This tune has what I think is one of the most beautiful lines ever written in the English language:" I still might run in silence tears of joy might stain my face, and the summer sun might burn me 'til I'm blind". If you have ever been thousands of miles from home, or just wandered the country, or knocked around with no roots, you'll understand.
Many great versions of this song are out there, but I’ll keep coming back to this one over and over. Just a completely magnificent performance from every angle.
This is such a great arrangement. Every solo was so melodic. The violinist is an absolute pro. I discovered Tim O’Brien last month and can’t get enough. Such amazing musicianship.
I remember the very first time I read these lyrics. ripped my soul from my body, sent it into the void and yanked it back. wow.. I had to learn to write a story like that. love ya timbo!
I never liked that song much,.....until now. The best arrangement that I've ever heard, for sure. But then, everything Tim O'Brien puts his hand to is great. Thanks for posting!
You know I would love to see Tim live, but really this is the best seat in the house and I can repeat as often as I like. Definitely my favorite artist, I never get bored he's so eclectic and versatile.
I have been to several Tim o Brien concerts in the UK and the one which I remember best is meeting the man at the Fiddle Fest in Baltimore in Cork, being O Brine on my mother's side we got talking where his people came from and mine and so on ,he came over so relaxed and easy going ,I can't say if he joined our session.went to see him perform at night in the main hall , and he spoke again to me awhile and to my friends ,I will always remember his unbelievable mandolin picking , guitar, fiddle and old time banjo , what a talented man JB
Happened onto this yesterday and it simply washed over me. The effortless musicianship is beyond words. This was a beautiful moment for me. As you listen to the breaks or fills during this "happening" the phrase that came to mind was, "less is more" it wasn't about cramming every note they could but placing the right note in the phrase at the right time. Powerful. Thank you Mr.Boris7910
I am Australian and proud of it, all parts, I am proud of everything Australian, especially our music. BUT DAMN, I WISH I WAS Tim O'Brien! Special, oh so special music!
Giants behind her instruments and a real giant song - thanks to John Hartford to get place in my heart forever with this unique melody! What kind of beautiful fiddle breaks....., ooooutsch!
Esa hermosa melodía y profunda letra tienen que ver con la LIBERTAD, y que el triunfo en esta vida es llenar las bolsas, pero del ALMA, con recuerdos y acciones que liberen al SER del apego y darle valor a lo vivido.Gracias a Jhon y gracias a estos grandiosos músicos (tambien el bajo que casi no se ve) por darnos esta alegría tan especial. De México el viajero Fer Parra Azuara
Check the JH recordings here on yt, the one solo with banjo and shoe shuffle, and a later recording playing fiddle with a whole room of bluegrass greats
It's John Hartford who wrote the song. Glen and John joked about the number of people that thought it was Glen that wrote it. Never a point of contention since there was great respect between the two.
@@lawrencetaylor4101 Thank you for the clarification! I didn’t mean to misattribute. I’m going to tell my best friend and fellow Mando player. Thank you again!
Years ago John Hartford wrote a song that I have always had a soft spot for. Here is Tim O'Brien, Stuart Duncan, Bryan Sutton and others doing "Gentle On My Mind". A tip of the hat to these guys as I always Glen Campbell did the best job. Not now.
Glen put that in you pipe and smoke it. That's the way it should have always been played.lol.... Just being silly. Just love this video so much. Play it all the time. Tim is simply a genius.
John hartford wrote and recorded this tune....sold it to Glen Campbell ,but retained the rights .....tim does the song proper! Hartford always preached " Play a song to suit yourself,then you are just like anyone else" Thanks O'brien for keeping this tune alive
Man, I do love this version. I have heard this done so many ways and like most of them. This arrangement has that hint of sadness that I like but I absolutely love Glen Campbell's version with hot guitar break.
Timeless and redone ingeniously by the best in the business. I would add that Glenn and John would be the first to stand and clap to see it done so well! I remember watching them stand up in the middle of the audience playing the song on The Glen Campbell Show for the intro, and it was damn good then as well. I agree with comments below that Duncan is truly the hidden pearl here.
In my opinion, Tim O'Brien has the consummate Bluegrass voice. Sutton's playing a CANNON!
I love everything about Tim O’Brien’s musicianship… and Stuart Duncan is one of my favorite fiddlers for sure. Man I love that fiddle break.
This tune has what I think is one of the most beautiful lines ever written in the English language:" I still might run in silence tears of joy might stain my face, and the summer sun might burn me 'til I'm blind". If you have ever been thousands of miles from home, or just wandered the country, or knocked around with no roots, you'll understand.
I couldn't agree more. I use to sing this song to my wife and I would get choked up when I came to that line.. Beautiful song...
And the lines before that: "And some other woman's cryin' to her mother
'Cause she turned and I was gone" Just a beautiful, timeless song.
