This is chilling. The fact that he sings this without any instruments just shows how much talent he has. He will be missed but now he is singing for the Lord.
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Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus. Romans 6:23 John 3:16❤😊❤
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Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus. Romans 6:23 John 3:16❤😊❤
Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus. Romans 6:23 John 3:16❤❤😊
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The south lost again...we will always miss you Mr Stanley...one of the finest,purist southern gentleman,thank you for giving every southerner the best of you!!
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Ralph performs this song masterfully. No one else in my opinion will ever do it as well. He embodies the very essence of a dying man...so absolutely remarkable that he can make us feel it in our bones. He gives me chills.
@Xaphan Vassago okay, you seem like you don't understand how folk music works. Songs like this have no 'owner', they're written and passed down and onto other people, that's what folk music is, each artist has their own arrangement of each song, most of which have no actual owner anyway because they're so old that nobody knows who wrote them. For example, pretty Polly isn't Dock Boggs song, as the earliest broadside versions of the song were located in Gosport, England in 1765. Edit: second example, man of constant sorrow was originally by Dick Burnett, but the original recording was lost. The first released recorded was Ralph Stanley and (fun fact) Dock Boggs was playing the banjo on that record. But in an interview before his death Burnett said he actually wasn't sure if he wrote it or it was taught to him.
Except for people like Alan Jackson, George Strait, Randy Travis, Clint Black, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill and Marty Stuart and let us not forget Ricky Skaggs.
Jonathan Esker You are as important as apostles, but in a spiritual way apostles and prophets are more important, because they spread and share the gospel of Jesus Christ so we can go and live with our heavenly father again someday.
+CashPresley32 Only one person in your list was born after the 50s- I kind of assumed that's what Mark meant by it not being carried on. Not many people from today's generation are continuing this style of singing.
Dr. Ralph, I am very sad to hear that you passed away. I have been a fan for over 50 years. I got to meet you at your 80th Birthday party at the Sheraton and it was an honor. Thank you for all the wonderful music over the years. There will never be another Ralph Stanley. I know bluegrass is a little better in Heaven now. You have rejoined Carter, Bill, Doc and Earl. R.I.P. Ralph and may God bless you.
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can you imagine today's singers/musicians being able to deliver such a performance all by their own? with no instruments, no sound editing, no voice editing.
Love Ralph Stanley!! ....He never needed music...RIP Mr Stanley, Every southern soul hears your southern voice in their heart!!! ....A true southern gentleman,gone but never forgotten.❤❤❤
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Had the great privilege to see him perform this at an outdoor venue, silhouette against a backlit white curtain backdrop, as lightning streaked the sky behind him and thunder rolled low. The hair on my arms and neck stood on end. Was truly a moment of awe and beauty. Hope I never forget it
actually it was brought to Appalachia by scoch-Irish immagrants the song dates back to the 1600s but it survives today because of apalachian gospel music.
This man...with his voice only and no instruments- he's absolutely amazing. We're truly blessed just to hear his voice and songs. The video shows the audience a couple of times and there was complete silence, like everyone was holding their breathe. How often have you ever seen that kind of respect for a genuine artist?
@Robert Moray I only live about 40 miles from where Ralph was raised & now his final resting place. I'm in the beautiful Clinch Mountains in north east Tennessee.
This is the heartbeat of America and along with Jazz is a pure American art form with a culture that is far deeper than the music. I am beyond grateful for musicians like Billy Strings who are letting others into this amazing culture
@@notimportant9328 hey brother if you believe that gods not real that's your belief but existence proves otherwise I love you! And I hope one day you wake up!! For the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them that do not believe! The god spoken of in this passage is satan! The God of all is the God of Abraham, Isaac and jacob!!!
A legend before there were legends,a star before there were stars,a true southern gentleman,singing from his southern heart....in remembrance.....a gracious southern bow to the epitome of a southern gentleman and "The Voice of The South".
i got to hear this before it was used on the man of constant sorrow, he sang it at a country church and my mom said he showed up sometimes,this song chilled me to the core
...having been raised on gospel, jazz, and the blues, I knew nothing about country or bluegrass music; as a writer for my college newspaper I got to meet both Mr Merle Haggard and Dr Ralph Stanley. God never made two finer gentlemen, and they could sing the blues as good as they wanted to...
