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All Music Guide - Jana Pendragon
This 31-cut, two-disc project is a masterpiece reflecting both the secular and spiritual sides of Ralph Stanley's artistry. It is also a concept he mulled over in his mind for some time before executing it. The idea was to include performers from both the country and bluegrass worlds doing songs that somehow fit into the Stanley Brothers' tradition. With the inclusion of some Stanley originals as well as tunes written by Bill Monroe, Dwight Yoakam, Tom T. Hall, and Roy McMillan, this is not only a diverse compilation of material, but also one that never fails to interest the listener. Certainly the start-off number, McMillan's "Mountain Folks," which is done up just ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Jana Pendragon
This 31-cut, two-disc project is a masterpiece reflecting both the secular and spiritual sides of Ralph Stanley's artistry. It is also a concept he mulled over in his mind for some time before executing it. The idea was to include performers from both the country and bluegrass worlds doing songs that somehow fit into the Stanley Brothers' tradition. With the inclusion of some Stanley originals as well as tunes written by Bill Monroe, Dwight Yoakam, Tom T. Hall, and Roy McMillan, this is not only a diverse compilation of material, but also one that never fails to interest the listener. Certainly the start-off number, McMillan's "Mountain Folks," which is done up just right by Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, sets the tone. Followed by a duet between Stanley and Yoakam on the infectious "Down Where the River Bends," it quickly moves through to Stanley's final secular duet with fellow bluegrasser Bill Monroe. Their teamwork on "Letter From My Darling" is monumental. The spiritual numbers include Stanley and Tom T. Hall on the well-known gospel number "Rank Stranger" and Carter Stanley's sadly descriptive "The Fields Have All Turned Brown." But the most beguiling track is the fervent version of Yoakam's tribute song to his coal mining grandfather, Luther Tibbs. "Miner's Prayer" is given a gospel overhaul, making what was already a brilliant creation into an even more ageless tune that will be played, loved, and remembered for many generations to come. Ralph Stanley's high lonesome sound fits in perfectly here and is endlessly effective. Outstanding performances in both categories come from Patty Loveless, Allison Krauss, George Jones, Jimmy Martin, and Emmylou Harris, to name just a few. A concept that works well for Ralph Stanley and his many friends, this is certainly a project that belongs in every bluegrass or gospel collection.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 2/4/1994
  • Label: Freeland Records
  • UPC: 750442900122
  • Catalog Number: 9001
  • Sales rank: 66,985

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Mountain Folks (1:56)
  2. 2 Down Where the River Bends (2:56)
  3. 3 Old Man's Tears - Judy Marshall (1:53)
  4. 4 All I Ever Loved Was You (3:14)
  5. 5 Midnight Storm (3:13)
  6. 6 All the Good Times Are Past and Gone - Jimmy Martin (2:38)
  7. 7 I Never Will Marry - Judy Marshall (2:41)
  8. 8 Banks of the Ohio - Charlie Waller (3:02)
  9. 9 I Love No One But You (2:25)
  10. 10 Sea of Regret (3:20)
  11. 11 The Water Lily (2:27)
  12. 12 I'll Never Grow Tired of You (2:22)
  13. 13 All the Love I Had Is Gone (2:52)
  14. 14 Wonderful World Outside - George Jones (2:59)
  15. 15 Letter from My Darling (3:22)
Disc 2
  1. 1 I'll Pass Over Thee (2:16)
  2. 2 Rank Stranger (2:54)
  3. 3 Let Me Walk Lord by Your Side (3:26)
  4. 4 I'll Meet You in Church Sunday Morning (3:22)
  5. 5 Introduction Miner's Prayer - Curley Ray Cline (0:29)
  6. 6 Miner's Prayer (3:11)
  7. 7 The Fields Have Turned Brown - Judy Marshall (2:56)
  8. 8 Great High Mountain - Judy Marshall (2:04)
  9. 9 Heaven's Bright Shore - Judy Marshall (3:44)
  10. 10 Going Up Home to Live in Green Pastures (2:36)
  11. 11 The First Step to Heaven (3:36)
  12. 12 Sailing Home - Patty Loveless (2:06)
  13. 13 Angel Band - Vince Gill (2:34)
  14. 14 Vision of Mother - Judy Marshall (2:48)
  15. 15 The Old Cross Roads - Jimmy Martin (3:12)
  16. 16 Little Bessie (4:02)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Ralph Stanley Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Banjo, Vocals
Alison Krauss Track Performer
Bill Monroe Track Performer
Ricky Skaggs Track Performer
Larry Sparks Track Performer
Tom T. Hall Track Performer
Emmylou Harris Track Performer
George Jones Track Performer
Patty Loveless Track Performer
Dwight Yoakam Track Performer
Curley Ray Cline Track Performer
Vince Gill Track Performer
Jimmy Martin Track Performer
Charlie Waller Track Performer
Charlie Sizemore Track Performer
Judy Marshall Track Performer
Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys Track Performer
Technical Credits
Bill Monroe Composer
Ralph Stanley Arranger
Charles R. Freeland Producer, Collage
Dick Glasser Remastering
Tom Roberts Cover Design, Cover Art
Bil VornDick Engineer
Dave Sloas Composer
York Composer
Traditional Composer
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  • Posted February 17, 2013

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    Ralph Stanley employed a raft of guests on this project but neve

    Ralph Stanley employed a raft of guests on this project but never allowed them to obscure his concept. Most of these tunes have roots in mountain or gospel music. Although Ralph and his brother Carter are considered to be among the fathers of bluegrass, the music on these discs has more of a mountain flavor to it. I found both this set and his later Clinch Mountain Country to be worthy of being mentioned with the first Will The Circle Be Unbroken album.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

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    Besides being full of unbelievably good bluegrass, this set is wonderful because you have something to listen to whether you want something upbeat, or something more relaxed. I have to say that the "Sunday Morning" cd will soothe the savage beast, or at least a minivan full of children. When I pick my daughter up from preschool, I have with me my 2 year old boy, and then I also transport my friend's 4 year old to his sitter. Everyday for months they are all wild as the wind for the whole trip and loud as can be. Last week I just happen to have "Sunday Morning" in the cd player, and it hit me half-way to the sitter's house that I hadn't heard a peep out of the kids since it started playing. So I tried it again the next day, and to my amazement, the kids listened quitely the entire trip. I have done it everyday since, and it is amazing! That is worth 5 stars right there! A truly wonderul cd set!

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