Cotton Fields (Leadbelly) | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

[@conniewolf7300]

I remember this song from when I was a little kid. I'm 72 now!!

[@YFA912]

I wish you reach at least 100 at least and in good health 🙂

[@djlafg58]

What a wonderful combo on this great old song. Halleluiah !!

[@charliehill5853]

Whoever dreamed up the playing for change concept is genius!!! I cannot thank y’all enough for these videos and performances.

[@saulchapnick1566]

The best ideas are the simple ones.

[@Trail.blazersthlm]

Truly amazing!

[@Sylvankay57]

Dad & Mom In Heaven, brought me to this song today! Mom sang this song to us when we were young and we got older, we sang along, while she played piano by ear. We grew up In A suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota!😊

[@anibalartemio9110]

Que orgullo sentirás. Una gran alegría seguramente. Saludos desde Argentina ❤

[@studiocharlie324]

Esther Rose and Luke Winslow King, thats the way that old American real country Music need to sound! pure clear and beautifull voices!!! God Bless You Both!

[@howardcarver1415]

My mom and dad used to pick cotton in Oklahoma when I was a kid. She would place me on her bag which got dragged along in the field. This song brings back lots of memories. It was something my mom sang often as we grew up. ♥️

[@anibalartemio9110]

Ohh,qué vivencia!! No se olvida jamás

Contrary to much popular belief, my family were VERY poor back in the '40's and '50's, lived in Georgia and Alabama, and PICKED COTTON. They were white, but that made no difference because there was poverty among whites and blacks alike, and if you didn't put out the work you didn't eat. My gosh, did it ever produce STRONG, resolute people! Music kept you going sometimes--make a guitar out of a cigar box, grab a washboard & howl away...😄

[@1948steven]

This planet would be a much better place to live if everyone could get along like musicians.

[@cjsalata]

COVID-19 has got nothing on us The way forward is with unity of purpose. These artists are showing the way. Praise God.

[@ReikiontheRun]

My mom used to sing this to me at bedtime or when I was sick. I didn't know until I was an adult that this was a real song...I lost it when I heard it the first time. This was fabulous. I live in Mexico and a lot of bands here play a mix of English and Spanish. Good stuff.

[@SHADOW-vg8rb]

I love when people from all over come together and do stuff like this.

[@PlayingForChange]

"Cotton Fields" is a song written by blues musician Huddie Ledbetter​, better known as Lead Belly, who made the first recording of the song in 1940. Since then it's been recorded by other musicians more than 15 times. Here's our version...

[@gilsonrech3882]

Beautiful !!!! Congratulations..

[@johannabusser4143]

gracias ,johanna.

[@GarySUPERTRAMPER]

+Playing For Change "Where's me royalties" I muttered from me grave.,

[@jefffitzgerald8158]

+Playing For Change It's music to my ears. I feel like I found something I've been looking for.

[@johannabusser4143]

*****

[@shirleybowers7251]

This is what unity looks like. Spreading love, joy and peace.. God bless these gifted musicians. 🙏♥️✝️🇺🇸🎺🥁🎸🎷🎻

[@jayjayirvine8907]

Amen darling I'm from Scotland

[@joviemaco1888]

I love the Cajun, Blues and all of the various flavors of the South in this rendition. 🥰

[@randyw.9916]

Playing for Change is the best way to listen to songs like this. 😊

[@scottcooper578]

What more can be said...well I'll give it a whirl...PFC does it once again & again! These collaborations of artists are the most wonderful music creations. People from all walks of life coming together for one common overwhelming cause "PEACE" via music!

[@PlayingForChange]

If you're enjoying our music, we invite you to become a member of Playing for Change. By joining us as a PFC Member, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our mission to spread harmony and unity through music worldwide. Join us today at www.playingforchange.com/home2

[@DanielSmith-cv2tp]

Wow!!! Look at the smiles on all those brothers & sisters all over the world! I love all y'all and the change??? Its touching souls !!! Wow weeee!