My son and I had the great honor of sharing a dinner with this wonderful, so down to earth man once upon a time. He has been and will be a musical staple in our households. Rest easy good Dr.
This is one of my funeral songs. During my wake, I have a list of songs, from multiple genres, that will be played. I have listened to many covers of this song, but this is the best.
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My dad loved Ralph Stanley and many times would play this song on his guitar and sing he passed in July and this is the first time I have thought about this song and it just popped in my head it was like he knew today is hard for me but his memories keep me warm and make me feel his love❤
All thru our childhood we heard about “Cousin Ralph”, but I never really realized what that meant. He even favors my dad in looks.My father sang the same music, my mother was from the Cayman Islands. We were exposed to a wide range of music and I am grateful!
I will never forget when I met you Brother Stanley. it was in Maggie Valley, NC, u did a concert in the park, it was wonderful. at least I got to hear you sing and the boys play. Brother Ray Fairchild is another Classic in Blue Grass Music. Salaam Alaikum !
Such incredible talent! Just his chilling rendition, no instruments, no backups, what a performance. Bluegrass, Appalachian, or whatever you want to call it, just raw talent ❤️🙏
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This man had a heck of a voice!! I 1st heard him sing when I watched the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? with George Clooney. I instantly added this song to my list of Vocal Masterpieces. Beautiful voice & lovely lyrics
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+Stanley Fee My family is from around that area, Hazard to be exact, my old man and his parents/siblings moved down here to Texas in the 70's, but just like everyone else, I've got a TON of family in that area still lol
There is no reason to. Eastern Kentucky is beautiful and full of friendly people. I live in Boyd county Kentucky. The only problem is the heroin epidemic.
I have no idea or clue if this legend is still around. If not God bless your soul for this gift. If you are still here I take my hat off to you my man. From England the best voice I've ever heard and also I wish you a fulfilled life
Oh, Mr. Ralph Stanley, I first heard of You on My first Deployment in 2004...I played this track in my barracks at least once a day (HEADPHONES). THANK YOU for helping me understand and, ultimately, get through OIF and come back home safely, Sir. Your Generation LITERALLY did OPEN the Gates of Heaven and Hell (with the A-bombs, aviation, submariner, Astro-tech, et cetera...) I know this haunted you and many others from your time. God Bless Your Young Soul. Our Old Souls are merely trying to catch up to your amazing example. Delight in knowing that we are still here! No BLAME should befall all of y'all. Just a situation of the times and a government fighting another government... Y'all were the VERY BEST educators and instructors we ever could have had. We are SORELY lacking for that and more, currently. Send us down some good Blessed Reincarnate Souls this next cycle, please and thank 'ya. See ya' when I get there, Mr. Stanley!! ;)
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My good God. I have never felt such things from just someone singing. Thank you thank you thank you! Brings me right back to the Appalachian mountainside that reared me!
One elderly man in a suit, no backing, no dancing and you can hear a pin drop. Amazing talent.
Amen
Sir yes Sir.
Preach 🙏👏
Beautiful ❤️.
@@alisabethbuck7261 Ma'am yes Ma'am ❤️
For me it’s like hearing the pure essence of America❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤
So true🤗👍🙏
Well I'm from England so please stop being so discriminating. Thankyou
@@ashleybrook3715
Ya your lot are the ones that tried to kill off natives... everywhere.
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"No wealth, no land, no silver or gold, nothing satisfies me but your soul"
Something about that line stands out to me.
What profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul.
Damn ...chills reading that ...like that would be a cool tattoo
@@rayfran06 Yessssss i should get that
Somehow I think many others alive these days should find these words equally interesting.
In death we are all equal
This is chilling. The fact that he sings this without any instruments just shows how much talent he has. He will be missed but now he is singing for the Lord.
Amen his time was coming soon enough
this song never had instruments lol
Amen🙏
Amen
He was already singing to the Lord prior to his passing.......
