This is a list of covers that are recorded or played live by Will Olham under various names. Taken from the complete song list. Any comments ? Mail me. Latest revision: 16/10/20
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all babies Written by: Sinead O'Connor Never officially released. Played live in 1996 & 1997. Sinead O'Connor's version is on "Universal Mother" from 1994.
all hell breaks loose Written by: Misfits Never officially released. Played live 25/10/98 New York, Tonic. The Misfits' version is on "Walk Among Us" from 1982.
all i am, i give to you Written by: Joe Wise The coda of Riding "all i am i give to you" comes from this Joe Wise song. Joe Wise's version of "All I Am, I Give To You" is on his album "A New Day" from 1970.
all the trees of the field will clap their hands Written by: Sufjan Stevens Officially released on: Seven Swans Reimagined Sufjan Stevens´ version of is on his album "Seven Swans" from 2004.
am i demon Written by: danzig/erickson Officially released on: Ask Forgiveness This version has Danzig's lyrics and Roky Erickson's way of playing the guitar on his "I Am". At the end of Bonnie's version the song there's a reference to the latter song singing I Am, I Am, I Am. Danzig's version is on "Danzig I" from 1988. Roky Erickson's version of I Am is on "Gremlins Have Pictures" from 1986.
babylon system Written by: Bob Marley Officially released on: Pebbles and Ripples Bob Marley's version is on "Survivor" from 1979. At the end of the song is the chorus of Harry Nilsson's song "Without You" from his album "Nilsson Schmilsson" from 1971. The song was already recorded by Badfinger in 1970 and written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans.
beautiful dreamer Written by: Stephen C. Foster Officially released on: Among The Gold
beautiful star of bethlehem Written by: A.C. Phipps Officially released on: Face A Frowning World - An E.C. Ball Memorial Album Sung by Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Dave Bird and Catherine Irwin Played by the Health & Happiness Family Gospel Band of Louisville, Kentucky.
because of your eyes Written by: Merle Haggard Officially released on: Haggard Harper Bonnie 7" (band version), Hummingbird (solo version) Merle Haggard's version is on his album "Like Never Before" from 2003.
bertrand my son Written by: Larry Jon Wilson Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince" Billy & The Black Swans Sing Larry Jon Wilson 7" Larry Jon Wilson's version is on his album "New Beginnings" from 1975
better than i used to be Written by: Simpson, Gorley Officially released on: iTunes single, Barely Regal EP Sammy Kershaw's version is on "Better Than I Used To Be" from 2010. Tim McGraw released the song on his 2012 album "Emotional Traffic".
big balls Written by: Young, Young & Scott Officially released on: Sides 5-6 7" of a AC/DC tribute & Guarapero. Will changed almost all of the lyrics. AC/DC's version is on "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" from 1976. Lyrics.
bird child Written by: Ned Oldham/Aram Stith Officially released on: Bonnie & Mariee double 7" The Anomoanon's version is on their album "Joji" from 2004
bird dog Written by: Boudleaux Bryant Never officially released. Played live in 2008. The Everly Brothers version is on their album "The Fabulous Style of The Everly Brothers" from 1960 (UK version)
blackness of the night Written by: Cat Stevens Officially released on: Bonnie Prince Billy & Bill Callahan (feat. Azita) Cat Stevens version is on his album "New Masters" from 1967
blue boy Written by: Boudleaux Bryant Officially released on: Little Boy Blue 7" First played live 11/12/99 at the Studio Amstel Festival in Amsterdam. Also done by Jim Reeves.
blue lotus feet Officially released on: Blue Lotus Feet CDs This cosmic chant is first played during a session for VPRO's "De Avonden" in June '98, broadcast on Dutch radio 15/10/98. The translation in English comes from "Cosmic Chants" by Paramahansa Yogananda, sung and recorded by the Monks Of The Self-Realization Order.
blues run the game Written by: Jackson C. Frank Never officially released. Played live summer 1994. Jackson C. Frank's version is on "Blues Run The Game" from 1965.
breakdown Written by: Kris Kristofferson Officially released on: What The Brothers Sang The Everly Brothers version is on their album "Stories We Could Tell" from 1972.
brokedown palace Written by: Jerry Garcia/Robert Hunter Officially released on: Pebbles and Ripples Grateful Dead's version is on "American Beauty" from 1970.
brother warrior Written by: Kate Wolf Officially released on: Brother Warrior 7" (split single with Rainywood)
buried treasure Written by: Bee Gees Never officially released Officially released on: Cold & Wet CDs & 7" This version is from 01/09/05 BBC, Radio 1, Rob da Bank show. Written by the Bee Gees for Kenny Rogers. His version first appeared on his album "Love Or Something Like It" from 1978.
butcher, the Written by: Leonard Cohen Never officially released. Played live in 1994 and 1995. Leonard Cohen's version is on "Songs From A Room" from 1969.
calvary cross, the Written by: Richard Thompson Officially released on: The Brave and The Bold Also played live summer 1994, with the Anomoanon in June 2002 and November 2002. Richard Thompson's version is on "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonights" from 1974. On the back of The Brave and The Bold it's listed as "Cavalry Cross".
can't take that away (mariah's theme) Written by: Mariah Carey Officially released on: Agnes, Queen Of Sorrow CDS (as Pussyfooting), Guilt By Association compilation (under the original title) Mariah Carey's version is on "Rainbow" from 1999.
