Linda Ronstadt Dolly Parton Emmylou Harris Trio live on The Tonight Show

Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton live on US TV around the time of the Trio album release 1986 - 3 songs!

[@maryannanderson2213]

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how it's done. Three of the greatest voices EVER, being backed up by some world-class musicians. Can't ask for much more. I was so glad that Carson gave them the chance to do three songs so each of them could take the lead on one song. I miss him. Those who THINK they are taking his place are just extremely poor pretenders.

[@bettygraham]

I so agree with you!

[@jamesalley4061]

Amen Carson was the king of late night rip Johnny

[@Er-sv5tn]

Amen.....no virtue signaling political BS just pure entertainment

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@randyventresca4152]

All 3 are great with their own special talents. But I must say, Linda Ronstadt is the greatest, most diverse female vocalist of her generation.

[@ralphkern380]

3 of the clearest purist voices I've ever heard. That they are contemporaries and managed to collaborate is PHENOMINAL.

[@jamessveinsson6006]

Three. Voices from the heavens with more talent than any female performer going forward

[@barbriddell2347]

I remember the video and it has haunted me for years😢

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Dolly & Emmylou went to Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 & 2000 respectively. CMHF needs to induct Linda while we can all celebrate with and for her. She earned it both musically and by promoting & bringing many more fans to the genre. It would also put the TRIO in a permanent place of honor. Come on Nashville, it's the right thing to do!

[@johnforeman634]

There’s just something about Linda’s voice that moves me more than anyone else. I’ve literally found myself wiping tears away not knowing what the hell just happened.

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Linda MAKES us feel our feelings with her singing. Couple that with memories of life events around the song or her era of singing and the eye sprinklers can turn on. Whether happy or sad tears there's not a darn thing wrong with that either, just being a human.

[@sammencia7945]

8:27 Watch Linda, her right hand and the microphone. She does this in all live shows on video out there. She is every so subtly moving the mic up down left and right to perfectly position it for the vocal at that time. 1/8th inch here, 1/4 inch there. Few singers have ever done this. A true master of her craft.

[@bobbeck5866]

Perfection, Jimmie Rodgers would have a tear in eye had he been here to listen. Linda Ronstadt was the finest female singer ever to grace this planet

[@sandburgmartin7947]

How do we know he wasn't? 🚂

[@andrewkling9530]

I'm pretty sure everyone on that stage reached legend status

[@Pdoolesct]

Russ Kunkel on drums. Lee Sklar on Bass David Lindley on guitar They have backed so many big names. Carole King James Taylor Jackson Browne Etcetera

[@williamkrause8723]

And Mark O'Connor

[@jackrambler3262]

They chose fabulous musicians, and who wouldn’t want to play with these three songbirds...

[@TheDivayenta]

That’s the iconic Mark O’Connor on fiddle.

[@Mark_Brooks]

Lee Sklar bass, David Lindley on guitar, mando, Russ Kunkel on drums, Dan Dougmore, steel guitar, Mark O'Connor on the fiddle/mando, Herb Pedersen on acoustic guitar. An all star cast. Together they may have played on over 300k tracks in their careers. (Lee Sklar alone has 25k)

[@RightReverandJimmy]

Every one of them as legendary as the ladies.

[@shantibel]

Thanks for the details.

[@carlop5705]

I am originally from Belgium this is the first time seeing this. This indeed The Most Beautiful 3 Female voice ever recorded.

[@almajuly4]

yes a trio will never be perfect without Linda Ronstadt

[@hectorsmommy1717]

What I love about these women is that they are all strong singers with distinctive voices but they also harmonize beautifully.

[@sahoo82]

Emmylou Harris soulful solo is so haunting... Priceless trio

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Emmylou is all soul. Man, i love every era of her music.

[@lnl3237]

"Red Dirt Girl" brings me to tears every time.

[@jmack619]

​@lnl3gotta go dig that up ! Thank you 237

[@nancyjimeno7001]

Mark O'Connor on violin. A musical genius.

[@dipierro4]

THANK YOU for pointing that out! I still recall, now almost 20 years ago now, when the Presidential election was undecided between Bush & Gore, there were videos of Mark O'Connor playing for the Gore supporters and of Wayne Newton (ugh!!) singing for the Bush supporters. And of course, I recall Mr. O'Connor as to other recordings as well.

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

Let's not forget his mandolin work on the second song! 🎶

[@diakristy6262]

LOVE mark O'Connor!

