Elger Heath
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The Mary Elen Carter
This is a cover of a Stan Rodgers tune I played at an event of the celebration of the life jam for a musical friend, Judy Foster, who just recently passed away unexpectedly. Her family sponsored the jam. They were originally from Nova Scotia, Canada and I decided to play this song because it was an east coast song and it seemed to say something I wanted to help the family ease their sorrow.
It speaks of the need to regain one's footing and rise up, strong, again. It is a wonderful ballad. Not one I do often but one I love to do when It comes.
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Kansas City Star
มุมมอง 5021 วันที่ผ่านมา
As an old musician whom sometimes plays at McDonald's, in the Walmart, (at 3:00 am), of my home city, I can sorta identify with this Rodger Miller tune. Here is my cover of, "Kansas City Star".
Masson Dixon Line
มุมมอง 4321 วันที่ผ่านมา
These are unsettling times. Countries are turning themselves inside as neighbors turns against neighbors. There's no space for the middle ground anymore. If you don't see things my way then your my enemy and the reason that things are getting tough. Americans call themselves the United States but they don't seem to be so united anymore. Will the land of freedom fall because we just can't get al...
She Thinks I Still Care
มุมมอง 30421 วันที่ผ่านมา
I don't know who your favorite recording artist might be but mine has to be George Jones. It's not just because he has a fantastic and unique voice. It's not just because he recorded A LOT of incredible hits. It's also because he knows how to reach out over those speakers and grab your heart and stop it for that moment when he sings that hook line. Here's a cover of a classic George Jones tune ...
The DANCE
มุมมอง 14528 วันที่ผ่านมา
This is the kind of music that I truly wish I could sing. Soft, slow, Country ballads are the kind of songs that hits me in the heart and, to me, the heart is what counts. Unfortunately my voice is sharp and nasal in composition. Still I can't help but to play tunes like this, whenever I get the chance. Their my weakness. Here is my effort at covering an old, Garth Brooks song called "The Dance".
Waiting On A Train
มุมมอง 15928 วันที่ผ่านมา
Some times I return to the roots of my musical upbringing. My dad & his brothers used to play music on their guitars and fiddles almost every time they gathered together. They'd play music they had heard off the old radio or phonograph players. Even before I took up my own guitar, I'd join them in the kitchens and living rooms to sing songs from the '40s & '50s. Many of these tunes are still lo...
He Walked On Water
มุมมอง 9928 วันที่ผ่านมา
This is one of my favorite Country ballad types. It's a song with a story that touches the heart. I've heard better lyrics but few, if any, better stories. This is my cover of a Randy Travis piece called, "He Walked On Water".
Get A Rhythm
มุมมอง 12328 วันที่ผ่านมา
Johnny Cash was never one of my favorite recording artists. I always said that he had a voice like a sack full of gravel although it probably was, at least, as good as mine. He did make a pile of money, in the record business, using that voice so I guess my opinion does not fit in with the majority of his country music fans. Every time I set about to play some music, in public, someone ALWAYS r...
Do Wack A Do Wacka Do
มุมมอง 10428 วันที่ผ่านมา
Rodger Miller was known for his nonsense lyrics, (series funny sounds that where embedded into the lyrics of his songs). Some of my favorite songs, of his, where actually quite serious but this is not one of them. I believe that he wrote this one because the recording industry and other recording artists expected these comical songs from him and, kinda, pigeonholed him into a box that was hard ...
The Bluest Eyes In Texas
มุมมอง 182หลายเดือนก่อน
Another slow ballad steeped in emotions. This is my cover of "The Bluest Eyes In Texas" by Restless Heart
Shenandoah
มุมมอง 66หลายเดือนก่อน
My Skills as an instrumentalist are, now, on the wain but, at least, I can still feel the heart of the music and I can think of few other tunes with more heart then "Shenandoah". Here is my most recent attempt at covering this classic tune.
Let Her Go
มุมมอง 240หลายเดือนก่อน
I'm a heart break, Ballad man, through and through. Sadly, I have a nasal voice that isn't the most suited for such songs but I can't help getting wrapped up in the emotions of such music. This is my cover of Mark Collie piece called, "Let Her Go".
We Both Walk
มุมมอง 130หลายเดือนก่อน
A cover of A Lorrie Morgan song called "We Both Walk".
The Log Driver's Waltz
มุมมอง 154หลายเดือนก่อน
Here's another Wade Hemsworth piece called, "The Log Driver's Waltz". It's kind'a funny but its a nice piece of music and its lyrics are well written. I covered this number are a Roots Music Jam that I organized. Its now defunct but it was a nice little jam, while it lasted.
Safe In The Arms Of Love
มุมมอง 128หลายเดือนก่อน
Another cover in the park. This one is a Martina McBride number called "Safe In The Arms Of Love".
Little Rock
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Little Rock
A Bad Case Of Loving You
มุมมอง 92หลายเดือนก่อน
A Bad Case Of Loving You
The Wild Goose
มุมมอง 52หลายเดือนก่อน
The Wild Goose
Don't Lie
มุมมอง 53หลายเดือนก่อน
Don't Lie
Phones Are Ringing All Over Town
มุมมอง 63หลายเดือนก่อน
Phones Are Ringing All Over Town
Ghost In This House
มุมมอง 962 หลายเดือนก่อน
Ghost In This House
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
มุมมอง 2152 หลายเดือนก่อน
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
Engine Engine Number 9
มุมมอง 432 หลายเดือนก่อน
Engine Engine Number 9
Yesterday
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Yesterday
Uncle Pen
มุมมอง 263 หลายเดือนก่อน
Uncle Pen
Drifting Too Far From The Shore
มุมมอง 953 หลายเดือนก่อน
Drifting Too Far From The Shore
Here I Am
มุมมอง 616 หลายเดือนก่อน
Here I Am
Nothing But A Child
มุมมอง 897 หลายเดือนก่อน
Nothing But A Child
Du Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen (instrumental)
มุมมอง 728 หลายเดือนก่อน
Du Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen (instrumental)
How Far To Over You
มุมมอง 878 หลายเดือนก่อน
How Far To Over You

