Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - My Dear Someone

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings perform this lovely waltz which they co-wrote. It is also known as "Dear Someone". They are accompanied by John Hartford on fiddle and Mike Compton on the mandolin. The event is the "Down From The Mountain" concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on May 24, 2000. The event was a celebration of traditional American music and a rollout of sorts for the Coen Brothers film "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"
Enjoy.

[@als3243]

Wish I'd known this song 25 years ago when my children were babies. It would have been their lullabye.

[@aquasicrystal226]

Let's treasure this bright light, this special distillation of frequencies from humanity's collective consciousness that we know as Gillian Welch!

[@Tigrebleau1]

Good grief, when she smiles at Dave at 2:23 when they hit the difficult harmony spot on, it just makes the world a better place.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks Milt and I can't agree with you more.

[@daveburnham9111]

+Milt Rudy That note blows my mind .

[@andreaborealis]

Milt Rudy I agree. :)

[@YourLoyalDeserter]

It kinda sounds wrong, but also amazing.

[@robsmyth6159]

@@YourLoyalDeserter Sounds wrong because they miss it badly! That smile means "never mind, keep going". Next time round (2:39) Gillian goes high to make sure it can't happen again.

[@davidsmithee9087]

...the most perfect love story put to music...the way Gillian looks at David...the inflections of their voices...in my mind I'm waltzing with the love of my life, who I never met, to a song I thought I would never hear...oh, god - what a song...

[@rosalindbrown999]

That one note just blows my mind.Such a beautiful song and love his expressions.

[@vroomgrrly]

Right? Whew!

[@Stowed1960]

Just a flat out drop-dead gorgeous song that I couldn't get out of my head even if I wanted to.

[@randiescott]

I have listened to that beautiful song repeatedly for years- what a terrific melody and words that seep into my being.

[@lordorlandu5115]

This absolutely perfect piece, is my favorite country song in all of gods green earth. I thank you.

[@jeffreymatz]

It really is absolutely perfect.

[@allene211]

When I saw them sing this on the PBS special "Down From the Mountain" tears started rolling down my face. I have the video of that concert which is fabulous but that song I can never get out of my mind.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks for sharing that thought.

[@spencer97m]

And here's a link to that special. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fae6f6yDa6atf9U

[@derabes]

One of the best country tracks available on KZbin

[@randiescott]

It is simply one of he most beautiful, harmonic songs that reaches down into my very being.

[@Tigrebleau1]

My Lord, when she smiles!

[@ricks7469]

Gillian and David...what beautiful music.

[@elizabethstetler8044]

Now this country music is what country is supposed to be about-- heartfelt words!!!

[@jalollybadjudymeeker6375]

They sound so good together, her voice is deep his is sweet.

[@randiescott]

One of the most beautiful songs ever!

[@johnwints5888]

Thank you for showing these fabulous four musicians. Each is a star and together they ooze talentwith that rare, gorgeous sound.

[@robertbrown2728]

Goosebumps every time.

[@jeffreymatz]

How lucky are we all that these two found each other and decided to make music?

[@asinapiades]

This is fantastic. We need more of this on the radio.

[@rosalindbrown999]

That one note just blows my mind.Such a beautiful song and love his expressions. b

[@ceceliafraser152]

My dear illegitimate ancestors I love you two singing the same way I love the stars on sky ooxx

[@gregorysullivan7175]

Long ago and far away and John Hartford too. Appreciated

[@linn491]

100% beautiful.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks for checking out the site and for taking the time to comment.

[@davidroyanderson]

That's John Hartford on fiddle, one year and one month before he passed. It's poignant how at the end of this amazing performance, John simply turns and walks back into the shadows.

[@janhammer39]

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[@Tigrebleau1]

And equally telling how Gillian motions him to come back. Good people and great musicians.

[@WeareRedSoxLovers]

And Mike Compton also glides away - they seem to be leaving the glow to Gillian and David - that was really sweet!

[@frankwatt745]

Love that fiddle stepping up while Dave's guitar steps down (1:33-1:35)! John had quite a lot to do with the show. He left the stage after this song while Gillian and Dave went on to play "I Want to Sing That Rock 'n' Roll" which is also brilliant. The mandolin embellishments are the cherry on top.

[@1redleg1]

What a great guy, sorely missed, but not forgotten.

[@billiebone7513]

They radiate goodness.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks Billie for checking in with us.

[@JennLM-nd1uu]

Oh how I LOVE this, the song and the singers ❤

[@2323gypsy]

The connection between Gillian and Dave is palpable in this video, I love the close ups and the eye contact and the pure and sweet love for what they do. They never cease to move my heart. Thank you for posting!! I've never heard this song! It is a beauty!!

[@potsilopkrunchnoy]

Mare Tomaski 8

[@Cerodocearg]

Gillian is an angel. This concert is beautiful. Wish I would have been there

[@durwoodball4062]

These two are unbelievably great. They nail their pitches like the Beatles.

[@prilljazzatlanta5070]

Welch/Rawlings>Beatles

[@wolfamon]

this is my very favorite amongst all them great tunes on "down from the mountains"

[@rosalindbrown999]

That one note just blows my mind.Such a beautiful song and love his expressions. n

[@doitee52]

This is just so beautiful.

