The Very Best of Emmylou Harris: Heartaches & Highways
Emmylou Harris · 2005
75 min · 20 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music
A heartfelt collection of timeless ballads blending country, folk, and Americana with Emmylou's signature emotive vocals.
Why this album works
This anthology not only highlights Harris's prolific contributions but also reached significant commercial success, charting at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums. Its critical reception praised her ability to blend genres and showcase emotional depth, influencing a new generation of artists in Americana and country music.
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience heartfelt ballads for introspection late-night emotional connection
- Context
- By the time 'The Very Best of Emmylou Harris: Heartaches & Highways' was released in 2005, Harris had already established herself as a pivotal figure in country music. This compilation came after her extensive career spanning over three decades, showcasing her evolution from a young artist to a respected elder stateswoman within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Rice· Dolly Parton· Doc Watson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Hurts 3:40
- 2 Boulder to Birmingham Standout 3:34
- 3 Making Believe 3:37
- 4 Pancho & Lefty Standout 4:50
- 5 One of These Days 3:04
- 6 (Lost His Love) On Our Last Date (live) 3:32
- 7 Born to Run 3:45
- 8 Beneath Still Waters 3:44
- 9 If I Could Only Win Your Love 2:36
- 10 Together Again Standout 3:54
- 11 That Lovin' You Feelin' Again 4:10
- 12 To Know Him Is to Love Him 3:51
- 13 Two More Bottles of Wine 3:07
- 14 Wayfaring Stranger 3:27
- 15 Calling My Children Home 3:10
- 16 Green Pastures 3:11
- 17 Orphan Girl 3:16
- 18 Michaelangelo 5:14
- 19 Here I Am 3:49
- 20 The Connection 5:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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