"If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music.
I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. I get the most joy in life out of music."
~ Albert Einstein
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Wayfaring Stranger (Runaway Planet)
"Wayfaring Stranger" is an Appalachian spiritual which some date back to 1784. It was popular among Appalachian revival meetings and was published in Sacred Harp hymnals. The song has been covered by folk, country, and pop artists down through the years. Its plaintive authenticity seems to spur its constant renewal in American culture and on the American music scene.
From the YouTube notes:
This is "Wayfaring Stranger," performed by Little Rock's own Runaway Planet. The video is a compilation of pieces of 1940's Appalachian documentaries stitched together by Fans of Runaway Planet (who happen to be members of the Latchkey Society) interested in doing something for the band, as well as for a private event.
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