*LYRICS - Take Me Home, Country Roads* ------------ Almost heaven, West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, blowin' like a breeze Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads All my memories gather 'round her Miner's lady, stranger to blue waters Dark and dusty, painted on the sky Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads I hear her voice in the mornin' hour, she calls me The radio reminds me of my home far away Drivin' down that road, I get a feelin' That I should've been home yesterday, yesterday Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads Oh West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, down the country roads Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen Albums: Live Sessions, vol. 02 and My Ozark Mountain Home
I've said this before, but watch these folks perform very carefully. This is how it's done. No amplifiers, no dancers, no fancy stage effects, no auto-tune. Just a lot of talent and hard work doing something they clearly love. You can tell they're having fun too. And whoever does their arrangements - great job!!
Yes...the Petersen Family is just incredible! So talented! I have seen them perform in concert three times now out in Branson, Missouri! Here is another family that also performs out there in Branson. th-cam.com/video/XdnwbA4ssWU/w-d-xo.html
I am a simple man from Siberia, but to this song I heard the murmur of a river, I caught the scent of roadside herbs and saw the mountains of West Virginia. Thank.
You're right, It's a beautiful song, and they all did a really lovely job :) Privet (greetings) to Siberia from Seattle, USA originally from Chisinau, Moldova
I’m a West Virginia resident and I’ve listened to many versions of this song. This is the best by far. The singing and the music in this song is absolute top notch.
The Petersen's version of this song is just so gorgeous! I could listen to this over and over! And this family also did a great version of this song! th-cam.com/video/XdnwbA4ssWU/w-d-xo.html
The lead singer's voice is angelic. I grew up listening to John Denver, Jim Croce, Neil Diamond with my family. What a fantastic version of this classic. Bless you all.
This version of this song changed my life. Cleaned me up. Got me sober. Helped me love my family the way they deserve. Thank you petersens from a fellow Missourian
Most precious thing about this wonderful group is the way they all smile at each other with genuine love and joy and pride about each other. Smiles like these are powerful.....
Awesome version, John Denver would be proud of this. My mother was an alcoholic in the late 70's,and when she was on a bender, she would play this until she passed out. She passed away in 1984. I hated the song for 30 years, but in the past 10 years have grown to embrace the words, and enjoy the songs message as a 60 year old.
Im a musician for 35 years and have also done sound engineering/recording,,,I simply can not believe how good they perform live,, Incredible!! This is testament how good this band really is! With "live" you cannot fake. This is like a perfect studio take! Sure makes the audio guys job a joy when working with great talent.
Saw John Denver do this live in Perth Australia in 1975. Never forgotten! Played the old cassette tape till it broke or tangled. Your rendition is wonderful, thank you for sharing!
I'm impressed and pleased at several levels so I don't know where to start. I'm a bit puzzled. I grew up in Hollywood and the music industry in LA. I'm an engineer and a musician, and have some idea of what it takes to produce a recording of this quality. Yet, I don't see all that stuff here in the video. And, it's obviously not a lip-sync. Yet, it sounds amazing -- stunningly good -- jaw dropping. All the instruments are present. The vocals are perfect. The performance is flawless and the engineering perfect. These days, I'm retired and living in West Virginia. Imagine that. And, I've been a fan of this song since the 1970s. So, just wow! This performance is superb. Until now, the best performance of this song I'd ever heard was when John Denver did this as a duet with Mama Cass Elliot, who is the ultimate expert at harmonizing with another singer. Now, there are two performances that are in first place. You guys are amazing. There's so much garbage being sold as "music" these days, you give me hope and make me very happy. Please continue.
Phillip I agree with you 100 percent. I've worked in television audio up here in Toronto for over 40 years and have worked for all the major US and Canadian networks; thousands of live audio projects and this piece definitely stands out. I'm thinking a very expensive console, perhaps a NEVE with extremely high precision mic preamps, recorded in a professionally treated room by someone with producer type hearing. Member of AES, SMPTE, SBE, ASA. A lot of care and good planning went into this, not to mention the super talent of these young people.
That was a very thoughtful reply and I whole heartedly agree. Even if there was some post production, it doesn’t diminish how good their performance was. . I think the fact they are siblings really helps their voices blend as well.
This was so pleasing to listen to especially during these dark times the country is going through. Classic traditional American family singing such a classic American song. Just beautiful.
