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Post by fabtastique on Aug 6, 2016 0:22:52 GMT -5
But I'm pleased to hear Linda on lead for this track, at least for one verse!
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Post by eddiejinnj on Aug 6, 2016 9:16:14 GMT -5
Me 2. You never know production wise this might have been a "they didn't record it all at the same time and was pieced together." If this version was the only one out, I would still love the song and the vocals on it. It is different which is cool to me. eddiejinnj
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Post by markm on Aug 6, 2016 12:15:53 GMT -5
Hi Eddie--Linda does sound deeper, but remember that on the first Trio for the most part she did bottom harmony. It seems by Trio II she was in full-blown soprano mode (also I think Emmy couldn't do a lot of high harmony at that point). Doesn't Dolly joke at one point that they couldn't get Linda to sing lead because she only wanted to sing high harmony on Trio II?
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Post by eddiejinnj on Aug 6, 2016 16:53:33 GMT -5
The deepness to me sounds more marked in Dolly and Emmylou but the whole arrangement seemed to be in a lower register. eddiejinnj
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Post by rumba on Aug 7, 2016 0:09:27 GMT -5
Hi Eddie--Linda does sound deeper, but remember that on the first Trio for the most part she did bottom harmony. It seems by Trio II she was in full-blown soprano mode (also I think Emmy couldn't do a lot of high harmony at that point). Doesn't Dolly joke at one point that they couldn't get Linda to sing lead because she only wanted to sing high harmony on Trio II? Linda usually sings the low harmony parts in Trio.
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Post by Guest in Texas on Aug 8, 2016 12:05:52 GMT -5
Where ever there is something NEW(previously unheard) from Linda's voice I am there. Looking forward to this release and ordered two copies. I see the lyric video of the new release is being promoted. It really is a feminist tune in many ways. Goood!
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Post by erik on Sept 2, 2016 13:28:43 GMT -5
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Post by fabtastique on Sept 2, 2016 14:13:33 GMT -5
Linda is so wonderful and humble . . . and unpretentious, and knowledgeable!
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Post by moe on Sept 2, 2016 15:47:40 GMT -5
"These days, records are so fussed over and tuned.” Says Linda in a bit of cosmic irony, being,by all accounts, one of the premier "studio fussers" of all time. As far as tuning I believe that touches on the reason that Linda took the role of arranging the harmonies: she has such an unerring sense of pitch. It was refreshing to hear Linda give an honest evaluation of her own voice-the "candy bar thickness" metaphor was most apt. Nice to hear her say something positive about, what is obvious to everyone, (including no doubt herself somewhere in the inner Ronstadt) her prodigious talent.
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Post by the Scribe on Sept 2, 2016 20:01:15 GMT -5
Jason put the "journalist" into critic and stands high above the rest.
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Post by Dianna on Sept 6, 2016 11:29:52 GMT -5
"It's a wonderful piece of music and something we really take pride in to be part of the Trio." Watch the Trio, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt talk about their journey creating The Complete Trio Collection.
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Post by PoP80 on Sept 6, 2016 14:47:59 GMT -5
The candy bar analogy reminded me of my favorite candy bar as a kid--the Sky Bar. Each bar consisted of four separate milk chocolate sections each with it's own filling--caramel, vanilla, peanut and fudge. The rich quality of her voice coupled with the eclectic variety is a perfect description. Plus the fact that you just can't get enough!
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Post by erik on Sept 6, 2016 18:37:12 GMT -5
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Post by the Scribe on Sept 6, 2016 19:35:00 GMT -5
Where is the best place to purchase?
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Post by the Scribe on Sept 6, 2016 21:03:17 GMT -5
How do these writers get their jobs when they obviously know little to nothing about who they are writing about?
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXpPxMNrJk_vZ1_FjjPKIsFIk40MzhF03
I counted at least 14 females Linda has collaborated on the above list and many more than once. And this list is far from complete. Even Joni Mitchell has said Linda Ronstadt was one of those rare women who found it easy to maintain friendship with other women.
I guess they figure no one knows if they know or not so they will say anything if it fits the piece.
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 7, 2016 9:56:12 GMT -5
I went Linda crazy on Amazon yesterday. If you order $50 or more it was free shipping. So I bought the Trio collection at 23.99, the original album series (5 albums) at $20.96, the Linda compilation with HS,HG, Silk Purse and LR at $15.16 and DCN for $4.99. So I got every album of hers from HS,HG through Mad Love except for HLAW (I have a few of that cd including an autographed copy I bought at the Mann) and the 3cd new Trio collection. I done well I think. eddiejinnj
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Post by Guest on Sept 7, 2016 14:11:25 GMT -5
I actually just bought it(Complete Trio collection) at Amazon and it comes with free MP3 DownloaD. I actually like the Just One Look recent collection as the sound is so good even on the download. CD Universe is not always on target.
