A Sunday Drive in Cades Cove

Backroads of Appalachia III Come along for a Sunday Drive thru Cades Cove with The Appalachian Storyteller
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[@leeakers1018]

Just stunning and the music perfectly fits the scenery. Humanity is now so out of control. If God would just take us back to those days and let us start over.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen my friend, well said

[@Glock19Atlanta]

Cades Cove is hands down one of my favorite places on earth. Love the Smokies!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

so beautiful there

[@tonifrancis6945]

I love old churches. ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Me too my friend

[@Jeffbambam]

I have been there multiple times and I must say it's one of the most beautiful places in the world, my family migrated to Alabama from that area .

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It is beautiful

[@pixi8690]

Reminds me of a place I’ve only been to in my dreams. Absolutely amazing video , love all the old buildings ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It’s a special place ❤️

[@timmcquerry6068]

Wonderful Video!!! Haunting rendition of"Everlasting Arms" , nice chorus of"500 Miles from Home" . Well done man, I love it!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend! bravo to you knowing your music too!

[@raychapa4257]

I love Appalachian History. Easy for me to imagine a past life. The Hymn is so fitting. How marvelous, how wonderful . And my song shall ever be. How marvelous.How wonderful. Is my Saviors love for me.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Happy thanksgiving Ray

[@bannerspennati3365]

There is just something magical about this part of the country. So relaxing and simple. Great content

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It really is! It was such a beautiful day for a ride. stopped at an ole timey general store for lunch. just good ole fashioned living

[@amberstarrfaw]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller wonderful and much needed in my life right now… love hearing the stories of how they lived back then THATS WHY WE ARE WHERE WE ARE NOW BC WE HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT OUR HISTORY

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@amberstarrfaw well said

[@vickiparrish3235]

At 72 years young, this Okie's grandparents were born in the 1800's in the hills of both KY and Northern AR. They moved to Indian territory (later Oklahoma), and built old log cabins, barns, and buildings just like these shown. Even most of my Aunts and Uncles homes were like these. Brought tears to my eyes just looking at them. Grandpa also played the fiddle and banjo by ear. Excellent player that could flat dance with the best of 'em. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Vicki

[@joellel3527]

Beautiful!! That corn crib was unique and sooo cool.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@aryan1956]

I love that song. Leaning on the everlasting arms.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That’s a good en

[@jeremymcclary3901]

If I might respectfully ask...have you ever considered making a video about how the folklore of the Appalachias is directly tied to the Ozarks...especially since both are so similar and most of us "Ozarkians" can trace our decadence directly from the Appalachias back to Scots/Irish....??

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It’s on the list, I’ve taken note that many folks who follow this channel have that connection. If you know of a good book on the subject email me at [e-mail]

[@GratefulOverlander]

*descendants Decadence has a totally different meaning!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@GratefulOverlander 💜

[@tracicomstock6525]

So beautiful! The scenery and the old fashioned gospel music and the old Churches made me long for heaven. I only want to go HOME and live with my dog Spooner and Jesus FOREVER.. Thank you so much!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Traci 💜

[@melissalease5476]

Loved you singing in the old Church

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

The natural reverb of that church is unbelievable. The whole room is an acoustic music chamber 💜

[@bigiron8831]

6:30 in the morning and you are reminding me of my home I left behind. How i miss my family and friends...... Y'all stay safe out there 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend, enjoy your Sunday my friend

[@donaldwells2102]

Leaning On The Everlasting Arms. Have a lot of precious memories there in Cades Cove, family born and raised there. Nice singing JD,Thanks and Have a Great Day 🙂.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for coming along for the ride

[@garrywills9222]

Even in today's time, I could live in Cades Cove and any time of the year, this place has always been my favorite place on God's beautiful earth, and I've felt this way since my earliest childhood memories and I'm 55 years old and live here in the Southern Appalachian Mountains in Talladega County, Alabama.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I agree with you my friend

