The sound of the soul of humanity. The best of us. So lovely and unique. He was a gentle man and inspiration. This song is an American masterpiece. Stay safe and love each other.
Revisiting this video after a few months. This hauntingly beautiful song always makes me "cry for joy". It seems to speak of the everlasting golden thread of love that binds together generations. "It goes rushing through your soul like the stories told of old." Thank you, Mr. Toussaint, for this miniature masterpiece.
Saw Allen Toussaint on PBS.org TV doing Southern Nights while talking about being a child and remembering how the elders would talk to them. He is a true artist .
old man, he and his dog they walk the old land, every flower touched his cold hand, as he slowly walked by, the weeping willow would cry for joy. Mysteries, like this and many others in the trees, they all blow in the night, in the Southern sky.
I didn't know he had died! I was so very impressed with him on AUSTIN CITY LIMITS . He told the story and sang to song. I felt like the person who sold they felt like smiling and crying at the same time. I would love to see and hear him tell the beautiful story again. How touching! Smokey Stover. An 81 year old White man from Indiana.
Danaan, so do I. It takes me to a special place in my memory, (or maybe even a past life.) I have lived in southern Louisiana, and gazed at the night sky on a balmy evening. This performance captures the wonder and the quiet ecstasy of those moments. Only a true genius can make that happen for an audience.
Amazing. Saw him live in camden around this time and his hands just seemed to effortlessly glide over the keys. Van Dyke Parks said Toussaint was the best musician ever, but Allen would never believe or acknowledge it of course haha
Im not even from Louisiana but the way he paints a vivid picture with his music, even the very musicians sharing a stage with him couldnt help but be humbled by his music...idk who Glen Campbell is, but he had big boots to fill....like robin williams level boots to fill...
So beautiful and so absolutely spiritual. It is the feel in the air on a southern Louisiana night. Maybe it is the humidity but there is a wonder in the air.
The neat thing about this performance is it's exemplifying how rhythm and blues set the foundation for what the other artists consider folk and rock. It's OK, we're all the same, and we're in it together, but credit is due where it's due.
@@cosmofoxgaming1268 I don't think we're on the same page gamer. Some great celtic folk, but I'm not hearing much Fill-iù Oro Hù Ò happening here or in rhythm and blues. Yes? Stop dividing and being so self righteous. Instead consider picking up a guitar and learn a ditty yourself. Then look up what blues is.
@@humanonearth1 claiming folk music is from rhythm and blues, completely disregarding the traditional music of my homeland which has been played in pub and church for the last thousand or so years.
It's WhIke, like White Ike. Some black guys called me that because of my facial hair and crazy look in the eye. lol Allen Toussant seems like a big-hearted guy, as was Jimi.
@@RavMan40 You need to check out all the songs that he wrote for others that he performs himself, you realize what a master is was. Then, check out the songs and albums that he produced for others. He was a Creole American genius.
I remember hearing Glen Campbell's version on a CD that I had years ago. That CD made me a Glen fan, and, if I remember correctly, he did this when I saw him in 2007 (before the recent hoohaa happened)
Hi, I'd love to play this, but I can't find anywhere on the internet a decent transcription that sound like this. Does anybody knows where could I found it? Great song btw
Yeah, I can't imagine being invited to a songwriter's circle and when you get there, Allen F'ing Toussaint is sitting across from you behind a piano. I might've just hidden my guitar and sat down.
I loved Robert Palmer's version of Sneaking Sally through the Ally and Devo's version of Working in a Coal Mine and even Glenn Campbell's version of this song, but Mr. Toussaint's version of this song was always the most beautiful. R.I.P.
My favorite performance by Allen of this song, absolutely magical.
Oh my, this is stunningly beautiful. I had only known of Campbell’s cover (which I also like). What a talented man!
Dive into Toussaint's music. It's a journey you will appreciate the rest of your life!
Play this on a cool spring night on your backporch in South Louisiana, and you'll realize you've just had a taste of heaven. Thanks for posting.
Yes, and in Alabama
@@howardbankhead4829 I used to live in Estillfork and near Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville, those nice cool spring nights worked there too.
I live in Birmingham England and it takes me there...can't explain it . Such a beautiful song.
makes me want to smile and ball out cry at the same time
pba
What you described = life. And this song captures that beautiful ambiguity.
Perfectly said. If I had been lucky enough to see this live, I would have done both uncontrollably!
The sound of the soul of humanity. The best of us. So lovely and unique. He was a gentle man and inspiration. This song is an American masterpiece. Stay safe and love each other.
I can’t believe how perfect and beautiful this performance is.
