the fact you play YOUR song in front of your hero...having her name in lyrics...AND move her to tears. Not single one of us can f*cking imagine such feeling.......All the best girls....this is just awesome
Man, just imagine you're pushing 70 and you hear these beautiful young girls, that weren't born when you were even at the peak of your career, singing a song about you in those sweet, clear voices. It must be such an incredibly humbling feeling
Emmylou never got over losing Gram, and neither has his fans. I'm sitting here sobbing like it just happened yesterday. Such a beautiful song and tribute.
Showing up at an Emmylou tribute night with a song titled "Emmylou", written when nobody was watching, is the ultimate flex. Can't watch this without tears.
I hear ya' old timer, this old bastard teared up too. Emmylou is a class act, always has been. Love her music & beauty. The young ladies were so gifted with their beautiful voices. I expect Country Music fans will see them become popular.
Thanks for posting this. I just became a senior last week. I too, am toughened by years of work and society's hardness... but it's moments like this that make me cry like a baby.
@@litespeedgayou really want more of this horribleness that we’ve been suffering through? Y’all are truly deranged if you think that things will get better under a woman that has been the VP during all of this. She is directly responsible for the current state that our country is in.
I know she's crying but I have no idea how she keeps it together so well. Imagine hearing a song that two people had written because they were so inspired by you. I'd be rolling on the floor bawling my eyes out.
It feels like an iceberg to the power of at least 3 - what you see of her tears must be peanuts to what happens inside her. So many emotions blending together.
Sibling harmonies are one thing. But to write a song that bittersweet and beautiful, and perform it for one of that song's inspirations and characters, at an event where she is being recognized for her life's work, a part of the narrative of the very song your playing? Holy friggin' wow! Not quite sure how they pulled off. Amazing. Talk about rising to an occasion.
Not only do they do all that, and mention her by name, they also throw in a very Emmylou trope which you can hear on the last line of the refrain, where the voice seems to falter and fade. It's also there in the verse, too. Emmylou does that very often, it's almost a signature sound of hers. So they sing a song to her, about her, like her, in her honour.
Just discovered this tonight having never heard of them before, but been a fan of Emmylou for many years. Now at the age of 72, I am in tears at this beautiful music and can't stop playing it. Well done girls, the singing is amazing and the music is awesome - my tears are of happiness at such REAL music. You now have another fan - maybe your oldest!?
@soldier24023: I also have pushed into my 70's and still take great joy in discovering new talents like "First Aid Kit" who, among some notable others, put paid to the oft heard grumble by many of our contemporaries that good music ceased in the 70s. For me, their warm, close harmony brings memories of another pair of sisters who also sang warm and close harmony in the late 1950s with a similar bright innocence: "Patience & Prudence" ruclips.net/video/W4dqfrzJPbc/видео.html
I am 63 and live in Toronto. Just discovered this today. I am thankful for RUclips but I fear that "you get what you pay for" and no one pays for music anymore… Cheers, from Toronto ☮
When the lead changes (@ 3:27), Klara steps it down a bit in the harmony and lets Johanna's voice stand out in front. It's such a subtle but brilliant touch and a perfect example of how well they compliment each other.
they’re so in tune with each other, it’s impressive. they know when to let one voice shine over the other or complement the other to make beautiful music. it’s crazy how they’re sisters knowing their voices sound so different, but then you hear them together and it makes sense
4:15 😭❤️ Just think, Emmylou also knew the other three legends they are singing about in this song. And they are all passed away now. And Emmylou knew them all very well. As well as being very humbled and touched by this song, it may also be bitter sweet for her hearing it and she probably can’t help thinking about the three friends she lost. Especially Gram Parsons, her former duet partner and very dear friend who died tragically of a drug overdose at a very young age. And all their times past. Incredible times. What a tribute these girls have given to her, to the other three legends in the song, and to the world. What a gift. Beautiful. ❤️
Only discovered them by accident last night on a BBC World Service programme What a find👍 Such fabulous close harmonies with almost a touch of the McGarrigle sisters at times So melodic!!
I named my daughter after Emmylou in 1997 and she is also now a very gifted singer. I grew up lying on the floor with her record albums and admiring her beauty on the cover while melting to her voice as a young child. Carefree days.
I agree, but someone so truly remarkable like Emmylou Harris comes along once or twice in a whole generation and, really, should be honored like this every night by a different young talent for a year straight.
I don't think EmmyLou ever got over losing Gram Parsons. She couldn't hide her tears on this song. I am so impressed with First Aid Kit! These sisters are super talented. So glad they got to sing this song for her.
I wonder if she ever did? Drugs took so many. Such a sad sad loss. Just read kieth Richards auto. Mick was very jealous of gram apparantly. Don't bother reading it.
Doing this in front of someone you have written a great song about and making them cry must be peak life. I can’t think of anything that could be better than a moment like that.
Not to mention she probably would have never expected these girls to write such an incredible song in her, or should I say their, honor. I bet it was a very bittersweet and touching moment for her.
@@dejordyball She said she knew true love once. Given she has written two songs specifically about him (Boulder to Birmingham and The Road), an album about their time together (The Ballad of Sally Rose), and numerous other songs that strongly hint about Gram plus she tears up when his name is mentioned, I'm pretty sure he was the one. Almost wish for her sake it wasn't because she has really suffered. They seemed to have an intense musical bond that continues today. She includes music by him in every concert.
@@margaretross9150 Her song Michelangelo is pretty much about GP, just gorgeous check out the song and lyrics. Not a song you write about a long-departed man you once had a purely professional relationship with, imo. But we will probably never know the full story, ELH tells no tales and respects her own privacy. It's all in the songs, actually, you can hear the the truth there.
RUclips's algorithms have been trying to get me to watch this clip for several years. I have always resisted (being somewhat allergic to forced sentiment and put off by the "Emmylou moved to tears" slug). This afternoon I had one of those YT generated playlists running while I'm getting some work done and the video came up in the mix. Shame on ME for being so tardy to the party and wow. A precious moment and some exceptionally talented "next generation" artists. Brava!
rodsreel: As if great music, great artists, great vocalists and great song writing are rarer today than in your era old man. There’s more talent today than ever. It just isn’t spoon fed to the masses by a few jackazz recording corporations and monopolistic radio behemoths anymore no matter what iHeart would like you to think. Musicians are free from the three-pieces. It puts more onus on you to find them and support them. BTW I’m old.
I thought the same. I guarantee shes 100% natural too. No fake stuff there. I adore her my mom used to play her for me as a very young girl some 32 yrs ago. Now I can introduce First Aid kit to my babe Gypsy so she knows what real music is . Not that terrible stuff they pawn off on the masses these days. What a gorgeous live performance. 🧡
James Williams I agree. I should have said that her hair style in the 2000’s was more flattering, the only pics of her black hair that I’ve seen it just hangs there, the style back then for a folk singer.
Emmylou held it together better than I did. I can't imagine the memories this must conjure up from all those years ago when she was performing with Graham before he was taken too soon.
Recently was rewatching one of the early (mid '70s) performances of Emmy Lou with Dolly & Linda singing A Mother's Gift and thinkin' how she had already lost Gram at such a young age. Had to come back to this video where you can see her thinkin' of him...the loss...
@@davidmellish3295 Thanks for the correction, but you should have used a comma after the word "pedantic" to separate your independent clauses, and ended your sentence with a period.
I said the same thing years ago but lately I've been buying up 1970's country music records and I really enjoy them. Very easy to listen to and relaxing.
Such sweet, beautiful, young voices.... It is sooo good to hear this.... to know that the appreciation of what Emmylou and those with her have shared with us will continue.... The
You can tell how much Emmylou influenced them just listening to their voices and words. They write the most perfect traveling songs that send you into another world.
In addition, she was one of the vocalists including Monica Mancini and Judy & John Rodman on the long-running music/variety TV program, "Years Later" on Bravo. Aired from September 23, 1992-present, a co-production of Lighthearted Entertainment and Sternin & Fraser Ink LLC for Sony Pictures Television.
Something about seeing Emmylou Harris cry just made me lose it. I was bawling like a little girl seeing her moved to tears. These girls have a lot of talent and it is rare for people their age to appreciate this music like that
This has to be one of the greatest co plummets any artist and musician could ever receive. Better than any awards, money, tv spots...anything. To make young people want to follow in your footsteps. What an honor, and she felt it too. Well done.
I was fortunate enough to see these amazing young women perform in Austin, Texas. They closed the set with this song. It was a night I will always treasure.
Gram Parsons is smiling down too........after all those years.....just great these kids got it and understood.....incredible .... Greetings from IRELAND 😉 salamat for this gem. ...
[Verse 1: Klara Söderberg] Oh the bitter winds are coming in And I'm already missing the summer Stockholm's cold, but I've been told I was born to endure this kind of weather When it's you I find, like a ghost in my mind I am defeated and I gladly wear the crown [Chorus: Klara & Johanna Söderberg] I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too No, I'm not asking much of you Just sing, little darling, sing with me [Verse 2: Klara & Johanna Söderberg] Now so much I know that things just don't grow If you don't bless them with your patience And I've been there before, I held up the door For every stranger with a promise But, I'm holding back, that's the strength that I lack Every morning keeps returning up my window And it brings me to you, and I won't just pass through But I'm not asking for a storm [Chorus: Klara & Johanna Söderberg] I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too No, I'm not asking much of you Just sing, little darling, sing with me [Bridge: Johanna Söderberg, both] And yes, I might have lied to you But you wouldn't benefit from knowing the truth I was frightened but I held fast I need you now at long last [Chorus: Klara Söderberg] I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too No, I'm not asking much of you Just sing, little darling, sing with me [Chorus: Klara & Johanna Söderberg] I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too No, I'm not asking much of you Just sing, little darling, sing with me Just sing, little darling, sing with me
Just imagine what's it like when someone a quarter of your age says "you're such an inspiration to us that we wrote a whole song to dedicate it to you". I think that's incredible.
Its got to be like seeing your child do something excellent. These two are the musical grandchildren of artists like Emmylou. The next generations treasuring and honouring you and your legacy. Can't imagine what that must feel like, but I'm guessing wonderful and deeply moving.
Man, they wrote these lyrics at 14. So articulate and well thought through, so "grown up"... from Sweden and have been a fan for a long time but I didn't know the back story for this song.
when you are inspired you bring the best of you in that moment!ha This happens also to me... There is something that we still have to learn "read" and discover of ourself
Dear sisters, Klara and Johanna Söderberg, thank you for bringing tremendous soul to the singing of this song to honor women performers who paved the way for younger women artists like yourselves. Thank you for singing from the heart and interpreting the music with depth of spirit, energy, and compassion. As a musician and poet, I appreciate all you are doing and look forward to hearing you in person someday soon. May God bless and keep you always.
Emmy lou is simply one of the best and been around for so many years. Her voice is so special. She's more beautiful now than ever with her silver white hair. And the fact you girls wrote this song in her honor is just awesome! What a blessing that must e been to her! Good job!
