Emmylou Harris "Pancho and Lefty"

[@marlalowry2189]

I'm a 60 year old woman, and it amazes me that Emmylou Harris has gotten more beautiful as she ages. And her voice and style....just beautiful

[@michaelbolding9877]

Totally agree, maria. I'm 74 yo young male and I'm listening to Pancho.

[@johnsteinbach8915]

I’m right there with you 70 year old rocker here. Introduced my kids to Emmylou, Townes Van Zant, , Leonard Cohen, Prince, Lyle Lovett, John Hyatt.

[@glennatkinson9948]

Funny that happens to truly beautiful and talented people Like an old violin the music just gets sweeter

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

i swear she is an angel - and sent from heaven to give us all = HOPE !

[@StogieHoller]

@@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm From Montgomery.

[@NativeTexanCrawdaddy]

Happy 'Would Be' 80th Birthday to Townes Van Zandt. We love and miss you here. Still listening to your words in 2024. Thank you, Emmy Lou, for the finest cover of this amazing song. Much love and respect to you.

[@g.wilikers9990]

Every time I hear her sing it takes me back to a better time and place.

[@jamesbost4798]

I know what you mean it gives me chills

[@stevemcveagh9980]

Me too. I'm not even sure it really existed. But she makes it so.

[@peterjohnson617]

this is the best time and place,indeed the only time ...the past is gone, today is the only day we have

[@cf2383]

Yes!

[@roger9552]

As Willie Nelson said there are two kinds of men, those who are in love with Emmylou Harris and those who’ve never meet her

[@Packyboy]

I’m in love

[@lesterrawlins3315]

I never thought I would find anyone who could sing Pancho and Lefty better than Willy and Merle, but I must admit I just love Emmy Lou.

[@JamesJones-ql3kr]

I saw Townes perform it in a small club, he was about 10 feet from me.

[@xbioman7882]

This recording is commonly known as one of the finest recordings ever made. Every sound is crisp and clear, near perfection.

[@thomasberrey3774]

Emmy Lou is The Best, no other singer brings tears to my eyes because of the shear beauty of her pure voice, love you EmmyLou!!

[@williamschettler]

Agreed

[@lindamartin8655]

Me too, her voice makes me cry

[@stephaniehowell1109]

Thank you, Emmy Lou.....your voice, your music has helped me cope with some real hard times...and still does.

[@codyjones1098]

said it before, but why not again! SHe comes on stage, introduces everty member of the band, by name! THen she takes the spot light and the whole place falls silent.SHe is so pretty, then she sings and your knees fail you! Its love!

[@davekeyes5589]

Yup, fell in love in 1976 when I saw her play with Steve Goodman. Sure wish I had a tape of that show!

[@patrickschiller5347]

The two responses I seen are heart and sincerely type Felt thx.. seen Ken Burns country music last night part with emmylou and her place in the scheme.. shes hard to beat T

[@MichaelJohnson-su6eu]

I just sent a friend a link to an Iris DeMent video, with Emmylou singing harmony. I told him that Emmylou just turned 75, and that I am still in love with her... ❤️

[@easyenetwork2023]

Gorgeous woman. Good voice, talented musician, and classy.

[@nathanbosley76]

Her voice has always been so unique. She does an amazing job on this song. Gives you chills.

[@williamschettler]

Its like your mom singing to you.

[@ghw7192]

Willie Nelson also did this song. I would love to hear Emmylou sing with Willie. Two very distinct voices.

[@PennyRankin]

She was my idol in the 70s i was 17. I was heavy in drugs. I thought so much of her i got much better ❤❤

[@carlschnier4089]

Her guy singing backup harmony is in perfect sync and tone. Her band is outstanding. I had all her albums back in the day. She is a stunning beauty too ! Love you Emmy !

[@tonyfabello436]

Her guy was Rodney Crowell

[@wade727nelson]

@@tonyfabello436 Every time I hear some truly great performance, there he is!

[@williamschettler]

Me too

[@3kencloud]

With Albert Lee on guitar! What a great band!

