Sebs, the one that made her first famous was called "Boulder to Birmingham" , her tribute to her partner Gram Parsons, formerly with the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers. She wrote the song and it's beautiful!!
I love Emmylou. Pure talent and class. The songwriter here, Townes Van Zandt, is widely considered one of the greatest songwriters ever. He is absolutely worth checking out, too.
Ohhh a long time favorite. Emmylou has the voice of an angel and this is one of her best. Go to Boulder to Birmingham, Red Dirt Girl, Wayfaring Stranger, I'll your San Antone Rose. Also, MANY collaborations - a whole tour with Mark Knopfler (Real Live Roadrunning), Wild Montana Skies with John Denver, and OF Course Trio with Dolly and Linda. Emmylou is a National Treasure.
Imagine the confidence of this woman that during the 80s and 90s she let her LONG hair gray naturally instead of trying to pursue a look of "youth" and became a silver fox. She is comfortable in her voice AND her appearance! Look her up to see that. It was a radical decision by society's standards at the time! I know that you have listened to Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and now EmmyLou Harris. But you must hear how those three combined their voices in the late 80s to become "The Trio". They took their talents to another level by teaming up. They genuinely enjoy exploring music together AND each other's company. You will not regret listening to all three as The Trio!
One of my most favorite songs of all time, in any genre. Love her album this song is from. She had the best band and backup singers in the business. This might have been my first introduction to Emmylou, but I've loved her for decades since.
The voice of an angel who's fallen from heaven and seen too much on earth to ever go back home. Her country interpretations of rock songs are legendary. You MUST hear both "Boulder to Birmingham" and "Deeper Well". Stunningly beautiful when young; still stunningly beautiful in her 70s. And still recording brilliant music.
The female vocalists of the 60's & 70's are the best that ever stepped in front of a microphone. Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Bonnie Raitt, Emmy Lou and Rita Coolidge were among the very best of the best. Check them all out. The album Trio featuring the harmonies of Ronstadt, Parton & Harris is a Grammy winning classic.
She and ronstadt are beat friends and when they first knew each other back in 70's they each asked the other who favorite singer was and they both said dolly🎉🎉🎉 Trio 1& 2 are phenomenal
My family and I saw Emmylou at an outdoor concert in Oregon a couple of decades ago. She and her Hot Band rocked it out for two and a half hours in the sizzling sun without slowing down. By the time she'd done her final encore, everybody in the family -- from 15 years old to 86 -- agreed it was the best concert we'd ever seen. She was an amazing entertainer. And every time I hear her voice, I think of the sad saga of Gram Parsons.
Being enamored with long straight hair in my high school years, I was mesmerized when I heard 'Goodbye to Daddy '. When I saw her face on an album,, I was captivated. She still owns my heart out of all the female Country artists l
One of the funniest things I ever heard a songwriter say was Townes...'pick it...and it'll never heal'. I saw Emmylou in 1979 in Knoxville, along with the Whites and Ricky Skaggs. I had to be 'coaxed' to go, being a rock fan. One of the best concerts I've ever been to--ever.
She is considered the Queen of Country. Boulder to Birmingham" is a song written by Emmylou Harris and Bill Danoff which first appeared on Harris's 1975 album Pieces of the Sky. It has served as something of a signature tune for the artist and recounts her feelings of grief in the years following the death of country rock star and mentor Gram Parsons. This song is a definitely worth a listen.
I would not take -Queen of Country" title from Loretta Lynn. Love Emmylou as not even a Southerner but from California and was a Folk artist first... kind of why sebs read Rock in her title too. Still of course... these songs and her voice is fully seen as Country today among the Greats.
I have loved Emmylou Harris for 50+ years. I named my first cat after her. This is Townes Van Zandt's song. You need to check out his music. By the way, this is a song of betrayal. Lefty sells out Pancho. That's where he gets the "bread", i.e. money, to go.
I have always loved this song and her version is incredible. It looks like Rodney Crowell is performing with her on this video as well. He is another artist you need to explore. A lot of artists have covered his songs throughout the years. Both are great talents.
I heard my first Emmy song on my friend's car cassette player back in the early 1970's. He had just purchased her album Elite Hotel earlier in the day. The song was "Wheels" written by Gram Parsons (the so called father of country rock) and Chris Hillman (bass player of the Byrds). Note that Emmy was good friends with the great Linda Ronstadt. The two singers eventually cut 2 albums with Dolly Parton that were big sellers in the late 1980's. Thanks for reacting to Emmylou; she has done many more songs that you could react to.
