Emmylou Harris and The Hot Band on Austin City Limits in 1982

From my collection of recordings that I made off the air on VHS cassettes, this was Emmylou's first appearance as a headliner on an ACL program. It was aired as the first set of the first program of Season 7. (The second set featured Rodney Crowell; but, I did not record it.) My notes made at the time indicate that I recorded this in July 1983, which must have been from a rerun of the original program.

[@ksr9t]

Ladies and gentlemen boys and girls cowboys and Indians. Welcome to the show... Glad Gram initially saw what we are now see and enjoying.

[@johntkach1667]

Happy 75th Birthday to a wonderful lady! Hard to believe that this video is from 40 years ago and that such a great singer songwriter is still going strong and so loved! Emmylou is a treasure! Again, happy 75th!

[@canislupusmichael12]

Are you kidding? She is 75? Wow!

[@jimferris9447]

10 years ago I took my wife and my daughter for her graduation from high school to Ireland - a trip we talked about taking for many years. In the little village of Doolin, in a little shop filled with paintings I heard the old familiar songs of EmmyLou Harris. I talked to the painter and shopkeeper about EmmyLou Harris for a good 15 minutes. Amazing how the love of the music could bring two people together in shared admiration though normally separated by 4,000 miles!

[@david9752]

MARRY ME EMMYLOU HARRIS ? DAVID WATSON

[@michaelsteven1090]

I miss these eras...

[@judyl.watson517]

Emmylou has the voice of an angel I’ve seen her many times and have Never been disappointed. I have to say there’s not one song 🎵 I don’t like/love. Emmylou you enriched my life so all through high school to present day 50 years later. 😮❤ Oh, we share the same Birthday, too with 10 year difference. Aries rock. ❤

[@roberttusken1791]

I will forever be amazed at how effortlessly she sings. We love you, Emmylou!

[@michaelsteven1090]

Don't forget the band! whoa!

[@tobypuente8841]

Hardly strictly bluegrass just finished up with Emmy Lou as closer, as usual. It's hard to make Golden gate Park prettier than it already is, and Emmy Lou manages to make it glow. 18 songs from a span of her entire career. What a professional. We'll keep coming back if she does. Long may she run❤

[@jeffreymars8062]

I met Emmylou at a meet ‘n greet after the first appearance of her with the Nash Ramblers in Sanford FL. I stayed up till almost 3am to get her to autograph my old copy of “Grievous Angel”. Happy Trails!

[@bobmarchetti8878]

Not sure what is more stunning her musical talent or her beauty

[@charlesdoca7145]

She's just a fabulous artist. I've been a fan since 1975 and her music still holds up. I admire her for never chasing trends and especially for growing old gracefully

[@ronwhitfield8356]

that's the year she hooked me too, at a bunch of small shows at Knott's by herself. undeniable pure country soul.

[@alainspeyser202]

Magnifique Artistes

[@jdschlottmann7777]

Growing old gracefully? She's aging like a godess!

[@charlesdoca7145]

@@jdschlottmann7777 you've got that right!

[@Naksuu]

Shes absolutely beautiful to her old days. no need.

[@TeachinTV]

There I was accidentally booked on one of those rock cruises with all of these terrific "Women of Rock." I didn't even realize it was a chartered ship, with venues all around, blocked off from us regular cruisers. One night I was grooving to the band onstage in the lobby, where everyone could go. As I danced on one leg (my broken ankle was in a walking boot) I noticed two women wearing western clothes and hats, dancing right next to me. I looked straight into the eyes of the older, prettier of the two. She looked right back into my eyes and smiled. The song ended and so did the dance. They disappeared. It took me a minute to realize that moment in heaven was with Emmylou Harris.

[@hubertodom2350]

I am an agnostic/borderline atheist but God, SHE favored you that night. I would pay you money for that smile. When Emmylou came by her ethereal platinum she became like the younger sister of my late wife of 62+ years. Yes, God, SHE was good to me too. 15:53

[@slackjaw4270]

​@@hubertodom2350What makes you think God is a female?

