On my side of the pond the robin has always been associated with death. in Irish lore if one comes into your house its a sign of a death to come. In English poetry its said to cover your eyes with moss and leaves if you die alone in the woods with noone to tend to your burial . "Covering with moss the dead’s unclosed eye, The little redbreast teacheth charitie." And "The redbreast oft at evening’s hours Shall kindly lend his little aid, With hoary moss and gathered flowers, To deck the ground where thou art laid. " and "No burial this pretty pair From any man receives, Till robin redbreast, piously, Did cover them with leaves. "
@@buzzcagney8096 beautiful, thanks for sharing.. my father is dying of dementia, and the day is drawing near... I find comfort each morning, listening to the robin, singing it’s beautiful tune each morning outside dads window... God bless
My dad loves Ralph Stanley and he still does to this day, back when I was 3? i believe, dad was pushing me on the swing and he would play a robin built a nest on daddy's grave, wildwood flower, and one drop of water. Ahh the good old toddler days I'm 10 now. But I still love Ralph Stanley and rest in peace Ralph. Praise the Lord.
John (mandolin)is so unassuming, but put anything in his hands with a set of strings and he can bring the house down. I remember while working in the school system when as a student John would often bring an instrument to school, and even then he was brilliant. For John Rigsby to not have been a successful musician would've been a crime against humanity. Hes also a great guy.
Long time Ralph Stanley fan, but this version of this song epitomizes "the Stanley sound". Precise banjo and madolin, great harmony, and that regular bluegrass beat.
+Lee Eshelman Steve on that banjo is one of a kind. Love the Stanley style banjo more than Scruggs. Would have like to her Ralph play this on the banjo back when he did. That would be something!
The year my grandfather passed away a beautiful red wild rose grew out of a stump he had cut out of a old oak.the thing was my grandmother was bed ridden so he made sure she could see it from her window when granny passed away so did the wild rose.
My dad passed in November he loved bluegrass life and everything and everyone had home services for long time he preached till his end . God bless you all
I had 5 brothers that played like that I was raised with music like that would not take nothing for it it touched my heart when I found it on my phone I praise the lord for finding it
Mr. Stanley has a captivating voice. I always wondered what he looked like, ever since "O Brother, where Art Thou? A wonderful gospel singer and group.
I pray that Ralph is reunited with his daddy, his brother Carter Stanley and that they're making music together again. His sound sure is being missed here though!
Yankee born from Kentucky parents, I have southern blood runnin through my veins. This music is deep in my spirit.
Love it when this song rolls around on enLighten - Sirius XM. Everybody has to get quiet when this song plays.
My daddy loved listening to Ralph Stanley. He passed away in 2002 & there was a robin that made a nest on his headstone 2 years in a row. So profound.
On my side of the pond the robin has always been associated with death. in Irish lore if one comes into your house its a sign of a death to come. In English poetry its said to cover your eyes with moss and leaves if you die alone in the woods with noone to tend to your burial .
"Covering with moss the dead’s unclosed eye,
The little redbreast teacheth charitie."
And
"The redbreast oft at evening’s hours
Shall kindly lend his little aid,
With hoary moss and gathered flowers,
To deck the ground where thou art laid. "
and
"No burial this pretty pair
From any man receives,
Till robin redbreast, piously,
Did cover them with leaves. "
@@buzzcagney8096 beautiful, thanks for sharing.. my father is dying of dementia, and the day is drawing near... I find comfort each morning, listening to the robin, singing it’s beautiful tune each morning outside dads window... God bless
Ralph was still living when you wrote this in 2014 because he died in 2016, but everything else is spot on.
Amen
@@RedRoosterParty He was talking about his father dying in 2002, not Ralph.
Love seeing Doyle in the audience! Lots of bluegrass royalty in that room.
My dad loves Ralph Stanley and he still does to this day, back when I was 3? i believe, dad was pushing me on the swing and he would play a robin built a nest on daddy's grave, wildwood flower, and one drop of water. Ahh the good old toddler days I'm 10 now. But I still love Ralph Stanley and rest in peace Ralph. Praise the Lord.
