Don Williams & Emmylou Harris -- If I Needed You [REACTION/RATING]

[@dennisking7872]

Nice duet! So many artists have covered this beautiful Townes Van Zandt song, and this cover was well done by Don and Emmylou.

[@terrywoodyyc]

Yes, it's unbelievable. Thanks Don!

[@laurengaudette7497]

This song was from Emmylou's album "Cimarron" (which is my favorite Emmylou album)! This is also my favorite song from that album and there are days that I will turn this song on and listen to it on repeat! I also just saw Emmylou in concert 2 weeks ago! Still sounds great! I also recommend "Another Lonesome Morning" from Emmylou from "Cimarron."

[@Georgia_Outlaw_Vinyl]

Another great song written by Townes Van Zandt. Guy Clark said one morning him & his wife Susanna were eating breakfast. Townes came in & said he woke up in the middle of the night & wrote down the lyrics to a new song. He sung it to them as they ate breakfast. It was If I Needed You.

[@shamnet]

I enjoyed this one simply because it has been on my play list for summer time now. I love this cover and Emmylou has always been to of any list for me. A real smooth song.

[@scottandal]

Two of the smoothest voices in country music!

[@jcat__]

Nice selection. You can't go wrong with Don and Emmylou. I do wish the radio had played more Emmylou. She had such a sweet and listenable voice. This song was released in 1981 as the first single from Emmylou's album Cimarron. The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard chart. Thanks for the reaction

[@markelijio6012]

But it was well received at the time.

[@jcat__]

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[@markelijio6012]

@@jcat__ "If I Needed You" from the 1981 album, "Cimarron" which Emmylou Harris did this for Warner Bros. Records. Here, she did a lovely duet with Don Williams. Strings arranged by Charles Cochran. But this song was released in 1981 as the first single from the album - "Cimarron" and the song peaked at #3 on the Billboard chart.

[@janedc5ch319]

I love this song. Don Williams has been a favorite of mine and my husband's 70s 80s . Don reminds me of my husband. When I hear him.

[@warrenburlingame1172]

Great reaction Don. Thank you for doing this song . In my opinion they are both top five singers ever

[@harryrob8221]

One of my most favourite songs of all time

[@keithkimmeysr953]

This works great duet written by Townes Van Zandt if I'm not mistaken thanks for reacting Don

[@carolinasbeauty]

I'm sorry to have commented so late! I've been out of it for a couple of days, but wanted to say how much I love this song by Don & Emmylou. It's always on my play list and it takes me to a place I love to be...comforted and at peace. Thank you for the request and your wonderful reaction, Don!

[@kellypickle]

They created perfection

[@DianeJohnson86]

Please listen to Don Williams “Lay Down Beside Me” and Emmylou Harris “To Daddy” two of my most favorite songs

[@BilbusWilbury]

Emmylou is my vote for greatest female vocalist ever. At least my favorite anyway.

[@nickicribb4299]

The break is a fiddle with a harmonica playing a harmony.

[@randall-king]

Emmett Franz and Katie Petersen did a terrific cover of this. You can find it on Katie's channel.

[@montauked17]

Shout out to banjo man 74 for a great request. Don: I always try to guess your finale rating by how you react during and after the song has finished. When you start gushing about a song, I’m thinking, he is rating this a 10. As you said, some of you will think I am going to rate the song a 10. Goes to show us how special a 10 rating is from you.

[@RockN2Country]

@montauked17 Thanks for the observation, Ed! My peeps know me, and I know my peeps!! :-)

[@carolinasbeauty]

Hi Ed - well, a 10 is especially special, but this one is a 10 for me. It's on my "comfort" play list. I had no idea Don had never reacted to it or I would have requested it long ago! Have a great rest of your weekend, Ed. Great to read your comments, as always!

[@montauked17]

Hey Phyllis, It is always a pleasure to read your kind words. Thank you! I totally agree with your assessment. A well written song that is easy on the ears. Don’s and Emmylou’s voices blended very well together. May you have a wonderful rest of your weekend as well. Be well my friend.

[@kellypickle]

Not that late. I remember it well the year my son was born 1981

[@wysteriaherr8306]

I love Emmylou Harris voice. It's so pure. Don sounds like men are supposed to sound. That's just my humble opinion.

[@lelandsmith9840]

I only get the same number as you about 2% of the time. I'm usually lower. This is one of the few times we picked the same number.

[@harryrob8221]

It's a 10 for me. I don't see why not

[@Inferno_Song]

Townes Van Zandt

[@saltydog4759]

The Late Townes Van Zandt wrote that song. Check into him and thank me later