My pawpaw died in December, and we laid him to rest on Christmas Eve. I logged into his youtube to see his history, and this was the last thing he listened to. That's so Pawpaw.
Maybe no one here is as young as me... 17 anybody?! But I LOVE the old songs. This one fills me with all of the strongest emotions, love, joy, and peace, images of front porches, grandmas snapping peas, grandpas on geetars and harmonicas, young men in cowboy hats dancing on the dirt roads, young lasses in pretty dresses (much like I love to wear) with long swirling hair, things I never knew so well. My parents are raising me right, and in the name of God my Savior, I will be one of the very few of the children in this age who cling to the morals and standards of the righteous fathers before us.
I am an old man now, close to 80, and the way things are in the world and my life, I get depressed a lot, but then I turn to music like this, and it picks up my spirit, Red River Valley, I sing it a lot!
We can never be sad while ever we have music, poetry set to rhythm. Music can transport us into our memories both good & bad, it soothes my soul. While life & the ways of these trying times tend to impact us the best medicine is music. Peace Norbert.
My mom has dementia and this was one of her favorite songs . Her brothers and dad used to play this song up on a big bluff sitting around a fire with there horses overlooking there big farm. I am playing this now for her while she falls asleep.
My Daddy would come in from working on the farm all day, take a bath, eat supper, then go to the front porch, get in the swing and play this song on His harmonica, His favorite one, Lord what memories'. Miss those days.
Sounds like one hell of a story. This tune really shows us the idea of the people heading west in search of a better life. The original American dream. Ride easy pal.
My grandma used to sing this to me when I was little, as we sat on the old swing on the back porch. It is one of my fondest memories. It used to make me feel so loved and protected. Grandma was the greatest, sweetest woman I have ever known. I have taught all my grandchildren this song and sang it to them when they were little babies as I rocked them. Beautiful song!
So Peaceful...full of happiness and soul and love...No angry music here....We were better then...in the old days...not ashamed to listen to MUSIC....Blessed precious music made by real honest to God Musicians....Play it again SAM!!!!
It's 2021...and I discovered this a few days ago and have been playing along ever since. It touches the very soul of American history and warms my heart to hear and play it. Harmonica key of A for anyone wanting to play along.
30 and Filipino... My grandfather used to sing me this when I was a kid before going to bed, I believe since I was infant and until 8 years old. He is already 85 and can still sing this. Now that I have a son and I sing it to him before going to bed too.
I remember walking into a saloon on a dusty street in Gila City in the fall of 1861, a year before the great flood destroyed the town. The barkeep was playing this tune on a piano. It was the first time that I heard this soothing song. I was immediately drawn into the notes that seemed to touch my soul. I can't explain it completely. It's a feeling that words simply can't describe. I had planned to hit the trail the following day to La Paz to mine for gold, but for some reason, I decided to stay a few more days. Maybe it was this song or something else that made me change my plans. The second day in Gila is when I met my wife. She was the owner of a local dressmaking company. I saw her through the storefront window and we locked eyes with one another. We both fell in love instantly. Had I left town as I previously intended, we never would have met.
@channelname9256 yeah sure I do recall when I was in that same place, my horse threw a shoe a few miles back and I went to the livery stables. While I was awaitin for my horse to be sorted I headed over to the saloon to get me some cornbread and beans, flapjacks and beef Jerkey.was then I heard someone singing the song until a bunch of drunken cowboys burst in the doors whooping and a hollering, well I drew my colt 44 and loosed off lead and everything was quiet. I kinda left town soon after, never met me no wife though........sure love that song yep reckon so 🤪🤪🤪🤪
@@michaeldaly9984 I do believe I heard of you. Many tales are told of that incident, although some facts are different, depending on who is telling the story. You were given the knickname, The Yuma County Kid.
I Watched the movie from 1973, Dillinger, starring Warren Oates. There's a scene when he's sitting in his prisons cell. He's carving a wooden gun and whistling to this tune. Then I read this comment in which I'm sorry to hear about your papa may he rest in peace. Your papa had a nostalgic moment listening to this tune. Very few people now days specially the new generation don't know anything about this. To me this song and tune represents a lost history of what America was about. A whole different time when people travel through land in horse wagons, and sit and camp in areas to rest and eat.