Check out "You Never Can Tell" and "Tulsa Queen." She did a great song with Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton called "The Sweetest Gift." Linda convinced Emmy Lou to come to Los Angeles and Linda helped her get started in her singing career. She also recorded a beautiful song called "Love Hurts" with Gram Parsons who was an early member of the Byrds and a member of The Flying Burrito Brothers.
Emmylou Harris is an example of what is best about music. She could sing the phone book, and it would be magic. Sebs, if you don't listen to her sing "Tulsa Queen" you will have missed a transcendent experience. Other great suggestions: "Two More Bottles of Wine", "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight", "Queen of the Silver Dollar", "Boulder to Birmingham", "Red Dirt Girl", "Guitar Town", "Across the Great Divide"... the list is almost endless.
The song was written by the remarkable Townes van Zandt and Emmylou has been a mainstay in my music playlist since the 1970’s. I saw her as an opening act for Willie Nelson in 1979 and probably for my last time last year at a small venture with her traveling band. She is phenomenal singer songwriter and has an impeccable reputation as a musician and collaborator with other singers.
Great Townes Van Zandt song. For their album Poncho and Lefty Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson heard this cover and just had to record it. Needless to say Townes was thrilled. They even included him in their official music video. Emmylou sang back up vocals on Bob Dylan’s album Desire.
Hi. You *must* listen to the many collaborations between Emmylou and Mark Knopfler (lead singer and lead guitarist for Dire Straits). One song they sing together is called "If this is Goodbye" and is Mark's tribute based on the last telephone calls to loved ones from the passengers of hijacked flight 93 which crashed in Pennsylvania on Sept. 11th, 2001. Thank you for your reactions!
I saw Emmylou in March and she still sounds amazing! She doesn't need to sing loudly to create a beautiful sound! Townes Van Zandt wrote another song that Emmylou covered called "If I Needed You" and Emmylou duets with Don Williams on that song. A song that Emmylou wrote herself that's powerful is "Boulder to Birmingham" about Gram Parsons. There's also "C'est La Vie" and "Born to Run" and "Another Lonesome Morning." There is no bad Emmylou song!
WTF - Never heard of Emmylou??? You have been living under a rock!!! Seriously - she is good enough to sing with Dolly P & Linda R on 3 albums know as "The Trio" - she has 14 Grammy Awards, three CMA Awards, and four Americana Awards - 25 albums & is in County Hall of Fame - her career spans 40 years!!!!! She is a treasure in both country, folk, pop & even some bluegrass!! This originally a Willie Nelson/Merle Haggard record written by the legendary T VanZant!! Her song "Boulder to Birmingham" is my fav & still makes me cry ~~ as does her "Quarter Moon In a 10 Cent Town" which was my mantra after my divorce & gave me the kind of strength that comes from great music!!!! LOVE HER!!!! Her Goodbye To Daddy is a tearjerker!!
My parents were Emmy Lou groupies! Anytime she was in the New England area they would go see her. Her road manager would see my parents and invite them to see her after the show. She was gracious and very kind to her fans for sure! Thanks
The definitive rendition of this one is by Willie and Merle. Townes wrote a poignant story of betrayal, sadness, and regret. The Willie/Merle video portrays the tale.
Saw Emmylou live many times, lucky me. L.A. in the 70's. Favorite albums: Pieces of the Sky, Elite Hotel, Luxury Liner, Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town. Her album Light of the Stable became our family Christmas album, and is the one my now grown kids still play at Christmastime. First song I fell in love with: Boulder to Birmingham.
The lead guitarist is Albert Lee from England. He's one of the best country guitarists about and still going. He's played with some of the biggest stars.
My first knowledge of Emmy Lou Harris was hearing her on backup vocals to Bob Dylan's Desire album from 1976. I'd recoomend "One more cup of coffee" She had her own thing before that too. She is said to not have been satisfied with the results but she sounds fantastic on those album tracks. You might also want to listen to her duet work with Mark Knopfler (that guy from Dire Straits) showing her later work and also like others have said below, in the two albums made with Dolly Parton and Linda Rondstat, Trio and Trio two. Anything from either of those will take you away.
You are right, She is beautiful I have loved her since the first time I seen her it was 1974 and I was 11 she has so many good covers and she has sang with everybody
As others have said Boulder To Birmingham is a must hear Emmylou song,please give it a listen.Also no-one has ever reacted to Emmylou,my favorite female singer and Waylon,my favorite male artist,doing a duet on Spanish Johnny.A great song that seems to be overlooked by the masses
By the way the backup singer is Rodney Crowell of the hot band. He’s a legend of his own right, & he used to be married to Johnny Cash’s daughter Roseann.
