Introducing the Latest from Amish Country Music Couple: Ben & Rose
Ben & Rose, a beloved Amish musical duo from Lancaster County, have returned with a brand-new song, their first since the release of “Would You Like To Buy Some Flowers” last month. Their newest track, titled “If Teardrops Were Pennies”, is accompanied by an engaging video that you can watch at the end of this post.
This song shares similarities with their earlier rendition of “Circle of Love”, which was originally recorded by Dolly Parton. Interestingly, “If Teardrops Were Pennies” was penned by the renowned songwriting duo Carl and Pearl Butler. According to the video’s description, the song has historical roots dating back to 1951 when Carl Smith first made it a country hit, and later Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton revived it in 1971.
The accompanying video features Ben & Rose performing outdoors at Ragamuffin Hall, the recording studio nestled within a historic church building dating back to 1871. The shoot took place on a breezy day, which is evident from the overcast skies and the couple’s restrained expressions. Despite the weather, the drone shots beautifully showcase the picturesque Central Pennsylvania landscape, adding a scenic charm to the visual experience.
Musically, the song is concise yet incredibly catchy. However, the visuals evoke a somber mood, with subdued expressions from both Ben and Rose, reflecting the heartfelt theme of heartache conveyed through the music. The visual tone aligns with the song’s poignant message, which is captured vividly in the lyrics:
- “An acre of diamonds I’d offer to you, a solid gold mansion, an airplane or two, this whole world would be yours to have and to hold, if teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold.”
- “The tears that have fallen won’t buy you a thing, the heartaches you’ve caused won’t pay for a ring, the love I wanted would not have grown cold, if teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold.”
- “If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold, I’d have all the riches my pockets would hold, I’d be so wealthy with treasures untold, if teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold.”
However, the song also reminds us that “teardrops aren’t pennies, and heartaches aren’t gold”, emphasizing the emotional depth behind the lyrics.
Ben & Rose are not just performers but also part of a close-knit community. They hail from Lancaster County and have been making music with the assistance of singer-songwriter Conrad Fisher, who owns Ragamuffin Hall. An interesting anecdote from a previous post includes a comment from a listener named Lisa, who shared her familiarity with the duo:
- “I know this couple. They are from Lancaster County. Rose performed at the Corner Coffee Shop in downtown Intercourse, right across from Kitchen Kettle, about a year ago. She played there on a weekend night for a couple of hours alongside her sister. At that time, they were performing as a duet.”
Their debut song, “Slowly But Surely”, quickly gained popularity, amassing over 1.2 million views on YouTube at the time of this writing. Fans are encouraged to enjoy and share their latest release, “If Teardrops Were Pennies”, which you can listen to through the provided link below.