Nanci Griffith - Its a Hard Life

[@Phil-r6k]

I’m jammin’ on this, St. Patrick’s Day 2024, and I love it every bit as much as I did when I first heard it back in the late’80s!

[@talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198]

RIP Nanci. A fabulous humane political song with an enormous reach. We need more songs like this now.

[@sneakerfacevids441]

Yes 😢

[@allysonkitchens5840]

Yes, we do.

[@littlewing6231]

What??????????? She died????? Noooooo. Thank you for the info. 🥺😢☮️❤️

[@verasmith4767]

Hope her ending was quick and painless. Thanks Nanci for the years of music. We are almost the same age. Have a good time with John singing.

[@modder1975]

I read it right now. What's happened to her? She was still pretty young:(

[@wpabell9225]

When we lost John Prine, it hurt like hell. Now we are all feeling the pain of loss once again. Nanci was a gift from God to a hurting world. i hope she finds peace now.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

XOXOXOXO

[@ericbenjamin487]

The first time I saw Nanci Griffith, she opened for John Prine at Zellerbach hall UC Berkeley. Love her & miss her.

[@jamesdolan4042]

It still makes so sad that Nanci is no longer with us.

[@howardklein9834]

I am heart broken over her passing. Heaven has another angel now and we lost one. :-(

[@craigcarter3449]

Lesson for today... "If we poison our children with hatred, then a hard life is all that they'll know." RIP. Thank you for the lovely music and humane thoughts.

[@cliffsandifer3877]

i agree,, theres a lot of poison out there 2024 politics I have no children but I am musician LOVE Nanci and this song.

[@michaelthomson8065]

Nanci is special. She will be remembered, and celebrated through her music.

[@julianmbrown]

Love this song & this performance of it. Can't believe Nanci has left us. Distraught xx

[@sherikling1033]

Truly devastated.

[@allysonkitchens5840]

My favorite of her songs. I’m heartbroken. May her memory be a blessing.

[@fatgrl1935]

Here because I just learned of this incredible performer's passing...just when we need these voices the most they are leaving us...please remember the message..."and if we poison our children with hatred then a hard life is all that they'll know."

[@ratter531]

Nanci Griffith Always Loved, Never Forgotten Forever missed

[@kevinbell3700]

Different generation. But class is permanent. X

[@orogenicman]

I bawl like a baby every time I hear this song.

[@kerrymihalik3795]

Same 😭

[@FrancoS59]

Performance date 9 March 1992 I love so much this artist, Nanci. I love how she writes, I love her voice, her singing and music: her songs offer unique emotions. And I love her sincerity, her honest and clean face and I love her grace, her natural elegance. I love this song of the combative Nanci. Nanci is unique. RIP Nanci, marvelous woman, wonderful artist

[@markkubiak8296]

Yes, I feel the same. Well said, my friend!!

[@debra13]

Yes, Franco. I came to this song this morning, just to hear that unique magic.

[@larrydavis185]

Keep coming back to this song, more important right now.

[@suzannenoa9736]

Me, too😢 hurts even more now that she’s gone

[@analogkid1261]

Heartbroken today. She was all of ours angel.

[@mikelynch1044]

She recorded " from a distance" way before Bette Midler, and did it with such grace, and I twirled to the awesome remix of her "late night grand hotel" she was amazing ✨💕💔

[@markzarro8994]

She's Beautiful God bless her always 🙏 ❤️ 💖

[@marthasiegel3409]

This song always gives me the chills. Powerful.

[@wendyrydermckibbin2341]

If I'm understanding this correct Nanci wrote this. What a great and powerful song especially for today with all the violence and school shootings. Love her music!!! Her voice is the best! I still believe..

[@FrancoS59]

I love Nanci's music too, she's perfect, she's the best! Love Nanci

[@johndeschenes8369]

Such a powerful song!

