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Crooked Still — Undone In Sorrow
Album: Still Crooked
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Released: 2008
Length: 3:01
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Over yonder in the graveyard
Where the wild, wild flowers grow
There they laid my own true lover
She'd gone from me, forever more

Fairer than the sweetest flower
Restless as the wildest way
Pored in with love deep as a ocean
This is the girl that I did win

I left her there back in the mountain
To see the world riches to gain
Oh, when I returned no earthy treasure
Could ease this heart so filled with pain

They saw high above the mountain
Beneath that little mound of clay
The girl that I returned to marry
So stand a mound of flowers did lay

I'll go lay you down and wonder
Lay aside my earthy gain
All I am undone in riches
Undone in sorrow I'll remain (x2)
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I do be really liking this..
Posted 1 month ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 aneal300 wrote:

This is a great song, but I hear it too frequently. Great songs on this station.
I particularly enjoy downloading blocks of music and listening in the car.

The past year or so I've come to believe RP has created a very long play loop. I'm not hearing much fresh material. That is especially true for the Rock Mix, but also notice on the Main Mix. Still, very good work. Thanks Bill.



There is no way RP has long play lists...they sit at the controls 24/7/365 for your enjoyment...stop the blasphemy now!
Posted 2 years ago by TripletThreat    [ Reply ]
Hervoice suits the lyric!
Posted 2 years ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
the intro strings brings to mind Woven Hand.
Posted 2 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Seen them a couple of times....they are the real deal.
Posted 2 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
This is a great song, but I hear it too frequently. Great songs on this station.
I particularly enjoy downloading blocks of music and listening in the car.

The past year or so I've come to believe RP has created a very long play loop. I'm not hearing much fresh material. That is especially true for the Rock Mix, but also notice on the Main Mix. Still, very good work. Thanks Bill.
Posted 3 years ago by aneal300    [ Reply ]
Be right back...gotta go get my overalls and barn coat...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Aoife O'Donovan is an American treasure.
Posted 3 years ago by pa508701    [ Reply ]
Sweet voice. I loved! 
Posted 5 years ago by Fernandes    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I'm not picking up on a Goldfrapp vibe in this tune, but it is somewhat haunting - especially the lyrics and the album cover.
 
The vocalist is Aoife O'Donovan


Posted 5 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 DavidS_UK wrote:
Something quite haunting about this... a bit 'Goldfrappy' maybe... still I like it :-)
 
I'm not picking up on a Goldfrapp vibe in this tune, but it is somewhat haunting - especially the lyrics and the album cover.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
so beautiful
Posted 5 years ago by lindaurq    [ Reply ]
Few songs make me tear up the first time I hear them. Rare gems like this make me sob. Perfect blend of vocals, lyrics and instruments. 10+
Posted 7 years ago by Throttle13    [ Reply ]
ya gotta check out The Steeldrivers first album/cd, Crooked Still sounds like they did
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Love the singer's voice.
Posted 10 years ago by poetista    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
Terrific album, and I love the notion of a cello solo not to mention its deft execution.

 
Well said. 
Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
Belongs with dave carter and tracy grammer, tanglewood tree
Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
Something quite haunting about this... a bit 'Goldfrappy' maybe... still I like it :-)
Posted 10 years ago by DavidS_UK    [ Reply ]
Went to buy the album through the RP link and it came up with "Song Up In Her Head" by Sarah Jarosz, odd. Gonna see if I can find it and hope RP still gets it's cut.
Posted 10 years ago by ench    [ Reply ]
My wife and I loved this track. We'll investigate and hopefully buy the album. 
Posted 11 years ago by ArseneFurst    [ Reply ]
Terrific album, and I love the notion of a cello solo not to mention its deft execution.
Posted 11 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Pharming wrote:
It's one of those RP songs that keep me listening.  I just wish my wife was hooked to it like I am.  I find peace and solitude in music.  She has problems with peace and solitude...thank you RP.  

 
Dude, thats what headphones are for... and maybe marriage counseling.
Posted 11 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
It's one of those RP songs that keep me listening.  I just wish my wife was hooked to it like I am.  I find peace and solitude in music.  She has problems with peace and solitude...thank you RP.  
Posted 11 years ago by Pharming    [ Reply ]
Simply put... Excellent!
Posted 11 years ago by Quasicoonass    [ Reply ]
Okay, so perhaps the simplicity and purity of Murdoch's "some day soon" not so rare, this one is another inspired work, thanks.
Posted 11 years ago by kdarwish    [ Reply ]
A lot of folks would be surprised at the popularity of bands like this in New England. However, the old reels and such from Scotland, and the British Isles in general, had a huge musical influence there.
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
I'm loving the whole surge in string bands - Crooked Still, Trampled By Turtles, Infamous Stringdsuters, etc. I love Aoife O'Donovan's voice. (and she is a cutie!).
Posted 11 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
I heard this song back in September and bought the CD. Great stuff.
Posted 12 years ago by Moira    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

There's a Nashville in Manitoba, eh?

