Dolly Parton/Linda Ronstadt/Emmylou Harris - Farther Along [HD]

Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris sing 'Farther Along' from their 1987 Warner Bros. album 'Trio'. The lyrics are below with notes on the album.

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Farther Along (Singers: Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt)

Tempted and tried, we're oft made to wonder
Why it should be thus all the day long
While there are others living about us
Never molested though in the wrong

When death has come and taken our loved ones
It leaves our home so lonely and drear
Then do we wonder why others prosper
Living so wicked year after year

Farther along we'll know all about it
Farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine
We'll understand it all, by and by

Faithful 'til death, said our loving Master
A few more days to labor and wait
Toils of the road will then seem as nothing
As we sweep through the beautiful gates

Farther along we'll know all about it
Farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine
We'll understand it all, by and by
Yes, we'll understand it all, by and by

Songwriter: Traditional song, arranged by John Starling, Emmylou Harris

Personnel: Acoustic & Highstrung Guitar – Albert Lee, Acoustic Piano, Harmonium, Hammond Organ - Bill Payne, Arranged by - Emmylou Harris, John Starling

Wikipedia states:

"Farther Along" is an American Southern gospel song of disputed authorship. The song deals with a Christian's dismay at the apparent prosperity of the wicked, when contrasted with the suffering of the righteous. The repeated theme is that, "farther along" (in Heaven, perhaps), the truth will be revealed.

There are several attributions for the authorship of this song. The oldest known print edition is in the 1911 hymnal Select Hymns for Christian Worship and General Gospel Service; its only attribution is "Arr. B. E. W.", referring to the hymnal editor Barney Elliott Warren.

In 1937 the Stamps-Baxter Music Company included the song in their Starlit Crown collection and several subsequent collections. The Stamps-Baxter version was set to a new musical arrangement by Gospel composer and publisher J. R. Baxter, and was initially credited "As sung by the Burnette Sisters". W. B. Stephens, a Church of God preacher, heard the song on the radio and contacted Stamps-Baxter claiming to be the author of the song. After further correspondence, Stamps-Baxter credited Stephens as the song's author in subsequent publications. Most versions of the song published today use the Stamps-Baxter arrangement and also credit Stephens as the song's author.

Notable covers:

"Farther Along" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including The Flying Burrito Brothers, who recorded the song on their 1970 album Burrito Deluxe, and The Byrds, who covered it as the title track of their 1971 album Farther Along.
Ike Turner released a version titled "Father Alone" as a single from the Ike & Tina Turner album The Gospel According to Ike & Tina in 1974. His rendition was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance.

The song has also been recorded by Hank Williams, Glen Campbell, Pete Seeger, Roy Acuff, Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Mississippi John Hurt, Bill Anderson, Ellen McIlwaine, Smoking Popes, Josh Garrels, Brad Paisley and the Million Dollar Quartet among others.

In 1987, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris recorded an arrangement by John Starling and Emmylou Harris for the album Trio. In 2009, Ronnie Milsap covered the song on his gospel album, Then Sings My Soul. In 2011, Josh Garrels re-arranged the song for his album Love & War & The Sea In Between.

[markelder]

My great great uncle wrote the lyrics to this song and to know the history of the family tree brings special significance to the words.

[caramoonlynn]

This is the album that taught me to sing high harmony on a road trip to California when I was 12. Thank you, ladies.

[sandburgmartin]

Dear brother & sister fans of Linda Maria Ronstadt,
The Country Music Hall of Fame should induct a deserving Linda this year. Her contributions qualify her. Dolly & Emmylou have been members since 1999 & 2000 respectively. Linda's induction, while she is still with us to enjoy the honor, would also once again complete the Trio.

[maryjohnsonnnkb]

One of my favorite old hymns. Awesome voices blended so beautiful together ❤️

[luxuryhomesvideo]

My grandfather's song. So glad people still like his lyrics.

[gregorymullinax]

Very good song My mother used to sing this to me and my brother when we were kids

[maryjohnsonnnkb]

One of my favorite hymns. Awesome voices blended so beautiful together ❤️

[lindagreen]

God Bless these three glorious voices. My favorite female voices.. together so sweet!

[haggaishitima]

Whenever I listen to to this song tears fall, we done sister Dolly God bless you.

[beulahbrown]

One of my all-time favorites, and though I question why it should be so at times; yet I keep trusting and persevering until that day, when finally I will understand it all 🙏 🙏 ❤️

[carolynlittleton]

Loved this song since a little girl. Never heard this group sing it. Beautiful

[georgetunstill]

Farther Along is one of my favorite hymns of all time. I remember singing it in church on Sundays. But I never knew that three of my favorite lady singers of all time came together to sing this beautiful hymn. Thanks Gary for the upload.

[DDean-ckux]

Such meaningful and powerful lyrics.... Their beautiful vocals are quite moving. So good....

[mauriziodaprile]

Sono 3 Artiste eccezionali. Ed inoltre belle, sincere e che sanno curare la loro immagine!!!

[davidmiller]

Praise God beautiful song awesome video

[amoditetseo]

You are always favorite artist in all the times.

[dianaacademia]

The blended voices has a perfect ingredients... sang so smoothly... kaganda talaga ang sarap pakinggan.... nakakaiyak... praying for you Ms..Linda.

[plainolded]

Thanks Gary !! You included so much wonderful information pertaining to this amazing song. Your slide show was fantastic. I've listened to this song by other artists and posters. There seems to be so much misunderstanding regarding authors, lyrics, etc. that I think the Love represented here is misplaced. (Kinda like a skirmish in a Baptist church. 🙂)

[gianiccolo]

Solo voices in the following order: Parton, Harris, Ronstadt - right?