Emmy Lou Harris & Rodney Crowell - Red Dirt Girl/Back When We Were Beautiful

This is a 2013 appearance by Emmylou and Rodney on Austin City Limits. " Red Dirt Girl" was written by Emmylou and the bittersweet "When We Were Beautiful" by Matraca Berg.

[@thomascleveland8121]

She's still beautiful. A self made Master. In the most difficult times of my life. When I was at the bottom or heading straight there. EmmyLou gave me comfort and solace. Every time. How do you thank someone for that?

[@beniciomoldenado2315]

Emmylou is definitely a national treasure, but remember Rodney Crowell ain't no slouch.

[@dchaney33]

Emmylou is a National Treasure..

[@divad133]

Back when we were beautiful? You will be forever beautiful.

[@jamesdeeringer6789]

We are all blessed by Emmy Lou's art. Thank you for letting us share in your life. Love you.🙂

[@janhammer39]

Thanks James. Emmylou is a national treasure.

[@berniejacque4544]

Boy, how good can you be! Emmy, thanks for the great music over the years. God bless you and yours, Bernie.

[@larrygonzalez3807]

Had the once in a lifetime privilege to see Emmylou and Rodney in Hollywood two years ago. This duo is unmatchable. Period.

[@jimmiller7036]

There are 2 kinds of men in this world - Those that are in love with Emmylou - and those that have not heard her sing yet......(Wille Nelson)

[@user-ub6jn4zj9z]

❤😊

[@Lynnmusiccowgirl]

Spoken as the True Sage he is. Good one Willie!

[@codyjones1098]

She moved by and knelt down to help a stage hand. CLASS!

[@barraabus]

Great fan for many , many years, and feeling still grows stronger every time... thank you.

[@ronmcgovern6581]

The voice of an Angel.

[@theresaheyer537]

exquisite comes to mind when contemplating Emmylou Harris' voice......smile n shine lady!!!!beautiful.thank you for being!

[@road2apples]

♥✞♥Jesus Christ is Lord .Hallelujah i'm a Soldier for The Lord! i'm Truly Blessed though weak. On September 27th 1990 i was assaulted which put me in a coma [Mom was a Prayer warrior & my exgf kimsaw!] i sat up & said Jesus twice. He Changes me inside out and Continues to Daily! Whomsoever shall call on the Name of The Lord shall be saved.♥✞♥✞♥

[@davidparnell1893]

A "Gram" of life is such a gift...Oh what beauty love has to offer a life...a career as a love letter echoed so many times...a love suffered mortally...so deeply can open the Gates of Heaven...a love that cannot die in an unstilled heart...though weathered in time we shall never part...

[@patriciabyrne6605]

I sincerely love this woman

[@craigbrockway652]

Two great songwriters singing beautifully together.

[@virgilmincy9012]

Haunting; only Emmylou could deliver something like When We Were....

[@mairianncullen8753]

Emmylou and Rodney sound wonderful together - still, after all those years! It was a blessed day when Brian Aherne handed her Rodney's demo tape ... 💕

[@utube4619]

Love this mix of country music, learning so much listening to all these artists...how haunting country music could be! Emmy is aging so beautifully.

[@davidparnell1893]

Yes...you could give up on this world...but you'd miss the chances to hear Emmylou...thanks Gram..."In South Carolina there are many tall pines..." but you saw through all the trees to inspire EMMYLOU HARRIS to bring us the beauty of her heart and soul in every song she sang over the years. Gram, she missed you so much...but we all shared the sincerity of her grief in so many tributes and memories recorded...and it was this honesty that became the mainstay in Emmylou's music.

[@margaretross9150]

Gram gave her so much; a direction to follow but also a broken heart. Part of being a fan of both is to share in their joy and their heartbreak.

[@chuck7476]

EMMYLOU IS STILL ONE OF THE BEST : > OVER 50 YEARS SINGING TO SELL OUT SHOWS AND 14 GRAMMEY AWARDS TO HER NAME

[@jimmyjohnston4750]

Thanks for being with us...

[@karinnowik4366]

Ja, dem kann ich nur zustimmen, für mich ist Emmy die absulute Country Lady. 👏😎

[@clintonneudorf1197]

Emmy Lou can sing the phone book and make it sound like the most beautiful song you have heard.

