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Emmylou Harris — Wayfaring Stranger
Album: Roses In the Snow
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Released: 1979
Length: 3:24
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I am a poor wayfaring stranger
While traveling through this world of woe
Yet there's no sickness, toil or danger
in that bright world to which I go.

I'm going there to see my father
I'm going there no more to roam
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin' over home.

--- Instrumental ---

I know dark clouds were headin' around me
I know my way is tough and steep
Yet beautious fields lie just before me
Where God's redeemed their vigils keep.

I'm going there to see my mother
She said she'd meet me when I come
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin' over home...
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 gbarker wrote:

I hear this song I immediately think of H.P. Lovecraft.



Posted 1 month ago by pauldcvc    [ Reply ]
She is a total peach.
Posted 2 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 joko63808 wrote:

Not my cup of coffee.



Spooky: Emmylou sings with Dylan on "One More Cup of Coffee"...
Posted 5 months ago by mattenuttall    [ Reply ]
 joko63808 wrote:

Not my cup of coffee.



Somebody alert the media...
Posted 6 months ago by TC1    [ Reply ]
Not my cup of coffee.
Posted 6 months ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
what a spectacular voice and great musicianship, solid 10 
Posted 10 months ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:

Personnel on this album, always been one of my favorites.
Brian Ahern: 12-String Guitar, Adamas Guitar, Archtop Guitar, Gut-String Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Bryan Bowers: Autoharp
Johnny Cash: Backing Vocals
Jerry Douglas: Dobro
Emory Gordy, Jr.: Bass
Emmylou Harris: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Albert Lee: Electric Guitar, Mandolin
Willie Nelson: Gut-String Guitar
Dolly Parton: Backing Vocals
Tony Rice: Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Linda Ronstadt: Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
Ricky Skaggs: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
John Ware: Percussion
Buck White: Piano, Backing Vocals
Cheryl White: Backing Vocals
Sharon White: Backing Vocals




Uh... wow.
Posted 1 year ago by aliencat    [ Reply ]
Goodness that woman was (and still is) stunning. 
Posted 1 year ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
ok


listen to this song and gaze upon that album cover

then they created the word " muse" 

and ricky skaggs on mandolin 
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I’ve had a crush on Emmylou since high school and these many yrs later - still do.
Posted 2 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
please consider making album cover part of your image  carousel

especially this album cover
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
She is an entire genre.
Posted 2 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:

Personnel on this album, always been one of my favorites.
Brian Ahern: 12-String Guitar, Adamas Guitar, Archtop Guitar, Gut-String Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Bryan Bowers: Autoharp
Johnny Cash: Backing Vocals
Jerry Douglas: Dobro
Emory Gordy, Jr.: Bass
Emmylou Harris: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Albert Lee: Electric Guitar, Mandolin
Willie Nelson: Gut-String Guitar
Dolly Parton: Backing Vocals
Tony Rice: Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Linda Ronstadt: Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
Ricky Skaggs: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
John Ware: Percussion
Buck White: Piano, Backing Vocals
Cheryl White: Backing Vocals
Sharon White: Backing Vocals




IS THIS REAL LIFE!?!?!
Posted 2 years ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
EH is an American treasure. This is a solid 8. To think done 43 years ago.
Posted 2 years ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
Ricky Skaggs on mandolin?

Classic bkuegrass song
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I hear this song I immediately think of H.P. Lovecraft.
Posted 2 years ago by gbarker    [ Reply ]
Emmylou what a great treasure
Posted 3 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 alain.brault wrote:
Warning: superficial comment follows... I only remember her as a blonde. IMHO, she looks much better as pictured.....
 
Emmylou has been many things in her lifetime, but a blonde is not one of them. She's had beautiful silver-gray hair for the last couple of decades. Perhaps that's what you're thinking of.
Posted 3 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
One of my buddies once opened up for he with Boyd Calvin Tinsleyr.  He said that she was very kind in praise of their work.
Posted 4 years ago by folkes.tom    [ Reply ]
 expatlar wrote:
Okay, now I'm sure something is "stuck". I heard this and the song before it(Hypnotized) not 30 minutes ago.
 
Temporal loop.

Must obtain Time Crystal. 

