High Sierra - The Petersens

[@Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - High Sierra* ------------ I've been higher than the High Sierra Lower than Death Valley must be I've been right, mostly wrong Wrong about you, right about me The way I feel, can't explain So much passion turned to pain The sun still shines most of the time Did you know the sun shines when it rains I've been higher than the High Sierra Lower than Death Valley must be I've been right, mostly wrong Wrong about you, right about me I've been cussed and I've been praised I've been nothing these days But I'll come back, time will see If I'm wrong about you, right about me I've been higher than the High Sierra Lower than Death Valley must be I've been right, mostly wrong Wrong about you, right about me Wrong about you, right about me Album: Live Sessions Vol 01

[@singmysong1167]

thanks, friend!

[@NicholasFerrar]

The blend of sibling voices is amazing. Something really special that you just can't copy.

[@davidaware2366]

The parents are the true hero’s raising such a great bunch of kids.

[@ziblot1235]

I wonder how they came to be influenced, Im thinking you are right. God they must be proud.

[@PossumMedic]

I think the kids deserve some of the credit

[@bluegrassrules9967]

david aware.....I believe God is a big influence in their lives and it shows.

[@leeonardodienfield402]

@@ziblot1235 mom majored in music theory, dad was deployed to war in mid east, they formed the band to stay close

[@mattlooney4287]

Absolutely

[@theresap3467]

I LOVE the harmonies in this song. I also think it's one of Ellen's best. 😊

[@amarmusic]

Seeing this family makes me want to be a better person.

[@rarypka]

Amen

[@WickMedi]

U mean a better petersen! ;)

[@specifiedspoons5370]

Something about it just makes me feel like the two playing the guitars are constantly happy and living the dream and every other sibling gets absolutely no limelight

[@jessicaaustin4947]

SpecifiedSpoons If you take a note out of the chord it’s no longer the same my friend. They all have a part and they share the limelight.

[@ELIANE7]

Que amores!

[@Feeshermon]

Dobro man is crazy talented.

[@ThePetersens]

Yes he is!

[@nitram7770]

his album is vary good "Wanderers n Whims"!!!

[@comesahorseman]

@@nitram7770 thanks!

[@mikemartin8088]

He fits right in!

[@diegovargassalazar7668]

@@ThePetersens Gracias, por las voces que nos prestáis. Personalmente, me transporta is, a un lugar, muy especial. Gracias, Katie, Ellen. Desde España, muchísimas gracias. Bellísima.

[@coryogata]

There's something different about when family sings together. It just seems like that's how God intended it.

[@peakperformancetrain]

The Doctor In heaven choirs and their God given talents adore Him in their perfection of their nature. We are products of our nature and nurture they all begin in a family with the same tonality for the most formative 9 months of life. The heart beats one hears is the essential rhythm of their life. So when a family sings together they resonate the foundation of their creation to remind us of the depth of Our Creator. This may be one of the reasons John the Baptist had the greatest faith, His early experience hearing the heart beats of Christ as His blessed mother held him after his birth.

[@jeraldsteve956]

I feel that much too.

[@tidalwavepressurewashingpi6818]

Beautiful music.. God shines through your voices..

[@bertspeggly4428]

Their voices are similar, so they blend well. That's why family band harmonies sound so good. And using the one large-diaphragm microphone is also very important for the sound.

[@LieuNoir]

@@bertspeggly4428 if I understood their last chat video correctly, it's not certain that they have used this mic when they recorded the song in the studio... 😇

[@gregoryfrankland9057]

The Petersens, who are well dressed, and clearly take care of themselves, provide us with good wholesome music in an era dominated by way too much degeneracy and debauchery. You are the antithesis to MTV, Hollywood, and the like. You folks hearken back to a time that couldn't anticipate the garbage we have to wade through in our times. Thank you for your work, and God-loving music. God willing y'all will be coming up to Canada for a tour in the future.

[@MAMRetro]

Absolutely true.

[@lazaglider]

Beautiful message sir.

[@Scout81]

You said it buddy!

[@MatthewMiller716]

Very well said

[@VV-lq4di]

Gregory Frankland Music is music. As for wholesome vs. degeneracy, it is best not to engage in dog whistles, and respect all cultures and diversity.

