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Gillian Welch — One Little Song
Album: Soul Journey
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:09
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There's gotta be a song left to sing
'Cause everybody can't have thought of everything
One little song that ain't been sung
One little rag that ain't been wrung out completely yet
That's got a little left

One little drop of falling rain
One little chance to try again
One little bird that makes it home now and then
One little piece of endless sky
One little taste of cherry pie
One little week in paradise and I start thinking

There's gotta be a song left to sing
'Cause everybody can't have thought of everything
One little note that ain't been used
One little word ain't been abused a thousand times
In a thousand rhymes

One little drop of falling rain
One little chance to try again
One little bird that makes it every now and then
One little piece of endless sky
One little taste of cherry pie
One little week in paradise and I start thinking

Gotta be a song left to sign
'Cause everybody can't have thought of everything
One little song that ain't been sung
One little rag that ain't been wrung out completely yet
'Til there's nothing left
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Sweet sweet song. Lovely voice too.
Posted 1 year ago by Paraza    [ Reply ]
Thought it was Aimee Mann for a minute.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 HazzeSwede wrote:
Heard this song on the PSD,listened to the whole song,won't have to do that again.
  Same for me. PSD again.


Posted 9 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Heard this song on the PSD,listened to the whole song,won't have to do that again.
Posted 12 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
To those of you who think this is "comatose" music, go find a death-rock station.  This is beautiful, simple, and evocative. Sorry if that's not your cup of belladonna.
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
A beautiful tune, and a nice quiet way to end the day.
Posted 12 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 gusthemonkey wrote:
 One of the only times I've seen an audience so captivated by the performance that you could have heard the proverbial pin drop !  

I know this is an old comment...  but I'm sure they were just asleep. 

Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous.  Her voice and style warms the inside.

Posted 13 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Im passing out here Gillian... push the tempo a bit
Posted 13 years ago by lsfeder    [ Reply ]
nope, nothing left to sing.  please stop now.
Posted 13 years ago by natalita    [ Reply ]

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - "Red Clay Halo" Live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7knB3VtAqY
Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
If this is not the last track on her album, then I cannot possibly imagine how sleep-inducing the rest of it must be. I like quiet music, but this is, as has been adequately said by a poster below, comatose.
Posted 14 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
Borderline country music.  Comatose country music.  {#Snooty}
Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
 Marina1 wrote:
... one little taste of cherry pie ...

Luv it. A simple and beautiful song, a nice change from today's busy, scary world.


 

Never more true...
Posted 14 years ago by evansdad    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
I Prefer the Metallica version
 
Too tame - give me the Einsturzended Neubaten cover :o)

Gotta go bye-byes now - wake me when it's over {#Sleep}
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
{#Roflol} EssexTex wrote:
I Prefer the Metallica version
 


Posted 14 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
This is such a nicely crafted song....I had to read back in the posts to see what peeps were saying.    I'll just say this..   a couple years before Gillian and David had much "fame"..  I saw them in a small room (probably about 120 people) in Dayton, OH.    It was a magic evening.  One of the only times I've seen an audience so captivated by the performance that you could have heard the proverbial pin drop !     It was by chance that I was in the room that night.. but I left it fan for life!

Posted 14 years ago by gusthemonkey    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:

Dissing Gillian? Oh man, did you just blow all your Chrissy Hynde worship goodwill points or what?{#Lol}
 
no, not her. just this one number. it do drag and depress a soul.
keep your paws offa my points.

Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
I have only previously heard her on the awesome Oh brother soundtrack.  I got Alisson Krauss New Favourite after that album but this is very impressive too.  Might have to look for some albums.
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Ugh.  Enough with the lame willowy female sedative vibe.
Posted 15 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
Lovely, but then again I'm a big fan of Gillian owning 3 of her CDs, all of them gems.

And if you ever get a chance to see her live her partner David Rawlings, do it he is an absolutely amazing guitarist.
Posted 15 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
Very Nice!!! 8
Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
zipper wrote:
from 3 to 1. where's Belushi when you need him?

Dissing Gillian? Oh man, did you just blow all your Chrissy Hynde worship goodwill points or what?{#Lol}


Posted 15 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
 slowhand wrote:
Beauty attracts hate... by the negative comments rendered on this lovely song. I love it.
 
Yeah, let's give her a little Mercy Now.
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:


That's how it affects me, too.
 

Fully agree as such it is simply BORING {#Frustrated}
Posted 15 years ago by Swisscats    [ Reply ]
This is a great tune from a great album.  Good for not feeling so alone while staring at a blank computer screen trying to produce something...


Posted 15 years ago by rvontha    [ Reply ]
from 3 to 1.  where's Belushi when you need him?
Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
 rocco1207 wrote:
With a few changes this could be a decent kids song but as it is its one little annoying ditty.

