My precious Christian, Blue Ridge mountain born and bred grandmother lived to be 102. She was loved by all. This song was played at her funeral and there was not a dry eye after it played, certainly not in mine. I wish for this to be played at my funeral. At that time, I will be with "home" with both my precious Grandma and Momma, and my Father who I do not remember. He passed away when I was 13 months old. . As I listen to it to this day, it makes me cry, but in a good way. It unites me with them all for just a few moments in time until it is my turn for my Savior to call me home.
My great grand father wrote this song. His name was W.E. Sallings of Luttrell, Tn. Burl Ives stole this song while traveling threw this area looking for hill songs. There was a lawsuit and Papaw won. No royalitys were ever given for this song. All hymnals show that it was written by him. Thank you Papaw Sallings for leaving us such a beautiful song to remember you by.
I love this song. My dad was a opera singer turned Minister of Music and no one can sing this song like my dad. He was a Bass Baritone and loved the Black Spirituals because he said they have a sincere honesty and love comes out of them to Christ.
Emmy Lou Harris can sing anything,this has always been a well-loved song,words so beautiful & music so heart breakingly beautiful. Have old album with Dolly Partin and Linda Ronstadt,& Emmy Lou,think its called TRIO,have to dig it out,has wonderful songs by three of the most talented singers ever!!
to be played at my own funeral. cant wait to see my mother and father again! no big rush.. but when i hear this song.. i remember its all gonna be fine
Emmy Lou Harris was one of my friends favourite singers - so this is only fitting in learning of my friends passing. I have loved this song since I was really young. And it gives me peace hearing this beautiful song.
What I want to hear is Emmylou and Trace Adkins to do this as a duet. This was my dad's favorite song. Emmylou's version, this version, was his favorite. I love Trace Adkins version as well and would love to hear them do it together. I don't have a single favorite song but this one ranks very high on my list of favorites.
Though it may take a century or more for them to come together, some songs are simply written for a certain voice, and some voices are simply born to sing those songs. That is certainly what happened in this case. No one has ever done this song better, and only the Hot Band can weave the mandolin, guitar, fiddle and dobro together to punctuate this old bluegrass gospel so well. This is an absolutely superb combination of song, voice and musicians.
The director’s choice of focusing on a hat rather the beautiful singer is criminal. One shot is fine but they over do it. Gorgeous rendition of an immortal song. Thank you for uploading.
I see and understand your point, the music must live on! but could there ever be a better version?, not in my lifetime I'd guess. Let's just all enjoy this masterpiece as it is...
I think people should definatly be allowed to sing whatever they like, I think that what Derek means is that this versions is JUST SO GOOD. I've listened to Ed's for me its alright but this is the version I keep coming back to, and thats nothing against Ed or people who like his version better, in fact I am glad he did the song so that more people can here this wonderful Appalachian classic
This a great version. I've always loved EmmyLou. You need to check out Jerry Reed's version. Equally great, but a little different. The picking is great, too. RIP, Jerry. Long live ELH.
This is pitched lower than it was originally recorded, and I find it jarring. It's in E flat minor on the original recording, as well as sheet music one can purchase of Emmylou's version. Every other Emmylou version here on You Tube is in E flat minor. Something is off here.
It's transposed a half step down, at least. Don't know why they'd do that if she wasn't singing live. The backing instrumental sounds like it might be playback though.
I KNOW MY JOURNEY WILL BE SIMPLY SATISFYING ACCOMPANNIED BY THIS MARVELLOUS VOICE!!!V.W.
My precious Christian, Blue Ridge mountain born and bred grandmother lived to be 102. She was loved by all. This song was played at her funeral and there was not a dry eye after it played, certainly not in mine. I wish for this to be played at my funeral. At that time, I will be with "home" with both my precious Grandma and Momma, and my Father who I do not remember. He passed away when I was 13 months old. . As I listen to it to this day, it makes me cry, but in a good way. It unites me with them all for just a few moments in time until it is my turn for my Savior to call me home.
If a song would ever describe my life its this one I'm just passing on. But t the singer has the best verisom I ever heard
.AMEN and AMEN 🙏🙌👏😌✨☺🙏🙌👏😌
My great grand father wrote this song. His name was W.E. Sallings of Luttrell, Tn. Burl Ives stole this song while traveling threw this area looking for hill songs. There was a lawsuit and Papaw won. No royalitys were ever given for this song. All hymnals show that it was written by him. Thank you Papaw Sallings for leaving us such a beautiful song to remember you by.
I did this at my grandfather's funeral almost 40 years ago. It still makes me cry.
I love this song. My dad was a opera singer turned Minister of Music and no one can sing this song like my dad. He was a Bass Baritone and loved the Black Spirituals because he said they have a sincere honesty and love comes out of them to Christ.
I have never heard a better, more beautiful vesion of this song. So haunting..
I wholeheartedly agree!
None better. Queen of the wayfarying stranger.
Hayde Bluegrass Band may be better, but ELH still owns my heart.
Al Ward, Emmylou's performance is magnificent. I enjoyed Rhiannon Godden's, too. Might want to give it a listen.
Emmy Lou Harris can sing anything,this has always been a well-loved song,words so beautiful & music so heart breakingly beautiful. Have old album with Dolly Partin and Linda Ronstadt,& Emmy Lou,think its called TRIO,have to dig it out,has wonderful songs by three of the most talented singers ever!!
to be played at my own funeral. cant wait to see my mother and father again! no big rush.. but when i hear this song.. i remember its all gonna be fine
i hear you i can sit on my daddys lap and hug my mom forever and forever
They will be there.
mortishia99 hopefully you are still with the living little sister!
