Tim O'Brien band feat. Bryan Sutton - Gentle On My Mind

[@rebeccamouse9294]

I love everything about Tim O’Brien’s musicianship… and Stuart Duncan is one of my favorite fiddlers for sure. Man I love that fiddle break.

[@diggerodell6468]

In my opinion, Tim O'Brien has the consummate Bluegrass voice. Sutton's playing a CANNON!

[@fijimanjim]

Ear candy of the highest order. Bravo!

[@randalbladel2817]

Don’t let the wonderful musicianship make you overlook the beauty of John Hartford’s poetry.

[@jeromeclements6532]

This tune has what I think is one of the most beautiful lines ever written in the English language:" I still might run in silence tears of joy might stain my face, and the summer sun might burn me 'til I'm blind". If you have ever been thousands of miles from home, or just wandered the country, or knocked around with no roots, you'll understand.

[@drrjim]

I couldn't agree more. I use to sing this song to my wife and I would get choked up when I came to that line.. Beautiful song...

[@jcnz9861]

And the lines before that: "And some other woman's cryin' to her mother 'Cause she turned and I was gone" Just a beautiful, timeless song.

[@musiclover9361]

"Though the wheatfields and the clotheslines and the junkyards and the highways come between us..." So mundane yet so evocative; beautiful lyrics.

[@Thebookstore1]

Yep

[@MrMusicguyma]

Tim O'Brien with Stuart Duncan and Bryan Sutton, doesn't get any better.

[@nicholaspalacio9672]

This is such a great arrangement. Every solo was so melodic. The violinist is an absolute pro. I discovered Tim O’Brien last month and can’t get enough. Such amazing musicianship.

[@trevlikesmusic]

This is the best version ever but it's not on Spotify which is the biggest crime I've ever seen committed.

[@bruceallen6062]

The best of the best honoring an awesome John Hartford song!

[@rodaho54]

Bryan Sutton never misses a lick. Spot on his solo.

[@carpenterman2357]

I don't know, fellow citizens. I can't stop listening to this magic performance. One of the most intense musical experiences I have ever had.

[@brendanfergus4051]

I have been to several Tim o Brien concerts in the UK and the one which I remember best is meeting the man at the Fiddle Fest in Baltimore in Cork, being O Brine on my mother's side we got talking where his people came from and mine and so on ,he came over so relaxed and easy going ,I can't say if he joined our session.went to see him perform at night in the main hall , and he spoke again to me awhile and to my friends ,I will always remember his unbelievable mandolin picking , guitar, fiddle and old time banjo , what a talented man JB

[@connieframe8613]

You know I would love to see Tim live, but really this is the best seat in the house and I can repeat as often as I like. Definitely my favorite artist, I never get bored he's so eclectic and versatile.

[@Tracy3006]

I never liked that song much,.....until now. The best arrangement that I've ever heard, for sure. But then, everything Tim O'Brien puts his hand to is great. Thanks for posting!

[@lifebeginswithaseed]

Tim O'brien has made me tingling happy from the first time I heard his beautiful music. Music should feel like this!! :)

[@patrickcoyle796]

Excellent bluegrass roots version ,love it!

[@rickylakemusic]

Making the hairs on me neck stand up. Needed that, thanks Mr Tim and fellers,love you cats.

[@MrKman81]

Stuart's playing is amazing !

[@stevesprinceofsteaks]

He's about as good as they come.

[@bobjackson3735]

+stevesprinceofsteaks If God had a bluegrass band, Stuart would be the fiddler.

[@JohnGilmoreSongs]

There are none better than him

[@brucelynd5669]

Goosebumps galore

[@kenberner4051]

Excellent musicianship all around; very pleasant listening!

[@michaeljohnston4289]

This is the best arrangement of a song period

[@lloydthomas2782]

Great song! And these musicians are wonderful!

[@rickylakemusic]

I remember the very first time I read these lyrics. ripped my soul from my body, sent it into the void and yanked it back. wow.. I had to learn to write a story like that. love ya timbo!

[@ChristopherQuale]

I feel that way about both this song and "In Tall Buildings" - both incredibly evocative songs

[@garycoen6943]

Bryan Sutton's tasty arrangement and smooth delivery constitutes some of the best flat picking this side of the asteroid belt.

[@BMJSpectre1962]

I am Australian and proud of it, all parts, I am proud of everything Australian, especially our music. BUT DAMN, I WISH I WAS Tim O'Brien! Special, oh so special music!

