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anyone familiar with Gram Parsons?

Fri, March 8, 2013 - 4:44 AM

It drives me insane to hear a song only once and never find it again. This time it's a Gram Parsons/Emmylou Harris duet that I could've swore the deejay called "The Turn" except Google and YouTube searches can't find it. I heard it on the way to work and couldn't reach for my cell to ID it. I emailed the deejay, who hosts a radio show specializing in obscure rock of all eras, and haven't heard back. It's been a while now so I don't think I will. Apparently I hallucinated the song.

Fri, March 8, 2013 - 4:44 AM - permalink - 12 Comments

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E.S.S.

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Fri, March 8, 2013 - 5:03 AM

no, but do you remember some words in the lyrics?
they did work together for a couple of years until his death, but he was not really honored because of drug problem...

Girl

Fri, March 8, 2013 - 5:08 AM

The lyrics are starting to fade. It was a sort of breakup song and they sang about some places they had visited.... not very helpful but I only heard it once and am forgetting! I was already familiar with his Emmylou duets somewhat, this was one I hadn't heard before.

Gaaaaah......

Girl

Fri, March 8, 2013 - 5:17 AM

While looking for my phantom song, I came across a Parsons unreleased solo called November Nights I'd never heard before and looove www.youtube.com/watch

Fri, March 8, 2013 - 5:45 AM

I will email my friend in Wales who is a big Parsons fan and get back to you

E.S.S.

172

Fri, March 8, 2013 - 5:48 AM

it is maddening not to know and yet be haunted by the melody.....

but that nymber...
WOW! so pretty, so untouched or produced sounding, just simple with rawness.
Before he messed with his voice and his obsession for self destruction...

found this
www.youtube.com/watch

Girl

Fri, March 8, 2013 - 6:12 AM

Thanks for sharing, E.S.S. I've always liked that one too. It really is sad to hear; what a waste of talent. He only missed the 27 club by two months. :(

Fri, March 8, 2013 - 7:19 AM

Know you probably thought of the obvious

The Byrds had Turn turn turn, what you heard wasnt a version of that with Emmylou?

Girl

Fri, March 8, 2013 - 8:36 AM

Found it!!! www.youtube.com/watch
"Return Of The Grevious Angel"

Girl

Fri, March 8, 2013 - 8:42 AM

The deejay must have simply identified it as "Return' which I then heard as "The Turn" LOL.
I'm actually surprised I haven't heard this song looong before now. It's from the Grevious Angel album, his last, and the album that has the song E.S.S. linked and "Love Hurts" which is probably the most recognized Gram/Emmylou duet. "Return" is the very first song off that album; how the hell did I never hear it?!?!?!?!

Thanks to you both, Adrian and E.S.S for all the help! I can relax now lol! *deep sigh, mops sweat off brow*

Just listen to the difference in his voice on "November Nights", very clear and sweet, and how rough and haggard he sounds on "Return". The difference is heartbreaking.

Thanks again for the help, y'all the best!!! :)

E.S.S.