I’m a Man of Constant Sorrow

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1I’m a Man of Constant Sorrow
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:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Man of Constant Sorrow (traditional, arranger neutral) (on 1959-09-15)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
publisher:
Southern Music Publishing Co. (publishing company)
2:40
2Mountain Dew
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:
Mountain Dew (on 1959-09-14)
lyricist:
Scott Wiseman and Bascom Lamar Lunsford (in 1920)
composer:
Bascom Lamar Lunsford (in 1920)
arranger:
Lulu Belle (in 1939) and Scott Wiseman (in 1939)
is based on:
Old Mountain Dew (original lyrics, begins "On my first day in court...")
32:45
3Think of What You’ve Done
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1958-10-01)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-10-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-10-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
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:
Think of What You've Done (on 1958-10-01)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
publisher:
Fred Rose Music, Inc. (in 1985)
2:08
4Purple Robe
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Purple Robe (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Odell McLeod (Country artist)
2:40
5Rollin’ on Rubber Wheels
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)
mandolin:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-07-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-07-16)
recording of:
Rollin’ on Rubber Wheels (on 1964-07-16)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:55
6Don’t Cheat in Our Home Town
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:
Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown (on 1963-09-17)
writer:
Ray Pennington and Roy Marcum
publisher:
Fort Knox Music and Trio Music (publisher)
2:34
7She’s More to Be Pitied
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:
She’s More to be Pitied (on 1958-09-30)
lyricist and composer:
Ruby Rakes
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Company
2:17
8The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn
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:
The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn (in 1960-05)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
recording of:
The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn (in 1960-06)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:56
9Pig in a Pen
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:
Pig in a Pen (on 1963-01-29)
live recording of:
Pig in a Pen
2:10
10Thy Burdens Are Greater Than Mine
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:
Thy Burdens Are Greater Than Mine (on 1961-07-20)
lyricist and composer:
Pee Wee King
2:53
11Hand in Hand With Jesus
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-04)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-04)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-04)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-04)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-04)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-04)
recording of:
Hand in Hand With Jesus (on 1962-05-04)
writer:
L D Huffstutler and Johnson Oatman, Jr. (Gospel Lyricist)
3:11
12Mastertone March
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)
2:25
13Another Night
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:
Another Night (on 1959-07-16)
lyricist and composer:
Jack Adkins (mid-20th century country musician, “Hobo”)
3:03
14Pass Me Not
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist:
Fanny Crosby (in 1868)
composer:
William H. Doane (in 1870)
2:39
15Seek Jesus (He Still May Be Found)
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:
Seek Jesus (He Still May Be Found)
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Trio Music Company
2:02
16Pretty Little Miss in the Garden
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
double bass:
Henry Dockery (US bluegrass bassist)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler
recording of:
Pretty Fair Maiden in the Garden
composer:
Bill Monroe (“The Father of Bluegrass”)
2:16
17Heaven Seemed So Near
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1958-09-30)
double bass and baritone vocals:
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:
Heaven Seemed So Near (on 1958-09-30)
writer:
Albert Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) and Ruby Rakes
2:13
18Tragic Romance
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:
Tragic Romance (on 1959-09-14)
writer:
Grandpa Jones, Wiley Morris (American country musician) and Zeke Morris
publisher:
Peer Music (“Peermusic—the global independent”)
3:01
19Keep Them Cold, Icy Fingers Off of Me
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-09-22)
double bass and fiddle:
Chubby Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1961-09-22)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-09-22)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1961-09-22)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-09-22)
2:20
20How Bad I Do Feel
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] and baritone vocals:
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)
2:59
21My Deceitful Heart
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-04)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-04)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-04)
guitar and lead vocals:
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)
recording of:
My Deceitful Heart
writer:
Shorty Long (1950s country/rockabilly artist) and John A. Speca
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Company
2:44
22That Happy Night
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1958-08)
double bass and baritone 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)
2:19
23I Just Came From Your Wedding
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)
2:20
24The Story of the Lawson Family
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 Murder of the Lawson Family (on 1961-01-15)
lyricist and composer:
Walter Smith (Early 20th century folk/blues) (in 1930)
2:32
25I See Through You
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)
2:31
26He’ll Save Your Soul Yet
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:
He’ll Save Your Soul Yet (on 1965-09-08)
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:50
27Pray for the Boys
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:
Pray for the Boys
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:33
