Vince Gill and Patty Loveless Perform Go Rest High On That Mountain at George Jones' Funeral

[@mike650r]

Vince started writing this song when Keith Whitley died, but he never finished it until his brother died. Patty was a real trooper here.

[@bigrig4177]

Actually you have the order reversed. He started writing it when Keith Whitley died and the whole first verse was about Keith. When he says you are no stranger to the rain is a direct reference to Keith Whitley song I'm no stranger to the Rain. He finished the song A couple of years later when his brother passed away

[@markoehler2752]

@@bigrig4177 correct

[@humanmale4610]

Patty was wonderful here.

[@billybob-v7j]

@@bigrig4177 thank you, I did not realize that

[@ZoneXV]

George Jones was a good friend and mentor to Vince Gill. That is why this is effecting Vince so much. This performance is so hard to keep a dry eye through. The strength of Patty to take over when she knew Vince was struggling was great to see. This guitar solo in the middle really isn't a part of the song, it was just Vince regaining his composure and letting his guitar speak for him, it was beautiful.

[@BrainMeltGaming]

It's a combo of George's death and Vince's brother dying, absolutely heartbreaking

[@itsallgood4093]

Patty Lovelace doesn't always get the credit she is due, such a great voice! Don't feel bad, I've cried a little every time I've seen this. Sweet Pea sure loved the Possum,

[@MamaBe1963]

And cried again tonight...

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

Vince was close with George. Jones nicknamed him Sweet Pea. But he said in a podcast that it was hearing Patty’s voice come in that broke him up. Then he improvised the guitar solo to give himself some time to get it together. Shout out to Garth Brooks down front for being the first to stand up to support him.

[@lindabrewer3243]

"You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" by Patty is amazing!!

[@Rosiepooh75]

This ☝️☝️☝️

[@Enfield-1853]

Yes please listen to this song Patti's father was a coal miner. He died from black lung. She sings this from her soul.

[@valstraley]

Check the live version. Her voice is wonderful.

[@markmyers6472]

I add my vote for you to react to this one.... I suggest the one that is just Patty and her small group live.... in many ways, with this song in particular, a duet distracts from the emotion she has for her Kentucky roots.

[@mrsk911]

Yes!!!!! This is my most played song. Incredible.

[@mike650r]

Please react to Patty doing :You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive". The LIVE version is awesome!

[@hoggtube1]

Can you imagine writing a song that has such a deep meaning to you?... And then have to play it every time one of your friends passes away.

[@OkiePeg411]

He Let his guitar sing for a while. Patty was amazing support for Vince. He has a heart of gold!!!!

[@shanelady1049]

defiantly that's making your guitar say what you can't say

[@julie-annepoole6859]

Patti had retired from performing for 13 years until Chris Stapleton asked her to perform last year with him in a fund raising concert after their home state of Kentucky was flooded. She now back performing, has been inducted into the hall of fame. Their performance at that concert of You’ll Never leave Harlan Alive and at the CMA is stunning, great blend of voices, both their father’s were coal miners, so heartfelt and she has still got it

[@findingmyrootswoolmarketms]

I watch their Harlan performance repeatedly. ❤

[@rogeratkinson592]

That's some incredible musicianship right there. The entire group knows how to adapt the song proceeds.

[@StephanieEMT16]

2 things, yes Patty is INCREDIBLE. You should look into her stuff. She helped make the early-mid 90s country awesome. Second, Vince Gill is one of my favorite but he is also one of the best guitar players to watch. He plays incredibly with Carrie Underwood in the video How Great Thou Art. Also a good one to check out if you haven’t. ❤

[@markoehler2752]

If you don’t have a whole new respect for Patty Loveless after watching that, you weren’t paying attention. That’s two people who care deeply for one another and sing together better than most siblings. She is phenomenal. If you really want to hear what she’s capable of vocally, watch herLIVE performance of “you’ll never leave Harlan alive”.

[@KarenWarren-bu2bv]

Yes, Vince wrote it for his brother, who died young. George Jones was one of his best friends and mentors.

[@davidnunn6608]

Vince and Patty have been friends for a long time. I seen them when they toured together in the mid 90s. One show Patty’s guitar player had something happen so Vince stepped in and played guitar for her during her set then came out and played his set. Over the last few years Vince has been playing guitar for the Eagles.

[@LincolnHawk-bk5yr]

I love that "I can't do this right now, I'll just let my guitar talk for a bit" moment.

