VA - Moody Bluegrass, A Nashville Tribute To [2004] + VA - Moody Bluegrass TWO... Much Love [2011] (2 x CDs)

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VA - Moody Bluegrass, A Nashville Tribute To [2004] + VA - Moody Bluegrass TWO... Much Love [2011] (2 x CDs)

VA - Moody Bluegrass, A Nashville Tribute To (2004) is a unique and heartfelt homage to the legendary British rock band, The Moody Blues. Released by Rounder Records, this album reimagines the band's iconic songs through the lens of bluegrass music, blending the soulful essence of Nashville with the timeless melodies of progressive rock. Produced by David Harvey, the album features an impressive lineup of bluegrass and country music artists. Each track is a reinterpretation of Moody Blues classics, such as "Nights in White Satin" and "The Voice," showcasing the versatility of the original compositions. This tribute album stands out for its sincerity and craftsmanship, offering a fresh perspective on beloved songs. It bridges genres and generations, celebrating the enduring legacy of The Moody Blues while introducing their music to a new audience through the vibrant sounds of bluegrass.

VA - Moody Bluegrass TWO... Much Love [2011] continues as a tribute to the legendary British progressive rock band, The Moody Blues. This album, released by Bunny Rae Records, reimagines the band's iconic songs in a bluegrass style, blending the soulful essence of bluegrass with the timeless melodies of rock. Produced by David Harvey, the album features an impressive lineup of bluegrass and country music artists, including Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and Sam Bush.

What makes this album truly special is the participation of The Moody Blues members themselves. Justin Hayward, John Lodge, and Graeme Edge contribute lead vocals on select tracks, while Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder add instrumental touches. The album concludes with an original instrumental piece, "Lost Chord," paying homage to the band's album In Search of the Lost Chord. This unique fusion of genres celebrates the enduring legacy of The Moody Blues. (B)

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Vol. 1

01 Harley Allen - Lovely to See You 3:15

02 Tim O'Brien; Alison Krauss - Land of Make Believe 4:42

03 John Cowan - The Voice 4:39

04 Larry Cordle - The Other Side of Life 5:22

05 Jan Harvey - It's Up to You 3:20

06 Harley Allen - Ride My See-Saw 3:53

07 John Cowan - I'm Just A Singer in A Rock and Roll Band 3:04

08 Tim O'Brien - Legend of A Mind 4:55

09 Harley Allen - Your Wildest Dreams 4:16

10 John Cowan - Nights in White Satin 5:39

11 Larry Cordle - Late Lament 1:33

12 John Cowan - Never Comes The Day 3:54

Vol. 2

01 Vince Gill - I Know You're Out There Somewhere 4:32

02 Tim O'Brian - Dear Diary 3:55

03 Harley Allen - Meanwhile 3:58

04 Peter Rowan - Dawn is a Feeling 4:05

05 Justin Hayward - Cold Outside Your Heart 4:03

06 Ricky Skaggs - You & Me 3:48

07 Jan Harvey - Say it With Love 3:58

08 John Lodge - Send Me No Wine 2:21

09 Ronnie Bowman - Story in Your Eyes 3:11

10 Sam Bush - Nice to Be Here 4:08

11 Emma Harvey - Voices in the Sky 4:02

12 Larry Cordel - Have You Heard 3:41

13 Graeme Edge - Higher and Higher 5:28

14 John Cowan - Tuesday Afternoon 4:45

15 Jon Randall - Highway 4:52

16 David Harvey - Lost Chord 3:25

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Music weaves itself into the fabric of our emotions, dances through the corridors of memory, and whispers to the soul of who we are. Sharing these stories deepens the connection, turning the experience into something timeless and profound.

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VA - A Bluegrass Tribute, Pickin' On Pink Floyd [2001]

BLUEGRASS

VA - A Bluegrass Tribute, Pickin' On Pink Floyd [2001]

This is a fascinating reinterpretation of Pink Floyd's iconic music through the lens of bluegrass. Released by CMH Records as part of their "Pickin' On" series, this album transforms the progressive rock band's psychedelic soundscapes into acoustic, string-driven arrangements.

The album features 12 tracks, including bluegrass renditions of classics like "Wish You Were Here," "Comfortably Numb," and "Another Brick in the Wall." Talented musicians bring these songs to life with instruments such as banjos, fiddles, and mandolins, showcasing the versatility of Pink Floyd's compositions. 