28Vision of the Promised Land
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:
Vision of the Promised Land
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:06
29I’m Dying a Sinner’s Death
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 and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-02-07)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-02-07)
recording of:
I’m Dying a Sinner’s Death (on 1961-02-07)
lyricist and composer:
Roy Acuff
2:44
30Stone Walls and Steel Bars
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
double bass:
Henry Dockery (US bluegrass bassist)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler
recording of:
Stone Walls and Steel Bars
writer:
Ray Pennington and Ray Marcum
2:07
31Old Daniel Prayed
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:
Daniel Prayed (on 1959-02-10)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:26
32How Mountain Girls Can Love
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1958-09-30)
double bass and baritone vocals:
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:
How Mountain Girls Can Love (on 1958-09-30)
lyricist and composer:
Ruby Rakes
2:09
33Who Will Sing for Me
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:
Who Will Sing for Me
lyricist and composer:
J.T. Ely (gospel songwriter)
previously attributed to:
Gladys Stacey, Jerry Organ (songwriting pseudonym for Troy Martin), Louise Certain and Carter Stanley
2:08
34Over in Gloryland
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Over in the Gloryland (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:32
35Jordan
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Jordan (Cold Jordan) (on 1959-09-15)
writer:
Fred Rich (Fred Alvin Rich) (in 1954)
2:03
36Memories of Mother
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:
Memories of Mother
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Company
2:51
37Old Country Church
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:
The Old Country Church
lyricist and composer:
James W. Vaughan
publisher:
Unichappell (publisher)
2:13
38Are You Ready
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:
Are You Ready
writer:
Gene Duty (bluegrass composer) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:27
39John Three‐Sixteen
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)
1:57
40Keep a Memory
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1958-10-01)
double bass and baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1958-10-01)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo (on 1958-10-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
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:
Keep a Memory (on 1958-10-01)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:43
41Campin’ in Canaan Land
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:
Camping in Canaan's Land
writer:
E. M. Bartlett (Christian singer, songwriter, music teacher)
2:10
42Sweet Thing
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:
Sweet Thing (on 1959-09-14)
lyricist and composer:
Buddy Starcher
2:45
43Bully of the Town
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:
Bully of the Town (on 1964-07-16)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
3:02
44Standing Room Only (Outside Your Heart)
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
double bass:
Henry Dockery (US bluegrass bassist)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler
recording of:
Standing Room Only Outside Your Heart
lyricist and composer:
Ray Pennington
2:04
45What About You
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:
What About You? (on 1961-01-15)
writer:
Jack Anglin and Johnnie Wright (US country music singer-songwriter)
2:36
46Drunkard’s Dream
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:
Drunkard's Dream (on 1962-05-03)
composer:
Carter Stanley
2:05
47Just Because
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-01-28)
double bass:
Vernon Derrick (on 1963-01-28)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-01-28)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Ralph Mayo (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:
Just Because (on 1963-01-28)
lyricist:
Bob Shelton (1930s-'40s vocalist, guitarist and mandolinist) and Joe Shelton (1930s-'40s vocalist, guitarist and mandolinist)
composer:
Leon Chappelear and Sid Robin (US lyricist & composer)
publisher:
Leeds Music Corp., MCA Music Inc. (US-based music publishers), Southern Music Publishing Company Limited, Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US) and State Street Music Publ. Co. Inc. (on 1936-03-19)
2:16
48A Few More Years
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-02-08)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1961-02-08)
fiddle:
Vernon Derrick (on 1961-02-08)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-02-08)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-02-08)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-02-08)
recording of:
A Few More Years
writer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:56
49Just Dreamin’
banjo and baritone vocals [high baritone 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 tenor vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-16)
2:20
50I’d Worship You
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:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-01-16)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-01-16)
recording of:
I'd Worship You ("...if you'd be true, I'd worship you...") (on 1961-01-16)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:20
51When You and I Were Young, Maggie / Red Wing
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:
Red Wing (on 1963-09-16)
lyricist:
Thurland Chattaway
composer:
Kerry Mills
is based on:
Album für die Jugend, op. 68: X. Fröhlicher Landmann
medley including a instrumental recording of:
When You and I Were Young, Maggie (on 1963-09-16)
lyricist:
George Washington Johnson (Hamilton Canada poet)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
composer:
James A. Butterfield
2:42
52God’s Highway
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:
God's Highway
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
1:45
53My Sinful Past
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-02-08)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1961-02-08)
fiddle and bass vocals:
Vernon Derrick (on 1961-02-08)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-02-08)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-02-08)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-02-08)
