Prior to my sister's passing a couple of years ago, she planned her funeral and the songs she wanted played. This was the song she wanted played last. It was her wish that people would clap their hands and dance a little dance in celebration of her life. My sister was very talented in playing the piano. This reminds me of her and of that moment when we said goodbye to her. Thank you.
I'm so glad I brought back special memories to you ...and thank you for the hair idea...I LOVE the old beehive...I think I can pull that look off...Later....`(queen) Joan
Joan, I'm from South West Missouri and I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your way you played this song on that beautiful old upright piano. I don't know how to play or read sheet music. I can only play by ear and memory. I have played trombone, clarinet, organ, piano, keyboard 🎹, and violin 🎻.
That was really good Joan, I liked it very much. I've been trying to teach myself ragtime music but not alot of people show you how to play these days. Thanks for sharing.
Oh how I love this! Enjoyed every inspiring note and key stroke! Girl, I'll never play this one again after listening to your awesome version! You are great Joanie. Love Ya! Moe Oh yeah, I'll be watching for the bee hive hairdo. . . . . . . I mean, I wanna see you put Vestal Goodman to shame! LOL!
Reminds me of how my grandma used to play. My favorite thing as a kid was listening to her play the piano. I wish she still would!
This song played so beautifully is helping me through one of the worst times in my entire life. Thank you, Joan.
So good I get tears
Now that's how you feel a slow song up. Beautiful lady with beautiful playing. Love it
Don’t think I’ve ever heard this so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. This is a special blessing!
Love how much you can actually see she loves playing the music.
Joan Atwell you are a blessing to this troubled earth, may God be with you my dear, Greetings from Botswana
This was awesome. I am ready to go to church and praise the Lord!
I just discovered this. My grandmother's favorite hymn. I remember her singing it all the time. Just wonderful! 👍
This Lady is without doubt top class
Yep, I also found this.
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I solely agree 💯 percent!
A real God given talent. My neighbor played this style....all by ear. I struggled thru lessons. Thank you lady
Love the sound from a good old upright piano!
Love this song!
Simply magnificent 👏
I never get tired of listening to you play!
My mother played just like you do.
Thank You!
I just love her style of playing I can listen to it forever
Its the best version on YT 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Her playing reminds me of Joanne Castle. How wonderful she is.
I keep teturning..its that fun and uplifting! Thank you!
Prior to my sister's passing a couple of years ago, she planned her funeral and the songs she wanted played. This was the song she wanted played last. It was her wish that people would clap their hands and dance a little dance in celebration of her life. My sister was very talented in playing the piano. This reminds me of her and of that moment when we said goodbye to her. Thank you.
I keep returning...you play this so beautifully! Bless you!
Back again, as I love this! Thank you!
They Don't get any Better then this, Thanks Joan, God Bless You.
Back again! Love this! And love you! Thank you!
Beautiful 👏 love New Orleans Music
Never have I heard this song played Stride! Love it!
Been back kazillion times....so fun and soulful!! Thank you! Thank you! True spirit here! Bless you!
This is my favorite version of Just a Closer Walk with Thee! I cant stop listening to it!! Thank you for the great video!
I love this. My grandmother, aunties and uncles play the piano in third style and songs like these. When I was young we would watch them. Beautiful
Love this. I've always wished I could play the piano. You make it seem so easy. 💗🌹💗
You Play so well 🥰 Hallelujah 🙌🙌
She makes it look so easy!!!! 👍❤️
Play it Sister! Love your style!
You play so beautifully, thank you for sharing, you really brought me a smile with your original version of this timeless tune.
I love it, sister. That is my favorite hymn
I'm so glad I brought back special memories to you ...and thank you for the hair idea...I LOVE the old beehive...I think I can pull that look off...Later....`(queen) Joan
Beautifully played.
Thank you so much for this. My Dad played it just like this and you brought every loving memory of him back to me.
I just love your style Joan!
Excellent, really enjoyed your performance. Lifted my day, thanks.
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT MY FRIEND,JOAN IS THE BEST
3rd time watching you play...you are adorable as your body rocks as you play...makes me rock too! Very fun!
Terrific......Loved this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this! Very nice!
Best style of piano ever heard beautiful
Loved your style of playing....just AWESOME!!
It appears this lady plays by ear, like my dear mother did(she also played religious hymns). Always have loved this song...just love hearing this!🥰👍💕
Amen. For the glory of god. Amazing hymn. I am waiting to my lord.
Just plain wonderful! Love your playing.
Awesome rendition!
What a talent-loved it
Hell yes you rock girl. Loved this so much.
Best music video .
Great talent. Love your rendition. Thanks for sharing!!
Put sand in my eyes......wonderful.
Un son authentique ! bravo
jean-pierre Guillaume YEs
You Make my Day every time i watch this Video, Your the BEST
Simply amazing
The GREATEST
Very good performance. 😊
Amen sister!!
Love it
Wonderful! Very beautiful
AWESOME!!! Very well played!!
really nice. thank you !!!!!!!
Awesome job!
Outstanding and well done.
Best piano cover ever
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
Very Nice !!!
Nicely done!
Que bello talento, hoy no se oye tocar de ese modo, que Dios te bendiga hna., gracias. Desde Santiago de Chile
Joan - there's nobody quite like you!
THE GREATEST
amazing
I like it. You have style. Thank you very much.
GRANDE CLASSE !! BRAVO A VOUS MME LA PIANISTE
Thanks 👍
This made my heart smile! ♥️
Beautiful. Soulful. 🙏🏾
Joan, I'm from South West Missouri and I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your way you played this song on that beautiful old upright piano. I don't know how to play or read sheet music. I can only play by ear and memory. I have played trombone, clarinet, organ, piano, keyboard 🎹, and violin 🎻.
Very Nice .
Excellento !
You're the best!
Wow ! Beautiful!
That was really good Joan, I liked it very much. I've been trying to teach myself ragtime music but not alot of people show you how to play these days. Thanks for sharing.
awh--thank ya thank ya very much...have a great weekend...~(queen) Joan ~Louisiana usa
Wonderful!!!! Marvelous!!!!
Awesome I loved it :) thank you x
keep them coming please
fantastic ,i enjoy your playing and singing
Fantastic.👍👍👍
What a lady! ❤️
keep that gospel coming sis
I love it
Beautiful piano playing
me gustaría aprender tu estilo me fascina
Terrific. 🎶🎶👍👍👍
:) keep on a playin Sista! keep on a playin!!! .. you keep on a praisin Jesus keep ticklin them ivories!
Beautiful
Oh how I love this! Enjoyed every inspiring note and key stroke! Girl, I'll never play this one again after listening to your awesome version! You are great Joanie. Love Ya! Moe Oh yeah, I'll be watching for the bee hive hairdo. . . . . . . I mean, I wanna see you put Vestal Goodman to shame! LOL!