Check out this classic bluegrass performance of the song ‘The Little Mountain Church.’
“There's a little mountain church in my thoughts of yesterday, where friends and family
Gathered for the Lord, there an old fashioned preacher, taught the straight and narrow way
For what reforms the congregation could afford, dressed in all our sunday-best, we sat on pews
Of solid oak, and I remember how our voices filled the air, how mama sounded like an angel”
What a wonderful performance of this classic song! The group is called Simple Bluegrass Band, and here is a list of who was playing each instrument: Ron Stewart on the banjo, Stuart Duncan on the fiddle, Adam Staffey on the mandolin, Bryan Sutton on the acoustic guitar, Barry Bales on the upright bass, and Paul Brewster singing tenor.
The song ‘The Little Mountain Church’ was written by bluegrass legend Carl Story, who also recorded it as a gospel hymn. The song has since been covered by many bluegrass and country musicians, including The Stanley Brothers, Jimmy Martin, and Ricky Skaggs.
‘The Little Mountain Church’ is a song that exudes warmth, comfort, and a sense of homecoming. It also highlights the beauty of faith. In the first verse, the lyrics talk about a small church nestled in the mountains that is a beacon of hope for those seeking spiritual salvation. And the second verse explores the transformative power of faith and how it has changed the singer’s life.
Many people online who listened to this version of ‘The Little Mountain Church’ were blown away and shared their thoughts.
“Holy cow, the voices are amazing! Mr. Lead singer, you are incredible! Love the song!” comments one person on YouTube after watching the video.
“Great song, great picking, great voices, great fiddling, great message as well…what else can we say? It doesn't get any better,” writes another person online.
What a great classic bluegrass performance of ‘The Little Mountain Church’ that we hope you enjoyed watching today!