when they ring the golden bells natalie merchant

[@UrrmmWut...]

Ive always wanted this played at my funeral. And also Another one bites the dust. True story!!

[@davideb8473]

😂

[@AM-dn4lk]

I love this rendition of the hymn. Natalie and Susan this is amongst your best work. You are both awesome. God has indeed blessed you both with an amazing talent.

[@shelley-michelleprice3016]

I first heard this song back in 2000 and immediately fell in love with it. They’re voices and the beautifully haunting music took me to a place far away. I’ve been listening to it almost every day for the last 2 weeks 🖤

[@steveyeattsleadershipcoach2086]

Their voices are hauntingly beautiful and what an amazing old church hymn that they updated.

[@patricias5122]

I agree. Just stunning voices.

[@robinibershoff8811]

My grandmother's favorite hymn. I'm a grandmother now. I remember her working in the house and singing this song. These lovely ladies capture every memory and emotion as if it were yesterday.

[@LJ-ge6vw]

When the King commands the spirit to be free.

[@danwoodliff7287]

I read your statement and l don't believe lve ever been impacted by words like this. Danny Woodliff

[@jackoregan64]

Thank you for posting! The beautiful performance rises above the recording.

[@ronnieroberts40]

Natalie has the voice of an angel, I love her!

[@mt50mama]

Absolutely beautiful with the harmony!! Thank you so very much, Mark, for posting this!

[@InnerMittenSignal]

And the harmony is enhanced by the wonderful slack key guitar!

[@bkr323]

Oh my goodness, I haven't heard this song for ages. It flooded back so many memories. Thank you!!!

[@worldsgreatestimpressionis6462]

This is one of the most breath-taking duets ever. Merchant needs to make a come back ( yeah I know she's still kicking around).

[@patricias5122]

It's just a stunning duet.

[@carolmikofsky4976]

Anton reminds you to watch the NPR Tiny Desk Concert.

[@EXQCmoi]

Well I appreciate it that you bring this beautiful song to our attention.

[@InnerMittenSignal]

If we wanna, we can go there! (:D This version gives me shivers!

[@michaelwynn4559]

Thank you for posting this.

[@miguelacho1710]

Beautiful, many thanks for sharing!

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Sorry, this was from a VHS tape, the original copy was fouled up, (bad tape) and this is all I could salvage.I wish they would release this performance on DVD.

[@patricias5122]

That's okay, Mark, I'm grateful just for this fragment. Can't help that it's poor quality. Thanks.

[@adamjernow5895]

The other singer has a last name McKeown. I was there for this taping. My seat was right up close after waiting hours on the sidewalk. It was arguably the single best thing that I have ever heard.

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Adam Jernow I just happened to be watching PBS, and I started recording when Natalie was on Sessions. Yes, when this song came on, it gave me chills. The good kind. But on playback, I found out my new blank tape was junk. I was devastated. I recorded it on a two head VHS recorder. I tried playing it back on a 4 head player. I got this, so I recorded it off the 4 head player. I have been hoping for a release on DVD, but it probably won't happen. But, miracles sometimes occur.

[@joedegroat7702]

Susan McKeown, she's quite a talent herself. What a pair!

[@anjou6497]

Thank you darling , for saying this. I mean, she was music itself. Wow.

[@anjou6497]

There was a chrystal -clear sound she sang. And intuations with the music that was very, very rare. Sharp as a tack, this talented lady.

[@FourCorners257]

This performance exists in its entirety elswhere on KZbin, probably on Cotton Alley's page.

[@BruceMagee]

Now you made me cry.

[@roseg.4354]

Beautiful.. ❤

[@HuSiaCat]

What a Gem. Thankyou.

[@derekkuhl]

So amazing. The song is true gem. I cannot believe you posted this! I love the album version. This one is amazing also. Thank you soooo much!

[@eugenefried5609]

sisters of mercy !!!! lovely !!!!!

[@sylviarippey6488]

I wish Karen Peris was singing with Natalie on this, like on the CD.

[@stephanieinman1551]

My mom's favorite hymn,

[@patricias5122]

What a wonderful smile that singer has who is harmonizing with Natalie Merchant. Who is she? It sounded like Natalie was thanking, "Susan McPhee." Regret to say I've never heard her!

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Susan McKeown I think I read somewhere. Although I thought she said Susan Lucci, but she is an actress.

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Yes, I looked it up. Susan McKeown.

[@patrickdaley6786]

Yes, Susan McKeown. She sang a wonderful duet of "The Gulf of Araby" with Natalie in this same session.

[@MackLeeGreen]

The whole performance is here on KZbin

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Yes. But when I posted it, I couldn't find any others on KZbin. I wish Sessions at West 54th would release it on DVD.

[@MackLeeGreen]

@@markmarkofkane8167 Oh I didn’t post that as a criticism of you posting this. I just wanted people to know

[@sebcanread]

There's a land beyond the river That they call the sweet forever And we only reach that shore by faith's decree One by one we'll gain the portals There to dwell with the immortals When they ring the golden bells for you and me Don't you hear the bells now ringing Don't you hear the angels singing 'Tis the glory hallelujah jubilee In that far off sweet forever Just beyond the shining river When they ring the golden bells for you and me We shall know no sin or sorrow In that heaven of tomorrow When our hearts shall sail beyond the silvery sea (sea) We shall only know the blessing Of our Father's sweet caressing When they ring the golden bells for you and me Don't you hear the bells now ringing Don't you hear the angels singing 'Tis the glory hallelujah jubilee In that far off sweet forever Just beyond the shining river When they ring the golden bells for you and me When our days shall know their number When in death we sweetly slumber When the king commands the spirit to be free Nevermore with anguish laden We shall reach that lovely Eden When they ring the golden bells for you and me When they ring the golden bells for you and me

[@carolmikofsky4976]

Studio recording available.

[@Here4theMoment]

Does anyone know who is singing with Natalie Merchant?

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Susan Mckeown

[@carolmikofsky4976]

Anton: When Natalie sings traditional folk songs and hymns, her vocal style is about as straightforward as can be, not mannered at all. The little song on the Woody Guthrie Mermaid Avenue, or the Lowland Sea. This is another example. Gulf of Araby (Katell Keineg's song),

[@TheCenValley]

Amen

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Announcement: someone did upload the whole concert. I am so thankful to them. Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGPInIBsgbuenKM

[@brianwatson1211]

Meet me in Coney island

[@markmarkofkane8167]

I uploaded a slightly better version. The noise was removed, video a higher bitrate.

[@carolmikofsky4976]

Anton adds: Susan McKeown has a touch of the Irish or Scots in her singing that spices up the duet.

[@markmarkofkane8167]

This has less fluctuations in the audio. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZLTpWuBiqmriKc