Beautiful beautiful from an Irisman living in Sydney Australia. If enough American people listened to this song it might awaken them to forget their differences and see what a great country they have created.
Yes. I'm affraid they're bound away across the wide Missouri. Former SLAVE in the Good ole USA have suffered since orphaned, with little to no relief, but struggle to continue being a patriot. Disabled service connected Veteran, also an Irishman by foreign birth in America. So sad
I feel for you, Robert. I have two great-grandfathers who were also Irishmen. I've recently come to understand what the Irish suffered in America, especially during two periods: the first indentured slaves (and otherwise) and many of those who came because of the potato famine. Hang in there and best of fortunes.
If you’ve never heard it, Disney’s the voices of liberty do a phenomenal rendition of this song. My mother sang this to me and I sang it in an Allstate chorus in high school having lived right next to the Shenandoah river. It has special meaning. I sang it to my daughters when they were kids, and hopefully one day they will sing it back to me maybe on my passing.
Beautiful beautiful. I accidentally clicked the double-arrow. ‘next clip’ function on my screen whilst watching the magnificent rendition of the song: ‘They call the wind Mariyah” in the movie: “Paint Your Wagon’. I was initially just annoyed at myself. But I stayed-and I’m not annoyed now. What a lucky‘accident’.
Check out the sea shanty version. A great tune can be used for lots of different variants. We recently lost the great singer/song writer Joanne Shenandoah who is a descendent of the great Chief.
That's right, Carol: perspective is very important in songs of this nature. I find it a coincidence that both "Danny Boy" and this song depend on this type of motif where one never "really" knows who is most invested in the story!
A version popular in Virginia lamented "For seven years, I courted Sally; for seven more I longed to hold her." The lyrics changed with the crossing of the Ohio, Missouri, and other rivers beyond. Some say 'shenandoah" means "daughter of the stars." The tune may date to the French and Indian War, or may have been written by immigrant anthem writers. We may never know.
One of my three favorite songs!
Beautiful beautiful from an Irisman living in Sydney Australia. If enough American people listened to this song it might awaken them to forget their differences and see what a great country they have created.
I absolutely agree! We haver no real differences but there are forces that try to convince us of that! Thanks a million!
A great country they came to know. Let Americans not screw it up. Since 2000 the country has become so divided, and no side is completely right.
Thanks for listening. You're right: We have a lot to lose.
Yes. I'm affraid they're bound away across the wide Missouri. Former SLAVE in the Good ole USA have suffered since orphaned, with little to no relief, but struggle to continue being a patriot. Disabled service connected Veteran, also an Irishman by foreign birth in America. So sad
I feel for you, Robert. I have two great-grandfathers who were also Irishmen. I've recently come to understand what the Irish suffered in America, especially during two periods: the first indentured slaves (and otherwise) and many of those who came because of the potato famine. Hang in there and best of fortunes.
If you’ve never heard it, Disney’s the voices of liberty do a phenomenal rendition of this song. My mother sang this to me and I sang it in an Allstate chorus in high school having lived right next to the Shenandoah river. It has special meaning. I sang it to my daughters when they were kids, and hopefully one day they will sing it back to me maybe on my passing.
That's a beautiful circle! Thanks for your comment!
Both the singing and the guitar playing are beautiful.
Thanks a million, Wayne.
as an englishman that song is america. i sang that song to my dying brother . it is beautiful.
Thank you, William!
That's very touching that you would sing it for him as a farewell!
It's incredible how honest and beautiful this song is.
Thanks a million; I'm glad you like it!
after months i am still in awe by how beautiful this song is
Thanks a million, Ayden!
Such a touching ballad!! So, so beautiful! I couldn't help broke into tears! Love your voice. Thank you for this gift!
Wow, thank you!
❤lily❤ my favourite song❤
Thanks, Lily!!
There is a vocal group here in Eureka, California. I saw them do a performance of Shenandoah and it was so beautiful it brought me to tears.
Great, thanks for listening!
My father used to play this on harmonica….miss him.
That's great! Thanks for listening, Michael!
Beautiful beautiful. I accidentally clicked the double-arrow. ‘next clip’ function on my screen whilst watching the magnificent rendition of the song: ‘They call the wind Mariyah” in the movie: “Paint Your Wagon’. I was initially just annoyed at myself. But I stayed-and I’m not annoyed now. What a lucky‘accident’.
Thanks, Susan!
Just heard this wonderful performance!!
Thanks a million!!
My favourite American ballad
Thanks, James!
A simple melody sung beautifully and simply,well done sir,bravo!💐
Thanks for listening
Thank you, Mr. Cluff.
You are very welcome
This makes me cry
I only hope they're happy tears! Thanks for watching!
I was told in Old Mystic Seaport this song was sung to weigh the anchor ( a 3 hour job by hand) for the last time before sailing home.
Yes, it was one of the songs (shanties) that seafaring people sang as they worked. Thanks!
sounds great!! it deserves more views! cheers from New Zealand
Thanks a million!
Really good rendition
Thanks, Ayden. I really appreciate your feedback!
I remeber doing this song in school for one of the concerts, it made me cry then and now 42 yrs. later i found this and still cried.😢
I appreciate your words! It seems to be an important song for many! Thanks for listening!
Thank you, Carrie Lynn!!!
Beautiful melody
Thanks for listening
BEAUTIFUL ❤
Thank you! 😊
That was so beautiful!
Thanks………!!!
What an emotional version, and how well performed, of this wonderful song. My greetings and respects from Buenos Aires, Argentina!!!!
Gracias, mil, amigo!!
Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Uma tema centenário para aliviar o stress, maravilhoso ouvir e saber a história do real do mesmo. maneco - RS - Porto Alegre-RS - Brasil.
Muito obrigado, amigo Manoel.
I like the Arlo Guthrie version too. Beautiful air.
Thanks! I haven't heard the Guthrie version; I'll certainly listen. I love his City of N.O.
❤lily❤
Thank you!!!
beautiful singing from uk granny my dad sang me all these songs
That's great; and I'm a US Gramps!!
Check out the sea shanty version. A great tune can be used for lots of different variants. We recently lost the great singer/song writer Joanne Shenandoah who is a descendent of the great Chief.
Thank you both for watching/listening and for the information you've given me!
Good stuff!
Thanks, Doc…!
if it is from the perspective of the daughter writing to her chief father ..this is what she is homesick about!!
That's right, Carol: perspective is very important in songs of this nature. I find it a coincidence that both "Danny Boy" and this song depend on this type of motif where one never "really" knows who is most invested in the story!
A version popular in Virginia lamented "For seven years, I courted Sally; for seven more I longed to hold her." The lyrics changed with the crossing of the Ohio, Missouri, and other rivers beyond. Some say 'shenandoah" means "daughter of the stars." The tune may date to the French and Indian War, or may have been written by immigrant anthem writers. We may never know.
You are right! We may never know because there was never an original author.
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Thanks for listening!
Por favor pode traduzir em português e com letra.❤🙏
Vou a intentalo, mas mi control do Portugués no e ou mais forte! Obrigado!
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