Emmylou Harris moved to tears by First Aid Kit at Polar Music Prize

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  • First Aid Kit performing their song "Emmylou" for Laureate Emmylou Harris at the Polar Music Prize banquet at Grand Hôtel in Stockholm.
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  • @katinwelly
    @katinwelly Рік тому +1334

    Anyone else rewatch this regularly just for the joy it brings? ❤

  • @GiacoC
    @GiacoC 3 роки тому +2704

    the fact you play YOUR song in front of your hero...having her name in lyrics...AND move her to tears. Not single one of us can f*cking imagine such feeling.......All the best girls....this is just awesome

  • @bjornakerhison4225
    @bjornakerhison4225 3 роки тому +1646

    A legend moved to tears by the next generation. Priceless.

    • @jackiep6704
      @jackiep6704 3 роки тому +9

      Without cost my friend without the cost 🏌️‍♂️

    • @Sluggo01
      @Sluggo01 3 роки тому +9

      Brings me to tears as well...humbling it is

    • @LazyIRanch
      @LazyIRanch 3 роки тому +23

      Emmylou never got over losing Gram, and neither has his fans. I'm sitting here sobbing like it just happened yesterday. Such a beautiful song and tribute.

    • @nickychops6729
      @nickychops6729 3 роки тому +13

      God this performance took me somewhere I haven’t been in such a long time ... thank you 🙏

    • @margaretross9150
      @margaretross9150 3 роки тому +12

      @@LazyIRanch A fan of Gram's said, "Once Gram gets into your heart, he doesn't leave." Finding that to be true.

  • @AverageArtz
    @AverageArtz 3 роки тому +2025

    I love the fact that the King of Sweden is sitting next to Emmylou and bobbing his head the the beat.

    • @BoBoBroccoli
      @BoBoBroccoli 3 роки тому +24

      SVERIGE!

    • @matthewd728
      @matthewd728 3 роки тому +29

      I know, I thought that was King of Sweden. Great performance by First Aid Kit.

    • @terencelanders4815
      @terencelanders4815 3 роки тому +7

      My favorite video...💚💚💚

    • @consterus
      @consterus 3 роки тому +2

      You mean the drummer?

    • @love-xi5un
      @love-xi5un 3 роки тому +28

      Knugen,vilken king asså

  • @thedarksiderebel
    @thedarksiderebel Рік тому +196

    Man, just imagine you're pushing 70 and you hear these beautiful young girls that weren't born when you were even at the peak of your career singing a song about you in those sweet, clear voices. It must be such an incredibly humbling feeling

    • @Bmarker299
      @Bmarker299 2 місяці тому +2

      These two young women were exceptional. Love Emmylou Harris - an exceptional artist and lovely human being.

    • @Cynthia2900
      @Cynthia2900 Місяць тому +2

      Emmylou turned 77 this year (2024). I’ve been an Emmylou fan for most of her career. Love her albums, love these young ladies, too.

  • @davidh.8798
    @davidh.8798 3 роки тому +670

    Showing up at an Emmylou tribute night with a song titled "Emmylou", written when nobody was watching, is the ultimate flex. Can't watch this without tears.

    • @peterhill6879
      @peterhill6879 2 роки тому +10

      Beautiful beyond words and a wonderful tribute. I'm in tears!

    • @Fakeaorta
      @Fakeaorta Рік тому +2

      Damn straight! It still moves me even after 42 plays!

  • @Ambuttx
    @Ambuttx 3 роки тому +396

    Emmy Lou crying before they even start singing is relatable

    • @lindabrown5747
      @lindabrown5747 3 роки тому +20

      Gram was the love of her life I don’t think she will ever get over him

    • @user-pt1cz4ot1e
      @user-pt1cz4ot1e 3 роки тому +3

      Same. Love your tattoo, btw, fellow Amber. 💜

    • @peterporvaznik8163
      @peterporvaznik8163 3 роки тому +10

      It was the steel guitar that started it!

    • @cward1890
      @cward1890 Місяць тому

      @@lindabrown5747yeh he kinda left her wow the feels

  • @richardbud
    @richardbud 3 роки тому +953

    I know she's crying but I have no idea how she keeps it together so well. Imagine hearing a song that two people had written because they were so inspired by you. I'd be rolling on the floor bawling my eyes out.

    • @margaretross9150
      @margaretross9150 3 роки тому +65

      I think she's crying because the song reminds her of Gram Parsons.

    • @richardbud
      @richardbud 3 роки тому +8

      @@margaretross9150 Yeah could be! That never occured to me.

    • @davidlang8436
      @davidlang8436 2 роки тому +9

      @@margaretross9150 that is what I was thinking

    • @frank2357
      @frank2357 2 роки тому +19

      It feels like an iceberg to the power of at least 3 - what you see of her tears must be peanuts to what happens inside her. So many emotions blending together.

    • @VerendumGames
      @VerendumGames 2 роки тому +9

      Sorry, but it's actually "bawling" in this case and not "balling."

  • @williamknell864
    @williamknell864 4 роки тому +3174

    Sibling harmonies are one thing.
    But to write a song that bittersweet and beautiful, and perform it for one of that song's inspirations and characters, at an event where she is being recognized for her life's work, a part of the narrative of the very song your playing?
    Holy friggin' wow!
    Not quite sure how they pulled off.
    Amazing. Talk about rising to an occasion.

