Harm's Swift Way, Robert Plant and the Band of Joy.

Harm's Swift Way, Robert Plant and the Band of Joy. Townes van Zandt
skavlan october 2010

[@DanielHouston-uw3ir]

When this song came out on the Band of Joy album it had taken me to my knees, my daughter was about 9 or 10 and fell in love with the whole album, i took her to the concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell pavilion. It rained and it was not a highly attended concert, Mr.Plant encouraged everyone to move into the cover of the arena so we were able to see it up close. It was quite memorable for me but i do not recall this song on the playlist.She passed in 2017 and i had this song played at her funeral. No one will ever get what how much this song fit my feelings...Rest In Peace, Chelsea Leigh-Ann Houston, Love Dad XVIMAYMM-XXXJULMMXVII, MISS YOU SO MUCH MY LITTLE MAYQUEEN!!!

[@Lana.357]

Роберт Плант, ты великолепен❤❤❤Присутствие твоё на сцене отлично!!!

[@davidmoynagh]

Such a soul stirring performance ....makes me want to dance and cry at the same time. Truly amazing.

[@NanasJoint]

Almost all of Townes Van Zandt's songs are both happy and sad at the same time.

[@SylviaSchmutz]

Hear that song for the first time from Robert and.....love it❤❤❤. It's different 😊

[@Asjemenou-d3j]

Pretty good version of this song. Townes van Zandt , one of the best music poets the world has ever known!

[@MichaelGoldenberg]

Gorgeous song beautifully performed.

[@yippieup]

Proud of you Robert for choosing this song...and you kicked butt

[@vickimingus9281]

Wow time flies. I this band in Tampa 2010 He covered another tune from Townes. "Nothing"

[@forbes4]

Nice to see Mr. Plant so comfortable making music on his terms...the world won't let him forget Zep, but he has. Class guy.

[@andersnilsson1730]

Fantastiskt

[@wildbillharding]

Like NumbAsAStatue I was rendered speechless. This is a superlative song and demands many repeat listenings.

[@jameswood3689]

Plant and the Band of Joy do an amazing job here. I think (but may be wrong) they shifted this song out of a minor key. They were offered it as a demo by Townes Van Zandt's widow after a gig and if you listen to the original, he has honoured TVZ's spirit and legacy in quite stunning fashion. Make no mistake - in it's own way this is as good as anything he's ever done. Wow.

[@timchildress2048]

It's interesting how my brain works in relation to alternate versions of songs. This one took some time to grab me on its own merit (I hadn't heard the original first). It manages to be powerfully upbeat and melancholy at the same time. Then I heard TVZ's version and thought it was very dark and hopeless. I don't know what my take on it would be had I heard the orginal first. That's my point. Now it seems like two different songs with the same lyrics.

[@jameswood3689]

@@timchildress2048 great observation. TVZ wrote this very shortly before he died - you must have heard the demo, as I don't believe it was ever properly recorded (may be wrong)...

[@camelliacity53]

Two totally different melodies. Both profound. Does anyone know who wrote the melody for Band of Joy version?

[@davidburne9477]

@@camelliacity53well, Buddy plays it like he owns it… 😎 Always love Patty’s singing on this song.

[@turdferguson2982]

Townes!

[@susannelson7216]

Well done Robert sounds great !!! 🎼🎤🎶🎵❤🇬🇧✌☕🇺🇸

[@МихаилСергопольцев]

"Harm's Swift Way" (originally by Townes Van Zandt) There is a home out of harm's swift way I set myself to find I swore to my love I would bring her there Then I left my love behind The desert was long, the mountains high The road ran steep and winding The promises so easily made Unbearable, yet binding Oh me, oh my Who's gonna count my time Oh me, oh my Who's gonna count my time Time will go, it never stays Memory locked in her passing Try, oh try to cling to her Until she becomes everlasting The world's still blue, my word's still true I feel I'm turning hollow She does as she please, if ever she leaves I'll strangle upon the sorrow Oh me, oh my Who's gonna mark my time Oh me, oh my Who's gonna mark my time The road is past, tomorrow the sky Between sometimes is blinding Someday soon when I turn to cloud I will fly on her wings somehow Wrapped in the road and filled with above The ground seems to fade away Hold to the earth like a new born child Pray she returns someday Oh me, oh my Who's gonna mark my time Oh me, oh my Who's gonna mark my time Oh me, oh my Who's gonna mark my time Oh me, oh my Who's gonna mark my time

[@BassPlayerSusan]

Saw him earlier this year in Pittsburgh. Great show.

[@bennettskb555]

Superb

[@vickimingus9281]

Towne's tunes seem to agree with Plant Times flies. I saw them in FL 2010

[@nidiaungohernandez8421]

Te quiero Robert plant sos un genio!!!!!

[@nidiaungohernandez8421]

Te quiero Robert plant genio!!!!!

[@forbes4]

Damn you Robert...any man your age does not deserve a head of hair like that! Great song btw. :)

[@philcolisovclosetotheedge2973]

.....do you at least sometimes wear clean underwear..., the smell can be heard even from a distance....

[@lukelang6954]

I love plant. Like I really do. But I wonder how much money people paid for this exclusive show and he's reading his lyrics off a sheet. I would be so disappointed. He sings it fantastic but he's unable to look his fans in the eye because he can't remember the lyrics like. That sucks. Kind hurts my heart. I'm not hating at all. Just making a comment. Love this version of the song!

[@camelliacity53]

Really, how can you tell that?

[@knifelyfe6565]

Would it hurt your feelings to know what a mess he made in Austin then he left....he can't handle the pints he drinks.

[@nidiaungohernandez8421]

Te quiero Robert plant sos un genio!!!!!