Written by Hoagy Carmichael with words by Johnny Mercer in 1941; the fifth track on Fallen Angels.
The words
A lonely singer asks a skylark whether it has seen anywhere the love they are longing for.
The singer speaks to a bird in flight, asking it to carry news of a love that might be waiting in some faraway place. The song is full of yearning and imagery of open skies, distant meadows and night. Its long, winding melody is famously demanding to sing. Dylan takes it slowly and carefully, his band playing a soft, airy backing that leaves room for the melody's wandering phrases.
Words by Johnny Mercer
Lyrics on bobdylan.com ↗Listen
The words
A lonely singer asks a skylark whether it has seen anywhere the love they are longing for.
The singer speaks to a bird in flight, asking it to carry news of a love that might be waiting in some faraway place. The song is full of yearning and imagery of open skies, distant meadows and night. Its long, winding melody is famously demanding to sing. Dylan takes it slowly and carefully, his band playing a soft, airy backing that leaves room for the melody's wandering phrases.
Words by Johnny Mercer
Lyrics on bobdylan.com ↗The same year · 2016
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