Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Sharon Shannon, Donal Lunny: Goodbye; Washington 2000

[@martienevers]

How many times did I listen to that song, and watched this video...100 times? .... 200 times ?... don’t know, maybe more ... always with a litlle bit of pain...for what?....don’t know....

[@JeddieT]

I understand. Something in me lives because of this song…. And something in me dies because of this song. …It is _that_ powerful.

[@andrewbenson3642]

Probably the best version of one of the greatest songs ever written. Sublime

[@lindacole7393]

Yup. Sublime. Perfect.

[@karinnowik4366]

GROSSARTIG 👏😊

[@wlgj1341]

I wrote the storyline, thanks for the sentiment: it’s something else for Earle than what I projected

[@gypsyfaded5907]

Agree

[@stacymuise1]

Pure emotion

[@SkillBuilder]

Emmylou Harris steps back from singing the "just too high" line. She has seen so many talented people waste their lives and they are not her words. She is one class act.

[@NancyClue932]

My mom died this month. She was tough to love. I disappointed her & we let each other down. All I ever wanted was for her to truly value me. After a lifetime of working hard for approval & affection, I was able to then see it wasn’t my fault. It was her tragic inability to go of control & deeply love another. With this understanding, and in her passing, a mutual lifetime of pain & shame were released. Mama, u gave me my love of music, literature & the arts. With this gift, u gave me a world that finally made sense. When it’s my time, please Mama, be there….with Grandma & Grandpa to welcome me Home. Till then, I’ll keep loving u. Forever & Always Amen. Love, ur 58 yr/old, baby girl. ⚜️♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️⚜️

[@ireneruthfox]

If you can't feel this song, your dead. Amazing.

[@stacymuise1]

True as can be! This song really gets to me❤

[@robocepeck1814]

True

[@irenecurtis2639]

Hit the nail on the head ❤

[@ronaldjaybelin520]

Well actually I felt it first…enough to have written it down…I wrote this storyline

[@davidpaterson1207]

Agreed.Look at your big toe.There's a tag on it.

[@davidroga6508]

The emotion in this song is just gut wrenching. Steve is brilliant and Emmy lifts the song to celestial levels with her harmony. Together they are just heart-breaking. The harmonica and Violin add such a haunting feel. A fantastic arrangement. Such a pleasure to have such simple yet, fantastic music.

[@geraldmontague5391]

Absolutely. Well put.

[@princessofhesse]

Steve Earle has been my hero and inspiration for many years. As a recovering addict myself, I've always found great happiness in his gits, and grateful to God he lived to continue to share them.

[@tobypuente8841]

We got Steve headlining Saturday night at hardly strictly bluegrass festival in Golden gate Park, and he was perfect. What a pro. He evokes so many emotions and can lay his heart bare in front of thousands. He's brave, honest, harsh at times, and he knows how life can deal some harsh blows. He's a good human being

[@TXLorenzo]

The people who thumb down this need to go look for their souls because they seem to have been lost.

[@jehanbelorgey8758]

+TXLorenzo Don't worry, Lozenzo, and don't loose time trying to save their souls. They don't exist.

[@randyclere2330]

+TXLorenzo Indeed... forever lost

[@donnagrant4056]

There attention seekers. I gnore them.

[@wlgj1341]

These few commenters have gone a bit raw at the expense of a blistering I didn’t really have invested in this storyline

[@wlgj1341]

Recovering from addiction is not the most exalted of the many reasons to express success

[@robertchappell3327]

Seriously music doesn't get much better than this. Two of my favorites and give it up for the band, extremely talented.

[@TheBlueskyson]

agree Bobbie. Right on

[@tinman678]

Damm, that is a beautiful song ! And speaking of beautiful, Emmylou just gets more gorgeous with the passing years !!

[@janetlopez6813]

Their voices are beautiful together

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

[@SteveEarle-dp8vt]

Your comments stand out in the best way possible It's heartening to know you're enjoying my work Your words have made my day brighter Connecting with fans like you is a wonderful experience

[@shempedward]

one of the songs that brings my to tears...what blessing this earth has had....with the likes of steve earle (who like most of us learned the hard way) and Miss Emmy lou harris...I will always be hopelessly in love with her counrty girl beauty and her spirit catcher of a voice...

[@yaakov2342]

Love this song. Emmylou really adds depth to the singing. A unique blend of musicians.

[@stevebouras641]

Emmy is most beautiful woman in country music then n now❤

[@michaels.chupka9411]

Emmy is the best singer in the rock world.

[@walters6628]

I was lucky to see Steve Earle many years ago at Jericho beach during the folk music festival. He sang this song when the sun was setting and life at that moment was perfect.

