Let them in & You can close your eyes

John Gorka with Ricky Koole live in "Het Nutshuis" in The Hague (the Netherlands), may 31, 2009. This was on the private party from Peter ter Horst and Willem Leeuwenhoek. The concert was recorded for the John Gorka video site. This is a kind of multi media site about John Gorka.

[@Vinniegret]

This is what we should sing on Memorial day.

[@scotthatfield5794]

As a 100% disablied Veteran from The Iraq War, this song brings me to tears. I come from a Family of Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen and this song moves me and echos my prayers for all who gave all. God Bless the writer.

[@markjohnson1540]

Tears streaming, memories of my late Mother in law who served as a nurse in the Philippines in well, loved ones who served in Vietnam, Ukrainians valiantly fighting for freedom. Beautiful, haunting, heart-wrenching song. Thank you John Gorka

[@immedgerto]

A Jersey boy done good. :) John Gorka is a national treasure.

[@franwayne736]

Amen

[@jimbouldin9164]

You got that right. And Chris Smither and actually, a bunch of others as well.

[@JilWilliams-bv9sv]

I LOVE YOU JOHN! KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL 4 YEARS!! "CAMP YUCKADOO"

[@cindym1159]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written sung by one of the most beautiful and rich voices I've ever heard. I'm so thankful a friend introduced me years ago to John Gorka.

[@tomcollins5195]

I had not heard Let them in Peter before. As a Veteran, I was very touched.

[@jmrivera5390]

USMC. 1968-1974. SEMPER FI, BROTHER.

[@Vinniegret]

I love this beautiful song.

[@danielsobkowiak4101]

Every song, every time I sit and listen, I am moved by this man's dedication to the art, as he takes us on a journey of story and thoughts. So inspiring, thank you again John.

[@danflury5688]

"There's always room for cello!" Everything goes good with cello! Love these songs with Ricky Koole, good on ya all!

[@lindagarland8215]

Helluva songwriter. I have seen him multiple times and will not miss him when he comes out to Portland! If you have never heard him start with A Gypsy Life........you are hooked.

[@michaelferry2733]

Day Of The Total Eclipse - Post event - Dear John, I love you so much since the Me & Thee days when I paid $5 to see you. I've written elsewhere of my debt to you for the many times I sang "Love Is Our Cross To Bear' in the Public Garden in Boston. One of the most beautiful songs ever written. It's no wonder I consider you a beautiful man and Angel of God. God bless you today and every day forever. All my love. Peace

[@tm502010]

This song moves me every time. A different take on the cost of war... This version is so very sweet...

[@lesleymoore1699]

You are my favorite songwriter. Have been for 15 years. Your expression and verses have much to teach. I, too, write songs, and its a great vocation.

[@paulhbrown]

Let them in, Peter They are very tired Give them couches where the angels sleep And light those fires Let them wake up whole again To brand new dawns Fired with the sun Not wartimes bloody guns May their peace be deep Remember where the broken bodies lie God knows how young they were to have to die God knows how young they were to have to die Give them things they like Let them make some noise Give roadhouse bands, not golden harps, to these our boys And let them love, Peter 'Cause they've had no time They should have trees, and birdsongs, And hills to climb The taste of summer In a ripened pear And girls sweet as meadow winds with flowing hair Tell them how they are missed And say not to fear It's gonna be all right with us down here It's gonna be all right with us down here Let them in, Peter

[@E_Fleming]

I logged onto KZbin just so I could like this song. I’ve only ever heard the Edwin McCain version which I love, but it doesn’t compare. Stellar work. Great harmonies and I love the cello.

[@rchristophe]

"girls sweet as meadow winds with flowing hair..." rings true with these two talented girls in accompaniment. well done, and splendid choice of songs. we just have to imagine a small venue show with JT and JG. and the dutch girls of course!

[@DrDom-le3yv]

This song is beautiful yet so sad. The lyrics and music are just incredible. What a special tribute to our fallen veterans.

[@D16S06]

Gets-me this song .... every time.

[@1dougdickens]

Just a very beautiful version of this song by John.

[@marthacain1468]

Sleeping in their garden of stone & tears, I sing them to gentle rest, & bid them good journey~all our late brothers & sisters, in arms, dear MG.

[@SharedMusic49]

Thank you for this posting!! Absolutely marvelous! I have followed John Gorka's Music since I first heard him at the Kerrville Folk Festival 25 years ago and he just keeps getting better and better. What an incredible songwriter his is.

[@franwayne736]

Kerrvert? What a wonderful venue that was/has been...

[@Oksana3391]

I heard Pa!ul Guerra sing this song! I love it so much

[@spoiledbigtime]

John, we love you in Lawrence Kansas, please come visit.

[@multicaruana]

This is quite a treat. To see this, to hear this-what a visual and auditory treat. To think that about 30 years has passed since the purchase of my first John Gorka records to being able to view this. Thanks. Come to Long Island- it's like New Jersey , even more so!

[@baa1013a]

Two beautiful voices and songs. Thanks

[@Ystadcop]

Why isn't this man a world star, say at the level of James Taylor. No justice, eh? (Sorry, went a bit Canadian there).

[@tm502010]

You are not the only one that asks that. His music, voice, and message are extraordinary...

[@garywhitt98]

My friend, most people don’t hear music; they watch it. To love John’s music you have to hear it with ear, mind, and heart. Ain’t nothing exploding or flashing.

[@1958wvpicker]

Excellent many thanks for a great video

[@drumsNstuff79]

Beautiful.. and the girl on the cello is really pretty too! Super cute girl.. I wish someone here knew who she was..

[@tm502010]

John will always hold a special spot in my heart for calling out Donald Trump's false and self-aggrandizing lifestyle decades ago... in a way that has proved to be so very painfully prophetic... "It's a shame that people that work Want to hear about this kind of jerk..."

[@sanniepstein1007]

I trust you also object to the 100s of millions raked in by

[@petermcph]

tm502010 in

[@dajiban]

Jealousy is a terrible, destructive and sinful thing. Repent.

[@JaCeeMusic]

Luv!

[@agalli908]

Great

[@MrCklbkl]

Such a powerful song especially with its background...David Wilcox does a good job, also. But, love it with the cello and Ricky's harmony...

[@suzannelawson9215]

What are the names of the two females on this video? The singer, and the lady playing the cello?

[@TheJamadison87]

Is there a recorded version of this song available for download or for purchase?

[@MrRicardobach]

Who are the bass player and the singer on the left?

[@jaycurtis8572]

That's a cello - but I don't know who is playing it. The singer is Ricky Koole.