Blue Kentucky Girl cover

Blue Kentucky Girl

Emmylou Harris · 1979

34 min · 10 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A rich tapestry of heartfelt storytelling woven with lush instrumentals and Emmylou's ethereal vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic flow throughout
  • heartfelt storytelling and emotion
  • afternoon drive nostalgia
  • intimate moments of reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hits

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 13, 1979, 'Blue Kentucky Girl' was Emmylou Harris's fourth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Luxury Liner'. At this point in her career, Harris was establishing herself as a leading voice in the Americana and country genres, building on her growing reputation from previous albums.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Gillian Welch· Alison Krauss

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sister's Coming Home 2:52
  • 2 Beneath Still Waters 3:44
  • 3 Rough and Rocky 3:54
  • 4 Hickory Wind 4:05
  • 5 Save the Last Dance for Me 3:43
  • 6 Sorrow in the Wind 3:32
  • 7 They'll Never Take His Love From Me 2:39
  • 8 Everytime You Leave 3:02
  • 9 Blue Kentucky Girl 3:21
  • 10 Even Cowgirls Get the Blues 3:57

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