Clinch Mountain Guitar

Track Listings

1. Red Wing

2. Twilight Swamp

3. John Henry

4. Uncloudy Day

5. Cluck Old Hen

6. Wildwood Flower

7. Little Rosewood Casket

8. Sourwood Mountain

9. Weeping Willow

10. Coosy

11. Old Gospel Ship

12. Worried Man Blues

13. Old Time Pickin'

Tracks:

Intro
Orange Blossom Special
Ralph Introduces James Alan Shelton
Sunny Side of the Mountain
Ralph Introduces Jack Cooke
Sittin' on Top of the World
Ralph Introduces Steve Sparkman
Clinch Mountain Backstep
Ralph Introduces James Price
Jesus Savior, Pilot Me
Pretty Girls, City Lights
Ralph Introduces James Price
Cacklin' Hen
Ralph II Introduces His Father
Man of Constant Sorrow
Daddy's Wildwood Flower
Intro to Oh Death
Oh Death
I'll Wear a White Robe
Daybreak in Dixie
Will You Miss Me
Rocky Island
Rank Strangers to Me

Amazon.com

Now that the world knows Ralph Stanley thanks to the ubiquitous O Brother soundtrack, it's time we got to know his band. When they're on, as on this February 2001 evening in Santa Monica, the Clinch Mountain Boys can fill a room like a bluegrass orchestra--two banjos, two guitars, fiddle, bass, and three- and four-part gospel harmonies--and trade leads like old friends telling stories. Some Stanley hits are here, but so are more rarely performed gems like "Daddy's Wildwood Flower" and the sprint-from-the-gate instrumental "Daybreak in Dixie." Even Ralph II, a sometimes nasal singer, effortlessly nails the lead on "Rank Strangers." And while Dr. Ralph steals the show with the blazing clawhammer of "Rocky Island" and a spike-up-the-spine version of "Oh Death," it's his road-wizened band that brings these songs to life. --Roy Kasten

Album Description

This live album from Grammy Award winner Ralph Stanley features live versions of Stanley's hit songs from O Brother Where Art Thou? USA Today says, "If you want to know how a 75-year-old beat out Tim McGraw, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson for a Grammy, your answer is right here."

Customer Reviews:

Like Being Live With the Doc..........2002-06-12

I'm a young lad and although most of my peers had never heard of Ralph Stanley until "Oh Brother" made its debut I've been a devotee of bluegrass and old school country from way back. If you're into today's psuedo-country, flat-bellied, line-dancing, disco, top-40 junk you'll definately want to shy away from this record. On the other hand, if you're into true music performed and sung by real musicians then this is right up your alley. In February of 2002 I had the rare opportunity to hear the good Doc and his band play live in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Listening to this CD is almost like being back at that concert. The play list is largely similar (the recording was made within a month or so of the performance I heard) and features some great vocals, original songsmithing, and dandy clawhammer banjo picking. Having seen Dr. Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys in person I can visualize each performer as the good Doc introduces them on the album- from the wizened old boy that plays the upright bass ("the ex-mayor of Norton, Virginia") to the giant of a man that saws the fiddle ("He TOOK first prize"). As a fan of live albums, this one ranks among my favorites. The audience is small enough that the applause doesn't overpower the music and the clarity and quality of the recording is great. If you're new to Dr. Stanley or a follower from way back this is a great album to get and one that I would highly recommend.

The best of ol' time country music.......2002-03-30

This is a wonderful, upbeat album with the "feel" of a live performance by this outstanding group pf musicians. My favorite tracks are Orange Blossom Special (the best performance I've ever heard) and I'll Wear a White Robe, as beautiful a song as Angel Band. There is some down home humor between the songs. In short, this is the best album I've heard in a long, long time.

Average customer rating:

Good and Different
Great old time Guitar CD!
Great old time Guitar CD!

Clinch Mountain Guitar
James Alan Shelton
Manufacturer: Freeland Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000GC0R
Release Date: 1998-11-17

Tracks:

Red Wing
Twilight Swamp
John Henry
Uncloudy Day
Cluck Old Hen
Wildwood Flower
Little Rosewood Casket
Sourwood Mountain
Weeping Willow
Coosy
Old Gospel Ship
Worried Man Blues
Old Time Pickin'

Customer Reviews:

Good and Different.......2003-12-01

This is a good cd. Being a guitar player myself, these tracks stand out from the usual lot of "speed-pickers" these days. This cd just proves the old saying is true, You don't have to be better, just be different. Be Yourself. And James Alan Shelton has done a good job at it. I have met James and he is a kind and gracious man (more than i can say for his boss!). Oh, and to the other reviewer who made light of James's songwriting skills on Twilight Swamp, James did not write that song. I perform Twilight Swamp quite frequently and it has been out years and years before James put out this version. I spoke with James about this particular song. Bill Napier, the greatest mandolin player of all time, wrote the song and done an excellent job at it. In addition to being THE GREATEST mandolin player, he was also a terrific banjo player, a fantastic bass singer and an EXTRAORDINARY guitar player. Rest In Peace Bill Napier, lets hope you get the credit you REALLY deserve.

Great old time Guitar CD!.......2002-07-23

This is one of James Alan Shelton's many solo CD's he's released in recent years, this was his first instrumental CD, and one of the best. It has some great old traditional tunes, including an old Carter Family tune, Old Gospel Ship. And James also shows his songwriting talents with Twilight Swamp. And another highlight of this CD is a special guest visit from Dr. Ralph Stanley himself on Old Time Pickin', a great old time clawhammer banjo style song. If you like tradional bluegrass instrumentals, and great crosspicking, this is the CD for you!

Great old time Guitar CD!.......2002-07-23

Music Review:

Music Review

Music Review

1. Red Wing
2. Twilight Swamp
3. John Henry
4. Uncloudy Day
5. Cluck Old Hen
6. Wildwood Flower
7. Little Rosewood Casket
8. Sourwood Mountain
9. Weeping Willow
10. Coosy
11. Old Gospel Ship
12. Worried Man Blues
13. Old Time Pickin'