Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris - The Sweetest Gift | REACTION

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[@dee_dee_place]

The three of them harmonized beautifully together. I remember during an interview for their "Trio" album they harmonized a hymn, acapella. Absolutely Angelic! Unfortunately, Linda Ronstadt no longer sings; she has Parkinson's Disease & it affected her vocal cords. She not only sang contemporary songs like "Blue Bayou" but also made Spanish albums (she's part Mexican). Dolly Parton is Dolly Parton, need I say more. Emmylou Harris is such an underrated singer. You should react to her songs... "All My Tears (Be Washed Away)" & "Deeper Well" from her "Wrecking Ball" album. They will make the hair stand up on your arms & bring tears to your eyes.

[@patrickflannery7949]

M-E-Lou Harris

[@johncampbell756]

They performed together on Dolly's show in the 1979sca few times, but label issues and schedule conflicts leftbuscwith only two albums by Trio (them), one in 1987 and the other in 1999. Emmylou has the ability to harmonize with anyone and is why she has worked with so many other singers. Check out "Evangeline" by The Band with Emmylou Harris from The Last Waltz, basically a music video directed fir a movie by Martin Scorsese.

[@stevea1]

The best harmonies ever! Linda, Dolly, and Emmylou High Sierra kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ_MlptmjpaJY9E

[@nemesiomunoz9488]

Hey please respond to this version of "El pastor" kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYGoaKdthZqeia8

[@SueProv]

Mom visiting the son in jail. She just brought the sweetest gift .... a mother's smile. She told the warden she didn't care what he did he would always be her baby. She did not bring money and she had no pomp or style just love

[@pillmuncher67]

Their harmony singing was one of the finest and most shimmering instruments in all of Country Music.

[@cindybird3247]

They were close friends- and collaborated musically to form a trio…and called themselves Trio 😊 . They made two albums together. Beautiful, beautiful voices.

[@googoo-gjoob]

actually, if you buy *THE COMPLETE **_TRIO_** COLLECTION,* there is a 3rd disc of 20 outtakes & alternate versions.

[@fireflie78]

Amazing Trio albums, and I'm so grateful for them. Linda had the most beautiful God given voice, so sad it was taken away

[@SueProv]

The singer in the Middle is EmmyLou Harris who sings opposite Linda Rondstadt. You need to check her out on her own. She is very highly regarded in country and folk. It's one of the few times Dolly takes a low key. Emmylou was the higher voice

[@DivaInTheWoods]

One song by the trio that I ❤❤❤ is "To Know Him is to Love Him", but I agree, each of them independently is still a force to be reckoned with! To Know Him Is to Love kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4Oli4Fui5d5l5Y

[@SueProv]

@@DivaInTheWoods Also Bury Me Neath the Willow.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

Emmylou

[@jamesedens8245]

The amount of talent on that stage is incredible. So sad that Linda has lost that beautiful voice as she got older. Thank goodness we have all of the recordings like this so that future generations can hear and appreciate her.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Linda Ronstadt is incredibly talented. She could sing anything from folk, rock, and light opera. Poor health has taken her ability to sing.

[@normawinton6832]

Parkinsons is so cruel

[@wnsafford1854]

@@normawinton6832 In 2019, they determined Linda actually has Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a neurodegenerative brain disease, for which there is no cure & no effective treatment or management. Early symptoms are so similar, it’s often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s & is sometimes referred to as “Atypical Parkinsonism”, but it’s a distinctly different disease which progresses faster, causes more severe & differing symptoms, responds poorly to medication & has a reduced life expectancy. So very sad.

[@rebeccarowland2533]

Her child is in prison but seeing his mothers smile is his greatest gift

[@kateritter5765]

Dolly Parton is one of the most generous people around. She recently announced that she is paying 100% of college tuition, fees and even books for anyone who works at her parks.

[@auldthymer]

She is so wonderful I sometimes wonder if she isn't a goddess sent to inspire.

[@cherylreichardt]

I'm a big Linda fan! Her voice is incredibly beautiful. I love how these three ladies just let their voices blend so heavenly.

[@DivaInTheWoods]

I'd never heard that before, but those voices together are like angels! And you pronounced Emmylou correctly. 😊

[@1177kc]

There’s not a bad song between the three of them! Together is perfection! Check out more of Emmylou! She’s phenomenal. Love her duet When I Needed You with Don Williams. Allison (originally by Elvis Costello) or my favorite Wayfaring Stranger.