[@howardsmith8430]

How good was that??? A great performance by individual international musicians playing simultaneously, with each of them enjoying their input. It put a smile on my face too. More please!!

[@bluesteel5841]

Pure talent, no computer generated sounds just talent. Love it..

[@barbaracain340]

This is what you get when people play for the love of playing not the love of money this is sooo good love it🙋‍♀️❤️

[@joshuameighan344]

Amazing what a performance. Thank the Lord for sweet music. This cheered me up when everything is just going mad around the world 2020

[@aprilh9033]

I grew up singing this song, so what an absolute joyit is to hear all of you sanging it. Yep U brought in the Light. A Thousand Thanks. Blessings from Cali

[@ceciliacormier2370]

Olé mollé, that is some fine playing. Jerron Paxton's phrasing and velvet voice bring you back very, very far. A delight for the soul. Merci beaucoup!

[@BLAB-it5un]

Listening to this great rendition while visiting the great state of Louisiana - great people, great music and great food - with its influences spread worldwide as represented by this wonderful collection of musicians.

[@JamesTyrrell-e2v]

Incredible bunch of beautiful people. The world needs this. Thank you for making the world better.

[@billybuck7658]

Wow, that was wonderful...I remember my grandfather singing that out in fields back in the 60's...thank you so munch, really enjoyed it....peace out folks,

[@davidponseigo8811]

As I have commented previously my grandfather met and even arrested Lead Belly on a couple occasions and some of his songs were written or inspired while he was working on the Chain Gang and my grandfather was Forman for the Louisiana prison system road building chain gang while Lead Belly was serving time. My grandfather often told stories about him entertaining them while taking a break but Lead Belly wasn't the only one, many of the prisoners would sing to pass the time.

[@elizabethhjenkins6172]

Love this song. Love seeing a player on a washboard.

[@CecilisGrandfield-xj1lt]

I love the way this song is put together by people all over the world it brings together harmony and love

[@bigdave6591]

The blind guy is awesome and the guy on the wash board is fantastic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@maxpelka6086]

Magnificent! The ol' Leadbelly would be proud and happy to see so many people have fun to sing his song. Very good!

[@frankhuth4130]

Thank you youtube for supplying all this great music, especially good now in my 70s, where I can't go to too many places due to bad health and bad legs

[@ranger1496]

85 must agree😎🕺

[@debrasoiseth7507]

Whoa, that short solo by Vinnie Caggiano on the acoustic guitar was outstanding. All very nice, love it!

[@345kobi]

Great music from around the world - good as it gets.

[@pedromartin2010]

I moved my feet and smiled from ear to ear. My eyes smiled too. Thanks a bunch folks, you are great, you brought some sunshine to my soul.

[@mariabarr1286]

My childhood experience since a six-year old child makes me appreciate God's mercies since then.

[@pietop55]

I've loved this song for decades. You folks just put a Big grin on my face!!! Thanx:)

[@supigoma]

The BEST version of this song. Play this and put a smile on your face.

[@LadyLeda2]

This song brings back so many memories of my Dad. Even though we did not live in the south, my father's ancestors did. He remembers this song from his grandparents. Wonderful memories. Thank you

[@joshua_wherley]

This is such a fun rendition of a classic piece of American history. Hats off to everyone involved in this!

[@javierfueyo6871]

ALASBUENAS Otia Guapa A la par divertida canción ❤🎉 APASALOBIEN TÔS

[@pauljessome5718]

Loving it , clever. Music and song The glue of humanity.

[@bobbypeck1999]

Thank you all so very much for all your great music. Love it

[@coldlakealta4043]

I just recently came across PFC. Their music, especially the wonderful use of international musicians and their instruments, is joyful and uplifting. I've made a little PFC play list. I suspect it'll be used a lot. 👍

[@michaelbrigante]

This is pure happiness~!!!! Love it!!! Can't keep from watching it!