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Post by fabtastique on Sept 8, 2016 1:25:00 GMT -5
one more day to wait!! I've got all 3 coming
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 8, 2016 9:06:06 GMT -5
don't they ship tomorrow, fab? not trying to bum ya out but that's my impression. where did you order from buddy? does anybody know how it works with Amazon individual sellers. As I said, I bought 4 items with a lot of albums on it but the HS/HG SP LR set is coming from another seller than Amazon it says. Is that shipped separate? eddiejinnj
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Post by Richard W on Sept 8, 2016 9:17:34 GMT -5
From what I understand, the pre-ordered complete Trio collection is supposed to arrive on the day of release, meaning it should arrive tomorrow.
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Post by memac62 on Sept 8, 2016 9:29:36 GMT -5
I ordered mine from Amazon. I received an email this morning stating it has been shipped and I should receive it by 8pm tomorrow.
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 8, 2016 9:39:56 GMT -5
I ordered mine on the 6th but the free shipping says 5-8 days but I don't think it will take that long. the day I get it depends on when they ship it. Not sure if they treat it a little slower to encourage you to purchase faster shipping services or prime. I just figured saving the $6.95 shipping more than paid for DCN at $4.99. eddiejinnj
PS: Just checked my Amazon acct. It says mine should arrive Sept. 15-17.
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 8, 2016 9:53:43 GMT -5
The Trio Collection is number 22 in music. number 20 pop / number 7 country. eddiejinnj
PS: At number 6 country is joey and rory. They do "softly and tenderly" on the album. Saw Rory on CBS Sunday Morning this past week and they played it at the beginning of the segment quickly. It is so sad that Joey died. Dolly's new solo album is at number 8.
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Post by fabtastique on Sept 8, 2016 11:26:25 GMT -5
ordered from Amazon, have received despatch notifications so I'll get them tomorrow
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Post by moe on Sept 8, 2016 15:53:19 GMT -5
ordered from Amazon, have received despatch notifications so I'll get them tomorrow Boy-that's quick shipping! Mine is scheduled to arrive early next week. I guess that is what I get for being too cheap to get expedited shipping. Also got a real shock-my credit card was declined-like WTF??? Then I remembered my old card was compromised they sent a new one and I forgot to mention this to Amazon. A few clicks and it was straightened out. So at any rate all is well really look forward to getting this set. I hope it sells well- just wish there was a bit more promotion but we'll see. Should have read a couple posts up looks like sales are doing nicely-thanks Eddie!
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Post by MokyWI on Sept 8, 2016 19:58:27 GMT -5
I ordered the collection several months ago. I am a Prime member and I got the email saying I would receive tomorrow by 8PM as well. I can't wait to get it.
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Post by the Scribe on Sept 8, 2016 21:04:59 GMT -5
I know of at least one missing song from the Trio Collection and that is When I Stop Dreaming. That was the first one they recorded when they first found themselves recording in the 1970's.
I then found this review at Amazon and this reviewer mentions some others:
Top Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A tressure.. a lot of unreleased material on this one... Emmylou Harris has really found some gems for us , producing this box ByTerjeon September 3, 2015
Format: Audio CD
New Trio Box coming in October 16.
Trio Set With 20 Bonus Tracks Coming Oct. 16 Rhino Records has announced the Oct. 16 release date for the three-CD Trio boxed set of Dolly, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris that Dolly and Harris have been touting in recent interviews. The Complete Trio Collection: Limited Super Deluxe Release is available for pre-order from Cd Universe here:http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp… and features the platinum-selling 1987 release Trio on the first disc, 1999 gold-selling Trio II on the second disc and 20 bonus tracks on a third disc: 11 previously unreleased tracks, four alternate takes, two alternate mixes, two previously released album tracks and one previously-released bonus track from another boxed set. In addition to the three-CD set, a one-CD version will be released on the same day titled My Dear Companion: Selections From The Trio Collection which features five songs from each of the original albums and plus one alternate take from each of the two recording sessions and one unreleased track from each of the two recording sessions for a total of four bonus tracks which appear on the three-CD set as well. (Although it is called “complete,” the collection appears to be missing several Trio tracks: the “Light Of The Stable” Christmas single that featured the Trio plus Neil Young, the 1978 recording “Palms Of Victory” which made Harris' 2007 Songbird boxed set, “Evangeline” from Harris' 1981 album of the same name, “My Blue Tears” from Ronstadt's 1982 album Get Closer and multiple tracks from Harris' 1985 album The Ballad Of Sally Rose.) The track listing for the bonus CD in the set is as follows:
So here is the list of possible missing Trio songs:
When I Stop Dreaming Light Of The Stable Palms Of Victory Evangeline My Blue Tears (Get Closer version) Multiple tracks from Sally Rose which is Emmy's album. Does anyone know which ones?
