Saw John Hartford solo with just his banjo, fiddle and a sheet of plywood on which he tapped out the rhythm. He said he was grateful to Glen Campbell for all the royalties that allowed him to afford such an elaborate stage set.
Years ago I first became aware of john...I had obviously heard this song, but didnt know who John hartford was.... I bought a VHS banjo instructional taught by this cat named john hartford...in the pack with the VHS, was this paper foldout that you layed out on the floor...it was like a twister game for your feet only....didnt make no sense till I started watching the video...you could learn to tap out rhythm with john.....good times.....heaven became bonafide when john strolled thru those pearly gates....
This would make Glenn Campbell, so happy , my brother brought his friend from college & he taught me to play this , I was in 7th grade , I'm 70 years old now , thank you so much , moe
I’ve had this video stored on my phone all these years and this is one of the best renditions I’ve heard, I have played it so many times. Molly is absolutely amazing as are the other members of the group. I’m an old guy, 74. And a huge Glen Campbell fan since high school.
Molly's music, playing, singing, and smile is what the world needs right now. Can't help but feel like there is still good in the world. What a beautiful talent. A true gift.
Sorry steam loco you don’t have to be the total Tommy Emanuel virtuoso to bring joy to the world and Molly does just that. As a guitarist of 50 years (I started late) I am in awe of Tommy but Molly brings me more simple joy.
A few folks have commented on the bass player. She is Missy Raines 8 International Bluegrass Music Award winner for Bass Player of the year. Of course the whole band and Molly sound awesome!
Ok. Let's see. Tommy Emmanuel. Then Tommy Emmanuel and Billy Strings. Then Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle. And finally Molly Tuttle. I love UA-cam ! Greatings from France.
Strong, clear, individual voice; amazing clawhammer fingers; winning smile; and I suspect a deep personality (personal strength from her life experience, just guessing here of course, but I sense it). She's the real deal.
Somebody needs to give the Bass player some props. People don't realize how essential it is to have that clean, crisp beat laid down exactly 'in the pocket', and this woman is spot on. Kudos from a fellow Bass player! ...Oh yeah, and everyone else is kinda nice too lol. This is a great performance all round.
Jim Whitted Molly is a unbelievable talent, but this is one song she butchered. It doesn’t change how talented she is, or how I feel about her. When she has a concert in my neck of the woods, I will be there.
Molly is her typical superb self in this, both with her as-usual perfect vocal (her relaxed feathery quality with a hint of vibrato is perfect to tell the story in this lyric), and that insane yet effortless picking puts her out in front of most artists today! They're all at the top of their game here. Missy Raines is in the pocket on bass. Wes Corbett is an impressive virtuoso on that banjo! John Mailander is just right, especially on his solo, keeping all the favorite classic parts of the fiddle in the Campbell recording. Well done, guys!
Magic Molly........just magnificent.......what great musicians.....to you 105 thumbs down egotists......you have no souls......hope you find them soon...........thanks Molly......🇦🇺
It's not a Glen Campbell cover; it's a John Hartford cover. Glen Campbell recorded it and it became a big, big hit. John Hartford made a boatload of money, was forever grateful to Glen and he moved back to his native Applaciahia where he could record and sing the song he wanted to sing. RIP John!
+Steve Roberts Wow, I just saw your post, I didn't know John had passed, and 15 years ago! So sad, but his song lives on. God bless you, John Hartford.
Molly does such a superb job on this John Hartford classic. While her guitar picking is perfection, as a singer and performer I'm amazed at her memory of all these lyrics that flow like water over steep falls - and, she obviously isn't reading off a teleprompter. Amazing!
Well, all her pronounciations intonations inclanations are precise, charming just like a baby girl to her father - meanwhile like a disciplined lover woman playing the guitar..Simple Melting my hearth! :)
Holy smokes. This is such a tight beautiful rendition of a great, great song. Molly Tuttle has a clean and clear voice and really excellent musicianship all around. I bet I've watched this 15 times in the last week. Damn what a good song!
