인생에 회의를 느껴 삶의 의미를 한동안
찾지 못해 방황하던 시절이 있었습니다.
그럴 때 마다 첫사랑 순수했던 그 분이
제게 직접 녹음해서 들려주셨던 곡이
바로 이 곡 이었습니다.
인형의 집 노라였던 저는,
늘 자책하며 살았었고
늘 자괴감에 빠져
영혼을 갉아먹으며 살았었지만,
그럴 때 마다 이 곡을 듣습니다
ㅇㅎ오빠가 직접 녹음해서
제게 생일선물로 자장면을 사주면서
수줍게 건네주던 그 모습을 평생 가억하며
살아가고 있습니다.
눈이좋으니?비가 좋으니?라고 물어보셔서
저는 비가 좋다고 했고
왜 비가 좋냐고 물어보는 ㅇㅎ오빠에게
중학교3년생이었던 저는 이렇게 대답했습니다.
"눈은 내릴 때는 좋지만,내리고 나서는 지저분하잔아요?비는 안그래요..내가 울고 싶을 때
비를 맞고 걸으면 아무도 내가 울고 있는지 모르는 것처럼,비는 내릴 때 그때만 피하면 내리고 나서도
거리가 깨끗해지니까요."
오래된 기억이라서 정확하게는
기억이 안나지만
대충 이렇게 말했던 걸로 기억한다.
ㅇㅎ오빠!
덕분에 좋은 곡을 알게 되어서
가끔 삶의 희망을 잃고 절망의 늪에
빠질 때 어김없이 이 곡을 들으며
지친 제 자신에게 따뜻한 위로를 건네게 됩니다
건강하시고 행복하세요

Sandi K

Back in the mid-80s (my mid-20s), I used this track (with my lazy, almost whispered "lyrics" starting at 0:20 to about 1:00) as the background for my cassette-driven voice mail greeting.

At the time, I was keeping seahorses in a large aquarium and loved them to pieces, (though I've since come to strongly believe that they should not be removed from the ocean), so it's no surprise that my silly self gave them a cameo in my message.

🎶Here I sit
Under the sea
Oooh, it's so nice
And watery

Horses swimming
Finally free
While I sit here writing
Stupid poetry

So please leave a.message
I'll be back some day
And I'll return your call
Right away 🎶
------------------------------------------

Yeah, I was a bored kid. And no, I wasn't on something. 😸

잇진_

이 명곡을 들으며 이런 생각이 떠오른다..
난 지금 무엇에 이렇게 힘들고 지친가....
왜 아무것도 되는것이 없고 때론 이렇게
벅차오르는 감정을 이겨낼수 없는걸까...
모두가 날 떠나고...날 배신해도 난 이자리에
이자리에 우뚝 서있는데...모두가 날 그저
스쳐가는 먼지처럼 쳐낸다... 내가 사랑한
모든이들...그들은 진정...왜 난 내가 진정
사랑하고 믿을수 있는 친구하나 없는건가..
난 이세상 그 무엇보다 날 아껴주고 사랑해
주는 그런 소중한 사람으로 대해주는...
내 모든것을 지켜주는...그런 친구가 있었으면
좋겠다...이용하다가 쓸모없어지면 버리는
것들....갖고 놀지 않는 그런 진짜 친구가
있었으면.. 하는 그런 생각이 떠오릅니다.

All comments from YouTube:

Scarbo Ravel

46w↑22

RIP dear man. You were a wonderful composer and brought such delight into the world. I'm honored to be able to play your music myself and it has given me endless joy and happiness. 💔

B

45w↑1

Oh no 😢💔 This is very sad news. I never got to see him live. His music means so much to me, it’s a family holiday tradition. RIP George

hs 민 kim

46w↑9

피아노를모르던 아주어린시절부터 좋아하던 곡이에요 피아노는 너무어려워 배우다가 포기했지만 이곡은 항상 들을때마다 피아노를 배우고싶게 만드는 동기를부여해주던 유일한 곡입니다 제일좋아하는 피아니스트 이기도하구요 이곡하나로 저의 유년시절 그리고 지금까지 제감성을 행복하게 채워 주신 조지윈스턴 선생님의 명복을 진심으로빕니다

CJ Jenson

46w↑3

I bought this album because I grew up in the mountains covered in aspens.
Thanks George for all of your beautiful music and peace it brought to many.
Now the heavenly orchestra has another soul to brighten the universe.
Thanks.