Boukder TO Birmingham was written about her friend and mentor, Graham Parsons. As an aside, Parson's body was stolen by his friends who then botched his cremation in Joshua Tree Ntl Park.
Pancho and Lefty was written by the great songwriter Townes van Zandt. Like the characters in this song, Townes' life ended sadly. Emmy Lou is a prolific songstress.
I have so many albums by Emmylou Harris. I always have loved this one. Road to Cimarron is another. The whole album is wonderful. I have 2 albums of her and Mark Knoepfler that stand out in my head, too. It was great to hear this one again. Thank you.
I was in Sam the Record Man in Montreal on Christmas break in the 70's checking out the Boxing Day sale. Her album "Pieces of the Sky" was playing and while I was not really a country fan, I had to have that album, been a fan ever since.
I first saw her doing a duet with Bob Dylan of all people. He allowed her to do the instrumental part on her banjo and she blew me away. The media accused them of having an affair but they denied it. Emmylou does do solos but she prefers doing duets because she said that was the way she was raised. Everyone in her family played some instrument. Before records and even the radio, the people in the rural areas had to make their own music. With these old time artists there is no vanity as with the modern trash which is more glitz and glitter than substance. To entertain all you need is a good story to a song, accompaniment and a singer who feels every word. The song is their way of sharing a gift.
Emmylou is pure gold, but so is the songwriter Townes Van Zandt. This is one of his most famous songs. It's been covered by many great performers including Bob Dylan. Townes lived a painful and short life and produced many beautiful and moving songs. Check out If I Needed You by Emmlou and Don Williams or Loretta by Lyle Lovett.
She joined Bonnie Raitt singing backup for Little Feat on “Dixie Chicken” on the Midnight Special concert series. Also like her cover of Chuck Berry’s “C’est La Vie” and her recent work with Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) “This Is Us” live
You must check out "Trio" (2015) which is composed of Emily Lou, Linda Ronstadt, and Dolly Parton. Especially: "After the Gold Rush" written by Neil Young. "High Sierra" is great also. Lots of gems on these two discs. Angelic harmonies.
That’s Rodney Crowell singing backup. He’s an amazing singer songwriter in his own right and wrote a lot of Emmylou’s hits. Your right about the classy talented female singers we had in the sixties and seventies
Emmylou first recorded with Gram Parsons the person most people credit with starting country rock. He played with the International Submarine Band, the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers. He made 2 solo albums featuring Emmylou. My favorite song by them is a cover of "Love Hurts".
Her Christmas album is my favorite Christmas album- A Light in the Stable- She also sang with Gram Parsons who was one of the pioneers in the fusion of country and rock- love her- this song was written by Townes Van Zandt- another rabbit hole
I think I have all Emmylou's music. Country Friday Playlist always has her on it. First album was Elite Hotel and song was first on side one titled Amarillo. That entire album is FIRE!!
She’s been a favorite since the 70s. Boulder to Birmingham, Until I Gain Control Again, Return of the Grievous Angel (with Gram Parsons), just to start. . . .
The late 60's/70's gave us Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Dusty Springfield, Joni Mitchell, Rita Coolidge, Stevie Nicks, Jennifer Warnes, Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Laura Nyro, and other female artists I'm forgetting. So much talent and originality. Artists of that era didn't all sound alike. These days, music is corporate. It's more about product and less about artistry.
first album i got from Emmylou was Quarter moon in a 10 cent town. From there i got everything from her past, and i enjoyd all the music she did since, including a beautiful album with Mark Knopfler......dozend and dozend beautiful songs....some of my favorite songs If this is good bye In my dreams If i need you!!!! This is us Love hurts !!! Two more bottles of wine !!! One of these days !!! To know him is to love him You never can tell !!!! Together agan All the roadrunning Beyonfd my wildestdreams !!! Love and happiness!! Leaving Louisiana in the broad daylight!!! To Daddy !!! I`ll be your San Antone rose Hello stranger Easy from now on !!! Mr. Sandman !!!! Luxury liner and it goes on and on
Saw her at the Zoo Amphitheater in OKC, Ok in 1980, Ricky Skaggs was playing mandolin in her backup band. Listen to Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson do the same song. I believe that is Rodney Crowell, another country legend, on the acoustic guitar.