This tribute album bridges the gap between two seemingly disparate genres, offering a fresh perspective on Pink Floyd's timeless music. It appeals to both bluegrass enthusiasts and Pink Floyd fans, celebrating the universal language of music. The result is a unique listening experience that honors the legacy of one of rock's most influential bands. (B)

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1 David West - See Emily Play 3:41

2 Dennis 'Cannonball' Caplinger - Money 6:09

3 David West - Astronomy Domine 5:12

4 Lorenzo Martinez - Julia Dream 3:57

5 Tom Ball - Another Brick in the Wall 4:00

6 David West - Run Like Hell 4:13

7 Bill Flores - Wish You Were Here 3:30

8 Lorenzo Martinez - Breathe in the Air 4:00

9 David West - Lucifer Sam 3:24

10 Byron Berline - Comfortably Numb 5:43

11 Tom Ball - Time 4:25

12 David West - Goodbye Blue Sky 3:06

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Music weaves itself into the fabric of our emotions, dances through the corridors of memory, and whispers to the soul of who we are. Sharing these stories deepens the connection, turning the experience into something timeless and profound.

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Bill Monroe - The Music of Bill Monroe from 1936 to 1994 [1994] (4 x CDs)

BILL MONROE

Bill Monroe - The Music of Bill Monroe from 1936 to 1994 [1994] (4 x CDs)

William Smith Monroe (September 13, 1911 - September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass".  The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky. He described the genre as "Scottish bagpipes and ole-time fiddlin'. It's Methodist and Holiness and Baptist. It's blues and jazz, and it has a high lonesome sound." 

It's the rare artist who virtually invents a genre single-handedly, and there's no artist in any genre whose work has remained as dominant a force as Bill Monroe. The songs here not only define bluegrass, but they also remain the core of any bluegrass band's repertoire. Monroe added a dose of sophistication to traditional hillbilly music--intricate group harmonies, expert musicianship--and he rehearsed his Blue Grass Boys for hours on end. MCA's lavish 4 CD set covers 60 years and 98 songs, adding detailed notes and anecdotes. Beginning with 1936 duets with brother Charlie, the list of Blue Grass Boys reads like a roster of legends: Flatt and Scruggs, Chubby Wise, Mac Wiseman, Jimmy Martin, Vassar Clements, Sonny Osborne, Bobby Hicks, Kenny Baker, Bill Keith, Del McCoury, Peter Rowan, and Richard Greene; the list goes on and on, as does the legacy of Monroe's music. (Amazon)

These are the real Bill Monroe recordings, not all of them of course but a good sampling of his work from 1936 until 1994. Monroe died in 1996 so there is no more. In addition to creating his own musical genre Monroe was one of the defining figures of modern mandolin techniques. The new listener will find that his mandolin is often played in a complex melody or counterpoint, with runs fully equal to those of the best jazz clarinetist or saxophonist. In many of his tunes you will hear his mandolin skating around the tune like a dragonfly, darting here, there and yonder! Ignoring the rest of his musical impact his mandolin riffs alone are worth the price of these CDs. 

Monroe and his bands marked the transition from old time country music to modern music's and sitting on the cusp of change his many styles were eclectic. These songs are likewise varied from classics like Dusty Miller, Soldier's Joy, Sally Goodin, Sailer's Hornpipe, et cetera, old time hymns and on into his later styles. There are blues, bluegrass and country songs which sound more modern, all of which bear his stamp of authenticity.

Anyone who knows of him knows that there were about 160 musicians who played with him and the Blue Grass Boys. Many of the living ones still call their music Bluegrass, but I guess that is kind of like Paul or Ringo playing an occasional Beatles song, just not the same. And once they're gone there will be no bluegrass at all, just copies of copies. (B)

Features most of Monroe's greatest recordings (plus many rarities too)

