This song was originally done by the Carter Family. (June's family's singing group) Later, Johnny & June did their own song (Daddy Sang Bass) including a bit of this. :)
I love this song,...the Circle for me however was broken as the Undertaker came and took my mother away,...I followed close by her trying to hold up and be brave,...but I could not hold my sorrow when they placed her in the grave,...undertaker please drive slow so I can see her one last chance,...
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is an Irish fiddler and the lead vocalist for the Irish traditional band Altan, which she co-founded with her late husband Frankie Kennedy in 1985
I have listened to many versions of this song for over 40 years and loved it. But only after my beloved Mother died in 2005 did it really register with me. It's Mothers Day in America and I miss my dear Mother more than ever. God bless you sweet Mother.
This was one of the songs that we sang at our family reunion in West Virginia. I never paid much attention to the lyrics until my Dad died. Then I listened to this one and man did I cry. Such a beautiful version.
I can't stop listening to this. I particularly enjoy grabbing my banjo and playing along. The harmony and awesome voices of these women sends tingles down my spine
This song played over and over at mom's funeral in my head.I know I will see her again. Thank you Lord. We praise You ,God.
Iris Dement's voice gives me goosebumps!
and finally... I found someone who feels this song at the same tempo that I hear it in my head .... beautiful.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band brought me here.
My Dad's 18 grandchildren sang this song at his funeral.
This song was originally done by the Carter Family. (June's family's singing group) Later, Johnny & June did their own song (Daddy Sang Bass) including a bit of this. :)
I love this song,...the Circle for me however was broken as the Undertaker came and took my mother away,...I followed close by her trying to hold up and be brave,...but I could not hold my sorrow when they placed her in the grave,...undertaker please drive slow so I can see her one last chance,...
I'm here because of 'More brain training' for DS.
The only song that can match the pain of mising my momma.
Here because of Mona. This song got stuck in my head.
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is an Irish fiddler and the lead vocalist for the Irish traditional band Altan, which she co-founded with her late husband Frankie Kennedy in 1985
I can't listen to this version enough- Iris Dement's voice is so unique!! :)
Un freakin real, that Iris Dement is so beautiful, all three really!! and those voices!! Wow. Thanks!
this song always makes me go tearful, so beautiful x
I have listened to many versions of this song for over 40 years and loved it. But only after my beloved Mother died in 2005 did it really register with me. It's Mothers Day in America and I miss my dear Mother more than ever. God bless you sweet Mother.
This was one of the songs that we sang at our family reunion in West Virginia. I never paid much attention to the lyrics until my Dad died. Then I listened to this one and man did I cry. Such a beautiful version.
I can't stop listening to this. I particularly enjoy grabbing my banjo and playing along. The harmony and awesome voices of these women sends tingles down my spine
This my favorite rendition of the song
It's about grief, embracing it, working through it and overcoming it.
such a beautiful song! I get chills up my spine everytime I hear this!