I was passing through Eugene Oragon , many years ago. I didn’t have any money on me because Oragon didn’t have any ATM’s yet. So me and my friend stopped by the Salvation Army that serves meals. While waiting outside, we had seen a train pull into town & people had jumped off and came to this place. Before the dinner, everyone sat through a church service. A lot of torn & taddered people all around. When it came time to sing , everyone sang this song, I closed my eyes, it was as good as any church singing could sound across the land, but a place full of Hobo’s! God was there. May I never forget it. Amen. We will see you again Arlo
Love this version. Amazing Grace was written in 1772 and published in 1779 by an Anglican clergyman who had been in the slave trade. He learned his lesson and changed his life. Thus, we have this song. At first it was recited in church and then it was set to music with about twenty different melodies. The version we usually hear today was written in 1835 by William Walker. It is said to be perhaps the most well-known folk song around the world.
Like his father a true leader and story Teller and heroe Someone who can make someone forget the troubles of the day or bring back memories of the past Or make someone dream of things to come.
This is pure talent. Any one who can talk about a subject different from the song he is playing, and without making mistakes on his beautiful hymn. He is saying some truths
That is the magic that is Arlo. His Daddy's son. He's getting older now. It concerns me to no end who will carry the torch for the future. All the folk artists from the 50's and 60's have either died or aged out of performing. I realize it's a different world now. I just don't want to live in it.
Michael Lunburg it is my humble opinion that Arlo is a world treasure. And the moment we make contact with other world he will become an intergalactic treasure.
I got to meet Arlo last fall after a concert, he was exactly as I imagined him being such a down to earth person with an authentic liking for everyone that was around. I now have an autographed LP in a frame hanging on my wall which is now my pride and joy...even over the unopened Roy Orbison LP! What a great person and family he has!
Every Thanksgiving Arlo & Pete Seeger would do a concert at Carnegie Hall, never missed any concert. I lived 3 houses down from Woody in Coney Island. I worked for the sister of Alice who was a baker for a great Park Slope gourmet store.
In the midst of the craziness on 2020 I have once again discovered the magnificent Mr Arlo Guthrie. I was a fan after Woodstock so Yes I am watching in 2020 and thoroughly enjoying it and feeling uplifted xxx
I can’t help about remember 16 years ago, November, a young boy playing this for me with his harmonica in a dark time in a hospital ICU waiting room as he waited for his grandfather to pass. Amazingly, Arlo spoke in this video what the young boy knew then. In a world so troubled a small smile or hug or a song on a harmonica could make a difference in this world to a troubled person. Amazing Grace.
Arlo may be th son of one of Americas greatest poets, But Arlo should be recognised for HIS talent. As an Aussie, I think he is up there with some of the greatest. Wonderful story teller. :)
This post should have thousands of likes by now!!! THIS IS SO TRUE!!!! Arlo you are one of a kind!!!! So blessed to have you walk this earth spreading your love and messages of hope and peace everywhere. Thank you!!
Hello Andrea Richard, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously - I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️
I said FIFTY people a day Walkin' in, singin' a bar of Amazing Grace,and walkin' out,They may think it's a Movement, ;) Arlo they might indeed .Thank you for the music and the smile .
After the Columbine shooting, a teen from another local high school was interviewed by a local news person. She said that out of the horror of Columbine we all need to treat our fellow human beings with more humanity. Thankfully, she is absolutely right!
I have a great story relevant to now, from the late 60s... In the late 60's Vietnam era, Genda's fiance' and high school sweet heart was drafted and sent to Vietnam. They planned to be married as soon as he got back to the States. 2 weeks after he was deployed, he was killed in action. Grieving and pregnant with her beloved's child, she had some paperwork to fill out in Washington DC, which just happened to be in the middle of a huge anti war demonstration. She looked around, feeling so lost and overwhelmed... seemed like the timing couldn't have been worse. There to handle some of her late finance's Vietnam death documents, she felt intimidated by the crowd demonstrating. Just when she was at her lowest point, some hippie guy caught her eye and left the crowd to talk with her. He said, "You just lost someone dear to in the war, didn't you.." And she tearfully nodded. He embraced her and held her while she wept. Turned out that hippie was Arlo. She's never forgotten his kindness to her in her darkest hour. Aril's always been like that... been there for others. Glenda is on life support right now, her son all grown up, by her side and I've sent this to her family to play by the bedside...We hope for a miracle... Love you ADG. XXOO
Thanks for reading it, Wilddaisy... Most everyone I know has at least one beautiful, moving story about Arlo. He sure does walk his talk. Glenda, btw, is still unresponsive on life support. We're still hoping for a miracle. XXOO
thoughts and prayers from here for Glenda, her family and you. xoxo. If she has to leave this world, leaving with Arlo's music as she goes would be a beautiful exit from here. Bring Your Own God. and one big family, how awesome is that thought??? We need more Arlo's----and the entire Guthrie Family in this world. Sure would be a better place.
