What continues to amaze me about this particular number is how well Darwin, Tim, and Scot sound like a whole, well rehearsed studio accompanying the vocals. The original (which is admittedly very well done ) has piano, steel guitar, violin, bass, rhythm guitar and drums plus who knows what else with how many overdubs. Everyone's playing here is brilliant, but the arrangement is sublime. It captures all the necessary nuances and textures of the original production without losing the rhythm and fullness of a complete band, using just three instruments, live. Supergroup indeed.
Darwin had met Scott over the years but had never played with him. He came and worked with Tim and the girls 4 times and then they asked Scott if he would join them. One rehearsal with everyone present.
3:38 "Yeah, yeah!!!" And that smile right after. Ohhh that is MONEY!!! And it so great to see musicians just loving making music. No drugs, no alcohol, no attitude. Just loving what you're doing, and who you're doing it with. Doesn't get any better than that.
Also no agents, no managers, no record label, no producers. 100% connection with their audience and total control over what they want to do as a result. One more "no": no autotune. It's all them, doing it for the love of the art and their audience. It doesn't get any truer than that.
I don’t have a favorite F&F song…an impossible decision. But, I do have a favorite F&F moment….Sammie’s smile! I never tire of watching Sammie’s reaction!
I love the way the Sammie smiles and looks over at her dad when audience cheers her high note. A beautiful moment. Thank you Tim for raising a wonderful, talented and gracious daughter. 3:39
Jack, Sammie only briefly glances at her dad to see how he is reacting, but mostly she's looking over to Maggie because of how the men in the audience are reacting to what she just sung. I don't think there was any surprise in her hitting the note. Maggie is even smiling in advance because she know what's going to happen after Sammie finishes singing that line. To watch all of this, go to timestamp 3:38
@@scottbreseke716 I think you are right. Remember this wasthe band's first public performance and Maggie is a year older than Sammie. The chemistry between Maggie and Sammie is part of the draw of F&F. These people love each other and it shows.
SEEN DEANA CARTER SING THIS IN PERSON WHEN I LIVED NEAR HOUSTON I TOOK MY 9 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER TO THE SUMMIT IN HOUSTON TX WHEN HER MOTHER MY WIFE AT THAT TIME I BELIEVE IT WAS 1996 I THINK TOTAL OF 5 ARTISTS HAD A GREAT TIME!!!
Tim is one of the finest musicians I've ever heard. He can sing with the best of them and his rhythm guitar is so fine. He brings out the best in all of them.
As a father of two amazing daughters, hearing the applause for Sam I remember times when my girls (musicians and sports-girls) did something outstanding and got applause and they smiled (like Sam does) . One reason F&F appeals to me. I’ll bet a lot of ol Fossils feel the same. “You go, sweetheart!!” ❤
March of 2020. I'm stuck in our house keeping my "Social Distance". Surfing TH-cam I accidentally discover this amazing band. Have spent the last 5 days viewing every Foxes & Fossils video I can find - multiple times. Fell hopelessly in love with Sammie and Maggie. Will always be one of my greatest regrets in life that I am 10 years late to the party. Tim Purcell has my most sincere gratitude for putting this band together, letting them all work their combined magic, and then posting the videos so that they could be enjoyed by thousands of fans a decade later.
Me too, Chuck. i just discovered them a few years ago, and they are a staple on my play list. I'd go see them in a heart beat if this damn "social distance" ever ends. Peace to you, my brother.
The good news is that last fall (aka 2019), the girls have finished college and everyone in the band has discovered just how popular they have become via TH-cam and they've started making new music. Subscribe to Tim Purcell's channel and see what they've made recently. I expect great things from this group.
As a song writer...as a musician who has preformed across America...you will NOT find a better cover band than Foxes and Fossils. I often prefer their covers to the originals! Just awesome...no other words...just awesome!
Sammie is absolutely amazing. Delightful & blissfully. Tears run down my cheeks. I wish this girl all the happiness in the world. She is a great gift. The whole band is great. Thanks to you
Aren't you glad we can hop on the F&F train and replay these covers from 10 years back ...............Driver don't stop the train keep on going round.....we are never getting off !
I know I've commented on this song before, but I have to comment on Darwin's awesome skills here. Makes his guitar almost sound like a pedal steel. Being a guitar picker myself, this is most difficult. Darwin, you are the player that I wish I could be.