recording of:
My Sinful Past
writer:
Carter Stanley
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:14
54God Gave You 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)
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)
2:07
55A Crown He Wore
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:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-04-02)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-04-02)
2:01
56Old and in the Way
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, lead vocals and spoken vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-01-28)
mandolin and baritone vocals:
Curley Lambert (on 1963-01-28)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-01-28)
recording of:
Old and in the Way
writer:
Ralph Mayo and Carter Stanley
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Company
live recording of:
Old and in the Way
writer:
Ralph Mayo and Carter Stanley
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Company
2:17
57Little Willie
banjo and lead 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:
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)
2:40
58(It Was) Late Last Night
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
double bass:
Henry Dockery (US bluegrass bassist)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler
recording of:
Late Last Night When My Willie Came Home
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:04
59Trust Each Other
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:
Trust Each Other (in 1959-03)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music and Trio Music (publisher)
2:31
60Little Birdie
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and lead 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:
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 Birdie (on 1963-01-29)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 5742)
live recording of:
Little Birdie
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 5742)
1:59
61If We Never Meet Again
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1962-05-04)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1962-05-04)
fiddle and baritone vocals:
Ralph Mayo (on 1962-05-04)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1962-05-04)
guitar [lead guitar] and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1962-05-04)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1962-05-04)
recording of:
If We Never Meet Again (on 1962-05-04)
lyricist and composer:
Albert E. Brumley
3:00
62How Far to Little Rock
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
spoken vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
How Far to Little Rock (on 1959-09-15)
writer:
Ruby Rakes
is based on:
The Arkansas Traveler (former Arkansas state song)
2:41
63Shoutin’ on the Hills of Glory
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:
Shouting on the Hills of Glory (on 1964-04-01)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:53
64Paul and Silas
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:
Paul and Silas (on 1962-05-02)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
The Master Book of American Folk Song (number: 1331)
2:20
65Rock of Ages
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:
Rock of Ages (in 1960-05)
publisher:
Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady (in 1775)
additional lyricist:
Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady (in 1763)
lyricist:
Charles Wesley (hymn writer) (in 1745)
additional composer:
Thomas Hastings (in 1830)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
recording of:
Rock of Ages (in 1960-06)
publisher:
Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady (in 1775)
additional lyricist:
Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady (in 1763)
lyricist:
Charles Wesley (hymn writer) (in 1745)
additional composer:
Thomas Hastings (in 1830)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:51
66Jenny Lynn
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:
Jenny Lynn (on 1961-01-15)
composer:
Bill Monroe (“The Father of Bluegrass”)
2:09
67Wings of Angels
banjo and tenor vocals:
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 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:
Wings of Angels (on 1959-02-11)
lyricist and composer:
Ruby Rakes
2:24
68Shout Little Lulie
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:
Shout Little Lulie
composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
1:51
69Train 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)
2:46
70When Jesus Beckons Me Home
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
2:09
71From the Manger to the Cross
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:
From the Manger to the Cross (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
Odell McLeod (Country artist)
2:23
72Soldier’s Grave
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:
Searching for a Soldier’s Grave (on 1965-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Roy Acuff
writer:
Jim Anglin
recording of:
Soldier's Grave
writer:
Frankie Bailes, Johnnie Bailes and Walter Bailes
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:57
73Six Months Ain’t Long
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:
Six Months Ain't Long (on 1963-01-28)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
live recording of:
Six Months Ain't Long
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:47
74The End of the Road
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:
The End of the Road
writer:
Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:16
75I’m Bound to Ride
banjo and lead vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1964-07-17)
double bass:
Vernon "Boatwhistle" McIntyre (on 1964-07-17)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1964-07-17)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Shuffler (on 1964-07-17)
mandolin:
Earl Taylor (bluegrass musician) (on 1964-07-17)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1964-07-17)
recording of:
I'm Bound to Ride (on 1964-07-17)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
1:52
76Christmas Is Near
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1958-08)
double bass and baritone 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:
Christmas Is Near (in 1958-08)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:06
77Lonely Tombs
double bass and bass vocals:
George Shuffler (on 1959-09-15)
guitar [lead guitar] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (on 1959-09-15)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-09-15)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1959-09-15)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-09-15)
