It took me 10 years to discover this KZitem video. The graphics match the words in the song beautifully! We're all showing our age as we get older. But Iris Dement's voice is ageless. So unusual and pure. Thanks Iris. You're a beautiful person with a God given talent.
@m.c.master4622
5 ай бұрын
What graphics?
@luckyladycj
4 ай бұрын
Read about her in Wikipedia, this song really is about her mother and her mothers dreams.
@malcolmbond3596
Жыл бұрын
This could be up there as the greatest ever Country song written and performed, Iris, the lyrics, the harmony and Iris's backing band are nothing short of sheer perfection, it doesn't get any better than this, thank you.
@lewisc215
11 ай бұрын
comparisons are for infants.
@garyschneider8829
10 ай бұрын
Who's backing band Oakridge Boys.. Iris is 😊❤
@m.c.master4622
5 ай бұрын
I see all the members of the wonderful Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
@reddognews
3 жыл бұрын
When you are fronting The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and you steal the show.... that's how great Iris is. My greatest moment when I was doing concert photography was when (in Seattle) I was standing next to Emmylou Harris and she said that Iris's singing was like a freight train roaring through your living room!
@nealbaker7991
2 жыл бұрын
They are two of the greats.
@khavafis
4 жыл бұрын
Iris is one of the most beautiful women I can think of. And her modesty all along since youth... in the times we're living. Of course her music is off the charts. God bless her.
@williamcole9040
Жыл бұрын
NO FRILLS WITH THIS GIRL,JUST AN ALMIGHTY GOD GIVEN TALENT. YOU ARE UNIQUE IRIS…..AND A BEAUTIFUL SONG.
@WilliamHunterII
Жыл бұрын
This piece by Iris DeMent is pure gold. It will make you tear up.
@christopherbowen3055
Жыл бұрын
God's Angels will bring that on from time to time :)
@stefenreilly8594
Жыл бұрын
I love it and, at time cry..
@fletcherchristian5996
Жыл бұрын
And so it does.
@chrisbowen9043
Жыл бұрын
When Iris smiles that smile after her wondrously beautiful song, I know I am in heaven!
@haluktopaloglu3937
3 жыл бұрын
I’m from İstanbul, Turkey. She is well respected here.
@davidbicknese7386
3 жыл бұрын
Only a beautiful mind and pure spirit can write and sing like that, so honest. And love the nitty gritty dirt band!
@rodcollman6849
Жыл бұрын
beautiful so smooth and with feeling Iris at her usual best
@johnbarton5746
2 жыл бұрын
What a talent this lady has.
@perplane
Жыл бұрын
I Love that woman's voice. 😘 So unique and soothing with a lot of that.. I got to hear more of her going on! Thanks for the video.
@brianbradshaw940
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song ,sung by the only person who can sing it ,,luv it Iris
@randyward9745
Жыл бұрын
Best singer songwriter in my lifetime
@frankbruun2572
2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic beautiful voice, when I start to listen to her songs I can`t stop.
@lloydwiles774
Жыл бұрын
Although this lady and I have never met, I get this wonderful feeling inside of me every time I hear her do this touching song which she had written for her mother. Lets me know that she dearly loved her mom, which is how it should always be. What a sweet and tender voice that she has. Although I don't know her personally, as I have said, I would love to have the chance to meet her one day. I am certain that I would enjoy pickin' 'n grinnin' with her. I really love the sound of her beautiful voice. To me it's a blend of country and folk, which is nice. 🥰
@davidsmithee9087
Жыл бұрын
...my goodness, the places this voice carries me...thank you for sharing...
@DavoZed23
3 жыл бұрын
So talented. The songwriting and the singing are angelic.
@jramsey9690
2 жыл бұрын
What a great song. Love her voice, nothing like it.
@winonakitto6151
Жыл бұрын
Raised my kids on the Infamous Angel album!
@BobSmith-lb9nc
3 жыл бұрын
She sings about a world rapidly disappearing and which we will never see again.
