What a lovely analysis of a brilliant musician. When you look at Nanci’s expression she’s totally lost in the song and you really get the sense of someone telling you their personal story. There is also a magic in the way Fil discovers the guitar part in real time, you feel the joy and surprise as he interprets her playing. Thank you Fil for honouring Nanci’s memory.
Nanci Griffith as Alison Kraus, Emmylou Harris & Kate Wolf are women who sing with voices as clear as a bell. Which is rare. Now another has traveled home. Crossing the Great divide. What a tremendous loss. Will be missed assuredly. Thank you Nanci & Kate. Enjoyed your talent for so many years. 🥺
For 4 minutes 53 seconds time literally stood still. Rest in peace Nanci and thank you for all the great music and memorable concerts, of which I witnessed many. And thanks to Wings of Pegasus for being so appreciative.
Have been following Nanci’s career since I watched her play Sunday happy hours at the Hole in the Wall in Austin in 1975. The world has just lost a beautiful poet, singer, musician, and songwriter. Rest In Peace, Beautiful Nanci.
@@bonniedrouillard3963 , I was at the EFM Fest in 1992; best music festival I've ever seen, it makes the Newport Folk Fest look like a concert in someone's back yard. 5 stages, 60 performers, 2.5 days of music. I'd love to attend again!
@@bonniedrouillard3963 , PS, speaking of the Irish loving Nanci's music, it's reciprocal---- Irish bands usually get a good reception in the States and Canada. Ron Kavana and his band Alias just blew us away at Edmonton in 1992! I don't think any of us knew who he was or what to expect, but it was easily one of the 10 best musical performances I have ever seen. They would have eaten U2 for breakfast, that's how hot they were!
Nanci Griffith was a treasure. It's sad to know she's gone. I listen to her music on every road trip. Her music is perfect for drives across Texas and Louisiana. I also saw her at Bass Music Hall in Austin, Texas almost 30 years ago: Nanci, her Blue Moon Orchestra, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra played together that night, and everyone in the Hall sang every song with her. It was magic. I hadn't seen the news of her death. I am very saddened by it. RIP, Nanci Griffith. Such a talent! What a beautiful storyteller, poet, song writer! Her memory and music will always be a blessing. Her music gave me great joy and happiness over the years.
I really think that was the ultimate sign of respect for Nanci to let the song play all the way through first before commenting. My hat is off to you. You are top notch in my book! Always love your videos!!
That harmonic on the high e at fret twelve, while part of the progression is also an effect. As Nanci explains on her live album, she treasures a Woolworth's store with two levels and an elevator because as the elevator arrives on each floor, a small bell (like the harmonic) rings out through the store. i remember that ringing well from my youth shopping with my mom in the local Woolworth's (or the Five and Dime as it was known in the US). RIP Nanci. Going up!
I remember the lunch counter with my mother and grandmother when I was a boy. Hearing that song made me miss what was good. Brought a strange little tear ,and boyish grin to me.
Any of us who have memories of those stores are truly fortunate. How often do those of us who do have those memories look at a building, or a spot where a building one was, and think back to the sounds, the scents and the people? I certainly do and sometimes it's with a smile and other times, with watery eyes. No matter which it is, I know that it was special and I was lucky.
Been quite a while since I've listened to Nanci. Listening to her is like seeing your first girlfriend again. A flood of memories and the stories of life.
Was fortunate enough to see her several times live. She was a great storyteller & person. In many of her live performances she explains that the little 'ding' you hear through out the song represented the lift, or elevator of the Woolworth store in the UK.
Yes! Do a RUclips search for her Austin City Limits appearance in the early 1990s where she tells that story. It's also on the One Fair Summer Evening album. "I wanted them to stop the car and let me out so I could fill up my suitcase with unnecessary plastic objects" :-)
Nanci first brought a tear to my eye at a free concert in Birmingham AL...many years ago. Under a huge oak tree...sipping wine...and listening to an angel's voice. The choirs in heaven are enriched...and we who are left behind are poorer. Search for her full explanation of the "chime" in her playing...the sound of an elevator at Woolworth's reaching its destination. RIP Nanci.
When we were young in the early 1960's, Nanci, another friend and I would sit in her front yard and she would sing and play songs she wrote. One I loved so much was about a young girl who got her toe stuck in the tracks, railroad tracks. I remember that always.
There was a few seconds of film of a young girl dancing around in her backyard with the guitar in the film made in Austin I think for the album other rooms. Would you know if that is actually Nanci? I wrote a tribute song that refers to that little film clip I was wondering if it was really her. I have a very interesting story of how I met her.
by the way very nice analysis. As you said she’s keeping that complicated guitar playing so precisely while she’s singing! You’re right Fil, Nancy was a very accomplished singer, songwriter, and accomplished finger picking guitar player. Rest in Peace beautiful lady. Thank you Fil for this very thoughtful reaction & analysis
One of the great singer/songwriters of our time and that's coming from a Hard rock/metal lover. Great guitarist, singer, performer and writer. The whole package. To me her voice was so comfortable, so relatable and warm. So many great songs. She left her mark for sure.
