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Emmylou Harris — Goin Back To Harlan
Album: Wrecking Ball
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Released: 1995
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There where no cuckoos, no sycamores
We played about the forest floor
Underneath the silver maples, the balsams and the sky
We popped the heads off dandelions
Assuming roles from nursery rhymes
Rested on the riverbank
And grew up by and by, and grew up by and by

Frail my heart apart
And play me a little shady grove
Ring the bells of rhymney
Till they ring inside my head forever
Bounce the bow, rock the gallows
For the hangman's reel
And wake the devil from his dream
I'm going back to Harlan
I'm going back to Harlan
I'm going back to Harlan

And if you were Willie Moore
And I was Barbara Allen
Or Fair Ellen all sad at the cabin door
A-weepin' and a-pinin', for love
A-weepin' and a-pinin', for love
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Who are Willie and Barbara Allen?
Posted 1 month ago by Rcallinjr    [ Reply ]
 Rcallinjr wrote:

Written by someone else!



Does that mean they´re both going back to Harlan?  
Posted 3 months ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
This has to be one of the most repetitive songs ever.  Yikes. 
Posted 4 months ago by cbazinet    [ Reply ]
Written by someone else!
Posted 4 months ago by Rcallinjr    [ Reply ]
 Roguewarer wrote:

Funny, she doesn’t sound like she’s from Harlem. 



What about Harlan?
Posted 6 months ago by radioparadise38    [ Reply ]
I never liked country until I first listened to RP many years ago. Am still here and even have bought a few albums on the strength of a track I've heard on here.

And I'm not going anywhere soon :-)
Posted 9 months ago by ianm42    [ Reply ]
Funny, she doesn’t sound like she’s from Harlem. 
Posted 11 months ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
I lived in Harlan.

I'm not going back, but will be traveling to Carroll to have Christmas lunch and cocktails with an old neighbor who is driving up from Harlan to Carroll.
Posted 11 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

i lived in a town called harlan

you had to watch you Ps and Qs, otherwise there could be consequence



Sounds like the opening lines to "Hold On" by Tom Waits: 

They hung a sign up in our town
If you live it up you won't live it down
Posted 1 year ago by damonlazer    [ Reply ]
Anything from this album would be welcome. Thx
Posted 1 year ago by chickalooney    [ Reply ]
i lived in a town called harlan

you had to watch you Ps and Qs, otherwise there could be consequence
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:

Back to Harlan? and it’s Goin’


that was my first guess since that's the song title. i think you missed that my question was tongue-in-cheek, but that's ok!
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
i love the bubbly synths underneath everything else
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:

i wonder where she's going.


Back to Harlan? and it’s Goin’
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
i wonder where she's goin'.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I once lived in a rural town called Harlan.

Best year and a half, of my life.  
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 mardison wrote:

 

What a great album this was!  I can't believe that it's over 20 years old!  One of my "desert island discs." 




yeah, one of the top albums of the 90s
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Somewhere between Calgary and Red Deer a man once told me eventually I would love country music. He was right.
Posted 2 years ago by cosmicjoe54    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:
‪I am here to declare before all of you that, despite a long, passionate disdain for country music, my recently found love for Emmylou Harris is true and real and makes my life more worth living. Whatever God gave her her gift may rest for eternity.‬ Thank you Bill



same here. her collaboration with Knopfler was fantastic and I absolutely love this song and many of her others. mind and ears open....
Posted 2 years ago by gbt    [ Reply ]
I had this CD until I forgot to remove it from my car's CD changer after it got totaled (I've done that twice now). I guess I never looked at the title as I always thought she was singing "I'm going back to Harlem" which never made much sense to me in the context of the rest of the lyrics.
Posted 2 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:

Stunning, truly stunning.


And her music is pretty darn good as well...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Mr. Lanois working his magic once again.
Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Good. But not her best.
Posted 3 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:

‪I am here to declare before all of you that, despite a long, passionate disdain for country music, my recently found love for Emmylou Harris is true and real and makes my life more worth living. Whatever God gave her her gift may rest for eternity.‬ Thank you Bill




Then i have another name for you : Lucinda Williams
she was an RP discovery for me
Posted 3 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
rulebritannia wrote:
God help me.  RP is making me like Country!
   

Cynaera wrote:

Naw, you don't want help. Just relax and go with it. I've never been a huge country-western fan, either, but there are so many good artists out there, I'd be crazy to fight against opening my mind and ears to new things. Kudos to you, rulebritannia - your world just expanded. (Cool, innit?) {#Mrgreen}

 
Was just thinking the same thing, rulebritannia. Wouldn't have listened to this much when I was younger. 

