This song was from Emmylou's album "Cimarron" (which is my favorite Emmylou album)! This is also my favorite song from that album and there are days that I will turn this song on and listen to it on repeat! I also just saw Emmylou in concert 2 weeks ago! Still sounds great! I also recommend "Another Lonesome Morning" from Emmylou from "Cimarron."
I enjoyed this one simply because it has been on my play list for summer time now. I love this cover and Emmylou has always been to of any list for me. A real smooth song.
Nice selection. You can't go wrong with Don and Emmylou. I do wish the radio had played more Emmylou. She had such a sweet and listenable voice. This song was released in 1981 as the first single from Emmylou's album Cimarron. The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard chart. Thanks for the reaction
@@jcat__ "If I Needed You" from the 1981 album, "Cimarron" which Emmylou Harris did this for Warner Bros. Records. Here, she did a lovely duet with Don Williams. Strings arranged by Charles Cochran. But this song was released in 1981 as the first single from the album - "Cimarron" and the song peaked at #3 on the Billboard chart.
Another great song written by Townes Van Zandt. Guy Clark said one morning him & his wife Susanna were eating breakfast. Townes came in & said he woke up in the middle of the night & wrote down the lyrics to a new song. He sung it to them as they ate breakfast. It was If I Needed You.
I'm sorry to have commented so late! I've been out of it for a couple of days, but wanted to say how much I love this song by Don & Emmylou. It's always on my play list and it takes me to a place I love to be...comforted and at peace. Thank you for the request and your wonderful reaction, Don!
Shout out to banjo man 74 for a great request. Don: I always try to guess your finale rating by how you react during and after the song has finished. When you start gushing about a song, I’m thinking, he is rating this a 10. As you said, some of you will think I am going to rate the song a 10. Goes to show us how special a 10 rating is from you.
Hi Ed - well, a 10 is especially special, but this one is a 10 for me. It's on my "comfort" play list. I had no idea Don had never reacted to it or I would have requested it long ago! Have a great rest of your weekend, Ed. Great to read your comments, as always!
Hey Phyllis, It is always a pleasure to read your kind words. Thank you! I totally agree with your assessment. A well written song that is easy on the ears. Don’s and Emmylou’s voices blended very well together. May you have a wonderful rest of your weekend as well. Be well my friend.
One of my most favourite songs of all time
They created perfection
Yes, it's unbelievable. Thanks Don!
Nice duet! So many artists have covered this beautiful Townes Van Zandt song, and this cover was well done by Don and Emmylou.
Two of the smoothest voices in country music!
This song was from Emmylou's album "Cimarron" (which is my favorite Emmylou album)! This is also my favorite song from that album and there are days that I will turn this song on and listen to it on repeat! I also just saw Emmylou in concert 2 weeks ago! Still sounds great! I also recommend "Another Lonesome Morning" from Emmylou from "Cimarron."
I enjoyed this one simply because it has been on my play list for summer time now. I love this cover and Emmylou has always been to of any list for me. A real smooth song.
This works great duet written by Townes Van Zandt if I'm not mistaken thanks for reacting Don
Nice selection. You can't go wrong with Don and Emmylou. I do wish the radio had played more Emmylou. She had such a sweet and listenable voice. This song was released in 1981 as the first single from Emmylou's album Cimarron. The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard chart. Thanks for the reaction
But it was well received at the time.
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@@jcat__ "If I Needed You" from the 1981
album, "Cimarron" which Emmylou Harris
did this for Warner Bros. Records. Here,
she did a lovely duet with Don Williams.
Strings arranged by Charles Cochran.
But this song was released in 1981 as the
first single from the album - "Cimarron"
and the song peaked at #3 on the
Billboard chart.
Great reaction Don. Thank you for doing this song . In my opinion they are both top five singers ever
I love this song. Don Williams has been a favorite of mine and my husband's 70s 80s . Don reminds me of my husband. When I hear him.
Another great song written by Townes Van Zandt. Guy Clark said one morning him & his wife Susanna were eating breakfast. Townes came in & said he woke up in the middle of the night & wrote down the lyrics to a new song. He sung it to them as they ate breakfast. It was If I Needed You.
Emmylou is my vote for greatest female vocalist ever. At least my favorite anyway.
I'm sorry to have commented so late! I've been out of it for a couple of days, but wanted to say how much I love this song by Don & Emmylou. It's always on my play list and it takes me to a place I love to be...comforted and at peace. Thank you for the request and your wonderful reaction, Don!
Please listen to Don Williams “Lay Down Beside Me”
and Emmylou Harris
“To Daddy” two of my most favorite songs
Emmett Franz and Katie Petersen did a terrific cover of this. You can find it on Katie's channel.
The break is a fiddle with a harmonica playing a harmony.
I love Emmylou Harris voice. It's so pure. Don sounds like men are supposed to sound. That's just my humble opinion.
Not that late. I remember it well the year my son was born
1981
Townes Van Zandt
Shout out to banjo man 74 for a great request. Don: I always try to guess your finale rating by how you react during and after the song has finished. When you start gushing about a song, I’m thinking, he is rating this a 10. As you said, some of you will think I am going to rate the song a 10. Goes to show us how special a 10 rating is from you.
@montauked17 Thanks for the observation, Ed! My peeps know me, and I know my peeps!! :-)
Hi Ed - well, a 10 is especially special, but this one is a 10 for me. It's on my "comfort" play list. I had no idea Don had never reacted to it or I would have requested it long ago! Have a great rest of your weekend, Ed. Great to read your comments, as always!
Hey Phyllis, It is always a pleasure to read your kind words. Thank you! I totally agree with your assessment. A well written song that is easy on the ears. Don’s and Emmylou’s voices blended very well together. May you have a wonderful rest of your weekend as well. Be well my friend.
I only get the same number as you about 2% of the time. I'm usually lower. This is one of the few times we picked the same number.
It's a 10 for me. I don't see why not
The Late Townes Van Zandt wrote that song. Check into him and thank me later