[@dsck8985]

You put yourselves into this song. When you love to sing, it shows in your song.

[@frankcorrenti5941]

Yes! What a beautiful piece of chamber music no matter how big the room. How wonderful that the videographer can capture the moments of change and expressions as they happen. Kudos

[@janhammer39]

Thanks Frank for checking in with us.

[@elainefrancesland]

Love it.Love it. Love it. -beautiful harmony. x

[@donnaj.clarke2482]

Just love this song.

[@andrewdressler6173]

She is such a special person!

[@poolereid]

So lovely. Loved the back-up with the mandolin and fiddle. Sad that the wonderful fiddle player, John Hartford, passed away.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks for checking in with us.

[@johnnolan3179]

this is gorgeous

[@janhammer39]

Thanks John for checking in with us.

[@bazthehandyman]

Made my day....beautiful work by these two.

[@beinway]

Went to one of their gigs in Oslo, Norway last year and was amazed at the easy musicianship and flawless understanding of this duo. This song, of course, is a great favourite of mine. Timeless and effortlessly beautiful.

[@dach3405]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@meandtiglet]

Thanks for putting the date of this concert up; for some reason a lot of ppl don't think dates are important.

[@andrewdressler6173]

She is so cool. Beautiful soul

[@petemiller7205]

One little star Smiling tonight

[@GrimRepairer]

Fabulous!

[@stewartfox3929]

Beautiful I loved it....Stewart.

[@janhammer39]

Stewart Fox Thanks Stewart for checking out the site.

[@derabes]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@gabrielblumm]

This hurts my heart...

[@egauthre]

these people are what I call musical...yes musicians too, but with the caveat of being musical too

[@LornaduPreez]

Agree with all positive comments below. Very special song this.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks Lorna for tuning in.

[@eoinoriabhaigh4821]

I love this sooooo much

[@derabes]

So beautiful.

[@marlamays2131]

If you can find the live concert from the original artists. Down from the Mountain. It is just a great concert at the R.A.

[@Dreadtower]

Very nice playing altogether and beautifully captured - very good ☺️

[@boorobertson1985]

Cool!

[@1lisa1968]

Just wow!

[@pauljones5066]

John Hartford ! woah! my man

[@dreamwell2020]

It's fitting that John Hartford is looking over their shoulders there.

[@thefirebirddivinity]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

[@hartd1]

This song has resonated unbelievably with me in the last few months. Thank you for sharing!....@rachelmorrissey

[@sleaponit21]

just beautiful thank you, I have the vid of the concert, but its nice you pulled this out

[@jimallen8]

Beautiful

[@Mandotwang]

Pure.

[@geebud1880]

sweet...soul

[@janhammer39]

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[@gordonbrace2173]

Great!

[@bkleinyt]

Anyone notice that everyone's about a half step, sharp? I think this video is from an analog source with a playback speed issue. There would have been no reason for Compton and Hartford to tune sharp...

[@janhammer39]

Thanks for checking iun with us and for the comment.

[@commontater8630]

Yes, it's clear from Gillian's fretboard that that she's playing in Eb (C-shape tonic at the 3rd fret) like on the album, but the audio sounds in E major.

[@elsamatias5489]

❤❤❤

[@anniew304]

This is so lovely!!......I must have listened to it 50 times already!! Anyone know where I might find some piano music for it, or has anyone figured it out??

[@janhammer39]

Thank you for visiting my site and for the heads up on the link. I have removed the reference to it.

[@meandtiglet]

John Hartford-what can be said about John Hartford?

[@thefirebirddivinity]

You're welcome!

[@kennethstruble2743]

is there a video of Gillian Welch singing Indian War Whoop with John Hartford?

[@2323gypsy]

She has her capo on 3 and she is playing C G and an occasional F in there but she hangs on C and G mostly. She is playing it in the key of D with chords shapes of C. I don't know how that works for piano but if you know those chords on piano I bet you could figure it out! Just 1 4 5 in the key of D. (D G A )Good luck and have fun!

[@benmeltzer]

Is the gentleman with the suspenders playing an oud or a mandolin?

[@Tigrebleau1]

tried to see the concert at the link, but it is "Private Only". Too bad

[@melinamartinez5168]

Ended up here because of Lila Downs and Norah Jones.

[@meandtiglet]

Just wondering: are you the real Jan Hammer, Czech-American born musician, composer and record-producer?

[@bgoods9956]

Is this song on any of her albums?

[@Kasino80]

isn't it supposed to be that way?

[@MrJACK695]

That poor guy!!! He doesn't have to suffer like that. Hemorrhoid operations have been successful for years now.

[@garydavidson1970]

Hank William could have written this.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks Gary for tuning in.

[@rosalindbrown999]

That one note just blows my mind.Such a beautiful song and love his expressions.

[@janhammer39]

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[@rosalindbrown999]

That one note just blows my mind.Such a beautiful song and love his expressions

[@rosalindbrown999]

That one note just blows my mind.Such a beautiful song and love his expressions.

[@jeffreymatz]

The "smile" note.

[@janhammer39]

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[@ceceliafraser152]

Thanks for your splendid choices that bring so much cheer