Austin City Limits Web Exclusive: Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell "Ain't Living Long Like This"

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[@captinbeyond]

Got to be in the top 5 best live performances of all time on KZbin. Every solo by every artist was out of this world perfect.

[@richardsepulvado6918]

#1

[@richardsepulvado6918]

Years later Jedd Hughes is still smoking from this performance.

[@JimB-bf3pn]

Jedd you have convinced me that you are the best guitar player in Nashville. Man you really deserve some recognition and respect. And you are also just a good guy.Good grief once in a lifetime performance.

[@texasaggie75]

Such an under-rated song by Rodney Crowell - one of the top 5 or 10 best r&r songs ever written, IMHO. And this version is the best I've ever heard. Jedd Hughes is a monster guitarist and steel player Steve Fishell... Damn, they're both CRAZY F-ing GREAT!

[@TheMargarita1948]

I’m not sure why you say the song is underrated. I have a playlist with 9 or 10 recordings of it.

[@texasaggie75]

@@TheMargarita1948 Then you, my dear, have EXCELLENT TASTE!

[@brianjoiner5670]

Live music just does not get any better than this!! Rodney and Emmylou with perfect harmony and the band is just smokin' strong!! The sound mix is dead on perfect.

[@josephroache3176]

I just can’t stop revisiting this great performance, a great duo and a great band. Could it get any better than this? I really don’t think so.

[@danieldavis4494]

i still watch it almost every day lol

[@josephroache3176]

@@danieldavis4494 Everyone should watch this daily, it’s the antidote to the blues & the times we’re living through.

[@JohnE528]

I need to listen to this at least once a week!

[@dirkalbright6051]

Yeah they tore it up at Austin city limits that steel guitar player ripped it up what a great show!!!

[@valleydairy]

Can it get better than this?? Yes! Viagra Boys cover....check it out.

[@thomasmartinscott]

One of my most prized possessions is a video of me singing "Till I can Gain Control Again" with Rodney in Telluride in '99. And the memory of standing 6 ft from Emmylou and Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin as they sang under a canopy across from the Opera House.

[@Scott-sv8mz]

Very cool my friend. I might be tempted to give up an arm or a leg to be that close to emmylou - and hope like hell she'd smile at me!

[@thomasmartinscott]

@@Scott-sv8mz She is definitely one of the most beautiful (inside and out) and classy women anywhere.

[@sefkicken914]

Wow! What an exciting performance! Strong driving beat, 2 exquisite country singers, perfect musicians who are in tune with each other... Really a treasure of country rock!

[@sefkicken914]

Very impressive and exciting performance of this 1977 country rock song. The best version I ever heard! The musicians are brilliant.

[@josephroache3176]

Now THIS is country Rock ‘n’ Roll at its finest.

[@dadzbluz]

Two of the most overlooked rhythm guitar players extant. Emmylou is also the most exquisite vocal harmonist still kickin', especially with Rodney...

[@robertewalt7789]

Also great songwriters.

[@gerardreynolds3969]

8

[@stevegardenhire5698]

This song is right in their wheelhouse

[@paulengel3417]

absolute SHREDDING on lead guitar...good lord!!!!!!

[@ronfrey5327]

Jedd Hughes burning down the barnyard. The steel player whooo we.. Great tune...

[@bvs5164]

Spiffed-up Jedd, who knew! Great stuff!

[@eddiewilleford7746]

This is a mind-blowing stuff what a great band

[@ThiagoBragaMusic]

What a band!!!

[@Reader-Copy]

Best version of this modern classic that i've ever heard!!!

[@derrondavis5009]

That tele was played accordingly. You all know every night is different. All that matters is he held the song. Jeeees

[@davidbergin6184]

Rodney is the old master song writer. This is about the finest performance I’ve ever seen of this song.

[@RichieC6969]

these are some real bad boys. don't get no better. the drummer be great as well, keeping that beat going

[@peterdollard853]

That guitar player Stuart is burning a hole in my brain fantastic

[@diancecht4566]

Blisters on my blisters... CAN'T. STOP. WATCHING.

