From the 1980 Here In California Studio Performance. Accompanied by Nina Gerber and Rick Byars. www.katewolf.com Kate Wolf Music on Amazon:bit.ly/3q7PQS Copyright 1980 Viacom Cablevision
She came thru Santa Cruz all the time for concerts for Native Americans. Loved her and will always love her music and commitment to our communities. Rest in Power.
When I die, play this one for me please... My favorite to play on my own guitar and sing... Miss you Kate... You and your music are my favorite ❤ Nina keep on playing... Nobody plays guitar like this , you're the best... One of a kind... 🎶
I am priviliged to have retired to France in the country. In the evening on our verhanda I can watch the sunset and the red tailed hogs and now I have discovered the beautiful voice and words from Kate only to learn she died so many years ago. RIP dear angel...I'm very old and I will listen to your voice until I join you
I moved back East from California in 1979. Driving to work one day I heard "Here in California." I had to pull over to the side of the road to listen and get my emotions under control. listening to hear who the artist was, they said, "The late great Kate Wolf." I've been a fan ever since.
The first time I heard Kate was on KVMR radio (Nevada City). Driving over the Altamont Pass in the golden hour just before sunset, I heard this beautiful voice singing about "the golden rollin' hills of California..." It was one of those almost surreal moments when what you are hearing and what you are seeing are in complete synchronicity. After the song, the announcer came on and said: "That was Kate Wolf, who died last night. Rest well, Kate." What a profound loss.
Me too, when I first heard her sing this song, I was completely blown away. Now every time I hear it, it reminds me of years past and driving around Marin County and the beautiful rolling hills. What a beautiful memory and God grant her peace. I heard she died of breast cancer, probably from the same thing that almost killed Cheryl Crow, don't leave your plastic water bottles in the sun, they will give off chemicals and those chemicals will kill you.
This is the kind of music I can listen forever. Redtailed Hawk and Green Eyes are two of my favourites. Kate's voice is so relax and soothing and you can't hear this from today's so-called divas.
Add "Here in California", "These Times We're Livin' In", "Across the Great Divide"...people say that she should have been "bigger", but she's the perfect size for me to treasure. Always has been. (Kinda like Iris Dement and Richard Thompson. The kind of artists who remind you that there is beauty and good in this world and that you and some other people can tell it from the dross.)
We lost so many wonderful singer/songwriters too early cause of mental and physical deseases. I hope he called them home so early, to sing with the saints and angels. Always on my mind, Kate and all the others.
This song gives me chills! I live at the base of the golden rolling East Bay, CA hills and this really hits home. Northern California native. Born and Raised.
I had the blessed occasion at the San Francisco Folk Club of meeting Kate Wolf when I was about 9 or ten. This song I have had the honor of singing for over 30 years. Thank you Kate Wolf for inspiring me!
Thank you for this. I had the honor of knowing her briefly in the 80's. A fellow-minstrel she'd known for many years in San Francisco was in a folk-duo with me in Sonoma (circa 83-84). I just wanted to thank you for making the halcyon days in West Marin, Sonoma, & Mendocino live again. I cry when I see her, but not for myself; it is for the less fortunate souls who didn't experience her magic in-person. Unselfish and STRONG. Brother Warrior, Eyes of a Painter. There WAS gold in California Kate
Written by George Schroder, 1975. I don't know if he ever recorded it himself, but Kate Wolf and her friends performed it beautifully. I love the mandolin in this song.
So cool how people are discovering Kate through this platform ! I was lucky to see her perform twice ( 82’/83’ ) and was so impressed ! She was the best of us, but humble at the same time - so rare to find.
I was lucky enough to meet and work with Kate Wolf a couple of times in the early 80s in Berkeley. Even had she not sung a single note in her entire life, the world would still be a better place for her having been here.
@Marmot Songs. What a privilige you had. Your comment, almost moved me to tears, cause it's so true, that people like Kate Wolf shine such a positive light on humanity. I am so sorry, she is no longer among us.
I had the honor and pleasure to spend an evening with George Schroeder, who wrote this song and since to call him friend. What a beautiful song by Kate, Nina and friend. He sang and played it well, despite his years. Thanks George!
