This sounds a lot like the 1862 G.F. ROOT version. Several scores were written to this poem - I have several of them in my collection. Hoping to play one on You Tube here, as this is such a lovely old song it's a shame it's so obscure.
Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote this song into one of her books, performed by a neighbor at a church social. She talked about being choked up by it then. It has worn well. It chokes me up now.
this song reminds me of my mom, who died of cancer when i was nine years old...whenever I feel particularly tired or jaded, I play this song and fall asleep to it...this and lullaby for a stormy night. Its beautiful. Thank you for posting.
Beautiful, I found this song in my great grandmothers stuff. It makes me sad, Because i remember my grandmam that died. But it is sooooo beautiful. Thank you so much for this song. I sing and it is my favorite song to sing. Thank you again.
Soul heartening and hauntingly gorgeous, the voice for this piece is that of Cathie Ryan, the popular Celtic singer, and the words were penned by Florence Percy in 1860.
The melody was composed in (date unknown) by John Hill Hewitt, 1801-1890
Also, set to music in 1861, by George Frederick Root, 1820-1895.
I am not sure which musical arrangement this version is in; but, to me, it is a more than beautiful composition.
ilgizzard, thank you for the forensic data on this piece. Thought you might like to know that the name Florence Percy was an alias for the incomparable Elizabeth Akers Allen. This is how she is best known by scholars and commoners alike.
I remember reading about this song in one of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books about her childhood when I was a kid. She didn't give the title of the song. Just the first verse. Thank you so much for posting it. It is very beautiful.
I heard another choir do it at a competition back in H.S., then later that year my choir did it too. Immediately when I heard it I thought about my Grandma with Alzheimer's, and couldn't help but think that my mom must feel this way at times.
Such a beautiful song , slide show , and voice . This goes straight to my favorites where it can be replayed over and over . The Singer is Susan McKeown , who does a great job on this song .
What a beautiful song and tribute to mom. Very, very moving. Thanks to your video, I'm going to stop and give my mom a big hug this afternoon. I am one of the ones blessed to still have mom around at 85 years young. Thanks for a lovely clip and God bless you! Mike FIVE STARS!
Thank you for your comment. These pictures were taken from 1952 to 1964 in Illinois and Missouri where I grew up. My mother's maiden name was Massey, perhaps we are related.
This sounds a lot like the 1862 G.F. ROOT version. Several scores were written to this poem - I have several of them in my collection. Hoping to play one on You Tube here, as this is such a lovely old song it's a shame it's so obscure.
UncleJaque 1 month ago
Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote this song into one of her books, performed by a neighbor at a church social. She talked about being choked up by it then. It has worn well. It chokes me up now.
userunavailable3095 5 months ago
this song reminds me of my mom, who died of cancer when i was nine years old...whenever I feel particularly tired or jaded, I play this song and fall asleep to it...this and lullaby for a stormy night. Its beautiful. Thank you for posting.
Shilara 8 months ago
Beautiful, I found this song in my great grandmothers stuff. It makes me sad, Because i remember my grandmam that died. But it is sooooo beautiful. Thank you so much for this song. I sing and it is my favorite song to sing. Thank you again.
j7690j 1 year ago
such a pritti song.i sang it at all district choir on nov.14.......makes me think bout my grandma.....
caleycullen53 2 years ago
sang this is select chorus before my grandmother died</3 - tear -
xxixlovexyouuxx 2 years ago
Soul heartening and hauntingly gorgeous, the voice for this piece is that of Cathie Ryan, the popular Celtic singer, and the words were penned by Florence Percy in 1860.
The melody was composed in (date unknown) by John Hill Hewitt, 1801-1890
Also, set to music in 1861, by George Frederick Root, 1820-1895.
I am not sure which musical arrangement this version is in; but, to me, it is a more than beautiful composition.
ilgizzard 2 years ago
ilgizzard, thank you for the forensic data on this piece. Thought you might like to know that the name Florence Percy was an alias for the incomparable Elizabeth Akers Allen. This is how she is best known by scholars and commoners alike.
TonyForsyth 2 years ago
we're singing this in choir! but we sound very different. I like how we do it better
PrettyPeach102 2 years ago
This is beyond beautiful.
samsteiner 2 years ago
I remember reading about this song in one of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books about her childhood when I was a kid. She didn't give the title of the song. Just the first verse. Thank you so much for posting it. It is very beautiful.
Ellis3608 2 years ago
I heard another choir do it at a competition back in H.S., then later that year my choir did it too. Immediately when I heard it I thought about my Grandma with Alzheimer's, and couldn't help but think that my mom must feel this way at times.
sojimmie11 2 years ago
Such a beautiful song , slide show , and voice . This goes straight to my favorites where it can be replayed over and over . The Singer is Susan McKeown , who does a great job on this song .
jerryg65 3 years ago
This is beautiful! It is a poem by Elizabeth Akers Allen, which my mother read to me often as a child. Thank you so much.
TonyForsyth 3 years ago 2
This is a magnificent song and a wonderful video. Thank you for making it. Can you tell me who is singing this?
bulbheadmyass 3 years ago
What a beautiful song and tribute to mom. Very, very moving. Thanks to your video, I'm going to stop and give my mom a big hug this afternoon. I am one of the ones blessed to still have mom around at 85 years young. Thanks for a lovely clip and God bless you! Mike FIVE STARS!
MoJoPiano 3 years ago 4
What's the name of the singer, please?
thankyou from Spain,
ana
toscana61 3 years ago
Beautiful. What a pretty song. That lady reminds me of my own mom. Wouldnt we all like for our moms to come back for a night? Thanks
annie92220 3 years ago 4
my choir is singing this song for a competition..
rock me to sleep by Patti drennan.
pretty song and pretty video.
XXcybertripXX 4 years ago
where at
marieskatergirl5000 4 years ago
Yeah mine is too. .
DNangelluver2 3 years ago
beautiful,gets right into the middle of my heart. God bless
halbro1929 4 years ago
Thank you for your comment. These pictures were taken from 1952 to 1964 in Illinois and Missouri where I grew up. My mother's maiden name was Massey, perhaps we are related.
1951jane 4 years ago
What's the name of de singer, please?
Thank you from Spain,
ana
toscana61 3 years ago
Those pictures reminds me of the ones from my family back in the 50,s.
Massey207 4 years ago