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Post by the Scribe on Sept 8, 2016 21:12:31 GMT -5
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris are bound together at the song By: Jason Scott| Sep 1, 2016| 1 week ago 57 6 y2016m09d01 Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris release the complete Trio collection on September 9, 2016.
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Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris are three of the finest singers, songwriters and musicians country music has ever known. Selling more than 200 million records combined and charting a slew of hits on the Billboard charts, these pioneering women defined what it meant to be a woman in the 20th century. Often being parsed against their male counterparts, their willingness to be vulnerable and intimate and bold and independent forever changed how music was made and felt. The thread of their own work is like weaving a colorfully vibrant, but weathered and worn, tapestry of not only the female perspective but that of the greatest stories ever told in any genre of music. Each interpreter on her own has crafted such an enduring and timeless body of work, and you’d be hard pressed to find a more significant triumvirate of women.
In 1987, the holy trinity -- after much juggling of schedules and superstar careers -- finally came together and forged one of the most remarkable and ambitious records of all time, the gospel-inflected and delicate Trio. Brimming with gut-wrenching musicality and heart-plucking longing, the album would go on to earn them the much-deserved Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Entries like “Telling Me Lies,” “I’ve Had Enough,” the outstanding “To Know Him is to Love Him” and “Rosewood Casket” solidified their syrupy and smooth harmonies in a way never before heard in country music. The watershed moment not only cemented their legacy into the public consciousness but it opened doors for every aspiring musician and songwriter who followed. The trio would later come together in 1999 for the long-awaited follow-up, Trio II. Again, the sheer accomplishment, scope and simplicity of songs like “Lover’s Return,” “After the Gold Rush” and “He Rode All the Way to Texas” shaped and directed what country could be.
Now, 30-years in-the-making, both studio albums are repackaged into a complete collection, containing remastered versions, alternate takes of previous material and rare, never-before-heard cuts from both album sessions. The set, on Rhino Records, hits retail September 9, and the release closes out one of the most important movements in country’s history.
The process to release the massive boxed set began nearly 10 years ago. A man named James Austin became the trio’s “patron saint,” as Harris puts it. “I’m sure there were difficulties and problems [in releasing this] somehow he could explain. All I knew is that we had this person who was just so committed to this project coming out. He stuck with it for 10 years. He’s the one who gathered all the unreleased material and kept in touch with [us] and wanted our input. He was doing the heavy lifting,” she told reporters recently. “Why it took 10 years, it wasn’t because of me or Dolly or Linda and certainly not because of James. He was really working this all this time. It was a labor of love with him.”
“It is nice to finally have it all together. We all look for wonderful things in our lives and hope to be a part of great things. I just think we all take such pride in this. For me, this will always stand as one of the greatest things I’ve ever done in my entire life,” Parton beamed. “I’ve never been prouder of anything. I love these girls like sisters. What we did as a trio is going to stand up long after we are all gone.”
The original Trio release was produced by George Massenburg, who has worked with the likes of James Taylor, Carly Simon and Roy Orbison. Notably, he took extreme care to allow the women to guide and nurture their musical journey and vision for the project. “He was great at listening and caring. He would refer to it as ‘carrying out our whim.’ The music ideas came from us, and he would keep us from getting into a muddle and going off into 29 different directions,” Ronstadt reflected. “He had the best way of recording. We were recording acoustic instruments so they sounded natural but at their best. He was an invaluable partner, especially when he didn’t interfere with us particularly. He let things develop and kept things organized and on an even keel. He was one of the great sound recorders. He invented a lot of the stuff in early digital recording.”
Related: Hear alternative version of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris' 'Wildflowers'
On a purely basic human level, the collaborative effort was a melding and transformation of women coming together and exploring their “shared sorrows,” Ronstadt said of how their sisterly bond fed into the song selection process. “Whether they were commercial or not was not one of [the criteria]. We tried to pick a song that we loved so much that if we couldn’t do it would make us kind of sick or keep us up at night. It also is from a peculiar point of view. It’s a very feminine slant in a cooperative way -- when women are able to sort of put aside their work and get together and talk about their troubles, maybe put a little music together, in a community way.”
In a more democratic fashion, the songs needed to resonate in some way, with Harris often taking the lead and uncovering the diamonds in the rough to cut. “Emmy and Dolly are both great songwriters. That’s always a good help. Emmy also stays up a whole lot later than both of us put together. She finds all the great songwriters and gets all the good songs before the rest of us got a chance to hear them,” Ronstadt said. “She’d arrive with a whole selection of songs. Then, we’d just listen and we’d all decide which ones resonated. It was a mutual selection. Emmy was the best song finder.”
