Arlo McKinley - "If I Could Only Fly" Blaze Foley Cover (Paste Solo Session)
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- Arlo McKinley "If I Could Only Fly" (Blaze Foley) for Paste Magazine
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If I Could Only Fly (Lyrics)
I almost felt you touching me just now
I wish I knew which way to turn and go
I feel so good and then, then I feel so bad
I wonder what I ought to do
If I could only fly, if I could only fly
I'd bid this place goodbye to come and be with you
But I can hardly stand and I got no where to run
Another sinking sun and one more lonely night
The wind keeps blowing, somewhere, everyday
Tell me things get better, somewhere, up the way
Just dismal thinking on a dismal day
And sad songs for us to bare
If I could only fly
If we could only fly
If we could only fly
There'd be no more lonely nights
You know, sometimes, I write happy songs
Then some little thing goes wrong
I wish they all could make you smile
Coming home soon and I wanna stay
Maybe we can, somehow, get away
I wish you could come with me when I go again
If I could only fly, if I could only fly
I'd bid this place goodbye to come and be with you
But I can hardly stand and I got no where to run
Another sinking sun and one more lonely night
An Ohio singer/songwriter with a soulful, rootsy blend of country, rock, and folk, Arlo McKinley debuted in 2014 with his self-titled album. In 2020, he came to wider public attention with Die Midwestern, released on the late John Prine's Oh Boy label. Two years later, he issued This Mess We're In.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, McKinley first began singing at age eight in the choir at his family's Baptist church. Growing up, he imbibed his Kentucky-born father's LPs, listening to artists like Hank Williams and George Jones, as well as Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, and Van Morrison. By his teens, he was playing guitar and singing in punk bands. However, in his twenties he began writing his own songs, gravitating toward rootsy country and soul sounds, mixing it with his varied rock influences. A troubled period involving drugs waylaid his career and found him moving away from music. For several years, he drove a truck delivering tuxedos between Cincinnati and Detroit. He eventually returned to songwriting and in 2014 released his debut album, Arlo McKinley & the Lonesome Sound. Hitting the road, he gained wider attention touring alongside roots luminaries like Tyler Childers, John Moreland, Jason Isbell, and Justin Townes Earle. In March 2020, he became the final artist signed by legendary singer/songwriter John Prine's Oh Boy Records label just before Prine's death that April. In August 2020, McKinley released his sophomore album and Oh Boy debut, Die Midwestern, recorded at Sam Phillips Recording Studio with Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang. 2022 saw the release of McKinley's third long-player, the inward-looking This Mess We're In.
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My dad passed on July 8th. I stumbled on this song and I've cried everyday since. I listen to this daily and blast it as loud as I can every morning hoping dad hears it. He was my dad, my best friend, and the toughest man I've ever known. My absolute hero. Still can't believe he's gone. I'd give anything to call his phone and hear his voice just one more time. Thank you for this cover Arlo. You did amazing on it.
Feel ya friend and it’s coming up on 5 years now and I’d give what’s asked for jus one more bottom shelf bourbon neat together, music playing and us as us. Feel him near now❤️
I feel you my friend I lost my dad when I was just a young man I was just 16 years old the most pain I've been through I still miss my dad ❤ ive never got over it and I am 35 years old now
I'm hearing this for the first time and the lyrics speak to my soul. As a server addict I'm sitting cryin and can feel every word. "That shadow coming creepin round the bend, it's been waiting just to hold me." Lord please take this darkness from my soul and help me be sober.....plz
Everything is OK! You're a good person with value and the world wouldn't be the same without you! Fight!!
This is the realest song I've ever heard! It makes me feel everything all at once when I hear it! Arlo is the cure!
I was at my dad's funeral today and this popped up on my phone. Great song and artist ❤️
Sorry for your lost, I lost my mom Nov 7th of last year. She was murder and I hope you find the light again soon. Be strong and keep them tears from drowning you. It will take time, I cant say move on because I haven't moved on yet. Things will be hard, anything and everything will make you miss them.. just another "sinking sun.." 🕯
Life goes on! 💪 I don't personally believe in god, but I believe the death is some kind of illusion.. It's because your mind and "soul" is made out of energy, nothing physical. And according the laws of physics "no energy can be either created or destroyed" ☝️So I believe that when we (our bodies) die, that energy just discharges out from our body and it spreads all around our enviroment. That way we will never die because our souls will keep on going 🙏
@Paul Barney I wasn't on my phone Asshole, a notification sounded and popped up and I looked at my screen!