By the time I'd finished watching my first half hour of Nanci on Austin City Limits I had a new favorite singer/songwriter. She wrote some of the most beautiful poetry ever set to music and though she never wanted to be a singer she was an amazingly expressive performer of not only her own songs but those of so many other great writers. The world is a bit less wonderful now for the passing of a wonderful soul. My favorite poetic image of Nanci's, about the Texas plains -- "hot platinum summer days when the dust is still and the cotton prays for rain"
Not only a great songwriter she was also a wonderful interpreter of other writers work. She performed duets with an amazingly diverse group of artists, John Prine to Lyle Lovett to Kathy Matea even Roger Daltrey! She gave lots of young female singers a big break by letting them do the warm-up for shows.
Nanci was the essence of what all Texans should strive to be, a kind, honest, decent human being. Unfortunately, we have very few of them in this State these days.
I fell absolutely in love with this woman many, many years ago, as a young man in rural Kentucky who was addicted to Austin City Limits. She stands as such a unique talent, who could hold her own amongst those epic Texas singer/songwriters.
Nanci had her thumb picks custom made by Guy Clark. She didn't like the thickness of regular thumb picks, and Clark came up with the idea of using a pop-rivet to attach a thinner flat-pick.
That “harmonic” ding she interspersed in the song is the sound of the elevator which the Woolworth’s in her hometown of Austin had. She explained this in concert. I love Nanci. Great songs, singing, performances and she was so charming and engaging.
Oh my God!! I absolutely love Nancy Griffith. I have been a fan of hers for many, many years. Thank you so much for showcasing her and her immense talent here🤗
Fil - I simply want to cry now hearing the news of Nanci's passing. I saw/heard her many times and the highlight had to have been seeing her perform with The Crickets. Nanci kind of saved me through the late 80's and the terrible music period that the 80's had become. We all need our musical guides. I still think that The Last of the True Believers is a TOP 20 album of all-time.
I had not heard of Nanci Griffith before (I often amaze myself at the amount of things I don't know). This was a beautiful song and performance. I do appreciate your analyses, Fil. You help me appreciate music more. Thanks also to the person that recommended this to you.
I've spent the whole weekend just walking around the farm listening to Nanci's music and mourning. I'm just glad that someone has given her the credit that she definitely deserved. She was a heaven-sent angel among us, and losing her leaves a hole in the heart of country music. You did a great job here, and the emotional chords that you struck really made this one of your better reviews in my opinion. Keep doing what you, because you do it well.
Sorry....too choked up to think straight tonight. Nancy said in a live performance that the second E with a high-pitched tinkling sound was a deliberate attempt to reproduce the sound of the elevators at Woolworth
Loved Nanci since the late 80's (when everyone one else at school was in to Wham and Duran Duran! Lol) I was blessed to see her a couple of dozen times over the years and I'm truly gutted that she's gone. Thanks for the appreciation of her amazing abilities. RIP Nance 💙
I just recently discover Wings of Pegasus and it is such a gem. Thank you Fil. I was fortunate to see Nanci Griffith 4 times in concert. Usually at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. A great place to hear music. Her passing hit me harder than any musician leaving us too soon. She always gave a great concert, and she was funny! A great storyteller, a great singer songwriter, she left us so much.
Wow Fil, what a tear jerker of a song and sad that I had never heard of her or realized that she wrote one of my favorite Suzy Bogguss hits, outbound plane. Beautiful tribute of her pretty voice , style and story telling ability.
Wanted to add to my previous comments and also say thank you. I was lucky enough to see Nanci 210 times over 30+ years. It included shows all over Britain and Ireland and two memorable trips to Texas. I was also lucky to get to know her. I will be 65 this year but music is still a big and important part of my life. Always on the look out for new stuff. Current favourites are King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Beautify Junkyards, Garcia Peoples and Widespread. Anyway thanks for what you do. It helps big time. Cheers, Howard.
At the 1985 Winnipeg Folk Festival I had the great honor of meeting Nancy and having a brief, pleasant chat. Unfortunately, I also had the distinct misfortune of following her on stage. I was in Horse Sense, an old-timey cowboy string band duo, lively but rough and relatively early in our inception. We would’ve been better off scheduled for a much earlier slot. She was a consummate performer who radiated confidence with witty stage banter singing finely crafted songs with a beautiful voice and solid inventive guitar work. She had the audience in the palm of her hands. How can you ever follow that? I saw her perform several other times at the festival, but was very thankful I was not scheduled to be on the stage anytime close to her performance. She was a class act, or as Fil says, “the whole package.”
