Just watched episode of American Pickers where they bought a few thousand dollars worth of your uncles memorabilia like a jacket, boots, pictures etc. Was very heartwarming as the Picker guy was very respectful and a huge fan.
The latest sun is sinking fast, my race is nearly run My strongest trials now are past, my triumph is begun O come Angel Band, come & around me stand O bear me away on your snowy wings to my immortal home O bear me away on your snowy wings to my immortal home
O bear my longing heart to Him who bled & died for me Whose blood now cleanses from all sin & gives me victory
You know, some of the most Blessed people on this earth give of themselves so freely and without regard to their age. Dr. Ralph Stanley is one of those very special people. As one of the previous posters commented he is the true meaning of the "Southern Gentleman"
I saw Ralph Stanley with my mom in Richmond a few many years ago. She passed away in 2012, and this was one of the songs we played as we laid her to rest. Peaceful and full of love.
Alwas sang at the funerals back home in the mountains. The combination of this song and Ralph's voice always seemingly brout some peace to all who were grieveing.
Kelly White, This is my choice for my dad's funeral as well, if I'm asked to sing. He's still with me--that's such a blessing from God! 93 and still as cantankerous as he was at 83!
Thank you! I was preparing my husband's body with a hospice nurse, and half-consciously humming this song (I do not have a lovely voice - it was quiet. But the nurse looked at me, not 'Why are you singing', but 'I know that song', and she joined me while we finished our work.
RIP Ralph Stanley...you were the songs of my childhood echoing through the Appalachian hills, you were the strum on my daddy's guitar, you were my grandmother's hum. The Angel Band has one more now.
I LOVE this SONG so much, I want it played at my funeral, ===not sad ! PEACEFUL, BEAUTIFUL, UP LIFTING.. We come into this ole world alone, But, we don't leave alone.. Thank- you very much for this video... Peace...
I grew up with some of Ralph Stanley's family in California and they would often bring me along to his performances. I feel very blessed to have seen this living legend and his amazing band perform live. I'm glad that "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" exposed a wider audience to his music. This is a lovely song.
Ralph Stanley was one of my dad's favorite...I can see him sitting on the front porch with his little radio listening to the Bluegrass Chanel after spending a day in the garden.....they played this at his funeral in Eastern KY a year ago, a lot of tears were shed.
this song is my mothers favorite song. shes gone now shes been gone for 15 years .now and she used sing this song to me and i havent heard this song since we put her to rest. we sang this song for her god bless you i know where your coming from
I dont know why but some songs brings to tears, without to understand what they are singing. This one is one of them, maybe i m too emotional those times, but that song is one of them. Great job guys.
OMG,..I shed a tear reading your comment,..My younger years were the same,...What I would give to go back!!,...many blessings to you and your family!....
i know what you mean.its very hard to do without your mother,i know the feeling.i lost my mother in 1982.i thought that every that when the days went by,it would get easier,but it hasnt.i still miss her dearly.just stay close to jesus and hold his hand and we will see our mothers again soon.god bless you keith hodge and your family.have a great day in the lord!friends in christ,roy earl.god bless you.
bless you ralph. i've just decided...i want this played at my funeral. maybe someone who is not saved there will get a picture of heavens gates.and i don't think ralph's description is far off..wow.you are awesome ralph...by the way. there are 3 more vs. to this song.google it and read them all.will bring you to tears..
I feel your pain. Rest in the assurance that there is a Great Comforter promised us from Jesus Christ, and He has them in His care now. Faith is enough. I miss my Mamaw everyday, and it's been over thirty years since she passed from this world.
I am an atheist...With that said I have always adored Dr Ralph Stanley ...I really wish I would have had the chance to meet him and shake his hand just one time....such a remarkable man .
Aaron Kainz to bad because if you weren't one you would still have a chance to shake his hand in heaven . Maybe you should think again where your heart is and where it should follow. God bless.💕
There seems to be a lot of confusion as to what the song is about. It's a Christian Gospel song about Christians dying and going to heaven where they see an Angel band. If you really want something from the song, and if you'd like to actually see what Ralph speaks of, then bow your head and call out to Christ.
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We sang this to my dad at his bedside while he passed, and I sang it again at his funeral. God bless you Mr. Stanley and your late brother too.
RIP Ralph! Hope the Stanley Bros are reunited up there in the Great Bluegrass Band in the sky.
I heard Angel Band the day my brother was passing. Never heard it before that morning!❤
The Angel Band just kicked it up a notch. RIP, Dr. Ralph.
This is the song we played at my father's funeral. He loved it and it loved us.....beautiful. So many emotions going through me on this song.