@pumpgeek
2 жыл бұрын
Love this artist
@jasonweiss2773
Жыл бұрын
Our Town is the saddest most beautiful song ever. Hope they play it at my passing. Unique and wonderful talent.
@barbaramcgrath9145
3 жыл бұрын
I saw Iris in concert in Philadelphia years ago. I thought to bring a lot of tissues, which was a good thing - I needed them. I don’t know exactly why but I thinks it’s because there is something deep down true in her songs and her singing. It gets the tears rolling, but I love every minute of it!
@BoopShooBee
4 жыл бұрын
What a gal. Great song writer and great singer with a very unique voice. - And she wears sensible shoes.
@llee163
2 жыл бұрын
I always wondered if she was a Fluevog girl!
@dand4692
3 жыл бұрын
She grew up plain and simple in a farming town Her daddy played the fiddle and use to do the calling when they had hoedowns She said the neighbors would come And they'd move all my grandma's furniture 'round And there'd be twenty or more there on the old wooden floor Dancing to a country sound The Carters and Jimmy Rodgers played her favourite songs And on Saturday nights there was a radio show And she would sing along And I'll never forget her face when she revealed to me That she'd dreamed about singing at The Grand Ol' Opry Her eyes, oh how they sparkled when she sang those songs While she was hanging the clothes on the line I was a kid just a humming along Well, I'd be playing in the grass, To her what might've seemed obliviously But there ain't no doubt about it, she sure made her mark on me She played old gospel records on the phonograph She turned them up loud and we'd sing along But those days have passed Just now that I am older it occurs to me That I was singing in the grandest opry And we sang Sweet Rose of Sharon, Abide With Me 'Til I ride The Gospel Ship to Heaven's Jubilee And In That Great Triumphant Morning my soul will be free And My Burdens Will Be Lifted when my Saviour's face I see So I Don't Want to Get Adjusted to This World below But I know He'll Pilot Me 'til it comes time to go Oh, nothing on this earth is half as dear to me As the sound of my Mama's Opry And we sang Sweet Rose of Sharon, Abide With Me 'Til I ride The Gospel Ship to Heaven's Jubilee And In That Great Triumphant Morning my soul will be free And My Burdens Will Be Lifted when my Saviour's face I see So I Don't Want to Get Adjusted to This World below But I know He'll Pilot Me 'til it comes time to go Oh, nothing on this earth is half as dear to me As the sound of my Mama's Opry
@karenstout687
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting the lyrics here, Dan.
@dand4692
2 жыл бұрын
@@karenstout687 my pleasure!!!!!!
@rosalinddavies8466
2 жыл бұрын
I love her songs
@johnkulcsar1649
2 жыл бұрын
Simply: AWESOME... She takes your breath away
@johnhughes8466
3 жыл бұрын
Now thats what I call music!
@choochoo1236
3 жыл бұрын
This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes.
@ynotno7
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful song! Made me shed a tear.
@wessew6185
Жыл бұрын
Iris draws you in regardless of religious belief. So personal.
@williamcole9040
Жыл бұрын
The lady doing harmonies just looks in awe at Iris….but she did good…..beautiful musical moment.
@alexthemole2987
Жыл бұрын
Matraca Berg
@user-vz2ug3uk8d
3 ай бұрын
This is Matraca Berg. One of the greatest singers and songwriters in Country Music!
@steveunderdahl8929
2 жыл бұрын
This song is truly amazing! The lyrics are wonderful, and the performers are first rate. Iris is a treasure! Can't stop listening...
@feltongailey8987
2 жыл бұрын
My God, I'd be so proud to be a backup of a backup singer on this one!
@garyr1846
Жыл бұрын
Love this song, Fell in love with her singing the first time I heard it..Have seen her in concert a few times and loved every minute of it. I know she is touring out west and when she comes east again I'll be there.
@johnfreddie53
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely song.
@ericfarley1475
3 жыл бұрын
1:15 the look on M. Berg's face tells how good of story teller Iris is. Priceless .
