From Transatlantic Sessions series 2 (1998) song: Nanci Griffith/Rick West bass: Danny Thompson piano: Donald Shaw dobro: Jerry Douglas guitar: Russ Barenberg
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@NaliniLasiewicz3 жыл бұрын
This was recorded in 1998. I read today that Nanci survived bouts with breast cancer in 1996 and thyroid cancer in 1998. What a strong spirit. Rest in Peace.
@cattypurry80233 жыл бұрын
RIP dear Nanci. I was heartsick when Dan Fogelberg passed away over a decade ago, followed a few months later by Kate McGarrigle. Now I am incredibly saddened by the passing of Nanci Griffith. All incredibly gifted songwriters. We were blessed to have heard and lived their music.
@orlaskeffington81702 жыл бұрын
Dan fogelberg is my absolute favourite
@maxrawnsley14012 жыл бұрын
How I felt too
@HAL9007 Жыл бұрын
Kate Wolf 1986
@siobhanbruton47633 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song,Maura’s stunning voice &Nanci’s beautiful harmony,RIP Nanci,a stunning artist
@emiller94262 жыл бұрын
Agree, both exceptional artists/vocalists. The kind you don't forget! And Jerry Douglas on dobro ain't exactly chopped liver!
@Pestyfield3 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable. Two of my favorite songbirds. RIP Nanci. What an artist. Such sensitive and lovely songwriting! I love how Nanci humbly allows Maura to take the lead on the vocals, appearing to thoroughly enjoy the justice she offers this masterpiece. And the two together--wow, those harmonies. I can't stop listening.
@alanmacdonald26343 жыл бұрын
They are both wonderful. Nanci ‘allowed’ Maura to lead: it’s Maura’s song. Nonetheless a very lovely duet. Both fabulous.
@rjcary3 жыл бұрын
@@alanmacdonald2634 The song was written by Nanci.
@noelegan12083 жыл бұрын
So true. Beautiful nature.
@martincouch37232 жыл бұрын
"it's Maura's song" 😆 All these armchair experts who post their foolishness for everyone to see are tiring.
@Pestyfield2 жыл бұрын
@@rjcary Correction: It was written by Naci Griffith and Rick West
@anitadriver46120 күн бұрын
Absolutely my favorites. I’ve been fortunate enough to have seen both of them in small intimate listening rooms. Best shows I’ve ever been to see. RIP Nanci.
@garyciesla13013 жыл бұрын
We lost a great one today! Nanci Griffith was a great songwriter. Maura O'Connell did a masterful job on this song, with Nanci singing harmony.
@kevinobrien83115 жыл бұрын
Ireland has over the last century produced some of the most amazing singers and here is another one. Such a huge talent. No wonder Nanci spends so much time in the Emerald isle
@anneberkeley74113 жыл бұрын
RIP Nanci Griffith. An American treasure whose legacy will continue to grow long past her death. One of our greatest songwriters.
@unterwant3 жыл бұрын
... an international treasure .....
@alisonhughes21643 жыл бұрын
Watching the transatlantic sessions was how I was introduced to Nanci Griffith. So sad to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace.
@ellenabiggs92153 жыл бұрын
That's how I found Nanci too. Fallen in love with her music . So sad.
@Glenuig2 ай бұрын
These early transatlantic session albums were gold dust looking back. A whose who of musicltalent from both sides of the pond
@niamhbrady1043 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous song by two beautiful artists. So sad to hear of Nanci's passing. Gone too soon. Rest in peace wonderful lady. A beautiful angel now singing with the Lord. What a gift He got yesterday. Condolences to her family and musical friends. Thank you for all the lovely music Nanci.
@stork53013 жыл бұрын
I've listened to this song hundreds of times by both Maura and Nanci and I cry every time. I feel silly every time I hear Maura sing it live. It's really the only song that does this to me. Such a treasure
@velvetunderpants443 жыл бұрын
You should feel silly if this DOESN'T make you want to cry. It's perfect.
@ellenabiggs92153 жыл бұрын
I am crying now again watching this sublime performance.
@robertseamangaknight77342 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@Kim.Miller2 жыл бұрын
Shawn Colvin's Killing the Blues gets me every time, too.
@MinervaFan13 жыл бұрын
I can't even begin to comment on this performance. Nanci is one of my favorite songwriters of all time, and this is just glorious. I've never heard of Maura O'Connell, but I'm going to look for her now. Amazing voice.
@lauralake74303 жыл бұрын
Oh, Nanci, how can you have left us? Sweet travels.
@stevenfennell70205 жыл бұрын
Maura has to be the greatest modern Irish female voice.
@frankfoley58133 жыл бұрын
With you there Steven. All time favourite.
@colerainfan11433 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@ja-ks8dh3 жыл бұрын
Steven, agreed
@wayneprince2433 жыл бұрын
Love Maura, but my favorite and it ain't close is the GREAT Mary Black!!!!