One can only sit and ponder on what it must have been like movin out that way to start a new. From the miserable struggles, hardships and sacrifice. Now here I am today. Its a beautiful thing.
It was a very huge part of American history told in song. So everytime you look to the west, may your memories go to that old idea of the American Dream.
My room seemed suddenly empty when this music finished. Usually, I'm quick on the button for something else. Moments ago, I just sat there in quiet contemplation after reading, while listening, the many interesting comments people have provided. This beautiful song and its touching lyrics is one of my all-time favorite slow songs.
i feel hooked to this song and all of the history that written on this lovely song... im 23, i born far far away from another continent that this song was written, but i still feel some connection to that old era, old times... it feels weird, strange but good at the same time... oh humanity is just such a mistery...
Well come back as soon as you can, look me up, and I'll play ALL these old songs for ya, plus some new ones.And I'll throw in Waltzing Matilda for ya! I'm from Ohio but I love that part of the USA you mention. I think old Slim Dusty would like it too! Rest his soul!
My Country is beautiful. Mr Obama and all the left wants to destroy America.They are FUMING Donal Trump beat Crooked HITLERry. They made fun,berated,mocked,laughed @,CHEATED, But we the people came out in numbers and beat them!. We welcome you back!. If you get back contact me!. packingten at gmail.com. take care,Bill
packingten Hey man, I’m a conservative too, but for the sake of this nice and calming video, please don’t berate people with your political opinions, now isn’t the time or the place. You can do that in a political video.
helen ellevsen I live here in Montana and I wouldn’t trade where I live for anywhere else. Hunting is a big thing for my family. With hunting we get to see some of the most beautiful sides of this state and have fun doing it. No one really talks about Montana a lot, but it’s sure a nice place to live
Ich war sogar zweimal in Melbourne!! Long ago! Wenn Du MEER wissen willst kannst you MICH ja fragen, wenn nicht lass es mehrfach sein, ich schaue nämlich gerade Wimmetou mit Pierre Brice und Lex Barker. Jetzt verstanden? SI or NO?
I love this type of music. My Grandpa and Dad played the harmonica and I would listen to them. They are gone now and now I am the 5th generation of playing this type of music on the harmonica. Love listening to this music THANKS.
This beautiful melody reminds me of a somewhat distant past when I was a boy and enjoyed watching Western movies. Does this valley exist? Or was it ever so beautiful? Red River Valley! Simply gorgeous.
one of the greatest songs ever made never forget it could listen to it over and over takes me back in time every time i hear i wish i could go back to my childhood and never come back
Lyrics: From this valley they say you are goin' I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile For they say you are takin' the sunshine That has brightened our pathway the while Do you think of the valley you're leavin' Oh how lonely and dreary it will be Do you think of the fond heart you're breakin' And the sadness you've cast over me For a long time my dear, I've been waiting For the words that you never would say And alas my poor heart you are breakin' For they tell me you're goin' away As you go to your home by the ocean May you never forget those sweet hours That we spent in the Red River Valley And the love we exchanged mid the flowers Come and sit by my side if you love me Do not hasten to bid me adieu But remember the Red River Valley And the one that has loved you so true
I’m only 20 and I remember my grandfather (who raised me all my life and whom I still spend a lot of time with) would come home from work and pick me up and carry me around and whistle this song so soothingly and perfectly. I heard this and immediately teared up. It made me call him and tell him how much I love him and how much I appreciate how much he’s done for me. Love that old man :’ )
Grandfathers are one of God's great gifts to a grandson. I loved my Grandfather & miss him a lot. Because of him at 77 I am doing my best to be a good Grandfather & hope I can fill his shoes.
Full lyrics: From this valley they say you are going, We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile, For they say you are taking the sunshine Which has brightened our pathways a while. Chorus: Come and sit by my side if you love me; Do not hasten to bid me adieu, But remember the Red River Valley, And the girl that has loved you so true. I've been thinking a long time, my darling, Of the sweet words you never would say, Now, alas, must my fond hopes all vanish? For they say you are going away. Won't you think of the valley you're leaving, Oh, how lonely and sad it will be, Just think of the fond heart you're breaking, And the grief you are causing to me. From this valley they say you are going, When you go, may your darling go too? Would you leave her behind unprotected, When she loves no one other than you. As you go to your home by the ocean, May you never forget those sweet hours, That we spent in the Red River Valley, And the love we exchanged 'mid the flowers. I have promised you, darling, that never Will a word from my lips cause you pain, And my life, it will be yours forever, If you only will love me again. They will bury me where you have wandered, Near the hills where the daffodils grow, When you're gone from the Red River valley, For I can't live without you I know.