RIP. His voice is a national treasure which will live on.
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God rest his soul.
Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus.
Romans 6:23
John 3:16❤😊❤
National as long as the rest of the country starts respecting Appalachia!
It's amazing to have a live audience that would remain that quiet throughout the whole song.
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It's called respect
they are too busy picking their jaws up off the ground lmao
Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus.
Romans 6:23
John 3:16❤😊❤
@@christianweatherbroadcasting when we're both in hell, I'll ask how it's goin.
the worn, experienced, and wise voice of our elder is what gives soul and depth to this song, no instruments needed
Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus.
Romans 6:23
John 3:16❤❤😊
Can you even begin to imagine how difficult it is to sing in front an audience this size and do it acapella? What an outstanding performance.
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My mother passed away last night. This hits me, thank you for this
Hello how are you doing..?
@@drakehonest2 been better honestly, but all things considered I'm holding up. Thanks for checking on me.
@@rustyjones7908 Nice meeting you here where are you originally from..?
May she rest in peace
God rest her soul
The south lost again...we will always miss you Mr Stanley...one of the finest,purist southern gentleman,thank you for giving every southerner the best of you!!
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Ralph performs this song masterfully. No one else in my opinion will ever do it as well. He embodies the very essence of a dying man...so absolutely remarkable that he can make us feel it in our bones. He gives me chills.
Amen.
@Xaphan Vassago Nobody said it was his song zippy, just that he did it masterfully. Out of curiosity who do you THINK did the original?
@Xaphan Vassago okay, you seem like you don't understand how folk music works. Songs like this have no 'owner', they're written and passed down and onto other people, that's what folk music is, each artist has their own arrangement of each song, most of which have no actual owner anyway because they're so old that nobody knows who wrote them. For example, pretty Polly isn't Dock Boggs song, as the earliest broadside versions of the song were located in Gosport, England in 1765.
Edit: second example, man of constant sorrow was originally by Dick Burnett, but the original recording was lost. The first released recorded was Ralph Stanley and (fun fact) Dock Boggs was playing the banjo on that record. But in an interview before his death Burnett said he actually wasn't sure if he wrote it or it was taught to him.
I agree. Jen Titus did a solid job on it. It's not Ralph but it was well done and so appropriate in Supernatural for Deaths intro
Ralph is legendary. That being said Ben Fuller does an amazing job with this song. Check it out.
RIP master of a genre....
this song is so sad now.
Man of constant sorrow too.
He is not dead as long as he continues to inspire us.
He'll live forever in our speaker cables
This is the coolest comment ever.
Don't take acid and listen to this song
black gospel music
So sad to see this singing tradition is not being carried on.
Except for people like Alan Jackson, George Strait, Randy Travis, Clint Black, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill and Marty Stuart and let us not forget Ricky Skaggs.
Mark Harman I am more important than any Apostle...my do I read this Mark?
Jonathan Esker You are as important as apostles, but in a spiritual way apostles and prophets are more important, because they spread and share the gospel of Jesus Christ so we can go and live with our heavenly father again someday.
Thanks for cheering me up. This Jo-jo calls Him, "Hosanna" directly
+CashPresley32 Only one person in your list was born after the 50s- I kind of assumed that's what Mark meant by it not being carried on. Not many people from today's generation are continuing this style of singing.
Anyone in 2024?
Yep, why does this song seem more relatable today than it did before?
Time is creeping up on us...
11-4-2024 fitting song for the time. Thanks to Robert Plant for turning me on to Ralph Stanley.
Today, and every day after.
11/11/24 Austin, AR
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Dr. Ralph, I am very sad to hear that you passed away. I have been a fan for over 50 years. I got to meet you at your 80th Birthday party at the Sheraton and it was an honor. Thank you for all the wonderful music over the years. There will never be another Ralph Stanley. I know bluegrass is a little better in Heaven now. You have rejoined Carter, Bill, Doc and Earl. R.I.P. Ralph and may God bless you.