[@SkillBuilder]

There is no phone book, it has gone, so what you gonna do?

[@clintonneudorf1197]

@@SkillBuilder Well i guess you just sit back and enjoy listening to whatever she decides to sing.

[@michaelreed9346]

Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowl singing Red Dirt Girl is a great duet.

[@reneekennedy716]

Emmy Lou is so beautiful. Class all the way. Gorgeous voice.

[@EveGoohooe-pz5ew]

My aunt vada looked just like her but couldn't sing a lick lol how ever my Mom lived this song

[@roberts.2413]

another terrific performance by this legend

[@lpfnh61]

She's a national treasure!!! Would love to see her live. Happy New Year to all of us!!!

[@davidparnell1893]

She's "covered" in talent with a wholesome heart...her fans love her...I know I do...having come from a "red dirt" cotton town. And, not far away, Gram Parsons and the Shilohs played and demoed in Greenville, South Carolina. I have grown up listening the Emmylou Harris where "there are many tall pines" in South Carolina.

[@clydemccleary8833]

One of the greatest Austin City Limits show of all time. Wish I could find a copy of the whole show.

[@roscoefoofoo]

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[@davidparnell1893]

I yield my tears to you the old man that I am...I grew up in this southern land as you....I know the hateful politics some construe... but as I grow old I grow so bold...and I defy those powers that be that drowned our freedom true...in every town where racists brew...the scented drinks the empowered drew...until their wells go dry...and they fear freedom's cry...and we collectively arise to face the powerful few...

[@rod3457]

Wonderful

[@donaldmackillop6736]

If there is a heaven, singing Angels....wait till you hear this Lady. Living treasure and blessing.

[@guillermogarcia2067]

Emmylou can sing with anyone but I love when she pairs up with Rodney. 53

[@dgrichmondbc]

Belated Happy Birthday Emmylou. At 72, still sounding and looking stunning.

[@utube4619]

Emmylou Harris had made me learned so much on country music, had always loved folk songs beginning with the Kingston Trio, PPand Mary (Mary whom I miss so much) and pop songs , The Everly Bros. my very favourite while in school, but besides Dolly Parton, I knew little about country music, thanks to utube, managed to learn about Joni Mitchell, a great favourite of mine before discovering Emmylou. Needless to say that I loved Gordon Lightfoot, Ian and Sylvia Tyson; what made me disccover EMMYLOU HARRIS was during the concert given by the Tysons in 1981/86 can't quite remember but what drew my attention was that, there was by the arm of Gordon Lightfoot, Emmylou whom little did I know, was constantly at the arm of Gordon, thought they were lovingly songbirds so I went to my computer to find who was she....to my surprise and knowledge I started to listen to her music, then came the award in Europe in 2015??? from then on more and more of Emmylou came to my orbit which gave me an angle on COUNTRY music besides Jonhny Cash, Dolly (whom I love!) etc... today, through her I have discovered Willie Nelson whom I love, kind and generous gentleman. am now on country music all day, true to its form, simple and romantic. One more thing I need to add, Emmylou is a dog lover and her contribution to The BONAPARTE rescue mission is something I have tried to find out in vain, needed to make some donation privately but cannot get any correct address, would appreciate if anyone could help: NEED TO CONTACT THE BONAPARTE RESCUE DONATION SECTION. Sorry if this message may be long!!!!!

[@freddurbin9106]

I love Emmy Lou Harris She is such a great 👍 person and Country Singing Artist 👨‍🎨 So does my Rescue Piebald longhair Doxie RobbieJo.

[@williamsearle543]

Fell in love with Emmy Lou's music long long ago.. Pure magic.

[@davidparnell1893]

Such beautiful talent...such profound understanding of her art form...brave enough to gracefully cover songs...but a star in the firmament of originality...sharing her beautiful emotions from loss and longing to the beautiful visions of life...from youth to settled, hard earned wisdom. God bless you Emmylou...for a contagious love of life...

[@pjmci7036]

Well said. Perfectly well put. Emmy Lou's beauty and music will live forever.pat i dublin

[@darrelllambert438]

if anyone love s music Emmy is number one love you emmy

[@richardsepulvado1090]

I was at that show and my line of site was right in between them. For that night I was the king of the world.

