Ben Fuller - "O Death" (Truthful Sessions)

[@jamesweeg6545]

I’m old. Deaths embrace begins to look more and more like a welcoming hug. But I hope this is what I hear at that time.

[@matthewcline8645]

Dr. Ralph Stanley would be proud of this rendition. You did him proud.

[@christophervega3226]

My thoughts exactly

[@jwmson7791]

Yes! 🙌🏼

[@coloradoroninnomad1336]

No doubts. Stand tall with that one bud, you nailed it.

[@tiffanymanley9829]

I turned my head and as soon as he started singing I looked to see if it was him or Ralph singing. ❤

[@BradRaiche]

Check out Clifton Hicks' rendition.

[@Christian_Willoughby]

I'm only 23, but I remember my aunt and mamaw from west Virginia would sing this.

[@davidwilliford9619]

My 95 year old father passed last month, a veteran of 2 wars and a wonderful father, husband and all around human being, knew this time was coming but still hard, although I believe he’s in a better place, his body was failing but his spirit remained strong, god bless dad.

[@TruthfulSessions]

🙏 thanks for sharing. My condolences to you and your family

[@Jonreb-pd3pk]

God speed

[@cliffcliff7495]

Best to you and your family. Sounds like we lost a treasure of a man

[@raygallagher4507]

Prayers to you and family

[@cudacore3086]

my condolences

[@timothybryan5113]

Over the past few years, I’ve had a few brushes with death. I was knocked off a ladder and broke my pelvis in two. While rehabbing from that I was hit by a car while riding my bike. I truly have been spared over for another year

[@terriodom4266]

❤🙏🙏🙏❤😇

[@ruthflournoy223]

🙏🏽💕🙏🏽

[@christianelusignan]

This is such axhard and suffring song and it hurts my hart too see you sing this song but i know that God Lord Jesus is standing by our sde

[@calltainnfearna4699]

Timothy, brother, there are special plans for you. Never think you're not blessed, because you are. Whatever your spirit longs to do...do it !!! Play music, paint, sculpt, jump rope, whittle sticks, whatever, just do it !!! And we will all be waiting to hear your name and the exceptional thing(s) you have decided to do. Because the universe has plans for you to be sure ! What an amazing way to be shown that whatever talent possess you, you are needed ! No matter what it is...do it !!! Edit: I subscribed to your channel, just to make sure I'm one of the first to find out all the things you've decided to do :)

[@lavnil85]

Man you need to get a helmet or something

[@elseblake]

Was I the only one holding my breath through the whole song? Wow. This is beautiful.

[@hillbillyhippie4235]

Nope and yes it is

[@banjoman2957]

You would have died by the end. But yes this song is fire

[@HomieJake318]

no... I didn't exhale until the next tract was starting.

[@Thelancepants420]

Yeah this is a great cover

[@bercor4948]

​@@banjoman29572:24 would not kill you

[@reality_is_the_key]

Just sat with my best friend for 2 weeks until he died. May 1st 2024. This shit hits hard.

[@jamesbrummett6739]

May god bless and comfort you my friend

[@1Psalmaday]

God bless. I know the empty feeling and have come to accept death as one door closed and another door opened.

[@MBS22]

Condolences.

[@lorettavanwyk4272]

My Sympathies to you n Rest of family❤❤

[@LMM42424]

I’m so sorry. 😢

[@SunbearBluesBand]

Huge respect. You filled huge boots here, did Mr Stanley proud.

[@melsnovelreviews]

Giving o brother where art thou vibes and I’m here for it

[@jkmhlewis]

Exactly!!

[@AreonAbrams]

The original song is older I believe than that movie. But that's Appalachian blues/ railroad blues

[@hazedidit]

@@AreonAbramsyes it older than O’ Brother but they have the proper version that was done by Dr Ralph Stanley in the movie

[@themangledwither]

​@@hazedidit I think the first recorded version was by doc boggs

[@dshepherd107]

@@AreonAbramsyes, you’re absolutely right!

