This is a list of known songs that are recorded or played live by Will Oldham under various names. I assume Will Oldham has written all the lyrics and music. This can't always be read from the records, so I'm not sure of it. Any comments ? Mail me. Latest revision: 10/04/2022 I stop updating this page from now
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afraid ain't me Officially released on: Beware (1st pressing)
after i made love to you Officially released on: Ease Down The Road, Now Here's My Plan
agnes, queen of sorrow Officially released on: Hope, Greatest Palace Music (new version), Agnes, Queen Of Sorrow CDS & 7".
ain't you wealthy, ain't you wise? Officially released on: Master and Everyone, Is It The Sea?
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 gone, all gone Officially released on: Hope, The Bonnie Bells of Oxford by Trembling Bells and Bonnie Prince Billy
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 is grace Officially released on: Days In The Wake
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.
allowance Officially released on: Songs Put Together For (The Broken Giant), Black/Rich Music organ: allowance is also on those releases.
all these vicious dogs Officially released on: All The Real Girls OST, this is a different version of "Even If Love". It misses the second and last verse compared with the Master and Everyone version.
always bathing in the evening Officially released on: Western Music
always bound Officially released on: Once Upon A River OST
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.
am i not soldier? Written by: Alexis Taylor Officially released on: Am I Not A Weaker Soldier? 7" Alexis Taylor's version os on his album "Await Barbarians" from 2014. He covers The Weaker Soldier on the flipside of the 7"
and under the winesap tree Written by: Brian Harnetty and Bonnie Prince Billy Officially released on: Silent City
another day full of dread Officially released on: I See A Darkness
antagonism Officially released on: Joya. Wide-Awake Crescent-Shaped (Comes With A Smile Volume 10), a sampler with CWAS magazine #14 has a live version from 16/04/03 San Diego, CA, The Casbah.
apocolypse, no! Officially released on: Joya, Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 (different version as hidden track)
arise, therefore Officially released on: Arise Therefore, Is It The Sea?, Pond Scum Cliff Spisak's book with poems "one year to sit in dirt" is named after a line from this song.
at break of day Officially released on: Ease Down The Road, Summer In The Southeast
at the back of the pit Officially released on: digital single and 7" in company with I Made A Place
at the corner of the stairs Officially released on: split 7" The Happy Song / At The Corner Of The Stairs by Oscar Parsons & Bonnie Prince Billy. Bonnie sings along on The Happy Song
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.
bad man Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince"Billy Also played by: Ciaran Lavery
barcelona Officially released on: We All, Us Three, Will Ride 7", Little Lost Blues Played live first summer 2001.
beast for thee Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf, Summer In The Southeast, Now Here's My Plan, When We Are Inhuman Also played by: Ciaran Lavery
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.
bed is for sleeping Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf, Is It The Sea?
beezle Officially released on: Pond Scum Played solo by Will during the John Peel session in February 2001.
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
best of folks, the Officially released on: Bonnie PrinceBilly/Naked Shortsellers split 7". Will also sings along his own lyrics on the Naked Shortsellers song Harbour Men
be still and know god (don't be shy) Officially released on: Joya
better than i used to be Written by: Simpson, Gorley Officially released on: Better Than I Used To Be single, Barely Regal 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".
beware your only friend Officially released on: Beware, a live version is on It Happened Here compilation
big balls Written by: Young, Young & Scott Officially released on: Sides 5-6 7" of a AC/DC tribute and Guarapero/Lost Blues 2. Will changed almost all of the lyrics. AC/DC's version is on "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" from 1976. Lyrics.
big friday Officially released on: The Letting Go, Songs of Love and Horror
birch ballad Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: I Gave You CDS, Is It The Sea?
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)
black Officially released on: I See A Darkness Also played by: The Channel, Fincherboy, Trost, Cadaverous Condition.
black as grace Officially released on: New Black Rich (Tusks) 7"
black captain Officially released on: Wolfroy Goes To Town On youtube you'll find a version revised for Peter Willcox Baptiste W. Hamon released a version in French as Mon Capitaine, Will Oldham sings along on it
black dissimulation Officially released on: Black Dissimulation 7", Either She Or Me CDs, Little Lost Blues, a live version can be found on the bonus disc that comes with the Boxhead Ensemble's "The Last Place To Go". Lyrics.
black ice cream Officially released on: Quail & Dumplings digital single
black/rich tune Written by: Bryan Rich Officially released on: Songs Put Together For (The Broken Giant), Black/Rich Music, Japanese version of Arise Therefore, the 7" that came with initial copies of "Viva Last Blues" has a different version. organ: black rich appears on: Songs Put Together For (The Broken Giant), Black/Rich Music.
blindlessness Officially released on: Mindlessness 7"
blood embrace Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf The dialogue in the song comes from the movie "Rolling Thunder" from 1977, directed by John Flynn.
blueberry jam Officially released on: Blueberry Jam digital single
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.
bogo Officially released on: Seafarers Music
bolden boke boy Officially released on: Joya
boy, have you cum Co-written by: Bryan Rich Officially released on: Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 This is another version of "You Have Cum In Your Hair And Your Dick Is Hanging Out".
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)
brute choir, the Officially released on: Viva Last Blues, Greatest Palace Music (new version)
building a fire Officially released on: I Made A Place
buried treasure Written by: Bee Gees 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 en 1995. Leonard Cohen's version is on "Songs From A Room" from 1969.
call me a liar Officially released on: Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 This song was ment to come on an album called "Guarapero". Together with some songs from Western Music.
cal's song Officially released on: Wim's - Driven By Music compilation
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".
cancion urgente para mi hermana cubana Written by: Bob Arellano Officially released on: Fish & Crabs by Havanarama
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.
careless love Officially released on: Ease Down The Road Will already read the lyrics 11/12/99 at the Studio Amstel festival.
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
cat's blues Officially released on: Viva Last Blues
caveh says Officially released on: Tripping With Caveh DVD (during the end titles) The start of the DVD has a small instrumental piece, probably played by Will.
cellar song, the Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You
champion Officially released on: Chijimi
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"
christmastime in the mountains Written by: Steve Baker/Bryan Rich Officially released on: Hope Also played by: Boyracer, Scram C Baby, Tue-Loup, Bellweather, Blue Afternoon, F&M, Three Queens in Mourning. The Frames worked it live in 1999 into their own song "Star Star".