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Everyone of us will sing this song someday. Chilling but an absolute treasure. RIP Mr. Stanley
Chris Snyder Amen
I Sing it everyday, for myself, those around me and those no longer here.
This is the theme for 2020
*Dr. Stanley. :) This performance is a national treasure for sure.
We all will face that one day
Ralph is the only one who can do this song without ANY hesitation
Pray for longevity in your life
There will never be another Ralph Stanley--a true legend of American music.
can you imagine today's singers/musicians being able to deliver such a performance all by their own? with no instruments, no sound editing, no voice editing.
Ralph Stanley - Died: June 23, 2016, Coeburn, Virginia, United States, R.I.P
Working at clinch river power plant made me think of him , so close to his birth place
PR1NCE DARKNESS Right on.
the reaper came
Sry I love too hear him sing
Born in Norton and live first 20 yrs in Appalachia, Va.
Not a single person can sing like this man...truly amazing...I love it.
You my friend are absolutely correct. Nothing can top that chilling voice.
Love Ralph Stanley!! ....He never needed music...RIP Mr Stanley, Every southern soul hears your southern voice in their heart!!! ....A true southern gentleman,gone but never forgotten.❤❤❤
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I was blown away by this song when I heard it on O Brother... I'm a hip hop guy but this is soulful poetry that you cant help but to appreciate.
Had the great privilege to see him perform this at an outdoor venue, silhouette against a backlit white curtain backdrop, as lightning streaked the sky behind him and thunder rolled low. The hair on my arms and neck stood on end. Was truly a moment of awe and beauty. Hope I never forget it
Im crying. I have heard this song a few time but i dont speak spanish. That was the most beautiful poetry about love i have ever read.
This is an Appalachian song understood.......The movie came a long time afterward.........
actually it was brought to Appalachia by scoch-Irish immagrants the song dates back to the 1600s but it survives today because of apalachian gospel music.
@@jerryhampton5755 As far as can be told it was written by Lloyd Chandler, most likely inspired by older songs
Sung with conviction, character and sincerity - knocked me speechless and chocked me up. Respect my good man.
I could listen to this man sing for the rest of my days. it makes me feel like I am sitting on my porch back home in the Kentucky hollers
This man...with his voice only and no instruments- he's absolutely amazing. We're truly blessed just to hear his voice and songs. The video shows the audience a couple of times and there was complete silence, like everyone was holding their breathe. How often have you ever seen that kind of respect for a genuine artist?
Got to meet him & see him perform live 6 or 7 times & his voice was his Instrument. It sounded like a Heavenly Choir.
@Robert Moray I only live about 40 miles from where Ralph was raised & now his final resting place. I'm in the beautiful Clinch Mountains in north east Tennessee.
2023 here. I wish that we had more like him now...
I love his voice.
Rest in peace, Dr. Stanley.
Awesome, never heard anyone else sing like he did.
RIP Ralph, we all loved your singing.
Chilling song...true feelings that come up when your time is close at hand. May God have mercy on us all !
This is the heartbeat of America and along with Jazz is a pure American art form with a culture that is far deeper than the music. I am beyond grateful for musicians like Billy Strings who are letting others into this amazing culture
Death does not discriminate all must face him alone.
Enoch and Elijah; death hates them!
Only if you don't have your savior, Jesus with you! Death cant touch him! And so in turn hates him and them who believe!
@@dougjohns8066 gods not real
@@notimportant9328 hey brother if you believe that gods not real that's your belief but existence proves otherwise I love you! And I hope one day you wake up!! For the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them that do not believe! The god spoken of in this passage is satan! The God of all is the God of Abraham, Isaac and jacob!!!
@@notimportant9328 God is very real. If you would take the hate out of your heart, then you might open your eyes to true love
A legend before there were legends,a star before there were stars,a true southern gentleman,singing from his southern heart....in remembrance.....a gracious southern bow to the epitome of a southern gentleman and "The Voice of The South".
i got to hear this before it was used on the man of constant sorrow, he sang it at a country church and my mom said he showed up sometimes,this song chilled me to the core
...having been raised on gospel, jazz, and the blues, I knew nothing about country or bluegrass music; as a writer for my college newspaper I got to meet both Mr Merle Haggard
and Dr Ralph Stanley. God never made two finer gentlemen, and they could sing the blues
as good as they wanted to...