[@brylorbs69]

This song was my introduction to Nanci so many years ago on the Today Show, of all places. What a gem! My heart is broke. I'm in tears listen to this and recalling the times I saw her in concert and all the times I've enjoyed her wonderful music. When she visited Burlington, VT there was still a Woolworths on Church Street. It even had a lunch counter! Before the concert she went there for a visit. Love at the five and dime for sure!! RIP, you beautiful person.

[@michaelthomson8065]

It's artists like Nanci,Townes Van Zant,Guy Clark,Peter Rowan,and countless others,that make me appreciate, and feel fortunate that I was raised in the Lone Star state.

[@michaelthomson8065]

Let's not forget Gillian Welch,Janis Joplin,Johnny Winters,etc I wonder where Stevie Ray Von hails from?

[@Zappatos2]

I’m devastated by her passing. One of our greatest treasures. “Flyer” was her best…..I believe. ❤️😔

[@tiebaojin]

I agree about "Flyer". It is one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@youllis]

This song has been on my mind too much lately in America ❤ I'll miss you Nanci I love you you always made me cry, but now I'm at least glad everyone will finally hear you, Angel ❤💭💙

[@cathykitterle2397]

Rest in Peace Nancy Griffith. 8/13/21 such a loss.

[@sneakerfacevids441]

😢

[@kimzinicola5466]

I love this song. RIP Miss Nanci, and thank you for this song and I wish more people would listen and learn.

[@chadglasner4755]

Rest easy Nanci. You had a beautiful voice.

[@ludwigdietsch9131]

For me one of the songs of the century - and she's one of the singer/songwriters of the century...

[@RichardVanWagenen]

Nanci was my Daughter"s favorite singer/songwriter

[@sunfish340]

Someone posted one of her songs a few days ago with her passing - I had never listened to her music before or known about her. After listening to that song I fell in love with her voice & her music. Such a beautiful person, I now miss her as though I've known her for many years. I'm so sad that she's gone - she left us way too soon. What a hidden gem to me. RIP Nanci - now I'm hooked on you.

[@darrenelias49]

RIP beautiful soul, loved you since ever I heard this on...

[@mt4818]

When Nanci died I learned this song immediately, and my audiences are always deeply moved by the song--just as I am

[@countryandnorthern1]

Same here.

[@markmunger9978]

Love the drummer in this version. The Celtic Connection is very good but this is likely the best snapshot of Nanci at her best. Rest in Peace.

[@art58wong]

Bless you for sharing one of her classics. I listened to her recordings over and over 20+ years ago. Seeing her perform this heartfelt song is a real treat.

[@leonzermmurphy7053]

Absolutely brilliant. Nancy was one of the most important musical performers of our time. I hope shes in heaven. Her song 'Late Night Grand Hotel' tears me up every time.

[@sherrywhittlin3749]

I listened to Nanci when I was younger and revisited her now. I still remember every word. She wrote songs that will live forever. This was my favorite too. Rest in peace Nanci Griffith. Love to you.

[@lauragroce3816]

Love love love her.

[@jondenton757]

Love you Nanci Griffith. I saw her in the 90s in Knoxville Tn. and the show was wonderful. Rest in peace sweet lady.

[@DEEP4PLAY]

Grateful, so very Grateful...

[@michaelwattie489]

So Brave, so beautiful, to sing out about the impact of hate and the need for compassion. Thanks

[@jamespriest9658]

Never had a crush as hard as you girl, wow I miss you. You never settled for good, Threadgills/Armadillo anywhere. God damn we all adored you, we all miss you. Won't ever b another Nanci. An Austin snowflake.. got a bucket of tears woman, mostly for all the joy u gave us, some r selfish, cause u left us. No matter, I miss I'll miss you til I c u on the other side. U well u know

[@davidbumpus8574]

A hard life indeed...& we seem to not be learning too well from our mistakes & making things harder. Nanci Griffith, you left this hard life yesterday (Friday 08-13-2021) & you'll be sorely missed wonderful lady. Godspeed, fly high, soar...& rest well. See you down the road sister.💔

[@raysmusic49]

God I love her! God bless you Nanci Griffith for what you’ve given us..