Lost my pops on all hallows eve,GOD i miss him
Sorry for your loss, what a fantastic song to pop up in that moment though. I lost mine about 4 years ago now and this song definitely resonated with me!
If anyone has not read it yet, I highly recommend "Living in the Woods in a Tree: Remembering Blaze Foley" by Sybil Rosen. Beautiful book.
It is very good! 👍🏻
I grew up in Malvern Arkansas
I had just came across this a few day's after my wife had passed. My God this song is tearing my heart out. In a good way it was just what I needed to find . Thank You
David, so sorry you lost her, our hearts and prayers from my wife an i for the pain of losing a spouse to you sir.. we wish you well, God speed. i know for myself when i'm just really broken down depressed to the max, a sad slow country music ballads soothes the angry beast that's ripping out my heart. i'd be lost if i lost my wife. take care, brother.
Condolences. Hope your grief is moving you forward and providing you with happy memories.
If you are open to a song suggestion for your situation, I suggest "If We Were Vampires" by Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires.
Hope this is cathartic for you.
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This is such a beautiful song. It is not humanly possible for anyone to write a song more heartfelt and sincere than “If I Could Only Fly”. Nobody ever had a shred of doubt that Blaze meant every damn word of it. And Arlo’s version? Well, it’s in all likelihood the best version that will ever be recorded. Like it was tailored made for Arlo’s voice and soul. Just shattering.
Christopher Sheffield, best damn comment ever.
I love Arlo and this song I lost my brother almost a year ago to bone cancer. I never knew I could feel this empty. If I could fly I would absolutely see my brother again. Thank you Arlo your music gets me through these long lonely days and nights.
I also love the version of this song on Western AF, with Dylan Earl, Nick Shoulders, and Willie Carlyle.
Hands down best cover of Blazes infamous masterpiece.
My late brother loved that old lush
R I P Blaze and Tony
Feel like I'm listening to a new age Willie Nelson.. awesome..
makes me think of John Prine...
I am a singer songwriter becasue of talent like Blaze and Townes; and if Blaze cannot be with us to sing his songs, then you are the man to do it! You are amazing, and you are your own man, but underneath that I swear I can hear a little bit of Blaze bleeding through your vocals. Love you and your music, but thanks for bringing a bit of Blaze back to today's younger audiences who many not know him otherwise.
BLAZE!!!
So lucky to have someone who sends me music like this. Beautiful.
Wish I did
I've listened to this version 500 times in a row and counting. Blazes' death was such a tragedy but left us with some beautiful music❤
Putting a few tears in my beer
Thank you for keeping this music alive and relevant.
Why was this video not liked ???
hits head and adds like 👍 again!! 💕
I miss my mom and dad my mom passed on oct 10 and my dad when i was 17 I've just been just pushing through the days having no clue what to do
God will guide you my friend. It's not an easy journey at times, but God's wings will carry you on the days that your's can't.
Best version since Blaze, pure and perfect.
If I could only fly I'd be with my love, and jumping off a bridge would not cross my mind. Love.
This song is originally sung by Merle Haggard! Great song! Was my Dads favorite.
And this my friend is music that you can actually feel! Thank you Arlo for being you and doing Blaze justice 🔥
Amazing rendition!
A song that tributes the sad and lonely to maybe a day that will unite them with the ones that make them happy
My husband loves Arlo’s music, it’s not something I’m into personally but I can appreciate and respect his raw talent. I hope he goes far in this industry.
You will be remembered forver,my friend.That song goes deep in my heart.
Mar used to be one of my favorite months,one to look forward to,now it's one of dread.Mar.is not only the month that I met my soulmate and best friend,it was also the month we wanted to be married,now it's the anniversary month of when he passed away.I always release balloons on that day,and play a song that has meaning.I've decided this will be the song I play as I release the balloons this yr...This man is beyond talent,I'm so glad I came across his music.I love everything he sings.
