RIP Maggie Peterson. 1941-2022. She sings this song so hauntingly beautiful that simple words can't describe it. She was as beautiful as she was talented. Maggie, you will be missed.

Thanks for featuring this iconic version of our song. Consistently one of our most requested when we perform live!

For those who actually understand the meaning of the song, they should have at least one tear in their eye. Especially those of us who have seen many years. Funny how you really don't or maybe can't appreciate life until it's almost over.

Dear Lads, hello. I am 99 yrs old. I watched the Andy Griffin Show, never missed a show. I remember when this episode came on. My husband and myself thought this was just beautiful and we would have loved to buy it . But we didn't know where yo buy it. It was just so haunting but yet timeless. My time here will be up soon, but I got to watch some of the best TV in history. The crap they have on TV and the movies today is just filth. I am honored to have seen the most wonderful shows and movies during the 1940s, 50s and some of the 1960's. And Don Knotts was my favorite of all time. I remember standing in line at the cinema to see The Ghost and Mr. Chicken when it was new released. We couldn't stop laughing. You don't find good clean entertainment anymore, today it's just FIFTH. Thank you Lads for putting this on here. God Bless. 👵 PS we loved Maggie and her father and you Boys. ❤️ and Ernest T. Bass🤣👵

I love the moment when Andy stops playing and that expression of wonder and appreciation comes into his eyes... Something tells me that wasn't planned. It was too genuine.

I love the way Andy just stops and listens at 1:23.

Makes me cry too now with the passing of 7 decades now all the family gone I guess my time to wander is past too. Sure was fast don't blink young folks thats all

My wife loved when The Darling sang on the show. She passed this year after our 31 years together. No day is ever the same again. I miss my little soulmate. She would love this. She probably saw this ep.

This is the greatest tune done on the show.

"There is a time when leaves are falling, the woods are gray the paths are old". I was a young chap back in the 60's when I first heard that. Today, I am 57, those words mean one Hell of a lot more now.

I'm a classical pianist, and know technique. I think a lot of people do not appreciate the technique required for instrumental Bluegrass. This is a great song, and the vocal harmony gives me chills. I love it!

This is the stuff America needs to get back to. Quality just pure quality.

Watched this episode a million times with my Dad. I still get goosebumps when Andy slowly stops playing and is just enthralled with the moment.

In this angry, pissed off world we live in today, sometimes you just have to go off to yourself and listen to songs like this. If it brings a tear to your eyes, then you know you still have feelings and compassion. Songs like this keeps your heart from turning to stone.

RIP Maggie Peterson. Everyone loved your character Charlene Darling and also fell in love with you too. You will be missed by all.

Andy loves this song so much he plays small sections of it in later episodes on his guitar. You can hear it from time to time in other episodes. Fun fact

There is something about her voice and the innocence in her look that captures that era. Having seen these shows on first run and in comparison to tv today the contrast is unbelievable. I lived in homes that looked like that here in the south and was exposed to music like that in the Appalachians. I listen to everything from classical to metal but thoroughly love the honesty and purity of bluegrass and mountain music. Truly one of the greatest songs of the genre. I think for just a moment there Andy was thinking" and here I have been dodging her all this time. ". These images are now in dusty memories, the sounds fading in our ears. But here on YT we are still able to access them for now..

I agree with Andy, "I believe that's the prettiest thing I've ever heard." Always loved this band, especially when she sang with them. Thanks for posting it!

The Darlings weren't on this great show often but when they were they sure did make an impact!! This is my favorite rendition of this beautiful song!!!

Best song the Dillards ever recorded and Maggie nails it perfectly. No other singer sings this better than Maggie does

Had the good fortune to meet Denver Pyle in 1979. I was tending bar. He was there with some friends and drank Dewar's and water. Tipped me $10 for one round! I asked him if he still played the jug and he said it had been quite awhile. He remarked on how the Andy Griffith show had held up over the years. Very nice man.

Charlene's delivery is perfect. She leans into the tempo just so. I love it.

One of the greatest musical moments in television history.

She had a great voice, and was a great actress! RIP Charlene Darling. I will continue to rewatch this show for many years. 🙂

Charlene is so gorgeous and her voice is stunningly beautiful. This performance is just perfect, I wish there were more like it

There 'was' a time when Maggie was only 23 (1964), when performing this outstanding ballad! I never heard a better song on TAGS than "There Is A Time." Rest In Peace, dear lady. You made each of those 6 episodes, far brighter, funnier, and exciting to watch from your presence and attitude. I remember one episode where you whistled with your fingers in your mouth, just like a man! Your songs had a message to them, no more than in "There Is A Time" ("The Darling Baby" episode, aired on Dec. 7, 1964). She lost her husband Gus Mancuso last Dec. (2021), him 88, after 43 years (1968). Very common for the surviving spouse to follow within 2 years, and in this sad case, only 5 months. Margaret Ann Peterson Mancuso, 81 (Jan. 10, 1941 Greeley, CO - May 15, 2022).