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  • @davidmccaffery7977
    @davidmccaffery7977 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nicely done cowboy 🇺🇸

  • @djvycious
    @djvycious 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Actually one of my favourite versions!

  • @mistywintsch4613
    @mistywintsch4613 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is NOT the Johnson Mountain Boys. No way.

  • @velribribbon6048
    @velribribbon6048 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic

  • @lelerussell3623
    @lelerussell3623 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful!!

  • @serpentineminor
    @serpentineminor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How lovely!

  • @pikeman80
    @pikeman80 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pronunciation of Kapuskasing and Reesor are a little off.

  • @cruzgallegos7159
    @cruzgallegos7159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent performance from a great artist

  • @lindahadland5942
    @lindahadland5942 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully played, beautiful Waltz. Thank you for sharing. 💯⭐👋👋

  • @RemingtonRidersMusic
    @RemingtonRidersMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful song and beautifully sung.

  • @leeMagaret
    @leeMagaret 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks from Philippines, a korean

  • @keithkimmeysr953
    @keithkimmeysr953 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing love Wilfs songs nice cover thumbs up,Keith

  • @MartyMoose1611
    @MartyMoose1611 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing fancy, just simply great (just like Ol’ Hank). I like the musical arrangement better than Hank Sr.’s version.

  • @norastanley181
    @norastanley181 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's his grandson Shelton Hank Williams. Hank Jrs Son

  • @premulamorris2329
    @premulamorris2329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Death is an angel sent down from above sent for the buds and the flowers we love Truly 'tis so for in heaven's own way each soul is a flower in the Master's bouquet Gathering flowers for the Master's bouquet beautiful flowers that will never decay Gathered by angels and carried away forever to bloom in the Master's bouquet [ ac.guitar ] Loved ones are passing each day and each hour passing away as the life of a flower But every bud and each blossom some day Will bloom as the flowers in the Master's bouquet Gathering flowers... [ organ ] Let us be faithful till life's work is done blooming with love till the reaper shall come Then we'll be gathered together for age Transplanted to bloom in the Master's bouquet Gathering flowers...

  • @premulamorris2329
    @premulamorris2329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Death is an angel sent down from above sent for the buds of the flowers we love But every bud and each blossom some day Will bloom as a flower in the Master's bouquet Gathering flowers for the Master's bouquet beautiful flowers that will never decay Gathered by angels then carried away forever to bloom in the Master's bouquet Loved ones are passing each day and each hour passing away as the life of a flower Taken and cared for in heaven's own way forever to bloom in the Master's bouquet Gathering flowers for the Master's bouquet. ..beautiful flowers that will never decay Gathered by angels then carried away forever to bloom in the Master's bouquet

  • @charlescorcoran3154
    @charlescorcoran3154 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a good rendition of a classic. It should not cause controversy. Listen * enjoy real country. CFC

  • @davidlaramore1359
    @davidlaramore1359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Nice job!