[@jeffpeterson6959]

Emmylou still has the best hair in the business. Period!

[@triokie]

Incredible music played with real passion!

[@josephroache3176]

Smokin’, just smokin’.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

You know it's really cool about this is how he take from his version originally and he's doing more of the Waylon rev up which is awesome.

[@danieldavis4494]

O M G ! This was GREAT! Love emmylou and Rodney! and after all these years still best friends started out together as practicaly kids! Amazing! :)

[@keithkersten5586]

Love these two- great voices and amazing band

[@josephroache3176]

Each time I view this clip I enjoy it more. As this is my third comment about it I guess I’d best leave to other folk to comment. It is just great though !!!

[@jeepercreepers54]

Drummer has a nice feel and groove.

[@jurassicrock1950]

Nice groove :D

[@seven0314]

Drummer's name is Jerry Roe.

[@coralanyon757]

IF THIS DON'T PROVE AUSTIN CITY LIMITS IS ONE OF OUR FOREMOST NATIONAL TREASURES , AH DUNNO WTF DOES!!!!

[@gregward3264]

Used to be...too WOKE now

[@jmodmon2]

Boy, this is a treasure, thanks for posting. That steel player, the piano man and of course Jedd Hughes just slammin that lead, well, I just can't watch this enough!

[@mosrite60]

+John Alessandro.... ok Steve Fishell on pedal steel, piano, drums yeah who are these dudes? Rodney & Emmy have the best players around. I mean Jedd Hughes what the hell...... how can you top this? mos60

[@captinbeyond]

yeah,they were just showing off. Great artist at their best,everyone on that stage just keyed in.

[@azmike1956]

@@captinbeyond it's great to know you're that good & put out a classic like this! 😅

[@elephantsmemory3142]

@@mosrite60 Fantastic steel player That B Bender on the Tele would not get a look in

[@michaelwtapp]

Jedd's outta the shedd!

[@billrakers8567]

wow is the pedal steel guy something!!!

[@billhunt4539]

Best version ever.

[@petekeim1]

here is the rest of the band---steve fishell --pedal steel--jerry roe---drums---chris tuttle--piano--byron house--bass----

[@mosrite60]

Deadly crew right here! mos60

[@wolfbytes4461]

steve fishell on pedal steel ... dude's a beast

[@carolineaustin4138]

pete keim Thank you for posting the band names. They’re amazing.

[@louispickup5822]

Great to let people know Pete,,this is just fkn kick ass boss man!!

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Thank you for that info, amazing Maestros, especially Mr. Roe, makes me just want to chunk my sticks!! :)

[@MrMusicguyma]

Smokin' band. I attempt to play this song solo acoustic , but as you can imagine, it lacks a certain something. ;) Steve Fishell looks like a latter-day Roscoe Holcomb. Steve and Jedd dueling it out is great. Best version of this that I've ever heard. Yee- Haw!

[@richardfinlayson1524]

Yeah ,I like Emmy Lou's version and Gary Stewart who I love, but this really rocks , he's got a great voice too,I have that first album great, that's a Goodin too

[@geraldhills41]

This really drives and grooves !

[@josephroache3176]

They have to be one of the finest duos in country music. NO, THE FINEST !!!!! EVER !!!!! EVER !!!!! EVER !!!!!

[@Magnifiqueweare]

Emmylou ' duet with Mark Kophner was very very fine too ! From France ...

[@Magnifiqueweare]

Excuse ! Mark Knopfler !!

[@rjd53]

Hell! Unbelievable, if you would not hear it with your own ears!

[@_countryfan06_88]

This is great Always loved Waylons version also

[@pabatteryman]

Just smokin!

[@czzham]

The recreation of the Hot Band with both Rodney and new youngbloods? Outstanding!!!

[@toosexy7955]

That's what you call JAMMIN'~

[@joeybenoit6269]

What a huge treasure this guy has written songs for everyone cash Keith Urban what did genius Rodney you blew my mind

[@richardsepulvado6918]

Attn: ACL Hall of Fame committee. What are you waiting on?