On the side of which musicians to procure for the studio sessions -- ultimately that included Ry Cooder, David Lindley, and Albert Lee -- the songs themselves often dictated the direction. “I think also there are musicians who are great onstage and then there are some that are great in the studio. Then, there are those that are great onstage and in the studio,” Parton said. “Usually, they try to pick the greatest of the great pickers that really record well and are familiar with the studio and like that sound. Linda and Emmy have always had great musicians and know great musicians. They were the ones that brought all the great musicians and most of the great songs.”
One of the anticipated, unreleased new cuts from 1994 is “Softly and Tenderly,” which Ronstadt was drawn to as the opening theme of the 1985 feature film The Trip of the Bountiful (starring Geraldine Page, Carlin Glynn and John Heard). “Some of us are religious, and some of us are not. It was the cold open and the most beautiful thing I had ever seen,” she said. “The last time I went to church was when the mass was still in Latin, and they were singing Gregorian chants. For me, that was a song about profound homesickness. We all want to go home but when we do, there are weird problems.”
“I don’t think you have to look on it as gospel, in the traditional sense,” Harris inserted of the song. She went on to say the trio took the arrangement of Cynthia Clawson’s original into their own recording. “Cynthia’s was a beautiful vocal. We just stole her arrangement, with her blessing. I did call her and tell her what we were planning. We were so inspired by it.”
That sense of self-reflection, faith and meditation are common themes running throughout much of Trio. Parton explained, “That particular song was a song that I grew up singing all my life, being from a very religious background. That was a song that was just a staple. We did that in church. There are a lot of those types of songs on the ‘Trio’ album. That’s one of the things I’m proudest of. There is that longing in the soul. For country music and those mountain songs and way of life, that’s just part of it. That’s all you’ve really got...your faith and your hope. A lot of those songs are born of that. They do have that mournful tenderness in them.”
The most undeniable characteristic which made Ronstadt, Parton and Harris’ work so significant is their harmonies. Ronstadt mused over their studio work and why they mixed so well together. “Our voices blend in a particular way. All of us are used to singing with a lot of other good singers because we’re professionals and we get to have that privilege. When the three of us sang together, it sounded special. Part of it is the fact Emmy and Dolly can duet; Dolly and I can duet; Emmy and I can duet; or the three of us can sing together. Our voices have these particular characteristics that just fill out the places in [each other’s voices]. My favorite combination is when Emmy starts singing lead and then I come in with the low harmony and then Dolly comes in on the top. It’s so beautiful. You can hear the different characteristics of the vocals. What we usually do is start a song and we try with each singing a different part, like Dolly singing the top, I sing the bottom and then we try with someone singing lead. We just wait until the song will decide which way is best.”
Well-documented as being the shy one of the bunch, Ronstadt often let Parton and Harris sing most of the lead vocals. “There were a couple of times when we had to say ‘Linda, you’re not singing enough lead.’ It was like she was thinking we wouldn’t notice until the record was done,” Harris said, with a chuckle.
Ronstadt conceded “singing traditional material” wasn’t her “strong suit.” She added, “I can do harmonies pretty well. I thought of my voice as a candy bar. It made everything blend. It’s kind of a thick voice. It just kind of pulls everything together.”
Harris chimed in, “Thick and extraordinarily beautiful. It all worked out. Then, we found some other songs that Linda sang lead on, ‘Telling Me Lies’ and ‘Feels Like Home’ and ‘I’ve Had Enough.’”
The complete Trio collection, out September 9, contains “everything that we did. I don’t think there was a dud in any of them, so why not put it all out,” said Harris. “That’s one of the points of putting this collection together, that there were these beautiful gems (for one reason or another) hadn’t found their place on the original releases.”
“You get to hear the things in their different states. There was a lot of stuff that was in the vault that was just live vocals or us singing a cappella,” said Ronstadt. “These days, records are so fussed over and tuned.”
While their music-making days together may be over -- Ronstadt can no longer sing or perform, due to Parkinson’s -- they remain true to the sisterhood. “The fact that we are friends and were able to make this music together and share our voices together -- that’s going to be there long after we’re gone. We are going to keep on with our lives and be grateful we had the chance to get this much music down for ourselves and whoever wants to hear it,” Harris said.
“We’re bound together at the song,” concluded Parton. That poignant statement sums up their entire body of work together -- as not only top-tier performers and songwriters of their craft but, more importantly, as women.
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Post by Partridge on Sept 8, 2016 22:16:26 GMT -5
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Post by fabtastique on Sept 8, 2016 23:53:51 GMT -5
Downloaded The Complete Trio Collection as the CD comes with autorip (MP3 versions) loving loving loving it - but the supposed Linda solo version of Lover's Return ain't no solo!! So maybe Amazon have put wrong track up to download, I'll know when I get my CD later. But it's wonderful. I've purposely held off listening to any of the Trio songs since I ordered these back in March - it's been a long 6 months
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