Travelin' Prayer

Billy Joel

About Travelin' Prayer

"Travelin' Prayer" is a single written and performed by singer Billy Joel, and released as the 3rd single from his 1973 album Piano Man. The song is described as an urgent, banjo-fueled gem. It reached number No. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 34 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1974. It was a slightly bigger hit in Canada, where it reached No. 61. The country-flavored song has been covered by both Earl Scruggs and Dolly Parton. Parton's version is particularly noteworthy, having been awarded a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1999.  


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2010
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Hey Lord, take a look all around
And I'd a find where my baby's gonna be
Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight
'Cause she is far across the sea
Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight
And make sure that she's gonna be alright
And things are gonna be alright with me

Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight
And make sure that all her dreams are sweet
Said now, would ya guide her on the roads
And make them softer for her feet
Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight
And make sure that she's gonna be alright
Until she's home and here with me

Hey, Lord would ya look out for her tonight
If she is sleepin' under the sky
Said now, make sure the ground she's sleepin' on
Is always warm and dry
Um, don'tcha give her too much rain
Try to keep her away from pain
Because my baby hates to cry

Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight
'Cause it gets rough along the way
Said now, this song seems strange is just because
I don't know how to pray
Um, won'tcha give her peace of mind
And if you ever find the time
Won'tcha tell her I miss her everyday

Hey Lord, take a look all around
And I'd a-find where my baby's gonna be
Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight
'Cause she is far across the sea
Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight
And make sure that she's gonna be alright
Until she's home and here with me
With me

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Billy Joel

William Martin "Billy" Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man," in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States, according to the RIAA. He also has the third best-selling album in the United States with his Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2. more »

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Written by: BILLY JOEL

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Travelin' Prayer" is a song that was originally written and performed by Billy Joel. He released it as part of his album named "Piano Man," which came out in 1973.
Genre
This song embraces the country genre, which was unusual for Billy Joel, who was more commonly associated with pop, rock, and classical music.
Chart Performance
Although it was not released as a single, "Travelin' Prayer" gained significant popularity, and it was one of the reasons why the "Piano Man" album peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200.
Accolades
Billy Joel's "Travelin' Prayer" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1974, in the category of Best Pop Vocal Performance Male.
Composition Details
This song is characterized by its fast, rollicking tempo with catchy lyrics, a harmonica solo and a clear influence of the bluegrass/country music genre.
Cover Version
Renowned country singer Dolly Parton recorded a cover version of "Travelin' Prayer" in 1999. Her rendition was included in her bluegrass album "The Grass is Blue".
Dolly Parton's Performance
Dolly Parton’s version of "Travelin' Prayer" was relatively slower and included instruments such as a fiddle, mandolin, and banjo, also acknowledging the song's country and bluegrass roots.
Chart Performance of Dolly's Version
Dolly Parton's version of the song reached number 39 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in the United States in 1999.
Accolades for Dolly's Version
Parton’s version of "Travelin' Prayer" won a Grammy award in 2001 for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Impact
"Travelin' Prayer" is a prime example of how a song can transcend genres and artists, being equally embraced by fans of pop rock icon Billy Joel and country music legend Dolly Parton.

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