This is such a perfect song for Foxes and Fossils! I love me some Sammie and Maggie! Hard to believe this was 12 years ago. Such a perfect group with an awesome name!
As great as this sounds, the best part for me is the spontaneous cheers after Sammy sings 'Yeah, yeah'. Her surprised response is precious. And a sign of things to come! Thanks for all the great music!
It is a tragedy the world did not get to hear this group. As a long time music lover with MANY artists loved over the years, this crew blows me away. I love everything they do.
Sammie is really growing up into a beautiful lady. She is 9 years older from when this was cut. It has been such a joy watching these "Foxes" grow in talent and class. I owned a music store w/a Coffee House venue next door and a young girl used to sing this on Karaoke night. Great memories. Thanks for taking me back!!
am an old man and still remember the taste of that wine and the sweet Sammie voice made my mind flyaway to get that memories 😍 congratulations Foxes and Fossils never stop to play music love it 🌹😁👍
Watching Tim jump off his chair when his daughter nails the high note. I have two daughters. May they know the love and pride I have. Tim displayed it perfectly.
It’s also because it’s a bit of an “in joke”, as Sammie tries to work her trademark “Yeah!” into the song. You can tell some of their supporting audience were expecting it and weren’t disappointed! Go Sammie!
I may have said this before, but my favorite part is after the 3.44 min mark when Sammie gets that huge smile on her face after shhe realizes that the audience likes her. I am as proud of her as if she were my own daughter.
there's sensibility here that is not easily tapped and really doesn't exist in very many places, but when it's shown reminds us that it is in everyone...waiting. such beauty...puts a real shine on the day... thanks! what promise life holds for us...for our children...for our grand children...and if we're very lucky our great grand children...
@@downhill240 well hell I'm just a chick at 60 then, would of loved to see these live,my wife payed me the best compamint , asked when I was going to grow up,I thought at 60 why go up at all,,ha
James, I'm only 56 and born in 1963, you have no idea how jealous I am that you got to experience both Elvis and the Beatles when they rocked the world. I like to quote one of my favorite sayings, " I may be old but I got to see all the COOL BANDS!" Keep rocking James!🤟
So, so lovely! I can listen to this group for hours and still never tire of them. Wonderful tone, phrasing always spot on, instrumentals are just perfect. BRAVO!
There's a whole lot more Sammie on this channel, up to and including the past few weeks and months. If anyone has missed it, clicking on the little round photo up above will take care of the problem.
Tim, I understand why you had tears in your eyes when you first heard Sam and “mean Margaret “ sing together. Extraordinary! And what a pleasure to have seen and listened to the girls mature
I come back often to hear this track, along with others of course. It's just good music, and that's what I love.... Good music. Thanks F & F literally for all that you do. Very much appreciated!
I cant say enough how much joy this group brings to my life. Beautiful from any angle these young Laddies have set the bar for all young Laddies. Class and integrity. What is sadly a past tense. I can tell the group as a whole are amazingly talented. God bless all of you. Your parents should be so proud to raise such outstanding young Laddies. And the band is outstanding at every level. A piece of Heaven.
Strawberry Wine brought me to tears for I was in a similar situation ages ago. I still go back to where I met the love of my life and just hang my head over what might have been. 'Nam pulled me away for 6 years and I couldn't find her again. I'm 71 tears old and still go back to that time in this song. Thank you for the memories and heartache...James B
My friend it isn't any better to know where they are and still not be with them. The only thing is I know she's alive and well and that makes me feel better. I'm 60 now. I was 17 and she was 15. I'd still die to save her.
I'm listening to this band for more than an hour now.. and I just don't know what to say.. tears are rolling down my cheaks and goose bumps on my arms.. so beautiful, especially the voices and how they harmonize. And most of all: these people are so normal, without arrogance.. And I think most of the audience doesn't understand at all how good this band is... But the musicians don't care! Amazing!!
I keep coming back to this one. It's so pure, without a bunch of extraneous and distracting modulations. I've listened to lots of other recordings of this song and none of them even come close in my estimation. Absolutely top shelf arrangement and performance.
Yeah, I’ve got two daughters and it reminds me when they caught the softball or aced a serve...the crowd clapped and then the big smile. Precious moments indeed.