carolyn Written by: Tommy Collins Officially released on: The Japanese pressing of Ease Down The Road on P-Vine
carry home Written by: Jeffrey Lee Pierce Never officially released. Played live in 2008. The Gun Club version is on their album "Miami" from 1982
change is gonna come, a Written by: Sam Cooke Never officially released. Played live in 2008. Sam Cooke's version is on his album "Ain't That Good News" from 1964
christmas even can kill you Written by: Everly Brothers Officially released on: Christmas Eve Can Kill You 7"
christmas waltz Written by: Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Never officially released. Played live December 1998. Also played by Frank Sinatra.
club mekon Written by: The Mekons Never officially released. Played live March - June 2009. The Mekons' version is on "The Dream And Lie Of The Mekons" from 1989.
cravo é canela Written by: Milton Silva Campos Nascimento & Ronaldo Ribero Bastos Officially released on: The Brave and The Bold Milton Nascimento's version is on "Clube Da Esquina" from 1972.
cross, the Written by: Prince Never officially released. Played solo by Will during the second John Peel session in July 1994 and during some gigs in 1994. Prince's version is on "Sign Of The Times" from 1987.
crying in the chapel Written by: Artie Glenn Officially released on: a birthday present CD that was giving to John Peel on his 60th birthday, Little Lost Blues. Darrel Glenn's version is from 1953. Also done by Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Rex Allen and others.
cycles Written by: caldwell Officially released on: Ask Forgiveness Gayle Caldwell wrote the song and it became famous by Frank Sinatra on his album "Cycles" from 1968. Also done by Rod McKuen.
daniel Written by: Elton John & Bernie Taupin Officially released on: The Brave and The Bold Elton John's version is on his album "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player" from 1973.
demon lover Written by: traditional Irish or Scottish ballad Officially released on: Sprout OST
devoted to you Written by: Felice And Boudleaux Bryant Officially released on: What The Brothers Sang The Everly Brothers version is on their "Everly Brothers" single from 1958.
die, die, my darling Written by: Misfits Never officially released Played live 30/10/98 Tallahassee, FL, WVSF. The Misfits' version is on "Wolfs Blood/Earth A.D." from 1983.
die young Written by: Ke$ha Officially released on: iTunes, Barely Regal EP Ke$ha's version is on her album "Warrior" from 2012.
don't cry for me argentina Written by: Andrew Lloyd-Webber & Tim Rice Never officially released, but a part of the lyrics is used in the song Don't Cry, Driver by Will Oldham & Alan Licht Played live 13/04/99 New York, Anthology Film Archives. The original is from the musical "Evita", also played by Shadows, Sinead O'Connor.
door of my heart Officially released on: Blue Lotus Feet CDs This cosmic chant is first played 13/06/98 during a session for VPRO's "De Avonden", broadcast on Dutch radio 15/04/99. The translation in English comes from "Cosmic Chants" by Paramahansa Yogananda, sung and recorded by the Monks Of The Self-Realization Order.
do what you will do Written by: Will used the words of Joe Wise's "Watch With Me" as basis. Officially released on: Songs Put Together For (The Broken Giant), Black/Rich Music Lyrics.
down in the valley Written by: traditional Never officially released Played live during the European tour March/April 2001. Sung by David Human, with Will playing bass. This song is also known as Birmingham Jail. Also done by Gene Autry.
dreaming my dreams Written by: Dolores O'Riordan Officially released on: I Am Drinking Again CDs The Cranberries version is on "No Need To Argue" from 1994.
dreaming my dreams with you Written by: Allen Reynolds Never officially released Played live during the summer 1999 USA tour. Written for Waylon Jennings, the song is on his album "Dreaming My Dreams" from 1975, also done by the Cowboy Junkies and Marianne Faithfull.
dream of the sea Written by: Renderers Officially released on: More Revery Played live during the summer 1999 USA tour. The Renderers' version is on their album "Dream Of The Sea" from 1998.
eagle and the hawk, the Written by: John Denver/Mike Taylor Officially released on: Take Me Home, a tribute to John Denver This studio version is an acapella version of the song. Played first live in October 1997 in Paris, as a tribute to John Denver who just died in a planecrash. John Denver's version is on "Aerie" from 1972.
early morning melody Written by: Kate Wolf Officially released on: Shellac Curated All tomorrow's parties 2.0 Kate Wolf's version is on "Safe At Anchor" from 1979.
ebb tide Written by: Robert Maxwell & Carl Stigman Officially released on: The Letting Go It's a hidden track on this record. The song is also done by Frank Sinatra, The Righteous Brothers, Pat Boone, Glen Campbell and many others. There are also many instrumental versions recorded.
every mother's son Written by: Collins & van Zant Officially released on: Every Mother's Son 7", Guarapero Also done by J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. on his live solo recording "Martin & Me" from 1996. Lynyrd Skynyrd's version is on "Gimme Back My Bullets" from 1976.
folsom prison blues Written by: Johnny Cash Officially released on: Fish & Crabs by Havanarama as "Carcel De Folsom". Johnny Cash's version is on "At Folsom Prison" from 1968.