Imagine having life’s work honored by hearing or seeing young people make more art out of that foundation, and that know that “work”’, and are doing it in the world with intentions like the ones you have. The honor and love was so beautiful, and palpable really. Just love seeing inter-generational moments like this, with a sense of thankfulness that is powerful enough for everyone to enjoy. So moving.
Emmylou is revered as one of roots music's finest, so this is so special to see these talented young women offering this beautiful ode to her. She has had an incredible career and has a breathtaking body of work!
That was a beautiful song and Emmylou Harris is such a pure class act. Nice to see some new young people who can write and sing a proper country song that isn't about a 4x4 down at the crik, drinking beers.
I came to see Emmylou emotional, and then I cried when I saw the King of Sweden not only into it, but moved by it and sharing a special moment with her over it.
And to top it all off....they wrote this in a language they were not born into. I hear no accent at all in their speaking or singing voices. Just absolutely brilliant.
I don't know why this always makes me cry so hard. Like waayy harder than Emmylou, who has very personal ties to the song obviously. Part of it is for the incredible country singers that passed away of course, and not just them dying as singers but also them dying as friends and family to their loved ones. I've experienced a lot of loss myself so it hits me kinda hard I guess. And it's just so beautiful.
Lyrics : Oh the bitter winds are coming in And I'm already missing the summer Stockholm's cold but I've been told I was born to endure this kind of weather When it's you I find like a ghost in my mind I am defeated and I gladly wear the crown I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too No, I'm not asking much of you Just sing little darling, sing with me Now so much I know that things just don't grow If you don't bless them with your patience And I've been there before, I held up the door For every stranger with a promise But I'm holding back, that's the strength that I lack Every morning keeps returning at my window And it brings me to you and I won't just pass through But I'm not asking for a storm I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too No, I'm not asking much of you Just sing little darling, sing with me And yes I might have lied to you You wouldn't benefit from knowing of the truth I was frightened but I held fast I need you now at long last I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too No, I'm not asking much of you Just sing little darling, sing with me I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too No, I'm not asking much of you Just sing little darling, sing with me Just sing little darling, sing with me
I wouldn’t put a thumb down neither but come on, you really need to listen to more music because it’s a beautiful yet simplistic song both in terms of technicality and singing... there’s waaaay better, no offense to the artists, because it’s nice but well... 😅 Joni Mitchell did way more powerful and marvelous songs, only in this genre. And there’s more genres that are just sublime in terms of music 😌
Well you know, Emmylou, many times your quite, wonderful ballads have been strong enough to gush tears from others. I suspect part of the power here was the bluegrass feel, the lyrics, the age of the performers. I keep saying it, music doesn't need to be over the top, electric to just blow through people. REAL, REAL, REAL. It has to be real. These 2 certainly qualify there!
I cry every time I hear this song! I saw Emmylou and Johnny Cash at the Telluride Bluegrass Frstival with my Dad. He passed away kat August and I cherish those memories with him!
When I first heard that clear, angelic voice of Emmylou way back when, I was completely captured. What a wonderful tribute by these talented young women. This was simple and beautiful and speaks volumes about the parents of these two.
I feel like I've been chosen to watch something miraculous, and only a few were chosen. Cried during the whole song, and it got more wonderful by the second.
This song you wrote about a few of our Legendary Country Singers is unreal. The words you wrote echo emotions in my heart of lost youth and loves, from an era that was New and Alive filled with so much promise ☮️and happiness. Yah, and when I woke up.....I incredibly found myself to be 70 years old wondering where'd it go? There are a lot of us out here today with those 🤔wonders. Oh well. Anyway you girls with your talented vocals and harmonies not to mention the awesome musicians and killer Steel Guitar, can not be rivaled by anyone any age. I am so glad your Dad is involved with your careers, he will always have your backs unlike some industry people. I love all of your songs even though most bring me to tears for one reason or another, but that's a good thing. It means life, and health ills hasn't beaten all the love out of me.🤗 You go Girls, enjoy every day of your success, even when it gets hard some days. You all bring true music back into millions of lives. 💕
Honestly, this sound of two angels singing would reduce anybody to tears. Beautiful voices, and a live performance that would match a highly-edited studio take by any other artists.
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Anyone else rewatch this regularly just for the joy it brings? ❤
It brings me tears of joy.
At least a couple of times a year ❤
Kat, I watch regularly, but it brings me joy & tears!
Yup
Yes
the fact you play YOUR song in front of your hero...having her name in lyrics...AND move her to tears. Not single one of us can f*cking imagine such feeling.......All the best girls....this is just awesome
Hell Yeah !!!!!! Very Well Said !!!!!!!!
Yeah! Tears!
I hit an inside the park home run in little league once... so ya, I can imagine the feeling.
Well said!
agree 100%
Man, just imagine you're pushing 70 and you hear these beautiful young girls, that weren't born when you were even at the peak of your career, singing a song about you in those sweet, clear voices. It must be such an incredibly humbling feeling
These two young women were exceptional. Love Emmylou Harris - an exceptional artist and lovely human being.
Emmylou turned 77 this year (2024). I’ve been an Emmylou fan for most of her career. Love her albums, love these young ladies, too.
Got all her albums luv
But also one of great joy - your legacy continued. You were their inspiration
Who are these girls?
A legend moved to tears by the next generation. Priceless.
Without cost my friend without the cost 🏌️♂️
Brings me to tears as well...humbling it is
Emmylou never got over losing Gram, and neither has his fans. I'm sitting here sobbing like it just happened yesterday. Such a beautiful song and tribute.