[@douglascarkuff1969]

My favorite version of this song. Wore this album out back in the day.

[@MrJoncurly]

ditto

[@virginiamoore1399]

Best Townes Van Zante song ever

[@tjj300]

She could sing the phone book and I would still listen.

[@theoldmanofthenorth4847]

True

[@hungadunga523]

Hell, I would pay good money for the privilege!

[@sonnygaunt-murphy1100]

Ur right lol

[@gordongrant444]

I read someone say the same of Gram Parsons once.

[@PhukIT1865]

true love

[@terryknutson3202]

Such a voice Emmylou. "Make you ride another mile even if you were dying."

[@craigslade2766]

I have heard a lot of versions of this song sung by a lot of different artists, but nobody sings it like Emmy Lou Harris.

[@Ms2blackcats]

Affirmative

[@rmcgranahan2750]

Same. I love hearing different artists' takes but this one stands out as truly exceptional.

[@coleparker]

I thought so too, until I heard the original Townes Van Zandt version. Also I would give a slight edge to Willie Nelson and Waylon's version. But not much.

[@ZhySaltLightStudio]

Agreed Emmylou has a one in a million voice but Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard and Ashley Campbell also have excellent versions of this song.

[@sonnygaunt-murphy1100]

Ur right

[@cbscherger9861]

One of the most beautiful women in the world, with the voice of an angel.

[@carmamorford7817]

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[@anitabaeyens1963]

Glad to find out that many townes songs hace been so well covered Stephan

[@roadking5738]

The ultimate angle of song

[@roadking5738]

Ultimate angle

[@pennylanevintage]

So, so true.

[@randywilson1134]

God bless emmylou We love you

[@frederickoverdorf8404]

I am siting here crying remembering when I first heard this song. SUCH a Beautiful Voice. SUCH an Amazing Song. The Melancholy is OVERWHELMING ! I have always felt like “Lefty” even when Young. God Bless You Townes Van Zant and Emmy Lou Harris for bringing One of the Most PURE, BEAUTIFUL SONG to the World ! !

[@japlangston3472]

My vote for best version of Pancho & Lefty, and where would those beautiful harmonies be without the contribution of Rodney Crowell? Their voices are heartachingly beautiful.

[@Twotontessie]

He rocks. They really didn’t need a bunch of the other voices on the chorus.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

Even better than Willie Nelson's? This is good but....

[@frankabney5850]

I hate that Graham had to leave us so early but I'm so glad Emmy Lou decided to hang out awhile and bless us all with her music and gentle ways...

[@asceticblur]

Emmy Lou Harris is a treasure.....a diamond from Texas.

[@janaenoble4634]

Emmy Lou is from Alabama. Red Dirt Girl.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

OMG, i have been so in love with this woman ever since I 1st saw her in the early 70's ! What a gorgeous voice ; what a total Class Act you are, Emmy lou ! ------------MJL, 77 y/o

[@179cpv]

Willie and Merle had the most commercial success with this song, but Emmylou’s version is the most beautiful and poignant. Pure magic.

[@yaakov2342]

I so agree. Emmylou's had much life, joy and despair.

[@RandomNEGuy]

after 40 years -- still one of my favorites.

[@poolswami]

No one ever sang this song better than our beautiful, sexy, and talented Emy

[@jserra17]

"There are only two kinds of men in the world: those that are in love with Emmy Lou and those that haven't met her yet." Willy Nelson.

[@stephenreed1298]

I'v always joked with my wife of 46 years, that there are only 3 women in the world I'd leave her to chase, 7 of 9, Bonnie Raitt, and at the top of the list Emilou. Gotta go now and take a cold shower...:)

[@jimkoch156]

That is so cool

[@jamescarter1582]

So true Willy. Saw her as a 19 year old kid at UK in '69. Still feels like a first date and without touching her, she touched me.

[@markkohl4730]

Perfect - - Thanks for sharing the quote.

[@4704261]

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[@johannmckraken9399]

I still remember the first time I heard this song. Her voice was so mournful she really made this her own song. Hank de Vito's pedal steel along with Albert Lee's guitar work elevated the whole thing beyond perfection. Music just doesn't get any better than this...