@jamesdolan40423 жыл бұрын
Modern, even I who am of Maura's generation wouldn't say that. Maura's seminal solo album Collected, her best work in my opinion, was released in 1987. There are so many, unique and diverse, traditional and non traditional, established and new, female singers, songwriters and musicians (men too) in Ireland today, it would be extremely difficult to pick any one above the rest.
@WhirledPeasFursure2 жыл бұрын
Every single time I hear this song (wow, Nancy and Maura together), I tear up with emotion... I so love this song........... thank you ❤
@adviceandcounsel7 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful pair of voices! Maura O'Connell sings with such power and beauty. Nanci Griffith sings and plays so beautifully. This is rare harmony.
@JaySlansky10 жыл бұрын
I saw Maura O'Connell years ago opening for John Prine. She was fucking amazing!
@MrRHWood7 жыл бұрын
I saw her open for John Prine, too - in Charlotte, NC in 1989 or 90. I have never forgotten how great she was either.
@tbird58923 жыл бұрын
I saw Maura open for John Prine as well. It was at Westbury Music Fair on Long Island. I saw her again back around 2012 - 2013 at the Birchmere in Alexandria VA. She is phenomenal.
@JaySlansky3 жыл бұрын
@@tbird5892 that's the show I was at
@bseaingu3 жыл бұрын
I do love her music and it was a very gracious of her to welcome my husband and I to sit and share drinks and conversation with her and her band members after a small local concert we went to years ago. Our oldest daughter chose" Feet of a Dancer" for her dance with her daddy at her wedding. Maura's music has been a part of the "soundtrack" of our 30 year marriage from the beginning. She has a beautiful voice and there is also so much soul in every song she performs. Thank you for sharing this video. It is a beautiful reminder of love even in troubled times.
@colincoby16 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of my wife and I on our honeymoon in Ireland 13 years ago. We listened to this album the whole time. We named our youngest daughter Maura. Love this song.
@RudigerVT17 жыл бұрын
Her phrasing is apt, thrilling. This is just marvelous, in all directions.
@jamesfdonaldson3 жыл бұрын
Such sadness to learn of Nancy's passing. A heart and voice in the correct place , always.....not forgetting this version with the lovely voice of Maura O'Connell.
@Patrickakustisk Жыл бұрын
American Celtic and Scandinavian tunes. I love it. Best regards and thanks from PB in Sweden
@Murphycas13 жыл бұрын
I have always loved Nanci Griffith's work. Maura O'Connell singing her music just makes it that much more beautiful!
@maureengreen82403 жыл бұрын
You and all who have been sooo blessed to have made music with Nancy Griffith will always feel her in your soul. Now she IS MUSIC.
@otakte11 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful song!! Nanci has a big heart, a beautiful soul....it's visible....When she smiles, it's a present.....
@paulwalters98852 жыл бұрын
Watching this and I can't still believe that Nanci Griffith is no longer with us. This is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
@lsearchingforEmmy12 жыл бұрын
It's a song about her grandparents living on a farm during the Dust Bowl in the 1930's. Nanci explained that before singing this in concert
@bradwatson1048 Жыл бұрын
Had the great good fortune to see Nanci in concert in a tiny club in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. I was at least 10 years a devoted fan - maybe nearly 20, I don't remember the year. Humble, charming, and utterly inspiring. This teaming with Maura O'Donnell is gold. Rest well.
@missing11023 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable performance here. Sorry to hear about Nanci's passing. Truly great.
@nicoleprehoda80803 жыл бұрын
So sad to lose Nanci. RIP for always, my dear.
@GayColdWarSubVetDad14 жыл бұрын
This song is the best commentary on prosperity / bust and feast / famine cycle of farmers - WORLDWIDE! I LOVE IT... Such universal truths. One day, hopefully when it is not too late, we will recognize we wouldn't eat without the struggles of farmers.
@tomdaly722910 жыл бұрын
we should be proud to say this girl came from ireland and her voice is truly amazing
@tinsg14 жыл бұрын
What's better than this comment is the fact you support Ulster. She's a legend.....
@tnjef5373 жыл бұрын
@@tinsg1 & Nanci a Proud Texan !
@JohnKoellischSongwriter117 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of listening to great singers, performers and great songwriting like this.
@bluesetanta12 жыл бұрын
Hi I agree with your comment but thank god for YT people outside of Ireland would not have heard of her.Ireland is graced by so many fine singers and she is a truley talented artist and more important a fine human being.I saw her in concert for charity last year and was blown away by her talent and humanity.
@rlegear1916 жыл бұрын
I just watched a 2 hour documentary on the "black blizzards' of the "dust bowl". My heart goes out to the victims of that prolonged drought. This song stands as a nice tribute to their fortitude and courage.
