the world will never again see the likes of hazel. what a gift she has given the world!!! she will truly live on through her music and her fans....... we will miss you.
Too sweet and deep feelings through her voice. She put more than her voice and gift to sing this song, she also put her painful and last wishes of her heart. I love this song, thanks for sharing it, I've just discovered her!
This is one of my all-time favorite recordings. Hazel sings so beautifully, with an understated emotion that just grabs you. She was a true original. I will certainly miss her.
Lovers of authentic bluegrass and working class people everywhere mourn the passing of a true national treasure. Hazel, may you rest peacefully. Adios.
We do a tribute to Hazel Dickens in almost every concert we do because we were so impacted by her music and her life. Her passion for what she believed in has touched our lives more that she will every know. You will be missed and I never even knew you!! Maddy Delaney
She is probably the most authentic singer I have ever heard. She isn't polished but she is something that transcends such things. She is a pure appalachian mountain voice. There are lots of them back in the hollers and dells but almost never are they heard by the outside world even today.
I dislike country music--old or new--but for some reason this song really touches me. I love her voice, the guitar is sweet, and the lyrics are honest and strong. Hmmm...Maybe it's time to give country a re-listen.
@endora60 It's moved away from this, sorry to say...country has very little in common with folk music these days. :( You might like Alan Jackson's "Little Man", though, or Jerry Reed's "Better Things in Life".
My husband and I sing this song............. but.we will never be able to capture the spirit like she sings it......I LOVE this song! It touches the heart in us all!!
she is one of the really great american artists and has more feeling in her small finger than all those one-dime-a-dozen-lap-dance-disco-queens of today in their entire recording oeuvre
This song always puts a tear in my eyes. It is a perfect example of what makes the old country traditional music so different that the clap trap formulaic stuff that dominates the Nashville output these days. But this stuff survives and there are still people performing it and every once in a while a real voice still comes along and still goes back to sing the roots material. But no one did it better than Hazel.
God, this woman's voice goes straight to my marrow. I've been a fan since 1980 but had never heard this song, by her; I'd heard Dolly's. Nice picking too.
This is beautiful Mike. Thank you so much for sending it to me.5*****'s and thank you GeorgieWise for posting.I've never heard this singer before. real country sound. Shirley
I love her song "West Virginia My Home" Thanks for posting this.. As a young boy I remember the tails of the plight of the "Coal Minors" their hardships and the story of "William Blizzard" The man that stood and fought for what he believed in. I used to often wonder as a little boy why in my home state of california people would look down on these hard working people. I never made sense to me. I loved their ways I loved their music. My own father wouldnt let me play a banjo or listen to this.
You are truly talented. With a style that reminds me of the great days of C&W Patsy, Kitty Wells. You truly have brought a smile to a New Yorker who remembers the C&W greats & the old days of the Grand Old Opery. Thank you & God Bless, Lenny Waller NYC
One of the greatest songwriters from her generation...Strait from the heart , too.. Give a listen to " Mama's Hand", or "An Old Miners Grave", Or "Play Me A Waltz"...we used to sing a lot of her songs,,,gotta love her
They need to honor her and play her music on radio....so sad todays music sucks
jamesshowacre 2 weeks ago
She had a great voice and she was a great singer
Knott4U 1 month ago
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Knott4U 1 month ago
I loved Hazel, she is from here in WV. She is gone to be with our Lord, however your wonderful voice, and music will live on.
RobNWV66 5 months ago
We all will Miss you Hazel... you had a mighty voice and was a kind soul....
TheKyridgerunner 6 months ago
Recently passed on, in April,sad loss,R.I.P.
Bumbumawangis 6 months ago
What an unbelievable voice. huge loss!
MegaYankeefan1234 8 months ago
Hazel was/is the real deal times ten.
Wisegeorge 8 months ago
the world will never again see the likes of hazel. what a gift she has given the world!!! she will truly live on through her music and her fans....... we will miss you.
richwooder2b 8 months ago
Too sweet and deep feelings through her voice. She put more than her voice and gift to sing this song, she also put her painful and last wishes of her heart. I love this song, thanks for sharing it, I've just discovered her!
floresilvestres1 9 months ago 2
Which singer and what a voice, it gives us a very good legacy RIP Hazel
a1countrybluegrass 10 months ago 2
This is one of my all-time favorite recordings. Hazel sings so beautifully, with an understated emotion that just grabs you. She was a true original. I will certainly miss her.
ourmissboo 10 months ago 2
Lovers of authentic bluegrass and working class people everywhere mourn the passing of a true national treasure. Hazel, may you rest peacefully. Adios.
vistadelpasado 10 months ago 2
Good thing only 2% of the listeners were misguided! Love you Hazel! I'll miss you!
Freakfolker 10 months ago 2
R.I.P. ;-(
patminnyc 10 months ago 2
R.I.P.
ladybret 10 months ago
So sorry to hear of her passing on. She was a great singer.
vestvestvest 10 months ago 2
We do a tribute to Hazel Dickens in almost every concert we do because we were so impacted by her music and her life. Her passion for what she believed in has touched our lives more that she will every know. You will be missed and I never even knew you!! Maddy Delaney
MaddyRae1942 10 months ago 2
RIP Hazel Dickens. What a gift you have been..
delalabela 10 months ago 2
RIP Hazel Dickens...your sweet soul will be ever present thru your gift of song
hazelhue81 10 months ago 2
rest in peace hazel
waltprez 10 months ago
Sad to see another of the great ones go so soon.
