Looking at the comments below---- At least for my sister it was 30yrs ago yesterday that she was tragically taken and than our friend Christine later, however, most of the song is true. I cannot think my friend and schoolmate of many years enough for keeping Laurie's memory alive. And I'm sure the Thuro's feel the same. Mike Mabrey
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and friend Christine. I have experienced a lot of grief over loss, but it’s never been from losing someone to such a tragic way. Especially when they are so young, it’s just a shame and senseless it seems. I try to tell myself when my nephew died in 2003 at 33 from a drug overdose that there was something that could have been coming and would impact Jonathan so deeply that God knew what he was dying. What could be worse than being told you can’t come to stay at your parents home in another state any longer then being driven back to Indiana. Only to die less than 24 hours later. Alone! From junk he bought because he had messed up a little at granny’s home. He bought the same as he had used, before being 3 months clean and died alone in a hallway house and they didn’t even notice he was dead for over 10 hours!
I'm a Conservative Republican, and I LOVE Chely Wright's music. I don't care if she's a lesbian, or straight. Her music is amazing, and she seems like a great person. I think it's awesome that she came out. You have to love yourself by setting yourself free.
This song is amazing, even though the story is really sad. I love this song, though it brings a tear or two to my eyes. It's a little hard to find it though.
@sunnyspg2 Yes, it actually did - she tells about it on the Live EP album. You can check it out on iTunes - when you preview this song, it starts from the beginning where she says it's a true story. That's one beautiful song for sure!
I think that Chely Wright should of done the song in Wellsville kansas because that is were my moms cousin laurie mabre died there so this is to u Miss wright Redo this song in Wellsville Kansas!
And how about David? The brother who never had a chance to know who his sister was. And now David doesn't have a brother because his bitch ass thinks he's entitled to everything. But was shown in court how entitled he really is. MIKE MABREY IS A BITCH, COWARD AND A LIAR. AND HE WORKS FOR THE CITY OF EDGERTON KANSAS , 1200 BAUN ST sp of street is misspelled on purpose but still findable .
@grams1959 thanks:) i totally forgot i asked the question. it is a beautiful song. i'm such a chely fan. i guess with a name like that she made a good decision by just calling it "the river."
you know why do we have to know about her private life it is none of our bussiness all i want to know is her music as long as she is happy we should be happy for her
@grams1959 Yeah, after i read your answer i did a little research on it. it has quite a history. its been prone to flooding and a lot of people died because of some of it. you know there's been a lot of good songs about evil rivers. i think there all trying to give us the same moral from it....stay away!
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@bassettz65 I don't know what it say because the two people you mentioned are very talented and they seem nice . Gay people don't want sleep with everyone they meet.
Why is everyone so shocked and stupid when they find out someone isn't like them or believe what they believe. Some people need to get a life and drop the bullshit and enjoy life.
I'm not religious and I'm not from a religious family or area, but i am thoroughly educated in religion and have had extremely long conversations with those who are, and it shocks me that there are people who can use God, this symbol of something beautiful who represents a huge love and spirit to so many people, as an excuse to hate strangers. There's no logic, and hiding behind the bible doesn't excuse your ignorance.
how did i fuckin know there would be stuff on here about her sexuality....people are so ignorant, it's not even funny. she's a musician, and that's ALL you should be focused on.
jeez, can we ever have conversations that exclude comments regarding, race, gender, sexual preferences or what a person did or didn't do 150 years ago? This is not a court room with judge and jury; it's a damn music site. Enjoy the music and leave the bullshit at the sign in page.
@ProgressiveJoeWest Yeah I agree like...wtf?? How people make the stretch from gay to pedophilia makes ZERO sense. What on earth does same sex orientation have to do with liking CHILDREN? O.o There is NO connection whatsoever.
This song has been stuck in my head for years and I just found it again. Such a hauntingly beautiful song.
