Gillian Welch - I'll Fly Away

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2008
  • Amazing performance by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings at St Luke's in London.

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  • @harryodell1881
    @harryodell1881 2 месяца назад +9

    60 years old, absolute best version of this song I've ever heard! both artists compliment each very well, playing and singing!

  • @videoettaceo8900
    @videoettaceo8900 2 года назад +31

    My mom requested this song be played at her funeral. I'm following her tradition and it will be played at mine.

  • @genegoodwin8925
    @genegoodwin8925 6 лет назад +75

    Gillian has a special "cry" in her voice. Nobody sings this song better than she does.

    • @beanarator249
      @beanarator249 2 года назад +2

      I agree, but I also really enjoy the kossoy sisters version as well.

    • @pittschapelfarm2844
      @pittschapelfarm2844 Год назад

      I had thought of the word "crystalline" but I think your term is much better. Thank you

    • @deenibeeniable
      @deenibeeniable Год назад

      @@pittschapelfarm2844 I'm going with yodel.

  • @Sebastian-tf5vr
    @Sebastian-tf5vr Год назад +13

    I played this song at the end of my Mom’s funeral. I believe she did fly away and certainly would approve. Great version. Artists are often not appreciated. Thank you for such a wonderful version of an amazing hymn.

  • @donna4today571
    @donna4today571 Год назад +25

    This song is timeless, well done. At seventy when you hear a song like this one, you are reminded of precious moments you were singing it, time travel.

  • @ronstoner1823
    @ronstoner1823 2 месяца назад +3

    She's got the voice of an angel.

  • @Crash64100
    @Crash64100 6 лет назад +21

    It’s good to think ppl like Gillian are keeping this traditional music alive. Love it

  • @Tigrebleau1
    @Tigrebleau1 11 лет назад +6

    When she smiles, the world is right.

  • @DuVey64
    @DuVey64 11 лет назад +11

    My foot's sore from stompin the floor , this kinda music brings back sweet memories growin up in the country and goin to a bona fide old country church with folks who sang like this ...well done Ms Welch

  • @jacobbouser4190
    @jacobbouser4190 7 лет назад +92

    Man I can listen to David Rawlings dissonant leads all day long. God that guy is just sick with talent.

    • @balto20002
      @balto20002 4 года назад +4

      Yeah ... it's just ridiculous!

    • @leighnilsen4090
      @leighnilsen4090 2 года назад +1

      lovely all day long

    • @keithhartman9946
      @keithhartman9946 3 месяца назад

      Couldn't agree more

    • @SherKhan0122
      @SherKhan0122 Месяц назад

      Why you say dissonant leads? Don’t you mean consonant harmonies? 😊

    • @shawsheen
      @shawsheen 27 дней назад

      He is too distracting. I want to hear hee but she likes him so...

  • @johnstucko2740
    @johnstucko2740 6 лет назад +23

    David ‘s playing and her voice.......WOW!! Friggin awesome!!

  • @variousJnames
    @variousJnames 11 месяцев назад +3

    My Mama's song🕊 May 26, 2000

  • @dougdickason
    @dougdickason 3 года назад +22

    Brilliant that David went to double time strumming from his second solo on to the end, making for the closing verse feeling like you were flying away. Just awesome.

  • @davidbergin6184
    @davidbergin6184 5 лет назад +19

    David Rawlings is my favorite acoustic guitar player. I’m reminded of that every time I hear him play.

  • @Eddie_Wynn
    @Eddie_Wynn 2 года назад +9

    Pure music at its finest. I respect these musicians than any other

  • @2HRTS1LOVE
    @2HRTS1LOVE 5 лет назад +8

    This blesses my country Christian heart. So may good memories tied to this song! My daddy's gonna fly away soon, I wanna hear this at his funeral.

  • @girlroomglitz
    @girlroomglitz 11 лет назад +19

    I can still hear my great-grandmother singing this song.

  • @josephcormier7046
    @josephcormier7046 6 лет назад +9

    Absolutely LOVE these two wonderful people. God bless them.

  • @GrillsBare
    @GrillsBare 5 месяцев назад +2

    this duo is like a fine wine ... you know the thing .

