Found myself here again after noticing that Guthrie family members were on a reunion/walking-tour of NYC today. So good to rediscover and reconnect with this work that the whole world should hear. Y'all did EVERYTHING right on this.
I only just stumbled upon Mike + Ruthy. I love their music and I'm really looking forward to buying their music. Love this treatment of a Woody Guthrie song.
This is absolutely great. Good luck to you both. I hope you'll appear in southeastern Pennsylvania sometime. Lots of great venues here in the Philly 'burbs where you guys would be very well received. I'll keep my eye on your tour dates.
Uuh, this cuts deep. I just found your stunning music. Absolutely amazing stuff !!! I sincerely wish you could come to Finland some day. Or I have to start to save some money to make a pilgrim journey to see you guys alive on stage.
You are both so talented. I can't find this song on you tube I am thinking of, the one where Mike describes driving over (12 hours?) to a house party where the driver can't find the house...super solo... “Ruthless Mike” has so much soul and to carry forth so much out of what would drag most people down is where there is a heart that is overflowing with love and kindness. Ruthy’s solos in this song are magical. Her depth of emotion into the singing the (melody?) of the song holds me in complete captivation…my mind doesn’t wander anywhere, there is too much to feel…what a pleasure. The (bridge?) in this song is short but it is so delicious I want to hear 150 seconds, not just 15. To be implicit, the individual work that goes into this song is enough to be delirious, but it’s the foundation towards the big reward. There are certain songs that bring a body reaction for me. This is one of them, no matter how many times I listen, when Mike and Ruthy sing together in this song I feel chills. Angelic.
I'll be seeing you soon in the Watkins Family Hour at City Winery and figured I'd check out your music first. I love this gorgeous song and video, love the connection-collaboration between Woody Guthrie and you two, and will pick up the album. Thank you!
Wow! great song and video. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing you at the Folk Project's Spring Folk Festival over Memorial Day weekend. Maybe we can come up with a take off called "My Camp Bernie". lol
Just subscribed!! Much love from Cleveland Ohio 👋 ❤️ Have you ever read We Want To Live By Aajonus Vonderplanitz 📚 Love ❤️ the podcast Terrain Theory 😊
What's the history behind this song? At the end of the video it says it was written by Woody Guthrie, but I can't seem to find any information about it. Did Woody ever record it?
Beautiful recording of a beautiful song. Thanks for posting this.
Found myself here again after noticing that Guthrie family members were on a reunion/walking-tour of NYC today. So good to rediscover and reconnect with this work that the whole world should hear. Y'all did EVERYTHING right on this.
I love these singers -- only just discovered -- they are excellent.
I only just stumbled upon Mike + Ruthy. I love their music and I'm really looking forward to buying their music. Love this treatment of a Woody Guthrie song.
the real thing, gail. just excellent. heart-felt, melodic, a pleasure to listen to.
The original actually had over 10,000!!
This song and video is fantastic!! It features my childhood neighborhood in Brooklyn. Thank you.
This is absolutely great. Good luck to you both. I hope you'll appear in southeastern Pennsylvania sometime. Lots of great venues here in the Philly 'burbs where you guys would be very well received. I'll keep my eye on your tour dates.
Uuh, this cuts deep. I just found your stunning music. Absolutely amazing stuff !!! I sincerely wish you could come to Finland some day. Or I have to start to save some money to make a pilgrim journey to see you guys alive on stage.
Such a great song!
Real nice piece of work. By now, I find that to be expected of you guys'. Hope to see you in the city. Thanx.
Well done! Don't know how I missed seeing this until now, great stuff! Miss you guys...
You are both so talented.
I can't find this song on you tube I am thinking of, the one where Mike describes driving over (12 hours?) to a house party where the driver can't find the house...super solo... “Ruthless Mike” has so much soul and to carry forth so much out of what would drag most people down is where there is a heart that is overflowing with love and kindness.
Ruthy’s solos in this song are magical. Her depth of emotion into the singing the (melody?) of the song holds me in complete captivation…my mind doesn’t wander anywhere, there is too much to feel…what a pleasure.
The (bridge?) in this song is short but it is so delicious I want to hear 150 seconds, not just 15. To be implicit, the individual work that goes into this song is enough to be delirious, but it’s the foundation towards the big reward. There are certain songs that bring a body reaction for me. This is one of them, no matter how many times I listen, when Mike and Ruthy sing together in this song I feel chills. Angelic.
Do you remember the name of the song your thinking of ? I'd love to hear it
Miss seeing / hearing you!!! Hope you play close to central NJ.
Great song!
What is WRONG with New Yorkers? This video should have millions of views and should have propelled Mike and Ruthy to "Fame and Fortune".
Hope to see you back in Vermont soon!
Thanks WKZE.
beautiful ❤️
I'll be seeing you soon in the Watkins Family Hour at City Winery and figured I'd check out your music first. I love this gorgeous song and video, love the connection-collaboration between Woody Guthrie and you two, and will pick up the album. Thank you!
Wow!
Wow! great song and video. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing you at the Folk Project's Spring Folk Festival over Memorial Day weekend. Maybe we can come up with a take off called "My Camp Bernie". lol
Just subscribed!! Much love from Cleveland Ohio 👋 ❤️
Have you ever read We Want To Live By Aajonus Vonderplanitz 📚
Love ❤️ the podcast Terrain Theory 😊
I'm a big fan. Is there anywhere online that I could purchase the sheet music or chords / tabs for your song Simple & Sober?
Here ya go! mikeandruthy.bandcamp.com/merch/bright-as-you-can-songbook
Thanks Mike! I'll order it today. Looking forward to it!
What's the history behind this song? At the end of the video it says it was written by Woody Guthrie, but I can't seem to find any information about it. Did Woody ever record it?