My sister and I just sang this song at our uncle Ed's funeral. He still lived on the Homeplace. His tools and pictures of the farm were on the table with his cremains. It was so fitting to sing this song.
This song touches my soul after leaving my families farm,seeing it split sold and removed from me. it will always be my home place even if I am gone from there.The ghosts of my family still warm the hills and valleys their spirit will never leave or be sold.
I am still unable to listen to this beautiful piece of music with dry eyes. Reminds me of my family and friends that have moved along, some to everlasting joy others I can not say. Regardless they traveled through my life and left their fingerprint. I am now in my late 70's and I wonder who will watch my home place when I'm gone from here! Bob
Hey Bob, I just read your comment and this song brings me joy to listen to. It made me get a little teary-eyed. The first time I heard it yesterday I have friends I have friends that have left impact in my life. God blesses us with so many wonderful things every day, and I just want you to know that you’re an amazing person and God will be with you every step of the way through all of your hard times. Love you bye-bye
Bless you for this wonderful song. Our homeplace was sold this past summer. I can relate to memories of the stream where I retreated as a child to watch water creatures and to listen to the drip of the waterfall. The tool shed was there too. The spirit of the land and our family going back more than a hundred years will always be in my heart.. .
I'm 23 and I grew up on bluegrass as well as good old country. This song was one of my favorites growing up. I'm thankful to have grown up in the country where it's peaceful and beautiful, just like this song❤
This song radiates throughout my soul. This is so beautiful....and moving. One of the most beautiful songs sung by very talented people........and I can only imagine how the other poster must feel who recalls their old farm being sold...and gone. This is one of those songs that make you thankful you discovered it. My thanks to LL and her band.
Hello, I just found your channel today and I absolutely love your guys singing voices. You guys are such amazing singers and I love your singing. Keep up the good work. Love you.
The first and only the best blue grass music ever know to me by this super artist Lewis, thx so much for her contribution to the music community the world over.
Mary Gibbons on guitar, Tom Rozum on mandolin, and Todd Phillips on bass. This was voted song of the year by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA).
I met Ms. Lewis at Merle Fest, I forget which year but we stayed at the same motel. It was her last day and as she was checking out I asked her if she was going to play this song on the big stage later on that day. She said it was not on the set list, but she proceeded to sing it for me alone in the lobby of the Williams Motel. Later that day when she performed on the Watson Stage she snag it again, saying this is for her new friend Pete. I doubt that she would remember it, but I will never forget what a warm and lovely person she was and is, and how beautiful this song is.
I love this song and Laurie and her band do a beautiful job of playing and singing it. The writer of this song, Kate Long is who wrote these beautiful lyrics. You all do a great job on this song, thank you. ♥ Such great teamwork with in the band members too.
This song brings me memories back from eighties. I was the bass player of a backing band for her in Finland in Haapavesi Folk festival sometime then. We were having a get-together as a practicing session and when I appeared with an electric bass, it did no please her at all. My friends told her to be patient and listen how it will turn out. And so we did a few songs and she said: " it does not sound that bad at all"... I hope that I remember that all correctly. She probably won´t remember that "incident" at all!
Ja, stimmt. Ein trauriges Lied, aber so so schön. Keine Frage. Schließlich verlieren wir alle unseren Großvater, aber vielleicht auch das familienväterliche Gehöft. Wenn es passiert, ist es eine Tragödie. Wir haben unsere hier in Saint Louis USA verloren. Es gehörte meinem Urgroßvater Wilhelm Bodemann (war Fischer), der aus Hannover stammte, und sollte dann an meinen Großvater F. Windhorst und meine Mutter Winifred übergehen, aber das Grundeigentum war verloren. Grüße aus Missouri, der von Deutschen errichtete Staat!
A sweet voice with a sweet song. I first heard this on WWUH out of Hartford, when I still lived near there. Loved it then, still do. Laurie's other big one is "Texas BlueBonnets."
I'm like you ginger. My parents farm is without their presence after 40+ years now but I go there and stand in the barn and the house and keep them close to my heart. I cry too it's a sad song and life happens just like this.
I recall clearly hearing this for the first time. I was driving 85 mph in western Oklahoma. I started bawling and had to pull on the shoulder. Soon my uncle will breathe his last, and the land that’s been in the family since 1872 will go to who knows.
My 1st listen was years ago on Kinny Rorrer's show on Saturday night back when he was on WAKG. It is just beautiful. If this song does not touch your heart, something is wrong with you. Aside from that, don't you love the boots?
