Duets
Compilation album by
Emmylou Harris
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]

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.

Track listing

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

Chart performance

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

Release history

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

References

  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).
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