Emmylou Harris - The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn (2007)

mandolin: Keith Little
fiddle: Ricky Simpkins
dobro: Mike Auldridge
bass: Tom Gray

[@bailinnumberguy]

Saw Emmylou in concert (along w/ John Prine) last night in Huntsville. She put on a great show singing many of her greatest hits. She has to be one of the most centered, unpretentious performers I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. Totally connected w/ the audience and had some pretty funny lines. About her song 'Red Dirt Girl', she introduced it by saying that she had an idyllic childhood, unlike a lot of country singers, so she had to just make up the lyrics about growing up poor.

[@billwot]

I have been an Emmylou fan going back to the Gram Parson years. Its amazing that she was such an extraordinary beauty in her 20's, and is still an amazing beauty in her 60's. And her musicianship only improves as the years go by.

[@davidlalremruata]

She seems to be the one who is always at the right place at the right time with the right people. Such small voice but uses it so well is our Emmy Harris.

[@blkironman44]

This song put my babies to bed many nights! They are grown now but I still get that comforting feeling when I hear it! I miss my babies!

[@banjopickngirl]

What a touching message from you; know he is missed worldwide. He was a friend to me and very supportive through the years. What a gentle, wonderful soul. Thank you for posting this, and my heart sincerely goes out to you and your family. I know he will be missed. God bless. Pam Gadd / Nashville

[@tomtorrell8019]

Amazing voice. Is there anything this woman cannot sing. Her voice blends in so well. She's not afraid to sing anything.

[@danny_deandavis6314]

I LOVE you EmmyLou

[@mixndrink41]

EMMY IS THE BEST COUNTRY ARTIST EVER, SHE DOESN'T FOLLOW ANY TRENDS, SHE SPANS THE WHOLE SPECTRUM FROM PURE COUNTRY, TO FOLK, BALLADS, BLUEGRASS.....SHE'S JUST FLAT OUT AWESOME.......LISTEN TO HER TILL I DIE....

[@mandograssable]

Her best version of this is on the "Roses in the Snow" album. When Skaggs comes in singing his part, it's a cold chill raising experience, never forget the first time I heard it.

[@jimmyriddle100]

emmylou is without doubt the real queen of country music after four decades she sounds and looks better now!! that is testament to real greatness..!

[@haanashim]

How the hell could anyone dislike this? If you don't like this kind of thing don't watch it in the first place.

[@gaylegarrity910]

Love Emmy Lou! Her voice is beautiful and the choice of the songs she sings is richly meaningful. My favorite song that she sings is now Wayfaring Stranger .

[@kerryg100]

What an introduction embrace life.....hope reign. ...god bless you all.... my dad's favorite saying when the s...hit the fan Greetings from IRELAND 😉

[@brucedressel4523]

God is spelled with a capital G ...

[@vivianmccreight1678]

I love anything this beautiful lady sings. She’s awesome

[@鈴風清風]

「エリートホテル」からのファンです。美しい声は今も変わることはありません。これからも　元気で　日本のファンをよろこばせて下さい。

[@JBCo2012]

Sweet Emmylou you really do sing like an angel.The world is a much better place with you here dear woman.You keep getting better and better. G-D Bless You and may you stay FOREVER YOUNG!

[@Ginnymarycozzens]

we are sharing this clip today on facebook, as we mark the passing of our uncle; Mike Auldridge, who completed his darkest hour around dawn today. Rest in peace uncle Mike

[@dollyclayton5308]

such a beautiful song always makes me cry for what i have lost

[@FLL999]

Emmy Lou is still beautiful--- and she can really sing. We are lucky to have her. Just great!

[@FreedomJunkie420]

My God this woman gets more beautiful with every year that passes! I love her!!!!!

[@rattinigiorgior]

A good country song and very good voice.Thank you from Italy

[@giacchinyc]

among the greatest american voices ever... thank you thank you ELH!!!

[@sharoncombs58]

Lovely, as always...Love her!

[@ez2u1]

This music is the heart of America so simple and deep. Many wellspring have come from this source. It takes a special person to hear all that is given here. I love all kinds of music well done including this piece. Allowing others the opinion not to like it is alright too

[@Amimmika]

Listening to this song prickles nostalgic memories of a village where I grew up as a child. Our folks in BALBALASANG, a beautiful village in the Northern Philippines sing a lot of Emmylou Harris'songs including this one. Thank you for posting this.

[@DolphinKarlheinz]

Thank You All For This Fantastic Pure C.M. And For This Fantastic Video Presentation

[@dollyclayton5308]

beautiful singing and muscians brilliant my one wish would to c a live show

[@lindatheobald7789]

nothing to say but GOD BLESS

[@susiekwong3814]

Love Emmylou Harris forever!

[@FLL999]

It's been 3 years since I posted my comment, and I am glad you replied. It gave me another chance to hear her again! She sings lovely because she is lovely. We love her.

