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Alison Krauss & Union Station — The Lucky One
Album: Live
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Released: 2002
Length: 3:06
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You're the lucky one
so I've been told
as free as A wind,
blowin' down the road
loved by many, hated by none
I'd say you were lucky 'cause I know what you've done
not A care in the world
not A worry in sight
everything's gunna be alright
cause you're the lucky one

You're the lucky one
always havin' fun
A jack of all trades a master of none
you look at the world with a smilin' eye
and laugh at the devil as his train goes by

Give you a song and A one night stand
you'll be looking at A happy man
'cause you're the lucky one.

Well you're blessed I guess
by never knowing which road your choosin'.
To you the next best thing
to playin' and winning is playin' and losin'

You're the lucky one I know that now
don't ask you why, when, where, or how
you look at the world thru your smilin' eye
and you laugh at the devil as his train goes by

Give you a song and A one night stand
and you'll be looking at A happy man
'cause you're the lucky one

Well you're blessed I guess
by never knowing which road your choosin'.
To you the next best thing
to playin' and winning is playin' and losin'

You're the lucky one I know that now
don't ask you why, when, where, or how
no matter where you're at, it's where you'll be
you can bet your luck won't follow me
just give you A song and A one night stand
you'll be looking at A happy man
cause you're the lucky one.
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I sometimes think that from the look on her face it's like "Hey, I'm a fiddle player, you want me to sing, too!?  Well...okay?!!?"  

And the rest is music history, isn't it?  Blessed with two talents.  Lucky, indeed.  

Highlow~
Posted 3 weeks ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
love Alison! and she can sing!!
Posted 1 year ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
 cosmicjoe54 wrote:



Godlike? he's a woman?


It would explain a lot of things... 
Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 cosmicjoe54 wrote:



Godlike? he's a woman?


Why not?
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 albacheeser wrote:

As with all of her songs, her voice converts what would otherwise be an average song to a mesmerizing launch into an ethereal & existential experience.

Her voice is to music like James Stewart's acting was to a movie.  In neither case, was their gift wasted.



This isn't an average song imo
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Voice of an angel!
Posted 2 years ago by OlderGentleman    [ Reply ]
 photolew wrote:


The only reason I gave this a 10 is because I couldn't do a 12.......



Godlike? he's a woman?
Posted 2 years ago by cosmicjoe54    [ Reply ]
Love Merlefest and saw Allison and Robert plant there...was a fantastic musical event, and of course, Doc and Merle!
Posted 2 years ago by debragh1    [ Reply ]
I have this song stuck in my head a couple of times a week, every week
Posted 2 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
We had tickets to see Alison in May of '20.. Then Covid hit .. I'm still sad about missing her ..
Posted 3 years ago by Btravelen    [ Reply ]
 thatslongformud wrote:
Another great seque!  Playing in the Band -> Cold Roses (clear American Beauty references) -> this (clear Friend of the Devil references)!!
 
I love it when I have the same thought 5 years later
Posted 3 years ago by thatslongformud    [ Reply ]
Shout out to Champaign, IL!
Posted 4 years ago by BillE    [ Reply ]
This album is brilliant. I usually don't like live albums, but they are just so good. Polish and precision without losing the energy of live performance. First rate.
Posted 4 years ago by Enness    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

NBN: Alison Kraussby ~EveryOneComesToRicks
©2009-2013 ~EveryOneComesToRicks





 
Yummy! 😍
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
Alison > God
Posted 4 years ago by PaganSkier    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:

Well, we'll be two then.
I like when she sings with Robert Plant: their voices complete each other's.
I guess it must be nice in a live performance.
 
TBH I prefer this to the Robert Plant collabs. But I'm not a huge fan either way. Just not my style, I suppose.
Posted 5 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

You're not alone; she doesn't float my boat, either.