"Though the wheatfields and the clotheslines and the junkyards and the highways come between us..."
So mundane yet so evocative; beautiful lyrics.
Yep
Don’t let the wonderful musicianship make you overlook the beauty of John Hartford’s poetry.
Ear candy of the highest order. Bravo!
Many great versions of this song are out there, but I’ll keep coming back to this one over and over. Just a completely magnificent performance from every angle.
This is the best version ever but it's not on Spotify which is the biggest crime I've ever seen committed.
Tim O'Brien with Stuart Duncan and Bryan Sutton, doesn't get any better.
I don't know, fellow citizens. I can't stop listening to this magic performance. One of the most intense musical experiences I have ever had.
This is such a great arrangement. Every solo was so melodic. The violinist is an absolute pro. I discovered Tim O’Brien last month and can’t get enough. Such amazing musicianship.
Bryan Sutton never misses a lick. Spot on his solo.
Tim O'brien has made me tingling happy from the first time I heard his beautiful music. Music should feel like this!! :)
Making the hairs on me neck stand up. Needed that, thanks Mr Tim and fellers,love you cats.
I remember the very first time I read these lyrics. ripped my soul from my body, sent it into the void and yanked it back. wow.. I had to learn to write a story like that. love ya timbo!
I feel that way about both this song and "In Tall Buildings" - both incredibly evocative songs
Hands down the very best version of this song
The best of the best honoring an awesome John Hartford song!
Stuart's playing is amazing !
He's about as good as they come.
+stevesprinceofsteaks If God had a bluegrass band, Stuart would be the fiddler.
There are none better than him
Excellent musicianship all around; very pleasant listening!
I never liked that song much,.....until now. The best arrangement that I've ever heard, for sure. But then, everything Tim O'Brien puts his hand to is great. Thanks for posting!
Goosebumps galore
Excellent bluegrass roots version ,love it!
Bryan Sutton's tasty arrangement and smooth delivery constitutes some of the best flat picking this side of the asteroid belt.
Great song! And these musicians are wonderful!
You know I would love to see Tim live, but really this is the best seat in the house and I can repeat as often as I like. Definitely my favorite artist, I never get bored he's so eclectic and versatile.
This is the best arrangement of a song period
People who put the thumb down on such a marvelous performance can only be complete ignoramuses and are not worthy of it.
Yah, I totally agree. Just impose a fine of 25 Quids on each one. Sooner they’ll learn to appreciate the music.
...and don't have a real life!
You guys are funny, I never even noticed even though I return here daily. They’re somewhere else now. We’re here again for real huh?
Some mention of the composer, John Hartford, is in order I think?
What a beautiful version! The lyric delivery, the musicians. Almost brought me to tears.
I have been to several Tim o Brien concerts in the UK and the one which I remember best is meeting the man at the Fiddle Fest in Baltimore in Cork, being O Brine on my mother's side we got talking where his people came from and mine and so on ,he came over so relaxed and easy going ,I can't say if he joined our session.went to see him perform at night in the main hall , and he spoke again to me awhile and to my friends ,I will always remember his unbelievable mandolin picking , guitar, fiddle and old time banjo , what a talented man JB
Tim was asked to sing this at John Hartford's funeral.
I can see why.
Happened onto this yesterday and it simply washed over me. The effortless musicianship is beyond words. This was a beautiful moment for me. As you listen to the breaks or fills during this "happening" the phrase that came to mind was, "less is more" it wasn't about cramming every note they could but placing the right note in the phrase at the right time. Powerful. Thank you Mr.Boris7910
Man these fellas can sure play . Spot on singing . Thanks
I am Australian and proud of it, all parts, I am proud of everything Australian, especially our music. BUT DAMN, I WISH I WAS Tim O'Brien! Special, oh so special music!
this song was meant to be played by anyone who takes the time to play it. Simply gorgeous.
are you kidding me?..To say anything negative about his guitar playing is nuts...his playing is awesome..my god listen to him
Old songs will think fondly.
The best live guitar solo I’ve heard of this beautiful song.
bryan sutton is the greatest living person to touch six strings
..........50 years of my life just coursed through my mind while I listened to this. My it passes so quickly. Excellent.
Second fiddle solo was badass
Tim is my hero ..... That is all .
These guys make every note so easy...
Giants behind her instruments and a real giant song - thanks to John Hartford to get place in my heart forever with this unique melody! What kind of beautiful fiddle breaks....., ooooutsch!
Fok! Gets me every time. Way to do it fellers.
Esa hermosa melodía y profunda letra tienen que ver con la LIBERTAD, y que el
triunfo en esta vida es llenar las bolsas, pero del ALMA, con recuerdos y acciones
que liberen al SER del apego y darle valor a lo vivido.Gracias a Jhon y gracias a
estos grandiosos músicos (tambien el bajo que casi no se ve) por darnos esta
alegría tan especial. De México el viajero Fer Parra Azuara
Wow...the Masters perform. I wish I could watch the entire set.
