I was born in N.E Georgia in the foothills of the great appalachian mountians songs like these were, what we were raised on.My great granfather born in 1867 was born in Corbin K.y.who taught them to my granfather and so on.People call us rednecks, hillbillies etc..But they don't know music and that these songs are brought from Euroupe with all our anscesters.The music is a part of all of us.Watch there movie The songcatcher it is wonderful.It tells the story of this wonderful music
@wwcharles76 I was born & raised in Michigan and thank you for the annexing but I think I will stay in SE Ky where its a bit warmer, both weather & people, lol
@royalmurdock Barbourville/Corbin area but dad's mother came from Bloody Harlan from the Ray clan, married a Stanley from Virginia. Her mother was from the North clan, was born in Little Rock Ark. after the Trail of Tears took her ancestors there. I grew up with a variety of music, & bluegrass was just one of the genre played around the house. I always heard this song Acappella too, with the exception of when guests came in & played instruments. Ralph's is the best I ever heard.
I have heard a lot of versions of this song. And this has to be my favorite arrrangement. It makes me think. Listening to this I hope when death comes for me I can have the dignity that Mister Stanley Sings with.
Wow Haterkiller, some very nice photos you put to this. (though I admit, I didn't understand butterfly man or the bears). Nevertheless....I'm going to have a look at your tunes since you are grounded enough and have ears to recognize true human music. =)
@Moonchalice Aaah I just remembered who the Butterfly man is!! It's Harry Smith, the guy who compiled the Anthology of American Folk Music. That's why he's in there :)
@Haterkiller Thanks for the update on butterfly man and the bears. So sorry about your Papas. We lost a very special old person in our family just about the same time as you. Now, the song to listen to is "I'll Fly Away" =) Cheers to you.
My dad died of a brain tumor. Same identical symptoms, but over a year or so. Terrible thing to see. Wish he would've been spared another year, but kinda glad he wasn't. It awful for both sides. I wouldn't wish that death on anyone.
Originally they had no separation b/t blue grass,gossip and country music since the music covers all the aspects of living such as pain,love and courage. They only separate later b/c they wanted to make sure each group was defined by a racial grp as if all things that happen to everyone is defined by race not by just living
@blueeyedsoldier100 No it's not. I appreciate the fact that you like the song, but this is not blues my friend, this is BLUEGRASS. If you want whiteboy blues, look up seasick steve, or watermelon slim.
People keep looking at me like I'm crazy when i ask if they know where I can find it.
They're like "the only version of this song is the one from the movie 'o brother where art though"... and I'm sitting there thinking, uhh I have, er had, the cd... I know for a fact there's another verision. lol
@bossisdead Your welcome man, if you want to do me a real favour go and check out the music I make - search for "Batman is a Rasta" or "Smiley London Storms", those are my tunes. 1 Love x
I was born in N.E Georgia in the foothills of the great appalachian mountians songs like these were, what we were raised on.My great granfather born in 1867 was born in Corbin K.y.who taught them to my granfather and so on.People call us rednecks, hillbillies etc..But they don't know music and that these songs are brought from Euroupe with all our anscesters.The music is a part of all of us.Watch there movie The songcatcher it is wonderful.It tells the story of this wonderful music
marinalynn1000 3 days ago
Who is the other artist singing with Ralph? Awesome job who ever!
sb2244 1 week ago
i officially annex the upper peninsula of michigan to the southern states.
wwcharles76 2 weeks ago
@wwcharles76 I was born & raised in Michigan and thank you for the annexing but I think I will stay in SE Ky where its a bit warmer, both weather & people, lol
Musication717 1 week ago
indescribable!
glrcmptn 2 weeks ago
Jen Titus version to me Is better ^^"""
VampireHalo1997 3 weeks ago
Great Song
LoneWolve74 3 weeks ago
I never heard this song with music never always Acappella. Harlan Kentucky
royalmurdock 1 month ago
@royalmurdock Barbourville/Corbin area but dad's mother came from Bloody Harlan from the Ray clan, married a Stanley from Virginia. Her mother was from the North clan, was born in Little Rock Ark. after the Trail of Tears took her ancestors there. I grew up with a variety of music, & bluegrass was just one of the genre played around the house. I always heard this song Acappella too, with the exception of when guests came in & played instruments. Ralph's is the best I ever heard.