A single positive comment or gesture can make someone's day in ways we know nothing about. Push love, push kindness and above all TEACH COMPASSION ✌🏼❤️🎶
This song will always be relevant because it a universal message. Timeless in its message to all that will follow. Take head children and remember the teaching of those who are old and have experienced the world and learned the worlds lessons.
between the story telling and singing of songs that everyone seems to know, there's a light heartedness that makes you love arlo. so glad I found him on UA-cam bc he is special.
I love this song and the story you tell, Mr. Guthrie. It reminds me when I went to church, as a kid 14 or 15, on our holler. There was this old guy that would be there and I would always go early to talk with him, before church started. He always had old wore out clothes on and most times smelled like he hadn't taken a bath in a few days. He had his old beat up guitar and he would always play me "Wildwood Flower". He could play that as good as any musician I ever heard. Whenever church would get ready to start I would try to get him to go inside, with me, and listen to the Preachers and singers. But, he never would. I guess he thought they didn't want him in there cause he had worn out clothes and didn't smell very good. I went inside sat down and started listening to them. But, I couldn't shake the feeling that the church was some how less than full. So, I went back outside and sat with him on the porch and we listened to them from there. I would usually go on Saturday nights and he was usually there. I would always talk with him and listen to the preaching and singing with him to. This has been on my mind, lately, and I'm gonna write a song about it. Cause there's nothing else I can do. I believe he's in Heaven now and not having to deal with all his pain. Once again, thanks for singing this song and telling that story, Mr. Guthrie. Every time I listen to it I end up crying. May God bless you and your family. Gene Bellamy
Hello gene Bellamy, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music even from so far away. Seriously - I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️
Thank you for your generosity of spirit. It has given me more smiles, laughs, tears for one reason or another, and the best damn feelings a human can experience.
Hello Paula Hoeger, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously - I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️
I was passing through Eugene Oragon , many years ago. I didn’t have any money on me because Oragon didn’t have any ATM’s yet. So me and my friend stopped by the Salvation Army that serves meals. While waiting outside, we had seen a train pull into town & people had jumped off and came to this place. Before the dinner, everyone sat through a church service. A lot of torn & taddered people all around. When it came time to sing , everyone sang this song, I closed my eyes, it was as good as any church singing could sound across the land, but a place full of Hobo’s! God was there. May I never forget it. Amen. We will see you again Arlo
I wished I could have been there w/u
Woody Guthrie was a National Icon. And Arlo carries on where his dad left off. 💙💙💙💙
Love this version. Amazing Grace was written in 1772 and published in 1779 by an Anglican clergyman who had been in the slave trade. He learned his lesson and changed his life. Thus, we have this song. At first it was recited in church and then it was set to music with about twenty different melodies. The version we usually hear today was written in 1835 by William Walker. It is said to be perhaps the most well-known folk song around the world.
Thank you for the history behind the song!
The movie about this slavery trader turned anti- slavery person is very moving! Thank God people can see the light and change!
The tune was known to captured Africans, uttered below decks in their hour of desperation.
Thank you for the information .🤗🙏
Thanks for the history of this song
I love this version
Once again…thank you Arlo🎼🕊️
This man has been this man his whole life. Amazing grace. Arlo is one of the ups in the world. God bless him
Like his father a true leader and story Teller and heroe
Someone who can make someone forget the troubles of the day or bring back memories of the past
Or make someone dream of things to come.
They played this song at my Dad's funeral and they will play it at mine. Why? Because it means something. A great deal.
Honoured to be named after this wonderful man. Mum and dad were big fans, as am I.
I'm so glad I found this!
Arlo Guthrie is a great storyteller!🤗❤🙏
I come here to chill. He has that effect...
❤ my favorite hymn. Thanks Arlo
he's a class act, right down to his shoes.
Arlo has no idea how he has changed the world. Í would have died one night until Arlo made me laugh. And that kept me alive
You said it.