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.
cold & wet Officially released on: The Letting Go, Cold & Wet CDs
color of my dreams, if i had dreams, the Written by: Chris Vrenna, Clint Walsh & Will Oldham Officially released on: No More Workhorse Blues 7". Also released as "Ruby" on Two A.M. Wake Up Call by Tweaker, No More Workhorse Blues CDS.
come a little dog Officially released on: Days In The Wake
come in Officially released on: Come In 7", An Arrow Through The Bitch, Lost Blues And Other Songs This song is recorded during the Greatest Palace Music sessions but this version has not been released. It was the first song of the session.
conquer Officially released on: Conquer 7"
coral and tar Written by: Alasdair Roberts Officially released on: Hello Sorrow - Hello Joy by Three Queens In Mourning / Bonnie Prince Billy Alasdair Roberts's version is on his EP The Wyrd Meme from 2009
coward's song Written by: Alex Neilson Officially released on: Hello Sorrow - Hello Joy by Three Queens In Mourning / Bonnie Prince Billy Alex Rex his version is on the album Andromeda from 2020
cows Officially released on: Wolfroy Goes To Town
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 Officially released on: Pond Scum 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 The song is not listed on the tracklist of the Little Lost Blues CD. Recorded live in a studio in New York. Darrel Glenn's version is from 1953. Also done by Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Rex Allen and others.
cursed sleep Officially released on: Cursed Sleep CDs/12", The Letting Go, Wai Notes (demo), Is It The Sea?
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.
dark eyes Written by: Bob Dylan Officially released on: Bob Dylan in the 80's: Volume 1 (A Tribute to 80's Dylan) Bob Dylan's version is on his album "Empire Burlesque" from 1985.
dead man's island Written by: Jill O'Sullivan & Sean Cumming Officially released on: Hello Sorrow - Hello Joy by Three Queens In Mourning / Bonnie Prince Billy Do The Gods Speak Esperanto, their version is on the EP "Lotus Eaters" from 2017
death final Officially released on: Beware
death in the sea Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf
death to everyone Officially released on: I See A Darkness, Summer In The Southeast, available as download pre-release track for Funtown Comedown, Pond Scum
demon lover Written by: traditional Irish or Scottish ballad Officially released on: Sprout OST
devil is people, the Officially released on: Bonnie Stillwatter 12" The Devil Is People The B-side is called The Devil Is People (The Cheech Wizard's Hemiolic Chantey At The Edge Of The Anthropocene Epoch)
devil's throat, the Officially released on: I Made A Place
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: Kesha and others Officially released on: Barely Regal Ke$ha's version is on her album "Warrior" from 2012.
dirty halo Officially released on: Once Upon A River OST
disorder Officially released on: Arise Therefore
donde esta prufrock Written by: John Harmon (lyrics) Officially released on: Notes For Future Lovers 7"
don't cry, driver Written by: Will Oldham/Alan Licht Officially released on: You Can Never Go Fast Enough, The Tribute to Monte Hellman's Two-Lane Blacktop The "don't cry" part of the song contains part of the lyrics of "Don't Cry For Me Argentina". The "driver" part contains the words the driver in the movie speaks and is (most probably) spoken by Alan Licht.
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.
don't i look good today Officially released on: Louisville Sluggers III double 7" This is an outtake from "There Is No-One What Will Take Care Off You".
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 organ: do what you will do and guitar: do what you will do are also on those releases, on Songs Put Together For (The Broken Giant), the organ version is listed as organ: watch with me. 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.
dragon song, the Written by: David Lowery/Toby Halbrooks Officially released on: Pete's Dragon OST Also contains The Dragon Song revisited
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 awhile Officially released on: I Made A Place
dreamer Written by: Amber Webber & Joshua Wells Officially released on: soundcloud, released there to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Lightning Dust album Infinite Light The Lightning Dust version is on "Infinite Light" from 2009.
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.
drinking woman Officially released on: Ohio River Boat Song 7", Guarapero/Lost Blues 2
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 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.
ease down the road Officially released on: Ease Down The Road, Summer In The Southeast
easy does it Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light, Funtown Comedown
ebb's folly Officially released on: Dutch Harbor OST "Man In A Boat" was the title before the song appeared on the soundtrack.
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.
e iesu/maika'i no Officially released on: Quail & Dumplings digital single
81 Music by: Mick Turner Officially released on: Get On Jolly, Get The Fuck On Jolly Live (as LXXXI) Words adapted from GITANJALI by Rabindranath Tagore.
86 Music by: Mick Turner Officially released on: Get On Jolly, Get The Fuck On Jolly Live (as LXXXVI) Words adapted from GITANJALI by Rabindranath Tagore.
emmanuel Officially released on: Seafarers Music
empty boxes Written by: Ron Elliott Officially released on: What The Brothers Sang The Everly Brothers version is on their "Everly Brothers" single from 1958.
ending it all (as i do) Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince"Billy
(end of) travelling Officially released on: The Mountain 7", Lost Blues And Other Songs
ephant, the Officially released on: Fearful Symmetry Will only sung on two of the songs of Fearful Symmetry, Garbage Barge is the other one. The Ephant is the only song from this album that was played live in 1994 & 1996.
even if love Officially released on: Master and Everyone, Summer In The Southeast A different version under the title "All These Vicious Dogs" appears on the OST All The Real Girls.
every mother's son Written by: Collins & van Zant Officially released on: Every Mother's Son 7", Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 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.
evolution of waters Written by: Valgeir Sigurðsson and Will Oldham Officially released on: Ekvílibríum by Valgeir Sigurðsson
exit music (for a dick) Officially released on: Little Joya CDs
face him Officially released on: Chijimi
fall again Officially released on: All Most Heaven Lyrics.
fall and raise it on Officially released on: All Most Heaven Lyrics.
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.
forest time Officially released on: 10" that comes with the photo art book "Forest Time" by Erik Wesselo, on the Japanese version of "Master and Everyone" and on the Happy Child/Forest Time single. Lyrics.
for every field there's a mole Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light
for the mekons et al Officially released on: Hey Drag City compilation. For The Mekons Et Al 7" and Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 have a live version from 17/11/94 at The Lounge Ax, Chicago.
four screams Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: I Gave You CDS/7" Also played by: Arbouretum
garbage barge Officially released on: Fearful Symmetry Will only sung on two of the songs of Fearful Symmetry, The Ephant is the other one.
garden of evil Officially released on: flexidisc that comes with the art book "In The Garden Of Evil" by Charles Burns and Killoffer
gator, the Officially released on: Joya, Wilding In The West
get your hands dirty Officially released on: Louisville Is For Lovers 8, Candi Staton's album "Who's Hurting Now?"
