Red Wing - as performed by Jack Marti

[@carolgwilt1885]

My grandpa sang this song to me when I was very young. I am now 65 and still remember this song. I love you grandpa. Thank you for all your love and for sharing this song with me.

[@christophermcconnell3867]

My Grandparents helped raise me as a child, and were elderly by the time I came along. My Grandpa was born in 1896, Grandma in 1905. The first songs I remember being sang to me are Red Wing and Danny Boy. Good memories

[@robertpryor7129]

Thank you for this blast from the past. My dad used to sing this song to me, along wit 'Big Rock Candy Mountains' in 1950 or so. He was in his fifties at the time.

[@K-Denton]

Yes, I'll be 73 this year. I purposely looked for this song. I believe Elton Brett even sang it, or maybe Eddy Arnold. My Mama and Daddy sang this then my big brother sang it alot too. He loved this song. They are all together now in Heaven and I'm sure they sing there too! Thank You so much for singing it for all of us that has memories of this Song. God Bless!

[@leslijones4443]

One of my best childhood summers, we were headed out to Ruidoso, NM, with our horses. My grandparents were along, and Granddaddy brought his “French harp”..he played “You are My Sunshine”, “Turkey in the Straw”, “No Place like Home”, and others, but “Redwing” was my favorite..the year was 1967; I was seven, too. No one left now but my brother and me, but I request this song whenever a string, accordion, or harmonica player is near, and they all usually know it. ❤️ Thanks, Jack, for the memories.

[@annehughes3997]

I’m 82 now and loved my dad singing this

[@sophiaterranova3540]

My granny sang this to me and I’m so happy it has connect so many people :)

[@angelakeenan2858]

I LOVE THIS SONG TO BECAUSE MY DAD ALSO SINGS THIS SONG. MY DAD IS 85 YEARS OLD.

[@Cactus2551]

☺️

[@geneneill530]

My hair is streaked with gray now ... but I can still remember my grandmother singing this song to me as a lullaby when I was a tiny tot. I could not have been older than three or four, so the year would have been about 1970. One of my very earliest and fondest memories. Thanks for posting the video, Jack.

[@JackMarti1956]

You're entirely welcome!

[@rogerpropes7129]

My mother was born in 1911 and her earliest memory was her older sister singing it to her. The song had been a hit about 1905.

[@stephenjohnson8935]

Well done, Jack!

[@patriciaherman9634]

When my grandma stayed over at our house she slept in my bed. In the morning she would sing this song to me. 1965 ish. Also Twenty Froggie went to school. She was taught those songs in a one room school where she attended. 1910 ish. Listening to this has brought joy!

[@mbellamy82]

I found this video because I wanted my wife and daughter to hear the lullaby MY grandmother always sang to me as a boy. Now if you will excuse me I have some dust in my eyes.

[@1sinequanon]

This was one of my grandfather's (born 1887) favorite songs. I didn't know it until one day when I was talking with my mother. I told her about how much I love this song and that it always makes me cry. That's when she told me. I had always heard it as a fiddle solo. This is the first time I have heard the words. Thank you for sharing this.

[@paulroyer02]

Oh, man, I'm 52 years old now. I remember my dad who is long gone singing this song to me when I was 5-6 maybe. Now I get to sing it to my new born son, thank you.

[@margaretmiller8672]

My grandmother taught this to me when I was a toddler! I used to sing it with her all the time. She passed away seven years ago nThank you for bringing it to life for me again ❤️.

[@karenmorrison437]

My grandfather sang this to us. He’s been dead for 60 years. I have a lump in my throat hearing this.

[@mirosusic-gx8uv]

​@@karenmorrison437God bless your grandfather!!!❤⚘️⚘️⚘️👋😇

[@teresasolis1179]

My Granny would sing me this song when I was little. Last night I dreamed of her and looked it up on KZbin. Thank you for the memories.

[@phyllisalippert-kelly524]

My grandfather sang this to us as children & it has a special place in my heart. 💞

[@SaunieHolloway]

I came here because the ice cream man was playing it. Then my 95 year old Grand-mama told me the name, and said she remembers her mother playing it on the piano. Thanks for posting it!

[@JackMarti1956]

You're welcome!

[@SweatShirtSkull]

A Colorado exclusive ice cream truck song!

[@SaunieHolloway]

@@SweatShirtSkull We live in Southern California. Well, I do. Grand-mama has since passed away, but I come here to play it when I'm missing her❤️

[@lawrencesmith253]

As a young boy I’d go to my dad’s print shop and clean the press, he would sing my darling red wing. Listening to it brings back many memories.

