My Father's Father // The Civil Wars

[@Atr42Greasemonkey]

Its a crime against humanity that these two parted ways .So perfect together .

[@jaysantos2342]

Do you know why they departed ?

[@Crixus1227]

@@jaysantos2342 life my guy... life.

[@johnwest194]

i agree it makes me very angry every time i watch the beauty and blessing of their music that they shared with us

[@mmmimidove]

the way she looks at him is one thing, but they way he looks at her gives me goosebumps.

[@rbduncan1]

Miriam Tasker which is probably why they split as a band, since he is married.

[@TKLevis]

Maybe because Miriam is a girl and likes boys, and Jerry is a boy and likes girls :) Can't help but imagining ourselves in their positions.

[@vivaglamnadia]

She’s married as well

[@ziia_zoozoo5231]

💛💛💛💛💛

[@iamsultana]

@@vivaglamnadia Not anymore...

[@alealejandro9696]

Dear Civil Wars, I love you. I miss you.

[@littlemoccasin5678]

"It wasn't over... it still isn't over!" - The Notebook

[@CorleytheCantaloupe]

Their chemistry is tangible; electric. You can see it in the air. When one pulls the other gives, like planets in orbit. But instead of the sun, they're circling each other. Magnetic.

[@abigailappleby8314]

+Corley Stanford Absolutely the best comment I've ever read... ever. Accurate to a tee. Sheer magic, these two.

[@CorleytheCantaloupe]

Abigail Appleby Thank you. :) I tried to convey with words what I see every time I watch them together.

[@ziia_zoozoo5231]

❤❤❤❤

[@gsanmare79]

what I do not understand is the separation by "irreconcilable causes" I would like someone to look at me like in the 1.40

[@johannlangner289]

@Corley Stanford, you said it so right, hope you don't mind me copy that line

[@jleigh2413]

Somewhere in an alternate reality they are together and married and making music forever.......There....I want to go there.

[@stephwaltersla]

take me! take me there!!!

[@lyssvandermerwe7138]

This comment eases the pain.... Thank you :)

[@LonelyOutlaw]

Jordan Leigh :'(

[@maritanottzmusic]

Jordan Leigh I hear that

[@SleekQUEEN1_]

Let’s all go there I seriously can’t get enough of these two

[@shaynalemay8516]

You CAN'T TELL ME on some level...they weren't unspokenly in love with eachother. The chemistry here is one not even an Academy Award Winning actor can fake!

[@NOAH2023]

Actually I can tell you that, no one has any proof of the reason for the split but it is telling that he is continuing to work and she has kind of disappeared. Her husband was their manager and was always involved in the performances and recordings.

[@gregorysmith2119]

@@NOAH2023 We all get lost in the idea of if there was a sexual relationship. That’s the wrong question to ask. They were both married and I do think their emotional relationship was getting out of control. There’s an undeniable chemistry. It’s almost as if their songs tell the state of their relationship at the time. There’s a reason Same Old Same Old is one of their last songs.

[@fodgepodge]

I feel it more from her than him

[@savvymickels8694]

It’s beautiful whatever their chemistry is ⚛️ sit back n enjoy it don’t overthink it😊

[@HolyCodzta]

@@NOAH2023 How has she kind of disappeared? She's released multiple albums since the split and featured on songs with the likes of Avi Kaplan

[@roadrunner4404]

No matter how many times I watch this Im moved every time. 2 voices, one simple guitar, water running. Absolutely love it

[@morganburns7087]

I know she's married so don't take this the wrong way. But the way they look at each other, it proves that music is super powerful. It's amazing, they're both so in love with their music that people see it as them loving each other. It's so so beautiful.

[@fiddlefolk]

Music is so powerful that beautiful women bang ugly guitar players! Yeah, it's purely musical!

[@morganburns7087]

They aren't "banging", she's happily married , or at least was when I made the comment.