[@mildredrharmon4032]

I love anything old ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

me too 💜

[@michaelstusiak5902]

Great music and scenery

[@caseyarchuleta5513]

Beautiful video! The Appalachian Mtns....God's gift!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@user-im6yg7zn8x]

That song about Our Lord sung by the man playing guitar is the best one Ive come across to date. If anyone reading this knows this man, please tell him so.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That was me, ill tell him! :)

[@jay34ever54]

Beautiful

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Jay! Appreciate you my friend. I have a couple other stories coming out from the Cades Cove area in the future, this one is a preview of whats to come. Hope you have a great weekend!

[@richardliles4415]

Cades Cove, what a wonderful place to be. I do believe I can spend the rest of my life in Cades Cove. Thank you so much for this wonderful video, and of course the Song.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Richard

[@SnakeBitBob1982]

Thank you for this video. It brought back a lot of memories.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for coming along for the ride

[@jackiescotland500]

Just so beautiful. Thank you .😍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@dee4732]

Hey JD ...hope you are having a blessed Sunday.. Dee 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✝️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend, hope yours was a good one as well 💜

[@dee4732]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller 👍

[@CherylSimser]

Simply lovely. Looking forward to the stories of Cades Cove. :)

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

🙏, it’s on my list to do a feature story of cades cove

[@McCreightMB]

Love this park. So wonderful

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Me too ❤️

[@jimblair7724]

Reminds me of many rides with my Dad back in the day ! Thank You

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@TennValleyGal]

Love the song in the old primitive church. The acoustics are great in there. Thanks for taking the time to give us another great video.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much 💜

[@dianahamilton6652]

I live in E. TN and the cove is my favorite place on earth!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Mine too

[@janetconnors3113]

Thanks for the Sunday drive. It was great

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for coming along

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Great video of the old log cabin that was enlarged over the years. And was done well too. I can imagine Daniel Boone and other pioneers. I'm not a musician, but I can appreciate great music. Learnt that from my dad with his classical music and hymns and from big brother and his '60's music. Many thanks. 👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@grputtputt]

Beautiful music! I was just in Cades Cove in September 2022 but I didn't hear any music like that!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 💜

[@cadeevans4623]

Cades cove is great love it beautiful place to go to hope you enjoyed your drive

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Cade

[@nancyyonce2906]

I have been to Cades Cove and love it. Enjoyed the video and music !!thank you !!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 🙏

[@user-td3nj8se5v]

Sounds amazing

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I love filming here

[@tammyevans7333]

Awesome, my favorite place😁

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Mine too 💜

[@Nathan-qq8wg]

I saw where Cade's cove got 🌨️ snow the other day. Those places are so lonesome.with the Lord we are never alone my dear grandma would say

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Snow, wow

[@babs7179]

Inspirational, as always. Keep up the great work!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 💜

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

It's a beautiful place😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@cheddarcarr720]

Wonderful as always pretty scenery I live in WV my granny before she died in the 80s owned a 200 acre farm old log cabin it took me back canning the food killing hogs she made the best pork skins if I hadn't been a kid I woulda took the farm over when she died thanks again loved the song you done in the church

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend

[@waydwnbama-way3089]

Awesome Brother, love the music and the scenery

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks my friend, it was a great day to be alive

[@amberstarrfaw]

Animals came right alongside you it was amazing

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Without fear

[@jay34ever54]

❤️❤️❤️♥️♥️♥️🤘

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤

[@Lisa-cj6vx]

I've never been there. I have seen alot on YT about it. Love it. Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Gotta get there someday

[@WillowsGarden]

