Just wanted to say thank you for composing this song. Back when I was in highschool someone who I loved dearly requested that I learn this song; She meant the world to me and every time I hear it, I am reminded of wonderful memories.
(also this song can stand on its own merits, I personally do not appreciate the accoustic rendition as much as someone playing from the heart on the ol box of wood :-)
My mother use to play this on the piano for me when she was living. It still makes me cry to this day and she left this earth for Heaven when I was too young to lose my mother. That was 18 years ago and my name is Rachel!!!
@chocky1251 I am so grateful that you took the time to tell everyone how much this song means to you. Rachel's Song was the first of what turned out to be nearly 150 songs that I have written and recorded onto 15 albums with Gary Prim. I love to hear these wonderful stories. I cherish every one.
I took the casette tape that this song was on with me on a trip with my Grandmother, we both loved it so much and afterwards she asked me to bring it with all the time. She passed away in September but I can still hear how happy this song made her, I plan to play it during my wedding in her honor. It is such a beautiful song and still to this day moves me to tears... thank you for making such beautiful music!!
@Rheems1 Thank you so much for sharing your very touching story about your Grandmother. I am honored that you plan to use it in your wedding. -- Dave Combs
@chkjns Yes, it probably is. Rachel's Song used to be played on virtually every easy listening radio station in the country every day. It even was the number one requested instrumental in the country of Australia years ago. Thanks for letting me know that it is being played. Have a wonderful Sunday in AZ.
@XCcougar1 The piano part was played on an acoustic Yamaha baby grand piano, in fact I was told that it was the first one that Yamaha ever shipped to Nashville. The other parts, electric piano, strings and horns, were performed on a Yamaha DX7 synthesizer. All parts were performed by Gary Prim. Have fun playing Rachel's Song for yourself.
I walked down the isle to this song 20 years ago! Perfect wedding enterance melody, I love it and it still send shivers down my spine whenever I hear it!
I listened to this song so much when I was a child. My name's Rachel and my mom bought this tape and told me the song was written for me. I felt so special. What a beautiful song. Thank you!
i found this song when i was pregnant with my first. i listened to it constantly. when my daughter was born, we named her rebecca after her father's aunt. when she was 2 weeks old, i accidentally called her rachel. i cried, wondering if i had named her wrongly. we decided just to call it "rebecca's song" instead. we lost our rebecca at 15 months old. my mother's comment is the last one in this video, kristie from brooklyn. that's why this song is the sweetest sound this side of heaven.
Beautiful music Mr Combs- I have the CD "Beautiful Thoughts" and the songs on that are so wonderfully peaceful and relaxing -[ Winding Pathways my favorite] I was first able to hear many of those tracks on a satellite music channel [over Dish Network] with a now departed loved one! It was peaceful then as it is now and still reminds of those times-- Thank you for your music and for the foresight of allowing Mr Prim to convey it with his talents!
I have many Combs/Prim CD's , but they are beginning to wear out from long use. I may have to start all over again! Thank you, gentlemen, for this heavenly gift!
What a special comment! Yes, we have a piano music book that contains all the songs on the Rachel's Song album. Just give Combs Music a call at 800-932-6627 and one of our staff will assist you with your purchase. -- Dave Combs
@combsmusic Please let me further clarify. While we no longer have individual piano sheet music for Rachel's Song, we always have the piano music book for the Rachel's Song album which contains Rachel's Song and the other songs on the album. -- Dave Combs
Nice to finally hear the song that pops up every time I google my name. Great composition, sir. Glad to see that it has touched so many people -inspiring!
To God be the Honor, Glory and Praise! Thank you for these beautiful manifestations of Him in music and images! And...thank you for bringing a little of W-S to John and me here on Hilton Head! We don't get back often enough!
It must be humbling, Dave, to have written music that has touched so many lives. And the photographs aren't too bad either, my old friend. Thank you, Rick
I really enjoyed the video. It was my honor to play Rachel's Song with you at Bethany many years ago. Please come back to see us again. God bless you and Linda.
Just wanted to say thank you for composing this song. Back when I was in highschool someone who I loved dearly requested that I learn this song; She meant the world to me and every time I hear it, I am reminded of wonderful memories.
(also this song can stand on its own merits, I personally do not appreciate the accoustic rendition as much as someone playing from the heart on the ol box of wood :-)
Thank you
hechtm46 1 week ago
My mother use to play this on the piano for me when she was living. It still makes me cry to this day and she left this earth for Heaven when I was too young to lose my mother. That was 18 years ago and my name is Rachel!!!
chocky1251 3 months ago
@chocky1251 I am so grateful that you took the time to tell everyone how much this song means to you. Rachel's Song was the first of what turned out to be nearly 150 songs that I have written and recorded onto 15 albums with Gary Prim. I love to hear these wonderful stories. I cherish every one.
combsmusic 3 months ago
how could anyone dislike this?!
amk1111 5 months ago
I took the casette tape that this song was on with me on a trip with my Grandmother, we both loved it so much and afterwards she asked me to bring it with all the time. She passed away in September but I can still hear how happy this song made her, I plan to play it during my wedding in her honor. It is such a beautiful song and still to this day moves me to tears... thank you for making such beautiful music!!
Rheems1 1 year ago
@Rheems1 Thank you so much for sharing your very touching story about your Grandmother. I am honored that you plan to use it in your wedding. -- Dave Combs
combsmusic 1 year ago
Could this be the version I just heard on our beautiful music station in Prescott AZ, streaming all the way into Phoenix?
chkjns 1 year ago
@chkjns Yes, it probably is. Rachel's Song used to be played on virtually every easy listening radio station in the country every day. It even was the number one requested instrumental in the country of Australia years ago. Thanks for letting me know that it is being played. Have a wonderful Sunday in AZ.
combsmusic 1 year ago
i am learning to play this piece on the piano and i absolutely love it, but you played this recorded version on the keyboard not the piano correct?
