This wonderful song has been covered by many singers and bands, including the group you feature in this post. But I can't find even a trace of acknowledgement from the band, the singer, in your post, or on the YouTube page that the original music and lyrics of "Give Yourself to Love" were actually composed by the late singer-songwriter Kate Wolf. It is one of the greatest songs ever — a gift from a soul too soon gone from this world — and truly deserves continuing and accurate recognition of its real creator. Thanks!
Bruce, I appreciate your bringing this to my attention. Forgive me, but I've never heard of Katie Wolf until now. I'll have to look into her music, as this is certainly a splendid piece, and your testimonial about her work is inspiring. I originally learned of this song via the singer-songwriter Susan Trump. Sometimes the exact origins of a song, especially one covered so often as this, become hazy, as does the lineage of performers who have passed it along. Folks like you bring forward the necessary information, and I'm grateful.
Jun 7, 2023·edited Jun 7, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai
Hi Phyllis,
Thanks so much for your lovely note responding to my words about Kate Wolf, the singer/songwriter who wrote the original words and music to “Give Yourself to Love.” Kate was only 44 years old when she died way too soon in December, 1986. The website www.katewolf.com still preserves and passes on the legacy of her music, and features a biography of her life as well as all of her albums still available for purchase.
If I were to recommend just one album to start with, it would be the double album set, Give Yourself to Love, featuring 19 live recordings Kate chose in 1983 to best represent the songs from her concerts. Besides the title song, “Give Yourself to Love,” my next most favorite song of hers is “Medicine Wheel.”
You are in for such a treat!
Thank you for the inspiration, encouragement and delight you are sharing with The Daily Boost!
Hi Phyllis,
This wonderful song has been covered by many singers and bands, including the group you feature in this post. But I can't find even a trace of acknowledgement from the band, the singer, in your post, or on the YouTube page that the original music and lyrics of "Give Yourself to Love" were actually composed by the late singer-songwriter Kate Wolf. It is one of the greatest songs ever — a gift from a soul too soon gone from this world — and truly deserves continuing and accurate recognition of its real creator. Thanks!
—Bruce Williamson
Bruce, I appreciate your bringing this to my attention. Forgive me, but I've never heard of Katie Wolf until now. I'll have to look into her music, as this is certainly a splendid piece, and your testimonial about her work is inspiring. I originally learned of this song via the singer-songwriter Susan Trump. Sometimes the exact origins of a song, especially one covered so often as this, become hazy, as does the lineage of performers who have passed it along. Folks like you bring forward the necessary information, and I'm grateful.
Hi Phyllis,
Thanks so much for your lovely note responding to my words about Kate Wolf, the singer/songwriter who wrote the original words and music to “Give Yourself to Love.” Kate was only 44 years old when she died way too soon in December, 1986. The website www.katewolf.com still preserves and passes on the legacy of her music, and features a biography of her life as well as all of her albums still available for purchase.
If I were to recommend just one album to start with, it would be the double album set, Give Yourself to Love, featuring 19 live recordings Kate chose in 1983 to best represent the songs from her concerts. Besides the title song, “Give Yourself to Love,” my next most favorite song of hers is “Medicine Wheel.”
You are in for such a treat!
Thank you for the inspiration, encouragement and delight you are sharing with The Daily Boost!
Well, I've already started my dive into Kate Wolf's music, thanks to you! Deep bows for the suggestions!