[@danslick3602]

Awesome performance. as good as it gets!

[@eddiewilleford7746]

That was an awesome version hell of a band love that guitar and that's still didn't get any better than that

[@elvis8burgers81]

Done blew my socks off!!

[@nicbing2598]

If I ever git to them ther pearly gates...Damn .. I hope they play this when I arrive .. ASAP !

[@danaventura5998]

Fantastic!

[@michaelvanhorn7152]

great pair !!

[@johngrauman4208]

Amazing

[@1moparornocar]

wow!!!!!

[@richardfinlayson1524]

Great song ,Rockin version too👍

[@gunners47]

Really great concert! Check out the other fantastic tracks like 'Leaving Louisiana'...Terrific duo this!

[@marywith2076]

The Best!

[@rigmorhillerup4004]

Love it

[@jbix909]

Mark Cuban on the keyboards, that's real funny. He almost killed the song with his not so great stride piano deal, not to say he ain't good...I'm sure he is...the guitar player does an excellent job...the rhythm section is flawless.. Albert Lee is da Man...he ain't ain't here tonight though n he dint often play with a stomp box distortion like this genius. This is a fantastic rendition - thank god, the good lord for KZbin!!!

[@seven0314]

Chris Tuttle, piano. Jedd Hughes, lead guitar. Steve Fishell, pedal steel. Byron House, bass guitar. Jerry Roe, drums.

[@williammahoney2113]

Well that was awesome! 👍

[@woalengchapman9765]

Wow what’s a beautiful music to buggy in this beat,loud&powerful,I can really dance with this🚀👍🏻

[@rousseaujeanlouis4993]

Vraiment Génial

[@kingpinboogie]

Holy moly tear the roof off!!

[@NelWil1]

Outfreakinstandin'

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Solid…..

[@ronfrey6639]

Boy howdy that was cooking on all 4 burners ! whoo weee

[@RHINOSAUR]

SMOKIN!!!

[@richardsepulvado6918]

Best show ACL ever had

[@michaels.chupka9411]

thank you austin city limits. please, may i have some more?

[@josephroache3176]

This should be released on DVD !

[@seven0314]

I agree should be on DVD. Unfortunately, as a "Web Exclusive" DVD ain't gonna happen. That's what they tell me at ACL anyway.

[@josephroache3176]

@@seven0314 That’s a damned shame !

[@lindaholmes2010]

Kick arse the shit outta this song luv luv luv ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@charlesherrick3798]

Guitar player is playing a B-bender (look for the pivot on the top behind the bridge).

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Yep full throw Parsons White...

[@joeybenoit6269]

I just found a Rodney crowell CD in the thrift store for a dollar I've worked in the music business for 67 y r s this is insane

[@SuperSergiosj]

💜💜💥💥💜💜

[@landlinesandpercolators8822]

Great song with the best singers and players and the writer himself. Now go find Gary Stewart's version.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

I find Waylon better

[@rodbrowne2128]

Young Aussie on Lead Guitar, Jedd Hughes !

[@chapeltibet4551]

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@jamesdinkins9391]

those dudes on the keyboards and pedal steel guitar!

[@rickeybuttery2450]

SMOKIN:) Posted by Chillie aka Cool Pop 6/2023

[@JeremyDylan]

There's shredding and then there's jedding.

[@stephenmalm9656]

What is his full name? DAMN!

[@Grant_Ferstat]

stephen malm Jedd Hughes is his name. Fantastic player, singer and songwriter.

[@Cryuff4]

He can f'ing play.

[@richardsepulvado3049]

That's Jedd Hughes on rattlesnake guitar

[@Cryuff4]

What does rattlesnake mean? Hughes just soars on this song but his bandmates don't seem too happy with him.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Great player and great fella..

[@Cryuff4]

Thanks.

[@doubleotwentyone]

Didn't someone say "there's shredding, and there's Jedding"? He was smokin' as was the whole band.

