March 9, 2021

The Country Gentlemen: On The Road (And More)

Country Gentlemen
Folkways Records – FA 2411

Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: US
Released: 1963
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Bluegrass, Folk
[Tracklist]
A1 Handsome Molly (2:59)
A2 The Sunny Side Of Life (2:33)
A3 Poor Ellen Smith (2:28)
A4 The Long Black Veil (4:10)
A5 Grandfather's Clock (3:14)
A6 Ain't Got A Home (3:48)
B1 Heartaches (2:51)
B2 Glass Of Wine (3:38)
B3 Walking In Jerusalem (2:22)
B4 I Am A Pilgrim (3:00)
B5 A Letter To Tom (3:47)
B6 Rawhide (3:00)
B7 Blue Ridge Mountain Blues (2:59)
[Credits]
Charlie Waller (guitar/vocals) John Duffey (mandolin/vocals) Eddie Adcock (banjo/vocals) Tom Gray (bass/vocals)
[Notes]
Universally acclaimed as one of the most important progressive bluegrass bands, The Country Gentlemen brilliantly encompass a unique blend of folk and bluegrass. Originally released in 1963 by Folkways Records at the height of folk and bluegrass music's popularity, On The Road is an essential example of the Country Gentlemen's definitive style. This album is comprised of excerpts from two live concerts recorded in 1962-63 and six never before released bonus tracks recorded in 1961 at the band's appearance at Carnegie Hall. This reissue offers a rare glimpse of the Country Gentlemen as they appeared on stage at the peak of their creativity. 61 minutes. 32-page booklet with extensive notes.

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