Rank Strangers to Me

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1Rank Strangers to Me
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
Rank Strangers to Me (in 1960-05)
lyricist and composer:
Traditional
publisher:
Stamps-Baxter Music
recording of:
Rank Strangers to Me (in 1960-06)
lyricist and composer:
Traditional
publisher:
Stamps-Baxter Music
3:10
2I’ll Fly Away
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-02)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-02)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-02)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-02)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-02)
recording of:
I’ll Fly Away (on 1962-05-02)
lyricist and composer:
Albert E. Brumley (in 1929)
writer:
Albert E. Brumley and Matthew D. Washington
publisher:
Skyhill Music
2:23
3Stoney Creek
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-08-13)
double bass:
Henry Dockery (US bluegrass bassist) (on 1963-08-13)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1963-08-13)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-08-13)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1963-08-13)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-08-13)
recording of:
Stoney Creek
composer:
Jesse McReynolds and Jim McReynolds
publisher:
Sure Fire Music Company Inc.
2:03
4Oh Death
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-04-01)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1964-04-01)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-04-01)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1964-04-01)
mandolin:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-04-01)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-04-01) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-04-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-04-01)
recording of:
O Death (on 1964-04-01)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 4933)
2:58
5Clinch Mountain Backstep
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1958-10-01)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-10-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-10-01)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-10-01)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-10-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-10-01)
recording of:
Clinch Mountain Backstep (on 1958-10-01)
composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
previously attributed to:
Rakes
is based on:
Lost John (traditional bluegrass song)
2:19
6That Home Far Away
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-02-11)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-11)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-11)
recording of:
That Home Far Away (on 1959-02-11)
lyricist and composer:
Ruby Rakes
2:09
7Love Me, Darling, Just Tonight
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1958-09-30)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-09-30)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-09-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1958-09-30)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1958-09-30)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-09-30)
recording of:
Love Me, Darling, Just Tonight (on 1958-09-30)
writer:
M. H. Malone (country/bluegrass musician with radio WCYB) and Ruby Rakes
publisher:
Ft. Knox Music
2:16
8Jacob’s Vision
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Jacob’s Vision
writer:
Ruby Rakes
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:16
9Will the Circle Be Unbroken
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-04-01)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1964-04-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-04-01)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1964-04-01)
mandolin:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-04-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-04-01)
recording of:
Can the Circle Be Unbroken (By and By) (on 1964-04-01)
publisher:
Charles M. Alexander, Chicago, Illinois (gospel) (on 1907-04-30)
additional lyricist and additional composer:
A.P. Carter
lyricist:
Ada Ruth Habershon (in 1907)
composer:
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (in 1907)
publisher:
Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic) (on 1935-06-22)
version of:
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
recording of:
Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (on 1964-04-01)
publisher:
Charles M. Alexander, Chicago, Illinois (gospel) (on 1907-04-30)
lyricist:
Ada Ruth Habershon (in 1907)
composer:
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (in 1907)
publisher:
Skyhill Music
2:37
10Weepin’ Willow
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
A.P. Carter
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
publisher:
Peer International Corporation (BMI)
version of:
Bury Me Beneath the Willow (original traditional version)
2:26
11Harbor of Love
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-03)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-03)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-03)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-03)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-03)
recording of:
Harbor of Love (on 1962-05-03)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:43
12Little Maggie
banjo and lead vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
Little Maggie (Ralph Stanley version) (in 1960-06)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
is based on:
Little Maggie (catch-all for arrangements)
2:47
13Mother No Longer Awaits Me at Home
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1960-01)
double bass:
Bill Slaughter (US bluegrass bassist) (in 1960-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-01)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1960-01)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1960-01)
recording of:
Mother No Longer Awaits Me at Home (in 1960-01)
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
recording of:
Mother No Longer Awaits Me at Home (in 1960-02)
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
3:04
14Shenandoah Waltz
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-14)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Shenandoah Waltz (on 1959-09-14)
lyricist:
Clyde Moody
composer:
Chubby Wise
2:20
15Steel Guitar Rag
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-16)
electric bass guitar:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-16)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-16)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-16)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-16)
recording of:
Steel Guitar Rag (instrumental) (on 1961-01-16)
miscellaneous support:
Merle Haggard (US country singer, guitarist, fiddler & songwriter) (in 1971)
composer:
Leon McAuliffe
publisher:
Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher)
2:26
16I’ll Not Be a Stranger
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
I'll Not Be a Stranger (on 1959-09-15)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
3:09
17Choo Choo Comin’