God this performance took me somewhere I haven’t been in such a long time ... thank you 🙏
@@LazyIRanch A fan of Gram's said, "Once Gram gets into your heart, he doesn't leave." Finding that to be true.
Showing up at an Emmylou tribute night with a song titled "Emmylou", written when nobody was watching, is the ultimate flex. Can't watch this without tears.
Beautiful beyond words and a wonderful tribute. I'm in tears!
Damn straight! It still moves me even after 42 plays!
I'm a tough old bastard so I only watch this when I'm alone and no-one can see me moved to tears by this perfect moment.
I hear you. Me, too
Ditto fellas
I hear ya' old timer, this old bastard teared up too. Emmylou is a class act, always has been. Love her music & beauty. The young ladies were so gifted with their beautiful voices. I expect Country Music fans will see them become popular.
Ay, me too! 😢
Thanks for posting this. I just became a senior last week. I too, am toughened by years of work and society's hardness... but it's moments like this that make me cry like a baby.
First Aid Kit is the soundtrack for those of us longing for a better world
vote blue in Nov.
@@litespeedga Damn right!
@@litespeedga the worlds gotten worse since blue in office...you stupid enough to think that would change?
@@litespeedgayou really want more of this horribleness that we’ve been suffering through? Y’all are truly deranged if you think that things will get better under a woman that has been the VP during all of this. She is directly responsible for the current state that our country is in.
I can’t imagine how heartwarming it is to hear another generation of talented women carrying on your legacy.
Drummer helps to make the song laying down a study track. He did a great job. So consistent.
Brilliant drummer
Less is more! Serving the music and not himself. Nailed it
Outstanding Drummer, but the Steel Guitar Player ist outstanding too
I know she's crying but I have no idea how she keeps it together so well. Imagine hearing a song that two people had written because they were so inspired by you. I'd be rolling on the floor bawling my eyes out.
I think she's crying because the song reminds her of Gram Parsons.
@@margaretross9150 Yeah could be! That never occured to me.
@@margaretross9150 that is what I was thinking
It feels like an iceberg to the power of at least 3 - what you see of her tears must be peanuts to what happens inside her. So many emotions blending together.
Sorry, but it's actually "bawling" in this case and not "balling."
I love the fact that the King of Sweden is sitting next to Emmylou and bobbing his head the the beat.
SVERIGE!
I know, I thought that was King of Sweden. Great performance by First Aid Kit.
My favorite video...💚💚💚
You mean the drummer?
Knugen,vilken king asså
goosebumpsss... and I am not even watching this for the first time
These girls are genius in their own right. It will never get old hearing their songs and their harmonies. 🎉
👍👍💪💪❤️🇨🇭
Making an artist cry is even greater than a standing ovation. Ladies you picked a great role model.
Sibling harmonies are one thing.
But to write a song that bittersweet and beautiful, and perform it for one of that song's inspirations and characters, at an event where she is being recognized for her life's work, a part of the narrative of the very song your playing?
Holy friggin' wow!
Not quite sure how they pulled off.
Amazing. Talk about rising to an occasion.
Not only do they do all that, and mention her by name, they also throw in a very Emmylou trope which you can hear on the last line of the refrain, where the voice seems to falter and fade. It's also there in the verse, too. Emmylou does that very often, it's almost a signature sound of hers. So they sing a song to her, about her, like her, in her honour.
META, EPIC, ICONIC....and all those other outstanding adjectives we know.
I know how they pulled it off: this is a stunning song that they wrote, really beautiful -- and they perform it just perfectly
I can't follow that. You captured my thoughts exactly. ✌️
@@AlanHope2013 And they wrote it in all innocence and awe. Truly inspired.
Standing ovation from Paul Simon. Emmylou brought to tears. These girls are a force of nature. I hope they stay with us for a long time.
Patti Smith also brought to tears!
I never heard of them before but i was damn near brought to tears myself.
emmylou harris nobody's darling but mine
emmylou harris nobody's darling but mine
bloocheez3 "I hope they stay with us for a long time."
Me Too
They sound like angels
Just discovered this tonight having never heard of them before, but been a fan of Emmylou for many years. Now at the age of 72, I am in tears at this beautiful music and can't stop playing it. Well done girls, the singing is amazing and the music is awesome - my tears are of happiness at such REAL music. You now have another fan - maybe your oldest!?
Dunno about oldest fan, but welcome to the FAC appreciation society. We're a wide-ranging church, anyone with good taste in music is welcome...
@NONYA Business Derp. My bad, shoulda been FAK...
@soldier24023: I also have pushed into my 70's and still take great joy in discovering new talents like "First Aid Kit" who, among some notable others, put paid to the oft heard grumble by many of our contemporaries that good music ceased in the 70s. For me, their warm, close harmony brings memories of another pair of sisters who also sang warm and close harmony in the late 1950s with a similar bright innocence: "Patience & Prudence" ruclips.net/video/W4dqfrzJPbc/видео.html
I am 63 and live in Toronto. Just discovered this today.
I am thankful for RUclips but I fear that "you get what you pay for" and no one pays for music anymore…
Cheers, from Toronto ☮
Probably not their oldest fan, dear one. Long life to you, and many years of happy listening to FAK.
I met her Emmylou I had a clothing store in L.A. And she promised to send me an album and she did
Wow!
How cool !!!!!
What a beautiful lady
When the lead changes (@ 3:27), Klara steps it down a bit in the harmony and lets Johanna's voice stand out in front. It's such a subtle but brilliant touch and a perfect example of how well they compliment each other.
