Sing the Songs of Bill Monroe

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Though the late Bill Monroe is generally acknowledged as the "father of bluegrass music"--he literally forged this strident musical hybrid from earlier mountain string-band styles in the 1940s--his musical legacy has reached far beyond the often narrow confines of the style he created. Fittingly, a giddy stylistic range of artists help Monroe disciple Ricky Skaggs prove this point on this brilliant salute, which was originally issued in 2000 under the name Big Mon. Bruce Hornsby opens with a haunting, soaring rendition of the murder ballad "Darlin' Corey." John Fogerty unleashes an absolutely stunning neo-rockabilly revival of "Blue Moon of Kentucky," a Monroe classic that was also an early hit for Elvis Presley. With his deft scat singing and lead guitar work, Steve Wariner transforms Monroe's stalwart "Heavy Traffic Ahead" into a sprightly jazz-pop excursion. Country-rocker Charlie Daniels also shines on his reverent gospel-blues rendition of "I Am a Pilgrim." Though Skaggs keeps a surprisingly low profile throughout, he and Joan Osborne contribute a moving duet to "On the Old Kentucky Shore." This 2002 release adds a version of the Monroe favorite "Uncle Pen" that wasn't available on the Big Mon release. Skaggs's genre-blending tribute may make bluegrass purists bristle, but this collection succeeds as few other tributes have in reminding listeners of the amazing breadth of Monroe's legacy. --Bob Allen

Sing the Songs of Bill Monroe,Ricky Skaggs,Lyric Street,Bluegrass,Contemporary Bluegrass,Country,Country & Western,Pop

Average customer rating: One of my favorite CD's Amazing Tribute! RICKY SCAGGS HAS DONE IT AGAIN! Monroe's Influence Not Limited To Bluegrass Musicians Amazing CD

Sing the Songs of Bill Monroe Ricky Skaggs Manufacturer: Lyric Street ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ancient Tones Bluegrass Rules! Instrumentals Soldier Of The Cross Second Generation Bluegrass ASIN: B000060OL8 Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

1. Darlin' Corey - Bruce Hornsby
2. Cry, Cry Darlin' - Dolly Parton
3. Heavy Traffic Ahead - Steve Wariner
4. Close By - Patty Loveless
5. Blue Moon of Kentucky - John Fogerty
6. Used To Be - The Whites
7. Walk Softly - The Dixie Chicks & Ricky Skaggs
8. My Little Georgia Rose - Travis Tritt
9. I Am A Pilgrim - Charlie Daniels
10. On the Old Kentucky Shore - Joan Osborne & Ricky Skaggs
11. Blue Night - Mary Chapin Carpenter
12. Rocky Road Blues - Dwight Yoakam
13. Big Mon
14. Uncle Pen - Ricky Skaggs, Travis Tritt, Sharon and Cheryl White, Charlie Daniels & Mary Chapin Carpenter

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Though the late Bill Monroe is generally acknowledged as the "father of bluegrass music"--he literally forged this strident musical hybrid from earlier mountain string-band styles in the 1940s--his musical legacy has reached far beyond the often narrow confines of the style he created. Fittingly, a giddy stylistic range of artists help Monroe disciple Ricky Skaggs prove this point on this brilliant salute, which was originally issued in 2000 under the name Big Mon. Bruce Hornsby opens with a haunting, soaring rendition of the murder ballad "Darlin' Corey." John Fogerty unleashes an absolutely stunning neo-rockabilly revival of "Blue Moon of Kentucky," a Monroe classic that was also an early hit for Elvis Presley. With his deft scat singing and lead guitar work, Steve Wariner transforms Monroe's stalwart "Heavy Traffic Ahead" into a sprightly jazz-pop excursion. Country-rocker Charlie Daniels also shines on his reverent gospel-blues rendition of "I Am a Pilgrim." Though Skaggs keeps a surprisingly low profile throughout, he and Joan Osborne contribute a moving duet to "On the Old Kentucky Shore." This 2002 release adds a version of the Monroe favorite "Uncle Pen" that wasn't available on the Big Mon release. Skaggs's genre-blending tribute may make bluegrass purists bristle, but this collection succeeds as few other tributes have in reminding listeners of the amazing breadth of Monroe's legacy. --Bob Allen

Customer Reviews:

One of my favorite CD's.......2006-11-17

Lots of variety all the artists do a very good job.

Amazing Tribute!.......2003-07-23

This is truly a spectacular star-studded tribute to the late great Bill Monroe that Ricky Skaggs has put together. While involving contemporary artists, most all tracks stay true to bluegrass tradition. Standout tracks are Dolly Parton's "Cry, Cry Darlin", Patty Loveless' "Close By", The Whites' "Used To Be", Travis Tritt's "My Little Georgia Rose", and "Walk Softly On This Heart Of Mine" performed by Skaggs and The Dixie Chicks. This album is a must for bluegrass fans!

RICKY SCAGGS HAS DONE IT AGAIN!.......2002-06-07

FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES BLUEGRASS MUSIC, THIS CD IS A MUST! RICKY SKAGGS PRODUCES THE BEST THERE IS IN THE MONROE CLASSICS. THIS CD HAS SOME OF THE BEST ARTISTS DOING WHAT THEY DO BEST, SINGING BLUEGRASS MUSIC. EVERY SONG ON HIS ALBUM IS UPBEAT AND FUN. YOU WILL FIND YOUR SPIRTS LIFTED JUST BY LISTENING TO IT. RICKY SKAGGS HAS DONE AN OUTSTANDING JOB AND ALWAYS PRODUCES THE HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIAL ON HIS CD'S. THANK YOU RICKY.

Monroe's Influence Not Limited To Bluegrass Musicians.......2002-05-07

Ricky Skaggs is the heir apparent to the legacy of Bill Monroe. And if you accept the fact the Bill Monroe influenced more than bluegrass musicians, this all-star tribute is a wonderful collection of some of Monroe's best loved songs interpreted by mostly non-bluegrass musicians. Purists may turn up their collective noses at having old Monroe chestnuts like "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and "Blue Night" redone by John Fogerty and Mary Chapin Carpenter respectively, but in so doing they'll miss out on some mighty fine music. The added bonus of one of Monroe's signature songs, "Uncle Pen," only adds to the album's charms. RECOMMENDED

Amazing CD.......2002-03-21

This stellar collection of A-list Bill Monroe disciples have nothing to prove (each is at or has reached the top of his/her genre) but the fact that Monroe's influence cannot be overstated. Spanning American roots music, artists such as neo-Nashville-dweller John Fogerty, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Patty Loveless, Joan Osborne, Bruce Hornsby, The Dixie Chicks, and Charlie Daniels offer their own (at times stunning) renditions of varios Monroe gems. Ricky Skaggs duet with Dixie Chick Natalie Maines' "Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine" is stellar, receiving airplay on country radio in Nashville. (Unfortunately, that's probably the only market where you'll hear this music.) The Whites' shimmering harmonies with Skaggs tingle the spine during "Uncle Pen." What's ultimately impressive is the ease with which Monroe's material is set to rockabilly and rock arrangements by Fogerty and Osborne: this being the 'proof in the puddin' of how much Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Monroe and his compositions influenced the development of American music.

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