[@johnstone8760]

So cool, I would give my left hand to see her live......

[@tjwash5118]

I saw her there in 2000 I think with Bud and Julie Miller, Dave Matthews and Patty Griffin, it was amazing, glad you had a great experience

[@lindascanlan6317]

Yes you were ...

[@lindascanlan6317]

@@johnstone8760 it's like heaven....she's starlight .....

[@rosemarygranat4541]

I just bet

[@stodrac]

Sad but so true for so many people, what a fu world, thank you "lord".

[@johnstone8760]

Anyone that know this sweet and wonderful sole of a woman, knows what she stands for as a great performer of folk music in this country. She has been very humble and truly real in her love for people in general 😇😊 She has touched my heart in so many ways. You just keep doing just what you do sweetness. 😊😇

[@Fleurette220]

That was so beautiful..Just like she is.

[@road2apples]

♥✞♥Jesus Christ is Lord .Hallelujah i'm a Soldier for The Lord! i'm Truly Blessed though weak. On September 27th 1990 i was assaulted which put me in a coma [Mom was a Prayer warrior & my exgf kimsaw!] i sat up & said Jesus twice. He Changes me inside out and Continues to Daily! Whomsoever shall call on the Name of The Lord shall be saved.♥✞♥✞♥

[@wilsgetchell6420]

And...i'm cryin' just like the first time I heard this...years ago And I still got a crush on EmmyLou

[@butterfly7576-v7]

Amazing voice..great country singer Love it❤..Thank you🙏

[@tracymckenney600]

Another song well done!!

[@mattthompson9826]

A remarkable performance. Especially the second one. She still keeps it real.

[@Charlie-fx9dp]

One of the best song of Emmylou... From France.

[@Charlie-fx9dp]

And one the best live version...

[@michaeldoucette943]

Never tire of this song.Majestic Beauty!!

[@laurencedauplay8166]

Love listening to Emmylou Harris oldies, this one is so poignant and realistic, the Vietnam war that devastated unaccountable families and thus this young couple……Emmylou sings to the soul and renders so much emotion. Love her voice……wait till you hear her NEVER BE THE SUN.

[@odenttraipser5833]

There has never been, isn't now, or ever will be anyone as drop dead gorgeous as Emmylou and to go with those stunning good looks is a heavenly voice. Is there anything more enjoyable than watching and listening to this angel? It is ironic though Emmy sings a song titled 'Back When We Were Beautiful. She is now!

[@Ravenscaller]

Emmylou can sing with anyone but I love when she pairs up with Rodney.

[@aciddrive409]

Yes indeed, possibly my two favourite singer songwriters in the folk/country idiom.

[@mairianncullen8753]

Totally agree. They have such musical compatibility, they make magic together. And doesn't Rodney look fab in that hat! 💕

[@brianwade879]

She fills my heart right up ! ♥️🕊️

[@brianwade879]

@@mairianncullen8753 That's the Capitol behind her !

[@robertewalt7789]

They’ve both come a long ways since the Hot Band days of 1977.

[@lesliemiller2170]

Always been an emmylou fan from the beginning. Her voice blends with everyones

[@johncarroll8557]

I've never heard Red Dirt Girl more sad nor more soulful.

[@tomtorrell8019]

I love her to death. Since 1973. Saw her sing Folk songs many years ago.

[@kentlowry396]

Absolutely amazing voice I love her and her and Rodney so awesome 👏

[@vaderenseun]

Excellent performance! Thank you very much for sharing on KZbin. Best regards and blessings.

[@johnreddish7040]

Extraordinary talented lady

[@thomasfrederic7831]

A new classic song thank Emmylou!!! From France

[@janhammer39]

TThank you Thomas for tuning in.

[@santinabellydance]

It was originally sang and written by Matreca Berg. Check her out she debuted the song like 20 years ago at an awards show.

[@leosmith1258]

The pain of just one war goes on and on.....

[@jeffpblues]

Such a wonderful performance! Just beautiful.

[@davidroga6508]

Such classic songs. Emmy sings them with fabulous passion. Both are sung with such emotion. She is just amazing in this version.

