I can't play and I can't sing, but thank God I can appreciate. I appreciate the straight forward, no frill performance on this video. It just goes to show, true talent doesn't have to rely on anything flashy or gimmicky. The sheer talent of these women just knocks me out.
Isn't it wonderful how we can find comfort in the most unlikely places when we're grieving? It's almost like our loved ones are guiding us and helping us find peace.
Who cares where the music comes from, people? Just sit back, crank this up, and enjoy. This is a great version of one of the greatest gospel songs ever.
I saw her open for John Prine and she was a complete unknown to me, when she hit that first note there was a collective shift in the seats of everyone in the theater, it was incredible
It can't get any better than this. Several months after my Mom died back in 2014 I listened to this song and paid attention to the lyrics. The tears began to flow. A very moving part of our American heritage.
Ken Burns did a special series on Country Music. I watch it in 2019 with my elderly 92 year old mother. This was the last song in the series she and I watched together in November of that year. She passed away in February 2020 with symptoms similar to COVID. Even today I cannot listen to this song without feeling a great sadness.
*This song means the world to me.* *On April 10th, 2017, my beautiful 17 year old Granddaughter was Promoted to Heaven.* *How I miss my Angela* 💕 *Looking forward to joining her, in God's Timing.* ❤
Bonnie, I can feel you pain and sadness. We too, lost our young grandson about a year ago too... prayers & blessings for the strength needed to you and yours. ✝️
Short and to the point: I've heard this performed by many others, including the great Roy Acuff, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on the "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" album, the Carter Family, and more. This is the best. I feel these ladies, especially Iris, are thinking about what they are singing rather than just mouthing the words.
To tomtscotland.....I was born in Glasgow @ Parkhead Cross ( actually 1251 Duke St ) and over here my Dad was the leader of the band for all our Scottish parties and sing alongs as he played the accordian, piano and organ by ear and in the key you were singing. And he just passed away a week ago @ 85, he WAS the leader of the band and I'll miss him so....and Iris Dement and these songs bring back memories of our Scottish parties....Jim Archer
I don't see many comments about Mairead Ni Mheaonigh. Mairead is a very accomplished singer both in english agus as gaelige and fiddle player. She has headed the Irish trad group Altan for many years now. She is a natural fluid native speaker and hails all the way from Co. Donegal. She is a good looking very down to earth woman. I sense through not knowing she has been left out of the coversation here.
This is extraordinary. 3 hugely talented beautiful ladies giving it their all. I had never heard this version of this wonderful song. Simply majestic. Thank you God. ❤
I did too, my friend. I'm convinced there's nothing like her. She came to my attention when I listened to, "In Spite of Our Selves" by John Prine (and her). Her voice tweaks my emotions, so I'm exploring her song list. Feels good!
Well, I discovered her through this exact song, six years ago! I instantly checked if she was playing in my town, she was, and I quickly bought a ticket! Indescribable!
This is how it's done. Perfect from start to finish. The harmonies are something to behold, they're spot-on. If you're gonna do an old-school gospel song, this is how you do it. Nothing else even comes close.
No voice better expresses the soul of country music than that of Ms. Dement. Moreover, it is mine to take take personal offense at any comments that indicate otherwise. Finally, I know that her voice is the one I want echoing off my tombstone when the great and lasting moment comes. Thank you very much.
We had this requested for a very sweet lady that we cared for. When I see the respect and love for a body laid to rest, and a song requested saying exactly just that, well, it just doesn't get any better than that! They are our treasure and the circle does go on, and never broken.
This version of this great song is the best one for me. Sending love to my Mum Molly in heaven since 2017. She loved Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham who playing in this❤
I have now added this performance to my top ten renderings of this classic as I brush the tears from my eyes. Friends, there are so many wonderful recorded performances of "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" that I've enjoyed - cherished - over the span of my many years all of which tells me there are bound to be myriad heart felt versions out there which I will most likely never know. Oh,I cannot even list all those I have heard. The powerful gospel/blues/roots performance delivered up by The Reverend Gary Davis; the version from the album of the same name from The Earl Scruggs Review (ca.1970ish - the version I think is the 'classic' for my generation); from EmmyLou Harris (solo and with friends); the pure essence and clarity of the timeless Carter Family classic... Oh, well -- may as well try and catch the wind as to even feign such an undertaking as to name all those who've done justice to the song. Why, a mere glance to the right of my screen shows a lineup of artists beyond my ability to essay here. I'll end here by saying aloud what I wonder (a lot, and often these days), namely, "who will sing it for me when it's my time to travel that final road?"
