This is one of my favorite songs and I play the video quite a lot as a play-along with my guitar. I discovered the song by accident on a cassete of instrumental music I had purchased about 20 yrs ago. I was intrigued by the quiet mood listening to it created and I intend to request someone to sing it at my wake. What a way to be sent off !!!
@FlyingHorseKnuckles -Have you seen the instrumental version by Mark Knofler in tribute to Chet Adkins? Haunting!!!!!!! Incidentaly both are my Guitar Gods. I play a pretty good lead guitar. R u a musician by chance?
@Blupanther519 I just saw the video - pretty awesome. The distortion work surprisingly well. One of my mentors is Earl Klugh (who also played with Chet). I am a musician, guitar - self taught. Visit some of my other posts and you will see (try "Fine", one of my originals). Thank you for listening - and commenting! ~Jon
@Blupanther519 - I first heard it on a British Production on PBS called Oliver's Travels (Alan Bates) about 20 yrs ago! Never forgot it. It's incredibly lovely & totally unforgettable! Then @ 11yrs ago a violinist played it at a funeral I went to....so thrilled to hear it again. She told me it was a trad'l Scottish folk song.....so cool. *x*
Queen Rocks!!!!!! So does this song! Love it!! Love Queen!! *-*
@ChessNutQueen I search all avenues of media in my pursuit of any and all versions of the songs I love and this one thrills me in almost all it's versions that I've found. Thanks for your input.
@Great88 The song is a version of an existing Scottish folk song called Waly Waly which itself is basically a shortened version of the much older Scottish Ballad called Sir James Douglas. The song was circulating in both the US and England so there were both English and American versions but the verse "the water is wide" does seemingly come from England.
~~~ The water is wide, I can-not cross o'er. And neither have I wings to fly. Give me a boat that can carry two, And both shall row, my love and I. O love is gentle and love is kind The sweetest flower When first it is new When love grows old and waxes cold And fades away like the morning dew. There is a ship and she sails a sea. She's loaded deep as deep can be But not as deep as the love I'm in And I know not how I sink or swim.
I remember fondly my mother singing this to us before we fell asleep. I haven't heard anything more pure or profound since. I will be singing this to my kids.
@FlyingHorseKnuckles ill see if i can get one of my friends to tape it (which im sure they will) but its not till march soooooo till then!!! and thank you :)
@LandingMach3 I'm not sure. I do believe she was a music major, and she has gone on to do much theatrical work, since. I took an intro to music class where an alumni concert pianist performed on a grand piano just a couple of feet away from me in class. He played the entire Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition". I was mesmerized by the music and his expert performance! Sorry, but I forgot his name... I was in Eicher Hall - what great memories I have of those days. Thanks! ~Jon
Magnifque, très belle version de cette jolie chanson! J'adore également les versions de Joan Baez et de James Taylor. J'ai entendu parler de la version de Bob Dylan, par curiosité j'aimerais bien l'entendre...
my BFF is singing this song in her voice/panio lessons and she is really good!! but her version is better than this 1...im sorry but its a lot smoother and i like it a lot better...
I absolutely love this song. I started singing this back when I was 10 years old. I began to look for as many versions of this song as I could. I am facing the loss of both my parents this week, and this song reflects my feelings..BTW one of the best recordings of this, thanks Flying! PS have you ever heard a version of Waly, Waly (James childe version?) Thanks.
First, let me offer my prayer that you will weather this season you are about to enter with the loving support of those near to you. A song such as this can be a vehicle for voicing your emotions as music is perhaps the most sincere forms of expression. It seems you are not alone here, in that many have expressed like sentiments towards this song. I had no idea all those years ago that this little recording would reach so many in so many ways. Thank you for your candor and appreciation. ~Jon
BTW, I searched out "Waly, Waly". It seems it is one and the same as this title, is it not? Is it another variant set of lyrics? I could not locate the James Childe version, but thanks for adding to my pool of information concerning this immortal song. ~Jon
Yeah, many of the older traditional songs are not so easy to sing, like our national anthem, for instance. I saw your Christian statement on your channel. Thanks for challenging others to wear their faith proudly! Blessings ~Jon
Lasting love is a treasure worth more than jewels. All too often love "...fades away like morning dew," and this song acknowledges that sad truth.
It's too early for the character in the song to know if it will be the lasting kind, but oh, it's powerful when it begins, and (s)he hardly knows "...if I sink or swim."