This guys got talent I hate how there is a thumbs down button if people dont like it they should just move on instead of leaving negative shit.
This guy is amazing, his song Bag of Pills was my introduction and my god how is this guy not a superstar ! Keep on keeping on Arlo McKinley!
Same for me !!! "Bag Of Pills" is achingly beautiful....I am really loving him and his music.
Josh Lyons I agree! Can’t stop listening ... Die Midwestern ... I’m from Wisconsin
The guy who wrote this song never got famous either, unfortunately.
@@brettdornberger7072 he made it as a legend though. John Prine covered a ton of Blaze
They only come along once in a blue moon. You know a talent that is so amazing, so good that it seems to be effortless. I think you are now looking at one of these people.
Speaks to the soul of humankind. To really live is to suffer in some way.
Wow ♥️ my cousin's husband passed away last month and I sent to this her today. What a beautiful song. ❤️
Original brought me here...and I just love arlo...so it's a good day
I'm originally from San Diego and moved to Georgetown, Kentucky 2+ years ago. I grew up with Hip Hop/ Rap music. I accidentally found Arlo on Spotify and I've been hooked ever since! I've seen him in shows 4 times in 2 years! Thank You Arlo
The Hag is looking down and saying what a beautiful voice singing one of his greatest hits! My dad's favorite by Merle but he loved all of the Hags songs! Hit you right in the heart! Arlo keep making great music Man! Love your songs and your voice! My son is 38 and I'm 60. My son actually sent me songs by you and they all melt my heart!
Awesome song and artist. I'd fly away too just to see my father and my daughter in Heaven. God blessed you Arlo and please keep sharing that blessing with us all !! Sing and play your heart out. 😃🎼🎻🎙
You made my whiskey taste sweet, then I cried. You made Foley proud so you know!
Arlo does a great cover probably the best cover of this song !
This may be the best version ive ever heard..im a big Blaze and Haggard fan so that is saying a heck of a lot fella
Could be I've worn Blaze and Haggard out so you are tagged now
A more than worthy tribute to ol Blaze❤️
Blaze❤❤❤❤
Glad we still have great ppl like you sir to embrace forgotten singer/song writers like Blaze.... thank you.
Arlo's voice just resonates with me. I heard him at the gym. We all sat down and listened. I swear half the guys were touched.
The Hag is the man , but Arlo nailed it too !
If this dont put a tear in your beer , you aint country. Thanks Arlo and Blaze .
Arlo, it's almost 2 am. And I'm sitting in my field jamming to you. Absolutely beautiful. Just beautiful. So much soul. Such a story teller. My heart's full. Thank you ♥️
that's what's up!
Amazingly,Beautiful Arlo.❤
I had the Merle Haggard version played at my dad's funeral. I was under the impression that Haggard wrote this song for Tammy Wynette
❤️🤗 I will love you alway's & forever!
Townes Van Zandt said something about how you can’t fake certain things. He was referencing Blaze Foley in this conversation. You can’t fake that emotion. And honestly Arlo has no need to fake it seems because all I heard was genuine
Man . I bet you don't realize how good you sound .😊
This sends chills down my spine. Amazing, simply amazing.
Haggard could wrench my soul , but this guy's really good !
Tears and goosebumps.
Beautiful
So hauntingly beautiful... Blaze would be proud to hear you do this
Your light shines bright brother
This fella has the songs in him! 😋
I needed to hear all these songs. I lost so many loved ones in a short 200 days. I cry for all of them with each song you sing. I needed too.
And I thought Merle did a great job on Foley's masterpiece. But Arlo! Damn dude!!!
You know it's good when this is my sixth time listening to this in two days!
I swear... I was thinking that there is something about him that reminds me of Blaze Foley.. Both incredibly talented for sure! To find my favorite Blaze song covered doesn't surprise me at all.
Not surprised to find you are a fan of the Duct Tape Messiah! Thank you for being an awesome human being and making music that makes me want to cry and sing!
Best cover of this song I've heard and I've listened to many of them. I kept searching for that one voice of this song that could put me in the place I want to be and "take me there" and this is it. Man you did a GREAT job. Fairhope, AL.
