I'm glad to know I'm in good company! Every time I hear this, there is something about it that makes both my heart and my mind sigh, "That's it. That's perfect."
This remains the greatest cover of this song ever performed. It's absolutely perfect. The notes that Willie Watson hits to accent the harmonies in the last verse always give me the chills. My only wish there were an HD version of it.
Thank you for sharing this memory with the world. It is sucha perfect example of what real love looks like once the only way we have left to express it is find in our experience of grief. The loss of someone we truly love is singing that never heals, but I pray that peace, understanding and comfort will continue to be cultivated in all of the spaces that are left after grief has fulfilled it's purpose. There is no doubt in my mind that your dad enjoyed your company immensely while he was here, and that even death is not strong enough to keep him from doing so now and always. Blessings.
Bani Kinnison - haha, same here! every time I’m going through some self reflection or any kind of sad times I listen to this a few times and afterwards I feel like a different person
This song takes me back a long long long time when times were good and life seemed free and the world was changing. The sun shone on our young minds and ways, it was beautiful while it lasted. X
Over the last few years, this song grew on me more and more until it became my favorite song. I had always liked this song, but I guess new perspectives and more life experiences change how a song sits with us when it hits our soul. I have heard hundreds of versions of this song over the years by so many different artists, but I've never found another one that I enjoy more than this one.
I saw The Band perform this song a couple of times many years ago. They were the groundbreakers, and great at doing what they did. But this version, with musicians this talented, is the best ever. Just wonderful.
I read a few comments before I listened to this because every time someone covers it they always say it's the ultimate cover. Well they're usually all decent but not what you'd call close to being the ultimate cover. Couldn't ever be because Gillian and these guys have proven this version is the best cover I've ever heard and will probably remain the ultimate cover of one of the best songs ever written. Fantastic performance and the only thing that could make it better would be Mavis Staples off to the side clapping her hands and singing with the voice of spirit, emotion, and faith. Gillian Welch is a gift to music.
I LOVE Willie Watson singing. Fell in love with his voice after hearing this track and we saw him in Kings Heath Birmingham uk when he went solo. Love David and Gillian and OCMS too. Ketch makes me swoon ❤
As soon as the first word was sung I had goosebumps and I'm sure they felt them too while playing. I'd love this song to be played for KEXP or recorded in modern studios, but I can't possibly imagine what I could have experienced watching them perform it live. Can't keep the tears away! Greetings from Italy to all you listeners.
half past dead.sure glad I survived another ailment in the hospital, kidney failure,new monia,2 strains of flu on top of that.i sang these songs to myself.i made it thru.they said I wasn't going to make it.i laughed,i said, i listen to the old crow medicine show , it will cure everything that ails me. no lie
"We are as forlorn as children lost in the woods. When you stand in front of me and look at me, what do you know of the griefs that are in me and what do I know of yours. And if I were to cast myself down before you and weep and tell you, what more would you know about me than you know about Hell when someone tells you it is hot and dreadful? For that reason alone we human beings ought to stand before one another as reverently, as reflectively, as lovingly, as we would before the entrance to Hell."-Franz Kafka
Yep, watched this version many years ago. Something led me back here again, It;s still amazing, Is it better than how the Band did it. Well no, but it's just as damn good.
I watched it when it was first broadcast on the BBC many years ago. In a time before RUclips I was so glad I had recorded it and now I ripped it to my iPod and I listen too it full volume on days when I need a lift. Works every time!!
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I'll be 74 in July and when I listen to this I'm 23 or 24 again.
God bless you, and may you live for years more
I’m guessing like myself, you still come back and enjoy.
Me too being 74 and feeling like 24 hearing this song! Love from Holland
This version of this song is the closest thing to musical perfection. I savor every note.
I'm glad to know I'm in good company! Every time I hear this, there is something about it that makes both my heart and my mind sigh, "That's it. That's perfect."
absolutely perfection
I agree.
Couldn't agree more!
Amen!
This remains the greatest cover of this song ever performed. It's absolutely perfect. The notes that Willie Watson hits to accent the harmonies in the last verse always give me the chills.
My only wish there were an HD version of it.
I miss Willie. His voice!