Indeed. It's that first rush of excitement and joy that musicians feel from performing and getting that glorious approval from the audience that fuels our entire careers. It is such a joyful experience that it almost brings tears. So fitting that a song about the loss of innocence could have been a "first" for her as well.
Sammie, I love your version of “Strawberry Wine” so much because your unique vocal characteristics are showcased.. It also showcases a talent level that might be found with someone who has a very mature voice with many years of vocal lessons. To have performed this well in a live recording seems hard to believe. Again kudos to Tim who has amazing musical and especially producer skills. Everyone deserves credit for piecing together an outstanding live performance.as good as what can be done in the studio!!
Its now 2024 and I'm still watching these!
I am still listening 2024❤❤❤❤
2024 loves this group
This is officially the greatest pub gig ever.
It’s 2024 who’s still is listening to this song 🎧 Miss you Scott 🎸
2024.
You and me..
2024 and still here ❤
2024 50.szer
Some of us are just listening for the first time in 2024 -- but not for the last time.
It’s 2/18/2024 🎉 Who’s still listening to F&F 👍🏻 We miss you Scott 🥹
😢
Channel gets over a million views a month. They post at least one new song every month.
You’re awesome Lyn. Thank you for your work ❤
That ya ya with the smile gives me chills good job girl!!!
I love the old classics!🎉❤
100%...She Killed It.!!! Really Good.!!!
What continues to amaze me about this particular number is how well Darwin, Tim, and Scot sound like a whole, well rehearsed studio accompanying the vocals. The original (which is admittedly very well done ) has piano, steel guitar, violin, bass, rhythm guitar and drums plus who knows what else with how many overdubs. Everyone's playing here is brilliant, but the arrangement is sublime. It captures all the necessary nuances and textures of the original production without losing the rhythm and fullness of a complete band, using just three instruments, live. Supergroup indeed.
Darwin had met Scott over the years but had never played with him. He came and worked with Tim and the girls 4 times and then they asked Scott if he would join them. One rehearsal with everyone present.
One take, live, on portable equipment, in a pizza shop.
I'm listening and crying ...
That was the best thing I've seen in a long time. Lovely lead vocal, the harmonies were perfect, and that's not easy. Just fantastic
Great job,Nailed it!!!
3:38 "Yeah, yeah!!!" And that smile right after. Ohhh that is MONEY!!! And it so great to see musicians just loving making music. No drugs, no alcohol, no attitude. Just loving what you're doing, and who you're doing it with. Doesn't get any better than that.
Also no agents, no managers, no record label, no producers. 100% connection with their audience and total control over what they want to do as a result. One more "no": no autotune. It's all them, doing it for the love of the art and their audience. It doesn't get any truer than that.
I don’t have a favorite F&F song…an impossible decision. But, I do have a favorite F&F moment….Sammie’s smile! I never tire of watching Sammie’s reaction!
I love the way the Sammie smiles and looks over at her dad when audience cheers her high note. A beautiful moment. Thank you Tim for raising a wonderful, talented and gracious daughter. 3:39
Jack, Sammie only briefly glances at her dad to see how he is reacting, but mostly she's looking over to Maggie because of how the men in the audience are reacting to what she just sung. I don't think there was any surprise in her hitting the note. Maggie is even smiling in advance because she know what's going to happen after Sammie finishes singing that line. To watch all of this, go to timestamp 3:38
I assume the affirmation from the audience that she was good that early in her singing career was pretty novel to her at the time.
@@scottbreseke716 I think you are right. Remember this wasthe band's first public performance and Maggie is a year older than Sammie. The chemistry between Maggie and Sammie is part of the draw of F&F. These people love each other and it shows.
that really was’nt a high note , she just sang that part louder but not higher .
Lol, everybody's a mind reader.
I again just loved it.
Over ten years ago. You knew she was going to be an excellent Singer with a great band.
SEEN DEANA CARTER SING THIS IN PERSON WHEN I LIVED NEAR HOUSTON I TOOK MY 9 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER TO THE SUMMIT IN HOUSTON TX WHEN HER MOTHER MY WIFE AT THAT TIME I BELIEVE IT WAS 1996 I THINK TOTAL OF 5 ARTISTS HAD A GREAT TIME!!!
