Members Opa John Posted January 25, 2012 Members Share Posted January 25, 2012 I don't know if I've posted this before, but even if I have, it's worth a second showing. I just discovered this song and video recently, although the song was written almost 160 years ago by Stephen Foster. And, despite its age, its message is as current as today. If you're in reasonably good health, have food on your table, a roof over your head, and you're able to pay your monthly bills, count yourself among the fortunate of the world for there are those who have none of these "luxuries". This one truly makes me pause and reflect on just how nice I've had it. There are a lot of people out there who are having a rough go of it these days. [video=youtube;GPu545MJjIU] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jersey Jack Posted January 25, 2012 Members Share Posted January 25, 2012 Awesome song, and (sadly) as relevant as ever. And then there's this: [video=youtube;v6JoSruSCos] Not as moving, perhaps, as the video you posted, but still powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fastblueheeler Posted January 25, 2012 Members Share Posted January 25, 2012 I like this one too. [video=youtube;pyV60kTvEFE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluzboy Posted January 25, 2012 Members Share Posted January 25, 2012 [video=youtube;lG85gDjMnlY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG85gDjMnlY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamesp Posted January 25, 2012 Members Share Posted January 25, 2012 [video=youtube;xYOIPiUkLqo] A version notable mainly for how wrong he gets the composer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members g6120 Posted January 25, 2012 Members Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thank You so much for posting this! I had never heard that song and the video was very moving.I myself have been on the brink....it's been tough supporting a family of four when you have very little work and are self employed.If it wasn't for financial assistance from family I don't know what we would have done.Things seem to be picking up now but it was real scary for a long time not knowing if we could make i through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dwizzle Posted January 25, 2012 Members Share Posted January 25, 2012 I could be wrong, but I believe that this song was written by the great American songwriter Stephen Foster ("Suwannee River"; "My Old Kentucky Home"; "Camptown Races"; "Beautiful Dreamer") and many others.Sorry---I see now where Opa John had mentioned Foster---oh well, I'm old--lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted January 25, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 25, 2012 A version notable mainly for how wrong he gets the composer. Good one, James. Well, you know what they always say; "The Boss may not always be right, but he's always the "Boss!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robin Posted January 25, 2012 Members Share Posted January 25, 2012 [video=youtube;k35haKwqY14] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamesp Posted January 25, 2012 Members Share Posted January 25, 2012 ^^^ I listened to this song over and over when it came out last year. That video is a great match for the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Qengho Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 I've always been partial to this version: [video=youtube;Aw14mwAp5oM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw14mwAp5oM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted January 27, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Whoa! I like that version too. I just wish I could find the Delta blues version of it when I first heard it. It was being played at the end of a show on the Documentary channel a couple of weeks ago. I didn't see the show.......only caught the tail end of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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