Music like this completely clears my mind and I forget everything that’s going on in life. Wish I could’ve lived in those times. Wasn’t full of media and mostly everyone was respectful back then. People minded their business and didn’t get offended over someone else’s opinion.
Liked the comments. A classic song and makes a great play along in the key of A. I’ll be 85 in May and hunkered down in Colorado with the crisis. We had a Cabin in a Beautiful Valley at 9,000’ and this takes me back with a lot of heart. Been playing and learning the harp for the last few years. Yes it can be harder than expected but much fun at this final lap.
This and Larado were the first tunes I ever played on the harmonica I was given at Christmas, I was just messing around without a clue and stumbled accidentally on the right notes. The same happened with my grandmother years before in Dublin 🇮🇪
Oh....my sweet Red River Valley !....A western tune that reminds me of my youth !....I still sing it and play, with my harmonica!....A warm CIAO form Rome !....
ICH koennte auf meiner Blockfflöte noch einmal ueben, und zwar DER MOND IST AUFGEGANGEN! That is only a joke, aber ich habe sogar ein keyboard und einen Ehemann, der das eigene Singen, Schnaps und Cholera trinnkt er so verdünnt, das man nur noch die Verdunnung schmecken can! kann
I got a karaoke machine for Christmas when I was a little girl and I barely got to sing on it the night I got it because my grandpa was singing this song all night. He’s passed now. This is a very special so to me.
I remember this song from my childhood. The words emit emotion's even today. It is a song within the subconscious. I find myself humming or singing while doing small jobs at home.❤️
Wow James. This is awesome. My Mom, 89, is in her final days. My Dad is gone. This was the favorite song that my dad used to play for her. This rendition is heart rending for me. I have taken up the harmonica to carry on Dad's tradition. I will use this to practice with, and I thank you for posting it.
The people back then on the western front knew what life was worth and knew what a great gift it was. They lived in a way that was truly free. I just wish that people now days would view life with the same value.
Beautiful music and great pictures, reminding me of my childhood - at the Saturday matinee we almost always saw a cowboy film. Also back in the days TV showed a number of westerns and so it could be said I was reared on such entertainment. Watching and listening to this makes me long for the good old times to return! PS It looks as though my dog has feelings for the music as he has come over to me and speaking with big sad eyes!
Trish Bailey I have been reared in westerns an military movies, been round western culture for my whole life, I haven’t rode a horse in years, but I long to again, I have a saddle and tack for it, I don’t have a bridle though, but I also have a rope and a couple other things, I long to ride a horse again... long to break my first bronco, I know it’ll be hard, but I love cowboy culture, and I love the old west, I know it wouldn’t be as romantic as Hollywood would make it, but it’s be a hell of a lot more freedom than we got today, plus, it is better than the way we live today
It's such a strange experience when one listen's to such type of music and its history. "I'm from a small town in England, famous for Robin Hood, and we English love the (Americans) with all our hearts. A DIFFERENT ATMOSPHERE, just like the Americans find our British culture. Beautiful, wonderful and so nice !
Growing up in the Philippines, listening to this then and listening to it now brings strong emotions. Go figure. Where I come from, Baguio City, anything having to do with cowboys reflected on feelings, attire, etc. of the West we can only read and see in movies. Thank you for the posting.
Gaerlan I am a pilipino too but I lived in Brazil for the past 50 years and these were my favorite music w/n I am still young and lived in the Philippines
Makes me think of my dad who has passed, he played it on his his harmonica , although I grew up I'm New Jersey, he was a marine slash seabee in the Pacific, they sang it on the islands.
As a kid of about 13, my paw paw always set and played the harmonic on the front steps. One day he gave me a Honer marine band, and taught me me to play, this was the very first song.
It’s 2020 I’m 81 & this one is still one of the best..
Keep on going, Patriot; for as long as you can.