[@edmahonejr.9364]

@@dipierro4 Like anyone really gives a crap what the celebrities opinions or politics are we just want them to entertain us

[@LonnieFlemmer]

@@diakristy6262 I remember when Mark played county fairs in Washington in the 1970s

[@Kinuklon]

Music can't possibly ever be better than this

[@maryannanderson2213]

And autotune hadn't even been invented yet. Imagine that! Back then singers actually had to be able to sing!

[@sandburgmartin7947]

​@@maryannanderson2213and those stage musicians had to play without a sythesizer present to cover up their errors. Then again these guys had none.

[@hyutyub]

Didn't want it to end.

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Well stated. Have watched this MANY times. Each time is great. Must be like what they say about skydiving jumps: There are no boring ones.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Linda had the most lovely yet powerful voice of all, back in the 1970's.

[@terrysaint7629]

When these three lady's sing together the world stops

[@susanpratt4061]

Pretty tight band. And three of the finest female voices we've the pleasure to enjoy.🙂

[@timmycollins6145]

I love this

[@JanDreier-HH]

Lee Sklar on gb, David Lindley on lg, Russ Kunkel, dr, Dan Dougmore, steel g. Don't recognize the rest.

[@rongraber9776]

Looks like Mark O'Connor on the fiddle. Or someone stole his hat.

[@ken52vincent]

@@JanDreier-HH Herb Pedersen on acoustic guitar, I believe.

[@diakristy6262]

WHEN was this?

[@mthivier]

At the time, musical acts appearing on "The Tonight Show' were allotted two songs, but here, they gave the Trio three songs, so that each of the ladies got to do a song where she could sing lead.

[@kooter11111]

There is just no words to describe these three voices accompanied by such a great group of musicians.

[@lucidtim]

Emmy Lou will always be first and perfect.

[@tannerboyle9423]

Damn Linda. I love her

[@mattwc4394]

Impressive that they got this big a block of time - speaks to their collective greatness.

[@51pogo]

And credit to Johnny Carson for recognizing their artistry and ultimately preserving a rare live performance.

[@jmack619]

​@@51pogoand Ed for giving up his seat

[@knickertwistcopperby6066]

Utter perfection! Three of my most favourite singers of all time. Together they are peerless.

[@timmycollins6145]

Kick them I'm in the ass .

[@johnstone8760]

Linda will always be on my mind forever....😇

[@oopsiedaisy2156]

The band is KILLING it.

[@shantibel]

Love them all. Linda's phrasing is just impeccable.

[@mf5202]

And Mark O'Connor legendary fiddle. Angelic voices and a heck of a band.

[@Blueyes512]

Three true blessed voices. This music is so beautiful. The band is so good. Where is the good night entertainment like Carson was...... it isn't here now.

[@Er-sv5tn]

Amen...

[@steveweiss2081]

Pure gold...and that goes for every person on that stage. I’ve never seen so much talent together on one stage.

[@antoniogennari9961]

Emmylou Harris, a voice like an angel, sounds really great. Great great voices also those of Linda Ronstad and Dolly Parton. But Emmiylou has got something more shaking my heart.

[@rickbullock4331]

Three legends right there singing in amazing harmonies. They were backed by some pretty impressive musicians too. 👍👍

[@harlowboyle3204]

I grew up 60,70's real blues freak and love rock, jazz and big band from 30's 40's. I love um all together or alone.

[@jennifertrue3438]

Such harmony! That’s how it’s done. The musicians perfectly accompany and complement these three superstars’ voices.

[@michaelcollums4197]

The all star band with the Girls is Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, David Lindley, Steve Fishell, Herb Peterson and John Starling.

[@J_Kirch]

Wow... Leland sklar had dark hair at one time....

[@oldwest517]

Pretty. sure that is Mark O'Connor on fiddle.

[@SergeCeyral]

Yep, these ladies hired a gang of beginners loitering around... What a constellation of fine musicians !

[@PCPrabbit]

@@oldwest517 sure is, then he switches to mandolin. the guy started as a guitar prodigy then moved on to fiddle etc what a legend!

[@stevenmeyer9674]

@@oldwest517 Yep.

[@normagilpin7841]

Emmy Lou amazes me with her lack of facial expression, movement, or anything external that would result from the fabulous sounds she produces! But when Dolly, Emmy Lou & Linda sang Freight Train there were so many times their blend was so complete I couldn't tell who or if anyone of them had the "lead!" SO WONDERFUL!!! God bless Johnny for having them do this!

