Dust on the Bible

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When the "Queen of Country Music" emerged with this gorgeous gospel album in 1959, her ticket was already written. "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels," her breakthrough 1952 single, remains one of the most significant recordings in country-music history. Wells followed that No. 1 smash with a string of top 10 hits throughout the 1950s, and Decca rewarded her with a lifetime contract in 1959. Why this Wells gem was reissued by MCA (at a super-budget price, no less) while the rest of her catalog languishes is anyone's guess, but who's complaining? Wells's austere and poised delivery is a godsend when compared to the pretentious, overwrought singing that too often dominates modern gospel music. The pure-as-snow arrangements range from fiddle-and-steel to organ-and-chorus, but attention is always focused on Wells's pristine voice. --Marc Greilsamer

Tracks:

Dust On The Bible
How Far Is Heaven
Matthew 24
In The Sweet By And By
Amazing Grace
Gathering Flowers For The Master's Bouquet
Church In The Wildwood
Rank Strangers
He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
I'm Gonna Move

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REPENT! (and listen)
Gut-wrenching Country and Bluegrass Gospel
One of the quintessential country and gospel albums ever
Pure Gosel, Pure Country, by a pure singing voice.

Dust on the Bible
Kitty Wells
Manufacturer: Mca Special Products
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Sings Her Gospel Hits: Dust on the Bible
Country Music Hall of Fame Series
Vintage

ASIN: B000002QJE
Release Date: 1995-01-01

Tracks:

Dust On The Bible
I Dreamed I Searched Heaven For You
Lonesome Valley
My Loved Ones Are Waiting For Me
I Heard My Saviour Call
The Great Speckled Bird
He Will Set Your Fields On Fire
We Buried Her Beneath The Willows
(I've Got My) One-Way Ticket To The Sky
I Need The Prayers
(Just Compare Today With) Matthew Twenty-Four
Lord I'm Coming Home

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When the "Queen of Country Music" emerged with this gorgeous gospel album in 1959, her ticket was already written. "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels," her breakthrough 1952 single, remains one of the most significant recordings in country-music history. Wells followed that No. 1 smash with a string of top 10 hits throughout the 1950s, and Decca rewarded her with a lifetime contract in 1959. Why this Wells gem was reissued by MCA (at a super-budget price, no less) while the rest of her catalog languishes is anyone's guess, but who's complaining? Wells's austere and poised delivery is a godsend when compared to the pretentious, overwrought singing that too often dominates modern gospel music. The pure-as-snow arrangements range from fiddle-and-steel to organ-and-chorus, but attention is always focused on Wells's pristine voice. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

REPENT! (and listen).......2004-12-19

The more I listen to Kitty, the more I'm convinced that she really is the "Queen of Country". Each track here is beautiful music, not just the well-known title track. This reviewer favored "I Dreamed I Searched Heaven for You" and the oft-recorded "Lonesome Valley" which the Kingston Trio converted to "The Reverend Mister Black". Other listeners will have their own choices. What truly struck me is that Kitty must truely believe in what she recorded here. I can visualize other country folks doing a few Gospel tracks and then tearing up the town. Kitty probably went home to her husband and kids. It's a shame that this collection is out of print. Let's be grateful that amazon has provided a marketplace for used CDs to circulate. Let's hope that either MCA or Decca, with whom Kitty has a lifetime contract, reissues "Dust on the Bible" soon.

Gut-wrenching Country and Bluegrass Gospel.......2000-09-05

Two years ago, I purchased this as a casette from a truck stop on a drive from Denver, Colorado to Paducah, Kentucky. I played it in the jeep so much that I wore it out and have been unable to find a new copy, so get the CD version. I love blue grass gospel and this is great to sing with or to on the way to choir practice or anywhere. My best friend and I listened to the cut, "We buried Her Beneath The Willows" together and ended up in tears of collected grief for our beloved mothers and a sister taken by breast cancer. Singing and crying has helped me through a lot of life's losses. Every song is a classic. A must-have for bluegrass gospel fans.