[@eduardobandao4975]

Emmylou harris was my favorite singer during my 20’s now i’m 70

[@dawgj99]

40 yrs later still hot n awesome

[@user-dl7if3em8f]

My imagination couldn’t conceive of someone such as Emmylou. Her voice is so provocative and packaged so well within a true blend of beauty and melody. She has captivated my taste for music 50 plus years now. Emmylou shivers my timbers!

[@user-kb3tq5bb3b]

I love you, Emmy!

[@codym8897]

1982 was a great year for Austin City Limits, and I'm glad I found this KZbin clip. For Season 7, the Austin skyline backdrop made its debut, along with chairs and tables, and lights added to the set. This is a big improvement over the previous seasons. I’m happy I found this clip from Emmylou Harris and the Hot Band’s 1982 Austin City Limits performance. The opening theme really sets the tone for the whole program, and it’s cool to know that it was recorded by John Mills at the request of producer Terry Lickona. It sounds so polished, and it’s a big improvement over previous seasons. 1982 was a great year for music and it’s cool to have a KZbin clip of it. This is a big improvement over previous seasons.👍

[@jpalberthoward9]

Emmylou Harris has been making my heart skip a beat and do a back flip since I was 14 years old. I had a huge epiphany around that time, I became re-acquainted with country music, and it came about because of Emmylou Harris, and Asleep at the Wheel on Austin City Limits. I heard it on a deeper level than when I was little. Those sentiments remain until today. I am eternally grateful to Emmylou for providing not only great music, but for educating me by playing so much of the old stuff and revitalizing it.

[@david9752]

YESTERDAY

[@david9752]

I DO ❤ LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

[@roberts.2413]

she is a national treasure , love her music

[@MostlyBuicks]

Refreshing to see a Les Paul TV model instead of the usual Telecaster.

[@valhuf]

Fantastic! From VHS tape in 1983 to a perfect digital transition nearly 40 years later! Audio and video both retained at highest quality, remarkable and greatly appreciated. Thank you! ❤ 🎉

[@pianopappy]

Thank you very much for your comment. I'm glad it survived 21 years in a basement and 3 in an attic.

[@georgepoirier9014]

Awesome performer! Reminds me of great times living in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Holiday Island, AR.

[@JClaus1221]

Emmylou's greatest gift to Country music besides all of her fantastic recordings, is convincing Vern Gosdin to leave his glass business in Georgia and get back into music again, helping him to get signed to Elektra.

[@johnloftus6043]

As a testament to Emmy’s talent and devotion to country music, look at the musicians that have been in her band. Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell, James Burton, Albert Lee, Buddy Miller, Ricky Skaggs. To name a few

[@lindacole7393]

Speaking of talent AND devotion . . . still touring ( thank God ) too!! : ))

[@mariekeletaonatamole6215]

True agree with you the best ones

[@stefanr5430]

and Frank Reckard... a guitar master..

[@raymondpierotti8414]

Don't forget Mark Knopfler, Brian Blades and Daniel Lanois

[@myradioon]

And that Damn Yankee Barry Tashian from famous Boston garage band The Remains who toured with the Beatles - tearing up those harmonies ;) He was good friends with Gram Parsons from his Harvard/International Submarine Band days.

[@patrickharris2323]

Met Emmy backstage in Phoenix during Yellow moon tour with Rodney Crowell. Both lovely, gratious people. My mom played Emmy at her small town restaurant in the Chilcotin/ Cariboo country in BC, Canada in the 80's . This lady lured me away from rock to country. Huge fan.

[@gregorysirc4255]

First saw Emmylou with Gram Parsons, singing heavenly harmony💃🎼🎼 THAT’S ALL IT TOOK!!! I was Hooked 😘 Love Emmylou the Best

[@bearvonsteuben9675]

You lucky dog! That show is my first stop when I perfect this time traveling machine! Yes! 😍👍👍👍

[@robertcampbell3500]

I'm turning 75 this year also. Have been enjoying this wonderful woman's music since the 1970's... have seen her in concert and done many road trips with her amazing voice blasting in the vehicle. She's my favorite?!!

