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Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch — I'll Fly Away
Album: O Brother Where Art Thou
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Released: 2000
Length: 3:51
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Some bright morning when this life is o'er
I'll fly away
To that home on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away

When the shadows of this life have gone
I'll fly away
Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away

Oh how glad and happy when we meet
I'll fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away

Just a few more weary days and then
I'll fly away
To a land where joy's will never end
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away
I'll fly away
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Alison made me a fan of bluegrass! 
Posted 3 months ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
Two fantastic talents.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 radioparadise9 wrote:

As MJ said: This is it

It's not a rehearsal

BTW please post video of anyone "flying away"

+1 rating for me to infinity, 
                    ok maybe just an 8

Can I volunteer for the video  ?
Posted 2 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:

Life's too short to be this harsh!

As MJ said: This is it

It's not a rehearsal

BTW please post video of anyone "flying away"
Posted 2 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
I'm not religious and I don't care. This song is glorious. (that entire soundtrack was glorious)
Posted 3 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
The credit includes Gillian Welch, but the Wikipedia sidebar defaults to Alison Krauss. Too bad it had to choose between them. I love both.
Posted 3 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
I see from the postings that some are critical, then other take umbrage at the critic over it.  

I say relax.  That's the beauty of music.  There's something for everyone so long as you're not tone deaf.  And even then Tom Waits might appeal?  

Bottom line?  I'm never...well....hardly ever....critical of another persons musical tastes.  You don't like it that's okay....I'm sure there's something out there that'll get your feet to taping.  Something will float your boat.  It's music, there's no reason to get upset.

For now I'll just fly away...

Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 3 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song. I like it by The Dillards too.
Posted 3 years ago by kcatalina    [ Reply ]
 mjbaumann wrote:


Me too, hate for her to get Covid and not recover. She is too cute...and it looks like she enjoys it in the shower


If you mean what I think you mean, that's a really douchey thing to say.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 Btravelen wrote:

"she was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Donald Trump."

Hope she kept her distance... And had it disinfected..



Me too, hate for her to get Covid and not recover. She is too cute...and it looks like she enjoys it in the shower
Posted 3 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by simon.martin83761    [ Reply ]
Damn, we're in a tight spot!
Posted 3 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
"she was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Donald Trump."

Hope she kept her distance... And had it disinfected..
Posted 3 years ago by Btravelen    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
 
  Appalachian bluegrass perhaps
Posted 3 years ago by Greenman    [ Reply ]
 flyboy wrote:
I can't wait to fly away.  Jesus is such a wonderful savior.  Praise God!  If you don't know Him yet, seek Him out today and He won't turn you away.  Then we can all see each other on the other side.
 

When I dialed his number, nobody picked up the phone. I'd say, better heed the classic proverb: "If you need help, look at the end of your arms."
Posted 4 years ago by a_geek    [ Reply ]
O Sisters, Where Art Thou?

9 
Posted 4 years ago by norbertZ    [ Reply ]
 ScottishWillie wrote:

Brilliant film, brilliant song.

American exports most of its musical styles but unfortunately we don't get much Blue Grass (I think this qualifies as blue grass doesn’t it?) this side of the Atlantic.



 
no not Bluegrass, if I had to tag it I'd call it Mountain Music also called Hillbilly Music
also sounds like very very early Country Music in the Hank Williams style
Mountain Music's most known artist were The Carter Family
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
very nice song!
Posted 8 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
I think I love every song on this disc. 

 
Me too. And the movie itself is one of my favorites.
Posted 8 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:


WE THOUGHT...YOU WAS...A TOAD!

 
Them si-reens... they did this to Pete. They loved 'im up, an' turned him into a... a HORNY TOAD!
Posted 8 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]

Brilliant film, brilliant song.

American exports most of its musical styles but unfortunately we don't get much Blue Grass (I think this qualifies as blue grass doesn’t it?) this side of the Atlantic.


Posted 8 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
this was my Grandmothers favorite song in church, she always requested it
sounded good with the accoustic guitar, piano and tambourine
 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 ThirdRail_33 wrote:
An absolutely lovely version of a classic hymn. Can I get an "Amen?"

 
Amen
Posted 8 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
 reindeer wrote:

There is no other side.
There is only this life, and you're wasting it worshiping Sarah Palin, the failure.

 
Life's too short to be this harsh!
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 bronorb wrote:
One of my favorite movies mostly for the perfect blend of mood and music.
Probably one of the best soundtracks ever.

 
yup   : )
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 ThirdRail_33 wrote:
An absolutely lovely version of a classic hymn. Can I get an "Amen?"

 
Amen!
Posted 9 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
I can't seem to get enough of those "southern" harmonies. Maybe the best soundtrack to come along in years.
Posted 9 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
An absolutely lovely version of a classic hymn. Can I get an "Amen?"
Posted 9 years ago by ThirdRail_33    [ Reply ]
 haresfur wrote:

Bill has the inalienable right to challenge you and even piss you off.  Part of what makes this station great. 

 
Seconded!
Posted 9 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
Bill thanks for playing this ...lift your hands and dance!
Posted 9 years ago by kh808    [ Reply ]
Sigh. So many memories! For those who don't know... This is traditionally sung at funerals esp in parts of Tennessee. Buried many family members singing "I'll Fly Away" ... 
Posted 9 years ago by teadye    [ Reply ]
 the_jake wrote:


Do you mean Sirens?  