 
Yeah, not bad, just not all that interesting.
Posted 6 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
Another great seque!  Playing in the Band -> Cold Roses (clear American Beauty references) -> this (clear Friend of the Devil references)!!
Posted 9 years ago by thatslongformud    [ Reply ]
bof
Posted 9 years ago by maju    [ Reply ]
{#Cheers}



{#Cheers}



 {#Cheers}



 {#Cheers}




{#Cheers}
 
Posted 9 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
jeez this is quality singing, at this moment a positive mood changing tune   : )    peace people

 

Posted 9 years ago by drydiggins    [ Reply ]
jeez this is quality singing, at this moment a positive mood changing tune   : )    peace people
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 Pezz9 wrote:
I agree, sleepy music for tired kittens


 

Posted 9 years ago by Pezz9    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

You're not alone; she doesn't float my boat, either.



 

Posted 9 years ago by Pezz9    [ Reply ]
Very pleasant...
Posted 9 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Soaring effortlessly in blissful splendor.. {#Music}
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
Great tune!
Posted 10 years ago by dtown40    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:
OK I'm going to get crucified for this but her voice is too thin for me, no body, no depth.......(running like hell out of the room)
 
You're not alone; she doesn't float my boat, either.


Posted 10 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
{#Bananapiano} ............. yes, it's G O D L I K E
 

The only reason I gave this a 10 is because I couldn't do a 12.......
Posted 10 years ago by photolew    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano} ............. yes, it's G O D L I K E
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
According to my ex-girlfriend (our first date was an AKUS concert), this is a dark and painful lyric. Guess it depends on which side of the equation you're found. I find it wistful and evocative of the wanderer's life.


 
I can see that.  On one hand, it could be about being a lucky person for living life the want they want and everything come out fine.  On the other, it could be about someone who she is attracted to and would want to settle down with, but he's footloose and fancy free, looking for one night stands, so she's bitter about it.  Either way it's a beautiful song.


Posted 10 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]

NBN: Alison Kraussby ~EveryOneComesToRicks
©2009-2013 ~EveryOneComesToRicks





Posted 11 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Thanks for throwing in the live stuff, Bill!  Love AKUS!!
Posted 11 years ago by dalebryan    [ Reply ]
Probably one of my favorites from Alison, although, there are SO many.... and I love everything she does!
No one sings it better!! 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazaerus    [ Reply ]
 tuttle99 wrote:
Gawdamn but this girl's good!  She could sing the phonebook to me and I'd still get goosebumps!
 
Oh yes. She's a fabulous entertainer. Great band too.
Posted 11 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Gawdamn but this girl's good!  She could sing the phonebook to me and I'd still get goosebumps!
Posted 12 years ago by tuttle99    [ Reply ]
 LuvWilloughby wrote:

Back in the day AKUS would play at this theatre at Univ. of Hartford. Unmiked. No PA at all. Amazing!
How lucky were we? 

 
Old girlfriend of mine went to UHA......I went to a different school slightly south of there, but they were always known for their ability to attract great talent to the area. Plus radio KUHA. Won tickets to a Humble Pie concert at the Shaboo Inne. Sunday night, and 60 people there. I had my beer on the stage, and they played a great show.
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
This set is making think of Merlefest this past weekend. Tedeschi Drucks Band killed it Saturday night!
Posted 12 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
As with all of her songs, her voice converts what would otherwise be an average song to a mesmerizing launch into an ethereal & existential experience.

Her voice is to music like James Stewart's acting was to a movie.  In neither case, was their gift wasted.
Posted 12 years ago by albacheeser    [ Reply ]

Back in the day AKUS would play at this theatre at Univ. of Hartford. Unmiked. No PA at all. Amazing!
How lucky were we? 


Posted 12 years ago by LuvWilloughby    [ Reply ]
 Middleton wrote:
I have seen Alison Krauss & Union Station 4 or 5 times live and would see them again in a heartbeat.  Simply mesmerizing performances! 
 
Agree fully - 2.5 years later.