Stacy Sage

46w↑3

Heart broke a bit when I heard of his passing. George was my first love in instrumental music. My dad and I don’t share much in common, but we do share a love of music and laughter. He introduced me to George Winston and we watched him play barefoot in concert. Fond memory.

Tina Amador

46w↑8

My favorite song in that album, such power in every note. Depending on my mood it evokes feelings of relaxation or sadness. RIP George, may you rest with the angels.

Gargoroth Greyfrost

46w↑1

I love it too, it was our wedding song! I have loved him since I was 17! I am 52 now!

1TrickyBiZkit's Haunted Treehouse

30w

EXACTLY! this song is so ridiculously brilliant, it's heartbreaking most ppl will never understand the amount of Raw emotions that wrote it even if they weren't necessarily intense.
This song is supernatural

Cristian Haro

1y↑9

It's so heartbreaking to listen to this. I miss my dad so much. He used to play this while I take a nap when I was a kid.

Listening to this give me a mix feeling of warmth and unbearable sadness.

Gigi Dayz

4y↑81

You know how it's common knowledge that a piece of music takes you back to a certain time period in your life? it is so hard for me to listen to this gorgeous piece and not just sob from my soul..

CBEST HELPER

3y↑12

I know what you mean. This takes me to a special time in my life.

Donna Bermano

2y↑8

Me too Gigi, exact same feelings. It was 1983...I wish I could live it over again,,,not possible, I have regrets. I too sob from my heart and soul. If only...I could go back.

Jason Jobes

2y↑2

💙✨

Stacy Junker

2y↑2

The happiest days of my marriage...forever bittersweet.

soulthriver-oz

2y↑1

Gigi, here in July 2022, its exactly the same for me. Life was vibrant and fulfilling for me then. The opening track here just pops my grief!

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megbethw1982

2y↑28

This is the album my father plays during Thanksgiving dinner to welcome in the Christmas season... just listening to it reminds me of my mom's homemade cranberry relish, stuffing, and turkey, with all the family gathered around the table...

David G.

2y↑4

Very special.. Keep memories dear to your heart. They will carry and comfort you through the end. God Bless..

Wayne Philbert

4y↑30

My daughter learned to play this song right at the time my father passed away, and I simply cannot listen to it without tears streaming down my face. Every, single, time. Such a beautiful piece of music.

Tyler Brown

2y↑1

Love replicates. I hope you let your daughter know what you know

Brenda Klebau

2y↑2

I have the exact same situation every time I listen to this song it reminds me of my mom who passed about 6 months ago. I listened to it often just to feel close to her and I've just come to accept that tears are part of the process. Our tears are a testament to the love we have for our parents

John Shepley

46w↑1

Enjoy Heaven Mr Winston... thanks for leaving some great music. I listen to this song every Thanksgiving morning.

Damon Hucks

33w

Heartbroken to learn of George Winston's passing earlier this year. This song evokes such emotion. And now, it will always include a hint of sadness. Rest In Peace.😢

Sharon Stangeland

4y↑7

One of the most heart wrenching melodies ,I have ever heard.Beautiful JUST BEAUTIFUL!

Curt Pegram

32w

Dear George, I had not learned of your passing until I came to place to hear my favorite tunes for autumn and the holy days. Thank you, man. First heard you in concert at Knoxville, 1983, when you came out to play in jeans and socks. I became a fan right away.

