Doyle Lawson - A School Of Bluegrass

Artist:

Lawson, Doyle

UPC:

645259054727

See Also:

Bluegrass Album Band (The) Cash, Rosanne Lonesome River Band (The) O`Brien, Tim

Description:

Personnel: Doyle Lawson (mandolin); Jimmy Haley, Shawn Lane , Russell Moore, Steve Gulley, Barry Scott (guitar); Jim Mills, Scott Vestal, Terry Baucom, Barry Abernathy, Brad Campbell (banjo); J. W. Stockman, Doug Bartlett, Mike Hartgrove, Hunter Berry, Jim VanCleve (fiddle).
Liner Note Authors: Doyle Lawson; Mickey Gamble.
Photographer: Will McIntyre.
Arranger: Doyle Lawson.
In the pop music world, it`s not at all unusual for a very popular or highly influential band to release a collection of outtakes, rehearsal tapes, previously unreleased live tracks and other odds and ends. In the bluegrass world, it`s almost unheard of. But Doyle Lawson is a figure of such stature, and his band Quicksilver has been (in its various configurations) such a constant and powerful presence on the bluegrass scene, that this two-disc, 50-track collection of rehearsals, live tracks and other curiosities will probably be welcomed by the bluegrass marketplace without a second thought. And so it should be: Lawson`s rejects are better than most bands` final versions, and it`s surprising how clean and polished most of the rough rehearsal recordings collected here are. Inevitably there are some clunkers, and there are a few live instrumental snippets that are really too brief to be worth including. But some of this stuff is simply spectacular: a lovely rendition of the Canadian fiddle tune "Northern Lights," thrilling settings of gospel classics like "Ezekiel Saw the Wheel" and "Jezebel" -- even some of the throwaway novelty numbers like "Polka on the Banjo" and "Tennessee Banjo Man" pack a surprising amount of wallop. This set isn`t the place to start if you`re just getting acquainted with Lawson`s deep and impressive catalog, but it`s a must for established fans. ~ Rick Anderson

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Mississippi Queen
2. Come on Over
3. Just a Little Talk With Jesus
4. Prince of My Peace, The
5. Little Community Church, The
6. Train `45
7. On the Sea of Life
8. Carolina in the Pines
9. Jezebel
10. You`ll Never Be the Same
11. I`ll Take the Blame
12. Sally Goodin`
13. Every Time I Feel the Spirit
14. Leather Britches
15. Come Back to Me in My Dreams
16. My Walking Shoes
17. Til the End
18. Stormy Waters
19. Up on the Blue Ridge
20. I Know the Way to You by Heart
21. Ezekiel Saw the Wheel
22. Northern Lights, The
23. Polka on the Banjo
24. If You See My Saviour
25. Little Black Moustache

DISC 2:

1. Florida Blues
2. Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong
3. Move to the Top of the Mountain
4. North Carolina Breakdown
5. Little Mountain Church House
6. Tenessee Banjo Man
7. Mighty Number, The
8. Careless Love
9. Lay Your Burdens at His Feet
10. Big Country
11. Your Crazy Heart
12. Write Me Sweetheart
13. Rock of Ages Keep My Soul
14. Heartbreak Insurance
15. Praise His Name
16. Prayer Is a Wonderful Gift From God
17. Far Above the Starry Sky
18. I Feel Happy in My Soul Today
19. Peace in My Savior`s Love
20. Amber Tresses
21. Twinkle Little Star
22. Go Rest High
23. Julie Ann Come on Home
24. Dailey`s Reel
25. Girl From West Virginia, The

Album Information

Release Date:

03/30/2004

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Country

Subgenre:

Bluegrass

Label:

Crossroads (Music Box Recordings)

Catalog Number:

547

Original Release Year:

2004

# of Discs:

2

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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