She really did have a really beautiful voice Rest in peace Maggie Peterson

The cresendo/day cresendo in this performance reveals how talented they really were. Flawlessly executed!

This song is a mystical mountain masterpiece! Charlene brings it down to earth and takes it home. I'll never tire of it.

I’m 16 years old and even with all the technology and shows and music around at this current time the Andy Griffith show is one of a kind and hands down one of the best shows out there to this day and people just don’t make music like this anymore it makes me wish I grew up in the 60’s where I could see just what it was like in such an amazing and Unique time in history

Beautiful and profound, something lacking in a lot of modern music. Andy Griffith brought blue grass to the masses and we are better for it.

I just listened to that 10 times. Maggie Peterson is enchanting.

Now I believe that's the purdiest thang I ever heard.

I love Maggie Peterson’s movements, dances, and facial expressions when she sings.

🎵 There is a time.. for love and laughter.. the days will pass..like summer storms.. the Winter wind will follow after but there is love.. and love is warm.. there is a time for us to wander.. when time is Young and so are we.. the woods are greener over yonder.. the path is new the world is free.. there is a time when leaves are falling.. the woods are gray..the paths are old.. the snow will come when geese are calling.. we need a fire against the cold. 🎵

Those boys can really pluck Those instruments. Very talented. Charlene has a sweet voice. Sweet song too.

reading some of the comments about this song kinda gives me a feeling that they're are still some good, decent folk out there. In my humble opinion, everything you need to make a success in life is in The Andy Griffith Show.

Andy Griffith was one of those shows that educated. wish the world was still like this full of upstanding men and women.

Rest in peace Maggie. May GOD always bless your memory. Keep singing!

One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written by two of the greatest bluegrass performers of all time. "The woods are greener over yonder the path is new the world is free"

I absolutely love this song. Maggie Peterson and the Dillard's were amazing together.

Wow. Hearing her sing that song brought tears to my eyes. Thats was absolutely Beautiful. BRAVOOOOO

One of my fondest memories is sitting in the living room and watching this with my grandmother when she was still kicking. It’s the small, peaceful moments you cherish, you know?

This is absolutely beautiful, the best sung version of all. Her voice and the boys are awesome

I love how Andy stops playing and just listens.

folk music and blue grass is so under rated, its very honest to the core and this is the attraction, i would much rather be around real country people than fake big city money spinners who only worship greed

I have three grown children, my role model in raising them, was Andy Taylor. This song is awesome by the way. No show from that era has aged as well as this one. So relevant.

I'm going to play this for my mom it's one of her favorites she doesn't have much time left ❤

what a great untainted song. I wish for times like that again.

I like this song so much, and Maggie sings it best. It is sad, but it's the way life is . We are young, and if we live long enough, we grow old. I still watch the Andy Griffith Show, as it has never gone off the air. I'll be able to visit Mayberry as long as I live. With life what it is, I need Mayberry each evening. October 25, 2017

The Andy Griffith show is still hugely popular. I've seen every episode dozens of times & never tire of it. It was a different & much better world back then.

I thank God every morning for allowing me to be raised in Surry County near Mt. Airy in the town of Dobson. It was so much like this when I was growing....Andy Griffith captured that area perfectly.

I binge watch Andy Griffith on netflix and remember when tv was worth watching.

Yes indeed Andy it is the prettiest thing we've all ever heard After 53 years later still nothing compares to this God bless the Darlings

I've had this song on my mind for 27 years, and I want it on my mind for the rest of my life.

Every time I'm down and thinking things have just gone plain loco I return to this show. Did we actually have shows like this once, about people, with real people? Where did it go.

Beautiful performance by all the group. The Darlngs (Dillards) were so very talented. Andy blended so wonderfully with them. This is my very favorite song by them together, although I loved every single time they sang together.

Always loved when the Darlings came to town. Brisco gets all teary eyed and has to wipe away the tears and sits there looking down at the floor with his shoulders slumped . Then,the most touching moment of the scene is when Charlene looks at her daddy and comforts him by putting her hand on his shoulder at 1:45 . Now,that's just about the prettiest thing I have ever seen. That young lady loves her papa. Maggie Peterson , cute as a button , wonderful singing voice and a very fine actress.

RIP Mrs. Maggie! At this point I've been hearing this all my soon to be 59 yrs. on this earth! It's a favorite and reminds me of the bluegrass I grew up with around my dad.

This Alabama woman has loved this song since I first heard it when I was a kid and my granny was playing an "Andy Griffith"rerun. During this period of corona virus turmoil, this song is a joyful reminder. I am an American professor who's temporarily in Kurdistan, Iraq, and this song brings me joy always!

That TV show has always been my favorite TV show ever. I used to watch it whenever it was on. Nothing on TV these days is as good as the Andy Griffith show.

There is a time for love and laughter The days will pass like summer storms The winter wind will follow after But there is love and love is warm There is a time for us to wander When time is young and so are we The woods are greener over yonder The path is new the world is free There is a time when leaves are fallin' The woods are gray the paths are old The snow will come when geese are callin' We need a fire against the cold So do your roaming in the springtime And you'll find your love in the summer sun The frost will come and bring the harvest And you can sleep when day is done

This songs lyrics are so simple yet so very deep. Its very somber yet comforting.

