The Avett Brothers & Bob Crawford Sing Closer Walk (with thee) In NYC

for memorial day 2012

[@robincog4358]

About six years ago I saw the Avett Brothers and they opened with this song. I sang along loudly with my proudly backslidden self having growing up with traditional music in a fundamentalist church. A few months later I thought of it while sitting with my mom in her hospice bed. I brought this video up and played it while we had a little sing-a-long. That is the last thing we ever did together and I will cherish it forever. For six years whenever I am sad I'll play this video.

[@sarahbellum3578]

Whenever I’m sad, I play this video too❤❤❤ prayers for you

[@dannyastro87a]

I played and sang this version on my guitar to my child's great grandmother as she was on hospice. I have thr video on Facebook. I might have to upload it to here

[@jamezason]

@@dannyastro87ago for it! Sorry to hear about the loss. Better place now for sure

[@Papajankypot]

So sad, yet beautiful. Hope all is well.

[@reints74]

An album full of these songs, recorded pretty much as crude as this, would be a fan favorite without question. Why haven't they done this yet!!!

[@mattpickering5250]

four thieves gone has a similar, raw sound to it.

[@edicius52]

Crude or vulnerable?

[@Papajankypot]

I love you mom. RIP. God bless...

[@timothylewis2450]

Who with me my burden shares? ❤️

[@wuthering72]

What amazes me is that Scooter falls right back into perfect harmony even though he's clearly ready for bed.

[@thevj001]

Singing along with you at my mother's hospital bedside tonight. You all are forever woven into the fabric of our lives...and of whatever follows. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@S0UL0NE]

I always wonder if majority of the Avett fans out there realize how amazing it is when a band from today's age busts out a song about Jesus. The Avett brothers, you guys are amazing.

[@Doogle81]

I'm really hoping someday they put together a little gospel album of all their favorites!

[@Matthew_Robert_Hunt]

These guys understand that it's about the moment, just as much as it is about the music.

[@sisk61]

This is perhaps my favorite hymn of all time. The Avett Brothers happen to be my favorite band of all time..... Words cannot explain the excitement that fills my heart when i hear this!

[@TheBrunohusker]

Never grew up with gospel as a Catholic in the Midwest but we sang this. Maybe with different lyrics but I love this. Wish we sang it more like this.

[@irishviking924]

I may not be a man "of god", but i enjoy listening to The Avett Brothers any chance i get. It's also good to see Bob again.

[@fourthdimensionaleye]

I love Bob. He really does bring a great harmony and soul to the group.

[@joeposler6249]

Axel Pantheon

[@johnniedig]

Arguably one of their best vocal performances. This is wonderful.

[@taylorprock]

Same here. not religious in the least bit. But I LOVE hyms and I love gospel tunes. ESP when these fellas do them. Pearly gates is one of my favs, as well. LOVe you BOBBY

[@Josiahjjr]

Bob is a better singer than given credit.he needs to be heard more on your songs.

[@Iddybud]

Aww, that's really pretty harmony. It's great to see Bob once again.

[@pattidiane]

I truly enjoy your Gospel. I Love all of your music, but I appreciate these very much.

[@Margaritamix566]

I'm not even a christian and I absolutely love when they play this song. So beautiful.

[@dysonadams]

I believe in you

[@susankg1970]

Three of the most handsome men alive! Amen.

[@busybee4436]

Awesome! What we need is an Avett Bros gospel album, please!!

[@corrinalouise820]

Oh Good Morning! Thank you.

[@jackandjonlove]

I was just about to type a comment like this, so great that it was already there :)

[@MsMaineLover]

This is just stunning. Could they be more beautiful?

[@beccamathias8259]

I love Bob Crawford. He completes the Avetts perfectly.

[@Papajankypot]

Yea, cool hand Luke. Badass movie!

[@ElmerDurrer]

"daily walkin close to thee" sends chills down my spine everytime they sing it together

[@gcroush1]

I always say sibling harmonies are something special, and I think Bob has become part of the family! Amazing!

[@tstrouserino]

Great catch! They are a hard working buncha fellas. Great video. I didn't yawn because I was rather excited to see it...

[@woollychaps]

Very glad to see Bob again! I hope this means good things for his littleun.

[@travelinblues89]

So great to hear the three of them close out the show in Pittsburgh with this song!

[@BenjaminArmstrong1]

I think Bob sounds great on this one. It's cool to hear his vocals so prominent. I think he sang a lead part on one of the tracks off the Avett Brothers latest album too.

[@zachsmthsn]

Man... Bob is so great. I hope he's playing the next show I attend

[@mexicanbarber25]

I saw this LIVE May 20th in PGH, best part of the show 4 sure. AMEN!

[@kerryrobertshaw8915]

Let it be dear lord, let it be.

[@loganzangels]

I can not wait for the Grand Prairie show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TWet3726]

I got chills when they sang this in Columbus 2 weeks ago. As soon as Bob started singing the crowd went wild. Chills man, just chills.

[@ryancather7242]

Awesome! Thanks and Amen

[@mms3192]

wow i am a complete atheist but i love when the avett brothers sing gospel. so so lovely

[@ronaldadkins1310]

In the name of Jesus show this person your way and let them have ever lasting life

[@lizlapintora]

love the boys jammin with eyes closed just feeling the groove and being moved by the melody....awesome

[@joshuaobrien7034]

I just shed a tear... these guys are fucking awesome. Much love and respect.

