Nanci Griffith - There's A Light Beyond These Woods ( Mary Margaret )

[@sharonvyse330]

This song made me smile seeing Nanci perform it with Roseanne Cash and Mary Chapin Carpenter years back, but tonight I have tears in my throat and cannot hum a tune. She touched me down deep in the soul. Farewell "Mary Margaret" author...sure hope that spirit of yours is free, and soaring above the sky well beyond the light!

[@MrDtJ1]

I only just found out she passed looking for her music to help me sleep and feel just this. Her music also touched me deeply and carried me through the highs and lows. Goodbye and thank you for such wonderful music.

[@sharonvyse330]

@@MrDtJ1 The Kennedys, Pete and Maura did a beautiful celebration of her life's work this afternoon for about 1 1/2 hrs. I believe you can find it on You Tube under their weekly Sunday broadcasting as grounded until covid gets them back on the road. Absolutely beautiful. Stay Safe!

[@katietheriault6387]

this song always made me cry on a normal day. takes on new meaning now.

[@jamesw2355]

…. on blackbirds wings.

[@cate1958]

I agree. I am so sad.

[@martyfricke4707]

One of the most beautiful songs by the most beautiful singer and songwriter the world has known. Nanci, we wish you an eternal bluebonnet spring!

[@seanfaulkner8210]

Beautiful person and brilliant performer.

[@markmclendon8621]

I'm 70 yr old...been a fan of this beautiful angel for decades.....if God is merciful (and he is) I'll meet her on the other side and finally get to tell her of my unending love.

[@stevensmith743]

I live 2 miles from Mount Bonnell in Austin. I go there often to think, and every time I top all those steps, I think of this song...

[@GordyThomas]

One of the kindest people I've ever met in Nashville. It was a delightful surprise for me the night she came to one of my benefit guitar polls and sat in on a round that included singer-songwriters Don Henry and Skip Ewing. She was personally very kind to me and I've never forgotten that. May Her Memory Be Eternal! 😇😇😇 🙏🙏🙏

[@gazoontight]

Such a loss.

[@Jay-bg2eh]

Memory Eternal

[@joycestein6340]

Heartbreaking

[@LeeMarieHarder]

Same. I drove her at Folk Festival in Canada. So incredibly sweet and kind.

[@cate1958]

What a precious memory. She seemed gentle like a kitten. What an honor to have been blessed with her and her talent.

[@Databyter]

I'm older, and I am a man, who was once a boy, of course. But this song gives me a lump in my throat, about MY childhood. Because it is so relateable and the melody and voices are so evocative. What a piece of art this is.

[@samsham8181]

She’s a master storyteller blended with a sweet voice…

[@rawhide2803]

Sad news I just heard today. She was always faithful to us here in Belfast at a time when nobody played here. She was a talented girl and always came across as a lovely person with a good heart.

[@sandraclick7812]

3/23/23 I just discovered her on Austin City Limits showing clips of her concerts over several decades, amazing music and gifted lady. 😢❤

[@David-o5r9w]

I discovered this incredible human being over ten years ago... Or Maybe she discovered Me... regardless, She and her music literally saved me during the darkest time in my Life... parents death, divorce, children grown and gone, forced retirement after 34 years... Yet here I am... Nanci Griffith is a gift to all of us... Those of you who know Her and her musical peers are blessed... I know I am... Go to Rest Nanci in that five and dime that smells like popcorn and bubblegum rubbed around on the bottom of a leather sole shoe... And take that elevator note... going up...

[@fflobcommish]

I remember coming home from work late one night. I was flipping through the channels and the late night evangelists. I came across a broadcast of Austin City Limits with Nancy singing. I just could not turn it off. I was mesmerized....and always have been. She's the greatest talent that nobody I know, know about.

[@jimbanda]

Lovely , she is indeed a treasure .

[@lauramarymcculloch9388]

What a lovely way to discover Nanci, she's an absolute angel and can't believe she's gone now x.

[@beckyquinlan3101]

RIP wonderful sweet talented lady............:(

[@arubalovers]

So much talent and almost no one knew her....she was so amazing...she should not be gone this soon...RIP sweet angel...:(

[@AmorYMigas]

I going to miss her talent.