XCcougar1 1 year ago
i am learning to play this piece on the piano and i absolutely love it, but you played this recorded version on the keyboard not the piano correct?
XCcougar1 1 year ago
@XCcougar1 The piano part was played on an acoustic Yamaha baby grand piano, in fact I was told that it was the first one that Yamaha ever shipped to Nashville. The other parts, electric piano, strings and horns, were performed on a Yamaha DX7 synthesizer. All parts were performed by Gary Prim. Have fun playing Rachel's Song for yourself.
combsmusic 1 year ago
I walked down the isle to this song 20 years ago! Perfect wedding enterance melody, I love it and it still send shivers down my spine whenever I hear it!
Beerain66 1 year ago
@Beerain66 It is always nice to hear stories like yours. Happy Thanksgiving!
combsmusic 1 year ago
I listened to this song so much when I was a child. My name's Rachel and my mom bought this tape and told me the song was written for me. I felt so special. What a beautiful song. Thank you!
rcirae20 1 year ago
@rcirae20 Glad to hear that the song still means so much to you. Happy Thanksgiving!
combsmusic 1 year ago
i found this song when i was pregnant with my first. i listened to it constantly. when my daughter was born, we named her rebecca after her father's aunt. when she was 2 weeks old, i accidentally called her rachel. i cried, wondering if i had named her wrongly. we decided just to call it "rebecca's song" instead. we lost our rebecca at 15 months old. my mother's comment is the last one in this video, kristie from brooklyn. that's why this song is the sweetest sound this side of heaven.
DMBfreak40 1 year ago
@DMBfreak40 Thank you so much for your very touching comment. I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet Rebecca.
combsmusic 1 year ago
Beautiful music Mr Combs- I have the CD "Beautiful Thoughts" and the songs on that are so wonderfully peaceful and relaxing -[ Winding Pathways my favorite] I was first able to hear many of those tracks on a satellite music channel [over Dish Network] with a now departed loved one! It was peaceful then as it is now and still reminds of those times-- Thank you for your music and for the foresight of allowing Mr Prim to convey it with his talents!
lpvcrcd 1 year ago
I have many Combs/Prim CD's , but they are beginning to wear out from long use. I may have to start all over again! Thank you, gentlemen, for this heavenly gift!
blueskiesblue 1 year ago
I fell asleep listening to this throughout my whole childhood. I really wish there was somewhere I could download the whole album this is from.
rachiedoubt 1 year ago
I was named after this song. My mother listened to it so much while she was pregnant with me that I actually recongized it afterwards.
This is a beautiful song.
If anyone knows how to get sheet music for this song, PLEASE let me know.
raemccabe 2 years ago 2
What a special comment! Yes, we have a piano music book that contains all the songs on the Rachel's Song album. Just give Combs Music a call at 800-932-6627 and one of our staff will assist you with your purchase. -- Dave Combs
combsmusic 2 years ago
@combsmusic
The last time I called they said they didn't have any sheet music to play on the piano.
raemccabe 1 year ago
@raemccabe You must not have called Combs Music. We always have piano sheet music. Make sure you are calling 800-932-6627.
combsmusic 1 year ago
@combsmusic Please let me further clarify. While we no longer have individual piano sheet music for Rachel's Song, we always have the piano music book for the Rachel's Song album which contains Rachel's Song and the other songs on the album. -- Dave Combs
combsmusic 1 year ago
@combsmusic i now have this book, and all of the songs from it are awe inspiring. thank you so, so very much!
Hruitah 1 year ago
What wonderful photographs David.
Perfect for this piece of music that you have written.
This melody will forever hold a special place in my heart.
CRAIGARRR 2 years ago
Absolutely wonderful photography -- it goes perfectly with the music. Thank you.
madsenyt 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind words about my video. Happy Thanksgiving!
Dave Combs
combsmusic 2 years ago
Nice to finally hear the song that pops up every time I google my name. Great composition, sir. Glad to see that it has touched so many people -inspiring!
CowboyArtist 2 years ago
Hello Dave and Linda!
To God be the Honor, Glory and Praise! Thank you for these beautiful manifestations of Him in music and images! And...thank you for bringing a little of W-S to John and me here on Hilton Head! We don't get back often enough!
Fondly, Marilyn Hayes (formerly of FCGOP)
TheirGrandmommy 2 years ago
It must be humbling, Dave, to have written music that has touched so many lives. And the photographs aren't too bad either, my old friend. Thank you, Rick
rickamme 2 years ago
Dave, this song and all of your compositions make up my favorite music. Your work brings sanity to a hectic world. Thank you. Jeanne Robertson
JeanneRobertson 2 years ago
Dave, I used your music for a slide show of decades of family photos. All who have seen it say "whose music is that?"
James Barre'
bumblewick 2 years ago
Hi David,
I really enjoyed the video. It was my honor to play Rachel's Song with you at Bethany many years ago. Please come back to see us again. God bless you and Linda.
Bonnie Taylor
Bdbonniet 2 years ago
Dave, Great video. I have enjoyed playing this song and many of your other compositions on the piano. Hope to see you again soon.
dctesh 2 years ago
This music has always touched my soul in a very special way. Thank you Dave for adding your stunning photos to Gary's beautiful sound. Ellen Leible
WiscEllen 2 years ago