1056. I'll Fly Away (Albert E. Brumley)

[AlecW1234]

Good job sir, very uplifting. I love the info on the original artist that you gave in the description, I didn't know all that.

One bit of constructive criticism: the C following the G needs to be held for a full 4 beats. Start playing C at the beginning of the word "I" in the phrase "I'll fly away" and then go back to the G. The quick D that you do is correct, and I think that may be why you were playing the C quickly as well (an easy mistake to make).

[AlecW1234]

@AlecW1234 I also noticed that at around :26 seconds in, you play the C correctly -- for the 4 beats mentioned above. This is great because now I have reference to exactly what I was talking about earlier haha, simply apply that to every time around and you're good to go :) Thanks again for the history lesson in the description.

[raymondcrooke]

@AlecW1234 When I do requests, like this one, they are often songs I don't normally sing, so I'm likely to make mistakes like the one you pointed out. Thanks for your comments.

[tisom2]

Very nice and uplifting! God Bless!

[raymondcrooke]

@tisom2 Glad you enjoyed it.

[IRELAND12100]

this is not ireland12100 this is elaina and that is my great uncle

[ImOfTheWoods]

Everyone's version is different - this is great, Raymond - enjoyed it very much. 8o)

[raymondcrooke]

@ImOfTheWoods Thank you. It's a lovely song.

[accordiona]

Beautiful singing - very uplifting!

Lorna

[raymondcrooke]

@accordiona Thank you.

[cecilmoody2002]

Loved it!  Cecil Moody

[raymondcrooke]

@cecilmoody2002 Thank you, Cecil.

[annadams95340]

Have you seen "O Brother, Where Art Thou"? This song was featured. (and I'll bet you already know that).

I've know it since the days I played piano and organ at a small Methodist church in Arkansas.

[raymondcrooke]

@annadams95340 Yes. It's a great movie.

[MrSteve55]

another good job....

[raymondcrooke]

@MrSteve55 Thank you.

[garibelon]

I enjoyed your rendition so very much, Raymond. :)

All the best

gari ♫

[raymondcrooke]

@garibelon Thanks, Gari.

[raymondcrooke]

@garibelon And thanks for the video response!

[TravisTricky]

This is a popular funeral song in my region. Thanks for sharing.

[raymondcrooke]

@TravisTricky You're welcome. I suppose it's very appropriate for a funeral.

[davidholness]

great evangelical song and with such great info. Reminds me of Sunday School in the 1950's

David

[raymondcrooke]

@davidholness Thanks, David. They never sang this one at my Sunday school. Didn't hear it until much later in life.

[guitmartiman]

Ray, you're amazing! 1055 and counting! I'm sure you would say, as Jimmy Durante used to, "I got a million of them!"

[raymondcrooke]

@guitmartiman Thanks, Marti. Good to see you here.

[sjkalsc]

Beautiful song, well done and thank you for sharing. **********************s

Have a great weekend.

Dianne

[raymondcrooke]

@sjkalsc Thanks, Dianne. It's a rainy weekend here, but we'll enjoy it anyway.

[mktmic7]

nice job

[raymondcrooke]

@mktmic7 Thanks, Mike.

[OfficialArmonist]

Your vocals are great for this! Good song.

[raymondcrooke]

@OfficialArmonist Thanks, Armonist. It's a lovely song.

[UncleVRoy]

I love this song and I do believe that gospel music is the best ever.

[raymondcrooke]

@UncleVRoy I've always loved gospel music, particularly African-American. I also find the religious music of other cultures very moving. Hearing Ravi Shankar play the sitar in the holy city of Varanasi was one of my most memorable experiences.

[leanannsidhe]

This was my grandfather's favorite song, he sang it so much that he would even sing it in his sleep. Hearing it always brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for this.

[raymondcrooke]

@leanannsidhe You're welcome. I'm glad it brought back those memories.