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.
girl in me, the Written by: Cheyenne Mize/Will Oldham Officially released on: Louisville Is For Lovers 9, download album LIVE Louisville Is For Lovers has a live version
give me children Officially released on: Arise Therefore
gloria Written by: Broeder Dieleman Officially released on: Gloria/Drie Vragen split single Broeder Dieleman's version is on his album "Gloria" from 2014.
glow pt.3, the Officially released on: I Made A Place
goat and ram Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf, The Bonnie Bells of Oxford by Trembling Bells and Bonnie Prince Billy
goats Officially released on: Goat Songs
god is love Officially released on: Wai Notes (demo), There Is No God 10" Played live late 2005, early 2006. This song was written with "The Letting Go" songs but didn't make it to the album.
god is waiting Officially released on: Superwolves
god's small song Officially released on: Cursed Sleep CDs/12", The Letting Go, Wai Notes (demo) Dedicated to Baby Dee (on the single). Owes it's existence to the music of Baby Dee (on the album).
go folks, go Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Wonder Show of the World, 7" flexi disc that comes with an art book Reclining Nude with a Man Playing the Guitar by Marijn van Kreij
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.
goodnight mood Never officially released Played during the John Peel session in November 1993.
good to my girls Officially released on: Superwolves
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.
grand dark feeling of emptiness Officially released on: Ease Down The Road, Best of Studio 5 Live: 20 Years of Easey Street compilation has a live version
gratitude Written by: Björk/Matthew Barney Officially released on: Drawing Restraint 9 OST In the film's moving opening sequence, we hear Will Oldham sing in English the text of a letter from a Japanese citizen to General MacArthur thanking him for lifting the U.S. moratorium on whaling off the nation's coasts; this text was adapted by Matthew Barney and set to music by Björk for harp, here played by Zeena Parkins.
green river Written by: Everly Brothers Never officially released Played live June 1997. The Everly Brothers' version is on "Take Off The 70's" from 1979.
group of women, a Officially released on: Arise Therefore
gulf shores Officially released on: West Palm Beach 7", Lost Blues And Other Songs, Greatest Palace Music (new version)
gypsy he-witch, the Written by: Jason Molina Officially released on: Amalgamated Sons Of Rest Lead vocals by Jason Molina.
hall of death Officially released on: Superwolves
happy child Written by: Chris Vrenna/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Attraction To All Things Uncertain by Tweaker, Happy Child/Forest Time single. On the Tweaker promo CD single "Take Me Alive" is a "clean radio edit" version of the song. Will wrote the lyrics, Chris Vrenna the music.
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.
hard life Officially released on: Master and Everyone Also played by: Paul Curreri and Devon Sproule, Tiger Saw, Seekers Who Are Lovers.
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 Never officially released, this is a song from the same tour as the recordings from "Summer In The Southeast" and was on the Drag City site as MP3 just before this album was released. The MP3 version was from 05/06/04 Jackson, MS, Martin's Lounge. As yet unreleased by the Anomoanon.
heart's arms Officially released on: Beware
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 Dolly Parton.
hey little Officially released on: Chijimi
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, January 2006.
his hands Officially released as: iTunes single, Candi Staton's album and 7" single "His Hands", Little Lost Blues. The iTunes and Little Lost Blues version is the demo for Candi Staton. From a promotional release sheet: Asked by producer Mark Nevers to write a song for the album, Oldham penned a distillation of Staton's traumatic experiences as an abused and terrified wife. "It's kind of a gospel song and it's kind of not," says Staton. "It ends up pointing you to the Redeemer, but it starts out telling you about a normal, natural man and what he would do to you in an abusive situation. I enjoyed singing that because it's so much like my life. I've lived through every line of that song." When Nevers played the finished version to him over the phone, Candi's performance reduced Oldham to tears. From an interview with Candi: "I didn't know Will Oldham, who wrote "His Hands", is that bad?. Will wrote the song when he saw my show on TV where I told how I was abused. I love the ambiguity of the title but I definitely wanted to sing it different than he did and I was allowed to do so".
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: Brendan Croker, Sally Timms & Jon Langford Officially released on: Horses 7", An Arrow Through The Bitch, Lost Blues And Other Songs, Greatest Palace Music (new version) Sally Timms' version is on her solo album "Somebody's Rockin My Dreamboat" from 1988. Also played by Ciaran Lavery
how about thank you Officially released on: Chijimi Toutes Les Filles Pleurent by Judith Godrèche features music from and inspired by Godrèche’s directorial debut written specifically for the album. So it seem that this song was written for her.
hummingbird Written by: Leon Russel Officially released on: Hummingbird 10" Leon Russel's version is on his self titled album from 1970.
i am a cinematographer Officially released on: Days In The Wake, The Drag City Hour CD (live version), Greatest Palace Music (new version) Also played by: By Coastal Cafe on their 7" "Me?" (at the end you'll hear a few seconds of the original version), also done on their Live at Budokan 7", Ewan Burke
i am a floozy Officially released on: Afternoon 10"
i am a youth inclined to ramble Written by: Paul Brady Officially released on: Superwolves Paul Brady's version is on "Welcome Here Kind Stranger" from 1978.
i am drinking again Officially released on: I Am Drinking Again CDs, Little Lost Blues A groovebox version appears on the CD "At Home With The Groovebox". There it is called "Today I Started Celebrating Again".
i am goodbye Officially released on: Beware
i am still what i meant to be Officially released on: Joya
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 called you back Officially released on: The Letting Go, Wai Notes (demo), Wilding In The West Covered by Cheyenne Marie Mize for Valantines Day 2011.
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.
idol on the bar, the Officially released on: Pond Scum Played during the second John Peel session in July 1994.
i don't belong to anyone Officially released on: Beware, Now Here's My Plan
idle hands are the devil's playthings Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You, Funtown Comedown This song is recorded during the Greatest Palace Music sessions but this version has not been released.
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" 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 it falls it falls Officially released on: This Must Be The Place OST
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.
i gave you Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf
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. The OST of The Big Lebowski has Nina Simone's version.
i guess i don't know (elephant song) Written by: Will Oldham Officially released on: Thomas A. Minor and the Picket Line s/t album
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 have made a place Officially released on: I Made A Place
i heard of a source Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince"Billy
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: Terry Hannagan Officially released on: Morning Of The Earth - Reimagined, We Love Our Hole 7" Terry Hanagan's version is on Morning Of The Earth (Original Film Soundtrack) 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 loving the street Officially released on: Ask Forgiveness
i'm on my way home again Written by: Venetia Stevenson Officially released on: Barely Regal, It Takes Blood To Make Blood 7" by Bonnie Prince Billy & Dawn McCarthy (live version) 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".
imperial statues Written by: Paul K Officially released on: A Wilderness of Mirrors Audio Book Paul K's version is on A Wilderness Of Mirrors - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from 1988.
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 good faith Officially released on: digital single and 7" in company with I Made A Place
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" from 1995.