@MrJonRio11 жыл бұрын
This is undoubtedly the best version of this song. I love Maura O'Connell's voice and the passion she brings to everything she records.
@paulabowen60773 жыл бұрын
In this time of troubles Nanci takes me back to my teenage years and makes me hope the world can be a begterplace
@paulfitzpatrick8656 жыл бұрын
A really special collaboration - it doesn’t get much better than this.
@jessmore98702 ай бұрын
I think this living room might be my actual image of heaven.
@jamessimon3433 Жыл бұрын
Thats the devine voice I heard on my Robert Earl Keen background vocals. Sublime!
@melcarney59463 жыл бұрын
RIP Nancy, you brought joy with your music
@ddk9993 жыл бұрын
No words. Genius song and performance. Rest In Peace, Nanci. Thank you for your art.
@johndavenport88433 жыл бұрын
Somehow it took me 57 years to run into Maura O'Connell and I have to thank YT
@williamyeats93744 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@beckyknight12193 жыл бұрын
First time to hear this. Beautiful harmonies from Nancy. So sorry Nancy ran out of road.
@dinnerbucket916 жыл бұрын
It is how this music slides with ease into the best instincts of American country music......and her voice, so exqusisite, leaves the hardest man in tears.
@rlegear1916 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of seeing Maura 20 years ago when she was a guest vocalist for Phil Coulter and she was outstanding. She was funny cuz she was wearing a nice dress and looked great but she clomped onto the stage like she was headed for the milking parlor. I heard that she was bound for Nashville but never heard another thing about her until this video. I am delighted that she has befriended Nanci and is still performing. You bet that i would have loved to have been there. So talented.
@lydiathompson73713 жыл бұрын
Chills. So beautiful. R.I.P. Nanci and thank you for the music.
@kerryevans15623 жыл бұрын
We know all about trouble in the fields Here in Ireland 🇮🇪 The land crab is on thanks to the bloody Banks ... Ar dheis Dè go raibh a hanam dìlis.. May Nanci noble soul rest in peace .Greetings from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪 its raining 🌧tears for Nanci sure she was wan of our own...
@wayneprince2432 жыл бұрын
I have seen Maura as a solo, I saw her with Nanci, and I saw her with the GREAT Mary Black. Each time I left saying her voice can rattle the windows! I think this video shows how much Nanci loved sharing the stage with her fellow artist.
@Babaziba6 жыл бұрын
I had the diving pleasure of meeting Ms. O'Connell and hearing her play on her first large US tour. What a gracious, amazing artist.
@missing11023 жыл бұрын
I saw Maura several times. The first was at a bookstore where she sang Acapella in a CD aisle. Probably the greatest singing performance I ever saw ..Joan Osborne was a close second.
@willysunday15 жыл бұрын
I really can't imagine music better than this. Two women who are tops in my book. One helluva supporting cast! willy
@B0n3rf13d16 жыл бұрын
Every time I see Maura live I end up crying...her voice is just so beautiful.
@GayColdWarSubVetDad14 жыл бұрын
This song is the best commentary on prosperity / bust and feast / famine cycle of farmers - WORLDWIDE! I LOVE IT... Such universal truths.
@tug3217 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
@ErinScope5 жыл бұрын
Maura's voice rinces me out like a wet towel. Pure stunning combo though. The pure drop.
@johncockburn65173 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful performance by all of the band!
@lennyglynn46452 жыл бұрын
I LOVE Nanci Griffith...so sorry to see her gone...beautiful spirit
@Stringman19505 жыл бұрын
Always loved Nanci. Used to watch her at the Texas Club in Baton Rouge when she was rising. Obviously, a talented rising star. Love her. Her covers are killer too.
@TeakWoodGallows12 жыл бұрын
Oh my, this song has got to be one of the most breaking and beautiful ever written. Just love it so much. Thanks for posting !
@rlegear1916 жыл бұрын
I love this version, Ihe power of Maura`s voice adds another layer of depth to this song.Nanci sounded great and looked like she was having fun doing the harmonies.
@daweshorizon2 жыл бұрын
OMG, totally brilliant singing, song-writing, musicianship and vocal harmony! Blown away by this performance! God bless Nanci, recently departed, but in our hearts for ever. Love and peace.
@PatrickCamblin10 ай бұрын
Before I even knew you, You aged, grew ill, And passed, Without so much as as a "How do you do". Still, my heart beats to yours, And whatever should come to pass, I stand beside you, Evermore.
@tadthemod Жыл бұрын
Crying my eyes our listening to this....and I am completely Ok with that...bless them.
@Nasonnice3 жыл бұрын
Rip Nancy xxx what a singer
@WhiteTiger33316 жыл бұрын
Oh, damn - this really did bring tears to my eyes and I know this song. The song of their voices and the sound of their hearts. :)
@bengormley25172 жыл бұрын
so incredible ...Maura and Nanci ...... RIP Nanci
@halcopeland14624 жыл бұрын
Jerry Douglas on dobro!! Simply the best!! Awesome voices!!
