Emmylou Harris : Till I Gain Control Again

From 1983 Emmylou on the Rodney Crowell song along with Rodney and Albert Lee. Rosanne Cash looking on.

Recorded at CHCH-TV in Hamilton, Canada on Dec 12, 1983 as part of a series called "In Session". Drums: Terry Clark, Bass: Rick Homme, Guitar: Mike "Pepe" Francis, Piano: Doug Riley. (all Toronto session players) Recording Engineer (at the console) Doug McClement who I thank for this information.

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[TheMorewood]

wonder why Emmylou isnt playing this song anymore.. her audience used to love it...same with " HEre There and Everywhere"  songs we miss to hear live

[1000Magicians]

@TheMorewood I guess a clue is in her comments on this vid where she doubts (even here in the early 80's) she is able to hit the notes in the fade out, and indeed cuts it short at that point......Great shame really as it is my all time favourite track not only by Emmylou but by anyone.

[whisky2roxy]

One of the great country songs and renditions.

And Emmy's smile at 4:14 after the feedback - OMG!

[TakenAlso]

Laurie

Fantastic, the best song ever.

Ally.

[shimmy1952]

@rabbi120348 You are so right!!!!

[rabbi120348]

She has my vote for greatest female vocalist in the universe. I was driving across Nebraska on summer with my then-13-year-old son when this came on. I about drove off the road. He asked what was going on, and all I could say was "She has a voice like an angel."

[XvmerrivX]

emmylou is great!

[hutjim58]

@TheViolentTeddy

Don't think so mate,Emmylou's version walks all over their rendition.

[seventeenboi]

incredible

[cuteoldguy]

I was doing my flexability exercise's ,to this song ,all of a sudden my cat wanted in ,we were like a hand in a glove ..............The only reason I post this is because I thought she only liked ABBA .

[5150pb]

Willie's version is the best

[1madeintheimage]

@Thelovelyreddirtgirl Rodney recorded it on his third album. It was released in 1982 on the lp titled RODNEY CROWELL. Emmylou had the original version & she recorded it in 1976 on her 2nd album ELITE HOTEL.Both did a great job although I still like Emmylou's better. I have been fortunate enough to see her in concert 11 times.Crystal Gayle had the hit on this great song, but I feel that both the Emmylou & Rodney Crowell versions were better.

[TheViolentTeddy]

Sorry, This Mortal Coil's version is much better... much more morbid and stiring.

[TheMorewood]

@TheMorewood well that can be one clue, but many of her songs,she plays now are in lower key than before, so that shouldnt be a problem...