Nanci Griffith : Tecumseh Valley

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

This is the loveliest rendition of this song RIP Nanci you were such a gorgeous person

[@thetruthwillsetufree]

It's a beauty...

[@Cbcw76]

Bobby Bare was doing this number for a decade in the mid-80's, and his cracly growl is also a fine version.

[@hereswhatsleft]

I know this comment is old, and this version is incredible - but have you heard Charley Crocket's version? It's really wonderful and worth a listen.

[@Cbcw76]

@@hereswhatsleft No, but you've got me searching for it. I heard Townes' version IN ?? late 80s ? and it was OLD then - ie, polished past ts lifespan FOR HIM and he was bored with playing and singing it. Proof? He did an almost double-time thru the last two verses in a "c'mon, c'mon, let's get this over with!" fashion. 'Tis the fate of a stage performer vs. his hit. TVZ has a few of those so he could spread a 40-minute 'show' among 3-4 hits and THEN do 'fills' with his more recent favorites.

[@Cbcw76]

@@hereswhatsleft By the way, "death of characters" songs intrigue me but I can't make lists - those seem too maudlin. But ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY always shocks me. David Wilcox's EYE OF THE HURRICANE is another that sorta needs a warning sticker. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXPKaqxmrrObgNE ...his live versions can be recommended as threats against guitarists, by the way - he is a TRICKY composer, using 1-2-3 string capos along with weirdo tunings. HE CHEATS to gain his most hypnotic gones. ha ha... that album of his is a great place to start - the whole thing is a treasure chest of gems.

[@timflaherty6432]

I don't think I have ever seen or heard anyone sing or perform with as much genuine emotion as Nanci Griffith. She performed this song numerous times with Townes Van Zandt. It was painful for her to do this, but it was beautiful. Nanci, you were one of a kind; truly special.

[@billsmith3019]

Amen ..she was.

[@davidroga6508]

Every song she sings is with immense emotion

[@sunnygirl87]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@lhk1951]

an amazing performance of a beautiful song sung by a rare talent. this is as good as it gets.

[@janemorrison8577]

Just brilliant.

[@SimonKHoak-ec6cc]

Of the many different renditions of Tecumseh Valley , this is the saddest and most beautiful of them. I once knew a "Caroline". Every time l hear this song it brings back bittersweet memories.

[@royharvey53]

One of the best performances of all time.

[@calhuck]

She sang Caroline's story so beautifully. RIP Nanci.

[@morgaffi]

Godalmighty what a beautiful version. Townes is smiling, especially now that Nanci is with him. We’ve lost so much talent 😔

[@davidroga6508]

The best Version ever

[@bobturnley2787]

This is so freaking real and utterly beautiful.

[@kerithmccoy3060]

I just had an urge to listen to Nancy Griffith so I KZbind and only now just found out she passed away last year. What a loss to beautiful music! RIP! I'm an Afro-Caribbean man in my mid-60s with a love for an eclectic range of music. I came to Nancy Griffith (Emmy Lou Harris and others) via Linda Ronstadt, through Eagles/Poco/Jackson Browne, etc., that Laurel Canyon sound ("Country-Rock") growing in the early 1970s. By the mid-80's with that sound being represented by only a few, I checked out 80's "New Country" as an option for awhile. Still love country from that era. Still loving JB! Linda, God Bless you!

[@cillid23]

She's crying, she's feeling this one so much....Fare Thee Well Nanci may sunshine walk beside you

[@rocroc]

Melancholy...she knew how to phrase a word. She knew how to put the music together and she made everyone who played with her better. Rest in peace.

[@TheTurkaderr]

I can't believe she's gone, so sad that kids in the future may not discover music like this. Please keep spreading her voice around folks, we can't let genius like this disappear forever.

[@bobjm1950]

I’m still grieving. She was a special, special spirit. Nancy was an Earth Angel, she’s now found eternal peace. God loves her and so do we. ❤️

[@susanwatson-smith7860]

God I couldn't agree more. Texas and the world lost a beatiful soul when she died way too young. It makes me weep.

[@rogerjackson5972]

❤

[@user-kt8pm5in3x]

Tragically Beautiful!!!!

[@stylianosisaakidis3565]

she's flown away now but her singing remain... she admired Townes, and he payed her his respect when he called her cover of this song the best cover of any of his songs... RIP

[@gardenspeak]

Beautiful & so sad. Farewell Nanci, your voice and music will continue on.

