Down to the River to Pray (feat. Peter & Evynne Hollens) | The Hound + The Fox

Whether you know this song from O Brother, Where Art Thou? or as a traditional Hymn, it is an absolute classic and a joy to sing!
Thank you ‪@PeterHollens‬ and ‪@EvynneHollens‬ for dipping your toes in the water and joining us on this lovely song ❤️
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Recorded and mixed by Reilly Zamber
Mastered by Bill Hare
Videography by Tomas Hidalgo
Additional recording and arrangement by David Fowler
Lyrics:
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O sisters, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O sisters, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O brothers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
Come on, brothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O fathers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O fathers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O mothers, let's go down
Come on down, don't you wanna go down?
Come on, mothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O sinners, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O sinners, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
#downtotherivertopray #obrotherwhereartthou #allisonkrauss

[@TheHoundTheFox]

This song is on our new FOLK ALBUM out now digitally everywhere! Show it some love wherever you stream/listen! ♥️

[@DyvmSlorm]

What's the name of the new album?

[@DyvmSlorm]

Never mind... Songs of Folk (for those searching)

[@allisonlange1767]

Please tell me there will be a physical cd for this album.

[@morrigankasa570]

Love this one great song and perfect pace. Please do more hymnals like this. For example your cover of Amazing Grace (once slowed to 0.75 speed) is one of the greatest covers ever.

[@roberttash4964]

Allison is better❤

[@doodlebob4905]

If I could have 1 wish come true, I’d love to go back in time to an old fashioned river baptism with multitudes of people worshiping and celebrating. Nothing but water, faith and healing.

[@moiadoremusic51]

When I was a little boy and when I got baptized that's how my church did it...little old country church in tn

[@cashwatson2643]

Love this comment im 27 years old and still haven't been baptized been seeking spiritual guidance my whole life and paying attention to it all while trying to fit in with the normal physical reality. Your spirit is more important in my opinion. But I have yet to get baptized because something about it doesn't feel right now days. Not in general but I'd absolutely love to accidently stumble apon something like that knowing I can have my turn right then and there it would be a major blessing for me to walk into it naturally instead of setting up an appointment in a church with all the rules and regulations and the horrible idea of putting chlorine in the Baptist holy water knowing it ruins the crystalline structure of holy water in its natural purity

[@allankatch2651]

Holy cow I didn't know how much I want to hear them cover this song!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

We're pretty excited for everyone to hear it ❤️

[@henrietteskattofthjrasmuss6483]

Once again I'm in awe. The harmonies is incredible. The four of you is a perfect mix. The scenery is magnificent and beautiful. A clear winner.

[@TheHoundTheFox]

So glad you loved it so much Henriette 😊 Always a joy to sing with Peter and Evynne ❤️

[@yvonneappolis1457]

I totally agree with you Henriette

[@allisonponsell6784]

I agree, a perfect mix of soprano, alto and baritone. I love the the the scenery and videography.

[@Mauvee7]

I also agree! That is really the most beautiful and perfect 4-voiced song interpretation I have heard ♥️

[@99thTuesday]

The emphasising of your different voices in the duets was a really clever way to add vocal interest to a song that can risk becoming repetitive. Great job. (Hope your feet weren’t cold in the river)

[@TheHoundTheFox]

WE'RE SO GLAD YOU GET IT! 😂 It definitely can be a repetitive song, and with four different lead voices it was really fun to arrange it so we all had our little solo and duet moments. And luckily it was a very hot day, so the cool river water was perfectly welcome!

[@owenwatts6081]

Such a calming, beautiful song sung by 4 of my favourite musicians. The perfect song to wrap up the summer.

[@TheHoundTheFox]

So glad you loved it Owen, thank you so much 😊❤️

[@nenaelliott8058]

I can't say anything that I haven't said before or that people posting today are saying.. You guys covered this like it a brand new song. Amazing harmonies.. you blow me away ever single time!!! And I have to mention your clothing. Your clothes always go with the music and the scenery. You work hard to bring us your perfection. I thank you. 👏👏👏

[@TheHoundTheFox]

You're too sweet Nena, thanks for always noticing all the little things in our videos 😊❤️

[@bridgettebailey4697]

Sisters and brothers everywhere come to pray good river.

