Kate Wolf - Eyes of a Painter

[@DebendraDas-y8p]

Kate Wolf left behind beautiful melodious songs to soothe the soul. She was amazingly productive making many songs in her short life. She was down to earth and felt our feelings. She is sorely missed

[@wproct11]

I'm a 68 year old Iowa farm boy who used to walk at night carrying a pocket transistor radio. No way could I ever imagine being able to bring up treasures such as this by a few keystrokes on a laptop computer! Great times we live in today.

[@alancayn4390]

Well said Bill.

[@jofape1]

I am about your same age. I used to listen to KOMA radio on a transister radio looking up at the big Wyoming sky. We have come a long way.

[@gregorywebster6640]

Bill I know this is 5 years old but as an old Indiana farm boy you are so right!

[@iconoclasting]

Ha ha! Right behind you. At 12 yrs. old, in the middle of a Texas-moonless night (near Sandy); I took some pride in tuning to a radio station that spoke a language that I did not understand - on my transistor - yeah, fascinated.

[@gerardvaughan1847]

@@iconoclasting I'm an unbelievable 71, and those "transistors" got me too. Now I just discovered this band, and they got me ! So sad to hear that Kate died in '86.

[@sidneypoe2986]

Kate was a wonderful gift, with the voice of an angel & Nina Gerber is amazing on guitar.

[@barboglesby2162]

Kate was a master of writing great lyrics. An amazing talent.

[@charlestonsrbuking3945]

A golden voice lost, but still her music can touch the heart, love her voice and her style of music.

[@fredwood420]

Nina is essential. Her amazing guitar playing and harmony blends well. Kate and Nina were awesome.

[@jacksonurenmusic]

I grew up with this album, An Evening in Austin, and listening to these songs now makes me very emotional. She was so beautiful and had the softest yet such a powerful voice. And now, I can not only really appreciate the memories this brings back, I can also deeply feel the lyrics and appreciate the amazing musicianship of these three. Nina Gerber is incredibly talented, and her bass player is amazing. And then there’s Kate, who is unmatched in her tone and emotion, not to mention guitar playing. Thank you deeply, to the person that posted it. It’s made my evening.

[@SpaceCowboyToo]

And let's not forget to give credit to Nina Gerber. Her amazing acoustic guitar work is the perfect counterpoint to Kate's lovely vocals and lyrics.

[@offgridcabin1557]

Here is a link to Nina's 2018 Itinerary, www.ninagerber.com/itinerary.html She's still playing for us folks.

[@solarwave]

Beautiful vocal harmony too when all three join in.

[@averagewhiteman5939]

She is so melodic and tasteful in her style - and great live, obviously!

[@AmySharpton]

Kate.

[@AmySharpton]

Thank you. I've been wanting to know who is playing opposite

[@phaedracollins6051]

So sorely missed........but at least we have her wonderful recordings.

[@chrisgordon5719]

Kate passed way too young after writing over 400 songs. From a PBS live show An Evening In Austin. That's a young Nina Gerber and Ford James on Guitars. Nina is the one doing that incredible run of flat picking. An awesome album. Thanks for posting it. Kate. Another lost treasure.

[@stupagia26]

I've never heard anybody play a guitar the way she is, almost sounding like a pedal steel. What a stage full of talent!

[@ffggddss]

@@stupagia26 Yeah, or maybe more like a dobro. Whatever it is, it's wonderful! Fred

[@karenreid5615]

One more fantastically good song from a one of a kind talent. Kate Wolf was the consummate artist. Left us way too soon.

[@glen6945]

true love

[@steelguitartim]

This is a beautifully composed song that will be never be lost. It is a literate, poetically descriptive, harmonious composition, which honors its writer and musicians..

[@Gracelesshearts]

This song will forever remind me of my stepdad. The song came out years before a I even met him, but nothing captures his spirit more. My mom is the painter now. He died at 54 and I tuned 52 yesterday. You assume you will have a long life, but Kate Wolf shows you sometimes you will die younger than expected and so,do what you love with the time you have. You will never care about the possessions you had .

[@robertryan2542]

Belated birthday, from Ireland ☘️

[@sergeturpin2750]

Formidable ! Rien à voir avec ce qu,on balance aujourd'hui , une artiste exceptionnelle hélas disparue , simple , voix agréable, merveilleuse ! les artiste autour sont formidable ! trésgrande découverte pour moi ! merci!

[@andrelebel7148]

having been a folk music lover since the 60's I am amazed I never knew of Kate Wolf. I now live in Sonoma County and it is no coincidence I've now become an avid lover of her music and poetic lyrics. I can feel your spirit Kate here in the land that you loved. Thank you.

