful voice, taken from us far too soon. ❤
I just discovered her a couple days ago, I received an autographed copy of her Big Blue Sky cd along with a lot of old music CDs, and she actually signs her name Kayte Wolf, and this is dated 8/11/02. I love the warmth of her voice.
She was absolutley beautiful song tress
This lady has a special style.
What do you mean taken so soon??????
@@kathausler7682 she died too young 😢
Meine Frau hat mich auf sie aufmerksam gemacht. So eine wunderbare, warme Stimme. Es geht direkt ins Herz ❤
Nur schade, dass ich sie nicht schon vor Jahren gehört habe, soetwas lief leider nie im deutschen Radio.
Aber, das ist das gute und positive an der heutigen Zeit, ermöglicht das Netz einen solch phantastische Künstler auch besser spät, als nie, zu entdecken
First time I have heard this beautiful song with such a amazing singer and band. I lost my 21 yr old daughter 9 years ago . And this song reminds so much of her. We all find comfort and solace in certain songs. And this song is one of those that means so much too so many on many different levels.
God bless you for bringing this song to the world.
Music has healed my soul many many times. How could I have never heard of Kate wolf! She doesn’t have glitz and fireworks. Her voice is the magic!
I concur
The best music I heard for many years
today it is my first time listening,and I lovew her
Just recently discovered her.I love her blinking green eyes. 😍
Me too, I've never heard her before.
I heard of Kate wolf. This is the first time I am hearing her performance. I am sorry she passed away at age 44. I want to convey my condolences and express my heartfelt sympathy to her family, friends and relatives.
I just discovered her three weeks ago and I haven't stopped listening. So pure.
Never heard of this beautiful lady before, sadness, beauty, prayer to her! Thank for your beautiful songs🥰
She died of cancer. Her children have brought her music back.
She passed mamy years ago from a system failure WHAT AN INCREDIBLE LOSS!!
Bella, muy bella canción, amo esto🌷🙏🏼❤
I know right. I'm 50, and I've never heard this song before finding it on YT this year. How is that possible? It's so beautiful.
Which lady?
C'est au hasard que j'ai découvert cette merveilleuse artiste, depuis je ne cesse d'écouter ses nombreux titres. C'est juste magnifique, quel talent, quel artiste cette voix m'envoute. Vous êtes partie trop tôt Kate mais votre musique restera éternelle. 🙏
Je suis d' accord. Dans quel pays habitez-vous?
@@kenwodlinger4220 Bonjour,
J'habite en France en Bourgogne dans le département de la Saône et Loire.
@@rogerchetail398 - that's a truly beautiful part of France - and what you wrote is also beautiful.
Have you ever listened to the wonderful music of the late British folk singer, Sandy Denny?
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I didn't know I went to listen to a few titles, her voice is a little higher than Kate Wolf's, she reminds me a bit of Joan Baez.
It is true that in France we are far from familiar with the American folk repertoire of yesterday and today, which must be very rich.
It's a great discovery!!! THANKS !! 🙏
Moving and beautiful.
So much emotion and Kate magnifies the song 100%.
RIP sweet Lady. Your voice is simply unique.
You are now singing with the Angels forever more.
Why were you taken before your time?
You are now at peace with no more pain. 🙏⚘️💔
My sister plays this on her guitar and it's my favorite. "Your green eyes don't miss a thing, they hold me like the sun going down" is arguably one of the best verses ever written.
par hasard j'ai découvert cette chanteuse , hélas disparue depuis longtemps, on se laisse bercer par sa voix , sa musique , ses mélodies, du bonheur!
Love Kate's voice and "Green Eyes".
Wife passed away almost 15 years ago. Regret not knowing of Kate then. Beautiful voice.
Je ne sais pas pourquoi je suis sous le choc d'une très grande émotion chaque fois que j'écoute cette chanson...
Moi je sais pourquoi mon chéri d amour
Je me sent le meme chose.
Moi aussi!❤
RIP Kate, just 44 when she passed, I'd never heard one of your songs before yet I miss you after hearing just this one.
She doesn't look health here for her age.
my first time to know her music last night. i have luck.
Just discovered her now in 2020.....such a loss.
Ooh, I lived near her in Sonoma County and loved her then, and into now. I have her old albums and cherish them. She's always been an angel. She still makes me cry
@@L2352wd Je viens aussi juste de la découvrir. 02/2021. Elle est décédée trop jeune. Quelle perte effectivement.