Very relaxing performance vocally and musically with great lyrics. Thanks for the great body of works you left behind Nanci Griffith (RIP) Thanks Fil for the details you pointed out here. 👍
I'd never heard of her, until I saw her on an episode of Austin City Limits ( 1985 ). She had another song that I really liked....'Once In A Very Blue Moon'. Between that song & 'Love At The Five & Dime'......I went out to buy her album. A pretty good trick, considering I'm a Pink Floyd kind of guy. Sorry to hear of her passing.
This is sad news, just loved nanci griffith, very underrated performer and songwriter, I saw her at Newcastle City Hall here in THE UK in 1996,have most albums of hers, have been playing them out of respect for this lovely soul, bless you nanci and rest easy💕😪
First album of hers that I listened to was that live One Fair Summer Eve. Then years later I saw the video and was shocked that it was just her guitar and keyboard player making all of that music. She was amazing folks. So many beautiful songs that the Jerry Garcia band would have covered if they were still around
Thank you for this heartfelt recognition of Nanci's genius. I learned to play the intro to Love at the Five and Dime in the nineties. She was an incredible songwriter and singer but never received the recognition she deserved except by those that loved her music. Now subscribed!
I had the privilege of seeing Nanci live on several occasions, not only was she a brilliant musician, she was also a wonderful human being. A very rare combination indeed, sadly missed ♥️
I never forget working one of her shows back in the 90s. Her backing band was the original Buddy Holly crickets. And during their break they invited me over to have a beer with them. Now that's some history there. The Day the Music Died
God I love Nanci, I am lucky to live in Boston where we have two college radio stations that played folk music and Americana. I saw Nanci with John Prine In Club Casino Hampton Beach NH. Great shows from both and in a nice small setting.
I wrote a poem today for the feast of the Assumption. I dedicate it with sadness to Nancy i didnt know she died. Its Sunday now. Rest In Peace Nancy. blessed maiden take your rest lifted up so high Mother of the lamb of God No one saw you die someone saw you sleeping the angels did attend taking you to paradise where true love has its end woman where you breathing when i saw you fly floating on some golden wings beyond the reach of sky Cloud bursts in the meadows trumpet breaking vail out on the horizon was a ship that set to sail mother never leave us fly unto our needs Earth bereft of heaven still listen to our pleas where faith and hope are lacking teach us to adore Jesus was your little boy there can be nothing more
Nice review...you always add something more to the video. Enrichment. Nanci sang this song on Austin City Limits with a lead off discussion of how the song came about. She started solo with other elements of the band coming in as the song went along. The click (pick) you hear from time to time was meant to represent the elevator going up and down at Woolworth's. As the band came in she would give them a smile and a little recognition with that little elevator click. We had a similar store where I grew up so it was very familiar to me. Today, two years later, I miss her more and more. Thanks.
Hiya, Fil. I'm so thankful for this installment. Prior to just now, I've not heard of Nanci. What a shame. I would've been a fan. May she rest in peace.🥀
Good work Fil. Thank you for this analysis of Nanci. I was saddened to hear of her untimely death. Like I've commented before, you always hope that these talented people would see many days of their latter years before passing. As another contributor to your channel said "Nanci has Crossed The Great Divide". May Nanci Rest In Peace. Thanks again Fil. Stay safe and well.
Wow Fil. I had no idea who Nanci was here in the USA. However when I saw your post Top level Guitar playing I had to check this out. Wow how you continue to do videos on all these differeant styles of musicians is amazing. I think you have the best job in the world and your great at it. Thanks a million times over for sharing with all of us.
I have always sent positive comments on Fil's analysis of varied artists he simply nails it! always draw an interest to your comment whenever familiar with the singer. Thank you for having such esteem for Nanci.
Im from Austin, saw Nancy many times at Little venues like the Chicago House and never even blinked at the Time. Now I live in Germany and there are Woolworth Stores here, will never walk by without thinking of her now, about my brush with greatness.
Glad to hear so many others who loved her work. I didn't have a sense of that before and thought she should be a better known artist, with her talent. But, she was welcomed by many.
Thank you for covering this beautiful lady. She was one who helped a couple of irish artists when they were starting out in the business and had never been forgotten by them.Such a talented and Yet anopther who I described as One of a kind. RIP
Thank you for this. Nanci has been my favorite singer/songwriter since the late '80s. People always seem to appreciate her sublime voice that just sounds like Texas and her amazing storytelling, but her guitar playing gets overlooked. I play myself and I always marveled at her ability to play such complex guitar parts while singing so beautifully. I was fortunate enough to see her live many times and every time was magical. To lose her and John Prine within months of each other seems so cruel. RIP Nanci.
I wish Nanci could have seen this. I don’t think she understood exactly how deeply she was appreciated & loved. Losing her was like losing a part of my childhood - she was always with us; serenading our road trips, singing lullabies to my newborn nieces, planting seeds of activism & setting fires in our souls to rage against injustice & inequality. I was never going to be prepared to lose her. ❤ Thank you for keeping her name & her music in front of us.
