Canada is wide and full of many people. Not everyone knows the McGarrigle sisters. I count it a special place in my heart to know their music. It is a quiet peace to understand the deepest reaches they make to one's heart. I will miss Kate McGarrigle who sang her heart string. "Oh hard times come again no more." RIP Kate McGarrigle,
My great grandmother was born in 1880 and sang this to me in the early 1960's. She must have learned it from her mother who would have been a contemporary of Stephen Foster. From the 1840's directly to me. Her daughter, my grandmother turned 100 in June, 2019. Amazing.
It has been over 9 years since anyone mentioned Molly Mason and Jay Ungar in these comments. Their presence is easily overlooked but their contribution to this excellent performance should not be ignored or underestimated.
My favorite version of this tune, and one of my favorites by Stephen Foster, a man whose life ended in tragedy. He gave us over 200 beautiful songs, all American classics. Foster tried to make a living as a composer, but it was difficult, and his wife and daughter eventually left him. Alone and impoverished, he lived in a run down hotel in New York City, and during a bout of illness, fell into a china wash basin, broke it, and cut himself badly. It took three hours for a doctor to arrive, and he died shortly thereafter. Hard Times Come Again No More could have been his personal anthem, even though it speaks of the human condition in general. Thank you, Stephen Foster! I have no doubt that angels are singing your songs!
@@AddisonGearyPhoto Copyright is written into the Constitution, and the first copyright laws were passed shortly after its ratification. But there were many impediments to making a living a songwriter. Not the least of which was that you needed a publisher, and they kept most of the money. There were no performing rights at all.
Beautiful performance. Mary Black's voice is one of the most beautiful ever. I go back and forth between this version and the amazing Tommy Fleming version.
Exquisite! Simply exquisite! Each of those women are world class singers/musicians in their own right. Put them together with the talented Rufus Wainwright and Rod Paterson, give them a song of this level of brilliance, and let them sing their hearts out. This breathtaking interlude is the result. It doesn't matter how many (and we know everyone and anyone has recorded this Stephen Foster epic), there is NO ONE that comes remotely close to this version. I'm crying. Thank you for posting this piece of magic.
Stephen Foster was one of my fellow Pennsylvanians. To me, Foster is one of the top 5 American Composers of all time, his songs are products of their time. This song "Hard Times" was popular during the Civil War, along with his timeless "Was My Brother in the Battle?" Among the many songs he composed, "Old Folks At Home", "My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight" & "Beautiful Dreamer" are beautiful. Stephen Foster, Thank You for your gift to America.
+kerry evans This is a great version, but I think Emmy's version on "Live at the Ryman" is perhaps better. If not for the McGarrigles, Emmy, Linda Ronstadt, Maria Muldaur, and others would never have been successful. RIP, Kate.
This video is especially breathtaking for me because I was raised just a stone's throw from Bardstown, KY (where Steven Foster wrote much of his music). I was raised on it. To see a range of international artists I have come to know, admire and listen to over the 56 years of my life singing this song is absolutely stunning and special. And it is someone from France who posted this song from my childhood home that moves me to happy tears. Thank you, Lapincompris! :) Only on TH-cam!
Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Kate's Children, Emmy Lou Harris, Mary Black, And All Other's. Thank You For This Exquisite And Truly Spiritual Rendition of Stephens Foster's Legendary Musical Genious.
This is really, really, really great. I just love the arrangement of this, the instrumentation and vocal harmonies. I feel like its the closest thing to hearing it performed in the 1850's you could possibly have. So rustic and beautiful.
The greatest American song, sung by some of the greatest. A favorite of my father's who remembered it form the 1920-30's. My heart breaks every time I hear it. Seems I listen to it far too often these days.
Beautiful harmonizing voices like these do not need any additional musical instruments other than what is recorded here. Although I cannot sing to save my life, I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the talents of these artists. Again, what beautiful harmonizing voices!
How beautiful music is .. this one comes from the heart and soul..no technology to enhance voices or electronics .. just pure heart felt artist in this one .. what a beautiful melody and quivering voices that make it complete..
I was born and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa. in the 1950's and 60's., also Stephen Fosters hometown. My grade school music teacher, Miss Frank, loved Stephen Foster. She taught us about him and his too short life. She would play his songs on the piano and we would sing to them. Many of his songs are so sentimental and touching, like this one. He is one of my hero's.
this is the best ever of rendition of this song . Kate and Anna realy pour their hearts out in their songs its as if they realy nean every word , If you dont feel a tear in your eye when you hear this you have no soul
Kate was so wonderful. She and Anna are two of my heroes. About ten years ago they came to Orlando and did a gig. We were there! She will be sorely missed.