Yes!
they’re so in tune with each other, it’s impressive. they know when to let one voice shine over the other or complement the other to make beautiful music. it’s crazy how they’re sisters knowing their voices sound so different, but then you hear them together and it makes sense
I’d never quite clocked that, and I was reading your comment just as that magical moment arrived. Yes. It is exquisite.
That's the bridge.
You know you're good when you can bring Emmilou Harris to tears, and Paul Simon gives you a standing ovation.
This sounds identical to the album version holy shit. They're so amazing.
+Katy Small they record in forests? What?? That's awesome.
They are incredible, i saw them live in Jan 2015, and they were perfect.
Jackson Catlett I thought it sounded a little better than the studio version. Maybe it was because of being in the same room with their inspiration.
Saw then last year, best gig I've ever been to. Brought tears to my eyes
Sounds better here to my ear.
Its insane how good these girls are..insane
4:15 😭❤️
Just think, Emmylou also knew the other three legends they are singing about in this song. And they are all passed away now. And Emmylou knew them all very well. As well as being very humbled and touched by this song, it may also be bitter sweet for her hearing it and she probably can’t help thinking about the three friends she lost. Especially Gram Parsons, her former duet partner and very dear friend who died tragically of a drug overdose at a very young age. And all their times past. Incredible times. What a tribute these girls have given to her, to the other three legends in the song, and to the world. What a gift. Beautiful. ❤️
Very valid point. I'm sure it was more than just pride she felt, but sadness and other emotions at such a statement of time marching on
@Plot Twist After Credits , First Aid Kit
And remember that this was not a song composed to honour her prize but something these girls did way before. Wow!
Only discovered them by accident last night on a BBC World Service programme What a find👍 Such fabulous close harmonies with almost a touch of the McGarrigle sisters at times So melodic!!
@Plot Twist After Credits Emmylou is the name of the song. And this video moved me to tears too...what a sweet moment :)
I’m from Emily Lou Harris’s generation. It really makes me smile to see and hear young people singing these songs so well and so beautifully.
I’m from the generation after First Aid Kit, (Z) guess music really transcends time huh?
@@totallyrealnotfakelifeadvi7547 this interaction is beautiful. Music really does transcend
There are distinguished people in this crowd, holding back tears. Tears of joy.
I named my daughter after Emmylou in 1997 and she is also now a very gifted singer. I grew up lying on the floor with her record albums and admiring her beauty on the cover while melting to her voice as a young child. Carefree days.
Must be incredible to watch young talent say you inspired them to write an absolutely beautiful song, and even threw your name into it!
Dentist and electric fence
I agree, but someone so truly remarkable like Emmylou Harris comes along once or twice in a whole generation and, really, should be honored like this every night by a different young talent for a year straight.
Noah McDaniel Must be incredible to perform a song you wrote inspired by one of your heroes *to* that hero.
I don't think EmmyLou ever got over losing Gram Parsons. She couldn't hide her tears on this song. I am so impressed with First Aid Kit! These sisters are super talented. So glad they got to sing this song for her.
I wonder if she ever did? Drugs took so many. Such a sad sad loss. Just read kieth Richards auto. Mick was very jealous of gram apparantly. Don't bother reading it.
Emmylou Harris looks more beautiful and classy than I think she ever has. The lady is a fine wine that's for certain.
How can Emmy Lou keep getting prettier with each passing year ??
The more you drink, the prettier the girl gets.
It's magic involved! She is divine offcourse
Ikr
It's like a reward for a life well-lived.
John Henry You’re right!
Their harmonies are amazing.
Wonderful to hear new harmonies!
First time hearing these young women. Lilting.
Bluegrass is all about color and amazing harmonies. That's their genre, where Emmylou is the Queen.
You can't beat siblings harmonising together
The harmonies are off the wall good.
Doing this in front of someone you have written a great song about and making them cry must be peak life. I can’t think of anything that could be better than a moment like that.
The acapella at 4:14 is just pure as the driven snow.
It wasn't a cappella because she was still playing her guitar, but yes, that was so perfectly executed!
So tenderly sang, or is it sing 😜
@@explorinlearnindoing5462 It's SUNG!
@@pamkeating5822 ohh yes indeed of course! 👍 I forgot... I am Dutch... 😉
beautiful it was
Emylou was always an introvert you can see shes a little shy here. This must mean so much to her, you never forget the intensity of your first love.
It’s so rare that an artist is able to pay tribute to another artist who inspired them. What a truly lovely moment on so many levels.
IF there were any justice left in music this is what would be at the top of the country charts week in and out.
The sisters' s vocal harmony is incredible, reminding me Simon & Garfunkel. Bravo!
Yes!! 😊
Everly Brothers.
@@garywhitt98 Yep, them too. Thx for reminder!
Yes, and their cover of Simon and Garfunkel's America proves the point!!
Imagine making her cry with your song...They're so effortlessly talented.
The bridge is so flawless
Sometimes I'm REALLY proud to be a Swede. Go Sisters, Go!
@@diogesesmore9874 us danes didn't need to be brought in. Comparing Tove Lo to this is weird. Not the same genre.
You should be proud to be Swede! The Swedes are wonderful people!
I love Sweden and the friendly people. Greetings from Cape Cod, Massachusetts USA
@@capecodliz Thanks my friend for those kind words.
Emmy Lou Harris is from Alabama
Emmylou was in the same age like this girls been now, when she lost the love of her life. So I think, that´s what brought her to tears.