You cannot really fall in love without the recognition that it might be snatched away from you. We enter into love like we do our relationship with God; in faith.
in school, we sing it like: The water is wide, i cannot get over. Nor have i wings, with which to fly, oh give me a boat, that can carry 2, we both shall row, my friend and i :)
This song tells of a story. It has a theme. In this case, the theme could be 'love does not last', 'love is blind' or 'love is not permanent'. Extracted from Flights of fancy
You know, I never even considered that dark section of the lyrics before. I too am at a loss as to why it was written so. Certainly the freshness of romantic love wanes as a relationship ages, but it is replaced by a stronger, more meaningful deep love that far outweighs the not so subtle attractions of youth. Maybe that is what the writer was alluding to. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad you find some solace in our performance. Partsmadam below shares your situation to some degree.
I wonder if the writer of this song did so because of their own specific loss. It seems to speak to those who have suffered from such a separation. In my belief system, the watery breach can be conquered by joining our loved ones in the Heavenly realm. Death is but a portal, and God , the rower to the other shore. Take care, and thank you for listening.
Jon, I see that folks are still mesmerized by this piece. It is tremendously powerful and continues to help me heal. Do you still have my email? Would like to keep in touch, as I again, continue to move on with my life.
I am learning this song as part of my voice lessons. It is so beautiful and your video makes it 'come to life'.. What a beautiful way to enjoy this song while looking at your graphics.! Just awesome. Thank you... great job!
Hi Elizabeth. This song certainly is popular, I have discovered. I was fortunate to be able to find so many wonderful images off the Internet to accompany Kathy's lovely performance. I'm glad we could offer you a pleasant alternative to your studies. Post something from your lessons some day!
Man Phil, I can relate... I think of missed opportunities to play in bands, or other creative endeavors. Instead I sit at a console all day milling out for the most part drivel (I'm a video editor by trade). I'd one day like to get off the grid and get my hands dirty in God's good earth! Still, I feel blessed just to be able to contribute here and listen as well. Thank you, Phil.
This is a beautiful performance of this song. Kathy Sundquist has a wonderful voice and her diction is better than Karla Bonoff's. The guitars are great, too. It really is a heartfelt rendition.
In 1980 I was a music major in college (I graduated in another major), and things seemed more genuine and simpler back then. This song brings back memories of my friends and how we used to perform--they were great times. Thanks for posting this song!
They seemingly were simpler times, huh? All I have of those days are the songs we shared - no photos, definately no video. I should post more Kathy tunes here. Thank you for your wonderful comments! ~Jon
1980 was before the PC, cell phones, and the internet was still over a decade away. Music was already turning completely commerical and ugly (sorry, but that's how I feel-I played the violin). Too bad you don't have any photos, but at least you have the tapes! Post more tunes with Kathy singing.
Those were days when people actually still talked to eachother and we were analog. Nothing will ever take the place of a human voice and a small ensemble playing in a basement (or dorm room)!
Such true observations. I have a computer filled with studio equipment that would have made the Beatles jealouse, but I find myself gravitating back to simple orchestrations on real instruments over the high tech toys at my disposal. That doesn't mean I'll forsake the new, but rather, I'll honor the old as well! Thank you LB.
Absolutely beautiful version of this song. Is there a way for me to have a copy. I'd like to make my own video of this song. Man, it brings you to tears when you sit and listen to it so intently and think about your life and the others in it.
I'd love to have you create a video! I will send a message to your channel with my contact info. I'm happy we were able to touch you with our performance. Kathy has such a lovely voice, doesn't she?
I went to Western Michigan U. in the mid 60's. We used to play in the dorms, but we didn't have a coffee house! K College had one, where I played once.
Beautiful version of a beautiful song - I decided to start playing it again, and ran across your version here.
Actually, our "coffeehouse" was a large room with a fireplace on the first floor of the Eicher dorm. It's nice to meet a fellow WMU friend. Hey, please post your version on YT someday. Thank you.
Hmmm... Mug Shots is a new addition to my experience. Remember, I was there in 1979/80! There was a nice, large room with a fireplace on the first floor of Eicher Dorm. We played there and also in a smaller room across the way in the same dorm. I think our largest audience was about 50 people. It was a great time, and I think about it often. I hope you are enjoying your time at WMU (have you stolen a fiberglass tray from the cafeteria to go sledding down the hills there yet?)!
oh yeah, you guys had fantastic lobby's then.. Nowadays, they're nothing special...
Haha, I'm finishing up my last year, but i lived in Henry, with no meal plan so i haven't had a chance to sled down the hills. but i see a lot of kids still do. best part is they think they came up with the idea....
I am a singer with many years experience. I listen to all kinds of music and folk was my first love. this arrangement is by far one of the best I have ever heard including those by big name stars. I hope that all of you are still making music as this sound is a real treasure.
Your comments really warmed my heart! Thank you for such an outpouring of praise! Kathy's voice is so lovely. It was an honor performing with her. Unfortunately, we all parted ways way back when. I know that Steve has found a wonderful life, but I cannot locate my friend Kathy. I'm upset that she isn't seeing the impact her performance has had on so many here. I will keep searching...
