Gillian Welch - I'll Fly Away

Amazing performance by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings at St Luke's in London.

[@harryodell1881]

60 years old, absolute best version of this song I've ever heard! both artists compliment each very well, playing and singing!

[@videoettaceo8900]

My mom requested this song be played at her funeral. I'm following her tradition and it will be played at mine.

[@Sebastian-tf5vr]

I played this song at the end of my Mom’s funeral. I believe she did fly away and certainly would approve. Great version. Artists are often not appreciated. Thank you for such a wonderful version of an amazing hymn.

[@genegoodwin8925]

Gillian has a special "cry" in her voice. Nobody sings this song better than she does.

[@beanarator249]

I agree, but I also really enjoy the kossoy sisters version as well.

[@pittschapelfarm2844]

I had thought of the word "crystalline" but I think your term is much better. Thank you

[@deenibeeniable]

@@pittschapelfarm2844 I'm going with yodel.

[@Crash64100]

It’s good to think ppl like Gillian are keeping this traditional music alive. Love it

[@variousJnames]

My Mama's song🕊 May 26, 2000

[@Tigrebleau1]

When she smiles, the world is right.

[@donna4today571]

This song is timeless, well done. At seventy when you hear a song like this one, you are reminded of precious moments you were singing it, time travel.

[@ronstoner1823]

She's got the voice of an angel.

[@DuVey64]

My foot's sore from stompin the floor , this kinda music brings back sweet memories growin up in the country and goin to a bona fide old country church with folks who sang like this ...well done Ms Welch

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

This blesses my country Christian heart. So may good memories tied to this song! My daddy's gonna fly away soon, I wanna hear this at his funeral.

[@girlroomglitz]

I can still hear my great-grandmother singing this song.

[@jacobbouser4190]

Man I can listen to David Rawlings dissonant leads all day long. God that guy is just sick with talent.

[@balto20002]

Yeah ... it's just ridiculous!

[@leighnilsen4090]

lovely all day long

[@keithhartman9946]

Couldn't agree more

[@SherKhan0122]

Why you say dissonant leads? Don’t you mean consonant harmonies? 😊

[@shawsheen]

He is too distracting. I want to hear hee but she likes him so...

[@GrillsBare]

this duo is like a fine wine ... you know the thing .

[@Eddie_Wynn]

Pure music at its finest. I respect these musicians than any other

[@johnstucko2740]

David ‘s playing and her voice.......WOW!! Friggin awesome!!

[@hapehollidaze]

If there’s a god in heaven I hope he plays this song for me when I get there....just simply magical!!

[@dougdickason]

Brilliant that David went to double time strumming from his second solo on to the end, making for the closing verse feeling like you were flying away. Just awesome.

[@DracoOmnia]

I love the creative license the lead guitar took with the song, absolutely great version of the song

[@jamessandsmark226]

It is awesome to see these two hold a room in awe of the talent and virtuosity. Two voices, two guitars (or banjo) and great songs that fill a hall. They command the stage.

[@Firstthunder]

Miss my relatives who jammed out.

[@davidbergin6184]

David Rawlings is my favorite acoustic guitar player. I’m reminded of that every time I hear him play.

[@patryder8923]

Last year when these wonderful musicians came to Phoenix, I was delighted and startled. Normally I have to buy plane tickets to hear music this good, and there is no one else at all who makes music like these people.

[@josephcormier7046]

Absolutely LOVE these two wonderful people. God bless them.

[@andrewkling9530]

I'm not much for religion, but when Gillian sings I feel God's presence

[@TheJamSessionDL]

Me and my cousins performed this at my grandmothers funereal, it was great.

[@maidmothercrone]

if this doesn't give you chills or choke you up thinking about someone who has "flown away," then you have no soul to worry about! Love this version

[@troydixon4425]

Goodclips😂😂

[@Firstthunder]

Love your name. That’s some powerful medicine sister. This song has always made me bawl. Was me and my grandmas last song.