The artist to her right playing acoustic guitar and singing harmony vocals is Rodney Crowell, a key member of her Hot Band. In a career spanning 50 years, Rodney enjoyed success as a successful singer/songwriter performing with EmmyLou Harris, Rosanne Cash (Johnny’s daughter and Rodney’s ex-wife), and as a solo artist. Here’s a wonderful video/remake of one of his hits “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight”: ruclips.net/video/h318mN87v8Q/видео.htmlsi=gRU7Yb516prl1oLa
Well, now you’ve heard of the queen. NOBODY embodies the combination of folk/rock/country/soul/blues like miss EmmyLou. It’s been said that every once in awhile, country music has to get back to EmmyLou Harris. Her voice on a song by Townes Van Zandt? What’s not to love?
Thank you so much for recognizing that past generations of wonen displayed class and pride, unlike some that we see now. Back in the day it wasn't necessary for a woman to use sex, being scantily dressed or twerking to be someone that can be respected for their talent. Much appreciated!!
Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town. Making Believe. Blue Kentucky Girl. Rose of Cimmaron. Sweet Dreams. want me to keep going? Gulf Coast Highway w/Willie Nelson. (Also, listen to Willie and Merle's Pancho & Lefty--video). Wild Montana Skies, John Denver with Emmylou. If I Needed You, duet w/Don Williams. Sorrow in the Wind. I Still Miss Someone. . . . . . I think it was Making Believe, and it was a long time ago. She sang harmony and background vocals on a couple of albums by a guy named Jonathan Edwards. You absolutely need to hear Evangelina, (written by Hoyt Axton). She sang with Gram Parsons before his death.
I’m a life long Emmylou fan. The first song I heard was Boulder to Birmingham. You need to hear “Born to Run” to hear her range of styles__also listen to the Trio albums with Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton .
Emmy Lou, Dolly, and Linda singing After the Goldrush on Letterman is also a must listen
We know you love Linda and Dolly. Now you've entered the mesmerizing vocal world of TRIO.... Emmylou, Dolly & Linda. A must.
I think he did Trio
Always amazed at the reactors who never heard of her. She's only been killing it for over 50 years. But better late than never.
Rodney Crowell onstage. Performer worth knowing.
Emmylou is a National Treasure
Honored to have witnessed her brilliance live at the Hollywood Bowl❤
Sebs, the one that made her first famous was called "Boulder to Birmingham" , her tribute to her partner Gram Parsons, formerly with the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers. She wrote the song and it's beautiful!!
The great Emmylou - listen to her, Dolly Parton, and Ronstadt on the two Trio albums. Absolutely beautiful.
Emi Lou, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt.. The Trio
I can’t wait for Sebs to listen to Trio!
They were the Trio in the 1970s contributing to each other's albums. They weren't officially a group until the 90s. I perform alot of their music
The Trio “After The Gold Rush”. Phenomenal.
I love Emmylou. Pure talent and class. The songwriter here, Townes Van Zandt, is widely considered one of the greatest songwriters ever. He is absolutely worth checking out, too.
Ohhh a long time favorite. Emmylou has the voice of an angel and this is one of her best. Go to Boulder to Birmingham, Red Dirt Girl, Wayfaring Stranger, I'll your San Antone Rose. Also, MANY collaborations - a whole tour with Mark Knopfler (Real Live Roadrunning), Wild Montana Skies with John Denver, and OF Course Trio with Dolly and Linda. Emmylou is a National Treasure.
Seb....check out "the sweetest gift" parsons, Ronstadt and harris❤
Wayfaring Stranger is my favorite song of hers, and hers is my favorite version of that song. Stunning!
Red Dirt Girl gives me chills no matter how many times I hear it.
Imagine the confidence of this woman that during the 80s and 90s she let her LONG hair gray naturally instead of trying to pursue a look of "youth" and became a silver fox. She is comfortable in her voice AND her appearance! Look her up to see that. It was a radical decision by society's standards at the time!
I know that you have listened to Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and now EmmyLou Harris. But you must hear how those three combined their voices in the late 80s to become "The Trio". They took their talents to another level by teaming up. They genuinely enjoy exploring music together AND each other's company. You will not regret listening to all three as The Trio!
Song written by Townes Van Zandt.
I love his version best.
One of my most favorite songs of all time, in any genre. Love her album this song is from. She had the best band and backup singers in the business. This might have been my first introduction to Emmylou, but I've loved her for decades since.
The voice of an angel who's fallen from heaven and seen too much on earth to ever go back home. Her country interpretations of rock songs are legendary. You MUST hear both "Boulder to Birmingham" and "Deeper Well". Stunningly beautiful when young; still stunningly beautiful in her 70s. And still recording brilliant music.