Posted 12 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Thanks for this excellent song!
Posted 12 years ago by Stevecot    [ Reply ]
Thank you!
Posted 13 years ago by ddog    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:


Now, when you say 'fiddle with,' do you mean... Oops my mistake. Where is my mind?
Anyway, I think she has a beautiful voice.
 

Yep, an angel.
Posted 13 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
We're the lucky ones hearing this sweet bird sing.  Initially gave it an 8 but I'm kicking it up a notch.

Posted 13 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
Great
Posted 13 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
This was on our wedding playlist.  Beautiful song.

Posted 13 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 bethesdaboo wrote:
goosebumps.
 
This was one of the songs I downloaded for my ex when he was in ICU. He really was The Lucky One.

Posted 13 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
goosebumps.
Posted 13 years ago by bethesdaboo    [ Reply ]
Not a modern fan, but this one is ok. 4
Posted 13 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]

Funny banter on this album.... from crowd:  Alison I love you... from somewhere else in crowd:  I love you more....  from band:  This aint a race....


Posted 14 years ago by Captn_Pea    [ Reply ]
After watching her on PBS last night, I was wondering when I'd hear her on RP - made my day {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
Saw this "live" on PBS.  Wow, it's so rare that a singer (and band for that matter) is so perfect live!  What a professional!!!
 
I saw her live at the Portland Zoo amphitheater about 10 years ago.  A wonderful show.

Posted 14 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:

I hear you.

Pretty as a picture, sweet as a lamb, sings like an angel, and can fiddle with the likes of Johnny Gimble and Junior Daugherty. That's some package! {#Clap}
 

Now, when you say 'fiddle with,' do you mean... Oops my mistake. Where is my mind?
Anyway, I think she has a beautiful voice.
Posted 14 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Hmmm. I awready gave this an 8.  Do I want to bump it to a 9?   Gawd, I love her voice!

Posted 14 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Always loved this one!{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
bobcat1963 wrote:
sorry, too much sugar in the coffee ....
{#Eh}
According to my ex-girlfriend (our first date was an AKUS concert), this is a dark and painful lyric. Guess it depends on which side of the equation you're found. I find it wistful and evocative of the wanderer's life.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Saw this "live" on PBS.  Wow, it's so rare that a singer (and band for that matter) is so perfect live!  What a professional!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:
OK I'm going to get crucified for this but her voice is too thin for me, no body, no depth.......(running like hell out of the room)
 
Well, we'll be two then.
I like when she sings with Robert Plant: their voices complete each other's.
I guess it must be nice in a live performance.
Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 conglif wrote:
Once again, I ask you:

If reincarnation is the way of things, WHAT, dear God (in some previous life) did this woman do that was so to your liking that she has gained immunity from Murphy's Law?
 
I hear you.

Pretty as a picture, sweet as a lamb, sings like an angel, and can fiddle with the likes of Johnny Gimble and Junior Daugherty. That's some package! {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
This whole album is fantastic. Definitely very highly recommended.
Posted 15 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
OK I'm going to get crucified for this but her voice is too thin for me, no body, no depth.......(running like hell out of the room)
Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
sorry, too much sugar in the coffee ....
{#Eh}
Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]
I saw Alison and Robert Plant at the NOLA Jazz Fest a year ago.  It was literally AMAZING!  Although she has some kinda strange otherworldly gaze that is a little disturbing.
Posted 15 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
hitting the nail on the proverbial head...i don't think i have ever heard alison
*strain* her voice to hit a note.

 wenatchee wrote:
Truly an amazing voice, watched a PBS broadcast in awe at the effortless strenght in her voice
 


Posted 15 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
I have seen Alison Krauss & Union Station 4 or 5 times live and would see them again in a heartbeat.  Simply mesmerizing performances! 
Posted 15 years ago by Middleton    [ Reply ]


Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss - "Banks Of The Ohio " Live

Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
upped this from a 9 to a 10.... Goddess-like....
Posted 15 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
I absolutely love this song and the album New Favourite i first heard it on.  What a nice good morning.
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
I love Alison Krauss. No, seriously, I LOVE her. I have a huge crush on this woman. Besides an incredible voice, sincere humility, and amazing musicianship, she knows how to pick an ensemble of peers better than anyone in the acoustic space.
Posted 15 years ago by dhudiburg    [ Reply ]
Such a pleasant and appealing voice.
Posted 15 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Once again, I ask you:

If reincarnation is the way of things, WHAT, dear God (in some previous life) did this woman do that was so to your liking that she has gained immunity from Murphy's Law?


