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Phish — If I Could (w/ Alison Krauss)
Album: Hoist
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Released: 1994
Length: 4:04
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Take me to another place, she said
Take me to another time
Run with me across the oceans
Float me on a silver cloud

If I could I would, but I don't know how
If I could I would, but I don't know how
If I could I would and I'd take you now

Stay with me till time turns over
I want to feel my feet leave the ground
Take me where the whispering breezes
Can lift me up and spin me around

If I could I would, but I don't know how
If I could I would, but I don't know how
If I could I would and I'd take you now

Hear you laughing as we go
Flipping backward through the doors and through the windows
I'm melting into nothing

If I could I would, but I don't know how
If I could I would, but I don't know how
If I could I would and I'd take you now
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Wow, this is even worse than regular phish.
Posted 14 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Not a big Phish fan, but it was a good idea to collaborate with Alison, they work well together. 8!

Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 cactus7709 wrote:
bland-i-blub{#Sleep}
 
yup.

uber boring.........
Posted 14 years ago by Cruzan    [ Reply ]


Phish by wnick87
https://www.flickr.com/photos/14827897@N05/

WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE DEEP DOWN.
rock band noted for their extended jam sessions and musical improvisation. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983, the band's four members performed together for the better part of 21 years until their breakup in August 2004. Their music had elements of a wide variety of genres including, but not limited to, rock, jazz, and funk sounds. Each of their concerts was original in terms of the songs performed, the order in which they appeared, and the way in which they were performed.

Why I love them - Phish will forever be one of my favorite bands because of their ability to involve you in the song. Each song has it's own unique individuality. They are masters of the "jam" which is the point in the song of complete improvisation and free flowing instrumental. Being involved in an intense jam can take you to the level of orgasm. wnick87 

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Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
By far their best song, shows what they really can do if they wanted to, most their other stuff sounds to phishy for me though...
 
Wow. If that's the case, I haven't missed much...except endless repetitions of the same words. {#Rolleyes}

Nice music, though. 4
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
Nothing against Phish, but guys; when Alison Krauss is at the microphone just back away and let her sing the whole dam song. If you invite Wolfgang Puck over to cook dinner, why would you putter around in the kitchen and get in his way?

 
Precisely put.

Posted 14 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
By far their best song, shows what they really can do if they wanted to, most their other stuff sounds to phishy for me though...
 

As usual, spot on Dave!{#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Since you don't know how, why don't you shut up about it. {#Headache}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
I love it when Phish actually plays songs instead of that damn jam shi'te (yes, I am not a Dead fan either). They actually can play very pretty little indie pop songs when they put their mind to it, I like it!{#Bananapiano}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
More Phish please one of my favorite bands. Thanks for playin. Also a Krauss fan
Posted 14 years ago by robroke    [ Reply ]
Nothing against Phish, but guys; when Alison Krauss is at the microphone just back away and let her sing the whole dam song. If you invite Wolfgang Puck over to cook dinner, why would you putter around in the kitchen and get in his way?

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
By far their best song, shows what they really can do if they wanted to, most their other stuff sounds to phishy for me though...
 

Sounds a bit like a lullabye to me - not Phishy enough!

Posted 15 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
By far their best song, shows what they really can do if they wanted to, most their other stuff sounds to phishy for me though...
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 DoctorHooey wrote:
Great song, especially the bridge! Good stuff. I love Alison Krauss. She elevates anything to the level of transcendence.
 
Oh yes, she takes Radio Paradise up where it belongs. Too bad there's not more Alison on RP. {#Sunny}

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
bland-i-blub{#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by cactus7709    [ Reply ]
 Bocephus wrote:

A good Phish song. When they stop noodling around and being goofy they make some good stuff—unfortunately that is more the exception than the rule.

 
Couldn't have put it better, myself.

Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Alison is a living godess -
Posted 15 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
That steel drum thing is nice too - I'm on an island with a margarita!  Woo Hoo!
Posted 15 years ago by taylord    [ Reply ]
Cool - good vocal harmonies, very complimentary.

Posted 15 years ago by taylord    [ Reply ]

When I heard this I thought of "Please Be With Me" from Eric Clapton's 461 Ocean Boulevard.


Posted 15 years ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]
 Gish05 wrote:
I didn't know they did a song together! Interesting...
 
A good Phish song. When they stop noodling around and being goofy they make some good stuff—unfortunately that is more the exception than the rule.

Posted 15 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
I didn't know they did a song together! Interesting...
Posted 15 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]

No horses were harmed during the making of this album.
 