[@sharonpate5481]

Big EmmyLou fan here ☮️❤️🌻👵🏼

[@StoptheInsanityofRegressivism]

The voices of angels!!! Their harmonies are tight and their singing so emotive. As a Trio they nice your heart with their delivery. They are legends, each one of them.

[@deirdremacnamara9885]

Three of the best women ever to grace this earth. Wonderful. Thanks Jamel 👍

[@rebeccarowland2533]

Absolutely 100% truth. They are INCOMPARABLE!!!!!

[@judybyrd6051]

Beautiful, as always. I truly enjoy each of them on their own and incredibly together. Emmylou is great and well worth checking out. Thank you so much for sharing this. God bless.

[@susansmith5844]

It's called the perfect blend, Jamel. I can listen to Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt all day, everyday!

[@jillybean4265]

Have always enoyed hearing these ladies harmonies together. No one singing louder than supposed to trying to be the star. Happy you liked it. Their albums other posters mentioned are a good listen.

[@annmills3163]

Emmylou Harris started out in folk, folk country in the late 60’s. She’s won 14 Grammys , inducted into The Country Hall Of Fame, plus numerous other honors ☮️💜. There’s a “quote” from Willie Nelson about her saying there’s two type of men , those who are in love with Emmylou Harris and those who have never met her

[@jgg59]

That was actually said about Linda Ronstadt but whatever at this point

[@arthurwohlwill3837]

And songs like this are why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJPEq5KKa6eBack. And she is singing part of the song with her eyes closed.....

[@annmills3163]

@@jgg59 oh. Lol. On Emmys info it says the same thing 😂

[@dagmar.6954]

The 3 of them performed this song together on Dolly's show in 1976. They later collaborated together on a few albums. The first Trio album from 1987 is great & showcases the lovely voices of these talented ladies. Lots of great songs such as "To Know Him Is To Love Him", "Telling Me Lies", "Those Memories Of You", "Wildflowers" etc. They did a 2nd album Trio II in 1999. It also has many hit songs such as "After The Goldrush", "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind", "Feels Like Home" etc.

[@dee_dee_place]

"Telling Me Lies" is my favorite cut off of the "Trio" album. I didn't realize, until I saw Harris & Ronstadt sing it live, that Harris actually sang the end of the song... the highest notes. Apparently, her vocal range is/was higher than Ronstadt's. Regardless, it's a great song.

[@oregonchick76]

I always thought "Feels Like Home" should be a top contender for anyone's first dance at a wedding. All of their songs are so good, though. "He Rode All the Way to Texas" seems like the country/folk answer to the Carpenters' "Superstar" and their harmonies in the Trio II version are amazing.

[@1177kc]

Telling Me Lies will flat give you full body goosebumps.

[@lisaannbarriner9633]

These three have some of the finest harmonies I’ve ever heard.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

In The 70's & 80's, I was totally in love with Linda & Emmy Lou-------both, gorgeous.

[@malegrissusran8847]

ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS OF ALL IS DOLLY PARTON !!!

[@b42baritone]

It is amazing you have Linda and Emmylou with a down to earth personality. Then you have Dolly personality that came out of a canon. They sang so great together.

[@caseyhazelman2390]

I’ve heard lots of great harmony in 67 years. The Trio outshines everyone.

[@shakypuddin9857]

No auto tune hear. Just 3 angels singing.

[@dsusan17]

Emmylou Harris is from my state of Alabama. She has such a unique voice. Look into her songs If I Needed You, To Daddy ect. She has a great catalog. Great reaction to three great artists!

[@waltw4537]

Three angels singing a beautiful song. Emmy Lou Harris. Chills, right, Jamal??!!

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Jamel, thank you so much for doing this! I have been requesting it for awhile. The only thing wrong with this song is that it's not long enough. It's a very touching song about a mother who visits her son in prison and tells the warden that she loves her son no matter what he had done; then the mother died. btw, Emmylou is pronounced just like that: M-E-lou. Please also do more of her music.

[@JerisEve]

We really need more of Emmylou, my friend. I've been a fan of hers for 50 years and seen her countless times. She is amazing. Try DEEPER WELL to get you going, or BOULDER TO BIRMINGHAM, a song she wrote about Gram Parsons. Either song will knock your socks off.