The female vocalists of the 60's & 70's are the best that ever stepped in front of a microphone. Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Bonnie Raitt, Emmy Lou and Rita Coolidge were among the very best of the best. Check them all out. The album Trio featuring the harmonies of Ronstadt, Parton & Harris is a Grammy winning classic.
absolutely💕💕
Trio and Trio II the harmonies are just incredible.
She and ronstadt are beat friends and when they first knew each other back in 70's they each asked the other who favorite singer was and they both said dolly🎉🎉🎉
Trio 1& 2 are phenomenal
I am delighted to see that you have finally reached the world of Emmy lou Harris, one of the sweetest voices ever... such a great list to explore..
I’ve loved Emmy Lou Harris since the mid seventies. She sounds like a songbird from heaven it makes you cry listening to the beauty of her voice.
She was beautiful in the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s. 00’s, 10’s and still today.
One of the legendary greats! Emmy Lou has been a regular at my place and will be as long as I'm here.
My family and I saw Emmylou at an outdoor concert in Oregon a couple of decades ago. She and her Hot Band rocked it out for two and a half hours in the sizzling sun without slowing down. By the time she'd done her final encore, everybody in the family -- from 15 years old to 86 -- agreed it was the best concert we'd ever seen. She was an amazing entertainer. And every time I hear her voice, I think of the sad saga of Gram Parsons.
As someone already mentioned, TRIO with Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou and Dolly. Also her duet with Gram Parsons "Love Hurts"
Being enamored with long straight hair in my high school years, I was mesmerized when I heard 'Goodbye to Daddy '. When I saw her face on an album,, I was captivated. She still owns my heart out of all the female Country artists l
The legendary Albert Lee on lead guitar.
Saw albert Lee last year play at a recreation of the last waltz at massey hall in Toronto. What a treat that show was
One of the funniest things I ever heard a songwriter say was Townes...'pick it...and it'll never heal'. I saw Emmylou in 1979 in Knoxville, along with the Whites and Ricky Skaggs. I had to be 'coaxed' to go, being a rock fan. One of the best concerts I've ever been to--ever.
She is perfection!!😮😊❤
Also this song written by Townes Van Zant. One of the greatest song writers of all time.
Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, & Dolly Parton appeared together several times & every time was worth the admission.
Willie Nelson and Merle haggard's cover of this is fire 🔥 this performance is also a cover she is not the original artist.
Townes Van Zandt
Loved Merle & Willie’s version
Willie and Merle learned this song from Listening to Emmylou. Emmylou was the one that made this song famous
She is considered the Queen of Country. Boulder to Birmingham" is a song written by Emmylou Harris and Bill Danoff which first appeared on Harris's 1975 album Pieces of the Sky. It has served as something of a signature tune for the artist and recounts her feelings of grief in the years following the death of country rock star and mentor Gram Parsons. This song is a definitely worth a listen.
I would not take -Queen of Country" title from Loretta Lynn. Love Emmylou as not even a Southerner but from California and was a Folk artist first... kind of why sebs read Rock in her title too. Still of course... these songs and her voice is fully seen as Country today among the Greats.
@@davidw7 Emmylou is from Birmingham Alabama
Goodbye to Daddy! Will bring a tear to your eyes
I have loved Emmylou Harris for 50+ years. I named my first cat after her. This is Townes Van Zandt's song. You need to check out his music. By the way, this is a song of betrayal. Lefty sells out Pancho. That's where he gets the "bread", i.e. money, to go.
I named my canoe after her, hehe
I have always loved this song and her version is incredible. It looks like Rodney Crowell is performing with her on this video as well. He is another artist you need to explore. A lot of artists have covered his songs throughout the years. Both are great talents.
He was in her band. The "Hot Band". Seb should hear his Bluebird Wine!
I heard my first Emmy song on my friend's car cassette player back in the early 1970's. He had just purchased her album Elite Hotel earlier in the day. The song was "Wheels" written by Gram Parsons (the so called father of country rock) and Chris Hillman (bass player of the Byrds). Note that Emmy was good friends with the great Linda Ronstadt. The two singers eventually cut 2 albums with Dolly Parton that were big sellers in the late 1980's. Thanks for reacting to Emmylou; she has done many more songs that you could react to.
Check out "You Never Can Tell" and "Tulsa Queen." She did a great song with Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton called "The Sweetest Gift." Linda convinced Emmy Lou to come to Los Angeles and Linda helped her get started in her singing career. She also recorded a beautiful song called "Love Hurts" with Gram Parsons who was an early member of the Byrds and a member of The Flying Burrito Brothers.