This is pure talent. Any one who can talk about a subject different from the song he is playing, and without making mistakes on his beautiful hymn. He is saying some truths
That is the magic that is Arlo. His Daddy's son. He's getting older now. It concerns me to no end who will carry the torch for the future. All the folk artists from the 50's and 60's have either died or aged out of performing. I realize it's a different world now. I just don't want to live in it.
Agreed with much
All grand.
Arlo is a national treasure.
Michael Lunburg it is my humble opinion that Arlo is a world treasure. And the moment we make contact with other world he will become an intergalactic treasure.
So was his dad.!
Yes and he should have got the medal of freedom
@@sharonpaulson4067 : Sharon, you and I seem to think alike on this issue. I was not surprised to see your response.
LetArtsLive Yes. ! Instead it was thrown away on an evil divisive snake. We love you and your message Arlo
Love this man full stop ❤❤❤
I got to meet Arlo last fall after a concert, he was exactly as I imagined him being such a down to earth person with an authentic liking for everyone that was around. I now have an autographed LP in a frame hanging on my wall which is now my pride and joy...even over the unopened Roy Orbison LP!
What a great person and family he has!
This is what the real people are truly About.Its all about the Spirit of Sharing
ones Good Gift past down through Music.
Thanks Arlo !&Peace
Lucky you! 🙂
Same here... I met Arlo at Berlin, when I visited my friend Billy Bragg. This was a very special moment for me.
never weary of this dude. He's funny, careful, and generous with his talent and himself. I love this guy.
Just what I needed to see and hear during this COVID-19 period of isolation. Arlo can make you feel better just listening to his story telling.
He is definitely a one of
a kind storyteller! 🙂
I heard this version years ago and immediately said to my relatives, this is the version I want at my funeral!!
I defied isolation. I had no problems. Arlo does inspire.
Bless your heart Arlo, thank you so much for All your stories and all your songs; you are just an American legend 👏
How can you help but love Arlo Guthrie? I can listen for hours. God Bless you Arlo
I have loved his music almost forever. Ever since I was a kid. No one holds a candle to Arlo. I love this!
"It's a bring your own God church." One of my favorite lines ever.
I love Arlo. He is an awesome musician, story teller and humanitarian. He so inspritional. And I love his hair;
Bring your own god church. Your own heart, your own mind. Thank you Arlo.
Right On
He is over the top wonderful.
Arlo has made the world a better place.
Every Thanksgiving Arlo & Pete Seeger would do a concert at Carnegie Hall, never missed any concert. I lived 3 houses down from Woody in Coney Island. I worked for the sister of Alice who was a baker for a great Park Slope gourmet store.
Was way too young
You must have some amazing memories
Arlo is one of my favorite neighbors, here in the Last Free State in America, Florida. Great man, living a great life.
O my life that harmonica had me full!
Anyone watching in 2020...WoW
In the midst of the craziness on 2020 I have once again discovered the magnificent Mr Arlo Guthrie. I was a fan after Woodstock so Yes I am watching in 2020 and thoroughly enjoying it and feeling uplifted xxx
I have to watch him every Thanksgiving! Alice! ❤️
Yes, Me 🙋♀️ And go Arlo! I’m a 60’s baby and love him!
@@janicesladek8418 he is one in a million!
Been listening for about 50 years (since Alice's Restaurant appeared on my father's record player...)
I can’t help about remember 16 years ago, November, a young boy playing this for me with his harmonica in a dark time in a hospital ICU waiting room as he waited for his grandfather to pass. Amazingly, Arlo spoke in this video what the young boy knew then. In a world so troubled a small smile or hug or a song on a harmonica could make a difference in this world to a troubled person. Amazing Grace.
Arlo, you are a gift. thank you for all the smiles
Thank you, Arlo. I've been a fan for 50 years, and I loved your Dad's music as well. God bless you for all that your music has given us.
Arlo may be th son of one of Americas greatest poets, But Arlo should be recognised for HIS talent. As an Aussie, I think he is up there with some of the greatest. Wonderful story teller. :)
This post should have thousands of likes by now!!! THIS IS SO TRUE!!!! Arlo you are one of a kind!!!! So blessed to have you walk this earth spreading your love and messages of hope and peace everywhere. Thank you!!
His amazing grace is needed more than ever. Thank you Guthrie's for keeping us tuned up.
Amazing Grace how SWEET the Sound. Jesus is Lord and God.