 

That's how it affects me, too.
Posted 15 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
I heard her recording, Every Thing Is Free, on RP. I bought it that day. That's a great album, Time(The Revelator). Imkirok wrote:
I think this is a beautiful song, but is it the only one on this album? Can someone upload something else from Gillian?
Posted 16 years ago by frednic    [ Reply ]
I think this is a beautiful song, but is it the only one on this album? Can someone upload something else from Gillian?
Posted 16 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Gillian Welch's voice just does not get old. Ever.
Posted 16 years ago by snakechaser    [ Reply ]
... one little taste of cherry pie ... Luv it. A simple and beautiful song, a nice change from today's busy, scary world.
Posted 16 years ago by Marina1    [ Reply ]
I Prefer the Metallica version
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
With a few changes this could be a decent kids song but as it is its one little annoying ditty.
Posted 16 years ago by rocco1207    [ Reply ]
It seems I am hearing a lot of this song on RP... and I don't mind at all. Beautiful
Posted 16 years ago by ubastard    [ Reply ]
Don't know why, but it really hit me this time. 7->9.
Posted 16 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
David_Price wrote:
This song has a nice opportunity for harmony, but I like that she sings this "One Little Song" with one little voice.
... one little taste of cherry pie etc, yea, exactly!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
RoryBK2311 wrote:
One little razor to slit my wrist.
it do drag
Posted 17 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
I gave this a 5?Had to have been a mistake. Changed to 8 for pure simplicity and Gillian's beautiful voice.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
this goes on and on and on and on. i don't hate it, it just doesn't do anything for me.
Posted 17 years ago by bodhisattva1031    [ Reply ]
How utterly lovely.Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Beauty attracts hate... by the negative comments rendered on this lovely song. I love it.
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
mizgeee wrote:
Gillian Welch played a killer set this past Saturday at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, a FREE five-stage musical extravaganza held in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco for the past 6 years. I bet Bill and Rebecca were there! The sound wasn't so great for the first part of the set and a lot of people were talking, but then they launched into China Doll and it just shut everyone up, it was so beautiful. Here's a photo of Gillian, David Rawlings, and Emmylou Harris, who's a regular at this musical event. https://tinyurl.com/em5k2
…WOW I just reviewed your photos on flickr from the festival in San Fran, holly line up! that must have been amazing! Elvis Costello, Steve Earl, Billy Bragg, Guy Clark, Emmy Lou, Gillian and David …was that Harry Manx I saw? …when does this event happen again? …I have to see this! …WOW again! Thank you for the heads up on that one …mind you I'm on the opposite coast and in the country north of yours …but I will get there!
Posted 17 years ago by go_ski_mully    [ Reply ]
That's pathetic!
Posted 17 years ago by matchball    [ Reply ]
How about playing "Look at Miss Ohio" from the same album?
Posted 17 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
One little razor to slit my wrist.
Posted 17 years ago by RoryBK2311    [ Reply ]
I love "Make me a Pallet" but this will do nicely.
Posted 17 years ago by MissHell9    [ Reply ]
Can't say much about something that good.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Gillian Welch played a killer set this past Saturday at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, a FREE five-stage musical extravaganza held in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco for the past 6 years. I bet Bill and Rebecca were there! The sound wasn't so great for the first part of the set and a lot of people were talking, but then they launched into China Doll and it just shut everyone up, it was so beautiful. Here's a photo of Gillian, David Rawlings, and Emmylou Harris, who's a regular at this musical event. https://tinyurl.com/em5k2
Posted 17 years ago by mizgeee    [ Reply ]
xkolibuul wrote:
What, you think the whole damn world lives in your time zone?!
Are you saying we should remove all location-specific references in our posts? Why not go further and get rid any opinion-specific posts while we're at it.
Posted 17 years ago by ZedLeppelin    [ Reply ]
I had no idea a quiet guitar and a gorgeous voice could bring out such venom in the commentary. Wow. What's wrong with slowing down for just a moment? Its not like the whole songlist is this way.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
I saw Gillian perform at a very small venue almost 10 years ago. This is not my favorite genre of music, but she completely won me over.
Posted 17 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
Yawn......... ......
Posted 17 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
What, you think the whole damn world lives in your time zone?! calray wrote:
Not a good song for the morning, Bill. sooo boring...
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
tedium--interminable tedium
Posted 17 years ago by bodhisattva1031    [ Reply ]
This should only be played on Sundays....way to slow.
Posted 17 years ago by RoryBK2311    [ Reply ]
Coma Time.