It's knowing that your door is always open And your path is free to walk That makes me tend to leave my sleeping bag Rolled up and stashed behind your couch And it's knowing I'm not shackled By forgotten words and bonds And the ink stains that are dried upon some line That keeps you in the backroads By the rivers of my memory That keeps you ever gentle on my mind It's not clinging to the rocks and ivy Planted on their columns now that bind me Or something that somebody said Because they thought we fit together walking It's just knowing that the world will not be cursing Or forgiving when I walk along some railroad track and find That you're moving on the backroads By the rivers of my memory And for hours you're just gentle on my mind Though the wheat fields and the clothes lines And the junkyards and the highways come between us And some other woman's cryin' to her mother 'Cause she turned and I was gone I still might run in silence tears of joy might stain my face And the summer sun might burn me 'til I'm blind But not to where I cannot see you walkin' on the backroads By the rivers flowing gentle on my mind I dip my cup of soup back from a gurglin' Cracklin' caldron in some train yard My beard a rustling, cold towel, and A dirty hat pulled low across my face Through cupped hands 'round the tin can I pretend to hold you to my breast and find That you're waiting from the backroads By the rivers of my memories Ever smilin' ever gentle on my mind
A very nice ensemble, fronted by the amazing Ms. Tuttle who grew up less than 20 miles from where I sit writing this. I gotta say the immensely talented and dedicated crop of young artists devoting themselves to acoustic music of all kinds is a bright spot in an often tumultuous world.
Molly nailed this timeless classic and the band was spot on! Molly's voice is like an angel on this beautiful song. Had the pleasure of meeting the songs writer "John Hartford" many years ago in Nashville one rainy afternoon at Gruhn's Guitars. Myself and 2 other guys got a private concert. What an interesting talent! We all visited over an hour or more and I learned John was from St. Louis same as me. A very memorable day!
How can anyone not like (31) this performance? It is a simply an outstanding interpretation of John Hartford's timeless contribution to our musical heritage.
Just recently started listening to Molly and I'm really enjoying her style and sound. She's got great chops on guitar, banjo as well as vocally. I hope her career really takes off, because I think she deserves it
I will admit I'm not the biggest fan of bluegrass. But this is still one of the greatest music videos on UA-cam for me.. so much melody, musicianship, and virtuosity in this rendition, it moves me to my core every time..
I remember when Glen Campbell's version hit the airwaves in 1967. It was on Pop AM Radio continuously. Old time country stations were confused about Glen's style back then. Believe it or not, it took a bit of time for Glen to be accepted as Country!
I've listen this song a lot when i traveled to London, and now every time i listen to it, it makes me remember my beautiful travel. Its such a great performance. If you see this, keep on Molly !
Just discovered Molly a couple of minutes ago, sittig here with tears in my eyes, enjoying this beatuful music, flattering my soul, being so happy that young artists, can play this kinda music so beautifully. Thank so much you for this enjoyment, you defenitely touched my heart. Great.
So much of country music before it became pop music and catered to its audience was and is a nataunal treasure. Art has an integrity and power of its own that looses Itself in its condescending to the masses. As in everything we are just sits wonderous eyed observers and travelers and in its good faith its treasure provide.
Lovely version of this classic by a woman with a beautiful voice. If she could have had Glen Campbell do the guitar solo this song would have been perfect.
One of the best up and coming artists of the age I am certain and I am so glad I have been blessed to finally be aware of Molly Tuttle and her Sunshine Band. Thank You !!
Glen Campbell will forever in my heart will play this song right when he did it live. Along with the most amazing country solo in history. I'm happy this song is still going and that molly did a banging solo to it as well. Lovely to see a female guitarist making a big impact on the real country side of music. I just now got into her and hope this women has nothing bud success and happy years to come!
This song has helped me through 4 years of grief. Stuck in my head most days 😢 But beautiful, none the less. Rest in peace my son Conor 🙏
So sorry for your loss. Much love from Sweden.
Sincere condolences 💐💙
I am so so sorry for your loss.
Peace to you and your family.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you and your family are ok💕
Molly is 22 y.o. in this great clip, showing great presence and maturity. Brilliant guitar work. Love it.
Voice as pure as it gets and throw in she’s top 5 as far as guitar pickers in my book.Pretty special young lady.
Saw John Hartford solo with just his banjo, fiddle and a sheet of plywood on which he tapped out the rhythm. He said he was grateful to Glen Campbell for all the royalties that allowed him to afford such an elaborate stage set.
Years ago I first became aware of john...I had obviously heard this song, but didnt know who John hartford was.... I bought a VHS banjo instructional taught by this cat named john hartford...in the pack with the VHS, was this paper foldout that you layed out on the floor...it was like a twister game for your feet only....didnt make no sense till I started watching the video...you could learn to tap out rhythm with john.....good times.....heaven became bonafide when john strolled thru those pearly gates....
Molly is one of the best guitar pickers I have seen in recent years. She has a lovely voice and to top it off her smile is so sweet.
