British guitarist analyses Emmylou Harris live in 1977!

[@shuntguy]

Apparently Levon Helm said that there are two types of men in world. Those that are in love with Emmylou Harris and those who have never met her. (Yes, we all know now that it was Willy and not Levon.)

[@bigbow62]

@shuntguy.... That sounds like Levon, he was the real deal ! ( R.I.P ) We need Fil to do The Band playing The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down,The Weight or The Shape I'm In from The Last Waltz concert ! Fans of The Band please keep the Requests coming......

[@johncarroll9013]

I thought it was was Willie Nelson who said that. What the heck. EVERYBODY could say that.

[@desireewatson4587]

@@bigbow62 Yes please!

[@cqwt6103]

Nothings changed in the last 40 years.

[@fyoog40]

@@bigbow62 or Don't Do It w Levon singing with those horn parts.

[@ddumonceaux5451]

Fil you seriously are the nicest guy on KZbin!!! I appreciate everything you on here its awesome and you're just an awesome person!!! Keep rockin Fil !!!

[@antonyplatt1869]

Well said, lovely guy... obviously very knowledgeable in the field of music.... and very good at describing things.... thanks Fil

[@ez8546]

Linda Ronstadt stated that the quality of Emmylou's voice was so pure and prayerful it was like she was making a last, desperate plea for her life and, if she could just sing this song, it would save her. That analysis is spot-on. She also had a great band behind her and she was certainly easy on the eyes!

[@bryanssongalone8483]

I love when Linda talks about her..And their friendship

[@rickedwards7276]

Is

[@michaelbrickley2443]

They weren’t called the Hot Band for nothin’ She was the Miles David of alt country, always had some of the greatest players in her bands

[@bobminderhoud8951]

had the honor of experiencing Emmylou live, her voice is much more pure than her recorded voice. Thinking angels must sound like this.

[@TAO495]

To me Emmylou has always been a bit special. She never got spoiled by her fame, I think. She has been true.

[@i-35vagabond56]

I do believe Emmylou Harris is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life on the outside and the inside. She's hypnotic and captivating. So natural and so graceful. And she sings like an angel. Emmylou's the real deal.

[@BrianWMay]

Been buying her records since 1973, always a quality deal and deservedly revered by so many.

[@dallasflynn5200]

Everyone falls in love with Emmylou. Everyone. ❤🌹❤

[@coldlogiccrusader365]

Thank You Fil, I have loved Emmylou's work for 40 years. Thanks to your analysis, I realize just how much subtleties I missed all these years on this song. I really appreciate your analysis in every video, it enables me to actually enjoy music more than I ever could. I watched so many of your videos, & I am amazed just how much discography you are able to present concerning the artists you analyze. Also, I really enjoy watching your facial expressions as the songs are played. it shows just how much your really love what you do!

[@jazzcat8786]

She has the voice of an angel!! Smoooth, Great harmonies! That’s Albert Lee a fantastic country player! Great analysis!!

[@MultiTaz333]

He uses banjo strings on his guitar so it's easier to pick

[@jazzcat8786]

joel quinn 🤯

[@jackwalker1822]

Then there is the awesome steel guitar playing of Hank DeVito.

[@Jamakaya1]

Saw her about 6 years ago in Milwaukee and she and her latest band burned the house down at the Pabst Theater. They played a very long set and took a bow, which I assumed was the end but they came back and did at least another 90 minutes! One of the longest (in the best way), most generous and satisfying concerts I ever attended.

[@johnnymoore5605]

Why can't we have artists like this now I'm 63 years old and got to live thru the greatest eras of music

[@tjwash2]

What I really love about these times is that these women did they’re own hair and makeup, wore regular clothes, their talent was on parade, not their image. And with Emmylou…her bone structure needs not a drop of makeup.

[@bluesky6985]

The Tavistock Institute of mind control. You asked

[@roberthorn333]

Emmylou and the Hot Band, I love listening to them. And I love listening to the two solo albums of Gram Parsons with Emmylou dueting with him on the vocals. Wonderful Americana Music that just doesn't get old.

[@bbqwithchris9092]

@wingsofpegasus Hey Fil. Love the videos. Check out the live brewery version of Colter Wall's "the devil wears a suit and tie"... I KNOW you will love it kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap2XmJeehdabaac

[@splattered63]

Gram Parsons the voice of a fallen angel.