Not to mention she probably would have never expected these girls to write such an incredible song in her, or should I say their, honor. I bet it was a very bittersweet and touching moment for her.
I know she loved Gram but I'm not sure he was love of her life.
@@dejordyball She said she knew true love once. Given she has written two songs specifically about him (Boulder to Birmingham and The Road), an album about their time together (The Ballad of Sally Rose), and numerous other songs that strongly hint about Gram plus she tears up when his name is mentioned, I'm pretty sure he was the one. Almost wish for her sake it wasn't because she has really suffered. They seemed to have an intense musical bond that continues today. She includes music by him in every concert.
@@margaretross9150 Her song Michelangelo is pretty much about GP, just gorgeous check out the song and lyrics. Not a song you write about a long-departed man you once had a purely professional relationship with, imo. But we will probably never know the full story, ELH tells no tales and respects her own privacy. It's all in the songs, actually, you can hear the the truth there.
@@aurorabanks8161So true. She respects his privacy too. Very loving.
RUclips's algorithms have been trying to get me to watch this clip for several years. I have always resisted (being somewhat allergic to forced sentiment and put off by the "Emmylou moved to tears" slug).
This afternoon I had one of those YT generated playlists running while I'm getting some work done and the video came up in the mix.
Shame on ME for being so tardy to the party and wow. A precious moment and some exceptionally talented "next generation" artists.
Brava!
Tardy to the party 😂😂 Might have to steal that one!!
My God - there is hope for music and you can see it in the eyes of the legends sitting in the audience. Well done girls.
I said the exact same thing when I heard this tune 😊superb voices and sweet harmonies only possible from siblings
Well said
👍
rodsreel: As if great music, great artists, great vocalists and great song writing are rarer today than in your era old man. There’s more talent today than ever. It just isn’t spoon fed to the masses by a few jackazz recording corporations and monopolistic radio behemoths anymore no matter what iHeart would like you to think. Musicians are free from the three-pieces. It puts more onus on you to find them and support them. BTW I’m old.
Yes!!!!
While this is very emotional, and I absolutely love First Aid Kit; I got to say with all respect, that Emmylou Harris is still strikingly beautiful.
I noticed that too. I hope I look that good at her age. (It would be an improvement, lol).
I thought the same. I guarantee shes 100% natural too. No fake stuff there. I adore her my mom used to play her for me as a very young girl some 32 yrs ago. Now I can introduce First Aid kit to my babe Gypsy so she knows what real music is . Not that terrible stuff they pawn off on the masses these days.
What a gorgeous live performance. 🧡
RetroRich she rocks silver hair like no other. Right around 2000 was her peak I think, she looked better than when she was young.
@@tjwash2 She certainly rocks silver hair, but she was gorgeous with the black hair too.
James Williams I agree. I should have said that her hair style in the 2000’s was more flattering, the only pics of her black hair that I’ve seen it just hangs there, the style back then for a folk singer.
Emmylou held it together better than I did. I can't imagine the memories this must conjure up from all those years ago when she was performing with Graham before he was taken too soon.
Sorry to be pedantic but it's Gram not Graham
Recently was rewatching one of the early (mid '70s) performances of Emmy Lou with Dolly & Linda singing A Mother's Gift and thinkin' how she had already lost Gram at such a young age. Had to come back to this video where you can see her thinkin' of him...the loss...
@@davidmellish3295 Thanks for the correction, but you should have used a comma after the word "pedantic" to separate your independent clauses, and ended your sentence with a period.
This isn’t normally my style of music, but this is so gorgeous. I don’t know how anyone doesn’t choke up, listening to it. 💜
Hello dear how are you doing today?
Learn from it
It's been a year since you posted. I hope country has gone on to become part of your style of music 🙌
I said the same thing years ago but lately I've been buying up 1970's country music records and I really enjoy them. Very easy to listen to and relaxing.
Such sweet, beautiful, young voices.... It is sooo good to hear this.... to know that the appreciation of what Emmylou and those with her have shared with us will continue.... The
I lost my only 2 sons, 10 months apart! So glad you wrote this song....beautiful❤
You can tell how much Emmylou influenced them just listening to their voices and words.
They write the most perfect traveling songs that send you into another world.
@@kiradelarochefoucauld7499 I have now. Thanks!
@@MsLoopyLoops Y/W. Merry Christmas!
Emmylou is as beautiful today as she was in the 80s!
More so.
In addition, she was one of the vocalists including Monica Mancini and Judy & John Rodman on the long-running music/variety TV program, "Years Later" on Bravo.
Aired from September 23, 1992-present, a co-production of Lighthearted Entertainment and Sternin & Fraser Ink LLC for Sony Pictures Television.
I'd still hit it 👵🏻
Something about seeing Emmylou Harris cry just made me lose it. I was bawling like a little girl seeing her moved to tears. These girls have a lot of talent and it is rare for people their age to appreciate this music like that
This has to be one of the greatest co plummets any artist and musician could ever receive. Better than any awards, money, tv spots...anything. To make young people want to follow in your footsteps. What an honor, and she felt it too. Well done.
Well it brought me to tears too. Just pure heart. So beautiful. Re-watching.
Well tonight I learned I love some band called First Aid Kit. Watching this was the loveliest experience I've had online in a long time
Wow
you should check out lily thai
Thank you I will. Is that a band or a song?
This song must bring up so many memories for Emmylou, from her incredible life and career. And of all the greats that shaped her life.
And some regrets . .
Anyone give props to the drummer? Fabulous. Entire piece is gorgeous.