Thank you for this beautiful performance that will be loved forever!
What a masterpiece! Glens version is great but that's a piece of heaven! Greetings from Berlin
Yes, but Allen Toussaint wrote the song. I love both versions. I like Germany.
RIP Mr. Toussaint.. Legend forever!
Discovered this through the Campbell cover. Love Campbell's version, but Jesus Christ, this is just gorgeous!
Revisiting this video after a few months. This hauntingly beautiful song always makes me "cry for joy". It seems to speak of the everlasting golden thread of love that binds together generations. "It goes rushing through your soul like the stories told of old." Thank you, Mr. Toussaint, for this miniature masterpiece.
Amen to that Julia
If anyone had doubts that Allen Toussaint is a "national treasure," this performance truly shows his genius.
As good as it gets Thank you for all the great tunes Mr.Toussaint may you RIP ✌🏻️🙏🏻
Saw Allen Toussaint on PBS.org TV doing Southern Nights while talking about being a child
and remembering how the elders would talk to them. He is a true artist .
So splendid. Wish I didn't lose sight of beautiful songs like this over the years. Going to cherish this one. RIP.
old man, he and his dog they walk the old land, every flower touched his cold hand, as he slowly walked by, the weeping willow would cry for joy. Mysteries, like this and many others in the trees, they all blow in the night, in the Southern sky.
What a talent Allen Toussaint was Didn't know he wrote this song until I looked it up The man had a way with words Love Glen Campbell's version too :)
A true giant if not a typical Billboard 100 artist. So much love and respect for you Mr. Toussaint.
never appreciate them enough til they are gone RIP
I didn't know he had died! I was so very impressed with him on AUSTIN CITY LIMITS . He told the story and sang to song. I felt like the person who sold they felt like smiling and crying at the same time. I would love to see and hear him tell the beautiful story again. How touching!
Smokey Stover. An 81 year old White man from Indiana.
That’s a great name.
"Feels so good it's frightening
Wished I could stop this world from fighting"
So simple, yet so beautiful
one of the 4 or 5 or so best songs ever written. and as someone who often engages in hyperbole, I mean this wholeheartedly.
Allen is one amazing man. Pleased to shake his hand at JazzFest in New Orleans a few weeks back. Inspiring
Perfection. Ab-so-lute-ly perfect. I come back to this one often, and it just fills me with joy.
Danaan, so do I. It takes me to a special place in my memory, (or maybe even a past life.) I have lived in southern Louisiana, and gazed at the night sky on a balmy evening. This performance captures the wonder and the quiet ecstasy of those moments. Only a true genius can make that happen for an audience.
Best version, beautiful ❤️❤️
Modesty & Beautiful Soul, R.I.P. My Brother !!!
RIP... Forever and a day you were and always will be the greatest songwriter of all times to me...
Amen, brother.
breathtaking. What else can any one say? We were blessed to have him.
RIP - Heaven will enjoy your music now......
This version has a dreamlike, magical quality to it.
This is song is beautiful and fits with any occassion. You gotta love Mr. Toussaint.
love love love...this needs to go up in a time capsule.
Allen Toussaint was a true wonder of this world. None like him. RIP
"Stop this world from fighting."
Fantastic, great Allen 🎶🎶
Love the way Grant and Bradfield just sit there nodding.
So sad. RIP, and in gratitude for all the good music you shared.
thank you for all the joy and tears from your songs ..your with fess now.. rip..
Amazing. Saw him live in camden around this time and his hands just seemed to effortlessly glide over the keys. Van Dyke Parks said Toussaint was the best musician ever, but Allen would never believe or acknowledge it of course haha
RIP Man. Will show my kids your music whenever that day comes!
Sounds like a harp, so beautiful. Transcendental.
Im not even from Louisiana but the way he paints a vivid picture with his music, even the very musicians sharing a stage with him couldnt help but be humbled by his music...idk who Glen Campbell is, but he had big boots to fill....like robin williams level boots to fill...
What Great Legend he left a mark and the musical world and especially in New Orleans
If you want to give either of us trouble, it won't be easy
My girls won't let it happen ,neither will i,and my boys will Finnish you off
what a great man he was... we speak your name sir..
I'm convinced you are not of this world. RIP, dear soul. Thank you so much for your musical love. What an inspiration ***
For me ther're only two words to say: "thanks" and "respect!"
So beautiful...Rest In Peace, Mr. Toussaint...
He was such a good entertainer.
I just love this track. Cannot stop playing it. Joyful I have got into the music of Allen
Toussaint.