The last verse is what makes this version the best in my book. Bit it couldn't get there without the begining. I sang this song and my moms funeral when I was 12 years old and it means more then I can even put into words. But this recoding is the one I come to when I want to hear it as it should be.
I love this version of this song. Love the band, they are really great. But vocally this is one of the tightest and most incredible performances of all time. Each of these ladies brings their own special vocal talent. Michelle has a beautiful powerful voice with a range she is barely using, Iris has a deep emotional and soulful expressiveness that is nearly indescribable, and Mairead has a soft gorgeous ethereal quality. Bravo! 👏👏👏👏 Bravo! 👏👏👏👏 - 👍
Nice all around but when Iris comes in, it's just on a whole other level. Her voice cuts through and her phrasing is so soulful. Some people where just put together to sing. She's one of them.
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Love the way Michelle connects with both Iris and Mairead throughout the song, with her softer Irish folk song voice it would be easy for Mairead to feel secondary next to the other stronger voices especially Iris's, but Michelle makes every effort to show her that her contribution is important and valued
Growing up, I was practically neighbors with Iris Dement, in northeastern Arkansas, but never heard of her until about three years ago. Love her singing! Listen to her on the True Grit soundtrack from 2010.
I first heard this song in the 1980s sang as "DADDY SANG BASS" by SKEETER DAVIS. It has been touching my heart when I remember my late Mum now with the Lord in the New Jerusalem City
Love this song and also "Let the Mystery Be" and Rob, step inside man, God cares for you just as much as the rest of us - choose where you want to spend your "eternal future". Greetings from Australia
Masz stuprocentową rację muzyka jest naprawdę fantastyczna, chwyta za serce, wspaniała aranżacja i wykonanie profesjonalne, czysty śpiew. Aż miło się tego słucha. Uwielbiam ten rodzaj muzyki Westernowej.:))
So I never heard this song and my mom passed away July 7th at 7 a. M. Of this year so. I’m done exploring music for now. But it’s fuckijg beautiful and the band members too!!!
This is a really nice version of this classic song . Nice timing . I have looked at a lot of other versions and I feel they are too fast . I play Country Guitar and appreciate a well done song .
There seem to be no comments acknowledging never mind praising the contribution of Mairead Ni Mheaonigh who is an amazingly fiddle player and leaad vocalist with the famous Irish traditional group Altan from Donegal. As would be expected Mairead's singing voice is much more mellow with a softer tone that either Michele or Iris.
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The talent in that room cannot even be measured....wow
Iris Dement's voice in harmony is about as good as it gets.
I second that emotion.
I’m in love with Iris’s voice she’s such a one of a kind
UNIQUE
I love her voice too. It changed my belief system.
That reminds me of the beautiful folk songs we listened to in the ‘60s.
I can't play and I can't sing, but thank God I can appreciate. I appreciate the straight forward, no frill performance on this video. It just goes to show, true talent doesn't have to rely on anything flashy or gimmicky. The sheer talent of these women just knocks me out.
This is one of the songs at the very heart of country music. God Bless mothers everywhere.❤
My Mother's funeral is tomorrow. This song is a great comfort for me.
😢
Isn't it wonderful how we can find comfort in the most unlikely places when we're grieving? It's almost like our loved ones are guiding us and helping us find peace.
This was one my mom’s favorites. Condolences.
@@rerobertson82 thank you for your kind words
We played this exact song to open my fathers funeral. It was perfect! Condolences to you and your family! ❤️
Who cares where the music comes from, people? Just sit back, crank this up, and enjoy. This is a great version of one of the greatest gospel songs ever.
If you give this a thumbs down, then this must be a genre that you don't even like. Because this is as good as folk music gets.
Who would give thumbs down for this beatifull singing and playing? Nobody I think.
