Emmylou Harris - "Till I Gain Control Again"

"Till I Gain Control Again" , written by Rodney Crowell, is from Elite Hotel, the second album Emmylou Harris recorded for Warner Brothers released in December 1975. Back up was provided by the Hot Band, which featured legendary Elvis Presley sidemen James Burton and Glen D. Hardin as well as the young songwriter, Rodney Crowell, on backup vocals and rhythm guitar. Emmylou Harris has remained one of the most gifted and respected performers and writers of country and popular music. Please enjoy this wonderful song beautifully performed by Emmylou. This sound recording is administered by WMG. No copyright infringement is intended. This purpose of this upload is for viewer enjoyment and education not for monetary gain.

[@BrianWMay]

Bought that album Elite Hotel when it was released. A wonderful artist and a hugely talented lady.

[@tracy1273]

If you don't love Emmy Lou Harris ... Aaaah you have no heart or soul ...what an angel....

[@johnhextall1136]

Incredible! The fade out harmonies with Linda too!

[@dgrichmondbc]

What talent. I don't care what anyone says, there will likely never be another time in musical development like the 60's and 70's.

[@michaelmurphy3546]

This was my wife and my favorite song. I lost her 3 years ago. Now I can't listen to it without crying. 💗

[@jackwalker1822]

Rodney writes it, Emmylou sings it. Hard to beat that.

[@laurelpalmcamphor]

I used some of the words to tell my sister, in the hospital, who has stage 3-4 cancer: "Just like the sun over the mountaintops. You know I'll always come again. Out on the road that lies before us now, there are some turns where we will spin. I only hope that you can hold me now, til I can gain control again." I pray the chemo works. Thanks for the words. They comforted her.

[@phillyjulie]

Such a hard thing to see anyone go through, let alone a sister...I know. I hope she's still here but if she's not I hope this song comforts you.

[@ruth4010]

There is no one that will have your back like a sister. With all the arguing we did when we were younger, I always knew she had my back and loved me. We are both old now and I pray we both finish our lives together.

[@dianejens7054]

I used to listen to this so much I about wore out the record. Tried to sing like her as well. Wonderful memorized of a 77 year old.

[@danielquincy6089]

.This woman is so flawless, it takes my breath away!! She's my queen in every sense of the word,for the last 37 years of my llife ,anyway. Saw her in concert, in 1980,in Anaheim, Ca.She came out in a white lace dress,with yellow boots. I wanted to cry,as she floated across the grass on her way to the stage. What an Angel!!!

[@sherp2u1]

I hear ye brother, it's not fair, no defenses for this woman!

[@kevinmorin7965]

@@sherp2u1 The good Lord did not intend mortal men to be able to resist the Angels He sent down to be among us.

[@brunningwolf]

Daniel Quincy sings great but not very friendly

[@h2oboater]

Her voice is that of an Angel. I have never heard a better female singer ... I know some may argue that , but that is my opinion ... 😉 I truly am thankful she shared her talent with us all ....💚💙 Beautiful !!

[@darwinprice3962]

The only one that can touch my heart.

[@i-35vagabond56]

I agree 100%. There's Emmylou Harris and then there's everybody else. Nobody sings like Emmylou. She's so captivating and mesmerizing and hypnotizing. And such a good and kind human being. I love the harmonies of Emmylou, Linda Ronstadt, and Fayssoux Starling at the 4:26 mark. So pure and Angelic. I've never heard anything like it. It's so beautiful. One of the most magical musical moments ever recorded.

[@abdelkaderchikhi1847]

h2oboater she has a magnificent voice, but Dolly’s is just beyond compare. Likewise i love emilou harris dont get wrong.

[@jserra17]

Don’t know if this will resonate here - I grew up in a home in which all music was valued and accepted. That included Opera and my professional career as a lawyer brought me deep into that world with two world class opera star clients. Emmy Lou’s voice has the power and range to have made her a star there - rarified company indeed.

[@davidlandis7916]

no argument here....the best ever

[@morris65j41]

Summer of '70 a picker friend took me to a small bar in DC (21st Amendment) to hear a local (Bethesda) girl do her stuff! As she approached the tiny stage next to the bar it was instant Crush City! One note out of her mouth sealed the deal...forever!-)

[@TheBobbolyard]

I have listened to this hundreds of times, never get tired of hearing it. Such a performer....

[@tjwash2]

There's just something about the way this song is crafted that is pure genius to me. The way it starts off so tentatively and builds. When Linda chimes in the sky opens up!