THIS IS LITERALLY TAKING MY BREATH AWAY...OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
It should if you have a heart
Gorgeous harmony between these two, thank you for posting this great music.
Green eyes is such a beautiful song and we had the privilege of hearing Kate singing it at our Folk Club In Cramlington.
Would love to have heard her in the flesh. A fellow Cramlingtonite
Kate was versatile, deep feeling and unique. Touched many hearts through her songs, music and voice . Gifted.
I must be addicted to KATE'S music. .because I can't stop listening to it. Her voice is beautiful and her lyrics are mesmerizing. She is quite unique with her musical talents.
Yes , so it is !
A beautiful song. Crystal clear voice, terrific melody and chords sequence, velvet harmony, profound lyrics, resulting in magical piece of music.
This tune will follow me into eternity. What a songwriter, what a person. Many years after she left us she still is here. I do not believe in God, but let him/her watch over Kate’s soul.
Had the pleasure and privilege of seeing her perform at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, CA, way back in the day (early/middle 80s). So it was just before her tragic death in 1986. My friend and I went up to the stage after her performance to thank her for her music. She then graciously signed the album we had just bought. She told my friend, "Oh, you have such beautiful earrings!" My friend promptly took them off and gave them to Kate. Kate didn't want to accept them saying, "Oh, they are much too beautiful to give away." My friend said, "It's a small exchange for all the pleasure you've brought me with your music. Please. Take them. It would make me so happy." Kate smiled beautifully and put the earrings on there and then. A precious memory!
Magic
What a lovely memory!
Beautiful.
WHat a memory. That is when life is the best. Former strangers exchanging love.
A beautiful story thank you
10 years this has been posted..how many times has it haunted me...how many times have I returned to listen...
A great singer appears to effortlessly achieve perfection. Kate certainly had this gift. RIP
No idea that she ever lived. Just heard her just now for the first time. She‘s so impressive... The good always go too young. But a part of her is still here. With us. Thanks for being with us.
Probably Kate was just keeping on...
She had cancer and continued to perform till her end.
What a true performer. 💪
I listening to this at least once a day.The voice is so memorable and her lirics so poetic.Such a beautiful clear voice, soothing the soul.I love these songs, and I love Kate...from Chicago, Illinois. Greetings.
Absolutely beautiful. I grew up on a diet of Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot & Co. You are so young but you are a kindred spirit. You honor these songs with you beautiful voice & music. Thank you.
Who else has to cry while listening? Beautiful.
it came close
Me 😢
She always touches my heart
Contigo irmão na mesma emoção.Espero que esta princesa e rainha esteja nas melhores casas celestiais, já que como um anjo em sua voz nos permitiu sentir um pedaço de seu paraíso. Sagrado seja teu destino nossa divina princesa.
Me too
I’m glad I stumbled onto this video. It’s the first I’ve heard of Kate Wolf and I can feel the U.S.A soul in her.
Beautiful and calm.
Just what we all need these days, it makes me want to visit 👏🏻👏🏻
Voix de velours, murmurée, jeux de guitare dépouillés, un régal. Merci merci les artistes.
Lovely greeting from Finland. Just lately I found this beautiful singer and the song of Kate Wolf. Although I have travelled around the world and heard many many singers I never happened to hear her beautiful voice before. Best luck and God's blessing to Kate Wolf! further more!
never heard Kate before. What an amazing voice.
Ian Dickinson
Listen to her words. Listen to Nina Gerber.
Ian Dickinson not just a voice or performer but with the 'heart of a poet,' she writes the best lyrics.
Same here Ian. Dont know how she slipped past my "radar" And how about that singing harmony with that Bass player. I am really so taken with her performance. Beautiful lady too.OHHH I just saw in one of the comments she dies in 86. Terrible loss. I guess that explains a lot, huh?
Me neither. I think I must Lead a sheltered life. I will definitely look for more of her singing.
This has really touched me Victor. I just lost my Mom, I was holding her hand as I saw her take her last breath. It was the greatest honor I've ever felt in my life. I hope the year has been kind to you in your grieving process as I hope mine will be as my year has just begun.
As I play this song over again here's to you Kay and Jackie. You are still deeply loved.
One day you will meet again. 💖
Totally beautiful soulful voice projecting kindness and honesty. I play all tracks in my workshop all day and the place becomes quiet and work becomes a pleasure. RIP wonderful woman
Kates voice, is ethereal, haunting, and this beautiful ballad, is really her song. It just re-enforces the saying that it’s beautiful music makes the human spirit soar forever upwards.