Iris DeMent….love. An American Icon
i swear that Michelle Wright
Iris DeMent
Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh never age they are Gods gift to us
I saw her open for John Prine and she was a complete unknown to me, when she hit that first note there was a collective shift in the seats of everyone in the theater, it was incredible
That’s where I found out about her too.
It can't get any better than this. Several months after my Mom died back in 2014 I listened to this song and paid attention to the lyrics. The tears began to flow. A very moving part of our American heritage.
Ken Burns did a special series on Country Music. I watch it in 2019 with my elderly 92 year old mother. This was the last song in the series she and I watched together in November of that year. She passed away in February 2020 with symptoms similar to COVID. Even today I cannot listen to this song without feeling a great sadness.
Look no further friends, this is the best recording of this song. Awesome.
+Adam Luntz Damn right! Superb rendition-
Awesome in every sense.
+Adam Luntz look up Mother Maybelle Carter and this song...ykes! The Carter Family...
Have you seen the version from the video game bioshock infinite? Goosebumps
...or the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band end of the album.
Iris DeMent is in a class all by herself...Exquisite!
They all have unique voices, don’t be so picky, I love the Irish woman’s soft voice.
@michaelwalsh9145 the weak link here
Wow. Iris Dement's voice is amazing. Her confidence is, too.
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL harmony ! Iris’s voice is so unique & fragile , it makes me emotional 🥲
I love iris Dement.
*This song means the world to me.*
*On April 10th, 2017, my beautiful 17 year old Granddaughter was Promoted to Heaven.*
*How I miss my Angela* 💕
*Looking forward to joining her, in God's Timing.* ❤
Bonnie, I can feel you pain and sadness. We too, lost our young grandson about a year ago too... prayers & blessings for the strength needed to you and yours. ✝️
@@timothysobina6777
Thank you. 🌹
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Sitting on the side of the road, truck broke down, listened to this, there's a better world waiting.
Short and to the point: I've heard this performed by many others, including the great Roy Acuff, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on the "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" album, the Carter Family, and more. This is the best. I feel these ladies, especially Iris, are thinking about what they are singing rather than just mouthing the words.
To tomtscotland.....I was born in Glasgow @ Parkhead Cross ( actually 1251 Duke St ) and over here my Dad was the leader of the band for all our Scottish parties and sing alongs as he played the accordian, piano and organ by ear and in the key you were singing. And he just passed away a week ago @ 85, he WAS the leader of the band and I'll miss him so....and Iris Dement and these songs bring back memories of our Scottish parties....Jim Archer
The twin fiddles and beautiful voices just give me the chills. Amazing!
This has got to be the best version of this song I have ever heard! REPLAY>>>REPLAY>>>>>REPLAY>>>>>>REPLAY>>> .... ect ect
I love Iris. What a voice.
I don't see many comments about Mairead Ni Mheaonigh. Mairead is a very accomplished singer both in english agus as gaelige and fiddle player. She has headed the Irish trad group Altan for many years now. She is a natural fluid native speaker and hails all the way from Co. Donegal. She is a good looking very down to earth woman. I sense through not knowing she has been left out of the coversation here.
Agreed, she has a pure Irish traditional folk voice, power to her. Iris has a very powerful singing voice which is perfect in harmonies
This is extraordinary. 3 hugely talented beautiful ladies giving it their all. I had never heard this version of this wonderful song. Simply majestic. Thank you God. ❤
I just discovered Iris DeMent. I am in heaven.
I did too, my friend. I'm convinced there's nothing like her. She came to my attention when I listened to, "In Spite of Our Selves" by John Prine (and her). Her voice tweaks my emotions, so I'm exploring her song list. Feels good!
Well, I discovered her through this exact song, six years ago!
I instantly checked if she was playing in my town, she was, and I quickly bought a ticket!
Indescribable!
This is how it's done. Perfect from start to finish. The harmonies are something to behold, they're spot-on. If you're gonna do an old-school gospel song, this is how you do it. Nothing else even comes close.
Michelle Wright is a beauty with a wonderful voice...
No voice better expresses the soul of country music than that of Ms. Dement. Moreover, it is mine to take take personal offense at any comments that indicate otherwise. Finally, I know that her voice is the one I want echoing off my tombstone when the great and lasting moment comes. Thank you very much.
