Down By the Riverside feat. Grandpa Elliott | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

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We want to thank all of you for helping us to make this music, spread messages of love and hope, and build a global family. This one's for you: "Down By The Riverside" Around The World from our CD/DVD, PFC 3, and featuring Grandpa Elliott, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the Congolese Choir of Grace.
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Playing For Change (PFC) is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. The primary focus of PFC is to record and film musicians performing in their natural environments and combine their talents and cultural power in innovative videos called Songs Around The World. Creating these videos motivated PFC to form the Playing For Change Band-a tangible, traveling representation of its mission, featuring musicians met along their journey; and establish the Playing For Change Foundation-a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to building music and art schools for children around the world. Through these efforts, Playing For Change aims to create hope and inspiration for the future of our planet.
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[@Tears.Of.Myshkin]

I’m the guy in the orange shirt on the left with grandpa Elliot! Nick cavazos. It was an honor to play with grandpa Eliot, and a memory I’ll cherish forever!!❤

[@elionice740]

Noice Edit: are u sure that's u?

[@Tears.Of.Myshkin]

@@elionice740 100% positive lol

[@traveel9409]

I love this piece! Loved y’all’s’ performance

[@mrf1050]

Great sneakers Nick

[@sibyl459]

We are so getting married....

[@GunfighterWyo]

Gandpa Elliot has a lot of angels come to carry him home. The shame in this world is that we don't appreciate what we have until they are gone. His wonderful voice has joined the band of angels.

[@Aamekah1]

❤

[@rlrobertson1256]

An honest to goodness Angel. You never know when you will meet one.

[@deano4999]

Grandpa Elliott (born Elliot Small; July 10, 1944 - March 8, 2022), also known as Uncle Remus, was a veteran street-musician in New Orleans, Louisiana.He's now singing on the STREETS PAVED WITH GOLD. God rest his soul...

[@natalieb8217]

Did they do a jazz funeral for him?

[@melissatucker4469]

I did not know he passed. I love him and sharing him with my students. He will LIVE on through his music forever! ❤

[@LionessDeWinter]

Amen! Rest in peace, Sir.💗

[@anitabarra810]

Great voice. I just found him!

[@owizcomg]

Thank you for the info a Canadian Fan.

[@stewartlone3445]

I should add that Keiko's glorious smile is a lovely way to close the video.

[@richiemack5997]

❤agreed! Some amazing talent there!

[@jayjaynella4539]

Supreme Goddess she is.

[@leannzasullivan5271]

He will truly be missed... He gave so much.... heart, soul and music that will live beyond......RIP..

[@existentialpoet5187]

One cannot find a better interpretation than Granpa Elliott with this renowned spiritual, very much in the New Orleans vibe and of its significant meaning, pre Civil War. Great work by the Playing for Change group. I for one am now supporting them directly. Thank you for the music of binding us together world-wide.

[@sparkleon4love27]

Well said, TY!!

[@beamorrison]

After supporting them for about 5 years, I just increased my monthly contribution. We need more of this in our lives individually, collectively and globally

[@luisalbertohernandezmoreno4453]

Me gustaría oír el manicero con todos estos profesionales ojalá se pudiera gracias

[@josephtuscher194]

What a weird way of phrasing a comment, don't try so hard to sound sophisticated. "One cannot.."?🤨🤣

[@javionsmith2302]

5th and 4th grade will be singing then fifth grade will be playing musical instruments

[@unihokeistka]

You will be missed, Grandpa Elliott. Now you're sitting on a dock of the sky. 💙 You were a wonderful person and shined a light of a blessed soul. Good man with a big heart for music and for the people...

[@richardwysocki8300]

Thank you all for this (especially, you Grandpa Elliott)!

[@radhadevries2339]

How is it possible not to like this. I have been crying happy tears the whole time 💞🙏

[@trueselfunmasked]

All love and appreciation for the outstanding Mr. Elliott and all the beautiful singers and musicians from around the world. 🙏🏽❤️

[@chriskane3970]

I hadn't even realized he passed. He will be missed. We love you grandpa Elliot

[@blinko656]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! I know it was alot of work. Another WORLD classic. !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SteveWoodall1946]

Me too !!!

[@geoffprice1896]

Steve Woodall

[@LuisGarcia-zl9zh]

This is the first time I ever seen this video. Let me say it has me with tears in my eyes. Grandpa Elliot you will ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS! Thank you Lord for giving us the opportunity to listen to this angel.

