Spyboy

by Emmylou Harris

Overview

This live project, which includes the talents of the always great Buddy Miller, is an interesting reflection of an American icon. Eclectic, it is reflective of Emmylou Harris' excursions into areas of music beyond the country and rock spheres she has already conquered. But it is the country arena that best showcases her ever-flowering ability with a song. "I Ain't Living Long Like This" and "Love Hurts" stand out boldly. "Tulsa Queen," a co-write with Rodney Crowell, is an amazing display of her vocal prowess, as is the a cappella "Calling My Children Home." "Boulder to Birmingham" is equally effective in its power and intensity, while Jesse Winchester's "My Songbird" seems to be custom-made for Harris. She delivers in triplicate on the traditional "Green Pastures." Still, even after all these years, there is a transcendent emotional depth and connection when Harris performs "Wheels," a song written by Chris Hillman and Harris' early mentor, Gram Parsons. Her relationship with Parsons is well documented, but it is best evidenced by her performances of the work he left behind, as this performance of "Wheels" proves. An original, she continues to conjure up interesting and diverse vocals, while giving her talented bandmembers the go-ahead to show off their skills as well. This live project is awe-inspiring, much like Emmylou Harris herself. ~ Jana Pendragon

Product Details

Release Date:	11/07/2025
Label:	New West Records
UPC:	0607396660728

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Emmylou Harris   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Darryl Johnson   Guitar,Djembe,Vocals,Percussion,Bass Pedals,Guitar (Bass)
Buddy Miller   Guitar,Guest Artist,Vocals,Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String),Mando-Guitar
Brady Blade   Drums,Vocals,Percussion

Technical Credits

Melanie Shelley   Make-Up,Hair Stylist
Lee Ann Ramey   Art Direction
Dean Norman   Engineer
Robert Yates   Composer
Matthew Barnes   Photography
Traditional   Composer
Paul Kennerley   Composer
Boudleaux Bryant   Composer
Chris Hillman   Composer
Emmylou Harris   Composer,Producer
Greg Droman   Mixing
Doyle Lawson   Composer
David Olney   Composer
Julie Miller   Composer
Rodney Crowell   Composer
Jesse Winchester   Composer
Brian Ahern   Arranger
Buddy Miller   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Gram Parsons   Composer
Daniel Lanois   Composer
Charles Waller   Composer
Bill Danoff   Composer