There's A Whole Lot of Heaven - Iris Dement

[10inchrecord]

Great performance by Iris. I was surprised to recently learn that she is married to Greg Brown! There are a couple great Tim O'Brien videos posted by tomscotland that are recorded in this same room. I'm curious about it as well.

[Bverlooy]

Love this song. Also a great gathering of musicians. Wow. Where does this video come from? Is it from a television show or a documentary or something?

[0ldb1ll]

@Bverlooy Looks like Transatlantic Sessions to me

[StevieB1362]

A classic beautiful voice. Her facial features remind me of Susie Bogus, one of my favorite American country singers. Great talent & a great band. Her style & voice are reminiscent of one of our icons, the great Emmy Lou Harris.  Thanks for posting this.

[ridgerunner98570]

@StevieB1362 Then since you like Emmy Lou and Iris Dement, you will like Iris Dements song "Our Town" it feature's both of them singing.

[skully4795]

@ridgerunner98570 indeed...our town is an awesome tune! do yourself a favor and check it out!

[skully4795]

Respond to this video...  wait....that was at the worng person

[wolfie13m]

Iris has such a "special" voice......great song and video..Thanks for sharing it...Mike

[levanyzzuf]

WHERE was this recorded and where did you find?

[idic5]

what year was this recorded?

[spunduck1]

tears

[Teddyb1939]

Top class singing,backed by wonderful musicians. This is from the transatlantic sessions.

[decadentdavid]

Still going strong after so many years. Just need Iris to git back over the pond and do a UK tour. Voice of a true angel.

[TheLondonLassie]

The most beautiful voice ever. from the lovely Iris Dement.

[deadluvva]

Music can be so sweet and yet so sad. Wonderful. The music and the song and Iris.

[ageingtrucker]

Beautiful music, Tom, thanks.

[shermanhillbilly]

what a voice!

[hallroy12]

When Iris was younger she was stunning

now she is older she is still beautiful and her music is to die for

[JyHiable]

I am very content to have found Iris Dement. Her honest attitude and perfectly unfeigned way to make the music have convinced me.And see the musiciens around her: you can see how they enjoy playing with her. The harmony is perfect. These opportunities to make music together are beneficent to the soul of every one. I too enjoy every moment. Jyrki from Finland

[telsport]

Few commenters understand the true joy of making music...either as a soloist or in ensemble form. You do...and your comment is eloquent. You must be a joyous individual. May you continue to be so.Your post is such a joy to me I am going to look at your playlist to find a few more jewels...the easy way.

Tom in Utica NY

[rustystill10]

Anyone know where I can find lyrics to this song? I've searched but drawn a blank so far.  Thanks for any help.

[Sparco41e]

@rustystill10 Tried to find the lyrics with Google and could not.  Here's my best try:

Verse 1:

There's a lot of people talkin' bout gettin' into glory land way.

They're walkin' straight and narrow cuz they're tryin' to get to heaven someday.

But I've been saved by the love of the people who are living right here.

There's a whole lot of heaven that's shining in this river of tears.

[Sparco41e]

We don't got a prophet here to tell us what the future's gonna hold.

We've only got each other and the love we carry in our souls.

This old world's full of trouble; family love was never quite clear.

There's a whole lot of heaven that's shining in this river of tears (2)

If you pull back the curtain those diamond appear.

You can have your streets of gold if you want 'em and your mansion so dear.

There's a whole lot of heaven that's shining in this river of tears.

[Sparco41e]

Verse 3:

This life that we're living is like a ship that don't want to be steered.

I'm awake this morning thinking I should ...... my own fears.

It's a pain, it's a strain, it's a struggle that I first afeared.

There's a whole lot of heaven shining in this river of tears (2).

If we pull back the curtain those diamonds appear.

You can have your streets of gold if you really want 'em, your mansion so dear.

There's a whole lot of heaven shining in this river of tears.

[bobandrayfan1]

she is one of the rare gems in music today..

[1grain1infinitebeach]

I'm older and disabled ,but in my younger life I loved music but listened to it on the run.I have time on my hands now so listened in my brothers dead mermory to his favorite John Prine sonf and through it met and heard Iris. I am a big fan,her voice expressions and love of music shines through and makes my day joyful.

[marciabtw]

love sittin and listening to her and playing my bass shes great

[kyoungd]

One of favorite singer of all time.

[stucker08]

this lady is good

[JooHill]

this one made me cry....

[yaqui55]

if heaven ant a lot like iris i dont want to go there

[yommoma]

lirics anybody?

[MrEdyoulis]

Iris is married to Greg Brown. Tough luck guys.

[jaksspring97]

she's very good. a very distinctive voice. sounds like a mixture of Betty Boop and Pam Tillis. i know that's silly...but it's the only description i can think of at the moment. lol i meant to no disrespect. loved it.

[lowemk]

I recently discovered Iris and love her music. Her voice is distinctive and I think your description is the best I have seen. Good music.

[catndryer]

back off buddy !!!!!!! IRIS DEMENT IS GONNA MOVE TO TEXAS AND MARRY ME !!!!!!!!!...............She can just sit on the porch and sing to me and I'll bring her tea and massage her feet.....:) She can play Gruene Hall once in a while and folks can come see her. But she Mine all MINE !!!....sort of...:) Love you Iris

[texasbluegrassfan]

Iris, Honey, what a beautiful voice. What beautiful music. Are you married? Can I adopt you?

[kw5gh6]

Anilur san

I'm happy to hear from you of your good

news.

[aj11382]

Where can this disc be found? This is so beautiful. I've loved Iris since I first heard her. Who wouldn't?!!! I so agree with you, Iris. You're the real deal, honey! Don't ever change.

[lennycohenfan]

wOW

[kw5gh6]

Anilur san,have you got cd already?

This song is in the CD Transatlanc sessions 3 No.1. By the way I am waiting for CD Transatlantic sessions 3 No.2 containing He reached down (by Iris dement)to arrive, which I've ordered chiefly because I'd like

to see the lyrics.

[Anilur]

Hello, Thanks for the information. I got the DVD as a christmaspresent. as well as the Transatlantic sessions vol 1 DVD. What a joy!

[bigblue4321]

Perfect!

[kw5gh6]

As the time goes by they are getting older

like you and me. But they are ever young.

I mean guest musicians of Transatlantic sesssions.

[lcb678]

she is the very best!!!

[mandocraz]

I am a great fan of Iris DeMent she is a great singer and songwriter.

[lcb678]

awesome!!!

[jumpingeronimo]

anybody have the lyrics ready to print?

trivia: while the AUDIO version of "there' s a whole lot of heaven" was released on transatlantic sessions 3, vol. 1 [track 13] in december of 2007... the VIDEO version of iris de ment was incredulously NOT seen as any part of the original broadcasts... it was rescued as one of three bonus tracks on the 2DVD version of transatlantic sessions 3, "complete" (vol. 1 and vol. 2), that was finally released in february 2008!

[mhockie]

iris is iris

i tried to think of a bunch of cool stuff to say but im coming up short

i just love this girl fur sur

[millyb44]

SHE SHOULD BE UP THERE WITH THE BEST

[Anilur]

Thank you for posting this beautiful act and others from Transatlantic sessions. Is this song written by Iris? Is it available somewhere in record?

[mypacer]

Yes, it's Iris' song, and no, it's not available on cd yet.

[Anilur]

Thanks for infomation!

[mypacer]

Thanks so much. I tried to view this off RTE a while back and it wasn't formatted right. Iris is superb, as usual!

[CornishMiner]

This is a superb performance with some fantastic little solos and Iris' special voice. Thanks for posting.