The Big Rock Candy Mountains - Harry McClintock cover

[@patkeeg1]

"they hung the jerk who invented work" could be the best lyric line ever.

[@BillGoodwin1]

It was originally "the Turk."

[@ezekielbrockmann114]

Wouldn't want to offend the Turk who Invented Work. lol

[@EtzEchad]

@@BillGoodwin1 Exactly. I was going to make the same comment. I guess that would be considered politically incorrect (or racist) these days though.

[@phoebegilliland8897]

I've heard the version "They boiled in oil the inventor of toil".

[@gracchus7782]

@@BillGoodwin1 I think the change makes it better

[@macedindu829]

Damn, dropped a Hitchhiker's Guide reference at the end and everything.

[@BBoop40]

OK my, thank you for that! Sunday Mornings are always happy with you girls ... ❤💕❣️

[@ericvanvlandren8987]

My dad passed away not too long ago. I write this through tears and smiles as I remember him singing this song to my brother and me when we were very little. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ❤️

[@user-xp7ju2sd6o]

I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad must have been a cool father.

[@xsweed-jm2tn]

I’m sorry for your loss

[@blueninjasix]

My Dad passed away too recently and this was one of the tunes he'd asked to be played at his funeral

[@ericvanvlandren8987]

I’m sorry for your loss. Hopefully songs like this one will bring you the gentle comfort of fond memories of your father. This, and other things like it, have for me and are now what I focus on when I think of him and smile. My best to you.

[@DoofusDomainCleric]

I'm so sorry for your loss, but thank you for sharing this memory with us

[@tennesseebear9798]

Love the answer 42. That's the answer to life, the universe and everything. Thanks Elle and Toni!

[@philigan2339]

Elle Cordova there is no sweeter voice on the planet. My spirit soars to Heaven when listening to you regardless of what song. Bravo to Toni's expert guitar playing also. 👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you & God bless you.

[@TheWindGinProject]

Now that;s two fun and talented girls that must be a blast to hang out with. Bravo!

[@arealamericanamerican3204]

The answer to life, the universe, and everything .

[@maryalice5357]

My Mom and her siblings grew up during the depression, lost their mother to cancer when mom was just 13. She helped raise the younger kids . They sang these old songs together and aways seemed strong and happy to get together as we grew up. Music seemed to be the glue. They have gone from us, but all the cousins still get together and sing the old songs. Could you do " Will the Circle be Unbroken"? THANKS . Really enjoy your harmonies.

[@bagoquarks]

Approximately 1956 a small boy played a mono 78rpm record by Burl Ives in a rented house in Monrovia, CA. It had this song on it. Was not expecting that memory to pop into my head today. Thank you.

[@christinequinn5355]

I was 5 years old in 1956 and my mother played Burl Ives and Doris Day all the time. Magic for a 5 year old.

[@christinequinn5355]

Memories of Burl Ives. A great, enjoyable American folk singer seldom mentioned nowadays.

[@er5406]

Love to see smiling and singin’ on Sunday morning. This just happens to be one of the first songs I remember hearing (born 1956).

[@ThePeaceableKingdom]

When I was a little boy, when we went on long car trips, my dad would sing this and other humorous songs to keep me and my little brother entertained. Thank you for reminding me of that memory.

[@larryg3326]

Thank you! My father used to sing this to us. It reminded him of the 1920s and 30s when he followed the harvests.

[@Dragon_rls]

I wanted to thank you both for posting this. I sent it to a friend who’s wife is very sick, and in the hospital at this time. He texted me, and said it really raised both of their spirits. Almost magical what good music can do. From all of us. We thank you.

[@wizardofaus8473]

You two are simply amazing. You never fail to bring a smile to my face. Thank you for the happiness you bring to my life, on the other side of the world.

[@coleyounger7761]

I grew up listening to Burl Ives sing this song. Thank you.

[@christinequinn5355]

Me too.