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.
intentional injury Officially released on: True Detective OST
i put my arms out to you (acoustic) Written by: Briana Corrigan Officially released on: Love Me Now CDs by Briana Corrigan Will sings and probably plays guitar on this song.
i see a darkness Officially released on: I See A Darkness, Summer In The Southeast, Is It The Sea? (vinyl only), Now Here's My Plan, Songs of Love and Horror Also played by: King Me, Johnny Cash (with Will on backing vocals), M Iafrate, Smokewagon, Simple Kid, Atrocity, Acid Pauli (remix of the Johnny Cash version as I See A Dark(er)ness), Steve Adey, Experience, Andre Herman Düne and Clemence Freschard, Rhubarb, Zita Swoon, D-Minor, Der Nino Aus Wien, Trevett McCandliss, Northern Lite, Rosalía, Three Queens in Mourning
i send my love to you Officially released on: Days In The Wake, The Drag City Hour CD (live version), Ease Down The Road limited bonus CD (from Peel session '99), Greatest Palace Music (new version), Summer In The Southeast Also played by: Edith Frost (live), No Through Road, Satoko, The Broken Family Band, Calexico
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" from 2008.
island brothers Officially released on: Island Brothers 10"
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.
i tried to stay healthy for you Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You
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.
it's time to be clear Officially released on: Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues
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 was drunk at the) pulpit Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You, Pond Scum
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 will be born again Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince"Billy
i will be good Officially released on: Amalgamated Sons Of Rest as an unlisted bonus track. Will wrote the music, Jason Molina, Alasdair Roberts and Will all sing 1/3 of the song lead vocals and all wrote their own lyrics. Also played by: Mt.Eerie.
i wish i knew how it would feel to be free Officially released on: Our First 100 Days. By Courtney Marie Andrews & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Written by: Nina Simone
i wonder if i care as much Written by: Don Everly Officially released on: "The Mindeater", It Takes Blood To Make Blood 7" by Bonnie Prince Billy & Dawn McCarthy (live version) The Everly Brothers´ version is on their album "Roots" from 1968. Played live early 2007 by Bonnie Prince Billy
i won't ask again Officially released on: Beware
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.
jenny blackbird's blues Written by: Jason Molina Officially released on: Amalgamated Sons Of Rest Lead vocals by Jason Molina.
jingle bells Never officially released, but it was as MP3 on the Palace Records site Christmas 2000. Will sings backing vocals on the song done by the Anomoanon.
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.
joya Officially released on: Little Joya CDs Lyrics
joy and jubilee Officially released on: Master and Everyone Also played by: Susanna on her album Flower of Evil
jump in jump in, come in come in Officially released on: Western Music
just to see my holly home Officially released on: Ease Down The Road Also done by Zwan in 2002, Matt Sweeney on guitar and vocals.
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.
keep eye on other's gain Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light
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.
kid of harith Officially released on: Arise Therefore
kids Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Wonder Show of the World
kin Written by: Valgeir Sigurðsson and Will Oldham Officially released on: Ekvílibríum by Valgeir Sigurðsson
king at night, a Officially released on: Ease Down The Road Also played by: Marianne Faithful (on her summer 2002 tour), Het Zesde Metaal (translated to West Flemish into Min Tempel), Ciaran Lavery (who also named his EP filled with Bonnie Prince Billy covers to this song) The song appears in the movie Dead Man's Shoes by Shane Meadows.
king me Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You Also played by: Kelly Hogan.
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.
knockturne Officially released on: I See A Darkness
lars Officially released on: Seafarers Music
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 house, the Written by: Alasdair Roberts Officially released on: Amalgamated Sons Of Rest Lead vocals by Alasdair Roberts.
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.
laugh and quake Officially released in: the movie Time and Distance by Eric Daniel Metzger. Will's character Owen Garring sings and plays the song
lay and love Officially released on: The Letting Go, Lay & Love CDs/7"/12", Wai Notes (demo), Funtown Comedown, This Must Be The Place OST
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.
lessons from stoney Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince"Billy
lessons from what's poor Officially released on: Master and Everyone. The Drag City sampler "Now Who's Crazy" contains a different version, this latter version is also released as "When I Go" on the "Notions Of Sound Vol. 1" sampler.
let it be me Written by: Curtis/Delanoe/Becaud Officially released on: 7" It Takes Blood To Make Blood by Bonnie Prince Billy & Dawn McCarthy Live version
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: Let Me Love You single, Barely Regal 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.
let's not pretend Written by: Jacob Duncan (music) Officially released on: Liberation Prophecy's bancamp as digital download and as video. Featuring Carly Johnson on vocals.
let's start a family (blacks) Officially released on: Let's Start A Family 7", Little Lost Blues Lyrics
let the wires ring Officially released on: Gezundheit 7", Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 According to an interview with Will this song was a demo version to be recorded for "There Is No-One What Will Take Care Off You".
lie down in the light Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light
life in muscle Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Must Be Blind 10"
lift us up Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf
lion lair, the Officially released on: Ease Down The Road
little blue eyes Officially released on: Little Blue Eyes 7", Lost Blues And Other Songs This version came from a John Peel Session first broadcast on 27/11/93. The CD Sourmash: A Louisville Compilation has a different version.
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.
little small song Officially released on: Wilding In The West Contains parts of lyrics from Lost Blues and God's Small Song
long before Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You
look forward on your past, look backwards to your future Officially released on: I Made A Place, a pre-album version can be heard on the Deep End show #276 with Joey Mudd and Will Oldham
lord of the manor Written by: Terry Slater Officially released on: 7" It Takes Blood To Make Blood by Bonnie Prince Billy & Dawn McCarthy Live version The Everly Brothers version is on the "Milk Train" 7" from 1968.
lost blues Officially released on: Lost Blues And Other Songs This song is recorded during the Greatest Palace Music sessions but this version has not been released. Also played by: Three Queens in Mourning
love comes to me Officially released on: The Letting Go, Is It The Sea?, Does Your Cat Know My Dog? compilation, Music NOW: 10 years compilation
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 is the first law Officially released on: Love is the first law / There are worms in your circle split 7". Before it was released, a demo version was played on The Deep End radioshow with Joey Mudd
love's old sweet song Written by: J.L. Molloy / G. Clifton Bingham Officially released on: Among The Gold
love skulls Written by: Mariee Sioux Officially released on: Bonnie & Mariee double 7"
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: Barely Regal 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.
madeleine-mary Officially released on: I See A Darkness, a live version appears on Rock The Blockade:2000 Incorruptible by Havanarama, Summer In The Southeast Also played by: Three Queens in Mourning
mad mad me Written by: Wendy Waldman Officially released on: Bonnie & Mariee double 7" Wendy Waldman's version is on her album "Gypsy Symphony" from 1974
magnificent billy Officially released on: Wilding In The West Cut-up piece that contains parts of lyrics from Lay and Love and words spoken between songs
major march Officially released on: Amalgamated Sons Of Rest Lead vocals by Will.
