I don't think I have ever seen or heard anyone sing or perform with as much genuine emotion as Nanci Griffith. She performed this song numerous times with Townes Van Zandt. It was painful for her to do this, but it was beautiful. Nanci, you were one of a kind; truly special.
Of the many different renditions of Tecumseh Valley , this is the saddest and most beautiful of them. I once knew a "Caroline". Every time l hear this song it brings back bittersweet memories.
As Helen Keller said, the best & most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched they must be felt by the heart. Many thanks for always “being there”. Rest In Peace Voice of an Angel. 😢❤️🌷
I can't believe she's gone, so sad that kids in the future may not discover music like this. Please keep spreading her voice around folks, we can't let genius like this disappear forever.
I have always been a huge fan of Townes and his beautiful ballads, love songs anything he wrote, collected all his LIp's But, when I heard this version of Nancy's, I was Stunned that Anyone could sing another writers tune like this, She understands it. Only thing I can compare it with is Emmy Lou doing a Gram Parson song. Amazingly done.
she's flown away now but her singing remain... she admired Townes, and he payed her his respect when he called her cover of this song the best cover of any of his songs... RIP
I just had an urge to listen to Nancy Griffith so I RU-vidd and only now just found out she passed away last year. What a loss to beautiful music! RIP! I'm an Afro-Caribbean man in my mid-60s with a love for an eclectic range of music. I came to Nancy Griffith (Emmy Lou Harris and others) via Linda Ronstadt, through Eagles/Poco/Jackson Browne, etc., that Laurel Canyon sound ("Country-Rock") growing in the early 1970s. By the mid-80's with that sound being represented by only a few, I checked out 80's "New Country" as an option for awhile. Still love country from that era. Still loving JB! Linda, God Bless you!
Just so devastatingly beautiful, you can see the heartbreak in her eyes as she looks towards the heavens.You don't have to guess as to what she was thinking about at that moment it is all in her beautiful eyes that are tearing up.God I miss both of them so much.R.I.P. Townes and Nanci
Oh my God. I just found out that Nancy died how could I not have known? She is as well as Emmylou Harris my favorite singer of all time. We're artist broken and all I can do now is cry for the next few days. Such a personal loss.
Still a great song - i know it for years but still come back to listen - thanks Townes for taking the time to write it and all singers to tell the story
This is just a brilliant version. Both just mesmerise you. James piano work is priceless. NJ looks at heavens with a gut wrenching tears. The last verse is absolutely fantastic. Cannot describe this version enough.
First encounter was "From a Distance" on Austin City Limits many years ago. Loved her beautiful voice and music ever since. Never afraid to use her voice and music for ideals she believed in. I'm very sad today. Goodbye Nanci
Heads Were A Swingin And Rubber Necking Whilst I was a Driving ! Playing Nancis Music ,,,, Guess That Says It All Rest In Peace Sweet Angel xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Re: who is that guy on piano? James Hooker, Nanci's accompanist/band leader for 20 years. He was also a co-founder of the Amazing Rhythm Aces and played with a few others you might know - Jimi Hendrix, John Hiatt, Stevie Winwood, Paul Butterfield and the Flying Burrito Brothers.
very awesome townes tribute. peter is great...ain't gonna sing no lonesome tune. steve is great...guy-man what a great show that is. i haven't even seen the whole thing yet...james and nanci duet-very nice.
it brings tears to my eyes every time she left bitter is what they say but loved by many for sure ............... this is a tribute to Townes Van Zandt if I remember correctly, but each and everyone that performed that night Is a Giant in their own right