[@LindaAllen2129]

I took care of performers backstage at Kerrville Folk Festival, Nancy was so very kind performed every year for years. She was special and so kind. It was a privilege to hear their music, Nancy Griffith, Bill Stains, Alan Damron, Guy Clark, Lyle Loveitt, Peter Paul & Mary, Odetta,Kate Wolf,………Happy Times🎶

[@jimwebb9328]

What a great job! So jealous...

[@athomewithrosa]

I heard this as I was driving to work. It moved me to tears especially as a nurse during this pandemic. Such a beautiful voice.

[@janeruthraphael4644]

She just passed away at 68 😓

[@shellabell2318]

This is one of favorite songs. Thank you for the work you do. It's really too much to ask.

[@youllis]

Thank you for saving lives and seeing us through this

[@jahltdyt]

God Bless you Sharon for all you do! I recently lost my sister which held music close all her life. Nanci, if you could sing a song to my beloved sister Stephanie that be great! Rest in Peace. 🙏

[@peteterry2877]

RIP Nanci. Taken from us far too soon. Thank you for giving us your beautiful music.

[@Poipubeachboy6584]

and Beauty

[@mattthompson9826]

John was Nanci’s date to the senior prom. He dropped her off at her house after it was over and died in a motorcycle crash between her house and his. I understand she just met up with him again last week and went on another date in heaven.

[@libertyann439]

...And they waltz in the aisle of the five and dime...

[@joycestein6340]

thats a lot to carry lifelong

[@MJ-wrty]

True story?

[@johnhughes8466]

She touched you with such heartfelt truth like no other! Amazing songwriter and artist! I saw her many times over here in England and are amongst my fav concerts! She will sadly missed!

[@libertyann439]

@@MJ-wrty Yes.

[@patcharisma]

"And when we die we say we'll catch some blackbird's wing and we will fly away to heaven - come some sweet bluebonnet spring..." Goodbye, dearest great and sweet Nanci (born July 6, 1953, Seguin, Texas, USA - died August 13, 2021), will you now look from heaven down to us...

[@brew667]

Rest easy Nancy. 💔 This world just got a lot darker today. We're all far poorer now that you've left us, but you'll never be forgotten and your beautiful music will live on. RIP Nancy

[@integral.alchemy.psychotherapy]

one thing I have experienced a number of times, holding space as beings pass through their bodysuits to whatever mystery is next, is that the energy that is released into the world at that time is pure light....making the world a little brighter....her gift, her light will continue to light us on our paths my friend.....

[@youllis]

@@integral.alchemy.psychotherapy yeah she's one of those artists too who has glory that is only just beginning, now. I miss her I wish we could have met

[@saltminedevelopment]

The world is a better place because Nanci Griddith lived here.

[@markmun99]

So sad that Nanci is gone from this world too young. I first heard Nanci on a compilation disc called "Steal This Disc" with the song "Once in a Blue Moon". I kept coming back to that song and when Other Voices came out, I was hooked. We saw her maybe 5 times over the years, my daughters really grew up with her. A beautiful person, wonderful voice and great songwriter. "When we lost John" always gets me. Hopefully, her and John and Mary Margaret are together again.

[@artnouveau7633]

' s

[@artnouveau7633]

The first time i got to hear her she was on the college circuit it was the mid 70s What a beautiful voice been listening since. Her passing broke my heart.

[@johnnyw275]

My dad - John - was KIA in 1968. That line brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[@kalevala29]

I still miss her. 🥲

[@lawrencebarlow5009]

"Old songs need new voices singing them in new places to stay alive". From the liner notes of "Other Voices, Other Rooms" . Apparently this was said in a conversation between Nanci and Emmylou Harris about the songs of Kate Wolf, and upon hearing of Nanci's passing, it's now our responsibility to keep songs like this alive. Memory Eternal Nanci Griffith.

[@donalddingler1263]

This song always bring tears too my eyes, she was a beautiful lady inside and out.

[@edlegette9753]

I just got the news day of this sweet angel passing,I am saddened deeply,thank you Nancy for all your music

[@davidburton-richardson9516]

I beleive this Song is about Nanci's friend and also about her Boyfriend at High School. Her BF gave her a ride to the Prom on his Motorbike. He said he would pick her up later. Sadly on the way back he crashed and was killed. With all this and illness Nanci had a sad life. Hopefully now she is at peace. RIP Nanci Griffith xxx

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

Nanci NEVER recorded a bad album. . .Every cut was a polished gem…every one……..