[@johnschroeter9743]

Some bright morning when this life is over I'll fly away To that home on God's celestial shore I'll fly away I'll fly away, oh glory I'll fly away, in the morning When I die, Hallelujah by and by I'll fly away When the shadows of this life have gone I'll fly away Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly I'll fly away I'll fly away, fly away, oh glory I'll fly away, in the morning When I die, Hallelujah by and by I'll fly away Oh, how glad and happy when we meet I'll fly away No more cold iron shackles on my feet I'll fly away I'll fly away, oh glory I'll fly away, in the morning When I die, Hallelujah by and by I'll fly away I'll fly away, oh glory I'll fly away, in the morning When I die, Hallelujah by and by I'll fly away Just a few more weary days and then I'll fly away To a land where joys will never end I'll fly away I'll fly away, fly away, oh glory I'll fly away, in the morning When I die, Hallelujah by and by I'll fly away I'll fly away Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Albert E. Brumley I'll Fly Away lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave

[@IdealDanl]

Thank you.

[@VenancioPineda]

Welch always sings "Some bad morning" stead

[@caramason56]

This is absolutely beautiful 😊❤️🌹🎶🎼

[@robertweber567]

Love these folks!

[@jodyfinley9122]

Her voice! 😍🥲

[@larryleroux7573]

I'm in love with these two , they affirm what it is to be alive

[@donarrington4835]

What a wonderful rendition of this lovely song. Thank you both so much. Ann Arrington/Mississippi

[@donsaxon1169]

My absolute favorite version of this song!!!

[@tjktjk777]

I love Gillian's voice and the way David jams on this beautiful song.

[@jimmyroberts3027]

Brilliant musicians & singers nothing else needs to said. ✌️

[@Insomniugh]

She does what she loves and she is both beautiful as a person and a musician. It may not be popular but it damn sure is real!

[@billquailes7882]

I love it - It does not get better than this.

[@primitivemusic1875]

This is upper class back porch picking if i ever heard any!!!

[@shivasive]

That was seriously gorgeous. Can't beat an all-encompassing harmony pulled off that good LIVE and not be amazing. Bravo!

[@Hands2HealNow]

One of the most transformation sounds I have ever heard. She takes me to places most humbly indestructible.

[@ChrisCalder17]

This song always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for posting.

[@TheRacboys]

The sooner the better that's my hope 🙏

[@carolynetter8046]

Oh my Lord how joyful when we meet. I ll fly away. No more cold iron shackles on my feet. I ll fly away.

[@dave327ful]

I wish I'd go to heaven when life ends, but I'm afraid where I'm going will take a plummet instead!

[@azrichter]

@WarBeer you said it perfectly. My 22 year old son plays this and every toe in the house starts tapping and at about the same time we all join in singing it. It lifts the spirit in our home every time...

[@kjb1611tw]

its so beautiful, thank u, greetings from taiwan 🙏

[@hombre3000]

That controlled "voice crack" (for lack of the real term to describe it) is incredible. Gillian does it here and there . . . holy crap. Whenever she says "away" during the chorus, like at 1:18. G.o.r.g.e.o.u.s.

[@edwardrussel9793]

The Best Funeral Song than all !!!

[@00leneause00]

Totally superb

[@ollesundin3678]

I really like tis song.....the guitar and the harmonies......its so much fun listenging to David jamming away....and Gillian is just wonderful

[@BillyNye1982]

This has been the song in my heart since birth... Don't be jealous.

[@johnfolks1825]

Wow!! and WOW AGAIN!! I love this. Your voices blend so well and that guitar playing...fantastic!

[@axegas76]

no stopping for David Rawlings

[@TheGrasspond]

The chemistry between these to is phenomenal

[@maryannmacdonald672]

my uncle's favorite song !! Rip Robert David Mullennix 3-25-1947 - 4-7-2016

[@neonlittledog]

There music is a blessing for my ears an soul,thanks for sharing im truly a fan.

[@ihategigglegigglesucks3081]

Beautifully done, old Southern Gospel song, I grew up on this in VA, I love this version of it, even better than the Stattler Bros and the Oak Ridge Brothers version.

[@TheTaylor1012]

This song brings back so many memories. Every Sunday morning in church to my grandfather whistling the tune while he was cooking. In 2009 we laid him to rest on that hill up in that field and as we did this song played.