[@1510Ronald]

Yes shall we lay down it........ for changing the earth.......let us pray ....

[@tomthumb9994]

RIP brother, may his family & friends find peace & comfort in his memories! You will be missed brother. Peace to all brothers & sisters

[@mkiowa5904]

WOW! I just received it from our local "singing circle" leaders-- let's keep singing this song as we pray and work to end wars around the world! ☮🎶(Playing for Change, thanks for making this global video and it keeps Grandpa Elliott's voice alive even though he is singing with the angels now!)

[@tagesabeux1914]

These beautiful people got the pipes to bring Jesus into your heart!

[@jmac1244]

Love this man. A picture of Grandpa Elliot and my son walking down the street together dropped into my FB feed today. Such an incredible spirit. We also had the privilege of front row seats to Preservation Hall and volunteered at a lower 9th ward church while there. There is nothing like New Orleans.

[@SKULLKR3W]

so beautiful i wish america had a greater appreciation for the roots of todays music

[@PlayingForChange]

We will always work hard to keep our music roots! If you'd like to check out more musicians, please read this article: www.playingforchange.com/articles/indigenous-dancers-and-musicians-that-you-probably-didnt-know

[@pchaterji]

This is... amazing.

[@richiemack5997]

Just fabulous!! Love the unity… which this world soooo needs! Whoever stitched this lot together and produced it… can’t have been easy, but they equally have my respect!!!

[@marbow555]

ピアノの小牧恵子さん、とても素敵。 こんな素晴らしい演奏に、加われる日本人が居て誇らしい。

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

This is freaking incredible. I went to film school and have done a lot with musicians- so I am aware getting the audio for this to all work out so perfectly is a huge task. Love the production and all that the musicians brought to the table!

[@candacecanamucio3505]

Talk about leaving something when we go.. this just made my day. RIP sir. Mad respect! Chris

[@docwishbone]

The highest goal that a person should have is to immortalize themselves for posterity. Too bad I can't meet him in person anymore. But whenever I listen to his songs I see the happy grandpa singing and that's what warms my heart. So grandpa achieved the goal. See you Grandpa..... someday.

[@1redleg1]

You nailed it, brother.

[@1redleg1]

Gonna miss you Grandpa. Rest is peace in the knowledge you touched so many of us.

[@jorgs8982]

Grandpa Elliott! You are a real original. You have a place in my heart for ALL time❤❤❤

[@mostlynull]

This just hits different now. Sleep well, Grandpa Elliott. Thank you for the music. Your voice lives on even after you're gone. 🖤

[@northbearfireworks]

Place will not be the same without you mr Elliott. Thank you for inspiring me to play the harmonica. Rest in peace

[@ralphstarling6707]

excellent!

[@moniquevanderharst7334]

RIP Granpa Elliot, just saw the news he passed 10 days ago. So sad but glad his legacy is here to hear. Thanks Playing for Change. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jamesoliver5688]

Woohoo ! What a Jam Session that was !❤ Awesome Possum ! Hallelu Yah !❤

[@jerrelmcdaniel6975]

Music is truly The world's language

[@phillipg.stricklin3206]

It is the great uniter.

[@mirjanajurisic5931]

Ma nije to djeda , to mladić sa srcem velikim kao kuća !!!🎤🎤🎤🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸💕❤🎧🎹🎵✌👑👣

[@stewartlone3445]

Yes, adore Grandpa Elliott: a life-affirming voice and face.

[@matthiashartmann8238]

Ganz lieben Dank an meine persönliche Musiklehrerin Frau Riedel, die mir diesen Song als erstes Stück auf dem Klavier beibrachte.🥰😍🤩😘😇 Damals war ich noch ein kleiner Bub.

[@palkyaw8756]

❤❤❤my te❤ you hear me day and day❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@matthiashartmann8238]

@@palkyaw8756 😇🥰😍🤩

[@lucaseldon2860]

music is this. people play together. grandeeee

[@reddrs424]

I love this guy. Raw music. He puts a smile on my face without fail. We should cherish people like this cos he's a generation that won't be replaced. He's also that nice he shared his sunglasses with someone.