When Sammy looks over after the crowd's reaction... priceless. So damn cute
Ok, anyone else guilty of watching this a boat load of times to see THAT SMILE!.
YUP. And I think Sammie was 14 or 15 when this was recorded.
Me 👍🏻
Still listening in 2024! ❤❤❤
Tim is one of the finest musicians I've ever heard. He can sing with the best of them and his rhythm guitar is so fine. He brings out the best in all of them.
As a father of two amazing daughters, hearing the applause for Sam I remember times when my girls (musicians and sports-girls) did something outstanding and got applause and they smiled (like Sam does) .
One reason F&F appeals to me.
I’ll bet a lot of ol Fossils feel the same. “You go, sweetheart!!”
❤
This group is seriously underrated!
March of 2020. I'm stuck in our house keeping my "Social Distance". Surfing TH-cam I accidentally discover this amazing band. Have spent the last 5 days viewing every Foxes & Fossils video I can find - multiple times. Fell hopelessly in love with Sammie and Maggie. Will always be one of my greatest regrets in life that I am 10 years late to the party. Tim Purcell has my most sincere gratitude for putting this band together, letting them all work their combined magic, and then posting the videos so that they could be enjoyed by thousands of fans a decade later.
Hi Chuck!you are not the only one.100 thousands people feel like you about this band!!so let us enjoy!!!
Me too, Chuck. i just discovered them a few years ago, and they are a staple on my play list. I'd go see them in a heart beat if this damn "social distance" ever ends. Peace to you, my brother.
I. In exactly the same boat. Wishing they played in my area, I’d pay good money to see this band. They are magic.
The good news is that last fall (aka 2019), the girls have finished college and everyone in the band has discovered just how popular they have become via TH-cam and they've started making new music. Subscribe to Tim Purcell's channel and see what they've made recently. I expect great things from this group.
Wow, the benefits of social distancing!! Just found you guys!! Stay safe all - your music is fantastic, so much talent!
Love the way she just stands and delivers. Great voice.
As a song writer...as a musician who has preformed across America...you will NOT find a better cover band than Foxes and Fossils. I often prefer their covers to the originals! Just awesome...no other words...just awesome!
.Not in this case though. Deana Carter, takes it to another level.
This is one of the better country covers I have ever heard.
Tim you are in the midst of Angels!!!!! Raw talent unmatched!!
He thought about calling the band "Ear Candy". I can understand why.
Sammie is absolutely amazing. Delightful & blissfully. Tears run down my cheeks. I wish this girl all the happiness in the world. She is a great gift. The whole band is great. Thanks to you
Aren't you glad we can hop on the F&F train and replay these covers from 10 years back ...............Driver don't stop the train keep on going round.....we are never getting off !
Wow even back then her voice had such punch. Great great cover of one of my favorite country songs.
I know I've commented on this song before, but I have to comment on Darwin's awesome skills here. Makes his guitar almost sound like a pedal steel. Being a guitar picker myself, this is most difficult. Darwin, you are the player that I wish I could be.
right on that man
Maggie and Sammie blend their voices perfectly. Love them!
I regret I have but one 'like' to give for this video.
These young ladies can sing like angels. Perfect harmonies.
Love these guys. Amazing harmonies and great sound.
This is such a perfect song for Foxes and Fossils! I love me some Sammie and Maggie! Hard to believe this was 12 years ago. Such a perfect group with an awesome name!
@@lynwessel2471 Go away!! Bwahahahahaha
I guess she went away! 😂🤣😂
As great as this sounds, the best part for me is the spontaneous cheers after Sammy sings 'Yeah, yeah'. Her surprised response is precious. And a sign of things to come! Thanks for all the great music!
It is a tragedy the world did not get to hear this group. As a long time music lover with MANY artists loved over the years, this crew blows me away. I love everything they do.
Me too. Tim must be so proud of his girls for being such wonderful singers.
Only Sammie is his daughter, FYI.
EVERYTHING, Bob.
That's couse the world don't care and that's sad
Totally agree nobody better
than these guys and girls
Can’t get enough of their
beautiful voices
I love all F&F videos but I always come back to LIVE AT BELLAs for the innocence and the magic of the start
exactly, i have to check in with these early ones too. its amazing how good they were when they were so young. brilliant!