Reading all the beautiful comments makes me realize the depth of kate and anna's work and how it continues on......thank you so much. peace to kate and blessings to her family...
Great video. If you're wondering who the performers are, they are: Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright, Emmylou Harris, Mary Black, Karen Matheson & Rod Paterson
This song just blows me away every time I watch it! I probably don't express myself very well, but I am moved beyond words by the emotion and talent these great singers bring to this song. If it's true that life goes on, I would love to sing with Kate one day. RIP and thanks for all you have given us. Rick
R.I.P. Kate McGarrigle "bringer of music" All the songs, and Rufus, and Martha. My condolences to Kate's family and to all of us. We've lost another great one.
This song is very special. It is a weeper, but a classy weeper. This performance is so good it's spooky. Kate or Anna McGarrigle (I'm not sure which) has that other worldly high harmony voice. I don't think anybody sounds quite like that. Then there's Emmy Lou Harris she grabs your heart when bends a note. And how can a woman so good for so many decades?
I learned this song sitting around a campfire as part of the site crew putting up the Winnipeg Folk Festival. There were some talented players putting up tents too! The song stuck with me all these years.
Kate was the most generous musician I've ever known of. Her song "Heart Like a Wheel" zoomed Linda Ronstadt, then in danger of being known as a teeny bopper one-hit wonder after the Stone Ponies and "Different Drum," into international stardom. She wrote songs that her ex-husband, Loudon Wainwright III, performs enthusiastically as his own. And what lyrics--"And it's only love, and it's only love that can wreck a human being and turn him inside out." She understood what it is to be human.
Emmy Lou & Mary Black singing together could only be conceive in Heaven.
Canada is wide and full of many people. Not everyone knows the McGarrigle sisters. I count it a special place in my heart to know their music. It is a quiet peace to understand the deepest reaches they make to one's heart. I will miss Kate McGarrigle who sang her heart string. "Oh hard times come again no more." RIP Kate McGarrigle,
My great grandmother was born in 1880 and sang this to me in the early 1960's. She must have learned it from her mother who would have been a contemporary of Stephen Foster. From the 1840's directly to me. Her daughter, my grandmother turned 100 in June, 2019. Amazing.
+John Province Fantastic.
I am a big fan of Stephen Foster, and now of the McGarrigles. We are so lucky they never changed to appeal to the mass market
Shame that the mass market didn't change to be appealed by the McGarrigles.
What a wonderful story.
that`s a great reach back ,, my fathers mother was born in 1879 .. i remember her a bit ,
It has been over 9 years since anyone mentioned Molly Mason and Jay Ungar in these comments. Their presence is easily overlooked but their contribution to this excellent performance should not be ignored or underestimated.
My favorite version of this tune, and one of my favorites by Stephen Foster, a man whose life ended in tragedy. He gave us over 200 beautiful songs, all American classics. Foster tried to make a living as a composer, but it was difficult, and his wife and daughter eventually left him. Alone and impoverished, he lived in a run down hotel in New York City, and during a bout of illness, fell into a china wash basin, broke it, and cut himself badly. It took three hours for a doctor to arrive, and he died shortly thereafter. Hard Times Come Again No More could have been his personal anthem, even though it speaks of the human condition in general. Thank you, Stephen Foster! I have no doubt that angels are singing your songs!
I love this song. I was told once that it was "inappropriate" to play it for an audience. Well, humanity has to have its priorities.
Gunnar Thorsen He died at Bellevue Hospital
His sheet music sold like crazy but then there was no copyright in the U.S. so no royalty checks
Gunnar Thorsen died at Bellevue
@@AddisonGearyPhoto Copyright is written into the Constitution, and the first copyright laws were passed shortly after its ratification. But there were many impediments to making a living a songwriter. Not the least of which was that you needed a publisher, and they kept most of the money. There were no performing rights at all.
I just can not let this version of this song go,,thus version is much more special and warm than the one on the record. I simply have no words.
Beautiful performance. Mary Black's voice is one of the most beautiful ever. I go back and forth between this version and the amazing Tommy Fleming version.
Beautiful. The "like" button isn't enough. Where is the "love it!" button?
+gregarian4 Yep!
Rest in Peace, Kate McGarrigle. Your music will live on through your children & they will bring you swift justice.
This is the theme song to my life. It plays in my mind and will forever.
Exquisite! Simply exquisite! Each of those women are world class singers/musicians in their own right. Put them together with the talented Rufus Wainwright and Rod Paterson, give them a song of this level of brilliance, and let them sing their hearts out. This breathtaking interlude is the result. It doesn't matter how many (and we know everyone and anyone has recorded this Stephen Foster epic), there is NO ONE that comes remotely close to this version. I'm crying. Thank you for posting this piece of magic.
