Wrecking Ball - Emmylou

A modern classic..., posted on June 19, 2015 at 09:44:56
musetap Audiophile Posts: 31879 Location: San Francisco Joined: July 8, 2003 Contributor Since: January 28, 2004	Need to get the 20th Anniversary issue with bonus tracks, but can't see as how they might add to the perfection of the original. With Stumble into Grace those are two of the most brilliant gems of a sparkling career. True highlights. "Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination"-Michael McClure

Her body of work is not simply timeless, posted on June 19, 2015 at 11:29:48
LWR Audiophile Posts: 66808 Location: The woods Joined: August 12, 2003	it is ethereal and it affects me deeply. She has an uncanny ability to choose the songs she covers and then to occupy them and make them something new and hers alone. If you are ever lucky enough to stand close enough to hear her voice coming direct before it goes thru the PA system your socks will blow off. Her 2 albums with Mark Knopfler should be on that list too....

RE: Wrecking Ball - Emmylou, posted on June 19, 2015 at 18:27:29
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Another vote for the 2oth Anniversary ed.

Two?, posted on June 20, 2015 at 05:38:09
mcondo Audiophile Posts: 1411 Joined: May 12, 2002	Do you mean the studio and then live versions of All The Road Running or is there another I missed? Agree the pairing produced great music. Almost feels like they were an item - were they? Funny, after listening to Wrecking Ball I put on Brothers in Arms (SACD) - never thought about the natural pairing at the time.

Yes, the live one, posted on June 20, 2015 at 06:11:31
LWR Audiophile Posts: 66808 Location: The woods Joined: August 12, 2003	as well as the studio one. Some very sweet music in them...

RE: Yes, the live one, posted on June 20, 2015 at 08:48:07

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This may be heresy to many here but the BluRay of the live show is one of my fav's. Great video and audio production. Their jam on Speedway to Nazareth is phenomenal, imho.

PS Emmylou looks absolutely stunning in the soft focus on the song.

Speedway to Nazareth

Jeez, posted on June 20, 2015 at 08:59:29
LWR Audiophile Posts: 66808 Location: The woods Joined: August 12, 2003	that is stunning stuff...A woman in cowboy boots...yessir!!

RE: Jeez, posted on June 20, 2015 at 12:46:11
jimmycj Audiophile Posts: 1507 Joined: December 6, 2004	Yes it is. So good.

RE: Wrecking Ball - Emmylou, posted on June 21, 2015 at 12:26:41
hoporama Audiophile Posts: 9 Location: New Mexico Joined: April 30, 2002	Hard to believe it's been 20 years...

my weird perspective -- I actually like "Red Dirt Girl" better , posted on June 23, 2015 at 08:21:57
mhardy6647 Audiophile Posts: 16018 Location: New England Joined: October 12, 1999 Contributor Since: October 23, 2016	Both are great but for whatever reason (and it's not sound quality!), "Red Dirt Girl" is the one I prefer. Many of the songs on it (still) bring a tear to my eye when I hear 'em. In a good way ;-) all the best, mrh

Red Dirt Girl, posted on June 24, 2015 at 04:53:42

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Live version of Red Dirt Girl on Real Live Roadrunning is beyond good - it's one of my top 5 performances of all time.

Red Dirt Girl - Audio only

RE: Red Dirt Girl, posted on June 27, 2015 at 10:12:45
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Both are excellent albums!

Rocky Road

Wrecking Ball - Emmylou

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