[@annchristinebaker3636]

Andre Lebel .just love Kate and visite dsonoma some time ago

[@gerardvaughan1847]

Not yet Another " just discovered her" !?! Snap.

[@gregmead2967]

I came here tonight because a friend and fellow musician told me I should listen. Another friend of ours, a musician, storyteller, humorist, and friend, passed away suddenly this week, and this would have been his kind of song. I could hear his gravelly voice singing along with Kate. Thanks for putting this up.

[@MrAlfemil]

One of the greatest songwriters ever. The songs will never die!

[@hanneloreantes2301]

So it is !

[@desdicado999]

my life is enhanced by this woman's music, a delight and an enrichment to the world of music

[@gerardvaughan1847]

..to The World in general, if I have anything to do with it !

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

To be honest, up til now, I'd never heard of her--- she's a wonderful singer.

[@gerardvaughan1847]

I have to say "We" are a large club it seems. Snap. Can't understand it, all those years. I gather she tragicly died in '86. Must consult Wiki pedia, much as I detest the management ! Well having done that I see how I missed her. She was most "active" from '78? to '86. I was out of my mind trying to keep a mortgage paid, and a little house worked-on, those days - then homeless on the road. Finally found a Hamlet in Glostershire with a beautiful Beach wood where I was tucked away in a little Caravan for 12 years ! Developing a super (little, very cost effective) Wind Turbine-alternator.

[@vickimkrueger7483]

Just beautiful , I was able to see Nina Gerber at the Kate Wolf Music festival about 12 years ago

[@waltermayr339]

It's always wonderful to hear music that has an inner truth.

[@maxbien2382]

THANK YOU KATE WOLF BIG SISTER , STILL LOVE YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.

[@multicaruana]

Absolutely awesome. This is a real treasure as Bill P. says below. Kate Wolf evokes some great memories and times.

[@scottcog1]

It just does not get much better than this! Kate and her band blended some great song-writing, excellent musicianship, and the best of american traditional music into a unforgettable experience. Thank you Kathy Collmer for suggesting that we all go see Kate and band at Anderson Fair in Houston in 1984.

[@artsygala]

wonderful imagery through her lovely lyrics

[@suprsnips]

What a beautiful woman, and a great singer.

[@kaynef6637]

So beautiful, Green Eyes gets me every single time 😢

[@craigjackson5903]

The way her Beautiful Green Eyes search her memory back to where she was when she lived these Lyrics , is absolutely amazing 🙏🙏

[@manlud1628]

Je découvre cette magnifique et talentueuse chanteuse.

[@johnglad5]

Never heard of her or this song as goose flesh wafted over my entire body. PTL

[@ronmiles788]

I have been singing Kate's music for many years now and it just get better and better! Gone from us WAY WAY too early!

[@gerardvaughan1847]

Leukaemia, I gather. I wonder how you get that if not near "nuclear events".

[@herbertsteinbauer4199]

a phantastic singer and song-writer (with a phantastic group)

[@daveorange2379]

Wonderful....thanks so much for posting a great song by a fabulous singer who I've only just discovered. RIP Kate, such a loss to music lovers everywhere!💔💔💔

[@gerardvaughan1847]

Have you noticed that so many, including myself, have just run into this wonderful musician ? Very odd. Sad that I missed her back in the days, which was late 70s mid 80's, I gather, but those were hectic times, and "sounds system" no longer required ! Pity.

[@scottcog1]

Wonderful. I was fortunate enough to see Kate and her band perform a few days before this show. We heard them at Anderson Fair in Houston. Loved it!

[@sunheemoon4766]

너무 멋져요~팬입니다👍👍👍

[@barrysimes4831]

Kate Wolf. "Precious and too quickly gone".

[@racheloriordan6938]

She's amazing ❤️😍 beautiful ❤️

[@songmansinatra120]

thanks for posting this . great song and artist. thanks for sharing.

[@sergeturpin2750]

Je suis un Français de 80 ans , amateur de ce genre de musique ....je me régale !

[@Manesson]

Français de 72 ans ...d'accord avec vous ...

[@Manesson]

En fait , mon père !

[@rodolfo0506]

a magnificent soul very scarce today. God bless her relatives

[@theoldhip]

Thank-you for an excellent presentation...

[@bzsmith4420]

This Woman! She is still such a part of my heart. I was lucky to have met her several times, and to have performed with her once. We collaborated on a performance of "The Lilac and the Apple Tree." My sweet husband (RIP in 1991) got to be "pals" with Kate, mixing sound for her for several California shows. Our song was "Cornflower Blue." The song still brings tears to my eyes.