[@erwinfraanje8170]

Me too

[@mayflowerlash11]

"When evening came as the sun went down", such a sweet voice. You are awesome Elle. And it's clear Toni doesn't like changing or washing her socks. Love you both. Thanks.

[@MrBalt29er]

You 2 are wonderful Thank you for bringing sushi joy into life. I am already looking forward to seeing you next Sunday. God bless you both.

[@spotty67]

My dear old dad used to play this for me way back than. Thanks for sharing. Canada.

[@robertocentomo8382]

Thanks for taking me to the Big Rock Candy Mountain. Greetings from Milan.

[@lindadescafano3749]

Beautiful scenery and song! Happy Sunday! 😊💐🎵

[@roberttroesch-edamsaskcana3652]

Reina and Toni bring happiness to my heart 💕💕💕

[@ahb226]

You two are such bright lights in this world! Thank you!

[@Dragon_rls]

I have watched this video about 20 times. I beyond enjoy it. The lyrics are genius, but the class, and charm y'all perform it with is off the richter scales. Thank you ladies. For giving me another reason to be happy, to wake up on Sunday mornings.👍👍

[@jimmyz2098]

I'm smiling again. As always.... this is the end result of watching and listening to Elle and Toni do their thing. Wonderful.

[@aliciaven6379]

We. Love. Your song excellent XD pls. Every. 🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅😅😅

[@bigbranch1]

Yes y'all are so great.....in the Big Rock Candy Mountains.....

[@tomcat3360]

Elle and Toni, thanks for transporting us! Happy Sunday night❤

[@garypaquin9571]

In the television special “Down from the Mountain” John Hartford sang this song. He died of cancer a few weeks later. It was his coda to life. It was good to hear it 25 years later. Nice job.

[@skarphld]

The best I've ever heard that song, in my 70-some years of folkie-ness.

[@tednelson7029]

Toni perfectly closes this sweet song. Happy Sunday.

[@tomthumb2419]

Great song to perk up our Sunday! Cheers all👍🍻

[@Patrick__R]

Music has a remarkable way of moving people in the best way possible, and every performance of these two pure and authentic artists is a testament to that. Always touching the heart’s strings of all those who listened to their music. And I admit, including mine ❤😀 Thank you SO much Elle and Toni, for making our hearts sing! 🎶🎵✨

[@patgaff2536]

Agreed

[@ReinerEngelkes]

💯💯🧡💛💚💙💜 It is worth every sigle note 🎤🎸

[@grantsmith8502]

Amen ❤

[@yaglehoole5662]

Most Americans alive today were acquainted with this tune through "O'Brother, Where Art Thou."

[@sampeterson391]

That was a sweet take on an old classic. My grandfather used to sing that song to me as a child and I, in turn, sang it to my son every night at bedtime. Thanks for rekindling those memories for me. The harmonization at the end was nothing short of perfection. You guys rock!

[@jest_me_thee]

Fun rendition Ladies. Those Big Rocks in the candy mountain are 20 minutes out my door up the Marysvale canyon here in Utah. Beautiful Country this time of year. Thanks Again!

[@positiveoutlook17]

My grade school class learned to sing this 50 years ago now. It still makes me smile. Thanks for the reminder.

[@stuartbonning4504]

My mother sang this song to me, that she learned growing up during the depression. I am older than father time, now. It is great you youngsters sing it these days.

[@Dragon_rls]

Now that was some serious "thinking out of the box". Thanks for reviving this lost treasure for the masses, in a time when we need it the most.👍👍

[@chasbodaniels1744]

How beautiful a performance is this? You have outdone yourselves. I haven’t heard this one in maybe 60 years, and can’t say I’ve EVER heard it from musicians picking their way down a stony trail.

[@michaelohanlon9623]

A poignantly legendary American folksong that is instantly likeable and evokes the big outdoors anywhere in the contintent. Performed here as never before, with sunny enthusiasm, witty musicianship, and natural charm in a clever arrangement that blends sound and vision. What it all is, is Big Rock Candy Mountain the Movie! And we shouldn't be sad that there won't be a sequel, because this is the spirit of the song captured. Super! Fantastic!