  • @maidmothercrone
    @maidmothercrone 10 лет назад +83

    if this doesn't give you chills or choke you up thinking about someone who has "flown away," then you have no soul to worry about! Love this version

    • @troydixon4425
      @troydixon4425 Год назад +1

      Goodclips😂😂

    • @Firstthunder
      @Firstthunder Год назад +1

      Love your name. That’s some powerful medicine sister. This song has always made me bawl. Was me and my grandmas last song.

  • @DracoOmnia
    @DracoOmnia 11 лет назад +15

    I love the creative license the lead guitar took with the song, absolutely great version of the song

  • @tjktjk777
    @tjktjk777 10 лет назад +37

    I love Gillian's voice and the way David jams on this beautiful song.

  • @robertweber567
    @robertweber567 Год назад +2

    Love these folks!

  • @TheJamSessionDL
    @TheJamSessionDL 11 лет назад +13

    Me and my cousins performed this at my grandmothers funereal, it was great.

  • @jodyfinley9122
    @jodyfinley9122 Год назад +5

    Her voice! 😍🥲

  • @larryleroux7573
    @larryleroux7573 7 лет назад +13

    I'm in love with these two , they affirm what it is to be alive

  • @jamessandsmark226
    @jamessandsmark226 3 года назад +13

    It is awesome to see these two hold a room in awe of the talent and virtuosity. Two voices, two guitars (or banjo) and great songs that fill a hall. They command the stage.

    • @Firstthunder
      @Firstthunder Год назад

      Miss my relatives who jammed out.

  • @hapehollidaze
    @hapehollidaze 5 лет назад +5

    If there’s a god in heaven I hope he plays this song for me when I get there....just simply magical!!

  • @caramason56
    @caramason56 Год назад +7

    This is absolutely beautiful 😊❤️🌹🎶🎼

  • @jimmyroberts3027
    @jimmyroberts3027 4 года назад +5

    Brilliant musicians & singers nothing else needs to said. ✌️

  • @billquailes7882
    @billquailes7882 2 года назад +6

    I love it - It does not get better than this.

  • @donsaxon1169
    @donsaxon1169 2 года назад +5

    My absolute favorite version of this song!!!

  • @patryder8923
    @patryder8923 5 лет назад +4

    Last year when these wonderful musicians came to Phoenix, I was delighted and startled. Normally I have to buy plane tickets to hear music this good, and there is no one else at all who makes music like these people.

  • @primitivemusic1875
    @primitivemusic1875 8 лет назад +9

    This is upper class back porch picking if i ever heard any!!!

  • @ChrisCalder17
    @ChrisCalder17 15 лет назад +7

    This song always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for posting.

  • @shivasive
    @shivasive 9 лет назад +30

    That was seriously gorgeous. Can't beat an all-encompassing harmony pulled off that good LIVE and not be amazing. Bravo!

  • @Hands2HealNow
    @Hands2HealNow 8 лет назад +12

    One of the most transformation sounds I have ever heard. She takes me to places most humbly indestructible.

  • @axegas76
    @axegas76 10 лет назад +17

    no stopping for David Rawlings

  • @donarrington4835
    @donarrington4835 Год назад +2

    What a wonderful rendition of this lovely song. Thank you both so much. Ann Arrington/Mississippi

  • @hombre3000
    @hombre3000 13 лет назад +17

    That controlled "voice crack" (for lack of the real term to describe it) is incredible. Gillian does it here and there . . . holy crap. Whenever she says "away" during the chorus, like at 1:18. G.o.r.g.e.o.u.s.

  • @ollesundin3678
    @ollesundin3678 9 лет назад +12

    I really like tis song.....the guitar and the harmonies......its so much fun listenging to David jamming away....and Gillian is just wonderful

  • @Nunyaaaaaaaaaa
    @Nunyaaaaaaaaaa 2 года назад +2

    She does what she loves and she is both beautiful as a person and a musician. It may not be popular but it damn sure is real!

  • @00leneause00
    @00leneause00 11 лет назад +3

    Totally superb

  • @carolbiggs722
    @carolbiggs722 10 лет назад +12

    love her voice

  • @johnfolks1825
    @johnfolks1825 10 лет назад +13

    Wow!! and WOW AGAIN!! I love this. Your voices blend so well and that guitar playing...fantastic!