[@JesusFreak288]

Hearing this song has brought tears to my eyes. My dad sang this song to us as he played his guitar many moons ago when we were kids. Thanks for recording it.

[@StevenPettijohn]

I have always cherished this song, and this is a wonderful rendition. Thank you!

[@JackMarti1956]

Glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@robertbreitweiser9139]

Mother used to play the piano and sing this to me ,I believe it was her favorite song,she was a one room school teacher at Janzen, Nebraska

[@buckgulick3968]

I'm 63 and when I was a wee lad my mother sang that song when tucking me in. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@rjwalker6677]

This was my dad's favorite tune. He played it on his harmonica for many years, from when I was a kid , until I was in my 50's and he was an old man. But I never heard the words before. Thanks for putting on You Tube.

[@JackMarti1956]

You're welcome!

[@alicefreesia8112]

My Dad always sang this one too!

[@pippisippi]

My mother’s favorite song💙 this was our lullaby

[@mibren2]

When I was a little girl my father use to sing this song to me, while strumming his guitar. Thank you for a walk down memory lane. RIP Daddy.

[@babyprincessparis]

I have heard this song all my life, i actually live in Red Wing, MN, a city named after Chief Red Wing.

[@hennihabeck8502]

Lovely old Song beaütifully sung and played

[@garfieldrupe630]

I learned to play this song on an Autoharp many decades ago. Probably around 1970

[@excellinkus]

I remember hearing this song from when I was about 4 years old, back in the early 1950s. Even then it made me sad.

[@fraydazelman5265]

My mother was from Canada and it was one of the first songs she sang to me as a small child. I’m now 71 years old and still love it, as do my siblings.

[@eddie123e]

@bandurasbox I am Scottish and was serving in the British Army. The fighting with the Chinese and North Koreans had become static along the 38th Parallel and we began to receive some home comforts such as a temporary canteen. One of our group was a young Welsh cook who had a wonderful voice and sometimes he would spontaneously start singing Red Wing. It is such a wonderful song AND we picked up the lyrics fairly readily and it became our standard chorus. Thanks for posting.

[@yesthatsagrubworm.7732]

Wow! Incredible just incredible to see how this song has traveled through history and...across the pond and helped morale during epic hard times! 💜

[@TTexas2]

It was the last time I ever got to do something for/with her. I am so glad I sang it to her even though I can't "carry a tune in a bucket" & I was only half awake. Later I learned from my sister, that for the first time since she had became ill, she was able to sleep well that night & her spirit was uplifted. Thanks again for a song well done. PS It is a true story about a real Indian maid. I wear "Red Wing" brand work boots made in Red Wing, WI, USA

[@normaadams4153]

My mother was born in a coal mining town on Dunn Glen Mountain in 1912. She sang this song to my sister and I and would dance a jig. We loved it!

[@patricialane141]

My dad used to sing this song to me as he rocked me to sleep that was back in the fall of 1969 lost dad in Feb of 1980 but if I close my eyes really tight I can hear and see him singing this to me thank u for posting

[@johnm9588]

I have never heard Red Wing sung before. You did a wonderful job of it. I have only listened to it on my 1907 recording of it by Prince's Military band. Columbia Record #A19.

[@kennethhaas3807]

My God! A man who gave me my first real job used to hum this, and occasionally sing some of the lyrics. For years, I despaired ever finding out what the name of the song was. But, as I have many times, I tried googling what lyrics I could remember, and lo! Here it is! Thanks so much for this! There was only one minor change in the lyrics. The way he sung it was; "and far away, her warrior gay had fallen bravely, fighting in the fray." It kind of flows more mellifluously that way, but might just be his quirky version. His name was Glen Morine from Marengo, Il, dead these many years, but I can still hear his voice singing this song! Rest in peace, Glen, Leda, and Jimmy.

[@JackMarti1956]

Thanks for sharing that! I actually learned it from sheet music, including lyrics, which was given to me by the person who requested that I record it. I never knew it had lyrics for years until he gave me that sheet music!

[@brendaleake]

My aunt had a player piano and this song was on one of the scrolls. My cousins and I would take turns pumping the pedals and singing along!

[@ferokitten7175]

My great Aunt had this piano roll for her player piano. I grew up singing this with her. Treasured memories, Thank You!!!!

[@orientbeachbum8346]

This was one of my mother's favorite songs. She was born in 1919.

