The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #92287   Message #1762755
Posted By: Ron Davies
18-Jun-06 - 09:59 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Roses in the Snow (Ruth Franks)
Subject: RE: Add: Roses In The Snow (Franks) - Emmylou Harris
Album is called "Roses in the Snow"--came out in 1980, I believe. For my money, by far the best thing Emmylou ever did--as PDQ notes, she had wonderful assistance.

The only unfortunate part is "The Boxer"--which didn't fit in a solidly traditional album.

There are all sorts of just delightful songs, all done with love, with a spare, bluegrass-type arrangment. One I'd never heard of in 1980 is "Miss the Mississippi" which Emmylou did in a melancholy, dreamy way--just perfect.

And what's more, I've found the album was a big hit commercially! Quality was actually recognized by the public--not always the case, to say the least.