Cara Dillon with Sam Lakeman - Garden Valley

Transatlantic Sessions series 3 (2007)
piano: Sam Lakeman
organ/harmonium thingy: Donald Shaw
slide: Jerry Douglas
guitar: Russ Barenberg
bass: Todd Parks
percussion: James Mackintosh

[@daveharrison8286]

The wonder is that you can continue to look up the marvelous Transatlantic Sessions and enjoy this quality over and over

[@davidclarke67]

Probably my favourite KZbin video. Cara's pure vocal is sublime but for me the real jewel is Jerry Douglas with a beautifully understated lap steel guitar. The triplet he plays near the end after the line "singing out across the bay" gets me everytime I hear it. The transatlantic sessions are the best music series ever IMO, another top fave being James Taylor being backed by Julie Fowlis and others singing Boston to Belfast.

[@lesworrall7702]

Cara and Sam. That has to be one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I so wish I could see you live doing that song.

[@GrooveDoctor77Musician]

Clara Dillon, is an angel with an angelic voice,beautiful songs,I could listen to her all the time,, she is the pride of Ireland

[@Camshron48]

Came back to this after a few years. Still touches a spot in my soul. Beautifully performed

[@junior.von.claire]

I’m trying to understand the song’s meaning. Can you help?

[@unterwant]

@@junior.von.claire....... missing her lovely Johnny is confusing her mind and soal - whereve she is looking at .... 🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@skipy936]

Of all the songs that Dougie has written, (& I am a great fan of his awesome talent) for me this is his best. To come across it performed by 2 of my other fav. artists is something very, very special indeed.

[@Donegaldan]

The world's most underrated female Irish vocalist. She is the jewel in the crown, with a voice of gold

[@celticzephead]

Discovered the stunning musicality of this pair on Transatlantic Sessions. Bought all the albums and added this lass to my list of great songstresses - Joni, Kate, Sandy and Cara. The emotive sensibility of vocal and arrangements are second to none!

[@stewartmac1]

Utterly enchanting. I love the way her Irish accent comes through in her singing. I came late to Transatlantic Sessions, however now I'm totally hooked.

[@hannahgoldsmith8857]

Cara has a stunning voice, so beautiful, this is one of my fav songs of hers.

[@ArtJacoby]

A terrific song with a piercing message, one of the best voices I've ever had the pleasure of hearing & superb accompaniment. Standing ovation to these folks.

[@junior.von.claire]

ArtJacoby I’m trying to understand the song’s meaning. Can you help?

[@cricklekid]

I was held spellbound and breathless during this exquisite performance. My thanks.

[@conachcraig]

Makes me cry every time

[@robertthom100]

great interpretation of the Dougie McLean song. Well done Cara you have a beautiful voice.

[@randallsmith6085]

Cara will always be my favorite singer.

[@Donegaldan]

The voice of an angel

[@barryoconnor1773]

cara Dillon a proper Irish princess garden valley makes me cry as such a tune just saw cara live at bury apex also her hubs what beautiful genuine people so down too earth! no false ego,s love anything too do with cara and Sam!!I! I,ve got prostate cancer but these beautiful folk keep me believing and living gorgeous folk! also great musicians cara can sing like a lark! Barry o,Connor God bless cara and Sam gifts sent from heaven xxxx

[@Patchessleeping]

I think this is just beautiful. Thankyou.

[@babyvalentine9015]

this song is so pure and beautiful from her

[@chibimie7]

I own the CD version of this song, and for some reason it was produced to eliminate all traces of Cara's lovely Derry accent. This Transatlantic version is so incredibly moving and beautiful. --from a fan in Japan

[@moragmacgregor6792]

Chibi Mie ~ _That_ is criminal. Or at least actionable. Sue the label for revenues lost from the brazen theft of her accent.

[@rossmcintyre1710]

Sublime singing, brilliant song, piano accompaniment transcendent: overwhelmed..! From a 75 yr old Aussie with solid Celtic heritage

[@kitcarson57]

Top notch . Wonderful musicians on top of their game.

[@chowardjones]

Wonderful rendition. I've listened to it a bunch of times. I understand Cara's new cd is out and she is celebrating a new baby. What a blessing she is.

[@lamerie]

thanks for posting. this track makes me cry, Jerry Douglas's steel guitar is beautiful as is Cara..