[@PMona-fr5xe]

Looks and voice like an angel! And Rodney Crowell is such an exceptionally gifted songwriter!

[@andrecliche7638]

PMona1505 $-

[@ulrichwill496]

👍👍👍👍❤️❤️👏👏 Greetings from Switzerland. I have See this beautifull Women the First Time 1979. ❤️❤️

[@br8071]

This song got me over many a heartbreak. Thank you Emmylou for the integrity of your voice and music.

[@danielsutton2031]

Need someone to hold me now

[@i-35vagabond56]

This is a classic Emmylou Harris song. It's by far the best version of this song, written by Rodney Crowell, one of the Founding members of Emmylou's Hot Band, the best band in the history of country music. I love the angelic harmonies near the end, Emmylou, Linda Ronstadt and Fayssoux Starling. One of the most magical musical moments ever recorded.

[@catman916]

I have long considered this to be one of Emmylou's greatest recordings, Michael.

[@davidschmidt6013]

Three angels singing in harmony, what would you expect? ;)

[@paacer]

Many thanks for the names of the backing singers . Three of the greatest female voices in Country music .

[@MrPoodleguy]

Blue Rodeo has a very good cover of this as well, but let’s face it, nobody can best Emmylou. Got to see her @ the Mesa Ampitheater in or around 1975. What a gracious, beautiful lady!❤❤

[@jamesedwards2237]

Still on my bucket list.

[@ColinHS48]

Beautiful woman, beautiful song. Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it

[@margaretdunne2123]

Same here

[@rabbi120348]

This song almost ran me off the road when I first heard it in 1993 or 94. It still brings me to tears 20+ years later.

[@TeutonicTribe]

😥😘

[@breffnipark]

Beautifully sung Emmylou ! Another fab Rodney Crowell song.

[@winstonmiddlebrooks2609]

Love the song.She does it justice

[@debbiespina7026]

Hauntingly beautiful song and impeccable background and harmony by Linda.

[@theresewalters1696]

Love Linda too.

[@maggiethecat1538]

Linda is singing harmony?

[@johndillinger2170]

Who’s Linda ?

[@debbiespina8957]

John Dillinger Oh Lordy!

[@tjwash2]

Linda Ronstadt and Fayssaux Starling. Would have been the best song on either of the trio albums had they done it with Dolly. Nobody better say Dolly who?

[@maggiethecat1538]

The harmonies at the end are heart breaking..💔 She is so beautiful.. Her and Lindas voices together.. Heavenly..💙🙏💙

[@timgrim4677]

Elite Hotel is the most prized of my vinyl collection.

[@sharleencronje8132]

This is probably one of the most beautiful songs of hers. This and 'Bang the Drum Slowly'.

[@afonso70110]

My God, is Emmylou !!! The voice of angels.

[@frankdefronzo9995]

what a voice..what! a gift..i could listen to her 24 hours a day..god bless you Emmylou....

[@aedichris4784]

Absolutely!!!!

[@aedichris4784]

@Jim Halfpenny ??

[@2pi628]

No doubt! I've been singing this song for over forty years --- This is the best version I think I have ever heard . Wow! Really Good!... Note: The recording engineer needs to back off on the (Bass) guitar though. Its overpowering. Its drowning out the vocals at some points. -->The long slide "twang" for a lack of a better word. LoL

[@Oriolesfun]

My biggest crush. Whatta talented woman. When Her and Willie sing this together it’s heaven

[@leeannep.7652]

Everything she touches is unbelievable.

[@Tatjana.B]

What a beautiful voice, so tender and nice song too.

[@DeweyBrown1]

Agree, she definitely blessed with a wonderful voice, have enjoyed listening to Emmylou since the 70's. Till I Gain Control Again my favorite.

[@tonwijnen1100]

The best song I ever heard about the need of being loved, especially when there are difficulties. I only hope that you can hold me now till I can gain controll again.

[@donnaharbour703]

I have never heard better harmony, or heartfelt emotion in a song!

[@tjwash2]

Donna Harbour nobody does it quite like Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt

[@paacer]

Such a beautiful song . Well done to Emmy and Rodney . I was lucky enough to see them both in concert many years ago .

[@LisaButterfly-lf7vb]

It doesn't get better...than THIS.

[@daniellucena9694]

Lisa Grubbs!!!

