The Fox

Petersen Band at The Little Opry Theatre in Branson, Missouri

[@gaffrigged22]

There are very few musicians who can sing and smile at the same time....Ellen is amazing.

[@Martin-vu5fl]

I love the Petersens. They are the best singers in the town-o.

[@frankderudder7290]

U dont need 2 love their music 2 appreciate how talented this family is!! They all can sing and they all play instruments and no gimmicks or gadgets needed just pure raw talent!! And with the addition of emmett on the dobro their music is just plain great!!!

[@eugeneclark8974]

I enjoy listening to Ellen banjo playing and singing of this Fox song with her family very much.

[@Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - The Fox* ------------ The fox went out on a chilly night An' he prayed for the moon to bring him light For he had many a-mile to go that night Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o He had many a-mile to go that night Before he reached the town-o He ran till he came to the farmer's pen And the ducks and the geese were kept therein He said a couple-a you are gonna grease my chin Before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o Couple-a you are gonna grease my chin Before I leave this town-o He grabbed the gray goose by the neck And he threw a duck across his back He didn't mind the quack, quack And the legs all dangling down-o, down-o, down-o He didn't mind the quack, the quack And the legs all dangling down-o Well the old gray woman jumped outta bed An' outta the window she popped her head Cryin' Johnny, John the gray goose is gone The fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o Johnny, John the gray goose is gone And the fox is on the town-o He ran till he came to his nice little bed An' there were his little ones, eight, nine, ten Saying Daddy, Daddy better go back again It must be a mighty fine town-o, town-o, town-o Daddy, Daddy go back again For it must be mighty fine town-o Well the fox and his wife without any strife They cut up the goose with a fork and a knife And they ain't never had such a supper in their life And the little one chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o They never had such a supper in their life And the little one chewed on the bones

[@ronjames-music]

I love the way those vocal harmonies sound when Matt's part comes in. Well written!!

[@Brace67]

I first heard this delightful song when I was a boy and heard Burl Ives sing it. I haven’t heard it for many a year until watching a rerun of the HBO series ‘Deadwood’ they played it during the closing credits. What fun to hear it once more, This version is wonderful.

[@scottnmerr]

The music in this song is similar to the music on the instrumental one. I love this song so much!

[@chichuanteng6858]

I am a fan of the Petersen's! Enjoy every song sang by them and appreciate each one's musical gift of this lovely family.

[@donmobley4900]

Sooo much TALENT in a family !!!!!!!!!!

[@Sooch694]

Well, last week I thought I'd listen to a song called "California" and I've been listening to Bluegrass and Country ever since. Lost count of how many times I've listened to The Fox. How can you not fall for these girls? Katie's smile during her fiddle solo just melts my heart. You are all true artists.

[@renanalbach]

If you play these song here in Brazil I'm pretty sure all the audience would be out of their minds! This is some good song!!!

[@drewby613]

My dad knew this song and used to sing it to us many long years ago!!! Thanks for the great memory!!

[@tonylittle2744]

Realised I was smiling all the way through.

[@italia689]

Mathematically speaking, not smiling at a Petersens video is like dividing by zero.

[@williamandrews781]

They create an oasis of all things bright and beautiful!!

[@oldgeezerLV]

A very nice tribute to Burl Ives. One of the first songs I learned to sing when I started the guitar.

[@lesprice7157]

love this fiddle player

[@sophomorocat]

Hard to believe after all this time I have a new favorite Peterson's song!

[@AirstripBum]

Ain't that somethin'? A fox singin' about a fox.

[@addicted2tone349]

Right..

[@happyolddude]

@@addicted2tone349 However, the fox has now been caught!

[@donmobley4900]

cute, very cute comment!

[@ronjames-music]

Great job with that fiddle part and awesome vocal harmonies!

[@fabriziolai1910]

Siete gioia per tanta gente!!! Saluti dalla Sardegna, Italy. Bravissimi!

[@stephendavies1585]

katie has a great disposition and is a lovely person.adimire them all.would love to see you in the uk again.

[@lesprice7157]

Ellen you are awesome

[@glennericksenmusic]

Wow! This song is great! Just incredible! Now we know why 'TripAdvisor' rated them the No.#1 Show in ALL of Branson, Missouri!! This song sure sounds "IRISH"! The Petersens are on tour in IRELAND next week! (August 21-26th, 2019!!)

[@gregbutcher_musicplacecheck12]

There harmonies are perfect, such a beautiful sound :)

[@italia689]

The fact that they are siblings might have something to do with it...

[@JongleurJ10]

Thanks for the beautiful music

[@MrLaiate]

The magical Sound of the Petersen Family! 👏👏👏👏🇱🇷🙏🕉🇧🇷

[@lesprice7157]

love this band

[@EpicDrummer]

I felt it. Something happened in the banjo solo.... You rocked!

[@markh9875]

That is what banjos do. Things just happen as soon as the banjo kicks in with that growl...

[@irishfield1]

This is a great Band ever great trad ever to adore thank you appreciate

[@GrandpaCanCook]

Just so good and entertaining.

[@muliadimuliadi8138]

Music harmony, beatifuly

[@huckmiller1971]

I never heard that one ! A real foot stomper !

[@davidedelpiero307]

I'm a fan. nice vocals, nice sounds and nice smiles. Gran Salute to father and mother .

[@vafangul5716]

Just amazing

[@kimmolingonheimo]

such mastery, and nuances...

[@frankhowell8092]

Love you guys!

[@lluisbosch2683]

Amazing, best all-American song 🙂

[@scottnmerr]

Best performers in the world-o!