gezundheit Officially released on: Gezundheit 7", Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 Gezundheit starts the same as Billy Bragg's "I Dreamed I Saw Phil Ochs Last Night". The last three verses of the song are from a poem by Sam Walter Foss (1858-1911). In an interview Will said that the Julie Cruise end came on it by accident, it was on the tape he recorded Gezundheit on. The religious monologue from the Sam Walter Foss poem was also on that tape. He also said that Gezundheit is actually the only song ever recorded on a four-track recorder. Bragg's version of "I Dreamed I Saw Phil Ochs Last Night" is on his album "The Internationale" from 1990. Lyrics.
gloria Written by: Broeder Dieleman Officially released on: Gloria/Drie Vragen split single Broeder Dieleman's version is on his album "Gloria" from 2014.
going to acapulco Written by: Bob Dylan Officially released on: Lay & Love CDs & 7" Bob Dylan's version is on his album "The Basement Tapes" from 1975.
good hearted woman Written by: Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson Never officially released Played live 22/02/02 New York City, NY, Joe's Pub with Kurt Wagner and Vic Chesnutt. The Everly Brothers' version is on "Take Off The 70's" from 1979.
go 'way by my window Written by: John Jacob Niles Officially released on: On Raglan Road 7" John Jacob Niles' version is on "American Folk Lore Vol. 3" from 1941.
green river Written by: Don Everly Never officially released Played live June 1997. The Everly Brothers' version is on "Take Off The 70's" from 1979.
happy in prison Written by: Carter Family? Never officially released Played live April 2005. I think there are older version's to be found but the Carter's Family version is from 1938.
having fun Written by: Memphis Slim Never officially released Played live late 1999 and early 2000. Only a few lines from this song were used to sing live. The Memphis Slim version is on his album "The Real Folk Blues" from 1966.
hearts Written by: Aram Stith Played live June 2004. As yet unreleased by the Anomoanon.
hello sunshine Written by: King Curtis & Ronald Miller Never officially released Played live March/April 2002. Aretha Franklin's version is on her album "Aretha Now" from 1968.
hemlocks and primroses Written by: Landon Messer / Ralph Stanley Officially released on: Funtown Comedown Ralph Stanley's version is on, among other albums, his album "Old Home Place" from 1981.
here today, gone tomorrow Written by: Ramones Never officially released, this is an outtake from "Ease Down The Road" and was on the Drag City site as MP3. The Ramones' version is on "Rocket To Russia" from 1977.
here you come again Written by: Mann-Weil Never officially released Played live March/April 2002. Also done by B.J. Thomas and Dolly Parton.
hey mama Written by: Nicolai Dunger Officially released on: Tranquil Isolation by Nicolai Dunger, Will plays along on this album Played live March/April 2002.
holiday Written by: Robin & Barry Gibb Never officially released Played live in Alabama sometime. The Bee Gees' version is on "Bee Gees 1st" from 1967.
hollywood nights Written by: Bob Seger Never officially released Played live 13/04/99 New York, Anthology Film Archives. Bob Seger's version is on "Stranger In Town" from 1978.
horses Written by: Sally Timms & Jon Langford Officially released on: Horses 7", An Arrow Through The Bitch, Lost Blues And Other Songs Sally Timms' version is on her solo album "Somebody's Rockin My Dreamboat" from 1988.
hummingbird Written by: Leon Russel Officially released on: Hummingbird 10" Leon Russel's version is on his self titled album from 1970.
i am the sky Officially released on: Blue Lotus Feet CDs This cosmic chant is first played live 13/06/98 during a session for VPRO's "De Avonden", broadcast on Dutch radio 15/10/98. The translation in English comes from "Cosmic Chants" by Paramahansa Yogananda, sung and recorded by the Monks Of The Self-Realization Order.
i came to hear the music Written by: newbury Officially released on: Ask Forgiveness Mickey Newbury's version is on "I Came To Hear The Music" from 1974.
i confess Written by: Kevin Coyne Officially released on: Bonnie Prince Billy Performs Songs Of Kevin Loyne 7", Little Lost Blues Although the credits say Kevin Loyne, this is a Kevin Coyne song, his version is on "Babble" from 1979. The labelpeople misread Will's handwriting and turned a C into an L.
idea and deed Written by: Will adapted this from Dick Gaughan's version of "Both Sides The Tweed" Officially released on: Joya Dick Gaughan's version of "Both Sides The Tweed" is on his album "Handful Of Earth" from 1981. Lyrics.
idumea Written by: Charles Wesley (lyrics)/ Bonnie Prince Billy (music) Officially released on: Black Ships Ate The Sky by Current 93 (later released as Black Ships Eat The Sky), Will sings and plays banjo and tambura, Birdsong In The Empire by Current 93, Will plays guitar, Andria Degens plays harmonium. Other versions of the song on the "Black Ships" album are sung by Marc Almond, Antony, Baby Dee, Clodagh Simonds, Pantaleimon, David Tibet and Shirley Collins. Played live in 2005 by Bonnie Prince Billy and Bonnie also appeared on stage with Current 93 in Toronto June 2005.
if i can't have you Written by: Etta James & Harvey Fuqua Never officially released Played live December 2002 with Suki Anderson in Louisville.
if you see her Written by: Mickey Newbury Never officially released Played live in 2005. Mickey Newbury's version is on "I Came To Hear The Music" from 1974.
