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Fine group of strong songs from Lester and Earl...

William E. Adams | Midland, Texas USA | 12/22/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This Legacy rehash of the duo's Columbia hits leads off with a 1951 track, Mac Wiseman's "'Tis Sweet to be Remembered" and concludes with "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" from 1967. In between are 14 more gems featuring Lester's twangy but pleasant vocals and Earl's super work on the banjo. It's all good, recording quality high, a nice introduction to the Bluegrass veterans when they were actually popular with mainstream country radio, and in the case of "The Ballad of Jed Clampitt" and to a lesser extent, "Petticoat Junction" even with a pop song audience and with kids. If you like them, or Bluegrass music in general, or country music in general, add some Lester and Earl to your CD shelf. You won't be sorry."

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Mcgivern Owen L | NY, NY USA | 02/20/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The late Lester Flatt and Earl Scruugs had 15 chart hits between 1952 and 1967. Eleven are right here in one fine compilation. Many know the two from their famous 1960s theme songs to "The Beverly Hillbillies", "Petticoat Junctionïon" and the movie "Bonnie and Clyde". Though all 3 are included here, there is much more to Flatt and Scruggs than that! This album is a wonderful introduction to Bluegrass, with an easy, laid back, mellow harmony with that 5-string banjo. This reviewer's favorites were "Just Ain't" and "Go Home" but others are sure to pick their own. One reason is the artful variety on the album: There is a fine version of Johnny Cash's "I Still Miss Someone",a solid instrumental in "Earl's" Breakdown" and straight from the great A.P. Carter himself-"You Are My Flower". There is even a John Sebastian track-"Nashville Cats".What's not to like? I have read that Mr. Flatt had the musical title "The Baron of the Bluegrass", a handle he shared with legendary UK basketball coach Adolph Rupp. What fully deserved rarified company!"