[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Alison Krauss & Union Station — Crazy Faith
Album: New Favorite
Avg rating:
7.4

Your rating:
Total ratings: 446









Released: 2001
Length: 3:41
Plays (last 30 days): 0
share tweet wikiwebsitesearchamg
cd
mp3
search
I lit my love and watched it burn
Asking nothing in return,
except the lessons I've been learned
Holding crazy faith

I've been touched by that bright fire,
Down to the root of my desire
While the smoke it rises higher
Holding crazy faith

Your not asking if I love this man,
I know you don't
You don't believe you can
Yet I've seen love open like a dancers fan
It's crazy I know but my faith says so
It tells me.

Am I an old fool for hanging love?
Would I be a fool to be long gone?
When has daylight gone to dawn
Oh my crazy faith

The questions will not let me sleep
Answers buried way too deep
At the bottom of our loveless game
Made by crazy faith

Your not asking if I love this man
I know you don't you don't believe you can
Yet I've seen love open like a dancers fan
It's crazy I know
But my faith says so
It tells me

Love your loose and loose your love
Let the hope fly from the glove
Do not search the skies above
Search your crazy faith

Love is lightning
Love is ice
It only strikes the lucky twice
One so you will know the price
Once for crazy faith

Your not asking if love this man
I know you don't you don't believe you can
Yet I've seen love open like a dancers fan
It's crazy I know
but my faith says soooo....
Comments (54)add comment
 kcar wrote:
I was reading a great long piece on Tony Rice in the NYT and apparently Alison has a treatable form of dsyphonia. …
 
Amazingly interesting, kcar: "Dysphonia is a broad clinical term which refers to abnormal functioning of the voice. More specifically, a voice can be classified as 'dysphonic' when there are abnormalities or impairments in one or more of the following parameters of voice: pitch, loudness, quality, and variability." Alison seems to have overcome her abnormality, big time. I wonder what this angel's specific "impairment" is/was (pitch, loudness, quality, or variability—can't imagine she'd have more than one of these! :-).
Posted 7 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Rarely is there a better marriage of a singer-fiddler and band as this, IMHO. Seriously. Even without the fiddler part.
Posted 7 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Can't help but tap my toe and bob my head to this relaxing rhythm and voice. What talented folks.{#Guitarist}
Posted 8 years ago by bm.deavenport613    [ Reply ]
They're still musically ascending. She gathers the best talent around her stellar voice.
 
jab49 wrote:
Outstanding. The best in the business at their best. How I wish they would come to Perth before passing their zenith.

 


Posted 8 years ago by Cwkelly3    [ Reply ]
Outstanding. The best in the business at their best. How I wish they would come to Perth before passing their zenith.
Posted 8 years ago by jab49    [ Reply ]
 fingerpin wrote:

6 years.
 
Thanks,

I never really liked her voice, but still listen to her renditions........goes for quite a lot of people, I suppose.
In her case, she has a crystalline vocal quality which doesn't satisfy my audius meatus, akin to Emmy Lou Harris, but on the right day they are equally perfect.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
Krauss, Douglas, and co. show the kind of restraint that only virtuosos can. 
 
yeah, a perfect example of less is more
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
This album is really beginning to grow on me
 
Posted 8 years ago by jgrosch    [ Reply ]
Agree with all the raves for these performers—but I have to tip my hat to the songwriter as well—just grand. 

 
Posted 9 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
Krauss, Douglas, and co. show the kind of restraint that only virtuosos can. 
Posted 9 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Voice of an angel. 
Posted 9 years ago by OlderGentleman    [ Reply ]
Not a single negative comment on this song to date.
And none from me.
Truly spectacular talent in this entire ensemble.
Posted 9 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
Heard them in concert maybe 12 years ago.  From the first notes, they had me on an amazing musical and emotional ride.  True quality.
Posted 9 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
Sorry Bill, I have to turn off RP for a bit.  This song is so perfect, I just can't hear anything else for a while.
Posted 9 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
Wow, what do ya know?! Musicians, instruments, sweet vocals, good song,...but no dramatic overproduction.
Posted 9 years ago by davboz    [ Reply ]
Yes, incredible musicians!

JUST QUALITY! 
Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Great singer backed by the very best musicians of this genre
Posted 10 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
I eschew this genre (long story) but her incredibly sensual voice allows me to make exceptions.
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
With nothing taken away from incredible vocal stylist/guitarist Tyminski, I think the instrumental spotlight belongs to dobro player Jerry Douglas here.