[@jimrebr]

Love Love Love Emmylou Harris, she was the heart of country music for me in the 70’s 80’s 90’s & continues to be. ❤ And Americana, she helped birth Americana with Rodney and Roseanne.

[@jamesburrows6226]

Gram was smiling from above. Great job Emmylou

[@mariekeletaonatamole6215]

Oh my God for sure he was

[@tomtorrell8019]

22 years ago..and she's just as beautiful now as in 1982. Happy Birthday Emmy. I watched Emmylou when she was an unknown back in 1971 singing at bars in Washington DC. I knew then she would be a super star cause her voice was so beautiful. The Hot Band made it even better. Thanks Emmylou for the memories.

[@david9752]

MARRY ME EMMYLOU I WILL ❤ LOVE YOU FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

[@psalmer5690]

22 years ago? Try 40.

[@elkennedystrat7894]

Her hair is even more beautiful now, a wonderful shade of gray.

[@evaapple6168]

​@tomandkathywalker7983 hey I'll take it 😂

[@robertparker481]

​@@psalmer5690math isn't everybody's strong point😮

[@sandrosandri1763]

Nearly forty years and still can’t get enough of her.

[@reedanderson]

Same.

[@petermcculloch4933]

I still remember, as though it were yesterday, when a friend dropped by with a cassette.He said, "you have gotta hear this song".He played me Boulder To Birmingham.Times have changed.Now I listen to her on the iPod.Like you, I still love Emmylou.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

'If I Could Only Win Your Love' is just a flawless recording.

[@rodneyharouff5739]

yes indeed!

[@stupagia26]

Thanks to the killer harmonies of HERB PEDERSEN. He's been kind of an unsung hero of country, folk and bluegrass and been on countless albums over the decades.

[@RaxOldies]

I have that album...that and Makin' Believe have always been favorites!

[@rollyagustin7751]

What can I say its all beautiful music, beautiful Emmylou and a great band. Watching now in Philippines while typhoon Soala hit northern Luzon. August 27, 2023...

[@georgepoirier9014]

Luvvvv it !❤❤❤

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

My Mom's last time out of the house on an adventure is going to be to see Emmylou in concert with the symphony. We both are looking forward to it and I will treasure this upcoming memory for the rest of my life! Thank you Emmylou!

[@markthompson7727]

I had the privilege of sitting in on a closed door rehearsal of Emmylou and Her Hot Band, in Charleston, as they were preparing for a world tour early in the 1980s.

[@bearvonsteuben9675]

She was the HOT in that amazing Hot Band! I absolutely enjoyed a few minutes chatting with her in Vermont around the same era following another fine show. Thanks Emmy, and thanks Gram!

[@gordonschenck1672]

Love the quick shot of Liberty Lunch in the opening sequence

[@rickskinner9942]

If I could only listen to one artist, for the rest of my life, it would be Emmylou Harris!

[@myrjer]

Ditto

[@rabbi120348]

Wow -- fabulous old rock'n'roll! She can do anything, can't she?

[@gordon8463]

At her birth she was blessed by gods, the north gods of course!!! Beautiful as a flower, a golden voice incredible and so much talent to write all these beautifuls songs!! And she is a simple human being!!!!

[@rodneyharouff5739]

everybody loves emmy lou. she's just great! & the hot band is hot!!

[@jormatevajarvi4190]

Emmylou is Miss Grit & Bold and Victor..she's wether like I'am ❤❤❤ Emmylou " unqualified Country Rock Star "

[@mikelundquist4596]

I don't always listen to Emmy, but when I do, I'm always amazed.

[@namcat53]

I'm so glad I saw the original Hot Band; these guys are great as well.

[@ztahs]

The voice of an angel.

[@timothyjaques3964]

I watched this on tv when it came out, man I’m old.

[@1978garfield]

Great set! It is criminal they didn't give her an entire episode.

[@johnwhite2855]

What’s not to love, beauty and talent in a dynamic package?