Keep it going, you're the best.
Good luck during these trying times. 28 yr old here wishing you the best
I tip my hat to you, good luck and may god bless you
I can only imagine all of the experiences that you've been through and hope that I'll make it there eventually. Live life well, friend.
My pawpaw died in December, and we laid him to rest on Christmas Eve. I logged into his youtube to see his history, and this was the last thing he listened to. That's so Pawpaw.
Thank you! This brings me to tears! I am so sorry for your loss and I'm glad that your Pawpaw got some enjoyment from this video. God Bless!
May his soul rest in peace.......love from India .....cowboy
My best wishes to you and your dear Papa. May your heart find ease until you both will meet again. What a glorious moment that will be. Amen.
@David Mooney I think it's his grandpa
It’s Christmas Eve & im reading this comment my condolences
Maybe no one here is as young as me... 17 anybody?! But I LOVE the old songs. This one fills me with all of the strongest emotions, love, joy, and peace, images of front porches, grandmas snapping peas, grandpas on geetars and harmonicas, young men in cowboy hats dancing on the dirt roads, young lasses in pretty dresses (much like I love to wear) with long swirling hair, things I never knew so well. My parents are raising me right, and in the name of God my Savior, I will be one of the very few of the children in this age who cling to the morals and standards of the righteous fathers before us.
You are a very find young Person god be with you Thanks you a lot.
2024. I’m 64 and my dad said one time this was his favorite song. We played it at his funeral…
I like how the video shows like cowboy stuff and I immediately think of army and prison blues
I am an old man now, close to 80, and the way things are in the world and my life, I get depressed a lot, but then I turn to music like this, and it picks up my spirit, Red River Valley, I sing it a lot!
So glad you enjoyed..................and thanks for your comment.
We can never be sad while ever we have music, poetry set to rhythm. Music can transport us into our memories both good & bad, it soothes my soul. While life & the ways of these trying times tend to impact us the best medicine is music. Peace Norbert.
I might only be 24 in 2022, but I RESPECT my elders! after all, where would we be without them?
God bless you sir, I totally understand.
@@Guess_I_LoseYOU BETTA RESPECT TRUMP U COMMIE!
My mom has dementia and this was one of her favorite songs . Her brothers and dad used to play this song up on a big bluff sitting around a fire with there horses overlooking there big farm. I am playing this now for her while she falls asleep.
My father was a man of many talents and skills, but this was the only song he could play on a harmonica. I’m a child again listening to this. Thanks.
It's 2022; a beautiful rendition during this trying times. God bless all of us.
My Daddy would come in from working on the farm all day, take a bath, eat supper, then go to the front porch, get in the swing and play this song on His harmonica, His favorite one, Lord what memories'. Miss those days.
Thanks For sharing This Story.
Sounds like one hell of a story. This tune really shows us the idea of the people heading west in search of a better life. The original American dream. Ride easy pal.
Just amazing!!
I do too. Look what we have now...
My favorite person in the world, Grandpa used to sing this song on the old farm porch seventy years ago. I still miss him so much.
My grandma used to sing this to me when I was little, as we sat on the old swing on the back porch. It is one of my fondest memories. It used to make me feel so loved and protected. Grandma was the greatest, sweetest woman I have ever known. I have taught all my grandchildren this song and sang it to them when they were little babies as I rocked them. Beautiful song!
So Peaceful...full of happiness and soul and love...No angry music here....We were better then...in the old days...not ashamed to listen to MUSIC....Blessed precious music made by real honest to God Musicians....Play it again SAM!!!!
The harmonica makes me feel homesick in my own house. It's so powerful to me
I know that exact feeling
Beautiful sound of America 🇺🇸, proud American here.
I love it, it’s so sweet yet mournful. Captures that old west frontier vibe perfectly.
So many old people in the comments. So beautiful to see. If anyone is reading this, live your life to fullest and die with no regrets
It's 2021...and I discovered this a few days ago and have been playing along ever since. It touches the very soul of American history and warms my heart to hear and play it. Harmonica key of A for anyone wanting to play along.
Thank you for all those person who kept and love the old music going on, really it will not easily fade away
30 and Filipino... My grandfather used to sing me this when I was a kid before going to bed, I believe since I was infant and until 8 years old. He is already 85 and can still sing this. Now that I have a son and I sing it to him before going to bed too.
