The first time I ever heard of Iris, I was driving in the country and listening to A Prarie Home Companion. She was introduced and began singing this song, and I had to pull off the road... Iris sings from her heart with such unadorned sincerity.
Oh it's Iris Dement, oh such a wonderful singer and so good at crafting story telling lyrics. When you see her and hear her you can't help but love her amazing talent! ❤
I remember seeing her that year in Philly on a warm summer day outdoors and the sun shining. I thought for one instance that this is what heaven would be..... 27 years later I believe it even more/
The big picture versus the smaller picture. Joy to your mother, lover and friends is important but recognizing ones others value is important too. Everyone has them. If you ever look in on theses comments Iris, know that we love you.
I just realised this is thirty years old now this year. It just adds to the depth of the lyrics. Since then I have divorced, my parents have both died, my brother's son died in a car crash, his daughter escaped a dodgy relationship, one of my daughters went all religious yet had to get a restraining order, the other has gone through three husbands trying to find the right man. Just life I guess.
Her line "I gave joy to my mother" just made me realise how the books I had as a child were a reflection of the care she had for my growing little brain.
I first saw Iris perform, in Minneapolis, in August 1994. The following day my younger brother was in a motorcycle accident. He died three weeks later. His wife, a singer herself, sang "My Life" at his memorial. I love Iris dearly, have attended every concert she had in Minnesota, and have all her recordings. But I can't listen to "My Life" again - it's just too sad.
Absolutely fantastic performance. Grace Griffith also did a good cover of this classic song but the original is best. Iris really has a distinctive and beautiful voice.
I cannot hear this without visualising the scene in the film Mister Lonely and the caricatures painted on eggs of the various characters in the film, which then dissolve into the actors as they lip synch with the song. It is a weird film that has very moving moments.
Yes I can definitely relate. I will be 70 in July and I have so many regrets. My son committed suicide in may 2012. I have never been the same. My heart breaks daily.
@@TheBrisnana I am so sad to hear of your precious son. I have 7 sons and 2 daughters and I HONESTLY do not KNOW how I could deal with such pain, suffering and sorrow you have gone through. My Sincerest condolences To You and your family. Yes Mary, I too have great regrets, I don't think there is anyone in this hard and cruel world hasn't. As you say, your life has not been the same, how could it be, after what you have gone through😪💔. Met heart truly aches for you, and I don't I ow if you believe in Jesus, but I do AND honestly HE has got me through some of the worst days of my life. Believe and SURRENDER EVERYTHING to Jesus, EVEN if you don't practice any faith. Look up The Surrender Prayer This PRAYER is extremely powerful many prayers have been answered by those who are not reglious, but had a little trust. I will remember you in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless you Mary. I am on here regularly, if you EVER want to chat, I will here for you.❤💙
@@bernadettehays453 thank you so much. Sometimes I just need to talk about him. He did leave me a granddaughter, he named her winter. She is 10, will be 11 in April. I thank God everyday for her. Yes I too am a believer. If it was not for the strength that He gives me I couldn't make it. I pray God bless you for caring and I pray God bless your beautiful family.
@@TheBrisnanaMary! How wonderful that you have your precious son in your grandaughter. I am sure Winter is a great comfort to you. Just watching her, and seeing the special little things in her too. Thank you so much Mary! And God Bless you and precious little granddaughter. And YES! Jesus is a great comfort in great times of sorrow and pain. I wish you all the happiness, Winter and Your family. God Bless Mary.I will be here for you.🙏🏼💙❤
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This song resonates with me. Love the small ways she made others feel better.
I can’t listen to this without crying. Such real human emotion went into this song. So beautiful
The first time I ever heard of Iris, I was driving in the country and listening to A Prarie Home Companion. She was introduced and began singing this song, and I had to pull off the road...
Iris sings from her heart with such unadorned sincerity.
I cannot listen to this song without crying. And I never cry. Well, hardly ever.
I'm here for The handmaid's tale. And it's so beautiful 😍
Me too!!!!! Such a sad scene, but this song fit it so well!!! 😥😥
And sad... 😥
Same here lol 😢😢😢 thanks to Siri for giving me the name of this.I haven’t stopped crying in Handmade Tale
Yep. Fits the scene perfectly
Beautiful song for the scene. I knew this person was older singing it, but I had to Google part of the lyrics to get the name of the song.
Obsessed with her voice here
Oh it's Iris Dement, oh such a wonderful singer and so good at crafting story telling lyrics. When you see her and hear her you can't help but love her amazing talent! ❤
I recall seeing this the night it played. I bought her cd that week. Became a lifetime fan.
I missed her on tonite show, I think I would be a better person if I had heard this song from her
I remember seeing her that year in Philly on a warm summer day outdoors and the sun shining. I thought for one instance that this is what heaven would be..... 27 years later I believe it even more/
I'm a huge music fan but not country. Yet I could listen to her all day. She's sooo frigging good man.
She's more folk / americana than country. I can't stand country but folk and americana are just right.
Me too. Her and Lucinda Williams.
Beautiful. Massive talent! Love her!
She plays guitar, she plays piano, she sings live with a beautiful country voice. A wonderful musician.