[@anitaarnold8670]

My mother loved it also

[@JackMarti1956]

@@anitaarnold8670 This realy does seem to be a special song to a lot of people! Little did I know when I posted this the response it would get!

[@kcluckystars]

thanks to you and laurie... kc luckystars this song brought mom back for a bit...she reached for the photo and knew. you two keep on keepin' on.

[@1deseret]

Ah, brings back so many memories! My dad used to whistle this tune and sometimes sing it or play it on his harmonica all my growing up years.

[@bobbaker4027]

A cherished memory of my beloved 2nd grade teacher Miss. Orlean Wilburn....Thanks for the great rendition Jack!

[@heidigildersleeve9343]

My grandmother used to sing this song to us at bedtime or out camping. I am going to sing it at her memorial service coming up soon and I wanted to share the tune with my uncle. This is very helpful, and reminiscent of how she would play it on her guitar.

[@williamcaine4946]

My Mom used to sing this to me as a lullaby before bed. I'm so glad I found it. thank you mom!!

[@MrEmmaMcD]

Thank you. My mother (who was born in 1921) sang this as a lullaby to my brother and I, as did I to my children and I now sing it to my great niece. I hope to sing it to grandchildren one day soon. How lovely to find someone else across the planet who still sings my lullaby. Kindest regards

[@barrymore]

Brought a tear to my eye. My grandfather's fav song which he used to sing to me when I was child. Lovely.

[@Wintersmith12]

A piece of American history, and sung and played beautifully. Thank you :)

[@JackMarti1956]

Thank you!

[@sis2fngpkr]

I've looked a lifetime for this song. My grandfather used to whistle it. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@melanieleonard4728]

Thank you so much for uploading this. My grandmother used to sing this to us. It is so nice to have the words and music to it at long last. Bless you.

[@judykratovil74]

I love this song and the memories of my grandmother singing it to me in the 1950s. She had a print of a painting hanging on her bedroom wall that depicted a very sad looking Indian maid sitting beside a river in the moonlight. She told me it was the artwork of a calendar that hung in their general store in the 1920s. Wish I knew the story of that painting! Has anyone else seen it?

[@TTexas2]

Thanks for posting. My Dad born 1911, his mother sang it to him as a lullaby since the day he was born. Dad sang it to us while playing his guitar & harmonica. My Mom born 1914 said she learned it from her dad. Red Wing was Mom's favorite. Three months before she passed away, she called me at 2:00 AM one morning & requested I sing & play Red Wing on my guitar. So my wife & I sang it to her over the phone & Mom joined in singing the whole song.

[@JackMarti1956]

That's beautiful! Thanks for sharing! This isn't my main channel, so I don't always catch the comments. I just now discovered this one!

[@TTexas2]

@@JackMarti1956 2nd post -for some reason my response did NOT get posted, so try again It was the last time I ever got to do something for/with MOM. I am so glad I sang it to her even though I can't "carry a tune in a bucket" & I was only half awake. Later I learned from my sister, that for the first time since MOM had became ill, she was able to sleep well that night & her spirit was uplifted. Thanks again for a song well done. PS It is a true story about a real Indian maid. [When working around the Ranch,] I wear "Red Wing" brand work boots made in Red Wing, WI, USA

[@JackMarti1956]

That's awesome about your mom!

[@HankD13]

My grandad sang this song all the time - slower, more a lullaby. My mother loved it, and my father would sing it for her, once her dad had passed away. Nice to find a rendition of it for her, even if a little fast and jaunty.

[@K-Denton]

Yes, I remember hearing this song and my Daddy would play his Martin guitar and sing it. My brother sany it and also had a wonderful voice. Sometimes we sang it in the car on a drive somewhere. Thank you!!

[@Chrojd]

This must have been a song daddy's sang to their little girls because my dad sang this to me too. I miss him so much but this song brings back vivid memories. Thanks for posting this. I love you Daddy, RIP

[@froggiechar]

Jack, this is so great! I keep playing it over and over, again! Thanks for putting it on KZbin. God bless, Charlie.....I just subscribed!

[@jacksonmarsh2033]

Brings back good memories of my mom who used to sing this to me many years ago

[@darkallegiance666]

Thoroughly enjoyable. I haven't heard this song for over 40 years & didn't remember the last verse. I love the way you sang it.

[@origamigirl95]

I'm in my 20s, but I remember my grandma singing this to me as a kid. The words were slightly different in her version, but I'm so happy to have found it here, thank you! :)

[@bookworm1962]

This is the first song I ever learned all the words to - I remember driving with my grandparents and singing it over and over again till I could sing it by myself. I've always loved it, it is so sad but beautiful in it's own way. Thank you for a wonderful rendition :)

[@JackMarti1956]

Thank you! I never knew there were words till I recorded it!