    • @AlanHope2013
      @AlanHope2013 4 роки тому +210

      Not only do they do all that, and mention her by name, they also throw in a very Emmylou trope which you can hear on the last line of the refrain, where the voice seems to falter and fade. It's also there in the verse, too. Emmylou does that very often, it's almost a signature sound of hers. So they sing a song to her, about her, like her, in her honour.

    • @jsmyth024
      @jsmyth024 4 роки тому +39

      META, EPIC, ICONIC....and all those other outstanding adjectives we know.

    • @sdrtcacgnrjrc
      @sdrtcacgnrjrc 4 роки тому +41

      I know how they pulled it off: this is a stunning song that they wrote, really beautiful -- and they perform it just perfectly

    • @StonefieldJim4
      @StonefieldJim4 4 роки тому +17

      I can't follow that. You captured my thoughts exactly. ✌️

    • @kiradelarochefoucauld7499
      @kiradelarochefoucauld7499 4 роки тому +45

      @@AlanHope2013 And they wrote it in all innocence and awe. Truly inspired.

  • @bloocheez3
    @bloocheez3 8 років тому +3453

    Standing ovation from Paul Simon. Emmylou brought to tears. These girls are a force of nature. I hope they stay with us for a long time.

    • @lampshademurph4037
      @lampshademurph4037 8 років тому +101

      Patti Smith also brought to tears!

    • @dannydine5263
      @dannydine5263 7 років тому +61

      I never heard of them before but i was damn near brought to tears myself.

    • @MichaelFP23
      @MichaelFP23 7 років тому +12

      emmylou harris nobody's darling but mine

    • @MichaelFP23
      @MichaelFP23 7 років тому +2

      emmylou harris nobody's darling but mine

    • @Bnslamb
      @Bnslamb 7 років тому +11

      bloocheez3 "I hope they stay with us for a long time."
      Me Too

  • @Greatlakesgal1111
    @Greatlakesgal1111 Рік тому +190

    These girls are genius in their own right. It will never get old hearing their songs and their harmonies. 🎉

  • @user-dq4ub2xb7n
    @user-dq4ub2xb7n 10 місяців тому +20

    Drummer helps to make the song laying down a study track. He did a great job. So consistent.

  • @user-kh9ki3kq8m
    @user-kh9ki3kq8m 8 років тому +621

    This sounds identical to the album version holy shit. They're so amazing.

    • @user-kh9ki3kq8m
      @user-kh9ki3kq8m 7 років тому +17

      +Katy Small they record in forests? What?? That's awesome.

    • @rorrt
      @rorrt 7 років тому +11

      They are incredible, i saw them live in Jan 2015, and they were perfect.

    • @captaingerald
      @captaingerald 7 років тому +23

      Jackson Catlett I thought it sounded a little better than the studio version. Maybe it was because of being in the same room with their inspiration.

    • @Lwaldie1
      @Lwaldie1 5 років тому +4

      Saw then last year, best gig I've ever been to. Brought tears to my eyes

    • @MinnesotaFats
      @MinnesotaFats 4 роки тому +1

      Sounds better here to my ear.

  • @rebeccahopkins9522
    @rebeccahopkins9522 4 роки тому +393

    4:15 😭❤️
    Just think, Emmylou also knew the other three legends they are singing about in this song. And they are all passed away now. And Emmylou knew them all very well. As well as being very humbled and touched by this song, it may also be bitter sweet for her hearing it and she probably can’t help thinking about the three friends she lost. Especially Gram Parsons, her former duet partner and very dear friend who died tragically of a drug overdose at a very young age. And all their times past. Incredible times. What a tribute these girls have given to her, to the other three legends in the song, and to the world. What a gift. Beautiful. ❤️

    • @aidanmccabe1981
      @aidanmccabe1981 4 роки тому +19

      Very valid point. I'm sure it was more than just pride she felt, but sadness and other emotions at such a statement of time marching on

    • @straitarrow5784
      @straitarrow5784 4 роки тому +2

      @Plot Twist After Credits , First Aid Kit

    • @user-mv6he6gl8m
      @user-mv6he6gl8m 3 роки тому +10

      And remember that this was not a song composed to honour her prize but something these girls did way before. Wow!

    • @djones7507
      @djones7507 3 роки тому +10

      Only discovered them by accident last night on a BBC World Service programme What a find👍 Such fabulous close harmonies with almost a touch of the McGarrigle sisters at times So melodic!!

    • @julianlewis1792
      @julianlewis1792 3 роки тому +4

      @Plot Twist After Credits Emmylou is the name of the song. And this video moved me to tears too...what a sweet moment :)

  • @commentWhatnow
    @commentWhatnow 2 роки тому +197

    Making an artist cry is even greater than a standing ovation. Ladies you picked a great role model.

  • @neverender8783
    @neverender8783 Рік тому +154

    When the lead changes (@ 3:27), Klara steps it down a bit in the harmony and lets Johanna's voice stand out in front. It's such a subtle but brilliant touch and a perfect example of how well they compliment each other.

    • @gregorydiatchenko8464
      @gregorydiatchenko8464 Рік тому +1

      Yes!

    • @TheMurrmursonbottle
      @TheMurrmursonbottle Рік тому +8

      they’re so in tune with each other, it’s impressive. they know when to let one voice shine over the other or complement the other to make beautiful music. it’s crazy how they’re sisters knowing their voices sound so different, but then you hear them together and it makes sense

    • @timburdsey
      @timburdsey 9 місяців тому +1

      I’d never quite clocked that, and I was reading your comment just as that magical moment arrived. Yes. It is exquisite.

