Shenandoah - The Petersens (LIVE)

We posted our version of "Shenandoah" six years ago on KZbin before Emmett was performing with us full-time. The family worked the song up again before traveling to Europe and we decided it was definitely time for a KZbin refresh.
We had to drive a UTV off-road vehicle to make it to the filming location and mom drew the short straw with Matt as the driver haha.
Enjoy!
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►This video:
Lead vocal and fiddle: @katiepetersen
Harmony vocal and mandolin: @JuliannePetersen
Harmony vocal, banjo and bump: @EllenHaygood
Harmony vocal, guitar, and driving mama crazy: @mattpetersen4000
Dobro: Emmett Franz
Bass: Karen Petersen
Matt's mustache: Deserves its own mention
Key moments:
0:03 fiddle
1:10 guitar
2:14 banjo
2:55 dobro
4:07 outro
Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen.
Special thanks to Randy Franz for helping us with audio and Aaron Clark for the videography.
Microphones by Ear Trumpet Labs www.eartrumpetlabs.com
Filming location: Somewhere very deep in the Ozarks!
►LYRICS - Shenandoah
Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you
Look away rollin' river
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Look away, I'm bound away
Across the wide Missouri
The Missouri, she's a mighty river
Look away rollin' river
Indians camp along her borders
Look away, I'm bound away
Across the wide Missouri
Well, a white man, he loved an Indian maiden
Look away rollin' river
And with notions, his canoe was laden
Look away, I'm bound away
Across the wide Missouri
And he said, Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Look away rollin' river
And it was for her I crossed the waters
Look away, I'm bound away
Across the wide Missouri
Well, it's fair-thee-well*, I'm bound to leave you
Look away rollin' river
Oh Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you
Look away, I'm bound away
Across the wide Missouri
Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you
Look away rollin' river
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Look away, I'm bound away
Across the wide Missouri
(Shenandoah, I long to see you) x3
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
(Shenandoah) x3
Oh Shenandoah
* Fair-thee-well = farewell
This song seems to have originated with fur traders who traveled the Missouri River in canoes. Like many traditional folk songs, there are different versions of the lyrics, but these ones refer to a trader falling in love with the daughter of the Oneida chief Shenandoah.
In the mid-1800s, the song made its way down the Mississippi River and became popular as a sea shanty on ships that traveled the world.
►The Petersens:
We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com
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[@Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - Shenandoah* ------------ Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you Look away rollin' river Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you Look away, I'm bound away Across the wide Missouri The Missouri, she's a mighty river Look away rollin' river Indians camp along her borders Look away, I'm bound away Across the wide Missouri Well, a white man, he loved an Indian maiden Look away rollin' river And with notions, his canoe was laden Look away, I'm bound away Across the wide Missouri And he said, Shenandoah, I love your daughter Look away rollin' river And it was for her, I crossed the waters Look away, I'm bound away Across the wide Missouri Well, it's fair-thee-well*, I'm bound to leave you Look away rollin' river Oh Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you Look away, I'm bound away Across the wide Missouri Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you Look away rollin' river Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you Look away, I'm bound away Across the wide Missouri (Shenandoah, I long to see you) x3 Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you (Shenandoah) x3 Oh Shenandoah * Fair-thee-well = farewell Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen Album: li.sten.to/shenandoah

[@josegenaroriveraloanzon]

Thanks, Liz!

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

@@Liz.Newton Thanks Liz! As always, everything's perfect!! 👍

[@Sooch694]

Ha ha great captions in the outro. People who don't use captions are missing out on all your little gems Liz! Thank you for another outstanding job. Proving again that talented humans are way better (and funnier) than bots. God bless you girl

[@Sooch694]

@@Roberto-pd8vn Perfect is right my friend, Ellen looks like the baby is due any second!!

[@NathanRobinson-cy2ln]

Thanks for always find lyrics.

[@Leo-lj6vs]

I don't live in the USA but when I hear wholesome music like this it reminds of the old America, the one I grew up with. Can we please rewind the clock? Please.

[@Hook2008]

Working on it!

[@j.c.1277]

I don't know why the KZbin algorithm showed me your channel but this is exactly what I need in my life right now. The joy you all have sharing your music is amazing.

[@robsawalker]

A little island of love and joy in our troubled world. Thank-you, Petersens!

