Emmylou Harris - Till I Gain Control Again (1983)

Live on CHCH-TV in Hamilton, Canada, Dec 12, 1983. Rodney Crowell, Albert Lee, and Rosanne Cash are also participating. Song's written by Rodney Crowell.
Just a reupload of the deleted video, originally uploaded on KZbin by someone else.

[@joeohhboy5384]

I am 53 and have had a crush on Emmy as long as I can remember. I am a musician and absolutely love soulful country music. The songs that she does are just the perfect melodies and rhythms and harmonies that move my soul. She is an absolutely beautiful woman and her voice is angelic. She is my definition of perfection.

[@raymeyers6494]

me too!

[@theresaterry164]

I am 63 and always felt that Emmy has the voice of an angel.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Back in the day when you visited someone you'd look at their record collection. The number of people that had on display with Emmylou as the vocalist, either lead or backing, was amazing. And yes, my crush.

[@mroseman0912]

I first saw Emmylou live in the mid-seventies in Madison, Wisconsin. It was a magical experience for me. The Hot Band! I’ve since seen her as many times as I can, but never enough. Her voice, her performance, her whole being, thrills me. I saw her in New York City at a small bar and I was seated less than ten feet from her. It was incredible, as if I had been able to see The Beatles in the sixties in a club. There are many great musicians, but no one like her. I still get goosebumps when I hear her sing.

[@christinecosgrove954]

Is roseanne In the huff can't compare with emmylou

[@markd8469]

Rodney Crowell wrote this masterpiece. Great singer and songwriter in his own right

[@jeffshadrick3550]

Spent many a day smoking weed and drinking wine listening to Emmylou in the 70s. That voice just gets in your soul.

[@keithborrill7160]

Oh, I've said it so many times, Emmylou has the looks, and the voice of an angel, she just cannot be surpassed.

[@mrjasondylan]

The greatest female who ever stepped up to a microphone without question.

[@5150pb]

There are two kind of men when it comes to Emmylou. Those that are in love with her and those that haven't met her. Willie Nelson.

[@keithborrill7160]

@@5150pb That has got to be the truest thing I ever heard

[@markusgarnett9393]

You are exactly right!! Damn good taste.

[@flautalee3090]

She also helps other artists as does Dolly Parton.

[@wrightchix]

The trifecta, Emmy Lou, Rodney Crowell, and master guitarist Albert Lee.

[@timgrim4677]

My copy of Elite Hotel is one of my mostly prized vinyls I have. She is a true legend!

[@CoreaKixx420]

If there is a more heavenly vocalist on the planet, I could not name that person!! This girl can sing harmonically anything with anyone. Emmylou is an unparalleled icon in the industry!!

[@chuck7973]

Its no wonder Emmylou has 14 Grammy awards to her name , she is simply the best of the best , A Beautiful song

[@pbrooks4040]

And written by Rodney Crowell!

[@mrjasondylan]

The guitarist in red wrote this great writer.

[@DonaldBurris-d7f]

Her music still makes me happy cry after 50yrs.

[@davidroga6508]

Heard a lot of versions of this masterpiece, GP, Alison K and other. But this version is the best . The purity of Emmy’s voice and the soul she puts into the song us amazing. Just beautiful.

[@david-pb4bi]

It’s great but think Van Morrison does the best one ever, more feeling, the Celtic thing.

[@laurapoulsen276]

The only other version I have heard is Crystal Gale and I always thought she did a wonderful job. She’s my favorite. I did not know about Emmy Lou’s version until now

[@MrPoodleguy]

Blues Rodeo does a great cover of this, but nobody tops the great Emmylou!!❤️❤️

[@jerryturner3997]

One things for sure....our Rodney Crowell is one of the best....when it comes to writing 📚...SONGS..🎶...Thanks...✨..

[@lazaruslong6382]

IMHO,Rodney Crowell is one of the most overlooked songwriters and singers in the country. I once saw him,Willie Nelson,and Lyle Lovette on a "Songwriters Special" on PBS,and they were all singing songs one of the others had recorded. When Rodney sang one of Willie's "heartbreak songs",he had Willie crying before the song was half-way over. IIRC,Rodney actually wrote the song,and sold it to Willie to record.

[@brdesert]

This song used to accompany me on my long trips through the Nevada desert highways at midnight. The moon would rise in the distance as Emmylou sang this song. I felt as though she were singing it to me.