[@ashellokitty]

***** not to mention hes friggin gorgeous

[@cosmicgoddess5085]

Morgan Spies he is also married with 4 kids

[@In_time]

Morgan Burns not anymore

[@jasonscott1444]

That chemistry is so ridiculous! Anyone who has this in their life is truly lucky.

[@sadriski]

My brother just passed over...I'm in tears..... This hits home

[@Itsyaboy88]

I hope you’re on the path to healing my friend. Your brother is within you. I’m sorry for your lost, love ya.

[@adamk9700]

That moment after a song like this ends, and you have that deep exhale, and your hand slowly drapes down your face. You know something undeniably, beautifully real has just happened, and there’s fuckin weight to it. We all miss these two so god damn much.

[@TandooriForever]

it's like they just grabbed a camera guy, went into the middle of the woods and dropped this devastatingly beautiful song effortlessly. i watch this video daily at least once, and am just captivated by it every time. probably the best 3:28 on youtube.

[@bullockboy88]

THIS is music. Minimal and beautiful with nothing but nature in the background. True talent.

[@mattpike5264]

100% the truth!

[@Arienhly]

The chemistry between these two people is extraordinary. Whenever i see them performing like this, i feel a little like i'm intruding. But heir songs are so beautiful, i can't help myself.

[@TurnerVideoProd]

I miss them. The way she looks at him.. i don't want to call it easy to decode.. but you can see that she's got this immensely powerful attraction to him. It's so strong that even if she's trying to hold it back, it's emanating from her like a beacon. For him, it's brooding... it's dark. I guess the whole fact that she's married, he seems to stop himself from getting lost in her to the point of no return. But it's there...wow. They're so damn talented.

[@supasaxplaya93]

There's something heartwrenchingly beautiful about them. About what they can make you feel. The way their voices combine and create another layer of complexity and a haunting beauty. How when watching them, you feel as if you've intruded on the panging tension of two people who love each other but are not together. How once you start listening, you never want to stop.

[@melaniepenelope_]

I understand why they couldn't stay together, and I respect the decision they made for their spouses, but I sure do miss the music. It's like magic watching and listening to them together.

[@nicknotes_]

Every time I watch this, I feel like I'm intruding

[@GexgLalnuna]

lol must be true

[@Elusive_Reclusive]

+Nick Miller They don't even know were in the room

[@iamsultana]

I am very grateful to Joy and John Paul for doing something not many could have done. Having found the harmony of their voices, they decided to make the most intimate music there is in the 21st century. Of course, there is chemistry and they knew it, and they pushed themselves to truly explore it despite the fact that they had significant others and they all must have suspected it would put a strain on the relationships. I feel like they continued asblong as they could, and after three years of an emotionally turbulent journey, neither party could take it anymore. I believe them when they say they had creative differences and tension but seeing how normally lovely these people are, I am certain that all the conflicts at the end were driven by the consequences of their deeply intimate, personal creative relationship. I am so, so grateful because I can only imagine how difficult this personally must have been for them and their families, all for the sake of music. That's why I think most of their songs are so overwhelmingly bittersweet... "Don't you fret my dear... It will all be over soon..."

[@DRM-nb1fg]

"Neither party" could take it? Joy's comments sure make it sound like she did not have a problem. John Paul is the one who shut everything down. I assume his wife was the driving force on that and I cannot blame her (or him) if that's the case.

[@sigwart]

I don't think i've ever heard 2 voices and a guitar sound sweeter. Their harmonizing and patience with the notes is what makes them special. Truly an angelic duo these two.

[@lupitasanchez5625]

They're like two birds sweetly singing to one another 💕

[@x3BMTH]

Their harmonies are so flawless and their connection is so intense. It's almost as if their souls combine when they play and sing together. They really are amazing artists.

[@aflowerthatbloomsinadversity]

I forever consider myself lucky that I saw them live in some random venue in Ft Lauderdale in January 2012 and they signed my album cover.

[@WeAreTheInsurgents]

They're so connected with each other when they sing, they look each other dead in the eye with such passion, it's really intimate

[@erickornberg4571]

What a chemistry these two had. It's so sad that they broke up!!

