Being English, I didn’t hear much of Nancy. One evening I heard a concert the BBC broadcast live. I was instantly hooked. She was witty and charming and her songs were honest and heartfelt. That was on the radio. It was only much later that I saw her videos and realised how beautiful she was. I’m so happy that I found her music ans sad that she has gone. Some people thou leave a mark of beauty on the world
I always thought that people who were sad when famous a person died were silly, until now. Because now I am one of those silly people. But I don't feel sad for her. I feel sad for this whole world that has to go on without her.
That's incredibly unempathetic. It's called GRIEF. You shouldn't feel sad for the fortunate person who caught an early "Get Out if Jail Free card." Your sadness is because of your own sense of lossy. Duh.
I've said this in a couple of posts, but when Nanci died I felt like I lost a friend. A unique talent who wrote and sang with simplicity and emotion. Nanci really was the gateway for me to the whole world of what came to be known as Americana Music. I never saw her in person until 2001. I wish I had caught her live sooner, but I started hearing Nanci on radio in the 1980's and saw her on ACL and other shows. Really one of the all-time greats of American music.
Yes, sad, but she suffered the trials of Job with her health. We'll miss her, but we have her incredible songs to treasure. Death? Get used to it. that's where we're all bound. Live every day like it was the last.
I am not a huge country or folk fan. Nanci Griffith hit me with a cannonball of wonderful music about the time that her live album "One Fair Summer Evening" came out, and a friend brought it to my house to play it for me. As diverse as my music collection is, I have more Nanci Griffith records and have seen her live more times than any other artist. I remember thinking when she announced her retirement a few years ago "there must be something wrong". I was run over by the news of her death last week and dont know when i will stop playing her music. I know, probably never.
Cannonball, she was. The heaviness in my heart only trumped by the loss of my music collection(Valley Fire, 2015)... Crazy, bitter irony, I get to be grateful for You Tube/Google/etc.
Unfortunately, I had never mentioned her accomplished guitar playing till I saw the comment EXACTLY I did notice, but have overlooked mentioning it in many of my comments, simply tragic that she has left us so soon, but we must accept life as it comes, I know Nanci is watching us all from above, her soul is roaming and smiling ….
Nanci I still cannot believe you are no longer with us but your music remains in my heart as it does others., she was such a sweet soul and remained faithful in keeping to her traditional Texas without trying to change the twang which was really her charm.
In my whole life I never felt a loss when an artist or public figure of any kind passed away until the passing of Nanci Griffith. Such a beautiful woman with the voice of an angel and though I never got to meet her I can't help but think that was no difference between that sweet soul on stage and off of the stage. Such a loss to us all.
Im in a Lone Star state of mind and here I am. We were so lucky to have been able to listen to this talented lady sing wonderful songs. I became a fan from Daddy Said in 86' when I had just found out I was gonna be a daddy. Now I'm a gramps.
She certainly spoke her truths with every song written or asked to sing it from another. An open and empty heart ready to be filled. What a treasure in our time. 💎 🇨🇦 🍁
I was lucky enough to have seen Nanci twice in the UK. From hearing my late mother play her little love affairs album as kid I was hooked! That angelic and effortless voice twinned with the melodic music. She will never be matched! God bless for such a talent! You’ll be missed.
I’ve followed u from the beginning! Bless u and Vaya Con Dios my musician buddy! I too will join u one day… wait for me in that gr8 concert in the sky!
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Being English, I didn’t hear much of Nancy. One evening I heard a concert the BBC broadcast live. I was instantly hooked. She was witty and charming and her songs were honest and heartfelt. That was on the radio. It was only much later that I saw her videos and realised how beautiful she was. I’m so happy that I found her music ans sad that she has gone. Some people thou leave a mark of beauty on the world
Nanci---there is no one to fill your shoes. RIP.
I always thought that people who were sad when famous a person died were silly, until now.
Because now I am one of those silly people.
But I don't feel sad for her.
I feel sad for this whole world that has to go on without her.
ditto.
That's incredibly unempathetic. It's called GRIEF. You shouldn't feel sad for the fortunate person who caught an early "Get Out if Jail Free card." Your sadness is because of your own sense of lossy. Duh.
@@kristieroybal4888 Are there any more at home like you? Get over yourself.
I've said this in a couple of posts, but when Nanci died I felt like I lost a friend. A unique talent who wrote and sang with simplicity and emotion. Nanci really was the gateway for me to the whole world of what came to be known as Americana Music. I never saw her in person until 2001. I wish I had caught her live sooner, but I started hearing Nanci on radio in the 1980's and saw her on ACL and other shows. Really one of the all-time greats of American music.
A smile that could light up the world.
This is when I fell in love with her...she looked exactly like this when she autographed her record for me at the old waterloo record store.
Nanci the stories you sang were endless. I know you are rest. Thank you for leaving your music behind.
AS she began, Nanci was like a young puppie, cute and lovable and you never wanted her to grow old
She was stunningly beautiful, and she put a huge amount of beauty into the world. Her death is simply tragic.
