Del McCoury - High Lonesome And Blue

Artist:

McCoury, Del

See Also:

Acuff, Roy Macon, Uncle Dave Bluegrass Mandolin Ensemble Various Artists - True Life Blues: The Songs Of Bill Monroe

Description:

Personnel includes: Del McCoury (vocals, guitar); Ronnie McCoury, David McLaughlin (vocals, mandolin); Eddie Stubbs (vocals, fiddle); Jerry McCoury (voals, bass); Richard Underwood, Rob McCoury (banjo); Jerry Douglas (dobro); Jon Glik, Warren Blair, Tad Marks, Jason Carter (fiddle); Mike Bub, Mike Brantley (bass, background vocals).
Includes liner notes by Jon Weisberger.
Though bluegrass singer/guitarist Del McCoury had been recording since the 1960s, it was the series of albums he made for Rounder Records in the `90s that cemented his reputation and gained him a wider audience. Subsequently, he crossed over into backing up Steve Earle, recording Richard Thompson songs, and otherwise mixing with the pop world. The period covered by HIGH LONESOME AND BLUE, though, finds McCoury and his stalwart band delivering hardcore bluegrass with a conviction and soulfulness that`s nearly visceral. Never shying away from the darker side of life, McCoury sings often of despair and stark realities while contrasting these bleak subjects with sparkling, up-tempo bluegrass runs that achieve a perfect artistic contrast. And even among tunes by such country legends as Bill Monroe and George Jones, McCoury`s own songs stand tall, delivered in the unmistakable voice that gives this worthy collection of his Rounder years its title.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Road Of Love
2. Lonesome Wind
3. I Feel The Blues Moving In
4. You`ll Find Her Name Written There
5. High On A Mountain
6. I`ll Pretend It`s Raining
7. Don`t Our Love Look Natural
8. Cheek To Cheek With The Blues
9. Old Memories Mean Nothing To Me
10. If You`ve Got The Money Honey
11. Queen Anne`s Lace
12. If You Need A Fool
13. Bluest Man In Town, The
14. Cold Hard Facts, The
15. Blackjack County Chains
16. Don`t Stop The Music

Album Information

Release Date:

04/20/2004

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Country

Subgenre:

Bluegrass

Label:

Rounder Records

Producer:

Ken Irwin (Compilation)

Catalog Number:

611 613

Original Release Year:

2004

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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