Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell - Bring It On Home to Memphis Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the artists behind the song 'Bring It On Home to Memphis'?

   'Bring It On Home to Memphis' is a duet by American roots musicians Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. They have a long history of collaboration, with Rodney Crowell being a rhythm guitarist in Emmylou's Hot Band during the mid-'70s.

2. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Bring It On Home to Memphis'?

   The song was written by Rodney Crowell and Larry Klein. Crowell mentioned that he and Klein wrote the song about 23 years prior to its release and were looking for a way to bring it to life.

3. What is unique about the vocal arrangement in 'Bring It On Home to Memphis'?

   Rodney Crowell takes the first verse, while Emmylou Harris narrates the second. Both voices merge on the chorus, creating a complementary blend that showcases their vocal chemistry.

4. Has 'Bring It On Home to Memphis' been recorded before?

   Rodney Crowell had previously recorded the song, but it became more meaningful with Harris's involvement. Crowell noted that Emmylou's recitation brought new depth to the song, making it a 'worthwhile' release.

5. What is Emmylou Harris’s experience with recitations in songs?

   Emmylou Harris mentioned that 'Bring It On Home to Memphis' was her second time doing a recitation in a song. Her first experience with recitation was in the song 'Jerusalem Tomorrow' from her album 'Cowgirls Prayer'.