Being a West Virginian, we tend to be very protective of people singing a song that means so much to our beautiful state that we are so proud of. But after hearing The Petersen’s singing of the song it did what John Denver’s singing does every time and that’s bring a tear to my eye. Thank you for performing such a very special performance of our beloved song.
As an older gent still existing in an ever changing world, it's refreshing to see a mainly younger generation group that can interpret a song written well before they were born, re-arrange it in a bluegrass style, but perhaps even adding more feeling and emotion than the original. The harmony and feel, different than the original, but still the same. I feel sure that John would be smiling! You are a shining light so needed in our times. Thank you!
Bill Danoff and (then-)wife Taffy Nivert ("aka, Fat City"), who wrote this song, are both still alive, I believe. They'll probably smile at this performance, too, if they find it. Fred
I'm a "big, tough truck driver", and your music moves me to tears. John Denver did his job, but you do it better. I can't say enough about how your music moves me. Keep on keepin' on. Please. I love it
Perhaps the best of all John Denver's songs! Love this cover. The use of fiddle, banjo, guitar, cello...etc. adds a special "country" feel to this song. Take me back to those country roads!
I am moved to tears. The strings and harmony and angelic vocals are absolutely amazing! And the smiles while all of you are performing tells the story that you love what you are doing!
You fine people to me epitomize what is great about America. You remind me of growing up in Virginia, why I was so proud of that heritage, why I served in the Marine Corps, what I love about this country. God bless you all.
That would be Julianne Petersen. What you're seeing there is pure joy; her being in the moment, unforced, unpretentious, and unscripted. It's like an award winning photograph. It's a unique and special moment in time.
Against even my own expectations, I return to your music over and over again. Your voices, harmonies, arrangements, and sound quality are incredible. More importantly, your music touches me.
I'm from where John Denver's grandma lived & took care of her till her passing. I knew his family & met him. He & the family would love how you did this song. Thank You!!
Chanter seul ou à plusieurs c'est toujours chanter pour le bonheur de ceux qui prendront le temps de vous écoutez. Mille Merci pour l'immense bonheur que vous partagez avec le monde entier.
My family used to sit around singing and playing. Dad is in the heavenly choir now. Mom played any instrument, but now sits and listens what little she can as she looses her hearing and already lost her sight. Watching this brings back memories, smiles, joy, and tears.
Mine too. I was so young at the time I didn't appreciate not only how good they actually were, but how it brought the whole family together. They are all gone now 😢, but ill have the memories for always.
As someone who was born, raised, and has always been in WV... Hearing this makes my heart feel so happy and brings tears to my eyes. Takes me back to my childhood with my great grandmother and grandfather. Thank you for this! Beautiful! 💚
I travelled from Canada through West Virginia before. Yet even so, I feel like this version of the song makes everyone all over the world feel like going back to West Virginia is going back home. Of like hundreds of covers of this song, I love this one best. Fantastic. Thank you for your talents. ❤ from 🇨🇦
"Driving Down The Road I Get A Feeling That I Should of Been Home Yesterday", If your mother or father are still living, call or go see them today and let them know how much they mean to you, especially in these hard times they need to know and hear that. This is the best cover of a "hit" song that I have ever heard.
I'm from Indonesia and find this jewel accedently while searching for Sheryl Crows old videos, not only Americans can enjoy this, youtube algorithms done it again 👍
Guys, i just mentioned that i’m german, it wasn’t my intention to let you think i’m special/better/wealthier/worse, or whatever, I just said i’m from Germany to say that here are other viewers from all over the world too, that’s all :-)
With all due respect to Mr. Denver, I believe this is the best rendition of the song I’ve ever heard. It’s beautifully done and really stirs up some emotions. ❤
What a nice cover ! I am a Japanese but once lived in Virginia as a UVA student. The Blueridge mountains still remain as a good memory of that time, and I love this old heart-warming song !
Как это ни странно, но эта песня очень сильно связана с Японией через аниме студии Ghibli "Шёпот сердца". С приветом из России. 奇妙なことに、この曲はスタジオジブリのアニメ「耳をすませば」を通して日本と強いつながりがあります。 ロシアからこんにちは。
I'm not American, but the essence of the song is "missing home". As an immigrant, Ulysses' Syndrome will always exist. The world is big, but a piece of your heart will always stay in your home. When I feel that nostalgia for my homeland, I listen to you and you comfort me. Thank you guys.
Aside from the original hit version by John Denver, with vocal backing by Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert, the Petersens have the BEST cover of this timeless classic that I've ever heard. Katie's lead vocal interpretation is a made-to-order perfect fit! Extremely well done, Petersens!