Posted 16 years ago by RongoTBurg    [ Reply ]
Better than anything on her CD with Plant ...
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]

At long last, Phish is going to play together again.  Hearing this makes me look forward to many great shows to come!!!{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajam}{#Bananapiano}


Posted 16 years ago by o2bnsv    [ Reply ]
how many times have you thought...................
if i could i would, but i don't know how.....................
Posted 16 years ago by elliotgoettelman    [ Reply ]
We must be on a month +1 day cycle with this playlist.
Posted 16 years ago by TrebleStauter    [ Reply ]
This song is crap!{#Frustrated}
Posted 16 years ago by californiatwin    [ Reply ]
This song kicks ass.
Posted 16 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Amazing vocals for Phish...not normally stellar in that category.
Posted 16 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
CD cover looks amazingly like the Brooks Brothers logo.
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Funny how she fits in so well wherever she goes.
Posted 16 years ago by meddle    [ Reply ]
*sigh*
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Great song, especially the bridge! Good stuff. I love Alison Krauss. She elevates anything to the level of transcendence.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
too bad you don't know how. . .
ZING!
Posted 17 years ago by danimal3114u    [ Reply ]
my favorite Phish song
Posted 17 years ago by nance    [ Reply ]
which lyrics can't you understand or or you listening to crappy bootlegs...I find no comparison between the two. physicsgenius wrote:
I always hear Phish compared to the Grateful Dead, but I don't get it. Sure, they are very self-indulgent and drugged up, but at least they have a melody and you can understand the lyrics.
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Poor horse. Good choice, Bill. Phish for non-fans.
Posted 17 years ago by Geo_orc1    [ Reply ]
I never knew this was Allison Kraus... and I have the albulm, too! wow. very nice touch to the song.
Posted 17 years ago by pbostian    [ Reply ]
actually not bad for Phish...who are usually boring to me.
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
SpaceCase wrote:
Damn, I just missed this....If I could skip back through tracks I missed I would....
too bad you don't know how. . .
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Greenman wrote:
Much better than Phish alone.
Yes. Beautiful...
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
If I could I would with Allison Krauss? Well sure ...
Posted 17 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
Damn, I just missed this....If I could skip back through tracks I missed I would....
Posted 17 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
The surname is "Krauss", no e. And she's brilliant as a vocalist and on her fiddle.(click here)
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Up with People!
Posted 17 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
Alison!! Get away from those dirty hippies right now!
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
I always hear Phish compared to the Grateful Dead, but I don't get it. Sure, they are very self-indulgent and drugged up, but at least they have a melody and you can understand the lyrics.
Posted 17 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
Much better than Phish alone.
Posted 17 years ago by Greenman    [ Reply ]
A lovely loping melody...thanks for a refreshing "aahhhh" in my day. Me likee.
Posted 18 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
Is this your repetitive song mix, Bill? Is this your repetitive song mix, Bill?
Posted 18 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Ms. Krauss might beg to differ: https://www.alisonkrauss.com/ Oregon_Steve wrote:
No.
Posted 18 years ago by IHateParis    [ Reply ]
vvlee wrote:
Isn't it Alison "Krauss", not "Krause"?
Yes.
Posted 18 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
vvlee wrote:
Isn't it Alison "Krauss", not "Krause"?
No.
Posted 18 years ago by Oregon_Steve    [ Reply ]
Isn't it Alison "Krauss", not "Krause"?
Posted 18 years ago by vvlee    [ Reply ]
Is there anything that Allison does not improve?
Posted 18 years ago by jenseda    [ Reply ]
MCKY wrote:
Never got into phish, but alwasy liked this song, and this version with the dandy Allison Krause is very fine.
Same here. Nice strings.
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
I give this a 6 because of Allison...otherwise I'd probably go with a 4. From me to Allison:
Posted 18 years ago by pixidrizzl    [ Reply ]
never got into phish...period.
Posted 18 years ago by baltimorelovejoy    [ Reply ]
The "Donna Godchaux" phase of Phish? ya ya, I know it is Allison Krause on this song...
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Never got into phish, but alwasy liked this song, and this version with the dandy Allison Krause is very fine.
Posted 18 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
I had to look at the title again. "If I could I would with Alison Krause." Yeah, me too!
Woohoo!!
Posted 18 years ago by ArmchairMusician    [ Reply ]
Eww, punctuated by lovely, then back to eww.
Posted 18 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
More Phish! More JamBands!
Posted 18 years ago by Idaho    [ Reply ]
honeygirl wrote:
I like this song so much. I like Allison Krause's voice, I saw her performance with Paisley... ... "If I could I would but I don't know how..." says a lot when you just don't know what to say.