  • @johnschroeter9743
    @johnschroeter9743 2 года назад +8

    Some bright morning when this life is over
    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, 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 joys 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
    Source: LyricFind
    Songwriters: Albert E. Brumley
    I'll Fly Away lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave

    • @IdealDanl
      @IdealDanl Год назад +2

      Thank you.

    • @VenancioPineda
      @VenancioPineda 2 месяца назад

      Welch always sings "Some bad morning" stead

  • @ihategigglegigglesucks3081
    @ihategigglegigglesucks3081 8 лет назад +8

    Beautifully done, old Southern Gospel song, I grew up on this in VA, I love this version of it, even better than the Stattler Bros and the Oak Ridge Brothers version.

  • @carolynetter8046
    @carolynetter8046 2 года назад

    Oh my Lord how joyful when we meet. I ll fly away. No more cold iron shackles on my feet. I ll fly away.

  • @andrewkling9530
    @andrewkling9530 6 лет назад +2

    I'm not much for religion, but when Gillian sings I feel God's presence

  • @edwardrussel9793
    @edwardrussel9793 7 лет назад +4

    The Best Funeral Song than all !!!

  • @azrichter
    @azrichter 12 лет назад +1

    @WarBeer you said it perfectly. My 22 year old son plays this and every toe in the house starts tapping and at about the same time we all join in singing it. It lifts the spirit in our home every time...

  • @brettb9194
    @brettb9194 9 лет назад +4

    Listen to these two any time any where; so nice.

  • @suzijorgensen6545
    @suzijorgensen6545 5 лет назад +1

    Sublime

  • @roadwarrior280
    @roadwarrior280 10 лет назад +6

    Real country-gospel.

  • @TheRacboys
    @TheRacboys 2 года назад

    The sooner the better that's my hope 🙏

  • @cornstorm666
    @cornstorm666 7 лет назад +1

    Love these two...always spot on...would love to "fly away this very moment"

  • @maryannmacdonald672
    @maryannmacdonald672 6 лет назад

    my uncle's favorite song !! Rip Robert David Mullennix 3-25-1947 - 4-7-2016

  • @neonlittledog
    @neonlittledog 7 лет назад +2

    There music is a blessing for my ears an soul,thanks for sharing im truly a fan.

  • @81995sometime
    @81995sometime 10 лет назад +1

    They are angels

  • @BillyNye1982
    @BillyNye1982 12 лет назад

    This has been the song in my heart since birth... Don't be jealous.

  • @jimhoffman1470
    @jimhoffman1470 8 лет назад +2

    best version of this tune I have herd after Carolyn hesters 62 verson on her 1st record

  • @TheGrasspond
    @TheGrasspond 11 лет назад +1

    The chemistry between these to is phenomenal

  • @dantescave1
    @dantescave1 10 лет назад +6

    wOW...stunning performance. They are wonderful.....

  • @robertmoore3762
    @robertmoore3762 4 года назад +1

    I do believe i love this girl, Gillian Welch .. :-I

  • @weirdshibainu
    @weirdshibainu 10 лет назад +1

    2 guitars and 2 voices.....pure music.

  • @asolis8
    @asolis8 11 лет назад +2

    one of my favorite gospels

  • @dave327ful
    @dave327ful Год назад

    I wish I'd go to heaven when life ends, but I'm afraid where I'm going will take a plummet instead!

  • @TheTaylor1012
    @TheTaylor1012 11 лет назад

    This song brings back so many memories. Every Sunday morning in church to my grandfather whistling the tune while he was cooking. In 2009 we laid him to rest on that hill up in that field and as we did this song played.

  • @olivermoynihan9804
    @olivermoynihan9804 5 лет назад +2

    One day we Will all fly away..until then...live

  • @timetraveler-zz3ln
    @timetraveler-zz3ln 8 лет назад +4

    Love her voice!

  • @dougkessler5672
    @dougkessler5672 10 лет назад

    This is God's perfect duo. The Lennon & McCartney of folk/country.
    His amazing, subtle guitar work and quirky but somehow perfect harmonies.
    Her wonderful voice and flawless guitar texture.
    And they are just MADE for each other.
    If they ever break up, I cut off my ears.