    • @lomarsweed6604
      @lomarsweed6604 4 місяці тому

      That's the bridge.

  • @Theorimlig
    @Theorimlig 7 років тому +4259

    The weird old man bobbing with the music next to her is the king of Sweden. :P

    • @AlejoEremita
      @AlejoEremita 7 років тому +485

      i was getting really emotional with the song and then i read your comment and just burst into laughter

    • @EchosLens
      @EchosLens 7 років тому +102

      For real? I wondered who he was. I thought it might be her beaux.

    • @EchosLens
      @EchosLens 7 років тому +112

      That's great--looks like he was enjoying himself at the show, sitting next to Emmylou. I'll definitely google him to find out more! Thanks for letting me know.

    • @EchosLens
      @EchosLens 7 років тому +22

      lol! Yeah, I wasn't terribly inspired by the man, when I googled him. I was being polite. Sounds like you may know from first hand experience.

    • @billymeehan8822
      @billymeehan8822 7 років тому +6

      TheodorEriksson I'd be happy too be that man ? SWEET

  • @marcacrich
    @marcacrich 4 роки тому +422

    I met her Emmylou I had a clothing store in L.A. And she promised to send me an album and she did

  • @beachdog67
    @beachdog67 Рік тому +22

    UA-cam's algorithms have been trying to get me to watch this clip for several years. I have always resisted (being somewhat allergic to forced sentiment and put off by the "Emmylou moved to tears" slug).
    This afternoon I had one of those YT generated playlists running while I'm getting some work done and the video came up in the mix.
    Shame on ME for being so tardy to the party and wow. A precious moment and some exceptionally talented "next generation" artists.
    Brava!

    • @jennyleigh0488
      @jennyleigh0488 3 місяці тому +1

      Tardy to the party 😂😂 Might have to steal that one!!

  • @HughCorbyCruick
    @HughCorbyCruick Рік тому +15

    I can’t imagine how heartwarming it is to hear another generation of talented women carrying on your legacy.

  • @soldier24023
    @soldier24023 4 роки тому +915

    Just discovered this tonight having never heard of them before, but been a fan of Emmylou for many years. Now at the age of 72, I am in tears at this beautiful music and can't stop playing it. Well done girls, the singing is amazing and the music is awesome - my tears are of happiness at such REAL music. You now have another fan - maybe your oldest!?

    • @gchampi2
      @gchampi2 4 роки тому +22

      Dunno about oldest fan, but welcome to the FAC appreciation society. We're a wide-ranging church, anyone with good taste in music is welcome...

    • @gchampi2
      @gchampi2 4 роки тому +10

      @NONYA Business Derp. My bad, shoulda been FAK...

    • @davidj.7779
      @davidj.7779 3 роки тому +14

      @soldier24023: I also have pushed into my 70's and still take great joy in discovering new talents like "First Aid Kit" who, among some notable others, put paid to the oft heard grumble by many of our contemporaries that good music ceased in the 70s. For me, their warm, close harmony brings memories of another pair of sisters who also sang warm and close harmony in the late 1950s with a similar bright innocence: "Patience & Prudence" ua-cam.com/video/W4dqfrzJPbc/v-deo.html

    • @jmmacb03
      @jmmacb03 3 роки тому +10

      I am 63 and live in Toronto. Just discovered this today.
      I am thankful for UA-cam but I fear that "you get what you pay for" and no one pays for music anymore…
      Cheers, from Toronto ☮

    • @johnthorne4093
      @johnthorne4093 3 роки тому +8

      Probably not their oldest fan, dear one. Long life to you, and many years of happy listening to FAK.

  • @karmarml1
    @karmarml1 4 роки тому +62

    I don't think EmmyLou ever got over losing Gram Parsons. She couldn't hide her tears on this song. I am so impressed with First Aid Kit! These sisters are super talented. So glad they got to sing this song for her.

    • @barbarastoter2035
      @barbarastoter2035 4 роки тому +4

      I wonder if she ever did? Drugs took so many. Such a sad sad loss. Just read kieth Richards auto. Mick was very jealous of gram apparantly. Don't bother reading it.

  • @erickson71
    @erickson71 Рік тому +31

    Klara's solo at 4:15. Just beyond words.

  • @tomparatube6506
    @tomparatube6506 Рік тому +51

    The sisters' s vocal harmony is incredible, reminding me Simon & Garfunkel. Bravo!

    • @magdalenabeza
      @magdalenabeza Рік тому +2

      Yes!! 😊

    • @garywhitt98
      @garywhitt98 Рік тому +1

      Everly Brothers.

    • @tomparatube6506
      @tomparatube6506 Рік тому

      @@garywhitt98 Yep, them too. Thx for reminder!

    • @garystone4576
      @garystone4576 9 місяців тому +2

      Yes, and their cover of Simon and Garfunkel's America proves the point!!

  • @ngzcaz
    @ngzcaz 5 років тому +517

    How can Emmy Lou keep getting prettier with each passing year ??

  • @emmgeevideo
    @emmgeevideo 4 роки тому +354

    I’m from Emily Lou Harris’s generation. It really makes me smile to see and hear young people singing these songs so well and so beautifully.