Cynaera, your posts have such a positive and open approach that we miss you—not just Lazarus. Keep shining down on us. {#Sunny} Still holds true, Some lights just go on shining.  Miss you, Cynaera! And thanks for leaving parts of you to keep us company. 
 

Posted 3 years ago by derhey9416    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:

Harlan. Probably Harlan, SK Canada since it was written by Anna Mcgarrigle, a Canadian. Could be Harlan KY though, as it has an Appalachian streak.
 
Since Emmylou is singing about silver maples and balsam (firs) and no sycamores, it is undoubtedly Saskatchewan.  That's why every party needs a botanist.  
Posted 4 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Emmylou can do no wrong. I'll be her Graham and her Johnny too. Enjoy this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi5A9OCAyIk
 
Posted 4 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Lovely track from a superb album. 8/10
Posted 4 years ago by Paddy_Hannan    [ Reply ]
ugh
Posted 4 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:
I always found it odd that a pale skinned woman such as Emmylou Harris would be pining to return to Harlem.  
 
Harlan. Probably Harlan, SK Canada since it was written by Anna Mcgarrigle, a Canadian. Could be Harlan KY though, as it has an Appalachian streak.
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
‪I am here to declare before all of you that, despite a long, passionate disdain for country music, my recently found love for Emmylou Harris is true and real and makes my life more worth living. Whatever God gave her her gift may rest for eternity.‬ Thank you Bill
Posted 5 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
I always found it odd that a pale skinned woman such as Emmylou Harris would be pining to return to Harlem.  
Posted 5 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]

 

What a great album this was!  I can't believe that it's over 20 years old!  One of my "desert island discs." 


Posted 6 years ago by mardison    [ Reply ]
Stunning, truly stunning.
Posted 8 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
                                                Day Is Brave
                               
                                 I'd walk on water on a short notice
                                 She said something I never forget.
                                   I'm just wondering to myself.
                               Will I always need someone to tell me?
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Well then, for God's sake, get on with your bad self and go!
Posted 10 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]

Posted 10 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
rulebritannia wrote:
God help me.  RP is making me like Country!
   

Cynaera wrote:

Naw, you don't want help. Just relax and go with it. I've never been a huge country-western fan, either, but there are so many good artists out there, I'd be crazy to fight against opening my mind and ears to new things. Kudos to you, rulebritannia - your world just expanded. (Cool, innit?) {#Mrgreen}

 
Was just thinking the same thing, rulebritannia. Wouldn't have listened to this much when I was younger. 

Cynaera, your posts have such a positive and open approach that we miss you—not just Lazarus. Keep shining down on us. {#Sunny} 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
For a far better interpretation (and better voices)  - The McGarrigle Sisters on their "Matapedia" CD
Posted 11 years ago by owchita    [ Reply ]
THAT VOICE, AND ALL THAT! {#Fire}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Crystalline shards of nasal perfection.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
All right...I quit. Emmylou is a goddess, but I need rock n roll.

I'm going to Radioio.

See ya.
Posted 11 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Emmylou—our national treasure!
Posted 11 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
I've been in love w/ this woman for more than 40 years.  Just wasn't as cool as Gram Parsons (who was?).
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
I've owned this album since it came out...this song makes me misty-eyed everytime...
Posted 12 years ago by chinnymcchipstah    [ Reply ]
This is the only country album I own........and it all started out with this piece. That's good, I suppose?

Harlan is a city in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1745 at the 2010 census and was estimated at 1880 in 2007. It is the county seat ...

Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Well, get along then and stop delaying
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Normally really like Emmylou, but I really don't care for this song at all. Oh well.{#Grumpy}
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I'm going back to Harlan, to Harlan, to Harlan, I'm going back to Harlan, I don't think so.

Let LL Cool J do this next. 
Posted 12 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
 rulebritannia wrote:
God help me.  RP is making me like Country!
 
Naw, you don't want help. Just relax and go with it. I've never been a huge country-western fan, either, but there are so many good artists out there, I'd be crazy to fight against opening my mind and ears to new things. Kudos to you, rulebritannia - your world just expanded. (Cool, innit?) {#Mrgreen}
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
I thought she was signing "I'm going back to Harlem." It seemed a bit odd, but I was hoping she'd get there soon.
 