My Show Choir at my High School attempted this song on a Tour we did, and our attempts came no where near the excellence of this song. I think Kathy did an amazing job, and I like the back male singer too. His pitch is off in places, but overall, an acceptional piece of music. You should be proud of what you have achieved.
Thank you Lloyd. Give a listen to the Karla Bonoff/James Taylor version. We kind of based our performance on their version. Kathy's voice is transcendent, I think. I appreciate your comments! ~Jon
I don't know who you folks are, but your version of this classic is exceptional, and the young lady's phrasing is pitch perfect. My favorite, because she was a friend, is Eva Cassidy's version, and James Taylor's is also beautiful. Considering so many artists have attempted this song and vainly tried to put their "stamp" on it, your version is a breathe of fresh air. Like Shakespeare, you can't mess with this song, or change "o'er" to "over", or other modernizations as others have tried. Kudos
This is probably the finest comment we've received yet. I am touched by your endorsement of Kathy's singing ability. As I have stated before, I have lost touch with her since 1980. I only wish she could see the outgrowth of praise directed toward her gift. Ms. Cassidy is a recent discovery for me, and I cannot say enough about her divine vocals. Mr. Taylor basically "taught" me how to play (with my ear bent to his recordings). Thank you so much for your generous commentary. ~Jon
definitely a classic... I'm working on another version of it with my University choir, I hope to record it as it is truly beautiful. Thanks for posting :)
I'm singing this for festival in our choirs class this year! I'm an alto so its a little hard 4 me 2 reach some of the notes(well in the 1 were singing). There a little differen't but its still such a pretty song
In my school i did it perfectly in irish tone due to my mom is part irish so i got an irish voice when i sing idk y?? but some bitch got it because she was female and she sucked at singing and toned death i think he wanted her for bootycall-.- faggot teacher
Your Celtic heritage shines through in your carefully chosen verbiage. I see emerald hills with wool-ladden sheep in every "bitch" and "bootycall". Who doesn't smell pipesmoke or hear penny whistle tunes as you describe your discerning teacher as "faggot"? Heart warming words, indeed. You probably lost out to that "bitch" because she registered at least something on the gauge of humanity; to where you and your gutter-speak can only aspire. 14 is too young for such ire - Hey, Ireland! Peace
The song is not Irish. The tune is the Scottish folk tune O' Waly Waly. The words are the English folk song adaptation of the Scottish original. So it does not need to be sung with an Irish accent nor a Scottish one. It can, and has been sung by many people with different accents.
That song is absolutely beautiful and it is amazing to see how many versions exist.
The French singer Hélène Ségara has just made a new, beautiful version of that song called "Nous ne faisions qu'un / Together as one" on her new album.
Wow. Now I am really curious about the movie. It sounds very intriguing. This song has the power to deeply affect people, as I am discovering. Its timeless nature is reflected in this fact. Thank you so much for your kind words, and for favoriting my video! ~Jon
Flying ive just found the film,its at the end.Its called the Simian Line,sorry,you make lovely videos.Thanks again for posting,have a great Christmas.
thankyou,thankyou for posting this,I heard it in a film some years ago,and I couldnt find the song,its so beautiful,I wish I coulde remember name of film,one of th Redgrave girls was in it and the lady from Cagney n Lacey,it was about sad ghosts,and this song helped them find there way home.Lovel,again thankyou.
Jon, it's me again, I guess I am obsessed with Kathy's voice. I cannot lose this recording if youtube ever goes down the toilet.I listen to it weekly, I believe it is helping my grieving process. Can I burn it? I don't know how but am sure my son can talk me thru it. Thanks, Marcia
Hello Marcia! I just sent you a message. I will send you the mp3 and video! It means much to me that our little offering is having such a positive effect on you in this time of struggling. I pray God will deliver you up from your sorrows soon. Take care, Jon
This is one of my favorite songs and I play the video quite a lot as a play-along with my guitar. I discovered the song by accident on a cassete of instrumental music I had purchased about 20 yrs ago. I was intrigued by the quiet mood listening to it created and I intend to request someone to sing it at my wake. What a way to be sent off !!!
Blupanther519 1 month ago
This is in my music book!But a different version.Kinda. :/
TheElementalStorm 3 months ago
@TheElementalStorm Classic, well-loved songs like this get reinterpreted with every new generation.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 months ago
This song get's into your mind and won't leave. It's like a dream you cant wake up from. I love it!
Blupanther519 5 months ago
@Blupanther519 I have a dream I cannot wake from, but it involves Godzilla and a cheese log - go figure! Seriously, I know what you mean. Thanks!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 5 months ago
@FlyingHorseKnuckles -Have you seen the instrumental version by Mark Knofler in tribute to Chet Adkins? Haunting!!!!!!! Incidentaly both are my Guitar Gods. I play a pretty good lead guitar. R u a musician by chance?