[@ForgeLife42]

When you realize there is no music.. only his voice🤯🤯

[@georgelayton6641]

If Ben sings in the forest and there is no one else there, is the any music?

[@wiggywu]

Jesus Christ I never really realized that

[@jguitarz1]

The original Ralph Stanly had no music. Perhaps the reason why...

[@ambergreen6714]

I didn't notice til I saw ur comment

[@taylorchambers9868]

Right!???

[@brandonosterhout9303]

I still get chills when i hear this song. The best song with no music, ever.

[@stephenwiningnear3066]

Check out Idumea/Am I Born born To Die. I would love to hear Ben Fuller sing that song. It's on KZbin by many different ones. If you like this haunting song you'll like that one I mentioned. Ben did a great job on O Death it sounded just like Dr. Ralph Stanley.

[@rugger8787]

Where the rocks don't know is great to

[@jsmcguireIII]

My ancestors come from the Clinch river, and this song always seems to have some special power to me. The bones of my past still lay in those hills. We will all meet again on God's golden shore.

[@MattHadder]

😂😂

[@jarrodwalls8807]

Ralph Stanley would be proud, I've been a Ralph Stanley fan my whole life. No one ever does him justice, but this did. Man, amazing job, you slapped the mustard out of that song. Great great job.

[@maudiejackson9886]

I am from southeast KY and your voice echoes the sorrow of death and loss. You are so talented. God bless you completely.

[@gunsmyth4533]

Amen sister, from southeast KY to Bell Co.

[@timbuckley2738]

​@@gunsmyth4533 All the way down da Missipp ta Natchez n South! God Bless America AND LORD PROTECT THE SOUTH! God Bless my kin, my friends, and my loved ones... AMEN!

[@johnnyredux4019]

This reaches my ancient soul.

[@Mothman156]

Respect from Nova Scotia

[@hermitatpeace]

LOVE the black and white of the woods. Beautiful!! I've listened to this a dozen times today.

[@The_Tennessean]

I have never found a version I liked as much as Ralph Stanley until now this is amazing

[@jonnybrello4360]

I was laying in bed yesterday with some sort of illness, I said "My head is hot and my feet are cold" Then started singing this, I'm fine now.

[@petethegiant4004]

Gives me an ‘o brother where art thou?’ Feels this is incredible can’t stop listening

[@ambersnyder3177]

The original singer is the man who sang that song as well.

[@G8trGreat904]

I wasnt ready for that 😢 just browsing... im 44 i think death all the time, especially since my health hasn't been the greatest.. god bless to all great song...

[@shimmy6615]

From Easter KY I can say whole heartedly that Bro.(Doc)Ralph would be proud…as am I! 🙌🏼♥️

[@wesb123]

Agreed

[@Terre19]

Some saints always kept a skull on their desk or self to remind them that death will come someday and that God has His time for all things 🙏 Thy kingdom come Thy will be done…

[@squibboops9651]

Memento mori

[@greybone777]

My ancestors moved from Kentucky along with many others after ww1 to the Wenatchee Wa Valley, where money grows on trees . I sometimes feel drawn back to there by the voices of those that stayed 😢

[@Fall0utC0bra111]

Go for it buddy. Those “callings” are very real, almost sensual feelings. Don’t deny your flesh those spiritual connections.

[@Jadeserphant]

My grandpa used to sing this. Thanks, man. This is beautiful version.

[@OnlyGodCanJudgeMe.deanna]

Never heard of this guy. Came across his song by accident. A good accident! Love this. Can't wait to hear more. Being from Michigan, don't really listen to this kind of music as much. But I LOVE Crowder. This is similar.

[@virginiaman1304]

That gave me chills, amazing version of the song I heard the amazing Ralph Stanley sing, great job Ben. Praise the Lord above, who saved me from my second death.

[@charlesparrish510]

A guy i worked with that has had a couple heart attacks would sing this. It always gave me goosebumps.