Yeah! Harlem, the country capital of the world.
Posted 13 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
She's such a talent...seeing her this weekend in Santa Barbara, CA!
Posted 13 years ago by rjewyo    [ Reply ]
Is that Harlan County Kentucky?  Is Marshall Raylan Givens gonna come and gun you down Emmylou?
Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
God help me.  RP is making me like Country!
Posted 13 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Ah, I love this song!  This whole album is one of all-tim favourites.  Daniel Lanois's soundscapes match remarkably well with Emmylou's wonderful voice.

Posted 13 years ago by rathersnappish    [ Reply ]
I thought she was signing "I'm going back to Harlem." It seemed a bit odd, but I was hoping she'd get there soon.
Posted 13 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
A most excellent song but the Lillith Fair version live was/is incredible.
Posted 13 years ago by mgfitz    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great album ... no, better than great.....  best in last 15 years ... and at the top for me all time.
Posted 14 years ago by Cavaradossi    [ Reply ]
TheKing2 wrote:
I'm just slightly tired of everything Daniel Lanois touches...He needs to move on.
Yoosa be BIG funny!


Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Are we sure? Need to lay off those pills luv.
Posted 14 years ago by tipper    [ Reply ]
I am so sorry and a bit off-topic, but I am a huge Govt. Mule fan ... but a few or many years ago after Woody, I went to see Mule and somebody in my path had a shirt on that said " Warren  is a Whore".... I want to enjoy Emmy ... there is just so much and it seems so dilute... I am confused about "is it all" quality or is she just good?
Posted 14 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
Too mopey and nasal.

Posted 14 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
The dogs are howling... 
Posted 14 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]

Thanks for introducing me to this album, Bill. It was in my player for 2 weeks straight when I bought it.


Posted 15 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
I'm just slightly tired of everything Daniel Lanois touches.
It just gets a sickening high "shopping-mall-music" feel to it.
He needs to move on.
 
Completely disagree.

Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Great song from a career-redefining album for Emmylou. Besides Neil Young, it features guest performances from Steve Earle, Larry Mullen and Lucinda Williams. {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
She sounds a bit like Stevie Nicks, and that ain't good.
Posted 15 years ago by jbunniii    [ Reply ]
I loved her back in the day but her voice seems to have gone through the ringer.  I cringe the last few years listening to her.  Sorry, but that's how I feel.  I do however enjoy some of the harmony vocals she's done in recent years (ie w/Marc knopfler, etc) but NOT as the lead vocal any longer....I'll just go cringe in my corner now....
Posted 15 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
 joyjoy09 wrote:
I love Emmylou's music but everytime I hear the original version I realize that she picks great material but doesn't do it justice. Folks like Patty Griffin & or in this case the McGarrigles, do their own stuff exponentially better. Emmylou mainstreams it, takes out the heartbreak, that gorgeous cracking open that I love. Emmylou just doesn't go far enough emotionally.
 
Wow. To me, ELH brings out a level of feeling in songs that few of the original artists can touch. I hear much more depth and musicality in her performances that few others of her genre have. 

Posted 15 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
I'm just slightly tired of everything Daniel Lanois touches.
It just gets a sickening high "shopping-mall-music" feel to it.

He needs to move on.
Posted 15 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 joyjoy09 wrote:
I love Emmylou's music but everytime I hear the original version I realize that she picks great material but doesn't do it justice. Folks like Patty Griffin & or in this case the McGarrigles, do their own stuff exponentially better. Emmylou mainstreams it, takes out the heartbreak, that gorgeous cracking open that I love. Emmylou just doesn't go far enough emotionally.
 

Maybe that's what's always kept me from Emmylou. I hear it, and love her songs, but great songs like these ought to make you CRY! Sob and weep.  Emmylou has never made me get choked up.
Posted 15 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]
I love Emmylou's music but everytime I hear the original version I realize that she picks great material but doesn't do it justice. Folks like Patty Griffin & or in this case the McGarrigles, do their own stuff exponentially better. Emmylou mainstreams it, takes out the heartbreak, that gorgeous cracking open that I love. Emmylou just doesn't go far enough emotionally.
Posted 15 years ago by joyjoy09    [ Reply ]
I have this recording - A great cd; as noted ealier, that atmospheric sound is courtesy of the fantastic Daniel Lanois. He has also produced U2, Bob Dylan, and the Neville Brothers to name a few.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Lovely track... pity about her voice, I can think of many female vocalists who could have complimented the instrumentals so much better.
Posted 15 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 BluEyes wrote:
I love this cd.
 