This just came on tv while I was sitting with my Parents at Christmas... I kinda had to step out quick... had tears rolling down my face, didnt want them to mistakenly worry. The best songs always do that. This is wonderful.

“....That makes you cry Paw”. - “..well, I’ll fight it!” And it should. Wow.

Good old tunes. Wish things were still like this...whole world's gone to crap

I was raised on Bluegrass, and hearing this song 15 years after I first heard it is mind blowing. What a song.

Ive played this video atleast 50 times and I only found it a week ago! They are true musicians but my heart sings when I hear that mandolin! Great job guys. Thank you. 🌞👍

my absolute favorite song ever. Maggie hits it perfectly. I told my family I want this played at my funeral and has to be sung by maggie

Nobody, but nobody sings, "There Is A Time" like Maggie Peterson did, with the Dillards backing her up. This is one of my all-time fave AG episodes and, yes, it brings a tear to one's eye every time and I get serious goosebumps listening to "Charlene Darling" singing it❤

This reminds me of my Wife and walks we would take through the woods. She died from a heart attack 20 years ago and this song makes cry.

I met Maggie Peterson at Mayberry Days a few years ago, she was a kind and delightful lady. RIP

This made the hair on my arms stand up... It is absolutely beautiful.

As a child I watched this show with my father every night before bed, and this song seemed so sad for me, and it made me tear up when I heard it....I didn't hear this for years but found myself humming this tune a few weeks ago, and searched for it, finally finding it here. My father and I loved this song.....he's been buried for five years now...and whenever I hear it...I still tear up.

The show had a way of catching these touching moments. That's one of the things that made it so great. I just listened to this 6x and may listen a few more. Such a haunting, beautiful song. The show had a little something extra when the Darling's performed.

Still get tears and goosebumps every time I listen to this.

I too feel like, how did I never notice this beautiful song with all the times I've seen Andy. Love the way Andy stops playing just to admire Charlene's singing and her beauty. Could there be a more likeable man than Andy Taylor.

I got something in my eye, I see what Mr.Darling was talking about. Love the Darlings and Ernest T. Bass.

The wonderful years before America lost her values. Lord please take us back.

Charlene was originally cast to be Andy's love interest, but things changed and here we are! Definitely the best tune on the show!

Maggie Peterson was a cutie. The song was written by Rodney Dillard (guitar) and Mitch Jayne (bass).

Here's a little Dillards (Darlings) trivia. That's Mitch Jayne (with the pipe) on the double bass, Doug Dillard on banjo, Dean Webb on mandolin and Rodney Dillard on guitar. And when Andy stops playing and just watches...that is beautiful. And the song still brings tears to my eyes!

I love how he picks that banjo with no facial expression whatsoever. Like...' I do this shit everyday'.

I have many fond memories of watching this show nearly every day with my grandpa, he passed when I was 8. I’d give about anything to have that back. I’m 26 now and one thing for certain is that I couldn’t be more grateful for the time we shared together.

I've listened to a dozen or more versions of this song and this one sang by Maggie P. is simply the best!

I watched Andy Griffith as a kid...I started watching it again recently. I didn’t remember all of the music!! 🎶❤️✌🏽

Hands down just all around great song. Still listening to it in 2021 :-)

This episode played on the tv at the senior home I work at. I had to stop and listen to this play and i began to sing along after I figured out the lyrics. The older ladies watching it starting clapping along and cheered after the segment ended. I often forget how great this show was.

The lyrics are just beautiful by themselves! “Darlene’s” singing voice was just made for this song, too! Wonderful!

The lyrics of the song gives true definition to the meaning of Poetry.

I was in the lobby bar of some hotel in Chicago when I heard a house band playing this song. It chilled me and gave me goosebumps. When I asked what the song was, I couldn't believe this was the source. Never know what affect your life will have.

This song knocks me out!! And so does Maggie!!

This is easily my favorite song they did on the show. Just beautiful. It gets me and Mr. Darlin' every time.

It’s so great Griffith introduced all of America to the beauty of The Dillards.

I'm with Andy. This is the prettiest thing I've ever heard 😊❤

I love this tune, I have been singing it as a lullaby for my kids and now my grandson, they all love it!

I love this song...when the Darlings were in Mayberry I loved the show best...oh ...how much this song has changed now that I am in the winter of my life...best show on TV

The Darlings were Awesome!!!...

LORD HAVE MERCY I love this song ❤️❤️ YEAHHH DO IT Y'ALL 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️I love the way yall sing and play!I just wanted you to know that 😊🙏🏾

Had to listen to the lilting voice of Maggie as Charlene. She has been welcomed into the heavens but the stars are shinning a lot brighter today and forever. We will miss you, lovely lady. It was such a pleasure to meet you and all the Darlings at Mayberry Days. Will remember you always....