David Bennett

3y↑5

I've listened to this for years. It's one of my favorite pieces of music.

ohioshirey

4y↑20

This is so hauntingly wounding, making my heart relive what was, could have and should have been; some of the journeys I chose I grieve daily with regret and a broken heart, but the ones that chose me have shattered my scarred soul. So, wearily, I cry, heavily, I sigh, say a prayer, and carry on... c.a.smith (c) 5.17.20

(first time I heard this was on wyso Yellow Springs Ohio the Tie-dye Capitol of the world 🤩) and I was mesmerised. Love your work. 🎶🕊

RodneyLee

3y↑3

Life is sometimes just on the verge of too painful. Especially when a loved one passes on.

ohioshirey

3y↑2

ThomasP Mule thank you, I didn't want to sound hopeless and bleak, there's just something about this song that takes me to that place; sometimes music speaks more powerfully than words. I don't feel Lost most of the time 🙃 I have a deep, Abiding Faith In The God Who holds me together. Not in a sappy, sugary way but very real, gentle, Majestic and humbling one. He always leads me through those shadows of life and brings me to the Other side (not the Far Side 😜), richer, grounded, settled and set with His Strength, learning wisdom and discovering wonder on my journey...wishing you the best & blessings 🕊🎶🌿

ohioshirey

3y↑2

@RodneyLee my 💝 goes out to you & I SO get what you say. I've been incredibly fortunate to have made peace with fam (big probs) before they got their wings. It's a tragic to say goodbye to those we love before we get (or took) the opportunity to simply & sincerely say, "I'm sorry". May the God 🙏🏾 of all peace bring you Comfort and your 💝 rest 🦋

Roman Hoehener

10y↑7

This is so peaceful and beautiful to me. Thank you for posting this master piece of music.

mygalmo

12y↑10

This was the piece that stole my heart and made me fall in love w/all of George Winston's music. Each time I hear it, I get this sense of nostalgia for something lost or in the past, that once was, but will never be. I can never pinpoint it, but am always thrilled to hear his music. :) Thank you s41!

Zach Splawn

46w↑1

This is my favorite song from this Album. Such an amazing talent. R.I.P. George.

Hector Ruiz

5y↑27

I, a Heavy Metal 80's guy got the privilege to see the pianist in 2000 and was just amazed! I still listen to his music in the winter.

t00

11y↑5

It's beyond me what one could dislike about this beautiful piece of music.

RodneyLee

Classical snobs who can't compose or improvise usually have trouble with it, as do people with too much inner pain.

Saena

10y↑42

This song is the first track on a Windham Hill Christmas album that my family always used to play on Thanksgiving Day, right after the Macy's Parade- so it was always the first music of the holiday season for us. Hearing it brings back this enormous rush of nostalgic for my childhood.

ohioshirey

What beautiful memories...

Gavin

I'd listen to this to get to sleep peacefully it has the same effect on me now

megbethw1982

We always listen to this album during Thanksgiving dinner!

Oliver Porras

8y↑157

This song sometimes makes me feel sad, sometimes relaxed, sometimes makes me feel in love. This song is just lovely in all the meaning of the word.

Oliver Porras

8y↑4

But here's when the magic of the music begins. You could feel it like you want it, and hear it the way you want it too. I understand that the notes of the song are sad, but when i'm happy I couldn't feel sad with this song. I don´t know if its just my way to feel it but i like it.

jadegecko

+Robert Lunte I remember thinking this too. Did you listen to the Velveteen Rabbit where it had this music and was read by Meryl Streep? Context there made this song incredibly sad

jadegecko

Interesting!

Gerry Thrash

7y↑3

I went through a bad breakup months before the holidays a few years ago, and I couldn't get through this record without breaking down in tears. So I know what you mean. Something about great music that can really touch a nerve.

姚又榕

7y↑2

The same

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Thelliott

13y↑2

A university friend introduced me to this piece, and from the very first time of listening to it I was hooked. Beautiful is an understatement for just how this sounds.

Gwynn#1

46w↑1

I bought this cassette of December for the man that I was dating and we were falling in love back in 1987 by the time I heard it and it's 2023 and we're still together married now and he is about to enter into an assisted living situation due to failing health, so imagine how I feel when I hear songs from this album, bittersweet.

Carlos Rodriguez

6y↑3

Saw him in concert and heard this tune, a big fan ever since, conjures up many poignant memories that I wouldn't sell for a million dollars.

gaylinne k

7y↑10

This G.Winston collection is a must have! Brilliant! Happy Thanksgiving!