 
Manitoba?  I thought this band was from Massachusetts.  Wherever - cool sound.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 12 years ago by mcpatclan    [ Reply ]
boston blue grass!
Posted 12 years ago by CMax    [ Reply ]
This is great stuff,...   :-)
Posted 12 years ago by ivanaus    [ Reply ]
Love the strings!
Posted 12 years ago by JMA    [ Reply ]
Yes, this is an excellent band!
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this song!  Check out Crooked Still's debut album, "Hop High", if you like this group.  Great progressive bluegrass from talented musicians, and the singing of Aoife O'Donovan is mesmerizing.

Posted 13 years ago by Lusitano    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this the more I like.  
Posted 13 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
This reminds me a bit of "The Greencards".  Great.
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 ihategrapejuice wrote:
Just saw them a few times at the Lotus Musical Festival in Bloomington, IN this past weekend!!
 
I couldn't be more envious.  You've Prousted me right back to summers in southern Indiana, at one of the many music fests around Bloomington or over in Nashville....  Sublime. 

Posted 13 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
Bill, this is one of your better sets:
     Loreena McKennitt, "Huron Beltane Fire Dance"
     Show of Hands, "Roots"
     Crooked Still, "Undone In Sorrow"
Posted 13 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Prog bluegrass. How cool.
Posted 13 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Love love love love love this!
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:

The Crooked Still produces a fine audio beverage.
 
bravo!
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 vicariance wrote:
this music is pure euphoria.  Sounds like they took everything I like about bluegrass and distilled it.
 
The Crooked Still produces a fine audio beverage.

Posted 13 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Boston Blue Grass!
Posted 13 years ago by CMax    [ Reply ]
 CascadianPDX wrote:

I am not very familiar with the WJs but I get a strong Nashville vibe from them, and even though Crooked Still has Nashville connections, their sound is anything but—they seem to be doing completely different things. I really like the direction they are going in. If 'Some Strange Country' is a taste of what to come, well, woooweeee!
 
There's a Nashville in Manitoba, eh?

Posted 13 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Where did THIS come from?!?  Fiddle to DIE for.  *cranks it up*
Posted 13 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
 vicariance wrote:
this music is pure euphoria.  Sounds like they took everything I like about bluegrass and distilled it.
 
*. . . pours glass. . . knocks back*
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 jim1964 wrote:

I thought this was Alison Krauss until I checked.
 
dittos that here

Posted 13 years ago by photolew    [ Reply ]
 Carl wrote:
If you like this, you'll probably love Alison Krauss + Union Station "New Favorite" CD.
 
I thought this was Alison Krauss until I checked.
Posted 13 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
If you like this, you'll probably love Alison Krauss + Union Station "New Favorite" CD.
Posted 13 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
this music is pure euphoria.  Sounds like they took everything I like about bluegrass and distilled it.
Posted 13 years ago by vicariance    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

And - this group is an offshoot of the Wailing Jennys. Just sayin....
 
I am not very familiar with the WJs but I get a strong Nashville vibe from them, and even though Crooked Still has Nashville connections, their sound is anything but—they seem to be doing completely different things. I really like the direction they are going in. If 'Some Strange Country' is a taste of what to come, well, woooweeee!
Posted 13 years ago by CascadianPDX    [ Reply ]
My search show only this song being played by RP so far? WTF? This band is beyond awesome...  their current LP is the best thing I've run across since Shawn Colvin's 'Few Small Repairs'. I keep coming up with new favorite songs from it... a sign of a truly great work. These guys are hitting on all cylinders... they have chops and sensitivity beyond their years. 
Posted 13 years ago by CascadianPDX    [ Reply ]
 ihategrapejuice wrote:
Just saw them a few times at the Lotus Musical Festival in Bloomington, IN this past weekend!!
 
Lucky you!
Posted 13 years ago by CascadianPDX    [ Reply ]
Grassa Nova?  {#Roflol}
Posted 13 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
westslope wrote:
Prog metal, progressive bluegrass, what is the world coming to?
Not sure, but things seem to be progressing.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Prog metal, progressive bluegrass, what is the world coming to?
Posted 14 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Ears_of_Stone wrote:
Lovely. Is this considered "Newgrass"?
 