[@Lalrinmawii7]

Oh..wow!! Fil..I can't believe.. you had Emmylou..tonight!!Thank you so much....she is one of my favorite singer..she got such an unique voice..I never tired of listening her voice.. love the sound of the steel guiter..learned much more about her llife and music.. You are amazing!..always enjoy your smile...😊Thanks...

[@lindsaymac01]

A beautiful woman with a beautiful voice, how much closer to perfection can you get? Thanks, Fil, lovin' your work.

[@fnjesusfreak]

She did a version of "Pancho and Lefty" several years before the famous version by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. I like her version better.

[@brendamilanes8926]

I think she performed Pancho and Lefty on this same Old Grey Whistle Test episode / program. I love her version too.

[@davidbarlow350]

That was on the Luxury Liner album,i agree her version was better.

[@dalegreene3205]

Me too!

[@jancalland5092]

Totally agree. Willie's sounded too upbeat and over produced - really dislike the intro on his version.

[@kitkakitteh]

Aaand no one on this thread is going to mention Townes Van Zandt, or his version of His song (Pancho & Lefty)There's a video; go peek. Love Emmy, no dis intended.

[@757optim]

Emmylou's version of "Beneath Still Waters" is a beautiful ballad made better by Emmylou.

[@marisolmanzano2041]

First time I listened to her was in Bob Dylan album DESIRE …and Iwondered who's this singe with this beautiful voice? ..she makes such a great duo with DYLAN in songs like ROMANCE IN DURANGO.

[@RonMTube]

With Dylan on Desire was my into to Emmylou as well. Though not one of his most popular albums, I can't help but return to it thanks to her voice.

[@MrJiminDallas]

Another Cup of Coffee For The Road was my intro.

[@lnl3237]

So appreciate Fil's "tutorials" to a non-musician like me, and truly am thankful for commenters who take the time to suggest other songs to listen to-had no idea that Ms. Harris sang with Bob Dylan. Thank you for giving me an online musical education!

[@rabbi120348]

I had been listening to Emmylou for decades when I finally got "Desire" and started listening. After a while it dawned on me -- I ran into the bedroom to my lady and said, "Listen to this." I played her a couple of tracks. I asked her who was backing Dylan and she couldn't quite tell. I said, "I think that's Emmylou Harris!" She about fell out of bed (which was quite a trick because she was paralyzed from the neck down). Later I checked the liner notes, and sure enough, it was. As if a Dylan album wasn't good enough by itself.

[@loripond1839]

Thanks Fil! As always you are thorough and informative in your music research! I was much too young to have appreciated Emmylou in the early part of her career but I absolutely remember the trio she did with Linda Ronstadt & Dolly Parton! That beautiful sweet country/folk voice was unmistakable!....✌❤🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Lori!

[@rhwinner]

I love her original version of _From Boulder to Birmingham_ ...

[@robertsmyth4998]

Rockinghorse Winner , Emmy wrote it about Gram, Linda Ronstadt helped her lots after Gram died, Emmy said it was like her life had been whacked off,

[@kellywales4059]

My all-time favorite song as well❤️

[@slothbros7607]

Yes yes yes

[@padraiglyons3709]

Such a beautiful song, amazing.

[@mlhesler68]

There was a reason everyone wanted to play with Emmylou and Linda Ronstadt. They were musician's musicians. They respected the talents of each other and why they were often chosen for background singing or for duos.

[@lawrencewestby9229]

Emmylou has such an incredible voice. I saw her with Mark Knopfler at Radio City Music Hall several years ago, it was incredible to hear her in such a great venue.

[@glennburch1081]

The two collaborated on an album together "All The Road Running". The two voices work very well....check it out!

[@hupotasso4705]

I was also at that Radio City Music Hall Show with Emmylou and Mark Knopfler. It was an AMAZING evening.

[@billdavis8757]

Wow; lucky you. I would have loved to have seen that show.

[@LivingOnCash]

Red Dirt Girl. Heart breaking. Glad you mentioned Gram Parsons. Have you checked out Iris DeMent, Nanci Griffith or the great Lucinda Williams?

[@lastone783]

You can’t go wrong with Albert backing you. Thanks for this great performance from Emmylou, another fabulous female artist❣️

[@LostInThe0zone]

I learn so much of the important subtlety of the music from your analysis.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Yeah, there's Emmylou and then there's all the rest.