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1959-03)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1959-03)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (in 1959-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1959-03)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1959-03)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1959-03)
recording of:
Choo Choo Coming (in 1959-03)
writer:
Cuddles C. Newsome and William York
2:35
18I Saw the Light
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle and bass vocals:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
I Saw the Light (in 1960-06)
lyricist and composer:
Lewis E. Jones (hymnist) and Hank Williams (country music legend)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Ltd. (UK) (from 1948 to present), Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC) (from 1948 to present) and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1948-11-16)
2:14
19My Lord’s Gonna Set Me Free
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-02-11)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-11)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-11)
recording of:
My Lord's Going to Set Me Free (on 1959-02-11)
lyricist and composer:
Ruby Rakes
2:02
20Are You Afraid to Die
banjo and baritone vocals [high baritone vocals]:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-02-10)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle and tenor vocals:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
Are You Afraid to Die (on 1959-02-10)
writer:
Eddie Hill (Musician, Songwriter, Country Music DJ), Charlie Louvin and Ira Louvin
publisher:
Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC)
2:55
21The White Dove
banjo and baritone vocals [high baritone vocals]:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-02-10)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and tenor vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
White Dove (on 1959-02-10)
lyricist, writer and composer:
Carter Stanley
3:02
22I’ll Take the Blame
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-16)
electric bass guitar:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-16)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-16)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-16)
recording of:
I'll Take The Blame (on 1961-01-16)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:11
23I’m Only Human
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-09-22)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1961-09-22)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-09-22)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1961-09-22)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-09-22)
2:33
24Holiday Pickin’
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1958-08)
double bass:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1958-08)
fiddle:
Ralph "Joe" Meadows (US bluegrass fiddler) (in 1958-08)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (in 1958-08)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Gene Meadows (US bluegrass guitarist) (in 1958-08)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1958-08)
recorded at:
Radio Station WCYB in Bristol, Virginia, United States (in 1958-08)
recording of:
Holiday Pickin' (in 1958-08)
composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:14
25Working on a Building
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-02-07)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1961-02-07)
fiddle and bass vocals:
Vernon Derrick (on 1961-02-07)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-02-07)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-02-07)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-02-07) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-02-07)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-02-07)
recording of:
I’m Working on the Building (Carter version, verses begin "If I was...") (on 1961-02-07)
lyricist and composer:
A.P. Carter
publisher:
APRS (American Performing Rights Society, Inc.(BMI))
version of:
Working on the Building
2:30
26Snow Deer
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-09-17)
double bass and guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1963-09-17)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-09-17)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-09-17)
2:30
27Mother Left Me Her Bible
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
2:25
28Chickie’s Old Gray Mule
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-04)
double bass and lead vocals:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-04)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-04)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-04)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-04)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-04)
2:08
29My Handsome Molly
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-16)
electric bass guitar:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-16)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-16)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-16)
recording of:
Handsome Molly (on 1961-01-16)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 454)
2:14
30Four Books in the Bible
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Four Books in the Bible (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Odell McLeod (Country artist)
2:17
31Red River Valley / Ground Hog
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-09-16)
double bass and guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1963-09-16)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-09-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-09-16)
medley including a instrumental recording of:
Ground Hog (on 1963-09-16)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
medley including a instrumental recording of:
Red River Valley (on 1963-09-16)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 756)
2:36
32Train 45
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-08-13)
double bass:
Henry Dockery (US bluegrass bassist) (on 1963-08-13)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1963-08-13)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-08-13)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1963-08-13)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-08-13)
recording of:
Train 45 (on 1963-08-13)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:43
33Lover’s Quarrel
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-15)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-15)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-15)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-15)
recording of:
Let Us Be Lovers Again (on 1961-01-15)
lyricist and composer:
A.P. Carter
publisher:
Peer International (BMI)
2:42
34Mother’s Footsteps Guide Me On
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-02-10)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
2:01
35The Angel of Death
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-02-11)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-11)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-11)
3:12
36The Window Up Above