Just wanted to mention that a song that was probably made more famous by Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson was actually written by Nanci Griffith and James Hooker: "Gulf Coast Highway". Their own live performance of this song can be found on RUclips. If you haven't checked it out already, I would highly recommend having a listen. All the best!
Hey Fil, been awhile since I've checked in. Nanci Griffith was one of my favorite singer songwriters over the years. i saw her a number of times live in Texas and California. Once with John Prine back in the late 80s. Her finger picking was amazing at the time as not too many women played so intricately. I am a fingerstyle player and have learned most of the many styles of alternating picking and different tunings. A fun video watching you take it apart. Nice job lad... RIP Nanci....
Thank you Fil for another fascinating study. I found your guitar-playing analysis really increased my awareness of Nanci's skills, beyond her wonderful singing. She was really great, in more ways than I knew.
Such a precise analysis, thank you Fil to explain and show us how complicated it is in the dynamism Nanci demonstrated in her playing. I love her finger style demonstration while singing.
Thank you for this great tribute to NG and accurate lesson combined. You nail the magic of her vocals and reveal her overlooked guitar expertise. You are so right that few can ever hope to pull this off professionally but I will truly enjoy trying to get it right enough for the parlor!
Nanci Griffith is a Texas treasure. I grew up listening to her songs because she's one of my mom's favorite musicians and her guitar skills and lyricism are just beautiful. This song makes me cry every time I hear it.
Having known Nancy since the late 70's and the Kerrvile Folk Festival I'm sure she would be happy to have someone praise her gutar playing. Thank you so much for showcasing a very underrated performer.
Thank you for this. Just shows how good she was. Saw her so many times and got to share her company. Much missed. The world is a little bit duller and sadder without her.
What a lovely analysis of a brilliant musician. When you look at Nanci’s expression she’s totally lost in the song and you really get the sense of someone telling you their personal story. There is also a magic in the way Fil discovers the guitar part in real time, you feel the joy and surprise as he interprets her playing. Thank you Fil for honouring Nanci’s memory.
Agree a 100%
He is a very sensitive and observant for a male musician critic. Wonder if he’s married?
@@mangosmadmomfor f***s sake, who's to say he'd want you?
@@Goodbyeeveryonehere your skiddy drawrs need laundering call your mommy!
This is more than an analysis, it’s a homage to Nanci Griffith’s talent. Much appreciated.
Nanci Griffith as Alison Kraus, Emmylou Harris & Kate Wolf are women who sing with voices as clear as a bell. Which is rare. Now another has traveled home. Crossing the Great divide. What a tremendous loss. Will be missed assuredly. Thank you Nanci & Kate. Enjoyed your talent for so many years. 🥺
Agreed. Don't forget Judith Durham as well.
For 4 minutes 53 seconds time literally stood still. Rest in peace Nanci and thank you for all the great music and memorable concerts, of which I witnessed many. And thanks to Wings of Pegasus for being so appreciative.
Have been following Nanci’s career since I watched her play Sunday happy hours at the Hole in the Wall in Austin in 1975. The world has just lost a beautiful poet, singer, musician, and songwriter. Rest In Peace, Beautiful Nanci.
I have been to The Hole in the Wall but saw Nanci at the Edmonton Folk Music in Canada. A beautiful soul. RIP.
@@bonniedrouillard3963 , I was at the EFM Fest in 1992; best music festival I've ever seen, it makes the Newport Folk Fest look like a concert in someone's back yard. 5 stages, 60 performers, 2.5 days of music. I'd love to attend again!
I lived right by the Hole in the Wall in the Women’s co-ops. I was scared to go in there at the time. I wish I had.
@@LIZ-lt1ks , where was it in Austin? I live here now. I wondered what it was now.
@@bonniedrouillard3963 , PS, speaking of the Irish loving Nanci's music, it's reciprocal---- Irish bands usually get a good reception in the States and Canada. Ron Kavana and his band Alias just blew us away at Edmonton in 1992! I don't think any of us knew who he was or what to expect, but it was easily one of the 10 best musical performances I have ever seen. They would have eaten U2 for breakfast, that's how hot they were!
Nanci Griffith was a treasure. It's sad to know she's gone. I listen to her music on every road trip. Her music is perfect for drives across Texas and Louisiana. I also saw her at Bass Music Hall in Austin, Texas almost 30 years ago: Nanci, her Blue Moon Orchestra, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra played together that night, and everyone in the Hall sang every song with her. It was magic. I hadn't seen the news of her death. I am very saddened by it. RIP, Nanci Griffith. Such a talent! What a beautiful storyteller, poet, song writer! Her memory and music will always be a blessing. Her music gave me great joy and happiness over the years.
