Wild Mountain Thyme - The Petersens (LIVE)

[@Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - Wild Mountain Thyme* ------------ O, the summertime is comin' And the trees are sweetly bloomin' And the wild mountain thyme Grows around the bloomin' heather Will you go, lassie, go? And we'll go together To pluck wild mountain thyme All around the bloomin' heather Will you go, lassie, go? I will build my love a bower* Near yon pure crystal fountain And on it I will place All the flowers of the mountain Will you go, lassie, go? And we'll all go together To pluck wild mountain thyme All around the bloomin' heather Will you go, lassie, go? If my true love, she were gone I would surely find another Where the wild mountain thyme Grows around the blooming heather Will you go, lassie, go? And we'll go together To pluck wild mountain thyme All around the bloomin' heather Will you go, lassie, go? Will you go, lassie, go? Will you go, lassie, will you go? * Bower - a leafy shelter like the one behind Emmett at 1:46 Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen Album: My Ozark Mountain Home

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

As always, thanks for everything Liz. Also for explaining what it's a "bower". In Italian it translates as "pergolato". Very useful!

[@josegenaroriveraloanzon]

As always, Thank you, Liz!

[@Sooch694]

Hi Liz. Thank you so much for your lyrics and explanations. Another song to smile through.

[@nelson_moore]

Poor Heather.

[@glennericksenmusic]

Thanks Liz!

[@williamandrews781]

It is great to hear a male singer who understands his range, no straining, grating high notes. Matt's singing here is magical Everyone is excellent, and the total result is truly extraordinary!!

[@davidcampbell4465]

Yes, I totally agree. Good job Matt.

[@janok659]

I agree with you.

[@emmajo4880]

Amen!

[@luckyfuzz1478]

I'm joining the agreement

[@aodhanofailain]

Another complete agreement. Matt has the same issue as Jim Corr - he’s really talented, but his three sisters get all the attention. Here Matt sings with real sensitivity.

[@FalaBell]

I'm Scottish and heard many recordings of this song over many years and I really think this is the finest yet. All round precision once again from The Petersens.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Agree, aside from the fiddle intro needs a little more sureness and purpose, which comes from more practice hours. The bar has been already set by those before. Nice slide. ty 4 vid.

[@herroyalhighness5634]

Celtic woman recently released a version and it’s also fantastic. I really like this man’s voice, though

[@david_k_watson]

The way Katie plays the fiddle with such grace is just beautiful.❤️😊

[@klaussterken559]

No critics possible to your songs. However this is sang too slow

[@firefalcon100]

@@klaussterken559 maybe so, but you cannot deny that their version is good and sung very well. chalk it up to artists choice.

[@MommaRed1862]

She’s been doing it 35 years I’d hope she’d be good! :D

[@david_k_watson]

@@MommaRed1862 she’s not that old.🤣

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

Katie is charming, adorable and is absolutely a master of her craft. I would love to play & sing with her one day.

[@FrankvdMuijsenberg]

Well, isn't that just the sweetest song. And so delicately performed. Katie's traditional intro, Matt's calming voice, the spot on harmonies by Ellen and Julz, Emmett's magical dobro, Karen's tasteful bass playing, the attention given to the colors, the gorgeous backdrop and the great audio. In other words, another trademark Petersens video. If it had a blue sky and a funny outro it would have been totally perfect😉, but stunning job guys.

[@emmajo4880]

Amen! And Beautiful comment!

[@СветланаЮдина-п4я]

Very well said, mate! I totally agree with your opinion.🤝☺️🤗🌹💓

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

And a GREY sky suits better to a traditional song from SCOTLAND like this one, doesn't it ? 🤗

[@СветланаЮдина-п4я]

@@solveiglandvikbrg9103 Definitely agree with all of you, guys. The song was wonderfully performed. Good job!

[@rogerpr364]

It's all about this famaly, plain and simple! excuse m'y English, i'm a french dude from Québec!

[@aciddrive1019]

Well, we're all still singing this song here in Scotland, in the pubs and clubs and schools and everybody in the audience has known the words from childhood and sings along in the chorus. This is a sweet version, nice and gentle, as it was meant to be sung. It's nicely enhanced by Emmet's, as always, melancholy and melodic playing.

[@Liz.Newton]

In case you're interested, The Petersens are playing at Òran Mór in Glasgow on 1st September www.seetickets.com/event/the-petersens/oran-mor/2648952

[@Bobbysandcastle]

Greetings from Glasgow Scotland., best version I’ve heard 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@looney008]

Saw ye play this last evening in St Luke’s church in my hometown of Cork in Ireland. It was a beautiful setting for such fantastic music. Really lifted my spirits seeing such great musicians and storytellers and hearing the crowd singing the chorus with ye is a memory I will cherish forever. May god go with ye always. Love from Ireland

[@emerald_dreams]

I don't know why but I always get sad and want to cry when I hear this song. I'm not even Scottish or Irish.

