"We Walk As One" Heather Rankin f. Jimmy Rankin and Cookie Rankin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- East Coast Music Award Nominee for Fan's Choice Video of the Year.
The second single from Heather Rankin's debut solo album is "We Walk As One." Written by Rankin with David Tyson, it is a tribute to her family and her Cape Breton roots. Fittingly, she is joined on the track by her brother, Jimmy and sister, Cookie.
The footage is of a musical gathering in the family home, the house we grew up in on Back Street, Mabou. The year is around 1973. It is very lonesome watching it, seeing how young and full of life we were, unaware of all the wonderful and challenging times that lay ahead.
In one shot, Jimmy, Cookie, Susan, Nancy and I are singing a Gaelic song. I have no teeth. My father teased that I was going to need a partial.
In another shot, both my parents (Kathleen and Alex J or Buddy) are sitting on the sofa enjoying the music with my brother David and myself sitting between them. Clearly, my father is modelling his Elvis side burns.
There is another shot of my four eldest siblings playing together, John Morris (fiddle) Geraldine (piano), Genevieve (guitar) and David (ukulele).
Raylene and Cookie (smaller of the two) are step dancing.
Later on Raylene is seen looking very pensive, head tilted to the side while listening to the music. She was always the contemplative type, wise beyond her years.
Produced by Playmaker Films, Directed by Scott Simpson (playmakerfilms.com)
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Lyrics: (H. Rankin, D. Tyson)
A humble abode at the end of the road
That's what we called home
We built our dreams from nothing it seems
Working dimes to the bone
Through thick and thin around and back again
We held our own
Cause we walked as one
We may be wandering down different roads
I still believe we walk as one
Chaos and laughter raising the rafters
No room to breathe
It was duly noted we weren't voted
Most likely to succeed
But we made our choice to find our voice
In harmony
And we walked as one
We may be wandering down different roads
I still believe we walk as one
It wasn't all good news as the decades flew
There isn't anything I wouldn't do
To be with the ones who passed away too soon
The pumpkin's carved there's frost on the yard
A first winter's kiss
I feel inclined to go back in time
And reminisce
And chiming in is an old violin playing my heartstrings
And I began to sing
We may be wandering down different roads
I still believe, still believe
We may be wandering down different roads
I still believe
I still believe we walk as one
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RIP John Morris Rankin and Raylene Rankin. And best wishes to Cookie, Heather, and Jimmy. Your music (all of you) has meant so much to me. Thank you.
Bless you, Heather for this song bless you The Rankin Family for all you’ve given
What a beautiful song 💛 a lovely tribute to the amazing family who have given us so much joy in their music 🎶 in Heather's sweet words and voice...pass the tissues ...
I love this song sooooooo much.
There, just saying. Would love to hear new material one day, maybe even just to pay a visit to cape Bretton.
How does Heather Rankin seem to float effortlessly with her songs and performances😮😊
While I was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, my mother was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, so I have Canadian blood in me and I enjoy your music very much.
Love love love all Rankin family ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The Rankin Family was a wonderful gift from Canada to this old Texas boy. Thank you Heather, for your part and for this wonderful song. Those we lose aren't truly lost. They are just waiting for us in a new land. They won't leave without us so we can take our time and travel that road when the time is right.
Wow, those Rankins still can bring tears to my eyes, with there talent! Would soo love to meet that family, very blessed Canadian artists!
I will love your music until the day I die
What a great song . You make this Tennessee transplant miss the harbours of home. God Bless.
My older sister is 44 years old and battling brain cancer and she was diagnosed 1 year ago. My older sister and I grew up very close and this song brings us closer together cause it speaks to and from the heart.
Thank you for the song with such great meaning and it will be a special song for me and my older sister. I don't know how long she has and I am dedicating this song to my older sister.
Kenny
What a beautiful song….fits the present day circumstances involving Ukraine’s fight with Russia! The people are walking as one to keep their independence…..young , old, children and woman together to fight the evil of Putin..and now the countries of the democratic countries walk together to fight this evil! We Walk As One!!
Like them, some of us are missing, but we we always be, five kids forever! Kathy and Martin RIP
Still love that pure Rankin sound and talent. Thank you!
Great video, great song! Love The Rankins since I was a kid…
Love this Thank-you
Beautiful. Thank you! 💜
March 2023 ❤️🙏🏻RIP Raylene 🙏🏻🇨🇦
Wow that's me in the choir back in the day.
BEAUTIFUL VOICE. AND A VERY MUCH TOUCHING SONG. I LOVE RANKIN FAMILY. EXCELLENT CANADIANS SINGERS.