I really think that was the ultimate sign of respect for Nanci to let the song play all the way through first before commenting. My hat is off to you. You are top notch in my book! Always love your videos!!
That harmonic on the high e at fret twelve, while part of the progression is also an effect. As Nanci explains on her live album, she treasures a Woolworth's store with two levels and an elevator because as the elevator arrives on each floor, a small bell (like the harmonic) rings out through the store. i remember that ringing well from my youth shopping with my mom in the local Woolworth's (or the Five and Dime as it was known in the US). RIP Nanci. Going up!
In an interview she said the high note was the sound of the elevator. The sparkle with which she said that was so pure and beautiful.
I remember the lunch counter with my mother and grandmother when I was a boy. Hearing that song made me miss what was good. Brought a strange little tear ,and boyish grin to me.
Any of us who have memories of those stores are truly fortunate. How often do those of us who do have those memories look at a building, or a spot where a building one was, and think back to the sounds, the scents and the people? I certainly do and sometimes it's with a smile and other times, with watery eyes. No matter which it is, I know that it was special and I was lucky.
Or a ‘Lift’ as you say in Europe
Been quite a while since I've listened to Nanci. Listening to her is like seeing your first girlfriend again. A flood of memories and the stories of life.
Wonderfully put! I had that same feeling.
Was fortunate enough to see her several times live. She was a great storyteller & person.
In many of her live performances she explains that the little 'ding' you hear through out the song represented the lift, or elevator of the Woolworth store in the UK.
Oh! That is so interesting! Thank you!
@@lynndow3185 Quite welcome
Yes! Do a RUclips search for her Austin City Limits appearance in the early 1990s where she tells that story. It's also on the One Fair Summer Evening album. "I wanted them to stop the car and let me out so I could fill up my suitcase with unnecessary plastic objects" :-)
@@davidlovingmusic Haha! That's great!
@@davidlovingmusic Nanci Griffith - Austin City Limits 1989 - ruclips.net/video/reZpbkE8o_M/видео.html
Nanci first brought a tear to my eye at a free concert in Birmingham AL...many years ago. Under a huge oak tree...sipping wine...and listening to an angel's voice. The choirs in heaven are enriched...and we who are left behind are poorer. Search for her full explanation of the "chime" in her playing...the sound of an elevator at Woolworth's reaching its destination. RIP Nanci.
What year was that?
@@MTGallagher 2002
Such a lovely tribute to Nanci's artistry and talent, Fil.
When we were young in the early 1960's, Nanci, another friend and I would sit in her front yard and she would sing and play songs she wrote. One I loved so much was about a young girl who got her toe stuck in the tracks, railroad tracks. I remember that always.
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There was a few seconds of film of a young girl dancing around in her backyard with the guitar in the film made in Austin I think for the album other rooms. Would you know if that is actually Nanci? I wrote a tribute song that refers to that little film clip I was wondering if it was really her. I have a very interesting story of how I met her.
by the way very nice analysis. As you said she’s keeping that complicated guitar playing so precisely while she’s singing! You’re right Fil, Nancy was a very accomplished singer, songwriter, and accomplished finger picking guitar player. Rest in Peace beautiful lady. Thank you Fil for this very thoughtful reaction & analysis
One of the great singer/songwriters of our time and that's coming from a Hard rock/metal lover. Great guitarist, singer, performer and writer. The whole package. To me her voice was so comfortable, so relatable and warm. So many great songs. She left her mark for sure.
she was like a companion singer to John Prine. Such talent and, more importantly, a nice/good person.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 Wow, you stole my comment but I'll gladly let you take the credit since it was so well said. It's like they shared the same soul.
Yes to all above comments 👍💚
What a great comment from Hard Rock lover. I was thinking the same thing. I am Acoustic Fan lol. She was .........divine, i guess
You’re a good young man Fil and typical of your respect for talent of any age you posted this today. R.I.P Nanci
You’re so genuine and appreciative of all you subjects. It’s what makes you stand out.
I find it interesting that American folk music finds an audience in the UK and Ireland, maybe more so than in the US. Why do you think that is?
By the time I'd finished watching my first half hour of Nanci on Austin City Limits I had a new favorite singer/songwriter. She wrote some of the most beautiful poetry ever set to music and though she never wanted to be a singer she was an amazingly expressive performer of not only her own songs but those of so many other great writers. The world is a bit less wonderful now for the passing of a wonderful soul.
My favorite poetic image of Nanci's, about the Texas plains -- "hot platinum summer days when the dust is still and the cotton prays for rain"
Her words reminds us there are things we should do while we still can.✌🙏🦢
Not only a great songwriter she was also a wonderful interpreter of other writers work. She performed duets with an amazingly diverse group of artists, John Prine to Lyle Lovett to Kathy Matea even Roger Daltrey! She gave lots of young female singers a big break by letting them do the warm-up for shows.
doesn't surprise me that she was that kind. Lovely person.