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CD01

01 Bill Monroe - My Long Journey Home 2:26

02 Bill Monroe - What Would You Give In Exchange (For Your Soul)? 3:13

03 Bill Monroe - Muleskinner Blues 3:08

04 Bill Monroe - Cryin' Holy Unto My Lord 2:33

05 Bill Monroe - Back Up And Push 2:52

06 Bill Monroe - Goodbye Old Pal 2:42

07 Bill Monroe - Heavy Traffic Ahead 2:51

08 Bill Monroe - Wicked Path Of Sin 2:41

09 Bill Monroe - It's Mighty Dark To Travel 2:53

10 Bill Monroe - Bluegrass Breakdown 2:18

11 Bill Monroe - Can't You Hear Me Callin' 3:18

12 Bill Monroe - My Little Georgia Rose 3:08

13 Bill Monroe - I'm On My Way To The Old Home 2:27

14 Bill Monroe - I'm Blue, I'm Lonesome 2:51

15 Bill Monroe - Uncle Pen 2:46

16 Bill Monroe - Lord Protect My Soul 2:44

17 Bill Monroe - Raw Hide 2:38

18 Bill Monroe - Brakeman's Blues 2:38

19 Bill Monroe - Sugar Coated Love 2:25

20 Bill Monroe - Christmas Time's A Coming 2:49

21 Bill Monroe - The First Whippoorwill 2:55

22 Bill Monroe - In The Pines 3:13

23 Bill Monroe - Footprints In The Snow 2:42

24 Bill Monroe - Walking In Jerusalem 2:03

CD02

01 Bill Monroe - Memories Of Mother And Dad 2:57

02 Bill Monroe - The Little Girl And The Dreadful Snake 3:06

03 Bill Monroe - Y'all Come 2:18

04 Bill Monroe - Sitting Alone In The Moonlight 2:28

05 Bill Monroe - On And On 2:48

06 Bill Monroe - White House Blues 2:14

07 Bill Monroe - Happy On My Way 2:11

08 Bill Monroe - A Voice From On High 2:38

09 Bill Monroe - Close By 2:32

10 Bill Monroe - Put My Little Shoes Away 2:34

11 Bill Monroe - Wheel Hoss 2:21

12 Bill Monroe - Cheyenne 2:51

13 Bill Monroe - You'll Find Her Name Written There 2:53

14 Bill Monroe - Roanoke 2:41

15 Bill Monroe - Blue Moon Of Kentucky 2:42

16 Bill Monroe - The Girl In The Blue Velvet Band 2:34

17 Bill Monroe - Used To Be 2:08

18 Bill Monroe - A Good Woman's Love 2:23

19 Bill Monroe - Cry, Cry Darlin' 2:25

20 Bill Monroe - I'm Sittin' On Top Of The World 2:20

21 Bill Monroe - I'll Meet You In The Morning 2:14

22 Bill Monroe - Scotland 1:55

23 Bill Monroe - Molly And Tenbrooks 2:30

24 Bill Monroe - John Henry 1:39

CD03

01 Bill Monroe - Big Mon 2:14

02 Bill Monroe - Dark As The Night, Blue As The Day 2:32

03 Bill Monroe - Sold Down The River 2:32

04 Bill Monroe - Little Joe 3:00

05 Bill Monroe - Lonesome Road Blues 2:31

06 Bill Monroe - I'm Going Back To Old Kentucky 2:26

07 Bill Monroe - Toy Heart 2:16

08 Bill Monroe - Nine Pound Hammer 2:21

09 Bill Monroe - Big Sandy River 2:25

10 Bill Monroe - Darling Corey 2:02

11 Bill Monroe - Salt Creek 2:26

12 Bill Monroe - Sailor's Hornpipe 1:56

13 Bill Monroe - Roll On Buddy, Roll On 2:13

14 Bill Monroe - Bill's Dream 2:36

15 Bill Monroe - Never Again 2:09

16 Bill Monroe - Dusty Miller 2:23

17 Bill Monroe - Midnight On The Stormy Deep 3:45

18 Bill Monroe - Soldier's Joy 2:11

19 Bill Monroe - Blue Night 2:41

20 Bill Monroe - Sally Goodin 3:17

21 Bill Monroe - Kentucky Mandolin 3:07

22 Bill Monroe - Walls Of Time 3:20

23 Bill Monroe - I Haven't Seen Mary In Years 3:06

24 Bill Monroe - The Dead March 2:20

25 Bill Monroe - With Body And Soul 3:07

26 Bill Monroe - Walk Softly On My Heart 2:36

27 Bill Monroe - Goin' Up Caney 2:21

CD04

01 Bill Monroe - Kentucky Waltz 3:03

02 Bill Monroe - Get Up John 2:34

03 Bill Monroe - Lonesome Moonlight Waltz 2:37

04 Bill Monroe - Rocky Road Blues 2:03

05 Bill Monroe - Jenny Lynn 2:17

06 Bill Monroe - My Old Kentucky And You 2:14

07 Bill Monroe - You Won't Be Satisfied That Way 2:01

08 Bill Monroe - Jerusalem Ridge (Starring Kenny Baker) 3:32

09 Bill Monroe - Ashland Breakdown (Starring Kenny Baker) 2:17

10 Bill Monroe - Come Hither To Go Yonder 2:54

11 Bill Monroe - My Last Days On Earth 4:38

12 Bill Monroe - My Sweet Blue-Eyed Darlin' (With Ricky Skaggs) 2:46

13 Bill Monroe - Travelin' This Lonesome Road (With Mac Wiseman) 3:33

14 Bill Monroe - The Old Brown County Barn 2:31

15 Bill Monroe - Stay Away From Me 2:18

16 Bill Monroe - The Long Bow 2:48

17 Bill Monroe - The Old Cross Roads 4:08

18 Bill Monroe - Southern Flavor 3:18

19 Bill Monroe - Take Courage Un' Tomorrow 2:29

20 Bill Monroe - Pike County Breakdown 2:28

21 Bill Monroe - I'm Working On A Building 2:35

22 Bill Monroe - You're Drifting Away 2:41

23 Bill Monroe - Boston Boy 2:36

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Bill Monroe - Blue Grass 1950-1958, Vol. 01 - Vol.04 [1989] (4 x CD's)