[@DyvmSlorm]

All I can think of is sirens. One of my favorites from O Brother Where Art Thou! (yes I know it's older than that but...) Love it!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

We know it best from "O Brother..." too Mike!

[@alphavector7802]

I love Reilly's low range, it's so smooth! Your four voices blend so well together! Congrats, and thank you for your music

[@TheHoundTheFox]

😍 Thank you so much, that's so kind of you to say!! ❤️

[@TheNinjaInConverse]

A _FOLK ALBUM._ We are truly blessed.

[@JGordonAuthor]

I didn’t even need to listen to know this would be great, it’s one of my favorite songs and you guys knocked it out of the park!! Love you guys!!!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Yay, so glad you loved it Josh! ❤️

[@DansonforJoy]

The harmonies gave me chills! This collaboration was perfection.

[@John-yv1zg]

My two favorite musical couples performing together, can't get much better than this.

[@victorjeffers1993]

You all sounded great very beautiful one of my favorite gospel hymns ! God Bless each of you !

[@AndrewCasad]

Thank you for your beautiful witness!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thanks Andrew!

[@sleepekoala5138]

I can’t stop listening this song 😃😀😄😁

[@barbaraherron-mangel1116]

I love this song it touches my heart.♥️

[@pcs1824]

Just discovered The Hound and The FOX tonight and hooked for a late night of listening.. Transported to the 1960s of my teen years and the folk groups.

[@george217]

My new favorite version of the song...

[@TheHoundTheFox]

😍

[@ScottRandolph-dd7dr]

🎉 greetings from coastal Mississippi. The Hollens are one of my favourite . Listened to them for years. Y'all have become one of my favourite. This song is simple yet powerful. Continue on my dear Oregon friends🎉

[@johnnierice5930]

Such a beautiful voice praise the lord for all of his mercy

[@monicastinghe6790]

I-ve been following you for a couple of years now. I just love all four of you, both as musicians and as family people. You are such good role models in every way on this crazy music stage of today!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thanks for sticking with us for so long Monica, we so appreciate it! ❤️

[@evelynsteiner7616]

YAY! MY FAVORITE COLLAB

[@thisisme4239]

Amazing as always! I was not familiar with this song, but I love it now. Peter's deep voice, in particular, complementing Reilly's, was incredible. It hardly needs to be said that Evynne and McKenzie are spectacular too.

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Its always so fun to bring our four voices together to make something cool like this! ❤️

[@gregtitus645]

love the song the video was awesome with your friends Peter and his wife.

[@TheHoundTheFox]

We love singing with those two lovely birds ❤️

[@jennyo8596]

That last verse...gave me chills!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and art with us!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Gotta love a big epic four-part harmony followed by a classic round 😊❤️

[@rebeccamangelsdorf3806]

I love this hymn. It is not just a song. It shows us who live in 2021 who we should be praying to and who to follow until Jesus Christ comes and gets us to take us home.

[@carlosalbertoperez497]

♥️

[@spideravengermiller3920]

Man I’m so excited seeing my pal and his beautiful other half with you guys the four of you are going to sound amazing together ohhh I can’t wait I’m so excited man this was so amazing you four are legendary together you all have angle voices I love the four of you you guys are angles together brining us amazing songs

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Hope you like it!! ❤️

[@spideravengermiller3920]

@@TheHoundTheFox it was incredible I loved it

[@marvona3531]

Thanks 👍🌸👍🌸👍🌸

[@tylerwhigham4137]

Thank you for the beautiful music. It's beautiful in its simplicity, and I doubt I'll find better to adorn my time with. Different, maybe, but certainly not better.

[@morrigankasa570]

I'm not a practicing Religious Type, but their hymn covers are fantastic and despite my issues with organized religion I can still enjoy a number of hymns as well as other Religious songs to an extent like from the musical "Godspell".

