Travelin' Prayer
Dolly Parton
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(Billy Joel) Hey Lord, take a look on around tonight And find out where my baby's gonna be Hey Lord, would ya look out for him tonight For he is far away from me Hey Lord, would ya look out for him tonight Make sure that he's gonna be alright Things gonna be alright with me Hey Lord, would ya look out for him tonight And make sure all his dreams are sweet Send down that ya got him on the road But you'll make it softer for his feet Hey Lord, would ya look out for him tonight Make sure that he's gonna be alright 'Til he's home and here with me Hey Lord, would ya look out for him tonight For he is sleeping under the sky Hey Lord, make sure the ground he's sleepin' on Is always warm and dry Ooo, don't give him too much pain And keep him away from planes Cause my baby hates to fly Hey Lord, would ya look out for him tonight For it gets rough along the way And if it all sounds strange Just because I don't know how to pray Ooo, won't you give him peace of mind And if you ever find the time Tell him I miss him everyday Hey Lord, take a look on around tonight And find out where he's gonna be Hey Lord, would ya look out for him tonight For he is far away from me Hey Lord, would ya look out for him tonight Make sure that he's gonna be alright 'Til he's home and here with me Here with me
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Travelin' Prayer" is a song that was originally written and performed by Billy Joel. He released it as part of his album named "Piano Man," which came out in 1973.
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GenreThis song embraces the country genre, which was unusual for Billy Joel, who was more commonly associated with pop, rock, and classical music.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it was not released as a single, "Travelin' Prayer" gained significant popularity, and it was one of the reasons why the "Piano Man" album peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200.
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AccoladesBilly Joel's "Travelin' Prayer" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1974, in the category of Best Pop Vocal Performance Male.
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Composition DetailsThis song is characterized by its fast, rollicking tempo with catchy lyrics, a harmonica solo and a clear influence of the bluegrass/country music genre.
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Cover VersionRenowned country singer Dolly Parton recorded a cover version of "Travelin' Prayer" in 1999. Her rendition was included in her bluegrass album "The Grass is Blue".
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Dolly Parton's PerformanceDolly Parton’s version of "Travelin' Prayer" was relatively slower and included instruments such as a fiddle, mandolin, and banjo, also acknowledging the song's country and bluegrass roots.
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Chart Performance of Dolly's VersionDolly Parton's version of the song reached number 39 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in the United States in 1999.
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Accolades for Dolly's VersionParton’s version of "Travelin' Prayer" won a Grammy award in 2001 for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
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Impact"Travelin' Prayer" is a prime example of how a song can transcend genres and artists, being equally embraced by fans of pop rock icon Billy Joel and country music legend Dolly Parton.
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