The Trio: LIVE FROM CHICAGO

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NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 19, 2016 . Retrieved September 16, 2016. You always know when it's the right time when you listen close to your heart, and timing is everything!”

No one can sing with Parkinson’s disease, no matter how hard you try. My life is very different. That’s all there is to it.”

Billboard published a review in the issue dated March 14, 1987, which said, "If the 'new traditionalists' in country music still have a body of work to draw from, it's largely because these three celestial songbirds kept it alive and vibrant throughout the adulterated '70s. But the members of the trio are not resting on their reputations here; their album is stunningly beautiful on every cut. Crossover is certain and will most likely be instantaneous, fueled by Ronstadt's current ride atop the Hot 100—in a duet with James Ingram—with 'Somewhere Out There'." [4] Dutchcharts.nl – Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris – Trio" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 February 2022. I don't think any of us were prepared for what the sound was the first time we heard it. It blew us all away. It was a serendipitous combination of voices that was stunning!” In the March 14, 1987 issue of Cashbox a review was published that said, "The long-awaited collaboration of three of country/pop’s greatest voices is an unqualified success. The near-perfect song selection gives the three ample room to develop subtleties and nuance that in places is heart rending (listen to "Telling Me Lies"). These three singular voices blend together in seamless harmony, floating over the sweetest country melodies and poignant understated lyrics. Augmented by an assemblage of some of the best sidemen available, including Albert Lee and Mark O’Connor among them." [5] Commercial performance edit

Billboard - May 23, 1987" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. p. 157 . Retrieved 21 May 2019. a b "Cashbox - March 28, 1987" (PDF). American Radio History. Cashbox. pp. 7, 24 . Retrieved 22 May 2019.

Harmony of Heart & the Sisterhood of Song

Finally, a collaboration effort came to fruition, being produced by George Massenburg. When Trio was released in March 1987, it spawned four hit singles–including a remake of Phil Spector's 1958 hit by the Teddy Bears, " To Know Him Is to Love Him". Simply stated, there are moments in life that are destined to be, and in that moment they knew they not only shared a melodious connection between the three of them, but they also realized that beautiful connection needed to be shared with the world. Although they had to wait several years to coordinate their schedules, Dolly says, Billboard - September 12, 1987" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. p. 81 . Retrieved 21 May 2019. Billboard - March 14, 1972" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. p. 72 . Retrieved 22 May 2019. I was living at the beach, about 45 minutes from Emmy's house, when she called to tell me that Dolly was coming over and asked if I wanted to come too. I think I made it to her house in about 20 minutes!"

American album certifications – D. Parton, L. Ronstadt, E. Harris – Trio". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved May 21, 2019. Albert Lee – acoustic guitar solo (1), acoustic guitar (2, 3, 6, 10, 11), high-strung guitar (2, 11), mandolin (5, 7), lead acoustic guitar (8) Billboard - March 26, 1988" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. p. 191 . Retrieved 21 May 2019. Billboard 200 Albums - Year-End Charts (1987)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021 . Retrieved 2 December 2020. The album peaked at No. 6 on the main U.S. Billboard Top 200 Album chart. It peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart for five weeks. In Canada, the album peaked at No. 4 on the RPM Top Albums chart. In Sweden, it peaked at No. 29 on the Sverigetopplistan Albums Top 60 chart, and in the U.K. it peaked at No. 60 on the Official Charts Company UK Albums Chart.Fortunately, they did more than just talk during that visit…they sang together, and what they discovered was more than just three part harmony. Charts.nz – Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris – Trio". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 February 2022. Parton and Ronstadt also recorded a version of the traditional ballad "I Never Will Marry", which appeared on Ronstadt's 1977 Simple Dreams album, though that was recorded separately from these sessions, as was Ronstadt's cover of Hank Williams' " I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)", from Heart Like a Wheel, on which she was joined by Harris. During this time, Ronstadt and Harris also covered a number of Parton's compositions — Harris covered " Coat of Many Colors" and " To Daddy", and Ronstadt recorded " I Will Always Love You"—for inclusion on their various solo albums during the mid- to late-1970s. Parton, in turn, covered Harris' " Boulder to Birmingham", including it on her 1976 album, All I Can Do. GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Welcomes 2021 Inductions: A Tribe Called Quest, Billie Holiday, Journey, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen And More". Recording Academy . Retrieved 16 February 2021.

Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 230. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. Although all three have extremely unique and recognizable vocal stylings of their own, they couldn’t have anticipated the heavenly blend of their combined voices. The "Trio Collection" holds a special place in the hearts of these friends and their fans due to Linda’s battle with Parkinson’s disease. She shares, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris - To Know Him Is To Love Him" . Retrieved 21 May 2019.Dutchcharts.nl – Dolly Parton / Emmylou Harris / Linda Ronstadt – Trio – The Complete Trio Collection" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2016. Light of the Stable" – recorded and released as a single in 1975 featuring additional harmony vocals from Neil Young, it was also included on Harris' 1979 album of the same name.