I love this era of folk music full of hope and the colour of the country and love of a life companion. Thank you Kate gave us a glimpse of a better world.
I just now knew about her. Yes very much a loss. My goodness I'm glad I know of her now, I was actually doing some hawk sounds to listen too. To feed a hawk coming round , fresh as I could from some defrosted pork over steamed water with a fork to tenderize. Hawks around here most of the time. But I'm very partial to My Crows. I hope they won't take offense. I don't know ya, but I pikt this reply/ comment platform to leave my condolences and my interest. Thank you hope that is OK. I'm not able to leave a comment on my own why idk. But I'm not letting that stand in my way. Maybe this special lady will recognize that today for me , she walks freely among the Hawks. And Wolves. Mode itbex3.
Beautiful music Kate, Nina and Rick. Kate Wolf deserves to be internationally as famous as Bob Dylan, The Beatles etc. Kate was, is, an amazing talent and l just love her sweet music.
I only discovered Kate about a month ago on You Tube. Her songs and her voice are just magical. So sad she died so young and why isn’t she better known!!!
One of the absolute best songs ever. A masterpiece. Have listened to the song hundreds of times but this is the 1st time I've seen it on youtube. In my top 5 songs of all time.
I'm so happy I've just discovered this wonderful voice and this singer of the past whose life on earth was unfortunately too short.But she will Always stay alive in her fans' souls. Now I'm just joining the crowd.
I havnt been to Cali since 1999 to visit a friend i met when i lived in San Diego from 1990-1993. I drove threw the entire state camping out in beautiful hills and ocean shores, i never even knew this gem was there. My days are very different now filled with loneliness and sadness. I want to go back for good to the place that made my heart stop beating so that i could truly here all that is golden. I just started listening to Kate who i never would have known if not for the Rainbow girls. Thank you for your beautiful gift. May all who are suffering have peace in there heart.
I listened to her early years...I was enthralled....she left this world far too soon....I listen to Kate Wolf any time I need a peaceful moment in my life...she is missed...
I was in northern Africa with a Peacekeeping mission while in the army....when a friend sent me a cassette from an el paso, tx radio station...saying that show was in memory of Kate. I cried like a little girl at the loss. Never met her, but, loved who she was.
I have often wondered how a woman I have never met could capture the finest nuances of my feelings in her songs. If I didn't know better, I would swear she had been sitting in my home, observing my feelings on love, life, and happiness.
I remember seeing Nina Gerber play the mandolin back in the 70's. She plays guitar now .... just as beautifully. Kate's voice and her mandolin are beautiful!
I've lived in NoCal since 1975 and love folk music of her style but never heard of her until last year through Pandora. Last June I went to her memorial concert in Laytonville and plan to attend again in 2011. I can't seem to get her tunes out of my head. But then I really don't want to.
I miss the Golden rolling hills of California Kate and Nina take me back Every time.. ..outstanding Greetings from Dublin Ireland brothers and sisters.....
Kate's songwriting and concerts/recordings epitomized the rich, artistic and nature infused lifestyle and spirit of our beloved Northern California's soul. Rest in Peace my friend and colleague.
This - to me - is THE quintessential song about California - the song - that after leaving the state over 30 years ago - still brings me back to my roots. I was so fortunate to have been able to have seen it performed by these folks on more than one occasion...magic
Hello, Jeff, I agree. At the 2:59 mark, Kate smiles after Nina Gerber's solo. I suggest it is the most brilliantly creative mando solo I've ever heard. Those are eighth note triplets she plays in the second mando solo at 3:58. My playing improved by watching her. She has also made an impact on my guitar playing. Her skills with melody and timing are stunning. Go, Nina, Go. Regards, George Armstrong
I was fortunate to catch her live when she accompanied Karla Bonoff here in Bellingham, WA in 2014. She was amazing. It didn't surprise me, as I'd been listening to her for decades as Kate Wolf's accompanists and always had liked her sound.
For those folks who are just discovering Kate Wolf, you might be interested in the Kate Wolf Festival each June (except for 2020) in Sebastopol, CA. Also KPFA Berkeley has some awesome Sunday shows including "Across The Great Divide", the show for which Kate Wolf wrote the theme/title song.