BILL MONROE

Bill Monroe - Blue Grass 1950-1958, Vol. 01 - Vol.04 [1989] (4 x CD's)

In 1950, Bill Monroe had been on his own with the Bluegrass Boys for over 11 years and had been a Grand Ol Opry member for over ten. More importantly, he had had a successful run with Columbia records and had left it, as his music had continued to develop for what he perceived to a brighter, more lucrative future with Decca in 1950. As usual, Monroe's instinct was correct. The 103 selections compiled here are from Monroe's most fertile, creative period, many of the songs recorded during this era became his signature tracks, such as "Uncle Pen," "Raw Hide," "Get Down on Your Knees and Pray," "Little Georgia Rose," "On and On," "Roanoke," "The Little Girl and the Dreadful Snake," "Kentucky Waltz," and many others. It was while at Decca that he introduced and recorded his original and trademark mandolin tuning - where instead of four pairs of strings tuned to the same pitches as a violin, he tuned several pairs of strings to two different notes that added the otherworldly timbres to his "high lonesome" sound. In addition to Monroe's recording with the Bluegrass Boys, there are a number of sessions here that put Monroe in the solo spotlight with some of Nashville's hottest session cats, in an attempt by Decca to put Monroe's music in a more modern and mainstream country setting. What is most noteworthy about the period of recordings here, however - besides the tracks themselves - are the musicians that played with Monroe during those very fertile and adventurous years. Guitarists included none other than Jimmy Martin from 1950-1954, then Carter Stanley briefly before Eddie Mayfield signed on, as did Jackie Phelps for a time, and Doug Kershaw. Bassists Ernie Newton and Bessie Lee Mauldin joined the band for the first time on these recordings, as did Buddy Killen briefly, and then Culley Holt. Fiddle players were plentiful and stunning during the '50s. Monroe certainly had the pick of the crop in Vassar Clements, Charley Cline, Bobby Hicks, and others. And banjo pickers, while hard to come by still in that three-finger style, were as fine as they came in Rudy Lyle, Don Stover, and Joe Stuart. There is the association here with legendary producer Owen Bradley as a sideman toward the end of the '50s, and the influence of Monroe on the music of the time, where his main competition, Flatt & Scruggs, grudgingly (briefly) adopted Monroe's Nashville style to further their own careers, and the spin-offs by Jimmy Martin and others began successful recording careers as well. The story the recordings themselves tell is one of ambition, vision, and restlessness. The songs come in strange batches: There are the numerous co-writes with Hank Williams, sometimes credited, other times willfully - but for no known reason - obscured in their authorship. But Monroe's own writing was red-hot as well. His own compositions easily overshadow anything he covered during these years. Monroe was hunting ever deeper and wider for the elusive element that was the very grain of his style of music. He fought hard to keep it contemporary while not giving up anything in return. While it is not explained in the liner notes, his two Decca sessions with Nashville studio cats were perhaps a compromise Monroe himself made to keep the music of the Bluegrass Boys pure. These sessions, five and seven, included many fine songs, including "Sailor's Plea," "Highway of Sorrow," "My Carolina Sunshine Girl," "Peach Picking Time in Georgia," and others, but only three of them were ever issued before the compilation of this box, the rest, as fine as they were, left in the bins and the liner notes in the book, as fine as they are does not explain why the choices were made at the time to leave them on the shelf. In all, this is a stunning collection of Monroe's music at the beginning of his modern era, his first fully mature recordings that would prove so timeless and influential are here, not on the Columbia.

Bill Monroe was the undisputed creator of bluegrass music (named so by country DJs after his band the Bluegrass Boys which, in turn, was Monroe's reference to the 'blue grass' of his home state of Kentucky). This set collects all of his Decca recordings from 1950-1958 and contains many of his most powerful and iconic songs. Along with the Columbia 1945-49 records, this represents the peak of Monroe's power and creativity.

Bear Family, as usual, has also provided an in-depth book which gives a Monroe bio and detailed recording info. This is not a cheap set but, in addition to the research and packaging, Bear Family licensed the original Decca master recordings as its source. There is a more recent collection of the same material from JSP that is much less expensive but, since they only release recordings that are in the public domain in Europe, they don't have access to these masters and have to rely on inferior sources. A must for any true bluegrass fan. (Amazon)