Unmistakable entrance of Mary Black for the first verse . Gorgeous
Everyone does something special in this amazing lineup. But you're right: Mary Black gets it perfect
Stephen Foster was one of my fellow Pennsylvanians. To me, Foster is one of the top 5 American Composers of all time, his songs are products of their time. This song "Hard Times" was popular during the Civil War, along with his timeless "Was My Brother in the Battle?" Among the many songs he composed, "Old Folks At Home", "My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight" & "Beautiful Dreamer" are beautiful. Stephen Foster, Thank You for your gift to America.
An anthem for today.
Let us all sing together and seek peace throughout the world.
An anthem for all times.
An anthem until the end of time.
This is incredibly moving during Covid-19, and the best version of the Stephen Foster I've ever heard.
And yesterday, September 11, 2021, it was the song the bagpipes played at the 9/11 Memorial event in NYC! Wonderful to hear it.
@@Elizabethj48 that is an absolute appropriate song for that time of remembrance of that tragic event.
This is and always will be the best version of this song.....
+kerry evans This is a great version, but I think Emmy's version on "Live at the Ryman" is perhaps better. If not for the McGarrigles, Emmy, Linda Ronstadt, Maria Muldaur, and others would never have been successful. RIP, Kate.
This version of this song captures the sorrow of the words better than any other version I have heard.
This video is especially breathtaking for me because I was raised just a stone's throw from Bardstown, KY (where Steven Foster wrote much of his music). I was raised on it.
To see a range of international artists I have come to know, admire and listen to over the 56 years of my life singing this song is absolutely stunning and special.
And it is someone from France who posted this song from my childhood home that moves me to happy tears. Thank you, Lapincompris! :)
Only on TH-cam!
Perfect harmonies - absolutely beautiful.
It resonates in my heart,because when you live it you can well understand...
A classic performance of Foster's classic work. Both timeless, poignant and forever relevant.
So wonderful to know there were so many people around Kate during her final days RIP you beautiful person
Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Kate's Children,
Emmy Lou Harris, Mary Black, And All Other's. Thank You For This Exquisite And Truly Spiritual Rendition of Stephens Foster's Legendary Musical Genious.
This is one of those perfect songs where the words and melody perfectly mesh. Now these voices add to the perfect mix.
This is really, really, really great. I just love the arrangement of this, the instrumentation and vocal harmonies. I feel like its the closest thing to hearing it performed in the 1850's you could possibly have. So rustic and beautiful.
Gorgeous -- love our beloved Canadian McGarrigles, children & friends. Long live the late great Kate McGarrigle
This is so awesome. Kate and Anna and the whole group giving their all to such an inspirational piece of music.
I just love the blend of these voices, so comforting even with a sad message.
This song should be pure water for for anyone who are endowed with ears and soul!
Music doesnt come any finer than this. What beautiful harmony!!
Gorgeous version of this beautiful song. Love seeing/hearing Mary Black, Emmylou, Rufus and Kate and Anna all together.
This is by far the best group-rendition I have ever heard.
rare harmony...and the emotions.......wonderful...
Music from heaven ! Thanks folks for this jewel ! xxx
Mournful magic in the delicate blending of music, words, and voices. Breathtaking.
The greatest American song, sung by some of the greatest. A favorite of my father's who remembered it form the 1920-30's. My heart breaks every time I hear it. Seems I listen to it far too often these days.
That's far and away the best version I've heard on TH-cam. I think Mr. Foster would approve!
I love this. The different voices make it. Emmylou Mary Black etc.
Beautiful harmonizing voices like these do not need any additional musical instruments other than what is recorded here. Although I cannot sing to save my life, I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the talents of these artists. Again, what beautiful harmonizing voices!
i love this so much. i play it constantly. lol
How beautiful music is .. this one comes from the heart and soul..no technology to enhance voices or electronics .. just pure heart felt artist in this one .. what a beautiful melody and quivering voices that make it complete..
What a fantastic line-up of singers.
Gorgeous harmonies that touch my heart every time I hear this. RIP Kate.
What a fabulous track... What a chance to see all these greats sing together, a real gem, thank you.
Brilliant.
Perfect.
Timeless.
Thanks for this.
Diagnosed with cancer. on chemo, pretty good prognosis but still. This song touches me deeply. very.
I hope you are doing well! :)
absolutely beautiful arrangement of the SC Foster classic
I was born and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa. in the 1950's and 60's., also Stephen Fosters hometown. My grade school music teacher, Miss Frank, loved Stephen Foster. She taught us about him and his too short life. She would play his songs on the piano and we would sing to them. Many of his songs are so sentimental and touching, like this one. He is one of my hero's.
this is the best ever of rendition of this song . Kate and Anna realy pour their hearts out in their songs its as if they realy nean every word , If you dont feel a tear in your eye when you hear this you have no soul
What beautiful harmonies. The McGarrigle sisters and friends. What more could we ask for.