I use to sit at my father's grave at night and play this song, with a bourbon....and I'll share some on the ground, so he can have some with me. ❤
Thank you for sharing this memory with the world. It is sucha perfect example of what real love looks like once the only way we have left to express it is find in our experience of grief. The loss of someone we truly love is singing that never heals, but I pray that peace, understanding and comfort will continue to be cultivated in all of the spaces that are left after grief has fulfilled it's purpose. There is no doubt in my mind that your dad enjoyed your company immensely while he was here, and that even death is not strong enough to keep him from doing so now and always. Blessings.
Love you
sweet
JIM BEAM BLACK cures all!
Perfect it's just my kinda song I subscribed I want to hear more 2:34 2:34
Ketch kills it !!! Not takin away from anyone else!
thankyou Robbie Robertson for writing this song......and this is a great version of it
Fantastic job, I listen to this song and grieve my wife of 52 years that died.
This is an important song. To be
listened to at important times. I am so sorry sir.
Boy, does Gillian and Dave go together great with the OCMS band. Just natural with each other.
Absolutely fucking superb.....makes me cry every time I watch this
One of the best Renditions of that song ever. Audibley and Visually.
Good medicine.
Gillian Welch is such an angel, look at her feelin' the soul in the music.. love her.
High as a damn kite too lol
Many have sung this favorite by the Band, but the vocal choices Ms. Welch makes this one so cool.
Some of the best musicians playing these days, playing a great song and doing it more than justice.
Please do not delete is a master piece
By far the best version of the weight.
Pure class. Just beautiful.
I love this so much, I think I’m personally responsible for a hundred views and I never watch without crying happy tears!
Bani Kinnison - haha, same here! every time I’m going through some self reflection or any kind of sad times I listen to this a few times and afterwards I feel like a different person
Same, watch it and cry, such talent.
I have the same, cry for the beauty
❤
I'm crying now. When I hear it I cry.
Truly the best cover of this song ! So many great musicians coming together !
Her smile is awesome....
The raw emotion of this piece moves me everytime
Music like that is slipping away away
Timeless
This song takes me back a long long long time when times were good and life seemed free and the world was changing. The sun shone on our young minds and ways, it was beautiful while it lasted. X
It's like a blanket for the soul
I’m 22 I’ll turn 23 in just a few days. Song always bring a tear to my eye in the best way possible.
Over the last few years, this song grew on me more and more until it became my favorite song. I had always liked this song, but I guess new perspectives and more life experiences change how a song sits with us when it hits our soul. I have heard hundreds of versions of this song over the years by so many different artists, but I've never found another one that I enjoy more than this one.
Excellent version of a great song
I saw The Band perform this song a couple of times many years ago. They were the groundbreakers, and great at doing what they did. But this version, with musicians this talented, is the best ever. Just wonderful.
I think Levon would have absolutely loved this!
This is good but the Band with the Staples is going to be difficult to match.
my favorite rendition
One of the best song performed by The Band. This version is delightful. Always great to see Gillian Welch! ❤️
A great old gem. Love Willy’s vocals.
Probably one of the greatest moments in time to ever exist -lane
i revisit this regularly. she is truly an angel, even in 240p
4:15 still gives me the tears😭😭😭😭. How is it possible to sing like that.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I’ve heard many versions of this All time Classic. This is definitely one of the Best!
Tidy i, m so happy this song has not been forgotten
Soundtrack to some of the best times of my life
I'm sure Levon, Richard and Rick would have loved this great cover.
All the vocals had their own earthy unique traits and it was awesome
I read a few comments before I listened to this because every time someone covers it they always say it's the ultimate cover. Well they're usually all decent but not what you'd call close to being the ultimate cover. Couldn't ever be because Gillian and these guys have proven this version is the best cover I've ever heard and will probably remain the ultimate cover of one of the best songs ever written. Fantastic performance and the only thing that could make it better would be Mavis Staples off to the side clapping her hands and singing with the voice of spirit, emotion, and faith. Gillian Welch is a gift to music.
its my medicine this song realy thx so much 4 this song
This was a very spirited performance. Loved every second. They were really into it!
Awesome cannot believe I just found this!
