We’re well aware of their abilities in the live cover song department, not to mention originals in the studio, but now comes a new side of First Aid Kit we haven’t raved about around here: their own material performed for U.S. television. The Swedish duo stopped by TBS last night to promote their new record, The Lion’s Roar, on Conan. As for the song choice, the Söderberg sisters could’ve impressed American audiences with any cut off the LP, I’d say, but you really can’t go wrong with their homage to a few of this country’s musical icons, “Emmylou.” Something tells me a lot of folks started looking up those old Johnny and June Cash recordings following this fine take, as well as Gram Parsons and (the tune’s namesake) Emmylou Harris’ inimitable contributions to the country duet genre.
As we’ve come to expect from this pair, they completely killed it. So, without further ado, get ready for gorgeous harmonies and the best melody you may have heard all day below:
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