Emmylou Harris is an example of what is best about music. She could sing the phone book, and it would be magic. Sebs, if you don't listen to her sing "Tulsa Queen" you will have missed a transcendent experience. Other great suggestions: "Two More Bottles of Wine", "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight", "Queen of the Silver Dollar", "Boulder to Birmingham", "Red Dirt Girl", "Guitar Town", "Across the Great Divide"... the list is almost endless.
The song was written by the remarkable Townes van Zandt and Emmylou has been a mainstay in my music playlist since the 1970’s. I saw her as an opening act for Willie Nelson in 1979 and probably for my last time last year at a small venture with her traveling band. She is phenomenal singer songwriter and has an impeccable reputation as a musician and collaborator with other singers.
Emmylou's rendition of Making Believe is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
Amen to that.
Also, I Can’t Help it if I’m Still in Love With You
Please look into the fantastic music of her dear late friend, Nanci Griffith.
'Gulf Coast Highway' would be a great start Sebs
100 percent agree. Maybe check out Nanci's version of Tecumseh Valley also written by Townes Van Zandt.
Great Townes Van Zandt song. For their album Poncho and Lefty Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson heard this cover and just had to record it. Needless to say Townes was thrilled. They even included him in their official music video.
Emmylou sang back up vocals on Bob Dylan’s album Desire.
Hi. You *must* listen to the many collaborations between Emmylou and Mark Knopfler (lead singer and lead guitarist for Dire Straits). One song they sing together is called "If this is Goodbye" and is Mark's tribute based on the last telephone calls to loved ones from the passengers of hijacked flight 93 which crashed in Pennsylvania on Sept. 11th, 2001. Thank you for your reactions!
I saw Emmylou in March and she still sounds amazing! She doesn't need to sing loudly to create a beautiful sound! Townes Van Zandt wrote another song that Emmylou covered called "If I Needed You" and Emmylou duets with Don Williams on that song. A song that Emmylou wrote herself that's powerful is "Boulder to Birmingham" about Gram Parsons. There's also "C'est La Vie" and "Born to Run" and "Another Lonesome Morning." There is no bad Emmylou song!
WTF - Never heard of Emmylou??? You have been living under a rock!!! Seriously - she is good enough to sing with Dolly P & Linda R on 3 albums know as "The Trio" - she has 14 Grammy Awards, three CMA Awards, and four Americana Awards - 25 albums & is in County Hall of Fame - her career spans 40 years!!!!! She is a treasure in both country, folk, pop & even some bluegrass!! This originally a Willie Nelson/Merle Haggard record written by the legendary T VanZant!! Her song "Boulder to Birmingham" is my fav & still makes me cry ~~ as does her "Quarter Moon In a 10 Cent Town" which was my mantra after my divorce & gave me the kind of strength that comes from great music!!!! LOVE HER!!!! Her Goodbye To Daddy is a tearjerker!!
I fell in love with Emmylou back in 73....still do
One could argue that this is Texas’ greatest song. Beauty, loss, longing, stunningly simple.
My parents were Emmy Lou groupies! Anytime she was in the New England area they would go see her. Her road manager would see my parents and invite them to see her after the show. She was gracious and very kind to her fans for sure! Thanks
I'm 65 and I've had a life long crush on Emmy Lou and she's just as stunning today as she was back then.
The definitive rendition of this one is by Willie and Merle. Townes wrote a poignant story of betrayal, sadness, and regret. The Willie/Merle video portrays the tale.
Saw Emmylou live many times, lucky me. L.A. in the 70's. Favorite albums: Pieces of the Sky, Elite Hotel, Luxury Liner, Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town. Her album Light of the Stable became our family Christmas album, and is the one my now grown kids still play at Christmastime. First song I fell in love with: Boulder to Birmingham.
Was set to go see her but a winter storm stepped in. A big regret having never seen her.
My very first concert in 1974 on my college campus was Emmy Lou Harris….tickets most likely around $4.00! Loved her ever since.
The lead guitarist is Albert Lee from England. He's one of the best country guitarists about and still going. He's played with some of the biggest stars.
He's also a heck of a Bluesman.
Listen to Tulsa Queen.She's number 1 on my list since 1976 when I heard her voice.