[@silentpianomusic]

wonderful, really wonderful music & musicians

[@Donegaldan]

The crown princess of Irish vocals

[@evlin10]

great just great to hear this from abroad. miss home. ireland Scotland wherever

[@mmmhedgeymmm]

Always come back here after a few pints With the family. A fantastic song

[@lamerie]

o wow, I saw this on the TV and it blew me away then. The combination of Cara's crystal voice and Jerry Douglas's haunting understated steel guitar does strange things down my spine. An all time favourite, thanks for posting :o)

[@eightapeach2861]

Jerry Douglas is one of a kind. Excellence in everything he plays

[@Franklintwo]

I WANDER THROUGH YOU TUBE AND FIND SO MANY BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS VOICES AND SONGS AND COME TO CARA DILLON AGAIN AND FEEL SAD FOR BEING AWAY SO LONG

[@roadrunner123ish]

The most beautiful voice I have ever heard!

[@mrclearpicture]

what a voice this one is the best for me lovely song

[@rchizzle1]

I heard her sing this live last week (5th Feb) in Birmingham during the Transatlantic Sessions tour. How could I not have come across Cara before ...? The clarity and pureness in her voice transfixed me and I had to search this out. Just brilliant (as is most of the TS stuff).

[@jennbamboo]

It must’ve been wonderful seeing this live. You are very lucky x J

[@ukdodger]

A gentle melodic voice. Beautiful.

[@Blindarthur]

Perfect. I sat in the front row at Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre last night. I have heard Dougie Maclean's song and have a copy. This is a beautiful rendition. We are lucky to have Cara and Sam around. Thanks for all the wonderful music

[@cena1641]

Garden Valley Cara Dillon This is really not my home Oh where are you my lovely Johnny? I'm afraid and all alone There is no peace for me I'm sitting in the stranger's room Playing at the stranger's table Shining empty like the moon There is no peace for me But in the darkness struggle cold I think about a garden valley Gentle as the leaves unfold Singing out across the bay Distant and so far away There is no peace for me I'm blinded by your city lights I wander through these fearful places The colours fade to black and white There is no peace for me And these are not the friends I know These are not their smiling faces A desert that no-one should know There is no peace for me But in the darkness struggle cold I think about a garden valley Gentle as the leaves unfold Singing out across the… Now I know and feel it well Poor immigrants deep sunken feeling Standing at the gates of Hell There is no peace for me Burned out by their master's greed Cruel exile transportation Robbed of every love and need There is no peace for me But in the darkness struggle cold I think about a garden valley Gentle as the leaves unfold Singing out across the bay Distant and so far away There is no peace for me

[@richpowel9137]

Cara's own words tonight at her stunning performance in Bromsgrove dedicated this song to refugees fleeing their homes. Let us give thoughts and help where we can to those forced from their homes through conflict and war.

[@chrisphillips1114]

Just WOW! Beautiful

[@giddyhorse]

awesome Cara. Pride of Northern Ireland. & Sam Lakeman what can i say - incredible.

[@sellack]

This was One of the best Transatlantic Sessions of all time - the slide guitar was a great touch

[@mostguitarswins]

Lovely, thanks! 👏👏👏👏

[@skycheung]

But there is peace for me when I'm listening to your song

[@lamerie]

I must have played this hundreds of times and it gets me every time, truly beautiful

[@Emma-nw8xu]

Singing this for my music practical :) Absolutely gorgeous!

[@NSResponder]

Oh, my god. I love Dougie's version of this song, but this is magnificent! I'd love to hear them work together. -jcr

[@lexinaut]

Well, this is a history lesson and a revelation in song! Thanks profoundly! It belongs in classrooms helping our young to develop historical awareness and empathy, and I may get the chance to bring it there I hope. Exile, transportation, slavery, and worse. The path to universal human dignity and civil liberties has been a long one indeed!

[@NikEastwood161]

Stunning

[@NateEngle]

I'm still partial to Dougie Maclean's original version since it was very meaningful for me in a tough part of my life, but it's such a wonderful song. I certainly understand other artists being moved to pick it up as well.

[@massimilianozonna6715]

with so much grace concentrated in one voice

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

I so enjoyed this rendition. Marked as a favorite.

[@markodwit]

im actually addicted to this song!!!!

[@cuzinkevin]

Beautiful Transatlantic Sessions back and I am loving it. Thanks for posting

[@Donegaldan]

Such raw talent and beauty.