My Father was raised in West Virginia, in Montgomery. He passed out of this world 13 years ago, July 16th, 2009. He would have loved this beautiful song and your beautiful voices and faces. God bless you all, in Jesus holy name. ~Chaplain Michael Green
As a Brazilian guy , listening to this song, I got emotional, so I can imagine for people who lived and/or is living in West Virginia. . God bless you...
This is perhaps one of the better maybe THE BEST cover of Country Roads I have had the pleasure of hearing. The key change near the end was a magical touch.
I like how Matt leads in with the guitar and you hear Julianne with her mandolin add a few notes of accent going up the scale twice, then back down before Katie starts singing: th-cam.com/video/qap9Qm-Q894/w-d-xo.html
America is a young country but has so much things to tell. I was 9yo when I first heard american country music, which is not popular at all, here in France, and I love listening to it while drinking my coffee every morning. I hope i'll be able to go to west virginia or Utah one day to see those wonderful landscapes. For now i'm just practicing my english and reading about the american History (not the Hollywood one) 🤠
I love west virginia, my heart is around washington and arlington, i was there 2018 in vacation. We made big daytrips from there. The singing was so wonderfull
Well thank you Petersen Family. My mom taught me how sing and play a guitar and it was country/bluegrass that she taught me to sing. She just passed this week at 98 , and I cut my musical teeth on John Denver so your singing made me cry all over again. Thank you and God Bless and hope to see you up in New Hampshire sometime. You couldn't be more welcome.
I was born in a small farming town in western Victoria, Australia but grew up in Sydney. Hearing this song as a teenager in the seventies convinced me of where my heart lay. I escaped from the suburbs at twenty one and have lived around the hills of Southern Highlands ever since with no regrets. Thank you Petersens for your great cover of this classic.
Must have listened to this 20 times now. Just love it so much. From the smiles and fun to the beautiful voices, to the wonderful melody and perfect sychronicity and lovely instruments, especially the warm twanging of the banjo. Simply Heaven!!! Big Love from the U.K. ❤❤❤❤❤😊
I'm from South Africa and this song introduced me to this family last year. Thought its about time I left a comment. I listen to you guys almost daily. Your music is so refreshing. Love latest song by Katie ... I'd Call home.
That is such a beautiful new song. People should definitely check out Katie's channel. There are some real gems on there. And you might get some cooking tips as well.😉 - th-cam.com/channels/fLu-ZCdOlbYVaca4m5aFSA.html
I'm French and therefore far from the mountains of Virginia and my culture has little in common with that of the USA but bluegrass/country music resonates in my heart and soul and always brought tears in my eyes. I guess that's the power of music: it's universal and can bring people together. Thank you so much for this beautiful interpretation. Bless you all.
We had a local musician play this song at our son's funeral and i love listening to this families performance. It touches my heart each time i hear it.
Oh, what a wonderful performance! Vocals, instruments, and beautiful harmonies! Even the violin comes in at the end, which is awesome! Thank you very much! Tears naturally came out. Thank you everyone for making this masterpiece possible!
This is so so great. I cannot even describe it. Best rendition of this song that I personally have ever heard. My opinion. I can listen to it all night, Wow...
*LYRICS - Take Me Home, Country Roads*
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Almost heaven, West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, blowin' like a breeze
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
All my memories gather 'round her
Miner's lady, stranger to blue waters
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
I hear her voice in the mornin' hour, she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
Drivin' down that road, I get a feelin'
That I should've been home yesterday, yesterday
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
Oh West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, down the country roads
Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen
Albums: Live Sessions, vol. 02 and My Ozark Mountain Home
Thanks Liz!
Amazing
Thanks!. Gracias!
True......
Thanks.
I’m trying to find cleanest voice from youtube, still haven’t found anything like Katie.
Their harmony is just out of this world. No words can truly express how beautiful they sound.
They are siblings. It is not that difficult.
So true - and that's video "only". Live on stage, the voices are at least 10 x more impressive - it's a wise decision to come to their shows.
A nice vibrato
The look the lead singers sister gives when she starts singing is one of absolute pride , she knows she's nailed it.
A Hungarian listening from Hungary and feel homesick for West Wirginia. Wow.. The miracle of the music...
Miracle of your soul!!!
I'm from Cuba and living here, in America and when l was living in Cuba l felt the same!
A little piece of Heaven that still exists in America... God bless them.