    • @totallyrealnotfakelifeadvi7547
      @totallyrealnotfakelifeadvi7547 2 роки тому +11

      I’m from the generation after First Aid Kit, (Z) guess music really transcends time huh?

    • @katieh8186
      @katieh8186 2 роки тому +7

      @@totallyrealnotfakelifeadvi7547 this interaction is beautiful. Music really does transcend

  • @AN-cy7xm
    @AN-cy7xm 3 роки тому +17

    Imagine making her cry with your song...They're so effortlessly talented.

  • @jimgibbons1
    @jimgibbons1 Рік тому +6

    First Aid Kit is the soundtrack for those of us longing for a better world

  • @averystorm
    @averystorm 7 років тому +136

    You know you're good when you can bring Emmilou Harris to tears, and Paul Simon gives you a standing ovation.

  • @krakataucrazycrafter5115
    @krakataucrazycrafter5115 6 років тому +359

    Sometimes I'm REALLY proud to be a Swede. Go Sisters, Go!

    • @gustavegebjerg-mller6698
      @gustavegebjerg-mller6698 3 роки тому

      @@diogesesmore9874 us danes didn't need to be brought in. Comparing Tove Lo to this is weird. Not the same genre.

    • @wonderingheights
      @wonderingheights 3 роки тому +17

      You should be proud to be Swede! The Swedes are wonderful people!

    • @capecodliz
      @capecodliz 3 роки тому +11

      I love Sweden and the friendly people. Greetings from Cape Cod, Massachusetts USA

    • @mikaeljohansson6518
      @mikaeljohansson6518 3 роки тому +1

      @@capecodliz Thanks my friend for those kind words.

    • @sixty-nine3574
      @sixty-nine3574 3 роки тому

      Emmy Lou Harris is from Alabama

  • @_cloudface_
    @_cloudface_ Рік тому +7

    When you hear the reference to Stockholm and remember these girls grew up so far away from America and were still inspired by Emmylou

  • @Rush-gz9sx
    @Rush-gz9sx Рік тому +7

    Emmylou Harris looks more beautiful and classy than I think she ever has. The lady is a fine wine that's for certain.

  • @scottrussell2281
    @scottrussell2281 7 років тому +752

    Their harmonies are amazing.

    • @michele21auntiem
      @michele21auntiem 4 роки тому +5

      Wonderful to hear new harmonies!

    • @lnl3237
      @lnl3237 4 роки тому +6

      First time hearing these young women. Lilting.

    • @FloridaIndependent
      @FloridaIndependent 4 роки тому +7

      Bluegrass is all about color and amazing harmonies. That's their genre, where Emmylou is the Queen.

    • @yeoman2k1
      @yeoman2k1 4 роки тому +3

      You can't beat siblings harmonising together

    • @roberttrail7013
      @roberttrail7013 4 роки тому +2

      The harmonies are off the wall good.

  • @noahmcdx1
    @noahmcdx1 7 років тому +844

    Must be incredible to watch young talent say you inspired them to write an absolutely beautiful song, and even threw your name into it!

    • @jenbusch2532
      @jenbusch2532 6 років тому +1

      Dentist and electric fence

    • @peteralbert1485
      @peteralbert1485 6 років тому +25

      I agree, but someone so truly remarkable like Emmylou Harris comes along once or twice in a whole generation and, really, should be honored like this every night by a different young talent for a year straight.

    • @ohwellwhateverr
      @ohwellwhateverr 4 роки тому +15

      Noah McDaniel Must be incredible to perform a song you wrote inspired by one of your heroes *to* that hero.

  • @dontmindme633
    @dontmindme633 9 місяців тому +10

    Well it brought me to tears too. Just pure heart. So beautiful. Re-watching.

  • @oriain81
    @oriain81 Рік тому +18

    Its insane how good these girls are..insane

  • @tiedyedowl8367
    @tiedyedowl8367 7 років тому +188

    At the beginning I thought she didn't like it-then realized she was holding back tears that whole time.

    • @TheWinjin
      @TheWinjin 6 років тому +34

      Just imagine what's it like when someone a quarter of your age says "you're such an inspiration to us that we wrote a whole song to dedicate it to you". I think that's incredible.

    • @Kaspisify
      @Kaspisify 5 років тому +19

      @@TheWinjin and what a song it is too. Holy crap to be honest. I mean, it's pure class this song. It's not any tribute.

    • @JamesWilliams-xy3lp
      @JamesWilliams-xy3lp 4 роки тому

      @@TheWinjin Not just the one song ...

    • @hollyblue28
      @hollyblue28 4 роки тому +6

      Its got to be like seeing your child do something excellent. These two are the musical grandchildren of artists like Emmylou. The next generations treasuring and honouring you and your legacy. Can't imagine what that must feel like, but I'm guessing wonderful and deeply moving.

  • @MarkBrigham
    @MarkBrigham 3 роки тому +59

    Emmylou held it together better than I did. I can't imagine the memories this must conjure up from all those years ago when she was performing with Graham before he was taken too soon.

    • @davidmellish3295
      @davidmellish3295 3 роки тому +5

      Sorry to be pedantic but it's Gram not Graham

    • @cyhomeontherockroberts
      @cyhomeontherockroberts 27 днів тому

      Recently was rewatching one of the early (mid '70s) performances of Emmy Lou with Dolly & Linda singing A Mother's Gift and thinkin' how she had already lost Gram at such a young age. Had to come back to this video where you can see her thinkin' of him...the loss...