[@mikeberg5003]

Three of the best ever. Jamal I believe this was in 1976. Do yourself a favor and be sure to see the 3 of them on David Letterman in 1999 singing the Neil Young song, "After the Goldrush". Amazing.

[@melodymcdonald2140]

Absolutely fantastic! Fun note: there’s an instrument used in the performance called an Armonica, or Glass Harmonica. It was developed by Benjamin Franklin!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Always nice to hear Dolly, and Ronstadt is a badass on vocals. Emmylou Harris is such a talented Singer/Songwriter

[@jgg59]

Well I gotta appreciate somebody recognizing talent even though each one of these ladies are politically left of center from what your name is.

[@royallins591]

Linda Ronstadt...sigh. A rare songbird both powerful and tender. Here surrounded by her talented musical pals.

[@pat_in_va8605]

You want to hear an Emmylou Harris song try "Red Dirt Girl." Also, she partnered up with Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss for the soundtrack of the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" and you can find there acapella version of "Go To Sleep Little Baby" on KZbin as well.

[@1177kc]

Her duet with Don Williams is way up on my list two.

[@scapito]

Came here to comment about Red Dirt Girl as well. 💜

[@jimbomc38ify]

They did an album together. I believe their hit was "Sweet Memories of You." Her name is pronounced M-E-LOU Harris.

[@hooleyqueen]

It does not start with an M but an E. Emmylou, do you get it?

[@glennsmusicchannel]

They did an album together called Trio (and another called Trio II). So good. They have the best harmonies.

[@kathyjam2482]

3 legends for sure.

[@timl.b.2095]

I couldn't actually make out much of the lyrics, but just the sound of their voices brought tears to my eyes. They were so young then. And so was I.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

These girls together are Trio. They made 2 albums together. The guitar player is Emmylou Harris. I read in the liner notes of the Trio album that Dolly said when she first heard Emmylou sing that Dolly said "she sings just like ME, only better!" What a great compliment! Linda was the mastermind of the arrangements, deciding who did what part. Check out To Know Him is to Love Him, Goldrush, Those Memories of You, and ANYTHING else they sang. They are just fantastic!

[@pockynon]

Emily Harris is highly respected by all musicians.

[@lnl3237]

Such a joy to see you celebrating the early collaboration of this trio of beautiful songbirds. Their reaction at the end always gets to me; their exhilaration was palpable. Thank you for shining a light on this exquisite performance...a hidden treasure.

[@lynnelle66]

Brilliant collaboration with these 3 outstanding singers and musicians! Check out Linda’s Documentary film called “The Sound of My Voice.” From it you can learn about her working with Emmylou & Dolly as well as other singers. Linda even sang in an opera called “The Pirates of Penzance.”

[@Orpilorp]

Jane here. Thanks for reacting to this beautiful and gentle song. So much heaviness is going on right now in our world, and it's nice to hear some sweet harmonies.

[@ericgerber9751]

You’d really love Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers!

[@JeannieBeanie]

So glad you did this. Such a perfect combo of voices, like candy for your ears. Pure talent. They performed and released albums as "Trio." I agree with another comment about listening to their version of Neil Young's "After the Gold Rush." There is a really nice live performance of this on YT when they appeared on David Letterman.

[@Summermute7]

Any Trio song is fantastic. To hear Emmylou on her own, I recommend “Boulder to Birmingham” a song she wrote in her grief over Gram Parson’s death.

[@callelindstrom4341]

Emmylou Harris has the voice of an angel. Some suggestions for songs by her to check out: -Pancho and Lefty (cover of a Townes Van Zandt song) -Love and Happiness (with Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits, or Rollin On or If This is Goodbye also with Knopfler (they made a whole album together)) -Wayfaring Stranger -Red Dirt Girl -Green Rolling Hills -Boulder to Birmingham -My Antonia (duet w Dave Matthews) -Where Will I Be -Bang the Drum Slowly

[@scapito]

Perfect suggestions!

[@kevinhennessey3189]

Emmylou's 'Red Dirt Girl' from the tour with Knopfler was great.

[@TheSweetgirl79]

You gotta listen to After the Gold Rush, from these three amazing ladies. You will shed a tear.

