1793. Andy Griffith Hymns….

[@philpoling6779]

As I watch you listen to the hymns, and see that you are moved by these hymns, I pray for you, hoping that the message of Jesus touches your heart, and that you trust Him as your savior. Everytime I listen to Steven Curtis Chapman, I pray for you. Same with 2nd Chapter Of Acts, and Amy Grant. Your playing has always inspired and influanced me of how I play bass, and I appreciate you in so many ways. Thanks for your great music, and Merry Christmas to you and your household.

[@davidkaehr1179]

The Andy Griffith show still makes me laugh hard after 60+ years. The Best! Thanks for sharing these songs. Takes me back to a simpler time. Merry Christmas Lee!

[@suecorrigan]

These are incredible hymns by Andy Griffith!! Thank you so much for your bass contributions to this album, Lee!! Andy has such a beautiful timbre in his voice. 32 tracks, wow!! 🥰🎵🙏☮️🎸 Thank you, Lee!! I love you bunches!! ❤🥰🎸🎵🎅

[@steven_scattergood]

It bought tears to my eyes hearing these hymns that have meant so much for so many years and I just knew that the last track would be ‘Just As I Am’. There is something uniquely special hearing incredible words in songs that have links to beautiful memories. Thank you Lee. 🙏🙏

[@KittyCarlile-490]

Hi Steven! I remember singing old hymns in church as a kid. My mom would sing them while working around the house. I still know so many of them. Just As Iam was most every sunday

[@steven_scattergood]

@ Hi Sue l hope you are well. I love Just As I Am because it renewed my faith years ago. I will be honest and say that I am a believer and these songs today really touched me. There is absolutely nothing wrong with crying because it washes the soul and today’s music just made me cry but in a good way. I won’t get all philosophical and emotional but these songs are very special and they touch the soul irrespective of what any of us believe in.🙏🙏

[@splashesin8]

Hi Steven, I know at least a thousand of these. In four parts a capela. Sometimes I mix up which part comes in which order and end up whenever I'm with a friend in these times accidentally singing the bass part on the soprano octave and realizing how I goofed up when I suddenly remember the staccato layer starts doing an exchange with the basses. I find myself woodshedding to the tenor part sometimes that way as well and didn't used to do that when I could peek.

[@steven_scattergood]

​@@splashesin8Hi Audrey. It is so nice to hear that you know so many of these and able to sing them as you do. l remember one day sitting and listening to a Fijian choir perform these songs and most in their native language and it was magnificent. The great thing about hymns is they never leave your memory.🙏🙏

[@RockandRollWoman]

Merry Christmas, Steven! Here's to your health.

[@MelissaThompson432]

I'm sitting here "Hallmark-crying" to Andy singing hymns and you told the Andy's hair joke and just about did me in.... Andy singing hymns does it to me every time....

[@donaldbarkley7817]

You sitting with the boys and watching the shows that you mentioned reminds me of sitting on the floor watching cartoons with a bowl of cereal. Those were such wonderful years. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with Maureen and the boys. Glad she is doing better. Hopefully you will get back to St. Augustine again soon. Merry Christmas 🎄 to you all and thanks so much for providing us with the opportunity to share your experiences with us.

[@RockandRollWoman]

Fruit Loops! 😂😂🎶🎶🎄

[@billr9125]

I love Andy. I have an Andy Griffith signature Martin guitar which is a recreation of the 1956 D-18 he played on the show.

[@FreedomRock44]

Andy was one of our true Gems. Loved singing as much as acting.

[@Nipstersongs1]

AMEN! Precious memories of my Dad playing these hymns on the piano after supper. I wish I could go back there for an hour or two. Thanks so much for this.😊🙏

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

☝️ how cool .. my dad's up in heaven too.. and mum 🙏

[@lavatar3562]

People of Faith have a peace and deep comfort that eludes me. We’re watching Landman and Billy Bob Thornton is in trouble at every turn each week. It’s Christmas Eve here in South Australia and tomorrow parts of the State will heat up past 100degrees!

[@m1nn1s]

@@lavatar3562 G'day OZ.. 🇦🇺 🦘.. enjoy the.. Boxing day Test.. 🇦🇺🦘 🏏 🏟️ 🏏Australia 🇦🇺 v 🕌 🏏India. 🇮🇳 (Bharat Gujurati) 🇮🇳

[@teresaschneeman2188]

How lovely to listen to just after listening to Lyle singing Silent Night in his home church on Christmas Eve. So moving and beautiful both of them

[@ooooooooor]

Merry Christmas Lee, Maureen and the boys! Merry Christmas everyone! (PS Love Andy!)

