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still forever my fav video and version of the The Fox. Nobody else's stacks up to this one.

I keep coming back to hear this song over and over again.

The Fox went out on a chilly night He prayed for the moon to give him light For he'd many a mile to go that night Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o He'd many a mile to go that night before he reached the town-o He ran till he came to the farmer's pen The ducks and the geese were kept therein He said "a couple of you are gonna grease my chin, Before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o Said a couple of you are gonna grease my chin, before i leave this town-o He grabbed the great goose by the neck And he threw a duck across his back And he didn't mind the quack quack quack And the legs all dangling down-o, down-o, down-o He didn't mind the quack quack quack And the legs all dangling down The old grey woman jumped out of bed Out of the window she popped her head, Crying John, John, the great goose is gone And the fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o John, John, the great goose is gone and the fox is on the town He ran till he came to his nice warm den And there were the little ones, eight, nine, ten Sayin' Daddy, Daddy, better go back again For it must be a mighty fine town-o, town-o, town-o Daddy, Daddy, go back again for it must be a mighty fine town-o Well, the fox and his wife, without any strife They cut up the goose with a fork and a knife They ne'er had such a supper in their life And the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o They never had such a supper in their life And the little ones chewed on the bones

If I was neighbors to this family I would be sitting on the porch every evening sipping lemonade and waiting for the music to start!

Just noticed Katie's fiddle part at 0:07, a fine touch.

I see Moms in the back straight killin it

Ellen is so cool 😎 and she doesn't try to be cool, she is just a naturally cool person.

Mom said to herself "I'm gonna be the bass player so I can stand over here and watch my children glow."

This was an all around great performance, but Katie crushed it on that fiddle!

There's more talent in that one room than there is in the whole MTV Video Music Awards. Great Sound, Great Vocals, Great Musicians, Great Video, Great Job.

That kid slayed that dobro break! Great job all around.

I thought Nickel Creek had done far and away the best ever version of this but Ger and the Petersens just took the dial to 11.

Mom slammin' that bass …...God made a huge investment in the world when he made her. Thanks Mom and Dad for these beautiful children. Real American music.

At 00:38 when the whole group strikes up, THAT is what pure joy sounds like. Can't get enough of this arrangement, thanks everyone involved!

Apart from the great music I really enjoy the smile of pure joy Ellen has on her face during almost the entire song.

Would've loved being raised in a home like this, so much love and music!!!

Great music by people who love what theydo.

There is a spirit within this family that shines so bright.

Love it 😊 So glad we had time to do this again! You and your family are such a blessing.

What a blessing this family is....

Doesn't happen a lot that I have to sit down after hearing a song. This is just magnificently well done. The dobro player has golden fingers.

You can cut with a knife the love floating in that room, that's how a family is supposed to be. My admiration from Spain. Of course I love their authentic music.(Yes, I know Ger is not their father)

This performance blows my mind!!!

i loved this family

OK, I'm old, and that's got to be taken into consideration in this remark. Mom on the bass is the coolest woman in the room! Quiet, upstage (not at the table) but solidly and elegantly THE beat and at the bottom line of the entire sound! Yeah! Mrs. Peterson.

Matt's guitar playing on this song is incredible!!

Brilliant

WOW , WHAT A FAMILY TOGETHER … IT IS SO WONDERFUL

great musicians! the voice of Ger O'Donnell is very impressive

This just makes me smile, what could be better....

I don’t care what those hacks on America’s got talent say, I would listen to Ellen a million times over before listening to 99.99% of those singers.

Katie is supreme on the fiddle. What a woman! Heck, the whole family and friends are talented. I want to go to Branson and see them.

You know , I would have to say it is impossible to say who out did themselves in this one . Its seems to me they all have fun when Ger comes and joins them these people are Amazing as Artists . I really like how Miss Ellen tried not to laugh when Ger sang Quack Quack Quack lol , her smile is enchanting

This world needs more good music. Great song and people having fun playing it.

No computerized vocals or synthesized bs. Just pure God given talent and hard work. I have so much respect for this family of artists.

This is my family. Including the jokester dad. Much respect from SC

7 talented musicians around a table just killing it.Thank you

Again the beautiful angel with the pink banjo XX WOW !!

a whole family of beautiful smiles, especially Mamma Petersen..

I'm from Brasil and I love you guys!

I just listened to this twelve times in a row!

It's all about arrangment. Knowing when to play/sing, when to leave space, and the ending sings, with the majority of the instruments riffing on the melody. Brilliantly done. This music teacher is using this in my class!