I remember walking into a saloon on a dusty street in Gila City in the fall of 1861, a year before the great flood destroyed the town. The barkeep was playing this tune on a piano. It was the first time that I heard this soothing song. I was immediately drawn into the notes that seemed to touch my soul. I can't explain it completely. It's a feeling that words simply can't describe. I had planned to hit the trail the following day to La Paz to mine for gold, but for some reason, I decided to stay a few more days. Maybe it was this song or something else that made me change my plans. The second day in Gila is when I met my wife. She was the owner of a local dressmaking company. I saw her through the storefront window and we locked eyes with one another. We both fell in love instantly. Had I left town as I previously intended, we never would have met.
Real?
@channelname9256 yeah sure I do recall when I was in that same place, my horse threw a shoe a few miles back and I went to the livery stables. While I was awaitin for my horse to be sorted I headed over to the saloon to get me some cornbread and beans, flapjacks and beef Jerkey.was then I heard someone singing the song until a bunch of drunken cowboys burst in the doors whooping and a hollering, well I drew my colt 44 and loosed off lead and everything was quiet. I kinda left town soon after, never met me no wife though........sure love that song yep reckon so 🤪🤪🤪🤪
@@michaeldaly9984 I do believe I heard of you. Many tales are told of that incident, although some facts are different, depending on who is telling the story. You were given the knickname, The Yuma County Kid.
The harmonica a real jewel of Country Western music, so moving
I'm 35 & I love this music so much
Glad you enjoyed.
I'm 32. I play this while driving home from work. It's a short drive.
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for your comment.
This song has a sad, haunting beauty that is difficult to put into words
Like something is missing but you can’t tell what
@@usarmy500 Everything
By FAR, the best rendition of this piece i've heard so far ... Made me want to be 120 years ...ago, or whenever.
I’m 27 and really enjoy this old harmonica music. It’s very comforting to listen to
i salute to whoever played this, they have a heart shining brighter than the sun.
There's just something about the Harmonica that is simply harmonic.
Octavian ² So Very True.
@William Pelley's Ghost hmm
its played close to the hart
The Harmony!
Everybody’s crying and I’m like “I play too much red ded”
No such thing
Rdr2!
Finally someone I can relate to
Can relate
Best game to be ever be created !
I Watched the movie from 1973, Dillinger, starring Warren Oates. There's a scene when he's sitting in his prisons cell. He's carving a wooden gun and whistling to this tune. Then I read this comment in which I'm sorry to hear about your papa may he rest in peace. Your papa had a nostalgic moment listening to this tune. Very few people now days specially the new generation don't know anything about this. To me this song and tune represents a lost history of what America was about. A whole different time when people travel through land in horse wagons, and sit and camp in areas to rest and eat.
Wonderful
Thanks
I'm 19 and I love this music
This is how beautiful harmonica music is. Truly wonderful.
One can only sit and ponder on what it must have been like movin out that way to start a new. From the miserable struggles, hardships and sacrifice. Now here I am today. Its a beautiful thing.
Thanks for your nice comment.
You bet. Central Minnesota born and raised always respected the prairie.
Time is so cruel, it takes away everyone you loved.
It gives life as easy as it takes. Ride easy, cowboy and give it your all.
@@ManOnTheMoon2 Kannst Du füer mich auch so oder so ähnlich raimen?!
IT IS A CLASSIC. CAN NEVER GET TIRED OF LISTENING TO IT.
Cuddling with my kitten listening to this beautiful music!
Have no idea , but this makes me very very emotional, I am not from that time, and that place, but something just moves my old heart.
Glad To Hear This Was A Heart Warming Song.
Listen 'Ima dana kada ne znam sta da radim'
It was a very huge part of American history told in song. So everytime you look to the west, may your memories go to that old idea of the American Dream.
awww , I know @@@ sweet
gilfavor1river The harmonica can make the toughest man weep.
My room seemed suddenly empty when this music finished. Usually, I'm quick on the button for something else. Moments ago, I just sat there in quiet contemplation after reading, while listening, the many interesting comments people have provided. This beautiful song and its touching lyrics is one of my all-time favorite slow songs.
