I hope you know by now that this song was written, and performed flawlessly, by Iris. If Iris doesn't knock your socks off, you probably don't have a pulse, and you definitely don't have a soul.
I was lucky to see her, front row, Birchmere, (DC) when this was new. All of us strangers were looking at each other......and we all just melted. At the end of the year review of best performances, 4 out of 5 critics all agreed it was the areas best concert of the year.
Iris sings like no other. Her voice is in a category all it's own. Sorry to request such a soulcrusher thoigh I'll try to request something happier next time 😂
‘Gotta agree it’s a 10, thanks to HJ for the request. Iris has also done duets with John Prine, Emmylou and Ralph Stanley. Plus played Rose Gentry in “Songcatcher”.
Iris's vulnerable, delicate vocals perfectly convey the emotional ups and downs of life and pull the listener deeper into those dramas. The lyrics here beautifully capture those emotions. This makes for a great listening experience. Another spot-on reaction/rating, Don, and keep rockin' dat country, dude.
@TheGarretdeas That’s really well put. She is so eminently listenable, and then some. Always good to see you in here, and I hope you have a fantastic New Year and 2021!!
I was so excited when I saw you were doing Iris Dement!! Not many people know of her (at least in my circles 🤷) but I fell in love with her in Songcatcher. Even the people I have introduced her to, say she's too twangy for their liking. I have never heard this song before, but totally agree that it's perfect! Here is my favorite of hers from Songcatcher: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A6ArylRGWME.html
I love Iris Dement! She and her husband, folksinger Greg Brown, used to live a few blocks from me. She has the perfect “mountain music” voice. He song, The Wall in Washington, is a very poignant look at The Viet Nam War.
I first heard Iris when she sang the song 'Our Town' on the final episobe of the TV show 'Northern Exposure' in 1995 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b9IUj1mDENg.html
@mike Williams just added it to the list, but please be patient with me since the list is pretty long. I haven't done one of Nanci's songs in a while, so it's time. Thanks for the reminder.