Beautiful song Heather. Kindest regards,Sunshine Coast,BC
Beautiful, soulful tribute to lost loved ones. Love West Mabou beach:)
Heather you have no idea what deep meaning this song has for me 💞 We lost our oldest daughter 3yrs. ago Sept. 24...We Walk As One ,seems to be my close connection with Valerie ...Thank you to you and your family for all your wonderful music now and over the past # of years . A lot of great memories !!
Excellent!
such a wonderful voice..A touching song
Thank you Frank. Much appreciated.
H
Still go back and listen to this wonderful song. Reminds me of my wife and family.
So, I finally found time to give this a listen .... and while it is beautiful, it did bring tears to my eyes too. Thank you for the music - today & always.
Thank you Rick!
H
Such a beautiful song. Love the lyrics!!
Wow…. Thank You…
Our young folks need realize .. it is the most beautiful place on earth with the best voices ever heard! Proud especially knowing it’s filled with pain and happiness
The Rankins keep doing it...hope it never ends...
I hope the children carry on
Dear Heather. Thank you for this absolutely beautiful gift and for all the wonderful songs you have given us through the years. You are a national treasure. With love, Lele and Tom.
I remember this
Heather luv the song , We Walk As One..we lost our oldest daughter last fall to Breast Cancer , too young...50 ,this song touches me deeply.!....Always enjoyed The Rankins have all of early C.D.'s...totally surprised me last night with your live feed ...loved it !! Will be checking the C.B Curiosity Shop for CD this weekend ...Keep singing , you have no idea what you do for people with that voice 😊
Sharon,
So sorry to learn of your profound loss. 50 is too young indeed. Peace to you and your family.
Heather
love it, your getting a ton of smiles from above, little girl from down the road, you are making an old man smile an brought a tear,
Thank you
H
So happy it came out so well, little girl from down the road you made an happy old man today,
thank you,
h
Heather this is so very beautiful !
Love this song and needed to hear it again today .. bless your heart
I go back to it often...
Li´l Heather sure has a GREAT voice ! ( :
Thank you sir
H
This is an amazing video and tune. We love you Heather!!!!
Thanks for following!
H
My mom is from Mabou and the photography is great, but this song stands on its own. I bet this goes to the top in Canada! Thanks again Rankins! Wow, really great! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you,
H
Great song. Keep this music coming . I have really enjoyed your music and the Rankins over the years.
Thanks John
H :)
I have sobbed a number of times listening to this, it says so much about family and what they mean to us, and how even though we be separate now we will find our way to each other again.
So great to see you smiling in this video.. a beautiful song to honor those who have moved on..
Looking forward to more from you Heather.. You are a beautiful person.❤
Heart strings are moved by the lyrics, the videos, and your voice and energy. Thank you :)
Awesome .. loved the song when I first heard it a month ago and now with the official video I'm blown away. Thank you ..
Oh so happy you like it! We love it too!
Thank you
H
@ Heather Rankin I concur this is a beautiful tribute to your family, although i wouldn't have expected anything less from a family as talented as yours! love y'all always
Beautiful Heather,I sure miss them all
Yes, indeed. Too many, gone so soon. And on we go...
Thanks Darlene,
H
Bob is gone 33 years today
I seen Heather in Fergus tonight ,she was amazing.I had a crush on her when she sang on cbc years ago,what a voice!
The Rankins are one amazingly talented family. Love this song and the video as sad as this song is this video brings me back some amazing memories. Worked up on Mabou ridge back in 1993 building a barn for a dairy farm. Spent all my breaks listening to my Rankin family, Rita McNeil and Men of the deeps cassettes. Thanks again for this song and video. I would love to live in Mabou when I retire
the voice oh my perfection love this family ♥️
Beautiful song,and such a wonderful singer.
Voice like an angel. Wonderful group love you guys. Bless you all xoxo
Beautiful song, brings me back to my childhood in Cape Breton and my large, loving family. We too, walk as one still. Thanks for that. ❤️
thanks Cathy
H
So happy the Rankins have continued to sing and bring music to the masses after the loss of several family members. Hope some of the young are picking up the reins to continue to bring the Rankin talent to the new listeners.
Beautiful voice.....it is so great to hear her again.
Thank you,
H
Have love your music since I saw you all at Virginia Beach Virginia way back in the 90's and then at Merle Fest. I still remember the show in VB you guys stole the show! and we applauded over and over for more! The best show I have ever seen since.
babe.. bravo.. xoxoxo
Heather this song brings me so many memories of my dear sister in Alberta
TY Ron Nielsen
This is quite a nice video. Like the old footage of them when they were younger. Loved seeing John Morris and Raylene. I cried when I heard that Raylene passed away
Still one of the greatest voices I've ever had the privilege to be hearing...and still downright adorable, too... ;-)
I know exactly where that was filmed, although I’m a Torontonian born and bred, I’m an east coaster at heart, my mom being from Antigonish NS, and the rest of my family scattered all throughout the Maritimes, it’s in my blood, it’s in my very soul, and gets my heart to beating to the sound of Canada, from my Irish ancestry.