[@leck4emba]

I’m not musical though I am of Scottish and Irish descent. I feel like this music and the violin talk.

[@verygerry3719]

Emmet really enriches every Petersen song…beautiful..

[@chadburtonmusic8565]

We had the joy of seeing the Petersens live last Christmas in Branson. It was the highlight of our trip. Such a lovely and talented family! So grateful they are on KZbin! ❤

[@billhetland8070]

Chad, my brother Tom and I had the pleasure to have seen the Petersen’s live Christmas Show last December as well. It certainly was my highlight of our trip. I’m glad I found them on You Tube during the lock down from Covid. They are such a joy to listen to there music. A very talented family that’s for sure. And so down to earth. Can’t wait to see them again and bring my wife and son next time. God Bless! 🙏 and Happy Forth of July to you all. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Bill and Family 😎🇺🇸

[@chadburtonmusic8565]

@@billhetland8070 Happy Fourth of July to you and yours! 🇺🇸

[@billhetland8070]

@@chadburtonmusic8565 Thank you Chad. We certainly live in a great country that’s for sure.🇺🇸❤️🙏

[@tommypickles218]

the slide guitarist is a genius

[@charleshartlen3914]

yeah he has a great sense of melody and emotion for sure!

[@duaneholcomb8408]

The fiddle has such. A mornfull sound. It really captures the essence of this song,,

[@craigpridemore5831]

My 18-month-old granddaughter sat staring at Katie's intro and rewound it and listened again totally focused on the screen. Thanks guys for helping instill that love of music in the next generation.

[@johncline7518]

Stunningly beautiful. I’m picking up some traces of “Shenandoah” and “Danny Boy” in there. Simply splendid.

[@jovialthinker]

I did hear “Shenandoah” in the beginning.

[@dnmurphy48]

@@jovialthinker same here, the song has definite shades of shenandoah

[@TANKofBEAT]

Was eine wunderschöne Stimme. Harmoniert wunderbar mit seinen Schwestern !

[@stevig6613]

Schön das auch anderen Deutschen die Musik gefällt👍

[@klaussterken559]

@@stevig6613 Eigendlich ist Kritik hier unmöglich . Aber das lied klingt besser wenn etwas schnellen gesungen (Wiedergabe 1,25)

[@klaussterken559]

Tank of Beat Danke für deinen Hinweis . Die Kellys sind etwas schneller (12%), auch eine schöne Version

[@TANKofBEAT]

@@klaussterken559 gerne

[@isbjorneliassen]

I think the lassie deserves full disclosure; the only way to the wild mountain thyme 'round the bloomin' heather is through the thick Scottish gorse! Thanks for the beautiful rendition.

[@corneliusmcgillicuddy2522]

I just listened to the Corries version of this and KZbin gave me this one, and the tears are streaming down my face. This is an American echo of our homeland. It's beautiful. Thank you.

[@underwoodvoice9077]

I've been a folk singer most of my life. I cannot sing this song without crying. And I can't even listen to it without crying. I'm crying a lot (not a bad thing, just an emotional one).

[@tbam994]

Beautiful.... this song always brings a tear to my eyes......

[@SolarMumuns]

Great arrangement and brilliantly played. Well done

[@barn8747]

What I feel: peace and serenity. Today no wind, no background noise, the sound is perfect. Is it real? In front of a dreamy landscape, Katie, always talented, sets the tone under the warm look of Ellen (by the way, as usual, each member of the group turns to the soloist with a knowing and benevolent smile). And then the presentation is judicious: Matt, harmoniously accompanied, has really the voice for this song; Katie and Emmet frame perfectly our vocal trio and finally mother Karen, always in the background, who brings with her touch the indispensable tempo necessary to the whole. One word for this remarkable adaptation: thank you

[@harrywinslow3946]

Matt, that transcended space and time and sent me to a higher dimension. Believe me, I never talk like that.

[@joncorrellattorney]

Katie's fill in verse 2 is as beautiful as it gets.

[@ivankokavecz4602]

To my greatest regret, I only found out about you yesterday. Since then, I can't get enough of you, even though I'm an ugly picky performing arts fan. It is a special gift to watch and hear you - thank you for the opportunity!

