Angel Band (album)
Angel Band is an acoustic collection of gospel songs by Emmylou Harris, released on July 7, 1987. The album was recorded live "off the floor" featuring a band composed of Vince Gill (mandolin, vocals), Carl Jackson (guitar, vocals) and Emory Gordy Jr. (bass, vocals). Jerry Douglas (dobro) and Mark O'Connor (fiddle) were overdubbed on some tracks.
| Angel Band | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 7, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Country, gospel | |||
| Length | 36:49 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. Nashville | |||
| Producer | Emory Gordy, Jr., Emmylou Harris | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Chicago Tribune | favorable[2] |
| Los Angeles Times | favorable[3] |
| Orlando Sentinel | [4] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Where Could I Go But to the Lord" | J.B. Coats | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Angel Band" | Traditional; arr. Emmylou Harris | 3:03 |
| 3. | "If I Be Lifted Up" | Traditional; arr. Emmylou Harris | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Precious Memories" | Traditional; arr. Emmylou Harris | 4:30 |
| 5. | "Bright Morning Stars" | Public Domain; arr. Emmylou Harris | 2:33 |
| 6. | "When He Calls" | Paul Kennerley | 2:42 |
| 7. | "We Shall Rise" | Traditional; arr. Emmylou Harris | 2:12 |
| 8. | "Drifting Too Far" | Traditional; arr. Emmylou Harris | 4:47 |
| 9. | "Who Will Sing for Me?" | Ralph Stanley, Carter Stanley | 2:32 |
| 10. | "Someday My Ship Will Sail" | Allen Reynolds | 2:26 |
| 11. | "The Other Side of Life" | Alan O'Bryant | 2:36 |
| 12. | "When They Ring Those Golden Bells" | Traditional; arr. Emory Gordy, Jr. and Patty Loveless | 3:13 |
Personnel
- Emmylou Harris – acoustic guitar, arranger, lead vocals
Additional musicians
- Mike Auldridge – dobro
- Jerry Douglas – dobro
- Vince Gill – acoustic guitar, mandolin, tenor vocals
- Emory Gordy Jr. – acoustic guitar, arranger, bass vocals, bass guitar
- Carl Jackson – acoustic guitar, baritone vocals
- Mark O'Connor – fiddle, viola, mandola
Production
- Milan Bogdan – digital editing
- Jim Cotton – engineer
- Alton Dellinger – technical consultant
- Paul Goldberg – engineer
- Patty Loveless – arranger
- McGuire – photography
- Glenn Meadows – mastering
- Jessie Noble – coordination
- Keith Odle – mixing assistant
- Thomas Ryan – design
- Joe Scaife – engineer
- Steve Tillisch – mixing
- David Wariner – lettering
Chart performance
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 23 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 166 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | July 7, 1987 |
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Warner Bros. Records | [5] |
References
- Ankeny, Jason. Angel Band at AllMusic
- Chicago Tribune review
- Los Angeles Times review
- Orlando Sentinel review
- Harris, Emmylou (July 7, 1987). "Angel Band (Liner Notes)". Warner Bros. Records. W1-25585 (LP); 9-25585-2 (CD); 9-25585-4 (Cassette).
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