John Gorka and Antje Duvekot - Working in Corners (by Nanci Griffith)

One Song Concert #59
Antje suggested we do a video of Working in Corners by Nanci Griffith in March of 2021. It took a while but we finally got to it now. I did my part in Minnesota and Antje did her part in Massachusetts. We lost Nanci on this day in August of last year. That August was a month with a Blue Moon.
We miss her.
Love,
JG and AD
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[@arlyneball3910]

I ❤ the Harmony of both of these artists. I’m a Jersey girl homesteading in Oregon & just found this song and it’s become my favorite.

[@DaveLeoni]

I’ve listened probably a hundred times.

[@michaelagostino3543]

They might be the last two truly folk music singers. I suppose not but it strike me that way this evening.

[@Killroy76]

Been a year now that Nanci passed away. I miss her. Thank you for keeping her music alive

[@trilogychannel]

Literally cannot get enough of this song. John's soulful voice and Antje's lovely accompaniment touch the essence of this song; There's regret and loneliness there, of course, but also the conviction and dedication to living a life as an artist. Not many songs that capture that, but these guys have nailed it. Got it on repeat and it just keeps going around and around in my ears and heart. Thank you, John Gorka and Antje Duvekot.

[@nightingaleofsorrow9349]

Richard you crystallized my thoughts eloquently as I once heard someone say!

[@stevemullinsmusic]

I just discovered the inspiring and beautiful music of Antje Duvekot a couple weeks ago and have been listening to her every day since. Imagine my surprise to hear her performing with my very favorite singer-songwriter of the last couple of decades here. Wow! I've long been a Nanci Griffith fan too. What a wonderful tribute.

[@DaveLeoni]

Beautiful version of this song!

[@mt4818]

I still feel the ache of loss of Nanci. She's have loved this. I have added a couple of her songs to our live performances.

[@benspagordon]

Heartfelt emotions of these two superbly talented artists prevent the hair on the back of my neck from standing down. What wonderful moments these two artists have given us!!

[@jackieburger2574]

Thank you so much. I miss Nanci with all of my heart and soul. 💔

[@gregklein547]

Meee 2

[@markw4206]

Beautiful tribute to Nanci. You two sound great together.

[@glenhatchell5635]

John played the State Theatre in St Petersburg in 1994. I remember being excited that he opened with a Nanci song. He played piano on that song and I don't think he went back to the piano the rest of the night. A year later I got a picture with him after a set at Club Passim. Still a hightlight.

[@cynthiafeeley7050]

So beautiful ♥️ Keeping Nanci’s music alive..miss that lovely lady.

[@johnfern]

One of my favorite Nanci songs! Love your version!! Great job, and Nanci will never die if her music lives on with terrific covers like this one!

[@Souljahna]

Just lovely. thank you both.

[@DeniseMoserMusic]

Gorgeous!

[@joelhooker1461]

Beautiful and soulful harmony.

[@jillh4058]

Gorgeous.

[@jimmeyers2673]

Good gawd this is gorgeous. Thank you. Just thank you. Antje- so wonderful to discover you! And John, I found you some 35 (?) years ago while home in bucks county after college. My wife now calls you my “Sunday Music” and requests it often. It would be wonderful to see you in Seattle sometime. Let me know if I can help. I’d be more than happy to!

[@BarrysRecovery]

So beautiful♥️

[@lindacarter3898]

Gorgeous duet

[@leannedemmons7662]

Beautiful version! Miss Nanci, but so grateful her music remains with us. Loved getting to hear you live, John, at the Octagon Arts Center in Clearwater, FL. So many years ago and have been a fan ever since. I sure miss that place and all the wonderful artists they introduced me to.

[@ScottTomasino]

Beautiful rendition of one of my favorite Nanci Griffith songs! Your voices blend so beautifully and wrap this song in layers of goodness. I've been following John Gorka since the early 90's but hadn't heard Antje Duvekot until this video. I'll explore more of her material and hope to see more collaborations going forward.

[@dcpeaches]

Antje is a treasure!

[@michaelgrieser8575]

Yes! The comments below sum it up. I don't have much to add. Just a heartfelt thank you for this. Working in Corners has always been one of my favorite Nanci Griffith songs. You two performed it beautifully.

[@philhoggmusic]

Really beautiful!

[@dennisdenaut6087]

Love it❤.

[@janelandry6584]

So lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[@stephenanderson8866]

Beautiful!

[@susanpfretzschner4951]

Lovely collaboration of this sweet song. Thank you both.💙

[@marygallagher2709]

Please record this exquisitely beautiful song!

[@peterfrey2000]

If my memory serves me you played this song in the early 90’s at Rockefeller’s in Houston. Nanci led me on a path of discovery of many great singer-songwriter’s. I believe you opened for her when she taped Other Voices, Other Rooms in Austin, which would have been probably around Temporary Road.

[@esay3668]

Gorgeous

[@wmsimpson1960]

Beautiful song by a powerful writer. Lovely duet, you both sound wonderful. And I have to say, Antje looks just gorgeous there.

[@patriciagrisham7935]

So beautifully arranged!!

[@anitahagerty6856]

Beautiful❣

[@MichaelNielsenStudios]

gorgeous - thank you

[@suzannelawson9215]

Are there more duets with John & Antje to hear? They sound so good singing together.

[@troybagby4902]

Oh my gosh that is so beautiful! I think you guys should record that

[@gregorysundik2543]

Beautiful! Heard this song from you in Portland Maine last month and also on an online KZbin audio from an Italian show you did in the 90s. Not sure if you have done a Houses in the Field youtube session but would love to hear it!

[@eaubin9065]

Nice cover! Nanci Griffith was/is my favorite female artist. Would love to hear John cover Harry Chapin' s W.O.L.D or anything from Chapin. Both great storytellers. :)

[@grifftargets]

Beautifully done!!!

[@bradhoffman8373]

Beautiful, only wish video contained playing of the instruments.

[@davebastien9921]

Love it... but it would be great to read the lyrics as I'm listening. It's a bit difficult to hear some of them.

[@dterrydraw]

What a creaky, lumbering cover.....missing all the lightness and silverquick charm of Nanci's version. These two need a metronome, to begin with.

[@artnouveau7633]

Let's see what you can do. Everyone is a music critic. Do you even play an instrument

[@Lobishomem]

Sounds like you have all the soul of a metronome.

[@markmccabe8804]

V

[@dmdek]

Beautiful!