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

Hi guys, but are you sure you don't have Irish origins? Every song that comes from those lands you make it incredibly fantastic! Matt's voice is absolutely perfect in this song. Indeed, everything is absolutely perfect: Katie's fiddle, Ellen and Julianne's harmonies, Emmet's dobro and then mum who gives a bass line and marks the time as only she can do. And finally, the location is a real dream. In short, it is another true masterpiece of yours. Thanks as always, Roberto. 🙏❤

[@Sooch694]

Roberto you said it all. Have a great weekend my friend

[@OlSmokyDaBear]

Bluegrass takes it's roots from traditional Celtic music so it's a very natural transition. Most folks here in Appalachia find their family origins in Ireland or Scotland or both.

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

@@Sooch694 Hi Sooch, my friend !! I wish you a wonderful weekend too !! 👍

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

​@@OlSmokyDaBear You're right Aaron. All true. Country / bluegrass has European origins, from Celtic culture. 🎻

[@edjohn3075]

Love it. Yes it's Irish in MY blood. Tks Eddie John Sr. Nfld Labrador..

[@thomascrew8268]

I've gotten used to the Petersen ladies bringing tears to my eyes., but now Matt is doing it. Oh darn. Well done young man.

[@Newfoundmike]

And the Grammy goes to 🥰👍!! I'm trying to come to grips on just how good this is . Good enough to be played at the Kennedy center ❤️!

[@johnguilfoyle7491]

A lifelong favorite performed by my new favorite group.

[@67icebowl]

I felt like I was in Ireland. Matt is an excellent guitar player with a pleasant voice, but the song really comes alive when the girl sing the harmony.

[@Tigrebleau1]

Wonderful reminder of my Scottish heritage and the influence that Scots/Irish had on Southern music. And the setting - just perfect.

[@aw8388]

Listened again...and it's the arrangement as well as Matt's fine voice. The song builds slowly, the fiddle laying the foundation, the guitar raising the walls, that voice filling the rooms, the banjo the light sparkling through the windowa...andvthat harmony capping it all off!

[@RevolutionaryBrewer]

Hello from Cape Breton Island where this song is a standard classic. This is up with the top renditions of the tune. Great job!

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Great look at mom playing bass during Matt’s solo

[@denvergregg7868]

Matt - this may be your best performance i've ever seen!.

[@craigmooring2091]

That was a beautiful arrangement. I could almost see Matt roaming the flanks of Ben Nevis gathering sprigs and blooms for his bonnie lass. The Integrity Hills Chapel was a perfect setting. I was imagining it with a thatched roof.

[@leslieholman3121]

Its so nice to see a young generation who loves the old time music where songs had values and meanings to teach people to love and respect life . Great job Petersons keep up the good work . Its very obvious that values and morals mean way more to you than wealth so be very proud of yourselves

[@robertjones2146]

I love hearing yalls music. And seeing how you all stay true to yourselves as you preform is amazing. My little girls are growing up in a scary place and to see your talent not be amplified by fake portrayal of fame and excess is nothing short of beautiful. Your entire act is incredible and all of you are excellent role models across multiple generations. Thank you for your unwavering consistency.

[@theresters1]

YALL DID THIS BALLAD SO BEAUTIFULLY THAT IT ALMOST HURTS MY HEART. MUSIC SO ANGELIC SHOULD BE PLAYED WITH A MOUNTAIN LAKE IN THE BACKGROUND, WITH A SUNSETTING. I LOVE THE BALLADS FROM IRELAND, FROM THE APPALACHIANS, FROM THE SOUTH. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT YOUR TRAVELS.

[@billyb37]

Great version guys, ive sung this song for many years.its origin is Scottish called the braes o Balquider

[@charlesleader6826]

What an incredible opening violin solo

[@dgale1023]

Thanks for the lyrics Liz

[@56Spookdog]

The intro by Katie was wonderful and Matt’s voice was just as wonderful for this song heck the rest of the band were just as good too!

[@margaretbreen6174]

What a talented group of young people please come to the palladium in london we would love to see ye in consert

[@josegenaroriveraloanzon]

Love It! Beautiful song, sung in a beautiful location.

[@ThePetersens]

Glad you like it!

[@Sooch694]

Thank you Petersen family for giving me a smile on this day I hope everyone has a happy and blessed weekend. Happy 4th!!

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Great to see, hear the Brother do a lead .... god match for his softer touch vocal style. The harmonies are spot on and just wonderfully recorded WITHOUT studio effect or even resonance .... simply great !!! GBjj

[@elanabethfariss117]

I really enjoyed listening to this version. I love the song, and I’ve heard many folks talk about the meaning of it. The lyrics indicate a yearning for someone, a man who is looking for a sweetheart.

