Hugh Prestwood's - Bristlecone Pine, sung by J. Salestrom

This song was posted before and had 515 views as of March 19th, 2010. I removed it and uploaded it once more in a better format to improve the quality of the video. The song was brought to my attention by my step-dad (Wayne) and I'd like to dedicate this slide show to him. I have been welcomed into their Colorado home for many years where I have had unlimited freedom in exploring the grandeur of the San Juan mountains of Colorado in and around Lake City. While I've not heard Salestrom sing in person, it's my understanding that he still performs in various parts of Colorado like the Broadmoor Hotel/resort in Colorado Springs. I like Salestrom's version the best of those I've heard online.

[@the_forgotten_angler]

RIP Jim Salestrom, it was n honor to know and play with you at the back ranch of Keystone decades ago. World Class individual and talent.

[@stephenbrown5844]

Such a soul tickling song. i heard this song while in a hard place in a relationship several years back and it kept me going,with strong thoughts and a strong soul😭✌️thank you so much for your voice n soul in this song Hugh.. ♥️♥️🇬🇧👌

[@jiml9246]

I had the wonderful pleasure of listening to Jim play this nightly when he and I worked together in Breckenridge in the early '90's. A terrific talent, a wonderful warm man and a great tune.

[@stephenbrown5844]

Beautiful

[@robynlove472]

Today Nov 23 2021 I Drove 24 miles Up 10,ooo feet to Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest off Hwy 395 LISTEN 🎶 ING TO THIS SONG... BEAUTIFUL INSPIRATION THANK YOU.. Hugged a HUGE ONE!!

[@cor_bro]

Used to watch him as a child quit often in Breckenridge, this song is very dear to me. Thank You.

[@unturnthisstone]

I stumbled upon this by accident, having previously heard of Hugh Prestwood songs but not this one; neither had I heard of Jim Salestrom. I love everything about this. The arrangement is so compelling, with the waltz tempo and the archaic harpsichord feel to the guitar. It's really special. I love it.

[@jackdundon2261]

I think hobo Jim Is A LITTLE better than this one. But not much.. wonder if I can find a better one still?

[@hannahmoody-goo8739]

Love this version. Heard it at a funeral for my boyfriend's great aunt this weekend. We miss her so badly, but this fits her well. I want this for my funeral now. Such a beautiful song--what I think happens to us when we die. No afterlife, just nourishment for the next generations...more beautiful than any heaven I can think of.

[@blueshinai]

There's now one known to be over 5100 years old, discovered this year. just spreadin' the news! (:

[@moonoggin]

My favorite version too ♡♡♡ great songwriters will live forever

[@MerhlinsPlace]

So glad it had meaning for you. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jsbyrom]

@merhlin . I've watched this video 4 more times in 18 hours and sent the link to numerous friends. Your so-carefully chosen images are as powerful as the words of this amazing song. Joy, -JSB

[@PureWhiteLilly]

Brought tears to my eyes. My father loved the White Mountains of California and took me there often while he was alive. We scattered his ashes in those mountains. Thank you.

[@curtroberto5302]

This is a beautiful song. I wish it got more attention.

[@MengTian52]

Heard Mr. Salestrom sing this (and other songs) at the 1994 Folks Festival in Lyons, CO. The following year picked up the now long out of print "Folks Live!" CD of that festival. "Bristlecone Pine" is my favorite song from that CD and festival and Mr. Salestrom does a great rendition.

[@meezerlover]

Love this song...I have never heard it before. It sure says a lot about life. The thought that you would return to the earth and find yourself part of this old but beautiful tree is, in some strange way, is very comforting. Thanks for posting it here for me to find.

[@ikoiko2631]

it cuts like a knife......this is definition of masterful writing/presentation....sit your children down, let them listen/watch...expose them to perfection to protect them from low brow trash being served up by commercial mtv type smut peddlers.THIS type of music will teach them a bench mark...PEACE

[@gbgoble]

Actually our heart is unfolding... and the bristlecone is an observant life form. It is hoping to witness, and record, our evolution.

[@MerhlinsPlace]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Stephanie3410C]

This is one of the songs that kept me company in some confusing dark times! Over a year ago, a friend sent me this when we were playing songs for each other, and I fell in love w/ this immediately! It spoke to me in several ways simultaneously. Thanks merhlin :)

[@militiaguy]

Loved this song the first time I heard it. I put seeing the tree on my bucket list then as I had never heard of the tree, or the song before. I surely hope to see it before I take up the rockin chair, or the dirt nap. Thank you.

[@MsDreamReader]

I've loved this song since I first heard Jim Salestrom sing it in concert. I was delighted to find it here with such beautiful imagery. Thanks!

[@maryfay53]

I super like this. Thanks for posting it.

[@ajsinco]

Superb, thanks for setting this video to this gorgeous song I first heard years ago. This summer (2011) I learned for the first time that there are 2000+ year old bristlecones in Colorado; then found and visited some of them -- not trivial!

[@jeanninesbeans]

Thank you. This was beautiful...a beautiful experience to watch and listen. I had heard of these trees before but after seeing this I now want to go see them. I think I might burst into tears at the sheer awe of it.

[@rollinwiththeflow]

Yes, this is a lovely song and a lovely video about the 'tree of life'. Thank you - and thanks to my friend Annie for sharing it with me. :)

[@Rhondalove]

Thank you for sharing - lovely voice, fine song and sentiment. I've had a fine run and I want to come again and again and run to the very end of time.

[@Joannawysiwyg]

Great rendition of a great song, and your slideshow totally serves it.

[@AlKey3]

Got 'em in California too!

[@jsbyrom]

This is a *stunnng* video. I don't think the creator gets enough credit, really. For something of this power, this video should have 200,000 views by now. What's new, though? Was it that long-haired Palestinian that said, "Let the dead bury their own dead." ? I first saw Jim Salestrom sing this song in a park in Palisade, Colorado, 18 years ago and it was a spiritual experience. I am working on a video of his song "Grateful" and hope to have it posted here soon. Joy, -JSB

[@wendybradshaw]

Love your version of Hugh Prestwood's song! I just shared it on a public forum, so you'll prob get even more views. Beautiful!

[@RVGuy1959]

The song is amazing and your video kept me focused the whole time. Well done!

[@kathmandau]

Very nice work, Jeff. Thank you! blessings an continued inspiration, CG

[@81147joes]

the old man reminds me of old doc,a fixture in breckenridge Colorado in the 80.s his name was ron if I remember right

[@blueshinai]

He could make that "...already 3,000 years old." now as this year a specimen was found in California that is 5100 years old!

[@7katkanjohn]

I would love my ashes unpolluted with formaldehyde, to be scattered in the mountains 'neath the Bristol Cone Pines. Be reborn in the West, and a simple natural life; happy, content, loved, and loving.

[@janzenk]

alkaline hydrolysis!!!

[@lookinglassalice]

There is a tree named Methuselah -- At 4,841 years old, this ancient bristlecone pine is the oldest known... organism on Earth. Mathuselah was a character in the Bible who lived a very long life (900 years?)

[@09rtr13]

Where did you get the pic of the old man having a smoke?

[@fjockey1]

Could you tell us which Jim Salestrom album this came from?

[@Tuomas99]

Music For The Heart, From The Broadmoor 2008 Jim Salestrom Rebecca Recordings (3th track)

[@MerhlinsPlace]

Thanks for watching and commenting.