[@hollymelsom4725]

So gorgeous!! I absolutely love the arrangement

[@celandineflower]

Just beautiful. And Sam looks very like his brothers!

[@timothysebastiannewey7013]

This is lovely!

[@tdbsnr]

Ho hum, just another day at the office eh Cara? Dear God I wish my days were like that, and a backing team like that...

[@BritJanny]

Wow how pretty is that .... I love it .....

[@weeweelegs]

beautiful, moving, love it.

[@charleshenry-jm9rd]

It`s just beautiful.

[@SessionMom]

Beautiful, Cara!

[@robertthom100]

you will find it on the Cara's DVD,the redcastle sessions. Happy listening.

[@andresando]

WOW! wunderschön!

[@hollywoy]

stunning x

[@robertponton2900]

fantastic

[@getghost]

great song!

[@samrowe89]

Awesome!!! She's playing in Bath soon! SOOO excited! 29th April, Komedia if you're close!! :-)

[@crtUK]

gpk1027, The song isn't about slavery, AFAIK the song (written by Dougie Maclean) is about forced emigration from Scotland. The line "burned out by their masters' greed" will refer to the Highland Clearances.

[@mnemonyxx]

There are now two CDs and a PAL DVD of Transatlantic Sessions 3 available in the UK. Strangely the CDs are missing some stuff that was broadcast including this particular item (not sure if another is due), but the DVD has everything broadcast plus some extras.

[@moragmacgregor6792]

Yeah... I reckon I could trust this pack of musicians...

[@proudwesterner]

Cara rocks ;-)

[@jacobcarr5297]

Originally by Dougie MacLean for anyone who wonders.

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

great writing, I can relate. This is a beautiful song with deep meaning.

[@pfjpeter]

urdcult....get the transatlantic Sessions 3 DVD from Amazon. There is this and more and more great music. I can't stop playing it. it's just beautiful.

[@thebarn60]

The song fir us all who do have demons

[@keithdolan9539]

Fab.

[@obligatoryobrigado]

Yeah, I think Cara is very obviously someone who has real talent and became famous for that reason mostly, there was no "hype" necessary to make her well known, which tends to put people off and makes them post negative comments and such.

[@agentkapser]

I know this girl... Or lets say i'm insanely in love with this girl... She looks a bit lik cara. Every time i hear one of cara songs i begin to cry. Most pf my tears i joy beacause of her beuatufull voice... But some of them is cause of i dont know if the girl im love, loves me... I know you know if it is you i mean.

[@jamesholland9143]

We need lots of miss dillon to quell this world

[@martinvegas1327]

Peace in Northern one day!

[@johnhorley]

Track 5 of her album After the Morning

[@gpk1027]

Tommy Fleming is coming out with a version of this song.... incredibly moving

[@Donegaldan]

Love the Derry accent

[@giddyhorse]

@guitargenius1234 ah i know, but still smokin! x

[@obligatoryobrigado]

I have a question: I saw Cara sing the first time in a live concert show of the Spanish satellite TV channel TVE International. I can't remember the name of the show (I don't even speak Spanish, just randomly zapped to that channel). Does anyone know what the name of that concert was and where to get a recording of that video in any form?

[@mnemonyxx]

Hard to find a standalone PAL player that won't handle NTSC these days - sorry that it's apparently still trickier vice versa. If you've a DVD drive on you computer it will have no problem, bet your bottom dollar. Can't do links to sources here - I'll backchannel some.

[@davestraight2922]

roll on the lyric in belfast :D

[@dmjmcc]

sounds hot when she says smiling faces at 1:52

[@guyphawkes]

This song is about being in great debt, and being sent to labour in Tazmania by the english government. And longing for home, as anyone would who is being sent into indebted slavery.

[@mnemonyxx]

OK - I've changed the setting.

[@paulpayton8238]

cara your good paul p England x x x x 😀 ❤ 😎 👍

[@wsjohnston3956]

Is that a chubby, Jerry Douglas on Dobro???

[@ChrisEchoes]

Yep, he has been the musical director, together with fiddle player Ally Bain, since seasons 2 of the Transatlantic Sessions.

[@moragmacgregor6792]

Indeed. What with the fine Irish cuisine and all. Or fried road food. Give Jerry a pass. He's guilty only of hogging the stage. So f.i.n.e. on every song.

[@gpk1027]

Is this song about slavery?

[@sandraallison1332]

It's about the Highland Clearances.