Joan Baez & Her Sister Sing To Prison Inmates. They Shed Tears

[@africanwilddog6685]

even though I wasn’t alive to experience or witness these kinds of things I kinda miss how concerts used to be. they seemed so chill and they didn’t have to make such a huge spectacle. they were just sharing their music. I also find it cool that people like the baez sisters, cash, and possibly others went out of their way to entertain the incarcerated!

[@charrielyn1231]

Yes!!! So true😅

[@tmckenny2994]

@johnnylongshlong3677there’s a huge difference in concerts performed in the 60’s to the 80’s compared to what you would see today. The fact that this was performed at a prison has no bearing on it at all. This is how the audiences reacted back then.

[@MFWb00bi3s]

​@tmckenny2994 that's a very broad generalization you're making based on my experiences. in my opinion most of audience behavior is dependent on the genre of music, and to a lesser extent popularity of the artist and location/venue. think about the difference between a classical performance in a concert hall, a local folk band at a farmers market, and big name rock concert at an outdoor amphitheater. or look at the reactions of young women towards the beatles then versus boy bands of recent times. when viewed this way, very little has changed from the late 60s until now. however you could make the argument that crowd behavior at things like heavy metal and edm concerts, genres which have popped up relatively recently, are clearly indicative of a changing society e.g. mosh pits and raves.

[@tmckenny2994]

@@MFWb00bi3s we had heavy metal in the early 70’s. There were no mosh pits. Things were different. What you claim was happening with the Beatles in the 60’s wasn’t anything new. Those girls started that behavior in the 50’s. It was also, just the girls. LOL

[@MFWb00bi3s]

​@@tmckenny2994​ Don't you think it's a bit silly to compare Led Zeppelin to stylistically modern heavy metal? There has been 50 years of expansion of the genre. That's like saying F1 racing of 1970 is the same as today. It's the same concept but has changed radically and boundries are being pushed year after year. There is a reason bands like Pantera aren't typically being played on classic rock stations even though Metallica is. I also used the beatles as an example of fanatic fandom because they are the most immediately recognized. Your claim that this behavior began in the 1950s and has continued unchanged since confirms my belief that genre and artist popularity are the driving factors behind audience behavior, not it simply boiling down to a generational difference. You also made the assertion that the behavior of the incarcerated men in this video these men are do with the fact that they are innmates. These are men who have lost their freedom and live under a strict ruleset with no means of live entertainment. A concert for them Is an incredible privilege, and any sort of misbehavior would have this privilege revoked. They would be on their best behavior. Once again, I say it's genre, popularity, and venue based modifiers. I have seen plenty of recent classical performances, folk shows, and they are quite serene and easy going, like the music tends to be. The opposite result for things like heavy metal and electronic shows with plenty of erratic behavior, just as the music tends to be. Blues, rock, americana country and the like tend to fall somewhere in the middle with some quiet and some dancing and singing along. And at shows with big pop stars with an enormous fan base? A lot of starry-eyed fanaticism and crazed behavior, along with some casual enjoyers. I posit it's the music that has changed much more than than we as a people have.

[@riverraven7]

I don't think I've ever actually seen Mimi😢. They're both ethereal. Thank you so much David❤ And have an awesome weekend everyone!❤🏞️♥️

[@leegalen8383]

She was great! I'm 66 and still listen to her songs. What a pure voice!

[@SusannahPerri]

Wow David, I just am so honored to “know” you in any capacity. The films you created and the people you interacted with are leaving an amazing legacy! Thank you for sharing this.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you Susannah. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@7AmericanMade]

¡Que vivo David Hoffman

[@Ivearted]

I bought a Mt. Dulcimer and actually taught myself how to play it after I heard Richard Farina play one back in my late 20’s! 😎❤️👍

[@robertshapiro3733]

So did I !

[@matthewfarmer2520]

This could be like Folsom prison but Joan Baez is in another prison with her sister singing, it can be on a cd and dvd. Historical video. This does look rare. Thanks for letting David Hoffman film maker 🎥🎞️ your awesome 👍😎

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

Wow, what a treat! I never knew Joan had a musician sister__they sounded great together! Didn't know she sang in Spanish, either. 😛 Hope you're doing well__thanks for your channel! 💖🙌😺 Love, Light, and Blessings. 🙏😇✨💫🌱🌿🌻🐝🌳🌎💖🙌😺

[@thomascain5313]

Their father was Mexican, their mother was a Scot

[@nagomizik9358]

Well I didnt know she's either of bolivian ancestry or she is bolivian! They are singing about Bolivia their country

[@joeminor15]

They are three daughters (all musical I believe) of a Scottish mother and Mexican-American father.

