Go To Sleep You Little Baby

Emmylou Harris Gillian Welch Alison Krauss

[@randalstilskin5266]

Gillian Welch is criminally underrated.

[@douglawing491]

I'm a white guy who had a big mama cause I had no one else when I was growing up. I was taken in by my grandmother and a black lady that lived in the next town over and she sang this to me and taught us the value of loving one another no matter who they are and what color they are.She always told me color is just part of God's crayon box. It is full of bright beautiful colors and some dim colors also. So the song is an old Negro spiritual from times long gone but I thank these ladies for reminding me of how special Big mama was.

[@heyokaempath5802]

That's beautiful. You have a wonderful memory there. Thank you for sharing it. ❤

[@llynne423]

That is awesome!!

[@David-gu3ws]

@Really 69 It's a slave song, with hidden instructions. It has nothing to do with the value of love.

[@David-gu3ws]

​@Really 69 No not a bad thing at all. Slaves used songs with hidden messages to be interpreted either by puzzling with it, or by certain expressions they used, to share messages without the people holding the whip would know about it, or what it meant. This particular song is not a hidden riot message or anything, but a story told about a baby who lost its parents either because they ran off, got killed, or worked to death.

[@carriepage7473]

Beautiful story brother

[@smitaaay]

You know, to be chosen as the singers that represent the Sirens, creatures who would lure men to their deaths by the beauty of their voices, is actually a pretty big compliment. And I think they nailed it. Such a cool song and arrangement. 👍👍

[@kurdaitcha3509]

I always thought they said "gonna leave ya bones on the alabaster stones" - something a Siren might say to an entranced victim! But it turns out they say "come and lay your bones...." Still works, but not quite as ominous!

[@russyeatman5631]

I think they nailed it. No one but these 3 could have done this song.

[@haydenhodges34]

Got you to 200.

[@TamaraMinix]

I recognize Emmylou, but not the other two. Who are they? Is one of them Allison Krause?

[@smitaaay]

@@TamaraMinix Yep, the one on the right is Allison, and the one in the middle is Gillian Welch.

[@tonyanaya781]

Proof that Angel's walk the earth...how blessed we are in their presence

[@rick5793]

Their voices are just as beautiful as they are.

[@danielolsen7718]

Voices of angels. Period

[@madisonhildebrand9822]

This is the song I sing to my daughter every night to put her to sleep. As soon as I start singing it she stops dead in her tracks to listen. Beautiful song.

[@peytonvisner4221]

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[@dne2496]

My baby does too.

[@melissaellis8122]

Same with my son. Hell be screaming like someone's trying to skin the hide right off him and a soon as I get out "Go to sleepy..." He's silent and by the third verse he's fast asleep.

[@sonoffantm]

I used to sing a Beatles song called "Good Night" (from the white album) that had the same effect on my young son. He is 27 now & recently he came by for a visit. For a laugh, I played the song off the album after we had dinner. He was passed right out before the song was done ! 😑

[@electech3339]

I used to sing this to both of my kids when they were babies while getting them to sleep. I stopped when they were a little older and didn't need lullabies anymore. One night at bedtime my daughter asked me to sing them a song, so I sang this one. In the middle of the song my son started crying. I stopped to find out what was wrong and he tearfully explained that hearing the song made him very emotional. It is a beautiful song.

[@trwagner1]

one of the best acapella songs ever. And, we are blessed to have the epic female vocalists.... breathtaking!

[@sweetjrewing5435]

Blessed 🤣 now that’s going a little bit too far.

[@timrichard8798]

And it's deep rooted in Appalachian Blue Grass Gospel. None better.

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authoity!!!!!!!

[@lutianmurphy4280]

WOW !! Beautiful harmony !!!! Country Women !!

[@Guitarzan42]

Emmy Lou Harris gets prettier as she ages. I always loved her voice too.

[@hellos3487]

Beautiful harmonies! Very talented ladies!❤️❤️❤️

[@mlizamarie12]

I sang this song to my baby when she was born n now she's 15 months old and she watched this video song over n over that put her to sleep... I love this lullaby song..

[@savannabreeden9717]

Michelle Liza Marie Garcia my son is 2weeks old n can’t sleep without this song he loves it when I sing it to him or even play it on youtube

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

[@kingscotimus]

I use to sing this song to my new born son when I was a stay at home father for two years. He’s now 12 and he still remembers it.