“Bring Your Own God” Church. I love this.
Julie Thompson - yes indeed the perfect answer from the calm wise man.
What an Amazing, graceful stream of kindness and love! Right on time Arlo!
I'm 65 now, but in my youth I went to see him 3 times, never a disappointment, thanks Arlo for keeping on keeping on
Hello Andrea Richard, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously - I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️
I.just love this guy, he is not just a talented singer but he is so funny! Love sense of humor. He cracks me up! ♥️😂
"I don't mean to be talk'n so much" Arlo, your talk'n is as great as your sing'n. God Bless You, Sir.
Arlo and Pete, thank you for all the good times and the great music. Awesome my friends!
I said FIFTY people a day Walkin' in, singin' a bar of Amazing Grace,and walkin' out,They may think it's a Movement, ;) Arlo they might indeed .Thank you for the music and the smile .
RIP PETE. Thank you Arlo for your humanity
After the Columbine shooting, a teen from another local high school was interviewed by a local news person. She said that out of the horror of Columbine we all need to treat our fellow human beings with more humanity.
Thankfully, she is absolutely right!
Johnny cash
irishsetterarchie )
I have a great story relevant to now, from the late 60s...
In the late 60's Vietnam era, Genda's fiance' and high school sweet heart was drafted and sent to Vietnam. They planned to be married as soon as he got back to the States. 2 weeks after he was deployed, he was killed in action.
Grieving and pregnant with her beloved's child, she had some paperwork to fill out in Washington DC, which just happened to be in the middle of a huge anti war demonstration. She looked around, feeling so lost and overwhelmed... seemed like the timing couldn't have been worse. There to handle some of her late finance's Vietnam death documents, she felt intimidated by the crowd demonstrating.
Just when she was at her lowest point, some hippie guy caught her eye and left the crowd to talk with her. He said, "You just lost someone dear to in the war, didn't you.." And she tearfully nodded. He embraced her and held her while she wept. Turned out that hippie was Arlo. She's never forgotten his kindness to her in her darkest hour.
Aril's always been like that... been there for others.
Glenda is on life support right now, her son all grown up, by her side and I've sent this to her family to play by the bedside...We hope for a miracle...
Love you ADG. XXOO
+Kitty West Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for reading it, Wilddaisy... Most everyone I know has at least one beautiful, moving story about Arlo. He sure does walk his talk.
Glenda, btw, is still unresponsive on life support. We're still hoping for a miracle. XXOO
thoughts and prayers from here for Glenda, her family and you. xoxo. If she has to leave this world, leaving with Arlo's music as she goes would be a beautiful exit from here. Bring Your Own God. and one big family, how awesome is that thought??? We need more Arlo's----and the entire Guthrie Family in this world. Sure would be a better place.
XXOO
Praying for her, Kitty. Thanks, for sharing. I love this song and the story Arlo tells. Gene Bellamy
I have asked my son to have this version played at my funeral. Thx arlo....love ya
Been lovin Arlo and family 40 yrs! No one sings Amazing Grace like him!!🌹
A single positive comment or gesture can make someone's day in ways we know nothing about. Push love, push kindness and above all TEACH COMPASSION ✌🏼❤️🎶
Thank you Arlo, what a treasure you are.
I loved this song long before it became everybody's favorite. I still love it.
Poignant song. This history of this song is worth searching out.
Absolutely Beautiful
NO ONE TELLS THE ORIGINATING STORY OF AMAZING GRACE AS ARLO DOES! HE ISM GRACEFULLY AMAZING!!!
One of my favorite artists singing one of my favorite songs... ❤❤❤
This song will always be relevant because it a universal message. Timeless in its message to all
that will follow. Take head children and remember the teaching of those who are old and have experienced the world and learned the worlds lessons.
This one brings tears to my eyes, even with the humor! Thanks Arlo!
I never get tired of this song, sang the way Arlo does it...been a fan since 1968❣️✌️
Arlo always told a wonderful story, both in his music and in his songs
Absolutely beautiful, I play blues harmonica and know how difficult this is to play slow, well done Arlo!!!!!!!😎👍🎶🎶🎵🎶
I wish Arlo would come out of retirement. We need his vibe now more than ever.
between the story telling and singing of songs that everyone seems to know, there's a light heartedness that makes you love arlo. so glad I found him on UA-cam bc he is special.
I have always loved this song....
