| "I'll Fly Away" | |
|---|---|
| by Albert E. Brumley | |
| Genre | Hymn |
| Text | by Albert E. Brumley |
| Language | English |
| Meter | 9.4.9.4 |
| Melody | "I'll Fly Away" |
| Composed | 1929 |
| Published | 1932 |
"I'll Fly Away" is a hymn written in 1929 by Albert E. Brumley and published in 1932 by the Hartford Music company in a collection titled Wonderful Message.[1][2] Brumley's writing was influenced by the 1924 secular ballad, "The Prisoner's Song".
"I'll Fly Away" has been called the most recorded gospel song.[1][2] It is frequently used in worship services by Baptists, Pentecostals, Nazarenes, the Churches of Christ and many Methodists.[3] It appears in many hymnals where it is listed under the topics of eternal life, heaven and acceptance. It is a standard song at bluegrass jam sessions and is often performed at funerals, including jazz funerals in the New Orleans tradition.
- ^ a b Richard Matteson, Jr., The Bluegrass Picker's Tune Book, Mel Bay Publications, 2006 (accessed at Google books on March 4, 2011)
- ^ a b Barnett, David (2006), Honky Tonks, Hymns, and the Blues, retrieved October 30, 2009
- ^ Joe Edwards, 'I'll Fly Away' hymn classic, Associated Press/Kentucky New Era, March 13, 1987, page 4D