[@jeffreymcelrath2706]

Wow…if this doesn’t hit you in the soul you aren’t human. Great comments brother

[@cindyphifer970]

Vince and George were very close. They play this song a lot at funerals since Vince put the song out. Patty songs, You Don't Even Know Who I Am and You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive. Vince's song Nobody Answers When I Call Your Name also has Patty singing

[@SherriJordan-mi2kz]

Z patty lovelace has the most beautiful voices ever. I don’t know a female singer today that could hold a candle to her!!

[@davidharris1340]

Vince's comment "It's my belief they don't make those shoes anymore" is a reference to George Jones song "Who's gonna fill their shoes". Another true classc.

[@jamesleasure8836]

Absolutely beautiful. This is further proof that music can be the most beautiful form of prayer.

[@alicialawhun91]

I can't get through this without crying everytime I watch this. George is a legend. Vince is a great guy. 😢

[@sherribrock2726]

My heart just broke for Vince during this performance. Normally, the song breaks me. I had this song played at my son’s funeral. Patty has a wonderful catalogue of music. Yes, you should definitely dive into her music! Vince always makes that guitar talk!

[@seanjohnson6186]

George Jones and Vince were very good friends. George mentored Vince when he was starting his career.

[@FXMAN66]

Very few can even hold a candle to Patty Lovelace!

[@edrrobb1988]

Loveless;)

[@maxinefreeman8858]

Vince started to write the song after singer Keith Whitley died. He finished it after his brother died. He's added another verse. He says he's not going to record it again. For Loretta Lynn's tribute after she died.

[@kengoss6878]

This was at George Jones' funeral - whose body was in the closed casket down front. (George Jones helped Vince get his career started, and nicknamed Vince “Sweet Pea” ). George had struggled with alcohol and drugs for several years before he became a Christian and sobered up, and Vince had a half-brother who had struggled with alcohol and drugs and died in 1993 in his 50s of a massive heart attack. In fact, because George's wife was a Christian and helped him and loved him all through the struggles, George - in a prayer one night - told God that if God would help him he would give up the vices - and he did. According to George's wife, when George died, he had been in the hospital for five days, of which George had been in a comma the last three. George had just laid with his eyes closed and never said a word. Then, as George's wife and his doctor stood at the foot of the hospital bed, George opened his eyes, looked at the ceiling and said, "I've been looking for you. I'm George Jones", and then died. George's wife says she knows George was talking to God. Vince had written this song for his brother after his brother's death, and that's why it is so special to Vince. Patty Loveless was a good friend to both, and was there to help Vince get through the song. The song is about The mountain ( Heaven ) that his brother had to climb.

[@savageman2194]

It is my understanding that he started writing it for Keith Whitley and finished it when his brother passed. I may have it transposed .

[@NativeDrummer_]

This song pulls on my heart. I miss you Papa 1949-2017

[@matthewrodriguez7874]

He put every emotion he had into that guitar solo

[@melissacaddell2604]

I believe Vince and Patti are cousins. She sings background and with him on a few songs. However she is the most amazing singer on her own. I highly recommend a live version of You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive.

[@peted4866]

Yeah...this one pulls at the heart strings

[@kimberlygrimm7007]

When I watch this ; it feels like my heart is literally being ripped out of my chest! My Daddy LOVED and idolized George Jones like no other artist across all music genres! My sweet Daddy was murdered in 2012. So, when I see Vince breaking, I can't help thinking about my Daddy. R.I.P. George Jones R.I.P. Wallace Maynard

[@DabbaDoya]

I cry everytime I see or hear this. Especially knowing the history of the song, its evolution, and these artists careers. I loose it 😭😭😭 ❤❤❤

[@thisismetoday7423]

There are some beautiful songs of Vince’s with Patty singing harmony!! His voice is truly beautiful but he was so shaken here ❤

[@Ctkare4k9]

Literally singing his heart out…❤️❤️

[@sherrybaldwin2544]

Patty Loveless is great!

[@barbaracampbell9907]

Vince is emotional every time he sings it

[@davidharris1340]

This has to be one of the most uplifting songs ever written.

[@draxisstormshadow3244]

Patty Loveless - You Don't Even Know Who I Am

[@margaretervin8895]

He can give a whole conversation with his guitar, love it always.

[@kengoss6878]

This song has become one of the most played and song songs in modern American funerals - next to Amazing Grace. George's wife asked "Sweet Pea" to sing it for George.

[@morrigan908]

At the very beginning, he's referring to one of George Jones' most famous songs, Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes, written about the country greats of old who had already passed by George's late middle age.

[@curtislong6806]

To sing at a friend's or family members funeral has to be the hardest thing ever.