[@racheloriordan6938]

Oh really I would have loved to have seen her she's 💔 amazing

[@gilberthewko4439]

Like a lot of people I only discovered Kate 4to 5 years ago ,how I never found before I will never know. Ran across her on internet, and like we used to do on car radio , hey who’s that turn that up. Of course into Wikipedia I went only to find an amazing collection of songs I never heard before. Of course I love folk , country, or just good music. To think she was in Gordon lightfoot , John Denver , Peter Paul Mary time , like I said I will never know. Of course like they say ,- sometimes the good die young. Like most good music I play until I wear it out. Beautiful woman with a beautiful voice .

[@garylotspeich2553]

Oh my! Kate and Nina. Thanks.

[@srv451]

I love to listen to one more song from kate wolf at acl. I saw her at Kerrville Folk Festival a couple of years I think before she died

[@gerardvaughan1847]

It's so sad. I found her only the other day.

[@daveorange2379]

Just so beautiful. What a lovely singer. Cruelly taken too soon!💔💔💔

[@AustinRogers1]

I love it how she smiles after the flatpicking run at about 1:57! I just found this artist today on Pandora. Love the song, too. Good stuff!!

[@gerardvaughan1847]

It's so odd how dozens of "us" have all just discovered this amazing, lovely - but so sadly, Late (1986)- Kate (& Co.)

[@carloscarrelo]

Beautiful

[@multicaruana]

To this day, my "discovery" Kate Wolfe on late night folk show 37 years ago remains unparalleled No one ever came close to matching the joy I experienced opening each new Kaleidescope record that arrived in the mail..

[@gerardvaughan1847]

It seems I'm one of a multitude who missed her until late 2019 . 1980 explains it. Hard times. Pity, she's so good. Thank God? for recordings - and KZbin !

[@Sonja14athome]

I just discovered Kate Wolf today I had been browsing when I saw her face in the que. There was such a sweetness to her smile I simply had to check her out and what I found - her voice was golden, her songs had a special allure and she and her ensemble put on a beautiful performance. I am so grateful for all the video of her and them available on YT

[@Tripleaught18]

Wow, what a song!

[@aileenputnam8733]

1t would have been great to have known Kate Wolf in person and have been her friend!

[@hanabangirawan3291]

I like Kate wolf beautiful songs and voice

[@steelguitartim]

A talent of writing songs that few ever had.

[@stephenbrown5844]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE still looking good, and sounds just as fantastic 😉👊♥️♥️♥️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@wernerhummel8094]

Ein wunderschönes Lied !

[@Northyorkspaul]

Magical....great loss but great legacy left.

[@CharleLongrifle]

Her songs were from her heart. Wish she could have stayed with us longer. A specal person.

[@badm.d]

ONE OF THE GREATEST DUOS

[@maxbien2382]

love all her music visions and heart

[@Me2Lancer]

Love it. I need more music like this.

[@hanneloreantes2301]

Wonderful Kate Wolf !!!! Hannelore Antes (Germany)

[@johnnyp8979]

Wonderful, just that... 👍

[@ColmNelson-y4x]

Wonder talent. Superb

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan.

[@nishyoneill1108]

What a singer this is eases listening

[@TheAyeAye1]

Many years ago, she was my first live concert. She left far too early.

[@gerardvaughan1847]

You made a good Start then ! Most here, including myself, have only very recently run into her. Thank God ? for recordings !

[@dufus2273]

that guitarist playing back-up is quiet the picker. all are good. love Kate's style of singing.

[@kalevala29]

you should see her play the mandolin

[@johnnyp8979]

NINA GERBER

[@maxbien2382]

one of a kind beautiful one GREAT SISTER, WHOM I LOVE SO VERY MUCH FOR HER SIMPLE LOVE AND HEART FULL OF STORIES OF LOVE

[@desdicado999]

she was a delight that i found only a year ago at least i found her

[@SpaceCowboyToo]

If you haven't already, look up the KZbin video of "Picture Puzzle" and "Green Eyes" from this same concert. Wonderful stuff!

[@denisenadeau5243]

wonderful

[@randyrick8019]

and once upon a time Austin City Limits was a cow lot on the north city limit. Love Kate's songs.

[@hotmojo1]

Glorious

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

Women were so naturally beautiful and sexy back then, so well-rounded and actually had personality inwardly as well.....

[@mesquiteguy121]

I Second That. Sadly the majority of women in the entertainment business can never hold a candle to her.

[@jackdale9249]

YES FOR SURE !

[@fraross6212]

Kates inward personality is bouncing out of her. I don't know the woman but while i've been watching her videos I keep thinking what a wonderful personality she must have.

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

She's the kind of woman I could so easily fall in love with. She is so beautiful inwardly and outwardly!!!

[@gregorysullivan7175]

Kate for president. Gone WAY to soon.