Gezongen met mijn vader 65 jaar geleden.Nog steeds mooi!!Groeten uit HollandJoop van Middendorp
This version reminds me of my grandmother and granddaddy. They loved this song and this type of music. Great music and great songs will never go away.
I am a Turk i dont why i love this instrument someone playing harmonica alone seems like the saddest thing in the world to me.
Playing harmonica is showing your emotions and feelings. For me it's good time - killer machine 🙂
@@PolishArkadas hahahahah Merhaba ye you right i need to learn this
Back to memory-lane when I was thirteen in 1960.So heart touching.Thanks
It is beautifull reallllll music this is brilliant chapeau.
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for your comment.
@@JamesLedrick Welcome it is brilliant super good.Thank YOU.
i feel hooked to this song and all of the history that written on this lovely song...
im 23, i born far far away from another continent that this song was written, but i still feel some connection to that old era, old times... it feels weird, strange but good at the same time...
oh humanity is just such a mistery...
Oh how I adore this song and this rendition. I'm Australian but spent time recently in Montana , Wyoming South Dakota .....How I long to return..
Well come back as soon as you can, look me up, and I'll play ALL these old songs for ya, plus some new ones.And I'll throw in Waltzing Matilda for ya! I'm from Ohio but I love that part of the USA you mention. I think old Slim Dusty would like it too! Rest his soul!
My Country is beautiful. Mr Obama and all the left wants to destroy America.They are FUMING Donal Trump beat Crooked HITLERry. They made fun,berated,mocked,laughed @,CHEATED, But we the people came out in numbers and beat them!. We welcome you back!. If you get back contact me!.
packingten at gmail.com. take care,Bill
packingten Hey man, I’m a conservative too, but for the sake of this nice and calming video, please don’t berate people with your political opinions, now isn’t the time or the place. You can do that in a political video.
helen ellevsen I live here in Montana and I wouldn’t trade where I live for anywhere else. Hunting is a big thing for my family. With hunting we get to see some of the most beautiful sides of this state and have fun doing it. No one really talks about Montana a lot, but it’s sure a nice place to live
That song never get's old... 💓 Then a puff from the pipe.
I played that about 60 years ago so sweet yo hear it again now 80 and still love it.
I LOVE THIS MUSIC .IT BRINGS BACK OLD MEMORIES. ONE OF THE BEST.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 FROM SYDNEY AUSTRALIA . THANKS FOR SHARING
Glad you enjoyed ..............Thanks for you comment.
Ich war sogar zweimal in Melbourne!! Long ago! Wenn Du MEER wissen willst kannst you MICH ja fragen, wenn nicht lass es mehrfach sein, ich schaue nämlich gerade Wimmetou mit Pierre Brice und Lex Barker. Jetzt verstanden? SI or NO?
I love this type of music. My Grandpa and Dad played the harmonica and I would listen to them. They are gone now and now I am the 5th generation of playing this type of music on the harmonica. Love listening to this music THANKS.
This beautiful melody reminds me of a somewhat distant past when I was a boy and enjoyed watching Western movies. Does this valley exist? Or was it ever so beautiful? Red River Valley! Simply gorgeous.
I have a 1950’s harmonica and it came with this song
one of the greatest songs ever made never forget it could listen to it over and over takes me back in time every time i hear i wish i could go back to my childhood and never come back
@Gort NewtonVG CD mm and
Get frozen, time travel is on the way.
This song is BREATHTAKING. And the photos fit the music perfectly
This is a Classic that folks will always play. I am a 48 year old who loves playing his jaw harp to this wonderful song!
You must be 50 now. Just like me.
@@MensaGiraffe Will be 51 on October 17th!
@@kinkajou777 I'll be 51 in August
@@MensaGiraffe Happy Early Birthday 🎂!
THANK YOU AND HAVE A GOOD CHRISTMAS
You A very Merry Christmas TOO
This is so good it takes me back to when I had my whole life in front of me now life is passing at pace and this tune slows it all down for awhile.
Thank You For Your Nice Comment.
Amen.