    • @MarkBrigham
      @MarkBrigham 25 днів тому

      @@davidmellish3295 Thanks for the correction, but you should have used a comma after the word "pedantic" to separate your independent clauses, and ended your sentence with a period.

  • @shaybatty3785
    @shaybatty3785 3 роки тому +37

    I named my daughter after Emmylou in 1997 and she is also now a very gifted singer. I grew up lying on the floor with her record albums and admiring her beauty on the cover while melting to her voice as a young child. Carefree days.

  • @chrisamar2
    @chrisamar2 4 роки тому +198

    Emmylou was in the same age like this girls been now, when she lost the love of her life. So I think, that´s what brought her to tears.

    • @alika207
      @alika207 3 роки тому +26

      Not to mention she probably would have never expected these girls to write such an incredible song in her, or should I say their, honor. I bet it was a very bittersweet and touching moment for her.

    • @dejordyball
      @dejordyball 3 роки тому +2

      I know she loved Gram but I'm not sure he was love of her life.

    • @margaretross9150
      @margaretross9150 3 роки тому +5

      @@dejordyball She said she knew true love once. Given she has written two songs specifically about him (Boulder to Birmingham and The Road), an album about their time together (The Ballad of Sally Rose), and numerous other songs that strongly hint about Gram plus she tears up when his name is mentioned, I'm pretty sure he was the one. Almost wish for her sake it wasn't because she has really suffered. They seemed to have an intense musical bond that continues today. She includes music by him in every concert.

    • @aurorabanks8161
      @aurorabanks8161 2 роки тому +1

      @@margaretross9150 Her song Michelangelo is pretty much about GP, just gorgeous check out the song and lyrics. Not a song you write about a long-departed man you once had a purely professional relationship with, imo. But we will probably never know the full story, ELH tells no tales and respects her own privacy. It's all in the songs, actually, you can hear the the truth there.

    • @margaretross9150
      @margaretross9150 2 роки тому

      @@aurorabanks8161So true. She respects his privacy too. Very loving.

  • @KarlOlofsson
    @KarlOlofsson 4 роки тому +26

    Man, they wrote these lyrics at 14. So articulate and well thought through, so "grown up"... from Sweden and have been a fan for a long time but I didn't know the back story for this song.

    • @Sancld
      @Sancld 3 роки тому

      when you are inspired you bring the best of you in that moment!ha
      This happens also to me...
      There is something that we still have to learn "read" and discover of ourself

  • @YeahRightInc
    @YeahRightInc 3 роки тому +11

    And to top it all off....they wrote this in a language they were not born into. I hear no accent at all in their speaking or singing voices. Just absolutely brilliant.

  • @bmg2507
    @bmg2507 3 роки тому +34

    Emylou was always an introvert you can see shes a little shy here. This must mean so much to her, you never forget the intensity of your first love.

  • @user-pt1cz4ot1e
    @user-pt1cz4ot1e 3 роки тому +168

    This isn’t normally my style of music, but this is so gorgeous. I don’t know how anyone doesn’t choke up, listening to it. 💜

    • @joedamberg2776
      @joedamberg2776 3 роки тому +1

      Hello dear how are you doing today?

    • @ThvonS
      @ThvonS 3 роки тому +1

      Learn from it

    • @The_Bearbarian
      @The_Bearbarian Рік тому +3

      It's been a year since you posted. I hope country has gone on to become part of your style of music 🙌

    • @alanrogs3990
      @alanrogs3990 5 місяців тому

      I said the same thing years ago but lately I've been buying up 1970's country music records and I really enjoy them. Very easy to listen to and relaxing.

  • @petiertje
    @petiertje 10 місяців тому +6

    There is not a more honest compliment than this I'd say.

  • @janinaholle3060
    @janinaholle3060 Рік тому +10

    There is so much innocence and purity in their music , i hope they don't loose it to the world

  • @gainesp2003gainesp
    @gainesp2003gainesp 4 роки тому +243

    The acapella at 4:14 is just pure as the driven snow.

    • @alika207
      @alika207 3 роки тому +12

      It wasn't a cappella because she was still playing her guitar, but yes, that was so perfectly executed!

    • @explorinlearnindoing5462
      @explorinlearnindoing5462 3 роки тому +1

      So tenderly sang, or is it sing 😜

    • @pamkeating5822
      @pamkeating5822 3 роки тому +2

      @@explorinlearnindoing5462 It's SUNG!

    • @explorinlearnindoing5462
      @explorinlearnindoing5462 3 роки тому +2

      @@pamkeating5822 ohh yes indeed of course! 👍 I forgot... I am Dutch... 😉

    • @ivantimmerman2856
      @ivantimmerman2856 3 роки тому

      beautiful it was

  • @patrickrooney5452
    @patrickrooney5452 5 років тому +11

    Something about seeing Emmylou Harris cry just made me lose it. I was bawling like a little girl seeing her moved to tears. These girls have a lot of talent and it is rare for people their age to appreciate this music like that

  • @LOLLYPOPPE
    @LOLLYPOPPE 3 роки тому +46

    Doing this in front of someone you have written a great song about and making them cry must be peak life. I can’t think of anything that could be better than a moment like that.

  • @juanitacrocker7833
    @juanitacrocker7833 Рік тому +15

    Emmy lou is simply one of the best and been around for so many years. Her voice is so special. She's more beautiful now than ever with her silver white hair. And the fact you girls wrote this song in her honor is just awesome! What a blessing that must e been to her! Good job!