Blupanther519 5 months ago
@Blupanther519 I just saw the video - pretty awesome. The distortion work surprisingly well. One of my mentors is Earl Klugh (who also played with Chet). I am a musician, guitar - self taught. Visit some of my other posts and you will see (try "Fine", one of my originals). Thank you for listening - and commenting! ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 5 months ago
@Blupanther519 - I first heard it on a British Production on PBS called Oliver's Travels (Alan Bates) about 20 yrs ago! Never forgot it. It's incredibly lovely & totally unforgettable! Then @ 11yrs ago a violinist played it at a funeral I went to....so thrilled to hear it again. She told me it was a trad'l Scottish folk song.....so cool. *x*
Queen Rocks!!!!!! So does this song! Love it!! Love Queen!! *-*
ChessNutQueen 1 month ago 2
@ChessNutQueen I search all avenues of media in my pursuit of any and all versions of the songs I love and this one thrills me in almost all it's versions that I've found. Thanks for your input.
Blupanther519 1 month ago
sing this song in choir ........... so nice and peaceful
1zammet 7 months ago
@1zammet It must be one of the most popular songs in the entire world. Thanks!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 7 months ago
@FlyingHorseKnuckles good song but this isnt american...this is an english folk song.
Great88 6 months ago
@Great88 I stand corrected (thanks to orthopedic shoes).
Thanks!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 6 months ago
@Great88 The song is a version of an existing Scottish folk song called Waly Waly which itself is basically a shortened version of the much older Scottish Ballad called Sir James Douglas. The song was circulating in both the US and England so there were both English and American versions but the verse "the water is wide" does seemingly come from England.
gaconnochie 1 month ago
I like this song.
From 20years old.
Very thanks this video!
lennonmori 7 months ago
@lennonmori Yeah... this song is truly timeless. Thank you.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 7 months ago
What a great voice!
vfb2020 8 months ago
@vfb2020 Kathy really has great control, huh? Thanks.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 7 months ago
Karla, Karla, where have you gone? Restless Nights without you...
penniner 9 months ago
@penniner Yeah... she really was/is something. I'm so glad she stepped out into the spotlight when she did.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 9 months ago
i really love this song if i can i will upload a version of me singing it please check out my page i need more subscribers
elc171 10 months ago
@elc171 I'd love to hear you sing this song! Thanks.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 10 months ago
beautiful guitar work, too, Flying Horse Knuckles.
cottagecheese54 11 months ago
@cottagecheese54 Well thank you very much!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 11 months ago
saminaraja11 1 year ago 8
@saminaraja11 Thank you! I put these lyrics up above in my video description!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
I remember fondly my mother singing this to us before we fell asleep. I haven't heard anything more pure or profound since. I will be singing this to my kids.
unkonkrable 1 year ago 6
@unkonkrable That is truly beautiful. Your children are fortunate, indeed.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
singing this as solo for state contest!! imma high schooler in 9th grade, wish me luck!!
manderluvsu 1 year ago
@manderluvsu You have a great voice! You should videotape your performance then post it here. Good luck!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
@FlyingHorseKnuckles ill see if i can get one of my friends to tape it (which im sure they will) but its not till march soooooo till then!!!
manderluvsu 1 year ago
@manderluvsu Cool. I'm looking forward to it. Merry Christmas!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
Who is the singer?
ibiden7 1 year ago
@ibiden7 Her name is Kathleen Sundquist. She was a friend of mine when I attended WMU back 'round 1980ish
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
@FlyingHorseKnuckles ill see if i can get one of my friends to tape it (which im sure they will) but its not till march soooooo till then!!! and thank you :)
manderluvsu 1 year ago
great to hear- i'm a bronco myself,and i know western has an amazing music program. did kathy sing in any group or just for fun?
LandingMach3 1 year ago
@LandingMach3 I'm not sure. I do believe she was a music major, and she has gone on to do much theatrical work, since. I took an intro to music class where an alumni concert pianist performed on a grand piano just a couple of feet away from me in class. He played the entire Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition". I was mesmerized by the music and his expert performance! Sorry, but I forgot his name... I was in Eicher Hall - what great memories I have of those days. Thanks! ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
Very very nice!! Thank you. (TS)
kei19690113 1 year ago
Very very nice!! Thank you. (TS)
kei19690113 1 year ago
@kei19690113 Thank you so much!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
@FlyingHorseKnuckles This is a splendid splendid singing voice.
This must be heard by many people who should be listened to.
I send the biggest praise to Kathy Sundquist and John Shelton that is a great musician.I expect your activity from Japan. (TS)
kei19690113 1 year ago
@kei19690113 Your gracious words are received most humbly. I thank you for your kindness, and generosity!
