The melody of this song is from a 17th century Scottish ballad about tragic young lovers. It crossed the Atlantic with the Scots-Irish immigrants who settled much of Appalachia and the south, bringing their instruments and music. The lyrics changed to reflect the hard times they suffered and the homesickness they felt, since they usually never saw their families back across the pond ever again in this life. It's one of my favorites, too, timeless and so achingly beautiful.
You’re correct, and thank you for taking the time to inform those reading the comment section. I cannot believe how much hogwash there is spread across the Internet about the origins of this song. It is Not a Civil War era song, but was written down and published in the mid-to-late 1700s. The Civil War was about 100 years later! The melody is absolutely Nothing like the style of American Indians’ historically traditional music. To claim the melody was lifted from an "American Indian melody” is just ludicrous. It is also Nothing like “Negro spirituals.” It is not like Portuguese music either. Instead, the melody is very distinct with the mournful, wailing tone and rhythm of the Scots-Irish Appalachian mountain-people. The traditional singing of the Scots-Irish pioneers in this country was, not surprisingly, strikingly similar to the ancient/historical singing of Scotland’s people. For those who sing in the historically traditional style it still is. Why do people not use common sense and search for accuracy before spreading misinformation far and wide?
My Farther was a Bass/Baritone and once a great Opera Singer that stopped to use his God Given Gift to sing for God and was the best Minister of music you ever heard sing and his mom played piano for church almost her whole life and being raised in the South my dad loved the black spirituals most of all. And even as a child I loved this song the most out of all the songs he sang and I can't listen to it without crying because it has God's promises to us that we would be with our families again and I know my parents will meet me when I cross over the Jordan. I don't much but I know God keeps all of His promises.
When a songstress finishes her first three notes you know whether she has you hooked or not. No way I wasn't listening to this till the very last note. Awesome. Thank you.
More PURE talent in this room than you will find on the combined roster of any big record label.. Kudos to whoever decided to record this!!.... Simply AMAZING
@@DanielPena-nv2nj As a result of your comment and the reply to it, I also listened to the Isaacs version. Since I am entitled to my opinion, I agree with your "best rendition EVER" comment. Isaacs, overarranged /overproduced but still good, Jamie Wilson and loving friends who sang with her; pure heart, pure love, pure talent, absolutely genuine !!!!!!!!!! If you Feel what you have stated then you owe it to yourself to listen to this little girl sing it. th-cam.com/video/QGjQBXSMGZs/w-d-xo.html. EmmyLou is as good or better than any also ....... My comment is meant with lightheartedness and LOVE, please accept it that way. ... and THIS one,,,,trust me ... th-cam.com/video/b1Z4PAZX9Bs/w-d-xo.html
What a GORGEOUS, soulful expression of this song! LOVE the fiddle part too! Want to hear more later from the fiddler and the whole group. This song is among my top 4-5 favorites. Went through a phase of ? # of weeks trying to sing this song myself with the right recorded instrumental backup, but alone. Sang and played violin ('fiddle' too!) in groups for most of my 72 years. You've reawakened a tremendous longing in these alone times of pandemic to do these things again! With social distancing limits in church and no music ensembles, the best I do outside of the house is sing in my pew with a mask! " The Sweet Bye and Bye" (with great recorded bluegrass accompaniment) might be my absolute favorite right now, probably because it's the one I sing the best, and I love it! I'll be back to hear more!
THIS IS EXCITINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!! THE SONG IS TIMELESS ,NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF ITS MESSAGE BUT ALSO, IN NO SMALL PART, DUE TO THE MANY GREAT AND TALENTED ARTISTE....PRESENT COMPANY INCLUDED...WHO HAVE KEPT IT ALIVE!!!V.W.