Absolutely...very interesting and creative departure for Emmylou Harris.  Take a look at the producer too...Daniel Lanois...not your typical Emmlou release.  The first 5 tunes are is fantastic.  Neil Young cameos on this release on "Wrecking Ball".  Many other well-known (& respected) artists also appear here.  Buy it!!! {#Sunny}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrecking_Ball_(Emmylou_Harris_album)


Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
 More_Cowbell wrote:
Well, get go-in then, quickly...
 
WHy hasn't she left yet?

Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Monster wrote:
I'm from Harlan...and I'm not going back..but it is a decent place..just no jobs..no recreation...lots of drug addictions and senseless killins...go to the video store and rent Harlan County..its a documentary
Is Shittown, KY nicer?
Posted 16 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
Hauntingly brilliant.
Posted 16 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
kindermanltd wrote:
Did she do that "Can't rain all the time" song from The Crow movie soundtrack? Anyone?
Nope, that was Jane Siberry. Great singer too, btw.
Posted 16 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Had to check the song title...didn't think she was from Harlem.
Posted 16 years ago by favrood    [ Reply ]
I love this cd.
Posted 16 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
I swear I could listen to Ms. Harris sing a phone book. Damn what a voice.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Well, get go-in then, quickly...
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
I'm from Harlan...and I'm not going back..but it is a decent place..just no jobs..no recreation...lots of drug addictions and senseless killins...go to the video store and rent Harlan County..its a documentary
Posted 16 years ago by Monster    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
Kate and Anna McGarrigle are just not represented on Radio Paradise at all! I've tried and failed over in LRC, they don't like 'em! damn shame too!
The original version from the Sisters is still on LRC: Status reviewing (71%) Perhaps one day...
Posted 16 years ago by crisssi    [ Reply ]
allisonscola wrote:
The McGarrigles have a chilling version of it on a CD from the mid-nineties... it's great! (Rufus and Martha got it from somewhere besides their father...)
The McGarrigle sisters, from my hometown, Montréal, are responsible for writing this and bringing it into the music world.
Posted 16 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
krich58 wrote:
What an album this is...
One everyone should own.
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Did she do that "Can't rain all the time" song from The Crow movie soundtrack? Anyone?
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
Sweet, favorite song from Emmylou, absolutely beautiful!
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
her voice is as beautiful as she is.
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
crisssi wrote:
Nice , but I'm surprised that the wonderful McGarrigle version isn't in the playlist. LRC here I come ...
Kate and Anna McGarrigle are just not represented on Radio Paradise at all! I've tried and failed over in LRC, they don't like 'em! damn shame too!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
What an album this is...
Posted 17 years ago by krich58    [ Reply ]
"...rested on the riverbank, and grew up by and by." Brings tears to my eyes. What a wonderful picture this paints.
Posted 17 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
Great song
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
horseplayer wrote:
It's a place. In Kentucky. Appalachia, coal-mining country, dirt poor, and hard living. My wife and I drove through there once on one of our blue-highways jaunts, without realizing where we were heading into. There we are on vacation, enjoying ourselves, breezing our way past all these people suffering through the lot life dealt them. That was sobering.
My father's family is from Harlan. I have visited it myself. It's had some rough times in the past and still is not a boomtown, but I would not describe the people living there as ones that are necessarily suffering and I venture to say that the folks living there would not either.
Posted 17 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by coentje    [ Reply ]
as someone from the county next to harlan... love emmylou.
Posted 17 years ago by iamnotabronte    [ Reply ]
Darrooon wrote:
This is the cut, that I listend to on RP, that made me go look at our Emmylou collection, to discover we didn't own it, and in turn I proceeded to buy the CD. No regrets.
What!!!?? You bought something because you heard it on an Internet Radio station? That can't be. Internet Radio stations don't lead to people purchasing music. That's why they need heavy fees in place to make sure the money goes back to the poor record companies that scrape to make ends meet. Sarcasm off I worship at the temple of Emmylou. Like many others her voice conveys so many different things to me all at once. I see her every time she steps close to Chicago. Got my tickets for September at Ravinia already.">
Posted 17 years ago by Deronius    [ Reply ]
Nice , but I'm surprised that the wonderful McGarrigle version isn't in the playlist. LRC here I come ...
Posted 17 years ago by crisssi    [ Reply ]