make it not an evil mark Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince"Billy
make worry for me Officially released on: promotional cardboard disc, Superwolves
mama mama Officially released on: I Made A Place Written by: the lyrics are from a traditional song
marriage Officially released on: O How I Enjoy The Light 7", Lost Blues And Other Songs
master and everyone Officially released on: Master and Everyone, Summer In The Southeast, Wilding In The West, Is It The Sea?
maundering Officially released on: Master and Everyone
may it always be Officially released on: Ease Down The Road, Summer In The Southeast, Funtown Comedown
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.
menehume Officially released on: Sweet compilation album
merciless and great Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Wonder Show of the World, Kentucky Battleground Songs Pt. 1 compilation has a live version
merida Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You
meaulnes Officially released on: Days In The Wake, The Drag City Hour CD (live version)
midday Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: Midday / You Win 7"
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.
mindeater, the Written by: Dominic Cipolla Officially released on: "The Mindeater" 10"
mindlessness Officially released on: Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues, Mindlessness 7"
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.
minor place, a Officially released on: I See A Darkness, Is It The Sea?
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.
monolith lamb Officially released on: Spacemoth 5th Anniversary Compilation 2
more brother rides Officially released on: Viva Last Blues, Greatest Palace Music (new version)
most people Officially released on: Refugee compilation, Songs of Love and Horror
mother nature kneels Officially released on: download (Long Haul Productions went down to Arkansas to check in with the residents about what's going on with those mysterious wave of thousands of small earthquakes that have rattled the towns of Guy and Greenbrier since September, 2010. They shared the tape with interviews they collected with Bonnie "Prince" Billy, who wrote an original song to contribute to the narrative)
mountain low, the Officially released on: Viva Last Blues, The Mountain 7"
moviestar 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".
mrs william Officially released on: Ease Down The Road
must be blind Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Must Be Blind 10"
my blue suit Officially released on: Superwolves
my body is my own Officially released on: Superwolves
my circle Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: I Gave You CDS
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 home is the sea Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf, Wilding In The West, Is It The Sea?, Drag City A - Z has the version mentioned underneath, in 2022 a video live at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco in 2021 was released Drag City placed an MP3 live version of this song on their site just before the Superwolf release. Live June the 12th 2004 in Athens, GA, Orange Twin Conservation Community. Also played by: Köster/Hocker translated to Mi Heim es et Meer
my life Written by: ochs Officially released on: Ask Forgiveness Phil Ochs' version is on "Rehearsels For Retirement" from 1969.
my life´s work Officially released on: Beware
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.
my popsicle Officially released on: Superwolves
naked lion Officially released on: Wilding In The West Contains parts of lyrics from The Lion Lair and Merida
new black rich (tusks) Officially released on: Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues, New Black Rich (Tusks)
new gypsy Officially released on: Joya
new memory box Officially released on: I Made A Place The video by Ben Berman has a remix version by Jay Dawg
new partner Officially released on: Viva Last Blues, Greatest Palace Music (new version), Strange Form Of Life CDs, Is It The Sea?, Songs of Love and Horror, When We Are Inhuman Also played by: Tom Barman and Craig Ward, dEUS, B'ehl, King Me, Missouri, The Frames, Spink, Lincoln, Drei Eichel Musik, Snow Patrol, Doveman, Mark Kozelek, Trevett McCandliss, Ciaran Lavery, Three Queens in Mourning
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.
new tibet Officially released on: Wolfroy Goes To Town
new wedding Officially released on: The Present OST
new whaling Officially released on: Wolfroy Goes To Town
new wonder Officially released on: Island Brothers 10"
new year's eve's the loneliest night of the year Officially released on: New Year's Eve's The Loneliest Night Of The Year 7" with Trembling Bells
night noises Officially released on: Wolfroy Goes To Town, Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues
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 bad news Officially released on: The Letting Go, Wilding In The West
no gold digger Officially released on: Arise Therefore, a live version appears on Rock The Blockade:2000 Incorruptible by Havanarama, the same version is on the Live In Cuba video, Now Here's My Plan.
nomadic revery (all around) Officially released on: I See A Darkness, Summer In The Southeast
no match Officially released on: Wolfroy Goes To Town
no more rides Officially released on: Every Mother's Son 7", Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 This song was written for the Sally Timms album "To The Land Of Milk And Honey" from 1995.
no more workhorse blues Officially released on: Days In The Wake, Greatest Palace Music (new version), No More Workhorse Blues CDS (new version) Also played by: Three Queens in Mourning
no such as what i want Officially released on: Black Dissimulation 7", Either She Or Me CDs, Wilding In The West Lyrics. Also played by: Three Queens in Mourning
notes for future lovers Written by: John Harmon (lyrics) Officially released on: Notes For Future Lovers 7"
not fooling Officially released on: Superwolves
nothing is busted Officially released on: I Made A Place
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.
not mocked Officially released on: Bonnie & Mariee double 7"
ode songs Officially released on: Ode Music, Ode #2 is also released on the Japanese release of I See A Darkness Ode #1, Ode #2, Ode #3, Ode #4, Ode #1a, Ode #1b, Ode #2a, Ode #5, Ode #3a, Ode #4a are on Ode Music. These are instrumental songs from the movie Ode.
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, Greatest Palace Music (new version), Funtown Comedown, Songs of Love and Horror Also played by: by A.Krohn & Two Horsemen on their self titled album from 1998 and by The Frames on their 2002 live album "Breadcrumb Trail", Three Queens in Mourning. They all use Will's lyrics. Lyrics.
o how i enjoy the light Officially released on: O How I Enjoy The Light 7", Lost Blues And Other Songs, Pond Scum (as The Houseboat) This song first was announced in 1994 during The John Peel sessions a.o. as "Houseboat". This song is recorded during the Greatest Palace Music sessions but this version has not been released. Also done by Katatonia on their CD single "Tonight's Music" from 2001.
old billy reily Written by: ? 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: ? Never officially released Played live '98 in Italy and at the Liss Ard festival 1999. Also done by Hank Williams.
old jerusalem Officially released on: Viva Last Blues
old match Officially released on: Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues
o let it be Officially released on: Joya, Summer In The Southeast, Wilding In The West
o lord are you in need Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You, Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 has the 07/07/95 Peel Session version.
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.
