Is it going to take pitchforks and torches...

Reno Sepulveda · August 30th, 2006, 04:47 PM

...to get Emmylou Harris inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame? Kudos to Harold Bradley, George Strait and Sonny James but c'mon now.

txspreacher · August 30th, 2006, 05:13 PM

Apparently so, Reno. She's never gotten the respect she deserves before, why would it start now? I'm grabbin' my pitchfork!

Aside: Ever notice how many great musicians have played in her band over the years?

Reno Sepulveda · August 30th, 2006, 05:28 PM

The hall hasn't been kind to women that's for sure. And you're right preacher think of all the musicians and songwriters that have great careers today due in part to their association with Emmylou.

zombywoof · August 30th, 2006, 05:48 PM

...In the words of someone who does seem to be able to get into the Rock & Roll Hallof Fame LAWYERS, GUNS & MONEY.

moonshiner · August 31st, 2006, 12:27 AM

I don't mean to hijack.. but man.. Bob Ross gives me the creeps sometimes...

Back to the thread... Ms. Harris is the bees knees... I'll get my pitchfork...

woodman · August 31st, 2006, 01:35 AM

count me in for two torches and a case of grenades. Emmylou kept the real-country flame burning during the great famine.

MandyMarie · August 31st, 2006, 03:58 AM

I couldn't agree more! Why in the holy heck is she not in there?!

I'm in love with the Country Music Hall of Fame, I think it's FANTASTIC, but I can't understand why she isn't in.

She's not only a crazy talent herself but like you guys said, she's great at recognizin' other talent - her bands have been nothing short of amazing, you ain't kiddin'! Songwriter...musician...singer...she should be in there already and I do believe that's a dang fact.

...and I agree with the Bob Ross givin' ya the creeps comment, Moonshiner. *shudder*

Big John · August 31st, 2006, 04:01 AM

Put me down for a pitchfork AND a pointy stick !!

captain gorgeous · August 31st, 2006, 06:28 AM

i love emmy lou. i prefer her singing duets with someone else though. i think she tends to go off on a warbly one when she's singing on her own.

my favourite things she's doen are with the band (evangeline), ryan adams (oh my sweet carolina off heartbreaker) and further along with some bloke called hayseed. oh and everything with gram of course. beautiful voice. beautiful person!

i don't really know about the country music hall of fame (i don't really know what it is!) but yeah i think she's definitely owed some respect somehow! to be honest i think most people who know good music know this and any ceremony thing shouldn't really matter all that much.

al.

TeleTurkey · August 31st, 2006, 11:32 AM

It's a joke. It's more about playing ball than music. Look how long it took to for them to admit Buck Owens. I'd only get torches and pitchforks if we could burn it down.

Big John · August 31st, 2006, 11:34 AM

Is it because she is 'West coast' and not really 'Nashville' ?

Tim Armstrong · August 31st, 2006, 11:40 AM

Well, her first records were done in California, but she's lived and worked in Gnashville for a whole lotta years now...

Cheers, Tim

joeman335td · August 31st, 2006, 12:48 PM

Pitchforks, torches and Boris Karloff...dang...just listen to Luxury Liner or Blue Kentuck Girl, or...well, you get the idea...what a fantastic talent. She certainly has the years to back it up, too, more than Strait for that matter. (Not that George isn't well qualified also). But the CMA for some reason likes to induct 2 or 3 every year and they ought to be inducting 6 or 8. I guess it's the "exclusivity factor". Emmylou has also done a great amount of work FOR the CMA...she should definitely be there.

Reno Sepulveda · August 31st, 2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonshiner

I don't mean to hijack.. but man.. Bob Ross gives me the creeps sometimes...

Back to the thread... Ms. Harris is the bees knees... I'll get my pitchfork...

Well my last two avatars were kind of violent. First Count Dante, then Walter Sobchak
So I'm tring to chill a bit with the happy little trees and clouds.

Seriously though, about the Hall of Fame and Emmylou I'd like to get a petition going or something. Aside from her talents and helping so many musicians and songwriters she played a big part getting the Opry back in the Ryman Theater.