[@skc1957]

We will miss you so very much, Nanci. Thank you for the music

[@triciaoneal7398]

This song always drives me to tears. Lauren and I were close friends when I lost her in ‘91. Will never get over that loss.

[@patricklawson2908]

What sad news to hear Nanci Griffith has died. I listened tonight, so many inspirational songs, it brought up many thoughts of the amazing concerts in Glasgow and Ireland. Your lyrics and music are 'food to the soul'. Rest in peace, and prayers for you, you'll never be forgotten with such a legacy and catalogue of sweet music.

[@SashaOrr]

Her voice. Has moved me to tears for 30+ years xxxx

[@jkoncz]

I'm with you

[@juanitashatley9438]

I'm with y'all 🌎✌💜😄

[@GD-me2lv]

Yep

[@GregHack100]

Me, too. Haiku for that Texas girl: Cracked my heart open The first time I heard her sing Still does, every time

[@dannilaser16]

Sasha Orr are you related to Benjamin Orr?

[@davidtaylor2292]

I’m a Brit and only discovered Nanci about 6months ago and fell in love with her smile her voice and beauty. All those years before I now consider wasted. So shocked to hear the sad news. 😢😢

[@jonhowe2960]

it was the UK and Ireland in particular that were her greatest supporters and probably kept her writing and recording over the years. Thankful for that.

[@skontheroad]

She was so big in Ireland! She loved it there. And they loved her back! She is missed!

[@BRIDGETTattoo]

My favorite song from her is "It's a Hard Life"

[@kendavies1616]

Reunited with John - RIP Nanci - bless you

[@markcmiller505]

I know you have finally found a measure of peace Nanci. God bless you and thank for all the beautiful melodies. Forever in my soul….

[@gregmeagher3945]

I would have loved to have met this gentle soul...i was turned on to her in the early '90's and never let go

[@geesplace4362]

Such a gift she had. A voice clear as a bell and a down home story teller with a gift to make the listener feel the depth of her tales. Heard her in LA years ago. A magical evening. Singing with the angels now. Beautiful soul.

[@johnbanach3875]

At McCabe's Guitar Shop? That's where I heard her.

[@freddavis1397]

We named our first daughter after this song ….R.I.P. Nanci….😪🌹🌹

[@BRIDGETTattoo]

Beautiful ❤ My sisters name is Mary Margaret ❤

[@michaellutes2163]

We've lost so many great performers these past few years: Tom Petty, Jeff Beck, Tony Rice, John Prine, and so many others. I was crushed when John passed, but i don't think i'll ever get over Nanci's passing. 😢💔

[@lenanewton3280]

hearing the news today, this was the song I had to hear... thanks for the songs, Nanci

[@youllis]

I miss you Naci we listened to you in the car with my mom in Georgia but I never heard this song until today 💛 theres a light beyond these woods for you, I love you RIP 8-13-21

[@youllis]

@Morgana Le Fay ... about you

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

I wrote her a personal letter around 1984. To my surprise, she replied with a short note on a card. I was so thrilled. Love her music and always will. She is a treasure and will be missed by so many she touched.

[@terryreaves6529]

every time i see nanci griffith i end up in tears. one of my all time heros in music. i only hope to meet her once before i die. i am runing out of time but she still shines so bright for me.

[@FrancoS59]

To me too, Terry, Nanci comes straight to my heart, warms me and devastates me. And tears down her cheeks. I love Nanci, meeting her would be the most beautiful thing that could happen to me ... Nanci is a wonderful dream

[@raven92562]

Thank you for memories of a far simpler life, when Austin was home and family. Now it's all hustle, bustle and strangers. Rest in peace. Time for another generation to find their simple times.

[@smallstones]

The greatest story tellers in music. The 'Light beyond these wood' album was my introduction into Nanci's music. And I still remember buying the reacord from the Boots store 12 miles from where I lived. Like Steinbeck's Wayward Bus her songs always took you on a journey.

[@conniehahn4577]

Heart breaking....fly high with the white crown sparrow....a voice like no other... Have listened to that voice for so many years.....love and comfort to her family....she will be missed

[@luv2fly745]

I envy all of you who knew this wonderful human being and her special talent. I just discovered her today because of her death and am here with tears in my eyes listening to this song and mourning the loss of a person I have not known until now. What a tremendous loss for greatness and goodness in the world. I wish I had known you Nanci when you were still with us.🎸🎤🕯️🎶

[@XOkie]

Rest In Peace Ms. Nanci. I'll always love you.