Gauri

Compré el CD de December porque me gustó la fotografía de su portada, y no me equivoqué. Hace años que, de vez en cuando, lo oigo y aún no me he cansado de oírlo.

2ouble

4y↑2

My dad used to play me this to relax when i was a kid. Returns sweet childhood memories

Andryw.galileo

5y↑1

Gracias por compartir... La música es parte de la historia del mundo...... es música que desde el pasado y el presente se proyecta hacia el futuro.. música del pensamiento .. . . saludos desde Medellín Colombia...este tema lo conocí por allá en el año 2000 en una emisora de mi país llamada Allegro ... armonía Universal

RodneyLee

Beautiful, just beautiful. Great composer of our time. We are honored.

Ellen Diane

5y↑3

I love all George Winston music. . . . yes it brings up many emotions- as a good piece will - thank you

heyran eee

5y↑4

My mom really liked this song when she was still alive, if I had any wish it would be to have been able to play this song for her to hear. This song reminds me of her, and wakes me up over and over to be thankful with what you're given with

Shane Brent

3y↑4

I saw George Winston live twice,, he even played the doors. Very gifted Piano player . Thanksgiving is my favourite song by him

Thu Thuy Duong

5y↑4

After half of year, today I am listening this piece again. Since the first time listening this my tears couldn't be stopped. This song was introduced to me by my friend. Now we dont talk anymore.
No calling, texting,...I miss him a lot but the ego stops me explain to him. I asked myself many time what was anything wrong I did
But above all, I think that's what he wants to believe. my heart is dumbfounded! he left after accusations that like the knife that cut into my heart. the disappointment made me not want to explain anything more. I recognised that how fragile his belief in me...

Li

4y↑3

I understand, Thuy Duong. Accept him and your own heart and hurts. Forgiven him for his lack of understanding. He probably had his own hurts as well, then release him. Real love lasts. Keep your heart and mind open. Maybe he will return, or maybe you will cross paths again someday. Choose kindness and love. Everything will work out in the long run. Always believe. Someone once told me, "Follow your heart, and you won't go wrong." I have lived by that most of my life - and definitely since I received it. Loving is giving and receiving. Take a step back and give yourself time to grieve and rest. Love comes when you least expect it. Keep your heart open, and love will come. <3

Gargoroth Greyfrost

46w↑2

Our wedding song. Thank you George. R.I.P

Daniel Edmiston

11y↑3

My favorite George Winston song so simple,so beautiful and reflective it seems that every time I listen to this song I end up going down memory lane.

Preston Woodruff

10y↑8

Favorite Christmas album.. I used to know someone who could play like this. Loved to sit and listen.

MrMrPremise

11y↑2

This is music that goes through your head during a silent snowfall.

마이멜로디

2y↑1

12 11

6y↑43

The FIRST music I hv ever heard since my birth. My mother used to listen to when I was baby. I feel some soft feeling when I listen to this, just like my mom's hug.

B

4y↑2

❤️ Me too! This album is playing in the background of a home video of my first Christmas! Now I am listening to it with a baby in my own belly :’)

Fredrick Berry

Almost too wonderful!

soulthriver-oz

Wow, that's just beautiful!

Carol P

5y↑2

Was introduced to December while spending a summer at Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire in my 20's. It was then and forever will one of my true blessings from the music world. Thanksgiving is my favorite and I play it and think of it often.

던힐

어릴적 우연히 친구집에서 접하게 된 피아노 연주곡
이 곡을 들어온 지 몇십 년이 지났지만
항상 마음속 깊은 곳을 잔잔하게 위로해주는
오랜 친구와도 같은 곡...

Thank you so much George

Francine

Hope you and Dianna and all that you love and gathered with had a wonderful Thanksgiving. This piece of music is Thanksgiving by George Winston...

Dylan Cuellar

11y

You hit the nail on the head. I cry because of that fact. Music like this reminds me of looking back on the innocence of my childhood, and I'm only 16. I miss the days of being 6 though. I can't wait untill I'm 46 looking back thinking 16 was good.