[@a320guy9]

Great version guys!

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

“Shenandoah,” aka “Oh, Shenandoah” is a traditional American folk song dating back to the early 19th century. The real origins and its meaning are uncertain and are still the subject of different interpretations today. The one which, however, I consider most reliable, which is also supported by the text of this version, concerns the evocative song of a beaver hunter (trapper) who undertakes his journey by canoe and goes up the course of the Missouri river, through territories unexplored and dangerous. He invokes Shenandoa “Oskanondonha, known as Skenandoah”, an ancient Indian chief of the Oneida tribe who actually lived between 1710 and 1816 (he would have died at 116 years old!), because, having fallen in love with the daughter of the Indian chief, he undertakes the dangerous journey to earn what he needs and marry her. Basically the song is about this. Shenendoah, in almost all existing versions, is usually performed as a (very) slow ballad, but The Petersens make a much faster bluegrass version of it which, however, is particularly captivating and maintains the evocative sense that this traditional song has. I love this song and I love the way it is performed. As always, thank you! 🙏

[@jimmyruger7529]

Thank you for info

[@dannycarter3647]

It sounds Irish/Scots Gaelic to me.

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

@@dannycarter3647 Katie's fiddle playing is very "Irish". 😉

[@hugoagogo4324]

Sound loads better at this speed

[@lindapost4997]

Thank you for this information. Very interesting.

[@hanno3389]

So many different nationalities coming together to appreciate this beautiful, talented family.

[@RicardoRoams]

Excellent! I loved this! This song holds a special significance for me. Back in the mid sixties when I was a sophomore in high school, I was placed in a choir class as it was the only class open in that time slot. I wanted metal shop but it was closed. I never sang before. Before the end of the semester, we had to choose a solo song to sing for a grade. I chose Shenandoah. I practiced the song at home, a cappella, in front of a mirror for hours. On the day of my test I must have done a good job because the choir teacher wanted to be sure that I was coming back to choir for my junior year. And in my senior year, I auditioned and was accepted into the elite Vocal Ensemble. I still enjoy singing today. Not as professional but in various amateur groups. It's safe to say this song changed my life and sent me on a journey of a life long appreciation of music.

[@theresap3467]

Beautiful story. 👏

[@vassotsolakis8599]

I just can’t get enough of this family, everything they do they do beautifully and with class, I hope one day to see them live, much love and respect from Australia

[@mattcolver1]

Looks like a new addition to the Petersens is on the way. What a wonderful family for a lucky child to be born into.

[@danblumel]

Boy, yes she is really "showing", pray all goes or has gone well.

[@timsmith1049]

Yup, they needed a drummer!!!LOL

[@deludedreality89]

She's actually having triplets.

[@digiclectic807]

@@deludedreality89 or a baby with a silver banjo in his hands ;-)

[@danblumel]

@@deludedreality89 Is that true ? a whole "nother" band generation

[@janok659]

I have loved this song for a very long time and this version of the lyrics with Katie singing is amazing.

[@corriesherman6507]

This is the best versions of this song in my opinion!

[@cainprice7482]

Currently working far away from home (5500 miles away), been this way for about two years and I got about two years more. I’ve felt so separated from my loved ones and even from people I can relate to. This song brings me so much joy and reminds me of what I have waiting back home for me. It means a lot to me.

[@GoddyLee]

First song I listen from this lovely band. Back in the day I used to listen to John Denver. It's all I have heard off of this musical genre. Since yesterday I have been hearing to this tune over and over. So far I may be around 50 replays. Lead voice is subtle, wonderful, awesome. What they create altogether is superb. Each instrument is so well played. I have enjoyed specially the guitar, the banjo and the dobro. The musical arrangements are so masterfuly ellaborated; I can recognize when a bassist is in charge of the harmonic base writing. The voices in the chorus blend together beautifully. Another thing and maybe one of the most important is that it is evident and notorious that all of them are enjoying themselves while playing. Such a lovely atmosphere amongst all of them.

[@Oldfaithful61]

Bluegrass may be a typical American style of folk music, the way the Petersens perform and the love for music and for eachother they radiate, appeals universally.

[@jamespaul4746]

As we used to say back in the 70's, you guys sure can jam.