NO, it's just repetitious-poor communication skills &/or poor lyric writing skills
Posted 18 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
I like this song so much. I like Allison Krause's voice, I saw her performance with Paisley... ... "If I could I would but I don't know how..." says a lot when you just don't know what to say.
Posted 18 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Diane, I have never really been able to convey how I feel about Phish, but you have really summed it up!! There are a few Phish songs that I enjoy (such as "Bouncin' Round the Room"), but other than that, it is hard to pay attention to their music because it is so bland. I have forced myself to listen to them (like an entire live album) in an effort to "get them" but I just don't. So, I agree -- I don't dislike them, but I just don't like them.
I can't say I'm a big fan but I have liked their music and I particularily love their "Junta" album. Maybe if you tried, "Divided Sky" or "Fee" from that album you'd like some Phish. "Divided Sky" is one of my all time favorite songs.
Posted 18 years ago by jbettencourt    [ Reply ]
i dont remember this being on the HOIST album..
Posted 18 years ago by buddy213    [ Reply ]
Simply sweet!
Posted 19 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
JoJopugs wrote:
more and more Phish on RP - SWEEEEEEET!
I agree, Phish tunes from Rift or Round Room please!
Posted 19 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
HEEEEYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Posted 19 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
I had to look at the title again. "If I could I would with Alison Krause." Yeah, me too!
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I'm not normally a big Phish phan. But with the addition of strings, and Allison...it's a pretty fine tune. *edit* on subsequent listenings, I wish the lyrics weren't quite so repetitious...still a good song.
With you on that one, it really demonstrates the depth of their musicianship. And if you take the Dead/Phish parallel, Allison Krause beats the usually squalling Donna Godchaux 100%.
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
One more time, if you could you would what? :iamwith:
Posted 19 years ago by ezzyme    [ Reply ]
snowak wrote:
There are a lot better songs by phish maybe they should be played as well. Does anyone have the white tape from Phish? I lost mine.
In fact I due! Do you need a copy?
Posted 19 years ago by JoJopugs    [ Reply ]
I'm not normally a big Phish phan. But with the addition of strings, and Allison...it's a pretty fine tune. *edit* on subsequent listenings, I wish the lyrics weren't quite so repetitious...still a good song.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
more and more Phish on RP - SWEEEEEEET! :nodhead:
Posted 19 years ago by JoJopugs    [ Reply ]
There are a lot better songs by phish maybe they should be played as well. Does anyone have the white tape from Phish? I lost mine.
Posted 19 years ago by snowak    [ Reply ]
that's the first Phish song I've heard that I didn't have to mute...perhaps it is the presence of a guest vocalist that makes this one tolerable to me
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
fortyonejb wrote:
wonderful duet, just love phish, great sound, great music. alot of people just don't get what phish is all about. Their music is incredibly intricate, yet sounding straightforward. Trey is a genius!
right on
Posted 19 years ago by edechewe    [ Reply ]
diane wrote:
...... Aside from Bouncin, I find Phish's music akin to going 'road blank'. (The "somehow I've driven 2 miles down the highway, but have no recollection of it" experience.) When Phish music is played I have no experience of it, no awareness that it's on. They only way I know that Phish lives is if I happen to look up at the playlist. I don't dislike them, it's just what happens... :?
Maybe if you actually went to a Phish show, you would understand.
Posted 19 years ago by snowak    [ Reply ]
snowak wrote:
Didn't we hear this a few hours ago??
Yep. Less than 2.5 hours ago, to be more exact. I am a defender of Bill's repeat playlists, but this is a little too soon! It must have something to do with his database meltdown a couple of hours ago. If I could (have another song played), I would.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Didn't we hear this a few hours ago??
Posted 19 years ago by snowak    [ Reply ]
diane wrote:
...... Aside from Bouncin, I find Phish's music akin to going 'road blank'. (The "somehow I've driven 2 miles down the highway, but have no recollection of it" experience.) When Phish music is played I have no experience of it, no awareness that it's on. They only way I know that Phish lives is if I happen to look up at the playlist. I don't dislike them, it's just what happens... :?
Diane, I have never really been able to convey how I feel about Phish, but you have really summed it up!! There are a few Phish songs that I enjoy (such as "Bouncin' Round the Room"), but other than that, it is hard to pay attention to their music because it is so bland. I have forced myself to listen to them (like an entire live album) in an effort to "get them" but I just don't. So, I agree -- I don't dislike them, but I just don't like them.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
whoah, this is definitely not in the playlist I'm listening to...
Posted 19 years ago by MisterVErb    [ Reply ]