As an American far away from our beautiful shores and my beautiful country roads, thank you for this rendition, brought tears to my eye.
I am a French farmer, and I feel a closeness to these songs, as if the transcendent truth and nature were bringing us closer.😊
💛
Merci de nous nourrir les paysans
Beautiful!
Aw thank you so much! We just played a show in France, and it is such a stunning country.
It is
素晴らしい歌声と演奏です！
素敵な演奏を聴いて幸せな気持ちになりました！
最高の3分間でした☆
I bet John Denver was smiling and gave a thumbs up when they recorded the song.
A salute.
I've said this before, but watch these folks perform very carefully. This is how it's done. No amplifiers, no dancers, no fancy stage effects, no auto-tune. Just a lot of talent and hard work doing something they clearly love. You can tell they're having fun too. And whoever does their arrangements - great job!!
Amen.....and Mom bringin' up the baseline...family counts
Yes...the Petersen Family is just incredible! So talented! I have seen them perform in concert three times now out in Branson, Missouri! Here is another family that also performs out there in Branson. th-cam.com/video/XdnwbA4ssWU/w-d-xo.html
I am a simple man from Siberia, but to this song I heard the murmur of a river, I caught the scent of roadside herbs and saw the mountains of West Virginia. Thank.
Konstantin you are now officially under KGB survaillance
You're right, It's a beautiful song, and they all did a really lovely job :)
Privet (greetings) to Siberia from Seattle, USA originally from Chisinau, Moldova
@@adrikbf7630, but why confidence that I myself am not from the KGB? ;)
@@FluffyMatzahBalls, salut din Siberia.
How do I move to Siberia? I like extreme cold and being by myself and nature. How’s the jobs there? What do you guys need?
You have a beautiful singing voice young lady. Seen your other video,, California.
I’m a West Virginia resident and I’ve listened to many versions of this song. This is the best by far. The singing and the music in this song is absolute top notch.
This song is about the western part of Virginia. The Shanannoah valley is in Virginia not West Virginia. Just a little fact.
@@michigan1085 your welcome. I'm from Va
@@covertocoverbookreviews6721 Actually, I lived 13 years in Martinsburg, WV and it is part of the Shenandoah Valley.
@@billnickerson8704 my bad.
The Petersen's version of this song is just so gorgeous! I could listen to this over and over! And this family also did a great version of this song! th-cam.com/video/XdnwbA4ssWU/w-d-xo.html
The lead singer's voice is angelic. I grew up listening to John Denver, Jim Croce, Neil Diamond with my family.
What a fantastic version of this classic. Bless you all.
The singer has one of the purest voices I've ever heard. Effortlessly beautiful.
I'm from Brazil and I love country music, you are very good, a simple family, congratulations.
This version of this song changed my life. Cleaned me up. Got me sober. Helped me love my family the way they deserve. Thank you petersens from a fellow Missourian
That's fantastic to hear.☺️
That's seriously beautiful. I hope they see this
That's wonderful! Out of curiosity, how so?
how did a song do that? You just liked it that much? I'm asking for serious, not being mean.
@@admiralbonetopick600 sometimes it’s like a song was written just for you.
Most precious thing about this wonderful group is the way they all smile at each other with genuine love and joy and pride about each other. Smiles like these are powerful.....
Awesome version, John Denver would be proud of this.
My mother was an alcoholic in the late 70's,and when she was on a bender, she would play this until she passed out. She passed away in 1984. I hated the song for 30 years, but in the past 10 years have grown to embrace the words, and enjoy the songs message as a 60 year old.
I feel happy for you!
Man, I respect you for that.
These folks are savagely underrated.
They are not underrated
@@Saint-Claire_88they most definitely are
Im a musician for 35 years and have also done sound engineering/recording,,,I simply can not believe how good they perform live,, Incredible!! This is testament how good this band really is! With "live" you cannot fake. This is like a perfect studio take! Sure makes the audio guys job a joy when working with great talent.
@@luisl2066 It's the Louise model from Ear Trumpet Labs :) www.eartrumpetlabs.com
Saw John Denver do this live in Perth Australia in 1975. Never forgotten! Played the old cassette tape till it broke or tangled. Your rendition is wonderful, thank you for sharing!
was that at subiaco oval or the 'entertainment centre' (neither exist now)... 😞
Katie has a special and rare depth in her voice. she made that song come alive in a way as if it had been sung in heaven itself
아주 어렸을 때 시골에서 최초로 들었던 존덴버 노래.