Emmylou just keeps getting better. Gorgeous.
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Still looks damn hot for someone turning 60 next week..IMHO
Posted 17 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
Read radiojunkie's post again, dude. . . .
whoops...sorry junkie!
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
This is one of my Fav CD's Beautiful production work from Daniel Lanois. Red Dirt girl is nice also.
Posted 17 years ago by biggeorge    [ Reply ]
Johng wrote:
So go already! Wow that is one repetitive song.
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
While I'm not a huge fan of Emmylou's early work, I've come to really love her newer stuff...Wrecking Ball and especially Red Dirt Girl. That probably says something about me, but I have no idea what...that exercise is left for the reader...
Posted 18 years ago by bschena    [ Reply ]
From wikipedia : Harlan is a city located in Harlan County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,081. It is the county seat of Harlan CountyGR6. The popular Old-time song Shady Grove refers to the city in the chorus: Shady Grove, my little love Shady Grove, my darling Shady Grove, my little love I'm going back to Harlan.
Posted 18 years ago by leander37    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
did you also note how many people LOVE her unique and lovely voice? One vote FOR Emmylou (and Daniel Lanois) from here.... Junkie, go back to Clearchannel...
Read radiojunkie's post again, dude. . . .
Posted 18 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
This is the cut, that I listend to on RP, that made me go look at our Emmylou collection, to discover we didn't own it, and in turn I proceeded to buy the CD. No regrets.
Posted 18 years ago by Darrooon    [ Reply ]
Please, go , just go to where ever you're going. Just stop singing this song
Posted 18 years ago by meghan89    [ Reply ]
HMS_Beagle wrote:
According to my WB liner notes this song was written by Anna McGarrigle...and EH is covering it.
The McGarrigles have a chilling version of it on a CD from the mid-nineties... it's great! (Rufus and Martha got it from somewhere besides their father...)
Posted 18 years ago by allisonscola    [ Reply ]
According to my WB liner notes this song was written by Anna McGarrigle...and EH is covering it. Mari wrote:
...Goin' Back To Harlan song lyrics by Emmylou Harris."...what a truly wonderful woman and lyricist... ...(Kate and Anna McGarrigle did a most striking tribute to this gem of a song! in Matapedia )
Posted 18 years ago by HMS_Beagle    [ Reply ]
There's a really awesome live version of this on one of the Lilith Fair compilation CDs, if anyone would care to upload it.
Posted 18 years ago by chillynne    [ Reply ]
Why do some songs annoy? I have no idea why this one is annoying, but it is. Normally, I love Harris's music, but not today, not this one.
Posted 19 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
" Ring the Bells of Rhymney " in the lyrics is a reference to the beautiful poem (click here)
Posted 19 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Not liking Emmylou should be sufficient reason for deportation -- although I don't know where we'd send these people, since they clearly won't go to France. Maybe Antarctica, to match the coldness of their hearts?
Personally, I would deport them to the US of A, seeing there are so many onther idi.... ohh err, never mind. Just my tiny Euro-weenie view... :P :) (btw, France is a very nice country... get used to it. It'll be around for a very loooong time still...)
Posted 19 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
Harlan Man by Steve Earle... Check it out...
Posted 19 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
Is Harlan a place or a dude?
It's a place. In Kentucky. Appalachia, coal-mining country, dirt poor, and hard living. My wife and I drove through there once on one of our blue-highways jaunts, without realizing where we were heading into. There we are on vacation, enjoying ourselves, breezing our way past all these people suffering through the lot life dealt them. That was sobering.
Posted 19 years ago by horseplayer    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
I checked in to see how many people complained they couldn't stand Emmylou's voice, and wasn't disappointed. These guys are SO predictable. Not liking Emmylou should be sufficient reason for deportation -- although I don't know where we'd send these people, since they clearly won't go to France. Maybe Antarctica, to match the coldness of their hearts?
did you also note how many people LOVE her unique and lovely voice? One vote FOR Emmylou (and Daniel Lanois) from here.... Junkie, go back to Clearchannel...
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
love this song, love this artist. She's a mighty classy lady too. I saw her on the first Lillith Faire and she put most of the other musicians to shame (particularly Jewel).....but I'm a bit snarky ;)
Posted 19 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
I checked in to see how many people complained they couldn't stand Emmylou's voice, and wasn't disappointed. These guys are SO predictable. Not liking Emmylou should be sufficient reason for deportation -- although I don't know where we'd send these people, since they clearly won't go to France. Maybe Antarctica, to match the coldness of their hearts?
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]