[@zezeandjr4110]

What kind of music is this, no pissing, grinding or shaking their asses on stage, what is wrong with those artists. love it.

[@leosmith1258]

An angel come to earth.....

[@ionionesco8265]

Back When We Were Beautiful - fantastic interpretation !!!

[@sliobutros6664]

Beyond amazing!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@blownmotorvideos3778]

Wow! I've never heard Back When We Were Beautiful before. What a haunting take of reality.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks for tuning in.

[@keirbateman267]

Matraca Berg song. She is a great writer. The original is even better.

[@kevinnewton9839]

An example of When Angels sing. 🎶🎶😎👍

[@melodysavage5345]

Both artists are awesome ❤️

[@ralphshaw6534]

She is fabulous ‼️

[@dand4692]

Me and my best friend Lillian And her blue tick hound dog Gideon, Sittin on the front porch cooling in the shade Singin every song the radio played Waitin for the Alabama sun to go down Two red dirt girls in a red dirt town Me and Lillian Just across the line and a little southeast of Meridian. She loved her brother I remember back when He was fixin up a '49 Indian He told her 'Little sister, gonna ride the wind Up around the moon and back again" He never got farther than Vietnam, I was standin there with her when the telegram come For Lillian. Now he's lyin somewhere about a million miles from Meridian. She said there's not much hope for a red dirt girl Somewhere out there is a great big world That's where I'm bound And the stars might fall on Alabama But one of these days I'm gonna swing My hammer down Away from this red dirt town I'm gonna make a joyful sound She grew up tall and she grew up thin Buried that old dog Gideon By a crepe myrtle bush in the back of the yard, Her daddy turned mean and her mama leaned hard Got in trouble with a boy from town Figured that she might as well settle down So she dug right in Across a red dirt line just a little south east from Meridian She tried hard to love him but it never did take It was just another way for the heart to break So she dug right in. But one thing they don't tell you about the blues When you got em You keep on falling cause there ain't no bottom There ain't know end. At least not for Lillian Nobody knows when she started her skid, She was only twenty seven and she had five kids. Coulda' been the whiskey, Coulda been the pills, Coulda been the dream she was trying to kill. But there won't be a mention in the news of the world About the life and the death of a red dirt girl Names Lillian Who never got any farther across the line than Meridian. Now the stars still fall on Alabama Tonight she finally laid That hammer down Without a sound In the red dirt ground

[@yomommaoldcrow2699]

Thank you so very much..💖

[@thomascleveland8121]

Thank you dand!

[@davidparnell1893]

Few songs catch the heart beats of life better than these...emeralds of life, young then old..Emmylou, the Mistress of memories relentless in love and life !! Country music at its best clear of the cheap, clangy commercialism of decline.

[@ashstondavis3430]

Beautiful.

[@kennethbracken5610]

Love her singing!

[@paulkubic786]

Emmylou -- what an influence!! Rodney's songs still great--heard Margo Price, tonight, do Ain't Living Long Like This! Reminded me of Emmylou and the Hot Band! Those songs will "go on forever, ain't no way to stop the water"!

[@janhammer39]

Thanks Paul for checking in with us.

[@johnwwhite2]

Goosebumps 💕

[@jeanbirrien7192]

Merci madame hemmylou toujours aussi grande

[@richardsepulvado6918]

I was at this show standing just feet from them. This band rocked.

[@johnhart4495]

Always been a fan, seen her show twice, in awe each time!

[@bobofwinnipeg9455]

This is awesome 👍

[@ivanyrtardem3762]

Minha linda perfeita.Amo muito canta muito Te Amo 😍😍😍😍😥😥

[@tomtorrell8019]

Another birthday today for Emmylou. Happy 75th Emmy. It's like I've known you forever.... because it's been 50 years now and you are more beautiful than ever. Your voice, Your style. Just stay the way you are. A piece of Americana.

[@barbaramccroy8663]

So very soulful when Emmylou Harris sings both these songs. Poor Lilly😔. “When We Were” the music is so sweet and yes a sad sound and Emmylou sang that song just right and Rodney’s harmonies were a perfect match . I feel like the musicians hearts were in sync with this song. Very lovely..

