Alison Krauss sings James Taylor song

[@jambiskywalker]

I don't know if she ever looked more beautiful... She's positively radiant!

[@b42baritone]

Every video I've seen with Alison, at the beginning of each song, she always step back, and let the musician in front have the spotlight. After the intro, she step forward. What class she has.

[@anglerfish8278]

Purely and simply because Allison is a musician as well.

[@charlesalexander2492]

Hear, hear.

[@passiveaggressivenegotiato8087]

Alison grew up with this song, like the rest of who were kids in the 70s. faved this

[@anonymousjd09]

Alison is the absolute greatest. It sounds like three people singing at the same time. She is an angel.

[@TastyAF347]

There are 3 people..Lol. But I agree, she is the best. :)

[@daleamcallister284]

Alison you are my most favorite Bluegrass Singer. Saw you early 2000 at Pompano Beach, Florida outdoor venue in light rain. We sat center second row and every song went to our hearts.....two big tall 6' plus guys crying with tears of joy!!! You were awesome Alison!! Thanks!!!

[@shortroundify]

If this isn't the sweetest music, I don't know what is. What an awesome LADY. The gentleman on the dobro just adds to the sweetness of this performance.

[@poppyholzmann3162]

what would this world be without the outstanding voices of alison krauss, dolly parton, linda ronstadt and emmylou harris? it is real joy, such pure, true beauty. this voices heal my suffering heart every single day. thank you beautyful souls.

[@PaulDeatherage]

Brought tears to my eyes... memories of times gone by with a loved one who is no longer in this realm. Magical!!

[@dfivash]

She has the voice of an angel.

[@galewis5382]

D Dub - a sweet baby angel

[@JoeInCT418]

Because she is.

[@algonacchick]

I watched this tribute to JT on AXS TV earlier today. He was chosen as Person of the Year by Music Cares back in 2006, and several artists paid tribute to his music. This song made me weep with its beauty. She's lovely.

[@ami9110]

I agree, her voice is so angelic and peaceful. I enjoy all her music and put Jacobs Dream at the top. JT is also at the top for favorite performers as well.

[@attnMoFo]

algonacchick I just stumbled upon this video. Great cover. I'm weeping.

[@drwinston]

algonacchick Thanks for sharing the background regarding this performance. I hadn't heard about James' selection for this tribute, but he sure deserves it. He seems to genuimely be one of the good guys in the music business and his gentle and kind spirit comes through in this and many of his songs to the point of making me weep a bit when I think on them and especially when I hear them. JT forever!

[@tomelliott893]

such a soothing sound of her voice,calm the most troubled times

[@kaysandesses]

"There are few singers out there today who can sing like this live. No digitalization, no studio to cover up the flaws, just pure vocal." Anyone who has seen Alison Krauss perform live knows the truth in your praise.

[@czyhoss]

Her voice is like angel, any thing she does is magic

[@paullevine1813]

yes I agree, I graduated in 74, and still listen to James as much now as I did back then, Fire and Rain was one of the first songs I learned on guitar, still have my original Lp

[@cruxie1]

Alison... angelic.. I watched the concert for JT last night. this and Bruce Springsteens version of "The Miller" was sublime..

[@Burncourtable]

Wow wow wow! A true national treasure and a voice out of this world

[@bpcarman]

She is so true to the music. She will be talked about long after she's gone. Not that I'm in a hurry for her to leave. In this woman beats a heart of pure gold.

[@scottlewis417]

Magnificent interpretation of a classic. Thank you, Alison and Jerry! I live in North Carolina but spend most of my time on the highway in my 18 wheeler. "Dark and silent late last night I think I might have heard the highway calling. Geese in flight and dogs that bite." Just last Tuesday outside Knoxville I saw a flock of Canada geese, flying under the quarter moon migrating south. Two weeks ago, I was at a IMS check station in Texas. The guards had a German Shepherd up on my running boards sniffing my cab. I petted the dog on the head. The guards yelled "DO NOT pet the dog. He will bite!!" Well he didn't bite me I am the buddy of all dogs, and cats too. Anyway, the highway is calling, geese are in flight and dogs may bite. But, I am going to Carolina in my mind. Forty years ago James Taylor wrote this song for me. Thank you, James, Alison, and Jerry. Scott Lewis

