Carlene Carter - Wildwood Flower - 5/2/2017 - Paste Studios, New York, NY

[@jacobhouseright3607]

Carlene is one of the underrated singers who no one really gave a chance to shine. She definitely has her family’s talents and the sound oh so pure!!!!!

[@maryplaidy6814]

Remember that she inherited her father's talents as well. Carl Smith was also a great singer.

[@keithjordan7811]

She is wonderful I've been a fan all my life, I'm about the same age

[@Deodoto]

I always thought she was better than Roseanne.

[@stevehillier5548]

Just brilliant

[@alexanderh9878]

Her voice is much better than her mom's but she didn't have a Johnny Cash to propell her. Beautiful singer.

[@warrenhoward913]

Grandma Maybelle has got to be proud.

[@martijnlangeveld817]

She defenitely will be

[@derickfeigum3872]

@@martijnlangeveld817 carlene never got enough credit in my opinion

[@AustinRogers1]

The dead do not know what is going on here. No Bible passages indicate it.

[@ffggddss]

@@AustinRogers1 Mute on the subject = maybe so; maybe not. In any case, it's more a figure of speech than an actual statement of fact. Fred

[@hazensweeney5633]

another talented Carter along with Maybelle , Helen , June and Anita .

[@davegeisler7802]

Carlene sounds more like June as she gets older , of course no one can compare to Anita Carter , she had the voice of an Angel 😇❤️ imho

[@williamcole9040]

If she went on X Factor she wouldn’t win. She’s too bloody talented !!

[@ronnichols884]

Wildwood Flower is the first song that you think of when you think of the Carter Family. No other song defines so well. Thank you for keeping it real.

[@mikefox3939]

Nice to hear a genuine, unaffected voice for a change. New fan here

[@Planet_Shel]

I agree! Just actually singing like singing should be sometimes :-)

[@yvonnemiller7204]

I was fortunate enough to see Carlene in an outdoor concert here in Upstate NY in the late 1980's. My friend and I took a big bouquet of flowers to her bus, and asked the person who answered our knock, if they would give them to her. He shocked us both when he said, "Come on in and meet her!" You could have knocked us over with a feather! She was so kind and gracious to us, and one of the great joys in my life was to meet her. Those Carter genes run straight and true then and still today....love, love, love this lady...

[@mikebarnard7957]

Must have been wonderful as you say to have met her. Doesn't surprise me that she was so kind and gracious. You can just tell by seeing and listening to the great lady to sense that.

[@alastairmacdonald8187]

I have liked Carlene for many years ( every little thing ) and is very underrated, Most artists strum most of the song I love the cross picking when she made a mistake she doesnt try to cover it as she has nothing to prove

[@klr4729]

Thank God we still have a Carter Girl playing and singing sweet music. Carlene you are such a sweetheart...Bless you.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

She's a Carter, all right! This is a beautiful rendition of a beautiful song. I still enjoy listening to those old Carter Sisters performances. Good music remains good, no matter what time it originated.

[@sarahrussell3219]

God bless the Carter family forever. I loved the ones that are gone and the ones still here.

[@robinmatyjasek7390]

A dignified and worthy holder of the Carter torch...

[@kerilee7882]

The Carter women have such a passion for their music. I believe its ingrained in their blood. She sounds like June

[@elemmayo2602]

Looks like her too

[@TNbear0126]

@@elemmayo2602 indeed. I hadn’t seen her in years. She lost the blonde, looks a bit older and more like her mom, with the longer, darker hair.

[@terrycouchman9460]

After watching the Ken Burns Country Music documentary, I can’t get enough of the Carter family. This was perfection.

[@vanceox]

Her voice is like fine wine, better as the years go by

[@Cherr1]

One of my favorite voices in the world, for a very long time. Still sounding fantastic, with even more soul. She's also a first-rate songwriter who never got her due. But she did in our house--our girls can sing every one of her songs by heart.

[@jimsnow9728]

She sounds like her grandmother. Mother Mabelle would be proud. Great job. That is real country.