[@yesthatsagrubworm.7732]

@@JackMarti1956 my great grandpa wrote the lyrics to this song and many more! I never had the honor to know him, but he was my dad's grandpa and passed when my dad was 10 years old...1947 ish. Thank u for sharing this! ♥️♥️

[@JackMarti1956]

@@yesthatsagrubworm.7732 My pleasure!

[@yesthatsagrubworm.7732]

These comments are priceless to read! I have an old instrument of his, idk but it looks like a mini banjo, or a banjo of that era maybe...? But it has the names of cities I assume he played at in handwritten on the 'leathery' part. The musical gene left the building apparently with him...but one gene has stayed all these generations later...we talk talk talk...away! Thx again for sharing!

[@christierobnett7235]

My mother who was born in 1922 remembered her mother singing this song.

[@marlynkauk9469]

Heard this many times, husband on the harmonica and his brother on the guitar. Never knew the story, thanks.

[@WordsofChangeTube]

I always like "union maid" and played it on the guitar, strumming with my thumb. I knew little of my grandfather, but recently found out one of his favorite songs was "Red Wing" (same tune as Union maid) which he played on the guitar (strumming with his thumb) and friends and family would sit on his porch and play it. What a great connection!

[@robertpark7800]

Thanks for your troubles finding this! Me great aunt used to sing to the wee ones, me! Oh, the power of music.

[@JackMarti1956]

You're welcome!

[@chandlerpatterson698]

My grandfather used to sing this to me and my cousins. He passed away this last October. Rip Papa

[@louisakeen9316]

I only know the instrumental version of this, so thanks for working out the arrangement! The lyric gives a different, sadder mood to the melody.

[@aliciaabrams2047]

My dad used to sing this song to me all the time when I was little. He only sang the chorus though, so I never knew just how sad this was until I was much older.I love this song.

[@JackMarti1956]

I never knew this song had words until I was asked to make this recording! :-)

[@tboy391]

@googlesee1 I know what you mean.My grandfather (born 1909) would sing this after dinner everytime they came to visit. My grandfather passed away in 1995. I miss him greatly, so this song brings back some wonderful memories of years gone by. So glad that you found this song.

[@patlala6591]

I too am 82, and the version I knew of this was the drinking song. I never knew the clean version until now. Very good.

[@SparklingSherry]

My grandmother used to sing this to me. Thank you!

[@ravenadams4683]

My PawPaw used to play this song for on the harmonica..........TY so much for bringing me back this childhood memory

[@ChctSflwr]

My dad (born in 1926) played this on the harmonica all the time too, quite a coincidence..or maybe everyone who learned to play harp of that generation learned this tune. I've known this song all my life, now learning it on mandolin myself!

[@octobersonya]

Thank you. My mom's mother used to sing her this. She and I are here listening to it now. She can not believe this exists for us to both hear. 3

[@JackMarti1956]

You're welcome!

[@mgo1990]

A beautifull song. Regards from Norway.

[@rastagirl007]

The photos appear to be authentic, and if they are, they are beautifully haunting!Love the instruments. Great job, Jack. This must have been a delight for you to produce!

[@starfish50]

I can remember my Daddy playing this on the guitar and singing it to us, such a sad beautiful song.

[@marywade3374]

My grandmother sing this song to me when I was very young now I’m kind of very old, but it still brings back memories. She would sing me to sleep with this song.

[@tamaralane3518]

Grandma played ukulele and sang this to me in her beautiful soprano voice. I loved her so much ❤️

[@boxercats]

When we were little (way back in the very early 1960's) my mother would play this on her piano and sing while we danced our version of Indians around the campfire. Thanks for sharing this. Brought back such good memories.

[@joelrobertsonmusic]

My grandpa used to sing this all the time. I forgot about it till I randomly started humming it. Beautiful memories!

[@alexisasha]

That really suits your voice and your style of playing, Jack. It was all new and fresh for this Australian as I have not heard the tune or the lyrics before. Thanks for such a great song to listen to over and over. When you have more like this, let me know.

[@mikesnowden1]

My Grandpa Eugene Lyle wanted me to play this for him in the 70's. unfortunately he didn't have a recording for me to copy & KZbin didn't exist. Here's to you Grandpa Snowden. One of the best men I ever knew. RIP.