WildeNotesMusic 10 months ago
is it true or is it a rumor hazel has been taken away from us???
jimmsumm 10 months ago
First heard her in MATEWAN(1987).God what a singer she is!!
fespar 11 months ago
This lady is great.thanks
36lb22 11 months ago
today I read that britney spears is now in trouble because she stole lyrics from some country singers. you see what I am talking about ?
buchananstreet 1 year ago
She is probably the most authentic singer I have ever heard. She isn't polished but she is something that transcends such things. She is a pure appalachian mountain voice. There are lots of them back in the hollers and dells but almost never are they heard by the outside world even today.
Diarmid63 1 year ago 2
EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT...HONEST AND TRUE SINGING
collette333 1 year ago
I dislike country music--old or new--but for some reason this song really touches me. I love her voice, the guitar is sweet, and the lyrics are honest and strong. Hmmm...Maybe it's time to give country a re-listen.
endora60 1 year ago
@endora60 It's moved away from this, sorry to say...country has very little in common with folk music these days. :( You might like Alan Jackson's "Little Man", though, or Jerry Reed's "Better Things in Life".
smellincoffee 10 months ago
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My husband and I sing this song............. but.we will never be able to capture the spirit like she sings it......I LOVE this song! It touches the heart in us all!!
MaddyRae1942 1 year ago
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MaddyRae1942 1 year ago
The real music Country done right,Thanks
headedhome 1 year ago
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We're pretty proud of her she's my Aunt used to love
hearing Hazel, Mike and my Dad Arnold Sr. get together
in the living room, Dad and Mike are gone now we lost
a lot when them two went home.
ArnoldDickens 1 year ago
We're pretty proud of her she's my Aunt used to love
hearing Hazel, Mike and my Dad Arnold Sr. get together
in the living room, Dad and Mike are gone now we lost
a lot when them two went home.
ArnoldDickens 1 year ago 2
@ArnoldDickens You should be proud. Cant hold back the tears, for the memories, of my own.
MelBesher 1 year ago
good real country.....not fake like they play today
ringbolt9 2 years ago
she is one of the really great american artists and has more feeling in her small finger than all those one-dime-a-dozen-lap-dance-disco-queens of today in their entire recording oeuvre
buchananstreet 2 years ago
This song always puts a tear in my eyes. It is a perfect example of what makes the old country traditional music so different that the clap trap formulaic stuff that dominates the Nashville output these days. But this stuff survives and there are still people performing it and every once in a while a real voice still comes along and still goes back to sing the roots material. But no one did it better than Hazel.
pattunes1 2 years ago 3
God, this woman's voice goes straight to my marrow. I've been a fan since 1980 but had never heard this song, by her; I'd heard Dolly's. Nice picking too.
Lord!
ld0yle 2 years ago 2
Still one of my favorite songs on utube. I come back here an listen often.
bulbheadmyass 2 years ago
My brother just introduced me to this video; my heart opened up completely. Thank you for taking me back to what's real in music!
OledaRL 3 years ago 7
Such soulful honesty in this voice...such beauty. Thanks very much, Suze. Really loved it...
NAncy
nllleonard 3 years ago
Awesome to the max ! 5 stars
Cliffbrock 3 years ago
Miss Hazel is my favorite female Appalachian voice. She is a national treasure.
suuzzee5 3 years ago 19
5 STARS ***** IT DON'T GET ANY BETTER
RonBrickey 3 years ago
This is a super song and an excellant singer.
5*****`S
Thank you Shirley for sending.
jtls8 3 years ago
This is beautiful Mike. Thank you so much for sending it to me.5*****'s and thank you GeorgieWise for posting.I've never heard this singer before. real country sound. Shirley
broncose1 3 years ago
what a voice ! wow
sisu9876 3 years ago
So I thank you for posting this.. A real treasure and something not to let be forgotten in time. Hats off to you for posting it. :)
rmstudio 3 years ago
I love her song "West Virginia My Home" Thanks for posting this.. As a young boy I remember the tails of the plight of the "Coal Minors" their hardships and the story of "William Blizzard" The man that stood and fought for what he believed in. I used to often wonder as a little boy why in my home state of california people would look down on these hard working people. I never made sense to me. I loved their ways I loved their music. My own father wouldnt let me play a banjo or listen to this.
rmstudio 3 years ago
You are truly talented. With a style that reminds me of the great days of C&W Patsy, Kitty Wells. You truly have brought a smile to a New Yorker who remembers the C&W greats & the old days of the Grand Old Opery. Thank you & God Bless, Lenny Waller NYC
smdad 3 years ago
Oh lordy, this is one of my favorite Hazel songs. Thank you, Georgie, I have a feeling I'll be listening to this one all night.
bulbheadmyass 3 years ago
One of the greatest songwriters from her generation...Strait from the heart , too.. Give a listen to " Mama's Hand", or "An Old Miners Grave", Or "Play Me A Waltz"...we used to sing a lot of her songs,,,gotta love her
randyflats 3 years ago