It’s no secret that Ella Langley leans toward the traditional side of country music. She’s taken over the radio waves with her No. 1 hit, “Choosin’ Texas,” a song tailor-made for two-steppin.’
So when it comes to modern artists covering some of the most timeless songs in country music history, she’s bound to do them justice.
That’s exactly the case with her latest cover on “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.”
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The tune, written by Fred Rose, has been rendered by many stars throughout the years, ranging from Elvis Presley to Roy Acuff. The song was first recorded by Elton Britt in 1947, but it was Willie Nelson’s 1975 version, which struck a chord with people everywhere, giving him his first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Nelson’s version, which appears on his concept album, Red Headed Stranger, also made Rolling Stone’s ranked lists for 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time and 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, landing at No. 48 and No. 302, respectively. The song also earned Nelson a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance at the 18th annual Grammy Awards.
Ella Langley Shared Her Cover on Instagram
Giving the country classic a female spin, Langley casually channeled the lyrics of the tune on her acoustic guitar, as seen in a social media post, uploaded to Instagram on Sunday, Feb. 22. also includes a series of photos and videos showcasing recent memories the star has made. (For reference, her take on Nelson’s hit appears in the third-to-last slide).
View this post on Instagram“In the twilight glow I see / Blue eyes crying in the rain / When we kissed goodbye and parted / I knew we'd never meet again,” Langley can be heard singing the poetic first verse, while dressed in a white sweater and wearing large hoop earrings. Langley didn’t show a full version of the beloved song, and she has yet to share a professional studio recording of it.
Though it’s unlikely she will include a rendition of “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” on her next album, fans can expect more music from Langley very soon, as she is set to release her new album, Dandelion, on April 10.
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