One of the quintessential country and gospel albums ever.......2000-02-16

This collection of classic country gospel music is full of the classic sounds that made Kitty famous and inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame yet none of these tracks went into the Top 40: the voice, the instrumentation and the Nashville Sound production. The CD is priced right and is a must have for fans of pure country and pure gospel music, even if you are only looking for the title track. Another thing that makes it great, as described in another Amazon.com review, is that it is straightforward. Every song on this collection, 12 in all, are as great as any of your favorite hymns. The melody and the chorus of "Lonesome Valley" (which is on this album) were also used in the Kingston Trio's hit "Reverend Mr. Black" which is one of their best songs.

This CD is out of print, but you can get this album in its entirety plus a lot more on the Queen of Country Music Bear Family boxed set.

Pure Gosel, Pure Country, by a pure singing voice........1998-08-21

Kitty brings a clean sound uncluttered by the "gimmicks" that characterize so many of the male and female gospel singers these days. If you want to hear pure, clean, country gospel singing, this is a must. She is a straightforward singer accompanied by a solid band. The accoustic guitar player must have a clock in his head, for his timing is flawless. No tricks, no surprises unless it is pure enjoyment that you are looking for. And, if you happen to be a Christian, the music will minister to you.

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Let God be your guide.
Maybe the BEST Buck album
+1/2 -- Bakersfield praises the Lord

Dust on Mother's Bible
Buck Owens & His Buckaroos
Manufacturer: Sundazed Music Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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I've Got a Tiger by the Tail
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ASIN: B0000DG020
Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

Pray Every Day
When Jesus Calls All His Children In
Ill Go To Church Again With Momma
Bring It To Jesus
Jesus Saved Me
Would You Be Ready
Dust On Mothers Bible
Satans Gotta Get Along Without Me
Where Would I Be Without Jesus
Eternal Vacation
It Was With Love
All The Way With Jesus

Album Description

Hands-down, the most requested reissue in Sundazed's recent history, Buck Owens' 1966 landmark album, Dust On Mother's Bible, finds Buck and the boys at the absolute top of their game, putting aside the usual honky-tonk anthems to don their Sunday best and forge a riveting selection of sacred material ("I'll Go To Church Again With Momma" and "Bring It To Jesus") as well as heart-breaking ballads like the title track —every offering created with the ease of master craftsmen.

Album Description

Hands-down, the most requested reissue in Sundazed's recent history, Buck Owens' 1966 landmark album, Dust On Mother's Bible, finds Buck and the boys at the absolute top of their game, putting aside the usual honky-tonk anthems to don their Sunday best and forge a riveting selection of sacred material ('I'll Go To Church Again With Momma' and 'Bring It To Jesus') as well as heartbreaking ballads like the title track--every offering created with the ease of master craftsmen. Sundazed. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Let God be your guide........2007-07-12

In 1966, Buck Owens released his first gospel album. Except for the fact that songs are spiritual, the music sounds about the same as the music on Buck's other albums of the time period. The music is played by Buck's regular backing group, the Buckaroos. Unlike other singers who added organs or choirs to their gospel records, Buck kept his sound intact. The songs were recorded in late 1965, except for two songs that were recorded much earlier in 1961. The songs are all originals, with most of them being written or co-written by Buck (Buck's mother wrote three of the songs with him). The songs are all good, with "Dust on Mother's Bible" being the obvious standout. Buck's fans will enjoy this album, especially if they are religious.

Maybe the BEST Buck album.......2004-11-05

In terms of sheer consistency and quality of songs, Dust On Mother's Bible might be the best Buck and the Buckaroos album. I'm not a religious person, but these songs are moving and entertaining at the same time. Pick this one up regardless of your beliefs. Honky Tonk Saviors would have been another appropriate title with multiple meanings!

