"Oh Shenandoah" -beautiful melody; key folk song of early America

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  • @luugo86
    @luugo86 9 місяців тому +5

    It's incredible how honest and beautiful this song is.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  9 місяців тому

      Thanks a million; I'm glad you like it!

  • @johnoconnor7958
    @johnoconnor7958 10 місяців тому +24

    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.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому +2

      I absolutely agree! We haver no real differences but there are forces that try to convince us of that! Thanks a million!

    • @balozhende5727
      @balozhende5727 9 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for listening. You're right: We have a lot to lose.

    • @robertmcginness4610
      @robertmcginness4610 8 місяців тому

      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

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  8 місяців тому

      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.

  • @tylerbarrus9661
    @tylerbarrus9661 11 місяців тому +15

    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.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  11 місяців тому +2

      That's a beautiful circle! Thanks for your comment!

  • @waynegrabert6839
    @waynegrabert6839 10 місяців тому +12

    Both the singing and the guitar playing are beautiful.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks a million, Wayne.

  • @miketurek3074
    @miketurek3074 11 місяців тому +9

    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.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому +3

      Great, thanks for listening!

  • @williamturner6366
    @williamturner6366 11 місяців тому +14

    as an englishman that song is america. i sang that song to my dying brother . it is beautiful.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  11 місяців тому +2

      Thank you, William!

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  11 місяців тому +2

      That's very touching that you would sing it for him as a farewell!

  • @gracielacavallo8811
    @gracielacavallo8811 10 місяців тому +6

    Such a touching ballad!! So, so beautiful! I couldn't help broke into tears! Love your voice. Thank you for this gift!

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому +3

      Wow, thank you!

  • @edgraf9720
    @edgraf9720 10 місяців тому +3

    Just heard this wonderful performance!!

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому

      Thanks a million!!

  • @ToototabonToototabon
    @ToototabonToototabon 11 місяців тому +6

    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’.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  11 місяців тому

      Thanks, Susan!

  • @nstix2009xitsn
    @nstix2009xitsn 10 місяців тому +3

    Thank you, Mr. Cluff.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому +1

      You are very welcome

  • @BlackKnight-ll8qh
    @BlackKnight-ll8qh 10 місяців тому +3

    This makes me cry

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому

      I only hope they're happy tears! Thanks for watching!

  • @1Kroopak
    @1Kroopak 2 місяці тому

    I am English and have loved this song since seeing the film "Shenandoah" in 1965. Beautifully sung. Thank you.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  2 місяці тому

      Thanks a million!

  • @CarrieLynnMangus
    @CarrieLynnMangus 10 місяців тому +8

    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.😢

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому +2

      I appreciate your words! It seems to be an important song for many! Thanks for listening!

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому

      Thank you, Carrie Lynn!!!

  • @kiwibushblock2564
    @kiwibushblock2564 Рік тому +9

    sounds great!! it deserves more views! cheers from New Zealand

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  Рік тому +2

      Thanks a million!

  • @conniecluff5369
    @conniecluff5369 Рік тому +7

    That was so beautiful!

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  Рік тому +1

      Thanks………!!!

  • @thomasesau2376
    @thomasesau2376 11 місяців тому +7

    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.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  11 місяців тому +3

      Yes, it was one of the songs (shanties) that seafaring people sang as they worked. Thanks!

  • @stevenfromer3816
    @stevenfromer3816 11 місяців тому +5

    A simple melody sung beautifully and simply,well done sir,bravo!💐

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for listening

  • @danielbelen007
    @danielbelen007 Рік тому +8

    What an emotional version, and how well performed, of this wonderful song. My greetings and respects from Buenos Aires, Argentina!!!!

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  Рік тому +1

      Gracias, mil, amigo!!

  • @HerrTex
    @HerrTex 7 місяців тому +1

    after months i am still in awe by how beautiful this song is

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks a million, Ayden!