~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
Magnifque, très belle version de cette jolie chanson! J'adore également les versions de Joan Baez et de James Taylor. J'ai entendu parler de la version de Bob Dylan, par curiosité j'aimerais bien l'entendre...
DuneDingDong 1 year ago
@DuneDingDong Merci beaucoup. Cette chanson a été interprétée par de nombreuses personnes. Je suis content que vous avez aimé notre interprétation.
~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
brilliant
plays this on the pipes as the pipers play or water is wide
MsDebbie1111 1 year ago
Beautiful!!
InnocentMalin 1 year ago
@InnocentMalin Thank you!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful.
alanthedrum 1 year ago
@alanthedrum Thank you Mr. Drum!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
That wuz gorgeous i loved it
sophmark08 1 year ago
@sophmark08 Thank you very much!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
@FlyingHorseKnuckles u r welcome
sophmark08 1 year ago
Thank you. A beautiful song enhanced by your pictures. This song was one of my favourites from my school days.
Crowder257 1 year ago
It certainly has staying power - that's why it's such a classic, beautiful melody.
Thank you.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
Wonderful!
MartinRaetzJr 1 year ago
Thank you, Martin!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
my BFF is singing this song in her voice/panio lessons and she is really good!! but her version is better than this 1...im sorry but its a lot smoother and i like it a lot better...
ginnyweaslyrocks4eve 2 years ago
That's alright. Ask her to post it on YouTube. I'd love to hear it.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
Very pretty.
You're right though about hearing other versions... the more we hear, the more we play, the more we love it all and get better.
Rock on music people!
RivenrockGardens 1 year ago
Agreed, and thank you! ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
I absolutely love this song. I started singing this back when I was 10 years old. I began to look for as many versions of this song as I could. I am facing the loss of both my parents this week, and this song reflects my feelings..BTW one of the best recordings of this, thanks Flying! PS have you ever heard a version of Waly, Waly (James childe version?) Thanks.
ceresmary206 2 years ago
First, let me offer my prayer that you will weather this season you are about to enter with the loving support of those near to you. A song such as this can be a vehicle for voicing your emotions as music is perhaps the most sincere forms of expression. It seems you are not alone here, in that many have expressed like sentiments towards this song. I had no idea all those years ago that this little recording would reach so many in so many ways. Thank you for your candor and appreciation. ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
BTW, I searched out "Waly, Waly". It seems it is one and the same as this title, is it not? Is it another variant set of lyrics? I could not locate the James Childe version, but thanks for adding to my pool of information concerning this immortal song. ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
i have to sing this song in vocal techniques and the breathing in it is very difficult
beckymarie14 2 years ago
Yeah, many of the older traditional songs are not so easy to sing, like our national anthem, for instance. I saw your Christian statement on your channel. Thanks for challenging others to wear their faith proudly! Blessings ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
This song is beautiful. I learn about this in Literature.
ddlovatofanable 2 years ago
Yeah, It's one of the very best. It has survived in its many forms for centuries, I believe. Thanks!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Simply beautiful.
jamestaitincr 2 years ago
Thank you James.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Lasting love is a treasure worth more than jewels. All too often love "...fades away like morning dew," and this song acknowledges that sad truth.
It's too early for the character in the song to know if it will be the lasting kind, but oh, it's powerful when it begins, and (s)he hardly knows "...if I sink or swim."
Nice rendition. Thanks for posting.
GuinnevereB 2 years ago
You cannot really fall in love without the recognition that it might be snatched away from you. We enter into love like we do our relationship with God; in faith.
Thanks
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
in school, we sing it like: The water is wide, i cannot get over. Nor have i wings, with which to fly, oh give me a boat, that can carry 2, we both shall row, my friend and i :)
CAHilarious 2 years ago
That was how I had always known it, too. Traditional songs like this grow over time; everyone adding their touches to it.
Thanks
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
This song tells of a story. It has a theme. In this case, the theme could be 'love does not last', 'love is blind' or 'love is not permanent'. Extracted from Flights of fancy
ddlovatofanable 2 years ago
Great old song, huh? Thanks.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
What a gorgeous voice! Such a pretty song and I loved the vid as well. Thanks for sharing. :)
wis7dom 2 years ago
Thank you very much - Merry Christmas to you!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
WOW..Beautiful voice, lovely video...thank you for posting
billyslady 2 years ago
Thank you for saying so!
~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Beautiful Voice!!
Robiarose 2 years ago
I agree. Kathy has a lovely voice.
Thank you
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
As a widower this song is certainly evocative for me. It stills my heart, and the well chosen pictures remind me of the canoeing we once did.
My only question is about the part where love grows cold. But after that, in this version, the story seems to recover.
What am I missing? I'm not fond of that sad part.