[@speakeasyo11]

This artist will be sorely missed. What a wonderful woman and such an intense, deep, and affecting piece of music .

[@ecmcsorley2011]

Stellar, Sterling, Sublime. Rest in Peace, Angel.

[@bridodonnell6698]

xxx 2020 xxx the world needs this

[@kerrymihalik3795]

My Dad introduced me to this song. A classic. Gets to an honest truth about living. I'm also a sucker for an Irish accent thanks to my Mom. Soulful, true song and voice. Make me tear up. I feel it deeply. 😥🙌💚

[@markw4206]

What a sensibility this woman had. I feel like crying tonight. RIP.

[@johncrann6557]

keep on singing Nancy. love you...john

[@DaisyDebs]

I love this so much . So sad and can't believe she's gone . RIP Nanci beautiful music maker .

[@donwinant8272]

RIP, Sweet Nanci.

[@weatherfordtower]

I had to pull over the first time I heard this song...story...yep, verklempt

[@karenina56]

This is my favorite song of Nanci's, too. Except for The Wexford Carol.

[@paulfitzpatrick865]

karenina56 Hard to disagree with that .... maybe Last of the true believers!

[@jonimaricruz1692]

Though she’s gone her voice and artistry live on. It’s not goodbye, just see you later.

[@karengrimes980]

She and John are making music in heaven . Joy and laughter reign clearly.

[@thomasdungl8493]

Very nice, and also powerful Song ... I wouldn't dare, to draw a borderline between Rock and Country because of songs like this ... I hope .. Nanci would be in heaven as a sweet angel ... She reminds me at the daughter of my aunt ... ( member of the Watchtower Society ... ) I am not allowed, to like her too much ... opposite to Nanci ( in heaven ... As I hope ! ) Thank you very much for sharing this song!

[@Alabama424]

My favorite song by Nanci Griffith! Love this song!

[@hairdresserroxy]

Rip Nanci, a wonderful voice and great songs

[@shanekeogh-wm9ot]

Love

[@michaelthomson8065]

Of course we never lost John or Nanci.Their voices still ring loud,and clear through their music. This is one of my favorite Nanct Griffiths songs.

[@skodapickup]

RIP Heaven bound for sure .

[@jamespriest9658]

So I'm petioning to get a Nancy statue in Austin. Yup ím James, birth name in Galway Shameus. Nothing ever been on this planet better than Nanci, nothing. I'm hard core West Texas red dirt. We all wished we were Nanci's fancy.. now I'm crying adios

[@pamelajordan2890]

Yes so true love it .. let's not poison our children with hatred..worth more ❤️ than everything.

[@jayinbrentwood8713]

I only saw Nanci live one time...having a picnic under a huge Oak in Birmingham, AL...a free concert at a park bandshell...I knew nothing at all about her. That was the first time she brought a tear to my eye...many followed. This is first time I am seeing this video...not sure how I missed it...I thought I had seen them all. I find it amazing how true this song has remained over the years. And...Like Nanci...I never mastered driving on the left side of the road. RIP!

[@kd2432]

RIP 💜💚

[@billydunn1272]

Nanci just makes me nostalgic and homesick for Austin Texas, My life is here in Lakeland Florida now,but my family and heart will always be there,and she is a pillar in that town to say the least...

[@MJ-we9vu]

RIP Nanci. Thanks for your tunes.

[@bshan75]

What a treasure!

[@teaberrywmn]

Nanci wrote for us messages of truth. RIP sweet woman.

[@adamsinger123]

This song brings me back to ages and ages ago. Listening to STORMS on the car-CD-player, family trips someplace or other.

[@garybelenke4370]

So sad. What a loss.

[@bazthehandyman]

God bless Nanci....you gave us all so much.

[@silver-hammer]

Her stature will only grow & grow , an amazing artist and human being...