This is haunting, what a voice
It's almost amazing how such a simple song can have so much power and send chills down your spine.
Thank you for sharing mountain music with the world! RIP Ralph.
My son and I had the great honor of sharing a dinner with this wonderful, so down to earth man once upon a time. He has been and will be a musical staple in our households. Rest easy good Dr.
Thank you for southern gospel songs again thank you amen
Dr. Stanley, Thank you for your music, I'll listen for the rest of my life.
Even Death likes this.
Haha. Yes sir it dose, it dose
@@aaronwalters3626 *does* for god sake. punctuation in today society. Love your comment though.
@@rez6517 "today's" society*
This is one of my funeral songs. During my wake, I have a list of songs, from multiple genres, that will be played.
I have listened to many covers of this song, but this is the best.
Same here my friend, have u heard ride on, by bon Scott. It doesn't have the religious feel but it is an absolute classic🤘🤘🤘🇦🇺😉😉
I dont think I can get over this mans voice !
Absolutely beautiful .
It's Ralph Stanley,
Been listening to Ralph and the Stanley Brothers all my life. I am 55 just gets better I love it
Now this is the real thing... amazingly brilliant... a person either has it or they don't... Mr. Stanley truly has it.... Stunningly real.
This very song has taught me never to fear death. It’s a part of life. I used to fear it, but now embrace it, and am a better man for it.
This song is really freaking me out right now. Shivers down the spine.
RIP Dr. Stanley. Met you in 2012 at your last Cincinnati performance. First time I saw you was at Bean Blossom, 1971. The best....
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I am so blessed to have seen him perform this song live in a relatively small venue… it was so Beautiful, just as this.❤
My dad loved Ralph Stanley and many times would play this song on his guitar and sing he passed in July and this is the first time I have thought about this song and it just popped in my head it was like he knew today is hard for me but his memories keep me warm and make me feel his love❤
The very definition of an artist, I believe no one could have performed like he did, my respects...
What a voice this man had!
In the Shenandoah Valley men still sing acapella at funerals.
Makes sure God can hear (only) our words.
Gonna find somebody to sing this song at mine.
All thru our childhood we heard about “Cousin Ralph”, but I never really realized what that meant. He even favors my dad in looks.My father sang the same music, my mother was from the Cayman Islands. We were exposed to a wide range of music and I am grateful!
I will never forget when I met you Brother Stanley. it was in Maggie Valley, NC, u did a concert in the park, it was wonderful. at least I got to hear you sing and the boys play. Brother Ray Fairchild is another Classic in Blue Grass Music. Salaam Alaikum !
Bruce Springsteen was the DJ on E Street Radio yesterday, and he played this song. Especially moving in light of COVID-19.
Rest Easy sir
Nothing more chilling than this mans voice
Also nothing better
The Appalachian mountain's brought me here.
***** double Amen
+Two4fifteen Amen
+Two4fifteen I know right some people have actually seen the people that sing like this in person. You rarely see it anymore.
My grandparents lived their whole lives in those mountains and they're a sacred place to me.
Two4fifteen understandable the mountains of Appalachia brought me here too
Can you really ever give this man and his life what he's done for country music and Bluegrass enough praise
My mother told me our people carried this tradition and these songs. My voice works this way, too. I am grateful to know this much.
"Dees boys is missegenated!! hell they aint even old timey!"
😂😂😂😂
Is you is, or is you ain't my constituency!?
Theys intagrated!
I'm a Dapper Dan Man
Lol I don't want fop goddammit I'm a dapper dan man...
No one is like you, and will never be, we miss you SIR............
I'd make this a house alarm when someone breaks in your house. The look on there face when you walk down the dark hallway with your pistol.
wear a creepy mask also
Jon Wayne that's awesome lol!
I almost wanna break in at your house... just to feel that chill :-D hahaha
Jon Wayne hell yes
Damn, that's brilliant.