  • @jamesruane6481
    @jamesruane6481 10 місяців тому +5

    My favourite American ballad

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому

      Thanks, James!

  • @SupremePizza-q9i
    @SupremePizza-q9i 3 місяці тому +1

    Used to sing this song on TV from my bed... as a child... never forgot but a short time and have lived it... my entire life. Now old and in one place... but for how long.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  3 місяці тому

      Best of fortunes and may your life be long and meaningful, and, happy…!

  • @billbutler7551
    @billbutler7551 11 місяців тому +4

    BEAUTIFUL ❤

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  11 місяців тому

      Thank you! 😊

  • @marionparton662
    @marionparton662 10 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful melody

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for listening

  • @francesmeyer8478
    @francesmeyer8478 11 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful!

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @richardbeaver-zo3iq
    @richardbeaver-zo3iq 5 місяців тому

    One of my three favorite songs!

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  5 місяців тому +1

      I'm glad you could listen to it!!

  • @theodoresweger4948
    @theodoresweger4948 5 місяців тому

    Absolutly love this song and the video is great. Thanks very much for sharing.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it; thanks for listening!

  • @HerrTex
    @HerrTex 9 місяців тому +2

    Really good rendition

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, Ayden. I really appreciate your feedback!

  • @manoelteixeira4936
    @manoelteixeira4936 6 місяців тому

    Uma tema centenário para aliviar o stress, maravilhoso ouvir e saber a história do real do mesmo. maneco - RS - Porto Alegre-RS - Brasil.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  5 місяців тому

      Muito obrigado, amigo Manoel.

  • @eileenspamer
    @eileenspamer 10 місяців тому

    beautiful singing from uk granny my dad sang me all these songs

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому

      That's great; and I'm a US Gramps!!

  • @ThisPossumKnits
    @ThisPossumKnits Рік тому +3

    Good stuff!

  • @LilyWong-ko6ku
    @LilyWong-ko6ku 5 місяців тому

    ❤lily❤ my favourite song❤

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  5 місяців тому

      Thanks, Lily!!

  • @michaelbodine9240
    @michaelbodine9240 5 місяців тому

    My father used to play this on harmonica….miss him.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  5 місяців тому

      That's great! Thanks for listening, Michael!

  • @harrylyme2913
    @harrylyme2913 6 місяців тому

    I like the Arlo Guthrie version too. Beautiful air.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  6 місяців тому

      Thanks! I haven't heard the Guthrie version; I'll certainly listen. I love his City of N.O.

  • @jondaviddixson341
    @jondaviddixson341 3 місяці тому

    "My America🇺🇲🦅, I love all her beauty.. one must first seek within oneself the meaning & blessings of being an American, only then may one have eyes to see her glory & beauty" 🇺🇲🦅
    -j- -d-

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, Jon David! I agree with you. America the Beautiful...

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  3 місяці тому +1

      I agree with you! America the Beautiful...

  • @LilyWong-ko6ku
    @LilyWong-ko6ku 6 місяців тому

    ❤lily❤

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  5 місяців тому

      Thank you!!!

  • @sandramorey2529
    @sandramorey2529 5 місяців тому

    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.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  5 місяців тому

      Thank you both for watching/listening and for the information you've given me!

  • @genitavares-ss6hp
    @genitavares-ss6hp 9 місяців тому

    Por favor pode traduzir em português e com letra.❤🙏

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  9 місяців тому

      Vou a intentalo, mas mi control do Portugués no e ou mais forte! Obrigado!

  • @tylerbarrus9661
    @tylerbarrus9661 11 місяців тому +1

    4:42

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for listening!

  • @CraigBaughan-mg3hf
    @CraigBaughan-mg3hf 10 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @RMCluff
      @RMCluff  10 місяців тому

      You are right! We may never know because there was never an original author.

  • @rayunseitig6367
    @rayunseitig6367 11 місяців тому +1

    o

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      @RMCluff  11 місяців тому

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      @RMCluff  11 місяців тому

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