@adamtyson12573 жыл бұрын
just beautiful, Maura's voice is just amazing, a special version.
@julianations61933 жыл бұрын
Thrill chills on a loop.
@mikelawson71113 жыл бұрын
So sad Nanci has left us. Love her songs and being raised in a farming area where there was hardly any rain, I really identify with this song
@karenhiggsduncan32029 ай бұрын
This song has such meaning
@brendanryanclvec15 жыл бұрын
Maura is in Ireland saw her last night in Limerick with the RTE concert orchestra. It was brilliant but a pity the concert hall was only half full. She's in Leisureland Galway tonight 16th October. I highly recommend anyone who likes music to go You will not be disappointed.
@liamodriscoll37393 жыл бұрын
TWO OF THE GREATS NANCY R I P AMEN ❤️🌹☘️🇮🇪☘️🇺🇸☘️🌍
@MrA2599 жыл бұрын
So good to hear Maura O'Connell again, Lovely
@LochMeikle16 жыл бұрын
Good news for all fans is the release of the DVD "Transatlantic Sessions: Series 3" bringing together the best of Nashville, Ireland and Scotland to perform what has been called "the greatest backporch shows ever". All of the six half-hour programmes from the BBC/RTÉ TV series are included, recorded in a beautiful old converted farm steading in the Perthshire Highlands.
@aimurray16 жыл бұрын
Aw i just love the song of her voice! Im hooked!
@SkipVanLenten13 жыл бұрын
I never tire of listening to these folks. Great harmony by Maura and Nancy, and a superb back-up by the musicians, who lend their own sensitivity to such a timeless song.
@TheDAllev13 жыл бұрын
A truly memorable performance
@beckycoggan464 Жыл бұрын
Incredibly lovely, the melody and the lyrics are stunning & their voices.. pared down beauty at its best.
@brunop54110 жыл бұрын
Maura O 'coonel did a LP on the Songs for the seamen. Lost it, and never found it again. She is too great !
@tshm196013 жыл бұрын
lovely voice, and great arrangement as usual with Nanci Griffith's work. just discovered Maura, and am an immediate fan. Nani's harmonizing and obvious admiration for Maura's excellent instrument...well a pleasure to watch as well.
@TheClspill10 жыл бұрын
just heard Maura at the fleadh 2014 in sligo and she amazing never lost her voice and came across so nice. it was the highlight of the fleadh for me.
@kerryg1009 жыл бұрын
lucky you...I think intg4 player if you want to relive the moment
@Mjollnir5015 жыл бұрын
Two amazing women, and they're lovely together.
@CamillaNorwayHell17 жыл бұрын
This one is SOOO beautiful.
@MCThom82263 жыл бұрын
RIP Nanci ... Loved your songs.
@ghostwriter1117 жыл бұрын
I saw Maura sing with Van Morrison in L.A. (along with Solomon Burke and members of The Chieftains) a couple of months ago. Great show at a very small venue.
@enilegnave2116 жыл бұрын
I discovered this artist and had a great album of hers that confirmed for me what I still know today. One of the best voices ever! I was lucky enough to take my boyfriend to see Nanci in L.A. back in 1990 and had most of her albums. Though Nanci's voice can grate on you after a long while, she is such a talented songwriter and gift interpreter of other people's material, that you can forgive. And together with Maura, they are magic.
@maureenwoods19683 жыл бұрын
Maura O'Connell singing, 'Living in These Troubled Times' is really relevant too - Happy Christmas and Good Health to Everyone worldwide from Ireland! xxx Maureen.
@daweshorizon2 жыл бұрын
Maura, what a voice! Love this version of Nanci's song! Love and peace. As always.
@Ken-qm5xr4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful , love that great song
@alastarter10 жыл бұрын
who would have thought that song was written before the banks collapsed? xxxxxxx
@thespicester16 жыл бұрын
Breath taking
@trevorsmith5793 жыл бұрын
Must have watched this over 100 time it get me ever time xxx
@nakedhombre3 жыл бұрын
As beautiful voice as the lead singer has she is but a candle next to the radiant beacon of Nanci Griffith. Nancy wrote this song, performed it for so many years with a passion that is contagious. Maura was lucky to be inspired by Nanci who was a worthy role model and brought out the passion in the younger artist. If the vocalist brings a good voice and decent talent to the performance it is merely a starting point. The music is the vehicle through which the passion, honesty of expression, and artistry of the interpretation can then flow. To me, Nancy Griffith is the 240 V OLT current. Nuff said
@gailwilliams26788 жыл бұрын
Nancy's song about her great uncle and great aunt.
@om9255517 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Two really fine female voices together.