[@road2apples]

♥✞♥Jesus Christ is Lord .Hallelujah i'm a Soldier for The Lord! i'm Truly Blessed though weak. On September 27th 1990 i was assaulted which put me in a coma [Mom was a Prayer warrior & my exgf kimsaw!] i sat up & said Jesus twice. He Changes me inside out and Continues to Daily! Whomsoever shall call on the Name of The Lord shall be saved.♥✞♥✞♥

[@jimmyjohnston4750]

Thanks Jan. Love Your "First Seven Days" 😉

[@johnmorello1164]

she just keeps getting better !!!!

[@ashstondavis3430]

Consistently.

[@lwhowell4387]

Wow! Don't know how or what to feel right now. Beautiful. Yes.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks LW for tuning in.

[@davidparnell1893]

I began to understand the dimensions of life listening to your songs...love you girl...Thanks, I was lost more than a few times...

[@lindascanlan6317]

I love this song....she's heaven ...

[@road2apples]

♥✞♥Jesus Christ is Lord .Hallelujah i'm a Soldier for The Lord! i'm Truly Blessed though weak. On September 27th 1990 i was assaulted which put me in a coma [Mom was a Prayer warrior & my exgf kimsaw!] i sat up & said Jesus twice. He Changes me inside out and Continues to Daily! Whomsoever shall call on the Name of The Lord shall be saved.♥✞♥✞♥

[@codyjones1098]

Saw her in 1988 Renfro V., Ky. with WIllie N. It was not planned brought buffet from Berea, ky. for the band! Stayed to clean up then I Saw her as walked bye me with WIllie in tow! Emmy is more beautiful in Person trust me! I was star struck...

[@danielsutton2031]

Been starstruck by the love of my life since 1972 , stillwaitin Emmy

[@jameslaforce5064]

OoooOo@@danielsutton2031 oooo

[@malehuseng8196]

ขาดเส้นทางคู่. เดินทางหาประตูวิวาไม่เจอ

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

Glad to see this lovely woman collaborated with so many other artists. So inspirational.

[@petemarch7225]

Wow and I mean WOW!

[@johncarroll9986]

One of the best emmelu

[@mauditanglais2510]

Bitter sweet is not sufficient to describe this . I am an old fart with tears in my eyes.

[@humbertoperezgonzalez6136]

Dios te bendiga ammy saludos especiales de león gto México 🙏 soy tu fan ♥ me gusto tu 🎶

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

Fantastic

[@ratter531]

Beautiful heart touching song.❤❤

[@rickbarkman9062]

Love emmy lou. Good tune. Indian didn't make a 49. No matter.

[@jamesblair5971]

Unmatched in its beauty!

[@wildbillchristiansen993]

Emmy Lou Plenty Bad song!!!!!!!!!!!!! His Wilderness Wild Bill

[@banzai166]

God bless you, Emmylou!

[@franzauhar574]

there are many recordngs of "Red Dirt Girl" out there, but this one is the most moving . . .

[@davidcoles198]

When I get to heaven I want to be near Emmylou in the big choir there.

[@jimmypowell5921]

Gulf shores. Alabama ❤😢😊 you Emy❤

[@rosemarygranat1470]

Perfect

[@dand4692]

I guess you had to be there She said you had to be She handed me a yellowed photograph And then said, see? This was my greatest love My one and only love And this is me Back when we were beautiful See I don't feel very different She said I know it's strange I guess I've gotten used to These little aches and pains But I still love to dance You know we used to dance But night away Back when we were beautiful Beautiful, yes I hated when they said I'm aging gracefully I fight it every day I guess they never see I don't like this at all What's happening to me? But I really love my grand kids She said they're sweet to hold They would have loved their grandpa Those awful jokes he told You know sometimes for a laugh The two of us would act Like we were old Back when we were beautiful Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful yes But I guess you had to be there

[@sustainablelife1st]

such a concise story of getting old. it truly sucks. you still feel young inside but you can't do the things you once did. all of your friends and loved ones die and no one remembers you as a child. no one left to share your memories. Aging is a cruel cruel fate for us all (unless you die young, which might not have been so bad in retrospect).