Musication717 1 week ago
thats some cool as tunes .......
kushed74 1 month ago
No offense, but the song sounds too jolly
Bradatimrkonja 1 month ago
I am sure I hear the late great Keith Whitley singing with Ralph. Awesome !!!
berniet4549 2 months ago
1 person died
Haterkiller 2 months ago 18
R.I.P. Papas who passed away last night. Best Granddad anyone could have asked for. Love you xxxxxxxxxx
Haterkiller 2 months ago 5
@Haterkiller i wish you long life
jojoUK120 1 month ago
What a bitter-sweet song.
CrazyMalone 2 months ago
proud to have roots in eastern kentucky
RememberSoCal 2 months ago
I have heard a lot of versions of this song. And this has to be my favorite arrrangement. It makes me think. Listening to this I hope when death comes for me I can have the dignity that Mister Stanley Sings with.
wbnc66 2 months ago
awesome song...the pictures are great too
OldSkoolThrasher666 2 months ago
Death is an old man with faded overalls, work boots, a patched up cowboy hat, and an old farm scythe.
HeimdallTheFalcon 2 months ago
Wow Haterkiller, some very nice photos you put to this. (though I admit, I didn't understand butterfly man or the bears). Nevertheless....I'm going to have a look at your tunes since you are grounded enough and have ears to recognize true human music. =)
Moonchalice 2 months ago 4
@Moonchalice Blessed love :-)
Haterkiller 2 months ago
@Moonchalice Aaah I just remembered who the Butterfly man is!! It's Harry Smith, the guy who compiled the Anthology of American Folk Music. That's why he's in there :)
Haterkiller 1 month ago 2
@Haterkiller And the bears are there coz it's mountain music :)
Haterkiller 1 month ago 2
@Haterkiller Thanks for the update on butterfly man and the bears. So sorry about your Papas. We lost a very special old person in our family just about the same time as you. Now, the song to listen to is "I'll Fly Away" =) Cheers to you.
Moonchalice 1 month ago
Gives me goosebumps!!! The high, keening voice of Ralph Stanley gets me every time.
lovemywolfie 4 months ago
My dad died of a brain tumor. Same identical symptoms, but over a year or so. Terrible thing to see. Wish he would've been spared another year, but kinda glad he wasn't. It awful for both sides. I wouldn't wish that death on anyone.
emdixon1987 4 months ago
@emdixon1987 Rest in Peace
Haterkiller 4 months ago
Ahhhhh homeboy music for a hillbilly like me.
korakthekiller2 4 months ago
I've been born and raised in deep Texas, this song is so perfect for the South.
BANGuzman 4 months ago 6
@BANGuzman For real, and yet i'm a British guy whose never seen the South but believe me I feel this one
Haterkiller 2 months ago 5
Awesome is all I can say!!!! Thank the lord for Dr. Ralph Stanley!!
lungehunter01 4 months ago
God how I love this!!
thanks!!
fangsteen 4 months ago
this is the true country jam
beto956contreras 4 months ago
Originally they had no separation b/t blue grass,gossip and country music since the music covers all the aspects of living such as pain,love and courage. They only separate later b/c they wanted to make sure each group was defined by a racial grp as if all things that happen to everyone is defined by race not by just living
las44usa 5 months ago
By the way apologies for the 3 minute silence after the song! Fucked up but doesn't detract from the song
Haterkiller 5 months ago
Dude.
This song is phenomenal.
I'm 18, and it makes my eyes teary. Shit like this grabs my soul.
Blues, whether you call it whatever you do ahaha
This is downhome, whiteboy blues.
blueeyedsoldier100 6 months ago 17
@blueeyedsoldier100 Yes brother music has no colour.
Haterkiller 5 months ago
@blueeyedsoldier100 No it's not. I appreciate the fact that you like the song, but this is not blues my friend, this is BLUEGRASS. If you want whiteboy blues, look up seasick steve, or watermelon slim.
pigswithbeards 2 days ago
FINALLY!!!
I found this version.
People keep looking at me like I'm crazy when i ask if they know where I can find it.
They're like "the only version of this song is the one from the movie 'o brother where art though"... and I'm sitting there thinking, uhh I have, er had, the cd... I know for a fact there's another verision. lol
Kelsie154 7 months ago
@Kelsie154 Yes bro, I couldn't find this version anywhere after hearing it on a documentary so I bought a copy and uploaded it
Haterkiller 5 months ago
amazing. thank you so much for this upload!!!!!
bossisdead 9 months ago
@bossisdead Your welcome man, if you want to do me a real favour go and check out the music I make - search for "Batman is a Rasta" or "Smiley London Storms", those are my tunes. 1 Love x
Haterkiller 5 months ago