Lyrics ; I'm a poor wayfaring stranger While traveling thru this world of woe Yet there's no sickness, toil, or danger In that bright world to which I go I'm going there to see my Father I'm going there no more to roam I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home I know dark clouds will hang 'round me, I know my way is rough and steep Yet beauteous fields lie just before me Where God's redeemed their vigils keep I'm going there to see my mother She said she'd meet me when I come I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home
Thank You!! damn I knew I heard her voice but couldn't place where!..... The Trishas!!!! yes that's it! it was driving me nuts :) I loved the Trishas too
Excellent job...It's my favorite too and I have done it fast and slow when I perform...You hit just the right tempo. It really conveys the mood of the song. Thanks, headed to a memorial service now with this hopeful song on my mind and the hope of Christ in my heart.
is it just me, or is it crazy obvious that the blonde is looking at Jamie with so much love in her eyes. she almost cant stop looking her up and down and just gazing at her the whole time. if thats not the look of someone being in love, then idk what is.
I would love to meet all of them in person and just sit around on a back porch by a fire pit, talk music and play a while (though they're alot more talented than me with a guitar, I would be honored to sing with them) :)
Wonderful . It makes me glad to find such sentiments , Voices & Peace in the way you folks share your Talent in the Sight of the Lord. The Corvid-19 virus has given us the time to be your audience as we self isolate. Praise be to God for that search .
Hebrews 11:13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. 14 People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15 If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country-a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
if he exists he isnt your god mate, he has already done all your scripture math and he still hates you/us. is he smarter then you? then why are you trying to make sense of it? the only beautiful part of this is the music not faith. Faith is just the front page of the shitty excuse people use to hurt each other
The hand of GOD is all over this song to cross the chilly Jordan river. AMEN.
The melody of this song is from a 17th century Scottish ballad about tragic young lovers. It crossed the Atlantic with the Scots-Irish immigrants who settled much of Appalachia and the south, bringing their instruments and music. The lyrics changed to reflect the hard times they suffered and the homesickness they felt, since they usually never saw their families back across the pond ever again in this life. It's one of my favorites, too, timeless and so achingly beautiful.
Nice summation. My ancestors were among those homesick for Ulster.
@Juelz Dante yup, been watching on flixzone for since november myself :D
You’re correct, and thank you for taking the time to inform those reading the comment section. I cannot believe how much hogwash there is spread across the Internet about the origins of this song.
It is Not a Civil War era song, but was written down and published in the mid-to-late 1700s. The Civil War was about 100 years later!
The melody is absolutely Nothing like the style of American Indians’ historically traditional music. To claim the melody was lifted from an "American Indian melody” is just ludicrous.
It is also Nothing like “Negro spirituals.”
It is not like Portuguese music either.
Instead, the melody is very distinct with the mournful, wailing tone and rhythm of the Scots-Irish Appalachian mountain-people. The traditional singing of the Scots-Irish pioneers in this country was, not surprisingly, strikingly similar to the ancient/historical singing of Scotland’s people. For those who sing in the historically traditional style it still is.
Why do people not use common sense and search for accuracy before spreading misinformation far and wide?
Thank you for giving us this information...
@@altereddogma Exactly!!! Well and accurately said. Bravo!!!
Courtney Patton also has great vocals ❤️
My Farther was a Bass/Baritone and once a great Opera Singer that stopped to use his God Given Gift to sing for God and was the best Minister of music you ever heard sing and his mom played piano for church almost her whole life and being raised in the South my dad loved the black spirituals most of all. And even as a child I loved this song the most out of all the songs he sang and I can't listen to it without crying because it has God's promises to us that we would be with our families again and I know my parents will meet me when I cross over the Jordan. I don't much but I know God keeps all of His promises.
wonderful job the fiddler is incredible
Listen to aint no grave often, this is just as good. Thank you Jamie this is up there as well.
Thanks to TH-cam for bringing this back to my radar. What a talented group.
When a
songstress finishes her first three notes you know whether she has you hooked or not. No way I wasn't listening to this till the very last note. Awesome. Thank you.
One of my favorite songs sang by a great singer
To me, this is the best wayfaring stranger ever. Almost cried. incredible feeling. Congrats!
I think you are right, except, I did cry.