ignition Written by: R. Kelly Never officially released Played live May/June 2004. R. Kelly's version is on his album "Chocolate Factory" from 2003.
i got it bad (and that ain't no good) Written by: Paul Francis Webster, Duke Ellington Never officially released Played live 22/07/05 on the Lebowskifest Showcase 2005. Nina Simone's version is on the OST of The Big Lebowski.
i had a good mother and father Written by: Washington Philips Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You Washington Philips' version is on his album "I Was Born To Preach The Gospel".
i just want to have something to do Written by: Ramones Never officially released Played live June 2001. The Ramones' version is on "Road To Ruin" from 1978.
i'll be alright Written by: John Capek, Terry Hannagan Officially released on: Morning Of The Earth Reimagined, We Love Our Hole/I'll Be Alright 7" Terry Hannagan's version is on the OST of "Morning Of The Earth" from 1972.
i'll be glad Written by: Shannon Stevens Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light Shannon Stevens' version is on her self-titled album from 2000.
i'll be your lover, too Written by: Van Morrison Never officially released Played live with the Anomoanon June 2002. Van Morrison's version is on his album "His Band and the Street Choir" from 1970.
(i'll love you) forever and ever Written by: Buck Owens Officially released on: Susanna and Bonny Billy sing... Buck Owens' version is on his album "Roll Out The Red Carpet" from 1966.
i'll see you again Written by: Roy Harper Officially released on: Haggard Harper Bonnie 7" Roy Harper's version is on his album "Valentine" from 1974.
i'm on my way home again Written by: Venetia Stevenson Officially released on: Barely Regal EP Played live at the encore during the May/June 1997 gigs. The Everly Brothers version is on "Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers on Warner Brothers, 1960-1969".
i'm still in love with every girl Written by: Floyd Tillman Never officially released. Played live March - June 2009. Floyd Tillman's version is on his album "The Influence" from 2004. I don't know if this is the first version of the song.
i'm tired of singing my song in las vegas Written by: Don Everly Officially released on: Tip The Glass and Feel The Bottle The Everly Brothers' version is on "Stories We Could Tell" from 1972.
i never thought my love would leave me Written by: traditional/June Tabor Officially released on: Tip The Glass and Feel The Bottle June Tabor's version is on her album "Abyssinians" from 1983.
in my mind Written by: David Allan Coe Officially released on: In My Mind 7" David Allan Coe's version is on his album "Living On The Edge".
inside of you Written by: Tom Jans Never officially released Played live April 2005. Tom Jans' version is on "The Eyes Of An Only Child" from 1975.
in spite of ourselves Written by: John Prine Officially released on: Susanna and Bonny Billy sing... John Prine's version is on his album "In Spite Of Ourselves" from 1999.
is it the sea Written by: Inge Thomson Officially released on: Wilding In The West, Is It The Sea? First played live with Harem Scarem (where Inge Thomson plays in) april 2006. Harem Scarem released their version on "Storm In A Teacup" in 2008.
is your love in vain ? Written by: Bob Dylan Never officially released Played live November 2000. Bob Dylan's version is on his album "Street-Legal" from 1978.
it's all over Written by: Don Everly Officially released on: What The Brothers Sang The Everly Brothers' version is on their album "In Our Image" from 1966.
it's a sin to tell a lie Written by: Billy Mayhew Never officially released Played live 18/02/00, New York, Tonic Kate Smith recorded the first version of this song in 1936.
i've been a long time leaving Written by: Roger Miller Officially released on: Tip The Glass and Feel The Bottle Roger Miller's version is on his album "Words and Music by Roger Miller" from 1966.
i've seen it all Written by: bjork/sjon/von trier Officially released on: Ask Forgiveness Björk's version is a duet with Thom Yorke on "Selmasongs" from 2000.
i will always love you Written by: Dolly Parton Never officially released Played live in Europe 1993. Dolly Parton's version is from 1974. Also done by Kenny Rogers, Whitney Houston, Roger Whittaker.
i wonder if i care as much Written by: Don Everly Officially released on: "The Mindeater" 10" The Everly Brothers´ version is on their album "Roots" from 1968. Played live early 2007 by Bonnie Prince Billy
jack and diane Written by: John Cougar Mellencamp Never officially released Played live during the short December 1998 tour. John Cougar's version is on his album "American Fool" from 1982.
john the baptist Written by: E.C. Ball (1st part) and John Martyn (2nd part) Officially released on: Bonny 2007 tour 7" Bonny made one song of the two songs from E.C. Ball and John Martyn. E.C. Ball's version is on his s/t LP from 1973. John Martyn's version is on his album "Stormbringer!" from 1970.
john the baptist Written by: E.C. Ball Officially released on: Face A Frowning World - An E.C. Ball Memorial Album Played by the Health & Happiness Family Gospel Band of Louisville, Kentucky. E.C. Ball's version is on his s/t LP from 1973.
jorge regula Written by: Adam Green/Kimya Dawson Officially released on: Will and Sheila Scullin sing the song in the movie The Guatemalan Handshake. The Moldy Peaches version is on "Moldy Peaches" from 2001.
just to see you smile Written by: Tim McGraw Officially released on: More Revery Played live during the summer 1999 USA tour. Tim McGraw's version is on his album "Everywhere" from 1997.