[@RalphOnofrio]

Fantastic....What a difference from his singing voice to his TV voice.Leland,you have indeed done it all.From Andy Griffith to Spectrum.....There's a huge talent spectrum.........God bless......you are the best.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

agree, versatility and talent is what Lee's got....humility.

[@carlislecampbell3981]

Loved Andy and wasn't too far from his home in Manteo North Carolina. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@paulqueen1689]

I have heard these hymns here in Brazil when I attended the Baptist Church.

[@StanManningManning]

Oh how I absolutely LOVE this video, Leland!!!! When this album came out I was so excited. I mean, you and Carlos and several others that are playing on this are music HEROES to me. And playing with ANDY . . . It’s like a collection of heroes in one place ! This video blessed me today. And I always love stories behind the songs. And what a wonderful collection of songs. Brings a tear. The songs, you FABULOUS musicians that were part of this . . . Thank you again for sharing this, Leland.

[@donchristianmusic9353]

You're like a genius version of Forest Gump. The people you've worked with is just so cool. Love your stories. Thanks for sharing and being so unbelievably humble.

[@tootsieshmutsie6428]

Yeah I just love The Àndy Griffith Show, one of my faves, what a lovely world that would be. The music is heart warming. Merry Christmas Leland, Maureen and y'all!

[@jeffbangkok]

Andy's manager Richard Linke taught at the university in my town and we shared the same barber. My barber told the story that one day the phone rang and it was Frank Sinatra wanting to talk to Dick. If you happened to hit the local tavern on Dick's birthday everything was free. What a guy

[@Rsmitty1974]

Lee, thank you for posting this! Wonderful!!

[@mitchmatthews6713]

I totally agree with you about Andy. Have a wonderful Christmas, sir!

[@carolmoline6490]

Growing up memories. 🩵💙🩵

[@RockandRollWoman]

The whistling intro to the Andy Griffith Show.😂😂

[@slipperynoodle20]

Love this. So easy to close my eyes and imagine these being done in church. A Face in the Crowd and Slingblade are must see films. Snowing again today. It will be a white Christmas which is no longer a sure thing even in Wisconsin. Love and Thanks ❤👍❤✌️

[@m1nn1s]

@@slipperynoodle20 Hi Tom ☮️,.. this 🎶 music, & hymns from Andy.. .. would be 'joyously' sung, ..in 🇩🇰 Denmark... Lutheran ⛪ Churches built in, or near the extensive forests 🌳🎄🌳🌲🇩🇰 of Denmark 🇩🇰.. .. They can sing it, in Danish,..OR English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A lot of wooden built retreats, and some Churches ⛪🎶were often built of wood.. 💒⛪🧙🏼‍♂️🧙🏼‍♂️🇩🇰☮️🌿🌾.. ... They often have an .. Inscription over the entrance, or near... 🤔 😇 'Laere mig, åh skov, ..hvordan man dør lykkelig.. ( meaning.. 🎄🎄 Teach me, oh forest,.. How to die happy.. 🤗 ☮️)

[@slipperynoodle20]

@m1nn1s Thank you, Andy, for a comment that brings more visual images. I had an aural daydream. Imagine Andy singing with the Trio, Ronstadt, Parson, and Harris. Way too late to happen, but it would've been awesome, and Lee would be there.

[@m1nn1s]

@@slipperynoodle20 Ronstadt, Parton, Harris are the 'Steel Magnolias' of Country Music 🎶... Just 'Fine 'n' Dandy..!! Completing the 'heavenly' line up, some up, some down 💢 🌍 🎶...could be Jerry Douglas & Alison Krauss... +"Two from the Top'".. (COUNT- DOWN).. Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs! By the way, good news 📰 with Liam Grundy opening up the 'Musical Shed' 🎶 On 'Sound Cloud 🌥️ 🌥️' 🎶 .. Along with 'After Midnite' 🎶 Dublin City FM 103.2 🎶

[@slipperynoodle20]

@m1nn1s Lol, you lost me at Liam. No idea of who he is. But, that happens to me more and more.🤔

[@RockandRollWoman]

​@slipperynoodle20 me too. Before Liam, i was in the loop (not the Chicago one).

[@steveslate3601]

I'm so thankful that there was an Andy Griffith!! His values and life lessons are still relevant to this very day!! I thank The lord for him!!