[@dribwolley]

i need to get a shirt like that... i love kate wolf

[@giorgiogava8370]

I love her voice and her èstro

[@alexandrugarvaneanu2510]

Vă doresc multă pace si vă iubesc deapururi pre pământ.

[@albinscheidl3366]

What a beautiful WOMAN i like these MUSIK i'm from AUSTRIA

[@AndersonPeterB]

How does this have only 30 views? I couldn't find any other videos of this song on youtube.

[@gerardvaughan1847]

Up to 1k1 now - with 22 thumbs down ?!! ? Nov 2019. Everyone, including myself, seems to be discovering her just very recently.

[@Ixteder]

@@gerardvaughan1847 I always ask myself what kind of people these 24 are who put their thumb down. Nevertheless, don't want to get to know them.

[@321minder]

The lord wanted this angel back.....

[@raymondcava4669]

You Gotta be kidding me I’m glad he’s not my Lord you are totally brainwashedYou’re born you live you die no such thing is the Lord God or otherwise

[@gerardvaughan1847]

@@raymondcava4669 Kate's short existance and creations call your theory into question ! However, no way should "He" be blamed for Kate's Leukaemia. No way !

[@johnnyp8979]

HMMMM. ? Brainwashing, humans do that well. So your "GAWD" takes the best n leaves the worse, hmmm !

[@ninehorsejohnson]

Miss her.

[@alexandrugarvaneanu2510]

Ah da pace tie multă pace pre pământ.

[@mattmilroy3575]

Bless bill p. I can totally relate.

[@nishyoneill1108]

Brilliant enjoyed easy listining

[@Dan_Frechette_Songwriter]

I think Michael and Carrie Kline from West Virginia do many fantastic and even some would consider definitive versions of these songs. They named a CD after this song. Check them out!

[@curtisgriggs9867]

Good stuff rest in peace ❤

[@RickardAgren]

Nice history ❤❤❤❤❤RAa

[@Aputaia_unofficial7918]

Gray-haired and flint-eyed His sunburned face lined Grandpa was a man of few words He had a way of not wanting to say Any more than he thought could be heard. The long years of living And day-to-day giving Had carved a map on his face With little to lose, He'd learned how to choose And his choices were easy to trace. He had the eyes of a painter The heart of a maker of songs And his words fell like rain On the dry desert plain. Precious and so quickly gone. From a long line of teachers And white Baptist preachers Her was born with an Indian will. His quiet dark eyes, reading the light As he rode in the low Osage hills. His school was the prairie, the sage, the wild berry The quail, the wide open sky The cottonwood thicket by the slow rolling river The Redbud and the hot cattle drive. There were days filled with thinking, nights with the drinking For a lost love that raged like a storm Oh, but how his eyes smiled, when he'd talk to a child The rough hands so gentle and warm His strong arms were brown, where the long sleeves Rolled down, on his faded blue cotton shirt When times got hard, he'd go out in the yard And he'd cuss away some of his hurt He had the eyes of a painter Heart of a maker of songs His words fell like rain on the dry desert plain Precious and so quickly gone Now the garden's grown dusty, hand axe lies rusty The door's banging hard in the wind Grandpa's store is closed down, like most of the town And it won't be open again And the big white car, sits out in the yard Of the house he built solid and true Oh, but I see his eyes, burning tonight Like the stars in the sky he once knew

[@Gracelesshearts]

I learned the lyrics back before they could be found anywhere, just listening on repeat, but appreciate you giving them!

[@laurencedauplay8166]

KennethTHRM3, how could i have the entire concert or at least part of it as I wished I could have listened to her next number.

[@marthacain1468]

Pernicious anemia>leukemia> and so quickly gone, & sadly missed~Canadian prairie rose missed ~

[@gerardvaughan1847]

Wikipedia says "Leukaemia", but what you said makes more sense since she wasn't an Atom bomb test dummy at any point, or I'm sure the guy would have mentioned it.

[@xharassnatox]

Eric it looks to be Martin 00 size but I'm not sure of the brand.

[@wildhareinstruments]

You were close. :) Hand built custom. David Martin of California. Nina still has it. :)

[@amxri17]

Damn what I would do to have the chance to hear Kate Wolf and Gordon Lightfoot play together. Their voices would have complemented each other so much.

[@gerrybonshor4150]

play fast sing slow good luck she is a treasure to me

[@bobmorris4079]

i discoverd kate only after she passed what a loss

[@RoaldBoshuis]

Masterpiece

[@benhong540]

Gone way too soon!

[@cadebritt8001]

The lady is real. I hope I don't lose her band. Hit me on my wish

[@moaimchen1715]

Love

[@sergiosonlinework-sranjovi4304]

❤❤