I have seen and heard LL do this great song and people are spellbound when she sings this great tune that is done in the key of B (1-4-5 mostly with a lot of 2m's and a 3m7 in the intro ).
Hey, what is the story behind the song who will watch the homeplace? It is such a pretty song and I am wondering what this story behind it is a beautiful song.
My sister and I just sang this song at our uncle Ed's funeral. He still lived on the Homeplace. His tools and pictures of the farm were on the table with his cremains. It was so fitting to sing this song.
This song touches my soul after leaving my families farm,seeing it split sold and removed from me. it will always be my home place even if I am gone from there.The ghosts of my family still warm the hills and valleys their spirit will never leave or be sold.
I am still unable to listen to this beautiful piece of music with dry eyes. Reminds me of my family and friends that have moved along, some to everlasting joy others I can not say. Regardless they traveled through my life and left their fingerprint. I am now in my late 70's and I wonder who will watch my home place when I'm gone from here! Bob
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Hey Bob, I just read your comment and this song brings me joy to listen to. It made me get a little teary-eyed. The first time I heard it yesterday I have friends I have friends that have left impact in my life. God blesses us with so many wonderful things every day, and I just want you to know that you’re an amazing person and God will be with you every step of the way through all of your hard times. Love you bye-bye
My time is closer every day. I don't know what will happen to my life's work on this farm. Tears roll.
This brings tears each time I hear it. We all have that home, that space that will always be in our minds.. ❤
This song brings tears to my eyes. Makes one think of those who have gone before us.
A wonderful song. My mom sang it for my grandfather, at his funeral. Always reminds me of him.
Bless you for this wonderful song. Our homeplace was sold this past summer. I can relate to memories of the stream where I retreated as a child to watch water creatures and to listen to the drip of the waterfall. The tool shed was there too. The spirit of the land and our family going back more than a hundred years will always be in my heart.. .
Hard to describe the beauty of this song and Ms Lewis' lovely interpretation of it.
I'm 23 and I grew up on bluegrass as well as good old country. This song was one of my favorites growing up. I'm thankful to have grown up in the country where it's peaceful and beautiful, just like this song❤
This song radiates throughout my soul. This is so beautiful....and moving. One of the most beautiful songs sung by very talented people........and I can only imagine how the other poster must feel who recalls their old farm being sold...and gone. This is one of those songs that make you thankful you discovered it. My thanks to LL and her band.
AWESOME song ! Great band too ! Tears from a 78 year old man.
La nostalgie d'un temps perdu ...Très joli ! (nice ! ) From France .
Hello, I just found your channel today and I absolutely love your guys singing voices. You guys are such amazing singers and I love your singing. Keep up the good work. Love you.
One of the sweetest voices & fiddle this side of Heaven! Laurie Lewis is an awesome Bluegrass songstress far too few folks know about!
One of my favorites for sure.
Laurie wrote me a touching letter when I had cancer back in 2009. Love that lady! Genuine!❤️
This is how music has to be . .. ! WIth true emotion, and very well perforned . . . It leaves me quiet and in peace . . .
Beautiful! Great song, fine playing and what a truly lovely singer!! Thanks for posting!
The first and only the best blue grass music ever know to me by this super artist Lewis, thx so much for her contribution to the music community the world over.
100 % organic - no chemicals -no additives
just pure nectar from the heart
You said it. Amen. Amen. Amen.
havent heard this in a few years, still great
Mary Gibbons on guitar, Tom Rozum on mandolin, and Todd Phillips on bass. This was voted song of the year by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA).
I met Ms. Lewis at Merle Fest, I forget which year but we stayed at the same motel. It was her last day and as she was checking out I asked her if she was going to play this song on the big stage later on that day. She said it was not on the set list, but she proceeded to sing it for me alone in the lobby of the Williams Motel. Later that day when she performed on the Watson Stage she snag it again, saying this is for her new friend Pete. I doubt that she would remember it, but I will never forget what a warm and lovely person she was and is, and how beautiful this song is.
I love this song and Laurie and her band do a beautiful job of playing and singing it. The writer of this song, Kate Long is who wrote these beautiful lyrics. You all do a great job on this song, thank you. ♥ Such great teamwork with in the band members too.
What a great job they've done on that song, I've sung it myself many times never get enough of it. Thanks for sharing 😊🎶🎵
Just found this fabulous singer! What a voice,it has strength,clarity,and range. Best female singer I have heard.Love it🎻
What a beautiful song with a lot of meaning. Thanks for sharing..
This was my song while I took care of my folks at the end of their lives.
