The Early Starday/King Years 1958-1961

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Tracklist

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▼CD 1
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1Holiday Pickin’
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (in 1958-08)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1958-08)
fiddle:
Ralph "Joe" Meadows (US bluegrass fiddler) (in 1958-08)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (in 1958-08)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Gene Meadows (US bluegrass guitarist) (in 1958-08)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1958-08)
recorded at:
Radio Station WCYB in Bristol, Virginia, United States (in 1958-08)
recording of:
Holiday Pickin' (in 1958-08)
composer:
Ralph Stanley
2:14
2Gonna Paint the Town
banjo and baritone vocals [high baritone vocals]:
Ralph Stanley (in 1958-08)
double bass and tenor vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1958-08)
fiddle:
Ralph "Joe" Meadows (US bluegrass fiddler) (in 1958-08)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1958-08)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Gene Meadows (US bluegrass guitarist) (in 1958-08)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1958-08)
recorded at:
Radio Station WCYB in Bristol, Virginia, United States (in 1958-08)
recording of:
Gonna Paint the Town (in 1958-08)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley
2:22
3That Happy Night
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1958-08)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1958-08)
fiddle:
Ralph "Joe" Meadows (US bluegrass fiddler) (in 1958-08)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1958-08)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Gene Meadows (US bluegrass guitarist) (in 1958-08)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1958-08)
recorded at:
Radio Station WCYB in Bristol, Virginia, United States (in 1958-08)
2:19
4Christmas Is Near
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1958-08)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1958-08)
fiddle:
Ralph "Joe" Meadows (US bluegrass fiddler) (in 1958-08)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1958-08)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Gene Meadows (US bluegrass guitarist) (in 1958-08)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1958-08)
recorded at:
Radio Station WCYB in Bristol, Virginia, United States (in 1958-08)
recording of:
Christmas Is Near (in 1958-08)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley
2:06
5Love Me, Darling, Just Tonight
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-09-30)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-09-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-09-30)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-09-30)
recording of:
Love Me, Darling, Just Tonight (on 1958-09-30)
writer:
M. H. Malone (country/bluegrass musician with radio WCYB) and Ruby Rakes
publisher:
Ft. Knox Music
2:16
6She’s More to Be Pitied
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-09-30)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-09-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-09-30)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-09-30)
recording of:
She’s More to be Pitied (on 1958-09-30)
lyricist and composer:
Ruby Rakes
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Company
2:17
7Heaven Seemed So Near
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-09-30)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-09-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-09-30)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-09-30)
recording of:
Heaven Seemed So Near (on 1958-09-30)
writer:
Albert Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) and Ruby Rakes
2:13
8Your Selfish Heart
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-09-30)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-09-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-09-30)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-09-30)
recording of:
Your Selfish Heart (on 1958-09-30)
writer:
Albert Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) and Ruby Rakes
2:19
9How Mountain Girls Can Love
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-09-30)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-09-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-09-30)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-09-30)
recording of:
How Mountain Girls Can Love (on 1958-09-30)
lyricist and composer:
Ruby Rakes
2:09
10The Memory of Your Smile
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-09-30)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-09-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-09-30)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-09-30)
recording of:
The Memory of Your Smile (on 1958-09-30)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
publisher:
Fort Knox Music and Trio Music (publisher)
2:19
11Mastertone March
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-10-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-10-01)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-10-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-10-01)
2:25
12Clinch Mountain Backstep
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-10-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-10-01)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-10-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-10-01)
recording of:
Clinch Mountain Backstep (on 1958-10-01)
composer:
Ralph Stanley
previously attributed to:
Rakes
is based on:
Lost John (traditional bluegrass song)
2:19
13Midnight Ramble
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-10-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-10-01)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-10-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-10-01)
2:06
14Train 45
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-10-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-10-01)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-10-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-10-01)
recording of:
Train 45 (on 1958-10-01)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:46
15Think of What You’ve Done
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-10-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-10-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-10-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-10-01)
recording of:
Think of What You've Done (on 1958-10-01)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:08
16Keep a Memory
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-10-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-10-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-10-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-10-01)
recording of:
Keep a Memory (on 1958-10-01)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:43
17Old Daniel Prayed
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
Daniel Prayed (on 1959-02-10)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley
2:26
18He Said If I Be Lifted Up
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