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CD1

01 Bill Monroe Bluegrass Ramble 2:13

02 Bill Monroe New Muleskinner Blues 2:31

03 Bill Monroe My Little Georgia Rose 3:07

04 Bill Monroe Memories Of You 3:00

05 Bill Monroe I'm On My Way To The Old Home 2:26

06 Bill Monroe Alabama Waltz 2:25

07 Bill Monroe I'm Blue, I'm Lonesome 2:51

08 Bill Monroe I'll Meet You In Church, Sunday Morning 2:49

09 Bill Monroe Boat Of Love 2:45

10 Bill Monroe The Old Fiddler 2:36

11 Bill Monroe Uncle Pen 2:44

12 Bill Monroe When The Golden Leaves Begin To Fall 3:02

13 Bill Monroe Lord, Protect My Soul 2:42

14 Bill Monroe River Of Death 2:42

15 Bill Monroe Letter From My Darling 3:08

16 Bill Monroe On The Old Kentucky Shore 3:13

17 Bill Monroe Rawhide 2:37

18 Bill Monroe Poison Love 2:37

19 Bill Monroe Kentucky Waltz 3:17

20 Bill Monroe Prisoner's Song 2:41

21 Bill Monroe Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 2:43

22 Bill Monroe Angels Rock Me To Sleep 2:40

23 Bill Monroe Brakeman's Blues 2:36

24 Bill Monroe Travelin' Blues 2:53

25 Bill Monroe When The Cactus Is In Bloom 2:03

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01 Bill Monroe Sailor's Plea 2:36

