I shook your hands at Merlefest a lifetime ago.....I prayed as you, Mr. Wayne Taylor battled colon cancer....I got your signature on a brand new cd..but I can tell you something I would not know then..you will always be my....all time favorite bluegrass band. And this song...still brings tears .....and makes me wish..I could turn back the clock...if only to shake your hands, again. Thank you for being a gift to Bluegrass music and all her fans....we love you.
Absolutely a great song!!! Fell in love with these guys and ALL blue grass when I was living in the Shenandoah Valley and working in Northern Virginia... I left my heart in the Shenandoah MTs.
I am much the same way. I will replay a song that touches me, probably some dosens of tymes in a row afore I weary of it. Seriously, dosens as in multiples of 12's.
My g-g-uncle, Pvt. William Henry Harrison Linzy, made a noble and very long walk back home, when he could have ridden. He joined Company E, 11th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, in May of 1861, fighting through to November 25, 1863, when he was wounded and captured in the rifle pits at the base of Missionary Ridge. Spending the rest of the war in the Federal prison at Rock Island, Illinois, he was sent to James Island, Maryland for a prisoner exchange at the end of March, 1865. Released the first week of April, 1865, and given a rail pass back to Tennessee, he could literally see the fires of Richmond across the James, and he soon learned that General Lee had surrendered the ANV, but he also heard that General Joe Johnston and the AOT were still in the field. Wanting to fulfill his oath and rejoin the fight, he pocketed that rail pass and walked over 300 miles to Greensboro, NC, where he discovered that General Johnston had also surrendered. :-O He then walked another 300+ miles back home to Dickson County, TN. His great-grandson still has, and treasures, that unused rail pass!
in 40 years I don't think ive watched a live performance and thought it sounded JUST LIKE the recorded version.it says a lot about not only the vocals but all the guys are great on their instrument
I first seen them playing on a stage at a free roam chicken farm outside Abingdon, VA. I bought their Midnight Storm CD and they all signed it for me. I still have that CD. What a fun time!
Do You Believe Me Now, brother ? (Vintage Vern, brother.) We must press on. There is no turning back. Heart ache translates into strength to strength regardless of its origin, my friend. I have become convinced that it has a purpose. I believe that it plays a part in the message behind 'He Walked All The Way Home'.
Absolutely one of my favorite bands of all time. I do several of Wayne's and Tim's songs with my own band. They have been Dove nominees for their gospel CD and I have been honored to have Emcee'd for them at 2 of our Bluegrass festivals in MN with the Mn Bluegrass and Old Time Assoc.
This Memorial Day weekend is a good time to remember these men that fought for the cause of Southern Independence. Several of my ancesters are sleeping under a stone with a first National flag flying over thier graves.
1) In the grim and final hour of the War between the States HeÕd had enough dyinÕ, all the grief that he could take From the Appamattox Courthouse, where the deed was sadly done There was no place left for him to go but home Ch) He walked all the way home to Southampton County To carry all he owned and try to forget Wearing sadness like a mantle for the friends he lost in vain He walked all the way home to start his life again 2) In the end he knew the reasons but so many had been lost For years to come the fallen would sleep beneath the cross What he held in angry silence time could never burn away It was just the saddest price heÕd ever pay 3) When he stopped to take some water at a little roadside place A pretty southern widow sadly looked into his face As they talked a while, his blue eyes seemed to ease her broken heart One day he came back and took her home
Jean Hogan if you still need the chords for this I have them I know its been 2 years but just a FYI send me a message as it is a great song we did it in a band I had so had to learn it
Nice. If we could just omit the word "the" before Appomattox Courthouse. Maybe try " From-a Appomattox......" The "the" is just wrong. And distracting.
I was at this festival...
Blue Highway was fantastic...
I shook your hands at Merlefest a lifetime ago.....I prayed as you, Mr. Wayne Taylor battled colon cancer....I got your signature on a brand new cd..but I can tell you something I would not know then..you will always be my....all time favorite bluegrass band. And this song...still brings tears .....and makes me wish..I could turn back the clock...if only to shake your hands, again. Thank you for being a gift to Bluegrass music and all her fans....we love you.
I cannot count how many times I have replayed this in my car over the past several months. This one will be a classic!
It is a honor and a privilege to be able to say I've seen these fellows 2 times now and looking for the opportunity to make it 3
I seen them a lot thy r really good and u meet them and thy r Good old Boys
The best version of this song I have ever heard is Larry Sparks. Its even better then the writers version. But Blue Highway is very good!!!
I love this song & this is as good as I ever heard it perfofmed. Al Schoch...
You know, I'm a metalhead, but damn this is a beautiful song.
Absolutely a great song!!! Fell in love with these guys and ALL blue grass when I was living in the Shenandoah Valley and working in Northern Virginia... I left my heart in the Shenandoah MTs.
Love this group they give me a breathe of fresh air and hope for spiritual inspiration.