[@charliecrawford3776]

Sgoinneil! (That's Scottish Gaelic for brilliant). I have loved this song for many many years. I was so delighted to hear your version of this beautiful tune. You are such an amazing famil! Beautiful would be a good word to describe you. You are beautiful not only in looks, but in the talent and music you share with us all, and in your obvious love one for another. May the journey ahead bring you all much happiness and success!

[@douglasdoyle1027]

Every single member of The Petersens is great, and has a great amount of talent! In this video, Matt's singing is great. I'm of Irish descent on my Dad's side, and I have always been drawn to this song. Finally, I want to add that at the beginning, Ellen's expressions looking at Katie while playing the violin says it all - Katie plays with unbelievable talent and ability, but also with all her heart - which is what sets Katie above 99% of musicians and singers out there...

[@peterbarrymusic]

It’s the slide solo and the way the main singer held back for me. Tasteful. Makes me feel like what I got was exactly what they wanted to give: no more, no less. 👍

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

I've heard this song by dozens of artists over many decades. Wonderful version, once again Petersens! As I listened to the intro, Katie added many distinctive flourishes that I was not expecting, but she's got that fifth string, so she might as well use them all. 😉

[@michaelwalsh3989]

I live in Kilkenny in Ireland. This version is a credit to you all . Look up Liam Clancy a past famous Irish balladeer singing it. I love ❤️ your music and constantly tell people to listen on Utube to your concerts. Continued happiness , joy and peace to all of you. Mike in beautiful Kilkenny , Ireland.☘️🕊

[@mellifergold]

Hi Michael in Ireland ! Have you seen the film " Wild Mountain Thyme" ? What do you think of it and the way they sing that song ? Apparently the fake Irish accents are much laughed at... 🦢🐝...🌄

[@rafaelalfonsoramosmendez1792]

Matt is an excellent guitar player with a pleasant voice and The way Katie plays the fiddle with such grace...everyone is talented. That is why we recognize them as the number 1 in the whole world.

[@ingmar0806]

So glad that i got tickets for your gig at Cologne on August 25. at the Kulturkirche. I am really looking forward to see and hear your great familyband live for the first time. Awsome!!

[@margaretbreen6174]

So lovely the violin player is so talented

[@dontplayformenero]

Wow, just found this channel right now. I'm from Dublin, Ireland and lemme tell ya, this is such a beautiful rendition. Really captures the soul of the song. Well played Petersens! Next time you're in Ireland get in touch!

[@jmwagy]

What a beautiful family you have raised, mother Petersen. You all make life worth living!

[@traceyr9640]

Matt's voice is so lovely to listen to.

[@imtherealone.6268]

I really love that fiddle intro. Beautiful and peaceful

[@santanagem]

So lovely to hear Matt lead on another! This is such a tender rendition of this number - - although I can't believe you hadn't recorded it before!

[@morrigankasa570]

Yep, also surprised about that and how they haven't done some other traditional songs; such as: Shenandoah, Early One Morning, Hallelujah, and The Riddle Song(to name a few). Hopefully they will.

[@johnwayne4072]

I love your violin playing Katie. I could listen to you play all day.

[@donspears6557]

Best one yet for Matt. His voice is perfect for this song. The fiddle is such a nice compliment. Harmony is spot on. Knocked this one out of the park

[@MarkRBlackwell]

Beautiful place to play this beautiful song. Can't wait to see you all in Sellersville, PA in August. Will be my first Petersen concert and we have front row tickets!

[@mauricioayulo2046]

There's a small step from bluegrass to irish traditional music, and you guys prove that with this amazing performance!

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

Scottish actually.

[@mauricioayulo2046]

@@dwaynesbadchemicals the melody is based on a scottish folk song, but it's not quite the same. The lyrics, the arrangement and the custumized melody are irish. Though i have to admit that's all debated. But i think almost everyone outside the british isles considers it irish.

[@DG-mv6zw]

Don't you mean from traditional music to bluegrass? Incidentally it's Scottish not Irish. Taken from the poet Robert Tannahill's poem "The Braes Of Balquhidder". He's very well regarded here in Paisley where his house still stands about 5 minutes from my house.

[@brucecollins641]

@@mauricioayulo2046 this is an adaptation of a scottish sang braes o balquither written by robert tannihill. mcpeake was in scotland when he heard tannahills sang and went back to belfast and adapted it. there are many scots sangs that have been taken to ireland and adapted.

[@moghobbystuff]

First heard Kate Rusby sing this.. lovely song and a lovely rendition from across the pond!