[@Genjo_N_Mojave]

@brdesert *She was singing to you, just for you!*

[@dmcewen772]

Awesome voice, my dad passed away he really loved her, brings me back memories from him

[@tomtorrell8019]

I've commented so much on Emmylou, her beauty and her voice. This is one of my favorite songs she does. Her voice is so pure and magnetic. The version on her LP is the best one because it's with her original band. Today's her birthday. Happy 74th Emmy, you are beautiful.

[@robertdavis4743]

So true.

[@tjwash2]

The harmony vocals by Linda Ronstadt and Fayssoux Starling on the recorded version are so beautiful.

[@jamesdevery6624]

This Lady comes from another World, Her music is Heavenly!!!

[@sonia4641]

Not heard this song for a few years. Goosebumps. Again. Thank you.

[@ingridp5786]

What a lovely performance of a beautiful song! Emmylou and her talented musicians.❤

[@martienevers]

Just like the sun over the mountain top You know, I'll always come again You know, I love to spend my morning time Like sunlight dancing on your skin And I have never gone so long Just for telling lies to you What you've seen is what I've been There is nothing that I can hide from you 'Cause you see me better than I can Out on the road that lies before me now There are some turns where I will spin I only hope that you will hold me now 'Til I can gain control again Just like a lighthouse, you must stand alone When mark the sailors journey's end No matter, what sea that I've been sailing on I'll always roll this way again Out on the road that lies before me now There are some turns where I will spin I only hope that you will hold me now 'Til I can gain control again Out on the road that lies before me now There are some turns where I will spin I only hope that you will hold me now 'Til I can gain control again Thank you very much

[@muhammadmoosa8918]

Lovely melodious, amazing lyrics and marvelous singing by Emmylou. With love.

[@freevue]

Emmylou is so talented and beautiful. Lovely version.Thanks so much, Kursebi

[@garydixon4681]

She drug her beauty right on in to old age. Next month she will be 74 and still drop dead gorgeous.

[@leesawyer7436]

Amen....what a classy lady

[@thomasquinn284]

Saw her sing Wild Horses at Merlefest a few years back. Amazing lady.

[@thomasquinn284]

Saw her sing Wild Horses at Merlefest a few years back. Amazing lady.

[@disiluzhund]

Living your truth makes a soul shine inside and out. ❤❤❤

[@HotRod29591]

As the years pass Emmylou gets more beautiful every day. If you don’t cry when you hear her sing you don’t feel what the rest of us feel then you are truly unfortunate.

[@MrGilly39]

Gosh! This angel from heaven. That angelic voice. She pierces my heart every time she sings. What a gift God has given us.

[@ulrichwill496]

Yes!! Greetings from Switzerland. ❤️❤️

[@johnmcconnell7717]

So true

[@davidparnell1893]

What a beautiful flower God created with Emmylou...I feel a bit more human amid her compositions and music given my lack of social skills...Emmylou understands the human heart and the chords of life like few performers ever do. I love the way she honored Gram Parsons...an honest tear is more remembered than a ticker tape parade.

[@robertdavis4743]

Amen!

[@johnlennon8653]

Must be very hard for an artist to sing a song with the original singer/ songwriter standing next to them, playing with the band. Kudos to Emmylou and Rodney Crowell for this performance!

[@chuckrrose]

Great song, incomparable singer…and check out that classic guitar solo by Albert Lee!

[@russparker1647]

An ethereal voice that melts my heart. And coming from such a beautiful woman. My favourite female singer/artist of all time.

[@johnfeatherstone7299]

Emmylou the best, Albert Lee the greatest, Rodney Crowell, superb song writer.

[@ulrichwill496]

❤️❤️🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@robertewalt7789]

Too bad Roseanne Cash just sat on her stool.

[@robertdavis4743]

What a beautiful woman. I've loved her for 45 years.

[@donlarge282]

I heard her sing 'Boulder to Birmingham' at the Exit In in Nashville in 1976, and have loved her ever since.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Quanta armonia nella sua voce... 😊🤗😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘💞💋💯🌅

[@geraldmontague5391]

The purity, the dedication, the intensity and the beauty: how would you describe this music? Country/ Americana? It puts all other genres in the shadow. It is so grown up.

[@rondawalker1848]

It's seems everyone just went into dream mode when she started singing

[@bigal25938]

She makes me miss my past sometimes.

[@anthonychiu6912]

Simply beautiful ❤️

[@garydixon4681]

I've said it before and I will say it again. "She's just another woman, the way a diamond, is just another rock."

