The Byrds - From a distance -

Things are not always what they appear to be! That's part of the message in this song written in 1985 by American songer-songwriter Julie God.

It was first recorded by Nanci Griffith in her 1987 album, Lone Star State of Mind. Bette
Midler did the song in 1990.

The Byrds recorded the song as one of 4 newly recorded studio tracks for their box set, The Byrds released in 1990.

[recratdemopublican]

I bought the byrds box set that came out in 1990, it has this song at the end of cassette four, I still got this box set to this day

[beepersound]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written

[AWildMountainHoney]

 I love the melody and lyrics of this song so much & the Byrds perform it the best

[lovegeorgeever]

One of the sweetest and most beautiful songs that have even been written.
Peace
Love
Brotherhood

[richardcampbell]

The Byrds music, has always contained a spiritual message, this is wonderful song, and so true. thank you . 

[janentinydroesen]

Lovely this sound of the 12 string Rickenbacker Guitar by Roger McGuinn!!

[JM-iwef]

Timeless lyrics. Great video to accompany this song! Love the Byrds and Julie Gold!

[RIDETHESUNSHINE]

“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.” 1 John 4:11-12 NIV

Keep Hope Alive, Will

[corky]

Always considered Nanci Griffith's version to be the defining cover of this song, but this is likewise fabulous!

[erikamiller]

Love this version as sung by Chris Hillman...

[Hylebates]

I loved this video. Images match the words so well... Thank you...

[RIDETHESUNSHINE]

“Brotherhood is the very price and condition of man’s survival.”
Carlos P. Romulo

[RIDETHESUNSHINE]

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”
Mother Teresa
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Peace to all beings. Namaste
Will

[timothyclair]

Love the Nanci version...now there is a Byrds version!

[powwowdoc]

Wow, this is an awesome version of this tune!

[dearmalika]

This song is so wonderful and touching! Great video! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[ArtsKris]

Tu as raison chère Eileen, les choses ne sont pas toujours ce qu'elles semblent être. Merci pour ce message de tolérance et de fraternité, je pense que l'homme au plus profond de lui même est bon. Mon amitié t'accompagne pour cette semaine. Hugs.

[RIDETHESUNSHINE]

"From a distance the world looks blue and green
And the snow-capped mountains white
From a distance the ocean meets the stream
And the eagle takes to flight
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land

It's the voice of hope, it's the voice of peace
It's the voice of every man

From a distance we all have enough
And no one is in need
There are no guns, no bombs, no diseases
No hungry mouths to feed
From a distance we are instruments
Marching in a common band
Playing songs of home, playing songs of peace
They're the songs of every man

God is watching us, God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance

From a distance you look like my friend
Even though we are at war
From a distance I can't comprehend
What all this war is for
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land

It's the hope of hopes, it's the love of loves
It's the heart of every man
It's the hope of hopes
It's the love of loves
It's the song of every man... Julie Gold

[Adamfulgence]

Thanks for watching, Leila! Much love to you!

[RIDETHESUNSHINE]

"The world is round so that friendship may encircle it." Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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Pray for guidance, Work for Peace, Will