Posted 15 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny} {#Sunny}{#Sunny} Divine, sublime, magical, beautiful, awesome, magnificent perfection. {#Sunny}{#Sunny}{#Sunny}

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:
Following up a Grateful Dead song with Alison & Union Station is like having stale unbuttered toast  and polluted water for breakfast followed by Filet Mignon and a mimosa for lunch.
 
I'm not sure what you mean... 

Do you hate The Dead?  Or Alison Krauss?  I don't hate either really... but I give props to The Dead WAY before I would heap praises on AK&US. 

Posted 15 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
I find this much much better than the stuff she did with Plant.  I don't know why but those recordings are not appealing to me.

Posted 15 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Following up a Grateful Dead song with Alison & Union Station is like having stale unbuttered toast  and polluted water for breakfast followed by Filet Mignon and a mimosa for lunch.
Posted 15 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Truly an amazing voice, watched a PBS broadcast in awe at the effortless strenght in her voice
Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Why is it that when you mix this woman's talent with Robert Plant the music sounds like shyte?
Traveling Wilbury syndrome?
Seriously, I'm not one for country but she has the voice of an angel!
Posted 16 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
Just beautiful!
Posted 16 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
What an amazing live performance.
Posted 16 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
Alison Krauss and Union Station is an amazing group of musicians. This song, scratch that, this whole albums explains that. {#Dance}
Posted 16 years ago by Fiddles    [ Reply ]
Recommended album, great musicianship may be found here.
Posted 16 years ago by Captn_Pea    [ Reply ]
OMG! a Melody!!! wow. a 9.
Posted 16 years ago by Gednabb    [ Reply ]
Far, FAR superior to her stuff with Robert Plant (and I'm a big Zep fan).
Posted 16 years ago by mlcarroll    [ Reply ]
Just sublime.
Posted 16 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
She makes me want to forgive your ignorance. kindermanltd wrote:
I hate country but wow, have I always been impressed with her voice. She makes me want to like country.
Posted 16 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
I'm not a big bluegrass fan when it comes to recorded music though I respect it and the players, but it is a fun musical form to listen or dance to live though. Allison Krauss is on a whole other level beyond the musical form. Her singing is some of the best in any genre, an incredible singing voice that I absolutely love. Her fiddling and the rest of her top notch players in the band take it to another level, like the Beatles of bluegrass or something. I have all her albums, she is a favorite of mine yet playing a musical format I'm not a fan of. And I'd say New Favorite is one of my favorites, the musicianship on that record is astounding. The Lucky One is from that CD originally.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
8 => 9
Posted 16 years ago by rtb    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
"Country"? Seems like both the country and the bluegrass crowds would probably call this bluegrass. The bluegrass folks sure aren't gonna give up Ms. Krauss without a fight! (What's that make the album with Plant? Dunno, dunno.)
Hey y'all thar is roots, bluegrass, folk and country. It ain't all country.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
YAY! Jerry Douglas and no Robert Plant!
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
kindermanltd wrote:
I hate country but wow, have I always been impressed with her voice. She makes me want to like country.
"Country"? Seems like both the country and the bluegrass crowds would probably call this bluegrass. The bluegrass folks sure aren't gonna give up Ms. Krauss without a fight! (What's that make the album with Plant? Dunno, dunno.)
Posted 16 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
I hate country but wow, have I always been impressed with her voice. She makes me want to like country.
Posted 17 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
It is simply amazing that she is not considered to be a superstar.
slartibart_O wrote:
(click here) The list of awards speaks for itself.
Agreed. I believe that Alison holds the record for most Grammy Awards by a female performer with 20.