[@susanwenner8738]

Her child in prison got a visit from mother. She did not bring him a parole or pardon just the sweetest gift… a mother’s smile. 🎶🎶

[@neildonley9626]

Emmylou covering Townes VanZandt's "Pancho and Lefty" is a good start into her catalog.

[@ttrob93]

Gram Parsons encouraged Emmylou to sing country the rest is history. RIP Gram. You should listen to Her sing Snowing on Raton by the Great Townes Van Zandt

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

How beautiful was this trio, yes Linda voice did dominate. All my favorite singers.

[@rebeccarowland2533]

TRIO album was so amazing and beautiful. I waited 10 long years for this album. Each ANGEL had her own lane in the music industry. My Companion is fabulous also The entire album is PRICELESS.

[@rebeccarowland2533]

So sorry, it’s full name is My Dear Companion. EmmyLou’s golden voice is highlighted.

[@SueProv]

Your comment is priceless and right on the bullseye. They are really melodic and indescribable.

[@rebeccarowland2533]

@@SueProv thank you 🙏 how wonderful to meet someone with identical feelings and thoughts about these 3 remarkable women. 😊

[@nancyl3843]

Those three ladies--angel voices!

[@robertbrown8576]

i get chills and tears every time I hear it. Dolly wrote this. It is about a mother going to visit her son on death row.

[@claytonf375]

This was written by JB Coats not Dolly. It was made popular by Ronstadt on her platinum album "Prisoner in Disguise" - Emmy Lou did harmony on that version also.

[@robertbrown8576]

@@claytonf375 Thanks for correcting me on the writer. For decades I thought Dolly had written it.

[@patriciaadams-rl4iz]

Such great talent, these talented ladies, can tell a story like no other. You will be singing this song all day.

[@paulcochran1721]

Their voices went so well together.

[@starman2337]

Their cover of "To Know Him Is To Love Him" is better than the original.

[@dsusan17]

I totally agree!

[@shadsullivan7817]

My Mom and my aunt used to sing this song to us as kids. It was beyond perfect. My Mom sang Dolly's spot.

[@cierakitty]

When they did "Telling Me Lies "...I cried

[@bobbistevens5648]

The song is about a mother whose son was in prison. She went to see him there. She told the warden she loved her son no matter what he had done. She later died but she had given her son the sweetest gift Amothers smile (love).

[@vrvaughn]

You can never go wrong with Linda Ronstadt… add Dolly and Emmylou and it’s magic.

[@kathynicholson103]

Aaaah, you found one of my favorite "Hidden Gems"!!!

[@sharonpate5481]

Linda really stands out on “High Sierra” done by these three ladies as Trio. Give it a listen ☮️🌻❤️👵🏼

[@eileendobbs8009]

Their natural harmonies are so perfect. My favorite of theirs I think is High Sierra. That song gives me goosebumps.

[@musicsavant1079]

It is so amazing! My favorite of all Trio songs!

[@cooksterkc]

Oh, definitely check out "Silver threads and golden needles" with these three - Dolly later sang it with Tammy Wynette, and Loretta Lynn - and for more modern groups doing great jobs with this kind of harmony, I can't recommend enough The Wailin' Jennys or I'm With Her (check out their cover of Adele's Send My Love)! Seconding everyone's recommendations to check out more of Emmylou Harris - she's just spectacular.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

Why did the audience stop applauding? They could have drowned out the entire performance and proved that they truly appreciate these singers!

[@greerlleuad4331]

They all have such beautiful voices on their own, and together they're just magical.

[@waynedavis3956]

G'Day Jamel, What a wonderful song, the harmony was perfect. I've loved Lynda's amazing voice and songs for over forty years, I've enjoyed Dollys incredible talent for nearly the same amount of time. I knew the name Emmylou Harris, but had never heard her sing as far as I'm aware, so thank you for this video, I will have to check her music out now. You're a good man Jamel, I love your reactions to music and comedy. Cheers.

[@roberthohl2349]

Jamel, they produced2 albums together. Their harmonies are beautiful. Linda Ronstadt is my favourite singer of all time. You should do some reactions to Linda. She was the best selling artist in the 70,s

[@michaellazzeri2069]

That's Emmy Lou Harris ----who I had THE biggest crush on, all through the 70's & 80's ! -----------

[@delorespetree3243]

Great group ❤ together

[@lollybee2343]

Love these three legends 💞 Worth investigating Emmylou's stuff like Red Dirt Girl or Boulder to Birmingham.

