"Hard Times Come Again No More" Mavis Staples

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15 жыл бұрын

Current economic times are tough and may seem familiar to those who experienced them before. These images are gritty and real. Sometimes history repeats itself, but hopefully the worst is behind us. Although "Hard Times Come Again No More" sounds as if it were written during the Great Depression, it was actually written in 1854 by Stephen C. Foster, America's pioneer songwriter. Mavis Staples, one of the greatest living gospel and R&B singers, recorded the song as part of the CD "Beautiful Dreamer - The Songs of Stephen Foster" a tribute album released on the Emergent Music label in 2004. Included are many of his famous and some lesser known songs recorded with contemporary interpretations and arrangements. I do not own the right to the song, audio, or images contained in this video. The sound recording is administered by SME. No copyright infringement is intended. The purpose of this upload is for viewer enjoyment and education not for monetary gain.

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@gudlisner501 3 жыл бұрын

I’m noticing that people see this song as purely from the Great Depression, it goes deeper than that. Remember that Stephen Foster died in the 1860’s so while it can be adapted and indeed adopted by any generation, it gives it greater depth when you understand the times that it was written in.

@juanitamann

The old timers used to stop to hear this lady sing. This is beautiful.

@msoiseth3419

Could anyone add more soul and feeling to this great classic? Mavis Staples is truly amazing.

@rickymack2611 4 жыл бұрын

This women's voice sends chills down my spine and puts my mind in a very good place. There will never be another Mavis Staples

@jameskohlman301 Жыл бұрын

what an amazing voice Mavis Staples has given to this classic song. Brings tears to my eyes.

@DonMrLenny 3 жыл бұрын

This song is more relevant than ever

@LarryKilburn-ls1ej

Mavis did this song in just one take which makes it all that much more special.

@banksiasong 13 жыл бұрын

Mavis Staples' performance is the benchmark, gold standard, but the credit for this song is to the great Stephen Foster.

@burtbloom4794 2 жыл бұрын

Only Mavis Staples could transform this mid 19th century Stephen Foster song into a gospel masterpiece. The melding of the great music with the archival photographs is brilliant. Unfortunately, there is poignant relevance to the plight of so many here, today.

@viviandarkbloom100 5 жыл бұрын

We all owe our ancestors, regardless of race or religion. All of us have it better, much, much better. I am grateful for that.

@jomariea7364 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, we are in it again. Let us remember our strength, our inherent grace and kindness. Our elders got through their troubles, we will get through this. Let's love and cherish each other while doing the best we can for all.

@mikebreen9980 4 жыл бұрын

incredible and heartfelt song, breaks your heart to see so much pain and heartache in the world. This song should be an anthem to everybody who wants to change our world for the benefit of our planet and it's people, and not to serve this inhuman economic system which makes the rich richer and the poor poorer.

@b1i2l336 6 жыл бұрын

I AM DISSOLVED IN TEARS. One of Foster's greatest songs is here given the most moving performance of it I ever heard.

@mchobbit2951 9 жыл бұрын

Best version of the song I have ever heard.

@DavidHalChester 8 жыл бұрын

It's impossible to describe the emotions that come over me when Mavis Staples sings. I can't do anything but just stop and listen to her magnificent voice.