@Chongo Lad Ben Haggard did a really nice job singing it also. First time i've heard him do it and I think he does it well. Thanks for recommending it.
i wish Arlo would cover one deputy dogs tune on all his albums the 1st tune i ever herd Arlo do was,just like the rest i said to my friend man he sure named his band the right name, it is a lonesome sound he reminds me of Blaze i hope he covers him someday, picture cards cant picture is the one i had on my mind and hope to hear him do it someday right now there is no one i want to see live more than Arlo
I'm finally understanding my meaning and I know you Will 2 Brother 🫂💜. Thank You for inspiring me to dig deep into a cultural change!!! I love you Brother and I pray everyday that we all are forgiven and absolved every night🔥❣️
Great storyteller, miss my bluegrass family. Keep on keeping on Arlo, listening from Douglas Arizona
Your voice is a gift from God maybe inspire others like me.
Nailed it.
This song introduced me to Arlo.
I grew up in Malvern Arkansas and only recently learned Blaze Foley was born in Malvern.
I saw this video and thought I'd give it a shot.
I loved it.
Better than Willie or Merle...
Or Blaze.
For about a day I just listened to it over and over, and didn't give much thought to Arlo. I had him pegged for a music teacher from NYC, or something.
Then I typed his name in the search bar ofCZcams. Life hasnt been the same since.
I mentioned him to a friend who does some touring. He said "I love Tim! Great guy! I'm a bastard."
Idk how I'm just discovering this dude.
I picked this song to be played at my mom funeral in October. This is a great cover to an ole Blaze Foley song.
I love listening to Blaze Foley. Love His Music. I tell you something though. Never thought anyone could play his music as good as he did. This is one of my favorite songs of his. Arlo my friend.....you did that man Blaze an Honor and Justice with How Beautifully you sang his song. Just Absolutely Amazing. GREAT. Just Great.
Thank you
Arlo is the most genuine dude and such an amazing songwriter! You still owe me a Banq in Colorado
He sure is a great
natural fit
OMG! I'm literally balling my eyes out. Your voice is so pure & clear! I feel every word that leaves your soul, every chord that you strum! Thank you for sharing your gift with us! I for one am not worthy but will cherish it just the same.
Yeah Arlo,you nailed it with this one!!between “whatever you want”and this?you touched many hearts,one more lonely night!story of my life.
FrostShaker Robinson.... Of course you are worthy☺
You are awesome. I just found this old Merle song ....I play it too.
talk about amazing...wow what a vocalist...the chills i feel... if i could only fly.. i miss u Jeff Grimes
Makes me think of my son Ari 8/2/17-8/16/17 I miss you little man
Man I miss my dad
First time I heard Merle Haggard singing this song it brought me to tears well Arlo you pulled a few out of this ol boys heart I am so glad I stumbled across your music
This is an absolutely beautiful rendition of such a classic song. Thank you.
💙 if i could only fly
Doing the Duct Tape Messiah justice and then some❤️amazing
YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN 🇨🇱🤘💯
Omg!! His voice sounds like Willey Nelson...love this song great,🔥🔥🔥
This is absolutely the tribute to a great friend. Thank you. P.s. I cry every time. You absolutely captured what it means.
I revisit this often. Thank you for the beautiful treat.
This is the best cover that does blaze justice
Arlo, you're welcome at my place like family. I'm in the Tulsa area. If you ever need a place to crash,you and your people are always welcome.
First I heard this gentleman ___ wonderful vocalist ____ this might be one of the greatest ballads in American music .
Absolutely beautiful!! ❤
Arlo brother I've lost my dad and three close friends from fucking pain pills brother you've help me in many ways with your music I've met you at the v club been a super fan snice it's like you read my heart brother keep them coming love your music cabin creek West by God Virginia here!!
Saw him live. Brothers when I tell you he's legit as fuck. Nicest bro u can imagine
I love how simple he made the guitar on this.
I'm learning finger picking just to do this version
I would give almost anything to meet this man...
One of the best out there right now!
killed it brother,mad respect ,arlo
New favorite Arlo
Blaze knew, Thank you for this amazing tribute.