[@LJsReactions]

He wrote the song for his brother who died a few years ago...Patty Loveless stepped in and had his back the entie he couldn't sing so he mad his guitar sing....one of my favorite songs by Pattty Loveless is How Cn I Help You Say Good Bye

[@nicktw586]

I'd like to point out, as a native Oklahoman, the first celeb to stand up and show respect was also an Okie, Garth Brooks.

[@tinknal6449]

Well, his wife was up there...

[@nicktw586]

@@tinknal6449 his wife was standing next to him. He's not married to Allison Krauss, He's married to Trisha Yearwood.

[@nicktw586]

Sorry, Patty Loveless, not Allison Krauss.

[@tinknal6449]

@@nicktw586 Ah dang it, I keep getting that mixed up! 🤣

[@CarharttCowboy]

Not surprising at all

[@bgbdcam]

That solo was 100% therapeutic for Vince and the moment he needed to clear his mind and be able to finish the song. And we can't overlook the fact that Patty was his rock that kept the song and Vince himself moving forward

[@cindyphifer970]

Love Vince and Patty and George

[@theresamiddleton9377]

Yes it is his song wrote for. His brother who died

[@angieday5183]

Vince and Patty are very close friends and have sung together many times

[@draxisstormshadow3244]

Patty Loveless & Chris Stapleton "You Don't Even Know Who I Am"

[@judyrogers9313]

One of my favs!

[@BelleDede01]

Vince was supposed to do a guitar solo, but in order to regain control, the band and the organizers of George's funeral, let him play as long as he needed. Kudos to Patty for helping her friend and also for Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood to be the first to stand up to give him the support he needed. Vince wrote that song for his brother, and to his best friend Keith Whitley. Since George was such an icon and a mentor to Vince, he was also singing it for George's wife Nancy (sitting in the front row with short black hair). BTW, when Vince talks about George and 'they don't make those shoes anymore', he's talking about the song that George recorded awhile back 'Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes'. Of course, I know you like live but in this case, please watch the official video as you will see who George is singing about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmrm4Wno75qsKM

[@TheDivayenta]

This is moving because George Jones had just died. Watch this with Vince, Ricky Skaggs and Alison Krauss for divine harmonies!❤

[@shawnj1966]

As others have stated, it was originally about, Keith Whitley, who was a country singer before passing from alcohol poisoning. He was amazing! After the first verse that references a few of Whitley's songs, it was left incomplete until the death of Gill's brother, and was dedicated to him instead. I'm sure that while performing this at his friend's funeral, all of that emotion hit him. I really believe he was mourning all three at once.

[@peggysoutherland1183]

Emotional. Played at my dad's funeral

[@CynthiaCowan-z1n]

I watched at George's funeral. Broke me.

[@dpausa]

Patty Loveless . . . . "Nothin' But the Wheel" . . . . . great, great song that showcases Miss Patty's incredible voice . . . . . . . . . . . .

[@west-Co_exploration]

If you want to hear the best of Patty loveless check out her live version of "you'll never leave Harlan alive"

[@kevinscott1858]

I love your humanity

[@rhondadonald7315]

Keith Whitley (who Vince started this song for) died prematurely of alcohol poisoning. His hit “I’m no Stranger to the Rain” is so good. His voice was absolutely beautiful. You’ll notice Vince referenced that song in the lyrics when he says “you were no stranger to the rain”- please listen to it. His voice was so pure.

[@mwallace2337]

Vince Gill gave the perfect description of his singing with Patty Loveless: "blood harmony."

[@johngage856]

If you want to hear some beautiful examples of blood harmony check out the Louvin Brothers episode of the podcast Cocaine and Rhinestones. Highly recommended.

[@jerrywalters8885]

He alo did a great colab with Sara Evans on a song called NO PLACE THAT Fr

[@robertdurdinjr3638]

It was written originally for his brother and finished it when Keith Whitley died

[@LincolnHawk-bk5yr]

My whole family sat down to watch George's funeral. There were 24 of us sitting and standing around the room. There wasn't a dry eye in the house when Vince started breaking down.

[@LJsReactions]

He is one of the few people who can make a music instrument sing

[@MommaBird52]

Chris Stapleton invited Patty to sing with him. They did her song -- You Don't Even Know Who I Am. Ole Possum loved Vince, called him Sweet Pea and the love was reciprocated. Patty also sung Blame it On Your Heart which was a great karaoke song!

[@Valslist34]

What Vince can't say in words, he says in his guitar playing. always

[@NativeAmericanIndiansGen-ii7ne]

Alan Jackson also sang at George’s funeral. He sang George’s song “He Stopped Loving Her Today”.