Absolutely an American Treasure. A treasure for the ages
How much Arlo's music is needed in these trying and tragic times. God Bless Arlo and his family.
At more Arlo Guthrie
We want more so Guthrie
Amen! Thank you!
Love the storytelling during the song, especially about how everyone around the world being one big family... that's the way it should be ‼️
If this world didn’t suck you would have to go along way to make a difference. Best thing I heard all week
"It's your own God church", well said, 'nuff said.
A ray of sunshine in a Time of Troubles. Deep Winter now, both for our civilization and for the Northern hemisphere.
He has been a guide and hero of mine for 40 plus years....I love Arlo Guthrie. Peace
I love watching these videos. They bring me joy. And hope. Thank you Arlo!
Arlo continues to touch our soul with his talent and sincerity!
Arlo's little talk in this song is great! Love you Arlo!!!
I wanna go down to Alice's and hang out with you, Woody, Pete and the rest of the gang. You make me smile Arlo - I like that.
There are no coincidences, God bless y'all from Indiana USA
Sometimes you just need to hear Arlo put things in perspective. 🥰
This is so relevant today... that is what he does......
Arlo, you are the best storyteller in the history of the world! I love you...
Rest in Peace Pete. Your music will live on.
Arlo Guthrie!!! A national treasure!! Beautiful! Thank you.
I love this song and the story you tell, Mr. Guthrie. It reminds me when I went to church, as a kid 14 or 15, on our holler. There was this old guy that would be there and I would always go early to talk with him, before church started. He always had old wore out clothes on and most times smelled like he hadn't taken a bath in a few days. He had his old beat up guitar and he would always play me "Wildwood Flower". He could play that as good as any musician I ever heard. Whenever church would get ready to start I would try to get him to go inside, with me, and listen to the Preachers and singers. But, he never would. I guess he thought they didn't want him in there cause he had worn out clothes and didn't smell very good. I went inside sat down and started listening to them. But, I couldn't shake the feeling that the church was some how less than full. So, I went back outside and sat with him on the porch and we listened to them from there. I would usually go on Saturday nights and he was usually there. I would always talk with him and listen to the preaching and singing with him to. This has been on my mind, lately, and I'm gonna write a song about it. Cause there's nothing else I can do. I believe he's in Heaven now and not having to deal with all his pain. Once again, thanks for singing this song and telling that story, Mr. Guthrie. Every time I listen to it I end up crying. May God bless you and your family. Gene Bellamy
Hello gene Bellamy, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music even from so far away. Seriously - I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️
After watching this video... all of a sudden I want to be a nicer person.
It worked for me. Arlo has that effect on people. What a beautiful man he is.
I certainly hope so! The world needs nicer people!
+Walter Mirren Yep. He has that effect on me too. Years and years of that effect. A good reminder of how we can be better human beings...XXOO
+Alex Hutchings me too Alex.
Perfect Whine Come to the One who Arlo is singing about. He transforms sinners into saints by grace through faith.
I love his songs all the stories that go along with them
Any chance you could add to the (City of New Orleans) without changing the playlist?
Good job, Arlo! You were always a sweet breath of fresh air. You still are... Thanks brother.
Arlo Guthrie, Hero of the Revolution
Arlo is always from the heart! THE lesson for us right in this moment today! God willing.
He speaks from the heart
DAMN.......forgot how much this guy meant to me in my youth. God bless you Mr. Guthrie.
Thank you for your generosity of spirit. It has given me more smiles, laughs, tears for one reason or another, and the best damn feelings a human can experience.
Thank you...
Listen to Arlo ‘cause the world keeps right on suckin! He’ll make you feel better.
so beautiful
God Bless Arlo. What a wonderful treasure for us
one and all 😊❤️✌️
Amazing artist , gets you in the gut and the ❤️
Beautiful stories Arlo!! ❤
Amazing.. Arlo, Pete Seeger.. and..! How I miss those days of folksingers and folk songs. So grateful that we have ways to still see and hear them!
My dad used to play the harmonica!! I love this rendition!!
Argo, thank you for showing the kind of love and caring for our military
Arlo is awesome. I forgot how great he is
God bless your sweet, loving, kind soul Arlo! Thank you for your humanity.
Hello Paula Hoeger, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously - I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️
He sure could entertain you with great humor & even greater in song.🐞🎧🎼🎶.Cheers🥂. Thanks for sharing
Love it
I love this guy always have ever since the city of New Orleans