❤❤❤❤
I listen to this over and over again her voice so beautiful.....
I do so !
Kate, wherever you are now I just wanted to tell you, your angelic voice is like a warm blanket that comforts me....
Quelle douceur, quelle grâce, quelle âme délicieuse ! Cette voix si pure et sans effets, légèrement voilée, murmurée, presque rêvée me touche autant que celle d'Eva Cassidy. Découverte ce matin seulement grâce à vous, elle m'accompagnera désormais. Mille merci !
Kate Wolf wrote so many awesome songs. This is one of my favourites.
Still hard to believe she has been gone for so many years. I wish there had been a cure for her, she died way too young. Extremely talented lady.
Kate Wolf has been an enigma for me...everytime I find something I havent heard by her before it resonates for me in a way only one other artist ever has...I dont know how to give higher praise than that. Her music always touches me, nearly always moves me...another great loss of talent to the perils that life presents. Her appearance in my life at opportune moments speaks to a greater plan I dont understand or crazy happenstance. I have to wonder by what logic many others were allowed to live (myself included) and she was taken so early. Clearly a mystery and tragedy of chance or an act of a god I dont understand. But in spite of the confusion about her, I am absolutely soul bound to her music in a way that is in itself incomprehensible. And I will accept that and be grateful for it.
Like they say,"The good they die young". Maybe some day we will know why, but it won't be on this earth.
That was beautifully written
So well said
This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever.
It is so unbelievable great to hear with my 78 years such a great voice. Guess it's the best I've ever heard maybe in my whole life.
Everything about the Late Ms. Wolf was beautiful and perfect. Like Eva Cassidy , Amy Winehouse and Karen Carpenter she never gets old.
Not only could her singing get a statue choked up, she definitely had a way with that guitar. Rest in Eternal Peace, sweet one.
I heard this song and read Victors words and I shed tears My wife passed away in May.Kate has a beautiful voice and the words meant so much to me bringing back vivid memories.Thank you Kate and all the best to you Victor
I'm very sorry for your sadness.
My husband and I have always loved her music. Gone way too soon. We used to say she and John Denver would have been so good together.
I have never heard of this lady before, this song is sheer beauty, it is a bright shining diamond of a song, what a voice it is stunning
I found Kate Wolf through Nancy Griffith Videos and fell in love b/c my wife, Yvonne has Green Eyes and she said Everything I wanted to say. I have a Southern Rock Band ~ Southern Revolution Band; with my Son ~ Shane and my Daughter ~ Corina. I'm 67 yrs. old and I think Kate Wolf is 2nd to None in the Music Business~ God Bless Her! Wish I could of known her years ago ...
I just recently stumbled on to this song. Every now and then there is an artist and song that just arrests your heart and captivates you. Beautiful lyrics and the guitars I can listen to repeatedly.
L'écouter à chaque fois et un saut au paradis.sublime voix et quel talent!
I am just discovering this angel who was taken way too soon. The words are piercing. Thank you Kate for this gift you left for us.
Ive just discovered her now. Similar to joan Baez
I'm walking the same path, watching small pieces of my wife's memories and cognitive abilities slip through our fingers. We listen to Kate and find solace there. Even as her beautiful eyes miss more and more.
My heart goes to you- both.
I feel your love and devotion and it moves me to tears.
I have a brain injury, early dementia may be my fate.
So sorry. God bless her and you.
Just found her music this morning.... a lost treasure!
Aye every now and then
Welcome to the voice of an angel.
indeed just heard her everything about this song is awesome the music the voice the lyrics the style
u are so lucky i am so lucky too we need this calming voice to clam us through these fucken days hope u guys all here good and healthy from here in Syria with all pain but still we could enjoy beautiful songs
Me too
This lady could really sing. A massive talent. Such a shame we had to lose her so early. I miss her!!
I was a child of the sixties, love all of the folk singers. Thought i had heard all of them, but heard this first time a month ago. Dug out my guitar and have been practising my fingerpicking. What beatuful lyrics. Victor, what a beatiful soul you have
Her voice is so lovely, I felt so peaceful listening to this, but it's pretty sad
Love her beautiful voice but have never heard about her
What do you admire most about her?
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face!...
The world lost a truly beautiful singer and person. Her voice makes my heart ache.
Look!!!!!
The good old days!
No mobile phones up in the air recording, but every one watching, enjoying the concert!
And no hollorin' and idiots screaming just to be heard..