August 30th, 2006, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reno Sepulveda Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nowhere man Posts: 1,357	Is it going to take pitchforks and torches... ...to get Emmylou Harris inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame? Kudos to Harold Bradley, George Strait and Sonny James but c'mon now. __________________ "I'm just kidding about that really." Last edited by Reno Sepulveda; August 30th, 2006 at 05:22 PM.

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txspreacher Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: TEXAS Age: 41 Posts: 2,070	Apparently so, Reno. She's never gotten the respect she deserves before, why would it start now? I'm grabbin' my pitchfork! Aside: Ever notice how many great musicians have played in her band over the years? __________________ It ain't the years, it's the miles.... - Greg

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Reno Sepulveda Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nowhere man Posts: 1,357	The hall hasn't been kind to women that's for sure. And you're right preacher think of all the musicians and songwriters that have great careers today due in part to their association with Emmylou. __________________ "I'm just kidding about that really."

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zombywoof Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back in the Heartland Posts: 2,903 17 Photos	It will more likely take... ...In the words of someone who does seem to be able to get into the Rock & Roll Hallof Fame LAWYERS, GUNS & MONEY. __________________ "I don't play a lot of fancy guitar. I don't want to play it. The kind of guitar I want to play is mean, mean licks." John Lee Hooker

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moonshiner Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milyucky, Whiskonsin Posts: 2,171	I don't mean to hijack.. but man.. Bob Ross gives me the creeps sometimes... Back to the thread... Ms. Harris is the bees knees... I'll get my pitchfork... __________________ "Everyone's got to be something... Me? I'm stupid... It's all I ever wanted to be... Shock me again!"

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woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,961	count me in for two torches and a case of grenades. Emmylou kept the real-country flame burning during the great famine. __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)

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MandyMarie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 28 Posts: 2,527 65 Photos	I couldn't agree more! Why in the holy heck is she not in there?! I'm in love with the Country Music Hall of Fame, I think it's FANTASTIC, but I can't understand why she isn't in. She's not only a crazy talent herself but like you guys said, she's great at recognizin' other talent - her bands have been nothing short of amazing, you ain't kiddin'! Songwriter...musician...singer...she should be in there already and I do believe that's a dang fact. ...and I agree with the Bob Ross givin' ya the creeps comment, Moonshiner. shudder __________________ our wacky little hillbilly band

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Big John Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 4,691 36 Photos	Put me down for a pitchfork AND a pointy stick !! __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!

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captain gorgeous Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Angel, North London Posts: 1,886 38 Photos	i love emmy lou. i prefer her singing duets with someone else though. i think she tends to go off on a warbly one when she's singing on her own. my favourite things she's doen are with the band (evangeline), ryan adams (oh my sweet carolina off heartbreaker) and further along with some bloke called hayseed. oh and everything with gram of course. beautiful voice. beautiful person! i don't really know about the country music hall of fame (i don't really know what it is!) but yeah i think she's definitely owed some respect somehow! to be honest i think most people who know good music know this and any ceremony thing shouldn't really matter all that much. al. __________________ "What is it with chimpanzees and that middle parting? It's so 1920s." www.myspace.com/daddylonglegsuk http://www.myspace.com/thetacticians

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TeleTurkey Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Carolina Age: 42 Posts: 804 5 Photos	Country Music Hall of Fame It's a joke. It's more about playing ball than music. Look how long it took to for them to admit Buck Owens. I'd only get torches and pitchforks if we could burn it down. __________________ The culture of the country has been hijacked by life-style hotshot pimps who join with consumer fascists in selling you back to yourself. Ry Cooder

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Big John Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 4,691 36 Photos	Is it because she is 'West coast' and not really 'Nashville' ? __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!

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Tim Armstrong Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 49 Posts: 9,668	Well, her first records were done in California, but she's lived and worked in Gnashville for a whole lotta years now... Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

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joeman335td TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 60	Pitchforks, torches and Boris Karloff...dang...just listen to Luxury Liner or Blue Kentuck Girl, or...well, you get the idea...what a fantastic talent. She certainly has the years to back it up, too, more than Strait for that matter. (Not that George isn't well qualified also). But the CMA for some reason likes to induct 2 or 3 every year and they ought to be inducting 6 or 8. I guess it's the "exclusivity factor". Emmylou has also done a great amount of work FOR the CMA...she should definitely be there.