[@mzdomm]

amazing performance, amazing angel of music, ty nanci for all of your vocals and songs....i am blessed to listen.... may you enjoy the kingdom of heaven forever.. RIP

[@goodun2974]

I was bowled over the first time I heard this, many years ago. Hearing it again reminded me of a movie titled "Mickybo and Me", about two Irish kids, one Catholic, one Protestant, growing up during "the Troubles", who attempt to recreate the main plot points in their favorite movie, "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", including robbing a bank and running away to Australia ---- but political strife cannot be so easily escaped. An excellent movie.

[@adriaanb54]

I am so very very sad my dearest Nancy passed away

[@kimnelson9910]

rip nanci.............

[@hwinc]

Awesome. My favorite performance, butI don't think Nanci Griffith would be wearing a pin with Pres. Lyndon Johnson's photo in the 1990s.

[@gwflew]

As a life long liberal and Texan, she often wore her "All the Way with LBJ" pin when performing.

[@seangrogan3622]

Spéirbhean, I always say, spéirbhean

[@harriettledwidge8676]

Great drum beats! Unusual! R.I.P. Nanci 🥲

[@kimnelson9910]

im apsyche patient and work 2 jobs which im on call and made a life for myself

[@tmac8892]

I just heard the news and I do believe I am crying. Fucking life man. Its a bone gig. I am a backseat driver from America.

[@nickdecamp1558]

Rest in Peace.

[@christopherlupke4819]

A goddess is gone.

[@oldisgood2587]

My daddy called black people trash but I knew better then and I know better now. Hatred can be taught but it doesn't have to be recieved.

[@abrahamulagay4495]

Excelent song with brilliant lyrics, Nancy, I just love it

[@joesphgrimminck5216]

Only just found this artist..... Many thanks mellow woman

[@PNdebt-hc2tg]

At 2:00..."at night when his children should sleep"..The kids know the kids know and stuff it away..

[@goodun2974]

Robert Fulghum wrote, " Worry not that your kids don't listen to you; worry instead that they are watching you, *always*".

[@rickjames2428]

every song i am discovering of hers is really great

[@b1j]

Try singing this in Texas today.

[@lindytalbot6351]

hah.

[@julieclifford7698]

💖💖💖

[@Pittie21]

❤

[@markkubiak8296]

Some great songwriting here. Add it to the Great American Songbook!!

[@lindanadeau1884]

RIP

[@robertbryden6930]

can't please all

[@DarrickDraper]

See you later, Nancy…. away from the “hard life”.

[@ljacobs357]

Last of the true believers.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

4/8/2022 STILL TRUE

[@patlatorres7000]

An interesting that I just noticed, her drummer is playing left handed. This is something that is rarely seen.

[@manaswiacharya2371]

I am a backseat driver from America They drive to the left on Falls Road The man at the wheel's name is Seamus We pass a child on the corner he knows And Seamus says, "Now, what chance has that Kid got?" And I say from the back, "I don't know." He says, "There's barbed wire at all of these exits And there ain't no place in Belfast for that kid To go." It's a hard life It's a hard life It's a very hard life It's a hard life wherever you go If we poison our children with hatred Then, the hard life is all that they'll know And there ain't no place in (Belfast) for These kids to go A cafeteria line in Chicago The fat man in front of me Is calling black people trash to his children He's the only trash here I see And I'm thinking this man wears a white hood In the night when his children should sleep But, they slip to their window and they see him And they think that white hood's all they need It's a hard life It's a hard life It's a very hard life It's a hard life wherever you go If we poison our children with hatred Then, the hard life is all that they'll know And there ain't no place in (Belfast) for These kids to go I was a child in the sixties Dreams could be held through TV With Disney, and Cronkite, and Martin Luther Oh, I believed, I believed, I believed Now, I am the backseat driver from America I am not at the wheel of control I am guilty, I am war, I am the root of all evil Lord, and I can't drive on the left side of the road It's a hard life It's a hard life It's a very hard life It's a hard life wherever you go If we poison our children with hatred Then, the hard life is all that they'll know And there ain't no place in (Belfast) for These kids to go