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-15)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-15)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-15)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-15)
recording of:
Window Up Above (on 1961-01-15)
lyricist and composer:
George Jones (US country music vocalist)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc., Glad Music Publishing and Recording LP, Pappy Daily Music and Trio Music Company
2:30
37Our Darlin’s Gone
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-07-16)
double bass:
Vernon "Boatwhistle" McIntyre (on 1964-07-16)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1964-07-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-07-16)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1964-07-16)
harmonica:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-07-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-07-16)
recording of:
Our Darling's Gone (on 1964-07-16)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:28
38Jesus Savior, Pilot Me
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-04-01)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1964-04-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-04-01)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1964-04-01)
mandolin:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-04-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-04-01)
recording of:
Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me (on 1964-04-01)
lyricist:
Edward Hopper (lyricist of "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me") (in 1871)
composer:
John Edgar Gould (in 1871)
2:44
39Come All Ye Tenderhearted
recorded in:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1960-07-11)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1960-07-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1960-07-11)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1960-07-11)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1960-07-11)
3:24
40Somebody Touched Me
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-02-07)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1961-02-07)
fiddle and bass vocals:
Vernon Derrick (on 1961-02-07)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-02-07)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-02-07)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-02-07)
recording of:
Somebody Touched Me (on 1961-02-07)
lyricist and composer:
John Reedy (bluegrass/gospel musician and songwriter) (in 1939)
2:16
41I’ll Meet You in Church Sunday Morning
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-02-10)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
I’ll Meet You in Church Sunday Morning (on 1959-02-10)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Monroe (“The Father of Bluegrass”)
3:06
42I Feel Like Going Home
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1965-09-08)
double bass, guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1965-09-08)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1965-09-08)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1965-09-08)
recording of:
I Feel Like Going Home
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:36
43Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-02)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-02)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-02)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-02)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-02)
recording of:
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (on 1962-05-02)
lyricist:
Elisha A. Hoffman (19th century hymn/gospel writer) and Anthony Johnson Showalter
composer:
Anthony Johnson Showalter
2:54
44I’m Ready to Go
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
I’m Ready to Go (in 1960-06)
writer:
William York
2:13
45Let the Church Roll On
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
Let the Church Roll On (in 1960-05)
writer:
A.P. Carter
recording of:
Let the Church Roll On (in 1960-06)
writer:
A.P. Carter
2:11
46I Just Dropped By
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-04-01)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1964-04-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-04-01)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1964-04-01)
mandolin:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-04-01)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-04-01)
recording of:
I Just Dropped By (on 1964-04-01)
lyricist and composer:
John Reedy (bluegrass/gospel musician and songwriter)
2:16
47Sunny Side of the Mountain
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-14)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Sunny Side of the Mountain (on 1959-09-14)
composer:
Bob Gregory and Harry C. McAuliffe
2:32
48Beneath the Maple
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1959-03)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1959-03)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (in 1959-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1959-03)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1959-03)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1959-03)
recording of:
Maple on the Hill (in 1959-03)
lyricist and composer:
Gussie Davis (19th century songwriter) (in 1880)
2:46
49He Said If I Be Lifted Up
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-02-10)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
He Said If I Be Lifted Up (on 1959-02-10)
writer:
Charles H. Pace and Virgil O. Stamps
2:29
50Back Up and Push
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-07-16)
double bass:
Vernon "Boatwhistle" McIntyre (on 1964-07-16)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1964-07-16)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-07-16)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1964-07-16)
mandolin:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-07-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-07-16)
recording of:
Back Up and Push (on 1964-07-16)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:12
51Take Me Home
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1965-09-08)
double bass, guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1965-09-08)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1965-09-08)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1965-09-08) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1965-09-08)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1965-09-08)
recording of:
Take Me Home
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:28
52Suwannee River Hoedown
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-02-11)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-11)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-11)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-11)
mandolin:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-11)
recording of:
Suwannee River Hoedown
composer:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (in 1958) and Carter Stanley (in 1958)
previously attributed to:
Ruby Rakes
2:36
53Mother’s Only Sleeping
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-02-07)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1961-02-07)