Heartbreakingly beautiful.
Kate was so wonderful. She and Anna are two of my heroes. About ten years ago they came to Orlando and did a gig. We were there! She will be sorely missed.
This is breathtaking. Perfection.
Reading all the beautiful comments makes me realize the depth of kate and anna's work and how it continues on......thank you so much. peace to kate and blessings to her family...
A precious piece of music!
Great video.
If you're wondering who the performers are, they are: Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright, Emmylou Harris, Mary Black, Karen Matheson & Rod Paterson
Awnok, I just listened again to the Stephen Foster tribute, & like you, had to re-visit this!! Absolutely awsome....
This song just blows me away every time I watch it! I probably don't express myself very well, but I am moved beyond words by the emotion and talent these great singers bring to this song. If it's true that life goes on, I would love to sing with Kate one day. RIP and thanks for all you have given us.
Rick
Great version of one the true classics thank you
God needed another sweet voice in His kingdom. RIP Kate.
R.I.P. Kate McGarrigle "bringer of music" All the songs, and Rufus, and Martha. My condolences to Kate's family and to all of us. We've lost another great one.
Them performers are so beautifull. I am a Pittsburgher,like Stephen Foster.His songs are very sentimental and make me melt.
The depth of feeling, the strength of the sincerity, the awareness ... So steadfast, each and every one!
These talented people will live forever in the memory
Beautiful song, wonderful voices and harmonies...so moving!
Great collection of talent.
The song pulls at the sadness in my heart.
Many thanks for posting this jewel.
si estoy en argentina y sigo a harris esto es una JOYA
I'm in tears. Kate brings back memories of the intensity and purity of experience of my long ago youth. Her music evoked that special quality.
This is some collection of talent. What beautiful and emotional performance. I'll be hearing this in my sleep tonight.
what a wonderful version of a great old song.
thank you for sharing this beauty....
Thank you for all the years of great music.
I agree completly. What talent, what a pleasure to listen to. Thanks Kate. RIP
This song is very special. It is a weeper, but a classy weeper. This performance is so good it's spooky. Kate or Anna McGarrigle (I'm not sure which) has that other worldly high harmony voice. I don't think anybody sounds quite like that. Then there's Emmy Lou Harris she grabs your heart when bends a note. And how can a woman so good for so many decades?
there is no sadness in this song... it is a song of optimism... find beauty in your darkest moments and you will always know joy!!!
Beautiful song and great musicians
OMG that was just so beautiful. Made me tear up.
Such a great song to sustain in these difficult times. Many thanks for posing.
Terrefic absolutely lovely!
Omg I am speechless! Beautiful vocals. Thank you for posting it
So beautiful! Thanks for posting this treasure!
I learned this song sitting around a campfire as part of the site crew putting up the Winnipeg Folk Festival. There were some talented players putting up tents too! The song stuck with me all these years.
What a great version of this timeless song...
Heartbreakingly beautiful!
A beautiful version of a wonderful song.
Exquisite. Superb harmonies. Best version I've ever heard.
2021 Anyone ? Love from Australia.
Such beauty for so long. Thank you Kate. Peace to all the family.
How absolutely beautiful is this.
Can't say anything else but....beautiful
This song has been in my mind for so long. OH HARD TIMES COME AGAIN NO MORE
This is truly the great American Spiritual, and this version makes it so.
Kate was the most generous musician I've ever known of. Her song "Heart Like a Wheel" zoomed Linda Ronstadt, then in danger of being known as a teeny bopper one-hit wonder after the Stone Ponies and "Different Drum," into international stardom. She wrote songs that her ex-husband, Loudon Wainwright III, performs enthusiastically as his own. And what lyrics--"And it's only love, and it's only love that can wreck a human being and turn him inside out." She understood what it is to be human.
RIP Kate, your music has meant so much to me for many decades. You were truly one of a kind.
this is wonderful please re release this Rufus in these dark world economic times.Praying from those who are losing their jobs and homes
Love you Anna. Beautiful woman. Your songs have brought such light into my life. Thank you. I know you are singing still.
The best version of this song..beautifully sung
Tears.
Something of the most beautiful I have ever heard!!!! Parlour song!!!
Beautifull, this gives absolute joy, absolutly masterpiece both song and performance
What a piece of work this is! If there is a single redeeming quality to the human race it is music, and what a wonderful example this is.
The greatest singers doing the greatest song.