Love Cades Cove, many picnics at the Henry Whitehead place. It was peaceful and not traveled as much as the loop. Rich Mountain Road takes you back to Townsend, but it’s been years since we took that road. It’s very winding and rough the best I remember. Really enjoyed your singing at the Old Methodist Church. I know they used to allow weddings to be held in the old churches, not sure if they still do. Your song reminded me of a childhood memory. I remember my parents having a record album called Flight Final. That record was like a reenactment of boarding a plane flight where the destination was Heaven. Thanks for the memories and the Cades Cove trip. Have a blessed day!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for sharing your memories, it’s such a special place

[@janetcallanan7020]

I do so enjoy your stories and music I live in the foothills of the Appalachians I can trace to 1700s one side but also potato famine Irish idk some of my forbears went west but not very far and we all across generations even far flung cousins we seem to gravitate back to the Appalachians

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@amberstarrfaw]

Where I went on my honeymoon such an awesome feeling

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@ralphcrosby9622]

I turned this on my wife says, that looks like Cades Cove. Then the title appeared. I did a drawing that was in that church looking out the window.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@sherryrector2275]

ISO enjoy Cades Cove. Benn there with all my children. My son and a deer got fairly close and shared a moment which as an adult he still talks about.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

awesome!

[@stonereaper1157]

There's nowhere on this earth I'd rather be than these Appalachian mountains

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen my friend

[@burkey548]

JUST SO TOUCHING THIS VID AMAZING MY MAN

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@ShadowsPast316]

Nice! I Love Cades Cove! Its been awhile since I have been.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@ChristyDPrice]

💞

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@larrystultz7545]

Mornin JD

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Morning Larry

[@jenniferbaker3207]

I love Cades Cove the first time I saw that one cabin with that open meadow behind it and the image of the mountains in the distance I thought what a magical place it was. Imagine living there sure it was hard but I’m sure if you were a spiritual person that view would reaffirm your belief in a creator. You familiar of the story of Christy Huddleston. I always loved that book Christy full of interesting mountain charm.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’ll look it up, thanks

[@ksgt66]

💜🕊💜

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@chelsea-t]

Cades Cove is one of the most beautiful places on this earth! Yes, I'm a little biased tho!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️ yes ma’am

[@hikerx9366]

People make Bucket lists....if I ever make one the first thing on it will be to one day visit the Appalachian Mountains in all their Glory.🌄 Real glad to played some music in that old Church, I know those dearly departed were listening with big smiles on their faces my friend.⛪

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for that- I didn’t even think of that, I would have played longer

[@hikerx9366]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller good thing is their are a lot of old historical homesteads and buildings that would love to hear your music. I enjoyed it immensely....im hoping to get a fiddle rigged up this Xmas so I can learn to play it. Been a dream of mine for 25 years, actually since the day I got it at a garage sale in fact.❤️🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@hikerx9366 thats awesome, its never too late to learn. Ive taught the fiddle for 25 years now. The oldest student I ever had was a 92 year old man who always wanted to learn how to play amazing grace, bought a fiddle and it was my honor to teach him.

[@hikerx9366]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller My song I've always wanted to play is Ashokan Farewell...🎻

[@hikerx9366]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I'm looking on Amazon for some steel strings med gauge... Can you direct me some with great sound that are reasonable in price? Also wondering is it costly to put hair on a french bow or should I just buy another bow online. This one came with my fiddle... Guy had the music store said it was a fine bow and I shouldn't let kids use it. I have no idea about bows or fiddles. Much appreciated if you can steer me in the right direction. 🙏

[@donnaboisen6003]

Geez, I’m not so sure the story teller was expecting comments on bitcoin and stocks and all. Beautiful country. I love old barns and buildings. Nice music in the church.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I get spam a lot of times- don’t worry, I will delete it. Thanks for coming along for the ride my friend

[@grisslebear]

Haven't been up there since my early teen... nearly 40 years now. Never heard "500 MILES" churched up before. Nice concept. Any source for the full song?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

if you're talking about the one I sang in the church- its called "just a twinkling of the eye" I have a full version I sang on my Facebook page. Im not aware of it existing anywhere on the internet... old 1800s song. The song that played throughout the video is called :"leaning on the everlasting arms"

[@grisslebear]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Yep. The one just you & your guitar. I don't do facebook. The melody sounds a lot like 500 MILES AWAY FROM HOME by BOBBY BARE. Thus my statement.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@grisslebear ill look the song up, thanks

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@grisslebear wow! just listened to the 500 miles song and WHOA! its exactly the same melody I was singing. I had never heard that song, thanks so much for sharing that with me. Ill have to do some digging on that

[@grisslebear]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller It's a haunting song to be sure. I'm going to look up yours as soon as I finish laundry.

