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Alison Krauss — Oh, Atlanta
Album: Now That I've Found You
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Released: 1995
Length: 4:40
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Same old place, same old city
What can I do? I'm falling in love
I'm just an old hound dog
Roaming around door to door
I've got all this and heaven above

(Chorus)
Oh, Atlanta I hear you callin'
I'm coming back to you one fine day
No need to worry
There ain't no hurry I'm
On my way back to Georgia
On my way back to Georgia

I get a feeling in me
When I remember all those crazy days and crazier nights
Can't you hear the music playing?
You must have heard them saying
"We're gonna rip 'em up and light up the night"

Oh, Atlanta I hear you callin'
I'm coming back to you one fine day
No need to worry
There ain't no hurry 'cause I'm
On my way back to Georgia
On my way back to Georgia

Same old place, same old city
What can I do? I'm falling in love
I'm just an old hound dog
Roaming around Lord, Lord
I've got all this and heaven above
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 the_jake wrote:

On this album cover Alison looks a little like a young Linda Rondstat.



Well she was only 24 at the time. Her voice matured ans well since then. Still sounds a little thin here. 
Posted 2 months ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Took me until the end of the song nearly to recall who did this song originally. Little Feat.
Posted 9 months ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
I've always heard that as 'Oh, white ladder'
Posted 1 year ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
 petercroob wrote:
That's some soulful stuff baby!
 
I find the exact opposite. I imagine her sitting in the studio and reading the lyrics from a sheet of paper without any sign of emotion.
But that's only my impression - which  doesn't mean a lot.
Posted 4 years ago by Lemmes    [ Reply ]
On this album cover Alison looks a little like a young Linda Rondstat.
Posted 4 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 impediguy wrote:
What a pure austere voice
 
Pure and austere are not what spring to mind for me - a tad intrusive and sounds sharp without actually being so. 
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Never heard this before. Thought it was some sort of Dolly Parton experimentation.
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
What a pure austere voice
Posted 5 years ago by impediguy    [ Reply ]
On my way back to Jamba Juice? 
Posted 5 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:
why.
 
Why not?
Posted 5 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
why.
Posted 5 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
toterola wrote:
Man, you know Lowell George has to love this little honey's version of Bill's song! Extra raisin pie all around!

bpkengor wrote:
I'm thinking that is a different song from the Bill Payne/Little Feat song of the same name?  
  
 farleymj3 wrote:
I'm pretty sure this is one and the same.
 
Nope, this is a cover of a song by Bad Company; it was written by Mick Ralphs.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Oh, Alison.
Posted 6 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 farleymj3 wrote:
I'm pretty sure this is one and the same.

 bpkengor wrote:
I'm thinking that is a different song from the Bill Payne/Little Feat song of the same name? 

toterola wrote:
Man, you know Lowell George has to love this little honey's version of Bill's song! Extra raisin pie all around!
 

 
Wha? Noooooooooo.

Completely different, but both good.
Posted 6 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Not my thing at all... but this really rocks.
Very good music.
Posted 12 years ago by fedtho    [ Reply ]


Bonnie Raitt with Alison Krauss - "You" Live



Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
I love Allison, but the sound is a little harsh on this one. 
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:

Agreed - I was shocked when I saw it was her on the playlist. Everyone has a bad day every now and then, guess we should be happy that our bad days are not recorded . . .

 

maybe a little technical/soulless/Partonish but ya gotta agree, she sure is hitting the notes.  Kind of a boppy little song too.  Not my style though. 6
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
I'm pretty sure this is one and the same.

 bpkengor wrote:
I'm thinking that is a different song from the Bill Payne/Little Feat song of the same name? 

toterola wrote:
Man, you know Lowell George has to love this little honey's version of Bill's song! Extra raisin pie all around!

 


Posted 15 years ago by farleymj3    [ Reply ]
I'm a fan of A.K.'s work and I know Bill loves interesting covers but this one rates only a 2 / 10 in my opinion.  {#Think}
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
Yuk...I want my Bad Co...
Posted 15 years ago by LuvsMusic    [ Reply ]
I like AK, but this sounds a little 'Dolly Parton-ish' to me.

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Posted 15 years ago by etcarroll    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
One of the few Alison Krauss performances that I'm not crazy about, sounds like she's forcing it on this one.  ....And I love Alison Krauss. {#Sad}
 
Agreed - I was shocked when I saw it was her on the playlist. Everyone has a bad day every now and then, guess we should be happy that our bad days are not recorded . . .

