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"You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" is a song written and originally recorded by American musician Darrell Scott. Since his original recording in 1997, the song has also been recorded by Patty Loveless, Brad Paisley, and Kathy Mattea, and performed live by Patty Loveless as a duet with Chris Stapleton at the 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards ceremony.
In 1964, singer Lou Johnson had a minor US hit with the song, with the title "Kentucky Bluebird". British singer Adam Faith also recorded the song as "A Message to Martha (Kentucky Bluebird)" in 1965, and had a substantial hit with it in the UK , reaching No. 12. [ 1 ]
His song "I Love", in which the narrator lists the things in life that he loves, was recorded by Heathen Dan, with completely altered lyrics, as "I Like" [12] and appeared many times on the Dr. Demento show in the early 1980s. Hall's song was also used with altered lyrics and a hard rock arrangement in a popular 2003 TV commercial for Coors ...
Shady Grove" (Roud 4456) [1] is a traditional Appalachian folk song, [2] believed to have originated in eastern Kentucky around the beginning the 20th century. [3] The song was popular among old-time musicians of the Cumberlands before being widely adopted in the bluegrass repertoire. [4]
In Dylan's version, Kentucky was changed to Colorado; [13] changing the state of origin in this song is common, [4] for example, Kentucky is changed to California in "Girl of Constant Sorrow" by Joan Baez and "Maid of Constant Sorrow" by Judy Collins. Aside from the lyrics, the melody also shows some significant differences between versions. [15]
While I stay on the old Kentucky shore. My eyes are getting blinded, and I cannot see my way. Hark! there's somebody knocking at the door. Oh! I hear the angels calling, and I see my Nelly Gray. Farewell to the old Kentucky shore. Chorus Oh, my darling Nelly Gray, up in heaven there they say, That they'll never take you from me any more.
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"Kentucky Avenue" is a song written and performed by Tom Waits, and released on Side Two of his 1978 album, Blue Valentine. [1] The song was also included on the 1986 compilation album Asylum Years .