Jim Pepper - Witchi Tia To

CHAVEZBASN Says:

Jan 16, 2009 - Thanks for posting. This is the version that I'm most familiar with. Sadly the last before his demise, but as seen on the tube, this as well as the other more recognized earlier versions, the song is still very popular. It reminds me of the beautiful Indians in the Washington park district of Regina Sask.

ndnArt Says:

Jan 16, 2009 - I remember this sound when I was a kid...We, and the rest of the kids that I grew up with in the urban environs, thought it may very well be Indian...We liked it because it sounded Indian...We were teenage Indians in an urban environment...

Nobravado Says:

Jan 31, 2009 - Have not heard this in maybe 15 years, however, I could still sing along and feel as moved as I did the first time I heard it. Not bad for a cold winters night in the UK! Thanks

rufufus Says:

Jan 31, 2009 - great recording!! thanks for the upload!!

888Sebi888 Says:

Feb 1, 2009 - np :) If you want more from him, I got the hole album.

rufufus Says:

Feb 1, 2009 - I had the lp at one time but was forced to sell a lot of my rarer items. Any Pepper on youtube would be much appreciated!

japlill Says:

Feb 3, 2009 - I heard this song 40 years ago...and loved it instantly. I love chanting and if I have a bad day I play this on the way home. Thank you for posting this wonderful rendition.

travwil2461951 Says:

Feb 26, 2009 - I lost this song for years after loving the chant. No one could seem to recall it excately as it wa. Then "Sleepers was playing and I immediately heard the background chant. Found the crdeits but could not find the song. My son was in college and had access to computers which I did not, to do his old man a favor it was a week later that I had six versions he found on the net. Thanks Jim and thanks to my son Brad.

Aiden057 Says:

Mar 22, 2009 - I was remembering this song and worried it might be getting lost, but, it's not. Great posting, thank you. Jim Pepper!

dirtysallysnowball Says:

Mar 28, 2009 - Thanks for posting. I love this song. Does anyone know what Witchi Tai To means? Thank You.

888Sebi888 Says:

Mar 28, 2009 - hmm, firstly it's a "holy" song from the Kaw-indians. It was sang in meetings, when the water was handed around to the others. So the meaning could be: "Water spirit feelin spinnin round my head Makes me feel glad that Im not dead" I hope I could help you =)

ejcviii Says:

Apr 21, 2009 - At 46 years of age, I have heard and still listen to many different genres of music including folk, punk, rock, heavy metal, bluegrass, jazz, gospel and everything in between. I loved it the first time I heard it and it is definitely one of my favorite songs ever. I find the lyrics and the saxophone in this song to be so spiritual and uplifting that mere words cannot explain how I feel when I hear it.

cyrensong Says:

Apr 25, 2009 - I used to have this on 45 single when I was a little girl...My mother is 77 and she still sings this ^_^ thank you so much for posting!!!

hit004541 Says:

Jun 19, 2009 - Does somebody have the lyrics???

ton59joe Says:

Jun 28, 2009 - To me, this was the "Holy Grail"of underground music,as it was called in the early seventies. NEVER did I think I would hear it again. WMMR 93.7 in Philly would play it in the early A.M. when I would be driving around all night,probably on a "high" level of mind" WOW.Still blows me away, and I'm your typical urban white guy. All in all, and I don't use this term loosely, the best song recorded. Thank you so much,888sebi888.

Dudedontbelikeluke Says:

Jul 21, 2009 - Great!!!

888Sebi888 Says:

Aug 8, 2009 - I just find this here. but I couldnt find the begining :D Witchi-Tie-To, Gimee Rah whoa Rah Neeko, Whoa Rah Neeko hey Ney, Hey Ney, No Way witchi-Tie-To, Gimee Rah whoa Rah Neeko, Whoa Rah Neeko hey Ney, Hey Ney, No Way

888Sebi888 Says:

Aug 8, 2009 - water Spirit Feelin' springin' Round My Head makes Me Feel Glad that I'm Not Dead witchi-Tie-Tie, Gimee Rah whoa Rah Neeko, Whoa Rah Neeko hey Ney, Hey Ney, No Way witchi-Tie-Tie, Gimee Rah whoa Rah Neeko, Whoa Rah Neeko hey Ney, Hey Ney, No Way

gammahorton Says:

Aug 13, 2009 - Such a beautiful song! I heard this on NPR close to 20 years ago and never forgot it. I've looked for the CD for a long time, and actually found the Harpers Bizarre version on a 45 single. It makes my heart glad to hear the original again. Thank you!

h2oholic Says:

Aug 26, 2009 - goose bumps

DaddyMedic Says:

Sep 6, 2009 - I never knew Jim in life, I am, however, privileged and honored to know and be friends with his mother. From her I have learned much about Jim and his music, so its almost as if I knew him. She and her son's music also helped me to discover and embrace my own Native American heritage... A journey that is in it's infancy, but that I am enjoying wholeheartedly. Thank you for that, and your music Jim.

Alanbryce Says:

Sep 14, 2009 - sebi, thank you for posting this. I used to listen to this song and drums when I was in prison. The Lakota would sit and sing and this was one of my favorites...none of the extra jazz in it though!

purice06 Says:

Oct 24, 2009 - Unforgotten: Jim Pepper aka Flying Eagle aka Hung-a-Cheeda! I love to see that his magic is still workin'.