[@barryduvall8904]

Ben Fuller, this is so powerful. God love your heart. Hope to see you soon. Papaw

[@boybeblessedtruly9758]

JESUS CRHIST SIR!! THANK U NEEDED THAT

[@majinvegeta9280]

"To drop the flesh off of the frame. The earth and worms both have a claim" it's beautiful in its own way. Without death, there can not be life. Destruction brings creation and creation brings destruction

[@DiamondInTheRough.]

Ehh no God brought creation. Genisis 1:1

[@Khonsu-y-Kalypso]

These type pf songs always send chills dwn my spine cuz its how I feel for 28+ yrs

[@paulwhite6367]

Panic is what i felt when i saw that someone was doing this as I grew up on RS. Blown away is how I left......thanks Ben

[@Scotia9_3]

Death is an illusion! So much Soul! Much love from Ireland 🇮🇪 brother! 💚🤍🧡

[@jonijoni1145]

Life is an illusion.

[@generalbumholio9970]

the hairs on my body stood on end. what an amazing rendition!

[@lindseylou7587]

This is literally the best rendition of “o death” I’ve ever heard. He gave me chills. God damn. I have to go back and listen again. I need a cd of this man singing!

[@kristy7016]

Please refrain from taking the Lord's name in vane. Thank you.

[@davemumbach7350]

I want this played at my funeral. Perfect.

[@jamesbeitia1353]

I told my wife the same thing

[@МихаилКурлапов-х6о]

Уже много лет певцы делятся для меня на две неравные группы. Те, кто может петь по-настоящему народные песни. И все остальные. Встретить того, кто понимает народное пение, независимо от нации, для меня настоящее чудо.

[@johnfuller6870]

From one Fuller to another, well done sir

[@johnwest9643]

If I had a voice like yours I'd quit work and sing the rest of my days Amazing

[@John-wr6yo]

This is one of the best things i have heard in a long time. It is good to hear honest,real vocals,with out all of the Nashville gimmicks,fads,fashion,bling ,and bull shit.

[@jasonpartridge5080]

13 times over and 13 beers later and still holy shit man

[@garylyons3036]

Wonderful wow

[@williepew]

R.I.P BIG Sister ! Always be in my heart you will love in your family ! Give mom and grandma a hug .

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Your voice is amazing. I can hear my ancestors singing like this back in Kentucky 200 years ago.

[@bradcarroll5129]

Look forward to listening to this when we fight for our country!

[@pennycasey9160]

A voice beholden this spiritual dirge I personally love it and would be honored if someone would sing it at the time of my passing over ❤

[@KellyNewman-z5r]

♥️ your voice and this song , is Gold 👍👍

[@clay3320]

Reminds me of them soggy bitten boys from where art thou absolutely amazing keep up the good work

[@austinditullio6682]

1 Corinthians 15:55: Oh Death, where is thy sting? Oh Grave, where is thy victory?☦️❤️

[@charlottebarton2747]

Amen 🙏

[@WarrenFloyd-xr2js]

Omg i play blues harmonica, also love bluegrass, this is priceless, love it😎👍🎶🎵

[@suezg8864]

😮Wow! Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you ♥️

[@TylerManning-or5dd]

This song is so real,all your songs touch the heart and soul,amen brother

[@drewrice872]

Thank you for putting this out there. Absolutely awesome version of this song

[@TruthfulSessions]

Thank you for listening!

[@TylerManning-or5dd]

Great song ben,they always are,God bless you brother

[@TammyWorley-p8x]

Such a heavy, serious, realistic song interpretation of the final journey we must all take at some point in our lives. Only knowing and trusting in Christ gives it purpose, meaning and redeeming value. I can't hardly fathom the fact that the Holy, sinless Son of God would willingly succumb to the agony, sorrow and excruciating pain and loss of dying on the cross--to save wretched, unworthy sinners. Praise to the One who suffered not just physically on our behalf but spiritually as well! If we know Him and trust Him we will only experience dying physically. Thank you, Lord Jesus for loving us so much!