He Said If I Be Lifted Up (on 1959-02-10)
writer:
Charles H. Pace and Virgil O. Stamps
2:29
19This Wicked Path of Sin
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
Wicked Path of Sin (on 1959-02-10)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Monroe
2:43
20I’ll Meet You in Church Sunday Morning
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
I’ll Meet You in Church Sunday Morning (on 1959-02-10)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Monroe
3:06
21Are You Afraid to Die
banjo and baritone vocals [high baritone vocals]:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle and tenor vocals:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
Are You Afraid to Die (on 1959-02-10)
writer:
Eddie Hill (Musician, Songwriter, Country Music DJ), Charlie Louvin and Ira Louvin
publisher:
Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC)
2:55
22The White Dove
banjo and baritone vocals [high baritone vocals]:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and tenor vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
White Dove (on 1959-02-10)
lyricist, writer and composer:
Carter Stanley
3:02
23How Can We Thank Him for What He Has Done
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
lead vocals and spoken vocals [recitation]:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
2:30
24Mother’s Footsteps Guide Me On
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
2:01
25That Home Far Away
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-11)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-11)
recording of:
That Home Far Away (on 1959-02-11)
lyricist and composer:
Ruby Rakes
2:09
26My Lord’s Gonna Set Me Free
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-11)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-11)
recording of:
My Lord's Going to Set Me Free (on 1959-02-11)
lyricist and composer:
Ruby Rakes
2:02
27The Angel of Death
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-11)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-11)
3:12
28Wings of Angels
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-11)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-11)
recording of:
Wings of Angels (on 1959-02-11)
lyricist and composer:
Ruby Rakes
2:24
29Suwannee River Hoedown
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-11)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-11)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
mandolin:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-11)
recording of:
Suwannee River Hoedown
composer:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (in 1958) and Carter Stanley (in 1958)
previously attributed to:
Ruby Rakes
2:35
▼CD 2
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1Choo Choo Comin’
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1959-03)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1959-03)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (in 1959-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1959-03)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1959-03)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1959-03)
recording of:
Choo Choo Coming (in 1959-03)
writer:
Cuddles C. Newsome and William York
2:35
2Carolina Mountain Home
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1959-03)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1959-03)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (in 1959-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1959-03)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1959-03)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1959-03)
recording of:
Carolina Mountain Home (in 1959-03)
writer:
E.L. Scarborough and Len Wright
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Company
2:21
3Trust Each Other
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1959-03)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1959-03)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (in 1959-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1959-03)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1959-03)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1959-03)
recording of:
Trust Each Other (in 1959-03)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley
publisher:
Fort Knox Music and Trio Music (publisher)
2:31
4Beneath the Maple
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1959-03)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1959-03)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (in 1959-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1959-03)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1959-03)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1959-03)
recording of:
Maple on the Hill (in 1959-03)
lyricist and composer:
Gussie Davis (19th century songwriter) (in 1880)
2:46
5Highway of Regret
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-07-16)
double bass:
Johnnie Bonds (US bluegrass bassist) (on 1959-07-16)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-07-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-07-16)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-07-16)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (on 1959-07-16)
recording of:
Highway of Regret (on 1959-07-16)
writer:
Don Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) and Ralph Stanley
2:04
6A Little at a Time
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-07-16)
double bass:
Johnnie Bonds (US bluegrass bassist) (on 1959-07-16)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-07-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-07-16)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-07-16)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (on 1959-07-16)
recording of:
A Little at a Time (on 1959-07-16)
writer:
M.H. Malone (country/bluegrass musician with radio WCYB) and Ralph Stanley
2:28
7Another Night
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-07-16)
double bass:
Johnnie Bonds (US bluegrass bassist) (on 1959-07-16)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-07-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-07-16)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-07-16)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (on 1959-07-16)
recording of:
Another Night (on 1959-07-16)
lyricist and composer:
Hobo Jack Adkins (mid-20th century country musician)
3:03
8Ridin’ That Midnight Train
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-07-16)
double bass:
Johnnie Bonds (US bluegrass bassist) (on 1959-07-16)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-07-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-07-16)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-07-16)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (on 1959-07-16)
recording of:
Ridin That Midnight Train (on 1959-07-16)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley
2:04
9Mountain Dew
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Mountain Dew (on 1959-09-14)
lyricist:
Scott Wiseman and Bascom Lamar Lunsford (in 1920)
composer:
Bascom Lamar Lunsford (in 1920)
arranger:
Lulu Belle (in 1939) and Scott Wiseman (in 1939)
is based on:
Old Mountain Dew (original lyrics, begins "On my first day in court...")