Listen to Emmylou Harris sing it.
Bravo sister. Never heard such beautiful heart felt country gospel. Amein see you in JAHS kingdom. I pray
The violin is just so smooth and mellow. Excellent
Well done makes me homesick for the hills where I was raised wolf holler & mt baldy
More PURE talent in this room than you will find on the combined roster of any big record label.. Kudos to whoever decided to record this!!.... Simply AMAZING
Amen
Josh Seaver
You drunk?
Truth!
Better than the version by the Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra? I like that one just as much if not more than this one.
Wow, brought tears to my eyes!
Only need one word to express this performance, AWESOME!
This such an old song and Jamie sings it with a Celtic sean nos so beautifully.
Goose bumps and tears in my eyes. Never Heard so before. Greetings fromm Germany. God bless you.
Best rendition of Wayfaring stranger EVER!
Hmmm! That is a big statement which you are entitled to make however, have you heard The Isaacs?
@@happyolddude No but I will!
@@DanielPena-nv2nj As a result of your comment and the reply to it, I also listened to the Isaacs version. Since I am entitled to my opinion, I agree with your "best rendition EVER" comment. Isaacs, overarranged /overproduced but still good, Jamie Wilson and loving friends who sang with her; pure heart, pure love, pure talent, absolutely genuine !!!!!!!!!! If you Feel what you have stated then you owe it to yourself to listen to this little girl sing it. th-cam.com/video/QGjQBXSMGZs/w-d-xo.html. EmmyLou is as good or better than any also ....... My comment is meant with lightheartedness and LOVE, please accept it that way. ... and THIS one,,,,trust me ... th-cam.com/video/b1Z4PAZX9Bs/w-d-xo.html
May the Lord Bless you Jamie,
Very uplifting,Thank You,love from Ireland💚
She's riotously gorgeous!
Stay safe during the Coronavirus and a safe 2021 to you and your family!
Let me describe how incredible this is using words that are worthy: ..?..?...... sorry, no words are worthy.
beautiful voice. Brava.
This is excellent. There's nothing better than live acoustic music like this, better even than the sum of the parts.
What a GORGEOUS, soulful expression of this song! LOVE the fiddle part too! Want to hear more later from the fiddler and the whole group. This song is among my top 4-5 favorites. Went through a phase of ? # of weeks trying to sing this song myself with the right recorded instrumental backup, but alone. Sang and played violin ('fiddle' too!) in groups for most of my 72 years. You've reawakened a tremendous longing in these alone times of pandemic to do these things again! With social distancing limits in church and no music ensembles, the best I do outside of the house is sing in my pew with a mask! " The Sweet Bye and Bye" (with great recorded bluegrass accompaniment) might be my absolute favorite right now, probably because it's the one I sing the best, and I love it!
I'll be back to hear more!
Sad song and hauntingly beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us! It lets us feel the song writer’s pain! 🥲
Thank You Lord that my final home is in Heaven eternal with You. I am just a wayfaring stranger here on earth. Thanks for posting.
This singer climbs right into the emotions of this song & comes out authentically fine & beautiful.
love ya work Jamie
from South Australia
Brilliant
Stellar performance, hitting the heart and soul.
What a beautiful voice
THIS IS EXCITINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!! THE SONG IS TIMELESS ,NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF ITS MESSAGE BUT ALSO, IN NO SMALL PART, DUE TO THE MANY GREAT AND TALENTED ARTISTE....PRESENT COMPANY INCLUDED...WHO HAVE KEPT IT ALIVE!!!V.W.
I absolutely love this rendition of this beautiful song. Listen to this at least once a day to feel Gods love
she has the best version mean that from my heart! song helped save me
Fantastic violin!!!!!
I could listen to Jamie sing from a cook book
It's one of my all time favorites too.
Awesome rendition of a classic, still an awesome singer
How wonderful is THIS???
Jamie what a beautiful talent!