[@manojrf]

Just imagine everyone irrespective of color, religion etc living happily and peacefully in this world. It could be heaven on earth. Isn't it?

[@dougiefresh9618]

If you get ride of the governments

[@bettyjane6684]

IMO it’s the liberal agenda to stir up violence racism hatred.

[@Conwayfan98]

Country, folk, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and polka... sounds awesome together!

[@marcisaac2558]

amen

[@larrylinn8589]

Like Duke Ellington said, “There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind ...”

[@michaelpower4372]

It should get performance of the century. Well done to all the performers

[@Fernando0Vasques]

If this song doesn't cast a smile, I sure don't know what will...

[@calebsmith2792]

Enjoy life as much as possible til we get to the Lord's promised Land Revelation 21 : 3,4

[@surenotejas3163]

Used to picked cotton when I was a little bitty boy

[@Jerry1970]

Kiedy Świat był jeszcze normalny !!!😂😂😂😂😂 Cudowne wykonanie Cotton fields !!!😂😂😂😂😂 Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski!!!🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@friesiamans1966]

i´m 60 and a musican myself - two years ago we made some backings for two young hiphoppers who had a street singer with them for female harmony vocals - during a rehearsal pause she sang this song sort of to herself - i heard it and asked where she knew it from, she said her mama had played it when she was young - i also know it since my childhood - so now i started to download some versions i could find on youtube (ha, even creedence clearwater revival!) when i just stumbled across this version here - absolutely gorgeous!!!!! love the whole "playing for a change" series... :-) love and greetings to all you listeners out there from germany

[@andreesmith7051]

Had the privilege of seeing Jarrod 'Blind Boy' Paxton live in the U.K. A great entertainer and musician.

[@gilbertogutierrez8072]

I'm from New Orleans and many years ago a girl friend of mine asked me to play this song for her. Musta' been 'round 1968. I learned that style of music in the French Quarter probably 8 years prior. Wish I married that girl! I'm still playing that music, and a lot of other styles, too.

[@ellensstory4429]

I love this song. My Grandma used to sing it to me when I was little. I love playing for change. Amazing musicians.

[@PedroCucuchucho]

Qué gran música compuso Leadbelly. Cotton Fields, Midnight Special , etc.. Gran versión de Playing For Change. Felicidades.

[@ltron9875]

The drummer is an absolute joy he's so happy

[@gremling6567]

I have to say hearing people around the world playing the same songs and the edits are really well done makes me want to see all of them on a single stage playing together. There's something about music that gives us all a true feeling of being and I hope that someone could put something together like this. Keep putting up these videos.

[@lyndasmith650]

Every day I start with Playing For Change...thank you so much for the joy!!!

[@thereisnospoon52]

At 2:08 drummer makes me laugh, he's soo happy to start playing again! Music at it's best!

[@janishart5128]

I kept playing his part over and over!!! He was SOOOO enthusiastic!!!!

[@hapijen4828]

Jelly Bean.

[@ayerbelvasko]

Qué maravilla para los oídos y para el alma. Gracias por algo tan bello.

[@MrBenjigee]

Damn, the Japanese guy is blowing some pure flame out of that horn.

[@KatMcNamara-fh1nc]

Amen

[@gregoriopacheco2341]

Bad ass. Special bad assiness to violin lady and trumpet guy. 10 stars for joyful playing.

[@toxicgraphix]

I think the opening line to this song is what really hits home. "When I was a little bitty baby my momma would ROCK me in the cradle." Leadbelly was a genius! ...I miss my mom....

[@nancejo]

We all do. Wait, i didn't mean it like that. I mean we all miss our own mommas.

[@rayorourke3939]

I love this. The way their in sync with each other. "Totally Awesome " 👍👍👍

[@moragmckay7673]

Playing For Change is the most life-affirming thing I've found since getting online four months ago. This is the best example, musically, I've found so far(this time through looking up Luke Winslow-King after seeing him on NCIS New Orleans), but they've all made my Cheer-up Time list! thanks for your contribution to making the world a happier place, a small corner at a time.