[@jimgordon6629]

Mr. Dix, I love that statement!!

[@davidwest3151]

I agree, she is quite XXXXX

[@garydixon4681]

@@davidwest3151 David, I'm pleased you agree. This woman, Emmy Lou Harris, has way too much dignity, however, to have a X of any kind, never mind five X's, associated with her presence. . . . I've spent untold hours in grocery lines, waiting to pay for my groceries. Not once, do I ever remember her being on the cover of any of those newspapers that no "Respectable Fish," would allow it self to be wrapped in. You know, there called "Tabloids." The newspapers that the Royal Family spends their life on. . . . She has too much dignity for those rags, also. X's and dignity are not compatible in my humble opinion.

[@rabbi120348]

@@garydixon4681 Apparently "XXXXX" = "sui generis" and he just wasn't sure of the Latin spelling.

[@rainymctrixie1]

No way she, she is a special diamond made of rock.

[@billwylie8266]

I have beeen here 2 hourswatching and listining and crying ----words can't describe ,,,,, ,beautiful

[@susanjordan3291]

Can't believe that my hair stylist's cousin, nick DeCaro did the string arrangements on this LP, Elite Hotel. He couldn't believe that I read credits on albums and made note of nick. That was an incredible LP. Yes....LP.

[@Mary-kb7pp]

Year 2024 listening to my mother favorite singer that i always called boring coz she played her songs all the time.❤

[@mshemking]

Wow thanks for sharing, I love Her voice!

[@meekdavid6455]

You're looking beautiful with amazing view how're you doing?

[@TimTate-l1b]

Emmylou can sail on my sea anytime and dance across my skin. What I hear is liquid gold in her voice. I’ve been coming back for 50 plus years now for yet another fix. One note and I’m enchanted, simply undone!

[@anniedavis4569]

Such a beautiful song in this sad 😢 time

[@WillyPDX94]

The lady sitting behind Emmylou is one of my all time favorite singers. Roseanne Cash.

[@jamespippin9435]

I heard she got that special seat by sleeping with the songwriter.

[@stormryder811]

She was married to Rodney at the time

[@klam1699]

Married 34 years. 2 grown kids. Beautiful wife. But in the next life , of all the women in the world, including my lovely wife , I’d choose Emmy over them all if them. Beautiful singer, beautiful everything. Been a fan over 40 years

[@rabbi120348]

My lady was a big Emmylou fan too. I once told her that I never cheated on her and I never would, but if I got a chance with Emmylou Harris I don't know if I could be so sure of myself. She laughed and said if she were a guy she'd feel the same way. Gone 10 years now.

[@terrymoe2565]

Thanks so much for finding and reposting this gem. Emmylous response to the feedback alone makes it worthwhile. Only thing I could wish for is to have Linda on harmony.

[@newkidintown_]

That's Linda sitting there, right?

[@Kursebi]

@@newkidintown_ no, it's Rosanne Cash

[@kingfarouk3468]

Or the late great Gram Parsons

[@gailturnage4394]

I love hearing her saying she can yodel like the old Opry singers there she is just an awesome little lady I love your songs and I hope you continue to write more little black bird is my favorite

[@ulrichwill496]

Love from Switzerland. ❤️❤️🇨🇭

[@maryjocurrington5096]

This is for someone who knows exactly who I am. Will love you forever B

[@noretreatbabynosurrender2917]

KZbin please make this lovely Video available in Germany again. Watching currently from Denmark.

[@stewartlewis1910]

Has to be what angels sound like when they sing!!! How can one woman stay so beautiful!!!! Rodney what a TALENT !

[@kjell-akejonasson6316]

So beautiful song, and she sings it so wonderful. God bless you Emmylou Harris

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

Those dreamy eyes get me every time. Beautiful lady.

[@tammybarnhart9733]

I remember listening to her when I was younger !! I always thought her voice was what an angel would sound like !!!❤

[@thomasberry1379]

4:12 - till I gain control again . . . I'm melting . . . What a lovely performance and performer.

[@dionst.michael5818]

Nothing like tearin your heart out on the first line. Lol. That voice

[@Jk201]

Jesus this was fantastic. New to Miss Lou … powerful

[@koosfender6793]

You took the words right out my mouth allthough i,am so much older,EH is my muse, 4 ever.Cheers from Amsterdam.Koos

[@RemingtonRidersMusic]

Thanks for posting this gem.

[@koosfender6793]

This cry in her voice makes me really shiver.God bless the queen.