[@asphaltcowboy7567]

@Josue2018 love her but Linda's my personal favorite..

[@vickystanley8853]

@@asphaltcowboy7567 Emmylou is my personal favorite.

[@deborahrohl7690]

Spot on

[@jkim4712]

Shouldn't forget Nanci Griffith

[@susanbuck4897]

I have been a longtime fan of Emmylou! I met her backstage in 1982, after winning a contest. Her voice is just so uniquely beautiful! The Trio albums were the best collaboration of all time in my opinion as well. She collaborates with so many artists, and like a butterfly 🦋 on a 🌼, she adds so much more intrinsic beauty to all of these artists performances!! I am a big fan of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, etc., but conversely am a huge fan of Pink, Rhianna, and more! Emmylou, though, has been one of my longterm fav's since her first album, pieces of the sky-- given to me by an older brother, who is now passed.

[@amindfulemergence9835]

I saw Emmylou early on when Pieces of the Sky was released it was about 1975, she had Glen D Hardin and Burton plus Rodney, Hank, etc...amazing show in a tiny venue. The next day she and her band played softball against a bunch of locals...good times.

[@johnleonard3806]

Voice VOICE VOICE!!! Beautiful girl with the voice of a Goddess. Saw her around 79 when I was a teenager. One vivid memory was when she teased someone in the band(or all of them) by announcing they were legit bluegrass players from 'Pidgeon Roost' Kentucky. I'd say so with a name like that.

[@TheKyPerson]

Pigeon Roost is in eastern Kentucky. The post office closed in 1974. I love places with odd names like that. I live near Tyewhoppity.

[@SpaceCattttt]

The perfect face. I mean, Emmylou. Don't get any ideas, Fil.

[@bigbow62]

What a magic voice... Emmylou was also in the Last Waltz concert ( Singing Evangeline with The Band ) ! Yes Fil I'm still pushing for The Band playing The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down & The Weight ,Cripple Creek or The Shape I'm In all from the Last Waltz ! I can't choose just one because they are all so damn good.... especially their singer/drummer Levon Helm ! You always talk about playing and singing well Levon said it was easier singing while playing the drums 😆 He was so great ( R.I.P ) Thank you Fil 😎🤘

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Amazing ! My Favorite Movie , The Last Waltz . I mean I’d die to be @ that concert . Everyone of those songs are amazing. Left a comment ,at the Beginning, Amos Lee, Old Violin , @ Arms of A Woman . Ray Lamontange . Empty,@ Let it Be Me ! So many amazing songs.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Great performance and reaction. I love Emmylou Harris! Two of my favorite duets with her are with Gram Parsons in Love Hurts and her with Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton in The Sweetest Gift. Love all her work.

[@goodun2974]

Mary Margaret Moore, Richard Thompsons' "How Will I Ever by Simple Again?", with Emmylou on vocals and Richard on guitar. It's on You Tube. Find it!

[@troyannbladsacker1811]

Mary Margaret Moore. I agree. Love hurts with Gram Parsons.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

@@goodun2974 I'll check it out; thanks!

[@goodun2974]

@@marymargaretmoore9034 , also check out Bonnie Raitt and Richard Thompson playing Richard's "Dimming of the Day", perhaps the finest love song *ever*, on you tube. I still like the original album version with Linda Thompson best, but although many others have covered it, only Bonnie even comes close to getting it right. Of course, Thompson has a huge song catalog that you should dive into...

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

@@goodun2974 Will do!

[@MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy]

When I was in college I worked at a Phillips 66 service station on Interstate 35 in San Marcos, Texas. I had the evening shift and was alone in the station. I saw a big bus pull into the station (unusual as we didn't sell diesel) and pull to the side of the parking area. I went out to see if I could help them and off walks Emmylou. I almost fell down. She was extremely nice and told me some details about her tour. I had not seen a celebrity in the station since Bob Lilly of the Dallas Cowboys stopped by a month or so before. Emmylou was a bigger thrill (since I was a Houston Oilers fan).

[@jpb1231000]

Now if Bum Phillips rolled up with Earl Cambell, Pastorini, and 7 Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders in a 73 Cadillac ????

[@roberthall6560]

Great story except... GO COWBOYS!!

[@steveneardley7541]

WORK?!

