Song Lyric Sunday – “Back to Earth” By Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard
This week Jim Adams has prompted us with choosing songs involving Air | Earth | Fire | Water for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday.
I have chosen “Back to Earth” by Willie Nelson with him singing duets with Merle Haggard (first video) and Melonie Cannon (second video).
I couldn’t find much about this song, but I think it is such a lovely song and worth sharing today. There is no denying WIllie’s guitar and these lyrics fit so well with the mood of his melody.
SONG FACTS
- Written by Willie Nelson
- Released on October 31, 2006
- It was the 3rd track on Disc One of a Two Disc album “Last of the Breed” compiled by Country Music Legends Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ray Price.
- Album reached #7 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums
- Album reached #64 on the U.S. Billboard 200
- Album was ranked #33 on the Rolling Stone’s list of Top 50 albums of 2007
“Back to Earth”
I guess my heart just settled back to earth I rode a dream so wild and free for all that dream was worth True love is both a blessing and a curse I guess my heart just settled back to earth I remember what you said that night so long ago My dream for you had ended and you let me know So I bounced from sky to sky, tryin' to keep the dream alive But everything I did just made it worse I guess my heart just settled back to earth The songs our love created, I still sing And every night we'd make the rafters ring And tonight I'll sing for everything I'm worth For all the hearts that settle back to earth The songs our love created, I still sing And every night we'd make the rafters ring And tonight I'll sing for everything I'm worth For all the hearts that settle back to earth Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings "Back to Earth" as written by Willie Nelson Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc. Lyrics powered by LyricFind
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Great choice 💜
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Thanks Willow. 😊 a bit different than the big hits I blog about.
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Yes most interesting 💜
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Regarding your bottom line about the song, Lisa, DITTO!!!
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Both videos are lovely, but it is hard to beat Willie and Merle.
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I absolutely agree with that! 💜
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Willie is a real cool dude and I never heard this song before. Thanks for sharing this gem Lisa. I think I like the Melonie Cannon duet better, as she has a very soothing voice.
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Thanks Jim! It’s interesting how each person has had a different opinion today. Willie is a cool dude. 😊
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This is so pretty! I enjoyed both versions, but love the blend of Willie and Melonie’s voices. Nice share, Lisa!
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The harmonica is a nice touch in the version. Both are really good. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Glad you liked them. 😊
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First time hearing this one. Got me teary-eyed seeing Willie and Merle singing together. Trigger sounding good! Great choice, Lisa.
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