[@markfogleman8438]

Have you read Don Knotts' biography? They were very different in real life.

[@enidsnarb]

I sure loved the old Andy Griffith shows ! Thank You As Always!!!

[@mikaelhoo]

Hi Lee and Merry Christmas from Finland! You mentioned in one of your videos way back of making a video about health issues and playing and how you deal with them. In case you have talked about it in some video, I've missed it, but a whole video on this important topic would be interesting and highly appreciated. I play the drums, but have nerve damage (from not music related incident) that limits my ability somewhat and it has been a challenge at times to make things work. Hearing loss (right ear) and sizzling tinnitus are also constant friends of mine, as to many other musicians. To hear your experiences and thoughts on these matters could be helpful to many people, not just musicians. Thanks and Happy New Year too!

[@roberte.bennett8327]

Just As I Am is a hymn that speaks to the soul.

[@melissaward6311]

I remember all these old hymns. They are very special. Lots of old memories as a little kid. Ty . I haven't heard them in a long time. Have a great holiday !

[@BasicDrumming]

I appreciate you and thank you for making content.

[@buzzsmith8146]

Thanks, Lee. May God bless you and yours.

[@paulmeszesan8970]

Amen brother! Merry Christmas!

[@herbertwilliams1608]

Merry Christmas Thank You

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I love these hymns. They are great. I remember seeing Andy Griffin in a movie with Johnny Cash. Hope you have a Merry Christmas. I wish Maureen all the best. Cheers, Leland! 🙏✌️🎄

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

☃️☃️ Thanks for the videhohoho!!!! I can see how this project would really resonate with the people who watched his show and those with similar cultural backgrounds. On the goofier side, we have noticed a plethora of new and really cool 🎅 inflatables this year. So many, in fact, that it kind of scuttles our plan to get photos of all of them. Nonetheless, we have posted to our KZbin the one in the lead so far: Santa delivering his bag of gifts by means of what appears to be a shark, given the size of the teeth.🦈

[@skipgraham6178]

That’s about the coolest thing I’ve heard lately. Respect.

[@gustavoborchert]

Happy Holidays, Leland and everyone!

[@bytoriasnowdoggy]

Wonderfully soothing Lee. Miigwich!

[@RockandRollWoman]

Dean Parks on dulcimer - interesting!

[@lelandsklar6363]

Dean can do everything!

[@aphillips1987]

Andy Griffith, a true American icon! Thanks, Lee. Merry Christmas! 🙏

[@rudiblankenburg5746]

Hello Leland, I wish you and your family and the children a wonderful Christmas 🎄and a happy New Year🎉. Keep up the good work and stay healthy. We will get through the next 4 years. Rudi Blankenburg from Tangermünde/Germany🙏👍☮

[@GailBrum]

Thank you Leland.

[@RalphOnofrio]

LOVE the old TV shows...''What's my line'' all the old stars I grew up with.

[@jamesanthony5257]

This year the first night of Hanukkah begins on Christmas Day, so Happy Chrismukkah.

[@m1nn1s]

Evening Leland 🧙🏼‍♂️ 💖 Thanks for Andy Griffith 'hymns'🎶 🎸🎶🧙🏼‍♂️ Healing energy ⚡ to Maureen ✨ and yourself ,also ..✨ the boys 🐾 🐾 🐾 🧙🏼‍♂️ ☮️ 💖🧙🏼‍♂️☮️💖 Epilogue ... Healing energy ⚡ to..... Sue 👩🏼 Corrigan 🇮🇪 🍀 🇺🇸 ☮️ 🧙🏼‍♂️ 🇬🇧 😇🙏 🤧😷🇨🇭

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Hello Andy! Merry Christmas! 🖐✌️🎄

[@RockandRollWoman]

May I have some healing energy too, please? I broke my ankle 😱😔🥴

[@dwaynewladyka577]

@RockandRollWoman I hope you get better, as soon as possible. 🙏✌️

[@williamdaly1005]

Merry Christmas everyone! Peace on 🌍

[@RockandRollWoman]

🎄🎄🎶🎶✌️🙏

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thanks Lee 👋🏻

[@carolmoline6490]

People need to be patient. When ordering. They actually should gave ordered months ago. Just a thought 💭

[@RonH-tf7gi]

I have three guitars I play with as much as I can. their names are Barney, Otis, and Floyd. I think that says it all !!!

[@RockandRollWoman]

Love that!

[@jamesmcdonald2680]

This would be a nice album for them to put on vinyl for the first time, for an upcoming Record Store Day.