[@johnuhls1085]

As someone who is 26 and have been a MASSIVE joan baez fan since i was around 9 so amazing to come across this video! I was so so so lucky to see her live when i was 19 at the ryman. As soon as she stepped on stage i legit burst into tears. Forever someone ill look up to as an activist,musician, and person in genral.

[@eternalextrapolations]

"They won't let us out!" was such a good retort, it warranted at least early release if not a full pardon.

[@charrielyn1231]

Oh, I was bummed out I didn’t catch what he said before everybody started roaring with laughter! Thank you for sharing that.

[@officegossip]

We need a reissue of this DVD. I love every song and performance on it.

[@super8guy]

It's wonderful to see them perform together. TY, David, for posting. 11/19/2023

[@kerch-e]

Man, you give us the coolest vids. Thanks

[@TexasScout]

Thank you so much for posting this David, my wife turned me onto Joan Baez in 1974, I’ve been a fan ever since

[@Nrgheal]

What a natural beauty her sister was

[@FuBen-i4t]

Bravo! Every time I watch this recording, I shed tears too

[@saijapalmutie9893]

Your voices make me cry, you sing so nicely together - I'm sure that the prisoniers values your consert as a window back to normal life - sooner or later on.The song is gorgeaus❤Muito obrigada Joan and Mimi🎉

[@RavenNl403]

Very nice David. Thank you ❤

[@eddymcpre]

How cute was mimi ❤

[@Benno755]

Awesome, thanks so much for showing this to us. Absolutely amazing.

[@Allergictocatstoo]

Wow, Mimi looks like Joan’s twin! Wow again, smoking in prison, that’s not legal anymore! Thanks for this!

[@annsmith1596]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@Supersquishyawesomeness]

My father made sure I heard Joan Baez and I do the same for my girls. Hello in there has always had an incredible impact on me but even more as I get older.

[@arnoldhillbillygrizzlyputm1493]

Love joan an her sister , got to see joan on her last aussie tour . Very beautiful ladies inside an out an voices that can fly effortlessly beyond the universe .

[@yotodda3168]

Beautiful, thank you

[@janefinley-english1051]

Concerts were so chill & more meaningful. I love Baez! I remember Harry Chapin concert. It was like a guy sitting in your living room. Thanks for this clip!

[@trixiegirlism]

This brought back wonderful memories. My mother was a huge Joan Baez fan and I grew up listening to her records on the stereo. Had never seen her sister, so that was interesting as well. thanks David!

[@Kinkle_Z]

I definitely preferred Richard and Mimi Farina to Joan Baez... just more my style. I went to see Mimi on the upper East Side at a sidewalk cafe, playing by herself circa 1970. She was so beautiful, and a fine guitar player with a great voice. Thanks for this video David!

[@eemoogee160]

So beautiful

[@brianobrain8985]

How beautiful these two girls were and what singers! Good wisecrack at 0:24: Baez: "I mean some prisons don't let us in even, you know..." Inmate: "They don't let us out!"

[@fionagrant2023]

How beautiful and heartfelt ❤❤❤❤

[@firewaterbydesign]

*WOW!!! What an absolute treat!!!*

[@3ki3ra3]

this is so beautiful, rest in peace sweet mimi.

[@a.m.phaneuf6164]

Thnx. Had not sern that. Wasnt aware of your documentary at that prison. Thnx. Good narrative in video description. Love joan baez.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

David! Had no idea this is your video! You’re phenomenal and just became cooler 😅! This is one of my favorite music vids; Mimi and Joan added light~love for the men…we can feel~see their reactions. Music is the great unifier; they sound heavenly singing together with their gorgeous harmonies. Mimi once asked Joan if she should pursue music as a career like her older sister had. Joan wanted her to do something different. Just like the youngest sister should~could do; Mimi chose music and toured with her husband. His life was cut short in a horrible motorcycle accident. So sad Mimi passed young too; she gathered the family around and asked them if it was ok to say goodby; Joan said she didn’t do well with her loss. There is a very good YT vid with her talking about the experience. 😻

[@ghoststream4710]

A very beautiful video, respect from both sides and reminds me of concerts of my childhood

[@MicahScottPnD]