Posted 15 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
One of the few Alison Krauss performances that I'm not crazy about, sounds like she's forcing it on this one.  ....And I love Alison Krauss. {#Sad}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Makes me think of this:



And not in a good way.

Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:


I like Allison a lot better without that lecherous old perv around.


You! Out of the gene pool, now!
Posted 15 years ago by Stave    [ Reply ]
AKUS are each talented musicians and play well together.  Lots of fun on stage...
Posted 16 years ago by p2h2d2    [ Reply ]
I'm thinking that is a different song from the Bill Payne/Little Feat song of the same name? 

toterola wrote:
Man, you know Lowell George has to love this little honey's version of Bill's song! Extra raisin pie all around!



Posted 16 years ago by bpkengor    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:

I've had a crush on her since seeing her in concert on TV, and I just saw her with Robert Plant.  They were ssssssmokin', especially on "Black Dog".

 

I like Allison a lot better without that lecherous old perv around.
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 MusicAddict wrote:

Even better live. Seen her many times and never disappointed.
 
I've had a crush on her since seeing her in concert on TV, and I just saw her with Robert Plant.  They were ssssssmokin', especially on "Black Dog".

Posted 16 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Sassy!
Posted 16 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh! The refreshing and unique sound of Alison Krauss—I highly recommend her concerts if you haven't been to one.
Great talent.
Posted 16 years ago by susanakers    [ Reply ]
Way too much for monday morning...
Posted 16 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Please make it stop....{#Stop} and right around the dinner hour too when I want to hear some good stuff in the background!!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:
Extra raisin pie all around!
 
mmmmm....