fiddle:
Vernon Derrick (on 1961-02-07)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-02-07)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-02-07)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-02-07)
recording of:
Mother's Only Sleeping (on 1961-02-07)
lyricist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
writer:
Bill Monroe (“The Father of Bluegrass”)
publisher:
Bill Monroe Music
2:46
54Still Trying to Get to Little Rock
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-09-22)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1961-09-22)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-09-22)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1961-09-22)
spoken vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-09-22) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-09-22)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-09-22)
recording of:
Still Trying to Get to Little Rock
writer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:40
55Don’t Go Out Tonight
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
2:33
56Fast Express
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-07-20)
double bass and guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1961-07-20)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1961-07-20)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-07-20)
mandolin:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1961-07-20)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-07-20)
recording of:
Fast Express (on 1961-07-20)
lyricist and composer:
Alton Delmore
2:55
57Drinking From the Fountain
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-02)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-02)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-02)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-02)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-02)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-02) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-02)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-02)
recording of:
Drinking From the Fountain
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:43
58Let Me Walk, Lord, by Your Side
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-03)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-03)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-03)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-03)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-03)
recording of:
Let Me Walk, Lord, by Your Side (on 1962-05-03)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
3:27
59Big Booger
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-09-16)
double bass and guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1963-09-16)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-09-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-09-16)
2:49
60Hey, Hey, Hey
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-15)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-15)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-15)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-15)
recording of:
Hey! Hey! Hey! (on 1961-01-15)
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:04
61Let Me Love You One More Time
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1960-07-11)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1960-07-11)
fiddle:
Vernon Derrick (on 1960-07-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1960-07-11)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1960-07-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1960-07-11)
recording of:
Let Me Love You One More Time
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:07
62Rang Tang
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-09-16)
double bass and guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1963-09-16)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-09-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-09-16)
2:37
63Little Bessie
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-02-07)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1961-02-07)
fiddle:
Vernon Derrick (on 1961-02-07)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-02-07)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-02-07)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-02-07)
recording of:
Little Bessie (on 1961-02-07)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
4:02
64My Main Trial Is Yet to Come
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
My Main Trial Is Yet to Come (on 1959-09-15)
writer:
J.L. Frank and Pee Wee King
3:06
65Next Sunday, Darling, Is My Birthday
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-14)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Next Sunday Darling Is My Birthday (on 1959-09-14)
writer:
Syd Nathan and Arthur Q. Smith (songwriter)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:13
66We Shall Rise
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-03)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-03)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-03)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-03)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-03)
recording of:
Hallelujah, We Shall Rise (on 1962-05-03)
lyricist and composer:
J.E. Thomas (US gospel songwriter and publisher)
2:33
67Little Joe
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-16)
electric bass guitar:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-16)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-16)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-16)
recording of:
Little Joe (Bill Monroe version) (on 1961-01-16)
composer:
Bill Monroe (“The Father of Bluegrass”)
publisher:
Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)
version of:
Little Joe
2:33
68The Drunken Driver
banjo and lead vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-16)
electric bass guitar:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-16)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-16)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-16)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-16)
2:48
69Hills of Roan County
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-01-29)
double bass:
Vernon Derrick (on 1963-01-29)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1963-01-29)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-01-29)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1963-01-29)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-01-29)
recording of:
The Hills of Roane County (on 1963-01-29)
lyricist:
Willis Maberry (author of Roane County Prisoner)
composer:
Joe Ahr (“The Father of Bluegrass”)
is based on:
Roane County Prisoner
live cover recording of:
The Hills of Roane County
lyricist:
Willis Maberry (author of Roane County Prisoner)
composer:
Joe Ahr (“The Father of Bluegrass”)
is based on:
Roane County Prisoner
4:35
70Sourwood Mountain
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-09-16)
double bass and guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1963-09-16)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-09-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-09-16)