[@randyporterfield9962]

Lord what a beautiful song this lady sings. Unlike most performers she actually acknowledged when she missed a little bit on the guitar. It was a pleasure listening to this song and I will have to hear it performed by Lady Carlene Carter again soon. Thank you for posting this

[@vanderwilder695]

She’s got such an amazing voice like her grandma and mom! God bless the Carter/Cash family!

[@PILLOWHEX]

No one better at this song. She makes me tear up.

[@marytruckle695]

Definitely has the Carter talent in spades’ beautifully sung and played. Had the great pleasure of meeting Carlene’s mother June and stepfather John in the eighties, wonderful people, highlight of my life!

[@terri5757]

To those of you too young to remember or not born yet, Carlene had a couple big hit songs in the 90’s. Her Father was Country Legend and Grand Ole Opry member, Carl Smith.

[@mikevaluska7313]

Who was her MAMA?

[@terri5757]

MIKE VALUSKA her Mother was June Carter Cash (Wife of Johnny Cash) aka June Carter of the Carter Family.

[@Newfoundmike]

Saw the Carter's in a venue of a couple hundred people I( about) 1964 . They let Johny sing a couple 🙂 Love them all and it's not a competition. June had the gift of being entertainer Anita and Carlene the gift of melodious voice, Roseanne the Gift of moxey with strong voice ! Mother Maybelle created the strumming/and picking sound we use today as demonstrated in this song . Just my take ✌️❤️

[@JustAThought155]

Beautiful! A true descendant of royalty! I see Mother Maybelle in her! Great job!

[@gettinsumsunmld]

Carlene really favors her grandmother, Maybelle and the same playing style. Fantastic!

[@Newfoundmike]

Yesthis is the picking and strumming style Maybelle created that is still used today. I call it thump thump for lack of a better term

[@mikebarnard7957]

She's still got it in spades. Anything and everything by Carlene I automatically click onto my favourites and gives a thumbs up! She is fabulous and always will be!

[@dawnrobbins5877]

Me too. I have never clicked on one of her songs and regretted it.

[@muddbosss]

You can sure hear the Carter in her voice, great old song!...

[@Iowagreenfield]

Absolutely beautiful. Always loved Carlene's voice. One of my favorite tunes, and one of the first songs I remember my Dad playing on the guitar. Thank you Carlene for keeping your Grandma Maybelle's legacy alive.

[@melissawilliams6635]

Woooow, she's good. I've never heard her sing. She favors her famous Mama June Carter Cash.

[@SixStringflyboy]

She was popular back in the 90s. Love Like This, I Fell In Love, Every Little Thing.

[@mariellemartin9380]

@@SixStringflyboy She was hot in the 90's

[@marilyncarter4181]

Absolutely outstanding! Why is this underrated performer not on every venue?

[@emilytodd1999]

She looks more like her mother June as she ages!

[@philiprose7942]

Yes, June was beautiful as well.

[@leeeatmon5176]

she looks a lot like her grandmother here.....great post.....

[@bearcookie13]

She still looks beautiful but I wish she’d dye her locks blonde again..

[@jessicagentry6379]

Yes she does

[@janecampfield2732]

Big applause! I am going on 73. Mother Maybelle was my greatest influence for picking a guitar. Like Carlene I learned to pick the Wildwood flower in famous Carter Scratch style. There weren't many female pickers as i was growing up....just me and Mother Mabelle, I suppose. I prayed i would meet her and when she passed away i prayed I'd meet her daughters and now they are gone to heaven. I am running out of time.......Carlene, it's up to you, kid! Lol. You make them all proud and me too. Thank you and God bless....

[@dhbfpv]

How can one family have been so touched by god with incredible talent.

[@cdta9812]

The best version of this song I have ever heard, Carlene Carter Cash is way under rated.

[@dawnrobbins5877]

She is not a Cash nor has she used that name.

[@annieyocum2513]

Beautiful voice that has come down through the generations - wonderful

[@shirleysheppard3483]

No disrespect to June, but by her own admission, singing wasn't a strong talent with her. IMO, Carlene gets her vocal talent from her father, Carl Smith, one of the greatest ballad singers in the history of country music.

