Harris is truly an innovator. For over 30 years, Emmylou has flowed effortlessly between genres achieving popularity in pop, folk, country and now alternative. The common bridge is an exquisite vocal style and a gift for discovering the heart of a song.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 2, 1947, the daughter of Walter and Eugenia Harris grew up near Washington, D.C. As a college student in the late 60s, she sang with a local folk duo and eventually moved to Greenwich Village. She played the clubs on the local folk scene occasionally sharing the stage with Jerry Jeff Walker and David Bromberg.
Discovered in 1971 by Chris Hillman, Hillman brought Gram Parsons to hear her sing in a small club in the Washington D.C. area. In 1972, she answered the call from Gram to join him in Los Angeles to work on his first solo album, "GP." According to Songfacts, Parsons tragic early death in 1973 left Harris at an emotional and musical crossroads. Her earliest signature song, Boulder To Birmingham was written shortly after Gram's death, and it showed the depth of her shock and pain at losing her friend and mentor.
After the loss of Gram, Emmylou went back to the D.C. area and formed a country band, playing with them until her 1975 major label debut, Pieces of the Sky, when she formed the first version of the legendary Hot Band. Over the years the Hot Band included world class players such as Albert Lee, Rodney Crowell and Hank DeVito.
Emmylou has been called by Billboard Magazine a "truly venturesome, genre-transcending pathfinder." Throughout her career, she has been admired for her talent as an artist and song connoisseur, but it was with her 2000 album, Red Dirt Girl, for which Ms. Harris was awarded her tenth (out of eleven total to date) Grammy, that she revealed she is also a gifted songwriter. Continuing the trend with her September 2003 album, Stumble Into Grace, Emmylou wrote ten of the album's eleven tracks. Though Emmylou is the most admired and influential woman in contemporary country music, her scope extends far beyond it. She has recorded with such diverse artists as Ryan Adams, Beck, Elvis Costello, Johnny Cash, Lucinda Williams, Bob Dylan, Tammy Wynette, Neil Young, The Chieftains, Lyle Lovett, Roy Orbison, The Band, Willie Nelson and George Jones.
She sings with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt on the incomparable albums Trio and Trio II, making all three artists living American legends.
A longtime social activist, Harris has lent her voice to many causes. She is active in cultural preservation issues, notably the Country Music Foundation and the Grand Ole Opry. As an animal rights activist and the owner of several dogs and cats, Emmylou also supports PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and the Humane Society. Since 1997 she has been the most visible spokesperson for the Campaign for a Landmine Free World, drawing public attention and notable musical artists to the cause.
That Lovin' You Feelin' Again
Emmylou Harris Lyrics
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I found myself by your side
I started wanting you again
There's just no way to hide
From that old lovin' you feelin' again
It's really got me reeling again
It only seems to stop to start all over again with you
I remember how you always get that certain look in your eye
You're not easy to resist
But I just walked on by
'Cause that old lovin' you feeling again (lovin' you feelin)
It's really got me reeling again
Only seems to stop to start all over again with you
Lovin' you feelin', lovin' you feelin' with you
We were so close
We were too far apart
I gave you my love
I wanted your heart
Without yesterday haunting the way
Maybe we'd still be together
Sharing that lovin' you feelin' again
It's really got me reeling again (lovin' you)
Will it ever stop and not start over again
That lovin' you feelin' again
No matter how much I've tried
This lovin' you feelin' inside
It's taken such a long, long, time
To say goodbye
And getting over you
Is so hard to do
With this feelin'
Lovin' you
That lovin' you feelin' again
Lovin' you feelin' again
That lovin' you feelin' again
Lovin' you feelin' again
That lovin' you feelin' again
Lovin' you feelin' again
That lovin' you feelin' again
Lovin' you feelin' again
That lovin' you feelin' again
The lyrics to Emmylou Harris's song "Lovin You Again" provide a melancholic account of a past relationship and the torment the singer faces when encountering their former lover again on the street. The singer reflects on the intense emotions that they experienced during the previous relationship, and how being close to their ex once again sparks the same old feelings they thought they had moved on from. The lyrics show the struggle between wanting to move on from the past and the irresistible temptation to rekindle the old flames.
The repeated phrase "that lovin' you feelin'" encapsulates the central theme of the song, and the singer's inability to escape its hold. The use of the phrase "It only seems to stop to start all over again with you" emphasizes how cyclical and repetitive the singer's relationship with their ex has been. The lyrics also touch on regret and the what-if scenario of how things could have been different if they had not been plagued by the past, with lines like "Without yesterday haunting the way, maybe we'd still be together." Overall, the lyrics create an emotional and relatable portrait of a relationship that has left a lasting impact on the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
When I saw you standing there on the street
I saw you on the street and found myself drawn to your side
I started wanting you again
I developed feelings for you once more
There's just no way to hide
The love I feel for you is undeniable
From that old lovin' you feelin' again
I'm experiencing the same love I felt before
It's really got me reeling again
It's causing me to feel dizzy with emotion once more
It only seems to stop to start all over again with you
This cycle of loving you and then losing you only repeats itself
You're not easy to resist
You have a certain charm that makes it hard to say no
But I just walked on by
I tried to resist the temptation to be with you
We were so close
Our relationship was almost perfect
We were too far apart
Our distance kept us from being together
I gave you my love
I loved you with all my heart
I wanted your heart
I desired your love in return
Without yesterday haunting the way
If we could move on from the past
Maybe we'd still be together
We might still have a chance at a relationship
Will it ever stop and not start over again
Can we ever break free from this cycle of love and loss?
No matter how much I've tried
I've done everything I can to move on
This lovin' you feelin' inside
But the love I have for you remains strong
It's taken such a long, long, time
It's been a long and difficult journey to get over you
To say goodbye
To let you go for good
And getting over you
Moving on from you
Is so hard to do
Has been a difficult and painful process for me
That lovin' you feelin' again
That feeling of loving you once more
Lovin' you feelin' again
The sensation of falling in love with you again
Lyrics © Roy Orbison Music Company, Barbara Orbison Music Company, Wordfarmer Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roy Orbison, Chris Price
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James Hodges
What a masterpiece this song is with these two country music legends!
Priscilla CHDW
It doesn't get any better than Roy and Emmylou!
Dorsey Black
Damn Straight!
Charles Kimbrough
RIP, Roy. Thank you for all the beautiful music you gave us.
Christine Kilcomons
Thought I heard most of Orbisons songs, but this was a wonderful surprise.
These two are magic together. No surprise it won a Grammy.
He has no equal. I miss him. R.I.P.
L. R.
Great duet of two crystal clear and unique voices!
patrick ryan
Yes -- CRYSTAL clear. Extraordinary!!!
Shawn Duncan
I have heard this song numerous times during my life. I never got tired of the song. It still sounds as good as it always as good as it always has. Emmylou Harris and Roy Orbison are are a magic combination for a duet. I think that they could also be described as a match made in heaven. They still sounds as good as it always they always did
Joey O.
When Elvis said Roy had the "greatest voice in the world", that sort of said it all ! Beautiful song by Roy and Emmylou.
Le toubib
Roy could sing falsetto, Ricck Nelson couldn't,* though I love Rick's music, too . . .
*) You can hear Rick singing falsetto if you listen to "The Trophies'" songs.