I was fortunate enough to see these amazing young women perform in Austin, Texas. They closed the set with this song. It was a night I will always treasure.
Emmylou is sitting next to the king of Sweden, Carl Gustav. Emmylou received the Polar Music Prize i Sweden. She was really worth it!
Just saw them in concert in Colorado. They’re great! So cool to see a younger generation paying tribute to those who came before.
Gram Parsons is smiling down too........after all those years.....just great these kids got it and understood.....incredible ....
Greetings from IRELAND 😉 salamat for this gem. ...
what does salamat mean
salamat means thank you
jason27OD in indonesia..salamat or selamat..means congratulation. but can be different in other country. just a say though..
@@gnttangkudung4565 Sadly, it was the sixties and Parsons did drugs til he dropped.
@@Jeff-jg7jh Sadly, a lot of us have pain that leads us down deadly roads.
[Verse 1: Klara Söderberg]
Oh the bitter winds are coming in
And I'm already missing the summer
Stockholm's cold, but I've been told
I was born to endure this kind of weather
When it's you I find, like a ghost in my mind
I am defeated and I gladly wear the crown
[Chorus: Klara & Johanna Söderberg]
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing, little darling, sing with me
[Verse 2: Klara & Johanna Söderberg]
Now so much I know that things just don't grow
If you don't bless them with your patience
And I've been there before, I held up the door
For every stranger with a promise
But, I'm holding back, that's the strength that I lack
Every morning keeps returning up my window
And it brings me to you, and I won't just pass through
But I'm not asking for a storm
[Chorus: Klara & Johanna Söderberg]
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing, little darling, sing with me
[Bridge: Johanna Söderberg, both]
And yes, I might have lied to you
But you wouldn't benefit from knowing the truth
I was frightened but I held fast
I need you now at long last
[Chorus: Klara Söderberg]
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing, little darling, sing with me
[Chorus: Klara & Johanna Söderberg]
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing, little darling, sing with me
Just sing, little darling, sing with me
Magnificent
Emmylou wears her hair like a crown of platinum...so beautiful she is.
At the beginning I thought she didn't like it-then realized she was holding back tears that whole time.
Just imagine what's it like when someone a quarter of your age says "you're such an inspiration to us that we wrote a whole song to dedicate it to you". I think that's incredible.
@@TheWinjin and what a song it is too. Holy crap to be honest. I mean, it's pure class this song. It's not any tribute.
@@TheWinjin Not just the one song ...
Its got to be like seeing your child do something excellent. These two are the musical grandchildren of artists like Emmylou. The next generations treasuring and honouring you and your legacy. Can't imagine what that must feel like, but I'm guessing wonderful and deeply moving.
This is probably the sweet sweet music J.R.R. Tolkien was talking about when thinking about the Elves. These girls have angels' voices.
Tippier Sky indeed my friend.. indeed!
Nah. There's no way elves have a rhythm section.
Whut ?
There is so much innocence and purity in their music , i hope they don't loose it to the world
Shit man. So true.
From Sweden..We dont go for that stuff :)
Man, they wrote these lyrics at 14. So articulate and well thought through, so "grown up"... from Sweden and have been a fan for a long time but I didn't know the back story for this song.
when you are inspired you bring the best of you in that moment!ha
This happens also to me...
There is something that we still have to learn "read" and discover of ourself
Dear sisters, Klara and Johanna Söderberg, thank you for bringing tremendous soul to the singing of this song to honor women performers who paved the way for younger women artists like yourselves. Thank you for singing from the heart and interpreting the music with depth of spirit, energy, and compassion. As a musician and poet, I appreciate all you are doing and look forward to hearing you in person someday soon. May God bless and keep you always.
llrsensei f
Emmy lou is simply one of the best and been around for so many years. Her voice is so special. She's more beautiful now than ever with her silver white hair. And the fact you girls wrote this song in her honor is just awesome! What a blessing that must e been to her! Good job!
Imagine having life’s work honored by hearing or seeing young people make more art out of that foundation, and that know that “work”’, and are doing it in the world with intentions like the ones you have. The honor and love was so beautiful, and palpable really. Just love seeing inter-generational moments like this, with a sense of thankfulness that is powerful enough for everyone to enjoy. So moving.
"[we are] dwarves seeing farther by standing on the shoulders of giants,"
Newton
Seems not only to apply to science...
This was really well-said. A terrific summary.
Emmylou is revered as one of roots music's finest, so this is so special to see these talented young women offering this beautiful ode to her. She has had an incredible career and has a breathtaking body of work!
Emmylou Harris is an American icon. But I had to edit this comment. This song has helped😊 my family thru cancer and other health …A fan always
That was a beautiful song and Emmylou Harris is such a pure class act. Nice to see some new young people who can write and sing a proper country song that isn't about a 4x4 down at the crik, drinking beers.
I like drinking beer
If your music can bring one of your musical heroes and inspirations to tears of joy, you have accomplished something magical.
I came to see Emmylou emotional, and then I cried when I saw the King of Sweden not only into it, but moved by it and sharing a special moment with her over it.
Sacred........wow those girls just nailed it to the front door ......
Greetings from IRELAND 😉 salamat for this gem
greetings back at you! also in Ireland! good taste in music too I see! !
kerry evans love yer accent! Country girl?
Jessie'
WOW,,,,Folk music is BACK.. Thank you ladies...
And to top it all off....they wrote this in a language they were not born into. I hear no accent at all in their speaking or singing voices. Just absolutely brilliant.
