Mickey Newbury : An American Trilogy
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- Mickey Newbury is a songwriter most famous for a song he arranged, but did not write. One night in Los Angeles, at a time of national distress over war and race issues in the U.S.A., Newbury spontaneously combined a southern anthem (written by a northerner, D.D. Emmett), a northern anthem (written by a southerner, William Steffe), and a third song that was originally a Jamaican slave song (All My Sorrows). In the audience that night were many celebrities, Odetta, Kristofferson and Streisand among them. The trio of songs brought tears to Odetta's eyes. It came to be called An American Trilogy, and would be adopted by Elvis Presley as the centerpiece of his later concerts. This clip is an extra from LIVE AT THE HERMITAGE, the new Mickey Newbury DVD, and features Marie Rhines on violin. The clip is uploaded with the permission of the Newbury family, and the DVD is available in the cd store at www.mickeynewbury.com
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I'm 37 and I never heard of this guy until about five minutes ago.I never really went for the singer/songwriter types so that probably explains why. From what I've seen of him on you-tube so far, I'm shocked and stunned by his talent. I'm simply blown away.
This was Played at my grandad's funeral so I can't listen to it without breaking down
I first wondered who he was when I heard a line in a song about "Newbury's Train Songs" and I had to find out who Newbury was. So began my love affair with this man and his songs. I think it was 1976. Never had the honor of meeting him, but I am still a fan.
No version of An American Trilogy can equal Mickey Newbury's, either live, or on the album, Frisco Mabel Joy. In some artists hands, it can become overly dramatic and bombastic, but as recorded by Mickey, it is honest, beautiful and deeply moving.
BEAUTIFUL, If this doen't touch your soul you simple don't have one~
Thank you for sharing...
A two-piece orchestra and a heavenly choir. Nothing else needs to be said.
One of the most soulful singer-songwriters of all time who influenced other great songwriters like Larry Gatlin and Kris Kristofferson. Mickey Newbury is one of those great talents who never achieved the superstardom that he deserved in his lifetime.
I'm only 32 but I was exposed to Newbury's music as a teenager. My parents had a copy of his 1971 album "Frisco Mabel Joy", one of the most haunting and soulful albums ever made.
He is brillant, what a voice! A wonderful song writer superb.
best version I have ever heard
Why do the good pass on too early and the bad live longer than they should? Mickey Newbury could instantly make the sun shine through the darkest days.
This was always my favorite version. He's just so sincere when he sings, it's heart-breakingly good.
I met Mickey Newberry back in the 70s and sat on this huge house boat with him and Jeannie Sealy and a few others and he sang this. He was one of a kind!
Mickey was one of the greatest talents that ever was. I was first introduced to him via Linda Ronstadt's recording of Are My Thoughts With You and her praises of him. Boy was she right. I have been a fan ever since...some 46 years now. RIP Mickey and may your music live forever and god bless Linda Ronstadt.
Makes me want to cry...
My god what a voice !
I first heard this in the early 80s. TV station, CH #3 in Shreveport was using it for their end of day sign off. Fantastic version. I had heard Elvis' first, but to me, this is done, just the way he wrote it and meant it to be done.
It always gets so quiet when Mickey sings. All eyes are on him but he is not aware of the audience. He is in a special zone that the truly blessed go when they sing. Townes went there.
I have this on a vinyl LP from about 1971. That version is really great, with a full orchestra. He does a great job here also. One of the best ideas ever for a musical/vocal performance in United States history.
Mickey;s Albums were all wonderful.
I treasure them to this day.
god bless mickey newbury - first heard his music in 1978 on mark cagney show on a second radio station that opened in ireland (- imagine that -) HIS DEPT OF FEELING AS A SINGER AND A SONGWRITER ARE EXCEPTIONAL. LISTEN TO HIS VERSION OF DANNY BOY = HMMM HMMM CLOSE YOUR EYES AND SIT BACK - THANKS FOR POSTING = RIP
Love love love love me some mickey newbury, what an exceptional musician and storyteller
What a voice ,magic
Daniel Decatur Emmett would be astonished at this cover of his song ("Dixie"). It is, in my opinion, the best version of Dixie that exists.
Excellent little gem.
glad i'm not the only one. superb albums.
rip - mickey newbury has been one of my fav singers/ songwriters - listen to his version of danny boy hmmmm, hmmmm - close your eyes and lie back - first heard his music on mark cagney's late night show on Irelands second radio station in 1978 - mable joy has such feeling and dept. Thanks for posting
Superb! Best version ever, no doubt.
This version is so unpretentious and down to earth. It's near perfect.
Thank you so very much for this beautiful video.
depending on my mood, I like both Elvis and Mickey's version. Both are beautiful.
Both Elvis and Mickey did this song very good, but this version is, and will always be, the best.
Putting it all together like that is a talent within it's self. What a great player and voice. I wish his older albums were still available.
Simply..........OUTSTANDING!
@Paxobo i'm a big fan of Elvis and he's great artist but the rendition of Mickey Newbury was amazing.
Wow. I cried.
I love this, I love Elvis' version, I love this version. Equal but very different. This is amazing.
Great performance, transcendent.