Looking at the comments below---- At least for my sister it was 30yrs ago yesterday that she was tragically taken and than our friend Christine later, however, most of the song is true. I cannot think my friend and schoolmate of many years enough for keeping Laurie's memory alive. And I'm sure the Thuro's feel the same. Mike Mabrey
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and friend Christine. I have experienced a lot of grief over loss, but it’s never been from losing someone to such a tragic way. Especially when they are so young, it’s just a shame and senseless it seems.
I try to tell myself when my nephew died in 2003 at 33 from a drug overdose that there was something that could have been coming and would impact Jonathan so deeply that God knew what he was dying. What could be worse than being told you can’t come to stay at your parents home in another state any longer then being driven back to Indiana. Only to die less than 24 hours later. Alone! From junk he bought because he had messed up a little at granny’s home. He bought the same as he had used, before being 3 months clean and died alone in a hallway house and they didn’t even notice he was dead for over 10 hours!
I lived right next to the river she wrote this song about. She grew up 15 miles from me :)
How bout talk about how amazing this song is.... I loved it the day I heard it.. So powerful, That damned old beautiful river..
I'm a Conservative Republican, and I LOVE Chely Wright's music. I don't care if she's a lesbian, or straight. Her music is amazing, and she seems like a great person.
I think it's awesome that she came out. You have to love yourself by setting yourself free.
Wow, so many emotions. Love this song and this woman
Love the Woman....Love the Song! Thanks for all the beautiful music Chely!!!
she is from my town wellsville ks and this song is 100% true its a awesome song we love u
I wish we have more songs like this today, more story telling more wisdom
I agree as I'm sick of trucks, drunks, parties and morons....
@BrianandSnoopy1 The name of the river is the Marais des Cygnes it is in eastern Kansas where Chely grew up. What a beautiful song...
I grew up on this river fishing
Love this song, makes me cry a lil..... love Vince's voice toward the end.
I missed it. Vince is always too faint . Love him. Amy too .
I like her even more when she come out - brave woman.
Yes this is true I live in Wellsville... in front of our school we have a thing for the girls who died... so Yes this song is all the way true!!!!!
Love this song ever since I heard it the first time chelys an amazing singer but most of all an amazing person
beautiful woman with a beautiful voice.god deffinately blessed her.
This is a beautiful song!!!!! love her
I used to wake up before school to watch this music video ☺️
I LOVE HER MUSIC! I DONT CARE IF SHES GAY OR NOT! SHES AWESOME! I WISH SHE WAS ON THE RADIO MORE!
This song is really nice. I like it Chely your music is the bomb
Awesome song. My first time hearing. What a storyteller and of course beautiful voice. Love you Chely!
It's 100% true story
This song is amazing, even though the story is really sad. I love this song, though it brings a tear or two to my eyes. It's a little hard to find it though.
This is my second favorite song from her album Metropolitan Hotel, my favorite is Back of the bottom drawer
this song was really beautiful!
this song chokes me everytime!!!
cant believe how few have seen such a good video
@sunnyspg2 Yes, it actually did - she tells about it on the Live EP album. You can check it out on iTunes - when you preview this song, it starts from the beginning where she says it's a true story.
That's one beautiful song for sure!
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Great video from a beautiful singer... Thx 4 posting
Love this song! Cant wait for your new cd to come out!!!
so many beautiful songs yet so little time :(
What a great song..Heading to iTunes now:)
So sad and so sorry for these families and friends.
:(
@BrianandSnoopy1 The Marais des Cygnes is a big and fast river. It means "Marsh of the Swans" in French.
its a true story
thank you for posting this! i love this song!
Love Chely!
Great song!!!
One of the best videos and songs out there. Thank you so much for posting.
short and straight to the point : )
this song really showcases how good her voice is.
i love this song but it's a sad song but i listen to it
oh. I went to one of Chely's concerts.
A tragedy wrapped in real not easy listening music.Great
@ALB437 yes it is based on a true story . i used to live in wellsville .