[@ruthboykin9873]

Love all she sings! First heard her live years and years ago in a little club in Georgetown. ❤❤❤

[@waggenerjerf]

Total class act. Voice of an angel.

[@hugebartlett1884]

My Best Wishes to Emmylou,Happy Birthday!

[@HungryH1951]

I saw Emmy Lou and the Hot Band at the Pipeline Tavern in Seattle approx. 1977. A great show, like this one, that also included Albert Lee on lead guitar. Emmy's such a great performer and gives it her all.

[@cwnash6774]

one beautiful voice and an awesome legend

[@stevejesus6525]

So fortunate to have seen the hot band five times in the late seventies. Never forget it

[@kellykonoske91]

What a wonderful time in American Music history. Fantastic! I loved Austin City Limits.

[@carolcunningham7646]

Emmylou Harris😮 brings me back to my earli twenties and late teens when " this one's 4 u, size 9 " coming strait outov new york's "only country music station" god bless her always. I still sing her songs.And Texas will always have her ahye housing there, thank you E.H.

[@mtf347]

Opened for Emmy Lou at Rialto in Loveland CO. She was fantastic--I was so excited when I met her I forgot to get autograph.

[@pcoffey49]

Just WOW!

[@jldecelle5820]

1st saw her in 1978 when she opened for Willie & Family, fell in love. That has only gotten stronger with time.

[@professor1966]

After watching the Ken Burns 'Country Music' documentaries I've become more of an Emmylou fan than ever.. Marty Stuart said she had sparks flying off of her during her performance with Gram Parsons and the Eagles back in '73 at MSU, but looking at this, she throws off sparks every time she gets behind that microphone, especially when she summons the spirit of Wanda Jackson in some of these songs..

[@davidmoore2325]

Hell dear,how are you doing?

[@dougsutton7662]

Thank you Emmylou...you are very beautiful and very talented just love your voice. Look after yourself stay safe Doug from Australia

[@multicaruana]

pretty amazing, folks, pretty amazing!

[@user-jk4pf2ie3t]

When she was at her peak! Her voice still had that pure, sweet tone with none of the brassineess that has creeps into female singers’ voices as they continue to ply their trade.

[@kerryevans1562]

The soundtrack of my life Greetings from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪 She wan of us.... That Gal can sang...

[@slackjaw4270]

HI Kerry, yes indeed. We appreciate where we came from. Hello from across the pond. I've been listening to Karen Casey lately and Kathleen Mcinnes

[@dhhifl]

Glad I found this!! Thanks She is 74 and still number one!!!

[@elizendabascos2141]

Happy 75th Bornday Emmylou Harris😍💝🙏 wishing you more bdays to come. Keep safe always my idol n fav singer. Godbless your family💋💕🙏

[@honestj820]

Hey 👋 how are you doing..?

[@keithlennartson7491]

I just discovered my new favorite version of James Taylor's "Millworker" after all these years. Wow.

[@jonathanniles7473]

Unbelievably talented and beautiful to this day! Terrific ACL session as she was in concert when I saw her about a year prior. Great memories. Keep on keepin'!

[@Frd472]

I listened her for the first time when I was 12...and I loved her voice..since then I think she has the best female voice ever...the song was If I needed you

[@machtschnell7452]

Great intro highlighting the old Austin of the late 70s and early 80s. It is sadly all gone now.

[@blueatlantisguitar]

1 HOT band!!!!!! She is a super talent!!!!

[@tomcrosby6332]

Awesome talent all over!!

[@hristodanchev610]

Emmy Lou you are beautyfull !!! Happy Birthday !!!

[@ritataylor7831]

Emmylou hung tight with the outlaws of country music, Willie, Waylon, Chris.

[@johnloftus6043]

And sang with Gram Parsons who was the original outlaw who showed the way for the rest

[@williamdegidio7094]

Excellent footage. Going to see her April 22 in Dallas at the Longhorn Ballroom. I can't wait. I just finished 20,000 Roads. I need it. Fallen Angels forever.

[@OtherLetter]

Thank you so much for that, Emmylou.