 

WE THOUGHT...YOU WAS...A TOAD!
Posted 9 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite movies mostly for the perfect blend of mood and music.
Probably one of the best soundtracks ever.
Posted 10 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
I find it impossible not to sing along with this. Wish I wasn't at work so I could really belt it out!
 
Go ahead. You'll feel better.
Posted 10 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
I find it impossible not to sing along with this. Wish I wasn't at work so I could really belt it out!
Posted 10 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
{#Wave}......... Outstanding song  9
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
This song is soooo good for the ears...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
oh my can't get any better than these two for this song, i have heard many versions but this one is tops
Posted 10 years ago by Lauriea    [ Reply ]
Wonderful version - but I still prefer my Dad and Uncle Phil's.
Posted 10 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
This one always reminds me of my early days listening to RP. I had just seen the movie, and this one was on a fairly regular rotation. I was blown away by the musical selection here, and became a regular listener. It's been a great 14 or so years.
Posted 10 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
No offense to Allison Krauss and Buegrass music but there is too much of this style played on RP

 
Bill has the inalienable right to challenge you and even piss you off.  Part of what makes this station great. 
Posted 10 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
 hallogallo wrote:

Two angels singing.

 
 

Do you mean Sirens?  


Posted 10 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Very nice music!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 hallogallo wrote:

Two angels singing.

 

 
RELIGON IS BUNK BUT GREAT MUSIC IS GREAT MUSIC.{#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 flyboy wrote:
I can't wait to fly away.  Jesus is such a wonderful savior.  Praise God!  If you don't know Him yet, seek Him out today and He won't turn you away.  Then we can all see each other on the other side.

 
There is no other side.
There is only this life, and you're wasting it worshiping Sarah Palin, the failure.
Posted 11 years ago by reindeer    [ Reply ]
Sorry, but I was punished with religious music like this as a child, and I can't stand it.
Please, for pity sake, I can't take the hymns.  It's too much.
Posted 11 years ago by reindeer    [ Reply ]

Two angels singing.

 
Posted 11 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
This just hit me when this song came on, so maybe I am way off-base here, but here goes:  I think that much of the CURRENT popularity of roots style rock (Avetts, Mumford... ) can be traced back to this movie.  Think it over and get back to me.
 
Not sure that's the main reason, but I agree that the movie created renewed interest.  I'd like to think some of the resurgence is due to the 'purity' of this style: no loud amplifiers, no synthesizers or effects, clear vocals, and simple lyrics.

Southern rednecks of a certain age (like me) grew up with this type of music.  It was a mixture of bluegrass, country, and gospel that relied on four-part and five-part vocal harmonies.  Will always remind me of warm, sunny Sunday mornings.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Pleasant, unassuming and sweet. Very nice indeed.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I think I love every song on this disc. 
Posted 11 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
This just hit me when this song came on, so maybe I am way off-base here, but here goes:  I think that much of the CURRENT popularity of roots style rock (Avetts, Mumford... ) can be traced back to this movie.  Think it over and get back to me.
Posted 11 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
I can't wait to fly away.  Jesus is such a wonderful savior.  Praise God!  If you don't know Him yet, seek Him out today and He won't turn you away.  Then we can all see each other on the other side.
Posted 11 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
No offense to Allison Krauss and Buegrass music but there is too much of this style played on RP

 

Must be why I keep coming back to listen.
Posted 11 years ago by amatura3    [ Reply ]
This is my favorite version of this song, and my favorite song on this outstanding soundtrack.
Posted 11 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
No offense to Allison Krauss and Buegrass music but there is too much of this style played on RP
Posted 11 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Sweet music ...feel like a butterfly. 
Posted 12 years ago by QuestionMark    [ Reply ]
I love the small "perfect moments" that happen every now and then...the match of mood, music, company and surroundings.  This is one of those moments...
Posted 12 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
 MirageRF wrote:
A little bluegrass never hurts....just a little.{#Clap}
 
I'm right there with you.  I grew up in BFE Ohio where this stuff was playing all the time.  For many years I loathed this kind of music.  However, after being about 250 miles away for nearly 10 years now, I find that I can actually enjoy old time bluegrass in small doses.  This is one of those doses.  

 teadye wrote:
Love it! Reminds me of many funerals, tho. It's a popular song for that purpose in Appalachia.
  
That's actually where I grew up, in the northern most part of Appalachia.  It was one of those areas where wedding music was provided by someone's car backed up to the door of the church and funeral music by a bunch of hicks singing and playing gee-tar and banjo.  It drove me nuts for years, but now I can look back on it and appreciate it somehow.
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
A little bluegrass never hurts....just a little.{#Clap}
Posted 12 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
What a great album! Now that's old time... {#Guitarist}
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite bluegrass traditionals....sung by two of some of my favorite vocalists! {#Good-vibes}
Posted 13 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Love it! Reminds me of many funerals, tho. It's a popular song for that purpose in Appalachia.
Posted 13 years ago by teadye    [ Reply ]
Heavenly.
Posted 13 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
I love this old song, and this version.
Posted 13 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
I find it impossible to not sing along with this lovely song.
Posted 13 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
I love bluegrass!

You needed to play a bluegrass instrument if you wanted to hang out with the well-known archaeologists in Tidewater Virginia (back when I was an archaeologist).
Posted 13 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Hey, that's just what I was thinking....?
Great harmonies.
Posted 13 years ago by BigIslandBlues    [ Reply ]

I love this.


Posted 13 years ago by 2cats    [ Reply ]
Sublime harmonies.

Posted 13 years ago by kcliss    [ Reply ]

I can't say I recall this tune from the movie, but I like it!


Posted 13 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]