  • @stanibol
    @stanibol 9 лет назад +7

    That swooshes right through me, so lovely, sponging it up, so healing, loving it.

  • @kearyjones
    @kearyjones 15 лет назад +1

    Beautiful duet they are!

  • @darkshadow31415
    @darkshadow31415 9 лет назад +9

    David makes Gillian smile. What else do you need to know?

  • @fubuhz626
    @fubuhz626 11 лет назад +1

    Ill fly away oh glory when I die hallelujah bye bye ❤ no pain no hurt no hate no tears sounds good to me !

  • @mzuriboy57
    @mzuriboy57 8 лет назад +5

    RUclips is my favorite site of all, great music & videos. But this is my #1 above all others most fav of them all - just wish someone had put it out on CD so we mortals could own it (legally - haha) Gillian & Dave MAGIC!

    • @ronwood1411
      @ronwood1411 8 лет назад

      Well.....I got the whole DVD of this show. You just need to know the game.
      The version of The Weight... is AWESOME good.

  • @SitDownNShutup1
    @SitDownNShutup1 11 лет назад

    there's great songs, and there's great performances. this is both

  • @Holymakinaw
    @Holymakinaw 12 лет назад +1

    Frigging AMAZING.

  • @CharlesMcCulloughMusic
    @CharlesMcCulloughMusic 2 года назад

    I’ll be playing this at my sister’s memorial service on Saturday. Just stopped by to get some inspiration from Gil and Dave.

  • @kjb1611tw
    @kjb1611tw Год назад

    its so beautiful, thank u, greetings from taiwan 🙏

  • @stevenbatey7274
    @stevenbatey7274 6 лет назад

    Just found this two weeks ago, can't get enough! WOW!

  • @mikedugas3161
    @mikedugas3161 6 лет назад

    Father Daughter dance August 2013...what a blast!

  • @benwitt1
    @benwitt1 10 лет назад +3

    Sooooo great.....thank you

  • @sylysyly9759
    @sylysyly9759 7 лет назад +6

    This was so beautiful!

  • @ThomasSoul77
    @ThomasSoul77 Месяц назад

    Best thing ever!

  • @mela28xcom
    @mela28xcom 11 лет назад

    blues, jazz, country, folk, isn't a genre, they all ONE!

  • @kelahurley6103
    @kelahurley6103 9 лет назад +4

    b-e-a-utiful!!!!

  • @misshandler1
    @misshandler1 9 лет назад +6

    OMG love them soo much! Thank you for this sweet music which makes me fly away!

  • @georgepollastri7701
    @georgepollastri7701 6 лет назад

    Gillian is a very beautiful lady & Very talented - I wish them both well !!!!!!!

  • @lindseywalker6925
    @lindseywalker6925 Месяц назад

    Gillian was one of the OL BROTHER voices and actually had a cameo appearance.

  • @brucewilson1958
    @brucewilson1958 9 месяцев назад

    I don't think I've ever witnessed an acoustic guitarist as connected to his instrument; it's literally like an extension of his body. And, what amazing chops and drive! That's a cheap old Epifone he found under a pile of sawdust.

  • @elizabethstetler8044
    @elizabethstetler8044 6 лет назад

    God be with you Gillian-- thank you!

  • @TravelsWithBoomer
    @TravelsWithBoomer 10 лет назад +1

    My mom's favorite hymn.

  • @jerryhutchinson1528
    @jerryhutchinson1528 6 лет назад +1

    Love these tw ! Absolutely unique !

  • @constanzewilde5914
    @constanzewilde5914 8 лет назад +2

    Wunderschön😍👍

  • @nikkileigh1585
    @nikkileigh1585 Год назад

    I love this

  • @Blukross
    @Blukross 6 лет назад

    Beautiful song.

  • @sisterrachel8968
    @sisterrachel8968 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful!

  • @jackbehling5694
    @jackbehling5694 Год назад

    Fancy picking to complement that wonderful singing

  • @isabel1969
    @isabel1969 15 лет назад

    I do the same thing at 40.
    This music is AWESOME! It begins in its lyrics and ends with its amazing harmonies.
    GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS are GREAT together!
    p.s. Have a look at this Live Concert in the US - watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=TSMaOe4QoEY&feature=related