wonderful duet, just love phish, great sound, great music. alot of people just don't get what phish is all about. Their music is incredibly intricate, yet sounding straightforward. Trey is a genius!
Posted 19 years ago by fortyonejb    [ Reply ]
diane wrote:
...... Aside from Bouncin, I find Phish's music akin to going 'road blank'. (The "somehow I've driven 2 miles down the highway, but have no recollection of it" experience.) When Phish music is played I have no experience of it, no awareness that it's on. They only way I know that Phish lives is if I happen to look up at the playlist. I don't dislike them, it's just what happens... :?
Pretty much on the mark. Another way is: 21st Century elevator music!
Posted 19 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
...... Aside from Bouncin, I find Phish's music akin to going 'road blank'. (The "somehow I've driven 2 miles down the highway, but have no recollection of it" experience.) When Phish music is played I have no experience of it, no awareness that it's on. They only way I know that Phish lives is if I happen to look up at the playlist. I don't dislike them, it's just what happens... :?
Posted 19 years ago by diane    [ Reply ]
With Alison Krauss' voice at your disposal, this is all theycould come up with?
Posted 19 years ago by Steelhead    [ Reply ]
imabubblygirl wrote:
They've got Alison Krauss' name spelled incorrectly. Makes it a little hard to search for her other work.
The song's also just called "If I Could" according to Amazon....
Posted 19 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
I wonder where Phish met Allison. They seem to be an unlikely duo although they sound great together.
Posted 19 years ago by wxman    [ Reply ]
taaka wrote:
And I tought for years that was Dollie Parton singing... Great song.
Me too! DOn't like the song, though. Too repetitive.
Posted 19 years ago by mrmojorisin    [ Reply ]
They've got Alison Krauss' name spelled incorrectly. Makes it a little hard to search for her other work.
Posted 19 years ago by imabubblygirl    [ Reply ]
sergeant_x wrote:
Allison Krause is an angel....and if I could...I would!
Perhaps one of the most beautiful voices ever.
Posted 19 years ago by red5_bc    [ Reply ]
interesting spelling of Alison Krauss...
Posted 19 years ago by abbefaith    [ Reply ]
Made me turn up the volume, always a good criterion for liking a song, I think
Posted 19 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
my favorite phish song... nice!
Posted 19 years ago by abbefaith    [ Reply ]
My feet are off the ground! This is a good duet. two thumbs up.
Posted 19 years ago by Drummer4soul    [ Reply ]
Wow!! Me likey!!
Posted 19 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
I used to think it was Dolly Parton singing with Phish in this song. Good song, good album.
Posted 20 years ago by madtowner11    [ Reply ]
flipping backward through the doors and through the windows... great song from a great band
Posted 20 years ago by twiggy77    [ Reply ]
I want to feel my feet leave the ground...
Posted 20 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
black321 wrote:
FYI, the charges were dropped and ruled a misunderstanding.
That's true. Unfortunately, for Mike Gordon, he was discovered by some Hell's Angels who were backstage after the show and who, according to the news accounts I read, "delivered their own justice" before the authorities arrived.
Posted 20 years ago by Tarquin    [ Reply ]
lordcruloze wrote:
Dude got busted for taking "art" photos of a 9 year old girl. Too bad. I kind of like this group.
FYI, the charges were dropped and ruled a misunderstanding.
Posted 20 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
Allison Krause is an angel....and if I could...I would!
Posted 21 years ago by sergeant_x    [ Reply ]
This is a great composition. It's a precursor to the matured material that would appear later on 'Billy Breathes'. Allison Krause's voice is a nice addition to the mix too.
Posted 21 years ago by saintstephen    [ Reply ]
this is the first phish album i had heard. i immediately went out and got all others i could find...i still enjoy some good phish now and again. did go through a little phishy stage there for a while...funny to remember... me like-a the phish
Posted 21 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
beautiful tune
Posted 21 years ago by littleRoom    [ Reply ]
Phish is an acquired taste a la Grateful Dead. This is one of their shorter and more 'practical' songs. I love Phish and always will and am always happy to hear any of their work on RP. Thanks.
Posted 21 years ago by fzumwalt    [ Reply ]
Just heard for the first time. Great tune.
Posted 21 years ago by Geed    [ Reply ]
What a good composed song from the band. Not many past Rift. After that, with some exclusions, it just noodles
Posted 21 years ago by ala_kavorka    [ Reply ]
Sounds like RP got taken over by a lame easy-listening station. This really sucks.
Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Dude got busted for taking \"art\" photos of a 9 year old girl. Too bad. I kind of like this group.
Posted 21 years ago by lordcruloze    [ Reply ]
Excellent choice... this entire album is great
Posted 21 years ago by chlobug    [ Reply ]
This is the kind of phish song I like. If they would just play good solid compositions like this, and not jerk around (pardon me, \"jam\") for half an hour in the middle of every tune...
Posted 21 years ago by shel-nyc    [ Reply ]
This song brought me into the Phish phold. I love this song and Allison\'s pure voice in it.
Posted 21 years ago by deecee99    [ Reply ]