Same here. I have been enjoying their music for years but this first concert is my favorite. It’s perfectly imperfect.
Funny that. Me too!
I cannot think of a more innocently beautiful delivery of voice than Sammie here
Sammie is really growing up into a beautiful lady. She is 9 years older from when this was cut. It has been such a joy watching these "Foxes" grow in talent and class. I owned a music store w/a Coffee House venue next door and a young girl used to sing this on Karaoke night. Great memories. Thanks for taking me back!!
Sammie! That is fantastic. And the whole band. One of the best covers I have heard.
Each member is so professional and it flows from them so effortlessly, that's always been the main reason I've been a fan now for nearly 10 years..
am an old man and still remember the taste of that wine and the sweet Sammie voice made my mind flyaway to get that memories 😍 congratulations Foxes and Fossils never stop to play music love it 🌹😁👍
Watching Tim jump off his chair when his daughter nails the high note. I have two daughters. May they know the love and pride I have. Tim displayed it perfectly.
Same for me. I guess for a lot of us.
It’s also because it’s a bit of an “in joke”, as Sammie tries to work her trademark “Yeah!” into the song. You can tell some of their supporting audience were expecting it and weren’t disappointed! Go Sammie!
Indeed he did. Bravo
Tim is giving a master class in parenting
I may have said this before, but my favorite part is after the 3.44 min mark when Sammie gets that huge smile on her face after shhe realizes that the audience likes her. I am as proud of her as if she were my own daughter.
I love the rawness of the early Foxes and Fossils music, they have become very polished with the studio stuff.
Holy crap these guys are great.
You can say that again! 😁
Just a fantastic band with harmonies , humour and class
Good Lord. Forgot how amazing this was!!!! Timeless!
This is such a joy to listen/watch. Such expressiveness. The build, the belting out, the smile, dads proudest reaction.
Like the way this group puts everything they got into their song and music.
I have had the pleasure of playing guitar and singing with my daughters. I understand the look on Tim’s face. This is excellent! ✌🏻🇺🇸
there's sensibility here that is not easily tapped and really doesn't exist in very many places, but when it's shown reminds us that it is in everyone...waiting. such beauty...puts a real shine on the day... thanks! what promise life holds for us...for our children...for our grand children...and if we're very lucky our great grand children...
Legendary performance!
I hadn’t heard this until this cover - I’m now learning it. Great song and great cover.
I can't like this enough. Well done!
DAM where have they been they need to be in Nashville Tennessee with the best of them keep'em coming Love Y'all from South Georgia
Well done kid!! What a voice
What an incredibly sweet and talented group of young people. Makes me so glad to be alive at the age of 80.
You have good taste, sir. :-)
Bless your old heart James. I'm just turnin' 78 next week and I totally agree with you sir!
@@downhill240 well hell I'm just a chick at 60 then, would of loved to see these live,my wife payed me the best compamint , asked when I was going to grow up,I thought at 60 why go up at all,,ha
James, I'm only 56 and born in 1963, you have no idea how jealous I am that you got to experience both Elvis and the Beatles when they rocked the world. I like to quote one of my favorite sayings, " I may be old but I got to see all the COOL BANDS!" Keep rocking James!🤟
@@downhill240 I'm with you James and downhill2400. I'm 78 and this crew fills me with joy and musical bliss every night..
This is the song that got me hooked on F&F, like a lot of other people I was just messing around wTH-cam and it just piped up and I was hooked.
This song by Deanna Carter always puts me in tears....ty for bringing back the tears!!
Love to hear more classic western music. This band is an American treasure.
Great talent, beautiful voices and playing.
So, so lovely! I can listen to this group for hours and still never tire of them. Wonderful tone, phrasing always spot on, instrumentals are just perfect. BRAVO!
I'm here for my yearly fix of this fabulous rendition. 🙂
Just amazingly beautiful rendition of this song....... well done Sammie ( ok i'm 10 years late from when clip was made but my comments stand ) .
There's a whole lot more Sammie on this channel, up to and including the past few weeks and months. If anyone has missed it, clicking on the little round photo up above will take care of the problem.
Tim, I understand why you had tears in your eyes when you first heard Sam and “mean Margaret “ sing together. Extraordinary! And what a pleasure to have seen and listened to the girls mature
Sammy outstanding in this number, as always.
