Live at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 2.11.01 [Live]

Live at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 2.11.01 [Live]

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. Orange Blossom Special

3. Ralph Introduces James Alan Shelton

4. Sunny Side of the Mountain

5. Ralph Introduces Jack Cooke

6. Sittin' on Top of the World

7. Ralph Introduces Steve Sparkman

8. Clinch Mountain Backstep

9. Ralph Introduces James Price

10. Jesus Savior, Pilot Me

11. Pretty Girls, City Lights

12. Ralph Introduces James Price

13. Cacklin' Hen

14. Ralph II Introduces His Father

15. Man of Constant Sorrow

16. Daddy's Wildwood Flower

17. Intro to Oh Death

18. Oh Death

19. I'll Wear a White Robe

20. Daybreak in Dixie

See all 23 tracks on this disc

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

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

Tracks:

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

Amazon.com

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

Album Description

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

Customer Reviews:

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

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

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

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

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