Bang the Drum Slowly ~ Emmylou Harris 

Wonderful story Melanie. Deep respect to you and your Dad

I recently learned that Emmylou's Father was a U.S. Marine. I am sure this is part of the reason why her music speaks to my heart, and to the hearts of others as well. When you are the child of a United States Marine, your upbringing is a bit different, and I would not trade my upbringing for anything in the world. God Bless, and I cannot end without saying please, if you have not already, please read Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Those are the first four Books of the New Testament and they have all the instructions that Jesus gives people to live by. The Book of Proverbs is enjoyable to read and is filled with good, everyday practical advice. Adieu! (To God!)

True that…from a former Marine…

I wish I had said more. Me Mum, in April. Two days before she died, I spoke with her. She said she felt okay, she just felt really lonely. She lived alone, assisted living. For the medical care. Up north, in Minnesota. Some 800 miles. I had planned to get some repair on my cardiopulmonary system, then take a train and a bus, and see her on Mother's Day, as a surprise. She was from Scotland. So I had been trying to learn Flower of Scotland, on the piano and harmonica. But, one day later, my big Sis sent me a text, said, Mum is in the hospital again. Pneumonia and blood clots...then the next afternoon, me Mum is better. Then about 8:34 pm, me big Sis called to say, Mum's gone. I had been desperately trying to reach me Mum , I never did. The pain and grief and guilt, and loss, and Anger ! At times, it really grabbed me, and dragged me down, to dispair. Then I'd rest. For some reason, I'd sleep well after experiencing those emotions. I awaken, with the tendrils of pleasant dreams floating through my consciousness, the anger, dissolved. And some weight lifted. My Sis had POA-H and had our Mum cremated, within days. No service. No anything. "You can, do your own thing, wherever you are" ! Full stop. My children, didn't speak to me Mum at all. It seems so heatless. 💔 In seek of release, I come to YT, for music 🎵 therepy. And I read about your father, Ooh Rah !:✊🇺🇸 A soldier who served our country honorably, and a daughter, listening to his favorite songs, taking him, in. That's so cool. So great. I thank you, for your Father's service ! And May Peace Be With You 🕊️✨

Amen to this Terry. She is one in a million as has shared her talent so generously, Your fans love youi dearly Emmylou.

I too fell in love with her. .. Voice and the angelic beauty... She reminds me of an example of God's Angels singing praise in Heaven! Thanks Emmylou!

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I agree totally with you a great singer and a beautiful lady

My favorite female vocalist

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Sorry I do not that 🙏

782Gear GOD BE WITH THIS GREAT SOLDIER..WITH OUT OUR PILOTS, I WOULD NOT BE HERE. THANK YOU ALL.WHO COVERED US, FROM ABOVE. retired army Sgt.g.s.z. vietnam 67/69 combat wounded

782Gear as a combat wounded VIETNAM war veteran.. it the 70s. this was the one LADY. I LISTENED,TO CONSTANTLY.. GOD BLESS YOUR FATHER .A TRUE AMERICAN HERO..

I agree. This song strikes a chord so to speak deep within me.

Her voice is so pure and this song is so beautiful. What a talent she is.

Either side of Heaven.

Listen to Ofra Haza, singing "Kaddish.!" Both are wonderful ladies and voices.

Her and Joan Baez

if emmy lou is on earth there must be an angel missing in heaven

There are a few people Willie that a person falls in love with as soon as you see them and she is one of them.

And what about people like me who've never been lucky enough to meet her but love her anyway.

Amen to that mate 👍

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lrwiersum I am sorry

Yes. The whole album is awesome, but those 3 songs ...

This song doesn't reduce me to tears, it elevates me to them.

@@stevesullivan8705 That's beautiful! I may have shed a few over this song myself, and that's just fine with me.

Zakk Smith I also think that, Zakk. Follow Emmylou since the 70s, when she was singing with Gram Parsons and I have a great affection for her. It is as if she were my sister. His voice is something perfect.It looks like an angel. I have great affection for her.I listen to your music every day.

Yes. This song is so beautiful It “strikes a chord”

Zakk Smith, Emmylou’s voice transports me the most exquisite place I have ever been. Zakk, just wanted you to know you are not alone in your admiration for “my songbird,” Emmylou. 💕❤️

I used to run boats out of Morgan City, La. I often remember sitting in the dark, steering the course with only the orange glow of the compas for illumination and Emmylou singing on the Sterio. She reminded of my wife in Idaho.

What are you saying exactly and what do the Dixie Chicks have to do with anything?. Cheap shot I'd say. why not stick to this amazing song by an incredible singer and songwriter

Walter Harris knew the military code of conduct while a prisoner. He gave no quarter to the enemy and came back wounded but alive. The Dixie Chicks saw no problem with their disgraceful conduct in disparaging President Bush, our Commander in Chief while touring in a foreign country. Thankfully, country music shunned them.

When I ask he tell's me to shut up. He tells me I'm stupid. It was too late before I was born.

Yeah, Bill, some of us just survive our fathers. We must then honor the person who has put us through pain and hell and that we have survived. And that's it...some distance also maybe? But certainly no heartfelt funeral eulogies such as this. So I relate with you.

l do not know much but l know l love emmy lou and that may be all l need to know

Im with you on that one Duane met emmy and albert lee after a show in cornwall back in the seventies still in mt world todat

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Brilliant

David Parnell, SO TRUE....

That was beautifully and truly said.

Thank you for serving our country. God bless you beyond imagination. Emmylou has the voice of an angel

marilyn mcallister mine also "bestowed onto my soul...for what I believe in my soul born Rhineland Germany 1950 2 tours to the of & hell!

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sport on martin

Easy on the eyes is an understatement.

Amen to that sentiment! She has, and is, a true gift to humanity...

very well said. i ve always loved her voice and soul.

afonso70110 I feel exactly the same. I just can't get enough of Emmylou... My favourite singer without any shade of doubt, she inspires me to no end.

Zakk Smith Yes, Zakk. When Emmylou sings, download a great peace about me.

SLUFloader I will to say the studio sounds better... Bang The Drum Slowy!🦅🇺🇸✌️👏👏👏👏Beautiful Man... sent a chill up the spine!!

@@sharpenflat6002 maybe that's on you.