Nanci was the essence of what all Texans should strive to be, a kind, honest, decent human being. Unfortunately, we have very few of them in this State these days.
My 1st visit because of Nanci, but your were so respectful and gracious to such a wonderful lady, I will be back. THANK YOU, Dennis
Talk about clarity, like a bell. Everything that comes out of her performance is so elegantly simple yet perfect. No easy feat.
RIP Ma'am. I loved you. Thanks Fil.
I fell absolutely in love with this woman many, many years ago, as a young man in rural Kentucky who was addicted to Austin City Limits. She stands as such a unique talent, who could hold her own amongst those epic Texas singer/songwriters.
When she said "we could all go at any time" the tears started flowing. Thanks for recognizing her artistry. She will be missed.
Nanci had her thumb picks custom made by Guy Clark. She didn't like the thickness of regular thumb picks, and Clark came up with the idea of using a pop-rivet to attach a thinner flat-pick.
Thank you so much for analyzing Nanci Griffith and paying tribute to her. What a fantastic artist. Always loved her.
That “harmonic” ding she interspersed in the song is the sound of the elevator which the Woolworth’s in her hometown of Austin had. She explained this in concert. I love Nanci. Great songs, singing, performances and she was so charming and engaging.
As always Fil, an extremely respectful appreciation. Thank you...
Mad respect to you Fil for letting Nanci play uninterrupted. This may be the most perfect song, perfectly delivered. Thank you.
Oh my God!! I absolutely love Nancy Griffith. I have been a fan of hers for many, many years. Thank you so much for showcasing her and her immense talent here🤗
Thanks Fil! Sad sad loss indeed of a very sweet-voiced singer/songwriter; and, as you point out, a fine guitarist!
What a beautiful analyses .Nanci had a beautiful voice and very talented . Love her music ! Rest In Peace Nanci Griffith
Fil - I simply want to cry now hearing the news of Nanci's passing. I saw/heard her many times and the highlight had to have been seeing her perform with The Crickets. Nanci kind of saved me through the late 80's and the terrible music period that the 80's had become. We all need our musical guides. I still think that The Last of the True Believers is a TOP 20 album of all-time.
I had not heard of Nanci Griffith before (I often amaze myself at the amount of things I don't know). This was a beautiful song and performance. I do appreciate your analyses, Fil. You help me appreciate music more. Thanks also to the person that recommended this to you.
Me too Lee as much as I think I knew about great musicians Fil surprises me with these wonderful artists.
I've spent the whole weekend just walking around the farm listening to Nanci's music and mourning. I'm just glad that someone has given her the credit that she definitely deserved. She was a heaven-sent angel among us, and losing her leaves a hole in the heart of country music. You did a great job here, and the emotional chords that you struck really made this one of your better reviews in my opinion. Keep doing what you, because you do it well.
Sorry....too choked up to think straight tonight. Nancy said in a live performance that the second E with a high-pitched tinkling sound was a deliberate attempt to reproduce the sound of the elevators at Woolworth
Loved Nanci since the late 80's (when everyone one else at school was in to Wham and Duran Duran! Lol) I was blessed to see her a couple of dozen times over the years and I'm truly gutted that she's gone. Thanks for the appreciation of her amazing abilities. RIP Nance 💙
I just recently discover Wings of Pegasus and it is such a gem. Thank you Fil. I was fortunate to see Nanci Griffith 4 times in concert. Usually at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. A great place to hear music. Her passing hit me harder than any musician leaving us too soon. She always gave a great concert, and she was funny! A great storyteller, a great singer songwriter, she left us so much.
Wow Fil, what a tear jerker of a song and sad that I had never heard of her or realized that she wrote one of my favorite Suzy Bogguss hits, outbound plane. Beautiful tribute of her pretty voice , style and story telling ability.
Wanted to add to my previous comments and also say thank you. I was lucky enough to see Nanci 210 times over 30+ years. It included shows all over Britain and Ireland and two memorable trips to Texas. I was also lucky to get to know her. I will be 65 this year but music is still a big and important part of my life. Always on the look out for new stuff. Current favourites are King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Beautify Junkyards, Garcia Peoples and Widespread. Anyway thanks for what you do. It helps big time. Cheers, Howard.
At the 1985 Winnipeg Folk Festival I had the great honor of meeting Nancy and having a brief, pleasant chat.
Unfortunately, I also had the distinct misfortune of following her on stage. I was in Horse Sense, an old-timey cowboy string band duo, lively but rough and relatively early in our inception. We would’ve been better off scheduled for a much earlier slot.
She was a consummate performer who radiated confidence with witty stage banter singing finely crafted songs with a beautiful voice and solid inventive guitar work. She had the audience in the palm of her hands. How can you ever follow that?
