Out Now: Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and Linda Ronstadt, Trio: Deluxe Reissue

When the Traveling Wilburys first came together, the amount of ink dedicated to the all-star group was likely enough to fill a few thousand swimming pools, and deservedly so, given the amount of star power within the group’s lineup. Yes, the late ‘80s was a glorious time for all-star collaborations, which is why we want to make sure that you haven’t forgotten about another highly-impressive partnership which took place only a year earlier within the world of country music: Trio, an all-star collective featuring Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris.

Given the popularity of the three singers, it’s no wonder that their first album, TRIO, and their second and final album, Trio II, ended up being released 12 years apart. (It’s pretty hard to coordinate schedules when everyone in the group is a music icon, you know?) With the 30th anniversary of that debut album on the horizon, Rhino has just released a deluxe reissue of the album, one which features both of the studio albums as well as 20 tracks of rare and unreleased music from the vaults.

Yes, if you’re wondering, this set is available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl. In addition, there’s also a 14-track single disc version entitled MY DEAR COMPANION: SELECTIONS FROM THE TRIO COLLECTION which serves as the perfect gateway drug into the world that Parton, Ronstadt, and Harris created over the course of their career together.

Here’s the full track listing for all these releases, just to rev up your appetite for great music, so don’t hesitate to dig in.

THE COMPLETE TRIO COLLECTION

Disc One - Trio I
1. "The Pain of Loving You"
2. "Making Plans"
3. "To Know Him Is To Love Him"
4. "Hobo's Meditation"
5. "Wildflowers"
6. "Telling Me Lies"
7. "My Dear Companion"
8. "Those Memories of You"
9. "I've Had Enough"
10. "Rosewood Casket"
11. "Farther Along"

Disc Two - Trio II
1. "Lover's Return"
2. "High Sierra"
3. "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind"
4. "After the Gold Rush"
5. "The Blue Train"
6. "I Feel the Blues Movin' In"
7. "You'll Never Be The Sun"
8. "He Rode All The Way To Texas"
9. "Feels Like Home"
10. "When We're Gone, Long Gone"

Disc Three - Bonus Material
1. "Wildflowers" (Alternate Take unreleased 1986)
2. "Waltz Across Texas Tonight" (Unreleased 1994)
3. "Lover's Return" (Alternate Mix - Unreleased)
4. "Softly and Tenderly" (Unreleased 1994)
5. "Pleasant As May" (Unreleased 1986)
6. "My Dear Companion" (Alternate Take 1986)
7. "My Blue Tears" (Unreleased 1998)
8. "Making Plans" (Alternate Take 1986)
9. "I've Had Enough" (Alternate Mix 1986)
10. "Grey Funnel Line" (Unreleased 1986)
11. "You Don't Knock" (Unreleased 1986)
12. "Where Will The Words Come From" (Unreleased 1985)
13. "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" (Dolly Lead - Alternate Take 1994)
14. "Are You Tired of Me" (Unreleased 1986)
15. "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues"
16. "Mr. Sandman"
17. "Handful Of Dust" (Unreleased 1993)
18. "Calling My Children Home" (Unreleased Acapella Version 1986)
19. "In A Deep Sleep" (Unreleased 1986)
20. "Farther Along" (Alternate Mix 1986)

MY DEAR COMPANION: SELECTIONS FROM THE TRIO COLLECTION
1. "The Pain Of Loving You"
2. "My Dear Companion"
3. "To Know Him Is To Love Him"
4. "Telling Me Lies"
5. "Farther Along"
6. " Lover's Return"
7. "After The Gold Rush"
8. "The Blue Train"
9. "You'll Never Be The Sun"
10. "When We're Gone, Long Gone"
11. "Waltz Across Texas Tonight" (Unreleased 1994)
12. "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" (Dolly Lead - Alternate Take 1994)
13. "Wildflowers" (Alternate Take 1986)
14. "Calling My Children Home" (Unreleased Acapella Version 1986)

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