[@GiggleFishy]

Rest in peace, dearest Nanci. I still listen to your music at least once a week. "Flyer" is one of my very favorite albums. Sad.

[@johnashton485]

Best version of a great song! Miss you, Nanci

[@DennisFreeman]

Not sure how you could watch this without tearing up. Always, but today especially.

[@noelwilson5960]

makes me cry every time. bless your soul and spirit Nanci, so beautiful.

[@rubynoils2872]

As Helen Keller said, the best & most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched they must be felt by the heart. Many thanks for always “being there”. Rest In Peace Voice of an Angel. 😢❤️🌷

[@dsimms561]

It is a darker world without the voice of this angel

[@bertreeby1299]

One of the most beautiful songs about the most sad story

[@aidanrudden7899]

So sad to hear that Nanci has passed away such a lovely singing voice Rest n Peace

[@noelwilson5960]

I never knew... Bless that angel...

[@RichGilpin]

I can't believe she has left us. This version is incredible. What amazing lyrics by Townes. I am at a loss.

[@patriciaormsby2758]

Rest gently Sweet Lady.

[@babursaeed7094]

RIP Country gem 💖 What a beautiful version of this song May God bless you Nanci Griffith We all miss you 💕

[@dwightbeach3242]

What a beautiful song and lovely lady Rest in Peace Nancy I love your music you we're one of the best.

[@leswinkeler4553]

Hard to type with tears in your eyes.

[@philip1529]

what a beautiful voice and a fantastic song only townes could write god blessed you nancy hope you are enjoying heaven

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

My favorite version of this beautiful song. God bless Nanci. May she rest in peace.

[@jimnicholson2455]

Just bereft on hearing the news of her passing,awesome talent, just brilliant live performances,.........fly well Nanci....

[@noelwilson5960]

Nanci breaks hearts with this version. She is amazing and soulful, such a beauty.

[@blairmalmer2607]

The sweetest Soul....I am crushed by her passing. R.I.P Nanci...sing with the Angels now!

[@margarettreadway3535]

Every time it breaks me the beauty and tragedy and those lyrics and her voice

[@retsdon]

Too many great musicians going now...Loved you Nancy. Big hug goodbye...

[@poetcomic1]

Someone asked Townes Van Zandt why he wrote such sad songs. He said, "I don't write sad songs, I write hopeless songs."

[@scottberry6487]

I have always been a huge fan of Townes and his beautiful ballads, love songs anything he wrote, collected all his LIp's But, when I heard this version of Nancy's, I was Stunned that Anyone could sing another writers tune like this, She understands it. Only thing I can compare it with is Emmy Lou doing a Gram Parson song. Amazingly done.

[@margarettreadway3535]

It breaks me every time

[@TariqBedgoodMusic]

@Don Montgomery I thought exactly this. All fabulous in their own ways.

[@jansheldon6615]

Oh my God. I just found out that Nancy died how could I not have known? She is as well as Emmylou Harris my favorite singer of all time. We're artist broken and all I can do now is cry for the next few days. Such a personal loss.

[@williamlilliott2433]

Possibly the most beautiful and saddest song I ever heard.

[@williamhiggins842]

Just so devastatingly beautiful, you can see the heartbreak in her eyes as she looks towards the heavens.You don't have to guess as to what she was thinking about at that moment it is all in her beautiful eyes that are tearing up.God I miss both of them so much.R.I.P. Townes and Nanci

[@Northyorkspaul]

Fantastic rendition of a great song,now we lost Nancy,RIP..You done well.

[@kingkornkarn6453]

Just brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful.

[@jimgeorger4452]

Love this version.

[@Goatman333]

Rest in peace Lovely Lady

[@charlesmerowinng2870]

Still a great song - i know it for years but still come back to listen - thanks Townes for taking the time to write it and all singers to tell the story

[@davidroga6508]

This is just a brilliant version. Both just mesmerise you. James piano work is priceless. NJ looks at heavens with a gut wrenching tears. The last verse is absolutely fantastic. Cannot describe this version enough.

[@mt-nv4jd]

Almost hard to believe how good this is. Perfect pitch, harmony. Real music, no 2nd takes.

[@bdcowboy22]

The most beautiful song ever written.

[@jackmcguinness7800]

First encounter was "From a Distance" on Austin City Limits many years ago. Loved her beautiful voice and music ever since. Never afraid to use her voice and music for ideals she believed in. I'm very sad today. Goodbye Nanci

[@JoeBlimey]

There was once a country like this.

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Wonderful 😊❤

[@davidbuehrer572]

Beautiful. RIP, Nanci.