Tall32guy

Dylan Cuellar no. Trust me you don't want to be there. You may think you do but you don't. I know because I myself will soon be 46 and there's a lot about my childhood, and some about my teen years, that I miss. The best advice I can give you is do your best to live in the present, and be conscious of all the memories you're making, because they will sustain you when get older. You will never have these years of your life again

supervegangeek

12y

This is my mom's music she passed down to me. This is sooo beutiful!

M K

눈을 감고 들으면 고요한 설원 한가운데로 잠시 데려가 평화를 맛보게 해주는 마법같은 음악입니다. 오랜만에 들으니 좋네요~

Cristian Guerra

5y↑1

Simplemente maravilloso, la vida continúa, gracias por tanta belleza.

박주란

What a wonderful sing!

윤봉선

박주란 song이요.오타나셨네요

haz know brain

This song & his canon rendition were how I made it thru hi-skewl junk...so much love and gratitude for George Winston....

1818sakura

12y↑1

とても心が安らぐ曲です。すばらしい！

Marla Miller

11y↑3

Adore everything he does

rick goyette

46w

RIP George. We will miss you.

Stephen Shaw

7y↑1

Thank you. This IS my favorite thanksgiving meditation. <3

Sandi K

Master 11

12y↑2

this is a grand masterpiece fit for the Gods!

Vince Font

46w↑1

Rest in peace, George.

Πολύκαρπος Λώλος

7y↑8

Touching beautyful memories from the past!
Thank you very much!

Jerri I Goldstein

4y↑1

Touching,Magnificent all these years..Thank You.

nadu

10y↑7

오래간만에 들으니 너무 좋아요....

흐림

5y↑1

나두

다다닥

4y↑11

국민학교도 들어가기전 집앞 올림픽공원..돌아갈수없는 추억인만큼 모든게 아름답게 회상되던 그때, 공원 스피커에 잔잔히 흘러나와 내 머릿속을 25년동안 뒤적이던 그 음악..어떤 하루는 꼭 찾겠노라 허밍으로 네이버에서 찾았던 그 희열감은 잃어버린 첫사랑을 다시 찾은기분이랄까...나의 수십년 아름다웠던 기억연주가 현재에서는 더 아름다운 연주

GHOST RORY

Dumplings

AFeng's Piano

12y↑1

Thank you George Winston~this music touch my heart=) A wonderful song that consoles me=)

Lena Boska

Cudna nutka😚😚😚😚😚

TGA Martinez

38w

I swear I hate cancer with a passion if I had superpowers it would be fighting cancer off so many people who I’ve loved and appreciate has been killed from cancer rest in peace, George thank you for this wonderful song.

김단아

이 노래 피아노 학원에서 치는데... 노래 완전 짱좋다

Ghostdog

11y↑1

you're lucky. i played this and many other beautiful pieces but nobody cared about me. good to be born in a country where the good music is appreciated. i positively envy you. cheers!

Howard LeBlanc

9y↑1

this song was often used on guiding light as back ground music very beautiful song

박서윤

10y

Deeply touching in my heart

ᄒ뚱이

yes is good song my heart

Jaeger Mann

3y↑2

The nostalgia is strong with this one

DeadQuinn

5y↑5

I can hear my childhood... the story of my life.

좋은좋은노래

30여년도 넘는 초등학생 시절 들었는데 가끔 기분이 뭐할때 듣는 좋은곡이다 그시절이 떠오르는곡

Soundchaser2010

5y↑3

This song soothes my soul

Shane Brent

3y↑4

This could have been the soundtrack to so many movies

Dani Marie

10y↑39

This song is in my top 15 favorite songs ever.

Jay Roder

10y↑2

Top 5 for me. Actually most of the album is in top 10

Gargoroth Greyfrost

9y↑1

Beautiful Realist Same here!!

pascalrouen

8y↑2

Same for me as well. Touches my heart in ways that few other tracks can. The purity and beauty of each note, both the physical striking of each key and the sound projected, are so unique in this recording, and evoke memories of each present moment as they pass.