just what i was looking for Written by: Carol King/Gerry Goffin Officially released on: What The Brothers Sang The Everly Brothers' version is on a single named "You're Just What I Was Looking For" from 1980.
kaya Written by: Bob Marley Never officially released. Played live 01/02/01, Baltimore, MD, Ottobar.
kentucky Written by: Karl Davis Officially released on: What The Brothers Sang The Everly Brothers' version is on their album "Songs Our Daddy Taught Us" from 1958.
king of sorrow Written by: Sade Adu, S. Matthewman, A. Hale & P.S. Denman Never officially released Played live March/April 2002. Sade's version is on her album "Lovers Rock" from 2000.
kiss, the Written by: Judee Sill Officially released on: No More Workhorse Blues CDS Judee Sill's version is on her album "Heart Food" from 1973.
kiss me again Written by: Victor Herbert / Henry Blossom Officially released on: Among The Gold
kokomo Written by: Beach Boys Never officially released Played live April 2003. The Beach Boys version is on the OST "Cocktail" from 1989.
last caress Written by: Misfits Never officially released. Played live during the European tour March/April 2001. The Misfits' version is on their "Beware" EP from 1980.
last of the unnatural acts Written by: John Phillips Never officially released. Played live summer 2001. John Phillips' version is on the OST "Brewster McCloud (1970 film)" from 2000.
legendary hearts Written by: Lou Reed Never officially released Played live in 2006. Lou Reed's version is on his album "Legendary Hearts" from 1983.
less of me Written by: Glen Campbell Officially released on: Little Lost Blues Glen Campbell's version is on his album "Burning Bridges" from 1967.
let me call you sweetheart Written by: Leo Friedman / Beth Slater Whitson Officially released on: Among The Gold
let me love you Written by: M. Hadfield, M. Dis Cala, Mikkel S. Eriksen, M.S. Eriksen, S. Smith, S. Furler, T.E. Hermansen Officially released on: iTunes, Barely Regal EP Ne-Yo's version is called Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself) and can be found on his album "R.E.D." from 2012.
little boxes Written by: Malvina Reynolds Never officially released. Played live in 2008. Released on Malvina Reynolds' album "Sings The Truth" from 1967.
little boy blue (I) Written by: Jimmy Fox Officially released on: Little Boy Blue 7", Little Lost Blues First played live 11/12/99 at the Studio Amstel Festival in Amsterdam. The actual title of the song is "Just Little Boy Blue" George Jones' version is on his album "Blue and Lonesome" from 1964.
little boy blue (II) Written by: Joseph Scott & La Charles Harper Officially released on: Little Boy Blue 7", Little Lost Blues First played first live 11/12/99 at the Studio Amstel Festival in Amsterdam. The song was written for Bobby Bland; where Bland sings B-O-B-B-Y, Oldham sings B-O-N-N-Y. Bobby Bland's version is on "Two Steps From The Blues" from 1961.
love hurts Written by: Boudleaux Bryant Never officially released Played live in 2006. Also done by The Everly Brothers, Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris, Roy Orbinson.
love in the hot afternoon Written by: Vince Matthews/Kent Westberry Officially released on: Is It The Sea? (vinyl), The Adult Swim Singles Program, Dear New Orleans compilation (last two the same but different from Is It The Sea) Played live in 2006. Jim Ed Brown's version is on his album "Evening" from 1972. Gene Watson also recorded a version of the song.
love is love Written by: Lungfish Officially released on: The Brave and The Bold Lungfish's version is on their album "Love Is Love" from 2003.
love is pleasing Written by: traditional Officially released on: Louisville Is For Lovers 6 This traditional song has probably it's origin in England, Ireland or Scotland.
love's old sweet song Written by: J.L. Molloy / G. Clifton Bingham Officially released on: Among The Gold
lovey kravezit Written by: Greenfield/Keller Officially released on: Christmas Eve Can Kill You 7" The Everly Brothers version is on their album "In Our Image" from 1966.
loving you is fun Written by: Easton Corbin Officially released on: iTunes, Barely Regal EP Easton Corbin's version is on his album "All Over The Road" from 2012.
lullaby of spring, the Written by: Donovan Officially released on: Pebbles and Ripples Donovan's version is on "For Little Ones" and on "A Gift From a Flower to a Garden" from 1967.
maa bonny lad Written by: traditional Officially released on: Amalgamated Sons Of Rest Lead vocals by Alasdair Roberts. Played live in 2006.
memphis, tennessee Written by: Chuck Berry Never officially released Played live April 2005. Chuck Berry's version is on the b-side of the "Back In The USA" 7" from 1959, as well as on various Greatest Hits albums.
midnight rider Written by: Gregg Allman Never officially released Played live on 02/09/94 Haarlem, Holland, Patronaat. The Allman Brothers Band's version is on "Idlewild South" from 1970.
minstrel boy Written by: Bob Dylan Never officially released Played live 15/11/94 Columbus OH, Stache's. Bob Dylan's version is on "Self Portrait" from 1970.
molly bawn Written by: traditional Officially released on: Is It The Sea? Will also sings along and plays piano and bass on the version Alasdair Roberts recorded for his album "No Earthly Man" from 2005.