instrumental recording of:
Sourwood Mountain (on 1963-09-16)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 754)
2:08
71Big Tilda
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-15)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-15)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-15)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-15)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-15)
recording of:
Big Tilda (on 1961-01-15)
composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:01
72Never Again
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-09-17)
double bass and guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1963-09-17)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-09-17)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-09-17)
recording of:
Never Again ("never again, never no more...") (on 1963-09-17)
lyricist and composer:
Benny Williams (US bluegrass fiddler/multi-instrumentalist)
2:17
73This Wicked Path of Sin
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-02-10)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-02-10)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-02-10)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
recording of:
Wicked Path of Sin (on 1959-02-10)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Monroe (“The Father of Bluegrass”)
2:43
74Building on That Rock
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-04-02)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1964-04-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-04-02)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1964-04-02)
mandolin:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-04-02)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-04-02)
recording of:
Are You Building on the Rock (on 1964-04-02)
lyricist and composer:
Barney Elliott Warren (Hymn Writer)
2:18
75I Don’t Want Your Rambling Letters
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-01-28)
double bass:
Vernon Derrick (on 1963-01-28)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1963-01-28)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-01-28)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1963-01-28)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-01-28)
recording of:
I Don't Want Your Rambling Letters
writer:
Nath, Reed (senior; vibraphonist & trumpeter, bandleader and A&R man) and Starr
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:29
76Five String Drag
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-09-17)
double bass and guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1963-09-17)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-09-17)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-09-17)
1:52
77Heaven’s Light Is Shining on Me
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-03)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-03)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-03)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-03)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-03)
recording of:
Heaven's Light is Shining (on 1962-05-03)
writer:
William York
2:28
78String, Eraser and Blotter
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-09-22)
double bass, fiddle and baritone vocals:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1961-09-22)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-09-22)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1961-09-22)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-09-22)
2:17
79Darling Nellie Gray
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-01-29)
double bass:
Vernon Derrick (on 1963-01-29)
fiddle and guitar [lead guitar]:
Ralph Mayo (on 1963-01-29)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-01-29)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1963-01-29)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-01-29)
recording of:
Darling Nellie Gray (on 1963-01-29)
composer:
Benjamin R. Hanby
2:44
80I’ll Just Go Away
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-16)
electric bass guitar:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-16)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-16)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-16)
recording of:
I'll Just Go Away (on 1961-01-16)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:13
81My Brother’s Bride
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-01-28)
double bass:
Vernon Derrick (on 1963-01-28)
fiddle and guitar [lead guitar]:
Ralph Mayo (on 1963-01-28)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-01-28)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1963-01-28)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-01-28)
2:03
82Gonna Paint the Town
banjo and baritone vocals [high baritone vocals]:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1958-08)
double bass and tenor vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (in 1958-08)
fiddle:
Ralph "Joe" Meadows (US bluegrass fiddler) (in 1958-08)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1958-08)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Gene Meadows (US bluegrass guitarist) (in 1958-08)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1958-08)
recorded at:
Radio Station WCYB in Bristol, Virginia, United States (in 1958-08)
recording of:
Gonna Paint the Town (in 1958-08)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:22
83Careless Love
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-07-16)
double bass:
Vernon "Boatwhistle" McIntyre (on 1964-07-16)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1964-07-16)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-07-16)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1964-07-16)
mandolin:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-07-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-07-16)
instrumental recording of:
Careless Love (on 1964-07-16)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:02
84Where We’ll Never Die
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1960-01)
double bass:
Bill Slaughter (US bluegrass bassist) (in 1960-01)
fiddle and bass vocals:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-01)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1960-01)
baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-01) and Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1960-01)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1960-01)
recording of:
Where We'll Never Die (in 1960-01)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
recording of:
Where We'll Never Die (in 1960-02)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:26
85(Dear Girl) Can You Forgive
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-03)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-03)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-03)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-03)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-03)
recording of:
Can You Forgive (on 1962-05-03)
lyricist and composer:
Roy Hall (30s US bluegrass guitarist)
3:02
86How Beautiful Heaven Must Be
