Ken Harris singing "Old Bones" November 15, 2009 (With Lindalou & Michael Ryge)

[JoJy54]

this made me cry. It touches a side of my heart.

[lindalouandmichael]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your nice comments on the video of my Dad, but I think you have the wrong Ken Harris. Hopefully the Ken you knew is still alive and well. My Dad lived his life in Marin County, California, and he really only performed locally with his Barbershop quartet. As far as I know he didn't have the chance to perform when he visited England. I still agree though that his talent, quality and humor will certainly live on forever!

[DaveThrillbillie]

I had no idea that Ken had died, and I'm really sorry. To counter that, very few people had as much impact on the British country music scene, and although he's gone his talent, quality & humour will live on forever. I knew him right from Patsy Powell days at the Nags Head in Corby on a Thursday night, and gawped in awe at his talent. I'll miss you Ken.

[AMTProductionCo]

How touching was this?

[velvya]

its so amazing to see this man's eye's sparkle with the joy of singing this song with his kids. so life affirming and human and beautiful.

thanks for sharing this loving, beautiful 3minutes with us.

~v~

[lindalouandmichael]

Happy 85th birthday to our sweet Dad, yesterday Feb 26th 2010. We miss you so much, but we all celebrated your birthday with Mom and Shadow.

[merikismoney]

Heard story on NPR. Thanks for sgarring

[Kendakei]

Great fun and touching too! Scrolling lyrics would've made it perfect. His personality shows through.

[VirtualCotton]

Simply Awesome! Thanks for sharing this gift with the rest of us . .

[happyhav]

I, too, heard this story on NPR and feel privileged to have seen this video. What a wonderful homage to life, really... An intimate moment for sharing and I thank you for doing just that.

[pgc2012]

thank you so much for sharing this loving tribute to an amazing guy. even lung cancer couldn't take away his sweet voice and countenance.

your guitar playing was excellent as well.

god bless Ken and his lovely family.

[aglaser42]

This is how memorials should be. This is beautiful, sweet, genuine, and a little funny. I hope that I can give those who love me such a wonderful memory at my own funeral.

[SVHumper]

heard about this on NPR. what a great and lasting memorial

[zooloo24]

Heard on NPR as well. Beautiful spirit. Thanks for sharing.

[legrossman]

I heard this on NPR a few days ago...just listening to it made me think of my own dad (who passed away January 10, 2009). If there is an afterlife, our fathers are singing and hamming it up together. My dad liked to carry around a rubber chicken, listen to jazz, and generally tell - and tell again! - the same jokes to whoever would listen. Thanks so much for this very touching and personal peek into his life.

[mjt9400]

heard on NPR. thank's for sharing.

[beautiful1cincha]

This made me cry so much! He looks like he has such a wonderful personality! Oh my! Thank you so much for sharing your story!

[hollie4245]

Was listening to NPR about a dear friend of mine, Chantay, when I heard this story as well. What a great way to end the year by remembering the wonderful people like Ken and the joy they brought to this world.

[evdog49]

Also heard on NPR. Your video brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. Thanks for sharing your story.

[mroueihe]

another NPR listener here. beautiful, just beautiful

[architectgal]

Lovely! Heard it on NPR, too, and I love the tribute. Thank you for sharing your love and honoring him so.

[guestinformant9]

Like others, I heard this on NPR...

I'm so glad that the internet has given us a way to experience your father's warmth and whimsy. Thank you so much for sharing!

[joelhernan44]

Thanks for posting. Great man and great song. My wife and I enjoyed the video with tears. Thanks for sharing on NPR

[GreekCigarGuy]

yup me too NPR... haha this guy was deff happy.

[booth1906]

heard about this on NPR's Talk of The Nation. very touching. thanks so much for sharing.

[juliebrusca]

another NPR listener with tears running down my face...what a dear man and what wonderful memories you are left with. thank you

[cgarcia1990]

Another NPR listener. I listened to your tribute and so enjoyed listening to your father sing with such joy. Thank you for sharing.

[silverheelsii]

Thanks so much for that delightful song! Rest in Peace Ken!

[WHACKBUSH]

Kudos to NPR and Ken Harris!

[Finalfantasypianos14]

I also heard you on NPR this afternoon on my way home from work. Your dad still touches many, and makes you reflect on many things, not just because of the song he sings, but his smile -- thanks very much for sharing this with us.

[funki1ladi]

also heard your tribute on NPR today...lots of thanks for sharing. my 86 year old grandfather just had a heart attack last week and this reminded me that i need to fully take advantage of the time he has left on this earth. thank you again.

[ryokoblue]

Heard about this gentleman on NPR today. Thank you so very much for bringing this precious video and obviously very very special man to the attention of us all.

[Casawi32]

Heard your tribute on NPR...Nice song, Thanks

[guywolff]

Another NPR listener here and really glad I got a chance to hear this , THanks . Guy .

[keegan141414]

Heard you on NPR also. This is so cool , thanks for posting

[Cyberchipz]

Ditto to the other comments. I'm glad I was listening to NPR. 1st thing I did when I got home was listen to this. I miss ole George Burns too! What a great tribute. I wanted to post a tribute to a friend, composer Ken Wilmot who passed 06/30/2001. "We're still singing your songs Ken!"