[@TheDeshi100]

The Petersen family is such a class act. Such talents!

[@richardainscough4726]

Shout out to mamma Peterson on bass. Always holding it down❤️

[@pressedearth9492]

She's friggin awesome.

[@anns1921]

Amen!!

[@markh9875]

Well, she has to hold it down - it's stuck in the grass. 😁

[@peterderiemer3854]

💖💕💞💕💞💕💞

[@davidedelpiero307]

since when i saw the Petersens videos, I play their videos everyday.

[@johnbeenfield4093]

These people exude goodness, don't they?! Each of them looks like the kindest person you could meet -- sincerely good people. Love this music and these beautiful people playing it! Can't get enough.

[@kevinwiens4804]

God's people for sure...

[@jackiekirk5993]

John Beenfield, they are. Humble sincere kind servants for the Lord.

[@scottsmith4145]

I got to meet them in person after a show they did here in utah. I can tell you they are the kindest people. Got all their autographs and a photo standing with Emmet which I really desired because I think he's one of the best dobro players in the world today.

[@BlackCloud82]

Katie, I've got to add more about you fiddle playing. To begin with, it's so smooth. Your bow runs slow and mostly straight as on a guide track; and you reverse the bow direction so nicely right on the measure. You do excellent lead-ins to chord changes, preparing us for the next phrase. Not only that, you multi-task very easy, playing and singing effortless. And when Ellen is singing it makes a very pleasing accompaniment for her voice. Every time I watch this I find more that impresses me.

[@somecallmetim46]

Took me half the song to realize Ellen wasn't on banjo this time - they have such great harmony and natural family chemistry - can't get enough!!

[@ramjet5192]

I love you guys. Thanks for being there at this time.

[@ikefink522]

The guy on the dobro is awesome.

[@grandsonsofthepioneers8575]

Subtle dobro until you realize he is carrying the phrase and running away with it all. So cool.

[@robertcochran3883]

Ike Fink they’re all awesome....

[@davesdrums54]

He the gravy on the biscuits, these bunch are all awesome without him but when he starts picking it's just so much more.

[@fredsullivan2777]

As good or better than Jerry Douglas!

[@got2flynow]

Emmett Franz!! Great song writer and singer too!

[@thewaltzinggorilla8533]

I'm a long-haired, bearded, left over hippie, blues playin' rock n roller. When I listen to the Petersens I get God bumps and think: Thank you Lord for giving us real music. BTW I have both Trio albums and The Petersens do the music justice.

[@kennrothman205]

I think this is the first time I have seen/heard this one and I PROMISE it will NOT be the last! You never cease to amaze!

[@jonstefanik9400]

The best thing about The Petersens is they don't have any stars that stand out above the rest. That's a real team.

[@cathynuytten798]

A masterpiece! I love when it pops up in my feed. I’ve watched it dozens of times.

[@wayphun72]

The comments on all their videos says all you need to know about this talented family...amazing people!

[@tunnelrabbit4293]

There is some outstanding things about this group, but what I believe many of us are responding to is spiritual.

[@noonewouldpickthis]

Not a single doubt about that! They are also a reminder of the wonderful wholesome past this country had which once brought us together.

[@gordonblank6845]

I concur.

[@theresap3467]

I agree! My husband and I both believe that it is more than mere entertainment. The "light" that we see in their faces is the reflection of Christ that is seen in His children. 🌟

[@epistemicfoundations3600]

If I could only pick one youtube video to watch for the rest of my life, it would be this one. Amazing beyond words.

[@buckeye2246]

Just gotta say...this is my favorite piece by the Petersens. And that is saying something...I love all of their music. But this song is so well done...the harmony is so beautiful...and the song is so underrated. After a long day, listening to this was like therapy. Thank you, Petersens!!!

[@grahamrankin]

With you 100%.

[@markcgorgas]

Have to think that Linda, Dolly and Emmylou would have been honored to have you guys on stage with them.

[@MrRontelussa]

Happy to see them in amsterdam in August 2023❤️❤️❤️

[@christianpesigan1005]

I have been so inspired by this Christian family who shines the love of God through their lives and make our world a better place.. I believe that Christian faith is not about religious activities but being simply a loving person in every member of the family and in the their fellow folks.. as what they have been living.. their lives have been evangelical.. they have been preaching the Gospel through their lives.. and we've been touched.. what a wonderful family..