Only hope....

....
Posted 5 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
where is my 11 button!
Posted 5 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]
Just what I needed this morning.
Posted 5 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]
 alain.brault wrote:
Warning: superficial comment follows... I only remember her as a blonde. IMHO, she looks much better as pictured.....
 

I've never seen a pic of her w/blonde hair. Maybe you've mistaken a gray-haired image of her?
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
I've listened to many versions of this song but this one sends me to the moon and back every single time I hear it. So beautiful.
Posted 5 years ago by tamang3    [ Reply ]
Mercy. No one can do a funeral dirge better'n Emmylou. Need me hankie. 
Posted 5 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
 ChrisVIII wrote:

the one from 16 Horsepower is also my favorite ! But this cover was a good surprise, it's not as genuine but it is still pleasant to listen to, a good 7 from me :)
 

Love this version, but I am a huge fan of 16HP's effort, it has a completely different feel to it. EH's has a chorus of men & women walking through a chest-high field of wheat, clad in white (like O Brother Where Art Thou) imagery, whereas Sixteen Horsepower's is more of a dark & brooding, evangelical-preacher-on-a-wagon-bench-picking-on-a-banjo kind of feeling.
Posted 6 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
Warning: superficial comment follows... I only remember her as a blonde. IMHO, she looks much better as pictured.....
Posted 6 years ago by alain.brault    [ Reply ]
She's so damn gorgeous.
Posted 6 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:
I don't like Country.  Gave this an 8 though.  What a song.

 
I wouldn't call Wayfaring Stranger a country song in the general sense of the genre. I would put it in the american traditional category or maybe  a bit of gospel. This a a great album. 
Posted 6 years ago by capandjudy    [ Reply ]
 expatlar wrote:
Okay, now I'm sure something is "stuck". I heard this and the song before it(Hypnotized) not 30 minutes ago.

 

Same here.
Posted 6 years ago by membeth    [ Reply ]
Okay, now I'm sure something is "stuck". I heard this and the song before it(Hypnotized) not 30 minutes ago.
Posted 6 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
I don't like Country.  Gave this an 8 though.  What a song.
Posted 6 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
If I die would someone please make arrangements for her to sing at my funeral..............Love me some Emmylou
Posted 6 years ago by photolew    [ Reply ]
just watched Emmylou on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert where she slowly sang "I am just a Pilgrim on this Road" and was brought to tears by that message, having recently lost my dear mom and dad ... damn girl you are truly an angel   
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
{#Music} bought this record when it first came out and this song still stands out as one of the best versions ive heard !
Posted 7 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
 Carl wrote:
This is amazing…a run of at least eight songs that I rated 8 (meaning I'd like to hear ones like them way more often than not—not necessarily that I think they're great songs, although most of them are).

 
You rate songs an 8 that you don't consider great? I mean, I guess we all have different calibrations, but 8 seems so ding dang high. . .then again I'm pretty stingy with my 8s, 9s, and 10s. . .
Posted 7 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Angelic and superlative.
Posted 7 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
This is amazing…a run of at least eight songs that I rated 8 (meaning I'd like to hear ones like them way more often than not—not necessarily that I think they're great songs, although most of them are).
Posted 8 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
For her whole career, she has attracted very talented people to play with her.. Goes back to her days with Gram P. That's a long time ago. Geez. 
Posted 8 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Ahhh...
Posted 8 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
Great tune!!! {#Music}{#Cheers}
Posted 8 years ago by johnybladex    [ Reply ]
Beautiful! {#Cheers}{#Sunny}
Posted 8 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Best version EVER.
Posted 8 years ago by gwyllwm    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:

Personnel on this album, always been one of my favorites.
Brian Ahern: 12-String Guitar, Adamas Guitar, Archtop Guitar, Gut-String Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Bryan Bowers: Autoharp
Johnny Cash: Backing Vocals
Jerry Douglas: Dobro
Emory Gordy, Jr.: Bass
Emmylou Harris: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Albert Lee: Electric Guitar, Mandolin
Willie Nelson: Gut-String Guitar
Dolly Parton: Backing Vocals
Tony Rice: Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Linda Ronstadt: Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
Ricky Skaggs: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
John Ware: Percussion
Buck White: Piano, Backing Vocals
Cheryl White: Backing Vocals
Sharon White: Backing Vocals



 
Simply the "who's who" of the Who's Who Book.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I never heard of Sweet Emmylou before seeing Scorcese's "Last Waltz" and that gorgeous woman pounded a strong spike in my heart, and her sound was an awakening 
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:

speechless!!!!!