Michael.
forbotecol 2 years ago
You know, I never even considered that dark section of the lyrics before. I too am at a loss as to why it was written so. Certainly the freshness of romantic love wanes as a relationship ages, but it is replaced by a stronger, more meaningful deep love that far outweighs the not so subtle attractions of youth. Maybe that is what the writer was alluding to. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad you find some solace in our performance. Partsmadam below shares your situation to some degree.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
I wonder if the writer of this song did so because of their own specific loss. It seems to speak to those who have suffered from such a separation. In my belief system, the watery breach can be conquered by joining our loved ones in the Heavenly realm. Death is but a portal, and God , the rower to the other shore. Take care, and thank you for listening.
~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Jon, I see that folks are still mesmerized by this piece. It is tremendously powerful and continues to help me heal. Do you still have my email? Would like to keep in touch, as I again, continue to move on with my life.
partsmadam 2 years ago
It's a traditional song for good reason, huh? Write me anytime, Marcia. I hope all is well with you. ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
I am learning this song as part of my voice lessons. It is so beautiful and your video makes it 'come to life'.. What a beautiful way to enjoy this song while looking at your graphics.! Just awesome. Thank you... great job!
ElizabethBix 2 years ago
Hi Elizabeth. This song certainly is popular, I have discovered. I was fortunate to be able to find so many wonderful images off the Internet to accompany Kathy's lovely performance. I'm glad we could offer you a pleasant alternative to your studies. Post something from your lessons some day!
Thanks! ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
This is absolutely beautiful! :)
pattif30 2 years ago
Thank you Patti!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Yes....!
Iamactuallygod 2 years ago
...What was the question?
jk, thanks!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Very beautiful.
monacoma777 2 years ago
Thank you very much!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
What key is this in?
BrittandRoch 2 years ago
Honestly, I do not remember. I was capoed to the 2nd fret I believe, and playing in an open d modality, so it was probably the key of E.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
I come back now and then Jon to listen.
Can't help it but it makes me wonder if it was right of me all those years ago to get into high tech work and not something more down to earth.
Proculled 2 years ago
Man Phil, I can relate... I think of missed opportunities to play in bands, or other creative endeavors. Instead I sit at a console all day milling out for the most part drivel (I'm a video editor by trade). I'd one day like to get off the grid and get my hands dirty in God's good earth! Still, I feel blessed just to be able to contribute here and listen as well. Thank you, Phil.
~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
This is a beautiful performance of this song. Kathy Sundquist has a wonderful voice and her diction is better than Karla Bonoff's. The guitars are great, too. It really is a heartfelt rendition.
In 1980 I was a music major in college (I graduated in another major), and things seemed more genuine and simpler back then. This song brings back memories of my friends and how we used to perform--they were great times. Thanks for posting this song!
lonebeagle 2 years ago
They seemingly were simpler times, huh? All I have of those days are the songs we shared - no photos, definately no video. I should post more Kathy tunes here. Thank you for your wonderful comments! ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
1980 was before the PC, cell phones, and the internet was still over a decade away. Music was already turning completely commerical and ugly (sorry, but that's how I feel-I played the violin). Too bad you don't have any photos, but at least you have the tapes! Post more tunes with Kathy singing.
Those were days when people actually still talked to eachother and we were analog. Nothing will ever take the place of a human voice and a small ensemble playing in a basement (or dorm room)!
lonebeagle 2 years ago
Such true observations. I have a computer filled with studio equipment that would have made the Beatles jealouse, but I find myself gravitating back to simple orchestrations on real instruments over the high tech toys at my disposal. That doesn't mean I'll forsake the new, but rather, I'll honor the old as well! Thank you LB.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Oh, BTW... Another Kathy song is on the way!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful version of this song. Is there a way for me to have a copy. I'd like to make my own video of this song. Man, it brings you to tears when you sit and listen to it so intently and think about your life and the others in it.
pigjubby 2 years ago
I'd love to have you create a video! I will send a message to your channel with my contact info. I'm happy we were able to touch you with our performance. Kathy has such a lovely voice, doesn't she?
Thanks! ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Wonderful, guys... I thought this was a pro version. Well it is one, definitely. :)
kogazor 2 years ago
That is such a wonderful comment! Thank you very much.
~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
I went to Western Michigan U. in the mid 60's. We used to play in the dorms, but we didn't have a coffee house! K College had one, where I played once.
Beautiful version of a beautiful song - I decided to start playing it again, and ran across your version here.
Tom
oreo16 2 years ago
Actually, our "coffeehouse" was a large room with a fireplace on the first floor of the Eicher dorm. It's nice to meet a fellow WMU friend. Hey, please post your version on YT someday. Thank you.