"Progressive Bluegrass" per the artist, according to Bill G. {#Sunny} 
Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
Sweet. Atmosphere abound. Wonderful musicianship and lovely voice.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing 'darkness darkness'  the Youngbloods or maybe it's just those voices in my head again


Posted 14 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Lovely. Is this considered "Newgrass"?
Posted 14 years ago by Ears_of_Stone    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.
Posted 14 years ago by xenothaulus    [ Reply ]
Just saw them a few times at the Lotus Musical Festival in Bloomington, IN this past weekend!!
Posted 14 years ago by ihategrapejuice    [ Reply ]
SWEET! LIKE IT!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
interesting haunting bluegrass strings{#Whipit}
Posted 14 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Maybe it just needs more cowbell... Or possibly a cacaphony of rude electric guitar and some show-offy drums?
I like this song a lot.  I also like "Shame" by Stabbing Westward. Gee - variety. How very unorthodox... {#Bounce}
 
And - this group is an offshoot of the Wailing Jennys. Just sayin....

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
Nice voice, sweet song... but it's just boring.
 
Maybe it just needs more cowbell... Or possibly a cacaphony of rude electric guitar and some show-offy drums?
I like this song a lot.  I also like "Shame" by Stabbing Westward. Gee - variety. How very unorthodox... {#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Wow, just read the brief Wikipedia entry on this band, and the vocalist is Aoife O'Donovan. Her father is Brian O'Donovan who hosts the weekly radio show on PBS called, " A Celtic Sojourn." Sorry I missed them just last Sunday right here on Cape Cod.
Posted 14 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Great strings - haunting

Nice selection

Posted 14 years ago by SavetheTuna    [ Reply ]
Saw them at 2010 Spring Strawberry - they were one of the top 3 bands, for sure.  Right behind Lyle Lovett and Richard Thompson...
Posted 14 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]

long time fan, good to hear 'em here on rp! {#High-five}


Posted 14 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I have GOT to get a record by this group. i've loved everything I've heard. That cello is especially badass. Recommendations from the RP hivemind welcome!
Posted 14 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Bluegrass for sure... beautiful and haunting....

Posted 14 years ago by Moonflower31    [ Reply ]
 OCDHG wrote:
This is "bluegrass" the way Earl Gray is Espresso... but nice all the same.
  Continue, please - how is this not Bluegrass, and if not, what are we hearing?

I second that Yay for Bluegrass!

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Lovely!
What a great instrument the BANJO can be.
....in Rock!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Great singing, love this kind of music. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
 whaze wrote:
Thanks for playing this band... they deserve the exposure and we deserve this kind of quality music.
 

Agreed!!
Posted 14 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]
 j2e1n9 wrote:
Yay for bluegrass {#Hearteyes}
 
This is "bluegrass" the way Earl Gray is Espresso... but nice all the same.

Posted 14 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
Nice voice, sweet song... but it's just boring.
Posted 14 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Nice arrangement - sufficiently complex to provide interest without taking attention from the vocal.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this band... they deserve the exposure and we deserve this kind of quality music.
Posted 14 years ago by whaze    [ Reply ]
 dggeek wrote:

I thought it was the Wailing Jennys at first and almost hit mute.  Their overplayed song on RP is grating on me already.  This band is what I wish the WJs were.

 
I really, really like some of the Walin' Jennys' stuff and I really don't like some other of their stuff (mostly the stuff that I think is sliding into Nashvillesque schmaltz). Your phrase "This band is what I wish the WJs were" hit a chord. I think this is what the Wailin' Jennys COULD be, but they seem to have a different vision of themselves than I (and perhaps you) do.

Posted 14 years ago by rvontha    [ Reply ]
More please. Sounds great.
Posted 14 years ago by posworld    [ Reply ]
Yay for bluegrass {#Hearteyes}
Posted 14 years ago by j2e1n9    [ Reply ]
...nice cover and nice music, too...
Posted 14 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Nice - cello, banjo, violin - and those vocals are a sweet touch. I saw them on stage last year, and would definitely head out to see them again.
Posted 14 years ago by Lizard62    [ Reply ]
Well, well...Alison Krauss and Union Station, you have some competition! These guys cook, this is their 3rd album and each one has been good.

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 johnjconn wrote:
Sounds a little like the Wallin Jennys.
Which means it sound real good!
 
I thought it was the Wailing Jennys at first and almost hit mute.  Their overplayed song on RP is grating on me already.  This band is what I wish the WJs were.

Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
Great to hear Crooked Still on RP.  See them live if you can!
Posted 14 years ago by willrobinson    [ Reply ]
nice segue from alexi — now if i can only stay awake
Posted 14 years ago by rp1125    [ Reply ]