02 Bill Monroe My Carolina Sunshine Girl 2:39

03 Bill Monroe Ben Dewberry's Final Run 2:42

04 Bill Monroe Peach Pickin' Time In Georgia 2:18

05 Bill Monroe Those Gambler's Blues 2:35

06 Bill Monroe Highway Of Sorrow 2:54

07 Bill Monroe Rotation Blues 2:56

08 Bill Monroe Lonesome Truck Driver's Blues 2:54

09 Bill Monroe Sugar Coated Love 2:24

10 Bill Monroe You're Drifting Away 2:36

11 Bill Monroe Cabin Of Love 2:40

12 Bill Monroe Get Down On Your Knees And Pray 3:01

13 Bill Monroe Christmas Time's A-Coming 2:48

14 Bill Monroe The First Whipoorwill 2:54

15 Bill Monroe In The Pines 3:12

16 Bill Monroe Footprints In The Snow 2:41

17 Bill Monroe Walking In Jerusalem 1:59

18 Bill Monroe Memories Of Mother And Dad 2:58

19 Bill Monroe The Little Girl And The Dreadful Snake 3:04

20 Bill Monroe Country Waltz 2:25

21 Bill Monroe Don't Put It Off Til Tomorrow 2:37

22 Bill Monroe My Dying Bed 2:48

23 Bill Monroe A Mighty Pretty Waltz 2:42

24 Bill Monroe Pike County Breakdown 2:41

25 Bill Monroe Wishing Waltz 2:37

26 Bill Monroe I Hope You Have Learned 2:28

27 Bill Monroe Get Up, John 2:09

CD3

01 Bill Monroe Sitting Alone In The Moonlight 2:29

02 Bill Monroe Plant Some Flowers By My Grave 2:40

03 Bill Monroe Changing Partners 2:15

04 Bill Monroe Y'all Come 2:17

05 Bill Monroe On And On 2:48

06 Bill Monroe I Believe In You, Darling 2:38

07 Bill Monroe New John Henry Blues 2:29

08 Bill Monroe White House Blues 2:13

09 Bill Monroe Happy On My Way 2:11

10 Bill Monroe I'm Working On A Building 2:45

11 Bill Monroe A Voice From On High 2:37

12 Bill Monroe He Will Set Your Fields On Fire 2:38

13 Bill Monroe Close By 2:30

14 Bill Monroe My Little Georgia Rose 2:41

15 Bill Monroe Put My Little Shoes Away 2:33

16 Bill Monroe Blue Moon Of Kentucky 2:08

17 Bill Monroe Wheel Hoss 2:20

18 Bill Monroe Cheyenne 2:51

19 Bill Monroe You'll Find Her Name Written There 2:52

20 Bill Monroe Roanoke 2:39

21 Bill Monroe Wait A Little Longer, Please, Jesus 2:39

22 Bill Monroe Let The Light Shine Down On Me 1:58

23 Bill Monroe Used To Be 2:07

24 Bill Monroe Tall Timber 2:22

25 Bill Monroe Brown Country Breakdown 2:27

26 Bill Monroe A Fallen Star 2:10

27 Bill Monroe Four Walls 2:21

28 Bill Monroe A Good Woman's Love 2:22

29 Bill Monroe Cry Darlin' 2:24

30 Bill Monroe I'm Sitting On Top Of The World 2:21

CD4

01 Bill Monroe Out In The Cold World 2:36

02 Bill Monroe Roane County Prison 3:11

03 Bill Monroe Goodbye, Old Pal 2:06

04 Bill Monroe In Despair 2:17

05 Bill Monroe Molly And Tenbrooks 2:23

06 Bill Monroe Come Back To Me, In My Dreams 2:25

07 Bill Monroe Sally-Jo 2:39

08 Bill Monroe Brand New Shoes 2:12

09 Bill Monroe A Lonesome Road 2:40

10 Bill Monroe I Saw The Light 2:30

11 Bill Monroe Lord, Build Me A Cabin In Glory 2:04

12 Bill Monroe Lord, Lead Me On 2:27

13 Bill Monroe Precious Jewel 3:16

14 Bill Monroe I'll Meet You In The Morning 2:12

15 Bill Monroe Life's Railway To Heaven 2:50

16 Bill Monroe I've Found A Hiding Place 3:27

17 Bill Monroe Jesus, Hold My Hand 2:25

18 Bill Monroe I Am A Pilgrim 2:34

19 Bill Monroe Wayfaring Stranger 3:07

20 Bill Monroe A Beautiful Life 2:28

21 Bill Monroe House Of Gold 2:08

22 Bill Monroe Panhandle Country 2:05

23 Bill Monroe Scotland 1:53

24 Bill Monroe Gotta Travel On 2:34

25 Bill Monroe No One But My Darlin' 2:05

26 Bill Monroe Big Mon 2:17

27 Bill Monroe Monroe's Hornpipe 1:58

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Bill Monroe - Blue Moon of Kentucky 1936-1949 [2002] (6 x CD's)

 

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Bill Monroe - Blue Moon of Kentucky 1936-1949 [2002] (6 x CD's)

Between 1936 and 1949 Bill Monroe made a series of recordings that laid the foundation for what is today called Bluegrass music. This collection brings together, for the first time, the complete works from that seminal era, all remastered with state-of-the-art technology from first generation sources. The set includes all 60 of the legendary Monroe Brothers duets from 1936-38; all 16 of the 1940-41 performances that marked the very first appearance of Bill Monroe's recordings under his own name; and all of the classic Columbia sessions from 1945-49, including the revolutionary sides with Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and Chubby Wise. An added bonus is the inclusion of every alternate take from the Columbia sessions, a total of 50 previously unheard and unreleased out-takes, including an un-numbered master of a gospel song that was not even known to exist "I'll Have A New Life." This cut is less than 2 minutes long and appears on the 3rd CD. This collection includes the original versions of masterworks like What Will You Give In Exchange For Your Soul, Orange Blossom Special, True Life Blues, Blue Moon Of Kentucky and I'm Going Back To Old Kentucky. It is a breathtaking survey that presents the definitive chronicle of the ground-breaking recordings of a man who helped change the face of American music. Altogether, this set includes more than 170 recordings, as well as an LP-sized hardcover-book that includes rare photographs, a newly researched biography by Charles Wolfe, and a complete discography by Neil V. Rosenberg. (Amazon)

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CD1

01 Bill Monroe My Long Journey Home 2:29

02 Bill Monroe What Is A Home Without Love 2:58

03 Bill Monroe What Would You Give In Exchange 3:12

04 Bill Monroe Little Red Shoes 2:59

05 Bill Monroe Nine Pound Hammer Is Too Heavy 2:13

06 Bill Monroe On Some Foggy Mountain Top 2:16

07 Bill Monroe Drifting Too Far From The Shore 3:21

08 Bill Monroe In My Dear Old Southern Home 2:27

09 Bill Monroe New River Train 3:38

10 Bill Monroe This World Is Not My Home 2:38

11 Bill Monroe Watermelon Hangin' On That Vine 2:14

12 Bill Monroe On The Banks Of The Ohio 3:28

13 Bill Monroe Do You Call That Religion 2:19

14 Bill Monroe God Holds The Future In His Hands 2:36

15 Bill Monroe You've Got To Walk That Lonesome Valley 2:13

16 Bill Monroe Six Months Ain't Long 3:13

17 Bill Monroe Just A Song Of Old Kentucky 2:20

18 Bill Monroe Don't Forget Me 2:38

19 Bill Monroe I'm Going 2:08

20 Bill Monroe Darling Corey 2:09

21 Bill Monroe My Saviour's Train 2:54

22 Bill Monroe I Am Thinking Tonight Of The Old Folks 2:28

23 Bill Monroe Dreamed I Searched Heaven For You 2:52

24 Bill Monroe The Old Cross Road 2:37

25 Bill Monroe The Forgotten Soldier Boy 2:42

26 Bill Monroe We Read Of A Place That's Called Heaven 2:39

27 Bill Monroe Will The Circle Be Unbroken 2:26

28 Bill Monroe The Saints Go Marching In 2:52

29 Bill Monroe Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms 2:25

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01 Bill Monroe Where Is My Sailor Boy 2:46