recording of:
Oh Those Tombs (on 1959-09-15)
lyricist and composer:
William Golden
2:59
78Lonesome Traveler
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)
2:06
79Finger Poppin’ Time (overdubbed version)
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1960-07-11)
double bass:
Curley Lambert (on 1960-07-11)
drums (drum set):
Gene Redd (Senior; vibraphonist & trumpeter, bandleader and A&R man) (on 1960-07-11)
fiddle:
Vernon Derrick (on 1960-07-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
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)
recording of:
Finger Poppin’ Time (on 1960-07-11)
lyricist and composer:
Hank Ballard
2:16
80You’re Still to 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:
You're Still To Blame (on 1961-01-16)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:23
81Carolina Mountain Home
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:
Carolina Mountain Home (in 1959-03)
writer:
E.L. Scarborough and Len Wright
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Company
2:21
82He’s Passing This Way
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:
He's Passing This Way (on 1964-04-02)
lyricist and composer:
Harkins Frye (US gospel songwriter)
3:00
83The Memory of Your Smile
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1958-09-30)
double bass and baritone vocals:
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:
The Memory of Your Smile (on 1958-09-30)
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
publisher:
Fort Knox Music and Trio Music (publisher)
2:19
84No Burdens Pass Through
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)
2:57
85Highway of Regret
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:
Highway of Regret (on 1959-07-16)
writer:
Don Anthony (bluegrass fiddler) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:04
86Let Me Rest
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)
2:02
87Daybreak in Dixie (overdubbed version)
banjo:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1960-07-11)
double bass:
George Shuffler (on 1960-07-11)
drums (drum set):
Gene Redd (Senior; vibraphonist & trumpeter, bandleader and A&R man) (on 1960-07-11)
fiddle:
Vernon Derrick (on 1960-07-11)
guitar:
Carter Stanley (on 1960-07-11)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Curley Lambert (on 1960-07-11)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Curley Lambert (on 1960-07-11) and George Shuffler (on 1960-07-11)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1960-07-11)
recording of:
Daybreak in Dixie (on 1960-07-11)
composer:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) and Carter Stanley
2:16
88A Few More Seasons
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] and baritone vocals:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1960-01)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1960-01)
recording of:
A Few More Seasons (in 1960-01)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
recording of:
A Few More Seasons (in 1960-02)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
2:49
89When He Reached Down His Hand for Me
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:
When the Savior Reached Down for Me (on 1962-05-02)
lyricist and composer:
G.E. Wright (Gospel songwriter)
2:47
90He Went to Sleep and the Hogs Ate Him
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:
He Went to Sleep and the Hogs Ate Him
writer:
Gene Redd (Senior; vibraphonist & trumpeter, bandleader and A&R man) and Ray Starr
2:42
91There Is a Trap
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:
There Is a Trap
lyricist and composer:
B.J. Lindsey
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
3:06
92Lonesome Night
producer:
Ray Pennington
banjo and baritone vocals [high baritone vocals]:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
double bass:
Henry Dockery (US bluegrass bassist)
fiddle:
Ralph Mayo
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley
guitar [lead guitar] and tenor vocals:
George Shuffler
recording of:
A Lonesome Night
lyricist and composer:
Carter Stanley
2:19
93In Heaven We’ll Never Grow Old
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:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-01)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bill Napier (mandolin, guitar) (in 1960-01)
lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (in 1960-01) and Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (in 1960-01)
recorded at:
Radio Station WNER in Live Oak, Florida, United States (in 1960-01)
2:32
94Where We’ll Never Grow Old
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:
Where We’ll Never Grow Old (on 1962-05-02)
lyricist and composer:
George Jones (US country music vocalist) and James C. Moore
2:37
95Lips That Lie
producer:
Ray Pennington
double bass:
Vernon Derrick (on 1963-01-29)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1963-01-29)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Ralph Mayo (on 1963-01-29)
harmonica:
Billy Lee Holmes (US country harmonica player and singer) (on 1963-01-29)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1963-01-29)
tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1963-01-29)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1963-01-29)
2:46
96Village Church Yard
banjo and tenor vocals:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player) (on 1961-02-08)
double bass:
Chick Stripling (US fiddler, bassist, and comedian) (on 1961-02-08)
fiddle:
Vernon Derrick (on 1961-02-08)
guitar and lead vocals:
Carter Stanley (on 1961-02-08)
mandolin:
Curley Lambert (on 1961-02-08)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1961-02-08)
recording of:
Village Church Yard
writer:
Ralph Stanley (US bluegrass singer and banjo player)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Co and Trio Music Company
2:34
97Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
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:
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem (on 1964-04-01)
lyricist and composer:
R. Fisher Boyce (in 1938)
3:50
98How Can We Thank Him for What He Has Done
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 baritone vocals:
Al Elliott (US bluegrass mandolinist and bassist) (on 1959-02-10)
lead vocals and spoken vocals [recitation]:
Carter Stanley (on 1959-02-10)
recorded at:
King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1959-02-10)
2:30
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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