Greetings from Italy. Ciao

One of my favorites!!! Thanks for sharing ❤️ 👍 😊

Listen to this with your eyes closed. You can hear them smiling.

This is amazing

One of the very best

This is SO GOOD. I rarely get tears listening to an upbeat song but this was amazing. Thank you for using your gifts in this way...it's a blessing to the rest of us.

Behind all this talent, is Mum in the background. Respect.

just love mom on the bass,,SMOKIN

AWESOME!!! Also I like the young man's socks under the table! 😊

I produce a weekly syndicated bluegrass radio show, and as a result i listen to a LOT of bluegrass every week. This group is as tight and professional as any I have ever played on my show in 25 years. They all know their stuff and every note is precise and exactly where it should be. It's a delight to listen to the Petersons. They could sing the phone book and it would still make me smile.

I've performed this song for my children and grandchildren and scores of other children over the years. It's grand to see another generation keeping it alive.

Respect from Russia !!! This is Cool , brothers and sisters !!!

I miss listening to live music :( specially music so beautiful as this one

Fantastic ....

I'm from Turkey and I can't help loving this family and their fairy performance.

My total admiration from Lima Perú! They are the Best

Talent is awesome but what blows me away is their genuineness. Just wonderful.

When I was little, I had a children's book based on this song. I was learning to read, and I thought it was odd that the story would say things like town-o, town-o. My mom then explained to me that it was a song, and she sang it for me. She would sing it for me other times too, whenever I'd bring it up. My mom passed away last year, and shortly afterwards I stumbled across this video - the only time I've ever heard this song performed besides my mom. Thank you, Ger, and the Petersens for this beautiful performance! It connects to me on a very personal level!

I listen to all types of music, but every time I come across a bluegrass group that brings it to the top, my foot starts tapp'in, I get a great big smile, and it makes me gently cry with joy. Does anybody else get this? Tell me I'm not crazy.

My mother sang this to me as a child- I haven't heard it again until now. What a simpler time it was and how it brings me joy to hear it again!

That is so ridiculously awesome. Wish I could sit in.

just wonderful

The best band! Voice and instrument.

There's mama plucking the stand up bass! Awesome ma!

This song makes one very happy. It's so feisty!

Amazing

I wish I could be as talented,healthy,good looking and happy as they are.Beautiful souls.

Only ducks, geese and perhaps chickens could dislike this.

An extrordinary amount of talent in one room....

So nice! Best wishes from Coburg, Germany

Wow, simply WOW! I can't describe how much that performance meant to me. I used to hear that song in Nashville with my college roommate who has since passed from pancreatic cancer and it brought back great memories. Only The Petersens and Ger O'Donnell could do it justice. Kudos to all.

This makes me wish I was raised in the Petersen family 😅 The amazing love and pure talent literally threw me off my chair. Lovin’ it, keep’em coming! Hugs&love from Norway🇳🇴

Bravo

Ellen 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Y'all are a National Treasure, no global..., just want everybody to hear your stuff! Thank you! God bless you all even more!

That incredible sound with a bunch of mics on the table! Perfect placement.

Bravo & many, many, many thanks!

please more!!!!!

Absolutely great !!!

Beautiful song lyrics...beautiful harmonies and beautiful playing. Truely a masterpiece. 🌹

Matt's backing voice makes it so warm

Yee-hah BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!! - LOOK at the smiles and JOY at the end. This is why I play guitar everyday.

How can one not like this, impossible. Greatings from Holland

Only one word for this...Perfection!

Simply great!

NOW, I find all these superextrafantastique songs and performances I have been longing for all this time. ❤️⛄🐐🐣😀👍❤️

The family that plays that well together STAYS together!! 😍👍♥️😘

BEAUTIFULLY

Magic - 'aint heard that song played so good ever and not at all for many a year! You folks rock!

I remember when my father was alive, we used to sit around the table and pass the guitar, and the Jim Beam around. I miss him, but I'm glad I found the Petersens. Such talent, right down to the youngest one Julianne.

Sitting here with a smile that comes from deep down. I can't even find the right words to describe how much I enjoyed this so I'll just say thank you all so very much.

If this doesn’t bring a smile to your face then you just don’t understand. Fantastic 👍

Very good performance!

Love that song, love that session. Love the group and Ger O'Donnell.

Absolutely brillant. I love it

This is how country folk play music

Wow! Just...Wow!!! And thanks!