[@nantague]

Emmylou and Rodney harmonizing always gives me the shivers. For a brief time, circa 1971, Emmylou actually lived across the street from me in DC. She sometimes would sit out on her front steps and play and sing, but she was very shy. I used to go see her play for free around town (I remember a brilliant performance of "Maybe Mexico" at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival) and I remember being very annoyed when she got a gig at a club and I had to actually pay to see her. Horrors! lol

[@Jamesdylandean]

Grand lady of music, with perhaps the greatest harmonizing voice of all time!

[@RoryVanucchi]

Fil.. Wonderful talent and still sounds great.. As you said Albert Lee is a beast on many levels.. He can flat out play.. Good job

[@anderander5662]

I love how Fil gives that little smile when something is particularly good...

[@holyvacant1427]

Everyone go check out the song Emmylou from the Swedish band First Aid Kit. They played it for Emmylou when she was given an award and Emmylou broke down crying listening to these young ladies' touching tribute

[@rabbi120348]

Polar Music Prize -- given by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. 2015 she won it.

[@shermcat1]

@@rabbi120348 Thank you for the suggestion - I just listened and watched it - and it was great (and made my eyes leak).

[@rabbi120348]

@@shermcat1 Actually it was Holy Vacant's suggestion. But here's another one where she is absolutely transcendent: "Nobody's Darling but Mine" (by Merle Haggard) with The Chieftains, an Irish band, behind her, from the Transatlantic Sessions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXSvgXaXYtZpf8U. This version has Merle singing it, then Emmylou.

[@falcon5467]

When it comes to Emmylou Harris, I can never decide which is more beautiful - her face or her singing voice. I never knew who Albert Lee was until I heard "Luxury Liner" - unbelievably great lead guitar performance. Had to pick my jaw off the floor.

[@danw1955]

Seeing and hearing them play that song was one of the highlights of my youth!! Albert Lee was just crazy on that lead, and actually got a standing ovation, never mind Emmy's perfect vocals.😁

[@donolinger6904]

Robert, Would you like to hear a really beautiful love song? Albert and Alvin Lee were in 10 Years After and "Let The Sky Fall" is a really great love song. If you like slow jamming psychedelic blues that is.

[@cuda426hemi]

@@donolinger6904 Albert Lee (no relation to Alvin whose real name is Graham Barnes)) was never in Ten Years After although the drummer Ric Lee - also unrelated was. 🎤

[@donolinger6904]

@@cuda426hemi - That's what I get for thinking. Thanks for setting me straight. I appreciate it.

[@cuda426hemi]

@@donolinger6904 That's what I get for being an *old* fart that used to sneak in the Boston Tea Party in '71 to see all those Lees.........¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 🎸

[@sharonmuzik]

She's so cool. I especially love when she harmonizes with Alison Krauss

[@longlost8424]

Dude! ur killn me with this new fascination with these women singers. Keep the fun flowing mAn. We're loven it.....

[@longlost8424]

@Andrew Ongais believe me, I know (& luv the talented ladies) and I'm enjoying his through dissertations on all talent levels. it's just the 1 after the other that seems a little obsessive.....? lol he does crack me up sometimes.

[@pirbird14]

@Andrew Ongais No list of "best" female vocalists is complete without Jacqui McShee thrown in there.

[@pockynon]

I am glad you appreciate how talented these country players had to be and have to be.

[@johnbates9156]

Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou and Ronstadt...didn't need any male singers in my formative years.

[@memphissommers4171]

Rodney Crowell (singing next to Emmylou) and Emmylou wrote that song in a Denver hotel in 15 minutes.

[@Properformancenutritioncom]

Memphis Sommers A Rodney Crowell analysis would be good. Bluebird Wine perhaps.

[@slothbros7607]

Rodney is a brilliant songwriter. I was waiting for someone to give him some love.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Speaking of Albert Lee watch the Earl Scruggs and friends on Foggy mountain breakdown.. Might be the best group of string solos ever.. Marty Stuart.. Jerry Douglas.. Vince Gill.. Albert Lee.. Leon Russell.. Albert's technique off the charts

[@davidjohnston710]

Emmy’s voice just seems effortless - solid and smooth through the whole phrase. Unique timbre, with even a slight nasal resonance, that makes her feel as if there is an innocence, and homespun presence, nothing artificial. The perfect blend of voice with technically polished country. Great ballad singer!

