Duets (Emmylou Harris album)

Duets is a compilation of duets by the country music artist Emmylou Harris in partnership with other well-known country and rock artists. Most of the twelve tracks on the album originally appeared as singles or on albums released by her singing partners. Several of the tracks attained positions on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts: "That Lovin' You Feelin' Again" with Roy Orbison was at #6 in 1980; "If I Needed You" with Don Williams at #3 in 1981; "Wild Montana Skies" with John Denver at #14 in 1983; "Thing About You" with Southern Pacific at #14 in 1985; and "We Believe in Happy Endings" with Earl Thomas Conley at #1 in 1988. Also included is "Love Hurts", an early duet with Gram Parsons from his Grievous Angel album. Duets reached #24 on the country albums chart in 1990.

Duets
Compilation album by
ReleasedJuly 24, 1990
GenreCountry
Length41:23
LabelReprise
Producervarious producers
Emmylou Harris chronology
Bluebird
(1989)
Duets
(1990)
Brand New Dance
(1990)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]
Select[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Original releaseLength
1."The Price I Pay" (with The Desert Rose Band)Chris Hillman, Bill Wildsfirst appearance2:58
2."Love Hurts" (with Gram Parsons)Boudleaux BryantGrievous Angel (1974)3:40
3."That Lovin' You Feelin' Again" (with Roy Orbison)Roy Orbison, Chris PriceRoadie [Original Soundtrack] (1980)4:00
4."We Believe in Happy Endings" (with Earl Thomas Conley)Bob McDillThe Heart of It All (1988)3:34
5."Thing About You" (with Southern Pacific)Tom PettySouthern Pacific (1985)3:51
6."Star of Bethlehem" (with Neil Young)Neil YoungAmerican Stars 'n Bars (1977)2:43
7."All Fall Down" (with George Jones)Ron Peterson, Harlan HowardLadies' Choice (1984)3:19
8."Wild Montana Skies" (with John Denver)John DenverIt's About Time (1983)4:02
9."Green Pastures" (with Ricky Skaggs)Van HooseRoses in the Snow (1980)3:08
10."Gulf Coast Highway" (with Willie Nelson)Nanci Griffith, Danny Flowers, James Hookerfirst appearance3:09
11."If I Needed You" (with Don Williams)Townes Van ZandtCimarron (1981)3:35
12."Evangeline" (with The Band)Robbie RobertsonThe Last Waltz (1978)3:10

Personnel

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  • Brian Ahern – arranger, producer
  • The Band – vocals
  • Earl Thomas Conley – vocals
  • Rick Danko – electric bass, vocals
  • John Denver – vocals, producer
  • Desert Rose Band – vocals
  • Rob Fraboni – producer
  • Garth Fundis – producer
  • Emory Gordy – producer
  • Caroline Greyshock – photography
  • Emmylou Harris – acoustic guitar, guitar, vocals
  • Bradley Hartman – producer, mastering, assembly
  • George Jones – vocals
  • Janet Levinson – art direction, design
  • Elliot Mazer – producer
  • Glenn Meadows – mastering assistant
  • Willie Nelson – vocals
  • Jim Ed Norman – producer
  • Milton Okun – executive producer
  • Roy Orbison – vocals
  • Gram Parsons – vocals, producer
  • Dolly Parton – harmony vocals
  • Robbie Robertson – producer
  • Larry Samuels – executive producer
  • Randy Scruggs – producer
  • Ed Seay – producer
  • Billy Sherrill – producer
  • John Simon – producer
  • Ricky Skaggs – vocals
  • Southern Pacific – vocals, producer
  • Don Williams – vocals, producer
  • Paul Worley – producer
  • Barney Wyckoff – producer
  • Neil Young – vocals

Chart performance

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Chart (1990) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums 24

Release history

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Release history and formats for Duets
Region Date Format Label Ref.
North America July 24, 1990
  • LP
  • CD
  • cassette
Warner Bros. Records [3]

References

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  1. ^ Ankeny, Jason. Duets at AllMusic
  2. ^ Kirsch, Michele (September 1990). "Emmylou Harris: Duets". Select. No. 3. p. 103.
  3. ^ Harris, Emmylou (July 7, 1987). "Duets (Liner Notes)". Warner Bros. Records. 9-25791-2 (CD); 9-25791-2 (Cassette).