[@thomassicard3733]

Will I ever be able to listen to Nanci and not cry profusely? It's such incredibly beautiful, incredibly touching music. Such a blessing...

[@b1j]

I’m wondering the same thing. Hasn’t happened yet.

[@TheBigO-k6g]

So sad to hear of this sweet angel's passing. RIP Nancy.

[@ed7hanke]

This was a tough one to get through today, 8/13/21. Now and forevermore in the ultimate eternal Light beyond These Woods... #NanciGriffith ✨

[@markbell9973]

You said it. Must say thx for that. I could never have got through speaking or writing this same thought. "Strange, the land of tears." A quote from St. Exupêry's *The Little Prince.*. On this day March 2022, Mark (Arizona usa)

[@tanyalowe7150]

I think I was 13 when I heard this beautiful song, my God its so beautiful still makes me cry. Love you Nancy you are a legend.

[@sheilafaulkner1095]

My throat burns with suppressed tears right now. I can’t sing. It’s too sweet . I miss her already.

[@gailtemple]

Same

[@harpinpoem]

Oh God Nanci you were such a wonderful poet! So beautiful and young here…I can’t believe you are dead…

[@michaelrossi6192]

Damn............beautiful woman - beautiful voice - beautiful soul

[@meadowm1742]

Such a loss to the world. Supremely talented yet humble.

[@gregblocker]

One of the most beautiful and talented people in the world. I hope to meet her again, someday!

[@catherinefarrugia7509]

She perfectly captures both the innocence and hope of youth. Xx

[@wappa99]

She was beautiful and talented at a time in an America that has passed into history.

[@davidchamberlain5425]

A Clever delightful lady who sang a lovely song straight from her heart❤️🎵👍 rip...This world was just a fleeting show for Nanci's illusion given❤️🎶🎵👍amen.

[@BrianWMay]

Nice to see her playing a Martin, normally a Taylor I believe. Lovely song. RIP lass.

[@biffbowers99]

There’s a light beyond these woods, Nanci…RIP…

[@davidbumpus8574]

Now you are seeing the light beyond the woods...Godspeed Nanci & bless you for all you left us with. Fly high...peace & 💘

[@bandcouver]

My first radio job was a Country station in Penticton BC, Canada in the early 90's. I wasn't a Country music fan at all. But, this station was one of the very rare cases where the on-air people got to pick what music they played. One of the acts that moved me the most was Nanci Griffith. When I first hear 'Love At The 5 & Dime' I thought 'Wow! There is some very good stuff here!' It's just the corporate media keep us ignorant of it. I'm sad at her passing as I didn't play her music as often as I should have on my Radio Bandcouver show on Co-op Radio. My show is very eclectic from Punk-Country, from Folk to Funk, to Psychedelia to electronica etc. Rest In Peace, Naci Griffith. Thank you for opening my eyes and ears to the GOOD Country music.

[@clydelindsay6657]

She was such a beauty…long live Nanci

[@1958ab]

I’m from England and only discovered Nanci about six months ago - I feel cheated missing so many years when I could have been listening to her.

[@maighreadt]

Thank God for friends and especially childhood friends. How wonderful it would be to see Nanci in The Olympia in Dublin again. Listen to her songs and stories and sing along just like the true believers we are.

[@johnemmons8306]

just when the memories have started to fade a bit she breaks my heart again… She well and truly stood me still and she always will…

[@bhaque5503]

This really hits home today with so many souls deciding to move on to another plane. Seize the day and Godspeed all!

[@ombra3900]

I don’t remember when I “found” Nanci, but it seems like forever and now she has died but she is alive in my mind and heart. Life is about what you leave behind, and Nanci left us with wonderful music and inspiration and memories. Well done.

[@MrLuumpy]

I just kinda found her , now at 56. duh

[@MrLuumpy]

TIH.. Thrive in Heaven. Sweet women.

[@jacklucking691]

wow....we as a human race lost a beautiful soul with Nanci going to Heaven and she will truly be missed. The Angel Choir will be so much better now with Nanci. God Bless Her.

[@jennross6466]

Rest In Eternal Peace Sweet Lady. You will be fondly remembered.