@carlr2837
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely, but it's not just her. Every person in the band looks like they love the song, the story, and Iris, and they love being there. Note that the story is probably the same for M. Berg. Her mother wrote songs, too.
@rosalinddavies8466
2 жыл бұрын
I love the banjo melody in the background
@donaldmackillop6736
Жыл бұрын
Oh my we are all listening on the North Atlantic Shipper of the Commaught3 hunting wonderful track wonderful dress too.
@jaapbranger
5 жыл бұрын
Such a purity of voice. Backed up by first rate singers and musicians. Iris DeMent is a national treasure. Thanks for posting!
@ericburton9088
3 жыл бұрын
Love her voice and style.they just reach out and grab me. She keeps me hanging on every word and note. Very unique. 😊👍👍👍
@christopherbowen3055
Жыл бұрын
She is an Angel.
@jacquismith3277
10 ай бұрын
(I'm not sure that there are degrees of uniqueness). I hang on her every word and note too. She really is something special.
@RichardGantt-zj4ig
Жыл бұрын
Love her songs
@paulinehurt617
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely my favorite and always will be Tear's me up on every song Love her she so awesome words can't express how awesome she is to me♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@JockLambert1972
2 жыл бұрын
Man, this woman is one sweet sweet singer 👌🏻
@seamusryan2320
3 жыл бұрын
I only found out about Iris recently when I watched transatlantic sessions on utube. Where have I been? Iris has that rare quality of being a visual as well as an aural feast. I can listen forever to that uniquely wonderful voice, but at the same time I cant take my eyes of her hugely expressive face. She’s a gem.
@bigal25938
Жыл бұрын
That’n makes me cry for sure.
@markrobinson3264
3 жыл бұрын
Great Singer a voice like no other
@bud3094
3 жыл бұрын
Iris DeMent.. National treasure!
@llee163
2 жыл бұрын
For being a lady of somewhat small stature, she sure does cast a big bubble around her. I’ve been fortunate enough to see her live a few times, and when she’s signed autographs and taken photos after, it was like being with one of your neighbors. She seems to walk that tortured line between having glimpsed heaven already and not being able to have this place measure-up, but she’s dang sure dragging it kicking and screaming!
@dianethoreen3793
2 жыл бұрын
I saw you play 2 times at the Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, Wisconsin. I love your story songs especially, Walk’in Home. I grew up in a very large family I can still head the screen door slam.
@Christerart
3 жыл бұрын
She is very, very special. Been listening to her since I heard her first album on NPR. National and world treasure!
@johnhughes8466
3 жыл бұрын
Mesmerising! Iris is a unique talent!
@wsidechris
11 ай бұрын
Sweet is the melody!!
@nealbaker7991
3 жыл бұрын
So many comments about Iris making the commenters cry. I'm with them and it shows we humans are a perverse lot. We cry and it makes us feel good. Maybe its because her words and voice are so human and it makes us feel good to be human too.
@rdvqc
3 жыл бұрын
This is from the show put on to promote the 3rd "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" album. Many great acts in the show and on the album. Some folks have mentioned the Transatlantic Sessions from Scotland under the musical direction of Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas. Iris was part of the first season in 1995. I have all 6 seasons - a wonderful collection of music. My all time favourite Iris is any of the duets of "In Spite Of Ourselves" with John Prine. After 45 years of marriage it feels like John wrote it for us. He sings it with others but Iris is the absolute best.
@frankprice7575
3 жыл бұрын
Adore Iris, a talent beyond words.
@kitcarson57
6 жыл бұрын
I’m an old rocker, but she has something that gets to me. Loved transatlantic sessions from Scotland 🏴
@gintybrown6356
5 жыл бұрын
Agree totally. They were great. Filmed just 8 miles from where I live.
@jamesgrey8093
4 жыл бұрын
She is a good little chic ,,, i think....
@louiswhisonant2968
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesgrey8093 tell me what in gods name you are trying to say here?? Be good my man. Spread the love.
