There's not much you can say about this album except that it's phenomenally good. It's a concept album, co-written by Emmylou and her then husband Paul Kennerley, and focusing on the life of a singer of Sioux descent named Sally Rose. The most striking thing about the album is that despite its conceptual nature, it really is at the same time a true country album, but accessible to pop fans who may choose to dabble in country from time to time. There are old-fashioned ballads and uptempo rockers - something for everybody here. Lyrically, the album is magnificent - just read the lyrics, which are included. Musically, the production is perfect, and Emmylou sounds about as good as she has ever sounded, before or since. 'Woman Walk The Line' is probably the best known song, as it has been covered by Trisha Yearwood, but really the original here is by far the better option. 'Timberline' is also magificently structured.

If you like country even slightly, this is a very safe bet, and a wonderful album with which to drive 100 miles.

Emmylou Harris The Ballad Of Sally Rose (1985) CD to mp3 @ 320 kbps + covers Approx 83.3Mb

Trax 01 Ballad of Sally Rose 02 Rhythm guitar 03 I think I love him 04 You are my flower heart to heart 05 Woman walk the line 06 Bad news 07 Timberline 08 Long tall Sally Rose 09 Whitle line 10 Diamond in my crown 11 Sweetheart of the Rodeo 12 KSOS (Instrumental medly) 13 Ring of fire 14 Wildwood flower 15 Six days on the road 16 Swing low sweet chariot