Karla Bonoff "The Water Is Wide" with Livingston Taylor & Sean McCue

[@stubbsd]

I would trade every technology and trick in a recording studio for the pure, brilliant musicianship that’s offered here. A timeless classic, three sweet guitars and heavenly harmony. Nothing better. Nothing. Karla, Livingston and Sean… thank you.

[@Mark.H.9192]

Beautifully said.

[@22mike88]

I saw Karla play a small venue in Kansas City in 1983. I had all her albums and they had been a great help in getting through a very difficult stretch. The concert was amazing - everything I had hoped it would be. Her voice is as pure and sweet as ever!

[@milaako738]

Love this trio and the subtle beautiful voice.❤

[@jackiehoward3212]

hear hear sir

[@patgaff2536]

Well said

[@stacyjaye6350]

WOW. She was 71 years old when this was recorded! DAMN!!

[@markh5892]

This is the epitome of acoustic guitars in perfect harmony. Absolutely beautiful.

[@donnellg2032]

Not acoustic at all...They are all plugged..

[@fishinghuntingfool]

Heard her sing over 35yrs ago in a small venue on Martha’s Vineyard in Oak Bluff it was an unexpected surprise good as it gets 😊

[@DrummerDanVa]

Karla.. your voice is still as perfect as the first time I heard it. ❤

[@georgesheffield1580]

And your guitar skills are still superb

[@kevingarris3496]

I love the Seekers version of this song!

[@marq1798]

Karla is a timeless genius. Remember all the songs she wrote that made Linda Ronstadt a superstar!

[@bethlawrence9077]

And performed better

[@petereyles5583]

Absolutely Marco Karla Went Under The Musical Radar In The 70s BUT Half A Century Later Her Songs Remain Timeless!🎤🎸🎹🎼🌹♥️

[@gibson3798]

Karla Bonoff made me cry more times than anyone in music. For that I thank her.

[@TheHomelandProjectForum]

You're not alone...also, she made us smile. But then, she makes us smile still.

[@johnknottenbelt2727]

@@gibson3798 Tears of joy are the most sublime tears ever shed. They heal the soul.

[@johnknottenbelt2727]

Powerful in its presentation, majestic in its restraint. An absolute joy to the ears, gives wings to my soul. 😊❤

[@BasementBerean]

That sounded great! I still have my Karla Bonoff vinyl records from the late 70's and 80's. I wore them out a bit because I played them so much while I was studying in college. This kind of music just doesn't get old.

[@jmscressey]

I couldn't agree more

[@SGC511]

Amen. It doesn't get old. Beautiful is beautiful.

[@curtvahle2018]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where has this been all of my life??? Incredible voice! Incredible song!!!

[@anthonybrock9435]

Ah dinnae ken if anyone in the group reads these. But I wanted the wee lassie singin ta know this song, her voice, reached me all the way over to Glasgow. When I listen and close me eyes, I feel my spirit soaring over River Ness in the Highlands. I cannae find the words. We've a sayin in Scotland when somethin is this good - It's Top Drawer.

[@luckystar6118]

Karla the best gift ever is the tickets to see you ever so close at "The Palms" in Davis, CA!! I was frozen in time!! Everyone who knew me, knew you from the age of 15 yrs old!! I still love and adore the many ways you've touched my life, and made things better!! At age 66, I finally get to "thank you" for your comfort and understanding all these years!! Your talent in touching others with your music is unmeasurable!! ❤

[@rebeccamariehall8126]

I could have written this, except I haven’t seen you play live yet, but first discovered at age 15, now 66 rediscovering such beautiful voice, music and songs. Thank you!

[@steveel3014]

This is a wonderful piece by all concerned, but the solo is next level.

[@richardjohnson5979]

Love all versions of this song…but Karla Bonoff and her group. Just amazing. Thank you for wetting my eyes on a beautiful Sunday morning.

