After introducing her country-rock recipe on Pieces of the Sky , Emmylou Harris returned later in 1975 with a strikingly similar sophomore effort that continued to blend traditional and contemporary elements. Here she revisits three tunes from the pen of old friend Gram Parsons, including "Sin City" and "Wheels", two of his most enduring compositions. However, she really struck it big by interpreting two of country music's most recognisable standards--Buck Owens's "Together Again" and Don Gibson's "Sweet Dreams" (a huge hit for Patsy Cline)--riding them both to the top of the country charts. Not many artists could handle both a Beatles ballad and a Hank Williams honky-tonker--not many would even want to--but Harris's diamond-like voice can be beautiful and translucent or sharp and cutting. --Marc Greilsamer
Track Listing
Amarillo Together Again Feelin’ Single - Seein’ Double Sin City One Of These Days Till I Gain Control Again Here, There And Everywhere Ooh Las Vegas Sweet Dreams Jambalaya Satan’s Jewel Crown Wheels feat Jonathan Edwards You’re Running Wild feat Rodney Crowell Cajun Born