Don't know about yours, but... sent chills up mY spine

[@ailleurd]

🎉Je l'adore...thanks a lot...plein d'amour.❤❤❤

[@pattidonohoo9757]

😲 Just unbelievably great footage! ✌️

[@nicktheviking299]

Sweet Sir Galahad , one Joans finest songs for Mimi's sad experience

[@snosaerable]

Absolutely love Richard and Mimi Fariña she is what introduced me to Joan❤

[@checkyoursix5623]

I used to date a girl back in the '60's who played guitar and sang with a voice just like Joan Baez. Every time I hear Joan I think about those days & good times. Sadly, it didn't work out for us. She was the 'one that got away' . . .

[@JohnDoe-vc5qb]

Btw the song is called Mi patria Bolivia by Apolinar Camacho.

[@music-is-my-world-83]

This is amazing! ❤️

[@olgabarbarella3447]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tron103]

Wonderful. 4 chords on the piano. Simple and artistic

[@michaellazzeri2069]

2 of THE most beautiful women, ever----------EVER ! -----------MJL, 76 y/o

[@acousticguitarcanada]

Wonderful...

[@eddymcpre]

Would love to see more of mimi :(

[@BobSnows13]

I love Joan since i saw her singin “Joe Hill” in Woodstock movie! Have 10 years cats named Joana (I’m brazilian) and Mimi! 😻

[@Stephan-bf9kw]

Amazing! Such bravery! Greetings from Germany July, 😀💙2024

[@MamaGator]

Prison reform is heavy on my heart and my state has declared a war on woke. Stay strong y’all. We shall overcome 💚my Governor would consider this indoctrination, but the youth here know better.

[@MamaGator]

We need more like Joan Baez to sing into the mic right now but I’m a little *too* angry.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

A red state?

[@MamaGator]

@@KittyGrizGriz yeah, I was made into an activist/agitator ❤️‍🔥🤙 they give some of us no choice 😏

[@Imthesoulofthes]

Hey, Mr. Hoffman. How have you been lately? I actually wanted to ask a Favor of you. Could you give me some Advice? It could be about anything…Career Wisdom, Adventures, Relationships, The Weather…anything. You see, I’m only 17 but I’m crazy for Wisdom. I often see Old people who have a-lot of regrets because they didn’t spend their Youths right and I fear I may be going down the same path. Anyways, Even if you don’t reply I just wanted to say Thank You for your Amazing Content! It really is a Blast from the Past. Take Care from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@eemoogee160]

I'm not as old as David but my advice would be to try to balance the practical concerns of survival with any interest you have in idealism for a better world and a greater sense of humanity. Don't sacrifice your dreams and idealism in order to survive in a cruel capitalist reality. But also don't let idealism distract you from dealing with your immediate practical needs. Let me know if this makes any sense! ❤

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you for the request. My response feels cool but the truth is I don't have the time to answer you. The single piece of wisdom that comes to mind, and I have not spent as much time as I should thinking about it, is to follow your curiosity. Some folks have passion. Some do not. But whatever you are curious about could be potentially what you do that you love, and makes you a living. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@Imthesoulofthes]

Uhhh..? Thanks for answering despite not having the time to answer! And Yes, you are very Cool (In a Awesome Way).

[@Imthesoulofthes]

Thanks but It did make sense somewhat! So, You’re basically saying that, I should focus on Surviving and living a Good life but also not letting the System I live in Take my Soul and absolutely crush it

[@JesusGarcia-bk1mn]

Great women!

[@LLYMYNT]

Beautiful ❤

[@israelguerrero8253]

QUE BONITAS MUJERES!!👍👍👍👍

[@JHDundrum]

Wow!

[@drewpall2598]

David your description writes up tell it all, I don't recall ever seeing film clips of Joan Baez performing with his sister Mimi. whether or not you agree with Joan Baez personal views on things she has always stood by her beliefs and convictions. Thanks, David Hoffman.

[@Briansmusic-]

Captive audience! 😁

[@Briansmusic-]

A musicians friend of mine actually said that when his band played in a Philly prison in the 80s.

[@eemoogee160]

@Briansmusic- Do you know if it is relatively common for bands to do such concerts? I've only heard of a few famous ones and assumed they were quite rare.

[@Briansmusic-]

@@eemoogee160 I only know of Bob Dylan's in Trenton State Prison where Ruben Carter the boxer was wrongfully convicted to in the 70s and Johnny Cash at San Quentin. My friends band in Philly was a local cover band who happened into it somehow.