[@marthaolewale3083]

l loved it, its my favourite, l am from Papua New Guinea, and l sing Cotton Fields on my karioke, is there are way to sing with all instruments on show with me singing, l very much enjoyed it...😍😍😍

[@HerrStach]

I love the expression of pure joy from the drummer!

[@lucmc123]

Ya me too he looked like he was just having a blast

[@billporche194]

Bartosz Stasiak ya nailed it Bart

[@rumples2698]

@Elijah Craig ,I,m going to have a still photo of him at 2 mins in , framed and put it on a wall - just love "jellybean " !!

[@joemahoney1221]

Well, that's nawlins

[@alan4sure]

That's cuz he gets to hang out with musicians! LOL

[@caboyd1977]

Wish I could go through life half as happy as Jelly Bean looks in this video!!

[@hoangjo]

Now this is the kind of things I like to hear from the USA. Love this song! Best wishes from México.

[@danielcountrywriter6355]

Love this and what a great Ole song. My cousin used to sing this in the car when we were little. Great memory. Thanks Daniel

[@Luna_and_Miles]

Fun as hell. Sang and danced along three times in a row. Thanks, folks - I needed that cheering up!

[@seanmagee5669]

Great rendition of a 'Leadbelly' classic 👍. Back in '57, when at College, our music teacher was teaching., among other musical genres, "Skiffle" and "Blues" music. "Cotton Fields" was one of the first songs he taught how to play. Apart from ".. Irene": "Cotton Fields" is one of "Leadbellys" most popular songs. Thx for posting. Enjoyed it very much. 👍👍😘

[@mauropreparadorfisico]

this is the first song of CCR what I listen. Me and my father love's this band and, of course, Playing for change! Love you ! Greetings from Argetina !

[@robertVirtue-mc2yw]

Iam 74 and everybody has covered this song. Do the original Leadbelly, George Harrison said "No Leadbelly no Beattles. " Playing for Change has a great cover too.

[@stryde31]

Can't but not get up and dance dance dance to this... Whoop Whoop!! Boom!! Big Up Folks! JAH Blessings and Love all around.

[@gilaxbolax603]

Thank you for the 3 minutes of happiness.

[@charlieredeemed]

I love this song!!!! Everyone did amazing!!!

[@NCJeanGenie]

SO HAPPY to hear this performed in true Louisiana Style by “Everyday People” !!!

[@1956lakota]

Found this music by accident.....a tube gem!!

[@jacquelinemurray2503]

Mee too!

[@skipraida5497]

Jacqueline Murray,me 3!

[@IamGenoBlack]

Me too now I am addicted. Brings so much hope and joy.

[@dhurban]

Fantastic. No other word for it. Fantastic!

[@davidponseigo8811]

My grandfather met Lead Belly many times in the 20's & 30's in the bars on Texas Street and down Bottoms on Fannin Street in Shreveport, Louisiana and even arrested him a couple times as my grandfather was a deputy sheriff but said that Lead Belly was a very nice man.

Public intoxication?? I'm guessing your grandfather lived a very interesting life, hope he told you some of his best stories,

[@davidponseigo8811]

He was a well known story teller in Claiborne, Parish and about a year before he passed he recorded a video of his telling personal stories and stories about the history of Claiborne, Parish and Louisiana and it was placed in the Ford Museum in Claiborne, Parish. I miss him every single day.

[@Beerlust_AUS]

For the modern music listener, they have little knowledge of how music & songs are created because much of what is out there now is studio mixed & auto-tuned to remove any imperfections created during recordings. What you are seeing & listening to here is EXACTLY what you would see & hear if you went to a live concert to watch a performance of this song by these artists. In some ways, it would be even better. A terrific collaboration of this song by "Playing For Change" & the artists involved. Loved it!