[@JoeInCT418]

Scott Lewis Beautifully said, Scott. I've been through the Carolinas twice, when I was in college, age 20, fifty years ago. But the beauty of the mountains along I-85 around Salisbury was spectacular, and I remember them still, to this day. They left an indelible imprint in MY mind, and the words in the lyrics were almost ironic. I was on my way to Louisiana to visit my uncle, and I estimated it would take 2 and a half days. It did. But going through Virginia and the Carolinas was worth the effort. Absolutely pretty country. It was difficult to concentrate on my driving. I remember making a mental note to consider the Carolinas for my retirement, but a bad back and chronic pain burst that bubble. So I can only dream about them, and talk about them on KZbin.

[@soonerboy9831]

This song suits Alison Krauss's soft beautiful vocal style so well. She has such a soothing quality in her voice.

[@careip]

I believe every word she sings. It always feels like the first time I've ever heard the song when I hear her sing it, no matter what it is. She is a one of a kind God gifted musician.

[@wildrideron]

I've been listening to allison since she was around 16 yrs old. This girl has the most beautiful voice i've ever heard. Her talent is amazing. She was a little babyfat kid when i first started listening to her, she sure has turned out to be a beautiful woman. I can listen to her all day, and all night. And you are right, Brilliant, says it all.

[@gdgary790]

an angels voice.

[@HARDCOREFUCKINREIGNS]

god damn it. always listen to rock and metal but come back on occasions and listen to her voice. the only woman who can instantly bring tears to my eyes. so sorrowful, angelic and beautiful. my favorite ever female singer

[@JoeInCT418]

Just true pleasure watching and listening to two master musicians! They are the heart and soul of "Akus": Alison Krauss and Jerry Douglas of Union Station, his Dobro accompaniment, Interlude, and vocal harmony, in a beautiful rendition of James Taylor's tribute to the rolling, wooded hills of the Atlantic South, the Carolinas.

[@websyndicate1]

One of my favorite James Taylor tunes. Now she owns it. One of my favorite Allison Krauss tunes.

[@robaskew8520]

First heard Alison's beautiful voice on Whispering Bob Harris' Radio 2 Country show, and now cannot hear enough.

[@Mervofthehill]

Beautiful woman, beautiful voice, beautiful song.

[@JoeInCT418]

Her secret is that she is humble on stage; and in this song, Jerry Douglas gives her beautiful support with his dobro and his voice. They are a perfect pair for this song. Everyone says she has the voice of an angel, but I disagree; she is an angel, on loan to us.

[@bryan85487]

really the voice of an angel... i love you allison.. world is so much lucky having someone like you.

[@75DrummerBoy]

The most perfect voice EVER!!! so crystal clear and angelic. Alison is the greatest. And the most gorgeous woman in the word. I believe James wrote this song with a voice like hers in mind to sing it one day. And he didn't even know it!!!

[@Peoria3165]

Alison Krauss is outstanding! What a great voice....she and Martina McBride have the two finest voices in country music, in my humble opinion!

[@cowboy82272]

Love James Taylor and her singing this song is just icing on the cake. She has the voice of an angel.

[@MartStod]

Wow. It's great to put all the troubles of the world aside for a moment and just feel good. Beauty can do that and her singing is beautiful.

[@Khaleban]

Wonderful, I love it. With my love from Iran.

[@rickbullock4331]

I’ve listened to this song by Alison many times and I’m always amazed at this young lady’s perfect ( to my ears) voice. I don’t think I have ever heard a bad note sung by her. Jerry Douglas, dobro maestro supreme. Just a wonderful collection of musicians and singers. I think James Taylor definitely would approve of this rendition.

[@75DrummerBoy]

I believe James Taylor wrote this song not knowing one day the most beautiful angelic voice in the world would be singing it. Alison is singing this how it was meant to be. Just absolutely breathtaking!!!

[@pallyden0110]

I always think of Heaven when I hear this. My mother did too! It was her favorite duo that my brother & I did. She passed away in 2002 & we haven't sang it together since.