[@johnstewart8964]

Yes, that voice! Seems effortless, yes--but I remember long ago listening to her first solo album on an obscure label (Gliding Bird, Jubilee 1969) and being surprised how bland her voice sounded. That tells me she crafted her voice over time, making the voice itself her owncreation. Lovely expressive voice, some good original songs, and impeccable taste in selecting her repertoire. And I also love the gray/white hair.

[@sharonmuzik]

Love to hear you analyse Steve Winwood // Blind Faith - "Can't Find My Way Home"

[@j_muller]

Saw her at the Milwaukee Sommerfest in 1987. Breathtaking and beguiling. Although country is not really my thing I found myself dancing with 20-80 year olds in the aisles (and being told to sit down by the ushers).

[@feedwinnie]

Sweet Emmylou...🎶 The voice of an angel. Truly she gets better with age though there's nothing she needs to improve on or prove to anyone, be it music fans or those in the business. Not many can really own that... Graham Parsons was the love of her life. She's never forgotten him. You're onto some great stuff Fil!😁🔥 Much respect!🙇‍♀️

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

Sensational band and Emmylou Harris is so smooth and pure. GP and Grevious Angel are stellar albums!!

[@nanettebryant7599]

Thanks Fil...I was not that familiar with Emmylou's music..that is why I love your videos...I get to hear and learn about all the artists I would normally pass by😊 I do know Emmylou has beautiful white hair now❤

[@bethcoddington2150]

Thank you for doing this video. She was one of my suggestions. She was so lovely with the voice of an angel. Love Hurts with Graham Parsons is heart wrenching. The friend who introduced her to me definitely had a thing for her! I get it.

[@raymondfryar1533]

Emmylou's voice is as beautiful as she is .

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

Albert Lee makes everything sound awesome, "Easy From Now On " with Carlene Carter is so perfect!!

[@drewpall2598]

Excellent homework and analysis on Emmylou Harris. excellent performance by all. thanks Fil.

[@futuredirected]

Love, love, love Emmylou. She always played a Gibson J-200. Apparently she had every color they made. Her hair is white now, but her voice is still beautiful. Great video, Dear Fil, as always. You are the undisputed king of this KZbin genre. ❤️

[@lauriekane4686]

I was gonna mention her J-200's, but you did it for me!! Love Emmylou!

[@futuredirected]

Laurie Kane I enjoy the sound and feel of jumbo guitars. I have an Epiphone EJ-200 and some other Jumbos. If you want to balance with banjos and fiddles, You gotta go Jumbo. ❤️

[@lauriekane4686]

@@futuredirected Totally agree, Samantha! Do you play Bluegrass?

[@futuredirected]

Laurie Kane I play old timey string band music. The hits of the 19th Century and 20th Century Folk Revival. I play guitar, banjo, bass, fiddle. I also play jazz and blues on electric instruments, but I keep that on the down low. My folk folk still haven’t forgiven Bob Dylan. 😳

[@futuredirected]

Laurie Kane What do You play, Laurie?

[@jamesallison9662]

Her album Wrecking Ball is one of the most perfect albums ever recorded. Also important to note all the other artists and songwriters Emmylou has helped, Gillian Welch for one. Emmylou is a very generous person in that way, always mentioning others, and promoting them. I've seen her a couple of times. I was at a Lucinda Williams show at the House of Blues in LA, on Grammy night when she won for Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. The House of Blues show started waaaaay late. Emmylou came to the show, after the Grammys, and did a song with Lucinda and her band. It was such a cool thing to see.

[@jamminwithjambo7729]

Another crush to die for 😂🔥♥️🎶👍🏾

[@jimearnest4342]

I didn't appreciate her beauty or her musical skills nearly enough as a teen! Shes gorgeous!

[@thomaskline]

I’ve been in love with Emmy for 45 years. That quote has been attributed to Willie and a host of other people. It’s true. My new crush is Rhiannon Giddens. She has the amazing voice combined with a great stage presence. And you can review her country, blues, rock, or opera performances. The MacArthur Foundation called her the archaeologist of African American music.

[@j.s.3113]

Huge Emmylou and Hot Band fan since the beginning. What talent. Of course Rodney Crowell, Albert Lee, Hardin, Devito, Emory Gordy Jr (Mr Patty Loveless), and later Rickey Skaggs. Albert is a premier guitarist originally from England and I loved his work in Clapton’s band during Money and Cigarettes, and then back to his Country roots with the reunited Everly Brothers. Wonderful person, great piano player and singer too. So lucky and thrilled to see him on his current tour this Friday night in our little town of Prescott, Arizona. Thanks for pointing Albert out, a real treasure.