This would make Glenn Campbell, so happy , my brother brought his friend from college & he taught me to play this , I was in 7th grade , I'm 70 years old now , thank you so much , moe
That's Missy Raines on bass! She's on top of her game for sure!!! I just love to hear her play with anyone ,especially MIss Molly! Good golly!!
I’ve had this video stored on my phone all these years and this is one of the best renditions I’ve heard, I have played it so many times. Molly is absolutely amazing as are the other members of the group. I’m an old guy, 74. And a huge Glen Campbell fan since high school.
Molly's music, playing, singing, and smile is what the world needs right now. Can't help but feel like there is still good in the world. What a beautiful talent. A true gift.
Her flat picking is good, but she was completely destroyed by Tommy Emmanuel in another video. Everything is relative.
Sorry steam loco you don’t have to be the total Tommy Emanuel virtuoso to bring joy to the world and Molly does just that. As a guitarist of 50 years (I started late) I am in awe of Tommy but Molly brings me more simple joy.
This is such a perfect performance .. by Molly for sure, but also every instrumentalist !! It is just fabulous. Brilliant!!
A few folks have commented on the bass player. She is Missy Raines 8 International Bluegrass Music Award winner for Bass Player of the year. Of course the whole band and Molly sound awesome!
Ok. Let's see. Tommy Emmanuel. Then Tommy Emmanuel and Billy Strings. Then Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle. And finally Molly Tuttle. I love UA-cam ! Greatings from France.
You can find Molly Tuttle and Tommy Emmanuel as well.
Just discovered Molly. She's great.
ditto
Thanks for posting she is awesome talent
I discovered her about 6 months ago. I'm so glad.
Strong, clear, individual voice; amazing clawhammer fingers; winning smile; and I suspect a deep personality (personal strength from her life experience, just guessing here of course, but I sense it). She's the real deal.
Somebody needs to give the Bass player some props. People don't realize how essential it is to have that clean, crisp beat laid down exactly 'in the pocket', and this woman is spot on. Kudos from a fellow Bass player! ...Oh yeah, and everyone else is kinda nice too lol. This is a great performance all round.
+choirboysadist ropenflogger That is the indomitable Missy Raines.
+choirboysadist ropenflogger The great, and solid as ever, Missy Raines.
+hapwichryk Thanks!
+Kevin L. Thanks!
I will give Misty Rained her props anyday
Beautiful voice, excellent song, brilliant musicians. Anyone who doesn’t like this has something wrong with them. Thanks
I heard that voice, looked at that sweet face, and I was instantly captivated. What an angel.
That smile when she gets that first reaction from the audience is priceless.
Every now and then an artist comes along that stops you in your tracks. This is undiluted greatness.
This isn’t gentle on my mind, it is racing through my mind.
I thought... Did she start the song too fast. It should be a laid back song. We love Molly.
Jim Whitted Molly is a unbelievable talent, but this is one song she butchered. It doesn’t change how talented she is, or how I feel about her. When she has a concert in my neck of the woods, I will be there.
I love you Molly...from Chile a hug and I never tire of saying that you are a beautiful angel..
Molly Tuttle, ladies and gentlemen. MOLLY TUTTLE!!!!!!!!!
John Hartford is smiling down on this, and he's really proud. What great pickers. Thanks for being around.
The OLDIES JUST SEEM TO GET BETTER AND BETTER DAY BY DAY !
THANKS FOR SHARING MUSIC AND DELIGHTFUL MOTION EXPERIENCE !
Somewhere, across the river, John is smiling.
John is probably piloting a Paddle Wheeler up and down the River with a guy named Sam Clemens.
Molly is her typical superb self in this, both with her as-usual perfect vocal (her relaxed feathery quality with a hint of vibrato is perfect to tell the story in this lyric), and that insane yet effortless picking puts her out in front of most artists today! They're all at the top of their game here. Missy Raines is in the pocket on bass. Wes Corbett is an impressive virtuoso on that banjo! John Mailander is just right, especially on his solo, keeping all the favorite classic parts of the fiddle in the Campbell recording. Well done, guys!
HOLY CRAP killer music.
The best version of this song I've ever heard...
Have you heard the Petersen’s?
@@pmoses987 Julianne Petersen gives me goose bumps when she sings this. Really takes me to another place and time.
Listen to the Band Perry's version , you'll change your mind.
@@zaneturner4478 I will check that out
I love that she's always smiling as she sings and plays.
Every single instrument in this enchantment is stringed… which the exception of the voice, which is a divine manifestation.
I always wanted to ask Molly why she left the heavenly choir and came down here.
Molly you are GREATE . Regards from New Zealand.