102 Music by: Mick Turner Officially released on: Get The Fuck On Jolly Live (as CII) Words adapted from GITANJALI by Rabindranath Tagore.
one with the birds Officially released on: One With The Birds 7", Blue Lotus Feet CDs, When We Are Inhuman Lyrics.
only a dream Written by: Harry J. Lincoln / George Graff Jr. Officially released on: Among The Gold
only someone running Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf, Songs of Love and Horror
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.
on raglan road Officially released on: On Raglan Road 7"
o paul Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You, There Is No One - Louisville Is For Lovers Tribute To Palace Brothers (as Bonnie Prince Billy)
open up Officially released on: This Must Be The Place OST
open your heart Officially released on: Joya
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.
out of mind Officially released on: The b-sides for Time To Be Clear
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.
paradise i missed Written by: Cynthia Hopkins (lyrics) Officially released on: The Unified Field 10"
parting glass, the Written by: Traditional Never officially released Played live 29/01/99 Dublin, Whelans. This is an Irish traditional, also done by the Pogues on their "Honky Tonk Women" CDs.
party with marty (abstract blues) Officially released on: Songs of Love and Horror
patience Officially released on: Patience 7", Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 Lyrics
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.
poor shelter Officially released on: split 7" with Young Widows
pozor Officially released on: Goat Songs
prologue Officially released on: Little Joya CDs
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.
pretty saro Written by: Shirley Collins Officially released in: Shirley Collins Inspired… compilation album Shirley Collins' version os on her album "Sweet England" from 1959..
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.
pull your eyes out, molly Officially released on: Quail & Dumplings 7"
punk rock Officially released on: Goat Songs
pushkin Officially released on: Days In The Wake, Greatest Palace Music (new version), Summer In The Southeast
pussyfooting Officially released on: Agnes, Queen Of Sorrow CDS. This is actually a cover of "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" by Mariah Carey.
quail & dumplings Officially released on: Quail & Dumplings digital single, Wolfroy Goes To Town, Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues, Quail & Dumplings 7"
raining in darling Officially released on: I See A Darkness Also played by: Heidi Mortensen, Three Queens in Mourning
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, a different version of Rancho Grande is on Greetings from Providence, RI, by Havanarama Played by Palace and Arellano already on 04/06/97 Cambridge, MA, Middle East.
remember the terror time Written by: Ewan McColl / Willie Nelson / arrangement by Oldham Officially released on: Afternoon 10" The first part of the song is The Terror Time from Ewan McColl. Written for The Travelling People - A Radio Ballad By Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger and Charles Parker released on LP. The second part is Remember The Good Times from Willie Nelson's album "Yesterday's Wine" from 1971
resist the urge Officially released on: Superwolves
rich wife full of happiness Officially released on: Ease Down The Road, TFF Rudolstadt 2008, as promotional download before the release of Pond Scum
rider Officially released on: Joya, Funtown Comedown
riding Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You, Lost Blues And Other Songs (different version, this version begins with a version of the song "Old Billy Reily"), Greatest Palace Music (new version), The Bonnie Bells of Oxford by Trembling Bells and Bonnie Prince Billy The coda "all i am i give to you" comes from the Joe Wise song "All I Am, I Give To You. Also played by: Sebadoh on their "Beauty Of The Ride" CDs from 1996, Lou Barlow played it live and a live version came out on a Flygirl 7" in 1998. Veranda Music have a version on their album "Look Of Joy" from 2002. The Strugglers have a version on the Will Oldham tribute from 2004.
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/Lost Blues 2 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"
roki for now Written by: Dominic Cipolla Officially released on: "The Mindeater" 10"
royal quiet deluxe Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince"Billy
ruby Written by: Chris Vrenna, Clint Walsh & Will Oldham Officially released on: Two A.M. Wake Up Call by Tweaker, No More Workhorse Blues CDS. Also released as "The Color Of My Dreams, If I Had Dreams" on the b-side of the No More Workhorse Blues 7" This was first an instrumental Tweaker song that was first released on the Xiaolin Showdown / Ruby split 7".
rudy foolish Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf
sailor's grave a sea of sheep Officially released on: Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues
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". On the second version of More Revery it's renamed as "Same Love That Made Me Laugh". First played live during the summer 1999 West Coast USA tour. Bill Withers' version is on his album "+Justments" from 1974.
sapele Officially released on: Seafarers Music
sea lion Written by: Sage Francis/Will Oldham Officially released on: Sea Lion 12" by Sage Francis with Will Oldham, A Healthy Distrust by Sage Francis. On the 12" are three versions of the song; the normal version, the extended one and the instrumental version. Will sings on all of them. Will recorded the song and plays guitar on it as well.
seedling, the Officially released on: The Letting Go, Strange Form Of Life CDs & 7", Wai Notes (demo) Owes it's name to Thomas Campbell's movie.
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.
sheep Officially released on: Ease Down The Road
shorty's ark Officially released on: Superwolves
signifying wolf, the Officially released on: Cursed Sleep CDs/12", Wai Notes (demo)
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.
simply beautiful Written by: Al Green Officially released on: When My Arms Wraps You Round by Briana Corrigan. Will sings and plays guitar on this song.
64 Music by: Mick Turner Officially released on: Get On Jolly, Get The Fuck On Jolly Live (as LXIV), Pond Scum (as Jolly Five) Words adapted from GITANJALI by Rabindranath Tagore.
66 Music by: Mick Turner Officially released on: Get On Jolly, Get The Fuck On Jolly Live (as LXVI) Words adapted from GITANJALI by Rabindranath Tagore.
sixty minute man Written by: Billy Ward/Rose Marks Officially released on: 60/Sixty-One Minute Men 10" Released by the Dominoes on a 10" in 1954.
sixty one Officially released on: 60/Sixty-One Minute Men 10"
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.
sleeping in the driveway Written by: Brian Harnetty and Bonnie Prince Billy Officially released on: Silent City
so everyone Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light, The Bonnie Bells of Oxford by Trembling Bells and Bonnie Prince Billy In April 2008 Drag City had a demo version of the song for download on their site.
so far and here we are Officially released on: Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues, Songs of Love and Horror
solemn 10, 28 & 119 Officially released on: Solemns
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 glad day Written by: Brian Harnetty and Bonnie Prince Billy Officially released on: Silent City
someone coming through Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Wonder Show of the World
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.
song for doctors without borders Officially released on: disc Four from the 5CD compilation Not Alone for 'Doctors Without Borders' Recorded already in November 2004.
song for john and alma Officially released: can be heard during the end titles of Edén, a film by Elise DuRant
song for the new breed Written by: Dianne Bellino (words) Officially released on: I See A Darkness, Dream Of A Drunk Black Southern Eagle has an orchestral version, the compilation "Louisville Sonic Imprint Volume 1" has an acoustic version.
song of all Officially released on: All Most Heaven Lyrics. This song also appears in the movie Love Liza by Philip Seymour Hoffman from 2002.
song of most Officially released on: All Most Heaven Lyrics.
soul rebel Written by: Bob Marley Never officially released Played live 01/02/01, Baltimore, MD, Ottobar.
sounds are always begging, the Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Wonder Show of the World
southside of the world, the Officially released on: One With The Birds 7", Blue Lotus Feet CDs, Little Lost Blues On the test pressing of the 7" it was called "Naked Collage". Lyrics.
soy el diablo Written by: Bob Arellano Officially released on: Fish & Crabs by Havanarama
spiders dude is often there, the Officially released on: Little Blue Eyes 7", Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 This version came from the John Peel Session first broadcast on 27/11/93.
