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Richie Havens
Lyrics for Song: High Flying Bird, Richie Havens
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Richie Havens
"There's a high flyin' bird, flying way up in the sky,
And I wonder if she looks down, as she goes on by?
Well, she's flying so freely in the sky.
Lord, look at me here,
I'm rooted like a tree here,
Got those sit-down,
can't cry Oh Lord, gonna die blues.
Now the sun it comes up and lights up the day,
And when he gets tired, Lord, he goes on down his way,
To the east and to the west,
He meets God every day.
Lord, look at me here,
I'm rooted like a tree here,
Got those sit-down, can't cry
Oh Lord, gonna die blues.
Now I had a woman
Lord, she lived down by the mine,
She ain't never seen the sun,
Oh Lord, never stopped trying.
Then one day my woman up and died,
Lord, she up and died now.
Oh Lord, she up and died now.
She wanted to fly,
And the only way to fly is die, die, die.
There's a high flyin' bird, flying way up in the sky,
And I wonder if she looks down as she goes on by?
Well, she's flying so freely in the sky.
Lord, look at me here,
I'm rooted like a tree here,
Got those sit-down, can't cry,
Oh, Lord, gonna die blues."
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High Flying Bird, Richie Havens
Richie Havens was a defining voice of the folk-rock era, renowned for his percussive guitar style and powerful, improvisational vocals. This self-titled track captures his signature ability to blend raw emotion with rhythmic intensity, showcasing the dynamic range that made him a festival favorite. Havens often crafted songs that reflected his personal journey and the turbulent spirit of the 1960s, using his music to explore themes of freedom and resilience. His recordings remain celebrated for their energy and authenticity, bridging the gap between traditional folk and the emerging rock sounds of the time. This work stands as a testament to his enduring influence on the genre and his unique place in music history. |
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Richie Havens
"Other Songs - Richie Havens"
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