[@adamk9700]

Just came back to this video after some years, and it’s just as powerful as it always was. I know they both have their own partners but god damn! The chemistry here is simply undeniable. I’ve played and sang their music with a girl before, and there is simply no getting around the chemistry that you share with someone when playing this style of music. It goes beyond words, and beyond convention, and anyone who’s done it knows exactly what I’m talking about

[@Danboster65]

Absolute magic. They were so awesome together.

[@emilieiggiotti]

The way he looks at her at 1:42.... and the way she smiles... wow!!

[@ariatara]

+Emilie Iggiotti Оh my God... is all I have to say!

[@stardustgirl2904]

I can't tell how he looks at her, because he usually never smiles or anything, what are you getting out of him fluttering is eye's at her? Please help me understand this?

[@SaudiLiving1]

💔💔

[@TexasJackdaw]

The dynamics alone is stunning. The restraint and harmonies are still haunting me. Thank you both for this album and your time together.

[@smurfinit48]

You know what I love about these two? The way they sing so close to one another. There's something beautiful about how they sway together in perfect harmony, and the way they gaze lovingly into each others eyes. You honestly would think they were madly in love with one another.

[@eviniherzfeld]

i think they kind of were :(

[@robynzentilli1656]

My absolute favorite video of them performing together. These two are just so in sync and the chemistry between bursts through through the atmosphere like never before

[@yasmine5105]

I love this song. I just lost my dad who fought for his country. May you rest now until we meet again and I love you forever and ever my dear dad. I miss my Grampy too my fathers father.

[@FlawlessBeauty97]

I think their music is so great because they do have such an intimate connection when they sing. That doesn't necessarily mean that have one outside of their music, though. They really feed off of each other when they sing together and you can hear/see that very clearly.

[@evilborg]

Be nice to see both come back again........ really miss the music they both made.

[@selenam329]

Whenever I watch a video of them performing I find myself mostly looking at my keyboard because it just feels so intimate.

[@cosmicgoddess5085]

Selena M same! I was literally just doing that!

[@ArthurMac15]

2:18, the way he looks at her. Man. These two were something else.

[@mrp91496]

wow...the way they looked at each other gave me butterflies

[@heska2]

The undeniable magic these two create when the sing together...

[@heritage.home.crochet]

I'm a happily married woman but this, their connection, their clear unsatisfaction with the way things were in that moment makes me grieve for a forbidden love. It's like watching a bird that tries to fly with a broken wing. I just cry when I watch this. Just cry and sing a 3rd harmony.

[@caitlinjoy6332]

Based on the way they’re looking at each other, I can see why they broke up. You can’t share that kind of chemistry and sustain a healthy marriage to another person. There comes a point where you have to draw the line.

[@stardustgirl2904]

I left a comment year's ago, about these two! And a guy claimed to work with them, and he said they had an affair, and John Paul wanted to try and keep his marriage if he could. And Joy got divorced, but I have no idea if it's true

[@u.r.i.a.h.]

@@stardustgirl2904sounds about right

[@stardustgirl2904]

@@u.r.i.a.h. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🙏🏻✨️👍🏻🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍

[@wildcowgirl77]

my three month old son loves this song. we dance and he just rests his head on my shoulder and listens.

[@wildcowgirl77]

And now he is 11 and we still listen to it, but he is a lot taller now ❤

[@erp3erp3]

The most sensual duo I have ever seen perform. This is once in a life time duo

[@carollong7956]

I think I have finally figured out why Joy and John had such chemistry on screen. Joy is not just half of the duo, she sings TO John. She watches his guitar and his face so closely, and leans into him when singing, often using her hands so gracefully it adds a sense of intimacy, like she's drawing him to her. I can't think of another performer who does that so completely with their musical partner. When John glances over at Joy, his eyes are filled with appreciation for her contribution to their song--her amazing talent. I don't see longing or desire. I never believed for a minute that they were unfaithful to their spouses. Still, I wonder all these years later if they miss that feeling while performing alone or with others.

