Go Rest High on That Mountain
Bill & Gloria Gaither & Their Homecoming Friends, Becky Isaacs Bowman, Sonya Isaacs, Bill & Gloria Gaither, Vince Gill
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I know your life On earth was troubled And only you could know the pain. You weren't afraid to face the devil, You were no stranger to the rain. Go rest high on that mountain Son,your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin' Love for the Father and the Son. Oh,how we cried the day you left us We gathered round your grave to grieve. I wish I could see the angels faces When they hear your sweet voice sing. Go rest high on that mountain Son,your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin' Love for the Father and the Son.
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Written by: Vincent Grant Gill
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Go Rest High on That Mountain" is a song by American country music artist Vince Gill. The song was released in August 1995 as the sixth single from his album "When Love Finds You."
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Song CompositionVince Gill started writing this song after the death of country singer Keith Whitley in 1989, but he could not complete it. It was only after Gill's brother Bob died of a heart attack in 1993 that he was able to finish the song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted at No.14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, showcasing its popularity among country music fans.
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AchievementsIt won the CMA Song of the Year award in 1996 and also Grammy Awards for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song in 1997.
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Song MeaningThe song is known for its heartfelt lyrics, reflecting the grief of the singer for the loss of his brother and a fellow artist. It has also been widely interpreted as a message of comfort and solace in times of loss.
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InfluenceThe song has been covered by multiple artists, reflecting its lasting impact on the music industry. Some of these include Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson and the country-gospel band Gaither Vocal Band.
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Use in Popular CultureIt has been used in various situations to express sentiments of mourning and remembrance, including several instances at memorials and funerals for public figures.
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Music VideoA music video was aired on CMT in 1995, which was directed by John Lloyd Miller, further increasing the song's visibility and popularity.
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ReactionThe song is largely considered to be one of Vince Gill’s signature songs and is highly appreciated for the depth and sincerity of its message.
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CollaborationPatty Loveless and Ricky Skaggs provided background vocals on this song, giving it a rich harmonic texture that complements its soulful lyrics very well.
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