movie star Written by: King Kong Never officially released Played live 13/04/99 New York, Anthology Film Archives. King Kong's version is on their first 7" from 1989.
my donal Written by: Owen Hand Officially released on: Amalgamated Sons Of Rest Lead vocals by Will. Owen Hand's version is on his album "Something New", also done by Dick Gaughan.
my life Written by: ochs Officially released on: Ask Forgiveness Phil Ochs' version is on "Rehearsels For Retirement" from 1969.
my only friend Written by: Chris Knox Officially released on: Stroke (a benefit album for Chris Knox) Chris Knox' version is on his album "Beat" from 2000.
my own kind of hat Written by: Merle Haggard Never officially released Played live November 2002. Merle Haggard's version is on his album "Serving 190 Proof" from 1979.
my pal Written by: God Never officially released Played live in 2006. God's version is on the "My Pal" 7" from 1988.
new pony Written by: Bob Dylan Never officially released Played live in 1994, 1995 & 1997. Bob Dylan's version is on "Street-Legal" from 1978.
night of the vampire Written by: Roky Erickson Never officially released Played live on Halloween 2006. Roky Erickson's version is on an album from 1980 with the Aliens.
no sympathy Written by: Peter Tosh Never officially released Played live 01/02/01, Baltimore, MD, Ottobar. Peter Tosh's version is on "Legalize It" from 1976.
od'd in denver Written by: Hank Williams Jr. Officially released on: Bonnie Prince Billy & Bill Callahan (feat. Matt Sweeney) Cat Stevens version is on his album "Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound" from 1979
ohio river boat song Written by: Will rewrote the words from the traditional "Loch Tay Boat Song" Officially released on: Ohio River Boat Song 7", Lost Blues And Other Songs. Also done by A.Krohn & Two Horsemen on their self titled album from 1998 and by The Frames on their 2002 live album "Breadcrumb Trail". They use Will's lyrics. Lyrics.
old billy reily Written by: traditional This song is used as a basis for the intro of the version of Riding on Lost Blues And Other Songs It's an old sea shanty played by A.L. Lloyd, Johnny Collins a.o.
old home, the Written by: Earls Never officially released Played live '98 in Italy and at the Liss Ard festival 1999. Also done by Hank Williams.
omaha Written by: Don Everly/Slater? Never officially released Played live in 2006. The Everly Brothers version is on their album "The New Album" from 1977.
one day at a time Written by: Yusuf Islam Officially released on: iTunes Yusuf Islam's version is on his album "Another Cup" from 2006.
only a dream Written by: Harry J. Lincoln / George Graff Jr. Officially released on: Among The Gold
on my own Written by: Quix*o*tic Officially released on: The Brave and The Bold Quix*o*tic's version is on their album "Mortal Mirror" from 2002.
on the road again Written by: Willie Nelson Never officially released Played live early 2007, sometimes the song run over from Ease Down The Road. Willie Nelson's version is on the OST album "Honeysuckle Rose" from 1980.
o street Written by: Liam Hayes Never officially released Played live 04/06/95 Burlington, VT, Club Toast. It is released on the Plush/Liam Hayes album "Bright Penny" from 2009.
pancho Written by: Dave Hanner Officially released on: The Brave and The Bold Don Williams' version is on his album "I Turn The Page" from 1998.
parting glass, the Written by: Traditional Never officially released Played live sometimes during the short European tour January '99. This is an Irish traditional, also done by the Pogues on their "Honky Tonk Women" CDs.
people living Written by: Susanna K. Wallumrød Officially released on: Stay 7" Susanna's version is on her album "Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos" from 2007.
pine tree, the Written by: B.E. Wheeler Never officially released Played live 11/02/07 London, Shepherds, Bush Empire in duet with Scout Niblett. Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash' version is on their album "Johnny Cash and his Woman" from 1973.
play, guitar, play Written by: Conway Twitty Never officially released, this song was available from the Drag City site as MP3 just before "The Wonder Show of the World" was released. Conway Twitty's version is on his album "Play, Guitar Play" from 1977.
polestar of my life Officially released on: Blue Lotus Feet CDs This cosmic chant is first played live 13/06/98 during a session for VPRO's "De Avonden", broadcast on Dutch radio 15/10/98. The translation in English comes from "Cosmic Chants" by Paramahansa Yogananda, sung and recorded by the Monks Of The Self-Realization Order.
power and the glory Written by: Phil Ochs Officially released on: played in the Our Library documentary Phil Ochs's version is on his album "All The News That's Fit To Sing" from 1964.
precious lord, take my hand Written by: Thomas A. Dorsey Officially released in: New Jerusalem. Ike Evans sings the song with his father in the movie. In the end titles Will plays the song on guitar. Thomas A. Dorsey wrote the song in 1932.
puff the magic dragon Written by: Peter Yarrow / Lenny Lipton Officially released on: Songs For The Young At Heart 7" Studio notes: 'Puff was the first song for us to get hold of within the album. Even when we were being told off by the harpist for not writing the song out correctly, it always seemed happy with itself. There was never anyone else who could sing it for us and when we heard Will's vocal for the first time (recorded for us in Nashville by Mark Nevers) it was a strange and beautiful moment.' Songs For The Young At Heart is Stuart A. Staples and David Boulter. Peter, Paul and Mary's version of the song can found on their album "Moving" from 1963.