So beautiful and so absolutely spiritual. It is the feel in the air on a southern Louisiana night. Maybe it is the humidity but there is a wonder in the air.
BRILLIANT. THEN & NOW.
Thank you SO SO MUCH for putting this up. Just beautiful.
wow! This song made me cry
My favourite of Allen Toussaint songs
So beautiful. Thank you for this. Woke up to this to an orange sunrise.
The neat thing about this performance is it's exemplifying how rhythm and blues set the foundation for what the other artists consider folk and rock. It's OK, we're all the same, and we're in it together, but credit is due where it's due.
Folk has been around for thousands of years in Celtic lands. Britain and Ireland. Get it right.
@@cosmofoxgaming1268 I don't think we're on the same page gamer. Some great celtic folk, but I'm not hearing much Fill-iù Oro Hù Ò happening here or in rhythm and blues. Yes? Stop dividing and being so self righteous. Instead consider picking up a guitar and learn a ditty yourself. Then look up what blues is.
@@humanonearth1 you’re the one who’s dividing by bringing it up in the first place
@@humanonearth1 claiming folk music is from rhythm and blues, completely disregarding the traditional music of my homeland which has been played in pub and church for the last thousand or so years.
@@cosmofoxgaming1268 I bid you good day, perhaps a fine dram to calm your worried nerves is in order?
been teaching myself piano past year
makes it look so easy.
RIP
Call me nuts, But There is something of his Manner and Voice that reminds me of Jimi Hendrix...This is a masterpiece.
I see it too. It's the actual quality and the soul also.
WhIke Turner Right On Wilke
It's WhIke, like White Ike. Some black guys called me that because of my facial hair and crazy look in the eye. lol
Allen Toussant seems like a big-hearted guy, as was Jimi.
WhIke Turner WhIke it is then..I was always a fan of the Glenn Campbell version...in a pop-y sort of way...until i saw THIS.
@@RavMan40 You need to check out all the songs that he wrote for others that he performs himself, you realize what a master is was.
Then, check out the songs and albums that he produced for others.
He was a Creole American genius.
Such a beautiful and perfectly nostalgic song and this man who wrote it plays and sings it so much better than glen cambel who only covered the song.
RIP Allen another fallen legend
Fuking Beautiful song!
makes me homesick for new orleans as we hover near zero
R.I.P. Mr. Allan Toussaint.♫♪♫
Happy Birthday Allen.
Masterpiece.
Beautiful - Thank you for sharing ❤️🎹❤️
Master Class Of Americana.
Cette chanson est magnifique! Merci pour ce moment de bonheur !
28clicli les Americains ne peuvent pas comprendre nous. Mdr 😂😂
so f..... beautiful
Beautiful
Very nice!
So sad sad sad sad sad.. Your music is forever..
Good comment...Cant really say it better than that. ....Reminds me that its good to be alive.
timeless 🎶
R.I.P. Mr Toussaint
Genius beyond.
Wow, transcendental.
touch the Soul Music
I remember hearing Glen Campbell's version on a CD that I had years ago. That CD made me a Glen fan, and, if I remember correctly, he did this when I saw him in 2007 (before the recent hoohaa happened)
piano is awesome
R.I.P.
why Bieber get 100mil views and this 100k? i think that's what's wrong with the world....and them 7 dislikes came from Satan
Thanks. Will do!
This song is a treasure put it in the Smithsonian
Matauranga-depth of knowledge and his life
10 people are without a soul...
GooDLucK!!!
Hi, I'd love to play this, but I can't find anywhere on the internet a decent transcription that sound like this. Does anybody knows where could I found it? Great song btw
Agreed...by far imo
Descanse en Paz Caballero
Amen
R I P
there's two dudes gettin schooled and they know it
Yeah, I can't imagine being invited to a songwriter's circle and when you get there, Allen F'ing Toussaint is sitting across from you behind a piano. I might've just hidden my guitar and sat down.
I loved Robert Palmer's version of Sneaking Sally through the Ally and Devo's version of Working in a Coal Mine and even Glenn Campbell's version of this song, but Mr. Toussaint's version of this song was always the most beautiful. R.I.P.
Hi Flea!
sounds like he's been listening to Ethiopian music
terrific!
Check his song called Louie
he must've been classically trained, there's so much impressionistic influence of Claude Debussy in this music.
Yes, now you mention it I can definitely hear some Debussy in there.
i think southern nights would sound good in ragtime
I wonder if Allen ever met or knew Bill Withers or Marvin Gaye....they seem to have similar lyrical and music style.
👍 They now have met each other in heaven if they didn't meet on earth.
@@NellieKAdaba true
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