[@jules-demos]

Oh what a great piece of film! The sheer sincerity of the audience - the power in those moments as Joan and Mimi connect with angelic harmonies. Your films David, have a very particular and important feel/content and message. Thanks for your brilliant, unique work, I will be seeking to find more...x

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that KZbin is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@jules-demos]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker hello David - I would love to help support your work, but at present I am funding my own project as an independent singer/songwriter and the recording studio costs are taking plenty of my resources...however, I will see how the future behaves 👍 ( I can only see a 'join' button on my system and not a 'thanks' button) Are they different?

[@maxcuthbert100]

Powerful performance,great song.Can anyone tell me what the title is/where it's from ?

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Read the comments. Several people present the only the title but the words. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@lennonnicolas5994]

Viva mi patria Bolivia

[@goodwind6256]

❤

[@ACURAOCULTA]

Very good

[@optigana]

Viva mi patria Bolivia 🇧🇴

[@pattichambley2779]

I went to a Joan Vaez concert abd of course she stopped it and spoke her agenda a long time Think it was around The Diamonds and Rust slbum I love prison ministry Love to do that

[@KittyGrizGriz]

You were so lucky to see Joan live…I’m jelly! I absolutely love the song Diamonds and Rust; written about her relationship with Bob Dylan, so poetic and soulful.

[@RealShamanX]

David.. what year was this recorded? I read the video description and didn't find that... Great info btw... ✌

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

1972. David Hoffman Filmmaker

[@Hn-gz5iw]

I have a feeling they were watching more than listening haha

[@idlehour]

Heres to you

[@heisannhoppsann90]

Amazing! What is the name of the song?

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Viva Mi Patria Bolivia

[@heisannhoppsann90]

@@KittyGrizGriz Thank you!

[@govindaanand2284]

I CAN'T SAY I WISH I WAS THERE.

[@govindaanand2284]

(EVEN IN SPANISH)

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

Two beautiful young women in front of hard convicts that seldom see women. That took guts to get up in front of the inmates.

[@eddymcpre]

Must of been the best of backing vocals, Princess she was :(

[@fedordevries9465]

Song name?

[@JohnDoe-vc5qb]

I can’t believe people don’t know who Mimi Fariña is 😢

[@321ssteeeeeve]

It is estimated that for every 20 convictions 1 soul has been wrongly sentenced, completely innocent. Contrary are those never convicted through luck, power, or wit. Even more staggering, why are some born into suffering, poverty, and misfortune, why must they be punished for mankind’s serving of self individualism? Maybe the age we figure this out we would have achieved purpose of our existence, or even the universe.

[@thomaswilliams5236]

Whats the name of this song?

[@KittyGrizGriz]

‘Viva Mi Patria Bolivia’

[@thomaswilliams5236]

@@KittyGrizGriz thanks

[@nullvoid2001]

Anyone know the name of the song?

[@KittyGrizGriz]

‘Viva Mi Patria Bolivia’ in Spanish; glorious!🎵❤️

[@darlalove8863]

Would have been better to sing for all the people whose lives were ruined by the inmates.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Maybe you could start up a group? Sounds like a great idea! ❤️

[@WILKSVILLE]

sure they sing ....... they are outside the system

[@Leskeepingitreal]

They good old days when you didn’t get killed at concerts

[@BartholomewSmutz]

It seems like Folk Singers liked to talk a lot before singing.

[@Caperhere]

I fear you’re right about having little to no access to freely film areas in prisons these days. Brandi Carlile performs free at women’s prisons at Christmas every year. I wonder if your film inspired her.

[@clifford7594]

What you mean to say is Mimi Farina and her Sister

[@paulthepainter2366]

I thought only Johnny Cash did this

[@catholiccowboy8545]

Recorded in 1925.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

1972. Catholic 🤠

[@catholiccowboy8545]

@@KittyGrizGriz .. sorry, only my horse is a Catholic.👀

[@predragpavicevic216]

Is it supposed to be funny ?

[@catholiccowboy8545]

@@predragpavicevic216 ... yes yes of course ! There are days when I'm super funny and other days not so much. This is how my brain works now.

[@thomascain5313]

Wasn’t she something in her courageous prime?

[@Hdhidhdveidjsevebb]

Yep. I’m sure they were all there for no reason at all. Poor babies.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Killjoy.