Amarillo/Together Again/Feelin' Single Seein' Double/Sin City/One Of These Days/Till I Gain Control Again/Here There & Everywhere/Ooh Las Vegas/Sweet Dreams/Jambalaya/ Satan's Jewel Crown/Wheels
Like her previous releases country singer Emmylou Harris’s critically acclaimed third album Elite Hotel is comprised of covers, featuring traditional tunes and some new material. (US:25 UK:17)
“Emmylou Harris has the most beautifully powerful voice, and on this set covers a wide range of music from the lively Ooh Las Vegas, the quite beautiful Sweet Dreams and even a Beatles cover. Curiously, three tracks are recorded live.”
“For me, Elite Hotel is where Emmylou Harris crosses over from someone with potential to someone exercising that potential. While not perfect, and an album composed entirely of cover songs, Harris' voice and emotional intensity once again wins out.”
“A beautiful voice and some great performances both vocal and instrumental add up to a fantastic, worldly yet spiritual album.”
“Great interpretations of classic country and rock songs by the rare singer who's voice matches up to her physical beauty. Backed by the excellent Hot Band, Emmylou exudes a sort of dewy innocence, even when singing world-weary songs of heartache and drinking. It makes the sadness all the more palpable, because you want such purity sheltered from the evils of the world.”
“An inspired mix of honky-tonk country and rock & roll, with Emmylou's superb voice in total control of her Hot Band of stellar musicians. Emmylou's voice is intoxicatingly crisp, clear and clean.”
“One of the finest voices around. She's a top class singer, and a true artist that follows her heart when she makes music, rather than thinking about dollars. I have a deep respect of her as an artist.”
“It showcases Emmylou's voice in a breathtaking balance between tenderness and tenacity, humility and grit. As good as it sounds on the first hearing, this album still grows on one.”
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