[@donnaewe3692]

Another Very emotional, heartfelt, moving performance. ❤

[@michellejackson6679]

Give some major props to Patty.. she had his back when he was losing it... She knows how hard it was for him. Thinking about his brother and the man who had just died and called him SWEETPEA... Vince started writing it when his brother passed away and finished it when Keith Whitley died. Such an amazing performance that makes me tear up every time.

[@shweetpotato]

omgoodness, she carried him through the song when he lost it.. it was great, they are amazing together

[@kristinh77]

Both of them have amazing voices! You should check out more Patty loveless songs. " Blame it on your heart" or "How can I help you to say goodbye" are both great songs. A fun one from Vince Gill is "one more last chance"

[@michelleortega1514]

You'll never leave harlan again live with patty and chris stapelton.So good.

[@jessicafarwell723]

I saw an interview where Vince said he was doing okay until Patty started singing with that beautiful voice of hers

[@peggysoutherland1183]

Patty Loveless---You'll never leave Harlan alive. A must from Patty

[@candacewillis4443]

Excellent reaction. You are the best. Please check out Patty Loveless singing "You Will Never Leave Harlan Alive." It is a stunning song and shows her talent to the highest degree.

[@angieday5183]

If u reacted to Vince singing "when I call your name", that was Patty singing with him on that record

[@livinnash7693]

He sang this song for a police officer that I was good friends with. He sings it with so much emotion every single time. Great review sir. Respect.

[@danf1293]

Check out Patty Loveless and Chris Stapleton “you’ll never leave Harlan alive” live at some award show 👌🏼

[@drewcliff82]

Such a performance of such an amazing song. Definitely get into more Vince and Patty.

[@fredalf3152]

One of the most played at a funeral

[@denisecrane1327]

Yes he wrote this song for his brother when he passed away, and now their singing at George Jones funeral

[@DebbiePeppers]

He was also a scratch golfer I am so happy he chose Country music

[@calvinmckinney9303]

This is such a beautiful song. He wrote it for his brother when he passed.

[@artfisk3]

NO solo ever had anymore emotion put in it ever !!!

[@danrudnick5252]

Someone commented that with George gone, he left some big shoes to fill. Vince said "It's my belief that they don't make those shoes anymore."

[@mamaalaska]

Vince Gill wrote this song for his brother who died. I won’t go into how or why he died. It’s not my place. Vince gets very emotional with this song because it originates from his brother’s death.

[@l.l4456]

Do yourself a favor, watch Patty singing You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive. Beautiful, haunting, meaningful Bluegrass music at it's best! The song lyrics are personal to Patty. She is a cousin to Loretta Lynn. They were both born a Coall Miner's Daughter.

[@christopherhooten4601]

If it wasnt for Patty this would have never happened, but the pain in "sweet pea's" voice is what gives it that break you heart feel because its real. dunno if you noticed but Patty knows how close Vince and Georger were so she never takes her eyes off him to make sure he is OK.

[@Frank-Reynolds]

This song was one of my dad's favorites. It was sung at his memorial. I can't listen to it with dry eyes.

[@virginiamitchell42]

It was not written for this moment but was released in 1994.

[@757optim]

The hurt is for those left behind.

[@SickGirlRocks]

1:50 Patty Loveless Never leave Harlan alive and Two Coats

[@ixarodriguez-gj3og]

His emotions really make the song here.

[@MargaretRosenbalm]

The video that I saw for this song had Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and Patty Loveless. Check that one out. It’s incredible.

[@jimbennett8036]

Vince started writing this when his brother died and went back and finished it when a friend died. If you want to hear a really good performance of it you should watch his and Patty's performance of it for George Jones' funeral. He does an unplanned guitar solo to give himself time to regain his composure.

[@mhelen7360]

That's what this is.

[@lauree4138]

All of the other country music artist who stood up to show their support and love while he was trying to get through that song with an incredible moment Another performance at the funeral by Alan Jackson. He sang the George Jones classic He stopped loving her today. It was beautiful.

[@valerieblack6445]

I wish you had watched the video where Vince and Patty talked about George before they started singing. Vince and Patty loved George. (Especially Vince)

[@heathersullivan2561]

Patty saw how Vince was just too overcome to sing but she pushed through and helped him sing it. I cried just watching this.

[@nataliemiller5537]

When Vince gill can't make it through the song. His guitar cried right along with him 😢😢 rip George Jones. We miss you

[@robertrogers891]

He wrote this song for a friend than his brother and George jones who the mentor to both of them a greater harmony cant be found on any duet they sing ❤

[@lizetteolsen3218]

This is always a difficult performance to watch. He is trying to be part of the event, but grieving deeply for his friend. He once said he was stunned at how this song has touched people at such moments. Such is the muse.