[@cadwalladee01]

meandering down tha trail amongst the ancient trees and singin' a song and recordin' it without tripping and falling on your face... I think that's quite an accomplishment! Fun song (woo-hoo!)

[@jeffreylind3739]

Great song!! I grew up hearing Doc Williams, from Wheeling, W. VA. perform this song on his 25th Anniversary Album- from 1962 I believe. My Dad had it and he played and sang guitar, and this was one he sang as well. Wonderful memories from that time. Thank you!

[@callline7183]

You have to be kidding. Toni playing while walking down an uneven dirt trail, and since that's not hard enough lets do it left handed. Now your just showing off! Unbelievable, most of us struggle just to play let alone walk and play other handed, and sing harmony as well. Soooooo talented the both of you. Thanks for sharing, and hope you enjoyed Inyo.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Or ... and hear me out ... the video is flipped.

[@jeffmpvd7689]

​@@UncleKennysPlaceThat's what I was thinking

[@sinjon]

Yeah the video is flipped. Pretty sure she’s right handed.

[@callline7183]

@sinjon She is right handed normally. I went and checked other videos just to be sure I hand not missed that, so I wondered if it was flipped. Couldn't think of any good reason why it would be though.

[@arealamericanamerican3204]

Not to take any cudos away from Toni, who is talented beyond imagination, but I think the left-handed guitar playing is a funtion of recording on an i-phone.

[@matthewpfeffer4569]

This was the song I needed now

[@robertlazorko7350]

This was just pure smiles, for all of you singing, for all of us listening, the entire time. Just - love it. Thanks for this !

[@chichibangbang3667]

42. The answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything. Nice song

[@elizabethbewley5793]

Thanks for keeping this style of music alive! Fantastic job and beautiful setting!

[@murrayscheuerman5900]

Loved it. One of my favorite old time tunes. I have a Bristlecone pine in my front yard.

[@EldenSmith]

Great job. 👋👋👋👋👋

[@ItWentChunkaCHUNK]

My favorite version of one of my favorite little ditties. 💙

[@danielashton5697]

I haven’t heard this song in years!! What a great trip down memory lane 🥰🥰🥰. Thank you so much!! 😊

[@robertwilliams533]

This one of my favorite songs. Harry McClintock wrote it in 1928, though it is most identified with Woody Guthrie, who really made it his own in the late 1930's.Then Burl Ives revived it in the 1950's. Good folk songs are like that. Hey, 50 years from now people might even attribute it to you! 😂 Nice job.....and a good start to my day.....Thanks! 🎶

[@antoinecadiet3887]

Merci ! C'est toujours un plaisir de vous retrouver .

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

Oh, my goodness! I love to hear a song I’ve forgotten about! Why have The Drummer and I not taught this one to the grandkids? We missed one! On it now!! Thanks Elle and Toni. I so look forward to Sunday songs. 🤎🥰

[@ernieclapton2226]

whistling under pressure ! Love the harmonizing, great fun! Thanks!

[@danielschechter8130]

I first heard this song about 70 years ago, and I'm pretty sure it was already old then. Very nice rendition!

[@FlintBassman]

My family and I actually own a resort called Big Rock Candy Mountain in central Utah. Love your version of the song. I've been following you for years. Thank you so much.

[@janwarner3475]

First time joining into Sunday Morning. Absolutely delightful! Hello from Port Wash NY 👍♥️🥰

[@A_Drifters_Life]

That is absolutely awesome, great job.

[@AwesomeWorld78-to4di]

comforting music soothes the soul

[@freimitemail]

Sooo great! Same atmosphere here right now, as it is evening now in Germany and extraordinarily warm and glowing summery... Thank you for the music

[@MrAucklandguy]

The wholesome content you didn't know you needed in your life

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

I think the first version I ever heard of this song was from Country Dick Montana, the drummer for The Beat Farmers. I enjoy the old versions, and appreciate this new one. Thanks, y'all 🙏🏻🤍

[@RobertGrant-e7q]

God has given a massive amount of talent to two deserving people, please continue to light up our lives

[@mxg75]

I think “no snow” would be a dealbreaker for me

[@kc8923]

Always loved this song! Great version and setting.

