Tom Russell: Hearts on the Line

"Hearts on the Line" is a captivating 2004 documentary that follows musician Tom Russell as he takes a group of fans on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Vancouver to Toronto aboard luxurious private railcars. Along the way, Russell performs intimate concerts for the lucky passengers, showcasing his renowned songwriting and musicianship. The trip includes a special televised concert in Vancouver, where Russell is joined by surprise guests for a truly unforgettable performance. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the life of one of the music industry's most talented songwriters and a unique window into the Canadian landscapes and people through the eyes of Tom Russell. Interviews with Russell, Andrew Hardin, Dave Alvin, and Eliza Gilkyson provide insight into the music and Russell himself. *Photo of Ramblin' Jack and Tom Russell by Heather Hafleigh. Other photos provided by Tom Russell.

[@michaelmulligan9700]

Tom Russell is truly one of the greatest songwriters going. His insights, his irony, his perceptive sense of human nature and culture is simply phenomenal. This guy is a stand out who deserves far more accolades and appreciation than is the case. He is an American songwriter, singer, cowboy hero.

[@willvenlos9498]

Tom Russell is a true American original and Master !! Andrew Hardin ain't no slouch either!!!

[@jimmaclellan930]

An epic performance!!! As per usual from Tom Russell. Thank you Tom!

[@johnloftus6043]

Absolutely love the Tom Russell Band. I bought Road to Bayamon in the 1980’s and taking the album home on the metro, I sat next to a blind woman. She struck up a conversation and came to find out she was a Tom Russell fan! She mentioned Nanci Griffith to me as well. What are the chances? Very spiritual day.

[@artemisXsidecross]

What a great treat to see and hear this wonderful excursion of music and travel 👍

[@czyhoss]

it was a once in na life time trip !I enjoyed every minute of it!!!

[@gshadow30-x4z]

Severely underrated duo. Russell is a songwriting and performing genius, Hardin is a virtuoso but sadly unknown outside of a tight knit genre

[@HerbieDembowski]

Maravilloso!

[@keirbateman267]

The next thing smokin will be Andrew Hardin's fretboard.

[@GregHalvorson]

Should be a household name, but he is little known, an indictment of a legendary culture, a culture of range-roving storytellers, lost to meaningless, empty, no-talent tripe.