My first knowledge of Emmy Lou Harris was hearing her on backup vocals to Bob Dylan's Desire album from 1976. I'd recoomend "One more cup of coffee" She had her own thing before that too. She is said to not have been satisfied with the results but she sounds fantastic on those album tracks. You might also want to listen to her duet work with Mark Knopfler (that guy from Dire Straits) showing her later work and also like others have said below, in the two albums made with Dolly Parton and Linda Rondstat, Trio and Trio two. Anything from either of those will take you away.
You are right, She is beautiful I have loved her since the first time I seen her it was 1974 and I was 11 she has so many good covers and she has sang with everybody
As others have said Boulder To Birmingham is a must hear Emmylou song,please give it a listen.Also no-one has ever reacted to Emmylou,my favorite female singer and Waylon,my favorite male artist,doing a duet on Spanish Johnny.A great song that seems to be overlooked by the masses
By the way the backup singer is Rodney Crowell of the hot band. He’s a legend of his own right, & he used to be married to Johnny Cash’s daughter Roseann.
She’s right at the top of my favorites!! Keep going with her! ❤️❤️
I love the way you really appreciate the music, thank you!
You should check out "Boulder to Birmingham" which she wrote in tribute to Gram Parsons.
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Boukder TO Birmingham was written about her friend and mentor, Graham Parsons. As an aside, Parson's body was stolen by his friends who then botched his cremation in Joshua Tree Ntl Park.
I first got turned onto Emmylou by hearing this song on FM back in 1975. Have been a big fan every since.
Emmylou is the best. Been a fan for about forty years.
I first heard her singing backup on a song, and I stopped in my tracks and said, “Who IS that backup singer.”
Emmy Lou Harris
Pancho and Lefty was written by the great songwriter Townes van Zandt. Like the characters in this song, Townes' life ended sadly. Emmy Lou is a prolific songstress.
She is a favorite of mine , Saw her at the garden state art centrr outdoors.. it was a beautiful show..
I have so many albums by Emmylou Harris. I always have loved this one. Road to Cimarron is another. The whole album is wonderful.
I have 2 albums of her and Mark Knoepfler that stand out in my head, too.
It was great to hear this one again. Thank you.
I was in Sam the Record Man in Montreal on Christmas break in the 70's checking out the Boxing Day sale. Her album "Pieces of the Sky" was playing and while I was not really a country fan, I had to have that album, been a fan ever since.
Have loved her for decades.
Written and originally done by Townes Van Zandt
Song written by the great singer song writer Towns Van Zant….recorded by multiple artists. Taken to #1 by Willie and Hagard in the 80’s 👍
Emmylou Harris. This is a deep rabbit hole. She is soooooooo talented. You should see her perform this song with Willie Nelson.
I first saw her doing a duet with Bob Dylan of all people. He allowed her to do the instrumental
part on her banjo and she blew me away.
The media accused them of having an affair but they denied it. Emmylou does do solos but
she prefers doing duets because she said that was the way she was raised. Everyone in her
family played some instrument. Before records and even the radio, the people in the rural
areas had to make their own music.
With these old time artists there is no vanity as with the modern trash which is more glitz
and glitter than substance. To entertain all you need is a good story to a song, accompaniment
and a singer who feels every word. The song is their way of sharing a gift.
Emmylou is pure gold, but so is the songwriter Townes Van Zandt. This is one of his most famous songs. It's been covered by many great performers including Bob Dylan. Townes lived a painful and short life and produced many beautiful and moving songs. Check out If I Needed You by Emmlou and Don Williams or Loretta by Lyle Lovett.
I got to see her in Eugene Oregon in like 78…. Awesome
I went from being in love with Emmylou until I heard Linda Ronstadt, and then back to Emmylou, amazing female singers
She joined Bonnie Raitt singing backup for Little Feat on “Dixie Chicken” on the Midnight Special concert series. Also like her cover of Chuck Berry’s “C’est La Vie” and her recent work with Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) “This Is Us” live
You must check out "Trio" (2015) which is composed of Emily Lou, Linda Ronstadt, and Dolly Parton. Especially: "After the Gold Rush" written by Neil Young. "High Sierra" is great also. Lots of gems on these two discs. Angelic harmonies.
Have to listen to “Two More Bottles of Wine”. Absolutely fantastic.
That’s Rodney Crowell singing backup. He’s an amazing singer songwriter in his own right and wrote a lot of Emmylou’s hits.
Your right about the classy talented female singers we had in the sixties and seventies
Emmylou first recorded with Gram Parsons the person most people credit with starting country rock. He played with the International Submarine Band, the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers. He made 2 solo albums featuring Emmylou. My favorite song by them is a cover of "Love Hurts".