[@flamaque1994]

Happened onto this yesterday and it simply washed over me. The effortless musicianship is beyond words. This was a beautiful moment for me. As you listen to the breaks or fills during this "happening" the phrase that came to mind was, "less is more" it wasn't about cramming every note they could but placing the right note in the phrase at the right time. Powerful. Thank you Mr.Boris7910

[@elongmust1]

this song was meant to be played by anyone who takes the time to play it. Simply gorgeous.

[@perfectsleeper]

Giants behind her instruments and a real giant song - thanks to John Hartford to get place in my heart forever with this unique melody! What kind of beautiful fiddle breaks....., ooooutsch!

[@gregorysullivan7175]

Man these fellas can sure play . Spot on singing . Thanks

[@jamo3778]

What a beautiful version! The lyric delivery, the musicians. Almost brought me to tears.

[@Mandolin1944]

Some mention of the composer, John Hartford, is in order I think?

[@botifigus]

..........50 years of my life just coursed through my mind while I listened to this. My it passes so quickly. Excellent.

[@1202ferparra]

Esa hermosa melodía y profunda letra tienen que ver con la LIBERTAD, y que el triunfo en esta vida es llenar las bolsas, pero del ALMA, con recuerdos y acciones que liberen al SER del apego y darle valor a lo vivido.Gracias a Jhon y gracias a estos grandiosos músicos (tambien el bajo que casi no se ve) por darnos esta alegría tan especial. De México el viajero Fer Parra Azuara

[@cadillacsmotorex]

Old songs will think fondly.

[@HONGKONG952]

Hands down the very best version of this song

[@manhac1]

People who put the thumb down on such a marvelous performance can only be complete ignoramuses and are not worthy of it.

[@haroldrull4943]

Yah, I totally agree. Just impose a fine of 25 Quids on each one. Sooner they’ll learn to appreciate the music.

[@gurryshark6027]

...and don't have a real life!

[@bpatrickhoburg]

You guys are funny, I never even noticed even though I return here daily. They’re somewhere else now. We’re here again for real huh?

[@datnguyen7108]

The best live guitar solo I’ve heard of this beautiful song.

[@connorcoyle6592]

bryan sutton is the greatest living person to touch six strings

[@ScottJones67]

Wow...the Masters perform. I wish I could watch the entire set.

[@bobjackson3735]

That shirt is giving him so much fiddling power... its just incredible!

[@bluehealin]

All these guys are so awesome and I believe, inspired by their love for the great departed John Hartford!

[@sethcrook4374]

Terrific musicianship made to look so easy

[@rickylakemusic]

Fok! Gets me every time. Way to do it fellers.

[@AnthonyGargini]

Second fiddle solo was badass

[@WILLFREED]

Tim is my hero ..... That is all .

[@TheKen68]

are you kidding me?..To say anything negative about his guitar playing is nuts...his playing is awesome..my god listen to him

[@132jah]

I love Tim's look at Stuart during his tasty break about 3:05. He half smiles and says something to himself. I can guess....

[@lindseywalker6925]

Making West Virginia proud, Tim...........

[@fix135]

These guys make every note so easy...

[@jamesnm21]

Glad someone caught this on video. It's the best version I've heard of this tune.

[@josephthompson5398]

Molly Tuttle is as good!

[@connorcoyle6592]

@@josephthompson5398 she's world class, but brian sutton is other-worldly

[@Canoe571]

What a break at 3:00!! I thought this song was worn out in the early 70's, but this revival of it is better than the original ever was.

[@rickylakemusic]

liked this tune since i were a kid. great rendition.

[@bpatrickhoburg]

Makes me tear up every time. I love Tim’s alterations to Glen Campbell’s lyrics. I hope to find someone to play this song with someday. Thanks!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

It's John Hartford who wrote the song. Glen and John joked about the number of people that thought it was Glen that wrote it. Never a point of contention since there was great respect between the two.

[@bpatrickhoburg]

@@lawrencetaylor4101 Thank you for the clarification! I didn’t mean to misattribute. I’m going to tell my best friend and fellow Mando player. Thank you again!

[@KimRinehart]

Lordy!! I didn't think I would like a version more than good ole Johny Hartford, but I am loving this one!!!!! Most excellent!!

[@steve1962]

Fantastic musical talent right here, what a fabulous rendition of a song that many have covered but few have mastered.

[@mymartind35]

Years ago John Hartford wrote a song that I have always had a soft spot for. Here is Tim O'Brien, Stuart Duncan, Bryan Sutton and others doing "Gentle On My Mind". A tip of the hat to these guys as I always Glen Campbell did the best job. Not now.

[@brianjennings1624]

That is a darn good rendition of a greatly written song.

[@davec7759]

Greatest version ever!!