Best of the oldies
Lyrics:
From this valley they say you are goin'
I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
For they say you are takin' the sunshine
That has brightened our pathway the while
Do you think of the valley you're leavin'
Oh how lonely and dreary it will be
Do you think of the fond heart you're breakin'
And the sadness you've cast over me
For a long time my dear, I've been waiting
For the words that you never would say
And alas my poor heart you are breakin'
For they tell me you're goin' away
As you go to your home by the ocean
May you never forget those sweet hours
That we spent in the Red River Valley
And the love we exchanged mid the flowers
Come and sit by my side if you love me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
But remember the Red River Valley
And the one that has loved you so true
I’m only 20 and I remember my grandfather (who raised me all my life and whom I still spend a lot of time with) would come home from work and pick me up and carry me around and whistle this song so soothingly and perfectly. I heard this and immediately teared up. It made me call him and tell him how much I love him and how much I appreciate how much he’s done for me. Love that old man :’ )
Grandfathers are one of God's great gifts to a grandson. I loved my Grandfather & miss him a lot.
Because of him at 77 I am doing my best to be a good Grandfather & hope I can fill his shoes.
@@cstokes359 mp mp mp
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Whenever I need a good eyes wash, I come back to this tune. Made me feel damn good again
This piece moved me.. always loved this song..no one is ever going to make this kind of music ever again...
Glad You Enjoyed.........Thanks For You Comment.
Full lyrics:
From this valley they say you are going,
We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile,
For they say you are taking the sunshine
Which has brightened our pathways a while.
Chorus:
Come and sit by my side if you love me;
Do not hasten to bid me adieu,
But remember the Red River Valley,
And the girl that has loved you so true.
I've been thinking a long time, my darling,
Of the sweet words you never would say,
Now, alas, must my fond hopes all vanish?
For they say you are going away.
Won't you think of the valley you're leaving,
Oh, how lonely and sad it will be,
Just think of the fond heart you're breaking,
And the grief you are causing to me.
From this valley they say you are going,
When you go, may your darling go too?
Would you leave her behind unprotected,
When she loves no one other than you.
As you go to your home by the ocean,
May you never forget those sweet hours,
That we spent in the Red River Valley,
And the love we exchanged 'mid the flowers.
I have promised you, darling, that never
Will a word from my lips cause you pain,
And my life, it will be yours forever,
If you only will love me again.
They will bury me where you have wandered,
Near the hills where the daffodils grow,
When you're gone from the Red River valley,
For I can't live without you I know.
Thanks Steve . I'm 76 and NEVER knew this rendition . Got to memorize this.
I just adore this type of music , it relaxes me all the time
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Música linda e muito bem interpretada com uma suavidade encantadora, obrigado Sr. James pela feliz postagem!
Concordo com você Paulo. A canção é maravilhosa.
I so want to learn to play this for my kids. My family is Mexican but I love the old American culture.
Same I’m Mexican and American so
Faze _Ken777 I’m a second generation American. I love my culture but I love my country more.
If I had a time machine, the first place I'd go to is the Old West.
Matt D b
You won't make it out alive
you'd die of a young age, thats the for sure thing about that idea.
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Music like this completely clears my mind and I forget everything that’s going on in life. Wish I could’ve lived in those times. Wasn’t full of media and mostly everyone was respectful back then. People minded their business and didn’t get offended over someone else’s opinion.
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Love this tune .brings back very sad memories.
Liked the comments. A classic song and makes a great play along in the key of A. I’ll be 85 in May and hunkered down in Colorado with the crisis. We had a Cabin in a Beautiful Valley at 9,000’ and this takes me back with a lot of heart. Been playing and learning the harp for the last few years. Yes it can be harder than expected but much fun at this final lap.
Glad you enjoyed.............I lived in Colorado at one time it is nice out there. You stay safe.
Am 56 and every time I listen to the song my dad's memories come back the cowboys song and the movie
This and Larado were the first tunes I ever played on the harmonica I was given at Christmas, I was just messing around without a clue and stumbled accidentally on the right notes. The same happened with my grandmother years before in Dublin 🇮🇪
Oh....my sweet Red River Valley !....A western tune that reminds me of my youth !....I still sing it and play, with my harmonica!....A warm CIAO form Rome !....
ICH koennte auf meiner Blockfflöte noch einmal ueben, und zwar DER MOND IST AUFGEGANGEN! That is only a joke, aber ich habe sogar ein keyboard und einen Ehemann, der das eigene Singen, Schnaps und Cholera trinnkt er so verdünnt, das man nur noch die Verdunnung schmecken can! kann
Ciao, dall'Argentina!!
