Prior to my sister's passing a couple of years ago, she planned her funeral and the songs she wanted played. This was the song she wanted played last. It was her wish that people would clap their hands and dance a little dance in celebration of her life. My sister was very talented in playing the piano. This reminds me of her and of that moment when we said goodbye to her. Thank you.
I'm so glad I brought back special memories to you ...and thank you for the hair idea...I LOVE the old beehive...I think I can pull that look off...Later....`(queen) Joan
Joan, I'm from South West Missouri and I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your way you played this song on that beautiful old upright piano. I don't know how to play or read sheet music. I can only play by ear and memory. I have played trombone, clarinet, organ, piano, keyboard 🎹, and violin 🎻.
That was really good Joan, I liked it very much. I've been trying to teach myself ragtime music but not alot of people show you how to play these days. Thanks for sharing.
Oh how I love this! Enjoyed every inspiring note and key stroke! Girl, I'll never play this one again after listening to your awesome version! You are great Joanie. Love Ya! Moe Oh yeah, I'll be watching for the bee hive hairdo. . . . . . . I mean, I wanna see you put Vestal Goodman to shame! LOL!
Your style of playing, and the piano both sound just like I remember from Baptist church when I was a kid. Now, you just had your hair up in a beehive the image would be complete :-) I really enjoy the hymns.
Joan, back in my day when I was in School, i always had to stay over lol for Punishment, and one of the Teachers that i had to stay with played a Piano and looked almost like you and i Always asked her to play the Blue Tail Fly, and she would do it, guess she wasn't supposed to tho but she was good to me, that was back in the early 50's.
We can all use a closer walk. What a beautiful way to remind us. Thank you for that precious reminder. ✝️
Big dangling earrings, camo mumu and an old gospel song played as cool as it’ll ever be played! ❤❤❤
Reminds me of how my grandma used to play. My favorite thing as a kid was listening to her play the piano. I wish she still would!
This song played so beautifully is helping me through one of the worst times in my entire life. Thank you, Joan.
This Lady is without doubt top class
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I solely agree 💯 percent!
So good I get tears
Now that's how you feel a slow song up. Beautiful lady with beautiful playing. Love it
Don’t think I’ve ever heard this so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. This is a special blessing!
I just discovered this. My grandmother's favorite hymn. I remember her singing it all the time. Just wonderful! 👍
Love how much you can actually see she loves playing the music.
So beautiful. You add life to the song.😊😊
Joan Atwell you are a blessing to this troubled earth, may God be with you my dear, Greetings from Botswana
This was awesome. I am ready to go to church and praise the Lord!
Love the sound from a good old upright piano!
Love this song!
I never get tired of listening to you play!
My mother played just like you do.
Thank You!
I just love her style of playing I can listen to it forever
A real God given talent. My neighbor played this style....all by ear. I struggled thru lessons. Thank you lady
Prior to my sister's passing a couple of years ago, she planned her funeral and the songs she wanted played. This was the song she wanted played last. It was her wish that people would clap their hands and dance a little dance in celebration of her life. My sister was very talented in playing the piano. This reminds me of her and of that moment when we said goodbye to her. Thank you.
They Don't get any Better then this, Thanks Joan, God Bless You.
Its the best version on YT 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
I keep returning...you play this so beautifully! Bless you!
Been back kazillion times....so fun and soulful!! Thank you! Thank you! True spirit here! Bless you!
I keep teturning..its that fun and uplifting! Thank you!
Simply magnificent 👏
Back again! Love this! And love you! Thank you!
Beautiful 👏 love New Orleans Music
Never have I heard this song played Stride! Love it!
This is my favorite version of Just a Closer Walk with Thee! I cant stop listening to it!! Thank you for the great video!
Back again, as I love this! Thank you!
Play it Sister! Love your style!
Her playing reminds me of Joanne Castle. How wonderful she is.
You Play so well 🥰 Hallelujah 🙌🙌
You play so beautifully, thank you for sharing, you really brought me a smile with your original version of this timeless tune.
I like it. You have style. Thank you very much.