[@scottm1055]

Re: who is that guy on piano? James Hooker, Nanci's accompanist/band leader for 20 years. He was also a co-founder of the Amazing Rhythm Aces and played with a few others you might know - Jimi Hendrix, John Hiatt, Stevie Winwood, Paul Butterfield and the Flying Burrito Brothers.

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

RIP Nancy Griffith, a truly great talent! ❤

[@royharvey53]

You don't get better than this. =

[@OLDBEAR123456]

Rest in peace Nancy Griffith.

[@bobneubauer3397]

God, I miss this Lady.

[@johnkeith2450]

The words of the saddest song in the world, done with perfection by Nanci

[@GrammyTapDancing]

Beautiful spirit inside & out. She blessed us with her voice & messages 💜

[@umbertosantaterra2693]

stupenda! oltremodo commovente, per quante volte l ascolto

[@mdy9746]

Nanci does a great job interpreting Townes Van Zandt's song.

[@timoj24]

Tears are flowing ... but they’re good ones... she will be missed ...

[@dew14505]

Saw her many times during my austin days. Still love her

[@susananderson6234]

Who is the piano player? At the end when he went into that beautiful piano riff and she looked up soulfully; well it about killed me. RIP dear Nanci.

[@debra13]

James Hooker

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

This is outstanding! 😊 solid performance. ❤

[@jrnhjelm540]

thank you nancy...

[@mrasnake1]

Have to get myself together after that. Arlo does a great job with Nancy on this also.

[@markmiles1316]

I will miss Nancyi so much. I wonder which song is sadder--this one or Emmy"s "Red Dirt Girl"? Hard choice for me...

[@jubileeshine]

RIP Ms. Nanci Griffith

[@stephendoyle-wu6ir]

Heads Were A Swingin And Rubber Necking Whilst I was a Driving ! Playing Nancis Music ,,,, Guess That Says It All Rest In Peace Sweet Angel xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@Uncle_Neil]

Hard to imagine this world without her.

[@72secondprize]

Lovely song. x

[@albertlozano3437]

Crying right now

[@randyjohnson6073]

Perfection. Fare Thee Well.

[@andrewprokopis9430]

miss you....

[@GriefTourist]

Hard to believe she's no longer here

[@draft1643]

I always thought I'd get to see her

[@tobiishitakashi3707]

Rest in peace ! Her middle name is Caroline , coincidentally.

[@jayvarner1305]

thank you

[@trackie1957]

A simple song to play, but one I struggle to sing without choking up.

[@griffithlistener]

very awesome townes tribute. peter is great...ain't gonna sing no lonesome tune. steve is great...guy-man what a great show that is. i haven't even seen the whole thing yet...james and nanci duet-very nice.

[@johnsteele5264]

yeah, I know what ya mean. Gotta find the "whole thing" Glad to know your out there appreciating Townes and those he touch so very much a real way!

[@justthinking526]

James...Who?

[@mortygoldmacher]

Was the songs' narrator one of the men who laid himself down beside the woman who called herself Caroline?

[@thebangkokconnection4080]

Townes Van Zant could write the tear jerkers all right

[@brianwolters7560]

I think "Tecumseh Valley" may be 2nd to "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" in imagery...especially Nanci's verion...

[@stylianosisaakidis3565]

it brings tears to my eyes every time she left bitter is what they say but loved by many for sure ............... this is a tribute to Townes Van Zandt if I remember correctly, but each and everyone that performed that night Is a Giant in their own right

[@kenmcfarlane7534]

Rest in Peace Nanci

[@aliffathurrahim5189]

RIP nancy 💐

[@freddyboombatz]

RIP!

[@ExpressAphrodite]

I love Nanci's interpretation of this song. Can anyone post her singing John Philip Griffith and Montana Backroads on KZbin? Please! And 'Thank you'.

[@ecollins]

Rip Nanci

[@bengormley2517]

no words

[@RichardStearns-s3c]

Nanci Griffith was the "real deal".

[@ensinitas]

WOW!

[@BigDog62260]

RIP Nanci

[@andrewprokopis9430]

she had an intimate sense of whatever she sang....

[@katokhaelan4881]

Anyone know what show this was from?

[@singapaul1]

Is that Steve Earle sitting on Nanci' left?

[@martinamairitsch2467]

Yes, that's Steve Earle

[@lindacole7393]

The good really do die young. How very, very sad .

[@hannahfeiler6124]

🙌

[@davidhaidak7580]

where and when was this?