[@diakristy6262]

(always loved emmylous boots!)

[@normagilpin7841]

@sarahspeaks144 With THESE singers, you can bet it's "them," not some audio techy in a studio adjusting dials! ;-)

[@normagilpin7841]

@sarahspeaks144 LOL ... #dollymovingeverythingthatcan move !!! True ... Dolly is definitely the one in the trio intent on "standing out" - she has the lead, musically, is dressed in red, and "moves everything that can be moved" lol ... but I think I was SO focused on the sound that I pretty much ignored all the details of Dolly's "look at me" efforts ;-)

[@mauradriscoll1510]

I love these artists. I have had the pleasure of seeing Emmylou a number of times and Linda once in Boston. So on my bucket list is to see Dolly live. I could listen to them all day every dqy❤

[@jackhana7374]

This folks, is as close as you get to perfection!! Zowie!

[@HarleyIDDRC]

This is catching lightning in a bottle. But with harmony

[@marthamagee2055]

Man I love that fiddle! Love how each instrument gets properly highlighted.

[@johnbryant7478]

Marc O’Connor.

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Whether a complete verse and bridge or a 12 bar riff instrumental bluegrass is known for "featuring" the various instruments in the course of a tune. Check it out.

[@craigluhr7243]

Three of the best female vocalists of all time with an all star band. Priceless!

[@BBBYpsi]

Linda was one of Johnny's favorite singers. All three were great but IMHO Linda was the best singer of the three by far

[@timjanssen6846]

This never grows old.

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

Country music at it's finest !!!!!

[@sandburgmartin7947]

A lot of what passes for (new) country today only needs one accompanying instrument, a 750 CFM Leaf Blower.

[@frankmartinez2655]

Even the guys doing their thing fine as ever..watch as they move these fine singing wonders along with encore and more..

[@markmunger9978]

Three of the best voices of my lifetime. You can keep your Three Tenors. These ladies are the bomb.

[@amoditetseo9489]

Dolly Parton is my favourite artist of all the times, I starts listening her songs since thirty-five years ago, still all the songs which I listening is afresh for me.

[@elizabetakatalinic9369]

STOP EVERYTHING, LET THE WORLD STOP, DO NOT BREATHE THE THREE ANGELS SING. LOVE DOLLY FOREWER, YOUR ELI. FROM SWITZERLAND.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@stinglessscorp3927]

three most sensational voices..brings touching memories..😇 three unforgetable female legend singers.

[@patrickmcneely7792]

No matter what genre you favor, this is undeniably beautiful music. So much talent!

[@muniruadebambo5680]

These women are so lovely. They're the finest singers of all time. I love their harmony

[@charlesbeaver1212]

these girls always make me cry

[@tobineastwold]

The best ever. The most powerful voices and classiest ladies in music!

[@bellabella9181]

Linda is by far the best singer in this trio but is just blissing out on the harmonies. Love that woman! Lol

[@lnl3237]

"Blissing out"...now that's a phrase that's going to enter my vocabulary! Ms. Ronstadt gave us everything she had and then some. Just wish she could still sing with her friends.

[@pamelalapier9633]

She loves singing with other people.

[@elybascos7191]

Wow! Bravo to this 3 beautiful stunning ladies... Great songs... I love their Trio songs and keep on listening daily to their music...Godbless

[@charlesbeaver1212]

world class back up

[@Er-sv5tn]

we have fallen a very very long way..

[@sandburgmartin7947]

So true. There was no "autotune", synthesizer instruments, screamers, or provocative wardrobe gimmicks. Just real musicians playing real instruments in real time. Mostly it was 3 beautiful voices from 3 beautiful women with 3 beautiful spirits. This NEVER gets old.

[@sandyellis3004]

The harmonies and the Band, Awesome!!!!!

[@charlesbeaver1212]

I love all three of them girls with all my heart

[@keithcaudill4111]

A all star line up behind these woman

[@homerecorder50]

and today - what kind of music we have ? the good times are gone. The sixties will never come back.

[@bnconbrio]

Have always loved this album and now to see the superb musicians collaborating with them -gorgeous music! The fiddle player is outstanding and every one of the musicians so musical.

[@alanhudson2999]

Dolly was gorgeous in that dress...so petite but her hourglass figure is outstanding..Linda and Emmylou you ladies are some singing songbirds..good job ladies

[@davewollenberg1518]

They could've sung the phone book, and I would've been happy.