[@StaarBloomOfficial]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONGGGG TY ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Annie.221B]

This is so sweet and beautiful 😭 The harmony, the music .. This made my day thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@TheHoundTheFox]

So glad you loved it Annie! ❤️

[@Axemantitan]

This is my favorite song from the "O Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. I love your version. Have any of you thought of doing further collaborations with other local artists? Here are a few suggestions: Halie Loren, The Shook Twins, John Craigie, Holly McGarry, and Elephant Revival.

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thank you so much! We love the idea of collaborating with local talent and will look in to all of those suggestions! ❤️

[@laurenschenck5355]

Best music 🎼 couple ever!! 💕💕💫🎼💕

[@AllOtakuProductions]

Beautiful.... Just beautiful ❤️ Just like angels singing by the river 🙏

[@bridgettebailey4697]

Amen

[@dianamemisevic7746]

Very beautiful and emotional song. 🍀❤️🍀

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thank you Diana ❤️

[@dianamemisevic7746]

@@TheHoundTheFox 🍀🙏🍀❤️

[@gemmapickering2646]

2 years of obsessively listening to this song. I don't think i will ever tire of the sound, the amazing harmonies and arrangement, the video... The body language with each other, the looks you give each other within your couples and between couples... And the harmonies at the end there... just incredible. I'm not even remotely religious but i fully respect anyone that wants to follow and practise religion so long as nobody is getting harmed or harassed. But this song, and especially this particular cover moves even my cold, still heart 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@karenwood1364]

Awesome! You have blest me, thank you somuch. I hope the four of you have sung more than this...

[@terrispurling4036]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thanks so much Terri! ❤️

[@Mombierella]

I just realized that's Peter Hollens 😅 no wonder the harmony is so amazing 👍

[@trinidyflinders5690]

I wish I knew all the music lingo to better describe what a delight that was to watch and listen to. Absolutely perfect song to listen too as summer winds down. The four of you together was so beautiful and dreamy.

[@TheHoundTheFox]

😘

[@Elysia63]

This brings my mom and I a *BIG* smile to my face! 😁😃😄

[@matildeosorio8257]

Just heavenly

[@kayjackson6344]

Beautifull!!

[@debbiecrawford7925]

Just what this world need right now. Beautiful

[@CalebsCards]

Very nice job everyone!

[@rubysparrow479]

Simply heavenly, thank you...

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thank you so much Ruby! ❤️

[@ElwingWhitewing]

wonderful - four enchanting voices for a very very beautiful song. Thank you for this sharing!!!!!

[@bethacaciakay]

My favorite song from O Brother Where Art Thou covered by my favorite cover artists! Fantastically wonderful as Always!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thank you as always Beth! 😊

[@markhilliard4037]

what a joy to watch these amazing couples make such sublime music together!!

[@coralsellers978]

Guys! This is amazing! God bless and keep you always💖🙏🏻

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thank you so much as always Coral! ❤️

[@pendragon2012]

Beautiful scenery! Beautiful cover! Just all around wonderful!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thanks so much Adam as always! ❤️

[@taylor_green_9]

This is so sweet! 💚🤍

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thanks Francisco! ❤️

[@jenniferknowles2023]

I love this one! ❤️

[@TheHoundTheFox]

So glad, Jennifer! ❤️

[@baileyduncan5998]

HIIIIII!! Sorry i’m late!! I missed the premiere but I’m watching it this wayy!! I LOVE YOU GUYS AND THE HOLLENS!! ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!! LOVE IT AND LOVE YA’LL HAVE A MAGICAL DAY!! -XoXo Bailey D

[@TheHoundTheFox]

No worries Bailey! Hope you loved it, thanks for watching! ❤️

[@jositch]

Magnifique Chanson Merci

[@katiehanna90]

Instant rewatch!!! This is beautiful!!!

[@Conniebsheetmusic]

Beautiful!

[@karynnmackinnon3975]

What a treat! I love Peter and Evynne.

