My grandmother, Ardis Orpha Hunt, passed away this summer at the age of 97. She was a force of nature her whole life, full of grace and fire. We sang this song with seven of her great-grandchildren at her memorial service. My grandmother endured many dark times in her life, but had a sign in her kitchen that said “remember to laugh.” Written in 1899, “Keep on the Sunnyside” was made popular by the Carter Family. This recording features some of our neighbors—Levon and Amy Helm, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams—friends we’ve been very fortunate to make here in Woodstock.