[@k.c.beagle7102]

An angel is singing, beautiful.🙂

[@jameshuddlestone1265]

I fell in love with her when I was 17 many years have passed 61 now and still love this beautiful lady AND her VOICE is so angelic

[@carlosalbertoduayhevillase4692]

Thanks a lot.

[@williamphillips1852]

She has the most beautiful smile and eyes I’ve ever seen. The tone of her voice is exquisite!

[@lucasflanders8557]

Wow! That brings back memories.

[@blindbasser]

Used to be a favorite, haven't heard this song in yrs .

[@dickieulu8813]

Emmy songs blows me away. I love them all ❤

[@1960jaybo]

Cool seeing Rodney Crowell playing with her, the songs actor. He is a genius.

[@ricardomagnificent]

Hearing this version for the first time ... fantastic. Love Willy's cover.

[@Sluggo01]

Thank you Emmy, this agin assured me your from the best!!!!

[@RoNSantiago-ot7vn]

Awesome 🎵🎸👍sweet smiles😊while singing👍

[@stevejesus6525]

Goddam is there any doubt Emmy Lou is the best country singer that ever lived?

[@pbrooks4040]

Nope

[@juanarto]

Emmylou!! ☺️

[@TheInnerYouCAS_K]

When Emmy Lou isn't doing shows, she is teaching angels to sing ~

[@geoffreyjohnston6483]

I got free ickets to see this lovely lady at Boise State in '80 or '81. My now ex-wife wouldn't go at first, but finally... A great show, a wonderful show but the overall experience was like soy sauce on ice cream as usual. That's one of many reasons she's an ex. I have always loved her music, her voice and playing par excellence.

[@arlenemulqueeney7891]

One of the greatest musicians. May he rest in peace ❤

[@mazpac]

A beautiful voice!

[@finneguitarplayer9825]

Was für eine Stimme - Emmylou Harris , und Albert Lee an der Lead Gitarre 👏👏👏

[@danieldavis4494]

Love this song when EmmyLou does it!

[@clarkie101]

love this band

[@robertgraham399]

Lovely voice. I also love the two Yorkshire sisters' version by the Haley Sisters.

[@AztecJimmy]

I like how she was inspired by Joan Baez, wanted to sing folk but then unexpectedly found the purity of country music. She just followed her heart.

[@johnstone8760]

I have loved this woman from day 1. I am 60 now so I've been around a bit....

[@ollieallard808]

75 here, loved EmmyLou right from the start, soooo many decades ago...

[@kathleenfox1659]

She's brilliant seen her several times

[@Jock-jb3sy]

Amen to these comments a God given talent indeed

[@joycevaneekhout4992]

❤ beautiful song

[@rickmueller7082]

an angels voice

[@lesliechristie6230]

God made you special to sing, you are the best 👌.

[@lynwooddeforest9889]

One of the Best

[@piyabiswas9475]

Such a beautiful lady with sweet voice..song is so meaningful..

[@thebuff1611]

Flashbacks of the good ole days

[@TheKerry1961]

Awesome.❤❤❤

[@pjoconnor718]

“And that girl could sing”☮️

[@DonaldBurris-d7f]

I have loved her since 1975…I’m 68

[@markusgarnett9393]

That voice!!!!

[@bobgriffin2454]

Happy Birthday angel

[@chucklayton4434]

Emmy, you sing like an Angel, this song makes me misty all the time

[@tinykoenraads2573]

Emmylou she's the best ..........................

[@janicedavidson1236]

Love love love Emmylou. Hot Band kind of good too😊

[@TheInnerYouCAS_K]

And God blew breath into her lungs and said " sing Emmy....sing.."

[@tomrucco6490]

Yes and only greatest could come from the breath of the Lord!

[@suzyharthcock7913]

Amen..😍😘🦋

[@doanldraney9073]

Amen to that.

[@gordondavenport4019]

Emmy Lou and Rodney…….True and blessed gifts to us from God.

[@tinawilson7101]

Love this. I was a teenager then. I still enjoy hearing it.. my altime fave song!!

[@GerCoyle-ld6mm]

So good ❤❤❤

[@dannylewis7933]

Emmylou....fantastic!

[@silesiusmichaelis3905]

This is, surprisingly, the first time that I've heard this version of what is one of my favourite songs of all time. Up until now, the only version I was aware of was by Blue Rodeo on their album Five Days in July. shoulda checked the writing credits!