Posted 17 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
moneygrip wrote:
addicting album
Just say NO!
Posted 17 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
This is very pleasant. I wouldn't mind hearing more from GW. It's like one of the Wailin' Jennies and I'm waiting for the other two to come in.
Posted 17 years ago by olsaltybastard    [ Reply ]
Barf....
Posted 17 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
David_Price wrote:
This song has a nice opportunity for harmony, but I like that she sings this "One Little Song" with one little voice.
One of Gillian's charms!
Posted 17 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
rixtar99 wrote:
Or in the afternoon when you're trying to work. Let's kick it up a knotch!!
It depends, if you need something cool... I do !
Posted 17 years ago by davveld    [ Reply ]
calray wrote:
Not a good song for the morning, Bill. sooo boring...
Or in the afternoon when you're trying to work. Let's kick it up a knotch!!
Posted 17 years ago by rixtar99    [ Reply ]
This song has a nice opportunity for harmony, but I like that she sings this "One Little Song" with one little voice.
Posted 17 years ago by David_Price    [ Reply ]
I really like everything she does.
Posted 17 years ago by earthbased    [ Reply ]
Singer-songwriter clone #123456789.
Posted 17 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Lovely song from a very talented singer/songwriter.
Posted 17 years ago by rabbitsongs    [ Reply ]
Could someone get this woman a cup of coffee? Please!
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Not a good song for the morning, Bill. sooo boring...
Posted 18 years ago by calray    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
ditto it happend again. hmmmmmm.. radiorobot
I really think Bill should let Superstition run straight into Big Brother like on the album. One of the best follow-ons I know of.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
ditto it happend again. hmmmmmm.. radiorobot
Agreed, a bit of a downer
Posted 18 years ago by Yikim    [ Reply ]
ScottN wrote:
Agreed. Saw them live a year or so ago. Wonderful. Was bummed to see the song Paper Wings off Revival was rejected at LRC.
go scott, get busy, its ur birthday.
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
El_Penguino wrote:
Nice enough, but a bit of a shock to the system after Stevie Wonder.
ditto it happend again. hmmmmmm.. radiorobot
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
If you like this, be sure to check out Robyn Hitchcock's latest CD "Spooked" that has Gillian on it.
Posted 18 years ago by earthbased    [ Reply ]
I gave my love a cherry...
Posted 18 years ago by punkbot    [ Reply ]
Nice enough, but a bit of a shock to the system after Stevie Wonder.
Posted 18 years ago by El_Penguino    [ Reply ]
From time beginning I longed for Emmylou, then Gillian showed up. So long Emmylou - Gillian, I'm, all yours. And yes, if you can ever see her live - do it, she and David put on a great show. BTW, a little local history: David and Gillian met while they were both attending Berkeley School of Music here in Boston.
Posted 18 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Rickvee wrote:
Such a great little tune. Gillian is an amzing talent. Can't wait for a new album from her and David.
Agreed. Saw them live a year or so ago. Wonderful. Was bummed to see the song Paper Wings off Revival was rejected at LRC.
Posted 18 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Such a great little tune. Gillian is an amzing talent. Can't wait for a new album from her and David.
Posted 18 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Beautiful little song. Very nicely sung.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
betterdaze wrote:
That is an awesome song. This is pretty simply beautiful, though. I thought she was from California?
I know that she went to UC Santa Cruz for undergrad.
Posted 18 years ago by Four-Five    [ Reply ]
maryte wrote:
Hmm - she's done much stronger songs - this one sounds a little too much like a generic singer-songwriter. Try "I Want to Sing that Rock and Roll" - not bad for a girl from Manhattan!
That is an awesome song. This is pretty simply beautiful, though. I thought she was from California?
Posted 18 years ago by betterdaze    [ Reply ]
Very pretty song indeed.
Posted 18 years ago by Mindscrape    [ Reply ]
:-s
Posted 18 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]
Couldn't somebody fix the bad XLR cable before pressing the record button? That's a nasty, buzzy ground loop you hear swelling in and out with the vocal compressor.
Posted 18 years ago by gregorbill    [ Reply ]
addicting album
Posted 18 years ago by moneygrip    [ Reply ]
notfadeaway wrote:
I love this woman!
I think she's taken but I know what you mean.
Posted 18 years ago by davie70    [ Reply ]
notfadeaway wrote:
I love this woman!
I usually like this type of music, but this did not do much for me...
Posted 18 years ago by red04star    [ Reply ]
Hmm - she's done much stronger songs - this one sounds a little too much like a generic singer-songwriter. Try "I Want to Sing that Rock and Roll" - not bad for a girl from Manhattan!
Posted 18 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Love Gillian....Love Revival....more please?
Posted 18 years ago by Tritter    [ Reply ]
I'm a sucker for songs about songwriting.... At least I think that's what this was about....
Posted 18 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
I love this woman!
Posted 18 years ago by notfadeaway    [ Reply ]