Beautifully played.
I love this. My grandmother, aunties and uncles play the piano in third style and songs like these. When I was young we would watch them. Beautiful
She makes it look so easy!!!! 👍❤️
3rd time watching you play...you are adorable as your body rocks as you play...makes me rock too! Very fun!
I just love your style Joan!
Terrific......Loved this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love it, sister. That is my favorite hymn
Love this! Very nice!
Best style of piano ever heard beautiful
Just plain wonderful! Love your playing.
Hell yes you rock girl. Loved this so much.
I'm so glad I brought back special memories to you ...and thank you for the hair idea...I LOVE the old beehive...I think I can pull that look off...Later....`(queen) Joan
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT MY FRIEND,JOAN IS THE BEST
Excellent, really enjoyed your performance. Lifted my day, thanks.
What a talent-loved it
Loved your style of playing....just AWESOME!!
Thank you so much for this. My Dad played it just like this and you brought every loving memory of him back to me.
Love this. I've always wished I could play the piano. You make it seem so easy. 💗🌹💗
Awesome rendition!
Joan, I'm from South West Missouri and I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your way you played this song on that beautiful old upright piano. I don't know how to play or read sheet music. I can only play by ear and memory. I have played trombone, clarinet, organ, piano, keyboard 🎹, and violin 🎻.
You Make my Day every time i watch this Video, Your the BEST
Amen. For the glory of god. Amazing hymn. I am waiting to my lord.
Great talent. Love your rendition. Thanks for sharing!!
Put sand in my eyes......wonderful.
AWESOME!!! Very well played!!
Wonderful! Very beautiful
Very very good Joan!!
Outstanding and well done.
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
Simply amazing
GRANDE CLASSE !! BRAVO A VOUS MME LA PIANISTE
You play divine my dear, Bear hugs for being so sweet and for sharing such a God gifted talent
Very good performance. 😊
It appears this lady plays by ear, like my dear mother did(she also played religious hymns). Always have loved this song...just love hearing this!🥰👍💕
Well Played Joan, do you have sheet music for the way you play this?
awh--thank ya thank ya very much...have a great weekend...~(queen) Joan ~Louisiana usa
really nice. thank you !!!!!!!
Beautiful. Soulful. 🙏🏾
Wow ! Beautiful!
Best music video .
:) keep on a playin Sista! keep on a playin!!! .. you keep on a praisin Jesus keep ticklin them ivories!
Que bello talento, hoy no se oye tocar de ese modo, que Dios te bendiga hna., gracias. Desde Santiago de Chile
Best piano cover ever
Amen sister!!
This made my heart smile! ♥️
Un son authentique ! bravo
jean-pierre Guillaume YEs
The GREATEST
Nicely done!
That was really good Joan, I liked it very much. I've been trying to teach myself ragtime music but not alot of people show you how to play these days. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful!!!! Marvelous!!!!
Awesome job!
The lord has blessed you. That was wonderful
Awesome I loved it :) thank you x
You're the best!
Fantastic! God bless!
fantastic ,i enjoy your playing and singing
Oh how I love this! Enjoyed every inspiring note and key stroke! Girl, I'll never play this one again after listening to your awesome version! You are great Joanie. Love Ya! Moe Oh yeah, I'll be watching for the bee hive hairdo. . . . . . . I mean, I wanna see you put Vestal Goodman to shame! LOL!
keep them coming please
keep that gospel coming sis
Your style of playing, and the piano both sound just like I remember from Baptist church when I was a kid.
Now, you just had your hair up in a beehive the image would be complete :-)
I really enjoy the hymns.
fantastic wish i could play x
Joan - there's nobody quite like you!
Joan, back in my day when I was in School, i always had to stay over lol for Punishment, and one of the Teachers that i had to stay with played a Piano and looked almost like you and
i Always asked her to play the Blue Tail Fly, and she would do it, guess she wasn't supposed
to tho but she was good to me, that was back in the early 50's.
Fantastic.👍👍👍
Very Nice !!!
What a lady! ❤️
Beautiful piano playing