[@spokaneman8750]

While I love bluegrass, country is not my cup o’ tea, so I’ve never any any desire to experience Branson. However, I would almost make the trip to see them in concert.

[@jonstefanik9400]

Country, Bluegrass, Folk all the same thing where I'm from, lol.

[@paulconant4547]

Funtastik!! KO Kid scorchin' the air with that fiddle

[@gordonadams5491]

I love you guys !

[@jameskieley5602]

There all good , but Ellen stands out as a gifted blond angel

[@pinkyman5155]

I remember that song from when I was a kid at school in London 👍

[@shinobi1kenobi75]

England or Kentucky?

[@kingofcomments4832]

If anyone is ever looking to find one song that is even slightly not very good by these guys - it ain't gonna happen!

[@donmobley4900]

THUMBS UP...it surely ain't

[@jeffreyluciana8711]

That is just a wonderful upbeat fun song

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Jebus Christ she’s gorgeous

[@lesbsocal9107]

Great fun w the Petersens

[@kevinmoran5830]

Takes me back to a rendition by the Smothers Brothers.

[@sherlenhorn8063]

Nice song and good Harmony

[@salvatorecau1837]

Che dire, siete bravissimi....

[@josdenis3684]

amazing!

[@timsmith1049]

Very nice.

[@Ravenscaller]

Mighty fine.

[@jcbbe]

Awesome

[@yalcntolonguc8985]

Harika bayılıyorum bu aileye

[@GuyWhoWearsWatch]

9 farmers disliked this song

[@ralorpa]

All five musician in one family. Father also plays, now and then...

[@amycrunch3812]

Wow.

[@michaelray3200]

she is a cutie!

[@alperstom]

Everybody stomp their boots...yeeeehaaaww

[@josefklipkar7209]

pěkné

[@macondogamboa9981]

Why does this video have so few views? What happens to this world?

[@TheAlbert340]

You should record this one with "Carolina in the Pines".

[@armstronglance]

Yeeeeee Hawww!!!!! 👋Slap that knee!!!

[@donmobley4900]

If I looked like, played the banjo & sang like Ellen, I just might be a hit with the ladies in their eighties down at the home!

[@andrewlynham606]

Yepp, your foot is tapping :-)

[@abrahemsamander3967]

It is now that I read your comment! XD

[@jellyrollbaker]

I'm a pickin....🤠

[@fossil4873]

and I'm a grinnin!

[@you123ST]

and the banjo girl (Ellen)work in a diagnosis lab.

[@kurtpedersen7863]

What do families do during covid-19novel corona virus well they're bored so they get to singing like the Petersen's singing.. They sound good and burn a CD and leave it with a record Corp like rhino or epic or rca or chrysalis and welp

[@krunkkory1178]

This is originally done by Nickel Creek for anyone interested. Pretty good cover though.

[@davidhawkins9206]

It's a lot older than nickel creek, probably most famously sung by Pete Seeger

[@bigdaddybrns9568]

Burl Ives and Jimmie Rodgers did it as well

[@addicted2tone349]

This is old English folk song from probably the 15th century. The lyrics may have changed a little bit over 500 years but the original song was from back then. It came over with the mountain folks that settled Appalachia and the Ozarks. I remember this being done at pickin jams in Kentucky from my childhood..

[@happyolddude]

Eighteen people are dead from the neck up!

[@SelfReflective]

I object to them being dressed in such a provocative and scandalous fashion. I say, I saw an ankle, and almost fainted! God save my soul.

[@donmobley4900]

Do you feel more sorry for the ole' gray-haired woman or the grey goose? Or John-John

[@skytiger6671]

Somebody buy Matt a good Guitar Gibson

[@jenspedersen9138]

Sound is distorted on this one. Think the bass is the problem for once

[@donmobley4900]

Not a song for everybody, antivivisectionists, a case in point...But such a pretty rhythm

[@breezesuperman3294]

Hello.. Ketty...I am like Khan..

[@mattz8234]

The Fox went out on a chilly night He prayed for the moon to give him light For he had many a mile to go that night Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o He had many a mile to go that night Before he reached the town-o He ran till he came to the farmers pen The ducks and the geese were kept therein He said a couple of you are gonna grease my chin Before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o A couple of you are gonna grease my chin Before I leave this town-o He grabbed the great goose by the neck He threw a duck across his back And he didn't mind the quack, quack And the legs all danglin' down-o, down-o, down-o He didn't mind the quack, quack And the legs all danglin' down-o Well the old gray Woman jumped out of bed Out of the window she popped her head Cryin' John, John the great goose is gone The Fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o John, John the great goose is gone And the Fox is on the town-o He ran till he came to his nice warm den And there were the little ones 8, 9, 10 Sayin' Daddy, Daddy better go back again It must be a mighty fine town-o, town-o, town-o Daddy, Daddy go back again For it must be a mighty fine town-o The Fox and his Wife, without any strife They cut up the goose with a fork and a knife And they never had such a supper in their life And the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o They never had such a supper in their life And the little ones chewed on the bones

[@Sooch694]

Thank you Matt Zelas

[@johnclarkwillcox516]

Oh,how wonderful! I listened and I listened to the American blue Grass Roots exclusively found in The Petersens! WELL DONE. EVERYTHING.

[@monsieurpoil]

whitest family ever

[@shinobi1kenobi75]

And just what is that supposed to mean? You must be some kind of racist

[@isaaclacoba4458]

This song is actually really terrible...I mean the lyrics, the music itself is amazing...but really dark...

[@speedingatheist]

Why are they dressed like my granny?