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

[@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.

[@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.

[@stewartlone3445]

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

[@richiemack5997]

❤agreed! Some amazing talent there!

[@leannzasullivan5271]

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

[@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...

[@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

[@candacecanamucio3505]

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

[@tagesabeux1914]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@radhadevries2339]

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

[@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.

[@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!)

[@richardwysocki8300]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@chriskane3970]

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

[@1redleg1]

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

[@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🎇

[@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.

[@1510Ronald]

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

[@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

[@trueselfunmasked]

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

[@jorgs8982]

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

[@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。

[@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!!!

[@peggyvarnado559]

I do believe that the music of New Orleans could solve all the problems of the world. Nothing like it anywhere else--accepting, inspiring, and rejoicing.

[@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. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kevinjamesparr552]

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

[@jerrelmcdaniel6975]

Music is truly The world's language

[@phillipg.stricklin3206]

It is the great uniter.

[@scottmoody1802]

He didn't need any angels he was one who gave grace and love unconditional to all he did all the lifting and carrying our hearts out of the darkness ♥️

[@PlayingForChange]

We miss our dear grandpa all the time, but his legacy remains forever in our hearts. www.playingforchange.com/articles/celebrating-the-life-and-legacy-of-grandpa-elliott

[@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

[@theguyinmaine]

Dear god I love and miss New Orleans. The architecture, smell, sounds, food, art, the river, and always music, no matter how far you walk there's music.

[@northbearNL]

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

[@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 😇🥰😍🤩

[@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

[@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!

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Halleluyah! HalleliYahuwah! All praise and glory to Abba YAHUWAH Most High for the gifts and abilities he's granted you all 💛🤲💛

[@stewartlone3445]

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

[@leksandrK]

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

[@lucaseldon2860]

music is this. people play together. grandeeee

[@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.

[@PlayingForChange]

"Down By The Riverside" represented our 100th episode. How many PFC episodes have you seen? Get this song on our PFC3: Songs Around The World album, available here: buff.ly/1Jffcyg

[@cesarmolina3755]

Lo mejor que e eacuchado

[@cesarmolina3755]

Hermoso

[@rodrigoopazoaniotz988]

+Playing For Change I must sincerely say: I HATE YOU GUYS!!! I've been literally screwed to the chair for the last 4 hours, I didn't went to the supermarket, I didn't finish a job for one of my bosses, I didn't even started another job for another of my bosses, my ass is BEGGIN' me to take a walk, AND I'M STILL ENJOYIN' EVERY SINGLE NEW SONG FROM YOU I'M LISTENING xD!!! Damned you I love you and your songs xD xD xD!!!

[@tazmanian1967]

+Playing For Change very cool song ,,lol always loved these types of videos was it in real time? and everyone was playing at the same time? and thanks i reallly enjoyed it

[@RitaFerreiraMatosMD1953]

+Playing For Change Parabéns, à todos os participantes. Sensacional.

[@blinko656]

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

[@SteveWoodall1946]

Me too !!!

[@geoffprice1896]

Steve Woodall

[@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.

[@ralphstarling6707]

excellent!

[@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

[@dominiquederoche1593]

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

[@TheBloxyGamerKSF]

Rip my good man he’s a legend

[@mrsveronashaw5195]

Praise The Most High blessing to you all 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👑🙋🏾‍♀️

[@roybofmn5104]

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

[@GaleAbraham]

Grandpa Elliott is the greatest. I enjoy so much listening to him. God bless Grandpa Elliott!

[@lindarau1760]

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

[@deborahbarnes6741]

Same here!

[@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.

[@aaqilian5.085]

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

[@samuraikitten]

We discovered Playing For Change 6 years ago, when my GD was a baby. Grandpa Elliott has brought us so much beautiful music. We will continue to enjoy his music & remember how special he was. My favorite song he does is Down By The Riverside. 💜💙💚❤

[@tamikoestomo3275]

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

[@dwightb3405]

Awsome

[@pnwmeditations]

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

[@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

[@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 !

