Just imagining Gene Clark contributing his voice to this wonderful rendering. Chris Hillman has been so consistently great over the many years. He'll likely never be praised sufficiently for what he's done in enriching American music.
It's fantastic that Chris Hillman is still active after so many decades. He and Roger McGuinn did The Sweetheart Of The Rodeo tour with Marty Stewart playing Clarence White's original Fender Telecaster B-Bender not long ago. It's wonderful that as these guys near their eighties they still want to perform.
As a Welsh man I can look way beyond the pronunciation and immerse myself in the wonderful arrangement and beautiful harmonies of this video, thanks for posting !
Thank you for your understanding. When McGuinn sings it live he pronounces it RUM-Knee, which evidently is the correct pronunciation. It does sound better in the song as RIM-Knee. :) Cheers from sunny Florida
Not so long ago, I found out that I had Welsh ancestors. This made the song far more important to me. My family came from Cwmbach, just south of Merthyr. Now I know why this song resonates so strongly with me.
We bought this CD ("Bidin' My Time") as soon as it came out. It's wonderful. Last thing Tom Petty produced, I believe. He was the perfect producer, a huge admirer of The Byrds, Chris, Herb, David, etc.
Pete Seeger excelled at putting or matching poetry to music: Turn! Turn! Turn!, The Bells Of Rhymney, I Come And Stand At Every Door, We Shall Overcome. Didn't really find words for Living In The Country but I believe that was his choice, and an appropriate one at that.
Folks do not ever underestimate Chris and Herb. Both have been around the block many times. Still producing amazing songs as they been doing for decades. But this sounds like one of Byrds song somewhat.
You can indeed hear the influence of Roger McGuinn's arrangement which the Byrds made famous, especially the long Amen ("aaa") which he added. But Mr. Hillman and Mr. Pederson have re-harmonized it and made it also something new and well-suited to their voices and instruments. This is an important song to keep alive, and these two are doing that in their turn.
Pete Seeger wrote the fine music to this poem XV Gwalia Deserta by Welsh ex miner turned school teacher Idris Davies. He visited the widow of Idris to ask permission to sing the song. He visited the towns mentioned, learnt the pronunciation. John Denver came to Wales for a concert in Cardiff. He too visited the towns and learnt how to pronounce the Welsh names. The town is Rhymney.. pronounced Rhum-ney. The Byrds never got it right.. Cymru am Byth
Gary Stoller , It’s actually a 1938 poem written by Welsh coal miner Idris Davies. Pete Seeger wrote the melody in 1962 and the song was born. The best version of this song was done by John Denver on a live clip on here from the Apollo Theater running almost 6 minutes. Listen to his Version. Then thank me later. It’s the best.
I think it's great. It should be Rum-nee or even Hrum-nee. the mistake grates on me too but I don't expect Americans to be experts in Welsh place names. Marianne
@@rogerdavies8586 it's about respect for other cultures... I know that Arkansas is not pronounced phonetically for example. So I'm afraid I do think that small effort is the least we should expect.
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Just imagining Gene Clark contributing his voice to this wonderful rendering. Chris Hillman has been so consistently great over the many years. He'll likely never be praised sufficiently for what he's done in enriching American music.
If there's a heaven, this is what it sounds like.
The vocal harmonys are fabulous.
It's fantastic that Chris Hillman is still active after so many decades. He and Roger McGuinn did The Sweetheart Of The Rodeo tour with Marty Stewart playing Clarence White's original Fender Telecaster B-Bender not long ago. It's wonderful that as these guys near their eighties they still want to perform.
As a Welsh man I can look way beyond the pronunciation and immerse myself in the wonderful arrangement and beautiful harmonies of this video, thanks for posting !
agreed.....another Welshman
Thank you for your understanding. When McGuinn sings it live he pronounces it RUM-Knee, which evidently is the correct pronunciation. It does sound better in the song as RIM-Knee. :) Cheers from sunny Florida
Cheers kmslegal
Not so long ago, I found out that I had Welsh ancestors. This made the song far more important to me.