[@adbarnes57]

Drummer is really good. Feel like I know that guy from somewhere? Just can't remember his name. Awesome performance from all involved.

[@seven0314]

Jerry Roe is the drummer's name.

[@adbarnes57]

@@seven0314 Dave's son right?

[@nsmith1586]

All.

[@angelodiberardino9498]

🤯

[@savnbest4last249]

Check out Copper Chief's version, Killer.

[@MrSnooderdog]

this is great, they are each great MUSICIANS. the great lost "white whale" here is the OTHER, CANT FIND IT, austin city limits version OF THIS SONG with jedd hughes OUT DOING HIMSELF. jedd hughes is a god.

[@petekeim1]

who is the great piano player?

[@christineschmidt8494]

Personally , I hear Waylon when listening . I never looked who wrote the song, that's on Waymore's Blues.

[@bonzorip6162]

Rodney Crowell wrote it.

[@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q]

এভাবে বাঁচতে পারি না........Baby... Lyrics: I look for trouble and i found it, son Straight down the barrel of a lawman's gun I tried to run but i don't think I can You make one move and you're a dead man friend Ain't living long like this Can't live at all like this, can i baby? He slipped the handcuffs on behind my back And left me reeling on a steel reel rack They got'em all in the jailhouse baby Ain't living long like this Can't live at all like this, can i baby? Grew up in Houston off the wayside drives Son of a carhop and some all-night dives Dad drove a stock car to an early death All i remember was a drunk man's breath Ain't living long like this Can't live at all like this, can i baby? You know the story how the wheel goes 'round Don't let them take you to the man downtown Can't sleep at all in a jailhouse baby Ain't living long like this Can't live at all like this, can i baby? I live with Angel she's a roadhouse queen Makes Texas Ruby look like Sandra Dee I want to love her but i don't know-how I'm at the bottom in the jailhouse now Ain't living long like this Can't live at all like this, can i baby? You know the story about the jailhouse rock Don't want to do it but just don't get caught They got'em all in the jailhouse baby Ain't living long like this Can't live at all like this, can i baby?

[@richardsepulvado6918]

How Jedd Hughes hasn't caught 🔥 is beyond me.

[@zydecook]

He's in recovery now thank goodness. Opened and played back up for Vince Gill a couple of years ago. Spoke of his battle that night.. Perhaps his future will be brighter

[@ronfrey5327]

Burned the barnyard down...

[@Grant_Ferstat]

It's not too late!

[@DENIEL381]

THE REEL SHIT.......

[@g.stephens263]

Hey, is that Mark Cuban on keyboards?! LOL I've always had the opinion that a lot of "country" players just didn't "let it out", so to speak. I figured that a lot of those players spent so much time as backing guys in the studio, that they just didn't want to "show up" the main event person. Not so here! I've been listening to Crowell and Emmy Lou since their Hot Band days, still great!

[@seven0314]

That's Chris Tuttle playing the piano for this piece.

[@markrobinson8254]

oh

[@angelodiberardino4035]

Allen Ginsberg can surely play that steel guitar

[@gregward3264]

Not too many songs where EmmyLou is just....window dressing!! LOL

[@patrickcollins7407]

Who the hell is the Tele player......oh boy! Can he play...Anyone...?

[@doubleotwentyone]

Jedd Hughes.

[@patrickcollins7407]

@@doubleotwentyone Thank you & much appreciated!

[@carlquance2542]

Who is that guitar player? Wow!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Jedd Hughes

[@carlquance2542]

@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Thanks!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@carlquance2542 actually I typed a little too fast it is Jed but it's actually Jedd Hughes sorry. Now the interesting thing he's in Australian who like Keith Urban came to America

[@jszisson]

V8 band,!

[@williamcole9040]

How old is the J200 Emmy is playing??

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

I could be wrong but I think she got that from Gram back in the day

[@thomaslatham9710]

Two or more mustard seed

[@fuzzy919]

why mono?

[@dadzbluz]

Ignorance. Pure, unadulterated uni-channel mixing. Hi-def mono; what a concept! Still worth a listen, if not a download...