~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
oh you mean mugshoots! it's really neat there...
aviatgrl 2 years ago
Hmmm... Mug Shots is a new addition to my experience. Remember, I was there in 1979/80! There was a nice, large room with a fireplace on the first floor of Eicher Dorm. We played there and also in a smaller room across the way in the same dorm. I think our largest audience was about 50 people. It was a great time, and I think about it often. I hope you are enjoying your time at WMU (have you stolen a fiberglass tray from the cafeteria to go sledding down the hills there yet?)!
~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
oh yeah, you guys had fantastic lobby's then.. Nowadays, they're nothing special...
Haha, I'm finishing up my last year, but i lived in Henry, with no meal plan so i haven't had a chance to sled down the hills. but i see a lot of kids still do. best part is they think they came up with the idea....
aviatgrl 2 years ago
Ha! I'm sure I was following a tradition several years old when I joined my friends flying over virgin snow at 3AM way back 29 years ago! ~Bye!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Thank you, "A"!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Very, very beautiful. Lovely guitar and singing. I enjoyed this so very much. Thank you! Teresa
tere711 2 years ago
Thank you Teresa. Kathy really captured something here, I think.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
I've always loved this song & your version is just gorgeous. I absolutely loved it! Thank you for posting this!
carrtide 2 years ago
I'm happy that it brought you some measure of joy. Thank you!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
I am a singer with many years experience. I listen to all kinds of music and folk was my first love. this arrangement is by far one of the best I have ever heard including those by big name stars. I hope that all of you are still making music as this sound is a real treasure.
poemsinger 2 years ago
Your comments really warmed my heart! Thank you for such an outpouring of praise! Kathy's voice is so lovely. It was an honor performing with her. Unfortunately, we all parted ways way back when. I know that Steve has found a wonderful life, but I cannot locate my friend Kathy. I'm upset that she isn't seeing the impact her performance has had on so many here. I will keep searching...
Thank you again! ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Great Job!
Drakonian923 2 years ago
Thank you!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Very Nice, Very Nice
TheEagleoftheEmpire 2 years ago
Thanks, Eagle!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
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Hey my names Abi and im 15.....please take a look at my version of the water is wide....thanks x
abiquinn 2 years ago
i really like this song, but i kinda prefer "'cross the wide missouri" which is this and 'oh shenandoah' i think...♥
smalex18 2 years ago
Hmm... I'll have to look that one up; I've never heard it before. Thanks.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Excellent!
SjamK 2 years ago
Thank you, SjamK!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Wow! This is beautiful!
ktlam1955 2 years ago
Thank you so much! Kathy is very gifted.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
helene segara nous faisons qu'un et helene segara together as one
xena112 2 years ago
If you are saying Kathy and Helene Segara are as one, then Thanks!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
My Show Choir at my High School attempted this song on a Tour we did, and our attempts came no where near the excellence of this song. I think Kathy did an amazing job, and I like the back male singer too. His pitch is off in places, but overall, an acceptional piece of music. You should be proud of what you have achieved.
parislloyd123 2 years ago
Thank you Lloyd. Give a listen to the Karla Bonoff/James Taylor version. We kind of based our performance on their version. Kathy's voice is transcendent, I think. I appreciate your comments! ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
I don't know who you folks are, but your version of this classic is exceptional, and the young lady's phrasing is pitch perfect. My favorite, because she was a friend, is Eva Cassidy's version, and James Taylor's is also beautiful. Considering so many artists have attempted this song and vainly tried to put their "stamp" on it, your version is a breathe of fresh air. Like Shakespeare, you can't mess with this song, or change "o'er" to "over", or other modernizations as others have tried. Kudos
BandoliTheatreCo 2 years ago
This is probably the finest comment we've received yet. I am touched by your endorsement of Kathy's singing ability. As I have stated before, I have lost touch with her since 1980. I only wish she could see the outgrowth of praise directed toward her gift. Ms. Cassidy is a recent discovery for me, and I cannot say enough about her divine vocals. Mr. Taylor basically "taught" me how to play (with my ear bent to his recordings). Thank you so much for your generous commentary. ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
definitely a classic... I'm working on another version of it with my University choir, I hope to record it as it is truly beautiful. Thanks for posting :)
belladonnasix 2 years ago
Please post your performance here when you do! Thank you for your comments. ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
Nice! Who is the singer?
Callia2000 2 years ago
Her name is Kathy Sundquist. I went to college with her back in 1979.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
im playing this song tonight at my band concert!!! but ours dosn't hav lyrics or anything.
Kaitygirl711 2 years ago
What instrument do you play, Katie? Post it afterwards, ok?
Thanks,
~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
i play the saxophone. the alto saxophone. this song makes me breathless though. and difficult. it took a lot of time to make it nice.
but i still enjoy playing it. it is very nice.