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Avery fine performance of a very fine piece of music. Until I read a few posted comments, I had not "seen" Stuart's shirt., immaterial.

[@chrisfoley725]

Timeless and redone ingeniously by the best in the business. I would add that Glenn and John would be the first to stand and clap to see it done so well! I remember watching them stand up in the middle of the audience playing the song on The Glen Campbell Show for the intro, and it was damn good then as well. I agree with comments below that Duncan is truly the hidden pearl here.

[@dufus2273]

now that's some of the finest in that group.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Tim was asked to sing this at John Hartford's funeral. I can see why.

[@davec7759]

The tears flowed. Again!! What a team!!

[@patrickpruvost3426]

"Vraiment très fort" !!! - Quel trio !!!

[@juanitaturrett6492]

one of my all time favourite player and singer Tim Obrien.wiccked musician.love him

[@violinspiller]

So sweet...:-) Must to go out the door, can just hear it ONE more time..;-) Thank you Mr Boris, this can only end up being a good day.

[@haroldrull4943]

A very nice version so far, magnificent. Thanks

[@guitarmusic524]

Beautiful version! John Hartford would love it!

[@MindandQiR1]

I hit the like button as soon as I heard the first note!

[@BillWardWesternLights]

Awesome, certainly some of the most talented musicians in the business on this making it look so easy as well!

[@wendycarson150]

Thanks to John Hartford for this tune 🙏🎶❤️😎👍RIP

[@jnholland006]

I always thought Glen Campbell penned it ! Dang I’ll have to google that!

[@jnholland006]

You’re right! Thanks!!!

[@srnunan4783]

Check the JH recordings here on yt, the one solo with banjo and shoe shuffle, and a later recording playing fiddle with a whole room of bluegrass greats

[@bobbob24able]

Between this and Tim's version of Senor at Grey Fox 2013, I've probably seen the two over 200 times since I discovered them two months ago.

[@samsaxe-taller8333]

Same with me.

[@jamiemccracken8037]

Masters before us.

[@stevelestermusic]

Beautiful

[@davec7759]

Damn! More magic from O'Brien and Co!

[@cliffordsanders9785]

really nice playing so smooth played all my life thats just soo good

[@patrickverto4205]

I don"t mind going to their sshow, so beautiful....wonderful guitar and violin solos...…

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤just musical quality

[@wittry2]

Fantastic!

[@raymonddixon5162]

Lovely version. Great gypsy style fiddle solo.

[@MrKman81]

Doesn't get any better tahn this !!

[@TheJthelen]

That was fantastic, I hope your still playing together. Thank you

[@SJBTM]

I love this rendition of his song

[@TheTompkins1]

In one word....great!

[@lagershead]

Stuart's solo is the only time Tim doesn't look bored. Great stuff.........

[@rickcbenson7453]

Great job on this classic song !

[@tombonaroo4417]

Love the intro

[@elis6299]

So beautiful

[@acadianflatpicker]

Glen put that in you pipe and smoke it. That's the way it should have always been played.lol.... Just being silly. Just love this video so much. Play it all the time. Tim is simply a genius.

[@MrBoris7910]

Glad you like it so much Serge, when I put it up there, didn´t realize it´ll be so popular;-)

[@acadianflatpicker]

This is of course coming from a fan of bluegrass and folk music :-) . Love Brian Sutton to. Big fan of his too.

[@blccleaning]

+Serge Comeau Great version, BUT why hate on the Camball version, it was a monster hit in its time

[@niko_gotchalasanga1098]

John hartford wrote and recorded this tune....sold it to Glen Campbell ,but retained the rights .....tim does the song proper! Hartford always preached " Play a song to suit yourself,then you are just like anyone else" Thanks O'brien for keeping this tune alive

[@lafreeway]

Man, I do love this version. I have heard this done so many ways and like most of them. This arrangement has that hint of sadness that I like but I absolutely love Glen Campbell's version with hot guitar break.

[@སྒྲདབྱངས]

Like a Boss 🔥🔥🔥

[@janlips9966]

Bryan Sutton best of school guitar

[@lindseywalker6925]

"School of best guitar....?"

[@henry-joemurphy1286]

AWESOMENESS!!!

[@markmelville6670]

Pure sweetness.

[@radharcanna]

What a performance!

[@MrEmperorBlack]

beautiful!!

[@thies7831]

Just compared a view versions and this one is nicely cruising close to the top. Good stuff !

[@wwmonroe]

Outstanding.

[@tahyaaungkhin9067]

Great version

[@clyde21641]

Man ya'll are great I think!!!

[@01punditX2]

Deep Great Stuff. Thanks

[@RonnieMinh]

Awesome ... thanks!