어렸을 때에도 너무 멜로디가 좋아 금방 좋아졌었는데
정말 잘 커버하셨네요~~
오랜만에 추억에 잠긴 시간이었습니다.
Thank you for your great work 👍 👏
오 여기서 한국인을!
Came back to this song over and over.
The smiles, the style, the performance, the atmosphere they create, so perfect.
Me too! Just can’t help myself.
This music is sublime. Organic and pure. What a pleasure to discover this.
I'm impressed and pleased at several levels so I don't know where to start. I'm a bit puzzled. I grew up in Hollywood and the music industry in LA. I'm an engineer and a musician, and have some idea of what it takes to produce a recording of this quality. Yet, I don't see all that stuff here in the video. And, it's obviously not a lip-sync. Yet, it sounds amazing -- stunningly good -- jaw dropping. All the instruments are present. The vocals are perfect. The performance is flawless and the engineering perfect.
These days, I'm retired and living in West Virginia. Imagine that. And, I've been a fan of this song since the 1970s.
So, just wow! This performance is superb. Until now, the best performance of this song I'd ever heard was when John Denver did this as a duet with Mama Cass Elliot, who is the ultimate expert at harmonizing with another singer. Now, there are two performances that are in first place.
You guys are amazing. There's so much garbage being sold as "music" these days, you give me hope and make me very happy.
Please continue.
Phillip I agree with you 100 percent. I've worked in television audio up here in Toronto for over 40 years and have worked for all the major US and Canadian networks; thousands of live audio projects and this piece definitely stands out. I'm thinking a very expensive console, perhaps a NEVE with extremely high precision mic preamps, recorded in a professionally treated room by someone with producer type hearing. Member of AES, SMPTE, SBE, ASA. A lot of care and good planning went into this, not to mention the super talent of these young people.
You cant fake real talent. Machinery can make superstars out of trash.
Check out Petersens' other videos. They are all amazing.
What a compliment! Thank you!!
That was a very thoughtful reply and I whole heartedly agree. Even if there was some post production, it doesn’t diminish how good their performance was. . I think the fact they are siblings really helps their voices blend as well.
This was so pleasing to listen to especially during these dark times the country is going through. Classic traditional American family singing such a classic American song. Just beautiful.
I love The Petersens. What a beautiful family. Thank You Lord Jesus for this blessed family. Greetings from State of Mato Grosso, Brazil 🇧🇷🤗🎸
Being a West Virginian, we tend to be very protective of people singing a song that means so much to our beautiful state that we are so proud of. But after hearing The Petersen’s singing of the song it did what John Denver’s singing does every time and that’s bring a tear to my eye. Thank you for performing such a very special performance of our beloved song.
Matt and Jon born in WV. Jon is WVU and Marshall grad
As an older gent still existing in an ever changing world, it's refreshing to see a mainly younger generation group that can interpret a song written well before they were born, re-arrange it in a bluegrass style, but perhaps even adding more feeling and emotion than the original. The harmony and feel, different than the original, but still the same. I feel sure that John would be smiling! You are a shining light so needed in our times. Thank you!
My sentiment exactly!
Bill Danoff and (then-)wife Taffy Nivert ("aka, Fat City"), who wrote this song, are both still alive, I believe. They'll probably smile at this performance, too, if they find it.
Fred
I really love a good pedal steel but you know what? That Dobro was mighty fine. I don’t even need to mention the ladies beautiful harmonies.
You could'nt have sayed it any better!
They're great musicians and singers and Looking good as well!
Totally awesome and Totally Agreeably.
The most beautiful and simple interpretation of this masterpiece by John Denver. I love you all. A hug from Brazil.
I'm from Nairobi ,have never set my foot out of Kenya ,but I'm now missing west Virginia,beutful people, beutful voices
I'm a "big, tough truck driver", and your music moves me to tears. John Denver did his job, but you do it better. I can't say enough about how your music moves me. Keep on keepin' on. Please. I love it
Ditto, bubba, ditto!!!!!
great words brian--keep the shiny side shiny
Keep on truckin' brother!
Keep it between the ditches brother. My dad and brother were truck drivers, much respect to a profession that most people don't understand.
nobody can sing this song better than john denver
Perhaps the best of all John Denver's songs! Love this cover. The use of fiddle, banjo, guitar, cello...etc. adds a special "country" feel to this song. Take me back to those country roads!
This family makes the world better.
Absolutely!
