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Track Listings
| 1. Cash on the Barrel Head |
| 2. That s All It Took |
| 3. Feelin Single, Seein Double |
| 4. Coat of Many Colors |
| 5. Amarillo |
| 6. Together Again |
| 7. Return of the Grievous Angel |
| 8. Bluebird Wine |
| 9. Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down |
| 10. Boulder to Birmingham |
| 11. Cry One More Time |
| 12. Ooh Las Vegas |
| 13. Shop Around |
| 14. Hickory Wind |
| 15. Jambalaya |
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Although Emmylou Harris debut solo album, Gliding Bird, had been released in 1970, prior to 1975 she was probably best-known for her work with Gram Parsons, having been recommended to him by his fellow Byrd Chris Hillman, Gram invited Emmylou to duet with him and sing harmony on his debut GP, released in 1973. She subsequently toured as a part of his band, The Fallen Angels, and is featured extensively on Grievous Angel, also recorded in 1973. Parsons died in September of that year with Grievous Angel released posthumously a year later. Emmylou was distraught by his death but had learned much from her brief sojourn with the personable and influential Gram and continued to champion his ground-breaking work throughout her own career. The 1975 broadcast featured here was aired from San Francisco s famous Boarding House venue and occurred just a year after Parson s death - thus it is hardly surprising that many of the songs included have strong connections with the Parsons-period. Backed by The Hot Band, featuring James Burton and Glen D. Hardin, both of whom had played in Elvis group, and Rodney Crowell, the young Texan songwriter and guitarist whose compositions Emmylou was now championing, it was a testament to the girl s talents that she could attract musicians of this calibre at this formative stage in her own solo career. This performance offers a tantalising glimpse of such qualities as Emmylou displays the full magnificence of her voice in this truly wonderful show.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Boothillboy
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I was also at the 1976 concert at The Liverpool Empire, although I was most definitely there to see Emmylou herself, whose superb singing I'd first heard on Gram Parson's "GP" album. I remember lending that album to a longstanding country music fan who was actually unimpressed by Gram but was very taken with the "girl singer" and suggested that she would go far! The "Cowboy Angels" album takes us back to the very early days of Emmylou's post-Parsons solo career and, for that reason alone, is a must for any fan. Apart from the vocals, the individual musicianship of the great talents making up the first version of The Hot Band is very evident throughout. The only qualification I would make is that, at the time of this radio concert, the musicians were in the early stages of working together and I felt that the overall sound on the album is not as "tight" as it was to become on record and in live performance.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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In 1976 I saw Emmylou and the Hot Band at the Liverpool Empire and it was one of the best nights out I ever had, especially as I got to shake hands with the great James Burton after the show! One of the many highlights was seeing James play his Telecaster behind his head during the song 'Shop Around!' This CD was recorded for a radio show in 1975 and features songs that became classics of Emmylou's repertoire. The sound is mostly fine though on one song it dips slightly. As Rodney Crowell said it is easy to fall in love with Emmylou and some years later I met the lady and she gave me a hug when I told her it was my birthday! A very welcome addition to my collection of music. Recommended!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Since the first time I came across Emmylou Harris was at a concert in 1977 (one of her earliest in the UK), it was great to be able to acquire a concert recording from the same era.
Often live recordings are very thin and generally poor, but this one certainly is not; the fact that it includes a few less well known numbers is a bonus.
Often live recordings are very thin and generally poor, but this one certainly is not; the fact that it includes a few less well known numbers is a bonus.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Smokin' Hot Band
Arguably country's greatest female singer, and best-ever backing band, recording a terrific live set on American radio. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Dod
4.0 out of 5 stars
A rareity!
I have got most of Emmylou's recording and was pleased to find this one of her with what was a great band.
Published 3 months ago by Robert Child
5.0 out of 5 stars
outstanding
Hot Band are tremendous and Emmylou in her prime not to be missed. Many tracks are from live performances and recreate her concerts
Published 4 months ago by P WILLIAMSON
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Cowboy Angels
Emmylou is as good as ever. This album is slightly different to her previous album but is very good indeed.
Published 5 months ago by Waylon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Early Emmylou
Emmylou Harris was the "chick singer" (her ironic words, not mine) who put the life and bounce into the Gram Parsons discs and shows in the time leading up to his death in 1973. Read more
Published 10 months ago by scribe
5.0 out of 5 stars
On May 8th Emmylou Harris - Return Of The Grievous Angel
Cowboy Angels ~ Emmylou Harris 1975 Live Radio Broadcast,[I like the, Return of The Grievous Angel]
Her work with Gram Parsons. Read more
Her work with Gram Parsons. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Clint Eastwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hot stuff
I also saw Emmylou and the Hotband during the 1976 tour, in Leicester in my case. A good part of the audience was there to see James Burton, I recall. Read more
Published 11 months ago by P. Johnson
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