The Unclouded Day - Mountain Dulcimer

A shape-note hymn written in 1879 by Josiah Kelley Alwood. The song lyrics were inspired by the unusual experience of seeing a rainbow by moonlight! This beloved song was part of my musical heritage growing up in a shape-note singing family and church.

[@jimbonsf]

I have always loved this song. Mary, you are at treasure, and I just love your clarity and musicianship.

[@lesliebucari4096]

Wow 🙏👏👏👏🙋‍♀️💕🐩

[@kleines_frettchen]

This recording has brought me so much joy in times both good and bad. I'm 3000 miles from home, broke, and an older student, but I have my dulcimer kit I'm waiting to put together until I can borrow a screwdriver and this will be the first song I learn. Your videos are a treasure. Thank you, Mary.

[@denisenadeau5243]

beautiful

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Thank you Denise!

[@cmcg88k]

Loved this, Mary!❤ It was so great to hear you singing and playing again! You are an inspiration. Miss you!😔

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking time to write a kind comment. Wishing you well!

[@kudzumusic3775]

Thank you, Mary, for sharing your gift with us! This brought such joy - it was one of my Dad's favorite songs. I bet he's singing it with the Heavenly choir!

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Thanks, friends! It was one of my father's favorites, as well.

[@dalewilson4275]

Lovely rendition, Mary, and expertly executed!

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Thank you so much for the positive comment!

[@nllleonard]

Forgot to say, I love the song, too! Such a good one!

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Thank you so much!

[@organman77]

I love this song! First hear it as a choral arrangement but I think your version is my new favorite! Blessings and thanks for your music!

[@danmcqueen5295]

Fabulous! The real deal.

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Thanks, Dan!

[@SelfMadeProject]

Beautiful!

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Thank you so much!

[@lorriew8627]

So lovely , thank you 🎵

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Thank you so much, Lorrie!

[@ATreat-lt9kh]

I enjoyed this very much! I had never heard this song played on the dulcimer, which is one of my favorite instruments. You have such a beautiful voice. Thank you for sharing!

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Thank you so much for your kind comments! I learned it from my father and he was a shape-note singer.

[@connielouisewoolard3955]

hi Mary (Connie here)... enjoying your utubes...this is a fun one. makes me want to get my mtn. dulcimer out and come on over!

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Thanks Connie! It is time for people to start jamming again. I did get the J & J vaccine and am looking forward to music jams again!

[@nllleonard]

You have a beautiful voice, Mary and that dulcimer sounds wonderful! What a wonderful mellow tone! Do you mind me asking who made that one?

[@marygreenemusic5507]

Rick Stone custom built this instrument with a shortened fretboard to accomodate my small hands. He also built Joni Mitchell's dulcimer! It is a one-of-a-kind! He and I played music together for about three decades in the Laurel Creek String Band before he passed away-wonderful times and sweet memories.

[@nllleonard]

@@marygreenemusic5507 Thank you for telling me about that. What an interesting story and what fun you must have had, Mary!