Iris, Mairead & Michelle do Alvin, Sara and Maybelle proud with this rendition.
This song made my cry like my mother had died, but she's fine, ok and alive and kicking. :)
We had this requested for a very sweet lady that we cared for. When I see the respect and love for a body laid to rest, and a song requested saying exactly just that, well, it just doesn't get any better than that! They are our treasure and the circle does go on, and never broken.
Iris really steals the show here!!
Fab selection of artists in fine vocal , perfect delivery , could listen to it forever .
This version of this great song is the best one for me. Sending love to my Mum Molly in heaven since 2017. She loved Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham who playing in this❤
my god. the harmony. the harmony.
I have now added this performance to my top ten renderings of this classic as I brush the tears from my eyes. Friends, there are so many wonderful recorded performances of "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" that I've enjoyed - cherished - over the span of my many years all of which tells me there are bound to be myriad heart felt versions out there which I will most likely never know. Oh,I cannot even list all those I have heard. The powerful gospel/blues/roots performance delivered up by The Reverend Gary Davis; the version from the album of the same name from The Earl Scruggs Review (ca.1970ish - the version I think is the 'classic' for my generation); from EmmyLou Harris (solo and with friends); the pure essence and clarity of the timeless Carter Family classic... Oh, well -- may as well try and catch the wind as to even feign such an undertaking as to name all those who've done justice to the song. Why, a mere glance to the right of my screen shows a lineup of artists beyond my ability to essay here. I'll end here by saying aloud what I wonder (a lot, and often these days), namely, "who will sing it for me when it's my time to travel that final road?"
@ tim ... My thoughts exactly. This is at the top of my list "For that day"
The last verse is what makes this version the best in my book. Bit it couldn't get there without the begining. I sang this song and my moms funeral when I was 12 years old and it means more then I can even put into words. But this recoding is the one I come to when I want to hear it as it should be.
Just name the groups which haven’t recorded it!
God for you tophatbill. . But I know it wasn’t easy. The angels enjoyed your singing I’m sure. May your mother rest in heavenly peace. ❤
I love this version of this song. Love the band, they are really great. But vocally this is one of the tightest and most incredible performances of all time. Each of these ladies brings their own special vocal talent. Michelle has a beautiful powerful voice with a range she is barely using, Iris has a deep emotional and soulful expressiveness that is nearly indescribable, and Mairead has a soft gorgeous ethereal quality. Bravo! 👏👏👏👏 Bravo! 👏👏👏👏 - 👍
Best performance I’ve heard! Wonderful harmony, great tempo perfect enunciation! Bravo and love! ❤️
Nice all around but when Iris comes in, it's just on a whole other level. Her voice cuts through and her phrasing is so soulful. Some people where just put together to sing. She's one of them.
Also her accent adds a great deal to this version.
Amén!
Yes, but her voice doesn't blend well with others, same problem opera singers have.
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Three women with beautiful faces and beautiful voices.
As an Irishman, How I wish that I been present at that "Session"
This beats most of all I've ever heard- And I've heard a lot!
Love the way Michelle connects with both Iris and Mairead throughout the song, with her softer Irish folk song voice it would be easy for Mairead to feel secondary next to the other stronger voices especially Iris's, but Michelle makes every effort to show her that her contribution is important and valued
Michelle is stunning.
What a fantastic pairing. I love Michelle Wright- she's Canadian.And Iris DeMent is just astounding as always.....
And Don't forget Moread - lead singer of Altan - an Irish folk group who have helped to keep traditional Irish music alive
This is the best version I have heard or hope to hear.
WoW😮❤️🥇‼️
The beautiful voice of dear iris dement .like the sorrow of a kentucky miners widow ...such vocal emotion...best fiddle player good ole scots laddie .
Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh adds an amazing Irish lit element to the vocals. Nice complement with the American singers.
FYI, Michelle Wright is Canadian. Iris DeMent is the only American, the band is Scots Irish.
@@xdanbo1859 I think he is talking about the continent - North America might be more accurate.
@@xdanbo1859 Jay Ungar (fiddle) and Molly Mason (guitar) are American.
Wow , twang That thang , you can't see them but I promise you my toes are dancing in my boots ! wunderbar !