[@yorkshirelassdiaries4841]

Love you four together. It’s like magic

[@johncrishto8786]

God Bless Us All....Amen🙏🙏🙏

[@dianeritthaler7792]

Beautiful 😍

[@exegete77]

Well done! Thank you!!

[@kristinamay7434]

Awesome, gosh, this makes me smile. One of the best renditions of gospel folk singing I've heard in a while. Absolutely love this! 🥰

[@nathanm5653]

Oh my word. This is one of my favourite hymns, and you four have done a spectacular job with it. Very well done. And thank you.

[@oldsoda]

That was stunning, thanks for a truly moving experience

[@TheHoundTheFox]

So glad you loved it Scott! ❤️

[@ultramaximusreviews]

This will always make me think of O' Brother Where Art Thou?

[@GlassJoe1337]

Great song

[@cjessica85]

Love it 😍😍♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏

[@DonnieTHORMacLEOD]

Awesome, beautiful glorious!! Please God grant me another excellent word to describe the excellence of this rendition..

[@daryldecamp6295]

Amazing simple and amazing. Let’s go down to the river. God bless

[@Pumpkin.1998]

I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH AND LOVE TO SEE THE HOLLENS JOINING YOU YET AGAIN KEEP IT UP GUYS LOVE EVERYTHING YALL PUT OUT 💕

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Haha thank you for the enthusiasm Dessy!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Yay!! SOOO EXCITED you are angels of music and blessings and make most deep emotional and relatable music and LOVE IT 🥰

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Hope you liked it Lauren! ❤️

[@sallymaria]

Sorry I can't make the premiere- still working then- but having seen it on Patreon- it's awesome and I can't wait to share it.

[@TheHoundTheFox]

No worries Sally, you support us plenty already 😙❤️

[@CharlotteLWilliams]

lovely

[@julianlamure9488]

My son who has special needs lives your singing it helps calm him so thank you keep posting!!❤

[@ireneanderson7699]

Wonderful arrangement and singing!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thanks Irene! ❤️

[@tsvoelpel]

Once again, you guys did an excellent job!!! God bless you!!! And, thank you!!!!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thanks so much Tammy! ❤️

[@theoriginaloutlawdance]

Goosies,,, thats all i can say, Just Beautiful

[@rosered4897]

Cool!

[@Jetzjorge]

Now this is a fantastic way to start my day. Your voices blend so nicely together.

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Woohoo, thanks so much Joe! ❤️

[@Luisedits22]

Love this music video so much God is so good 😇❤🙌

[@TheHoundTheFox]

So glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@Braddec]

This is fantastic!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thank you so much Al! ❤️

[@andrewwest3204]

Singing so much, you forgot when you walked into the river! Gotta watch out! :)

[@AlaskaPants]

I'm so glad I found this channel.

[@kb8srx]

I Honestly never thought that ANYONE could sing this as good as Alison Kraus, and I dont think (For me) anyone will ever do it better, but, this one is AS GOOD.......Peter, I always like hearing your work, especially when you work with the guys from Home free.......so THANK YOU FOR THIS......

[@jimmyhill9743]

Beautifully done

[@sandrajohnston]

Wonderfully done.

[@meghanchilders2180]

I love this song so much. Thank you for sharing your talents!! ❤

[@mrs.allczech9185]

Noo wayyy, I was listening to this song yesterday and I was thinking someone should cover it, I love youuu!!!❤❤

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Hope you liked it! ❤️

[@dacejaunzeme4849]

stunning collab!

[@sandrawinter4480]

So much peace, comfort and beauty in one song - very well done!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thank you so much Sandra! ❤️

[@michellejennings4259]

I absolutely adore this song

[@austenbroun338]

Beautiful as always. I've just had this on repeat while I roast coffee this morning. Hope I get to meet you amazing folks someday!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thank you so much Austen! Maybe if we ever get live performing figured out after the craziness in the world subsides 😅

[@yorkshirelassdiaries4841]

Love this

[@stevepahl8263]

Hi guys love your new video today I really enjoyed it tha

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Thanks Steven! ❤️