The Stanley Brothers - Earliest Recordings: Complete Rich-R-Tone 78s (1947-1952) [Revenant]

Title: Earliest Recordings: Complete Rich-R-Tone 78s (1947-1952) [Revenant] Artist: The Stanley Brothers Release Date: 7/15/1997 Re-Released On: 3/5/2004 Label: Rich-R-Tone Records Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPC: 630814020323 Genre: Country Styles: Traditional Bluegrass, Bluegrass, Close Harmony Moods: Exuberant, Organic, Rousing, Amiable/Good-Natured, Bittersweet, Rustic, Earnest, Spiritual, Yearning, Earthy, Intimate, Passionate, Plaintive, Reverent, Summery, Wistful Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Molly and Tenbrooks
2. The Rambler's Blues
3. Mother No Longer Awaits Me
4. The Girl Behind the Bar
5. Little Maggie
6. The Little Glass of Wine
7. Our Darling's Gone
8. The Jealous Lover
9. I Can Tell You the Time
10. Little Birdie
11. Little Glass of Wine [Alternate Version]
12. Death Is Only a Dream
13. Little Girl and the Dreadful Snake
14. Are You Waiting Just for Me

Year Type Label Catalog # 1997 CD Rich-R-Tone Records 203

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This collection gathers the Stanley Brothers' earliest recordings: 78s they cut for the Rich-R-Tone label between 1947 and 1952. Included are traditional gospel songs, breakneck-paced bluegrass ("Molly and Tenbrooks"), and songs of their own that would later become staples ("Little Maggie"). There's some variation in the sound quality, but it isn't bad overall: a light hiss and some mild distortion of the high levels is as bad as it gets. Historic and wonderful, this Stanley Brothers release is a must-have for fans. ~ Joslyn Layne, All Music Guide

Name Credits Art Stamper Fiddle Art Wooten Fiddle Carter Stanley Guitar, Vocals Gary B. Reid Liner Notes Jim Williams Mandolin Leslie Keith Fiddle Pee Wee Lambert Mandolin Ralph Stanley Banjo, Tenor (Vocal), Vocals