02 Bill Monroe I Am Ready To Go 2:44

03 Bill Monroe What Would The Profit Be 2:27

04 Bill Monroe Some Glad Day 2:38

05 Bill Monroe I Have Found The Way 2:19

06 Bill Monroe I Am Going That Way 2:24

07 Bill Monroe Kate Cline 2:17

08 Bill Monroe Roll On, Buddy 2:56

09 Bill Monroe Weeping Willow Tree 3:12

10 Bill Monroe I'll Live On 2:14

11 Bill Monroe Oh, Hide You In The Blood 2:52

12 Bill Monroe What Would You Give In Exchange, Part 2 2:56

13 Bill Monroe On That Gospel Ship 2:40

14 Bill Monroe What Would You Give In Exchange, Part 3 2:54

15 Bill Monroe Let Us Be Lovers Again 2:53

16 Bill Monroe All The Good Times Are Past And Gone 2:42

17 Bill Monroe What Would You Give In Exchange, Part 4 2:51

18 Bill Monroe On My Way To Glory 2:04

19 Bill Monroe My Last Moving Day 2:57

20 Bill Monroe He Will Set Your Fields On Fire 3:00

21 Bill Monroe Sinner, You Better Get Ready 2:34

22 Bill Monroe Have A Feast Here Tonight 2:16

23 Bill Monroe Goodbye, Maggie 3:01

24 Bill Monroe Rollin' On 1:57

25 Bill Monroe The Old Man's Story 2:31

26 Bill Monroe I've Still Got Ninety-Nine 3:09

27 Bill Monroe Little Joe 2:26

28 Bill Monroe A Beautiful Life 2:39

29 Bill Monroe Pearly Gates 2:35

30 Bill Monroe On My Way Back Home 2:01

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01 Bill Monroe When Our Lord Shall Come Again 2:15