[@lesbsocal9107]

"You know, The sun shine When it rains" A life lesson there. Brought to you Courtesy of the gentleness of The Petersens

[@Dovid2000]

Every contributing instrument, every voice, the interlocking of these sounds and the harmony of the voices...everything, so perfect.

[@Nobody-NoOne]

Agreed, I can not get over the perfection of it all. Even the recording quality, one mic, out door, multiple instruments, and voices, all coming through perfect. Love it.

[@dave7mm083]

We need to see more of Ellen on the guitar!

[@eleoniepijl1659]

A good performer makes one smile, a great performer makes one cry. Here I've got tears in my eyes.

[@russelltarner464]

I thought Linda Ronstadt "owned" this song, but this is fantastic. The harmony and the instrumentals, just great. So much talent in this family.

[@theresap3467]

I too am amazed. I never thought I'd say someone sang a song better than Linda Ronstadt! God gives us each a gift, thank you Petersen's for using yours well. 🌟🙂

[@nogwart]

Ending harmony was noticed, and very much appreciated.

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Note the smiles and sweet nature of these five Peterson's and Emmet (Franz) as they truly love playing so beautifully !!! GBjj

[@robertk726]

Thank you all for bringing some peace and beauty in to this insane world.

[@jonboxleitner7354]

Wow. The opening of the singing at 0:15 just blew me away. This band is smoking 🔥

[@milesff7]

This family is a gift from above. The sound they produce, the harmonizing, the perfect melody’s is just mind boggling.

[@MrRontelussa]

Happy seen them in Amsterdam August 2023

[@brianbennett5887]

One cant deny the sense of sweetness ,holiness and purity of this family !

[@richardmindemann6935]

Beautiful, understated guitar from Matt.

[@jimhall5556]

Now we know what happened to the von trapp family they made it over the mountains to Branson. Nice job ..

[@oldhippiejon]

If only more families where like these good folk, the world would be a much better place, thank you for giving this old man faith in the future.

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

I have been overwhelmingly quite amazed with the A Capella group HOME FREE .... but, stumbled across these wonderful Family Group of singers / musicians ..... and I will say much the same can be said for them !!! Brilliant vocal harmonies and competent musicianship blended so beautifully !! God bless and hope to attend a concert nearby.

[@dlpfaffen]

The type of performance that at the end, you sit paralyzed because its so beautiful.

[@MsCassieCrowe]

Agreed. I'm not sure what to do with myself at this moment. Besides putting this video in my favorites, definitely doing that

[@MatthewMiller716]

I usually close my eyes during their videos and it just takes every bad thought or worry from my mind

[@johnnunn9370]

My god!!!! How have I not heard this till now!!

[@larkreynolds6323]

Really nice guitar work by Matt on this one. Love it all around, but just noticed that and wanted to mention it since it could easily get lost in all the other awesomeness.

[@daveloveless5751]

The guitar just flows in this song. It just adds beauty to it.

[@lvnndtruth8862]

Petersons deserve a Nobel Peace Price for getting us through 2020 with our hearts and minds still in tact.

[@paulbaker8748]

I grew up with so many music genres from heavy rock, Beatles rolling stones, Eagles, John Denver etc. etc. I just simply love listening to the beautiful harmonies the great cover versions. Love you guys, making my evenings so pleasurable.

[@gracefaithsaved]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. God Bless.

[@ThePetersens]

Thank you!!!

[@LukasR_1977]

Wonderful. I love You. Greetings from Poland.

[@marcelobastos7412]

I'm a simple man, I see The Petersens I press the like. Great song, great cover! Congrats and greetings from Brazil

[@josephdockemeyer4807]

This is true Bible Belt America. God Bless!

[@6ii08]

@@josephdockemeyer4807 I'm too. Brazil and USA together! God bless you americans.

[@eligustavocoimbra6586]

Such a good taste...Your the first Brazilian I've seen listening to them...I love them dearly...

[@izbavitelj1464]

Returning back in December 2024. Beautiful.

[@josephbrewster1169]

I need to be able to hit the like button more times.