I saw her perform several other times at the festival, but was very thankful I was not scheduled to be on the stage anytime close to her performance. She was a class act, or as Fil says, “the whole package.”
Very relaxing performance vocally and musically with great lyrics. Thanks for the great body of works you left behind Nanci Griffith (RIP)
Thanks Fil for the details you pointed out here. 👍
I'd never heard of her, until I saw her on an episode of Austin City Limits ( 1985 ). She had another song that I really liked....'Once In A Very Blue Moon'. Between that song & 'Love At The Five & Dime'......I went out to buy her album. A pretty good trick, considering I'm a Pink Floyd kind of guy. Sorry to hear of her passing.
What a song and artist. Thank you, Fil, for highlighting her talents!
I've seen her several times in the early 90's at Anderson Fair in Houston Tx. She has a magic in her voice I will miss her RIP Nanci
This is sad news, just loved nanci griffith, very underrated performer and songwriter, I saw her at Newcastle City Hall here in THE UK in 1996,have most albums of hers, have been playing them out of respect for this lovely soul, bless you nanci and rest easy💕😪
I absolutely love her chord sliding combos. The key to accentuate her song.
God bless her. Thanks professor
First album of hers that I listened to was that live One Fair Summer Eve. Then years later I saw the video and was shocked that it was just her guitar and keyboard player making all of that music. She was amazing folks. So many beautiful songs that the Jerry Garcia band would have covered if they were still around
Thank you for this heartfelt recognition of Nanci's genius. I learned to play the intro to Love at the Five and Dime in the nineties. She was an incredible songwriter and singer but never received the recognition she deserved except by those that loved her music. Now subscribed!
Thanks!
I had the privilege of seeing Nanci live on several occasions, not only was she a brilliant musician, she was also a wonderful human being. A very rare combination indeed, sadly missed ♥️
I never forget working one of her shows back in the 90s. Her backing band was the original Buddy Holly crickets. And during their break they invited me over to have a beer with them. Now that's some history there. The Day the Music Died
God I love Nanci, I am lucky to live in Boston where we have two college radio stations that played folk music and Americana. I saw Nanci with John Prine In Club Casino Hampton Beach NH. Great shows from both and in a nice small setting.
I wrote a poem today for the feast of the Assumption. I dedicate it with sadness to Nancy i didnt know she died. Its Sunday now. Rest In Peace Nancy.
blessed maiden take your rest
lifted up so high
Mother of the lamb of God
No one saw you die
someone saw you sleeping
the angels did attend
taking you to paradise
where true love has its end
woman where you breathing
when i saw you fly
floating on some golden wings
beyond the reach of sky
Cloud bursts in the meadows
trumpet breaking vail
out on the horizon
was a ship that set to sail
mother never leave us
fly unto our needs
Earth bereft of heaven
still listen to our pleas
where faith and hope are lacking
teach us to adore
Jesus was your little boy
there can be nothing more
Lovely.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Nice review...you always add something more to the video. Enrichment. Nanci sang this song on Austin City Limits with a lead off discussion of how the song came about. She started solo with other elements of the band coming in as the song went along. The click (pick) you hear from time to time was meant to represent the elevator going up and down at Woolworth's. As the band came in she would give them a smile and a little recognition with that little elevator click. We had a similar store where I grew up so it was very familiar to me. Today, two years later, I miss her more and more. Thanks.
Such a simple, beautiful gift.
Nanci was a fantastic talent and will be sorely missed. Thanks for the analysis, Fil. Top shelf, as always.
Thank you, Fil. Nanci truly was a special talent and person.
I wish her type of music was more appreciated. It's such a joy and emotional style. Glad we all found her.
Pure serendipity ❤️
The high harmonic note is supposed to be the lift chime at Woolworths
Song made me cry. Sweet Nanci Rest In Peace.
Loved Fil’s playing the Woolworth bell. What a nice tribute!
Hiya, Fil. I'm so thankful for this installment. Prior to just now, I've not heard of Nanci. What a shame. I would've been a fan.
May she rest in peace.🥀
It's a blessing then that you do have her recordings to enjoy.
Nanci is always one of my favorites. Much thanks for posting.
My beautiful Nanci--lifted me up so many times...
Good work Fil. Thank you for this analysis of Nanci. I was saddened to hear of her untimely death. Like I've commented before, you always hope that these talented people would see many days of their latter years before passing. As another contributor to your channel said "Nanci has Crossed The Great Divide". May Nanci Rest In Peace. Thanks again Fil. Stay safe and well.
Thanks for stepping up for Nanci.
Thank you. Hearing 5 and Dime again - that made me cry. Miss her. This is great.
Wow Fil. I had no idea who Nanci was here in the USA. However when I saw your post Top level Guitar playing I had to check this out. Wow how you continue to do videos on all these differeant styles of musicians is amazing. I think you have the best job in the world and your great at it. Thanks a million times over for sharing with all of us.