Bill Monroe wished the same and she sang this song on his memorial service in 1996.
Emmy Lou Harris was one of my friends favourite singers - so this is only fitting in learning of my friends passing. I have loved this song since I was really young. And it gives me peace hearing this beautiful song.
My favourite song so far , Emily Harris is a queen , a pure delight ,,,,,
Yesss ! à magic voice.....and a very very very beautiful women
Mama we will be together again 💙
Emmy is one of my favorite female country singers, and this tune is fabulous !!!
Thanks for sharing.
The BEST version ever
I love this song and her voice.
love this thumbs up to every one
Ma favorite chanson de E. Harris!!!! Pleine d'émotions, de la nostalgie inaccessible, de la fine beauté
The album Roses in the Snow is what really launched my passion for country music ! I thought it was the best album of the year at the time .
Emmy lou is excelent on this song beautiful voice the music is exceptional
Emmylou has the voice of an Angel and is the perfect person to sing this song!
My friend in Solo and Ensemble sang this and she gave me chills and almost made me cry when she sang this and she got a 1!!!!
Love your beautiful talent,Emmylou!!Love those songs of faith.
Hands down the best version I've ever heard. The strength of her voice matches the emotion of the song. Perfect.
The emotional depth that it takes to create such a performance is what has been lost in the youth of our day
This song hits home for sure.
What I want to hear is Emmylou and Trace Adkins to do this as a duet. This was my dad's favorite song. Emmylou's version, this version, was his favorite. I love Trace Adkins version as well and would love to hear them do it together. I don't have a single favorite song but this one ranks very high on my list of favorites.
Tennessee Ernie Ford did a spectacular version as well.
This song runs cold chills over me, Emmylous you are an Angel
Just listened to this 4 times in a row..
She's my best singer
very nice, a great song ,well sung with great visuals
So beautiful.
Beautiful
Though it may take a century or more for them to come together, some songs are simply written for a certain voice, and some voices are simply born to sing those songs. That is certainly what happened in this case. No one has ever done this song better, and only the Hot Band can weave the mandolin, guitar, fiddle and dobro together to punctuate this old bluegrass gospel so well. This is an absolutely superb combination of song, voice and musicians.
beautiful, hauntingly beautiful!
god she is so dam beautiful
This old song comes out of Dixie , like rock n roll gospel , country r+b , soul blues ETC> never forget where americ as music Roots come from!!!
Dixie way of England.....
❤ Best version!
I agree that she sings it beautifully, but we need to hand down these American spiritual treasures down through the generations. Sing on!
love this song
They truly don't make 'em like this anymore.
bless everyone here and gone to heaven
haunting that voice those lyrics
Sweet and harsh singing, like life.
Excellent sound quality, thank you so much for this classic.
Forgot to say huge thanks for posting,added to favorites,of course!
one of those songs and singers that if you have to ask you'll never know.
love her
beautiful
wait for me in heaven i will see you again,loveyou bro!
The director’s choice of focusing on a hat rather the beautiful singer is criminal. One shot is fine but they over do it. Gorgeous rendition of an immortal song. Thank you for uploading.
I'm speechless..that's the line i wanted to use....you're right...
Very nice version! Thank you for sharing!
Yes they will hallelujah
if this wont move you i dont know what would this is great
This is incredible, but Johnny Cash did a gorgeous version of it too.
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Thanks.
I see and understand your point, the music must live on! but could there ever be a better version?, not in my lifetime I'd guess. Let's just all enjoy this masterpiece as it is...
I think people should definatly be allowed to sing whatever they like, I think that what Derek means is that this versions is JUST SO GOOD. I've listened to Ed's for me its alright but this is the version I keep coming back to, and thats nothing against Ed or people who like his version better, in fact I am glad he did the song so that more people can here this wonderful Appalachian classic
I liked...
Super věc :-)
This is from the year I married my Bessie. Time flies.
Legend
Who would vote this down?For me this song stick out because of her voice range even here where she was so young.Love emmylou
neko case has the soul to do it, but i think only a few are able... cheers.
This a great version. I've always loved EmmyLou. You need to check out Jerry Reed's version. Equally great, but a little different. The picking is great, too. RIP, Jerry. Long live ELH.
Nobody should ever be allowed sing this song again, Emmylou nails it, end of...
Well said...
This s a great version! Natalie Merchant does the song justice, too.
Gee she is good
She's from Alabama, what do you expect? The women from here are strong.
There are women singers and then there's Emmylou Harris. Linda Ronstadt was a distant second followed by Patsy Cline.
Mary Plaidy amen
Listen to Tim Buckley's version if you feel like having goosebumps.
Check out another version [george canyon wayfaring stranger]
good gospel
....second only to Bill Monroe's version, and that's a compliment!
+solis Bill should sing as good. The Band is great too.
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Jack whites version at my funeral 👍
same way youre saying...,nobody should live the way first of mankind did...???
change here towards he end to hear...
best version by TENNESSE ERNIE FORD
Definitive.
This is pitched lower than it was originally recorded, and I find it jarring. It's in E flat minor on the original recording, as well as sheet music one can purchase of Emmylou's version. Every other Emmylou version here on You Tube is in E flat minor. Something is off here.
Really great version but it would have been so much better with the additional verses included.
Meant for Mortishia
Greatest version of this great song I've ever heard. But... this looks like lip-synching to me. Perfect match to her recorded version.
maria mckee
No
Can't find her version anywhere. Loved it.
It's transposed a half step down, at least. Don't know why they'd do that if she wasn't singing live. The backing instrumental sounds like it might be playback though.
Yep, I kind of like it in the lower register, compared to the record. 👌
Watch Ed Sheerans version.