2:45
10Sunny Side of the Mountain
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Sunny Side of the Mountain (on 1959-09-14)
composer:
Bob Gregory and Harry C. McAuliffe
2:32
11Tragic Romance
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Tragic Romance (on 1959-09-14)
writer:
Grandpa Jones, Wiley Morris (American country musician) and Zeke Morris
publisher:
Peer Music (“Peermusic—the global independent”)
3:01
12Shenandoah Waltz
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Shenandoah Waltz (on 1959-09-14)
lyricist:
Clyde Moody
composer:
Chubby Wise
2:20
13Next Sunday, Darling, Is My Birthday
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Next Sunday Darling Is My Birthday (on 1959-09-14)
writer:
Syd Nathan and Arthur Q. Smith (songwriter)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:13
14Sweet Thing
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Sweet Thing (on 1959-09-14)
lyricist and composer:
Buddy Starcher
2:45
15Sweeter Than the Flowers
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Sweeter Than the Flowers (on 1959-09-14)
writer:
Morry Burns, Lois Mann and Ervin Thomas Rouse
3:22
16It’s Raining Here This Morning
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
It's Rainin' Here This Morning (on 1959-09-14)
lyricist and composer:
Grandpa Jones
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:27
17Shackles and Chains
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Shackles and Chains (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmie Davis (American politician, singer and songwriter)
2:29
18Weeping Willow
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
A.P. Carter
publisher:
Peer International Corporation (BMI)
2:26
19Old Rattler
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Old Rattler (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Grandpa Jones
2:07
20I’m a Man of Constant Sorrow
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15) and Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Man of Constant Sorrow (traditional, arranger neutral) (on 1959-09-15)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:40
21My Main Trial Is Yet to Come
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
My Main Trial Is Yet to Come (on 1959-09-15)
writer:
J.L. Frank and Pee Wee King
3:06
22Mother Left Me Her Bible
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
2:25
23Jacob’s Vision
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Jacob’s Vision
writer:
Ruby Rakes
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:16
24I’ll Not Be a Stranger
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
I'll Not Be a Stranger (on 1959-09-15)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
3:09
25From the Manger to the Cross
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
From the Manger to the Cross (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Odell McLeod
2:23
26Four Books in the Bible
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Four Books in the Bible (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Odell McLeod
2:17
▼CD 3
#TitleRatingLength
1Purple Robe
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15) and Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Purple Robe (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Odell McLeod
2:41
2When Jesus Beckons Me Home
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15) and Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
2:09
3Jordan
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Jordan (Cold Jordan) (on 1959-09-15)
writer:
Fred Rich (Fred Alvin Rich) (in 1954)
2:03
4Pass Me Not
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist:
Fanny Crosby (in 1868)
composer:
William H. Doane (in 1870)
2:39
5Lonely Tombs
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Oh Those Tombs (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
William Golden
3:00
6Over in the Gloryland
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Over in the Gloryland (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley
2:32
7How Far to Little Rock
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
spoken vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15) and Ralph Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
How Far to Little Rock (on 1959-09-15)
writer:
Ruby Rakes
is based on:
The Arkansas Traveler (former Arkansas state song)
2:41
8A Few More Seasons
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-01)
double bass:
Bill Slaughter (US bluegrass bassist) (in 1960-01)
fiddle and bass vocals:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-01)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1960-01)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1960-01)
recording of:
A Few More Seasons (in 1960-01)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley
2:49
9Where We’ll Never Die
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-01)
double bass:
Bill Slaughter (US bluegrass bassist) (in 1960-01)
fiddle and bass vocals:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-01)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1960-01)
baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-01) and Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1960-01)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1960-01)
recording of:
Where We'll Never Die (in 1960-01)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley
2:26
10In Heaven We’ll Never Grow Old
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-01)
double bass:
Bill Slaughter (US bluegrass bassist) (in 1960-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-01)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-01)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1960-01)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-01) and Ralph Stanley (in 1960-01)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1960-01)
2:32
11Mother No Longer Awaits Me at Home
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-01)
double bass:
Bill Slaughter (US bluegrass bassist) (in 1960-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-01)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1960-01)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1960-01)
recording of:
Mother No Longer Awaits Me at Home (in 1960-01)
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley
3:04
12If I Lose
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
If I Lose (in 1960-06)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley
2:10
13Little Maggie
banjo and lead vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
Little Maggie (Ralph Stanley version) (in 1960-06)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
is based on:
Little Maggie (catch-all for arrangements)
2:48
14God Gave You to Me
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
2:07
15Don’t Go Out Tonight
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
2:33
16The Darkest Hour Is Just Before the Dawn
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn (in 1960-06)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley
2:56
17Rank Stranger
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
Rank Strangers to Me (in 1960-06)
lyricist and composer:
Albert E. Brumley
publisher:
Stamps-Baxter Music
3:08
18Let the Church Roll On
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
Let the Church Roll On (in 1960-06)
writer:
A.P. Carter
2:11
19Rock of Ages
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle and bass vocals:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
Rock of Ages (in 1960-06)
publisher:
Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady (in 1775)
additional lyricist:
Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady (in 1763)
lyricist:
Charles Wesley (hymn writer) (in 1745)
additional composer:
Thomas Hastings (in 1830)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
lyrics quoted on:
Mount Rushmore: III. Theodore Roosevelt
music quoted on:
Mount Rushmore: III. Theodore Roosevelt
2:50
20I Saw the Light
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle and bass vocals:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
I Saw the Light (in 1960-06)
lyricist and composer:
Hank Williams (country music legend)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Ltd. (UK) and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1948-11-16)
2:13
21What a Friend
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
What a Friend We Have in Jesus (in 1960-06)
lyricist:
Joseph Medlicott Scriven (in 1855)
composer:
Charles Crozat Converse (in 1868)
3:35
22Gathering Flowers for the Master’s Bouquet
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
Gathering Flowers for the Master’s Bouquet (in 1960-06)
lyricist and composer:
Marvin E. Baumgardner
2:31
23I’m Ready to Go
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
I’m Ready to Go (in 1960-06)
writer:
William York
2:14
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