[@augiedoggie8814]

First time I heard her was on Dylan's "One more cup of coffee" and I've been a huge fan ever since.Check out her later stuff with Daniel Lanois.

[@adrianpeters2413]

Wrecking ball, was a masterclass music piece, and the hot band were in fact very hot indeed , how can I remember them at the colston hall in the 70ties, is beyond me,after many dead concerts at winterland,ha ,what, oh even remember Emmy Lou ag the warfield in San Francisco as well, that's how good they were.... a other great video Mr.pegasus.

[@frankpeter6851]

Wrecking ball Great f'n album

[@robertfapswell3719]

Augie My Doggie I was just scrolling down to see if any mention of her work with Bob on "Desire" and my fave Wrecking Ball. (Good dog!) *Love her with Gram Parsons too!

[@robertfapswell3719]

@@frankpeter6851 One of my all time faves! I was about to have a hissy fit if no one mentioned this...lol (Lanois is a God! Check out Le Noise)

[@frankpeter6851]

@@robertfapswell3719 love album "acadie"

[@mikefetterman6782]

My mom's favorite singer!, and one of mine. Emmylou has such a magical quality to her vibrato. And her power, strength all the way to a whisper.

[@jjohnjoni]

Beautiful voice that has gotten better with age! Love the steel.Great band as well.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

You are trawling through the Trio❤️❤️ Thank you. Emmy Lou is the magic and the band is so talented. The Trio version of After the Gold rush is mystic. So you still have to do Dolly🕊

[@WalkenDead]

Always loved Emmylou, I think part of it is that my mom, especially when she was younger, had a striking resemblance

[@stephendeiss7158]

Thanks so much for providing backstories along with your analyses! Your videos are very educational, and even provide subtle hints on how to better my musicianship!

[@daboiderinhoDerekDamico]

Rodney Crowell... lol... the only guy who thought he was as cute as her... lol

[@timgelder4263]

So great! Quarter Moon in a ten-cent Town was a great album too

[@jelhel700]

Right on

[@trishaurvan9439]

Did love listening to her in The Last Waltz. Have you reacted to any of the performances from that movie Fil? Some great performances, my favorite is I Shall Be Released

[@greenworm7915]

Trisha Urvan Agreed! Classic performance!!! ♥️

[@memphissommers4171]

GREETINGS FROM, Las Vegas! Hey, Fil! I revisited this Emmylou analysis video and I see that my comments are still on here. What an amazing job you did on this presentation. You are a true professional and so very well-schooled in reference to lyrical content, melodic structure and every other facet of music. So many genres of music. Well done, Fil. I am off to revisit your other ones.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@guidosarducci1943]

Townes Van Zandt and Gram Parsons created the masterpiece this woman is...

[@karencradic3727]

Thank you so much for your analysis, this help me know why I enjoy all this music, I am listening to individual sounds and focusing on each sound in their voices and to the individual instruments. This helps make the sounds and voices more exciting to listen to.

[@mykkie100]

A word that comes to my mind describing Emmy 's voice, which may not be a musical term PURE. I don't have the musical vernacular, but I not only can hear the music but good music is felt. I feel this music! FIL, I really appreciate your ability of breaking down the music in an analytical way. I also think it's great that you don't stick to just one musical genre. The diversity of music is what makes it so special.

[@DandyLion662a]

Nice vid and commentary. Very glad you mentioned Albert Lee, a wonderful guitarist. Not sure if it's from the same show but around the same era, Lee backs up Harris in Luxury Liner which shows off their skills a little better than this one.

[@MS2171]

Yes, "Tulsa Queen" is also from the Luxury Liner album. It also has always been my favorite of Emmy's and Albert is amazing all over it. It also has the best version of "Pancho & Lefty" aside from Townes Van Zandt's original. It's also the one song she has performed in just about every live performance she has done, and I always expect it and I never tire of hearing it.

[@AD4MRick]

Her voice is absolutely incredible. What a beautiful sound.

[@graciegolding9508]

Unfair.. natural good looks and the voice of an angel. Storms pretty well too. Grrrr

[@bmwloco]

Emily Lou and Gram Parsons are amazing. RIP Gram.