[@stuarttait4367]

+Jay Ferris ....... Emmylou Harris is just stunning. - In my fondest memories. A beautiful 'country' voice' of yesteryear... love you , love your music E H .

[@kenberger4364]

And the harmony is superb!

[@faststratjo2006]

Jay Ferris My first time was live at the Dr. Pepper Music Festival 1978, Central Park, NYC. It was hauntingly beautiful.

[@arlenebowers326]

She is a beautiful voice! However I like Barbara Mandrell better. She was, as I was, Country when country wasn't cool!

[@garlandreaves5853]

The first time I heard this song was on her album when it first came out and I had no idea who this Van Zandt guy was. I loved her already, but quickly became a fan of his also. His words touch much like her voice!

[@firstavefishco]

I had my commercial fishboat on the hard in Steveston doing the annual haul. While working I put on an Emmylou album on the outside speakers. Before I saw what was happening I had a crowd of fishermen sitting around my boat listening. They thanked me for playing the album. What can you say to that? I say she is golden.

[@warrenbeck3922]

9aqqq!

[@bill2270]

Blessed are those who hear her sing. I've been listening since the 1970's.

[@daisysoup158]

Me too

[@chrispaulson504]

Right there with you!!!!

[@emmylouharris6841]

!-Hello thanks for your love and support and hope you will never stop listen to my music? Kindly text me on my private number [phone] or through my private Google hangout now [e-mail]

[@richardwelton459]

as have I she has a superb voice

[@ngoulding1]

So many different renditions of this great Townes song. This is the first one that I heard and no others have come even close to perfecting it as Emmylou has done here. One of my favorite songs of all time. How 149 people could dislike this song is just unbelievable

[@Ken-mu3dc]

I can only guess that 149 people are tone deaf!

[@woodlander]

That is the beauty of the Internet. You can find people who hate anything, or maybe everything.

[@keepgoing1973]

I'm growing old girl. Loving all your sweet lyrics and song

[@vejovagula7338]

Beautiful...crisp...clear...melodious and just stunning voice! Stops you in your tracks!!!!

[@auldsk8r]

What else can I say except that Emmylou's voice is hauntingly beautiful?

[@pbrn1729]

EmmyLou Harris was my husband’s favorite singer. We heard her only once in concert about 7-8 years ago and she was still as fabulous as ever. My husband was born 1 day after EmmyLou 🤩🤩

[@xumpagogo]

Townes Van Zandt, what a songwriter.

[@tomswinburn1778]

Quite possibly the best ever. Others have written great songs, but the sheer volume of Townes' work is unmatched. I should specify GREAT work.

[@gordonm7038]

Tom Swinburn Dylan is the Master but there are others who come close!

[@jimclarke1108]

@@tomswinburn1778 Depends who is singing it, even towns didn't make a good job of it, Emmylou made this song what it is

[@jimclarke1108]

@BadPeople1100 Townes wrote the song and sung it, he was a singer as well as a song writer

[@lousywriting2924]

@@jimclarke1108 Nah, townes's live version of pancho from rear view mirror is the best version around. This is one of the best covers though, I will give it that.

[@ettab4762]

Here I am 42 years later hearing this song by Emmylou for the first time. I've played Merle & Willie's version many times and just love the story and arrangement. You have put up some strikingly beautiful pictures of Emmylou. Thank you for this video. Good songs and singers really deserve and need to be spotlighted in accessible formats. Crotch grabbing and twerking do not make music.

[@susanfoster9093]

It was Emmylou's version Willie heard that prompted him to suggest it to Merle. Willie's daughter played it for him. Connections,

[@jonsebastian4823]

@@susanfoster9093 Thanks or the note Susan, this version is crippling and fell in love with Emmylou like most guy's decades ago. stay safe girl

[@cesarreyes8150]

Any song by Emmylou....She's BEAUTIFULL in soul'nbody.....

