Brewer and Shipley - Witchi-tai-to

Originally composed by Jim Pepper, a jazz musician of Creek and Kaw Indian heritage, this version of the song was performed by Brewer and Shipley on their 1969 album, "Weeds". It's based on a chant that was handed down to Jim from his grandfather.

The video is a slide-show set to music, using some of the most picturesque places in America, animals that are held as traditionally sacred to most all Native American tribes, as well as photos and paintings of some esteemed Creek and Kaw leaders.

This video has been approved and endorsed by both Michael Brewer and Tom Shipley and is linked at their web-site, www.brewerandshipley.com

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Folk
• Folk-rock
• Brewer-and-Shipley

[mp3man47]

A great tribute, a joy to the ears and a pleasure to the eyes. Thank You

[Kiwi76RamenNoodle]

@mp3man47

Glad you enjoyed it!

Cheers,

Joe

[drwu58]

Does anybody know who did the other version of this song that came out around the same time, if not sooner? During the chorus towards the end, the person singing starts chanting out names of indian tribes. Anyone remember who that was?

[Kiwi76RamenNoodle]

It was probably the original version by the song's composer, the late Jim Pepper.

[shymama8]

@Kiwi76RamenNoodle another badn also covered it. they were called "everything is everything"

[Kiwi76RamenNoodle]

@shymama8 that was the composer, Jim Pepper's band.

[kidpeg]

Ty Soo much for sharing this~ I didn't think I would find it, even here on youtube. Excellent rendition just like back in the day. Awesome job my friend, beautiful~!!

[jackhammes]

Mental Comfort Food!

[jtubebx1]

There's a good online article about Jim Pepper which mentions "Witchi Tai To."

Try searching for JUST A SONG JIM PEPPER WITCHI TAI TO

[jtubebx1]

If you are looking for a song that is positive and "conscious," "Witchi Tai To," is hard to beat.

[prematuredgreat]

i love this...searched for it's title...tough searching cauz people 'round me never knows it...

[wingman572]

one of the best 'spring time" songs ever. harmonies are magical. even better with head phones. more of a chant than a song. very spiritual. if this dont do it for ya, there's something wrong with ya

[jugharp]

very uplifting.....idylic....and sweet

[Userofname69]

Love this song and vid. Thanks for posting.

[jdl22000]

I just finished Michael "supe" Granda's book "It Shined" the ballad of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. In the book this song was mentioned a few times so i came on here to look as i never have heard it before. Its now at the top of my favorites list. Look forward to the free Brewer and Shipley show coming to lake ozark, cant wait!!

[lordexitium]

Loved this in Sleepers, "Makes me glad that I'm not dead" and then they shoot the hell out of Kevin Bacon!

[holdersteven]

You can trust simplicty and the truth of affirmation being made is simply what it is. I'm Not Dead! Makes me Glad Im not dead! Tahnks for posting my friend