[@GTsuji]

Haven’t heard her for years. She’s matured nicely. :)

[@jburtonca]

Matured nicely? You must be kidding.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@jburtonca jeez matured. Im same age as carlene and if someone said that to me I would be kinda insulted

[@bcs2em625]

Love the fact that she kept her hair nice and long and not cut it like every other middle aged woman in the USA..It looks real pretty.

[@blueshark3098]

Oh my goodness. I love this. Lovely song. And Carlene still as lovely as she ever was.

[@johnwilkes7114]

A song,a lady with guitar,nothing more needed.Nice to hear,than all the studio mixing garbage.Many thanks Carlene,we require other artists also to preserve these lovely songs and culture.Your "musical family" reveal what "TRUE" Americans are like.June will be so proud.Love,JOHN. LIVERPOOL, UK. 75yrs young.

[@edwardk6464]

I find it mindblowing how much she looks like Maybelle! And what great vocal tone

[@111JenA]

You’re momma and dad and Johnny would be so proud! Great job Carlene.

[@michelsperone8888]

le temps passe, mais on vous aime toujours autant !! merci Carlene ! bisou de France !!!

[@ca5ey65]

I love all the carters carlene included anita was magic what a looker and heavenly voice Sad the sisters and mum are gone❤ r casey

[@jimblevins1442]

What talent! Enjoyed seeing her sing and dance when she was younger.

[@williamlipsett5593]

As a child I listened to the Carter family on the radio in the 1950's and they were fantastic 💓

[@mikebarnard7957]

Great to see Carlene back again so recently and singing and playing as good as ever.

[@gtsteele6219]

What a great moment of deja vu. Had not seen Carlene in quite a few years and didn't immediately recognize her. The voice is unmistakable........and Carlene, you still look AMAZING.

[@kausikghosh9968]

I just love Carlene Carter from my heart. Her song & her voice goes deep into your heart n soul. She is a beautiful emotional Singer & performer.

[@HappyCats17]

Reminds me so much of her grandmother. Miss Carlene got the Kilgore alto, beyond any doubt.

[@MrNewphil]

A beautiful sung and played by a beautiful member of the Carter family,

[@mikevaluska7313]

That pickin' is golden👍👍

[@WATTScostumes]

That was Fantastic !......Love !

[@kelleyjones2926]

Those Carter ladies were so talented and the daughter of a legendary Carter cash family love this because there's no other musicians like them anymore.

[@A-Distant-Star]

Carlene, you were and always will be "one class act" and one alive, beautiful and classy lady! Thank you for YOUR music!

[@ihatedinonuggets]

This is one of my favourite versions of the song, I love Carlene's voice

[@hwinc]

Whoa. Pick it, Carlene!

[@eldensayazie4176]

Grandma mother Maybelle and mom June hearing this all the way from heaven

[@jamieshaffer6493]

Looking and sounding great, Carlene!

[@santhawhite4755]

Beautiful! ty for sharing!

[@bryanc7730]

Hello from Kelowna British Columbia Canada - love that song - and the Carter Dynasty shall live on an on - absolutely was captivated by the history of that family and their contribution to Country Music. No - they were Country Music - as raw and as beautiful as it can get - Carlene is just another example of an extremely talented and proud musical family. Thank you for playing that - I'm bookmarking it, and will be accompanying you on my banjo.

[@susanwright537]

Love ❤️ this picking tune. Always have.

[@jimilee4609]

She looks so much like her mother June Carter 😊

[@TheAtomBat]

Sounds like her too

[@alainremi267]

Magnifique! Je vous repasse en boucle :) Merci !

[@pareriksson1293]

Very lovely voice... brought me tears... an memories... i love the song.

[@tomackerman3595]

probably the best version ever love it

[@polo7155]

That is just beautiful!!! she's a great guitar player and top singer! Love that version!!! Thank you for posting it!

[@margaretdecker4861]

Wonderful! Still a great singer.

[@paologambarelli3195]

It's wonderful to learn to play this wonderful song like the Carter family plays. And even from Italy. Thanks Carlene and thanks KZbin.