[@gordonhoran4373]

I was there too Walter, you said it, it was perfect

[@t1harby]

That is truly awesome

[@mikeuyeda2330]

Folk Festival at Jericho Beach. An early summer ritual in Vancouver B.C. Some great acts played there over the years.

[@brianwade879]

Oh man, how fortunate ! Emily... Emily ❤️✨🎵💙🙏🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇫🇮🇨🇦🇨🇮🇬🇧⚔️🇺🇸

[@brianwade879]

​@@mikeuyeda2330 You saw him then ?

[@BoxtrotOscar]

Emmylou. Such soul.

[@kerryg100]

The irish musicians add depth to this bring it to another level Emmylou feeds off this sorrowful sound ......takes it home...

[@patrickhamrock2003]

Donal Lunny, check him out. 👍👍👍

[@TheBlueskyson]

Agree Kez. Emmy take it home and us wit her. ty

[@nbenefiel]

Donal Lunny is fantastic .

[@davidsmithson865]

The best!

[@p.vaughan3963]

I've listened and watched this version many times over the years since I saw it live on TV. It remains stunning and always will.

[@laureltown9929]

💞💞💖👏👏👏🎶

[@SteveEarle-dp8vt]

Your support fuels my creative passion I'm humbled by your appreciation and love Your presence here adds a special touch to my day Your warm welcome has made this platform even better

[@westlakeprobert]

I'm familiar with the music of Donal, Steve and Sharon! First time i've heard this! I wept with the beauty and the pain of it! Bitter magic!

[@kendrawilton6914]

How many times I’ve watched this I can no longer say. This version still brings chills and a tear.

[@peternederkoorn9190]

Love Emmylou and Steve great performance of the whole band

[@warwicksimon]

phew - wonderful

[@charlieclaw6]

That is how its done..........sublime.

[@normaamor7096]

Emoción..cariño

[@elkepluntke3024]

...a wonderful song...!!!! this song played (Emmylou Harris sings that song solo) on my mother's funeral, she died last year at the beginning of March. the tears also now run me across the face. REST IN PEACE MAMA...i love you.

[@cindyking7921]

Wow wow Thought I had heard everything Steve performed but my first time to hear this beautiful melody. Thanks Emmylou and the band

[@SteveEarle-dp8vt]

Hi How are things going for you? Your comments mean so much I'm truly excited to be connecting with you here

[@newbridge768]

the best combo you can get, american and irish folkies

[@mrcathy21]

aïe , j'adore Emmylou Harris "goodbye " ......est une belle chanson , j'ai gardé dans un coin tout près les paroles en français ....je savais que l'histoire était belle ....superbe !

[@petermatthew123]

Absolutely, great music, great song about the pain of love lost. Haunting & poignant!

[@maritlebliss]

This breaks my heart this week, with Sinead gone.

[@gypsyfaded5907]

Love this tune. This rendition is fire!

[@stacymuise1]

Emmy’s voice lends this delicate maudlin sorrow to Earle’s badass nonchalance. It’s quite moving.

[@thecraicheads5637]

This song has such feeling. Absolutely beautiful!

[@justinprokop7225]

The month my ex wife left me without saying goodbye my friend asked me to see this guy sing.... I didn't know who he was at the time but thought it be good to get out. He played in front of maybe 200 people and played this song. It forever became one of my favorites and I actually have it bookmarked as a fav. Its been 6 years now and I've never told this to anyone before writing this piece....

[@Shakeytunes]

Glad you did, hopefully it now makes you feel that you can move on.

[@JamesShelton59]

I know exactly how you feel sir, and I wish you joy and peace.

[@neilers25]

Genius. Accompanied by the legendary Donal Lunney. Sharon Shannon and Emmy Lou. Awesome

[@kerryg100]

any idea who is the fiddle player she is most exellent.....

[@darkiee69]

Could it be Kristin Wilkinson?

[@mjackson355]

Fiddle player is Nollaig Casey a fine player indeed

[@michaelcolton4593]

Arty mc Glynn also playing guitar.

[@patrickhamrock2003]

For those who can say they feel an emotion, listening to a work of Art. "BRAVO ". I for one lived this saga during my early marriage to a loving and caring women. Taken hostage by addiction. Dead on. Warm breeze. Yes, freedom

[@hansvanderheijden153]

Heel, heel mooie muziek en prachtig gezongen ook!!! Bedankt hier voor.

[@marjoriebrown412]

I love all their songs

[@TheHarleyrulz]

One of my all time favorites. Emmylou is a beautiful treasure.