[cpcarlson78]

This makes me very glad that I was listening to NPR today. What a tribute.

[BeckyIB]

How lovely; great memories. I loved your tribute on NPR.

[blburl25]

Great singing So sorry for your loss, Love the Song!!!

[WardMargaret]

We also heard this on NPR and wanted to hear the song. What a sweet man and what a lovely memory to have of your Dad. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[JADAR671]

excellent heard it on npr had to see for myself

[gable7]

I also heard you on NPR. Thanks for sharing - makes me realize how precious little time we have here. Ken must have been lovely - this song is so simply sweet.

[aua7780aua]

Great, heard it on NPR had to listen. Glad I did. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever". Dad Harris surely a joy forever. Thank for sharing

Anthony Underwood

[Vinnygret]

Also heard it on NPR and came home looking for it. Lovely tribute.

[Annie17241]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful! I also heard it on NPR and watched the video as soon as I came home. Loved it--glad you have this to add to your memories. I miss my old Dad, too. Thank you for the love.

[Vinnygret]

Me too! Glad I saw it. Lovely tribute.

[jynx2501]

Heard ya on NPR Mike. Thought I should at least pay some respects and give this a listen. Glad I did. Life is finite, love is eternal. He would be proud for your radio shout out. Happy New Year and many to come.

[janetxb1]

The sweetest part is his smile. Wonderful!

[sedivecmm]

just made my day, thank you for this wonderful tribute to your father, makes me miss mine, and wish that I had him back again....

[learnamericanenglish]

Nice tribute. He was lucky to have his family around him before he passed.

[oneoku2]

Thanks for sharing this.

I see lots of love.

I'm on my way to visit my Dad. God Bless,

Norm

[puddlesofpopcorn]

Great song. I heard you talk about this video on NPR and figured I'd listen, It really brightened up my day!

Fred

[youlostyourcrazy]

what a wonderful smile.

[EchoesoftheOzarks]

"Oh yeah" this is a wonderful memorial.

Thank you for posting this video of a man who enjoyed life and enjoyed singing. I hope I am that enthused at the end of my time.

[wan4221]

I just heard about this on NPR & had to check it out. It's very sweet.

[jdb416]

Just heard it on NPR. What a great moment. Thank you for sharing and god bless. Have fun I heaven for us Ken

[vlkeen]

Thanks for telling us about this on NPR this afternoon. Now I feel like I'd better get busy and get some video of my dad playing his guitar. He plays in a "String Band" that is made up of folks who took lessons from the same teacher in the 1930s. They play with such joy, much like your dad sang here. I'm sorry for your loss.

[Andrea112277]

Lovely. Thank you for sharing.

[funtimes1441]

Wish you better microphone placement to capture a wonderful moment

[mosessauce]

just heard you on npr, thanks for sharing this sweet video.

[KungFuLou]

Heard about this on NPR as well. What a nice send off.

[j3155]

Thanks for sharing this video. Heard about the video on NPR.

[veramentegina]

what a lovely human being.:) thanks for the lovely song, the singing, the presence, and the love he carries in his being.

RIP

[aprufa15]

Thanks for sharing, heard about on NPR!

[dmiller226]

Just hear you on NPR. I'm glad that I looked this up. Thank you for sharing. and rest in peace Ken.

[blkkenya]

I just heard you on NPR's Talk of the nation and watching this video puts a smile on my face.

[StevieCoyleMusic]

Tremendous. Just tremendous. So much love in the room.

[CAPainter]

This is wonderful! I am so glad you were able to help him share this with us all. Blessings, Karen Lynn

[sonomacountywedding]

WOW. It doesn't get any better than that.

[cfluzz]

Of course I knew it was Michelle but I had just talked to my friend Melissa (who also is a piggette) so....Again, he sure must have been a great dad.

[cfluzz]

That brought tears to eyes and made me giggle at the same time. One can tell he was quite the cat in his heyday. Love to you Lindalou and Melissa. I'm actually Carol, the goofy redhead from Camp Pigout.

[lindalouandmichael]

Thanks for this sweet reply Carol, and to the rest of you folks who have replied. We're pretty overwhelmed by emails. Our Dad would have loved the response! Carol, I just wanted to say you mixed up my sister's name. As many of our fellow festivarians know, my sister is Michelle Konrad (not Melissa!) She and Tim introduced us to the Strawberry Music Fest and we're sure glad they did! We wish we could have brought our parents to Strawberry but they always went to the Sacto Jazz fest instead!

[925charlotte]

This is such a wonderful, uplifting video! I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. What a gift to leave you with this recorded memory -- and sung with a smile! What a great guy he must have been!

[regiberry]

My Condolances to you Lindalou and Michael.

Thank you for sharing this on YouTube

This is so sweet. He must have been a great Dad.

[shybladder]

This is so poignant. Thanks for posting.

[seniorduglas]

This is so wonderful! Thanks for sharing. Cousin Doug.

[EnterEndor]

I think that may be the sweetest thing I've ever seen.