[@salvadorgarduno5599]

Blessings to you all 🍻🎙️🎸🎶☕🥃🍷💯🕊️🎩🎥🕊️👍

[@MrJasdog107]

Keep coming back to this video . One of the coolest videos on You Tube.

[@tyronedsouza1552]

Beautiful old song , played the best with one and all. Great.

[@rcandrews4334]

Everyone brings it for sure, but Takuya Kuroda (trumpet) and Jelly bean (kit), along with Vinnie (lead guitar), put a smile across my face the size of the moon.

I LOVE love love this!!! My favorite music, always, is what people make in their own back yard, someone's garage, on the street... To see all these clips of cool people from everywhere doing this totally warms my heart and makes me happy. THIS is real music, what we make, share and groove along to, together--not some insanely over-produced wall of noise that reeks of money and power (for the music industry moguls etc), and doesn't even sound like music, does not move the heart or spirit. I lived in New Orleans for some years and the street musicians were my favorite part of living there.

[@GregParker]

Reckon everyone'd pick a bale a day,listening to great music like that. First class international collaboration/video edit. Thanks for sharing wonderful playing. Regards.

[@karencokenour6815]

Love this idea.

[@sylviathompson100]

Great video

[@allenhatcher2867]

I love everything. Brilliant, Love Drummer. Have to admit didn't see trumpet as part of instrumentation but man does it work, These guys are absolute genius. Love it all. There may be hope for mankind yet,

[@debbyledbetter4434]

Love, love, love it! Heard this growing up in Texas regularly

[@AdventuresBeginHere409]

This song tells a true story of them old Cotton Feilds I remember so well-keep on singing love it!

[@IslandDustin]

I love seeing how Music brings people together! Keep it up, Playing For Change!

[@charlesmartinezarias7653]

Mr Caggiano I love the you play your guitar , is wonderful, and the drummer shows what the real Joy is to play what you like, i'm Happy ti listen this song

[@raymondrodriguez4300]

Love playing for change! All their songs are amazing!!!

[@MonicaMuil]

I love all the Louisiana musicians featured in this video, but the musician that blew me away was Takuya Kuroda from Japan on the horn!!!!!!!!! He's feelin' it!

[@JakubSemoda]

Hey guys, this is such a beautiful song. By the way, greetings from Slovak Republic. This song is part of my childhood memories, because in times of communist Czechoslovakia, this song, as many other was somehow translated. I grew up in second half of 90´s, in the times, when people still was able to enjoy spending time with theyre´s friends, or neighbours, and hope for new beautiful country was still the thing. Today´s young kids don´t know that. So the reason, why I love Czech version of this song so much is because it brings me back all the great memories, where I see my dad playing gitar in late barbecue evening, and everybody else sing. and there´s dozen of other these "western" style songs, I remember. J

[@greenNRGinit]

This version of this song did my tired heart good. ❤️ So glad to hear the sousaphone and washboard in this rendition. I've played both of those ragtime instruments and a tenor banjo years ago. Love the sound. 😉

[@BottreauBlauwart]

C'est génial de mixer ainsi de merveilleux musiciens jouant aux quatre coins du monde ! Merci pour cette fantastique performance...

[@robfrancis8690]

Music naturally transcends money and politics, and brings us down home to the realities of abundances that are shared everywhere through the love shown us by these brilliant angels... Thanks....

[@gabrieljimenez3594]

Is incredible how amazingly talented all the artists here are. This is just so freaking beautiful!

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

Best money I ever made was a 40 minute blues set with my nephew on Pismo pier. A one-time busking adventure. Thanks Dbl - L! I love you.

[@ilovebluegrass5493]

Such a joyful song when I listen to the song it makes me feel good and loved

[@sunlotus8]

OMG! haven't heard this since I was a kid. And yes, cotton fields surrounded my home, as far as the eye could see.