I don't know why this always makes me cry so hard. Like waayy harder than Emmylou, who has very personal ties to the song obviously. Part of it is for the incredible country singers that passed away of course, and not just them dying as singers but also them dying as friends and family to their loved ones. I've experienced a lot of loss myself so it hits me kinda hard I guess. And it's just so beautiful.
Lyrics :
Oh the bitter winds are coming in
And I'm already missing the summer
Stockholm's cold but I've been told
I was born to endure this kind of weather
When it's you I find like a ghost in my mind
I am defeated and I gladly wear the crown
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing little darling, sing with me
Now so much I know that things just don't grow
If you don't bless them with your patience
And I've been there before, I held up the door
For every stranger with a promise
But I'm holding back, that's the strength that I lack
Every morning keeps returning at my window
And it brings me to you and I won't just pass through
But I'm not asking for a storm
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing little darling, sing with me
And yes I might have lied to you
You wouldn't benefit from knowing of the truth
I was frightened but I held fast
I need you now at long last
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing little darling, sing with me
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing little darling, sing with me
Just sing little darling, sing with me
Hello dear how are you doing?
J
Why would anybody put a thumbs down to that. Literally one of the best songs I've ever heard.
Jealousy
Such a beautiful tribute to Emmy and Gram. They made the world better by just being among us. RIP Gram.😔
I wouldn’t put a thumb down neither but come on, you really need to listen to more music because it’s a beautiful yet simplistic song both in terms of technicality and singing... there’s waaaay better, no offense to the artists, because it’s nice but well... 😅 Joni Mitchell did way more powerful and marvelous songs, only in this genre. And there’s more genres that are just sublime in terms of music 😌
@@paulineleybold6463 Lies
personal choice, boring song
Well you know, Emmylou, many times your quite, wonderful ballads have been strong enough to gush tears from others. I suspect part of the power here was the bluegrass feel, the lyrics, the age of the performers. I keep saying it, music doesn't need to be over the top, electric to just blow through people. REAL, REAL, REAL. It has to be real. These 2 certainly qualify there!
YUP...you said it...no other way.
Such a gift to honor and show respect to a mentor while they yet live.
I cry every time I hear this song! I saw Emmylou and Johnny Cash at the Telluride Bluegrass Frstival with my Dad. He passed away kat August and I cherish those memories with him!
Sometimes when you discover new music it reawakens a part of your souls you didn't know was hibernating.
Two angels singing to their goddess, that was divine!
When I first heard that clear, angelic voice of Emmylou way back when, I was completely captured. What a wonderful tribute by these talented young women. This was simple and beautiful and speaks volumes about the parents of these two.
I just lost it watching this. Incredible performance captured so very well by the video crew. Thanks to all involved.
Emmylou Harris
Gets me every time. Can’t even tell others about this with out choking up
Hahaha same
Who are these two young ladies?
@@supervalleyfair First Aid Kit
understand
I've never clicked save and download so quick in my life ❤
I feel like I've been chosen to watch something miraculous, and only a few were chosen. Cried during the whole song, and it got more wonderful by the second.
When you hear the reference to Stockholm and remember these girls grew up so far away from America and were still inspired by Emmylou
The power of music, the ability to bring generations together.
Amen!
This is the first time I've heard these two sing, now I'm absolutely enthralled. Amazing.
You need to check out their performance of America that got Paul Simon choked up
@@Pablosammy1 Will do, thanks for the recommendation.
@@Pablosammy1 WOW..!!
PabloDiver is jujus u hi
Sibling harmony is so special, can't beat genetics...Great song.
Patrick McKeegan may i recommend 3 sisters by the name of The Staves, another prime example of blood harmony ruclips.net/video/KDBDP6RVIPM/видео.html
Yeah, it's too bad the Gallagher Brothers can't get along.
This was the best recommendation I have ever seen. I am now obsessed with The Staves
Check out O’G3NE!! Twins + older sister. These Dutch girls are fantastic!!
This is sooo special . . . I love you Emmylou and those two ladies who are your spiritual daughters.
You don’t get much better than this, vocal harmonies at their best
This song you wrote about a few of our Legendary Country Singers is unreal. The words you wrote echo emotions in my heart of lost youth and loves, from an era that was New and Alive filled with so much promise ☮️and happiness.
Yah, and when I woke up.....I incredibly found myself to be 70 years old wondering where'd it go? There are a lot of us out here today with those 🤔wonders. Oh well.
Anyway you girls with your talented vocals and harmonies not to mention the awesome musicians and killer Steel Guitar, can not be rivaled by anyone any age. I am so glad your Dad is involved with your careers, he will always have your backs unlike some industry people.
I love all of your songs even though most bring me to tears for one reason or another, but that's a good thing. It means life, and health ills hasn't beaten all the love out of me.🤗 You go Girls, enjoy every day of your success, even when it gets hard some days. You all bring true music back into millions of lives. 💕
Very well said! !!
Such a lovely comment!
Pepper: I just turned 70 years old today, and loved reading your comment. Hope you are still doing well!
Oh yeah
Beautiful words i needed to read
OMG how beautiful and moving ... I'm in tears too ...
Same here!!
same
Same here
me too
Same
❤Wonderful words that touch and move Emmylou Harris' heart. Two amazing singers who sing this song wonderfully in honor of Emmylou.
Honestly, this sound of two angels singing would reduce anybody to tears. Beautiful voices, and a live performance that would match a highly-edited studio take by any other artists.
Good god, Emmylou is SO gorgeous, such a high class act. Just an amazing human being, she gives me faith in humans again . . .