I Hear a Sweet Voice Calling
Bill Monroe, Osborne Brothers
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Our little girl taken sick one evening As she walked home from school And in her death bed soon bring her It made us so sad and so blue Then she called me close to her bedside And whispered these words soft and low, "Tell Mommy to come to me quickly, I want to kiss you both then go" I hear a sweet voice calling Way up in heaven on high God has made room for you daughter, Oh Mommy and Daddy don't cry Take care of my little brother Tell him I've gone to rest I know his little heart is broken He's all that you have left Then she closed her eyes forever Never to see us no more Until we meet our darling On that bright and peaceful shore
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Hear a Sweet Voice Calling" is typically classified as Bluegrass music, a genre that Bill Monroe is largely credited with pioneering.
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Recording TimeBill Monroe and his band, "The Blue Grass Boys," originally recorded the song in September of 1950.
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Original AlbumThe song was first released on the album named "I Saw the Light with some Help from My Friends" in 1973.
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Jazz InfluenceMonroe's music, including songs like "I Hear a Sweet Voice Calling," was known for incorporating elements of jazz, in addition to folk and old-time country music.
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Song ThemeThe song is a sorrowful tale of a young girl on her deathbed calling out to her father, a touching and intensely emotional narrative that Monroe was known for.
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Monroe’s InstrumentMonroe, who was skilled on the mandolin, likely used his favorite Gibson F-5 model while performing "I Hear a Sweet Voice Calling."
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CoversMany artists have covered the song, including the legendary musician Elvis Presley as part of his gospel collection.
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Music LegacyThe song is considered a significant contribution to the American Bluegrass genre and Bill Monroe's musical legacy.
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SongwritingLike many of Monroe's songs, "I Hear a Sweet Voice Calling" showcased his talent for emotive songwriting and storytelling.
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Performance StyleIn line with Monroe's signature style, the song features strong vocal harmonies and complex mandolin riffs.
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Grammy Hall of FameBill Monroe's version of "I Hear a Sweet Voice Calling" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, as part of the 'Historical' category.
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