Bluegrass Melodies

by Bobby Osborne, Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press

Overview

Bobby Osborne is one of a handful of first generation bluegrass pioneers still practicing his craft. Originally known for his work with his brother Sonny, Bobby has launched his solo career after six decades in the music business. Osborne has been best known for his high, distinct tenor which he brought to bear on classics like "Rocky Top" and "Ruby (Are You Mad)." Over the years, the Osborne Brothers abandoned their more experimental streak for a traditional, acoustic-based bluegrass, and Bluegrass Melodies follows suit. Osborne is joined by the Rocky Top X-Press, featuring banjoist Dana Cupp, bassist Daryl Mosley, guitarist Bobby Osborne, Jr. (son), fiddler Glen Duncan, and dobroist Matt Despain. Osborne's in good voice and excels on numbers like the title cut. There are also fine versions of "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and "Music Makin' Man." Bluegrass Melodies is a solid release and should please longtime fans, though the proceedings rarely inject the kind of high-octane energy and high-flying vocals that once left the Osborne Brothers' fans dumb struck (this statement would probably be equally true of the most recent Osborne Brothers' releases). Still, Osborne remains a distinctive vocalist, easily separating himself from an ever growing field of contemporary bluegrass bands. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/10/2007
Label:	Rounder Select / Rounder
UPC:	0011661058224
Rank:	149658

Tracks

1. What Kind of Fool?
2. Bluegrass Melodies
3. Music Makin' Man
4. Color Me Lonely
5. I Would Like to See You Again
6. Under a Lonesome Moon
7. I'll Take a Chance
8. Lonesome River
9. Thank God I'm a Country Boy
10. Lucky Lane Shuffle
11. Are You Afraid to Speak Our Savior's Name?
12. Go Rest High on That Mountain

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bobby Osborne   Primary Artist,Tenor (Vocal),Mandolin,Vocals
Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press   Primary Artist
Rhonda Vincent   Primary Artist,Vocals,Tenor (Vocal)
Bobby Vincent   Vocals
Dana Cupp   Banjo
Glen Duncan   Fiddle,Tenor (Vocal),Baritone (Vocal),Guitar (Acoustic)
Matt DeSpain   Dobro,Baritone (Vocal)
Daryl Mosley   Tenor (Vocal),Bass (Acoustic)
Bobby Osborne, Jr.   Bass (Acoustic),Baritone (Vocal),Guitar (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Toby Mountain   Mastering
Vince Gill   Composer
Jimmy Helms   Composer
Lionel Cartwright   Composer
Jerry Salley   Composer
Marty Stuart   Liner Notes
John Sommers   Composer
Ralph Stanley   Composer
Glen Duncan   Mixing,Composer,Producer,Liner Notes
Ken Irwin   Mixing,Mastering
Felice Bryant   Composer
Ben Surratt   Mixing,Engineer
Charlie Craig   Composer
Buck Owens   Composer
Senor McGuire   Photography
Darrell Statler   Composer
Sarah Lainie Radawich   Design
Larry Atwood   Composer
Carter Stanley   Composer
Boudleaux Bryant   Composer
Bobby Osborne   Composer