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-04-02)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1964-04-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-04-02)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1964-04-02)
harmonica and mandolin:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-04-02)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-04-02)
recording of:
How Beautiful Heaven Must Be (on 1964-04-02)
writer:
A.S. Bridgewater (US gospel songwriter) and A.P. Bland (US gospel songwriter)
2:33
87A Little at a Time
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-07-16)
double bass:
Johnnie Bonds (US bluegrass bassist) (on 1959-07-16)
fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1959-07-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-07-16)
mandolin:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-07-16)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (on 1959-07-16)
recording of:
A Little at a Time (on 1959-07-16)
writer:
M.H. Malone (country/bluegrass musician with radio WCYB) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:28
88No Letter Today
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-01-28)
double bass:
Vernon Derrick (on 1963-01-28)
fiddle and guitar [lead guitar]:
Ralph Mayo (on 1963-01-28)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-01-28)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1963-01-28)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-01-28)
recording of:
No Letter in the Mail (on 1963-01-28)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Carlisle
publisher:
EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated)
2:45
89Are You Tired of Me, Darling
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1960-07-11)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1960-07-11)
fiddle:
Vernon Derrick (on 1960-07-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1960-07-11)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1960-07-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1960-07-11)
recording of:
Are You Tired of Me Darling (on 1960-07-11)
writer:
G.P. Cook and Ralph Roland
2:16
90Shackles and Chains
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Shackles and Chains (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmie Davis (American politician, singer and songwriter)
2:29
91The Wild Side of Life
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-01-15)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1961-01-15)
fiddle:
Art Stamper (on 1961-01-15)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-01-15)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-15)
recording of:
The Wild Side of Life (on 1961-01-15)
lyricist and composer:
Arlie Carter and William Warren
publisher:
Commodore Music Corp., EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI United Partnership Ltd., Leeds Music Ltd., Unart Music Corp. and Leeds Music (in 1976)
2:15
92Little Darling Pal of Mine
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-01-29)
double bass:
Vernon Derrick (on 1963-01-29)
fiddle and guitar [lead guitar]:
Ralph Mayo (on 1963-01-29)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-01-29)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1963-01-29)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-01-29)
recording of:
Little Darling Pal of Mine (on 1963-01-29)
writer:
A.P. Carter
live recording of:
Little Darling Pal of Mine
writer:
A.P. Carter
2:52
93What a Friend We Have in Jesus
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1960-06)
double bass:
Audie Webster (US bluegrass musician) (in 1960-06)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (in 1960-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-06)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (in 1960-06)
recorded at:
Magnum Studio in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (in 1960-06)
recording of:
What a Friend We Have in Jesus (in 1960-06)
lyricist:
Joseph Medlicott Scriven (in 1855)
composer:
Charles Crozat Converse (in 1868)
3:35
94How You’ve Tortured My Mind
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-07-17)
double bass:
Vernon "Boatwhistle" McIntyre (on 1964-07-17)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-07-17)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1964-07-17)
harmonica:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-07-17)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-07-17)
recording of:
How You’ve Tortured My Mind (on 1964-07-17)
writer:
Carter Stanley and Peggy Stanley
publisher:
Fort Knox Music and Trio Music (publisher)
2:21
95Prayer of a Truck Driver’s Son
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1965-09-20)
double bass, guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1965-09-20)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1965-09-20)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1965-09-20)
recording of:
Prayer of a Truck Driver's Son
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
3:11
96Sweeter Than the Flowers
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-14)
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-14)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-14)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-14)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-14)
recording of:
Sweeter Than the Flowers (on 1959-09-14)
writer:
Morry Burns, Lois Mann and Ervin Rouse
3:22
97It’s Alright If That’s the Way You Feel
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-03)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-03)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-03)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-03)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-03)
recording of:
If That's the Way You Feel (on 1962-05-03)
writer:
Peggy Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:22
98Mother Call My Name in Prayer
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-02-07)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1961-02-07)
fiddle and bass vocals:
Vernon Derrick (on 1961-02-07)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-02-07)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-02-07)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-02-07)
2:44
99I Just Stood There
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-09-17)
double bass and guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1963-09-17)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-09-17)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-09-17)
2:17
100Wildwood Flower
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1960-07-11)
double bass:
Curley Lambert (on 1960-07-11)
fiddle:
Vernon Derrick (on 1960-07-11)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1960-07-11)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1960-07-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1960-07-11)
instrumental recording of:
Wildwood Flower (Carter family version) (on 1960-07-11)
lyricist and composer:
A.P. Carter
publisher:
APRS (American Performing Rights Society, Inc.(BMI)) and Peer International Corporation (BMI)
version of:
I'll Twine 'mid the Ringlets (parlour song, source for Wildwood Flower)
2:23
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