Very well done Ladies and Gentlemen. John Hartford would be proud.
Molly Tuttle incredible talent I been watching her and AJ Lee and company..
Greetings from Ireland
You are the future. ..
Kerry Evans I'm
Missy's smile says everything. This is a superb performance.
When you’re playing comforts people you’ve succeeded!✝️💕☮️🎸
John Hartford is smiling up in heaven every time he hears someone do a great cover of his songs.
That bass player is amazing!
That looks like the great Missy Raines,
Thanks! Man, she knows how to work that bass!
missy Raines , I think
She's fantastic.
Magic Molly........just magnificent.......what great musicians.....to you 105 thumbs down egotists......you have no souls......hope you find them soon...........thanks Molly......🇦🇺
It's not a Glen Campbell cover; it's a John Hartford cover. Glen Campbell recorded it and it became a big, big hit. John Hartford made a boatload of money, was forever grateful to Glen and he moved back to his native Applaciahia where he could record and sing the song he wanted to sing. RIP John!
+Steve Roberts Wow, I just saw your post, I didn't know John had passed, and 15 years ago! So sad, but his song lives on. God bless you, John Hartford.
Haven't listened to Molly in some time she's seems to have matured a bit...her voice is so gorgeous
Rolly Polly l
Appalachia? LOL....John Hartford (Harford) was born in New York City, and lived his childhood in St. Louis, Mo.
R.I.P. Glen Campbell
Molly does such a superb job on this John Hartford classic. While her guitar picking is perfection, as a singer and performer I'm amazed at her memory of all these lyrics that flow like water over steep falls - and, she obviously isn't reading off a teleprompter. Amazing!
Biggest insult in the world to a singer is saying you wonder how they remember the lyrics Reading off a teleprompter? You understand nothing.
I love the way she pronounces the word "memory" in full. Most other versions pronounce it as "mem'ry". Simply gorgeous cover.
That's her time at Berklee showing itself.
Well, all her pronounciations intonations inclanations are precise, charming just like a baby girl to her father - meanwhile like a disciplined lover woman playing the guitar..Simple Melting my hearth! :)
The lady on the bass is on the same level as the other musicians in this performance: Top of the top. What a wonderful piece of music!
Molly has a sweet face with a smile and voice to match. The way she plays that guitar is like water flowing down a mountain stream.
Why have I never heard of this talented young woman before?
Holy smokes. This is such a tight beautiful rendition of a great, great song. Molly Tuttle has a clean and clear voice and really excellent musicianship all around. I bet I've watched this 15 times in the last week. Damn what a good song!
It’ s even hard to memorize all those words of the song. Beautiful singing. Thanks all.
It's knowing that your door is always open
And your path is free to walk
That makes me tend to leave my sleeping bag
Rolled up and stashed behind your couch
And it's knowing I'm not shackled
By forgotten words and bonds
And the ink stains that are dried upon some line
That keeps you in the backroads
By the rivers of my memory
That keeps you ever gentle on my mind
It's not clinging to the rocks and ivy
Planted on their columns now that bind me
Or something that somebody said
Because they thought we fit together walking
It's just knowing that the world will not be cursing
Or forgiving when I walk along some railroad track and find
That you're moving on the backroads
By the rivers of my memory
And for hours you're just gentle on my mind
Though the wheat fields and the clothes lines
And the junkyards and the highways come between us
And some other woman's cryin' to her mother
'Cause she turned and I was gone
I still might run in silence tears of joy might stain my face
And the summer sun might burn me 'til I'm blind
But not to where I cannot see you walkin' on the backroads
By the rivers flowing gentle on my mind
I dip my cup of soup back from a gurglin'
Cracklin' caldron in some train yard
My beard a rustling, cold towel, and
A dirty hat pulled low across my face
Through cupped hands 'round the tin can
I pretend to hold you to my breast and find
That you're waiting from the backroads
By the rivers of my memories
Ever smilin' ever gentle on my mind
Missy Raines holding it all down on Bass. Brilliant.
This rendition gave me chills.
This woman must really be an angel!
A very nice ensemble, fronted by the amazing Ms. Tuttle who grew up less than 20 miles from where I sit writing this. I gotta say the immensely talented and dedicated crop of young artists devoting themselves to acoustic music of all kinds is a bright spot in an often tumultuous world.
Love this version ...amazing ..all fantastic musicians..that lady bass player loves her work 👍😊😊☘️☘️.. nice to see happy players ..thank you .👍💯🤣☘️🇮🇪
this is the first thing that made me cry in a while
Oh wow! Molly Tuttle can play and sing! Fantastic! Just discovered her.