Beautiful, this is an old American Love song-Three cheers from Sri Lanka
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WOW what a beautiful version of such a truly remarkable song.
Beautiful melody and beautiful comments it invokes deep from man. We are not dead yet in spite of the corporate culture!
+Amitava Manna Yes, I agree. Beautiful music will outlive all the evil.
Your words extremely musical to me! May God bless you.
Amitava Manna Andrea botcelli
This sends my mind to travel back in time....long time ago we used to sing this in grade school.Thank you for sharing.
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I got a karaoke machine for Christmas when I was a little girl and I barely got to sing on it the night I got it because my grandpa was singing this song all night. He’s passed now. This is a very special so to me.
I remember this song from my childhood. The words emit emotion's even today. It is a song within the subconscious. I find myself humming or singing while doing small jobs at home.❤️
Such an adorable rythm. I am crying man.....u all westerners truly fantastic!
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Wow James. This is awesome. My Mom, 89, is in her final days. My Dad is gone. This was the favorite song that my dad used to play for her. This rendition is heart rending for me. I have taken up the harmonica to carry on Dad's tradition. I will use this to practice with, and I thank you for posting it.
The people back then on the western front knew what life was worth and knew what a great gift it was. They lived in a way that was truly free. I just wish that people now days would view life with the same value.
beautiful moments back then......beautiful sounds and sights forever ! harmonica here brings out human emotions at their deepest.
Ich höre gerne die Musik und bin jedes Mal wieder begeistert.
I love this song makes me feel so humble.👍🇬🇧
Music like this deserves to be remembered
God knows my heart adores this kinda tune!
Fire-Heart the Wolf
James Ledrick
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Hey James...I Love this song!!... Thank you for posting this! 😊
Beautiful music and great pictures, reminding me of my childhood - at the Saturday matinee we almost always saw a cowboy film. Also back in the days TV showed a number of westerns and so it could be said I was reared on such entertainment. Watching and listening to this makes me long for the good old times to return!
PS It looks as though my dog has feelings for the music as he has come over to me and speaking with big sad eyes!
Trish Bailey I have been reared in westerns an military movies, been round western culture for my whole life, I haven’t rode a horse in years, but I long to again, I have a saddle and tack for it, I don’t have a bridle though, but I also have a rope and a couple other things, I long to ride a horse again... long to break my first bronco, I know it’ll be hard, but I love cowboy culture, and I love the old west, I know it wouldn’t be as romantic as Hollywood would make it, but it’s be a hell of a lot more freedom than we got today, plus, it is better than the way we live today
Reminds me of old Sacramento with horse wagons and the steam train passing by. Just so peaceful😌
THAT ... sounds like WORK! BTDT. (Yeah, it was good. It's STILL good!)
This song feels like something is missing and you can’t tell what
I love the melody! I play it often!! This is a wonderful rendition of the song! Blessings!!
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i live in ireland,my father rip used to play it beautifully on the harmonicia.always reminds me of him,he was a soft,kind hearted man
It's such a strange experience when one listen's to such type of music and its history. "I'm from a small town in England, famous for Robin Hood, and we English love the (Americans) with all our hearts. A DIFFERENT ATMOSPHERE, just like the Americans find our British culture. Beautiful, wonderful and so nice !
Beautiful I love listening to this song. No matter how it is played.
Growing up in the Philippines, listening to this then and listening to it now brings strong emotions. Go figure. Where I come from, Baguio City, anything having to do with cowboys reflected on feelings, attire, etc. of the West we can only read and see in movies. Thank you for the posting.
Gaerlan I am a pilipino too but I lived in Brazil for the past 50 years and these were my favorite music w/n I am still young and lived in the Philippines
Makes me think of my dad who has passed, he played it on his his harmonica , although I grew up I'm New Jersey, he was a marine slash seabee in the Pacific, they sang it on the islands.
As a kid of about 13, my paw paw always set and played the harmonic on the front steps. One day he gave me a Honer marine band, and taught me me to play, this was the very first song.
My Dad used to play this on the harmonica. It stops me in my tracks and my heart aches when ever I hear it.