Currently learning this on the dulcimer and this version in particular is very inspiring . Iris has one of the most beautiful voices.
I wish I was sitting and singing with this wonderful group!
me too
Me too. What fun it would be to sit and jam with them.
Know how you find a treasure every now and again on this u-tube thing? well here is one. Love it!!
I have watched this quite a few times and watched other versions. I like this version best; it comes across as a gentle folk Hymn best.
Songwriter, singer, Iris is the best.
Iris Dement is my favorite female singer, Then add Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh and Michelle Wright....WOW. Great Job.
One song is all it took. I plan to buy all her albums.
Excellent! Takes me back to my youth in Appalachia. Simply wonderful.
This is the best version I've ever heard besides my mama
iris dement gives me goose bumps
Holy cow that Scot can play some convincing sounding Cajun style on a piano accordion!
Phil Cunningham
Several family and friends have passed on fairly recently. This brings tears to my eyes.
+George Barr sorry for your losses George. But it will get better over time, trust me. And listening to this kind of music helps a lot
+Ewan Haig Thank you.
My knees buckled when they laid my mommadown.I miss her to this day
Wow can y'all come and play at my 70th ? I would be in heaven already !
BLUESNISIMO . THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER VERSION TO LISTEN AND LISTEN TO . HAPPY DAY HAPPY LIFE
I get goosebumps listening to iris
What a terrific version of this song and especially with such a talented backing group to include Aly Bain [ fiddle] and Phil Cunninghsam [accordian]
nothing but best i've ever herd.
She (Irish DeMent) really adds soul to her singing...special
Love the way Michelle conducts with glances and smiles.
Wow so very beautiful voices and I just love this song beautiful
Real music by real musicians for real people! Wow! What a concept!
Wow...Iris...fantastic.
she brings peace to me
Amazing song..
Iris and Jimmy Dale Gilmore. The two most American voices in history. Angels come to Earth.
What a group of beautiful souls.
Yup a classic gospel bluegrass song.. Mom i miss u
Song makes me miss my mom .... I has been over 10 years since my mom went to heaven
I love this version and these singers!
A marvelous version of this classic and enduring song,
really fine musicianship and superlative vocals throughout!
Growing up, I was practically neighbors with Iris Dement, in northeastern Arkansas, but never heard of her until about three years ago. Love her singing! Listen to her on the True Grit soundtrack from 2010.
I first heard this song in the 1980s sang as "DADDY SANG BASS" by SKEETER DAVIS. It has been touching my heart when I remember my late Mum now with the Lord in the New Jerusalem City
Love this song and also "Let the Mystery Be" and Rob, step inside man, God cares for you just as much as the rest of us - choose where you want to spend your "eternal future". Greetings
from Australia
Masz stuprocentową rację muzyka jest naprawdę fantastyczna, chwyta za serce, wspaniała aranżacja i wykonanie profesjonalne, czysty śpiew. Aż miło się tego słucha. Uwielbiam ten rodzaj muzyki Westernowej.:))
Love Iris voice ❤❤
have just found bluegrass gospel another to add to my "old" favourites, c&w gospel. thank you Lord more to add to my colections
I love this version the best as I am know of
Beautiful, simply beautiful.
What a beatiful performance
So so sweet...the bessst...so charming...its moves me away so sweeeettt...those beatiful ladys ....awesome.
Angelic
So I never heard this song and my mom passed away July 7th at 7 a. M. Of this year so. I’m done exploring music for now. But it’s fuckijg beautiful and the band members too!!!
Born in raised in the City of L.A., but this song as always - wow...
This is a really nice version of this classic song . Nice timing . I have looked at a lot of other versions and I feel they are too fast . I play Country Guitar and appreciate a well done song .
Iris! No analysis, just heart-felt joy of good music..
There seem to be no comments acknowledging never mind praising the contribution of Mairead Ni Mheaonigh who is an amazingly fiddle player and leaad vocalist with the famous Irish traditional group Altan from Donegal. As would be expected Mairead's singing voice is much more mellow with a softer tone that either Michele or Iris.
They are stunning together. Each has such a different timber to their voice that the combination is magical
@@tophatbill77 Good observation, William.
Chills. Every time