[@garycasey4103]

A beautiful song with the perfect setting.

[@trevormcfarland9572]

I love this song and The Petersons did an awesome cover of it. There’s one thing about this family and it’s they always find the person who has the perfect voice for every song that they sing.

[@garry-t5056]

Great performance, as always. I enjoy hearing you play Celtic music and this one is a fine example. Its so-called mother song, The Braes of Balquhidder, is equally beautiful and although there are some musical similarities they each stand up on their own in my opinion.

[@plymouthrovadventures.646]

Wow Nice. one of my favorite songs as well.. I first herd this song when I was tramping around the states and went to a Byrds concert. that was in the 1967 I think.. Still love it today and you have just made my day... Thank you.

[@RickTai]

Grand song, sung so sweetly, what a lovely gift to wake up to, love to all from us here in New Zealand…..

[@michaelargauer5431]

That was one of the favorite songs of my wife. Thank you for that wonderful version. All your videos and songs are amazing

[@italia689]

Petersens + "Wild Mountain Thyme.". Never clicked on a video so fast

[@elizabethparislabadorf4803]

Such impressive double stops in the opening!

[@martinweidner5863]

what wonderful music, hey petersens, i am proud to be able to experience you, to be able to hear your music and at the same time to be able to live with you on this planet

[@d.l.harrington4080]

The song is just as beautiful as the location.

[@berthay1609]

A very bonnie rendition of this old Scottish song. Really enjoyed my listen from over the pond - in the bloomin’, heather-painted Highlands, I might add.

[@Dararue]

Doesn’t get anymore beautiful than that. ❤️

[@ToHopeWeLive]

the way y'all watch each other with big smiles on your faces... ugh. love it !!!

[@Oldfaithful61]

"I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.” From 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream.' - William Shakespeare

[@martinsrnes5660]

You just hit a string with me, this is not normally my type of music. But I am already in love!!! The ease you this with, wow, blows me away.

[@thewyldewoman9506]

Wow Best version of this song I've ever heard!!!!

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Well I'll be doggoned if that ain't the prettiest thing I've ever seen/heard from y'all! I loved the way this song shone a spotlight on Katie's lyrical fiddle playing for the intro, then moved to Matt for the rest of the song. And the background, my goodness it's perfect. Even got lucky with the cloudy lighting!

[@jaroslavbielek2]

The most people like summer time. It´s a season when the people are in the mood for doing many things. Thank you The Petersen´s.

[@gjcountry1]

Matt's voice is perfect!

[@babyg8662]

This is one of the most beautiful things! Reminds me so much of some Irish ballads I heard in my lifetime. Makes me think of my mother. I bet she would absolutely adore this performance. Thank you for sharing. And just as an aside, can I tell you just how refreshing it is to see beautiful young people, dressed naturally, singing their voices as they were made, and singing beautiful songs.

[@JustinTrenholm]

It's all perfect... Such a great arrangement to an incredible traditional song! And that Dobro... 🤯

[@Gregwing]

Thank you Petersens. You make life easier to get through.

[@gregdelaney119]

Truly a wonderfully done rendition of this beautiful song, enhanced by breath-taking surroundings. So inspirational!

[@evanpotts1824]

your music started out great and magically still gets sweeter, you could perform many different genres of music, but imho your ''Wild Mountain Thyme'' is as close to perfection as it gets ... and it even makes me nostalgic for places i ve seldom been

[@scuttlebuttz7202]

Thank you for the beautiful song! 🎶🎶🎶My great-grandma journeyed from Scotland to the U.S. on a ship when she was just a teenager. I always love your choice of songs. You all are the BEST! I wish you could put a different song on KZbin everyday! 😁🌄 You bring so much joy into our days! I'm still waiting on "Red River Valley!"...

[@charliewilliams4961]

Why, oh why do you guys smash it every time. Beautiful.

[@brianrobertson1211]

Thank you, Petersens. As always you fill my heart.

[@rayturner1490]

As alway's you fill my heart with love, joy and happiness, You're angelic voices and god given talent is so warming, this takes me back home to Ireland, Thank you.!

[@verygerry3719]

Matt…your best performance yet…lovely song….

[@simbatable]

The setting always adds something extra to the performance, Thanks for the wonderful view.

[@superhunk1989]

So serene and beautiful.

[@jim232777]

Wow. So good I had to listen 3 times in a row. Just couldn't leave the page.

[@edwardwright4633]

Beautiful song, beautiful location, beautiful church.

[@nanners829]

Jolly good show ole chap! It's just magical when your sisters join in & your voices all blend in so well!