I LOVE Willie Watson singing. Fell in love with his voice after hearing this track and we saw him in Kings Heath Birmingham uk when he went solo. Love David and Gillian and OCMS too. Ketch makes me swoon ❤
As soon as the first word was sung I had goosebumps and I'm sure they felt them too while playing. I'd love this song to be played for KEXP or recorded in modern studios, but I can't possibly imagine what I could have experienced watching them perform it live. Can't keep the tears away! Greetings from Italy to all you listeners.
a very nice song thanks folks
Levon is smiling down on this.
And Robbie wants his cut
Richard and Rick are smiling down too
I think anyone who has their music covered by Gillian and Dave are happy
Voice of an angel 👼
Love the willie Watson harmonies!!
This makes me so happy I can barely stand it!
me too, brings so much joy that I am laughing and crying
me to!
A heavy load to bear on Sunday.
I'm feeling goose bumps and tears as I listen.
Gillian's smile is so pure
hear it since long time
this video heals me always
half past dead.sure glad I survived another ailment in the hospital, kidney failure,new monia,2 strains of flu on top of that.i sang these songs to myself.i made it thru.they said I wasn't going to make it.i laughed,i said, i listen to the old crow medicine show , it will cure everything that ails me. no lie
Hope you're still doing strong.
Lol wut
good for you Bud, if there is any song in the universe that keeps me going it's this one
for the best holy song that i ever ear thx so much
thanks Old Crow Medicine Show
incredible voices incredible people
Oh that is sooooo wonderful!!! ❤️❤️❤️
"We are as forlorn as children lost in the woods. When you stand in front of me and look at me, what do you know of the griefs that are in me and what do I know of yours. And if I were to cast myself down before you and weep and tell you, what more would you know about me than you know about Hell when someone tells you it is hot and dreadful? For that reason alone we human beings ought to stand before one another as reverently, as reflectively, as lovingly, as we would before the entrance to Hell."-Franz Kafka
huge thank you, !!!
never ever delete this song thx folks
love this song
This is one of the songs I listened with a loved one in my life that I will always carry with me.
What a delight!
Love the version- you can’t beat it
This is so good it hurts !
I’m so envious of the people that were there. Especially the ones that were ducked up
thx 4 this song
listen to the song every day because it's so awesome
this is amazing.
first time I heard it.
That very quick clap at the start was hella cute
Like "👏 yes! we know this one, let's go! 👏"
i love this song so much
A pleasure to listen to!
Beautiful
Whose backing up who? Love Old Crow Medicine Show!
FANTASTICI MERAVIGLIOSI...
Personally I love covers...I think it takes alot to to put out your feelings on someone elses feelings...its what music is about
Amazing job
wow . . . awesome, thanks :)
Only one of the finest songs ever written
great THX
great line-up of talented, musicians, great song done well.
That was DEFINITELY a moment...!
Superb
Yep, watched this version many years ago. Something led me back here again, It;s still amazing, Is it better than how the Band did it. Well no, but it's just as damn good.
this is history donT delete ever guys thx
Sounding good, friends.
WOW!
Sooooooooo goooooood listened so many times
So REAL!
How did I just hear this?
william peters ive been listening to this since it was performed. Many times. It'll be just as good to you 8 years from now ♡
I watched it when it was first broadcast on the BBC many years ago. In a time before RUclips I was so glad I had recorded it and now I ripped it to my iPod and I listen too it full volume on days when I need a lift. Works every time!!
Who is here in 2024 ?
Me
I hope! Everyone! Classic😊
I am
i was watching Squidbillies and a singing bird was so beautiful i had to read the credits to find her, the beyond words Gillian Welch
Thanks!
This introduced me to OCMS of the back of this TV programme.
i be very shocked kelly joe pheps is gone RIP love him
Fits across my life. The dog with the girl to stay with. It all fits.
I haven't heard enough comments abought this song, go to two and a half minutesand tell me what you think. I love that guy.
Yes who is that? Is he part of OCMS?
RIP Levon!!!
WOW!!! Sounds like Levon Helm needs to get together with Gillian, Dave, and OCMS!
I wish we could have seen that! 😞