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Alison Krauss — Oh, Atlanta
Album: Now That I've Found You
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Released: 1995
Length: 4:41
Plays (last 30 days): 1
Same old place, same old city
What can I do? I'm falling in love
I'm just an old hound dog
Roaming around door to door
I've got all this and heaven above

(Chorus)
Oh, Atlanta I hear you callin'
I'm coming back to you one fine day
No need to worry
There ain't no hurry I'm
On my way back to Georgia
On my way back to Georgia

I get a feeling in me
When I remember all those crazy days and crazier nights
Can't you hear the music playing?
You must have heard them saying
"We're gonna rip 'em up and light up the night"

Oh, Atlanta I hear you callin'
I'm coming back to you one fine day
No need to worry
There ain't no hurry 'cause I'm
On my way back to Georgia
On my way back to Georgia

Same old place, same old city
What can I do? I'm falling in love
I'm just an old hound dog
Roaming around Lord, Lord
I've got all this and heaven above
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Took me until the end of the song nearly to recall who did this song originally. Little Feat.
I've always heard that as 'Oh, white ladder'
 petercroob wrote:
That's some soulful stuff baby!
 
I find the exact opposite. To me it's like watching her sitting in the studio and reading the lyrics from a sheet of paper without any sign of emotion.
But that's only my impression - which  doesn't mean a lot.
On this album cover Alison looks a little like a young Linda Rondstat.
 impediguy wrote:
What a pure austere voice
 
Pure and austere are not what spring to mind for me - a tad intrusive and sounds sharp without actually being so. 
Never heard this before. Thought it was some sort of Dolly Parton experimentation.
What a pure austere voice
On my way back to Jamba Juice? 
 sfyi2001 wrote:
why.
 
Why not?
why.
toterola wrote:
Man, you know Lowell George has to love this little honey's version of Bill's song! Extra raisin pie all around!

bpkengor wrote:
I'm thinking that is a different song from the Bill Payne/Little Feat song of the same name?  
  
 
farleymj3 wrote:
I'm pretty sure this is one and the same.
 
Nope, this is a cover of a song by Bad Company; it was written by Mick Ralphs.
Oh, Alison.
 farleymj3 wrote:
I'm pretty sure this is one and the same.

 
bpkengor wrote:
I'm thinking that is a different song from the Bill Payne/Little Feat song of the same name? 

toterola wrote:
Man, you know Lowell George has to love this little honey's version of Bill's song! Extra raisin pie all around!
 

 
Wha? Noooooooooo.

Completely different, but both good.
Not my thing at all... but this really rocks.
Very good music.
I love Allison, but the sound is a little harsh on this one. 
 nagsheadlocal wrote:

Agreed - I was shocked when I saw it was her on the playlist. Everyone has a bad day every now and then, guess we should be happy that our bad days are not recorded . . .

 

maybe a little technical/soulless/Partonish but ya gotta agree, she sure is hitting the notes.  Kind of a boppy little song too.  Not my style though. 6
I'm pretty sure this is one and the same.

 
bpkengor wrote:
I'm thinking that is a different song from the Bill Payne/Little Feat song of the same name? 

toterola wrote:
Man, you know Lowell George has to love this little honey's version of Bill's song! Extra raisin pie all around!

 


I'm a fan of A.K.'s work and I know Bill loves interesting covers but this one rates only a 2 / 10 in my opinion.  {#Think}
Yuk...I want my Bad Co...
I like AK, but this sounds a little 'Dolly Parton-ish' to me.

-4-
 peter_james_bond wrote:
One of the few Alison Krauss performances that I'm not crazy about, sounds like she's forcing it on this one.  ....And I love Alison Krauss. {#Sad}
 
Agreed - I was shocked when I saw it was her on the playlist. Everyone has a bad day every now and then, guess we should be happy that our bad days are not recorded . . .

One of the few Alison Krauss performances that I'm not crazy about, sounds like she's forcing it on this one.  ....And I love Alison Krauss. {#Sad}
Makes me think of this:



And not in a good way.

Hannio wrote:


I like Allison a lot better without that lecherous old perv around.


You! Out of the gene pool, now!
AKUS are each talented musicians and play well together.  Lots of fun on stage...
I'm thinking that is a different song from the Bill Payne/Little Feat song of the same name? 

toterola wrote:
Man, you know Lowell George has to love this little honey's version of Bill's song! Extra raisin pie all around!



 Dave_Mack wrote:

I've had a crush on her since seeing her in concert on TV, and I just saw her with Robert Plant.  They were ssssssmokin', especially on "Black Dog".

 

I like Allison a lot better without that lecherous old perv around.
 MusicAddict wrote:

Even better live. Seen her many times and never disappointed.
 
I've had a crush on her since seeing her in concert on TV, and I just saw her with Robert Plant.  They were ssssssmokin', especially on "Black Dog".

Sassy!
Ahhhh! The refreshing and unique sound of Alison Krauss—I highly recommend her concerts if you haven't been to one.
Great talent.
Way too much for monday morning...
Please make it stop....{#Stop} and right around the dinner hour too when I want to hear some good stuff in the background!!
 toterola wrote:
Extra raisin pie all around!
 
mmmmm....