My family came from Cwmbach, just south of Merthyr. Now I know why this song resonates so strongly with me.
Thank God some things never get old! I got chills listening to this.
Outstanding harmonies. This song was part of The Byrds debut LP Mr. Tambourine in 1965.
Magical, Superb Real Feelgood Music Thank-you All ❤
We bought this CD ("Bidin' My Time") as soon as it came out. It's wonderful. Last thing Tom Petty produced, I believe. He was the perfect producer, a huge admirer of The Byrds, Chris, Herb, David, etc.
Pete Seeger excelled at putting or matching poetry to music: Turn! Turn! Turn!, The Bells Of Rhymney, I Come And Stand At Every Door, We Shall Overcome. Didn't really find words for Living In The Country but I believe that was his choice, and an appropriate one at that.
What a thrill for Nick to play with Chris on this tune! Too bad he wasn't playing bass.
My favorite of all the songs the Byrds covered.
i wouldn't really call it a cover since the arrangement was so different
Really great. I enjoyed that
Wonderful harmonies.
the pretty blonde lady is excellent on high harmony
They are just amazing ❤❤
beautiful Mr. Hilllman,
WOW WOW WOW
Bloody brilliant
Ben Drew I cant believe the beauty of this song. It makes me cry!
Oh, my!
Just beautiful.
Love it!
who is the lady singing high harmony? really great
Folks do not ever underestimate Chris and Herb. Both have been around the block many times. Still producing amazing songs as they been doing for decades. But this sounds like one of Byrds song somewhat.
On their first album.
You can indeed hear the influence of Roger McGuinn's arrangement which the Byrds made famous, especially the long Amen ("aaa") which he added. But Mr. Hillman and Mr. Pederson have re-harmonized it and made it also something new and well-suited to their voices and instruments. This is an important song to keep alive, and these two are doing that in their turn.
because it is
Really pretty!
Pete Seeger wrote the fine music to this poem XV Gwalia Deserta by Welsh ex miner turned school teacher Idris Davies. He visited the widow of Idris to ask permission to sing the song. He visited the towns mentioned, learnt the pronunciation. John Denver came to Wales for a concert in Cardiff. He too visited the towns and learnt how to pronounce the Welsh names. The town is Rhymney.. pronounced Rhum-ney. The Byrds never got it right.. Cymru am Byth
Guys apologies for the the long intro ..but fast forward to 5:48 and enjoy the ALARM's cover of the The Bells of Rhymney...thank you :-)
Why does no one mention the Southern, Hillman Fury Band?
Or Desert Rose Band?
Or Manassas?
Because it's a Byrds song.
Gary Stoller , It’s actually a 1938 poem written by Welsh coal miner Idris Davies. Pete Seeger wrote the melody in 1962 and the song was born. The best version of this song was done by John Denver on a live clip on here from the Apollo Theater running almost 6 minutes. Listen to his
Version. Then thank me later. It’s the best.
who are the other players/singer
eTown host Nick Forster on electric guitar, his wife Helen on vocals, Sally Van Meter dobro.
@@16scsmark Dobro is fantastic, love it
Rum-knee!
Ron - tha !
A fundamental misunderstanding of this song
Pronunciation incorrect sadly.
I think it's great. It should be Rum-nee or even Hrum-nee. the mistake grates on me too but I don't expect Americans to be experts in Welsh place names.
Marianne
@@rogerdavies8586 it's about respect for other cultures... I know that Arkansas is not pronounced phonetically for example.
So I'm afraid I do think that small effort is the least we should expect.
@@rogerdavies8586 agree but no excuse on the Alarm’s version of this song, that aside this version is so good and the harmonies send shivers
Minor
Chris playing a 12-string.
Rum knee! It’s not hard! Good version though!