Bass player absolutely killing it
Wow! Molly sings with so much urgency and passion she knocks me out. Thanks!
Billy Strings brought me here, and im more than happy to listen this
Molly nailed this timeless classic and the band was spot on! Molly's voice is like an angel on this beautiful song. Had the pleasure of meeting the songs writer "John Hartford" many years ago in Nashville one rainy afternoon at Gruhn's Guitars. Myself and 2 other guys got a private concert. What an interesting talent! We all visited over an hour or more and I learned John was from St. Louis same as me. A very memorable day!
How can anyone not like (31) this performance? It is a simply an outstanding interpretation of John Hartford's timeless contribution to our musical heritage.
AMAZING! thanks
So pleased to see such an appreciative audience.
Just recently started listening to Molly and I'm really enjoying her style and sound. She's got great chops on guitar, banjo as well as vocally. I hope her career really takes off, because I think she deserves it
This is just so delightful
That bass player!!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
She has genuine talent. Something rare in the entrainment industry these days. AKA actual talent.
I will admit I'm not the biggest fan of bluegrass. But this is still one of the greatest music videos on UA-cam for me.. so much melody, musicianship, and virtuosity in this rendition, it moves me to my core every time..
Today is the very first time I ever heard Molly Tuttle sing this song. I had to hear it THREE TIMES because her voice was so angelic and smooth.
Glen would surely be smiling looking down on this performance. The circle is unbroken.
I remember when Glen Campbell's version hit the airwaves in 1967.
It was on Pop AM Radio continuously.
Old time country stations were confused about Glen's style back then.
Believe it or not, it took a bit of time for Glen to be accepted as Country!
Love Molly and her music, what an American treasure. :)
I've listen this song a lot when i traveled to London, and now every time i listen to it, it makes me remember my beautiful travel. Its such a great performance. If you see this, keep on Molly !
Just discovered Molly a couple of minutes ago, sittig here with tears in my eyes, enjoying this beatuful music, flattering my soul, being so happy that young artists, can play this kinda music so beautifully. Thank so much you for this enjoyment, you defenitely touched my heart. Great.
Dam speed and grace. Tears running from my eyes every time I hear this song.
My guess is that Molly has discovered the secret of slowing down time to be able to play so fast so effortlessly. I think she is a Jedi Master.
Thank you very much for the memories !!
So much of country music before it became pop music and catered to its audience was and is a nataunal treasure. Art has an integrity and power of its own that looses Itself in its condescending to the masses. As in everything we are just sits wonderous eyed observers and travelers and in its good faith its treasure provide.
Glen would be proud!!
Lovely version of this classic by a woman with a beautiful voice. If she could have had Glen Campbell do the guitar solo this song would have been perfect.
There is nothing wrong with her guitar solo.
One of the best up and coming artists of the age I am certain and I am so glad I have been blessed to finally be aware of Molly Tuttle and her Sunshine Band. Thank You !!
makes me feel american. born in san francisco but when I listen to this son it reminds of being american
"For hours you're just gentle on my mind." Nuf said
Beautiful. Could well be my favourite version of this song, which I've loved since the John Hartford original single came out. Thanks for this.
Thanks again 🎸😎 Molly!!!!!!
What brilliant musicians. Whoever hits the dislike, go away from bluegrass, please, it is beyond your heart's comprehension.
Glen Campbell will forever in my heart will play this song right when he did it live. Along with the most amazing country solo in history. I'm happy this song is still going and that molly did a banging solo to it as well. Lovely to see a female guitarist making a big impact on the real country side of music. I just now got into her and hope this women has nothing bud success and happy years to come!
Great version! Definitely my favorite.
Love this, absolutely love it!
Molly is amazing i love her music #fanforlife
The bass has beautiful tone and she's playing it really well and clean. The rest of the band is awesome too. Very nice and thank you for posting.
Missy Raines. One of the very best.
Missy never misses a beat.
Molly Tuttle is really something special
That puts chills up my arms. The quality of this group is as good as it gets great song with a bluegrass twist.
So beautiful Molly Thank you
Chills every time I listen to this.
beautiful. crying now. thank you.
I keep coming back to this and it gets better every time. Wow.
Thank you!😭❤
Another winner, Glenn, another kindred spirit, thanks!
I met John Hartford once at Merlefest. What a gentleman he was! This is a great rendition of an amazing song.
This is fantastic!!! So much talent on one stage
Iconic tune and magnificent musician!!!
I laugh, I cry, I clap my hands. I shed a tear and do a dance....