Yes, sad, but she suffered the trials of Job with her health. We'll miss her, but we have her incredible songs to treasure. Death? Get used to it. that's where we're all bound. Live every day like it was the last.
One of my favorite Nanci performances. Such an incredible legacy of music she has left behind. RIP Nanci.
Oh wow. Just awesome. Great to see Lucy Kaplansky sing with Nanci too
I saw her several times.
In Houston and Austin.
I would drive to Austin to see her.
I miss her.
She left a lot of great music behind.
Dignity, beauty, and talent.
🕊️ BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY 🕊️
She gave so much! And she had much to give us... gifts she knew we needed and she wanted to share... love.
A week after hearing of Nanci Griffith's death, now it's been announced that the drummer here, Kenny Malone, has died today. He played with EVERYONE.
Nanci in full bloom. Simply great.
Thanks for posting and reminding us of better, more hopeful, times. RIP, Nanci, you gave us so much.
Nanci at the winter marquee is another great view
Still weeping at our loss-- but thank you so much for sharing this.
THANK YOU SO MUCH I HAVE WAITED FOR THIS FOR YEARS
I am not a huge country or folk fan. Nanci Griffith hit me with a cannonball of wonderful music about the time that her live album "One Fair Summer Evening" came out, and a friend brought it to my house to play it for me. As diverse as my music collection is, I have more Nanci Griffith records and have seen her live more times than any other artist. I remember thinking when she announced her retirement a few years ago "there must be something wrong". I was run over by the news of her death last week and dont know when i will stop playing her music. I know, probably never.
Cannonball, she was.
The heaviness in my heart only trumped by the loss of my music collection(Valley Fire, 2015)...
Crazy, bitter irony, I get to be grateful for You Tube/Google/etc.
“Cold hearts and closed minds” 🤍🧡💚💙
Lloyd Green on steel and dobro, Mark O'Connor on fiddle, Mac McAnally singing back-up... MCA spared no expense.
But no James Hooker yet?
noooobody dislike this, awesome
Mac MacAnally🙂
She's missed
Beautiful woman with perfect pitch AND an extremely accomplished guitar player. No wonder I fell in love with her.
Unfortunately, I had never mentioned her accomplished guitar playing till I saw the comment EXACTLY I did notice, but have overlooked
mentioning it in many of my comments, simply tragic that she has left us so soon, but we must accept life as it comes, I know Nanci is watching us all from above, her soul is roaming and smiling ….
I was in this audience that day. My first time seeing her live.
Thank God we have great albums and live performances from this talented person. We have been been blessed.
Such a lovely human....lovely voice, lovely spirit. Too soon gone.
That was wonderful, thank you for posting. 🙏
I love her,, Beautiful girl with beautiful songs
It just doesn't get better than this.
They say only the good die young. This angel was taken too soon. RIP
Nanci I still cannot believe you are no longer with us but your music remains in my heart as it does others., she was such a sweet soul and remained faithful in keeping to her traditional Texas without trying to change the twang which was really her charm.
In my whole life I never felt a loss when an artist or public figure of any kind passed away until the passing of Nanci Griffith. Such a beautiful woman with the voice of an angel and though I never got to meet her I can't help but think that was no difference between that sweet soul on stage and off of the stage. Such a loss to us all.
Im in a Lone Star state of mind and here I am. We were so lucky to have been able to listen to this talented lady sing wonderful songs. I became a fan from Daddy Said in 86' when I had just found out I was gonna be a daddy. Now I'm a gramps.
She certainly spoke her truths with every song written or asked to sing it from another. An open and empty heart ready to be filled. What a treasure in our time. 💎 🇨🇦 🍁
This is a great performance, thanks for adding. Nanci was one of the best, I will always love her voice.
This is a precious time capsule of a seminal moment in Nanci’s career, complete with her very best of the time. So special.
I was lucky enough to have seen Nanci twice in the UK. From hearing my late mother play her little love affairs album as kid I was hooked! That angelic and effortless voice twinned with the melodic music. She will never be matched! God bless for such a talent! You’ll be missed.
Thanks for posting these. She was the best. I believe that's Mac McAnally with her on From a Distance. We are big Mac fans, too.
always thought that Guild ranges purest of any the guitars she played.
What a band!
DONT LIVE IN FEAR / FIGHT THE FEAR IN OUR SOULS AND MIIND / CANCER !!! R.I.P. SWEET ANGEL BEAUTIFUL TEXIAN GAL / LUV YA ,,,,,,,
Incredibly talented singer songwriter musician miss her
Did anyone in comments know Nancy in the late 1970's ???
P.S. I had Uncle Tootie autograph her record for me also ...he said this was the first concert he attended of Nanci's.
Oh so good! Thanks for posting - What a girl! No one else like her - I will miss her dearly - RIP beautiful, talented lady xxx
I’ve followed u from the beginning! Bless u and Vaya Con Dios my musician buddy! I too will join u one day… wait for me in that gr8 concert in the sky!