Ralph Stanley
A number of fans and musicians have called this the “ultimate Ralph Stanley gospel album”. The wonderful selection of songs, played by the Clinch Mountain Boys in their prime, make it such. Highlights include a classic version of “Amazing Grace” and two up-tempo tracks featuring Dr. Stanley’s clawhammer banjo: “Over in the Gloryland” and “Travelling the Highway Home," and the soulful singing of a young Keith Whitley at his best on stunning versions of "Oh Death," and "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem." This is an absolutely superb album that should be in the collection of any Stanley fan.
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Recorded May 12th, 1977 at Lemco Sound Studio, Lexington, KY
Mastered by David Glasser at Airs...
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Recorded May 12th, 1977 at Lemco Sound Studio, Lexington, KY
Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, Boulder, CO
Ralph Stanley – Banjo, Vocals
Curly Ray Cline – Fiddle
Jack Cooke – Bass, Vocals
Troy Profitt – Guitar
Ricky Skaggs – Mandolin, Fiddle, Vocals
Keith Whitley – Guitar, Vocals
Also featuring:
Chester “Pop” Marshall – Vocals
Danny Marshall – Mandolin
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"I can't think of anything better than this record."
-ALISON KRAUSS
A number of fans and musicians have called this the “ultimate Ralph Stanley gospel album”. The wonderful selection of songs, played by the Clinch Mountain Boys in their prime, make it such. Highlights include a classic version of “Amazing Grace” and two up-tempo tracks featuring Dr. Stanley’s clawhammer banjo: “Over in the Gloryland” and “Travelling the Highway Home," and the soulful singing of a young Keith Whitley at his best on stunning versions of "Oh Death," and "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem." This is an absolutely superb album that should be in the collection of any Stanley fan.
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Recorded May 12th, 1977 at Lemco Sound Studio, Lexington, KY
Mastered by David Glasser at Airs...
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Recorded May 12th, 1977 at Lemco Sound Studio, Lexington, KY
Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, Boulder, CO
Ralph Stanley – Banjo, Vocals
Curly Ray Cline – Fiddle
Jack Cooke – Bass, Vocals
Troy Profitt – Guitar
Ricky Skaggs – Mandolin, Fiddle, Vocals
Keith Whitley – Guitar, Vocals
Also featuring:
Chester “Pop” Marshall – Vocals
Danny Marshall – Mandolin
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