Profile: Best of Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris · 1978
40 min · 12 tracks · country music
A heartfelt collection of country-infused ballads showcasing Emmylou Harris's ethereal voice and poignant storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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One of These Days Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Boulder to Birmingham — This track serves as a poignant reflection on loss and longing, showcasing Harris's ability to convey deep emotion through her vocals and lyrical interpretation.
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Together Again — As one of Harris's signature songs, its themes of reunion resonate deeply, capturing the essence of nostalgia that defines much of her work.
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Two More Bottles of Wine — This upbeat track highlights Harris's versatility, blending humor with a sense of vulnerability, illustrating her unique storytelling style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth
- for evening relaxation
- easy listening for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This compilation solidified Harris's status in country music and popularized her work.
- Themes
- Boulder to Birmingham longing· resilience in escapism· 1970s country crossroads
- Career context
- By 1978, Emmylou Harris had firmly established herself in the country music scene with several successful albums, including her breakthrough 'Pieces of the Sky' from 1975. 'Profile: Best of Emmylou Harris' compiles her most significant hits up to that point, acting as a retrospective that highlights her influence in the Americana and country genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Gillian Welch· Alison Krauss
Tracklist
- 1 One of These Days Start here 3:06
- 2 Sweet Dreams 3:10
- 3 To Daddy 2:50
- 4 (You Never Can Tell) C'est la vie 3:30
- 5 Making Believe 3:38
- 6 Easy From Now On 3:09
- 7 Together Again 3:58
- 8 If I Could Only Win Your Love 2:40
- 9 Too Far Gone 3:31
- 10 Two More Bottles of Wine 3:10
- 11 Boulder to Birmingham 3:36
- 12 Hello Stranger 3:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Heart Like a Wheel
Linda Ronstadt
Shares the same heartfelt balladry and emotional storytelling rooted in country and folk traditions.
Revival
Gillian Welch
Explores themes of longing and resilience with a similar blend of Americana and folk sensibilities.
Sweet Revenge
John Prine
Combines poignant storytelling with a mix of humor and melancholy, echoing the same narrative depth.
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