[@OldCountrySongs]

I am praying for everyone who needs a miracle in their life receive it. I pray those who are down on there luck & having hard times have all their worries lifted.Only YOU can lift those worries & stresses off, we love YOU 1000×over & are so blessed to serve You.Amen

[@justcallmesuzzie]

I remember when that movie came out. I went and bought it in DVD after seeing it in theater. I watched it over and over because every time I watched it some new underlying meaning would appear. There was so much imagery and meaning in the script, artwork of the scenery and the lyrical words in the music that it took me dozens of times to catch all the hidden messages! What a FANTASTIC song, movie, soundtrack, and all around artistry.

[@cjpreach]

These ladies show a lot of self restraint. It really makes the song. So smooth. Love this performance!

[@monebohne4755]

Haunting and simply beautiful!

[@numerikproductions]

Love those three, and such a sweet soulfoul song.

[@mistyfalin5445]

Kindness is never a weakness Simply a generosity chosen to be of service to others

[@kydetoad]

True❤

[@sheldon2417]

Emmy lou Harris, Alison Krause and Gillian Welch did a great job on this.

[@guygeezer1468]

Always loved the harmony on this song. Also, no instruments, no backing vocals, no autotune-- just pure talent.

[@geoben1810]

@ Guy Geezer Yeah. Just pure God given talent. It's called A Capella. Just vocal (s) without musical accompaniment. It was characteristic of the teen heartthrob ballads of the 50s. And Doo Wop too! ✌😉

[@Daniel-TMNT]

Ralph Stanley singing "O Death" is another acapella miracle

[@43mackmobile]

Pure gift of God

[@timrogers8652]

@@43mackmobile Yes death, is a gift of god. Murder is the devilmakes3

[@timrogers8652]

@@Daniel-TMNT Come and lay your bones

[@danielsmith5023]

That Lass in the middle that introduced the song is absolutely stunningly beautiful , and I say that with total respect . Cheers from Australia kindest Regards Dan 👍

[@suehadden6142]

Alison Krauss, a flawless voice

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Sue, How are you doing?

[@rhoda6573]

Oh Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favourite movies, in part because of the music.

[@realmofthesenses]

Still the best version I have ever heard. Most other versions I've heard are too polished, this one feels just right and naturally harmonious.

[@benjaamin8]

I could fall asleep to this lullaby every night.

[@jamesbenigni6659]

Ohhh, this is what real talent looks and sounds like...got it thank you

[@0kieD0kiee]

Major chills from this! What wonderful talent

[@kittykadillac4398]

I watch the movie many years ago and have been hooked on this song every since

[@mgriffith121]

Emmylou Harris is awesome. xo

[@dennisguy5619]

Now that's talented need more of this in my life☺

[@paulschilling4953]

There's something about the way these ladies perform this song that is primal.

[@justindtackett]

What an amazing trio.

[@allreptiles1966]

Best song I've ever heard without music.

[@TheresaPowers]

IT is MUSIC. iT'S CALLED A CAPELLA

[@omenogothe4th453]

Instruments you mean, because those voice are more music than most 🥰

[@MamaOfTwo]

This song hits a deeply cherished memory in my heart ❤

[@randihigginbotham5070]

All that heavenly voice coming from lips that barley part❤️ That’s real gift. Raw and blue grass.

[@ninamo6581]

Absolute fan from France ! you're just fantastic girls. Thanks for this moment I can't live without it. You are just wonderfull and so good to hear. Miss Krauss please come to France. We love country music, bluegrass. We desperatly need to see bands and singers like you. COME TO FRANCE !

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello ,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

[@carolholiday930]

I don't know what it is, I just love these songs. The perfect blend of voices, just inspire me to quiver my soul. It makes no sense. I know. I feel it burning through to the core of my body. Simply BEAUTIFUL.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

[@leoniewilson5912]

My boy actually dosnt fall to sleep without this been on a loop from the day he born till now he is now 2 xxx

[@charlier4287]

Awesome 👍😎👍 GOD bless you all 💗☺️💗

[@gingergargoyle]

This is such a sad song when you listen to the words ... I didn't realize this was an original song, I thought it was from the Depression Era - great writing!

[@dmm420justtryit]

i love this style of music.... i have goose bumps

[@queenknight3026]

I always sung this to my grandkids now they sing this to me ❤️❤️❤️

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

[@dlawson435]

Love the harmony.🎉

[@gtag69]

Great movie, beautiful song!

[@ongawesgone]

Only thing missing is the gentle ting of the triangle and the waivering of the saw being played.

[@MariaReeves-xq6fq]

Hey babie girls, i sang this to chickens & ducks for a while and the loved it. . . But the New Forest of Dorset Stag heard choose to go to sleep to it and find very comforting and they love me for it x x

[@TurkeyLurkey00]

Anyone else think this song is dark as FUCK? Love it.

[@stemart1641]

Yeah so much for it being a lullaby.