[@ChuckWCoulter]

Ladies and gentlemen, the majestic voice of Emmylou Harris married to the beautiful lyrics of one Townes Van Zandt. I LOVE the live rendition on The Old Grey Whistle Test. So beautiful, everything about it.

[@marjcam]

Never heard a song Emmylou couldn`t sing! Townes would be honored.

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

Townes heard her cover and loved it. It was money in the bank for him

[@j.d.peppmeier9041]

A rare combination of unusual beauty and unusual talent !! No one better than Emmy Lou !

[@cheesenoodles8316]

My happiest days or sadest nights...she had always been of good company.

[@Rouffillac1066]

Emmylou is a stand alone legend. Her angelic voice, on stage demeanor, incredible work ethic and, not to mention, her extraordinary beauty, makes her (in my humble opinion) one of the two, truly great female progressive country/bluegrass/folk artists ever to grace the stage.The other is Alison Krauss. There are many other excellent female artists such as Dolly, Patsy Cline, Carrie Underwood, and too many more to add to this list. That said, Emmylou and Alison are my hands down favorites.

[@tjwash2]

Rouffillac1066 like Emmy Lou, Alison seems more dedicated to the integrity of the music than focusing on trends and what’s selling these days.

[@hotcoffee7933]

My choices too. Their grace and talent is unmatched. None do it better.

[@kieronstump]

My thoughts feelings and view exactly you nailed it Allison and Emmy are angels of country Bluegrass Western whatever you to call it they can do it all and look pretty damn good doing it

[@eamonncasey7112]

Emmylou the best

[@popanddonnacollinsworth7741]

Man did you ever hit the nail on the head. 100% right on both of those ladies.

[@darrellkinney5871]

Emily Lou, the love of my life ❤

[@catman916]

According to the liner notes Albert Lee and Rodney Crowell did the backing vocals. Since Townes Van Zandt wrote it, I felt that it was only fitting to include his photos as a tribute.

[@themistermax]

Maybe note who was the female backing vocal, was it Nicolette Larsen?

[@jimsundberg6031]

I grew up on rock & roll. Grace Slick, Stevie Nix, Judy Collins, & Karen Carpenter. But no other voice can compare to Emmy Lou.

[@pundit19]

Maybe Joni's worth a mention, Jim?

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@pundit19 Janis was in a class of her own. I was listening to Cheap Thrills last night. Will always be one of my top 10. Of course Joni a fantastic musician songwriter

[@derekgorman8939]

Emmy's total beauty comes through her comprehension and interpretation of songs

[@johnosullivan6439]

Her voice is beautiful, a stunning version of this song

[@ainebarry123]

Wonderful lyrics and melody . What a song. What a singer

[@markaaronsite]

pure poetry put to music and Emmylou's rendition is by far my favorite.

[@libertyjustice2703]

This woman's voice is God given. Everything she sings is just plain remarkably beautiful.

[@tedlevey5932]

every song she sings becomes my favorite. Hard to imagine anyone ever doing it better. Fabulous.

[@jonsebastian4823]

right on bro, as they say

[@wade727nelson]

Her version of Neil's "Long May you Run" slays me.

[@FaerySeeker]

Beautiful lady! Beautiful song! No more need to be said!!

[@teresafristick1062]

Emmy Lou has made her mark on both male and females. My heroine.

[@teresafristick1062]

Emmy Lou has the voice of an angel.

[@ACD429]

Yes, she's great, but she didn't like Country music when she first started...There have been several like that who jumped on the band wagon (npi)...I prefer the artists who were Country from the beginning...

[@JHarder1000]

The greatest County Song ever written.

[@francismorgan4206]

I heard a song many years ago It was Heaven is a Girl Named Emmylou Don't know who wrote it or sang it but it's pretty close to the truth

[@kenberger4364]

Have loved this woman's voice and music since she began. Always good to go back and get my ELH fix. She does such a tribute to Townes!

[@JamesCNicoll]

Thank you Emmy Lou and original Hot Band. The best! Still love it today. I'm proud to have been part of the California version before there were "tribute bands", from 1979 -1985. Long live The Ambush Band from Santa Barbara!