Posted 17 years ago by RockinBlueVoodoo    [ Reply ]
fingerpin wrote:
I believe "Squeeze My Lemon" should be rightfully credited to a Mr. Howlin' Wolf
The melody should be credited to Howlin' Wolf's 'Killing Floor' but the lyric is most likely from Robert Johnson's from Traveling Riverside Blues. I say most likely because there was a song recorded in the same year (1937) called "She Squeezed My Lemon" by Arthur McKay so I don't think it's origin is clear.
Posted 17 years ago by RockinBlueVoodoo    [ Reply ]
big_gare wrote:
Musically, I'm sure this will be interesting, if not incredible. But, frankly, the thought of these 2 together, even in the same room creeps me out a little. "Squeeze My Lemon" meets "The Lucky One" God help us! Is this a sign of the apocalypse?
I believe "Squeeze My Lemon" should be rightfully credited to a Mr. Howlin' Wolf; Robert just borrowed it for a minute, along with a few other things.
Posted 17 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
Musically, I'm sure this will be interesting, if not incredible. But, frankly, the thought of these 2 together, even in the same room creeps me out a little. "Squeeze My Lemon" meets "The Lucky One" God help us! Is this a sign of the apocalypse?
Posted 17 years ago by big_gare    [ Reply ]
fingerpin wrote:
It's beautiful. Official release date is Oct. 23(ish?).
I agree. Best I've heard from Robert Plant in a long long time.
Posted 17 years ago by p4jkafla    [ Reply ]
Can tell the true talent of an artist by how they sound live, this is absolutely beautiful
Posted 17 years ago by YA_MAN    [ Reply ]
It's beautiful. Official release date is Oct. 23(ish?).
Posted 17 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
What a rare talent Alison Krauss is. She the members of Union Station are just sublime to hear live. One of those concerts that I hoped would never end! Superlatives fail...
Posted 17 years ago by big_gare    [ Reply ]
9 -> 10 Wonderful song that makes my toes happy.
Posted 17 years ago by Land_Shark    [ Reply ]
I love Alison Krauss.................. .........'nuff said
Posted 17 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
This whole CD is SO awesome
Posted 17 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
She and the band are awesome.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
What a great tune live............
Posted 17 years ago by cutterjudd    [ Reply ]
Awsome, possum! Who says country can't be great?
Posted 17 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
Love this!
Posted 17 years ago by susafina    [ Reply ]
Goddamn - Bill's on a roll! Another one of my favorites. Great feeling sorry for yourself roadtrip song.
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
*sigh* she makes me melt. Then Jerry pipes up and the CHILLS, oh the chills... hot 'n cold 'n warm all at once...
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
steeler wrote:
It is simply amazing that she is not considered to be a superstar.
(click here) The list of awards speaks for itself. If she doesn't have to be in the tabloids as a trainwreck to qualify as a "superstar" then all the better for her (and us). Hope she's around for a really long time.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
She really is a nice person.....total class act...so is the band. Check out the new album A Hundred Miles Or More....great new and old stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by ruralfree    [ Reply ]
It just doesn't get much better than that.
Posted 17 years ago by appst89    [ Reply ]
plus- she's a really nice person- met her on the set of David Letterman- very sweet!
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
This is the kinda stuff ears were made for!
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Alison Krauss to Men at Work - this is why I don't play my CDs any more, RP is too good to turn off!
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
AK & US always get a high mark from me- her band is tops, and this lineup was stellar. Jerry Douglas, who produced it, has some of the tastiest chops in all musicdom.
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
So wonderful! Amazing live musicians.
Posted 17 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
skyguy wrote:
Man Jerry Douglas kicks some mellow dobro ass doesn't he!
someone ought to upload some of his less mellow ass-kickin dobro... way way better than this
Posted 17 years ago by C57BL6    [ Reply ]
goosebumps scale 9.
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]