[@VonDutch68]

What a trio of iconic voices thanks Ladies ❤

[@karencrittenden414]

Magic, pure magic

[@Harls53]

I can't stop listening to these singers. So, so, good!!!!!

[@markredmond4570]

I love Linda RONSTADT and her voice more than any other singer of her generation! I have a picture of LINDA RONSTADT ON MY T- SHIRT PROMOTING MY PODCASTS 1-23 ,”EARS ON SANTA BARBARA PODCAST ON KZbin! Her VOICE IS HEAVENLY AND IT SENDS GOOSEBUMPS THROUGH MY WHOLE BODY! The COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME NEEDS TO INDUCT LINDA KRONSTADT IMMEDIATELY

[@robertmeyer1885]

Growing up, I always thought I was too intelligent, sophisticated, and had better taste than to listen to, much less enjoy, country music. Then came Trio and my arrogance was shattered.

[@sorooshhamedi790]

Old country music is awesome though! Anyone can enjoy 40s-60s country classics

[@frankmartinez2655]

Just three words.."Linda,Dolly,Emmylou"

[@clairewagner4416]

This entire album is inspiring, as is this television performance -- top class folks on those instruments, and then the 3 grand dames of country-style! All through the years, this album has rocked, and so many of us sing these songs because of the musical mentoring of these fine folks.

[@frompapertopeoplepodcast4889]

Absolute magic. My mom & I loved this collaboration so much. This reminds me of her.

[@jacquelynnshea3186]

Please just add to comment before us. How lucky to watch/listen to three of greatest. Yes, music behind them but what would you expect from them.

[@charlottecolley8713]

Love ♥️ you so much! God has given you His Voice! You are too special to be true and yet you are!!!!!! Bless you Sunshine ☀️

[@tracyeaves1084]

I still love too hear these ladies sing

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

Would've loved to see this trio.

[@harlowboyle3204]

What of cd set I ever got. I love all 3 whether sing together, with another group or alone

[@keesjorritsma3723]

Elke keer als ik de cd's afspeel, het maakt dan niet uit of het Trio 1 of Trio 2 is, geniet ik van de schitterende muziek die deze dames hebben gemaakt. Grote klasse.❤

[@sheniliassumi4456]

NICE❤

[@sammencia7945]

1:10 David Lindley behind Dolly. Top level LA & Nashville studio musicians. As one would expect with Linda and Dolly and Emmy Lou

[@c150gpilot]

And the fiddler is super!

[@scallaghan2118]

These ladies just warm my heart. And I'm seeing some backup musicians who are treasures also. Wow! 🎶💗

[@eriksonerik9726]

Three Legends 😍

[@remcoremco9351]

Pure magic

[@chrisl418]

Beautiful treat before a long hard upcoming work-week...

[@littlefox2324]

Well holy shit gals!!! You are legend! One of my most listened to cd’s I own - love you for this!

[@revpgesqredux]

Foxes and Fossils amazing cover of "Telling Me Lies" brought me here 💖

[@diakristy6262]

Thank you for blessing me with honey honey sweetness for my sad - and happy - memories. Ty Jesus. Ty Lord.

[@rhscubadiver4379]

Pure Greatness

[@bananagirlify]

Angel Choir....

[@lovelight9704]

So Blessed I grew up with all these amazing artist's. 💞

[@edmahonejr.9364]

It’s hard to believe that was 35 years ago

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

This was the only performance with all these backing musicians.

[@moisesalvarado3442]

Que hermosa canción. ... Yo la escuchaba de chiquito. Dolly te adorooo

[@susandpitts]

Three of my favorite singers, two that I’ve seen in concert ( Emmylou and Kinda) and an extra bonus, someone I knew years ago, Mark O’Conner, and David Lyndley who I lived near for years and saw often.

[@krisscanlon4051]

The female Willburys if you think about it

[@davidsparks6146]

What a powerhouse band... David Lindley, Lee Sklar.... I wish I knew the others...

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Herb Pedersen played Rhythm guitar, banjo, and was band leader here. He once worked with the Dillards. Not sure if he ever appeared on Andy Griffith show with the Darlings (the Dillards). Dan Dunsmore played steel and dobro on a lot of Linda Ronstadt songs.

[@edarrell2]

Russ Kunkel on drums.

[@walteradamski5169]

Dolly is pure talent!

[@teresitatelino1102]

All of them on the stage!