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.
Why this album works
'Gliding Bird' showcased Harris's unique vocal style and songwriting abilities, earning critical acclaim and setting the stage for her influential career in country and folk music. Its release helped to redefine the sound of country music during a transformative period in the early 1970s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments tender storytelling for quiet evenings warm melodies for cozy gatherings
- 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
- Tony Rice· Dolly Parton· Doc Watson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'll Be Your Baby Tonight Standout 2:55
- 2 Fugue for the Ox 2:33
- 3 I Saw the Light 2:53
- 4 Clocks 3:06
- 5 Black Gypsy Standout 5:59
- 6 Gliding Bird 3:02
- 7 Everybody's Talkin' Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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