[@markmartin3221]

When the Devil lays down the sheet of paper listing all your Sins and you know you have named them all and asked for forgiveness and you are no longer in that darkness, the Great and peaceful and merciful Father flips the page and shows you the page is clean, you can float on that river with no fears. A beautiful rendition with all colors of God’s creations. Love, love , loved it!!!

[@pierre-gabrieljobin9450]

Inserting the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in this video along with Granpa and the other signers and players is a coup de maître. Wow !

[@aaqilian5.085]

Heard half of the first note; thumbs up! Incredible music! Nuff love Grandpa Elliott!

[@pnwmeditations]

Thought I would revisit this performance aaaaaand I'm crying again.

[@claytonpaisley9721]

Just buried a dear friend, and on the procession from the grave to the reception the band busted out with this song. It's always been one of my favorites and now it has an extra special place in my heart. Belting out the words with the trumpet and clarinet was the best send off you could ask for.

[@onxkrinear]

Happy Teachers day papa, Cheers and all the best

[@so70aeiou]

Nothing can beat a well playing traditional jazz orchestra. I wished I could see the entire video of this tune played by the new Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

[@yvesjany5435]

dans le quartier français et environ j'ai adoré tous ces chanteurs qui aiment chanter , avec passion et amour .ils vivent ce qu'ils chantent Merci, Thanks Grandpa Et encore sur le Missippi sur les bateaux a roues

[@clairelille]

Great song , great performance . Thanks Playing for Change , Thanks Grandpa Elliott !

[@MagickMaiden-ez3kj]

BRILLIANT!!! I LOVE IT!!! LOVE AND LIGHT TO ALL!!!💖💖💖

[@PlayingForChange]

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[@joannlupinacci8444]

Sing it Grandpa! Play it! God Bless you all! ❤️

[@victorstalick5528]

The song is great..... but the message is even better....NO MORE WAR!!!

[@ちっぴ-d7y]

橘マーチングで知って見にきたけどものすごく味があって良い歌です

[@gunda3666]

Oh, it's wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@tamikoestomo3275]

Absolutely marvelous!! Sing it, Grandpa!!! Applause from Indonesia!!

[@dwightb3405]

Awsome

[@kevinjamesparr552]

love the thought of so many around our world in union singing sense.

[@msoiseth3419]

This put a big smile on my face and brought a little into the world. Beautiful!

[@Aamekah1]

SIP Uncle . I miss you and hearing your voice gave me peace as usual

[@ljubicapavickabic3768]

The best version of this song ever!

[@dominiquederoche1593]

excellent... Toujours un coup au coeur dans cette fusion de la musique... et des hommes (humains, les femmes aussi). Dominique - France -

[@eamonboshell6497]

Amazing song and love this! Grandpa Elliott's voice is truly perfect.

[@susansmith5044]

Hey Grandpa you are grooving down!!!

[@susansmith5044]

PEACE Love you ALL!!!!!!

[@renea.m.schell6511]

Grandpa Elliott .... such a wonderful voice .... I love this guy ....

[@神宮庚]

京都橘高校吹奏楽部のパレードスタート、退場曲！ そこから原曲探しにたどり着きました。 原曲かどうかはわかりませんが、やっぱり本場ですね！ 京都橘高校の演奏が霞むのは この原曲？本場の演奏だけだ。最初の方グランパさん？ から始まり全ての演奏者が格好良く、最後日本人キーボード女性のカットで終わる！ いい動画を見せて頂きました！ 素晴らしい！

[@lauriblackmon9297]

Cast your burden on the Lord, ye shall sustain you. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Hallelujah 🙏 ❤ You will not stop me!

[@BLAB-it5un]

Nice of you to support racism, slavery, genocide, terrorism and sexism - all tenants of the made up god you have surrendered your life to. There is literally nothing worthy in worshipping a god that was made up thousands of years ago and has led to centuries of wars down to this day where people foolish and desperate enough to believe in gods rage wars over the demand that their god is the "right". Ever seen what your gods are doing in the Middle East for example? The key to world peace and the end of war is the surrender of these stupid gods.

[@muku-ro7bh]

Ein wunderbarer Mensch der weiss was Musik bewegen kann. Solche Persönlichkeiten braucht unsere Welt.💝💝💝weiter so Du bist genial💝💝💝You are the King of Soul🎇

[@nicolen.9642]

I just discovered Grandpa Elliott! Awesome. Great around the world music!! Cheers from France!

