- Audio CD (April 24 2012)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Best of
- Label: FAB DISTRIBUTION
- ASIN: B000001DJ7
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#37,511 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #61 in Music > Country > Traditional Country > Old-Time Country
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Track Listings
| 1. TB Blues (Or They're At Rest Together) | |||
| 2. The One I Love Is Gone | |||
| 3. Who's That Knocking? | |||
| 4. Walkin' In My Sleep | |||
| 5. Won't You Come And Sing For Me? | |||
| 6. Can't You Hear Me Calling | |||
| 7. Darling Nellie Across The Sea | |||
| 8. Coal Miner's Blues | |||
| 9. Sugar Tree Stomp | |||
| 10. Train On The Island | |||
| 11. Cowboy Jim | |||
| 12. Lee Highway Blues | |||
| 13. Memories Of Mother And Dad | |||
| 14. Long Black Veil | |||
| 15. Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar | |||
| 16. Difficult Run | |||
| 17. Mommy Please Stay Home With Me | |||
| 18. Gabriel's Call | |||
| 19. Just Another Broken Heart | |||
| 20. A Distant Land To Roam | |||
See all 26 tracks on this disc
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Product Description
Amazon.com essential recording
Before these 1960s recordings were made, the impact of women on bluegrass was virtually non-existent. Molly O'Day and Wilma Lee Cooper had forged some success, but Hazel and Alice were more interested in the dual harmonies of the Stanley Brothers. The pair's unrefined, passionate, seamlessly intertwined harmonies leave a lasting impression, and their sound often owes more to traditional country than bluegrass. Supported by mandolinist David Grisman and fiddle legend Chubby Wise, the pair attack the songs of Bill Monroe, the Carter Family, the Stanleys, Delmores, and Louvins with fire and conviction. Dickens originals such as "Won't You Come and Sing for Me," with four-part harmonies, and the playful "Cowboy Jim" display her deft songwriting touch while her raw mountain tenor rivals that of Ralph Stanley. --Marc Greilsamer
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
Mountain diamonds
Nov 12 2003
Format:Audio CD
Of all the treasures I've unearthed in the Indiana State University music library, this is one of the shiniest. It's the kind of disc that makes you crawl down onto the floor, stretch out, and soak up all the pathos and passion of the music. Dickens' and Garrard's voices are just strange and raw enough to make a lasting impression without coming across as either weird or harsh, and the songs themselves are totally out-of-this-world. The melodies and harmonies are intriguing, the instrumental accompaniment is superb, and the lyrics are very fine. Acoustically, it's amazing that a recording done on a simple LP forty years ago could sound this good, because the sound quality is virtually crystal clear. Don't miss this disc.
Excellent bluegrass.
Oct 22 2003
Format:Audio CD
I actually first heard about Hazel Dickens on Worldlink tv. They aired a documentary entitled "You can't tell the singer from the song" about her life and work. The "throatiness" of her voice was strangely enticing. Her voice is piercing and emotional- perfect for bluegrass. Well, I went to a music store and found this disc. I didn't know who Alice Gerard was either, but I am extremely happy to have found this treasure. The two women compliment each other perfectly. Hazel's voice is shrill and passionate, Alice's full of conviction, yet with soothing tones. Some of the highlights of the album are "TB Blues", "Who's that Knocking?", "Gabriel's Call", "Walkin' in my Sleep", "Long Black Veil", "I hear a Sweet Voice Calling", and "I Just got Wise". This album is a revelation. Buy it. I promise you will have no disappointments.
One of the best albums of all time
Oct 12 2003
Format:Audio CD
Listening to this album will make anyone a convert to bluegrass. The range of sons is incredible, from rollicking upbeat tunes to mournful dirges. Hazel and Alice's voices blend together magnificently in harmony. This sounds so great that it is unbelievable that it was recorded on a minmal shoestring in the mid 1960s, in bare-bones conditions with borrowed old equipment, because it sounds so perfect.
If I had to recommend just one album to anyone, it would be this one.
Hazel Dickens has the most purely emotional singing voice I've ever heard, even better than Judy Garland or Edith Piaf. Her range can quickly go from utterly raw to softly sweet.
I have specified in my will that a song from this album be played at my memorial service.
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This is excellent and will convert nonbelievers to Bluegrass
Women have always been a part of Bluegrass music, but rarely in the limelight. Hazel Dickens, and Alice Gerrard are, in a way, Pioneering Women of Bluegrass for fronting a band. Read more
Published on Nov 21 2002 by rkchin
if you have ears get this cd
I bought the two records that these were made of when they came out in the 60s and 70s. I was lucky enough to hear Hazel and Alice a few times back then, and later in the 70s,... Read more
Published on Jun 1 2002 by Tony Thomas
Simply amazing!
The world needs more of what Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard offer here . . . honesty! There's a pathos-filled edge to their voices that absolutely makes me shiver. Read more
Published on May 13 2002 by Janet Scott
This is a beautiful CD.
Hazel Dickens sends shivers down my spine with her amazing "high lonesome" singing. Who ever came up with the nonsense notion that women can't do bluegrass? Read more
Published on April 29 2001 by Tribe
Wonderful
Hazel and Alice are legendary. The song The One I Love Is Gone alone is worth the price of the CD. It was written and given to them by Bill Monroe, who then taught them how to... Read more
Published on April 25 1999
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