Gliding Bird
Emmylou Harris · 1970
34 min · 10 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music
A tender blend of folk, country, and gospel, rich with emotive storytelling and delicate instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- tender storytelling for quiet evenings
- warm melodies for cozy gatherings
- emotive narratives that invite introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer longer, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1970, 'Gliding Bird' was Emmylou Harris's debut album, emerging as she began to establish her presence in the Americana scene. This album came shortly after her stint as a backing vocalist for revered artists like Gram Parsons, marking her transition into a solo artist with a distinct voice.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Gillian Welch· Alison Krauss
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'll Be Your Baby Tonight 2:55
- 2 Fugue for the Ox 2:33
- 3 I Saw the Light 2:53
- 4 Clocks 3:06
- 5 Black Gypsy 5:59
- 6 Gliding Bird 3:02
- 7 Everybody's Talkin' 2:13
- 8 Bobbie's Gone 4:18
- 9 I'll Never Fall in Love Again 2:35
- 10 Waltz of the Magic Man 4:25
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