I haven't had raisin pie for many a year.  I used to love the stuff. 
Posted 16 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
I'm sorry, she's a bore. Dolly's not.
Sorry for the comparison Dolly.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Dolly Parton's long lost sister?
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Man, you know Lowell George has to love this little honey's version of Bill's song! Extra raisin pie all around!
Posted 16 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
I recently caught a concert of theirs on TV, and remember rocking out to this song then. This is the first time I've heard the studio version, and it's just as good, I'd say. Alison's voice isn't always my cup of tea (give me the original version of "When You Say Nothing At All" by Keith Whitley over her cover), I don't mind it on this song.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
Thought I recognized that sticky staccato ooh chills. . .
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
big_gare wrote:
May an unclean yak have an accident in your Jacuzzi!
Oh ... that's what I'm hearing ;)
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
pcanessa wrote:
nice spin on country... but too Dolly like
That's not possible.
Posted 16 years ago by etwilson    [ Reply ]
pcanessa wrote:
nice spin on country... but too Dolly like
Thought it was dolly for a second. that is a compliment.
Posted 16 years ago by fortyonejb    [ Reply ]
vit wrote:
Oh, Atlanta I hear you screaming, and I'm sorry you have to face this.
May an unclean yak have an accident in your Jacuzzi! Alison & Union Station are the BEST!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by big_gare    [ Reply ]
Oh, Atlanta I hear you screaming, and I'm sorry you have to face this.
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
pcanessa wrote:
nice spin on country... but too Dolly like
Nothing wrong with Dolly.
Posted 16 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Hot Damn. Alison on RP.
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
It's retro country...she's gone rootsey for this one some people are missing the point me thinks...it's great!
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
nice spin on country... but too Dolly like
Posted 16 years ago by pcanessa    [ Reply ]
blacklite wrote:
wonder if she sounds like this live.
Even better live. Seen her many times and never disappointed.
Posted 17 years ago by MusicAddict    [ Reply ]
n4ku wrote:
She is an amazing live performer. If you ever get a chance to see her in concert, don't pass up the opportunity.
I second that!! Union Station is great too.
Posted 17 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
mandolin wrote:
...channelling dolly parton at the beginning?..
just at the beginning? I dig this
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
mandolin wrote:
...channelling dolly parton at the beginning?..
Just at the beginning?
Posted 17 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
no no no no no Feats don't fail me now!!! Atlanta is my hometown - this hurts my ears and I like Alison Krauss.
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
blacklite wrote:
This is pretty alright... but what's that drawn out scale doing before "on my way back to Georgia"? doot doot doot doot doot doot doot doot ... it's weirdly out of place. I wonder if she sounds like this live.
She is an amazing live performer. If you ever get a chance to see her in concert, don't pass up the opportunity.
Posted 17 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
i love this.. but am not a fan of her collaberation with robert plant. i think its cool they tried though!
Posted 17 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
...channelling dolly parton at the beginning?..
Posted 17 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
this song makes me happy
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
This is pretty alright... but what's that drawn out scale doing before "on my way back to Georgia"? doot doot doot doot doot doot doot doot ... it's weirdly out of place. I wonder if she sounds like this live.
Posted 17 years ago by blacklite    [ Reply ]
Blackjack wrote:
I hate country and bluegrass, but I love Alison Krauss. This is a bit too bluegrass for me, but I'll put up with it for a bit of that magical voice. RP, get a hold of her "New Favorite" album!
I like 'real' Country, Western, and Bluegrass music: from George Jones and Merle Haggard to Hank Williams and Doc Watson. And I LOVE Alison Krause. Despite being from Nashville, Alison Krauss has carved out a niche somewhere in the middle. Apparently she starred on the Opry stage at TWELVE years old with her fiddle. That's considered by some to be the pinnacle of 'C&W music'. To me, she had nowhere to go but UP. And UP she has gone. She became a producer at something like twenty, with Nickel Creek. She will be a major player (literally and figuratively) for many years to come. Which is a good thing for Country, Western, and Bluegrass lovers everywhere. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
I LOVE HER!
ME TOO!
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
yep, uh huh, I like it.
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Sad. This has little to do with C&W. tnt_thomas wrote:
Not much - too C&W for me. Great set of pipes, granted... but still.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
I LOVE HER!
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Land_Shark wrote:
Whoo hoo!!! This song gets an 8 from me, only to be bumped up toa 9 because of it being Atlanta.
It is getting a significant boost from me also for the same reason.
Posted 17 years ago by ElSupreme    [ Reply ]
That's some soulful stuff baby!
Posted 17 years ago by petercroob    [ Reply ]
I really need to walk to the office printer and get some things but there is no leavin this till its over!
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Whoo hoo!!! This song gets an 8 from me, only to be bumped up toa 9 because of it being Atlanta.
Posted 17 years ago by Land_Shark    [ Reply ]
rji3m wrote:
Wow this is one of my favorite Alison Krauss songs. I have absolutely no connection with nor any love for Atlanta, but every time I hear this song, I clap my hands, stomp my feet, and sing along. Even when driving.
Exactly. I have to say I never would have thought I would hear this anywhere, even on RP, which defines "eclectic". Very nice indeed.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Been in Bombay for four months - headed back home to Atlanta next month.
Posted 17 years ago by CERaum    [ Reply ]
and gorgeous... MsJudi wrote:
Wow, shades of Dolly Parton!
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
steeler wrote:
Wow. What a talent. She transcends genres.
Not much - too C&W for me. Great set of pipes, granted... but still.
Posted 17 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
God, couldn't wait for that one to end!
Posted 17 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
lovin' it...hanging in Atlanta, hot humid summer afternoon, waiting for the thunderstorm to pass...hanging out like an old 'coon dog.
Posted 17 years ago by Rich3D    [ Reply ]
Wow. What a talent. She transcends genres.
Posted 17 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Wow, shades of Dolly Parton!
Posted 17 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
JrzyTmata wrote:
it definately not the Little Feat song. Lyrics to Little Feat's Oh Atlanta
This tune was written by Bad Company axeman Mick Ralphs and appeared originally on BC's Desolation Angels album.
Posted 18 years ago by boileymon    [ Reply ]
Wow this is one of my favorite Alison Krauss songs. I have absolutely no connection with nor any love for Atlanta, but every time I hear this song, I clap my hands, stomp my feet, and sing along. Even when driving.
Posted 21 years ago by rji3m    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Blackjack: I hate country and bluegrass, but I love Alison Krauss. This is a bit too bluegrass for me, but I'll put up with it for a bit of that magical voice. RP, get a hold of her "New Favorite" album!
Magical voice is right! Alison Krauss is something else.
Posted 21 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Wallyman: Always enjoy hearing this song, but it's not the Oh Atlanta of Little Feat fame as Bill's back announce suggests. Different lyrics, different song, right?
it definately not the Little Feat song. Lyrics to Little Feat's Oh Atlanta
Posted 21 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
I like bluegrass, but that was painful.
Posted 21 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
I hate country and bluegrass, but I love Alison Krauss. This is a bit too bluegrass for me, but I'll put up with it for a bit of that magical voice. RP, get a hold of her "New Favorite" album!
Posted 21 years ago by Blackjack    [ Reply ]
Always enjoy hearing this song, but it\'s not the Oh Atlanta of Little Feat fame as Bill\'s back announce suggests. Different lyrics, different song, right?
Posted 22 years ago by Wallyman    [ Reply ]