[@christopherbromwell8991]

And you are not just Whistling Dixie!👍

[@leewehrhan3800]

Awesome family, love there music

[@David.L291]

@@leewehrhan3800 corona virus? what virus i'll just listen to these all day and get over all this

[@ronifernandes5521]

A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS...YOU CAN DO IT

[@noonewouldpickthis]

Their catalog is on Spotify! I have been enjoying them all morning. Just bought tickets to their live show in Branson. Thank you whacky KZbin algorithm for introducing the Petersens to me.

[@johnmires7941]

I just love this performance! Ellen has several breaks in her voice that make it especially moving. One of her best. The harmony was so very well done. The guys, as usual, were rock solid ... so talented. Please stay together you are so great. It's amazing to me that you can perform so many genres of music so well. I've simply never seen such a diverse, talented, group of musicians. I know its said too often, but you could sing the phone book and I'd be listening and enjoying it! Mama, I love you and your family and hope you can keep them together for a long time to come!

[@singmysong1167]

Moving comment, friend...I hope they notice it.

[@Fossilsunleashed]

@@singmysong1167 cant wait to hear some really good originals

[@Dovid2000]

Words just cannot explain the beauty of this song; so moving, so touching.

[@katedaniel2602]

Just... wow. You know, OMG... How beautiful!

[@StansAudioArchives]

Such an amazing family full of pure talent and joy! I cant get enough of their music!

[@MajorRoadAhead]

Every Petersen's video is a winner !!

[@singmysong1167]

I can't tell which I enjoy the more...listening to a new song of yours...or reading all the clean, good, encouraging comments from real people all over the world...that your songs truly resonate with!

[@pederbruvold2964]

I too really love watching and listening to you all! Stay beautiful and sweet the world needs more families like yours. Don't let Hollywood influence you one bit please! Thanks for take the chance and putting your music out there!

[@theresap3467]

A big AMEN to that! Their music connects people in a wonderful way. Glory to God. 🌸

[@tritip1102]

That last note ... 10/10. Well done.

[@michelemmenegger2832]

the harmony-vocals are so wonderful. the best since the eagles. And emmets dobro ist so brilliant. i love this familiy. a fan from switzerland...

[@catdogky]

There are just not enough adjectives to describe this talented group. Love shines through on each of their faces. Joy, peace, longsuffering, happiness, gentleness, goodness, faith, self-control, kindness, tenderness, appreciation, and they are oh so humble. Whoever gives them a thumbs down just doesn't like Bluegrass music. But even if you hate Bluegrass music, you can still acknowledge their great talent.

[@clifflong1203]

O M G!! THIS performance is as good as ANY I have heard in my 64 yrs of careful listening ❤️🙏👌

[@markgum2636]

Matts guitar work on this was really nice .

[@buckgump1163]

Ellen your voice really shines in this song gives me chills and Katie’s violin solo is beautiful as is Emmetts

[@beegee2718]

Another Gem by The Petersens With Emmett Franz

[@kevinwiens4804]

So Good I Can't Get Enough of this song...

[@jimsandoval7633]

The reason I can't stop watching and listening to you guys is because I can't find what you give us anywhere else, is like going back in time where things were clean, pure and simple. Your way of life, your integrity, simpleness flows through your music and we your audience can feel it. It brings us joy and peace and for that we all thank you.

[@scable-eq7bp]

For me one of their best covers is a Jimmy Fortune song, MORE THAN A NAME ON A WALL, I'm a twenty year veteran that had many sisters and brothers die defending our country and now their names are on that wall, thank you Petersens....

[@williamSmith-fv5hi]

What a beautiful song and the strong voices and sibling harmony that cannot be matched. I love the family aspect of your music.

[@grzegorzjnk]

I am so grateful that I have found Your music.

[@TheBreeze711]

I'm here to tell you, Aaron & Troy do a great job for you! They are worth their weight in gold. Everybody I know, who knows of what they speak, always say great things about the quality of your video & audio. They are 'differentiating features'...

[@TheMongo1357]

I'm literally crying here Petersen Family!! That was so beautiful and moving❤💙❤

[@bdm5858]

...Simply, BEAUTIFUL!!!...

[@misterchieftain3863]

May our great God bless you.

[@brianzaborowski2724]

Real good! That dobro sounded great too!