[@joydunn2109]

This song "The Sweetest Gift" is featured on Linda Ronstadt's Album "Prisoner in Disguise" from 1975 Emmy Lou Harris sings Harmony along with her It is Absolutely Beautiful! My mother Looved that song. Every year at our Big Family Christmas party, Me and my 2 sisters would sing this song Acapella Everyone said we sounded just like them Not meaning to Brag It's on tape somewhere. Thank you for Reacting to this song "The Sweetest Gift" Another one you MUST HEAR IS: " I can't help it if I'm still in Love with you" featured on Linda's 1974 "Heart like a wheel" Album (An old Hank William's song) Emmy Lou Harris sings with her on this Absolutely Stunning version. Check out the Trio Albums that Feature Linda Ronstadt, Emmy Lou Harris and Dolly Parton

[@judypritchard4670]

I see the Trio and I click. They made the best music

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

They sound angelic!

[@debbiechang5781]

They did two albums together later on but this is an earlier performance on Dolly’s TV show. The song is about a mother who visits her son in prison. She does not bring a parole or pardon; she can only offer her smile (her love). I would recommend “High Sierra” from their second album. It will leave you speechless. Linda did a beautiful duet with James Ingram that you would enjoy. Great choice!!🌺✌️

[@mamabear10]

I think the first time they recorded this song was on Linda’s Prisoner in Disguise album in 1975. They also collaborated on two songs on Emmylou’s Roses in the Snow album in 1980, Green Pastures and Gold Watch and Chain. Those are fantastic too. There’s a live video on You Tube for Gold Watch and Chain with Ricky Skaggs too..worth checking out both recordings. Really good stuff!

[@mark-be9mq]

And then you hear this and it occurs, This, is Music. Thank you, Jamal.

[@markwilliams5606]

So much Talent! Relax! Enjoy!

[@maggieobrien892]

Stunning harmonies

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

So beautiful, it brings teats to my eyes.

[@cindyhart3351]

Beautiful three part harmony!

[@Hobodeluxe960]

my late wife loved this song. huge fan of all these women.

[@k-nutl6386]

Loved them together, album great. Fun reaction. Emmy-lou

[@brushstroke3733]

Nice, needed someone to finally give some love to these ladies. Now, each one needs solo reactions.

[@debbeechy]

Those memories of You was a really good song with these ladies.

[@patriciastewart2239]

Toured, singing, albums, love, friendship to this day

[@SciPunk215]

This was a great traditional piece. I think there was an alternate audio track used here. We could hear Dolly singing when she wasn't singing.

[@TangoEliott]

Linda recorded this on Prisoner in Disguise album

[@jeanstrickland2445]

This is a beautiful song hey Jamal 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@dollygirl6487]

She visited her son in prison and told the warden how much she loved him, no matter what he had done. She did not bring him a parol or parden, but she brought him a mother's smile.

[@jeffflowers5489]

Linda has a great voice. She could belt the lyrics out with songs like You're No Good.

[@dsusan17]

Back in the day when talent mattered.

[@miltonslocum8957]

That was just a beautiful song sang by three fabulous singers! Their voices blended so well together. If you haven't already, I'd like to see you react to the song Don't No Much by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville. The pairing of their voices was masterful!!

[@mamadat3621]

The first song that Linda and Aaron ever tried to sing together was, “Ava Maria”. They wanted to try singing something together, and both attended Catholic schools. It was the first song that each knew the other could sing, automatically. Check it out on KZbin, it’s breathtaking.

[@miltonslocum8957]

@@mamadat3621 Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely check it out!

[@sukie584]

They do an incredible version of Neil Young’s song “After The Goldrush”. There’s an official video, but the live version on Letterman’s The Late Show is even better.

[@sarahdee374]

A son was in prison. His mother goes to visit him and tells the warden that she loves him, it doesn't matter to her what he did. She brought him the greatest gift: a Mother's smile.

[@byronbenguche]

This song brings me to tears i lost my mom last year there's not a day goes by that i don't think about her and i miss her so much 😢😢😢

[@twanadenson1293]

The "Trio" albums by them are 🔥

[@vicmusgrave1278]

Emmylou has a great voice too.

[@terryroper5860]

Three amazing voices together in harmony. Doesn't get much better than this. ❤❤❤