[@vikingblood0408]

We still say that now. We learned it back in the 70's. It was a new phrase.

[@bilbodw]

This version of an old classic brings it to life in a way that is refreshing and yet somehow still harkens back to the good old days ----- beautiful !!!

[@user-cr8gj1kt9o]

私は日本人です。シェネンドーの歌が大好きです。いい歌です。私はバンジョー弾いてます。応援しています。

[@harryemerson9401]

The Petersens are everything that is right in the USofA

[@AMX86]

Another OUTSTANDING version of an American classic. Thank you all!

[@stevenkasper6485]

Katie this song is certainly in your wheelhouse! You nail it every time! I also love that even though she has to do side picking Ellen is still smiling!

[@ImamMeav]

One of the best versions of the shenandoah song I've ever O heard. I love it

[@archstanton3430]

It's good to be reminded sometimes that tranquility and beauty still exist.

[@faustovignale5861]

Never seen a mix of harmony, music, colors, voices, smiles, inner and outer beauty, in a single music video. God bless the Petersens!!!

[@FrankvdMuijsenberg]

If you insert the word 'better' before 'mix' you'll have the perfect comment Fausto.😊👍

[@faustovignale5861]

@@FrankvdMuijsenberg Oh yes !!! thank you Frank 😂😂😂 I was so busy looking for all the positive features of the video, that in the end I forgot the most important word!!!!!!

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

@@FrankvdMuijsenberg 😅 We Italians still make some mistakes when writing in English and we often trust automatic translation too much (I know something about that!). Se leggi questa risposta: ciao Fausto!!!

[@FrankvdMuijsenberg]

@@Roberto-pd8vn 😅Believe me, I make them too. I just couldn't resist saying something to make an already great comment perfect.

[@faustovignale5861]

@@Roberto-pd8vn Ciao Roberto, Buona giornata!!!

[@bobstaurovsky3506]

Thank GOD for people like you !!!

[@jmbreece]

This is my favorite song of yours too, also the one that made me a lifetime petersens fan. To me, this song is purely American. It cuts right to the heart of the love we have for our country. God Bless!

[@surfer_guy942]

Katie sings this song perfectly. Thank you Ellen for taking the time out during your pregnancy. You look beautiful Ellen!

[@javwood]

i love them and their music so lovely voices

[@kennrothman205]

You can't see me, but I just gave you a standing ovation! EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE!!!

[@edwinlipton]

That little Gal on that fiddel,, what a voice! There all SO TALENTED!

[@paulmellon7598]

Families making music together is what keeps the world turning ...

[@davidgould1829]

The slow version sounds like the trapper is snowed in and can't get out. This version sounds like he got his furs and is heading back for his love.

[@jrie983]

I wonder, does the baby keep time, or dance, or is the baby like "KEEP IT DOWN! I tryin to sleep...MOM! :)

[@promotorfidei88]

Regards from country lovers from Russia. Cheers, folks!

[@morrigankasa570]

This is the best cover of this song I've ever heard!!!

[@johnhuwroberts7766]

Katie’s smile is always something to brighten up any day. That was lovely. Thank you x

[@MauryExplorer_]

it's Christmas time. The Petersens come to mind and I have shivers and tears in my eyes. too much love 😁❣️

[@jimdavis9581]

Sure like the upbeat version to this song! A real toe tapper.

[@randyfrederick1060]

Beautiful! Better check for ticks in that long grass.

[@willemjordaan4108]

I kid you not, Petersens...😮...your songs comes out loveliest out in nature...❤

[@garyrieck629]

Nice clean clear fresh sound like a spring mountain meadow morning sunrise!!!! Thank you all again! Love listening each and every time.

[@estee2398]

This is one of my favorite folk songs. The Petersens rendition is awesome.

[@brumbybailey6599]

The captions are too funny🤣👌

[@hugoagogo4324]

I've not heard anyone sing this as well as Katie does it's just fantastic

[@rafaelalfonsoramosmendez1792]

A re-edited song but with the unique perfection of Katie's voice and everyone's wonderful sound. I can't get enough of listening to them

[@MartBlanchette]

You have brilliantly given a new lease of life to this magnificent classic! You are awesome !!!👏👏👏🤩

[@gianfrancoperticone7373]

It's always a pleasure to watch all of you! Like a spring sunny day after the storm! Ciao from Italy Petersen family!