I am so annoyed I have never heard of Kate Wolf before a few days ago when I heard a cover of one of her songs by Nanci Griffith. Thank God for RU-vid or I would never have found her at all. Listening here in the UK, we are starved of this type of music
I hear you friend. I first heard of Kate Wolf from a folkie friend here in the NW US back in 1998 and that was 12 years after she had passed away. Prior to that I had never even heard her name, ever. I recognized then that she was a fine song writer, singer and musician. The question was why so few knew about her. My only guess is that she got started a little late in the folk music game, her first album was released in 1976 which was quite awhile after the folk music scene died down. She never had a hit song although she has many (lots and lots of) wonderful beautiful and finely crafted songs that are just marvelous. But I will tell anyone that will listen what a fine singer, songwriter and performer she was. We all need this kind of music. It is great for the mind and soul to listen to such songs and tunes.
I spent the 80's in Northern California, where she was a local sensation, a frequent guest on radio stations and at events. Loved her music, cried when we were told about her fatal illness. I always thought of her as the queen of "California Country,"
This song will live forever. Nina Gerber is a genius. You can see Kate getting into it when the mandolin comes in. Kate doesn't look well. I heard her play once when she visited Barry Olivier's guitar class in Berkeley. She was young; I thought she was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. I couldn't believe hat I was hearing. I staggered out into the Berkeley sun and thanked God I was alive.
I am awe struck by the beauty of this music. The mandolin is achingly beautiful. Many ,many thanks to you, Kate, Wolf Woman. Howl with the full moon and run with the wind.
Nina Gerber playing the mandolin. I was fortunate to catch her live when she accompanied Karla Bonoff here in Bellingham, WA in 2014. She was amazing. It didn't surprise me, as I'd been listening to her for decades as Kate Wolf's accompanists and always had liked her sound.
@@rajsuss I went to Western for grad school and would have stayed in Bellingham if it weren't for my girlfriend and family in the Twin Cities. Living in Bellingham was like being on acid every single day.
Totally gob-smacking----& what wonderfully expressive mandolin-----Why had I never heard of Kate until a few months ago?---- Hope she is up there with Sandy Denny- Meet on the ledge.
Wonderful collective sound---how talented is Nina Gerber--- Only discovered Kate a few weeks ago---just before *Across the Great Divide*best thing I have heard was removed---from here---
The first time I saw the beginning of this video, I figured Kate had some high school girl on stage with her, to get some experience. Nina looks so young and girlish. Then Nina started to play, and my goodness, she put out music that Ricky Skaggs or Bill Monroe would have been proud of. Her work on this song is among the finest works I have ever heard. And there is one point, there they are all playing, and Nina takes that mandolin solo. I can see Kate catching the fire from it, and when they all kick back in, they are all truly inspired. Nina is a great musician.
Nina WAS a high school girl when she started playing with Kate. Nina said her goal when she started playing was to get good enough to play with Kate. And boy did she ever. When I first did sound for Kate in Mendocino California, Nina had just started appearing publicly with Kate, and she was still in high school at that time, in 1979. Owl Records, founded by Kate and still run by her family, just announced the coming release of a new collection CD titled Kate Wolf: Live in Mendocino. It should be released by June 2018. You can find details and song samples at www.katewolf.com/albums/live-in-mendocino. Nina's mando playing on this song on the new album was even better than on this video, if you can imagine such a thing. Today's date, January 27, was Kate's birthday, and one year ago this date there was a special Kate Wolf 75 concert at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley that featured Nina Gerber and many others of Kate's friends and band mates.
Thank you for such beauty and something that will make my Dad's soul rejoice. He loved singing and used to sing and dance in the street with my Mom. He was never allowed to sing anywhere because he was Native California Reservation Pomo. In fact, my parents could not marry at her church. I played and sang as a teen but huge throat and sinus surgery put an end to that dream. I love your music, it is so the feeling of a wild soul raised part of the year on the rez in the divorced kid doing the back and forth marathon between city and rez............I now live in "the golden hills" of California, where the poppies used to be.........we still have a few, but mostly just malls and a little desert in between.
