Far Away, Down on a Georgia Farm
Norman Blake · 1999
70 min · 18 tracks · country music
A rich tapestry of traditional Appalachian sounds woven with heartfelt storytelling and intricate instrumental interplay.
Top tracks — play these first
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Far Away, Down on a Georgia Farm — This title track encapsulates Blake's connection to his Southern heritage, blending vivid imagery with nostalgic reflection that defines the album's essence.
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Goin’ Back to the Blue Ridge Mountains — This song showcases Blake's ability to evoke a strong sense of place through lyrical storytelling while featuring lively instrumentation that celebrates Appalachian culture.
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Faded Flowers in Old Love Letters — With its poignant lyrics about lost love and nostalgia, this track highlights Blake's skillful storytelling and emotional depth, making it one of the album's most memorable moments.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth
- intricate instrumentals for detail lovers
- gentle pacing for reflective moments
- nostalgic themes of love and
- for afternoon gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Norman Blake released this album in 1999, he had already established himself as a respected figure in Americana and folk music, following his influential work on the soundtrack of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' This album marked his return to solo recording after a decade, showcasing his mastery of traditional instrumentation and narrative songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Prine· Townes Van Zandt· Guy Clark
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Century Hornpipe 2:19
- 2 Whiskey Deaf and Whiskey Blind 3:47
- 3 Far Away, Down on a Georgia Farm 4:42
- 4 Goin’ Back to the Blue Ridge Mountains 4:22
- 5 Savannah Rag 5:57
- 6 Pasquale Taraffo’s First Night in Leadville 2:44
- 7 The Winds of Time Won’t Change 4:43
- 8 Rag Baby Jig 3:49
- 9 Thelma Hatfield 4:18
- 10 Constitution March 3:15
- 11 Faded Flowers in Old Love Letters 5:09
- 12 And the Cat Came Back the Very Next Day 3:09
- 13 Just Another Faded Love Song 4:36
- 14 Give Me Back My Fifteen Cents 4:12
- 15 Snowbird on the Ashbank 2:17
- 16 The Wandering Drummer 2:56
- 17 The Maple on the Hill 4:58
- 18 Headlight Reel 2:48
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