rambling fever Written by: Merle Haggard Officially released on: Funtown Comedown Merle Haggard's version is on his album "Ramblin' Fever" from 1977.
ramblin' gamblin' man Written by: Bob Seger Never officially released. Played live during the summer 1994 tour. Bob Segers' version is on his album "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" from 1969.
rancho grande/saludo para la viuda Written by: Ramos/Urange/Del Moral (rancho grande), Bob Arellano (saludo para la viuda) Officially released on: Fish & Crabs by Havanarama
risen lord, the Written by: lyrics D.H. Lawrence (excerpt from the poem with the same name) Officially released on: Songs Put Together For (The Broken Giant), Black/Rich Music, Guarapero has a different version.
rocker, the Written by: Bell, Downey, Lynott Never officially released. Played live Played live 29/08/99, Skibbereen, Liss Ard Festival. Thin Lizzy's version is on "Vagabonds Of The Western World".
same love that made me laugh, the Written by: Bill Withers Officially released on: More Revery as "same love that makes me laugh makes me cry". First played live during the summer 1999 West Coast USA tour. Bill Withers' version is on his album "+Justments" from 1974.
send in the clowns Written by: Stephen Sondheim Officially released on: bonus disc with the Boxhead Ensemble's "The Last Place To Go" This song comes from the musical "A Little Night Music". The first version recorded is from Glynn Johns from 1973, also done by Judy Collins, Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra, Van Morrison and many more. The song is known as one of the last big Broadway standards.
señor Written by: Bob Dylan Officially released on: Lay & Love CDs Bob Dylan's version is named "Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)" and is from his album "Street-Legal" from 1978.
silver threads among the gold Written by: Hart Pease Danks / Eben Eugene Rexfo Officially released on: Among The Gold
simple man Written by: Graham Nash Officially released on: Be Yourself (A Tribute To Graham Nash's Songs For Beginners) Translated by Bob Arellano into "Hombre Sencillo", sung in Spanish Graham Nash's version is on his album "Songs For Beginners" from 1971.
skulls Written by: Misfits Never officially released. Played live during the European tour March/April 2001. The Misfits' version is on "Walk Among Us" from 1982.
someone's sleeping Written by: John Phillips Officially released on: More Revery First played live during the summer 1999 West Coast USA tour. John Phillips' version is on his album "The Wolfking Of L.A. from 1970"
some say (i got devil) Written by: Melanie Safka Officially released on: The Brave and The Bold Melanie's version is on her album "Gather Me" from 1971.
so sad (to watch good love go bad) Written by: Don Everly Never officially released Played live in 2006. The Everly Borthers version is on their album "It's Everly Time" from 1960.
soul rebel Written by: Bob Marley Never officially released. Played live 01/02/01, Baltimore, MD, Ottobar.
spotlight Written by: David Allan Coe Officially released on: In My Mind 7" The song is played by the same players as In My Mind, the band is called Rising Shotgun. Will plays and sings along. David Allan Coe's version is on his album "Longhaired Redneck".
stairway to heaven Written by: Page/Plant Officially released on: Rock The Blockade:2000 Incorruptible by Havanarama Will plays and sings on this live album. Led Zeppelin's version is on "Led Zeppelin IV" from 1971.
stay Written by: Susanna K. Wallumrød Officially released on: Stay 7", Wolf Of The Cosmos Susanna's version is on her album "Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos" from 2007.
storms Written by: Stevie Nicks Officially released on: Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and on 7" with Billy F Gibbons on the other side Fleetwood Mac's version is on their double album "Tusk" from 1979.
strange affair Written by: Richard Thompson Officially released on: Songs of Love and Horror Richard & Linda Thompson's version is on their album "First Light" from 1978.
strange things Written by: John Holt Officially released on: More Revery To find on John Holt's "Greatest Hits" and on some reggae compilations.
strong enough Written by: Botrell, Macleod, Baerwald, Ricketts, Gilbert, Crow Officially released on: split 7" with Microkingdom ft. Samuel T. Herring Played live 17/04/01 Bordeaux as well as on 26/04/02 East Sussex, Camber Sands Holiday Park, All Tomorrow's Parties both with the Oxes. This song is recorded for release probably already in 2001 with the Oxes. Released in December 2012. Sheryl Crow's version is on her album "Tuesday Night Music Club" from 1993.
sun shines down on me Written by: Kevin Coyne Officially released on: Bonnie Prince Billy Performs Songs Of Kevin Loyne 7" Although the credits say Kevin Loyne, this is a Kevin Coyne song, his version is on "Babble" from 1979. The labelpeople misread Will's handwriting and turned a C into an L.
sweeter than anything Written by: PJ Harvey Officially released on: More Revery PJ Harvey's version is on the B-side of "A Perfect Day Elise" from 1998.
take care Written by: Brook Benton Officially released on: Barely Regal EP Known as I'll Take Care Of You. There are versions known from Bobby Bland, Mark Lanegan, Drake and many others.
that's my kind of night Written by: Davidson, DeStefano, Gorley Officially released on: iTunes, Barely Regal EP Luke Bryan's version is on "Crash My Party" from 2013.
that's pep! Written by: Mark Allen Mothersbaugh Officially released on: The Brave and The Bold Devo's version is on their album "Freedom Of Choice" from 1980.