  • @rainymctrixie1
    @rainymctrixie1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Thank you beautiful.

  • @pkmitch48
    @pkmitch48 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    th-cam.com/video/luMaavXIirA/w-d-xo.html This is Hank sr version

  • @AyhanGM
    @AyhanGM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    *Mark Twain "What Is Man"*

  • @bluegrasscountryradio8806
    @bluegrasscountryradio8806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello to all and good luck 😍😍😍I love you guys😍😍😍

  • @simontimothy1599
    @simontimothy1599 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gathering Flowers For The Master's Bouquet (Acetate Version 14) [2019 - Remaster] Hank Williams Death is an angel sent down from above sent for the buds of the flowers we love But every bud and each blossom some day Will bloom as a flower in the Master's bouquet Gathering flowers for the Master's bouquet beautiful flowers that will never decay Gathered by angels then carried away forever to bloom in the Master's bouquet Loved ones are passing each day and each hour passing away as the life of a flower Taken and cared for in heaven's own way forever to bloom in the Master's bouquet Gathering flowers for the Master's bouquet. ..beautiful flowers that will never decay Gathered by angels then carried away forever to bloom in the Master's bouquet Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Marvin E. Baumgardner

  • @ballman1964
    @ballman1964 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    not hank sr

  • @vincenteasley
    @vincenteasley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A right nice rendition.

  • @dekelanson5280
    @dekelanson5280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't think Hank recorded this song. There's radio broadcasts of him singing this song, but not a formal recording session, as far as I know.

    • @elgerheath9655
      @elgerheath9655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, you learn something new, every day. It is referred to as an unreleased recording which, of course, means that he never recorded it on a record while he was alive so you are correct. I would have never guessed that fact if you had not responded with this comment to this cover. Thank you very much for enlightening me to this fact. Hank still wrote this number, however, and I have to think that it was one of his best songs, even if he never released it. Thank you once again for parting this knowledge upon me. I hope my cover did this song justice. I'm no Hank Williams but I will always be a great fan of his.

  • @devakikaren
    @devakikaren 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    FABulous song....no matter who sings it. This is a terrific version. The Hag's also, but I actually like this one better.

  • @lesterbowman9558
    @lesterbowman9558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That isn't Hank Williams but still very good.

    • @norastanley181
      @norastanley181 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's his grandson Shelton Hank Jr's son

  • @juanitadobbs9292
    @juanitadobbs9292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I heard this all my life.

  • @judithjones7740
    @judithjones7740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many war songs of the Irish, Welsh, and Scots were disguised with other peaceful names or lullabys when the English conquered the country, but everyone knew the old song. I love this song. It also sounds good on the recorder.

  • @delcaplette7676
    @delcaplette7676 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The new Joe Biden Song

    • @jonesy4588
      @jonesy4588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      another already owns this song

  • @li-mingwei7737
    @li-mingwei7737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar; For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there. In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore; In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blessed; And our spirits shall sorrow no more, Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore; In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. To our bountiful…

  • @elizabethbrazel9162
    @elizabethbrazel9162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love his songs singing with the others in heaven.

  • @BillyMacInnis
    @BillyMacInnis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice. job one of my favourite waltzes

  • @begintodaycatholic
    @begintodaycatholic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job Elger

  • @begintodaycatholic
    @begintodaycatholic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey Elger what are the chords here?

  • @randallhutchcraft4039
    @randallhutchcraft4039 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP Hank, blessed be your soul.

  • @graceogrady6419
    @graceogrady6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also known as the minstrel boy

  • @earlreynolds2643
    @earlreynolds2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful song!

  • @kevinpalmer9756
    @kevinpalmer9756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow... totally different from the version I remember from NCN, CMT and CKJB radio in Timmins, or even the Capitol Tavern in Iroquois Falls where me and my best friend, Jessy, both 12 at the time, would sit outside and listen to Jim play the mainstream version... still amazing job!

