Just a stray thought to piggyback off of my last Gram Parsons post.

I realize how many artists have covered “Love Hurts”, but the best version clearly belongs to Gram Parsons (and Emmylou).

The version on Grievous Angel has that stripped-down, aching country feel that really fits the lyrics of that song.

It’s far less polished than say…the Nazareth version, but way more intimate sounding.

Gram Parsons had a way of making heartbreak sound… almost noble.

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Grievous Angel

January 13, 1974 ~ Gram's critically acclaimed album is released 4 months after his death. Bernie Leadon, Linda Ronstadt and, of course, EmmyLou Harris appear. It's #425 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Listen to Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons on Amazon Music ... #gramparsons #grievousangel #countryrock #70smusic #bernieleadon #lindaronstadt #emmylouharris #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rock #rockmusic

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Grievous Angel

January 13, 1974 ~ Gram's critically acclaimed album is released 4 months after his death. Bernie Leadon, Linda Ronstadt and, of course, EmmyLou Harris appear. It's #425 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. #gramparsons #grievousangel #countryrock #70smusic #bernieleadon #lindaronstadt #emmylouharris Listen to Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons on Amazon Music ...

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