[@garyroth2764]

Peter, Paul, and Mary all over again. What a great sound for now!

[@scottpiranian-gr5iw]

Love you,Karla… ever since the “Karla Bonoff” and “Restless Nights” albums were released (and through every album since). You have written some truly beautiful music over the years, along with sincere and touching lyrics. To this day, you are one of my favorites and I feel truly blessed to have found you and your music, an integral part of the musical journey throughout my Life. I am your forever fan. Be well and may you always be blessed.❤

[@GaryJ.Beasley]

Wow, beautiful acoustic guitars and vocals.

[@barrywinslow9798]

Karla is still an awesome singer and player. Well done.

[@goldenflowerpm]

SO moved by this. Tears running down my cheeks as I listen for the third time. Memories from the 70s. Thank you all for this beauty.

[@nielserikmogensen-larsen326]

Thank you all for this. Music still lives..!!!

[@barbarajones5577]

Thank you for keeping folk music alive! It's such an amazing genre and you do it great justice with your superb musical and vocal talents❤!

[@timothyolson7130]

Just, amazing. Peace, like a river flows. Thank you for sharing this! 🙏❤️🎁🎶🕊️

[@wolfganghornbogen6109]

❤❤❤What a beautiful performance. Love this song and your voice, Karla. Guitar playing is wonderful.

[@carolcoleman3068]

I first heard her sing this when I was 16. I am now nearing retirement, and she is still incredible!

[@PaulMolloy]

Sublime. Nobody sings this song like her.

[@savortunes6038]

Wow! Beautiful performance lovely voice great guitar playing great sound 👍👍👍❤❤❤ Like 490 Take care and God bless!

[@lastchance3552]

One of the purest voices on the planet

[@myguitardetective5961]

Karla is just as great as ever...this was astonishingly beautiful all around. Great harmony from the guys on this one too...Goose bumps....

[@ScrewballMcAdams]

Bravo! Absolutely beautiful performance.

[@HiroshiKony]

Karla, you are the most sweetest singer in the world! You make me so happy and excited every time you sing ❤ from Japan 🇯🇵

[@douglasdegraff8335]

Karla, this is a Beautiful addition to your concert that night! This would make a phenomenal concert to listen to on cd format. You 3 are just Plain Beautiful❤❤❤

[@Tudebekkie]

Shhhhhh, listen....the pureness, the perfection. This is music ❤

[@TheSoundofU]

Beautiful Karla, I love this, and thank you Livingstone & Sean

[@jmscressey]

I believe Livingston Taylor is related to James Taylor.

[@TheSoundofU]

@@jmscressey yes correct, and Kate & Hugh. Alex sadly died a we way back

[@ronaldjaybelin520]

She certainly can make one feel

[@渕野浩士]

It was so amazing that it brought me to tears. Thank you Karla.❤ from Japan😊

[@royaleagle999]

This touches my soul ❤❤❤ Thank you Karla Bonoff & Friends

[@kellyzobel2296]

Just amazing. Linda Ronstadt also sang this with David Sanborne. Just a beautiful song. Love you Karla. Come to Minneapolis.

[@usmcbrat2]

What a wonderful surprise to see this today. Thank you!!!

[@jdsstill]

Gorgeous! Please come to England! We need your soothing, beautiful music in these strange, troubled times.

[@tonyquinn8405]

My benchmark is the Seekers. Having said that, this was absolutely beautiful.

[@jimmoore5001]

Superb! Absolutely perfect.

[@banjofanatic7519]

My favorite version of this beautiful tune.

[@stan4now]

Music for the heart and sou that takes me back. Thank You Karla, Livingston and Sean.

