The eagle looked down on the river below,
And he wrapped his wings round him and he fell like a stone.
And the big salmon fought but the talons held true,
And he shuddered as the world turned from silver to blue.
I stood there in awe though I’d seen it before,
I was born in these mountains and I’ll die here for sure
“Me and the Eagle”
The lyrics above are to Steve Earle’s song, “Me and the Eagle,” which is from the soundtrack of songs from and inspired by The Horse Whisperer
The film also featured the song “A Soft Place to Fall,” which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song (and should have won). “A Soft Place to Fall” was co-written by and performed by an outstanding new artist who many years later would marry Steve Earle, Allison Moorer.
I like that people post their own versions of songs on YouTube because there is something especially democratic about it. And occasionally you find nice gems. Below is John Fullbright’s rendition of Steve Earle’s “Me and the Eagle.” I had not heard of the guy until seeing his videos on YouTube, and he does a moving cover of this song. Check out the young Oklahoman’s website. I am going to have to listen to more of his music.
Some mornings will find me up above the timberline,
Lonesome don’t seem like much once you’re this high.
When it’s all said and done I usually find,
Me and the eagle are of the same mind.
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