    • @elgerheath9655
      @elgerheath9655 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      First...thanks for listening to this video. It has been a while since I recorded this and so I had to go back to Jim's original recording to see what you were talking about. Definitely the timing and style is different, that's for sure, but if you're gonna play music you have to learn to do things your own way or there's just no point in doing it. You might as well sit back and listen to the commercial recording. Also, due to the fact that I don't have a full band behind me, and I only play guitar, it necessitates a change in the way the tune is played. Add to that, the fact, that I am not a good guitarist and I HAD to change the way I played the piece. Anything is fair in love and MUSIC. I guess I had a bit of a problem making the song work because I completely left out the change-over, (that is the verse that deviates form the basic pattern of the song). I can't believe that I did that but I guess I just couldn't figure out how to make that part work. I usually wouldn't do that, with any other song. Maybe I will go back and re-record it to include the change-over verse. You see, I'm not a professional and I'm not in the business to sell anything. I'm just making these recordings for the fun of it and posting them here. Hope you enjoyed the recording, and DO check out some of the other recordings on my channel. Have a great day.

    • @kevinpalmer9756
      @kevinpalmer9756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elgerheath9655 OMG... I totally missed the part of this being a cover... I actually thought this was Jim Matt and this was simply a demo version of the song and the Record company told him to spice it up! Total misunderstanding on my part. haha my apologies.

  • @sheakelly7185
    @sheakelly7185 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not American, not at all

    • @elgerheath9655
      @elgerheath9655 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      First, I hope you enjoyed the piece. as I recorded it. Second, if you took the time to read the lengthy, original description that I left for the video, you'll note that I explained that both the song, "The Minstrel Boy" and the original piece pf music, "The Moreen", where written in and Ireland by the Irish so I DID point out that this was not an American piece of music. Unfortunately, the placard video was created, before I even knew what the piece was. I had a suspicion, at the time of recording this piece, that it was somehow connected with the American Civil War. Thus I presumed that it must have been held as a part of American Folk Music and I included a distinctly American theme to the placard of the video. (p.s. I'm NOT a U.S citizen either. I'm Canadian so I'm not making claims of any national rights to the creation of this piece.. That would just be silly.) It turned out, however, that there was a link between this piece of music and the American Civil War as it was very popular among-st the Irish regiments fighting on both sides of that conflict, so..., it DOES have a place among-st American Folk Music, in that regard. I hope that you now understand that this video was not intended as a slight against the Irish. I'll admit to a certain amount of ignorance, as pertaining to this piece's origin, at first, but I soon cleared that up and gave full credit to the original source of these pieces of music. I hope that this clarifies your confusion about my intentions around the presenting of this music.

    • @edwardmorton6691
      @edwardmorton6691 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you study the history of many folk songs, you'll often find that their origins lie hidden under layers of dust that takes much effort to blow off. The tune is probably the most difficult element to uncover simply because lots were never formally written down by the composer and more often than not learned by ear from some who had learned it by ear and so on , therefore can an air really ever be said to be 100% Irish, Scots, English, American, etc. Also, what if a tune was composed by an English person living in Ireland, is the tune English or Irish? I'm always very cautious about nailing tunes to Nations as it often is more complicated than we first think. The music is the most important thing, so let's just enjoy it and not distract ourselves with ownership competitions.

  • @serpilkoc4094
    @serpilkoc4094 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mark Twain "İnsan nedir?" oradan geliyorum..

  • @JJohnston4Life
    @JJohnston4Life 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This actually makes me tear up a little. Nice, man!

  • @lilusha6530
    @lilusha6530 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!

  • @justinpruitt3143
    @justinpruitt3143 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best versions I can find on TH-cam

  • @CrawfishParish
    @CrawfishParish 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    WoW that sounds good.

  • @dangervich
    @dangervich 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is advertised as "sung by Jimmie Davis" but it isn't.

    • @elgerheath9655
      @elgerheath9655 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure what you mean by advertised as "sung by Jimmie Davis"? Are you saying that the singer in this recording is not Jimmie Davis? I never said that it was Jimmie Davis singing in this recording. I said it was written and recorded by Jimmie Davis. That is the person that most folks would associate this song with. Below that line I stated that this cover of the tune was performed by Ben Poliquin. Ben is a good friend of mine and I captured this cover on tape at a house jam. Ben is the singer you hear in this video. A cover is a tune some artist made famous, but was played or sung by someone else. If you are saying that Jimmie Davis never recorded a record of this tune then that is news to me. If you feel that someone else deserves credit for originally recording, or writing this hit, I'd certainly appreciate hearing who you think did record it. I would consider updating this information if it is wrong. ...always glad to know that someone cared enough to comment on one of my videos

  • @CrawfishParish
    @CrawfishParish 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this one.

  • @CrawfishParish
    @CrawfishParish 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it..

  • @CrawfishParish
    @CrawfishParish 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    WoW that is good..