@Gameplay Today - When I was a kid, I thought that she wrote Boots of Spanish Leather, and since my mom was a huge fan, I grew up knowing every song by heart. When I heard Bob Dylan sing it, I got really pissed & apparently told my mom “this man ruined Nanci’s song!” I was then distraught to learn it was, in fact, his song. It’s ok though, I grew into a deep appreciation for Dylan’s music and love to hear it covered. But no one will ever replace Nanci in my heart. The first lullaby I sang to my nieces the day each of them was born Little Love Affairs - When I wake in the night And find that I'm dreaming You're the first thought in mind Love's a fair weather friend when You're lonely You are my summer state of mind (Chorus:) Does it sing to you nightly? Does it lay down beside you? Does it make you hear songs On the radio? It once was my shadow Grown Weary of travel Till you gave it home When my parents renewed their vows in Ireland on their 25th anniversary, the couple who owned the B&B where we stayed threw a big celebration for them at Kate Kearney’s Cottage in Killarney. Not even knowing about how much we loved Nanci, the band played “From Claire to Here” for them. You very rarely cross paths with another fan of hers in the states, but my favorite thing about Ireland was that it was hard to find someone who wasn’t a fan. 😢

​@@DrAnderson1 the key is that the singer sings the song from the heart with the intent of the song writer in mind. kris Kristofferson wrote the song about a sunday morning coming down. kris wrote it for johnny cash to sing. john did. kris dis and so did the highwaymen john kiris waylon and willie.

Nanci also wrote outbound plane.

Loved her songs...

I started reading the negativity and was just about to echo your comments. Thank you. You are totally correct.

I hate being the one to tell you this but you can quote me on it if the need arises. In general, People are assholes. That's it. What more needs be said? You can't fix it, why dwell on it.

Yes, nauticalguy1. I've never met Nancy Griffith but I'm a devoted follower, so I'll take a leap. The classy artist that she is, I'm confident that nobody loves Kathy's copy of Five & Dime more than Nancy. To think otherwise requires the dimensions of a very small mind. Not that rivalries never happen; half a century ago, Paul Simon waxed snarky on the Mike Douglas TV Show. He was obviously miffed at the fact that S & G's 59th St Bridge Song was a far greater success for Harper's Bizarre than it was for him and Art Garfunkle. Sometimes it happens that way, but Simon wasn't happy about it. No shade on the immortal Paul Simon, but it wasn't his finest day. Just think of Simon's pompousness for what it was-- the exception to the rule.

Such an incredible song. If you love it, sing it and share it :)

I'm totally with you R J Norgard. I play and sing everyones elses songs. Once in a while I entertain someone that way. My dog was giving me a hard time about going to bed, just last night . I grabbed my guitar and played the song I wrote to her, ...she jumped into the air, landing squarely in the middle of the bed. Cat Stevens' very first hit was a song called, " I Love My Dog". Music is of the soul, and almost always about love. It should be shared.

I remember seeing her about 25 years ago. Saw her this Summer in Chillicothe Ohio. Beautiful voice!🎶💕

No one sings it better than .. # Kathy.

Well said...me too !!

I saw her at about the same time. It was at the Luther Burbank Theater of Performing Arts in Santa Rosa, California. Might have been the same show? It was one of the best shows I have ever seen. At one point, she decided to give the band a break. After they left the stage for a few minutes, she pulled up a stool and sat down and sang a song Acapella. I have yet to this day heard anything to compare! She remains my favorite female vocalist and I long for the day to see her again.

Hello Sabrina

Charlie Newman nnnhnn

Kathy graduated from my high school, Nitro High in Nitro WV. Our fathers worked together. Great family, I’m glad Kathy made it as well. 😊

@@lisaknell1809 I've been to Nitro...twice. Shot part of a tv spot there for a bank out of Charleston WV. Weird place for a guy from NYC & Newark NJ.

Charlie Newman that’s cool! Yes, I’m sure it was different than what you’re used to. Nitro is still proud of our Kathy!

I absolutely love that

Very well worded story! Thank you for sharing that!

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@@lewisc215 Lewis thanks for sharing that. A friend of mine and I sat through a bad storm to see Kathy Mattea. I am surprised they did not stop the concert but happy they didn't. Kathy is an awesome singer.

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No one sings it better than you.. #Love you Kathy.

Good luck with your band!

You should have been listening to me DJ'ing at KCAR back in 1988! I played Kathy Mattea music every day! ;-) Glad you found this great by an amazing artist!!!

Hello Miss lantana

Nanci just passed away yesterday. Sorry about that. But Nancy did alot for others

Yeah, she looks healthy to me.

Saw her with Bill C. two years ago and she was amazing - and I respect her guitar playing - and of course THE voice.

NICE

Hello Beyhan

@@fredthomas4342 funny to hear from you at this venue! Hi.

@@beyhancagritrock3189 oh really...smiles.. So how are you doing today, I hope you are having a beautiful day.?

Loveless.

Hello Virgina

They came out at the same time. Saw both of them in concert. Different artists. Can't compare. Frankly I think Kathy is easier to watch and listen too.

I listened to Nanci sing this song on one of her earliest cassettes long before I ever heard of Kathy Mattea. Before her long version came out on the live Anderson Fair album. Nanci wrote it.

Yep, You are absolutely right. I like them both but Kathy is one of MY faves. Nothing to argue over. Nancy is a great writer and story teller. I saw them both in concert the same year.

Nancy was singing, writing and performing in Texas and Boston long before Kathy Matea ever heard of her. Some here don't know the depth and breadth of Nancy. At one time, I had every cassette she ever did. Including one from the late 1970's with There's A Light Beyond these woods Mary Margret. My all time favorite Nancy song is "Michael's Song. If you know that one, you do really go back a ways. When I moved and retired to Florida Iost a lot of my treasures

I remember Mary Margaret and saw her and her wonderful band in concert in Orange County (CA) I may know Michaels' Song....my memory isn't as good as it used to be. We all have our faves. Respect Nancy's talent. I relate to Kathy's personality. Her latest, or maybe not, is an album about Coal Mining. Her family worked in the coal mines...both of them, along with me, seem to be in an era that's over. I never thought hip hop and rapping would last. Argh! Katia P.S. I lost my treasures too. Thank goodness for youtube. Will listen to Michaels' Song.