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Earliest Recordings: The Complete Rich-R-Tone 78s (1947-1952) (CD)

By: The Stanley Brothers (Artist)

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DISC 1 for Earliest Recordings: The Complete Rich-R-Tone 78s (1947-1952) (CD) Album By The Stanley Brothers (Artist)
1   LIttle Maggie
2   Jealous Lover, The
3   LIttle Glass Of Wine, The
4   Our Darling's Gone
5   Molly And Tenbrook
6   Little Girl And The Dreadful Snake, The
7   Are You Waiting Just For Me?
8   Death Is Only A Dream
9   Little Birdie
10   I Can Tell You The Time
11   LIttle Glass Of Wine, The - (alternate version)
12   Mother No Longer Awaits Me At Home
13   Rambler's Blues, The
14   Girl Behind The Bar, The
 

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Uncut (p.106) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[T]hese scratchy first recordings are raw parables of Appalachian life, their cold-comfort harmonies and startling murder ballads as primal as any punk threw up."
Dirty Linen (p.42) - "[S]ure to create a buzz among longtime fans....[The songs] mark the starting point of a productive career."

Title Note

The Stanley Brothers: Carter Stanley (vocals, guitar); Ralph Stanley (vocals, banjo).

Additional personnel: Ray Lambert (vocals, double bass); Jim Williams, Pee Wee Lambert (mandolin); Art Stamper, Leslie Keith, Art Wooten (fiddle).

Liner Note Author: Gary B. Reid.

Recording information: 1947 - 1952.

Before the Stanley Brothers signed on for their celebrated tenure with Columbia Records, they cut a batch of 78s for Rich-R-Tone Records that have since taken on a great historical significance (they are difficult to find, and represent some of the Stanley's earliest work). All of the hallmarks of the legendary bluegrass duo were already in place by the late 1940s (the Rich-R-Tone recordings date between 1947 and 1952), with Carter's soulful tenor leading the charge, and Ralph's high harmonies floating above, while his banjo adds texture.

The track list features some of the Stanleys' best-known songs, including "Little Maggie" and "The Little Glass of Wine." Many of the songs are narrative and take on the dimensions of parable ("The Little Girl and the Dreadful Snake"), while others mine the heartbreaking themes so well suited to the high lonesome sound ("Mother No Longer Awaits Me at Home"). This is as old-time and authentic as bluegrass gets--right down to the hiss and crackle of the 78s (though the sound has been significantly improved in the remastering process). A lengthy, informative booklet filled with biographical information, criticism, and vintage photographs makes this a must for bluegrass enthusiasts.

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