[@jerryturner3997]

It's a 🆒 Song 🎶🎵🎶 The version with are Miss Harris is my favorite!.... THANKS for sharing...

[@ferro1998]

Voice clear like glass....this is music!

[@pamelabest970]

If I could pick someone to look like and sing like it would be Emmylou Harris.

[@RySchFrNet]

I love this version of Townes Van Zandt's song.

[@bobedwards7657]

That's real funny!!!

[@andrewmielke4011]

Emmy Lou , is probably the best female vocalist , I've ever heard, also Anita carter, love ya beautiful , emmy lou

[@desikay1]

LOVE..... Emmylou ~ Beautiful Voice Beautiful Lady! One of my All Time Favorites

[@margaretadler6162]

I saw Emmylou in 1977 when I was 24 and fell in love with her! What a beautiful woman and a talent to match. I'm 67now and she still floats my boat!

[@davidwest350]

Too good. I♥ Emmylou. Voice of an angel.

[@davol2449]

that's exactly what I've always thought: 1) if there were angels who sang, they'd sound exactly like Emmylou and 2) she's always only been singing to me

[@cardinal333]

Mama Cass had the voice of angel

[@glenevansburns1128]

I’m live in Birmingham Alabama born in Alabama where Emma Lou was born I’m 48 I’ve always loved her sweet angelic voice IMHO I find her music and singing more country western and folk.. just noticed a lot of y’all comments stating just “country” 💕 Emma Lou

[@kerryevans1562]

Emmylou Harris in Dublin 10th march 2018 she sang this..we were honoured She even did an encore boulder to Birmingham some woman for one woman still can create da magic .... Love this post the pictures In sync with music..lovely Yep we KNOW exactly who Townes IS too

[@DiggingHalton]

As recently as that? I would have loved to be there. Just a short trip down from Dundalk.

[@davidparnell1893]

Wow...the collage of images of Emmylou as this youthful voice filled my ears quickened my pulse...such intimate beauty is rare...such soul reaching honesty as found in Emmylou's lyrics is even more rare. Emmylou Harris paid homage to any artist she every covered...and she honored every audience she ever performed before with her graceful, honest intimacy.

[@gasmagsmarcelo8251]

Wow, her voice is very nice & the way she sings this great song, "Pancho & Lefty!" It's so captivating, the voice, the songs's lyrics, the accompaniment/arrangement & the song's message! MAGNIFICO!!!

[@gonzo19667]

I don't imagine the Angels will sing any sweeter than Emmylou.

[@jamesbussey2911]

Emmylou Harris is a goddess and should be worshipped as such by all humanity, for only divine beings have such perfection of voice and beauty.

[@caroltaylor7894]

Sweet and melodious. Perfect

[@debbiemcpherson1578]

Whenever anyone says "voice like an angel", I immediately think of Emmy...her voice could only be a gift from Heaven

[@knockedoutloaded279]

I think she could be the best female singer in country music?

[@nowisthetime12]

got my vote...and yet there's Roseanne Cash....

[@TheShootist]

Emmylou Harris

[@IvanIValdez]

uhm, that would be Patsy Cline

[@goat2558]

I've given up on trying to pick out the "best". There are just to many that are the "best' at certain moments in our lives. I'm just grateful God has seen fit to share so many of his master pieces with us mere mortals

[@kieronstump]

1oldgoat i’m right there with you Brother there are so many through the ages That captivate but no one does it like Emmi Lou Harris

[@georgehunt9642]

The best rest in peace love your music

[@tobypuente8841]

Heard this on Sunday at hardly strictly bluegrass in Golden gate Park. And 18 more songs, too. Love you, Emmy Lou. Great show😊

[@tomp8094]

Such a mournful and forlorn timbre Emmylou can give a song. I LOVE her music and the emotion she puts into every single song. She is truly the elder stateswoman of Country Music.

[@1pooltub5391]

Beautiful voice and a very beautiful Lady!!👍❤️👍

[@lissanne2783]

I've never heard this version. This is exceptional.