Making West Virginia proud, Tim...........
Terrific musicianship made to look so easy
All these guys are so awesome and I believe, inspired by their love for the great departed John Hartford!
liked this tune since i were a kid. great rendition.
Thanks to John Hartford for this tune 🙏🎶❤️😎👍RIP
I always thought Glen Campbell penned it ! Dang I’ll have to google that!
You’re right! Thanks!!!
Check the JH recordings here on yt, the one solo with banjo and shoe shuffle, and a later recording playing fiddle with a whole room of bluegrass greats
I love Tim's look at Stuart during his tasty break about 3:05. He half smiles and says something to himself. I can guess....
That shirt is giving him so much fiddling power... its just incredible!
Glad someone caught this on video. It's the best version I've heard of this tune.
Molly Tuttle is as good!
@@josephthompson5398 she's world class, but brian sutton is other-worldly
What a break at 3:00!! I thought this song was worn out in the early 70's, but this revival of it is better than the original ever was.
Fantastic musical talent right here, what a fabulous rendition of a song that many have covered but few have mastered.
Beautiful
Greatest version ever!!
Makes me tear up every time. I love Tim’s alterations to Glen Campbell’s lyrics. I hope to find someone to play this song with someday. Thanks!
It's John Hartford who wrote the song. Glen and John joked about the number of people that thought it was Glen that wrote it. Never a point of contention since there was great respect between the two.
@@lawrencetaylor4101 Thank you for the clarification! I didn’t mean to misattribute. I’m going to tell my best friend and fellow Mando player. Thank you again!
Avery fine performance of a very fine piece of music.
Until I read a few posted comments, I had not "seen" Stuart's shirt., immaterial.
Lordy!! I didn't think I would like a version more than good ole Johny Hartford, but I am loving this one!!!!! Most excellent!!
That is a darn good rendition of a greatly written song.
Beautiful version! John Hartford would love it!
❤just musical quality
Great version
Like a Boss 🔥🔥🔥
Masters before us.
Years ago John Hartford wrote a song that I have always had a soft spot for. Here is Tim O'Brien, Stuart Duncan, Bryan Sutton and others doing "Gentle On My Mind". A tip of the hat to these guys as I always Glen Campbell did the best job. Not now.
Fantastic!
"Vraiment très fort" !!! - Quel trio !!!
The tears flowed.
Again!!
What a team!!
So beautiful
now that's some of the finest in that group.
Glen put that in you pipe and smoke it. That's the way it should have always been played.lol.... Just being silly. Just love this video so much. Play it all the time. Tim is simply a genius.
Glad you like it so much Serge, when I put it up there, didn´t realize it´ll be so popular;-)
This is of course coming from a fan of bluegrass and folk music :-) . Love Brian Sutton to. Big fan of his too.
+Serge Comeau Great version, BUT why hate on the Camball version, it was a monster hit in its time
John hartford wrote and recorded this tune....sold it to Glen Campbell ,but retained the rights .....tim does the song proper!
Hartford always preached " Play a song to suit yourself,then you are just like anyone else"
Thanks O'brien for keeping this tune alive
Man, I do love this version. I have heard this done so many ways and like most of them. This arrangement has that hint of sadness that I like but I absolutely love Glen Campbell's version with hot guitar break.
Love the intro
one of my all time favourite player and singer Tim Obrien.wiccked musician.love him
Doesn't get any better tahn this !!
Between this and Tim's version of Senor at Grey Fox 2013, I've probably seen the two over 200 times since I discovered them two months ago.
Same with me.
Awesome, certainly some of the most talented musicians in the business on this making it look so easy as well!
Excellent
So sweet...:-) Must to go out the door, can just hear it ONE more time..;-) Thank you Mr Boris, this can only end up being a good day.
Lovely version. Great gypsy style fiddle solo.
I hit the like button as soon as I heard the first note!
Bryan Sutton best of school guitar
"School of best guitar....?"
really nice playing so smooth played all my life thats just soo good
Stuart's solo is the only time Tim doesn't look bored. Great stuff.........
Pure sweetness.
Damn! More magic from O'Brien and Co!
Bravo!
Timeless and redone ingeniously by the best in the business. I would add that Glenn and John would be the first to stand and clap to see it done so well! I remember watching them stand up in the middle of the audience playing the song on The Glen Campbell Show for the intro, and it was damn good then as well. I agree with comments below that Duncan is truly the hidden pearl here.
A very nice version so far, magnificent. Thanks
In one word....great!
I love this rendition of his song
I don"t mind going to their sshow, so beautiful....wonderful guitar and violin solos...…
AWESOMENESS!!!
That was fantastic, I hope your still playing together. Thank you
O adore Stuart!
Very nice.
wow! :)
Outstanding.
What a performance!