  • @RosePetal17
    @RosePetal17 6 років тому +14

    Emmylou is revered as one of roots music's finest, so this is so special to see these talented young women offering this beautiful ode to her. She has had an incredible career and has a breathtaking body of work!

  • @DReed1945
    @DReed1945 4 роки тому +99

    You can tell how much Emmylou influenced them just listening to their voices and words.
    They write the most perfect traveling songs that send you into another world.

  • @PocoPortillo
    @PocoPortillo 3 роки тому +9

    Emmylou wears her hair like a crown of platinum...so beautiful she is.

  • @trevmac8362
    @trevmac8362 3 роки тому +94

    What ever happened to Class & Dignity & Integrity & Humility? So glad i found this video because for 5 minutes it still exists

    • @honestwithmywordshughes3783
      @honestwithmywordshughes3783 3 роки тому

      I Know That's Right !!!!!!!

    • @terencelanders4815
      @terencelanders4815 3 роки тому

      What American was..

    • @marcusperera
      @marcusperera 3 роки тому

      Well said. Though today's America is nothing one can be proud of, I hope the younger generation like these two girls will bring back Dignity to a land that has hatred written in almost everywhere!

    • @katebattista7400
      @katebattista7400 3 роки тому +1

      @@marcusperera yea, let's go back to the Good Old Days when America had dignity and didn't sow hate. Boy how I miss segregation, internment camps, forced sterilization, back alley abortions, fire bombing black churches, lynchings, slavery, women not being allowed to have credit without their husband's permission, the trail of tears, Jim Crow, redlining, love canal, not voting for someone because they're Catholic, Stonewall, ignoring the AIDs crisis, the list of great moments in America goes on.

  • @patrickmckeegan5345
    @patrickmckeegan5345 7 років тому +163

    Sibling harmony is so special, can't beat genetics...Great song.

    • @shaunchap
      @shaunchap 6 років тому +8

      Patrick McKeegan may i recommend 3 sisters by the name of The Staves, another prime example of blood harmony ua-cam.com/video/KDBDP6RVIPM/v-deo.html

    • @danman6669
      @danman6669 6 років тому +7

      Yeah, it's too bad the Gallagher Brothers can't get along.

    • @babydollsimmer4843
      @babydollsimmer4843 5 років тому +3

      This was the best recommendation I have ever seen. I am now obsessed with The Staves

    • @MVEProducties
      @MVEProducties 5 років тому

      Check out O’G3NE!! Twins + older sister. These Dutch girls are fantastic!!

    • @ricksears3921
      @ricksears3921 5 років тому

      This is sooo special . . . I love you Emmylou and those two ladies who are your spiritual daughters.

  • @rodsreel
    @rodsreel 6 років тому +721

    My God - there is hope for music and you can see it in the eyes of the legends sitting in the audience. Well done girls.

    • @lauraobrien2047
      @lauraobrien2047 5 років тому +13

      I said the exact same thing when I heard this tune 😊superb voices and sweet harmonies only possible from siblings

    • @Huveto
      @Huveto 4 роки тому +6

      Well said

    • @rachelgibson1858
      @rachelgibson1858 4 роки тому

      👍

    • @mrsmartypants_1
      @mrsmartypants_1 4 роки тому +6

      rodsreel: As if great music, great artists, great vocalists and great song writing are rarer today than in your era old man. There’s more talent today than ever. It just isn’t spoon fed to the masses by a few jackazz recording corporations and monopolistic radio behemoths anymore no matter what iHeart would like you to think. Musicians are free from the three-pieces. It puts more onus on you to find them and support them. BTW I’m old.

    • @Bigtime1998
      @Bigtime1998 4 роки тому +1

      Yes!!!!

  • @nathanpope5981
    @nathanpope5981 3 роки тому +191

    Why would anybody put a thumbs down to that. Literally one of the best songs I've ever heard.

    • @Jane-ur4te
      @Jane-ur4te 3 роки тому +10

      Jealousy

    • @StormTrysail
      @StormTrysail 3 роки тому +4

      Such a beautiful tribute to Emmy and Gram. They made the world better by just being among us. RIP Gram.😔

    • @paulineleybold6463
      @paulineleybold6463 3 роки тому

      I wouldn’t put a thumb down neither but come on, you really need to listen to more music because it’s a beautiful yet simplistic song both in terms of technicality and singing... there’s waaaay better, no offense to the artists, because it’s nice but well... 😅 Joni Mitchell did way more powerful and marvelous songs, only in this genre. And there’s more genres that are just sublime in terms of music 😌

    • @l.f.bittaker.6182
      @l.f.bittaker.6182 3 роки тому +2

      @@paulineleybold6463 Lies

    • @dangleberries992
      @dangleberries992 3 роки тому

      personal choice, boring song

  • @panheadchick1212
    @panheadchick1212 3 роки тому +7

    Emmylou tearing up makes me tear up. I've known that kind of love. My late husband of 26 years were so deliriously happy. 😪

    • @cosmicvagrant3980
      @cosmicvagrant3980 3 роки тому +2

      Music is one of the avenues to love... Love is the only way to God. The wife i never married lost our son 20 years ago... We didnt speak for 15 years. Now we share hours on the phone. Loss is hard. I send you some Love. My Grandparents hit 71 years. My parents hit 40...