+1/2 -- Bakersfield praises the Lord.......2004-01-06

The bulk of this album was recorded at the end of 1965, right in the middle of Owens' phenomenal run of Bakersfield Sound recordings. The albums "I've Got a Tiger By the Tail" and "Christmas With Buck Owens" were lighting up the charts, and the Buckaroos triumphant Carnegie Hall concert was just ahead in 1966. This timing produced twelve original songs of faith that were written and recorded to the band's high-powered twang, rather than being adaptations of the band to a more traditional gospel sound.

From the opening bars of "Pray Every Day," it's clear that the joyful sound of the Buckaroos' hits was perfectly suited to stories of prayer, bible and family. Owens sings with the full-throated honky-tonk conviction of Hank Williams', but with harmonies (either his own, or those of Don Rich) mindful of the Louvin Brothers. Add the twang of Telecasters and pedal steel, and you have the soundtrack to Bakersfield's salvation.

Owens co-wrote many of the album's songs with the legendary Red Simpson; he also co-wrote a pair of tunes, "Bring it to Jesus" and "Eternal Vacation," with his mother, Macie. The album's title tune, along with "I'll Go to Church Again with Momma," recall Macie's own mother, Mary Myrtle, and reflect on the supportive family from which Owens' career sprang. The album is a Bakersfield hymnal of waltzes ("Jesus Saved Me" "All the Way With Jesus"), two-steppers ("Would You Be Ready?" "Satan's Gotta Get Along Without Me"), and fiddle-and-steel weepers ("Dust on Mother's Bible"). Every one of them is stamped through-and-through with the classic Buckaroos sound.

For reasons unknown, this album was not released with the bulk of Sundazed's reissues in the late `90s. Wrong finally righted, it's time for fans to rejoice and enjoy this essential entry in the Buck Owens catalog.

Tracks:

Workin' On A Building
Farther Along
I'm Using My Bible For A Roadmap
Gathering Flowers
Medley: I Saw The Light/Will The Circle Be Unbroken/I'll Fly Away
Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And Burning
Precious Memories
Crying Holy Unto The Lord
Jesus Is On The Mainline
Further Along
How Dark My Shadow's Grown (KUT March '91)

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The initial recordings of these Texas "punk-bluegrass" heroes, Bad Livers' Dust on the Bible dusts off 10 country-gospel classics that banjoist-guitarist Danny Barnes first learned as a boy, "sitting next to his Grandma in Church." The gospel standards here--everything from roof raisers like "Workin' on a Building" to sweet hymns like "Precious Memories"--offer a gentler version of the band's music than we've come to expect, one filled with a moving and abiding reverence for country tradition that you always suspected was behind the band's more frenzied material, but which has never before been so prominently displayed. Recorded on four-track in Barnes's spare bedroom in 1991, each cut here has the casual charm of a back-porch jam session, but the spirited bluegrass medley of "I Saw the Light," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," and "I'll Fly Away" probably soars closest to heaven. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

The Bad Livers do Gospel right!.......2000-08-09

OK, you've enjoyed the bluegrass romps on "Delusions of Banjuer" and "Hogs On The Highway", been baffled yet grown to love the experimentation of "Blood & Mood" and "Industry & Thrift" - What next?

Time to go to church!

Originally recorded in 1991 as a Christmas present for Danny Barnes's folks, this was later sold on cassette at their gigs. As more and more people requested it, eventually they went ahead and dropped it on CD. The result- 10 (or 13, depending on how you count the medley) excellent gospel tunes, ranging from the obscure ("Jesus Is On the Mainline") to the very, very familiar ("I Saw The Light", "Will The Circle Be Unbroken"). A surprisingly reverent album, and a joy to listen to.

It's a real treat to have around when the grandparents are over, you have a Bad Livers jones, and you don't think that they would appreciate hearing "Pee-Pee The Sailor".

I also highly recommend swinging by the Bad Liver's website and picking up the CD "AKA Mad Cat Trio", for a great set of Bluegrass and Ragtime tunes. As far as I know, that's the only place to pick it up, although it is certainly as good as any of their "major label" releases. (Which of course means that it is excellent!)

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