[@davidtrask6339]

This is one of my favorite songs. This 2002 Remaster is faithful to the words sung by Ralph Stanley, the author of the song. Search of the lyrics does not give words that quite match. The refrain, which gives the song its title, is sung twice. In the Internet version, the refrains are identical. In the version sung by Ralph and Emmy Lou in the 2002 version, the first refrain says "Lay down your soul, let Jesus in". The second refrain says "Lay down your soul at Jesus' feet. Is there anything that occurs to you about this difference?

[@deejayci]

Amazing , i'm rocking from my 3 years old on her music . A lifetime achiefment award is a million times earned by E.H. . Grtz Deejay Ci Belgium

[@MrIndyjoe]

The one and only Emmy Lou! Wow.

[@Sliepnir2006]

It has been a long time since this song was brought to mind, but none the less I guess I was meant to be here too :)) Thanks for this post...

[@TheSheriff74]

Awesome song and Artists! love the mandolin

[@graceseragon2737]

i love her song very much...

[@Beachbum5666]

WHAT A GOD GIVEN GIFT WE Have in Emmylou old texas guy

[@mattthompson9826]

Thank you Emmylou. I needed that.

[@QueenBeeBBQ]

So sorry to hear this. The Band of Angels has just gotten a very fine picker, Our ears shall feast again, one day.

[@MultiEyeswideopen]

Wonderful song...thank you so much for sharing

[@cobaingirl420]

soothing to the soul

[@dollyclayton5308]

every word in this song so true

[@Blacklamass]

Wow, Emmy can bring a tear to your eye?

[@keithrichardsrollingstones7279]

ONLY IF WE REALLY WORKED OUT , LIKE WENDY SAID TO ME , SORT IT OUT , , I KNOW YOU BOTH LOVE EACH OTHER , AND SHE IS RIGHT , THERE IS ALWAYS A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU , LOVE ALWAYS UR GLEN xxox

[@robertburr5336]

Instructive and beautiful: ty..

[@LiberalAsLordChrist]

Emmylou "I Love You" Harris That is my name for her.

[@LiberalAsLordChrist]

I do love the woman, not all her music, but some and her aura.

[@Dan-vt3nk]

Awesome!

[@afonso70110]

Emmylou is unique. Emmylou ...

[@peterdegroot6644]

Perfect

[@ninaratukalou605]

Listening 15/03/2020..SUVA, fiji

[@MONICA0465]

memories!!!!

[@SteelguitarLane]

As much as i love and grew up with Bessie, Skinny Minnie sounds great!! (Bessie is Tom's regular carved wood bass, Minnie is the travel bass) What a great band

[@carlmears3219]

yes she is Chan ot tp b the most beautiful w woman i have ever seen .and sangs like a night ngail

[@NourNZ]

she does such a good version.

[@RATkins741]

That's some very tastful fiddle work.

[@josephschultz8974]

My dear Emmylou. How have you been doing? Long time no see you. I really would like to see you. Why don't you come here some day? I will be waiting for you my darling. Kisses and hugs.

[@SteelguitarLane]

@CookStetco Keith was subbing for Jimmy Gaudreau, who couldn't make the trip

[@thrak576]

@Scanjoon Are you saying that people who like punk and/or rap have no taste in music? I like both of those genres I like this too, so what do you say about me then?

[@Mordroc]

Few people know that most people die of a heart attack, just before dawn.

[@CCRoxtar]

Who, starting at 2:25, sings the verse that Ricky Skaggs had sung in the 1980 studio recording?

[@uhprah]

she is very attractave for her age

[@cuzinkevin]

Yes it was great. Looks like the BBC have realised that we don't want a diet of cooking and DIY programs.

[@BeckyOTC]

Look for this with ricky skaggs

[@krokis54]

Is it Mike Melford on dobro?

[@mandograssable]

Mike Auldridge.

[@MauriceCBrown3rd]

That was Mike Auldridge, my beloved late Uncle , God Blessed him

[@banjoist123]

Tom Gray, bass.

[@Rosti.Burger]

i second that if entertainment is her making innuendo and insulting every contestant, there must be a way to avoid paying the TV licence (aside from not watching tv of course...) but this is what more music should be like though

[@coonshine1]

Makes me proud of my white hair...

[@haanashim]

Don't understand the 5 dislikes; if this isn't your style of music, go elsewhere.

[@Sergiotunes1976]

legal

[@Jesusonlymediatorwithgod]

the Spirit and the bride say come quickly Lord Jesus....comfort yourselves with the words of scripture as wickedness increases world wide.watch and pray.accept Jesus as your God and saviour and show evidence of being born again,by having a change of mind and heart,whereby the heart was the worst thing to God and people,but now the best.

[@Scanjoon]

5 people must have been searching for "punk" or "rap."

[@bluegrasslass]

Don't hold your breath. They've just paid Anne Robinson millions of £s of OUR MONEY to do that shitty Weakest Link for the next 10 years. Christ. That's entertainment?! Great music BTW!