  • @cjhughes
    @cjhughes 4 роки тому +124

    IF there were any justice left in music this is what would be at the top of the country charts week in and out.

  • @retrorich8351
    @retrorich8351 7 років тому +420

    While this is very emotional, and I absolutely love First Aid Kit; I got to say with all respect, that Emmylou Harris is still strikingly beautiful.

    • @stephanieestrada6629
      @stephanieestrada6629 5 років тому +10

      I noticed that too. I hope I look that good at her age. (It would be an improvement, lol).

    • @jessicaturner7196
      @jessicaturner7196 5 років тому +8

      I thought the same. I guarantee shes 100% natural too. No fake stuff there. I adore her my mom used to play her for me as a very young girl some 32 yrs ago. Now I can introduce First Aid kit to my babe Gypsy so she knows what real music is . Not that terrible stuff they pawn off on the masses these days.
      What a gorgeous live performance. 🧡

    • @tjwash5118
      @tjwash5118 4 роки тому +4

      RetroRich she rocks silver hair like no other. Right around 2000 was her peak I think, she looked better than when she was young.

    • @JamesWilliams-xy3lp
      @JamesWilliams-xy3lp 4 роки тому +1

      @@tjwash5118 She certainly rocks silver hair, but she was gorgeous with the black hair too.

    • @tjwash5118
      @tjwash5118 4 роки тому +1

      James Williams I agree. I should have said that her hair style in the 2000’s was more flattering, the only pics of her black hair that I’ve seen it just hangs there, the style back then for a folk singer.

  • @Wopat2015
    @Wopat2015 Місяць тому +2

    Emmylou is as beautiful today as she was in the 80s!

  • @MTtroutfisher406
    @MTtroutfisher406 11 місяців тому +13

    Just saw them in concert in Colorado. They’re great! So cool to see a younger generation paying tribute to those who came before.

  • @jondoe888i
    @jondoe888i 7 років тому +119

    This song must bring up so many memories for Emmylou, from her incredible life and career. And of all the greats that shaped her life.

  • @EddieLA78
    @EddieLA78 4 роки тому +26

    Sometimes when you discover new music it reawakens a part of your souls you didn't know was hibernating.

  • @DT-lq1ds
    @DT-lq1ds 3 роки тому +31

    The power of music, the ability to bring generations together.

  • @sethcragan6649
    @sethcragan6649 3 роки тому +9

    I have watched the rest of this special and she was never more moved then she was at this moment.

  • @JaneDoe-ci3gj
    @JaneDoe-ci3gj 4 роки тому +24

    First Aid Kit make me proud to be Swedish!🌻

    • @markmurphy558
      @markmurphy558 2 роки тому +1

      As well you should! These girls have captured the soul of American country music. All Swedes should be proud.

  • @dgrundman7499
    @dgrundman7499 8 років тому +14

    Good god, Emmylou is SO gorgeous, such a high class act. Just an amazing human being, she gives me faith in humans again . . .

  • @lafleurR1ddl3
    @lafleurR1ddl3 2 місяці тому +3

    They sound like angels

  • @bearknuckles100
    @bearknuckles100 2 роки тому +38

    That was a beautiful song and Emmylou Harris is such a pure class act. Nice to see some new young people who can write and sing a proper country song that isn't about a 4x4 down at the crik, drinking beers.

    • @TP-om8of
      @TP-om8of 2 роки тому +1

      I like drinking beer

  • @tippiersky4534
    @tippiersky4534 6 років тому +376

    This is probably the sweet sweet music J.R.R. Tolkien was talking about when thinking about the Elves. These girls have angels' voices.

  • @oldcarnut1
    @oldcarnut1 4 роки тому +80

    Gets me every time. Can’t even tell others about this with out choking up

  • @joloj23
    @joloj23 3 роки тому +54

    This has to be one of the greatest co plummets any artist and musician could ever receive. Better than any awards, money, tv spots...anything. To make young people want to follow in your footsteps. What an honor, and she felt it too. Well done.

  • @johnthorne4093
    @johnthorne4093 2 роки тому +6

    Emmylou Harris is for real and always has been. First Aid Kit recognized that integrity even though they were just kids at the time. Just honesty. No phonies allowed.

  • @BrokenGodEnt
    @BrokenGodEnt 4 роки тому +76

    Shit, I cried. Can't imagine how she felt.

  • @angelaweber7174
    @angelaweber7174 2 роки тому +6

    I cry every time I hear this song! I saw Emmylou and Johnny Cash at the Telluride Bluegrass Frstival with my Dad. He passed away kat August and I cherish those memories with him!

  • @paulbaranski1194
    @paulbaranski1194 Рік тому +4

    I still can't watch this without tears

  • @Rose10717
    @Rose10717 3 місяці тому +2

    ❤Wonderful words that touch and move Emmylou Harris' heart. Two amazing singers who sing this song wonderfully in honor of Emmylou.

  • @jamespowers1606
    @jamespowers1606 4 роки тому +8

    If you made Emmylou Harris cry at your song, yeah you can basically carry that forever. Damn.

  • @TheMisfit291
    @TheMisfit291 4 роки тому +49

    I was fortunate enough to see these amazing young women perform in Austin, Texas. They closed the set with this song. It was a night I will always treasure.

  • @timothyhilton3408
    @timothyhilton3408 2 роки тому +27

    Such a gift to honor and show respect to a mentor while they yet live.