[@jacquelinejenkins2616]

I had no idea this existed. Thank you! Love Miss Emmylou! Alway's have since I first heard her sing. ❤

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing today..?

[@TM-jo4wz]

Just watched the first song. Great! She and her band just fabulous. Piano sounds great. Top end nicely tuned.

[@spaceghost_1]

One of the best country singers ever. saw her in 1976 at the Long Beach banjo and fiddle festival, and in her Hot Band was Elvis Presley back of band members, James Burton, and Glenn D.Hardin which I which believe was your best band

[@tjwash5118]

Wow! Austin is unrecognizable now from the time of this video intro.

[@louisevad6091]

The level of musicianship in the hot bands set the bar high. A who’s who of great musicians

[@curlyyoder]

Only a couple years ago I was playing Quarter Moon in my 65 Ford pickup...well...it seemed like a couple years! 8 track no less!

[@freemangriffin4953]

I love her countrified version of "Shop Around"! (: Just love my Emmylou! (:

[@stephengardner776]

IN the late 70’s and 80’s there were times that 6. 7 or 8 of Emmylou’S. Songs would get air play all in one week on the New York radio station . Looking back this was something that we may never see again in our lifetime. It was being Part of the journey of one of the most Indeering laidies of country music. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world

[@josephtorres1406]

E L looks like she toured alot in her early days & she aged so well = She's like the Paul McCartney of women's country music

[@myrjer]

Best female vocalist in the universe. And the most beautiful.

[@sm8821]

Right on. She doesn't seem to get as much credit she deserves. Maybe she's just TOO badass.

[@barrysmith7710]

Hasn't made a bad album, is never out of tune. Always sings the SONG. Emmylou, I salute you

[@peterwilliamson8721]

She ages like champagne.

[@ursulaschlapbach311]

Beautiful

[@boskoglund]

Thanks for a lovely evening with you and your beautiful songs and specially your voice i do love you and your voice too my sweet darling.🤩😘😋😛😛😋

[@countryboywilliams6755]

EMMYLOU IS A NATIONAL TREASURE...NOT TO MENTION A FIRST - CLASS ENTERTAINER/SINGER/SONGWRITER....LOVE HER VOICE

[@giovannipagano8293]

Emmylou ! Sei stupenda !!!! Una performance a tutto campo!! Da notare , l'accompagnamento fatto da valenti professionisti con prestazioni eccezionali!!! Giovanni

[@user-lj7jn1bq6z]

My absolute favorite am singing along with e mmylou right now!!

[@badtupram]

Absolutely love Emmylou's music and her performances are just wonderful. I've been a fan since I discovered as a young lad in high school which was right around this time of this recording. Boy oh boy oh boy, did I have a crush on this pretty lady. I guess I still do. Thanks for posting this.

[@pauloconnor8331]

Thank You for posting this. Emmylou gold.

[@michaelsteven1090]

And just think, "Red Dirt Girl" wasn't even written yet!

[@rosier5428]

That was one of the best ACL performances of all time.

[@thebenefactor6744]

The pedal steel is the hot in the Hot Band. That shit cooks.

[@stephenmacdougall9523]

she had fantastic bands. I saw that one in Bangor, Maine

[@lbshore]

Great quality. She never sounded better. Thank you.

[@bluebayou4242]

This was beautiful! Thanks for posting! 💙💙💙

[@reedanderson]

Crazy in love with Emmylou. ❤❤❤

[@kollelerevwienviennaaustri4690]

'excellent show. ACL brings out the best. Thanks!🎸

[@direwolf6234]

hard to believe that it took 7 seasons for emmylou to make it to this stage .. 'time can pass and time can heal ..'

[@johnloftus6043]

But it don’t ever pass the way I feel

[@johnloftus6043]

You went away a long time ago

[@4RTigers]

Thanks for publishing, this is amazing!

[@casscwik6929]

thanks for posting 👍

[@MostlyBuicks]

I saw her twice in concert, once in 1982 (Rodney Crowell opened for her) and once in 2011.