[@dadeo8957]

From someone who has used a short handled shovel. That was magnificent.

[@celloeb]

That just put a huge smile on my face!

[@clayrowden3916]

A true pleasure. Thank you both for posting this. I love this song.

[@PokeBoy-ec5xc]

A beautiful cover. Great job gals thanks for the wonderful tunes

[@philipwhitcombe3614]

love your Sunday mornings, but this one was something special, highlighting the delight that the two of you take in making music!

[@sydhowell4813]

That was delightful. LOVE YOUR MUSIC. Thanks so much!

[@treiz01]

I love this song, and your harmony is FANTASTIC!!!

[@emann3d]

Another outstanding performance. Thank you.

[@punchion]

You two never fail to please!

[@pkane5472]

Caught you both taking a peek every now and then at where you were walking! As another said, walkin', talkin', singin', guitarin', while walking down a rocky stream bed.... Great job!

[@dmcry600]

Oh the memories that brings!!!! Thanks for yet another Great performance!!!! VERY enjoyable!!!

[@Jessejesselewis]

That was lovely. Great rendition to listen to on a Sunday. That’s one of those songs that when I heard the rarely covered final verse it threw me for a loop.

[@ralfklonowski3740]

Fine harmoniy singing, I love it! Nice Douglas Adams reference at the end. Thanks again for entertaining us in such a beautiful manner!

[@alohalaniboido8083]

Really charming. The whistling really makes it special.

[@Mercyme57]

Keep bringing the joy….love you, love your music, love your hearts. 🙏❤️

[@rockyv180]

Wow. Haven't heard that song in ages. Well done.

[@mikerandall1598]

You must have done a few takes on this one. I'm glad no one fell down on your walking the creek bed Diddy❤ Love the tune. Great to see your faces. Thank you ❤❤

[@ThePseudoDionysius]

Lovely - I can't remember when I last heard this.

[@CostaMesaPhotography]

Very ambitious, and excellently performed! Super fun!!

[@user-bm7uu5mm5n]

I love you both so much ❤️ Your voices, smiles, and music bring me such joy! Thank you both 🥰

[@johnstegmeier6548]

That made me smile I love that tune!!

[@jmhusson4737]

And now, Toni is left-handed. Girls, you have all the talents 🙂

[@maminiainarasolofo4421]

😍🤩❤❤happy Sunday Morning everybody!!! God bless you all!!!💐💐

[@ReinerEngelkes]

I would vote for the next Grammy Award in the category "Doing best job for what music is for": making other people around the world happy again and again and again...🌞🌈🎃☃🎄🎇🌍🌎🌏💖

[@Jack.Waters]

Lovely song and great talent. Playing and Singing while walking a rocky path is real dedication. Love it.....

[@NotThatDuck]

Strolling musicians! What a fitting song for the area.

[@lindaberg1695]

Well how nice is this?? I really enjoyed it so much and you both have beautiful voices & the harmony was awesome! ♥

[@geneschmidt1361]

That was so fun! Thanks ladies.

[@august1870]

oh my god the harmony in this was so beautiful

[@scottmoore6492]

Of all the songs I've heard you guys sing, I think this brought the greatest smile. Thank you. Keep on playing.

[@mithicmusic]

Always filling Mith with mirth! Thank you for sharing your happy songs!

[@mithicmusic]

@UCoP-Mto_5ZpV0WgfVVWarBg what would you like to discuss?

[@MindlessZombie2006]

This one has always been one of my favorites, great job!

[@winstonenglish285]

This is in mirror image on my screen it's so weird to see Toni playing lefthanded 😂😂😂❤ Great performance

[@e4t662]

These two are special. Such talent. New folk heroes maybe.