[@tcjames23]

yes I think so too

[@jesse977]

You and me and the devil makes three.

[@TheN00bPolice]

It's really not hard to see what it's about. Very sinister.

[@elizabethmacey1989]

it sounds like a teenaged girl and her step father. like he's trying to either seduce her or force her to do it with him

[@guycalgary7800]

Blessed with amazing singing voices ! Wow I love it

[@BigEyesSmallMouth]

Oh LORD if I thought for one minute my hair would look as glorious as Emmylou's, I'd stop coloring it TODAY. SO beautiful. And that's not even getting started on the SONG and their voices. LOVE.

[@georgethomas4419]

Blooming beautiful I'd cut my arms or legs off to be able to sing half as good as these three beautiful ladies. You don't need anything else apart from the voices like angel's singing you to sleep

[@patriciafarley8849]

Every time I hear this song it is stuck in my head for days. Love it!

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

[@berenicetinajero5475]

Lyrics go to sleep you little baby go to sleep you little baby your momma's gone away and your daddy's gonna stay don't leave nobody but the baby go to sleep you little baby go to sleep you little baby everybody's gone in the cotton and the corn didn't leave nobody but the baby your sweet little baby your sweet little baby honey in the rock and the sugar don't stop gonna bring a bottle to the baby don't you weep pretty baby don't you weep pretty baby she's long gone with her red shoes on gonna need another loving baby go to sleep little baby go to sleep little baby you and me and the devil makes three don't need no other loving baby go to sleep you little baby go to sleep you little baby come and lay your bones on the alabaster stones and be my ever loving baby

[@TheBang13]

Too cool how the lyrics were communicated and translated throughout space and time. Beautiful!

[@jbtechcon7434]

So spooky, beautiful, and perfectly fitting for the scene. Gillian said "we" wrote it. Who?

[@sarah54471]

Ahhhhh no wrong lyrics

[@aprilannmay5463]

Love it

[@DipityS]

Thank you! I knew someone would have been kind enough to comment with the lyrics and I just had to sing along to this absolutely beautiful song with these lovely ladies.

[@kayjay1053]

So beautiful💜💙💚

[@fredhoupt4078]

pure bliss. I want to hear this when I pass through the pearly gates......

[@JLB456]

136 people are tone deaf and probably shouldn't even listen to music anymore, since they have no idea what good music is!

[@frankmindel8521]

Buut grown men dressing as clowns n playing what they think is music do ?

[@JLB456]

@@frankmindel8521 Gibberish level: Boss.

[@simonbarnes1114]

Some people just gotta hate no matter what!

[@Syn.Flower]

Go to sleep little babe Go to sleep little babe Your momma's gone away and your daddy's gonna stay Didn't leave nobody but the baby Go to sleep little babe Go to sleep little babe Everybody's gone in the cotton and the corn Didn't leave nobody but the baby You're a sweet little babe You're a sweet little babe Honey in the rock and the sugar don't stop Gonna bring a bottle to the baby Don't you weep pretty babe Don't you weep pretty babe She's long gone with her red shoes on Gonna need another loving babe Go to sleep little babe Go to sleep little babe You and me and the devil makes three Don't need no other lovin' babe Go to sleep little babe Go to sleep little babe Come lay bones on the alabaster stones And be my everlovin baby

[@davidisbell3261]

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[@chcknpie04]

I sing this to my son every night. Thank you ladies

[@matthewseidl5078]

So pure and beautiful.

[@LooneyTonn]

I just find my lullaby! All I need is a baby...

[@michelleburkhart2359]

80s music

[@howlinfolkmusic2119]

Such nice harmonies, we also love to sing and breath together. Thank you so much for this one!

[@VladBorisych]

Fantastic

[@loisleonard3055]

Love this song and the singers

[@tammywilliams2035]

love this song..and loved it in the movie. One of my favorite movies for a big laugh :)

[@ManifestingThoughts2Things]

"O Brother Where Art Thou" is where I first heard this song. I love this movie and this song.

[@ooocrowooo]

You're an old timer if you know what a field holler is.

[@BreezyBeez]

+JamesCrowonline I had no idea what she was talking about

[@mosin54r2]

+JamesCrowonline Unless you were raised by folk raised in the old South. I have a never dying love for this kind of music and the people who wrote it. I'm a pro south raised kid and I find beauty in this kind of music. I must be predujiced, right?

[@tylerhayes9174]

Everyone in Arkansas knows what a field holler is haha

[@schymark3723]

old timer or pure southern

[@jondoe8889]

You might also listen to the snarky Austin Lounge Lizards. Rocky Byways. Great musicians, and I love how they fit odd words into songs. The song is about a bluegrass band on the road. '... singin' field hollers, for the music scholars... (and 'for a dismal dollar'...)