Also very beautiful ... Nice to hear the original version ...
I actually went to high school for a year with his daughter. She has a voice that's just as incredible as his.
fantastic voice !
What a treasure this man was and still is!
sublime
The music is great .... You can feel the meaning.
For me this is THE version
known mickey for years love him i know everything hes done god bless
The violinist, Marie Rhines, is "merely superb" as was Mickey Newbury - he was truly one of the best!!!
Don Cordier
Van Nuys Airport
Van Nuys, California USA
Oh God, what more can I say about this man... he's the greatest !!!!! I LOVE HIS VERSION OF AMER. TRILOGY AND LOVE ELVIS'S ALSO.. EACH ARE SPECIAL..
I enjoyed this tremendously....thanks for sharing
Talk about emotion! 5 stars
BREATHTAKING......
Speechless!
Very nice voice and I didn't know the above info on the American Trilogy song that Elvis had used in his concerts and did so magnificently. The first song by this man I heard was today called, "Makes Me Wonder If I Ever Said Goodbye" and I thought I'd heard the artist before and couldn't remember who it was. I looked it up here on YT and found it is this guy whom I've never heard of before but has a really nice voice.
Always thought Elvis's version was a bit overwrought. I did enjoy it, though, until I heard Mickey Newbury's original version.
Beautifully done!
Thank you for sharing this clip. My Dad and I love Mickey very much. A wonderful writer of songs and singer was Mr. Newbury. Thank you.
I'm fifteen and I like this. :)
Brilliant , just love it.
the very best version without doubt in my opinion and to think he did this arrangement only gives song this more credit
He wrote it..he sings it best! Thank you so much.
I was somewhat familiar with how great a songwriter Mickey Newbury was but I had no idea he could sing like this. Amazing and very powerful
Mickey Newbury ... such a gorgeous ... such gorgeous songs he gave us.
Mickey created the arrangement and sang An American Trilogy long before Elvis came to it. That said, their versions of the song are so different that they do not bear comparison, and they are certainly not in competition. Many enjoy both versions, for different reasons. Mickey was no doubt appreciative of the royalties that Elvis' version generated. Mickey's original version was true to a time and place and need.
@dewittmanley cont. also, listening to Dixie as Mickey sings it (and since he wrote it) I started to cry, because it is really a touching song and you realize it because he sings it with such tenderness. thanks again, it gives me hope since the world seems to be getting more insane by the moment.
Wow !
Next to Elvis, this is my favorite version of this song. Nicely done. Great voice. Sung with passion.
this was at the Roxey 1988 We had 13 people from the l.a. times there.including hilburn
Still the best version. Leaves Elvis for DEAD
I agree with you, Im a singer of songs. ps. Mickey does a great job on the song.
It was a better place when you were here.
I couldn't agree more. Towards the end of his long career, most of Elvis' songs and concerts have been over orchestrated and over produced. Sometimes, you can barely hear him sing through the din of the orchestra and the back up singers. I'm just glad we can still hear all of his old records where his voice is the dominant sound. But this performance with just a fiddle and a guitar surely proves that old axiom that less is more. It disappeared for a while on YT but I'm glad it's back.
Incredible, Just Incredible
Chelsea2011allison
You must feel mighty proud!! I loved your grandpa just like a million others I say!!
howdy,i heard j.d. sumner say they was backing E up at Notre Dame Univ. & a row of students stood up, "while E was singing" with a sign that said Elvis is king.he said E stopped & said,"no Jesus Christ is king". he said when E started sing again the students all left..no one has or ever will have a voice like God gave this man,have a gr8 Christmas.
Sheer class.
Wonderful
My god, this is so beautiful.
Elvis couldn't make a room full of people cry...but Newbury did, many times. Outstanding writer and performer.
this is the original and how it should be sung. Wonderful.
@darlincommitme Battle Hymn of the Republic was written by William Steffe of South Carolina in 1856. Julia Ward Howe put words to it in 1861.
This is the best version ever.
It's a Gibson, Chet Atkins model. It was a prototype made for Chet with an early midi pickup. Mickey borrowed it from him, fell in love, and twisted Chet's arm until they came to an "arrangement."
Exquisite
That is true.
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Someone asked what year this performance is from. The performances on the DVD with Jack Williams are from 1994, but am not sure what year this performance with Marie Rhines is from. I'd say it's closer to the time of the release of In A New Age, sometime in the 1980s.
great!
Thumbs up als je hoor door Johan Derksen komt!
wow!
Newbury train songs.... and AAT..... 10 - 4, and thanks, Mickey
Thanks, I'll check it out.
awsome
Class just class!!! HaiL HaiL
wow
"Dixie's Land" was the original title...according to many sources, Pres. Lincoln's favorite song. Combining Dixie and Battle Hymn is commonly done, (I've done it for 30 years myself) but the third is genius, and this is an amazing version of them.
kippenvel, fantastisch
He should own it. He wrote it.
The King may be my favourite but Micky singing this is almost god-like. End of!
The actual credits on the sheet music read 'Trad..arr. by Mickey Newbury'. It was good enough to win him 'song of the year'.
bravissimi!!
The real thing........