[@davidsmith8876]

This one got me. I don’t usually like it when a band takes one of my old favorites and rearranges it, but this upbeat version of Shenandoah is fabulous. I love it !

[@rick262]

What a gorgeous sound... it feels like I'm rafting down a gentle river on a sunny, warm and peaceful day.

[@FrankvdMuijsenberg]

I'm sorry guys, I should probably repeat my Patreon comment here about how great this new version is, because it is! It's just that after seeing Ellen trying to hide her baby bump so carefully in the previous videos, all I can think now is: "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Banjo!"😅 No seriously, super cool Ellen is still performing with the band, respect.

[@LarryTaint-qn8pd]

The first words out of that baby's mouth will be, "Mommy, teach me how to play banjo"

[@danielbierwirth2190]

OH Dear Lord, that is funny!!!!

[@emmajo4880]

😂

[@goodolfashion]

I've been a fan before but never have I ever loved a band so much ❤

[@chrisknight3071]

Thank you so much, you are all so amazing... what a pleasure to listen to you! Warmly. Chris from British Columbia

[@MrSuzuki1187]

I grew up on the Missouri River in North St. Louis County and it truly was a mighty river. With it's 8 mph current and wing dikes, you could drown in that river wearing a life jacket. I saw it happen. This is my all time favorite song and has been since the early Sixties.

[@hansel1jensen]

Is it still a mighty river? Please, let me know. Thanks.

[@michaelhart6318]

The Oahe Dam north of Pierre, SD ruined the Missouri river.

[@67icebowl]

What a wonderful rendition of a folk classic. You are all such wonderful musicians. Your harmonies are absolutely exquisite. Katie, your voice just gets lovelier and more sophisticated all the time.

[@Yogapunk21]

Baby Haygood has been serenaded all these months❤. It will be fun to see the new addition to the family. Wishing you a safe and happy delivery.

[@barneyboyle6933]

I opened KZbin and saw several new videos in my feed from channels I subscribe to. Nearly every one was some sort of fretting or squabbling over differences. Then I saw the thumbnail for this video and it was like a rope thrown to a drowning man. I couldn't click it fast enough. I do think it's important to pay attention to that other stuff *in doses*, but you gotta listen when your heart says it's time to step away and replenish with some of the good stuff. We got to remember what it is we want to strive for rather than just what we want to run from

[@paulseo2719]

Seeing more and more., I feel better😊❤

[@keoniyasui5684]

😢This is beautiful, brings tears to my eyes.😊

[@NicolasValentinScotland]

I like this team a lot .

[@mikeknowles8017]

This song always reminds to get back up to Missouri and see the Petersens! 😁

[@MrKrash19]

The Petersons are just plain awesome!

[@rollingmanni9292]

Hallo Familie Petersens. Wieder so ein schönes Lied aus ihrer Heimat. Ich bin sehr erfreut darüber. Und vor allem so schön von Katie gesungen. 🙏🙏Bitte macht weiter so. Ich bin ein großer Fan von Euch. Und für Ellen ganz viel 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀Glück und Gesundheit für Sie und Ihren Sprössling. ❤😊Natürlich auch für die ganze Familie. Ich mag euch sehr. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland,, Brandenburg,, ❤

[@Ath3las]

This song melt my heart

[@user-mz3cm6zk6o]

This band just keeps getting better and better! So great to see.

[@eugeneclark8974]

Old Song New Song I just Love IT When one of these Angels Start to Sing from Young to old or old to young Great Music.

[@harper626]

listening to these younsters just makes me feel better. Thank ya'll

[@bryandale7125]

What a beautiful Christian family, music, and life in the country. God bless each and everyone of you, and the little one that will soon be popping his/her head out to check out this big beautiful world. ❤

[@fernandovalg9135]

Beautiful in the old version, beautiful in the new. Shenandoah never gets old. Best wishes to the coming baby

[@robertlytle5574]

I think the Petersens are one of the best singing groups in the world. I especially feel a kinship to this song as I live only about ten miles from the Missouri.