there are worse things i could do Written by: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey Officially released on: iTunes, Barely Regal EP Stockard Channing sings the song the album "Grease" from 1978.
there's something about what happens when we talk Written by: Lucinda Williams Officially released on: Louisville Is For Lovers 2003 Lucinda Williams' version is called "Something About What Happens When We Talk" and is released on her 1992 album "Sweet Old World".
this land is your land Written by: Woody Guthrie Officially released on: youtube and this is an interactive documentary to record us all singing Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land.”
thunder road Written by: Bruce Springsteen Officially released on: The Brave and The Bold Also played live 29/08/99, Skibbereen, Liss Ard Festival. Bruce Springsteen's version is on "Born To Run" from 1975.
together, forever Written by: Syl Johnson Never officially released. Played live March - June 2009. Syl Johnson's version is on the B-side of "Concrete Reservation" single from 1970.
tonight will be fine Written by: Leonard Cohen Officially released on: Goat Songs Leonard Cohen's version is on "Songs From A Room" from 1969.
tribulations Written by: E.C. Ball Officially released on: Hummingbird 10" EC Ball's version can be found on "E.C. Ball and Orna: Through the Years".
turning point, the Written by: Jimmy Holiday Never officially released. Played live March - June 2009. Jimmy Holiday's version is on his album "Turning Point" single from 1967.
walking the dog Written by: Everly Brothers Officially released on: Christmas Eve Can Kill You 7"
want you back Written by: Kamila Thompson Kamila Thompson sang backing vocals on the Australian tour early 2006. The song was played live during that tour. Kami Thompson's version is on her album "Love Lies" from 2011.
wanderer, the Written by: Anomoanon Never officially released Played live early 2007. The Anomoanon's version is on their EP "Summer Never Ends" from 1999.
watch with me Written by: Joe Wise Officially released on: Methods Of Intimate Plumbing compilation Will changed the words and titled his version "Do What You Wil Do", with an apologize to Joe Wise. Played live 09/04/97 in Louisville, Will gives an explanation in the radioshows of 21/05/96 Charlottesville, WA, WTJU and 06/04/00 VPRO Radio 5, "De Avonden". Joe Wise's version is on his album "Watch With Me".
way i am, the Written by: throckmorton/haggard/mekons Officially released on: Ask Forgiveness The song has lyrics from Sonny Throckmorton's "The Way I Am", Merle Haggard's "I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am" and the Mekons' "(Sometimes I Feel Like) Fletcher Christian". Merle Haggard's version of "The Way I Am" is on his album of the same name from 1980. Merle Haggard's version of "I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am" is on his album "Pride Of What I Am" from 1968. The Mekons song is on their album "So Good It Hurts" from 1988.
we are 138 Written by: Misfits Never officially released. Played live 03/06/00 New York, Bowery Ballroom. The Misfits' version is on their "Beware" EP from 1980.
when thy song flows through me Officially released on: Blue Lotus Feet CDs This cosmic chant is first played live 13/06/98 during a session for VPRO's "De Avonden", broadcast on Dutch radio 15/10/98. The translation in English comes from "Cosmic Chants" by Paramahansa Yogananda, sung and recorded by the Monks Of The Self-Realization Order.
where's the playground susie Written by: Jimmy Webb Officially released on: Still On The Line: A Tribute to Jimmy Webb Don't know if Jimmy Webb recorded it himself, but there are many fine versions everywhere.
whiskey and women Written by: David Allan Coe Never officially released Played live October 1997 Paris, Le Peniche and 03/10/98 Los Angeles, CA, Benway. David Allan Coe's Version is on his album "Human Emotions".
whole lotta love Written by: Muddy Waters/Led Zeppelin Never officially released. Played live December 2000 Get On Jolly tour. Led Zeppelin's version is on "Led Zeppelin II" from 1969, they ripped it from the Muddy Waters song "You Need Love" from 1962.
winter lady Written by: Leonard Cohen Officially released on: Hope Leonard Cohen's version is on "The Songs Of Leonard Cohen" from 1966.
world's greatest, the Written by: kelly Officially released on: Ask Forgiveness R. Kelly's version is on the OST for "Ali" from 2001.
would you go with me Written by: Shawn Camp, John Scott Sherrill Never officially released. Played live in 2008. Released on Josh Turner's album "Your Man" in 2006, Shawn Camp released it on his own album "Fireball" in 2006.
wouldn't it be nice Written by: Brian Wilson & Tony Asher Officially released on: Do It Again: A Tribute To Pet Sounds The Beach Boys version is on "Pet Sounds" from 1966.
yellow submarine Written by: Lennon/McCartney Never officially released. Played live on request of the audience 06/11/01 Reykjavik, Gaukur a Stong. The Beatles' version is on "Yellow Submarine" from 1969.
you might as well smile Written by: Jimmy Webb Officially released on: Tip The Glass and Feel The Bottle A fine version is on Glenn Campbell's "Reunion: the Songs of Jimmy Webb" from 1974.
you're wondering now Written by: Clement Seymour Never officially released Played live 19/09/94 Frankfurt, Germany, Cooky's. The Specials have their version on their first self titled album from 1979, also done by Robert Wyatt on his album "Old Rottenhat".
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