I love this, me and the cast of a drag show are doing a live tribute to you're family. we ❤ you
You Go, Girls!! :)
Heather keep up the good work the Rankin voices are so awesome and beautiful my wife and I always been fan of you guys we like to go to cape Breton some day and meet you guys in person that would be awesome keep up the good work we love you re music.
Another great from our talented island. It always makes my heart swell to hear your music. Thank you for your creations!!
Thank you for following
H
Loving this!!...Always been a fan of The Rankins, and have always had a crush on Heather:).. Absolutely loving this song..havent stopped listening.
Hello Heather My Love
I absolutely love this song - thank you for this
So nice to see and hear this. Lovely tune, great musicians. Thanks so much.
reminds me of my loved ones and tear up everytime i sing with you! xoxo
Thanks D,
H
Awesome Heather! Your voice is so beautiful...please keep on singing...this song of yours is my favourite now! God Bless you for keeping The Rankin Family Music still strong and popular! Sure hope I get to see you sing live, before I leave this earth.
GURRRRRL! This is my 2020 song. Thank you very kindly. Good song to sing to the baby I watch,she'll think I'm mocking her cuz she can't walk yet. haha. but, yeah..nice melody to sing .
So beautiful Heather. I love!
You've got some great stuff! I wish you had more material like this on Spotify.
What a beautiful song what a fitting tribute to you and your lovely family, I remember when I first heard you guys I was still living in Ontario, i still love hearing your music today. as you no doubt can tell by the last name that my roots on my dad's side are from SW nova!
Oh Heather, this is beautiful. What a lovely tribute. I grew up listening to your families music, Endless Seasons being the one album I recall mother playing all the time. Whenever I'm down, I put on the Rankins and think of Cape Breton, it truly is the loveliest place on earth. Hope you are well, and keep singing !
Noting the handsome fiddle player - along with all the other great talent on this video. Beautiful song and amazing talent!
Absolutely beautiful. I get misty just thinking about it.
Korey Millar lovely song Heather!
A beautiful song! I saw you and other musicians sing at the Celtic Colours Music Festival opening ceremony in Sydney, Cape Breton this year 2017, and I totally loved it! I totally love the throat singing too! The girls did a fantastic job blending Inuit singing with the Celtic music!
Love that Cape Breton scenery.....Mom went to school in Mabou...lovvvvve the song so fitting to your family and many others!!
Thank you Marcella,
H
Love this song Heather...beautiful voice and great video!
beautifull song....well done! I always enjoyed the Rankin Family when you played in Ottawa. With past tradegies, it shows you quickly connect with your fans. Good luck Heather!
Love it! Such a great voice! Hope to hear more of your music! Always loved your family's music too.
Congratulations on a beautiful song
Thank you Pat,
H
beautiful words, beautifully sung, great video!
Thank you,
H
Excellent! :)
Thanks Damien,
H
Great song Heather! Thanks for posting! Are you planning on coming to Toronto, Ontario to sing in the future?
Heather, can you give us the lyrics to this song please! It is beautiful!
WE WALK AS ONE
(H. Rankin/D.Tyson)
A humble abode at the end of the road
That’s what we called home
We built our dreams from nothing it seems
Working dimes to the bone
Through thick and thin around and back again
We held our own
Cause we walked as one
We may be wandering down different roads
I still believe we walk as one
Chaos and laughter raising the rafters
No room to breathe
It was duly noted we weren’t voted
Most likely to succeed
But we made our choice to find our voice
In harmony
And we walked as one
We may be wandering down different roads
I still believe we walk as one
It wasn’t all good news as the decades flew
There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do
To be with the ones who passed away too soon
The pumpkin’s carved there’s frost on the yard
A first winter’s kiss
I feel inclined to go back in time
And reminisce
And chiming in is an old violin playing my heartstrings
And I began to sing
We may be wandering down different roads
I still believe, still believe
We may be wandering down different roads
I still believe
I still believe we walk as one
I'm a little slow responding but here you go! Thanks for following.
Heather
Is it possible to purchase this song in the United States? I absolutely love this song!!! I would love to purchase the video as well if possible.
Hello Heather! Where can we contact you and through who to get you on our show?
I wonder if I am related!? :D
Could be....
H