[@margaretross9150]

Their voices together are magic.

[@richardyoung5293]

emmylou and gram parsons in my hour of darkness

[@BlueRidgeMtns100]

For sure!

[@richardcrossgrove9072]

Don't forget that Linda Ronstadt was on In My Hour also.

[@Knards]

Albert Lee has a giant talent and has done very well in the music biz. Emmy was a beautiful sweet voiced lady

[@timgelder4263]

Still is!

[@goodun2974]

@@timgelder4263 , still is ---- on both counts! Lovely voice, and even with white hair she's still beautiful.

[@glennburch1081]

I have not heard anybody better at dissecting a performance and explaining each part so well that even somebody who does not play an instrument can understand.....like me. TY Fil.

[@slothbros7607]

I idolized Emmy as a teenager and got to see her in concert once. :) I wore out her LPs "Pieces of the Sky", "Elite Hotel", "Profile" and "Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town".

[@ChoctawNawtic4]

There's just no one like Emmylou Harris. She is absolutely beautiful & fascinating in so many ways.

[@ayanaanon1054]

Hellooooooh Fil, what's up man? All your uploads are awesome. Thanks for sharing 💗

[@martydibergi5228]

I have had the opportunity to meet and hang with Albert Lee many times the past 8 years. He is humble and kind. When you see him live on stage he is Jaw dropping. Never heard a mistake. Ever. Don't be fooled like I was. He rarely used delay!!!

[@UrLocalGacha_Tuber]

Fil, thank you for each analysis. You are special, indeed. I am just a plain ordinary listener. I encourage you to listen to her Boulder to Birmingham on vinyl. It is one of ‘those’ songs.

[@jezebeljones659]

"Tulsa Queen" is such a beautiful, haunting song, co-written with Rodney Crowell. It often seems presumptuous to think you know who or what inspired a song, but this might have something to do with her having lost Gram Parsons a few years before.

[@sanddab]

Emmylou makes my socks roll up & down.

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

Yes Sir.......

[@frankiebowie6174]

slw59 😝

[@r.blakehole932]

There are those who love Emmylou and, those who are not alive.....

[@kenhall5551]

I have loved Emmylou Harris for many years, ever since I heard that distinctive voice in my youth. This is a real treat hearing your analysis on her, Fil. I enjoy how you delve into many genre and musical styles.

[@diamonddave8693]

She’s my absolute fav. I am lucky to own most of her albums What a voice. What a professional. She always picks great musicians to fill out her sound good one, Fil.

[@JoePastorgomez]

Wow Fil nicely Done you went deep with the info 👍 I would like to mention the great Collaboration with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt and their album Trio In 1987 and Trio ll In 1999 both Grammy winners

[@davelehnen3300]

Have loved Emmylou since I first heard her in the mid-70's. She always had excellent guitarists and other musicians, well-known ones like James Burton and Albert Lee, but also the lesser-known but brilliant Frank Reckard. Only a little of his stuff with Emmylou on KZbin, but worth checking out.

[@markbrownner6565]

albert lee may have been playing that telecaster equipped with a parson-white b string bender invented and perfected by Clarence white and gene parsons of the byrds which could approximate the sound of a pedal steel in the right hands.....in fact marty stuart now has Clarence's original bstring bender tele that gene (who was a mechanic) created.....marvelous sounds and so cool to hear....

[@genedolen9166]

mark brownner Gene Clark

[@carolkowalewicz3822]

Shes always been one of my favorite female singers of any genre. You are right about the talent surrounding her. Always top notch. Thanks for your excellent analysis.

[@NickRatnieks]

I saw the Hot Band in Manchester- early 1976- at that time James Burton was in the band; some way through the concert, James changed to Dobro, Emory Gordy on bass switched to mandolin and Hank DeVito played the bass for him. Unquestionably this was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. When James Burton found that the Elvis Presley tour had been booked and it clashed with his Emmylou Harris concerts, he asked Albert Lee to take over from him- and then, of course, Elvis died suddenly. Chris Hillman said he just about had to bust Gram Parson's arm to get him to phone Emmylou Harris. Here is Chris Hillman with Emmylou. Herb Pedersen who also features is the harmony vocalist on Emmylou's hit "If I Could Only Win Your Love." The song "Wheels" was a Chris Hillman/Gram Parsons song that Emmylou also recorded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4TSoWRohMeif5I Here is the original Hot Band with Burton demonstrating why he's the best- he makes it sound easy to be so tasteful- at all times: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIHCaGmJa7BqfaM It was his 80th birthday last week- he's the last survivor from those greats who defined rock and roll guitar back in the 1950s.

