Luxon simple gifts/lord of the dance

I couldn't find these on youtube anymore so I figured I'd reupload them

[@brendanadon1028]

Thankyou! for reuploading

[@camillewissmann220]

a summary of the Gospel of John and the love grace and mercy of God shown throughout His Worf

[@kenhamer4793]

Simple Gifts was written in 1848 by Elder Joseph Brackett, so should indeed be in the public domain by now. Aaron Copland used the tune in Appalachian Spring, and was gracious enough to credit his source. Sydney Carter, on the other hand, unashamedly let on that he wrote the tune for his song Lord Of The Dance.

[@diblock]

I was privileged to have been able to call Bill Crofut my friend, and teacher. He invited me to stay at his home with his wife over winter break for a few days, and he introduced me to the delightful Ben Luxom. It was been well over 20 years since we lost Bill, and it's wonderful to see them both once again....

[@lindaberg1695]

I'm sorry for your loss, 20 years plus doesn't matter. We miss our lost friends forever. You were privileged to have known him & he, you.

[@Replier]

Lovely story David! :) I own Bill crofut's old banjo from the 60's that he made himself. Maybe you saw it around the house? Long neck merlin. I've got a photo of him using it in the 60's aswell. Heavy aluminium shiny neck.

[@lindaberg1695]

This is just wonderful!!! I know both songs lyrics but have never heard them combined before, this is fabulous!!!

[@bertie2445]

A magnificent presentation of the Gospel, couched in the extended metaphor of dance. All glory, laud, and honor to the Lord of the Dance--who is the Lord of All.

[@davidbmiller5459]

Thanks so much for uploading this! Bill Crofut often sang at my alma mater, Goshen College.

[@Mokky2]

Oh, I love Luxon and his interpretations - Thank you for uploading this song

[@smartasasackofhammer]

Amazing performance!!

[@theomnisthour6400]

Thanks! This song should be Public Domain, since God has all the original patents and copyrights, eh?

[@jeffchristinemckenna1939]

WONDERFUL!

[@kateleonard2186]

Love this so much. Thank you for putting it on youtube.

[@hectorlopez196]

Thanks for uploading !!! I was missing badly this video.

[@charleslawrenceperkins9808]

The version from Tanglewood is juuuuuust a little bit better because it's longer and more developed but this one is priceless for its sheer beauty

[@heiscalling]

We watched this show on PBS I think I recall correctly hreat concert!

[@teodorojaranilla5008]

HOW UPLIFITING !!

[@JenniferRademaker]

Is this a shaker/quaker kind of place? I could not understand versions of this that have a man and woman seated and singing next to each other. Great Version, friends

[@wyssrappold]

ein prachtvolles duo!

[@rayunseitig6367]

wow, pretty darn good stuff.

[@andrewhammel8218]

they should have segued into one more song: Hava Nagilia!

[@embodiment-livelifemorefully]

Thank you. Is this version one can find elsewhere?

[@mythcritic]

DO you also have their version of the riddle song? Can´t get a hold of that one anymore... would really appreciate it

[@annekundtz1746]

Thank you!

[@StevenThomas-ld7oe]

Hello, Anne

[@richH1625]

Any chance you could edit these to credit the banjo player please?

[@charleslawrenceperkins9808]

That's Bill Crofut

[@richH1625]

@@charleslawrenceperkins9808 Thanks. I hópe ygolunac can edit the 'about' too.

[@Walgriff]

Who is this singer...??

[@Walgriff]

Oh I see: Bill Crofut !