[@judyyama]

I LOVED THE HARMONY of the THREE SINGERS!

[@mandan221]

This made my entire week!! There's nothing these guys do that doesn't warm my heart.

[@TWet3726]

Doin the Good Lord justice, thank you Avetts, Bob and Crackerfarm. God Bless y'all.

[@kingjam3siii]

I literally can not stop listening to this. So beautiful...

[@AnisaA]

HAHAHA I love Seth's switching from low bass to high falsetto and then back. What great voices, all of them.

[@kelseymacdonald5628]

so freakishly in love with these beautiful geniuses

[@bethyeatts9284]

I Love it when they do this song at their show. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. The purest and most heartfelt music I've ever heard comes from this family.

[@JonPerez360]

Never been to one of their shows, but hoping to attend one soon!

[@Josiahjjr]

That bass harmony! Give us more!

[@beccamathias8259]

This is my favorite video on the internet. With the exception of the video of Seth singing "Movin' Out".

[@jeromebakerboyz]

For Memorial Day 2012. BEAUTIFUL!!

[@MsRayneonme]

Dear Lord, Thank you for Jim and Susie Avett......

[@cstakolich]

they're literally so fucking good i can't process it in my brain

[@marticiawall1569]

When the falsetto chimed in I heard the Carter Family in my head.

[@jennaberry2]

heard them perform this last night! absolutely beautiful

[@revpgesqredux]

i am a Christian, and i love this... in so many different ways :-)

[@mybackpages6]

One of my favorite songs they do, and I'm not religious by any means. So lovely.

[@busybee4436]

Awesome rendition of this classic spiritual. Hallelujah!! Praise the Lord!!

[@spoonknee]

Thank-you so very much!! Love in Iowa ♥ forever

[@piperlee]

Awesome. Just heard this at a show in Richmond for the first time. I really love when Bob sings with them. He's so endearing when he sings. Scott and Seth, of course, are masters. They're all so talented it makes my soul ache.

[@tracygriffith9476]

Love this

[@jerryvan6709]

Perfection. So beautiful...

[@emitree13]

I smiled throughout the entire song and i cant help but cry tears of joy(: so beautiful

[@russkendrickmartin7257]

I love these raw live recordings. The Avett brothers have mastered this type of video.

[@pinknails517]

i love scott's voice so much!!!

[@bluegrassy1]

Amazing. I love it and also cannot stop listening and singing along.

[@ggirlky]

thank you!!! Great way to start the day!

[@olivejuice999]

Warms my heart ;) Yeah Avetts!!

[@n2extreem]

This is gorgeous

[@142jwilliams]

Chills every time

[@dtapia92]

Yes!!! I love this, oh how I hope they play this when they are out here in Los Angeles. They played when they opened for Social D, it was such a surreal experience to hear them play that in front of some many people who most likely wouldn't listen to that kinda music. Thank you for playing it for those of us who love it. God bless you Avett Brothers

[@hannahbamajubilee]

Amen, boys. God bless the Avetts, Crawfords, Crackerfarm, and that sweet little baby

[@Queenjmc563]

Beautiful....

[@seraphHHC]

They are so awesome

[@mcneillmama50]

Love it . Refreshing. Closer Walk with a tad bit of edge to it.

[@rainluv321]

I was there that night!!! they are soo amazing!!!!! can't wait for september in central park... :D

[@Yoloddydoddy]

Lovely. Thanks!

[@sisk61]

Does anybody else want to hear the Avett Brothers play "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" or John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High"? I think it would be earth shaking...

[@bryanMabe7238]

Awesome Video, I love these guys

[@ryanblevins5104]

11 people accidentally hit the dislike button. This is down right beautiful.

[@agratefulgirl]

Lol, so true, who in the world could dislike this beautifulness!

[@psychoslayer6808]

God I love them..

[@saltwaterking79]

Have a good Memorial Day

[@lottieberkstresser3117]

Amazing

[@angelabackstrom4903]

stunning

[@loveunc40]

thank you for posting this! warms my heart! i hope you bring this song to the bay area this summer. love you guys!

[@shortcfarms]

THE BEST !!!!!!

[@arlomoot1379]

Love when Bob sings with them. covering all the bases :) I need to get a band together

[@rosmay24]

Me encanta esta version de un tema magnifico. Enhorabuena

[@MrBlackbamboo]

excellent !!! guys

[@PS-hy5pi]

Thats great!

[@g.saintlouisddeanhardin2089]

Ryan, "on accident" of course? or could they be traitors or alien invaders? You would have to be satans' spawn to "dislike" this? THANK YOU FOR CREATING, POSTING AND SHARING THIS HISTORIC AND MORALLY STRENGTHENING MUSIC. God Bless and A Dios, the ONLY practical, functional and sustainable way to go.

[@canneholladay7063]

Play this in Auburn next week!!!

[@michaelabuckwalter]

10/10 would recommend

[@donhan8821]

sweet Jesus yes!

[@stanleythemanley44]

YES

[@19bjohn]

Scott looks like a badass.

[@skullkid112]

That martin sounds heavenly

[@skeeterproductions]

Dude they sang this at the encore in Pittsburgh!

[@lbritton1022]

Please put an album together of all of your crackerfarm videos...I need these songs while I'm driving!

[@arnoldwegstern5124]

Marvellous. Martin Schmidt-Hahn with his famous clarinet-sound would fit in this band as well