I have always sent positive comments on Fil's analysis of varied artists he simply nails it! always draw an interest to your comment whenever familiar with the singer. Thank you for having such esteem for Nanci.
Im from Austin, saw Nancy many times at Little venues like the Chicago House and never even blinked at the Time. Now I live in Germany and there are Woolworth Stores here, will never walk by without thinking of her now, about my brush with greatness.
😞🌹🙏 some creatures were made to sing hauntingly beautiful songs and she was one of the best. RIP you beautiful creature.
Glad to hear so many others who loved her work. I didn't have a sense of that before and thought she should be a better known artist, with her talent. But, she was welcomed by many.
Thank you for covering this beautiful lady. She was one who helped a couple of irish artists when they were starting out in the business and had never been forgotten by them.Such a talented and Yet anopther who I described as One of a kind. RIP
Thank you for this. Nanci has been my favorite singer/songwriter since the late '80s. People always seem to appreciate her sublime voice that just sounds like Texas and her amazing storytelling, but her guitar playing gets overlooked. I play myself and I always marveled at her ability to play such complex guitar parts while singing so beautifully. I was fortunate enough to see her live many times and every time was magical. To lose her and John Prine within months of each other seems so cruel. RIP Nanci.
I can't believe you have done videos about Nanci, thank you.
So pure, so gorgeous. I saw her live at Anderson Fair in Houston in 19-whatever and will never forget it.
Bless you, for not interrupting perfection.
I wish Nanci could have seen this. I don’t think she understood exactly how deeply she was appreciated & loved. Losing her was like losing a part of my childhood - she was always with us; serenading our road trips, singing lullabies to my newborn nieces, planting seeds of activism & setting fires in our souls to rage against injustice & inequality. I was never going to be prepared to lose her. ❤
Thank you for keeping her name & her music in front of us.
Caught my breath suddenly when you said “she was …”
Three days after her passing. It’s quite a hit to take.
Nice job, man. Again.
Thank you Fil for honouring Nanci with such great respect . You are indeed a very soulful , sensitive soul . You are a top level communicator yourself
Just wanted to mention that a song that was probably made more famous by Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson was actually written by Nanci Griffith and James Hooker: "Gulf Coast Highway". Their own live performance of this song can be found on RUclips. If you haven't checked it out already, I would highly recommend having a listen. All the best!
Thank you for doing this review. So sad to have lost such a great talent. Your reviews are always refined and informative.
Hey Fil, been awhile since I've checked in. Nanci Griffith was one of my favorite singer songwriters over the years. i saw her a number of times live in Texas and California. Once with John Prine back in the late 80s. Her finger picking was amazing at the time as not too many women played so intricately. I am a fingerstyle player and have learned most of the many styles of alternating picking and different tunings. A fun video watching you take it apart. Nice job lad... RIP Nanci....
Thank you Fil for another fascinating study. I found your guitar-playing analysis really increased my awareness of Nanci's skills, beyond her wonderful singing. She was really great, in more ways than I knew.
Such a precise analysis, thank you Fil to explain and show us how complicated it is in the dynamism Nanci demonstrated in her playing. I love her finger style demonstration while singing.
First heard her in a PBS special in New York in 1989 or 1990 and fell in love with her and her music til the end.
Gone, but never forgotten you beautiful musician!
Anyone else have a tear listening to her.
These are the hardest songs to for me to learn. Great job again
I always loved her lyrical voice and playing..I would be so lucky to play a fraction as well.
Nanci Griffith was angelic ...huge loss ..thx Fil for showcasing her excellence ...may she rest well 🌹
Thank you for this great tribute to NG and accurate lesson combined. You nail the magic of her vocals and reveal her overlooked guitar expertise. You are so right that few can ever hope to pull this off professionally but I will truly enjoy trying to get it right enough for the parlor!
Nanci Griffith is a Texas treasure. I grew up listening to her songs because she's one of my mom's favorite musicians and her guitar skills and lyricism are just beautiful. This song makes me cry every time I hear it.
I love Nancy Griffith. This song has such a lovely gentle melody.
Having known Nancy since the late 70's and the Kerrvile Folk Festival I'm sure she would be happy to have someone praise her gutar playing. Thank you so much for showcasing a very underrated performer.
Fil, thank you for this. Loved her live & in her recordings for 40+ years. She didn't always feel appreciated, but she was loved & treasured.
Thanks for covering one of my favorite musicians.
Thank you, my dear Fil, to bring to us the memory of Nancy Griffith!
Thanks a lot for this video Phil... beautiful song. Loved how you just listened in silence until the end. Cheers
Thank you Fil! Very kind words.
Thank you for doing this. Broke my heart. Regards and respect.
Thank you for this. Just shows how good she was. Saw her so many times and got to share her company. Much missed. The world is a little bit duller and sadder without her.
Crazy talented woman