I think that Chely Wright should of done the song in Wellsville kansas because that is were my moms cousin laurie mabre died there so this is to u Miss wright Redo this song in Wellsville Kansas!
Awesome !!!
I love this song! So much talent! Great voice! So sorry Mike Mabrey for your loss!
And how about David? The brother who never had a chance to know who his sister was. And now David doesn't have a brother because his bitch ass thinks he's entitled to everything. But was shown in court how entitled he really is. MIKE MABREY IS A BITCH, COWARD AND A LIAR. AND HE WORKS FOR THE CITY OF EDGERTON KANSAS , 1200 BAUN ST
sp of street is misspelled on purpose but still findable .
Laurie mabrey was my sister , and for whom disliked this video , who are you?
@grams1959 thanks:) i totally forgot i asked the question. it is a beautiful song. i'm such a chely fan. i guess with a name like that she made a good decision by just calling it "the river."
great vocals
@ProgressiveJoeWest Ur right.
Ela canta muito bem e eu não conhecia.
you know why do we have to know about her private life it is none of our bussiness all i want to know is her music as long as she is happy we should be happy for her
@sphumi She tweeted it about a week ago.
@sphumi do you know what small town shes from?its in Kansas where i live! and Laurie Mabree is my family! and your right!
@sphumi hey im from the same state AND from the same town!
Nice song - sad story - based on a true happening?
@sphumi 不错，挺好的
really wow. Did you know Chely Wright?
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Thank you! Any way to get some details?
does anyone know where this was shot? Beautiful
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really want to be able to sing like her! and she has my last name ;O
@grams1959 Yeah, after i read your answer i did a little research on it. it has quite a history. its been prone to flooding and a lot of people died because of some of it. you know there's been a lot of good songs about evil rivers. i think there all trying to give us the same moral from it....stay away!
Was Chely in the lead car?
it must be hard for you to hear this song then. im so sorry!
@mikeleeross what sad about it?
Vince Gill sings back up vocals on this song
@ProgressiveJoeWest
Yeah they are two different things it annoys me too
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I know this is a true story. but what is the name of the river? kind of remind me of Merle Haggard's "Kern River."
@ProgressiveJoeWest It annoys too
Maybe a hadron collider? What is he after?
@sphumi Marry. Marry a woman. On my uncle's birthday actually. Congrats Chely!
Do you know Chely?
@bassettz65 I don't know what it say because the two people you mentioned are very talented and they seem nice . Gay people don't want sleep with everyone they meet.
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Why is everyone so shocked and stupid when they find out someone isn't like them or believe what they believe. Some people need to get a life and drop the bullshit and enjoy life.
I'm not religious and I'm not from a religious family or area, but i am thoroughly educated in religion and have had extremely long conversations with those who are, and it shocks me that there are people who can use God, this symbol of something beautiful who represents a huge love and spirit to so many people, as an excuse to hate strangers. There's no logic, and hiding behind the bible doesn't excuse your ignorance.
What do you think Larry King was trying to find out in Snoop Dogg's car?
I actually like Chely Wright as a singer I don't care if she's gay . But good for her
sad
Maudlin Maud .
how did i fuckin know there would be stuff on here about her sexuality....people are so ignorant, it's not even funny. she's a musician, and that's ALL you should be focused on.
jeez, can we ever have conversations that exclude comments regarding, race, gender, sexual preferences or what a person did or didn't do 150 years ago? This is not a court room with judge and jury; it's a damn music site. Enjoy the music and leave the bullshit at the sign in page.
This is the most morbid song I've ever heard.
Jessica D It's a true story about real life. Life is morbid sometimes.
2012 and people still haven't educated themselves about how convencional homossexuality is since ancient greeks...
@ProgressiveJoeWest Yeah I agree like...wtf?? How people make the stretch from gay to pedophilia makes ZERO sense. What on earth does same sex orientation have to do with liking CHILDREN? O.o There is NO connection whatsoever.
Why does she got to get so personal with her songs
This is to fucking depressed
This song is weird
sad