Yep
They sure do.
ABSOLUTELY !!! Harmonies by Siblings are in my view just a bit HEAVEN SENT !!!
ABSOLUTELY
For sure John Denver is smiling down from heaven listing to your all’s harmonies, beautiful 👍😀
You guys may not have been around, but he was a big star in his time. Great songs.
In a world that's gone crazy, listening to this song performed by this amazingly talented family brings such joy to my heart. Love it!!!
Yes....the Petersens are just so talented! I love this version! This is also amazing! th-cam.com/video/DAXrMWQ5IUo/w-d-xo.html
I am moved to tears. The strings and harmony and angelic vocals are absolutely amazing!
And the smiles while all of you are performing tells the story that you love what you are doing!
You fine people to me epitomize what is great about America. You remind me of growing up in Virginia, why I was so proud of that heritage, why I served in the Marine Corps, what I love about this country. God bless you all.
The way the girl on the left smiles at 0:17 for no particular reason other than perhaps she’s happy to be singing this song with her family, is gold.
so pure.
That would be Julianne Petersen. What you're seeing there is pure joy; her being in the moment, unforced, unpretentious, and unscripted. It's like an award winning photograph. It's a unique and special moment in time.
@@SanjaySingh-oh7hv Yes, it is very special. You can see the same smile in the older videos when she was a little girl!
That smile is contagious!
They are too cute! Just wanna hug em all. 🤗
From a born and raised West Virginian.........this is an absolutely flawless cover!!!! Denver would be very, very proud!
Hit Girl Denver is in Colorado. He’s talking about the guy named John Denver who made this song.
@@montywitdafoes4924 nothing gets past you does it.
shoulung I just like to make sure that people are getting the facts right.
I agree Brianmason3636
Dislocated hillbilly here this brought tears to my eyes, God bless you , OUTSTANDING
❤
Against even my own expectations, I return to your music over and over again. Your voices, harmonies, arrangements, and sound quality are incredible. More importantly, your music touches me.
I'm from where John Denver's grandma lived & took care of her till her passing. I knew his family & met him. He & the family would love how you did this song. Thank You!!
Might be the most American thing I have ever heard. I am from a totally different culture but cannot stop singing. Hello from Moscow, Russia.
God bless!
Chanter seul ou à plusieurs c'est toujours chanter pour le bonheur de ceux qui prendront le temps de vous écoutez. Mille Merci pour l'immense bonheur que vous partagez avec le monde entier.
My family used to sit around singing and playing. Dad is in the heavenly choir now. Mom played any instrument, but now sits and listens what little she can as she looses her hearing and already lost her sight. Watching this brings back memories, smiles, joy, and tears.
Mine too. I was so young at the time I didn't appreciate not only how good they actually were, but how it brought the whole family together. They are all gone now 😢, but ill have the memories for always.
You guys have no idea how therapeutic this song is during these times...a simple ‘thank you’ isn’t enough to show my appreciation 💛
They bring it home, they do, each and every time.
Katie just lights up the room with her smile, and her singing is sweeter than honey.
As someone who was born, raised, and has always been in WV... Hearing this makes my heart feel so happy and brings tears to my eyes. Takes me back to my childhood with my great grandmother and grandfather. Thank you for this! Beautiful! 💚
I travelled from Canada through West Virginia before. Yet even so, I feel like this version of the song makes everyone all over the world feel like going back to West Virginia is going back home.
Of like hundreds of covers of this song, I love this one best. Fantastic. Thank you for your talents. ❤ from 🇨🇦
"Driving Down The Road I Get A Feeling That I Should of Been Home Yesterday", If your mother or father are still living, call or go see them today and let them know how much they mean to you, especially in these hard times they need to know and hear that. This is the best cover of a "hit" song that I have ever heard.
100% agree with you comment.
Almost made me cry
......l should have been home yesterday...
How I wish I can go home 😢
As a German, i must say, this group is very talented, their voices, their playing...just perfect calming💓
@Ahmad Najih Ainain i think the most viewers are from the USA
I'm from Indonesia and find this jewel accedently while searching for Sheryl Crows old videos, not only Americans can enjoy this, youtube algorithms done it again 👍
Guys, i just mentioned that i’m german, it wasn’t my intention to let you think i’m special/better/wealthier/worse, or whatever, I just said i’m from Germany to say that here are other viewers from all over the world too, that’s all
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Nice to know that there are people in Germany that also love The Petersens! Thanks for your comment!