[@pantaglieze]

I think it's the '77 version-the original recording. Also search:"send in the clowns"/Millicent Martin-the 3:31 version.Another incredible piece with eloquent piano and voice.

[@pantaglieze]

3:29

[@wilsonri]

I hear this version about 10 times yearly when I pop "Luxury Liner" on the turntable.

[@jimclarke1108]

And the best

[@MC-hs4mf]

Me either

[@jimmythompson4844]

only just found this where have i been

[@alanmccarthy2285]

*from old school when country music was real* 🙏 *Pittsburgh loves U* 🙏 🎖

[@tooltechrecords]

timeless beauty never leaves

[@bergoooutlaw]

am i the only man who always imagines that emmylou is singing right to me? that she makes every song so special

[@catman916]

+Jim Gregory You're not the only one, Jim. Emmylou had a beautiful voice and face.

[@nbenefiel]

+catman916 Has, she has.

[@SuperBobcat64]

+Jim Gregory No Jim, you aren't the only one.

[@rickceasor9981]

Sorry Jim, you are not alone on that.............

[@iamintheburg]

Me 'n' thee, Jim Gregory : I fantasized through my twenties that somehow and some way, Emmylou and Miss Ronstadt would drive through Wytheville, VA, and fetch me - in a convertible, of course - so's the three of us could drive cross-country, mostly at night and always under moon-bright clouds, passing the wine and harmonizing in three parts on whatever came over the radio. Yeah, she was singing to ME and making those vain promises....

[@bubi2107]

My son’s favorite song! He is 7 months and he love this song! He love listening Emmylou songs!

[@mycaribbeanholidayrecordin4750]

Tell him to listen to the original. It's way better

[@hannahherrlich8938]

Paul here(that young lady's dad)she knows how much her dad loves emmylou!

[@johncabrelli8372]

A voice of pure shimmering crystal that gives a plaintive and melancholic version of a classic song. Simply stunning. I had the privilege of watching her in concert in the late 70's at the Glasgow Apollo - around midway through her performance I audaciously sauntered to the front of the stage & threw my Scottish scarf in her direction. She quietly picked up the scarf and wore it for the remainder of the concert. If only Smartphones were invented then....

[@pantaglieze]

Great story.Like the man said In "Full Metal Jacket", "..sometimes guts is enough"! I wouldn't have had the nerve,and l adore the woman too.Beautiful moment-not many like that.

[@lucasflanders8557]

So many years have gone by. I just can't believe it. Seems that the 1970s were just yesterday. I remember meeting her after a concert in Seattle maybe around 1980. I will never forget that moment. She signed my ferry card. I still have it.

[@paulinediamond1133]

Her voice is that of an angel falling from heaven to earth. Lord have mercy! Through such souls as this, God stooping shows sufficient of His light for us in the dark to rise by, and I rise.

[@ralfo33152]

Townes and emmylou, can’t get any better. Magic!

[@ianboard544]

In my top 5 country songs. Fantastic song writing (what lyrics!) and a great performance.

[@tomgaston9890]

There will only be one Emmylou so beautiful and sings like an angel.

[@tonyt.michaels4814]

So this is how an angel sings.

[@mikegloss4896]

Emmy Lou can bring a tear to a glass eye with song and a broken heart to all men who have had the privilege to hear her sing

[@mwduck]

Truly. The High Priestess of Twang.

[@mikegloss4896]

@@mwduck yes she is

[@cliftongal51]

Her voice rings like a bell on this outstanding song, doesn't it?

[@SooziinCa]

I would hang out in my room and listen to this (on vinyl) for hours! Great album! Thanks for the memories & for posting catman916!

[@brianbowles5549]

I adore her but have never met her. Though seen her in concert on the Wreaking Ball tour in Nashville. 3 words sum her up. Brains, Beauty and Talent. Her beauty and talent are unmistakable. Listening to her talk over the years it also becomes just as obvioius she is also a very intelligent person. She very careful and precise in her word choice when talking about songs, music, her two daughters or any other subject..

[@村上公康-p1k]

Thanks excellent song and beautiful voice.