I’ve decided not to look at this as an injustice, but rather a great opportunity for my brother and sister-in-law to expand their listening library even further – though they already have one of the most eclectic music collections I know of anyway. This weekend they are attending a concert by Allison Krauss and Robert Plant.  Now, while I could take or leave Robert Plant’s involvement in many cases, I’m a big fan of Allison Krauss.  Some of the pieces from their album collaboration in 2007 , Raising Sand, are better than others.  Allison’s album (2007) A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection, is one of my favorite albums in years. In honor of Alex and Nichole’s evening out, here’s a list of some songs I’d love to hear Allison sing in person… 

• Down to the River to Pray
• Whiskey Lullaby (with Brad Paisley)
• Jacob’s Dream (This song is sad, but it’s one of my favorites.)
• When You Say Nothing at All  (Mark and I had this one sung at our wedding.)
•  Molly Ban
•  Teardrops Will Kiss the Morning Dew
• Oh Atlanta
• Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us (w/Robert Plant)
• Simple Love
• Your Long Journey (w/Robert Plant)

I’d also like to hear her cover a few of Nanci Griffith’s older tunes too.

• Going Back to Georgia
• Gulf Coast Highway
• The Wing and the Wheel
• It’s Just Another Morning Here
• Ford Econoline

 I think this would make for a pretty good show.  I hope they have a splendid time on Saturday night.