Blackbird (Acoustic Cover) - Cory Asbury

Hey, y'all! Here's the second installment in my "One-Take Covers" series. Live from my downtown Kalamazoo loft with zero touch-ups or tweaks, here's Blackbird, originally written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. It's long been one of my favorite songs, so I hope you enjoy my humble rendition. :-)

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[CoryAsburyOfficial]

I just learned of the story behind this song and I’m absolutely blown away at how appropriate it is for the time in which we’re living... “Blackbird” was actually written about the Civil Rights movement in the 60s. In England, girls were often referred to as “birds”, so “blackbird” could roughly translate to “black girl”. The song was an acknowledgement of the injustices taking place and an encouragement to black women to not give up hope. At a concert in Little Rock, Arkansas, McCartney introduced the song by saying, “Way back in the 60s there was a lot of trouble going on about civil rights... We would see what was going on and sympathize with the people going through those troubles, and it made me want to write a song that... might just help them a little bit, and that’s this next one...” Jesus, heal the broken wings.

[DanUtley]

Plot twist: Cory started every take with “Take one.”

[SignorinaChiara]

I sang this song in January 2022 for my dad while he dies and I saw freedom in his face. God, I hope he is very well now with you. Dad, I love you so much and there is not one second, that I do not miss you! I hope you are proud of me. Thank you for all the years with you. Thank you ❤️ And thanks to Cory Asbury for this wonderful cover.

[jacksonkrebbs]

My brother was the only one out of us four kids that had black hair. A macabre humor that was absolutely hilarious, bringing together every thanksgiving that we had as a family - together. We always said I, the youngest, was the glue, but really it was him. He committed suicide on December 3rd, 2021, when I was at a friends wedding. I wandered down the aisle, bridesmaid on my arm, wondering if it was all a big joke. If I would come home from my trip to Houston and he would come out of his house laughing. It wasn’t. I think of him every hour of every day, two and a half years on. I miss him so much. He was our blackbird. He flew away and we never saw him again. He never made us laugh again. Only in memory of his lease on life, what he saw, how he saw it, was unique to him and him alone. I miss him… so very much. I love you Avery. I will never, my god, will I ever forget you.

[FrancoisBusetti]

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free

Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of a dark black night

Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of a dark black night

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

[dougwebster]

Beautifully played and sung my brother! For our 50-year class reunion, I was asked to do some song from my BC band days back in the 60's so I played my favorite Beatle song, Here Comes The Sun! Seeing the Beatles in 65 changed my life but seeing Jesus in 71 changed my life eternally! Blessings and keep writing great songs for the Lord! Blessings!

[jakemendoza]

My oldest son, my only boy. This was his first favorite song. When he was old enough to watch movies, his first favorite movie was Boss Baby. And if you've seen the movie, Tim's parents would sing this song to him before bed. And I would sing it to my son because he loved it. Thanks, Cory, for helping me recapture the precious moments.

[Bienbendecida]

Why does this song always make me tear up? So beautiful.

[randomfantods]

Why do I feel like the piano is just standing there feeling awkward, because some guy just sat down on his bench and started playing guitar?

[agcgrind]

The pleasure it is, the days I sailed, this song brings it back

[officiallycaitlin]

I'm a beginner guitarist, and this is the song my teacher picked out for me to learn. You are amazing

[akiraadar]

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of a dark black night
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of a dark black night
Blackbird singing in the dead of night…

[letslia]

Completely the best rendition of that song I have ever heard: something just so naturally organic about the music and playing that touched my soul 💞❤️💞

[mamellothakeng]

this song makes me so happy and sad at the same time. beautiful is an understatement.

[shereerockdaschel]

Every time I hear you sing blackbird I get the good chills.❤️

[kondwanimahaka-phiri]

This man's cardigan game is strong!

[cjdiaries]

His voice is SOOO soothing and distinct. His anointing just makes it the icing on the cake !!

[sergiolescano]

I like your signature in this song, excellent job. Also, it is very important to share the real meaning of these type of legend songs. Great job, Cory!

[JonathanV.Warren]

I forgot how absolutely amazing Cory's voice is--This song really showcased how simplicity can be lovely.

[PuckderTroll]

Wow. Nearly one of the best interpretations I have ever seen so far. Congratulations and thank you.