[@TruthfulSessions]

Amen!

[@N2Mtns2]

It’s a Really Super Old Song. It goes way way back to where people sang it slow & sorrowful struggling through poverty. Super old. It only got amped up for the movie. Truth.

[@garyfryza6541]

I love it. I want this at my funeral.

[@_CtrlAltDelete_]

Powerful vocals reminds me of them good ol days 😮

[@lotrqueen61]

Lyrics Oh death Oh death Oh won’t you spare me over till another year Well what is this that I can’t see with ice cold hands taking hold of me Well I am death none excel I’ll open the door to heaven or hell Oh death someone would pray could you wait to call me another day The children pray the preacher preach time and mercy is out of your reach I’ll fix your feet till you can’t walk I’ll lock your jaw till you can’t talk I’ll close your eyes so you can’t see this very hour come and go with me In death I come to take the soul leave the body and leave it cold to drop the flesh off of the frame the earth and worms both have a claim Oh death Oh death Won’t you spare me over till another year Won’t you spare me over till another year

I know I'm loved no matter what, even if I am the black sheep🙂 GOD BLESS

[@jimp72pa]

Well Done Youngster! Perfect, standing there, hands in pockets, accepting the inevitable. Loved This.

[@PainReigns125]

1:45 before I realized there's no instrumental. Amazing

[@numbnuts9000]

I can't stop replaying this song. It is the soul of humanity; it is a bleak cry, yet a spark of divinity projects Ben's voice to the heavens, and in that is a beautiful hopefulness.

[@LageNomAiNomAi]

I just saw him perform last night at the Elam Church in Buffalo. It was a Holy-Spirit filled performance and was everything I could have dreamed of and more!

[@jamesbeitia1353]

This song is haunting!!! Beautiful song, I love it!!!

[@yourimitro438]

Good gods, i got goosebumps @ the 1st "Oooo Death'. Was already a huge of Ralph Stanley's rendition. Beautifully done, God bless 👏🙏 Edit: even the forest went quiet to listen, impressive!

[@MarthaAnguiano-w7o]

Beautiful song 🎵 and beautiful voice 😍

[@thenarrowpathoftruth9443]

Ben, this is outstanding. And, incidentally, the black and white is an artful touch. Well done.

[@TruthfulSessions]

Really appreciate that! I figured the black and white was necessary for this one. Thanks for the support

[@codyking4848]

Ben did it justice. Well done, sir. I have roots deep in the Appalachians, and this stirs something inside me I cannot describe.

[@lucaslancaster1991]

I've been looking for this forever

[@Kassandra_]

No instruments no elektronic no vocoders...And though 100% goosebumps. WOW❤. Mr. Fuller thank's for this prayer in a forest🙏😢😂

[@clarkstone-bear7742]

Best cover iv ever heard. This song is sapost to be haunting. And sir you did it right. Amazing job. Beautiful spot too.

[@rhondahunt8080]

This speaks to my soul.

[@TimothyWilliams-w7r]

Nailed it brother- haunting

[@rhondaenglish4022]

Agree,"Our Ansecstors !!! " THANKYOU. Love and prayers.

[@mwinvictus9672]

Great cover. Gave me a chill up the spine. Grew up with this kind of music and the older I get the more it draws me back.

[@arielleshort2072]

Same. It's home.

[@arizonasnowman6838]

bone chilling wow ✌️

[@itsquiteanirregularplaceto1695]

I.. Just... Wow. Chills.

[@HoneybadgerDGAF2610]

America here, WOW JUST ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL SIR JUST BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️

[@KMW527B]

Was I the only one holding my breath through the whole song wow this is beautiful

[@robertmorris9998]

Just a great, heartfelt rendition of this classic! Gave me chills

[@wmrustycox]

This is the anthem of mortality , self realized . What a beautifully haunting anthem it is.