~ kaity
Kaitygirl711 2 years ago
I tried playing a clarinet, but I wasn't any good at it. I hope your concert went well!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
I'm singing this for festival in our choirs class this year! I'm an alto so its a little hard 4 me 2 reach some of the notes(well in the 1 were singing). There a little differen't but its still such a pretty song
toriandbre 2 years ago
Good luck to you hitting those higher notes! You should post a video of your performance. Thanks!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
i just sang this in a choir but i love this song :)
squirrelgirl295 2 years ago
It really holds up after all these years, huh? No matter how it is performed.
Thanks!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 2 years ago
ughhh i have to sing this infront of everyone in choir.... but it is very pretty:) and great video
BubblyBrunette95 3 years ago
I bet you will do fine. Hey, video it and post it here, please!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
Jon, it is amazing the comments you get on this video and apparently even the "tone death" sing it. When are you going to send me the download? M.
partsmadam 3 years ago
I just sent it again. I hope it reaches you! Let me know. ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
i have to sing this song for a chior solo:)
i love the words..
so sad..
but beautiful
garfieldxoxo311 3 years ago
Melancholy songs really have staying power, eh? Thanks!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
In my school i did it perfectly in irish tone due to my mom is part irish so i got an irish voice when i sing idk y?? but some bitch got it because she was female and she sucked at singing and toned death i think he wanted her for bootycall-.- faggot teacher
blkknight61 3 years ago
Your Celtic heritage shines through in your carefully chosen verbiage. I see emerald hills with wool-ladden sheep in every "bitch" and "bootycall". Who doesn't smell pipesmoke or hear penny whistle tunes as you describe your discerning teacher as "faggot"? Heart warming words, indeed. You probably lost out to that "bitch" because she registered at least something on the gauge of humanity; to where you and your gutter-speak can only aspire. 14 is too young for such ire - Hey, Ireland! Peace
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
The song is not Irish. The tune is the Scottish folk tune O' Waly Waly. The words are the English folk song adaptation of the Scottish original. So it does not need to be sung with an Irish accent nor a Scottish one. It can, and has been sung by many people with different accents.
mike118117 3 years ago
I'm still waiting for the Swahili version.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
No doubt it is creeping ever closer as we speak. :)
mike118117 3 years ago
Lovely thank you
richpat 3 years ago
You are very welcome, and thank YOU!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
i sing this song in my choir class the song is quite different
Andy23A24 3 years ago
Yeah, this is an old traditional tune. There are many, many versions out there created over the decades.
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
That song is absolutely beautiful and it is amazing to see how many versions exist.
The French singer Hélène Ségara has just made a new, beautiful version of that song called "Nous ne faisions qu'un / Together as one" on her new album.
PAULDAVIDSX 3 years ago
when i first heard the song it really touched my heart..i luv this song..coz im a nature lover i can fell the essence of the song^_^
creamsonlipz 3 years ago
Thank you for watching, and welcome to YouTube! ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
please forgive my spelling.the song makes me cry,its so heart searching.Wonderful.
umjustefra 3 years ago
Wow. Now I am really curious about the movie. It sounds very intriguing. This song has the power to deeply affect people, as I am discovering. Its timeless nature is reflected in this fact. Thank you so much for your kind words, and for favoriting my video! ~Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
Flying ive just found the film,its at the end.Its called the Simian Line,sorry,you make lovely videos.Thanks again for posting,have a great Christmas.
umjustefra 3 years ago
thankyou,thankyou for posting this,I heard it in a film some years ago,and I couldnt find the song,its so beautiful,I wish I coulde remember name of film,one of th Redgrave girls was in it and the lady from Cagney n Lacey,it was about sad ghosts,and this song helped them find there way home.Lovel,again thankyou.
umjustefra 3 years ago
Jon, it's me again, I guess I am obsessed with Kathy's voice. I cannot lose this recording if youtube ever goes down the toilet.I listen to it weekly, I believe it is helping my grieving process. Can I burn it? I don't know how but am sure my son can talk me thru it. Thanks, Marcia
partsmadam 3 years ago
Hello Marcia! I just sent you a message. I will send you the mp3 and video! It means much to me that our little offering is having such a positive effect on you in this time of struggling. I pray God will deliver you up from your sorrows soon. Take care, Jon
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
Damn 1980... that must have been a time.
r0ck3tsm0k3 3 years ago
Ah, to have known then what I do now...
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
This song reminds me of the song, "The Gift of Love" a common wedding hymn.
cabanaboi29 3 years ago
Really? I've never heard that one before. I must go listen to it. Thanks!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
one of the corniest videos available on youtube. enjoy your epic fail.....
jekshmeck 3 years ago
Hmmm... A classic song, a classic voice...
Hmmm... Nearly 80,000 views...
Hmmm... About 90 positive comments...
Hmmm... You = Only one video @ 147 views...
Hmmm... You = Epic Fail
Hmmm... Hmmm... Hmmm... (sounds like a bumblebee about now).
FlyingHorseKnuckles 3 years ago