Her Christmas album is my favorite Christmas album- A Light in the Stable- She also sang with Gram Parsons who was one of the pioneers in the fusion of country and rock- love her- this song was written by Townes Van Zandt- another rabbit hole
You have to listen to the grown up Emmylou Harris singing duet with Marc Knopfler. IF THIS IS US.
I think I have all Emmylou's music. Country Friday Playlist always has her on it. First album was Elite Hotel and song was first on side one titled Amarillo. That entire album is FIRE!!
Stunning cover of Townes Van Zandt’s classic. Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Earle - 3 of the best songwriters America ever produced.
She’s been a favorite since the 70s. Boulder to Birmingham, Until I Gain Control Again, Return of the Grievous Angel (with Gram Parsons), just to start. . . .
The late 60's/70's gave us Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Dusty Springfield, Joni Mitchell, Rita Coolidge, Stevie Nicks, Jennifer Warnes, Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Laura Nyro, and other female artists I'm forgetting. So much talent and originality. Artists of that era didn't all sound alike. These days, music is corporate. It's more about product and less about artistry.
Red Dirt Girl is another classic Emmy Lou song
first album i got from Emmylou was Quarter moon in a 10 cent town. From there i got everything from her past, and i enjoyd all the music she did since, including a beautiful album with Mark Knopfler......dozend and dozend beautiful songs....some of my favorite songs
If this is good bye
In my dreams
If i need you!!!!
This is us
Love hurts !!!
Two more bottles of wine !!!
One of these days !!!
To know him is to love him
You never can tell !!!!
Together agan
All the roadrunning
Beyonfd my wildestdreams !!!
Love and happiness!!
Leaving Louisiana in the broad daylight!!!
To Daddy !!!
I`ll be your San Antone rose
Hello stranger
Easy from now on !!!
Mr. Sandman !!!!
Luxury liner
and it goes on and on
Great song, you should check out Willie Nelson and Merle Haggards version! 👍👏
nah. Jason Isbell
@@DanBregman Yeah.
She is Great. Emma Lou Harris had some nice music. Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard sang this son with a video as well.
Saw her at the Zoo Amphitheater in OKC, Ok in 1980, Ricky Skaggs was playing mandolin in her backup band. Listen to Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson do the same song. I believe that is Rodney Crowell, another country legend, on the acoustic guitar.
My first Emmylou song is Boulder to Birmingham. Its a beautiful song
The artist to her right playing acoustic guitar and singing harmony vocals is Rodney Crowell, a key member of her Hot Band. In a career spanning 50 years, Rodney enjoyed success as a successful singer/songwriter performing with EmmyLou Harris, Rosanne Cash (Johnny’s daughter and Rodney’s ex-wife), and as a solo artist. Here’s a wonderful video/remake of one of his hits “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight”: ruclips.net/video/h318mN87v8Q/видео.htmlsi=gRU7Yb516prl1oLa
Well, now you’ve heard of the queen. NOBODY embodies the combination of folk/rock/country/soul/blues like miss EmmyLou. It’s been said that every once in awhile, country music has to get back to EmmyLou Harris. Her voice on a song by Townes Van Zandt? What’s not to love?
Thank you so much for recognizing that past generations of wonen displayed class and pride, unlike some that we see now. Back in the day it wasn't necessary for a woman to use sex, being scantily dressed or twerking to be someone that can be respected for their talent. Much appreciated!!
Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town. Making Believe. Blue Kentucky Girl. Rose of Cimmaron. Sweet Dreams. want me to keep going? Gulf Coast Highway w/Willie Nelson. (Also, listen to Willie and Merle's Pancho & Lefty--video). Wild Montana Skies, John Denver with Emmylou. If I Needed You, duet w/Don Williams. Sorrow in the Wind. I Still Miss Someone. . . . . . I think it was Making Believe, and it was a long time ago. She sang harmony and background vocals on a couple of albums by a guy named Jonathan Edwards. You absolutely need to hear Evangelina, (written by Hoyt Axton). She sang with Gram Parsons before his death.
The songs original singer was Townes Van Zandt. Also covered by Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson was a really good version of it, too.
In the 70s a rock station might play Emmylou's version of "Easy from Now On" followed ten minutes later by Deep Purple or Frank Zappa.
I’m a life long Emmylou fan. The first song I heard was Boulder to Birmingham. You need to hear “Born to Run” to hear her range of styles__also listen to the Trio albums with Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton .
Boulder to Birmingham is amazing!!!😍
Singing about Ponco Villa and sidekick
Albert Lee on electric guitar was recently named by Eric Clapton as his favorite guitar player!