[@World-as-i-c-it]

No one does harmony better than siblings. Great job!

[@Special_Operations_814]

That's a finely tuned voice Ellen.

[@robert8552]

Loads of natural talent! Congratulations!

[@thomasowens1485]

There's so much talent in this family old cowboy love what you do let's me know we are still alive can't take country out of us we will always live thank you

[@TexasJim1956]

So much better than anything you hear on the radio these days. Great harmonies and the guy on the Dubro is amazing!

[@Dovid2000]

Truly, God-given talent. One of your missions in life is to cheer-up the hearts of many people.

[@scable-eq7bp]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW, what a stunning performance, this is right up there with the trio of Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris's cover of High Sierra.............

[@beegee2718]

Only ...better.

[@maikatupua8228]

Wow this is lovely!! I was sitting alone in my room an angel visiting earth from heaven ... flew into my room and asked brother what were you listening to sounded feint from the heavens ....i said yep i was using my earphones ....so i placed the ear plugs on the angel played this song....His eyes lit up in wonder eyes gazed to me mind immersed into the song...i whispered to him . ...your choir duties are over he just nodded he said at last i can rest we have a replacement right here. Thank you for sharing!!Greetings from Fiji 🇫🇯

[@仲谷Z]

近江八幡市、滋賀県、日本からこんにちは😃 歌も素敵ですが、ロケーションも素晴らしい。

[@nancysmith8095]

THANKYOU FOR KEEPING THIS KIND OF MUSIC ALIVE

[@McFateStudio007]

This is a great example of how Musicians "Share Space" in proximity to microphones and "Loudness". Recording Projects should post ya'll for the Amatures to learn from.

[@winstonmcnab812]

Thank you,,all. Amazing,,,,,Amen.

[@bluegrassrules9967]

The Dobro player is one of the best I've heard. The Peterson's need to sign Emmet Franz into the family...quick!!

[@RobertSababady]

Is Emmet not part of the family?

[@singmysong1167]

@Phil M ... well he better put some wind to his sails and pirate her away stealthily!

[@jaroslavbielek2]

It´s great music to the date of the family at a camping fire.

[@TreeLynnT]

Perfect pitch harmony

[@timzalias5671]

Made my jaws tingle and I dont know if I can stand how awesome the Petersons are anymore my head might explode. .

[@Dudenawdude]

I will always sit through all the ads on Petersen family videos to support their beautiful music! I'm not a religious person but am spiritual and your music makes me feel connected with all the good in the universe and the energy that connects us all. It's so easy to focus on the negative going on around us and on the news, but your videos remind me there is so much good out there to focus on and that love and true connection between people from all walks of life is so important. Thank you all for sharing, many blessings upon you ❤️

[@ThePetersens]

Thank you!!

[@googoo-gjoob]

best wishes on your journey...

[@johnartois447]

How can so much talent be confined to one family? Love it.

[@williamhanson177]

When sibling harmony soars clean out of sight, like an eagle soaring to the sun, you can only look up and watch with your mouth open. Thanks for the most perfectly beautiful moment of my day.

[@beegee2718]

Like a Daily Vitamin.

[@stevenkasper6485]

Okay, I just had my mind blown. I have watched this video probably 50 times, and I only now caught on that it wasn't recorded live! First of all you guys are definitely perfectionists because watching you I couldn't see anyone play a note that didn't match with the audio and every facial expression was heartfelt and perfectly in sync! Second, this just shows how great your live audio is now, that I just "assumed" it was live! Incredible!1

[@FrankvdMuijsenberg]

I totally agree with you Steven, this is an almost perfect and very professional video shoot from them. It was not easy though, I heard it was very rainy that day and they were constantly struggling to keep their balance (tripping, heels sinking into the ground, that kind of stuff). I thought I'd mention it because it makes this performance even more incredible.

[@Spontaneous0rder]

I prefer them live. No need to "be professional" as they are massively talented anyway.

[@thyslop1737]

Harmonies outworldly. Audio engineering first rate, world class.

[@jeffreyjets]

Such sweetness to my ears and soul. Just what is needed these days...plus the hymns/praise...so uplifting!!

[@BlackCloud82]

Katie's fiddle playing is so smoooth on this song. 🙂