  • @robertcrusher1972
    @robertcrusher1972 3 роки тому +101

    Imagine having life’s work honored by hearing or seeing young people make more art out of that foundation, and that know that “work”’, and are doing it in the world with intentions like the ones you have. The honor and love was so beautiful, and palpable really. Just love seeing inter-generational moments like this, with a sense of thankfulness that is powerful enough for everyone to enjoy. So moving.

    • @martinjost5637
      @martinjost5637 Рік тому +1

      "[we are] dwarves seeing farther by standing on the shoulders of giants,"
      Newton
      Seems not only to apply to science...

    • @TheSenorMachoSolo
      @TheSenorMachoSolo Рік тому +2

      This was really well-said. A terrific summary.

  • @MgReY-yq1dh
    @MgReY-yq1dh 7 років тому +46

    Talent does its own talking‼️❤️

  • @tjohannam
    @tjohannam 7 років тому +19

    Klara has the voice of an angel

  • @jaredstidman4567
    @jaredstidman4567 2 роки тому +3

    We named our daughter after emmylou harris and this song.

  • @alisonkatus9577
    @alisonkatus9577 Місяць тому +1

    Such pure, ringing voices, especially at 4:15, all by herself.

  • @kerryg100
    @kerryg100 8 років тому +276

    Gram Parsons is smiling down too........after all those years.....just great these kids got it and understood.....incredible ....
    Greetings from IRELAND 😉 salamat for this gem. ...

    • @gptp6584
      @gptp6584 6 років тому +1

      what does salamat mean

    • @jason27OD
      @jason27OD 6 років тому +5

      salamat means thank you

    • @gnttangkudung4565
      @gnttangkudung4565 6 років тому

      jason27OD in indonesia..salamat or selamat..means congratulation. but can be different in other country. just a say though..

    • @Jeff-jg7jh
      @Jeff-jg7jh 4 роки тому +1

      @@gnttangkudung4565 Sadly, it was the sixties and Parsons did drugs til he dropped.

    • @brandaanderson1673
      @brandaanderson1673 4 роки тому +3

      @@Jeff-jg7jh Sadly, a lot of us have pain that leads us down deadly roads.

  • @gregorydiatchenko8464
    @gregorydiatchenko8464 3 місяці тому +2

    There are distinguished people in this crowd, holding back tears. Tears of joy.

  • @jato1956
    @jato1956 8 років тому +14

    Love the song.
    Love the performance.
    I don't know much about Emmylou, but I feel I know a part of her now.

    • @jeannie1renee2
      @jeannie1renee2 7 років тому +1

      Well, what are you waiting for? She's all over UA-cam, in all her youthful glory. Her and Gram both.

    • @peterotoole1908
      @peterotoole1908 7 років тому +2

      she is featured on Bright Eyes unique I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning album. ck the songs We Are Nowhere and it's Now...and...Land Locked Blues

    • @almericgough8141
      @almericgough8141 7 років тому

      Peter O'Toole yes you right and that's a few years now.

  • @1011010100011
    @1011010100011 7 місяців тому +2

    This magical musical moment has been brought to you by the kind folks at Kleenex

  • @gdionwood
    @gdionwood Рік тому +8

    These 2 beautiful sisters are a ray of light and brilliance out of Sweden!

  • @jorgejohnson451
    @jorgejohnson451 3 роки тому +21

    That’s the best looking head of white hair I’ve ever seen.

  • @denysellyn
    @denysellyn 7 років тому +19

    So so lovely. I was really blessed to see Emmylou and Gram perform at the Quiet Knight back in the 70's. Wonderful tribute to some of the greats. Miss u Gram, Johnny and June..

    • @katherineadair9356
      @katherineadair9356 7 років тому +2

      denise serafini my daddy was in love with emmylou for most of his adult life. She was born in Alabama much like my daddy and me. Funny how my you remember things just by listening to songs. As soon as I heard this song it took me back to my daddy and me. Miss him so much

  • @LizaPeninon
    @LizaPeninon 7 років тому +169

    OMG how beautiful and moving ... I'm in tears too ...

  • @heathdegaramo2802
    @heathdegaramo2802 3 роки тому +6

    I came to see Emmylou emotional, and then I cried when I saw the King of Sweden not only into it, but moved by it and sharing a special moment with her over it.

  • @williamalderson5328
    @williamalderson5328 Рік тому +4

    4:14 - wow, so lovely!!

  • @stjohab2
    @stjohab2 7 років тому +67

    Emmylou is sitting next to the king of Sweden, Carl Gustav. Emmylou received the Polar Music Prize i Sweden. She was really worth it!

  • @llrsensei
    @llrsensei 6 років тому +96

    Dear sisters, Klara and Johanna Söderberg, thank you for bringing tremendous soul to the singing of this song to honor women performers who paved the way for younger women artists like yourselves. Thank you for singing from the heart and interpreting the music with depth of spirit, energy, and compassion. As a musician and poet, I appreciate all you are doing and look forward to hearing you in person someday soon. May God bless and keep you always.

  • @stuff5392
    @stuff5392 Рік тому +6

    God, that was so beautiful. Can't believe I've never heard of these girls before today.

  • @lilit8934
    @lilit8934 2 роки тому +11

    My new wake up song. A ballad of the seasons of life and what a tribute to Emmylou.
    First Aid Kit, this makes me cry the saddest and happiest tears, just like life