Rest in peace Uncle Ralph. We love you and will miss you. And yes, he really is my great uncle, he married my great aunt Jimmie
Just watched episode of American Pickers where they bought a few thousand dollars worth of your uncles memorabilia like a jacket, boots, pictures etc. Was very heartwarming as the Picker guy was very respectful and a huge fan.
This is a man who truly loves music. Ralph has been doing this all of his life... I imagine he will continue as long as the Lord permits him to.
The latest sun is sinking fast, my race is nearly run
My strongest trials now are past, my triumph is begun
O come Angel Band, come & around me stand
O bear me away on your snowy wings to my immortal home
O bear me away on your snowy wings to my immortal home
O bear my longing heart to Him who bled & died for me
Whose blood now cleanses from all sin & gives me victory
Thanks!
You know, some of the most Blessed people on this earth give of themselves so freely and without regard to their age. Dr. Ralph Stanley is one of those very special people. As one of the previous posters commented he is the true meaning of the "Southern Gentleman"
I am bawling with tears right now,...I miss my grandma!
These lyrics strum on my heart strings, EVERY SINGLE TIME
Don't need to be a christian to enjoy the lyrics and the overall song. Beautiful.
Daniel Maydana yup, like it enough to be going to see Dr. Ralph Stanely next friday
Thank you Mr. Stanley for this song and all of the music that you have ever done........thank you thank you thank you..........
Man I love this stuff. Real music. The world changes, my love of Appalachia never will.
I saw Ralph Stanley with my mom in Richmond a few many years ago. She passed away in 2012, and this was one of the songs we played as we laid her to rest. Peaceful and full of love.
Love that old time gospel.Thanks for the music Mr.Stanley
Alwas sang at the funerals back home in the mountains. The combination of this song and Ralph's voice always seemingly brout some peace to all who were grieveing.
It's funny you say that; it was sang at my uncle Roger and Uncle Mike's funerals. They're both great men who grew up in rural Alabama such as myself.
tears everytime
Ralph is a National treasure
Of all the people that sing this song Mr. Stanley is the only one that can bring me to tears everytime... he is a true gentleman...
One of the greats.
First Heard this song shortly after a good friend of mine died of cancer. Rip petitta.
Kelly White, This is my choice for my dad's funeral as well, if I'm asked to sing. He's still with me--that's such a blessing from God! 93 and still as cantankerous as he was at 83!
Thank you! I was preparing my husband's body with a hospice nurse, and half-consciously humming this song (I do not have a lovely voice - it was quiet. But the nurse looked at me, not 'Why are you singing', but 'I know that song', and she joined me while we finished our work.
GOD HAS BLESSED RALPH STANLEY
How can anybody not love this..
enjoy while you can he's one of the greatest
RIP Ralph Stanley...you were the songs of my childhood echoing through the Appalachian hills, you were the strum on my daddy's guitar, you were my grandmother's hum. The Angel Band has one more now.
I LOVE this SONG so much, I want it played at my funeral, ===not sad ! PEACEFUL, BEAUTIFUL, UP LIFTING.. We come into this ole world alone, But, we don't leave alone.. Thank- you very much for this video... Peace...
RIP You are the greatest ever! Gone but NEVER forgotten !
I grew up with some of Ralph Stanley's family in California and they would often bring me along to his performances. I feel very blessed to have seen this living legend and his amazing band perform live. I'm glad that "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" exposed a wider audience to his music. This is a lovely song.
No one can sing like Him!🙏✝️💔💯💟
And of course His Band ~
Rest in peace Ralph Stanley. U had a very unique voice.
Ralph Stanley was one of my dad's favorite...I can see him sitting on the front porch with his little radio listening to the Bluegrass Chanel after spending a day in the garden.....they played this at his funeral in Eastern KY a year ago, a lot of tears were shed.
Ladies n gennilminn, this is the best version I have ever come to listen to💥💖
I love this song. Ralph Stanley is a musical inspiration.
thank you Ralph I've shed many a tear listing to you sing for the Lord
the true sound of bluegrass, may he live forever. So much of bluegrass has been messed up with the new generation
God bless you and you will make the angel band sound even brighter and better.
Love his sense of humor and his legendary voice.
I was lucky enough to see Ralph n the boys in England last year. An incredible experience....almost religious....and I aint religious!!
Chills, every time I hear this song......chills.
RIP Ralph...you were an amazing musician!
HERE IN GUAYMAS.SONORA MEXICO.always love his music he is ma heroe.HE IS GREAT MAN.RIP SEÑOR RALP.