[@mzuriboy57]

KZbin is my favorite site of all, great music & videos. But this is my #1 above all others most fav of them all - just wish someone had put it out on CD so we mortals could own it (legally - haha) Gillian & Dave MAGIC!

[@ronwood1411]

Well.....I got the whole DVD of this show. You just need to know the game. The version of The Weight... is AWESOME good.

[@mela28xcom]

blues, jazz, country, folk, isn't a genre, they all ONE!

[@cornstorm666]

Love these two...always spot on...would love to "fly away this very moment"

[@dougkessler5672]

This is God's perfect duo. The Lennon & McCartney of folk/country. His amazing, subtle guitar work and quirky but somehow perfect harmonies. Her wonderful voice and flawless guitar texture. And they are just MADE for each other. If they ever break up, I cut off my ears.

[@weirdshibainu]

2 guitars and 2 voices.....pure music.

[@jimhoffman1470]

best version of this tune I have herd after Carolyn hesters 62 verson on her 1st record

[@lindseywalker6925]

Gillian was one of the OL BROTHER voices and actually had a cameo appearance.

[@brucewilson1958]

I don't think I've ever witnessed an acoustic guitarist as connected to his instrument; it's literally like an extension of his body. And, what amazing chops and drive! That's a cheap old Epifone he found under a pile of sawdust.

[@roadwarrior280]

Real country-gospel.

[@robertmoore3762]

I do believe i love this girl, Gillian Welch .. :-I

[@CharlesMcCulloughMusic]

I’ll be playing this at my sister’s memorial service on Saturday. Just stopped by to get some inspiration from Gil and Dave.

[@carolbiggs722]

love her voice

[@brettb9194]

Listen to these two any time any where; so nice.

[@asolis8]

one of my favorite gospels

[@misshandler1]

OMG love them soo much! Thank you for this sweet music which makes me fly away!

[@dantescave1]

wOW...stunning performance. They are wonderful.....

[@kearyjones]

Beautiful duet they are!

[@81995sometime]

They are angels

[@sisterrachel8968]

Beautiful!

[@SitDownNShutup1]

there's great songs, and there's great performances. this is both

[@fubuhz626]

Ill fly away oh glory when I die hallelujah bye bye ❤ no pain no hurt no hate no tears sounds good to me !

[@olivermoynihan9804]

One day we Will all fly away..until then...live

[@stevenbatey7274]

Just found this two weeks ago, can't get enough! WOW!

[@mikedugas3161]

Father Daughter dance August 2013...what a blast!

[@suzijorgensen6545]

Sublime

[@jackbehling5694]

Fancy picking to complement that wonderful singing

[@timetraveler-zz3ln]

Love her voice!

[@timetraveler-zz3ln]

And the song

[@isabel1969]

I do the same thing at 40. This music is AWESOME! It begins in its lyrics and ends with its amazing harmonies. GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS are GREAT together! p.s. Have a look at this Live Concert in the US - watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=TSMaOe4QoEY&feature=related

[@stanibol]

That swooshes right through me, so lovely, sponging it up, so healing, loving it.

[@jerryhutchinson1528]

Love these tw ! Absolutely unique !

[@tomasthesame]

Best thing ever!

[@sylysyly9759]

This was so beautiful!

[@nikkileigh1585]

I love this

[@deniseparry5508]

Outstanding, smooth as silk

[@TravelsWithBoomer]

My mom's favorite hymn.

[@benwitt1]

Sooooo great.....thank you

[@georgepollastri7701]

Gillian is a very beautiful lady & Very talented - I wish them both well !!!!!!!

[@philinconcord]

Cool song. A great thing about the web: I can be looking for whatever and stumble upon something that I've never heard (or heard of) before and it opens up a complete new world for me. I got turned on to Diana Krall's music because I searched for Elvis Costello. That in turn led me to a video with the two of them doing Crazy with Willie Nelson, which led me to the Highwaymen done by Willie, Merle and Kris. And on and on it goes. It's a great time to be alive. These ARE the good old days!

[@sheila9893]

Beautiful ✌️❤️ to y'all

[@Holymakinaw]

Frigging AMAZING.

[@darkshadow31415]

David makes Gillian smile. What else do you need to know?

[@bernharddraxler6882]

Love Gillian