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Pieces of Sky
Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)
Review Comments: I am a major fan of EmmyLou Harris and have most of her albums. The purity of her delivery and glorious arrangements provide a life enhancing experience and each track is different and intrigueing. What more could one want?
Traditional country--with a broad appeal
Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)
Review Comments: When this album came out in 1975, I was an unabashed Dead Head. Still, there was an openness to many types of music, and Emmylou definitely came up on our radar screen, largely due to the very traditional nature of her song selection and the beauty and heartfelt quality of her voice. Last year, I happened to find this remastered CD in the bargain bin at a local book and music store and immediately grabbed it up. After putting it on, it did not take me long to remember why Emmylou's music was so captivating when I first was exposed to it--it's simple, straightforward, honest, rootsy, and well done. While the song that Emmylou co-penned with Bill Danoff, "Boulder to Birmingham," probably is my favorite on "Pieces of the Sky," there is no question that she had an amazing ability to interpret the songs of other artists. In particular, her covers of Rodney Crowell's "Bluebird Wine," the Louvin brother's "If I Could Only Win Your Love," Merle Haggard's "Bottle Let Me Down," and Shel Silverstein's "Queen of the Silver Dollar" are excellent, as is her cover of the extra track, "Hank and Lefty" on the remastered CD. "Pieces of the Sky" was the debut album for Emmylou Harris--check it out to hear how this wonderful artist began her long and incredible recording career. Highly recommended
Some classic classic songs
Album Rating: (4 of 5 stars)
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A Classic Album!
Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)
Review Comments: All I knew about Emmylou Harris was her name before my friend recommened her music to me. So, I borrowed five CDs from the library, and this was one of them. The first song "Bluebird Wine" convinced me immediately. That was good old country music! The next ones didn't leave me cold either - "Too Far Gone" is a beautiful and peaceful song! "If I Could Only Win Your Love" and "Boulder to Birmingham" are excellent songs too. There's no way I could hate this album - all the songs are great! It's no wonder that many says that this is a country music classic album! Emmylou has a very beautiful voice! The songs are very touching and beautiful but still very catching. I love each and every song in this album!
Stars: Bluebird Wine, Sleepless Nights, Boulder to Birmingham
Great American Music
Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)
Review Comments: This 1975 debut album covers alot of ground, from the traditional country of Merle Haggard to uptempo country rock and even a Beatles song. But it is all brought together by Harris' dedication to making honest music that defies narrow genres or stereotypes.
Like her former beau, Gram Parson, Emmylou also unites traditional sounds with a rock and roll sensibility. Thus making her a pioneeer of the sort of music that has come to be called "Americana" or "alternative country". But, whatever the label, Harris' emphasis has always been on making great music and she has continued to be one of the best until the present day.
The first songs on this album are my favorites, including the winsome "If I Could Only Win Your Love" and the gorgeous "Before Believing." I also love "Boulder To Birmingham" and it's lyrical power makes me wonder why Emmylou wasn't doing more song writing at this point in her career.
The band is excellent throughout and includes such standout musicians as James Burton on electric guitar and Ricky Skaggs on fiddle and viola. This is a great album. Check it out!
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