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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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! 👏👏👏👏 - 👍
*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. ✝️
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
I should be in bed but I'm not. My mom is nearing her end, though not terminal (she's so tired and fatigued from endless procedures and moving from bed to bed from doctor to nurse to wherever or whatever, and me pressing to find magic cures and intelligent doctors; I have no siblings and she's a widow) and I've never known a more selfless, sweeter soul who has suffered so much. Somehow I hear this clip not really knowing it from the Johnny Cash spin on it. And all of a sudden they are singing about a sweet mother's recent demise and how they don't want her to go. Beautiful, but a bit more than I can handle.
I share your sadness my friend , I lost my mother exactly 1 year ago but I have a different story to tell my mother was terminal , and because of the Idiotic rules imposed by the state she had to endure weeks of total drug induced delerium , by a profession which is bound by the Hippocratic oath to "Do no harm" they extended her life by a few weeks , during which she could nor recognise her own children sat at her bedside, Isnt it about time we let people decide when and where they meet their demise , we dont let animals suffer but do all in our power to keep people alive beyond all hope and prolong the inevitable , something needs changing.
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 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.
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
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Irish pronunciation: [ˈmaɾʲed̪ nʲiː ˈwiːn̪i]) (born 26 July 1959) is an Irish fiddler and the lead vocalist for the Irish traditional band Altan, which she co-founded with her late husband Frankie Kennedy in 1985.[1] Today, Mairéad is recognised as a leading exponent in the Donegal fiddle style, and she is often considered as one of the foremost singers in the Irish language, her native tongue.[2] After 24 years with Altan, Mairéad released her first solo album Imeall, in 2009, and she was part of the Irish supergroup T with the Maggies, who released an album in 2010.[3]
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
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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
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.
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Iris Dement's voice in harmony is about as good as it gets.
I second that emotion.
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! ❤️
I’m in love with Iris’s voice she’s such a one of a kind
UNIQUE
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
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.
Wow. Iris Dement's voice is amazing. Her confidence is, too.
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.
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.
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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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.
I love iris Dement.
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.
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! 👏👏👏👏 - 👍
I love Iris. What a voice.
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.
Holy cow that Scot can play some convincing sounding Cajun style on a piano accordion!
Phil Cunningham
*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.
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL harmony ! Iris’s voice is so unique & fragile , it makes me emotional 🥲
Iris! No analysis, just heart-felt joy of good music..
This is one of the songs at the very heart of country music. God Bless mothers everywhere.❤
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
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.
The twin fiddles and beautiful voices just give me the chills. Amazing!
Sitting on the side of the road, truck broke down, listened to this, there's a better world waiting.
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 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
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.
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 is the best version I have heard or hope to hear.
Fab selection of artists in fine vocal , perfect delivery , could listen to it forever .
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!
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
Iris, Mairead & Michelle do Alvin, Sara and Maybelle proud with this rendition.
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.
Excellent! Takes me back to my youth in Appalachia. Simply wonderful.
I should be in bed but I'm not. My mom is nearing her end, though not terminal (she's so tired and fatigued from endless procedures and moving from bed to bed from doctor to nurse to wherever or whatever, and me pressing to find magic cures and intelligent doctors; I have no siblings and she's a widow) and I've never known a more selfless, sweeter soul who has suffered so much. Somehow I hear this clip not really knowing it from the Johnny Cash spin on it. And all of a sudden they are singing about a sweet mother's recent demise and how they don't want her to go. Beautiful, but a bit more than I can handle.
Be strong sweetheart. You are in my prayers
God bless you and give you strength.
Iam sorry for yor loss I will Pray for you;an your Mother May God Bless you an keep you
I share your sadness my friend , I lost my mother exactly 1 year ago but I have a different story to tell my mother was terminal , and because of the Idiotic rules imposed by the state she had to endure weeks of total drug induced delerium , by a profession which is bound by the Hippocratic oath to "Do no harm" they extended her life by a few weeks , during which she could nor recognise her own children sat at her bedside, Isnt it about time we let people decide when and where they meet their demise , we dont let animals suffer but do all in our power to keep people alive beyond all hope and prolong the inevitable , something needs changing.
1ginner1 You have my support. I agree 100%.
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 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.
Currently learning this on the dulcimer and this version in particular is very inspiring . Iris has one of the most beautiful voices.
i swear that Michelle Wright
Iris DeMent
Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh never age they are Gods gift to us
Soulful and awesome ..Great is our God the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 🙌 🛡⚔✝️😇
my god. the harmony. the harmony.
Wow can y'all come and play at my 70th ? I would be in heaven already !
Real music by real musicians for real people! Wow! What a concept!
A marvelous version of this classic and enduring song,
really fine musicianship and superlative vocals throughout!
Michelle Wright is a beauty with a wonderful voice...
Wow , twang That thang , you can't see them but I promise you my toes are dancing in my boots ! wunderbar !
nothing but best i've ever herd.
I'm listening to this over and over and literally crying... on the subway train!
Iris really steals the show here!!
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.
Best version to date. And i have been looking hard for that perfect versio, for my mothers funeral.
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.
What a terrific version of this song and especially with such a talented backing group to include Aly Bain [ fiddle] and Phil Cunninghsam [accordian]
Iris Dement is my favorite female singer, Then add Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh and Michelle Wright....WOW. Great Job.
What a beatiful performance
What a group of beautiful souls.
Three women with beautiful faces and beautiful voices.
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
she brings peace to me
Wow so very beautiful voices and I just love this song beautiful
I get goosebumps listening to iris
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Irish pronunciation: [ˈmaɾʲed̪ nʲiː ˈwiːn̪i]) (born 26 July 1959) is an Irish fiddler and the lead vocalist for the Irish traditional band Altan, which she co-founded with her late husband Frankie Kennedy in 1985.[1] Today, Mairéad is recognised as a leading exponent in the Donegal fiddle style, and she is often considered as one of the foremost singers in the Irish language, her native tongue.[2] After 24 years with Altan, Mairéad released her first solo album Imeall, in 2009, and she was part of the Irish supergroup T with the Maggies, who released an album in 2010.[3]
+JOHN JOE WALSH Altan are legends
Just beautiful
One of the most beautiful versions of "Will The Circle Be Unbroken", at least for me :) Thank you very much for sharing!
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 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
Beautiful - just beautiful.
What a beautiful song and what a beautiful job they did amazing
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 .
As an Irishman, How I wish that I been present at that "Session"
I love this version and these singers!
Amazing song..
My knees buckled when they laid my mommadown.I miss her to this day
Too beautiful for words.
She (Irish DeMent) really adds soul to her singing...special
just beautiful
just wonderful !!
Song makes me miss my mom .... I has been over 10 years since my mom went to heaven
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.:))
Pure Magic!
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
Absolutely stunning
Beautiful
So much feeling I would say the spirit is with them .
PRAISE GOD !!!
Awesome Praise God 🙏🏽
Magic.
Absolutely Awesome! I'm amazed by the talent.
Awesome,best rendition I’ve ever seen
Just sublime!!
*Beautiful!* 💕⚘💕
Love the whole group , great talent ! ! ! !
Perfection.
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.
I love this version the best as I am know of
iris dement gives me goose bumps
Simply AS GOOD AS IT GETS !!
WOW! What harmony!
Love this rendition - Iris makes it fabulous!!!