[@kevinr5187]

No one gives her the the credit she deserves as a guitarist. She’s incredible! In my opinion the most talented musician ever…..singer songwriter and instrumentalist, the complete package!

[@leecobb3470]

I fell in love with you”so long ago” you were a gift to this world. Your in my heart forever

[@WolfQuantum]

Saw her twice in Oregon back in the mid-90s. Loved her and her music long before that. Traveled many miles across this country at times with her songs keeping me company.

[@seanpenfold5]

She put it down in words, may their friendship last forever.

[@nickanddeb]

I first heard Nanci Griffith in 1988 when “Little Love Affairs” came out. It was playing overhead in Newbury Comics, a Boston based store more known for Alternative Rock than Country. By the time “Gulf Coast Highway” and the title song were done, I’d bought the CD; a first for any artist for me. After playing the album several times that night, I went out the next day and bought her entire Philo collection on sale at Lechmere! “Mary Margaret” moved me to tears the first time I heard it; so much innocence, sadness and beauty in one song. I saw her in concert several times; as wonderful as “One Fair Summer Evening”, still on my “Desert Island” list. She will be missed, RIP.

[@epipd5712]

Her songs made me think, made me feel, brought me happiness and joy. She was an angel on earth and as she rests in peace, she will always be an angel. RIP your awesome song bird.

[@beatletech1]

I never heard much about her till her death . Better late than never i guess. Her talent, grace and beauty really struck my heart . Wonderful.

[@pepperwater29]

there's a light beyond those clouds, Mary Margaret...shine on, Nanci, shine on!

[@patriciadonahue7075]

Man I miss Nanci. I went to so many of her concerts in Philly & suburbs since the 80’s. Her music got me thru so many tough times over the years & then this Pandemic. Love you Nanci.

[@gazoontight]

I was so in love with her back in the late 80s.

[@64fairlane305]

MeToo

[@d.shelby8171]

I still am.

[@Dave-nk6qz]

Still

[@alisonshaw7165]

Makes me think of my old friends, out there somewhere

[@billgillette2859]

I have been in love with this woman for decades.

[@kathleenhendrickson2090]

What a great writer and born to shine.

[@michaelkirkby6306]

What a lovely person.

[@b.w.videos2486]

Beautiful Lifetime Friendship, Her Happiness & Sadness, Long May She Sing

[@tonystephens6858]

Beautiful harmonies. I really do miss her.

[@atticusfredericks6210]

Miss you Nanci. Thanks for leaving these gems behind for us to hold up to the light and watch you shine.

[@solobo5823]

I will always miss you Nanci Caroline Griffith, ❤️🙏🏻😢

[@logan1572]

What a treasure. Shootin' bottle caps. "By God, I got that one." "Five miles away but I got that one." Love it.

[@aerinvirago7269]

Excruciatingly beautiful

[@toksdad]

She will live on in each of us. peace be upon her

[@stevenlawlor520]

What a stunning performance. Simply beautiful ❤

[@williamcole60]

always see crowds interrupt her this crowd new the deal and I'm grateful they did

[@brionmitchell1420]

Oh no, another treasure, gone. At least we have her music, she lives on.

[@GeeBee909]

Nanci Griffith, Kate Wolf, Judee Sill three female singer/songwriters who must be remembered for their outstanding talents. The sincere honesty in their music is SO real. The song here is one of my favorites of Nanci's from her first appearance of Austin City Limits (p.s. the pretty yellow dress she's wearing here, she made herself. A true multi-talent)

[@jamesmcintyre2008]

Very true....I would add Laura Nyro and Sandy Denny to your list

[@xgutierrez933]

Still gives me goosebumps

[@jamesbean2591]

Beautiful song, one of Nanci’s best...tears in my eyes every time Nanci loses John....❤

[@texanleons]

Wonderful sounds coming from her mouth.

[@jimk518]

What a fantastic talent she was. I adored her. Her imagery is astounding.

[@kellyvcraig]

Reminds me of Please Come to Dallas. . . . One of those voices that moves through you.

[@buzzardjake2177]

Fabulous.

[@teaberrywmn]

RIP sweet Nanci. We've lost a true spirit and a gift to us all.

[@rolfgreve]

Ein wunderbares Lied, eine tolle Stimme nur schade das sie nicht mehr ist.