My mom sold my grandparents farm in WV shortly after they passed. It broke our hearts. Now it is all grown up & looks awful.
This so reminds me of my "homeplace" on Stilson Hill. Takes my heart back home. Love it.
This lovely song was written by Kate Long from W. Va.
Always makes me cry. Impressed to see how many folks, not just us here in WV [home of the songwriter] are deeply touched by this song.
It's more than a piece of music, but a very distinctive poem that sinks into my memory
This song brings me memories back from eighties. I was the bass player of a backing band for her in Finland in Haapavesi Folk festival sometime then. We were having a get-together as a practicing session and when I appeared with an electric bass, it did no please her at all. My friends told her to be patient and listen how it will turn out. And so we did a few songs and she said: " it does not sound that bad at all"... I hope that I remember that all correctly. She probably won´t remember that "incident" at all!
Thanks for posting-I had been waiting for this to go up on youtube for years!
One of the Greatest songs ever written.
Dieses Lied mit Tiefgang bringt Besinnlichkeit und inspiriert mich. Schön.
Ja, stimmt. Ein trauriges Lied, aber so so schön. Keine Frage. Schließlich verlieren wir alle unseren Großvater, aber vielleicht auch das familienväterliche Gehöft. Wenn es passiert, ist es eine Tragödie. Wir haben unsere hier in Saint Louis USA verloren. Es gehörte meinem Urgroßvater Wilhelm Bodemann (war Fischer), der aus Hannover stammte, und sollte dann an meinen Großvater F. Windhorst und meine Mutter Winifred übergehen, aber das Grundeigentum war verloren. Grüße aus Missouri, der von Deutschen errichtete Staat!
A sweet voice with a sweet song. I first heard this on WWUH out of Hartford, when I still lived near there. Loved it then, still do. Laurie's other big one is "Texas BlueBonnets."
Who indeed?
Thank you from the UK, great to see smiling faces, great music and great fun.
Thanks again.
Powerful song and presentation...
What a voice and band
Beautiful, Just BEAUTIFUL!!!! 🌹🌺🌷💌
Amen to that. She has a such a great voice and can sing such great songs.
Awesome! Love it! Thanks for the upload!
I'm like you ginger. My parents farm is without their presence after 40+ years now but I go there and stand in the barn and the house and keep them close to my heart. I cry too it's a sad song and life happens just like this.
Wonderful song presented to perfection. From an English Sea Shanty singer with ' Swinging the Lead '
wow what a beautiful song love it thanks for sharing it
A friend told me about this song... gave me chills...
A special friend introduced me to this exquisite, heart-achingly beautiful song. It makes me feel sad. I can really relate to it. Thank you so much.
And this wonderful song--so beautifully performed here by Laurie Lewis--was written by my friend Kate Long of Charleston WV. I am so touched!
this is so beautiful!!
I recall clearly hearing this for the first time. I was driving 85 mph in western Oklahoma. I started bawling and had to pull on the shoulder. Soon my uncle will breathe his last, and the land that’s been in the family since 1872 will go to who knows.
My God. That's the prettiest, most moving thing I've heard in years.
I. LOVE. THIS. Wow!
just sweet, rich,tenderly beautiful.
Love this song
nice to come back here again from australia
Great performance. You do that song justice.
My 1st listen was years ago on Kinny Rorrer's show on Saturday night back when he was on WAKG. It is just beautiful. If this song does not touch your heart, something is wrong with you.
Aside from that, don't you love the boots?
wonderful music great musicians
I love this !!
I cry every time
I have seen and heard LL do this great song and people are spellbound when she sings this great tune that is done in the key of B (1-4-5 mostly with a lot of 2m's and a 3m7 in the intro ).
I love you Laurie! Thanks.
Great harmonies
Beautiful song.
uma das mais belas canções que já ouvi.
I'm sitting here trying to see if i have a body part that don't have a cold chill! That is absolutly fantastic! Thanks for the upload!
As close to perfect a story song and arrangement as I have ever heard
Perfection!
Great feeling !
Beautiful
love this still thanks acousticboxoffice
Where was this filmed? Outstanding performance that puts one right at home with the soul.
Hey, what is the story behind the song who will watch the homeplace? It is such a pretty song and I am wondering what this story behind it is a beautiful song.
Who will filll Laurie Lewis's shoes when she is gone?
this song came from the devine and it belongs to the universe
Who is playing guitar, banjo and bass in this video?
One of the saddest songs I've ever heard.
@terrynotjerry
So beautiful it hurts!
oops I left out Craig Smith on banjo.
Sleeperdude88
Nhh