Lyrics ;
I'm a poor wayfaring stranger
While traveling thru this world of woe
Yet there's no sickness, toil, or danger
In that bright world to which I go
I'm going there to see my Father
I'm going there no more to roam
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home
I know dark clouds will hang 'round me,
I know my way is rough and steep
Yet beauteous fields lie just before me
Where God's redeemed their vigils keep
I'm going there to see my mother
She said she'd meet me when I come
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home
gerhard sochor Thank you 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
@Amanda Hahl thanks for the poem »;ª)
My favorite is Andy Griffith's version.
The Lady does it well-!!!!!!!!🥰
Wow, amazing job. Great singing done by Jamie and the middle fiddle was well done too !
I miss having people like this to pick and worship with.
I couldn't love this any more. What a perfect rendition Jamie and friends!
Love these video's. Jamie & Courtney have voices from Heaven. I have not heard this stuff since I was a kid in church.
Fantastic 👏 👏 👏.
1:18 she nailed the correct note with her voice.
Yes she Did !!!
@@jessecamping Maybe. OK. Generally she's flat.
WOW. I first saw her performing with The Trishas. I knew she was really good...but damn. This girl's got soul.
Anointed 👍
Thank You!! damn I knew I heard her voice but couldn't place where!.....
The Trishas!!!! yes that's it! it was driving me nuts :)
I loved the Trishas too
What a nice voice you have Jamie
WOW, What else can you say! Love those Texas Singers.............
your southern gospel is great along with courtney and the boys
God bless! Wonderful!
Awesome
I love your music Jamie!!!!
Again well done I love the feeling that you put into This great song may the creator bless you
It's been so long since I have seen Two Such talented and Beautiful Women. and Many great Men!
Amazing!
Absolutely love her voice.
Excellent job...It's my favorite too and I have done it fast and slow when I perform...You hit just the right tempo. It really conveys the mood of the song. Thanks, headed to a memorial service now with this hopeful song on my mind and the hope of Christ in my heart.
Room full of cool !
Love this
Has me misty-eyed. Love that!
Achingly beautiful
is it just me, or is it crazy obvious that the blonde is looking at Jamie with so much love in her eyes. she almost cant stop looking her up and down and just gazing at her the whole time. if thats not the look of someone being in love, then idk what is.
Excellent!
I would love to meet all of them in person and just sit around on a back porch by a fire pit, talk music and play a while (though they're alot more talented than me with a guitar, I would be honored to sing with them) :)
Wonderful . It makes me glad to find such sentiments , Voices & Peace in the way you folks share your Talent in the Sight of the Lord. The Corvid-19 virus has given us the time to be your audience as we self isolate. Praise be to God for that search .
Beautiful ❤
Best version i've ever seen ❤️
Wow that's beautiful
Beautiful Vibrations For The Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow,always a beautiful song.
Красивый голос, приятная музыка. Спасибо!
Beautiful !!!
Beautiful, soul touching!
love her
"Wonderful'...Thanks..!
Good job!!!😀
The fiddler’s contribution was perfect.
Gods hand maidens bringing honor to His Majesty !
This goes deep
a great singer
Beautiful
Gods love comes through your voice
Your awesome
Si Dieu éxiste , je viens de l'entendre . Oh yes cowboy !
Side note.. Michael Martin Murpheys song WIld Fire is amazing
Simple and pure, just right!
Thank you for sharing this! This is my favorite version of this it reminds me of my childhood. Bless you.
Great!
Absolutely beautiful!
Hebrews 11:13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. 14 People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15 If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country-a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
... And time is running out for this world ...
if he exists he isnt your god mate, he has already done all your scripture math and he still hates you/us. is he smarter then you? then why are you trying to make sense of it? the only beautiful part of this is the music not faith. Faith is just the front page of the shitty excuse people use to hurt each other
awesome and awesome!😎⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
Thats perfection! !!!
LOVELY!
we are his once you know ...you know.. nothing of this world is what is for those who donot live of the efforts of other.
Courtney is BEAUTIFUL
MAJORCOOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!