Always loved Ralph, he’s got a voice that’s so southern and rich it’s blissful. Sure miss the good old music we was blessed with. R.I.P brother
Such incredible talent! Just his chilling rendition, no instruments, no backups, what a performance. Bluegrass, Appalachian, or whatever you want to call it, just raw talent ❤️🙏
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song! How are you
Wonderful voice. Rest in peace, sir. I know you are with God, now.
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Listening to this song today has such a different emotional impact. Chills run down my neck.
I can't believe he's dead. I loved O Brother Where Art Thou? and that's how I found his music. RIP.
One of my favorite movies
This man had a heck of a voice!! I 1st heard him sing when I watched the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? with George Clooney. I instantly added this song to my list of Vocal Masterpieces. Beautiful voice & lovely lyrics
Uncle Ralph💓..... Ralph & Carter belong in the Country Music Hall of Fame...... Thanks for sharing.❤️
RIP Dr. Stanley. You were a true American treasure and you will be missed.
I heard him sing this in Charlottesville VA in around 2009-10. Was really a privilege
chills all over. God bless Dr. Stanley soul.
Mr. Stanley is what I would call a master of song, stunningly brilliant... you either have the gift or you don't... Mr. Stanley defines virtuoso
I grew up in the mountain of southeastern KY and this is good old Regular Baptist singing that I heard every Sunday.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Ralph Stanley. You will forever be missed. :'(
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Proud to call this man my great-uncle
Ive lived in harlan ky my whole life .Grew up on this music .Life here is hard but i wouldnt wouldnt live anywhere else
+Stanley Fee My family is from around that area, Hazard to be exact, my old man and his parents/siblings moved down here to Texas in the 70's, but just like everyone else, I've got a TON of family in that area still lol
*****
There is no reason to. Eastern Kentucky is beautiful and full of friendly people. I live in Boyd county Kentucky. The only problem is the heroin epidemic.
I have no idea or clue if this legend is still around. If not God bless your soul for this gift. If you are still here I take my hat off to you my man. From England the best voice I've ever heard and also I wish you a fulfilled life
Oh, Mr. Ralph Stanley, I first heard of You on My first Deployment in 2004...I played this track in my barracks at least once a day (HEADPHONES). THANK YOU for helping me understand and, ultimately, get through OIF and come back home safely, Sir.
Your Generation LITERALLY did OPEN the Gates of Heaven and Hell (with the A-bombs, aviation, submariner, Astro-tech, et cetera...) I know this haunted you and many others from your time. God Bless Your Young Soul. Our Old Souls are merely trying to catch up to your amazing example. Delight in knowing that we are still here!
No BLAME should befall all of y'all. Just a situation of the times and a government fighting another government... Y'all were the VERY BEST educators and instructors we ever could have had. We are SORELY lacking for that and more, currently. Send us down some good Blessed Reincarnate Souls this next cycle, please and thank 'ya. See ya' when I get there, Mr. Stanley!! ;)
The Man went out showing admiration and respect for death, despite fighting a losing war with cancer. A true musical legend if there was one.
You have to think, based on the history of this song, this must be how it was originally performed over a century ago. So beautiful.
He'll never be topped. He's my favorite of all time.
I absolutely love this song. It's dialogue that we all have. Life is beautiful. Enjoy. Live. Love. Laugh. Silence is for when we are gone.
One of my favorite songs ever.
I am beyond words in how this touches my soul. RIP
This guy can really sing good! I love his voice!
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Death said "No, it's your time to go." RIP, good Sir.
God blesses my soul with this music. A legendary performer and truly a Godly man.
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Sh-t, I thought this was a suicide Hot Line. Kidding, I Love this man. his voice was something else. God Bless Him.
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This song used to terrify me as a child, now I love it
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gives me chills, what a wonderful voice! RIP in heaven.
I wish death had spared him. Thank you for the music, Dr Stanley.
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My good God. I have never felt such things from just someone singing. Thank you thank you thank you! Brings me right back to the Appalachian mountainside that reared me!
fantastic. said a guy from germany. keep on doing this kind of music folks!