[@kellyford5903]

“…study war no more…” Aaaaaaah 😎 Wonderful 💕

[@gabbym333]

Thank you for creating this and thank you to all who was a part of this! Such a fantastic way to show how powerful music is, and how it can unite all of us :) Beautifully done!

[@nathan7149]

the grandfather of gospel is legendary and his music is incredibly good

[@lindarau1760]

Oh my Lord!! That was fantastic!! Smiling through my tears. Thank you. I am sharing this with everyone I know!!

[@deborahbarnes6741]

Same here!

[@heathermurphy6560]

Beautiful can listen to these guys all day and night

[@TheRealBoyanaBalta]

Yes! Y'all- Nola Represent!!!! This was beautiful.

[@ricardomoreira7825]

Concordo!

[@amandatart8395]

Just Now Heard ...LOVE YOU💃💃💃💃💃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇱🇷🇺🇸🇱🇷🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️

[@roybofmn5104]

Take at least two Grandpa Elliotts a day and call me in the morning... Playing for change. Goodness for all.

[@lisarand4123]

Up and dancing, foot tapping, having fun... oh hell yes!

[@PoWerGirLs6661]

Grandpa Elliot... Greetings from Brazil!!

[@Rikki0]

That was fun. Thanks to all you fine folks for that.

[@mariequinn6550]

Grandpa Elliot is the man

[@mariequinn6550]

What fun they are having all brillant talent talent gods precious gifts

[@jamesdawson4459]

Wonderful video. Great guy (Grandpa Elliott). You can still find him right there (corner of Royal and Toulouse) most nights, literally playing for change, although I know he won't turn down a ten or a twenty.

[@AllenRoark]

I met Oscar Castro at LatinFest 2015 in Canton, MS yesterday. He showed me this and I was amazed! What an awesome project with such talented musician. I'm proud to call Oscar my friend!!

[@rolfgerlach8645]

Danke an Großvater Elliott und seinen Mitstreitern für diese fantastische Aufnahme!!!

[@JuanVanSteyvoort]

C'est Magnifique !.... :-) Thank you to all of you... From Brussels, with Love

[@bobulkaneholka]

The best song ever !!!!!!!

[@davelane6176]

I love these songs, especially with grandpa Elliot , you know if he is in a song it's going to be a good song ,I would love to sit down with him and have a beer, bet he,d have some stories to tell, but please some one buy the poor old chap a proper pair of sunglasses

[@TheRazor52]

I love this. I can't help wondering how many of these folks know that this song is about converting to Christianity and going to the riverside to get baptized. Personally, I hope they do know it.

[@sergepoulin8506]

Merci Grandpa tu ensoleille notre vie💥

[@derekp8082]

So much joy

[@differingdesigns7527]

Music lifts the soul, and these wonderful, gifted and amazing people lift us to new heights. Please, everybody who takes the time to listen, support this magnificent cause. MUSIC IS THE ANSWER!

[@RJ1999x]

Good music,

[@marthatukerangi3167]

Amen buddaz

[@carltuckerjr.7086]

thank you for the change =my respect

[@joannakendall7819]

I couldn't love this more! Fantastic job to all musicians around the world. I love, love LOOVVEEE this video so much! Great singing from everybody!

[@robertcapps7468]

I was in Kids from Wisconsin in 1975. I lost my copy of this recording long ago. To find it online and hear it after all these decades was nothing short of stunning. I was 17 then, and I am 65 now. Thank you for sharing it.

[@joeljacob4831]

Grandpa Elliot is such a vibe

[@DcDaboof]

I really like this one I was looking for this young dude who did his thing on this

[@jrivero4231]

Grande Grandpa! una más de Playing For Change que nos llega directo al corazón

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

I sang this at so. Any protests when I was young…this is very special to me.

[@TheBloxyGamerKSF]

Rip my good man he’s a legend

[@leksandrK]

Какие вы классные, ребята вы лучшие!!! Guys you simple the BEST!!!

[@iexclipsei]

This is the best song ever! I feel so good about this song!!😋

[@Cybernaut551]

One of my favorite folk songs. Way to go.

[@Stefanie420]

Great Version Grampa Elliot and all

[@TRIXER1958]

Mein Liebling!!! Großartiger Künstler der Grandpa Elliott!!!!!!!!