Straw into Gold

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Barry is the lead singer, with Holly providing harmonies and duets, and his clean, piercing tenor can be high and lonesome on the bluegrass tunes like "You're Seldom Seen" or seductively understated on a story-song like the title tune. The best part of this album, though, is the songwriting. The Tashians marry a bouncy, happy-go-lucky tune to a witty tale of how today's heartbreak becames tomorrow's "Lucky Break." The choppy, mournful sound of bluegrass has seldom been used as well as on "You're Seldom Seen," a rueful warning about the dangers of long-distance relationships. A jaunty swing tune is the basis for a comic commentary on the dangers of building a marriage on a "House of Cards." "Spinning Straw into Gold" is a lovely narrative about an immigrant who came through Ellis Island and ended up buried on his own farm in Kansas. Mixed in with these originals are overlooked gems by Cowboy Jack Clement, Governor Jimmie Davis and Mike Dowling. --Geoffrey Himes

Straw into Gold,Barry & Holly Tashian,Rounder Select,Bluegrass,Contemporary Folk,Country,Country-Folk,Pop,Traditional Bluegrass

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Straw into Gold Barry & Holly Tashian Manufacturer: Rounder Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Harmony Ready for Love ASIN: B0000002MS Release Date: 1994-10-11

Tracks:

1. In My Home Still Up There
2. I Know One
3. House Of Cards
4. One More Chance
5. You're Seldom Seen
6. Spinning Straw Into Gold
7. Lucky Break
8. I Caught A Keeper
9. I'll Break Out Again Tonight
10. I Dreamed Of An Old Love Affair
11. Wall Around My Heart
12. Long Train Of Fools
13. Friends And Kin

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Barry is the lead singer, with Holly providing harmonies and duets, and his clean, piercing tenor can be high and lonesome on the bluegrass tunes like "You're Seldom Seen" or seductively understated on a story-song like the title tune. The best part of this album, though, is the songwriting. The Tashians marry a bouncy, happy-go-lucky tune to a witty tale of how today's heartbreak becames tomorrow's "Lucky Break." The choppy, mournful sound of bluegrass has seldom been used as well as on "You're Seldom Seen," a rueful warning about the dangers of long-distance relationships. A jaunty swing tune is the basis for a comic commentary on the dangers of building a marriage on a "House of Cards." "Spinning Straw into Gold" is a lovely narrative about an immigrant who came through Ellis Island and ended up buried on his own farm in Kansas. Mixed in with these originals are overlooked gems by Cowboy Jack Clement, Governor Jimmie Davis and Mike Dowling. --Geoffrey Himes

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