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" from 1976.
spotted pig, the Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince"Billy
squid eye Officially released on: I Made A Place, through Spotify you can listen to Squid Eye - Premix
stable will Written by: Bryan Rich Officially released on: Horses 7", An Arrow Through The Bitch, Lost Blues And Other Songs. For The Mekons Et Al 7", and Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 have a live version from 17/11/94 at The Lounge Ax, Chicago, Pond Scum
stablemate Officially released on: Arise Therefore, , Ease Down The Road limited bonus CD (from Peel session '99) The song appears in the movie Ferien by Thomas Arslan. Also played by: Three Queens in Mourning
stay Written by: Susanna K. Wallumrød Officially released on: Stay 7" Susanna's version is on her album "Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos" from 2007.
stay on my shore Written by: Joan Shelley Officially released on: Watch What Happens digital single Watch What Happens is covered by Joan Shelley and Nathan Salsburg Matt Sweeney and Bonnie Prince Billy covered their song Joan Shelley's song is on "Over And Even" from 2015 (Will sings harmony vocals on that version).
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 form of life Officially released on: The Letting Go, Bonny 2007 tour 7" (live), Strange Form Of Life CDs/7"/12", Wai Notes (demo)
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.
sucker's evening, a Officially released on: Arise Therefore, Summer In The Southeast Also done by Vera Coomans on her album "Silent House".
suddenly the darkness Written by: Dominic Cipolla Officially released on: "The Mindeater" 10"
sugarcane juice drinker Officially released on: Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 Only played live April 1997, Evanston, IL, WNUR, "Airplay". This song was ment to come on an album called "Guarapero". Together with some songs from Western Music.
sun highlights the lack in each, the Officially released on: Arise Therefore, Strange Form Of Life CDs
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.
sword is yours, the Officially released on: This Must Be The Place OST
take however long you want Officially released on: Patience 7", Guarapero/Lost Blues 2, Summer In The Southeast Lyrics
take care Written by: Brook Benton and many others Officially released on: Barely Regal Drake's version is on his album "Take Care" from 2011.
tallulah Officially released on: Goat songs
teach me to bear you Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Wonder Show of the World
that's my kind of night Written by: Davidson, DeStefano, Gorley Officially released on: That's My Kind Of Night single, Barely Regal 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.
that's what our love is Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Wonder Show of the World
then the letting go Officially released on: The Letting Go, Wai Notes (demo), Wilding In The West Dawn McCarthy wrote her lines in the song and constructed her arrangements.
there are worms in your circle, there are wolves Written by: Broeder Dieleman Officially released on: Love is the first law / There are worms in your circle split 7".
there are worse things i could do Written by: Jim Jacobs/Warren Casey Officially released on: Barely Regal Released on the "Grease OST" album from 1978 and was sung by Stockard Channing.
there is no god Officially released on: There Is No God 10", The Bonnie Bells of Oxford by Trembling Bells and Bonnie Prince Billy
there is no-one what will take care of you Officially released on: There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You Late 1993 announced as "fish".
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".
there is something i have to say Officially released on: Beware
there must be a someone Written by: Gosdin Brothers Officially released on: Superwolves The Gosdin Brothers' version is on theur album "Sounds of Goodbye" from 1968.
there will be spring Officially released on: Wolfroy Goes To Town, Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues
thick air Officially released on: I Made A Place
13 Music by: Mick Turner Officially released on: Get The Fuck On Jolly Live (as XIII) Words adapted from GITANJALI by Rabindranath Tagore.
this is far from over Officially released on: I Made A Place, This Is Far From Over 7"
this is my cocktail Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince"Billy
this land is your land Written by: Woody Guthrie Officially released on: as a video for the THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND PROJECT is an interactive documentary to record us all singing Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land.”
(thou without) partner Co-written by: Bryan Rich Officially released on: Days In The Wake
three photographs Officially released on: Western Music
three questions Officially released on: Master and Everyone, Wilding In The West, Now Here's My Plan
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.
time to be clear Officially released on: Wolfroy Goes To Town
time to go home Written by: Matt Sweeney, Songhoy Blues/Will Oldham Officially released on: Meet Me In The City 12" by Songhoy Blues. Released as Blake Mills mix and as David Ferguson mix.
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.
today i started celebrating again Officially released on: At Home With The Groovebox compilation This is a reworked version of "I Am Drinking Again".
today i was an evil one Officially released on: I See A Darkness
tonight's decision (and hereafter) Officially released on: Viva Last Blues On the promo version of "Viva Last Blues" this song is listed as "It Is I Who Have Left Them". Also played by: Three Queens in Mourning
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.
torn and brayed Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Palermo Shooting OST Death To Everyone can be heard in the movie as well.
translation Written by: Jason Molina Officially released on: My Morning Jacket/Songs:Ohia split CD single Played by the Amalgamated Sons Of Rest. Lead vocals by Jason Molina.
treasure map Officially released on: A Southern Poverty Law Center Benefit compilation 12", recorded for the documentary motion picture The Lure
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".
triumph of will Officially released on: Bonnie "Prince"Billy
troublesome houses Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Wonder Show of the World
trudy dies Officially released on: Come In 7", An Arrow Through The Bitch, a different version is on Lost Blues And Other Songs, Pond Scum Also played by: Vera Coomans on her album "Silent House", Three Queens in Mourning
turkey vulture Officially released on: Goat Songs Also done by Salt Licks on their "Trust Your Body" CD.
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.
25 Music by: Mick Turner Officially released on: Get On Jolly, Get The Fuck On Jolly Live (as XXV) Words adapted from GITANJALI by Rabindranath Tagore.