@anthonybowes9273
2 жыл бұрын
That is where I first came across this lady a truely wonderful voice and musical talent
@jp-ty1vd
2 жыл бұрын
American country music is directly based on the music brought over to us via Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. Thanks to all of the immigrants from afar.
@christopherbowen3055
Жыл бұрын
Iris' smile at the very end gives her Angelic self away!
@jeromebecigneul2911
5 ай бұрын
Where have you been Iris. Just heard your songs. You have an absolutely Beautiful Pure Country Voice. And you're beautiful on top of that. My Lord woman. You are one fantastic country singer.
@checkyoursix5623
3 жыл бұрын
Iris wasn't just singing about HER Mama, she was singing about millions of Mamas all across the south. God bless 'em.
@jackpuskar6439
2 жыл бұрын
All mamas everywhere who love this good music.
@gc-vz4ib
2 жыл бұрын
My own mama included. I used to help her hang clothes quite often.
@timwebb8780
29 күн бұрын
Outstanding artist pure class ......
@jettstap
2 жыл бұрын
I love Iris
@jayzrat
4 жыл бұрын
I came upon her music when I first heard her singing “leaning on the everlasting arms” at the end of true grit. Now I have never been a country music enthusiast. I don’t dislike it. I just never grew up listening to it. But man, I am drawn to this lady’s music. And her voice is so angelic. I can sit and listen to her all day. Mesmerizing!
@carolv8450
4 жыл бұрын
Same here
@donnieblue1007dm
3 жыл бұрын
She has a great small part singing in the film "Songcatcher"!!!
@donnieblue1007dm
3 жыл бұрын
Thats just what I'm doing right now!
@louiswhisonant2968
3 жыл бұрын
Well said. She has a once in a lifetime voice. Enjoy it. She is cool as fuck aswell. Real as hell
@mlemay3332
2 жыл бұрын
I discovered her years ago while listening to A Prairie Home Companion.
@vasaricorridor7989
3 жыл бұрын
Least we Forget... The 1st thought came into my mind while listening to this was my Grandmother's stories she use to share with me ............. One of the most profound stories was : The red stripes on the American flag represented the blood that use to run down their faces after getting beat by the police , ....... The stars was what they seen when they got hit in their head with the sticks........ and the white part was the obvious : She said don't ever give allegiance to a flag that ( HATE ) you , give allegiance to " THE MOST HIGH GOD " who will deliver you from the hand of your enemy and land of captivity ./ but the Lord laughs them to scorn And they shall afterward become dishonored corpses and an unceasing mockery among the dead,. For he shall strike them down speechless and prostrate and rock them to their foundations; They shall be utterly laid waste and shall be in grief and their memory shall perish.
@SERGUMUM
3 жыл бұрын
So great ARTIST!.
@patrickmckernon5191
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone who is anyone sings with the NGDB. Superb.
@paulmurphy8291
3 жыл бұрын
Iris and John prine heaven
@libertyann439
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites of hers!
@johnartois447
3 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful all the way around; just a great song so well done.
@jimheckert5383
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Thank you. 🇺🇸
@jamesgrey8093
4 жыл бұрын
Hi iris i had an instant crush on you when i seen you with john prine , well im just a man ok so go easy on me ok. Im sorry he is gone but he letf a shitload of great music behind , i first heard his tune ,,, theres a hole in daddys arm when i had a hole i mine ,,, ive stoped using now for a long time but still like to here that tune it brings tears to my eyes , so remember iris he is allways wathing over you ok sweetie take care ok....
@mikesey1
Жыл бұрын
Great song, lovely lady👍👍
@Raggy60
3 жыл бұрын
seen her a couple of times in concert. She is awesome.
@eugenefromaustralia4644
4 жыл бұрын
Oh Iris, you are blessed. Your voice, your lyrics, your emotions pouring from your big heart. True America xx
@raymondhummel5211
Жыл бұрын
Love the story line of the song. It is crafted so well! Of course I always love Iris's singing, and back sounds so wonderful too!.