[@SmallWonda]

That's a beautiful version - I've never heard! Thanks for sharing...

[@reinhard2124]

Ever so thankful for this eternal version!

[@JennyMoore-j3b]

Absolutely love this. Emmy and Steve wonderful together ❤

[@judyblaine5309]

Absolutey the most heartfelt song ive ever heard,in my life,theres none ive heard any better.all of these are perfect,every one pulling heartstrings,so perfect ,thank you

[@SteveEarle-dp8vt]

Your comments stand out in the best way possible It's heartening to know you're enjoying my work Your words have made my day brighter Connecting with fans like you is a wonderful experience

[@Audiomarkj]

Holy Smokes !!! I worked on the audio crew for this show !!! This was an excellent production !!! One of my many favorites !!! Thanks you so much for posting this !!! Cheers !!

[@thompsongunners]

and mighty audio it is!! share it out there! we need this kinda song in our lives at the moment

[@imdunwrkn]

Imagine the talent it takes to play the harmonica while playing the guitar at the same time! And Emmylou, you are the finest!

[@dunebillyofswanbeach4294]

You should watch Howard Levy play the harmonica and piano together. They call him the man with two brains’.

[@frendleecalvert5602]

The lyrics of this song is so visual....such a beautiful, haunting, heartbreaking piece of music.

[@brucecurtis3079]

I have to confess the 'Old Alligators' have got loose in my eyes... This year's Mother's Day was the second one since she joined my Dad. Your my girl! Remember that will forever be true. So very wise... Talk about how I have to analyze or profile everybody I meet! She sit visiting on the edge...people will show you unconsciously the Real Deal...of what they're up to!

[@teresaoconnor3504]

Such a beautiful song ❤

[@firstavefishco]

Emmylou is always the topping on the cake.

[@kennethterrell7409]

I saw Emmy Lou in concert in 1974. I have loved her ever since. She was super hot in her 20s. But aside from closing my eyes and listening to her incredible voice, I admire her modesty, her selfishness, her compassion, and how she has grown older so graciously.

[@steveberkson3873]

Beautiful rendition of this song

[@robinstephenson8337]

Amazing. Emmy Lou is just awesome as well as drop dead gorgeous.

[@jamesthompson8778]

Timeless song. Beautiful performance of it!

[@TomDaniels1949]

This song makes my gut ache, and this rendition is just so so good. I keep playing it over and over and...

[@MrNewman46]

Unbelievable talent...ty

[@johannesschwer1999]

Super Auswahl danke 👍

[@jimsanford9215]

Thanks for This!

[@gryphongryph]

Truly a beautiful song by a beautiful man

[@TomDaniels1949]

The first time I heard this song was on the TV show Friday Night Lights. The scene was when there was two brother and one of the brothers was going to jail for the other one because I believe the guilty one's wife was pregnant. This song played as they said Goodbye. It blew me away. This version to me is the best. The looks on the faces of the group says it all.

[@jamesdolan4042]

I believe Steve Earle went to Galway to retreat after getting clean. There he met and played with Sharon Shannon. Galway became very close to his heart. Emylou Harris has sang with Mary Black, the Chieftains, and Dolores Keane. So it's good to see music crossing physical and genre boundaries. I have not forgot Donal Lunny. Yes he plays the bouzki everywhere. We must not forget supreme uillean piper Liam O'Flynn passed away this year. He and Donal played together in Plantxy for many years.

[@nilradem]

It was a few years after he got clean, but he went for vacation on a break between tours a couple times in the late 90s, and met the folks you mention.

[@josephkenny77]

These performers are so good they transcend genre. And physical boundaries, for that matter!

[@jackarcher7495]

Thank you. I did not know Liam O'Flynn was no longer with us.

[@StephaneBlouin-ot9sg]

Best version ever

[@jen4719]

Listen to this song everyday ❤️ love both and both are my favorite singers as in male and female.. so amazing ❤

[@janetlopez6813]

Awesome ! Just beautiful !!! I can't remember if we said goodbye 💞 He's so handsome here and love him in red 💞

[@blackpint48]

Thank you, a beautiful song by fabulous artists. Steve Earle is out of this world in more ways than one.

[@albertlatijnhouwers8544]

dit is pure emotie ; wat een geweldige lied en prachtige artiesten

[@selimlaher506]

Heeltemal waar . Die music is heerlik

[@ffrederickskitty4607]

awesome, outstanding. thanks for posting.