I just heard this song on The Handmaid's Tale and fell in love with it. So hauntingly beautiful...
Joni Simmons me too.
Truth!
I just heard it as well Handmaidens!
I love Iris, and I love this song. Sometimes this is all we can do. Thankfully though, sometimes this is exactly enough. 🌼
Such a wonderful performance by Iris! Her singing with lyrics that go straight to the heart!
Absolutely stunning. That ending....ohhh
BEAUTIFUL VIDEO. 😊
The big picture versus the smaller picture. Joy to your mother, lover and friends is important but recognizing ones others value is important too. Everyone has them. If you ever look in on theses comments Iris, know that we love you.
Such a distinctive voice, and a distinctive message.
What a lovely human being.
So absolutely beautiful
May the lord open..
An utterly unique entertainer
Beautiful voice and song.
I've loved Iris since hearing her and Steve Earle sing 'I'm still in love with you'. She's got the most unusual voice - which can break your heart.
no human could write this
I'm not crying your crying 😭😭
yes, I'm cryin'
Lol...I'm definitely crying 😭
This song is so beautiful. In the end it is live and kindness that makes a good life.
Wahrva treasure Iris is!
Even sadder than the HMT scene is the fact that there are many similar cultures around the world that actually exist.
Beautiful
Absolute Perfection…..!
I just realised this is thirty years old now this year. It just adds to the depth of the lyrics. Since then I have divorced, my parents have both died, my brother's son died in a car crash, his daughter escaped a dodgy relationship, one of my daughters went all religious yet had to get a restraining order, the other has gone through three husbands trying to find the right man. Just life I guess.
What a beautiful human being!
Beautiful and the words I can relate too, anybody else relate to this song? Her voice is unique, not unlike Dolly Patrons voice.
Beatiful!!!!
Her line "I gave joy to my mother" just made me realise how the books I had as a child were a reflection of the care she had for my growing little brain.
Can you please play this song at my funeral
I first saw Iris perform, in Minneapolis, in August 1994. The following day my younger brother was in a motorcycle accident. He died three weeks later. His wife, a singer herself, sang "My Life" at his memorial. I love Iris dearly, have attended every concert she had in Minnesota, and have all her recordings. But I can't listen to "My Life" again - it's just too sad.
I was thinking the same. 😢❤
Me?
Hope it’s a long way off
Mine too!
Ohhh.. awesome 🎶🎸👍Ms ID great and legend.
Thanks for re posting this. It was tragically absent for awhile!
Dominic Voz There’s another one (Denmark TV I think) that’s even better that I’m hoping someone will re-post. 👍
I have another version from Dutch TV I will post later on...
Too beautiful ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Perfect singing
I love her.🙏♥️✨
handmaid's tale bravo.
Yeah man, that's where I found out about this beautiful tune.
Under his eyes.
Saw her this same year at The Supper Club in Manhattan ... Great Show !!
Absolutely fantastic performance. Grace Griffith also did a good cover of this classic song but the original is best. Iris really has a distinctive and beautiful voice.
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I cannot hear this without visualising the scene in the film Mister Lonely and the caricatures painted on eggs of the various characters in the film, which then dissolve into the actors as they lip synch with the song. It is a weird film that has very moving moments.
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No one comes close.
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Beautiful and the words I can relate too, anybody else relate to this song? Her voice is unique, not unlike Dolly Patrons voice.
Yes I can definitely relate. I will be 70 in July and I have so many regrets. My son committed suicide in may 2012. I have never been the same. My heart breaks daily.
@@TheBrisnana I am so sad to hear of your precious son. I have 7 sons and 2 daughters and I HONESTLY do not KNOW how I could deal with such pain, suffering and sorrow you have gone through. My Sincerest condolences To You and your family. Yes Mary, I too have great regrets, I don't think there is anyone in this hard and cruel world hasn't. As you say, your life has not been the same, how could it be, after what you have gone through😪💔. Met heart truly aches for you, and I don't I ow if you believe in Jesus, but I do AND honestly HE has got me through some of the worst days of my life. Believe and SURRENDER EVERYTHING to Jesus, EVEN if you don't practice any faith. Look up The Surrender Prayer This PRAYER is extremely powerful many prayers have been answered by those who are not reglious, but had a little trust. I will remember you in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless you Mary. I am on here regularly, if you EVER want to chat, I will here for you.❤💙
@@bernadettehays453 thank you so much. Sometimes I just need to talk about him. He did leave me a granddaughter, he named her winter. She is 10, will be 11 in April. I thank God everyday for her. Yes I too am a believer. If it was not for the strength that He gives me I couldn't make it. I pray God bless you for caring and I pray God bless your beautiful family.
@@TheBrisnanaMary! How wonderful that you have your precious son in your grandaughter. I am sure Winter is a great comfort to you. Just watching her, and seeing the special little things in her too. Thank you so much Mary! And God Bless you and precious little granddaughter. And YES! Jesus is a great comfort in great times of sorrow and pain. I wish you all the happiness, Winter and Your family. God Bless Mary.I will be here for you.🙏🏼💙❤
@@TheBrisnana 😥❤