@annkeating4473
4 жыл бұрын
The voice of an angel.
@johnmulej7961
3 жыл бұрын
just amazing voice so unique and gorgeous looking
@franklowrey3652
4 жыл бұрын
Everything about this is sheer perfection--Iris, of course; the song itself, the back up singers, the instrumentalists. Listening and watching is a moving experience. I listened to the Grand Old Opry every Saturday night in the 40's and early 50's. Great heritage.
@aurabailey6199
5 ай бұрын
beautiful song . Bring memories to everyone who have a mother who sang to them
@5765203
2 ай бұрын
I love her singing! Unique voice.
@zymelin21
4 жыл бұрын
heard this song 1st time yesterday. tucked at my heartstrings. picked along so far 10 tiimes. thank you Iris DeMent x 1000
@hitchhikrr
Жыл бұрын
Her and john prine are both national treasure,s
@krpbdp
3 жыл бұрын
We've spent the last week playing all our Iris CDs (five at this point, with another ordered). Wish she would appear near us again; we will never forget the one time we attended her concert.
@tjjohno1
5 ай бұрын
fabulous keep listening to it all the time
@tomf429
3 жыл бұрын
Her Mama must have had a great voice. What a great duo her and Iris would have made.
@MickTheQuickk
4 жыл бұрын
Can it possibly get any better than that? I had the great pleasure to see Iris perform a few summers ago at a Lincoln Center outdoor concert in NYC.
@phillipsweeney6866
4 жыл бұрын
Now, that's just beautiful1...
@Tennfatmatt
7 жыл бұрын
Love this version with Iris Dement. Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it...reminds me of my own Mother singing along with the "Hit Parade" on TV. Thanks for posting.
@Canoe571
6 жыл бұрын
Me too. I'm a pretty hard ole sumbitch just under 70, but I get tears every time I hear Iris singing any song. It's either knocking years off my life, or adding richness to it. I opt for the latter. This song and Our Town are particularly touching.
@dufus2273
4 жыл бұрын
love her voice/music. And those facial expressions are killer. Those dimples.
@jameswright6839
4 жыл бұрын
I thought the same things,
@thinkofme14344
4 жыл бұрын
Those dimples r the magic of her wonderful face and voice. Awesome ID👍🎶🎸
@baird5776mullet
5 жыл бұрын
What an Angelic voice,I'm in love!
@ClarenceHW
4 жыл бұрын
Aren't we all!
@antoncronje1769
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing talent.
@thomaskelly6182
4 жыл бұрын
love her voice. so sweet
@thebarn60
10 ай бұрын
Respect to iris, and they all showed it here!
@Dalgety4
2 жыл бұрын
Just Beautiful.
@drbombay91765
6 жыл бұрын
I just love Iris DeMent. Hope to see her in concert !
@cef8156
5 жыл бұрын
I just saw her last week at Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale - the show sucked. Big time.
@carolv8450
4 жыл бұрын
CEF how so?
@9UaYXxB
3 жыл бұрын
@@cef8156 Iris is a very shy individual, she deals with stage fright (and has never hid this reticence she has to contend with when she performs). But she 'does' contend with it, more than capably. Are you conflating that issue with her more than obvious talent or with the music itself which she always puts across at a top tier level? I've seen her twice, once 30 years ago in which she was clearly having a confident night.... she shone brilliantly, that was in a very compact theatre with 2 tiers, 1800 seats. The next time (4 years ago) was at a symphony hall with long site lines and 3500 seats. She was a long distance from most of the seats, she seemed to be putting some energy into trying to manage her discomfort... she felt like she was in a fishbowl, and she admitted this. But if you closed your eyes, the music she was creating was still sublime, she has a very high bar, and she stays very true to her 'old time' inspirations, she communicates the music/spirit of the Carter family era with self apparent magnificence.
@markbowen9602
6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song and a great voice
@richardnash5620
6 жыл бұрын
Love it love it can relate to words of old times. Iris is real to me.
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