[@fly_speck_cafe]

Stark, aching, and beautiful.

[@jedgarren2901]

O'Death♤ Won't you spare me over til another year Well what is this that I can't see With ice cold hands takin' hold of me Well I am death, none can excel I'll open the door to heaven or hell Whoa, death someone would pray Could you wait to call me another day The children prayed, the preacher preached Time and mercy is out of your reach I'll fix your feet til you cant walk I'll lock your jaw til you cant talk I'll close your eyes so you can't see This very hour, come and go with me I'm death I come to take the soul Leave the body and leave it cold To draw up the flesh off of the frame Dirt and worm both have a claim O, Death O, Death Won't you spare me over til another year My mother came to my bed Placed a cold towel upon my head My head is warm my feet are cold Death is a-movin upon my soul Oh, death how you're treatin' me You've close my eyes so I can't see Well you're hurtin' my body You make me cold You run my life right outta my soul Oh death please consider my age Please don't take me at this stage My wealth is all at your command If you will move your icy hand Oh the young, the rich or poor Hunger like me you know No wealth, no ruin, no silver no gold Nothing satisfies me but your soul O, death O, death Wont you spare me over til another year Wont you spare me over til another year Wont you spare me over til another year

[@hellenback1445]

Thank you, my great grandmother was an Appalachian Root Witch and sang this song often. You did it justice.

[@JoeandAngie]

That's awful.

[@kd2432]

Absolutely I believe this.!

[@waynesmith8431]

Magnificent

[@WesleyMills-Smith]

I'm an Irish Hillbilly. My Granny was the first to graduate high school, I'm 60 years old, do the math. All of us after her went on to higher education. Love my heritage. DFWtI!

[@larrymartorelli7837]

Death comes for us all do not fear the reaper or the wind or the Son or the rain. In the blood of Jesus Christ he is the Lord our savior and the one true God.

[@gwenyffyr]

Amen, brother!!

[@roguewolf1971]

Oh, how beautiful this is. Thank you ❤

[@randyherrin138]

This guy is awesome, as good as Ralph Stanley!

[@MAN-ALIVE79]

Yes LORD, I believe YOUR WORDS are true.

[@thomasziemann8107]

Absolutely Beautiful.

[@lbhrn2007]

My goodness this is freaking spot on!

[@Dmitry3399]

Wow! That's very good!

[@michaelhendricks9462]

From one singer to another, FANTASTIC vocal performance!

[@copperphilosophy4768]

I’ve had 4 different near death experiences and the last one was my closest. It was snowing I got out from doing a 14 hr work dsy and the lady in front of me hit the brakes locked her vehicle and caused 3 others to crash and they did the same time and I ended up running into the side wall and fell on the side of the mountain and rolled 5 times and got trapped, and smelled gas everywhere while my vehicle was catching . I ended up breaking my side window cut up my hands and face and back but I crawled up 1 football field to the road. And after all this I’ve realized death doesn’t scare me , what scares me is leaving my kids with nothing and them having to struggle to make ends meet. And that breaks my heart so I’m trying everything to make sure they can live after me. Because once you die that’s it you don’t feel anything anymore. But it’s the rest of your world that feels it.

[@melanielinkous8746]

Wrong my friend. There is eternity with Jesus or Satan. Choose. Hope to see you in the afterlife. Blessings to you and your family 💖🙏

[@JUSTINthisworld828]

This song immediately makes me think of my sister. I wish so badly she knew how much I loved her, and want the best for her. Everytime I see her shell, I still see a beautiful little bubbly girl who loved horses and wanted nothing more than to laugh. This monterous addiction... no these drugs need to be dealt with enough is enough. How many of us have to loose people before we wake up. Love every one of you!!! So much! If you are struggling with this demon. Know i believe in you, and know there are people who would rather give you a rose today than too your grave

[@67wing]

I got them chills

[@TerriDesrosier-Ford]

Amazing song. Incredible vocals ❤