[@PocoPortillo]

If you love your home state and the landscape you can never forget, the place where your people come from and lay in peace just think of this song and change the words a little it will take you home. (Colorado here!)

[@truck4jack]

True musicians transport you magically to the place of which they sing. Thank you for the vacation.

[@75DrummerBoy]

Alison Krauss breathtaking beauty with the voice of an angel!

[@tinycomments]

I liked when she sang Blue Grass and now. She has the voice of an angel to me, and I have loved James Taylor , I still have albums of his!

[@starshine428]

I would never have thought of doing this slowly. It adds a sweetness and something else undefinable to the song.

[@Reiffan]

She makes me crying again and again... Her singing touches the soul...

[@NCTEAMJESUS]

Allison has the voice of an angel, she is God sent, her voice calms me down, & can rev me up at the sametime, love her so much..

[@kenhall5551]

Pure, sweet, and sublime. Jerry Douglas's Dobro is a aching sweetness. Wow! He can sing too!

[@JHINTON69]

Allison has a beautifully haunting voice that echos in your memory!! I think she is great!! Each song she does is uniquely hers alone...truly a great talent!!!

[@rob41444]

Allison breathes new life into every word of this great song.

[@2n918]

All I can say is WOW! Taylor is a genius, we need nore songs like this. Alison brings a whole new life to this song. Beautiful . . .

[@SuperTheLuckyOne]

Absolutely amazing! Purest voice I´ve ever heard! My God, I love her voice, I love her eyes and I love her smile!!! Alison, you are the BEST!!!!

[@81pablotaylor]

by far my favorite female vocalist. No question. Home girl has got pipes to kill for

[@vernestrickland]

Nothing less than exquisite. And I'm in Carolina. Alison is a soul trip.

[@paullevine1813]

I do think the most important thing here is that Alison keeps the feel of the song where it belongs, and that is the truest form of flattery when doing someone else's song. I can't imagine James Taylor not smiling at this rendition ,,, Is it not funny 34 people have a dislike for heartfelt music, I guess they don't like feeling ....

[@theTolepainter]

Outstanding musician, none better. Her voice, there are no words to describe. My all time Favorite to look at and listen to.

[@Markhirsh]

If I live a virtuous life and find myself ushered through the pearly gates, I may not now be able to imagine the gorgeous sights that I'll see, but I know it I will hear Allison's voice there, and not tire of it too eternity.

[@SOJOURNEERTM]

Alison takes this song to a whole new level, and demonstrates yet again why she is the most awarded female artist in Grammy history.

[@LeftyElmo]

Absolutely the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. Perfection!

[@lndianScout]

Allison is an angel brought to us, a national treasure

[@MonkeyMoNk2008]

I SEE THAT ANGELS DO EXIST JUST SUCH A PEACEFUL AND CRYSTAL CLEAR VOICE

[@maconsumner]

This is the first time I have heard this song by her, I didn’t think anyone could do it better than JT, but my gosh, she did it.

[@paulcopeland1973]

I just love her voice. She has the voice of an angel. I can't listen to this song enough the way she sings it.

[@kaissasantana1244]

loved her voice! perfect for the song!

[@CUducks]

such a wonderful song, and for Alison Krauss to perform it is just icing on the cake! God bless SOUTH CAROLINA!

[@theTolepainter]

I watch this when ever I need to see and hear something beautiful.

[@strawberryseason]

Saw her play at Sanders Theater at Harvard in 1988, when she was 17. I stepped out of the headliner's set to go to the restroom, & bumped into her in the hallway. I told her she did well land she gave me a shy thanks and a shoulder squeeze. An affectionate, sweet girl.

[@1943Grandpa]

Everything about Alison is soo beautiful. She is such a soft sweet spirit. She bolsters my faith in people and life.

[@marcob4630]

Alison's performance is wonderful: such a perfect voice with sweetness and feelings. More than this, she 's one of the most feminine and classy singer in the US !

[@LeyvaRudy]

kaysandesses said it all. What a talent I could hear her sing all day and night.

[@TheLawlessland]

Beauty is Beauty call it what you will-she was born to sing like an Angel-even @ 14 she was amazing-now we get to hear her at her mature best! It's Beautiful to listen to-and Union Station rounds her out so well!!