 


Posted 8 years ago by bemmett    [ Reply ]
This is quite nice and there are some really good bluegrass chops. 

Please play more of this and maybe play some more blue grass.  
Posted 8 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
And they say  RP never plays country.  Well, it does, but only the very best.
Posted 8 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
my first Emmylou record and still my favorite
Posted 9 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:

Personnel on this album, always been one of my favorites.
Brian Ahern: 12-String Guitar, Adamas Guitar, Archtop Guitar, Gut-String Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Bryan Bowers: Autoharp
Johnny Cash: Backing Vocals
Jerry Douglas: Dobro
Emory Gordy, Jr.: Bass
Emmylou Harris: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Albert Lee: Electric Guitar, Mandolin
Willie Nelson: Gut-String Guitar
Dolly Parton: Backing Vocals
Tony Rice: Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Linda Ronstadt: Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
Ricky Skaggs: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
John Ware: Percussion
Buck White: Piano, Backing Vocals
Cheryl White: Backing Vocals
Sharon White: Backing Vocals



 
speechless!!!!!


Posted 9 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
as beautiful as ever!
Posted 9 years ago by mkrueck    [ Reply ]
 Kaw wrote:

According to the internet Yesterday from the Beatles is.
But I think Wayfaring stranger wins it when you look to covers by well known artists.
My favourite one must be the cover from 16 Horsepower. It sounds the most genuine and the singer believes what he sings. Im missing that piece of emotion here. 

 
the one from 16 Horsepower is also my favorite ! But this cover was a good surprise, it's not as genuine but it is still pleasant to listen to, a good 7 from me :)
Posted 9 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
 mwhip wrote:
Is Wayfaring Stranger the most covered song in history? 

 
According to the internet Yesterday from the Beatles is.
But I think Wayfaring stranger wins it when you look to covers by well known artists.
My favourite one must be the cover from 16 Horsepower. It sounds the most genuine and the singer believes what he sings. Im missing that piece of emotion here. 
Posted 9 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
Of course, Emmylou Harris is wonderful, the song is a classic, and the roster is impressive … but this version seems oddly upbeat.  
Posted 9 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
Fine Song thanks Emmylou for your vocals
Posted 9 years ago by stewartd    [ Reply ]
Is Wayfaring Stranger the most covered song in history? 
Posted 10 years ago by mwhip    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
I guess she couldn't find any decent talent to work with...



 
Pick em up on the street corner
load em in the back of the pick-up
day labor 
Posted 10 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Lots of versions of this classic abound.  For a classical, formal treatment, try Andreas Scholl's rendition.
Yes, Emmylou had to make do with whomever was around the studio that day {#Lol}.  Her rendition is excellent.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:

Personnel on this album, always been one of my favorites.
Brian Ahern: 12-String Guitar, Adamas Guitar, Archtop Guitar, Gut-String Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Bryan Bowers: Autoharp
Johnny Cash: Backing Vocals
Jerry Douglas: Dobro
Emory Gordy, Jr.: Bass
Emmylou Harris: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Albert Lee: Electric Guitar, Mandolin
Willie Nelson: Gut-String Guitar
Dolly Parton: Backing Vocals
Tony Rice: Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Linda Ronstadt: Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
Ricky Skaggs: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
John Ware: Percussion
Buck White: Piano, Backing Vocals
Cheryl White: Backing Vocals
Sharon White: Backing Vocals

  I guess she couldn't find any decent talent to work with...


Posted 10 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]

...suits my melancholic mood perfectly...