[@webbsamples]

I remember AG doing a commercial (infomertial?) for this. He referenced the singing/playing on the AG Show and then said this recording had "some of the best singers and musicians in the world." He was so right.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

AMEN....most churches have given up on hymns, but they can never be replaced and Andy did these songs service to come alive. The song, "The Little Brown Church" was in an Andy Griffith episode.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

unfortunately i think that people have given up on churches.. the singing in church for me was always a big thing. singing is really good for the soul and the spirit.. for the mind.. for good health.. music has great healing powers 🧨 if done right 🙏 if you asked me. 🙏 merry christmas

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

subscribed to your channel 👍

[@htlestetr]

Merry Christmas Leland

[@barrywaples8150]

Evening Lee and all Christmas Greetings from Epping UK . Barry 🌲🎸

[@m1nn1s]

@@barrywaples8150 Evening Barry, Epping 🌳 🏍️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧 ☮️ 💖 God bless you and yours in this season of Advent ☯️✝️ .. Hope 🙏, Peace ☮️ .. Love ♥️ & JOY 💛🌻🌼

[@barrywaples8150]

@m1nn1s Have a good 1 Andy 🍻

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Greetings, Barry from Alberta, Canada. Hope you have a Merry Christmas. Cheers! ✌️🎄

[@barrywaples8150]

​@@dwaynewladyka577Merry Christmas to you & yours Dwayne. 🌲🍻🎸

[@MelissaThompson432]

Do y'all do Christmas? Hannukah? Both, neither? Happy holidays of your choice, you and Reen and the boys and family and all!! ❤🎉🎄🕯

[@gmmaal7161]

merry x-mas, Leland, to you, the dogs, and the women in the house, plus to everybody subscribing to the channel: good luck with the books! Please continue posting from your concert venues. Would love to see Lyle in Scotland. - I am now downloading the movie Sling Blade because you said it was good. Will be watching it over the holidays. Is Dwight really such a bad guy or is he just a good actor? In private life, I prefer a nice guy to a good actor anytime.

[@effdonahue6595]

Hi Santa! 🎅🏻

[@LawrenceDuBois]

Maybe you guys already discussed this but if you send the books library rate that's why they're treated during this time of year as low low priority I used to work for the Post Office and from what I observed over the years is they were very diligent about getting the mail out they took it very seriously

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Evening Leland👍👍

[@m1nn1s]

Evening KJ BB 🧙🏼‍♂️ ✨ ☮️ 💖...ON TIME ⌚ (Thanks to hearing.. (Bill Bailey playing.. ('Candle in the wind' 🎶 (to Bernie Taupin, on (The 'Graham Norton (.. Show' 🎶 🎸.. (.. On a.. (..🇹🇷 Turkish.. (...Saz Buzuq 🇹🇷🎸)

[@lelandsklar6363]

Hey

[@kjbunnyboiler]

@@m1nn1s there’s a first🤣🤣

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

🙏 hope you get some time to chillax for a bit.. get to take a day off.. for once.. may God bless you and Maureen, and the dogs too 🙏

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Happy Christmas Eve Eve

[@Auraa10]

daddy watched Andy Griffith show & saw every episode BACH (as in Johann Sebastian?)

[@6StringPassion.]

Wow. That fingerstyle guitar work has a nice 'Merle Travis' feel to it. Was that Andy?

[@keithtomlinson128]

The postal service actually employes real people with real jobs

[@FreedomRock44]

Lee what was the name of the dance similar to the stroll??????

[@lelandsklar6363]

There were several from The Twist to The Hitch Hike

[@FreedomRock44]

@@lelandsklar6363 No you had a name you guys did at dances....Sorry I cant remember

[@None-x3e]

Very nice

[@BILLY-px3hw]

Those acoustic guitars are recorded and mixed correctly, by correctly I mean specifically to my taste

[@marcelobarrozo7684]

genius

[@alfredneuman6911]

Leland, you can thank Post Master General Louis De Joy for the lousy post office service. When Trump appointed him, he announced that he was going to put the post office out of business, that postal service should be private. Well, he failed to end the postal service. But he closed hundreds of post offices, removed thousands of postal boxes from the streets, cut back on postal employees, no overtime -- which is how the PO handled holidays in the past. I recently paid for two-day expedited service. My letter was delivered five days late. No refund.

[@RockandRollWoman]

De Joy made me so angry ... his actions were aimed at delaying ballots.