[@sunshineandbluegrass]

Saw her at red rocks in Colorado and thought for sure I was in heaven!

[@ibinTZY]

everything about her is so angel like....her voice especially....

[@kenhall5551]

I never knew Jerry Douglas could sing before I heard this. Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song. Magical.

[@40sSonggirl1]

She brings a gentleness and tenderness to this song. A James Taylor original which I love, but Alison gave it a sweetness in her pure, angelic voice.

[@Rabbitohsforever]

Alison Krauss has the voice of an angel!

[@Hermeterec]

from Jose'....The Kid From L. A.............Alison is a national treasure. She is a perfect gemstone set in platinum..........have always loved her and always will..........

[@oldcolonel13]

Nothing but raw talent, pure as mountain water...awesome lady! Never thought anyone could one up JT with one of his own pieces.

[@CYBERVISIONSdotCom]

When Alison sings, the Angels stop to listen and weep.

[@channelonesuite]

I'm thinking this was from the PBS Special a few years back. I couldn't believe the beautiful I was listening to when I flipped by that PBS channel (on my VHS tape). I kick myself for not having listened to Alison all these years. I thought I'd heard some pretty expressive Country women's voices - then this and "When You Say Nothing At All"

[@Qtrmiler74]

Maybe the only thing more lovely than Alison is her voice..what an amazing combination...beauty and her angelic voice.

[@davec7759]

This is real tear jerkin' stuff. Alison's amazing voice and Jerry's genius guitar. Absolute magic!!

[@garygray7590]

Alison does much justice to this James Taylor song! Hard to beat Alison!!❤

[@TRWoods914]

Must have made James proud. Just beautiful simplicity. Such a natural.

[@75DrummerBoy]

Tears and chills! The voice of an angel. Listening to the great Alison Krauss sing is the best kinda relaxation there is when ya need to unwind!!!!

[@pippa6540]

She's an angel with an angel's voice thank you Alison for your peace.

[@threefour66]

If you've hear Alison Krauss, you've hear an angel sing.

[@teraniel11]

all i can say is wow!! the 1st time i heard this is on the CD of my father! i didnt know it was Alison Krauss thats why i keep on searching it!! i really love her voice so much!! its so lovely and beautiful!

[@dudleycunningham]

her voice is a national treasure

[@snuggleteddy]

Again Alison nails it. She is the complete package and a class act too. Stunning performance.

[@brenda3847]

Jerry Douglas is singing!. I've seen Jerry perform live so many times and never heard him sing. Way to go Jerry, you and Alison sound great.

[@Khaleban]

I love this woman voice. With Love from Iran

[@philippapay4352]

The most exquisite version I've ever heard and it must have thrilled James Taylor to hear.

[@hypergforce1957]

What a great song from such a wonderful talent.Thanks Alison for all your grace,charm and pure voice.

[@jerbaldi]

I SO LOVE HER. I LOVE HER VOICE. THIS IS A WOMAN THAT MAKES A GROWEN MAN SHUDDER! I ADORE HER. THIS IS WHAT ITS ABOUT KIDS! SO AMAZING!

[@thomasbernecky2078]

Wow, always loved when JT played that one, but this is just beautiful too. Thanks to Alison and Jerry

[@LeftyElmo]

Simply breathtaking. The most beautiful voice I've ever heard. Also, kudos to the other musicians and an great arrangement. Not to forget Jerry Douglass' perfectly supporting dobro work.

[@larscomedy]

When I hear this song ( Especially her voice ) I just imagine walking in the mountains and forgetting about the rest of the world around me...

[@Samwvr61]

allison is soooo amazing....just a haunting lyricyst!!!!!!!

[@fryxcd7v]

What a beautiful version of a beautiful song,she never tries to own the song but lets it carry her. Great accompianment also.

[@bguy08085]

I didn't think anyone could sing this song as good a James Taylor. I was wrong. Wow Allison has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard.

[@larryphelps516]

Would love to hear a duo , pure heaven

[@fargo29th]

i keep loving you more Alison. your angel voice gives life to a dying soul

[@andytedds2737]

I've been to a JT concert and heard him sing this, so next is Alison Krauss !! Great voices and artists both of them...