[@keepsmilin5766]

talk about country soul...written by a master song writer...sung by one of the best in the business

[@daniellucena9694]

What a great song they did together!!Emmylou and Linda!!

[@theresewalters1696]

Still one of my favorites after years.

[@patrickvdberg8199]

Thank Dear Lady for your wonderful music.

[@zydecook]

Loved this tune even before hearing it live in 1977 at Tanglewood. Live, it blew me away.

[@jserra17]

The first 7 lines of this song are perfect... “Just like the sun over the mountain tops, You know I’ll always come again, You know I love to spend my morning times, Like sunlight dancing on your skin. I’ve never gone so wrong as for telling lies to you What you’ve seen is what I’ve been You know me better than I can.” Rodney Crowell is one of the great song writers of the past half century.

[@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q]

👍💓

[@richardduve6711]

Beautiful voice ,beautiful music.i love this song

[@catman916]

It has long been one of my favorites from Emmylou, Richard. I would add to your description - beautiful woman.

[@johnhedges235]

What a beautiful and talented woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ulrichwill496]

Realy, the Voice off an Angel!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@chuck7476]

Emmylou is Always in Control When it Comes to Singing , She Sings From the Heart .

[@tectorama]

I have this album, bought when it first came out. She has a powerful voice.

[@cheffy117]

this wonderful Lady could sing the telephone book ,I would buy it .and to have the quality in the lovely Linda backing??? Priceless.

[@unclemayhem6696]

I’ve loved this song for decades, but unbelievably, this is the first time that I have heard this version, the original. Absolutely beautiful and outstanding! Thank you Emmy Lou for sharing your beautiful voice with the world and thank you Rodney for this priceless composition.

[@darcitarascio4343]

She is so Beautiful!

[@mhyatt82262]

Darci Tarascio - Yeah, she is. ....inside & outside.

[@davidschmidt6013]

I LOVE EMMYLOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andrzejczechowski8207]

me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikebaillie6714]

to me it doesn't matter what classic country singer has cut this song its one of the best hands down prove me wrong

[@chuck7476]

There are not many Ladies that can sing like Emmylou , She can take you to a Dream World ,

[@kirkpeters8043]

Flawless haunting voice. Thank you Emmylou.

[@kenhutley971]

I just love this woman

[@normansvelund9885]

This was the greatest song I've ever heard.

[@bartjoy5179]

After hearing this album I was never the same. She had me and I never want it to end.

[@countryboywilliams6755]

Absolutely mind-boggling FANTASTIC

[@jjr41879]

she's been my favorite female singer in my life. I am 65, similar age, saw all her changes. She sings as I would expect to hear an angel sing, her crescendos are off the charts, unbelievable, unmatched.

[@herbhouston5378]

What a fabulous song and a beautiful woman!

[@DougJohnson-o5y]

This song gives me goose bumps.

[@jonnyjaywick]

ahead of its time. still timeless. cosmic american music.

[@petermulheron9000]

one of the best country songs I have ever heard ..... beautiful

[@catman916]

I agree. It still sounds as wonderful as it did 41 years ago.

[@jackevans7251]

they kept me as hostage

[@wernerwonnenburg6710]

peter mulheron

[@normansvelund9885]

The best female singer ever!

[@stephenstills2]

Norman Svelund-Take a listen to Judy Collins' album "Who Knows Where the Time Goes," as well as the songs "Since You've Asked" and "Albatross" from her "Wildflowers" album--then get back to me.

[@gemolibre]

Sublime, she has a real voice of angel. She is my idol.

[@nuthatchluv]

I used to listen to Emmylou years ago and to hear right now on this cold night in Vancouver is so special...like I am hearing her for the first time.

[@fpngan]

It doesn't get better than Emmylou and Linda Ronstadt together

[@catman916]

The only thing possibly better is Emmylou, Linda, and Dolly on the Trio albums.

[@LisaButterfly-lf7vb]

It doesn't get better than Emmylou. Period. Totally LOVE her.

[@jackthorne3988]

Words can't express how Emmylou makes me feel. Every time I hear her angelic voice, I'm in the clouds! She is such a beautiful lady!

[@margaretdunne2123]

amazing and beautiful

[@davistsosie4116]

Margaret Dunne Dunn

[@Swannstarr]

Beautiful Video of a Beautiful Woman.

[@theresewalters1696]

Love this song. She sings with feeling. With Linda Ronstadt! My 2 favorites ❤!