Posted 10 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
very painful to listen to this so early in the morning !
Posted 10 years ago by u1538526    [ Reply ]
But seriously... a great version, not quite up to the God-like genius of JC, but a very fine attempt!
Posted 10 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

Ah, but would she, Poach? There's only a very small percentage of humans, male or female, who maintain their beauty into old age. Emmylou is one of them plainly, from your stunning photo, as are Helen Mirren, Amanda Redman and Robert Redford, but I suspect that you and I don't fall into that 1%, more's the pity... :(

 
Speak for yourself Fred, the Bath air and thermal waters have a bracing effect on both young and old!
Posted 10 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:

Still would. . . 

 
Ah, but would she, Poach? There's only a very small percentage of humans, male or female, who maintain their beauty into old age. Emmylou is one of them plainly, from your stunning photo, as are Helen Mirren, Amanda Redman and Robert Redford, but I suspect that you and I don't fall into that 1%, more's the pity... :(
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Interesting to see that this song originally wrote in the 1800s... truly a song that transcends... somebody tell Jack White and Emmylou to team up for a duet on this one... that may be too much to ask for.
Posted 10 years ago by Vandy005    [ Reply ]
Solo and other licks by Tony Rice and Ricky Skaggs are sublime.
Posted 10 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
Lovely song.

Heard it first in a pub back room in Chichester last year performed by Wild Willy Barrett's (remember him with John Ottway) French Connection as part of an eclectic set.  Can be found on you tube.
Posted 10 years ago by mgetliffe    [ Reply ]
 coy wrote:
emmylou is an angel

 
Blessed with a voice from above - 9 for me
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:

Personnel on this album, always been one of my favorites.
Brian Ahern: 12-String Guitar, Adamas Guitar, Archtop Guitar, Gut-String Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Bryan Bowers: Autoharp
Johnny Cash: Backing Vocals
Jerry Douglas: Dobro
Emory Gordy, Jr.: Bass
Emmylou Harris: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Albert Lee: Electric Guitar, Mandolin
Willie Nelson: Gut-String Guitar
Dolly Parton: Backing Vocals
Tony Rice: Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Linda Ronstadt: Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
Ricky Skaggs: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
John Ware: Percussion
Buck White: Piano, Backing Vocals
Cheryl White: Backing Vocals
Sharon White: Backing Vocals



 
So that's where all the magic comes from.
It sounds so simple and I see this.
Posted 10 years ago by oneyet    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
There seems to be a lot of 15 year olds in the comments for this song.

 
15 year olds are good companion. By the way I would too.
Posted 11 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
There seems to be a lot of 15 year olds in the comments for this song.
Posted 11 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:


Still would. . . 

 
Yea we all would.  Of course my hair has changed almost as much.
Posted 11 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
emmylou is an angel
Posted 11 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:


Still would. . . 

 

I have....
Posted 11 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]

Personnel on this album, always been one of my favorites.
Brian Ahern: 12-String Guitar, Adamas Guitar, Archtop Guitar, Gut-String Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Bryan Bowers: Autoharp
Johnny Cash: Backing Vocals
Jerry Douglas: Dobro
Emory Gordy, Jr.: Bass
Emmylou Harris: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Albert Lee: Electric Guitar, Mandolin
Willie Nelson: Gut-String Guitar
Dolly Parton: Backing Vocals
Tony Rice: Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Linda Ronstadt: Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
Ricky Skaggs: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Duet Vocals, Backing Vocals
John Ware: Percussion
Buck White: Piano, Backing Vocals
Cheryl White: Backing Vocals
Sharon White: Backing Vocals


Posted 11 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Great song, great rendition.
Posted 11 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
You are not the only one...lord almighty... 

Poacher wrote:


Still would. . . 
 


Posted 11 years ago by mfcrowe    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:


Still would. . . 
 
GILF to the max.
Posted 11 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]


Still would. . . 
Posted 11 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of a Joan Baez song but I can't remember which one!
Posted 12 years ago by Lichenia,    [ Reply ]
Everyone in my trailer park would do her.
Posted 12 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Pure sweetness.
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
Wow - who's that chick w the brown hair?  
 
This was before the snow.
Posted 12 years ago by Coaxial    [ Reply ]
Loved her then. Love her now,
Posted 12 years ago by lvangurp    [ Reply ]
Lovely voice.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Wow - who's that chick w the brown hair?  
Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
Outstanding!
Posted 12 years ago by Coaxial    [ Reply ]