[@MichaelHughes-zc3eo]

Wow!! Incredible and beautiful

[@fastwaves]

I found her back in the 70's when the "country rock" or "West Coast country" theme was popular in the South. I heard off her first album, as I recall, the song "I Can't Hold" on the radio and I was hooked. A great artist in all respects. Stellar backup here in this video with Livingston and Sean. So glad I came across this. Sometimes algorithms do work 🙂

[@peggentle6882]

This is one of my favorites! Such a beautiful melody! Love this performance! ❤

[@AdKe1955]

A long time favourite song for me! Thanks for this beautiful composition and rendition!!

[@Madmanmarque]

I just love this woman's music!

[@arthurcayer6630]

Where has this beautiful lady been all my life. With the voice of an angel, she draws my heart strings, and let's them fly.

[@iosmusicman]

Karla, I am ashamed to say I haven’t encountered you previously and I’ve been listening to a large array of music since my childhood in the 1960s (following my older brother’s tastes and album collection). Awesome voice, beautiful sounding guitars, harmonies and one of my favorite traditional songs. Thank you 🙏

[@sandrafloyd2152]

Her first album "Karla Bonoff" is a classic & many songs are acoustic guitar. She also plays the piano. I fashioned my own songwriting in her style with less is more & great harmony singing on some (some of the same guys that played with Linda Ronstadt in the 70's. Karla started out writing songs for others & doing background vocals than she did her 1st self-titled album). Amazon has got an even better deal with that album & 2 other albums (Restless Nights-Wild Heart of the Young) where you'll find "The Water is Wide" song. All 3 for only $16.99.

[@myeedon]

I just love this song...and what a great version

[@markplumb3968]

I watched this because I saw the name Livingstone Taylor, I saw a how to video of his once, Such genuine joy he has for music and the guitar and you can see him revelling in Sean’s solo and Karla’s singing Sublime to watch …

[@nomaddave]

Still in detox after 30 days straight of being entertained by Piatt. Really needed this! ❤

[@davidoswell3079]

I love you Karla. A very underrated singer songwriter. I was lucky enough to see/hear her in Bozeman, Montana, with Nina Gerber accompanying her.

[@jmscressey]

She should be in the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and the Rock &Roll Hall of Fame.

[@davidoswell3079]

@@jmscressey I agree but wonder if she will ever be considered. I feel the same about Dan Fogelberg.

[@jmscressey]

@@davidoswell3079 what about Neil Sedaka,Jim Croce, Jim Weatherly and Austin Roberts??! Neil Sedaka, Jim Croce and Jim Weatherly are in the Songwriter's Hall of Fame Weatherly was inducted in 2014.

[@lonnystarr]

Sublime. Thanks for posting!

[@ShortysSportsGrill]

She's still got it! Great performance!

[@jacksonhull7003]

Like fine wine.......better with age

[@evieproctor7048]

Pure bliss to encounter this today!

[@albussnape2]

I ❤ this so much!! Just so beautiful in lyrics and purity of sound! Thank you 🙏

[@unclebob53703]

Loved her version since I first heard it 40 some years ago

[@cliff7516]

What a beautiful voice 😮😮😮

[@sat20387]

she makes me cry remembering the old days when this song first came out

[@hughclifford8695]

How good is this ? .such a treat for the ears . Beautiful love song sung and played to perfection 🎶🎙️🎸✨

[@rocketpost1]

I'd have to say that Falling Star is my favorite Karla song but this comes a close second. Very well performed, lovely sounding guitars and great harmonies.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

I LOVE "FALLING STAR" AS WELL!!!!

[@jamesmcgraw724]

Exquisitely beautiful presentation … singer and guitarists all.

[@brianwoolery6576]

THIS is music. Just outstanding…

[@rhondahunt8080]

Pure and beautiful

[@thomasthompson698]

Karla... you still sing like an angel... I fell in love with her music after I found out that she wore several songs for Linda Ronstadt for her "Hasten Down the Wind" album... bought her first 2 albums and fell immediately in love with her music... he voice is fragile at times, yet so hitherto! Thank you for many nights of headphone listening at bedtime...I love this version!

[@edwardboggs1808]

So beautiful! Karla has a wonderful voice.

