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Let The Day Begin...Let The Day Start!: Day 122 - Sunday Morning Favourites #16 Buddy & Julie Miller

(Buddy and Julie Miller)

I don't recall exactly when it was but it was more than 15 years that I stumbled upon the music of Buddy & Julie Miller. I can't remember if it was Julie's albums or Buddy's albums that I heard first but what's certain is whatever it was they were singing together and it sounded perfectly angelic!

I think I'm safe in saying that my interest in Country music stepped up a notch or two after hearing the Millers and so if anyone is to blame for what is to come in the following week as we spotlight a few country albums on this daily series then you can send your compalints on a postcard to Nashville!

Buddy Miller of course is known as a Producer and the guitarist for the likes of Emmylou Harris' Spyboy and has featured on many different albums (besides his own of course) ranging from Raising Sand (Alison Krauss & Robert Plant), Nashville (Solomon Burke - he also produced that brilliant album), Patty Griffin's Downtown Church (he also produced that), Robert Plant's Band of Joy (he co-Produced the album as well as playing on it and touring with Plant), All Fall Down (with Shawn Colvin, he produced this one as well). 

His Producing is also heard on albums by the likes of Allison Moorer (Mockingbird), The Wood Brothers (The Muse), Ralph Stanley (Man of Constant Sorrow), Carolina Chocolate Drops (Leaving Eden). Buddy is also the musical director (and has also appeared in) the TV show Nashville.

Julie Miller has released a number of solo albums that feature her husband and they have released a few joint albums as well, Written In Chalk was the last one back in 2009 and it won a number of awards. She has also given her vocal abilities to projects by Emmylou Harris and others.

Both Buddy & Julie have had their songs covered by many artists.

Along with the many links above, I've included below a brand new album from Buddy Miller & Friends that was recorded at Sea on an annual music cruise they take part in! Also there's Julie's beautiful album Broken Things. Enjoy.

Cayamo Sessions at Sea - Buddy Miller & Friends (2016)

Broken Things (1999)

Let The Day Begin...Let The Day Start!

Happy Birthday Buddy Miller

Born on this day in 1952

Buddy Miller

Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Recording Artist and Producer

The S4L Buddy Miller Top Ten

10. Keep Your Distance.

09. Sometimes I Cry.

08. Love Snuck Up.

07. Somewhere Trouble Don't Go.

06. Quecreek.

05. Forever Has Come To An End.

04. That's How I Got To Memphis.

03. My Love Will Follow You.

02. That's How Strong My Love Is.

01. Love Match.

Happy Birthday to Buddy Miller.

Born on this day 1952 the most excellent Buddy Miller.

Buddy Miller is a solo artist in his own right but has also appeared on albums made by Julie Miller, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Band of Joy (with Robert Plant and Patty Griffin), John Fogerty. Last year he joined forces with Jim Lauderdale to front Buddy and Jim, and from time to time has released albums alongside his wife under the banner of Buddy and Julie Miller.

He has also been part of the touring band with Julie Miller, Plant and Krauss, Band of Joy, Emmylou Harris' Spyboy Band, Three Girls and Their Buddy (featuring Emmylou Harris, Patti Griffin and Shawn Colvin), The Sweet Harmony Traveling Revue (with Emmylou Harris, Patti Griffin. Gillian Welch, and David Rawlings), Linda Ronstadt, Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle.

Buddy has also been involved in producing a number of artists like The Believers, Richard Thompson and the King of Soul Solomon Burke on his groundbreaking 'Nashville' album.

Click on the links to enjoy the music.

Gasoline and Matches (Live) - Buddy Miller.

That's How I Got To Memphis (Live) - Buddy Miller.

Wide River to Cross (Live) - Buddy Miller.

All My Tears (Live) - Buddy Miller.

That's How Strong My Love Is (Live SXSW 2010) - Buddy Miller.

Shelter Me (Live) - Three Girls and Their Buddy.

Love and Happiness (Live) - Three Girls and Their Buddy.

Black Dog (Live) - Alison Krauss and Robert Plant (with Buddy Miller).

Killing the Blues (Live TV) - Alison Krauss and Robert Plant (with Buddy Miller).

Please Read The Letter (Live) - Alison Krauss and Robert Plant (with Buddy Miller).

Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale - NPR Tiny Desk Concert.

Live at The Warren Hellman Museum - Buddy and Jim.

Honky Tonk Blues/Keept Your Distance (Live) - Buddy Miller and Richard Thompson.

Broken Things (Live at Bluebird Cafe) - Buddy and Julie Miller.

Somewhere Trouble Don't Go (Live) - Buddy and Julie Miller.

Love Hurts - Emmylou Harris and Buddy Miller.

I'm Movin' On (Live) - Buddy Miller and Robert Plant.

Cry Cry Cry (Live) - Sheryl Crow with Buddy Miller.

Robert Plant and The Band of Joy (Live Electric Proms 2010).

Calling My Children Home (Live) - Emmylou Harris and Spyboy.

The Maker (Live) - Emmylou Harris and Spyboy.

Does My Ring Burn Your Finger - Solomon Burke (with Buddy Miller).

You're The Kinda Trouble - Solomon Burke (with Buddy Miller).

Never Grow Old (Live) - Patty Griffin (with Buddy Miller).

Poison Love (Live) - Buddy Miller and Shawn Colvin.

I'm Looking For Blue Eyes (Live) - Allison Moorer (with Buddy Miller).

Dirty Water - Julie and Buddy Miller.

Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale - Buddy and Jim album (2012)

Set for a December release, 'Buddy and Jim' brings together two of the finest Country session men and solo artists in their own right - Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale. It's not like they haven't worked together before but this is the first time that they have gone on the record together and have put together a superb 12 track collection of duets.

This one probably has turned up a little too late to be considered for a spot on the nominations for album of the year which is a shame because it is a mighty fine slice of Americana that you are likely to hear this year!

Buddy and Jim - 'I Want To Do Everything For You