 
I don't know about that.  Lot of brilliant contributions on New Favourite and let's not forget that Dan "Man of constant sorrows" Tyminski is also that lazy boy who wouldn't hoe corn.  They were all awesome at Hard Rock in London a couple of years back.  An absolutely brilliant album.  Itake t"the lucky one as my self chosen theme tune.
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 bseib wrote:
Man she can hit every note perfectly, sweetly, and effortlessly.

 
I was reading a great long piece on Tony Rice in the NYT and apparently Alison has a treatable form of dsyphonia. Tony has it much worse, along with a host of arthritic and neuralgic ailments that have greatly limited his playing over the recent years. 

But yes, she has a beautifully sweet voice.  
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
VERY NICE
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
thx alison very good lyrics and song!!
Posted 11 years ago by fuonda    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:


Yes you are right. But to be honest, only recently i found out Jerry Douglas is a Union Station member... Amazing, that makes them even amazingER, if not amazingEST. {#Clap}
 
Jerry Douglas is great.  If you EVER have the chance to see him live, do so!
 
Posted 11 years ago by pk53    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
How long before " Plant" was this recorded, I wonder?
 
This was recorded in 2001. 6-7 years?
Posted 11 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Nice.  Very nice. 

Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 11 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
Man she can hit every note perfectly, sweetly, and effortlessly.
Posted 12 years ago by bseib    [ Reply ]
Ah Bill, I need to go to bed... How can I ever turn this off...
Posted 12 years ago by marcel    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
With nothing taken away from incredible vocal stylist/guitarist Tyminski, I think the instrumental spotlight belongs to dobro player Jerry Douglas here.

 

Yes you are right. But to be honest, only recently i found out Jerry Douglas is a Union Station member... Amazing, that makes them even amazingER, if not amazingEST. {#Clap}
Posted 12 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:
And how about a big hand for the amazing band Union Station with frontman Dan Tyminski...
 With nothing taken away from incredible vocal stylist/guitarist Tyminski, I think the instrumental spotlight belongs to dobro player Jerry Douglas here.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
{#High-five}

 Jeff09 wrote:
It's hard to overstate how good these people are.
 


Posted 13 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
It's hard to overstate how good these people are.
Posted 13 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
One of those rare artists that has such a pure voice....she sounds just like she's in the studio even when performing live.  A true professional.
Posted 13 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
How long before " Plant" was this recorded, I wonder?
 
6 years.

Posted 13 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
The true definition of "music to my ears" 9
Posted 13 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
And how about a big hand for the amazing band Union Station with frontman Dan Tyminski, seldom i have seen/heard so much talent in one band...

9
Posted 13 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Aww. Alison Krauss. She has such a beautiful Ol' timey voice.

Posted 14 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song! I just love those guitars.
Posted 14 years ago by ortega1    [ Reply ]

NBN: Alison Krauss by *EveryOneComesToRicks
Jess  ©2009-2010 *EveryOneComesToRicks

.

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
How long before " Plant" was this recorded, I wonder?
Posted 14 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Axelito wrote:
Yeah! First one! Very nice song!! -> 9
 
If posting first is your most important priority, I'd vote for going somewhere else that doesn't have so much traffic. Otherwise, just don't worry about it. It's about the music, not who gets there first... {#Mrgreen} And I agree - very nice song! {#Hug}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Very Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
I love this song! The rest of this CD is also great.  Jerry Douglas on Dobro is simply awesome...

Posted 14 years ago by lbaltz    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]

Alison Krauss & Union Station - "Stay" Live

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Sweet....
Posted 14 years ago by dasfeuer    [ Reply ]
She's got such a beautiful, pure voice.
Posted 14 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
 Axelito wrote:
Yeah! First one! Very nice song!! -> 9
 
Hang on and try again.
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
Her voice is d r e a m y
...sweet candy for the ears.
Posted 14 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
Thank You RP! {#Music}

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
A great band, nice singer.
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
Soooooo nice to hear Allison here.  Beautiful song - and album as well.  What a voice.  She is incredibly intelligent and talented.
Posted 14 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
Oh come on, will i ever be the first one to post anywhere?! ^^

 jkhandy wrote:
nice voice
 


Posted 14 years ago by Axelito    [ Reply ]
Yeah! First one! Very nice song!! -> 9
Posted 14 years ago by Axelito    [ Reply ]
nice voice
Posted 14 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]