[@debbabbit9283]

Hi JD! This was very good. It was more meaningful to now see your kind face and your singing and meet you as a brother. Can you kindly tell me if the building at 3:14 was a barn?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Hi Deb! Yes that is a Cantilever Barn. It looks odd because the footprint is so small, but there is a reason for that. You see, tax accessors taxed each building by the square feet of its footprint. Appalachians resorted to building barns like this with a smaller footprint that resulted in less taxes! A bonus was that the smarter cows had a place to stay dry during rain.

[@debbabbit9283]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I wonder if these structures met with and survived bad storms very well, like tornados or hurricanes?

[@KathysTube]

What a wonderful escape for a minute...I need to get back to the Cove... used to spend a lot of time there years ago... Beautiful music in the church JD! Thanks and have a wonderful day 🤗❤️ Btw... do you know of any stories of a young girl, dressed in white, walking on the road that used to go to Knoxville (I can't remember the name) close to a very small cemetery...?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I do know those stories, maybe next October I might do a story on it

[@KathysTube]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I liked to go to the Cove by myself on my days off... one time I stopped at that road and was standing at the creek when I saw the girl walking down the road towards me... just a few seconds and she just faded away. There was a little path going up beside the road that led to a small cemetery... pretty sure they were all in the same family and died within a year or two of each other... I'd love to go back to visit this spot... and check my memory 🤔 Thanks JD

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@KathysTube whoa! as many times as ive been there, ive never seen anything spooky. I even camped there in the fall a couple of times. But, I bet there are spirits still there

[@KathysTube]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I'm really looking forward to your story 👍👍

[@aileenhaggarty681]

❤️Aileen

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@michaelstusiak5902]

I can't help but wonder what condition that piano is in ...

[@nickknickerbocker6415]

🎻 🎵 Song✨️West of West Virginia🎶 Artist🎙Dan Boner 🪄

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@olskool3967]

friend is there any way for me to get all the lyrics to the song you played part of and sang in the church? my wife is a gospel singer and i would love for her to sing that.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Email me at [e-mail]

[@pawilliams9786]

What was the name of the song you played in the old Church? I like it but don't know what it is.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It’s called just a thinking of the eye away from home

[@leeakers1018]

Hey J.D. What is the name of the song played throughout the video?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

"Leaning on the everlasting Arms"

[@leeakers1018]

Love it. Sounds like it might be from the civil war era.@@TheAppalachianStoryteller

[@joyceedwards9652]

Leaning on the everlasting arms

[@leeakers1018]

@@joyceedwards9652 Thank you Joyce.

[@chrispeck1325]

What is the name of this song please? In parts it sounds like leaning on Jesus, but not really.

[@rogerwright4323]

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

[@chrispeck1325]

@@rogerwright4323 ok, so it was the song I thought it was. It just had a few notes I didn't recognize. Thank you for answering me.

[@rogerwright4323]

@@chrispeck1325 You are welcome. God bless you.

[@chrispeck1325]

@@rogerwright4323 you too sir.

[@travelingman484]

Love my country life. Vote bright red Tuesday to keep our country freedoms alive.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@leeakers1018]

I'm praying the same thing. Sad that a majority of America already voted bright red a couple years ago. Do legit votes even count anymore? A look at Washington DC answers that question.

[@jakebellamy543]

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[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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