[@chuckvanyo9327]

makes me tear up just listening to her voice

[@markchacon7002]

Will always be #1 on my playlist🎼🎤🎶🗿💖🌹 SweetHeart of the Rodeo💆

[@ronnieneihart1947]

Love Emmy Lou music. This is great

[@patriciaberthelot4616]

Emmylou says it so well with the voice of an angel.🎼😀👏

[@williamobrien9726]

Beautiful

[@yvonnestoppels1389]

wonderfull voice

[@peterangell168]

My favourite female singer of all times

[@kristinerobinson1860]

I never get tired of hearing this song. I listened when I was young and wanted that person and now that I am older I finally feel it. Thanks 💕

[@jennieanderson971]

Please Hold Me Tightly.. I’m Afraid....🥀

[@lawanaemmett9989]

Beautiful woman beautiful voice.

[@renatomarimla7088]

All song emmelylou Harris I like

[@res89p6gk]

She's been taking my breath for years.

[@catman916]

Her appearance has become more sophisticated and elegant, which I think has added to her beauty.

[@raywardrup2954]

Beautiful - Just Beautiful

[@dena8258]

Love this!❤

[@donborden4188]

Thankyou Emmy.

[@genelabrie6770]

SHE ALWAYS GIVES ME "GOOSEBUMPS!" JUST BEAUTIFUL!

[@jjr41879]

yep, has done it for me 45 years now, all the way back to the two GP albums that got her going. If there was ever a voice to be described as "angelic" it is hers. Saw her either 4 or 5 times in the late '70's and '80's, charisma there similar to Dolly. There just is a warmth exuded so few ever reach. She's an American treasure.

[@Reddirtgirl1]

There’ll never be an angel like enmylou❤

[@teamsimpleleadfoot4546]

When the energy crisis was at its peak I would let emmylou get gas anytime she wanted. One lady said hey why is she getting gas she has odd numbered plates and this is an even numbered day! I just lied and said she is a nurse and all medical personnel can get gas anytime. 😜 she believed me. Emmylou stopped by a week later and gave me tickets to the Child's Herald to see her show with my buddies. When we got there she sat us up front stopped by our table and told the gas story to the whole audience. Class Act. She's Great!

[@garypaquin9571]

A great story. I think I would faint if I saw her real life. She also would have made a great nurse.

[@jserra17]

Even day gas on the odd day? I’d have given her the station.

[@RenoWeedLajos]

Teamsimple Leadfoot guess from the moment she told all the audiance about the gas abd nurse story..half feale of California between 17 and 80 were nurse. haha.

[@tomtorrell8019]

I also saw her at that Child Herald..had to be about 1972. She was unknown then. But I was so taken by her face and her voice..I asked and found out her name. I wanted to remember her. Back then she sang mostly folk music. About a year later I heard her sing a duet with Gram Parsons on a country station....was so impressed I said....hey..that's her. It was called 20,000 roads and I ran out and bought the album Grievious Angel I still have it. She's in her 70's now and still a beauty.

[@Romooi53]

Breathtaking song and performance!!!!

[@bonitapritschet5847]

TRUE TRUST AND LOVE--TIMELESS,,,BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andyhayes5226]

love this song

[@suemorin7598]

Love Emily Lou. Always have. She brings back happy and bad times in my life. I cry every time.

[@elainelindy]

emmylou you are a gift from above . the most beautiful voice ever! thank you

[@stevemichalski226]

I love her music

[@stevemichalski226]

Which of her songs is your favorite

[@richmosley4307]

What a gift 🎁 too us all

[@Glendoras]

I never thought of it as a religious song, but like for you, it's one of my favourite songs too and I agree she is one of the best singers.

[@RenoWeedLajos]

this is one of the finest songs i have ever heard. and this amazing beautiful voice of Emmylou Harris. i m blown away and feel totally excited. i

[@theresewalters1696]

This song is gold!

[@johntalbot-bagnall8031]

Heart-piercing. Heart-wrenching. Heart warming.

[@lorrainetoth3528]

I am weeping. I'm overwhelmed by the tenderness of this.

[@catman916]

It's one of my favorites by Emmylou, Lorraine.

[@rickbell2697]

Always and Forever................That voice is amazing..............Way Faring Stranger is my favorite

[@elainelindy]

the most beautiful voice ever emmylou you are a gift to me from above thank you

[@anthonyrumbold4736]

Awesome best song ever

[@donborden4188]

Brought tears to my eyes in the tuxedo bar in milwaukee years ago. Still holds my soul. An angel.