The Oldtime Stringband - Our Town (Iris Dement)

Recorded in Tulare CA USA on July 16 2014.

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[hlawrencepowell]

Great, Great version. Iris would approve.

[oldpete]

Gives me the shivers...most my age at 73 has probably experienced this happening.

[DearArianaMusic]

When I first watched this video I thought "hmm, those trees look familar" but figured it was just a coincidence. Then I looked at the description and realized it was where I grew up in the Central Valley. THEN I realized "Hey! I've been to a party in that barn before!" Small world. Great video!

[ianh]

After listening to this performance I could happily sit in a barn listening to The Oldtime Stringband all night. Lovely stuff. 😊

[lawtonbrewer]

A beautiful rendition of an Iris Dement song. So peaceful and sad.

[billbye]

Thanks for the pics of Tulare Calif. life in the old San Joaquin. Was a wonderful time in the 60's.

[georgewashington]

Great cover, beautiful voice. Cheers from dairy farm country in northern NY on the Canadian border🍻🦅

[doublespy]

Beautifully done - it brought tears. Iris would be proud.

[stewartt.]

Love this version, thanks. I always listen to the very end just to hear the cows !!

[boblou]

I have always loved this poignant song from the very first first time I ever heard Iris singing it. I also enjoy playing it on my guitar. Your beautiful, heartfelt rendition does the song complete and consummate justice. Thank you.

[ronsingel]

Oh my gosh. I have been on the road from Maine to Alaska working for nonprofits for the last twenty years. Yes, the work was needed. but i miss...'the base'. very nice song and very well done....thank you so much.

[whozis]

I love this song. It makes me so sad, but I still am drawn to it. It is so beautifully done! Thank you so much for sharing it.

[brianknutson]

Gold Stars and Happy Faces...Excellent song. Thank you.

[johnturner]

I love Iris Dement and you do justice (easy) to her🌻

[johnirwin]

I love her voice and I love this song. It echoes the disappearing way of life I have seen in my 88 years.

[pewilsh]

Great version, I really enjoyed watching and listening..greeting from Germany!

[crazytribefan]

This song was playing in the final scene at the closing of Northern Exposure.. great song.

[edwardborries]

Oh gosh, where have I been all of your life Miss Iris. I have been listening to music for 55 of my 60 years and heard that voice style maybe once as a child. But Elvis and Big O captured me then doo wop, Beatles, and rock and roll even Pink Floyd, Cooper and on. Never satisfied and not sure why. until Now. I missed my roots. My Southern porch gatherings. Through that Beautiful Voice I have closed my eyes and visited Mama. I have been home

[mcneillmama]

Gosh that girl can play a guitar and sing fantastic! Love to see women playing the guitar and giving the men a run for their money. I've been playing guitar since I was about 12 years old and I"m getting ready to turn 57 in April

[ronwisman]

That's good stuff,   thanks for sharing wonderful  music the way it's meant to be