[@OhtobeinIreland]

Doesn’t get much better than this!!!!💚💚💚

[@ingridp5786]

So very beautiful! They sing so stunningly wonderfully well together! I love this song!❤

[@SteveEarle-dp8vt]

Hey there How's everything in your world? Your words are truly appreciated I'm grateful for the chance to connect with you here

[@andrewhickin3803]

I cannot stop playing it either. Great.

[@MaBelleone1]

Thank you for this...

[@Bigio1980]

one of the best songs I have ever listened to... after that I cried...

[@kenedal1]

Lots of clips of them doing this song on you tube.This one is for me the best quality sound and picture and the harmonising between Earle and Emily is perfect. Also the violins add to the lyricism.

[@AnneDragonfly]

wow. A smorgasbord! Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Sharon Shannon, Donal Lunny. thanks so much for this post!

[@vickivestal353]

SO Beautiful ! My favorite of his, and adding Emmylou is heaven!

[@dollyclayton5308]

soul at its best could listen to this over and over again

[@Surfgypsy52]

Haunting and so beautiful!

[@silver-hammer]

Here at his greatest, with Emmylou no less....x

[@adilsomani6440]

Sharon Shannon and Donal lunny ..two legends of Irish music

[@kennethshuman8442]

Thank you for this version very spiritual

[@MichaelDrake-b7r]

I am really touched by this song. With you and ELH I've always loved Emmylou Steve your a Great singer and guitar player y'all voice it's so beautiful Love y'all.

[@ianwalkerdownland]

Thanks for this download. Its now back on my favourits hope they leave it alone.

[@ben909ben]

I just had to learn this song, seeing this perfect video. I guess I'm a biased observer, but is it just me, or do women get more beautiful as they age? Richer, deeper, stronger - yet more delicate makes you want to treasure them extra special... Sharon Shannon's quiet, composed face in this video... and Emmy Lou

[@melaniemarshall6942]

Thank you.. Oh I am enjoying the soft sounds of their voices and the music as it sets my mood to calm and relaxed.. These two are Legend.. always a pleasure Xo

[@justusjones2448]

Best song ever made.

[@TomDaniels1949]

I was 12 when my mom died on November 2, 1961. I know I never said goodbye, but I believe I will see her again. I don't know your situation C, but if it is in your heart write the kids a letter telling them how you feel. Leave nothing unsaid If you get nothing back you can say "I tried" Don't say goodbye yet!

[@laurieobryan6307]

god bless u for this....... priceless..

[@lanecobb4150]

This song always gets me in the feels! ❤

[@owl7093]

Donal Lunny?(Bouzouki) You show up in the strangest of places. Beautiful song. I'm a huge fan of Steve Earle and after all these years I'm still madly in love with Emmylou Harris.

[@sherp2u1]

Who isn't in love with that woman...!

[@BradfordtheEclectic]

Yes, it would have been something to share one more bottle of wine with her back in the 70s!

[@owl7093]

Bradford Eclectic Even now at the Thirsty dog folk club we can dream of such things. We dream we dream

[@kerryg100]

+Owl Morris yep I hear you Bro and it's been 25 yrs since I had me some whiskey and tequilas I was in Mexico once from San Diego Still don't know how I got home.... Greetings from IRELAND 😉 salamat for this

[@patrickhamrock2003]

Donal is like Bob Wier of the Greatful Dead. You can see him in the Trans Atlantic sessions also.

[@bhaque5503]

Discovered this late last night and had to pass it on! It is indeed a gem and Thank you for posting! Two favorites for many years-this is one of the most beautiful duets ever.

[@BaronVK1]

A spectacular version! Thanks so much for posting!

[@constancelena]

❤

[@timwalter6795]

What a special moment captured in 2000. Do you suppose people will still be watching and loving it in 3000? I think maybe so.

[@JeddieT]

Simply, yes. And 4000, and 5000, and as long as we’re human.

[@kimstavad8655]

One of those songs you hope never ends❤

[@jimmypowell5921]

1 of them I just can't stop lie in iam going 2 b The very best I promise ubtake❤

[@RamseyMcV]

No greater tribute to a country than to have this man write a song about it.

[@bettylyons9746]

Steve love this song,buddy keep it up, I could just listen to this over and over...so lovely and haunting.

[@BaronVK1]

Glad to have found this version! Wonderful and thanks for posting.

[@CRyan71]

Look at how Sharon is feeling it

[@harishue]

Very nice!!!!! Thank you, it breaks my heart. Unforgettable beautiful song.

[@dannycook7042]

Make sure remember that special lady that you haven't seen in a long time

[@LindaCafaro]

Unlike Gram Parsons, still miss him to this day, he and his music were the best❤❤❤❤

[@Mooseman327]

Uh, I believe that Steve's still with us.