John (mandolin)is so unassuming, but put anything in his hands with a set of strings and he can bring the house down.
I remember while working in the school system when as a student John would often bring an instrument to school, and even then he was brilliant. For John Rigsby to not have been a successful musician would've been a crime against humanity.
Hes also a great guy.
Long time Ralph Stanley fan, but this version of this song epitomizes "the Stanley sound". Precise banjo and madolin, great harmony, and that regular bluegrass beat.
+Lee Eshelman Steve on that banjo is one of a kind. Love the Stanley style banjo more than Scruggs. Would have like to her Ralph play this on the banjo back when he did. That would be something!
This will be lost soon... thank god I was raised by my great grandparents... I’d never know what I’d be missing
We sure do miss him,
Wow, beautiful harmony. All glory to God. 🙏❤
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Man if this one doesn't tug at your heart strings then those heart strings ain't attached to anything.
Rest in peace Ralph.We will never, ever have a true, blue voice like yours again.Rest in peace, god take care of, allow to sing with angels....
Amen.
Respect for him and for you!
The year my grandfather passed away a beautiful red wild rose grew out of a stump he had cut out of a old oak.the thing was my grandmother was bed ridden so he made sure she could see it from her window when granny passed away so did the wild rose.
No more hypocrisy and I myself as a young woman would be forever grateful.
I really like Ralph Stanley.He is one of the great ones. Great!!!!!!!!
My dad passed in November he loved bluegrass life and everything and everyone had home services for long time he preached till his end . God bless you all
I had 5 brothers that played like that I was raised with music like that would not take nothing for it it touched my heart when I found it on my phone I praise the lord for finding it
THIS is the song that made me love Appalachian music.
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Legend!!!!
That'll bring a tear to a glass eye
This is my kind of singing
James Price on fiddle and Steve Sparkman on banjo. I think Price nails the mountain music style.
A west by god virginian
Mr. Stanley has a captivating voice. I always wondered what he looked like, ever since "O Brother, where Art Thou?
A wonderful gospel singer and group.
Gotta love the arch top with Ralph's voice
❤❤❤❤❤my king
A living legend. Just tremendous!
I had never heard this song before. I really like it.
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You’re always home wherever you are when you listen to Ralph Stanley’s music
God bless Ralph Stanley not a day foes by without me listening to him sing about that glory land that's not far away
Amen 🙏🏻
Rest i peace Ralph Stanley. Have loved this song for many years! ...I reaaly like it😊
Beautiful song, that will always, stand the test o time... Rest in peace, Dr Ralph Stanley
I've listened to Bluegrass for many years. I'm convinced there's a never-ending treasure trove of astounding songs to be found.
i love to listen to ralph stanley and i got to see him at poppy mountain bluegrass festival in 2012 just awesome
the greatest of all time'
No matter how far I moved away from Clinch Valley VA in Tazewell county. I listen to Ralph Stanley he brings me back home sweet home up there.
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Awesome blue grass song...😊
I love this Song, thanks for Sharing.
A Legend never to be equaled.
THESE SONGS ARE SO SIMPLE AND EDIFYING TO LISTEN TO ANYTIME !!!!! AMEN.
Have loved this song for many years! I think of it every year when Spring comes.
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A relic from a vanished era.
Nice fiddle!
What's why he was and still is the best
That voice defines bluegrass.
Love me some Ralph Stanley
Perfect. Just perfect..
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I think the fiddle player should’ve gotten a round of applause as well for the great job he did on his solo, just like the mandolin player did!
I'm Glade I can call him family
Fantastic musicianship!!
I saw the first Robin yesterday. Then remembered how much I liked this song.
Those harmonies! Chills.
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I love this song :)
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What happened to Ralph's Fiddler -James Price ? Anyone know ?
I pray that Ralph is reunited with his daddy, his brother Carter Stanley and that they're making music together again. His sound sure is being missed here though!
Excellent
I teared up
Hot dam Carroll,that's a dandy
Just tremendous!
perfect .......
Beautiful !!
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bueno me gusto
The grin on Marty's face says a lot.
The water is deep let me tell you
35 people have hearing problems.