[@robertsimpson5136]

I first saw Karla Bonoff at the Majestic theater in San Antonio with Beth Neison Chapman and David Wilcox. 1990 or so..... one of the best concerts I ever saw there.

[@billburkhead9737]

My wife and I got to see both you and Livingston on successive nights at the Wildwood Springs Resorts several years ago. You graciously signed CDs I brought with me and posed for a picture with us. Glad to see you are both still out there making beautiful music. Hope to hear you again this year somewhere.

[@drawntomountains]

I wish she'd come to Alabama or at least Nashville !

[@christinenieuwsma5291]

So beautifully done! Love this arrangement. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@ronelhewett98]

Magical! Thank you, Karla, Livingston & Sean ♥️ From Cape Town, South Africa

[@artscience9981]

That was truly peace-inducing! I especially loved that guitar solo, delivered so cleanly and seemingly effortlessly.

[@MickEdwardsAccordionVocal]

O.K. My friend Nice One, Have a great week end ,🪗🪗🪗Mick.

[@gkgkgk-b7s]

All my life, I've loved you and your songs~

[@chrisboyd3626]

One of my all time favorite songs by a favorite artist. Remarkably wonderful singing!

[@untunglaksito2389]

Holy Smoke! Can they play and sing, and what more with feelings! I DIP ME LID !!!

[@dennisgriffin1874]

Wow!! Simply beautiful...God Bless.

[@MariaCalfaDePaul]

Your voice and guitar playing is just as fantastic as it was when you first recorded this song. Such a beautiful collaboration and performance. Thank you. I am inspired. I play guitar but 10 days ago had surgery on my left hand in two places. I am praying that with healing and OT I will once again be able to play. I think this will be one of the songs I finally learn. Continued blessings and music. 🎶🙏💕

[@josephburger9521]

I’ve listened to this piece a hundred times driving down the road. So pretty. I love it.

[@williampihahuna195]

Une voix irrésistible, d'une douceur envoutante , Thank you Karla we love you !

[@howardkaye6104]

What a beautiful voice!

[@JulesPellattMessyStudySessions]

Absolutely fantastic. Loved every aspect of this incredible delivery from the deep-toned beginning, through the exquisite guitar instrumental and the final burst of 3-part harmony. Just beautiful!

[@pascalepierloot]

Never heard this artist but she blew me away.

[@robertcudlipp3426]

A true classic. There's an even better version of Karla singing this beautiful song, with Kenny Edwards, it must be more than a few years' old given how long ago Kenny tragically died.

[@dr.marnihillfoderaro1064]

Beautiful!😃💕🙏🏼📚

[@y2k7-9-11]

....... I think it's something Divine.... the power of love ❤️.....

[@tonyflinn5154]

The greatest of all American folk songs, perhaps the best melody in all Western music.

[@Frank-g4u3w]

Not an American folk song, this is based win a traditional Scottish song called "O Waly Waly"

[@beauxjardins]

This is so beautiful! Thanks for posting!!

[@MenonkNaldo]

Super beautiful.. it touched my heart. Thank You for sharing :)

[@VivLeigh]

Her voice is just so beautiful ❤️🙌🏻

[@robertmartin9039]

I cried

[@michaelrickard9890]

She's still got it. Excellent backing too vocals and guitar.

[@RealBobLoblaw]

awesome guitar solo !

[@kimwatson7463]

Karla here’s to all the tears I have cried while you sing. All in a good way. Such a beautiful voice. And you have to best backup, wonderful musicians in their own right! Thank you so much for my lullaby. It’s 1:56am and now I think I’ll play this again and go to sleep!

[@emilyGannis-torres]

Still beautiful as ever ❤

[@richardschwartz4201]

always takes me right there. Thank you deeply.

[@romanruder6387]

grandios greetings from Germany 💖💖💖💖💖💖🎁🎁🎁🎁