Some other tracks that have a similar effect on me:
Vince Guaraldi - "The Great Pumpkin Waltz"
The Beach Boys - "All I Wanna Do" (from Sunflower)
The Peasall Sisters - "Logtown"

Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce

Another one for me is Damien Rice's "The Blower's Daughter." Same sort of pure, quiet, sad beauty.

MGstaR17

7y↑24

Probably the most beautiful pano sing ever., :)

Terrible Crayon

7y↑1

Definitely.

Flávia Bastian

14y

haha, I (FLah) play it in the piano :D sooo beautiful! And it's also my favorite album from him.

Richard Gincel

I'm learning it now. Most difficult song I've ever taken on. Wow. I'll feel I accomplished something good and lasting. Won't give up.

Jason Kwon

12y

what a wonderful music~!

田進椿

8y↑3

Once upon a time,I have ever listened to the (new age music)song that's so shake my soul!！…曾經有一首新世紀歌曲是如此地震撼/感動我的靈魂！…

Harry Peters

5y↑1

32 years flew past, like a bolt of lightening, i have never forgotten you lynne f. When i hear george winston ,my heart fills with the joy i felt getting to know and love you. Thank you, for the memories of sherwood hall...

깊은숨

My best favorite piano music.from 31 years ago.

coco chanel

7y↑2

I love the love of my life, I love snow and I love this song.

Aram Elmi

4y↑1

So so beautiful 🎵

Laura Guida

46w↑3

RIP George Winston December 26, 1949 - June 4, 2023.

vittorio riera

8y↑4

Grazie a Salvatore Maiorana che suggerisce, per capire più a fondo il suo ultimo romanzo, "Adagio", di ascoltare questo brano musicale assieme ad altri tratti da Chopin, Mozart, Ravel, Albinoni ... Vittorio Riera

ejflesher

11y↑1

If heaven had a theme song it would be Thanksgiving by George Winston.

D D

8y↑9

When I was a little boy, my mom wanted to listen to 'thanksgiving' that I playing for her. I was very shy for it, so I could hardly play, although I could do that well as a child.now I'm not a boy..over 30years old, feeling regretful for it. And I'm missing everything about that time..

RodneyLee

You played this as a little boy? You must be a great pianist.

박찬영

피아노에서 배운다고 들어보라고 했는데 노래's가 딱좋다

잇진_

김영아

침침_youtube ^^ 자기 자신이 자신에게 그런 친구가 되어주시는게 ^^

Thu Thuy Duong

Still hearing this song until now since the first time it was shared from my friend.
But now we are the past of each other

As One

I was impressed with my performance♡

seong peom Kim

거리에서 크리스마스 캐롤 이 들려올땐 아무 근거도없이 설레기도 햇엇지요

seong peom Kim

7y↑1

작은 칭찬한마디에 세상에서 못이룰것이 없을거같고 어쩌다 스친 고운 눈빛에 온통 마음을 다 빼앗기고

Tesla & humanity

Extraterrestrials love this piece of music 🎼

seong peom Kim

어쩔땐 아무이유없이 밤새도록 고독해지기도하고 어쩔땐 하루온통 즐겁기도하고

David Schneider

13y↑2

I hate to say this, I probably shouldn't, but I got sooooo many girls in college because I could play this song very well on the piano. I was a tad reprehensible in my youth, I turned out o.k., would never cheat on my wonderful wife, but this song does bring back some memories.

JuliansFlightdotcom

4y↑6

i heard george winston rehearse this ... all by himself at holly's cafe in ft. washington pa. ... i didn't have a clue it was him.
i went up to him after and said: "you sound just like george winston" ... he smiled ... i'd never forget that smile.

Andrew Flynn

45w↑1

That is an awesome story. I never got to see him, though over the years, I always planned to when he was around.

JuliansFlightdotcom

45w

@Andrew Flynn ... i was tending bar at that place Andrew ...
... there was a baby grand and a stage.
it's a real small place ... one afternoon i came in and this kind of playing rang in the halls.
i was stunned motionless as you can imagine ...
... like i said, i went to compliment him ...
... no clue, it was the man himself.