The Scarlet Tide

Alison Krauss

About The Scarlet Tide

"The Scarlet Tide" is a song written by T-Bone Burnett and Elvis Costello and performed by Alison Krauss from the 2003 film Cold Mountain According to Costello, Burnett "always said 'Scarlet Tide' was an anti-fear song."The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. In 2004, a new version of the song performed by Elvis Costello and Emmylou Harris appeared as the closing track on the Costello album The Delivery Man. Joan Baez included the song on her 2008 album Day After Tomorrow. 


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2007
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When I recall his parting words
Must I accept his fate
Or take myself far from this place
I thought I heard a black bell toll
A little bird did sing
Man has no choice
When he wants every thing

[Chorus:]
We´ll rise above the scarlet tide
That trickles down through the mountain
And separates the widow from the bride

Man goes beyond his own decision
Gets caught in a mechanism
And swindlers who works like kings
And broke those who break everything
The dark of night was swiftly fading
Close to the dawn of day
Why would I want him just to lose him again

[Chorus]

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Alison Krauss

Alison Maria Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and musician. She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in 1987. She was invited to join the band with which she still performs, Alison Krauss and Union Station (AKUS), and later released her first album with them as a group in 1989. more »

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Written by: ELVIS COSTELLO, J. HENRY BURNETT

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"The Scarlet Tide" was co-written by English musician Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett.
Famous Collaboration
The song is best known for the version recorded by American country singer Alison Krauss, showcasing a collaboration of different music genres.
Award-Winning Piece
Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "The Scarlet Tide."
Movie Connection
"The Scarlet Tide" is on the soundtrack for the 2003 film "Cold Mountain", bringing together the worlds of cinema and music.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's lyrics are thought to refer to the American Civil War, providing a historical lens to the piece.
Performance Highlights
Alison Krauss performed the song at the 76th Academy Awards ceremony in 2004, taking it to a larger audience.
Chart Performance
"The Scarlet Tide" reached number 6 on the Billboard US Soundtrack Albums chart.
Album Inclusion
The song appears on Alison Krauss's album "A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection."
Musical Style
"The Scarlet Tide" is in the style of a ballad, showcasing Alison Krauss's versatility as a singer.
Cover Versions
Besides Alison Krauss, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Judy Collins and David Gray, thereby highlighting the tune's universal appeal.

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