I haven't had raisin pie for many a year.  I used to love the stuff. 
I'm sorry, she's a bore. Dolly's not.
Sorry for the comparison Dolly.
Dolly Parton's long lost sister?
Man, you know Lowell George has to love this little honey's version of Bill's song! Extra raisin pie all around!
I recently caught a concert of theirs on TV, and remember rocking out to this song then. This is the first time I've heard the studio version, and it's just as good, I'd say. Alison's voice isn't always my cup of tea (give me the original version of "When You Say Nothing At All" by Keith Whitley over her cover), I don't mind it on this song.
Thought I recognized that sticky staccato ooh chills. . .
big_gare wrote:
May an unclean yak have an accident in your Jacuzzi!
Oh ... that's what I'm hearing ;)
pcanessa wrote:
nice spin on country... but too Dolly like
That's not possible.
pcanessa wrote:
nice spin on country... but too Dolly like
Thought it was dolly for a second. that is a compliment.
vit wrote:
Oh, Atlanta I hear you screaming, and I'm sorry you have to face this.
May an unclean yak have an accident in your Jacuzzi! Alison & Union Station are the BEST!!!!
Oh, Atlanta I hear you screaming, and I'm sorry you have to face this.
pcanessa wrote:
nice spin on country... but too Dolly like
Nothing wrong with Dolly.
Hot Damn. Alison on RP.
It's retro country...she's gone rootsey for this one some people are missing the point me thinks...it's great!
nice spin on country... but too Dolly like
blacklite wrote:
wonder if she sounds like this live.
Even better live. Seen her many times and never disappointed.
n4ku wrote:
She is an amazing live performer. If you ever get a chance to see her in concert, don't pass up the opportunity.
I second that!! Union Station is great too.
mandolin wrote:
...channelling dolly parton at the beginning?..
just at the beginning? I dig this
mandolin wrote:
...channelling dolly parton at the beginning?..
Just at the beginning?
no no no no no Feats don't fail me now!!! Atlanta is my hometown - this hurts my ears and I like Alison Krauss.
blacklite wrote:
This is pretty alright... but what's that drawn out scale doing before "on my way back to Georgia"? doot doot doot doot doot doot doot doot ... it's weirdly out of place. I wonder if she sounds like this live.
She is an amazing live performer. If you ever get a chance to see her in concert, don't pass up the opportunity.
i love this.. but am not a fan of her collaberation with robert plant. i think its cool they tried though!
...channelling dolly parton at the beginning?..
this song makes me happy
This is pretty alright... but what's that drawn out scale doing before "on my way back to Georgia"? doot doot doot doot doot doot doot doot ... it's weirdly out of place. I wonder if she sounds like this live.
Blackjack wrote:
I hate country and bluegrass, but I love Alison Krauss. This is a bit too bluegrass for me, but I'll put up with it for a bit of that magical voice. RP, get a hold of her "New Favorite" album!
I like 'real' Country, Western, and Bluegrass music: from George Jones and Merle Haggard to Hank Williams and Doc Watson. And I LOVE Alison Krause. Despite being from Nashville, Alison Krauss has carved out a niche somewhere in the middle. Apparently she starred on the Opry stage at TWELVE years old with her fiddle. That's considered by some to be the pinnacle of 'C&W music'. To me, she had nowhere to go but UP. And UP she has gone. She became a producer at something like twenty, with Nickel Creek. She will be a major player (literally and figuratively) for many years to come. Which is a good thing for Country, Western, and Bluegrass lovers everywhere. c.
DoctorHooey wrote:
I LOVE HER!
ME TOO!
yep, uh huh, I like it.
Sad. This has little to do with C&W. tnt_thomas wrote:
Not much - too C&W for me. Great set of pipes, granted... but still.
I LOVE HER!
Land_Shark wrote:
Whoo hoo!!! This song gets an 8 from me, only to be bumped up toa 9 because of it being Atlanta.
It is getting a significant boost from me also for the same reason.
That's some soulful stuff baby!
I really need to walk to the office printer and get some things but there is no leavin this till its over!
Whoo hoo!!! This song gets an 8 from me, only to be bumped up toa 9 because of it being Atlanta.
rji3m wrote:
Wow this is one of my favorite Alison Krauss songs. I have absolutely no connection with nor any love for Atlanta, but every time I hear this song, I clap my hands, stomp my feet, and sing along. Even when driving.
Exactly. I have to say I never would have thought I would hear this anywhere, even on RP, which defines "eclectic". Very nice indeed.
Been in Bombay for four months - headed back home to Atlanta next month.
and gorgeous... MsJudi wrote:
Wow, shades of Dolly Parton!
steeler wrote:
Wow. What a talent. She transcends genres.
Not much - too C&W for me. Great set of pipes, granted... but still.
God, couldn't wait for that one to end!
lovin' it...hanging in Atlanta, hot humid summer afternoon, waiting for the thunderstorm to pass...hanging out like an old 'coon dog.
Wow. What a talent. She transcends genres.
Wow, shades of Dolly Parton!
JrzyTmata wrote:
it definately not the Little Feat song. Lyrics to Little Feat's Oh Atlanta
This tune was written by Bad Company axeman Mick Ralphs and appeared originally on BC's Desolation Angels album.
Wow this is one of my favorite Alison Krauss songs. I have absolutely no connection with nor any love for Atlanta, but every time I hear this song, I clap my hands, stomp my feet, and sing along. Even when driving.
Originally Posted by Blackjack: I hate country and bluegrass, but I love Alison Krauss. This is a bit too bluegrass for me, but I'll put up with it for a bit of that magical voice. RP, get a hold of her "New Favorite" album!
Magical voice is right! Alison Krauss is something else.
Originally Posted by Wallyman: Always enjoy hearing this song, but it's not the Oh Atlanta of Little Feat fame as Bill's back announce suggests. Different lyrics, different song, right?
it definately not the Little Feat song. Lyrics to Little Feat's Oh Atlanta
I like bluegrass, but that was painful.
I hate country and bluegrass, but I love Alison Krauss. This is a bit too bluegrass for me, but I'll put up with it for a bit of that magical voice. RP, get a hold of her "New Favorite" album!
Always enjoy hearing this song, but it\'s not the Oh Atlanta of Little Feat fame as Bill\'s back announce suggests. Different lyrics, different song, right?