[@devenhall716]

Absolutely heartbreaking. Every single time. Doesn't matter which song I listen to.

[@brentmason6782]

Wow! This is what music is supposed to sound like! Utterly beautiful and simplistically harmonious! You two stir such emotions...it’s a true gift! This is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard...Gary Brent Mason

[@bidishasarma377]

Dear Civil Wars after all these years I still love you the same and waiting for you to get back together and make music like you guys are always meant to do

[@FrankHarrison12]

Their subtle vibrato synchronizes in such eerie but beautiful way; spellbound.

[@stephwaltersla]

oh god please come back! *can't stop crying* so beautiful!

[@marcuspoe9353]

what a voice she has, hard to keep my eyes off of her

[@mackenziestanley9733]

I havent listened to anything but the Civil Wars in 2 weeks...cant stop, won't stop

[@SiarraBluEyes]

the way she looks at him..is beyond love. its like a bond. only few can truely find that...i wish one day i can too

[@laurgore6770]

Their chemistry is amazing and the way they connect is amazing. I so hope they work things out and get the band back together.

[@aurastone1]

Im from Kentucky and I think that is a lost memory from childhood singing songs you make up or have heard as a child ....I love them i hope they keep singing together just for thier own sanity if nothing else..in 10 years they will regret breaking up and it will be a void they will never be able to fill again with anyone else :(((( so sad. They were born to sing and to sing together no matter what.

[@zaniyablake7846]

ugh not only are they beautiful together but so are their voices

[@ssd88130]

You have to love these two people! Close your eyes and you can hear that train blowing that whistle coming threw the mountain pass rushing to pick up at the next stop. Love the setting of the video as well.

[@digitalmorgan]

they flew too close to the sun.....

[@1regina315]

Crisp and so refreshing Gorgeous harmony.

[@MsDance2Music]

Soooo very beautiful! Sorry they found it necessary to part. Sending healing prayers their way.

[@8deadlysinz]

Wish I could like this a million times.

[@aherrmie]

Now that, children, is sexual tension you could cut with a knife. I've really never seen two performers so in sync with one another. It's beautiful, and haunting, and poignant.

[@gsanmare79]

I would like someone to look at me like in the 1.40

[@stardustgirl2904]

I tried to look up body language, to see what they said about blinking excessively ,but they only mention blinking in a normal setting, when you first meet someone! But in the cat world slow blinks mean affection!

[@melaniepenelope_]

@@gsanmare79 what does in the 1.40 mean?

[@ANGELSVEN]

Perfection! PLEASE. Come back. Let go of the stuff. We love and miss you both.😢

[@adamlefebvre6107]

Your team ! Unmatched in any genre . There is a vibe that naturally flows in and outside. You are both soul speakers ! Continue to nurture life, nurture music , nurtue existence. Thank you for an experience comparible to none.

[@punkster36]

I love the way they always stand so close to each other and look at each other..

[@KingoRichie1990]

Heard this on Mayans MC. Love these now.

[@zachariharachel250]

Such patience, emotion & feeling in their music. Awesome!

[@unfadingcashew]

I know they're not in love but the way she looks at him is something else. It melts my heart

[@leahlovesroses]

Their voices are just too perfect together! Joy's voice is so gentle, and JP's so warm! They just compliment one another

[@decimus007]

I think its safe to say that this beautifully illustrates the nature of their relationship. Its not romantic, its musical. They both operate on another level of musicality that they can unlock with the other person. Its stupid to say they dont have a relationship, but theirs is one that isnt dependent on physical attraction or some kind of secret sexuality. Its a beautiful, trusting, safe, and co-depenent orchestration of their musical talent. And how does this not have more views?!?!

[@MatthewdePaula]

The wind in the trees is perfect accompaniment. What a song. What musicians.