I am much the same way. I will replay a song that touches me, probably some dosens of tymes in a row afore I weary of it. Seriously, dosens as in multiples of 12's.
Gorgeous. Well done. A very compelling song indeed. Thanks!
My g-g-uncle, Pvt. William Henry Harrison Linzy, made a noble and very long walk back home, when he could have ridden. He joined Company E, 11th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, in May of 1861, fighting through to November 25, 1863, when he was wounded and captured in the rifle pits at the base of Missionary Ridge. Spending the rest of the war in the Federal prison at Rock Island, Illinois, he was sent to James Island, Maryland for a prisoner exchange at the end of March, 1865. Released the first week of April, 1865, and given a rail pass back to Tennessee, he could literally see the fires of Richmond across the James, and he soon learned that General Lee had surrendered the ANV, but he also heard that General Joe Johnston and the AOT were still in the field. Wanting to fulfill his oath and rejoin the fight, he pocketed that rail pass and walked over 300 miles to Greensboro, NC, where he discovered that General Johnston had also surrendered. :-O He then walked another 300+ miles back home to Dickson County, TN. His great-grandson still has, and treasures, that unused rail pass!
Thank you
Wayne is an awesome singer
in 40 years I don't think ive watched a live performance and thought it sounded JUST LIKE the recorded version.it says a lot about not only the vocals but all the guys are great on their instrument
Absolute masterclass. Thanks so much for posting - excellent quality vidoe and amazing sound!
this is a beautiful song ty for posting this vid :)
I first seen them playing on a stage at a free roam chicken farm outside Abingdon, VA. I bought their Midnight Storm CD and they all signed it for me. I still have that CD. What a fun time!
Did the chickens enjoy it too?
Do You Believe Me Now, brother ? (Vintage Vern, brother.) We must press on. There is no turning back. Heart ache translates into strength to strength regardless of its origin, my friend. I have become convinced that it has a purpose. I believe that it plays a part in the message behind 'He Walked All The Way Home'.
Absolutely one of my favorite bands of all time. I do several of Wayne's and Tim's songs with my own band. They have been Dove nominees for their gospel CD and I have been honored to have Emcee'd for them at 2 of our Bluegrass festivals in MN with the Mn Bluegrass and Old Time Assoc.
This Memorial Day weekend is a good time to remember these men that fought for the cause of Southern Independence. Several of my ancesters are sleeping under a stone with a first National flag flying over thier graves.
The best version of this song I have ever heard is Larry Sparks. Its even better then the writers version.
Awesome song
What a great band! I was looking for the dobro player and just remembered Blue Highway.
@pwguitarded nothin wrong with being a metalhead, and liking this. i grew up in 'grass. I am a metalhead too. ;)
This is about one of my relatives way back, Benjamin Franklin Felts.
www.findagrave.com/memorial/156995292/benjamin-franklin-felts
That's some mighty fine a pickin' and a grinnin' y'all boy's are doin'!
BbajawLo.
J.l
I Know exactly where it is cause my wife and her family is from isle of Wight county right next to South Hampton County
I work for the great, great grandson of the man who this song was written about. The woman became his great, great, grandmother.
Never forget. Always resist the Yankees.
Deo Vindice, Sic Semper Tyrannis.
One Of My Favorite Song By This Band!!!🌹
1) In the grim and final hour of the War between the States
HeÕd had enough dyinÕ, all the grief that he could take
From the Appamattox Courthouse, where the deed was sadly done
There was no place left for him to go but home
Ch) He walked all the way home to Southampton County
To carry all he owned and try to forget
Wearing sadness like a mantle for the friends he lost in vain
He walked all the way home to start his life again
2) In the end he knew the reasons but so many had been lost
For years to come the fallen would sleep beneath the cross
What he held in angry silence time could never burn away
It was just the saddest price heÕd ever pay
3) When he stopped to take some water at a little roadside place
A pretty southern widow sadly looked into his face
As they talked a while, his blue eyes seemed to ease her broken heart
One day he came back and took her home
Thank you.
Yes Sic Semper Tyrannis
Wonderfull music
I enjoyed your video! 👍
Thank buddy. "Have a nice day."
Virginia ❤
holy crap, there is one out there who can find us! XD
Beautiful song. People just don't respect bluegrass for what it is
I'd love to learn this one. Are chords and lyrics available. No professional here, I just like to sing and play for family and friends.
Jean
Jean Hogan if you still need the chords for this I have them I know its been 2 years but just a FYI
send me a message as it is a great song we did it in a band I had so had to learn it
Paul Taylor do you still have the chords for this?
Hard to write a better song about how those who survive a war feel
Nice. If we could just omit the word "the" before Appomattox Courthouse.
Maybe try
" From-a Appomattox......"
The "the" is just wrong. And distracting.
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I bet none of you up here know where southampton even is!
Kind of like "Keen Mountain Prison" Been there but didn't spend time there.