[@rbheiss]

Fantastic recording! When I was a little kid back in the garden of Eden or something my mom used to sing me to sleep to this song. For some reason I did a search this evening and here I am. Memories man... thanks for the memories. Some of those memories come from the head but despite scientific arguments to the contrary memories also come from the heart. You sparked both kinds of memories here for me. Thumbs up and added to my favorites, Rolland B. Heiss

[@abcd0123504]

I grew up hearing this song. Loved it. thanks so much for posting it here!

[@jimfoulk5765]

The ice cream truck plays this tune. The one that goes down my street in the summer, very pretty song

[@kcbakingpowder]

The first time I heard this song, it was being played by a cousin of my dad on a violin late one night. I instantly fell in love with it, such a pretty song. I even went to the Smithsonian to find it but with no luck. Thank you for recording it, sure brings back some great memories.

[@JackMarti1956]

You're welcome!

[@zippcity]

Great Randition, Love this old song was not pleased when the City of Dallas Tx banned it from the ice cream trucks in the city some years back

[@Marysmith-kh7dt]

thank you for doing this song. one of my fondest memories of my mom is her singing and playing this on the piano when I was a kid. I haven't heard it in years. I looked for it and I could never find the version I remembered until I found your video. Thank you so much!!

[@savannahdennis9351]

Me and my grandfather used to play this song together in his pawn shop with the guitars that he had hanging on the walls we sang it a lil different but it still takes me back

[@Astyanaz]

Strange how things like this move through all time. We remember those who sang it. Somewhere there was a young and beautiful girl like Red Wing, mourning for her lost love. Remembered for awhile, yet now even their bones are have turned to dust and been forgotten, the same as the graves of those left buried on the paths of the wagon trains. It's sad how our past slips sadly away.

[@karensveiven8489]

I am nearly 80 and recall the many times my Daddy played his guitar and sang this to me.

[@chloeallen306]

Came from the shaytards!! Emmi is amazing!!

[@Dgahn]

It's the story of Red Wing and her love Hiawatha. It's also the town song of Red Wing, Minnesota. We had to learn it in choir in high school. I love the song and what you've done with it!

[@LuannonVlogs]

came here from shaytards, you go emmi

[@emmamarks5598]

Ya Emmi sang it better than this 😂🎤🎼

[@JJ-tn9do]

+Emma Marks i agree emmi sings it way better

[@samuelventola3627]

The chorus is played by the ice cream trucks here in Denver, Colorado. Most people have no idea what the heck is song here, so I post the link back here for them.

[@lahlibra]

Samuel Ventola sOmeoNE whO uNdErStANds!

[@bugman1984]

this song was the tune played on the Dairy Queen ice cream truck when I was a kid. now on endless loop in my brain.

[@RLSguitar]

Nice song and pics brother Jack! It's very refreshing to see you venture out a bit. Thanks for sharing. God bless.-

[@raymondcrooke]

Yes. Union Maid is Woody Guthrie's variation on the song. I've linked it as a video response. Thanks for sending this, Jack. Always good to hear the oldtime songs.

[@thatusernamehasnotbe]

wonderful! thank you, i've been looking for this, my mother told me it was her mother's favorite song as a child, and her being born in 1908 she grew up with it. thank you so much!

[@michellehallowell7949]

I’m 66 and my Dad played this song on his banjo and his mandolin. The little grandkids would skip and dance all over the house

[@ruotze]

This may become a classic!

[@ptgolfer4]

Excellent ! Good vocal and guitar back up. Have a Happy New Year

[@Rikki0]

Thank you, Jack. My Mom used to play this on the piano for us when we were kids. It was one of her favorites and one of mine as well.

[@JackMarti1956]

You're welcome!

[@Linda98671]

My grandma’s favorite song. Frankie Rose Carroll.. she sang off key, I do too…

[@andylundberg2932]

I listen to Fibber McGee and Molly on the old time radio app and found a few episodes in 1944 where they are playing some of this song. I wanted to know what it is supposed to sound like, thanks for this!

[@judybodner6336]

What a treat to hear such an old song. I remember this song on a cylinder record played on my parents' old Edison phonograph.

[@doverpoint1]

What a great song. An oldie but a goodie.

[@menjivar2537]

I was reading Johnny Got His Gun, and this quote called my attention, Now the moon shines tonight on pretty Red Wing The birds are sighing, the night wind crying . . . I searched on Google about it and i found this song, is really amazing how a book can make you travel into music and feelings, and the most sad is knowing that Joe althought he was deaf this song was playing in his mind.