[@filianablanxart8305]

I saw Emmylou in 1979 , when Ricky Skaggs was in the Hot Band . ( At that show Ricky Skaggs pulled double duty , first playing with Emmylou , then playing with Buck White & the Down Home Folks .) But just the idea of James Burton on Reso , and Emory Gordon on Mandolin is boggling .

[@steveneardley7541]

Gram Parson's roadie, Philip Kaufman, later became a roadie for Emmylou Harris, and much preferred the working conditions. He wrote a real interesting book about it. There's a funny movie out of those stories, called Grand Theft Parsons. It tells the real-life story of Kaufman stealing the corpse of Parsons and driving it cross-country to Joshua Tree Park and burning it, according to a pact he'd made with Parsons before he died. My favorite moment in the film is when Christina Applegate (playing Parsons' ex-wife) witnesses a huge fireball in the night sky. The other passenger in her car, a policeman, says "Holy shit! What was that?" Applegate calmly answers "That would be Gram Parsons.....on fire."

[@SFVGIRL]

My dad is Glen D. Hardin. He was musical director on Grievous Angel. He met Gram in Vegas when he was playing piano for Elvis. Gram wanted TCB to record with him. Gram was extremely gracious and literally drank an entire bottle of whisky before their first session, from being nervous! 😆 My dad loved Gram. He met Emmylou through Gram. My dad quit Elvis, and went on with Emmylou. It was the saddest day when Gram passed. Kaufman lived on Chandler Blvd at the time. In the San Fernando Valley. We lived close by. Kaufman was a good friend of dad's, too. Sorry the story in the movie is very inaccurate. Hollywood had to put their bs into it. Kaufman needed the money. You know, Kaufman lives here in Nashville and was working as a bartender. He had a bad motorcycle accident few years back, and the mf recovered like a champ. However, his "cock" tattoo was rubbed of during the accident. I could tell stories all night long.

[@steveneardley7541]

@@SFVGIRL Thanks for sharing that. I enjoyed Kaufman's book a lot, and the movie was great. I never considered the movie absolutely realistic, but is Kaufman's book trustworthy?

[@philgowan6298]

I've watched that performance so many times I've lost count. Superb.

[@freedapeeple4049]

Good female singers are a dime a dozen. Singers of Emmylou Harris's calibre are like a needle in a haystack. She is one of the few whose voice literally sends shivers down my spine. I saw her live at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival about 25 years ago. Fantastic!

[@michele21auntiem]

Dolores Oriordan had that special voice too.

[@freedapeeple4049]

@@michele21auntiem Never heard of her. I'll check it out. Thanks

[@darlatidwell9995]

I sang along alittle, I'm no Emmy Lou Harris. lol.😄 They were all great musicians for sure. I mean rubbing elbows with ❤Elvis❤, I had no idea. But Fil thanks to you, I know much more. Great analysis again. 👍👍 !

[@tjvanpopta]

I love your analyses Fil. It,s amazing you have so much passion for the good old stuff. We had great female singers back then. Joni, Melanie, Ann , Janis, Dolly, Emmylou,Linda ,clear lyrics, exelent singing they had it all ! So happy to have lived in the generation that gave us all these fab tunes and artists. There,s no songs like the classics.

[@vonslagle]

Gram Parsons gave her her first break in entertainment

[@richardyoung5293]

good ol gram

[@falcon5467]

Gram's fellow Burrito Brother, Chris Hillman, saw her at The Cellar Door nightclub in D.C. and phoned him with his recommendation.

[@sacluvsBM]

@@richardyoung5293 it was a wild ride to be sure. And l think it was true love for awhile.

[@robertmacready8632]

One of my favourite albums by her was " Last Date ". It was a " live" album, but she didn't have Albert, Rodney or Hank on it. Still a crack band, though. It featured a few Gram Parsons' songs as well as songs by Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, the Everly Brothers and even Hank Snow , Buck Owens and Floyd Kramer. Quite a variety of material on a single album. I recommend it highly.