John McCutcheon "Alleluia, The Great Storm is Over"

[@gourlief]

John McCutcheon sings this like no one else! Once COVID is conquered, we may all want to sing this heartwarming song. ❤️😍🤗

[@bigouden62]

I discovered John during a journey in the USA in 1996 with his album fantastic " water from another time " Pierre From France

[@Lubecyamhead]

We need this song and beauty of hope for our country right now 2020!!

[@jonisaacson]

Thanks for posting this. This has been one of my favorite songs since I first heard it on Follow That Road,a folk music compilation, sung by the songwriter, Bob Franke. It's an amazing song, religious without being preachy and hopeful in unhopeful times. It would have been a good song to perform at Obamas inauguration. Love the autoharp.

[@lydiakies9053]

I sang this song all the time growing up. I sang it when I was scared. I'd forgotten a lot of the words.... until he started to sing. :')

[@jedmarum]

Beautiful song ... thanks for posting!

[@AbigailKennedy123]

John McCutcheon has such moving songs.

[@amyblumenshine9198]

Singing this from the troubles epicenter in Minneapolis today!

[@metheeTV]

Thank you both for your lovely comments! It was indeed a very special evening and having Bob there meant a lot to so many of us!

[@LizKryda]

I found myself singing this refrain when I woke in New York the morning after Hurricane Sandy and sun was shining through my window.

[@alledor06]

This was my favorite song when I was little, and I rediscovered it today and have been listening to it over and over. Truly amazing. I also had the opportunity to see Barachois for a final time at the me&thee coffeehouse a few years ago. Thanks for reminding me of some great memories!

[@kathleankeesler1639]

Thank you kindly from Santa Cruz Calif.

[@1lindyt]

as long as John travels to our city, we will go to see him! we saw him do "Joe Hill" last night about Joe's life and causes, and the end of his life. quite amazing.

[@laurelpaulson-pierce942]

Listening to this as I watch President Biden and family walk down Pennsylvania Avenue towards the White House.

[@Tea17cher]

This was the song that introduced me to John McCutcheon at the Jonesborough Storytelling Festival a number of years ago. I cornered John and told him what he sang was a tremendously beautiful song that he had written -- he admitted forgetting to credit Bob Franke, but as far as I'm concerned, this is, to me, John's signature song. It never fails to affect me deeply.

[@spring74light]

What a fabulous Clip! Thanks! I am sure it captures some of the warmth and excitement of the Night. Pity "M&T" is so far from the UK - your List is stupendous! Bob Franke - what can one add? John really "gets hold" of this one, and elevates both himself and the audience. [Tyneside, England.]

[@bethbrill27]

I love the song, but sadly, doubt that the storm will ever really be over... Happy Holidays, Wishing for Peace on Earth! 12.21.14

[@verified139]

words and music by Bob Franke The thunder and lightning gave voice to the night, The little lame child cried aloud in her fright, Hush little baby, a story I'll tell, Of a love that has conquered the powers of hell. CHORUS: Alleluia, the great storm is over, Lift up your wings and fly! Alleluia, the great storm is over, Lift up your wings and fly! Sweetness in the air and justice on the wind Laughter in the house where the mourners have been The deaf shall have music, the blind have new eyes The standards of death taken down by surprise. Release for the captives, an end to the wars New streams in the desert, new hope for the poor, The little lame children will dance as they sing, And play with the bears and the lions in spring. Hush little baby, let go of your fear, The lord loves his own and your mother is here, The child fell asleep as the lantern did burn, The mother sang on 'til her bridegroom's return.

[@olivernewsweekly]

I think I sang a song with this guy up at Davis/Elkins about 30 years ago......A proud member of the chorus....but i'm not sure....

[@JZMusicNYC]

Always loved this song. Shared to FB. :-)

[@LucyBurrito]

He also sang it at his mother's funeral.

[@metheeTV]

Abigail, this song is actually by Bob Franke.

[@OffWhiteLungs]

I'm sorry to here about your loss.

[@melindashannon1015]

XXOO

[@LaurenChildress54]

For my kids who have been taken too soon by leukodystrophy.

[@jeremiah2012]

Is this the remix? Where is the beat and I was expecting strippers? Wtf?