02 Bill Monroe Mule Skinner Blues 2:43

03 Bill Monroe No Letter In The Mail 2:40

04 Bill Monroe Cryin' Holy Unto The Lord 2:28

05 Bill Monroe Six White Horses 3:02

06 Bill Monroe Dog House Blues 3:05

07 Bill Monroe I Wonder If You Feel The Way I Do 2:51

08 Bill Monroe Katy Hill  Instrumental 2:39

09 Bill Monroe Tennessee Blues 2:51

10 Bill Monroe Shake My Mother's Hand For Me 3:05

11 Bill Monroe Were You There 2:47

12 Bill Monroe Blue Yodel, No. 7 2:53

13 Bill Monroe The Coupon Song 2:56

14 Bill Monroe Orange Blossom Special 2:32

15 Bill Monroe Honky Tonk Swing  Instrumental 2:31

16 Bill Monroe In The Pines 3:23

17 Bill Monroe Back Up And Push  Instrumental 2:48

18 Bill Monroe Rocky Road Blues 2:36

19 Bill Monroe Kentucky Waltz 2:48

20 Bill Monroe True Life Blues 2:50

21 Bill Monroe Nobody Loves Me 2:47

22 Bill Monroe Goodbye Old Pal 2:43

23 Bill Monroe Footprints In The Snow 2:42

24 Bill Monroe I'll Have A New Life 2:01

25 Bill Monroe Blue Grass Special  Instrumental 2:30

26 Bill Monroe Come Back To Me In My Dreams 3:00

27 Bill Monroe Heavy Traffic Ahead 2:52

28 Bill Monroe Why Did You Wander 2:35

29 Bill Monroe Blue Moon Of Kentucky 1:30

CD4

01 Bill Monroe Blue Moon Of Kentucky 3:04

02 Bill Monroe Toy Heart 2:46

03 Bill Monroe Summertime Is Past And Gone 2:57

04 Bill Monroe Mansions For Me 3:15

05 Bill Monroe Mother's Only Sleeping 3:18

06 Bill Monroe Blue Yodel, No. 4 3:06

07 Bill Monroe Will You Be Loving Another Man 2:54

08 Bill Monroe How Will I Explain About You 2:55

09 Bill Monroe Shining Path 2:28

10 Bill Monroe Wicked Path Of Sin 2:41

11 Bill Monroe I'm Going Back To Old Kentucky 2:59

12 Bill Monroe It's Mighty Dark To Travel 2:54

13 Bill Monroe I Hear A Sweet Voice Calling 3:01

14 Bill Monroe Little Cabin Home On The Hill 3:01

15 Bill Monroe My Rose Of Old Kentucky 2:58

16 Bill Monroe Blue Grass Breakdown  Instrumental 2:18

17 Bill Monroe Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong 2:49

18 Bill Monroe The Old Cross Road 2:43

19 Bill Monroe That Home Above 2:54

20 Bill Monroe Remember The Cross 3:11

21 Bill Monroe Little Community Church 2:47

22 Bill Monroe Along About Daybreak 3:07

23 Bill Monroe When You Are Lonely 2:46

24 Bill Monroe Molly And Tenbrooks 2:45

25 Bill Monroe Shine, Hallelujah, Shine 2:33

26 Bill Monroe I'm Travelin' On And On 2:36

27 Bill Monroe Can't You Hear Me Callin' 3:16

CD5

01 Bill Monroe Travelin' This Lonesome Road 3:12

02 Bill Monroe Blue Grass Stomp 2:56

03 Bill Monroe The Girl In The Blue Velvet Band 3:16

04 Bill Monroe Kentucky Waltz  Take 2 2:43

05 Bill Monroe True Life Blues  Take 4 2:43

06 Bill Monroe True Life Blues  Take 3 2:48

07 Bill Monroe True Life Blues  Take 2 2:50

08 Bill Monroe Nobody Loves Me  Take Bd 1:18

09 Bill Monroe Nobody Loves Me  Take 3 2:52

10 Bill Monroe Nobody Loves Me  Take 1 2:38

11 Bill Monroe Goodbye Old Pal  Take 2 2:27

12 Bill Monroe Footprints In The Snow  Take 2 2:34

13 Bill Monroe Blue Grass Special  Instr. - Take 2 2:25

14 Bill Monroe Blue Grass Special  Take 3 2:26

15 Bill Monroe Heavy Traffic Ahead  Take 2 2:22

16 Bill Monroe Why Did You Wander  Take 2 2:35

17 Bill Monroe Summertime Is Past And Gone  Take Bd1 1:03

18 Bill Monroe Summertime Is Past And Gone  Take Bd2 1:48

19 Bill Monroe Summertime Is Past And Gone  Take 2 2:56

20 Bill Monroe Summertime Is Past And Gone  Take Bd3 1:27

21 Bill Monroe Blue Yodel, No. 4  Take 2 3:28

22 Bill Monroe Will You Be Loving Another Man  Take 2 2:56

23 Bill Monroe How Will I Explain About You  Take 2 3:01

24 Bill Monroe How Will I Explain About You  Take 3 2:59

25 Bill Monroe Wicked Path Of Sin  Take 2 2:58

26 Bill Monroe It's Mighty Dark To Travel  Take 2 2:54

27 Bill Monroe I'm Going Back To Old Kentucky  Take Bd 0:20

28 Bill Monroe I'm Going Back To Old Kentucky  Take 2 2:56

29 Bill Monroe It's Mighty Dark To Travel  Take 3 2:55

30 Bill Monroe Little Cabin Home On The Hill  Take 2 3:10

CD6

01 Bill Monroe My Rose Of Old Kentucky  Take 2 3:04

02 Bill Monroe Blue Grass Breakdown  Instr. Take 2 2:41

03 Bill Monroe Blue Grass Breakdown  Take 3 2:39

04 Bill Monroe Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong  Take 2 3:21

05 Bill Monroe Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong  Take Bd1 0:17

06 Bill Monroe Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong  Take Bd2 1:11

07 Bill Monroe Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong  Take 3 2:58

08 Bill Monroe The Old Cross Road  Take 2 2:44

09 Bill Monroe The Old Cross Road  Take Bd2 1:48

10 Bill Monroe The Old Cross Road  Take Bd3 1:43

11 Bill Monroe The Old Cross Road  Take 3 2:39

12 Bill Monroe The Old Cross Road  Take Bd1 0:57

13 Bill Monroe That Home Above  Take Bd 1:00

14 Bill Monroe Remember The Cross  Take 2 3:05

15 Bill Monroe Along About Daybreak  Take 2 3:10

16 Bill Monroe Little Community Church  Take 2 2:53

17 Bill Monroe Little Community Church  Take Bd 1:59

18 Bill Monroe Along About Daybreak  Take Bd 1:51

19 Bill Monroe Molly And Tenbrooks  Take 2 2:24

20 Bill Monroe Shine, Hallelujah, Shine  Take 2 2:33

21 Bill Monroe I'm Travelin' On And On  Take 2 2:34

22 Bill Monroe Can't You Hear Me Callin'  Take 4 3:23

23 Bill Monroe Can't You Hear Me Callin'  Take 3 3:13

24 Bill Monroe Can't You Hear Me Callin'  Take Bd 0:30

25 Bill Monroe Can't You Hear Me Callin'  Take 2 3:20

26 Bill Monroe Travelin' This Lonesome Road  Take 2 3:24

27 Bill Monroe Blue Grass Stomp  Instr. Take 3 2:27

28 Bill Monroe Blue Grass Stomp  Take Bd 0:43

29 Bill Monroe Blue Grass Stomp  Take 2 (2002) 3:17

30 Bill Monroe The Girl In The Blue Velvet Band  Take 3 3:08

31 Bill Monroe The Girl In The Blue Velvet Band  Take 2 3:13

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