[@windymoore4009]

Have to laugh as she does a "whoops" too like I do when trying to record my piano playing. Great job on that song, but it's a shame that a verse was left out. It's the one where it goes: Oh, he taught me to love him and promised to love. And to cherish me over all others above. How my heart is now wondering no misery can tell. He's left me no warning, no words of farewell. Still love the way she sang it though.

[@daviddavidson8050]

Hello and thank you Paste Magazine for this post! Stumbled across all things Carlene Carter while watching her sing with what was left, at the time, of The Carter Family and Johnny Cash today. Really great to catch up! Excellent singer and songwriter. I wish her and the Carter-Cash Families well. --David R. Davidson Paducah, KY. 🇺🇸

[@TheUTVOverlander]

That family is a gift.

[@shadyaftermathadventures9580]

I just love this woman and happy i got to hang out with her a few years back XOXO Carlene

[@harmonpatch6858]

What a great entertainer this lady is

[@dickdewater80]

Very nice, I'd lost track of Carlene over the years -she's better than ever

[@MrOystein1977]

I`ve search a long time for a version of "Wildwood flower" preformed by Carlene Carter. The song that in many ways was the older Carter family "signature song," Great... :)

[@lenahatley2046]

Loved it. What a talent ❤️

[@PhilWilkinsonMusic]

Beautiful! Love it.

[@thegulagarchipelago5921]

She is the Absolute Best with this song❤❤❤❤

[@petercole1490]

Love this!!!!

[@maxandersonable]

Awesome Family and Talent Thanks Carlene Carter for sharing and keeping it going Amen

[@bettyecraw1672]

totally agree Jacob, so many never get their due.

[@capismama2922]

I miss Mother Maybell. That woman was part of my life from my first recollected thought, just like this song. So sad to think this music and this family is almost gone; faded from our memories....but not for me.

[@kerilee7882]

I have been researching June Carter, reading every book I can. How did you know her

[@Karl-cf1hy]

Excellent rendition i always loved hearing my father pick that tune i never did learn it but well up everytime i hear it. Miss you Dad. ❤

[@pauldavis7962]

Wonderful !

[@sergedompierre6155]

She's still a great artist , what a beautiful voice . I love you Carlene Carter

[@zaneturner4478]

She has had a lot of great music throughout the years, hope she is around and sounding as good for many more.

[@davidroshone8847]

I was big admirer of her in the 90s but I'm even more so now. This is now my absolute favorite version of this song, I can't stop watching this video.

[@comicalsquid1496]

Just amazing, her voice has only gotten better w age...what a truly beautiful voice

[@jaybirdful]

She is the only one that does this song as good as the original Carter Family ! Is she related somehow ??? Amazing 💯🖤💯💯💯💯

[@misslala59]

I was so lucky to get to meet her at fanfair back in the 90's. She was so down to earth and she invited my 2 sisters and i backstage! We had so much fun. Ill always remember that

[@RosePetal17]

Ms. Maybelle Carter created the fingerpicking guitar style. This is so beautiful!

[@job38four10]

WOW WOW and wow what a difference 30 years make, I would never known this was the same girl with a hit record (I fell in Love back) in 1990, yup she's June Carters daughter for sure..........

[@lllr179]

OMW. This is my favorite rendition of all! Beautiful, beautiful, soulful voice. I'm a new fan..

[@TheLTD_]

I smashed the like so Fast.....love Carlene’s voice...

[@TonyBee63]

Love this and her song called Me & The Wildwood Rose from her 1995 album...I Fell In Love...which is obviously a nod to her Grandmother and her heritage....plus it has James Burton on Guitar...Pure Class...xxx

[@tigerboy245]

Absolutely lovely, absolutely in the grand tradition of the Carter Family. Thank you!

[@marypulley6512]

A BEAUTIFULL voice and a beautiful version

[@susanleblevec6613]

Oh, I love this! Beautiful voice!!! Love her guitar playing too!

[@garyhobbins4746]

As David R. Hawkins said to Oprah, "Thank you for your service to the world!"

[@harmonpatch6858]

Back here again, love this song, & Carlene Carter, is just Awesome

[@thomasfarrell269]

I believe that to be one of the best renditions done.