Now this is music. Great job you all.
I come back often to hear this track, along with others of course. It's just good music, and that's what I love.... Good music. Thanks F & F literally for all that you do. Very much appreciated!
This is the first song I heard this ban perform. Yup, I am hooked 🤗
These people are the real deal. So much talent in one place.. Goodness
sublime country guitar and superb rendition of this song...well done all!
I love this song!
I cant say enough how much joy this group brings to my life. Beautiful from any angle these young Laddies have set the bar for all young Laddies. Class and integrity. What is sadly a past tense. I can tell the group as a whole are amazingly talented.
God bless all of you. Your parents should be so proud to raise such outstanding young Laddies. And the band is outstanding at every level. A piece of Heaven.
Beautifully done!❤
This band could juggle water! Simply perfect
Strawberry Wine brought me to tears for I was in a similar situation ages ago. I still go back to where I met the love of my life and just hang my head over what might have been. 'Nam pulled me away for 6 years and I couldn't find her again. I'm 71 tears old and still go back to that time in this song. Thank you for the memories and heartache...James B
I hear ya James, got my own "the one that got away" regrets. Still hurts....
My friend it isn't any better to know where they are and still not be with them. The only thing is I know she's alive and well and that makes me feel better. I'm 60 now. I was 17 and she was 15. I'd still die to save her.
@@mattcorregan4760 Many of us do, bro...
Beautiful song, performed flawlessly. I just can't get over how good your band is. Great job.
2024 and Me too! Still love this version and feeling from you all!
i love how effortlessly you all make it look...especially the singing...no yelling...just smooth and beautiful.
So fun to watch…absolutely priceless
I'm listening to this band for more than an hour now.. and I just don't know what to say.. tears are rolling down my cheaks and goose bumps on my arms.. so beautiful, especially the voices and how they harmonize. And most of all: these people are so normal, without arrogance.. And I think most of the audience doesn't understand at all how good this band is... But the musicians don't care! Amazing!!
I agree with you about their beauty, however i wouldn't presume what the audience is thinking!
They're probably as stunned as i am.
me too
I also
I remember the first taste of love. Bittersweet.
Brought back special memories F&F. Thank you!
Love the depth of talent with these guys...brilliant...
You ALL Are Absolutely Amazing.. And Damn Sammi just blew the original out of the Water ✌️
I keep coming back to this one. It's so pure, without a bunch of extraneous and distracting modulations. I've listened to lots of other recordings of this song and none of them even come close in my estimation. Absolutely top shelf arrangement and performance.
That smile when the crowd reacted to her hitting that note...beautiful...
Precious moment.. ❤
Yeah, I’ve got two daughters and it reminds me when they caught the softball or aced a serve...the crowd clapped and then the big smile. Precious moments indeed.
It's at 3:39.
it represents the innocence of youth
Indeed. It's that first rush of excitement and joy that musicians feel from performing and getting that glorious approval from the audience that fuels our entire careers. It is such a joyful experience that it almost brings tears. So fitting that a song about the loss of innocence could have been a "first" for her as well.
I keep coming back to this song as it is one of my favorite F&F numbers. Well written, and watching Sammie delivering it makes it better!
Sammie's easy of delivery is astonishing
Very beautiful. I could listen to this thousands of times.I think I'm halfway there.
You guys are my go to You tube group, love your music.
This song and performance is one of my all time favorites. So excellent.
Lovely bridge beautiful harmonies great many little guitar solo thing and brings tears to my eyes as well....❤️👍👍🥺❤️
I wouldn't be surprised to see this group stay on the top for the next 20 years if they can stay together.Great sound and innovation.Hope you stay.
Absolutely pure. For being so young you made this song. Deana Carter is amazing too, but you hit this out of the park Sammie, wow!!!
She had been singing it since about age 9. Well rehearsed.
Sammie, I love your version of “Strawberry Wine” so much because your unique vocal characteristics are showcased.. It also showcases a talent level that might be found with someone who has a very mature voice with many years of vocal lessons. To have performed this well in a live recording seems hard to believe. Again kudos to Tim who has amazing musical and especially producer skills. Everyone deserves credit for piecing together an outstanding live performance.as good as what can be done in the studio!!
I love this song and performance. 😊❤️
These people sound just plain great!!