For a moment I feel me a westvirginian even I'm Brazilian.
Pois é, meu pai se amarrava no John Denver
Caramba, exatamente!
Vontade de cruzar os Estados Unidos de leste a oeste na rota 66, ouvindo country.
My Musik... Thank you.. Great performance.. Strong..
Me, too!
With all due respect to Mr. Denver, I believe this is the best rendition of the song I’ve ever heard. It’s beautifully done and really stirs up some emotions. ❤
It warms my heart so much to see youth embrace the classics. Never let it die.
I hope you have seen Allison Young, Josh Turner, and Reina del Cid.
What a nice cover ! I am a Japanese but once lived in Virginia as a UVA student. The Blueridge mountains still remain as a good memory of that time, and I love this old heart-warming song !
Really appreciate your comments. What did you study in UVA
Hello, I'm Brazilian and I would like to congratulate all of you. all with a lot of talent and wonderful voices. I'm your fan.
妻と2人で、酒を飲みながら聞いてます。心に響く歌声と演奏だと思います。日本からリスペクトを込めて。
So glad you enjoy this. Love to Japan and the great people there from western N. Carolina 🥲
Как это ни странно, но эта песня очень сильно связана с Японией через аниме студии Ghibli "Шёпот сердца". С приветом из России.
奇妙なことに、この曲はスタジオジブリのアニメ「耳をすませば」を通して日本と強いつながりがあります。 ロシアからこんにちは。
I'm not American, but the essence of the song is "missing home". As an immigrant, Ulysses' Syndrome will always exist. The world is big, but a piece of your heart will always stay in your home.
When I feel that nostalgia for my homeland, I listen to you and you comfort me. Thank you guys.
Well said
Aside from the original hit version by John Denver, with vocal backing by Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert, the Petersens have the BEST cover of this timeless classic that I've ever heard. Katie's lead vocal interpretation is a made-to-order perfect fit! Extremely well done, Petersens!
Oh man... check this: th-cam.com/video/UwubhhECksM/w-d-xo.html
You gotta see this version th-cam.com/video/FRPeYP6gS-s/w-d-xo.html
Stuff like this......what we used to have, and what the world is missing now......The family band, doing what they love.....please, don’t ever stop.
Same here never stop going foreword.
Yes John is looking down and saying "carry on, don't stop."
I was born and raised in West Virginia and still live here. You all did a wonderful job singing and playing this song. Thank you ❤
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My Father was raised in West Virginia, in Montgomery. He passed out of this world 13 years ago, July 16th, 2009. He would have loved this beautiful song and your beautiful voices and faces. God bless you all, in Jesus holy name. ~Chaplain Michael Green
As a Brazilian guy , listening to this song, I got emotional, so I can imagine for people who lived and/or is living in West Virginia. . God bless you...
Katie's smile is almost heaven.
Creep
@@Uncle1776Sam you don't get the joke. One of the lines in the song is "almost heaven"
Ladies, that harmony is just breaking my heart, joyous!
I am a West Virginian. 30 years in the Army away from my home. This song always brought tears to my eyes.
Love from a kurd
This is perhaps one of the better maybe THE BEST cover of Country Roads I have had the pleasure of hearing. The key change near the end was a magical touch.
I like how Matt leads in with the guitar and you hear Julianne with her mandolin add a few notes of accent going up the scale twice, then back down before Katie starts singing: th-cam.com/video/qap9Qm-Q894/w-d-xo.html
So refreshing. Thank each an everyone of you for making a tired old truck drivers day.
Thomas Wilson I second the tired trucker statement. And they are awesome. A voice like an angel.
There’s some things in American Culture that should never die and will never fade, and this is kind of music is definitely one of them. 🇺🇸
America is a young country but has so much things to tell. I was 9yo when I first heard american country music, which is not popular at all, here in France, and I love listening to it while drinking my coffee every morning. I hope i'll be able to go to west virginia or Utah one day to see those wonderful landscapes. For now i'm just practicing my english and reading about the american History (not the Hollywood one) 🤠
I agree.
FAMILY #1
@@wilevx You are welcome here anytime, William. The beautiful Appalachian Mountains are ready for you.
@@wilevx your welcome here in this country anytime 🇺🇲🇫🇷
I love west virginia, my heart is around washington and arlington, i was there 2018 in vacation. We made big daytrips from there. The singing was so wonderfull
Great family group. This country needs a lot more of this!!