[@areyoulistening6367]

I hear something hanging on the wind I see black smoke up around the bend I've got my ticket and I'm going to go home The leaves have changed a time or two Since the last time a train came through I've got my ticket and I'm going to go home My Father's father's blood is on the track A sweat refrain drifts in from the past I've got my ticket and I'm going to go home The winding roads they led me here Burn like coal and dry like tears So here's my hope My tired soul And here's my ticket I want to go home Home, home, home

[@MrsRBarry]

These two.... I love them together and alone. They both are so amazingly talented. While I'm still sad over the departure of The Civil Wars. I'm happy to have these musical masterpieces of their voices together.

[@eclecticrose9062]

Words cannot describe how beautiful that was. 😍😍😍

[@tors14]

I want to find a talented man to sing with like this. I never get sick of watching this video. Stunning!

[@TheLucasGregory]

This is love. Pure, love. They fell in love. Just that.

[@TianaKayMusic]

This is what music is, pure emotion flowing through notes and vocals. I remember reading about them saying they didn't add other people to the band because they wanted it simple, raw, natural, beautiful. This is it

[@megannen]

Is might be just me but the way they look at the guitar together at 1:29 gives me this feeling of how they would be looking at their baby. They are the #otp

[@CribNotes]

The music you're hearing is their baby...

[@avaelyn]

The chemistry between these two is undeniable and tenacious. I've listened to this song so much in the last two hours it's ridiculous.

[@itcouldbme]

the background sounds takes this to a different level, epic

[@ladybirdstonewick]

Stay please stay. You're music moves the tides of my soul.

[@anthonywilson4696]

They have amazing voices together

[@IsinMoon]

when they're talking in interviews, they're like family. even though they're both just very close friends in all other aspects of life, when it comes to music they're so perfect for each other

[@mikeyboy4614]

What a beautiful song

[@thwalkdiotwalk]

Still can't forget this... It's so hauntingly beautiful

[@TheThaggs]

I believe someday there will be a TCW reunion. because nothing they've done separately, is even close to the what they did together. The music they did as TCW, especially the Poison and Wine EP and the Barton Hollow album is superlative. Charlie Peacock deserves credit for the outstanding production and mix. Their last album felt thrown together, as a result of the fact they had broken up. Maybe someone will make them an offer they can't refuse, to fully commit to one more great album. They don't even have to tour, just write and record.

[@babyjernin]

They literally look at eachother the whole time. I love it. Its so intimate. So sweet.

[@rva]

💖☺😭

[@SomeYouTubeTraveler]

Aah! Rebecca Vocal Athlete! I bet I and your other fans would love to see you do a reaction to this one :-D

[@bandjolyn]

I've got the window open to a 55 degree evening. It smells like sweet grass in my room. I''ve got a glass of cheap wine and cold, crispy blankets. This song is beautifully perfect.

[@erp3erp3]

the simplicity of the guitar and their voices makes all those musicians who go into the studio look like amatuers.

[@nikjennyns]

The way they look at each other.. i wanna cry that it's so intensely loving..

[@joshgarbemusic]

Watched this like twenty times in a row lol.

[@macarthurweb]

Found this video from Soundcloud.... 2020 Melbourne Australia. I love this song so much

[@onyinoyi_o]

I say they love each other for real and that's why the band had to break up

[@cheriekshin]

Watching the subtlety in their faces makes me forget to breathe. These guys are beautiful. x.x

[@ramirodelossantos7921]

i would like the civil wars to follow me around everywhere and narrate my life musically...

[@flybynow]

When you add up everything -- the singing talent, the mannerisms, the way she dances around, the girl-next-door quality, the oh-so-cute chipmunk overbite -- Joy Williams is the most beautiful woman on the planet.

[@CorleytheCantaloupe]

They put this vid back up!!! YAAAAAAY!!!!! :D :D :D

[@Tekk23]

I love the way she sings the word 'home' at 2:10 Beautiful.. voice of an angel and I love the way she smiles and looks like she's singing with the guitar at times.

[@birseyleryap]

this is love.

[@lovesongssing]

they look at each other with such intensity and love, and passion...