[@mariequinn6550]

Grandpa Elliot is the man

[@mariequinn6550]

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

[@DcDaboof]

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

[@nicolen.9642]

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

[@dcr1800]

Life is good and there are so many more wonder people than bad in this beautiful world if ours. I know in my heart that music is the true universal language for all to share for peace, understanding and for voices to be heard! "Playing For Change" is proving this! Peace! Moonshine

[@renea.m.schell6511]

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

[@rolfgerlach8645]

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

[@joannlupinacci8444]

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

[@shannonvanderhoof4810]

To Hear Angelic Music.. It's just heavenly. God Bless Us All !!! ❤🕊💙

[@msoiseth3419]

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

[@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！

[@ronaldocoelho]

Grandpa Elliott and Roger Ridley (rip) best voices in the world!

[@andreaintorre]

+Ronaldo C. Coelho grandpa è vivo

[@ronaldocoelho]

+andrea intorre Sim ainda é vivo : pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandpa_Elliot Já Roger Ridley faleceu em 2005.

[@monicaesparza2337]

are they dead

[@nickychatfield6710]

Hey have they both died then

[@mr2octavio]

Only Roger died.

[@lyndashurtleff3192]

I am always curious about the reasoning behind the dislikes with Playing For Change. What's not to like. Such a lovely way to keep all of us focused on love and peace. Thank you!

[@eamonboshell6497]

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

[@alexanderlang2717]

alle playing for change sind super aber für mich ist das eines der besten

[@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!

[@MaryannaChanteuse]

Down By the Riverside magnifique montage ...tellement génial qu'on en redemande, en plus c'est l'un de mes gospels préférés.. Ca c'est de la zique, les amis .. ça bouge partout, ça met du baume au coeur, et c'est ce que j'aime chanter !! YOUPI comme ça fait du bien !!

[@ljubicapavickabic3768]

The best version of this song ever!

[@victorstalick5528]

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

[@clairelille]

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

[@earnestjohnson5159]

Prophet Francis, some time I feel like laying all my burdens down by the river side and study one no more , but I realize that I will have to keep moving on.

[@joeljacob4831]

Grandpa Elliot is such a vibe

[@heathermurphy6560]

Beautiful can listen to these guys all day and night

[@WilliamHunterII]

Grandpa Elliott. Ya gotta love him. This is good stuff.

[@Maria-zm4gj]

William Hunter you got to love the way he sings

[@muymuy39]

William Hunter hfs

[@simonpoon3785]

thinks for the music

[@reginaldosouza9601]

Gosto muito do Grandpa Elliott cantando ele é extraordinário, grupo restante maravilhoso, juntando tudo fica melhor ainda, amo vocês todos.

[@enricderoa6712]

.

[@sheilabarron7206]

Oh My God That's Just Happiness No More Wars Thank you Playing for Change You Are Just Fantastic 🖤

[@PoWerGirLs6661]

Grandpa Elliot... Greetings from Brazil!!

[@dwightb3405]

I think ive heard everything they have ever done. And dont recall any that i havent liked .thanks fpr the wonderful music

[@scalenenumber85]

what is the rhythm of this song and what instruments do they use

[@sergepoulin8506]

Merci Grandpa tu ensoleille notre vie💥

[@nathan7149]

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

[@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!!

[@susansmith5044]

Hey Grandpa you are grooving down!!!

[@susansmith5044]

PEACE Love you ALL!!!!!!

[@zein-jo7xk]

With all this that it's happening in June 2020 his like a fresh breath, I love him and I love the black culture, one of a kind

[@superfreakmusic7681]

Yeah makes me so sad to think that there are those who hate such wonderful people

[@dirk1963]

There are no good or bad races. Only good or bad people, and you can find them in every colour

[@FuzzyMarineVet]

A true display of heart in music. Thank you, Granpa Elliott and @Playing For Change.

[@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!

[@sonofdarvin]

Is someone gonna appreciate how awesome Keiko was with the keyboard? and how sweet smile of accomplishment she had in the end! loved it!

[@victoriaenyc]

And let the Church say Amen!

[@TimDaCorgi]

Victoria Everett Amen 📖👌

[@heinzhotzenplotz3041]

A genius of interpretations singing the world The Best