2 / 15 Music by: Mick Turner Officially released on: Get On Jolly, Get The Fuck On Jolly Live (as II/XV) Words adapted from GITANJALI by Rabindranath Tagore.
two more days Officially released on: Love Is My Only Crime 2 compilation "Two more days, self-granted by man left betrothedless and bound to complete" says the note submitted by the song.
under what was oppression Officially released on: Joya
untitled Officially released on: Hope, Lost Blues And Other Songs has a live version from 17/11/94 at The Lounge Ax, Chicago.
valentine's day Officially released on: Lost Blues And Other Songs
valle de viñales Written by: Bob Arellano Officially released on: Greetings from Providence, RI, by Havanarama Played by Palace and Arellano already on 04/06/97 Cambridge, MA, Middle East.
viva ultra Officially released on: Viva Last Blues, Greatest Palace Music (new version)
wai Officially released on: The Letting Go, Wai Notes (demo), Wilding In The West, Songs of Love and Horror
walking the dog Written by: Everly Brothers Officially released on: Christmas Eve Can Kill You 7"
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.
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 and sung by Kamila. Kami Thompson's version is on her album "Love Lies" from 2011.
watch what happens Officially released on: Superwolves Covered by Joan Shelley and Nathan Salsburg on the Watch What Happens digital release.
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". Lyrics.
water Never officially released Played during the John Peel session in November 1993.
way, the Officially released on: Master and Everyone, Cold & Wet CDs (live version), Songs of Love and Horror
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.
weaker soldier, the Officially released on: Arise Therefore, Wilding In The West
we all, us three, will ride Officially released on: Viva Last Blues, a new version is on We All, Us Three, Will Ride 7", Funtown Comedown On the promo version of "Viva Last Blues" this song is listed as "We All Will Ride".
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.
we are unhappy Officially released on: Wolfroy Goes To Town, Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues
we've only just begun Written by: Paul Williams & Roger Nichols Officially released on: This Is Far From Over 7" The Carpenters's version is on their album "Close To You" from 1970.
we love our hole Written by: Will Oldham and Emmett Kelly Officially released on: Spirit Of Akasha (Celebrating Morning Of The Earth), We Love Our Hole 7"
wendy theme music Officially released on: you can hear this instrumental piece during the endtitles of the movie Wendy & Lucy. Wendy hums the theme in the movie.
werner's last blues to blokbuster Officially released on: Hope, Felidae - a benefit for the cedarhill animal sanctuary has a live version from 18/11/95, Chicago. Agnes, Queen Of Sorrow CDS & 7" (new version from the Greatest Palace Music recording sessions), Summer In The Southeast last two both as Blokbuster
western song for J.LL. Officially released on: Western Music
west palm beach Officially released on: West Palm Beach 7", Lost Blues And Other Songs and sung in Spanish as "Playa West Palm" on Fish & Crabs by Havanarama, Greatest Palace Music (new version).
what are you? Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Superwolf
what's missing is Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light
what's wrong with a zoo? Officially released on: Quelque Chose d'Organique OST, Ease Down The Road limited bonus CD (from Peel session '99) Lyrics
when i go Officially released on: "Notions Of Sound Vol. 1" sampler that comes with the Irish magazine Foggy Notions #3. First released as "Lessons From What's Poor" on Master and Everyone. The Drag City sampler "Now Who's Crazy" contains a different version, this version is later released as "When I Go" on the "Notions Of Sound Vol. 1" sampler.
when thy song flows through me Officially released on: Blue Lotus Feet CDs, Pond Scum, When We Are Inhuman (as When Thy Song) 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.
where is the puzzle Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light
where wind blows Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Wonder Show of the World
whipped Officially released on: The b-sides for Time To Be Clear, Singer's Grave A Sea Of Tongues
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" from 1978.
whither thou goest Officially released on: Days In The Wake
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.
whorehouse is any house, a Officially released on: Let's Start A Family 7" Lyrics
wild dandelion Officially released on: Hello Sorrow - Hello Joy by Three Queens In Mourning / Bonnie Prince Billy
wild is the will Written by: Susanna K. Wallumrød Officially released on: Wild Is The Will digital single
will oldham speaks his peace Officially released on: Sea Note presents Mr. Jews...in search for the elusive Silver Palace record 7" It's an "interview" on the B-side with Will Oldham "answering" the interviewer by playing fragments of familiair songs (from known albums). The A-side of the single contains "David Berman Tell His Side Of The Story" and is the same thing only the answers are Silver Jews songs.
willow trees bend Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light
will's song Never officially released The song is written by Will Oldham for Polly and performed by PJ Harvey on tour 2001.
winter lady Written by: Leonard Cohen Officially released on: Hope Leonard Cohen's version is on "The Songs Of Leonard Cohen" from 1966.
with cornstalks or among them Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: The Wonder Show of the World
without work, you have nothing Officially released on: Beware (1st pressing)
wolf among wolves Officially released on: Master and Everyone, Summer In The Southeast, Is It The Sea?, Funtown Comedown Also played by Cat Power, Joel Martin, Paradise Animals
work hard/play hard Officially released on: Viva Last Blues
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 are lost Officially released on: Beware
you can like it Officially released on: This Must Be The Place OST
you can´t hurt me now Officially released on: Beware
you can regret what you have done Officially released on: Superwolves
you don´t belong to anyone Officially released on: Beware
you have been seen Officially released on: Conquer 7"
you have cum in your hair and your dick is hanging out Co-written by: Bryan Rich Officially released on: Arise Therefore, the 7" that came with initial copies of "Viva Last Blues" has a different version. Guarapero/Lost Blues 2 has a different version as well titled "Boy, Have You Cum".
you'll get eaten, too Written by: Matt Sweeney/Will Oldham Officially released on: Bandcamp, released as a digital single in 2020 during the Corona crisis. All proceeds to support Superiority Burger and Drag City staff relief funds. Played live in 2006.
you know the one Officially released on: I Made A Place
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 remind me of something (the glory goes) Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light, Funtown Comedown, Songs of Love and Horror (last two as The Glory Goes)
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 self titled debut album from 1979, also done by Robert Wyatt on his album "Old Rottenhat".
you want that picture Officially released on: Lie Down In The Light, Funtown Comedown, download album Pickathon 2010
you will find a home Officially released on: White Fang OST
you will miss me when i burn Co-written by: Bryan Rich Officially released on: Days In The Wake, The Drag City Hour CD (live version), Greatest Palace Music (new version) Also played by: The Belgium band dEUS on their 1997 tour, Tom Barman (singer of dEUS) plays it 19/05/97 offstage on the Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Holland, Idlewild, Soulsavers (sung by Mark Lanegan on the b-side of Sunrise that is sung by Bonnie Prince Billy), Ciaran Lavery
you win Written by: Emmett Kelly/Will Oldham Officially released on: Midday / You Win 7"
unknown Officially released on: Sounds Of The Geographically Challenged Vol.2 by Continental OP, Sounds Of The Geographically Challenged compilation CD
unknown Written by: Jack Carneal (words) Officially released on: Hidden track on Fish & Crabs by Havanarama
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