Still, Griffin herself went on to sing a version of it for an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.” Miller’s sound is nothing if not flexible. Her songs have been covered by Maura O’Connell, Linda Ronstadt, the Dixie Chicks, Jessica Simpson, Martina McBride, Melissa Ferrick, Joan Osborne, Solomon Burke, Miranda Lambert and - for “American Idol” - Kelly Clarkson and Jeff Beck made some marks recording her Martin Luther King-inspired “Up To The Mountain.” Griffin has said her favorite version of the song was the one performed by Solomon Burke. Of all the “Three Girls and Their Buddy,” Patty Griffin has made the biggest mark as a songwriter - for others. “Sunny Came Home” also scored her best record and best song of the year in 1998. Also multiple a Grammy winner - the first time for best contemporary folk in 1989 - Colvin didn’t strike the mainstream until 1997, when her hit about a “housewife’s fiery revenge” became a top 10 pop single. It is her first solo album since 2003’s “Stumble Into Grace.” Colvin has been promoting her first song for Nonesuch Records, “Summer Dress.” For that tune and others, the songwriter’s drawn back on her South Dakota birthplace and Southern Illinois upbringing. Lately, Harris has been promoting her most recent album: “All I Intended To Be”, borrowed from a Billy Joe Shaver song. Although she normally doesn’t write her own music, she makes a practice of finding songs that fit her sentiment, calling herself a “gatherer of songs,” on her own Web site. Harris is a 12-time Grammy Award winner with claims on influencing the “cosmic American music” scene, as well that of bluegrass revival and Americana. The musicians did not agree to be interviewed. With all the Grammy awards they’ve won and all the records they’ve sold during their careers, it shouldn’t be too hard to fill up UPAC. All four are together again, as part of this tour. ![]() ![]() ![]() Harris, Griffin and Miller were part of the “Sweet Harmony Traveling Revue.” And Miller has included Colvin in his bands through the years, ranging from “The Buddy Miller Band” in the 1980s and as a part of the “These Four Walls” tour in 2006. Griffin’s song “One Big Love” was recorded by Harris, who returned the nod of respect by making appearances on Griffin’s last two studio albums. Miller was Harris’ Spyboy bandleader and produced her Spyboy live album. And they call themselves: “Three Girls and their Buddy.” The ways the four have criss-crossed careers are many. The foursome is Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller. After performing with one another in various combinations for years, four performers have come together for a collaborative tour that is coming to the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston Saturday night.
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