Rest in Heavenly peace Mr. Stanley, thank you for sharing your gift with us.
this song is my mothers favorite song. shes gone now shes been gone for 15 years .now and she used sing this song to me and i havent heard this song since we put her to rest. we sang this song for her god bless you i know where your coming from
He was one of a kind. Great singer and Banjo player.
this song blesses my spirit
Down home, unpretentious music that touches the soul.
So glad I was able to see Ralph a few years ago ..his music will live forever
We lost A folk music master when he left us. Glad for the times in which we live so I can enjoy his music thogh he has been gone so long now.
What an amazing voice Ralph has! Beautiful version of this song,
This song brings back so many memories for me. Always reminds me of my loved ones in HEAVEN.
As an atheist, 2 Chronicles 15:12-13 brings me great comfort!
i was there. :)
i love his jokes.
he is such a great singer, and no one can even compare to his voice. i consider him the god of bluegrass.
I know he's singing up in heaven now!
One of my very favorite Ralph Stanley songs. Nobody sings it like him.
This song makes me miss my granny so much. When she died I know the angel band took her away. I love her so much. Rest In Peace Maggie Marie Dempsey!
I dont know why but some songs brings to tears, without to understand what they are singing. This one is one of them, maybe i m too emotional those times, but that song is one of them. Great job guys.
OMG,..I shed a tear reading your comment,..My younger years were the same,...What I would give to go back!!,...many blessings to you and your family!....
Love Ralph Stanley songs,my favorite is Angle band.RIP
Rest Easy- thank you for the music. 🙏🏼🎶
Love this Song Too! Bluegrass Addict! 3,/27/2021 . Ralph Stanley Rules!😎❤❤🙏🏼✝️✌🏻😎☕♎
i know what you mean.its very hard to do without your mother,i know the feeling.i lost my mother in 1982.i thought that every that when the days went by,it would get easier,but it hasnt.i still miss her dearly.just stay close to jesus and hold his hand and we will see our mothers again soon.god bless you keith hodge and your family.have a great day in the lord!friends in christ,roy earl.god bless you.
this is fucking genius, incredible focus in the vocal, a model.
Beautiful! I hope heaven is filled with the masters and their music like Ralph.
my friend, the word is strong, we all have chioces to make in life, best wishes to you, I love Dr. Stanley as well!
Love Ralph Stanley! Bluegrass Rules#2021
love your songs, and hope to see you at church
bless you ralph. i've just decided...i want this played at my funeral. maybe someone who is not saved there will get a picture of heavens gates.and i don't think ralph's description is far off..wow.you are awesome ralph...by the way. there are 3 more vs. to this song.google it and read them all.will bring you to tears..
The greates there has ever been.
I feel your pain. Rest in the assurance that there is a Great Comforter promised us from Jesus Christ, and He has them in His care now. Faith is enough. I miss my Mamaw everyday, and it's been over thirty years since she passed from this world.
just reading these comments is gunna make me cry
everyone talks of bill monroe and his contribution to blue grass,,but there is no one better than ralph stanley,,
i decided this would be played at my funeral years ago.
I am an atheist...With that said I have always adored Dr Ralph Stanley ...I really wish I would have had the chance to meet him and shake his hand just one time....such a remarkable man .
Aaron Kainz to bad because if you weren't one you would still have a chance to shake his hand in heaven . Maybe you should think again where your heart is and where it should follow. God bless.💕
I immediately fell in love with this song!
I guess ole Ralph will still be singing even on his way out. Amazing how his old voice has held up.
I really LOVE this song
What a voice!
i love this song!
Rest in peace Ralph I'll pick with you in heaven
I love this!!!!
Ralph Stanley sings Blue Grass the it should be sung. This is a great video to a great song.
dude I couldn't have said it better. Both forms of music, so different, can be equally intense. PEACE
Loved this man
rest in peace, Dr. Stanley
RIP Dr. Ralph Stanley
Love this
love this song
He is simply the best ever bluegrass master!
@schenut i watched my mom pass away in the hospital a few years ago. i know how ya feel man. best of wishes
j'adore !!!!!
Still brilliant!!!
God Bless All!
He sounded incredible for being at this age, even better than the recorded version of this song!
I love this so much!
Rest easy, Dr. Ralph....
@schenut .... Please sing it now.....she will here it....God bless her.
Amazing...
There seems to be a lot of confusion as to what the song is about. It's a Christian Gospel song about Christians dying and going to heaven where they see an Angel band. If you really want something from the song, and if you'd like to actually see what Ralph speaks of, then bow your head and call out to Christ.
the32712 stfu
@schenut i watched as my mom passed away from gastric cancer in the hospital. so i know how u feel :(