[@TheBigLubelsky]

This is one of my favourite songs to sing...you guys redesigned the wheel with such a fun and lively version!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!

[@russellturley2291]

So beautiful Katie!!💖! Love the addition of Emmett's Dobro in this! Matt's guitar was spot on!

[@sirfishslayer5100]

Anyone else listening to this with the Captions on? Love the little comments. Mustachio Matt 🤣🤣🤣

[@caniwim12]

I beginning to see that Matt is really getting his chops and skills up there, great rhythm skills and some very very impressive picking work, nicely done Matt!

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

Finally a comment that recognizes Matt's great skill with the rhythm guitar and... not just about his moustache! 👍

[@samueljlarson]

This is such an incredible demonstration of talent, grace and technique. Wonderful!

[@michaeljohnotoole2647]

The most charismatic band ever !

[@michaeljohnotoole2647]

And so the family that picks and sings together stays together .

[@KrastiyanKrastev]

Nice moustache, Matt, but careful when driving the best basist in the band! 😀 Thank you everyone, for this musical delight!

[@garyelliott537]

To me one of the best bluegrass bands around should be getting a CMA award should have bluegrass awards on TV.

[@happyshoe1]

This brings me so much joy. Yes, pure joy. 🙏

[@emilyjones5830]

I dare anyone to watch a Petersens video and not smile ear to ear. You just can’t do it.

[@jacquiioli8821]

Even better than previous versions!!! Chills!!!

[@jannwebb]

I got excited to watch this when I got my KZbin notification! This song was the theme song to a movie by the same name when I was a teen (1965) and I’ve loved it since

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

Yes the movie was "Shenadoah" by Andrew V. McLaglen with James Stewart! 👍

[@terrywallace5181]

Absolutely utterly completely fantastic!!!

[@craigmeakins1549]

Thank you for sharing your special talents, you are all wonderful...your a bright light shining... to all 🌞

[@dbrown6941]

Masterpiece. I have worn out the older version. This one is even better. Best Katie song.

[@CM-sr4rk]

Great job !. Love the dobro Emmett, say hi to you dad. We worked together in Lincoln.. God bless.

[@randyfranz]

Hey 😊

[@user-ud8fk5lz9w]

Love your music always sing so softly like golden singing song beautiful fairy ones.

[@armstronglance]

Still one of my Peterson favorites!! 😎

[@bamaguygm]

I absolutely love when you guys go into those 3 and 4 part harmonies. Just beautiful. Ellen looks so pretty and we're so excited for her. Bless you all ❤

[@ericconyers8972]

❤ This is my new favorite song by you guys. Allison Krause and Union Station could not do better. Props to the production crew. Good balance of instruments and vocals

[@emmajo4880]

Lovely comment, Glen!

[@user-kw5eb9ec2i]

katie's sherwood is a masterpiece

[@rustynails68]

The thing about Katie is the comfortable nature of her energy.

[@fabrimedeiros9888]

The way Katie sings bends the sound and the words take curves. Anyone noticed this??

[@joycesmith8299]

I recently read a review of the Petersen's cover of Gone to Carolina by one of the Internet critics who commented on this very thing...he found it charming. I think it's very present in the cover of Desperado...It makes the song hers in my opinion.

[@56Spookdog]

Wonderful to see the 7 of you pop up on my feed.

[@josephlangbeen7726]

Peterson's, loving this song version (tempo) of Shenandoah!! Very well done!!

[@LindaCasey]

One of my favorite songs sung by one of my favorite singers

[@moominpic]

Fantastic! The best version I've ever heard.

[@cocoylao7112]

Regards from the philippines.

[@andyclark3530]

This is one of the songs that turned me into a Petersenphile. It's great to see a remake with all six of them, putting together the original crow with Emmett's dobro and Ellen's banjo porter. Beautiful job. As for the outro, Matt, that's no way to treat a lady, particularly a lady who spends hours standing behind you with large piece of hollow wood that your head would easily fit in.

[@emmajo4880]

Ha ha! Love this comment, Andy!

[@hoosez]

Now there's some music you just hear every day. ❤✌

[@TheJessMysta]

You guys rock! Love from Bristol, UK

[@steveburns459]

Absolutly Beautiful.

[@Vini_Moreira]

Simply a classic. 👏🏻