Profile: Best of Emmylou Harris cover

Profile: Best of Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris · 1978

40 min · 12 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A blend of heartfelt storytelling and lush instrumentation that defines Americana and country music’s emotional depth.

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 want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1978, Emmylou Harris was solidifying her place in the country music landscape with 'Profile: Best of Emmylou Harris', a compilation that followed her acclaimed album 'Luxury Liner' from 1977. This album served as a retrospective of her early career, showcasing her unique ability to merge traditional country sounds with contemporary influences during a time when she was emerging as a prominent figure in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Gillian Welch· Alison Krauss

Tracklist

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

  • 1 One of These Days 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

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