[@308KingsRoad]

What beautiful darkness...

[@traciswindoll9938]

Those harmonies will give you what my dad used to call "the shiverin' hits".

[@divejumpshooter6947]

Jesus this brings a sparkle to my spine

[@ExiledPiasa]

Love that song

[@patriciadonovan5268]

My favourite dark lullaby, and Gillian is my favourite dark lullabyist.

[@maninchair6648]

I love Gillian's understated Southern humour : "There's a scene where the Sirens are trying to seduce our Gentlemen and they do a pretty good job of it." .

[@richardcrossgrove9072]

Though actually Ms. Welsh is not from the South at all, I believe.

[@charlesfoutch1132]

They weren't trying to seduce them. They was trying to turn them in for the bounty.

[@charlesfoutch1132]

@@richardcrossgrove9072 she has lived in nashville since 1992.

[@kutersemih]

The whole experience about this tune is so immense and immersive...

[@georgehenry8422]

Always been an Emmy Lou fan ... she is fantastic

[@brookelockhart5983]

When they say "you and me and the devil makes three" Ive changed to "you and me and the birds and the bee's" When i sing this to my nieces and nephews to sleep if this would help anyone else with the issue.

[@Oshidorinohina]

+Brooke Lockhart the birds and the bees, so isn't that a term that is used to describe sex?

[@5050TM]

I'll try "you and me and birds in trees" :)

[@christinejames7924]

I always sing it with the angels instead of the devil.

[@imaginaryobserver]

My 10 year old was absolutely convinced it was "and your daddy makes three"; highly offended I dare suggest otherwise (despite having learned it from me 🙃). That's why we just now looked it up.

[@dezaraeali]

Brooke Lockhart I always sing you and me and daddy make three ❤️

[@honeybunnies8254]

I get goosebumps when I hear them sing this I love it so much

[@edgarhyke3153]

Thank you 4 the song girls.

[@travismania2501]

Calvin this reminds me of how u were there for me as a parent when mom left me at such a young age r.i.p calvin Hamilton

[@stevenhardy5767]

These three should have made 2 or 3 albums, with that harmony Gold would be a given.

[@Wardragon-mb9zj]

What do I love more? The song? OR, the beautiful voices of this trio of talented singers???

[@stevenhead4055]

Great voice adorable women!,favorite song 😢😅

[@MauriceMay]

Alright, G+! That's my time. I want to thank everyone who participated today; Give yourselves a round of applause! (applause) But, before we go, we'd like to get one more song from you all. Thank you and good night! :-) Ladies....

[@MauriceMay]

Good night Kimberly Elaine :-)

[@MauriceMay]

Thanks for visiting Éva Markoné Szilvásy 😊

[@paulhammons7537]

Beautiful. .. ... The music and the girls

[@beverlyw400]

I have rocked many of my grandchildren to sleep singing this Beautiful song

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Beverly How are you doing today?

[@rogerbec5766]

Had to see this movie thrice because of their song. Excellent trio.

[@AeraiRC]

Beauty ladies!! Just Beautiful !!

[@squidnoid8]

A Capella in it’s purest form ! Yikes good !

[@MrRainrunner]

Great! just Great! Thank you!

[@charles8157]

Brings peace to the soul

[@shannonsunds268]

Just wow, everytime...!

[@lanceconover9600]

These ladies are fantastic and that was a great movie

[@sjos5333]

Oh brother where are thou is one of my favorite movies

[@frankddyerii7452]

I always loved this song we played it for my cousins at grandma house I'd song to it ans now im about to be 31 and learned it's a negra spiritual lullaby. I'm speechless.

[@Hockeyfan9884]

Amazing talent ladies , beautiful ladies with exceptional talent , thank you for sharing and , GOD BLESS

[@karenkinsman5643]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I love this so much, I bought the soundtrack, then ‘Down from the Mountain’. Absolutely amazing music!! ❤❤

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Karen How are you doing today?

[@royksk]

Perfect harmonies ❤

[@larasbreadsandspreads7021]

Somebody should have jumped up at the end of that song and yelled, "The Soggy Bottom Boys are here!!!", bring them out and let them sing too. This video would have went from GREAT!! TO AM-Ay-Z-ing for me.

[@louisevad6091]

True talents. Royalty of country music

[@SlamminGears-d1c]

Just simply amazing!!

[@paulkurilecz4209]

Beautiful.

[@peterdickinson7842]

What a privilege to hear beauty! And they have grown lovlier!

[@JUNESongs]

Lovely harmonies beautiful women and talented musical soul's