You may possibly be the most wholesome looking & sounding people on Earth right now. Legends!
I love the original, but this version has its own beauty.
Listen to this song every day before driving to work in the sawmill.
Greetings from Germany
Hier sind echt viele Deutsche unterwegs
The joy and the spirit echoing within the band members are as beautiful as the song itself.
Whenever I have had enough of this world, I watch this family and all is well again. Wish I could see them in person.
The whole family making music together is so wholesome. Well done.
Well thank you Petersen Family. My mom taught me how sing and play a guitar and it was country/bluegrass that she taught me to sing. She just passed this week at 98 , and I cut my musical teeth on John Denver so your singing made me cry all over again. Thank you and God Bless and hope to see you up in New Hampshire sometime. You couldn't be more welcome.
Sending love to your family 💕
God bless brother
My condolences.
0:45 the acoustic guitar is so good for a bit!
The singer looks to her sister and smile the way we can see pure love
I was born in a small farming town in western Victoria, Australia but grew up in Sydney. Hearing this song as a teenager in the seventies convinced me of where my heart lay. I escaped from the suburbs at twenty one and have lived around the hills of Southern Highlands ever since with no regrets.
Thank you Petersens for your great cover of this classic.
Made me cry. I'm 61 and this what America use to be. Thank you for this video !!!! Pure
71 here and I agree completely
Must have listened to this 20 times now. Just love it so much. From the smiles and fun to the beautiful voices, to the wonderful melody and perfect sychronicity and lovely instruments, especially the warm twanging of the banjo. Simply Heaven!!! Big Love from the U.K. ❤❤❤❤❤😊
This song will never get old, and to hear the Petersens sing it makes it even better.
I'm from South Africa and this song introduced me to this family last year. Thought its about time I left a comment. I listen to you guys almost daily. Your music is so refreshing. Love latest song by Katie ... I'd Call home.
That is such a beautiful new song. People should definitely check out Katie's channel. There are some real gems on there. And you might get some cooking tips as well.😉 - th-cam.com/channels/fLu-ZCdOlbYVaca4m5aFSA.html
There are so many covers of this song - but THIS, by far, is now my favorite.
Ingrid Catlin It is my favorite too. 🎤🎻🎼🎵
日本からこんにちは！ツアーに行けなくて残念です。素晴らしい音楽と感動をありがとう！故郷が恋しくなる歌ですね。
I'm French and therefore far from the mountains of Virginia and my culture has little in common with that of the USA but bluegrass/country music resonates in my heart and soul and always brought tears in my eyes.
I guess that's the power of music: it's universal and can bring people together.
Thank you so much for this beautiful interpretation. Bless you all.
When you get a chance come and visit some time we'd love to have ya. ^_^
I'm from India, would love to visit France and USA.
@@redsabre69 I'd love to! Seeing the Great Smoky moutains and bringing back a nice country harp is on my bucketlist.
Thanks for your kind words ♡♡♡
The family who plays together... beautifully.
We had a local musician play this song at our son's funeral and i love listening to this families performance. It touches my heart each time i hear it.
Oh, what a wonderful performance! Vocals, instruments, and beautiful harmonies! Even the violin comes in at the end, which is awesome! Thank you very much! Tears naturally came out. Thank you everyone for making this masterpiece possible!
Damn, goosebumps all over, I'm 7 songs deep, and this family just keeps delivering superb performances!! Outstanding job! Thank you!!
Two "J.D."s would be proud, John Denver AND Jerry Douglas. This guy has an amazing, natural feel for dobro - love listening to him (and them!).
@mjmsongs Good catch, the 2 J.D.s... I actually always proud the dobro player here; his style really reminds me Jerry Douglas'
Agreed.He has a wonderful feel for not only soloing but where the dobro fits within the construct of the song
As a West Virginia boy, who's heard this song a million times, I just got chills for the first time.
So did I.
Love ❤️ this song 14th jul 2022 I still listen to this song brings back so many memories 💗💗💗💗💗💗👍⭐️
오랜만에 정말 멋진 노래를 듣게되었네요 바로 구독 누룰수밖에없었네요.노래하는 모습이나 목소리나 너무 아름답습니다. 한국에서 여러분들을 보게되어 행운이었읍니다
John Denver is tappin' his foot to this rendition. Well played, Petersens, well played!
You guys are all this country is all about. You should be proud.
This is so so great. I cannot even describe it. Best rendition of this song that I personally have ever heard. My opinion. I can listen to it all night, Wow...