Amen to that- -simple and pure🙏
Everything about this song is perfect! This is such a gem thank you so much Kate
I cant tell how much I love her warm voice , love and respect from Iran
RIP kate wolf🌷
Wow. Where have I been? First time I've heard this lovely sweet voice. Passed at 44? My, what a tragedy. Thumbs down? Really. My God this world has become so damn cruel.
Some people just have no taste, that or a "tin ear". This song is a masterpiece.
Kate and her music were a gift to all of us.
never ever from me.........
Watched this concert, with Nina Gerber, in stripes, riffing, on KERA Dallas. This was ‘82 or ‘83. I was in tears. I wrote her, and the return mail from her son, told me that she was very sick. Shortly after she died of leukemia, I believe. There will never be another lady story teller like her. Her ease of delivery makes her very credible. Requiescat In Pace, sweet soul.
Actually this was 1986.
One of the most beautiful songs ever. Beautifully performed. She was taken from us far too soon.
Kate , you were so beautiful , in many ways . . . I’m still saddened by your passing , way too soon . I’m so thankful that many of your videos are available for us fans to enjoy , to cherish. At least in this way you live on , and that makes me smile , in a sad way . George Lewis, Sr.
George - I stumbled upon Kate just recently. I was saddened to learn of her death at such a young age. My friend, Darden Smith, happened to be traveling that night with Nina Gerber (Kate's lead guitarist) when the news came through of her death. He said the next several hundred miles were just an awkward silence as they contemplated Kate and her legacy. She touched so many through her music and seemed like a wonderful human being. Rest always in peace Kate!
She is new to me. Her voice captivates the sad times in life. For those of us who know the pain loss brings.
I just love how peaceful her voice sounds
So touching, and her voice is so lovely wow this is pretty sad
But have never heard about her before,
Who's she?
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face!....
the language of music is incorruptible. if then is an angel´s voice come, what a wonderful world. thanks Kate
Kate had such a gentle touch with the songs that she did. Beautifully done, heartfelt, genuine.
this kind of warm voice will soothe many hearts
I listen to this at least once a day. So wonderful hearing a beautiful voice not being squelched by instrumentation. This is music as it should be. Story telling at its best.
This album was recorded live at Austin City Limits in 1985, at the peak of Kate's career, not long before she was diagnosed with the leukemia that took her from us. I was lucky enough to see her at McCabe's in Santa Monica in the early 1980s, and lucky enough that she sang her all-time hit "Give Yourself to Love" and my fave, "The Trumpet Vine." Two warmer songs I never heard. When she passed, Garrison Keillor played her "Give Yourself to Love" and spoke a brief, moving tribute to her that left no eyes dry.
Her voice is so lovely, I felt so peaceful listening to this, but it's pretty sad
Love her beautiful voice but have never heard about her
What do you admire most about her?
He descubierto a Kate hace poco tiempo y ya no puedo dejar de oir sus canciones cada dia. Me emocionan, me hipnotizan, me encantan....
On another Kate Wolfe rabbit hole after Nanci's passing. A number of years ago (thinking about it it's probably nearly 30!) I was at an Eric Bogle concert in London...and got him to sign the cover of Poets Heart (written about him by Kate). God she was so good
How did I miss this wonderful voice over the years? Glad I lived long enough to finally find it. In so many voices, some are uniquely special.
That makes about 4 of us and I've been here only 5 minutes. Very odd !
@@gerardvaughan1847 Count me in today. Funny how that happens. How happy to have run across this lovely lady singing this sweet song.
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Yes same here, and like the guy above, though I don't have so much time for it since having to busk 🎻 in Veliko Turnovo, 7-10 years ago, I have always loved those Irish trad. Jigs and reels. Hard to believe the years that have flown, and that she died so young, but anyway - we "met" at last thank RUclips and it's Uploaders !
I hope One day sanity will return to this Earth, and give room for some Music !!
🤠 Sounds great! I always enjoy listening to heart-felt music! 😀🎹🎤🎸
I heard her on WNPR (National Public Radio) for the first time tonight here in northern Indiana, and found her voice so haunting and lyrics poetic I was amazed at such talent and artistry - the song stayed with me all night until I could get home and look her up - Her words speak volumes to me and now I find that she has gone, but she did leave a legacy in her recordings - some great stuff -
King Perkins I found her on a compilation CD a friend made about 7 years ago. Couldn't find her name for awhile. Finally found her, only to find she lives on only in song. I love you Kate Wolf.