Dr Ralph Stanley : O Death 2008

A transcendent moment - Dr. Ralph Stanley, aged 82, singing "O Death" a cappella at the Hills of Home festival near Clintwood VA in May 2008. On the hillside behind him lies the grave of his brother, the great Carter Stanley, as he petitions the grim reaper to spare him over till another year. Raises the hair on your neck!

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[ART PIG]

I could ask you the same thing about Doctor Who. Explain. *Sits in chair and waits for response*

As for Dr. Stanley, his ancient voice exhorting Death to "spare him over for another year" is not meant for mere entertainment.

[Jaytheredneck1]

somethin tells me he sings this every year on his birthday, and death is so humbled he grants his wish.

[Jack Johnson]

I appreciate your words... But, I've heard Ralph say that when you're saved through Jesus, there is no fear that remains in this thing called death

[Álef Fonseca]

U FUNNY LOL

[RammatRamzi]

He sounds like Jerry's uncle who would come after Tom to get another whisker for his guitar every time a guitar string would break.

[AndrewDeLong]

Jen Titus did a great cover of this. But hell, my hat goes off to Mr Stanley here. This rendition of the song is just bone chillingly good.

[Roy Sanchez]

He lives n lives after he sings n hes like 80's going to 90's now

[skilful mostafa]

I hate death !

[senadu7]

Absolutely chilling and beautiful! God bless him!!!

[kanesMS3]

Alpha you are retarded